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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1888

Page

8

Harvard Law School Centennial Dinner Recalls Legacies

A Harvard Law School Association dinner features speeches praising teachers, judges, and alumni. Orators reflect on Professor Parsons Washburne and Eliot, discuss the lawyer’s role in democracy, reforms like tenure for judges, and the school’s ties to New York and Boston practice. Notables Beaman Shattuck Fox Hobbs and Beaman pledge funds for publications and prizes.

Professor Parker Abe Parsons Washburne Old Massachusetts Carter Eliot Harvard General Sherman Italy Harvard College Divinity School Iself Law School Boston Cambridge Thayer Pisolawas C. Beaman Shattuck New York Brother Beaman Nan George G. Crocker Mr. Crocker

Chicagoos Turn Tables on champions in Detroit defeat

In Detroit on June 26 the Chicago team defeated the champions after Van Haltren and Conway pitched well. Richardson's error limited Chicago to a single earned run. The Chicago lineup featured Anson and Rowe with strong infield play while Conway and Van Haltren fended off Detroit threats.

Detroit Chicagos van Haltren Conway Richardson KR. Bilpo ALE R. BH. PO A. Ee Ryan Rich’d'n Sullivan Oj Brouthers Pettit Thomps Eo Anson O Rowe Mieffer Ganzel Willins Twitchell Burns Hanson van Hal'n Ennett Daly Anson Pfeffer Bennett Cheagues

Yale Beats Harvard To Claim College Championship

Yale defeated Harvard 5-2 in New Haven to win the college title on clean hitting in the fifth inning. Stag and Bates pitched well. Yale's bursts came from Calhoun Hunt Noyes Knowlton and McConkey with McClintock homering. Harvard scored in seventh on Willard Knowlton Hunt and Campbell. Yale alumni celebrate with fireworks and a bonfire.

YALE Harvard New Haven Conn Stacg Bates Calhoun Hunt Noyes Knowlton McCon YALES Harvards Campbell Stagg D. O Gallivan Koyden Ant Cf Henshaw Willard Dann McConkey P. McBride Clint Ro Ochland Walker McClintock Tlunt Yime McLean

Juvenile Department Offers Warm Weather Apparel

The Juvenile Department of Macallar Parker and Co at 420 Washington street markets a special line for warm weather. Readily available are blue white and black serge suits flannel and wash suits along with blouses waists sailor and kilt suits star shirt waists neckwear hose collars and cuffs.

Macallar, Parker & Co Washington Street

Harvard Divinity Alumni Meet and 1888-89 Officers Chosen

The Association of Harvard Divinity School Alumni held its annual meeting at Divinity Hall chapel with Rev J L Seward presiding in place of Rev J H Allen. Rev A Woodbury was chosen chairman and Rev T C Williams and Rev H W Foote named preachers for 1888 89. The necrology for 1887 88 listed deaths including Rev C Palfrey and others. Officers elected: President J H Allen Cambridge vice president George Bachelor Wellesley Hills secretary J L Seward Lowell and C Everett F G Peabody Muzzey Cambridge on the business committee. Dr Calthrop preached on The Divine Unity and Charles Ernest Smith of the graduating class was ordained. Smith plans missionary work in Seattle.

Association of the Alumni Harvard Divinity School Chapel of Divinity Hall J. L. Seward J. H. Allen A. Woodbury T.C. Williams H. W. Foote C. Palfrey A. Putnam W. E. Abbot J. F. Clarke A. Smith Library Committee J. H. Allen Cambridge George Bachelor Wellesley Hills Lowell C. Everett F. G. Peabody Muzzey Cambridge R. Calthrop Divine Unity Ralph Waldo Emerson Ralph Waldo Emerson at the same place just fifty years ago. _After Dr. Calthrop Charles Ernest Smith Divinity School E. H. Hall D.D Camec A. M. Lord Arlington

Racing in the Mud at Mystic Park Delays Eastern Circuit

Heavy rain postponed Mystic Park races from 2 pm to 12:30 pm today. Yesterday's event saw Yorktown Maid win by a neck after leading then breaking. the 2:28 class purse was $500 with multiple horses listed. Track improvements praised. manager Willis lauded for public welfare efforts as weather disrupted opening day.

