Will of Frederick Taylor Creates Odd Trust for Niece
New York headline notes a $25,000 trust provision in the late Frederick Taylor will for a niece who joined the Sacred Heart order. The estate is valued at $200,000 and the beneficiary is a 20s woman then at a St. Louis convent. Relatives doubt the bequest will influence her religious choices.
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New York
Frederick Taylor
Order of the Sacred Heart
Convent of the Sacred Heart
St. Louis
Miss Jewell
Taylor
Norfolk General’s Son Elopes to Wed in Washington
Robert Newell Groner of Norfolk, son of General W. D. Groner, and Miss Mary Carter Pace of Richmond eloped to Washington on Monday. They obtained a license and married at the Church of the Ascension. Telegrams to both families sought forgiveness as parents opposed the match on youth grounds.
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Washington
Robert Newell Groner
Norfolk
W. D. Groner
Virginia
Mary Carter Pace
James B. Pace
Richmond
Fidelity and Trust Company of Virginia
John H. Elliott
Church of the Ascension
Mr. Groner
Pittsburg Beauty to Wed Worcestershire Baronet After Fire Rescue
Miss Katherine Wright of Pittsburg married Sir Edmund Leichmere baronet and deputy lieutenant of Worcestershire after a romance born from a dramatic rescue. In 1895 she was trapped in a Warwickshire castle blaze. Leichmere saved her by carrying her through flames, sacrificing hair and eyelashes and risking blindness.
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London
Katherine Wright
Pittsburg
Penn
Sir Edmund Leichmere
Worcestershire
Miss Wright
Sir Edmund
Warwick Shire
Edmund
Young Burns Divorced in London Scandal Case
Walter Spencer Morgan Burns, son of J. Pierpont Morgan & Co.'s London head, is divorced from Mrs. Warde amid a public scandal. The wife, fifteen years older, was linked to the Duke of Orleans. He is 23 and no defense was offered. Monte Carlo activities were cited.
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London
Walter Spencer Morgan Burns
Jail for Policy King Snell Sentenced in Superior Court
Andrew Snell alleged policy king received three months in the House of Correction for organizing and promoting a policy lottery. Judge Fei gsenden presided. Snell had prior convictions with fines of 50 and 100 dollars and pledged to quit the game if allowed a lighter sentence. James Robinson pleaded guilty to two counts as a policy writer and paid 25 and 100 dollar fines.
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Andrew Snell
House of Correction
Feigsenden
Superior Criminal Court
Snell
Captain Brown
James Robinson
General Darius N. Couch Buried in Taunton
Major General Darius N. Couch was laid to rest at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery after funeral services at St. Thomas's Episcopal Church. The Seventh Massachusetts Volunteers, whom he led to battle, honored him with a packed church ceremony. Guard of honor was provided by the Seventh Regimental Association and Post 3, with Sons of Veterans aiding the escort.
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Taunton
Darius N. Couch
Mt. Pleasant
St. Thomas’s Episcopal Church
Seventh
Massachusetts Volunteers
Stone
St. Thomas
Seventh Regimental Association
Sons
Bank sues alleged bond forger in Illinois
The National Bank of Redemption of Boston sues Z. T. Lewis for 10538 balance on an 18000 note. Lewis allegedly forged bonds from Hardin and Adams counties as collateral to secure the bond due June 6, 1895. Sheriff McLain Third National Bank of Dayton and W. R. Warnock added as defendants. money from Lewis property sale attached.
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Urbana
National Bank of Redemption of Boston
Z. T. Lewis
Lewis
Hardin
Adams County
McLain
Third National Bank of Dayton
W. R. Warnock
Fourteenth Annual Ball of Boston Lodge No 8 IOISB
The Bos ton Lodge No. 8 IO SB held its fourteenth annual ball last evening at Cotillon Hall with 150 couples in attendance. Seligman’s Orchestra provided music for the promenade concert and Mrs Buxbaum served as floor director.
