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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1896

Page

5

Seventy Fifth Anniversary of First Universalist Roxbury Church

Clergymen of three denominations assisted at the First Universalist Church of Roxbury celebration on Buena Vista street marking 75 years since dedication. Speakers recounted early history from Hosea Ballou onward, noting a fire in 1894, corner stone laid that year, and the 1895 pastorate of F W Hamilton, with a forward look to the future.

First Universalist Church Roxbury Christian Fellowship Buena Vista Street F. W. Hamilton A. S. Patterson D. D Jane L. Patterson E. E. Hale C. H. Fay Plumb Elnathan Winchester Porter Hosea Ballou Boston Town Hall Ballou Paul Deane First Universalist Society of Boston Dudley St. John’s Lodge A. M Connecticut Paul Dean E. L. Rexford Pawtucket R. I Rexford Dudley Street R. IL

Prison Guard Defends Self Defence After Island Fight

A guard on an island prison was praised for using a club in self defence during a quarrel with a inmate and a brother prisoner. Officials say the action was necessary and humane, noting the guard’s usual restraint and fidelity. The facility faces crowding with 100 inmates typical, some sleeping on cots or platforms, as a new cell block is under construction.

Relsome Miller Mullen Roche Pest Gerrish Island Foreman Sykes Cronin and Leach John F. Fitzgerald

Winchester Clergymen Decry Hale Forum Article

Episcopalians of Winchester condemn Rev William Bayard Hale for his Forum piece on church entertainments. He mocks fairs bazaars cake walks and the Mikado production for church funds and labels the rector’s leadership with a harsh personal turn. A prominent member says Hale may be replied to by letter or sermon.

Winchester William Bayard Hale Middleboro Church of the Epiphany Boston Hale

Exeter Newsletter Enlarged and Reissued on New Press

The Exeter Newsletter, turning sixty five years old May 1, appeared today in a materially enlarged form switching from a blanket sheet folio to a quarto format. It now uses new type on a new press.

Exeter WN. H

All About New England and World at Large Compendium

A compact up to date reference highlighting New England facts with statistics on Boston and broader global context. It surveys regional data alongside world figures, offering readers concise, clear glimpses of place names, dates, and notable metrics in a readable, public minded format.

Art Dept Post Building Mail Postpaid

Readable line indicates mail handling at the Art Department on the second floor front of the Post Building with payment marked as postpaid.

Hibernian Division 24 Installs Officers in Roxbury

The annual installation of Division 24 A O H Roxbury officers occurred at Grand Army Hall Warren Street. County President William J Cronin presided with notable Hibernian chiefs assisting. Installed were John J O Leary president Thomas Bannan vice president Patrick Kelly recording secretary Patrick Brooks financial secretary D Webster Sullivan treasurer Thomas Mayers sergeant at arms and Peter Casey sentinel.

Roxbury Grand Army Hall Warren Street William J. Cronin Hibernian John J. O’leary Thomas Bannan Patrick Kelly Patrick Brooks D. Webster Sullivan Thomas Mayers Peter Casey Edward Martin Jeremiah Mahony Philip Casey Cronin John B. O’higgins John B. O'Higgins

Sunday church notices from Tremont Temple and neighbors

Sunday services listed for Baptist Tremont Temple and many others across Boston. Details include sermon topics such as A New Year Sermon The Pastor's Message and The Ninth Commandment or the Immorality of Speech, Communion times, and various church locations like Christ Church Colchester Street, St John the Evangelist Bowdoin Street, Old South Church, Tremont Street M E Church, and several others with service times and speakers. Names include Rev George C Lorimer D D Rev C D Bradlee D D Rev George A Gordon D D Rev John D Pickles Ph D Rev C St Eliot Rev M H Gulesian Rev Joseph Slattery and Rev Charles I Dole among others.

