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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1888

Page

8

Bunker Hill Day Parade Captures Charlestown Festivities

The Bunker Hill parade in Charlestown marks the Seventeenth of June celebration with heat, banners, and a grand procession. Governors and civic leaders observe as floats, bands, and riders move from Hill Street through Chelsea Street to Monument Square, highlighting a century of patriotic spectacle and community pride.

Charlestown Cadets Mark Twenty Fourth Anniversary Banquet

Cadets of Company A Fifth Infantry led a parade to the Quincy House for their 24th anniversary banquet. Gov Ames staff Colonel Shepherd and many officials attended. speeches followed and a large crowd enjoyed a dinner at the Waverley House. A monument ground concert and balloon ascent drew crowds in Sullivan square.

Corey Hill Fairy Grotto Far West Deadwood Preble Henry L. Page C. J. Larravee Thomas M. Holden J. P. Hazlett P. F. Harrigan Clark D Suffolk Auburn Locks Jockey Club E. G. Brown William P. Henry Henry A. Walker James G. Jones L. M. Gilchrist Henry I. York George W Ames Waverley House O’brien Board of Aldermen Common Council Fifth Infantry Quincy House Salem Charlestown Philip J. Doherty Shepherd Governor Ames E. J. Russell State Prison Haynes Conn and Fox Fifth Regiment Frothingham Jrouse First Artillery Marshall Thomas H. Hall Stevens Pray Edward Reilly Samuel Leonard John Dalton William HH. Oakes L. H. Bateman Lynn Commonwealth Marshal Hall Edes Line of the Fifth Ed Reidy Boston Frank W. Pray George S. Chapin J. E. Phipps Samuel H. Leonard Pease Missouri Association Monument Ground Sullivan Square Suffolk Band Dorchester Bay Gus Rogers

The Afternoon Parade of Military Firemen and Civic Units

A large noonday procession in Boston featured soldiers, firefighters, cadets, and civic groups moving from Harvard to Monument Avenue then through Chestnut Chelsea and Bunker Hill streets. Notable participants included Baldwin's Boston Cadet Band, Marines, Charlestown units, and veterans organizations. After the parade, groups held banquets at Quincy House and Monument Hall, with officials delivering addresses and many open houses conducted.

Johnson Baldwin Boston Company of Marines Henry Whiting John J. Homan Charles F.stacey J. H. Lombard J. H. Wooster H. E. Boynton Jean Messaud Salem William H. Oakes G. TH. Benyon F. P. Barnes Robert B. Edes Charles Foster Fred L. Clayton Mitchell Fred McDonald National Lancers W. 8.Tolman Charlestown Artillery Edward Jagan Charlestown Edward F. Grandy Hugh O’brien Charles H. Allen Board of Aldermen D. F. Barry Suffolk Abraham Lincoln Grand Army of the Republic Everett A. Stevens George L. Stearns O. Stone Thomas Francis Meagher Union Veteran’s Union Alexander Mack Army John Reade Navy E. J. Trull Sons of Veterans Fred EF. Stotz W. A. Delano E. Robinson Hyde Park Harvard Main Warren Streets Monument Avenue Monument Square Chestnut Chelsea Streets City Square Park Adams Chelsea Bunker Hill Lexington High Elm Gardner Seaver Cambridge Austin Washington Devens Main Streets Quincy House Artillery Company Lexington and Bunker Hill Streets City Guard Veteran Firemen’s Association Barnicoat Fire Association Monument Hall Camrell F. W. Barry The Barnicoats Alderman Doherty

Cadets Anniversary Banquet at Waverly House

After a Charlestown military parade yesterday Capt Oakes commanded the militia battalion and jumped from his horse to join the Ouiney Banquet at the Waverly House noting a jolly anniversary event with notes of the day.

Charlestown Oakes

Monument Association Holds Annual Battle Anniversary Meeting

The Monument Association met on the battle anniversary day at the Historic Genealogical Society. Judge Charles Devens presided with prayers from Rev. Dr. Griffis. The group reviewed last year’s records, noted the Prescott monument dedication, and discussed the cyclorama while honoring late members and honoring General Sheridan’s recovery prospects. New honorary members and associate members were elected, and officers named, including a push for an elevator to the monument top.

