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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1894
Page
2
Newspaper recounts Munyon offering 10000 free bottles to prove remedies and reporting results. It states 23946 bottles sold in seven days and claims 90000 Boston residents rely on Munyon remedies with widespread cures. touts 25 cent prices and newspaper testimonials as proof.
Munyon's Homoeopathic Remedy Company advertises an all day and evening medical examination service at the Hotel Pelham in Boston. They invite readers to visit or mail for the Guide to Health with Sunday hours from 3 to 5 p.m. The notice promotes free mailing of the health guide and lists Tremont and Boylston streets as the location.
Charles and William Johnson were arraigned for passing a counterfeit dollar at the North End last Saturday. A saloon on Fleet Street saw a man substitute a counterfeit coin, which the bartender accepted. The two men waived examination and were held for the U S grand jury in $1000 each. The grand jury meets this morning amid a surge of coin cases, the largest number in state history.
A business emphasizes that effective advertising often blends with appearance. It argues that outward displays of prosperity and a high trade level are achieved through well chosen office furnishings. Paine's Furniture Company warehouse is touted as the East's great headquarters for office furniture.
Nashua city officials report Lina Herbert, formerly of Nashua now at Concord Insane Asylum, claims in a letter to have murdered Alfred K. Walker and his sister Mary by poisoning fourteen years ago. Authorities doubt the claim, citing possible insanity.
Free examinations and medical attendance offered to all during hard times. Dr Dewey, the specialist, will continue services at 7 and 3 Hotel Pelham, 74 Boylston Street. Hours are 9 to 1, 2 to 5, and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday 19 to 4 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday evenings closed.
New York September hearing resumes with Lexow committee watching police reforms after the force cleansed several captains sergeants ward men and patrolmen. Witnesses including Hanley Sloane Applegate Rheinschreiber discuss green goods schemes and payments, with potential indictments looming.
The Massachusetts Reformatory held a high mass and confirmed 149 boys this morning. Officials included Very Rev William Byrne celebrant Rev D G Herlihy deacon Rev John A Crowe sub-deacon Rev William F Powers master of ceremonies Archbishop Williams gave the address and assisted by Rev D J Wholey and Rev Hugh Mulligan.
An enjoyable barn party was hosted in the barn of Mr John Hayes at Beachmont. Guests included Mr and Mrs Hayes, Mr and Mrs Roughan, Mr and Mrs Jennings, Mr and Mrs Garvin, Mr and Mrs Ejkhom, Mr and Mrs Masterson, Mr James Carr and the Carr sisters, Mr Richard Kennedy, Miss Fannie Colins, Miss Mary Kennedy, George Roughan, Robert Roughan, Miss Elizabeth Collins, George Shaw, Thomas McGovern, and Mrs James Crogan with the Misses Crogan.
The American Wringer Co. at 13 and 15 Broadway extension manufactures wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers. Repairs all kinds of wringers and sweepers. Orders by mail promptly attended to. Telephone Tremont 70.
The Natural Law of Cure. Tissue Cell-Building normal Constitutional Treatment as applied by Dr Myron Ke Leclercque in treating brain and nervous system diseases including paralysis sleepiness loco motor ataxia long standing functional difficulties broken down constitutions and all ill abnormal conditions. Office and residence 278 Boylston St Public Garden Boston Mass.
Della Fox writes a letter of caution to young men in New York detailing regressive dating habits, cautioning against mash notes and boorish behavior, recounting a Washington tour anecdote with De Wolf Hopper to illustrate after theater tips.
The Boston Police Relief Association met at police headquarters. Captain Richard F. Irish was absent due to an arm injury. Lieutenant Hiram H. Rich was elected vice president on the first ballot. John J. Ryan and James M. Orr were elected as new directors. The group voted to pay out $500 in sick benefits.
The Transit Commission has found rooms at 60 State street. Commissioner Burrage says the quarters suit the commission and the rent is low. Engineer Carson notes plans will start soon. Awaiting word from Commissioner Gargan, who is abroad, before appointing a secretary.
Frederick West and Charles G Minney pleaded guilty in Superior Criminal Court before Judge Hopkins yesterday for large scale burglaries in Back Bay. West received two years six months in the House of Correction and Minney three years in State Prison.
The annual convention of the National Postoffice Clerks Association opens at 11 AM with President Benjamin Parkhurst presiding. About fifty delegates attend as officers and committees report, including on legislation and organization. An all day session is planned for today.
