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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1895

Page

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Excelsior Jr Cadets Stage Opera Bow at Mremont

The Excelsior Jr Cadets opened at the Mremont with witty songs and humorous situations. Mayor Curtis attended with Mrs Dewey as Governor Greenhalge was not present. notable patrons and guests filled the audience and boxholders featured R A Barnet George Lowell Tracy E E Currier F B Carpenter and others.

J. Otis Wardwell Cleveland A. Chandler J. Vila Pritchard J. B. Forsythe John W. Coveney Misses Coveney Daniel S. Knowlton Warren Knowlton Curtis Guild, Jr Asa M. Bond Charles H. Cole Clarence Hellander F. B William G. Reed R. A. Barnet George Lowell Tracy E. E. Currier F. B. Carpenter A. N. Spencer Frank Lawrence Martin M. Towle

Excelsior Jr Tops Cadet Theatricals In Local Run

Strong book and 6900 songs frame the Cadet theatricals as a regular season feature. Bob Barnet columns the annual treat with Excelsior Jr drawing wide public curiosity and receiving high praise after last night’s performance.

Bob’ Barnet Excelsior, Jr

Excelsior Jr stage review notes lively dancing and strong music

The audience included many notable Hartford figures and Lordly guests. George Lowell Tracy composed tuneful music for the production with clever songs and bright dialogue. The second act in a monastery stands out as the most lively. B P Cheney Jr leads the title role with notable success while Louis Benton as Lucretia Marie McGuinness delivers a rich comic performance.

George Lowell Tracy Excelsior, Jr Barnet Seymour B. P. Cheney, Jr Mary, Lamb BE. L. Caton Bertha Gessler Courtenay Guild Blanche Calve Santootsle T. L. Drew Malcolm D. W. Greene H. B. Perkins George P. Davis James Walker, Jr W. B. C. Fox

Goods Right Prices Right Money Back If You Say So

A local store promotes a money back guarantee on goods with emphasis on fair pricing. The ad stresses customer satisfaction and flexible return terms to attract shoppers.

Boxing at Suffolk club ends with O Donnell’s win over Kilrain

A Suffolk club boxing night drew an estimated 800 to 900 spectators. John L Sullivan appeared and advised Kilrain. O Donnell dominated Kilrain in points, while Kilrain showed science and endurance but tired late. The crowd’s reaction and a disputed decision colored the event, with the finish uncertain as the page continued.

Suffolk John L. Sullivan Jake Kilrain Sullivan Kilrain Tammany Uall Steve O’donnell O’donnell Corbett

Papal Edict Suspended Temporarily Regarding Knights of Pythias

In Fall River on March 18, a papal delegate suspended the Leo edict restricting Catholic membership in the Knights of Pythias. Lafayette Lodge members urged a hearing after visiting Washington. The suspension is temporary and not guaranteed as permanent policy.

Fall River H. A. Dubuque L. P. DeGrandpre P. E. Collett Choquette Providence Mgr. Satolli Pope Leo Knights of Pythias Washington Lafayette Lodge Vatican

Charitable Irish Society toast honors St Patrick at Boston Parker House

The Charitable Irish Society of Boston marked its 158th anniversary with a St Patrick’s Night banquet at Parker House. Governor Greenshalge sent a rep, Mayor Curtis attended, and Michael J. Dwyer delivered a stirring toast on “The Day We Celebrate.” Edward J. Flynn presided, with James F. Sweeney and others adding eloquent remarks.

Irish Society of Boston Ireland Parker House Emerald Isle Massachusetts Greenshalge Henry A. Thomas Curtis Babson Michael J. Dwyer Dwyer America James F. Sweeney Thomas A Mullen Edward J. Flynn Thomas A. Mullen

Spring Fever and the Nerves Warn of Spring Ills

The text warns that nervous strain from changing seasons increases vulnerability to Spring complaints. It notes that getting out of gear brings pain and misery and that a weakened system is prone to catch illnesses, with repelling disease and avoiding Spring Fever being crucial.

H. B. Hitchcock Water St Springfield Mass

Wooley Denounces Norwegian System Stirs Fall River Crowd

In Music Hall John G. Wooley spoke against the Norwegian system under YWCTU auspices. Prolonged hisses rose from mainly women after Rev. W Walker Jubb offered a cautious rebuttal. The meeting ended amid sharp criticism of the pastor and strong applause for Wooley.

Fall River John G. Wooley Music Hall T. R. Vostel W. Walker Jubb Central Congregational Church Wooley Vostel Vostel Called On Mr. Jubb Jubb

Security Company President Denies Compromise in Tracey Case

Major John C. Parsons, president of the Security Company, said in Hartford that the firm will not compromise the case against Louis A. Tracey, the defaulter secretary and teller. The matter is in prosecuting hands, and the company has no control. Tracey admitted a shortage of 9700 before arrest, and questions arise over the bond set at 5000 in Police Court.

Hartford Conn John C. Parsons Louis A. Tracey Tracey

Will of Francis Brown Hayes to be contested by son Harold

The late Francis Brown Hayes leaves a fortune valued around one million dollars, with Oakmount estate in Lexington and other properties. His widow’s death and his son Harold trigger a contested will, filed in Middlesex County Probate Court after Hayes died in Dover England on February 9. The document, drawn in Dover, contains about thirty provisions and a codicil.

Francis Brown Hayes Harold Dover Eng Hayes Lexington Oakmount Ascutneyville Miss Hunt Vermont Nina New York Boston Weathersfield Lfe Weatherfield Maine California Europe Paris London Natalie Bland Desmond Natalie England Meta Wilson Pitt Jennie Wilson Howard Middlesex County Probate Court

Open fireplaces and the two ways of valuing them

A parable about a man taxed for his goat and how two perspectives on valuation apply to open fireplaces. If you only count cost you may forgo one, but considering benefits like ventilation comfort beauty health and longevity make them desirable in every room. Many writers support this view.

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Bonney &Sons P. F. Bonney R. H. White Bonney & Sons Washington Street Mayor Curtis Mr. Cheney Mr. Statson Mr. Benton Hartford, Conn D. W. Noyes Wad” Baylor L. G. Burnham Thomas W. Proctor Francis H. Appleton Thomas Edmands Winthrop Wetherbee Charles Hayden MR. G. C. Davis Mary Lamb Browning, King & Co Cer Eneciani New England Kilrain and O'Donnell Jordan HALL Avon St Bedford St Flynn St. Patrick Great Britain Republic Charitable Irish Society God of Nations United States Winslow Warren Boyle O'Reilly Plymouth Sarsaparilla M. Wooley R. Simmons Washington St Nina X. Hayes Love Paine Furniture Company Canal Street
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