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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1888

Page

8

Unitarian Club Dines On Creeds In Mayors Night

Edward Atkinson opens with a critique of creeds as obstructions to religion at a December Unitarian Club dinner in Boston. Mayor-elect Hart, Porter of Quincy, and ex Mayor Martin attend with clergy guests Peabody Shippen Brooks Herford. Speakers praise religious tolerance and urge living Christlike service.

Edward Atkinson der. Peabody Mart Unitarian Club Hotel Vendome Thomas N. Hart Boston C. Hi. Porter Quincey A. P. Martin F. W. Lincoln A. P. Peabody D.C R. R. Shippen Washington, D.C John Graham Brooks Brooke Herford Hart Leverett Saltonstall George S. Hale W. H. Baldwin Martin Porter Quincy Saltonstall Johnraham Brooks R. ER. Shippen D.D H. H. Edes T. N. Hart C. H. Porter R. M. Morse, Jr F. H. Brown M.D Edward Channing C. F. Dele B. A. Gould Emmerton M. Green R. C. Humphreys A. Davis Weld, Jr C. W. Swan Weston Lewis W. H. Ladd Frank Wells Darwin E. Ware Sherman Hoar Stephen N. Crosby Frank M. Ames Wilkins Warren Winslow Warren Grenville H. Norcross J. F. Buck W. W. Wellington D. H. Coolidge Oakes Ames Charles Common Brotherhood of Man Saltonstal John Ward Robert Elsmere Atkinson Robert Ingersoll Jesus Christ Christ Nathaniel T. Alien England Thomas N.art Pepppure Dr. Peabody Lanpianne Kilby Street North Pole Episcopal Church Phillips Brooks America India Japan Nuremberg Board of Foreign Missions God

Unitarian Club Honors Honorary Members in 1888 Letters

Secretary Edes reads letters accepting honorary membership from Cons H Bell and Henry Hides in Boston. Excerpts show pride in liberal faith affiliation and acceptance of the honor with courtesy.

Edes Exeter N. H Unitarian Club Cons H. Bell Henry H. Edes United States Senate Washington, D. C Henry Hides Boston Mass W. Palmer

Honorary membership request to Unitarian Club of Boston

A Boston Unitarian Club note from Dormman B Eaton dated November 28 1888 expresses gratitude and intent to accept honorary membership and signs with respectful regards. The brief letter highlights a cross city acknowledgment and a formal invitation context.

East Twenty-Ninth Street New York Unitarian Club of Boston Dorrman B. Eaton

Indian Association meeting reports officers elected

The Massachusetts Indian Association held its annual meeting at the YMCA on Boylston Street. Mrs. S H Bullard presided as officers were elected for the coming year including president Mrs Stephen H Bullard and treasurer Miss G G Eaton. Financial reports showed receipts of 123,920 and expenses of 126,689 leaving 2,231 in the treasury. Addresses were given by Mrs A S Quinton and Kiowa Indian Joshua Given.

Massachusetts Indian Association Young Men’s Christian Association Boylston Street S. H. Bullard Phillips Brooks Omaha Hensell Society Stephen H. Bullard Beacon Street Mary E. Dewey Exeter Street Henry L. Millis G. G. Eaton Alice Farnsworth W. CC Claflin W. Baker A. Byington Stockbridge E. Congdon Plymouth G. F. Hoar D. Homans H. OO Cambridge Julia Ward Howe A. H. Johnson Salem General Lander M. A. Livermore H. . Mackintosh E. Paddock R. M. Wood Jamaica Plain Ks. Spc Austin Phelps E. Phinney Barnstable B. K._ Pierce F. Rackemann Lenox Mary _B. Smith Beverly L. H. Wheeler A. D. T. Whitney Vincent Ballard A. L. Coolidge M. S. Shattuck Lewis A. Banks Frank Wood B. P. Bowne A. 8. Quinton The National Indian Association Joshua Given

Boston notes and incidents at a glance

A Boston city notes reel reports B C Morse planning to sail Haytian Republic to Hayti by approval of Whitney to oversee the seized ship. Loyal Women of American Liberty thank police for courteous poll treatment. John Rust, 22, injured in an elevator fall at North street store, skull fracture, sent to Mass General. John P Collins arrested for stealing feathers from Glover Wilcomb. Boston Electric Club hosts Leonidas Hamilton on magnetism. Parlor fair profits near 600 for the Roxbury Consump tives' Home. Mr Edward Shay and bride return from wedding trip to Dorchester street home. Forefathers Day service planned by Y M C U Union with Rev Frederic Knapp addressing Plymouth Pilgrims 1620 and 1888.

