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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1890

Page

2

Veterans Parade List Of Post Units And Bands

A lengthy parade description lists numerous veteran posts from New York and surrounding areas, with hundreds of men in uniformed lines. Posts include Williams Post 32, Phil Kearney Post 8, Judson itzpatrick Post, New York Guerillas, Ogdensburg Post, Bennet's Marine Band, General John A. Dix Post, Gilsa Post, Mission of the Immaculate Virgin Band, Post 192 New York, West Chester County Association, John A. Andean Post, Woonsocket Brass Band escorting Reno Post 44, James C. Ries Post 29, Natick Band, Alexander Hamilton Post, Morgan Post, Abraham Lincoln Post 13, Rankin 10, G. L. Willett, Mansfield of Brooklyn, L. M. Hamilton Post, R. G. Shaw and Lenhart posts, U.S. Grant Post 327, George strong of Brooklyn, Edward Huntling of Greenpoint, W. A. Wood Post Hoosac Falls, New Benedicts of Albany, W. A. Jackson Post Troy, Ellsworth Mechanicville, BE. Young Amsterdam, G. D. Bailey Lowville, No. L Rochester, Mozart Regiment Veteran Association, Seward 37 Auburn.

Williams Phil Kearney New York Georgia Judson John A. Dix Gilsa Post New York City Fife and Drum Corps Mission of the Immaculate Vingin Post 192 West Chester County Association John A. Andean Post Colored Woonsocket Brass Band Reno Post James C. Ries Natick Band Alexander Hamilton Post Annie Laurie Morgan Post Abraham Lincoln Rankin Brooklyn G. L. Willet New York Department Mansfield L. M. Hamilton R. G. Shaw Lenhart Staten Island U.S New Benedicts Albany W. A. Jackson Troy Ellsworth Mechanicville BE. §. Young Amsterdam G. D. Bailey Lowville No. L Rochester Mozart Regiment Veteran Association Seward 37 Auburn

Connecticut Civil War Department Parade Leaders

Department Commander John C. Broatch led Connecticut delegates in a notable parade with Sedgwick Post Norwich featuring 150 men and the Admiral Foote Post New Haven with over 300. Posts from Hartford, Hartford's No. 50, New London, Colchester, Meriden and others followed, plus bands from Salem, Boston and a boys’ fife corps entertaining spectators.

Department OF Connecticut John C. Broatch Sedgwick Norwich Nathaniel Lyon Hartford Elias Howe South Manchester Meriden Fife and Drum Corps Post Tainter Colchester New Britain James E. Moore Danpury Kellogg Birmingham Upson Seymour Burpee Rockville A. G. Warren Putnam St. Mary's W. J. Perkins New London J. H. Converse Hancock Stonington Mansfield Middleton Wadhams Waterbury Ansonia Buckingham Admiral Foote New Haven Salem Patriarchs Militant Band Boston

Jersey Posts Lead Parade of Loyal Legion Units

The New Jersey department led by Commander A. N. Matthews formed a prominent march with Posts No. 12 Orange and Hayes No. 8 Trenton at the line. Lincoln Post Newark followed with 80 men, then Judson Fitzpatrick Elizabeth, James Van Bastwick Bayonne No. 100, Butler Patterson No. 35, Zabinskie Jersey City No. 38. Aaron Wilkes No. 23 Trenton impressed with 120 men and a gilded mosquito standard. G Van Houten Jersey City Post No. 100 closed the segment with 100 men.

New Jersey Connecticut A. N. Matthews Orange Hayes Trenton Lincoln Newark Judson Fitzpatrick Elizabeth James van Bastwick Bayonne Butler Patterson Zabinskie Jersey City Aaron Wilkes Jersey G. van Houten

Maine veterans march in grand parade with pine cone insignia

Department Commander John Anderson leads Maine veterans in a large parade through Massachusetts. Pine cone badges and bean pots mark the Maine presence as posts from Portland Brunswick Bangor and numerous towns march in uniform. Notables include Hannibal Hamlin and ex-Governor Connor watching from carriages.

