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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1898

Page

6

Doctor Pierce's Favorite Prescription Promises Health for Women

A Beloit era article extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for female disorders with a century of experience. It urges readers to write for guidance, shares testimonials from women claiming relief, and offers the Common Sense Medical Adviser free or for a fee, touting a life of health and motherhood.

DR. Pierce John Jones KR. V. Pierce Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute of Buffalo N. Y Pierce R. V. Pierce World’s Dispensary Medical Association

Sothern and Harned Star in The Lady of Lyons in Boston

Sothern gives a fresh Claude Melnotte while Harned charms as Pauline. Buckstone and Lawrence support. performances continue with a full lineup of upcoming attractions at Boston theatres. The piece notes actor movements including Woodruff joining Frohman and tributes to late figures in New York and Boston theatre scenes.

BH. H. Sothern Virginia Harned Hollis Street Theatre Boston Mr. Sothern Claude Melnotte Bulwer Claude Miss Harned Pauline Rowland Buckstone Colonel Damas Arthur R. Lawrence Beausant Lyons John Kellerd Walter Jones Colonel Thorpe Heart of Maryland New York Sol Smith Russell Tremont Theatre William Seymour Charles Coghlan Royal Box Hollis Grace Filkins James A. Herne Coghlan Ward Vokes Jones Alabama Castle Square Christopher, Jr Shaughraun Bowdoin Square Theatre Julia Arthur Kathleen Mavourneen Grand Theatre Dan McAvoy McAvoy May Howard South Africa Dr. Bowker Transvaal Gernert Hall

Moody Says Dry Dock Order May Die in the House

At the Algonquin Club dinner Boston merchants pressed for harbor improvements. George H. Lyman urged civic action while Woodward Emery outlined dredging, a 30 foot deep channel 1200 feet wide costing 500000, and a large South Boston pier. Moody warned a dry dock funding bill could be killed by a House point of order.

Boston Harbor Algonquin Merchants’ Club of Boston John Mason Little Woodward Emery Harbor and Land Commission George H. Lyman Hersey B. Goodwin Railroad Commission William H. Moody Boston Mr. Little Providence Lyman Harbor and Land Commissioners Constitution Wharf Nix Broad Sound South Boston Flats Navy Yard Charles River Park Commissioners Moody Treasury United States W. H. Lincoln Gulf New York B. F. Guild

Wagner Palace Cars Tour Offers Special Train April 1 9

Seven day Pennsylvania railroad personally conducted tour by special train of Wagner palace cars with all excuses priced at 25 dollars. Special Wagner palace cars run from New York on April 7 8 and 9 with no extra charge for extended stays in Washington or stopovers in New York. Itinerary provided by Jp N Bell tourist agent 206 Washington Street Boston.

New York Washington Philadelphia Pennsylvania Railroad Jp. N. Bell Washington Street Boston

Senate Confirms Nominations for Embassy Posts

The Senate confirmed Edgar C. Achorn of Massachusetts as second secretary of the embassy in St. Petersburg and Herbert H. D. Pierce of Massachusetts as secretary of the embassy in St. Petersburg.

Washington Senate Edgar C. Achorn Massachusetts Legation St. Petersburg Herbert H. D. Pierce St. Peters

Cambridge Board Deadlock on City Finances and Fire Department Posts

The Cambridge Board of Aldermen received a Middlesex County update on the Charles River bridge project. An interim order assigns ladder company lieutenant roles to permanent members while pay of fire captains rises. A dispute over $6000 for Rindge Field and park funding prompts a Council deadlock, with a committee stuck on holiday pay and city employee conditions awaiting legislative action.

Cambridge Board of Aldermen Middlesex County Commissioners Charles River Fire Department Hayes Par Rindge Field Common Council Park Commissioners

K of C Charter Presented to St James Council

The St James Council Knights of Columbus at Columbus Hall Grace building held a meeting last night presenting the charter from District Deputy Daniel L Prendergast to Grand Knight Michael A Sullivan who accepted on behalf of the council. A planned program followed led by lecturer M A Ryan and resolutions expressed sympathy on the death of Supreme Knight James E Hayes.

