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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1906

Page

2

Free Month Treatment Offer From Osmo-Chemic Physicians

The Osmo-Chemic Physicians at 18 Boylston Street offer free consultation and X-ray examination through Oct. 31 with one month of treatment gratis for any curable chronic disease. Testimonials from patients across Massachusetts praise cures of stomach, bladder, rheumatic and other ailments, claiming permanent improvements and even full recoveries.

Sneia de Uaeme Pacdicians Boylston Street

Voice of the People on Osmo-Chemic Light Treatment Merit

Boston publisher Mrs Carrilla Banister says the Osmo-Chemic Physicians treatment makes and keeps people younger and smooths facial lines. Ellsworths of Maplewood Malden report GI irritation and hemorrhoids improved after a short course of Osmo tence treatment in July 190%.

Anna Chapman Main At Reading Mass Bright Melville A. Stone EK. R. Forbush Lisbon N. H Jessie Heaton Pond St Natick Emily Davis Davis St Marlboro Carrilla Banister Federal St Boston Lothrop, Lee & Shepard

Osmo-Chemic System of non ae offices and medicine

Fragmentary notice advertising an Osmo-Chemic system of medicine offices with hours listed as morning to noon and afternoon, daily operation except Sundays.

Weightman will case pits two society women for vast estate

Philadelphia news reports a high profile battle over William Weightman s estate valued at eighty million dollars. Mrs Jones Wister declares she will continue the contest against Weightman Walker despite court delays and a controversial scrap of paper. Mrs Walker had offered help but now vows to defend the will with top lawyers.

Philadelphia William Weightman Drug Trust Jones W’ister Mi Snate Weightman-Walker

Long Legal Fight Over Weightman Will Ties Family Close

A prolonged court battle, spanning nearly two years, centers on the Weightman will disputes. William Weightman’s 1884 will left most to his daughter and two sons, then the 1894 will left all to the daughter after the sons died. The widow of William Weightman’s son contested on behalf of her minor daughter Martha, alleging a codicil for grandchildren. Other grandchildren who had reached adulthood accepted the earlier sums.

William Weightman A. A. Weightman Walker William John Jones Wister Martha

Fond of Pies Finds Health in Grape-Nuts Change

A Massachusetts woman recounts chronic liver trouble from fatty foods and pies. She switched to Grape-Nuts and reports rapid relief from dizziness and headaches, improved mental clarity, and renewed energy. The advertisement cites Postum Co. and the booklet The Road to Wellville.

New England Postum Co Battle, Creek, Mich Wellville

Roosevelt Sends Sympathies for Mrs. Jefferson Davis Death

President Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt send telegraphic sympathy to Mrs. J Addison Hayes over the death of Mrs. Jefferson Davis and have sent flowers for the funeral.

Washington Roosevelt J. Addison Hayes Jefferson Davis Hotel Majestic New York City

Mrs Davis Remains to Lie in Hollywood NY

Mrs. Jefferson Davis widow of the Confederate President died last night at the Hotel Majestic. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon. then the body will be taken to Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond, Virginia for burial. A guard of honor of Confederate veterans will accompany the body.

New York Jefferson Davis Hotel Majestic Richmond Hollywood Cemetery Miles Davis

Mrs. Buffinton Denies Le Blanc Affair In Divorce Trial

Mrs Lucy Buffinton testified in a Roxbury divorce suit brought by Ernest Buffinton. She dismissed allegations as false and described a musical trio with Jerome Le Blanc begun in January 1906. She said she met Le Blanc four times weekly for lessons and denied improper relations while detailing love letters and the Concord trip with Gertrude Soule.

Ernest R. Buffinton Jerome LE Blanc Chicly Lucy Buffinton Ernest Buffinton Roxbury le Blanc Buffinton Concord

Court scores: woman dismissed petition in Mary McCarthy case

In a police court decision Judge McKim dismissed Mary A. McCarthy’s petition against John McCarthy. The family of eleven, seven living, includes a naval officer son and two apprentices. The wife left five years earlier claiming abuse, illness, and poverty. The husband testified he earns ten dollars weekly and spirits drunkenness harmed the family.

