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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1896

Page

5

Electric treatment advertised at Boston dermatology institute

An advertisement for the John H. Woodbury Dermatological Institute at 11 Winter Street Boston touts a large static electricity machine used daily to treat many ailments without disrobing or shocks. It claims to improve blood and skin conditions, digestion, insomnia, obesity, asthma, rheumatism, and more, offering a Turkish bath like benefit. the machine is in free exhibition and fees are moderate.

John H. Woodbury Dermatological Institute Winter Street Boston Gall

SCHOOLDAYS OVER Another Army of Graduates t a Leave Their Books Behind

Boston and vicinity public schools sent forth another army of graduates to pursue higher studies or enter the world of business. Needham High School featured garnet and white decor and a motto Workers Win. A X ray demonstration by Charles B. Moseley and Edith M. Willgoose as valedictorian highlighted the ceremony. Diploma presentations were made by Isaac F. Paul.

Boston Needham High School Charles B. Moseley Edith M. Willgoose Shakspere Althea F. Fyfe Philip M. McArdle Smyrna Florence T. Brown Leonore Sophie M. Briggs Florence G. Erskine James A. Douglass Virgil’s “Eneid Seth A. Lewis Olive A. Kee Isaac F. Paul Committee On High Schools

Massachusetts Normal Art School Graduation Ceremony

Yesterday morning the Massachusetts Normal Art School held graduation exercises at its Exeter and Newbury streets building. Colonel Henry A. Thomas urged devotion to higher education in the arts, while Mrs. Henry Whitman warned against art’s self conscious tendencies. Diplomas were presented by Mrs. Kate Gannett Wells to graduates across multiple classes, including Mabel J. Brigham, William Edwards, Louise S. Goldsmith, and many others.

Massachusetts State Normal Art School Exeter Newbury Streets Kate Gannett Wells William H. Dewart Trinity Church Henry A. Thomas Boston United States Henry Whitman State Board of Visitors Mabel J. Brigham William Edwards Louises. Goldsmith Manton B. Merchant Anna B. Morton Ellen F. G. O'Connor Blanche I. Baker Amy I. Burbank Freeman B. Currier Harriet M. Day Vlora G. Eldredge Pauline Warner Elizabeth Heard Joseph P. Leonard Elev F. G. O'Connor Gertrude M. Robinson Harriet L. Tufts Flora L. Creber Minnie B. Dewey Frank W. Eames Robert H. Greene George H. Wilde Elizabeth J. Hinckley Edward A. Lunt Edith Rose Augustus F. Rose Arthur Ray

Diploma Ceremony Presented By School Chair Dunn

Edith M Willgoose spoke as Fde M Dunn chairman of the school committee presented diplomas to graduates Winthrop M Southworth Charles B Moseley Agnes M Smith Ella M Horrocks Alice M Twigg Irving Southworth John F Gilfoil Jose mine B Blackman Marion R Stevens Edith M goose.

Edith M. Willgoose Fde M. Dunn Winthrop M. Southworth Charles B. Moseley Agnes M. Smith Ella M. Horrocks Alice M. Twigg Irving Southworth John F. Gilfoil Josemine B. Blackman Marion R. Stevens Edith M. Goose

West Roxbury High Graduation Honors Range of Graduates

West Roxbury High School held graduation exercises in the school hall with E H Capen of Tufts delivering a talk on education. Military diplomas were awarded to Frederick Slater Jr and others, and a portrait of Dr Louis Pasteur was presented to the school. Diplomas were issued to Fourth, Third, and many names listed for the third year class, including Howard B Wheelock and Harry P Cowee among others.

