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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1888

Page

8

Republican City Committee Debates Caucus Rules and Funds

The Boston Republican city committee held a breezy meeting to set caucus dates for delegates to the State convention. Ward officers were elected to fill vacancies, rules were debated, and a motion to assess each member 25 was hotly contested. The matter was referred to the finance committee with full power to act.

Nittee Republican City Coun Jesse M. Gove John M. Olmstead James O. Libby Peter Morrison Preble Committee On Hey Pew Common Council Ward 5 Campbell Ward 16 Perkins Ward 25 Jesse L. Nason Gove City Committee of Boston McPherson Ward 1 The Post and Herald Post Advertiser Herald Finance Committee

Canine Congress at New England Beach Show Draws Large Crowd

The New England beach dog show drew a larger attendance than the prior day as judges awarded prizes across many breeds. Exhibitors groomed hounds, terriers, spaniels, and setters, with extensive lists detailing winners such as Bow Boudhu, Queen, and Royal Albert, plus multiple special prizes for kennels and studs.

New England Bow Boudhu Shawmut Kennels Charlestown Royal Victor J. E. Eveleth Brookline Dan E. $. Dunphy North Brookfield F. D. Freeman New York FE. Yi. Morriss G. J. Chandler Lynn Blackstone Kennels Foreman C. F. Crawford Dan Wilson Royal Albert C. I. Crawford Queen

William Sewall Gardner Obituary Ex-Judge of Massachusetts

The Hon. William Sewall Gardner ex-judge of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court died at his Arlington street Newton residence. Born October 1, 1827 in Hallowell Maine, he pursued law in Lowell and Boston, joined a notable firm before his 1875 elevation to the bench, and served on the Supreme bench until 1885. He was twice married, leaves a daughter, and is remembered for judicial duty and literary interests. Funeral Saturday at 2 o'clock.

William Sewall Gardner Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts Arlington Street Newton Judge Gardner Hallowell Robert Gardner Susan Sewall Sewall Maine Massachusetts Bowdoin College C. C. Everett Harvard University O. O. Howard United States Army William P. Frye Lowell Middlesex County Theodore H. Sweetser Boston Gaston Union of German Free Masons Darmstadt Germany Gardner Supreme Bench Robinson Waldo Colburn Mary Thornton Davis Charles A. Davis Sarah M. Davis Isaac Davis Worcester

Death of Benjamin H. Brewster Former Pennsylvania Attorney General

The Hon. Benjamin Harris Brewster, former Pennsylvania attorney-general and later U S attorney general under President Arthur, died in Philadelphia of kidney illness. Born October 13, 1816 in Salem County New Jersey, he studied at Princeton and earned A M and LL D degrees. A renowned jurist, lecturer, and Republican figure, his career included leading roles in Cherokee claims, star-route prosecutions, and state and national service. He married Elizabeth von Meyerbach de Reinfeldts in 1857 and Mary Walker in 1870, leaving a son and many grieving friends.

Benjamin H. Brewster Benjamin Harris Brewster Arthur Philadelphia Mr. Brewster Salem County New Jersey Princeton Polk United States Brewster Pennsylvania Republican Party Council Wayne MacVeagh MacVeagh E Dlizabeth von Meyerbach de Reinfeldts Mary Robert C. J. Walker

Henry W Gardner ex postmaster of Providence dies

Henry W Gardner former Providence postmaster died yesterday between 6 and 7 pm. Born in Killingly Connecticut on September 17 1821 he moved to Providence in youth and trained at a Friends school. He helped found Thurston Gardner Co and Providence Steam Engine Co later serving in banking and industry roles. He married Mary Rathbun in 1846 and three of five children survive. He suffered a stroke Saturday afternoon and never recovered.

