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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1888
Page
8
In a public address the Massachusetts Civil Service Reform League explains open competitive testing as the fair method for public appointments. It describes written examinations, probationary periods, tailored exam content for each job, and the aim to end patronage while preserving veteran preferences.
A meeting of citizens last month led to the creation of the Massachusetts Society for Promoting Good Citizenship. A preliminary statement outlines a nonmandatory annual due for members and a board of directors to govern the society with officers elected each year.
The Home for Intemperate Women at 41 Worcester Street will host a March fair in Music Hall to fund a larger building. Thirty three percent of its funds come from charity, the rest from inmate earnings. Mrs Charpiot influences the residents and the matron supports their rehabilitation. Mrs Micah Dyer is president of the fair committee and many ladies welcome volunteers.
The Boston Evangelical Ministers Association will meet Monday morning at the Meionaon. Officers for the coming year will be elected and a committee will report on preaching on the Common, with legal counsel consulted. Rev Joseph Cook and other eminent divines will attend. a move to merge with the Evangelical Alliance Auxiliary may spark a heated discussion.
The treasurer reports Sept 23 1886 to Dec 31 1887 with receipts totaling 2091 dollars and expenses of 1845 dollars leaving a balance of 286. The association grew to 644 members with six deaths and three resignations. A prize of 1000 dollars is funded to support constitutional law instruction for 1888 89.
Memorial services were held at the First Congregational Church in Chelsea for the late Rev. I. P. Langworthy D D. The eulogy highlighted a life of faith and public service including aid to Chelsea high school. Several physicians and pastors testified to his character. Interment is planned in New Haven. Pallbearers included Rufus S. Frost Azel Ames J Q Merrill J P Bixby and A H Palmer.
The board of assessors and assistants met in the council chamber to mourn Benjamin Cush ing. Resolutions praise his integrity, accuracy, and forty years of service as secretary, noting his justice and compassion. Clerks adopt tributes and plan floral tribute and funeral attendance, sending copies to his widow.
Community church notices list morning services at 10:30 and 12 m Sunday school, sermons by James Freeman Clarke and Edward A. Horton, lectures at Music Hall on Romanism, and evening vesper services. Public seats are free, with addresses by religious leaders and choir performances noted across Boston streets.
Byron Hunt, arrested recently for attempted murder on Garland street, is identified by Inspectors Robinson and Gerraughty as the man who garroted William M. Bragg on the Common in the late 1886 period and robbed him of a $76 gold watch and chain pawned under Thayer. He is also linked by Daniel W. Dineegan of Quincy to the December robbery of a gold watch chain and charm pawned under James.
A healthful and delicious breakfast staple, Quaker Rolled Oats are praised as the best preparation of this grain. The article highlights their wholesome nature and versatile use for a nutritious start to the day.
The Washington Insurance Company assets and western department are absorbed by the National of Hartford. Chicago office moves to National, with Fred James and Washington clerks retained. A. M. Bullard will lead new management in Hartford business from Congress Street. stockholders meet to ratify the deal.
Boston merchants hear Edward Atkinson propose a new Manufacturers Exchange Company plan. He envisions a square covering building with lower exchange floors and upper offices to fund a 6 percent annual return for subscribers, aided by abroad agents and local tax benefits.
The city papers report a civil suit against Boston over Warren bridge negligence and several meetings and lectures. Arrests include J. S. Grant for assault and John Pope with Henry Allen for robbery.
The Friday Evening Club convened at Young's while Frank Jones of Portsmouth stays at the Revere. The Charitable Irish Society, Architect Club, Parker House guests including James Grinnell Hosea Kingman and others attend functions ahead of upcoming events. Several railroad executives and officials are listed at the Revere House, Parker House, and Tremont House.
The Massachusetts Safety Fund Association dissolved and placed in the hands of a receiver who will present a dispute in Equity Court in Boston on the 24th. A $100,000 safety fund was created for certificate holders, now only $19,000 remains. Death claimants seek partial payment or court allocation, while certificate holders insist the fund be returned pro rata to contributors since the fund failed its purpose. The receiver must follow court orders, with wide interest among claimants.
Rabbi Schindler last evening spoke at Temple Adath Israel on Don Joseph Nassi’s era, a time of internal Jewish division and ritualism. He traced the rise of The Set Table by Joseph Karo as a dominant authority 300 years, shaping superstition and form over study, and announced next Friday’s lecture on this pivotal figure.
Preparation for spring athletics begins as University baseball hopefuls gathered at Captain Henshaw's rooms and planned gym practice. Mott Haven candidates assembled in the gym, while notable absences like Clark and Wright are noted. The French department hires a new instructor. Professor Bocher and Instructor Sanderson are ill, crippling department progress.
The Massachusetts Tariff Reform League located at 66 State street Boston has opened offices with secretary ready to mail reading material accept membership and arrange meetings. Newly elected officers include President Henry L. Pierce chairman Josiah Quincy treasurer William Lloyd Garrison and secretary Emerson W. Judd.
Thousands claim Wilbur's compound of cod liver oil and phosphate of lime soda and iron cures consumption and other diseases. The remedy is sold by druggists and prepared by R. Wilbur, chemist, 854 Washington Street.
Rutland square elevator accident at Hotel Garfield leads to damaged inquiry as Claribel Shattuck sues William Rand. Cases heard include Mooney versus Boston and Lowell Railroad and multiple docketed actions for personal injuries and negligence with B C Moulton Strout Dabney Allen appearing for plaintiffs and defendants represented in various entries.
A legal record listing multiple Essex County cases from January with docket numbers, parties, and outcomes. Included are Kinsman et al versus Town of Manchester land-taking damages funded at 719. Flynn versus Naumkeag Street Railway verdict for defense. Perkins versus Crouse contract claim. and numerous other civil cases against cities and individuals with trial notes and counsel names.
In Norfolk County Superior Court Emma Rines as complainant sues William Holbrook under bastardy process. Verdict found guilty. Attorneys W G A Pattee for complainant and J L Eldridge for defendant. Several case list items follow with docket numbers and parties.
Middlesex County session reports White versus Nonantum Worsted Company still on trial. Also Cornelius W. Studley versus City of Boston appeals an aldermen award of 11,240 dollars for land taken to widen Warren Avenue in Charlestown. Case opened with jury viewing premises. Defense a general denial.
Yesterday morning a large turnout attended the funeral of Elias W. Goddard at Christ Church Salem street. Relations and officers from the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association, Eliot School Association, Bostonian Society, and several historic fire brigades joined relatives in a full Episcopal service led by Rev. William Monroe. Interment followed at Mt. Auburn cemetery.
The U S revenue cutter Gallatin under Captain C A Abbey sailed from port to reach the Newcastle City crew stranded at the South Shoal Lightship, thirty miles south of Nantucket. Heavy seas and stormy weather delayed the rescue, but the Gallatin was believed to arrive last night with provisions and crew care.
At Music Hall this afternoon the first Stoddard matinée lecture titled Travels in Sunny Spain will be given. The illustrated talk promises vivid views and engaging details in a refined program suitable for a daytime audience.
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