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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1880

Page

3

Beverly Yacht Club Opens Regattas Off Nahant

The Beverly Club launched its season with a championship regatta off Nahant. W L Jeffries’s yacht Clochette served as judges’ boat, decked with flags. Judges were J A Jeffries, J G Minot, and G B Inches. First-class boats started promptly at 12 21 for a 10 mile course. Fol lowing is the summary.

Beverly Club Nahant W. L. Jeffries Clochette J. A. Jeffries J. G. Minot G. B. Inches Cor H. M.S. Mirage H. F. Sears D. Sears Josephine Fe Moote Ecuias Blue Belle Commodore Retiries E. G. Souther Lynn Lynn Harbor Egg Rock Essex County E. C. Neal The Lyne Yacht Club

Hancock and English Club adjourns to complete organization

An adjourned meeting of the Hancock and English Club of the three Charlestown wards held in Mystic Hall named John R. Murphy temporary chairman and Samuel C. Harris secretary. Officers elected include Nahum Chapin as president and numerous ward vice presidents, with wardwide names listed. The Essex Club dined at Young's. Republicans touted campaign prospects with Dawes Loring and Lodge addressing supporters. Democrats planned ward meetings and the N. S. Club of Cambridge formed a Republican torchlight unit named the N. S. Cadets with Wardweil as captain.

Hancock and English Club Charlestown Mystic Hall John R. Murphy Samuel C. Harris Nahum Chapin Benjamin Brinthall B. F. Stacey Mathew Walsh James, White E. C. Marshall John Kelly G. D. Ricker G. A. Sanderson Caleb Rand J. J. Crowley Thomas B. Harris Ki. J. O’brien G. H. Batchelder M. J. Bogan T. F. Bennett Jacob Field Ward Four William T. van Nostrand Joseph W. Davis Robert McLaughlin Richard Coyle J. J. Mahoney Bernard McNellas R. Brintnall J. H. Ballou Hugh Daly T. B. Wetherspoo George B. Loring New England Garfield Arthur New York Pennsylvania New Jersey Indiana Congress Massachusetts W. A. Russell Lawrence N. A. Horton Salem Henry Cabot Lodge Gen. Briggs Pittsfield Cambridge Third Butler and Abbott N.S. Club of N. S. Cadets. Corp Wardweil Fifth Regiment

Boston People and Guests Headed to Summer Resorts

Personal and notable Boston figures visit the White Mountains Mount Desert and Bar Harbor for vacations. Included are Mrs Charles Theodore Russell at Crawford House and Boston residents at Messrs Martin Rose and Co London. Also noted are Rev Dr McKeown and Rev F von Schillembach with church and German YMCA ties, and Sara Bernhardt set for New York debut November 8 at Booths Theatre.

Charles Theodore Russell Crawford House White Mountains Charles Blake F. B. Jenks W. O. Blake Henry M. Peyser E. D. Robbins Boston Messrs Martin Rose & Co London Nathaniel Seavey Walter Babb Hanscom Chester Dr. McKeown Winthrop Street New Brunswick Nova Scotia F. von Schillembach United States Twenty-fourth Regiment Thomas G. Stevenson Henry G. Clark Benjamin F. Butler Bar Harbor Mount Desert W. P. Apthorp Boston Courier Charles J. Buffum Church of the Messiah St. Saviour Church Charles Merrick Frank McGregory Wilbraham Amherst Europe Gottingen Old Orchard Beach M. D. Browne Mr. Odlen Leo. M. Cohen EF. ©. Dixon E. C. Sweet E. M. Chamberlain S. W. Cummings H. E. Thompson Benj. F. Calif A. H. Sibley Thompson Charles Meiss Baden-Baden Geneva

Science vs Theology lecture sparks debate at Paine Memorial

Mr. B F Underwood lectured on Science versus Theology at Paine Memorial Health Sunday morning recounting a prior Irwin Station, Pennsylvania talk fined $500 two years ago for anti Christian views. He said science seeks knowledge for mankind while theology embodies belief, urging trust in knowing over faith and presenting science as creating learning temples while theology builds temples to worship the unknown.

