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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1908
Page
4
An oral age old man recalls a wedding reel at Macreddin involving Molly and a stoireen. The verses mix memories of courtship progress and aging, with playful exchanges between Herself and Myself. The narrator cherishes youth while acknowledging time passing.
In Bowerport Illinois Johnny Jenks an elderly Irishman dies in the county poorhouse after a $100000 fortune willed to him is about to be turned over. He was the nearest relative of Mrs Lucy Millers who died in San Francisco leaving him the estate.
In Whitesburg Kentucky on May 12 an extraordinary Upper Rock Creek ceremony joined Leonard Hall age 15 son of Elder Joe Hall and Annie Profitt age 12 daughter of widowed Sarah Profitt. The groom’s father presided.
A combined committee bill on cities and metropolitan affairs expected today proposes a Chelsea Commission appointed by the Governor. The panel would later become an advisory board as outlined in prior Cole and Bailey Robinson measures.
London May 12 The House of Lords heard a sharp debate over American hop imports with Unionists urging a ten dollar duty per hundredweight to save the failing local hop industry.
In Newton Police Court three prominent residents Mrs. George N. Graham Mrs. Lola M. Arnold and Mrs. Isabella Barron faced suits to recover 45 dollars for books sold by Hall & Locke Company of Boston. They testified they believed they were joining a mothers club and that signatures were obtained by deceit. The case, before Judge Bacon, was tried jointly with Judge Eaton reserving decision.
The 21st annual convention of the supreme officers of the New England Order of Protection met in Ford Hall. Officers listed include Frederick T. Peabody Melrose supreme warden and many others from Cambridge Somerville Newport Providence Boston and more. Present officers were re elected with Anna M. Warne replaced by Mabel F. Batchelder amid a harmonious session. The supreme secretary notes 890 lodges in good standing with 21 new lodges formed and 3 transfers. total lodges 408 as of April 1 1908.
W H Leavitt son in law of William J Bryan was struck by an Italian model Dana who returned to demand more pay. Leavitt defended with a knife after being hit with a bludgeon. both suffered non critical head injuries.
The Knickerbocker company presented Il Trovatore at the Majestic Theatre in Boston with Mme Laura Rethy debuting as Leonora. Her clear voice and refined delivery drew a warm reception as the opening aria and closing act trio were well received. Signorina V Colombati as Azucena and Signor A Zubino as Manrico impressed, while Signor G Pemazzoni’s Count di Luna and the chorus earned praise. The show repeats Friday. Traviata with Mme Padovani follows tonight, and Thursday features Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci.
Medford residents look forward to a lively minstrel show by Mystic court 77 M C O F at the Opera House as part of the court May party. Ends and end girls will publish a truthful account of the City Hall police inquiry, with witnesses and Medford police officers in the spotlight.
Mrs. E. E. Teape and Mrs. Vera MackKelvie began a 400 mile drive from Portland to Portland Ore arriving in Newburyport this evening. They will depart tomorrow morning. They described the first day as enjoyable with no danger or trouble.
In Yekaterinoslav on May 12 prisoners breached the guard room wall with a bomb and fled. Ten who escaped the walls were shot by guards, with many others killed or wounded inside the jail, making a long death toll.
Fresh tea is essential and Salada claims ten weeks after picking in Ceylon the finest tea reaches you. The flavor comes from essential oil that deteriorates with age, so Salada is packed in sealed lead packets to preserve flavor, quality and economy in use.
A large number of friends and business associates attended the funeral of Samuel A. MacDonnell at Tremont Temple. Rev. Dr. P. S. Henson praised his ethical approach to business and generosity of mind. Floral tributes filled Converse Hall and the Tremont Temple quartette performed. Downtown businesses largely paused during the service. pallbearers named include John Lentz and T H Anderson among others.
In Port Jervis on May 12 Miss Amanda Roberts slipped on a rock and fell into four feet of water while attempting to land a big trout at Fish Cabin Falls Sullivan County. She saved herself and the fish with help from her mother and landed a two and a quarter pound trout.
Agnes Howard was fined ten dollars yesterday after being caught shoplifting. She said she intended to surrender what she had taken at the police station, while store detectives presented a conflicting account, leading the judge to impose the fine.
The Rev. Dr. Maurice P. Fikes of First Baptist Church in Franklin Pennsylvania set aside front pews for men to ensure a clear view of the pulpit from Sunday services. Women are not admitted to these seats and the arrangement will continue each Sunday night.
Crowds thronged the Vine Street Church in Roxbury for the A H Bazaars grand event by the Hibernian Fund Association of Boston Highlands. A stove, bedroom set, and sweater changed hands in raffles and auctions as a concert spiced the night and local leaders visited their Roxbury aides.
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