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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1890

Page

8

Unitarianism and Ethics Lecture at Parker Memorial Hall

The fourth Channing Club talk by Rev. Charles G. Ames argued that Unitarian ethics rests on the unity of life and the cultivation of character. He urged focusing on inner virtue, universal brotherhood, and practical morality over church rites, calling for broader fellowship and concerted action to influence Christendom.

Charles G. Ames Ames Luis Winston Episcopal Church Vatican Arnold Channing Martine Jesus Ian Will Characcver Colman Securi Unitari Hiam Gliech Tina Bin Greg Swedenborz

Fire Commissioner Nomination for Tobin Get Endorsement

Mayor Taft plans to send Richard F Tobin’s name to the Board of Aldermen for reappointment to the Fire Commission, asserting Tobin’s value as the department leader and his Republican alignment amid pressure for a different candidate. The three year term will affect future funding for new apparatus, headquarters, and the alarm system changes.

Taft Board of Aldermen Richard Ff. Tobin Board of Fire Commissioners Mrr. Tobin Lobin Brien Walter L. French Kari Hart

Boston City Lighting Controversy and Arbitration Offer

The Boston debate over mayoral contract awards to Suburban Light & Power sits amid editorial caution and public scrutiny. Proponents push favorable views while opponents warn against disruptive rivalry like New York’s. The city awaits legislative action and arbitration fosters trust as Boston Electric Light extends a fair offer to resolve tensions.

Boston City Lighting Hari Suburban Light & Power Company New York City Boston Electric Light Company

Old Saint’s Catarrh Cure Promoted at 25 Cents

An advertisement claims nasal catarrh affects 85 percent of people and touts Old Saint's Catarrh Cure as a sure remedy costing 25 cents, urging readers to use it.

ENGLISH HYMN WRITERS LECTURE IN ROXBURY REMARKS ON WESLEYS

The Rev James De Normandie spoke at First Church Roxbury on hymnology tracing early Latin writers to 17th century figures like Henry Wotton and George Herbert Milton and Ad dison's paraphrase and Burns cited as shaping sacred song He praised Watts for devotion though notes Wesleys as the root of enduring hymnody Next Sunday he will discuss American livianology.

James de Normandie Roxbury Bede England Henry Wotton George Herbert Milton Addison Pope Downer Scott Tayior Burns de Normandie Doddridge Watts Wesleys

Barnard Memorial meeting reviews work and plans

The annual Barnard Memorial meeting at Warren Street Chapel was well attended and presided by Hon. George S. Hale. The report noted new floor use such as a gymnasium and cooking school, electric lighting, and a carpentering area for boys. Leaders stressed remaining on site to serve the surrounding 80,000 residents and expand library space and programs while maintaining debt freedom.

Barnard Memorial Warren Street Chapel George 5. Hale Wiliam W. Locke Aubual Associated Charities Cooking School Frederick M. Lord Charles F. Barnard Louisa P. Hopkins Ann E. Newell George FE. Hale London E. E. Hale Barnard Thomas Starr King Hollis Street Pine Street Warren Street

Notable Guests Arrive at Tremont and Nearby Hotels

A long list of visitors including Mr Henry Chantran actor at Tremont, George P Gore of G P Gore & Co Chicago, and Maine Attorney General Oville D Baker arrive at Tremont and Young's Hotel. Names span New York Philadelphia Chicago Boston and beyond with many couples and single travelers from hotels Brunswiieck Yungs Clark's and Revere among others.

Henry Chantran Fitesburg Tremont George P. Gore Chicago G. P. Gore & Co Young's Hotel Oville D. Baker Maine Vendome John FE. DeWitt Frank E. Allen Portland W.P. Mason Nannie Maes H. Southwick Brooklyn N. Y Dominick H.C. Thurston New York Brunswieck R. Hook Jonas London Ensg F. T. White W. H. Ryder Andover Les. Ke. W. Lawrence Lexington W. W. Anderson Cincinnati Adams Arereus H. H. Merrill Stoneham J. Peterson Iceixport M. D. Green and Daughter St. Paul Minn William Adams I. Kolland Pochester L. Damon W. al Hogarth S. B. Parrot BL. Bates New Nebeseles Bangor T. Sherman New Ae Shute Minneapolis Guusy Jaiies Moulton Westfield B. At. Deutseh O. D. Schaiz HOM. Morse J&a. Burnett Shields M.C. Burke Montgomery Ala W. Whitcomb Revere F. M. Archer W. Ey Aki Bhsha May St. Johnsbury Baker Charles Brigham City Parker Som J. Keefe William E. Smith Miss Smith Traiiage Horey Par Worth

Man Killed at Wellington Station In Boston & Maine Crash

Samuel M. Davis, about sixty five, was instantly killed last Saturday at Wellington station on the Boston & Maine railroad. The inbound train halted SOO feet from the station after the engineer signaled a wild engine on the track. Passengers fled as the engine crossed, a young girl narrowly escaped, but Davis was struck and died at once. He was a train broker on State Street.

