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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1889

Page

8

Rogers Elected President of the Board of Aldermen

Alderman Homer Rogers was unanimously elected president of the 1889 board of aldermen after a one o clock conference and a ballot. He pledged to study charter reforms, finance readjustment, and ordinance alignment while urging legislative collaboration. Special committees and Monday meetings were authorized.

Homer Rogers Board of Aldermen Rogers Gove and Smith Peters Law Department Common Council Smith

Homeopathic Dispensary Holds Thirty-Third Annual Meeting

The Homeopathic Medical Dispensary Corporation met at Tremont House to review work at the central Burroughs place, West End Chardon street, and Boston University School of Medicine East Concord street. The secretary reported 14 443 patients treated in the year, 183 281 since opening, and nearly half a million prescriptions provided gratis.

Homeopathic Medical Dispensary Corporation Tremont House A. L. Kennedy Burroughs Place West End Chardon Street College Boston University School of Medicine East Concord Street L .S T. Talbot Chester Guild Isaac B. Mills J. Wilkinson Clapp LT. Talbot Jacob Sleeper H. C. Angell A. Boothby A. C. Clapp H. P. Stanwood Charles G. Chase D. G. Woodvine J. 2. Sutherland

St Paul's Church Incorporation Reflects Property Sale Debate

The 1820 act section allows the paid corporation to authorize wardens to transfer and convey all or part of church real or personal estate by deed. The meeting vote fixes terms and consideration for conveyance, clarifying authority in the ongoing property sale discussion.

St. Paul’s Church

Potter as Cleopatra Draws Harsh Critics in Times Review

A Times summary of Mrs. Potter's Cleopatra performance depicts a lavish but weak, overly dramatic portrayal. Critics condemn her lack of acting technique and understanding of the role, while praising production splendor and staging under Bell and Seymour. The Evening Post notes its audacious travesty status.

The Evening Post Palmer Heaven Help Cleopatra

Pole Taxes in Cambridge Prompt Anger and Warrant

A Cambridge resident, a colored man, reports being served a warrant for non payment of poll taxes. He asks how the funds are used and describes threats from officials. He notes flooding near homes requiring boots to reach streets and complains of lack of police presence.

Cambridge

Two Hearted Stars Split after The Henrietta Run

Robson and Crane, once Broadway regulars, split their partnership after a two week Newark engagement and a $12,500 week. Crane sells his interest to Robson as he plans to star in a revival of The Merry Wives of Windsor.

Stuart Robson William H. Crane New York Broadway Philadelphia Newark Robson St. James Cohasset Mass Crane Union Square Bronson Howard Malstay Indsor J. H., Hackett Charles Bass Henrietta Miss Anderson Hollis Street Messrs. Robson Falstair

Theatrical Gossip on New York stage comedies and stars

The beat buzzes over Mrs Potter's Cleopatra and Mrs Langtry's Lady Macbeth with previews next Monday. Louis James and Wainwright star in As You Like It at Star theatre while Daly revisits The Inconstant. Sweet Lavender at Lyceum draws praise though some flaws. Morse in Beacons notes its rare charm and charity, and Aronson plans Nudity as a major revival. Booth Barrett Othello Merchant of Venice inked Boston engagement. Marlowe Rosalind praised. Mansfield halts Richard III for health, with She Stoops to Conquer planned. Winifred Emery fills Kate Rorke role in London.

the Times Rome Antony Octavia the Tribune Cleoptra Mrs. Potter Cleopatra Lydia Languish Lady Sneerwell New York Mr. Daly Madison Square Theatre Captain Swift Lyceum Messrs. Booth and Barrett Boston Theatre Richard Mansfield London New York Herald Morell Mackenzie Mansfield Prince Karl Kate Vaughn Miss Hardcastie Lionel Brough Tony Lumpkin John ‘T. Sullivan Hastings Richard Ili Winifred Emery Kate Rorke

January Weddings Tie Post Staffer to New Hampshire Bride

Mr Fred J Caulkins of the Post staff wed Miss Annie B Bartlett daughter of Mr William L Bartlett formerly of Cambridge at a Newton New Hampshire farm house yesterday afternoon. Rev H L Caulkins officiated. They will live at 860 Main Street Cambridge. The groom is with the Cambridge Tribune and an officer of Company K Fifth Regiment. A second ceremony united Mr Frank R Kenyon and Miss Jennie N Brooks at Norwell with Rev William H Savary officiating. They will reside in South Boston.