B. C. Morse Boston Galena Hayti Whitney American Liberty John Rust Bennington Street Joseph Squire North Street Massachusetts General Hospital John P. Collins Glover & Wilcomb Canal Street Boston Electric Club Leonidas L. C. Hamilton Park Street Roxbury Edward Shay New York Albion Street Dorchester District Y. M. C. Union Union Hall Frederic N. Knapp Plymouth Mass

School Committee Meeting Reaffirms Hastings. Others Defeated

The School Committee meeting last evening re-elected Dr. Caroline E. Hastings, while President Williamson and members Henry Canning Bordman Hall William A. Dunn Rev. Raphael Lasker and Harvey N. Collison were defeated. Defeat linked to textbook controversy and women voters. Budget actions included a 46000 increase for salaries and a new kindergarten in Minot district with December holidays announced.

Caroline E. Hastings Williamson Henry Canning Bordman Hall William A. Dunn Raphael Lasker Harvey N. Collison Collison Dorchester Everett Rosa M. E. Reggio Mliot Bertha I. Cudworth Harris Angie C. Damon Quincy Charles C. Harris Stoughton Mary C. Murray North Bennet Street Celia J. Hallstrom Charles Sumner Margaret A. Nichols Hancock Samuel F Annie E. McFarland Gibsons Margaret A. M. O'Dowd Mary P. Howland Minot Neponset

Large Loss By An Employer In Demnification Insurance

Theresa Connors is awarded 5000 from C F Grilley for the loss of her hand while working for him. The verdict underscored the value of employers insuring against such losses via the Employers Liability Assurance Corporation. Samuel Appleton, 2 Central street, Boston, serves as agent. Employers overall spend about 60 million dollars annually on this protection.

Theresa Connors C. F. Grilley Liability Assurance Corporation Samuel Appleton Central Street Boston

Furs for ChristMas at E Kakas and Sons

Furs for Christmas can be found in a great variety at E Kakas and Sons 404 Washington Street Wristers muffs robes mats and other warm hearted articles offered by E Kakas and Sons at reasonable prices.

Christtmas E. Kakas & Sons Washington Street

Trotting Horse Breeders Hold New England Meeting

The New England Association of Trotting Horse Breeders met at the Quincy House with over 100 members attending. General W S Tilton, ill, sent a letter resigning the presidency. officers were elected for the coming year including B D at Boston as president and S W Parlin as secretary. The treasury shows increased debt due to new Mystic Park stables, but the debt was nearly liquidated by subscription.

New England Association of Trotting Horse Breeders Quincy House W. 8. Tilton C. H. Nelson Mystic Park Tilton Newtonville S. W. Parlin New England Association W.S. Tilton New Hampshire Jol B. Clark Manchester Warren F. Daniels Franklin Vermont J. C. Parker Quebec W. S. Bailey East Hardwick Massachusetts George Davis Lee J. R. Farnum Waltham Rhode Island James Hanley Providence Henry Ball, Jr Newport Connecticut L. H. Randle Danbury G. L Clank Meriden Boston John R. Graham

Boston Widows Society Holds Seventy Second Annual Meeting

The Boston Widows Society met at Mrs William Appletons residence 76 Beacon Street with Mrs Amos A Lawrence presiding Ninety five destitute widows were aided costing 4540 The secretary noted a 10000 conditional bequest from the late Moses Wilde 2d Officers elected for the year include President Mrs Amos A Lawrence Vice president Mrs William Appleton Secretary Miss Helen Loring Treasurer Mrs Charles Whitney and twenty six visitors.

Boston Widows’ Society William Appleton Beacon Street Amos A. Lawrence Moses Wilde Helen Loring Charles Whitney

TALKING OVER THE LICENSE VOTE IN MASSACHUSETTS

The first directors meeting of the Massachusetts Total Abstinence Society since city elections discussed liquor license votes. Secretary reports show 21 cities voting on licenses in 1884 and now, with Northampton, Waltham, Quincy and Woburn differing. Six cities oppose licenses this year: Brockton Cambridge Gloucester Malden Newton and Somerville.

Massachusetts Total Abstinence Society Wesleyan Bromfield Street Northampton Waltham Quincy Woburn Malden Newton Somerville Brockton Cambridge Gloucester Boston

Funeral of Elisha Atkins Held at 1:30 PM

The funeral for Elisha Atkins occurred yesterday at 1:30 PM from his 837 Commonwealth Avenue home. Attendants included Governor Ames and many prominent figures. services were led by Rev. Winkley and Rev. Herford, with burial at Mt. Auburn.

