Women of New England Farm Life and Holiday Scenes
Eight years after buying a Grassy Hill farm Miss Esther Peck of Old Lyme Conn built up the best stocked New London county farm supplying poultry eggs butter and beef with an annual income of 1200 to 1800. Miss Annie Bradley in Ansonia peddles milk from her cows. Miss Sabra Carter a 70 year old donor arranges complex stock gifts with conditions for local painting roads library books and cemetery improvements. The Keeley Institute treats 157 women last week while a Southern woman explains swapped compliments as a social term. The Charlestown wedding of Clara Lawrence Stone and Frank Sumner Barnard and a Thanksgiving Day feast highlight the day amid bustling North End street life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Peck
Old Lyme
Conn
Grassy Hill
New London
Annie Bradley
Connecticut
Ansonia
Peddies
Sabra Carter
Wilmington
Mass
Miss Carter
Lombard Investment Company
Temperance Society
Denver Electric Lighting Company
Carter
Howard State Bank of Kansas
Keeley Institute
Bloomington
Gemasts Protestant
Arendale
Peculiar Experiences for a Woman in Law School and Thanksgiving Feast
A female law student faces mixed reactions from male peers as lecturers address her as "Gentlemen" or "Lady and gentlemen." Many men avoid rude conduct, while some cranky clients challenge her, though most clients are men seeking to prove her capability. The piece also covers a Boston Young Men's Christian Union Thanksgiving dinner at Union Hall with speeches by Bishop Brooks, Brooke Herford, Booker T. Washington, and a large, diverse gathering from many states and nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law
Chatauquan
Boston Young Men’s Christian Union
New England
Union
Mr. Baldwin
Charles S. Hill
Board of Government
William P. Tilden
Baldwin
God
Harrison
Russell
Commonwealth
Massachusetts
Phillips Brooks
Brooks
Christian Union
Boston
Mr. Brooks
Brooke Hertford
D. D
America
Herford
Washington
Tuskeegee School
Alabama
South
Hampton
Uskeegee
Messrs
George Peirce
Frank L. Locke
G. W. R. Harriman
George N. Faught
Russia
Poland
Belgium
England
Scotland
Norway
Newfoundland
Ireland
Denmark
Sweden
Canada
Nova Scotia
Germany
Prince Edward Island
New Brunswick
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Connecticut
New York
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Illinois
Indiana
New Jersey
Iowa
Ohio
Chancellor von Caprivi to resign in private life
Paris reports on November 26 that Chancellor von Caprivi plans to resign his office and retire from public life due to ill health. The move would end his tenure as head of government in Germany and shift responsibilities amid political currents in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
von Caprivi
Paris
Fund for Dinner Receipts and Donors Listed in Meeting
Names of committee members and board participants are recorded along with a long list of donors and items contributed. Donors include J. Reed Whipple & Co., Parker House, Young's Hotel, George G. Hall, Adams House, R. B. Brigham & Co., 8. S Pierce & Co., James Dooling, George Johnson & Co., Jones McDuffie & Stratton, William Bb. Clarke & Co., Oriental Tea Co., Cobb Aldrich & Co., John Capen, George 5. Cheney & Co., and others supplying poultry, desserts, pastries, fruits, vegetables, ice cream, tableware, napkins, flowers, water, spices, and cash gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George N. Faught
H. C. Bronsdon
G. W. R. Harriman
W. H. Baldwin
Walter H. Dugan
Frank L. Locke
J. Reed Whipple & Co
Parker House
Young’s Hotel
George G. Hall
Adams House
R. B. Brigham & Co
8. S Pierce & Co
James Dooling
George Johnson & Co
Jones, McDuffie & Stratton
William Bb. Clarke & Co
Cross Country Course Beaten by Eleven Men in B A A Handicap
The B A A held its second annual handicap cross country run yesterday morning with 26 starters. D W Fenton of Harvard won the race in 41m 43 1 5s, beating W R Hodgkins and Al Dowling who took second and third. McCarthy and Sargent also broke records, with several others earning bronze medals for standout performances. The event showcased New England’s prowess ahead of national competitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Hodgkins
J. E. Connelly
T. McCarthy
J. Manly Howard
Gus. Guerrero
McCarthy
Corey Hill
Harry Cornish
D. W. Fenton
Harvard
Hodgkins
Fenton
al. C. Dowling
Crescent Boat Club
Dowling
F. Sargent
Technology
Sargent
A. Blake
J. Manley
Ft. J. Maguire
J. J.wren
J. J. Kilty
Harry Hodgkins
M. J. Doyle
Triments
Guerrero
Malden
New England
Knights of St Rose Thanksgiving Ball Honors Forester Members
The Knights of St. Rose held a Thanksgiving ball at Odd Fellows Hall in its sixth year, drawing 300 couples in a grand march led by William E. Shea and wife. Notables included Congressman Joseph H. O Niel and wife, Alderman John H. Sullivan, and many city officials. The event featured Schell's Orchestra, with an Arrangements Committee led by John P. Dore and Patrick O Loughlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of the Knights of St. Rose
