Medford Historic Festival Gathers Crowds In Airy Afternoon
The Medford Historical Society festival enters its second day despite damp streets. A large crowd attended the Opera House for the Dancing School of Ye Olden Tyme featuring children led by Miss Claretta Smith. Performances included minuet reels songs and a sailor dance with Civil War and colonial tableaux and a grand finale honoring directress Miss Margaret McLaren Fager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medford
Dora Homer
William N. Bissell
Ruth Phinney
Chester J. Pike
Miriam Phinney
Edwin H. Cleaves
Florence Gifford
James H. Cleaves
Ellis Phinney
Claretta Smith
Italy
Ruth Kidder
Turkey
Glendon Farnsworth
Germany
Bennie Randall
Tyrol
Stafford Hammond
Russia
Kate Kidder
China
Ralph Hayes
Franklin Morrison
America
Louise Pike
Miss Pike
Cradock House
Cc. L. Rockwell
G. E. Chapin
Myles Standish
Lynn Sachem
Winslow Brewer Standish
Plymouth
Craddock House
George Washington
Lawrence Light Guard
Sons of Veterans
John Hutchins
Margaret McLaren Fager
St Marks Dedicated Parish Opens New Brook Line Church
The new St Mark's church at Brook line was dedicated with afternoon services led by Rev. William Haven and others. An organ prelude by William G. Hambleton preceded addresses by Rev. Charles Parkhurst and Rev. Bishop Charles P. Fowler. A $2500 church expense collection followed adjourning. Evening programs included papers by multiple pastors and the opening of the Chapter Hall with a presentation and responses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mark’s
Brookline
William G. Hambleton
William Haven
David Sherman
D. D
Charles Parkhurst
Charles P. Fowler
Steese Bride and Norman Hill White Wedding in Brookline
Miss Gertrude Steese daughter of Dr and Mrs Edward Steese wed Norman Hill White of Cambridge at the Steese mansion Gardner road Brookline. Officiant Rev James De Normandie. Attendants include Herbert Hill White brother and a large Harvard Pi Eta turnout. After a reception the couple plan residence on Addington road Brookline with home dates set for late November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookline
Steese
Gardner Road
Gertrude Steese
Edward Steese
Norman Hill White
Cambridge
James de Normandie
Roxbury
Bertha Ware
Alice Withers
Germantown
Penn
Marie Kay
Eva Cory
Mattie Baldwin
Yonkers
N. Y
Herbert Hill White
Ernest Hill
Frank Stearns
Frederick Moore
Frederick Herrick
William Wilson Heaton, Jr
C. Sprigg Camber
West Virginia
Joe Upton
Edward Bloss
Pi Eta
Harvard College
Harvard
White
Addington Road
Boston
Newtons
Jamaica Plain
New York
Grace Episcopal wed Rebecca Rogers to G Wheatland Jr at Salem
Grace Episcopal Church hosted the wedding of Rebecca Rogers daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur S Rogers to G Wheatland Jr at noon. The bride wore white moire with orange blossoms and lilies of the valley, with maid of honor Alice Crowninshield and ushers including Boston figures and Senator Lodge of Nahant. A wedding breakfast followed at the bride's home, after which the couple left for a prolonged wedding tour abroad amid Boston North Shore social guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Grace Episcopal Church
Rebecca Rogers
Arthur S. Rogers
G. Wheatland, Jr
Alice Crowninshield
Margaret Fiske
Katherine Saunders
Messrs
George J. Allen
John Bertram Ropes
P. S. Sears
W. F. Beals
P. Courtis
John L. Hurd
C. R. Marsh
E. M
Somerset
Algonquin
Boston
North Shore
No Compromise Report in Stetson Estate Dispute
Boston rumor of a compromise between John Stetson Sr and Mrs Stokes was denied by Judge Curtis. He stated the will's status does not affect Adah Richmond Stetson's rights and noted the probate petition to determine her relation to John Stetson Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Boston
General Nickerson
Pattee
John Stetson, Jr
John Stetson
Stetson
Kate Stokes
Adah Richmond
Curtis
John Stetson, Sr
Sailmakers Strike Over Nine Hour Day Demand
Sailmaking lofts closed yesterday as workers press for nine hours pay without cut. The men claim firms can meet the demand, while a few master sail makers told a Postman they would not grant it.
