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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1879

Page

3

Fires sweep Boston area with multiple blazes and damages

Police boat Protector fights a Mary Baker fire at Lewis wharf causing about 256 dollars in loss. A Wilber court dwelling house damaged about 25 dollars after a lamp breaks. Glovers Corner Dorchester steam laundry building fire causes ten dollars in damage. A Chauncy street room lamp tipping injures a mattress. Terrace Avenue Orient Heights two story home and occupants Sprague and Wilson suffer total loss and 5600 dollars damage.

Protector Mary Baker Lewis Wharf Wilber Court Patrick O’keefe Glover’s Corner Dorchester James O. Dunham & Son Chauncy Street Terrace Avenue Orient Height Boston Stephen E. Spracus Sprague Samuel Wilson

Art in Dresden Lecture by Mr L A Elliot

The fifth lecture in the Young Men’s Christian Association course explored Dresden art. Mr Elliot outlined Dresden’s history and famous buildings, then traced the 3000 paintings of the royal gallery. He highlighted Raphael’s Sistine Madonna as Raphael’s own best work, and the talk was well received.

Young Men’s Christian Association L. A. Elliot Dresden Raphael

Foundling left on Shawmut Avenue doorstep

At 9:40 AM on Wednesday a colored woman saw a lady place a five week old child on the doorstep at 555 Shawmut Avenue and walk away. Officer Brown followed, the woman was arrested near Dover Street and claimed to be Maria Reardon of Portland, saying she left the child hoping its father would find it.

M. Frank Paige Superior Court Room Brackett F. Ball Haverhill Paige Ira O. Sawyer Charles W. Boynton Peter R. Johnson Johnson, Moody & Co Charles M. Foss Crosby & Foss, Jewelers Mr Ives Wiliam H. Holt, Jr Elbridge Mann Nathan A. Riley Labartine Johnson James R. Magee Hersey, Waskiorns & Co Collbarton Caw Beacon Street Charlie Stetson Whicher Paice Ives William F. Lawrence Baltimore Khutan House Thomas C. Murphy Lynn Messinger Louis Stern Francis J. Seaver Mrives Stevens Shawmut Avenue Officer Brown Station Five Dover Street Maria Reardon Portland Boston

Funeral for Dr W. E. Underwood at East Newton Street

The funeral exercises for Dr W. E. Underwood were held Wednesday afternoon at his residence 55 East Newton Street with Rev Dr Eddy officiating. A large attendance from the Massachusetts and City Eclectic Societies, of which he was a member, attended. Decorations included a floral anchor a wreath and a basket of rare flowers. The remains were interred at Mount Auburn.

W. E. Underwood East Newton Street Dr Eddy Massachusetts and City Eclectic Societies Underwood Mount Auburn

Mr Cole's Paintings Exhibit At Doll Richards Gallery

J Foxcroft Cole displays water colors and charcoals in a 143 piece exhibition at Doll Richards No 2 Park Street. Connoisseurs commend the works and attendance at the Thursday and Friday auction sale is expected to be large and distinguished.

Mr Cole J. Foxcroft Cole Messrs Doll & Richards Park Street Massachusetts Endicott Street Boston Canada Richard J. Lee Friend Street Mr Lee

Gate of oil paintings by J M Watson at Tremont Street

The gate of oil paintings by J M Watson at 158 Tremont street opens today at 11 A M and 3 P M drawing attention for excellent pictures offered at moderate prices in a large collection covering many subjects making selection easy for all tastes.

J. M. Watson Tremont Street

Spring Suits and Overcoats At Oak Hall On Sale

Oak Hall advertises spring suiting and overcoats available on the counter with especially low prices. The message urges readers to inspect their wardrobes and note the must have items, highlighting unprecedented affordability.

Oak Hall

The Trunk Mystery in Saugus River

The identity of the woman found in the floating trunk remains a mystery as detectives Mears and Hill try to trace teams seen crossing the Saugus river bridge before the body was discovered. The local excitement has subsided, yet interest in solving the case persists among citizens and visitors alike.

Saugus River Mears and Hill Saugus River Bridge

Lowell Woman Reaches 100 in South Chelmsford Celebration

About fifty Lowell friends and many townspeople gathered at James Stackpole’s South Chelmsford home to honor Judith Twombly on her hundredth birthday. Born in Strafford New Hampshire to Nicholas Brown, she married Anthony Twombly of Hartford at 22 and raised eight children, four generations attending. Reverend Worthington led ceremonies as Philetus Burnham gifted a rocking chair and china tea set while Mrs Stackpole received silverware. The centenarian retained strong faculties as guests enjoyed supper later.

Lowell Mass Maroh Judith Twombly James Stackpole W. A. Worthington Philetus Burnham Twombly Stackpole

Boston produce dealers delayed by Michigan Central scare

CaicaGo Int reports Boston produce dealers arrived in Chicago five hours late after a narrow escape from a serious accident on the Michigan Central Railroad. The Chicago express, delayed by Detroit connections, tried to regain time. a truck under a sleeping car broke down near Jackson, Michigan, briefly stopping the train before passengers moved to another car. The delegation is registered at the Palmer House.

CaicaGo, Int Boston Chicago Michigan Central Railroad Chicago Express Detroit Jackson Mich Palmer House

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