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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1886

Page

8

Life of Dr. John D. Philbrick Remembered By Colleagues

Memorial services for Dr. John D. Philbrick, late Boston public schools superintendent, drew a large audience at the Latin School hall. Speakers Gilman H. Tucker and Dr. Larkin Dunton praised his practical wisdom, reform zeal, and lasting impact on school architecture, programs, and teacher tenure.

John D. Philbrick Boston Edwin P. Seaver Gilman H. Tucker New York Larkin Dunton William Philbrick St. Paul’s Cathedral Christopher Wren Dr. Philbrick Panbrieck Pew Mr. Seaver Gilbmand Philbirk Govvernor Thomas Dudéley Massachusetts Deerfield N. H Pembroke Academy New Hampshire Strafford Academy Dartmouth College College Military Company College Democratic Club Concord N. Hi Quincy School Franklin Pierce Massachusetts Latin School Roxbury Europe Institute of Technology Museum of Fine Arts Dunton Leavex Washington William T. Harris Lfe

New England Association of School Superintendents Meeting in Boston

The semi annual gathering was held in Boston in the city school rooms on Mason street. H Whittemore of Wal tham served as secretary and a nominating committee chosen. Thomas Emerson of Newton was unanimously elected president. A memorial service for J D Philbrick was planned for 2 30 pm at the Latin School Hall. Discussion covered Teachers Meetings Truancy and enforcement.

New England Association of School Superindents Boston Mason Street 8. T. Dutton New Haven H. Whittemore Waltham E. P. Seaver Public Schools of J. D. Philbrick G. A. Walton Francis Coggswell Cambridge Thomas Emerson Newton

City Plans Ticketed Reception for President Visit

Mayor O Brien chaired a city committee meeting approving preparations for the President’s visit. Admission will be by ticket only with no refreshments, coats kept in carriages, and flowers by Thomas F Galvin. Baldwin’s cadet band to perform and Boston officials note the visit will be brief with a two to three hour extension for an early evening reception.

O’brien Thomas F. Galvin Tremont Street Baldwin State House Boston Lea Harvard College Fadicott Commonwealth Washington

Weather Indications for New England and Eastern New York

For twenty four hours starting 7 a m Saturday November 6 fair weather is forecast for New England and eastern New York. Cooler temperatures with variable winds drifting to northerly are expected.

Washington New England New York

Meteorological Record of Yesterday Across All Stations

Yesterday's weather observations were recorded up to 10 p m at all stations simultaneously. Data compiled shows uniform timing across sites for temperature wind and precipitation though specific figures are not provided in the fragment.

Osseever Orrick Signal Service Boelux

Court notices on patent infringement suit involving leather process

United States Circuit Court November 5 resumes and continues the case of Herman Royle et al. vs William Coupe et al. for damages over a patent to convert raw hides into leather for belting and lacing. Attorneys L. Wheaton and Livermore represent plaintiffs. Thurston represent defendants.

United States Circuit Court Carpenter J. Herman Royle William Coupe A.M. Wheaton San Francisco J. L. Livermore B. F W. H. Thurston Providence

Damages award in 19th century Boston train accident case

A jury awarded $5000 to a five year old girl injured when a glass chimney detached from a train roof near Columbus Avenue station in Boston. The docket lists numerous cases including Annie McNulty vs Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine Co and others, with various defendants and ongoing trials.

Ahiece J. White Boston & 2 Abany Railroad Faneuil Station Columbus Avenue Station William Gaston C. L. B. Whitney Samuel Hoar Annie McNulty Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine Company S&s. G. Cresswell Ial Garean W. H. Preble K. C. Holmes A. W. Worcester Charles H. Foster Foster C. J. Brooks M. F. Luckinson, Jr Hohnes Worcester Basset Mullenigo Brooks Boston Luv — Porter Same Cgilmore Howard Hyram Traders’ Fire Insurance Co Hoo Lockwood Squire

Fitzgerald and Leavey and Ramsey versus Boardman cases on docket

Docket lists include Fitzgerald versus Leavey with jury out on case No 086 and Ramsey Jr versus Boardman tort action for $1500 arising from a February accident on Emerson Street Melrose. Several other entries name Holmes Adams style defendants and city of Cambridge Newton Newton cases with various defendants and outcomes.

Fitzgerald Leavey Ramsey, Jr Boardman Emerson Street Melrose W. E. Rogers Wiggins& Fernald

Bradford estate sale offers title insurance with purchase

Revers announces a sale of building lots at the Bradford estate in Rossindale next Wednesday and Thursday. Auctioneers will provide free title insurance through the Massachusetts Title Insurance Company to each buyer, avoiding title search hassles.

Bradford Rossindale Massachusetts Title Insurance Company Springfield Street Harrison Avenue Norwich & Worcester RR Auburn Station

Notruvia Sold as Cee's Cough Balsam for Whooping Cough

Notruvia equals Cee's Cough Balsam used for whooping cough. Thousands of children have been saved by its use. All druggists keep it. Price Sc.

