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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1890
Page
2
A Monday night caucus voted against political legislation, deeming passage impolitic and unnecessary. The clerk cited statutory law and the constitution for guidance, while Judge Heath of Manchester opposed the bill. The caucus adjourned without action.
Fine weather brought plentiful birds as two heats of the setter Derby were run. Zig-Zag won the second series after a close heat with Troy. Spotted Boy defeated Maid of Kent for the last cover point. Tapster narrowly beat Tyke. Spotted Boy led final standings. Datcha and Gossip showed speed. Olga and fan performed well on game. Weather turned cold and misty, birds wild, new grounds three miles from town, six covers found by one brace. Tapster lost first place due to back failure. Spotted Boy excelled under Frank Richards for Indiana ownership. Next, ig-Zag earned second, Tapster third. Remaining Derby heats featured Kip Rap line siblings. Second setter Derby series set for tomorrow.
The National Farmers Alliance adopted resolutions in Ocala Florida denouncing Lodge election bill and the Louisiana lottery. They also created a committee from each state delegation to probe conduct of McCune, L. F. Livingstone, and President Polk regarding Georgia senatorship amid alleged money influence.
Dr J Walter Fewkes presented a study on the Zuni religion at the Boston Society of Natural History showing summer ceremonial dances, rain prayers, and the tablet dance Hay ma she que with figures Meata tash a and Ar toish ley. He stressed environmental influence on ritual forms and described shrines, priesthood, and sacred offerings with stereopticon illustrations.
A Maine Reporter tally shows 275 corporations formed between Jan 1 and Nov 8 1890 by Massachusetts men with Massachusetts funds to do business under Maine law. Capital claimed totals 101 230 790 though much remains unpaid, prompting calls for Maine and Massachusetts reforms and stricter enforcement.
Mr Oliver Ames and Miss Elise Alger West wed at noon in Arlington Street Church Boston with grand ceremony. Guests included numerous Ames family members and notable attendees. After a wedding breakfast at the Ames residence the couple plan to sail for Europe from New York on Wednesday for an extended continental tour.
Miss Caroline Campbell Rollins wed Henry Edwin Brown of Minneapolis in a Brighton Avenue Baptist Church ceremony conducted by Rev. C. B. Turner. Best man William Rollins and maid of honor Mabel Brown led a bridal party, with a reception at 45 Aliston Street following the ceremony.
Mr L Fishel and Miss Jennie E Morse were married at Temple Adath Columbus Avenue in a ceremony before family and friends. The bride wore a princess gown of white tulle with an overdress of mousseline de sole and white orchids. Ushers included M Morse A L Shapero and J C Morse. Best man was Jacob Fishel. Afterward guests gathered at Pierce Hall for a reception. The couple plan to live at 28 Waumbeck Street and receive on Fridays in February.
Colonel Stephen K. Welch married Miss Electa Howes of Lowell in Lynn at their Summer street home. Rev A A Williams officiated in a ceremony attended by friends from Lynn, Lowell, Amesbury, Somerville, Boston, Chicago and Maine. The bride wore white serge and silk with lace and orange blossoms. reception ended at 10. Ushers were Fred Stanley and Ettie Lord. The couple will reside in Lynn. Welch holds important secret-order positions. A bridal tour is planned later.
The Rev Samuel Carter Brown D D died in Warren Rhode Island on a Tuesday. Born in Westbrook Maine July 12 1818 he taught at East Greenwich Seminary and held pastorates in Greenwich Newport Norwich Conn New Bedford Fairhaven Taunton Weymouth and Fair River Mass Warren and Providence R I He served as presiding elder and treasurer for various church bodies and represented the U S church at a 1870 general conference in Canada. He leaves a widow and one son.
Yale candidates for the crew are practicing daily in New Haven with five holdovers from last year Brewster Ives Hartwell Ferris and Simms. The three open seats go to Kumpke Balliet Morrison Crosby Ryle Rogers and Wallis. They will train two hours each afternoon until February when training table work increases.
