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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1888

Page

8

Kindergarten Fund Drives for Blind Children Reach 10741.66

A long list of donors from Cambridge to Boston contributes to the Kindergarten for the Blind from Oct 1 1887 to Jan 31 1888. Total receipts amount to 10741.66 with annual incomes and future solicitations noted. The project opened last May admitting twenty children and seeks 5000 for current expenses and 100000 for a permanent fund with 10000 already raised.

A. B New York William Appleton D. H. Barstow A. P. Cary J. H. Center C. C. Chadwick Cottage Place J. H. Wolcott J. Goodman G. Higginson J. H. Thorndike Bridgewater Unitarian Sunday School Beverly M. A. Wales George W. Wales R. P. Wainwright J. W. Wheelwright Edward Whitney Belmot Elizabeth F. Waters Otis E. Weld Sarah A. Whitney Cambridge Richard Baker Edward Jackson Devonshire Street Boston

The Theatres Notes And News Of The Stage

The article reviews a week at Boston theatres with Irving's Faust and Louis XL drawing crowds. New productions announced for next week include The Bells of Haslemere at the Museum and Olivia at Irving's, plus various operatic and concert engagements and notable performers across venues.

Irving M. Herrmann The Globe W. J. Scanlan Hollis Street Dorothy Goodwin Park Grand Opera House Byron Howard

Markets Very Quiet In Week Of Trade Review Highlights

The R G Dun trade summary reports overall quiet business across interior points and eastern cities with fair year to date volume. Bank clearings up five percent outside New York and January money in circulation down modestly while bank deposits rose seven million.

New York Weekly Trade Review R. G. Dun & Co Rio Fair West Congress Ways and Means Committee E. Russell & Co Mercantile Agency United States Canada

Results of the Sugar Trust discussed by Boston refineries

The piece questions rumors of Revere Sugar Refinery assets passing to the Boston and Maine railway and notes investors planning a rival refinery. John P. Spaulding blames tariffs on sugar costs while Charles O. Foster defends the trust as beneficial, arguing Boston’s climate and policy hinder local industry.

Sugar Trust Revere East Cambridge Boston & Maine Railroad Cermittal John P. Spaulding Revere Company England Cuba Charles O. Foster Boston Trust Massachusetts Philadelphia Huston Custom House Hoston New York Foster

Additional Trains on Boston to Franklin Line Schedule

A new timetable takes effect Sunday noon on the New York and New England railroad between Boston and Franklin. Expanded through trains will run from Boston to Walpole and Franklin with stops, while some express services will bypass intermediate points. Several inbound trains will depart earlier, and a few inward trains will shift times slightly.

New York & New England Boston Franklin Norwood Central Walpole Washington Express Woonsocket Junction Blackstone Fishkill Boton Prandin Milford Hyde Park

Man Exhibits Wool Covered Horse Named Cleveland

Louis J. Wyman of Roxbury shows a four year old horse named Cleveland that arrived from Savannah with a wool coat growing over its body. The gelding weighs 850 to 876 pounds and stands 14% hands high, with wool covering mane tail and body. Reputedly bred from Wentucky thoroughbreds, the animal has no foretop mane and trots a low key temper while repeatedly butting.

Louis J. Wyman Winter Street Wyman E. B. Rhodes Spartanburg 8. C Gate City Savannah Mr. Wyman Savin Street Roxbury

Accident Investigation Into Fitchburg Train Collision

The railroad commissioners investigated the Fitchburg collision at Williamstown. General Manager Adams led the inquiry with testimonies from engineer Baldwin conductor Wetherbee and brakemen Murphy and Lamb. They concluded drifting snow blew torpedoes warning Train 57, leaving the engineer unaware of danger.

Fitchburg Williamstown Adams Baldwin Wetherbee Murphy Lamb

Funeral report corrects Rev Pea and Dr McKenzie roles

In the funeral report for Professor Asa iay an error is corrected. The Rev Francis G. Pea gave the vesper service address in the afternoon while the Rev Dr McKenzie officiated at the main service and spoke with beauty and power about the scientist’s career.

