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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1906

Page

5

Millionaire Garland Resting Comfortably After Move

Hanover July 18 James A Garland New York and Boston club man billionaire was brought from Prudence Island Rhode Island to Broad Oaks farm and was resting comfortably tonight Dr Briggs his physician owner of Broad Oaks said his condition was about the same as when he left Prudence Island and not worse The removal had no ill effects and was made for inaccessibility of the island

Broad Oaks Estate Prudence Island Briggs Garland

Old Ironsides Laid Up for Repairs at Navy Yard

The frigate Constitution sits inactive near Pier 9 as sailors from the Wabashi moved her yesterday. Chief Boatswain McGrath directed the operation and visitors will be invited to inspect her after a full stem to stern overhaul.

Ironsides Pier 9 Navy Yard The Wabashi

Wealthy Widow Weds Blind Street Singer in Colorado Springs

Mrs. Effie Lawless, a wealthy widow from Washington Pennsylvania, married Charles Bakody, a blind street singer once a Bijou opera leading tenor. The couple wed during a short outing in Colorado Springs after years of friendship and Bakody's travels earning money busking. Bakody had been famed on stage before losing his sight.

Washington Penn Effie Lawless Charles Bakody Bakody Colorado Springs Bijou Opera Company

Prisoner George Ruston Sought in Maine Woods

Deputy sheriffs from Portland with York County officers search the area for George Ruston, the escaped Portland jail prisoner. Believed to be hiding along the railroad line between Biddeford and North Berwick in the Maine woods.

Biddeford Portland York County George Ruston North Berwick

Feed Up

A Canadian shares how Grape-Nuts improved his health after years of stomach and bowel trouble. He credits four months of use with regained vigor and stable bowels, claiming better health than in years. The ad invites readers to look for The Road to Wellville and mentions Postum Co. in Battle Creek, Michigan.

Posttm Co Battle Creek Mich Wellville

Rescued on a Hough's Neck streetcar by fellow worker

In Quincy on July 18 Antonio Lazaro 26 a farm laborer escaped death when a large St Bernard leaped onto a 5 30 car on Sea street. A companion Italian pulled him from the running board as the dog threatened riders. Lazaro suffered only minor bruises.

Quincy Antonio Lazaro Hough's Antonio Hough Sea Street St. Bernard

Dentists of Maine Meet at Kineo elect officers

At the Maine Dental Association annual meeting in Kineo on July 18, officers were elected led by President George E. Dow of Portland and Secretary Henry A. Kelley also of Portland. Treasurer E. J. Roberts of Augusta and Librarian Elbridge Bacon of Bar Mills named. Executive Committee Chair R. W. Bickford of Rockland announced. About 60 dentists and 40 ladies attended.

KINEO Maine Dental Association George E. Dow Portland Henry A. Kelley E. J. Roberts Augusta Elbridge Bacon Bar Mills R. W. Bickford Rockland

400 Sick Marines Return From Isthmus Malaria Outbreak

About 400 marines stricken with malaria from the Isthmus of Panama are aboard the war ship Columbia en route to Boston. Arrival is expected Friday. Navy yard officials and Chelsea Naval Hospital prepare to receive and treat the ill, with tents pitched at the yard and hospital beds allocated for dozens more.

Panama Columbia Boston Boston Harbor Navy Yard Chelsea Naval Hospital

Moth experts pledge united war on gypsy and browntail moths

A national plan to exterminate gypsy and browntail moths was agreed at a Hartford conference led by Dr. L O Howard. The campaign targets underbrush along 200 feet of main roads with burning or spraying methods, employing about 50 workers under Dexter M Rogers.

New England L. O. Howard Washington Dexter M. Rogers Dr. Howard E. D. Sanderson New Hampshire W. E. Britton Connecticut A. E. Stone Rhode Island Congress Harry W. Vinton Melrose Rogers Saugus Laboratory Middlesex Fells

Long Name Society Kills 122 Animals in July Report

President Angell's July report to the American Humane Education Society and the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals shows prosecuting agents examined 2794 animals during the month, 146 horses were removed from work, and 122 horses and other animals were humanely killed. About 802 new Bands of Mercy were organized, bringing the total to 68718.

