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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1892
Page
8
Heavy clothing has suddenly become necessary to bodily comfort and a large well assorted stock is offered for men and boys of any size. Call on us for winter wear with inducements promising better options than elsewhere as curious visitors may become purchasers.
The Boston Board of Aldermen confirmed most election officers appointed by the Mayor, with wards 11 16 17 18 and 24 deferred to the next meeting. They approved printing a communication from President Whitney on Cleveland platform cars and formed a photo group. Several budget reallocations were approved including 3000 for Common Council expenses and 20000 for America’s 400th anniversary celebration, totaling 67000, and a request to seek a 500000 debt limit for a Charlestown bridge. The Art Commission was asked to review Columbus statue approval.
A Boston physician Dr Greene offers free illustrated Tremont Temple lectures on health cures for chronic and nervous diseases. The ad touts his cures, safe plant medicines, and free initial consultations by mail or in person at 84 Temple Pl Boston. Public lectures include a men only private session and ladies sessions with free admission.
William C. Houston celebrates his twenty first birthday as Boston society updates its bonnets amid cholera related delays. Lally Collins opens a new store with fanfare while Springer Bros expands with a fur department and a ladies waiting room. Filene’s unveils millinery parlor enhancements and a dressmaking debut. Castburg joins Crocker’s Boylston millinery as a talented Swede. An error corrects Mr W H Robertson as Houston Henderson retail superintendent. Bradbury’s pharmacy advertises hair invigoration with a dramatic long hair display drawing crowds.
A fire swept through the H. D. Dougherty & Co. factory in Philadelphia yesterday, nearly destroying the building. Loss is estimated at 45,000 dollars with no insurance coverage. Firefighters battled the blaze through the day, preventing further spread to adjacent facilities.
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