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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1897

Page

5

Foreman McCarthy Faces $600 Overpay Case in Doodle Trials

The trial continues as Foreman McCarthy of Brighton District and Yardman Greenleaf confront $686 in overpaid contractor sums from July 12 to Aug 11. Thomas Scollans, son of the defendant, testifies about profits from sugar speculations and unrecorded payments, while evidence shows doctored books to hide appropriations.

Foreman McCarthy Brighton Sancho Panza Yardman Greenleaf Waterloo McCarthy Greenleaf Thomas Scollans Mulrey Gage & Felton Felton Tremere Mulvey Kelly Chaplin Scollans S. E. Fallon T. B. Francis West Roxbury G. W. Ziegler Roxbury W. Chase Henry Stone Thomas Burns J. W. Greenleaf Slios William Scollans Smith McLaughlin Mr. Scollans, Jr Howard B. Allen Teller United States Trust Company Captain Dugan Inspector McGarr Mr. Smith J. F. Finneran C. D. Gleason Mr. Scollans Maine New Hampshire Boston Mr. Coyle Back Bay City Hall

Fels Naptha Wash Draft Promises Quick Laundry

An advertisement touts FELS NAPTHA as a modern washing method that avoids boiling and scalding. It claims clothes are ready to line dry in half the time with less rubbing, inviting readers to try the product from FELS & CO. Philadelphia.

Woman Takes Paris Greek Poison Attempted Suicide

Mrs Margaret Tennessey aged 29 of 265 Shawmut avenue attempted self harm during a fit of temporary insanity. The landlady interrupted as she swallowed some poison from a green paper and she was taken to City Hospital where she rested on the dangerous list. The Hennesseys are little known with the woman employed as a waitress in a town restaurant.

Margaret Tennessey Shawmut Avenue

Royal Baking Powder Endorsed for Superior Cooking

A historical notice promotes Royal Baking Powder as the best leavening for all receipts replacing cream of tartar and soda. It claims greater power, economy, and superior results for bread, cakes, pastries, and desserts, citing Kitchen Magazine and expert cooks urging exclusive use.

Kitchen Magazine

California Catarrh Cure Promises Quick Relief for Women

An advertisement depicts women suffering from nasal and throat catarrh with droppings from the head and offers California Catarrh Cure as a home remedy. It cites Mrs J P Follanshee of Boston praising the treatment, claims it heals ulcers and stops throat irritation, and urges readers to buy at 50 cents per bottle or a dollar for larger sizes.

Boston J. P. Follanshee Friend St California Boston Post Utnow Bros Astor Place N. Y. City

Ruiz Death Reports Sent to Washington Clarify Case

The State Department holds two reports on the Ruiz death. One by Consul-General Lee and a joint original by Lee and Dr. Congosto. They failed to agree on causes, so supplementary reports were prepared for each government. Prolonged negotiations appear promising with both sides in possession.

Washington Department of State Ruiz Fishback Calhoun Day Lee Congosto Philadelphia Dr. Ruiz

Paine Bigelow nuptials in Chelsea ceremony

At 8 Washington avenue Chelsea Mrs H E Bigelow hosted the marriage of her daughter Susan Elizabeth Bigelow to George Amasa Paine of Lawrence. Rev Charles E Jefferson officiated with bridesmaid Hattie S Bigelow and best man Rev George Carlyle Sauer. Ushers included Charles Travisee Thomas D Main and Charles Edwards. A reception followed.

H. E. Bigelow Washington Avenue Chelsea Susan Elizabeth Bigelow George Amasa Paine Lawrence Charles E. Jefferson Central Congregational Church Hattie S. Bigelow George Carlyle Sauer White Hills Conn Charles Travisee Thomas D. Main St. Stephen, N. B Charles Edwards

Calley Crosbie Wedding Quiet Chelsea Home Ceremony

Miss Janet Mof fat Crosbie wed Edwin Augustus Calley Jr at 104 Garfield Avenue Chelsea in a quiet home ceremony officiated by Rev. Charles E. Jefferson. Best man Preston J. Calley and ushers Winthrop Butler William Dodge and Stuart Pike attended. The couple will reside in Chelsea after a brief tour.

