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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1891

Page

2

Joyous June Wedding Crowns Crowningshield Peabody

A noted wedding at Trinity Church marks the day with General Casper Crowningshield and Miss Elizabeth Copiey Crowningshield uniting with George Lee Peabody of Kernwood Salem. The ceremony features a full assembly of family, a Mendelssohn march, and a grand breakfast at Commonwealth Avenue.

Elizabeth Copiey Crowningshield Casper Crowningshield George Lee Peabody Endicott Peabody Peabody Lee Kernwood Salem Crowningshield Endicott Saltonstall Essex County Caroline Bartlett Trinity Church Arthur Foote Schulthoff Schumann Tschakowsky Augustus P. Gardner Episcopal Church Brooks General Crowningshield Commonwealth Avenue 8. Endipee Kern- Woo

Fires Report From Several Towns Include Schoolhouse Burned

June 4 news from Worcester and nearby towns reports a Jeffersonville schoolhouse fire destroying the wooden structure with 150 pupils safely evacuated. Loss set at 5000 with insurance. the building five years old cost 4500 and contained valuable furniture.

Worccester Jeffersonville Cincinnati Bugher Woodlawn Tom Rogers Kate Bugher Horace Bugher Bangorr Whig Brownville Merrill Wrymount H John P. Lovell

Fire at lodging house causes alarm in village street

A minor blaze started by a kerosene lamp exploded at Mary Hawthorn’s lodging house at 25 Village Street around 7 40 last evening. There was no damage reported and the alarm came from box 85.

Mary Hawthorn Village Street

General Schofield to marry Miss Georgia Kilbourne

General John M. Schofield commander in chief of the Army, widower, will marry Keokuk Iowa native Miss Georgia N Kilbourne, a schoolmate of his daughter. Kilbourne was a favorite of the first Mrs Schofield.

General Schofield Georgia N. Kilbourne Chicago John M. Schofield United States Army Keokuk,la Schofield Kilbourne

Reception of Y M C A Committees and Bible Students

The Boston Young Men's Christian Association held a reception for committees and Bible students. About 126 men dined after greeting in the reception room, singing and grace by Charles L. Page. Charles L. Pitkin presided and others spoke, with Rev. Kk. F. True leading two solos.

Boston Young Men’s Christian Association Charles L. Page Grace Charles L. Pitkin

Reapportionment Debate Shapes Massachusetts Districts

The debate centers on Republican district lines with Wardwell defending contiguity and legality while Bennett of Everett and others accuse party leaders of selfish motives. The law requires contiguous districts, and Winthrop’s noncontiguity to the Ninth District draws criticism. The House voted 101 to 120 on referring the bill to the next General Court, with several members changing positions and a long roll call listing yeas and nays.

Bliss Wardwell Winthrop Bennett Everett James G. Blaine Congressman Lodge Navy Yard Ward 4 Mr. Wardwell Presto Lodge Boston Nantucket Martha’s Vineyard Murray Fitchburg Powers Hyde Park House Massachusetts Messrs Brooks Hunting Kimball Emery Taunton Concord Wilder McFethries Bucklin Fallon and Howe Cambridge Austin Gammons Mott Pickering Flint Joohnson Yeas Appleton Atkins Robson Bacheller Baker Bartlett Kill Kingham Wlanchare Khas Brit- Wu Bbucklin Bullard Bullock Uutler Carpenter Foxboro Clapp Clarke Coburn Clough Converse Corbett Danforth Davis Day Dewey Dickinson Dyar Edson Puils Pears Fletcher Garner Giles Gillett Goddard Goat Greene Harding Hartshorn Hickox Hinckley Hinds Hodges Horton Shrewsbury Gardner Hutchinson Jenkins Kenrick Keyes Kilmer Kinball Kirby Kittredge Lakin Lane Gloucester Langdon Lawrence Lewis Lingley Loud Marston Meade Monk Moore Newell Olmstead Parkhurst Jenney Verkins Pluomer Pomeroy Wratt Icknell Bootley Breen Bright Brock Mroply Brown Buchholz Buckley Burke Cannon Capen Brookline Carroll Carter Wakefield Carier Chance Charles Chester Chile Clark Palmer Coffin Crowley Curtis Marlboro Georgetown Ellis Mwery Lausign Fairbank J. O. Fullon Finney Frazer Gale Golding Haggerty Hull Itanaley Tarriman Heffernan Efernin Hemenway Hierrod Hevey Hobson Howard Newton North Isrocksfield Hurley Judd Kelcher Kelley Kemp Knowlton Knox Ladd Springfield Lanigan Leslie Lomasney Lord Luby Lynch Mahoney Mayhew McAnally McCarthy McDonald McEnaney MckEttrick McFarland McKenna McLean McLaughlin McNamara McLella Mellen Mitchell Mooney Moreau Moriarty Nutting Oakes O'Brien Parker Peterson Moston Luther Ferren Richardson Yea Warren O’nell Barrett Malden Henderson Flood

Bill amendments rejected and bill passed to engrossment

The amendment of Mr. White was rejected 121 to 82. Baker of Lynn’s amendment was defeated 128 to 90. Emery of launton’s amendment was rejected 125 to 60. Gillets amendment for the First District was rejected 120 to 80. The bill was passed to be engrossed on a division of the house 130 to 4.

