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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1899
Page
5
An elderly reader from Towson Maryland asserts using Ayer's Hair Vigor for many years kept his hair without a gray tint. He signs his name Geo Yellett and dates the note August 3, 1899.
Ad for Ayers Hair Vigor promises to restore color to gray hair and make it grow heavier and longer. It claims to remove dandruff and prevent hair from thinning. Available from all druggists with a one dollar price.
In Fall River on November 29 1899 Matthew C D Borden owner of the Iron Works plant announced a 10 percent wage increase for his 3000 employees starting December 4 This move surprised local manufacturers who had planned a 5 percent raise and faced opposition from unions later tensions rose as Borden's action conflicting with prior expectations.
Judge Braley heard Mary Baker Eddy’s attorney argue publication of articles harmed her suit against Josephine Curtis Woodbury. Counsel admitted fault for counselled publication, while Elder pressed penalties to curb press plus libel actions, reserving ruling on attachment and suspension as the court took the papers.
In Roxbury the case against Mary Cannon for alleged cruelty to children at 300 Eustis Street moved to the jury after evidence closed. Testimony included a physician report of marks on Mary Shea and repeated denials of abuse by Cannon and corroboration from other residents of the home and protective association officials.
Philadelphia workers at the Cramps ship yards join the strike, with seventy-five reamers drillers and riveters abstaining from work for a nine hour day. Strikers claim over 1500 men are now out.
Thomas Mullane and Mary T. Wilson were married at St. Joseph’s Church Somerville by Rev. Father McGrath on Wednesday morning. The bride wore white muslin with pearl lace and a tulle veil, carried an ivory prayer book, and Nellie F. Segroe of Cambridge acted as bridesman. Best man was James P. Mullane. A family wedding breakfast followed at the bride’s home, and the couple plans to reside in Cambridge.
Miss Maud Ethel Shaffer daughter of Mr and Mrs William E Shaffer of 19 Cutter avenue and Andrew A Wilson of 32 Morrison street West Somerville were married at 7 30 last evening at the bride's parents home. Rev Arthur Page Sharp officiated with Miss Perle Day as bridesmaid and Miss Marion Lindsley as flower girl. George H Wilson was best man and ushers were Edward Frazier Paul Seckendorf and Charles Day. After Jan 1 the couple will reside at 16 Conwell street West Somerville.
At nine yesterday morning Francis J. Lilly married Miss Jennie Clark in the Mission Church during high mass. The bride wore brocaded satin and carried white chrysanthemums, with bridesmaid Miss Eleanor M. Connell in pink silk and organdic overgown.
Miss Henrietta Baker Lyon and Selden Robert Allen of Brookline were married at 54 Brook Street Brookline last evening. Rev. A B Kondig of St Mark's Methodist Church officiated with William D Paine as best man and Frederick H Robinson and Le Grande P Gond as ushers.
Senator John M. Thurston and his bride arrived in Omaha to spend Thanksgiving at the senator's residence. They were joined by Mr Carroll Purman and Miss Fay Purman, brother and sister of Thurston, and Miss Rosamond Brockway of Boston. An informal reception followed with many friends calling and gifts including three ornate silver salvers from Mr and Mrs Howard Gould.
B F Keith and his theater group continue a 17 year tradition of giving each employee a turkey. Last night 160 local staff received about a ton of birds to take home, with Providence, New York and Philadelphia crews sharing a total of around 500 birds distributed nationwide.
Manager Isaac B. Rich distributed a Thanksgiving turkey to each Hollis Street Theatre employee last evening, rewarding the staff for a year of work.
An all child performance benefited Morgan Chapel Day Nursery titled The Brownies in Fairyland. Edith Pecker and Marguerite Gately led as Queen Flora and Esthetica with Ralph Barstow as Prince Aldebaran. Performances run Thanksgiving and Saturday with notable patrons Ellen Terry and Julia Ward Howe.
Grace Henderson to lead in Arizona at Tremont Theatre on Monday. Will Holcomb sails for England to handle The Children of the Ghetto next month. George C. Tyler also travels. Richard Carle stars in The Greek Slave at Herald Square. Minnie Ashley scores a hit in the same company. Sam Bernard may move to vaudeville in Philadelphia for seventy dollars weekly. Kathryn Kidder rumored to marry lawyer Hitchcock. Nat Goodwin’s play to Willie Collier. London Palace Theatre note on not tossing money to Mrs Beerbohm Tree as she recites Kipling’s Absent-Minded Beggar, donating salary to soldiers’ fund. Mathilde Preville to sing Princess Chic, age 19, famed soprano. She left Francis Wilson’s company amid potential suit. Stone & Shaw give Vermont turkeys to employees on national holiday. Pearl Seward praised for Alicia Bloodgood in Streets of New York at Bowdoin Square Theatre.
The Metropolitan Opera House company plans a strong Boston season with Calve and Suzanne Adams leading. Opening night features Carmen, then Figaro, Tannhauser, I Pagliacci and Cavalleria, Aida, Lohengrin, Faust, and Don Giovanni across the week. Mile Calye and Adams sail from Chicago, arriving Saturday. a sacred concert closes the first week on Sunday.
Telephoned seat reservations hold until 7 45 for William Gillette in Secret Service at the Grand Opera House. Most seats sold, a few good matinee seats remain. Nearby theatres report strong attendance, varied programs, and Thanksgiving events with multiple productions and special notices across Boston venues.
The Grand Dime Theatre showcases Sandy Chapman with songs and stories next Sunday. Count Lucier and his bride draw crowds at the Necke Odeon this week. Miss New York company performs at the Palace. Mile Eugenie Yougerd, the French sensation, has stirred audiences in New York and now travels here.
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