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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1894
Page
2
Report suggests Mayor Matthews and Corporation Counsel Babson may unite in a private practice after the mayoralty. A City Solicitor’s salary increase could influence Babson’s plans, while a Bay State gas deal and subway interests supply potential partnership leverage. The possibility of a Babson Matthews firm draws cautious intrigue.
Ernest Benjamin a well known young man of Central Falls was arrested in Pawtucket for stealing. Deputy Sheriff Huling carried out the arrest and the recovery of property with help from an ex convict. There are many singular developments awaited.
Hair dresser H. Mais has relocated to No 46 Temple Place, moving up one flight.
Governor Greenhalge attended as members from New England gathered at Music Hall for Forefathers Day. The Salem Cadet Band and a 200 voice chorus conducted by Prof J H Ripley and Anna T Kelly performed while John L Bates spoke on the order's history. Major Merrill of Lowell and others offered remarks as tableaux and music closed with America. The event honored Pilgrim ancestry and urged appreciation of Pilgrim mothers and early civic foundations.
The New England Club in Brooklyn hosted Forefathers Day with Governor Greenhalge of Massachusetts as principal speaker. He praised the New England character as steadfast, law abiding, and adaptable, linking beans and fish balls to liberty and civil order. He warned against decline of New England families but asserted the vanguard endures.
The Rev. Samuel Jackson D D pastor of Kingston Ontario First Congregational Church and Montreal Congregational College lecturer and editor of the Canadian Independent has accepted a call to become pastor of the local Congregational Society in Barre Vermont.
Sarah Scott of Oak Grove Village continues to suffer from osteomalacia with no sign of improvement. Doctors report fragile bones that do not heal and the girl fears movement may cause further bone breakage.
The account describes May's disciplinary episode at school led by Miss Hutt and Principal Balch. May resisted bids to join the class and was spanked with a rattan and then a ruler after initial refusals. The commotion ended when May quieted and promised better conduct. Balch says no official action will be taken and asks for privacy.
Superintendent Hutchinson of the Wexboro Home for Dipsomaniacs defends individualized treatment as urged by Attorney Ormsby of the Temperance Reform League. Ormsby argues against no set formulas and criticizes Mrs. Williams and the Foxboro asylum’s governance, questioning reform aims and legislative support.
Wilbur F Brann 62 prominent Bangor citizen and head of Charles Hayward & Co. died suddenly at his home from heart disease. He served in city government and supported worthy causes. He leaves a wife, a son Ralph M in Denver, a daughter married to George A Rich of the Boston Journal, and two sisters in Bangor and Malden Mass.
Rutland Vermont December 21 Edward L Hoeffer of Gibbon Minnesota shot and killed himself in Chittenden last night over unrequited love authorities reported no foul play suspected and the death is being treated as a suicide by firearm.
A household testimonial promotes Dr Swett s Vegetable Cough Syrup made from boarhound elm bark flax seed thoroughwort licorice root and other ingredients. Sold in large bottles for 25 cents and one quart of syrup for 25 cents at the N E Botanic Depot No 245 Washington St run by GEO W SWETT M D Proprietor.
The city of Everett authorized a $9000 appropriation last September with Taft & Herrick as contractors and James H. Moore as architect. The brick fire house is ready for occupation after January 1 with Engine 2 apparatus from the old Joseph Swan and a new hose wagon. The engineer and department members will be appointed by Mayor-elect Cate on his taking office.
The impeachment style hearing on city welfare facilities continues with debate over witness relevance and board conduct. Attorneys Hall and Riley clash over witness selection and management changes while officials recount costs and procedures at Long Island and Rainsford Island institutions.
The Rev. Robert Westly Peach was installed as pastor of the Presbyterian Church at South Quincy tonight. Clergy taking part included Rev. R. W. Peach, Rev. Charles F. Clarke, Rev. Nathan Hunt, Rev. Luther H. Angier, Rev. Minot S. Hartwell, Rev. Scott F. Hershey, Rev. James T. Black, and Rev. Edward Norton. Peach, a native of Illinois, studied at the University of Missouri and West Point, and served churches in Ashtabula Ohio and Boston before moving to Quincy.
Newton police yesterday arrested George W Hobart on charges of threatening bodily harm and discharging firearms in a public street. He is 26, a painter from Boston, married, and related to the Dunbar family. He denies involvement and may be mentally unbalanced. doctors will examine him.
