Harvard Annex Ninth Year Report Details Growth and Needs
The Harvard Annex reports show rising fellowship and better operations under secretary Arthur Gilman and treasurer Alice Longfellow. Tuition now largely prepaid by eight and six eighths, calls for more classrooms and stronger endowment, with students from Honolulu to Connecticut and strong scholarly output across Greek Latin English German and science.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Gilman
Alice M. Longfellow
Harvard
General Endowment Fund
Honolulu
San Francisco
Kentucky
Missouri
Virginia
New York
Connecticut
Almonit
Resson
John Harvard
Emmanuel Club
Francis G. Peabody
Edward Abbott
Lyon
Whitman
William Lawrence
Fay House
Friends of
Harvard College
Colonel Thomas Drew Dies in Dorchester After a Life of Journalism
Colonel Thomas Drew, longtime eastern Massachusetts journalist and anti-slavery advocate, died suddenly in Dorchester. Born October 23, 1819 in Plymouth, he worked with Elihu Burritt on the Christian Citizen, edited the Worcester Spy with John Milton Earle, and served as Governor Andrew's military secretary at the war’s start. He later operated in mercantile business, wrote for the Boston Herald, and remained active in Democratic politics and press circles despite declining health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Drew
Massachusetts
Dorchester
Plymouth
Boston
Mr. Drew
Philadelphia
Worcester
Elihu Burrittin
Christian Citizen
Citizen
Worcester Spy
John Milton Earle
Anthony Burns
Burns
Andrew
South
Boston Herald
Drew
Captain Frank Riley Dies at Home After Long Seafaring Career
Captain Frank Riley died Sunday at 228 Commercial Street from pneumonia. Born in Boston fifty years ago, he learned the sea at 11 and rose from boy to chief officer. He later commanded tugboats including L. A. Belknap and Hercules and helped tow the O'Leary raft to New York. He saved ships like Garden Reach and aided many sailors, renowned for a warm heart beneath a rough exterior. The funeral will be held at St Stephen's Church Wednesday at 9 AM with a requiem high mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Riley
Commercial Street
Boston
Riley
L. A. Belknap
Hercules
Minnie
Luther Ward
New York
Orion
Jast
O’leary
Joggins
N. 8
Garden Reach
Minot
St. Stephen's Church
Deaths: Lucan Earl of Lucan dies at 88
Other deaths report General George Charles Bingham Earl of Lucan aged 88. Knight Commander of the Bath for Crimea service and famed Light Brigade charge participant. Also noted are F Olivier Turgeon aged 112 at St Charles Hospital Montreal and John C Meyer 43, manager of New Jersey Rubber Works, Atlantic City, with $2 million estate.
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George Charles Bingham
Earl of Lucan
Bath
Balaklava
Life Guards
County of Mayo
Olivier Turgeon
St. Charles Hospital
Montreal
Que
St. Anne Des Plaines
John C. Meyer
Christopher Meyer
Atlantic City
New Jersey Rubber Works
Horsaford's Acid Phosphate Relieves Exhaustion
A vintage notice touts Horsaford's Acid Phosphate as a remedy for mental and physical fatigue. The ad emphasizes quick relief and renewed vigor, appealing to readers seeking energy restoration and relief from tiredness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horsaford
New Rector Chosen for Church of the Advent in Boston
The Church of the Advent on Brimmer street hires Rev William B Frisbie of New York as rector starting Advent Sunday with a salary of 8000 yearly and at least two assistant rectors. Frisbie 35 single, educated at General Theological Seminary, formerly headmaster on Long Island, described as high church. He will not preach Advent Sunday morning, English divine Knox Little to lead. Sherman to leave December 1 after serving since October, considers Philadelphia and other options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Frishe
New York
Church of the Advent
Brimmer Street
Father Grafton
Frederic F. Sherman
Frisbie
Trinity Church
Trinity Chapel
General Theological Seminary of
Stewart
Long Island
Boston
Post
Knox Little
Attacks Monument to Be Unveiled in Boston Tomorrow
The unveiling of the Crispus Attacks monument on the Common is planned with a formal parade. Mass division units, Sons of Veterans, and Knights of Pythias will assemble at 9 am in full uniform, with events including oration, poems, recitations, and addresses by prominent locals.
