Boston Post Newspaper Archives, Apr 11, 1888, p. 8

Some Boston Mobs and the Revolution Era Discontents

Dr Andrew Peabody recounts Some Boston Mobs Before the Revolution at the Bostonian Society with a large audience and new members. He portrays rioters as harmful to patriots, reviews Burns of stamp act protests and sieges, and notes a civic movement honoring Crispus Attucks while listing newly elected society members.

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Bostonian Society Andrew Peabody Boston Dr. Peabody England Henry VI Edward VI George Iil Atlantic Nova Scotia New Brunswick Massachusetts Harvard College Peabody All Tree Washington and Sussex Lord Bute Kilby Street Fort Lil Andrew Oliver Oliver Cigy Hutchinson Garden Court Street Ita Himsel Mitton King State Ing Egister Admiralty Court Pblic Natome Henover Street

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New England Conference Appointments List Published

The New England Conference statistical report shows totals for pastoral support 237877 and members 33754 with 517 deaths and 549 baptisms. The Boston, Lynn, and North Boston districts list numerous appointments including Chadbourne, Mansfield, and Lindsay presiding elders and many church assignments across cities such as Ashland Dorchester Dorchester St. John’s and Everett with supply arrangements and Scandinavian districts noted.

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Mizrorp The New England Conference Boston G. 8 Chadbourne Ashland G. A. Wells Appleton Church Higgins Bromferd Street City Point J. Candin Dorchester Church People’s Church Th. L. Greene Revere Street Roslindale D. Dorchester St. John’s S. J. Baldwin Stanton Avenue T. ©. Watkins B. S$. Soviin Tremont Street W. M. Brodbeck Washington Village J. Yearmes Winthrop Street J. F. Clymer Crook Milford C. Tilton Millbury W. CO. Townsend Natick W. B Toulming Newton BP. Nichols Auburndale W. E. Knox Newton Centre W. R. Clark Newton Lower Falls A. P. Sharp Newton Upper Falls J. Peterson Newtonville Butters North Gratton Norwood J. Gill Oxford R. Stratton Saxonville Jagger Shhrewsbury E. A. Howard Southbridge N. Fellows South Framingham A. J. Hall South Walpole L. Freeman Spencer C. H. Hanafora Upton W. P. Blackmer Uxbridge J. P. Kennedy Walpole L. H. Dorchester Webster T. B. Smith Westboro A. W. Tirrell West Medway G. W. Ff. Glendenvin West Quincy W. J. Pomtree Whitinsville Best Wollaston H. B. Swartz Worcester Coral Street W. P. Ray Grace Church J. Galbraith Laurel Street A. Sanderson A. Hallan E. Hodge North Reading Peabody G. A. Phinney Reading N. Upham Rockport Ino Hlnsfield Swedish Mission Oederberg Salem Ines Atte L. Gracey Wesley Church P. W. Biaho Baugie Stoneham J. W. Dearborn Swampscott L. W. Adams Tapleyville B. Thompson Topfield P. C. Curnick Waketiela Coles Wellington Wilmington Winthrop C. M. Hall West Groton Barre Nickiin Berlin J. W. Barter Monument Square A. McKeown Trinity L. H. Packard Cambridge N.B

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Life Underwriters Dinner Echoes Whittier Letter

Boston Life Underwriters Association guests at Young's Hotel heard David N. Holway introduce Elijah Morse who read a Whittier letter praising life insurance work. Clergy speakers, including Revs McKenzie Wilson Barton and others, discussed moral welfare and the church's role in insuring families against hardship.

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Boston Life Underwriters’ Association Young’s Hotel C. A. Hopkins Charles W. Holden Richard H. Jackson Providence C. W. Carter Darwin Barnard Francis Marsh James L. Johnson Springfield D. W. Kilburn Franklin Barnard George N. Carpenter B. Redford Melcher Henry A. Hewes W. H Holway Poet Whittier Oak Knoll Danvers Mass David N. Holway Boston Live Sam John G. Whittier Alexander McKenzie Moses Judah Benjamin Dr. McKenzie D. M. Wilson George A. Barton Co. W. Biddle D.D Robert P. Gifford W.H. Dyer

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Mozart Requiem Beamed by Gericke at Music Hall

Richard Heard notes Mozart Requiem performed for Vienna Monument Fund with 800 choir, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Kalisch Lehmann Meisslinger Kalisch Fischer, Gericke conducting. Overture to Magic Flute, arias from Magic Flute and Figaro, and Sarastro aria. Critics praise precision, tone shading, soloists, and orchestral performance while questioning mixing sacral weight with operatic arias.

