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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1897
Page
3
Doctors McCoy and Powell offer a $5 monthly treatment rate through November for Deafness and related conditions. Regular fees resume December 1. New and renewing patients before December 1 receive treatment until cured at $5 per month, medicines included.
Capt George N B Cousens of Lynn Massachusetts recalls becoming hearing after years of deafness. He mentions hearing a clicking sound in October and recognizing it as his boot heels on marble. He served in Company I Eighth Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Militia and fought at Chancellorsville during the War of the Rebellion.
A description notes a lecture by Doctor McCoy on impaired hearing focusing on tinnitus aurium. The paper offers free mailing to any address.
A veteran describes lifelong ear trauma from artillery, total deafness in the right ear and near total loss in the left. He cites a state committee hearing where he was unable to hear and recalls wife and lodge services being hard to understand. After trying Doctors McCoy and Powell, he reports regained hearing in both ears.
W W Corrigan of 98 Grove Street Chelsea Mass recounts a May illness with severe coughing and three episodes of bright red bleeding. He sought medical advice, traveled to the Maine woods for rest, and reports chest pain and breathing difficulty but claims recovery after being treated by Doctors McCoy and Powell.
Rev Miles Grant evangelist with a world wide reputation endorses Doctor McCoys new treatment for diseases of the mucous membranes. Grant cites his Chicago exposure and Boston application calling the discovery the best treatment ever invented for the mucous membrane diseases.
Miss Eva B R Castle of 180 Pearl Street Somerville Massachusetts describes chronic asthma from indoor life overwork and colds. After three doctors offered remedies with temporary relief she followed a published account of deafness cured by Doctors McCoy Powell and noted Bronchial trouble symptoms, seeking a lasting improvement.
Readers can obtain Dr. McCoy's full paper explaining the connection between catarrh and consumption by visiting his office or writing to request a copy.
A patient credits Doctors McCoy and Powell with instant relief from severe breathing trouble. She recalls nightly coughing and fear of incurable illness before seeking treatment, and now recommends their services.
William Charlton of 60 Franklin Street Cambridgeport Massachusetts suffered a yearlong bronchitis with rapid weight loss fatigue breathlessness and nightly coughing. Doctors McCoy and Powell examined him and say they cured the cough and he now feels well.
H A Caiman of Rexbury Mass reports drastic improvement after doctors McCoy and Powell treated a nine year bronchial condition. Once coughing constantly with frothy material and chest pain he lost weight and energy. after treatment he declares himself a new man and praises the results.
Doctors McCoy and Powell will keep their office open from 10 A M to 2 P M on Thanksgiving Day.
The Suburban Interclub League began its season last evening at the Jamaica Club with Mercantile Library Association competing in billiards pool and whist, while Jamaica took bowling. Mercantile dominated table games but Jamaica led in bowling with strong margins, including a 213 string. Also notes on boxing showings and upcoming matches at Greenpoint, with Sullivan syndicate plans for Coney Island arena and a Daly Ernst bout slated for Wednesday.
The return match at Charlestown alleys ended with the Roughans from Charlestown defeating the McCarthy Colts, securing a win for the monument district team.
Sudbury City League teams faced multiple matches last evening at Sudbury alleys. The Sudbury team defeated the Federal building employees 2381 to 2032 after conceding 100 pins. Blodgett Meritt & Co defeated R. L. Day & Co 2136 to 2096. Sebagoes beat Easy Club by six pins in candle pins at Hubabys. Bernard Friedman beat New England Master Builders 1897 to 1800 at Hub alleys in bottle pins.
Harrison of the Murray and Irwin team rolled a single string of 144 at Murray and Irwin alleys, the season’s highest score to date. He is noted as a steady league roller and his performance yesterday was described as phenomenal.
