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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1888

Page

8

Memorial Eulogy Honors S D Warren At Mt Vernon Church

Rev Samuel B Herrick delivers a detailed tribute to Samuel D Warren born 1817 in GraftonMass. He highlights Warren s mother s influence his business purpose faith and philanthropy noting his leadership at Cumberland Mills and his charity to hospitals and asylums while stressing his enduring moral influence beyond death. The Cumberland Mills memorials in Portland mirror the service and club tributes that followed.

Mt. Vernon Samuel B. Herrick Samuel D. Warren Israel Warts Samuel Dennis Warren Grafton Mass Schoes Mien Sue Christ Grant & Daniell Bowdoin Street Ehid Warren Nervine Cumberland Mills Our Land Portland W. A. Russell Rice New England Gratton Hills Ton Commercia Club Hassell Frederick W. Lincoln Isaac Fenno G. A. 5. Shepard C. BE. Moody

Tribute at Parker House Dinner Honors Warren by Ex Governor

Ex Governor Alexander H. Rice delivers memorial tribute at the Commercial Club dinner at Parker House praising Warren. The event features brief life sketch notes and reflections on Warren’s contributions, as reported in this fragment.

Rice The Commercial Club Parker House Mr. Warren Alexander H. ‘Oe Sei Tone

Republican Club Delegates Form State League Network

The Somerville, Newton, Arlington, Sandwich, and other area Republican clubs held meetings to elect officers and delegates to the State League. Officers named include presidents, vice presidents, secretaries, and treasurers across wards, with delegates chosen to represent each ward at Tremont Temple and in Boston gatherings. New clubs organized with lists of names for officers and executive committees, while nominating committees planned further officer elections.

Ean Club Somerville Bowman John Haskell Butler James A. Munroe Walker Jones William H. Brine William M. Armstrong Warren J. Robinson Edward Glines Frank E. Hodgkins Charles H. Brown BE. H. Capen Martin W. Carr J. L. Atwood C. Frank Rice Albert M. Robinson Z. Bowman Mark F. Burns Frank Rice Charles B. Sanborn L. F Davis W.S. Clarke J. Frank Wellington W. H. Hodgkins James KE. Whitaker C. B. Coffin E. W. Converse, Jr K. W. Bailey Wiswall James T. Alien H. Ingrahwin W. H. Blood L. BE. Leland Willard Marcy John F. Heckman Police Court State League BE. W. Bailey William EB Sheldon L. A. Leland Moses G. Crane Colburn Samuel A. Towle Frank P. Wyman J. Q. A. Brackett Warren A. Peirce Charles Oage William G. Beck Charles 8. Parker Samuel A. Fowle Marshall N. Rice W. W. Rawson Reuben W. Stopkins Wendell BE. Richardson Middlesex Club Haskell Butler Thomas J. Marsh Theodore P. Dresser F. A. Wyman O. Upham J. O. Holt Tyler T. C. Hurd E. W. Hincks W. A. Peirce Frank J. Ladd Ivory Emmons J. L. Sarrent J. C. Kennedy Henry N. Fisher George V. Walker Sandwich Republican Club F. E. Pierce F. S. Pope J. B. Pratt S. H. Nye Whittemore Chipman Amprose EK. Pratt H. M. Dudley Samuel Fessenden I. S. Pope Waltham District Court Room Tremont Temple Boston Nathan Warren N. P. Banks J. E. Soper F. C. Hodgdon Cotanel Sphraim Stearns J. E. Mitchell C. P. Bond Philip Jones the Republi Orga Republican Club

New Jerusalem Church Holds Eighth Annual General Convention

The sixty eighth annual meeting of the general convention of the New Jerusalem Church in the United States and Canada opened in Boston on Saturday with corporation officers elected for the theological school and a move to form a national organization. Delegates from eleven societies gathered as reports and addresses emphasized Swedenborgian doctrine, church responsibilities, and preparation for Sunday communion.

