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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1896

Page

4

Better Trade Seen With Mixed Demand, Silk Makers Complain

Bradstreet's notes favorable weather boosting demand for seasonable goods, with gains in the Midwest and West. Cotton and woollen prices hold, but silk makers report scarce orders while iron and steel activity stays subdued after the steel pool formation. Exports rise modestly, bank clears rise, while numerous Western and Canadian markets show varied gains and declines.

New York Bradstreet Baltimore Pittsburg Mississippi River Valley Chicago St. Louis Kansas City Omaha Miilwaukee Memphis Pacific Coast Portland San Francisco Tacoma Pacific South Africa Fim Iron and Steel United States Benk Ontario Toronto Quebec Quebec City Nova Scotia New Brunswick Dominion of Canada Winnipeg Hamilton Montreal Halifax

New York Trade Review Reports Mixed 1895 Outlook

R G Dun & Co notes a shift from sleighing to summer weather tests business optimism. Retail and some wholesale demand rise, but conservatism and price fixation curb purchases. Iron and steel futures show softness. lake ore and coke output steady. Cotton, leather, and textile sectors vary with regional demand. ship shipments down 8 percent from last April. overall machinery and labor in silk sector forecast weaker.

New York R. G. Dun & Co Weekly Review of Trade Chicago Bessemer Pig Grey Forge Pittsburg Gome Boston The Silk Association

Coming Events Across City Gather For May Activities

The Methodist Conference on Roman ism features Dr Brady at People's Temple tomorrow evening. The Jeffries Clubhouse opens yacht season Friday May 1 with social and musical entertainment led by commodore Elmer E Gray and secretary Charles A Braynard. Tomorrow is Patriots Day with Hon Sherman Hoar speaking on The Men and the Cause of the Old North Bridge at Young Men's Christian Union. he will honor the late Gov Frederic T Greenhalge. Special music offered by Mrs F P Whitney and Mrs Flora E Barry. First annual banquet of North Dorchester Republican Club Friday at 6 pm at Quincy House with Acting Gov Wolcott and other MA Republicans addressing. Invitations go to Govs Busiel Lippitt Cleaves and Woodbury.

Dr. Brady People’s Temple Jeffries Elmer E. Gray Charles A. Braynard Sherman Hoar Old North Bridge Concord Mass Young Men’s Christian Union Wolcott Massachusetts Samuel J. Elder Horace G. Allen Busiel New Hampshire Lippitt Rhode Island Cleaves Maine Woodbury Vermont Union Hall Boylston Street Hoar Frederic T. Greenhalge F. P. Whitney Flora E. Barry George Mendall Taylor

Sunday Services Roundup at Tremont Temple and Nearby Churches

A detailed listing of Sunday worship options across Boston venues. Tremont Temple Baptist features morning and evening sermons on Patriotism and Liberty in America with rally day for Sunday school. Other churches include Old South Church Episcopal and Tremont Street M E Church, plus a diverse array of denominations with times, pastors, and special programs for Patriots' Day and spiritual lectures.

Tremont Temple Baptist Church Music Hall George Co. Lorimer D. D America

Abductors Arrested in Celia Leonard Case in Lynn

Wesley W. Killham and wife Etta A. were arrested in Lynn on a warrant accusing assault and battery and false imprisonment of 3 year old Celia Leonard from Boston. Officers Wright and Nelson made the arrests. both confess belief the girl was given to them. The case, Massachusetts’ first of its kind in 26 years, drew in detail the couple’s statements and Mrs Killham’s pregnancy. The child is with her parents.

Lynn Wesley W. Killham Etta A Celia Leonard Boston James F. Wright Station 6 Nelson Massachusetts Haines Killham Post Scollay Square Harrison Avenue Bowdoin Square Baptist of Har

Glendon Club Annual Minstrel in Everett Bijou Opera House

The Glendon Club of Everett staged its annual minstrel show last evening at Bijou Opera House. The curtain raiser Popping the Question drew laughs, followed by a plantation scene with songs and solos by many club members and local merchants and officials taking part in the audience-pleasing program.