White Baker Lynn Emery Launton Gillets

Maine to Try Cleric for Heresy in Local Diocese

In Portland the Episcopal diocese of Maine plans a heresy trial against Rev. Asa Dalton D D rector of St. Stephen's Church. Charges reportedly include suggesting heathens may reach heaven despite not hearing the gospel. Dalton, renowned scholar and parish leader, is backed by his church and vestry.

Portland Episcopal Diocese of Maine Phillips Brooks Massachusetts Cowes Asa Dalton St. Stephen’s Church Dr. Dalton St. Stephen’s St. Luke’s Cathedral Dalton Neeley Post

Harold Marshall Ordained and Installed as Universalist Pastor

NEW UNIVERSALIST PASTOR HEVERLY June 4 The ordination and installation of Harold Marshall as pastor of the First Universalist Church took place this evening. An organ voluntary by Miss Sarah Wales and prayers led by Rev BE Butler opened the service. The sermon by Rev H Leonard of Taft's College followed, with ordination prayer by Rev A A Miner of Boston and remarks by Rev A A Patterson of Boston. Rev W Biddle of Cambridge delivered the charge to the pastor and Rev C Nickerson of Norwood the charge to the people. A large attendance. Marshall, born in Kingston NH twenty five years ago, completed four years at Tutt's College.

Knights of the Golden Eagle Honor Sumner At Quincy House

The Knights of the Golden Eagle of Massachusetts hosted a reception and banquet at the Quincy House for George H. Sumner of Charlestown after his recent election as supreme chief of United States and Canada. About 100 knights attended from Massachusetts Castles with Colonel Howard Winslow from Windsor Castle as the lone non resident. G. G. Wilkins presided in J. B. Went’s absence. Toasters included Sumner and leaders from multiple castles with Paige's Orchestra providing music and the gathering deemed a general good time.

Quincy House Knights of the Golden Eagle Massachusetts George H. Sumner Charlestown United States Canada Howard Winslow Windsor Castle Portland J. B. Went Haverhill G. G. Wilkins Supreme Castle G. H. Sumner Grand Castle J. H. Dee Custer C. H. Gray Halspear Castle C. M. McDonald W. W. Rich Columbia Castle L. P. Lewis Paige

Sir John Macdonald’s health worsens with weak heart action

Ottawa notes Sir John Macdonald remained gravely weak as the day progressed with deficient heart action. An afternoon rise in consciousness lasted over two hours. Sir James Grant and Dr. Wright left Earnscliffe after tonight’s consultation. Grant said telegraphing for Dr. George Ross of Montreal was decided at relatives and House of Commons members’ request. The Premier’s condition shows no improvement and his pulse remains feeble.

Ottawa Ont John Macdonald James Grant Wright Earnscliffe George Ross Montreal House of Commons

Fate of the crew unknown after Lake Erie collision

The propeller Northern Queen under Captain Smith collided with the schooner Fayette Brown eight miles east-southeast of the Dummy light amid gale and fog. The Fayette Brown sank in nine fathoms, valued at $16,000 and loaded with sandstone for Buffalo. The Northern Queen escaped damage and continued on her route. fate of Fayette Brown’s crew is not reported.

Burfato N. Y Lake Erie Smith Buffalo Bradley Cleveland

Negro conference discusses industrial education and prejudice relief

Morris K. Jesup of New York urged industrial education for the colored community and to save funds, opposing sectarianism in education. Rev Lyman Abbott noted fading prejudices and a growing desire for broad, quality education for African Americans across the South.

Mouonk Lakg N. Y Morris K. Jesup New York Slater Fund Lyman Abbott D.D South

Decline of Humor in England from the National Observer

A National Observer piece laments the waning English humor under mechanized modernity. It argues satire and merriment, rooted in virtue and religion, have faded amid analysis, democracy, and cultural fatigue. It contrasts American imports and French wit with British self-censorship and class pride, calling for a return to humane laughter.

National Observer Adam Landor Jerome K. Jerome Mr. Western Walter Shandy America France England Sories Gilbert Savoy Burns Terry Zino Tom Jones

Canada and United States trade talks and Blaine visit

The record recounts discussions on reciprocal trade between Canada and the United States, including the 1854 treaty, Canadian sympathies during the Civil War, Nova Scotia actions, Newfoundland licenses, and the pending modus vivendi. It notes Blaine's openness to future negotiations and a proposed meeting date shifting from April 5 to October 12 during President Harrison’s Westward tour.

United States Canada J. Blaine Blane Confederation of Canada Nova Scotia Halifax Thad John Macdonald Blaine Dominion Newfoundland Grand Banks of Gloucester Sir Julian Pauncefote Mr. Blaine Julian Bond Mr. Bond Ambrose Shea Sir John Macdonald Sir John Harrison

The Needs of the Farmer From Frazer’s Cosmopolitan Essay

Abner L Frazer argues farmers will evolve from mere laborers to refined, educated citizens. He envisions the modern farmer as an intelligent gentleman whose wealth and culture grow with cultivation, clubs, and institutes. Social progress among farmers will be gradual and steady, not abrupt.

Abner L. Frazer

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