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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1886

Page

8

New England Woman's Press Association Meets at Hatch Home

The New England Woman's Press Association held its second meeting at Miss Estelle M. Hatch's Bowdoin Street residence. Mrs. Sally Joy White of the Herald presided, and members discussed women's roles in journalism and drafted a constitutional framework. The next meeting is planned for early January.

New England Woman’s Press Association Estelle M. Hatch Bowdoin Street Association Sally Joy White The Herald McBride Southern Woman’s Press Association New England Miss Blackwell Woman’s Journal Minna Caroline Smith Helen Winslow Edith K. Perry the Record A. Marion Donovan the Post M. A. McBride American Art Kate D. Parker Salem Gazette Clara Shattuck Marlboro Mirror-Journal Goodwin the Watchman Addie Heath Lothrop Publishing Company Reynolds Goss Lucy Lovell Mary Twomley Gilpin Somerville Journal

Republican Cauces Ward 1 Nomination Chaos and Reports

Republican caucuses across many wards nominated common council candidates while Ward 1 saw accusations of illegal voting and adjournment to Saturday. The article lists ward by ward candidates for the common council and ward and city committees, with a note on Ward 15 endorsing delegates who oppose Bromwich and pledging support to their nominee.

ClappConcludes Dorchester Lecture on Cymbeline

Mr. Henry A. Clapp wrapped up his Dorchester series with a lecture on Cymbeline at Winthrop Hill. He outlined the play's late Shakespearean period, its fusion of sources, and Imogen as a main figure, noting its artistic decadence yet moments of diviner insight. Proceeds from a Hamlet lecture next week will benefit St Mary's Church.

Henry A. Clapp Winthrop Hill Dorchester Halmsted Boccacio Shakspere B.C Imogen Posthumus Othello Jachimo Posthums Iachimo Clapp

Alderman Allen Renominated by Ward Delegates

The eighth district Republican aldermanic convention met at the city headquarters. Councilman Sanford presided and Alanson W. Beard was named chairman. Delegates totaled twenty one from Ward 18 and Ward 47, and A A Woodward moved renomination of Alderman Allen by acclamation. The motion passed unanimously. A district committee was appointed, G J Hathone and Dr Edwin T Eastman to serve.

Allen Sanford Ward 17 Alanson W. Beard Ward A. A. Woodward G. J. Hathone Edwin T. Eastman

Labor Campaign Meeting Plans Ballot Distribution and Rallies

The labor committee of 100 chaired by John J. Bicknell discussed organizing for election day with ward captains to nominate five Knights of Labor per precinct for ballot distribution. Upcoming lectures by Henry George were announced, and several labor advocates pledged support for George McNeill. A series of meetings and rallies were scheduled in Ward 16 Franklin School, Ward 20, and Waverly Hall Charlestown with speakers George E. McNeill Henry George and Frank K. Foster.

Labor Committee of 100 Preble Hall John J. Bicknell J. R. Loveland General Committee Knights of Labor Trades Union Henry George McNeill George E. McNeill Frank K. Foster Waverly Hall Charlestown

Obituary of Boston merchant Richard Perkins dies at advanced age

Richard Perkins a long time Boston merchant and North End resident dies leaving an unmarried man’s estate recently donated about 86000 to charity including 25000 to the Swedenborgian Church and 25000 to the Homoeopathic Hospital. He had earlier partnered with Ammie Cutter in tanners oil business and carried it on after Cutter’s withdrawal. The Perkins family is linked to the Hancock and Dodd lines.

Richard Perkins Boston North End Ammie Cutter Perkins Swedenborgian Church Homoeopathic Hospital Hancock Dodd

Death of Isaac Lea LL D a noted American naturalist

Isaac Lea LL D died in Philadelphia aged about 95. Born March 4 1792 in Wilmington Del he rose to prominence in natural history joining the Zoological Society of London Linnean Society of Bordeaux and others and served as president of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia from 1853 to 1858 His mineral and paleontological collections grew to great size with a unique display of freshwater shells.

