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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1908
Page
3
Have you got next to our big sale at Wolf's where bargain treats await. The store touts goods at every price with quick sales and small profits. Big purchases are handed out to customers as soon as available, and the sale emphasizes Spring and Summer clothing with unique value this season.
Consumers spending 15 dollars on spring suits can reclaim 3.50 dollars while still obtaining 15 dollars worth of style and service. Browns appear in new shades with numerous patterns including smoke colors, modes, grays, and a range of weaves checks plaids and stripes.
A catalog notice praises a broad display of 18 suits with original styles, snappy fabrics and patterns. It highlights single breasted models with features from long roll lapels to new cuffs, offering something for both extreme and conservative tastes.
About a dozen garments described as tight fitting coats trimmed with braid and 13 to 21 gore skirts. Some are plaited, others full flare. Not a single suit is under $25 with most selling up to $27.50.
Worcester May 8. John Carroll of Milford was arrested on April 26 and handcuffs were placed on his wrists. He developed blood poisoning in his right wrist and was sent to a hospital for treatment. Doctors fear possible loss of his right hand or arm due to the bracelets.
William I. Alkon of Cambridge and Harris A. Alkon of Everett were held for the grand jury on conspiring to bribe a federal juror. Elisha Greenhood waived further examination after a two day hearing. They were committed to Charles Street jail in default of $5000 bail each.
Ludwig Wahall of Gardner became paranoid after ten hours of loud buzzing saw noise in a Worcester factory. He imagined objects with wheels were buzz saws and was committed to Worcester Insane Hospital today.
On Tuesday evening May 12 the Immaculate Conception Church Choir Association hosts its annual May party to raise funds for Boston College extension. Whist runs until 10 with dancing after. committee members include J. J. Crowley G. E. Curley Miss Josephine Lally and Miss Frances Capella.
In New Haven Connecticut probate papers reveal Miss Alice T. Booth’s will may leave most of her seven thousand dollar estate to her cousin Rev. Henry S. Dawson if he converts to Roman Catholicism. The will also directs specified bequests to St. Rose’s Settlement in New York and Catholic clergy and sacraments.
Louis B. Harding of Boston a wool merchant seeks return of a valuable heirloom locket with five large diamonds and five sapphires surrounding it. He sent the items to Mrs. M. Jenckes at 46 Fruit Street Worcester three weeks ago in a package that also included a plain gold guard ring.
E. B. Greenlaw aged 46 a travelling salesman from South Framingham shot himself in the right temple at the Milford House Milford. he died later at Milford Hospital. He formerly managed Armour refrigeration at Marlboro and worked at Sprague Williams grain elevator. he also served for years on the South Framingham police force.
Samuel Simes was arraigned in Municipal Court on charges of robbing the home of Jacob Novitch at 48 Salem Street. He was held for the grand jury in 1200 dollars. Rose Novitch’s detective work traced the suspect to Lynn and Brockton leading to his arrest on her complaint.
A launch from the cruiser Montgomery, anchored off Newport harbor, had a narrow escape in last night’s gale as its engine failed and high winds carried it away with five crewmen and two passengers aboard while returning to Newport.
A whaleboat from the cruiser and a torpedo launch recovered the disabled launch as searchlights from the cruiser aided the operation. The incident occurred as vessels operated near the open sea, with crewed craft incident response underway.
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