Asa Iay Francis G. Peabody Dr. McKenzie

James Redpath in New York Suffering Second Stroke

Information from New York reports James Redpath lies with paralysis and speech impaired but conscious and able to eat. Friends in the city organize a relief fund chaired by Louis Pravg Co and Boyle O Reilly to provide care and support, hoping wider donations from supporters including the colored community and others who know his work.

New York James Redpath Louis Pravg & Co Boyle O'Reilly Pilot Redpath

Chamber of Commerce Dinner Planned for Boston Elite

The Boston Chamber of Commerce plans a mammoth banquet to broaden sociability among 820 members. A planning committee led by Alden Speare was formed with D W Rawlet Corliss Washleigh Freeman J Doe and Charles A Baldwin to select venue caterer and date possibly adding a February day if needed.

Boston Chamber of Commerce Boston Alden Speare D. W. Rawlet Messrs Corliss Washleigh Freeman J. Doe Charles A. Baldwin

Burglary at the West End Targets Boardman Home

Early yesterday morning burglars entered the basement of Hon. A. W. Boardman’s residence at 101 Charles Street. They took a pocketbook with $100 from a closet along with an overcoat, leaving upstairs untouched. Footprints in the snow suggest the burglars considered the neighboring house first.

A. W. Boardman Charles Street

Notable Guests Register at Parker's and Nearby Hotels

The guest list includes A. D. Warner of Worcester J. P. Dixon of Scranton Penn James E. Pepper of Lexington Ky Richard Roberts of London Eng Hart O Berg of Liege Belgium and W D Craven of National Stock Yards Illinois at Youngs Also Charles A Sinclair of Portsmouth NH staying at the Quincy Architects dined at the Revere last evening.

Parker’s A. D. Warner Worcester J. P. Dixon Scranton Penn James E. Pepper Lexington Richard Roberts London Eng Hart O. Berg Liege Belgium W. D. Craven National Stock Yards Illinois Young's Charles A. Sinclair Portsmouth N. H Quincy Revere

Courts Give Verdict in Assault Damages Case

The Massachusetts court reports verdicts on a string of tort actions. In Dupee v Lenture the jury awarded $400 to the plaintiff after finding the defendant guilty of assault. Other cases involve false imprisonment and contract disputes with varying damages. The list includes numerous docket items and judges handling each session.

Boston attorney admission notice for Circuit Court

Robert P. Clapp of Boston applies for admission as attorney and counsel for the United States Circuit Court in Massachusetts. Henry L. Hallett, Commissioner, issues the notice dated February 8, 1888.

District of Massachusetts Boston Circuit Court of the United States Robert P. Clapp Henry L. Hallett United States Circuit Court

Haverhill Woman Found Guilty in Dwelling Fire Case

In Salem Superior Court Julia Bou langer of Haverhill was convicted of arson against a dwelling. The proceeding notes the husband’s railroad death since her imprisonment. Frank H. Young of Haverhill faced trial for throwing vitriol at Mary J. Mahan with alibi and lack of motive presented. Samuel A. Ward of Salem pleaded guilty to larceny and his case was filed.

Salem Julia Boulanger Haverhill Frank H. Young Mary J. Mahan Samuel A. Ward

Butterfield v Hammond and Connors v Campbell rulings

Superior Court notes jury verdicts for the defense in Butterfield vs Hammond and Connors vs Campbell. Lawyers Lombard and Tirrell appear for plaintiffs and defendants respectively. Case listings include Cambridge railroad matters and city suit references.

Terry Camb. RR Cambridge. Co

Dodge vs Ayers and Magee v Cortie Civil Actions

No 3521 Dodge v Ayers action of tort over value of woods attached by deputy sheriff and sold under attachment. Decision re served. H L Bartlett for plaintiff Withington Jones for defendant. No 2701 Magee v Cortie action of contract to recover a bill. Set off. Finding for defendant for 1981 in set off. Decrees nisi granted in divorce cases Esther Porter from John Porter Martha Ellis from William Ellis Jennie Hill from George Hill for desertion.

Dodge N. J. Holden Esther M. Porter John F. Porter Martha A. Ellis William Ellis Jennie E. Hill George S. Hill

Stoddard Concludes Matinée Lectures With Constantinople

John L. Stoddard closes his matinée series in Music Hall this afternoon with a lecture on Constantinople. The talk includes beautiful views and follows a season that proved highly popular among attendees.

