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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1901

Page

5

Peruna hailed by Polk’s niece and others as healing

A long list of women from various towns praise Peruna for curing female troubles and catarrh symptoms. They credit Dr. Hartman and the remedy for improved health, weight gain, and renewed vitality, urging others to try Peruna and seek free advice if unsatisfied.

Peruna Hllen Royer Phoebe Smith Sweet Springs Josh Phoebe J. Smith Bertha Mohr Gilbert Street Town City Hartman A. E. Stouffer Saretha Kansas Stron A. E. Stoufer Dr. Hartman The Hartman Sanitarium Columbus, Ohio

Youngest WCTU member Frances Munn honored at Lynn

At a WCTU convention in Lynn the four month old Frances W. Munn received a white ribbon and dedication to total abstinence. She was christened in memory of a late WCTU president, held by Miss Anna A Gordon, who proclaimed a vow for purity and sober womanhood. Her parents Mr and Mrs Charles D Munn support the temperance cause.

Lynn Willard Munn Woman's Christian Temperance Union Temperance Order The National Union Anna A. Gordon Miss. Gordon Causey Union Charles D. Munn

Suffolk Lawyer Retained Over Spectacle Island Garbage Plant

James R. Murphy, renowned Suffolk Bar member, retained by South Boston Citizens Action committee to seek an injunction blocking a garbage plant’s relocation to Spectacle Island. He will advise Monday on the best legal course and holds all relevant facts and issues.

James R. Murphy Suffolk Bar South Boston Spectacle Island Murphy

Pickpocket Arrest Near Dorchester Car Abduction

William Gilmore, 50, of 568 Dorchester Street, was jailed at Station 11 on a pickpocketing charge after a theft on a Dorchester electric car. John Johanson, on the crowded rear platform, felt a pinch to his vest pocket as the car reached Sagin Hill and Pleasant, but the watch was not found. Johanson identified Gilmore as a suspect and police were alerted as a confederate fled.

William Gilmore Dorchester Street Station 11 Dorchester Gilmore John Johanson Sagin Hill Avenue Pleasant Street Johanson

City Brevities Report of Local Incidents and Injuries

Michael Sullivan of Cohasset was swindled out of 15 yesterday by a confidence man. Rose igarten of 456 Hanover street fell on the sidewalk near 146 Oliver street and sustained a severe scalp wound. James A. Corbett, 34, of 140 Findson street, was struck by an electric car at Washington and Dover last night and suffered a fractured ankle. Royal McLéood, 14, of 1 Prescott place Dorchester, was hit by a team from Company L Underwood while on Quincy street and severely hurt. admitted to City Hospital.

Michael Sullivan Cohasset Rose Igarten Hanover Street Oliver Street James A. Corbett Findson Street Washington and Dover Streets Royal McLéood Prescott Place Dorchester Quincy Street Co. L. Underwood City Hospital

Obscene pictures case in Municipal Court and Kelley libel suit

William R. Brereton faced two counts in Municipal Court before Judge Forsaith for possessing and giving away obscene pictures or prints intended for sale. He was found guilty, fined 200 dollars, appealed, and held for the Superior Court. The Kelley divorce suit proceeded with Mrs Kelley alleging domestic strife and libel against Frank Gray, with testimonies about a quarrel on January 1 and a water department picnic in 1896. Decision reserved.

William R. Brereton Brereton Davies Forsaith Kelley Fessenden Rollins Dwight Street Frank Gray Water Department

Civil Coast Suffolk Superior Court Docket Highlights

Summary of multiple 2005 Suffolk Superior Court sessions with juries and verdicts. Cases include Mary Sanderson v Swan for alleged conversion of household goods, Plymouth Stove and Foundry against Peter Fee with $159 verdict, Frank Leverone v Arancio with $539.63 verdict and related actions, Joseph Cowan v Jennie Schultz for painting balance with $78.21 verdict, and other civil actions for damages and contract balances across sessions before Judges Hopkins Richardson Bond Hardy and others.

Mary Sanderson George Swan Plymouth Stove and Foundry Company Peter Fee Richardson Frank Leverone Joseph Arancio Joseph Cowan Jennie Schultz Wheatfield Oscar Reinstein Grandall Pevsver

Testimony Swings in Schley Favor At Court of Inquiry

Attorney Rayner seeks to finish Schley testimony next week as eight witnesses testify. Witnesses from the Oregon Brooklyn and Texas describe July 3 and 8 actions. Admiral Dewey grants a Monday adjournment as Wells begins a full naval campaign history.

Washington Schley Rayner Admiral Schley Admiral Dewey B. W. Wells, Jr Spain Reginald F. Nicholson Oregon Charles M. Devalin J. L. Hannum Thomas F. Carter W. P. Cronan J. H. Warford Brooklyn J. L. Hanley Texas Nicholson Colon Hanley Wells Ryan Hampton Roads Cienfuegos Santiago

Wetsell Retires From Washburn Firm After Long Service

William H. Wetsell, longtime associate of George F. Washburn at 465 Washington Street, has severed ties with the firm. On retirement he was presented with a four foot high bronze lamp as a token of appreciation, which surprised and moved him.

William H. Wetsell George. F. Washburn Washington Street Wetsell

Rowell of Ames Dies After Long Carriage Career

Charles Rowell a longtime carriage dealer and founder of Charles Rowell & Son died today in Amesbury at age. He had been a prominent figure in local business for years and contributed to the carriage trade.

Rowell Ames Amesbury Charles Rowell Charles Rowell & Son

Lipton Narrowly Escapes Shipwreck Off Chicago

Sir Thomas Lipton plans to sail home from New York after noon tomorrow and may challenge again for the America's Cup. He mused on luck in four-leaf clovers and hinted a new boat design. A Porothea cruise ended with a collision, causing a damaged bowsprit and cylinder head while the Ruth served as tender.

Chicago Sir Thomas Lipton New York Shambeck II Thomas Naval Ruth Sir Thomas

Fire Engulfs Milton Place Storehouse in Boston Blaze

Box 52 sparked a costly blaze at 15 Milton Place off Federal Street in Boston. Three alarms and automatic signals brought rapid fire response. after 30 minutes the flames were out, with about 25000 dollars in water damage. The building, owned by Boston University, sustained three thousand dollars in damage. Parker Holmes Co and Boston Courier Co faced major losses. insurance covers the loss.

Boston Milton Place Federal Street Boston University Parker, Holmes & Co Boston Courier Company Hetsmer, Codding & Co Boston Counter Company

Dorchester Home Robbery Suspects Professionals

Thieves entered the Dorchester district house of Alexander Thelmer on Walnut Avenue between 7 and 10 PM using a jimmy. The front door was forced, the home ransacked, and valuable furs and silverware stolen while the family was away. Police traced the burglars but have no leads.

Dorchester Alexander Thelmer Walnut Avenue Hintrance Jimmy

Opening of Newsboys Protective Union Hall Boston

The headwaters opening of the Newsboys Protective Union of Boston was held last night at the hall 30 Han over street with about 18 members present. The hall includes a large gymnasium and will be open every night to accommodate members.

Newsboys’ Protective Union of Boston Hanover Street

Bearing on Joan C Best Case Likely in Boston

A bearing on the exceptions in the case of Joan C Best, convicted last March for the murder of George E Bailey of Saugus, will probably be heard and placed in Boston at a time during the term.

Joan C. Best George E. Bailey Saugus Boston

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