General Convention New Jerusalem Church United States Canada Corporation of the Theological School Tremont Street Albert Mason EB. A. Whiston Henry F. May Bowdoin Street John Duboil Providence E. Hyde Alden Soston Louis Ayer Brooklyn N. Y James C. Hobart Cincinnati Benjamin C. Lockett New York Lucy Silke Chicago Chauncey Giles Philadelphia Amon F. Dike Bath William H. Hyenade Joseph Pettee Abington John Goddard Jabez Fox Washington D. C William B. Hayden Portland James Reed Boston T. O. Paine Blywood Giles Auctien Street Philip B. Cabell Cleveland Lewis P. Mercer Christ Swedenborg Boston Med Lands Newtonville Brookline Bronwick Country Bowdoin

Collegiate Alumni Meet at Wellesley with Union Talks

The Collegiate Alumni Association gathered at Wellesley College, with eight colleges represented. A luncheon, a business session led by Mrs. Backus, and talks on union with the Western Association dominated the day. An invitation to hold the October meeting at Cornell was accepted. The group discussed endowment projects, employment bureaus, and a study of why women leave college.

Wellesley College Freeman Cottage Helen Hiscock Backus Brooklyn N. Y Alice Freeman Palmer Western Association of Collegiate Alumni Western Association Adams Cornell University Christine Ladd Franklin Baltimore Philadelphia Alla W. Foster Marion Talbot Abby Leach Martha Foote Crowe Mary 8. Case Annie Hawesgates Emma Culbertson Francis W. Lewis Hode Island

Harvard Faculty Seeks Facts On College Athletics

Harvard faculty sets up a special committee to survey athletic practices and status among students. Professors White Chaplin and Hart will collect responses to questions on exercise forms duration, gym access, injuries, finances, attendance at contests, and opinions on athletics before action.

Harvard John Williams White W. 5. Chaplin Albert Bushnell Hart Cambridge Hart Law School

Real Estate Market Shows Activity in Back Bay and South End

Real estate transfer activity remains modest overall with several contracts for upper class houses from 20000 to 40000. Large sales anticipated in coming weeks include the 404 Washington Street estate and the Arlington House on Causeway Street. Growth in Dorchester and Milton corridors through proposed Capen Street avenue may raise land values and spur development. Demand for seaside cottages at Hull Marblehead Swampscott and other resorts grows, signaling a brighter market outlook.

Rket Backbay South End Roxbury Washington Street Arlington House Causeway Street Dorchester Milton Capen Street Hull Marblehead Swampscott

Christ Entering Jerusalem Art Backdrop at Gospel Services

Yesterday afternoon and evening gospel services were held in Horticultural Hall with Matt Morgan's painting of Christ Entering Jerusalem as a backdrop to Rev. Eben Bayliss who spoke on Christ's love, courage, and manliness. The Central Church choir of 25 mixed voices led the musical exercises at both services. Bayliss described the figures in the painting in detail as a large audience listened. the art piece typically costs a dollar for visitors on days other than Sunday.

Boston M. F. Howard Hyde Park James Worthen Melrose Henry W. Richards George L. Norris Warren Avenue Baptist Church A. J. Gordon H. A. Cooke Mt. Auburn Fay Davis Tremont Temple Boylston Street Boylston Tremont Streets Horace Mann Newbury Street Hiram Ames Creesy & Noyes John French W. J. Jobling Ea Daley & Co Mr. French Collins and Dugan Rufus H. Whitney West Springfield Street Henry M. Cleveland Brooklyn Conn Thomas H. Boardman Newburyport Chauncy-Hall Chauncy-Mall Jacob Weil Vendome Horticultural Hall Matt Morgan Christ Jerusalem Eben Bayliss Central Church Charlies FE. Tinney Mr. Bayliss

Correction on the School Regiment gun safety in 1884

A Boston correspondent corrects tavernier about the rifles used by the School Regiment. Four years prior the breech loading Springfield rifles were adopted, prompting riots committee to guard the armory to keep weapons from mobs.

Taverner Boston

The Charlestown Contest at Ward 4 Caucus

At the Ward 4 caucus in Charlestown the Doherty faction was blocked from voting and bolted. A petition of 168 Democratic voters sought admission of the Doherty men to the city committee while Ward 6 elected new committee members. Resolutions denounced T Murphy for chairing against the majority wishes.

