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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1900

Page

5

Healing the Sick a Marvellous Exhibition at Bromfield Street

Dr Henson drew a large enthusiastic crowd at the Bromfield Street Methodist church yesterday, surpassing all former records with miraculous healings. Children in braces walked, adults regained use of limbs, and the scene drew cheers as many testified to cures. consultations are free at his Quincy House office.

Dr. Henson Bromfield Street J. A. Shoemaker Columbus Avenue Quincy House Brattle Street

Wife and Nephew Weigh Mine In Denver Bond Affair

Eunice Atwood takes charge of her husband’s estate after his death in Boston while pressuring to settle. She seeks control as administratrix with a Denver banking house willing to bond up to 200000 dollars. The late Mr Atwood had planned to name his nephew Frank H Atwood executor, a claim supported by one eye witness as the will’s likely approach. Eunice, active in business and living with a Milton brother, contests the settlement alongside Frank H. and others in the family.

Mr. Atwood Hotel Pelham Atwood Denver Sherman L. Whipple Eunice Atwood Boston Frank H. Atwood Frankie Frank H Milton Atwoods

Threat of Disclosures Ties to Grant Bros Failure

Mrs. Van Sickle wife of John K. Van Sickle of Grant Bros brokerage warns of sensational disclosures that will shock Wall Street regarding the firms 195000 shortage. Assignee Ernest G. Stedman and clerks move on the defunct books as partners Frederick and Charles Grant remain tight lipped about the loss and Van Sickle’s whereabouts.

New York Wall Street Ernest G. Stedman van Sickle Frederick Charles F. Grant Grant Bros Broadway

Third Armbruster Lecture on Great Song Composers

Mr. Carl Armbruster delivered the third of four lectures yesterday afternoon in Association Hall before a fair sized audience. He explored notable world composers and their impact on song.

Armbruster Carl Armbruster Association ‘Hall

Post man ties Oscar Neilson to Clinton flight and barn sleep

Worcester reports trace the accused killer of Gustav Erickson via a postman's investigations noting Neilson left the murder scene around 9:30 pm, slept in a deserted barn near Boylston Centre, and passed Clinton by noon. Eyewitnesses describe Neilson's size, hat, and gait while others place him at railroad yards at 3:30 am. Police plan grand jury pursuit as Mrs Erickson posts $1000 bail. she attended the funeral.

Worcester Oscar William Neilson Gustav Erickson Neilson Clinton Erickson Fitchburg John T. Andrews Boylston Centre Clinton and Boylston Mr. Andrews Andrews Mary Lester Mary John Warner Warner Joseph Fournier John Livingston Warner House Chief Stone Hus Harvey G. Depue Nashua Stone

Pretty Women at Butler Relief Ball in Odd Fellows Hall

Natives of Prince Edward Island danced in Paul Revere Hall at the Butler Relief Association’s second grand ball. A large attendance, refined gowns, and an hour of concert by Nutter’s Orchestra preceded a grand march. Dancers, including Frank W. Garran, Miss Annie I. Curtis, and others, filled the night with music and elegance, continuing until 2 a.m. after a supper intermission.

Butler Relief Association Odd Fellows Frank W.W. Garran Annie I. Curtis Frank P. Brown Marie B. Gilroy Henry J. Slocomb Rebecca Golden Frank Frisbee Katheryn Harrington Association T. H. Currian Miss Shepard Mr. Garvan Frank Mary Kuhn Lillie Leahy Mary Manning Rose Foulard Catherine Harrington Nora Hayes Minnie Bernhardt

Stuart's Catarrh Tablets Claim Cure for Catarrh

The leaflet argues internal remedies cure catarrh by cleansing the blood and cites Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a modern solution. It notes tablets dissolve in the mouth reach the mucous membranes, contain no cocaine or opiates, and suit both children and adults with a Rochester user praising relief and improved hearing. The product is sold by druggists at 50 cents.

Stuart C. R. Rembrandt Rochester N. Y

Soldier in England confesses to killing wife in United States

A dated letter from Hampshire authorities reports William Barrington Taylor alias John Colnwood confessed on May 14 to poisoning his wife Nellie Colnwood at Three Rivers Junction Massachusetts and casting her body into a river. He awaits Hamp shire assizes on November 19 for attempted suicide by hanging. No local records confirm the couple in Three Rivers.

Three Rivers Gosport William Barrington Taylor John Colnwood Nellie Colnwood Three Rivers Junction Mass Colnwood Hampshire Assizes Cornwood

Systematic Charity Addressed by Bonaparte and Brackett in Cambridge

Southern gentlemen Charles J. Bonaparte and Jeffrey Brackett of Baltimore spoke at Epworth M E Church Cambridge on socialism and charity. Bonaparte argued that almsgiving alone does not constitute true charity, urging thoughtful, effective support for the hungry and needy.