Fred J. Caulkins Annie B. Bartlett William L. Bartlett Cambridge Newton N. H H. L. Caulkins Presave Isle Sarah Cornelia Cook Alice Houghton Cambridgeport William Phillips Dorchester Caulkins Main Street Cambridge Tribune Fifth Regiment Frank R. Kenyon Jennie N. Brooks Norwell William H. Savary Unitarian Church Washington Village Boston Mabel G. Knapp John M. Marston South Boston

New Hampshire Club elects officers at annual meeting

The New Hampshire Club held its yearly gathering at the Revere House with about one hundred members present. Officers were elected including President Andrew Bunton and secretary treasurer Elbert Wheeler. Fifty five members admitted, nineteen resigned, six died, total membership 466. A paper on Rockingham County lawyers and remarks on Daniel Webster were read. annual ladies day and a March paper on War Songs were planned.

New Hampshire Revere House Isaac 8. Morse Cambridge F. R. Clement Minneapolis Henry Pew Providence George FE. Todd Concord Northern Railroad President Bunting Hiram D. Upton Manchester Moses _ T. Brown Boston J. C. Moore Cargus Pitman North Conway John L. Stevenson Henry N Nashua Charles M. Barnard Clarence Kk Hurd Dover N. H Henry W. Porter Fall River Fr. H. Chapman Franklin Falls Sagene L. Head Hookset A. H. Fisher Bellows Falls Edgar Taft Gloucester Silas G. Gifford Derry T. S. Smith Calhoun Philips Everett Tom Corwin Tom Marshall Phillips Cicero Bunton John ©. Lincham Harvard

New England Breeders Stallion Produce Stakes Show Strong Nominations

Secretary Parlin reports strong interest in Stakes No 11 for foals of 1888 with nearly fifty nominations from Viking Haldene Charley Wilkes and others. Futurity Stakes No 6 for 1888 foals shows 24 of 39 second payments. Stakes No 9 for 1887 foals has 20 of 53 third payments. Total stake value around 890 with potential for a grand contest as top New England sires are well represented.

Parlin New England New England Breeding Association Viking Haldene Charley Wilkes Don Wilkes Archilles Alcazar Quartermaster Ben Franklin Alcantara Messrs John R. Graham Willian Mason George L. Clark C.hh Nelson The Highland Stock Farm

Massachusetts Total Abstinence Society Annual Meeting

The Massachusetts Total Abstinence Society held its annual meeting at 36 Bromfield Street. The secretary B. R. Jewell reported 80 percent of voters have not yet decided on license questions, noting high license as a failure and urging constitutional prohibition. Treasurer Jewell showed receipts of 17 607 05 and expenses 11 950 66 with a 646 39 balance. Officers elected include President Rufus Fost, vice presidents William Claflin and others, with John L. Swift and Jonathan Butterfield as clerk and treasurer, and a new slate of directors adding John R. Anderson Eva Brown, Rev. Thomas Dixon, Mrs. Alice J. Osborne, and Rev. H. W. Conant.

Total Abstinence Society Massachusetts Total Abstinence Society Bromfield Street B. R. Jewell Jowell Rufus Frost William Claflin A. H. Plumb Eustace C. Fitz B. B. Johnson John D. Long Edward Benjamin R. Jewell Jonathan Butterfield John R. Anderson Eva Brown Thomas Dixon Alice J. Osborne H. W. Conant

Tabernacle Notes Services At Bowdoin Square

Tomorrow three services at Baptist Tabernacle Bowdoin square begin with a 10 a.m. Christian Alliance prayer meeting led by Dr. George B. Peck. A 3 p.m. prayer session is conducted by Rev. M. R. Deming. Evening address by Mrs. Booth wife of Marshal Booth Salvation Army for the United States. described as refined and an excellent speaker.

