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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1891

Page

8

Samuel Cobb Eulogy by Winslow Warren at Cincinnati Meeting

A Boston gathering of the Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati honors Samuel Crocker Cobb after his death. Winslow Warren and others praise Cobb as a trusted mayor, reformer, and benevolent leader, recounting his public service, integrity, and devotion to the society. Resolutions express deep sympathy and pay tribute to his civic legacy.

Society of the Cincinnati Brunswick Samuel C. Cobb Winslow Warren

Funeral of ex Mayor Cobb Draws Boston Elite

The First Church hosted a large representative gathering of prominent Bostonians for the funeral of ex Mayor Samuel C. Cobb. Reverend Peabody gave the eulogistic address praising Cobb’s public service, charity, and fidelity, with many civic and academic leaders present and the burial at Forest Hills Cemetery.

Stopford Wentworth Brooke James de Normandie Peabody Cobb Society of the Cincinnati Massachusetts Historical Society Massachusetts Hospital Life Insurance Company The New England Historic Genealogical Society Massachusetts Institute of Technology Bunker Hall Monument Association National Revere Bank Bay State Trust Company Curtis Guild Curtis Roland Worthington Jonathan D. Ball Francis Brooks Lincoln Timothy T. Sawyer Thomas Mack Thomas J. Gargan Uriel H. Crocker Henry W. Willams Martin Brimmer Hamilton A. Hill William B. Smart James R. Kendrick John S. Brayton Fall River Henry Guild Gaston Frances A. Walker Winslow Warren George E. Ellis Charles F. Choate Jacob C Ers Abbott Lawrence Joseph A. Laforme Samuel L. McCleary James M. Buzbee Benry H. Eder A. J. C. Sowden Henry W. Putnam

Provincialists Debate Reciprocity Resolutions in Boston Hall

A February 23 1891 meeting at College Hall 34 Essex Street Boston debated Canadian reciprocity with the United States. Speakers urged unrestricted policy while opponents warned it would harm Canada. An amendment for restricted reciprocity passed to a next meeting, with about 100 attendees and no final action.

College Hall Essex Street Liberal Party Canada United States A. D. Macdonald Thomas F. Anderson Boston D. H. Douglass John A. Macdonald Anderson Vicinity Maritime Provinces New England Esolved Liberal Party of Canada Canad A. L. Bridges R. J. Long A. Stanley Fisher Peter Kerr Nova Scotia New Brunswick Upper Canada Nova Tom” Reed Arthur R. Slipp

Ethics of the Family at Lowell Institute by Prof Peabody

Professor Francis G. Peabody discussed the ethics of the family and the divorce era, noting rising divorce rates since 1867 and the gender split in divorces. He traced family forms from ancient to modern times, urged clearer marriage concepts, and urged suburban living, improved marriage law, simple domestic life, and strong home training for children.

Francia Peabody Lowell Institute Francis G. Peabody Peabody Rome

Royal Baking Powder Chosen for Government Use

The United States Government has ordered large quantities of Royal Baking Powder, including 80,000 pounds in one lot. Government officials report Royal keeps its strength across climates and leavens best, as proven by official chemical tests for quality and reliability.

New York Tribune United States Royal Baking Powder Company Agricultural Department Washington

Robberies and incidents report in Lynn Happenings

Joseph La Roux reports a robbery loss of a gold watch and $62 on Union street but police find no trace. George Wilson and James Mullen arrested on suspicion. James Foye sustains facial wound from a fall. taken to hospital. Charles Lovett arrested for obtaining money under false pretence for selling a vanilla extract that proved worthless. Colonial Club of Cambridge seeks $40,000 for a new house. $8,000 pledged. Kemp's Balsam advertised for cough relief.

Lynn Sreean Joseph la Roux Lancaster Union Street George Wilson James Mullen James Foye Adams Street Chestnut Street Charles H., Lovett Lovett J. F. Marsh

Reunions and dinners dot a quiet day at hotels

At Parker's and Young's informal dinners drew about twenty five members each from Examiners' Club and a social organization known as biz 8. The New Jersey Club met privately at Crawford House at 3 p.m. A large dinner at Young's honored Warren Phalanx with guests including Colonel E. J. Russell and J. H. Clarke of Worcester. Nim's Battery Association, Washington Camp No. 1, and City Messengers Club held meetings and banquets at Quincy House and Young's with notable attendees and speeches. The list of attendees spans multiple clubs and prominent names. A fatal fall occurred when Joel T. Brown, 50, fell twenty feet while cleaning windows at State Street.

