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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1898

Page

5

Cadet Fund Benefit Adds Over $7000 for Merrimac Fire Relief

A benefit performance by the Cadets at the remont Theatre yesterday afternoon raised more than seven thousand dollars for the Merrimac street fire fund. The event honored fallen firemen and featured Lillian Russell and other notable attendees. The money will be distributed by a committee including Charles H. Rollins Chief Webber and Captain Samuel Abbott.

Theremont Theatre Merrimac Street Charles H. Rollins Caets Webber Samuel Abbott Insurance Brigade Boston Captain Garrity Oseman Shea Errimac Street Orore Sailor Oys George Noron Mr. Cole Actets Oys Lillian Russell Della Ox Mr. Childers Colonel Gods Woods Whitng George W. Armstrong Rs. Armstrong Miss Armstrong eKeohn Agnes Booth Schoeffel Arty Friends Steerend Ed Shea Sam Dwight George Yeaton Ieutenant Lyons

Berle Guest at Massa Knights Templar Banquet

Sir Knight A. A. Berle of Brighton attended the Massachusetts Union of Knights Templars banquet at Parker's last evening. More than 100 were present and the meeting was presided over by Right Eminent Commander C. C. Fry of Lynn. The Rev. Mr. Berle spoke on New Opportunities for Knights Templars.

Knight A. A. Berle Brighton Massachusetts Union of Knights Parker’s Ommander C. C. Fry Lynn Mr. Berle Knights Templars

Boston Aldermen Grant Franchise For Transit Tubes

The Boston Aldermen grant a franchise to the Boston Pneumatic Transit Company to lay tubes and pipes through major streets and issue permits. Mayor Quincy proposes appointments for a city law revision commission. Street name changes and numerous committee assignments are approved, with adjournment set for March 7 and several Aldermen planning travels to Mardi Gras and other cities.

Boston Pneumatic Transit Company Quincy P. A. Collins A. E. Pillsbury Barrington Street Dorchester Hamilton Street Calvert Street Roxbury Whittier Street Hudson and Pontine Burrell Street Berwin City of Boston General Court Street Commission of Dyar Alderman Chares Cleary Norton Paige Charles Dixon Lott O'Toole Codman Bath Presho O’toole Norene City Messenger

Martians land on asteroid as Edison crew battles invaders

On the asteroid a Martian landing car touches down near Edison and his crew. The leader is silenced by a disintegrator as Martians attempt to seize the ship but gunners halt their advance. More engines fire killing several but the team continues to fight and repel the threat.

Earth Thomas A. Edison Mr.ison Washington United States Edison Mars New York Moon Aristarchus Ison Ans Mr. Edison

Post fund totals and local donor update

Post fund stands at 4014.25 with Medford resident Viola T Davenport contributing 5.00. An unknown donor adds 2.5 cents as part of a continuing subscription update alongside previously acknowledged 4009.00 from Viola Davenport.

Viola T. Davenport Medford

A Philomathean Triumph at Boston University

One of the year’s most successful Philomathean entertainments unfolded in Jacob Sleeper Hall Boston University marking the new leadership of Mr George Currier and aides. Miss Carolyn S Foye staged Midsummer Night’s Dream with charm and simple white muslin costume impersonating multiple roles.

Jacob Sleeper Boston University George Currier Carolyn Foye Faye

Express Derailed Near Walpole Bridge

The New York mail train on the New England railroad derailed near the West Walpole bridge around noon. The locomotive damaged and one car splintered. no injuries. Traffic blocked for several hours.

Walpole New York New England West Walpole Bridge

Railroad Ball Draws 1500 at Park Theatre in Waltham

The Fitchburg Railroad Relief Association held its twenty first annual ball at the Park Theatre drawing an estimated 1500 attendees. The event featured a grand march led by Baldwin's Cadet Band with Mr. John McCabe and daughter Margaret, multiple rooms for dancing, and special trains to Waltham. Prominent railroad officials and guests from Massachusetts New England and New York attended, with a long list of Fitchburg Railroad executives and local dignitaries noted among the crowd.