Order of Foresters
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Knights of St. Rose
William E. Shea
Stephen Murphy
Schell
Joseph H. O’niel
John H. Sullivan
M. F. Shea
Felix Strange
Andrew Lanigan
Harley
Charlestown
Dore
Frank G. McGrath
J. O. Kane
John F. Dever
Michael Driscoll
Brookline
O. A. Galvin
Thomas B. Fitz
E. A. McDonald
John
Concannon
E. P. Gallagher
Roger Scannell
John J. Boyle
Patrick O’ Loughlin
John P. Dore
Patrick O’loughlin
Thomas Sproules
Michael Leonard
James J. McLaughlin
Owen A. Galvin
Jeremiah Mara
Philip Smith
Rudolph Farrenkopf
Tilly Fed His Friends At Thanksgiving Dinner
Hundreds attended a Thanksgiving meal at the United States Hotel, invited by the genial proprietor Tilly Haynes. He is praised for hosting well and never forgetting his friends, noting that the paper men left well fed and content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Hotel
Tilly” Haynes
Tilly
Thanksgiving at Lynn quiet holiday with services and game
Thanksgiving Day in Lynn featured quiet religious services at First Methodist Episcopal Church led by Rev. E. R. Thorndike and at the Christian Church led by Rev. A. A. Williams. The Rugbys of Lynn defeated the Ladies' Pets in a football game on West Lynn grounds. The St ean Baptiste Church Society held its annual banquet and inmates at the Almshouse and Children's Home had their regular Thanksgiving turkey dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
First Methodist Episcopal Church
E. R. Thorndike
Christian Church
A. A. Williams
Boston
Cambridge
West Lynn
St.ean Baptiste Church Society
William Philip Walley Dies at 48 in City Obituary
The well known local lawyer William Philip Walley died suddenly of heart failure at his residence 4 Gloucester street. He was 48, son of Samuel Walley, Harvard College 1864 valedictorian, president of his class. He served as director of the Provident Institution for Savings and several other financial firms. A widow and one child survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Philip Walley
Gloucester Street
Samuel Walley
Harvard College
Provident Institution For Savings
Deaths of A. G. Buxton and Mrs Sally Dodge Goodell
A. G. Buxton, longtime Peabody resident and veteran fireman, died aged 71 in Peabody yesterday. Mrs Sally Dodge Goodell, wife of A. C. Goodell and mother of Abner C. Goodell Jr., died in Salem on Wednesday aged 87 years 8 months, famed for charity work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Buxton
Peabody
Sally Dodge Goodell
A. C. Goodell
Abner C. Goodell, Jr
Salem
Anniversary Exercises at Warren Avenue Church
The first anniversary of the Young People's Christian Endeavor Society of Warren Avenue Baptist Church will be held at the church next Sunday evening. Music will be provided by Herbert Johnson and the Roumania Ladies Quartette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Christian Endeavor Society
Warren Avenue Baptist Church
Herbert Johnson
Roumania Ladies Quartette
Obituary notices from New York and Boston area
Obituaries and funeral notices dated Nov 23 to 26 note Harriet N Curtis funeral at First Church in Braintree. Also recorded are death of Captain Joseph Steele at New York Hospital aged 65, infant Rosamond Bayard Thayer, and William Phillips Walley whose funeral is at 4 Gloucester Street with private burial. Howard Walter dies in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee Allston
Harriet N.urtis
Walter
Howard Walter
Boston College Entertainment Opens With Wilder Honors
An entertainment course under the Young Men's Catholic Association began in Boston College Hall with humorist Marshal P. Wilder as headliner. Alfred De Seve replaced Fritz Giese on violin and earned many encores. A male quartet led by T. J. Hurley performed well. Dr. William Everett is slated to lecture on The Morality of Political Service on Wednesday evening, Dec. 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston College
Young Men’s Catholic Association
Boston College Hall
Marshal P. Wilder
Alfred de Seve
Fritz Giese
T. J. Hurley
William Everett
Missing Lineman Edward Welch Feared to Have Committed Suicide
Edward Welch of Roxbury disappeared about two weeks ago after leaving home. A lineman who once worked for the New England Telegraph and Telephone Company he suffered sunstroke last summer and spent weeks in hospital. After recovery he could not find work and grew despondent, raising fears he may have taken his own life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Welch
Roxbury
New England Telegraph and Telephone Company
A Curious Exchange Over St Nicholas Purchases
A brief dialogue recalls a playful request about a Christmas St Nicholas item. She questions the preference, and the other party hints at buying the magazine while joking about recurring holiday themes. The exchange captures a festive, lighthearted moment.