Glendon Club Everett Bijou Opera House Mr. Primrose Walter C. David Henry Thornton David T. Richardson Ellen Murray Henry Austen Sellar Miss Biffin George A. Kyle Miss Winterblossom Charles A. Casey Bobbin Mell W. Sellers Grundy Glendon Club Minstrels

Graduates of Coburn Institute Hold First Annual Reunion

About fifty graduates and former pupils gathered at the Hotel Thorndike for Coburn Classical Institute’s first annual reunion. Former Waterville Academy students noted for public service, including Bartlett Tripp and Nelson Dingley, were cited. The event opened with a reception, then a banquet led by Professor William Mathews, with talks by multiple speakers. Officers elected for the new year include President C. C. Sheldon, Vice-President Mrs. F. W. Bakeman, Secretary and Treasurer Lincoln Owen, and an executive committee.

Coburn Classical Institute Thorndike Waterville Academy Bartlett Tripp United States Austria Nelson Dingley Ways and Means Henry W. Paine William Mathews Institute A. P. Soule E. S. Shields L. Powers Nathaniel Bothe F. W. Johnson A. L. Lane Ota. Sheldon

Insolvency Court records in Suffolk sessions

In Suffolk Insolvency Court Judge Grant held first meetings yesterday with second meetings set for May 1 June 5 or April 24 May 1 over several cases including John W Wood Crescent Furniture Co William M Bowman William H Preble assignees Everett D Nickerson William F Garcelon assignee Boston Bakers Supply Co Henderson J Edwards assignee Bates and Walley had about 31000 proved but no assignee chosen composition offer 30 cents by John Biesty Co confirmed hearings on offers by Walter J Tupper and William Bassett adjourned to May 1

Suffolk Grant John W. Wood Crescent Furniture Company William M. Bowman William H. Preble H. M. Bates & Walley Everett D. Nickerson William F. Garcelon Boston Bakers’ Supply Company Henderson J. Edwards Bates and Walley John Biesty & Co Walter J. Tupper William Bassett

Harvard Debater Sicks Might Miss May Debate

Adolph Morrel Sayre of the Harvard team, chosen to speak in the New Haven debate on May 1, is seriously ill in his room. It is doubtful he will participate as Harvard’s preparation is hindered by his illness.

Adolph Morrel Sayre Harvard New Haven

Their First Ball in Roughan Hall Charlestown

A merry dance by St John Literary Association members and friends at Roughan Hall Charlestown marked the first ball. Grand march led by President and Mrs Anthony J Williams with over thirty couples. Condits orchestra performed before the march. Various committees listed. reception and refreshment details noted.

St. John Literary Association Roughan Hall Charlestown Anthony J. Wiliams Condit Manuel P. Davis Alfred E. Bourgess Anthony B. Perry John A. Ramos Anthony J. Williams Manuel F. Grassil Joseph P. DeSantos George A. Monteiro Anthony J. Emeryards M. A. Perry G. Ramos CG. A. Perry J. F. Silva J. F. Rodgers Ae August M. F. Grassil M. FE. Cardoza J. Souza C. BH. Sears J. Williams

Canbridge Notes on stage scenes and Irish night plans

William V MacGill staged a drama and farce at Brattle Hall with his mother Miss Mabel Vickery reprising Sarah Blunt in Poor Pillicoddy. Cast included Gibreas, Stoodley, Bodemer, and others. Cambridgeport plans its St Mary’s parish Irish night on April 20 with an afternoon children’s program, a Boston speaker Hon Thomas Gargan, clergy, a variety show, dancing, and attendance by Mayor Bancroft.

William V. MacGill Brattle Hall Mabel Vickery Sarah Blunt Pillicoddy William Sarah Mr. Gibreas Cambridgeport Thomas J. Gargan Boston J. A. Wolcott Alderman Rourke J. FE. Dwyar Rady Bancroft

Assault arrest after attack on Annie Burke in Albany street rear

Thomas Lynch 34 of 815 Albany street was arrested by Division 9 officers on a charge of assault and battery against Annie Burke. The alleged attack left Burke severely injured and she was taken to City Hospital for treatment.

Thomas Lynch Albany Street Division 9 Annie Burke Lynch City Hospital

Eighteenth Anniversary Celebration of Boston Industrial Home

The Boston Industrial Home at Davis Street and Harrison Avenue marks its eighteenth anniversary at Warren Avenue Baptist Church on Sunday evening, April 19, at 7 30. Speeches by Hon Jonathan A Lane Rev Robert Macdonald and other leaders. Superintendent T D Roberts presents the annual report. Home men give testimonies with special music.

