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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1890

Page

8

New England Historic Genealogical Society Adopts Officers

The New England Historic Genealogical Society held its annual meeting at 18 Somerset Street. President Abner Goodell Jr. presided as officers were elected, and long-time recording secretary David G. Haskins Jr. retired after seventeen years of service with high praise for his fidelity and courtesy. The address discussed society progress, building plans, and library acquisitions listing extensive catalogs and costs.

David G. Haskins David Greene Haskins, Jr Haskins The New England Historic Genealogical Society Somerset Street Abner ©. Goodell, Jr David Greene Haskins Almond Danforth Hodges, Jr Samuel E. Sawyer Montague Ehoene Heney Goodell, Jr A-M Wale William Endicott A.M Boston Joseph Williamson Belfast Joseph Burbeen Walker A.B Concord N. H James Barrett Rutland, VI Elisha Benjamin Andrews D.D Providence R. I Edwin Bugbee Killingly Conn George Kuhn Clarke Needham Francis H. Brown Benjamin Barstow Torrey Grenville Howland Norcross Benjamin Apthorp Gould Cambridge Henry Herbert Edes Abner Goodell Abili Council Ag Pemberton Square Courcil Lavier New England New England Historical and Genealogical Register Dean

Henry Hudson Kitson Wins Farragut Statue Prize

Boston selects Henry Hudson Kitson for the Admiral Farragut statue after a joint aldermen and city council vote. The 8 ft 6 in bronze figure on a 10 ft granite pedestal will be cast in one piece, taking two years to complete, with Kitson expected to go to Europe for study mid February.

Admiral Farragut Boston Henry Hudson Kitson Mayor Doyle Providence R. 1 Kitson Doyle As Fen Europe D.C. French Messrs

Scenery of Nova Scotia at the People's Church lecture

Mr Thomas F Anderson spoke on the scenery of Nova Scotia presenting a water journey to Yarmouth Digby Annapolis Grand Pre Halifax and the harbor with war ships He praised Acadia woods camping and Cow Bay as a summer retreat Portraits of McLellan Longley Tupper Slick Archibald Howe and Joseph Howe framed the land famed in American history The lecture closed with Nova Scotia’s Mayflower flower symbolism.

People’s Church Thomas F. Anderson Nova Scotia Yarmouth Peninsula Digby Annapolis Grand Pre Evangeline Halifax America Acadia Cow Bay McLellan J. W. Longley England Charles Tupper Sam Slick A. G. Archibald Joseph Howe

A Christmas Vision From My Younger Self

A narrator meets a young man claiming to be his twenty year old self. The visitor critiques the narrator’s wasted talents, failed choices, and indulgent habits, urging self examination. The scene ends with a humorous struggle and the narrator waking wiser at the foot of the stairs.

Taverner Dickey Dr. B’s State House Clay

Hollander & Co. Hold Annual Balance Sale at Boylston St

The Timer announces low rates on tailored garments from L P Hollander and Co at 82 and 83 Boylston Street. Custom department serves gentlemen and boys with discounted suits and outfits during the event.

L. P. Hollander & Co Boylston Street

Funeral for Harvard Instructor Sawin at Natick Service

The funeral of George William Sawin, Harvard College mathematics instructor and Cambridge councilman elect, was held in Natick with private prayers then a public service at First Congregational Church. Clergymen praised his public service, teaching, and care for students. Masonic rites followed before interment at Dell Park Cemetery. Attendees included Natick and Cambridge families, Yale and Harvard faculty, and numerous college friends.

George William Sawin Harvard College Cambridge Natick Sturgis First Congregational Francis N. Peloubet Francis G. Peabody Plummer Lawin Mr. Peloubet Mr. Sawin Peloubet Wilsons Moisés Bacons Manns Sawins Moses Sawin John Sawin John L. Whiting Boston Eliot W. E. Byerly F. G. Peabody B. UO. Pierce A. B. Hart

Dorchester Yacht Club Leases Landing Privileges

The Dorchester Yacht Club has leased landing privileges at Rowe's wharf head Atlantic avenue and plans a new club house. The next club meeting is Friday evening at winter quarters Boylston street with over forty new member applicants. Winter lectures resume this month with Commander Eaton to speak on the Compass January 17 and marline-spike seamanship class January 24.