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Louise Meisslinger Paul Kalisch Emil Fischer Wilhelm Gericke B. J. Lang Seseszter Mozart Yamino Kalisch S . Mozart Mme Leimann Miss Meisslinger Sarastro Sesushaee Fischer Franz von Walsegg Lissmayer Gericke Tamino Richard Heard

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Community listing of suppliers and associated individuals

The document lists numerous individuals and suppliers across Massachusetts towns and cities, noting several names and businesses tied to the Springfield and Wilbraham regions. It includes clergy and academics tied to local institutions and missions to South America.

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Sale of Blooded Cattle From Hon. John Cummings Herd

The Holstein herd owned by Hon. John Cummings of Woburn sold by auction, totaling 31 head for a gross of 872,450 dollars. Highest bid 300 dollars for Lady Roxy. other top prices included Duchess of Woburn at 177.50 and Countess of Rumford at 287.50. Jerseys and mixed cattle sold to various buyers including D W Salisbury, J Hopewell Jr, and R F Hayes.

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John Cummings Woburn D. W. Salinbury Roxy PD. W. Salisbury L. M. Lawrence John Dowdin Roxy Cowles J. Hopewell, Jr Countess of H. Cobb W. H. Johnson Mr. Buck Orleans Mr. Goddard Houston T. Jefferson Cooldge I. Jefferson Coolidge Mr. Graham G. W. Goddard Holliston George Hanson

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Hermit of Sandy Cove Dies in Beach Hut

Old Henry Litchfield known as The Hermit of Sandy Cove dies in his beach hut at daybreak. A native of Beechwood, he moved to Sandy Cove with his father Isaac about fifty years ago and lived in seclusion for decades. He supported himself with hunting, fishing gear and a few hens.

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Conassor Henry Litchfield Sandy Cove Beechwood Isaac Litchfield Henry

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Boston School Board Debates Recess Rule Change And Teachers

The Boston school committee debated ending the morning recess to shorten sessions noting parental support in Charlestown and Roxbury while health advocates urged keeping a break. An amended rule allows a ten minute recess if dismissal is at 11 45 am and other notices moved to committees.

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Canning McDonald Charlestown Walsh Duryea Murphy Roxbury Carrigan Chapin Dunn Collison Garrigan Swasey Hall Fifield Messrs Grainger O'Grady Miss Hastings Mary A. Merritt Gibson District Annie N

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Needlewomen's Friend Society Holds 41st Annual Meeting

The Needlewomen's Friend Society met at the Unitarian building on Beacon Street for its forty first annual gathering. Secretary Sara Gore reported significant growth in the society’s work since organization. Treasurer's report indicated sound finances. The old board of officers was re elected unanimously.

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Needlewomen's Friend Needlewomen’s Friend Society Unitarian Beacon Street Sara >. Gore

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Sudden Death at the Vendome

Mrs. M. Ogden Jones died suddenly of heart disease at the Hotel Vendome yesterday afternoon during an afternoon tea. While giving a piano selection she received encores, then fainted and collapsed. Physicians arrived but she was dead. She was married to Chicago businessman M Ogden Jones and was of Russian descent, having recently met her husband in Florence.

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Vendome M. Ogden Jones Hotel Vendome Chicago Thut Florence

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NOTES ON CITY DISCUSSIONS AND LOCAL EVENTS

Rumors say the late James Deshon will not have a contested will as settlement talks progress. The $5600 fishing vessel sweepstake was divided among five boats and crew shares. Funeral notices cover T F Fitzgerald and Edward Everett Rice with internments at Mt Auburn and Forest Hills. The Butler Club marks General Butler’s Orleans anniversary with a dinner. Tremont House theatre rumors denied by Fred Ames. A skull unearthed during railroad work at Winthrop near Bartlett Park suggests Native American origin. Fire ladder truck purchase announced with public demo. Society of Arts to meet April 12 at Institute of Technology with papers on floods and bridge building. Three Bridgeton youths arrested aboard the Cleopatra.

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James Deshon Carrie E. Phillips I. J. Merritt, Jr Soulette John H. McManus Carrie W. Babson T. F. Fitzgerald East Ninth Street J. 8. Martin James H. McMahon Thomas H. Devlin G. W. McCarthy J. G. May Edward Everett Rice Winthrop & Shore Bartlett Park Winthrop Tire Commissioners Boylston Street Boylston and Exeter Streets Society of Arts Institute of Technology William H. Niles Germany George F. Swain Bridgeton N. S Cleopatra

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Cole-Woodworth wedding at First Baptist Church

Benjamin K. Cole ex-president of the National Shoe and Leather Bank marries Maggie C. Woodworth widow of the late Surgeon-General Woodworth United States Army. Ceremony by Rev S I Smith at First Baptist Church. Attendants include Edward B. Cole brother of the groom. The couple plan a wedding tour and will reside at 754 Tremont Street.

