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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1905

Page

8

Time Is Flying Prize Draw Offers Consolation Gifts

A brief note states three main prizes plus fifty consolation gifts, including gun metal watches, as part of the promotional draw.

Father Says False Stories Caused Miss Berry's Deed

The body of Ella F. Berry of West Medford arrived in Boston after her death by own action in New York City. Her father Lorenzo Berry and brother Edeson identified the remains and blamed a circulating false story about a married man for triggering her decline. The family noted she was a quiet, homebody type and a church worker. interment will be at Forest Hills Cemetery.

Ella F. Berry West Medford A. W. Wildey Manhattan New York Southatton Boston New York City Lorenzo D. Berry Edeson Berry Monument Street J. B. Cole & Son Upham’s Corner Undertaking Forest Hills Cemetery J. Alfred & Son Fourth Avenue Ella Berry

Chinatown visit reveals social life beyond stereotypes

JAP REPORTER DESCRIBES WHAT HE SAW IN CHINATOWN. A visitor describes a Chinese grocery store gathering of merchants and prominent Chinatown figures. The scene shows American clothes, cigars, and casual conversation about social life, pride in being Chinese, and hopes for improved status.

Chinatown

Swanton Banker Arrested on Misappropriation Charge

Gorter, president of the People's National Bank of Swanton, was arrested in Swanton Vermont on a charge of misappropriating notes from his bank. The Ferris family, including a Dorchester winter residence, is linked to the case through Alexander J. Ferris. The elderly banker, once active in rail and milling ventures, is described as very decrepit and largely homebound since May 1904.

Gorter Miss Ferris Alexander J. Ferris Swanton People’s National Bank of Ferris Whitby Terrace Dorchester Vermont New Hampshire Central Vermont Maine Missisquoi Highgate People’s National Bank

Last Concert at Siegel's Store Opens Henry Siegel's

The Henry Siegel Company presents a final music event in the new store’s fifth floor grocery department. Teel's Band performs a full program including overtures from William Tell Orpheus and scenes from Babes in Toyland, with solo pieces and choruses by Ripley and others, followed by popular airs requests.

Henry Siegel Company Teel Prema Wagner Mayour Henry J. Hardl Benseueean Oo Voelker Grand Selection Rossini Ripley A. P. Ripley My Old Kentucky Langey Gems Balfe Afley Mauch Cavalleria Rusticana Mascagni Luders

White Star Liner Arabic Passes Boston Light

The White Star liner Arabic passed Boston Light at 12 50 a m en route from Queenstown and Liverpool. An ad notes sudden chills cause bowel complaints and Arnold's Balsam cures them.

Hull Boston Light Queenstown Liverpool Arnold

Gladden Beaten as Opposition to Tainted Money Narrowly Fails

In Seattle on September 15 the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions voted 46 to 10 against further discussion of tainted money in any phase. The move followed public sentiment from Congregational leaders, with Dr. Washington Gladden leading the minority in prompting the debate.

Seattle Wash American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions The Congregational Church Today America Washington Gladden

HUGININ CLEARED AS FIRE FIRE ALTERCATION PROBED

James Huginin was cleared yesterday of any link to the Tuesday fire at 54 Chambers Street after an inquest led by Fire Marshal Neal. Miss Dottie Holden testified he frequented her room and had damaged hats and dresses, but Huginin produced an alibi showing he was at his restaurant job when the blaze began.

James Huginin Chambers Street Neal Dottie Holden Huginin

Fifty Years of Married Life in Melrose

Alderman Joel C. Page and his wife celebrate 50 years of marriage at their Melrose home. Page, born December 20, 1830 in Lancaster Vermont, became a pioneering traveling shoe salesman in 1852 and later joined local clubs and the Masons.

Melrose Joel C. Page Vinton Street Mr. Page Lancaster Montpelier Academy Sample Middlesex Home Market Abby L. Bickford

Sunday Church Services on Ruggles Tremont Streets

A long list of Boston churches outlines Sunday programs with times, sermons, and guest speakers. Notable items include Dixie Dixon pastor presiding at Ruggles Street Baptist, Henson at Tremont Temple, Johnson at Warren Avenue, and Drake and Rowley preaching at First Baptist on Commonwealth Avenue.