Department OF Maine John Anderson Massachusetts Pine Tree Maine Bosworth Portland Connor Ls. Bangs Morse Bangor John D. Rust Rockport Eighth Maine Regiment Pulaski H. H. Burbank B. F. Beals J. W. Lincoln Sidney Brown Bethel Parker Post Kittery Newfield Sheridan Biddeford Vinalhaven Edwin Libby Sedgwick Bath Dunbar Damariscotta Mong Sanford Milo Imball Livermore Falls Burnside Auburn Knox Lewiston Heath Gardiner Libby Litchfield Appleton Farmington No. 63 West Camden

California Civil War veterans parade scene described

Department Commander Buckles led a small but valiant California delegation amid cheers along the line. Abraham Lincoln Post in San Francisco held the post of honor followed by Post No 2, San Francisco, as tattered battle flags were carried by veterans recalling Civil War river contests of the 1860s.

Department OF California Buckles California Abraham Lincoln San Francisco

Rhode Island Department Led By Davis and Sfyndman

The Rhode Island Department under Commander B I Davis and Adjutant General Samuel K Sfyndman led a parade of posts. Lawton Post No 5 Newport and Reeves's Military Band preceded Prescott Post No 11 Providence with 160 men. Blue Post 125 Central Falls, Arnold Post Providence, No 8 Riverside, Smith Post Woonsocket, Slocum Providence with about 400 men, Ives Providence a notable colored post, Tower 17 Pawtucket and Bucklin East Providence also participated with sizable detachments.

Department OF Rhode Island B. I. Davis Samuel K. Sfyndman Lawton Post No. 5 Newport Central Falls Arnold Post Providence No. 8 Riverside Smith Woonsecket Slocum Ives Pawtucket Bucklin East Providence

Delegation in Newport Channel Fills Line With 100 Men

A clean delegation of 100 men formed the core group, with Babbitt of Bristol and Budlong of Westerly each contributing thirty. Post 21 of Newport completed the delegation in a satisfactory manner.

Babbitt Bristol Budlong Westerly Newport

New Hampshire Veterans Parade Delegation Marches Through Boston

A New Hampshire group led by Department Commander Thomas Cogswell paraded down Boylston Street past Copley Square with staff in formation. Included were Posts from Lake Village, Portsmouth, Conway, Peterboro, Great Falls, Alstead, Milford, Exeter, Fitzwilliam, Dover, Keene, Seabrook, and Jerry, totaling dozens of veterans and bands marching in orderly ranks.

Department OF New Hampshire Thomas Cogswell Gilmanton Bay State Boylston Street Copley Square Rublee Gand Lake Village Storer Portsmouth Boner Custerost Conway Keene Sony A. Logan Post Seabrook Jerry

Vermonters honor Civil War veterans at state parade

Vermont’s contingent led by D. M. Mansur with 2500 men from 107 posts marched in a grand parade. Governor Woodbury and chaplain Lowell rode with the commander as cheers greeted the sight of three reduced sleeves. A mounted staff, Sherman Band, and Rutland Cornet led the line, showcasing uniforms and wartime discipline. The post list spanned St Johnsbury to Lyndonville and Brattleboro to Bridport, highlighting a wide network of veterans groups across the state.

Department OF Vermont D. M. Mansur Island Pond A. A. Woodbury D. R. Lowell Sherman Burlington Rutland Cornet Chamberlain St. Johnsbury Stannard Ethan Alien Vergennes J. M. Warren Morrisville Hooker South Londonderry Burnside Greensboro Bend Ransom East Corinth Sedgwick Brattleboro Battery Westburke Cambridge Scott Jamaica West Rutland Brooks Montpelier Robert Rutlanud Flint Craftsbury Mason Glover Washburne Bradford J. Ormsbee Brandon H. H. Smith Stowe M. Williams Bakersfield Whitney Turnbridge Edward Lillingham Waterbury Johnson Northfield Skinner Manchester Ellsworth Hardwick T. B. Alexander Newport Centre Henry Chester Dudley Arlington Calais Abbott Windham J. Eldredge Warren Howard Lunenberg O. O. Howard Ludlow E. H. Houghton Bellows Falls William Tracy Windsor Ainsworth Waitsfield Cummings Ainesbury H. A. Eaton Rochester Hail Worcester Sampson Weybridge A. L. Pike Readsboro G. H. Custer Bennington Jarvis Springfield Lawton Wilmington Waterson Chelsea Sheridan Weston Old Brigade Johnston Kearney East Wallingford Joyce Poultney W. White Huntington Baxter Newport William J. Fuller Dorset J. Hi. Losworth Fair Haven Post Mills George P. Foster Walcott B. Crandall Barre Ripton Bailey North Troy

Old Guard of Washington Parade Draws Echoes in Potomac Dept

The Vermont leg eyeing a long line of bearskin caps and glittering rifles as the Old Guard of Washington, D. C. leads the Potomac Department march. Commander M. Emmet Urell tops eleven aids, with Third U.S. Artillery Band in front. Posts include John A. Rawlins No. 1 and Kit Carson No. 2 among others. nine one armed veterans guard the colors. Warragut badge worn by active members, roster lists captains and staff officers.