Samuel M. Davis Wellington Boston & Maine Medford SOO Davis State Street

Captain Arthur Clark Named Candidate for China Mutual President

Captain Arthur SL Clark, twelve years with Boston & New York Marine Underwriters at Lloyds London, is among applicants for president of the China Mutual Insurance Company after the death of Debtow. He is described as well fitted for the US position.

China Mutual Arthur SL. Clark Boston & New York Marine Lloyd’s London China Mutual Insurance Company Debtow Clark

Supreme Judicial Court Assignments for Tuesday January 28

The court lists cases including Vanean v Youngerly Dickinson v Fritz and others and notes assignments for Tuesday. It mentions reading savings bank cases and a criminal docket to be taken up on Monday in the Commonwealth court session.

Supreme Judicial Court FreLp Vanean Youngerly Dickinson Fritz Zerald Ture Reading Savings Bk Sweeney Lon Limp Sterne Red Enucld Middle- Co Daniel Last Boston Ferry Lin Cor- Copus Peirce Essex Russell

Postponed and Transferred Court Actions List Jan Session

A dense docket lists cases postponed or transferred to the fourth session including Donnelly vs Old Colony, Leet vs Old Col RR, ODon­nell vs Honahoe, Lane vs Armstrong, Burns vs Gd of A, Keedly vs French, and multiple others. Notices indicate morning sittings till 1 pm unless necessary for finish or witness examination.

Donnelly Old Colony KR Evy Bent Chaniller Amer. Sixp. Co Same Leet Old Col O'Donnell Honahoe Armstrong

Canton man applies for admission as attorney on Jan 29 1890

Bartholomew R Doody of Canton has applied to the court for admission as an attorney and may be admitted on Wednesday January 29 1890 at 10 o'clock a m if no objection is made and he is found qualified. Erastus Worrington Clerk.

Bartholomew R. Doody Canton Erastus Worrtthington

Probate Court Suffolk County Guardianships and Trusteeship List

Returnable list for Monday January 27 1983 detailing petitions for guardianships trusteeships and probate accounts. Names include Arthur L Allard Benjamin Bangs John J Bayley Sarah bh Cazenove Catherine Dillon James Ledworth Ambrose L Graves Catherine Hayes Horatio Hammond Catharine Hayes Manton Basiburn Ellen McCarthy Edward McEnnis Patrick McGrath Isaac Mclellan Nathanel Miriim John P Monas James Morse Catherine Murphy John Conan Francis W Paltrey Jesus Quiney Edward Renouf James Smith William H L Smith Lucy Spooner John Torricelli and other guardianships probate and trustee accounts.

Suffolk County McKim, J Arthur L. Allard Benjamin Bangs Corwel J. Thomas John J. Bayley Truste Hirth Sarah Bh. Cazenove Emily Belch William Chambers Joseph Coolidge Elen Dwight Catherine Dillon Manton Basiburn Susan Hilton Lmery Cathisine Hayes Daniel Holt Lucy Story Humphrey Edward Jacyon John Kiey Matia J. Ledworth George Lond Leland Pennis Looney H. M. Lincomber Juirgs Mann Ellen McCarthy Edward McEnnis Patrick McGrath Isaac Mclellan Sarah Nathanel Miriim John P. Monas Jamines Morse Catherine Murphy John Conan Francis W. Paltrey Jesut Quiney Aince Read Reiter Edward Renouf Joseph Sias Jaimes Smith William H. L. Smith Lucy JH. Spooner John BB. Torricelli Emma Porrice Ellen

Probate petitions and accounts listed for guardianship and administration

A dated probate item ledger enumerates petitions for probate of wills and administration, guardian and trustee accounts, and adoptions. Individuals include Mary Ellen Ward, Melaney Williams, James Wint ld, William Woolley, Alvert Zimmerman, Charles H. Rovers, Libine A. Alden, Edward P. Vannevar, James Welsh, Charles Wells, Annae Lee, Mary G. Dodge, James Lee Jr, Mary H H deakins, Ann J. Howe, Catherine McNamee, Isacc Prescott, Sally Taylor, Jacob F. Taylor, Jane Fries, Lizzie M. Boaley, and Eblen T. Fox with various estate actions and guardianship notices.

