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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1888

Page

5

Massachusetts Delegation Faces Shifts and Strong Ranks in Congress

The Massachusetts delegation plans changes in the next Congress with many members likely to seek reelection. Reputations rise for General Collins and others as they handle committee work, and district dynamics include Morse, Banks, Hayden, Lodge, Cogswell, Rockwell, and Davis amid debates over retirements and re nominations.

Washington Sproran Russell and Whiting Massachusetts Collins Leopold Morse Morse Washington Iife Ely Congress General Draper Dr. Davis Governor Long Lodge Cogswell Rockwell Randall Long Hayden General Banks Russell John Andrew Francis B. Hayes Banks Brackett Reublican Reed McKinley White-Lowry Judiciary Committee Pacific Railroads Mr. Hayden McKay Springer General Cogswell New England Elections Committee California Sullivan Felton Practical Workers of Banking Committee

Fitchburg Baptists Dedicate New Crocker Chapel and Church

The Fitchburg Baptists held a double dedication on February 14. The 4 p.m. service marked the Crocker Chapel dedication led by Rev. C. L. Rhoades of Boston. At 7:30 p.m. the repaired church was rededicated with Rev. Dr. O. P. Gifford of Boston delivering the sermon. Total project cost about 20000 dollars with substantial pledges toward the balance. The chapel measures 96 by 46 feet and features new windows and four memorial panes. An organ costing 3200 dollars with 1151 pipes and 27 stops was installed behind the pulpit, powered by a water-driven motor designed by James F. Sullivan.

Baptist Society Crocker C. L. Rhoades Boston O. P. Gifford Samuel E. Crocker Lewis Hoppin Bradford Thomas E. Daniels John Parkhurst Didie H. Whitney Hook & Hastings James F. Sullivan

Army officers receive extended leaves and transfers

Captain William H. Arthur and Captain John Thompson have leave extensions of two and six months respectively. First Lieutenants Sparrow Taggart Cooke and Anderson receive extended leaves ranging from five to six months. Elmore Taggart moves from Company E to K. Major Johnson gains a three day extension. Twenty-five recruits are assigned to the Twenty first Infantry in the Platte department.

Washington SorciAn William H. Arthur Solomon E. Sparrow Twenty-first Infantry Elmore F. Taggart Sixth Infantry John ©. Thompson Third Cavalry James T. Anderson Sixteenth Infantry

Ballou Lecture Draws Large Stockbridge Course Audience

M. M. Ballou, renowned on travel topics, gave a lecture in the Stockbridge course that drew a large enthusiastic crowd. His vivid descriptions of diverse people and nations proved highly interesting and instructive to attendees.

Portland Speciau Stockbridge M. M. Ballou

The Boston Theatres Schedule and Exhibitions

Afternoon and evening showings fill the Boston venues as Hyde Street venues present Upside Down at Hollis Street and The Private Secretary at Park Theatre. Madelon and The Bells of Maslemere play at Globe and Boston Museum respectively while Henry Irving appears at Boston Theatre.

Hollis Street Park Theatre Evenng Globe Theatre Madelon Boston Theatre Henry Irving Howard Athenzium Variety Boston Museum Maslemere Tremont Street Bunker Hill Old South Church

Marriages Recorded in This City and Beyond

Fragments list several 19th century nuptials with dates and officiants. Perry Rice ties Perry to Sarah Rice with George and Verry overseeing the ceremony. Stein and Graham wed in the city on February 11. Syde man and Herman wed February 12. Towle of North Berwick, New Hampshire, marries Martha A. Stone of Charlestown, Massachusetts in Chicago on February 8.

Charles I, Towle Northbie N.H Martha A. Stone Charlestown Massa

Dull Trading Across Exchanges and Market Shifts

Daily market notes describe low New York volume with 46 660 shares and thin activity. Boston quotes show West End purchases 8250 shares while Atchison and San Diego Land lead lists. bonds remain subdued though institutional demand rises. Arizona Mineral Belt case looms for April. Arizona Wood Co ships wood to Los Angeles but underuse. Denver Chamber warns Denver against Southern route. Chicago Rock Island extension eyed by Kansas allies. Pennsylvania rail freight block amid snow impacts. Summit Branch candidate Elisha Moseley noted. Cape Cod.

Obituary notices from Albany Malden Somerville and beyond

Death notices list Franklin B. Converse in Albany aged 29 8 with Adams school background. Mary A Davis wife of Captain J Davis noted in Malden. Emily Harris wife of James V Harris and daughter of Edward T Watnot dies Feb 12. Frank Kenney 13 11 in Vownal Maine diphtheria. William H eet late of San Francisco died Feb 7. Ruth Kilmer age 4 months 8 days Somerville. Elizabeth Frothingham Lincoln Somerville dies Feb 13. Rachel S Smith widow of Charles A Smith Danvers dies Feb 12. John H Sturgis died Feb 18 St Leonards England second son of late Russell Sturgis of London.

Converse Albany N. Y Franklin B. Converse Adams School Davis Malden Mary A J. Davis Harris Emily James V. Harris Edward T.watnot Kenney Vownal Frank Ss. Be Rachel Charles A. Smith Boston Sturgis St. Leonards-on-Sea England John H. Sturgis Russell Storeis London

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