Ruggles Street Baptist Church Washington and Tremont Streets A. c. Dixon D. C George H. Remele Tremont Temple Baptist Church P. S. Henson D. D L. H. Rhodes Henson Co. E. Boyd Warren Avenue Baptist Church Canton Street Herbert S. Johnson Annie E. Dexter Harvard Clarendon Street Baptist Church S. ©. Obrum Joseph Egypt Dudley Street Baptist Church Bustard Good Government Association First Baptist Church Commonwealth Avenue Nathan KE. Wood Newton Centre Francis H. Rowley Shawmut Congregational Church Tremont Brookline William T. McElveen Simon Peter Samus Richards Gaines Old South Church Third Church Allen E. Cross Hope Chapel Shawmut Street Park Square George H. Flint Berkeley Temple Berkeley Street Warren Avenue Allen A. Stockdale First Church OF Christ, Scientist Falmouth Norway Streets Boston Mass Mary Baker Eddy People’s Temple Charles A. Crane Jesus Epworth League All Welcome

Fears Wife Murdered In New Hampshire

Centre Ossipee New Hampshire Sept 15 High Sheriff Myron L Johnson is asked by Oscar J Avery to investigate the disappearance of his wife Belle M Avery who left Aug 30 to take a farm hand to Waterboro Maine 35 40 miles away. The man was seen in Waterboro but Mrs Avery has not been seen since leaving home and foul play is feared.

Ossipeer N. H Myron L. Johnson Oscar J. Avery Ossipee Belle M. Avery

Mrs Gardner Show Highlights Horticultural Society Exhibit

Mrs John L. Gardner featured among principal exhibitors at Horticultural Society display in Horticultural Hall opened yesterday. The showcases included a central water lily tank and a plant named Victoria trickeri that changes color from white to pink daily.

John L. Gardner The Horticultural Society Horticultural Hall

Belgium Square Named Place Roosevelt

New York Sept. 15 The public square of Ninoveno Canton in Belgium has been named Place Roosevelt by the canton's executive body in admiration of Mr Roosevelt for helping conclude the peace treaty between Russia and Japan.

New York Canton of Ninoveno Belgium Roosevelt Russia Japan

Boston Spiritualist groups host varied lectures and circles

A directory of Boston area spiritualist events lists the Spirit ualist Boston Conference at 605 Massachusetts Avenue with nightly lectures and readings. The First Spiritual Church of Boston at America Hall 724 Washington Street holds services and test circles. Additional societies, hotels, and halls across Chelsea Malden East Boston and Roxbury host lectures circles and sittings led by named mediums and organizers.

Boston Psychic Conference Massachusetts Avenue Washington Street Clara E. Strong America Hall Reed Harmony Hall Spiritual Phenomena Society N. P. Smith Nutter Kampe Smith M A. Howe Annie J. Webster Mary G. Carbee Cutter Hotel Pelham Matook Mettemoore First Spiritual Science Church M. A. Wilkinson Lewis Robertson Fox Kemp Graham Jackson Roberts Corn Moon Indian Peace Council Malden Progressive Spiritual Society Pleasant Street Louise Hall Oliver Thomas Newcomb James S. Scarlet Boston Alice M. Whall CAMP Mabel Reed Witham Central Square Lynn First Spiritualist Church Myrtle Hall Broadway Chelsea H. S. Bagley Marion Street East Ferry Street Everett James A. Newhall Chelsea Spiritual Association E. D. Butler Fielding Hoyt H. T. Nutter Malden Spiritual Association Malden Square Munroe Abbie Heath Dover Dover Street Gutierrez Wilde Hall Nellie Carleton Grover Pea Tremont Street Madison Carbee Barker California Peabody McKenna Warrenton Street Littlefield A. L. Horton Windsor Street Roxbury Mass Mme. Bruce Marriner Dale Street Warren Street Willis Seventh Day Adventist Tremont Temple Lorimer Hall Wheeler

Sunday Post Housewife Section Preview

The Household Section highlights a dedicated Sunday post area for women with features on cooking fashion health beauty and homemaking. The issue invites readers to explore the full page guides while noting a gendered division in readership emphasis.

Sunday Post Delights All Tastes Readers

The Sunday Post promises humor, interesting features, and educational content to satisfy every reader. It offers entertainment, factual articles, and engaging columns designed for broad appeal across the community.

How Much Is Your Wife Worth

A Sunday Post feature examines the market for women, noting a society leader and college graduate involved in a shocking sale. The piece questions attitudes toward women and the value placed on them in society.

the Sunday Post

Boston Scion Turns Burglar in Ballroom Tale

A society heir from an old Boston family grows bored with ballroom life and turns to burglary for excitement. The tale promises curious social contrasts and a dramatic arc from refinement to crime.

Boston

Two Eloped Lovers Learn Harsh Truths About Love

Two young women recount elopements they believed would bring happiness and fulfillment. Each discovers disillusionment as they reveal life secrets meant to warn other girls about risky choices in romance.

Sunday Magazine It Will Be the Best Number Yet

Actress Sarah Bernhardt leads a contributor list in the upcoming Sunday Magazine edition with a strong lineup following.

Sarah Bernhardt

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