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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1887

Page

5

Lands and Indians Secretary Lamar Annual Report

The annual report of the Interior Secretary for the year ending June 30 1887 details public lands losses and restoration, Indian allotment aims, educational expansion with 14 818 students, and debates on funding and policy for tribal lands, cattle grazing, and mineral rights amid federal stewardship and law changes.

Secretary of the Interior United States Department General Land Office Congress Indian Bureau Five Civilized Tribes Indian Territory

Parker Sermon at Plymouth Church Ends Abruptly

Dr Joseph Parker preached from Judges xxi 3 at Plymouth Church. The sermon was scholarly and no local affairs were noted. During the closing Lord's prayer Parker appeared moved as he uttered forgive us our trespasses and as we forgive those who trespass against us, then left the pulpit with amen. Assistant Pastor Halliday explained the departure to meet a friend arriving by the Etruria from England. A reception for Parker will be held in the Sunday school room on a Tuesday evening.

Joseph Parker Plymouth Israel Parker Halliday Etruria England Plymouth Church Christendom Canon Isaac Taylor Wolverhampton Eng Algiers H. A. Boys The Guardian Boston Canon Taylor Brooke Herford Africa India St. Paul St. Augustine Cyrus A. Bartol West Church Christaan George A. Gordon New Old South Church David Gregg Park Street Church Christ Dr. Gregg Frederick Courtney D.D St. Paul’s Church

Governor Opposes Extra Session on Grade Crossings

Governor Lounsberry writes to Fairfield county petitioners that he will not call an extra legislative session. He argues the New York, New Haven & Hartford railroad should fund grade crossing removals in the state, cites public safety goals, and notes railroad commissioners can address injustices through mediation and appeals.

Hartrorp Conn Lounsberry Fairfield County New York New Haven & Hartford General Assembly

Irving Helps Beecher Memorial Fund Reach New Total

Henry Irving sent $298.50 from the Faust performance receipts to the Beecher monument committee with a note praising Beecher and Ellen Terry as friends. The fund total climbs to 50129.36.

Blecher Monument Fund New York Henry Irving Beecher Monument Committee Faust Star Theatre Irving Beecher Ellen Terry

French Catholic Church Dedicated in Lynn

The new French Roman Catholic church at Franklin and Endicott streets was dedicated this morning with Archbishop Williams of Boston presiding. Clergy included Fathers Harrington Levesque and others from nearby cities. Rev. Father Gadoury is named minister as the congregation numbers between 400 and 500.

Lynn Franklin and Endicott Streets Archbishop Williams Boston Mer. P. Strain Harrington and Levesque Worcester Damontier Lowell P. Hatley J. J. Grey Salem M. J. Matterson Peabody Father Gadou

Memorial Sermon for Deacon Samuel Buttrick at Salem

At First Church Salem this forenoon the Rev. Fielder Isreal delivered a memorial sermon for the late Deacon Samuel Buttrick. The tribute praised the deceased's modesty and worth with many Essex Lodge of Masons and Fraternity Lodge I O O F members in attendance. Buttrick was a charter member of Fraternity Lodge.

Salem Fielder Isreal Samuel Buttrick Essex Lodge of Masons Fraternity Lodge

George A Hoyt Dies in Fairfield County Retirement

Stamcorp Conn December 4 George A Hoyt longtime Pennsylvania Coal Company president and Fairfield County property owner retired in his usual health and was found dead this morning He lived in Fairfield County all his life and was about 70 years old.

Stamcorp Conn George A Hoyt Pennsylvania Coal Company Fairfield County

Daguestan Rug Shown as Christmas Gift Offer

John H. Pray, Sons & Co. list Dagestan rugs as Christmas gifts with prices down to 750 dollars each. The ad notes available stock and promotional pricing for the holiday season.

John H. Pray, Sons & Co

Canon Taylor's Controversial Islam Remarks Divide Clergy

Boston ministers and clergy circle react to Canon Taylor's claim that Islam leads in Africa and India. Revered figures like Brooks Herford Cyrus A. Bartol and George A. Gordon weigh the merits and risks of evangelism alongside Islam, urging continued Christian effort and caution against surrender.

