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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1897
Page
2
An October offer from Doctors McCoy and Powell promises treatment for deafness and catarrh at a uniform five dollars a month, with regular fees resuming after November 1. The notice targets all sick people and those with hearing loss, catarrh, or throat and lung issues, claiming rapid benefits and lifelong cure potential.
Mr. Angus McInnes of East Boston Massachusetts recounts his cure from deafness caused by scarlet fever. He describes years of isolation at school and constant ear noises before undergoing treatment by Doctors McCoy and Powell, which restored his hearing and continues to improve daily.
Bernard Pierson of Crescent Street West Quincy Massachusetts reports full restoration of hearing in his previously deaf right ear after treatment by Doctors McCoy and Powell. He describes lifelong deafness and notes gradual loss in the left ear as well but credits the new discovery for deafness and their care with his recovery.
Letters from Massachusetts residents describe chronic stomach trouble including indigestion catarrh and gastric ulcers. Readers praise Doctors McCoy and Powell for supposed cures and improved appetites headaches and overall health after treatment.
The ad cites Bernard Swenson of Boston reporting severe symptoms including coughing yellow matter and chest pain. Doctors McCoy and Powell are claimed to cured him. It offers a copy of the doctor’s autograph explaining the relation of catarrh to consumption.
The speaker recalls severe illness with low energy and poor appetite. After medical readings, they sought Doctors McCoy and Powell and credit them with a complete cure.
George Ulmer of 127 Thorndike Street East Cambridge recalls a long standing facial sore diagnosed as Epithelioma by Drs McCoy and Powell. After a minor operation the lesion healed and has not troubled him since. Dr Ernest F Robinson of Boston endorses the treatment.
John F. Quinn of 218 Broadway Arlington Massachusetts describes a 34 year struggle with nasal catarrh and bronchial asthma. He credits Doctors McCoy and Powell with a cure and reports improved breathing sleep and appetite after treatment.
Doctor McCoy reports the second monograph on deafness has arrived from the printers. It may be obtained by application at the offices or by writing for it.
Mildred Brewster awaits trial in Montpelier for the Dec 25 tragedy driven by jealousy over John Wheeler. She killed Annie Wheeler and wounded herself, expressing indifference to life while her obsession with Wheeler dominates her statements and memories.
The Iasigi case, former Turkish consul at this port, is scheduled for trial next week in the Superior Criminal Court with Wednesday morning as likely. Counsel for plaintiffs, General Peabody, complains of lack of notification and uncertain whereabouts of Iasigi. He was indicted in March 1897 for embezzling stock trust certificates for Pierre Derieux and Charles de La Villardiere, brought in April on a warrant, pleaded not guilty, and bound over for $25,000 with several sureties including his wife. Government witnesses remain unavailable as affidavits are not yet secured.
The French Abbe Broughton wins against the Pope in Rome's court over possession of the Church of St Joachim. The judgment orders the Pope to surrender the church to the abbe and pay heavy costs. Clerical circles predict interdict or excommunication of the abbe as retaliation.
The appeals by Alonzo Collamore Maria L H Learned and Robert G Collamore contest decrees made Oct 15 1888 allowing John H Collamore to adopt his nephew Gilman Fred Collamore and nieces Maria L H Learned and Virginia D Collamore. The case argues undue influence by the adopted children and remains pending.
The American Street Railway Association opened its sixteenth annual convention in Niagara Falls New York with over 400 delegates present. Papers discussed municipal ownership of street railways by P F Sullivan and construction and operation difficulties by G W Knox. Afternoon featured entertainment by the visiting committee.
At Greystone Hall last evening the Maritime Provincial Club adopted resolutions of condolence on the death of Frederick McDonnell an esteemed member.
The Third Massachusetts Cavalry held its annual reunion at Old Faneuil Hall with Mayor Quincy General N A M Dudley and other veterans in attendance. Officers and committees were elected and a banquet followed with formal toasts and patriotic songs.
Washington Oct 19. The funeral for Rear Admiral Worden retired will be at St. John’s Episcopal Church at 10:30 tomorrow. Honorary pallbearers include Secretary Long General Miles Justice Gray Judge Davis Admiral Franklin General Parke Judge Davis and Colonel Hopkins. President McKinley and the cabinet will attend. Worden will be buried in Pauling New York. Secretary Long issued a navy death notice and order for half mast flags and thirteen guns at noon.
