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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1889

Page

5

Ex-Mayor Cobb Heads Centennial Meeting of the Cincinnati

The Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati met at the Hotel Brunswick, electing officers led by Ex-Mayor Cobb. A banquet featured toasts on Washington and the army and navy, with remarks on the centennial federal union and the society’s history, finances, and members.

Cobb Federal Union Park Holland Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati Hotel Brunswick 8. C. Cobb Winslow Warren Francis W. Palfrey David G. Haskins Gamaliel Bradford W. F. Jones Edward 8 Moseley Charles W. Storey Alexander Williams William Raymond Benjamin Apthorp Gould J. Huntington Wolcott Benjamin Lincoln J. Collins Warren J. G. Vose Charles A. Bell Thornton K. Lothrop John Homans James Means Mason Portland John Bryant Boston Kirk D. Pierce Hillsboro N. H Franklin Pierce H. W. Nelson Geneva N. Y F. A. Whitwell W. K. Richardson George F. Greene Cooper U.S.N Edward J. Phelps Washington Richard Briggs Wedgewood London William Everett Simon W. Griffin Keene, N. H Massachusetts The Loyal Legion United States Brothers of the Cincinnati General Society of the Cincinnati New York Invitaton Cincinnati Lawyers’ Club St. Paul’s Church William Stevens Perry Iowa Charles Cotesworth Pinckney Charleston

Radclyffe Salary Cut Sparks Home Market Club Debate

Revealed in the Post details the clash between secretary Herbert Radclyffe and the Home Market Club board. Directors Leeson and Lewis push for his retirement amid salary cuts from 5000 to 3000, while Radclyffe resists. Reports note club leaders did much work during the campaign and imply likely reelection failure for Radclyffe.

Home Market Club Post Herbert Radclyffe Radclyffe Messrs J. R. Leeson Weston Lewis Boston Lewis Mr. Radclyffe Prescott House Lynn Directory of the Home Market Club Radclyfte Radclytte

Trade scheme aims to open Central American market

A Boston led move by shoe and leather merchants forms the Central American Trade Association to create a central depot in Central America, reduce freight and import duties, and ease payments. Key supporters include Charles H. Hull, Brown of J. H. Lane & Co., F. E. Emery, and William Quirin. D. F. Murphy led the Central America tour and will speak at the next meeting.

New England Central South America West Indies D. F. Murphy Central America Central American Trade Association Boston Tavern Murphy Charles H. Hull Mr. Brown J. H. Lane & Co New York F. E. Emery William Quirin

Couple from Crescent Beach Wed Marriage in Crescent Beach

Mr. Charles Holland of Crescent Beach and Miss Ada M. Walton of Beachmont were married at the groom's residence Wednesday evening by Rev. Thomas De Gruchy. After a trip to Ipswich the couple will reside at Crescent Beach.

Charles Holland Crescent Beach Ada M. Walton Beachmont Thomas de Gruchy Ipswich

Assignee Sale Offers Deep Reductions on Goods

Swan Basford and Co mark down stock at 78 and 80 Washington street to phenom enally low prices. Carpets furniture and rugs available as they realize stock within thirty days.

Swan, Basford & Co Washington Street

Teemer Wins the Most Exciting Jamaica Pond Race

The Fourth of July regatta on the Charles River drew about 5000 spectators on Beacon Street plus crowding at the Union boathouse. John Teemer won the pro single scull with a dramatic late surge over McKay and Ten Eyck after rough water and rain, earning $200 while McKay took $50. Other races included local pros Conley and Casey, amateur fours, junior singles, an eight, and canoes with Jamaica Club entrants.

Charles River Beacon Street Union Boathouse Buckley Union Shoat Club Fred Plaisted Kennedy McKay Ten Eyck Conly Teemer McKeesport Plaisted Kennedy S Harvard Bridge Dartmouth Street John Teemer Ten Eyes W. F. Conley J. J. Casey D. J. Murphy J. M. Casey Conley Murphy West Ends Bradfords Everetts Coleman Centrals Parthon Lynch Randall Flannigan Bradford Shawmuts Crescents Cambridge Ebradfords Yeemer Hosmer Breen Donovan Casey-Conley Fitzpatrick

Jamaica Plain Boat Club Regatta at Jamaica Pond

The annual regatta on Jamaica Pond drew about 2500 spectators as the Jamaica Plain Jamaicas beat the Bradfords in the four oared race by two lengths. Bradfords time 10m 11s, Jamaicas 10m 30s. Carter's Band provided music and prizes were four gold medals. In the senior single sculls, J P Neal of the Bradfords led early before Don Murphy of the Shawmuts took command.

