Ball of the Foresters at Roughan's Hall Charlestown
Large attendance marks the fourth ball of Court Pride of Massachusetts 24 Foresters of America in Roughan's Hall Charlestown last evening. Grand march led by John Keeney and Kathrine Byrne followed by John and Mrs Clark. Floor under direction of Robert E K Melzer and J J Kenny with assistant director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben
Court Pride
Massachusetts
Foresters of America
Roughan’s Hall
Charlestown
John Keeney
Kathrine Byrne
John Clark
Robert EK. Melzer
J. J. Kenny
Rector J. J. Clark Hosts Dance With Many Guests Named
Rector J. J. Clark and a long list of aides and guests danced until four this morning. A midnight repast followed. Attendees included Miss Mary McLaughlin, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Butcher, and many others with surnames Doherty, Canny, O'Brien, Murphy, Bryant, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. 3. Clark
Patrick Rice
E. Coleman
C. M. Vealey
E. Canny
M. J. O’brien
D. Scannell
J. C. Thompson
J. J. Belton
H. R. Stevens
R. Olsen
J. Howlett
W. Dixon
R. Harrison
J. Byrne
Charles Nelson
Mary McLaughlin
Walter
Frank O'Bren
Josephine O'Brien
Frank Nellings
Catherine Ails
Catherine Burner
FF. W. Godard
Smrs
MecGuiness
Rachel McGuiness
Frank J. McQueen
Patrick Kane
Patrick Ltoyne
J. Ryan
J. Burnes
Linzie Cahill
Julius M. Cohen
Frank O'Brien
Miss Juurkay
Ball of Vision 9 marks 19th annual Division 9 concert ball
The nineteenth annual Ball of Vision for Division 9 A C H was held last evening in Catholic Union Hall. Grand march led by James M Curley and Miss Hannah M Powers. Attendees included County Treasurer John Dolan and many officers from Divisions 38 and 39, numerous Col. J McCarthy and other dignitaries, plus clergy and local officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Union Hall
James M. Curley
Hannah M. Powers
John Dolan
M. J. Cavaway
C. J. Keyes
Christopher Burns
Patrick Cotter
James McNulty
William Doran
James McGee
Daniel O’brien
D. J. Forrigan
T. J. Corey
John M. Donovan
Eugene Noonan
M. J. Gallagher
Patrick M McLaughlin
Stephen Morrison
Edmund Burke
W. J. Donohue
Philip J. Barrett
John Willeen
Michael J. Sullivan
Frank Cosgrove
Owen Conway
William J. Lynch
G. L. Speare
Thomas L. Goode
Patrick Duggan
Edward McCarthy
John YY. Tobin
John M. Cotter
Terrence
Richard Brennan
James O'Neill
Thomas J. O’briern
Roderick A.O’ Conner
Grocery Clerks Ball Lights Up Odd Fellows Hall
The Grocery and Provision Clerks Association held its third annual ball at Odd Fellows Hall last evening. The hall was lavishly decorated with flags and streamers. The grand march started at 9 led by William H. Murphy and Miss Mainie L. Sweeney, then William Dunn and partner, Edward P. Burke and partner, among about 200 couples. The event sold around 8% of tickets with many prominent grocery and provision figures in attendance.