Navy Silver Street Boston City McCarthy Atlas

Ames Still in Jail on Chinese Landing Conspiracy

Alfred Ames of the Frolic crew is arraigned before U S Commissioner Hayes on a continuance for the case to land Chinese. With witnesses unavailable a further continuance was granted and he remains jailed in default of 2500 dollars. He is also wanted in Providence. A conference between Massachusetts and Rhode Island district attorneys will be held to determine jurisdiction, with a decision to be sought from Attorney General Moody.

Alfred Ames United States Hayes Ames Providence Massachusetts Moody

No Extradition For James Lehnemann

Ottawa Ont Oct 17 The Dominion government cannot extradite James Lehnemann accused of smuggling Chinese into the United States due to the offence not being listed in the extradition treaty. United States Inspector O Farrell failed to cite sufficient legal grounds and Canadian law does not recognize the act as a crime, leaving Lehnemann practically secure while in Canada.

Ottawa Ont Dominion James Lehnemann United States O'Farrell Lehnemann Canada

Doctor Reiley Weds Louise Desmond in Dorchester

Dr James A Reiley son of Reiley in the marine division and Louise A Desmond both of Dorchester were married yesterday at St Margaret Church Columbia Road The doctor graduated from Harvard in 1899 and was honor man in his class

James A. Reiley Reiley Marine Division Eeeton’ Custom House Louise A. Desmond Dorchester St. Margaret's Church Columbia Road Harvard

LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Cold Remedy Ad claimed

A compact 19th century style ad touts LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine as a worldwide cold and grip remedy. It asserts headaches and neuralgia from colds are removed by the product and invites readers to seek the full name and signature E. W. Grove for the entry. Price listed as 25c.

E. W. Grove

Portuguese Fishermen Rescued Off Chatham In Gale

Two Portuguese fishermen aboard the schooner Rose Dorothea were rescued by the James and Rose near Chatham after eighteen hours adrift in a dying gale. Exhausted and nearly out of food, they fought massive seas that threatened to swamp their small dory.

Rose Dorothea Chatham James Rose

Two Fishermen Rescued After Dory Plunge in Severe Sea

Aboard the Rose Dorothea, John James and Manuel Ferovar were saved hours after straying two miles from the vessel during a fierce gale near Chatham. The crew spotted them at sunrise and the James and Rose later retrieved the men as the storm raged. The Rose Dorothea sailed for Provincetown after the rescue.

James Rose Rose Dorothea T Wharf Provincetown John James Manuel Ferovar Dorothea Chatham Marion Pierce Ferevar Dory James and Edgar Nickerson Nantucket Rip

Daredevil rescue saves man from mill pond fall

In Great Barrington on Oct 17 David McGraw a middle aged man saved Patrick Lynch who fell into the Housatonic mill pond near midnight. McGraw initially could not reach Lynch, but with Martin Kennelly on the scene he hung over the wall and used Kennelly’s weight on his legs to pull Lynch to safety. Friends plan to petition the Humane Society for a bravery medal.

Great Barrington David McGraw Patrick Lynch Housatonic Lynch McGraw Martin Kennelly Kennelly The Humane Society

Turbines for Navy Favored by Cabinet

Secretary Bonnparte has given the construction board data on turbine machinery used in British Indomitable class cruisers and will likely base congressional naval construction recommendations on the constructors’ report. The board previously rejected turbines due to lower maneuvering power and higher cost, with turbine engines costing about 70000 more than reciprocating engines.