John L. Stoddard Music Hall Constantinople

Sunday church notices and services listed in Arlington Street area

The column lists multiple church events. Rev. Brooke Hertford preaches at 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. at Arlington Street. B Y M Christian Union holds vesper service at Union Hall with Rev. Duryea speaking. Disciples feature James Freeman Clarke at 3:30 p.m. Communion, temperance meeting, and concerts are noted at various local churches with details on speakers, choirs, and times.

Arlington Street Courci Brooke Hertford B. Y. M. Christian Unnion Union Hall Boylston Street Joseph J. Duryea Central Church Boston Charles E. Tinney C. Everett Truette Quire Wright Josephine Turner Charles £. Tinney Cuunen James Freeman Clarke Cuurnen Temperance Meeting Wells Memorial Hall Washington Castle Street R. Kidner St. Andrews Church L. J.ewin Dudley Law and Order League K. EL. Morse Muund Barnett Columbus Avenue George S. Avery W. Cole South Congregational Church Newbury Street Exeter Street Dr. Hale Premont Temple Ana Collinging

Overcrowded Cambridge horse cars prompt reader letter

A Boston reader complains of severe crowding on Cambridge side transfers from Harvard Square to South Boston cars. He notes high fares collected by transfer time and few disembarkations, urges managers to refuse boarding when cars are full and cites Highland road practice as a model. Indignatio signs the letter dated January 31, 18388.

Taverner Cambridge Harvard Square Boston Park Square Highland Road Beacon Street

Paine Burgess Testimonial Gifts For Two Leaders

Members of the Eastern Yacht Club and other contributors fund a testimonial honoring General Charles J. Paine and Mr. Edward Burgess. Paine receives an oval solid silver waiter with a commemorative inscription. Burgess gets an urn shaped silver cup inscribed to mark his role in advancing American yachting supremacy.

Eastern Yacht Club Edward Burgess Charles J. Paine General Paine Burgess

In Memory of Mr Hamlin at Lehigh Valley Coal Office

Retail coal trade leaders met at the Lehigh Valley Coal Company Mason building to mourn E. B. Hamlin one of the city’s oldest dealers. A resolutions committee was named, and a floral tribute group was formed to represent the trade at his funeral. Speakers recalled his long business career and friendships.

Lehigh Valley Coal Company Mason Building E. 8. Hamlin A. C. Wellington Messrs J. L. Batchelder H. G. Jordan F. C. Warren J. E. Piper Charles Mann O. D. Witherell Mr. Hamlin

Joseph Cook Opens Noon Lectures at Tremont Temple

Joseph Cook selects subjects for his noon lectures at Tremont Temple Monday including Prelude and topics such as Assassination as a Weapon of the Saloon, Failure of Justice in the Haddock Case, and Supreme Court Decision on Prohibition. He will also pose questions to specialists on Mayor O'Brien and Rev Mr Davis's imprisonment Free Trade and Tariff Reform and The Latest Mormon Conspiracy. The lecture line includes Did Christ Teach by Inspiration Ty What Sense Is the Bible Infallible and Dean Stanley and H W Beecher on Inspiration.

Massachusetts New England Historic Genealogical Society Somerset Street A. C. Goodell State House City Hall Faneuil Hall Nathan Robbins Cereal Club Tremont House A. W. Beard Harvey N. Shepard Alpheus N. Hardy Theophilus King Helen C. Bradlee Boston Massachusetts General Hospital J. Putmam Bradlee Charlotte Fiske Bates Sanders Theatre Cambridge Mass Longfellow Memorial Association Longfellow Memorial Messrs C. P. Cranch William Winter G. P. Lathrop New York New Kiva Hall Tremont Street General Hazard Stevens Edward Fitzwilliam T. C. Thompson Berkeley Hall B. E. Murray Division 11 Brookline Brighton Albany House Lancing Charles H. Wattress Columbus Avenue A. A. Miner Forest Hills Massachusetts Horticultural Society Peach J. H. Hale South Glastonbury Conn St. Paul’s Church Courtney Joseph Cook Tremont Temple Supreme Court O’brien Mr. Davis Bibl Dean Stanley H. W. Beecher