Department OF Potomac Vermont Old Guard Washington, D. C Potomac Department M. Emmet Urell Solomon EK. Faunce Third United States Artillery Band John A. Rawlins Washington Kit Carson Washington, D.C George G. Meade O. P. Morton Farragut Lincoln Edmund ©. Arnold Edward McCarten Richard Bennett William H. O'Neil Amos J. Gunning James M. Pipes Edwin U H. Harner Henry Wahly John Johnson G. A. RB John

Veterans Parades Unite Virginia Maryland Posts in Civil War Echoes

From Old Virginia came sixty men under Commander N J Smith as the Departments of Virginia Maryland marched with 106 posts represented by Farragut Phil Kearney and others. Maryland turnout included 260 veterans under Georges K Graham with Wilson Duchene Burnside and Maryland Rifles bands in Zouave garb. The Duchene banner carried an old Gettysburg flag. Nebraska and Colorado departments followed with 100 veterans under I S Clarkson representing 106 posts.

Virginia Maryland Old Virginna N. J. Smith Farragut Portsmouth Phil Kearney Richmond Vialoussh Norfolk Dahlgreen John K. Clay Hampton Garfield Warden Richmond Drum Corp Georges K. Graham Onehene Wilson Post Baltimore Maryland State Rifles Duchene Gettysburg Nebraska Colorado I. 8 Clarkson

Military Parade Features Michigan and Colorado Wyoming Units

A parade route showcased Union veterans marching with Commander Clarkson’s aides and two hundred Michigan men led by Henry M. Dutfield and the Fourth United States Infantry Band. Posts from Detroit, with Fairbanks, joined a 0-man delegation. Colorado Wyoming department units followed, led by Commander B F E Holden and 150 men as Leadville and Denver drum corps provided music.

Clarkson Department of Michigan Henry M. Dutfield Fourth United States Infantry Band Detroit Fairbanks Colorado Wyoming Victor A. Elliott Jude Supreme Court Denver A. V. Bohn B. F E. Holden Leadville G. W. Cook

Missouri and Kentucky Post Parade Shows Strong Union Posts

The Missouri department mustered four strong posts including Ransom Post of St. Louis and Blair Post No. L with 100 men acting as color guard. Commanders Leo Bassieur and Thomas Rogers led six aides with Arsenal Band and Blair Post Band providing music. Kentucky represented by 300 men in line from seven posts led by Commander M. Minton and Newport Drum Corps.

Missouri Kentucky Department of Missouri Ransom Post St. Louis Scott Rifles Kansas City Leo Bassieur Thomas Rogers Arsenal Band Blair Post Drain Warsaw Mich Blair Lyon Llassendenbel Ransom Robert G. Shaw Thomas Louisville William Nelson Newport Walter A. Whittaker Lincoln Hodgkinsville Green Broadhurst Winston James West Berea Warner M. Minton

Veterans from many states march in Boston parade

Indiana and Iowa units sent about 150 men each while Oregon and West Virginia posts contributed large delegations. Bands from Colt’s First Regiment Hartford and Hudson led diverse units in white uniforms, with Wakefield and Woburn posts among many groups marching with banners and drawn swords.

Indiana Iowa Oregon Pacific Coast J. A. Varney West Virginia S. J. Walker Parkersburg Wyoming Kansas Delaware Minnesota Hudson Boston John A. Andrew Colt 1St Regiment Hartford FE. K. Wilcox Springfield Sedgwick Orange Wakefield Brass Band H. M. Warren Fitesburg Edwin V. Summer Woburn F. Fletcher Malford A. B. KR. Sprague Grafton Baldwin Thomas G. Stevenson Roxbury Boston Highlands Lo Lee Che P. H. Sheridan Salem Theodore Winthrop Chelsea Boston National Guard F. A. Stearns Spencer Massachusetts Infantry V.M Needham Lawrence Lyon Westfield George D. Wells West Boylston George H. Ward Worcester

Far West and South troops parade with colorful banners

The article describes a grand parade of departmental posts from the Far West and South, detailing state representations from South Dakota to North Dakota. It notes large turnout from Tennessee, Florida’s humorous banner with alligators, Texas horns, and a central stubborn mule labelled General Sherman’s Mule Fort Payne Alabama, as North Dakota closes the procession.

