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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1889

Page

8

Scots Charitable Society Holds 282d Scottish Festival

The 282d annual festival of the Scots Charitable Society was held in Odd Fellows Hall last evening with music and recitation. Bostonia Orchestra performed, Mrs. E. E. Fuller sang with two numbers, Mayor Hart spoke briefly, and a large group including Burgess Speirs Gilbert McNish and Purdie performed. About 150 couples danced the grand march.

The Scots Charitable Society Odd Fellows’ Hall Bobbie Burns Gray Bostonia Orchestra E. E. Fuller Bonnie Sweet Bessie Annie Laurie Hart Boston Thomas R. Burgess George Speirs J. A. Gilbert James McNish James L. Gilbert William Purdie Scotland Messrs. McNish Gilbert Burgess Mayor Hart F. H. Whitlaw Sonk

Massachusetts Teachers Association meets at Newton for reports and lectures

The forty fifth annual meeting of the Massachusetts Teachers Association was held at the Girls High School in West Newton Street. Papers on American and European schools and the study of English literature were read by John B Prince and Emily G Wetherbee with others.

Massachusetts Teachers’ Association West Newton Street John 8. Prince State Board of Education Emily G. Wetherbee Lawrence High School Coramon Colleges of Massachusetts Elmer H. Capen Tufts College John H. Wright Harvard University A. &. Dolbear Mayer Soule Helmholtz Darwin Allan F. Wood New Bedford J. W. Dickinson E. Bentley Young William EK. Hatch S. Freeman Hall Leominster A. W Edson Kate L. Brown Wilton Mathilde E. Coffin Millersville Penn

Republicans Nominate School Committee Candidates

The Boston Republican convention announced eight nominees for the school committee including Charles Gallagher Benjamin Whittemore Dr. Caroline Hastings James McDonald Stillman Allen George Meeuen Fred Petti grove and Fred Wellington. The meeting faced friction over the ticket with Blackwell pressing for substitutions and the committee's list ultimately upheld. A new ward caucus plan with nomination papers and enrollment rules was outlined for the November 30 proceeding.

Charles 7. Gallagher South Boston Benjamin K. Whittemore Dorchester Caroline E. Hastings Columbus Avenue James A. McDonald Charlestown Stillman B. Allen Ward George E. Meeuen Fred G. Pettigrove Fred A. Wellington East Boston Messrs Gallagher Whittemore McDonald Hastings Union Hall Henry B. Blackwell Ward 24 Wellington Dr. Kellas Charles H. Daniels One Hundred Women Voters’ Ward and City Loyal Women of American Liberty Brice 5 Evans Blackwell Bob” Nichols James 8. Murphy Albert E. Pillsbury Henry Parkman Committee of One Hundred Women Voters’ Ward and City Committee Elizabeth C. Kellar Jamaica Plain Charles E. Daniels Welon Ted Turner Ward 10 Nichols Murphy Jamess. Murphy Meeuen Parkman Ward 18 C. C. Powers Jordan Julius C. Chappelle Ward 9 George E. Mecuen

Ward 11 Republican caucus set for Dec 2 at Huntington Ave

The Ward 11 Republican committee circular announces a caucus for selecting Common Council candidates and electing a ward committee. Voting will occur from 4 p.m. to no earlier than 9 p.m. at 14 Huntington Avenue, next to the Back Bay post office, with procedures to be set by the ward committee.

Republican Committee Ward 11 Republican City Committee Common Council Huntington Avenue S. Pierce Back Bay Ward Committee Republican Ward Ward 11 Committee

Eddy Fails to Secure Democratic Nomination for Alderman

Dorchester Democrats nominate Herbert Carruth at last night’s Dorchester Town Hall convention. Carruth also carries Citizens’ nomination and broad cross party support. Eddy fights to reclaim a seat, facing a challenging election ahead.

Alderman Eddy Eddy Dorchester Town Hall Herbert Carruth Citizens Dorchester

Fifth District Democrats Choose Kelcher and Committee Members

The Fifth aldermanic district Democratic convention met in Ward 16 with John W. Leahan presiding. Isaac Rosnosky was named temporary chairman, and Robert C. Wiggin and Bartholomew Bresnahan were chosen secretaries. Thomas J. Kelcher was nominated by acclamation. Edward B. Fitzgerald and Hugh Montague were elected to the district committee.

John W. Leahan Isaac Rosnosky Robert C. Wiggin Bartholomew Bresnahan James Donovan Thomas J. Kelcher Edward B. Fitzgerald Hugh Montague

Alderman McLaughlin Renominated by Democratic Convention

The Democratic convention for the third aldermanic district met with James F. Malone as chairman and Allen A. McIntyre as secretary. Fifteen delegates attended and after four informal ballots John A. McLaughlin finally received the full 15 votes on a formal ballot, succeeding as already a member of the board.

