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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1895

Page

3

Plans For The Convention In Boston By Christian Endeavor

Boston city government mobilizes to support the Christian Endeavor convention with public buildings open for inspection and full police coverage. Public Garden decorated with Endeavor colors. two 10 000 seat tents fashioned like Cleveland’s benches. Noonday prayer meetings to be held in shops and factories led by Rev James L Hill with Evangelist Dwight L. Moody assisting.

Christian Endeavor Boston Olce Guy Forester Doogue James L. Hill

International Youth Meeting Plans Unfold in Boston

Delegates will form into bands of about twenty with a leader and a Boston deavorer as guide. Juniors meet Saturday afternoon in Mechanics Hall with a special Junior chorus of around four hundred voices. Mrs Francis BE Clark oversees arrangements and will preside. A notable feature includes several hundred children in costumes representing nations worldwide.

Real estate offers attract buyers on dry healthy land

Land buyers are offered sites by Robert Paine, John H. Storer, and R. T. Paine Jr. With population and valuation rising three times city average, 100 lots priced at 20 cents a foot and many improvements free. Stone offers, cellars dug free, $10 down, low taxes, no interest, in a strong investment opportunity.

Robert Paine John H. Storer R. T. Paine, Jr Oyme

FIGHTING JOE HOOKER HONORED IN HADLEY REUNION

May 7 Hadley held a large Hooker reunion in a canvas tent near the birthplace of General Hooker. A parade and ceremonies opened in Hadley with townspeople expressing loyalty to the veteran soldiers and reflecting Massachusetts pride in the Civil War era leader.

Hadley Hooker General Hooker Northampton

Masses honor Joseph Hooker birthplace with statewide tribute

Veterans parade through Meadow City honor Major General Joseph Hooker, Connecticut Valley towns sending procession to Hadley. A crowded program includes remarks by Adjutant General Dalton, General Tremaine, and General Sickles, who presents Hooker portrait to Hadley.

Hood's Sarsaparilla Praised by Lowell Druggist

Frederick T Fay, proprietor of the Carleton & Hovey drug store in Lowell since 1827, declares Hood's Sarsaparilla the best selling medicine and the leading blood purifier. He notes its sales exceed competitors five to one and cites repeat customer testimonials of its benefits.

Frederick T Fay Lowell Carleton & Hovey

Hooker Memorial Address Recalls Civil War Leader’s Valor

General Hooker honored in a Connecticut valley ceremony with talks by General Tremaine and General J. W. Kimball. The address praised Hooker’s swift army restoration, discipline, and patriotism after the Potomac command, followed by music, a special song, and box lunches. Relatives of Hooker attended, including Colonel Joseph Hooker and several second cousins from Ware and Hadley.

Commonwealth Boston Marblehead Lexington Connecticut Valley Union Massachusetts Old Bay Hooker Sickles Third Army Lincoln Old Commonwealth General Hooker Franklin Bonney Connecticut Tremaine Army of the Potomac J. W. Kimball Greenhalze Reveille Clarence E. Hawkes Thomas Chambury Hooker House Joseph Hooker Chicago Mary S. Treadwell Watertown N. Y H. M. Hooker J. H. Grenville Gilbert Ware Mass Edward H. Gilbert Joseph H. Hinsdale Pittsfield Edwin Seymour Hadley Edward Hooker

Jubilee Af loat at Quincy After Crane Breaks

Jubilee, the cup defender, was pulled off a broken cradle yesterday morning at Quincy. She escaped serious damage with only dented lead and broken foot ropes. Captain Newcomb maneuvered to avoid collision and saved the hull from strain.

Quincy Jubilee

Pharmacy Fair Highlights and Lectures At Mystery Hall

Mrs Jenness Miller drew a dense crowd with her proper living costumes while Miss C C Bedford spoke on concentrated foods and infant feeding. Dr William Cheney discussed The Mouth and Dr Samuel Appleton on Hygiene of the Feet. Mystery Hall opens a free optical illusion exhibit and Delorme’s Le Forghone the Blacksmith joins the art display. Connecticut expected to send large delegations today with a Norwich stone excursion planned.