Isaac Lea Philadelphia Dr. Lea Wilmington Del Lea Zoological Society of London Linnean Society of Bordeaux Imperial Society of Natural History of Moscow Asiatic Society of Bengal Academy of Natural Sciences of

Hoboken Betrothed Dies After Prolonged Illness

Dr. August E. Lowenthal of Hoboken N J died today of consumption. He was engaged to Gretchen Holtz who with her sister was a victim of Druggist A M Endes’s fatal mistake a year ago last July. He had failed since Miss Holtz’s death.

August E. Lowenthal Hoboken N. J Gretchen Holtz A.M. Endes Miss Holtz

Porter Draws Lines Around Faneuil Hall in Old South Talk

The Rev. Edward G. Porter of Lexington delivered his fifth lecture on The Old North End at Old South Church. He traced the area around Faneuil Hall highlighting historic spots from Brattle Street Church to Rumford and Dock Square, ending with Peter Faneuil and the cradle of liberty.

Edward G. Porter Lexington Old North End Old South Church Faneuil Hall Brattle Street Atwood Oyster House Count Rumford Old Dock Square Roderick Passage Liberty Peter Faneuil

Executive nominations for Boston and Charlestown courts

The executive council nominated reappointments for municipal and police court clerks in Boston Charlestown Newburyport Lynn and Lawrence. John Leighton William Connolly Daniel Williams Edward Bartlett Henry Oliver Henry Hopkins Edward Cate and Simon Davis were named. Supervisors have been appointed by the Governor for the Lowell election next Tuesday.

Executive Council John ©. Leighton Boston William T. Connolly Same Daniel Williams Charlestown Edward #&. Bartlett Newburyport Henry C. Oliver Lynn Henry F. Hopkins Lawrence Edward W. Cate Newton Simon Davis

Highland rink damage inspection orders issued

Building inspectors visited the ruins of the Highland rink and ordered shoring of remaining trusses to prevent collapse. Officials believe parts like lanterns decorations and lumber may be saved. Mr McKay家 loss estimated at 45000 dollars as demolition starts immediately.

Highland Rink McKay

No better remedy for croup than Cee's Cough Balsam

An advertisement touts Cee's Cough Balsam as the best remedy for croup and coughs sold by druggists.

Cee

Ladies Attend Unitarian Club Five Year Anniversary

The Unitarian Club on Beacon Street marked its five year existence by inviting women for the first time. Leaders proposed a Saratoga Springs Unitarian hall to host future conventions, with plans to include all denominations. Notables, including Leverett Saltonstall and Kate Ganett Wells, spoke on religion, education, and club aims as guests arrived for a 5 o'clock reception and supper.

Unitarian Club Beacon Street Vendome Leverett Saltonstall Jon Lowell George S. Hale Henry A. Ed Francis H. Brown Weston Lewis William H. Baldwin Saratoga Springs George 5 Hale Winslow Warren Arthur T. Lyman Francis C. Lowell George 5. Hale Thomas N. Hart Edward Everett Hare Suffolk Unitarian Conference Howard Atheneum Mr. Hale Harvard B. Haskell Brooke Herford Saltonstall Kate Gannett Wells Unitarian Saratoge James Freeman Clarke John Farlow Archibald M. Howe Edward Hale Goitheil New York E. E. Hale Matthew Luce Mary Hemenway Thomas F. Semple Alfred Hosmer Oscar H. Sampson John G. Wetherell William H. Ladd Thomas Sherwin D. Webster King Samuel Wells Henry Lyon Charles A. Grinnell Grenville H. Norcross Norcross

Conclave of Retail Grocers Elects Delegates at New England Meeting

The New England Retail Grocers Association held its annual meeting at the fruit and produce exchange. President George H. Bond oversaw proceedings as J. H. Wright read minutes and reports. Delegates to the state convention were chosen, and a Christmas gift ban was adopted to ease busy season. The body, numbering about 375, reported year activity and a treasury of 1578 dollars after expenses and a 100 dollar debt payment.