Examiners’ Club Biz 8 Parker's Young’s New Jersey Crawford House Warren Phalanx Massachusetts Volunteers Young's E. J. Russell I. ©. Barker J. H. Clarke Worcester B D. Wiley J. W. Hill J. Swords Nim’s Battery Association Quincy House M. P. Knowles Benrich Knowlton Florence Redding R. E. Leuis J. E. Gilson Washington Camp No. 1 C. F. Huth Philadelphia O. L. Strout Portland C. H. Libbey Cincinnati Savern D. Haynes Lawrence S. D. Thayer Providence FS. Lilbout Holyoke G. L. Foster L. Harrell New York O. A. Davis Nashua Parker L. J. Schecker, Milwaukee; J. Levy, Waxahachie, Texas; Dr. Henry Miller Mystic T. Howe Topeka J. McLaughlin C. H. Worthen St. Paul Tremont H. M. Alerles el Dorado Kas Louis Levy C._W. Cushman Buffalo W. A. Powell Walteree George Small Kansas E. R. Gardner Norwich G. G. Deering Bath C J. Roberts Portsmouth J. C. Beales Springfield R. KR Holloway Baltimore Revere D. Dillingham Hartford F. A. Culley Franklin K. M. Sherman Grand Fords Ind HW. C. Morse Amesbury J. A. Taylor Duluth P. J. Hook J. H. Wells Chicago K. A. Armstrong New _London R. E. Rowan Cleveland L. N. Kay J. M. Bluntin G. P. Ryan O. M. Pratt Albany J. H. Perry Southampton E. Hanzburger Dresden I. Conkling Lippitt A. H. Bradford Montclair James Winship New Orleans C. J. Merrill J. M. Mackay Cambridge Brunswick Lowell A. J. Jenks N. Berlin E. G. Harrison Andover Summer Pittsburg E.C. Sessions Oakland Eric Johnston

Birthday Sports Old-Time Shoot in Wellington

Roxbury Latin School Athletic Association held a winter meeting at M L T Gym yesterday. Stars such as G R Fearing Jr and A H Green from Harvard competed in jumps, dashes, and rope climbing while J E Morse lagged in handicaps. At the Boston Athletic Club, E V Bird defeated A J Wellington in kindergarten tennis, with multiple players advancing in junior handicap racket events. Shooting at the Wellington Range produced top scores in class A and B, with Dominate wins in the Dutton Cup and various prize tallies across clay pigeons and blue rocks. Indoor tennis and rifle range results followed, culminating in skating contest postponements and a busy schedule ahead for the club.

Roxbury Latin School Athletic Association H. A.A A. H. Green Harvard G. R. Fearing, Jr J. E. Morse Boston Athletic Association F. A. Blossom R. L Blossom Orf J. A. Blossom H. W. Jameson Ruonths Fearing, Jr HA. A Yin M. D. Dunning RK. L W. G. Irwin Syoin A. W. Blackmore G. R. Peeing, Jr W. Shead R.L H. M. Wheelwright Siu J. L. Batchelder Cornish Boston Athletic Club E. V. Bird A. J. Wellington Bird Wellington C. H. Vinton T. F. Meany Winslow Bates Meany Vinton Webcreron Perry Stone Purdy Eager Melcher Bowker Rhuel Dickey Sanborn Branbury Lang Barrett Knowles Wheeler Bradstreet Green Bradbury Blue Rocks Dill Mager Leroy Melcner Somes Hager Henry Sauthern Sautern Specrat

Obituary of Judge Francis M. Vaughan of Middleboro

Judge Francis M. Vaughan longtime Fourth Plymouth District Court justice died at his Pearl Street home in Middleboro aged 55 He was born in Middleboro educated locally and at Brown University He served in the 1861 Middleboro Legislature and later led a career in law and public service He leaves a widow and a son by a former marriage Also noted Louis Danzig of New York died of apoplexy at Monte Carlo with the remains to be brought to the United States for burial

Francis M. Vaughan Plymouth District Court Pearl Street Middleboro Vaughan John G. Vaughan Pierce Academy Brown University William H. Wood Plymouth Terra Haute Ind Fourth Plymouth District Court Talbot Louis Danzig New York Monte Carlo Nice United States

Banquet in Boston Pays Tribute to Bishop Vincent

New England Chautauquins gathered at the United States Hotel in Boston to celebrate the movement founded by Bishop Vincent. The event featured toastmaster Winship and speakers from the press, pulpit, and public, praising Vincent’s influence on reading and culture while a musical interlude and songs concluded the evening.