Cee Price Sc

Patent medicine and cosmetic ads list various remedies

Local antique ad catalog lists Bales Honey cough cure Glenn's Sulphur Soap for healing and beauty Seriman Corn Remover Pike's Toothache Drops Bean's Rheumatic Pulls a sugar cure and Zi lts Hair and Whisker Dye in Black and Brown with prices around 25 cents to 60 cents.

Glenn Pike Bean

Harvard Class Dinners Mark 250th Anniversary Reunions

Harvard alumni gathered for milestone reunions at Parker's Quincy House and Young's as part of the 250th anniversary celebrations. Classes from 75S, 85, 77, 84, and 82 held dinners with presiding officers and notable guests including J. J. Storrow and Reverend figures. Speeches by Thomas Dwight and others followed welcome remarks with varied attendee counts.

Harvard Parker's N. L Anderson Je. P. Walcott H. H. Foote H. Learned W. H. Fox George E. Francis J. G. Park John Thomas G. A. Wentworth Benjamin W. Crowningshield J. J. Storrow John Codman Quincy Ae. Coltidee, Jr Joseph Andrews A. Eliot W. 1. Howells I. B. Aldrich Young's H. R. Woodworth Thomas Dwight Alfred FE. Miles Sherman Hoar William Gustavus Tuckerman D. B. Washburn

Sermon and services at Union Mall and Berkeley Street Church

A sermon to young people by Rev A Y Mayo of Gosien on drawing people at the Union Mall Boylston Street. Congregational singing led by Byron A Rebinigon. Evening service at 7 30 with public invited. Also Berkel Ey Street Congregational Church features preaching and 7 30 lecture Navier the Modern Prenier. Sunday school at noon and 3 a.m class by Rev J Viwaine. German service at 4 pm. Nellie Jobs Brigham lectures 10 30 am and 7 30 pm.

Park Street Church Ehuamiani Santee Agency Riggs and Shelton Ladd University of New Mexico Boston Woman's Christian Temperance Union Tremont Street Minneapolis William Burnett Wright Berkeley Street Navier Macera Ezekiel Tnion Mall Boyt Ision Streat A. YD. Mayo Gosien Byron A. Rebinigon W. Sargent Berkeley Street Congregational Church Trey “BosTox

Woodbury's Antidote and Prohibition Disturbances in Newport

A Flint era note describes Woodbury's Antidote as an eclectic remedy aimed at easing distress from Prohibition in Newport. The piece mocks its gin cocktail like appearance, suggesting mislabeling and potential for consumer confusion among drinkers in no license regions. It cites Saturday Evening Gazette as the source.

Woodbury Newport Rhode Island Ita

Trust company and railroad securities listed in 19th century notes

A long OCR fragment lists multiple securities and bonds including Continental Life Insurance, Fire and Marine insurers, banks, railroads, and utilities. It mentions Cambridge Horse Rail, Boston and Maine Railroad, Union Pacific Railroad bonds, and various city and bank notes with dates in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Virst Nav Bank of Grafton Xiass Shares Noted

Ten shares of Virst Nav Bank of Grafton Xiass are mentioned, indicating a small stake or listing in a historic financial item.

Bank of Grafton Xiass

Auctioneers and Appraisers Listings at Merchants’ Exchange

Auctioneers other stock exchange members advertise auction sales every Saturday at 125. The notice cites No 51 State Street in the Merchants’ Exchange Building on the first floor. It lists Boston Stock Exchange members and related telegraph contact.

Auctioneers and Commission Merchants State Street BR. B. Day & Co Aerchants’ Exchange Merchants’ Exchange Evens Kl

Stocks and Collateral Ledger Items From Boston Era

A dense list of stocks bonds and collateral holdings including Boston Co Third National Bank Old Boston National Bank Freeminn's National Bank Maine 6s 1859 and various railroad and cotton mills entries. Notes show collateral shares in Atlantic Cotton Mills and other firms with rights to new stock and assorted 6s 7s and 8s bonds plus bank and company names and dates such as 1859 1894 and 1592.

Boston & Maine R. R Salem Gas Light Co Boston Athenem Oakland Garden Associaion Union Metallc Fastening Co Essex R. R Eastern R. RF Boston Ee City Lawrence & So KR. EB Tnion Pacific RB. R Third National Bank Doa Boston Marine Insurance Co Maine Old Boston National Bank Freeminn’s National Bank Miami Portland Saco & Portsmouth RR Jackson, Lansing & Saginaw R. R. Ss Fremont, Elkhorn & Co Vale Ri R Atlantic Cotton Mills Atlantic Cot Mills Aisi Cambridge Gas Lt. Co da! Railroad Lowell Stark Ains Atlantic Cotton Juills Old Colony RR Freeman's N. Bk Chicago Boston & Alaine RR Boston & Albany Lee LOO Marquette, Houghton& Antonagun Roxbury Gas Light Co Weston Athenmian Ruitland R. R Co Highland Street R. &. Co Great Falls Mig. Co York Mig. Co Jidward National Bank Adoinstrater Merchandise Ee Bank Visa Eames Shoe and Leather Insurance Co St. Louis New Hampshire Essex BR. R City of Akronos Union Pacific Columbian N. Bank Grand Trunk Ry Pueblo Arkansas Valley R. R

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