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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1889

Page

6

Bunker Hill Society Retires President Devens Addresses Tablet Controversy

The Bunker Hill Monument Association held its sixty sixth annual meeting at the Historic Genealogical Society hall in Boston. Judge Charles Devens presided delivering an address on the battle and the need to honor only those who fought at Bunker Hill while noting committee disagreements over city tablets.

Bunker Hill Monument Bunker Hill Douglass Putnam Crook D. E. Sickles Nelson A. Miles Harrison Louis A. Kimberly Devens Boston Association Nathaniel J. Bradlee Oliver Ditson William H. Kent P. H. Sheridan Judge Devens Pennsylvania John Bright F. W. Lincoln United States Winthrop Square Beacon Hill Monument William W. Wheildon Granite Lodge Fund Bunker Hill National Bank J. B. Goodnow Boston Safe Deposit and Trust Company New England Trust Company Frederic W. Lincoln The Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association J. Huntington Wolcott Samuel H. Russell Abbott Lawrence Thomas ©. Amory William 5. Appleton William Aspinwall Edward T. Barker Joshua P. Bodtish Osmyn Brewster Francis Brooks I. Quincy Brovwne Samuel C. Cobb Charles R. Codman Uriel H. Crocker Abram Henry Lyon W. T. R. Marvin Charles Merriam Edward Moseley George B. Neal Grenville H. Norcross Oliver W. Peabody Thomas H. Perkins William G. Prescott Alexander H. Rice Leverett Saltonstall Hiram Shurtleff Joseph B. Thomas Henry Walker J. Collins Warren Lucas H. Warren Thomas J. Whidden Roger Wolcott Andrew C. Fearing, Jr Timothy T. Sawyer Lincoln Society Charles Devens Lawrence Faneuil Hall Our Old North Lexington Philip Maine Andros England Port Royal Canada Pepperell Louisburg Gibraltar America Europe Burgoyne General Gates Saratoga Mexico Central America South America New World Brazil France Atlantic

Dedication at Bunker Hill Tablets in Winthrop Square

Rain shortened the dedication of bronze tablets in Winthrop Square Boston honoring 140 men who fell at Bunker Hill on June 17, 1775. Mayor Hart spoke of liberty, equality, and civic devotion, with Hon. John R. Murphy delivering Webster’s oration and the poems read for the ceremony.

Hart John R. Murphy Winthrop Square Mayor Hart Webster Bunker Hill Boston Seaboard Atlantic Ocean Pacific Ocean Great Lakes Gulf of Mexico Rio Grande Arraigne Ase Atlantic Pacific England Ireland Scotland Africa America Joseph Warren Thomas Gardner Moses Parker William Moore Andrew MecAinty Isaac Baldwin Benjamin Walker Amaziah Fassett Joseph Spaulding Connecticut Massachusetts New England Benjamin F. Stacey Albert A. Folsom Homer Rogers Thomas F. Keenan William H. Oakes Frank E. Bagley Israel F. Pierce William J. Doherty New Hampshire Quincy

Rebecca Nourse Descendants Hold Salem Reunion and Tablet Plan

Descendants of Rebecca Nourse gathered at Danvers Centre in a basket social after a July 19, 1692 witch execution and cemetery monument dedication. Aaron Nourse reports a granite fence and grounds improvements funded by descendants. fund drive seeks endowment and a granite tablet naming forty defenders. Subscriptions to Aaron Nourse, 85 Andrews Street, Salem.

Danvers Rebecca Nourse Salem First Church Danvers Centre Aaron Nourse Association Andrews Street Mass

Military Reunion of First Massachusetts Cavalry at Quincy House

The First Massachusetts Cavalry Company G held its annual meeting at the Quincy House, also marking the Aldie battle. Elected officers were President A. A. Sherman, Vice President S. M. Davenport, and Secretary Oliver Downing. Guest Charles M. Smith of Company E spoke with others during the after dinner reminiscences.

First Massachusetts Cavalry Quincy House Aldie A. A. Sherman S. M. Davenport Oliver Downing Charles M. Smith Sherman Davenport

Use Horsford's Acid Phosphate for digestion and vitality

Dr. H. C. McVoy of Algona Iowa endorses Horsford's Acid Phosphate, reporting relief in dyspepsia nervous exhaustion and wakefulness and improved spirits in biliary disturbances. London Lancet praises Montserrat Lime Fruit Juice as a pure and delicious hot weather drink.

Horsford H. C. McVoy Algona London Lancet Montserrat

Lasell Girls Drill In Uniforms At Class Day Exercises

Visitors witness armed girl companies from Lasell Seminary perform precise drill amid blue caps and white flannel blouses. Captains Whitney Keeler and Major Duchesney judge, awarding blue banners to Company A and others. Evening class day program features Maude Mathews address, musical items, and a graduation announcement for the class of ’89 with a forthcoming principal’s reception and Wednesday graduation.