Angell American Humane Education Society Massachusetts Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals Massachusetts Society Bands of Mercy

Nagel Family Jar Heard In Courthouse Equity Session

Mrs. Mabelle Richards Nagel, daughter of W S Richards, sought support from Frederick F Nagel in a Boston Superior Court equity session, granted $150 weekly for cruel and abusive treatment. She described poverty and a sickly condition, boarding at her father's Point Allerton home and paying $12 weekly for herself and her four year old son. Her brother testified to board money. Nagel was an assistant manager at a plate glass firm on Sudbury street, married since 1900.

Mabelle Richards Nagel W. S. Richards Equitable Superior Court Fessenden Point Allerton George Frederick F. Nagel Sudbury Street Mabelle Richards Nagle Hillside Road Newton Highlands Frederick F. Nagle

Gas Consumers List Prepared by Commission

The gas and electric light commissioners prepared a list of Consolidated Gas Company patrons and consumers with payment amounts under order from Representative James H. Mellen. The long list will be filed with Clerk Kimball upon his return from vacation. James C. White of Brookline was named chairman of the taxation committee. Senator Frederick J. MacLeod was a candidate.

Gas and Electric Light Commissioners Consolidated Gas Company James H. Mellen Worcester Clerk Kimball House James C. White Brookline State House Frederick J. MacLeod

Col Brown Ill at Locustwood Great Barrington

William L Brown of New York City formerly a New York and Ohio senator is reported very ill at Locustwood his summer residence in Great Barrington. He was once joint proprietor of the New York Daily News with Benjamin Wood.

Great Barrington William L. Brown New York City New York Ohio Locustwood Colonel Brown Benjamin Wood New York Daily News

Silk Waist Listing Shows Wide Range of Prices and Styles

Henry Siegel Co offers a large selection of waists in Peter Pan, linen, batiste, lawn, and silk fabrics. Prices range from 1.50 to 7.50 with designs featuring embroidery, Valenciennes lace, tucking, yokes, and long or short sleeves. Includes china silk, messaline, and taffeta options in various sizes and styles.

Batiste Valenciennes Henry Siegel CO Hayward Place

Thieves Busy in Wellesley

A daring break at Newton Lower Falls station of the Boston and Albany between 6 and 6 30 tonight occurred while the agent was away. The loss covered the ticket drawer and the day’s receipts and investigators suspect the same gang also hit Wellesley Farms station earlier and the nearby Wellesley Hills barber shop.

Wellesley Newton Lower Falls Boston & Albany Washington Street Wellesley Farms Wellesley Hills

Missing Roxbury Husband Sought By Police

Mrs. Fran cis E. Trainor reports her husband a 45 year old bridge worker last seen May 28 on a New York Hotel Boulevard project. He is 5 feet 5 inches tall with a light mustache and weighs about 140 pounds. He has been away two months and may have made frequent trips home. Police in New York and the city have been asked to help locate him.

Francis E. Trainor Hunneman

After Supper Sale Draws Big Uptown Shoppers

Bacon's uptown department store reports record turnout at its after supper sale last Thursday. A second after supper sale is set for tonight from 9 to 9 to aid busy housewives and workers. The store's central location and free transfers with elevated lines help bring in shoppers from suburban towns.

Bacon

Dr Cascaret Candy Tablets for Indigestion Relief

Old Dr. Cascaret promises quick relief for heartburn sour stomach and indigestion. The six candy tablets in a small box claim to strengthen bowels without griping and cost ten cents a box, with every tablet stamped CCC and made by the Sterling Remedy Company.

Sterling Remedy Company

Mystery Shot Reported in Scollay Square

A telephone message claimed a man had been shot in Scollay Square. An ambulance searched the crowded area with 200 pedestrians helping but found nothing. The ambulance returned to the station and the orderly muttered in frustration.

Scollay Square

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