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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1889

Page

2

Apple ton Chapel wedding seals Cambridge pledges

Miss Tabulah Greenleaf Abercrombie of Cambridge wed Professor Charles Henry Douglas in Apple ton Chapel Old Cambridge with Rev Alexander McKenzie presiding. Bridesmaids include Julia Paca Emma Taylor and M M Adams. best man George W. Douglass. maid of honor Winona Abercrombie. The couple left for a wedding tour after a reception at 42 Shepard Street. A separate Cambridge report notes a poisoning attempt by Jacob Stratton on Andy Dickerman, with Stratton arrested in Boston. Cambridge school board met. several teacher changes and appointments approved or tabled. a civil service reform meeting announced for Lexington.

Appleton Chapel Old Cambridge Tabulah Greenleaf Abercrombie Cambridge Charles Henry Douglas Keene (N. H.) High School Alexander McKenzie D.D Shepard Memorial Church Julia Paca Baltimore Emma Taylor M. M. Adams Boston Kate Andrews Rochester N. Y George W. Douglass Winona Abercrombie C. H. Taft G. O. Ward Worcester R. G._ Abercrombie Winchester Douglas Brooklyn Shepard Street North Jacob Stratton Andy Dickerman Stratton Brewery Street Camriageport Dickerman Lane Cambridgeport Cambridge School Board A. M. Barnes Gilmore Lelia A. Myrick Thorndike Harriet A. Townsend Harvard Emma S. Davis Agassiz Annie L. Reilly Tarbell Emily W. Strong M Harvard Evelyn J. Locke Lexington Cambridge Civil Service Reform Association Charles Theodore Russell, Jr Richard H. Dana

Revelations in Lynn Bank Scandal and Missing Boy Return

In Lynn the defaulting teller Edgar L. Swan faces rumors of stock manipulation in Thomson-Houston with claims of pressure to buy at 315 and a promised rescue that failed. Separately, Frank Fullerton, missing since June 4, 1887, returns home after a circumnavigating voyage from Boston to Havre via Philadelphia and Paris, ending with an emotional reunion.

Lynn Edgar L. Swan Lynn National Bank Thomson-Houston Swan Frank Fullerton David Fullerton Philadelphia

Meeting of the Boston Universalist Association

The Boston Universalists Association met at Cross Street Church Somerville with Rev A White of Cambridge presiding. The program included talks on Christ to me and church relation to evils, plus sermons and musical excerpts from local pastors and soloists.

Boston Universalists Association Cross Street Broadway Congregational Pare Somerville Jine Brown Mritus Daisy Hoyt Peader Furmer Boston Flint Street East Somerville Ireland England

Citizens Caucus in Brookline Lists Elected Officials

The Brookline citizens caucus last night produced tallies for many positions. Voters, including women, weighed school questions while results named a moderator Moses Williams town clerk Benjamin F Baker and other town roles. Funeral services for D M Garrett of Kent Street were held at his home yesterday at 12 30. Mr and Mrs J Gardner Curtis hosted a reception on Kent Street this evening.

Citizens’ Caucus Brookline Moses Williams Benjamin F. Baker Bal pcHnee Albert L. Lincoln, Jr Tucker Dalane B. Hana W. H. Bowker H. James Henrietta c. Codman Elizabeth Cabot George H. Worthiley J. Anson Guid R.G. F. Candage William E. Lincoln C. A. W. Boenonr Gardner C. Brooks Howard N. Brown William Lincoln Michael Desmond Fitzgerald W. B. Haseltine Walnut Hill Cemetery James H. Bowditch Charles H. Stearin D. M. Garrett Kent Street J. Gardner Curtis

Mrs. Margaret Macfarlane Buried in Mt Auburn Cemetery

The remains of Mrs. Margaret Russell Macfarlane wife of William G Macfarlane a New York lawyer who died in London England on the 4th were interred yesterday afternoon at Mt. Auburn cemetery A service in the chapel was led by Reverend William Lawrence and Reverend M Kellner Cambridge Episcopal Theological School officiating She was the daughter of Edward Russell of this city born here about thirty seven years ago