Dorchester Yacht Club Rowe’s Eaton U.S.N A. Wilson Dorchester Naval Battalion Parker House

Women of the New England Association Elect New Members

The annual meeting of the Woman's Press Association at Parker House appointed lectures by Dr Amelia B Edwards and elected new officers led by President White. New officers include Mrs M Louise Ford and Miss M Adelaide Hamm with Miss Belle Grant Armstrong as corresponding secretary and Miss Edith K Perry recording secretary.

Woman's Press Association Parker House Amelia B. Edwards The Press Association Jill M. Louise Fordford M. Adelaide Hamm Frances J. Dyer Mabel L. Fatler White Isabel C. Barrows Belle Grant Armstrong Edith K.perry Helen M. Winslow Tee Susan C. Vogl Marion A. McBride E. Addie Heath Grace W. Soper Sally Joy Nie LE. Whit

Free Hospital For Women Dedicated In Chester Square

The Women's Charity Club dedicated a Free Surgical Hospital for Women in Chester Square, with Dr. Ernest W. Cushing as surgeon and Dr. Ada I. Brigham as superintendent. The facility, opened for inspection, will begin patient care tomorrow, funded by club efforts and gifts from supporters.

Women’s Charity Club Free Surgical Hospital For Murdock Free Hospital Woman’s Charity Club Ernest W. Cushing Charity Club Ada I. Brigham H.N. Brodbeck Tremont Street M. E C. RK. Eliot Dorchester Micah Dyer, Jr Elsie Cushing Cushing Estelle Vaughn Lelia Sinclair Edith Hodgson Helen Vogler F. K. Sircom Georgia Wiggins James W. Cheney Cora _M. Howes Bri. C. Rowell G. H. Taylor John Orth E. S. Converse Malden George W. Coburn

Gideon P Brown Returns to Boston But Fails to Appear in Court

Gideon P Brown of Brown Steese Clarke appears in Dedham Insolvency Court via petition to take oath at the Parker House due to illness. Judge White adjourns for two weeks allowing Brown to attend oath hearing later. Claims against the firm total about 130000 and against Brown personally about 75000. Brown says he returned voluntarily to settle affairs after the firm failed on August 6. His exact whereabouts remain unknown.

Gideon P. Brown Brown, Steese & Clarke Boston Moyoy Dedham Dedham Court White Brown Parker House John Lowell, Jr Steese and Clars Mr. Brown Lowell M. F. Dickinson,Jr Messrs Dickinson Mir. Brown Clarke

Riverside Press Reception Puts Employees and Employers Together

A Cambridgeport reception for Riverside Press workers drew about 1000 employees and guests in Union and Temple Halls last evening. H. O. Houghton and others spoke. the event included dancing after brief remarks. Mutual Aid shows $569,426 paid in claims and $131,592 in the treasury. 267 members.

Riverside Press Houghton, Mifdin & Co Union Temple Halls Cambridgeport H. O. Houghton H. O. Houghton, Jr Sharlow Weed Barnes J. Murray Kay Mr. Mifflin James

Children Entertained by National Lancers at Armory Hall

Troop A of the First Battalion of Cavalry National Lancers held a party for about 125 children and as many elders at Armory Hall on Bulfinch Street. Guests danced in a grand march then enjoyed suppertime and bonbons while numbered pails awarded a fruit and candy basket to the lucky holder. Captain E B Wadsworth led the floor with Majors Slade Kemp Andrews and Allard assisting.

Cavalry National Lancers Armory Hall Bulfinch Street E. B

Image found in artesian well fuels glacial climate talk

The Boston Society of Natural History met on Berkeley Street to hear professors discuss an image carved from clay at great depth. Professor Wright argued it hailed from a pre glacial epoch while Warren Upham linked it to the era’s climatic conditions. Speakers outlined ice sheet extent, melt heat, glacier paths, and regional variations.

Boston Society of Natural History Society Berkeley Street Wright Nampalaa Warren Upham F. W. Putnam Frederick Wright W. O.crosby G. H. Sarton

Brookline Burglars Target Millard Cottrell Home

Burglars attempted to break into Millard F. Cottrell’s home on Centre Street Tuesday evening but made no successful entry. Police report other houses in the area also were targeted with attempts noted but no details of arrests.

Millard F. Cottrell Centre Ie

New York Life Protest Letter to Insurance Commissioner

Open letter from New York Life Insurance Company dated 1889 protests Massachusetts Insurance Commissioner Merrill’s open letter. It complains about the timing and content, cites policy forms and math formulas provided, and reserves rights while urging explanation before public judgment. The misspelled sign-off shows William H. Berris as president.

