Beecher’s Life and Death Remembered by Devoted Community
A memorial recounts Henry Ward Beecher’s career from Lawrenceburg Indiana to Plymouth Church and his pivotal anti slavery work. It notes his England lectures during the Civil War era, public service to the Union, and a peaceful death surrounded by family, with a citywide, reverent funeral.
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Henry Ward Beecher
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Indianapolis
New York
American Home Missionary Society
Plymouth Church
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North
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Exeter Hall
Manchester
Times
Liverpool
Glasgow
Edinburgh
London
America
Mr. Beecher
Defending the Nation reveres Beecher in Unity sermon
The Rev. Minot J. Savage praised Henry Ward Beecher as a great private citizen and a master of eloquence in a Unity Church sermon. He lauded Beecher’s physique, imagination, language, and generous nature as keys to his widespread success.
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Minot J. Savage
Church of the Unity
Henry Ward Beecher
Isaiah
Savage
Jie
Dr Meredith Praises Beecher in Tremont Temple
The sermon by Rev. Dr. Meredith at Tremont Temple honors Henry Ward Beecher as a brave defender of freedom and loyalty. He calls Beecher the foremost preacher of his era and a great and good man whose work will influence generations, urging comfort for Beecher’s family and church.
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Tremont Temple
Meredith
Henry Ward Beecher
Dr. Meredith
Beecher
Dr Brooks Tribute to Beecher at Trinity Church Sermon
The Rev. Phillips Brooks preached at Trinity Church on Revelations xxi 7 noting overcometh evil and honoring Henry Ward Beecher. He called Beecher the greatest preacher and compared him to Lincoln and Webster for influence and conversions.
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Trinity Church
Phillips Brooks
Brooks
Henry Ward Beecher
Lincoln
Webster
Beecher’s anti slavery legacy highlighted by preacher
A preacher recalled Beecher’s role in slavery days describing him as a strong anti slavery man who grasped the evil by the throat. He told of Beecher aiding a young colored girl in the pulpit and urged the congregation to contribute for her freedom and live a life devoted to helping others.
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Brooks
Beecher
Zenas M Crane Left Berkshire a Generous Legacy
The Dalton paper magnate Zenas Marshall Crane died suddenly after a birthday party in Pittsfield. His gift to the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary created the Berkshire fund funding quarterly visiting specialists for Berkshire County patients, with free care for the needy.
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Zenas Marshall Crane
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Charles Street
Berkshire County
Jarvis N. Dunham
Pittsfield
Berkshire Fund
Boston Institution
Dalton
C. EB. West
John C. West
Zenas Crane
Canton
Crane
Zenas M
James Brewer Crane
United States
Washington
Mahaiwe Bank of
Great Barrington
Mr. Crane
Crane & Co
Andrew
Zenas MM. Crane, Jr
Commonwealth
Death notices of notable figures and locals
Mrs. Mary P. Pelton widow of ex Governor Tilden dies in New York at 78 of pneumonia. Executors urged to speed trust payout. John B. Luce of Arkansas, brother of Rear Admiral Luce, dies in Washington. Charles O'Connor, longtime superintendent of the New York Newsboys Home, dies. Silas Davis, veteran Boston coffee merchant, dies in Everett. James A. Martin, Cambridge businessman, dies on a railroad train near Hartford. William R. Margeson of Somerville dies at 83 after short illness. services held and burial at Woodlawn. Father Murphy of Otter River, Mass., dies in West Gardner.
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Mary P. Pelton
Tilden
New York
Pelton
John B. Luce
Arkansas
Luce
Washington
Charles O’connor
Silas Davis
Everett
Boston
Hayward & Co
Davis, Sacker & Perkins
James A. Martin
Springfield
Hartford
James Martin & Co
Commercial Street
Oxford Street
Cambridge
Martin
William R. Margeson
Somerville
Gilman Street
Margeson
Nova Scotia
W. A. Smith
Perkins Street
Woodlawn
Father Murphy
Otter River
Mass
West Gardner
Dr McGlynn Recovered and Expected in St Patrick's Parade
New York report states Dr McGlynn has fully recovered from a recent illness and will likely participate in the St Patrick's Day parade.