Bunker Hill Monument Association Historic Genealogical Society Charles Devens Griffis Bunker Hill Monument Association Prescott Monument Ancient and Honourable Artillery Company of London Bunker Hill Monument Devens Battle of William Perkins Perkins Uriel Crocker Lorenzo Miles Standish Crocker Osmyn Brewster General Sheridan Sheridan Northwest Territory Massachusetts New Hampshire Concord Exeter United States William Sherman Thomas K. Bayard Douglas Putnam Daniel E. Sickles George Crook Nelson A. Miles F. W. Lincoln Charles H. Allen W. H. Blanchard J. Elliot Blanchard Brookline Rufus Coffin Clement S. Houghton Joseph P. B. Henshaw Willian T. Jones Augustus T. Perkins Henry H. Sprague Henry Stone Edward Isaiah Thomas George W. Wright Duxbury Edward T. Barker Joshua P. Bodfish Nathaniel J. Bradlee Francis Brooks T. Quincy Browne Samuel ©. Cobb Charles R. Codhman Uriel H. Crocker Abram E. Cutter James Dana Franklin Darracott Charles Deane F. Gordon Dexter Oliver Ditson Henry H. Edes William Everett Charles Y Airbanks Thomas G. Frothingham Henry K. Frothingham Edward K. Hale John Homans James F. Hunnewell William H. Kent Abbott Lawrence Amory A. Lawrence Charlies Lawrence Henry Lee Theodore Lyman Pames Russell Lowell Henry Lyon W. T. R. Arvin Charles Merriam Edward 5. Moseley George B. Neal Grenville H. Norcross Oliver W

Knights Templars Parade Draws Grand Civic Pageant

The Cour de Lion Commandery and Knights Templars hosted guests in a large parade from Quincy and American houses to Charlestown, with a noon formation led by Reeves's Band. Massachusetts and Rhode Island grand officers, Maine and New Hampshire contingents, and Portland and Togus units joined a day of banquet, toasts, and a harbor trip aboard the Nantasket. Governor Ames reviewed the procession from the Waverley House as 550 knights dined at the banqueting.

Cour de Lion Commandery Knights Templers Quincy Charlestown Thompson Square Reeves Providence D. W. Reeves William T. Rowe Charles W. Sawyer Charles O. Fox Aaron Sargent James L. Blackmer Joseph W. Linnell Copur de Lion Commandery Will'am H. Kent Daniel E. Chase William. Patterson John B. Wilson Joseph W. Hill L. Elliott Pierce Charles C. Frye Thomas Kellough HE. Boynton Arthur W. Dennis E. {. Doolittle Emnent Eugene HH. Richards Boston Dudley A. Massey Winslow Lewis O. W. Upham Hugh de Payens Frederick H. Spring Joseph Warren Richard Beeching William Parkman F. J. Joss Beauseant Charlies EK. Pierce St. Omer Samuel G. Stiness A. T. Pollard Grand Royal Arch Massachusetts George A. Shehan de Molay Washington, D. C George W. Storer Alfred Parker St. Elmo Meriden Conn W. E. Tyner Cavalry R. I Rantente Cour de Lion George F. Mullett Knight Chandler Portland John BE Sawyer Grand Commandery Maine Togus Dunlap Bath Frank A. Palmer New Hampshire Regiment St. Gerard Littleton N. H C. H. Applebee New Hampshire Main Sullivan High Elm Waverley Hrouse George H. Allen Rhode Island James A. Locke J.J. Bell J. W. Cadman Alfred Chapman Osgood W.W. Upham Hugh de Payne James Swords Charles C. Fry John P. Sanborn E. L. Freeman W. H. H. Soule N. S. Kimball Warren Bridge Nouth

Banquet at Youngs Hotel Honours London Captain

Twelve members of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company hosted a complimentary banquet at Youngs Hotel for Captain Woolmer-Williams of the Honourable Artillery Company of London. The informal event featured flags and colors of England and America, with autographs and a special menu surrounded by entwined national colors. Present were General S. C. Lawrence Major George O. Carpenter Captain Wholias L. Temple Captain John L. Stevenson Lieutenant George H. Allen Colonel Henry Walker Captain John Mack Captain Edward Wyman Lieutenant Sidney M. Hedge A. Shuman and Captain A. A. Folsom.

