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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1887

Page

8

Missing Link in Progress and Poverty Debate Found

Edward Atkinson spoke at the Unitarian Club dinner in Boston on ethics and economy linking progress to social reform. He argued for mental as well as material advancement and urged education and humane treatment of workers to lift the poor, while noting political action on fisheries as a key issue.

Edward Atkinson Unitarian Club Hotel Vendome John Lowell Henry S. Grew Arthur Lincoln Thomas N. Hart William Endicott, Jr Alexander &. Wheeler Atkinson E, Rockwood Hoar Frederick W. Lincoln RE. St. Thomas Brookline Johnn G. Brooks Austin S. Garver N. N. Ramsey Henry Geerse John G. Brooks Prackton FE. Rockwood Hoar

Trial Evidence Points to Arsenic Poisoning in Robinson Case

In East Cambridge the third day of the Robinson poisoning trial featured medical testimony on arsenic poisoning. Dr. White and Medical Examiner Darrell described Willie Robinson’s conscious state and symptoms, while autopsy doctors Holt Harrington Wood and Durrell affirmed arsenic as the cause.

Robinson Supreme Court East Cambridge BE. L. White Young Robinson Willie Robinson Darrell Durrell Wilite Willie Smith White J. Kobnepp Jd. G. B. Nichols J. L. Hildyeth G. F. Carleton O. C. Cavaia

Furniture Sale Ad at 160 Charlestown Street

An assignee's sale offers eight pieces of furniture at 160 Charlestown Street. The dealer states the goods are from a low manufacturer and will be sold independent of cost to clear inventory.

Charlestown Street

Water Colors Show Strong Distinction in Harlow Harvey Exhibit

The Walter Kimball & Co gallery hosts Louis K. Harlow and George W. Harvey in a standout water color show. Harlow shifts to quiet refined color with outdoor New England scenes and strong black and white reproduction potential. Harvey, after study abroad, presents broader technique but faces limits of watercolor. his best work emphasizes simple landscapes and seaward tones. Charles J. Turrell arrives in Boston for miniatures, while W. L. Picknell’s five-piece collection opens at William & Everett. Lyman H. Weeks reports upcoming Noyes Cobb & Co. exhibit.

Louis K. Harlow Walter Kimball & Co Harlow New England Old England Halland Gloucester Waiter George W. Harvey Harvey J. Eastman Chase Mr. Harvey Holland Coast Charles J.turrell Boston Mr. Turrell London Royal Nevie Princess of Wales Duchess of Leicester Duchess of Manchester Marchioness of Ripon W. L. Picknell Williamae

Water Color Club Exhibition Highlights Women Artists

The Water Color Club presents a sixteen member show with forty seven pictures by women, including Fridelia Bridges Elizabeth Boott Duveneck Sarah W Whitman and Ellen Robbins. Notable works range from Bridges marine to Duvenecks sunny landscape Robbins flower pieces and Whitmans bold color landscapes. The exhibit showcases strong variety and artistic merit across many members.

Fridelia Bridges Elizabeth Boott Duveneck Sarah W. Whitman Ellen Robbins Miss Bridge Mrs. Duveneck Miss Robbins Whitman Katherine W. Lane Susan A. Bradley Mary King Longfellow Louisa Mason Helen B. Merriam Mary Mimns Morse Eleanor W. Motley Seah CC Sears M, Filsbee Emily WD Tyson Susan M.L. Wales Katherine Lane Dutchman Sarah C. Sears Mary Longfellow Cushing Island Elizabeth ¥. Parker Mary Minus Morse Emily K. ‘Tyson

Cambridge Aldermen Discuss Fresh Pond Reservoir Land Purchase

The Cambridge board of aldermen, after a late meeting, debated appointing a committee to confer with citizens over acquiring land around Fresh Pond for a city reservoir. They urged petitioning the General Court to authorize purchase and issuance of water bonds, with the pond to be ceded to Cambridge for ongoing water works use. A recount petition for school committee votes and Ward 8 council seats was received and begun after adjournment.

