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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1887

Page

8

Bascom Urges Civic Temperance Reform at People’s Church

John Bascom former Wisconsin University president addressed a small audience at the People’s Church advocating a civic approach to temperance over local option and high license. He argued local option splits effort, warned of Ireland’s example and urged state action with law and order leagues as vigilance committees, criticizing Massachusetts policies as deplorable.

Wisconsin University Williamstows College of Mark Hopkins Garfield John Bascom People’s Church Joseph Cook Mr. Bascom Bascon Law and Order Leagues Africa Capital Bascoi Ireland Bastom Massachusetts Commonwealth

Whittier Birthday Celebrations at Oak Knoll Honor Poet

John G Whittier, aged eighty, received a flood of greetings at Oak Knoll Danvers with Governor Ames and many dignitaries present. A two foot by one foot birthday cake bearing J G W initials drew curiosity as visitors arrived. Tributes included books photographs and a pillow with Cornelia Cook and Maréchal Neill. A late afternoon literary gathering at the Women’s Educational and Industrial Union featured Edwin D D Mead lauding Whittier as a New England poet of liberty and religious insight.

Danvers John G. Whittier Whittier New Charles B. Rice Ames Brackett Bourne Logan Allen Leecke John Ron Jolson Jewett, McPherson McPherson Hanlin A. H. Johnnson Salem Nellie Pevear Senator Clark N. A. Peabody J. P. Martin BB. Hayes W. £. Neil Lynn Henry HR. Peires Elizabeth Smart Phelps George W. Cate Acesbury Newburyport Essex Club George B. Loring Frank D. Allen C. H. Shephard Lins Winshieaven Lhfe Oak Knoll Maréchal Neill and Jacks Cornelia Cooks Edwin D.D. Mead Wiiltier John Endicott Emerson Longfellow New England Coin Lins Eliott Wordsworth Loneyfellow Longfeliow Cotter White House Faber Massachusetts Parker Phillips Garrison Sumner Charles Carleton Coffin Mrs. Diaz Frank Garrison Mr. Mead

Religion in a Theatre at the Globe Harvard meeting

Harvard students conduct a religious meeting at the Globe Theatre drawing a large crowd. Rev George Angier Gordon preaches on the soul versus worldliness, urging loyalty to public schools and the value of character, with viewpoints from A E Winship and others on education policy and private schooling.

Globe ‘Theatre Harvard Josef Hofmann Forest of Arden Rosalind Harvard Globe Charles Kingley Joseph George Angier Gordon New Old South Gordon Globe Theatre Gods Mr. Gordon Jesus Christ Vanderbilt Gould Richard Gondon Becaase England Jesus Darwin

Ladies Enjoy Lunch at Tremont Street Shop

Ladies can dine at 182 Tremont Street and shop for confectionery hot soda cut flowers bouquets and fancy baskets along with other feminine essentials.

Tremont Street

Public School Duty Discussed by City Teachers Club

The hotel gathering of Cambridge schoolmasters led a debate on civic duty and the public schools. Mayor Russell urged unity, warned against class separation, and stressed education as the cure for civic ills. The group proposed renaming the club and appointed five to attend Timothy Dacey’s funeral.

Brunswick James F. Blackinton Schoolmasters Massachusetts Schoolmasters’ Club Carrigan Timothy J. Dacey Edward ©. Carrigan Charles W. Hil Tienry C. Elardon C. Goodwin Clark Mayor Russell Cambridge J. F.C. Hyde Newton Russell Sonia

Obituary of Sterling P. Rounds Former Public Printer and Editor

The Hon. Sterling P. Rounds died in Omaha Saturday night of pneumonia. Born 1828 in Berkshire Vermont, he moved through Wisconsin Illinois and New York publishing and printing ventures. He served as public printer during Grover Cleveland’s era and led the Omaha Republican as editor and principal proprietor. He held numerous industry positions including president of the Illinois State Press Association.