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Boston Lodge No. 8
Cotillon Hall
Seligman
M. S Buxbaum
Loss of German clipper Baltimore ends Weld fleet era
Despatch from London reports the German clipper Baltimore foundered January 24 after leaving New York December 19. Only Gustavus Christensen survived, picked up near Cape Verde by the Alice. Once part of Weld and Co.’s Boston fleet, the Volunteer became Baltimore before serving Germany. the Great Admiral remains the last survivor of the old clipper fleet loading at Marseilles for New York under Captain Rowell.
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London
Baltimore
Hillman
New York
Gustavus Christensen
Christensen
Alice
Reis
Cape de Verde
Public hearing on consumptives homes opens in aldermanic chamber
The first public hearing on consumptives homes convened in the aldermanic chamber with Aldermen Berwin Codman and Donovan on the special committee. Lawyers Nason and Bolles argued for and against the Free Home for Consumptives as petitioners urged property and health dangers. The committee reserved a decision, with adjournment to Friday at 4 pm after a continued hearing on James Mulcahey's Free Home expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aldermen
Berwin
Codman
W. J. Donovan
Nason
Free Home
Bolles
W. S. Reed
Reed
Corporation Counsel
Cullis
Master Builders’ Association
Devonshire Street
James Mulcahey
Theft From Cars Charges In Boston & Maine Yard
Edmund B Barrows Edward J Tate, brakemen, and William A Margeson yard master, were arraigned in District Court on larceny from cars in the freight yard. Arrests at East Boston drew interest as Margeson allegedly supplied information on car contents via bills of lading. Case continued to Saturday.
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Edmund B. Barrows
Edward J. Tate
Boston & Maine Road
William A. Margeson
Boston
Margeson
Garibaldi's Son Arrives in New York on Kaiser Wilhelm II
Lieutenant Manlio Garibaldi, son of General Garibaldi, arrived in New York from Genoa aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm II. He resembles his father in features and build and serves as a lieutenant in the Italian navy. He previously served on the warship Bauzan in the 1853 Italian naval demonstration.
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New York
Manlio Garibaldi
Garibaldi
Genoa
Bauzan
Gloucester Seeks Boston Naval Wharf Deal Benefit
A Business Men's Association committee reported after meeting with Boston fish dealers that they received courteous treatment and strong interest. The Boston lease on the wharf runs for seven more years, but cooperation to benefit all parties was promised.
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Gloucester
Business Men’s Association
T Wharf
Boston
Brenton's Point Life Savers Discharged in Rhode Island
Four of seven Brenton's Point life saving crew members were discharged in Newport Rhode Island on February 17. Temporary surf men were appointed pending civil service examinations after investigations following a drunkenness discharge and subsequent counter charges by crew members. Longstanding friction surfaced over whether the captain or crew should remain.
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Newport
R. I
Brenton’s Point
Gurada Sues Cambridge Over Lincoln Reservoir Land
In Middlesex Superior Civil Court at Cambridge Judge Mason presiding, a sealed verdict was returned after adjournment in S Gurada v city of Cambridge. The case concerns seven acres taken for a reservoir in Lincoln and is the only unsettled claim.
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Middlesex
Cambridge
Mason
S. Gurada
Lincoln
Gurada
Potter divorce case tests cruelty and travel of sorrows
Mrs Lelia Potter testifies against Dr Laforest Potter in Middlesex Superior Court at Cambridge. She describes being thrown from carriages and left at multiple locations including the Washington bridge and Thorndike hotel as evidence in the cross bill. The hearing resumes with cross-examinations and mentions Miss Robinson and Miss Fern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lelia M. Potter
Laforest Potter
Malden
Bartlett
Thomas Gargan
Dr. Potter
Spot Pond
Thorndike
Arlington House
Perkins’s
Brattle Street
Miss Robinson
Miss Fern
Revere House
Lelia
Mabel
Union Station
Boston Museum
Lynnfield Town Hall Concert A Success
Tuesday concert in Lynnfield Town Hall, under the Lynnfield Improvement Society, featured Jerry O Halloran Peter Noonan noted tenor John Kenny humorist and Edward O Halloran boy soprano. Encores were numerous.
