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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1896

Page

5

Cupid Fouled is Hoan Pilar Last Both Lover and Mom

Milton P Kennedy faced arraignment in Yorkville Police Court on stealing 500 dollars from Helen Pullar who had trusted him with a marriage promise. She described furnishing money for a flat and home improvements as part of a planned wedding that never happened. Kennedy denied the charge and claimed the money came from racing bets. Magistrate Brann held him for trial in 1599 dollars bail.

New York Milton P. Kennedy Brann Yorkville Wits Helen Pullar Sixth Avenue West One Hundred and Secnd Street Kings Kennedy Fiftieth Street Providence R. I

Enfield Fire Ravages Business District in Athol Area

A wind driven blaze in Enfield destroyed the bakery, tin shop, post office, stores, halls, and homes along two main streets. Firefighters reached from Athol after 1 PM, saving a few buildings. Wood's market is the only store standing. total loss and insurance details remain unsettled.

Athol Enfield Gould Masonic G. A. R. Hall Gillette & Flint Boston & Albany Railroad Company D. Haskell W. F. Howe Ed. Howe J. Gould H. D. Hess C. Smith F. E. Davis Rogers & Leonard H. M. Brown Mrs. Murphy I. Vester Wood's Market James D. Kimball Bremee Daniel Stone & Son Northana

Whipped by a Woman in Harlem Street Scene

A Harlem street incident follows a supper party near Columbus Avenue where a man named Hook is struck and publicly humiliated by a woman after a dispute over an insult. An escort compels him to beg pardon and then she strikes him with a belt as he flees, hat left behind.

New York Harlem Columbus Avenue Fourtao Street Merry Hook

Prince of Naples and Princess Helene Depart Montenegro

The Prince of Naples and Princess Helene of Montenegro left Cetting for Italy today with Montenegro royalty. An army-lined route to the station and a royal salute marked the departure.

Cetting Montenegro Prince of Naples Helene of Montenegro Italy

Hollands Present New Double Bill at Hollis Street Theatre

Patrons witnessed a Boston double bill featuring E. M. and Joseph Holland in 1871 and A Superfluous Husband at the Hollis Street Theatre. The cast included Blanche Burton, Minnie Radcliffe, and Thomas Oberle with strong crowd turnout. The program advances to A Social Highwayman after Thursday, with Tremont Theatre sharing next acts and the Empire stock company previewing The Benefit of the Doubt.

Hollis Street Theatre E. M Joseph Holland Boston Alphonse Daudet Clyde Fitch Leo Dietrichsten Waterloo A. Conan Doyle Thomas Oberle Will J. Dean Blanche Burton E. M. Holland Mr. Holland Minnie Radcliffe J. B. Maher Charles Harbury Co. Dibden Pitt Nora Hollis Isaac B. Rich Joseph N. Y. Empire Theatre Company

The Strange Adventures of Miss Brown at Park Theatre

The Park Theatre audience roared with laughter at the revival of The Strange Adventures of Miss Brown. Eugene O Rourke as Major O Gallaher and Herbert Sparling as Captain Courteney led a strong company with Mamie Gilroy Annie Ward Tiffany Charles V Seaman and Sarah McVicar in a lively farce delighting patrons during a two week engagement.

Park Theatre Brown Rogers Major O’gallagher Eugene O'Rourke Captain Courteney Miss Brown Herbert Sparling Mamie Gilroy Angela Brightwell Annie Ward Tiffany O’gallagher Charles V. Seaman Sarah MecVicar

Lenau Shoots Himself in Englewood Home

Walter Louis Lenau 27, last married to Colonel Cockerill’s widow, shot himself at his Englewood New Jersey home. Surgeons fear for recovery. Lenau, son of Rudolph Lenau former Germania Bank president, tied to Victor Achelis silk firm. The couple wed after June ceremony opposed to the word obey.

New York Walter Louis Lenau John A. Cockerill Englewood N. J Lenau Rudolph Lenau Germania Bank of Brooklyn Victor & Achelis Cockerill Juenst Lloyd Havel Hoboken Louis R. McCullough John D. Probst Linden Avenue

Caldwell Heiress Weds Marquis in Paris Church

Miss Gwendolin Caldwell married the Marquis des Monstriers Merinville at St. Philippe du Roule with Bishop Spalding and uncles as witnesses. Caldwell founded the Catholic University of Washington's divinity college. she had once been engaged to Prince Murat, ended over settlement demands.

Paris Gwendolin Caldwell Marquis Des Monstriers Merinville St. Philippe du Roule John J.paulding Peoria Father Cocke Urbain Marc Des Monstriers Spalding Miss Caldwell John Carter Iss Caldwell Divinity College The Catholic University Washington Prince Murat

Thompson's Old Homestead Ends Chicago-Style Boston Run

The Boston Theatre closed its seventh and final week of Denman Thompson's engagement with The Old Homestead. Reviewers and audiences praised Thompson's performance as Old Josh Whitcomb, noting the play’s superb mounting and the crowd’s strong reaction as they laughed and cried through the farewell shows.