Joseph Masse the superintendent at Yankee Clothing Company received a diamond ring worth 210 dollars as a Christmas present from company employees. A banquet followed the ceremony.
The American Wringer Co. at 13 and 18 Broadway extension markets wringers mangies spring beds and carpet sweepers. Repairs offered for all kinds of wringers and sweepers with prompt mail orders and Tremont telephone T64 for calling.
The notice proclaims free medical services until cured for all diseases by Dr. Dewey at 74 Boylston St Boston offered with wide hours daily and special Sunday hours. Endorsement from Rev J S Barrows of Erfield Mass praises the doctor as skilled and trustworthy based on experience.
In Concord New Hampshire Circuit Court Judge Aldrich extends the trial of Warren F. Putnam former Granite State National Bank president facing embezzlement charges. Testimony details overdrafts securities bonds misappropriation and director awareness with bonds pledged as collateral and later missing funds under scrutiny.
Commodore Frank P Norton hosted a postball dinner at Castle Square Hotel for Eugene O'Rourke and friends. John Murphy served grog and a dollar trick inspired laughs while Alderman Flood and Senator Buckley joined in remarks. Captain Sheridan read Lever, Corporal Shea explained Faugh a ballagh origin.
Superintendent Fitzgerald addresses complaints about yellow Mystic water influencing Sudbury and Cochituate basins. He notes low Cochituate basin water appears white, necessitating use of Sudbury water. Studies show filters can deliver 2,000,000 gallons daily with 99.05 percent bacteria removal, concluding deeper filters are safer than shallow ones.
Timothy Leary postmaster of Waltham aged 55 was stepping toward a moving train car when he slipped and his right foot was crushed above the ankle. He was taken to Waltham Hospital where the foot was amputated. Leary served under Cleveland's first administration and was reappointed after his 1892 election.
Henry Spencer, traveling from Boston, told police he was robbed last night in the smoking car en route to Fall River. He says a stranger gave him liquor that poisoned him, he slept, and upon arrival his gold watch and $900 were stolen. He claimed the name Spencer to reporters.
Frank McNeilly, an English employee of the Davis Sulphur Ore Company in Rowe, fell ninety feet into a shaft this morning. He died shortly after. He was an Odd Fellow and left a wife and child.
In Nashua New Hampshire Indian Head Bank officials indicate a possible statement from directors Saturday. Examination of accounts continues with no changes since last week. Loss reports on trust estates remain conjecture as no sufficient examination has established any loss. Bank Commissioner Dorr has resumed the bank examination in Concord.
Newburyport on December 21 marks the twentieth anniversary of Rev. W. H. Ryan being ordained to the priesthood. The pastor of the Church of Immaculate Conception celebrated the milestone with parochial school children who performed exercises and presented gifts including a silver swinging ice pitcher and goblet with inscriptions.
Nashua New Hampshire December 21 The Rev Charles Bancroft of the Church of the Good Shepherd has sent a resignation letter to the vestrymen with effect in the spring.
Marr and Gordon sue Almon and Sargent of Boston for 6000 dollars over electric plant works. The case from Barre Vermont, December 21, was settled out of court.
Barre Vermont fire this morning damaged the Huntington tenement block near Langdon quarry in Graniteville. Insured for two thousand two hundred dollars. Cause reported as a defective chimney.
William Olmstead buys an estate on Newberg street Roslindale a frame house and 8000 square feet of land for 4200 dollars. Alexander Greenlaw estate brick house on Alexander avenue sold November 18 to George C Dobson. J D M Williams estate sells 59000 square feet on Howland street Roxbury to Samuel M Shapleigh. Cyrus Carpenter estate sells two lots at Albany and Dover to James W Brodbine on private terms. Ellen S Eldredge sells 9000 square feet on Ruthven street Roxbury to Mrs M L McCormick on private terms. Navin Bros brokers sold 1403-5 Washington street at public auction James Dooling to A F Mitchell for 19775 dollars. property 2370 square feet assessed at 11000.
A real estate notice promotes Oakwood Park as a strong investment with secure value during hard times and favorable outlook. It highlights 20 minute rail access via N Y & N E or Boston & Providence, pricing at 216 dollars with monthly payments, a large lithograph, and proximity to Rugby River Street Clarendon Hills electric cars Blue Hills and Blue Hill Boulevard. Swift and Webber, 2 Marald Building.
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