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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1897

Page

2

Ex Prisoner Haskell Praises Mur Yon Catarrh Cure

N W Haskell, member of the Massachusetts Union of Ex-Prisoners of the War and connected with the Boston Tavern, says catarrh has plagued him since Louisiana swamp service thirty five years ago. He reports using Mur Yon's Catarrh Treatment with quick relief and declares the system a true cure.

Haskell N. W. Haskell Massachusetts Union of Ex-Prisoners of the War Boston Louisiana

Veteran Union Soldier Credits Munyon Treatment for Relief

Bernard Glancy a veteran of the 18th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry from Middleboro reports rheumatism since Andersonville imprisonment. He credits Munyon's Boston office with significant relief including headaches nearly cured. Prof Munyon is noted for treating old soldiers though he did not serve in the war. He sought enlistment and even petitioned President Lincoln for permission to join.

Bernard Glancy 18Th Mass Middleboro Mass Andersonville Munyon Boston Lincoln

Woman Relates Cure After Munyon's Specialist Treatment

Mrs. John Willy of 890 Harrison Avenue Boston Massachusetts recounts years of rheumatism asthma and dropsy and a visit to City Hospital before trying Munyon's specialist. After one month of treatment she claims complete recovery praising its effectiveness despite her advanced age.

John Willy Harrison Avenue Boston Mass City Hospital Munyon

Munyon’s devices claim cures for hidden diseases

Munyon's Static Electrical Machine reportedly reaches bone, muscle and tissue to prepare the system for quicker cure with Munyon Remed ies. Munyon's Life Chamber sends medicated vapors to the throat nose bronchial tubes and lungs to brace and cure.

Munyon

A Separate Cure for Each Disease for Sale

An advertisement touts a separate medicine for each disease available at all druggists with most vials priced at 25 cents each.

Eminent Doctors Offer Free Trial Treatment

Advertises free medical service by eminent doctors for catarrh and lung complaints. Claims a positive cure and offers personal letters with free medical advice for any disease.

Trotting in New York at Fleetwood Park heats

Driv ing Club of New York summer meeting opened at Fleetwood Park after two days of rain. In the 2:24 trot, Charlotte W. won after Jupiter A. failed to take a heat. Dresh and Crete were among early favorites. Evadne led the 3:00 pacing and Germa won the first two trots before breaking in the third, postponing the race at dusk.

New York Driving Club of Fleetwood Park Dresh Jupiter A Charlotte W Evadne Germa Crete

Gaelic hurling clubs plan June 17 match at Everett grounds

A meeting of the Young Ireland and William O'Brien hurling clubs was held at the Post this evening to arrange a June 17 match, likely at Everett Athletic grounds before a Gaelic football contest between Emmets and the O Connells. Manager William J Condon of Medford Young Ireland Hurling Club listed 3 Thomas Court Medford as contact.

John Dwyer Hibernian East Cambridge Young Ireland William O’brien Everett Athletic Emmets O’connells Medford William J. Condon Thomas Court Reader Dorchester O'Connells Everett Baseball Grounds Garryowens New York City

Hat department opens at My Clothier's corner Hanover Portland

The new hat department at My Clothier's in the Hanover and Portland streets area allows a clothing buyer to purchase the latest style hat alongside other departments. If comparisons hold, this addition should expand as rapidly as the store's existing sections.

My Clothier’s Hanover and Portland Streets

Fraud and intrigue in city contracting case rages on

Hearings in the Mulrey Scollans trial hinge on false pretence charges linked to city work. Defense contends shifting teams and patronage taint the records while prosecutors press for verdicts as missing reports surface and witnesses testify to honesty or deceit.

Mulvey Bartlett Cullen Donahue Matthew Healy Chaplin John R. Kelly Brighton Foreman Quincy

Wheels promised by Duquesne for trial

Duquesne Motor Vehicle Co advertises wheels available for trial with a $100 or $50 option, noting the difference is minor. The pitch emphasizes affordable testing and invites interest from prospective buyers.

Duquesne Duquesne Mve. Co

Weddings in Town Topics Spark Gala Night at the Pops

Olga Gardner’s June 15 wedding to Dr. George Monks at the Church of the Messiah is highlighted with Town Topics noting a stylish crowd. Mrs. Jack arrives with sculptor Saint Gaudens and famed attendees including Henry Higginson, Colonel Shaw’s relatives, Henry Cabot Lodge, Olney, Joe Fay, Gretchen Welch, and a host of debutantes amid festive pomp and a Bohemian vibe.

Olga Gardner George A. Gardner John L. Gardner Jack George Monks Colonel Shaw Pops Henry L. Higginson Sanders Theatre Cambridge Cavalry Harry Pratt McKean, Jr Philadelphia Pauline Shaw Alex Higginson Freddy Prince Freddy Bud’ Appleton Herman Duryea Jack Linzee Henry Cabot Lodge Washington Olney Joe Fay Gretchen Welch Jim Jackson Miss Jackson Miss Higginson

Providence Society Quietly Unites Abbott and Washburn

The Providence marriage last Tuesday joined Miss Helen Abbott, daughter of Sam A. B. Abbott, and Maurice Washburn. Abbott’s brother, Fletcher, and Mrs. Willie Fay figure in family ties as the groom’s arrival follows Abbott’s remarriage abroad to Maria Dexter after his wife's death. The ceremony took place at Marshall Woods' mansion, reflecting high society interest.