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Lynnfield Town Hall
Lynnfield
Sterling on Silver The Standard of Excellence Sale Notice
A Long Island department store ad boasting the Sterling standard on bundles and wares. It promotes women’s goods including corsets hosiery trimmings yarns embroideries laces gloves jewelry and more with daily bargains and half price remnants Friday sales to clear stock and keep items fresh.
Our Furniture Store At Bedford And Avon Streets
Our Furniture Store sits at 46 to 54 Bedford street and stretches to 43 to 51 Avon street near the rear entrance of the Dry Goods Department.
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Bedford Street
Avon Street
Chiffonniere Offered in Oak with Hat Box Option
A thoroughly made chiffoniere in solid oak with high polish is priced higher than the standard item. A chiffonniere of the same design with a hat box is available at the same price.
Militia Leaders Gather at Brunswick on Defense Role
The Boston Boot and Shoe Club hosted about 150 attendees including Massachusetts militia members and U S Army and Navy representatives to discuss The Interests of the Massachusetts Volunteer Militia and Its Relations to the Army and Navy Adjutant-General Dalton urged a well drilled and equipped state force and challenged merchants who restrict youth militia service Local Navy and Army officers praised training coast defense and naval support The gathering included high ranking officers and veterans emphasizing the militia as a nursery for the navy and coast defense insights The court case mentioned involved a continuance after evidence was heard.
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Boston
C. A. Woodruff
U. Ss. A
Fort Warren
Matthews
Woodruff
J. G. Eaton
Thenterprise
Old Commonwealth
Eaton
Massachusetts
W. B. Rice
B. F. Peace, Jr
C. C. Cornwell
U. S. S. Wabash
Sebree Smith
E. M. Weaver
T. R. Mathews
E. P. Clark
C. C. Fry
B. S. Parker
Manor of Robberies and Liquor Violations Heard in Salem Court
In Salem today Judge Bishop presided over a Superior Criminal Court session. Michael H. Hanley of Lynn received a sentence of three to five years for robbery. Frank H. Crockett of Gloucester paid a $200 fine and faced three months in the House of Correction for liquor law violations. Robert Meagher of Peabody was fined $75 for liquor law violation. John R. Lakeman of Salem pleaded nolo contendere on illegal transportation of liquor and awaits sentence. William Nagle of Lynn was brought in for cattle quarantine default and ordered to recognize $500. Henry H. Roberts of Gloucester pleaded guilty to forgery with defense that the forged note was known to be forged and used to extort large sums in interest until default.
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Salem
Superior Criminal Court
Bishop
Michael H. Hanley
Lynn
Frank H. Crockett
Gloucester
House of Correction
Robert Meagher
Peabody
John R. Lakeman
Nolo Contendre
William Nagle
Henry H. Roberts
Rare Old Books Exhibited At Club of Odd Volumes Show
The tenth anniversary exhibition of the Club of Odd Volumes at its rooms showcases over 80 etchings of Washington in varied poses and a collection of books once owned by crowned heads. Highlights include Bibles and theological works, school and music books, modern bindings, Whistler etchings, a water color, and autographs of the Declaration of Independence.
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Club
Boston Art Club
Washington
Whistler
Townsend Sanborn Townsend Wedding at Winter Hill Church
Miss Georgie Dunlap Sanborn and Edward Sands Townsend wed at Winter Hill Congregational Church in Somerville. Rev. Charles L. Noyes officiated. The bride wore white satin with duchess lace and carried white roses. Attendants included Miss Elizabeth P. of Salem and bridesmaids from Boston, Brooklyn, and Somerville. Best man Henry F. Woods of Boston led a party of ushers.