Cambridge Board of Aldermen Russell Rindge Frasier and Stratton Messrs. Sortwell, McPeck and Haynes Cambridge Water Board General Court Fitchburg Railroad Concord Avenue Cushing Street Belmont Cambridge

Tufts College Catalogue 1887 88 Advance Sheets Reveal Details

The Post publishes advance sheets of Tufts College 1887 88 catalog. Trustees remain unchanged with President Charles Robinson and Vice President John D W Joy. New appointments include Pau C Freer in inorganic chemistry and two assistants in organic chemistry Chase Palmer and Hunter Pendleton. The total student body is 141, with 34 in the divinity school, and changes in curriculum and texts noted for English literature and language courses.

Tufts College Post Charles Robinson Ll.d John D. W. Joy Thomas H. Armstrong Newton Talbot Alonzo A. Miner D.D Thomas H. Waite Divinity School William J. Gibbs Edwin ©. Bolles George M. Browne Chase Palmer Hunter Pendleton Daniel G. Abbott George Lb. Bill Wilson L. Fairbanks Theodore P. Farr Jacob Grate St. John’s Col David L. Maulsby Samuel W. Meachum Arthur W. Peirce Oscar H. Perry Aumgsion Shakspere Roblnson Addison and Pope Thackeray Irving Rome Fishmen Cape Neper Whitney Grammoar Rougenent France Macmillan Lacombe Bernhardt Deutsche Norveileiten Grimm Sully Lotze Gree David L. Mauisby Willis J. Prouty Julien C. Edgerly Willis I Sewall Westbrook Seminary J. Wallace Cate Reaing Leo Rich Lewis David LT. Maulsby Charlies H. Patterson Sumner Robinson Walter A. Pearon Charles A. Hathaway Greenwood James Harry Holden Jacob Torsleff Levi ©. Williams

Local Unitarian Church wedding in Austin Street

Miss Amy Celina Bullard and Herbert Clifford Wells wed at the Austin Street Unitarian Church with Rev. George W. Briggs officiating. Ushers included James Suitter Gardner Bullard Harry Bullard Asa WB. Pervere Horace Arnold and Charles Wilson, best man George Broadhest, bride given away by Rev. Asa Bullard. reception at 757 Main Street. They depart for a wedding tour and will reside at 180 Botolon Street Boston Myr. Wells is cashier at North End Savings Bank in Boston.

Amy Celina Bullard Herbert Clifford Wells Austin Street Unitarian George W. Briggs James Suitter Gardner Bullard Harry Bullard Asa WB. Pervere Horace Arnold Charles Wilson George Broadhest Asa Bullard Main Street Botolon Street Boston Myr Wells North End Savings Bank

Jackson & Co. Relocate to Tremont Street Store

Wealthy Boston gentlemen have bought their hats at Jackson and Co. for years under the Albion. The old hotel is being removed for improvements and the firm now operates at 126 Tremont Street opposite Park Street Church. An expanded stock and enhanced facilities promise fuller customer service.

Boston Jackson & Co Tremont Street Albion Wnthl Battie March Park Street Church Spaciona Meiers, Jackson & Co

Clerical Error Reverses Local School Committee Totals

In the published table Joseph D. Failon is shown with 25 209 votes instead of 26 445, entitling him to the seat. The result also shows Judge Fallon elected over Canaries L. Flint, with Failon’s total higher than Mr. O Grady who received 26 086 votes.

Joseph D. Failon Judge Fallon Canaries

Ornament making ease by Pancy Deak noted at Tremont street shop

A Pancy Deak creates a pretty house ornament and the I. M. Holmes Furniture Co at 116 Tremont street offers a fine assortment in latest styles at low prices.

Pancy Deak I. M. Holmes Furniture Co Tremont Street

Violet's Letters in Codman Will Case Display Family Evidence

Day three of the Codman will case opened with F D Williams of Paris testifying that Mrs Codman behaved as a dutiful wife while her husband showed faultful conduct. The examination reviewed Mrs Codman's letters to Mr Codman from 1873 across Providence Newport Montreal and Sharon. Letters mention debts and burial plots and reveal requests for seven thousand dollars and warnings about estate use. Adjourned to 9:30 today.