The Duke of York laid the corner stone for Liverpool's new post office in London, praising England's mercantile marine. He cited the record voyage between Sandy Hook and praised English machinery and crews. An engrossed address and silver service were given in St George's Hall amid enthusiastic demonstrations.
George Kimber, treasurer of Manchester Lodge of Odd Fellows in East Boston, was arrested on embezzlement charges after allegedly diverting $196 while serving in lodge duties. He was turned over to Station 7 officers and faced possible trial at East Boston District Court.
A special town meeting in Wakefield adopted the Municipal Light Board report proposing 185 new street lamps at 59.14 each to burn until midnight, with an all-night rate of 723 each. Incandescent store and house rate set at 1 per month. town approves 20,600 for plant expansion and 400 for running expenses until March 1.
Gloucester Sept. 10 Two crewmen Lewis Devine and Thomas Atwood of schooner Bessie M De vine were rescued by schooner Effie M Morrissey after six days adrift with no food or water. Fog separated them from their vessel and a 125 mile row toward land ended with rescue near Bay Bulls N F. They were exhausted but saved and will await their vessel's return.
Canvassers start work on the Massachusetts census early next year at a cost to the State of about 209000 dollars. The census will count population and compile statistics on industry agriculture education and institutions. Enumerators will be paid eight dollars for every nine hours worked and special agents four dollars per day of nine hours.
A Massachusetts Secretary of State filing yesterday created The Society of the War of 1812 in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Incorporators include William L. Willey Fred B. Philbrook Charles W. Galloupe Charles H. Alden Jr Amos Binney Franklin T. Beatty William M. Buffum and Franklin Senier Frisbee. The group aims to perpetuate memories of men who defended the nation in the War of 1812.
In Superior Criminal Court yesterday afternoon Frank A. Lee of 35 Allen Street, 31, was placed on probation after an August 27 arrest for raising an $8 check to $18. He was rearrested on a July 28 false pretences charge for $2.25 from Charles S. Alley of Somerville and turned over to Malden police.
The Taylor family of Everett probes whether Morris A Hayden, who married Emma May Taylor, has a second wife. Captain Watts telegrams Orleans undertaker Mayo confirming a prior burial of a Mrs Hayden, while Hayden and Emma rest on their honeymoon at 327 Hanover Street amid threats of legal action and further investigations into a possible other marriage.
The Mystic River encounter saw the three masted schooner William Mason collide with the Malden bridge, breaking electric poles and delaying electric cars. No major damage to the schooner, which then sailed to Hurricane Island to load for Philadelphia. A prior accident by Carrie B. Lock had just been repaired, and horses are now used to move cars over the drawbridge. Other ships and incidents include the Yarmouth sailing to Yarmouth, Henry C. Winship undergoing keel work, a Bass Ledge grounding near Gay Head, the J. K. Souther going ashore in a squall with crew saved, and warnings to mariners near Monomoy for the wreck Mary J. Castner. The Baron Belhaven is pursued by revenue authorities for alleged offences and stowaways. Rumors of a Boston to Nova Scotia steamship line deal gain clarity as Burdett, Farrar & Co. seek options on Yarmouth Steamship stock.
A grand four horse team and heavy cage wagon built by G. W. Peterson drew praise in New York and Chicago World’s Fairs. Used to transport company staff between offices, it now tours the country as an advertisement. Weighs about 10 000 pounds total with horses, harness, and wagon. driven by S Russell.
A Newton visit by General Hull's grandson concluded that the tomb of the Civil War era general remains undisturbed. He examined the site and reported no signs of disturbance to the remains.
Chauncy Hall School offers thorough preparation for MIT, business, and college. Known for health focus and individual needs, it provides special students, laboratory work in chemistry and physics, and military drill for boys. Year begins September 12 with daily hours 9 to 4.
Miss Hannah Duane and Charles McCarthy, neighboring landowners on Webster street, East Boston, clashed over a brick wall dividing their lots as McCarthy began laying a foundation for a new building. Duane filed a suit in equity to stop him from disturbing the wall. The equity hearing before Judge Bishop opened with both sides’ testimony and arguments postponed to the next day.
Ralph Picarello, an Italian contractor building the Southern New England Telephone line between Hartford and Saybrook, brought sixteen laborers to Middletown last night to pay them off. He paid out $400 due to them and shipped to New York. The men will continue work here.
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