Rutland rail sale gives control to Delaware & Hudson

State Street notes say the Rutland railroad sold to the Delaware & Hudson, with common stock to grant voting control. Price not disclosed. A favorable Central Vermont deal to take possession before 1890 lease expiry is possible. Congressional actions loom over speculation, markets uncertain, and dividend plans for West End stock eyed.

Rutland Railroad Delaware & Hudson Central Vermont

Sermon on Catholicism by Rev. James Reed at New Jerusalem

The Rev. James Reed spoke on Catholicism at New Jerusalem Church last evening. He contrasted optimism and pessimism, critiqued clerical celibacy infallibility prayers for the dead and priestly power, while acknowledging charity and good works among Catholics. He noted a shift since early Christianity and the Pope’s role in later ages.

James Reed New Jerusalem

Holmes Furniture Company Wholesale Offer at Tremont Street

The F M Holmes Furniture Company offers about a thousand pieces of furniture at wholesale prices from Studio Building 116 Tremont Street. This is promoted as a chance to secure a bargain for the public.

F. M. Holmes Furniture Company Tremont Street

Harvard Students Plan Boston Outreach Meetings at Globe Theatre

Harvard students organize five Sunday evening services at the Globe Theatre to reach Boston’s unchurched. Rev T T Munger preaches on conversion using St Paul as example. Students aim to raise 1100 dollars and issue tickets for admission with donation box at the Cooperative Society.

T. T. Munger D.D New Haven Appleton Chapel Apostle Paul St. Paul Boston Globe Theatre Cooperative Society

Funeral Service Held for Charles H. Minot Jr

Funeral services for Charles H. Minot Jr were conducted Saturday afternoon at the Church of the Advent. The casket was carried by eight of the deceased’s classmates to the catafalque as clergy from related churches led the Episcopal rites and prayers. Interment followed in Forest Hills Cemetery on the family lot.

Charles H. Minot Charles H. Minot, Jr Church of the Advent Waldo Barnette St. Mark’s Southboro C. ©. Grafton O. 8. Prescott Fond du Lac Wis Forest Hills Cemetery

Theatres Schedule of Evening Performances

Rosina Voices at Ae Theatres and The Barrister at Boston Museum lead the Boston listings. The Exiles at Boston Theatre and The Golden Giant at Theatre 18 Brey follow with Fantasma at Globe and The Ivy Leaf at Howard Athenaeum completing the night lineup.

Ae Theatre Rosina Hoston Museum the Barrister Boston Theatre The Exiles Hou Brey Golden Giant Globe Heatre Howard Athenum Ivy Leaf

Auctions Today Include Books and Fruit Lots

Fruit Snow and Co sells at 2 p.m. Today. Charles F Libbie & Co offers books at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Leonard & Co handles books and Horatio Harris oversees fruit at 11 a.m.

Hurlbut Hagan and Other Local Marriages Reported

In Boston on December 1 marriages included George H Hurlbut to Louisa Hagan by Rev C B Davi, and John Low to Ella Goodwin, both couples from local areas. Other ceremonies list Morrison-Lynolds, Stone-Hinds in Jersey City, and Gookin-Sistare in Lexington with various Boston participants.

Hurlbut Hagan C. BE. Davi George H. Hurlbut Louisa Hagan T Bis Wee . Hagan Ow—Good Win C. E . John Low Ella Ff. Goodwin Magoun Bickley Medford Charlie i Serevanes A Hughes Ma Ouu Cornelia Klett Philadelphia Morrison Lynolds C. Eavis John Morrison Elizabett ‘Olds E Pee Boston Edims Eterson—Fessenden S. H. Winkley Benjamin DD. Peterson, Jr Alice HL William H. Fessenden Hinds Jersey City Mr. Thompson William Stone Hdlice’ Danopie Justin I. Hinds Thomas Gookln Lexington Mt A John B. Thomas Heyenne Wyo Fanny Sistare It. Gookin Tse Whittle—Mcc

Death notices from city obituaries list multiple seniors and youths

Deaths: Helen Augusta Gardner 75 widow Morace Blanchard funeral Dec 1 at 49 Worcester St. Harriet Barnes 9 years 11 months 21 days, Brookline Dec 1. Eleanor F. McAlvin 66 in Amberat New Hampshire Nov 29. Thomas J. Shaw 65 typhoid fever Maiden Dec 2. Direxa C. Southwick widow Royal Southwick Dec 2.