Auburndale Lasell Seminary Hamilton Regular Army St. Nicholas Whitney Laurence Duchesney George A. Keeler F. L Company A Keeler Y Company A Napoleon Maude KE. Mathews Carrie M. Brown Josephine Bogart Francis M. Barbour Lasell Leah Forets Maude Oliver Helen Gilbert Elizabeth Harwood Edith J. Gale Winnie Belle Ewing Miss Ewing Mary W. Packard Grace E. Huntington Charles ©. Bragdon Friends of the Seminary

Contests on the Water at Quinsigamond Regatta

Rainy gusts and choppy water marked a Boston regatta on Lake Quinsigamond. Oarsmen Teemer Hosmer Ten Eyck and McKay led early in the professional single scull, with Teemer finishing first in 15m 7s as McKay placed second and Ten Eyck third.

Teemer Hosmer Ten Eyck Lake Quinsigamond Mystic River James F. Ormond William Woolley Alderman Folsom Chelsea Bridge Chelsea John Teemer George H. Hosmer John McKay James Ten Eyck P. H. Conley Fred A. Plaisted William F. Conley Jerry J. Casey W. F. Conley Casey McKay Plaisted Boston California West End Woolley Ien Eyck W. K. Conney S. Piaisted Charlestown Fitzpatrick P. J. Donovan Donovan Whitehall Joseph Powers Mate T. J. McCarthy Albert Everett Calnan Crowley McKendry Barker McCarthy Powers Cainan Doorovan Stroke Breen Shawmut Conley Charles River Shawmuts D. H. Morrissey Frank L. Wells William Brown James Butler

Grace Weed Weds Thomas H Eckseldt at Home

At the Weed residence Grace Weed and Thomas H. Eckseldt unite in marriage with Rev. Andrew McKeown officiating assisted by Rev. Johnson. Only close relatives and friends attend. Beautiful gifts are reported received.

Newton Alonzo S. Weed Grace Thomas H. Eckseldt New Bedford Andrew McKeown Mr. Johnson

ColLEct Graduates Gowns and Menswear Ad

CoLLEct graduates can find academic gowns for Commencement Day use at G. W. Simmons & Co. If you want a new summer suit this week read the advertisement of this house and leave an order for one of the Scotch tweeds before it is too late.

G. W. Simmons & Co.’s

Pearline Wash Lets Everyone Improve Cleaning Results

A brief note asserts Pearline offers rich content and broad usefulness for washing, claiming the product improves cleaning outcomes for all users. The statement emphasizes quality content and universal applicability to household laundry tasks.

Third annual New England Amateur Rowing Regatta at Quinsigamond

The third annual regatta of the New England Amateur Rowing Association was held on Lake Quinsigamond. The water was fine and the course produced very pretty contests though the weather was unpropitious and a large crowd did not materialize.

Worcester Bradfords Fred Haas Wachusects W. J. Finn Salems F Edward Leary Warwicks Neponset D. W. Shea The Crescents W.J. Carroll Neponsets James Sutcliffe City Points John E. Nagle Metropolitans O New York Haas Shea Nagie D. A. McPhee Joseph Bergen Shawmuts George J. Kirby Narragansetts J. J. Duggan Salem A. A. Frates Cumberlands Portland M. J. Davis Dirigos Bergen Davis McPhee Rogers Ryan Caffrey Pilkington and Nagle Metropolitans Glavin and Magee J. J. O'Malley Wachusetts O’malley Riversides Cambridge West Ends Lake Quinsigamond Speciau New England Amateuur Rowing Association

Dangerous Practices at Albany Station Slip Hazard

A reader laments banana peel hazards on sidewalks and at Albany Newton stations after a friend nearly slipped on a platform. The note also condemns umbrellas carried level with the eyes of others, urging safer conduct to prevent injuries. Boston date listed as June 14.

Taverner Albany Newton Boston

Overhead check rein condemned by champion of animal welfare

A Boston letter writer denounces the overhead check rein as cruel and unnatural, urging Parliament and society to abolish it. He cites evidence of suffering in horses used for driving and pulling carts, notes Britain’s laws against the practice, and laments Britain’s lead over the United States in animal protection.

Mr. Taverner Great Britain Times Boston

Seattle Fire Relief Appeal From Boston Mayors

An 1889 despatch from Seattle asks Boston residents for relief funds after the June 6 fire. Mayor Moran of Seattle and Boston Mayor Hart request monetary contributions to be sent to Boston City Hall for forwarding, with receipts and press acknowledgment.

SeaTrig Wash. T Boston Mass Rovert Moran Seattle City Hall Daily Press Thomas N. Hart

Consul General Phelan Surprised by Halifax Appointment

Despatch from Washington names Wakefield G. Frye of Maine as consul general at Halifax. Consul General Phelan, unaware of the change, expects Frye to arrive soon and plans to return to St. Louis after his successor takes over.

Phelan Hallifax N.S Washington Wakefield G. Frye Maine Halifax St. Louis

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