Fitchburg Railroad Relief Association Park Theatre Waltham Baldwin John McCabe Margaret J. Allan Annis Joseph L. Andette Dc. Tenney McCabe John Campbell Fitchburg Railroad Massachusetts New England New York H. 8 Marcy Fitchburg Railroad Company Robert Codman Ri Wallace M. P. Snyder Western Division John Medway S. W. Simonds E. A. Alton Round House R. Watson BE. Foster Fra Shepley Charles McKay O. J. Fenton Alexander Robertson J. F. Green H. FP. Whitcomb F. Stacey John Dee Hawthorne Club T. J. MeCarthy P. J. Doherty W. H. Pratt B. Seagrave Cambridge Chronicle E. A. Smith Telegraph J. W. Marden J. W. Burnham A. S. Crane C. A. Nimeno General Western Troy N. Y J. Gourley D. F Boston W. T. la Moir J. D. Tyler A. T. Kimball T. W. Halbert Fastern Weoras BE. Dudley Boston & Maine Railroad H. M. Forrestal George H. Folger Union Station Frank Barker Eastern Division A. Colby L. S. Bean Southern Division W. S. Mooney Northern Division B. Spandng Frank Eddy Bond Sortwell Cambridge C. W. Anderson Fitchburg Robert H. Libby Somerville W. A. Bancroft Boston Elevated Railroad Mayberry

Refund pledge for Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar

A Boston card pledges refunds on Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar bottles 50 cents or 25 cents if not curing coughs or colds. Signatories include Emery Souther and multiple drug firms such as Rust & Richardson Drug Co, George C. Goodwin & Co, B. F. Bradbury, C. E. Woodward & Co, and Joseph L. Parker among others. Two hundred others listed.

Greene Emery Souther Tremont St W. A. Demeritt Columbus Ave J. D. Knowlton Washington St J. P. Gammon Dudley St Samuel Siskind N. Adams & CO Geo. H. Alexander Dorchester Tr Boston

Millstream Boat Club Charity Dance in Chelsea

In Pythian Rink Chelsea last evening the eleventh annual Millstream Boat Club dance drew nearly 1000 attendees. Proceeds support the widow and family of late Hugh J Sadler cox swain of the Millstream eight who died after a race on Independence Day. President P F Murtha praised the event as a worthy social feature with Mayor Ramsdell of Lynn in attendance and other Chelsea officials and rowing figures.

Pythian Chelsea Millstream Boat Club Hugh J. Sadler Millstream Sadler P. F. Murtha Walter L. Ramsdell Lynn Mayor Littlefield Board of Aldermen George Hosmer Jeege Whitehead Joseph Maguire Howard Hodgkins James Fox

Somerset Associates Seventh Annual Ball in Bethesda Hall

The Somerset Associates held their seventh annual ball last evening in Bethesda Hall with 500 to 600 attendees. The hall displayed flags and bunting and featured a platform adorned with potted plants and inscriptions welcoming guests and marking the event.

Somerset Associates Bethesda Hall Paige Presho Norton Mulcahy Hickey Lydon Collins M. 8 Lally Edward J. Loohy Laurence J. Logan J. J. Manning George A. Martin Thomas J. McAuliffe P. McGowan J. Mackin W. J. O’brien W. P. Fay Thomas W. Flood M. J. Griffin W. P. Hickey John H. Hussey J. P. Casey R. O

Second annual ball of Clan Chis holm in Revere

The second annual ball of Clan Chisholm, Order of Scottish Clans of Revere, was held at Grand Army Hall in Revere last evening attended by many prominent clansmen from out of town. Gilbert Wood served as floor director with William J. Smith as assistant and a corps of aids. Chief George Chisholm and his wife led the grand march.

Clan

Mysterious Accomplice Gave Him 550 From Robbery

John Dever also known as Dempsey the Tremont street druggist raider was brought to police headquarters after a Washington arrest. He told inspectors a partner English Tom assisted in the Dec 6 7 8 entries to Paine store and gave him 550 before they parted. Dever described a plan to enter the store through the cellar and slug Paine. Police doubt the English Tom tale and plan arraignment today.