Jenness Miller C. C. Bedford William Cheney Ladies’ Physiological Institute Samuel Appleton Delorme Connecticut Norwich

Pope Reproaches Cardinal For Toast To Crispi

In Rome on May 7 the Pope summoned Cardinal Hohenlohe to the Vatican after a toast to Premier Crispi at Baron Blanc's residence. The exchange was sharp with the Pope demanding an apology for the toast, while the cardinal defended the church’s aims and refused to promise a statement.

Rome Cardinal Hohenlohe Vatican Crispi Baron Blanc Hohenlohe

Trinity Church Wedding of Ellen Pomeroy and Albert Reed

Miss Ellen Wilshire Pomeroy wed Albert Reed in Trinity Church with Rev. E Winchester Donald officiating. The bride wore cream-white satin duchesse with lace details and a tulle veil, attended by bridesmaids Frances Pomeroy and Grace E Allen. Best man was Latham Gallup Reed. ushers included Leonard D Ahl and D Augustus Clarkson among others. A breakfast followed at Mrs Daniel Ahl’s residence.

Ellen Wilshire Pomeroy James P. Pomeroy Albert Reed New York Trinity Church E. Winchester Donald D. D Latham Gallup Reed Frances Pomeroy Grace E. Allen Saybrook Conn Catherine Mermet Horatio Whitney Mendelssohn Daniel Ahl Commonwealth Avenue

Ward Committee Tickets Change as Withdrawals Resume Caucus Fight

The Democratic city committee filed ward ticket changes with City Clerk Galvin ahead of next week’s caucuses. withdrawals touched Ward 1 3 4 12 16 18 20 23 with replacements and two tickets remaining in some wards, leaving vacancies and a lone challenger against regular tickets.

James Donovan Democratic City Committee Galvin Donovan Martin H. Dalton Wara 1 James H. Waters Daniel M. Hayden Doherty Wara 3 John H. Phillips Edward A. Welsh Waters Hayden John F. Desmond Charles McCarthy William H. Quigley John J. Hoey John Quinn Daniel M. Driscoll Quinn Scratcher M. W. Norris Charles J. Mansfield Crowley Alderman Dever Charles I. Quirk Messrs. Fallon O'Leary Brooks Proctor Patrick M. Keating

Cambridge Honors Ex Mayor Alger At Funeral Service

The funeral of Hon. Alpheus B. Alger ex mayor of Cambridge was held at Massachusetts Avenue Universalist Church at 12 30 PM with a private service at his home beforehand. Delegations from city hall and numerous organizations attended as officials in mass were present. Burial was in the family lot at Lowell.

Alpheus. B. Alger Cambridge Massachusetts Avenue Universalist Thag City Hall Red Men Masonic Lodges Odd Fellows Knights Templara Arlington Boat ‘Club Mayors’ Club Taylor ‘Club Horace D. Litchfield F. L. Pratt William E. Hutchings Richard W.sutton Charles Jones C. W. Biddle Charles A. Skinner Mendelssohn Dr. Biddle

Nicaragua Canal Board Arrives at Mobile

Bound for Greytown the Nicaragua canal board under Colonel William Luddow U.S.A. M T Endicott U S N and Alfred Noble of Chicago arrived in Mobile this morning and departed on the cruiser Montgomery this afternoon.

Mobile Nicaragua Canal Board William Ludlow U.S. A M. T. Endicott Alfred Noble Chicago Montgomery Greytown

American Wringer Co Ad Offers Wees Meta Beds and Sweepers

The American Wringer Co of 13 and 15 Broadway Extension lists city manufacture of wees ameta beds and carpet sweepers with wringers and sweepers repaired. Orders by mail promptly attended to and telephone contact provided.

The American Wringer Co Broadway Extension

Boston Central Labor Union Founded In 1878 Formation Recalls Origin

The Boston Central Labor Union marks seven teen years since its 1878 Sherman House founding. Origin traced to the Typographical Union and figures John Vincent George Perry and Michael Walsh chaired by the latter. Delegates from hats printers cigarmakers iron moulders harness makers and tailors joined to form a consolidated body with monthly dues level and nine delegates per affiliated union.

