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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1899

Page

2

Munyon's Inhaler Promises Quick Health Relief

Munyon's Inhaler touted as direct treatment for head, throat, and lung ailments with a pleasant fuse and rapid relief. The ad claims cures for rheumatism colds dyspepsia headaches kidney and liver issues plus overall vitality. mentions different inhaler types, price one dollar, and free medical advice from Munyon's Doctors at Tremont Temple.

Munyon Manyon Mumber Upot’ Munyon Tremont Temple

Old Metropolitan Horse Railroad Men Banquet Honors Local Pioneers

The tenth annual banquet of the Metropolitan Horse Railroad Associates was held at the United States Hotel with about 200 members. Alderman James H. Doyle and ex-Councilman Whittaker attended. Charles Ellington, the city’s first horse car operator, recalled over forty years of service. President David O. Felt chaired the after dinner program with speeches from Whittaker, Doyle, and several railroad veterans.

Metropolitan Horse Railroad Associates United States Hotel James H. Doyle Boston Whittaker Charles Ellington David O. Felt Mr. Felt J. H. Doyle Mcluynch Neal Hawes Old Metropolitan Railroad Jeremiah Fennessey C. H. Coburn M. A. O’brien G. H. Barnes L. V. Boardman J. Smith H. Peters T. Watson T. Connolly W. H. Lord J. J. McLynch C. Q. Ring EB. P. Walker C. E. Spaulding G. O. Whittaker S. D. Ryder J. Neal C. Wallington W. Jordan G. Murrey W. S. Downs L. D. Ryan W. Stewart C. E. Bauch Grover Titus J. Dawson G. G. Newman G. Grant J. Grant G. Hubridge F. O’brien J. Whittley W. Burns S. Draper P. C. Murch Mr. Conlon J. Balswick C.S. Carter Co. Cooper I. H. Groper T. Peters J. Doody Charles Hawes J. E. Copeland T. A Dennison C. L. Evans O. Stephens J. Devonshire W. Frye J. White

Harvard Gets $150000 for University Club Building

Major H. L. Higginson of the class of 1955 donated 150000 to Harvard University for erecting and equipping a university club building. Harvard offered the Warren property at the corner of Harvard and Quincy streets as the site for the project.

H. L. Higginson Goldiers Field Harvard University Warren Harvard and Quincy Streets

Harvard Team Heads to Philadelphia for Penn Game

Harvard football fans are confident as the eleven departs for tomorrow’s match with Penn. About a thousand students gathered at the car station to cheer the squad as the special trolley carried the team toward Boston.

Harvard Quakertown Old Cambridge Pennsy Boston Soldiers Field Praciss He. Ribas Varsity Penn Pennsyl Pennsylvania Prac

Likely Disbandment Over Eligibility Decision

An interscholastic committee ruled Beaton and Slattery of the Boats foots team were not eligible to play. The final Hopkinson Dorchester High game was removed from consideration and Dorchester likely takes the place, with the senior team continuing under eligibility rules despite the technical issue.

Beaton Slattery Téugon Hopkinson-Dorchester Dorchester

Country Club Pole Winners Named in Fall Tournament

The annual fall tournament at the Country Club concluded with W. H. Whiting of Oakley Club winning best net score at 79 from a 95 round with 49 and 46. A. G. Lockwood of the Commonwealth Golf Club secured a prize as well, with the event driven by favorable conditions aside from a high westerly wind.

Country Club W. H. Whiting Oakley Club A. G. Lockwood Commonwealth Golf Club W . M. Whiting Oakley B. Merrill Braeburn H. L. Ayer M. A G. Lockwood Ommon Geese Ec B. Corey Wollaston Burden Newport Rk. Zerrahn Hall Cc. Perkins N. Sprague G. T. Rice R Cracknell L. Keyes MCOTG Oseeeneee J B. Tilton L. Monks Sanborn H. Bailey Newton Centre Q. A. Shaw, Jr F. A. . Russell Winchester W. A. Clark I. Travels J S Russell T. Thatcher H. Woods Converse D. Vanderpool Morris Co’ty G. A. Sprague Aliston F. Imory II. A. Frothingham Co’try Club Lll George Wright N. Robbins Carr Ley T. P. Curtis Oakley m BP A. Wilkie A F Merrill, Jr Seapurl F. R Jones Concord F. A. Falvey C. R. Sturgis M. Stimpson Dol. Boyden N . Pechman V. G Minot P. Grant All of Newton R. H. Daha Conw. Royce R. Hi. Crowell Harvard E. A. Mulliken Commonwealth Mark E. Hubbard Gordon Wheelock R. G. Fuller Lewing H. Smith B- L. Ayer Breburn G. EK. Atherton, Jr Pte Quincy A. Shaw Newart Y. B. Morrill G.A. Sprague Allston Tee Peete Eee Hee Ou FP M. Hamlen Grant Ib Ea Ure W. D. van G. Thorpe T. Rice G. S. Keyes Wee Perkins Jigueburn Ms Amory E. H. Rogers R. R. Ant Wollaston W. Chick Ore

Notable Golf Round Highlight by Mr. Lockwood

The report notes Mr. Lockwood posting a total 87 with 45 on front nine and 42 on back nine. Observers praise his brilliant driving accuracy and perfect direction aided by wind. Greens work described as excellent.

