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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1895

Page

2

The Dead Alive at First Spiritual Temple

Crowds filled the First Spiritual Temple yesterday with investigations into spirit manifestations. Medium Pierre L. O. A. Keeler displayed materialized hands and messages, while critic M. S. Ayer compared Keeler to Jesus in a discussion of the phenomena. Virchand R. Gandhi from Bombay spoke in the afternoon with further explanations offered in the evening.

Pierre L. O. A. Keeler Sarah Tichcomb Keeler M. S. Ayer Jesus Virchand R. Gandhi Bombay Ayer

Old Minister McAuley Found Guilty of Conduct Unbecoming

The Rev Dr Alexander G McAuley longtime pastor of Union Tabernacle Presbyterian Church Philadelphia aged about 75 has been adjudged guilty of conduct unbecoming a Christian by a Presbyterian Church judicial commission. A verdict will go to the presbytery on Monday after allegations he led a double life for nine or ten years and used clothing unsuitable to his office during visits to questionable localities at a rendezvous noted for revelry.

Philadelphia Alexander G. McAuley Union Tabernacle Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Church McAuley Dr. McAuley Moe Auley

Let the Good Work Go On Sab bath Debate At Music Hall

Governor Greenhalge and clergymen clash over sabbath enforcement at a Massachusetts Sunday Protective League meeting in Music Hall. Leaders stress Sunday rest, oppose secular amusements, and urge an anti sunday theatre campaign while noting social and immigrant influences. Governor defends balanced interpretation as public rest and recreation are discussed.

Massachusetts Sunday Protective League Music Hall C. B. Botsford M. T. Kneeland D. D New England Ingersoll Greenhalge E. H. Byington Jesus Everett T. Burr Commonwealth Redeemer Everett O. Fiske Boston

Fire in South Boston electric car shocks Temple Place crowd

A motor box fire aboard a South Boston electric car bound for Scollay Square caused greasy smoke to billow from the floor on Washington Street near Temple Place yesterday afternoon. Passengers, mostly women, leaped to the doors as the car stalled and was towed to the stables, averting disaster.

Washington Street Temple Place Boston Scollay Square

New York Police Prepare To Aid Boston Missing Man Case

Boston officers have not inquired about missing John O. Bache prompting relatives to appeal to New York officers. Inspector McLaughlin of New York will visit Boston today to trace Bache's whereabouts with help from Byrnes's team and Bache's business associates conducting a coordinated search.

Boston John O. Bache New York McLaughlin Bache Byrnes

Free Medical Services For All Diseases By Dewey Co

The Dewey Medical Co will furnish free medical services, examinations, and treatments for all diseases. Located at 74 Boylston Street, Rooms 7 and 8, hours are 9 to 1 and 2 to 5 p.m. with Sunday hours 10 to 4.

Dewey Medical Co Boylston Street

Blood Cleansing Season Medicine Ad

An advertisement urges readers to cleanse the blood this season using Hood s Sarsaparilla as a spring medicine and nerve tonic. It claims the remedy purifies the blood increases vitality improves appetite and health tone.

Hood's Sarsaparilla Blood Purifier Claim

Samuel Marcusson of New York City reports severe body eruptions for two months then improvement after drinking Hood's Sarsaparilla. He credits one dose and says three bottles cleared the rash, stating the product as the only true blood purifier.

Hood

Mrs Gardner of Boston Captivates Rome Society

Mrs John N Gardner, known as Mrs Jack, draws social acclaim in Rome after arriving from Venice. She hosts dinners at the Grand Hotel and participates in hunts on the Campagna. Rumors link a portrait bust by Cavalere Ezechiel and a prominent appearance at the Quirinal court ball.

Margherita Rome John N. Gardner Boston Jack Venice Grand Canal Gail Hamilton Grand Hotel Porta Holy See Baron Schonberg Schonberg Cardinal Vaughn Orsini Barbirini Princess Odescalchi Quirinal Gardner Count S Piombino

Rabbi Krauskopf Shares Russia Tour and Model Farm Plan

Rabbi Joseph Krauskopf of Philadelphia spoke at Temple Chabei Shalom on Union Park Street about Observations and Experiences in Russia. He described the Odessa Model Farm and proposed establishing a similar Hebrew agricultural school near Philadelphia to train youths for farming and leadership in Hebrew colonies.

