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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1894

Page

6

Lactated Food and Baby Growth Featured in Family Letter

A letter from L D Yager of Alton Illinois praises lactated food for infant nourishment and prevention of cholera infantum. It recounts his nephew Henry Hewitt Yager born 1892 who survived severe prematurity after using lactated milk products and baby foods, with a photo illustrating improvement after ten weeks on the diet.

L. D. Yager Alton Iil Petrait Henry Hewitt Yager Richard III

Death of J. N. Lauder Former Old Colony official

J. N. Lauder longtime Old Colony Railroad motive power superintendent died at his Concord New Hampshire home. Born 1888 in Topsham Vermont, he rose from machinist apprentice to master mechanic and superintendent roles across several railroads. An active Republican and leader in railroad circles, he served in New Hampshire legislature and on national exhibits boards.

James N. Lauder Old Colony Concord N. H Topsham White River Junction Northern N. H.) Railroad Company Boston & Lowell and Concord Mexican Central Railroad Lauder Old Colony Railroad Company New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company American Railway Master Mechanics Master Car Builders’ Associations New England Railroad Club Massachusetts Charitable Mechanics’ Association New Hampshire Department of Transportation Chicago

Cordaville Mystery Body Found Near Rail Line

A young man, described as intelligent and promising, was found dead beside the Boston & Albany railroad track near Cordaville station. Dr. Henry A. Jewett and Southboro officials seek identification. A head bruise suggests possible foul play, with suspicions tied to nearby residents.

South Framingham Cordaville Boston & Albany Cordaville Station Henry A. Jewett Northboro Southboro

Sutherlin Called as Pastor of Medford Church of Christ

The Church of Christ on Broadway Medford has named A G Sutherlin of Orleans Indiana as pastor. The former pastor Rev George L Smart resigned June 11. Sutherlin, 24, single, comes with a strong recommendation from his previous church and the Kentucky Bible School president. He says he aims to preach the gospel rather than entertain and shows interest in Christian endeavor work.

Medford Church of Christ On

Strikers Backfired as Natick Bomb Aims at Armenians Swedes

NATICK Aug 28 Excitement followed an early morning blast at the Ring boarding house on Foskett court and nearby homes. A three foot gas pipe loaded with explosive shattered cellar windows and cracked the foundation but did little damage. Landlord Ring blames striking workers who had taken in Armenians and Swedes, says bombs intended to scare them away. Police and boarders will monitor the house after the incident.

Natick Hiram P. Ring Foskett Court King’s House Terra Firma Ring Post Driscoll & Haton North Main Street Driscoll & Eaton’s J. W. Wolcott’s Spencer Bean Prouty

East Boston Councilman Denies Drinking Charge After Station 1 Altercation

Councilman Manasseh Bradley of Ward 2 East Boston protests a claim by Lieutenant Ritter of Station 1 that he was intoxicated last Sunday morning. He asserts he has never drunk, challenges any proof, and accuses the lieutenant of losing composure and using abusive language.

Manasseh Bradley Ward 2 East Boston Ritter Station 1 Boston

Monster clam bake draws crowds to Rehoboth

A monster clam bake in Rehoboth managed by the Rehoboth Historical Society fed about 2000 people in a large tent at the town center. Prominent men from Providence Pawtucket and Attleboro attended. The village had holiday decor and barges ferried guests from nearby towns with two brass bands in attendance.

Attleboro Rehoboth

Change at Massachusetts Insurance Department

William S. Smith resigns after nearly twenty years as deputy insurance commissioner to become actuary at a life insurance company. Frederick L. Cutting, long chief clerk, is named as Smith’s probable successor. governor to receive a formal nomination. Cutting, born in the North End in 1862, joined the department in 1872 and is famed for precision. Smith cites happy relations and compares leaving to parting from family.