B. F. Underwood Paine Memorial Ht Irwin Station Penn

Two Suspects Arrested in 1875 Jewelry Fraud Case

Inspectors Gerraughty and Mahony detained A. H. London known as Jake Sondheim or Jewel on a $1,200 false pretences claim involving a forged Adams Express bill of lading in Boston. London faced $2,000 bail, asserting a legitimate loan to pay four percent monthly. A related scheme by G. H. Simpson aimed to bilk George L. Hurll with fake gold weight trick, leading to arrest and photo before a New York tram warning.

Gerraughty and Mahony A. H. London Jake Sondheim Jewel Henry P. Line London Line Adams Express Company Boston Loudon G. H. Simpson George L. Hurll No. 10 Winter Street Hurll Hum Gerraughty Simpson New York

Biographical sketch of John Lowell founder of Lowell Institute

The fourth summer Sunday service at the Young Mens Christian Union featured Rev J J Lewis of South Boston outlining the life of John Lowell. Lowell, founder of the Lowell Institute, born to Francis C Lowell, built America’s first cotton mill, traveled widely before dying in Bombay at 37 in 1836. His legacy includes perpetual Lowell Institute Lectures.

Lowell Institute Young Mens Christian Union J. J. Lewis South Boston John Lowell St. Nicholas Mr. Gladden Francis C. Lowell America Lowell Egypt Arabia India Bombay

Mount Desert Steamer Schedules for Mount Desert Route

Rockland to Sullivan and Mining District service via Mount Desert steamer in connection with Sanford Line ships from Boston. First class comfort with spacious dining room and family oriented arrangements. Trips run Tuesdays and Saturdays at 6 AM until June 19, then three weekly sailings with extra Saturday trip to North Haven Deer Island Southwest and Bar Harbor areas.

Rockland Mount Desert Sullivan Steamboat Company Sullivan Maine Sanford Steamship Company Boston North Haven Deer Island Southwest Bar Harbors

Camp Meeting at Silsbee's Grove in Full Swing

The Second Advent camp meeting runs daily for four weeks at Silsbee's Grove with services by Mrs. Benson and Mrs. Clark. Jonas Parker of Marblehead spoke, drawing disapproval and several requests to sit down.

Silsbee’s Grove Benson Clark Jonas Parker Marplehead Market Street Munroe Joe Grant P. Sanderson Bubeer

Criminals and Theft Reported Across City Incidents

Police report multiple incidents including a fight on Norfolk Avenue where John Good attacked Officer Hughes with a stone and fled before being recaptured. Richard Comiskie identified after a furniture store burglary where a hand-saw struck a defense. 12 dollars stolen from Frank Ellsworth’s Roxbury home with a stray 5 dollars found. Edward H. McCarty caught in Union Street theft of a watch and chain valued at 50 dollars. Catharine Dispaux’s satchel theft at Fitchburg depot with bank books and 65 dollars. John B. Hogan at Station Six for stealing clothes worth 40 dollars. James Mead of Chester, Vermont sent 45 dollars to an impersonator before check cashing.

Hughes Station Nine Joseph Edgerton John Good Norfolk Avenue Good Edgerton Lee Pierce Station Ten Richard Ross Tremont Street Richard Comiskie Frank Ellsworth Drew Place Roxbury Carr Station One Edward H. McCarty Eugene Doherty Union Street McCarty Catharine Dispaux South Acton Fitchburg Depot Richard Grant Broadway James N. Mead Chester Coon

Military Matters Cadets Camp at Nan­tucket and Regimental Movements

The First Corps of Cadets under Lieut. Col. Thos. F. Edmands will camp at Nantucket, with a parade and competitive Palfrey medal drill after dress parade Friday. Gov Long will review. Cadet Band concerts expected nightly. Regiments from Brooklyn and Roxbury travel to Boston for processions and reviews, with hotel quarters arranged and escort plans set. A Mexican War veterans reunion is planned at Nantasket Beach on July 19 with roll call and dinner.