Codman F. D. Williams Paris West Point New York F. W. Lincoln West Chester Park Miss Codman Forest Hills Mr. Codman

Courts decree in Matthews v Warner et al mortgage dispute

United States Circuit Court decision December 14 holds Edward Matthews executed the May 8, 1875 bond and mortgage to secure Nathan Matthews debts to Upham. The assignment to Upham gave Upham rights against Edward. Plaintiff estopped from claiming the bond and mortgage were not for Nathan’s debts. Case dismissed for plaintiff.

Edward Matthews Caleb H. Warner Virginia B. Matthews Warner and Smith Nathan Matthews New York Thomas Upham Nathan Upham Supreme Court Edward Agaimet Edward Bill John Lowell W. A. Abbott J. K. Warner

Wade pleads guilty to illicit malt liquor sales in North Mington

Edward J. Wade admits selling malt liquors without a license in North Mington and is fined twenty dollars plus costs. Eilen D. Bean of Revere faces trial for allegedly embezzling a letter addressed to another person she obtained from a carrier.

Edward J. Wade North Mgton Eilen D. Bean Revere

Trial of probate appeal from John Amory Cowan will

In the Supreme Judicial Court Dee 14 CG Allen J resumes the probate appeal. Equity Devens J hears Clarissa A Allen versus Boston Relief Police Association over a $1000 death benefit for Precerick C Nutting. Nutting’s fund was first to Fleury O B Burnham for Allen then to Barnham. Nutting’s widow also claims. Hearing paused to Tuesday for more evidence.

John Amory Cowan Equity Devens J. Clarissa A. Allen Boston Relief Police Association Precerick C. Nutting Nutting Fleury O'B. Burnham Allen Way Barnham

Kent andTodd Ordeals in 19th Century Injury Suits

In a crowded docket from the Boston Superior Court, Milton A. Kent sues William N. Todd and others for injuries from a fall down a hoistway. Lawyers for plaintiffs include Samuel Hoar and Weekes Harding, while William Gaston and C. L. B. Whitney defend. Separate entry notes Max Greenburg versus John Draper for damages after a horse ran away on Blackstone Street on November 14, 1886, with Dr. F. Fitz representing the plaintiff and W.B. Gale for the defendant.

Milton A. Kent William N. Todd Samuel Hoar Weekes Harding William Gaston C. L. B. Whitney Max Greenburg John Draper Blackstone Street Dr. F. Fitz Tor W.B. Gale

Legal dispute over railroad injury damages and payments

The case details an action to recover 25000 for injuries on Jan 22 1687 when a defendant’s engine allegedly struck a passenger car near Prison Port bridge causing heart trouble and nervous prostration. Plaintiffs lawyer is Charles G Falls. defendant’s attorney Solomon Lincoln and Walter J Badger. Additional entries list various cases and parties including trustees and disputes with Savvyge Blanchard Tivum Green Murphy Mahoney and others, along with an 1885 mortgage finder dispute John A Farrar vs Samuel G Parker.

Dewey L. Rothfuchs John Munday Dohn Dohn H. Barrett American Express Company CW. Bartlett Plaintif Aug. Russ Uc- Tennant Boston Prison Port Bridge Charles G. Falls Solomon Lincoln Walter J. Badger John A. Farrar Samuel G. Parker Saxonville G. ©. Travis G. J. Thomas

Superior Court Essex County Dockets Dec 14 1957

Essex County superior court listings include Brown vs Mack for a $258 services bill with a general denial and plea of pinding. Keating vs City of Salem awarded to defendant. multiple case references 4194 Burn a v Dorgan 4205 Flynn v Naum Keag and others with various parties including Mayo Burns and Wharf v Cape Ano Savings Bank listed among docket items.

Burna Dorgan Flynun Vy NaumKeaght

Spaulding vs Frizzard jury rules for defendant in Middlesex case

In Middlesex Superior Court on December 14, the jury found for the defendant in Spaulding versus Frizzard. The record details prior deeds, mortgages, and alleged collusion to gain possession, with issues about principal sums and fraud, and names W. H. Atwood, H. W. Winston, and other parties.