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Sons of Veterans
Crispus
Massachusetts
Boston
W. H. Carney
Masschusetts
Smith Court
Joy Street
Crisnus
Robert
G. A. R. Hall
Sherp
Prill
I. C
J.D
Court of
Calanthe
Sir Knights
Worcester
New Haven
Conn
O’brien
City Hall
Faneuil Hall
Evangelical Alliance Urges Attendance at Republican Caucuses
The Tre mont Temple gathering of the Evangelical Alliance passed a resolution urging Christians and supporters of public school protection to attend next Tuesday evening’s ward caucuses at 8 o'clock to vote for delegates to the convention nominating the Boston mayor and school committee. The meeting also heard reports on morals and textbook recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Alliance
Tremont Temple
C. C. Kellogs
Boston
Burrows
Barrows
Ela
Thomas, Rice and
Frank Russell
New York
The
Evangelical Alliance of the United States
Alliance
Old Schoolboys' Association of Boston Plans Ninth Anniversary Banquet
The Old Schoolboys' Association of Boston will observe its ninth anniversary and banquet next week on Wednesday November 21. The group includes former pupils of public and primary schools fifty years or more and extends to old schoolboys from annexed towns. About 800 members are enrolled and dues are $1 with no further assessments. Officers invite eligible men born in 1838 or earlier to join before the banquet. President Edward H. Dunn and Secretary William C. Lawrence are at the Old State House, State Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Schoolboys’ Association of
Boston
Edward H. Dunn
William C. Lawrence
Old State House
State Street
Worthless check cashed on Moncton wharf incident
William F Milton of Moncton pretended friend cons Milton to cash a $30 check on the St John boat wharf. The stranger claimed urgent need for money and the check proved worthless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Milton
Moncton
N. B
St. John
Milton
Wool Theft Shock: Two Men Arrested at Charlestown Pier
Police inspectors arrested George Nelson and George L. Miller for stealing 730 pounds of wool from the Allan steamship line dock at pier No 5 Charlestown. Nelson, a night watchman, allegedly delivered the wool to Miller, who loaded it on a lighter and carried it to East Boston where he sold it for 50 dollars. The wool has been recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Nelson
George L. Miller
Allan Steamship Line
Charlestown
Nelson
Miller
Boston
Chrysanthemum Exhibition Opens with Magnificent Bloom Display
Entries from principal Boston growers indicate a grand chrysanthemum show opening Wednesday at noon. The exhibition promises trained plants and new, startling varieties not previously displayed in the city, expected to attract thousands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Exhibition of Fine China and Glass
Steamers Roman from Liverpool and the Herman from Antwerp bring novelties to Jones McDuffee Stratton in the Brewer building on Federal Street site. Visit this branch showcasing china and glass now in demand in London Paris and Vienna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roman
Liverpool
Herman
Antwerp
Jones, McDuffee & Stratton
London
Paris
Vienna
Brewer Building
Federal Street Theatre
New York & New England Railroad Shifts 10 A.M. Train
The New York and New England railroad alters the 10 a m Boston and New York train to 12 noon to give businessmen the forenoon for work and ensure timely arrival for dinners theatres and events. A dining car serves a sumptuous meal and parlor cars and coaches run through without change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anpder
New York & New England Railroad
Boston
New York
London Wraps and Newmarkets Offered at Bargain Prices
