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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1890

Page

8

Praise service at Union Hall features Mr Taylor led music

The Christian Union met at Union Hall in an evening praise service with soprano Mrs. Gilbert and other soloists performing selections by George Mendall Taylor. President Baldwin spoke on profanity, reading Massachusetts 1798 law against cursing and swearing and urging duty to God. He emphasized the third commandment and urged youth to form resolute conduct.

Union Hall Gilbert Whitney Matthews Osborne Barry Hackett Munroe Bartlett Wetherbee Grover Pratt Babcock Stockbridge Rogers George Mendall Taylor Taylor Baldwin The Christian Union Thomas Massachusetts Worcester Increase Sumner John Avery Old House of Correction Commonwealth

Labor unions weigh strike action in Boston meeting

The Building Laborers Union held a large Boston gathering at Caledonia Hall with about 1500 workers. Debate over a strike raged, but no order to strike from the national body prevailed, and a special meeting is planned. The union will not assist in carpenter work pending decisions.

Building Laborers’ Union Caledonia Hall Toronto Boston Building Trades Council Pythian Hall Steam Fitters Burt Stone Carroll Greystone Hall Assembly Steam Railroad Men’s Union Blatchford Halt Colon Railroad Central Bar Union Bakers’ Union No. 54 Foresters’ Hall Fleischman Park Empoyees Chickering Hall Franklin Park Gang District Executive Board

Assault on James P. Quinn near railroad yard leaves 67 stitches

Lynnx May 18 special report says James P. Quinn was attacked by an unknown man near the Boston and Maine freight yard. he received razor wounds requiring sixty seven stitches. Cooper, who was with Quinn, is in custody. Quinn, 22, lives in Melrose. no motive known. Wounding not deemed dangerous. Also, a burst water pipe at E J Brown’s dry goods on Market Street caused several thousand dollars in damage.

E. J. Brown Market Street

Hull Yacht Club's New House Nearing Opening

Hull Yacht Club reports rapid progress on a new clubhouse. Lower section with billiard dining and bowling may be ready by July 1. Merrill cottage to serve as temporary clubhouse until then. Twelve sleeping rooms newly furnished, some let or reserved for transient guests. Restaurant overseen by H Nottingham with daily table d hote from June onward. Club size now 300, with special clause allowing yacht owners to join above limit. three have already joined.

Hull Yacht Club Merrill H. Nottingham

Notes About Women Emphasize Business and Achievement

The Business Woman's Journal gains readers with new departments aiding business women and homemakers. Notable mentions include Mrs Evans Gordon famed tiger shooter on a Cooch Behar expedition and remarks on women in music, medicine, and leadership across Bermuda Austria and England.

Business Woman’s Journal Evans Gordon Cooch Behar Marion Harland George Kennan Frank Leslie Ernestine Schaffner Charlotte Robinson Dr. King Bermuda Royal College of Music England Irving Mabel Harrison Rosa Kerschbaumer Austria

Sweet Scotch jams and marmalade ad charms boy and mother

An advertisement from Cobb Bates Yerxa promises sweet Scotch jams and Keillor's orange marmalade at game price to tempt a small boy and his mother. It notes the boy’s piratical streak, potential spanking, and the purchase of a cedar chest for math SpearpaHon at Oak Hall, G. W. Simmons.

Cobb, Bates & Yerxa Keillor Oak Hall G. W. Simmons

Gloucester Vessel Lost and Cook Rescued at Sea

Captain Lewis of the City of Macon reports sighting a waterlogged dory adrift on Friday near Frying Pan Shoals. Charles Polaski, cook of the Gloucester schooner Hattie S Clark, said the Clark capsized in a squall with six crew lost. Polaski to be sent to New York. Macon crew aided him.

Lewis City of Macon Savannah Crowell Charles Polaski Hattie S. Clark Gloucester Mass Clark Sargent Lane Polaski New York Macon Hattie Key West Fla George Steele

Obituary of Henry Thielberg Mason & Hamlin official

Henry Thielberg longtime Mason and Hamlin secretary died after a short illness at his home 437 East Sixth Street South Boston. Born in Hamburg sixty one years ago he served in the army and navy earning a war medal and a War Secretary commendation. He rose from porter to company executive overseeing world exhibition displays and continued charitable acts before his wife’s death years ago.