Brown and Willoughby led last week with 317 and 307. Tonight the McCarthy Colts face the regular league team at Tom McCarthy's alleys. Suburban Interclub game pits Old Dorchester against Highland Club. Kirby and McCarthy day teams start Friday at 2 pm. Tom McCarthy Eyes Brooklyn match with Carleton of Greater New York. Julius Meyers weighs intercity matches between Greater New York and Boston Amateur League. Wheeler scored 110 in a single string for Murray & Irwin. Arlington Boat Club celebrates first meeting with B A A with two wins under old rules ban.
New York sports men await Dec 13 as a venue is chosen for the McCoy Creedon fight. Offers from San Francisco Buffalo Lexington vary while the Olympic Club of Buffalo balks at demanded conditions. Rumor says Long Island City A C has the date but officials fear losses from past clashes with the Law and Order League.
The Noddle Island Athletic Club held its monthly meeting and smoke talk in Webster Hall East Boston with 800 in attendance. Notable figures included boxing authority William Irwin master of ceremonies and East Boston singers Thomas Curtin Robert Landrigan and Bradley. The card featured club bouts and appearances by Dolan Silva Spider Foley McDonald Soley Toussey Jimmy Gallagher Jack Toland Cy Hickey Doherty Andy Gallagher Billy Campbell and Joe Allins versus Matt Leary. An after-show heavy dumbbell exhibition by P. J. Higgins preceded remarks by James Donovan William Harber Daniel Gallagher Thomas Rice and Joseph Hickey.
The Cambridge Manual faces Cambridge High tomorrow at Charles River Park to decide the interscholastic championship. Cambridge High boosts veteran Crowley Warnock Fletcher and Houston and will challenge C M T S backs with Captain Marshall returning. Yeager is injured, Harris starts at fullback. Hoppy meets Brookline High this afternoon at Charles River Park with Hoppy favored to win.
In snowy conditions at Brookline, Mrs. G H Francis and Mrs. H C Ernst edged Mrs F E Zerrahn and Mrs J T Linzee in the first round. Miss Bacon and Miss E R Sturgis defeated Mrs G H Francis and Mrs H C Ernst, then Mrs Brooks and Mrs Thatcher beat Miss Bacon and Miss Sturgis in the finals 6 up.
Medford November 2 Tufts freshmen defeated Tufts sophomores 6 to 0 with Erickson scoring the winning touchdown two minutes before time and Almeida adding the extra point. The freshmen also won the annual flag rush after a fierce battle.
Hanover November 23 The Dartmouth football team selected F M Cavanaugh 99 as captain for the next season.
Captain Marshall may play with a injured collar bone against Cambridge High on Thanksgiving Day. English High players prepare for travel to New York, and Woodbury remains a scoring threat in practice. Bets center on Pennsy against Cornell and Ithaca scoring. Yeager recovers from knee injury as practice continues. Soldiers Field venue issue delays Dorchester High versus Somerville High. Captains Murphy Carey and Cambridge officials arrange for a South End game. Laurel A A and Garden City A C meet Thanksgiving morning to crown 150 pound champions near Boston. Orchard Athletics meet Danvers High on Thanksgiving at Danvers grounds after Boston College win streaks.
Webb from Cambridge Manual, Harr from Worcester Academy now with Brookline High, Duffy formerly English High sprinter at Worcester Academy, Mohan captains English High. English High School shows strong indoor material for the Interscholastic meet. Campbell asks Tim Kearns to a sporting department chat Wednesday. Chelsea Emmet manager O Keefe plans Thanksgiving witness of Worcester Emeralds vs Charles J Kickham of New York with a $500 challenge if they win.
Yale plans to open a four mile race format against Cornell next June with options to include Harvard. The New Haven authorities seek to regain shell racing prestige after Cornell’s Poughkeepsie win while preferring New London over Saratoga Lake.
In Ithaca on November 23 Yale reportedly signaled willingness to race Cornell and Harvard crews together or separately. Cornell debates policy, with alumni opposition to the New London course and consideration of racing Columbia and the University of Pennsylvania as in past years. Professors Wheeler and Huffcut discuss official action and partner wishes.
