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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1900

Page

2

Peruna Tonic Praised by Medford Woman in Ad Copy

A Medford Wisconsin reader extols Peruna as a c ata rral tonic and nerve restorer. She claims it builds nerves, boosts circulation, aids sleep and appetite, and prevents colds, urging weary women to use it for renewed vitality. The ad touts Health and Beauty by Dr Hartman and a free book offer from The Ferma Medicine Company.

Mary Goerbing Medford Wis Hartman Ferma Medicine Company Columbus Ohio

South Africa campaign notes and 1900 convention wrap

Dispatch recounts military movements near the Waal and Rhenoster River with units under Methuen Kitchener and Me thuen as they gain ground and secure camps. It also covers a Boston convention’s election of officers and a post convention itinerary including a moonlight sea trip and banquet.

Fortescue Aide Recalled From Canada in Pretoria Action

Major Fortescue, son of the third Earl of Fortescue, is reported among the killed near Pretoria in Lord Roberts's message. He left Halifax Christmas to rejoin his regiment after serving as assistant military secretary and aide-de-camp to Lieutenant General Lord William Seymour in Canada.

Halifax Fortescue Lord Roberts Botha Pretoria Kfax Lord William Seymour Canada Hhis Regiment Earl of Fortescue

Freight Agents Gather for National Convention Dine

The National Association of Local Freight Associations closed its sixteenth annual convention in Buffalo yesterday afternoon after a morning focused on reading and discussion of important papers. A prominent representative led the morning session and an afternoon program began at two with four papers presented. The Dayton committee and others from New York were noted in the event.

National Association of Loca Freight Associations Brunswick Mosten Dayton UMDAS Mora Colwai’ Uftalo H. Peters Non Oungstown

Hub Punch praised for convivial gatherings since 1879

An advertisement extols Hub Punch as a crowd pleasing drink. It notes its rising popularity, suggests serving with lemonade pineapple and strawberries, and promotes licensed dealers guaranteeing its purity. It references celebrations tied to historic dates and implies a double yearly tradition of enjoying the beverage.

Dewey Returns Home to Washington from Michigan Trip

Admiral Dewey and Mrs. Dewey arrive in Washington after a uneventful journey from Michigan. Mrs. Dewey has largely recovered from a minor tonsil ailment suffered out West. The couple drove straight to their residence.

Washington Admiral Dewey Michigan

Through Passenger Service Expanded by Fitchburg Routes

The latest through passenger service by Fitchburg railroads connects Boston with Buffalo Cleveland Chicago and St Louis via West Shore Erie D H and Wabash routes. New schedules show daytime and overnight departures from Boston with arrivals in major hubs including Buffalo Chicago and St Louis. Latest Pullman parlor and sleeping cars are now in operation on all through trains ensuring added comfort for patrons.

Fitchburg Railroad West Shore R. R Boston Buffalo Erie West Shore N. Y Detroit Wabash Boston TV Chicago Cicago St. L Chica A. Ss Bash Louis Careel c. m St. Louis

Rev William Osgood Pearson Buried at West Roxbury

Solemn rites marked the burial of Rev. William Osgood Pearson, rector of Immanuel Church, at the West Roxbury Episcopalian church. Bishop Lawrence presided with Rev. Harry Metcalf assisting, choir providing music, and a guard of pall bearers from local figures. The service included elaborate decor and was followed by interment arrangements toward Ames Town.

William Osgood Pearson Immanuel Church West Roxpury Lawrence Harry Metcalm Roxbury Herthel Scharles Josiah Heithe Stevens Docennes Honora Parers

Philo Celtic Society Anniversary Tonight in Deacon Hall

The Philo Celtic Society marks its twenty seventh anniversary at Deacon Hall 1657 Washington Street this evening. A Gaelic program and speakers from Harvard University and local groups are listed among participants. The event begins at 8 00 o clock and continues with admission charged by Daniel Horithy, as at gate Maurice.

Philo-Celtic Society Deacon Hall Washington Street Artici Gan Semortse Anieae Professor Robinson Harvard University John Ayan S Drinan Iss Fitzgerald Daniel _Horithy Cage

Fragmented notice from unreadable OCR item

Readable fragments mention a port, individuals named Gustin, Michael, and Deelandix in a legal or public context. The text is highly garbled but appears to involve a restriction or ban related to persons or entities and a quotation about Prye and June. No clear event or outcome can be discerned.

