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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1897

Page

5

Boston University Hosts Eleventh Klatsch Collegium Fete

Gamma Delta of the College of Liberal Arts marks the eleventh Klatsch Collegium at Boston University drawing 2500 guests. Sophomores and freshmen filled Jacob Sleeper Hall while seniors occupied the chapel and convocation rooms with elaborate color schemes and numerous named hostesses and guests from Harvard, Radcliffe, Wellesley, Tufts, and other institutions.

Klatsch Collegium Boston University Gamma Delta College of Liberal Arts Jacob Sleeper Edyth Everett Boston Josephine Twisden Swampscott Grace Potter Laura Libby Margaret Tyacke Katherine Chamberlain Marion Chadbourne Wakefield Frappe Helen Eldridge Gennie Gammons Willard Shattuck Wellington Dora Hale Cambridge

Oxford Professor Dies In Bicycle Fall

London report says Professor W Wallace of moral philosophy at the University of Oxford was killed today after a bicycle accident that fractured his skull.

London W. Wallace University of Oxford

Bulls Head Tavern Mutton Chops and Musty Ale Ad

An 18th or 19th century ad lists the Bulls Head Tavern at 27 and 29 Washington Street and 8 Friend Street offering brace of mutton chops with musty ale priced at 24c.

Bulls Head Tavern Washington Street Friend Street

Memorial Tablet Presented to Catholic University

Boston financier A Shuman gifts a carved oak tablet to the Catholic University of America for the John Boyle O Reilly memorial in Boston. Charles T Dukelow represents Boston as he presents the tablet and reads Shuman's letter amid speeches by Rev Dr Conaty and other dignitaries. The tablet will join the university’s O Reilly bust and other artifacts in the library.

Washington Charles T. Dukelow Boston Catholic University A. Shuman John Boyle O'Reilly Thomas J. Conaty University Massachusetts Catholic University of America O’reilly Louise Chandler Moulton William Bryne James Jeffrey Roche John J. Keane O'Reilly McMahon Building William Byrne Conaty Shuman

Liquor Dealer Fined For Selling To Minors in Charlestown

Harry V. Collins a Main street liquor dealer was fined 109 dollars on two charges of selling liquor to minors in district court yesterday. He appealed. The sale occurred on January 23 when John F. Leonard and William Leary both about 19 bought liquor at Collins's saloon.

Harry V. Collins Main Street Charlestown John F. Leonard William Leary Collins

Senate schedules Washington's Farewell Address reading

A Senate resolution directs that after the journal reading on Monday February 22 Washington's Farewell Address be read by Senator Daniel and then the Senate proceed with its business.

Washington Hoar Senate Daniel

Ayer’s Sarsa parilla Promised as Superior Blood Purifier

The ad asserts Ayer’s Sarsa parilla will purify the blood more perfectly, economically, and quickly than any other remedy, boasting fifty years of cures behind the claim. It urges readers to avoid wasting money on other products.

Ayer

Kept Alive Washington's Birthday Observance in Boston Schools

Boston public schools observed Washington's Birthday with patriotic displays. A citizen supplied souvenir portraits draped in national colors in all grammar and high schools. Notable events included Rev Dr Edward Everett Hale at the Boston Latin and addresses at Eliot and Hancock schools. Teachers and students showcased exhibitions and gifts to Master Page for the Dwight School library.

Washington Boston Boston Latin Edward Everett Hale Eliot School For Boys North Bennet Street Europe Hancock School For Girls Parmenter Street Horace Mann School For the Deaf Exeter Street Miss Jordan Dwight School Page Daniel Webster Lester P. Bernstein Edward J. Jones Kraft

Moody Preaches Hopeful Blues at Tremont Temple meetings

Moody speaks at Tremont Temple with light morning attendance and strong afternoon turnout. He denounces critics of his sermons on the law, calls some people mean, urges listeners to take Jesus into their lives and enter the ark as the path to salvation.

Tremont Temple Moody Mr. Moody Jesus Noah Christ City of Refuge

Hood and Reynolds Clock Theft Case Continued

In Municipal Court Judge Ely continued the Hood case until next Wednesday at 10. John Hood of Hyde Park, and Hood & Reynolds, are charged with receiving a $33 marble clock stolen from Paine Furniture Co. Hood testified he bought the clock from an unknown man, not Ned Whalen, and denied knowledge of the loss. Other witnesses supported Hood’s claim. prosecutors say Whalen sold the clock. The case reconvenes February 26 at 9:30.

