Andover Seminary Alumni Meeting and Necrology Highlights
At Andover, the annual alumni meeting and necrology were held with lectures on secular attractions and ministerial calling. Notable attendees included Dr. Ward of New York and Rev. Mr. Noyes, with tributes to deceased faculty and missionaries. The social reunion at Bartlett Chapel drew professors, students, and families for an evening of discussion and light entertainment.
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Andoverr
Congregational Ministerial
Andover
Ryder
Fiske
Walker
Smyth
Dana
Lowell
Ward
New York
C. C. Starbuck
Harris
Brock
Eschatology
Mead
H. A. Hazen
Hazen
Atkinson
Pacific Coast
Barrows
Parker
Middlebury
Wright
Amherst
Daniel Parker Noyes
American Board
Herbert D. Ward
Willis Austin Anderson
Noral
William Hayes Ward
New York Independent
St. Paul
Methodist Church
Arthur Little
William F. Slozum
Colorado Springs
The
Christian College
W. F. Richards
Plainfield
N. J
D. H. N. Barnum
Turkey
Bartlett Chapel
Warner
Egbert C. Smyth
J. W. Churchill
Hincks
Boston
India
Japan
Chicago
Board of Trustees
Walter
Hartford
Fire records show heavy Grinnell loss and multiple blazes
Fires report extensive damage across several towns. Grinnell IA loses 41 buildings in a Treat & Co. blaze with estimated losses up to 200000, partly insured. Quequechan Mill mule room fire injures two mules, 3000 damage. West Glover VT barn and house burned, insured. Cambridge MA house fire damages uncertain, insured properties listed. Minor kerosene lamp fire in Endicott Street rear, small damage. 31 Dunstable Street fire damages noted without final tally.
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Marshalltown
Treat & Co
Grinnell
Quequechan
St. Johnspury
Harley Drews
West Glover
Dana Street
Cambridge
Raymond
Wade
Hilton
Quigley
No. 60
Endicott Street
Betsy Flynn
Dunstable Street
Charlestown
F. M. Wood
Fairfield Furniture Company
Massachusetts Rifle Team Presented Silk Colors by Boston Ladies
The Massachusetts Volunteer Militia rifle team bound for Wimbledon receives a magnificent silk colors set from Mrs. Governor Ames and over 100 Boston ladies. The display features gold lettered sides, a quartered oak staff, streamers marking famous contests, and a rosewood stave with a silver plate inscribed June 11, 1889.
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Massachusetts Volunteer Militia
England
National Rifle Association of
Great Britain
Wimbledon
Governor Ames
Boston
A. Shuman & Co
Washington Street
Rlfie
Massachusetts
America
Commonwealth
Creedmoor
Chicago
Wimbledom
Brown University year highlights growth gifts and plans
Provence June 12 Brown University reports a year of growth in funds and facilities. Gifts totalling about 67000 plus additional receipts raised university investments to 1027223.25. A Lyraan memorial fund funds a gymnasium with 30000 to maintain it up to 40000. Bequests include 50000 plus a ten acre mansion to Brown. Wilson Hall funds complete physical laboratory. Growth in chemistry enrollments and library additions exceed prior capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Provence
R. J
Corporation of
Brown University
J. H. Appleton
Stephen O. Edwards
Esa
Lyran Memorial
Lyman
Messrs
United States
B. F. Thurston
Appleton
Coulter
Rose
Wabash College
Indiana
George van Ness Lothrop
Russia
Henry Kirke Porter
Pittsburg
Penn
Lincoln
Europe
Robinson
Harkness
Somerville Aldermen Debate Memorial Hall Plan
At a regular meeting the committee on Memorial Hall reported two views. The majority urged a memorial building on Central Hill near the Battery with plans by the Somerville Memorial Hall Association, costing up to 50000 and 25000 to be borrowed this year. The minority opposed borrowing for the project, preferring essential city improvements. The matter was tabled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville Aldermen
Committee On Memorial Hall
Central Hill
Battery
Somerville Memorial Hall Association
Coming Races at New London Triangular Intercollegiate Regatta
University of Pennsylvania crews arrived at New London and settled near Yale quarters. Harvard Yale Cornell crews expected by weekend. Triangular Columbia Cornell Pennsylvania three miles on 27th. Yale Harvard on 28th. Yale Pennsylvania four miles on 21st. Yale Pennsylvania freshmen two miles on 25th. St Paul road to conform to executive board ruling, surrender livestock traffic from Missouri River points except two weekly loads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Conn
University of Pennsylvania
Yale
Harvard
Yale University
Cornell
University
Columbia
Pennsylvania