Margaret Russell Macfarlane William 8. Macfarlane New York City London Eng Mt. Auburn Cemetery William Lawrence M. Kellner Cambridge Episcopal Theological School Macfarlane Dward Russell

Turkish and Russian Baths Open at Dr Flower’s Hotel Palace

The bath department at Dr Flower's new health palace on Columbus Avenue near Holyoke Street offers Turkish, Russian, and Roman baths. It boasts rich finish and complete service and is open to the public with an advertising schedule of prices and hours for men and women. All Columbus avenue cars pass by the location.

Flower Columbus Avenue Holyoke Street Dr. Flower

Ladd and Littlefield Nominated by Rhode Island Republicans

Rhode Island Republican State Convention in Providence at Music Hall nominates Herbert W. Ladd for Governor, with Enos Lapham renominated for Lieutenant Governor and Samuel H. Cross named secretary of state. Anti-saloonists influence noted. ex-Governor Howard urged unity. Delegates reaffirm pension and voting positions and endorse Harrison era national policy. Ladd, 45, a New Bedford native, heading H W Ladd Company, formerly a newspaper man.

Provinence R.I Music Hall Brayton Burnham C. L. Goff East Providence W. J. Cozzens Newport Taft William Ames Herbert W. Ladd Ladd Enos Lapham John J. Arnold Warwick Lapham D. G. Littlefield Littlefield Samuel H. Cross Westerly Samuel Clark Lincoln Horatio Rogers Rogers Henry A. Howard Mr. Ladd Entraman Davis Howard Harrison Republican Party Cleveland Union General Assembly Ublicans New Bedford H.W. Ladd Company House of White, Brown & Co Boston

Banquet Among Tombstones Aids Marble Dealers in Boston

A banquet for nearly one hundred New England marble dealers was held at the Boston Marble Company on Thacher street. The mood was light as they discussed the trade and a proposed quarry trip to Rutland Vermont. Notable attendees included John D. Allan and representatives from Sheldon Marble Company and Consumers' Marble Company among others.

Boston Marble Company Thacher Street New England Provinces Harrison Redfield Proctor Proctor Washington Marble Dealers Boston Stephen Masten R. L. Sands Rutland John D. Allan Sheldon Marble Company Charles H. Sheldon John A. Sheldon

Medical Monopoly Debate and Poisoning Cases Highlighted

Massachusetts considers a bill to ban practice of medicine by nonregulars under penalties. The piece cites Dr. Holt and the Massachusetts Medico Legal Society praising irregulars and warning of errors by regular physicians. It contrasts Garfield era medical debates with claims of Warner’s Safe Cure as an alternative.

Boston Daily Globe Massachusetts Holt Massachusetts Medico-Legal Society Bright Globe Garfield Messrs. H. H. Warner & Co Warner

American Insurance Company Boston Notice 1818 Capital

The American Insurance Co of Boston announces capital paid in and invested at 300000 dollars. They insure against fire and marine risks, not exceeding 100000 on any one risk, at No 45 State Street Boston. Policies issued in Sterling at George Cros Haw & Co London Francis Peabody President J W Field Secretary Renry S Bean Assistant Secretary.

The American Insurance Co Boston State Street Crites Messrs. George Croshaw & CO London Francis Peabody J. W. Field Renry S. Bean

Public hearings on trolley power and City Hall lighting

City notices from Boston announce a public hearing by the Board of Aldermen on March 27 at 1 PM regarding West End Street Railway Co. overhead electric system. A second hearing on March 22 at 3 PM addresses installing an electric light plant in City Hall basement for illumination.

City Hall Board of Aldermen Aldermen’s West End Street Railway Co James L. Hillard Committee On Public Buildings Court House Register of Deeds Homer Rogers

Annual stockholders meeting notices from Boston firms

Notices announce the American Bell Telephone Company annual stockholders meeting on March 26 1889 at 11 am at 88 Tremont Boston for officer elections and other business. Also Boston Protective Department and Corporators meet March 28 1889 to decide on continuing duties and budget with three directors elected. Forest Hills Cemetery proprietors meet March 25 1889 to elect a trustee and discuss increasing trustees from seven to twelve and resignations.