Merrill The New York Life Insurance Company New York Life Insurance Co Broadway New York George 8. Merrill Innsurance Boston Mass Massachusetts Department Menelard Massachusetts Jeter Wiliam H. Berrs

Christmas Tree Gift Day At Tremont Street Mission

Children at the Tremont Street Children’s Mission finally received their Christmas tree and bundles after a late delivery. The room buzzed with excitement as Reverend Barry and others led carols prayers and stories before baskets of dresses, books, aprons, and candy were distributed to the sleepy but grateful youngsters and their mothers and friends.

Tremont Street Joseph E. Barry Samuel Cruft William TW. Baldwin Thomas Garfield William Crosby Minna Stone Emma Fiske Mr. Crosby Mr. Barry

Board of diftors elected at annual meeting

The annual meeting elected a board of diftors including SG Benjamin F Butler Jefferson Coolidge M R Wendell Charles P Curtis Augustus Lowell FL L Higginson and Z Silsbee was chosen treasurer A Tenney clerk.

Diftors Pany Franklin Street Benjamin F. Butler Jefferson Coolidge M. R. Wendell Charles P. Curtis Augustus Lowell L. Higginson coTse Z. Silsbee A. Tenney Young Men's Christian Union Adelaide J. Griggs Will H. Gugss Franz Jisteman Edmund Kuntz Alice May Fisher Ella Archer Haddy Union Mutual Benefit Association N. T. Merritt A.B. Robinson William F. Merritt Charles R. Folsom Beta and Wholesale Marble Dealers’ Association of New England Provinces American House Middlesex

New Year Reception Honored Boston Light Infantry Veterans

Boston Light Infantry Veteran Corps officers hosted a New Year’s reception at their headquarters drawing about 200 members. Col J K Hall, Col McNamara, Adjutant Witherell, Lt Jacob Potter, Col Fred Revere, and Lt Mace Boyden attended, with Prof James W Porter performing tricks of legerdemain for guests.

Boston Light Infantry Veteran Corps J. K. Hall Veteran Corps Active Corps McNamara Montgomery Guard Veteran Association Witherell Newport Artillery Company Jacob Potter Ancient and Honorable Artillery Fred Revere Mace Boyden Worcester George Parsons John W. McDuffee Carl I. Foster Louis E. DeRosay Charles K. Goodwin Boston James W. Porter

Funeral of Rev David McFall at Second Reformed Church

The Rev. David McFall, pastor of the Second Reformed Presbyterian Church on Chambers Street for seventeen years, was greatly mourned at yesterday’s funeral. Clergymen from New York, Boston and Pittsburg attended, with deacons serving as pallbearers before the interment at Cambridge cemetery.

David McFall Second Reformed Presbyterian Church Chambers Street J.C. J. Milligan New York William Graham First Reformed Presbyterian Church Boston Dr. Hood First Presbyterian Church Thomas McFall O. B. Milligan McLeod Milligan Pittsburg PR. Gitford Brookline Cambridge Cemetery

Boston Singers Society concert at Music Hall

The Boston Singers Society under Mr George L Osgood will give a concert at Music Hall next Monday evening. It marks the public s first chance to hear the chorus at popular prices and brisk ticket sales at the opening sale suggest strong public interest in the new enterprise.

Music Hall Boston Singers’ Society George L. Osgood

Final Week of Bluebeard Jr at Tremont Theatre Ends Saturday

Dramatic notes announce the last performances of Bluebeard Jr this week at the Tremont Theatre with a final matinee Saturday. Nate Goodwin Jr will perform Monday night in A Gold Mine. Rudolph Aronson seeks chorus members for New York Casino plans with auditions tomorrow and Saturday 11 to 1 at Hollis Street Theatre for fresh voices and those with musical or stage experience.

Bluebeard, Jr Tremont Theatre Nate. Goodwin, Jr Rudolph Aronson Ccnorus New York Hollis Street Theatre Isaac B. Rich Aronson Jesse Williams Boston My Jack London T. H. French Matt Morgan

The General Theological Library Elects New Members

The committee held its sixty second meeting at 23 Mt Vernon street and elected numerous annual corporate and perpetual members. Faces include Mrs H A Rice chair Rev L Farnham secretary F H Wallace Rev George Benedict J E Fullerton and First Baptist Church Chelsea among others. Thirty three gentlemen were conditionally elected to the society.