Young’s Hotel Ancient and Honorable Artillery Woohner- Williams Honourable Artillery Company of London England America Woolmer-Williams 8. C. Lawrence George O. Carpenter Wholias L. Temple John L. Stevenson George H. Allen Henry Walker John Mack Edward Wyman Sidney M. Hedge A. Shuman A. A. Folsom

Boston Superior Court First Session Damages and Dockets

In the June sessions of the Boston Superior Court cases include William H. Chandler v City of Boston for land taken on Long Island with damages awarded 917.57. Other matters include Joshua B. Whitney v Lyman Locke on horse title, John Collins v Albert Lockhart seeking 10000 in personal injury damages, and multiple docket entries across first and second sessions with numerous tort actions, replevin, and restraints. The record lists attorneys for both sides and notes trial status and adjournments as needed.

Superior Court Pitman William H. Chandler City of Boston Long Island T. J. Gargan P. H. Keating T. M. Babson Joshua B. Whitney Lyman Locke F. G. Holcombe H. F. Naphen John Collins Albert Lockhart Leonard Street H. L. Barker J. MelIntire Thompson Wilhelmina Brown City of Boston Warren J. Hillis R. W. Nason Margaret Herbert C Street South William Gaston Joseph Bennett Robert W. Nason Whalen Fifield Reynolds Webster Rogers Mylord Smith Hopkins White Thayer MacGaffigan Bos- Loh Mclintire Roberts Cox Kosmer Manufacturing Co OOH Emsr Eop Boson Young Saine Same Deavis Hunt Rolland LATER Timothy Coyle Fitchburg Railroad Cambridge B. Wadsleigh George A. Torrey Margaret Jacobs North Street J. L. Eldredge D. F. Fitz I’. M. Babson Henry T. Brigham Helen John A. Caddigan Caddigan Buchanan & Lyall George E. Curry A. P. Worthen W.N. Osgood

Veterans Meet at Quincy House and Nantasket Reunion

Troop A of the First Massachusetts Cavalry gathered at the Quincy House with President Sherman in the chair and Secretary Downing reading the prior record. Deaths of George Atherton and John Gould announced. officers reelected. Veterans recalled seventy two engagements including James Island and Gettysburg. Separately the Twenty Ninth Regiment Veterans held a Nantasket Beach reunion with Barnes as president and Wright as color bearer for life.

First Massachusetts Cavalry Quincy House Sherman Downing George R. Atherton John T. Gould Albert A. Sherman Samuel N. Davenport Adams Oliver Downing James Island Gettysburg Chancellorsville Wilderness Five Forks Army of the Potomac Twenty-Ninth Regiment Nantasket Beach Joseph H. Barnes Joseph O'Neil Daniel W. Lee Jenny S. Braden Samuel W. Hunt Samuel ©. Wright Tomas W. Clarke Andrew P. Fisher Edward W. Greene George B. Cogswell Samuel O. Wright

Superior Court June 18 Bishop cases heard

In Essex County Superior Court Richards vs Heath no action 4246 recorded a judgement of $06 for plaintiff. Cox vs Symonds no. 3894 breach of contract in repairing a house brought by Edward Smith Cox. On trial. H F Hurlburt for plaintiff C Symonds for defence.