Ban Franci Prye Ate Michael

L A W Meeting Plans Midsummer Races at New Bedford

At the Massachusetts Division L W quarterly meeting in Boston the main action was to set the midsummer meet for New Bedford on August 9 and 10. The group discussed baggage law, ticket contracts, accident insurance, and travel concessions on the Nantasket line. New Bedford expects to raise 500 dollars for the event.

Perkins Boston & Albany San Paperes J. B. Seward Committee On Highways Point of Pines G. I. Sullivan Committee On Transportation New Bedaford J. A. Stitt

Record pace in twenty mile chase at Charles River Park

Jimmy Michael and Burns Pierce push for Monday's twenty mile match at Charles River Park with times within five seconds of each other. Michael rode 33 45 at Manhattan Beach, Pierce 33 40 at Fall River. Pierce predicts strong speeds with lighter wheels and new tires, while Michael plans to ride again soon with pace makers.

Jimmy Michael Burns Pierce Charles River Park Boston Pierce Michael Manhattan Beach Fall River Harry Elkes Charles River Track Metropolitan Jack Farnham Miller Cheney

McLean and Butler Rival in One Mile Bicycle Heat at Charles River Park

In a two heat one mile bicycle series at Charles River Park, Hugh McLean won the first heat in 2:17. Last night Wallace Beamon started with E L Lennon as timekeeper and Frank Butler faced McLean, but McLean again proved strongest. A pursuit race is planned for Saturday night as spectators praise Champion's display in a five mile effort with a first mile in 1:41.

Hugh McLean Frank Butler Poins Charles River Park McLean Wallace Beamon E. L. Lennon Frank Waller Butler J. F. McGowan Rgnten

City cuts Fourth of July bicycle races at Franklin Park

City officials trim anticipated expenditures by dropping bicycle race events at Franklin Park on July 4 citing retrenchment. A charity meet for H E Miles relatives will be held at Old Saugus track next Saturday under A Hammond. features include a ten mile motor paced race between Hugh Melaan and Will Stinson. Amateur events are listed at Haverhill track on June 30 with a pursuit race as a highlight.

Board of Control James F. Moran Peter J. Mearer Roslindale N. G. A. Board of Control John Turner Taunton Turner New Bedford Edgar van Veleer Irvington- Milburn New England Ernest J. Rogers Malden Glenmere Lowell Metropolitan Shoe City King Ed Kahle Riverside G. C Harry Black Charles Henshaw Duffey Marks Albert Champion Frank Waller William Stinson Johnnie Nelson the Post Franklin Park Jwy H. E. Miles Walt Saugus Pranklin Park A. Hammond Hugh Melaan Chelsea Stinson Oe Teamaiee Hammond PS Post Haverhill Pn Tales Feuaton N. ©. A. Board of Control Taney

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Better Blood Health

An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a pure blood maker that cures tiredness pimples sores salt rheum scrofula and catarrh. It urges immediate use to raise blood to a “Good Health” point and claims to be America s greatest blood medicine.

Hood America

Jenks Memorial Library cornerstone laid at Conway

The June 13 ceremony in North Conway marked the laying of the Jenks Memorial Library cornerstone. Mrs. Dr Thomas L Jenks and daughter led donors, with architect Thomas W Silloway delivering the address. Local clergy and notable townspeople attended as hymns and prayers preceded the benediction.

North Conway N. H Jenks Memorial Library Conway Thomas L. Jenks Thomas W. Silloway A. 8. Burrell Lycurgus Pitman P. H. Cressey John B. Nash P. Baker Sarah E. Jenks W. Silloway George F. Wheeler

Gravesend Rages At Gravesend Horse Races

June 13 tremont stakes crowd shows Blues wins five furlongs with Prince Pepper leading early. Imp wins second race by two lengths in a Suburban trial. Tremont six furlongs Blues first Pepper second Atkins third in 1 13 4 5. Falcon stakes First Whip wins over The Rush. Rolling Beer takes 5 1/2 furlongs with Pepper second. Autumn wins 11 16 miles with Oliver Mac second.

