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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1895

Page

2

Nellie Dixon Stirs Portland Harbor Interest In Fine Schooner

Commodore Ned Dixon's Nellie Dixon, a 112 ton Boston fishing schooner, lies at Portland's Custom House wharf drawing crowds with its yachtlike lines and seaworthy model. The vessel, crew of 23, cost 14000 and is noted as among the finest on the coast. Portland merchants report other ships, shore operations, and salvage news as local shipping press coverage continues.

Ned Dixon Nellie Dixon Portland Dixon Custom House Wharf Boston Messrs. C. S. Glidden & Co Barter Grace Bradley Bradley Carrabelle Florida Apalachicola Sachem Bartlett Hong Kong Hicgo Rachel Em Sy Wyma Ft Rosario Mary Gibbs Moore Tarpaulin Cove Vineyard Sound John §. Ames Olsen St. Jago Cuba Norfolk Mabel Jordan Balano Rio Janeiro Montevideo New York Philadelphia Alleghany Charles Loring James Nassau N. P Association of Railroad and Steamboat Agents of Young’s Hotel Curtis Horace G. Allen Board of Aldermen Albert Clarke Home Market Club R. S. Gardiner Rand-Avery Supply Company N. BE. Weeks Railway Pathfinder John C. Cottingham United States Marshal’s Cunningham, Banks & Co East David O. Foye Talopa Augustus Palmer Bath Thomas J. Yorke, Jr Bay State Dredging Company McKie’s

Caucus Act to Be Amended Aims for Separate Nominating Conventions

Boston legislators push a bill to amend the caucus act requiring separate delegate conventions for mayor and aldermen. The plan seeks elections on different days to prevent nominating both offices at a single convention. The measure heads to the rules committee as part of a broader legislative agenda.

Mark Mulvey Ward 22 Boston McLaughlin Senate House Mellen Worcester Committee On Rules Mellon Committee On Nashua Reservoir

Grateful Letter From Boston Charity Group

Grace M. Phalan, corresponding secretary, thanks The Post for assistance during the fair for the Free Home for Consumptives. She praises reporters work and costumes provided, noting the press table was an attractive feature of the fair in Boston on January 9.

Young Ladies’ Charitable Association Grace M. Phalan Boston

Bromfield Street Church Noon Meeting Speaks on Prayer Answered

The Rev. L. B. Bates will speak on Prayer Answered at the Bromfield Street Church noon meeting today. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Wilson will sing as large audiences attend daily in the church auditorium.

L. B. Bates D. D Bromfield Street W. B. Wilson

Reputation and Merit Honesty in Widely Used Article

A brief reflection on a universally valued article proving its necessity through wide use and trusted performance. The piece notes that people buy it because they believe life is better with it and cannot do without it.

Officers faced charges as two patrolmen stand trial

Police commissioners heard charges against Patrolman James McKenzie of East Boston for conduct unbecoming an officer after questions were mishandled during a lecture. Dr Dwight questioned his condition, while McKenzie cited drinking after a cold. Patrolman Robert Merrill of Roxbury Crossing faced neglect of duty for remaining at home from 12:35 a m to 2 a m to tend his ill child. he pleaded guilty but testified on his behalf. Both cases were taken under advisement.

James McKenzie East Boston Back Bay McKenzie Twombly Dwight Irish Robert D. Merrill Roxbury Crossing Speare Bodenschatz Martin Merrill

Trade Outlook Markets Edge Up In Early 1895

Bradstreet's reports the second week of the year shows uneven orders for seasonable goods with East bad weather and West improving. Chicago, St. Louis, Boston, New York and Philadelphia lead gains in dry goods and shoes while foreign woollen goods stay active. Rail and industrial demand is expected to lift with repairs and plant additions, and overall mercantile collections improve. Total U S bank clearings for six days end Jan 10 at 1.039 billion, up 9.4 percent from the prior week.

New York Bradstreet Chicago St. Louis Boston Philadelphia Central West Pittsburg Atlanta Jacksonville Chattanooga Galveston Cleveland Omaha Milwaukee St. Paul Minneapolis Duluth Pacific Coast San Francisco Portland Ore United States Southern Lines Headstreet

Trade and production trends in North America and Europe

Wheat stocks total 187 253 000 bushels on Jan 1, down 6 470 000 from 1894 but up 717 000 from 1893. Canada reports 53 Canadian failures this week and Montreal market improvements in tea and leather demand. Toronto wholesale activity stronger. Winnipeg, Hamilton, Toronto, Montreal, Halifax bank clearings total 22 630 000, up from 21 322 000 a year ago. R G Dun notes no early year revival, stocks rising while consumption lags, with pig iron output near December levels and prices near record lows. Failures total 420 in US, 54 in Canada this week.