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Kindergarten Sarah Janet Robinson Omerville Knowlton Field Prince Arthur Freeman Boston & Providence Railroad Dedham Charles Thurston F. L. Trundy Shawmut Avenue Charles Lang National Hotel Charlestown Mutual Aid and Literary Association Odd Fellows’ Hall Charlestown High School Association Monument Hall Ploughman Milk Street Battle of Bunker Hill Young Men’s Christian Union Samuel B. Clark Dorchester Yacht Club Haslemere Adelphi Theatre Museum William Sidney Adelphi Lyons Mail Miss Emery Miss Terry Maude Banks Joan of Arc Miss Banks Scanlan Shane-na-Lawn Globe Theatre Two Johns the Howard J. C. Stewart National Star Concert Company Carl Paelten Emil Mahr Beneficent Society New England Conservatory of Music Conservatory Hermann Hartmann New England Conservatory Rudolph Aronzon New York Casino Daly’s Theatre the Post Nym Crinkle Mme. Modjeska Mirror Eben Plympton Imogen Isabella Bue Kippeesast Erminie Casino Pete Harrizon’s Park Theatre Paul Kauvar Anarchy Standard Corsair Bijou L'abbé Constantin Wallack’s Boston Ideal Opera Company Fifth Avenue Dockstader Minstrels Heart of Hearts Madison Square Wife Lyceum Robson and Crane Union Square W. A. Mestayer Theresa Vaughn Thatcher Primrose Niblo’s Tony Vasvor Mr. E. &. Rice San Japan Dixey Mme. Dolaro New York Mirror Bernard Beere la Vie Parisienne Professor Gray Chamber OF Commerce Supreme Judicial Court For the Commonwealth Morrow Devens C. Allen Hoolmees Superior Court Penniman Bra G Dos Woodman Hawkie Ehriein Wollfsohn Kent Toad Ffrench Parker Jackman Kaisoln Grafer McCormick Hill Wilson Nantsket RR Elly Rockport Gran. Co Dill Barker Charles H. Sefton Point of Pines Company George E Public Over Same J. F. Kilton George A. O. Ernst Frank M. Maine Peter V. Ludy E. K. Hale H. E. Swasey Downing Noves Fitchburg RR Hammond Alice Gilder Timothy Keleher Bowdoin Street C.K. Grinnell C. W. Bartlett Clinton Gage Cornelius H. Donovan William Scott W. Fred Kimball George R. Wheelock T. H. Duggan Eben P. Hitchcock Francis Street Herbert L. Baker L. L. Stimpson LVL Uulummuaey Sherman Thompson Duggan Hitchcock Padden Dorr Bauer Faye Cappacelol Nicoli Gunnelle Wing Dahl Mathison Murray Sampson Wedterbee Burr Joy Brownhold Weil Osgood Barwick Boston & Maine RR Fagnaul Boston & Albany RR Mulligan Hanover Vire Ins. Co Maine Phenix Assur. Co Queen’s Ins. Co Roberts Noon Boston & Proy. RR Essex County Thompson, J Stoddard OF New York T.B. Greene W. L. Bigelow E. G. Snow, Jr Chas. J. Martin D. A. Heald D. ii. Washburn Pe & See Hollis & Snow Kilby ST Cor Exchange Place Mr. Taverner Mr. Roberts Lata Roman Catholic Cathedral of the Holy Cross Paine-Burgess Taylor and Bourbon Gover TER H. Graves & Sons Americal Vandrnum & Southwick Kremont Street Biases John P. Leary Main Street Paris Baker’s W. Baker & CO Dorchester Augusta Solomon Court Street Bay State Haynes Excelsior Wm. B. Tilton Haynes Crosby J.C. Haynes & Co Court St Slroebutt Hamilton Gorham, Rogers & CO Federal Street Aaron R. Gay & CO State Street Longfellow Memorial Fund Oliver Wendell Holmes Edward Everett Hale Christopher P. Cranch Julia Ward Howe Thomas W. Higginson John Boyle O'Reilly Arlo Bates George Parsons Lathrop Louise Chandler Moulton Police Department of W. Taylor Massachusetts Emergency and Hygienic Association Warren Boston University Broadway Millard Fillmore Brown Horticultural Hall Alympex Wellesley College Normbera Fund Arle Bates Othersill Alice Freeman Palmer Revere House
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