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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1888

Page

8

Public School Religion Debate at West Church Sermon

Dr Bartol argues religion belongs in home church and private schools not in public instruction. He contrasts Protestant and Roman Catholic views, warns against sectarian state influence, and urges reverence for God as a non sectarian virtue in education. He condemns Roman Catholic influence as a threat to civic life.

Bartol West Church Malachi Rome Tiber Vatican Canossa Isaiah Holy Roman Catholic Church

Dual Nature of Man in Dr Jekyll Sermon at Berkeley Street Church

At Berkeley Street Church Rev Charles A Dickinson preached on the Dual Nature of Man using Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. He tied the tale to Romans vii 21 and argued mankind shows both good and evil since creation. He urged vigilance against temptation and warned against seeking sin by exposure.

Berkeley Street Charles A. Dickinson Dr. Jekyll Stevenson Jekyll Christ Burke

Big Brewery Fire Destroys New Haven Plant

A three story brewery owned by Philip Fresenius & Sons in New Haven Conn burned in an early morning fire. The blaze gutted the facility including the boiler house and adjacent buildings with an estimated loss of 150000 dollars and 40000 dollars covered by insurance. The fire, thought incendiary, started in the second story over the stables and spread rapidly. the Fresenius dwelling and an icehouse were saved. Also reported were separate fires in Natick and New Orleans area facilities, causing additional losses and suspected arson in one case.

New Haven Conn Philip Fresenius & Sons Fresenius David H. Pierce Wing Fifth Streets Natick Orth Avenue Wales Cairo Fil Mobile & Ohio Eundhouse East Cairo New Orleans Raimeee Eit Mandeville Spain

Fires With Minor Damages Across City Buildings

A series of small blazes reported Friday and Saturday caused water damage to first and second floor units at 30 Broad Street and 139 Endicott Street. Fire alarms from boxes 87 412 and 129 noted blazes with minimal structural harm and no serious injuries.

Broad Street Williams & Hall Antoine Kertine Canal Causeway Streets David Stevenson Cambridge Treet East Cambridge

Go Forward Excerpt on Unitarianism at Second Church

The Rev. Edward A. Horton preached at Copley Square on Exodus xiv 15, arguing Unitarianism aimed to simplify and renew Jesus’ lineaments, advance theology and practical religion, and influence contemporaries. He cited Horace Mann, Garrison, Longfellow, and James Martineau, urged continued forward effort through thought and action, and called for inclusive church mission and youth involvement.

Copley Square Edward A. Horton Horton Mr. Horton Horace Mann Dr. Howe John Pierpont Garrison Dorothea Dix Sumner Bancroft Prescott Motley Bryant Longfellow Lowell Holmes Unitarianism Channing Greenwood Ephriam Peabody Harvard University Benevolent Fraternity Tuckerman Ware and Gannett New England James Martineau Andrew P. Peabody Furness James Freeman Clarke Hedge King” Circles Edward Everett Hale

McVickar Safe After Collision With Philadelphia Engine

Dr W N McVickar of Trinity Philadelphia narrowly escaped injury when a locomotive struck the Trinity Church carriage in Philadelphia. A Union Hall audience heard his sermon on John 18 37 titled Character or Manhood and Truth, praising truth as the cornerstone of life and the true kingly nature of Christ.

Philadelphia Trinity Phillips Brooks Boston W. N. McVickar Trinity Church Brooks Union Hall McVickar Dr. Brooks John Pilate Jesus Christ Saul Tarsus Peter James Havelock St. George Fryes Nightingales Doras

Soccer-like Baseball Scores Across Cities

In Baltimore the Baltimores defeated the Bostons 6 to 1 while St. Louis Browns beat Detroit 10 to 2. Chicago Chicagos topped the Maroons 11 to 8 and Washingtons triumphed over the Princetons 18 to 7. Philadelphia Athletics won 3 to 1 against Philadelphias, and Ab Pittburgh defeated Torontos 11 to 4.

