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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1916
Page
10
After two years in Lawrence county jail amid legal fights, a jury in Lawrence ruled Herbert L. White the owner of a large red rooster once claimed by Omah P. Chase. Judge Dana ordered the bird delivered to White, despite its value having fallen to about $1.
A reflective piece contrasts Miss Foolish Maiden who shares troubles and invites sympathy with Miss Wise Maiden who keeps her private life, faces troubles alone, and earns respect. Readers are urged to value restraint, inner guidance, and calm dignity over gossip and risky bravado. The note includes reader comments and light anecdotes.
George A. Whitmore a banker at 53 State street was arrested on a secret indictment charging larceny of 21 500 from Mrs Harriet M Huntington widow 71 living at 60 Central avenue Hyde Park. The suit stems from a failed iceless refrigerator stock scheme with alleged patents of Charles E Maxwell and claims Huntington paid Whitmore 21 500 25 000 and 2 000 in separate installments.
The Daily Post will feature Mary Pickford Talks usually five days a week, with an additional appearance each Sunday in the Sunday Post.
The Ralph G. Carpenter divorce hearing was postponed again by agreement of counsel and may not occur before May. Judge failed to appear. trial date undecided. Originally in Ossipee, the case moved to Concord for convenience amid a kidnapping episode. Husband is represented by Shugrue Smart Poston and Nathaniel E. Martin. wife by Streeter, Demond, Woodworth & Sulloway.
Augusta Maine reports Mayor Blaine S. Viles a Republican was re elected over Democrat Elmer E. Newbert by 1678 to 1161. Viles won seven of eight wards as the city government shifts to twenty one Republicans and three Democrats.
In Maine four of five city elections favored Republicans. Only Biddeford elected a Democrat Leopold A. Girard. Republican mayors won in Augusta Blaine S. Viles Bangor John F. Woodman and Brewer Frank H. Nickerson. Belfast Republican William K. Keene won by 94 votes as three wards went GOP.
In Belfast Maine on March 13 Republicans carried the city electing William K. Keene over Edgar F. Hanson by 94 votes. Keene secured 699 ballots to 605 for Hanson as three of five wards voted Republican.
The Republican ticket was unopposed in Brewer Maine with Mayor Frank H Nickerson re elected and ten aldermen chosen. Democrats made no nominations.
Bangor Maine March 3 Mayor John F Woodman defeated Democratic opponent Freeland Jones on a Republican ticket by 2361 to 1512 votes. The result confirms Woodman's easy win for another term.
Snow fell during the day as the city council seats were filled. Of seven aldermen and 15 of the 21 common councilmen chosen are Republicans. Mayor Woodman has served four full terms and was chosen last December to succeed Mayor Frank Robinson Democrat who died in office.
The Whitaker family of Brighton fights to overturn Albert O. Whitaker's will alleging undue influence and fraud. They seek to claim the estate valued at over 30000 with only 2500 in specific bequests received by siblings. The testator died May 24 1915 at 69 after pneumonia. the will dated May 19 names housekeeper Jennie Hyatt. Contestants are Charles Whitaker Henry Whitaker and Mrs Sarah Nelson of Brighton.
Engel Cone Shoe Company employees on Orleans Street East Boston walked out at noon yesterday after the firm refused a piece work wage increase. About 450 workers are out. Company officers say 40 demands were in the petition. 30 granted, the raise denied remains a point of contention.
Francis J. Mahoney of Somerville was chosen to represent Boston College in the peace contest to be held in Boston next month. Judges include Rev. Michael J. Jessup S. J. prefect of studies, Rev. John Mitzpatrick S. J. senior professor, and Rev. Thomas Miley S. J. minister at the college.
A Boston charity event staged by the Temple Ohabei Sholom sisters at Beacon Hall Brookline featured a ball and vaudeville to raise funds for Boston's poor. Highlights included a snow scene and rainbow lighting with Daisy Wu and Sumner Gordon guiding the program. Mrs M M Eichler led the committee with assistances Mrs Ray Goldman and Miss Therese Cohen. The event aimed to aid the city’s poor.
An advertisement advises that excess stomach acid causes fermentation and discomfort. It recommends neutralizing acid and stopping fermentation by taking one to two teaspoonfuls of Bisulated Magnesia after meals, and to ask the druggist specifically for this antacid.
A crowded catalog lists Ivory Soap Kirk's Lilac Soap Lifebuoy Palmolive Pears Unscented Soap and many other products. Also advertised are hot water bottles fountain syringes rubber gloves perfumes tooth powders toothpastes and cosmetics with prices noted for era shopping.
Minard's liniment offers quick relief for cuts bruises and sores as a safe antiseptic and germicide that cleanses and heals rapidly. The ad claims broad New England household familiarity and availability through druggists.
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