M’laughlin James F. Malone Allen A. McIntyre John A. McLaughlin F. P. Maguire McLaughlin William Taylor, Jr Mr. McLaughlin G. B

Local Official Names From Warps 20 to 26

The document lists names of officials and council members across several warps. Highlights include Chairman John J. Nawn and Secretary Herbert B. Davis in Warp 20, with Councilmen J P Kelley J J Hoar and C H Dolan, and others in Warp 21 to Warp 26 such as John J Kinney George Cahill and Seth Sprague.

Warp John J. Nawn Herbert B. Davis John P. Kelley John J. Hoar Charles H. Dolan J. ¥. Cloney Edward Power B. Dyer F. B. Hill F. L. Cadogan John J. Kinney Richard Sullivan George A. Cahill Frank F. Proctor Charles J. Smeith Seth Sprague Frank Leavitt Thomas F.thompson George F. Mitchell Frank H. Ricker

Nomination papers filed for Salem mayoralty candidate

In Salem on November 29 a nomination paper for George A. Collins for mayor is prepared and to be filed tomorrow morning. The signers are respected citizens with no dealer's names. Rumor says District Attorney Moody may offer to be assistant to George B. Ives, who has Essex bar support and little political opposition.

Salem George A. Collins Moody George B. Ives Ives Essex

Democrats Nominate Council Candidates in City Caucuses

Citywide Democratic caucuses nominating Common Council candidates last night produced a stable slate. Twenty two incumbents look set for reelection as the party holds a 38 member council. Ward by ward nominees include Quinn Cotter Kelly in Ward 2 and Doherty Coughlin Mahoney in Ward 8.

Common Council Dee Barry Richard Sullivan Isaac Rosnosky Patrick H. Quinn John J. Cotter Partick C. Kelly William J. Doherty Martin J. Coughlin John J. Mahoney Tobias Beck John H. McManus William H. Breen Maurice J. McKenna Nicholas J. Furie William T. Graham E. W. Dixon Neil F. Doherty Charles Carroll James Drgoherty James ¥. Hamilton Robert A. M ‘On Daniel F. Breen Nathaniel G. Robinson Michael B. Gilbride Tucker Minittee Ington John H. Roath Gorman Afeffernan V. Norris George A. Jiffinn I. W. Flood Chance N. Ff Judge Fallon Secred M. V. O'Haray Casey W. F. Murphy Pah James Ake Albert A. Pillar John H.F Lennon Charles J. Gorman Hexer Murphy Thomas Hain O’brien Jr

Harvard Freshmen Eleven to Battle Yale in New Haven

Harvard freshmen left Cambridge by train to face Yale in New Haven today for the championship match. The lineup includes two regular university players, three substitutes, and a Harvard second eleven man. Notable backs Fearing and Frothingham are highly regarded for a strong showdown.

Harvard YALE Cambridge New Haven Dibble Upton Davis Brice Vail Ellsworth Hallowell

Thanksgiving crowds linger for Maritime Exhibition in Boston

Thousands remaining over a day to attend the Maritime Exhibition in Boston amid holiday crowds. Officers of the squadron attended, with over 500 million dollars in U S industrial capital represented. Osgood Orchestra to play, Labor Day program planned, Amos Jones of New York to speak. Sailors from the Atlanta and the Boston to perform sword exercise for a 100 dollar cup. Captains of the Yorktown and Chicago to be judges.

Boston United States Osgood Amos Jones New York Atlanta Yorktown Chicago

Thanks to several firms for aiding stock removal during fire

Boston expresses gratitude to the Armstrong Transfer Company New York Boston Despatch Company United States Canada Express Adams Express American Express and F Lord Co grocers Boylston Street for their kind assistance in removing part of our stock during yesterday's fire Also thanks to other friends who helped and stood by C F Hovex Co

Boston Armstrong Transfer Company New York & Boston Despatch Company United States & Canada Express Company Adams Express Company American Express Company Messrs. F. ©. Lord & Co Grocers Boylston Street C. F. Hovex & Co

Make Peace Towle Boston class forms English literature circle

The first meeting of Hon. George Make peace Towle's Boston class in English literature was held at Mrs. Dr. Robinson's Blagden Street home yesterday morning. Members include Mrs. Dr. Robinson and many others. The session covered Charles Dickens biography and character with a plan to discuss Dickens's works at the next meeting in a fortnight.