The advertisement promotes London dye seal plush wraps and sacques at 15 to 37.50, with 41 inch seal plush sacques at 265 and rare lots at 37.50. Cloth newmarkets in striped plaid and plain cloths priced from 12.50, misses newmarkets from 6 to 9. The dealer R and J Gilchrist at 5 and 7 Winter Street limits sales to six pairs per customer, sizes 5 1/2 to 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Newmarkets
R. & J. Gilchrist
Winter St
Four Miles to Boston Milestone Preserved in Sidewalk Plan
Historic marker planted by Paul Dudley near Grove Hall will be laid into new sidewalk to keep inscription visible as private construction proceeds. City Hospital out-patients building contracts awarded to P P Daly and Co for 6800 dollars. Hannah Quinn jailed for theft from R H White Co. recovered. Firemen Relief Association receives checks from local donors. Chauncy Hall School draws wide attendance with students from multiple states territories and foreign nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Paul Dudley
Grove Hall
City Hospital
P. P. Daly & Co
Hannah Quinn
R. H. White & Co
Knox
Boston Firemen’s Relief Association
Lawrence
Washington Street
J. G. Cooper
Providence
Fred I. Clayton
Eighth Infantry
Unity Club meeting reports growth across communities
The National Unity Club gathered in Channing Hall with Rev. A J Rich of Fall River presiding. Secretaries Johnson and Miss E E Gordon presented favorable reports on club progress and societal impact. Clergy and laymen spoke on community and church benefits. Dr. E E Hale gave an address on practical methods and work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Unity Club
National Bureau of Unity Clubs
Channing Hall
A. J. Rich
Fall River
Johnson
The
Unity Club
East
E. E. Gordon
West
E. E. Hale
Unity Clubs
September fires in Boston report by fire chief
Superintendent Samuel Ab bott Jr reports Boston September fire data with alarms total 46 bell and 6 still, 1 automatic. Insured building loss 19 165 61 dollars, uninsured 253 366, contents insured 208 476, contents loss 60 236 995, uninsured 15 205 49, total insured 9475 800, total loss 97 141 74. Fire depot at 15 376 Albany Street listed wharf insurance 7000, company losses 768, actual loss 785.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Abbott, Jr
Boston Protective Department
Boston
Dopo
Albany Street
Universalist Club hosts diverse guests at Brunswick gathering
A Brunswick regular meeting welcomed many guests including Revs. Nye Norwood Rogers Salem Philbrook East Boston White Newtonville Refford Roxbury Tenney Stoughton Skinner Somerville Lewis South Boston and Hinckley Chelsea. Ad dress on Americanism vs Romanism drew attention as Republican Marketmen formed a club at Youngs while Travellers Protective Association discussed railroads and hotel committees. Numerous notable guests registered at Youngs Vendome Windsor Revere Parker's Thorndike Adams House and United States Hotels from New York Philadelphia Montreal Springfield and other cities with figures such as Lew Dockstader and Judge Staples noted among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universalist Club
Brunswick
H. R. Nye
Norwood
A. G. Rogers
Salem
H. A. Philbrook
East Boston
R. A. White
Newtonville
E. L. Refford
D.D
Roxbury
C. R. Tenney
Stoughton
C. A. Skinner
Somerville
George F. Dinsmore
R. W. Robinson
Young’s Hotel
Lawson Valentine
New York
C. H. Bronson
Philadelphia
Janes H. Carpenter
Troy
N. Y
E. D. Thayer, Sr
Worcester
C. W. Galloupe
Boston
Vendome
James A. Folger
Miss Folger
San Francisco
Thomas Colwell
Rochester
N. J
I. H. Moulton
Franklin Fairbanks
St. Johnsbury
Fremont House
H. N. Slater
Webster
RK. W. Dunham
Chicago
Thomas Luce
New Bedford
M. Kk. Amsden
Dubuque
the Revere
Emma Juch
Augusta
Parker's
Westfield
N. W. Perkins
New Haven
Alexander Leath
Montreal
W. K. Harrington
Green Bay
Wis
A. G. Hills
Florence
B. H. Smith
North Brookfield
Paine's Furniture Ad at 48 Canal Street
An English and French ad from Paine's Furniture Company promotes furniture for private houses and personal signs on display at the manufactory located on Canal Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haut