Boston Theatre Boston Denman Thompson Mr. Thompson Josh Whitcomb

Two Little Vagrants in Fifth Week at Boston Museum

The Two Little Vagrants closed in Boston after five weeks due to uncancelable contracts. The drama drew large audiences and strong applause, but will move to other cities within three weeks to meet demand and preserve earnings.

Boston Museum Charles Pfrohman

Andrew Mack Shines In Myles Aroon At Columbia Theatre

Andrew Mack impressed a large audience at Columbia Theatre last night in Myles Aroon. He played a virtuous gardener turned hero with wit and Irish charm, receiving applause and floral tributes. Queenie Vassar as Maggie Farrell and others filled supporting roles. next week William Barry stars in The Rising Generation.

Columbia Theatre Andrew Mack Myles Aroon Samuel Lover Queenie Vassar Maggie Farrell Prey W. J. Mason Olive White Little Florence Olp William Barry

Tremont Theatre acts end in closing week engagement

Frank Daniels begins the second and closing week of his engagement at the Tremont Theatre continuing an entertainment run.

Tremont Theatre Mgrs Abbey, Schoeffel & Gratt Co. (Ltd Frank Daniels Harry Smith Vieter Herbert

Max Freeman Starred in A Celebrated Case at New Grand Theatre

Max Freeman headlined A Celebrated Case at the New Grand Theatre yesterday with daily performances this week. Freeman played Jean Renaud in a French soldier role as he faces a life sentence for murder. Supporting cast included Barringer, Wilkes, Macy, Perry, Walsh, Carroll, Addison Clift, Keane, Mack, McDonald, and McNeil. The afternoon bill featured the comedy Dark Shadows led by Myrtle Frank and Charles Dean, followed by a strong turn by Hafford Mantell, Wentworth, Armstrong, Pendy, Ned West, and others in the gallery of acts.

Max Freeman Lothrop New Grand Theatre Mr. Freeman Jean Renaud Charlies Barringer Lazare John Wilkes O'Rourke James Macy Raoul Hafford and Mantell May Wentworth Dale Armstrong John Pendy Chevalier Ned West

Portrait finish by Dolph Levine at Howard Atheneum vaudeville

Describes Dolph Levine rapid portrait drawing at the Howard Atheneum with Susie Dolph, Iph on harp, and a capably varied bill. Morton and Mack, Sam and Kittie Morton, Minnie Grovini, Edith Murray, Eddie O'Dell with contortion, Kaye and Henry, Collins and Collins, Falke and Lemon, R. Harvey Rag Time piano pieces, and many other acts fill the program. Proprieter Lothrop highlights contortionists Baldwin and Daly, Lottie Mortimer, Will and Bessie Ventinis, Eugene Neidert, McCloud and Melville harp solos, Dot Davenport, Fry and Fields, and other performers.

Dolph Levine Howard Atheneum Levine Susie Dolph Mr. Iph Morton and Mack Howard Atheneum Star Specialty Company Sam Kittie Morton Howard Capital Minnie Grovini Edith Murray Eddie O'Dell Kaye Henry Collins Falke and Lemon R. Harvey Lille Ardell Moses Boston Trilby Lothrop Baldwin and Daly Lottie Mortimer Will Bessie Ventinis Eugene Neidert McCloud Melville Dot Davenport Cometienne Fry and Fields Ed Gallagher William H. Watts John Max

Boston Star Course Opens Seventeenth Season With Choral Mock

The series began last evening with the Spurgeon orphan choir from London as the attraction. A varied program featured hand bell selections, vocal and instrumental solos by Lizette Pearce F Charlesworth L Thomas and T W Partridge with R W Iverson directing. The simple homelike program was well received as the seventeenth season opens.

Boston Star Spurgeon Orphan Choir London Lizette Pearce F. Charlesworth L. Thomas T. W. Partridge R. W. Iverson

Revival of The Chimes of Normandy Draws Large Castle Square Crowd

Castle Square Theatre presented Planquette’s The Chimes of Normandy to an immense audience. J K Murray received special praise for the Marquis role, while Oscar Girard’s Gaspar miscast voice and Irving accent were noted. Misse as Serpolette and Millard as Germaine drew acclaim. director Hirschfeld praised the chorus. Next week’s offering will be The Pirates of Penzance.

Castle Square Theatre Planquette Normandy J. K. Murray Marquis Gaspard Oscar Girard Meziere Grau Irving Misse Serpolette Millard Germaine Hirschfeld Castle Watares Tremont St Tremont

Keith's Theatre Debuts Stock Company with Notable Acts

Yesterday at Keith's New Theatre a stock company opened with top variety. Pantzer brothers lead in balance acts while Ezra Kendall Carroll Johnson and others provide lively humor. Lockhart's elephants thrill with tri cycle riding and Techow's educated cats perform daring feats alongside a cinemagraphic show.