Tremont Temple Baptist Church Music Hall George C. Lorimer D. D Bulfinch Place Benevolent Fraternity of Churches C. St. Eliot M. H. Gulesian Armenia Red Cross Joseph Slattery People’s Temple Columbus Avenue Satolli America Carter and Root Christadelphians Arcade Hall Parks Square B. Y. M. Christian Union Union Hall Boylston Street Winchester Donald Trinity Church Boston Roxbury F. C Harriet S. Whittier Henry Donlan Frederick W. Jameson George Mendall Taylor Salvation Army Bowdoin Square Kimball Association Hall Boylston Berkeley Streets Prince of College S. M. Sayford

Arrest of German Worker for Silver Theft at Towle Plant

Towle Manufacturing superintendent Severance received a New Haven detective despatch reporting the arrest of 28 year old German laborer Fred Schroff in New Haven for attempting to sell two bars of silver. The report notes that while the firm uses a strict check system, year end opportunities make stealing more likely at the plant.

Greenfield Severance Towle Manufacturing Company New Haven Fred Schroff Schroff

Die shop accident at Zavers works in Montello

In Brockton on January 3, a governor belt on an engine broke in the G. W. & W. G. Zavers die shop at Montello. A 2700 pound grindstone shattered, sending a 50 pound piece through the roof, another piece through a wall partition. Five men narrowly escaped injury.

Brockton G. W. & W. G. Zavers Montello

Funeral of Anna Morse Held at First Congregational

Anna Morse wife of E Scott Morse died recently. Funeral services were conducted at the First Congregational Church in Dedham by Rev Joseph B Seabury and Rev Charles M Southgate with a large attendance. Interment followed at Brookdale Cemetery.

Dedham Anna E. Scott Morse First Congregational Church Joseph B. Seabury Charles M. Southgate Auburndale Brookdale Cemetery

Salvation O11 Guarantor Seeks Best Outcome

Fragmentary OCR text mentions a guarantee and pursuit of the best outcome. Key names and specifics are unreadable, but the note implies a security or assurance context with a promise of top result.

Modjeska Recalls Magda in Boston Theatre Run

Mme. Modjeska delivered a powerful Magda at the Boston Theatre last night, praised for emotional depth and masterful scenes with Major Schubert. Audiences and critics note her stamina in the arduous role, with strong support from Joseph Haworth as the father and a solid ensemble as the rest of the cast.

Mme. Modjeska Magda Boston Modjeska Joseph Haworth Schubert Howard Kyle Beaumont Smith Wadsworth Harris Mary Stuart Macbeth Castle Square Gounod Miss Lane Miss Mason Miss Leighton Martha Miss MacGregor Miss Ladd Mr. Persse Mr. Wolff Mephisto Mr. Murray Valentine

Diver probes Cunard Cephalonia wreck at Holyhead coast

A diver surveyed the Cunard steamer Cephalonia after it struck a rock and beached at Holyhead. The after section is severely damaged, forward section unseen due to position. cargo flooding suggests heavy losses. Several other vessels—schooners Charles L. Jeffrey, Jennie C. May, Mary Manning—suffer collision damage near Cape Cod and will undergo repairs. The Mary Manning and Jennie C. May have wrecked masts and bow structures. hearings will determine fault. A fishing schooner Roulette arrived damaged from a gale. other ships report injuries and engine trouble aboard Victorian with delayed voyage. The article notes multiple vessel movements and port recoveries along with salvage efforts.

Cunard Cephalonia Boston Liverpool Holyhead Charles L. Jeffrey T. Theall Port Johnson Flushing Bay Long Island Jennie C. May St. John Baltimore Mary Manning Burr Salem Philadelphia Cape Cod Nauset Knightheads Honey Brook Leighton’s Leighton May James Ellis Henry Sutton Portland Vineyard Haven Mercury Pierce Archie A. Pierce Oscar Vibert Marine Hospital Leyland Line Victorian Shepherd Justin H. Ingersoll Peterson Rosario Carlotta Killpond Bar Martha's Vineyard Martha’s Vineyard Sandsbury Great Neck Nantasket Nantucket Clyte Crockett Charleston S. C

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