Washington Bonaparte Construction Board Congress

Charles H Morrill Elected Grand Master of I O O F

Portland October 17 The Grand Lodge I O O F elected officers with Charles H Morrill Newport named grand master and James R Townsend Augusta deputy grand master Other officers include Ira G Hersey Houston Russell G Dyer Portland William E Plummer Portland Albert F Smith Bangor Jefferson W Harthorne Newport George A Palmer Monroe Rev Lewis L Harris Waldoboro Ira W Fitts Auburn Granville L Gray Fairfield The sessions conclude tomorrow with the Grand Encampment

Portland Grand Lodge Charles H. Morrill Newport James R. Townsend Augusta Ira G. Hersey Houston Russell G. Dyer William E. Plummer Sovereign Grand Lodge Albert F. Smith Bangor Jefferson W. Harthorne George A. Palmer Monroe Lewis L. Harris Waldoboro Grand Guardian Ira W. Fitts Auburn Granville L. Gray Fairfield

New Hampshire Baptists Elect State Officers

In Exeter tonight the New Hampshire Baptists elected officers: President Rev J H Robbins Concord. vice presidents F A Hawley Manchester and Rev M F Johnson Nashua. secretary Rev O C Sargent Concord. treasurer Lewis F E Staples Portsmouth. Speakers were Dr C H Spaulding Boston and Dr M L Morehouse New York.

Exeter N. H New Hampshire Baptists J. H. Robbins Concord F. A. Hawley Manchester M. F. Johnson Nashua O. C. Sargent Lewis FE. Staples Portsmouth C. H. Spaulding Boston M. L. Morehouse New York

Hotel clerk killed by fall on circular saw

Bryant's Pond Me October 17 George Ruff aged 19 a clerk at Bryant's Pond Hotel visiting the Andrews saw mill fell onto a revolving circular saw and was instantly killed his body was nearly cut in two he had come here recently from Rumford Falls

Bryant's Pond George Ruff Andrews Ruff Rumford Falls

Hood’s Sarsaparilla Promises Renewed Vitality and Health

Public testimonial extols Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a life renewing medicine for blood strength and vigor. Mrs Elizabeth A Teban of Northampton notes her child’s scrofulous eruptions improved after two bottles plus Olive Ointment. Doctor approves and supports its blood purifying claims.

Hood Elizabeth A. Teban Edward Sq Northampton, Mass

Malden Boys Stopped in Portland While Aiming to Hunt Bears

A 13 year old from Malden and his 7 year old companion were seized in Portland after stealing their mother's pocketbook containing $9.60 to buy guns for hunting in Maine. They left Boston by boat, planned a shopping spree for firearms, and hoped to exterminate wildlife and Indians, carrying a jackknife and a gun catalogue. Police recovered the boys, who faced the disillusionment of capture.

Portland Maine Johnny Wilson Malden Harry Lovette Boston Wilson

Cuticura Remedies Endorsed by Doctor in 1905 Letter

Dr G M Fisher of Big Pool Maryland writes in May 1905 that his eczema was cured by Cuticura Remedies. He, a practicing physician for sixteen years, says he prescribes Cuticura Resolvent and Soap with success when other formulas failed. He invites publication of the letter.

Maryland Fisher G. M. Fisher Big Pool, d

Cuticura The Set Advertises Complete Skin Cure

An advertisement promotes Cuticura The Set for 1 dollar as a complete treatment for pimples scrofula and other skin issues. It details bathing with Cuticura Soap applying Cuticura Ointment and taking Cuticura Resolvent Pills to cleanse the blood and soothe itching, with products offered worldwide and mailed free literature.

Potter Drug and Chem. Corp Bolerops Boston Detaaring

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Mark Ellsworth Mr. Ellsworth Anntte M. Emery Fast Haverhill, Mass P. O. Box 10 Mre Emma R. Gough York Beach Nelson Lowe Walpole Voice OF People Mrs. Wister White House Holywood Me LE Blanc Buffintonn MR Buffinton Oxford 625 Narius Be Blanc Frolic Desmond N. H. Baptists Elect C. I. Hood Co Lowell John Wilson Harold Larette KODAK Copley Hall Dixon E. Mulford Temple” Pince Aiauan Washington Str Puritan J. S. Waterman & Sons Incorporated Caroline Samuel Weld St. James Street Steinhardt—Friedlander Ida Steinhardt Isidor A. Friedlaider San Francisco Ae Holmes Court St Rowacin de Sq
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