New England Retail Grocers’ Association Fruit and Produce Exchange George H. Bond J. H. Wright E. D. Wood Messrs H. W. Tisdale B. Faunce State Association A. K. Clee Board of Treasury

First WCTU Meeting Opens at Odd Fellows Hall

The Women’s Christian Temperance Union held its first evening meeting at Odd Fellows Hall. Mrs. H. A. Gordon presided. Miss Narcissa White spoke on the 146th psalm and the temperance movement in Hillsboro. Attendees heard from Mrs. Cheeney and Mrs. Rice on the national convention. musical numbers by Miss Minnie Billings and Miss Ellinwood. Mr. Cone’s humorous temperance tale.

Women’s Christian Temperance Union Odd Fellows Hall H. A. Gordon Narcissa White Hillsboro M. E. Cheeney H. G. Rice Minnie Billings Minnie Ellinwood R. W. Cone White Washington Territory

Aprons for Sale At Unity Church Benefit

The annual apron sale for the Ladies Benevolent Society opened in the church vestry with Cecilia Orchestra music. Lena Lincoln led the apron stock assisted by Grace Fulsom, offering garments for cooks and eaters, including lace trimmed and Puritan hems. Dora Bascom Smith performed recitations and announced a book of excerpts by Rev. M. J. Savage, Stray Arrows from a Fall Quiver, to be sold through stationers as a Xmas novelty.

Ladies’ Benevolent Society Church of the Unity Cecilia Orchestra Lena Lincoln Grace Fulsom Ruby Dora Bascom Smith M. J. Savage

First annual Christian Endeavor convention opens in Phillips Church

The first annual convention of the Societies of Christian Endeavor convened at Phillips Church. Morning sessions covered committee work with five minute talks by local leaders on each committee including Sunday school temperance social missionary calling prayer meeting lookout music and YPCC. Rev K R Meredith addressed the gathering in the evening.

Societies of Christian Endeavor Phillips Church F. P. Shumway, Jr Melrose Fruit and Flower Committee Kate E. Johnson Lowell Carrie Elliot South Boston N. M. Nichols Haverhill Frank A. Arnold Rockland Ada R. Hartshorn Sout Boston Blanch O. Levelard Newburyport E. Josephine Wilcox Medford Lookout Committee Benjamin Moody Concord Music Ella E. Severance Lynn Annie E. Hills South Boston K. R. Meredith D.D

Sleighing Carnival Draws 200 Teams on Medford Road

Merrily rang the sleigh bells as 200 teams joined a brisk sleighing carnival on the Medford road. Farmers and riders like George A Ayres with Redwood and John Goulding with Bonita joined in, while Frank Meehan Aley Woodward J J Bowen H Ruffin and others guided their mounts in the spirited event. Weather promises another lively day with hoped for brushes and more fun.

Medford George A. Ayres Redwood Frank Meehan George A John Goulding Bonita Aley Woodward Colonel Parnell Ben Billings Mystic Boy William Mealey Jessie Sam Brock Black Diamond J. J. Bowen

Masonic Election Held in Egyptian Hall Boston

The Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Massachusetts convened in Egyptian Hall at the Masonic Temple. Officers elected include Sejanus Bowen, A. H. Hartley, Edward Coggins, Charles W. Romney, Alfred F. Chapman, and others. Appointments were made for Gillette, Blake, Jones, Piper, Witt, and Nourse.

