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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1888

Page

8

Eulogy of Sheridan at Tremont Temple

General Francis A. Walker delivered a memorial eulogy for General Philip H. Sheridan at Tremont Temple before about 2000 attendees. The Boston event, under city council auspices, praised Sheridan’s Civil War leadership, recalled his campaigns, and stressed the balance of regular and volunteer service in his achievements.

Philip H. Sheridan Francis A. Walker Tremont Temple Temple Grand Army Corps Regular Army Samuel N. Aldrich J. W. Coveney Alexander H. Rice N. G. Smith Henry B. Peires Stevens Suffolk County Alanson W. Beard Green Lincoln Charles Devens A. A. Folsom Reilly Clark Carroll Germaenia Orchestra Lorelei Alderman Allen Walker O’brien Hart William Eliot Griffis D.D Allen Griffis Boston Philip Sheridan Vegegee Germany Sheridan West Point Defenders of The Union Army Corps Grant Cavalry Cumberland Hancock Waller Shenandoah Valley

Sheridan and Early clash foiled in Virginia echoes of Appomattox

A veteran oration portrays Sheridan as superior and relentless, likening him to Grant and Sherman. It recalls Appomattox victory, Sheridan’s postwar Mexican campaign, and his final years, noting his election as commander of the Loyal Legion, illness, and death at Nonquitt after a life of service.

Philip Sheridan Ashington Cavalry Corps Ofirginia Northern Virginia Richmond Johnston Patterson Beauregard Manassas Junction Bull Run Cedar Creek Sheridan Valle Fremont Banks Shields Siege Hunter Milroy Grant Lee Sherman Walker Appomattox Court House Lynchburg Mexico Rio Grande United States Maximilian Napoleon France Hancock Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States Boston Massachusetts USA Washington Congress Nonquitt Potomac Arlington Union

Look Out for Mendoza Impostor Warns Brokers

Yesterday police headquarters issued a notice warning stock brokers and bankers about a con man calling himself Percy Mendoza alias Herwich. Aged 30 to 35, about five eight, slim, dark complexioned with straight black hair and large dark eyes. He operates by obtaining a broker’s letter of introduction then buys stock on promise to pay, profits if rises, but leaves the broker if it falls. He claimed three years in Aden Arabia in coffee business. He looks straight at the person in talk and has a Spaniard or Portuguese appearance.

Iman Percy Mendoza Herwich Aden Arabia Red Sea

Milton's Wonderful Record: A Bay Stallion's Racing Journey

The bay stallion Milton by Smuggler, bred by D. H. Blanchard of Boston, set a 2:30 Mystic Park record in 1886, sold to Mr. Redding for 8000 dollars, taken to Europe, and now after a 2:25 wagon race return, trotted in Germany with a four mile harness heat win and two more harness wins, including a 2:20 record. His latest win was a two and a half mile race with eighteen starters after handicaps. Hopeful by Glenelg, out of Misfortune, slated to race again in 1889 for Marblehead stable.

Milton D. H. Blanchard Boston Mystic Park Redding Europe Germany Glenelg Marbiehead Stable

Hotels List of Notable Guests at Local Inns

A roster of guests staying at major hotels includes Vendome Brunswick Tremont Revere Parker’s Young’s and others. Notable names include George H. Benneman L. S. Ellsworth Jay A. Hubbell Eli K. Robinson Payson Tucker Eugene Kramer Isaac Mills Edward Beard H. R. Robertson Dr Frank J. Given Captain Knox and more.

Vendome George H G. B. Benneman New York L. S. Ellsworth Simsbury Conn Jay A. Hubbell Michigan Eli K. Robinson Payson Tucker Maine Central Railroad Brunswick Eugene Kramer J. Philip Scott Montreal W. H. Wilson Cynthiana T. O. Hurlbut South Lee Thorndike K. C. Connings Portland J. M. Stalesburg Philadelphia Oscar Weil W. T. Gilman E. H. Parker England United States Duke Rochester N. Y T. W. Baker Henry Johnson Sister M. G. Ellis Albany A. W. Page Chicopee Falls F. E. Short Kansas City Adam D. A. Upham Ware W P. Shinn E. ©. Smith W.H Hunt St. Albans W. E. Smith John 8. Wilson W. H. Hayward Connecticut J. &. Webster Bangor A. B. Neely Lewiston A. L. Fessenden Townsend H. H. Shaw C. H. Woodard South Royalston Tremont Isaac Mills Edward Beard Henry Hoffman South Norwalk Revere E. G. Lucas F. Sanford Joseph Hickson Parker H. R. Robertson St. John N.B Frank J. Given Knox Conro Young’s

Redesigned Creighton House Becomes First Class Hotel

Under H. B. Vieth’s direction the Creighton House has been remodeled from cellar to garret. The lower floor now houses the office and café with marble stairs to newly fitted parlors. H. W. Foss will manage the revamped hotel.