Sterling P. Rounds Omaha Republican Omaha Mr. Rounds Berkshire Franklin County Southport Wis Kenosha Harvey Southport American Madison Sentinel Milwaukee Racine Jewett, Thomas & Co Luffalo Commercial Advertiser Edward Bliss Daily News Chicago Langdon & Rounds Rounds New York Taylor Northwest Rounds & Taylor Gartiela Cleveland Illinois State Press Association Northwestern Type Foundry Association Chicago Employing Printers’ Association

John Howson Actor Dies in Troy After Park Theatre Run

John Howson, Australian born 44 years ago and a noted stage figure in America and England, collapsed and died in Troy New York. A brother Frank works with Madison Square Theatre. another Charles on Henry Irving’s staff. Howson arrived in San Francisco in 1866 and later starred in Cenerentola and La Creole. He returned to America in 1881 to perform in comic opera including Sir Joseph Porter at the Fifth Avenue Theatre. He leaves a widow and one child.

John Howson Lotta Park Theatre Troy N. Y Australia Frank Howson Madison Square Theatre Company Charles Howson Henry Irving Mr. Howson America San Francisco Pedro Rossini England London Normandy Gasward Joseph Porter Fifth Avenue Theatre New York Emma Josephine Howson American Opera Company

Notable Local Deaths Span Several Professions

Walter H. Jenney of Boston native of this city died Friday. He worked with Boston Albany railroad then Rock Island New England agent and West Shore agent, recently with Chase & Sanborn. Survived by widow. Alonzo F. Carr M D died in GoLtstown N H aged 70. born here. Dartmouth Medical 1839 graduate, longtime physician, former state legislator. survived by widow and four sons. Bishop Edmund De Schweenitz Moravian Church leader died suddenly at 61 in South Bethlehem Penn. Daniel Varney a Salem tanner and carrier died aged 77 after involvement with the First Universalist Church. survived by two sons and three daughters.

Walter H. Jenney Boston Boston & Albany Railroad New England Rock Island Road West Shore Road Chase & Sanborn Alonzo F. Carr Goftstown N. HS Goffstown Jesse Carr Dartmouth Medical College Edmund de Schweenitz Moravian Church of the South Bethlehem Penn Daniel Varney Salem First Universalist

Fulton’s Book Publication Settlement Talks Continue

The Rand Avery Company plans to continue printing J. D. Fulton’s book if the wording satisfies Anthony Comstock and the attorney general, signaling an amicable settlement of the long running dispute.

J. D. Fulton Rand Avery Company Anthony Comstock Commonwealth

Burglars Enter Newton Homes Steal Jewelry and Silverware

Early Saturday burglars entered the home of the Hon. John S. Farlow in Newton taking about 1500 dollars in jewelry and silverware. The home of G. G. Scripture was also broken into with an overcoat and silverware missing.

John S. Farlow Newton G. G. Scripture

City notes on arrests meetings and deaths in Boston

Police arrested gamblers at Beverly Causeway streets and at Decatur street. Union and Electric clubs held annual meetings electing officers. Funeral of Joseph H. Hunneman and Walter H. Jenney announced with Forest Hills burial. Addresses on religion and rent discussed at Universalist hall and Anti Poverty meeting. Samuel Snelling honored on long service. Crimes include robbery attempt on a store window and a stabbing in East Boston. School music teachers met to discuss music in public schools.

Hines Burr Station 1 Beverly Causeway Streets Electric Club Boylston Street Union Club Park Street John Lowell Charles R. Codman J. Orne Green George S. Hale Solomon Lincoln Charlies P. Bowditch Henry H. Buck Frederick Guild, Jr Thomas L. Livermore Henry Parkman Edward B. Russell Josiah Quincy Benjamin Vaughan William Simes Henry W. Swift Eliot C. Clarke George A. Goddard John Homans Samuell Wells Henry Whitman Joseph H. Hunneman Sterling Washington Streets OD. Bradlee Forest Hills J. W. Pullman Universalist Sunday School Union Wesleyan Hall Sargent Station 5 Decatur Street Boston Walter H. Jenney Savin Hill Avenue N. G. Snelling Boston Shearing House Clearing House Kenny Station 4 Rogers W. Watson & Co Park Square James M. White New England Kennel Cluuir American Kennel Club Francis Tiffany West Newton Lasell Seminary Auburndale O'Grady Flint Thomas Catlin Carrier Cove Morani Biassa Causeway Street Officer Boyle Station 3 Portland Street Frank Feroy Philip A. Arago Arago New England Public School Music Teachers’ Association Sleeper Hall New England Conservatory J. T. Duryea E. ©. Carrigan J. E. Littlefield

Supreme Court Docket of Boston & Albany Case List

The document lists numerous cases in the Supreme Court involving Cobb Bates & Yerxa, Boston. including Downs v. Campbell, Merrihew v. Carter, McDonough v. Gill, Mahoney v. Boston, and many others across sessions. It notes forthcoming motions, trial dates, and entries for third and fourth sessions with many railroad, bank, and corporate matters.