Baptist Tabernacle Bowdoin Square The Christian Alliance George B. Peck M. R. Deming Booth Marshal Booth Salvation Army United States

Real Estate Notes on Boston Wharf Company Deals

The Boston Wharf Company sold land on Congress street to Put nam & Co and the firm erected a six story brick and stone building with over 40 000 square feet of floor space for factory purposes and salesrooms. The building cost about 45000 dollars and the company moves in from Beach street. The Bay State Belting Company bought land on A street from Boston Wharf and will begin a large belting factory early next spring.

Congress Street Boston Wharf Company Putnam & Co Beach Street Bay State Belting Company

Bookkeeper Charged With Embezzling From Liquor Firm

Charlies B Rogers a book keeper for George W Torrey wholesale liquor dealer on North Market street was arrested last evening by Officer Burrill of Station 3 on a charge of embezzling 118 from his employer The warrant states the amount 118 but Torrey believes total losses will be higher after books are examined.

Charlies B. Rogers George W.torrey Northarket Street Burrill Station 3 Torrey

Supreme Court session lists cases before judges

January session of the Supreme Judicial Court presents a docket of cases including Charles H Lord et al vs Ogden E Edwards et al. Timothy G Wright et al vs Horace A Lathrop. Halbert G Littlejohn administrator vs Fitchburg railroad. Jerome Manning vs Asa French et al with unfinished entries and multiple numbered cases in order.

Supreme Judicial Court Commonwealth Morton Freup C. Allen Houtm Same R. M. Morse, Jr George O. Shattuck Asaph Churchill Halbert G. Littlejohn Fitchburg Railroad I. R. Clark George A. Torrey Jerome Manning Asa French Charles Rowley C. T. Russell

Superior Court Dockets Open with Damages and Libel Actions

Jan session notes list include Knowles v Taylor on $120213 paper stock contract, with trial underway. Other cases span Winnisimmet Co. v Boston for Hanover street damages, multiple libel, rent, and tort actions across sessions with juries out and verdicts pending.

Superior Court Biopeert Henry N. Knowles Cyrus Taylor Aldrich & Hayden Bristol N. H J. Elder B. Wardleigh Winnisimmet Company City of Boston Hanover Street Commercial Street Chelsea Ferry J. O. Teele T. M. Babson

McCormick Case Postponed in Municipal Court

Exy J. James McCormick faced charges of collecting 250 from C. H. Smith of Holbrook on a C. O. D. bill from Edward Dixon of 42 Commercial Wharf but the case was postponed to today. Join Murray, found in the cellar at 75 Montgomery Street taking preserves, was held in 1200 for the grand jury.

James McCormick C. H. Smith Holbrook Edward Dixon Commercial Wharf Murray Montgomery Street

Tort action over highway defect damages in Saugus

Superior Court Essex County January 9 Mason J presiding. Haseltine v Inhabitants of Saugus alleges personal injuries and wrecked carriage due to highway defect. Defense asserts general denial. Attorneys listed for plaintiff and defense.

Haseltine Saugus Rom Moulton W. H. Niles and Johnson Brown, Admr Rocers Same Boston & Maine Walton Mansfield Sherry Et al Mars Presto N Naumkengton St. Railway Co Briggs

Dwyer Suit in Middlesex Court Over Tuition and Books

Supreme Court records list Dwyer vs Miller for contract to recover 8483 dollars for daughters tuition and school books with a general denial by the defendant. Multiple docketed cases follow, including listings for Holden v Silsby, Parker v Robinson, and Murphy v Troeder among others in Boston area jurisdictions.

Middlesex County Deewry Jeanette A. Grant Ellen O. Miller Curtis Abbott Boardman and Paul

Murray v Norfolk County Assessment Petitions

Superior Court Norfolk County case dated Jan 9 before Judge Aldrich. Rachel Murray petitions for assessment relief against the County of Norfolk in a civil action progressing through the court system.

Norfolk County Aldrich J. No Rachel Murray County of Norfolk

Damages to petitioner's Hyde Park land in 1887 case list

Damages to petitioner's land in Hyde Park by the widening of River street in 1887. Jury out. Attorneys Towne for petitioner Grover for defendant. Case entries include Williams v Moseley and various others with court notes that the court will not sit on Friday and Snow v Alley assigned for Monday.