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Grocery and
Child dies after naptha accident in South Boston
William Hoyt aged one, of 506 Emerson Street, South Boston, was loading naptha at Chelsea Street foot yesterday noon when he fell into a tank. He swallowed fluid and was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital where he died about 2 PM. Medical examiner later investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hoyt
Emerson Street
Boston
Chelsea Street
Massachusetts General Hospital
Curious Poultry Show Highlights Cross Breeds and Awards
Hundreds attended the poultry show in the Mechanics building as incubators warmed eggs and chicks hatched before onlookers. The exhibit showcased eggs, dressed poultry, game birds, fancy mice, and a new pheasant crossing feature. Awards listed cover numerous Brahmas, Leghorns, Langshans, Wyandottes, Dominiques, Rhode Island Reds, Olden and Silver Hamburgs, Dorkings, Game varieties, and related classes with multiple breeders named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland Prarm
Taunton
Rollins Bros
Woodville
William McNeil
Hens
Philander Williams
Cockerels
Philander Wiliams
Vullets
Tondon
Canada
Temales
W. A. Smith
Whitney's Point
Nets
Hood's Sarsaparilla Earns Complete Recovery Claim
Lilla May Guthrie of Heathville Pa reports a severe grip illness left her weak and undernourished. After starting Hood's Sarsaparilla she regained appetite and strength within weeks and was restored to perfect health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Lilla May Guthrie
P. O
Heathville
Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Quick Complete Relief
A claim filled advertisement extols Pyramid Pile Cure as the sole effective remedy for piles. It includes testimonials from Mrs M C Hinkley and Major Dean praising rapid relief after years of suffering, touts availability from druggists, and states the product costs one dollar per package from the Pyramid Drug Co. in Marshall Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Hinkley
Mississippi
Indianapolis
Ind
Columbus
Ohio
Pyramid Drug Co
Marshall, Mich
Strikers Suffer At Union Rubber Company
A strike among non union workers at Union Rubber Company drew sympathy from organized labor. Past strikes had prompted help from Central Labor Union to organize and safeguard future pay, with peace restored though the group remained unorganized. A few strikers were seen near the factory yesterday and some reportedly plan to return amid reports of hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Rubber Company
Organized
Central Labor Union
Refutation of Nickerson on Bruce dinner waiters
A reader defends union waiters at the Bruce dinner, charging Peer Nickerson and the Democratic State committee with bias and nonunion procurement. The letter asserts 2% colored waiter membership, highlights wages of 50 cents per hour and strict dress codes, and criticizes hotel owners paying poor wages. The author warns voters to remember these labor‑related trifles at the polls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
Peer Nickerson
Democratic State Committee
BP. T. Nickerson
Nickerson
Young’s Hotel
Demoratice State Committee
American House
Nickereon
Americal House
Bruce
Joseph KE. Laycock
Bears of
Boston
Waiters’ Alliance
Oeal
New England Shoe and Leather Assoc elects officers and directors
The New England Shoe and Leather Association yesterday elected President William B. Rice with multiple vice presidents including Elisha W. Cobb and Robert Batcheller. George C. Houghton was named secretary and George McConnell treasurer as a slate of directors was approved. Secretary Houghton reported national output of boots shoes and leather at more than 329,000,000 annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
New England Shoe and Leather Association
William B. Rice
Elisha W. Cobb
Robert Batcheller
George C. Houghton
George McConnell
W. H. Allen
E. W. Baxter
F. J. Bradley
George W. Brown
H. Buswell
George M. Coburn
D. A. Donovan
A. P. Green
Charles W. Hall
Co. A. Hinskell
James W. Hitchings
Massachusetts Mutual Accident Officers Elected At Annual Meeting
The fifteenth annual meeting of the Massachusetts Mutual Accident Association was held at the Boston Tavern. Officers elected for the year include Daniel Lovering Jr as president and George L Stevens Albert C Warren and T Park Bueher as vice presidents. G L McNeill is treasurer and general manager, G Leonard McNeill secretary and A K Den nison counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Mutual Accident Association
Boston Tavern
Daniel Lovering, Jr
George L. Stevens
Albert C. Warren
T. Park Bueher
George Hk, McNeill
A. KE. Dennison
Bo Ae Ami
Urseoh
Vermonters Glory in Navy Record Highlighted by Vermont Officials
An address by United States district attorney James L. Martin celebrates Vermont’s naval role from Champlain conflicts to Dewey. letters from governors and admirals are read, praising Vermont mothers and notable sailors. Commodore Clark, Dewey, and others are highlighted as part of a May Day event honoring Vermonters’ naval legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old
Vermont
Dewey
Manila
Colonel Clarke
Association
Wolcott
Smith
Commodore Clark
Oregon
Crane
John D. Long
Edward Dewey
D. G. Dewey
Converse
Louis H. Meader
Rhode Island Association
Commodore Brown
Allen J. Brown
Norwich University
America
Brown
Clark
Fletcher
Massachusetts
Holden
Maine
Navy
W. D. Fletcher
Nelson
Cervera
Z. K. Pangborn
Darling
Dingley Burial Held in Maine Amid Public Mourning
Citizens mourn Congressman Dingley as services take place at Pine Street Congregational Church in Lewiston Maine. The public service concludes with interment at Oak Hill Cemetery in Auburn after prayers at the Dingley home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston, Mo
Maine
Dingley
Pine Street Congregational
Oak Hill Cemetery
Auburn
Captain Lund Sought in Boston by Police
Boston police seek Captain Henry Lund of the Eddie of Brooklyn New York. A $50 reward is offered for information leading to his death or whereabouts after he left his ship on November 19 and has not been seen since. Authorities fear foul play may have occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Lund
Eddie
Brooklyn
N.Y
Boston
Lund
Seaside Experiment Prompts Postum Coffee Switch
Mrs Alice B Scarlett from Yolo California notes a summer seaside trial with Postum Food Coffee. After a week the family energy improves and the husband urges continuing Postum, claiming all felt better and the coffee habit was the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Be
Scarlett
Yolo
Cal
Fearful Grip Case Promotes Nervura Remedy
A correspondence from Mr Frank E Bacon of Arlington Rhode Island recounts severe grip symptoms including sleeplessness indigestion and fatigue. He credits Dr Greene’s Nervura blood and nerve remedy with a dramatic recovery after four bottles and notes the physician at 34 Temple Place Boston offers free consultation.