H. B. Vieth Creighton House H. W. Foss

Williams Co Expands to Multiple Offices in City

Stocks grain provisions and petroleum are offered with one percent margin and quick service by C. S. Williams & Co. The firm reports large business and has opened offices at 28 Congress Street 66 Devonshire Street 26 Congress Square and the Quincy House in the city and a branch at Mower's Block in Lynn.

C. 5 Williams & Co Congress Street Devonshire Street Congress Square Quincy House Mower’s Lynn

Water Colors at Chase's Gallery Showcases Coastal Themes

An expansive review of Chase's Water Colors exhibition highlights works by Charles Mente Winslow Homer Ross Turner Charles A Platt Paskell Harvey Prosper L Senat Carlton T Shapman William J Whittemore J La Farge J H Johnston Triscott J Wagner and others. The gallery features harbor scenes from Gloucester and New England shore studies, along with European and French-influenced pieces. The critic praises tonal depth color harmony and varied approaches from impressionist studies to strong coastal compositions while noting notable return of Harvey's Gloucester subjects and emerging talents like Wagner and Foster.

Chase’s Stuay Charles Mente Winslow Homer Key West Homer Ross Turner Salem Charles A. Platt Holland Honfleur Platt Mr. Platt Brookline Paskell Readville Meadows Harvey Gloucester Boston Dieppe Prosper L. Senat New England New York Carlton T. Shapman William J. Whittemore East Gloucester Chapman Whittemore la Farge J. H. Johnston Jacob Wagner King’s Beach Swampscott Charles River Merrimac Constable Bonnington G. Todd John B. Foster North Shore Barbizon Theodore Robinson

Protection of Seamen and Alaska Coast Aid

A Boston Chamber of Commerce meeting endorsed a petition from the New Bedford Board of Trade to Congress for better protection of shipwrecked seamen on the Alaska coast. The group urged using the Bear and Thetis for cruising in Alaskan waters and sent resolutions to Massachusetts members of Congress.

Chamber of Commerce New Bedford Board of Trade Congress Alaska Steamer Bear Revenue Service Thetis Navy Secretary of the Treasury Boston Chamber of Commerce Massachusetts

Advertisement on colored skirts from B V D Melton stock

Shepard Norwell Co presents an ad announcing the purchase of the entire B V D Melton stock of all wool flannel and lasting goods. Monday to offer a large retail lot at less than half price. Known for construction and extra large sizes. Further details in ad.

Lapres Shepard, Norwell & Co B. V. & D. Melton

Ethics of the Street Notes From Passages on Courtesy

In a letter to the Taverner the writer recounts a street friction on Milk Street where a dray blocked a streetcar and a conductor urged backing. An elderly citizen intervened urging courtesy to pass, yielding a humane moment that the author lauds as suaviter in modo with a courteous resolution.

Drayman Pasquino

Back Bay Boys Playgrounds Spark Letter Dispute

A Boston reader disputes Old Schoolboy’s view that Commonwealth avenue is a distant, unsuitable site for youths. He cites multiple sports, hazards for walkers, and a near-accident with a football near a horse and buggy. He argues the avenue was built for promenades, not playgrounds, and mocks the correspondent’s stance.

Back Bay Taverner Albany Commonwealth Avenue South Cove

Recounting the Ballots in Municipal Election

The board of aldermen began recounting votes from the recent city election with petitions filed for mayor in thirteen wards and for aldermen in three districts and eight wards. Changes: Ward 4 Tobias Beck up two votes, Ward 8 William J. Doherty wins due to Dillon disallowed, Mayor O'Brien gains, Alderman Doherty loses. Murhy district Mullane gains 187, still defeated, Kelley gains 36 and holds by 75. Recount adjourned to resume at noon today.

Board of Aldermen Tobias Beck Thomas F. Green Green Beck Eck A Doherty William J. Doherty Francis H. Dillon Frank” H. Dillon Mr. Dillon O’brien Charlestown Doherty Mur Hy Mullane Murphy Kelley G. Fernald

Moral Educational Society Meeting in Wesleyan Hall

Miss Mary L Eastman spoke on Organization stressing sympathy to advance humanity. An outline of the Women's Council from the Washington national convention was presented. Mrs Kate Gannett We presided.