United States Canada Europe Australia Montreal Toronto Halifax Winnipeg Hamilton R. G. Dun & Co Weekly Review of Trade Bessemer Philadelphia Gray Forge Pittsburg Chicago Indianapolis

Great Assignee Sale at Green Ratshesky Stores

An avalanche of bargains fills the Charles Green & Co. and A. C. Ratshesky assignee sale of clothing at Nos. 597 599 601 Washington street. Men’s suits overcoats panta loons and furnishings are offered at low prices to dispose of stock for creditors. The store is brightly lit after dark, presenting an attractive display in this city.

Charles Green & Co A. C. Ratshesky Washington Street

Free Medical Services for All Diseases Offered by Dewey Co

Physician in chief M. M. Dewey announces free medical services at 74 Boylston Street. Examinations and treatment are free with office hours 9 pm to 2 am and 6 to 8 pm daily, Sundays 4 pm.

M. M. Dewey Dewey Medical Co Boylston Street

Unconventional sideboard offered by Paine’s Furniture

In this paper Paine's Furniture Company promotes an engraving of an unconventional sideboard. The ad appeals to bold critics who appreciate its artistic lines and invites purchases at a low price, challenging social norms that praise traditional pieces.

Paine's Furniture Company

Local Wringer and Mangle Makers Advertise Repair Service

The American Wringer Co. at 18 and 15 Broadway extension advertises as city manufacturers of wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers. They repair all kinds of wringers and sweepers and attend to mail orders promptly. Telephone Tremont 764.

The American Wringer Co Broadway Extension Tremont

Shawmut Church Annual Meeting Reports Strong Self Support

Shawmut Congregational Church elected officers for the year with D. Partridge as treasurer. Reports showed rising contributions and strong benevolence amid hard times, with church committees delivering solid results. A pastor reception is planned next week, and the society’s annual meeting follows on January 18.

Shawmut Society Baltimore Philadelphia New York Boston North Street Philip Davies Davies Cambridge North Avenue Congregational Church Smith Mr. Smith Berkeley Temple A. B. Simpson Stephen Merritt E. F. Stoveter O. E. Mallory Lowell EB. S. Tobey Julia M. Plummer Clarke W. Morehouse Bulfinch Place William H. Sayward Francis Tiffany Bulinch Place Europe Asia Newbury and Exeter Streets Citizens’ Rescue Board Music Hall Studio Building Tremont Street People’s Temple Messrs Hunter and Crossley

Advent sermons at Advent Christian Church

Elder Miles Grant preaches at 3 and 7 30 p m on Emerald Street on the theme The Kingdom of God Soon to Be Established. The notice encourages attendance despite the snow and highlights the chart about the event.

Advent Christian Church Emerald Street Miles Grant Kingdom of God

Bethel and Baptist Church Services This Sunday

Bethel at 3382 Hanover street presents Pastor W J Swaffield preaching 10 45 AM and 7 30 PM with a special evening musical program featuring solos by Miss Jackson. Clarendon Street Baptist Church at corner Clarendon and Montgomery hosts Rev A J Gordon 10 30 AM and 7 30 PM services with Sunday school 2 50 PM and a 6 30 Gospel temperance meeting. First Free Baptist Church Shawmut avenue near Rutland street lists Rev J M Lowden preaching 10 30 PM and 7 30 PM by evangelist H Lizzie Haley with Sunday school at 12 noon and a 6 30 PM Young men's meeting.

Boston Seamen’s Friend — Society Hanover Street Nickerson Union Congregational Church Columbus Avenue Nehemiah Boynton S. D Frederick H. Page Elijah Dorchester Washington and Centre Streets Charles W. Shelton Arthur Little D. D M. E Temple Street Tramont Street W. W. Ramsay Sodom Pastoy Winthrop Street Edward M. Taylor John Galbraith Grove Hall EB. D. Mallory Bethel W. J. Swaffield Miss Jackson the Sweet Blind Clarendon Street Clarendon and Montgomery Streets A. J. Gordon First Free Baptist Church Shawmut Avenue Rutland Street J. M. Lowden H. Lizzie Haley ST. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church West Concord Street Dr. Macdonald Christian Endeavor Second Universalist Miner Young People's Meeting

Harvard Street Baptist Church Sunday Services and Choir

The Rev. Charles Earle will preach at 10 40 on The Relation of Power to Weakness of Wealth to Poverty. At 7 30 Jesus and the Politicians. Quartet singing and congregational singing. Almon J. Fairbanks musical director. Sunday school at 12 15 led by George J. Clifford.

Harvard Street Baptist Church Charles ©. Earle Jesus Almon J. Fairbanks George J. Clifford B. Y M. Christian Union Union Hall Boylston Street Alice Stone Blackwell Boston M. H. Gulesian Armenia Alice Steele Efett George Mendall Taylor

Modernness of Christianity at Music Hall service

Sunday morning prayer at 7 30 with Rev Dr Lorimer preaching at 10 30 on The Modernness of Christianity. Sunday school at 12 16. Evening prayer at 6 and 7 30 with Old Foes with New Faces or the Influence of Paganism. Good singing. directed by Professor Ayd. singers to take part.

Christian Union Wéi He Christian Union The Boston Christian Union Tremont Temple Church Lorimer Antes Fg Bony Ayd. Eee

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