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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1887

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Home for Aged Couples Dedication Marks Charity Milestone

The Home for Aged Couples on Walnut avenue, a 25 room house with three acres of grounds, was dedicated amid speeches by clergy and music. It houses eleven couples, ages 62 to 94, with five couples and a widow as residents. The charity, cost $27,000 with a $17,000 mortgage. it also owns Shawmut avenue property worth $12,000. Mrs. Elizabeth Abbott Carleton led the effort and the society pledges ongoing support. The article also lists circuit court items involving patent disputes and estate litigation.

Elizabeth Abbott Carleton Walnut Avenue Carleton H. A. Cooke W. H. Lyon D. W. Waldron C. D. Bradlee J. Q. Litchfield New England Shawmut Avenue Sarah Norris Jackson Chester Park Boston Front Street Cambridge General Hazard Stevens Faneuil Hall Market Post Beacon New York Tribune Daly Museum William B. Clark Church of the Messiah Florence Street C. 8. Drew John E. Gregg Joseph Stewart Franklin Telegraph Company C. A. Tinker A. R. Brewer Norvin Green T. T. Eckert F. L. Ames John van Horne Jay Gould Thomas Roche Joseph F. Greenough R. H. Rochester New York Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company Samuel Hatch & Co Hollis Street Tremont Street Patrick McAleer Hancock Street Holbrook & Fox George H. Smith Revere Everett Mills Corporation Henry H. Edes Eugene Fi. Sampson Thomas Wigglesworth James Longley Augustus Lowell Thomas Minns William Putnam Kuhn Isaac Fenno Henrys. Grew

Sleeper of Cambridge Injured by Wheel Incident

Sleeper of Cambridge was alighting from a four-carriage line near the State House when his right foot caught in a wheel, breaking bones below the knee. He was aided into a building and later taken home by police ambulance.

S. 8 Sleeper Cambridge State House

Prohibition Favor Wins In Senate Amid Amendments

A constitutional prohibition amendment passed the Senate to be engrossed by a 15 to 10 vote with five pairs, amid no debate. The West End Street Railway bill also advanced with amendments. Attleboro town division bill amended to take effect upon voter acceptance. House set aside adverse report on Shanty resolve by 63 to 119, signaling final passage. Soldiers exemption bill debate postponed. Representative Sleeper broke his leg stepping from a carriage at the State House.

Senate West End Street Railway Company Attleboro Sleeper Cambridge State House Weymouth Malden Melrose Medford Spot Pond North Attleboro Forbes Yeas Clark Gleason Worcester Plymouth Glines Gould Hartwell Jefts Keith Marble Morse Pilsbury Reed Towne Wilbur Alger Fernald Howard Jones Berkshire Essex Milliken Phillips Roads Sayles Welch Cook Fletcher Kimball Cape Yea Currier Perkins Newhall Dwyer Jordan Committee On Public Health Senator Roads House of Correction Ipswich Essex County Hhe Commissioners of Prisons Salem Newburyport Jeffs Lawrence Railroad Commissioners Senator Glines Cheshire Railroad Company West End Street Railway Boardman

Water Debt and Lard Adulteration Bills Across the Legislature

The Senate suspended rules for Weymouth water debt expansion and for a Spot Pond water purification bill involving Malden Melrose and Medford. A mass of amendments followed including lard adulteration restrictions, Ipswich house of correction funding, and street railway finance as well as railroad exemptions and stock provisions.

House agenda moves on during legislative day sessions

The House adopted an order suspending the clerk's paper-retention rule and handled multiple measures. A Framingham sewage disposal bill was set for next Wednesday, while an anti-boycott report moved to tomorrow. A tax-dodgers bill advanced to third reading without debate and a Worcester petition about Blackstone River land was debated before a vote.

