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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1909

Page

2

Bargain Basement Textiles Include Silks and Skirts

In the Tunnel Bargain Basement many lots are offered. Messaline dresses 11.06 with value 19.75, black Panama skirts 3.95 value 5.00, women and misses tailored suits 9.85 value 15.00, muslin combinations 91c value 1.50, white ribbed union suits 39c value 50c, chambray rompers 19c value 50c, china silk waists 1.47 value 1.95 2.95, infants' dresses white lawn 1.50 value 1.95, lace trimmed muslin drawers 19c a pair, black taffeta silk petticoats 3.45 value 4.50.

Remarkable four day large-egg record from Walsh henhouse

Mrs. John Walsh of 57 Central Avenue Everett sent a remarkable report of a 1-year-old barred Plymouth Rock laying four giant eggs in four consecutive days. The eggs measured eight inches around the long way and about 4 1/2 inches in circumference at the thickest part. The Walshes attribute success to clean wholesome feed and plenty of it.

John Walsh Central Avenue Everett Walsh Henhouse Walshes Walsh Plymouth Rock

Building firm files bankruptcy petition in Roxbury

Barnard Finn a builder of 159 Devon Street Roxbury filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in U S District Court listing liabilities of 287 587 and assets of 63 500. Secured claims total 221 650 held by Boston Penny Savings Bank Arlington Five Cents Savings Bank Conveyance Title Insurance Co and the estate of Lewis A Nute all secured by mortgages on realty. Assets are real estate recorded in the name of Mrs Finn.

Barnard Finn Devon Street Roxbury United States District Court Boston Penny Savings Bank Arlington Five Cents Savings Bank Conveyance Title Insurance Company Lewis A. Nute Finn

Clairvoyant Operative Sentenced In Atlanta

T C M Weaver rumored clairvoyant in Atlanta has been sentenced to 12 months in the chain gang and six months in jail.

Atlanta T. C. M. Weaver Nilas Professor West

Mary Quive to Appear in The Golden Butterfly Matinee

Mary Quive sister of Grace Van Studdiford will sing the prima donna part in The Golden Butterfly at the matinee this afternoon. She resembles her sister in voice and personality and has prior experience on musical comedy and comic opera stages.

Mary Quive Grace van Studdiford Miss Quive Broadway New York Delmar Opera Company St. Louis Henry W. Savage

Roxbury Man Rescued From Fort Point Channel

Dennis Malloy, 83, of 10 Andrews Place Roxbury, was rescued yesterday from drowning in Fort Point Channel South Boston near the Broadway extension bridge after his rowboat capsized. Railroad employees heard his cries and pulled him ashore after difficult efforts.

Dennis Malloy Andrews Place Roxbury Fort Point Channel Boston Broadway Extension

Will of Lydia Ann Robins Probate in Milwaukee

Lydia Ann Robins will filed for probate in Milwaukee leaves 9000 in personal property. She gifts 1000 to her niece Emily F. Sanger of Brookline Massachusetts and 200 each to Julia Robins Susan P. Robins and Mary R. P. Robins of Boston.

Chicago Lydia Ann Robins Milwaukee Emily F. Sanger Brookline Mass Julia Robins Susan P. Robins Mary R. P. Robins Boston

Gloucester Plumbers Strike Over Eight Hour Day

Gloucester workers walked out demanding an eight hour day at three dollars with time and a half for overtime. About one hundred plumbers are affected by the walkout.

Gloucester

Marine Eye Remedy for Red and Weary Eyes

Marine offers a remedy for red irritated eyes with soothing action. The product claims relief from tired and watery eyes and eye pain with regular use.

Wrights Back in Triumph Highlight European Air Feats

The Wright brothers Wilbur and Orville set multiple European records from 1908 to 1909 including a 48 kilometer flight 12 km beyond Farman, a 55 minute air stay, and a 2 hour 80 minute Michelin cup ascent. They will be honored in Dayton and New York with Taft delivering Aero Club medals while June celebrations unfold.

Wilbur Wright Farman M. Lassare Welller Sarthy Aero Club de le Hautis Spain England Italy Wilbur Orville Wright Dayton Wrights New York

Wright brothers return to New York from Europe aboard Ironprinzess in Cecilie

Wilbur and Orville Wright arrive in New York aboard the Ironprinzess in Cecilie after a warm European reception. They discuss government action on aviation rights and note tests will begin at Fort Myer June 8. They plan further European travel and do not anticipate regular passenger air service.

