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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1897

Page

2

Simplicity That Cures Indigestion Says Dr Jennison

Dr Jennison argues all indigestion stems from incomplete digestion and endorses Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. The harmless fruit and pepsin remedy, taken after meals, allegedly digests food fully, preventing fermentation and disease. A fifty cent package is touted as more effective than patent medicines, with free literature available from The Stuart Co.

Jennison Stuart Stuart Co Marshall, Mich

Quincy School Hundredth Reunion At Thorndike

The Fiftieth anniversary of the Quincy School of Boston was celebrated at the Thorndike last night with over one hundred alumni and their masters. Representatives spanned classes from 1847 to 1890s with three generations of the Putnam family, including B. W. Putnam, Jr., and John Putnam Clarke of Tufts College.

Quincy School Boston Thorndike Putnam B. W. Putnam John Putnam Clarke Tufts College

Election of officers and addresses from the state education board meeting

B W Putnam presided as officers were elected including President William F Jackson and vice presidents Joseph O Neil Edward Gay Alfred Banker John A Coakley Rev Thomas HB Power Danvers John A Brett James F Bliss Rev Dr Hall Newburg N Y Leon Egges and William T A Fitzgerald secretary William J Kelr treasurer Edwin A Ball Addresses were delivered by N A Hill secretary of the State Board of Education and Mayor Quincy after which his grand

B. W. Putnam William F. Jackson Joseph O'Neil Edward Gay Alfred Banker John A. Coakley Thomas HB. Power Danvers John A. Brett James F. Bliss Hall Newburg N. Y Leon Egges William T. A. Fitzgerald William J. Kelr Edwin A. Ball N. A. Hill State Board of Education Quincy

Notable figures at school event raise funds for memorial souvenirs

The gathering named the school and honored attendees including the Hon Joseph O Neil William Lloyd Garrison B W Putnam Jr John Putnam Clark and others. Letters of regret were read and several deaths were reported including Robert Bishop Samuel Foster Robert Clouston W J Corcoran and J N Babcock. Graduates agreed to donate funds for annual souvenirs for worthy pupils.

Joseph O'Neil William Lloyd Garrison B. W. Putnam, Jr John Putnam Clark Hall Newburg N. Y Edward Gay Alfred Bunker P. N. McDonald Boylston School Association Thomas Riley William A. H. Coakley T. W. Bishop Auburndale J. A. Brett J. T. Sullvan M. D

Heroes of 1872 Fire Reunite At Boston American House

Survivors and volunteers of the 1872 fire gathered for a silver anniversary in Boston. Ex Chief Camrell and Ex Chief Damrell received praise for bravery, with speakers recalling the blaze, its aftermath, and the department’s valor. Attendees pledged annual reunions.

Boston John S. Camrell Lorimer Tremont Temple Fire Department Damrell Camrell Regan Cheswell P. H. Collins Scott Father Bodfish Canton Boston Fire Department W. M. Olin

Underwriters Celebrate Anniversary in Boston Banquet

The Boston Board of Fire Underwriters marked 15 years of operation and 25 years since the 1872 fire with a banquet at the Brunswick. Mayor Quincy and Fire Commissioner Russell addressed building laws, fire safety, and city fire service, with numerous city officials and officers in attendance.

Boston Board of Fire Underwriters Brunswick Quincy Russell Webber Whitcomb Abbott The Protective Department Robert A. Belt Osborne Howes Board of Underwriters A. M. Bullard B. B. Whittemore G. P. Field J. E. Hollis Fred B. Carpenter E. HE. Partridge la O’brien H. E. Russell George O. Fogg Frank A. Colley J. F John Curran Henry J. Ide J. Eaton W. B. Walker John Simpson H. W. Whitney Beit Association City Council of London Europe Fire Office Friendly Society Boston Sun Fire Office Boston Fire and Marine Company Massachusetts Mutual Company Paul Revere

East Boston High School Site Debate Ends With Marion Street Favor

Boston school board accepts minority report backing Marion street site for East Boston High School. Board orders study of selling Stanley street land to widen a street and approves plans by Herbert D Hale for the new high school. City to pay $11433 for Poplar Street estate taken for school use.

Mason Street East Boston Strange Marion Street Putnam Street Alien Princeton Street Eaton Street Stanley Street Ward 20 Elmer F. Hudson Reuben Smith Joseph Simon Rudnick Roslindale West Roxbury Thompson, Brown & Co

New York Mutual Life Adopts Uniform Premium Tables

The Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York announced it has adopted uniform premium rate tables with 3.5 percent interest based on the American mortality table. The new rates take effect January 1, 1898 and reserves on policies issued at the new rate will be computed on the same basis. The change will raise premiums somewhat and follows moves by New York and Equitable Life Insurance Companies.

