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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1897

Page

5

Women Lose Strength If Health Fails Then Beauty Fades

An ad extols Dr. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy as the key to female health and beauty. It claims beauty depends on health, targets nervous exhaustion, backache, and headaches, and cites Mrs. May Clark of Buffalo praising the product after two bottles. Free consultations offered at 34 Temple Place Boston with no examination fee.

May Clark Austin St Buffalo N. Y Dr. Greene Greene Temple Place Boston Mass

Sembrich Returns to City Stage After Fourteen Years

Mme Marcella Sembrich greeted last night at Music Hall after an absence of nearly fourteen years. She offered Mozart Il Seraglio and an aria from Norma with enduring virtuosity, while German songs like Schumann Nussbaum showcased her refined tone. Emilio de Gogorza, a new baritone, impressed with Pagliacci and a rich, easy voice aided by ample audience applause. Tenor William Lavin added two acceptably performed numbers.

Mme Marcella Sembrich Mme. Sembrich Norma Schumann William Lavin

Bryan in Football Togas at Missouri Game

William J. Bryan. former presidential candidate, appeared in a striped old gold and black sweater to kick off for the Missouri alumni. At Captain Hill and Coach Young's request he took the field, placed the ball at the 40 yard line and kicked a forty yard punt before watching the scrimmage.

Columbia William J. Bryan Bryan Missouri University Captain Hill Young J. Bryan Nebraskan Mr. Bryan

Gala shopping week boosts rail fares for Boston shoppers

The Boston Retail Merchants Association launches a week of reduced rail fares and special trains from Fitchburg New York New Haven lines to attract New England shoppers to Boston from Nov 29 to Dec 4. Discounts range from 25 to 40 percent, with multiple excursion trains from Provincetown South Duxbury Marshfield and other points and a Providence special for Dec 4.

Boston Retail Merchants’ Association New England Boston Tuttle Fitchburg New York New Haven Marshfield Marshfield Hills Scituate Cohasset Kneeland Street North Attleboro Plainville Wrentham Ferry Street Fall River Provincetown Wellsteet Orleans Brewster Chatham Harwich South Dennis Yarmouthport New Bedford Taunton Attleboro Mansfield Park Square Hyannis Yarmouth West Barnstable Sandwich Plymouth Kingston Middleboro Bridgewater Woods Hole Falmouth West Falmouth North Falmouth Buzzard’s Bay Onset’ Junction WareHam Fairhaven Mattapoisett Marion Tremont Providence Pawtucket Morgan’s Pharmacy Trinity Square Green’s Apothecary Westminster Street Boston & Albany Framingham Worcester Oir K. Mellor Main Street Orcester North Lawrence South Lawrence Lawrence Union Station New York, New Haven & Hartford New York & New Haven

Express Companies Unite for New England Poster Delivery

Mr C S Spencer of Adams Express Co coordinates with major carriers to distribute company posters across New England. Rebates on round trip tickets via New York New Haven Hartford and Fitchburg lines available at listed stores. Hotels theatres and merchants cooperate. more details will appear in the Post daily.

C. S. Spencer New England Adams Exress Company Arge Adams American National Earle & Prew New York Boston New York, New, Haven & Hartford Railroad Fitchburg Jordan, Marsh & Co R. H. White & Co Shepard, Norwell & Co Houston & Henderson 8. S. Pierce Co Houghton & Dutton John H. Pray Sons & Co Standard Clothing Co Continental Clothing House Cobb, Bates, Yerxa Co

Towne Meeting at Bostonia Club Social

The Bostonia Club held a mock Towne Meeting at the American Legion of Honor Hall 200 Huntington Avenue with invited guests. Ex Governor Moses of North Carolina was elected moderator and speakers included Everett J. High W I Chaloner Charles J Page J H French and George W Worthy. Miss Elsie Worthley of Brookline sang a solo and the Hennessey sisters of Dorchester performed a mandolin duet.