Massachusetts Egyptian Hall Masonic Temple Sejanus Bowen Boston A. H. Hartley Fall River Edward Coggins Charles W. Romney Alfred F. Chapman George A. Gillette Albert Blake Salem Daniel W. Jones Roxbury Thomas Piper Worcester Charles T. Witt East Boston Benjamin FE. Nourse Grand Sentinel

Booth Stars In The Fools Revenge At Boston Theatre

The Boston Theatre featured Mr. Booth as Bertuccio in The Fool's Revenge with superb acting despite the script’s limits. His portrayal keeps the character from becoming revolting, especially in the harrowing scenes with Fiordelisa and the revelation of her ruin.

Boston Mr. Booth Bertuccio Fiordelisa Erma Vaders

Theatre season notes with Edwin Booth plays and arrivals

Edwin Booth set to perform as Richard III and Macbeth next week with a busy stage slate. John T Raymond headlines at Park with a new comedy The Woman and Frank Mayo returns in Adonis at Hollis Street. Modjeska appears Dec 27 for four weeks. Mikado returns to Globe with a strong cast. Theodora starring Olcott occupies the house. Harbor Lights still runs at the Museum. Bijou features The Galley Slave. Karl the Pedler at Howard. W H H Murray at Boston Theatre Christmas reading How John Norton the Trapper Spent his Christmas. Run of Luck to Boston Theatre next year with a lavish production and strong company.

Edwin Booth Richard Iit Macbeth King Lear Hamlet John T. Raymond the Park Frank Mayo Hollis Street Mme. Modjeska Bijou Karl the Pedler Howard W. H. H. Murray Boston John Norton Trapper Drury Lane Theatre London

Question of Perjury Trial Resumes at Cambridge

The Chamberlin perjury case resumed with George H. Priest testifying about a note related to Whiting and a discount offer. Priest says he paid 250 after disputes over 300 and 200. Whiting of C B Whiting Co testified about bonds and 24000 of 4 1 8s paid in cash. Witnesses noted fees and earlier insolvency proceedings from 1882.

Chamberlin Cambridge George H. Priest Mr. Chamberlin Whiting Mr. Whiting Mr. Priest Charles B. Whiting C. B. Whiting & Co Priest United States John P. Wyman, Jr John P. Pa Oeaiy B. F. Butler

Court Session Delays Jury Empanelment Today

United States District Court date December 8 before Judge Nelson heard fifteen grand jurors report. Only fifteen appeared and no empanelment could occur. jurors were excused to Tuesday next.

United States District Court Nelson

Trials Resume In Civil Cases By Jury Today

United States Circuit Court announces that civil cases tried by jury will resume today Thursday at 10 o clock in the morning.

United States Circuit Court

Boston Superior Court session reports damages and trials

The record lists multiple cases heard in the First and Second Sessions before Justices Knowlton, Dewey, and Barker. It covers James Brooks vs City of Boston on land damages for West Roxbury Park with a verdict for the petitioner of 35545, plus details of other tort actions against Boston and Maine Railroad, Boston & Lowell Railroad, and Boston firms, with resumed proceedings and various attorney teams.

Superior Court Knowlton James Brooks City of Boston West Roxbury Park R. M. Morse, Jr and . T. Gray A. J. Bailey R. W. Nason David S. Harvey Boston & Lowell Railroad Company A. Hemenway Thomas Savage A. A. Strout W. H. Coolidge Feliza A. Veasey Boston & Maine Railroad Cliftendale E. Fales Sol Lincoln Walter J. Coolidge Veasey Maine R. R Bennet Blodgett Wood Finn Stearns Simpson Briggs Lerose Gaylord Cook Abbott Brady Cosgrove Tufts Eastern Slattery Daly Boston Marine Insurance Co Butler Gale Breck Lane Clark Taylor Cassidy Farley Campbell King Phenix Insurance Co Faxon Lawin Stetson Ropes Bigelow Dewey Bridget Armstrong Middlesex Railroad J. E. Butler L. M. Child James Hewins Theodore H. Ford Frances L. Tappan Electric, Gas and Purifying Machine Company New York New Hampshire A. W. Boardman W. Towne C. W. Bartlett George W. McConnell Stagdale Baker Money Smith Denning Johnson Truckwell Ennis Crosby Upton Foster Stemkraugs Cambridge R. R Brackett Leavitt Berenson Fee Sharp Plswaninati Boston & Providence Railroad Bryson Boston & Albany Railroad Willis Roberts Holmes Perham Fitzgerald Williams Alden Thurber Sinnot Greeley Grattam Robbins Eaton Littlefield Teele Hawley Kelleher Lowell Aspinwall Dunton Crane Newton Edwards Hall Robertson White Rowe Canney Nashua Savings Bank Quincy M. F. I. Co