St. James Council Knights of Columbus Columbus Hall Grace Building Council Daniel L. Prendergast Michael A. Sullivan M. A. Ryan James E. Hayes

Belknap Henry Engagement Announced in Washington

Miss Alice Belknap of Washington will wed Barclay Henry of Philadelphia in early June. Belknap, daughter of the late General W. W. Belknap, once Secretary of War, studied in Paris and was a social figure in Nar ragansett Newport and Bar Harbor. Henry, a Philadelphia cousin of Mrs. Anthony Drexel, is a wealthy prominent yachtsman.

Washington Alice Belknap Barclay Henry Philadelphia Morton Henry W. W. Belknap Grant Senate Belknap Paris Narragansett Newport Bar Harbor Henry Anthony Drexel F. O, Prince Boston

Post Office Appropriation Boost for Rural Free Delivery

Washington reports the post office appropriation includes 160 dollars for rural free delivery in the next fiscal year. The sum is 100000 dollars more than the department had for the current year.

Washington Postoffice Postoffice Department

Dean's Ointment touted for skin misery relief

An ad claims Dean's Ointment provides instant relief for severe skin conditions and other exasperating diseases. It emphasizes non fatal but miserable symptoms and promises quick soothing effects.

Dean

Infatuated Girl and Man Seized in Cambridge Case

Maria E. Collins aged 17 and John S. H. Jones were arrested at 67 Portland Street Cambridge where they lived as husband and wife, Miss Collins claiming kinship to Jones. Jones admits a previous wife in Methuen and a divorce. authorities plan to bring them to court as mother collapses in shock.

Maria E. Collins Biddeford John S. H. Jones Portland Street Cambridge Miss Collins Jones Collins Maria Mrs. Ayer Anna Maria Simcock Murray Deehan

Mills Strike Fund Not Authorized Says New Bedford

The strike council announced H S Mills of New Bedford is not authorized to receive contributions to the strike fund. They voted to contribute 250 dollars weekly to support soup kitchens. The Spinners Union referred withdrawal from the strike council to its executive committee.

New Bedford H. S. Mills American Federation of Labor Spinners’ Union

Nine Hour Day Schedules Planned By Norwood Printers

J S Cushing & Co and three other Norwood firms will start May 1 with a nine hour workday for about 600 employees in printing and binding. The change is voluntary after mass meetings. no requests have been made yet to other companies. Berwick & Smith George P Scott & Sons and BE Fleming Co join the Cushings.

George P. Scott & Sons BE. Fleming & Co

Newton Winter Tennis Club Results Show Several Defaults

Wrenn and Codman highlighted a day of matches at Newton with Wrenn defeating Thatcher and Codman, plus several defaults including Hawes. Shaw defeated Forbes by default and Ware beat Holt. Looming matches include Ward vs Pier and Wrenn vs Codman with a full evening schedule tomorrow.

Newton A. P. Hawes Alfred Codman H. H. Shaw J. D. Forbes Ward H. P. Lavarack Pier K. Horton T. M. Shaw Wrenn Codman Marvin Ware Hallowell Henderson Matthews

New Base Comes as Boston Baby Show Draws Crowds

The Boston Baby Show drew several thousand visitors mainly women as new baby Miss Helen Elizabeth Dickhaut of Mt. Hope West Roxbury born April 17 1897 was entered. She spent five months in an incubator and is now healthy. Baby Clifford entertained the crowd with recitations. Prizes will be awarded Saturday.

Dr. Pierce Sarah Frampton Dayton Avenue Dayton Boston Helen Elizabeth Dickhaut Mt. Hope West Roxbury Clifford

Knights of Malta Dance at Odd Fellows Hall Grand Event

The Knights of Malta L Isle commanderys held a grand hall event with over twelve hundred attendees in uniform. W J Johnstone and M S Kahuri led floor duties as Dr W J Johnstone and Miss Alice Pritchard opened the grand march. A large circle formed with sword dances and Past Commander G F Walker received a golden jewel. Notables and members listed among attendees.