Lee McClure Lee wed in Gloucester ceremony
Miss Georgie McClure daughter of Worcester’s Mrs. George McClure and James Stearns Lee a Boston architect married at Gloucester noon. Rev Dr Merriam Worcester and Rev Clark Boston officiated. Brother-in-law Joseph Sargent Magnolia gave the bride. ushers included William Lee and Jack Sargent among others. Pearl cluster pins were the groom’s favors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Georgie McClure
George McClure
Worcester
James Stearns Lee
Boston
Joseph Sargent
Magnolia
Merriam
Clark
Central Congregational Church of
McGregor Jenkins
Arthur Wallace Rice
Roger Wendell, Jr
Walter P. Henderson
Ralph L. Emerson
William F. Lee
Max Sargent
Jack Sargent
Charles Cushman
Cambridge
Burwell and Monks Wed in Chelsea Home Ceremony
Mr. Arthur A. Burwell of Dover New Hampshire formerly of Chelsea and Miss Laura C Monks daughter of Mr John Monks were married last evening at the bride 1288 Shawmut street Chelsea The Rev Charles E Jefferson of the Central Congregational Church performed the ceremony The bride wore brown novelty travel attire with purple velvet and lace trim The couple planned a brief wedding trip and will reside on Lexington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur A. Burwell
Dover
N. H
Chelsea
Laura C. Monks
John Monks
Shawmut Street
Charles E. Jefferson
Central Congregational Church
Burwell
Lexington Street
Wells and Ord One World Embassy Official Wedding
The marriage of Mr. David Wells second secretary of the United States embassy to Miss Marietta Ord daughter of a London physician was celebrated at St. George's Hanover Square. The choral service drew about two hundred guests and relations from both families as well as the embassy staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
David Wells
United States
Marietta Ord
St. George’s
Hanover Square
Lenz Murder Indemnity Claim Lodged in Constantinople
United States Minister Terrell filed for a $49,000 indemnity with the Turkish government on behalf of Mrs. Lenz mother of Frank Lenz the Pittsburgh bicyclist killed by Kurds during travel in Asiatic Turkey in 1893.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
United States
Terrell
Lenz
Frank Lenz
Pittsburg
Turkey
City Brevities and Local Incidents
The Progress Club hosted a whist party and musicale for the season, with Mrs. R. Simmons and Miss A. Jacobs winning the ladies prizes. Police report robberies and assaults, including Robert Smiles linked to a $19 watch and chain theft. Guiseppe Azzotti injured after an alleged assault. John H. Chapman held on a charge of assault with intent to kill. Albert Jackson wounded. Annie Vaughn injured in a fall and taken to the City Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progress Club
Concord Street
Davidson
R. Simmons
A. Jacobs
Brown
H. Ernst
Robert Smiles
West Newton
David Souther
Bostot & Albany
Newbury Street
Guiseppe Azzotti
Fleet Street
Michael Russo
North Bennett Street
Azzotti
Arlington
Francesco Duttelli
Metropolitan
John H. Chapman
Albert Jackson
Pleasant Street
Zahn
Division 4
Jackson
City Hospital
Believed Boston Man Killed at Naugatuck Junction
It is believed Albert Packard of Boston was the man killed at the Naugatuck Junction last Saturday. The initials A P were found tattooed on his arm. He was about 50. Elmer Wilson of Portland Maine died at Bangor Hospital from a gunshot wound after a hunting accident when his gun discharged while being moved from a wagon. He leaves a wife and one child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naugatuck Junction
Albert Packard
Boston
A. P
Elmer Wilson
Portland
Bangor Hospital
Theatre luminaries visit Post office departments
Nellie McHenry, Minnie Dupree, and Jessie Busley from the Two Little Vagrants company visited the Post last evening. They inspected the composing room and typesetting machines and each set a line of type. They also toured the press room and watched the printing process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie McHenry
Park Theatre
Minnie Dupree
Jessie Busley
Museum
Minnnie Dupree
Democratic rally planned in Somerville under Equal Rights Club
A Democratic rally will be held at Temperance Hall Hawkins Street Somerville Monday evening under the Equal Rights Club. Prominent Democratic speakers will address the meeting. In Odd Fellows Hall 31 North Russell Street last evening a Ward 11 Democratic club was formed with officers including President James B McKenna and Secretary O T O Leary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temperance Hall
Hawkins Street
Somerville
Equal Rights Club
Odd Fellows’ Hall