Wages and Damages Dispute In Salem Court Case

Action of contract to recover 1250 wages from defendant corporation with a defense of forfeiture for lack of notice. Plaintiff funded $13837. Attorneys D W Quill for plaintiff and C A Sayward for defense. Also noted tort action for personal injuries from a fall on Boston Street Salem with Farnham for plaintiff and Evans for defense.

D. W. Quill C. A. Sayward Holmes City of Salem Boston Street Farnham F. L. Evans Smith Ginn Beaulieu Dionne Metcalf Potter West Haverhill Aqueduct Co Taylor City of Haverhill Buttrick National Exchange Bank Upton Cook McCullough O’ Reagan Empire State Steamship Co

New England Water Works Association Meets in Boston

The quarterly meeting of the New England Water Works Association was held at the Quincy House with forty members present. Henry W. Rogers presided. attendees came from New England states and from New York and Philadelphia.

New England Water Works Association Quincy House Henry W. Rogers Lowell Water Works New England States New York Philadelphia

Business Troubles Hit Firms Across Several States

The report lists multiple insolvencies and assignments including M. Foster & Co. of New York with $800,000 liabilities, W. A. Stowne of Newbern Tennessee, Shaw & Bray of Boston, and Lathimere & Blanton of Shelby North Carolina. It notes committees appointed for Paradis Haverhill and Coffin Haverhill, and a 25 percent cash plus 5 percent in twelve months settlement offer for B. S. Atwood Whitman.

Sunapee N. H Henry C. Hatch General Tracer Strafford Messrs Thomas Sanders E. C. Dow Kennedy Charles H. Coffin Haverhill J. L. Loiselle Worcester Morris Mesessohn Lynn E. B. Spencer Richmond C. A. St. Pierre, Grocer St. Germania Quebec Can Lathimere & Blanton Shelby N. C Pok & Granzer San Antonio Tex B. S. Atwood Whitman R. C. Tobin San Francisco

Massachusetts Total Abstinence Society Meets at Bromfield Street

The monthly meeting at 36 Bromfield street was led by E Dana Bancroft of Ayer. Secretary B R Jewell reported strong progress, noting 17 city elections on license vs no license flipped from prior year, with 880 gains for license and 7958 for no license, net 707 percent favoring no license.

Massachusetts Total Abstinence Society Bromfield Street E. Dana Bancroft Ayer B. R. Jewell

Woman's Suffrage Bazaar Opens at Music Hall

The Massachusetts Woman's Suffrage Association presents a Monday evening bazaar at Music Hall. Mrs Mary A Livermore will open the event at 7 40 followed by a 100 voice chorus from the New England Conservatory led by Professor Sherwin. Alfred DeSéva plays violin with two piano duet by Miss E O Brown and Olga Von Radecki. A social reception and sales of goods with restaurant service follow.

Music Hall Massachusetts Woman’s Suffrage Association Mary A. Livermore New England Conservatory of Music Sherwin Alfred DeSéva E. O. Brown Olga von Radecki

Antidote tonic mocks Prohibition era Newport

An article discusses Woodbury's Antidote a mock tonic sold by druggists and grocers. It humorously suggests the drink mimics gin with lemon juice and bitters and appeals to those without a liquor license amid Prohibition policing.

Woodbury Newport Rhode Island Saturday Evening Gazette

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