L’isle Adam and Constantine Commanderies Knights of Malta Odd Fellows W. J. Johnstone M.S. Kahuri Alice M. Pritchard William F. Clarke Flora Bagley G. F. Walker J. W. Holman Lizzie F. Coolidge D. M. Cressy J W. Holman L. M. Felch Rankin Dr. Walker L. M. Eaton M. E. Miller A. G. Walker Eugene Smith W. M. Macomber W. D. LeRoy H. O. Cole G. E. P. Russell Ella A. McLean Margaret Marshal George Morris Campbell C. H. Dearborn Myrtie Deckham T. H. Flowers Maxfield Bartlett J. J. Herne Mertie Morris Minnie Morris Ferguson Lizzie Marraty May Adams May McDonald T. J. Cadwallader Blanche Parker C. B. McLeod E. Hanson Alma Adams H. D. Smith Joseph Adams L. W. Young L. Martin Wilfred C. Cronk Mamie Vaughn A. F. Hall Tan Grace Davis Marie Patch Ethel Young James Driscoll Alfred Driscoll A. Blair D. Minot

Boston Lodge Elks Benefit Fine Tunes Show Length

The committee on attractions finished programme arrangements for the twentieth annual Elks benefit. With Manager Lawrence McCarty's help they trimmed an eight hour show to about five hours. Entertainments for the talent are set and the Boston Theatre doors open Thursday noon.

Boston Lodge of Elks Lawrence McCarty Boston Theatre

Yale Freshmen Baseball Dates Announced

Yale freshmen baseball schedule shows games against Harvard in New Haven May 14 and May 30 in Cambridge, with Harvard, and against Princeton May 21 in New Haven and June 4 at Princeton.

New Haven Conn Yale Harvard Princeton Cambridge

Massachusetts Committee Hearing on Public Labor Bills

The Committee on Labor at the State House Boston announces a hearing on March 17 at 10 30 a m in Room 431. Bills include abolishing the contract system on public works for Cambridge workers half holidays with pay, defining hours for state county city and town employees and wages for laborers, and eight hours work per day for public workers. Samuel Ross chairs, Thomas Donahue clerk.

Commonwealth OF State House Samuel Ross Thomas Donahue

Auction Sale of Interior Finish and Furnishings

An auctioneer sale at the Bradley Mansion Boston Highlands on Friday March 18 at 2 30 pm features 20 mahogany doors 12 marble mantels marble stands drawer cases book cases one bookcase and desk combined one billiard case chandeliers and many other items to be sold by SOLON BE YAN'T Auctio​neer 11 Tremont Mulding Boston Mass

Solon BE Yan't Auctioseer Tremont Mulding Boston Mass Bradley Mansion Highland and Linwood Sts Boston Highlands

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Joan Jones Bible OF the Louis James Widow Jones Grand Opera House Old Kentucky Columbia Miss Otis Graham Music Hall Hanover Street L. Walker Sousa Tremont Temple Frances Aldworth the Palace Austin & Stone’s Peerless Harbor Merchants’ Club Achorn K. OF C. Charter St. James Senator Hayes Repudiate Mills New Bedford Strike Council Norwood Press Newton Winter Club Evrenings Dion Boucicault Shaugh Raun Lorimer Johnstone Edward Felmonde FE. KL. Snader Wm. Cullington F. A. Page Arnold Reeves Carl Fey Fannie McIntyre Caroline Cooke Florence Hale May Dalton Nellie Hancock McAvoy and C. W. Littlefield Gilbert and Goldie Dick Bernard Gertrude Rutledge Dunbar Sisters Otis Crand Theatre Cor. Dover Kathleen Maveurneen Grace Otis Sportsmen’s Mechanics Building P. M. Adiiision Tremont St Telep Hone Tremont Hawor Hollis Theatre Isaac B. Rich E.H. Sothern Lady OF Lyons Lord Chumley Ursula the Royal Box Boston Museum Klaw & Erlanger Barnet & Sloane Nickelodeon Museum & Parlor Roxbury Eugene Tompkins Gay Elasee Matinee Chicago Orchestra Theodore Thomas Moe Ysaye Ats P.M Inordica Soid Hofmann BOX Cpat Co Knights OF Malta Dance L'Isle, Adam and Constantine Commanderies ELKS Model Playhouse Lillian Burkhart Comedienne Rowan Tree Rombelle Julie Mackey Mises Mr. E. Murray Wormwood Monkey Circus Woman’s Charity Club Hospital B. Schoeffpel Decerees Martha Morton Crand Opera House Flotrwin Thur MO Eames Ein Columbia Orchestra ELITA Oliver Proctor Otis ” Pax Austin & Stone Proupe Ciant Creat Danes Santa CO “Lamd Keno, Welch Frances Siilpwonen The North American Insurance Company Charles Be, McAllar
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