William 5. Smith Massachusetts Insurance Department Frederick L. Cutting Rhoades Cutting George S. Merrill North End Smith Department

Along the Water Front Feats and Sea Race Plans

The Commodore Dixon yacht Acteon hosted the Old Owl Fishing Club on a Massachusetts Bay cruise with Professor Bob Hyde seizing the largest catch. A proposed race between boats Adams and Columbia is teased, with $100 prize offered, while Fortuna sails home after carrying away her foretopmast. The Seamen's Union defends wage standards amid industry pressure and emphasizes sailors' right to accept fair terms.

Commodore Dixon Acteon E. J. Plunkett Owl Massachusetts Bay Rober Hyde John A. Rogers Jonah Owls Bob Hyde M. L. Morris W. H. Phillips Lawrence Ensign Reynolds Royal Navy Cooke Pacific Mail Service Chris Winters Adams Columbia Tom” Cooper Harry Jefery Cooper Jefery McManus Atlantic Avenue Leeward Post Ambrose Martin Boston Fortuna Greenlaw Seamen's Union

Henry Winsor Dead at Isles of Shoals

Henry Winsor 56 died yesterday morning at his Isles of Shoals cottage. Son of Henry Winsor of Philadelphia merchant circles, he had no current business role though heir to family shipping interests. Born in Boston, formerly in real estate, Somerset Club member. He had been ill with rheumatism recently and was moved home by a Towboat tug.

Henry Winsor Isles of Shoals Philadelphia Boston & Philadelphia Steamship Company Boston Towboat Company Mr. Winsor, Jr Boston Berkeley Street

Marblehead Posies and a Flower Show

Marblehead gardens reflect the town’s distinctive character with sturdy old fashioned flowers thriving on limited rocky soil. A fringe of blooms lines narrow paths and odd plots, and the Abbott Hall flower show this afternoon drew largely from local marblehead gardens and drew good attendance.

Marblehead Marbleheader Abbott Hall

Attorney General v New England Construction Case Heads to Supreme Court

The garbage case will go to the Supreme Court for decision on law points and will be argued in the coming fall. The case of the attorney-general against the New England Construction Company was determined last week by Judge Holmes.

Supreme Court New England Construction Company Holmes

Classifieds: Situations Wanted and Rates

Brief classified notice offers situations wanted at 1 cent per word and other wants at 1 cent per word. Includes no names or locations, simply advertising terms for readers to submit their word counts and offerings.

Disorderly Houses Shake-Up and Police Shake-Up Notes

A jumble of dates and officer movements outlines a broad reorganization of police and regulatory actions. Transfers of officers, raids on policy shops, and suggested investigations are recorded alongside names such as Governor Greenhalge and Captain Watts. General shifts in command and new rules for team structure are noted, with multiple August entries pointing to a general department overhaul.

Eves Ss Sviss Tvs Oure Lyt Peepers Peer Eree Dune Greenhalge Coos Noumco Hanscom Sheehan Ernor Greenhaige Poland Springs Peet vVerress Seccesssesee Saly Sl Watts Martin

Tremble Feeney Avon Bridegroom Married in Avon Church

Miss Annie E Feeney daughter of Mr and Mrs James Feeney of High street Avon and Mr Thomas F Tremble of Boston were married at St Michael’s Catholic Church Avon this morning. Nuptial mass followed a ceremony by Rev J J Kelly with Wagner’s wedding march. The couple planned a post ceremony breakfast and reception then a New York State trip before settling in Roxbury. Over 100 guests from Boston Fall River Somerset Providence New York Randolph Brockton and other areas attended.