St. Paul Road
Missouri River
College commencements at Columbia and Vassar College
The 135th Columbia College commencement at the Metropolitan Opera House honored Bishop Seymour and Archdeacon Mac kaye Smith with Edward Bright Jr as valedictorian. Degrees awarded include BA to 37, philosophy 19, mines 13, civil engineering 18, sanitary engineering 2, MA 27, PhD 6. two women receive BA or letters. Vassar College held commencements with 49 bachelor degrees, 2 painting diplomas, 5 music diplomas, and the completion of a $100,000 endowment fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Columbia College
Metropolitan Opera House
Seymour
Mackaye Smith
Edward Bright, Jr
Sara B. Rogers
Caroline R. Hankey
Poughkeepsies
Vassar College
School of Painting
School of Music
Taylor
Leasing New Hampshire Railroads Sows Legal Tangle
Judge Doe rules New Hampshire railroad law blocks self leasing without minority shareholder provisions. Northern railroad now run by Boston & Maine under a temporary contract linking Pasumppsic branch to Concord, risking severance. Boston & Maine hints at a White River Junction to Hancock Junction line, threatening Northern through traffic and potential independent Boston to Sherbrooke route. A fixed lease appears dependent on new legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampshire
Doe
New Hampshire Supreme Court
Northern Railroad
Boston & Maine
Passumpsic
Boston & Maine and Concord
White River Junction
Hancock Junction
Boston
Sherbrooke
Concord
Opening Session of New England Water Works Association
The New England Water Works Association opened at Music Hall Fall River with an address by President Hiram Nevens of Cambridge. Officials reported gains in membership, a balanced treasury, and a gavel gift from the American Water Works Association as experts discussed hydrants and high expansion pumping engines. The program includes lectures, visits to water works, a steamer excursion to Newport, and a city council reception.
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Faux River
New England Water Works Association
Music Hall
Hiram Nevens
Cambridge
Jackson
Holmes
Nevens
Messrs
Francis L. Pratt
Frank Monroe
Willis J. Meligan
J. M. Diven
American Water Works Association
George A. Stacy
Marlboro
W. R. Richards
New London
Dexter Brackett
Boston
Edward Darling
Pawtucket
J. M. Clark
Northampton
Charles Egree
New York
George E. Winslow
Waltham
H. W. Rogers
Salem
Keating
Halifax
Mt. Hope
Bullock’s Point
Newport
Pembroke's New Monument Dedication Draws Attentive G A R Crowd
Pemprock June 12 The soldiers monument was dedicated under Joseph E Simmons Post No 111 G A R with visitors from Boston and nearby towns. A long procession formed by Standish Grays and multiple posts accompanied by Miss Annie Bryant unveiled the monument and a subsequent oration discussed civic reform, fair taxes, corporate control, and labor share amid a broader view of industrial change.
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Pemproxick
Joseph E. Simmons
F. T. Crofts
Standish Grays
Plymouth
Pembroke
William Wadsworth
Duxbury
George W. Perry
Scituate
D. Williard Robinson
Norwell
Theodore Ll. Bonney
Hanson
David Church Post
Marshfield
Martin Seaver
Kingston
Joseph E. Wiley
Hanover
C. C. Clark
Howard A. Wheeler
Rockland
George G. Meade
Abington
George A. Custer
Whitman
Henry H. Collamore
Nathaniel Morton
Charles E. Turner
Eugene Paine
Francis Collamore
Brainard Cushing
F. P. Arnold
Annie Bryant
A. Bryant
Arnold
Miles H. Sampson
Board of Selectmen
Lizzie B. Bosworth
Harvey N. Shepard
Boston
Commonwealth
State Capitol
United Action
Senate Trade Inquiry Committee Heads to Boston
Minneapolis June 12 The senatorial committee investigating government trade relations with Canada opened in the Chamber of Commerce with C A Pillsbury Anthony Kelly and other leaders examined at length They favor unrestricted trade with Canada The party then moved to Chicago and will regroup in Boston a month later to continue the inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Canada
Chamber of Commerce
C. A. Pillsbury
Anthony Kelly
Chicago
Boston
Second Day in Camp at Framingham Brings Strong Muster
Framingham June 12 The Second Day in Camp of the First Brigade shows orderly routine and awakening firmness as mustering soldiers realize muster is serious. First Regiment grows to 744 men, best state record. brigade drills and dress parades earn the crack militia reputation. Major King leads mortar practice. general Dalton inspects fortifications and mess camps. About 300 visitors, two “bummers” arrested, total brigade strength 2325, down from 2358.