New York Wilbur Orville Wright Cecilie Dayton France Italy Germany England United States America Fort Myer Katherine Wright Pau Russia Great Britain Aero Club of America Wrights The Aero Club Europe Chicago

Wright brothers honored in Dayton two day celebration

Dayton readies a June 17 18 program for Wilbur and Orville Wright with cannon bells and whistles. An aeroplane flight by the brothers is planned at the fair grounds alongside medals and a National Guard audience. The event includes an automobile parade and prepares for flights to Fort Myer and Washington.

Dayton, O Dayton Wilbur Orville Wright Katherine New York Europe Fair Grounds National Guard of Ohio Fort Myer

Dartmouth Sophomore Thorne Weds Miss Wood in Providence

Raymond C. Thorne a Dartmouth sophomore and son of W C Thorne of Chicago elopes with Miss R Mayme Wood of 130 Chandler Street and marries in Providence on Monday. They return to Boston then Chicago to start a life. Thorne leaves college for his father’s business.

Raymond GC. Thorne Dartmouth Chicago R. Mayme Wood Providence Raymond C. Thorne W. C. Thorne Montgomery Ward Company Chandler Street Miss Wood A. T D. Wood New York New Haven & Hartford Readville Boston Mr. Thorne

Autoist Runs Down Child

Dora Levine six living with her parents at 1487 Columbus avenue was struck yesterday afternoon by an automobile owned and operated by A C Chisholm of Blue Hill avenue. The car halted and the child was taken home where she was found to have a fractured skull and other injuries.

Dora Levine Columbus Avenue A. C. Chisholm Blue Hill Avenue

Treasure Search Ends With Wreck of Vessel

Captain James Brown of Providence Rhode Island returns from the South Seas without the alleged Cocos Island treasure valued at 60 million dollars. He sailed February 2 and reached Sydney March 5 aboard a 25 ton schooner with four crew members, struck a reef two days later and was rescued by a French ship. Brown earlier claimed his former skipper Henry Smith told him in 1850 of locating the Peruvian treasure of gold diamonds and money.

San Francisco James Brown Providence R. I Cocos Island Antipodes Brown Sydney South Seas Henry Smith

Tufts Alumni Field Day Set For June 15

The Tufts alumni field day is planned for June 15 with registration at Ballou Hall. Athletics run 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., a gymnasium collation at 1 p.m., and afternoon events on the new 30 acre field featuring class baseball games and three diamond courts.

Tufts College Ballou Hall

Bankruptcy petitions filed against Miller Fuller and White Co

Bankruptcy petitions against the Miller Fuller and White Company a North Attleboro manufacturing jewellers were filed in the United States District Court yesterday by three creditors whose claims totaled 620 dollars.

Miller, Fuller & White Company North Attleboro United States District Court

Farmer Samuel Dalton Ends Life With Shotgun

In Hampton Falls New Hampshire on May 11 Samuel R Dalton a 40 year old farmer who had been ill for a week took a shotgun from a wall near his bed and killed himself. Household members rushed in to find his head blown to pieces. He leaves a widow and one son.

Hampton Falls N. H Samuel R. Dalton Mr. Dalton Dalton

Boyle’s Murder Story Rejected as Untrue Romance

Youngstown Ohio May 11. Officials dismiss James Boyle’s claim of a mystery surrounding the 14 year old death of Daniel Reebel Jr. The dead man’s father police and county officials concur that Boyle’s story is not credible and no investigation will be opened.

Youngstown, O James Boyle Daniel Reebel, Jr Boyle

Fire at Lewis Summer Place Causes Large Loss in Barrington

Great Barrington May 11 Fire at the summer place of Mrs. H J Lewis of Stratford Conn in North Egremont caused about 7000 damage last night. A large barn and a shed were destroyed along with a great quantity of hay and grain.

Great Barrington H. J. Lewis Stratford Conn North Egremont

Osmo-Chemic Physicians Offer Free Month Treatment

The Osmo-Chemic Physicians announce a four day offer ending May 15 to begin or renew treatment at 18 Boylston Street with one month of medicines and a thorough exam including X ray. No consultation fee. patients must act now to access cure hopeful chronic diseases.

