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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1892

Page

7

Wood Island Park skating grounds flood request grows

Rumors spread that authorities should flood athletic grounds in Wood Island Park to aid skaters. Residents say the cost would be trifling and hope action comes before another cold snap arrives.

Island Wood Island Park Samuel C. Wheaton London Street Boston German Bros Decatur Street King Philip Lodge Knights of Pythias Tirrell Ferryman

Chelsea Plenum to Open City Government Next Monday

The inauguration of Chelsea's new city government is set for next Monday before noon at 10 o'clock in City Hall. The council will consist of thirteen Republicans and eleven non partisans with Councilman Putnam slated as president for the coming year. Non partisans consider nominating George T Roberts but may refrain. The Winnisimmet Cycle Club is now incorporated after a profitable benefit at the Academy.

Putnam George T. Roberts Winnisimmet Cycle Club Academy Linscott Chelsea High School Alice Strahan Strahan William E. Dennin Daniel Hutchinson Chelwea Teddie The Carey Glee Club

Local Names List from Simeon Butterfield Era

A compact record listing individuals including Simeon Butterfield, Leonard A. Trait, and a cluster of associated names such as Deckham, Frank Fitz, J. M. Curley, J. O. Merrill, Charles J. W. Addison, Thomas A. Addison, Isaac H. Pinkofski, and J. Walter Denny. The fragment presents a roster-style collection of personnel likely tied to a historical company or organization.

Simeon Butterfield Leonard A. Trait. Co A. Deckham Frank Fitz J. M. Curley J. O. Merrill Charles J. W. Addison Thomas A. Addison Isaac H. Pinkofski J. Walter Denny

Chelsea Gossip and Notable Local Happenings

Three Somerville women visiting Chelsea faced an awkward luncheon kiss by a host, prompting a lighthearted note about Chelsea’s naughty men. The Rev Mrs Mary Whitney leads weekly social gatherings at Second Unitarian Church and lodges prepare for spring officer elections. City Hall’s elderly City Messenger Mann is described as courteous and newsroom friendly.

Post Somerville Chelsea Mary Whitney Second Unitarian Church City Hall Mann Olp Powper Hovss

Ten Somerville scholars named in Monday's Post

Monday's Post will contain the names of ten of the brightest scholars in one of the Somerville public schools. Tell your friends to look out for these interesting lists.

James Frame G. H. Libby Peter Morrison John Thompson Robert Crosbie Rufus Cushman George T. Sampson Williamb. Pigeon William H. Granger Nathaniel M. Jewett Boston Chelsea Anthony Haderbolets John B. Humphrey Somerville Arthur A. Cary George W. Coburn Henry Endicott John Holmes Robert Cowan Edgar Harding William H. Wood James G. Ferguson Malcolm E. Rideout Daniel A. Buckley Cambridge George R. Kelso J. A. McDonald Charlestown Dorchester

Silver wedding and sermons at Putnam avenue

J eight Chipman and wife celebrate their silver wedding at 8399 Putnam avenue. A sermon series at Old Cambridge Baptist Church titled Eve and Her Daughters runs through January with topics The First Woman The Ideal Wife A Beautiful Bride and An Influential Mother. A January 15 business and Christianity night features speakers Kingsley Hall Durrell. A Boys and Girls Band illustrated Joseph story will be at Prospect street rink next Monday with a benefit for Julius Ward. Also notes on Uniform Bank K of P medals and city gravel and crusher repairs. Mayor Alger to receive a noon reception. Rev Dr McKenzie to offer the inaugural prayer. Happy New Year Harvard Bridge.

Chipman Putnam Avenue J. W. Garton Old Cambridge Baptist Church C. W. Kingsley J. . W. Hall Charles F. Wyman Oliver H. Durrell Joseph Prospect Street Julius J. Ward Union Methodist Church James A. Fox Uniform Bank K. of P Paul M. Foss Mercer Street South Boston J. M. Nazro Nazro Reed Kelley & McKinnon Alger Alexander McKenzie Harvard BrivGe

About You and Your Friends High School Social at Warren Hall

High School officers held a well attended Warren Hall dancing party last Thursday evening the fourth and most enjoyed social. Captain Burbank directed the floor with Spaulding and Schalk assisting. about one hundred couples attended in rich costumes. dancing continued till midnight. Mrs Haddon and Mrs OGorman need assistance after a sudden death, while B E Woodbury recovers from an eye injury. A brick block is planned on the First Parish Unitarian Church site replacing the church and widening Washington Street is urged. Janitor John Cushman left his home after his brother’s recent death.

