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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1906
Page
2
In Medford on June 12, a large sale of Ellen Houston’s household effects drew hundreds after relatives sought probate settlement. A hidden stash revealed about $2,000 in cash including $1,500 found in an old mattress and three $20 notes in a pantry crack, prompting bidders to rip open bedding to check for money.
Watertown June 12. Miss Margaret J. Benton daughter of Mrs Edward A Benton married Representative Henry W. Seward at Philips Congregational Church. Olive Seward, daughter of the groom from his first marriage, served as flower girl. The couple left for a Westward trip after a reception at 3 Otis Street.
Miss May W Peor married Walter Clapp Jr at noon yesterday at 529 Columbus Avenue the bride's grandfather David Blanchard presenting her in marriage. Clapp is described as a popular Brookline society man and the ceremony took place at the bride’s grandfather’s residence.
James Franklin of theBoston and Maine railroad commends Frank Patrick of Ladder 13 in a letter to Commissioner Wells. Franklin witnessed Patrick stop a pair of runaway horses at risk to his life on Haverhill street near North Union station on Wednesday June 6.
Franklin Park near Forest Hills square was the scene of a brutal assault on Marion Furlong of 731 Broadway Chelsea Monday noon. Officers chased a 30 year old man described as 5 feet 7 inches, 150 pounds in a black gray suit. the girl was seized but not seriously harmed and identified no suspect.
The Lawrence and Mather Alumni Association marked the 60th anniversary with a banquet in South Boston. Speakers included Amos M. Leonard who recalled schooldays with Mayor Fitzgerald and John B. Martin and told how he gave the Mayor his first whipping. New officers were elected including President John E. Flynn and Treasurer Matthew J. Mullen.
A fragmented listing shows names such as F. W. Montgomery and Hanson, Treas, with firms including Boston Furnace Co and H. Lantz & Co and others like N. E. Woodward & Co. G. Eiss, S. Hicks & Cyrus C Carpenter & Co appear in the notes along with Peper Gra Gray & Sons.
The article outlines potential candidates for the Massachusetts Senate presidency following the expected appointment of William F. Dana of Newton to the Superior bench. Candidates include Arthur M. Taft of Worcester Prentiss Cummings of Brookline Guy W. Cox of Boston William H Feiker of Northampton William D Chapple of Salem and Silas D Reed of Taunton, with Dana’s appointment likely imminent. It notes Dop: Dana’s fate as president and his background.
The City Council finance committee visited Mt. Hope Cemetery to gauge the need for additional burial land and potential appropriation. The group expects no firm decisions until the final report, citing delays from prior sewer and loan bills and past disputed land deals under former administrations.
In Corinthian Hall Melrose Highlands Mrs Alice M Corbett presented her pupils in a piano recital aided by reader Mrs Florence Mecum and contralto Mrs Della Forsythe. The program featured six Corbett children aged 7 to 17 including Annie Laurie Ellie Vernita Grace Flora and Winfield with 7 year old Louise Daly drawing applause.
London June 12 crowds gathered for a matinee at the Drury Lane Theatre celebrating the theatrical jubilee of Eileen Terry. The event drew a mixed audience of society and stage figures, with notable musicians Sir Charles Villiers Stanford and Sir Alexander Campbell Mackenzie present among participants and friends extending warm praise.
Findlay Ohio June 12 County Prosecutor David sprung a surprise as the grand jury did not indict Standard Oil. The regular report was made and the grand jury discharged. Two informations were filed against Buckeye Pipe Line and Manhattan Oil Company as subsidiaries to restrain trade. Officers named include John O'Brien F T Cuthbert and R E Curtain.
Mr. F. L. Graves of Pleasanthill La recounts a severe neuralgia attacking the heart that left him unable to work in May 1905. After trying Williams Pink Pills he recovered fully, praising their effect and urging others to try them. The pills claim to cure without narcotics and are sold by druggists or by mail from Schenectady NY.
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