Chabei Shalom Union Park Street Joseph Krauskopf Philadelphia Russia Odessa

Student Volunteers Lead Weekday Evangelistic Meetings

The Volunteer Movement for Foreign Missions will direct the noon sessions of the Evangelistic Association of New England at Bromfield Street Church throughout the week. Local colleges and seminaries will send representatives with engaging speakers and top singing talent including solos duets and quartets at each session.

Volunteer Movement For Foreign Missions Evangelistic Association of New England Bromfield Street Church

Fire devastates Cortland businesses in morning blaze

In Cortland New York this morning a fire destroyed the Cortland Cart and Carriage Company factory the C B Peck livery stable John Hodgson blacksmith shops and A C Deasen bury carriage shop. Losses total about 63000 with partial insurance.

Cortland N. Y Cortland Cart and Carriage Company C. B. Peck John Hodgson A. C. Deasenbury Joss

Bethlehem Iron to Resume Mill Operations Tomorrow

Bethlehem Iron Company will restart its large steel mill in Bethlehem on a 12,000 ton Georgia railroad order. About 1500 idle workers will be recalled to work as production begins tomorrow.

Bethlehem Penn Bethlehem Iron Company Georgia

Padrone System Reach Across Many Immigrant Groups

New York reporters reveal immigration commission findings on the padrone practice spreading beyond Italians to Armenians Syrians Poles Slovaks and Hungarians. The commission led by Hermann Stump extends surveys across Canada Europe and U S ports and plans a preliminary report in weeks with final parts due next fall.

New York Hermann Stump J. H. Senner Edward E. McSweeney Marlboro Mass Boston Carlisle Senner Canada United States Stump Europe Italy Secretary of the Treasury

New Office Cat Joins Boston Post Staff

A ragged visitor arrives at the Boston Post editorial rooms and, after a nosed milk break, forms a bond with the office boy. The paper inaugurates its first ever office cat, christened Lizzie, to be “at home” afternoons from 3 to 4 for friends.

Chinese Laundrymen Aim to Form Wah Song Ja Ha Me Union

A Chinese labor movement spreads from New York to Boston calling itself Wah Song Ja Ha Me meaning the children who want more. The plan is to organize Chinese laundry workers into a union and seek admission to the Knights of Labor to demand higher wages, potentially triggering a citywide laundry tie up. Boston would join the New York organization as a branch, with early admission tests set for District Assembly 49.

Knights of Labor New York Chinatown San Francisco Boston Union K. of L District Assembly 49 Post

Probate Notice in Suffolk over Potter estate in Maine

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Probate Court cites all interested in Harvey B Potter late of North Berwick Maine to appear March 28 1895 at Boston Probate Court to show cause why executor Charles W Greenleaf may be licensed to receive sell or dispose of deposits and shares in Warren Institution for Savings and Boston Five Cents Savings Bank with accumulations. publication to be in Boston Post for three weeks. Elijah George Register.

Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Suffolk Harvey B. Potter North Berwick Maine Charles W. Greenleaf County of York Warren Institution For Savings Boston Five Cents Savings Bank Boston Boston Post John W. McKim Esquire Elijah George Register

Change of name petition in Middlesex Probate Court

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Probate Court cites all persons to appear in Cambridge on March 12 1895 at 9 oclock in the forenoon to show cause why the petition of Arthur Ozro Pratt to change his name to Arthur Peabody Pratt should not be granted. Public notice to be published weekly in the Boston Post for three weeks. Judge Charles J. McIntire presiding. Register S H Folsom.

Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Middlesex Arthur Ozro Pratt Medford Arthur Peabody Pratt Cambridge Boston Post Boston Charles J. McIntire S. H. Folsom Register William Faulkner Maynard William Broadley Lowell Charles J. MelIntire Esquire

Probate Court Cites Heirs in Krevitsky Estate

Suffolk Probate Court cites heirs next of kin and creditors in the estate of Abraham Krevitsky late of Boston intestate. Judith Krevitsky is petitioned to receive administration without bond. Public notice to be published weekly for three weeks in the Boston Post before the court date. Judge John W. McKim signs the citation dated March 5, 1895.

Probate Notice in Middlesex Court For Robert Newman

In Middlesex probate court Cambridge heirs at law and all interested are cited regarding the will of Robert Newman late of Watertown. Sarah J. Newman petitions letters testamentary without bond. Court date March 26 1895 at 9 am with three weekly Boston Post notices and seven days prior mailing to known heirs. Witness Charles J MeIntire judge. Register S H Folsom.

Notice of administration for Annie M. Kelt estate

NOTICH is hereby given that the subscriber has been duly appointed administrator of the estate of ANNIE M. KELT, late of Boston, in the county of Suffolk, deceased, intestate, and has taken up on himself that trust by giving bond as the law directs. All persons having demands upon the es tate of said deceased are required to exhibit the same, and all persons indebted to said estate are called upon to make payment to HENRY H. KELT, Admr., United States Hotel.

Notich Annie M. Kelt Boston Suffolk Henry H. Kelt Admr United States Hotel Roger McGuire Charlestown County of Middlesex James W. O'Brien Court Street Christina Anderson Charles P. Jameson John A. Campbell Trenton Street East Charles Deake Portland Cumberland Maine George R. Swasey Stephen C. Perry Joseph W. Colburn James B. F. Thomas de Bonis Non Tremont St Patrick Mooney Mary Mooney Lawrence St Horatio CO. Barrett John W. Barrett Baldwin Place William Alfred Jackson J. Carlton Nichols Patrick McDermott Charles E. Colbert Harrison Avenue Thomas H. Williams Testate William W. Sartwell Patrick J. Owens Joseph Cox Mary Cox Admx Mary A. Prince Robert Bell Northampton Street Oakes Thompson Reuel W. Thompson Congress Street

Notice of administrator appointment for Roger McGuire estate

The subscriber James W. O'Brien is appointed administrator with the will annexed of the late Roger McGuire of Charlestown Middlesex. Bond filed as required. Creditors must present claims and debtors pay to Admr at 23 Court Street Boston on February 12, 1895.

Notice of executors for Christina Anderson

Executors Charles P. Jameson and John A. Campbell of 87 Trenton Street East Boston are appointed to administer the will of Christina Anderson late of Boston Suffolk County. All claims must be presented and all debts paid to the executors at the stated address on or before February 25 1895.

Administrators and executors named in probate notices

Notice lists several estates in Boston with appointed administrators and executors including Stephen C Perry George R Swasey Mary Mooney Horatio Barrett John W Barrett and J Carlton Nichols. Dates cover February and March 1895 with addresses in Boston and Tremont Street 39 Court Street 6 Baldwin Place and 29 Lawrence Street.

Appointment of Charles E Colbert Executor of McDermott Will

Charles E Colbert named executor for the estate of Patrick McDermott late of Boston Suffolk County Massachusetts deceased. All persons with claims must present them to the executor at 144 Harrison Avenue.

Obituary notices from Boston area residents

Obituaries list several local deaths with ages and dates: Eben W. Gerald 48 years 1 month 12 days from 28 Cliff Street with funeral at 2 PM Wednesday. Albert J. Gutermuth 52. Bridget M. Keefe of Halifax formerly of South Boston. Patrick Lawler North Cambridge. George H. Pratt Roxbury 73 years 9 months 18 days. Mrs Rebecca Smith Charlestown 78. George W. Sturges this city 39. Funeral notices invite relatives and friends to attend.