Department of South Dakota North Dakota Washington Territory Alaska Arkansas New Mexico Massachusetts Tennessee Louisiana Mississippi Florida Sherman Texas Montana Idaho Georgia Alabama General Sherman Fort Payne Ala

Massachusetts Parade Honors Soldiers With Massive Turnout

The Massachusetts contingent closed the parade with 12800 troops and 160 posts represented, plus 8000 musicians and aides, forming a grand total near sixteen thousand. The line divided into three divisions, with most units mustered along Commonwealth Avenue while the crowd endured long waits.

Department OF Massachusetts Massachusetts Sons of Veterans Commonwealth Avenue

Massachusetts Veterans Parade Honors 1st Sub-Division Line

A long, detailed procession marks the first sub-division parade with Massachusetts posts led by George L. Innis and A A Smith. Posts from Boston to New Bedford contribute hundreds of veterans, bands, and flags, including the Farragut flag at Mobile Bay and a gun escort.

Department of North Dakota Germania George L. Innis Massachusetts A. A. Smith South Boston William Logan Rodman New Bedford Farragut Hartford Mobile Bay William HH. Bartlett Taunton U. S. Grant Melrose General Lander Lynn RE. W. Pierce Middleboro Charles Russell Lowell Boston Massachusetts Infantry Abraham Lincoln Charlestown

Third Subdivision Leads Parade Escort of Twenty Seven Horsemen

General Alger reviews troops as a vast Arlington street crowd watches. The third sub division led by Commander W A Wetherbee forms the parade's feature with 27 horsemen and numerous posts from Somerville Brookline Dedham Watertown Attleboro Saxonville Winchester Malden and Boston bands. General Butler arrives on the stand. Alger and Butler greet the crowd as the reviewing continues with veterans from Chelsea and the Soldiers Home. The scene shows disciplined marching flags banners and a ceremonial salute to the Grand Army.

W. A. Wetherbee Arlington Street W. C. Kinsley Somerville C. L. Chandler Brookline C. W.carroll Dedham J. B. Patten Watertown W. A. Streeter Attleboro Burnside Saxonville Topsfield Brass Band A. D. Weld Winchester Maplewood Hl. G. Berry Malden Roma Boston Francis Washburn Brighton C. C. Phillips Hopkinton Georgia H. F. Walcott Milton Southboro Boyd Alger Adams Square Washington Street Cornhill Hanover Street Imass Hemenway Station 2 Grand Army Brattle Street Chelsea Butler Keeler Captain Gaskins General Alger General Butler G Ark Lucius Fairchild Weissert George H. Hopkins New Orleans Bonhomie

Sons of Veterans Parade Crowns Event With Soldierly Marching

The Sons of Veterans, held in abeyance all day, finally formed after five o clock and delivered a notable parade showing. More than eighty camps led by fife and drum corps participated, with Camp 30 Dorchester and Camp 50 Rockland singled out for large contingents. Other camps from Taunton Hingham Scituate Dedham Brighton Jersey City and from Providence Riverside Phenix Pawtucket joined, ending with Camp 19 J A Bartlett colored at the rear.

Sons OF Veterans Dorchester Rockland Taunton Hingham and Scituate Dedham Brighton Jersey City Providence Riverside Phenix Pawtucket J. A. Bartlett

Tributes as veterans cheer for Alger and Butler at review

Civil War veterans from Illinois Wisconsin Ohio and New York pass the review in Chicago. cheers greet General Alger and General Butler as Zouaves and color guards march by. A boy drummer and a Pennsylvanian camera capture the scene while Mrs Logan and Grant Post salute from the stand. Evening falls as electric lights illuminate the closing ceremonies.

