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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1896
Page
6
A large Upham's Corner crowd attended the Baker Memorial Church service for Massachusetts Governor Frederic T. Greenhalge. Colonel Henry A. Thomas read a eulogy praising his life from humble youth to state leadership and unification ideals for Massachusetts and the nation.
In Danvers a public memorial at Peabody Institute honored the late Governor Greenhalge with a heart design of roses and a speech by Rev. Dr. A. P. Putnam followed by song and exercises. In Stoneham a memorial at the Congregational Church drew a crowded audience with music, an hymn, and addresses by William B. Stevens former Middlesex district attorney and State Senator Arthur H. Wellman.
Boston readies for a major A O H parade with eight brigades assembling on Beacon and Commonwealth avenues. units, routes, and reviews at State House and City Hall are scheduled, with officers and visiting companies arriving from Maine New Hampshire Vermont Rhode Island and Connecticut.
The parade is not likely to start until 12 39 but organizers expect a brief delay. Officials cited traffic and security checks as reasons for the later start while promising a smooth lineup once underway. Local businesses anticipate brief disruption but hope for a festive afternoon turnout.
Austin Abbott LL D dean of the faculty at the University of the City of New York died in New York April 19 after a ten week illness principally kidney disease. Born in Boston December 18 1881 he was son of Jacob Abbott and uncle of John Stephens Cabot Abbott. He served as counsel in notable cases and leaves a widow and one daughter.
The North End marks Patriots' Day with St. Stephen's Church reunion in St. John's Hall led by Congressman John F. Fitzgerald and several clergymen. A grand entertainment and dance features the Daly family, James Thornton, the California Quartet, and more. Activities include school performances, a city band concert in North Square from 7 to 9, fireworks, and Paul Revere's birthplace decorated with flags.
In Union Hall the Young Men's Christian Union held a patriotic musical and literary program for Patriots Day. Sherman Hoar gave a speech on The Men and the Cause at the old North Bridge and praised Governor Greenhalge, with anecdotes of minutemen at ’75. The program included songs, duets by Mrs. Whitney and Mrs. Barry, and hymns.
Old Essex Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution met in Lynn on Market Street. Officers elected include President Henry Cabot Lodge, vice presidents Rufus Kimball and George H. Rich, secretary Representa tive Howard Sanderson, treasurer Frank L. Earl, and historian John L. Parker. Rich spoke on Lynn's role in Lexington. next gathering plans a Bunker Hill anniversary eve meeting.
The Rev. A. A. Berle preached at Brighton Congregational Church on Lexington Day and Today. He urged harmony across political factions including silver and tariff sectionists to improve service humor and prosperity for all.
Large audience praised Mr. W. J. Walshe for a descriptive lecture on Freedom in American and Irish Politics. His talk covered historic spots in both nations with suitable music, vocal and instrumental. Encores and applause extended the program.
The B NAI Zion Educational Society held Patriots Day exercises at their hall 17 Hanover Street. Professor E A Start of Tufts College spoke on Education praising Washington Lincoln and other celebrated Americans. A musical entertainment followed.
In Marblehead on April 19 disappointed yachtsmen faced a cloudy, calm afternoon after a hopeful morning. The steam yacht Callipso from Malden stayed all day, McQuestion's Rajah visited briefly, and a new 22 foot knockabout designed by W B Stearns debuted with 425 square feet of sail. Vagrant Sally and Oulda joined several small boats as the Burgess Yacht Club plans a remodeled clubhouse to double in size with a commanding harbor view.
Nina Goodwin surveys Parisian shops and mentions Miss Pullman of Chicago preparing a quiet, elegant trousseau. She highlights gowns in lavender satin with orange lining, a green walking skirt model, and new blazer by Paris designers. Ritchie of California creates original gowns. Divorced case follows.
New York April 19 John C Myers owner of the Sea Beach Cafe at Sea Beach Palace and his wife who runs the Marion House on Surf avenue are linked in a divorce announced yesterday Myers a near 50 year old man known for expensive dress and a stout build has not been seen this season and his restaurant is closed Mrs Myers a stout woman about 40 years old runs the Marion House and says she was surprised by the decree and knows nothing of the suit while denying receipt of papers and planning to consult her lawyer.
In Sedalia Bland, the state’s pro silver candidate, says his endorsement for the presidency was unsolicited. He argues the free coinage cause remains bright and that any sincere silver advocate on a silver platform with public trust could win, as he returns home to rest.
C P Johnson state president of Illinois and executive committee member of the national advisory board of the American Protective Association says Linton is not a presidential candidate. He predicts McKinley will be opposed by APA and other patriotic societies in St Louis, uniting over 4,000,000 voters.
On a California ranch in early spring a 17 year old cook named John killed dozens of blackbirds with a muzzle loading shotgun after Brown, the boss, supplied powder. Unbeknownst to John the birds fell from poisoned wheat spread by Brown, earning him the nickname Blackbird John.
In Arkwright township near Dunkirk, Walter Harper operates a small two acre skunk farm with 165 females and 48 males. He breeds black skunks for hides selling in New York, claiming prime hides fetch 38 dollars each. Harper projects 50 to 60 baby skunks this spring and describes a humane, near instant death method for slaughtering breeding stock.
Congressman Henry C. Miner files suit against Joseph K. Emmet at Banford's Theatre for 24 dollars. Emmet was ordered to pay 40 dollars weekly after a 1893 arrest for abandonment. Miner signed a bond for 2080 dollars when Emmet failed to pay. Emmet did not repay the balance despite the trial court action.
Abel Chapman reports an almost total moon eclipse on February 23 altered duck flight, leaving birds motionless in mud. Other notes describe sun eclipses affecting tropical birds with alarm cries and joy on return of sunlight, and desert legends of birds and animals dying near false mirages in Death Valley.
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