West Roxbury High School E. H. Capen Tufts College France Germany Frederick Slater, Jr Howard B. Wheelock Leutenant Harry P. Cowee H. Clifton E. Barton Dr. Louis Pasteur Charles A. Drew Edward Erickson Philip C. Gerlach Caroline M. Adams Blanche E. Atherton Helen D. Barrett Ethel M. Beaumont Susan M. Bradley Alice C. Clapp Roy R. Homer Annie R. Faunce Alice B. Felton Frances H. Jordan Laura M. Lougee Helen M. Low Elizabeth A. Lyons Margaret T. McManus Bertha S. Nichols Annie L. Rhodes Gertrude H. Rossborough Louise A. Sauer Katherine N. Sullivan Margaret L. Toole Agnes C. Watson James F. Trask Joseph F. Travers, Jr Clark W. Tuttle Samuel Vorenberg Waldo W. Weller Edmund J. Welton Frank X. N. Wessling Newton K. Wilcox Harold Willis Harold R. Woolf

Needham High at Graduation Exercises Colorful Hall Decor

Needham High School held graduation exercises with garnet and white decorations, a motto “Workers Win,” and a stage lush with ferns and cut flowers. Speakers included Irving Southworth on The Perils of Our Country, Ella Horrocks on Midsummer Night’s Dream, and John Gilfoil on The Genius of Napoleon. An X ray demonstration by Charles Moseley pleased the audience with other musical and literary items.

Needham High School R. L. Webb Irving Southworth Ella M. Horrocks Josephine E. Blackman Gounod Napoleon John F. Gilfoil Lessine Nathan the Wise Marian R. Stevens Alice M

Rice Training School Diplomas Awarded to Graduates

Interesting exercises were held at Rice Training School and diplomas were awarded to graduates including Frederick J. Burrill Myron G. Clark Chester A. Clear George S. Cohen Charles H. Coleman Jeremiah J. Collins John J. Connelly Henry C. Cook Clifford S. Cox Herbert C. Crowell Charles BE Cutter Harold F. Cutter John J. Downey Harry A. C Pay Edward F. Feldman George J. Foley J. R. French Edward Graham Curtis Ra Gray James F. Harahan Walter J. Hayes Charles A. Kelly Herbert C. Lauinger Thomas F. Lawless Morris A. Lazarus Charles J. Levy Harry S. MacCorry Thomas W. Marony Joseph B. McGinniss Frank J. McIntyre Charles McManus Frank Monjovie Herbert B. Powers William J. Purchas Carl E. Shaffer William H. Smith Howard B. Temple.

Frederick J. Burrill Myron G. Clark Chester A. Clear George S. Cohen Charles H. Coleman Jeremiah J. Collins John J. Connelly Henry C. Cook Clifford S. Cox Herbert C. Crowell Charles BE. Cutter Harold F. Cutter John J. Downey Harry A. C. Pay Edward F. Feldman George J. Foley J. R. French Edward Graham Curtis Ra Gray James F. Harahan Walter J. Hayes Charles

Roxbury Parochial Grad List From Our Lady of Perpetual Help

At the closing exercises of the School of Our Lady of Perpetual Help the graduates were Bartholomew Bowen William J Cleary Martin Keogh Denis W Kerrigan Catherine A Bowen Anna A Bronn Mary F Burns Louise C Conway Grace E Doherty Mary G Donnelly Louise A Fernands Mary M Finnerty Catherine L Gately Florence E Grant Jeremiah F Moriarty Stephen McGlone John OBrien John F Power Thomas V Toohey Bridget M Hayes Mary G Kelly Anna A Kenney Elizabeth G Kilduff Mary G Lawton Mary J Niland Josephine G ORegan Helen A Power Mary E Sweeney Grace M Viguers.

Bartholomew Bowen William J. Cleary Martin Keogh Denis W. Kerrigan Catherine A. Bowen Anna A. Bronn Mary F. Burns Louise C. Conway Grace E. Doherty Mary G. Donnelly Louise A. Fernands Mary M. Finnerty Catherine L. Gately Florence E. Grant Jeremiah F. Moriarty Stephen McGlone John O’brien John F. Power Thomas V. Toohey Bridget M. Hayes Mary G. Kelly Anna

Holy Redeemer Graduates East Boston High and Grammar

Holy Redeemer in East Boston lists graduates from both the High School and Grammar School. High School names include Julia J Brant Alice L Burke Catharine C Crowley Ellen M Deignan Anna L Dolan and others. Grammar School graduates include Mary B Canty Anna F Croak Mary G Caddigan Elizabeth M Fitzgibbons and more.

the Holy Redeemer High East Boston Julia J. Brant Alice L. Burke Catharine C. Crowley Ellen M. Deignan Anna L Dolan Margaret I. Fitzgibbon Mary A. Gallagher Margaret M. Geggis Mabel J. Golden Margaret M. McGovern Matilda M. Nugent Alice D. Strong Grammar School Mary B. Canty Anna F. Croak Mary G. Caddigan Elizabeth M. Fitzgibbons Alice Flynn Charlotte H. Gallagher

St John’s Parochial School awards ninth grade certificates

At the closing exercises in Woburn there were no graduates but ninth grade certificates were issued to Katherine Leonard Alice Mc Laughlin Nora Weafer Ellen Quinn Elizabeth Murphy Mary McDonald and Helen Gillis.

