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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1914
Page
11
Miss Katherine B A Thompson receives a $1000 bequest under the will of the late Police Inspector Walter A Abbott who died recently at his West End home. Abbott also left bequests to his two sisters and two brothers. Dr Charles H Ab at 2umford Me receives the x 6 of the estate.
An antique advertisement warns catarrh as a dangerous disease caused by frequent colds. It promotes Hyomei as a direct inhaled treatment, claiming rapid relief after first use and noting druggists sell the complete outfit for $1 with Riker-Jaynes Drug Stores offering a refund if unsatisfied.
At eight this morning a church service will be celebrated in the Dorchester street church South Boston with Rev. Joseph F. Coppinger of St. Augustine's officiating. Assisting are Rev. M. C. Gilbride deacon Rev. E. A. Costello sub-deacon and Rev. Henry Lyons master of ceremonies. The regular choir directed by Miss Helen A. Brick will provide music.
New York officials report winter snowstorms cost the city about 2.4 million dollars with 100 thousand more expected to finish street clearance. Eight storms dumped around 85 inches of snow, removing over 5 million cubic yards, weighing an estimated 8 million tons.
The British steamer Nubian reported picking up the crew of the American schooner Julia A. Trubee, abandoned March 7 in the 88th parallel north and 66 west long, while en route from Perth Amboy to Pointe-a-Pitre. The Nubian was traveling from Galveston to Liverpool.
In New York the 19 year old Harry Schaeffer told his parents he would rather die in the electric chair than spend 20 years in prison. He testified he and a companion wrapped a towel around William T. Martin’s neck during a robbing attempt at a West Side flat, and fled afterward. He claimed the other man is a fugitive and said most prosecution testimony was truthful. the case goes to the jury tomorrow.
Captain George W Eldridge, renowned hydrographer and author of coastal charts from Cape Henry to Hastport, died of heart disease at 9 00 yesterday in Allston. A Vineyard Haven resident, he built a 40 year career supplying nautical data to the merchant marine and advancing safe navigation systems. He leaves a wife and four daughters including Mrs W O White of Braintree. burial in Vineyard Haven.
Patrick Ferry of 1094 Cambridge Street Cambridge credits the motto Eat enough sleep enough and be merry enough for his longevity reaching age ninety. Born in Ireland he moved to America at twenty chasing gold in the West but settled in Cambridge where he is among the citys oldest taxpayers. Since his wife’s death two years ago he lives with his daughter Mrs Cornelius Sullivan and has three sons remaining.
Mrs Carrie EB of 110 President St Lynn Massachusetts credits Var-nesis with healing inflammatory rheumatism. She says swelling joints pain and stomach trouble vanished after using the remedy and invites visits to the Boston office for free physician examination and crutch displays. Advertises Var-nesis available at Riker Jaynes and other druggists.
Boston and Cambridge society note the engagement of Miss Margaret Richardson daughter of Mr and Mrs William Minard Richardson of 180 Brattle Street Cambridge to Dr Richard S Hustis of Cambridge. No wedding date set. Miss Richardson is a Vincent Club and 1910 Sewing Circle member. Dr Hustis has offices on Marlboro Street Boston and is Harvard Class of 1907.
George Chung a Chinatown laundry operator on Broadway South Boston was arraigned in the South Boston Police Court on a complaint by the parents of three young girls Patrolman Barry arrested Chung after a 12 year old girl was assaulted in the laundry The case was continued to Monday and Chung was held in 500 bond
Thomas Cooper de Leon, a prolific author noted for Civil War works, died in Mobile Alabama at age 75. He remained active in writing despite blindness in his final years.
A vintage medical ad touts California Syrup of Figs as a harmless laxative for children. It advises mothers to check the tongue for signs of illness and to give a teaspoonful to relieve constipation and restore energy, warning to avoid counterfeit syrups and to buy the 50 cent bottle from the California Fig Syrup Company.
A reader advertises a liquid treatment that allegedly reverses gray hair without dye or stain. It claims quick effects after four days and lasting results, with no scalp staining or greasiness, offering full particulars by mail for two cents postage.
Leading French doctors have used a prescription of vegetable oils for chronic stomach trouble and constipation that acts like a charm. One dose often benefits severe cases within 24 hours. Many readers report surprising results, and Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy is now sold here by Riker-J1 Drug Store.
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