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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1888

Page

8

Entertainment and civic notes from a Boston church event

The Young People’s Christian Endeavor Society held an vestry entertainment with about 150 attendees. Performances included songs and cornet solos by Miss Mary E. Welch and a bass solo by Mr. Clark, followed by a collation. Additional items mention a pyrotechnic show “The Last Days of Pompeii,” fire alarm box updates, a petition about Faneuil Hall, a court matter on embezzlement, a Knights Templar pilgrimage, fireworks entrance changes, and a letter-stealing arrest in Malden.

Young People’s Christian Endeavor Society Clarendon Street Baptist Church Mary E. Welch Clark Varrell Miss Welch Gerrish Pompeii Pain Huntington Avenue Board of Aldermen Faneuil Hall Travis-Swinton J. Benjamin Palmer Messrs Finn Joseph Warren Knights Templars Boston Newport R. L Washington Knights ‘Templars

Senators Defeated 13 to 0 by Bostons at South End grounds

In a rain affected game 2426 fans watched Boston overpower Washington 13 to 0. Every Boston starter had at least one hit and runs. Radbourne pitched mostly perfect ball with two walks allowed. The Phillies beat the Giants in Philadelphia as Connor’s fielding miscues produced four unearned runs. Detroit defeated Chicago in a rain delayed game.

South End Bostons Senators Jim Whitney Klusman Kelly Hoy Radbourn Hornung Brown Wise Dick Gohuston Telly Donnelly Wilmot Morrill Fiostons Boestons Tiwo Johnston Nash Washnotons Philadelphias NEW Yorks BULPO A. E. Hi Ward Duffinton Slattery SO Ku Clements Whitney Bastian Tatfield Welch Geta Hiladelphias Buffinton Clements St Len Celehunty Connor Phtadelphias New Yorks i Onut Wood Lieman Hatfied Irwin Icrar Pelehanty Karvar Ewing Detroit Detroits Chivagos A. Ee R A. Ee Rich D’n O' Ryan R&p Bronihers O Sullivan Thomps’n O Feitit Rfk Rowe Chicagos Gauzel Hanslon Sullivan Richardson Hanlon Nfeffer Borchers Ryan Getzein Brouthers Pfeffer Anson Thompson Valentine

Lowells Take Commanding Lead in First Inning

In Manchester on June 27 the Lowell team led early thanks to Shinnick’s four bagger with bases loaded, but steady play pushed Manchester ahead by final inning. Score details show Manchester 6 to 6 in a tense finish as Worcester defeated Salem in a separate outing with notable catches by Burke and solid pitching by Meister. About 700 spectators attended.

Manchester N. H Lowells Shinnick Dowelss Worcestrer Salems Worcesters Ufner Goodwin Henry Burke Salem Meister Worcester Worcestera

Post Globe series opener ends in five easy innings

The Wellington grounds saw The Post and Globe squads open a three game set. The Posts dominated in a five inning affair scoring 12 runs to 2 for the Globes with Ellerby Templeman and Nolan delivering doubles and a stout pitching effort by Willis.

Wellington

Obituary of Joseph W. Ward prominent Boston line

Joseph W. Ward son of Andrew H Ward of Boston and great grandson of General Artemus Ward died June 13 1838 in Oakland California aged 74. Last survivor of the drug firm Henshaw Ward Co a Mason and Shrewsbury family linked figure. He leaves a widow five children two brothers a sister and other relatives.

Joseph W. Ward Andrew H. Ward Boston Artemus Ward Shrewsbury Mass David Henshaw Oakland Cal Mr. Ward Henshaw, Ward & Co Columbian Lodge St. Paul's de Molay Commandery Benjamin B. Appleton Andrew _ Ward D. Henshaw Ward Francisco Oseph L. Danforth Louisville

Runaway horse injures Malden hardware dealer

Adam Cook, a local hardware dealer in Malden, was thrown from his horse when it bolted near the depot after fright from passing cars. He sustained a fractured rib and a severe head wound.

Malden Adam Cook Mr. Cook

Fireworks and beverages advertised for Fourth of July

Advertisements urge securing fireworks from United States Fireworks Company of 22 India square for the upcoming Fourth of July celebration. Also promoted is The Oriental Tea Company Liquid Coffee, sold streetwise for yachts picnics travelers, promising convenient hot or cold use.

United States Fireworks Company India Square Oriental Tea Company Court Street al Racers Aurt Sieet

French Canadians close Nashua St Jean Society convention

The French-Canadian convention of St. Jean Societies in Nashua N H closed with earnest French language addresses and emotional debates. Telegrams of congratulations were received from Papal authorities and French- Canadian leaders. A temporary committee was chosen to unite French societies in the U S and the next convention was set for Chicago in 1892. A grand banquet followed at the Nashua Theatre with about 600 guests as Hon Dr L J Martel presided and music by Cummings Band accompanied postprandial speeches.

