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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1899

Page

5

Ivory Soap Paste Cleansing Guide for Delicate Items

In fifteen minutes with Ivory Soap and water you can make a superior paste for removing spots from clothing and cleaning carpets, rugs, kid gloves, slippers, patent leather, russet leather, canvas shoes, belts, painted wood-work, and furniture. The paste is usable with a damp cloth on items that cannot be washed with water alone. Directions: dissolve one and a half ounces of Ivory Soap in one pint of boiling water, boil five minutes, cool in non tin dishes, and store airtight.opyright 1808 by Procter Gamble Co Cincinnati.

Procter & Gamble CO Cincinnatie

Ward Disturbance Over Vacancy In Ward 10 Committee

Representative Clerke charges Va vacancy irregularity after George Swallow refuses to recognize Senator Innes as Ward 10 committee member. An uproar ensued when a motion to fill the vacancy was ruled out of order, with threats to remove the chairman. The ward and city committees arranged a later meeting, but no quorum formed and Senator Innes faced pressure at the door as the dispute exposed civil party tensions within the Republican factions.

George N., Swallow Republican City Committee Senator Innes Alfred Kenny Joseph W. Wharton Ward 10 Innes Republican Ward Tion Ward 19 James B. Rommus Charles S. Clerke Republican Committee Clerke Ward Bommus C. H. Innes Hotel Plaza Kenny Swallow Bates-Guild Clarke Dyar Senate Bates Representative Clerke House Dyar-Innes

Ward 10 Republican Ward Fight Raises Tempers

Controversy erupts over Ward 10 leadership involving Senator Innes and Rep. Clerke as party factions clash. A vacancy caused by James B. Rommus’s resignation is disputed amid claims of irregularity and contested meetings. The dispute ties to Bates Guild and Dyar factions with broader state implications.

Power Fitzgerald Wed in Dorchester Union

Miss Mary M Power daughter of Richard Power of Dorchester and Mr David F Fitzgerald were united in marriage last evening. A reception followed at 771 Dorchester avenue then the couple left for a wedding tour to New York. They will reside at home after Oct 15.

Mary M. Power Richard Power Dorchester David F. Fitzgerald Dorchester Avenue New York

Indigestion Cure Promotes Hostetter Stomach Bitters

A vintage ad touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as an all purpose remedy for indigestion and constipation. The copy emphasizes the product’s strong effect and notes a Private Revenue Stamp on the bottle neck as a proof of authenticity.

Admiral Dewey Romance Revealed by Sister Mary Greeley

Vermont report recounts Admiral Dewey's life romance told by his sister Mary P. Greeley. She details their courtship and wedding before his European duty, a second Newport honeymoon, and the birth of their son in 1872 as he rose to command. The notice invites public donations via No. 222 Boylston Street, Boston.

Wover Dandy Dewey Narragansett Rhind Newport Boylston Street Boston

Dandy Dewey Wins Love at Portsmouth Ball

Lieutenant Dewey courts Susan Goodwin after bustling social intrigue in Portsmouth New Hampshire. Commander Rhind vies for Susie’s hand before leaving port. The couple wed October 24 1867 and a portrait gift becomes a family treasure after Susie dies shortly after childbirth.

Maurice Barrymore Mrs. Greeley Kittery Navy Yard Portsmouth N. H Dewey Ichabod Goodwin New Hampshire George Goodwin Susan Rhind Susie Providence Narragansett Susie Goodwin Commander Rhind

Runaway Horse Halted by Bravery of Brady Duo

John J. Brady of Chelsea Street East Boston and his wife were returning from Norumbega Park when a runaway carriage spotted them. Brady chased the out of control horse for 200 yards and dismounted to seize the reins, stopping the horse after being dragged for 20 yards. The carriage occupant Walter W. Paige a Court Street real estate agent was exhausted and speechless after the incident on Beacon Street near Coolidge Corner.

John J. Brady Chelsea Street Boston Beacon Street Coolidge’s Corner Mr. Brady Norumbega Park Brady Walter W. Paige Court Street

Mrs Baker appeals to end North to South rift

Mrs Frazer B Baker describes the shooting of her husband and child during a lynching incident, praises Miss Jewett and Boston aid, and asks the public to support her family. She distances herself from ongoing bickerings and asks for assistance via No 8 Sawyer Street Boston or Bay State Trust Company.

