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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1902

Page

5

Memorial services for General A P Martin in Roxbury

Memorial service held in Martin Grammar School assembly hall Roxbury with a 150 child chorus, evergreen decorations and a wreath adorned platform. Speakers praised his duty, punctuality, bravery, and upright life across military civic and business roles. Mrs Martin and delegations attended the event.

A. P. Martin Martin Grammar School Roxbury General Martin A. L Rafter Rafter Albert A. Pope E. W. Fingsies Ore Dr. Horton Boston BE. J. Jones Charles Bppgood Massachusetts Loyal Legion

Boston Letter Carriers Ball Draws Seven Thousand Guests

The Boston Letter Carriers Benefit Association reunion and ball at Mechanics Hall drew about 7000 guests from Boston and surrounding towns. The gala event featured flag-decorated balconies, a grand march led by Iing F Gallagher, and a display of elaborate gowns from attendees including Mrs Orrin F Gallagher and Mrs J J Murphy. Notable guests included ex-Congressman John F Fitzgerald and various city and state officials.

Boston Letter Carriers’ Benefit Association Mechanics’ Hall Boston Roosevelt Ostmaster Hibbard Association Sever Iing F. Gallagher Gallagher J. J. Murphy Gahurpny Hibbard Louis P. Howe J. J. McCarthy D. B. Shaw W. T. A. Fitzgerald Charles H. Adams James A. Doyle Joseph J. Norton Robert A. Jordan F. C. Gilatrick Charles M. Draper Richard Oley J. A. Sullivan Joseph T Burnett Thomas F. Galvin Ty Doherty John F. Pierce Dorchester George H. Williams Henry Turner Charles I. Dean Alfred Theodore C. Dennis Wagener Reed Henry S. Adams E. BE. Stebbins Civil Service Board J. Thomas Ward John A. Brennan Frank L. Paige William H. Howland T. ¥. Hagerty Fr. Guilfoyle Sarah Willis Iss E. F. Alkes A. D. Holt Arlington J. A. Blanchard Arlington Heights H. N. Hanson Back Bay I. M. Fogerty Brookline Roslindale F. X. Flask Roxbury Orrin F. Gallagher India M. I. Field John H. Tyler Stelle Farrington Mary Breed Mary Werrick Sadie Caes Ecru Bessie Jacobs Annie Meehan Margaret F. Mee Lilian Kraft The Letter Carriers’ Mutual Benefit Association Broadway Studio Letter Carriers’ Association

Bean Party At Roxbury Hidden in Village Club Masquerade Last Evening

The Village Club of Roxbury hosted a masquerade dance last evening with attendees in disguise. The event featured music and informal revelry as members mingled and enjoyed the festive atmosphere.

Roxbury

Old New England Corn Husking and Barn Dance

The event delighted attendees as prizes were awarded for best costumes to Mr. Morris Walsh and Miss Etta DeCost. Entertainment featured old country farmers milkmaids and servants, with lively dancing and witty exchanges throughout.

Morris Walsh Etta DeCost

Bishop Lawrence Addresses Philippine Outrages At Massachusetts Diocese

The first annual East ern Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts convention opened in Trinity Chapel with Bishop Lawrence presiding. He denounced reports of cruel treatment of Filipinos by American soldiers and urged church action, while resolutions criticizing the abuses sparked debate and were ultimately altered to reflect only the address.

Massachusetts Trinity Chapel Lwrence Lawrence Bishopwrence Drepth Rayer Leighton Parks Emanuel Church Addison Rand Atertown F. Winchester Donald William B. Frisby John G. Lindsay Leonard K. Storrs Charles & Hamlin Normian Episcopal Diocese of

Burns Monument Society Plans Boston Burn s Memorial

Grand march led by Mr and Mrs Ballantine. The society, mostly Scotch born with a few American Burns admirers, aims to erect in Boston a monument to Robert Burns costing 25 but the notes show 3000 in treasury and promises of over 2000 more. Once 15000 is raised Mr Norwell of Shepard Norwell will subscribe the rest to complete the monument.