Lockwood

Boston College football lineup and injury updates amid Wheaton game

The article details a complex practice scheme to start fast, injury concerns for Boal and Ellis, and lineup decisions for the Penn game. Captain Burden wears a protective face gear, while Sawin and Inonquence Sawin vie for the halfback spot if Gierasch is unavailable. Thirty-one players travel to Philadelphia with coach Dibblee and staff as Dorchester and other interscholastic games loom this afternoon.

Dibblee Penn Boal Jack MacMasters A. R. Sargent Gierasch Jack MarcMasters Inonsequence Sawin Parker Ellis Harvard Cambridge Hallowell Lawin Burden Kendall MacMasters Young Philadelphia Wiliam H. Lewis Bert Waters Campbell R. E Donald 1. T 1. G Burnett R. G Lawrence R. T Daly Q. B Reid Enis F.b

Freshmen Win Interclass Championship at Harvard Field

Harvard freshmen upset seniors 12 to 5 on Soldiers Field to claim the interclass title after beating sophomores previously. The seniors struck in the second half after a center-field fumble, but the freshmen moved the ball with ease and a final drop kick was disallowed. The victory energizes the freshmen ahead of a Saturday clash with Penn. freshmen.

Harvard Solders Field Tuesay Penn Soldiers Field Heard Clark Chadbourne Ty Fox Ma Moore Fpabyan Graydon Eereee Hoague Lapeemee Otley Lawpera Noyes Gray

Postponed Boston College Tufts Game Sparks Rejoinder

Boston College says it had no role in postponing the Tufts football match planned for last Wednesday. A large Medford crowd faced disappointment as Tufts cited wet grounds, while BC players insist they were ready to play and were not deterred by bad conditions.

Boston College Tufts Theoston College Medford

All-College Eleven Prepares to Meet Boston College

The All-College team trained on the oval yesterday for the South Eng grounds clash with Boston College. Standout players include Georgetown’s George Mahoney at linebacker, Newtowne Club’s Thomas Teevans at fullback, Yale foe Hickock at guard, Arthur Hawes at tackle, and Arthur Saul directing at quarterback. A long signal drill was completed and more practice is planned today.

Boston College South Eng Oval George Mahoney Georgetown University Thomas Teevans Newtowne George Vegal Hickock Yale Arthur Hawes Arthur Saul

Football Notes From A. J. C. PennsylvanIa Season

A. J. C. PennsylvanIa twice tied and twice defeated this year but did not play the games cited. Dartmouth star Jennings must retire due to severe ankle injuries risking life. St Joseph A A seeks a rematch with Butterville A A for the Sunday after Thanksgiving at South End grounds with equal profit share. Palmer A A of Lowell seeks a strong state opponent. contact FE J McNally 261 Thorndike Lowell.

Pennsylvania Jennings Dartmouth College Williams St. Joseph South End Palmer A. A Lowell FE. J. McNally Thorndike Street Maas

Boston Delegation Attends Lynn Bout For Byers Burke Clash

A large Boston delegation travels to Lynn to witness George Byers the clever middle-brigade champion face Jack Burke of Bangor with Dirigo State star Burke and Byers expected to stage a scientific bout. George Murray meets Danny Snyder in a keen preliminary as referee Jack Sheehan reads the results from the ring. Hub fans plan to return on the late train.

Boston Lynn George Byers Jack Burke Bangor Burke Byers Dirigo George Murray Danny Snyder Jack Sheehan

Local 125 Pound Boxer Draws With Pocahontas on Turf

Ben De Barry, the local 125 pounder, boxed "Pocahontas" the Baltimore contender who once sparred with Joe Gans in a five ounce muffled purse bout on turf. Each fighter stayed standing and the referee, a Boston man, ruled a draw. They plan a 20 round rematch in private soon.

Ben’ de. Barry Pocahontas Baltimore Joe Gans Barry Boston

Bargain Sale on Coats Suits and Trousers

Overcoats and suits offered at deep discounts with prices listed for heavy winter overcoats plain beaver covert cloth and whipcord models plus cassimere suits worsteds and Vienna suiting options. Boys suits and reefers and trouser deals included with $5 out-of-town fare paid and store hours 8 am to 9 pm.

