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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1895

Page

2

Massachusetts Probate Court license to sell Oliver estate

Frances A. Oliver as administratrix petitions for license to privately sell the real estate of Matthew Henry Oliver of Sudbury to pay debts and administration charges. Citations require notice to all interested parties. appearance set for November 19, 1895, at Lowell. Publication in Boston Post for three weeks. Witness Charles J. McIntire, judge.

Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Lowell Boston Post Boston Charles J. McIntire Esquire H. Folsom Register

Mortgage petition in Massachusetts probate for W McFarland estate

Suffolk Probate Court hears Jonathan B. L. Bartuste administrator with the will annexed request to mortgage real estate of WILLIAM McFARLAND late of Boston to raise $800 for debts. Citation requires interested parties to appear November 21, 1806 at 10 AM in Boston. Publication to run weekly for three weeks in the Boston Post. Judge John W. McKim presiding. Elijah George, Register.

Commonwealth. OF Assachusetts Suffolk Peirs William McFarlen William McFarland Poston Jonathan B. L. Bartuste Toston Boston Post Boston Ilness John W. McKim Esquire Elijah Gpeorge Register

Probate Court Probate Notice for Emily E Earroor

Middlesex Probate Court issues a citation to heirs and interested parties in the estate of Emily E Earroor late of Newton requesting appearance on November 19 1895 in Lowell to show cause why Sarah E Estabrook may be granted letters testamentary without bond. Public notice to be run weekly for three weeks in the Boston Post and notices mailed to all known heirs seven days prior.

Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Middlesex Emily E. Earroor Newton Sarah E. Estabrook Lowell Calse Boston Post Boston Wyte Charles J. McIntire Esquire S. H. Folsom Register

Notice of Administration for William Conway Estate

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Probate Court cites heirs and creditors in Suffolk to show cause why Mary Conway may be granted letters of administration without bond. Hearing set for November 21, 1895 at 10:00 AM in Boston. Publication of notice required weekly for three weeks in Boston Post. Judge John W. McKim presiding. Elijah George, Register.

Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Suffolk William Conway Boston Mary Conway Boston Post John W. McKim Esquire Elijah George Register Hyman Abram Lebowich Hyman Abram Lebow

Name Change Petition in Suffolk Probate Court

HYMAN ABRAM LEBOWICH of Boston petitions to change his name to HYMAN ABRAM LEBOW. Citizens must appear in Boston Probate Court on November 21, 1895 at 10 in the forenoon to show cause. Public notice must run in a Boston newspaper once at least one day before the court date.

Notice of Administration for JULI RS MOONSET

Public notice states the subscriber has been appointed administrator of the estate of JULI RS MOONSET, late of Boston, Suffolk County, deceased intestate. Creditors must exhibit demands and all who owe the estate should pay. Admr. HEA, 844 Adams St., Dorchester, Boston, Mass. Boston, Sept. 12.

Boston Suffolk Adams St Dorchester Mass

Notice of admin appointed for MAR BARRY estate

James Barry administrator announces appointment for the estate of MAR BARRY late of Boston taken upon himself the trust by bond as law directs all persons having claims against said estate must present them with proper proof Jamaica Plain October 24 1895 Boston newspaper record notes administrator notice to creditors

Mar Barry Boston County of Suffolk James Barry Admi Jamaica Plain

Funeral of Journalist Prescott Held at Charlestown Home

The funeral for Colonel Edward Prescott took place yesterday at 1 30 PM at the family residence 36 Harvard Street Charlestown. A large gathering of newspaper men and Masons attended as Rev Philo W Sprague led services. Pallbearers included Ring Ross Nichols Barron DeWolf and other Boston Globe and Standard staff. Interment followed at Woodlawn Cemetery Everett.

Edward Prescott Harvard Street Charlestown Boston Philo W. Sprague St. John’s Episcopal Church Qghariles H. Taylor Reuben Ring Charlestown Club de Molay Commandery Knights Templars Press Club Philip Prager Woodlawn Cemetery Everett

Mass meeting to unite Lynn & Boston railroad workers

Hundreds of conductors and motormen from Chelsea Melrose and surrounding towns gather in Lasters Hall Lyn to form a single strong union. They seek higher pay and a consolidated agenda with two former unions and will pressure General Manager E C Foster. The West End Railway and Boston railway workers watch closely as the plan unfolds with potential later wage demands.

