Extraordinary Closing-Out Sale at Continental Boston
An announcement of a massive removal sale at the Continental in Boston, offering hundreds of thousands in stock at unprecedented prices. Spring and summer suits, overcoats, pantaloons, and fittings from Sawyer Woollen Co and Mechanicsville Woollen Co, with many lots priced at $10, $2, and $3.50, to run from May 15 until stock is exhausted.
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New England
Continental
Boston
Sawyer Woollen CO
Continental Clothing House closes out stock sale offer
An advertisement from Continental Clothing House announces large reductions in its Furnishing Department. Lot 13 offers 8300 dozen white summer merino underwear at 25 cents each, Lot 14 suspenders at 15 cents, Lot 15 suspenders at 20 cents, and Lot 16 seamless hosiery at 10 cents. The sale runs weekly until stock is cleared before moving to a new store, with samples mailed to cash buyers nationwide for inspection before payment.
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New England
Cohoes
N. Y
Nashawannuck Mills
Nashawannuck
National Mills
New York
United States
Pena
Cassia
Ccs
Cvceese
Cayonno
Chieseasace
Public Health Report Highlights Contagion Trends and Food Safety
The nineteenth annual report of the State board of health surveys contagious diseases, milk as infection vehicle, and food drug inspection. It notes unusual immunity to infections, details smallpox origins, typhoid and diphtheria links to dairies, and emphasizes milk safety. Recommendations urge stronger local health boards, better lab facilities, and potential law changes.
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State Board of Health
Medfield
State Board
Connecticut River
West Falmouth
Maynard
State Board of Heat
Melrose
Wellesley
Malden
Cambridge
Boards of Health
Board of Health
State
Big suit sale in men s ready made department
In stock today over fifteen thousand suits from foreign and domestic cassimeres, with six bargain lots. Lot 1 offers 200 Riverside woollen mills worsted cheviots at $9 each in four button cutaway frock coats. Lot 2 200 fine worsted cheviots $9. Lot 3 800 Sawyers woollen indigo blue cheviots $9. Lot 4 200 Broadbrook mills light colored diamond pattern all wool chevires $10. Lot 5 300 all wool light brown homespun $8. Lot 6 500 Pontooluc mills indigo blue flannels $6.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Riverside Woollen Mills
M. A. Lapham & Co
Millbury
Mass
Sawyer Woollen CO
America
Broadbrook Mills
Pontooluc Mills
United States
Disposal at Medfield shows land sewage disposal viability
Fred Brooks describes small scale sewage disposal on land under favorable conditions as feasible with minimal annual cost and thorough effluent purification. The report notes winter performance as less definitive, and highlights extensive food and drug inspection data including adulteration rates and the impact of regulatory enforcement.
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Medfield
Fred Brooks
Elizabeth Williams Marries Arthur Cushing in Cambridge
At King's Chapel last evening Major and Mrs. Williams hosted the wedding of their daughter Elizabeth Winslow Williams to Arthur Percy Cushing. Dr. Henry W. Kilburn was best man, and the couple plans residence at 12 Haviland Street after June 1 following a reception at the Vendome and a short wedding tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. K. Williams
King’s Chapel
Elizabeth Winslow Williams
Arthur Percy Cushing
Thomas Cushing
Chauncy Hall School
Messrs. S. Ferris
G. G
C.J. Williams
F. Frank Gray
G. P. Messervy
W. B. Clarke
Henry W. Kilburn
Miss Williams
Bngle
Cambridge
Vendome
Veteran Ad Agency Leader Moves to Park Row
The Bates advertising agency relocates to 88 Park Row New York. J H Bates has run ads since 1863 through partnerships with Pettengill and Locke. Since 1886 he bought Pettengill & Co and over twenty five years he has paid newspapers in the U S and Canada more than 15 million dollars in advertisements. His business outlook is strong with expanding annual expenditures.
