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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1888

Page

8

Judson Centenary Celebrated in Malden with Clergy

The Malden centennial of Abouram Judson’s birth drew distinguished Baptist pastors and lay leaders from New England to First Baptist Church. The program included hymns, readings, and sermons on Judson’s life, duty, and mission, with reflections by Dr. Edward Judson and others. A memorial church fund was urged, and visitors toured Judson’s birthplace house.

Maupen First Baptist Church Dr. Judson Burmah Judson A. P. Mason Evergreen America Lyman Jewett D.D India Needham F. Smith A. P. Peabody Cambridge H.S. Washburn Boston A. G. Lawson E. O. Stevens Mandalay Edward Judson Nw York Adoniram Judson Mr. Merriam Missionary Magazine Burrage Zion’s Herald Portland Alvah S. Hovey J.D Newton Theological Seminary Olmstad Howard Grosse The New York Stahkerte George ._F. Warren New Jersey 5. W. Foljambe Woonsocket R. I D. W. Faunce Washington Sherian Winchester Earth J. N. Murdock Congregational Board of Missions Harvard University Dr. Judsop Hackett Baptist Missions Wayland St. Paul Ting Judson Memorial Upper Burmah Baptist S of North America A. R. Turner, Jr Abbie A. Judson Henry Hatl Judson Holden

First Heavy Artillery Holds 20th Reunion at the Willows

The twentieth annual reunion of the First Heavy Artillery Association met at the Willows with large attendance. Officers were elected including President William Holmes of Lawrence and secretary W. H. Gwinn of Beverly. Death notices were read for several members. A monument for Frank A. Rolfe’s grave was discussed as the executive committee planned resolutions for General Sheridan.

Frank A. Rolfe St. Marie’s Height Edward A. Bridge Lynn John Hancock Salem David Dana Lawrence James W. Goss Ipswich H. Blanchard James . Ellery Natick Joseph K. Hopkins Peabody Robert Teague Andrew F. Curtis Charles Committee On the Willows Cogswell Peach Samuel K Fowler

Army Orders On Iowa National Guard Encampments

Washington Aug 9 Colonel Frank Wheaton ordered to visit the Fifth and Sixth Regiments Iowa National Guard encampments on Aug 20 and 28 Captain John B Babcock to visit the First Second Third and Fourth Regiments with dates and locations Cedar Rapids Burlington Grinnell and a designated place First Lieutenant John Carland granted leave extension to Sept 30 due to sickness

Washington Frank Wheaton Second Infantry Iowa National Guard John B. Babcock Fifth Cavalry Cedar Rapids Burlington Grinnell John Carland Sixth Infantry

No note in America more celebrated for its cuisine than Revere House

A fragment notes that in America no other dining place is more widely celebrated for its cuisine than the Revere House, implying its esteemed status among eateries. The remark contrasts American dining prestige with the Revere House’s reputed culinary standing.

America Revere House

Sorrento Hosts Grand Reception For Mrs Whitney At Ber Harbor

Sorrento bar Harspur Aug 9. A grand reception was given by Messrs A Guernee of New York and Charles T How of Boston in honor of Mrs Secretary Whitney. The secretary unable to attend due to General Sheridan's funeral. Attendees included Mrs Whitney Mrs Eugene Hale C A Muan How Guernee McAlvery Achenbach W G Scott B Le Grand Cannon H Manson Jones Gordon Prince and the Misses Turner Hunt Guernee and Lawrence. Numerous land purchases were reported at Sorrento and many dignitaries visited the Louisburg Hotel and Malvern. The Channing Chapel at Winter Harbor will be dedicated Aug 22 and a survey of Winter Harbor Water Works was completed by Ernest Bowditch.

