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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1904
Page
2
Astoria reader Mrs J R Bennett reports quick health gains from Paine's Celery Compound and nerve vitalizer. She cites relief from neuralgia back pain and widespread use in her household. The ad touts real strength and health for weak women and worn-out men, with frequent testimonials.
An ad urges customers to visit a druggist today to try Paine's Celery Compound and observe how differently it makes them feel. The message emphasizes immediate personal impact and commercial availability.
Alfred Farlow of Brookline is the new head of the First Church of Christ Scientist Boston. He was elected president at yesterday afternoon's annual meeting in Symphony Hall before about 2500 attendees. The report shows 30,684 members with 3102 new additions, 619 branch churches, and 850 service locations. Judge Septimus J. Hanna praised rapid progress, especially in Great Britain, while Stephen A. Chase was re-elected treasurer and William B. Johnson clerk.
International Day at the divorce court details a dispute between Murray A Barrabee and Ida Barrabee. Allegations include cruelty and infidelity with lodger Nathan Olsher and involvement with Mrs Page in Maine in 1901. Barrabee testifies paying $3 weekly during separation. hearings adjourned to continue.
The libel case of Effie M Jronikey against G Caleb began with a marriage in Nova Scotia on March 21, 1890 and desertion in April 1895. The libel was not properly drawn and the matter was adjourned to October.
In the case of Alice P Carpenter versus Edwin P the court will delay relief until October due to incomplete drawing of the libel by the counsel.
The divorce court session opened with numerous uncontested matters before moving to contested cases. Litigants spanned ages and social strata, including references to a traditional New England family and cases with Russian origins. Judge Sheldon presided as patricians and others observed quietly from the benches.
The case of Anna B Bradbury against Albert L Bhe cites gross intemperance and confirmed habits of intoxication. It notes the husband spent two terms in Foxboro, married April 23 1884, and began overloading in 1888, leading to a decree nisi.
Jennie N. Schieve, a Winthrop area hair dresser, testified she bore family expenses from the wedding day and that after the baby’s birth in 1893 her husband deserted. The case ends with a decree nisi.
The wife accuses Thomas H McGowan of regular drinking, beating, and rough treatment during quarrels and states his later attachment to another woman. The case was taken under consideration by the court.
Sarah Conley petitions for dissolution of marriage to John in October 1896. After nine years of marriage, he deserted her, leading to a decree nisi in the case.
A court records a decree nisi in the divorce proceeding between David Ross and Edith M. with the desertion grounds noted. The decree signals the pending dissolution of their marriage.
Helen Aldrich sues Harry L for alimony after separation amid allegations of infidelity. They wed Jan 10 1899 and lived together until spring this year. A private detective confirmed the allegations and a decree nisi was granted awarding Helen $28 weekly alimony, the amount paid since separation.
Discrepancies over the marriage date appear in the libel case Mary Binnemans versus Frank. The matter reappears for court in October.
Eugene H. M'Kenney sues Clara A. in a divorce action claiming marital disharmony after her 1901 departure from a shared home. The court grants a decree nisi as the petition proceeds toward final dissolution of the marriage.
The Board of Aldermen postponed action on four mayoral appointments after weeks of delay. James Mulcahy was rejected in committee session by a 7 to 6 vote. Also held up were Josiah H. Benton Jr as library trustee Thomas Sproules as overseer of the poor and Gordon Abbott as statistics trustee. Alderman Curley was named as responsible for Abbott’s stalled appointment.
Elbridge T Gerry of the New York Yacht Club reports improved convalescence aboard the Electra after a month of rheumatic illness. He states he feels better and in improved general health compared with the previous period.
The enterprise training ship Jeavés is slated to sail from Boston for Provincetown on June 22, returning in October. The voyage will visit Algiers and Gibraltar as part of the schedule.
Ex-Alder man James F Nolan accuses Citizens Trade Association of East Boston of inconsistency over Massachusetts Wharf Trust Company petition to lay a spur track from the waterfront to Boston and Maine lines. He says support for the petition clashes with advocacy of grade crossing abolition on the east side. Witnesses Alfred L Dox, Augustus N Fish, William B Phinney testify. hearing virtually over.
An aggressive pitch from Osmo-Chemic Physicians at 18 Boylston Street touts a complete cure for ten dollars if treatment begins before June 19, with no extra charges. The text extols radiance remedies, painless methods, and a superior medical future, urging curable cases to start at their office before June 16 or 15, framed as a time-limited, low-cost opportunity.
A veteran B M foreman, A. Bean, credits Gemad-Chemic doctors with curing his neuritis after trying the treatment free. He reports relief from pain and nerve discomfort, better sleep, and resumed duties, praising the doctors and recommending the remedy.
Mrs. J Sharp of 64 Jefferson Street Lynn Massachusetts says eight years of deafness left her stone deaf in one ear and tormented by loud buzzing and roaring noises. After visiting Osmo Chemic doctors she reports the noises are gone and she now sleeps well and feels strong.
The Osmo-Chemic physicians claim a perfect examination method using Radio-Active Solution and the Osmo-Chemic Screen to detect disease in any part of the body without cost. It promises readily identifying illnesses with no payment required.
Carrie Moody of 207 Meridian Street East Boston Massachusetts describes years of pressure in the chest and misdiagnosed bronchial trouble. She credits Osmo-Chemic treatment with removing a chest and breast abscess and easing her breathing, calling the cure remarkable.
Mrs Josephine Grant of Roy Jefferson Avenue Everett Massachusetts reports a one year struggle with a nerve disease and rheumatism. She was advised to try a chemical system of medicine by a friend and began treatment with remarkable improvement.
Treasurer Thomas B. Dwyer of the Democratic State committee, back from a St. Louis water works convention, says Olney has a good show for the nomination and that Parker’s boom may be subsiding. He praises Boston’s Mayor in comments heard across the country and notes an orderly, promising atmosphere in the Democratic ranks after Springfield.
The advertisement credits multiple individuals from Lynn, Albany, Cumberland Mills, Portland, Milford, Bellingham, Syracuse and other locations with curing deafness and related symptoms after using the Radiant Light Treatment. Names include R S Wilkins Emma A Wilson Ida Olsen Levi Southwick J W Stewart J S Harder C N Porter George Hartshorne Lillie Tone A Flick among others detailing addresses and outcomes.
Mr. Wm. F. Hopkins of 3 Ferry St Everett Mass says eight months ago rheumatism forced him from a long held position. After failing with doctors and advertised remedies he consulted Osmo-Chemic physicians who examined him and claimed they could cure him. He reports improved health, able to work and sleep nights for the first time since illness.
Mrs H A Misener of East Boston Massachusetts recounts a four year illness including bronchitis and a breast cancer. After an X Ray diagnosis she received Osmo-Chemic light therapy and reports full recovery with gratitude for the treatment. She urges others with cancer to seek this system of medicine.
L Frankett M D chief cutting offices open daily 0 a m to 5 p m. offices at 1 Boylaton St incorporated 44 Central Square Lynn Mass 311 Main St Worcester Mass 9123 Him St Manchester NH Congress St Portland Me Office hours daily closed Sunday
The state auditor secretary and adjutant general who are appointed the bounty commission met at Auditor Turner's office and organized with Turner as chairman and Secretary Olin as secretary pro tem. Olin is preparing a bounty application form as the group proceeds slowly due to lack of funds until the treasurer negotiates bonds for the $350,000 appropriation.
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