Makers of Books: Summer Plans of Boston Literary Figures
Boston readers learn where Thomas Bailey Aldrich O B Frothingham Higginson Holmes Howe Howells Trowbridge Sullivan Hale Lodge Wendell Whitney Grant Ward Moulton Parkman Thaxter Harrison will spend the summer. The pieces cover travels, residencies, and writing projects from New England coast to Europe with expected appearances at Chicago events.
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Boston
New York
Thomas Bailey Aldrich
New England
Chicago
O. B. Frothingham
Dublin
N. H
Thomas Wentworth Higginson
Parliament of Religions
Massachusetts
Mary Thacher Tisginson
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Beverly Farms
Julia Ward Howe
Newport
William Dean Howells
Enngland
J. T. Trowbridge
Kennebunkport
Arlington
Mass
T. Russell Sullivan
Iin
Edward Everett Hale
Matunuck
R. I
Europe
Henry Cabot Lodge
Nahant
Barrett Wendell
Harvard
New Castle
Adeline D. T. Whitney
Milton
Robert Grant
Canada
Elizabeth Phelps Ward
Herbert D. Ward
Amherst College
Fisher Folk
Francis Parkman
Little Harper
Portsmouth
J. Templeman Coolidge
Celia Thaxter
Appledore
Isles of Shoals
Aldrich
Rivermouth
Childe
Sam
Burton Harrison
Sea Urchins
Bar Harbor
Woman's Perfect Form Statue Unveiled at World Fair
The Montana statue of silver to be unveiled in the department of mines at the World's Fair is modeled on Ada Rehan. Measurements give precise dimensions from head to toe and wrist to finger, allowing women to compare their own figures to a sculptor's standard.
Wilson Bros Australian gold rings offer quick order service
Marry Welina and I will buy the ring at Wilson Bros. They make Australian gold wedding rings in their factory from six to twelve. Special rings can be ordered in two hours. Beware of imitators near The Lig Clock at 14 and 15 Tremont Row.
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Wilson Bros
Tremont Row
Obituary notices list multiple May deaths with ages across cities
The column records numerous death notices from May across cities including Chelsea New York Everett Somerville Quincy Cambridge Charlestown Chicago Newton Woburn Worcester and Boston. It lists names ages and relations such as widows and sons with dates and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bates
Chelsea
George E. Bates
Colligan
New York
Charles Williams
John Colligan
Chapman
Everett
Abbie L
William H
Abby Chapman
Coffin
Somerville
Sarah E. Coffin
Grivefin
Boston
Ellen
Thomas Griffin
Holden
Quincy
Submit D
John Holden
Jones
Cambridge
Mary Ann Prince Jones
William P. Jones
Portsmouth
William H. Lane
Munroe
Priscila Loybell
Israel Munroe
Porter
Mary E
Samuel A. Porter
Parsons
Newton
W. W. Parsons
Smith
Woburn
Nancy M. Smith
Elijah P. Smith
Edgartown
Whiting
Worcester
Jonas Miles Whiting
Memoir notes and society notices span women’s achievements
Mrs A S Grant completes memoirs with notes on Harrison administration. Miss Newcomb McGee, Washington DC, elected fellow of AAAS and member of Anthropological Society. Women in Milan debate Philological Society admission. Mrs Margaret E Parker travels from Dundee for Temperance Union events. Baroness Burdett Coutts near 79 in good health and fond of horses. Boston women attend Press Congress. Russian etiquette includes warm reception rooms and fur cloaks for dinner guests.
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A. S. Grant
Harrison
Carolina Ryder Morrill
Chicago
Lewis S. Perry
Milan
Philological Society
Newcomb McGee
Washington, D. C
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Anthropological Society
Chicargo
Margaret E. Parker
Dundee
Scotland
British Woman's Temperance Association
Henry Somerset
Baroness Burdett-Coutts
Zanker Thomas Coutts
Miss Mellon
Francis Gurdett
Hodgson Burnett
Tennessee
Elizabeth Robbins Pennell
J. P Sutherland
Sally Joy White
Barbara N. Galpin
Boston
Press Congress
Trish papers note Mary Kavanaugh’s sudden illness near Loughgowna
Mary Kavanaugh, an 18 to 20 year old girl near Loughgowna, has been in a cataleptic state since January. She developed tooth pain then throat lumps, later collapsing. Two doctors examined her. electric shocks and hot baths failed to awaken her. Mother reports feeding attempts fail as mouth and lips stay shut and eyes mostly closed.
