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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1900
Page
7
A critic argues against waste and explains how a tinted toilet soap cake costs more than Ivory. The writer notes Ivory lasts longer, costs less per use, and remains purer, arguing against paying premium for scented, colored wrappers.
Washington reports John D. Long's early sweetheart Miss Buck of Buckfield later married E S Mower. The Mowers sailed for the Holy Land from Boston February 1 and Mrs Mower died of pneumonia in Florence Italy on April 12 at the Convent of the Blue Nuns of Charity.
Judge Grant sustained the will of Benjamin French but refused to appoint Mrs. Julia French administratrix. The ruling followed a probate hearing over several days. The judge found the testator sane when he signed the will and codicils and noted the son was cut off in a deliberate act without undue influence by the wife.
Mrs. Lucy Davis, aged 106, died today at her son Dr. B F. Davis’s home in Auburn. Born in Lisbon in 182? she spent most of her life in Androscoggin and Franklin counties and had been an invalid for years. Her homes burned twice and she was rescued from a second story window during the 1896 Androscoggin flood.
Malden police with a Boston inspector arrested Samuel Bruce, 35, a Malden fish dealer living at 23 Tremont Street. He is charged with forging the name of Courtenay Baylor of 7 Water Street, Boston, to money orders and is alleged to have secured $215.
John B. Mason, leading man of the company, left Providence after Wheels Within Wheels to travel to New York and return for the Boston engagement. He announced his wife is accompanying him, drawing congratulations from the manager. Mason’s career spans Museum, Marion Manola, Friends Fritz, vaudeville, and major stage roles.
New couple Mr and Mrs John Mason reside at the Westminster Hotel in Copley Square Boston after a New York ceremony. Katherine Grey the noted actress has a storied stage career with Mansfield and Hackett companies and recent friction with Mr Mason's Frohman linked work.
Friends of Edward O'Donnell former secretary of the Boston Central Labor Union will tender a testimonial to his family this evening at Wells Memorial Hall 987 Washington Street.
Hilda Spong cancels London trip to summer on Long Island Sound near Stamford Conn. George Fawcett and J Benrimo join Jacob Litt for Caleb West at a major New York theatre. Trilby will be exhibited in Boston. Nellie McHenry to revive M liss with Frank Losee. May 28 opens Combination Park evenings with vaudeville. Cathedral choir to sing The Mikado at Roxbury May 17. Rice and Barton girls appear at Nickelodeon this week. Farren and Hamilburg highlighted for benefit at The Belle of New York opening. long Boston theater careers noted.
The week features Wheels Within Wheels at the Museum with strong acting and bright dialogue. Rogers brothers draw crowds at Hollis after last Monday’s reception. Our New Minister at Park Theatre gains favor and Broadway and Tokio at Tremont draw big houses. Sapho remains a draw at Bowdoin Square Theatre with a stronger company. The Lady Slavey closes its Boston run at Columbia with lively levity. Max Unger showcases remarkable physique and strength. The Police Inspector and other acts hold the Grand Theatre bill for the week.
The Red Hussar Band at Austin and Stone's captivates audiences with bright bits and witty interplay in a lively comedy of music and entertainment. The act pleases all classes of music lovers across the city.
The Adam Forepaugh and Sells Brothers combined show will arrive in Boston next Sunday and stay a week with twice daily performances on Huntington avenue grounds. Endorsed by major cities including New York and Philadelphia, the Boston engagement promises identical performances to those at Madison Square Garden.
In Brockton May 15 a heat wave day saw seventeen alleged violators rounded up in a liquor law dragnet. The group included druggists, grocers, barbers, and Armenian suspects, with the Howard Club among those cited. Most cases postponed. one man fined $50 and appeal noted.
The Small Maynard & Co publishing house at 6 Beacon Street reorganizes with Herbert Small retiring due to ill health. Dr Isaac Platt rises to president, John Miley becomes vice president and general manager, Lauraynard remains treasurer, and B Carmen serves as director.
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