Theological Library Mt. Vernon Street H. A. Rice L. Farnham T. H. Jenney J. M. Gibbons W. Marston M. A. Greene G. Howland Shaw F. H. Wallace K. Burgess George Benedict L. House Albert Paine Chandler Holmes J. E. Fullerton F. N. Peloubet J. §. Bartlett W. O. Ayer J. D. Pickles Harriet Gray W. H. Munroe Loring Johnson F. E Enrich

New Year Promotion For Mt Vernon Watchman Turned Detective

James Munkittrick, three years as private watchman for Mt Vernon street, resigns to take a highly paid detective post with a large state corporation. He earned praise from West End employers under Inspector Hanscom, as burglaries halted in his vicinity. Once city employed, he is a reformed man whose progress proves giving a chance to change.

James Munkittrick Mt. Vernon Street Munkittrick West End Hanscom

Boston Yacht Club holds annual meeting and dinner at United States Hotel

The South Boston Yacht Club convened last evening at the United States Hotel with Commodore Arthur Fuller presiding. The secretary reported monthly receipts of 8750 and cash on hand of 538 64. Resolutions honored E. H. Elms, a life member, ballots planned by Australian method for next officers, and secretary J. C. Merry received a gold watch with a yacht scene, wheel, and cable-inspired chain. The Massachusetts Commandery Loyal Legion banquet followed at Revere House with 240 members, General E. W. Hincks presiding and guests including Col. T. K. Mathews and First Regiment staff.

South Boston J. C. Merry Massachusetts Military Order of the Loyal Legion Revere House E. W. Hincks T. K. Mathews University of Pennsylvania Boston Parker House Newton Hyde K. M. Pulsifer F. G. Barnes Carpenter, Woodward & Morton Young John N. Barbour Matthias Franklin S. Pratt Thomasmerson James Fr. Emerson Thomas Winship Joseph H. Goodspeed West End Street Railway Leon Keach

Funeral of Henry W Longley at Universalist Church

The Rev Dr Miner officiated at the funeral of Henry W Longley at Columbus Avenue Universalist Church yesterday noon. Ruckles Street Church Quartet provided music. Interment followed at Forest Hills. Pallbearers included ex-Mayor Martin ex-Fire Commissioners Curtis and Greer ex-Fire Engineer J S Jacobs Joseph Dunbar and Join Colligan. Attending were Chief Dameril Chief Webber Fire Commissioners Fitch Murphy Tobin ex-Chief Brabrook W J Delano District Engineer Keyes ex-Alderman Woolley and others from the fire department including Assistant Clerk Adamson and Superintendent Flanders.

Henry W. Longley Miner Columbus Avenue Prese!t Damreil Webber Om Missioners Fitch Murphy On Tobin Brabrook W. J. Delano Keyes Woolley Et Ee Puuth Adamson Uvé Department Alarui$ Flanders

Oak Grove Farm Bottling Connects Telephone Lines

A local facility at Oak Grove Farm expands its bottling operation and establishes new telephone connections to streamline communications. The move aims to improve coordination between production and distribution.

Oak Grove Farm Bottling

Carpenter v Boston & Maine Rail Road injury suit in circuit court

Dan. 1. Judge Ramsey presides over the United States Circuit Court action by Eugene D. Ramsey of Leamington Vermont against Boston and Maine Railway seeking 340000 in damages for injuries from an Oct 4 1887 crossing accident at Fitchburg station Causeway street. Ramsey alleges a gate swung into his path and a second engine collision caused rib injuries and partial paralysis. Several others were injured. the defense is a general denial. Attorneys Stillman Allen for plaintiff Edgar Aldrich Solomon Lincoln and W J Badger for defendant.

United States Circuit Court Carpenter J. Eugene D. Ramsey Boston & Maine Railroad Company Leamington, Vt Fitchburg Causeway Street Ontal Stillman Allen Edgar Aldrich New Hampshire Solomon Lincoln W. J. Badger

Insolvency Court Hearings In Norton Manufacturing Case

In Dedham Massachusetts on January 1 the Insolvency Court held a second adjourned third meeting for Norton Manufacturing Company at Walpole, with further scheduling into February. Hearings on assignee bonds and composition were noted for HS Shephard and J S Mackintosh, and numerous claims against creditors like Brown Steese Clarke and several banks were approved or continued, including large sums to National and local banks. The case of W F Johnson & Co. of Boston also saw a fourth composition hearing confirmed.