Hood Ely John Hood Hyde Park Hood & Reynolds Paine Furniture Company Tremont Street Ned’’ Whalen John M. Carroll Whalen Arthur Shaw

Agnew Cure for Heart Disease Promises Rapid Relief

Dr Agnew's remedy claims relief from organic or sympathetic heart disease in 30 minutes. It targets palpitation, shortness of breath, smothering spells, and left side pain with a single dose, sold by C. B. Woodward & Co. and Jaynes & Co. at listed addresses.

Agnew C. B. Woodward & Co Bromfield St Jaynes & Co Washington and Hanover Streets

Boston Theatre Week Adds Many Classic and New Acts

The Boston stage week promises little change with many acts carrying over. New to Boston Jacob Litt’s The Woman in Black at Bowdoin Square and Lucia plus Cavalleria Rusticana at Castle Square headline a varied lineup, with Lohengrin ending tonight and Under the Polar Star entering its second week at the Boston Theatre.

Bowdoin Square Boston Jacob, Litt Castle Square Lucia Boston Theatre William H. Crane Hollis the Park New York Hoyt Museum William Gillette Secret Service BE. H. Sothern Richard Mansfield Beau Brummel Tremont Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde John Hare London Robert Mantell Columbia Theatre Monbars Charlotte Behrens Down In Dixie Columbia Keith Howard Atheneum Flynn & Sheridan Florrie West Stewart Sisters St. Belmos Hines Remington Brooks Chicago Sibyl Sammis Charles Leonard Fletcher New Grand Theatre Olio Herne Grand Opera House Silvers L. Fox Leonard and Fulton Austin & Stone Fritz Bonnie Jean Gordon the Palace Rose Hill John Ll. Sullivan Clarence Dale Nickelodeon

Chapin Arrest Report Unlikely as Defalcation Probe Continues

Reports of Erving Fenno Chapin’s arrest fade as inquiries show the Fourth National Bank teller may cover the shortage. George Gregerson of the Guarantee Company believes repayment is expected from Chapin’s friends and no criminal action is planned while funds are restored. Chapin remained unavailable for comment and police have not filed formal charges.

Erving Fenno Chapin Fourth National Bank Post George William Gregerson Guarantee Company of North America Gregerson Chapin No. 1 Willow Street Dugan

Reverend James C. Rucker Rescued From Suicide Attempt

In Chicago on February 19 Rev. Dr. James C. Rucker a Methodist minister over 80 years old and long time Central Illinois conference member was found with a revolver pruning knife and eight pounds of lead and admitted he intended to kill himself. Family troubles are blamed for the act and he was prevented from leaping into the lake. He is described as quite wealthy.

Chicago, Ill James C. Rucker Central Illinois Conference Rucker

Bull's Head Tavern Ad With Prime Steaks and Ales

Local tavern touts best chops and steaks along with draught ales and beer. Locations listed include 27 Washington Street, 29 Washington Street, and 83 Friend Street.

Bull’s Head Tavern Washington Street Friend Street

Harvard Professor Testifies On Consumption At City Hearing

Professor Harold C. Ernst of Harvard University spoke at an aldermanic chamber hearing on consumptives homes. He cited about 1540 deaths yearly from consumption in the city and 670 from diphtheria, calling consumption infectious and urging remote country or hospital facilities as best public health practice. The session adjourned after less than two hours.

Harold C. Ernst Harvard University Ernst Bolles Harvard College Board of Health

Fracas in Cham berlain's involving Goodwin Dixey and Senator Blackburn

A quiet Cham berlain's night exploded into a melee when Nat Goodwin Henry Dixey and Senator Blackburn clashed. Dixey complained of a sore hand while Blackburn left in a cab and Dixey paid damages for the disturbance.

Nat Goodwin Dixey Senator Blackburn Old Point Comfort Chamberlain Henry H. Dixey Kentucky Lexington Boston Alice Carneal Concord Bunker Hill Adonis Fair South Blackburn Goodwin

Hope for the Oakes Revived

Tacoma reports new light on the disappearance of the American ship T. F. Oakes, once bound Hong Kong to New York. Third mate Smith says Captain Reed planned a Pacific voyage via Cape Horn, an unusual route, prompting some shipping men to believe the Oakes may still reach New York uninjured.

Tacoma Wash Olympia T. F. Oakes Hong Kong New York Smith Oakes Reed Pacific Cape Horn

From North to South Dr Bull's Couch Syrup Prevents Colds

A vintage ad touts Dr Bull's Couch Syrup as the preventive for colds with claims of wide rural reach from north to south and highlights its soothing relief.

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