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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1904
Page
5
A lively claim promotes FORCE flakes as having a crisp appetizing taste that creates a craving. The copy implies the delicious flavor signals a healthy benefit and urges readers to try the product for its promised goodness.
District Attorney Malone received a Harvard analysis of the stomach contents from Dora Louise and May Cabifcient, who died suddenly at their South Hadley home on March 27. The report states death in each case was caused by ptomaine poisoning, ending the case.
The Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church West Newton street celebrated its 65th dedication anniversary last evening in the church basement. The event included the church council led by President Arthur P. Pearce, the sewing circle, the young people's society and the church choir with over 500 representatives from church groups in attendance. A 25 piece concert followed by a banquet and reception honored the pastor Rev Henry Birkner marking 25 years of ordination, as the sewing circle presented a mammoth rose basket containing a gold purse equal to the church’s years of existence.
Honora F. Shaw widow of Philip F. Shaw died at her home 44 Polk Street Charlestown yesterday at age 74. Solemn high mass of requiem will be held Wednesday morning at St Francis de Sales Church. Interment will be at Maiden.
John Cross drowned in Bridgeport Connecticut yesterday. He is not known in Waltham and police have found no trace of him locally.
A Georgian claims coffee caused nasal catarrh and impaired vision, detailing recovery after switching to Postum Food Coffee. He asserts his family’s headaches and sleep improved, and many others he influenced now prefer Postum. The Postum Co. of Battle Creek urges a ten day trial and references The Road to Wellville.
Judge Robert O. Harris lauded Massachusetts probation law saying seventy five percent of 601 men women and minors in Suffolk County were saved from crime. He urged it as a solution to the criminal problem while Harvard Dental School alumni gathered at Young’s for a Cambridge meeting. Officers for the year were installed with Parsons as president and Stanley as vice president.
The Class of 79 marks 25th anniversary with a three day celebration. A reception at Parker House precedes golf at the Myopia Club in Hamilton. The class baby, Ci. P. Nichols, the first child born to a member, will marry in Haverhill today. Nichols stands six feet seven and a half inches tall.
The Free Public Library of Oxford will receive a $1000 gift from Hon. Richard Olney of Boston, a native of Oxford, to honor his father. The donation creates the Wilson Olney library fund, with net income for buying books. The building is expected to open to the public the first week in July.
Perfect weather conditions and broad interest marked the 80th birthday celebration for Mrs. Cheney. The event drew several family members and neighbors who gathered to honor her long life and community ties.
A large group of Mrs Ednah D Cheney’s friends attended yesterday afternoon’s event at the New England Hospital for Women and Children. She was among the hospital’s original corporators. The day opened with a reception in the surgical building hall followed by brief addresses.
In Roxbury Court yesterday four automobilists were charged with operating without license plates. Charles T. Chase and Edward Moffett were fined $10 each after arrest by Patrolman Thompson of Station 10. John F. Boles and George Donahue were held in $100 apiece until next Thursday.
This week offers a special excursion from Boston to St John direct on the steamship Calvin Austin leaving Friday July 1, in addition to regular coast line trips to St John via Portland Eastport and Lubec. Another popular trip runs to Bath Richmond Hallowell and Augusta with connections at Bath Boothbay and others. Regular Sunday Bath trips start July 10 at 6 am with return at 6 pm. The direct Boston to St John service resumes July 4 and operates Mondays and Thursdays at 12 noon on the Calvin Austin.
The office of the Central Vermont railway at 860 Washington Street advertises high backed cushioned seats on the train. Passengers are promised comfort and the best views along the course.
A fire gutted the Goodyear rubber store run by Robert Josselyn at 24 School Street, causing over 5000 dollars in damage to the building and contents as well as adjacent premises. Firemen battled smoke for half an hour. Lieutenant Sweeney of Engine 6 was cut by glass while reaching the flames. The building is owned by the Boston Universalist Society.
Alderman Kneeland proposed and passed a new order asking the corporation counsel whether the city ordinance under Chapter 315 of the Acts of 1904 is in force, given the Mayor did not approve within 10 days and it was sent to the originating council branch. If not, why not.
Police executives and officials debate a proposed shirtwaist uniform for men. Some praise it as practical and comfortable, others deride it as impractical or ridiculous, with one officer noting attire would affect laundry costs for tall, heavy officers.
Alderman Curley proposed an amendment to the 1898 revised ordinances that abolishes the bath department board of trustees and transfers the department’s business to a single superintendent at a $2000 salary.
A defective wire sparked a blaze in the home of Engine 2 Somerville on Broad way last night. The fire caused about 100 dollars in damage and an alarm from Box 116 was dispatched as the building narrowly avoided total destruction.
Amherst June 27 President George Harris denounced the wealthy in a baccalaureate sermon at Amherst College. He warned that fashionable city society breeds low moral standards, with divorce and corruption in politics tied to money and favors.