Thos. F. Edmands Nabant Guy, Long J. Thomas Baldwin Twenty-third Regiment of Brooklyn Framingham Adj. M’glenen

Boston and Hingham Steamboat Co Seats Busy Sundays

The Boston and Hingham Steamboat Company reports full boat capacity as crowds flood harbor resorts this week. Nantasket Beach draws city families for cool breezes and concerts by the Boston Cadet Band led by J Thomas Baldwin, with Walter Emerson famed cornet solos. Other Sunday draws include Melville Gardens at Downer Landing with music programs, making a city day trip a pleasant escape from heat and dust.

Pany Hull Hingham Nantasket Beach Hotel Nantasket Boston Cadet Band J. Thomas Baldwin Walter Emerson Nantasket Melville Gardens Downer Landing

Police hunt for John Brophy in Lewiston theft case

John Brophy, 23, is missing from Lewiston with 460 dollars stolen from Edward Kelher. The article notes political figures, local deaths, a fatal sunstrike in Portland, a scalding death of a boy in East Deering, a court arraignment in Augusta, a mackerel street sale, and a massive cattle drive led by Hon. Thos. B. Lang now marching through Eastern Oregon toward Yellowstone.

Portland Heiber East Deering Boston Charles E. Stevens Augusta Miss Linn Biddeford Thos Lang Vassalboro Oregon Yellowstone Valley Silver City Fort Hill Idaho Yellowstone

Meredith Democracy Campaign Launch At Lebanon

Next Saturday the Meredith Democracy plan to raise a flag and formally open the campaign at Lebanon. Albert S Rowell fell from a carload of lumber at the depot, struck his head and shoulders, and severed the spinal column. His recovery is very doubtful. Lawrence Joyce also fell, breaking his collar bone and is in precarious condition. Census enumerator H R Porter found a locked house and, in a field a hundred rods away, an elderly couple ages 80 and 85 tending a large potato patch and hoeing their crop.

Meredith Democracy Lebanon Albert S. Rowell Lawrence Joyce H.R. Porter Lanecaster

Rutland Population Grows by Over Two Thousand

Rutland hosts 12,250 residents, reflecting an increase of 2,416. The stat indicates notable growth for the city, with implications for services and planning.

Rutland

Drowning and accidents reported in Worcester area

Reports list several deaths and injuries from drowning in Worcester and nearby towns. George Woodward age 17 of Worcester and William Wright age 18 died while bathing. Edward Walters fatally injured near Orange when his truck wagon passed over him. A 106 year old lisady Mrs Jemima Groves noted in Brimfield. A blasting powder explosion killed Peter Sullivan’s 14 year old son with another boy injured in Holyoke. A mystery body found near Nash road New Bedford identified as an Irishman with no known name. Mills, a Portland steamer deck hand, died by suicide while intoxicated. Thomas D Purrington of Coleraine injured by a falling hay load. Hay crops down compared to last year. Kurzebeuckl, 51, drowned in Fall’s Pond Attleboro with twelve relatives in Newark, NJ. Henry Hart of Attleboro arrested for allegedly killing his father. Bail set. testimony suggests fatality occurred after an argument.

Cambridge Water Board Charlies A. Gay Justice Warber Wrentham Pon John Pattern South Walpole Foxboro Hamlin Wricht Monponsett Pond Halifax Superior Criminal Court Cambridge Fitchburg Railroad Corporation Rosa Zerga Walden Grove Kurzscheuckel Fall’s Pond Attleboro Newark D.d Smith, Codding & Co., Jewelers John B. Corning Newton Centre New York and New England Chestnut Hill Boston and Albany City Weekly Call New Boston Union Horse Railroad Company Hanover Square Dana Street Boston George Woodward Worcester William Wright Edward Walters Orange Brimfield Lisady Jemima Groves East Douglas Peter P. J. Sullivan Holyoke Sullivan Nash Road New Bedford New York Portland Mills Thomas D. Purrington Coleraine Kurzsebeuckl N. J Smith, Codding & Co Henry Hart Capron John C. Hart Reed Superior Court

Lightning Strikes Boy in Waterman Grove Injury Report

A storm in Providence Saturday afternoon struck 12 year old James Killerin near a tree in Watermans grove on Mant on avenue. He suffered severe injuries but is expected to recover according to medical officials.

Providence James Killerin Waterman’s Grove Manton Avenue

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