Harvard officials discuss the Yale Cornell boat race, Yale may pick the Thames course if Thames is chosen the race would exclude Cornell, and New London plans to widen the Thames if needed. Harvard’s crew practice under coach Lehmann with Willis as model, aiming for a Dec 4 test race to shape the squad.
An offer claims a proven remedy cures nervous debility impotence and night losses restoring youthlike vigor. The ad urges all men to request the prescription from H C Olds Box 1950 Kalamazoo Michigan stating intent to try it free and promises prompt response.
New York November 23 The second trial of Martin Thorn for the murder of William Guldensuppe begins as jurors are sworn and evidence starts. Prosecutor Youngs outlines the People case while witnesses recount the discovery of body parts and identifications by bathhouse workers. The defense plans to call Thorn and question Mrs Nack, with potential witnesses accusing her of crimes. Rulings by Judge Maddox are praised and the trial is expected to continue into the next week.
Continental Clothing Company posts deep discounts after securing stock from Davies Hopkins Co. The rush of buyers across New England prompts extra help and extended hours though the store will close on Thanksgiving. Highlights include ten dollar overcoats for 6.60 to 10 but lower than usual prices, children's wear, and boys’ suits at marked-down rates.
Chicago to San Francisco three day trips via Chicago Union Pacific and Northwestern line. Daily first class and tourist sleepers. Personally conducted excursions from Chicago Thursdays and from Boston Wednesdays at 3 P M arriving San Francisco Monday morning. For details contact J E Brittain New England passenger agent 368 Washington street Boston.
The official report shows Sterling Elliott winning by over 6 to 1 in the Massachusetts division L A W election. Albert G Frothingham led as high man with 7229 votes and Alonzo D Peck had 6910 votes for representative. A total of 788 ballots were cast with 90 defective and 15 reports.
Somerville Cycle Club announces its annual minstrel show at Odd Fellows Hall Somerville on Thanksgiving evening. Canadian Wheelmen chief George H Orr, just arrived in New York, denies favoring Sunday racing yet says West coast promoters need American Pacific Riders suspended for Sunday racing. Frank Starbuck eyes a Madison Square Garden match with Jimmy Michael Thursday confident of victory despite two earlier losses blamed on poor pacemaking. Arthur Zimmerman plans to sail for France early next year to prep for the European racing season.
Otis 8S of the Guild of Dedham, assistant inspector general of the G A R, was reported missing in August. He reappeared yesterday and said he had no knowledge of being listed as missing. He spent August on vacation in Boston and Cambridge and attended a Taunton reunion on August 26, denying any intention to go to the Klondike.
On Thanksgiving morning a trial run of the 1212 inch Deluge engine, formerly of Dayton Colorado and now owned by Captain King of the Red Jacket firemen, will take place in Cambridge. Out of town firemen are invited to meet at 10:30 a.m. in Inman Square for the big tub’s shakeup and possible future uses in local musters.
Public notice of a race proposal from W Thompson against J P Watson of Boston. Conditions require Watson to hop 10 yards then run 190 yards on the same foot without using the other foot while Thompson runs 100 yards in a sack. Stakes set at 200 or 500 dollars per side with a Dec 9 deadline. Thompson has deposited 25 dollars with the Post as forfeit and seeks payment within three days.
The firm continues its Thanksgiving tradition giving each married employee a turkey. About 4000 pounds are needed for distribution this year, a custom started thirty-one years ago by Messrs. A. Shuman & Co.
The twenty second annual Division 2 AOH hall event will take place at Hilbernian Hall Havre Street East Boston on Thanksgiving eve November 25 grand concert 8 to 9 dancing 9 to 4 It is expected to eclipse all previous events.
Mrs L Parker Soule of Russell Street North Cambridge died yesterday. She was a daughter of Chester W Kingsley president of the Water Board and was well known in social circles.
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