Hyde Park River Street W. H. Towne T. E. Grover Snow Vs. Alley

Dinner of the Boston Paper Trade Association Set

The Boston Paper Trade Association will hold its next dinner on Wednesday January 16 at 6 p m in the Quincy House. Professor S H Woodbridge of the Institute of Technology will speak on Heating and Ventilating of Paper Mill Machine Rooms with diagrams. Henry Parent, a hairdresser, shot himself yesterday morning but survived. George Spear was arrested on a larceny warrant after taking Percy H Walker s lost 23 dollars. Otis E Weld reelected president and Daniel Weld treasurer of the Temple Club. Executive committee named with George A Alden R M Field B F Stevens C H Andrews E D Jordan Walter Potter J Howard Brown Peter Butler A P Potter and C O Billings. George W Terrill reelected secretary.

Boston Paper Trade Association Quincy House S. H. Woodbridge Institute of Technology Henry Parent Berlin Street Percy H. Walker Broad Street George Spear Walker Spear Otis E. Weld Daniel Weld Temple Club George A. Alden R. M. Field B. F. Stevens C. H. Andrews E. D. Jordan Walter Potter J. Howard Brown Peter Butler A. P. Potter C. O. Billings George W. Terrill

Officers Elected at American Loan and Trust Meeting

At the annual meeting the ruling named officers were chosen. Directors include John Q. Adams Henry D. Hyde Fred L. Ames David P. Kimball Oliver Ames George Lord Isaac T. Burr William Minot JrBenjamin P Cheney Thomas Nickerson Albert L. Coolidge E Peabody F Gordon Dexter Alexander H Rice R E Robbins. N W Jordan was clerk. Stephen M. Crosby is President and Frank W. Reynolds is Treasurer. Directors include Samuel Atherton Cyrus G Beebe Isaac Fenno Joseph H Gray J Hollingsworth Moses Kimball Henry A Rice Richard H Stearns Edward Whitney.

American Loan and Trust Company John Q. Adams Henry D. Hyde Fred L. Ames David P. Kimball Oliver Ames George ©. Lord Isaac T. Burr William Minot, Jr Benjamin P. Cheney Thomas Nickerson Albert L. Coolidge E. Peabody F. Gordon Dexter Alexander H. Rice R. E. Robbins N. W. Jordan Massachusetts Loan and Trust Company Stephen M. Crosby Frank W. Reynolds Samuel Atherton Cyrus G. Beebe Isaac Fenno Joseph H. Gray J. Hollingsworth Moses Kimball Henry A. Rice Richard H. Stearns Edward Whitney

Electric Medical Society Holds Semiannual Meeting in Boston

The twenty-eighth semiannual session of the Massachusetts Electric Medical Society met yesterday at the Thorndike on Boylston Street with Dr. Amory Jewett of Somerville serving as president. The program included papers on treatment of disease with and without medicine, appendicitis with laparotomy, abnormal uterine hemorrhage, ozone gas as anaesthetic and narcotic, and treatment in curable cases of diphtheria, followed by discussion.

Massachusetts Eelectic Medical Society Thorndike Boylston Street Amory Jewett Somerville H. H. Brigham C. E. Miles F. W. Abbott G. H. Merkel J. P. Bliss

Committee of One Hundred Meeting at Crescent Beach

The Committee of One Hundred met at the Bible Conference building in Crescent Beach with President F. M. Libby chairing. The executive committee was authorized to address Revere voters urging a No vote on the license question next spring. Speakers included Rev Waters Representative Charles Grant Jr Arthur Curtis Dr J G Werner and W H Colcord with singing by the Poplar Quartet and readings by Miss Maud Brown.

Committee of One Hundred Bible Conference Crescent Beach F. M. Libby Revere Mr. Waters Charles Grant, Jrv Arthur Curtis

Harvard Overseers Approve Faculty Appointments 1888 89

At a forenoon meeting the Harvard overseers submitted annual reports from the president and treasurer and referred them to the committee on reports and resolutions. They concur with appointing Benjamin Marston Watson and reappointing Nathaniel Thayer Kidder for 1888 89 and change Dr F K Williams title from materia medica and therapeutics to therapeutics. Adjourned to January 23.

