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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1906

Page

7

Roxbury Baker Sues Lynn Bride for Wedding Cake Bill

Frederick L. Rich the Roxbury baker sues Mrs. Gertrude B. Stone for 21 25 claiming he made and shipped a wedding cake for her Nov 28 1905 reception at St Joseph s Church Lynn The defendant says the bill should go to her estranged husband whom she says arranged the marriage failed and the suit is filed in Lynn Civil Court with trial set before Judge Berry on Nov 8.

Lynn Frederick L. Rich Roxbury Gertrude B. Stone J. T. Fitzgerald Rich Express Rock Avenue Andover Berry

Collision at harbor between Grace Darling and San Jose

The Grace Darling fishing schooner and the banana laden steamship San Jose collide near the harbor while the Grace Darling tacks to clear a dredge. The Grace Darling loses its jibboom and is towed to Commercial wharf for repairs. San Jose exits undamaged amid blame between captains.

Grace Darling San Jose Port Limon Costa Rica William J. Fisher Fisher Ross William G. Williams Commercial Wharf

Ten Years for Robert Long in Chelsea Shooting Case

Robert Long of Chelsea was sentenced by Judge Bond to a State prison term of not less than 10 nor more than 15 years for shooting his wife in Chelsea last summer. Long remained silent and appeared dazed as the sentence was read.

Robert Long Chelsea Bond Long

Wheeler heir leaves $100000 to Wheeler High School

The will of Henry Dwight Wheeler of New York is made public in North Stonington. It leaves $100000 to the Wheeler High School named for him for school and library use, $20000 to a grand nephew, a large tract of Western land to Mrs. Bixby, $6000 for cemetery care, and $3000 to a faithful servant. The remainder goes to the high school.

North Stonington, Conn Henry Dwight Wheeler New York Wheeler High School Bixby Norwich N. Y

Montana Joe Arrives in Boston After 8860 Mile Frisco Walk

The famous cowpuncher and globe trotter Harry Chester known as Montana Joe rests with his wheelbarrow in a Boston stable awaiting a $1200 wager won after a 8860 mile single day less than seven months journey from Frisco. He says he will lecture and perform while seeking new bets and future records.

Montana Joe Joe Harry Chester Mary MacLane Montana Fifth Avenue New York City Frisco Claude Heywood Gotham Bowery New Orleans Butte Boston San Francisco

Captain Jack Adams Grave Decorated

Sergeant-at-Arms Remington with doorkeepers Davis and Pedrick and nearly all Senate and House messengers and pages visited Lynn yesterday to decorate the grave of Captain John G. B. Adams who served as sergeant-at-arms from 1888 to 1900.

Remington Davis and Pedrick Senate House Lynn John G. B. Adams

Gelatine uses in a book of 180 recipes produced in Edinburgh

The text describes a book of 180 recipes detailing many uses for Gelatine, published by J. G. Cox of Edinburgh and revised by Oscar of the Waldorf-Astoria. It was sent upon request at no charge by John M. Chapman Company, 9% Hudson Street, New York City.

J. G. Cox L’t'd Edinburgh Oscar Waldorf-Astoria John M. Chapman Company Hudson Street New York City

Cattle Commissioners Resign Amid Vermont Probe

Dr. George Stevens of White River Junction and George Tirrell resigned from the State Cattle Commission today as the panel faces a grand jury investigation in Chittenden County.

Montpelier, Vt George Stevens White River Junction George Tirrell State Cattle Commission Chittenden

Allan Liner Ashore in Delaware Bay

Steamship Cerpenian of the Allan line, traveling from Liverpool to Philadelphia, runs aground in Delaware Bay about 70 miles below Philadelphia. Pilots report thick weather but say the vessel is in no danger.

Philadelphia Cerpenian Allan Line Liverpool St. John’s N. F Halifax Delaware Bay

Earthquake Shocks Felt Across Idaho Montana Region

A sharp earthquake at 6:20 p m yesterday was felt for about 100 miles from Montpelier Idaho to parts of Montana. The tremor was reported across a wide area with no damage noted.

Idaho Montpelier Ida Montana

Fire destroys Traverse residence and store in Errol

Edward Traverse's residence and general store at Errol burned today in Colebrook New Hampshire. Loss estimated at $10,000. The shop and home are a well known stop for sportsmen as the western gateway to the Rangeley Lake region.

Colebrook N. H Edward Traverse Errol Rangeley Lake

Meyer to Become Postmaster General After Cortelyou

Washington October 19. It can be stated that George von L Meyer will succeed George Bruce Cortelyou as Postmaster General when Cortelyou becomes Secretary of the Treasury next March upon Leslie M Shaw's retirement. If Bonaparte moves to Justice, Metcalf from Commerce and Labor may fill the vacancy.

Washington George von L. Meyer George Bruce Cortelyou Mr. Cortelyou

Knights of Pythians choose Boston for 1908 encampment

New Orleans reports the Knights of Pythians will hold their 1908 encampment in Boston after a decision announced today. The group, active in fraternal and civic activities, set the event dates for next year in the chosen city.

New Orleans Knights of Pythians Boston

Bishop bans Nearer My God to Thee in Newark Catholic churches

Bishop John J. O'Connor issues a diocese wide order forbidding the hymn Nearer My God to Thee from being sung in all Newark Catholic churches. Lead Kindly Light may be sung only after services with pastoral permission. The bishop cites church rules restricting songs to liturgical parts.

Newark N. J John J. O'Connor Cardinal Newman O’connor

Auto burglars shoot at Noroton postmaster's brother

In Noroton Connecticut seven burglars attempted to rob the local post office. Thomas Wood brother of Postmaster Wood confronted them with an umbrella and was fired upon as the gang fled in a large auto. Stamford report notes no injuries. Police sought the suspects.

Stamford, Conn Noroton Thomas Wood Wood

Funston Leaves Washington for Frisco to Turn Command

General Funston departs Washington for San Francisco to hand over command of the Department of California to Brigadier General John J. Pershing. He will return east to St. Louis to take command of the southwestern division Missouri. Brigadier General McCaskey takes the Texas command. Jocelyn assigned to the Department of the Columbia with HQ at Vancouver Barracks.

Washington Funston San Francisco Department of California John J. Pershing St. Louis Missouri Department of Texas William 8. McCaskey Stephen Jocelyn Department of the Columbia Vancouver Barracks

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New England Grocery and Market Grocery Department Butter — Hood Florist Piersons Ferns I. Il Cros ci Cecde Roxbury Baker Sues Lynn Bill THE Walter M. Lowney CO. Makers of Cocoa and Chocolates Mass Nobby National Supply CO Temple Wm. J. Daly Mgr Captain Jack Adams Esi aHe Allan Errol, N. H Store Burns Martha Dean Canal Street Jaymarket Square Mission Extension BOUL Gils Bs Meyer Cortelyou Russia Pattern Department the Post Conn Man Gen. Funston Sunday Post
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