St. John’s Parochial School Katherine Leonard Alice McLaughlin Nora Weafer Ellen Quinn Elizabeth Murphy Mary McDonald Helen Gillis

East Boston High Announces Class of Graduates 192?

The East Boston High School list of graduates includes Ethel M Allen Jeannette Anderson Ethel M Bean Sophie M Briggs Florence T Brown George A Clark John J Condon James A Douglass Lester F Emery Florence G Erskine Catherine L Fitzpatrick Althea F Frye Lillian M Hawkins Marion F Hayes Olive A Kee Charles T Kellough Seth A Lewis Ruth R Littlefield Philip M McArdle Louis L Palmer Bertha A Preble Alice H Samson Sadie C Smith William C Smith William T Smith Ella M Swint Marion H Woods.

Ethel M. Allen Jeannette Anderson Ethel M. Bean Sophie M. Briggs Florence T. Brown George A. Clark John J. Condon James A. Douglass Lester F. Emery Florence G. Erskine Catherine L. Fitzpatrick Althea F. Frye Lillian M. Hawkins Marion F. Hayes Olive A. Kee Charles T. Kellough Seth A. Lewis Ruth R. Littlefield Philip M. McArdle Louis L. Palmer Bertha A. Pre

Madame Goudin of Hillsdale Inundated With Marriage Proposals

Mme. FE M. Goudin the French resident who claims a $17,000,000 fortune has received hundreds of letters from across the United States and Europe since her inheritance became public. Proposals of marriage flood in as far as Paris with self described princes and relatives offering titles or fortunes. the nervous, English limited Mme. Goudin laughs at the bids and plans to use some wealth for charity and to finish her house and grounds.

Hillsdale N. J Mme FE. M. Goudin United States Europe Mme. Goudin Graunrids Paris Mme, Goudin

Wife Proposed Salem Divorce Libel Details Long History of Abuse

A Salem divorce libel by Alden B. Gardner against his wife Sarah Gardner reveals years of alleged cruelty including profane language furniture throwing hot water assault with shears a whip a revolver threat to blow out his brains and attempted stabbing with a carving knife The wife contends the husband assaulted her and allowed her control of their daughter while past trouble predates 1893 The case involves multiple lawyers and a lengthy trial with lingering questions over a Boston visit and locked room tensions.

Salem Alden B. Gardner Sarah Gardner Gardner

James Thornton Shines at the Park amid Boston Notes

James Thornton delights large audiences at the Park this week after returning from New York venues. Clara Thropp, author and actress, promotes her new book A Few Little Lives illustrated by Archie Gunn. The piece mentions May Fisk at Castle Square and entertainment plans at Tremont, Castle Square, and Music Hall with Italian composers tonight.

Clara Thropp B. F. Keith Yankee Cruiser Archie Gunn Miss Thropp

Li Hung Chang Visits Prince Bismarck in Berlin

Li Hung Chang, returning from Moscow where he attended the Czar's coronation, visits Prince Bismarck at Friedrichs rhem. Count Herbert Bismarck escorts him from the railway station to the castle. The ex-chancellor and Li Hung Chang exchange remarks on governing nations.

Berlin Li Hung Chang China Moscow Prince Bismarck Friedrichsrhe Herbert Bismarck

Graduation Exercises at Abington High School

Abington High held graduation at Franklin Hall on Wednesday evening. Salutatory by Bernice E. Childs, class prophecy by Amy H. Blanchard, valedictory by Alton P. Trufant. Diplomas awarded to Classical course Bessie F. Nash and Harry E. Pennington, General course Amy H. Blanchard, English course Eva E. Allen, Annie M. Buckley, Bernice E. Childs, Anstiss M. McDowell, Alton P. Trufant, Harriet A. Williams.