Mystic Park Willis C. K. Drew Yorktown Maid Frank S Mepovalachi Frank’s J. H. Phillips B.m Yorktown J. FE. Turner B. G Fred Reynolds B. G. Saxon J. A. Snow Kimball Prom Inball Maldives A. Johnson Lady Emma E. F. Carpenter G. G. Graylight Reily G. m Lettie Watson

Obituary of Sydney H Gay prominent anti slavery journalist

Sydney Howard Gay died Monday at his home in West New Brighton. A Harvard man delayed by health he pursued law but left the bar for conscience. He edited the Anti Slavery Standard, co edited New York Tribune and Chicago Tribune, directed the Evening Post, and compiled a popular history of the United States and a Life of James Madison. After long paralysis his death brings release from a life of strenuous public service.

Sydney Howard Gay West New Brighton L. L Mr. Gay Hingham Mass Ebenezer Gay Harvard College Boston United States Folowers Garrison American Anti-Slavery Society Anti- Slavery Standard New York New York Tribune Chicago Chicago Tribune Relief Committee Gay Evening Post William Cullen Bryant the Post Charles Scribners’ Sons

Longtime Newton resident Seth Davis dies at 100

Seth Davis aged 100 years 9 months 22 days died Monday evening after a brief illness. Born in Ashby Mass Sept 17 1787 he moved to Newton at 15 and spent 85 years there. A teacher and public servant he helped found the Adelphian Library, the Newton Savings Bank and the Newton Cemetery Corporation.

Seth Davis Newton Ashby Mass New England Adelphian Library West Newton Atheneum Newton Savings Bank Newton Cemetery Corporation

Charming Saratoga House Offers Comfort and Spring Water

Tar Howtanp House on Broad Way in Saratoga sits among palatial summer homes. It promises charming living with the joy of home comforts and direct spring water supplied to the house at no cost.

Tar Howtanp Broad Way Saratoga

Royal Baking Powder Promotes Wholesome Bread

An advertisement extols Royal Baking Powder as uniquely wholesome for hot bread and baked goods avoiding digestion issues. It claims other powders with lime or alum are unsafe, while Royal poudre preserves flour nutrients through gas leavening without fermentation, offering superior nutritional value.

Rose Show and Society Dinners at Revere House

Notable guests from New York attended the Massachusetts Horticultural Society Rose Show dinner at the Revere House along with the K O A Society. Benjamin Kimball returns from California where he inspected San Diego Land and Improvement Company property. The Fitchburg Railroad case against President Phillips et al. sets a July 1 trial-by-jury deadline. An American Reformation Society meeting is slated for Berkeley Temple on June 27 at 7:30. Pain’s pyrotechnic show The Last Day of Pompeii faces a rain delay but aims for Thursday opening if weather permits.

Brooklyn Boston Mexico Langdell New York Supreme Court Shattuck Austen G. Fox Harvard Law School Association Senate New Yor New England New Amsterdam Society of St Harvard Law School Law School Carter Alfred Hemenway New Hampshire Ichabod Bartlett Cenar Ichabod Chamberlain Beaman Harvard Demosthenes General Butler Lowell Court of Common Pleas Shelley Butler Lawrence Lowell United States Samuel Williston Association Hemenway Marland C. Hobbs Harvard Law Review Hobbs Massachusetts Horticultural Society Revere House J.N. May J. DeWolf K. O. A. Society Revere Benjamin Kimball California San Diego Land and Improvement Company Robert D. Smith Mt. Vernon Street Fitchburg Railroad Corporation Phillips Et al Justice Field American Reformation Society Berkeley Temple Berkeley Street David B. Jutton Pain Pompeii

Graduation Exercises At Salem Normal School

Salem June 26. The graduating exercises at Normal Hall featured a salutation by Miss Rose Plunkett Glenwood a class song by Miss Lizzie F Currier Amesbury and a valedictory by Miss Laura E Howland Wakefield Diplomas were awarded to four graduates in the advanced class and thirty eight of the lower class.

Salem Salem Normal School Normal Hall Rose Plunkett Glenwood Lizzie F. Currier Amesbury Laura E. Howland Wakefield

Fine clipper Sarah to Azores voyage in July

The bark Sarah advertises a regular summer voyage to the Azores, sailing about July 5 with a ten week round trip. It offers cabin accommodations for a few passengers and doctor H. W. Adams will accompany the party. Messrs. E. A. Adams & Co. of 115 State Street, Boston, are the owners for further information.

Sarah Azores H. W. Adams Messrs. E. A. Adams & Co State Street Boston

Picturesque tour through the Rocky Mountains announced

Messrs Raymond and Whitcomb announce a Colorado tour for July leaving Boston Monday the 28th. The journey covers scenic sections along the Denver and Rio Grande and Union Pacific lines visiting famed resorts gorges cañons and passes. Day travel with hotel stops at night. Descriptive circulars available from W Raymond 296 Washington Street.