Henry Thielberg Mason & Hamlin Organ and Piano Company East Sixth Street South Boston Thielberg Hamburg Germany America Mason & Hamlin Paris London Amsterdam Vienna

Notable 19th Century Figures Die In Rapid Succession

Obituary notices report the deaths of Elisha Dyer former Rhode Island governor aged 79 in Providence. Fred Kyle theatrical agent in New York and Boston. Dr Wales L Cary Brooklyn physician. Mrs Evta F Martin New Bedford journalist. Wirt Dexter Chicago bar leader. Ripley Ropes Brooklyn banker and broker. Henry Heaton Leesburg Va., Virginia State Senator and rail executive.

Elisha Dyer Rhode Island Providence Brown University Boston Grant Fred Kyle Carney Hoe London Eng New York Boston Public Library Boston Herald Bunnell’s Museum Hooley’s Theatre Brooklyn Puck Town Topics Captain Webb Niagara Yle Mr. Uffner Lucia Zarate Messrs Coney Island Chilren Evta F. Martin New Bedford Ripley Ropes Brooklyn Trust Company State Charities Salem Mass Henry Heaton Leesburg Early Virginia State Senate Washington & Ohio Richmond & Danville

Pitt to retire as museum stage manager plans Boston school

Henry M. Pitt retires from the Boston Museum of Fine Arts stage manager post at season's end but remains in Boston to run the New England School of Dramatic Instruction at 146 Tremont street Chamberg. He will supervise three road plays next season and may take brief acting engagements while continuing amateur performance supervision.

Henry M. Pitt Boston Museum Boston Pitt Museum New England School of Dramatic Instruction Pleasant Chamberg Tremont Street

On the Common Feederation Speakers Draw Crowds

On the Common yesterday afternoon a crowd gathered for a federation of the world orators. A colored Socialist speaker struggled to convey economics amid lively but muddled words. Salvation Army banners trailed as a successful fundraiser raised 1050 dollars. A unique drum-collection method invited coins from the public, while a band played and hymns were sung with good nature.

Sol Federation of the World Tabernacle Young Men’s Institute Salvation Army

Open Bar Question Faces Liquor Law Enforcement

Authorities confront the challenge of classifying venues selling liquor under a new law. Small open bars, luncheon establishments, German beer gardens, hotels, and inns face differing rules about serving outsiders and guests with meals. Police commissioners were sought for interpretation but offered no statements.

Tremont Street Frank Locke Broad Street Charles Sanborn North Market Street Conklin Whiting Hinzham

Hotels and tavern guests listed by city and state

A long list of names and origins follows each lodging category including Vexpome ApAMs Brunswick Tavern TreMont Youne s Revere Quincy American Crawtorp Thornapiky Reynolds Charles with travelers from New York Philadelphia Boston Chicago San Francisco Edinburgh Montreal London and other places. The record shows guests by hotel and visiting stops rather than a narrative event.

F. M. Burt New York J. H. Billington C. M. Wood Philadelphia C. W. Davenport Eric Penn Brunswick Alexander Salvini H. Osgood Lewiston Laurie J. H. de Castro Parker Horace Jayne D. J. Bullock H. S. Bond, Jr Baltimore A. F. Swett Newport K. 1 R. U. Cummins Wheeling W. Va Harry Lacy TreMont F. A. Downes G. F. Dillingham C. H. Appleton J W. Rankin Atlanta Edward Meadowcroft Youne’s C. J. Perkins Portland M. A. Reed Washington H. L. Turner Chicago A. Lingard Child San Francisco Robert Cox Edinburgh W. A. Macauley Birmingham Eng J. G. Alden Revere H. P. McCullough McCullough St. John N. B J. B. Wilson Rochester H. Strong Providence K. Quincy George D. Parks Fort Payne Ala W. L. Whitney Troy N. Y E. M. Hyde H. H. Bishop St. Albans Robert McCulloch Cuba F. C. Cassell Charles Goette W. A. Dickinson Lowell W. M. Sibby Littleton N. H M. R. Blythe Crawtorp F. L. Andrews Saco I. E. Booth W. R. Davis O. Hopkins Hollis Thornapiky J. P. Ames Bristol R. J J. de D. Vial Santiago Chili Carl C. Schubartz K. L C. H. Rand Newton Reynolds John Maxwell Winchester E. H. Fairfield R.G. Sherman R. I Charle