House Framingham Labor Committee Walker Worcester Fiske Boston Winslow Blackstone Railroad Committee Central Massachusetts Lowell Road Water Supply Committee Walter Shanly Gaston George A. Flagg Shanly Groveland James A. L’amoreux Connecticut River South Hadley House of Correction Pittsfield Massachusetts State Prison Concord

Merrill Named Insurance Commissioner in Massachusetts

Governor Ames appointed Major George S. Merrill of Lawrence as insurance commissioner and the council confirmed him. The reappointments included Charles F. Donnelly and Henrietta Codman to state charity and education boards. Merrill, born 1887 in Methuen, has a long Civil War record and extensive public service in Lawrence and Massachusetts organizations.

Ames George S. Merrill Lawrence State Board of Lume and Charity Charles F. Donnelly Boston Henrietta C. Codman Brookline State Board of Education Admiral P. Stone Springfield George 3S. Merrill Methuen Mass Colby Capes Tarbox Massachusetts Banks Louisiana Port Hudson Schouler Merrill Republican State Central Committee Seven Ears Grand Army of Massachusetts National Grand Army Committee On Pensions Military Order of the Lore Legion Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of

City tab announces cost of Kapiolani visit in Boston

The city of Boston faced expenses totaling around 17000 for entertaining Queen Kapiolani and her suite for a week. Final bills may vary slightly from 16520.73 with charges listed for flowers printers catering music carriages Washington trip decorations hall rent badges reception furniture and sundry items.

Boston Kapiolani T. F. Galvin Parker House Hall and Boat Washington Victoria Hotel New York

Annual soirée musicale by Mme d Angelis fills Chickering Hall

Mme d Angelis presents her pupils in a full Chickering Hall concert. Florentine born, she teaches the Marchesi vocal system in Boston. Notable performers include Miss Geraldine Almar Miss Clara Poole and young Faith Morse and Mrs Edith Beach. The event showcases disciplined training and Italian method.

Chickering Hall Mme. d’Angelis Florentine Marchesi Paris Geraldine Almar Clara Poole Faith Morse Edith Beach

Digestylin Promises Relief From Indigestion

Dr. H. Schafer reports highly satisfactory results from Digestylin for indigestion and dyspepsia. Sold by all druggists at 100 dollars per bottle or through W. F. Kidd & Co. manufacturing chemists at 83 John Street New York.

H. Schafer W. F. Kidd & Co John Street New York

Anthony Weeks Wedding At Emmanuel Church In Newbury Street

In Newbury Street's Emmanuel Church last evening 1500 attended the marriage of S Reed Anthony and Hattie Weeks. The ceremony featured Mendelssohn music and a large floral reception at the bride’s father home before the couple departed for a Southern tour.

Church of the Emmanuel Newbury Street Emmanuel Church S. Reed Anthony Hattie P. Weeks Andrew G. Weeks Emily Clark Marie Marsh Clara N. Anthony Anthony

Tufts College Announces Thirtieth Commencement Week

The Tufts College thirtieth annual commencement schedule lists readings for the Greenwood prize on June 1, Goddard prizes on June 7, class day on June 10, baccalaureate on June 12, alumni day June 14, and graduation exercises on June 15 with dinner and a president's reception. The Greenwood scholarship prize readings occurred yesterday with eight contestants Jesús Holden, Andrew Torsleff, and Levi Williams among top winners. judges named. The college baseball team begins a Maine trip and the divinity school tennis tournament is underway.

Tufts College Divinity School Goddard Capen Goddard Chapel Alumni Association Tufts College Club of Boston Newton Talbot Clarendon Street Boston Greenwood J. Harry Holden Middlesex Andrew J. Torsleff Chelsea Levi Oscar Williams Nottingham N. H Co. W. Biddle D.D Blackford Waltham Benjamin G. Brown Maine

Superior Court Dockets: Damages and Personal Injury Suits

A dense docket from the Superior Court shows multiple matters. Chapman Seabury sues Charles W. Higgins for breach of contract to build a house. the jury finds for the defendant. Bubier sues Henry G. Seaverns over a platform fall causing injuries on a steamer. A rail case list, a tort action for $1000 for injuries in Washington Street, and a Boston road accident claim follow. Other numbered cases appear with various defendants and outcomes.