Washington St Meigus Sovions Meare Bigus

Bicycle trade shifts as Pope plans dealer network

The Pope Manufacturing Co will continue marketing Columbia and Hartford bicycles through its own dealers and will resume relations with in good standing Columbia and Hartford dealers. Twenty two states plan good roads bills this session and cycle path proposals are expected in several others. Paris Exposition races offer over 100000 in prizes including 6000 for the grand prix and 5000 for a 24 hour event. Cordang vows never to race again after ICA suspension and will switch to an automobile firm and may join motorcycle contests.

Wheels Pope Manufacturing Company Pope Company Columbia Cordang Holland

Longwood Ladies Doubles Debut Sets Club Tennis Tone

At Longwood the ladies doubles featured first time at the club with semi finals where Isabelle Lawrence and Howard beat Whiteside and Winslow, and Margaret Nichols with Sears beat Stockton group 4 6 6 2 1. Nichols and Sears then defeated Lawrence and Howard 6 2 6 1 6 3 in the final. The event, paired with existing singles and mixed doubles, signals a planned regular feature next season.

Longwood Isabelle Lawrence Miss Howard Miss Whiteside Winslows Margaret Nichols Miss Sears

Electric cab surge drives Boston expansion and training

Superintendent Merkell of the Electric Cab Company reports overwhelming demand as Boston embraces electric hansoms and carriages. The firm operates twenty cabs and plans a Cambridge sub station with more to follow, while a Warren avenue bible class trains drivers for private hire without regular chauffeurs.

Merkell The Electric Cab Company Tremont Street Boston Siow Cambridge

MIT class games hurdle event set for this afternoon

The postponed MIT class games hurdle race will be held this afternoon. Many contestants have trained at the arena on Exeter Street for the past week, and good hurdling and fast times are expected.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology Eireeum Exeter Street

YMCA appoints J. B. Cummings as track instructor

J. B. Cummings of the YMCA is named temporary seased instructor of the Boston Athletic met er to fill the position formerly held by Connell.

J. 8. Cummings Boston Athletic Meter Connell

Magnetic Good Luck Box Promises Wealth and Fame

Henry Parker promotes the Good Luck Three Star Ring Box claiming it brings wealth, luck, and social benefits. Testimonials from varied buyers in Boston Providence Lynn describe fortune shifts, with limited supply and warnings against imitations. Price listed as 50 cents with London links and catalog of opals and antique items.

Henry Parker London Boston Canada Mark Parker CAT Ag Providence Commonwealth Avenue Lynn Eac Harvard College Admiral Dewey Bromfield St Ston Vienna Pall Mall Safe Deposit Building T. Albans Place Regen England

Brookline Women to Host Ardsley Club in Golf Challenge

Next Tuesday a golf match at Clyde Park in Brookline features Ardsley Club of New York led by captain Mrs. A De Witt Cochran against Brookline’s strongest women from The Country Club. Ardsley’s team includes Mrs Cochran, Miss Eunice Terry, Miss May Barron, Mrs Lilian Brooks and Mrs F L Eldredge. The Country Club lineup lists Miss L A Wells, Miss Goodwin, Mrs G H Francis, Mrs F E Zerrahn and Miss Alice Sargent. The Brookline hosts will entertain Ardsley during their stay and a return match at Ardsley is planned later. The Ardsley team arrives in Boston to join The Country Club’s open women’s tournament, with touring plans stretching into the season.

Tre Cay Clyde Park Links Brookline Ardsley Club New York A. de Witt Cochrane Eunice Terry May Barron Lilian Brooks F. L. Eldredge L. A. Wells Goodwin G. H. Francis F. E._ Zerrahn Alice Sargent Zerrahn Francis Miss Wells Ardsley Boston Country Club

Boston Public Schools Require Fitness Exam For Athletes

Dr. Fitzgerald medical director tests boys for athletic fitness. Masters approve a rule that no pupil may compete in sports without passing his physical exam. Several boys already forbidden from playing football due to weak hearts or other defects.

Fitzgerald Boston Public

Private Downer fatally shot at Fort Niagara

Private Simon Downer of the Forty second Infantry U S W was fatally shot at Fort Niagara while attempting to escape after being arrested for assaulting five comrades with a knife. During the struggle he was wounded in the right shoulder and lung when a Krag Jorgensen ball struck him and exited through his breast as guards tried to subdue him.

Niagara Falls Simon Downer Forty-second Infantry Fort Niagara Downer

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