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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1892
Page
5
A dressmaker recalls creditors who demand long credits from well-to-do clients, outlining how unpaid bills jeopardize her family's sustenance. She cites a $1130 bill left unpaid after a rich customer refused to settle, forcing a skimpy Sunday meal. The piece ties the issue to broader labor concerns and women’s advocacy efforts.
Irving S. Underhill in Quips surveys the modern girl’s fashion and behavior with irony. He questions if exterior dress equals true virtue while praising her vivacity and wit as she chases trends. The piece lampoons gendered expectations and upholds a cheeky, affectionate stance toward contemporary fashion.
Miss Ruth Cleveland received many presents despite being underage. Lizzie Borden endured a cheerless Christmas in Tufton jail with no visitors or remembrances and the standard jail dinner. Rosina and Beatrice Cerasoli, from Lomne, aged 13 and 11, practice Liszt and Mendelssohn since age seven and five, aiming for high note with princes and statesmen in view. Archbishops and peers and cabinet ministers gathered the other evening.
WEDDINGS. Martell Powers In this city December 27 by Justice of the Peace Thomas G Martell to Josephine M Powers both of Boston Phillips McDonough At St Louis Mo December 19 by the Rev H C Reed Samuel R Phillips of Boston and Nannie McDonough of St Louis Woodbury Dearth At Bridgewater December 25 by the Rev Isaac C White at the residence of the bride s parents Harry P Woodbury and Nora P Dearth all of Bridge Water
Obituaries list multiple deaths across Massachusetts communities dated December 27 to 28. Hel ena Amidon Jr. in Boste Highlands, George Her Appleton Roxbury, Dilpha Arnold Roxbury, Amy E Bissett Last Boston, Adaline Stanley South Boston, Mary J Boynton Boston, Georgianna Converse Woburn, Marguerite Eddy Redlands California.
The forthcoming World’s Fair exhibit will feature bandages and surgical appliances, but the highlight is a collection of dolls dressed in authentic nurse costumes from major English hospitals. Private nurse attire in sick rooms and abroad will be shown. English nurses are described as socially inferior and poorer paid than American counterparts, earning about ten dollars weekly versus 25 to 40 in Newark.
The article declares Paris dominates fashion worldwide, provoking revolts in Vienna, Berlin, and other capitals. It argues Paris has long set global trends since early modern Europe, with many cities imitating French style despite local dissent and censorship implications.
A playful recap of floral fashion notes from violets to roses and chrysanthemums. Prices range from $1 a bunch for violets to $3-$24 a dozen for roses, with white carnations used as makeshift chrysanthemums for winter weddings.
Brown wife of James W. Eddy of Boston and daughter of Samuel Brown of Cleveland. Currier at Dorchester December 27 Lucinda F wife of Thomas F Currier. Folger at Medford December 26 Frank E Folger age 51 years 7 months 25 days. Hayes in this city December 25 Johanna widow of John Hayes age 70. Holbrook East Weymouth December 26 Elizabeth B widow of John Holbrook age 77 years 6 months. Hubbard at Watertown December 26 George Albert Hubbard age 24 years 6 months. Joyce at West Roxbury December 26 Hannah Joyce age 83 years 7 months. 2 South Boston December 26 Mrs Eliza A ent. Kimball at Ridge Cottage Bridgton High lands Me December 15 W G Kimball age 78 years 9 months 9 days. Philbrick at Newton Centre December 28 Mary Staigg wife of William D Philbrick. Robbins December 27 Mrs Grace Robbins of Falmouth Me age 73 years. Wilson at Plympton December 27 Joseph H Wilson age 73 years 1 month 11 days.
A compilation of applicants filed at the City Registrar’s Office on December 28, 1892. Names include Loren F. Grant with Annie Jardine, Frank C. Adams with Elizabeth A. Willis, George W. Sanders with Flora D. Windsor, Luigi Ferretti with Theresa De Martini, John O’Hearn with Catharine E. Wall, Horace W. Rand with Lina P. Blount, Otto A. Catow with Hannah O’Sullivan, Albert Flaherty with Louisa Daverson, James P. Gillogly with Elizabeth Donnelly, Dana R. Johnson with Florence Page, Frederick Sullivan with ae K. Martin, John J. Haley with Mary Gallbraith, John O’Donnell with Margaret Logue, William A. Cornish with Catharine W. Baker, George A. Lapham with Augie Holmés, James Bb. McDevitt with Base Ormand, Daniel Martin with Mary A. McCool, Joseph Dooley with Ellen Downey.
John Devaney and Delia Green were married in this city on December 26 by the Rev Edward Ily and filed with the city registrar on December 28, 1892.
Theatre gossip and notices from Boston theaters. Zeta Psi visitors cheer Wang with Hopper reminding the audience of Casey at the Bat. Della Fox wears Harvard roses and a Zeta Psi badge. Robins Hood at Tremont. De Koven and Smith new Knickerbockers. Marie Vanoni engagement teased. The Bowdoin Square matinee hits. Limited Mail scenic effect praised. diverse acts at Hollis, Hollis Street Theatre, and others.
Six Casino girls in 1492 wow the Hollis Street Theatre matinee crowd with stunning gowns. Fashion observers predict Paris ready styles for spring with fox fur, octagon hats, velvet, and bold color patterns.
The Hollis Street Theatre hosts Wolff and Hollman with Antonie Beaumont and Miss Geselschap. program includes Jeuxtemps, Sgambiti, Tschaikowsky, Wieniawski. Holdiman performs Kol Nidrei Traumerei and Papillon. Urania spectacle A Trip to the Moon returns at Tremont Theatre with Garrett P. Serviss. Wagner concert at Boston Theatre with Seidl orchestra. Paderewski to debut at Music Hall. Braham returns to Park Theatre after 1402 tour. more subscriptions sought at box office.
Henry Cabot Lodge pressures Massachusetts Republicans to vote for a caucus on the U S senatorship. He needs a majority of 86 from a fractured field, with 67 signatures on his circular and many in doubt. Pinkerton resisted a formal slate but may favor a caucus. opposition grows as rivals prefer a conference to a fixed ballot. Massachusetts delegation largely opposes Lodge, leaving allies few. Parker House meeting indicates Crapo allies favor a conference over a caucus as the fight continues to shape the party’s course.
In a moving scene at the Children's Hospital the Christmas tree was unveiled at 2 pm in a ward seating little patients. Curtains opened to reveal toys, dolls, drums, reins, candy bags and a carol while the Aid Association ladies distributed gifts to every child.
Little James Callahan fatally burned at home in Roxbury died at the hospital yesterday morning. The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Ryan of 8 Middlesex Street was severely burned by a kerosene stove explosion and died at City Hospital. Little Timothy McCarthy, injured in an electric car accident, is pronounced out of danger at City Hospital.
Manuel Perry a 26 year old resident of New Bedford for ten years has been committed to Clark's Point Smallpox Hospital. The Board of Health is puzzled by the origin of the case as Perry has not been out of the city.
Joseph H. Wilson died in Plympton from a second paralysis shock. A long time city resident, he built numerous mercantile and public structures. He appraised damages during street grade raises in the Church street district for Boston. An active temperance worker, he left a widow and one son, A. P. Wilson, a Boston lawyer.
Post office clerks held all day voting on the Inquiry Division balcony using the Australian system. Ballots opened at nine and closed at three. Elected officers are President James F. Coughlin Vice President James I. Roe Recording Secretary James N. Brady Treasurer Edward H. Thayer Assistant Secretary William J. McLaugh.
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