Miss Jewett Boston New England United States Citizens’ Committee Sawyer Street Bay State Trust Company

Cyclist Stops Runaway Horse At Great Personal Risk

A cyclist intervened yesterday to halt a runaway horse, braving danger to himself. The incident occurred near a city street as bystanders watched and safety crews attended to the animal afterward.

Carriage Spooked by Auto Fore Leaves Horse Damaged

A horse frightened by an automobile shattered its shafts causing the carriage to strike the animal’s hind quarters at each jump. The horse ran at breakneck speed for over a mile until Mr. Brady halted it. Brady escaped injury.

Brady

Houghton & Dutton Parade Marks 25th Anniversary

The Boston firm Houghton and Dutton plans a parade of its 25th anniversary teams. From Charlestown stables at 7 30 a m the procession will travel to Tremont street store and on to Massachusetts Avenue Washington Street and Union Station to illustrate its growth from a modest Albion building start to a vast modern operation with more than a hundred horses and sixty teams.

Emporium Houghton & Dutton Charlestown Tremont Street Massachusetts Avenue Washington Street Union Station Albion

Gaelic School Session Debates Language Restoration

At a session held yesterday afternoon at 151 Washington street five new names were added to the roll. Following instruction, class resolutions read by council clerk Michael A. Hurley were unanimously adopted, opposing recent claims in the Irish World that Irish could not be restored to general use in Ireland. The resolutions branded that doctrine as hostile to the Gaelic League's teachings.

Washington Street Cem Michael A. Hurley Eamon Ireland Irish Gaelic League

Notable Boston Theatrical Buildup and Cast Moves

The Boston stage scene adds new plays and stars as Herbert Kelcey Effie Shannon plan Borderside at the Museum on Sept 25. Roland Reed signs Sydney Rosenfeld for a new German adaptation. Bessie Tyree suffers nervous prostration and may miss the season. Weins of Tennessee returns Sept 25 at the American Theatre New York. George W Lederer previews The Rounders in Boston Philadelphia Chicago ahead of London. A new Mile Fifi company with Maude Granger rehearses Roxanne with Cissy Loftus. Castle Square hints at The Heart of Maryland and possible Shakespearean offerings. Harry Harris manages Gourted Into Court at Grand Opera House with The White Heather to follow. Viola Allen may tour Boston in spring after last year’s success. James ONeill Maude Odell open in Philadelphia tonight.

Herbert Kelcey Effie Shannon Borderside Museum Roland Reed Sydney Rosenfeld Boston Bessie Tyree New York Lyceum Company Bridgeport Conn Trelawney The Wells Weins Tennessee American Theatre New York George W. Lederer Philadelphia Chicago London Maude Granger Roxanne Cissy Loftus Augustin Daly Castle Square Viola Allen James O’neill Maude Odell Herbert Kelecey Clifford Huth Grand Opera House Castle Square Theatre Lillian Lawrence John Craig Aubrey Boucicault Viscount Fifi Park Theatre Edward Abeles Boucicault East the Tremont Brady Mr. Schoeffel Sporting Life Boston Theatre Hollis Richard Manstfield Emil Gautier Ixeith’s Austin & Stone’s Museum Norumbega Park

Theatre season lineups and park update at Boston venues

The season continues with Herbert Kelecey and Effie Shannon in The Moth and the Flame tonight at the Grand Opera House, followed by Borderside next week. Casts at Castle Square Theatre, Park Theatre, Tremont, and Boston Theatre announced with new leading players and stakes. Norumbega Park sees perfect weather and extended Chutes operations as crowds enjoy the grounds.

Miss Shannon's Reception at Winthrop Boat House

A reception for Miss M L Shannon at the Corey boat house in Winthrop featured informal dancing, whist, and a collation. Guests included Miss Hook, Miss Pineo, Miss Berry, and other local notables. Mrs E Fen and Mrs Floyd served as matrons. An upcoming Boston & Albany excursion on Oct 3 to Springfield Pittsfield Albany includes Hudson River boat travel and is priced at $5.00.

Corey Winthrop M. L. Shannon Miss Hook Pineo Berry Pxzebe Eden Smith Shannon Hayden Galvin Miss Perry Dr. Riley Joseph Corey Paul Shannon John Lewis Maniey Corey J. F. Brennan Dr. Smith F. H. Shannon Charles Lear Robert Shannon E. Fen Floyd Boston & Albany Railroad Springfield Pittsfield Albany Hudason River New York Fall River Hanson G. YP Boston

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