New England United States Hotel Boston Chautauquan Association Vincent Full Winship Dunning Jefferson Chelsea Townsend Whitney William K. Clark Jetts Hudson Twickenham Ferry Gertrude Swain Matthews Annie M. Chapin Floyd Lam Geting Mr. Winship Miss Kimball Canada West Annie Barrels North Bennet

Boston Men Among Them at Governor Burleigh Reception

Avousta Me Feb 23. Governor Burleighs public reception to Maine was a grand success with four to five thousand attendees from across the state. Massachusetts Ancient and Honorable Artillery members, state officials, judges, and distinguished citizens joined in. The State House was elaborately decorated and music by Pullen's Orchestra accompanied noon and evening events. A party of distinguished guests toured the National Home, and dancing began at 11 pm with about three hundred on the floor. Refreshments followed at 1 o'clock. It was described as the most brilliant public reception ever held in Maine.

Winslow Warren the Cincinnati Samuel C. Cobb Comanion Washington Cobb Shay Vid Cobb Massachusetts Society Admiral Thatcher General Society Mr. Cobb Roxbury Boston Samuel David Cobb Taunton Supreme Court New England Fried Ben Samuel Crocker Harvard Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati Samuel Crocker Cobb Avousta Burleigh Maine Ancient and Honorable Artillery of Massachusetts F. J. Clayton George E. Lovett F. C. Brownell E. E. Allen G. 8. Merrill H. T. Rockwell E. E. Wells J. Kotler C. F. Monroe W. L. Willey State House Libby Wisweil Pullen Stephenson

Correction on Busted sighting by District Attorney

The Post corrects a Saturday report asserting District Attorney Allen saw William H. Busted, a mail robber suspect, with Mr. Green in a restaurant. Green denies any such meeting, says Busted was not present, and that he was not sued. The fabricated tale claimed Allen pursued a marshal and sued Green for 3000 dollars.

Post Allen William H. Busted Federal Building Green Charlestown United States Mr. Green Busted

Charity Club Fair Opens At Music Hall In Grand Style

The Charity Club Fair at Music Hall opened with George Washington prestige, marveling attire, and a lively crowd. Mrs. A Maynard Richardson led the reception aided by a large list of officers and assistants, while 25 piece Beacon Orchestra Club provided music. A grand minuet finale and modern dancing followed as the fair will run throughout the week.

George Washington United States of America Music Hall George Lady Washington W. W. Boyden Mt. Vernon Martha Curtis A. Maynard Richardson M. C. Lawton Dora Dow K. G. H. Bolles C. R. Todd Albert Draper R. Pritchard T. W. Proctor Hall F. A. Lockwood John Prince M. J. Clark T. W. Seavern C. K. Hebard Ellen A. Richardson Nellie 8 Winship Mott- Smith May Mott-Smith R. H. Kemp Beacon Orchestra Club Marietta R. Sherman L. C. Clapp G. B. van Santvoord Cora Stuart Wheeler A. G. Weston Joussaine Kate C. Phelps Alice R. Capen Emma J. Todd Sadie Vars Annie Cunningham Lilian Smith Grace Maverick Annie Perkins Annie Snelling Bertha Adams Flora Osgood Susie Parker Mabel Winslow Annie Cartwright Edith Wheeler

Highest Awards Prove Hoff Malt Extract Superior

The genuine Johann Hoff's Malt Extract has forty years of worldwide recognition as a tonic nutritive for the weak and nursing mothers. It aids coughs colds and pulmonary troubles and helps nervous disorders. Professor Pietro Santa of Paris hails its immense value as a nutrient and mild stimulant. Only the genuine bottle bears the signature Hoff on the neck. avoid imitations sold as Hoff's Extract.

Johann Hoff Pietro Santa Paris Hoff

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mr.winslow Warren B. A. Gould Menud Iety Army and Navy Colonial Club Colonial Club of Kemp Joel T. Brown State Street Andersen Street Roxbury Latin School A. A Jamaica Pond Sturgis New England Skating Association SaLem Cadet Armory Gilman Bett Smith Lanning Cummings I. W. Ropes C. F. Ropes Webb Robertson Wescon Ee Dunning Carter Ropes Peck R. W. Ropes Symonds Becker Smith Gilman Frank Denning Ricker R&r W. Ropes W. E. Smith W. Sanborn Co. H A. Webb H. Dalton Grant Sporting Rifie Rest van Nostrand’s “P.B.” Ale Avery Street Thomas Cowboy L. Watts City Watts G. O. Taylor Chester H. Graves & Sons Drane and Grocers Chester H. Grasons Muss the Post Publishing CO Milk Street Mass Grove Street Melrose Remington Standard Typewriter CO School Street F. G. Holcombe Devonshire Street Rogers Building Washington Street Ub Eral He ’ Care Boston Dail Poyts
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