Gerald Boston Highlands Eben W. Gerald Cliff Street Gutermuth Albert J. Gutermuth Keefe Halifax N. S Bridget M. Keefe South Boston Lawler North Cambridge Patrick Lawler

Local Wringer Company Ad Promises Repair Service

The American Wringer Co at 13 and 15 Broadway extension advertises as city manufacturers of wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers. They repair all kinds of wringers and sweepers and attend to orders by mail promptly. Telephone call Tremont.

The American Wringer Co Broadway Tremont

Will and estate citation notice for Mary E Belger probate

Commonwealth of Massachusetts cites Mary E Belger estate heirs to appear at Cambridge Probate Court on March 26 1895 to show cause why letters testamentary should not be issued to Margary C Belger executrix without bond. Public notice to be published weekly in Boston Post for three weeks and mailed to known interested parties seven days before court. Witness Charles J McIntire Judge.

Commonwealth OF Massach&pelits Middlesex Mary E. Belger Cambridge Panty Petither Boston Postg Boston Cour Charles J. McIntire

Probate Citation in Middlesex for William P Harris Estate

Heirs and creditors are notified of a petition to grant administration of William P Harris late of Watertown to William A Macurda or another suitable person. A hearing is set for March 19, 1895 at 9:00 am in Lowell Probate Court. Public notice must be published weekly for three weeks in the Boston Post.

Notice of administration for Thomas Dean case in Suffolk

A citation issued by the Probate Court of Boston Suffolk to show cause why letters of administration should not be granted for the estate of John MacConnell intestate with no known widow or heir. Public administrator Thomas Dean to publish weekly notices in the Boston Post for three weeks starting March 7 1895.

William Faulkner Seeks Name Change to Broadley in Middlesex

In Middlesex Probate Court at Lowell a petition seeks a legal name change from William Faulkner of Maynard to William Broadley. The court, to be held on the nineteenth day at noon, requires publication of this citation weekly at least one day prior. Judge Charles J. Melintire presides. S. H. Folsom is register.

Citation for probate of Samuel Welch estate

In the estate of Samuel Welch late of Lowell deceased a will presented for probate by Martha S Munsey is cited to appear at a Lowell Probate Court in March 1895. Publication to Boston Post for three weeks and mailing notices to all known interested parties seven days before the hearing. Witness Charles J MelIntire Judge and S H Folsom Register.

Notice of Petition for Letters of Administration

In re Ellen Hurley of Newton estate. Petition filed to grant letters of administration to Nancy O Grady or suitable person. Probate Court at Lowell Middlesex to consider on March 19, 1895 at 9:00 am. Public citation to appear in Boston Post for three weeks. last publication at least one day before court. Charles J. McIntire, Judge. S. H. Folsom, Register.

Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Middlesex Ellen Hurley Newton Nancy O'Grady Lowell Boston Post Charles J. McIntire Esquire S. H. Folsom Register

Probate Notice in Middlesex County Hart Estate

In Middlesex Probate Court to all interested in the estate of John R. Hart late of Cambridge deceased the administrator Robert F. Herrick has presented for allowance the final account You are cited to appear at a probate court to be held in Cambridge on the twelfth day of March 1895 The administrator is ordered to serve this citation by delivering copies to interested parties at least fourteen days before the court or by weekly publication for one week and by mailing copies seven days before the court Witness Charles J MelIntire Judge this twenty third day of February 1895.

Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Middlesex Samuel Welch Lowell Martha S. Munsey Boston Post Boston Charles J. MelIntire S. H. Folsom Register John R. Hart Cambridge Robert F. Herrick Esquire Suffolk Thomas Dundon Thomas M. Duncon Henry A. Keyo John W. McKim Elijah George Massachusetts Bernard EF. Becker Wima J. Becker Poston Orenoon Winess Esauire Elijah Geongph Martha H. Nason Rufus W. Nason Norfolk James H. Smith Needham Robert F. Smith David L. Smith Dedham George White Jonathan Cobb

Probate Court Citation in the Dundon Estate Case

Suffolk Probate Court cites heirs and interested parties in the estate of Thomas Dundon of Boston. Thomas M. Duncon and Henry A. Keyo seek letters testamentary without bond on the will presented March 14, 1895, with notices to be published and mailed to know interested parties.