Wesleyan Hall Moral Educational Society Mary L. Eastman Women’s Council Washington Kate Gannett

Dark Sarah Returns from Azores Voyage to Constitution Wharf

After a nearly thirty day voyage the dark Sarah arrived at Constitution wharf yesterday afternoon. Passengers from the Azores will find the cold coast a chilling welcome. She will begin loading cargo for another voyage and sails again next month. The next trip will visit the Azores during orange season, appealing to veteran travelers seeking new pleasures. Tickets are sold by Messrs. E. A. Adams 9 K Co., agents of the White Star line.

Sarah Constitution Wharf Azores Messrs E. A. Adams

Ledger in a New Form Shows Eight Pages and Photos

The New York Ledger debuts a new format this week with eight pages and five columns per page. The improved presentation signals the paper’s shift to modern standards, promising richer content and attractive illustrations for the coming year.

Times New York Ledger The Ledger

December Weddings at Arlington Street Church

A large crowd witnessed the marriage of Charles Miflin Hammond to Harriet Paine Lee. The bride wore white gros grain and tulle with a diamond crescent. After a ceremony by Rev. Brooke Herford, the couple planned to reside in New London, Conn. Another ceremony at the bride's Brookline home united John H. Patterson and Katherine Beck, with Patterson noted as president of the National Cash Register Company of Dayton.

Arlington Street Charles Miflin Hammond Harriet Paine Lee George C. Lee Edward Hammond Brooke Herford R. M. Saltonstall R. D. Winthrop New York C. P. Curtis, Jr Francis_ Lee George Lee, Jr C. F. Soragie Henry Fessenden Beacon Street New London Conn John H. Patterson Dayton Katherine Beck

Jury Acquits Fowle on Most Counts in Trial

The case against Joseph Fowle ended with acquittal on 26 counts and a hung verdict on 5 counts. Fowle was held on $5000 bonds as the trial concluded yesterday.

Fowle Joseph Fowle

Baltimore parrot learns to say Take Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup

A Baltimore parrot is taught to recite the phrase Take Dr Bull's Cough Syrup Salvation Oil is a genuine preparation for the cure of all pain Nothing like it priced at 26 cents.

Baltimore Dr. Bull

TippLepies illustration promotes winter sports wear

The item promotes G. W. Simmons & Co. on North Street offering clothing that endures winter sports. It urges readers to visit the store to preview and purchase durable outfits designed for cold conditions.

G. W. Simmons & Co North Street

Court cases in United States Circuit Court Dec 18

Summary of proceedings on two cases including Corr vs Bates for conversion of bonds and moneys valued at 60000 and Nelson J case OBrien vs Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association detailing alleged life policy and misrepresentations about Michael O Briens health and occupation with arguments by multiple lawyers and trial participants.

United States Circuit Court Corr J. Sarah A. Preble Henry M. Bates B. F. Butler L. C. Southard Samuel Hoar Nelson J. Thomas O’brien Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association New York Michael O’brien Michael Michael On Hampden County George M. Stearns James B. Carroll Alfred Turner Charles J. Noyes Charles L. Long

Superior Court session notes recount multiple cases

December sessions cover contract actions to recover amounts from Gardner Hawkins versus John Graham for heating apparatus, and numerous other docket items. Second through fourth sessions list cases including property sale disputes, theft allegations, personal injuries, advertising disputes, and railroad injuries with verdicts and defenses noted. December 22 deadline for January trial marking.

Superior Court Eric Ham C. J Gardner C. Hawkins John C. Graham Philadelphia S. Lincoln Kelleher Barnard Adrit Allard Chandler Boston Blopgett C. L. Edwards Augusta Mason Hancock Street Edwar Everett C. F. Sanger Jane E. Tuttle Fitchburg Railroad Joseph F. Tuttle Acton D.E George A. Torrey Royal M. Pulsifer Et. al Thomas Gray Globe Newspaper Company Herald and Globe Ormsby Sash Holder Company C. F. Kittredge N.S. Myrick S. J Spiegel Brown Works Co Cilark Davis Lancie

Lacoste v Ayres Trial Continues in Superior Court

In Middlesex County Superior Court Judge Dewey presides as the Lacoste versus Ayres case remains on trial. Other docket items include Hesseltine v Globe Newspaper Co lead by Hesseltine, Leadbetter v the same, and Saime v Cushing with minor case mentions and monetary entries.

Middlesex County

Municipal Court December 18 Sentence for James J Spillane

In a municipal court session on December 18, Judge Harpy sentenced James J Spillane to four years in prison. The ruling followed charges not specified in the fragment. Further details appeared in the court ledger.

Harpy J. James J. Spillane

Prisoner Held on Illegally Voting and Burglary Charge

Months in the house of correction for illegally voting. Frank Riley alias John Phipps held in 1200 dollars bail until Dec 28 for breaking and entering the house of Della Nason at No 9 Ashland Place.