Archbishop Corrigan visits New York for the Catholic University directors meeting amid a fierce faction fight over the removal of Mgr Schroeder professor of dogmatic theology. Ireland and allies press for Schroeder’s loss of authority while Corrigan and Gibbons back restraint. Monsignor Conaty is invested as monsignor at the chapel service.
An ailing Bettina Ordway once famed as Washington society’s belle lies in Bellevue Hospital at 28. Identified by many names including Betty Schuyler, she is paralyzed and fading, with former friends and family unable to recognize her. Her attempt to return to theater collapsed.
The remains of Edward Langtry, Lily Langtry's husband, were interred in Chester after dying in an asylum. Mrs Langtry sent a floral wreath for the casket. The wreath bore racing colors associated with the actress and her horse line, described as rapanorse and fawn with turquoise accents.
Sir George Lewis, counsel for Mrs. Lily Langtry, states after reports of her husband’s condition near Crewe that since their separation she has paid him a regular allowance. He adds that upon learning of his health she sent funds to Chester for immediate needs, and that the payments were independent of any income from his Irish property.
At Chicago on Oct 19 the Yerkes Observatory team led by JF L O Wadsworth and E B Barnard reported no water air vegetation or signs of life on the moon. They saw nothing new beyond existing lunar features though the surface detail appeared unusually rich.
The tea experts commission resumed its session in New York on October 19 with chairman Phelan and members including William P. Room A P Irwin H T Woodworth E A Scho per and A Upham. Merchants in the Ceylon and India tea trade appeared and left hopeful that a new standard may receive consideration and possible endorsement.
Advertises a long researched remedy for nervous debility potency night losses loss of vigor and young strength restoration. Offers free prescription by writing H A Olds Box 1950 Kalamazoo Michigan claiming no charge and prompt response. No verifiable evidence provided.
W GT US WORK TAUNTON Oct 19 The annual State convention of the W C T U began at Broadway Congregational Church Taunton with 300 delegates from all counties and cities. The opening featured remarks by President Mrs Fessenden and reports from recording secretary Mrs Ruth B Bakes and treasurer Mrs Amelia H Wood.
Washington reports the Treasury robbed of an undisclosed sum of silver dollars likely in the thousands. A 50 clerks counting vault contents of 100 million silver dollars work on the loss, a task started a week ago and expected to take about six months at a cost of at least $25,000.
Insurance commissioner Frederick L. Cutting announces a strict enforcement ruling. The department orders Insurance Company of North America Hartford Fire Insurance Company Fire Association of Philadelphia Capital of Concord German-American Fire Insurance Company German Alliance Insurance Company London and Lancashire Fire Insurance Company and Norwalk Fire Insurance Company to stop doing business under assumed names.
The American Wringer Company operates at 7 and 7 Franklin street and 8 Arch wat. They manufacture clothes wringers é gies and carpet sweepers. Sweepers are repaired. Orders by mail or telephone receive prompt attention.
Postoffice Inspector White arrived in Boston from New York with notes on Matthews Russell and Ogle charged with letter box breaking. The probe covers wide operations, with losses estimated at 75 000 to 100 000 outside New England and over 200 Boston box robberies. Atwood sought clemency while offering information, and New York inspectors aim to arrest more gang members. Maddocks, Portland captain, appeared in court with money bail set at 800 pending Boston witness actions.
William A. Collins a 35 year old Brooklyn Bicycle Club member faced Justice Brenner in Adams Street Court Brooklyn charged with grand larceny of club bicycles. An affidavit says he admitted guilt. bail set at 100 dollars. He appeared later with stolen bicycle parts and admitted taking them from club members.
Bnai Zion Educational Society held a literary and musical program at Zion Hall 170 Hanover Street last evening. President A Gingberg opened with a history of the society before a chorus of singers including Nellie Forrester and B Rosenthal. Rev Charles Fleischer of Adath Israel Temple gave an address on educational societies, praising their mission. The program ran from 8 to 9 with dancing to follow, and Zion Hall was festively decorated with bunting, the Stars and Stripes, and flowers.
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