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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1888

Page

5

O'Brien Renominated and School Board Nominations Sought

The Democratic city convention renominated Mayor O'Brien and Street Commissioner Dore. A committee was formed to confer with Republicans on a non partisan school board ticket for both ballots. The motion passed unanimously amid applause as Hor. Patrick Maguire clarified his support. Evening ward registration begins Friday night.

Democratic City Committee Meionaon O'Brien Dore Thomas J. Barry Swasey Ward 12 O’brien Court House Charles’ River Stony Brook Messrs. Belford Tilden Weeks John P. Dore Dee Murphy Boston Cunniff Messrs Dwyer Lee C. Donnelly Patrick Maguire Barry

New Hampshire Club Holds Monthly Banquet and Tariff Reform Talk

Members of the New Hampshire Club gathered at Young's Hotel for their regular monthly banquet. President Bunton urged neutrality in politics while noting reform on tariffs as a likely future goal. Resolutions were read honoring Edward C. Carrigan, a deceased member, with sympathy extended to his family. Short remarks followed by introductions of new members.

New Hampshire Club Young’s General Harrison Association Bunton Moses ‘True Brown Tufts College Abraham Lincoln Grover Cleveland Boston Deal J. C. Jinehan A. A. Folsom George B. Chandler N. B. Bryant Moses T. Brown C. H. Bartlett D. W. Wardrop John J. Bell Warren F. Daniels H. W. Dwight William Parkman James N. George Plaistow N. H G. H. Hoyt, Jr Hanover N.H N. Bourne Manchester Johan Sullivan M. D Dorchester John . Weeks Boston George F. Richards E. C. Carrigan Edward C. Carrigan New England J. C. Linehan

Auction at Bird Co. draws large crowd at Pearl Street

The attendance was very large at the auction sale by Lewis J. Bird & Co at 81 Pearl Street. Decorated dinner, tea and ornamental ware sold well as prices ruled low. The choicest items remain available at 10:36 this morning at the same location. Housekeepers planning Thanksgiving repairs should attend.

Lewis J. Bird & Co Pearl Street

Water trip between Boston and New York all year round

The Sound route with the Fall River line steamers offers a comfortable safe and pleasant journey between Boston and New York in every season not just summer. This service aims to match any seasonal transport method in reliability and ease for travelers.

Boston New York Fall River Sound Buffalo Suspension Bridge Detroit Toledo Cincinnati New Orleans South Mexico Guadalajara City of California Utah Colorado Washington

National Board of Trade Holds Nineteenth Annual Meeting

The National Board of Trade opened its nineteenth annual meeting in Chicago with topics including board representation, lard adulteration, crop bulletins, a new executive department, the credit system, canal projects, harbor defense, revenue taxes, ocean navigation, the merchant marine, silver coinage, banking basis, Canada trade, postal rates, bills of lading, immigration regulation, the naval reserve, quarantine laws, and a proposal for a national mechanical and trade school. Frederick Fraley of Philadelphia was named president for the coming year.

Curiaco National Board of Trade Chesapeake and Delaware Ship Canal Canada United States Naval Reserve National Board of Health Frederick Fraley Philadelphia Nationa Mechanical and Trade School

Straws From State Street Market Show Added Demand

The New York market closed stronger after morning weakness as buying grew, aided by favorable Chicago news on passenger rate adjustments and clearer sentiment. Local activity rose with New England and Atchison gains, while rumors and dealer actions involving Vanderbilts, New York & New England, and trunk line rates circulated amid cautious optimism.

New York Chicago

Father Grafton Named Bishop of Fond du Lac

News reports reveal Rev. Father Charles C. Grafton elected to the Fond du Lac Wisconsin bishopric after resigning from the Church of the Advent Boston on April 15 to pursue missionary work. He leads the Sisterhood of the Nativity and plans retreats and missions. the organization recently moved its base to Providence. He will address young men in Boston today and lead services next Sunday, with unresolved ties to the Nativity.

Charles C. Grafton Fond du Lac Wis Father Grafton Church of the Advent Boston Sisterhood of the Nativity Providence Mt. Vernoon and Charles Streets Brimmer Street Grafton

House contest looms as Democrats gain edge in seats

Washington November 14. Democrats appear one seat ahead of Republicans with several districts unresolved. Gorman seeks recounts in four districts in Maryland Louisiana and North Carolina where Republicans lead. Contests hinge on governors certificates as lawmakers duel to shape House organization and committees. No party yet with a firm majority. courts may be urged to compel certificates.

Washington Sorcrau House of Representatives Gorman Maryland Louisiana North Carolina Messrs Quay and

Tremont Temple Nerve Tonic Promises Cure for Nervous Ailments

A Boston lecture by Dr. Greene at Tremont Temple touts Nervura Nerve Tonic as a universally available, plant based remedy. The physician explains he now permits druggists nationwide to sell the tonic at one dollar a bottle, asserting broad cures for neuralgia, insomnia and numerous nervous disorders.

Greene Temple Place Boston Tremont Temple United States Mass

Cost of the Postal Service Report Deficit

The Third Assistant Postmaster General Harris reports total postal costs for the last year at 58,126,004 dollars with receipts of 52,695,176 dollars, leaving a 5,480,327 dollar deficiency. The report cites expanded free delivery and higher railway mail transportation as main causes.