Superior Court Essex County Bishop Richards

Probate Court Probate Notices June 18 Plymouth County

Plymouth County probate records list wills probated with executors and administrators named for Noah Prince Thomas Prince Ephraim Bartlett Martha Bartlett Almira Churchill Myra Holmes Richard Carter Mary Carter Mary Clark Robert Haskins Rebecca Simmons Francis Collamore Walter Faunce Caroline Bartlett Mary Bartlett Caroline Bartlett John Bartlett Arthur Lord Henry Weston Azel Washburn Judith Washburn Nathaniel Sylvester Charles F Briggs Elizabeth Taylor George M Taylor Fannie Sparrows Harriet Clapp Zenas Bumpers Abbie Cutter John F Bourne Jane Winsor Lydia Stoddard Susan Weston Nancy Battles Owen Perkins Joseph Holmes with will annexed Guardians appointed for minors and guardianship and trustee appointments noted. Real estate sales leave to sell granted to Mandana Morris Francis Vaughn Charles Atwood George Cushing George Bassett David Mann Nancy Mann guardians for minors Mary Smith Warren L Smith Litchfield trustee under Sarah Vinal will.

Plymouth County Brooks J. Wills Noah Prince Kingston Thomas Prince Ephraim Bartlett Plymouth Martha YT. Bartlett Almira H. Churchill Myra. C. Holmes Richard Carter Middleboro Mary E. Carter Mary E. Clark Abington Robert W. Haskins Rebecca Simmons Pembroke Francis Collamore Walter H. Faunce Samuel N. Sturtevant Plympton Caroline A. Bartlett Mary N. Bartlett John E. Bartlett Arthur Lord Henry Weston Azel W. Washburn Wareham Judith Washburn Aaron Pratt Cohassett Nathaniel B. Sylvester Norwell Louisa N. Briggs Charles F. Briggs Elizabeth A. Taylor George M. Taylor Chico Cal Maria C. Sprout Fannie E. Sparrows Elizah T. Clapp Scituate Harriet A. Clapp Nathan Washburn Middieboro Zenas Bumpers George Cutter Boston Abbie E. Cutter Abby Bourne John F. Bourne Stephen W. Gifford Medford Jane Winsor Duxbury Catharine Ciardner Lydia L. Stoddard Hingham Mary L. Swift Brockton Susan 8. Weston Jane W. Battles Nancy Battles Fred A. Perkins Owen D. Perkins West Bridgewater Ann E. Faunce Edward Holmes Abby B. Jones Paraclete W. Holmes Lucy Howe Joseph Holmes Mandana Mary Js. Smith Mary G Warren L Viola Alice J. Smith William H. Litchfield Sarah L. Vinal

Reception to Grand Master Taber

Worthy Grand Master Robert M. Taber was honored at a Parker House reception and dinner hosted by the present and past masters of the order. About thirty members attended with William M. Will presiding. James M. Tracey delivered the welcome, Taber replied, and several speakers praised his energetic leadership and the order’s rapid progress.

Taber Massachusetts Robert M. Taber Parker House Order William M. Will James M. Tracey James M. Burdock D. G. M. A. S. Pinkerton Worcester Mass Gi. W. Eh, Cavanagh Lynn James Prices E. 5. Keeley Hyde Park Joseph York Lowell

Ninth Regiment Picnic at Oak Island Draws Big Crowd

At Oak Island the Ninth Regiment picnic drew between 7000 and 8000 people. Over $400 was added to the fund for the regiment's trip through New York State. Events included stone putting won by J. B. Carney of South Boston for $10, with D. McLane of Medford taking $5. hammer throw won by S. D. McLane for $10 and Tom Aiken of Providence for $5. In the half mile P. R. Bates won $5 and T. Layne $3.

Ninth Regiment Oak Island New York State J. B. Carney South Boston D. McLane Medford Tom Aiken Providence P. R. Bates T. Layne

Superior Court Calendar Notice for June 19

Middlesex county court list for Tuesday June 19 shows cases Dempsey Navin L I Brewery versus Kendall Biathrow versus Parker Jana vy versus Taylor Gunnerson versus Heaton Nally versus Richburg Murphy versus Troeder road Brigham versus Lyons Hurst versus Carr Lynch versus Harris Wellington versus Williams Aldrich versus Garcelow with judge Hammond presiding.