Messrs Raymond & Whitcomb Colorado Boston Denver & Rio Grande Union Pacific Railways Yellowstone National Park W. Raymond Washington Street School Street

Clarendon Hotel Opens at Saratoga Springs

The Clarendon Hotel at Saratoga Springs opens this year with landlord Charles E. Leland returning to assure guest attention. Its hilltop location overlooks Congress Spring Park, blending access to waters with retreat to elegant quiet, appealing to waters visitors and summer society alike.

Clarenden Hotel Saratoga Springs Charles E. Leland Saratoga Congress Spring Company

Kensington Hotel at Saratoga Prepares for Cleveland Visit

The Kensington Hotel at Saratoga Springs sits on Saratoga Lake boulevard overlooking Congress Park. Proprietor Grening, also Congress Park manager, is preparing extensive renovations for the anticipated visit of President and Mrs. Cleveland, with leading springs nearby and easy access on foot.

Saratoga Springs Saratoga Lake Boulevard Congress Park Grening Cleveland

Court Proceedings Open in June Term with Foreman Shaw

The United States District Court opened its June term with Father McGuiness of Jamaica Plain offering prayer. John J. Shaw of Boston was appointed foreman as the jury retired to consider presentment after the judge gave the charge.

United States District Court Jdunea Nelson Father McGuiness Jamaica Plain John J. Shaw Boston

Supreme Judicial Court June 26 Actions in Equity

Motions and matters in equity heard. Mary E Dodge vs Old Colony Railroad Co concerns a grant granting free passage on the railroad to her family. The court considers whether the term family includes all descendants. Case to full bench. Also Farnsworth v Pawtucket and Middlesex Superior Court June 26 hearing jury waived cases and uncontested divorce list for June 27.

Mary E. Dodge Old Colony Railroad Company John C. Dodge Attleboro Providence Railroad Company C. B. Farnsworth Pawtucket J. H. Benton

Whalen v City of Boston damages case in Superior Court

Margaret Whalen sues City of Boston for 5000 damages from June 15 1885 when a horse attached to a city cart ran over her on Charles Street injuring her. Jury returns verdict for defendant after resuming hearings on motions for new trials. Attorneys L M Child T E Barry for plaintiff Robert W Nason for defendant. This was last jury case of the sitting.

Superior Court Pitman Thompson Margaret Whalen City of Boston Charles Street L. M. Child T. E. Barry Robert W. Nason

Superior Court action seeks damages over defective work in Salem house

In Essex County on June 26 judge BisHor presiding No 3894 Cox vs Symonds an action to recover damages for alleged defective repair and alteration work on the plaintiff's Salem residence H F co attorney for plaintiff C H Symonds for defendant The divorce list will be in order for tomorrow

Beautiful Balch Mansion Opens in Saratoga

The Balch Mansion on Broadway, Saratoga, opens with an attractive house and superior table. Mrs Balch oversees the kitchen. most rooms are likely engaged. Terms are reasonable given the house’s excellence and location. Applicants are urged to apply at once.

Balch Broadway Saratoga

Also Mentioned on This Page

C. C. Beaman Choate Benjamin D. Silliman Board of Railroad Commissioners Aw School Charles Francis Adams, Jr James Russell Assay Harvard University Senate of Massachusetts M. W. Fuller Louis D. Brandeis, Esq Treasury Department Washington Louis D. Brandeis Harane Law School Association Mr. Chamberlain Charles 8 Fairchild Detroits Philadelphia Phillies Keefe Fogarty McGuire Giants Casey Delehanty New Yorks Farrar Ward Oj Peleh Rock Slattery Whitney O Irwin Connor Ewing Palrs Philadelphias Sanders Wagonhurst Irwin Keele Kelly Indianapolis Pittsburg Boyle New Yar Pittsburgs Fe Seery Bassett Dalrymple G'ehy Myers Coleman Pimeguibearie Pittsburgh Hines Dalrympie Glasscock Kuehne Seery Dunlap Urpire Lynch Sentra The Alumni Association Charles E. Smith Pirat Cisco Kee Drew and Whitcomb Clerk F, Shuert Rocky Mountains Supreme Judicial Court C. Allen Chester H. Graves & Sons Paris Baker’s W. Baker & CO Dorchester
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