A refined Vendome musicale hosted by Mrs. Ames and Mrs. Andrew featured E Humphrey Allen Gertrude Edmands Timothée Adamowski Eugene de Danckwardt Ernst Perabo and Anton Hekking with Max Zach on piano. MIT Phi Beta Epsilon initiated Stephen Bowen Carlos Alberto Killimné Charles Arthur Lotz and George Mason Howes at Young's. Thorndike Medical Club held its annual dinner led by Dr. W F Semple with guests Dr. Stevens Jack and Preble. South Boston Yacht Club December meeting announced next year’s ball on Feb 2 1891 with Edmunds Orchestra. club honored late member Carl J. Benson. Numerous prominent arrivals listed by city and hotel sections.
A letter to the Post discusses a Reformed Episcopal Church event on Dartmouth Street in which the Rev Somerset Gardner denounced evangelist monk Father Ignatius. The writer accuses Gardner of falsehoods, disreputable conduct in England, and drafting questionable questions to Mr Gray, calling for more Christian charity amid accusations and counterclaims.
United States Circuit Court records Nelson v Boston & Albany for injuries from a defective tender truck near West Springfield on Jan 4 1887. Salem Superior Court hears City of Salem vs Charles S Clark demurrer over barn built over street line. case adjourned sine die.
The December first session covers multiple tort actions, including Joshua Brothers v Way et al and Eliza A Follett v John G Robinson, with verdicts for defendants in the first case and monetary claim details in the second. Also listed are numerous precedents, cross-referenced cases, and fourth session entries, followed by probate notices and a Norfolk County divorce libel adjournment.
In Dedham on December 3 the Norton Manufacturing Company of Walpole received a two week continuance at an adjourned third ninth meeting. Carrie M Mallard of Franklin, a third adjourned third meeting, and a one year adjournment. Iown Steese Clarke’s case saw a 5 percent additional dividend bringing total to 10 percent. Sarah Saunders of Canton received an adjourned third meeting with discharge not granted. Winfield Blake of Hyde Park stayed to first Wednesday in April after a second meeting. Ruth Blake’s Hyde Park petition for stay granted. Oscar W Bingham’s Dedham case. oath taken, next meeting first Wednesday in March. D P Bird of Walpole given second meeting. oath administered. hearing to first Wednesday in April.
In the municipal court first session Judge Parmenter, second session Judge Iorlaith. The docket lists cases 37572 Boardmanry, 4028 McNeil v Merriam gan, 4819 Washburn v Mil, 4667 Johnson v Sargent.
A dainty fair opened in the parlors of the Second Church yesterday and runs until 10 pm. Six tables feature fancy goods with chairmen Mrs J C Wetherell Miss Emily Mansfield Miss King and Miss Mary K Lincoln. Amestic table led by Mrs E A Horton and candies by Mrs George B Clapp. The Orange Tree adds a grab bag twist. A New England supper organized by Mrs John Capen and Mrs Kate Macmahon was served in the dining room last evening. Proceeds go to the Second Church ladies fund.
Around 6 10 p m a man believed to be Walter Connors a Newton grocer was run down and killed by a moving train in the Boston and Albany train house on Kneeland street. About 8 p m in the same yard Thomas McGuire a 24 year old brakeman living in Providence was crushed between cars and killed instantly while coupling cars. An hour earlier he had secured a life insurance policy.
Professor Koch, famed for cholera microbe work, reportedly claims a vaccination can cure consumption, a claim debated due to cost and practicality. He argues alcohol as a food aids recovery, praising Dutty's Pure Malt Whiskey for purity and medicinal power while warning against inferior substitutes.
Announcement lists mandolin guitar banjo violin and other instruments for gift, with Ditson Company Stores in Boston New York Philadelphia and J C Haynes Co Boston as sellers. Also highlights choice song collections sacred solos piano and operatic piano selections with prices and mail order option.
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