Harvard College Water Street Committee On Botanic Garden Law School Benjamin Marston Watson Nathaniel Thayer Kidder F. K. Williams Materia Medica

Industrial School for Girls annual meeting notes Dorchester

The Industrial School for Girls at 195 Marlboro Street heard reports showing an average of 25 girls in residence over the year with 12 admissions. The treasurer reported income of $501,018, expenditures of $489,086, and a surplus of $11,932. The officers elected include President Miss E. S. Parkman and Treasurer Mr. W. S. Hall, among others.

Industrial School For Girls Centre Street Dorchester Marlboro Street E. 5. Parkman A. P. Rogers

Merchants' Association Holds Annual Meeting and Elections

The Boston Merchants' Association met for its annual session at 56 Bedford Street. President Jonathan A. Lane reported a prosperous year with increased membership and solid finances, and officers for the coming year were elected including Lane as president and John J. Jenry as treasurer. The group planned attention to port appraisers salaries and customs matters with ongoing correspondence to Massachusetts representatives.

Boston Merchants’ Association Bedford Street Jonathan A. Lane Massachusetts N. W. Farley O. H. Sampson John J. Jenry Stephen B. Sunons A. Shuman Charles Weil Weston Lewis Edward B. Wilson J. R. Leeson Francis Batchelier Edward A. Taft John O. Smith Francis W. Breed George P. Staples Edward B. Robbins Beverly K. Moore Edward C. Wheeler John R. Ainsley

Officers of the Suffolk Club Elected at Annual Meeting

The Suffolk Club held its annual meeting on Beacon Street. Leopold Morse was elected president and George D. Allen secretary and treasurer. Directors named were A. W. Spencer J. D. Scudder Samuel Appleton with admission committee C H Andrews Louis Hecht H L Simonds R M Bailey and George B Clapp. The usual collation followed.

Suffolk Club Beacon Street Leopold Morse George D. Allen A. W. Spencer J. D. Scudder Samuel Appleton C. H. Andrews Louis Hecht H. L. Simonds R. M. Bailey George B. Clapp

Sales of Fine Horses by Boston Dealer A W Davis

A W Davis of 80 and 82 Northampton Street Boston reports selling several gentleman roadsters over the last two weeks. Purchases include a dark bay trotter to Mr Marsh a dapple gray family horse to Mr Bradford a coupé horse to Mr Field a superior saddle horse to Colonel Dodge a dapple gray trotter to Mr Miller of Brookline a chestnut family horse to Mr Mandell a handsome black cob to Mr Hunnewell a Morgan mare to Mr Drew of Nantucket a coupé horse to Mr Titus and a chestnut brougham horse to Mr Nichols. He notes adding several speedy new horses to his stock.

A. W. Davis Northampton Street Boston Mr. Marsh Mr. Bradford Mr. Field Colonel Dodge Mr. Miller Brookline Hunnewell Morgan Drew Nantucket Titus Nichols

Boston Architectural Club discusses methods of study

The Boston Architectural Club held its regular fortnightly conversazione at No 6 Hamilton Place. McKim Mead and White’s Boston Public Library studies were presented by Hugene Letang. Professor Chandler of the Institute of Technology was expected but did not attend.

Conversazione The Boston Architectural Club Hamilton Place

Ball of the Lancers Veteran Charitable Association

About 150 couples attended the annual ball at the armory on Bulfinch street last evening. Edmonds's Orchestra played while Captain Slade and Mrs. Vinal led the grand march. A sumptuous repast followed at midnight. Ladies wore exceptionally fine toilettes.

the Lancers’ Veteran Charitable Association Armory Bulfinch Street Edmonds Slade Vinal

Allsopp East India Ales Trusted For Healthful Quality

An advertisement extols Allsopp's East India ales as pure wholesome and scientifically brewed. It highlights medicinal value from hops and insists the product maintains its original virtues through careful handling. Distribution via John Fennell at 161 Devonshire Street and 22 Arch Street is noted.

Allsopp East India New

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