Franklin Hall Bernice E. Childs Amy H. Blanchard Alton P. Trufant Bessie F. Nash Harry E. Pennington Eva E. Allen Annie M. Buckley Bernice BE. Childs Anstiss _M. McDowell Harriet A. Williams

Feet At Auction Trilby Social Raises Church Funds

In New Brunswick New Jersey Olive Branch Society of St. John's Episcopal Church held a Trilby social in the George street chapel. Young women lined behind a curtain as bids determined who would escort a partner to supper, the event benefiting the church. The crowd filled the chapel and the younger members defended the playful fundraising activity amid some criticism from older parishioners.

New Brunswick N. J Olive Branch Society St. John’s Episcopal Church Trilby George Street Charles B. Wright Mr. Wright

City Briefs Show Crime Follows: Body Found in Charles River

A dead male body parts were found by sailors in the Charles River opposite Granby street Back Bay yesterday afternoon. Police believe remains were thrown into the water by students dissecting. The find includes a thigh and pelvis bone with minimal flesh.

Charles River Granby Street Back Bay Alexander McCabe Pope Street Andrews Swift Street Boston City Hospital Morrisey Philadelphia Clarence E. Nichols Camden Street Division 5 Phil J. Rowe Nichols Superior Court Cyril Wright Mary A. Heffernan United States District Court Grand Jury Nelson Fred Anderson Marcus T. Spring George Treman South Lincoln Post Office Crysanthemum Four Charlestown Ellis’ Hall James Barber Monument Crowley Griffin James Duelly Foley Brennan Buck Wing Miss Perry Somerville W. J. Egan W. F. Dennis F. M. Finn J. P. Brennan Harvard Medical C. P. Harkins, Jr M. D Newton Holy Cross College J. J. Harkins St. Augustine’s South Boston Paul S. Harkins Dorchester P. J. Harkins P. R Holyoke Harrison Avenue Old St. Patrick’s Church Charlestown Artillery Company Ninth Infantry United States Alderman Mahoney Alderman Presho William Oakes John R. Murphy Joseph Corbett James Phelan Frederick Carpenter William Henry Thomas Gallagher Francis Donoughue James Murphy Charles Murphy

Stiletto Attack Breaks Out Between Italian Workers

On Lower Common street, Millie Pitocello and Dominic Tastine, Italian operatives at the Washington mills, quarrelled. Tastine stabbed Pitocello three times in the head while Pitocello cut Tastine in the arm and side. Pitocello is hospitalised in dangerous condition. Tastine is listed as serious.

Lawrence Millie Pitocello Dominic Tastine Operati Ves Lower Common Street Tastine Pitocelle

Roland for an Oliver

Max Bearman a Federal street pawn broker faced five counts in the Superior Criminal Court for receiving stolen goods. Three inmates Casson Holland and Bemis testified against him with items including silverware hardware clothing watches and lace curtains about $300 in value. A driver J J Urick testified to taking curtains while intoxicated and selling them to Bearman for $5.50. Bearman’s defense prompted the trio to testify against him.

Max Bearman Federal Street Superior Criminal Court Bearman Casson and Holland State Prison Bemis House of Correction C. P. Wilson Clarence H. French Simon Robinson James Doran New York & Boston Dispatch Express Company J. J. Urick New York & Boston Dispatch

Gloucester hotel owner jailed for liquor nuisance

In Police Court George W. Patterson proprietor of the Commonwealth Hotel was found guilty of maintaining a liquor nuisance and sentenced to six months in the House of Correction plus a $150 fine. Nathaniel Atkinson, who claimed the liquors at trial, was ordered arrested for perjury.

Gloucester George W. Patterson Commonwealth Hotel House of Correction Nathaniel Atkinson Patterson Atkinson

Olivette Joins Boston Maritime Service for Summer Travel

The Canada Atlantic and Plant steamship line expands from Boston with the Olivette sailing on Saturday July 1. The trio of ships will run weekly between Boston and Halifax, connecting with rail and water lines to interior points. The Halifax Hawkesbury and Charlottetown route remains, promising improved service for tourists. The Plant line emphasizes its trusted management and aims to enhance travel comfort this season.