Baltimore Bostons Baltimores St. Louis Browns Detroits Chicago Chicagos Maroons Washington Washingtons Princetons Philadelhia Athletics Philadelphias

Saturday Clubs Dinner Highlights Paint and Oil Tariff Talk

The Paint and Oil Club at Young's hosted leaders including Edward B. Drew and W. Templeton to discuss a proposed tariff on paints and raw materials. Debate focused on tariff levels, free entry for raw materials, and political timing. A committee was formed to report early on the matter. The Massachusetts Club heard Col Bruce describe Richmond’s fall and Lincoln’s entry, disputing diaries about a royal arrival. Next week’s program plans a reception for Judge Bishop.

Paint and Oil Club Young's Edward B. Drew Shangai W. 3. Templeton New York W. W. Lawrence Pittsburg Penn A. Shuman William H. Baldwin Charles Richardson Committee On New York Paint and Oil Varnish Club J. D. Morton New England Richardson Morton New York Club J. W. B. Templeton Paint and Varnish Club of England United States Wiley May Messrs. Richardson Agge Carpenter Ripley Wood Richmond Lincoln Massachusetts Young’s Dc. C. Coffin Bruce Bishop Superior Court Benc

End of Dispute Averted as West End Railway Reaches One Year Pact

Meetings across the city lead to a one year agreement between West End Railway Company management and employee representatives. The deal sets salaries and extra work pay, defines a ten hour work day within twelve to twelve and a half hours, meal and breakfast breaks, two morning hustler gangs, interest on deposits of five dollars, limits on extra trips, and rules against labor discrimination. Signatories include D. F. Longstreet, President Henry M. Whitney, and employee committee.

West End Railway Company D. F. Longstreet Henry M. Whitney

Mme Janauschek Arrives in Boston After NY Trip

Mme Janauschek and her manager Mr Frank V Hawley reach United States Hotel at 11 pm from New York on a Boston and Albany train. She reports good health, discusses damages in a Newport case, and says Boston feels like home while outlining future engagements and plans.

Mme Janauschek Frank V. Hawley United States New York Boston & Albany Post Newport United States Circuit Court Boston Mme. Janauschek Brooklyn Boston Museum Meg Merrilies Stuart Seymour Museum Mr. Hawley West Indies South America England Scotland Liverpool

Savin Hill Yacht Club Regatta Fixtures Announced

The Savin Hill Yacht Club regatta committee lists dates for club and open races from June through September, plus illumination, moonlight events, and an excursion. Key events include June 2 club race, June 16 open race, June 22 celebration, July 14 open race, August 1 and 25 club races, September 1 excursion, and September 15 club race.

Savin Hill Yacht Club

Notes From City Meetings and Society Notices

A roundup of city events includes a Normal Music Teachers' Association meeting with pupil singing, solos by James I Whelan and Miss Ellen A McLaughlin, and remarks by Rev J T Duryea. Also reported are 222 Boston deaths last week from diphtheria typhoid fever consumption and pneumonia. a thank you to press support for a Home for Intemperate Women fair. an April 18 natural history talk by Hyatt and Minot's instrument exhibit. a Public Library model on display at the Old State House. Horticultural Society flower show. funeral for Prof W F Sherwin. Unitarian Sunday School Union meeting. Gertrude Franklin to sing Beethoven at Chickering Hall April 19. and Havea School of Design exhibition.

Normal Music Teachers’ Association Coddington School Quincy I. T. Wade James ‘I. Whelan Ellen A. McLaughlin J. T. Duryea D.D Monroe College of Oratory Boston Boston Press Associated Press Society of Natural History Alpheus Hyatt Spencer F. Baird Charles S. Minot Old State House The Horticultural Society W. F. Sherwin Alexander Avenue Unitarian Sunday School Union Boylston Street E. M. Everett Somerville Gertrude Franklin Beethoven Perabo Chickering Hall Havea School of Design

Professor W F SherwinObituary in Roxbury Musical Leader Dies

Professor William Fisk Sherwin of the New England Conservatory of Music and associate manager of the Chautauqua Assembly died at his Roxbury residence from Brights disease aged 62. Born in Buckland Massachusetts in 1826 he taught and conducted church choirs and wrote music books. He directed music at Chautauqua Strangham Ottawa Crete and led the New England CS BO Union. No public funeral. friends may call today 12 to 4 at 16 Alexander Avenue Roxbury.