Paine’s Furnitu Company
Canal Street
Plaster Patent Case Before United States Court
United States Circuit Court hears suit by National Plaster Company as assignee of patent 315,691 granted Oct 8, 1884 to Thomas A. Abbott for skin plasters. Case seeks account and injunction for alleged infringement. defendants’ interrogatories at issue. Attorneys: Lamson Qua for plaintiff. Greenhalge for defendant. Also Brigham v City of London Fire Insurance Co seeks $600 under policy on burned dwelling. defense cites vacancy. Attorneys: Bragg for plaintiff. Benton for defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Circuit Court
Cott
National Plaster Company
George E. Mitchell
Alfred G. Lamson
Francis W. Qua
F. T. Greenhalge
Edward A. Brigham
City of London Fire Insurance Company
J. W. Bragg
J. H. Benton, Jr
Supreme Court hears Quincy v Boston water pipes dispute
The Supreme Judicial Court will convene Tuesday to hear Suffolk Middlesex Norfolk Barnstable and Dukes county cases. The first case argued by special assignment is Quincy vs Boston regarding Boston's right to lay water pipes through Quincy streets without selectmen authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Judicial Court
Commonwealth
Suffolk
Middlesex
Norfolk
Barnstable
Dukes
Quincy
Boston
Tremont Court Sessions Open With Boston Rail Tort Suit
First session resumes in Sarah E. Rolland vs Boston & Providence Railroad seeking 30000 for injuries from the Bussey bridge accident on March 14, 1887. Juries excused to Wednesday. Hammon d and Brigham presiding. Attorneys: Allen, Apleton for plaintiff. Putnam for defendant. Multiple docket items and cases listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Couril
Mason
Sarah E. Rolland
Boston & Providence Railroad
Bussey
Bb. Allen
J. H. Apleton
George Putnam
Brigham
Sentences in Superior Court on November 12
Ed ward J. Lawrence was convicted of larceny and sent to the Massachusetts reformatory. Mattie Lawrence received one year in the women's prison for larceny. Edward A. Martin was jailed for six months in the house of correction for drunkenness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Lawrence
Massachusetts Reformatory
Mattie Lawrence
Women’s Prison
Edward A. Martin
House of Correction
Probate Court Probate Admits Several Wills in Suffolk
In Suffolk County Probate Court on Nov 12 Judge McKim admitted the wills of Joseph A aban Richard Phenix Abbie alsh Matthew Coulterst Helen E Rand Ezra Conant Hannah Milner Eben F Pratt Sophronia Sawyer Catherine Kelliher Mary A Pratt Elizabeth Mason to probate. Admin letters issued for Esther Ann Mc Cutcheon Louise M Beinis Joseph W Hoyt Bartholomew Scot George C Rees Joseph Furst Marie Chamberlin Carl Carlson James Winesig Ezra 5 Webber Francis C Lovering Alexander McGilvray John Y McInnes John O Connell Francis Brown John J Sullivan. Special admin taken for Georgiana Haliburton. Municipal Court also on Nov 12 Harpy J Edward Weller waived examination on charge of penet wire theft from employer A J Faxon 3 Appleton street. case sent to grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffolk County
McKim. J
Pene
Joseph Aaban
Richard Phenix
Abbie Alsh
Matthew Coulterst
Helen E. Rand
Ezra Conant
Hannah Milner
Eben F. Pratt
Sophronia Sawyer
Catherine Kelliher
Mary A. Pratt
Elizabeth Mason
Esther Ann McCutcheon
Louise M. Beinis
Joseph W. Hoyt
Bartholomew Scot
George C. Rees
Joseph Furst
Marie
Chamberlin
Carl Carlson
James Winesig
Ezra 5. Webber
Francis C. Lovering
Alexander McGilvray
John Y. McInnes
John O’connell
Francis Brown
John J. Sullivan
Georgiana Haliburton
Municipal Court
City Court Convicts In Liquor Nuisance Cases
In Essex County Superior Court on November 12 Judge Sherman presided. John H Connor of Haverhill and Lewis Marrin of Amesbury found guilty of maintaining a liquor nuisance. John Bradley of Haverhill fined $100 for illegal sale of liquor. Robert T Lyons of Haverhill fined $100 and costs and ordered to serve three months in the house of correction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Criminal Court