George Makepeace Towle Boston Dr. Robinson Blagden Street Howes Norris T. J. Marsh H. N. Sawyer Ranlett Ki. Whittle Lewis Wood Joslin Kern Goodwin Brigham Tingley G'reworgy Sias Parker Charles Dickens Dickens

Boylston Chemical Club Elects New Officers

Officers of the Boylston Chemical Club in Harvard have been elected. President is W. L. Jennings, vice president Richards, secretary W. Warren, treasurer P. E. E. Warren, librarian D. N. Mann.

Boylston Chemical Club Harvard W. L. Jennings Richards H.warren Pee W. B. Bentley D. N Man

Elevator Accident Warns Employers to Secure Liability Insurance

The Tremont House elevator accident serves as a warning to employers to insure against liability. The Employers' Liability Assurance Corporation of London offers coverage, with rates and information available from Samuel Appleton at 28 Central Street or Endicott & Macomber, U.S. managers, 71 Kilby Street.

Tremont House Employers’ Liability Assurance Corporation of London Eng Samuel Appleton Central Street Endicott & Macomber United States Kilby Street

Alumni Association Holds Annual Reunion at Parker's Hotel

The State Normal School at Castine Alumni Association held its annual reunion and dinner at Parker's with about fifty attendees, led by Rev. A. E. Winship of the Journal of Education. Officers are G. T. Fletcher president, Elia Morrow vice president, Nettie W. Lane secretary and treasurer. The Naturalists' Club also dined at the Thorndike. Numerous guests stayed at hotels across town, including Vendome, Tremont, Thorndike, and Parker's, with many notable attendees from New York, Boston, Chicago, and elsewhere.

The State Normal School Castine Parker’s Boston A. E. Winship Journal of Education G. T. Fletcher Elia Morrow Nettie W. Lane Naturalists’ Club Thorndike Vendome W. P. Powell Washington W. Allerton Hartford Conn S. M. Wheelock Uxbadge W.E. Hatch New Bedford Henry Co Yale New York United States James J. Reid B.F. Smith Brooklyn N. Y John F. Morse Westboro W. R. Sessions Hampden D. K Norton Longbottom Philadelphia E. W. Newell Pittsburg W.thompson Tremont Frank J. Robert Delaware Water Gap Penn J. M. Olcott Chicago Archibald Bogie Melrose George Hopkins North Adams George W. Eastman Rochester Next Tavern Connecticut New London C. C. Gilman Hiram Blaisdell Colorado P. L. Clark Kansas City H. Goodell Amherst J. W. Seagrave Worcester E. P. Joy Providence R. L. FE E. Parker Wellesley H. N. Daggett Attleboro F. ©. Penniman Arthur Llewellyn Ef Parker Charles Martyn C. M. Gage Gage Pepperill John D._ Twitchell and family Portland E. U. Russell B.B. Wesson Smith & Wesson Springfield Adams John J. Corliss Troy W. Wilcox Arthur E. Perry Samuel Fessenden Sandwich John G. Quimby Augusta A. D. Nason George W. King Utica E. B. Maenus Young’s J.H. Manley D. A. Curry D. A. Curry, ©. L. Pullman, Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gillham Isaac 8. Morley St. Albans Nincy C. A. Pierce Bennington Ames Allen J. H. Thissett Baner H.C. Winter Exeter N. H C. D. Holmes Greenwich Revere John H. Head J. T. Alexander Chattanooga Sherbrooke Pp. Q C. Parmenter Rutland, Vt

Jewish Ladies to Hold a Fair for Aged Hebrews and Orphans

A Boston fair opens next Monday week at Horticultural Hall to aid the Boston Home for Aged and Infirm Hebrews and Orphans founded last year by Hon. Leopold Morse with a 20000 dollar gift. The home on the Austin estate in Mattapan offers thirty sleeping rooms and plans include fourteen booths with German peasant and Vienna restaurant themes led by Mrs. J. H. Hecht and Mrs. G. J. Spitz. About 15000 dollars has already been donated toward the project.

Boston Horticultural Hall Austin Mattapan Leopold Morse J. H. Hecht Commonwealth Avenue Vienna G. J. Spitz

Better Telephone Service in Cambridge

A Cambridge citizens committee met to seek improved telephone service. They commended recent company efforts, voted to keep current instruments for now, and appointed a sub committee to negotiate subscriber reductions and safer wiring near electric lines. They pledged cooperation with the company to obtain City Council support for service improvements.

Cambridge Brattle Square

Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery Auctioned as Cure All

Advertisement claims Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery cures liver blood and lung diseases with a positive guarantee. It promises benefit or cure when taken properly with money refunded if ineffective. It cites torpid liver biliousness impure blood skin eruptions scrofulous sores and consumption as treatable. Also mentions Dr Sage’s Remedy for chronic nasal catarrh priced 60 cents.