House of Correction Frank Riley John Phipps

Aldrich and Nugent Court Verdicts from Superior Court

On December 18 in Superior Criminal Court Judge Aldrich presided. John Abe Aldrich was found not guilty of robbery. James Nugent was sentenced to two months in the house of correction for drunkenness. JA Pepper was fined six dollars and costs for throwing missiles.

Superior Criminal Court Aldrich J. John Abe James Nugent House of Correction JA Pepper

Funeral notices and society events fill Boston page

The bulletin records Mrs Gardner Brewer funeral at 29 Beacon Street with Rev Hale officiating and First Church quartet singing. Other items note Nathaniel Bradlee funeral, Unitarian Sunday School Union paper on home and Sunday school, North American Insurance Company directors and officers, a Suffolk Bar meeting on Edward Sohier’s death, Pilgrim banquet, Civil Engineers meeting with Stadia Work, Stoddard lecture on Florence, L A W officer dinner, Universalist Social Union gathering, Dorchester Yacht Club training, and a Rev Duryea dinner at Youngs Hotel.

Gardner Brewer Beacon Street E. E. Hale D.D First Church Mt. Auburn Herotic Edward F. Kelly Board of Police Parsons Division 4 Nathaniel J. Bradlee South Congregational Church Exeter Newbury Streets Unitarian Sunday School Union Isabel C. Barrows North American Insurance Company State Street Silas Peirce Charles Henry Parker Jacob Sleeper Josiah G. Abbott J. Hamilton Farrar William G. Prax John C. Howe Eugene E. Patridge Charles E. Macaulay E. O. Thompson Othier New York Philadelphia Boson Washington Street London E Suffolk Bar Supreme Judicial Court Room Edward D. Sohier Samuel Adams Settlement Order of Columbia Thorndike Boston Society of Civil Engineers Boston & Albany John R. Freeman Music Hall Florence J. T. Duryea Young’s Hotel

Boston Druggists Hold December Meeting at Tremont House

The Boston Druggists Association held its December meeting at the Tremont House with guests including H. H. Faxon of Quincy and Cambridge leaders ex Mayors Bradford and Gilmore. A nominating committee was formed for the next year and plans discussed for the annual dinner in January. Faxon spoke temperately on pharmacists and temperance, eliciting comments from several members as the session ran late.

Boston Druggists’ Association Tremont House H. H. Faxon Quincy H. H. Gilmore Cambridge Bradford Arthur E. Dennison Narragansett Jolly Club George W. Gale Malcolm E. Ridout W. H. Sayward Boston Executive Business Association James H. Wells John Hopewell, Jr P. Lefrancis Charles P. Orne Henry H. Faxon

Forming Amateur Baseball League At Quincy House

A meeting of local baseball enthusiasts at the Quincy House gathered delegates from Medford Cambridge Stoneham Woven Hose and John P Lovell Arms Co to form an amateur league. Dyer of Medford presided and Frank Smith of Lowell Arms Co served as secretary with Wakefield Melrose and Brookline clubs in talks to join. next meeting set for January 15 to establish the league.

Quincy House Medford Stoneham Woven_Hose Cambridge John P. Lovell Arms Company Dyer Frank Smith Lowell Arms Company Millers of Wakefield Melrose Brookline

Sage Defeats Charles In Billiard Match At Newton

Sage wins against Charles 200 to 148 in Newton billiards. Winner average 4, highest run 84 while Charles posts average 32 to 49 with highest run. Tonight’s match features Stone versus Eaton.

Newton Sage Charles Stone Eaton

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Mendoza Fine Arts Brove Kaffeman Bradley Evans Thomas Weston, Jr Harrison Dunham R M. Morse, Jr W. Sumner Mary McLean Robert Tufts Hotel Guilford Clarendon Street E. B. Callender John W. Low H. Tyng George H. Poor Duncanson Fenno Kelsey Donovan Harry Plant Wheeler Gunning MeLaughlin Blackie Wardwell Abe Lurkhard McDonough Gail AC Higgins Holmes Covurn Shea Jeriey Newhall Merritt Quinby Boston & Maine RR Mansfield Dooley Miller Et al Willamas Bolanc Edison Ki'the Iuum. Co Ashworth Manchester Whittemore, Adm Noyers Connolly Slealey City of Salem Harrington Mayo Brownsom, Vy. B Chester H. Graves & Sons Mark ALL Grocers Quaker Mill Co Agenua Ohio Ccs Roras Baxine Powder Co Wall St. N. Yi Warren Transcript Office E. C. Thompson Washington St Paris W.baker & CO Dorchester Mass
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