AVON Annie E James Feeney High Street Thomas F. Tremble Boston St. Michael’s Catholic Church Wagner Patrick McMann Somerset Mary A. Feeney J. J. Kelly William Dukes Daniel Flynn Randolph Alfonsie Wood Barrington Street Dorchester Fall River Providence New York Randolph and Brockton New York State Ruggles Street Roxbury Frank Wood John Griffin William Murphy Edward Phelan Theodore Snelling Andrew Bracken Edward Lewis F. Mahoney Stanwood Rose Gill Raymond Dyer Henry Hanson Benjamin Wolfe J. B. Lynch Charles Daly Joseph Noonan Mary McMann Patrick McCarthy Margaret McMann Thomas Walsh J. J. Gallagher Elmer Gorman R. C. Gates Stephen Tenry John Gorman Thomas Moore Hugh McMahon John McLaughlin Kate McMahon Michael Boyle Nellie McMahon John P. Sullivan Annie E. M. Sullivan Annie M. Sullivan Patrick Sullivan Braintree Mary Danehy William Kelly Patrick Feeney Stoughton John Tonry Annie McNiff John P. Tonry Maggie McNiff Lizzie Tonry Lizzie McNiff Frank Tonry George McNiff Michael J. Walsh J. Frank Goers Nellie J. Walsh Andrew McCabe Fllen Redihan Edward McCabe George Redihan Andrew F. McCabe John T. Callahan Maggie McCabe Philip O'Hara Kate McCabe William F. O'Hara Mary Murphy Annie Murphy

Boston Police Shakeup Under New Governor and General Martin

Four months after Governor Greenhalge nominated General Augustus P. Martin as police board chair, Boston faces a department in flux with promotions transfers and a broad open inquiry policy. Specific moves include Captain Wescott’s transfer to Station 3 and Lieutenant Hoffman’s elevation amid veteran considerations. The board seeks harmony as probes continue and public access to investigations is favored. Patrolman S. Kittrell was dismissed for arresting after court hours without consent, highlighting tightened rules amid reform.

Frederic T. Greenhalge Augustus P. Martin Boston Board of Police Commissioners Albert T. Whiting Division 4 Police Department Martin Post Wescott Hoffman Inspector Evans Evans Brown Boston Poland Springs Salter S. Kittrell Division 9

Officers punished for warrant practice and new patrolmen named

Warrants issued without notifying the superior officer led to a commission ruling, the first such case in years. Some say dismissal was too harsh and a reprimand would suffice if the law was followed. Reserve officers Nelson, Kells, Mitchell, and O'Brien are appointed patrolmen in their respective divisions.

James M. Nelgon Edward Kells John F. Mitchell Bartholomew A. O’brien

Ox Barbecue Roast At Apollo Garden For Roslindale Church

A 1000 pound ox will be barbecued in Southern style at Apollo Garden near Franklin Park Roxbury Saturday night. Proceeds benefit Roslindale Catholic Church led by Father John F. Cummings. Expert Charles W. Allen of Lexington Virginia will kill and cook the beef after decades of experience.

Apollo Garden Franklin Park Roxbury Roslindale Catholic John F. Cummings Father Cummings Charles W. Allen Lexington Allen

Southern elites hold ox roast with live barbecue feast

A public barbecue for the best known Southern families features an ox roasted in a trench, slowly revolved on iron rods. The ox, a gift from Alderman John H. Lee, fattens in Brighton pastures while Congressman Joseph H. O'Neil and John A. Murphy prepare speeches. Father Cummings offers a cabin passage to Europe for the top ticket seller.

John H. Lee Brighton Joseph H. O'Neil John A. Murphy Father Cummings Europe

Cambridge dealer sues telegram mixup over death

Real estate dealer E Hancock of Cambridge suffered fear and sorrow when a telegram announced his wife’s death in Poland Missouri. He delayed travel to Maine and funeral plans began before another message clarified it was his niece Abby who had died, not his wife.

United States Hay Fever Association Meets in Bethlehem

The twenty first annual meeting was held in the Bethlehem Methodist church this afternoon with presiding officer Hon F B Fay of Chelsea. President elect is David Wells of Gettysburg Penn.

Bethlehem N. H United States Hay Fever Association F. B. Fay Chelsea David Wells Gettysburg Penn

Sewer bonds award to Boston broker Rollins firm

On August 2 a bid opening awarded fifty thousand dollar thirty year sewer bonds to B. H. Rollins and Son, Boston brokers, as the lowest bidders at 1.0884 percent yield. The action marks the completion of the sale of the issue.