Boston Maritime Provinces Canada Atlantic & Plant Steamship Line Olivette Halifax Hawkesbury Charlottetown Plant

Bass Point Season Opens With Navy Band At Point

The Bass Point regular season begins Sunday with the Naval Brigade Band and notable singers alternating for a 1:39 pm to 9 pm concert. Conductor Lafricain led a program with solos by former Symphony Orchestra members. After Sunday, daily band concerts will be held on the Bass Point House lawn, and the gravity railway will open next week. Nahant line boats run every ninety minutes from Lincoln wharf near the North ferry.

Bass Point Naval Brigade Band Lafricain Symphony Orchestra Bass Point House Point Lincoln Wharf Battery Street

Right of Way Dispute Over Wesley Place Sidewalk

The Supreme Judicial Court dismissed Gio Batta Deffarari v Kilby Page finding the plaintiff has a right of way over Wesley place but no right to use the sidewalk on land north east of Wesley Place in Boston. F Rackeman argued for the plaintiff and W B French for the defendant.

Gio Batta Deffarari Kilby Page Supreme Judicial Court Wesley Place Boston F. Rackeman W. B. French

Fire destroys Proctor Bros. cooper shop in Nashua

Fire in the storehouse of Proctor Bros cooper shop in Nashua destroyed the 150 by 30 foot building packed with hoops and staves. Loss estimated at 12000 dollars insured. Hawkins was injured by falling timber and several firemen overcome by heat and smoke.

Nashua N. H Proctor Bros Cooper Shop Hawkins

Fire destroys Bridgewater house and barn. $4000 loss

Bridgewater Charles Sample residence and barn burned yesterday afternoon. Insurance covers the roughly 4000 dollar loss. E P Carpenter Post G A R members with wives and Foxboro Brass Band were in Nantucket yesterday. They hosted Thomas M Gardner Post at Sea Cliff Inn. Undine, a sloop yacht from Newport with Benjamin Dean and Walter Dean aboard, arrived at Edgartown. Woonsocket Rubber stockholders who owned shares in April 1893 were invited to a meeting at the Alice mill office in Woonsocket this afternoon.

Bridgewater Charles Sample E. P. Carpenter Post Foxboro Brass Band Nantucket Thomas M. Gardner Post Sea Cliff Inn Undine Newport Benjamin Dean Walter Dean Edgartown Woonsocket, R. I., Rubber Company United States Trust Joseph Banigan Alice Mill Woonsocket

Mr Wolcott's Dilemma Faces License Debate

The Governor will likely avoid deciding on the engineers issue\n and may refer the dispute over Chief Wade's interpretation of the five-year engine run requirement to the court of appeal.

Wade Court of Appeal

Reduced excursion fares to Chicago for DNC via Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania Railroad will sell excursion tickets for the Democratic national convention in Chicago on July 3 4 5 and 6 at a single round trip fare. Tickets are valid for return until July 12 inclusive. For details contact the Boston agent at 20 Washington street.

Chicago Ill Pennsylvania Railroad Company Washington Street Boston Mass

Horse dies after over feeding in court case

In the Superior Court before Mason C J the jury awarded H C Robinson $150 against G M Baker. Robinson had a horse boarded by Baker whose neglect led to the horse escaping and consuming oats from a bin causing its death. Cilif ford argued for the plaintiff and P H Rust for the defense.

Superior Court Mason C. J H. C. Robinson G. M. Baker Robinson Baker W. Cilifford P. H. Rust

Straw Man on a Pole at Washington Park Roxbury

Residents near Washington Park Roxbury reported a body-like figure atop the park flagstaff yesterday morning. Officers found a stuffed straw man lodged near the top. Captain Hurley directed the city messenger be called as the matter was deemed not a police funeral.

Washington Park Roxbury

My Clothier Keeps Busy As Elevator Links Floors

The serge suit department on the third floor of the Massachusetts Clothing Company, My Clothier, at Hanover and Portland streets, stays busy most of the time. The electric elevator connecting departments is a happy addition to this popular clothing house.

Massachusetts Clothing Company My Clothier Hanover Portland

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