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Trish
Mary Kavanaugh
Loughgowna
The Garden Dame Fades in McClure's June Feature
Gertrude Hall writes of a garden lady lingering in death within this block. The poem contrasts roses and common lasses with an old lady-like visage, yielding a reflective meditation on beauty and mortality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Hall
McClure’s Magazine
East Boston Winter Club Holds First Annual Banquet
The East Boston Winter Club held its first annual banquet in club rooms with President T. Brown presiding. M. H. Fitzgerald served as toastmaster and the program featured songs, recitals, and a critique on young men's associations. J. J. Shea and R. E. Landrigan were honored at a Lyceum Hall testimonial concert. A musicale honored Professor Fred Harvey on Maverick Street.
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East Boston Winter Club
T. Brown
Brown
M. H. Fitzgerald
Sang
R. Watson
East Boston
President Brown
Our Lady Friends
I. B. Deering
Young America
C. Denehy
J. H. Hart
W. Fernekees
Island
H. Pew
M. O'Dea
F. B. Deering
BE. McGonigtle
J. P. Westcott
J. Frank Murphy
Portland
Oriental Club
J. J. Shea
R. E. Landrigan
Lyceum Hall
T. H. Wye
Maverick Street
Fred Harvey
Ferry Man
Bunker Hill Associates Plan Social and Prize Events
Charleton residents read of Bunker Hill Associates observing the June 15 anniversary with a social at Monument Hall and a prize dance plus a pie eating contest. The Bohemian club hosted a Columbian ball at Monument Hall last night. F E Kelley, brakeman, fell from a Boston and Maine train near Haverhill, injuring his right arm. A Seventeenth of June Carnival Committee meeting is set for 120 Main Street. Warden Bridges aims to end gilding at the State Prison due to fires risks. Fenelon Reading Circle to hold first banquet at St Francis de Sales complex. Funeral of Martha I. Ingraham from 5 Adams Street, burial in Portland, Maine. Deputy Warden Hickins remains home sick and out of duty for weeks.
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Bunker Hill Associates
Monument Hall
FE. &. Kelley
Austin Street
Boston & Maine Railroad
Haverhill
Main Street
Bridges
Fenelon Reading Circle
St. Francis de Sales
Martha I. Ingraham
Adams Street
Portland
Hickins
Bunker Hill
Everett News Roundup of Local Events and Games
Last evening Company A and Loyal Crusaders visited South Boston. A 3:30 pm ball between West Medford Association and Mt Washingtons at Mt Washington field. Bradford nine to Malden to face Westlands. Dedication of new Methodist Episcopal Church on Chelsea Street by Bishop Mallalieu with Rev. Whittaker of Lynn preaching. James A. Perkins Post 156 G A R orderly procession at 7:30 am, parade at 8, graves decorated at Woodlawn, Holy Cross, and Glenwood Cemeteries. Public services in Everett Hall at 7:30 pm with prayers by Rev Mohan and oration by Rev Hugh Roe O’Donnell. Broadway.
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Lynn
James A. Perkins
Grand Army Hall
Broadway
Cottage Streets
Everett Fife and Drum Corps
A. P. Martin
Woodlawn
Woodlawn Cemetery
Holy Cross
Glenwood
Everett Hall
Joseph F. Mohan
Hugh Roe O’donnell
East Boston
Waterfront steam yachts in service and arrivals
The Miriam is in commission after finishing at Clarik's shops and will sail Boston to Cohasset for owner Hannah's estate interests. The Athlete also in commission under Captain Norcress, and the Lrns prepares at Mast Boston for a July 1 departure to Chicago. Yarmouth brought 1500 barrels of fresh mackerel, premier early-season load in years. Lost fishermen Frank White and Thomas Brimmer reappeared at Gloucester. Lizzie Ross, a 1151 ton bark, sold to a foreign firm for about 5000 dollars. Built in Nova Scotia twenty years ago.