Isabella Crosbie Garfield Avenue Chelsea Janet Moffat Crosbie Edwin Augustus Calley Charles E. Jefferson Central Congregational Church Preston J. Calley Winthrop Butler William Dodge Stuart Pike

Spear and Miss McMullin Wed in Jamaica Plain Church

F. G. Spear and Mae McMullin married at the Baptist Church in Jamaica Plain last evening. Best man S. G. Spear and ushers Norman McMullin J. D. Woodworth H. A. Jackson attended. After a tour of the South the couple will reside at 31 Green street Jamaica Plain on September 22.

the Baptist Church Jamaica Plain F. G. Spear Mae McMullin S. G. Spear Norman McMullin J. D. Woodworth H. A. Jackson

Wedding of Eva Lillian Goodenough to Cleveland Sleeper

Miss Eva Lillian Goodenough and Cleveland Sleeper wed at the bride’s parents home 9 Foster street Brighton with Mabel Kimball maid of honor and Charles Sleeper best man. Dr A A Berle officiated as ushers included Henry Sullivan William Ilkley Roscoe Kimball Howard Wellwood Arthur White James Young Jr. After a tour the couple will reside at 462 Washington street Brighton with announced call days Thursdays Nov 4 and 18.

Eva Lillian Goodenough Henry B. Goodenough Cleveland Sleeper Foster Street Brighton Mabel Kimball Charles Sleeper A. A. Berle Brighton Congregational Church Henry Sullivan William Ilkley Roscoe Kimball Howard W. Wellwood Arthur B. White James Young, Jr Mrs. Sleeper Washington Street

Miss Baker Weds Chauncey Myrick at Allston Home

Miss Ethel May Baker daughter of Mr and Mrs H H Baker married Chauncey Myrick last evening at 9 Farrington avenue Allston Rev John Q Haarwig of Alliston Congregational Church officiated. Maid of honor was Mrs Ida M Baker best man was David B Weston. The couple will reside at 2 Pearl Street Melrose Highlands after a tour.

Ethel May Baker H. H. Baker Chauncey Myrick Farrington Avenue Allston John QC. Haarwig Alliston Congregational Church Ida ‘M. Baker David B. Weston Pearl Street Melrose Highlands

Hotel Men’s Mutual Benefit Association Boston Trip

Jolly Bonifages narrates a year ago California welcome for hotel men. rain-dampened Boston plans shifted to Combination Park for horse racing and music at Music Hall. Miss Jessamine Hallenbeck and others performed as visitors enjoyed an acrostic concert and a clambake is planned for Nantasket.

California Pacific Slope Pasadena Los Angeles Hotel Men’s Mutual Benefit Association New England Boston Brunswick Copley Square Jessamine Hallenbeck Fielding C. Roselle Ernest L. Morandi Combination Park Association George H. Bowker F. S. Risteen Savoy Herbert H. Barnes Bishop Music Hall Leo Schulz Hotel Men's Mutual Benefit Association Nantasket

Tiara for His Bride A Boston Wedding of Grandeur

Elizabeth Anderson will be maid of honor as a lavish Boston society wedding unfolds at a church ceremony. The gown details describe ivory satin and pink organza with orange blossom trims. a Jesurum veil and Worth gown mark the bride, with a Mendelssohn march, Belgian bay trees, and an extensive breakfast at the Pratt home. Hundreds of gifts pour in from abroad, including a diamond tiara necklace and other fine jewels, reflecting immense wealth and diplomatic connections.

Elizabeth Anderson Bessie Seabury Theodora Knight Eleanor Grey Susie Dalton Miss Perkins Valenciennes Bouquet de Paris Jesurum Venice George Hamilton Perkins Weld Anderson Charles Francis Adams Harvard John Duckson Larz Anderson London Pratt Mansion Commonwealth Avenue Charles F. Sprague Galvin Belgium America William Gordon Weld Rome Charles Sargent Brookline Henry White Boston

Desperate White Bull at Large as 300 Seek Arrest

Sheriff plans to reach the Indian reservation as White Bull and followers remain free. Four army companies guard the area while War Department orders delay Major Newell from returning to Fort Keough until further notice. Couriers on bicycles relay new instructions to the post.

Miles City Mont White Bull Fort Keough War Department Washington Newell

New Bicycle and Golf Attire Featured at My Clothier's

The fourth floor of My Clothier's is devoted to bicycle and golf clothing. A combination suit pairs a regular suit with extra bicycle or golf trousers, a novel idea for men who ride to work. The store emphasizes having the latest market offerings.

Palm and Rose Themed Reception At Perkins Pratt Home

The Perkins and Pratt residences showcase lush palms roses and lilies in a pink color scheme as Mr and Mrs Anderson host a formal reception at their home.