Henry W. Gardner Providence Killingly Conn Friends’ School High Street Furnace Company Mary B. Rathbun Stephen K. Rathbun

Samson open-circuit battery praised by Electric Gas Lighting Co

The Electric Gas Lighting Company of No 35 Arch street reports the new Samson open-circuit battery with a corrugated carbon porous cup and a zinc cylinder. It uses sal ammoniac and water, offers high electro motive force, rapid recovery after short circuits, long life, and immediate service after setup. Tests in harsh conditions, including Engine 26 fire dept hose attachment, show enduring performance.

Electric Gas Lighting Company No. 35 Arch Street

Pyles Pearline Soap Promises Perfect Cleanliness

Advertisement notes Pyle's Pearline as the latest soap offering perfect cleanliness. Promotes novelty and quality claims aimed at households seeking spotless laundry and dishes. Aimed at general consumers with emphasis on product efficacy and modern kitchen use.

Norfolk County Lawyers Banquet Highlights Local Bar Leaders

The Norfolk Bar Association held a formal dinner at Revere House with many leading jurists and officials in attendance. Judge Mason, Judge Lathrop, Judge White, Sheriff Endicott, District Attorney Kingman and numerous others joined Asa French, president, for an informal, celebratory program featuring speeches and a stylish banquet atmosphere.

Norfolk Bar Association Lazarus Revere House Baldwin R. W. Carpenter J. C. Lane Asa French

First Annual English High School Reunion at Thorndike

The English High School Association held its first annual dinner reunion at the Thorndike on Boylston Street. Attendees spanned classes from 1823 to 1887, with 64 people representing 34 classes. Speakers recalled old days, praised teachers, and urged lasting school ideals.

English High School Association Thorndike Boylston Street John J. May Eben R. Butler Charles F. Wyman Jonathan A. Lane Arthur Hobart Godfrey Morse Jonas H. Wrench William E. Alden Charles ~. Barry Nathaniel H. Henchman Andrew F. Leatherbee Wm H. Partridge Ciaries C. Kurtz John W. Leatherbee Greenleaf Hiter Benjamin B. Converse J. D. Lilley Irving O. Whiting William H. Lincoln Jarvis D. Braman Charles W. Leatherbee George O. Carpenter Robert B. Williams William H. Allen Charles H. Hooper Plenty N. Chandler Alfred B. Hall Francis Boyce Arthur J. Knowles Joseph M. Gibbons William Parkman Curtis Guild Charles M. Kingsley Bisha C. Prescott H. C. Hayward Benjamin ©. Lane Frank H. Fales Thomas Garfield Francis Maguire Arthur Eldridge Charles E. Cook David A. Sulllivan J. Linfield Damon, Jr John P. Williams J. Oscar Richardson J. B. Hall J. B. Pickett E. N. Smith Charles H. Brigham Tomas Downing I. W. Calkins William H. Moriarty Ay Mi Yollman H. D. Stone Francis M. Gray Thomas Sherwin J. T. Bailey C. Burgess William L. Kelt John A. Pray George Allen Charles C. Littlefield Fortur Thomas Strasfield Gamfeld Waterhouse Jonas H. French FE. Wyman Boyd

Union Church Chooses New Pastor From Haverhill

The Union Church on Columbus Avenue voted to call Rev. M. R. Boynton of Haverhill as successor to the retired Rev. R. R. Meredith. If accepted, Boynton’s salary would be 5000 dollars yearly with seven weeks vacation before September each year. A committee including Adams, Atwood, Hutchkins, Stetson, White and Gay will work with church leaders to await the pastor.

R. R. Meredith D.D Union Church Columbus Avenue M. R. Boynton Haverhill Adams R. H. Atwood Hutchkins William Stetson William White Albert Gay Boynton

City Notes Reflect on Sumner Memorial and Local Events

Notes from Chauncy Hall School recall Life in Libby Prison by William E. Endicott of Canton. Massachusetts Club plans memorial day with remarks by Edward L. Pierce, Francis Y. Balch, and others who knew Sumner. Pickering urges repeal of preaching permit on public grounds. New York & Boston Despatch Employees' Beneficiary ball draws 500 at Odd Fellows' Hall. Clark, 60, dies of heart disease on St Botolon street. Thomas Henry loses his watch at Old Colony depot after 6:30 train wait. Munkacsy Christ on Calvary praised at Old South Church exhibition.