B. H. Rollins & Son Boston

Up in the Air A Veteran Who Aspired Governor

Patrick F. O Neil of Charlestown rose to prominence by climbing steeples and tall structures. A war veteran and former gubernatorial candidate, he survived a 45 foot fall that did not kill him as he pursued a life spent in ascent and public service in Massachusetts.

Patrick F. O’neil Charlestown Old Commonwealth Old Bay

Steeple Climber Patrick ONeil a Rising Figure in Boston

Patrick ONeil, a Socialistic Labor leader and famed steeple climber, works on the Old South Church 165 foot spire. He has previously scaled the 200 foot SS Peter and Pauls tower and the 247 foot navy yard chimney, using a fifty foot pole and rope to access the spire.ortut

State House Patrick Greenhalge Lowell O'Neil Old South Church Boston New England O’neil Bunker Hill Monument Lewiston Newfoundland Egan Lincoln Street SS. Peter and Paul's Church South Navy Yard John Powers

City teamster rescues man at Warren Avenue Bridge

John Green a bridge department teamster yesterday morning rescued Miles Cohen who fell from the pier near the draw at War ren avenue bridge. Green jumped in and, with help from Harry Bowler, pulled him out after a difficult effort.

John Green Miles Cohen Warren Avenue Cohen Green Harry Bowler

Knights of Pythias Parade In Washington Draws Thousands

August 28 in Washington saw the Knights of Pythias march from Camp Washington to Pennsylvania Avenue with around eight thousand in line. President Cleveland watched from a White House stand as the procession passed, led by cavalry and militia units. The Supreme Lodge meeting yielded no major business, and Mrs George W Bemis of Worcester was chosen as next supreme chancellor.

Washington Knights of Pythias Camp Washington Monument Grounds Seventeenth Street Pennsylvania Avenue Knights Cleveland White House Fae Citizens’ Committee National Rifles National Fencibles Champion Prize United States Corcoran Cadets Carnahan Massachusetts John H. Abbott Maine Horace W. Stewart New Hampshire Charles S. Clifford Supreme Lodge Supreme Assembly of the Pythian Sisterhood George W. Bemis Worcester

Mrs Colby dies in Newton widow of Gardiner Colby

Mrs Mary L Colby widow of Gardiner Colby Boston philanthropist and millionaire merchant died suddenly in Newton of heart disease. She married in 1886 and lived in Newton since 1848. She long led the Women’s Baptist Foreign Missionary Society and supported many educational and religious causes. Surviving are three sons five daughters twenty grandchildren and three great grandchildren. The Rev Mr Colby and family had been visiting and left for the West. Charles Colby is in Europe and Joseph Colby at Puget Sound.

Newton Mary L. Colby Gardiner Colby Boston Mr. Colby

Canton Nemo Visits Portland Harbor Sail and Dinner Planned

Canton Nemo Patriarchs Militant of Albany New York arrived in Portland and was escorted to the Falmouth Hotel by Canton Ridgely. An evening at Odd Fellows Hall followed and a harbor sail with Canton Evergreen of Gardiner and Canton Ridgely is planned along with a shore dinner on the islands.

Portland Canton Nemo Albany N. Y Falmouth Canton Ridgely Odd Fellows’ Hall Canton Evergreen of Gardiner Cantons Nemo Evergreen

Newport excursion by special train from Park Square

A popular trip to Newport leaves Park Square station at 9 thirty a m tomorrow aboard a special train. Round trip tickets cost one dollar each. Application locations are 3 Old State House and Park Square station.

Newport Park Square Station Old State House

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Baby Gay J. N. Lauder W. S. Smith Insurance Board Commissioners IN Harmony Gen. Martin Tremble Feeney Kittrell FR. Cummings Roslindale Patrick O’neil Old South Steeple Washington St Garment Dept Plymouth Rock Compan Albany Patriarchs the American Tool & Machine Co Kingston St
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