Nashua N. H St. Jean Sc. Belanger Sherbrooke Can Manchester Cardinal Taschereau Quebec Rue Yy Gibbons Baltimore Bradley Edward Mallet Washington de Oy Wae J. H. Guillet Lowell Alliance of Chicago T Ry Nashua ‘Theatre Boston Cummings L. J. Martel Tolles

Tappan Cup Race Opens Cape Ann Yacht Club Series

The Atlanta wins the first Tappan Cup race off Gloucester Harbor with Black Cloud gaining on time. multiple yachts race under Cape Ann Yacht Club management. Protests over buoy rounding and stake boat collision are noted. judges named. strong wind required reefing. next race scheduled July 21.

Grovuersteer Cape Ann Yacht Club Gloucester Harbor Atlanta Black Cloud Leneth Fe Bee i. M Benes Pydettesiescvsee Wiite Fawn Silver Cloud Wraith Spark Lark White Wings Juna Mavis Spy Echo George W. Patterson James 5. Steele Horatio Babson Henry Hazel George H. Proctor

Fire Damages Several Northern Mills and Barns

Fire across multiple towns causes combined losses around 150000 at Tasker Iron Works Newcastle Delaware. Henry Ganss Son mill and lumber plant in St Louis also burned, with losses near 100000. Fort Apache quartersupply buildings destroyed, value about 100000. Fire in East Wallingford Vermont consumes barn and lumber, 125000 feet burned, 75000 saved. In Canaan village Maine a stable store and shop burn, losses about 1100 insured. Richardson house moved on Water street in Ganpinen Maine burned, incendiary origin.

Wiluington Del Tasker Iron Works Newcastle St. Louis Henry Ganss & Son Hogroox A. T Fort Apache Rutland East Wallingford Abel Ray Sylvester Eddy Ray Skowhegan Canaan Village Hiram Burrill Ganpinen J. M. Richardson Water Street

Boston Citizens Seek Court Action Over City Expenditures

Francis A. Osborne leads the Citizens Reform Association of Boston in a bill in equity filed in the Supreme Court. The suit seeks to restrain the city from paying back time bills for city officials and from approving certain extravagant appropriations for celebrations.

Francis A. Osborne Citizens’ Reform Association Boston Supreme Court

Public school graduates tally five hundred sixty three

Five hundred sixty three public school pupils graduated yesterday. Charlestown high contributed forty five and Brighton high ten with the rest from various grammar schools. Brighton exercises were at Congregational Church Brighton at seven thirty last night.

Charlestown Brighton Congregational Church Hyde Hugh O’brien Prescott Rice Training Wells Andrew

Army officers granted leaves and reassignments message

June 27. Colonel J C Breckinridge inspector general granted four months leave with permission to go beyond sea. Lieutenant Colonel Albert T Morran granted one month extension. Captain Otho W Budd Fourth Cavalry ordered to Milwaukee for recruiting duty. Captain William O Owen relieved from Plattsburg duty and ordered to Fort Leavenworth. Major Alfred A Woodhull surgeon granted three months leave. First Lieutenant Herbert J Slocum Seventh Cavalry relieved as judge advocate of the general court martial at Jefferson Barracks. First Lieutenant Walter M Dickenson Fourth Cavalry relieved from duty as member and detailed as judge advocate of above court.

WaAsnsnecon J.C. Breckinridge Albert T. Morran Otho W. Budd Fourth Cavalry Milwaukee Wis William O. Owen Plattsburg Barracks N. Y Fort Leavenworth Khan Alfred A. Woodhull Herbert J. Slocum Seventh Cavalry Jefferson Barracks Walter M. Dickenson

Home for Aged People at Malden Prominent ladies back Protestant home

A Malden initiative to establish a Protestant home for aged people is under way. Subscriptions received total 6905 dollars including 1000 from Mrs A K Ladd and 2500 each from Hon E S Converse and Mrs E S Converse, with gifts from several other supporters.

Malden Malven A. K. Ladd Donepate Ladd George P. Cox W. A. Wilde H. J. Cox Holls R. Gray

June Weddings Involve Osgood Merrill and Howells

The June weddings feature Arthur H. Osgood and Jennie L. Merrill at Eliot Congregational Church with reception at Commonwealth Hotel. They plan a Europe voyage aboard the Cephalonia and will reside on Highland Avenue Somerville after autumn receptions. Also, George Dawson Howells wed Grace Hurd at the bride’s home with Rev. Eliot officiating, then to Uniontown. Michael Cashman and Kittie E. O Neill wed in Newburyport with plans to reside in Malden. William C. Demain married Martha Sylvester at Kneeland Street. couple to tour Newark before settling at Linden Avenue. Professor Hiram A. Hotchkiss of Dartmouth married Clara E., daughter of Professor Young, in Princeton.