Charlestown Friends Philip J. Doherty T. Frank Murphy John H. McMannas John Fitzgerald Thomas H. Green William J. O’hern Patrick Coyle Thomas FF. Dignan Michael Foley John H. Quinlan Doherty Balters George F. Mullett Peter F. Haymerty Henry J. O'Brien Johan F. Blake John J. Sullivan Robert F. Deaver Thomas I. Waldron Edmund J. Tooney Mr. Murphy

Legislative Messengers Outing at Hingham

The Massachusetts House and Senate messengers and doorkeepers were hosted by ex Representative Joseph O Bartlett in Hingham on a Saturday. A reception committee from Hingham greeted them, with hospitality from Mr Burdett. The day featured lunch at the host’s residence, nine pings at Melville Garden, and refreshments at Niagara Hall before returning to Boston at 4 20 p m.

Massachusetts House Senate Hingham Joseph O. Bartlett Gate House Niagara Hall Hingham Centre Boston

Trustees appeal for funds to support Hommopathic Hospital

Trustees of the Massachusetts Hommopathic Hospital appeal for increased donations to sustain work. In seventeen years 3500 patients have been treated with a small death rate, while annual income from investments is about $5000 but $12,000 is needed. they hope for generous investment growth.

Massachusetts Hommopathic Hospital

Harvard Varsity Lacrosse Dominates Lehigh In Championship

The Harvard Varsity lacrosse team defeated Lehigh University 8 goals to 0 at Jarvis Field Saturday. It follows a Philadelphia cricket club match where Philadelphia defeated Longwood 62 to 50 on Saturday.

Merica Cricket Club Phila Adelphia Longwood Harvard Lehigh University Jarvis Field

Daniel Wepsten Praises Favorite Hostelry for Fine Table

Daniel Wepsten lauds a favorite house as a great rest for statesmen praising its excellent table and refined appointments in a concise note about hospitality and quality.

Daniel Wepsten

Suffolk Superior Court in May session listings and cases

The Suffolk County Superior Court convened in May with First Session Judge Pitman handling multiple steamship and injury cases. Plaintiffs aboard the Prussian allege injuries from a berth collapse and illnesses from inadequate meals and water. A lengthy docket includes numerous Civil War era case numbers. a jury in one action against a teamster reached a verdict for the defendant. Second, third, and fourth sessions cover further suits including a replevin claim for piano and furniture damage, various v. Boston RR, and other civil actions.

Superior Court Suffolk County Pitman Thomas Gannon Hugh Allan Sarah Gannon Same Joseph Hernan J. A. McGeough L. S. Dabney H. G. Allen McHale Wood Young Boston Leroque Masterson Leatherpee Adamas Maguire Fitchburg Leonard Willey Gattney Cushman Estabrook Fleming Parker Thomas Willson Knapp Libby C. Robinson G. A. Blaney Sweetser Horton Osborne New Bos Almergeen Bornstein Isaacs Gannon Ruffin Hosea Boyle Edwards Ferry Holt Ross Huguly Dunnean Sullivan O' Keefe Hawes Payne Bond Henry Myers The Boston Loan Company J.B. Richardson C. W. Jartlett aueAane

Probate appeal over Baxter will in Quincy case

Supreme Court Norfolk County case No 67 Horace Paton et al executors vs Caroline Jackson et al appeals from the probate court allowance of the George L Baxter will late of Quincy deceased jury found in favor of the will on all issues attorneys Morse Morton for executors Gaston Bumpas Wheeler for appellants"}

Horace Paton Caroline Jackson George L. Baxter Quincy R. M. Morse, Jr M. Morton, Jr W. Gaston E. C. Bumpas C. Wheeler

Notice of Admission Application in Massachusetts Circuit Court

District of Massachusetts Boston May 19 1888 notice is hereby given that in said district has applied to the United States Circuit Court for admission as an attorney and counsellor of said court. Winslow Warren Commissioner of the U S Circuit Court.

Taverner West End Street Railway Company Boston District OF Massachusetts Circuit Court of District of Massachusetts William R. Howland United States Winslow Warren U. S. Circuit Court

Test for Adulteration of Lards Promises Quick Detection

A Science correspondent reports a simple lard test from the Agricultural Department to detect cottonseed oil adulteration. Place lard in a teacup, add sulphuric acid, then a second portion after half a minute, and observe color changes in the fatty layer in a test tube. Pure lard yields a light sponge color fading to cinnamon, adulterated lard darkens immediately to brown. the method is inexpensive and portable.

Scientific American Science Agricultural Department Thomas Taylor

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