John Dever Dempsey Newell Paine Tremont Street Washington Gaddis Colonial Express Park Square Dever Bogan Abbott Paine Post Coot Tom Kessulhuth

Two Express Thieves Nabbed In Cambridge Larceny

Police from Station 4 arrested Edward J. Sullivan and John McDonough after they attempted to steal two 50 pound tubs of butter from E. F. Houghton on Kneeland Street. Detectives pursue past records to confirm the capture of the much-wanted pair.

Station 4 Express Edward J. Sullivan John McDonough E. F. Houghton Harvard Street Cambridge Kneeland Street

City Briefs: Youth Arrested on Assault Warrant

John J. Cogan aged 17 of 8 Wa Street was arrested by Station 10 officers on a warrant for assaulting Eveline Murphy aged 15 on August 15. Richard C. Will, found at work near Lowell Street and Haymarket, asolen lamp jam report, was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital.

John J. Cogan Kulla Street Eveline G. Murphy Richard C. Will Lowell Street Haymarket Square Mssachusetts General

Sophs Entertain Freshmen In Annual Class Gathering

SOPHS extended a spread to freshmen for the annual hatchet burying event between classes. President Curl of the class of 99 spoke, followed by the freshmen vice-president. The evening featured divided quotations and alphabetical naming of States, with a committee of Curl Lacount Hamilton Swain Muzzy and Clapp. The note ends with Phomores of Boston University.

Curl Messrs Lacount Hamilton Swain Muzzy Clapp Phomores Boston University

Dr Agnew’s Ointment Promises Quick Skin Relief

Skin eruptions including eczema tetter salt rheum barber's itch vanish with Dr Agnew's Ointment. It relieves in a day and cures quickly. No case of piles resisted. applications provide relief in minutes. Priced 85 cents. Sold by Woodward & Co. 52 Bromfield St and Sheppard & Co. 1129 Washington St.

Sunday religious services and meeting schedule in Boston churches

A list of Sunday services across numerous Boston churches and halls including First Presbyterian at Columbus and Berkeley, Roxbury Presbyterian at Warren and Woodbine, Fourth Presbyterian South Boston, Parker Memorial, Boston Spirit Temple, Harmony Hall, First Spiritual Temple Exeter Street, Boylston Berkeley YMCA, and Union Hall. The notices include preaching times, topics, mediums, choir and musical programs, and special speakers such as Rev. Scott F. Hershey, Rev. J. J. Dunlop, and Major T. C. Ryan, with various dates and times.

Berkeley Temple Charles A. Dickinson D.D William S. Kesey Murphy Temperance Meeting Christian Endeavor Meeting J. W. Fairbank Fairbank Tempe Alaska Klondike Yukon Old South Church George A. Gordon Watch and Ward Society President Tucker Dartmouth College F. G. Peabody F. B. Allen Alice F. Palmer George Gordon Henry Varley Park Street Church Smith Baker D. D Boston People’s Temple Columbus Avenue Berkeley Street James Boyd Brady Jesus Maine BPC Duryport Mass Fourth Presbyterian ‘Church South Charles J. Cameron Cuba Spain United States Parker Memorial Benevolent Fraternity of Churches Berkeley Appleton Streets William H. Lyon Uwa Drift Damon Sisters’ Orchestra W. S. Kerr Howard M. Dow Pitumbation Spiritual Temple Berkeley Hall Oscar A. Exerly First Spiritual Temple Exeter Street E. D. Concannon Hiram Abiff N. J. Willis M. R. Goff Unionominational Association Hall Young Men's Christian Association Boylston Berkeley Streets F. E. Ramsdell Cambridge Donald Br Wne W. H. Breed Union Hall Boxe Street Charles G. Ames D. PD Church of the Disciples Georgie C. Merchant T ‘Mor Karl Eldridge Jseph Hegarty Enri de Besse Manks Stearns Luther Mendelssohn God Father Marston Lord Gounod George Mandall Taylor Wiecellau Cuba Libre T. C. Ryan Columbus Ohio Percy Jewett Burrell Hale Sea's Christadelphians Arcade Hall Park ‘Equare B. B. of P. Club Walter Baker Mansion S's Sale Eae

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