Arthur Henry Osgood Harvard Jennie L. Merrill Eliot Congregational Church B. F. Hamilton Messrs. H. Messenger Leland Wendell L. Nichols Charles Austin Morse Albert G. Woodward Harvey Towle Frank Nay Linn Luce Charles Johnsquest Commonwealth Hotel Osgood Europe Cephalonia Highland Avenue Somerville Boston Cadet Band George Dawson Howells Uniontown Penn Grace Hurd Dorchester Percival Avenue RK. Eliot Meeting House Hill Church Malden Michael Cashman Kittie E. O'Neil Newburyport Father Toomey Haskins Street William C. Demain Martha Sylvester Kneeland Street Theodore C. Pease Congregational Church Newark Linden Avenue Princeton N. J Hiram A. Hotchkiss Dartmouth College Clara E Young

Tariff Debate at Quincy Town Hall Sees M Collectors Clash

A June 67 Quincy Town Hall audience heard a second joint tariff debate between Josiah Quincy and Theo King. Quincy argued Republicans pretend to protect labor and urged limited duties while preserving raw material imports. King insisted protection benefits the nation as a whole and cited wool production. Additional brief remarks supported tariff themes from Foster Faxon Chaplin Ela Slade and Litchfield, with final words from King and Quincy.

Quincy Josiah Quincy Theo. King King Boston Commonwealth Mr. Quincy Charles A. Foster Henry A. Faxon F. A. Chaplin C. Ela James H. Slade

Mystic Park Races Highlight Busy Card and Upsets

At Mystic Park yesterday exciting races entertained grandstand patrons. Duke dropped to fourth in the three minute class but bettors collected as the horse did not run backward. In 2:23 pacers, El Monarch and Lady Hill split heats with Edith R and Golden Rod close behind, Bert Stetson fined after protests, while Yorktown Belle dominated the 2:28 event ahead of Frank P and Matchless.

Mystic Park Duke Alexander Boy el Monarch Eddie Lady Hill Bert Stetson Jock Bowen Stetson Td Modaton Lady Fil Ch. m A. P. McPongio Cesack Eddie C D. S. Quintin B.g Howley & Bros Nimne Augustus Schuler Edith R Comune Golden Rod Golden Roa Ch. G A. P. McDonald Edith Bom Varkville Farm Lakorine Frank Yorktown Belle Frank P Saxon WesHay B. m J. H. Phillips Frank 8 C. G A. Po McDonald Pred Reynolds Sadie Jo Ae Suows Coon Kimball Maid Br. m I. Kimball Bares Lady Emma Blk. i A. Johnson A. J. Feek Watt Rocket Kenset Kenset F Black Shaw Gratz Eb. G Feek Ace G. G Hiram Woodruff Erererss B. Gs Co Lp Vizard Blackshaw, Bik. S J.J. Bowen Flossie Brom J. M. Galvite Ned B. G F. W. Reynolds

Pyle's Pearline Perfect Pronounced By Public Press PF

The public pronounces Pyle's Pearline as the preferred product among cleaners. Officials and papers note the item’s growing popularity and strong sales. No specific firms or dates are cited in the readable lines.

Pyle

Double Weddings and Christenings in Cambridge Family Circle

A Cambridge family celebrated a double wedding and two Christenings yesterday. Miss Mary Hanks wed Mr John Kempton at the brides home on Howard Street, with Rev Alexander McKenzie officiating. Later, two grandchildren were christened by Rev Hanks. Evening service at Shepard Memorial Church united Miss Sarah J Hanks and Mr William M Richardson amid lavish floral decor and familiar faces.

Cambridge Mary Hi W. Hanks John B. Kempton Howard Street Alexander McKenzie Hanks Adams Hitchcock New York Dr. McKenzie Frances A. Lord of Kennebunk Harvard Annex Charles St. Hanks Sarah Jenkins Pittsfield Emma, Whiting Lexington Hattie Predoe Lowell Alice Hale Shepard Memorial Church

Doran v Cohen Surety Liability Not Enlarged by Amendment

Supreme Judicial Court for the Commonwealth holds that the second count of the declaration in an action on a bond to dissolve an attachment does not enlarge the surety’s liability. The two counts allege the same cause of action. amendment without notice did not create a new claim. Justice Pence represented the plaintiff, and Meck Kelleget the defendant.

Supreme Judicial Court For the Commonwealth Francis Doran Samuel Cohen William H. Swift J. IL. Pence Meck Kelleget

Uncontested Divorces Hearing Notice In Middlesex Court

Superior Court Middlesex county reports judge Hammond presiding over uncontested divorces today. Contested cases and remainder of the list to be heard in order Thursday June 28.

Cox versus Symonds defection damages suit in Essex court

Superior Court Essex County June 27 judge BisHOP No 3894 Cox vs Symonds a damage suit for alleged defective work on plaintiff’s house with damages set at 52001. Winding for plaintiff Hurlburt for plaintiff Symonds for defense. Divorce cases heard but decisions reserved. Train service addition to New York and New England line highlighted with Boston departures at 10 am and 11:30 am arriving New York 4:30 pm and 6:45 pm.

New York New England Boston

Composed Principally of Raw Beef and Duffy's Whiskey Cure

A historical tonic claims to cure the first stages of consumption and build tissue while increasing strength and vitality. It advertises improved color, appetite, and acts as a blood maker with no rival among tonics. It highlights raw beef and Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as core ingredients.

Duffy

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