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Frank E. Bacon
Dyer Avenue
Arlington
R. I
Dr. Greene
Temple Place
Boston
Mass
Vermonters Honor Civic Leaders List Names and Officers
A lengthy roll of Vermonters and prominent figures is documented, naming Rev. FE. H. Byington, Hon. Z. K. Pangborn, J. L. Martin, Alden Speare, Allan J. Brown, W. Bh. Fletcher, Wm. E. Fuller and many others. The proceedings name officers for the ensuing year: Hon. W. E. Fuller of Taunton as president, Hon. E. J. Sherman of Lawrence, Dr. W. Emerson of Boston as vice-presidents, Rev. J. M. Dutton of Newtonville as chaplain, Col. Albert Clarke of Wellesley as secretary and treasurer, with an executive committee listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. K. Panghbo
J. L. Martin
Alden Speare
Allan J. Brown
W. Bh. Fletcher
EF. Fuller
Charles K. Darling
S. L. D. Speare
A. A. Robinson
W. J. Uwayden
W. E. Hunting
W. E. Huntin Edwards
Edward C. Wheeler
Miss Flags
Chester W. Clarke
Edith L. Flag
Constant F. Dowry
Giles W. B. Giles W
Bryant
H. He
A. A. Robb
Louis R. Speare
Louis R. S
Miss Hughes
Martin C. Laffie
Ralph T. Laffie
Geo. R
William FE
Sheldon
N. L. Hamblet
N. I. Hambiet
Oscar F. Allen
Oscar FF. Allen
S. G. Willey
Rosa Willer
Walter M. Lindsay
Freeman J. Dow
Freeman J. Do
KB. J. Sherman
Edward J. Shman
Fuller
N. H
W. E. Fuller
Taunton
E. J. Sherman
Lawrence
W. Emerson
Boston
J. M. Dutton
Newtonville
Albert Clarke
Wellesley
E. N. Foes
J. M. Gleason
J. B. Knapp
M. N. Smith
Davis R. Dewey
J. A. Abbott
Haverhill
A. Tu. Robinson
Malden
T. H. Hawley
Reunion and Dinner of Franklin School Association
The fourteenth annual reunion and dinner gathered about eighty teachers graduates and pupils at the United States Hotel. Old students recalled school days as the concert and reminiscences followed the dinner. Catherine Simonds presided and officers including Charles Allen president and Lidia Beck secretary treasurer were elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin School Association
United States
Old Franklin School
Charles Jordan
Jordan
Franklin School
Catherine T. Simonds
Old School
Charles H. Alen
John M. Clerk
Sarah A. Gale
Lidia A. Beck
Thomas Hill
John Sweetser
Granville B. Putnam
Wiliam P. Jones
John
Boylston School Banquet Highlights Historic Banner
The Old Boylston School Association held its annual banquet at the American House with several hundred attendees. Addresses were given by Alfred Hewins, John J. Jameson, Aldermen Barry and McDonald, and Rev. James Troy of Norwood. Mgr. Jameson presented a silk banner from past processions bearing Boylston School 1819.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Boylston School Association
American House
Alfred Hewins
John J. Jameson
David F. Barry
P. F. McDonald
James Troy
Norwood
Mgr. Jameson
Boylston School
Boyliston School
Retail Grocers Dinner Marks Eighteenth Year at Quincy House
The Boston Retail Grocers Association held its eighteenth annual dinner at Quincy House with Mayor Quincy and Harvard's Professor Hart as speakers. President James Morrison led the meeting and officers were elected: Morrison president, King vice president, Medum second vice president, Wright secretary and treasurer. Quincy described municipal government and public bath improvements, while Hart spoke on imperialism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Retail Grocers’ Association
Quincy House
Quincy
Hart
Harvard College
Chamber of Commercce
James Morrison