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Miriam
Hannah
Clarik
Boston
Cohasset
Pemberton
Norcress Willl
Lrns
White City
Chicago
Yarmouth
Frank White
Thomas Sbrimmer
Rich
Gloucester
Lizzie Ross
Nova
Malden Civil and Community Events Highlight Afternoon Schedule
In Malden the Maplewood club faces the Hurekas of Boston this afternoon and a 2 o'clock bicycle race pits Maurice Keley against Joseph Healey at Charles street and Highland avenue. The West Ends meet the Bradfords of Everett on Charles street. A Miss Anastasias Hughes recital with several performers is set for June 21 at Malden Opera House. Post 40 G A R activities include a 7:30 am assembly, cemetery decorations, and church services with remarks by Rev. W. H. Ryder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maplewood Club
Hurekas
Boston
Maurice Keley
Joseph Healey
Charles Street
Highland Avenue
Everett
Anastatia A. Hughes
Annie S’. Hayes
Bernie Masterson
Myles H. McSween
Pleasant Street
the Square
Salem Street
Mt. Vernon Street
Forestdale Cemetery
Congregational Church
W. H. Ryder
Gloucester
Gettysburg Post
Dorchester Social Highlights and Charity Drive Updates
The Eagle Athletic Club social at Odd Fellows Hall drew large crowds guided by Floor Director P J Galvin and aides. I L Davis of Lower Mills secured agency rights for RB memory Bicycle Agency across several Massachusetts regions. Charity donations for Mrs Katherine Jones, fire widow, are urged to Mrs William Childs at 563 Adams Street where the family is cared for. Pioneer Social Club hosted a May party in Music Hall and L Amitie Whist Club held a concert and dance in Winthrop Hall featuring Fannie Barron pianist and a lineup of local performers. GROVE HALL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of the Eagle Athletic Club
Odd Fellows’ Hall
P. J. Galvin
M. C. Broughal
John A. Desmond
P. F. Campbell
L. Ripley
M. J. Tierney
P. J. Cushing
R. M. Farrell
I. L. Davis
Lower Mills
Central
Western
Massachusetts
RB. B. Mmnory Bicycle Agency
Blue Hill Avenue
Katherine Jones
William Childs
Adams Street
Winthrop Hall
Fannie Barron
Louise McCarthy
T. Scannell
T. J. Killian
Lizzie Sefton
George D. Spaulding
Misses Sefton
Hunter
George Riley
Louise
Grace church social and police drill featured in Cambridge
Tomorrow afternoon and evening Grace M E Church in Cambridge hosts a social in the vestry. The Cambridge police unveil their summer uniforms after a successful drill led by Sergeant Mullett with Mayor Bancroft praising the force. Post 36 and Charles Beck Post plan banquets after cemetery decorations and parades with orations at St Philip’s Church and Plainfield today. Harvard Bridge.
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Ladies of Grace M. EF. Church
Barbour & Stockwell
John Read
Wakefield
John O’brien
Church of the Sacred Heart
Bancroft
Mullett
Cloyes
Lucy
Falson
Murray
Citizens’ Trade Association
St. Philip’s Church
FE. M. Gushee
Charles Beck Post
J. P. Bland
Plainfield
Harvard Bridge
Medford G A R posts plan parade to Oak Grove burial
The West Medford Athletic Association nine will go to Everett today. General S C Lawrence Post 66 G A R arranges a day of observances with city officials clergy police escort and press to meet at City Hall then march to Medford square and Oak Grove cemetery. An evening program at the Medford Opera House features songs and an oration by Rev S A Sherman.
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High Street
West Medford Athletic Association
Everett
James Witzpatrick
Medford City News
S. C. Lawrence Post
8. A. Sherman
Jamaica Plain
Medford Opera House
Mystic Park
First Highland Outing Club Ball in Chelsea Draws Crowd
A crowd attended the Highland Outing Club's first annual ball at Pythian Rink with D. M. Murphy and Miss Lizzie Dwyer leading the grand march. D. M. Murphy directed the floor with J. J. Denning and numerous aides. proceeds fund a club boat. The night also featured a Chelsea Common Council session, school exercises, and a performance of The Ferryman by Adams Dramatic Company in East Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Outing Club
Pythian
D. M. Murphy
Lizzie Dwyer
J.J. Denning
Emma Mack
J. J. Denning
W. J. Riley
W. J. Devine
P. J. Riley
J. J. O’hara
D. J. Coleman
M. J. Doyle
C. J. Donohoe
J. M. Henry
W. J. Hanna
P. J. Carson
Alton E. Briggs
Edward Gorman
Boston
Adams Dramatic Company
the Ferryman
The Golden Wedding at Park Theatre Delightful Summer Fun
A large crowd enjoyed Fred Miller Jr.s new extravaganza The Golden Wedding at the Park Theatre last night. Jennie Yeamans Dan Daly and Andrew Mack led a lively cast with witty songs and bright costumes while the audience demanded encores and a matinee is scheduled today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Theatre
Fred Miller, Jr
Miss Yeamans
Miss Williams
Miss Dunbar
Jennie Yeamans
Dan Daly
Sir Thomas Topack
America
Charles A. Burke