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Somerville Society
Winter Hill Congregational Church
Georgie Dunlap Sanborn
Edward Sands Townsend
Somerville
True Townsend
James S. Sanborn
Broadway
Charles L. Noyes
Elizabeth P
Salem
Susie M. White
Boston
Harriet Wells
Brooklyn
N. Y
Emma J. Lowell
Henry F. Woods
James Martin Perkins
Fred C. McLaughlin
Harvard
Norman W. Bingham, Jr
Frank Wentworth
Dancing Party of Sheil Literary Auxiliary Held at St Rose Hall
Fifty young women of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Sheil Literary Association attended their second dancing party at St Rose Hall Worcester street last evening with a reception from 8 to 9 hosted by matrons Mrs P J Ward Mrs W H Lanigan and Mrs John J Boyle. Numerous attendees in an array of white silk satin muslin and other gowns filled the hall alongside a long list of guests including C F O Neil Amesbury Arthur Meagher Daniel Kehoe William Carr and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Auxiliary
The
Sheil Literary Association
St. Rose Hall
Worcester Street
P. J. Ward
W. H. Lanigan
John J. Boyle
J. P. Ward
Clara A. Power
Martha L. Power
Margaret Fitzgerald
Nellie Marnian
Annie Ryan
P. Garth
Lillie Houghton
Mollie Houghton
Mary Thurnith
N. H. Lanigan
John B. Boyle
George Connors
John Tory
J. W. Brown
Frederick Garth
Nellie Lynch
Mary Lynch
C. F. O'Neil
Amesbury
Arthur Meagher
Daniel Kehoe
William Carr
Annie Cronan
Kathleen Gleason
Annie Falvey
Annie Nolan
Hattie Duffy
Lillie Long
T. J. Lynch
Joseph Shay
Annie Long
James McLaughlin
John Long
Charles McCarthy
Daniel McCarthy
Edward Andrews
Brockton
Richard Weldon
P. F. Rogers
May Rourke
May Rourke, Mr. and Mrs. J. Murphy, Thomas Leen, T. J. Quallers
James Doyle
Mary KE. Doyle
Rita Craddock
Sadie Craddock
May O’dowd
Charlotte J. Power
Gertrude Skinlings
Edward Furniss
J. O'Donnell
George Coresom
Herbert Glover
J. P. J. Ward
T. C. Hoyt
John Dunn
Charles Fay
John O'Hare
Florence Maudity
First National Congress Opens in Washington
The National Congress of Mothers opened at the Arlington Hotel in Washington with Mrs. Theodore W. Birney as president and Mrs. Mary Louise Butler as secretary. Prominent attendees included Mrs. Adlai Stevenson and Mrs. Phebe A. Hearst. Delegates gathered to discuss child culture, maternal education, and childhood needs, with a White House reception by Mrs. Cleveland attended by about 1800 mothers and children.
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Washington
National Congress of Mothers
Arlington Hotel
Theodore W. Birney
Mary Louise Butler
Adlai Stevenson
Phebe A. Hearst
William L. Wilson
Harriet A. McLean
James H. McCall
Mary A. Mumford
Emma Morton
Northfield
Mass
Countess di Morse
Cleveland
White House
WANTS A VICE CONSULATE
Amesbury February 17 John O'Brien seeks a vice consulate post under the McKinley administration He applied to the President elect about two months ago and has now received a letter acknowledging receipt and stating his file will be given due consideration The action reflects ongoing pursuit of a diplomatic appointment prior to McKinley taking office.
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Amesbury
John
O’brien
McKinley
Pressure mounts to name Col Albert Clark assistant secretary
In Canton Ohio on February 17 a surge from eastern interests presses for the appointment of Col Albert Clark of Boston to the post of assistant Secretary of the Treasury.