Sale of Acclimated Horses at Walker’s Bazaar

A major sale of first class stock is set for Thursday at Walker's Horse and Carriage Bazaar, with many horses owned by gentlemen abroad or preparing to travel. Horses can be inspected today and tomorrow. Mr W. Balch handles consignments and can provide details. The sale features noted horses including a roan gelding, a Bayard Knox lineage, and other celebrated teams.

Walker’s Horse and Carriage Bazaar Portland Street W. A Balch Peryonshire Street Me CT Walker

Lowell men fined in Superior Court entries

Rutherford of Lowell received seventy days in the house of correction for assault on an officer. Robert McCann of Framingham served two months for drunkenness. Peter McGuire of Woburn was fined thirty dollars and costs for cruelty to a horse. John Driscoll of Lowell drew six months in the house of correction for larceny.

Middlesex County Aldrich J. Allen Rutherford Lowell House of Correction Robert McCann Framingham Peter McGuire Woburn John Driscoll

Probate Court Admits Wills and Grants Administrations

In the Essex County Probate Court a number of wills were proven in Salem yesterday for residents including Mary K. Boyce Lynn Charles Adams Newbury Emeline Clark North Andover Mary Gilbraith Ipswich Susan J. Hale Gloucester Julia Hayes Salem Lucy A Holt Andover John Orne Newburyport Mary Sharpie Haverhill John B Skinner Lynn Alfred A Ward Peabody Edward S Atwood Salem and Mary J Kuchanan Marblehead Administrations were granted on the estates of Patrick Collins Danvers Daniel Currier Salem Elizabeth Dillion Swampscott Susan M Dale Gloucester Abigail Jaunderson Salem Mary B Jewett Hamilton Garrett Cross Lynn Tinny Kane Salem George F Abbott.

Essex County Salem Mary K. Boyce Lynn Charles Adams Newbury Emeline Clark North Andover Mary Gilbraith Ipswich Susan J. Hale Gloucester Julia Hayes Lucy A. Holt Andover John Orne Newburyport Mary Sharpie Haverhill John B. Skinner Alfred A. Ward Peabody Edward S. Atwood Mary J. Kuchanan Marble

Is It The Body Of Mary Quinn Found At Harbor

Harbor police recovered a female corpse from the water near the South ferry. Authorities claim the body may be Mary Quinn, who reportedly jumped from the ferry last March. The body lay at Grove street Inorgue awaiting identification.

Mary Quinn South Ferry Grove Street

New Governor for the Bluenoses in Ottawa Resignation

The Hon. A. W. McLellan resigns as Postmaster General and is named Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia. The Ottawa announcement dated June 18 confirms the appointment, marking a shift in Canadian politics with McLellan stepping into a provincial ceremonial role.

Ottawa Ont A. W. McLellan Nova Scotia

Mass Society of the Cincinnati Annual Meeting at Parker House

The Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati will hold its annual meeting at the Parker House with a 10:30 AM standing committee session, a 12:00 noon business meeting, and a 2:30 PM dinner.

Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati Parker House Busines Oakland Garden Essler Alludin Boston St. Botolph Club Newbury Street Neo Bosworth Street Pilling Great Ocean Pier Revere Beach New England Pompeii Huntington Avenue Messrs H. J. Pain Sidney Cooper Messrs. Pain Manhattan Beach Monument Hill American Reformation League Clarendon Street Baptist Church Boston Grocers’ Association Melville Gardens

Anniversary observance at Mrs Kittredge’s residence

A quiet Bunker Hill anniversary musicale was held at 24 Worcester Square hosted by Mrs. Kittredge. Notable performances included piano and violin by C D Miller and M C Alfred, songs by W Brown and W Turner, and a Beethoven sonata by D Miller. Elocution by W W Ramsdell and singing by J Aldrich Libbey complemented piano accompaniment by Dietrich, Alfred, and Hadley.

Bunker Hill

Spider Man Arrested in Merrimac Street Assault Case

Isaac O'Neil Weir known as the Belfast Spider was arrested by Officer Burrell of Station 3 yesterday for assault and battery on two men on Merrimac street.

Isaac O'Neil Weir Belfast Officer Burrell Station 3 Merrimac Street

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