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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1887

Page

5

Editors of New York Men Whom One is Glad to Meet

A long essay praises New York editors as a fine group while detailing Joseph Pulitzer Albert Pulitzer Whitelaw Reid George Jones Charles Miller John Reid Julius Chambers Bennett Dorsheimer Dorotheimer Dana and others. It also traces the disintegration of A T Stewart's fortune including Garden City Meissonier sale and legacy items as they are auctioned off to fund a grand estate's legacy.

New York The Post Press of Joseph Pulitzer Mr. Pulitzer Albert Morning Journal Whitelaw Reid Tribune Lotus Club Pulitzer George Jones the Times Charles RR. Miller John C. Reid Miller Dartmouth Reid Julius Chambers Herald Bennett Dorsheimer Star Charles A. Dana the Sun General Hancock Dana Stewart A. T. Stewart Long Island Manhattan Island Garden City England Fifth Avenue Montclair New Jersey St. Paul Judge Hilton

Museum Director Cesnola amid factional clashes and praise

In New York the Cesnola in fighting for the Metropolitan Museum faces a faction bent on ousting him, while directors defend his leadership. The article notes the museum’s progress as vindication and lauds the Boston Symphony Orchestra debut at Steinway Hall, praising conductor Gericke and contrasting him with Thomas. G. E. Morcomery.

Munkacsy Christ Before Pilate Mr. Wanamaker Meissonier General di Cesnola Metropolitan Museum of Art Cesnola Boston Symphony Orchestra Steinway Hall Gericke New York Boston Thomas Mr. Gericke Mr.Thomas G. E. MorcoMery

Fatal shooting in Wis casset man dies after intruder shot

Wilson B Graves of Wis casset was shot by Captain W H Clark during a break in at Clark s house. The wound in the abdomen is fatal with no chance of recovery. Graves had prior divorce troubles with Clark s daughter and had repeatedly broken in while intoxicated.

Wiscasset Wilson B. Graves W. H. Clark Clark Graves Dr. Cushman Patterson

General Butler Testifies in Own Defense in Civil Suit

In New York on February 18 General Butler testified that he had no personal stake in the Lester case, citing congressional indemnity for officers. The defense contends the 1868 and 1866 acts shield officers from damages for war actions, while Lester asserts evidence of Confederate ties and schemes. The jury returned a verdict for Butler as the judge directed.

New York J. H. Lester General Butler Cornell Bradley Newark N. J Richmond Lester Department of Virginia William Whiting Boston Mr. Davenport Davenport Mr. Stanton Mr. Lester Fort Hatteras Military Commission Mr. Ellis Canada Washington Fortress Monroe Hamilton Huntington Harper's Ferry Mr. Robinson Harper’s Ferry Robinson Morris United States Butler Lincoln Cox Confederacy Vester

Quixotic Will Dispatches Ashes With Sea Voyage

Ambrose Retharge, 52, directs in his will that his remains be shipped from St. Michael’s Church to Samson crematory then burned. The ashes travel via the German steamer Elbe to New York, cast overboard at sea, and a mid ocean ritual witnessed by passengers. A full report of the scattering is to appear in Pittsburgh papers.

Ambrose Retharge Hartmann Retharge St. Michael’s Church Samson Crematory Sethan New York Mid-Ocean Pittsburg

Obituary notes for Florentine Ehret and several others

The obituary column records the deaths of Florentine Ehret a prominent local German gentleman and senior partner at Florentine Ehret & Son of 409 Washington St Caleb B Vickery former Fall River postmaster and longtime bank trustee Joseph M Stone of Davis Manufacturing North Andover a wealthy citizen Hinckley Amoskeag and Manchester Locomotive Works figure Ezekiel Sargent Concord Granite Co president Captain Charles Smith of Chatham and Captain Charles Smiths mariner son in Boston and Maracaibo voyage first mate H M Chase of Dennis and the deceaseds surviving family

Florentine Ehret Masons and Odd Fellows Hermann Lodge Germania Lodge A. M Florentine Ehret & Son Washington Street Caleb 8. Vickery Fall River Fall River Savings Bank Joseph M. Stone The Davis Manufacturing Company North Andover Hinckley and Amoskeag Manchester Locomotive Works Ezekiel ( Sargent Concord Granite Company New England Concord Joseph Watts Tenant's Harbor Samuel Watts Chatham Charles Smith Maracaibo West Indies Boston H. M. Chase Dennis

Brookline Police Ball Draws 250 Couples in Weathered Gala

The Brookline Police Mutual Aid Association held its ball last evening in the upper Town Hall Brookline despite bad weather. About two hundred fifty couples attended. Officers listed include Alonzo Bowman president Albert S Paige vice president George F Dearborn treasurer and Thomas F Murray secretary.

Brookline Police Mutual Aid Association Brookline Alonzo Bowman Albert S. Paige George F. Dearborn Thomas F. Murray

Hampden Watch Co to Move to Canton in Cooperation

The Hampden Watch Company of Springfield will move its business to Canton Ohio in collaboration with the Dueber Watch Case Company of Newport Kentucky which also plans relocation once new buildings in Canton are ready, likely within a year.

