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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1903
Page
5
An advertisement claims Blood Wine strengthens the elderly, cures rheumatism, kidney disease, dyspepsia, heart and lung issues, and even makes users look ten years younger. It asserts hundreds of thousands could be cured like Mr Harris, noting the product is pleasant and contains no wine or opiates.
Mr Gilbert Harris of Essex Junction Vermont says Blood Wine saved his life after a liver condition left him weak and underweight. He details rapid improvement from the first dose and He mentions giving a bottle to his father in law W C Walton who also reports renewed vigor and resilience.
Mrs. H. E. Young of Everett Massachusetts says at eighty four she feels fifty again after years of rheumatism and taking twelve bottles of Blood Wine. Her son brought the remedy home and she reports improved lameness and renewed energy.
City resident Marsha Odlin of Lewiston Maine reports trying a marketed remedy named Blood Wine advertised for the elderly. She notes her early observation and decision to purchase after seeing promotion.
Mrs. Howard Warren of 143 Main Street Concord uses Blood Wine for herself and her elderly mother claiming it aids heart and throat ailments, stimulates blood and nerves, reduces throat and lung irritation, and suits aging patients.
At the Crawford House the Sixteen members of Boston police marked 25 years since their appointment in 1878. Of the original 40, sixteen remain, four have died and twenty retired. Lt. James E. Sargent presided and read a poem. They plan annual dinners and recalled old times with short talks.
Harvard defeated Princeton 21 1 2 to 21 2 at Garden City Golf Club to claim the Intercollegiate Golf Association team title. The victory confirms Harvard’s top standing in the season’s premier college golf event.
Washington October 21 General John C Black commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic is at Garfield Hospital with a severe attack of rheumatism.
The Kilties Gordon Highlanders Band will headline Mechanics’ building fair week with the Clan Johnstone dancers joining from Scotland. The act follows Creatore and his Italian band as the week’s featured attraction with concerts daily at 2 and 8 PM. Kilts plaid and tartan uniforms add a colorful highlight to the performances.
Miss Bessie Woodbury Preston daughter of A W Preston of Brookline marries Eugene Walter Ong formerly of Cleveland Ohio in Harvard Church Brookline last evening. Rev Thomas and Rev Sewall officiate. Attendants include Pauline Bunting and Hilder Broadwater among others with a reception at the Somerset Hotel. Notable guests travel from Chicago Cleveland New York London and Boston.
Miss Mary Agnes Sheridan daughter of Mrs Winifred N Sheridan of Somerville and Mr Thomas Meade O Connell of Cambridge were married yesterday at St Joseph s Church Somerville by Rev Albert C Mullin. Miss Margaret Sheridan was bridesmaid John O Connell best man. The bride taught at the Taylor School Cambridge and will reside in Somerville.
Miss Mary C. Forster and Mr. William J. Coppens, both of East Boston, tied the knot yesterday. The bride wore white crepe de chine over taffeta with Irish point lace and fagoting, a veil with engagement ring, orange blossoms, and lilies of the valley bouquet.
Miss Edith E Wheeler of Cambridge and Mr Charles D Milton of Cambridge were married yesterday at St Stephen's Church. The bride wore white liberty silk over white taffeta with Irish point lace and satin girdle.
Miss Elizabeth Louise Dacey and Mr. George Augustine Mahoney were married yesterday. Miss Mary Dacey served as bridesmaid and Dr. Francis Mahoney as best man. Mr. Mahoney is attached to Police Station 9 and is active in athletics.
Miss Helen Yerxa and Mr William Sterling Youngman were married yesterday in Philadelphia. The bride wore white liberty satin with orange blossoms and carried white roses, accessorized by a sunburst of pearls and diamonds from the groom. Bridesmaid Miss Marion Yerxa wore white chiffon crepe with a large white hat. Clement G Wood of Philadelphia attended as a guest.
Miss Alice Louise Prouty and Mr. Guy W. Walker wed yesterday in a ceremony conducted by the Rev. Leighton Parks. The couple announced their marriage and future plans in the local community.
Miss Isabelle F Wiggin and Mr Frank M Magee of Jamaica Plain wed in the evening ceremony conducted by Rev John A Sheridan. Miss Margaret T Magee was bridesmaid with Mr George J Magee as best man.
A woman claiming to be Mrs. Evelyn M. Sherwood formerly of Boston Brockton and Harrisburg was arrested in Racine Wis Oct 21 charged with issuing and passing forged checks. She stated she came to Racine to open a branch jewelry store for a New York firm. Checks on Eastern banks were worthless.