Spaulding Frizzard W. H. Atwood H. WH. Winston Hannah Cunniff Isaac W. Parker Leonard Winch Martin Cunniff Natick Martin Wineh Natickive Cents Savings Bank Patrick Fox Fox Natick Bank Martin Canniff Martin Cunnilf Supreme Judicial Court Holmes, J

City notes and meetings from Boston area groups

The report covers the Massachusetts Total Abstinence Society meeting at Bromfield street with resolutions on E B Draper’s death. Various groups held monthly or annual gatherings, including the Homestead Cooperative Bank, Roxbury Artillery Veteran Association, New England Railroad Club, and the New England Water Works Association. The piece also mentions an arrest at Station 10, auctions, land sales, and society events at Young’s Hotel and the Young Men’s Christian Union with lectures and musical entertainments.

Massachusets Total Abstinence Society Bae Rooms Weseyan Building Bromfield Street B. B. Johnson Jewell EB. Draper Channing Hall F. Dole James Halfpenny George Crowninshield Homestead Cooperative Bank SG Bromfield Street Roxbury Artillery Veteran Association A. W. Hersey Frank H. Mudge George H. Waterman W.L. Emery Luther W. Bixby New England Railroad Club Boston & Albany George Richards Boston & Providence Railroad Gould Redding, Baird & Co Pranklin Street Rome Boston New England Water Works Association Young's Hotel R. Knights & Co Esate Orange Street Chelsea P. O' Riordan Porefathers Young Men's Christian Union Albert KE Pulsbury Misa Hattie W. Clarke Lura A. Gordon Nellie Louise Woodbury Madele Crossette

Boston Chess Club Holds Regular Meeting at 33 Pemberton Square

The Boston Chess Club met yesterday with Judge William H. Fox presiding in the president's absence. The treasurer reported rising membership and sound finances. Officers were re-elected: Professor Eoin P. Hopkinson president, Howard Sargent treasurer, Captain E. B. Huntington secretary. A six member committee was formed to revive Thursday entertainments. Captain George H. Mackenzie was made an honorary member.

Boston Chess Club Pemberton Square William H. Fox Eoin P. Hopkinson Howard Sargent E. 8 George H. Mackenzie

Will of Moses Flint Leaves Large Public Bequests

The Suffolk probate court filed Moses Flint of Charlestown will listing gifts to Perkins Institution 5000 for Moses Hunt fund printing, Mass Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston Young Men’s Christian Union, Home for Aged Men, Temporary Flame for Destitute Children, Lakes’ Physiological Institute Boston University 1000, Spiritual Temple Society 5000, city of Boston 10000 for Protestant relief Charlestown residents, city of Nashua New Hampshire 16000 for lectures with low 10 cent admission, Tutts College 10000 for Hunt professorship psychology, infants’ School and Children’s Home Association 5000 on wife’s death, Winchester Home for Aged Women 405 Main Street Charlestown on daughter death. Executed April 3, 1883 by Mary Hunt, Irene Brewster, and Joan Brewster as executors.

Moses Flint Charlestown Suffolk County Perkins Institution Massachusetts School For the Blind Moses Hunt Fund Massachuusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary Charles Street Boston Young Men's Christian Union Springfield Street Lakes’ Physiological Institute Boston University Spiritual Temple Society Moses Hunt Spiritual Temple Hoston Nashna N. H Tutts College Auburn Street Infants’ School and Children’s Home Association Austin Street Main Street Winchester Home Mary Jd BR. Hunt Irgene DP. Looks Joan H. Brewster

Angell Invited to Speak at Coachmen’s Union Ball Sanction

The Coachmen's Union held a meeting in Boston Hall to arrange their annual ball in Mechanics' Hall on January 3. They extended an invitation to George T. Angell, president of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, to address the next meeting on the topic of "Dumb Animals."

The Baptist Sunday School Superintendents’ Association of Boston and Vicinity Bowdoin Square Tabernacle Auatorium George R. Kelso Coachmen’s Union Boston Hall Mechanics’ Hall George T. Angell Society For the Prevention of

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