Mary Ellen Ward Melaney Williams Ilora Williams James Wint Ld William H. Woolley Alvert Zimmerman Charles H. Rovers Libine A. Alden Edward P. Vannevar James Welsh Charles Wells Elizabeth W. Cook Annae Lee William Rice Mary G. Dodge James Lee, Jr Mary HH. Deakins Ann J. Howe Catherine McNamee Prescott Sally (. Taylor Petiion Jacob F. Taylor Jane Fries Lizzie M. Boaley Eblen T. Fox Giardian

Case listings and names from Essex County docket

A compact record of cases and parties including Greene v Conkey, Myers, Krvan v Saumkeag Street Railway, Muege v ine, Siniwo v ihambton, Lettman v Snow, Gilbert v Proctor, Wormstead v City of Yon, Kingsley v Boston and Maine RR, Hyde v McClellan, Saine v Saine, Gioconus v Saine, and Sellars v Wheeler Wilson Co. includes docket numbers and jurisdiction notes. The list reflects a historical court compilation with multiple party names and defendants.

Greene Conkey Huge —S.cue Sae Nas Iis Et al Ov. Myers Krvan Saumkeag St. Railway Muege Ine Sini Wo Ov Ihambton Lettemnan Snow Gilbert Proctor Wormstead City Kingsley Boston & Maine RR. Co Saine fHyde McClellan Gioconus Sellars Wheeler & Wilson Mig. Co

Municipal Court docket list of common law cases

First and second sessions of the Municipal Court list numerous civil suits and defendants including Davenport versus Hober brook 1987 Wethervee v DeLue Slattery v Actiar Burnham v Somers Montena v Green Farcar v Green Haim v Phaneuf etc with many case numbers and parties noted. entries show a long roster of individuals and firms engaged in civil actions and appeals.

Davenport Holebrook Wethervee DeLue Fao Odsony Ps. Sice Slattery Actiaraie Burnham Somers Benumeres Clg HOOT Farcar Green Montena Greenhoed Vode Schaeder Batchelaer

Funeral of William Wilkins Warren in Boston

The funeral for William Wilkins Warren, famed in social business and military circles, was held yesterday at the Second Church. A large attendance included many Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company members. Rev. E A Horton led the service with music by the Temple Quartet.

William Wilkins Warren Boston Second Church Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company E. A. Horton Temple Quartet

Boston Society News Roundup of Meetings and Talks

A Boston reader notes a series of society events: lectures by William T Brooks on northern Japan fruits and flowers, Mrs Fanny Ames on The Parable of the Sower, Episcopalian Club at the Vendome, and 224 city deaths last week. Alumni events, sermons, and club meetings fill the week with details on officers, audiences, and venues across Boston.

Japan William T. Brooks Massachusetts Agricultural College The Horticultural Society Fanny B. Ames Unitarian Building Episcopalian Club Vendome Bowdoin Alumni Association Young's Hotel John L. Stoddard Music Hall Berlin

Runaway Two-Horse Wagon Collision Near Boston Museum

A wagon owned by J. Coyle and driven by William Buckley was struck by an electric car at about 8:80 Saturday morning and sent through Scollay square Corn Hill to Adams and Dock squares. Buckley and Hogan were severely but not seriously hurt. both horses and several wagons suffered damage as the runaway team caused multiple collisions.

J. Coyle William Buckley Boston Museum Scollay Square Cornhill Adams and Dock Squares Lawrence, Wilde & Co Adams Square I. Knight & Son Dock Square J. Hogan Mr. Hogan Buckley Hogan

Collision near Rice's crossing disrupts Boston line

A collision between an inward-bound freight and a gravel train on the Boston & Albany near the Rice's crossing gravel pit in Wellesley damaged one engine and several cars. Brakeman W P Rugg of Worcester was thrown from the forward car roof, sustaining a severe head gash and becoming unconscious. Investigations into the cause will be conducted immediately.

Boston & Albany Rice’s Crossing Wellesley W. P. Rugg Worcester

Tremont House boys suspected in payroll theft

Patrick Riley and J. Fayley, about fourteen, employed as messengers at Tremont House, vanished after delivering a $220 bank deposit. Staples, the cashier, learned Riley was absent at lunch and later discovered Fayley was missing too. Authorities infer the pair shared the money and fled. no trace found.

