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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1906

Page

4

Scottsville Man Credits Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey Cure

J B Cooper of Scottsville Ark recounts severe bronchitis and weight loss from 180 to 150 pounds. After two bottles of Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey he gained ten pounds in two weeks, calling it the best tonic and stimulant and noting a doctor endorsed its use for patients. Written June 6 1906, Cooper’s statement endorses the product.

J.B. Cooper Scottsville Ark Duffy J. B. Cooper

Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey Marketed as Medicine

Old Chemist backed Duffy Malt Whiskey as a genuine pure malt with medical benefits. It claims to strengthen nerves, heart, muscles and blood while aiding digestion and longevity. Sold in sealed bottles by druggists and grocers for $1 with a medical booklet offered free.

Duffy Malt Whiskey, Co Rochester N. Y

Merchants Contest Opening Blind Alley in Boston

The Boston Board of Street Commissioners heard petitions from the James A. Houston Company and Ashton estate trustees to declare Jackson place off Winter street a public highway. Remonstrants cited congestion and sanitation concerns while urging maintenance of private access for Filene’s and other firms. The hearing, led by Commissioner Gallivan, adjourned as the large turnout and numerous objections were presented.

Board of Street Commissioners Jackson Place Winter Street Boston James A. Houston Elijah A. Ashton Maria P. Codman Gilchrist Company Shepard Norwell Company Bernhard Sommer & Co William Filene’s Sons Company Byron E. Bailey & Co F. Vorenberg & Co The Parisian Fivery Louis D. Brandeis Board of Health Filene Company Filene Salem D. Charles James A. Gallivan Hannan Gallivan Hathaway P. H. O'Connell James J. Chase Houston

Melrose Police Shakeup Changes City Patrols

Melrose, Oct. 18. A police department shakeup takes effect Monday night with a new schedule. Mayor Barton rejects Chief McLaughlin’s suggestions and reassigns all officers except Crown who stays in charge at night. Rand moves to Highlands nights, Fuller to Fells nights, Pinco to centre days, Caswell to Wyoming nights, Heaton to East Side nights, Doherty to Main Street nights, Pierce to Highlands nights, Brown to Highland s, McCarthy to Wyoming nights. Mayor says cross-training across sections aims to broaden familiarity with the city.

Melrose Barton McLaughlin Crown Rand Highlands George E. Fuller Pierce Fells Pinco Centre William Caswell Melrose Station Wyoming Lou Heaton East Side Doherty Main Street Melrose Highlands Brown McCarthy

Possible assault or sudden illness near Roxbury home

Mrs Mary Hugy of 446 Newcomb Street Roxbury was found unconscious near 49 Newcomb Street shortly before 11 p m by a Roxbury patrolman. She recalled nothing until at the police station and says she was en route to a neighbor to check on her children. Investigators will review whether a thug or illness caused the condition.

Mary Hugy Newcomb Street Roxbury

Pianos on easy terms at Wood Piano Co

The Wood Piano Company at 180 Tremont Street Boston markets pianos from Fischer Gabler Hardman Poole Weser and Wood on liberal credit terms. Their three floor showroom includes interior players and automatic pianos, with many makes available under moderate prices for family musical education.

Boston Wood Piano Company Tremont Street Fischer, Gabler, Hardman, Poole, Weser

Mrs Richard Dwyer Dies In Louisville Observation

Mrs Richard Dwyer wife of the racing starter died in Louisville today from paralysis and the body was sent to New York tonight for burial or further arrangements.

Louisville Richard Dwyer New York

Newlyweds narrowly escape death in trolley crash

Mr and Mrs Justin E Harlow of Schenectady New York honeymooning here were hurled 20 feet when a trolley plowed into their hack near Massachusetts and Commonwealth avenues. Mrs Harlow unconscious with nervous shock and possible internal injuries. husband and driver John Flannigan of Cambridge bruised. Hack shattered, horses cut, bridal trunks scattered as panic spread among passengers.

Justin E. Harlow Schenectady N. Y Massachusetts and Commonwealth Avenues

Samuel Dalton longtime Massachusetts adjutant general dies

Samuel Dalton a prominent Massachusetts military figure and former adjutant general died at a private sanatorium in Auburndale after an illness dating back to his departure from the State House. Born June 25, 1840, in Salem, Dalton rose from leather trade apprentice to major general while serving as inspector and paymaster general.

Samuel Dalton Commonwealth Auburndale State House Dalton Provident Banking & Securities Co Salem Joseph A Mary Dalton Forty-ninth Massachusetts Infantry Volunteers Frank J. Dalton General Dalton Gore Bros Boston E. B. Hull & Co Salem Cadets Fourteenth Massachusetts Volunteers First Massachusetts Heavy Cavalry Nichols & Dalton Selem Cadets Long Butler Robinson Hannah F W. F Abligail Nichols Massachusetts Chickering

Catabrlets New Antiseptic Tablets Advertisement

An old advertisement promotes Catabrlets antiseptic tablets as protection against contagious diseases and dust inhalation. Claiming to be the most effective and economical mouth wash, nasal cure, and throat aid, it notes a fifty cent box yields a quart of solution and two tablespoons per brushing. Sold by C I Hood Co Lowell Mass, mail orders worldwide.

C. I. Hood Co Lowell Mass

Balloon Race Witness Planned for Pittsfield Visit

Washington Oct 18 The War Department assigns Captain Charles DeF Chandler and Major Samuel Reber to Pittsfield to witness the balloon race this Saturday.

Washington War Department Charles Def. Chandler Signal Corps Samuel Reber General Staff Pittsfield

Americanized Lord Scully Dies While Visiting London

Former Lord William Scully, Americanized in 1900, died in London. He held vast landholdings across Illinois, Nebraska, Kansas, and Missouri, owned a Washington house, and had a fortune around 50 million dollars. Son of Dennis Scully, he settled in Illinois after 1846 and built his estate through progressive farming. He leaves two sons in Washington, D.C. and will be buried there.

Lord Scully London Bloomington Ferdinand Trapp William Scully Illinois Nebraska Kansas Missouri Washington, D. C Trapp United States Washington Dennis Scully Trinity College Cambridge Dublin Washington, D .C

Forced Railroad to Pay for Her Dress

Emeline Rochefort, a Boston department store manager, won $12 in Municipal Civil Court after a loose screw in a New Haven railroad car mat tore her gown. The light figured Princess style dress cost $17.50 with 6 percent discount. court endorsed compensation, noting the gown could not be matched this season.

Emeline Rochefort Boston Parmenter New York, New Haven & Hartford Terial

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Duffy’s Pure Charles P. Curtis, Jr Curtis Mr. Brandeis California Florida Colorado Malaga Jersey Cobb, Aldrich & Co Washington Street Cor Kneeland Wood Piano CO Starter Cravenettes Rain Coat CC Adies Gray Tan Oxford Ettes A. A Ey PT Washington Cor Essex Street Henry Siegel Co Gen. Dalton Elas van Camp Bielle Sis Isle van Camp Fucking Co Indianapolis Ind Washington St R. H. White
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