After four hours the jury returned a verdict for the defendants in the $10,000 false arrest suit brought by William F. McBride against Lowell police Superintendent William B. Moffatt and Sergeant Martin Connors.
An advertisement asserts catarrh ruins smell and taste and causes chronic mucus drainage. It claims local treatments fail and offers a free trial package by mailing name and address to C. E. Gauss at 1659 Main St in Marshall Michigan.
Roy Fales, fiancé of Miss Mary Baker of Maplewood district Charlestown, who vanished June 17 a week before their planned wedding, has sent a letter from the Transvaal in South Africa. Relatives in Nova Scotia had believed him dead. Miss Baker has also received a letter and is avoiding details but is in good spirits.
Interborough officials refuse to rescind the physical examination order for motormen and a strike appears likely. Leaders from engineers and firemen unions arrived in New York as a conference with General Manager Hedley failed to avert action.
In Rutland Vermont on October 21 the jury returned a verdict for defendant Percival W Clement in the slander case filed by Samuel D Wilson. Wilson claimed Clement called him a murderer in public campaign speeches and sought damages.
A campaign style notice urges women to treat colds promptly to prevent bronchitis and pneumonia. Dr. W. Hilton claims Hilton No. 3 sugar coated pellets cure colds quickly and act as a preventive, offered at 50 cents per bottle. Readers are invited to write for free personalized advice.
Boston hosted the Northeastern Dental Association annual meeting at Horticultural Hall. Dr Edward B Griffith reported 180.23 disbursements and 293.76 in treasury as by law revisions sparked debate about admitting New England city and town dental society members. President Dr John F Dowsley urged toward professional perfection.
In Alexandria around A D 249 Saint Apollonia, a virgin martyr, died after attackers battered her teeth and burned her alive. She is revered as the patron saint of dentistry and has been venerated across Europe and Canada for nearly fifteen centuries. Relics and images associated with her endure in churches and chapels.
The session focused on a reciprocal understanding among the New England States on dental laws and regulations. Dr. Edward C. Kirk of Philadelphia presented "The Artistic Method in Dentistry" followed by discussions with Dr. Eugene H. Smith and Dr. L. D. Shepard.
The 68th annual meeting of the Industrial Aid Society for the Prevention of Paupérism was held yesterday at the Charity building on Chardon street. Elected officers include William P. Fowler as president, Miss Sarah De. Paine, Rev. Edward E. Hale, Henry F. Miller, and Robert Treat Paine as vice-presidents, S. Gannett Wells as secretary, and William Atherton as treasurer.
Champion Young Corbett and Tim Callahan of Philadelphia met six rounds at the National Athletic Club with Corbett gaining the edge in a hard fought bout staged on October 21.
Harry L Cassidy James E Mathe and William E Pierce three youths were arraigned in the district court today charged with stealing various articles from several hotels in this place. The first was fined 15 dollars and the other two 10 dollars each.
Hardwood Finishers Local 109 urges employers to raise minimum wage to 2.80 for about 300 workers who have labored at 2.50 for a year. Structural iron workers of Boston are reported as fully unionized. D J Sullivan resigns as treasurer. William J Connors elected successor with resolutions of thanks. Boston Central Labor Union to aid Engineers Union 16 in organizing crafts. Electrical Workers Union sets a ball for Oct 29 at Paine Memorial Hall with address by Robert G Wright.
The Rev. Samuel Bennison of 133 Warren Avenue Boston fell down stairs at 92 Cottage Street Chelsea, breaking his right arm and sustaining internal injuries. He was taken to Frost Hospital Chelsea.
In Rome on October 21 Signor Zanardelli telegraphed King Victor Emmanuel that the entire cabinet has resigned, with Zanardelli having led the government since 1901.
JOLIET Ill Oct 21 The Exchange Bank at Lockport closed today with capitalization of 25000 dollars and an apparent shortage of 55419 dollars.
Albany October 21 notice that the Delaware and Hudson Railroad will pay off 200 men, about 10 percent of the workforce. Second Vice-President Culver cited increased administration efficiency as the reason for the reductions.
Thomas Fallon aged 70, of Longwood Avenue and Philips Street Roxbury, collapsed at work in the Dimock Street stone yard yesterday afternoon. Heart disease is given as the cause of death.
Harry S. Whitcomb told Station 4 police at Barnard Gaffney that a pretty girl bumped him on Tamworth and Boylston streets last night. Minutes later he reported the same girl with a companion had stolen his gold watch.
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