Warren Hall W. C. Burbank W. F. Spaulding L. G. Schalk W. P. Kelly T. F. Nelligan T. W. Murray M. A. Hawes L. F. Curtis E. F. Black T. Haddon School Street J. O’gorman Christman Washington Street John Q. A. Cushman Warren Block Cushman Beacon Park Leader Herald Advertiser Brighton St. Francis de Sales Y. M. C. T. A. and L. Society Bunker Hill Street Society Monument Square James H. Conley Timothy T. Britnin Francis P. Turnbull William H. Marnell David B. Shaw Hugh J. Morrison John M. O’ Hara James I. Coughlan William H. Townsend Annie Donahoe James V. O’ Hara John H. Kelley Annie White John F’ Fhornton Henry Holland Isabel McLaughlin Michael F. Shaw Charles F. Hatton Ena Krohn Emily Rose Mary Collins Katie Toomey E. J. Lanagan Daniel J. Collins Fenelon Reading Circle James K. Hayes Mary Barr Mary Leahy Mary E. Mitchell John J. O’callahan Charles D. Rooney Annie McMahon T. J. Brinnin Agnes Herlihy Oliver Wendell Holmes St. Mary’s Y M. C. T. Society John F. Thornton Martin P. Kiogan John M. O’hara McCabe The Moulton Associates Charlestown Cadets Armory Main Street Dorchester Avenue West End Summer Federal Streets W. P. A. Lally Newton Academy Sumner Street Freeport Street Hosea Glover J. A. McLean Neponset Harvard Improvement Association Henry’s New Hall Blue Hill Avenue Music Hall Timothy Moriarty Linden and Freeport Streets Upham’s Corner Branch Libra Y A. P. Wheelock Hancock Street J.J. McAllister Waltham Mra. J. Murphy Franklin Street Billy Phillips St. Anne’s Total Abstinence and Literary Society Woods Hall Commonwealth Orchestra Grove

Cambridge scholars named in Monday's Post feature

The Monday issue lists ten of the brightest scholars from a Cambridge public school. Readers are encouraged to look for the feature and share with friends as the names and details appear.

Graschdanin editor jailed for libel in St Petersburg

In St Petersburg on December 80 Prince Met chersky head of the Graschdanin newspaper received a one month prison sentence for libelling public officials.

St. Peterspurg Prince Metchersky Graschdanin

Court record to be found on Page Eight this morning

A brief notice indicates that the court record will be published on page 8 in the morning edition, guiding readers to the designated section for the official docket and proceedings.

Brighton Public Schools Names List of Officials and Figures

The Brighton public schools announce a roster including Josiah Rhodes Cornelius Batchelder Tra Harris Pertie Dyar A J Furbush Charles R McKay Frank W Moore William M Farrington John Maloney and Charles L Perry, outlining key figures connected to the district.

Josiah Rhodes Cornelius Batchelder Tra Harris Pertie Dyar A. J. Furbush Charles R. McKay Frank W. Moore William M. Farrington John Maloney Charles L. Perry Brighton

Sulphur Bitters Presidential Competition Progress

Three of four Sulphur Bitters contests can be decided but nationwide popular vote remains unsettled due to a huge coupon mass. Officials plan a single examination of all coupons to determine results at the earliest possible date.

Excavations Near East Fifth Street Prompt Tenement Plans

Contractor Hannon advances digging at the northwest corner of East Fifth Street though frozen ground halts the steam plow. A 125 foot square area owned by Perkins Institute for the Blind will host a brick block of four tenement houses to be completed in spring.

East Fifth Street Hannon Perkins Institute For the Blind Mt. Washington Avenue Dan Holland Tim Hayes Ward 13 Flood T.J. Coughlin Ward 12 M. O’brien Congress Streets Walworth Manufacturing Company First Street P. Galway Boston Brooklyn N. Y John Slyne Trimount Athletic Club Tremont Athletic Club The Unitarian Church Bethesda Hall Bernice Lodge of Odd Fellows D. of R Azar and Crescent Lodges Dorchester Harmony Associates Corners

Bright South Boston scholars to be watched

Ten of the brightest scholars in a South Boston public school are highlighted. Notable names include Josiah Ss. Dean John ODonnell James Loughlin B B E Bradley James Elis True W. Jones Jeremiah Lynch Sumner Crosby Dr J S G Fogg and Mrs Nathan Abbott.

Josiah Ss. Dean John &£. O'Donnell James Loughlin Bb. E. Bradley James Elis True W. Jones Jeremiah Lynch Sumner Crosby J. S. G. Fogg Nathan Abbott South Boston

Prominent Names Listed in Historical Tax Roll Signatories

Franklin King and A P Wheelock among signatories with H G Aulbright William Bangs P A Collins James Lyons Hugh Giblina D G Lee Peter Gill J Morse appearing in the record. Entities indicate a roster or committee listing from a historical document, reflecting individuals associated with a local project or governance item.

Franklin King A. P. Wheelock H. G. Aulbright William Bangs P. A. Collins James Lyons Hugh Giblina D. G. Lee Peter Gill J. Morse

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