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J. H. Bates
Potter Building
Parkrow
New York
Bates
8. M. Pettengill
Oo. R. Locke
Locke
Mr. Bates
8. M. Pettengill & Co
United States
Canada
Virginia gentleman bequeaths private library to Estes & Laurait
A cultured Virginian with refined literary tastes and a noted book collector has signed over his entire private library to Estes & Laurait for sale without reserve. The collection is described as well worth inspection and offers a rare chance to acquire rare volumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Estes & Lauriat
City Notes From Boston Declares A Busy Day Of Local Events
The Leydon sailed from the navy yard for Portsmouth with 64 men to join the Constellation being fitted at that port. W. E. Dickeson arrives to head the polaris copist duties at the Boston Custom House. Albert Merrill Jr. funeral held at Rutland Square with pallbearers from Boston Commandery, Council and Blue Lodge. Boston Belting Company names officers at annual meeting. Dorchester Yacht Club held routine meeting. Mr French presented with desk and chair. Rev CHiniquy spoke at Baptist Tabernacle urging dollar contributions for revival. Lewis J. Bird Co sold properties at Ocean Avenue Crescent Beach for 2005 and 4200. Luther W. Holman trial set for May 24. Contractor James Hill dies from derrick accident. Williams Market corp reelects old board. Francis S. Williams president, Henry Williams treasurer.
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Albert J. Merrill, Jr
Rutland Square
BE. A. Horton
Boston Commandery
Boston Council
Blue Lodge of London
Boston Belting Company
Converse
Williams. Eaton
James Bennet Forsyth
George A. Miner
P. T. Edmands
C. C. Converse
James Pierce
J.D. Smith
Edward Upbam
George O. Currier
Thomas Lang
Dorchester Yacht Club
P. Humphrey
The
Baptist Tabernacle
Charles Chiniquy
Rome
Justin D. Fulton
Lewis J. Bird & Co
Fair View Cottage
Ocean Avenue
Crescent Beach
Hayford
D Street
Boston
Jeremiah Lynch
Luther W. Holman
Cellins
Kil Emeline B. Holman
James Hill
Regent Street
Bescon and
Tremont Streets
Williams Market Corporation
Francis S. Williams
Henry Williams
Private dinners at Parker House and Crawford House
Last night Parker House hosted numerous private gatherings with a complimentary dinner for Mr. F. B. Converse and a large theatre party dining after 10:30. Mr. James Wemyss entertained friends at Crawford House, submasters held their monthly dinner at Young's on finances, Horace T. Rockwell led the master printers dinner, and W. T. Whitcomb delivered a paper on Antique Printing.
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Parker House
F. B. Converse
James Wemyss
Crawford House
Young
Horace T. Rockwell
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Boylston and
Washington Sts
Dover
N. H
Mechanicsville Woollen Company
Mechanicsville
Conn
Continental Clothing House
the Public
Davenport
Budland
New York City
Asay
England
Cushing—Williams
Witnes
Leydon
Navy Yard
Portsmouth
Constellation
William E. Dickeson
Polariscopist
Philadelphia
Washington St
BOTON
Boston Post
Tricycles
Franklin ST
Rew
Head & Sons
Washington Street
ER. W. D
Dixon Bros
Commercial Wharf
Loston
W.P. Balch Live Stock Commission Agency
Devonshire Street
James P. Stewart
Medford St. Charles
Nova Scotia
And
Cumberland
Revere
Bowdoin Square
Masa
Eo Hi
J.D. Packard & Sons
Chardon St
WM. H. Parmenter
Kansas City Land
WM. HW
Parmenter
State Street
Paine
Canal St
South Side
LB. M. Depot
Health Food CO
Tremont
Coventry Machinist
Columbus Ave
Nore Les May
N. E
Emord
Quinsler
Goddard Buggies
Clarendon Hotel
Berkeley
Clarendon Treets
Risteen
Pyle
Taylor
Star & Graves
Grovexs
Dreuggiss
Howard W. Spurr & Co
Revere Coffee Mills
Revere Standard Java Coffee
Revere and
Commercial
Quincy Market
Maas
Very
Tuttle
Hyde Park
Merrimac Street
Blake & Ripley
Foreign and Domestic Fruit Agents ‘of
California Fruit Union
Florida Fruit Exchange
Chatham ST
E. Blake
K. L. Ripple
Sawtell & Pratt
Merchants’ Row
A. A. Kendall
Faneuil Hall Market
Isaac Locke & CO
Bacement
C. Lawrence & CO
Faneuil Hall
John P. Squire & Co, Pork Packers
Absolutely
John P. Squire & CO
No. Market St
East Cambridge
Meumat
Charles H
Pspepsia
R Bottle
Ston
Aiasse Visionm
Jackson
Miss
WM. Henry
Jo. T. Buck
Paris
Baker’s
W. Baker & CO
Dorchester
Einvelo
Ueier
Lincoln B
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