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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1905

Page

5

Gloria Tonic Offered As Free Rheumatism Cure

Milwaukee promoter John A. Smith claims Gloria Tonic cures rheumatism of all forms without stomach distress. He touts hospital trials and endorsements, offers free trial packages and a free rheumatism book to anyone who writes promptly.

John A. Smith Milwaukee Wis G. Quintero The University of Venezuela United States Eugene H. Plumacher Maracaibo Stevenson Macadam Analytical Laboratory Surgeons Hall Edinburgh Scotland L. L. Rathman Calcote South Australia Health London England Gloria Bldg

Morse elected captain of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company

William A. Morse was chosen captain of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company at the annual meeting in Fanueil Hall with Usher presiding. Officers include Porter and Hill as lieutenants and Oakes as Adjutant-Colonel. Morse, former state representative and senator, is an attorney at the Equitable building.

William A. Morse Ancient and Faneuil Hall Usher Charles H. Porter Samuel A. Hill W. H. Oakes House of Representatives State Senate Equitable

Militia Camp Set at Westfield for July Encampment

The State militia selects Westfield Meadows for a July 5 to 12 encampment. Infantry will travel 108 miles by rail to join the brigade led by Brigadier-General Whitney, with units from Worcester to Adams. Cavalry and artillery depart July 8, aiming to be in camp by noon for the review.

Westfield Meadows Hingham Boxford J. H. Whitney Embury P. Clark Frederick K. Pierce Worcester Springfield Orange Pittsfield Northampton Greenfield Adams George H. Priest Wakefield Fitchburg Lowell South Framingham Marlboro Concord Stoneham Southbridge Boston Milford Lawrence N. Duchesney Lawrence Troof Edward H. Keyes Chelmsford Signal Corps Christopher Harrison William A. Pew William H Roxbury Walter O. Stevens Robert E. Bell Thomas Edmands Tabatanene Andrew Fitz Fort Rodman New Bedford Naval Brigade Navy Department Buffington Camp Bartlett W. F. Bartlett Charles F. Wonson

Brighton man committed to private sanitarium after alienist visit

Louis F. Girard of Whittemore and Girard, living at 93 Foster Street Brighton, was examined by an alienist yesterday and committed to a private sanitarium. His grief over his wife’s death last Wednesday raised fear he might become violent and harm himself and his two sons.

Louis F. Girard Whittemore New York Toy Line Pitts

Aransas cargo breaking up after liner wreck

Reports from Vineyard Haven say cargo from the Joy liner Aransas, sunk by the coal barge Glendower early Sunday, is breaking up with portions floating near the wreck. Divers will inspect the site to assess possible salvage. current and seas hinder recovery. No trace found of Miss Field's companion despite detective efforts and witness statements.

Vineyard Haven Joy Aransas Glendower Confidence Sullivan Lewis Wharf

Pluck of First Officer Crocker Amid Aransas Wreck

First Officer C. P. Crocker stayed aboard the sinking steamer Aransas with five companions, waited in the rigging for a tugboat to rescue them, and trusted in God to deliver them. He downplayed heroism, noting the sea was calm and rescue would come.

Aransas C. P. Crocker Patience Mr. Crocker

Fires Rage in Plymouth Area Forest Blaze Threatens Homes

For over a day 500 to 1000 workers from Plymouth Kingston Plympton Carver and Middleboro plus New York New Haven Hartford railroad laborers fought a massive forest fire. Firefighters used sand and dirt to build trenches and burn out underbrush as wind shifts risked trapping workers near Indian Pond. Several railroad crews faced near drowning as flames boxed them in before rescue.

Plymouth Kingston Plympton Carver Middleboro New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Indian Pond Middelboro

Rojestvensky Quits Vanfong Bay Squadron Sails

Admiral Rojestvensky withdraws from Vanfong Bay after several days at sea as his squadron sails out of Nhatrang Annam on May 9.

Rojestvensky Vanfong Nhatrang Annam Vanfong Bay

Supreme Lodge Holds 18th Annual Session at Tremont Temple

At Chipman Hall Tremont Temple the Supreme Lodge New England Order of Protection met for its 18th annual session led by Supreme Warden Jonathan W Chapin. Officers present included Henry Mauser D M Frye John P Sanborn Mary S Ellingwood and Frank E Hill. Chapins report cited prosperity and a total membership of 41265 as of April 1 1905 with 3573 new pensioneficial members. Sanborn reported cash on hand 11363 73 as of March 31 1905.

Chipman Hall Tremont Temple Supreme Lodge New England Order of Protection Jonathan W. Chapin New Haven Supreme Chapin Sanborn

Man Killed by His Wagon on Broadway Bridge

John Madden died when a four horse lumber wagon overturned on Broadway Bridge Chelsea at 7:30 last night. The wheels passed over him and he died en route to Frost Hospital. Madden of 11 Hawthorne Street Everett leaves a widow and six children. His team belonged to Thomas Tighe of Cambridge. Madden was a member of the Teamsters’ Union.

John Madden Broadway Bridge Chelsea Frost Hospital Madden Hawthorne Street Everett Thomas Tighe Cambridge Teamsters’ Union

Jar of Gold Fish Starts Fire in Haverhill Tenement

A small boy placed a jar of gold fish on a piazza and fire officials believe the jar acted as a burning glass, focusing sun rays on a Fifth Avenue double tenement causing fire damage. William Cate Jr., a tenant’s son, was nearby when the blaze started.

Haverhill Fifth Avenue William Cate, Jr

Great Closing Out Sale Pushes Deep Discounts

A bustling sale advertises aggressive price cuts on spring clothing. Large lines of men’s suits topcoats and raincoats arrive for May delivery, with prices ranging from seven to eighteen dollars and an urging to shop, compare, and buy.

Also Mentioned on This Page

WM. A. Morse Ancients Porter Summer Street Mr. Hill Union Street Samuel Lawrence Henry Walker J. Payson Bradley L. L. Duchesney Jacob Fottler J. Stearns Cushing Captain Morse Westfield Aransas Cargo Miss Field Miss Anna Field Mr. Pitts Miss. Field George W. Soule Huntington Avenue Soule Post Mate Crocker Togo Jackies Mikasa Far Russia Baltic the Metropolitan Clothing Co Norfolk Keene
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