Lynn & Boston Railroad Company Lasters’ Hall Chelsea Melrose Maplewood Revere Salem Marblehead Wakefield Danvers Beverly Swampscott American Federation of Labor Surface Railroad Employees of North America John D. Cowper Union 60 E. Co. Foster Federation Union 6 Company Foster Road Lynn West End Railway Company Boston Railway Boston Road

Under the Weather Man Finds Cure in Dean's Kidney Pills

East Boston resident Jno McQuade, described as healthy and active, suffers years of back pain and urinary trouble. He credits Doan's Kidney Pills, purchased at Woodbury drug store, with restoring his health, ending his lameness, and letting him return to work. Sold nationwide by Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo NY.

Boston Putnam St Jno. McQuade Mr. McQuade John Dean Woodbury Drug Store Maverick Sq Doan Foster-Milburn ,O Uffalo N. Y United States

British Charitable Society Elects Officers at Year End

The British Charitable Society marked its seventy-ninth year with a meeting at Young’s to elect officers. President Robert Provan leads, with James H. Stark as vice president and A. D. Cairns as secretary. other posts include Rev. A. E. George, Dr. Carl Williams, Louis H. Ross, and committees. The secretary’s report shows 313 members including 61 life members. 19 joined and 4 died this year. Treasurer’s report notes $683.80 on hand, a $10,641.86 permanent fund, and a $79.76 festival contingent fund.

British Charitable Society Young's Robert Provan James H. Stark A. D. Cairns William G. J. Perry A. E. George Carl Williams Louis H. Ross R. S. Jones John

New England pensions announced across states

Washington lists New England pension actions including original, increase and reissue grants for individuals in Massachusetts Maine New Hampshire and related widows cases. Names include Moses B. Kelton Patrick McCollar Joseph Washburn James Newell Laura Livers Delos Clark Leonard Snell and others with towns Charlestown Lowell Taunton Marblehead Buckland Somerville Rochester and Sheepscot.

Washington New England Massachusetts Moses B. Kelton Charlestown Lewis W. Morgan Williamsville Patrick McCollar Lowell Joseph H. Washburn Falmouth Samuel K. Williams Taunton James M. Warner Buckland Samuel D. Humphrey Marblehead Samuel B. Clark Baldwinsville James Lyman Boston Orrin T. Dean East Taunton James H. Newell Laura 8 Livers Somerville Maine Delos W. Clark Camden John Downey Sheepscot New Hampshire Leonard Snell Rochester

Ferry foreman pushes political fund demand in East Boston

Thomas Kellough of the East River ferry division says a foreman urged workers to donate one percent of wages to back Mayor Curtis. Kellough reports sending orders to refuse contributions and vows to name the initiator if found. He denies knowledge of the propagator and condemns the method. He warns no worker should fear losing a job for declining.

East River Ferry Department Curtis Thomas Kellough Ferry Street Department Post Meridian Street East Boston

Keir Hardie Reception Planned by Labor Groups

The Boston Central Labor Union and Socialistic Labor party form a joint committee to host Keir Hardie on November 13 at Faneuil Hall. The committee, including John F. O’Sullivan and Charles Ward, arranges arrival escort, venue use, and a broad labor topics program with reformers invited.

Boston Central Labor Union Keir Hardie Socialistic Labor Party Eliot Street John F. O’sullivan Charles Ward F. B. Monaghan John Carr J. W. Badger Opal Mills Charles Croasdell Faneuil Hall Hardie Frank Smith London Trade Council

Rear Admiral Shufeldt Dies in Washington At 68

Rear Admiral Robert W. Shufeldt, born February 21, 1822 in Red Hook New York, died at his Washington residence at around 10 o clock this morning. His long career included midshipman service starting in 1839, command roles during the Civil War, and diplomatic postings including consul-general to Cuba. He preserved a sword gifted by Said Barghash during his African coast diplomacy.

Washington Robert W. Shufeldt Robert Wilson Shufeldt Red Hook Dutchess County New York Brazil Naval Philadelphia Mediterranean Leutenant Quaker City Havana Lincoln Cuba Shufeldt Said Barghash Zanzibar

American Wringer Co. Products and Repair Services

The American Wringer Co. announces manufacture of wringers and mangles plus spring beds and carpet sweepers at 18 and 165 Broadway extension. They repair all kinds of wringers and sweepers, with mail orders promptly attended to and telephone access via Tremont 764.