New York New York Times Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York and Equitable Lite Insurance Companies

Two Men Arrested for Break-In at Adams & Co Store

Officers seized James Weller 24 of 65 Dover street and Richard Wrenn 20 of 68 Silver street after catching them in the C H Adams & Co furniture store at 79 West Broadway with $35 worth of goods packed. Also arrested were Daniel Sullivan 21 of Fitchburg and Charles Riley (no home) at Michele Rocco 287 North street for a separate midnight burglary.

Station 6 James Weller Dover Street Richard Wrenn Silver Street C. H. Adams & Co West Broadway Daniel Sullivan Fitchburg Charles Riley Beretta and Arnold Station 1 Michele Rocco North Street

Stevenson Wins Contested Pittsfield Race After Recount

In Pittsfield the recount in the Contested Representative district awards J. M. Stevenson Republican the seat over Democrat John Gannell. Stevenson gains six votes while Gannell loses four, final lead one vote. Aldermen tallied England 1580, Stevenson 1490, Gannell 1489, Johnson 1466.

Springfield Pittsfield J. M. Stevenson John Gannell Stevenson Ganwell England Johnson

Smith Wins Republican Caucus in Holyoke

Mayor George H. Smith secured the nomination by winning sixteen delegates to eight for Alderman M. J. Laporte in Holyoke. The result makes Smith the likely Republican nominee.

Springfield Mass George H. Smith Holyoke M. J. Laporte Smith Laporte

Melrose Highlands Marine Gold Scheme Promises Riches

The Rev Clarence J Tullar spearheads a Marine Salt Company venture near Eastport Maine claiming sea water contains gold and promising clergy merchants and others stock profits from a second sale. Promoters Kilgore Cook and Jernigen back the scheme with vast incentives while skeptics await the Post findings.

Maine Eastport Electrolitic Marine Salt Company English Channel Clarence E. Tullar Melrose Highlands Clarence J. Tullar Melrose Tullar Rufus D. Kilgore C. W. Cook Melrose Highlands Baptist Church Connecticut Tailor Marine Gold Corporation P. F. Jernigen Marina

Tidal dam gold extraction scheme near Eastport

Report on a Maine scheme using a tidal dam at Eastport to power a wheel and chemical tanks to absorb gold. Promoters claim small tests yielded 2.48 dollars of pure gold from 25 cents of chemicals while stock valued at ten million dollars awaits wide placement in New England scenes led by Mr Wiswall and Mr Ryan with directors named in Newburyport and Boston circles.

Eastport Tullar Electrolitic Marine Salt Company Ryan Middletown Conn Jernigen Messrs Russell Usher Newburyport Wiswall Boston Nevada New England Post Melrose Highlands Maine Connecticut

Finesse in managing husbands cited as diplomacy

A woman writes that she secretly alters her husband John’s drinks to help his health. She mixes Postum Cereal with coffee to reduce his sick spells caused by coffee intake. She notes gradual steps to avoid arousing suspicion and hopes to reveal the method later.

John

Starved to Death in Cambridge Home at 120 Hastings Street

Catherine Sullivan aged 70 was found dead alone in her Cambridge residence by Officers Coulter and Murray. Medical Examiner Swan ruled death from natural causes but police say starvation likely, noting emaciation and empty provisions inside the house. Sullivan had funds but little neighbor contact and no food found when entry was made.

Catherine Sullivan Hastings Street Cambridge John Coulter Bob’ Murray Swan Sullivan

Man Attempts Suicide in Public on Third Avenue

Thomas Curran a homeless man exposed to about 1000 onlookers on Third Avenue between Thirty third and Thirty fourth streets cut his wrists with a razor in a public act of self harm. Police intervened and he was taken to Bellevue Hospital where doctors expect a probable recovery.

New York Thomas Curran Third Avenue Thirty-third Thirty-fourth Streets Curran Bellevue Hospital

Mrs Kingman Wins Divorce Decree Nisi Granted

In Plymouth on November 9 Judge Braley in Superior Court granted a decree nisi in the divorce case of Mary L. Kingman versus Henry M. Kingman on statutory grounds. No decision was made on alimony or child custody.

Plymouth Braley Kingman Mary L. Kingman Henry M. Kingman

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