Bar Harspur W. C. Whitney Eugene Hale C. A. Muan Messrs. How Guernee McAlvery Achenbach W. G. Scott B. le Grand Cannon H. Manson Jones Gordon Prince Turner Hunt The New York Mercury Louisburg Hotel M. W. Rice W. Bi. Newell Cheever Loston James E. Martin Williams Baylis New York James F. Rhoades Cleveland H. V. Rowe England J. T. Small Toronto J. R. McDonald Beaufort S.C Eustis Boston Louisburg E. Jones Albany N. Y C. Nichols Beech Malvern Henry Kirke Porter Pittsburg Penn O'Reilly Daniel Lamont Sorrento J. Bonsall Taylor Philadelphia Rodick Charles Avery Doremus Channing Chapel Winter Harbor F. G. Peabody D.D Cambridge Ernest Bowditch Winter Harbor Land Company Franklin Steele Washington Austin Addison Rockburne Woodbury Street Bertha ‘Lownsend America Lawrence Lownsend Khiyon Albert Avenue Mossley Hall Pendleton Hornet Newport John G. Moore Alison Godfrey West End J. B. Aiken A. A. Adams F. T. Brooks E.S. Badger J. M J. Arthur Beebe Dodge E. Pierson Beebe Charles van Brunt Massachusetts C. F. Thayer Grace Thayer Charles Amory Agnes Walker Joseph Walker A. C. Field Worcester C. H. Coffin Newburyport S. J. Acton Acton Salem Benjamin C. Wifflin Pittsfield Hollis Hunnewell Hunnewell Wellesley Mass Richardson Kebb Street Julia Bryant William Cullen Bryant Whitney Oak Point Ocean Avenue Bay Benet Bar Harbor J. Kearney Warren Charles Bispham Hotel Beacon

Inspectors of Factories Visit Lowell Delegation

Delegates to the second annual convention of factory inspectors toured Lowell led by Chief Rufus R. Wade and State Inspector White. Twenty seven guests from several states viewed mills at Lawrence Manufacturing and Lowell Manufacturing Company, enjoyed a luncheon at Merrimac House, and departed on the 2:15 train to Boston after an afternoon they cut short due to heat.

Lowell Rufus R. Wade White John Feany George Schaubert Hiram Blanchard Francis Coe New York L. de Belli Ke Callan G. P. Hall John Darcey New Jersey Henry Dorr William Z. McDonald John Ellis Ohio L. R. Campbell Maine J. B Bowditch John H. Davis Rhode Island Joseph. M. Dyson Joseph A. Moore E. R. White J. H. L., Coon G. C. Hunt W. S. Buxton J. H. Chadwick Captain Pope L. Mullen A. J. Cheney H. A. Dexter E. M. Brown Massachusetts Charles D. Palmer Wade Lawrence Manufacturin Company John Kilburn Lowell Manufacturing Company Lyon Brussels Ingrain Leavin Merrimac House Boston

All Home Clubs Win The Game at South End Grounds

The South End grounds saw home clubs win every game yesterday amid a storm of applause. Boston performed strongly with Higgins debuting as second baseman delivering nine put-outs three assists and no errors. The Phillies and Detroit battering rosters had a tense clash with Detroit pulling ahead in the 10th.

Indianapolis South End Bostoms Higgins Little Conway Melly Brown Nash Bostons Bassett Himes Hornung Wise Jackett Morrillo Glasscock Sam Conway Seery Johnston Buckley Kelly Kel Healy Lafe Hines Morrill Pein Voney McGeachy Are Myers Boston

Diphtheria Outbreak in Everett Prompts Health Warnings

Diphtheria cases rise in Everett with malignant strains. Two deaths followed delays in recognizing diphtheria after tonsillitis treatment on Cleveland avenue. The health board ordered fumigation for 38 houses and notes one death daily this month. Investigations traced origin to Cleveland avenue with faulty drain pipes allowing sewer gas into multi family homes.

Everett Cleveland Avenue Board of Health Revie

Missing Girl Found in Albany Case Resolved

A young woman sought police aid in Albany for a ride home to Boston and identified as Mary Pray, but was thought to be missing Gertrude Whitney. Boston investigators confirmed her true name as Mary Pray, daughter of James M. Pray of Dorchester. Mr Pray departed for Albany to return her home.

Albany N. Y Boston Mary Pray Gertrude Whitney James M. Pray Wesley Avenue Dorchester

New Yorks Edge Pirates In Sloppy Baseball Match

A game featuring New Yorks and Pittsburghs ends with New Yorks taking a 6 to 3 victory amid miscues. Key players include Tiernan and Kuuehne with notable base hits and mixed fielding errors by both teams. Umpire Kelly presided as the time of the matchup ran long with earned runs tallying for both sides.

Philadelphias Detroits A. R R. Wood Uanion Mulvey Ganzel Clements Beunect Lrwin Sutcliffe Getzein Deivoleg Gan Washingtons Heelpo A. J. Biro A. E. Hoy Oj Ryan Wilmot V'nHal Myers Duffy The O’brien O Pfeffer Donnelly Willum Fuller OjBurns Arundel OL Daly O'Day Baldwin Chicagos Diffy Ryan Feffer Daly Oliver O'livien van Huiven Williamson Nalingtons Cileagos Dubie Willamson Pieter Aason New York New Yorks Galvin Pittsburgh Giants Pittsburgs A. Ee Ward Miennany Rich Miler Nieman Coleman Connor UY OO Beckity O'Rourke Dunlap Ewing Dalein Sek Whitney Kuehne Oj Smith Ee Welch Kuuehne Ward Tiernan

Shoe Fraternity Beats Travellers in Ninth Inning rout

The Union grounds saw the Massachusetts Shoe Fraternity defeat the Boot and Shoe Travellers League 32 to 1 in the second game of the pennant series. Battery work was strong for the Fraternity as these clubs prepare for the deciding clash next Thursday.