Boston Davis Street Harrison Avenue Warren Avenue Baptist Church Jonathan A. Lane Robert Macdonald T. D. Roberts

Beecham’s Pills for Constipation Promote 25¢ Box

Beecham’s Pills advertised for constipation with a 25 cent price and a claim of over six million boxes sold annually. The pitch urges readers to obtain the book from their druggist and follow its guidance.

German Play Delights Boston University Audience

A large crowd attended a German play Der Unglaubliche Thomas at Jacob Sleeper Hall presented by BU students under the Massachusetts Society for the University Education of Women. The comedy, featuring hypnotism and occult themes, drew loud laughter and strong applause. The German class gave a creditable performance with notable acting and accents. Between acts the students sang German songs, adding charm to the show. Participants included Louise Adams Ella Louise Daniels Amy Howard Wales Bertha Phillips Marvel Frances Estelle Hall Clarence Horatio Jones George Morton Churchill Herbert Charles Sanborn Edward Augustus Perkins Kendrick Patten Crawford Albert Sweetser Moulton William Goodwin Aurelio.

Jacob Sleeper Boston University Massachusetts Society For the University Thomas Misses Louise Adams Ella Louise Daniels Amy Howard Wales Bertha Phillips Marvel Frances Estelle Hall Messrs Clarence Horatio Jones George Morton Churchill Herbert Charles Sanborn Edward Augustus Perkins Kendrick Patten Crawford Albert Sweetser Moulton William Goodwin Aurelio

Jordan, Marsh & Co Introduce European Costume Syndicate

Jordan, Marsh & Co announce a new fashion regime this spring. A coalition of top U.S. dry goods houses sent a European representative to secure a two year contract to source leading costumes for Europe’s major cities, with biannual shipments in April and September. The syndicate will publish thirty future styles, half in color, priced at $1, while Jordan, Marsh & Co offer the book to local customers for 10 cents.

Woodllen Lawrence Chicago Morton United States Canada Jordan, Marsh & Co America Europe

Cabinet Photographs Exchange Offer From Sunday Post

Thousands of readers are urged to fling their photo albums for cabinet portraits cost at least 25 cents each. The Post acquired nearly one million images, with no ad mark, to exchange for Sunday Post first page headings. Send 2 cents postage and the heading by mail, or apply in person.

Cissie Florence Rather Floyd M. Vox Della Styles Sarden Castle Gilbert Allie Grans L. Grey Katherine Harvey Hattie Houk Minnie Hilliard Robert Bopper de Wolf Hopper Edna W Irving Isabel Jackson Peter Jefferson Joseph Sunday Post Post Severage Sunday Post Carlor

Question of Identity Ends Without Verdict in McCormick Trial

In Dedham Superior Court Judge Hammond presided over the Commonwealth versus James McCormick of Boston. McCormick faces charges of assault with a pistol and intent to kill Officer Henry Dugan Jr. from an Oct 29 1895 incident in East Braintree. Testimony placed Dugan, shots exchanged, and McCormick’s alibi and demeanor were contested. The jury retired at adjournment and may return a sealed verdict on Tuesday morning.

Dedham Hammond The Commonwealth James McCormick Boston Henry Dugan, Jr Dugan East Braintree Front Street McCormick William J. Gilmore Thomas J. ‘Barry Delia Williams Chambers Place Josephine Brownell Braintree Walter A. Abbott Gilmore Abbott

Ephraim Howe bequests eyed by Brockton heirs

In Brockton on April 17 Mrs. S A Taylor confirms she is an heir of Ephraim Howe of New York City. Howe, a retired merchant who died aged 81, left a seat on the stock exchange, stocks and about 2 million dollars in real estate. Public bequests include 40000 to Tufts College for a memorial building, 5000 to Chapin Home for the Aged, 1000 for a St Lawrence University equity scholarship, and 10600 to Clinton Liberal Institute.

Brockton S. A. Taylor Ephraim Howe New York City Howe Memorial Chapin Home St. Lawrence University Canton N. Y Clinton Liberal Institute Howe Fund

Plunger Pardridge Dies After Illness

Chicago April 17 Ed Pardridge wheat speculator dies after weeks of Brights disease at 11 30 this morning.