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New York
Beecher Funeral at Plymouth Church in Brooklyn
Crowds attend the Beecher funeral at Cranberry Street church with roses and bright attire. Dr Lyman Abbott and Rev S B Halliday lead services while Dr McGlynn sends a written tribute praising Beecher’s humane gospel and social reform. The procession winds to Greenwood Cemetery. Beecher’s will and heirs noted at the end.
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Dr. McGlyan
Beecher
Beecher's Body Placed in Greenwood Receiving Tomb
The remains of Rev Henry Ward Beecher were moved from Plymouth Church Brooklyn at 8 30 yesterday morning to the receiving tomb in Greenwood Cemetery New York arising strong public interest in the late clergyman's funeral arrangements and ceremonies.
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Thirteenth Regiment
Plymouth Church Committee
Orange Street
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S. B. Halliday
Henry Street
Montague Street
Clinton Street
Third Street
Greenwood Cemetery
Pastor Halliday
Henry Ward Beecher
New York
Plymouth Church
Brooklyn
Greenwood
Grace Howard's Indian clothing plan faces federal law bans
In a letter to the editor, T. H. Tresies criticizes Grace Howard for proposing to supply Indian girls with clothing and sewing work at Crow Creek, arguing federal statutes forbid trade with Indians without licenses and threaten penalties, while urging repeal to expand Native commerce.
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Post
New York
Joe Howard
Crow Creek
Hampton
United States
Indian Affairs
Superintendent of Indian Affairs
Miss Howard
Quas
Boston
Howard
T. H. Tresies
Grand Opening Basement Sales Room At Jordan Marsh
The article notes the new basement sales space of 15,000 square feet at Jordan Marsh devoted to house furnishing. It discusses public interest among women and men amid anticipation of bargain offerings and quality goods.
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Jordan, Marsh & Co
New Salesroom Features Three Stairways and Elevators
A description of a new salesroom notes three stairways and as many elevators giving access to the space. It mentions that not only the goods but the prices will be found on the basement floor.
Beethoven and Berlioz Highlight Boston Concert Review
The Boston Symphony reviewed a program featuring Berlioz King Lear overture and Tristan und Isolde selections along with Beethoven Symphony No. 8. Soloist H G Tucker drew critique for Schumann Concertata. Wagner pieces received highest praise for orchestral vigor under Mr. Gericke. Future program listed includes Haydn variations and Brahms Symphony in D major.
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H. G. Tucker
Beethoven
Wagner
Berlioz
Gericke
Schumann
Boston
Joseph Haydn
Dramatic notes of weekly city theatre bills
The week’s listings include Genevieve Ward in The Queen’s Favorite and Forget-Me-Not at Park. Antoinette Rigaud and The People’s Lawyer at Museum. Robert Downing in Sparta the Gladiator at Boston. The Gypsy Baron at Hollis Street. J. S. Murphy in Kerry Gow and Shaun Rhue at Globe. Dick Gorman in Conrad at Bijou. Howard Atheneum Star acts at Howard. The Museum hosts The Rivals on Saturday. Vanderfelt’s Hamlet benefit planned for next week. The Gypsy Baron praised. Ward’s four evenings. Murphy’s Globe schedule. and Gorman’s sensational Conrad at Bijou with La Petite Sadie.
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Park
Genevieve Ward
Museum
Antoinette Rigaud
People’s Lawyer
Boston
Robert Downing
Conrad
Howard
Howard Atheneum Star Specialty Company
Mr. Vanderfelt
Mme. Modjeska
Hollis Street
Maurus Jokai
Johann Strauss
Kerry Gow
Shaun Rhue
Bijou
Dick Gorman
la Petite Sadie
Mendicancy Cloaking Theft At Commercial and Clark
About 9 50 last evening James Wilson approached John Nelson near Commercial and Clark and asked for money for lodging. Nelson opened his coat to give change and the thief snatched his watch and fled. Officers Fessenden and Carr captured him and recovered the property. James G Plaine Jr leaves Pittsburg Times to work for a Wall Street broker in New York. A tonic, the Phosphated Elixir of Calisaya from Caswell Hazzard Co, is promoted for dyspepsia and fever recovery.
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John Nelson
Commercial
Clark Street
James G. Plaine, Jr
Pittsburg
Venn
Calisaya
Caswell, Hazzard & Co
New York
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