M. L. King
F. W. Medum
James Wright
Merchants Association Backs McCall for Ways and Means Seat
At its annual meeting the Boston Merchants Association passed a resolution urging Congress to appoint McCall to the vacant Ways and Means Committee caused by Dingley’s death. It also endorsed a bill for reform of the consular service. The slate listed officers and directors including James Richard Carter, A Shuman, Alden Speare, Edward P. Wilbur, and others with Beverly K. Moore as clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Merchants’ Association
Congressman McCall
Mr. Dingley
Congress
James Richard Carter
A. Shuman
Alden Speare
Edward P. Wilbur
Francis W. Breed
Robert M. Burnett
Lamont G. Burnham
John Co. Cobb
Arthur C. Farley
Charles 5. Hamlin
John Hopewell
Oscar H. Sampson
Francis B. Sears
Ephraim Stearns
Andrew G. Webster
Edward B. Wilson
Beverly K. Moore
Plummer C. Spring
Frederick, Brigham
Regualr Castelian Club Meeting Presided By Mrs Woolson
Mrs Abba Guild Woolson, president, returned to the city and presided at the Castelian Club regular meeting in Legion of Honor Hall. Mrs Charles Jewett Page read a paper on Richelieu highlighting the life and character of the churchman. A slide show illustrated Louis XIII era with Cardinal Richelieu prominent. The next meeting on February 1 in Legion of Honor Hall will be the annual meeting followed by an informal tea. A committee chaired by Mrs FE Everett Holbrook was chosen to arrange details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abba Guild Woolson
Castelian Club
Legion of Honor Hall
Charles Jewett Page
Richelieu
Louis XIII
Cardinal Richelieu
Parks Department Uniform Requisition Sparks Union Clash
Boston January 17 1899 the park department orders laborers to obtain uniforms from Leopold Morse Co a non union firm many workers refuse citing opposition to non union measures and the threat of discharge within a week The matter is referred to the municipal committee of the C L U with the Mayor reportedly opposed to non union contracts a special park department meeting is planned for next Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seth Ete
Leopold Morses Co
Pigass Sr
Lou Gos
H. L. Ogdson
Park Department
The
Boston Lying-In Hospital annual meeting highlights
The Boston Ly ing-in Hospital at 24 McLean Street reported 625 women cared for during the year with 540 Boston residents. There were 627 births and 1675 out patients treated, totaling over 22 000 visits. Operating cost totaled $19 680.60. Officers elected include President Nathaniel Thayer and Vice President Henry H. Sprague.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
McLean Street
Nathaniel Thayer
Henry H. Sprague
George v. L. Meyer
William D. Sohier
Warren Husseys Unite in Dedham Unitarian Church
Miss Mary Lincoln Warren daughter of Winslow Warren and Rev. Alfred R. Hussey of Paunton were married at noon yesterday in Dedham Unitarian Church. Rev Stopford W. Brooke of Boston officiated, assisted by Rev J Worsley Austin. Others present included Governor Wolcott and Mrs Wolcott, Mrs Huntington Wolcott, General Francis Peabody Jr., and Mr Edward Atkinson at a post ceremony breakfast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lincoln Warren
Winslow Warren
Alfred R. Hussey
Paunton
Unitarian Church
Dedham
Stopford W. Brooke
Boston
J. Worsley Austin
Margeritte Warren
I. EF. Stetson
New Bedford
Wolcott
Ageney
Edward Everett Hae
Francis Peabody, Jr
Edward Atkinson