Providence Miss Abbott Maurice Washburn Helen Abbott Sam A. B. Abbott Boston Holker Fletcher Abbott Willie Fay Sam Abbott Maria Dexter Washburn Marshall Woods

Sawyer and Frost Married in Dover Today

James Cowan Sawyer son of ex Governor Sawyer and Mary Pepperell Frost daughter of Judge Frost were united in marriage by Rev I W Beard in Dover. Both graduates of Yale and Smith in 1894, the wedding joins two prominent local families.

Dover N. H James Cowan Sawyer Charles H. Sawyer Mary Pepperell Frost George S. Frost I. W. Beard Sawyer Yale Miss Frost Smith

Bride’s roses decorate Carney Hospital and St Vincent’s Orphan Asylum

Galvin Bros. sent thousands of roses and other flowers to the Carney Hospital and St. Vincent’s Orphan Asylum by Mrs Anderson’s wish and with Mr Anderson’s approval. The wards welcomed the bouquets and children made their own mini arrangements. Hospital patients and orphans expressed thanks for the generous gesture.

Galvin Bros Carney Hospital St. Vincent’s Orphan Asylum

Debutante Bride Leads Sewing Circle for the Poor

Inside the church a moment earned smiles as Miss Perkins the bride, from wealth and society, formed a sewing circle. She has kept it going, making garments for the poor, while young women arrive saying they are from the circle and asking to be seated, causing laughter.

Miss Perkins

Secretary Long Lays of Cruisst New York On Chase-Filibuster

Washington June 10 Navy officials show reluctance to discuss the New York cruiser moves Secretary Long says the ship is not going to Cuba and will appear on the Atlantic coast north of Cuba next Hampton Roads is noted as a probable reporting point. Speculation points to a Cuban expedition from a northern port with possible arms shipment for Cubans off Jersey or Delaware beaches.

Washington Navy Department New York Long Cuba Atlantic Navigation Bureau Hampton Roads Delaware Bay Jersey Delaware

Floods wash away Windsor rail bridge in burst of ruin

In forty eight hours about four inches of rain flooded the region. This afternoon 150 feet of the Boston and Maine railway bridge at Windsor was washed away, forcing passengers and mail to use a toll bridge. Freight on Boston and Maine and Rutland lines northward will halt for two or three days. crops suffer heavy damage.

Boston & Maine Railway Windsor Boston & Maine Rutland Here

Massive Log Jam Blocks Connecticut River Activity

Special dispatches report massive flood damage along the Connecticut River. Turner's Falls boom broke at 4:30 am releasing about 80 million feet of logs. Dam failures at Greenfield and Charlemont worsen the rising river, with no effective way to stop logs until Mt. Tom and Holyoke.

Springfield Union Connecticut River Turner’s Falls Mass Bellows Falls Mt. Tom Northampton Warner Manufacturing Company Greenfield Eddy & Son Charlemont H. T. Ford Stuffer’s Island Connecticut Holyoke

Resolutions Denouncing the House of Lords Pressed by Fletcher Webster Post

In Brockton on June 10 the Fletcher Webster Post No. 13 G A R issued resolutions denouncing the House of Lords. The notices indicate these were sent to the 1896 Lowell encampment per department orders. Department Commander Thayer suppressed the resolutions at the February encampment, deeming them an insult.

Brockton House of Lords Fletcher Webster Lowell Department Thayer Wakefield

Boston Court Clears Bromide Fight Over Icy Shawmut Lane

In a Superior Court extra session a verdict favored the defendant in Jane A Bromide versus the city of Boston over injuries from slipping on Shawmut avenue ice. Pro forma verdict for Norcross Bros. in Daniel Shea v. Norcross was entered. Stratton v Pratt Jr sought 976 dollars for money had and received from the estate of Margaret Colman. judge removed the case from the jury. Frank O Connor v West End railway, action for injuries from an electric shock at work, went to the jury last night.

J. R. Mulrey William Scollans Scollans Boston John H. Lee Patrick Maguire Brighton Postal Congress Mullen Bartlett Chaplin Kelly George W. Hollis R. H. W. Baxter, Jr Brighton National Bank J. R. Downey Mr. Scollans Mr. McLaughlin Coyle Chase City Hall Cushing Lee McLaughlin William McCarthy Mr. Coyle Jane A. Bromide City of Shawmut Avenue Daniel Shea Norcross Bros Charles E. Stratton Isaac Pratt, Jr Margaret Colman Frank O’connor West End Railway

Fuda Found Guilty of First Degree Murder

The jury convict Guiseppa Fuda of murdering his wife in East Norwalk on February 17. He faces sentencing in court tomorrow.