Mission meeting at Emanuel Church on New England life

The convention held a mission meeting at Emanuel Church in the evening. Bishop Lawrence presided before a large congregation. Rev Welles M Partridge spoke on Our Responsibilities to the Home Life of New England. Rev J C Ayer addressed summer people on the New England coast. Rev G Sakai of Japan spoke on the Church in Foreign Lands. Rev Leighton Parks closed with Our Responsibilities to the Student Life in New England.

Emanuel Church Lawrence Welles M. Partridge Peabody New England J. C. Ayer G. Sakai Japan Church In Foreign Lands Leighton Parks

Ushers' Society Ball Held at Bethesda Hall in South Boston

The Ushers' Literary Society hosted its annual whist party and dance last evening at Bethesda Hall. J. Frank O'Hare served as floor director with assistance from George F. Morrissey and others in the social circle, highlighting prominent South Boston hosts.

The Ushers’ Literary Society South Boston Bethesda Hall Bernice Hall J. Frank O'Hare George F. Morrissey

Green Dragons Barn Party at Lyceum Hall East Boston

The Green Dragon Club hosted a barn party at Lyceum Hall in East Boston with rustic costumes. The programme listed harvesting from 8 to 9, Sir Roger de Coverley at 9, and thusking until 2. George Reed and Flora Foppiano led the march with Laurie Casale and Miss L Lawton and Michael Marchiti and Marie Reala following.

Lyceum Hall Boston Green Dragon Club Roger de Coverley George Reed Flora Foppiano Laurie Casale Miss L. Lawton Michael Marchiti Marie Reala

Division 78 A O H Ball Promoted By New Group

The first cnnaball event by Division 73 A O H was held last evening in Paine Memorial Hall. An 8 to 9 p m concert preceded a grand march led by Mrs. M J Pendergast and floor director Mr John J Dona hue. A collation followed. over 100 members attended the newly formed branch, marking steady growth and a successful social.

BALL Paine Memorial Hall Oer M. J._ Pendergast John J. Donahue

Past Master Workmen's Association Holds Annual Meeting

The annual meeting and banquet of the Past Master Workmen's Association was held last evening in Lawrence En campment Hall, 72 Washington Street. Officers elected include President Everett D. Clark, Waltham Lodge. vice-presidents John T. Van Blarcom Mystic Lodge, Charles OC. Fearing Metropolitan Lodge, Edwin O. Kimball Everett Lodge. secretary treasurer Arthur W. Duffield Bacon Tesco. executive committee George G. Hall Winter Hill Lodge, J. T. Hickey Metropolitan Lodge.

Lawrence Washington Street Everett D. Clark Waltham Lodge John T. van Blarcom Mystic Lodge Charles OC. Fearing Metropolitan Lodge Edwin O. Kimball Everett Lodge Arthur W. Duffield Bacon Tespe George G. Hall Winter Hill Lodge J. T. Hickey

Ushers' Literary Society Dance Floors Directed by O'Hare

J Frank O'Hare served as floor director at the Ushers' Literary Society annual dance. Charles F. Leahy noted among 500 attendees. Frank Linehan and Thomas H. Edwards led the whist tables with aides, with city officials including Sir Joseph J. Norton Alderman Charles J. Slattery and several representatives and councilmen among the guests.

Charles F. Leahy Frank Linehan Thomas H. Edwards Joseph J. Norton Charles J. Slattery John E. Baldwin M. J. Sullivan David J. Gleason D. W. Creed Ware, Hickey, Walsh and Linehan

Ingomar Club Social Whist and Dancing Party

The Ingomar Club of South Boston holds a whist and dancing party this evening in Bernice Hall South Boston.

Ingomar Club Social Ingomar Club South Boston Bernice Hall

Kinsman Boston Terrier Sold for 850 to Brooklyn Buyer

Kinsman, a blue ribbon Boston terrier and son of Cracksman Jr., was sold by Messrs. Lamphrey and Keady of this city to J. M. Dale, a Brooklyn fancier, for 850 dollars. He is full brother to Remlick Bonnie, recent victor over Roxie, with sale arranged through Professor OConnor.

Kinsman Boston Cracksman, Jr Andrew Lamphrey John Keady J. M. Dale Brooklyn Remlick Bonnie J. T. Gilligan O’connor

Kidney health and a trusted remedy in early advertising

An early 20th century advertorial asserts kidney disorders affect the whole body and promotes Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a universal remedy. It claims urinary symptoms signal kidney trouble, cites hospital use and physician recommendation, and offers sample bottles through the Boston Daily Post promotion.