Huntington Walcot
Robert I. Clark
City department budget requests reveal near 2 million excess
The Board of Apportionment weighs heavy estimates from department heads to avoid over appropriation. Street, fire, police lead requests. Mayor seeks 35,909 for salaries. Listed totals cover Art Commission to water department and Suffolk county services, with large sums for city debt, insane hospitals, and various departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Apportionment
Wells
Art Commission
Bath
Board of Aldermen
Board of Appeal
Common Council
Aing Fund
Boston
Cambridge
Treasury
County of
Suffolk
Deer Island
South Beston
J. Puteim Bradlee
Jon Howard
Suffolk County
Court House
Water Department
January sale at Morse's clothing house cuts prices
Leopold Morse & Co. announces a January sale with all stock at reduced prices. Men's coats at 5.50 and business suits at 6.50, high grade suits 133, boys' suits 2.45 and topcoats 2.95. Woolen garments guaranteed by the firm. sale runs to month end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leopold Morse & Co
Morse & Co
Washington and
Brattle Street
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New England
Tremont St
Washington ST
Methyl Dental CO
Ball OF the Foresters
Edward W. Dinon
Ball OF Vision
White Wyandottes
Cockerell
Arthur Duston
C. F. H. Smith
Waltham
Dominique
Mates
W. H. Congdon
Oak Lawn
R. Li
Rhode Island Reds
Samuel Cushman
Pawtucket
R. T. Kens
W .A. Smith
Whitney'’s Point
N. Y
Leesburg
Penn
Tenney & Harrington
West Newton
William Ebery Bright
Bright
Joseph B .Thomas
Norwalk
Conn
Charles A. Thompson
William MecNeil
James T. Canner
Larchmont
Wiliam McNeil
H. Fessenden
Willam McNeil
William Arthur Dupee
Chestnut Hill
Wiliam Arthur Dupee
Winchester
Warfield
Sykesville
Peirce Bros
W. H. Mudge
Concord
MR. Nickerson
Massachusetts Mutual
Olympia
P. I
Timer II. Silver, Esq
Vermont Association of Boston
George Dewey
Cuban
Iowa
Captain Lund
FE. H. Byington
N. M. Smith
C. BD. Smith
C. D. Smith
A. E. Visk
A. FE. Fisk
Henry HI. Benson
Henry H. Benson
A. Hi. Kennison
A. H. Kennison
James M. Geason
D. AE. Rice
H. A. Hazen
D. D
Wmn. P. Shreve
John M. Dutton
Dana W. Hyde
Wm. RK. Denison
F. A. Hodedon
F. A. Hodgdon
Elizabeth Cleveland
Ss. B. Whitney
Cora Whitney
J. I. Base
O. W. Walker
GG. H. Walker
G. H. Walker
George L. Horntoon
Wm. G. Denison
William BK. Denison
C. J. Allen
J. Allen
George A. Pierce
Avery L. Rand
Benjamin F. Watson
Chester BE. Tarbell
George A. Tarbell
Harry KE. Robinson
Florence Brown
W. PF. Robinson
W. BF. Robinson
Wade Keres
K. T Montague
Chas. A Brown
W. W. Halbert
M. F. Newell
Erskine Warden
Chancey Coon
Ira A. Abbott
N. TL. Sheldon
N. L. Sheldon
Bertrand E. Taylor
B. FE. Taylor
H. A. True
W. A. Faulkner
William L. Ratel
Hattie Whittier
Eliza Swift
Charles H. Allen
Merchants’ Association
Castilian Club
Department of Parks
Boston Lying-In
Hussey
Warren
la Grip
DR. Conant
Skowhegan
Liniment
Tweed Liniment CO
Chelsea
R. F. Balke & CO
Bond
Louisville
Kentucky
Mellwood” & “Runnymede Club
Wssec
Morse’s
Hanover St. Dow
Wilson
Hanover St
Atherton Hicks
Needham & Boston Street Railway Company
State House
WM. H. Hodgkins
Fred C. Gilpatric
Bean
Roxbury
Henry T. Secrist
Frederic Vincent Fuller
Susan Harris
Henry
Darke
John C. Darke
Boylston St
Tule Cry
Patrick Matthews
Thomas H. Brown
Chambers Street
St. Joseph's Church
Bailey
South Boston
Elmira B
Benjamin F. Bailey
Bair
AM Sl 4
Wringer Cos
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