Blanchard Helen Augusta Gardner Morace Blanchard Worcester Street Barnes Harriet Barnes Susan William J. Barnes Brookline Mary Elizabeth Wouth McAlvin Amberat N. H Eleanor F. McAlvin Shaw Hillside Avenue Maiden Thomas J. Shaw Southwick Direxa C. Southwick Royal Southwick

Special notices for Jinte's Pille Great English Remedy

An oval box labeled Jinte's Pille Great English Gout and Rheumatic Remedy is advertised as a 34 round oval package with 147 pills and available at all druggists. The brief notice emphasizes medicinal use and wide availability.

Jinte

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Lands and Indians Lamar Treasury Union Pacific Railroad Maryland Indiana Louisiana North Carolina Railroad Company North Carolina Nashville & Chattanooga Railroad Company Tennessee DR. Parker Connecticut President Hoyt State Street Cordley & Co West End New England Ting Baltimore & Ohio Road Abram French & Co Cor Devonshire Sts T. D. Boardman Congress Street Telephone John Jeffries & Sons Devonshire St Coffin & Henry OWA Iowa State St Des Moines Tremont H. Sargent Bromfield Street N. W. Turner & Co U. H. Crocker Milk Street D. el Tistey Ustrated Tremont St Brattleboro, Vt Co. C. Briggs & CO Appleton St City OF City of Boston Stony Brook City Hall Mass Beaton Ci of Paeicl Alfred T. Turner Harvard James Breen West Street Messrs Carolus Durand Colon and Couture Paris Ladies and WM. Bond & Son the Eastern Banking CO Francis A. Osborn T. Merrihew Kullberg Wisconsin Central Company Wisconsin Central Railroad Company Boston Sate Deposit and Trust Company Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company Henry F. Spencer Charles L. Colby Edwin H. Abbot Trustees Olgate Hoyt Middlesex Banking 60 Middletown Brast Funds J. M. Scudder OLD Colony Railroad J. M. Washburn John M. Washburn Treas Portsmouth Great Alls & Conway Railroad Eastern Railroad N. G. Chapin Roott Cotton Mills Eliot Clarke Halifax Street Railway Co EE. A. Freeman Exchange Place Devonshire Street George T. Stoddard Mason Building Kilby Street James F. C. Hyde Amerel Can Surety CO Henry P. Corrin Water Street Goorney Moxsz Baeder, Adamson & CO Park Department Oltyau Park Commissioners Benjamin Dean Patrick Maguire John F. Andrew Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Office of Park Commissioners Maik Street Ofice C. S High St Wells Willard U. S. Army Navy Yard Brooklyn Navy Department Washington, D. C Bureau of Construction and Repair Secretary of the Navy D. B. Harmony Oliver L. Briccs Washington Street Alb Gates Boston Museum Mr. R. M. Field Hollis Weir Isaac B.rick Clay Greene Nickee Rankin WM. Gillett O Saie Globe Theatr Mr. Sorts Stetson Hansons Alma Frederick Bryton Eugene Tompkins the Exiles Booth-Barrett Howard Athen W. H. Powers and Co NEW England Hospital Fair Choice Musical Entertainment Chickering Hall Mathilde Lennon Oliver Ames Hugh O’brien Tsidor R. de Espina T. W. Higgins Carl Zerrahn B. J. Lang Julius Bichbe William J. Winch Lyman W. Wheeler Chandler W. Smith D. T. Brigham la Rence Arthur Foote George Parker Leopold Lichtenberg Leon Keach Messrs. Chickering & Son’s Boston Music Hall Stoddard Lectures Pyrenees Lord Byron Constantinople Boston & Albany Raya Kruvad Company Boston & Albany Railroad Company Melonnon J. A. Rumrill Gallup Springfield Jackson Company Nashua N. H Edward M. Temple Nashua Navy Neptune Fire and Marine Insurance Company Eugene B. Hinkley Nashua Manufacturing CO Nashua Manufacturing Company W. P. Hussey Eastern Railroad Company Causeway Street
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