Union Grounds Massachusetts Shoe Fraternity Boot and Shoe Travellers Boot and Shoe Recorder Fraternity Boston Leather Associates

Atlantic s Halifax beats St Stephen s Total Abstinence

The Atlantas of Halifax defeated the St. Stephen's Total Abstinence nine 10 to 4 in Halifax Nova Scotia on August 9. The game featured strong Halifax hitting and solid pitching, securing a comfortable win for the home team.

Halifax N.S Specral Atlantas St. Stephen’s

Manchester Lowells Triumph in Sloppy Game at Aug. 9

Manchester defeats Lowell 15 to 4 as fielding miscues and early rallies decide the contest. Billy Meade, a Lowell native, starts for Manchester with key plays by Staltz, Meade, Campana and Carney. Attendance 600. Earlier, Worcester’s Portsmouth game was postponed due to threatened rain.

Manchester Lowell Lowe Lowells Billy Meade Staltz Meade Campana Carney Manchestera Lowelly Oc. Cesceee Worcester Portsmouth

Two Players Signed by Boston Club in Morning

President Soden signed M. P. Hines and William H. Higgins for the Boston Baseball Club yesterday morning. Hines, a prior Boston catcher who helped win the 1883 title, had a mixed 1884 season and moved to the Southern League and minor leagues, last with Salem. Higgins, who rejoined Boston in 1887, was released due to a lack of room. Directors also notify O Rourke and Klusman of release. Klusman for arm defect and O Rourke for unsatisfactory work.

Soden Boston Baseball Club M. P. Hines William H. Higgins Hines Boston Salem Club Higgins Bostons O'Rourke Klusman

Races at Beacon Park Draw Big Crowd in Warm Afternoon

About 2000 spectators watched two heats at Beacon Park as the 2:34 and 2:24 classes ran for $300 purses. Thorndella and D. A. T. each claimed multiple heat wins with D. A. T. securing overall first money. Ernest Maltravers led the 2:24 class by taking the last three heats.

Beacon Park Pearl Richardson Thorndella Fred Reynolds B. Gd A. Poeees Sake Eats J. H. Richardson J. M. Galvin Br. m. Los Charles Yapp D. G Gratz Oo J. Shilinglaw Frank Rector Bay Mare R. K. Simmons del Monte Dock” Bowen Roberson Haverhil Katie R E. W. Wood Easthampton Wellington M. Galvin Medford Savasseth Ge Wentworth Nate Brizgs Palatine Bridge N. Y Victor Prince Nate Briggs Princess Davies Golden Harebel George W. Leavitt M. Wilkes J. Bowen Issack Shan Ek F. Wilson Manchester N. H Ch. m. Sadies Woodard P. Drake Glenarm James Golden B. G. Ernest Maltravers Pea K. Ff Simmons Br. G. del Monte C. P. Drake Bog Glenarm Joan Gibbe B.m George H. Hicks Allston B. G. Aristomont Co Nen Rochester N. WH de Wildatt Thomas Bradley Goshen Buzzard Thomas Bradley Preston William Coville Schenectady Cho Dura William Coville N. Y.b Turner Joseph Spear New York B. G. Volun Prince C.F. Dana Shaghticoke B. m Daisy J. Hi. Woodruff Marsh Great Falls N.H G. C.C K. J Lyln F. Gass Springfield Wolstone Wallingford & Gioos Boston Bik M. Josie Wiggin Claudia J. H. Richardson Bos On B. m. Lulu Higgins J HH Richardson Thorndale N. A. Riley Lyn William Edson South Boston David Wilkes John Trout G. Everett G. A. Woollard Sancho H. Woodrat Allaton C. G. Hector van K. I Huss Annie Knowlton Baas Larry Loy A.J. Libby Nellie O. Janes Golden B. m. Wilabriar M.T. Downing B. G. Champion John L. G. H. Hicks Ailsted Bert Wallingford & Gibbs B. In, Sontag

Changes at Boston College under Rev. Campbell S.J.