The American Wringer Co Broadway Extension City Tremont

Texan Marshal Hobbs Ended Corbett Fitzsimmons Fight

The Texan marshal known as Kid Hobbs describes enforcing the Texas governor's order to stop prize fighting. He gathered Mexican cowboys, warned James J. Corbett to leave the state, and Fitzsimmons left with him. He notes Texans would riot for a fight but prize lifting was not allowed and predicts the bout may never occur, with coverage in newspapers instead.

Marshall Hobbs Kid” Hobbs Post Parker House Texas Corbett Fitzsimmons

Welcome Back from England Mrs Collins Reception at Brookline

Mrs P A Collins wife of General Collins the American consul to Great Britain and her daughter Agnes Ruth were honored at a Brookline mansion hosted by Judge John H Burke. The event featured elaborate floral decorations Henry's Orchestra and a crowded reception in drawing rooms with many prominent guests and social leaders.

P. A. Collins Agnes Ruth Collins John H. Burke Marion Street Brookline Galvin Henry Collins Patrick A. Collins Great Britain London Judge Burke

Wedding Ends Amid Sudden Death of Groom's Relative

In St George's Church Rutherford Place New York, Mary Jane Pomeroy aged 7 of Stockbridge Mass died of heart failure just after the wedding of Henry Dwight Sedgwick of Massachusetts and Miss Sarah Jay Minturn of East Twenty first street. The ceremony proceeded as guests remained unaware of the tragedy until after.

New York St. George’s Church Rutherford Place Mary Jane Pomeroy Stockbridge Mass Henry Dwight Sedgwick Massachusetts Sarah Jay Minturn East Twentyfirst Street Theodore Sedgwick Waystown Rainsford Pomeroy Sexton Chapman

New England Colleges Hold Annual Meeting at Dartmouth

Dartmouth hosts the annual gathering of New England colleges as delegates arrive in Hanover. Notable attendees include Harvard President Eliot and Yale President Dwight with their delegates, alongside representatives from Brown Williams Amherst Trinity Tufts Wesleyan Bowdoin Bowdoin Clark Vermont and Clark. The first session convened in Wilson Hall with a lengthy list of college leaders and professors attending.

Hanover N. H New England Dartmouth Wilson Hall Harvard Eliot J. H. Wright Yale Timothy Dwight T. D. Seymour Brown University E. B. Andrews W. Upton

Funeral of Edward Kielty in Malden

Edward Kielty a popular North End youth, buried yesterday from his mother’s home at 105 Charlestown Street. Services were held at St Mary’s Church. His death, though not unexpected, shocked family and friends who praised his exemplary character and popularity. Burial followed in Malden.

Edward Kielty North End Charlestown Street St. Mary’s Church Malden

Death of Aged Dentist in Brattleboro Vermont

Dr. A D Putnam, likely the oldest active dentist in Vermont or the nation, died in Brattleboro after several weeks illness from heart trouble. Born January 11, 1816 in Sharon New York, he was one of seven children of Josiah and Susan Willard Putnam and a great grandson of Josiah Arms, Brattleboro’s first postmaster over a century ago.

Brattleboro A. D. Putnam Vermont United States Sharon N. Y Josiah Susan Willard Putnam Josiah Arms

Elegant Reception At Collins Home Highlights Society

Last evening at the Collins residence a gathering of fashionable guests filled the house on the right of the handsome hall. Mrs. Collins and Miss Agnes Ruth Collins were assisted by Judge and Mrs. Burke. Guests were presented by Mr. S. H. Hudson, Mr. John Curtin, Mr. Fred Blake, and Dr. Silver. Attire featured black Chantilly lace over cherry and white silk gowns with lace trims. A continuous collation by Besse accompanied by chrysanthemums and pink and green candleholders completed the display. Distinguished attendees included the son, city solicitor, Colonel F. E. Hesseltine and daughters, the Hon. John F. Fitzgerald, the Hon. P. H. Kendricken, and many others.

Mary Agnes Dowling Martha Dowling J. Dowling Thomas Dowsley John P. Manning A. Shuman Miss Shuman Nellie J. Cashman Dresden Mary Cashman Samuel Kitson M. F. Gavin May Curtin McCafferty John W. Corcoran J. J. Collins Great Britain J. G. Blake Baptst Blake Garland Wiliam EB. Dunn Thomas J. Giblin Gavin Mason Forsaith Hardy Ely J. J. Grace Pierce J. Grace London James Collins Lon Brine Shuman George W. Armstrong Ss. H. Hud Collins Agnes Ruth Collins Burke S. H. Hudson John Curtin Fred. Blake Dr. Silver Gibson Judge Burke Besse F. E. Hesseltine Norman F. Hesseltine John F. Fitzgerald P. H. Kendricken Joseph A. Ingalls J. D. Fallon Fallon J. E. Potter Hyde Park M. P. Curran Bishop Cotter Miss Cotter Thomas Riley Anna

Gibson Langhorne Wedding in Richmond

Miss Irene Langhorne wed Charles Dana Gibson in St Pauls Church Richmond in a candlelit ceremony attended by guests from New York Boston Philadelphia Baltimore Washington and Virginia. The bridal party and 120 guests joined for a lavish breakfast before the couple departed for Old Point Comfort and then Europe on the 23rd.