The Post Boston Daily Post

Auction Sells Original Uncle Sam Farm in Mason

The Wilson homestead farm in Mason, once home to the original Uncle Sam, sold at auction for 1500 dollars to Captain Orren A. Hamblett of Washington, D. C. The family settled there in 1780 after moving from Cambridge, Massachusetts, with Samuel Wilson born to the 12 child clan.

Uncle Sam Grebenville N. H Wilson Mason Orren A. Hamblett Washington, D. C Ncle England Samuel Wilson Cambridge Mass Edward Wilson Lucy Francis Medford

Butler Sued by Waiter in Missouri District Court

Congressman J. J. Butler of Missouri is named defendant in a $10,000 damages suit filed in the District Supreme Court by August Scholz a hotel waiter. Scholz alleges Butler assaulted him at the hotel Saturday using vile language and struck him with a water bottle.

Washington J. J. Butler Missouri District Supreme Court August Scholz Scholz Butler

Hetty Green Loses Counsel In Mandel Executorship Case

In the Mandel executorship dispute Hetty Green faced the unusual move of losing her legal counsel as Whipple Sears and Ogden withdrew. The Supreme Court set the hearing for Tuesday with Hurlburt Jones and Cabot now retained to represent Mrs Green, the case slated for June 2.

Hetty Green Edward D. Mandell Supreme Court Green Whipple, Sears & Ogden Mandell Hurlburt Jones Cabot

Revere Bath Rate Cut Seen as Experimental

Senator W. T. A. Fitzgerald wins long fight for lower bath house rates in Revere. Metropolitan Park Commission sets scale: bathing suit, towel and dressing room 20c, towel and dressing room 15c, children under 14 years 10c. Reduction noted as experimental.

W. T. A. Fitzgerald Revere Metropolitan Park Commission

Choral Art Society of Boston Performs Season Finale

The Choral Art Society of Boston directed by Wallace Goodriey gave the second and last concert of its first season last evening in Chickering Hall before a large fashionable audience. Assisting artists were George Longy on oboe and Heinrich Gebhard on piano. The program was interesting with many numbers unfamiliar to Boston music listeners.

The Choral Art Society of Boston Wallace Goodriey Chickering Hall Messrs George Longy Heinrich Gebhard

Priests Sail for Rome on Vancouver Voyage

The Rev. Father P. J. Daly of St. Francis de Sales Roxbury and the Rev. Father J. O'Donnell of St. Philip's South End will sail aboard the Vancouver today for an extended Italian tour. They expect an audience with the Pope in Rome and Naples and Rome will be among their stops. Daly, founder of the Daly Industrial Home, endowed it with over 50000 dollars, a major Catholic philanthropic effort bearing an Irish name. O'Donnell is noted for extensive charity in the Boston diocese and enjoys strong parish support. Mrs. Ryan and Miss Ryan of Dublin will accompany Father Daly on the trip.

P. J. Daly St. Francis de Sales Roxbury Father J. O'Donnell St. Philip’s Church South End Vancouver Italy Naples Rome Father Daly Father O’donnell New England Daly Pope’s Hill Dorchester Father O'Donnell Diocese of Boston Ryan Miss Ryan Dublin Jre

Vancouver Sets Sail From Charlestown For Mediterranean

At about 3 30 o clock this afternoon the Dominion line steamer Vancouver under Captain McDonald will depart Hoopsac docks Charlestown for the Mediterranean on her first outward passage. She will stop at Gibraltar Genoa Naples and Alexandria and take out 27 saloon passengers and 12 third class passengers.

Dominion Line Vancouver McDonald Hoopsac Docks Charlestown Mediterranean Gibraltar Genoa Naples Alexandria

Yale Golf Team Beats New Haven Country Club 42 to 6

Yale Golf easily defeated the New Haven Country Club team 42 to 6 in New Haven. The match featured strong play from Yale and included a note praising a Champagne metaphor tied to Cook's Imperial Extra Dry.

New Haven, Conn Yale New Haven

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