Essex County
Sherman
John H. Connor
Haverhill
Lewis Marrin
Amesbury
John Bradley
Robert T. Lyons
House of Correction
Probate Court session proves several Essex County wills
At a session of the Essex County Probate Court on November 12, wills for Lucy M. Chadwick Methuen Allison Early Amesbury John P. Friend Peabody Fanny C Hasel tine Haverhill Mary O Mann Amesbury and Aaron G Rea North Andover were proved. Administrations granted for Edmund Reardon North Andover Louisa D Ireson Marblehead John Kelleher Haverhill and Ann Hogan Lawrence. Inventories listed Heter Browne Salem 4575 90 Anne E Higgins Lawrence 930383 85 Catherine Sullivan Peabody 12722 56 Samuel Wallis Danvers 18075 37 Mary Anne Haskell Newburyport 4922 50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essex County
Harmon
Lucy M. Chadwick
Methuen
Allison Early
Amesbury
John P. Friend
Peavody
Fanny C. Haseltine
Haverhill
Mary_O. Mann
Aaron G. Rea
North Andover
Edmund Reardon
Louisa D. Ireson
Marblehead
John Kelleher
Ann Hogan
Lawrence
Heter Browne
Salem
Anne E. Higgins
Catherine Sullivan
Peabody
Samuel Wallis
Danvers
Mary Anne Haskell
Newburyport
Superior Court docket list for Middlesex CountyNov. 12
Nov. 13 docket entries include cases Smith v. Loring Manning v. Han Gleason v. Uildreth et al Hafleruiehl v. Re gan Same v. Burns Tobin v. Kelleher Pfeiffer et al v. Globe Newspaper Shotwell v. Dunn Deni ve Taylor Houland Foundry Co. v. Putile Adina Ins. Co. v. Meserve Busfield v. Stone Phillips v. Grant Whitcomb v. Tufts Nichols v. Maguire Hecddenberg v. same Boynton et al. v Gardner and tr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex County
Bishop
Smith
Loring
Manning
Han
Welch
Perkins
Gleason
Uildreth
Hafleruiehl
Regan
Same
Burns
Tobin
Kelleher
Pfeiffer
Globe Newspaper
Shotwell
Dunn
Houland Foundry Co
Putile
Adtna Ins
Vv. Meserve
Busfield
Stone
Phillips
Grant
Whitcomb
Probate Court Actions in Plymouth County Wills and Administrations
Nov 12 probate court records list wills probated for Grace R. Stevens Hanson Julia F Ripley Kingston Barker Turner Pembroke Francis Collamore Marion Elizabeth Taber Marion Melzar Vinal Scituate John Hayes full Elizabeth Hayes Nashua executors named. Administrators appointed Francis Collamore Pembroke Betsy Bearse Laura Reynolds Hosea Knowlton New Bedford Catherine Bearse Randolph Joseph Bearse Brockton Charles Cornish Middleboro Samuel Cushman Cordelia West East Bridgewater Freedom Whitman Vacaville Nancy Jackson Scituate estates Rowland Polly Jackson with wills annexed. Leave to sell real estate to Banks Sanford Brockton executor Jane Hervey. Leave to mortgage real estate to Arthur Alger Brockton guardian of Joseph Alger West Bridgewater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth County
Harris
D. Wills
Grace R. Stevens
Hanson
W. White
Julia F. Ripley
Kingston
Cyrus W. Ripley
Barker ‘Lurner
Pembroke
Francis Collamore
Elizabeth Taber
Marion
Henry
W. Mosher
Frederick A. Washburn
New Bedford
Vinal
Scituate
Melzar Vinal
John Hayes
Full
Elizabeth G. Hayes
Aaron Saapson
Marshfield
John Baker
Josiah G. Graves
Edward Morse
Mary K. Stone
Nashua
N. H
Old Ladies’ Home
Betsy &. Bearse
Isaac N. Reynolds
Brockton
Laura P. Reynolds
Hosea M. Knowlton
Are D. Delano
Catharine Bearse
Randolph
Joseph W. Bearse
Charles F. Cornish
Middleboro
Dr Greene's Illustrated Lecture on the Nervous System
Dr Greene, a Boston nervous disease specialist, will lecture at Tremont Temple on Tuesday evening November 13 at 8 o'clock with illustrated stereopticon views. A free private illustrated lecture for gentlemen is scheduled Wednesday evening November 14, and private talks for ladies on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons at 3. Admission to all lectures is free.
