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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1904
Page
5
Readers report Peruna cured prolonged uterine problems and restore health without surgery. Individual indorsements describe relief from leucorrhea, ulceration, and fatigue after months of use. The ad urges women to write Dr Hartman for free treatment guidance.
Mrs Ellen A Richardson president of the Massachusetts Floral Emblem Society tells a Post reporter the Fourth of July should be safer for children with holidays to beaches and country trips. Smaller bands in accessible spots flowers distributed to children water fetes and non dangerous pyrotechnics are proposed as the movement grows nationwide led by Mrs Elizabeth Merritt Gosse Boston Floral Emblem Society and others.
William B. Smith a College of Physicians and Surgeons student was held in 1000 dollars in the Municipal Criminal Court yesterday for a hearing on a charge of abusing a girl under 15 years old.
London June 1 Sir Henry Irving announced at a Manchester Art Club reception that he will retire from the stage in 1906.
The funeral of Mrs Annie Carlin widow of John Carlin longtime Highland district resident was held from 204 Hampden Street to St Patrick's Church yesterday morning A high mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev Nathaniel J Merritt with deacon Rev Joseph H Gallagher and sub deacon Rev Maurice F Flynn The choir under John P Hession sang Schmidt's Requiem and Thomas E Clifford performed Calvary The body was carried by six named pallbearers and floral tributes included a large offering from Star colony United Order of Pilgrim Fathers Mrs Carlin member Interment followed at New Calvary Cemetery
After a sharp arraignment by Judge Osborne, the Rev. Wilson A. Fritch faced a 45 minute charge from Judge White before the jury, which retired at 4 o clock amid an adjournment to 9 the next morning. The defense pressed his letters to Mrs. Whitmarsh, with a court ruling allowing explanations of passages about love and dress. Mrs. Whitmarsh then testified, describing her age and appearance as she took the stand amid a crowded courtroom.
A sensational advertisement promises a “Vital Life Fluid” that can cure nearly all diseases. Dr C S Ferris of Cleveland claims to heal kidney liver heart and many ailments without medicine. Readers are urged to write for a free sample to prove its powers.
Boston area post offices will be reduced in class and postmasters must refund excess back salary after a federal investigation. About 18 Massachusetts offices face salary cuts from 100 to 500 dollars and clerks’ allowances, with openings effective July 1. Names include Samuel R. Moseley Hyde Park and W F Wiley Peabody among others.
Representative Charles S. Davis of Plymouth led a heated House clash over a $60,000 Plymouth county registry building. Brockton members urged a two-city arrangement, but the Plymouth bill passed after votes 77 to 76 to refer to the next General Court, then 72 to 50 to reconsider and 81 to 61 to reject further referral, leaving Brockton’s bill still pending.
The Pacific Coast Borax Co promotes free American Girl pictures with 20-Mule-Team Borax. Available at stores or mailed for box tops and 4 cents in stamps. Company offices listed in New York Chicago and San Francisco.
A farewell service will be held aboard the Morning Star on Saturday at 11 a m before the new missionary vessel sails for the Gilbert Islands. Rev Dr Hiram Bingham, former captain and translator of the Gilbert Islands Bible, will attend and take part. The ship lies at the north side of Commercial Wharf and is expected to sail on June 8 via Suez.
Mrs. Alice Hiller, 90 yesterday, says she is glad to be a great grandmother as her great grandson Charles John Innes plays at home. A Portland, Maine native, she moved to Boston, remained here, widowed 60 years, and recalls Lafayette’s 1824 visit. Her husband Captain Jarvis Hiller died in California after gold fever. They raised one daughter, Mrs. Alice M. Innes, mother of ex Senator Innes, who live with him in Back Bay. Two brothers survive in Portland, Me, one a former Republican congressman.
Raleigh era note reports Mrs Erskine Bliss nee Adelaide Lambert, a Brookline Water Board stenographer, married quietly to her husband on a Saturday. The couple, aged 27 and 28, wed after years of courtship and plan to move to Florence, Massachusetts where the groom built a home.
After seven days in the Superior Criminal Court, former Merchant Elmer E. Leavitt faces the verdict in a $100,000 larceny case. Cross examination showed strain as Leavitt claimed he acted in good faith, while prosecutors argued the banks were deceived. The defense pressed that misstatements came from others, with book balances and surpluses under dispute as the trial continued.
Senator Rounds of Middlesex opposed referring the crippled and deformed children's home and school bill to the General Court. Senator Osgood supported reference. The committee's report was rejected and the bill placed in the orders of the day.
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