the Blazer
Andrew Mack
William F. Mack
Boston
Barney Reynolds
Maude Williams
Florence Dunbar
Grace Ogden
Ismma Salisbury
Rosedale Revival Impresses At Grand Opera House
The Grand Opera House presents a revived Rosedale with a strong cast led by Marie Jansen in an early drama role. Haworth Keenan Clarke Addison Price and others deliver solid performances as the production sustains its high standard and audience enthusiasm suggests a lengthy run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosedale
Grand Opera House
Wallack
Warren
Shewell
Marie Jansen
Haworth
Miles McKenna
Keenan
Annie Clarke
Florence May
Fanny Addison
Tabitha Stork
Mark Price
Colonel Cavendish May
Two Orphans at Howard Atheneum Aimed at Weekend Drama
The play Two Orphans is the feature with elaborate scenery and a strong cast including Pierre the cripple Justin Paige Picard and De Beaudrey. The production is praised for its detail and quality with added sketches Spirits Wash Day and a lively orchestra playing charming music for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D’ennery
Howard Atheneum
Place Pont Neuf
Bel-Air
St. Sulpice
Pierre
Justin Paige
Picard
Valet
Jay Hunt
Jacques
Albert H. Field
de Beaudrey
C. K. Harris
Henriette
Louise
Louisa Dean
Mattie Marshall
Marienne
Tillian Mortimer
la Frochard
Lea Michael
Howard
Alio Messrs
Thomas and Watson
Katherine Rober to Star in Fate at Grand Museum
Miss Katherine Robers first engagement in a popular priced show began yesterday afternoon at the Grand Museum Dover and Washington. She stars for one week in Bartley Campbell's Fate enacting the principal role. A select cast from Lothrops stock companies supports her with new scenery by David Richards. A strong vaudeville bill accompanies the performance. Crowded houses are expected daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Rober
Grand Museum
Dover
Washington Streets
Bartley Campbell
Lothrop
David Richards
Rober
Agnes Evans Leads Burlesque at Austin Palace Theatre
Miss Agnes Evans heads the Palace Theatre burlesque company in The Ta and Ta Ta with a notable cast including Millie Sheridan and the Lynott sisters. The program features lively solo and chorus numbers, with new dances by Bertoto, and an extended vaudeville showcase. Three shows today start at 11, 2, and 7:30.
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Bertoto
Nibbe's Burlesque at Lyceum Promises Lively Show
Ida Siddons leads Nibbe's big burlesque company at the Lyceum Theatre this week for a first class performance. The singing and dancing are polished and the Bowery sketch drew roaring laughter from the audience.
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Nibbe
Ida Siddons
Lyceum Theatre
Bowery
Specialty aeta acts charm audience in three burlesque shows
The serpentine dancing of Ida Siddons the ballad singing of Misa Mabel Andrews the Nibbes knock about act the character dances of Charles Boyle and Carrie Graham the Morton and Wokoff musical act and the works of McGrew Arnold and the Gardiner sisters drew strong applause. Beautiful costumes appear in the concluding burlesque. Three performances will be given today at 2, 2:30, and 7:30 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Siddons
Misa Mabel Andrews
the Nibbes
Charles Boyle
Carrie Graham
Morton and
Wokoff
McGrew and
Arnold
Gardiner Sisters
Opening at Austin & Stone's Draws Full House
Stone Shaw retain last week's acts for six days with crowds filling the hall. Domingo the white Indian baby wins favor while Nichodemus intrigues with physical quirks and dancing prowess. Merill the human pin cushion, Professor Fowler the strong man, Italian gypsy musicians and Kielger the Russian magician headline. Two vaudeville stage shows delight audiences.
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Austin & Stone
Messrs
Stone & Shaw
Domingo
Nichodemus
Fred Merrill
Professor Fowler
Kielger
Crowded Bowdoin Square Theatre Hosts O'Neill and Willard
Last evening the Bowdoin Square Theatre drew a large wheelmen audience for James O'Neill in Monte Cristo, with his season ending next Saturday. Willard closed Tremont’s run amid huge crowds as The Professor's Love Story played. The Middleman closes the Tremont season this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowdoin Square
James O’neill
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Monte Cristo
O’neill
Willard
Pauline Hall Opera Company
George A. Baker
Milbecker
Boston
Globe Theatre
Happenings On Memorial Day In Boston History
A retrospective recall of Memorial Day events in Boston from 1868 to 1887. Highlights include 1868 museum drama for Uncle Tom's Cabin, 1869 Old South Church services and noon closures, 1870 rising favor for Decoration Day and a long Chestnuts vs Excelsiors baseball game, 1881 League of American Wheelmen meet at Music Hall, and tributes by G A R Suffolk County veterans and other civic commemorations.