Jamaica Plain Boat Club Boston Jamaica Pond Carter Bradfords Jamaicas Jamaica Plain Skelton McPhee Murray Brogan J. P. Neal Bradford Don Murphy Shawmuts Murphy

Boat Races At Dedham On The Charles River

Under Dedham Boat Club auspices, three Charles River races yesterday forenoon covered a half mile upriver and back. Canoes were won by Blues Arthur Worthington and Fred French in 9 minutes a length and a half. Tule race claimed John Carey first for a $1 prize. Working boats saw Blues James Humphrey and Fred French defeat Maroons Arthur Worthington and Albert Hale. Referee was Charles E Conant with J H Lathrop and Charles E Conant on the committee.

Dedham Dedham Boat Club Charles River Ames Street Arthur Worthington Fred French John Carey James Humphrey Albert Hale Blues Charles E. Conant J. H. Lathrop

Boston Canoe Events Scrapped By Wind and Rain

Winds and rain swept yesterday afternoon in Boston forcing the postponement of canoe races. City Point saw a Puritans cup race abandoned while a later date will be announced. Winchester's Shu shugah Canoe Club also canceled Mystic Lake events. South Boston Canoe Club plans an annual regatta next Saturday with sailing and paddling events for 1889 club cups.

Boston City Point Shu-shugah Canoe Club Winchester Mystic Lake South

Sons of Martha's Vineyard hold July 4 pilgrimage in Edgartown

About 125 Sons of Martha's Vineyard traveled from Boston to Edgartown for the island’s July 4 celebration. A procession to Starbuck's Neck featured local dignitaries, with speeches by J N Pierce and Rev BD Stevens. Toasts and music preceded a reception at Edgartown Hall and fireworks at Revenue Hill. over 2000 people attended.

Edgartown Sons of Martha’s Vineyard Boston Thomas Starbuck G. M. Dunham W. A. Morse Soston Charles Strahan Cottage City David Mayhew Tisbury Berith J. Hillman Chilmark Thomas Luce Manchester N.H W. G. Crosty Mrs

Suspicious death at Danvers shocks town

Danvers July 4 Sarah wife of Henry Collins was found dead at her Hobart street home at noon. Medical Examiner Osborne of Peabody held an examination and thought strangulation caused the death. He ordered the husband’s arrest though not believed to be a deliberate act. Osborne to render a verdict tomorrow.

Danvers Sarah Henry Collins Hobart Street Osborne of Peabody Osborne

Fruit Market Schedules at Horatio Harris and Snow & Co

Today listings show Horatio Harris & Co. at 10 a m and Snow & Co. at 11 a m for fruit sales with exchange of goods and arrivals noted in the program.

Horatio Harris & Co Fruit—Snow & Co

Wedding Announcements From Medford to Chelsea

In Medford and surrounding cities several marriages are recorded. Henry E. Baker weds Carrie McCormack in Medford. Alfred Ernest Campbell ties with Bessie Willis in Chelsea. James E F Cuthbertson marries Carrie L Stone in Revere. Henry H Haynes weds M Frances Cushing in Derry New Hampshire. Magnus E Nelson weds Catherine Schreiner in the city. Gustave Schneider weds Myrta E Alexander in the city. John Stephens weds Eliza Turner in Lynn. John M Stockman weds Miss E K Blanchard in Chelsea.

Haynes—Cushing Derry N. H William W. Niles J.D Concord Henry H. Haynes Cambridge Mass M. Frances Christopher Cushing D.D Nelson—Schreiner William H. Munroe Magnus E. Nelson Catherine Schreiner Schneider Alexander William G. Babcock C. Gustave Schneider Myrta E. Alexander Stephens—Turner Nelson B. Jones, Jr John Stephens Lynn Eliza Turner Boston Stockman—Blanchard Chelsea

Obituary notices from multiple towns dated July 1–3

Death notices from Charlestown Dorchester Boston Highlands and other cities list Mary Jane Armstrong William R Baker Margaret Begley Bridget E Connors John Curley Jeremiah J Dacey John L N Dexter Mary J Middleton Sylvester M Poland William M Rand Walter N Town Burnham S White Joshua Washburn across SAARAe Somerville Woburn Andover Auburndale dated July 1 2 and 3. Ages range from 23 to 87 with several widowed or beloved relatives.

wHithk Andover Burnham S. White Washburn Auburndale Joshua Washburn

Lake Town’s SPCA Agent Praises Dr Carroll Treatment

William Mitchell, state SPCA agent in Lake Town area, recounts severe stomach catarrh relief after consulting Dr J G Carroll at 175 Tremont Street. He endured dull pain, gas, slimy morning taste, headaches, oppressive feelings, belching urges, and low spirits before reporting, One month after treatment he was well. He now recommends the doctor to friends.

Pr. Carroll Lake Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To William Mitchell Henry Bergh Mitchell Calumet Avenue Chicago J. G. Carroll Evans House Tremont St Boston Carroll

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