Probate notice for Mary E. McGarry estate in Boston

The estate of Mary E. McGarry of Boston is the subject of a petition for probate of a will presented by Thomas J. Gargan. The court orders the appearance on March 21, 1895, to show cause why letters testamentary should not be granted, with public notices to be published weekly and copies mailed to known interested parties seven days before the hearing. Witness dated March 4, 1895.

Appointment of Patrick J Owens estate executor in Boston

Notice announces the appointment of an executor for the will of Patrick J Owens late of Boston Suffolk County deceased. Bond has been given as required by law. All claims against the estate must be exhibited and all debts paid to the executor in Boston on March 2, 1895.

Petition to Adopt Child Frieda Orth in Suffolk Court

John Orth and Lizzie Orth of Boston seek leave to adopt a child named Frieda Orth born in Boston. They state the child has resided with them since June 13, 1891 and have maintained her at their expense. A probate hearing is set for March 28, 1895, with notice to interested parties.

Bate Suffolk John Orth Boston Lizzih Emma Orth Frieda Orth Lizzie Orth

Probate notices for Loring L Bates and Bernard Becker

In Middlesex and Suffolk counties probate court citations issue to heirs and creditors. William I and Elias W Bourne are named for Bates estate. Becker estate seeks Wima J Becker as administrator. Court dates set for March 26 1895 in Cambridge and March 14 1895 in Boston respectively. notices require weekly publication in the Boston Post.

Boston Probate Notice for Martha H. Nason Estate

The estate of Martha H. Nason of Boston is cited for probate with Rufus W. Nason named as executor seeking letters testamentary without bond. A Boston Probate Suffolk hearing is set for March 14, with publication to occur at least seven days prior and via mail or delivery to all known interested persons.

Probate Court Notice to Heirs in Smith Estate Needham

Norfolk probate court requires heirs at law to show cause why letters testamentary should be issued to Robert F. Smith and David L. Smith without bond. Hearing set in Dedham March 20, 1895 at 9 a.m. Petitioners must publish for three weeks and post seven days prior. Witness Jonathan Cobb, Register.

Probate court citation in the estate of Julius Paul

The estate of Julius Paul late of Boston in said county deceased is cited. George Lemist Clarke of Cambridge petitions for letters testamentary without bond. Probate Court at Boston Suffolk to hear cause on April 11, 1895 at 10 a.m. Public notice to be published and mailed to interested parties at least 30 days before. Witness John W. McKim Esquire Judge. Elijah George Register.

Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Suffolk Julius Paul Boston George Lemist Clarke Cambridge Middlesex Boston Post John W. McKim. Esquire Elijah George Register

Malden Estate Petition Seeks Bond Exemption

In the estate of NSATAH RUBENS late of Malden Middlesex a petition is filed for Julia L G RUBENS to manage without bond. You are cited to appear at a Lowell Probate Court in Middlesex on the ninth to show why bond should not be granted. Judge Charles J MelIntire presiding on March 4.

Probate citation in the Henderson estate

Middlesex Probate Court cites heirs of Agnes J Henderson, late of Cambridge, to appear March 19 1895 at nine in the forenoon in Lowell to show cause why a bond with no surety for Sarah A Henderson should not be granted public notice to be published weekly for three weeks in the Boston Post. Witness Charles J. MelIntire Esquire.

Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Middlesex Agnes J. Henderson Cambridge Sarah A. Henderson Lowell Boston Post Boston Charles J. MelIntire Esquire S. H. Folsom Register

Boston Estate Notices of Administratrix and Executorship

Multiple probate items list MARY COX as administratrix and ROBERT BELL as executor for estates in Suffolk Massachusetts. Mary Cox cites March 2 1895 and Robert Bell cites February 25 1595 for bond and trust notices. OAKES THOMPSON estate appoints REUEL W. THOMPSON as executor at 85 Congress Street Boston with bond taken February 21 1895.

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