MIT Techs Annual Prize Drill Honors Cadet Units

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology corps of cadets held its annual prize drill in the Mechanics' building on Saturday. Company B under Captain E R Kimball Jr won first prize, with Company C led by Captain Frank Houghton taking second. Sergeant Hahn of Company C won the first prize for individual drilling, Corporal Hill of Company B second, and Private Beddell, also of Company B, won the individual prize for those who had never drilled before. The best set up company went to Captain Kimball's Company B. The program included a dress parade battalion drill and dancing.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology Corps of Cadets Mechanics E. R. Kimball Frank Houghton Hahn Corporal Hill Beddell Kimball

NOTES TO PAVERNER THOSE JANGLED BELLS AND OVERCOAT FOLDING

A letter from Boston readers complains about the chimes at the Horticultural building and contrasts them with Boston Symphony concerts. It discusses coat folding methods, arguing for an outer lining exposure to protect sleeves, and touches on the concept of pardon for an innocent man in a 1890 context.

Mr. Taverner Boston Symphony Taverner M. Boston

Fulton Speech Mixed Faith Rivalry at Music Hall

The Rev Justin D Fulton addressed a Music Hall audience yesterday afternoon on a clash between Robert Fulton the Jesuit and Justin D Fulton the Baptist. He ridiculed Jesuit positions, recounted experiences in Canada, expressed sympathy for Canadians under papal influence, and predicted moral forces in his country would oppose Jesuitical aims.

Justin D. Fulton D.D Music Hall Robert Fulton Canada Rome

Montserrat Lime Juice Gains Popularity Here

Engiana’s Montserrat pure Lime Fruit Juice, a hit at home, now winning favor locally. The beverage’s bright citrus profile and refreshing finish are drawing attention among consumers seeking a familiar summer thirst-quencher.

Engiana Montserrat

Frightful Tremors From Street Wires At Tremont Street

A broken trolley guard wire on Tremont Street near the Granary Burying Ground caused a brief panic as crowds fled and a wire loop fell to the pavement. Linemen quickly freed the cars and crowds, and the incident ended within minutes with no injuries and a humorous afterglow.

West End Tremont Street Granary Burying Ground Boston Boylston Street Burying Ground

Loyal Women Rally at Faneuil Hall for Anti-Catholic Liberty

A protest gathering of Loyal Women of American Liberty at Faneuil Hall featured Rev Nelson Lewis readings and speeches arguing against Catholic influence, urging Protestant protection for Catholic laity, opposing parochial schools, and calling for home evangelism and ending foreign missions funding. The event referenced past meetings and anticipated Carmelite nun orders in Boston.

Loyal Women of American Liberty Faneuil Hall Nelson Lewis Philharmonic Orchestra Mr. Lewis Rome A. P. Foster The Highlands Luther T. Townsend Cradle of Liberty

Real estate group to attend second New England City sale

A party of about fifty New England real estate men left by special train for New England City Georgia for the second great city lots sale on the 20th. Led by Roswell Farnham of Vermont the group includes G. M. Glazier of Boston and L. J. Brown of Boston. They also plan to transfer the Lookout Rolling Mill from Chattanooga to New England City, to operate on a larger scale by October 1.

New England New England City New York Roswell Farnham Vermont G. M. Glazier Boston L. J. Brown Lookout Chattanooga

Annual meeting of the American Institute of Instruction at Saratoga Springs

The American Institute of Instruction, oldest teachers association, holds its annual meeting July 7 to 10 at Saratoga Springs. Notable speakers include G Stanley Hall, John Tetlow, G C Fisher, William North Rice, Edwin P Leaver, EB Andrews, and T P Raymond. Reduced rates offered and a bulletin will announce full details by June 1.