Chicago Ed Pardridge Bright

License Application for Merrimac Street Victualler

Boston board notice dated April 18 1896 states Philip Doherty Gustave and Katie Leuchte as Philip Doherty Co apply under Chapter 100 for a first class victualling license and fourth class wholesale license at 164 Merrimac Street Boston in one first floor room with cellar stock, clerk Thomas Ryan.

Boston Philip Doherty Gustave Katie Leuchte Philip Doherty & Co Merrimac St Thomas Ryan

Craig & Co apply for liquor license in Wesley House Boston

William J Craig & Co and Johanna B Craig apply under Public Statutes for a first class A innholders liquor license at 117 119 East Canton and 597 599 Albany streets in the Wesley House Boston. Clerk Thomas Ryan.

Boston William J Johanna B. Craig William J. Craig & Co East Canton Albany Sts Wesley House Thomas Ryan

Edward H. Perry Seeks Boston Druggist License of Sixth Class

Notice under Chapter 100 that Edward H. Perry applies for a license to sell intoxicating liquors as a Druggist of the Sixth Class at 45 Washington Street Boston two rooms on first floor and cellar Clerk Thomas Ryan issues this notice.

Druggist of the Sixth Class seeks license in Boston

Thomas Ryan, Clerk, notices that Rogers Jr. has applied under Chapter for a license to sell intoxicating liquors as a Druggist of the Sixth Class. The proposed premises are No. 160 Hanover Street, in the first floor room and cellar of the building in Boston. Date is April 18, 1896.

Boston Edward Rogers, Jr Hanover St Thomas Ryan Antonio Frank Viaforo Camillo Giardino Viaforo & Giardino Harrison Ave Paul Do. Klein Tremont St Harlow EK. Woodward Bromfield St Bosworth St

Henry Canning Seeks Boston License for Two Rooms

Notice is hereby given that Henry Canning has applied under Chapter 100 of the Public Statutes for a license to sell Class at 109 Green and 57 Chambers streets in Boston. The two rooms are located on the first floor and basement of the building.

Boston Henry Canning Green Chambers Sts Thomas Ryan

John McCarty Seeks Boston Liquor Licenses First Class Victualler

Notice is hereby given under Chapter 100 that John McCarty has applied for a license to sell intoxicating liquor as a Victualler of the First Class and a Wholesale Dealer of the Fourth Class A at Nos. 1861 Dorchester Ave and 1 Ellett St in Boston in one room on the first floor with stock in the cellar.

Boston John McCarty Dorchester Ave Ellett St D. D Thomas Ryan William , Bassett William H. Henderson William Bassett & Co Falmouth St Norway

New England Railroad Through Trains From Boston to New York

Boston to New York trains depart 8 30 a m and 1 p m with parlor cars via Hartford and Norwich line. Through service to Chicago via Erie or West Shore R R. Extensive schedules from Boston depot and Park Square via Needham, Norwich, New London, Providence, and many intermediate stations. Tickets at offices or depot. parlor car seats and staterooms available.

New England Railroad Co Unica Boston New York Hartford Park Square Norwich Chicago West Erie West Shore R. R Newburg Fishkill Landing Hopewell Junction Poughkeepsie Brewster Hawleyville Plainville Danbury Bristol New Waterbury Britain Rockville Willimantic Putnam NEW London Southbridge Webster Blackstone A. m Woonsocket Providence Pawtucket Valley Falls Milford Franklin Walpole Central Division Boston & Albany Railroad Bostor Needham Highlandville Upp Falls Xe N. m Medfield Millis Medway West M Way Oy Pascoag State House Summer Stj Albany Wagner L. S Utica Michigan Central A. B Cincinnati St. Louis Chicag Detroit New Haven Springfield NEW York Limited Washington St Kneeland St Hanson Shore Line Pennsylvania B. A Maryland Transfer Colonial Express Federal Express Cpa Old State House Park Square Station

Parlor Cars Limited Passenger Service Details

Parlor cars only with special tickets required. Limited seating capacity restricts daily passenger reception, including Sundays. Officials named include GEO. L. CONNOR, A. C. KENDALL as traffic managers, and L. H. PALMER as Boston passenger agent at 3 Old State House with date April 18, 1896.

Geo. L. Connor A. C. Kendall Pass L. H. Palmer Boston Pass Old State House

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