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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1878

Page

3

Memorial service honors Washington and Lincoln in shared hall

The Young Men’s Christian Union held a commemorative service noting Washington’s and Lincoln’s enduring character. Speakers stressed humility, honesty, and public virtue, contrasting their origins, praising Lincoln’s religious devotion and Washington’s leadership while urging modern citizens toward charity and integrity.

The Young Men’s Christian Union George Washington Abraham Lincoln United States W. H. Baldwin Union Washington Lincoln Baldwin Levi C. Wade Newton J. B. D. Cogswell Wade Lincon Boston Jefferson

Boston Creditors Vote On Dividends In Multiple Failures

Boston creditors report varied outcomes in failed businesses including Latham & Co chromos with 40 cents on the dollar, F W Dinzey jewelry at 20 cents, and Samuel N Gant baker placed in committee. Pratt & Allen liabilities exceed assets by about 176k to 181k, while Utter back Co accepts 50 cents in notes. Henry Traiser cigar maker reportedly fails with about 36k liabilities. Creditors note unencumbered assets and secured claims across firms in Boston and other cities.

Charles Clark Hugh Cummiskey Chelsea Street Boston Stephen A. Ward No. 11 Merchants G. M. Pierce Bremen Street Robert Robson Medford Street Somerville French Street Julius Mason Eliza Fisher Dedham Daniel Hurley Federal Street Charles H. Wilder Central Square William Ryan Mission Chapel Commercial Street John Dixon A.C. Clark Driscoll Clark Latham & Co Chromos F. W. Dinzey Samuel N. Gant Baker John 8 Parker Washington Street Pratt & Allen Louisville R. L. White J. T. Utterback & Co St. Louis Henry Traiser Hardy & Co the Highlands Sharon Cochran Brothers & Co South Market Street Joel C. Clark Framingham Minot & Co Franklin Street George Miles Granite First Streets Grahamite & Trinidad Asphalt Pavement Company Libby, Bartlett & Kimball Sudbury Street R. Woodman M. D. Jones & Co Oods W.S. Hill W. S. Hill Shawmut Joshua Gray T. J. Holmes Messrs Jones & Co Bow Street Bunker Hill Re Oe Edward Willard Fenley Hanover Charter Streets H Street Lynn Henry Stacey Exchange Street Crispins Stubbs No. 2 Breed’s Square Lyman Goodwin James D. Casey Chestnut Street Committee of Public Grounds James M. Feele

CHEAP EUROPE TOURS PROMISE busy travel season

State line offers inexpensive trips to Europe with newly equipped steamers and modern comforts. H. F. Magee at 136 State Street distributes an illuminated pamphlet with travel details for intending tourists. Cushman & Wight at Temple Place run a clearance sale on dress goods including silk embroidered hose and merino underwear with discounts. Mons. Vale reau Cartier will waltz thirteen hours straight at Horticultural Hall on Washington's Birthday from 11 AM to 12 PM.

Europe State Line H. F. Magee State Street Cushman & Wight Temple Place Hamburg Mons. P. Valereau-Cartier Washington

Prison Convicts 778 and Local Happenings In Town

The State Prison reports 778 convicts. Local items note Parker’s club dinners, Rev Ware confined by cold, Museum Company tour to Portland, and various civic updates. Highlights include resignations, licensing debates, church events, and public notices from Boston streets to state works.

Parker’s J. F. W. Ware Museum Company Portland Daniel Pratt L W. Derby Company H Fifth Regiment Gargan Modjeska Dr Withrow Homestead Co-operative Saving Fund and Loan Association Chambers Street Congregational Church Yesteray Globe Theatre Robin Hood Boston Theatre Johnn McCullough Coriolanus Boston Museum Howard Athenium Rochester Hall Cadwell OLD South Church

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