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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1899
Page
5
A Boston agent for a dubious Franklin Syndicate operates from Hotel Harvard Charlestown with a revolver on his desk amid a cash pile. The piece traces how wage earners and police joists chase $10 weekly returns amid questions about the scheme’s secrecy and profitability.
A 1899 Avoca New York letter recounts a neighbor urging use of Ayers Cherry Pectoral for consumption. The writer claims their mother was near death but swiftly recovered and is now healthy after taking the remedy.
An advertising note touts Ayer's Cherry Pectoral as the best remedy for coughs and weak lungs. It warns against delaying treatment for consumption and promotes three bottle sizes 26 50 and 100 cents for various respiratory ailments.
Pittsburg court frees John Cavanagh and five others charged in the Kid Lavelle death at Homestead in April. The verdict exonerates all defendants and imposes costs on them.
Twenty five members of the New England foundry trade met at the Revere House yesterday afternoon and last evening to discuss trade matters. The note outlines travel details to Soldiers Field for a Saturday game with the Boston and Albany line from South Station at 1 15 p m and a ten minute walk to the venue.
Mrs. L. A. anth of Blodgett Mills Cortland Co describes coffee withdrawal and switch to Postum Cereal Food Coffee curing her heart trouble. She notes friends also abandoned coffee and praise Postum as a tasty beverage when brewed long enough.
Nov 8 Stoughton Boston area mystery as Frank Middleton lies near death after a suspected shooting on the railroad bridge. Police and State police chase a womanlinked suspect while Middleton’s movements and motives are under intense scrutiny amid rumors and family distress.
The Cambridge Associated Charities held its seventeenth annual meeting at Epworth Church Cambridge. Dean Hodges presided as Rev Edward Hale reported 1098 registrations with 375 new names and 116 aided families. The stamp-saving system deposited 2408 times totaling 2083.27 dollars with 1572.69 withdrawn.
A wedding was held last evening at 196 Shurtleff Street Chelsea uniting Miss Evie Florence Beck and Mr Alonzo Russell Davis in Chelsea. Rev I F Packard of Watertown performed the ceremony. Best man was F W Ritchie and bridesmaid M Louise Rich of Brooklyn. The couple will reside at 195 Shurtleff Street Chelsea after January 1.
In St John’s Church Charlestown Miss Harriet Eveline Tilden daughter of Mr and Mrs Freeman F Tilden Charlestown and Frank Ellery Barnes of Chelsea were married at 8 o’clock last evening by Rev Philo W Sprague. The maid of honor was Miss Frances R Paget of Ashmont bridesmaids Ida Lee DeLachet Somerville Isabel Smith Charlestown. Best man William S Miller Somerville ushers Dr Edward E Allen Charlestown E Howard Perle Salem Arthur Howe Somerville Jesse S Litchfield Quincy. A reception followed at 38 Main street.
A pretty wedding occurred yesterday afternoon at the Smith residence on Madison street. Miss Isabelle Smith and BH Hukill Jr were married by Rev Charles Smith. The couple left for New York and Philadelphia and will reside at 806 Molland Avenue Wilkinsbury after December 1.
John C. Chase the Socialist Mayor of Haverhill will address the B Nai Zion Educational Society at Zion Hall 170 Hanover Street tomorrow evening He will discuss Municipal Ownership and its city impact.
Sherwood Court of Foresters hosted a public session on Unity of Organization at Roughan Hall last evening drawing about 400 attendees. Hon. John Jk Murphy delivered the discourse while Chief Ranger M J Fitzpatrick served as toastmaster.
Adele Ritchie rehearses Beatrice for Three Little Lambs at Tremont Theatre with Clare Palmer in the role. Edwin Heff works on an opera for next season starring Frank Daniels. Marion Crawford’s new story to be dramatized in Viola Allen’s company. Sag Harbor inspiration noted for a stage character. Mme Calve recovering in Chicago from bronchitis. Castle Square Theatre tickets sell out quickly. Grand Dime Theatre to host weekly Sunday concerts. Leonora Bradley back from illness. Boer War film projects planned for Keith's. Grace Henderson joins Arizona at Tremont. Chris and the Wonderful Lamp debuts with Sousa music at the Museum December 4. Sag Harbor Pilot second issue out amid praise. Andrew Mack shines at the Museum with The Last of the Rohans. The Evil Eye continues success at Grand Opera House. Lord and Lady Algy drawing strong reviews at Hollis. Empire stock company stars excel in Robespierre previews. Three Little Lambs at Tremont continues to attract. Adele Ritchie set for Beatrice debut next Monday. Castle Square Theatres’ The Heart of Maryland a hit through next week. Under the Gaslight next at Grand Dime Theatre. Eagle's Nest follows. Beban praised for witty, local-matter humor. The Marvelles’ leg mania dances dazzle at Keith's. Edith Wilbur's head-turning act at Austin & Stone’s. Palace Theatre sparkles with song and dance. Mayor Quincy’s Sunday concerts at Music Hall draw praise. Emma Juch and Marie Nichols to perform. Iron Bertha soloists featured. Robespierre headlines Hollis Street Theatre. season schedule and ticket sale details announced.
Yesterday marked the first matinee day with a special note for ladies and children. Anna Held ends her run at the Boston theatre with “Papa's Wife” amid strong attendance and growing advance sales. Denman Thompson boosts next week and Bowdoin Gate features “Bogie's Nest.” Sag Harbor remains a Park Theatre favorite.
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