Hampden Watch Company Springfield Canton Dueber Watch Case Company Newport

Manning Shows Bright Recovery Amid Albany Visit

Secretary Manning has returned to Albany and reports stronger health. He walks with less limp, spends time with friends, and met Governor Hill after visiting the Argus office. He remains unable to endure long exertion and may stay for the charter elections as local politicians hope.

Albany Sprerau Manning Mr. Manning the Delavan The Argus Governor Hill Fort Orange

Ballot for U S Senator in New Jersey Legislature

In Trenton the joint convention of the Legislature tabulated the ballot for United States Senator. Sewall 35, Abbott 35, Bedle 3, Ludlow 1, Cortland Parker 1, Erastus E Potter 2, William F E Potter 1, Kays 2, Potts 1. Speaker Baird shifted from Morrow to Bedle.

Trenton N. J United States Sewall Abbott Bedle Ludlow Cortland Parker Erastus E. Potter William FE. Potter Kays Potts Baird Judge Morrow

Peabody Expenditures by Department for Year Ended Feb 1 1887

The selectmen's department spent 100 885 94, the poor 18 057 35, fire 12 620 28, school 32 BOL 31 including Endicott schoolhouse rebuilding, police 15 086 36, highways 10 046 94, and water 7 219 24.

Peabody Selectmen’s Department Endicott

Boot and Shoe Travellers League Meeting and Banquet

The regular meeting of the Boot and Shoe Travellers League is at 289 Devonshire Street on Wednesday February 25 at 5 p.m. Officers will be elected and changes proposed to the constitution and bylaws. A grand banquet will follow at the Parker House.

Boot and Shoe Travellers’ League Devon Hashire Street Parker House Franz Kneisel Frederic Clark OLD South Meeting House Washington Street Boston

The City Theatres Offer Opera and Drama This Afternoon and Evening

Boston theatres present National Opera Company performing Lohengrin and Coppelia. Hollis Street shows Boucicault in Fin Ma Cool. Boston Museum screens Held by the Enemy at 2 and 7:45. Globe Opera Comique presents Lorraine. Park Theatre offers Hoodman Blind. Howard Athenaeum features The Ivy Leaf. Ellio u Theatre presents Hazel Kirke with matinee at 2 and night at 8.

Boston Theatre National Opera Company Coppelia Hollis Street Boucicault Fin Mae Cool Boston Museum The Enemy Globe Theatre McCaull Opera Comique Company Lorraine Park Theatre Hoodman Howard Athenmeum the Ivy Leaf Eliou Hazel Kirke

Water color paintings at Leonard and Co Monday evening

Monday listings show water color paintings by Leonard and Co at 5 p m. Stocks and fruit sections include K L Day and Francis Henshaw at 11 30 a m and 12 m respectively. Horatio Harris also lists fruit at 12 m.

Leonard & Co M. Stocks K. L. Day & Co Francis Henshaw & Co Horatio Harris

Marriages Listed For Boston Chelsea and London Nuptials

Marriages recorded with several couples wed in Boston Chelsea and abroad. Huestis of Newton weds Jennie Tilley of Boston. Howard E Jordan weds Mary Reid of Boston in Lower Mills. Nelson Dailey weds Josephine Kil lam of Chelsea. Edward Gilbert weds Geraldine Henry in London. George C Hagar weds Julia Hanna in Los Angeles. Isaac Merrill weds Amelia Horne in Chelsea.

Huestis Tilley George 8. Butters Fred W. Huestis Newton Jennie M. ‘Filley Boston Jordan—Reid Lower Mills Nathan Lunt Howard E. Jordan Milton Mary M. Reid Bailey—Killam Chelsea Jesse Wagner Nelson Dailey Josephine Killam Gilbert—Henry St. George’s Church Hanover Square London Edonard H. Gilbert Ware Mass Geraldine M. R. Henry Mitchell Henry Kylemore Galway Ireland Vtagar P. H. Nason Isaac L. Merrill Butte City Mon Amelia C David 3B Horne

Obituary notices from multiple deaths in February in New England

Deaths list the passing of Constance Ada Doliber Gertie Freeman Mary E Jordan Sarah M Stone Adeline Beecher Caroline Carter George Foss Walter Gates Josephine Mauran Nathan Wiles with ages ranging from 1 year to 88 years and locations including the city Neponset Leominster Campton Village Arlington Newport Newport Waltham and New York February dates noted for each.

A. B. Rogers Adeline Benton Calvin A. Beecher Carter Leominster Caroline James H. Carter Foss Campton Village N. L George Foss Gates Arlington Walter Gates Gibbs Newport R. J Josephine Mauran Wilcott Gibbs Wiles Waltham Nathan Wiles

Dedication of New Masonic Hall in Marpin

The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Massachusetts will dedicate the new Masonic Hall and apartments in Marpin on Tuesday evening. Ceremonies start at 6 o clock and are limited to Masons and their families. A banquet, supper, and a musical and literary program follow.

Marpin Grand Lodge of Massachusetts Masonry Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Horse Boston Committee On Fisheries and Game State House

Mensman's Peptonized Beef Tonic Ad

An old advertisement touts Mensman's Peptonized Beef Tonic as the sole beef preparation preserving all nutrients. It claims blood-building, strength, and vitality benefits for indigestion nervous debility and general exhaustion, sold by Caswell Hazard & Co. in New York through druggists.

Mensman Caswell, Hazard & Co New York

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