Bostonia Club American Legion of Honor Huntington Avenue Arthur W. Brayley Moses North Carolina Everett J. High W. I. Chaloner Charles J. Page J. H. French George W. Worthy Elsie Worthley Brookline Hennessey Dorchester

Henry Hecker Sentenced for Assault on Captain Aboard Cameo

Henry Hecker a steward on the schooner Cameo was sentenced to three years imprisonment and a $300 fine by the United States Court yesterday for an alleged assault on Captain Ira W Corbet with intent to kill. Corbet remains hospitalized at Massachusetts General Hospital from his injuries suffered at sea.

Henry Hecker Cameo United Sates Court Ira W. Corbet Corbet Massachusetts General Hospital

Boston Gala Shopping Week Affects Rail Lines

The Boston boom spirit reaches streetcars as Great West End lines announce Gala Shopping Week. Lynn and Boston Railroad spreads the news along its routes. A Lawrence bidder tries to darken Lawrence’s part, but the committee remains aligned with Lawrence interests and signals upcoming events.

Boston Lawrence

Cake Walk at Music Hall Tomorrow Night

The cake walk returns to Music Hall tomorrow night with walkers, Exidon Quartet, jubilee chorus, wing dances, and prize buck. Local champions from Boston and Venuses of New Orleans Nashville Philadelphia New York compete for top honors.

Incurable Deafness Healed by New York Inventor Device

Physicians in this city show great interest in a near total deafness case relieved by an inexpensive invention from I Hiscox of Broadway New York. Previous devices and expert care failed. The simple, adjustable, practical tool is hailed as a remarkable triumph.

Almos I. Hiscox Broadway New York City

Receivers Seek Guidance on Death Claims in Benefit Life Case

Massachusetts Benefit Life Association receivers ask the Supreme Court to settle how accrued claims are determined and how a dividend should be paid. They request ruling on distinctions between absolute and conditional policies and which claim classes receive funds first, with dates tied to August 17, 1897 and September 3, 1897.

Massachusetts Benefit Life Association Hosea M. Knowlton Supreme Court

East Boston School Site Change and Budget Proposals

East Boston school site plans are revised after Mayor Quincy rejects an earlier land-taking order. The street commissioners propose enlarging the site by about 26 300 square feet, affecting Louisiana place and Marion Saratoga Knocket streets. The committee also advances temporary junior masters and instructors, suspends evening schools, seeks $110 000 more for the rest of the year, and asks the General Court for $809 000 for further high and Latin school accommodations.

Mason Street Quincy Boston Marion Street Saratoga Street Tileston C. Power Louisiana Lace Knceton Street Louisiana Place Frank E. Poole Charles L. Reed Laura Ss. Plummer NEE Court General Court

Kirmess and Opera Carnival Opens at Mechanics Building

The Kirmess and Opera Carnival opens tonight at Mechanics' building under the Women's City Relief Association. The entire stage entertainment features national dances with a large mixed chorus, lavish decorations, and a program including solos by W R Whitney and Swedish songs by Hedvig Lidstrom-Boynton. Proceeds aid the city's poor, with advance sales at the box office and local hotels.

Women’s City Relief Association Espee W. R. Whitney Zimeola May Merrill Frank May Hedvig Lidstrom-Boynton Eben H. Bailey Carter Boston Mechanics’ Building

Dartmouth Medical College Holds 100th Graduation in Hanover

The 100th annual Dartmouth Medical College graduation, presided by President W. J. Tucker, featured J. Charles A. Morse of Newmarket delivering the address, H. C. Martin of Millbury giving the oration, and Dennis P. Wines of Uxbridge delivering the valedictory. Twelve graduates received M D degrees, including Alexander Angus Beaton, Clarence Harvey Burr, Mortimer Roland Beaudoin Bennett, John Philip Carroll, Harry Oscar Chesley, Frank Webster Evans, Howard Nelson Kingsford, Harry Charles Martin, Harry Stearns Platts, Azarie Moise Joseph Provost, Charles Henr inn, and Dennis Patric kinesi. The ceremony included diploma presentations by Dean W. T. Smith.

