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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1897

Page

6

Moody on Assurance at Tremont Temple Sermons

Moody preaches on Assurance at Tremont Temple with a packed audience including many out-of-town clergy. He urges confession and short accounts with God, warns that unbelief is the real sin, and ends with a moving tale of a wounded soldier as listeners express readiness to trust.

Tremont Temple Charles A. Snow W. Harwick S. K. Mitchell George H. Clarke Malden Edwin Bromley Providence M. F. Johnson Middleboro I. A. Smith Bridegport J. J. Tobey North Hanover Silas L. Morse Plymouth E. W.W. Shu Needham C. H. Mabie J. F. Hilton Cambridge H. Schuett Peter Randolph D. P. Roberts George E. Rowe Spencer Moody H. C. Mabie Mr. Moody South End Tremont Methodist Church Jesus Christ Christ Therd God Earth Mallalieu

Moody Sermon on Assurance at Morning Session

The revival meeting opened with hymns and prayers led by Rev. W. H. Allbright and Rev. Schofield. Moody delivered a lengthy address on assurance, urging born again faith, confession of Christ, and active work, while condemning empty belief and urging kindness toward rum sellers.

Christ W. H. Allbright Dr. Schofield Professor Towner Baer Christian Endeavor Society Phillips Brooks Mr. Baer Mr. Moody God Satan

Static electricity device advertised by J H Woodbury

An advertisement promotes direct current to the weakest spot for health, claiming it tones and strengthens the system. It urges trying J H Woodbury's static electricity or purchasing a home battery, with an address listed as 11 Winter Street Boston. Also notes a Beauty Book and sample Facial Soap or Facial Cream for ten cents.

J. H. Woodbury Winter St Boston

Murphy's Plea at Berkeley Temple Encourages Love and Action

Mr Murphy urged a town hall audience to foster love and support for families in need. He urged opening a Murphy coffee house with real cream to uplift the lowest in society and recalled a Springfield pledge story to illustrate redemption. He spoke nightly at Berkeley Temple and daily at the Ames Building on Bedford Street.

Mr. Murphy Berkeley Temple Springfield Murphy Coffee House Temple Ames Bedford Street

Jones and Ingersoll to Speak at Boston Theatre

Sam Jones will preach at 3 p m next Sunday January 24 at Boston Theatre. The Christian Endeavor chorus of 70 voices directed by George K Somerby and the Albion Male Quartet will perform. Admission is free. A bank offering will aid the Florence Crittenton Home. An odd coincidence has Col Robert G Ingersoll appearing in the evening on the same stage.

Sam Jones Boston Great Christian Endeavor Chorus George K. Somerby Albion Florence Crittenton Mr. Jones Robert G. Ingersoll

Chelsea Elects Officers and Re-elects Officials

Chelsea's Board of Aldermen selected city officials with all incumbents re-elected except the water commissioner. John H. Crandon defeated the incumbent 11 to 3 to win the water commissioner post for three years. Other officers named include Thomas B. Frost treasurer Kimball Easterbrook auditor William H. Farnham clerk of committees Colman Tilden Jr city messenger George M. Stearns city solicitor James S. Stubbs city engineer William M. Jewett assessor three years William E. Gilman and Charles E. Campbell library trustees three years George W. Moses sinking fund commissioner three years.

Chelsea Board of Aldermen Thomas B. Frost Kimball Easterbrook William H. Farnham Colman Tilden, Jr George M. Stearns Jamess. Stubbs John H. Crandon William M. Jewett Fitz Public Library William E

One Policeman Fined for Neglect of Duty

In an order by the Board of Police Patrolman James A. Foley of Division 9 was found guilty of neglect of duty and fined twenty days pay. A separate complaint against Patrolman Frank H. Ryder was ordered filed. Complaints against Patrolmen Miles Dolan and James F. Murray were dismissed.

Board of Police James A. Foley Division 9 Dennis Donovan Frank H. Ryder James Kelley Miles Dolan James F. Murray

Not Red Hot Stoves

Thomas H. Ryan aged 27 living at 66 Cove Street was arrested by Dedham Street Station patrolman Gillette for allegedly stealing a spring bed a lounge and a stove from an unknown person. Reports indicate several furniture dealers had thefts of furniture lace curtains and stoves. a chase followed one theft and a stove was dropped and shattered at Mott and Washington streets.

Thomas H. Ryan Cove Street Gillette Dedham Street Station 5 Ryan Mott and Washington Streets

Burns Anniversary Sale draws crowds at Gilchrist & Co.

Gilchrist & Co. on Winter street has been crowded Monday and Tuesday as shoppers flood the Burns Anniversary Sale offering free Burns souvenirs with every purchase of 25 cents or more. The sale runs all week through next Monday with deep cuts on dress goods undergarments corsets jackets and capes, plus numerous bargains attracting housewives and passersby.

Gilchrist & Co Winter Street Gilchrist’s

Golden Gate tours by Pennsylvania Pullman train begin

In a historic shift, luxury rail travel becomes a hotel on wheels. The first Golden Gate tour departs Boston January 26, 1897, at 315 dollars. a second leaves February 23 at 355 dollars, and a final trip on March 26 at 220 dollars. Booking through 205 Washington Street Boston or George W. Boyd Philadelphia Broad Street Station.

Pennsylvania Railroad Company Golden Gate California Boston Washington Street George W. Boyd Broad Street Philadelphia

The Days of Colis and Dr Bull's Syrup Near

A brief old time elixir pitch urges readers to buy a bottle now promising relief from coughs with a local pharmacist selling Dr Bull's Cough Syrup during the cold season through a settler era ad note.