W. F. Sherwin William Fisk Sherwin New England Conservatory of Music Chautauqua Assembly Roxbury Bright Buckland Mass Chautauqua Strmingham Ottawa Kansas Crete Neb New England C.S Sherwin Alexander Avenue

Notable Deaths and Obituaries From Randolph to Galveston

Despatches report the death of Samuel Stillman Mann born 1819 in Randolph. A Brown University graduate, he served in the General Court, later prospered in Oregon coal lands, became a Probate Court judge, and retired in San Francisco. Other obituaries note William Merritt of the Boston and Maine Railroad, Mrs Mary Taylor Porter, Captain Melzar Stoddard of Hingham, Texas pioneer Robert Mills, and Charles Dickinson of Waterbury, all with brief life highlights and survivor details.

Randolph San Francisco Samuel Stillman Mann Mann Brown University California Umpqua City Mansfield Ore William Merritt Boston & Maine Railroad East Somerville Boston & Maine William Merritt, Jr Western Division Charles E. Merritt Herbert E. Merritt Mary Taylor Porter Porter Yale New Haven Conn Melzar Stoddard Hingham Nellie Baker Fortress Monroe Washington Robert Mills Texas Galveston South Brazoria Lincoln Charles Dickinson Benedict and Burnham Manufacturing Company Waterbury Watch Company Old Point Comfort Fortress Monroe Va Saybrook

Herdic Drivers Form Mutual Aid Society in City

About fifty experienced herdic drivers met at 164 Hanover Street and formed the Herdic Drivers Mutual Aid Society. They aim to restrict licensing to those familiar with city streets and to shield members from police interference. Officers elected include President P A Cumming and Secretary J McCarthy. Thirty five new members joined after the election.

Hanover Street Herdic Drivers’ Mutual Aid Society P. A. Cumming J. P. McQueeney J. McCarthy I. A. Mitchell J. Mulhearn J. H. Estey C. J. Goodrich J. J. MecGlinchy J. &. King T. Boles E. B F. Rogers A. H. Purley H. W. Paige J. F. Conneley

Comedy Star Phelan Honored at Vendome Banquet

Edmund T. Phelan, soon to perform in a new comedy for the public, was feted at a Vendome banquet Saturday evening. Mayor William B. Russell of Cambridge presided as guests shared recitations and speeches. A gold watch and gold-headed cane were presented to the beneficiary.

Edmund T. Phelan William B. Russell Cambridge Phelan

European Tours Packed With England and Continent Sights

The New World Travel Company offers European tours with all travel expenses included visiting major English and continental sites. The first departure is Wednesday April 18, followed by May 9 May 28 June 13 June 28 July 6 and July 11. Prices range from 800 to 700 dollars. For details contact Mr. William H. Eaves Parker House.

New World Travel Company England William H. Eaves Parker House

Death by Pain Killer Shocks Randolph Community

Abby L. Nichols, 43, was found dead in bed in Randolph after returning from a brief outing with a bottle of Perry Davis pain killer. About two ounces had been used. Medical Examiner Gilbert of Quincy ruled death from violent vomiting caused by the pain killer.

Randolph Abby L. Nichols Perry Davis Gilbert Quincy

Alum Baking Powders Conviction Under State Food Law

Canton jurors convict Moon and Akerill for selling alum baking powders as adulterated food under the State Food Adulteration Act. Judge Kellogg rules powders are food items. a pioneer case that labels alum powders illegal to sell. The ruling may deter alum powder sales and affects many brands and bulk products in the trade.

Canton Kellogg Moon Akerill Gillett’s Alam Davis

Thomson-Houston vs Citizens Electric Light case in 1881 patent dispute

United States Circuit Court on April 14 resumed hearing over infringement of patent No 238,315 for a dynamo machine current regulation by commutator brush movement. Defence claims the invention was described but not claimed in patent No 223,659, suggesting abandonment or public dedication. Attorneys B F Thurston F P Fish for plaintiffs Chauney Smith E H Browne and E W Bartlett for defendants.