Dr. Pierce Golden Medical

Supreme Judicial Court Refuses to Bar Common Law Action in Injury Case

Rescripts affirm that an employee may sue under common law for personal injury despite statute 1887 chapter 270. The ruling preserves common law rights and requires notice only for actions outside common law remedies. Judgment for plaintiff on Lucy Ryans v Mechanics Mills and related stock-fraud cases against South Boston Railroad Company and others follow.

Supreme Judicial Court Commonwealth Lucy Ryans Mechanics’ Mills Employers’ Liability Act Goodhue Dix Gray Reynolds Hanrahan Mass Bishop, J John W. Cummings Morton & Jennings Rebecca B. Crafts South Boston Railroad Company C. Allen Same William Reed Reed Allen J. E. Abbott Josiah G. Abbott

Supreme Judicial Court Rescripts Reported Nov 29

The clerk of courts records show cases heard with rulings. John Shapine vs Jeremiah Shaw overruled exceptions, no error found. William Sullivan vs Francis Baxter judgment for defendant, former judgment bars. James V Felker, collector, vs Standard Yarn Company et al decree affirmed with note on certificate existence to enable recovery.

Supreme Judicial Court Clerk of Courts John Shapine Jeremiah Shaw William Sullivan Francis J. Baxter James

Plymouth District Court Guilty and Not Guilty Rulings

In Plymouth County Superior Court on Nov 29, J L Pirmay presided. Fremont Wade and John Lear of Brockton found guilty of liquor nuisance. William T Gibbs of Lakeville acquitted of larceny of horse and wagon. Louis Latinville of Brockton tried on liquor nuisance. Untried criminal cases set for Monday Dec 2.

Superior Criminal Court Plymouth County Pirmay J. L. Fremont Wade Brockton John Lear William T. Gibbs Lakeville Louis Latinville

Municipal Court Criminal Session Delays in Gaming Cases

ForsAITH Adams and others charged with gaming secured another continuance. Final action set for December 18. Charles J. Mc Cormick defended larceny case. fines of ten dollars plus costs imposed on McCarty and Smith for assault and battery. Boyton Harris held in two hundred dollars for Superior Court on larceny charge.

Municipal Court Forsaith Adams Fred Edwards John Horse Morris Arnold Lewis B. Parker John Osborne W. H. Guertin Charles Warren Charles J. McCormick William Smith William McCarty Boyton Harris Superior Court

Boston Notice for Admission as Attorney and Counsellor

Notice from the District of Massachusetts dated November 4 1889 that John F Patton of Boston has applied to the Commissioner for admission as an Attorney and Counsellor of the U S Circuit Court.

District OF Massachusetts Boston Circuit Court of the United States John 5. Patton Joan G. Stetson U. S. Circuit Court

New French gentlemen's dressing cabinet showcased

A new invention from France titled the gentlemen's dressing cabinet is exhibited at Paine's Furniture Warerooms on Canal street. The cabinet is praised as a major advance in furniture design and a novel Christmas present with very low cost.

France Paine’s Furniture Canal Street

Sunday church notices from Arlington Street area

Sunday notices list sermons and services across Boston churches with times and speakers including Rev. Brooke Her ford A. S Gum pert Rev. William R Alger and Rev. Leighton Parks. It notes music by church choirs and quartets and invites the public to vesper services and communion.

Arlington Street Brooke Herford Boston Young Men’s Christian Association Boylston Berkeley Streets RK. L. Perkins Gumpert Brooklyn A. T. Percy P. J. J. Cooper J. Stewart J. Heald George A. Proctor B. ¥. M. Christian Union Union Hall Barkston Street William R. Alger Boston Ourime Marie Vv Rogers Mary 2. Davis Alice Hackett H. Lorenzo Jeetzel Byron A. Robinson George Mendail_ Taylor Christapelphian Chandler Hall Essex Street Church OF the Disciplus Chrookline Street Warren Avenue Charles G. Ames Baptist Tabernacle Emmanuel Cureen Newbury Street Leighton Parks Baltimore Congress C. ‘. Gregory D.D Baltimore Ireland America J. Nelson Lewis Washington South Congregational Caurend Exeter Street Dr. Hale Copley Square Boylston Street Edward A Eliot Square James Linday School

Inn references and hospitality at Bowdoin Square

The passage highlights the Revere House in Bowdoin Square offering genuine hospitality and guest comfort. It contrasts traditional innkeeping with polite society and notes attentive service and good living in the inn.

Henry IV Revere House Bowdoin Square

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