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Grace Harriet Macuray
Mabel L. Chamberlain
Winsor
Gore Hall
Cambridge
Wellesley
Smith Colleges
John O. Sargent
J. W. Higginson
Harvard University
Jeanor Brooks Pearson
the Evangelical Alliance
OLD Schoolboys
Stephen J. Roberts
Brienam
C. J
Quincy M
McGormick
Bostar
C.lowan
Hall
Capacciola
Nicoa
Marshall v. McDewitt
Melevitt
Mar
Gunnell
Lurner
Thomas
Hatch
Chapman
Hammond
Edward Wyman
City of
Isaac Harris
Chelsea Ferry
H. _G. Parker
WM. Babson
Chase
Cartwright
Luis
Hunt
Ferdinand
Mayberry
McIntire
Roberts
Lisk
Boston Gag Light Co
Fuller
Forbes
Curtis
Walsh
Pierce
Cunard
S. Co
Murphy
Heron
Rudle
Putnam
Warren
Fsby
RaHyney
Carey
Lani
Matthews
Cassidy
Williams
Lynch
Sargent
Dover
Dawe
Lathrop, J
Benatius
Kibb—Tyng
Brown
Tz. Co
Snow
Cahoon
Here
Clark
Whitney
Rex
Fisher
Bryant
Boot
Grace
Leatherbee
Cove
Crockett
Howe
Kennedy v
Com
Fiske
W. Combus
H. Co
Mead
Lindley
Evans
Shepard, Norwell & Co
Winter Street
Charles R. Elder
L. S. Dabney
Hannah Banigan
Harrison Avenue
N. D. A. Clark
John
Marrin
Nelson H. Green
Gilbert C. Walker
M. F. Dickinson
H. R. Bailey
B. $. Parker
Banigan
Jady
Coffin
Reinstein
Oelshegel
Ferguson
Staples, J
Deni * Ve Taylor
Plyle
Chester H. Graves & Sons
Commonwealth OF Massachue
PROBA
Henita
Correet
Edwin Faxon
Arthur Reed
Edward H. Whart
Massachussetts
Sarah C
Briggs
Boston Ost
Witess
Joan W. Sickim
Equire
ELU
Register
Massachus Setes
Supfolk, S8
Annie M
Blackmore
Ellen A. Lang
Bosson
Schfolk
Elijah Glorge
Massachus
Frederick
Wood
Mary J. Wood
Ioston
Boston Post
Joan W. McKim
Esquire
Elijah
Eorge
JOM Monwealt&e
Mass
Kho
ASU
POLK
Caroline Ol
Rl. Hardson
Gepney &K. Richardson
Francis A. Rooks
Sail Toston
Joan W. McKim. Esquie
Elijah Gorge
Edmund F. Slafter
Deveasa
Sal
Oston Post
Sah George
Ezra S. Webler
Annie P. Webber
Samules
Mary
Weert
James Winniag
Julia Winsming
PAC
Michal J. Leary
Boto J
Jon Leary
Adin
Baker's Breakfast
Charles L. Bly
Stearns & George
Telegraph & Telephone
Buston
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