The Very Rev. Thomas J. Campbell S.J. announces staff reassignments at Boston College. Several priests are moved to St Francis Xavier’s New York, Woodstock Md, and Philadelphia. scholastics shift to Woodstock Fordham and St Francis Xavier’s. a small group remains at the college. New arrivals include J H Sandaal from Baltimore and several scholastics from Frederick and Worcester.

Thomas J. Campbell S.J New York-Maryland Boston College Robert Fulton Charlier Halpin O'Neill Dampieri Dolan Scholastics Condon Mulroy J. H. Sandaal St. Ignatius’ Church Baltimore W. J. Sumner D.C. Daly O'Brien Frederick, Md Messrs. Hill Holy Cross Worcester Gaston Woodstock Ryan J. O’connor St. Francis Xavier's New York

Three More Q Arrests In Chicago Riot Case

Chicago, Aug. 9. Frank Armstrong Charles Mack and James Martin were arrested this morning charged with complicity in the riot at Western avenue a month ago. A Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad engine was partly destroyed. Other arrests are anticipated.

Frank Armstrong Charles Mack James Martin Western Avenue Chicago, Burlington & Quincy

Thieves Arrested After Stolen $40 From Worcester Room

Two men named William Yeomans and Robert Condon were arrested after entering No 2 Bowdoin square, staying an hour, and stealing $40 from the room of Edgar L Worcester. Other items include construction on Eagle Hill by East Boston Land Company, a $50,000 bond filed by Revere Street Railway, warm theater attendance, and harbor licenses granted to tar and pipe projects in Clark's Cove and Gloucester Harbor.

Bowdoin Square Edgar L. Worcester William Yeomans Robert Condon East Boston Land Company Eagle Hill Wood Island Park Supreme Judicial Court Revere Street Railway Company Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn Railroad Company Boston Theatre Harbor and Land Commissioners Howland Mills Company Clark’s Cove New Bedford James G. Tarr & Bro Tidewater Gloucester Harbor Gloucester

Massachusetts Odd Fellows hold semiannual Grand Lodge session

The Grand Lodge of Massachusetts Independent Order of Odd Fellows met at Odd Fellows Hall with over 500 in attendance. Officers were elected and installed, including G M A S Pinkerton and other leaders. A gold watch was presented to Grand Master Taber by district deputies.

Grand Lodge of Massachusetts Independent Order of Odd Fellows Odd Fellows’ Hall George W. Hayden Taber Z. Cushman Boston Rebekah George B. Cole Odd Fellowship Julius L. Clarke Grand Trustees Grand Lodge Milford Pepperell Rockland Odd Fellows Home G. M A. 5. Pinkerton E. H. Kavanagh G. W H. Denver J.M. Garland G.S C. D. Cole G.L J. L. Clarke G. Rep R. W. Taber C. Hayden J.J. Whipple Odd Fellows’ Home

Real estate sales show unusual activity this season

The Boston market reports major deals including the Herald building lease at $18,000 yearly and the State Street Exchange transfer for 1.75 million. Numerous city sales list properties on Broad Street, Marlboro Street, Commonwealth Avenue, Huntington Avenue, and Lowell Street. Several builders report new projects on Boylston, Cambridge, and St James avenues with multiple parcels and houses changing hands in Roxbury and West Roxbury.

Herald Boston Herald Company State Street Exchange Ue Wells Et al State Street Exchange Corporation Samuel B. Pierce A. F. Sise Broad Street Crab Alley George 5. Cushing Marlboro Street Dartmouth Exeter H. G. Coburn B. W. Crowninshield Commonwealth Avenue Peter Graffan George F. Wayland F. Pope Huntington, Avenue Huntington A.D. Collin J. R. Murphy Paul and Albion Streets Albion Street Paul Street Henry R. Plimpton Dover Albany Streets B. R. Newhall Thomas Hall Leverett Street Sitelson Michael Collins Lowell Street J. Lewis Et al L. Lewis Robert McIntire Sheafe Street I. Watchmaker Anna J. Grant North Street V. Santosnosso C. A. Noyes & Co W. B. Wesselhoeit Boylston Street Brck N. Rock E. A. Holan Lyde Park Avenue M. * Burns Crescent Street Cambridge Street T. Raynor Emma L. Young Ashmont Street Roxbury West Roxbur Benjamin C. Clark Pearson Cordage Company Kemble Street Norfolk Avenue Christiana Gunn A. A. Heyl Chestnut Avenue J. F. Supple Hawthorne Street BE. R. Domansky Wiliam O. Noble Linwood Square Charles Mitchell

Bids Received for New Fire Boat Contract

Fire commissioners review bids from Atlantic Works East Boston for hull engines and boilers 38000 plus 24900, John M Brooks East Boston 50600 for hull and equipment, Clapp Jones Hudson for pumps 94.75, Arthur Story for hull and equipment 16500, Manning Jr Co Cleveland 9300 for amps, Ehnes Chicago engine and machinery 16000 pumps 9000, La France Elmira for pumps 10000 and 12000, Mekie East Boston hull and equipment 17800. Appropriation cap is 45000, lowest feasible bid 47000, bids awaiting advisement.

