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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1900
Page
5
Style and ginger in clothing attract young men to McManus with lower prices than local tailors. The shop promises material and work only, with fair profit, stressing proper fit and value. Summer suits in Serges and Flannels start at six dollars, plus accessories for a complete outfit.
Washington June 7 The House adjourning at 5 o clock after a dramatic week reversed its stance on the naval bill ocean survey and accepted the Senate amendment while new conferrees led by Cannon were brushed aside Lentz Ohio blocked unanimous consent bills and the session concluded with social tributes and a farewell by Speaker Henderson.
An advertisement extols liver health as the key to clear skin and happiness. Cascarets Candy Cathartic is promoted as a liver stimulant and laxative, claiming to purify blood and improve beauty. Sold by druggists or mail, with a booklet and sample offer for readers.
More than sixty Tufts students performed in Goddard chapel under Professor Leo Lewis. The event featured a cantata The Rose Maiden by H. Cowen and seven additional part songs. A semi chorus and a large list of students shared solo and choral roles with Mrs Leo R. Lewis on piano and Spencer Draper Waiting on organ.
The supreme lodge of the Progressive Fraternity holds a public meeting this evening at Deacon Hall 1651 Washington Street. A host of professional and local amateurs will perform and Supreme President Morgan will address the gathering.
Mrs Francis Burton Harrison born Mary Crocker wed yesterday in a formal Tuexdo ceremony with her husband and three bridesmaids assisting in the elegant event.
Society crowd gathers at the Erie ferry to sail to Tuxedo Park where Miss Mary Crocker, heiress to 5 million, marries Captain Francis Burton Harrison. The Church of St. Mary’s hosts the noon ceremony with 250 guests.
Miss Elizabeth Goodwin daughter of Mr and Mrs H C Goodwin Clifton street and Mr Fred eric Perry of the Canadian Pacific rail announce an engagement in Malden on June 7.
One of the season's swellest weddings was held at the First Parish Unitarian Church in Brookline at noon yesterday. Miss May Coleman Harris, daughter of George R. Harris, a noted Boston banker, wed Henry Houghton Fuller of Worcester society.
Miss Mary Etta Folger daughter of Mr and Mrs N H Folger and Thomas Merrill Batchelder eldest son of Mr and Mrs Horace J Batchelder were married at the Folger home at high noon in a prettily staged stepping home wedding in Amesbury.
Duluth dispatch reports the Mesaba Iron Range town of Virginia devastated by a wildfire. In about an hour the entire business district and many homes were destroyed, centering around Moon and Kerr mill on Silver Lake. The loss runs into thousands with hundreds homeless and relief sought.
At 7 30 last evening three shots were fired from a revolver in a barber shop at 961 2 Summer street. Police arrested John Mandello 29 and Antonio Lancellope 32 after the quarrel over a price dispute for an electric fan. No one was struck.
The liver cleanses blood and makes bile but may lag causing constipation dyspepsia dizziness and irritations. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters claims to force the liver to its duties easing stomach bowels and nerves. Ensure a Private Revenue Stamp seals the bottle neck.
The Hudson County Sessions Court in Jersey City hears the plea of mental aberration for William Rideout of Malden Massachusetts. He faces sentence on a bigamy charge after taking his wife to an insane asylum in Oat Brook Massachusetts with Winifred Alden of inside. Rideout and Miss Alden were married in Hoboken in February. The court defers sentence on payment of costs.
The Powers Institute alumni gathered for their annual meeting and reunion in Bernardston on June 7. Former Principal S. S. Buck presided with remarks by George Davenport Greenfield A M Lyman E H Sawyer Homer Sherman Mrs William Cook Frank Oaks Miss Frederika Cronyn R L Stowell J H Adams and other Bernardston figures and the Rev S V McDuffee of Springfield in attendance.
The burial service for Mrs Cecilia Steward Sherman wife of ex Senator John Sherman took place at the Laney family residence. Local business houses were closed and the post office paused for two hours as a mark of respect.
George E. Kittredge, a 22 year old musician, was arrested in an Adams street alley on suspicion of multiple break ins. Police found skeleton keys a jimmy and a persuader. Items traced to Bacheller Pook Potter and others tied to April May burglaries. He pleaded not guilty and was held for trial with two more charges pending.
Massachusetts Eclectic Medical Society drew a large crowd at the Thorndike Hotel for its 40th annual gathering with morning to evening sessions. Noted speakers included Dr. John Perrins Dr. A L Pattee Dr A Chase and Prof L F Russell with officers elected Charles Lloyd M Dambridge president Asa L Pattee vice president Lydia Ross corresponding secretary P E Howes recording secretary E E Spencer treasurer Nathan L Allen librarian and Russell named honorary member.
Theatre chatter reports Katherine Grey leaving her stock company with Boston rumors afloat. Robert Drouet set to lead for Mary Mannering next season. Teutonia Dramatic Society to stage Water Unser at Casino Hall June 11. Arbuckle starts Augustus Thomas tour in The Gentleman From Texas September 17 at Chestnut Street Opera House Philadelphia. Parrot in Klaw Erlanger's Foxy Quiller to learn lines. camel purchases planned for Boston production. Cast and tours extend from New York to London and Honolulu as actors head overseas and across the country.
Opening night approaches for Tremont summer stock with The Son of Carleycroft starring J. H. Gilmour and Florence Rockwell. Two weeks remain of The Belle of New York at the Columbia drawing crowds, while Mile Marzella’s grand troupe at Keith’s eclipses prior acts. William C. Davis impresses at Combina tion Park with Celtic tales and songs, and Austin Stone’s hosts Scotch acts this week in a closing engagement. Marvellous Marsh nears full recovery from an accident at Charles River Park and will resume diving soon. The Norumbega Park chalet grows more mysterious.
Fire alarm from Box 413 reported yesterday about 1 30 P M. Flames engulfed drawbridge No 2 on the old B and M system with the raise mechanism 40 feet above the pier. Wooden draw structure coal shed and oil house office heavily damaged. train traffic on the Eastern division delayed.
The National Steam Fitters Association held its annual convention at Hotel Brunswick. About 100 members attended yesterday morning, with Vice President Francis A. Williams of New York presiding. An executive session followed and a general visit was made to the Master Builders Association rooms on Devonshire Street.
Superintendent G H M Rowe invited potential observers to a nursing demonstration in the surgical amphitheatre at City Hospital yesterday afternoon. A large crowd attended and hospital patients were used as subjects in the event.
William Robinson, a Black man described as the persecutor of Mrs. Amy T. Hartshorn, was arraigned before Judge Kennedy in Newton Municipal Court on a charge of wilful trespass. The case was continued to June 30 and Robinson was ordered to stay away from the city.
The Rev Patrick L Crayton of Cambridge received ordination to the priest hood in his home church St Marys of the Annunciation. Bishop Brady celebrated as the crowded service began at 8 15 yesterday morning in Cambridge.
Professor W H Bannister longtime Rockland College principal Nyack N Y collapsed on a cable car illness struck him as he rode a car to a hallway where he died within minutes. He was one of Nyack's wealthiest and most influential men.
A grand recital in Boston at Association Hall tonight features Mrs Ernestine Fish soprano from Mannheim Germany Mrs Waterhouse soprano Mrs Marguerite A Curtis reader J Wulf Fries cello Mr Fred E Kendall baritone and Mr Walter E Paine pianist accompaniment.
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