Elisha Atkins Commonwealth Avenue Governor Ames J. W. Candler Ezra Farnsworth William H. Baldwin Charles Francis Adams C. H. Fay Tufts College Fred L. Ames Oakes A. Ames Frank M. Ames John P. Spaulding Henry R. Reed Hl. Winkley Bulfinch Place Chapel Brooke Herford Arlington Street Church Mt. Auburn

Antique Articles Sale At Noyes Cobb Gallery

A notable auction of historic and artistic pieces drew a good crowd yesterday at Noyes Cobb Gallery. Bids favored bargains as many items sold cheaply. the sale continues today at 2:30 p.m. with more lots to be offered.

Noyes, Cobb & Co

Sudden Death Hits Wallick Actor During Week Play

Walter Standish of the Wallick company died yesterday forenoon at Moody House located at 1202 Washington street. Heart disease was the cause of death. The actor was appearing this week at the Grand Opera House.

Walter Standish Wallick Company Grand Opera House Moody House Washington Street

Keeler & Co Furniture Visit Draws Wide Talk

A visit to Keeler and Company’s five floors of elegant furniture at 81 91 Washington Street stirs week of talk as plans for happy surprises unfold.

Youstide Keeler & Co Washington St

Cott v Bates et al in U S Circuit Court over 60000 bonds stock

The plaintiff Sarah A Preble sues Henry M Bates and others for conversion of bonds stock and money totaling 60000 with a money had and received count. The defence denies liability. Proceedings resumed. attorneys listed for both sides.

United States Circuit Court Cott J. Sarah A. Preble Henry M. Bates B. F. Butler L. C. Southard Samuel Hoar

Grand jury reports 27 indictments in December term

The grand jury returned twenty seven indictments for the December term. Twenty six involve violation of internal revenue laws for carrying on the liquor business without paying the special tax. Other counts accuse Harry McDonald and Henry Seiler for mail offenses and Henry F Brown of Lowell for stealing letters.

United States District Court Nelson Grand Harry McDonald Thomas P. Bowie Henry J. Seiler Henry F. Brown Lowell

Superior Court December Sessions Close Four Jury Trials

The December sessions concluded with four trials finished and sent to the jury. Cases include injuries from an upper berth collapse and fever from unclean apartments, plus a contract dispute over house repairs. Multiple judges and counsel appear, with lists of case numbers and involved parties.

Superior Court Eric Ham James Cannon Hugh Allan G. A. McGeough Dabney H. G. Allen Henry C. Lougee Cora Tuxbury Et al Edward Everett N. W. Walker Gannon Allen Hobart Shepherd Lougee Tuxbury Davis Barnard Hawkkins Graham Kelleher Europeerr Georgiana M. Pierce Admx Cunard Steamship Company George H. Ryther E.L. Baker George Putnam Thomas Russell

Superior Court Sentences District Figures in December Case

December 12 session of Superior Criminal Court reports multiple defendants receiving varied punishments. Charles E. Davis and John Dunn tied to breaking and entering with house of correction terms. Frank Rose found not guilty on breaking and entering. William Malloy and James Nabstedt sentenced for larceny with state prison terms. John Murehad and Hugh Burns receive prison or correctional sentences. Jeremiah Jones fined. John Collins held on 2000 bond. James Thompson to state prison for seven years. John Thompson and others also noted for liquor and larceny charges.

Superior Criminal Court Auprrich Charles E. Davis Massachusetts Reformactory Frank Rose William Malloy House of Correction James Nabsted John Murehard Hugh Burns Jeremiah Jones John Dunn John Thompson James Smith Massachusetts Reformatory Charles Reddy John Collins

Varley administratrix v Essex Savings Bank contract suit over deposit

Superior Court Essex County December 12 lists cases including Varley administratrix vs Essex Savings Bank on a deposit dispute alleged to be the deceased husband’s property. Defense claims the book passed to a third party before death. Jury out. attorneys noted for plaintiff and defense. Multiple related cases appear, including Clark vs Boston Revere Beach & Lynn Railroad and others.

Luniug Clark Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn Railroad George Clark Lynn H.P. Moulton J. F. Hannan J. R. Baldwin

Allin v Sumner Swallow and Holmes horse dispute

In Middlesex County Superior Court the case No 3036 concerns Horatio N Allin alleging defendants have converted his horse. He says an oral contract promised return of his horse after delivery and payment of 1250 dollars, but defendants refused to return the horse. they deny the claim.