Fire Commissioners Atlantic Works East Boston Hull John M. Brooks Clapp. & Jones Marine Manfacturing Company Hudson, N. Y Arthur Story William Mekie East Boston

Portland man James Kiley arrested after horse theft spree

James P. Kiley, 31, claiming Portland ties, was arrested in the North End after a pattern of thefts. Police say he stole a horse and buggy from K. V P. Taber and drove to Lawrence, then broke into a nearby house and took clothing before selling items in the city. The horse and buggy were recovered in Cambridge. A prior theft of a team from Charles Woodbury and overdriving the horse is noted.

James P. Kiley Portland North End Kiley K. V P. Taber Beverly Street Lawrence Cambridge Riley Charles Woodbury Beacon Street

Numerous Names Listed Across North American and European Travelers

A long OCR fragment lists numerous individuals and families with their home cities or origins, including Brunswick, New York, Pittsburg, Chicago, Cleveland, California, Philadelphia, Montreal, Brooklyn, and London. It appears to catalog guests or passersby at a hotel or event, with many entries showing paired or family names and places. Some entries mention en route movements to Bar Harbor or New Haven, and a few military or official designations appear.

Brunswick Edward Robinson Crowell New York Darlington Pittsburg Penn Chicago Adler Memphis P. J le Boeuf Albany Adams D. W. Hamilton Columbus Luther Martin Philadelphia Walter Boherey Manchester Eng A. A. Wilson Washington Miller John 5. Cunningham U.S.N

Musical gathering at Ocean House features notable musicians

The Ocean House on Mermaid Avenue hosted an attentive crowd of guests and neighbors for a musicale last evening. Several excellent vocal and instrumental musicians performed, with special mention for Harry Albin Power formerly the organist at St. Pauls Episcopal Church in Boston.

Ocean House Mermaid Avenue Ocean Spray Harry Albin Power Power St. Paul’s Episcopalian Church Boston

Assault on Colonel Flower in Boston Robbery Attempt

Colonel Flower of the English army and his wife, travelling through the country, arrived in Boston from Saratoga and lodged at the United States Hotel. That night about nine he was attacked on Beach street by two men trying to steal his watch and money. He was struck in the head, cried for help, and the assailants fled. The colonel reported the incident at Station 4 and helped pursue the suspect, who was arrested and identified by the colonel, but station officers refused to aid and discharged him. Last night charges were filed against the sergeant and captain for neglect of duty and ungentlemanly conduct toward the colonel.

Washburn Boston Judson Alvah &. Hovey Newton Theological Seminary Edward Judson New York Burmah Isle France Jesus Dr. Judson Stonewall Jackson Second ‘Bull Run Lewis J. Nelson Lewis J. H. Parker E. 8. Converse Jesse Cudworth Charles Watts David Hutchins G. C. Currier E. F. Bickford Arthur Leonard C. C. Converse Flower Saratoga United States Beach Street

Municipal Court Docket Aug 8 Courthouse Roundup

In Boston area courts, Frank Snow L E Fuller and George McCuller face $500 bail for a fare game on 42 Howard Street. Fred James and Alfred Wilson held on $200 for gambling-implements present. Yeo man and Condon’s larceny case continued. Anderson held $300 for watch theft. McCormick held $500 for embezzling carpets from West End Instalment Co with trial set Aug 16. Nevens testifies as Kentucky teacher.

Parmenter C. J Adams Frank Snow L. E. Fuller George McCuller Howard Street Grand Fred James Alfred Wilson H. Nevens Kentucky William Yeoman Robert Condon Edgar L. Worcester Bowdoin Square Frank Anderson B. Short Bowdoin Street Superior Court Charlestown James McCormick West End

Kearsarge Veterans Association Opens Membership

The Kearsarge Veterans Association clarifies that any navy member from the war may join, not only crew members. At last night’s meeting seven new members were initiated, expanding the group beyond original crew.

Kearsarge Kearsarge Veterans’ Association Kearsarge Veterans

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