Norfolk Dedham Wraith i Norton Manufacturing Company Walpole W S. Ware Wellesley Metcalf Medway HS. Shephard Monument National Bank of Charlestown Adolpheus Merriam North National Bank Af Boston National Roe Boston Neponesel National Bank of Canton Panos Richardson, Hill & Co Southbridge National Bank of Southbridge Mass John ‘Townsend Brookline Townsend & Son Boston Washington National Bank Sosso Wheelwright Eldndge & Co Blackstone Canal National Bank Providence National City Bank of Boston Central National Bank of Boston Merchants’ National Bank of R. J Adolphes Merriam New England Cee Company Southbridge National Bank Worcester Safe Deposit & Trust Company Worcester Buss W. F. Johnson & Co

Superior Court Case Reports From Middlesex County

Items from the Middlesex Superior Court include Dennis Murray vs John Cochrane Jr seeking 10000 for injuries at a Malden mill in April 1883 due to a faulty blower shaft. defense is general denial with a jury disagreement. Other entries note dog bite damages for Margaret Brosnahan versus Peter Nelligan and multiple docket references and adjournments.

Middlesex, Is Thompson Dennis Murray John Cochrane, Jr Malden Riley & Baker Perry X& Perry Margaret Brosnahan Pro Ami Peter Nelligan A.d. Daly H. H. Winston Freeman Huttor Daley Tolman Kelly Chant Grenier Lyman Trustees Cullin Coax Greeley Ve Pickett Parker Et Als Lilt Allaire St. Ouges Theit Mi Epsot—hovers Adans Same Sane LX Press Keaser Iup’t Lruder

Probate Court List of Wills and Administrations in Norfolk and Vicinity

Norfolk probate records show multiple wills granted with bonds varying from 60 to 60,000 dollars. Administrations and guardians appointed for estates in Dedham Weymouth Milton Needham Stoughton and surrounding towns. Several accounts and trustees named under various wills.

Norfolk Dedham Jan Whith J. Wills Eliza Freeman Weymouth George W. White Bond Edward Cunningham Milton Frances Cunniingham Sarah Fletcher Maynard J. P. Maynard KE. W. Deane Stoughton Hephzibah P. Deane Meritable Pope Quincy J. Q. Pope Joseph Dyer J. F. Simmons Hanover Lydia PT. Clarke N. &. Clarke E.R. Clarke K. N. Motte Iversis V. Preston John Preston Dorchester Henry Collins Catherine Bk. Carroll Calvin. Fairbanks Bellingham Lucy Fuller F. P. Anderson Charles Anderson Norwood S. W Billings Abigail B. Pierce Eliza Dutty Philip Dutty Brookline J. J. Abbott Wellesley Rebecca Lt. Perry W. H. Iennedy Susan W. Clarke Arvella Fisher Albert Fisher C. H. Topliff G.F. Mason C. A. Mason Eliza H. Blanchard Hyde Park G. TL. W. Braman D. Braman Amity A. M. P. Palmer C. L. Palmer W.S. Ware GI. Ware Ware Sarah B. Ware Davis Thayer, Jr A. E. Daniels Franklin William Minot Nathaniel Minot Ella C. Hart W. J. Hart John Floud John Dooley, Jr Randolph Eliza A. Wilbur J. A. Wilbur Foxboro

Court Finances and Sentences From January Session

Municipal Court criminal session opens with James Kenney fined five dollars for breaking a shop window at 46 Merrimac Street. Michael Carroll fined ten dollars and costs for larceny of a horse blanket from an unknown person. James Orrine, a vagrant, sentenced to the house of Industry for three months.

Municipal Court

New Year Reception at Somerville YMCA Hosts Hundreds

A New Year reception was held last evening at the Somerville Young Men's Christian Association. Several hundred members and friends attended. The Ladies' Auxiliary provided refreshments while the Cambridge Association orchestra played. Speeches were given by President Armstrong, H. N. Moore, Colonel F. King, and Secretary A. H. Whitson of Cambridge.

Somerville Somerville Young Men’s Christian Association Ity Ladies’ Auxiliary Cambridge Association Orchesta Armstrong H. N. Moore F. King A. H. Whitson Cambridge

Finland Jacket Sale Alert at Simmons & Co

Gentlemen are advised by G. W. Simmons & Co. that the price marked on the imported Finland jacket will close them out rapidly, drawing attention to a quick sale of this item.

G. W. Simmons & Co Finland

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