American Bell Telephone Company Meionnon Tremont Street Boston Dee Eustis Hubbard Boston Protective Devariment Act of Incorporation Boston Board of Fire Underwriters Water Street Salt Corporation Boston Protective Department Osborne Howes, Jr Forest Hills Cemetery Union Hall Boylston Street Samuel C. Cobb Board of Trustees Arthur R. Potter

Local Name List Appears in Rockville Area Record

A long string of names and places appears, including A L Goodwin South Berwick James Kelley perenoia George E Chase Lawrence W E Higbeeee Proctor VI A G C Kinney Milford Sands ambdridee Wall & Sullivan Monc ter John J Love Webster Plymouth John Treat ex Mayor of Portsmouth N H David W Simpson H Millington W H L Webber Boston names Nason Furlong Dudley Weymouth Westerly James Fyffe Richard Power Kenny Bros Watson Gallagher East Milton John B Whalen George E Everett Natick C F Clark Chelsea Frank L Bailey Henry Bacon Joseph Goodwin & Co list continues Stedman Wentworth Seward Jones Caief Joseph Harris Marlboro Thoman Rehill Leighton Deering Me.

Rockville Conn South Berwick James Kelley Perenoia George E. Chase Lawrence W. E. Higbeeee Proctor A. GC. Kinney Milford Sands Ambridee Wall & Sullivan Moncter John J. Love Webster Robert Clark Plymouth John &. .Treat Portsmouth N.H David W. Simpson H. ©. Millington W. HL C.F. Clark Chelsea Frank L. Bailey Henr Bacon Boston N. C

New Use for Dynamos in Scranton Discovery

Charles Nier of Scranton had a needle in his foot for a week. Surgeons failed to locate it. At the Suburban electric railway plant the foot was placed near a dynamo and the needle drew out in fifteen minutes.

Scranton Penn Charles Nier Nier Suburban Electric Railway

Warner's Log Cabin Plasters Market Leader

A selection among numerous plasters highlights Warner's Log Cabin Plasters as the best on the market due to its quality and effectiveness for general use.

Warner

Boston Liquor License Notices From 1889 Public Board

The Boston Board of Police publishes license applications for intoxicating liquors in 1889. Applicants include William A. Miller & Co at 1285 Tremont and 2 Prentiss streets and Christine Berresheim at 1 Prescott Street among many others in Boston, with details on class, rooms, and cellars.

Boston William A. Miller & Co Clas Tremont Street Prentiss Street Thomas Ryan Board of Police Christine Berresheim Prescot Street Ee Board OF Pollice Christine Berresh Prescott Street Eston Board OF VoLtee Thomas Norton & CO Albany Street Llampden Street Neston Michael J. Quinn & CO Ruggles Street Houston Martin Gross & CO Cabot Street Board OF PoLick William A. Whalen & CO Guild Row Roxbury Street Thomas Wyan WM. A. Miller & CO Tremont Prentiss Streets Bostonn Guildrow Board of Poxtce Michall J. Quinn & Co Kremont Street Lnggles Street Malachi Kilducf & CO Station Street Gard Board of Pollice Malachi O’brien & CO Hampden Street Chadwick Street Malach O'Hrien & CO Chitaguick Airvet Geld Honna A . Thomas Ryan WM. A. Miller &O Iremont Hoton Board of Porter JO 1N Hines Quincy Street Thomas F. Kinahan & CO Trem Nn

Boston Liquor License Notices From March 21 1889

Notices list numerous Boston applicants for licenses to sell intoxicating liquors across multiple classes. Entries name JOHN E BURNS PATRICK MCGOWAN KANKAI JOSEPH ROWSSE LEADERS FRANK L HAZELTON BARBARA WORNER GONT LIEBRAU and others at addresses on Tremont Cabot Pynchon Vernon Swett and more. Board of Police Boston records March 21 1889.