United States Circuit Court Cout. J Thomson-Houston Electric Company Citizens’ Electric Light Company Et al B. FB. Thurston F. P. Fish Chauney Smith E. H. Browne New York W. Bartlett

Reading vs Dart Collision in Vineyard Sound Court Ruling

Libel by Thomas S. Adams against steamer Reading for a December 17 1887 collision with schooner Dart in Vineyard Sound. Dart alleges Reading failed to keep clear. Reading claims Dart altered course. Evidence heard. closing arguments completed. decision reserved. C T Russell Jr counsel for libellant W H Richardson for steamer.

Thomas S. Adams Reading Dart Vineyard Sound C. T. Russell, Jr W. H. Richardson Steamer

Court extends libel order to nullity and support cases

The court’s May sitting will hear libels for divorce pending in order of filing and now extends to all libels for nullity petitions for separate support increases or enforcement of alimony and custody decrees. A list shows 104 decrees not entered since 1880, plus 145 uncontested, 66 contested, 6 nullity, and 8 maintenance or custody petitions, totaling 308 libels to dispose of in May.

Court Docket Entries for Multiple Civil Cases and Divorces

A historical court list shows numerous civil actions and divorce dockets by docket numbers and party names. It includes McCormack v An Chandler v same Vogel v Badger Curtis v Quigley Finkelstein v Far Cunningham v Flagg lar Williams v loud Fitzgerald v Decker Burns v Boston Kent v Todd Mangini v Berwin Barrows v Muller Sheehan v Grace Stevenson v Boston Downing v Hartin Mace v Baker Priede v Boston Capello v sane Corinda v same Chandler v Hartley Dana v Roach Folsom v Waldock Carroll v Boston Fisge v N Y N E RR Co Parker v Horton Vanz v Washburn N E RR Co Hester v Cressy Mahan v Keeler Highest number 275 on April list Third Session Barker J Magford Grys mich Keenan v N i Loring v White Hickey vy Emerson Frederick v Blood M'Cormick v Boston Lavender v Paul Lincoln Mig Co v Boston Same v same Plympton v Dunn Hodghkins v B P it De Beer v Sautry Train v Boston Dis infan There will be no sessions Tuesday Foster v Dodge Tracy v Jefts Pettee v Bingham Farrington vy 8 B Bonnell t v McQuaid RR Whitmey v Brady Andrews v Fair Fodbury v Craig Phelps v Wilson Harris Brown v Boston Craft v S B RR Miner v Locke Same vy same Bolles v Richardson Fourth Session Mason J remainder of the divorce list.

Barrows Muller Sheehan Grace Stevenson Boston Downing Hartin Mace Baker Priede Capello Sane Corinda Same Chandler Hartley Dana Roach Folsom Waldo Magford Grysmich Keenan Loring White Slunuays Foster Dodge Tracy Jefts Harris Brown Craft S. B. RR Miner Locke Bolles Richardson

Building Trades Council Adopts New Constitution

The Building Trades Council met in Pythian Hall at Tremont Street and heard delegates from Waltham laborers amalgamated carpenters and Boston building laborers. It adopted a new constitution and bylaws and announced Oak Island was engaged for a Labor Day picnic.

The Building Trades Council Pythian Hall Tremont Street Waltham Building Laborers Amalgamated Carpenters Boston Oak Island

Auction of Civil War Collection in Boston Library

Beginning tomorrow afternoon and continuing through Wednesday, the library of J Thomas Scharf in Baltimore will be sold at 18 Hayward Place. The collection includes books, pamphlets, newspapers and items on the Civil War from secession to end of the rebellion, with many valuable pieces for the public. The sale is described as one of the most important ever held in Boston.

J. Thomas Scharf A.M Baltimore Hayward Place Boston

Low Prices at Oriental Tea Company Coffee Sale

The Oriental Tea Company at 87 Court Street reduces coffee prices and invites all to visit and inspect the offers, urging customers to call in and see the deal.

Correr Oriental Tea Company Court Street

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