New York Tremont States Gravesend Tommy Atkins Prince Pepper Blues Nlp Imp Picardy Contestor Oliver Mac Lucky Star

Boston Horse Notes Question the Readville Time Claim

Boston judges express doubt about a sensational half mile paced by Moth Miller at Readville yesterday. Reported 1 00 pace seems unlikely this early in spring. roan Alcantara son showed fast tempo. Builders of forecast say he will likely deliver startling performances this season.

Boston Moth Miller Readville Alcantara Mystic

Sallie Hook and The Shah Race Trials and Local Elections

Lou McDonald and Fred Doble race Sallie Hook and The Shah at speed in a Tuesday trial. Saugus entries close with numerous times and a June meeting calendar. J. RB Elmendorf Farm contracts signal new residence work. Haggin plans a Kentucky summer home. Dr. J. C. McCoy buys Bowerman Bros. bay filly by Red Chute Killia. a full sister to his Kentucky Futurity contender. Keene jacket and Jockey Spencer alleged bias dispute. James Rowe declines comment. Counsellor Weinberg cross country training noted by James McLaughlin. Island Jockey Club licensed to race June 16–July 4 and August 25–Sept 8.

Lou McDonald Fred Doble Sallie Hook Shah Saugus Close Sete As Bedshe Elmendorf Farm Emg Ag Haggin Kentucky J. GC. McCoy Kirkwood Del Bowerman Bros Bow Bells Dr. McCoy Keene Jacket Spencer James Rowe James Mclaughlin Weinberg One Island Jockey Club State Racing Commission

Mixed foursome handicap golf at Oakley Club Watertown

At Watertown Oakley Golf Club the mixed foursome handicap tournament against bogey concluded. Winners were Miss Charlotte Harding and B F aiding with 23 handicap and 1 up. Other results include Miss Fiske and P B Gannett 1 down and Miss Mackey with Ripley 9 8 down.

Merc Charlotte Harding B. F Mise Pet J. M. Hunnewell E. Russell J. B. Rus- Bee Ron Miss Fiske P. B Gannett Charles Peabody Charles Eabody Eereseeeens Miss Mackey Ripley Ties Wood F. W Et Curtis T. Curtis Mise Johnson George P Miss Harding AS Porter

Secret Scores at Allston Open Tournament

Only a portion of entrants submitted scores as the annual spring open tournament under the Allston off Club runs over two days. The committee will release all scores after tonight’s final rounds, so none are public yet.

Allston Off Club

Women’s 18 Hole Handicap Tourney at Newton Links

On Centre street Newton Golf Club afternoon hosted a women’s eighteen hole handicap event. Rose Loring won best net with 117 from a 25 handicap. Best gross score was Mrs A B Cobb with 185 no handicap. Other players listed include Miss Margaret Cobb and Miss A Stanwood with varied nets.

Newton Centre Street Newton Golf Club Rose Loring A. B. Cobb B. A. Seneceseese A. B. Coduseiea Abe Margaret EB. Cobb A. Stanwood

Newton Coral Tops Medford Golfers On Home Links

Newton Cen tre Golf Club defeated Medford 17 to 0 at Medford Links. W G Carleton led the Newton effort with a 44 in the second round. Play was more interesting than the score suggests, with several players noted including H Kidd and A Daniels among others.

Medford Newton Centre Golf Club Ec Gocona Newton Corals BE. H. Kidd Vale Cohnan Ngon B. Bally Rob Nyesso Z. A Pall En Illiams G. Carleton Vines A. Daniels

Presenting Treatment of Drunkenness Topic at Meeting

A Massachusetts meeting on drinking discussed that a drinking man is ill and needs medical care, not punishment. The speaker urged treatment over incarceration, framing alcoholism as a health issue requiring professional attention.

Massachusetts Bromfield

Massachusetts Society Meeting Elects Officers

The annual meeting of the Massachusetts Society for Promoting Agriculture was held at the Exchange. Officers chosen include president Sargent Henry B Russell first vice president, S Efford Sweet Peabody second vice president, George Dexter corresponding secretary and Francis Ghast treasurer Richards Saltenstall and Henry Hunnewell among others.

