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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1904
Page
7
New England youngsters are urged to order the Boston Sunday Post in advance as donkeys masks appear on July 24 monkey mask on July 31 and a closing contest deadline July 27 with prizes up to $10 for letters about animal parties for the Animal Mask Editor.
In Philadelphia on July 13 Judge Beitler declared he has no sympathy for a wife beater and urged whipping as in Delaware. Alice Hayman testifying against her husband William sought to drop assault charges, but the judge offered a suspended sentence if she took a pledge. The court imposed fifty dollars in costs and two months, with workhouse terms and display to prisoners possible.
In St Louis on a midnight encounter at the fourteenth street bridge, 14 year old Jennie McCamment of 1407 Papin street used a hatpin to defend herself against a Black man alleged to be Henry Coates of 1228 Morgan street. The attacker was struck on face neck and hands and is held at the Four Courts. She proudly recounts the self defence saying she was not frightened and used the pin to hurt him to breathe.
In Cleveland on July 13 Norman Fletcher stood before Police Judge Whelan in a light summer suit and Panama hat and confessed he could not support his wife and infant child. The judge warned him as he attempted to explain his inability to provide for his family.
A group of boys in Waltham form the River Street Post Mask Club called the River Street Post Mask Club and announce their first outdoor pow-pow on Thursday. DAN HENICE. 420 River street, Waltham.
Helen Augur of 7 County Street Ipswich Massachusetts hosts an animal party for siblings and friends on Saturday July 9 at 3 pm. The gathering featured masks including goats wolves and pigs with 12 attendees, games, a peanut hunt, animal crackers and lemonade. Mrs Pig earned the most in the hunt.
A couple engaged are separated by a demon who turns the man into an enchanted house. The maiden travels to find him and, after sleeping three nights inside, confronts demons including a Bulldog headed figure. On the third night a voice declares the Sunday Post is best, the house collapses, and she reunites with her lover. ROSE SMITH.
A young reader of seven describes collecting the Boston Sunday Post Animal Masks and joining four clubs meeting weekly for masquerade games. He notes having many masks and seeks the complete set, mentioning frequent Sunday gatherings and ongoing participation.
In Racine on July 13 Judge Belden granted Mattie J. Spaulding a divorce from Dr J Spaulding of Kenosha. Married in 1895 she claims mistreatment starting within a year. One charge says he forced her to cook a cat he killed claiming it was a rabbit. He earned $350 monthly and held about $12,000 in personal property.
Burlington county grand jury in special session returns five indictments against the three alleged assailants of Mrs. Charles Biddle and indictments against three aiding their flight. If convicted on all counts the full penalties could run 49 years plus potential extra days and fines totaling $2000 added to terms.
Henry Rector of 36 Waverly Avenue Everett was pushed down a Dover Street L stairway during rush hour yesterday. A 42 year old man narrowly escaped losing his right eye. Rector was taken to City Hospital where a split eyelid was treated. The incident occurred shortly after the hour.
A note from Alfred Goldberg of 7 High Street Chelsea Massachusetts lists teams three Goats four Bears three Tigers four Wolves two Pigs and three Bulldogs and states hoping to meet Mr Donkey at the next meeting.
Eva Carter recalls a sunny after noon in East Weymouth when children wore animal masks. The Pig Bear Tiger Bulldog Wolf Goat and Cat played under trees then returned to the house as civilized kids after a brief chase and a near misstep. They plan another party.
A Somerville resident Marion Towle recalls a lawn party with masks representing the Goat, Bear, Tiger, Wolf, Pig, and Bulldog. Arthur played the Goat, Walter the Bear, Mabel the Tiger, Evelyn the Wolf, Esther the Pig, Harold the Bulldog, and the narrator was the trainer. The Bear frightened children, prompting supervision and the Bulldogs’ watch. The Goat’s horn was replaced with a paper prop.
Sir I and several friends travelled to a distant country town for a short stay. They carried the Boston Sunday Post animal masks along, but the passage ends as the supper bell rings.
A Roxbury resident recounts bringing two goats two wolves two bears and other animals from the Boston Sunday Post. The farmer was surprised and has since subscribed to both daily and Sunday Post, praising the paper for its animal list and offering a generous meal.
Yesterday afternoon at 629 Tremont street Evelyn Gay reports a playful performance at the Post Theatre. Bulldog masks and candlelit footlights framed a homegrown show with animals as players and a postplay concert featuring Georgina Martin, George Gay, Annie Martin, Natalie Taylor, and Lawrence Brown.
The narrator plans an Ark party after noting animal fights at Sunday Post events. He gathers animals at Grandma's henhouse including four bears two tigers three wolves three goats a pig and a bulldog aboard a makeshift ark with Noah present as a guiding figure.
A reader recounts a chaotic ark scene with bears wolves goats and a fighting rooster and dove tests land with a rooster flight a woman with a broom stops the dove and grandma arrives for cookies while the Sunday Post is praised by Edwin Lamkin of Lynn Massachusetts.
Frances Connelly of 56 Spruce Street Lawrence recalls a playful afternoon in which four friends wore Pig masks and one wore a Wolf mask. The plot included a market trip, a fall, a Wolf arrival, a hunt, and a celebratory lemonade and cake gathering ending with cheers for the Sunday Post masks.
Visit Bass Point for a shore dinner and lively resort atmosphere. The Bass Point House invites guests to enjoy ongoing activities and events at the coastal resort.
A reader asks who should manage finances and shares a long personal letter. Arlington recounts 28 years of marriage with strict budgeting, saving, and eventual giving the home finances to his wife after building a stable life. The letter argues strict money rules built a happier, independent home.
A daytime water trip from Boston to New York offers shore views of the North Shore and Long Island coast. The Joy line boats provide good staterooms, meals, and service with 24 hour passages. First class sails depart Atlas stores 808 Congress street Boston on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday after noon at 5. Reservations advised in advance with D B Pitts agent 308 Congress street Boston.
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