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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1892
Page
5
Attention is invited to a line of New Trimmings recently received for the season. Bead trimmings with newest effects. Russian bands in velvet. Novel ties in colored silken passementeries. Feather bands in new styles to match wool goods. Cocque feather bands for fall garments. Fancy silk moss trimmings rich and handsome. Fur edges for ladies and children's garments.
Boston notes announce attractions at the theatres for the upcoming week. Edward M. Favor stars as the Royal Treasurer in 1492 with a strong comic flair and a notable theatrical lineage. The Daily's will perform in specialty parts alongside the celebrated Black Crook analog Babes in the Wood. The City Directory gains a new version with Thanksgiving week potential. Columbia Theatre opens with Thomas render. Miriam O Leary joins Frohman stock cast among familiar favorites.
A survey of prominent women features Lady Henry Somerset on English female political interest, Mrs. Cleveland set to lead the Daughters of the American Revolution, Nora Hauser of Montana chosen as the silver statue model, Gwendolyn Caldwell ill with typhoid, Mary Cox of Chicago praised for calm courage, Christine Hopkinson to wed Harvard instructor G. E. Baker, Ella Wheeler Wilcox publishes a children’s book, and Mary Frost Ormsby discusses political reform sparked by youth tariff talks.
Mrs Elizabeth Orr Williams of Roxbury delivered a detailed lecture on Michael Angelo and selected Longfellow's Michael Angelo for a portrait style reading. Accompanied by musical selections by Miss Mary B Merrill the event at Fauntleroy Hall drew praise from friends and featured recitations of Ennyson and Jean Ingelow.
A Boston reader argues widows make poor wives for bachelors noting a widow has learned to surprise a new husband with weaknesses and often asserts superiority. The writer favors marriages of spinsters with bachelors and widowers with widows to avoid power struggles.
The bonnet Queen Victoria wore at the jubilee service was sent home looking heavy and ugly. The Princess of Wales altered it with her own hands, transforming it into a tasteful and admired head dress for the memorable occasion.
Miss Lisette De Wolf Colt wed Mr. Arthur Rotch of this city as reported yesterday. She is daughter of Mrs. Freeman Dodd Markwald of New York and niece of Mr. Pomeroy Colt of Bristol R I. She ranks among American beauties and is heiress to substantial wealth.
The manteau Empire is fashioned in violet silk with jet trim and passementerie. Sleeves are violet velvet and the color and cuffs feature feather accents.
Messrs. W. P. B. Brooks & Co advertise furni ture carpets stoves and ranges with fifty six years of experience. They claim in stock all items for home furnishing and offer easy payment terms and low prices to attract customers to their Hanover street shop, which is crowded daily with buyers.
Judge Ely of the Municipal Court issues a decision in the inquest into Constable George B. Monroe’s death at the corner of 7th Street and Hayward Place on October 15. The judge states the accident was one ordinary prudence could not prevent.
The narrative traces a performer’s ascent from a Union Square call boy to leading comedian in Boston and beyond. It highlights early work with Shook & Palmer, rise with Clara Morris, the Favorites company, Ship Ahoy, and 1492. It notes prominent collaborations, key roles, and ongoing Boston engagements at the Globe and Grand Opera House.
A citizen writes to the Post praising Governor William E. Russell for vetoing a bill that would have created two Webster fire districts and exempted a local monopolist from taxation. The writer argues Russell acts for the masses, not the moneyed few, highlighting his strong conviction and public-spirited veto.
The December number of Godeys Magazine includes Julian Hawthorne's incomparably weird and engaging story, hailed as the feature of the month. The issue also offers other stories and articles, with widespread appeal, and is available today at newsstands.
Albert Burrage of Ward 21 was nominated by acclamation as the Republican candidate for Alderman from Wards 20 and 21. The announcement records a party designation and the combined ward seat.
Exam ine other oatmeals carefully and see what you eat.
CHILDS KINGSLEY In Worcester Mass Nov 15 Henry Alvin Childs of Waltham to Miss Fannie Dwight Kingsley of Dorchester CABOT CODMAN At Trinity Church Nov 15 Henry B Cabot and Annie Macmaster Codman WHITNEY SLADE In this city Nov 16 Arthur G Whitney and Louise M Slade both of Brookline
A list of death notices across several cities with names such as William H. Bergy Samuel Griggs Anna Storrow Higginson Charles A Patch Mary Sophia Thomas Elizabeth Perry John G Drake Alpheus Holmes David Jacob Grace Aline Lindsey William Phillips Mrs Charles Pitt Caroline E Russell Mary A Watson John C Clark and associated ages and locales in mid November.
In this city on November 15 Patrick Costello wed Mary Sullivan by Rev J B Halloran. On November 14 Daniel F Leonard wed Winnifred McDonough by Rev E E Clexton.
Death notices list several city residents with ages: William J. Hussy aged, Edward Elsom Waldneyer age 8, John W. Monroe age 58, all reported to the registrar in November 1892. Indicates local mortality records released mid November.
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