Dr. Bull

Catholic University dedication speech praises Conaty and Keane

The piece quotes a Worcester priest and university leader Thomas J. Conaty amid praise for the Catholic American university. It extols Keane’s legacy, the church as educator, and the mission to advance science, faith, and national culture, ending with a reception and a telegram from Bishop Keane.

Inaugural address at Catholic University of America

The article covers Cardinal Gibbons and Pope Leo XIII’s remarks at the university’s inauguration, praising Dr. Conaty and Dr. Garrigan. It outlines the pope’s benediction, the cardinal’s defense of church and state, and Dr. Conaty’s pledge to lead Catholic education toward unity of religion, science, and patriotism within an American framework.

Rome St. Peter’s Leo P. P Cardinal Gibbons Worcester Conaty Catholic University United States P. J. Garrigan Keane Philip J. Garrigan Dr. Conaty Catholic University of America Church In America Republic Mary Gwendolin Caldwell Caldwell Hall of Divinity Europe Peoria Spalding Church Bethlehem

Everett Common Council Chaos Over Committee Resignations

Everett January meeting sees two councilmen refuse committee service causing friction. Mayor Cate’s nomination of Frederick A Patterson for chief of police largely defeated by a factional four to three vote to table, with a motion to reconsider failing.

Everett Common Council of Burr Wallace William Burr Everett Board of Aldermen Cate Frederick A. Patterson Paine Board of Aldermen Patterson

Merchants' Club Dines at Algonquin Guests

The Merchants' Club entertained Professor Elihu Thomson Professor John Trowbridge of Harvard and Dr M H Richardson at the Algonquin Club house. Thomson spoke on Roentgen rays as a new tool for probing matter and ether and predicting a bright future. Richardson noted medico legal uses and the ray's ability to photograph bones after fractures, with potential implications for malpractice suits.

Merchants’Club Algonquin Club Elihu Thomson John Trowbridge Harvard M. H. Richardson Thomson Richardson

Accident Near Auburndale Fatal Dump Wagon Incident

Patrick Hurley of Auburndale employed by Patrick Fitzpatrick of Derby Street West Newton was thrown from a dump wagon when the horses shied. The wheels passed over his chest, he was taken unconscious to Thorne's drug store and then to Newton Hospital for treatment.

Patrick Hurley Auburndale Patrick Fitzpatrick Derby Street West Newton Auburn Street Thorne Whitten Newton Hospital

Malden appoints new police chief and city officials

The Malden board elected William H. Hawley clerk of committees E P Brown M D city physician Henry A Wilder city auditor John P Holden assessor and Charles M Elder city solicitor. Samuel M Emerton was appointed chief of police to succeed George P Spalding and the nomination was confirmed. Chief Spalding refused to resign prompting his removal and temporary appointment of Lieutenant Foley as dating chief.

Malden Board of Aldermen William H. Hawley E. P. Brown Henry A. Wilder John P. Holden Charles Ft. Elder Samuel M. Emerton George P. Spalding Spalding Lieutenant Foley

Try Pulmonine for persistent cough now

Advertising copy urges immediate use of Pulmonine to cure a stubborn cough. It claims a druggist stocks Pulmonine and warns the cough could tighten if untreated.

Divorce Case Draws South Boston Interest in O'Donnell V Mary A

The court session drew large crowds as James F. O'Donnell and his wife Mary A prosecuted their divorce in Superior Court. Testimony centered on alleged infidelity with Miss Millie Tracy, with witnesses placing O'Donnell and Tracy at the St Julian house on Brighton road and Albany House, while Mrs Walsh faced court threats over a missed summons and recounted earlier domestic trouble and a jail sentence for liquor offenses.

South Boston James F. O’donnell Mary A Superior Court Annie Walsh E Street Capias O’loughlin O’donnell Millie Tracy Providence Broadway Sherborn Mosely Avenue O'Callaghan Michael Grennan Watkins Division 10 Boston Miss Tracy

Fire at Dixie Mill Plant Sparks Huge Explosion

A planing mill five miles from Mobile burned this afternoon and sparked a blaze that reached the city magazine across the tracks. A massive explosion followed, with 50,000 pounds of powder and 309 pounds of dynamite detonating. Several cottages were blown apart and two men were reported dead.

Mobile Ala Dixie Mill Company

Explosion on French steamer Saghalien off China

The Saghalien exploded its boilers off the Chinese coast on December 2. Eleven stokers and one engineer were killed instantly, four more firemen died later. The ship carried many passengers who remained unharmed as chaos erupted during the dinner rally.

San Francisco Rio de Janeiro

Puritan Hall Hosts Grand Ball Masque by Miss Taylor

One of the most select fancy dress parties in Puritan Hall was the grand bal masque hosted by Miss M. E. Taylor last evening. The ballroom appeared richly decorated with characters representing all walks of life on display.

Puritan Hall M. E. Taylor

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Assurance London Medora R. Crosby England Camrell & Upham Washington and School Streets OHN Wedderburn & Goo Ae G Washington, D. C Murphy Boston Theatre Thomas J. Conaty Bacon Verulam Kepler Greece Catholic American University McMahon Hall T. J. Conaty Mass Washington Pitcher’s Castoria Merchants’ Club Dines Roentgen Bay Wer Sife Mildred Tracy Miss Taylor's Harding John Henry Harding Otis H Ann B. Harding Pratt Street Allston Keene N. H John Wedderburn & Co., Dept. G. 31 Washington,d. C
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