Perkins Pratt Mrs. Anderson

Woodbury’s Facial Soap Sample Offer From Bos

Dermatologist with 26 years study of skin offers Woodbury’s Facial Soap. One cake lasts longer than two others. Send 10 cents for a soap sample and skin care guidance. John H. Woodbury, 11 Winter Street, Boston.

Woodebury John H. Woodbury

Marion Howard Remembered As An Unassuming Heiress

A brief obituary note bids farewell to Marion Howard describing her as a modest heiress and noting her passing with a respectful farewell from the community.

Marion Howard

Tremont Flower Display Reaches 50000 Buds For Gala

A Post reporter learned the full flower list for the display to be arranged by Galvin Bros. of Tremont street. The 50 000 buds include 8000 American Beauties 15000 lilies of the valley 5000 bridal roses 5000 bridesmaid roses 20000 carnations hundreds of amaryllis vines and other greenery. The work began with Thomas F Galvin in charge and runs overnight to be finished at noon. Flowers were cut late to preserve fragrance and cost of flowers nears 12000 dollars.

Galvin Bros Tremont Street Belgium Thomas F. Galvin

Durrell Grover Wedding in Cambridge and Lynn

Miss Jessie M Durrell daughter of Mr and Mrs O H Durrell Cambridge married James H Grover of Lynn in a pink and white wedding at 8 pm officiated by Rev George Skene. The ceremony featured a duchesse satin gown lilies of the valley and a pink and white decor. The couple plan a long tour and will reside at 94 High Rock street Lynn after return.

Jessie M. Durrell O. H. Durrell Dana Street Cambridge James H. Grover J. J. Grover & Sons Lynn George Skene Harvard Methodist Church Eva C. Shedd Poughkeepsie N. Y Grace L. Edgett Beverly Helen M. Armstrong Winchester Gertrude M. Hall Lawrence Warriene R. Piper Armstrong Wellesley Mary M. Grover Doris Fisher Lydon B. Grover Ralph O. Durrell Frank A. Davis William W. Crosby Woeburn Frederick Plummer Newton J. Harris Durland Alfred C. Grover High Rock Street

Howe-Locke Howe Eastburn R I June wedding in St Michael's

Miss Mary Emily Locke married Vale lis Eastburn Howe in St Michael's Church at 4 pm The ceremony was led by Rev George L Locke father of the bride with Rev Reginald Heber Howe brother of the groom The wedding party included bridesmaids from Buffalo Philadelphia Bethlehem Penn New York and Germantown and the groom's brother Mark Antony De Wolf Howe served as best man Usher lineup featured Reginald Heber Howe Jr Samuel Page John Ames and Halsey DeWolf with James DeWolf Perry Jr of Springfield

Bristol R. IL Mary Emily Locke Valelis Eastburn Howe St. Michael’s Church George L. Locke Reginald Heber Howe Longwood Mass Mark A. DeWolf Howe Central Pennsyleania William Culsten Farrington Buffalo Mary Judson Philadelphia Elizabeth Marshall Allen Bethlehem Penn Edith Howe Carey Greer New York Elsie Russal Perry Germantown Mark Antony DeWolf Howe Reginald Heber Howe, Jr Samuel Page Boston John O., Ames Halsey DeWolf Providence James DeWolf Perry, Jr Springfield

Thayer Haskell Nuptials at Elm Street Home

Miss Jennie Frances Thayer wed Edward Aseph Haskell of Newton at a June ceremony held at the Thayer residence on Elm street. The Rev. Charles Baker Smith officiated. Guests included Marion B. Haskell as maid of honor and George Haskell as best man with a roster of ushers from Weymouth, Boston, Gloucester, and Roxbury.

George Hasekell T. J. Evans East Weymouth George Hamblett Boston Daniel Woodbury Gloucester Arthur Howes Roxbury

Wallick and Bryant Wedding at Roslindale Church

A ceremony at Roslindale Baptist Church joined W. H. Wallick, a Station 18 officer, and Miss Fannie L. Bryant with Rev. M. Hinkley officiating. Bridesmaid Miss Fannie Ellis and best man F. J. Peters attended, followed by a reception at the bride’s home.

Roslindale Baptist Church W. H. Wallack Station 18 Fannie L. Bryant

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M’carthy Fels & CO Paris Paine Bigelow Calley Crosbie M’ Mullin Sleeper Goodenough Myrick Beecham Jolly Bonifages Tiara Bower Commodore Mr. Anderson Japan Kutnow Ilhelm Salem S. A. Simon Baesex Street Grover Durrell Haskell Thayer Wallack Bryant
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