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Benjamin K. Cole National Shoe and Leather Bank Maggie C. Woodworth Woodworth United States Army 8. I. Smith America First Baptist Church

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The Marguerite launches as swift Burgess racer in Troy

The Marguerite a 96 foot 80 foot water line 21 foot beam centerboard racing schooner built for W F Burden of Troy by George Lawley Son from Edward Burgess designs launched with a large crowd. She is copper bottom white painted above water and slated for May commission. Captain Jaffrey to command.

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Marguerite W. F. Burden Troy N. Y George Lawley & Son Edward Burgess Lawley Sachem Ewe A Jaffrey Mystery

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Obituary of Henry Francis Walling Cartographer and Geologist

Henry Francis Walling a noted geographer and cartographer born June 11 1825 in Barrisville Rhode Island died Sunday. He helped create maps across the northern states and the Massachusetts map with Borden surveys. He was a Lafayette College professor and later an assistant at the coast and national geological surveys. His geodetic work for Massachusetts laid foundations for the new state map. He died after decades of illness and a life devoted to precise map making.

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Henry Francis Walling Massachusetts Town Boundary Survey United States Mr. Walling Barrisville R.I Barret Cushing Providence Massachusetts Borden Lafayette College United States Coast Survey National Geological Survey Walling National Survey

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New Court House progress under architect Clough

Architect Clough said the northerly building may be rooted in by early fall while the central building faces delay. Progress is strong but hampered by slow granite quarrying and stone supply, though workers are proceeding fairly well.

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Clough New Court House

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New Wilson B Hat Styles Debut By G W Simmons Co

Intro hints at two new styles from G W Simmons Co with the “Wilson B” label. Hats described as light soft and easy in fit promise to suit buyers preferring comfort. Breathone Co instructions ensure accuracy and reliable mail order fitting.

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Wilson G. W. Simmons & Co Messrs. Breathone & Co

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United States v. Byron B. Johnson in District Court

April 10 session resumed in the case United States vs Byron B. Johnson. Action seeks money paid to defendant as deputy marshal on claims of false affidavits about services rendered. DC attorneys Almy Harris for plaintiffs Burdett Snow for defendant.

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United States District Court Nelson United States Byron B. Johnson Almy Charles N. Harris E. W. Burdett Charles A. Snow

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Court Terms Open with No Trials Today

The April term began with opening prayer by the Rev. Dr. Duryea. The docket was called but no case stood ready for trial and juries were discharged to Monday next when two cases will be ready.

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First Session of Superior Court in Suffolk April Term

The April session records include Sarah Dungee versus Thomas J. Ducey in a breach of promise case with a verdict for the plaintiff of 600 dollars and 40 cents. Herbert Foote sues Ovel Orvis for 3547 dollars over alleged patent development losses. Multiple other cases and entries across first to fourth sessions noted, including divorces.

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Suffolk Pirmman Sarah Dungee Thomas J. Ducey P. Gorely Bartett H. &. Swasey J. Morrison Herbert T. Foote Ovel D. Orvis Brown W. W. Doherty H. BE. Swasey O'Dowd O’dowd Darlington McCormack An- Co Page Drews Alden Thurber Willis Mer vans—Morrell Reiley Pitzgerald Loud Burns Boston Thompson Hursch George S. Howell Bowman John A. Kkeete Joseph M. Prior Leonard M. Hartford J. E. Butler W. B. Orcutt George L. Thorndike Julia Barcher Cambridge F. EK. Dunwick HU. H. Winslow Kent McIndoe Hussey Davis Beatty Curry Bonnelli McQuaid Redding Russell Whitney Brady Jennings Packer Fodbury Craig Burkhardt Seavey Phelps Wilson Pettee Bingham Mason

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Superior Civil Court Hears Two Jury Verdicts

In Easex County on April 10 cases 4716 and 4717 Miller versus Russell and Brown administratrix versus Russell went to a jury at 10 and returned verdicts at 4 30 pm. Miller wins 680 dollars and Brown administratrix wins 45833 dollars. Attorneys were Colonel John P. Sweeney for plaintiffs and EK T Bailey and Charles A Bell for defendants. The docket also notes 4052 Downing et al versus Finney a Haverhill case on seventeen promissory notes and a 180293 dollar book account with complex counterclaims and a composition deed of release. Defense claims fraud and improper reserved notes, with dividends disputed. The court calendar continues to April 11.

