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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1907

Page

2

Popular Author Credits Cooper Medicines With Recovery

Fred Wade Wolf, author of Battles of Life, recalls suffering muscular rheumatism from heavy travel. He states Cooper's New Discovery and Quick Relief eased his condition quickly, restoring energy and daily work. He praises the remedies as worth a thousand dollars to him and recommends them to friends. Jaynes Drug Stores in Boston are Cooper medicines agents.

Fred Wade Wolf Eral Cooper Tam Jaynes Drug Stores Boston

Dickinson of Lynn Fails in Lennox Crash Fallout

Joseph Dickinson a slipper manufacturer at 220 Market Street Lynn filed a voluntary petition in the Boston Bankruptcy Court. Assets listed at 22009 with liabilities 215000. Failure traced to accommodation paper for P Lennox & Co totaling 158000, notes endorsed by James T Lennox. National City Bank authorized sheriff action has run for two weeks. Dickinson, in business 20 years, employed 30 workers.

Rats Trounce Salem Police Station Rodents

Salem October 7 rats in large numbers plague the local police station. A new trap caught 10 large healthy specimens within 24 hours highlighting the rodent problem in the area.

Salem

St Paul Reaches Southampton After Turbulent Atlantic Crossing

The American line steamer St Paul arrived in Southampton on October 7, twenty four hours late after a voyage from New York on September 28 marked by severe gales and mountainous seas. Dense fog then forced Chief Officer Osborne to grope the way to Plymouth as Captain Passow was indisposed.

Southampton American Line St. Paul New York Osborne Passow Plymouth Plymouth Sound

Bishop Winnington-Ingram Tours Washington Before Boston Visit

Rt. Rev. Arthur Foley Winnington-Ingram bishop of London spent two hours sightseeing in Washington and left for Boston after attending Episcopal convention events. He plans to visit Yale and Harvard before sailing to England on Oct. 17.

Washlington D. C Arthur Foley Winnington- Ingram London Boston Yale Harvard England Episcopal Churches

Mechanic Arts High School addition debated by finance board

At a 4:30 pm executive session the Finance Commission will hear from Harvard President Eliot Boston College Father Gasson and IT ex president Pritchett on whether to proceed with the Belvidere Dalton High School addition. The Boston School Board supports the project despite Mayor downgrading contracts and Lodge remarks.

Finance Commission Eliot Harvard Father Gasson Boston College Pritchett Institute of Technology Mechanic Arts Commission Tremont Boston School Board Belvidere and Dalton Streets Back Bay William Crane Boston

Basis of suit for alienation declared in Lynn

F Eugene P Usher of 1534 Chestnut street sues Alberto C Brown of Swampscott alleging alienation of affections. The filing notes a civil action begun in Lynn with Usher seeking redress for damages and remedy through the court.

Women and Men Suffer from Kidney and Bladder Trouble

An advertisement outlines kidney and bladder disorders affecting both genders. It promotes Swamp Root by Dr. Kilmer as a remedy available in fifty cent and one dollar bottle sizes. A free sample and pamphlet are offered by mail from Binghamton New York with the product name clearly repeated.

Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y Swamp-Root

Suit Filed Over Loss of Wife Affection at Salem

The case alleges James B Brown conspired to injure a husband by depriving him of the society and affection of his wife Gussie D Usher. The declaration claims the wife’s affection was transferred to Brown, and the husband seeks $10 000 in damages. Mrs Usher is described as a striking brunette who enjoys outdoor sports.

Gussie D. Usher Salem Brown Usher

Woman Enters Roberts Trial Opens Second Murder Case

Holton Maine October seventh jury for Juan Robens also known as Jack Roberts completes for a second murder trial in the Dickinson case at Smyrna Mills. County Attorney Holmes opens with plans to prove intimacy between Roberts and Mrs Dickinson as 64 state witnesses are sworn.

Roberts Dickinson

Roxbury Chestnut Tree Blown Down by Heavy Winds

A majestic Roxbury chestnut on Forest Street was toppled by a semi gale, blocking the street. The tree, once a forest monarch, measured four feet in diameter with branches over a foot thick. Traffic was halted as debris spread across the roadway.

Forest Street Roxbury

Narrow escape as carriage runs away in Boston crash

Mrs. George von L. Meyer wife of the postmaster general and her companion Mrs. Frederick Sears were tossed from a carriage when runaway horses bolted near Commonwealth avenue and Dartmouth street. The coachman escaped unhurt and both women, though shocked, were treated and found unharmed except for a eye scratch to Mrs Sears.

George von L. Meyer Frederick Sears Beacon Street John Ely Commonwealth Avenue Dartmouth Street Exeter Street

Forger Case Ends Trials Set for New Jury

John H. Forger, an officer at Deer Island, faces a jury after a trial over an assault on prisoner Harry Morris. Forger admitted striking Morris in self defense during the 1906 incident at the Deer Island stone sheds. Morris testified he was beaten about 30 times with a billy.

John H. Forger Deer Island Harry Morris Aiken Torger Forger Morris Navy Stone Sheds Buckley Billy

Death of Mary Jane Holmes

Mary Jane Holmes author dies in Brockport at age nearly 79 after illness in Albany. born in Brookfield Mass. wrote first article at 15. once among America's most popular writers after E P Roe.

Mary Jane Holmes Holmes E. P. Roe

Farmer’s horse wins prize by mistake at Grange fair

William Smith, a Ludlow area farmer, visited Londonderry for the Grange fair. He unharnessed his horse and left it in a shed stall. Judges, misreading the scene, awarded a premium and a red ribbon to a horse they believed was on exhibit.

