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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1881

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Rainy Sundays Spark Letter Writing At Queensland Orchard Beach

At Qld Orchard beach rain kept guests indoors on two Sundays. On the first rainy Sunday 1,857 letters were written by guests and last Sunday the count rose to 2,072. The tally excludes flirtation letters sealed with one cent Blamps.

Qld Orchard Beach

Irish Convention in Chicago Faces Funds Misuse Allegations

Cuicanco Aug 10 The Irish convention sessions have become wrangles while a finance committee probes trustees of the skirmishing and Clann Na Gael funds. John Devoy refuses to talk as charges claim $200,000 and $92,000 funds misused, organizers paid, and political control enforced. Col. Boland and O Brien seek reform as factions split. sine die adjournment possible.

Chicago Crowe Cuicanco John Devoy Clann Na Gael P. W. Crowe Alex. Sullivan William Carroll Philadelphia P. K. Walsh Cleveland Griffin Utica Breslin Brown Mike Boland Louisville O’ Brien Providence O’connor Lasalle Clan Na Gaels Sesson England United Irishmen’s Society New York New England Hoare Lowell O’meagher Condon Washington

Palmer reunion marks 1812 battle anniversary in Stonington

In New London on August 10 a large Palmer family reunion celebrated the Battle of Stonington anniversary attracting about 2,000 visitors. A 1,200 seating tent hosted welcome by Rev. A. G. Palmer and speeches by Elisha L. Palmer Richard A. Wheeler Ephraim H. Williams and others. Nightly fireworks, excursions, and a clambake followed as grandchildren and nonresident descendants shared tributes and family history. The event also included grand encampment reports and officer elections.

New London Conn Palmer Stonington A. G. Palmer Elisha L. Palmer Montville Walter Palmer Richard A. Wheeler Dr. Palmer Ephraim H. Williams Noyes F. Palmer Jamaica Ople Gen. Grant Gov. Bigelow Garfield Norwich Norrow

Vermont teachers form college of teachers second annual meet

The Vermont college of teachers held its second annual meeting in Northfield with about seventy teachers present. Officers elected include H. T. Fuller as president and C. U Boynton as secretary. Notables Conant, Dartt, Backham, and Goodrich attended. The State Teachers Association begins its session this evening.

Northfield Vermont College of Teachers Vermont H. T. Fuller St. Johnsbury Academy Charles Steele Lewis College Northffield C. U Boynton Conant Hor Justice Dartt Backham Goodrich Vermont University State Teachers’ Association

Moose Seen in Palmyra as News Briefs Span Events

A moose sighting reported in Palmyra adds to a roundup of local happenings. Hon J L Smith of Oldtown bonds for 5101 000 on Veazie water power and Oldtown properties. A Portland company worker, James Murphy, lost eye safety after sharp iron struck it. A summer home robbery in Kittery Point steals a gala watch and jewelry while Mrs Ward slept. The Hartford foot armory band toured Portland with parade, and a pair capsize near Camden with two men rescued. Portland sheriffs seized liquor at several downtown spots. two bars faced bottles smashed during the raids. Preparations for a Lake Maranacook military tournament advance with invited judges and regional shooting teams. cash prizes total 325. Maine Central to run extra trains for the event drawing a large crowd.

Palmyra J. L. Smith Oldtown James Murphy Portland Company Kittery Point Brown Light Artillery Falmouth Arthur Badger Edward Cutler Boston Camden Cutler Badger Portland Preble James Moore Charles O’neil United States Hotel Mrs. Inde Washington Street O’neil

Sullivan County Musical convention at Newport in August

The Sullivan County Musical convention will be held at Newport on August 22 23 24 and 25 with Prof Emerson of Boston conducting and various celebrated artists expected to attend. Capt John McMellen of North Conway died by lightning near Jackson as thirty sheep from one flock scattered and rolled down a hill Saturday night. Weather in the mountains is good with rain aiding vegetation. Edward Spaulding of Bellows Falls Vermont arrested at Whitefield on bigamy charges and jailed awaiting examination August 16 in Whitefield. Spaulding recently married Miss Carpenter of Burke Vermont in Carroll New Hampshire while allegedly still married to another wife. In Concord the House passed the local option temperance clause and defeated the moiety repeal. measures approved include temperance suppression related to liquor production, incorporation of the New Hampshire improvement society, establishment of a state board of health, and $7 000 for the Yorktown centennial. Railroad committee reported on a general railroad law to be debated this week.

