Confederate Veterans Unite North and South in Boston Reunion
Confederate veterans from the Southern and Northern armies extolled hospitality shown in Boston during encampment week. They cited Governor Curtis and General Taylor praising unity, pledged future fraternal ties, and expressed hope for a new national life under one flag after meetings in Boston's Revere House and Winthrop School.
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America
Winthrop School
Godspeed
Jim
P. H. Barry
National Guard
Nebraska
H. C. Gower
Canaan
General Barry
Twelfth Massachusetts
Old Twelfth Massachusetts
Railways offer low round trip first class to California
From Aug to Sept 9 the Chicago and Northwestern Union and Southern Pacific railways sell first class tickets from New England to Los Angeles and San Francisco and return for less than regular one way fares. Tickets valid on all regular trains. Special parties depart Boston Aug 17 and 24, with guided travel from Chicago stopping one day at Denver, Colorado Springs and Salt Lake. For rates and full details contact J. K. Brittain, general agent, 90 Washington Street, Boston, Mass.
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Chicago & Northwestern, Union and Southern Pacifo Railways
New England
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Boston
Chicago
Denver
Colorado Springs
Salt Lake
J. K. Brittain
Washington Street
Mass
Rebel Yell Heard at Point of Pines Union-Army Tie Seen
The 86th annual reunion of the First Massachusetts Heavy Artillery Association held at the Point of Pines drew about 110 comrades. Officers elected were President Joseph Arnold, Secretary George W. Lewis, and Treasurer Charles Green. Colonel Watson of the Forty-fifth North Carolina Confederate Infantry spoke, recalling the Civil War and urging friendship across past foes, ending with a rebel yell praised by all.
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Massachusetts Heavy Artillery Association
Point of Pines
Joseph Arnold
Boston
George W. Lewis
Melrose Highlands
Charles Green
Andover
Watson
Forty-fifth
North Carolina Confederate Infantry
Spottsylvania
Letter of Thanks Sent to Captain Gaskin
Captain Edward F. Gaskin of Station 2 Boston led the large G A R parade and oversaw mounted police on Tuesday. He has received many congratulations and today a letter praising his duties, written by a naval veteran who signs as Comrade.
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Gaskin
Edward F. Gaskin
Police Station
Boston
Mass
Abolitionist Portrait Gallery Opens at Ginn's Publishing House
An exhibition of portraits by the late IX. T. Billings is on display at Ginn's Publishing House, 29A Beacon Street. Loaned by the Society of Antiquity Worcester, the show features figures such as William Lloyd Garrison, Wendell Phillips, Theodore Parker, Lincoln, Sumner, Stowe, Butler, and a Montgomery, Alabama slave group from 1857-58.
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Ginn
Beacon Street
IX. T. Billings
Society of Antiquity
Worcester
William Lloyd Garrison
Parker Pillsbury
Wendell Phillips
Stephen Foster
Abby Kelley Foster
Theodore Parker
Henry S. Bowditch
Abraham Lincoln
Charles Sumner
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Benjamin F. Butler
Daughters of Veterans Hold Second Meeting in Chipman Hall
In Chipman Hall yesterday morning the Daughters of Veterans held the second meeting of their 14th annual convention. Miss Carrie Westbrook, national president, reported a flourishing society with better treasury and growing membership. She urged more enthusiasm among daughters of Loyal G A R and better observance of Memorial Day, adding that officer elections would be held today at Lorimer Hall.
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Chipman Hall
Daughters of Veterans
Carrie Westbrook
Ladies' Aid Convention Sees Talks of Name Change
President Frederick D. Tucker of Memorial University at Mason City spoke at Gilbert Hall as fund size and society name changes were set for today. National officers will be elected and installed, while a Daughters of Veterans visit marked a rare cross club greeting among Ladies' Aid, W. A. C., and Ladies of the G. A. R.
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Frederick D. Tucker
Memorial University
Mason City
Ladies’ Aid
Gilbert Hall
Sons of Veterans
Daughters of Veterans
Ladies’ Aid Society
War days recalled by village women and cowards
A woman recounts wartime village life showing hatred toward two men deemed cowards. She notes locals shunned them, children pelted them, and women crossed streets to avoid them. She says respect shifted to the soldiers in blue and that neighbors would not aid even starving rebels.
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Boys In Blue
New Tailoring Firm Opens at 207 Washington Street
The Bell Tailoring Company opens a store at 207 Washington street offering a large and varied line of fabrics for gentlemen's autumn and winter wear. Manager A. E. Baer, formerly with Arnheim of New York, brings his experience to the venture.
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The
Bell Tailoring Company
Washington Street
A. E. Baer
Arnheim
New York
Jolly Reunion of 56th Mass Volunteers Held
A festive gathering of the Fifty-sixth Massachusetts Veteran Volunteer Association took place at the Lancers' armory in Bulfinch street with a banquet. General Stephen M. Weld received an ovation while J. L. Burgess of Nashua was elected president, George A. Fletcher of Milford vice president, and F. B. W. Pike of Cambridge secretary treasurer. Five members were reported dead.
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Fifty-sixth
Massachusetts Veteran Volunteer Association
Lancers’ Armory
Bulfinch Street
Stephen M. Weld
J. L. Burgess
Nashua
N. H
George A. Fletcher
Milford
Mass
FB. W. Pike
Cambridge
Living Flag plea to repeat event on Beacon Street
George J. Stevens asks the Post to agitate a repetition of the living flag. He describes waiting five hours with his sister on Beacon Street opposite the Public Garden to see it and offers to close his business if the effort succeeds.
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Beacon Street
George J. Stevens
Summer Colic Season Warns Against Chill
The article explains that exposure to chill causes sudden stomach ills such as colic and indigestion, especially in hot weather or during travel. It recommends Sanford's Ginger tea to quickly warm circulation, ease cramps, and aid digestion, claiming it fights summer ills and is priceless for travelers. </s>
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Sanford
Sanford's Ginger Promises Quick Pain Relief At Fair
An old advertisement touts Sanford's Ginger as a timely dose to prevent summer colic and instantly relieve cramps. It claims speedy cures for bowel ills and urges Fortify yourself with the product during Watermelon Days.
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Sanford
Dining at Housman's German Restaurant in Boston
A travel note urges visitors not to leave Boston without dining at Housman's German Restaurant on Avery Street, highlighting its traditional fare and city ambience for a complete culinary experience.
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Boston
Housman
Avery Street
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