Patrick Riley J. Fayley Tremont House Mr. Staples Farley

Joston Branch Security Building and Loan Plan Details

Joston Branch of the Security Building and Loan Association of Minneapolis, Minn. F. Lb. Creely, president, Philip H. Goss, secretary and treasurer. The plan resembles cooperative banks but with funds invested largely in the West, yielding higher rates. Par value per share is $100 with 60 cents monthly payment. Incorporated under Minnesota laws and supervised by the state banks superintendent. For more information contact Security Building and Loan Association, 28 School Street, Room 43.

Joston Security Building and Loan Association of Minneapolis Minn Security Bylding and Loan Association School Street

Grocers Plan California Fruit Excursion by Special Train

Boston grocers and produce dealers plan a 100-strong trip to California next month. A special Pullman train with dining car will depart Feb 5 via Fitchburg, reach Los Angeles Feb 15, visit Riverside Ontario Pomona and Barbara, then Fresno San Jose and return through San Francisco Salt Lake City Denver and Omaha. The tour aims to study fruit industry and shipping logistics.

California Fru New England Pacific Coast Boston Fitchburg Los Angeles New Orleans San Antonio Riverside Ontario Pomona On Tik Barbara Fresno San Jose San Francisco Salt Lake City Denver Omaha Benjamin Johnson The New England Grocer Grocery and Trust Raymond & Whitcomb

Lively Cricket Season Promises Busy Club Activities

Prospects for a lively cricket season are strong as all clubs show active interest. The secretarys meeting in February in this city will finalize a schedule of dates. A racket match at the Athletic Club saw Sears and partner defeat Otis Wheelock 4 3 with set scores 11 15 15 4 16 11 10 15 15 17 18 16 18 14. The Athletic Club shooting tournament should close this week. PP Fowle, former owner of the yacht Kei, plans to rename his new 10 footer saludi.

Athletic Club R. D. Sears Dr. Appleton Otis Wheelock Sears Se Ae jiAthletic Club Ssicy PP. Fowle

Also Mentioned on This Page

Parker Memorial Hall Channing Club God Mr. Ames M. Renan Chrstendom Moses Arabia Galilee Eli Emerson Christendom W. W. Loecke Can Couric United States Circuit Court Edward T. Russell David S. Presson Custom House St. Albans Gloucester Leverett Saltonstall New Brunswick Eastport Fredene Cunningham Lalbot Lynn Gaslight Company Respondent Aaron S. Higgins District Court John Lowell L. 5 L. 5. Dabney E.S. Dodge Cuu Siperior Court Gd. Bl i—Bishopr Orker Hill Holis Eo Weak Co Seavey Kiwell Lewis Hano Schiniat People’s Natl. Bank Lates Martin Bold Hollander Burr G-Stone Peck Roberson Dempsey Duggan Ballot Box Association Crosby v West End St. Railway Hull v. Moors, Idalquae & Traders Bk. Copeia Rinies Solomon van Alatta kLvere't Monahan vitu—Woodside Lun Neu Oddfellows’ Hall, Assoviation McAllister Richiaud Gerber Qarry Parkman Carew Neves Cochun Cook Doage Thomas Chase Mitchell Wiliamson B'Tompson Derrigan McShane Madoon Trenhola Stapies Rich Sime Ball Vila Colony Scanlon Veaver O— Graham Young Old Colony Phoenix National Bank of — Proevidence Bateweller Superior Court Norfolk County Oic Per Suepard, Merwell & Co Winter Street Superior Civil CO Saiem Euy Parrmenter C.J Haim Phaneuf Sain Iillson Wilcox TUS Marchand Creton Bacver Folsom Libby Timavent’s Puarsons A. B. Crocker & 9 Kingston Edin Kingston Street Christian Socialists O P. Gifford Mary A. Livermore R. Heber Newton D.D P. W. Sprague Francis Kellamy A. G. Saison Es Benias S. S. Norris F. G. H. Gary E. H. Rovers Francis Bellamy W. W. Locke James Yeams Holt Rutland Street J. C. Hatch Grand Opera House Frederick B. Allen Navy Yard Band Harvard Mt. Vernon S. E. Herrick Augustine Balmoral Appalachian Mountain Club E. P. Ware Agricultural and Pomological Products of Ploughman Hall Boston Scientific Society Grand Army of the Department of Massachusetts Faneuil Hall Chauncy Hall School Muse Hall Meionaon Albert Clarke Lucy Stone Ellen Battetle Dietrick William Lloyd Garrison Belle Dubois William I. Bowditeh Electric Car Casualty G. O. Taylor G. O. ‘Taylor Chester H Graves & Sons Rmport Lisdh E.C. Thompson Pers Washington ST Cliggust Club Oak Grave Farm Bottling Ruggles Street Royal Bama Ing Powder Co Walatroet
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