Alexander Angus Beaton Flat River Clarence Harvey Burr Thetford Mortimer Roland Beaudoin Bennett New York John Philip Carroll Peabody Mass Harry Oscar Chesley Barnstead N. H Frank Webster Evans Sweden Howard Nelson Kingsford Riverside R. I Harry Charles Martin Millbury Harry Stearns Platts

Celestial Crime Wins Black Cat Contest Prize

The Black Cat announces Charles Stuart Pratt as the winner of the $1000 prize for A Celestial Crime. The December holiday issue features the acclaimed story and reveals plans to offer $4000 in cash for future original short stories.

The Black Cat Charles Stuart Pratt Nown

Witness recounts Lovering court martial at Fort Sheridan

Private Waddell testified that on October 8 at Fort Sheridan Captain Lovering ordered a bayonet fix and to prod Hammond. He described dragging Hammond twenty yards and Lovering stabbing Hammond with a sword as they moved to the summary court. Waddell noted prior prods and a hand wound to Hammond.

Chicago Waddell Lovering Fort Sheridan Hammond Fle Hammond

Washburn Credit House Offers Thanksgiving Clothing Bargains

The Washburn Credit House at 465 Washington Street in Boston promotes a grand Thanksgiving sale with all wool suits, overcoats, jackets, and hats at bargain prices. It advertises cash or credit terms, evening hours, and a festival week with free gifts for patrons, plus a Santa visit before Christmas.

Boston Washburn Credit House Washington Street Sidney Cushing & Co Ashington Street Jordan, Marsh & Co Washburn Credit Company Santa Claus

Three Cases Against Him Before Police Board

Patrolman John Flynn of the fourth precinct faces a Board of Police Commissioners hearing on conduct unbecoming an officer. The liquor dealer Cornelius O'Leary at 32 Winchester Street filed the charge based on an October incident when Flynn allegedly entered the store and used indecent language while threatening to "clean out the place."

Board of Police Commissioners John Flynn Cornelius O'Leary Winchester Street Flynn O'Leary

National Democratic committee chair vows to uphold party platform

W. D. Bynum says recent elections show no discouragement for core Democratic principles. He notes losses for silver groups in Ohio Maryland and Massachusetts and argues the party must preserve its creed and credit of the nation without compromise. He urges renewed effort to defend rights and property.

New York W. D. Bynum National Democratic Committee Map 3 National Democratic Party Ohio Maryland United States Massachusetts National Democratic Organization National Democrats

Manchester Martyrs Anniversary Observed by Irish Societies

Boston Irish societies marked the thirtieth anniversary of the Manchester martyrs Allen Larkin and O'Brien. Division 46 A O H chaired by George Lovett heard tributes from Dennis Donovan Michael Barry and others. Broad way Hall hosted 500 sympathizers at the John Boyle O'Reilly Club.

Allen Larkin O’brien Manchester Boston East Boston George Lovett Dennis P. Donovan Michael Barry M. J. Walsh Timothy O’sullivan John Boyle O’reilly Fitzgerald

History Club Closes Today For Library of Universal History Sets

Last opportunity to join Jordan Marsh Co History Club and secure the Library of Universal History set. Send $1 membership now for full set, express prepaid, with a week to inspect and return if not a great bargain. refunds on membership. Letters postmarked today or Thursday considered, and closing occurs by book department hours.

Boston Library of Universal History Jordan, Marsh & Co History Club

Christian Science Lecture To Answer Defense Of Faith

Mrs Woodbury will respond next Sunday morning November 28 at the American Legion of Honor Hall to The Zions Herald attack on Mrs Eddy Mrs Woodbury writings and on Christian Science and its church.

The Zions Herald Mrs. Eddy Mrs. Woodbury Christian Science

House cleaning with FELS NAPTHA soap guidance

Household cleaning note promotes using FELS NAPTHA soap with luke warm water for quick quiet easy and thorough results even in winter. It mentions FELS & CO Philadelphia as the source.

Fels & CO Philapelphria

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Sembrich Cats-o-Ayne Fil Co Kans Boston Merchants Tirst Seda Butlers Davy Crockett Pep H. B. Kirk & CO John Miller & CO Music Hall Jacob Levy Joy Street Burke and Mahony Benjamin F. Dyer Chauncy Street Kins¢ Furnishing CO Washington St., Cor Common John Maddox English Selec Dartmouth Home Library Club Morocco Manchester Martyrs Ireland
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