Burlington William Smith Ludlow Londonderry

Divorce panel opens as 30 cases heard in Plymouth

Judge Stevens presides at the Superior Court in Plymouth noting a divorce panel with 30 pending cases. Emma Kingsley sues Joséph W Kingsley for alimony and uncontested divorce on grounds of intoxication. Kingsley unexpectedly appears to cross examine witnesses but wishes the court grant his wife’s prayer. Decree granted.

Plymouth Stevens Emma ‘Kingsley Joséph W. Kingsley Kingsley

Missing Boston Girl Found After Overnight Search

Miss Mabel Thompson fourteen year old of South Boston was located after an exhaustive sight seeing excursion she vanished during. Police did not report any foul play and the girl is said to be unharmed and resting.

Mabel Thompson South Boston

Missing girl found after dramatic homecoming effort

A girl reported missing from 220 Bowen Street was found yesterday afternoon and brought home by a family friend. Albert Burns, a 14 year old former sweetheart, played a key role in locating her, and the incident was reported to the police. The girl welcomed her friends and preferred to avoid the city’s strange scenes.

Bowen Street Albert Burns

No Restraining Order Issued in Moneyweight Scale Case

Judge Lowell in the U S Circuit Court on October 1 did not issue a restraining order or decree and no agreement was filed. He continued the hearing in the Equity Court to the 14th. Petitioners allege improper action by sealer s of weights and measures. they deny the charge. The situation remains in statu quo.

Moneyweight Scale Company Commissioners of Weights and Measures Lowell U. S Equity Court Sealers of Weights and Measures

Shareholders sue trustees over Copley Square Hotel sale

Smith Anthony Company and the Selden Corporation, as hotel trust shareholders, sued in Superior Court claiming the Copley Square Hotel was sold on a second mortgage for 77200 though the property is worth at least 425000. The suit names trustees Robert M Winkley and Frederick Pope and operators Frederick McQuestion and Amos N Whipple. A court date will be set soon.

Copley Square Smith Anthony Company Selden Corporation Hotel Trust Robert M. Winkley Frederick Pope Fred McQuestion Amos N. Whipple

Force of Life touted in broad public health appeal

National press reports that physicians and ministers praise a new Force of Life treatment after a three month government inquiry. A New York official admitted prescribing it, the company offers a free one month course, and a grand ten day free offer is extended from Syracuse Suite 750.

United States Williamsburg New York County Medical Suste Y Force of Life Company Champe 8. Andrews John S. Cooper New York County Medical Society Washington Force of Life Hattie Prince Omaley Springfield Ill United States Congress Charities City of New York Jamestown Exhibition Suite 750 Syracuse, N. Y

Free Hebrew Speakers Bureau Established in Boston

A free speakers bureau to provide English and Yiddish speakers for charitable and educational events has been organized in Boston. Abraham Alpert, a noted Hebrew orator, originated the idea with support from leading Hebrews and offers of financial aid. The bureau includes Eli D. Stone A. Cohen Louis Gordon and L. Resitzer, and plans to establish free speaking bureaus across New England.

Boston Abraham Alpert Alpert Eli D. Stone A. Cohen Louis Gordon L. Resitzer

Grand Duke Frederick Buried in Karlsruhe

The funeral of Grand Duke Frederick of Baden, who died at Mainau on September 28, was held in Karlsruhe today October 7. The ceremony drew available members of the Baden ruling family and regional officials, marking the end of a long reign.

Grand Duke Frederick Karlsruhe Grand Duchy of Baden Frederick of Baden Mainau

Dyspeplets and Hood's Tooth Powder Adverts

In a period ad style, Dyspeplets promise quick cure for sour stomach and indigestion with sugaree coated tablets. Hood's Tooth Powder touted as an affordable dentifrice for cleansing and preserving teeth and gums, endorsed by a Boston dentist and tied to the saying If Made by Blood It's Good. Available in enamel and glass container sizes.

Hood Boston

Widow of Andrew Kenney Funeral Notice in Charlestown

Julia Kenney widow of the late Andrew Kenney will be buried from her residence 80 Winthrop Street Charlestown Wednesday at 8 50 p m Solemn high requiem mass to follow at St Marys Church Warren Street at 9 45 Relatives and friends invited New Bedford papers please copy

Hawes Roxbury William G William Caroline Hawes Boston Louisa A. Hawes Dunn Hotel Elliot St. Joseph's Church Ctrenit Street Brennan Charlestown Uct John J Hee Eleanor ‘Tr. Brennan Drury Catherine Patrick Brennan Chestnut Street St. Mary's Church St. Paul's Cemetery Arlington Kenney Julia Andrew Kenney North End Winthrop Street Warren Street New Bedford Leonard Providence Samuel TH Harvard Place Wenesday Littig Carl Holner Charles Georgia Ruth Littig GS Centre Street Sullivan South Boston Ellen FP. Sullivan John Joaphine Sullivan Lars SL Third Street St. Eulalia Chapel Reoai Oelock

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Fred Wadp Volf Credit Clothing Washington Street John R. Keilty Mer Dr. Jos. Grady Bishop MEET Eliots Board Lodge Henry Cabot Lodge Usher of Lynn Eugene Usher Swampscott Pf.f FORD Summer &T Divorce Mill Copley Square Hotel SUE Life Company Popu Zetland Lodge A. VY A. M Bersward J. Salstrom Lnte Intervale Street George W. Cheeter
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