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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1891

Page

8

Clever Sparring Bouts at Trimounts Meet in South Boston

The Trimount Athletic Club hosted its first boxing tournament at Wait's Hall in South Boston. It featured multiple weight classes with standout performances by T. F. Connolly and J. Doherty in featherweight, D. J. Sullivan in lightweight, and a final Connelly versus Carey featherweight bout that drew loud applause.

Trimount Athletic Club Wait’s Hall South Boston T. F. Connolly CG. J. Doherty Parmenter Street J. F. Thornton Connolly John Gray Parmenter Street Gymnasium M. J. Carey Malden Carey C.J. Doherty I. Maguire Lafayette A S. Club Game Doherty H. T. Smith Boston James McCarthy Kaveny Chelsea Wallis Andrew Armstrong Somerville W. J. Conehan Warwick Associates Conehan James Curtin Cambridge D. J. Sullivan Charlestown Sullivan Curtin Connelly Cross J. C. Kelly Father Scully J. Sullivan Armstrong J. J. Wallis J. F. Delaney Kavenny Delaney C. H. Kelly Scully D. J. Murphy East Cambridge Kelly Murphy Ready Frank R. Peters B.A.A K. C. McDonald Eugene Buckley B. A.A John Copnell J.A.C Joseph L. Keyes T.A.C

Blind children renew acquaintance with canine friends study

A report notes blind children will renew their acquaintance with their well trained guide dogs, reflecting a year of progress and companionship formed with the animals.

Cross-Country Run Promises Prizes for Boston Athletes

Twenty-two starters in a handicap cross-country race under the Boston Athletic Association ran from Exeter Street, through Back Bay, to Corey Hill and back. E. L. White of the Trimounts and F. A. Sargent of MIT led early, with White holding the top finish ahead of Sargent after a fast climb. Carr, Doyle, and other notables chased the leaders as prizes went to the first six finishers.

Boston Athletic Association Exeter Street Boylston Street Back Bay Park Beacon Street Corey Hill Fleetfooter West Chester Park F. KF. Carr J. R. Doyle T. A Carr E. L. White Trimounts F. A. Sargent Institute of Technolgy Doyle Firat

Life Boat Race Marred by Accident on Tremont Steamer

A race between two Tremont steamer crews drew a large crowd on the Portland Line yesterday. The course from the main deck to the hurricane deck and back around a cutter covered about three quarters of a mile. Levi Royce, stroke of the losing crew, fell at the start injuring his head and was shaken up. The winning crew included William McGrath coxswain James McNeil stroke M Murphy James Kirby and James Maney. The losing crew featured Wm Deveen coxswain L Royce R Visey D Murphy M Callalan.

Tremont Portland Spredators Levi Royce William McGrath James McNeil

Massachusetts Chess Association Holds Annual Meeting in Boston

The Massachusetts Chess Association met at 33 Pemberton Square with Dr. Horace Richardson presiding. Officers elected for the next year include Richardson as president and W. J. Kennard as secretary and treasurer. The report noted record membership and interest, and a general tournament followed the meeting with two classes of contestants.

Massachusetts Chess Asociation Boston Chess Club Pemberton Square Horace Richardson Associaation Association H. N. Stone Howard A. Sargent W. J. Kennard Prentiss Cummings K. Snow EB. L. Huntington

Past Day Observances The Holiday A Misnomer So Says Rev Moxom

A Boston article notes yesterday’s observance of a fast day proclaimed by Gov. William E. Russell. Citizens honored the day across churches and homes and also at ball fields, gyms, and the seashore. Meantime Nantasket Beach and city grounds hosted excursions, yachting, shooting and baseball events reflecting the broader observances.

Boston William E. Russell Mecca Nantasket Beach South End Congress Street Wait’s Hall South Nantasket Boston Athletic Association

Union Service at Old South Church Reflects Patriotism

At the New Old South yesterday morning Rev. S. E. Herrick led a Union Service with the 15th and 16th Psalms read and Hebrews 12. He preached on private life shaping national character, warning that democracy demands individual virtue. The service included Montgomey’s hymn The Lord is My Shepherd and closed with benediction.