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Boston
Old South
Chestnuts
Excelsiors
League of American Wheelmen
Music Hall
Rollins
Suffolk County
Trenant Temple
L. A. WW
William O’brien
Parker House
P. A. Collins
Benjamin F. Butler
Forest Hills
Brichton News Highlights and Local Events
The city plans a new concrete walk on Cambridge street from Riverside Hotel to Lincoln street. Rev E G Selden preaches Sunday at Allston Congregational Church with Springfield address. Children's Sunday observed June 11. Christian Endeavor theme tonight Bible Ideals of Character at Brighton Avenue Baptist Church. Ladies Guild of St Luke’s Church hosts a strawberry festival June 7 in Union Hall with phonograph entertainment and 10 cent admission. Henry W Longfellow builds a house on Lincoln near Franklin. cellar underway. Miss Gertie Woodbury home for vacation. Alston Baseball Club vs Garden Citys of Newton at Pratt’s field this forenoon. Beacon Park.
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Cambridge Street
Riverside Hotel
Lincoln Street
E. G. Selden
Allston Congregational Church
Mr. Selden
Springfield
Christian Endeavor
Brighton Avenue Baptist Church
Ladies’ Guild of
St. Luke’s Church
Union Hall
Charles E. Osgood & Co Honors Civil War Veterans
The furniture firm displays show windows honoring Civil War fallen heroes with a camp scene from 1861. A massive white column entwined with laurel centers the exhibit alongside Old Glory and the army coat of arms. An inscription proclaims the soldiers’ eternal camping-ground and silent guard over the dead.
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Charles E. Osgood & Co
Onome
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McCarry & Co., S&tremont Street
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V. A. Howe
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Genevieve Huff
Isabelle Parker
Prescott
Cornish
Strange
Pray
Walter Frisbee
Mattie Luther
Goodwin
Addie Prescott
James
Neilson
Theodora Goodrich
Joseph J. Norton
Somerset Associates
Denis M. Cronin
Lawrence J. Logan
Daniel J. Kinnally
Kennedy
Bethesda Hall
Nore
McGrath
Aking
Charlestown
Willard C. Kinsley
G. A. R. Hall
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Henry B. Leighton
Women’s Relief Corps No
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Perkimsn Street
Hyde Park
Somerville Reds
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Malden
Dorchester
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Kittie
the Lyceum Theatre
Brichton
ANN Niversary
American Unitarian Association
Arington Street
Arlington Street
Clay MacCauley
John W. Chadwick
Samuel A. Knot
Ilale
Robert Collyer
Edward FE
Hale
K.D
George A. Thayer
Thomas W. Higginson
Jet
B. J. Lang
Ontario Beach
Niagara Falls
Fair Grounds
BMJ
Mee Aganl
Washington St
Old South Shared
Lester Wallack
Rosedale CO
Joseph Haworth
Alaria Janson
Gak Island
GROVE
Revere Beach
Unter Row
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Shady Grove
J.J. Sweeny
Oak Island
Pemberton Sq
Connelly
Adams House
Appleton & Bassett
Palace
Agnes Evans
Augustinnzs Veleatire
Hie Witt Sisters
Will West
Marty Wricht
MieeMahon & Imings
Nettie Huffman
Winnessio Goolby
Sisters Conradi
Wlune
Sefton & Watson's
Milliant Extravaganeca Company
Fremont Theatre
E. S. Willard
Medolesian
Pauline Iknis Opera Co
Im Amor
Boston Theatre
Eugene Tompkins
William Caldenws Company
H. 8
Taylor
Sutton Vane
Fred Milger
John Stetson
Cowles Art School
Ave
Col. Berkley St
Ateenaeum
G. FE
Bowdolin Square Theatre
Mr. Chas
F. Atkins
Wheelmen’s Gate
Jarmies O'Neill
Geo. A. Baker Comic Opera Co
Stoll
Mr. T. Adamowski
Washington Street
Louisvon
Ribbe
Grand Museu
Cora ‘Ington
Austinstone
Fremont Row
Ain
Cenis
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