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Canton, O
East
Albert Clark
Boston
the Treasury
Estate of ex Governor Rice valued at 182705
An inventory filed in Suffolk Probate shows the late Governor Alexander H. Rice left personal property valued at 182705. The Rice Kendall Co stock totaling 770 shares is appraised at 46200 and a 22867 deposit with the firm at death. About 10000 shares in other corporations are deemed valueless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander H. Rice
Suffolk
Rice-Kendall Company
OConnell Sentenced to 12 Months for Child Support
Michael O Connell was today sentenced by Judge Fallon to twelve months in the House of Correction Deer Island for non support of his four minor children. The children were found destitute in the tenement at 107 West Second Street. The three oldest were sent to the home on Harrison Avenue and the youngest to St Marys Infant Asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael O’connell
Fallon
House of Correction
Deer Island
West Second Street
Brass and Iron Moulders' Union Social At Wells Hall
Brass and Iron Moulders Union No 106 held a pleasant entertainment at Wells Memorial Hall last evening. Vice President Joseph Valentine of the international body attended as guest. W F Conway presided as the program featured a brief address and a varied lineup of performances by Thomas Noonan Winsor Quartet William Powers James Leggett Frank K Cunningham L Young Master Louis Fuller Victor Smith James Bright and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brass and Iron Moulders’ Union No. 106
Wells Memorial Hall
Joseph Valentine
W. F. Conway
Valentine
Thomas Noonan
Winsor Quartet
William Powers
James Leggett
Frank K. Cunningham
L. Young
Louis Fuller
Victor Smith
James Bright
Nut Club Reception and Ball at Odd Fellows Hall
The Nut Club held its first reception and ball at Odd Fellows Hall last night with flags and flowers decorating the space. Grand march led by Mr and Mrs J J Curley and Mr and Mrs J J Moran. John L Sullivan expected to lead but was in Philadelphia for a benefit. William J Palmer of Taunton composed The Nut Club on Parade and dedicated it to the group.
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Nut Club
Odd Fellows’ Hall
J. J. Curley
J. J. Moran
John L. Sullivan
Philadelphia
William J. Palmer
Taunton
Mass
Mrs C E Denny Dead Chelsea Editor’s Wife
Mrs Celia Ewer Denny wife of Captain J Waldo Denny editor of the Chelsea Evening Record died at her Chelsea home after a two year illness. Born in Hanover Missouri she was daughter of the late Sylvanus Percival and sister of the late Captain John Percival. Funeral from Hotel Dudley Saturday morning. burial in Leicester Massachusetts.
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Celia Ewer Denny
J. Waldo Denny
Chelsea Evening Record
Chelsea
Highland Pleasure Club Hosts Fancy Dress Party in Roxbury
The Highland Pleasure Club of Roxbury held its first fancy dress party at Murroa Hall with H A Smit in charge of the floor and W C Isaacs assisting. About one hundred couples participated, led by Floor Director Smith and Miss Edna Kelly as the Queen of the Fairies, with Cecil receiving a ladies prize for Topsy and two Johns, Mr Milk and Mr McGowan, winning gentlemen’s cuff buttons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Pleasure Club
Roxbury
Murroa Hall
H. A. Smit
W. C. Isaacs
Smith
Edna Kelly
Queen of the Fairies
Cecil
Topsy
Jessie M. Smith
Jennie Griffin
Hattie Randall
Matie O’brien
L. F. Cecil
Kittie G. O’keefe
Minnie M. Bishop
Laura Priest
Edith Co. Barker
Maude Leslie
Linzie Gale
Hattie Russell
Gertrude Burke
Sred R. Cotter
W. A. Blackman
J. Killim
P. F. Kelly
H. E. Kelly
J. J. Astor
G. F. Simmons
8. Isaacs
St Stephen's Ball Planned by T A B Society
St Stephen's T A B Society prepares for its annual reunion and ball on Friday Feb 26 at St John's Hall Moon Street to raise funds for the poor. The event features bunting decorations first class orchestra supper caterer and a grand march led by Henry Fitzgerald and Julia Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Stephen's T. A. and B. Society
St. John’s Hall
Moon Street
Henry Fitzgerald
Julia Williams
Floecr
Frank O’donnell
The New Hotel Rexford Opens In City Center
A new Hotel Rexford promises to fill a long felt need by offering elegantly furnished rooms and first class hotel conveniences at a modest price. Located in the heart of the city, it is within easy walking distance of business districts and amusements. The hotel is described as unique and well positioned for success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexford
You Can't Make a New Arm with Salvation Oil 250
A vintage note claims Salvation Oil cannot regrow limbs but can heal bruises. The line markets a product price of 250 units and suggests medicinal use for injury care rather than reconstruction.
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Shute
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Club of
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Sanborn
First National Congress
Mrs. Cleveland
Mrs. Stevenson
Congress
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Rice
Brea
O'Connell
C. E. Denny
Furnishing CO
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Washington Street
ST. Stephen's
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