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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1896
Page
8
The advertisement touts Paine's Celery Compound as a universal remedy for nervous debility, dyspepsia, biliousness, liver and kidney troubles, neuralgia, and rheumatism. It cites Prof. Edward E. Phelps of Dartmouth College as originator and claims it restores sleep, appetite, digestion, and a calm nervous system.
Captain Charles Cook St John aged 53 died of heart trouble at his home in Chester Pennsylvania last Wednesday. Burial was held yesterday at South Norwalk Connecticut with Rev. J B Bates of East Boston Seaman's Bethel officiating. He left a widow a daughter two brothers a sister and retired navigators. He was a familiar figure in East Boston with his silk hat and Arthur whiskers and commanded ships trusted by stockholders and sailors alike.
James G. Moffett of South Boston died Friday at his father Edward Moffett’s residence after an illness of over a year and a half. He was educated at Lincoln grammar schools and English High School, a prominent City Point Rowing Association member who won prizes. He leaves a father, mother, and two sisters. Funeral at Gate of Heaven Church Monday at 9 am, with interment at Calvary cemetery.
Edwin Pratt a longtime Weymouth lumber dealer and longtime deacon of the Union Congregational Church died this forenoon at age 79. He served as vice president of Weymouth Savings Bank and is survived by his wife two sons and a daughter.
The Winthrop Republicans held their caucus last evening and chose delegates for state and Ninth district. State delegates include O. E. Lewis Alfred Tewksbury Lawrence Neebe and district delegates favoring Jesse M. Gove and George H. Hibbard H. A. Root Nathan Floyd J. R. O'Hara and E. V. Newton.
The Massachusetts Reform Club heard Hon. John R. Proctor and Commissioners Rice and Harrow discuss civil service progress and future extensions. They noted reduced costs and expediting government work, warned against veterans preference undermining merit, and urged extending the merit system to postmasters laborers and legislative and judicial staff.
A Boston retailer advertises the greatest clothing sale with 160 000 bargains. Men’s suits, overcoats, trousers, hats and shoes are offered at deep discounts, many with refunds for dissatisfaction. The sale runs daily from 8 am at 91 Summer St, with late opening on Saturdays and Mondays.
London March 20 The south division of Louth by election to fill the late Dr Daniel Ambrose anti Par nellite seat results in McGhee an anti Par nellite being chosen.
Thirty one uninstructed delegates to the State convention were elected in New Bedford on March 20 all supporting Reed. District delegates generally favor William M. Butler as delegate to St Louis.
The 112th anniversary of the Old Roxbury City Guard was celebrated at the Quincy House with a banquet hosted by Company D of the First Regiment infantry M V M. Major Clark's Orchestra provided music as Brigadier General N A M Dudley and others spoke on military affairs.
Gallant veterans of Boston Post 200 G A R and Boston W R C 157 enjoyed a camp fire in Red Men Hall 514 Tremont last night. Joseph Ridlon presided with Adjutant Edward W. Cody. Mrs Emma E Dinsmore presented a bound war record book costing over 100 dollars. Supper followed at 10 with doughnuts and cheese given to Sgt Major William G Whitney. Music by Alpha's orchestra kept the dancing going past 2 AM.
Republicans in Medford held ward caucuses selecting delegates to State and congressional conventions. All State delegates are pledged to Reed, with lists by ward naming delegates for both State and congressional posts. Several notable names appear across wards including Williams, McIntyre, Oldfield, Cushing, Kittredge, Bird, and Archibald.
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