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Superior Civil Court Easex County Downing Et al Finney Haverhill Moody & Barnett M. F. Dickinson H. R. Bailey

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Hotels Registry Picks From Last Evening’s Registers

A selection of names from city hotel registries last evening includes S. H. Waters and W. B. Waters of New York, J. W. Schenck of Philadelphia, Louis Manss of Cincinnati, Colonel W. E. Kidner of New York, and many others across Boston, Portland, Montreal, Philadelphia, Chicago, and London, showing a wide traveler turnout to major hotels. The list features guests at Quincy House, King’s, Tremont, Adams, Crawford, Young’s, and more with patrons from U.S. and international cities.

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Quincy House S. H. Waters New York W. B. Waters H. W. Bull Albany J. W. Schenck Philadelphia Louis Manss Cincinnati Mrs. Wait Sandy Hill N. Y W. E. Kidner Co. Swartz Allentown Penn George Whitney Royalston E. C. Gates Calais H. F. Todd St. Stephens N. B. Revere House Frank N. Morrill Amesbury WN. G. Crane Portland A. ‘Fg. Skinner Massilon George Hardy Bar Harbor Horace Frothingham E. Snow Denver W. H. Horn St. John N. B. Parker House George H. Levy John Whitman, Sr R. D. McGibbon Montreal S. W. Foran Newfoundland Eugene Griffin U.S.A L. Simmons Washington, D. C Herbert Faulkner London Eng Moses Joy Its Petersburg G- B. Sherman Buffalo George W. Ogilvie Chicago B.S. Blake Jones L. Jonson Springfield John G. Vogle, Jr J. Preiss Baltimore A. J. Lawson Tremont John Ticheno Samuel Smith Pittsburg L. Lacabanes Paris Teury King George R. Smith Charles Clark J. Louis Charles Bangs C. Roberson Crawford House E. A. Buck Bangor H. L. DeWolfe North Adlan A. I. Brown Rahway N.J F. R. Smith D. F. Guite Marion EB. O. Headie C. Donovan Louisville A. L Keavill Detroit J. E. Line Chattanooga Australia John G. Kenney G. Curtis Charles A. Green Harrisburg J. A. Johnson Thomas Hudson R. J. Waddell Ottawa Ont

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Bowker Lawn Dressing Promises Quick Lawn Benefits

A Bowker Fertilizer Company notice urges use of Bowker Lawn and Garden Dressing to boost lawn beauty and productivity. The ad applauds Swift for a past tribute to corn but shifts focus to the Bowker product as a speedy improvement for lawns and gardens.

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The Custom House Laborers and the Surveyor’s Plan

The threat among government wharf laborers was settled by Surveyor Covery who denied any strike and addressed discontent. He is reorganizing labor deployment to mirror New York port, aiming to boost efficiency, speed up work, raise wages, and improve the force’s character.

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Auction of H Coburn Library Opens at Hayward Place

The Charlestown sale of H Coburn’s library at Libbie Co auction rooms began yesterday. The catalogue features rare volumes by the Mathers and other early New England divines, complete Massachusetts Historical Society sets, and the New England Genealogical Register. The Mather works to be sold this afternoon. top price yesterday was $18 for a Bay Psalm Book, with Barker’s History of New England in three volumes quoted at $20 each.

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H. Coburn Charlestown Messrs. C. F. Libbie & Co Hayward Place the Mathers New England Massachusetts Historical Society New England Genealogical Register Mather Bay America Barker

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Some Boston Mobs and the Revolution Era Discontents

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New England Conference Appointments List Published

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Life Underwriters Dinner Echoes Whittier Letter

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Mozart Requiem Beamed by Gericke at Music Hall

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Community listing of suppliers and associated individuals

Sale of Blooded Cattle From Hon. John Cummings Herd

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Hermit of Sandy Cove Dies in Beach Hut

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Boston School Board Debates Recess Rule Change And Teachers

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Needlewomen's Friend Society Holds 41st Annual Meeting

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Sudden Death at the Vendome

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NOTES ON CITY DISCUSSIONS AND LOCAL EVENTS

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Cole-Woodworth wedding at First Baptist Church

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The Marguerite launches as swift Burgess racer in Troy

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Obituary of Henry Francis Walling Cartographer and Geologist

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New Court House progress under architect Clough

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New Wilson B Hat Styles Debut By G W Simmons Co

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United States v. Byron B. Johnson in District Court

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Court Terms Open with No Trials Today

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First Session of Superior Court in Suffolk April Term

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Superior Civil Court Hears Two Jury Verdicts

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Hotels Registry Picks From Last Evening’s Registers

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