New Old South Montgomey Ene Mr. Herrick Mt. Vernon Church Herrick Jerusalem John Bu Jonathan Great Britain United States Christ Casar

Central Church and First Baptist hold joint Fast Day service

A Fast Day gathering at the First Baptist Church drew a near full house with Rev. Philip Moxom delivering a sermon arguing Fast Day misnamed and urging prayer and unity. He linked church and state, stressed personality of God, and civic duty within a united national identity.

Central Church Newberry and Berkeley Streets First Baptist Church Philip Moxom Mr. Moxom Moxom God

Suburban Cambridge and Somerville Fast Day Services

Concerts and religious gatherings marked Fast Day in Cambridge and Somerville. Union services at Charles River Baptist Church, Franklin Street Congregational Church, and Winter Hill Congregational Church featured sermons by Rev. A. Reynolds, Rev. E. P. Moulton, and Rev. C. E. Noyes, with themes on New England and reflections. In Salem there were no arrests. Dedham hosted a Harmonia Gesang Verein concert with German attendees and notable performances.

Cambridge Charles River Baptist Church North Cambridge Baptist Church Shepard Memorial Church Charles River Church Cambridgeport A. E. Reynolds Broadway Baptist Church Somerville Franklin Street Congregational Church E. P. Mo Winter Hill Prison Reform Association W. F. Gaittis Shawmut

Three Soldiers of the Revolution told at New England society

The Rev Artemas B Muzzey spoke on three Revolutionary soldiers Benjamin Muzzey Timothy Boutelle and Samuel Whittemore. Their exploits from Ticonderoga to Lexington and Saratoga were recounted along with their farming roots and a note on preserving archives and promoting posterity.

Artemas B. Muzzey New England Historic Genealogical Society Benjamin Muzzey Parker Samuel Whittemore Dragoons Lexington Whittemore Medford Wonoome Ariington Muzzey George A. Gordon Henry H. Edes General Court Standish Council William Wetmore Storey D.C.L William Jerdone Pettus M.D Chas White Huntston William Graybrooks L.L.B Frederic Dabney A.b Allen Danforth A.N Samuel Hooper Thomas Morgan Rothh Jacob Henry Sleeper Nathaniel Cushing Nash Barrett Wendell Thomas H. Perkins Frederic Tudor Solomon Lincoln L.L Edward Atkinson L.L.D Walter Channing

Fast Day Observed At Charlestown State Prison

Warden Lovering addressed the convicts in the chapel during a first contact fast day. The program included music and recitations followed by a yard break and a roast pork dinner, completing the observance.

Charlestown Lovering

Awards at the Flower Show Highlight Rose and Orchid Exhibits

The Massachusetts Horticultural Society yesterday awarded prizes for rose varieties including Catherine Mermot and Madame Hoste. G W Whitten and T H Meade received honors, with Meade praised for rose collection cultivation. Ebullient orchid additions by E W Gilmore featured Oneidium papilio and Angraecum sesquipedale, noting Darwin's pollination theories. Winds of novelty and a Siberian Crab apple bloom were also celebrated as cut roses ready for renewal.

Massachusetts Horticultural Society Catherine Mermot Thomas H. Meade Charles V. Whitten Camelia Cook G. V. Whitten Duchess of Albany Ll. H. Meade Madame Hoste G. W. Whitten Meade Darwin Ussey Institution Whitten Ulrich Brunnrs James Comley McKee Harrison

Free Traders Meeting Praises Cleveland Tariff Reform

At Cooper Union New York on April 2 1891 a large free trade mass meeting celebrated Thomas Jefferson's birthday. Congressman Jerry Simpson spoke against protective tariffs urging free trade and government control of railways. Thomas G Shearman noted McKinley’s sugar duty removal as a step toward free trade. The event featured letters from politicians including Governor Hill and others.

