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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1894
Page
2
Munyons remedies advertise cures for rheumatism stomach troubles nerves kidneys and catarrh with free examination at Hotel Pelham Boston. Claims include instant relief and cures in days for multiple conditions and a range of products priced at 25 cents to 1.00, with no charge for local treatment until helped.
Munyon's Homoeopathic Remedy Company promotes a free mailed Guide to Health for a complete medical examination. The ad notes open all day and evening with Sunday hours from 3 to 5 pm at Hotel Pelham, Tremont and Boylston streets, Boston.
Brookline selectmen order the West End Street Railway to remove tracks from Longwood avenue within thirty days due to resident objections over noise and obstruction. Also notes fare expansion to School street and broadcasts updates from Boston area rail operations and personnel. In Omaha, a suspected railroad secret blacklist using watermarked clearance forms alarms workers. The Trackman reports on railway matters and personnel changes.
The fourth annual Riverside Park Agricultural and Trotting Association meeting opened at Bethel Maine with fair attendance and strong stock. Fritz Patchen won the gentlemen's driving class purse twenty five dollars. Belle Dean won the three minute class purse one hundred dollars with eight starters. Belle Dean is a mare by Robinson Db with Jordan as trainer. Harry K. placed second. best time recorded 2 36 1 4.
A newspaper notice states Free medical examinations and attendance by Dr Dewey the specialist for all, regardless of means, during hard times. Offices at Hotel Pelham 74 Boylston Street. Hours 9 to 1, 2 to 6, and 6 to 8 p m Sunday 10 to 4 pm Wednesday and Thursday evenings closed.
Randall Raked letter from A. F. Sherman, chairman, urged Charles S. Randall to answer charges from John Simpkins supporters in Barnstable Massachusetts. The note questions Randall’s term promises, absences in Congress, and claims about funding for a Point Barrow refuge, urging clarity on votes and loyalties in three-term terms.
In Barrett's letter to Hon. E B Hayes, Barrett proposes an open platform meeting at Odd Fellows Hall in Lynn to question each other about district canvassing and statements made in public prints. Hayes declines to debate personal charges, citing risk to party unity and preferring public questions answered without personal attacks.
Fire Marshal Whitcomb and Chief Ferren visited the Mt. Vernon street dwelling owned by Herbert P. Brown of Charlestown after Wednesday night’s fire. Investigators report two blazes, the second under the piazza, destroyed the unoccupied house insured for 4500 dollars. The origin is being probed as possibly incendiary.
Lexington reports fevered excitement as Breckinridge stalks the scene in a heated congressional battle. He clashes with Judge Milton J. Durham over political feuds while Judge Morton and others are drawn into the row. Durham recounts a tense street encounter and Breckinridge pledges to confront rivals.
The Emery family met at Salem Willows for a yearly reunion with about sixty members ranging from 88 year old John J. Emery to four summers old Miss Helen Maude Emery. The event featured a basket picnic, a noon business meeting presided by Rev. Rufus Emery, officer elections, and a luncheon on the beach followed by renewing friendships and introductions. Descendants trace to English aviators John and Anthony Emery who settled in Boston in 1685. An extensive genealogy was prepared by Rev. Rufus Emery with help from John S. and Thomas J. Emery.
Aldermen seek attorney general action to halt Brookline Gas Light Co from trenching Boston streets without a permit. Mayor Matthews must sign before the order reaches the attorney general. he is at Jefferson New Hampshire. A veto is likely, but alders may override when they reconvene September 24, by which time several miles of pipe may already be laid.
The American Wringer Co. advertises wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers at 13 and 15 Broadway extension city. They repair all kinds of wringers and sweepers and attend to orders by mail promptly. Telephone Tremont 76.
Unreserved application and approval for heart disease and nervous disorder sufferers. Candidates and those previously rejected on examination invited to consult Dr Francis W Reid at 308 Warren St Roxbury Boston. Dr Reid cites twenty years of experience in Europe and America raising this specialty to high success.
Major C. E. Colby completed a third attempt to jump from a balloon 2000 feet above ground, landing in the water near Nahant after a rapid parachute descent. Spectators cheered as the balloon drifted toward Nahant, then returned to shore with the aid boat. He promised a repeat performance Saturday.
The barkentine Henry Norwell sailed from Pollock Rip Shoal after being grounded. Tug Erastus Baldwin towed her into Nantasket Roads and anchored. she leaks but pumps keep her free. Captain Goodman plans to tow to Rockland Maine. Brig Woodbury loaded with coal struck Pollock Rip but was floated with little damage and anchored. Sloop yacht Acteon will depart Commercial Wharf at 9 am with passengers led by Hugh Pope. River Indus arrived from Bluefields with cabin passengers Henry F. Springer and wife, J. L. Sullivan, plus eight steerage passengers.