Keith's Keith’s New Theatre Pantzer Ezra Kendall Carroll Johnson O’brien Havel Wills Collins Adair Kendall Lockhart Keith New York Techow Boston Cinematographe

Minstrels Set for Boston Theatre Week

Boston theatregoers await Cleveland and Haverly’s grand minstrels at the Boston Theatre. Manager Eugene Tompkins promises top entertainment with operatic, dramatic, and minstrel acts. The bill features Tom Lewis Marques Moore Tom Ward Charles M Ernest Fulton brothers John T Evans and others with E M Hall Clinton Williams George Sparks and more and includes Fukushina’s Japanese acrobats introducing latest novelties from Japan.

Boston Eugene Tompkins Boston Theatre Cleveland & Haverly

Fanny Davenport Rehearses Fe Dora in Boston

Fanny Davenport arrived in Boston yesterday and began rehearsals of Fe Dora for the Boston Theatre week starting November 2. She looked well and greeted her company, who traveled from New York.

Fanny Davenport Boston Miss Davenport New York

Women's barber shop draws crowds at Austin & Stone's museum

Edna Comer Pauline Heckler and Cora Collins kept busy as men queued for quick shaves at the new women's barber shop. The museum showcased acts by imperial Yeddo fantasists, Beatrice Roderi snake charmer, Tinymite the small man, and many other performers to enthusiastic applause.

Austin & Stone Useum Edna Comer Pauline Heckler Cora Collins Japona Boston Tinymite Dauphin Mile Beatrice Roderi Ronzani D’alma Onr Sisters Nolan McShane Johnson and Johnson Swan Bombard Sheehans Lulu Theis Finley and Tuohey Billy Jackson Rollins Brothers Ada Rexford

Grand Opera House crowds applaud week of wholesome entertainments

A Grand Opera House week draws large crowds with a strong bill headlined by the dramatic company presenting A Fair Rebel. Nadine Winston excels in the title role, Wallace Campbell shines as the Union officer, and Antoinette Cyr debuts with a powerful sweet voice. Vaudeville features Willis Sweatnam and Proto delight the audience with dance. The Troubadour and Senora Sebastian’s dog act please both children and adults.

Grand Opera House Nadine Winston Proto Antoinette Cyr

Rice Barton Present Gay Extravaganza Opens at Trocadero

Two large audiences witnessed Rice and Barton's big gayery company open at the Trocadero. The nautical spoof A Trip to Boston starts the bill with a steamer saloon setting and a string of diverse specialties. Clara Lawrence Mildred Phillips Ruth Robinson Frankie Haines Washburn sisters Irving Jones Sadie Jones Crawford and Manning perform in a versatile program with comic acrobatics. The finale Naughty Coney Island and several living pictures conclude a lively show ahead of its field.

Rice & Barton Big Boston Ono Clara Lawrence Mildred Phillips Ruth Robinson Frankie Haines Washburn Sisters Irving Jones Sadie Jones Messrs Crawford and Manning Coney Island

Wax Works Exhibition At Eden Musee Grows In Popularity

New features are constantly added to the Eden Musee collection of wax works and a fine assortment is now on exhibition. The venue has become quite popular with weekly attendance showing an increase.

Eden Musee

Boy Dies After Bean Inhaled During Putty Blower Fun

Edward Goodman aged 12 from North Adams Massachusetts died at Post Graduate Hospital after inhaling a bean blown into his lung by a putty blower. He reportedly was shooting beans through the device at the time of the accident.

New York Edward Goodman North Adams Mass Post Graduate Hospital

Bronchitis Yielded by Dr Bull's Cough Syrup

A notice states bronchitis yields at once to the healing influence of Dr Bull's Cough Syrup, implying rapid relief from the ailment through this remedy.

Passaic Opens Large ENAMBELINE Stove Polish Plant

The largest and most complete stove polish factory in the world has been erected in Passaic New Jersey. Costing $100,000 the facility is dedicated exclusively to ENAMBELINE stove polish production.

Passaic New Jersey

Boston Committee Tours Pipeline Fire System Prospects

The Boston committee on the fire department toured six cities to inspect pipeline water supply for firefighting. They reviewed Detroit Milwaukee and Cleveland tests and noted high elevations and long water throws, with costs around 5700 to 7600 per mile and strong praise for the system. The group expects a unanimous Boston adoption recommendation.

Boston William J. Donovan John J. Mahoney G. Walden Smith Alfred Newmarch T. E. McCarthy M. J. MecColgan Collingwood C. Millar Joseph A. Conry Common Council John Brawley John BE. Cheney City Engineer's Detroit Elliott Beacon Hill Milwaukee Cleveland Foley Cleveland Fire Department Fire Department West

Frail mother crafts boots to feed two children

A poor woman, barely speaking English, says they earned only 20 cents that day while supporting two young children. Her husband Mr Pavelka, once accused of theft, has become insane and was sent to Worcester Hospital, leaving the family without funds. The family struggles to pay rent as the cobbler’s stool keeps them afloat.

Post Dex Pegang Joe Pavelka Bunker Hill Street Pine Worcester Hospital

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