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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1896
Page
8
Advertisement offers young ladies tailor made coats in rough Scotch mixtures silk lined at 6.75, jackets in rough Persian cloth with velvet collar at 10.00, and lustrous Persian cloth capes 30 inches long full sweep at 12.00.
President Grover Cleveland proclaims Thanksgiving on Thursday November 26 1896 inviting nationwide worship and acts of charity. The document and seal mark the observance citing gratitude for national preservation peace defense and blessings. Additional biographical notes recall Rev Quint’s clerical career and family.
The Rev. Alonzo H. Quint D D died suddenly at 4 o clock yesterday morning after attending Sunday services at Allston church which he organized. Neuralgia of the chest caused his heart to stop while he was at his friends home in Boston. Funeral from Allston Congregational Church Friday at 9 30 a m. Quint born in Barnstead New Hampshire sixty eight years ago. He graduated Dartmouth College 1846 and Andover Theological Seminary 182. He became first pastor of Central Congregational Church Jamaica Plain in 1853.
Mrs Streitwolf testifies that her husband told people he took revenge by defeating Bere. Filmore Thus Avenged is mentioned in relation to the incident. The report cites Bagsey as the opponent and highlights Mrs Streitwolf’s claim about guest status.
The Lincoln Republican Club gathered at the United States Hotel to toast McKinley’s win. Governors Lippitt and Curtis Guild Jr led speeches urging unity and restraint while praising the party’s aims and the republic’s future.
Harry Fillmore, who shot Mrs Mary Bagley in her husband’s No 248 West Forty seventh street restaurant, is held to await the outcome of her injuries. Bagley, a Republican precinct captain, had previously ordered Fillmore from the house after a quarrel. Fillmore claimed intoxication and said he did not shoot, though police say he had planned to harm the Bagleys. Mrs Bagley transported to Roosevelt Hospital.
Miss Harriet D Roche daughter of the late John T Roche of Philadelphia married Arthur P Watson son of J M Watson of Boston at Central Congregational Church Newburyport last evening. Rev E L Clarke officiated with Mr A B Shaw best man and Misses Lillian A Watson and S B Pickett bridesmaids. Guests were entertained at 242 Huntington Avenue after the ceremony. The couple will make their home in Attleboro Massachusetts.
Chancellor McGill heard Elizabeth Streitwolf's maintenance suit against August Streitwolf, a New Brunswick wine merchant. She alleged cruelty and intemperate habits linked to Miss Minnie Johnson. Streitwolf denied the charges calling it a put up job. Affidavits on heart disease and a sanitarium visit were read. he said Miss Johnson aided him during night attacks. He claimed his wife was the interference, while she said he told Minnie Johnson not to take orders from her. The judge reserved decision.
Boston women raised ten thousand dollars for a club house with final shares taken yesterday. Mrs Wolcott figured prominently at the home congress and received congratulations to McKinley.
In a Norfolk Superior Court equity session Judge Sheldon sentenced William H. Engley to sixty days in Dedham Jail for contempt of court. The order required him to pay alimony to his former wife Linda M. Engley after their divorce. Engley had avoided service by living in Providence with a second wife.
Miss Stella May Cam bridge and John Kenny wed at 7 30 last evening at the bride’s mother home Mrs Lucy A Bellows 208 Medford Street Somerville Rev A E Winship officiated A reception followed and the couple will reside at 208 Medford Street
Miss Mary Bullard sister of Hon John R Bullard funeral held at her High street home in Dedham Centre attended by residents including Hon George Fred Williams and Judge Frederick D Ely. Rev William F Cheney led service with St Paul Episcopal choir. Mrs Albert W Nickerson sang. remains cremated at Mt Hope.
Mrs. Sarah E. Turner, accused of stealing 1650 from Charles E. Noyes's estate, was found not guilty in Charles Town District Court. Judge Bragg said the evidence showed she retained the money without criminal intent and ordered her discharge.
An attachment was recorded at the registry of deeds in Salem against Samuel M. Whitmore of Haverhill on a divorce libel filed by his wife Mathilda Whitmore. She seeks separate maintenance for herself and four minor children. Attachments total $20,000.
Mrs Rose Hawthorne Lathrop of New York has contracted pneumonia while pursuing her noted charity work for East Side poor. She previously opened a small hospital at No 1 Scannell Street to care for cancer patients. Her doctors say recovery depends on rest and careful nursing, though they fear renewed exertion could delay convalescence.
Frederick G. Brown and James Smith were arrested yesterday on the charge of setting up and promoting a policy lottery at 1844 Tremont street. They were convicted and paid fines aggregating 150 dollars.
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