Boylston Street

After Six Years The Osmo-Chemic Cure Ends Headaches

Mrs. S H Mills of 6014 Otis Street East Cambridge Massachusetts recounts six years of disabling headaches and says after the first Osmo-Chemic treatment she was cured and has remained free of headaches since.

S. H. Mills Otis St East Cambridge Mass

Mrs Jennie Tt Dunfey Takes Life After Financial Setbacks

In Lowell on May 11 Mrs Jennie Tt Dunfey hanged herself amid business losses affecting her husband John M Dunfey. Reports say despondency over misfortunes and a daughter’s insanity weighed on her mind.

Lowell Jennie Tt. Dunfey John M. Dunfey

Grand Ball Draws 400 Knights of Pythias in Washington

About 400 people attended Faulkner Company No. 22 Knights of Pythias Uniformed Rank first grand ball at Corinthian Hall Washington Street. Notables included Brigadier General John W. McBrine Colonel George M. Thompson Louis J. McKenzie and others. Proceeds will fund travel to the 1910 national convention in Milwaukee.

Faulkner Company No. 22 Knights of Pythias Corinthian Hall Washington Street John W. McBrine George M. Thompson U. R Louis J. McKenzie Frank Redy J. Edison Young Warner Brock The Pythian Gleaner George G. Hall Sorace Greeley Lodge F. W. Prescott Knight H. Nagler Knight H. Linsky Knight B. Shapiro Aids S. F. Greenstein Milwaukee

Iselin Skips Court For Sister’s Wedding

Oliver Iselin a Harvard sophomore son of William E Iselin of New York failed to appear in Municipal Court for a May 1 incident on West Street. Patrolman Murphy said Iselin was out of town and asked for a new summons likely to be granted. Nora Iselin wed Count Ferdinand Collaredo-Mannsfield in New York as the Iselin family attended the international wedding.

Oliver Iselin Harvard William E. Iselin Fifth Avenue New York West Street Patrick J. Murphy Station 4 Nora Iselin Ferdinand Collaredo-Mannsfield Iselin

Mrs Garraden and Miss Lawrence Arrive at Homestead

Mrs Garraden of Tranover Massachusetts with Miss Lawrence of Boston arrived at the Homestead in Hot Springs Virginia this morning on May 11.

Hot Springs F. Garraden Tranover Mass M. M. Lawrence Boston

Encouraging Letters Boost Osmo-Chemic Doctors Fight Disease

Miss A L Fillebrown of Somerville Massachusetts writes from 15 Buckingham St thanking Osmo-Chemic physicians for improving her health after suffering from chronic gastiritis. She offers to answer questions to help others and wishes continued success in their work.

A. I. Fillebrown Buckingham St Somerville, Mays A. L. Fillebrown Miss Fillebrown Chroule Gastritis

A Hundred Fold Praise for Osmo-Chemic Cure

Mrs. A. I. Lull of 265 Washington St Providence Rhode Island traveled to Boston with chronic intestinal illness. She credits Osmo-Chemic Physicians with curing what locals could not and says every dollar spent returned a hundredfold in health.

A. I. Lull Washington St Providence R. I Boston New England

Father of C. L. Tucker Dies at Auburndale

Albert S. Tucker, 66, father of Charles L. Tucker executor for the Weston murder case, died at his home 58 Bourna Street Auburndale after a long illness. He was born in Worcester and leaves a widow and one son.

Newton Alhbert S. Tucker Charles L. Tucker Mabel Paga Weston Bourna Street Auburndale Worcester

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Washington and Winter Sts Frene Cunnel Bargain Basement Chain Gang Mancae Golden Butterfly BAY State Glouceter Plumbers Triumph Fete Brothers Captain Brown TUFTS James M. Solomon CO Huntington Ave Mechanics’ Building Lewis Summer Place Nature Pythian Knights Winter Street William C Gregor Tremont St J. L. Plunkett Boylston St C. L. Tucker Morris & Butler Summer Street Wellington Wellington Visible Typewriter Co East Boston Margaret Walter Hartt Richards Kirby Bennington Street Cathedral Killilwa Mattapan George Gerald John J Mary FE Killilea Wallen Massasoit Street Puirview Cemetery Nason Tueretia W. Nason Marcela Street Sweeney Somerville John Cecilia Sweeney Mawn Somerville Avenue St. Joseph's Church Union Sequare
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