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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1913

Page

4

Says Wife Seldom Sober in Suffolk Divorce Court

John W. Ryan a Baltimore letter carrier testified before Judge Morton that his wife Ellen F. Ryan has been in a continual intoxicated state since their 1911 marriage. He said she was mostly drunk daily especially on Wednesdays wash day and on one occasion struck him with a knife. He admitted striking her with an empty beer bottle to defend himself. The case was continued.

John W. Ryan Morton Suffolk Ellen F. Ryan Ryan Rudgé Morton

Malden Man Seriously Hurt by Kick From Horse

John W. Van Gallen aged 32 of 20 Boylston street Malden lies in Malden Hospital after a horse he was leading kicked him yesterday. The blow battered the left side of his face and chin in front of his home.

John’ W. van Gallen Boylston Street Malden

Libel for Divorce Dismissed in Suffolk Court

After hearing evidence from Ruth F. Libby of Winthrop daughter of Rufus and Mrs. Frost of New York Judge Morton dismissed her libel for divorce against William H. Libby a contractor of the city in Suffolk Divorce Court yesterday.

Ruth F. Libby Winthrop Rufus Frost New York Suffolk William H. Libby Morton

Libby Libel Dismissed After Abusive Husband Testimony

Mrs Libby testified of cruel treatment by her husband dating to 1901 and 1904 incidents in Winthrop including pushing and choking. Her 10-year-old son Rufus A Libby corroborated a Thanksgiving Day quarrel. The husband denied all charges. Judge Morton dismissed the libel after conference.

Rufus A. Libby Schwarzenberg Cutler Street Winthrop Morton Libby John J. Ballantyne

Metropolitan Hill Improvement Association elects officers

The Metropolitan Hill Improvement Association names officers for the year led by President P. J. Lynch and Vice President Alfred Feakes. Other roles include treasurer Dr Rudolf Sykora recording secretary Edward Fox and financial secretary J J McCarthy. A meeting at Carey Hall Roslindale on June 6 will appoint sub committees and launch a campaign for district improvements.

Metropolitan Hill Metropolitan Hill Improvement Association P. J. Lynch Alfred Feakes Rudolf Sykora Edward Fox J. J. McCarthy Carey Hall Roslindale

Vera Edmondson Romance in Sunday Post Magazine

The next Sun Day's Post Magazine features another Vera Edmondson department store romance, praised as one of the most charming stories in the series.

Vera Edmondson Next Sunday Post

Undergrads Stay Close to Campus Amid Regent Investigation

Harvard undergraduates, once frequenting Boston restaurants and Inns of the State, have cut back their outings this week as rumors spread that the college regent is conducting an investigation. Students remain near Harvard Square studying for finals, avoiding hotels and theaters near the State House.

Harvard Boston Harvard Square State House

Pelky Charged with Manslaughter in McCarty Death

Calgary Alberta May 27 Arthur Pelky rival of Luther McCarty in the prize ring was arraigned on manslaughter charges and released on 10000 bond. His preliminary hearing is set for Wednesday. McCarty's body was sent to Piqua Ohio for burial. William McCarney manager for McCarty and referee Edward Smith are held as witnesses. Tommy Burns has been arrested on manslaughter charges. Mounted Police say additional arrests will follow.

Calgary Alberta Arthur Pelky Luther McCarty McCarty Piqua Ohio William McCarney Pesky Edward Smith Tommy Burns McCarney Smith

Prices on assorted meats and produce in local ad

Listing shows second Genuine Spring Lamb hind and fore cuts, rib roast prime beef, corn fed rump steak and other seafood items with prices from 5c to 18c per unit. Also includes lettuce cucumbers halibut haddock salmon butterfish and white fish offerings with per pound pricing.

New Cape

McAdoo delays appointment for Port of New York post

Secretary McAdoo says no hurry to name a successor to Collector of the Port Ed win A Curtis. Term ends mid June and Burnett denies any candidacy while McAdoo reviews potential candidates.

Edwin A. Curtis McAdoo John T. Burnett

Atlantic Fleet Sails for New York After Block Island Maneuvers

The third division of the Atlantic fleet returns from Block Island maneuvres after being attacked by three torpedo boat destroyers. Four or five torpedoes were fired but no hit confirmed. The fleet led by the Wyoming sails today to New York.

Newport R. I Block Island Wyoming New York

Liggett Optimistic On Business Outlook For Century of Growth

Louis K. Liggett, president of United Drug Company and the Louis K. Liggett Company, after a Western tour and a meeting with British stockholders in Europe, forecast a strong year ahead. He said orders and profits would drive growth despite tariff uncertainty and nervousness in financial circles. He noted a recent industry upswing and predicted a larger year by a substantial percentage, stressing not to fear tariff changes. He cited a shoe manufacturer example to illustrate caution in banks versus actual orders.

Europe Louis K. Liggett United Drug Company Louis K. Liggett Company Washington Liggett Mr. Liggett New England

Receivers Named for Railroad in Chicago Case

Federal Judge Carpenter appointed receivers for the Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad on a Railway Steel Spring Company complaint. The railroad filed an answer concurring in the appointment of receivers.

Chicago Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad Carpenter Railway Steel Spring Company

Home Beauty Parlor tips and remedies column

Betty Dean presents reader questions and remedies for beauty concerns including parnotis for slimming skin, eye drops for tired lids, a canthrox hair rinse, spurmax skin treatment, almo roin glycerine masks, and a blood purifier tonic with sugar and hardened alcohol.

the Home Beauty Parlor Betty Dean

Homemade quinine hair tonic from Betty Dean’s Beauty Book

The article promotes a homemade quinine tonic to stop hair loss. Mix one ounce quin quin in 14 pint alcohol and 144 pint water to create a scalp tonic to be used twice weekly. Betty Dean’s Beauty Book is priced at $5.

Ada S Beatrice B Betty Dean

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