John Thompson New York England New York City Jay Cooke & Co Wall Street Ohio Insurance and Trust Company Commonwealth Vanderbilt Gould Pennsylvania Railway Baltimore and Ohio Kents Chicago Indianapolis John N. Abbott Erie Railway New York Central Mr. Abbott Boston Albany Abbott Wm. H. Vanderbilt Central Western Railroads Castle Garden Pennsylvania Wabash Chicago and Alton Grand Trunk Sullivan County Newport Emerson John McMellen North Conway Jackson Edward Spaulding Bellows Falls Whitefield Swauldinng Miss Carpenter Burke Carroll N. H Charlemont Mass House of Representatives Concord New Hampshire Improvement Society State Board of Health Yorktown Committee On Railroads Fair Haven Poultney M. D. Cole Castleton National Bank Ixa C. Allen Delaware and Hudson Road Francis D. Moulton the Nations Dairymen’s Association Hyde’s Sudbury Clarendon Springs Montvert Middletown Springs David Hale Ripton Addison County Brad Ripley Burlington Frank Mezzier Ada Lezotte Lowell Benjamin F. Putnam Rockingham Newfane W. H. Goodie W. F. Young North Troy Vergennes Lynchburg Mahone Cochran State Central Committee J. T. Wilson Norfolk Mecklenburg Daniel Warnold Cameron Lester Richmond Garfield Roscoe Yanking Gov Kemper Lewis Republican Democrat Virginia Tinsley Nansemond J.£. Dezendorf Dezendorf Peter J. Carter Ross Hamilton Poindexter Hamilton Gordon Petersburg Austin Lunenberg Jorgensen Luneburg Republican Party Louisa Waerwick Readjuster Rochester N. Y J. W. Thomas Edwin Thorne Pilot R Kate Sprague Troubadour Annie W Wee Ik Ran Moragh Paighon Cis Cecbastcassse Censtancu Vouesbeaxce -O. Meal Money Boys Sleepy Tom Sorrel Dan Ben Hamilton Maud S Calais Calais Driving Park Association B. Hal B.g. Walter W. C. Hall B.s. Black Arthur Portland J. Fitzpatrick C.m. Jennie St.John R. S. Esborn G.m. Richmond Woodstock Tom B. Patchen Norwich Conn Joseph McCann Newark N.J John McNamara McCann Dexter Elevator John P Lon Morris Twinkle Ray Jim Yellow Dog Aroostook Boy Little Bess Joan P. Gibbs Glenburn Saratoga Magale Ayer Constantina Boulevard Bootjack Fellowplay Edelweiss Charlie Gorham Baby Halifax N.S Plaisted Four Mile House Warren Smith John McKay Albert Hamm Halifax Harbor Worcester Worcesters Troys Philadelphia Albanys Athletics Providence Geo. B. N. Tower U.S Capt. Good Cooksey Ned Hugh Cummisky Cammisky Andrew Burnham Andrew J. Savage U. 8 Geo. B. N. Tower, Esq E. P. Isham Lincoln Brock Island Annie B. Bacon Newton Pittafield Wm. T. Adams Oliver Optic Marblehead Cyrus W. Field West Cummington Hotel Kirkwood Fauquier Benjamin Gerrish United States Bordeaux France New England Reformed Men’s Association H. A. Shorey Winslow House Kearsarge Mount Wimot Park Bainbridge Wadleigh New Hampshire Legislative Committee On Lake Maranacook de la Matyr Williamsport Nat! Association Fillmore Buffalo Molson Capt Lennoxville Que St. Francis Leonidas Robertson Madison Ind Parker Bull Constable Cole Gen. Cook Yankton D. T Spotted Tail Northwestern Horse Nail Company Fuei Fulton O. H. Browning Illnois Johnson Quincy Chiketah Ark Burgess Sturdevant Michael Flanagan Cumberland Hanson Brown Lonaconing That County Maine

Death of Atel Heywood near Concord linked to despondency

Atel Heywood brother of Hon. George T Heywood is found dead near the latter's Concord residence, with authorities supposing suicide. The report also covers Springfield Advent camp meeting attendance, Plymouth county road petitions, a likely Paris green poisoning attempt in East Stoughton, alleged embezzlement by Lowell clerk Capt Hanson, and related civic notes. Hanson, a former soldier and choir member, was bailed and later discharged by the committee amid disputed state aid payments and arrears.

Atel Heywood George T. Heywood Concord William Freely East Stoughton Paris Green Gifford Ae Lopes le Garity Lowell Committee On Military Affairs W. Hanson Hanson Worcester Thomas Tully Tully Deerfield Togus Maine First Universalist Church

Mahone’s Party Divided Yet Repudiationists Lead

The Democratic candidate receives a firm endorsement while internal wrangling continues. The party split remains pronounced as factional lines define the campaign, with repudiationists asserting the strongest position amid ongoing fray.

Briton doubts Fenian tornado boat claims

A U S government official returning from New York debunked the alleged Fenian tornado boat as useless for revolutionaries. He said it cannot cross oceans or operate offshore, would be confined to harbor use, and would be easily disabled by a collision. The only noted value is a submersible air-purification device. The English government’s alarm is ridiculed.

W. E. Gould Portland Bromfield Street Washington Street Washington New York

Business Troubles at Ivers Carriage Firm in Cambridge and Boston

Creditors meet over Francis Ivers carriage business with liabilities totaling 14827.26 and assets about 6950. Committee doubts asset value, noting possible overvaluation of carriages and mortgages totaling 16800 against taxable value 16500. Ivers proposes 33 1 3 cents on dollar in four installments, accepted. Several other local insolvencies noted in brief.

Francis Ivers Cambridge Portland Street Boston Merrimac Ivers J. F. Trow Beverly William McQuestan Oskaloosa Providence Glass Company Providence R. I Jacob Germroth Baltimore James D. Noble Strathroy Ont

Maritime Provincial Association Meeting in Codman Hall

A fair turnout at Codman hall on Wednesday evening saw several new names added to the Maritime Provincial association membership. The constitution and by laws were read for first time readers and an amendment requiring all members to be born in the provincial colonies was proposed. Due to warm weather the next meeting was postponed to the second Wednesday in September.

Maritime Provincial Association Codman Hall

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