George H. Meade Chicago Illinois Trenton CN. J Wisconsin Milwaukee General Butler Ohio Alger Ohio Department Alver Horace Greeley New York Michigan Missouri Washington State General Butie Massachusetts General Lander Lynn Middleboro Merrill Lutler Lowell John A. Logan A. S. Grant Sons of Veterans Suiper

Dark Horse Broom Iowa Wins $10,000 Trot at Rochester

A speedy second renewal of the Rochester stakes saw Keno F. from Iowa outrun rivals in the 10,000 trotting race. Pixley split heats with Keno F but the final tally favored the Iowa horse after tight footing and judge’s rulings. The day also featured a 2:25 pace won by Grant’s Abdallah and a 2:21 class run by MecDoel with several other strong performances drawing over seven thousand spectators.

Rochester N. Y Iowa Keno F Pixley Leopold Rose Kenoy Suisan Lightlight Alicante Grant Abdallah Wafter Crawford C. J. Hamien Andrews Jocko Meldoel Stewart Seca Leard Vowell and Andrews Frank Dortch Gerish Vitello Ceeeesetess Cabo Ugre Valerate Henry Hovseseees Little Monk Thompson Abeeresess Doble Leopard Rose Branigan Goldsmithy Senator Connkling Kettling Georsh Sease Mecwdonald Suisun Turner Dr Mand Dy. Robinson D. A. Mosher Townsley Hawkins Horse Miss Alice K. C. Walker

Scenes Along the Route of Boston Parade 1890s Crowd Views

New England residents fill streets and windows for a grand parade. Spectators pack stands and curbs from Dock Square to Franklin Park, with families in houses and express wagons becoming mobile seats. Vendors, children, and Italian sellers create a lively, sometimes comic scene as crowds await the procession and react to President Harrison's visit.

Dock Square Franklin Blackstone Copley Square Franklin and Blackstone Boston Female Asylum Gentlemen's Department Columbus Avenue Boylston Arlington Streets Washington Street Boston Flower Trinity Church The Institute of Technology West Chester Park New England Franklin Square Worcester Square Harrison

Shakerism Aims for Expansion in England Voyage

The Springfield Republicans report two Shaker elders sail for England aiming to establish Shakerism in the old country. They note socialistic currents may aid, but celibacy and core beliefs clash with English norms, predicting the sect will likely fade yet leave a respectable impression on those who meet Shaker character.

Springfield Harvard Enfield England Old Country Ann Lee Burns Kyndman Roberts

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J. K. Charehill Dram Corps Marlboro Haverhill Howe A. W. Bartlett Newburyport Ezra Jatebeller North Brookfield A. B Webster Charles Ward Newton McPherson Abington General Wadsworth Natick M.D. Baker Chipton S.C. Lawrence Medford West Medway Charles J. Sanford North Adams Marblehead John Goodwin R. Post Hardy J. W. Lawton Ware Quincy Saugus Revere Canton Charles Sumner Groveland Everett Peabody Georgetown Beverly J. Chipman Dr. Post Danvers Horace Niles Randolph E. Humphrey Hingham Bresson East Templeton Brockton J. KK. Simmons Pembroke Willard Robinson Norwell R. Mudge Merrimac PD. G. Farragut Gardner Moses Eilis Medfield Lynn Corps James L. Bates Swampscott T. Ingraham Hyde Park Wallace Amesbury Justin Jomick East Bridgewater I. Ll. Bonner Hanson George H. Thomas Leicester Robert A. Bell George C. Marshall Rutland George E. Sayles Adams Eighth Regiment Eskdale West Newbury Freidrick Hecker Northampton W. L. Baker E. M. Stanton Amherst GL. Stearns William L. Green Methuen L. L. Merrick Palmer O. W. Wallace Francis A. Clay James Appleton Ipswich George W. Perry Hubbard W. Smith Athol W. F. Barnett Foster South Framingham Alpha John A. Hawes East Boston Stoneham Brass Band Dalton Reading F. D. Hammond South Chatham E. J. Griges Belchertown James A. Perkins Everett George C. Meade Lexington Martha Seaver Kingston Cambridgeport Preston Beverly Farms American Watch Company Band Waltham Ladd and Whitney Post Norwich Brass Band East Pepperell Brass Band Greenfield Drum and Fife Corps Berkshire Pittsfield Prentiss M. Whiting North Attlepore William J. Eaton Henry Clay Wade Cottage City Rowse Rk, Clarke Whitinsville George Sk, Lira Norwood Thomas A. Parker Pepperell Galen Orr John A. Andrew Post the Grand Army Sons Daugters
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