New York Cooper Union Louis F. Post Single Tax Club Thomas Jefferson Post Cleveland Johnson, Stout Breckinridge Arkansas Harter Democratic Party Davin B. Hill Jerry” Simpson Simpson Hill Farmers’ Alliance Thomas G. Shearman Major McKinley

Time and Carlsbad Water Proved Over Centuries

Five millions of dollars could not buy a great library or establish a Harvard like college in a year because time is needed. The Carlsbad Water and Salt have been trusted remedies for centuries for stomach liver and kidney diseases. The genuine product bears the Carlsbad seal and Eisner Mendelson Co New York.

Harvard Yale Carlsbad Sprudel America Eisner & Mendelson Co Barclay St New York

CARDY WATERS WEDDING AT WALNUT STREET CHURCH

Miss Mary F Waters daughter of Edward P Waters and William A Cardy were married in Chelsea at Walnut Street M E Church in a ceremony attended by many friends. The church displayed ferns and palms. Bridesmaid Minnie Munroe and best man Henry S Cardy led the bridal party with Florence Bearse Florence Baker as maids of honor. Ushers included Fred Matthews Harry S Thompson William T Rich Ernest Bearse and F W Kimball. A reception followed at 63 Orange Street, the couple’s new home.

Fred H. Matthews Harry 8. Thompson William T. Rich Ernest Bearse F. W Kimball Orange Street

Boston Correspondence School Exhibits Its Work

The first annual exhibition of the Boston Correspondence School is held in the Wesleyan Building rooms of the New England Methodist Historical Society. Founded in 1882 by Rev. A A Wright for New Testament Greek study, it now has over 1000 students. The showcase displays instructional and recitation aids, student theses, reports, and other work from all departments.

Paddock Massachusetts Eastburn de Koven New York Brooks Luther Trinity Frederick Baylies Allen Bishop Paddock Allen Boston Correspondence School New England Methodist Historical Society Wesleyan A. A. Wright

Deaf Mutes Entertained at Dexter Hall Benefit

The Mutual and Charitable Relief Society of Deaf Mutes hosted an entertainment in Dexter Hall for members. President Mrs. Frank W. Bigelow gave a welcome address, followed by a "dumb band" imitation and a sword dance by Mrs. M Thompson. A letter from Mrs. Micah Dyer of Boston Charity Club was read, and Rev. S Stanley Searing of the Church of the Good Shepherd served as interpreter.

Mutual and Charitable Relief Society of Deaf Mutes Dexter Hall Frank W. Bigelow M. Thompson Micah Dyer Charity Club of Boston Stanley Searing Church of the Good Shepherd

Violent earthquake felt along the St. Lawrence shore

An intense earthquake last evening shook the north shore of the St. Lawrence and extended into back country parishes. Reports from St. Gabriel county and Beauport confirm the tremor, with residents alarmed as homes and earth trembled for several seconds.

ST. Lawrence Queebec St. Gabriel County Quebec Beauport

Woman jumps from window during liquor search at Shawmut Ave

Last evening officers visited 107 Shawmut avenue seeking liquor. A woman who did not belong there leaped from a window, breaking her ankle. The name was withheld on her urgent request. She was taken home and a doctor summoned.

Hanly Shawmut Avenue

Stabbing on Marble Street Leaves Man Wounded in Roxbury

William E Foley allegedly stabbed John H Smith of 719 Park Street Roxbury in the right side during an altercation on Marble street. Smith sustained a dangerous wound and was taken to the Olsy Hospital. Foley is in custody of Officers Dupre and Goodwin.

Esterday William E. Foley Marble Street John H. Smith Park Street Roxbury Olsy Hospital Foley Dupre Station 9 Goodwin Station 16

Coat Thieves Active at Boston Atheneum Reading Room

Overcoats have been stolen from the Boston Atheneum reading room this past winter with several victims. The latest incident targeted Rev. Hilary Bygrave of Belmont whose overcoat was taken while he consulted books in the library on Wednesday afternoon.

Boston Atheneum Larest Hilary Bygrave Belmont

Classified Ads Briefs Include Rents and Help Wanted

Short OCR notes list vacancies and notices such as rents wanted, situations and help wanted, boarders and board notices, lost and found items, business opportunities, and small miscellaneous advertisements in a historic newspaper page.

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