Boston Central Labor Union Sherman House Tradts Typographical Union John Vincent The Herald George Perry Globe Michael Walsh Messrs Vincent Perry Clarke Upham Trayes Hatters Boston Cambridge Boston C. S. A John F. O'Sullivan Fishermen’s Union Richard N. Garrity

Virginia Students Fly South to Fight for Cuba

Two 18 year old sons of Alexandria socialites left University of Virginia to join the Cuban struggle. They sailed on the Yumuri April 27 from New York, armed with a revolver and a rifle. At Havana they were met by Spanish soldiers who seized their arms and blocked landing, then transferred to the Seneca for surveillance during the voyage back to New York.

New York Alexandria Virginia Havana Ward Line Yumuri Gordon Thomas Travers Harmon University of Virginia Charlottesville East River Thomas Seneca Cuba Mexico

Preparations Underway for President at Gray Gables

A complete executive office will be set up at Gray Gables for the President this summer. Private Secretary Thurber will stay close to facilitate daily work. Public business will be handled from the White House, with notices sent there for announcements, to avoid officials needing to attend Gray Gables.

Washington Gray Gables Buzzard’s Bay Thurber Buzzard's Bay White House

New York Captain Attempts Suicide in Fall River

Charles Wilson 58 Market Street New York says he captained the Alice Archer from Rio Janeiro. He used a 38 caliber revolver and cut clothing marks to avoid identification. His doctor reports he cannot live. bullet in left breast causing hemorrhages.

Fall River Charles Wilson Market Street New York Alice Archer Rio Janeiro David Deardon Wall Street West Sixteenth Street Puritan

Regal Shoe Health Claim Promises Comfort at Three Dollars

The Regal Shoe, made in Brockton Mass, is advertised as the ultimate comfort footwear costing three dollars. It claims finish and quality rivaling five dollar shoes and promotes health benefits through proper footwear.

Brockton, Mass

Vessels sail for Africa as harbor life buzzes with arrivals

The Nellie E. Rumball sails for Elmina with 725 puncheons of new rum while H. E. Thompson loads for Africa. Steam yacht Dora anchors off New York docks. government cutters fill harbor space. The Plant Investment Co plans a 3000-ton steamer with 120 staterooms, aiming for summer Arctic routes and winter southern passages. The Oli vette heads to Boston for dry dock and Port Hawkesbury voyages. Big Bonanza sails from Baltimore for San Francisco but returns after trouble. A distant fire on a two-masted schooner is reported near the Runi’s Liverpool passage.

Nellie E. Rumball Elmina H. E. Thompson Lewis Wharf Africa New England Dora Lockwood's New York Government Revenue Dallas Dexter Woodbury Coast Survey Eagle Geranium Constitution Wharf William Woolley Clark William Sprague George Taylor Mermaid Atlantic Yacht Club Commercial Wharf Fall River John F. Hayden Baltimore Newport News Shipbuilding Company Plant Investment Company Kansas City Ocean Steamship Company Savannah Plant Olivette Hanlon Port Tampa Fla Boston Port Hawkesbury Charlottetown Florida Bergman San Francisco Cape Henry Hampton Roads Pennwood White Star Runi Liverpool

Wandering Westfield Man Detained in Hartford

Arthur D. Rising aged 23, described as crazy, wandered from Westfield Massachusetts and was found on Main Street Hartford this morning. Police notified, he will be held for an officer from Westfield. He stated he had walked here and had not shown violence.

Hartford Conn Arthur D. Rising Westfield Mass Main Street

Reed Pomeroy wedding at Trinity Church Boston

Ella Wilshire Pomeroy daughter of James P Pomeroy of Boston wed Sylvanus Albert Reed of New York in a noon ceremony Tuesday at Trinity Church Boston performed by Rev E Winchester Donald D D.

Obituary notices from Charlestown and surrounding areas

Death notices and funeral details for John W. Hamilton Nancy J. Green Mary E. Misener Edwin B. Pratt Thomas Randall Alfred Reed Charles H. Taylor Sarah B. Tidd with ages and burial plans listed for each, including locations in Wolfville Charlestown Roxbury Quincy Jamaica Plain and North Woburn.

Hamilton Wolfville N. S John W. Hamilton General Banks Copeland Street Pratt Quincy Edwin B. Pratt Hancock Street RAND Thomas ¥. Randall Reed Ince City Alfred. M. Reed Taylor Jamaica Plain Charles H. Taylor Green Street Marshfield Mass Tidd Sarah B. Tidd Marshall Tidd North Woburn

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