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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1907
Page
7
Court records reveal Joseph W. Brewster's suit alleging abandonment over four years and a three week old child from a Chelsea visit. He sought custody and maintenance while disputes over paternity, along with parallel abuse and non support cases, unfolded among several plaintiffs and witnesses.
Mrs. Bessie Steuer files in Superior Court claiming overhanging trees from neighbor Mrs. Bertha Sankey at 24 Rockland Street dampen her four story rental building in Cohasset. She asserts the shade and dampness reduce light and air, driving tenants away and causing at least $1500 in losses.
Dorchester honors Mary Marmaud of Creenwood street with a piano for her music skill at a surprise party hosted by Mr and Mrs Marmand. The Dorchester High School graduate enjoyed a vocal and instrumental concert and a collation with friends, including Margaret Gould and Alma Henderson.
The article notes a new fad among young American women using flat plateau chocolates imprinted with messages like Kiss Me and To Love Another. The candies have gained popularity at beaches during summer flirtations, combining sweets with compliments.
Miss Estelle Richmond Delano daughter of Mr and Mrs John W Delano of Marion married Alton Lancroft Paull of Fairhaven today. The Rev Henry Leroy Brackett officiated the ceremony.
Lizzie Locker, a 12 year old from Washington, D C, says she came to Boston to buy dresses and was traveling to Washington when a man stole her money. police verify her story as authorities search for her parents and confirm her statements.
A feature on pockets found in women’s clothing and accessories describes outside glove pockets on gauntlets, hidden hosiery pockets, belt patches, inside coat pockets, dress side pockets, shirt pockets, and a unique hat crown pocket. The article claims these pockets enhance security and utility for items like money and jewelry.
This daily horoscope series is prepared for Post readers by a reputed astrologer. The remarks are crafted for interest and enjoyment even if one does not fully believe in astrology.
The Saxonia docked with 20 aboard. a Russian baby died on the first night, another baby born after entry to Boston Harbor. Two Irish girls Nellie and Nora O'Brien, ages 16 and 11, stayed at immigration as relatives from Fall River failed to greet them. The Howie family of 40 travels to Minnesota. three prospective brides, Elisabeth Cottam 21 and Beatrice Stocks, plan marriages in Oakland and with John Ingram of Rockaway Street. John Singleton seeks Miss Alice Proctor from Preston but no license was brought, delaying placement.
Philadelphia leader Russell Hr Conwell will speak to the Malden Y M C A on the topic Personal Glimpses of Celebrated Men and Women. The talks will cover mission study stewardship and home and foreign field activities with meetings across Boston area including Chelsea Medford Watertown Roxbury Salem Tabernacle and Cambridge.
The fourth annual convention of the New England Chinese Workers will convene Monday and Tuesday at the Second Congregational Church in Dorchester. Sessions run morning and afternoon, with an evening gathering Monday featuring Rev. I Henson of Providence presenting The China of Today. Tuesday includes singing by Mrs. Della Cabot Miles.
On the third of the month Rev. George W. King D D will begin his pastorate at the People's Temple. Earlier work with Methodist and church interests across the region has made him a well known figure and his appointment draws strong approval for leading a prominent Newinghind church.
On Saturday Oct 26 1907 a Jupiter and Sun aligned day offers auspicious energy for favors, employment change, and business ventures. It promises promotions for workers and success for those born today in their professions, with a hopeful outlook for a girl born today.
The Shawmut Church hosts a monthly musical service next Sunday evening featuring only George W. Chadwick compositions. The director of the New England Conservatory of Music is praised for pieces like Lords at the Gate. A follow up talk by Dr Horr on The London Amsterdam Church is planned for Monday at Ford Hall Social Union parlors.
Bishop Daniel A. Goodsell notes his eighth and final conference has occurred. He will be detained by missionary affairs at home and abroad, with arrival back expected around the 24th, amid national conventions in Illinois and Washington.
The Massachusetts Prison Association at 56 Pemberton Square has begun a paper focused on crime regard and treatment. Its issues include Decrease in Crime and Delinquent Children and Youthful Criminals, aimed at supporting Prison Sunday exercises tomorrow.
Hymnals by Century Co introduced at Park Street Church as Dr A Conrad opens a Bible lecture series on biblical criticism and interpretation at 8 15 each day for a half hour through the year. Professor Steiner of Gates College is billed to speak on The Conscience soon.
A major religious publication notes that the autumn sessions of synods congresses and councils across denominations bring together as many men and women as will attend the forthcoming year’s great political conventions.
Rev J M Foster of Chambers Street Presbyterian travels through Iowa and Illinois lecturing on National Reform. The journey, extending over three weeks, follows a long local reform tradition while Rev W J McFarlane of Syracuse continues church duties.
The Young People’s Missionary Union of Greater Boston begins a nine day series starting Monday. The meetings aim to rally and reorganize active missionary forces as a prominent feature of the campaign.
The South Middlesex Unitarian Conference schedules its November session for the morning and afternoon of the 6th at Newton Centre. The Ministerial Union gathers at the Unitarian building on Oct 5 with Rev. Frederick Gill of Arlington and Professor Apthorp G. Fuller of Harvard as speakers.
Members of the Middlesex Teachers Association met at Converse Hall to elect officers for the coming year and to push goals including employing nurses in schools, expanding manual training, and promoting health and moral education. Professor Charles W Kent spoke on Jamestown and the nation, urging moral education alongside academics.
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