Cambridge Associated Charities Epworth M. E. Church Charles J. Bonaparte Jeffrey Brackett Baltimore Pre Saar

Trinity district Liberal victory in colonial election

Newfound land returns from Trinity district show three Liberals winning by 691, marking the most decisive shift in the contest. Trinity, previously carried by the Tories by about 1400, now reflects a major swing to Liberal support.

ST. John’s, N. F Trinity

Run-Down Health and Cod Liver Oil Advertisement

A vintage advertisement urges readers to keep Scott's emulsion of cod liver oil in mind as a remedy for run down health, especially for women and children. It offers a sample from Scott & Bowne at 409 Peach Street, New York.

Scott Portance Scott & Bowne Peash Street New York

Their First Ball at Prince Edward Island Association

The first grand ball of the Prince Edward Island Association was held in Paul Revere Hall Mechanics' building last evening. A large crowd gathered as natives of the island attended a concert from eight to nine followed by a grand march and dancing until early morning.

Prince Edward Island Association Paul Revere Hall Mechanics’ Building Island

Blizzard's Rage Hits Lacrosse And Midwest Towns

A blizzard rages in Lacrosse Wisconsin with heavy snow and near zero temperatures. In Deadwood South Dakota the worst storm of the winter begins with light snow and deepening cold. Dubuque Iowa reports a general snow storm two inches deep and ongoing.

Lacrosse Wie South Dakota Prairie du Chien Wis Deadwood Dubuque

Prairie Du Chien First Snow Falls In November

Prairie du Chien Wisconsin reports the season's first hard snow tonight piling to five inches on the level and continuing to fall through the evening.

Prairie DU Chien Wis

Public firehouse inquiry in Waltham on Oct 6 blaze

A public investigation in Waltham into the burning of the South Street fire station on Oct 6 heard witnesses who largely denied liquor in the building. Arch ie Emery, a fireman suspected of starting the blaze, was described as acting oddly before the fire. Several witnesses testified to Emery’s intoxicated behavior on prior occasions. Walter I Richardson admitted keeping liquor in his closet and drinking freely. The hearing adjourned to tomorrow evening.

Waltham Council Charles H. Mann George W Strickland Arthur Bell Peter Penderberry Charles T. Davis William H. Downs Walter I. Richardson J. W. Higgins Archie Emery Emery

Meteorites Scarce Report From Observatory Watch

Observers at a noted observatory scanned the eastern sky awaiting meteor showers. By 1:30, no celestial display had appeared, leaving astronomers awaiting a notable meteor event.

AY Baryars Observatory Mithey Exen

The Wiliard Matinee at Tremont Theatre

B 8 Willard presented J M Barries The Professors Love Story yesterday afternoon at Tremont Theatre. The piece has long been a favorite in Willard repertoire and retains strong public appeal rendered in a finished artistic touch by the actor.

Tremont Theatre Willard J. M. Barrie Mr. Willard

Brave firemen avert big fire at oil office

Forty fearless firefighters rushed to a burning oil office at 2 0 Franklin Street near Batterymarch. They battled a smoke filled, barrel stacked room and prevented a possible explosion, risking their lives for ten perilous minutes as the blaze threatened the entire oil brokers district and several tall buildings. An automatic electric alarm saved a different fate.

Underhay Oil Company Franklin Street Batterymarch

Van Nostrand Wins Injunction Over Trade Mark Substitution

A Massachusetts Supreme Court injunction bars John H. McGee from selling any ale or malt liquor in Van Nostrand’s brew name P. B. Ale or any colorable imitation. The ruling, the first of its kind, sets a precedent for protecting trade marks when goods are served without visible labels, establishing a legal remedy against substitution.

Massachusetts Supreme Court John H. McGee Alonzo G. van Nostrand van Nostrand

Flood damages West Forty second street in New York

A broken large water main in West Forty second street floods the foundation excavation for a new public library site on the old reservoir. Water overflows into Forty second street threatening basements and cellars between Fifth and Sixth avenues, with masonry damage reported.

New York West Forty-second Street Forty-second Street Fift Sixth Avenues

Siemens to Perform in New York and Boston Stage Moves

Boston theatre news notes Siemens the pianist arriving from Europe to appear with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and tour with the Kaltenborn Orchestra of New York. Tremont Theatre shifts bill to Willard in Tom Pinch, six nights. Quo Vadis at Boston Theatre praised as a dramatic festival with star talent. Unions of Frohman company receive warm Boston welcome. Hackett in The Pride of Jennico to Boston Museum. Lost River Ora at Park Theatre. Sapho at Bowdoin Square. Miss Priant at Columbia. Secret Service and Sunshine of Paradise Alley drawing crowds at Grand Opera House and Grand Theatre. Joe Hart and Carrie de Mar star at Keith’s. Foy and Clark at Howard. Bessie Bonehill to London after Music Hall run. Chauncey Marian-Hoo sier couple noted at Austin & Stone's.