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Framingham
Sprcran
Mathews
King
Dalton
William H. Olin
Joseph Pickett
Worcester
J. Bb. Osborn
Foster
Campbell
Ames
Hugh Cochrane
Shea
Fairbanks
Fenno
Elections in the Army of the Potomac Corps
Testimonial to Admiral Porter Craner N J June 12 reports the election results across corps of the Army of the Potomac with named officers and secretaries. A large closing ceremony at Park Awk featured Governor Green, Major Hartford, Cortlandt Parker as orator, and a parade guarded by the First Brigade NGS NJ. General Butterfield presented General Fitz John Porter with a diamond corps badge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Hopper
New York
John Finn
Ohio
G. B. Wright
W. D. Robinson
New Jersey
Fifth Corps
Fitz-John Porter
Toe Reer
P. A. Oliver
F. T. Locke
Sixth Corps
Frank Wheaton
W. B. French
William McKelliss
Kauffman
Samuel Truesdell
George B. Fielder
F. L. Buckalow
Ninth Corps
R. H. L Goddard
Rhode Island
Seaor L. C. Brackett
C. H. Barney
Society of the Army of the Potomac
James B. Horner
Twelfth Corps
W. F. Fox
J. J. H. Love
Lewis R. Stegman
A. M. Matthews
Nineteenth Corps
Richard B. Irwin
George L. Andrews
O. W. Leonard
John W. Handren
J. Langdon Ward
Thomas O'Dell
William H. Jewell
Cavalry Corps
S. E. Chamberlain
T. G. Estee
Army of the General Society
Russell A. Alger
L. A. Barney
G. L Whitehead
Park
General Chamberlain
Hichkock
Governor Green
Major Hartford
Cortlandt Parker
Army of the Potomac
Butterfield
Fitz John Porter
Loyal Women Annual Meeting For American Liberty
The first annual meeting of the National Association of the Loyal Women of American Liberty convened in Meionaon with a mass gathering in the evening. President Mrs. Margaret L. Shepherd chaired. Open Bible, school question focus, reports from multiple states show growing membership. Officers named include President Mrs. Margaret L. Shepherd and Secretary Mrs. E. R. Leger. A late program featured music, scripture readings, and a vocal by Miss Siquiel Lunde with Berkeley quartet. Samson Fuller of New York urged all denominations and parties to stay out of public schools. Elastic Starch gives a fine finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of the Loyal Women of American Liberty
Meionaon
Margaret L. Shepherd
A. J. Gordon
M. E. Cheney
Boston
New York
New Jersey
New Hampshire
Margaret _L. Shepherd
E. R. Leger
Lynn
Abbie Wyman
Boston Highlands
A. M. Nickles
E. K. Lingham
Patriotic Sons of America
Scandinavian Benefit Society
Orangemen and
Orange Ladies
Roxbury
Samson Fuller
Weddings at First Baptist and First Church Dorchester
A pretty wedding occurred at First Baptist Church with Franklin F. Roundy and Caroline P. Minot marrying. The ceremony was by Rev. Philip S. Moxom and Rev. O. P. Gafford, with a reception at the bride’s home, then a trip to New York and the South. Separate note: Miss M. Agnes Hosmer wed Mr. Walter G. Morey at First Church Meeting House Hill Dorchester, with detailed bridal attire, diamonds, and a reception at the bride’s father’s home before moving to Lexington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Clarendon Street
Commonwealth Avenue
Franklin F. Roundy
Caroline P. Minot
Philip S. Moxom
O. P. Gafford
John N. Jowett
Maud E. Stowell
William H. Minot
Lohengrin
West Canton Street
Rufus F. Herrick
William H. Roundy
Frederick W. Hobbs
Benjamin H. Pierce
New York
South
Les
Alger Hawes
Charles Hosmer
Charles E. Morey
Charles Lanning
Sadie
S. Hosmer
Lillian Tucker
Allston
Carrie Phipps
Dorchester
Mrs. Morey
Lexington
Fabyan Thomas Wedding Quietly Bonded in Brookline Residence
Miss Gertrude Stewart Fabyan daughter of George RK Fabyan and Mr Isaac Rand Thomas of Barnes Cunningham were married yesterday at the bride’s father’s Brookline home. The ceremony was conducted by St Paul’s Brookline rector with close relatives present. They will journey across the continent after the vows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas—Fabyan
Gertrude Stewart Fabyan
George RK. Fabyan
Beacon Street
Isaac Rand Thomas
Barnes & Cunningham
St. Paul’s Church
Brookline
Messrs
F. J. Bradley
George Atkinson, Jr
Thomas
Carrie Stickney and Edgar Scripture Wed at Winter Hill
Miss Carrie E. Stickney of Somerville and Mr. Edgar G. Scripture of Newton married yesterday at the residence of R B Stickney on Broadway. Rev George W. Shinn rector of Grace Church Newton officiated. After a brief seaside sojourn the couple will live in the city.