American Institute of Instruction Saratoga Springs New England G. Stanley Hall Clark University John Tetlow Boston G. C. Fisher Weymouth William North Rice Wesleyan University Edwin P. Leaver EB. B. Andrews Brown University 13. P. Raymond Seth Low Columbia College Henry Barnard Connecticut T. B. Stockwell Rhone Island George A. Littlefield Providence KR. L

Second Great Sale of House Lots at Waban

The second sale of house lots at Waban is scheduled for Saturday the last day of May at 3 15 p m Details can be obtained from James F C Hyde or Elliott J Hyde at 31 Milk Street.

Waban James F. C. Hyde Elliott J. Hyde Milk Street

Phenomenal growth in towns and whiskey sales cited

A witty reply links town growth to rising sales of G. O. Taylor Old Bourbon and G. O. Taylor Pure Eye Whiskeys. The speaker notes age purity and excellence, with druggists and grocers selling them. The firm name appears on the label and cork. Chester K. Graves & Sons, Sole Proprietors, Boston.

Ilinois Kansas Nebraska G. O. Taylor Chester K. Graves & Sons Boston

City Notes On Parade Time And Health Stats

The Boston police parade moves to the afternoon on May 238 with reported 1 30 p m assembly on the Common. Last week Board of Health deaths fell from 218 to 186 year over year. G A R encampment fund reaches 37800 with Boston guarantee. West End Street Railway gifts 1500 by check. Islington estate in Auburndale, former Pulsifer home, failed to sell at auction due to no satisfactory bid.

Boston Police Department Board of Health G. A. R. Committee On Boston West End Street Railway Company Auburndale Islington R. M. Pulsifer

Outdoor meeting at Clyde Park postures Brookline club meet

The first Country Club tournament at Clyde Park Brookline drew about fifty athletes restricted to Country Club and Boston Athletic Association members. Handicaps were secret. top events included Peters Winslow Crosby and a 10 ft 6 1/4 in pole vault.

Country Club Clyde Park Brookline Boston Athletic Association Cornish F. R. Peters W. L. Kingsley J. W. Dutton N. F. Doherty CG. M. Lincoln J. Taylor F. Allen G. 8. Winslow G. L. Batchelder L. Batchelder Clausen F. Ailen J. H. Clausen Vv. R. Crosby Seeee F. &. Peters G. B. Morrison J.I. Williams R. Thayer C. M. Lincoln G. B R. Crosby V. Placed M. L. Pratt C. B. Denny G. _L. Batchelder D. C. Kimball F. Alien Bain W. L. Kingsley bin RK. G. Brown J. W. Merrill A. Pierce R. G. Brown Kip V. R. Thayer W. Kingsley J. Crane, Jr Neil Doherty

Harvard Eleven Beats Longwoods Under New Rules

Harvard cricket eleven defeated Longwoods on their grounds by 148 to 64 in a game played under new American rules with eight balls per over. Brown starred for Harvard while Mudie and Mansfield starred for Longwoods as criticism of the new rules arose.

Harvard Longwoods Medford Bruce Andovers Henry Medfords Cambridge Albions Lawrence South Worcesters Ashton Ashtons Brocktons Lowells Lowell

Yarmouth Tariff Reform Club Organized At Meeting

Citizens of Yarmouth gathered at Music Hall for the organization of the Yarmouth Tariff Reform Club. Officers elected include President Henry G. Crowell, Vice Presidents Bangs Hallett Lena Kelley and John K Sears, Treasurer Charles F. Pu rington, Secretary William R. Farris. The club, non political, plans monthly meetings with speakers.

Yarmouth

Stoddard Reports Oberammergau Passion Play Debut

John L. Stoddard and his photographer witnessed the Oberammergau passion play first performance in the Bavarian hamlet. About four hundred journalists attended as Stoddard prepares a feature for his next lecture course, with rapid cable reports on the event.

Stoddard Oberammergau John L. Stoddard Bavanan

Spring Advice From a Scientific Magazine

The article urges cautious spring living with lighter meals and continued winter flannels. It cautions against spring illnesses, advises avoiding quick spring medicines, cooling down to purify the system, and warns against large water intakes. It endorses Duffy's Pure Malt as a pure whiskey option to quench thirst and fortify the body.

Duffy

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