Bridgeport Conn Guiseppa Fuda East Norwalk

Unknown man’s body to be buried in Draintree river find

Draintree June 10. At 11 o clock this morning no autopsy orders have been received for the unknown man found Tuesday in the Monatiquot River. The intention is to bury the body this afternoon as efforts to identify him continue. Many people viewed the remains yesterday and today but no clue to identity has been obtained.

Braintree Monatiquot River

Cleveland Aboard Benedicts Steam Yacht Reach Greenwich

Ex President Cleveland sailed aboard E C Benedicts Oneida which docked at Greenwich Conn. Early this morning passengers came ashore and went to Benedicts Indian Harbor home. Cleveland planned to depart for New York at noon then return to Princeton.

Greenwich Conn E. Cc. Benedict Oneida Cleveland Mr. Benedict Indian Harbor New York Princeton

Puritana Outing Club Plans July Lovell's Island Camp

At a Puritana Outing Club meeting on Atlantic Avenue the group decided the annual camp will be held at Lovell's Island during the first two weeks of July. A committee to prepare the summer house by July 1 was named P. Gainey D. McCarty and W. Foley.

Puritana Atlantic Avenue Lovell’s Island P. Gainey D. McCarty W. Foley

District Attorney Hammond Injured From Fall

Northampton June 10 District Attorney John C Hammond slipped on the sidewalk this morning and dislocated the kneecap on one leg. The injury will disable him for several weeks and necessitate appointing an assistant for grand jury work next week.

Northampton John C. Hammond

Imitation vs Genuine Pond's Extract Noted

A shopping note warns against imitation Pond's Extract and praises genuine Pond's Extract for its purity cooling antiseptic and healing properties. The piece contrasts weak irritating imitations with the real product.

Pond

Amesbury Flood Damages Roads and Factories

June 10 reports vast flood damage along back rivers in Amesbury. Water over Colchester dam submerges bridge and floods Briggs Carriage Company floors. Cedar street washout wrecks sewer and blocks Cedar Street travel. South Hampton road culvert eroded, road closed. Armory basement flooded, Merrimac and Powwow rivers swollen. new East Main street bridge damaged and road closed.

Amesbury Colchester Mill Briggs Carriage Company Cedar Street Hampton Road Armory Merrimac Powow East Main Street

Trains Halt on Lake Shore Road Amid Washouts

Train service on the Lake Shore road was suspended today due to numerous washouts between Alton Bay and Dover. A Lakeport departure reached Alton Bay and returned as unsafe to proceed. Concord and Montreal line trains were delayed by a landslide above Tilton, cleared later by a construction crew from Lakeport.

Laconia N. H Lake Shore Road Alton Bay Dover Lakeport Concord Montreal Tilton

Rainy season raises Merrimac and Concord river levels

In Lowell on June 10 the ongoing rainfall lifts river water in Merrimac and Concord, with no mill disruption yet. One express office notes a four hour delay in delivering mail due to the storm.

Lowell Merrimac Concord Express

Sudden Northeast Gale Affects Five Schooners Off Chatham

A strong northeast gale hit at 5 p.m. in thick rain as schooners and tugs depart for Boston. Vessels include Charles L. Mitchell Frank L. Stinson L. H. Partrick Childe Harold Thomas and barges towed by Honeybrook Storm King and R R Rathbun.

Chatham Charles L. Mitchell Frank L. Stinson L. H. Partrick Childe Harold Thomas Boston Honeybrook Jenney Central R. R Port Johnson Storm King Buckler Bante Bandit Bonanza New York R. R. Rath

Cape gale endangers vessels off Nauset as Heisler wrecks

The northeast gale persists over the Cape with heavy rain. A tug and three barges and several schooners ride offshore near Nauset and may struggle to round the cape tonight. The Heisler ran ashore at Wellfleet and broke up. its lathe cargo is scattered along the beach with little salvage possible.

Highland Light Cape Nauset Heisler Wellfleet

Heavy rains flood Cocheco River and delay trains at Dover

The Cocheco River swelled with five feet of water cascading over the dam as rain continued. By 6 p.m. the river rose each hour and train service remained irregular due to washouts along the line.

Dover N. H Cocheco

Damaged Pipestave Hill Road in West Newbury on Electric Line Route

Storm washes out Pipestave Hill causing extensive damage to the road graded for the new electric road to Newburyport. State road under construction sustains only slight damage amid the deluge.

Newburyport Pipestave Hill West Newbury

Cruiser New York Anchors Off Quarantine In Heavy Seas

Due to extremely heavy sea running, the cruiser New York did not sail yesterday and instead lie at anchor off quarantine for the night.

New York

Cyclone Mass Destruction Near Lyle Minnesota

A cyclone struck northwest of Lyle Minnesota killing six people and injuring several others. The storm cut telegraph lines and toppled houses. It followed a half mile wide path and damaged Kendiohi near Wilmar county and the farm of John Berquist.

Mason City Lyle Minn Kendiohi Wilmar County John Berquist

Pope counsels loyal support of existing government

The Osservatore Romano prints a long note by the Pope on France. He disclaims favoring republic or monarchy and urges that religion benefits from loyalty to the established government. He warns against sowing distrust and urges sacrifice of predilections for the common good.

Rome Osservatore Romano France Holy See

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