Richmond Irene Langhorne Charles Dana Gibson New York Boston Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Virginia St. Paul’s Church Langdon Gibson Mesers Harry Langhorne Algernon Craven James D. Kay T. F. Sykes Thomas Hastings Juan Smith John Tanderson Lilburn T. Myers Tompkins McElwaine Richard Harding Davis Bessie Martin Sallie Pemberton Alys Connally Ellen Hobson May Jones Elizabeth Gibson Nannie Phyllis Langhorne Chiswell Dabney Langhorne Mrs. Gibson

Virginia Stevens Weds Whitman Cross at Stevens Mansion

Miss Virginia Stevens, daughter of Hon Moses T Stevens, married Whitman Cross of Washington D C at the Stevens mansion Osgood Hill North Andover in a brilliant ceremony The Rev Charles Noyes officiated beneath floral bells of carnation pinks The maid of honor was Helen Stevens and best man Samuel L Penfield The ushers included Moses T Stevens Jr Isaac Osgood Edward H Smith and Horace N Stevens The Lohengrin wedding march and an orchestra accompanied the procession Afterward a wedding repast was served The couple will reside in Washington and be at home after January 1

North Andover Stevens Osgood Hill Virginia Moses T. Stevens Whitman Cross Washington, D. C Charles Noyes Unitarian Church Helen Samuel L. Penfield New Haven Mrs. Cross Washington

Mrs. Maria Stimpson Weds Henry Quinby In Back Bay

The marriage of Miss Maria Coffin Stimpson to Henry Cole Quinby was performed at Emmanuel Church on Newbury Street. Miss Charlotte Doane Stimpson served as maid of honor, Paul Washburn was best man, and ushers included Joseph H. Cotton Edward Stimpson Henry Eddy and others. A reception followed at 193 Beacon Street, with lavish floral decor.

Back Bay Society Maria Coffin Stimpson George Henry Cotton Henry Cole Quinby Henry Brewer Quinby Emmanuel Church Newbury Street Charlotte Doane Stimpson Paul Washburn Joseph H. Cotton Harry W. Cotton Edward J. Stimpson Henry B. Eddy John R. Whipple Charles W. Shope Richard D. Small John J. Mack, Jr Beacon Street

Boston University Philological Association Plans Latin Plays

Rumors say several Latin plays are under discussion and one is nearly decided by the Philological Association. Professor Charles N Bernard met his classes yesterday. The 1897 class holds a college halls social this evening. The Maine Club includes enthusiastic students from many departments. Officers for the term were elected: President Charles Sprague, vice-president Q B Mayberry, recording secretary Miss A F Perkins, corresponding secretary Miss M E Smallage, treasurer Mr J C Saffold. This afternoon at 3 Professor Taylor will lecture before Philomathaean Society on The American Student in the German University.

The Philological Association Charles N. Bernard Maine Club Charles Sprague Philomathean Society

Millet painting joins Washington exhibition at Jordan Marsh

A small Millet work has joined the Jordan Marsh exhibition at Washington Sumner and Av on streets. The piece, once given by Millet to his companion Angelus Coulin, is offered for sale at 1000 dollars. Art critics note Millet’s characteristic hazy atmosphere and a shepherd with sheep in a rural, simple scene. Bryant, the department art critic, reports constant art interest since its recent display.

Jordan, Marsh & Co Washington Summer Avon Streets Millet Crook Bryant Millett

New York Saloons To Be Reduced

New York excise commissioners plan to reduce the number of saloons in the city. Each commissioner supports the move but seeks fair treatment for investors. Commissioner Woodman noted a steady but small decline since 1886, though too many saloons remain.

New York Excise Woodman

Upholsterers' Ball Planned at Odd Fellows Hall

Upholsterers' No 63 completed arrangements for its third grand annual ball at Odd Fellows Halls on Wednesday November 20. The concert starts at 8 and the grand march at 9 p m.

Odd Fellows’ Halls

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