Miss Rose Geggis of East Boston won Archbishop Williams prize for excellence in Christian doctrine studied outside school hours. The award was presented at the Church of the Holy Redeemer in East Boston Sunday morning. Geggis graduates Fitton High School this June, first in her class. Second prize went to Miss Helen A. Kelley of Roxbury, awarded this year for the first time.
In Norwood on June 27 three solid silver communion cups valued at 1000 dollars were taken from St. Catherine's Catholic Church along with other valuables, marking the most extreme vandalism in the town's history.
Frank Briggs a letter carrier from Back Bay was struck by an automobile near Dartmouth Street on Commonwealth Avenue. The machine, alleged to be driven by Dr. Joseph Belli-neatt, knocked him unconscious and broke both knees. He was taken to City Hospital. Briggs resides at 108 Rogers Avenue Somerville.
Judge Fallon discharged a prisoner charged with drunkenness, denouncing indiscreet and officious police officers. The court found the defendant not intoxicated and of sober reputation, stressing respect for efficient police while condemning careless conduct.
Simon Alexander, chairman of the Linas Azadek congregation, defends his handling of amusement proceeds raised for Beth Israel. He says Meyer’s claim of only 153 dollars is partly false, noting more was turned over but wasted on lawyers. He asserts the season was four Sundays and that the congregation has 42 members, not 10.
Thomas Potts, a Biddeford Civil War veteran who died Friday, said he fired the shot that killed Stonewall Jackson at Chancellorsville. He recalled being a picket near a ravine on night two of the battle and identifying the officer as the man he struck.
In Roxbury court Judge Bolster berated John Stevens and Willis McCormack, alleged Harvard graduates, for stealing red lanterns used as warning signals on Commonwealth Avenue near Massachusetts Avenue. They were fined $15 each.
Miss Rose J. Geggis, 17, of Fitton High School in East Boston, won the third annual Christian Doctrine Prize awarded by Archbishop Williams for excellence in the subject.
The Rev. George L. Perin predicts few Protestant churches will remain in Boston’s heart within 50 years as congregations follow immigrants up town. He notes North End origins, Hebrew migration to synagogues, and dwindling attendance as travel distances deter worship, while religion remains important.
Aged marketing letter promotes Dr. S B Hartman and Peruna as a cure for female weakness and catarrh. The ad claims free personal correspondence, nationwide testimonials, and easy access to medicines at drug stores. It cites Mrs P Schug of Appleton Wis and urges letters to Hartman Sanitarium Columbus.
More than 500 Shriners from Aleppo Temple aboard the steamer New Brunswick made a first annual harbor excursion. The ship circled the harbor with their emblem flying from the masthead on a black flag bearing a Turkish Jez and crescent.
Taunton June 27. Rival claims for salutatorian between Miss May A Finn and Ormon Bassett led to omission of that feature with Miss Estella F Bassett named valedictorian. A semi chorus sang classical selections, Miss Mary M Lincoln wrote the class ode, and Miss Ruth N Ripley composed the music. The event was described as the most brilliant in Taunton High history.
A published figure error reduced to three digits in East Boston's Fourth of July funding shows the East Boston Carnival Association should receive 500 rather than 1500. Officials correct the record after inquiries from East Boston citizens seeking accurate expense information for the celebration.
Arrangements for a garden party to aid the Daly Industrial School on the grounds of the institution Train Street Dorchester are complete. Details for patron comfort and enjoyment have been carefully arranged for tomorrow.
The latest phase in the alleged kissing case unfolded at the Registry of Deeds East Cambridge yesterday as Bertha Frances Oliver filed a writ of attachment against John Rafferty for five thousand dollars.
An old Milwaukee advertisement features Mrs M Brickner praising Peruna for curing female catarrh after headaches back pains and dizziness. The copy argues many female illnesses stem from catarrh and that Peruna cures catarrh wherever located presenting a testimonial from a local address 99 Eleventh Street Milwaukee.
A $1,000,000 attachment against John J. Banigan of Westerly was filed in City Hall by United States Marshal Stone for Charles Borland of Cambridge Mass for breach of contract. The case will be heard in the United States Circuit Court on November 15, 1904, against Banigan and others including Leonard Imboden Arthur P. Weeden and Howard M. Prindle with the writ witnessed by Chief Justice Melville W. Fuller and sworn by Joseph P. Warren.
Thousands of Boston women packed the Jordan Marsh store on the first day of a June clearance sale. Hats and millinery from 25 cents to 30 dollars, tailor made and shirtwaist suits at half price, and reduced collars, silk stocks, and linen goods drew shoppers all day. Home goods including glassware, silverware, rugs, and bedding plus clocks and books featured deep discounts as the sale runs through Thursday the 30th.
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