Son of Mrs. Eddy files equity suit over her affairs
The article reports that Mr. Glover, Mrs. Eddy’s son by her first husband, seeks an injunction and accounting to protect her property. He alleges Mrs. Eddy is physically weak and mentally befogged, unable to manage business, while her various enterprises remain active under others. He argues equity courts can oversee her estate to prevent mismanagement and self-serving use of her name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glover
Equity
Mrs. Eddy
Mr. Glover
New Hampshire
Deadwood
George W. Baker
George Sullivan Baker
How News Was Received at Mrs. Eddy's Home
Concord New Hampshire March 1 An Associated Press rep visiting Pleasant View home of Mrs. Eddy was greeted by Lewis C Strang the assistant secretary He said he was surprised by the day s proceedings and had nothing to say noting it was impossible to see Mrs Eddy or others in the house tonight
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
N. H
Associated Press
Pleasant View
Mrs. Eddy's Counsel Defends Her After Actions
Frank S. Streeter of Concord said Mrs. Eddy remains fully capable of managing her affairs. He stated she consulted him several times on important business and that her actions for her son and grandchildren will be understood and regretted by those now opposing her.
Friendly Christian Science Lecturer Entertained in Deadwood
A Christian Science lecturer visiting Deadwood S D wrote Mrs Eddy praising her son for kindness while a suit was filed against trustees. The note, sent to refute rumors, led to affirmations of family harmony and deep church ties. The piece recounts Mrs Eddy’s church growth from 1875 to the early 20th century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deadwood
Mrs. Eddy
Christian Science Church
S. D
George Washington Glover
The
Bill Demands Accounting and a Receiver for Christian Science
The bill seeks an accounting of all transactions related to Mrs. Eddy and her church affairs, restitution if wrongdoing is found, an injunction during litigation, and the appointment of a receiver. It details the church's leadership, membership, finances, and worldwide reach with emphasis on the mother church in Boston and the denomination’s Boston headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Science Church
Boston
Nevada
Dominion of Canada
Mexico
Europe
Mother Church
Pioneer Church
First Church
Church of Christ, Scientist
Massachusetts
Treasurer's Surprised Reply to Eddy Family Suit
March 1 in Fall River been told of Mrs Eddy's son suing for an accounting of his mother's money. Stephen A Chase treasurer of the Mother Church in Boston says it appears to be a family matter not church business and questions the son's official standing in meddling with church affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Stephen A. Chase
Mother Church of Christian Scientists
Boston
Remarkable Growth of Christian Science Association
The Christian Science History highlights a remarkable expansion since its origin in Lynn, traced to a July 4, 1876 meeting where seven people, including Mrs. Mary Baker G. Eddy, organized the Christian Science Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Mary Baker G. Eddy
Christian Science Association
Mrs Eddy's Counsel Denies Interference With Proceedings
Frank S. Streeter, Mrs. Eddy's personal counsel, stated that he learned of the proceedings at 5 pm and has not spoken with her since. He noted Eddy has advised him on important business matters and defended her capacity to manage her affairs, adding that her son and four grandchildren would regret the publicity from the action. The counsel offered no plan of defense but said the action would not affect other matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank S. Streeter
Concord
N. H
Funny Questions Raised Over Mrs Eddy Property Trust
Publicist Alfred Farlow defended the deed of trust created Sept 1, 1892 for the First Church of Christ Scientist property in Back Bay, arguing the land must stay for church use. He denied knowledge of the lawsuit’s backers and said General Streeter would issue church counsel statements. Farlow planned to attend a Concord conference for an extended public statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Farlow
Christian Science Church
Boston
Frank Streeter
General Streeter
Christian Science
Farlow
Concord
Christian Science Church Statistics and Reach
The record lists figures for Christian Science including 657 chartered churches and 145 erected edifices. It notes 579 reading rooms, 3,169 practitioners, and 35,000 Mother Church members in Boston with 42,000 total listed members. Copies of Science and Health sold reach 390,000 and estimated adherents about 1,000,000 with wealth around 10 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Church
Falmouth Street
Sager Agenesis
Bigin
Christian Science Church
Deed of Trust Behind First Church Site Details
The 1802 deed by Mary Baker Eddy transferred Back Bay land to four trustees as the perpetual Christian Science board. It required a $50,000 church, and allowed reconveyance to Eddy if preaching ceased. Construction began despite accidents, deemed miraculous by followers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ, Scientist
Mary Baker G. Eddy
Back Bay
Christian Science Church
Christian Science Board of Directors
Massachusetts
Suffolk County
First Reader McCrackan Refuses to Discuss Suit
William D McCrackan first reader of the Church of Christ Scientist at 88 Commonwealth avenue refused to discuss a Concord New Hampshire suit saying he had heard nothing and would not comment further, slamming his front door on the topic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William D. McCrackan
Church of Christ, Scientist
Commonwealth Avenue
Concord
N. H
Household section features stunning women in illustrated guide
A vividly illustrated Sunday Post feature showcases beautiful women in a household guide. The piece aims to inspire readers by portraying glamour and style through portraits and descriptive prose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunday Post
Also Mentioned on This Page
MRS
the Mother Church
Bill
Christian Scenece Church
Streeter
Republican National Committee
Boston & Maine Railroad
New York City
N.L
Eddy
Chicago
Kansas City
Buffalo
New Temple
Church
Calvin A. Frye
Lewis C. Strang
Irving C. Tomlinson
Messrs. Knapp
Chase
Christian Science History
Ars Avi
M’crackan
Garland
New England
Obi
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!