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Winter Hill
R. B. Stickney
Broadway
Carrie E. Stickney
Somerville
Edgar G. Scripture
Newton
George W. Shinn
Grace Church
Scripture
Essex Lawyer Sidney Perley Marries Miss Hattie Spofford
A Georgetown wedding Tuesday united Sidney Perley of Boxford author of Poets of Essex County and Hattie Hood Spofford. Rev Levi Rodgers officiated at the Congregational Church service and a reception followed at the bride’s father George Milton Spofford’s home. The groom is an Essex bar associate and they will reside at 44 Water Street Salem.
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Georgetown
Essex County
Sidney Perley
Boxford
Hattie Hood Spofford
Levi Rodgers
Congregational Church
George Milton Spofford
Essex Bar
Lawrence Bracewell Wedding in North Adams
North Adams seen a brilliant wedding as Judge George Pelton Lawrence of the District Court and Susan Hope Bracewell wed at the Con sent Church. The Rev. J. P. Coyle and Dr. George B. Spalding presided. 300 guests attended a lavish reception at the bride’s father’s home on Pleasant Street. A solid silver service from Freeman Print Works employees was part of the gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
N. Y
Pleasant Street
The
Freeman Print Works
Marriages Mark a Boston Bride and Cambridge Union
Mrs Frank Dunne and Miss Jennie McCormick wed in Foxboro after a morning ceremony with high mass. Mr John C Walker and Miss Hattie Alden married at the bride’s Essex Street home with about 50 guests and a wedding feast. Frank C Parmenter and Sarah Alice Pew unite in Gloucester with a formal ceremony and extended tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Dunne
Thorndike
Jennie McCormick
Foxboro
Callanan
Pacific Guano stockholders meet on Congress street
A meeting of Pacific Guano stockholders was held yesterday at the Congress street office to hear a committee report on conferring with trustees about the property and re possession steps. The committee was not fully formed, so no report was made and the meeting adjourned subject to the chairmans call. J. and H. Taylor of Montreal, railway and engineering suppliers, have made an assignment with liabilities about 135000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress Street
J. & H. Taylor
Montreal
For Sale Stylish Light Bay Horses 15.3 Hands
Vermont Live Stock Company offers a pair of sound smooth roadster horses 15.3 hands, suitable for double or single harness or tandem. Quiet under saddle, well mannered, acclimated, priced at 1000 dollars. Apply Thomas Sanders President near R R station Haverhill Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont Live Stock Commpany
Thomas Sanders
R. R. Station
Haverhill
Mass
Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey touted as cure for breakdowns
An old time advertisement extols Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey as a medical tonic to counteract decay and fatigue. It claims doctors and clergymen endorse the product, used in hospitals and as a stimulant, and warns buyers to choose only genuine medicinal whiskey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duffy
America
Duffy’s
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Fall River
Ladies of
Brown
Memorial Hall Committee
Water Works Association
New England
Pembroke’s New Monument
Senate
Admiral Porter
National Association of American Liberty
Stickney
Perley—Spofford
M’cormick
Parmenter—Pew
Gloucester
Frank C
Henry A. Parmenter
Sarah Alice
John J. Pew
John Pew
E. van Noorden
Medical
Humphreys
Albany
U. S. Army Cavalry
Mange
J.K
Humphreys’ Med. Co
Fulton St
Humphreys’ Medicine Co
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Nantasket
BOWER
Wall
Dover
Hingh
KetTurn
Nan Tashet
Herald and Globe
G. P. Cushing
Pemberton
City Notices
Public Library OF the City OF Boston
Board of Health
Superior Court
Middlesex
Frederick Classon
Melrose
Gertrude Classon
Still River
Stil River
Reading
Middlesex County
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Boston Post
Suffolk
Theo. C. Hurd
Aaron KB
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