Dunbar Thomas Bond Augustus B. Endicott Norfolk Anna Wiswall Thomas Weston Jdr Harrison Dunham R. M. Morse, Jr C. W. Sumner Baker Reynolds Donovan Barry Blackie Wardwell Duncanson Fen Thev. Burkhard Lockwood Knapp Kelsey Davis McDonough Gail Lyne Boston, Inc

Docket Items Listing Civil Cases and Parties

A fragment lists case numbers and parties including 3291 Jackson versus Ritchie 3390 Baldwin versus City Somerville 8186 Newell against Connor 3582 Deering versus Marsh 8674 Davenport versus Palmer.

Jackson Ritchie Baldwin City Somerville Newell, Adv Connor Deering Marsh Davenport Palmer

Arraignments in Municipal Court on Razor Assault and Burglary

In the December Municipal Court, Ety. J. John Denney was arraigned on assault with a razor against George Stone and held on $3000 for a hearing Friday after the charge was upgraded to assault with a razor with intent to kill. Maurice Mahar, an employee of Charles I'. Libbie Jr., was arraigned for breaking and entering his employer’s Hayward Place store and stealing $27, with the case continued in $1200 for a Friday hearing.

John Denney George Stone Stone Denney Maurice Mahar Charles I’. Libbie, Jr Hayward Place

Looking Up Their Property in Larceny Case

Robert George the would be actor pleaded not guilty waiving examination on eight counts of larceny in Municipal Court. He was held in $2000 for the January term Superior Criminal Court. Victims at police headquarters identified recovered items including coats gloves books and opera glasses.

Robert George Archway Institute of Technology Monroe School of Oratory Superior Criminal Court George Clarence E. Richwood Appleton Streets Park Street Charles Boyce Central Wharf

Mayor-elect Hart margin corrected after precinct error

A reporting error in Ward 3 Precinct 4 switched Hart and O'Brien vote totals. Hart was listed with 498 and O'Brien 130. the figures should be reversed. The revised totals change Hart's majority from 2701 to 1965.

Hart O’brien

Medical and Gyn Society holds annual meeting at Thorndike

The Medical Surgical and Gynacological Society met at the Thorndike for a dinner last evening. Officers elected included President Dr. L. A. Phillips and secretaries and treasurer. The Mystic Valley Club hosted a Ladies night at Parker's with 125 attendees including Governor Ames and Mayor-elect of Somerville. Seventeen new members were elected, and numerous arrivals at Parker House, Vendome, United States, and other hotels were noted with many named individuals traveling from cities such as New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, and Boston suburbs.

Medical, Surgical and Gynacological Society Thorndike Cleveland L. A. Phillips C. R. Brown C. M. Fuller G. R. Southwick J. H. Sherman Mystic Valley Club E. H. Capen Fufts College Parker’s Governor Ames J. W. Hamilton G. G. Pope Somerville W. E. Barrett Parker House Samuel P. Colt Rhode Island James McBrier Erie Penn C. J. Chase Buffalo F. E. Kauffman St. Louis E. Sutherland The Hotel Register New York J. L. Riker A. G. Sargent Sedgwick E. M. Davis Lippincott Miss Acton Papadelphia Vendome Charles_ A. Stevens Ware H. Platt Hartford Tamworth N. H

Memorials to Soldiers In Boston Debated

The city council joint committee to study erecting statues for Generals Grant and Sheridan met again. George A. Kimball backed equestrian statues while Post 32 urged a memorial hall. J Hf O Hare supported a hall and Paul H Kendricken proposed a Farragut memorial. Hearing continues next Wednesday.

Grant P. H. Sheridan George A. Kimball Post 15 Post 32 J. Hf. O’hare Paul H. Kendricken Boston Admiral Farragut

Boston Chess Club Elects Officers at Annual Meeting

At the annual meeting held yesterday at 33 Pemberton Square Boston the club elected President John P. Hopkinson Vice President Colonel Francis S Hesseltine Secretary Captain E B Huntington Treasurer Howard Sargent and Executive Committee Prentiss Cummings Charles M. Nana Frank P. Harlow and George Mustin.

Boston Chess Club Pemberton Square John P. Hopkinson Francis S. Hesseltine E. 8. Huntington Howard Sargent Prentiss Cummings Charles M. Nana Frank P. Harlow George Mustin

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