Libby Chauncy Hall School William E. Endicott Canton Massachusetts Club Charles Sumner Edward L. Pierce Sumner Francis Y. Balch Pickering Committee On Committee On Ordinances New York & Boston Despatch Express Company Odd Fellows’ Hall Thomas Henry Newport R. I Old Colony Mr. Henry Munkacsy Christ On Calvary Old South Church Boston

Neptune Associates Ball Aims for Patriotism and Colorful Spectacle

The Neptune Associates held a grand ballroom event at Music Hall with bunting, American flags, and mottoes. Baldwin's Cadet Band performed as hundreds danced in bright costumes, and key organizers led by John Fitzgerall received honors. The organization, active since 1872, hosted its eighth ball.

Music Hall Hodcarriers Neptune Associates Fitzgerald Baldwin John &. Fitzgerall William H. Busteed Neil F. Doherty John J. Lahey William J. Lynch Jere P. Noonan John J. O'Leary Daniel D. Tierney

Court Roundup April 4: acquittal in Danvers larceny case

United States District Court reports Eugene Kelly acquitted of larceny of a mail bag in Danvers and jurors excused to Monday. Supreme Judicial Court for the Commonwealth notes full bench in Essex county sessions April 4 and adjournment to November.

United States District Court Nelson J. Eugene Kelly Danvers Supreme Judicial Court For Commonwealth Essex County

Suit over defective pipe cause injury on Weymouth street

Superior Court session notes a case where Benjamin F. Shaw sues Marshall C. Dizer over a pipe laid from a pond to Broad Street Weymouth, alleged improper work causing plaintiff to trip and injure himself. Several civil dockets listed. second session massed with damages and promissory note actions. Fourth Session covers divorce docket.

Suffolk Pitman Benjamin F. Shaw Marshall C. Dizer Broad Street Weymouth Navy C. Q. Tirrell N.H. Pratt H. E. Swasey Foote Orris Wood Atkins Loring Amory Blackwell Furniss Dingee Ducey Connell D. C. RR Livingston Wilson Richway Horgan Barrett Rockwell Libby Storer Fisher Od’ Dowd M. R. Thomas W. ©. Coswell James H. Dee Charles A. Bray Shaw & Bray Bray H. Tyng Thomas G. Emery Wuhan

Dodge vs Boston & Bangor Steam Boat Company verdict awaited

Superior Civil Court in Essex County on April 4 heard the Dodge versus Boston and Bangor Steam Boat Company case. The jury was charged, then adjourned until Friday morning for court list cases. Jurors were dismissed until Monday morning with no change to the Monday, April 9 docket.

Superior Civil Court Essex County

Fast Day Services Led by South Congregational Church

A fast day service is planned at South Congregational Church Newbury Street corner Exeter Street at 11 am with Pandita Ramabai noted. A union service occurs at Tremont Temple at 11 am with speakers including Rev. Emory J. Haynes and Rev. M. R. Deming. Union Fast Day services at First Baptist Commonwealth Avenue feature The Rev J B Thomas preaching at 11.

South Congregational Church Newbury Street Exeter Street Thursdanoe Pandita Ramabai Tremont Temple Emory J. Haynes M. R. Deming First Baptist Church Commonwealth Avenue Central Congregational J. B. Thomas D.D

G. W. Simmons Co. Post U N. E. Bands Notice

A brief notice in a column references U N. E. BANDS and a drum corps, noting G. W. Simmons & Co. as the responsible party for the short advisory. The item reads as a local corporate or organization notice with minimal detail.

N. E G. W. Simmons & Co

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