Joyce Boston & Albany Cutting Daigneau Lord Vy. Proctor Mumiford Boston Lee Co Merrihew Carter Klowmany Raphael McLean Lee Wilson Pullman Palace Car Co Mason Downs Bowdoin Oe Baptist Society

Retiring deputy U S marshals object to public association with malfeasance

In a December 17 letter from Boston, retiring deputies Gallupe and Snow tell General N P Banks their terms expire by limitation and deny any misconduct. They fault reports tying them to alleged acts and demand removal charges not publicized, noting a clerk’s resignation and urging proper accountability.

United States Banks Gallupe Snow N. P. Banks Nightingale Riteen Washington

Central Club Elects New Officers at Annual Meeting

At the Central Club annual gathering held Saturday evening officers were elected. Sidney M. Hedges as President with several vice presidents including Asa H. Caton Austin Wellington George Merrill Joshua Dana. A large slate of directors treasurer and secretary named. Resolutions honoring the late T. J. Dacey were unanimously adopted.

Central Club Sidney M. Hedges Asa H. Caton Austin C. Wellington George S. Merrill Joshua C. Dana William A. Moulton Loren Dow Edward Grises Frederick EK. Atteaux Daniel W.W. Lawrence Henry G. Hartshorne Frederick G. King H. M. Bearce Willam G. Sullaber J. Allston Clarence P. Lovell William M. Bunting Westley Jones Thomas R. Mathews Andreas Ilume Frank M. Tupper Joseph Osborn Charles D. B. Fiske T. J. Dacey

Also Mentioned on This Page

Vaid Harvard Students the Globe Commonwealth of Massachusetts A. E. Winship Messrs. Hyde Macdonald Stoneham E. C. Carrigan Fulton Cobb, Bates Yerxa Pyle Lily Supreme Court Pierce Lawrence Fosdick Bangs Robevins Same Carroll Allan McCormack Andrews Dudley Loring A “Er Johnson Stoddard Leatherbee Smith Oston Loan Co Williams Delong Canney Young Melefont Welch Haley Rowe Martin Met Morrill Kennedy Baitler M. R. FB. L. Association Leitao Grady Upton Saunders Alien Averill Burke Hill Hunt Chelan Haskell Darling Dunning Hariin Murphy- Mahoney Wise Tatro Dean Dunn Howe Hall Mulligan Mass Relief Association Tilden Greenwood Gugenheimer Old Colony Railroad Boardman Lynn Bes Sex County Ion, Te Nday Hawking Longfellow Et al Thompson & Bedaford Co Salem E So Danvers Oil LO Shannahan Meagher Smethurst Props Barton Square Wiggin Morse Wilk and Gream Bosworth Oak Grove Farm Stevenson Faneuil Hall Square Tea Crean Button and Congress John F. Pray Washington St S.B. Tobey & Go Congress St Henry F. Miller Miller Mall Tremont St Boston Association Chestnut Street Philadelphia Chas.s. Bly Pearl ST Woodward's Wine Beromfield Street Calder Blower Store Tremont and Boylston Sts Hotel Pelham Gail Pitts St Beeston Do. Very Cunningham Spring Lane ING Agency Gas Lighting Co Arch St Ww. P. Balch Live Stock Commission Agency Devonshire Street Boston Linen Boston Bond Samuel Ward Co Devonshire St. Boston Roxbury William and Edwin Sheafe General Banks Price Washington Street the Central Club MR. Burgess St. James's General Paine Bs Ko America Genesta Glasgow Paine Burgess Robinson Muad Slingluf Disney & Co AG Henderson M Henderson & Co Cincinnati John Straus Petroit Tracy P Tracy & Co Cal Oppenheimer Charles Oppenhelimer & Co Eee Francisco Cal-S Feder Rosenthal, Feder & 10 Tre Getleson Getleson & Co Enn W Jackson Lowenstein North Street G. W. Simmons & Co Paris Aker W. Baker & CO Dorchester Kullberg Ladies and William Bond & Son State Street Boston Post Post Publishing Company Milk Street
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