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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1891

Page

3

Christmas selfless deed shocks New York crowd

The tale tells how General Roger Swayne, a Civil War veteran on crutches, helped a one legged newsboy who lent him a nickel after a bus fare incident. The boy, defending his widowed mother, befriended the veteran and the two formed a bond. On Christmas Day the couple planned to repay the boy, only to learn the boy had died recently, and his nickel had nonetheless aided his mother.

New York Roger Swayne Gettysburg General Swayne New York Street Swayne

Will of Michael S. Kelleher Allowed in Probate Court

Judge McKim allowed the late fresco painter Michael S. Kelleher’s will to stand for probate after a hearing. He left about 100000 in real and personal property to his niece Mary Keefe and his brother John D. Kelleher. Relatives opposed the will claiming extreme torment and undue influence at the time of the making. Attorneys for legatees and contestants appeared in court amid plans for possible appeal.

McKim Michael S. Kelleher Kelleher Genesee Street Mary Keefe John D. Kelleher Deerfield P. A. Collins C. P. Sullivan Samuel J. der John W. Appleton Boston William J. Gardner William J. Lardner New York George W. Hoar Greenfield McKin

Boston Baseball Talk and Local Club Happenings

Boston's baseball men are resting as Soden states the squad is signed except for Duffy who is content to stay in Boston. Duffy would accept last year’s $4000 salary and offered no contact with Soden or Billings. The piece covers championship series plans, team captaincy hopes, mergers between clubs, and upcoming athletic events including Trimounts officers election and boxing tourneys.

Boston Soden Duffy Mr. Soden Mr. Billings George Billings Post Kelly Billings Hot Springs Nash Murphy Ganzel Bennett Morgan West Loston Cincinnati Cornish Ziegler Philadelphia D. J. Sullivan New England Sullivan Daley Gorman Schneering E. L. Hopkins Billy Casey Fred Burna New York John D. Ryan Scott Bradford Union Hall Cambridge Noold Ferguson Jones McQuade Gaffney Sheridan Lynch Mahoney Hurst Young Hosmer, Codding & Co Federal Street Jacobson Morocco Frederic I’. Cutler Charles R. Crane J. C. Leach Fayerweather & Laden Summer High Streets Will Fargo C. H. Fargo South Evanston Ed Waden Faverweather & Laden Chattanooga Tenn Converse, Stanwood & Co South Street B. B. Converse F. B. Converse Stanwood George L. Smith Shoe and Leather Reporter Isaac H. Bailey St. Louis New York City Chicago Albert Plummer Henry C. Pearson India Rubber World Terhune Boot and Shoe Recorder Lincoln Street Europe Boston Boot and Shoe Club England Germany France Paris Vienna

New Primary Battery May Transform Home Electricity Use

A Boston report describes the Consolidated Electric Motor Company unveiling a promising primary battery by Charles J. Hubbell. Four cells power a lamp, eight yield ten candle power, and twelve run a sewing machine or electric fan. The device promises low cost, easy charging, and broad domestic applications, with favorable expert opinion and potential for profitable production.

Consolidated Electric Motor Company Milk Street Hubbell

Noted Author Hale to Judge Unique Story Contest

Rev Edward Everett Hale, famed short story writer, was invited to serve as judge for a distinctive writing competition. He replied in a letter dated November 9 offering his participation and support for varied fiction styles emphasizing action.

Edward Everett Hale

Death of Noah W. Farley Shocks Boston Merchants’ Association

The sudden death of Noah W. Farley a board member of the Boston Merchants Association was announced during an executive session. A committee including President Lane Edward B. Wilson Edward P. Wilbur and Secretary Mooroe was formed to send a floral tribute attend the funeral and draft resolutions praising Farley’s industry courtesy and upright conduct and recalling his long service from private ranks to board and vice presidency.

Noah W. Farley Boston Merchants’ Association Lane Edward B. Wilson Edward P. Wilbur Mooroe M. Farley Farley Ronge Boston Newon

Police Relief Association nominations at headquarters

At the police headquarters meeting yesterday at 5 p.m. Deputy Superintendent Burrill was nominated as a director of the Police Relief Association and Inspector Burke was nominated for member of the auditing committee.

Police Burrill Police Relief Association Burke

Manure on Commonwealth Avenue Grassites Defend Use

Mr Doogue defended the stable manure dressing used on Commonwealth avenue lawns five years old or older and exposed eight years, arguing no disease seeds and noting it is less objectionable than fallow land. He cited 308 plots across Commonwealth avenue Marlboro Beacon and Newbury streets and said children on grass risk legal violation.

Commonweath Avenue Doogue Commonwealth Avenue Marlboro Street Beacon Street Newbury Street Commonwealth Avenue Park

Patrolman Michael Kelly Dismissed for Neglect and Drunken Duty

Patrolman Michael Kelly of Division 10 was found guilty of violating Rule 24 of the Police Manual for neglect of duty and being under the influence while on duty. The Board of Police ordered his dismissal from the force.

Michael Kelly Division 10 Board of Police Force

Conservative bond listing for January investments advertised

Attention is called to the conservative list of bonds offered for January investments by Messrs. W. J. Hayes & Sons at No 7 Exchange place. See their advertisement in another column.

Messrs. W. J. Hayes & Sons No. 7 Exchange Place

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