The Massachusetts Board of Education has nearly arranged institutes across counties. Middlesex and Plymouth lead with four each, Worcester Norfolk and Hampden with three, Barnstable and Essex with two, Nantucket Hampshire and Berkshire with one. Twenty four gatherings plus four to six high school institutes are planned, with Nantucket hosting the first this week. Marlboro Lowell and Waltham have been chosen for institutes this year. State agents will present diverse subjects and enlist additional talent.
The forty second annual Tolland County Agricultural Society fair opens for three days in Rockville Conn with a strong turnout. The members class race carried a $50 purse and drew thirteen entries. Dan Gary's Dickens of Stafford Springs won, clocking 2 41 1 2 for best time. George Fitton's Cloud Loraine took second. The 8:00 class for four year olds and under with a $100 purse had four entries. Dr A M Swinney's Zoe of Holyoke Mass won with best time 2 39 1 4. Cora Miller placed second money.
The Commercial Wharf Company plans selling border property along Commercial Street and Atlantic Avenue. Small wooden shops to be torn down for new structures, displacing tenants including fish dealers now moving to Lewis Wharf. Ezra Reed warns the move will disrupt his forty derrick contract with H. H. Harvey, needing sixty days to complete.
Judge O Brien appoints Herbert A Shipman guardian of Marguerite Eugenie Isabelle Victorine de Steurs John Hubert Eugene Francois de Steurs and Rupert Victor Arthur Auguste de Stuers, children of Margaret Laura Zborowski, daughter of Alida Carey, deceased sister of William Astor, in executors of William Astor's will case. Carey married Baron Alphonse Eugene Lambert de Stuers, later divorced by baroness who then married Zborowski. Dutch courts granted baron separation and custody of children.
In Easton on September 11, William Pinkham aged 10 and another boy Washburn were involved in an incident over which a buckshot loaded gun was fired at Pinkham. Seventeen pellets struck him. Dr. McCarthy removed most of the shot. The shooting is claimed accidental with no quarrel. Washburn has not yet been arrested and Pinkham’s condition is not dangerous tonight.
The Hancock County Fair Association opened its third annual fair in Ellsworth Me today running three days. Premiums total 3000 dollars including trotting purses with events such as the 2:35 class won by Black Prince and the 2:55 class led by Mildred H. Attendance reached about 800 spectators.
Athol Mass Sept 11 lightning struck A P Mossman barn two miles north of Royalton destroying the barn a high value horse two pigs hay and grain tools with 200 dollars insurance on the farm. A large town meeting later decided to maintain current street layout and leave electric railroad track placement as is.
The Natural Law of Cure presents tissue cell building and normal constitutional treatment applied by Dr. Myron E Leclerque for brain and nervous system diseases including paralysis epilepsy and loco motor ataxia. Office and residence listed as 278 Boylston Street opposite Public Garden Boston Mass.
Quincy's new brick high school on Hancock street, with gas and electricity, dedicated in a ceremony led by Governor Greenhalge. The program featured remarks by Mayor Hodges and School Board chair Crane, with a tour of science and art rooms and a flag presentation. Governor Greenhalge praised public education and manual training, urging ongoing commitment to excellence.
The Barnstable County Agricultural Society opened its annual cattle show and fair under favorable weather with extensive fruit and vegetable displays. Cape Cod cranberries appear smaller but of fine quality. Officers elected include President John Simpkins and Secretary Henry M. Hutchings. Gov Greenhalge to attend tomorrow's big day with an annual dinner. Horse trots draw interest. track dusty but racing times listed. The race concludes Wednesday.
The ninth annual Grange State fair at Tilton and Franklin Trotting Park reports larger livestock entries and full departments. Highlights include trained steer displays, pavilion talks, and multiple horse and bicycle races with top finishers listed and times. Governor’s day follows with a baseball game and foal races scheduled for tomorrow.
The forty seventh annual county fair in St Johnsbury Vermont opened for three days drawing nearly a thousand on opening day. Entries across departments are the largest yet with the poultry display the finest in Vermont and the horse show starved stock from Speedwell Farm Lyndon Centre. The vegetable class is crowded with over one hundred twenty five entries from three farms. Winners in the green race included Congressman Grouts horse Tom L winning and John Corriveans Jeff D placing second with best time 2 37 2. Three drivers were fined five dollars for improper driving. In the 38 minute class purse one hundred dollars Jim Goldens Driver won with Emmet Hills Cardinal Wilkes second and best time 2 36.
The Sugar Trust case, slated for Supreme Court action yesterday, was postponed to today due to the absence of attorney E. W. Hutchins who was out of town. The case is expected to proceed today.
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