Es Bokro Ponce Bostour John E. Burns Ruggles Cabot Streets Boston Thomas Ryan Board OF Police Patrick McGowan Tremont Street Bowner Street Board OF Policy John Rowssle Pynchon Street Board OF Pottne Frank L. Hazelton Chadwick Street Yeoman Street Patrick J. Ducey Swett Street Albany Street Board OF Polce John Terry Longwood Avenue John H. Greim Agree Board OF Police Ruggles Street Cabot Street H. & J. Pfaff Patrick Fay Adams Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

News OF Boston Universalist Association Mrs. Macfarlane Ladd and Littlefield Rhode Island Republican State Convention Marble Dealers of City Notices City OF Pemberton Square Euston John E. Svuillane & CO Board OF Potter Julia Howard Harrison Avenue Hannah Conday Norfolk Avenue G. F. Burkhardt Parker Street Poarl Parker Dward Habich Cédar Street Norfolk Sat Board of Potics James W. Kenney Las0 Ames W. Kenney Michael H. Reddish & CO Boarp Police Chanter Michael H. Reddisil & CO Horace M. Barlow & CO John F. Doherty & CO Northampton Street Dennis Mullane Boarb Pontice Allen Toohey Board OF Folice Ellen Toovery Fremont Street Board OF Perce Julius Dora Gerwien Remount Street Clara 8. Witherell Daley Street James Mitchell East Chester Park Board OF VoLice Sheerin Bros Boar of Pollice Charles V. & Line Jalger Boanp Sophia Deckert Hayes & Murvahy Garrison Avenue Board OF Pottee Jacob Gass Hoston Patrick Mouqvan Downer Street Kankai Sald Oston Bb. Bernard & CO Beano William Jacobs Thaddeus H. O'Rourke & Co Washington Street Isoston Thoms Ryan George H. Humphreys G. Thomas Ryan Frank Hubner Charles V. & Line Jaeger Sideoson Beanp Chipterig Barbara Worner & Gontlieb Rau Jeremiah J. McNamara & Son Walpole Street Thomas J. McDonough Cunard Street ST Ee Board OF Police Rueter & CO Terrace Street Heath Street A. J. Houghton & CO Hayes & Murphy Jon Murphy Eustis Streets Culding WM. Seaver & Son POLIC Lsay Michael F. Fallen Michael O'Connell Bogro Porick Henry Moe & CO Eustis Street James Murray Plymouth Court Kuston John R. Alley Aboago C. D. Swaln & CO Cape Eee Board of Police James McCormick & CO Conant Street Board of Pottce Board OF Potrier Henry J. Lefevre & CO Gurney Street John Goode & Son Centre Street Highland Street Boarpor Police Otce Heston Board OF PoLrIce George M. Potter Adams Place Winslow Place Malachi Kil'uufef Patrick Curley Board OF Poitier Frank Normlle Ofton New Board OF Porter Frank Normile Iremont Street John J. Fannon Hunneman Street Board OF Polie Notyce Hanneman Street Frank Fernekees & CO Board OF Poolice John Frederick Scrauth William & Margaret Killion Thaddeus HH. O'Rourke & CO John Murphy James Michell Bostex Sheerin Ros Board of Poticy Madern Gorge E. Brown Blue Hill Avenue Boanrrd Board OF Votice Michael Carian Zeigler Street Board OF Pottes Hunry P. Murphy Henry P. Murphy Henry Merten & CO Soard Boonrpd Charles J. McCarty Pyncho 1 Thomas Ryas Michael Carlan Zeigier Street Board of Pounce Henry Moers & CO Kampden Street Albert Whittum Dudley Street Pablic Albert Whiteum James Cullivan Boanup Bookp OF PoLice John H. Maguire Hampshire Street Loston Ryan Charles P. Russell PoLick John J. Hall Heath Board OF Ponce John F. Good & Co Boardorf Police Chayter F. ©. Sturtevant Hartford Conn Aaron EK GAY & CO
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