Chapman Seabury Charles W. Higgins D. F. Crane John H. Bubier Henry G. Seaverns Jesse H. Freeman West Indies William Gaston F. D. Allen T. H W. E. Russell McGuire Fitchburg RR. Co Sheehy Whitman Brown South Boston RR Carey McLean England Dearborn Parker Kellog Chapman Globe NI. Co Rothenberg Connelly Baker Boston Blodgett George H. Hendrick Jacob H. Hathorne Washington Street Boylston H. W. Bragg George Z. Adams Jane A. Gee Boston & Lowell Railroad Somerville D. C. Linscott L. C. Southard A. A. Shoul W. H. Coolidge Boston & Lowell RR Pierce Laurence Richards Brooks Flasham Whettmore Webster Morehan Bay State Sug Murdock Collins Gigie General Boston & Albany RR Mignault Same Caverly Joyce

Butler Club Invitation Meeting at Revere House Boston

Invitation dated May 28 1987 to a June 2 1 pm meeting at Revere House Boston for forming The Butler Club. The note stresses social purpose not political aims and invites recipients to join and extend the invitation for fellowship with General Butler and past campaign friends. Signed Noah A Plympton.

Butler Club Revere House State Street Boston Mass General Butler Commonwealth Butler Noaa A. Plymipton

Publishing a Deaf Mutes Handbook Fund Drive

A committee of the Woman's Education Association seeks $500 to publish a manual for deaf mutes by Miss Sarah Fuller, principal of the School for Deaf Mutes. Contributions may be sent to Mrs. Kate Gannett Wells at 155 Boylston Street, Boston, or given to committee members including Mrs. Francis Brooks and Miss Anna D. Phillips.

Woman’s Education Association Sarah Fuller Kate Gannett Wells Boylston Street Boston Francis Brooks C. D. Homans Anna D. Phillips Henry Whitman Mary C. Peabody Kate G. Wells

Socialistic Labor Party platform agreement announced

Committees of the Socialistic Labor party Union Labor party and Land and Labor Club unite on measures nationalizing railroads telegraphs and other transport and energy networks taxing speculative lands issuing money direct to the people in proportion to need and providing loans as needed.

Socialistic Labor Party Union Labor Party Land and Labor Club

Beacons Park Races Postponed To Tomorrow

Races postponed due to yesterday’s stormy weather. Trotting events will be moved to today at the same hour and the remainder of today’s programme carried over to tomorrow. The Revere House cafe draws city diners for its celebrated cooking.

Beacon Park Revere House Café

Names and firms listed by city in business directory segment

City by city a roster of attorneys and firms appears with associates and practice firms in Altoona Athens Baltimore Binghamton Chicago Dallas Davenport Dubuque Denver Indianapolis Milwaukee Mobile Montgomery New York Philadelphia Reading Savannah St Louis San Francisco Toledo. Each entry names a lawyer and their firm. The list covers multiple states and regional firms.

Altoona Penn J A Curtis Fox & Curtis Athens Baldwin Baldwin & Fleming Tre Paltimore H Stevenson Stevenson & Slingluff Binghamton H A Goff Stern, Goff & Co Chicago Ill L Seixas Cook & Seixas Marks W Laws Laws & So Dallas Tex J Newberger Sawer Bros Davenport S P Bryant S P Bryant & Co E. Dubuque P Large Denver Col H Plonsky Burton Bros Indianapolis Ind A Jones, Jr Jones, McKee & Co Milwaukee Wis G H Atwell Louis J H Shafer Shafer Swarts San Francisco Cal Rosenstock Rosenstock & Co Toledo D—S Nettleton

Democratic City Committee Holds Organization Meeting

The Democratic city committee will meet Monday evening likely at the Meionapp for organization. Contested delegations come from Wards 11 12 14 and 19. Under the new constitution the old officers select seated delegations temporarily, then the full committee makes final decisions.

Democratic City Committee Meionapp

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