Massachusetts Society For Promotingriculture Les Sargent Henry Russell Effidicott Pea Francis Gha Richera M. Saltenstall oFustons Ane Zeenway Hunnewell St Weld George Dexter John EB. Thaye

Harvard Crews Rally Before New London Rowing Trip

Nearly 1000 Harvard spectators cheered varsity freshmen and a four oar as they paraded from Holworthy Hall to the boat house and rowed past the yard three times. Coach Storrow voices grave doubts about immediate success, citing boat balance and wind challenges, though all rowers show prime condition ahead of the New London race.

Harvard New London Holworthy Halil Varsity Harvard Square Storrow

Munyons Remedies Promoted as Quick Cures

An advertisement touts Munyon is Right Kind medicines for rheumatism kidney cold digestion and summer ailments. Claims include rapid relief within hours, cure potential, and accessible physician advice with affordable prices around a quarter.

Bright Munyon

Yale rowing at Gales Ferry shows mixed results

Yale crews faced a lack of progress as examinations conclude and practice is reduced. Varsity and freshmen paddled limited courses with coaching by Dr Gallaudet and Coach Brown aboard the Yale launch. Both crews displayed reticence about the day’s performance.

YALE Gales Ferry Conn Varsity Davy Shell Dr. Gallaudet Gordon Brown Dr. Haudel Coach Brown

Tufts Baseball Ends 1900 Season After Hard Schedule

The Tufts baseball team wraps up its 1900 season with a strong, hard-fought schedule. Captain Hazleton covers first base while returning from a summer injury, Lawton and Williams provide solid outfield work, Fiske shines at bat, Richmond pitches steadily, Curran and Woodworthy pace the mound, Foster shows promise, Stiles crafts sharp defense, and Fleming and afford contribute in infield. Most of the 1900 squad are expected to return for a likely successful 1901 season.

Tufts Hazleton Lawton Williams Fiske Richmond Curran Woodworthy Foster Stiles Afford Fleming

Yachting Notes Refines Manch Club Invitational Race

The Manch Yacht Club announces an invitational foot cabin race on Saturday June 30 with no restrictions on crew or gear The course includes markers from Hardy Rock to Martin's Rock spar buoy and back to Half-way Rock finishing near Great Island The event limits entries to 25 feet waterline and lines up a cup for best percentage plus monetary prizes The Quincy Club and delegates from Marblehead and other clubs participate with committee members named and the broader racing schedule outlined for three days of club races and cruises

Manch Yacht Club Y. R. A. Iam Bute Sreavice Lowell Reginald Pohardman Leavteland Hardy Martin Great Island Sigibie Pogetts Atta Quincy Club Dore Edwin E Devi Ore James Whiting Santee William P. Sanrnet Jeffrienehores Nes Marblehea Bac Aesachsetts W. Jones Henry M. George E. Pearfmann Jeffries Point Oares Larg Cap Ton Y Tyhmmertenn C N- C Columbia New Bedford

Tufts A. G. Elects Officers and Managers

The Tufts College Athletic Association held its nine elections. Officers elected include President Ericks on, Vice President Pierce, Secretary Price, Treasurer Fra Wnw, and Collector Dr. Charles C. Stroud. Baseball manager Ralph Danford Thomas, track manager Josiah D. Butler, and tennis manager Julius Russell Sibley were chosen with assistants named. A class of 1901 nominating committee was formed and there were changes on the Tufts Publishing Association board.

Tufts College Athletic Association Ace Ielandare Ericksson Presiden Pierce Price Fra Charles C. Stroud Ralph Danford Thomas Arthur H. Morse Arthur Ww. Coolidge Josiah D. Butler Arthur Patterson Julius Russell Sibley Theee Herey Chester Turner Leslie D Pier A. Sdore Erickason Mala. PF. Smith Red D. Thomas Roger W. Armstrong Pinza Herbert Sherer Willard Co. Herce Aleanore Mrickee Tufts College Publishing Association Leslie C. Wells Foxboro Austin Ra Hawes F. Leslie The Tuftonian

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