Boston Ee Siemens Rman New York Rotterdam Siemens Boston Symphony Orchestra Kaltenborn Orchestra Tremont Theatre Willard Tom Pinch Dickens Martin Chuzzlewitt David Garrick Boston Theatre Wilton Lackaye Eliza Proctor Otis Aubrey Boucicault Bijou Fernandez Edmund D. Lyons Frank Mordaunt Charles Riegel Carlotta Nilsson Charles Frohman Empire Theatre Hollis Street Theatre Lord and Lady Algy James K. Hackett Jennico Boston Museum Mary Sanders Ora Park Theatre Little Lady Laura Alberta Sapho Bowdoin Square Foy and Clark The Howard Foy Miss Clark Bessie Bonehill Empire Tivoli Pavilion London Chauncey Marian-Hoosier Austin & Stone’s

Gertrude Bennett Dramatic Recital At Steinert Hall

Miss Gertrude Bennett presents a 3 30 afternoon recital featuring Anthony Hope story The Philosopher in the Apple Orchard Shelley's Ode to a Skylark A Japanese Lullaby by Eugene Field Maeterlinck selections The Ladies of St James Austin Dobson When She Comes Home Riley monologue Le Colonel et Sous Lieutenant in French Carl Sobeski accompanies with songs including one of his own compositions

Gertrude Bennett Steinert Hall Colonel

Winter excursion tickets to Southern Pines Pinehurst on sale

Seaboard Air Line Railway announces winter excursion fares to Southern Pines and Pinehurst with similar tickets to Camden from key southern points including Ashington D C. Double daily through Pullman drawing room and buffet cars run from New York Philadelphia Baltimore Washington and Richmond. Trains stop at Pennsylvania railroad stations with steamer connections at Norfolk and Portsmouth. Contacts: W C Shoemaker in New York C L Longrcott in Boston M McConnell in Washington and the general passenger agent at Portsmouth Va E St John L S AL V P G M Gen Pass Agt.

Southern Pines Pinehurst Camden Ashington D. C Pullman New York Philadelph Baltimore Washington Richmond Pennsylvania Railroad Norfolk Portsmouth W. C. Shoemaker General Hastern Broadway C. L. Longcort New England Washington Street Boston Mass M. McConnell New York Avenue Washington, D. C ST. John AL . V.P G. M. Gen

Boy Newsboy Hit by Electric Car in Jamaica Plain

John Spellman a 12 year old newsboy living on Lee Street Jamaica Plain was knocked down by an electric car on Centre Street near Farris Avenue yesterday morning. He was taken to City Hospital in critical condition with both legs injured.

John Spellman Lee Street Jamaica Plain Centre Street Farris Avenue Spellman Hosa

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bromfield St Peet Setack Fratore How Butler Relief Association Prince Edward Island Prince Edward Islanders’ Association Blizzard Storm Harvard Kruger Port Said Genlderland Board Mineer P. B. Ale J. H. McGee Hamilton Pl Winter Sta Oxford Bessie, Bonehill, Montgomery Frank Cushman Harry Thorne & Co Three Brothers Melrose, Seeley & West Corinthian Four Alma Dogs and Monkeys Bessie Gilbert Ren’d Orch Aden Musee MUSEE Castle Tremont St Tre Tel Nell Gwynn Miss Bennett Seaboard Air Line Railway Florida and West India N. G 8. C Carolinas MR. E. S Keith J . K. Mee Clara " Mile. Ameta Dillon Brothers Jane Courthope Anna Teresa Berg Gordon Eldred American Biogram Joseph Hart Carrie de Mar Etta Butler Ben Harney Charles T. Ellis Maxwell and Simpson Alabama Fourty Craigs Oscar Smith Grand Opera House George W. Magee Tremont Julius Cahn Beeston W. Gillette Paradise Alley Symphony Hall Trauss Akd Vienna BUDPG Orchestra Aronson Eugene Tompkins Mgr G& Vadis Isaac B. Rich Ironman Empire Theatre Company Wm. Faversham Guy Standing Edwin Stevens Jos. Wheelock, Jr E. Backus W. H. Crompton Margaret Dale Apa Ubrd Daniel Frohman A. Hackett Itha Galland Pride Coree Theatre Marie Dressler Aint Queen of the Orient Burlesquers Carr and Square Theatre Tremont Row Morlan Teklawarlund Austin & Stone Palace Harry Bryant Haymarket York Providence and Sound Steamers South Station Beekman’s Washington St Geo. F. Tilton City Page Congress St
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