Harris

Army division commander reshuffles after general Scho field promoted

Secretary of War issues orders reassigning division commanders. Schofield leaves the Atlantic division, Howard takes that command. Miles moves to Pacific. Grierson of the Tenth Cavalry commands Arizona Department, Carr of the Sixth Cavalry commands New Mexico Department.

Secretary of War Schofield Army Atlantic Howard Miles Pacific Grierson Tenth Cavalry Department of Arizona Carr Sixth Cavalry Department of New Mexico

Presidential appointments to international exposition post

The President named Charles B Richards of Connecticut Howard A Clark of Massachusetts and David King of Rhode Island as assistants to the commissioner-general for the United States for the Paris Exposition of 1889.

Charles B Richards Connecticut Howard A. Clark Massachusetts David King Rhode Island United States Paris France

Auction Schedule Details for Art and Goods

Today listings include China and glassware by Lewis J Bird Co at 10 30 a m paintings by Gideon Beck Son at 2 30 p m furniture by Leonard Co at 10 a m Tomorrow features fruit by Horatio Harris at 12 m furniture by Eric a Brac and more from Leonard Co in the morning"}

Lewis J. Bird & Co Gideon Beck & Son Leonard & Co Horatio Harris Eric-a-Brac

Local Theatres Bulletin Mixed Nightly Showings

The Hollis Street Theatre presents Lord Chumley with an 7:45pm show. Boston Museum shows Little Lord Fauntleroy. Oak Theatre features Cora Tanner. Globe Theatre screens The Stall Alarm. RicKeloDEON at 111 Court Street lists Variety at 8pm sunrise.

Hollis Street Lord Chumley Boston Museum Lord Fauntleroy OAK Theatre Cora T Satre Cora Tanner Globe Theatre Boston Theatre Dockstad Ee Rickelodeon Court Secreen

Allen Harvey and Other Marriage Notices in West Bridgewater Area

A series of marriage notices from mid November lists couples wed by various ministers in Massachusetts and New York. John M. Allen to Nellie Harvey in West Bridgewater. Henry W. Bullard to Mary Bell Palmer of Oyster Bay. William Harvey to May Cook in Boston. Winfield G. Merrill to Florence Clapp in this city. Theresa Huntington to Royal Robbins of this city in New York. Charles W. Tilton to Emma Le Baron Kettlelle in this city. Richard C. Whitford to Alice Hurd of Chelsea in this city.

Allen—Harvey West Bridgewater William Brown John M. Allen Nellie Bk. Harvey Bullard—Palmer Oyster Bay Long Island A. G. Russell Henry W. Bullard Cambridge Mass Mary Bell Wilson Palmer Harvey—Cook Elijah Horr Wiliam Harvey Chelsea May A, Cook Boston Merrill—Clapp Ss A. Horton Winfield G. Merrill Florence Ky. Clapp Robbins Huntington New York Grace Church Wiliam R. Huntington George L. Locke Theresa Huntington Royal Robbins Tilpton—Kettelle Emory J. Haynes Charles W. Tilton Emma le Baron Kkettellle Whitford—Hurd J. J. B. House Richard C. Whitford Brook Alice B. Hurd

Death notices from Boston area November obituaries

A long column of deaths dated Nov 11 to Nov 14 lists many residents by surname with ages and brief funeral notes. Entries include Charles Bartley 39, Alvin H. Bixby 29, Abraham Brown 89, J Edwin Buller 41, James R. Clark 60, Thomas Clarke 44, Henry Cowdin 72, Walter Davenport 23, John Dowd 43, Louisa I. Glover 60, Martha Le Baron, Jonathan Eastman Hazleton, Ellen J Hurley 52, Marian Jeffries funeral at St Paul’s, Gertrude Leahy 4, William Lee 55, Sarah Oliver 94, Frank W. Picker Malden, Rebecca H. Sisson 90, Stephen Stimson, Daniel W. Wincheste r 78, Augusta L. and others. Burial details and funeral arrangements are variably noted with churches and locations such as King’s Chapel, Tremont Street, Boston.

Bartley Charles Bartley Bixly Alvin H. Bixby Brown Maplewood Abraham Brown Tiverton R. I Buller Charlestown J. Edwin Buller Clark James R. Clark Claremont Park Maine Hampshire Clarke Thomas Clarke Cowdin Somerville Henry Cowdin Cummings William Cummings Davenport Minneapolis Minn Walter Davenport Cowd John Dowd Glover Cambridgeport Mass Louisa I Nathaniel A. Glover Godiaed Martha le Baron Delano A. Oe Eeee Ae King’s Chapel Hazelton Jonathan Eastman Hurley Tire Earley Ellen J James P. Hurley Ae Jeffries Marian Shiminia Jeffries B Joy Jeffries St. Paul's Church Tremont Street Boston Oliver Medford Sarah H. Oliver Cambridge Pickering Malden Frank W.picker Roci Wierry Winch Winchester Navy Augusta L. 5Sson Rebecca H. Sisson Charles Sisson Smith Chelsea Ren See Stimpson Everett Ord Stephen A. Stimp Braintree Daniel W. Fe

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