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Miss Peck
Ann E
Jeremiah Walters
Enoch Francis
John Sherman
William Hasson
J. Walters
Dudley Moors
Clara Lawrence Stone
Frank Sumner Barnard
Mrs. Barnard
Adams Street
Commonwealth Avenue
North End
Boon
Beacon Street
Bou
NIN
M. C. At
Twenty
Bishop Brooks
Brooke Herford, Booker T. Washing
Ton of
Boston Herald
Office of the Post
THE
United States
Union Religious Services
J.newman & Sons
Tremont St
Alec
Breck
Boston, Mass
J. R. Whipple & CO
Proprietors
Clark’s Hotel
Washington and Avery Sts
M.C. Clark
Tremont House
Beacon and
Tremont Sts
R. Awe Stranahan
Brand
Guillermo Voblache
SherrisSack
Spain
Pierce & CO
Boston Wharf Co
Boston Post Office
J. B. Russell
State Street
New Mexico
Beacon Hill
Yiine Catats
Hkeacon St
J. H. Rincot
Washingtco
Huntington
Huntington Ave
Copley Square
Mack Bay
Damon Beos
WM. G. Foster
Hanover St
John Jeffries & Sons
GENTS
Bevonshire Bt
Street Directory
Sampson, Murdock & CO
Franklin St
N. A. Thompson Coal CO
Congress St
Hosten
Bomton Music Hall
Rio Grande
Mexicco IL
Capital
Tropics
Jerusalem
HE Holy Land
Nile
Mr. Stoddard
Stoddard
India
China
Japan
Burditt & Nor
Madame Basta-Tavel
Signor de Puente
Signor Montariol
Mme. Tremelit
Leo Stormont
Greta Risley
Signor Velasco
Boston Theatre
Eugene Tompkins
Minnie Hauk
Mata
BON Giovan
Jinnie Hauk
CMEN
Faust
Cerla Risticana
Denver
Col
D. Bronson
Arapahoe St
Halifax
South Side
Lewis’ Wharf
Carroll
Maritime Provinces
L. H. Palmer
E. B. Gardner
Old State House
Atlantic Ave
Atlantic Mutual (Marine) Ins. CO
N. Y
GEO. Ge Ae Coffin
Colby
St. Nicholas
Atlantic Works
Border St
East
Howard Athenaum
William Harris
W. H
Uncle Joshua
Mechanics Building
Huntington Avenue
Bays Bicycle Race
United States Navy
Trenton
Sears
Tremont Theatre
Abbey &Schokkfel
Tontgwt
Thean
Ba _ Russell
Philharmonie
Palace Theatre
WM. Austin and
AL. Haines
Cyclops and
Sandowe Sreexoras
Dora Wiley
AND
Columbia Harris & Atkinson
Randsomest Theatre
Wans Comelans
Gillette
Dow
Music Hall
Symphony Orchestra
Arthur Nekisci
Adolph Brodsky
Symphony Orchestra of
Clobe Theatre
Joawn Stetson
Han Lons
Portey
Boston Museum
R. M. Field
EP Paibe
Lady Bountiful
Drury Lane
Gorgous
Park Theatre
Neil Burgess
Crand Opera House
Proctor & Mansfield
Muigers
Ada Gray
East Lynne
Lve
Mats
Thurs
Barry and
Fay
Weeks McHrenna
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