North Russell Street
Ward 11
James B. McKenna
Thomas O'Donnell
A. J. Lill
Dd. W. O’brien
0. T
Poison in her tea in Pittsburg. mother and daughter dying
Mrs Harriet Walker aged 60 and her daughter Mabel 26 are dying at their Pittsburg home from poisoning. Ante mortem statements indicate illness began soon after drinking tea purchased last Thursday, raising questions about the tainted beverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Penn
Harriet Walker
Mabel
Eleventh Convention Opens in Worcester With District Conferences
The Massachusetts yy. P. 8. C. E. holds its eleventh annual convention in Mechanics Hall Worcester opening under President Goodspeed. Attleboro scribe Miss Jennie H. Leach and Worcester assistant Miss Nettie S. Kellogg assist. Treasurer Charles H. Wells reports receipts 1161.39 with 475.33 balance. Aphia G. Tillson notes 912 societies and 49 607 members to date with 821 junior societies and 11 240 members. District conferences are new statewide feature with attendance below expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Massachusetts Yy. P
C. E
Mechanics’ Hall
Goodspeed
Jennie H. Leach
Attleboro
Nettie S. Kellogg
Sprague
A. Z. Conrad
Frankin E. Hamilton
Newtonville
Massachusetts Union
Charles H. Wells
Fall River
Aphia G. Tillson
Tierney the Detective. Marblehead Case Review
Marblehead special police officer Martin J. Tierney, resident of Peabody, gained evidence against eight suspects by liquor purchases then swore out complaints. Salem Superior Court fined or imprisoned some. others postponed to next term. Salem police note Tierney has been active at the station, pursuing major cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marblehead
Martin J. Tierney
Peabody
Tierney
Salem
Brown Adds Seven Players to Training Table Ahead of Princeton Match
Harvard football candidates endured their toughest practice of the season as Brown prepares for Princeton. The same eleven played both halves with limited substitutions. Seven more men joined the training table on Bow street, bringing total to twenty two. several players were injured, including Haughton who hurt his knee and may miss Saturday.
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Harvard
Brown
Wrightington
Waters
Tigers
Lambs
Cambridge
Haughton
Cabot
Lewis
Brine
Bow Street
Shaw
Rail road Dictation The Insult to Governor Busiel
Concord dispatch reports a leader from Senator Chandler’s Evening Monitor denouncing railroad managers for dropping Governor Busiel from the board and using influence to nominate compliant lawmakers. It claims the Boston & Maine lease makes directorships trivial while railroads and liquor interests seek to dominate the Legislature, including prospects for twelve Senate seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
N. H
Evening Monitor
Chandler
Busiel
Tramsdell
Concord Railroad
Buster
Boston & Maine Railroad
Boston & Maine
State Senate
Merchants Club of Boston Opens Season with Dinner
The Merchants' Club of Boston began its 1896 97 season with a dinner at the Algonquin Club house. Officers elected at a preceding business meeting include John Mason Little as president W C Blaney Wallace L Pierce and J Murray Kay as vice presidents Arthur F Estabrook as treasurer David Loring Jr as secretary and General Charles H Taylor as club president. Guest officers from naval stations attended and remarks were made by several members and guests including Commander J N Miller Captain Albert Kautz and Lieut Nazro. A resolution on the death of William E Russell was also presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants’ Club of Boston
Algonquin Club
John Mason Little
W. C. Blaney
Wallace L. Pierce
J.murray Kay
Arthur F. Estabrook
David Loring, Jr
Charles H. Taylor
J. N. Miller
Albert Kautz
Wabash
H. W. Iga
Charlestown Navy Yard
Liegtenant A. P. Nazro
Tng
Enterprise
Benjamin F. Stevens
William E. Russell. . Taylor
Gene Can
Cece Mason Little
Mi"Nazro
BEF
Lyon
Lieutemâre Guild
Local Football Schedules and Matches From Boston Clubs
Manager Graham of the B A A outlines a fall schedule including Worcester A C Boston University Orange A C Tech Williams Yale Harvard Cambridge games Oct 17 21 24 28 31 Nov 3 7 open 11 18 21 26 Chicago A A at Chicago The Charlesgates of Boston to meet Garden City A C in Newton Also Harvard freshmen to play Exeter Oct 24 Burdettes beat Somerville High 10 to 0 on Tufts oval.
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Graham
Worcester A. C
South Find Grounds
Boston University
South End
Orange A. C
Tech
Williams
Williamstown
Yale
New Haven
Harvard-Princeton
Cambridge
Open
Harvard
Fitchburg A. C
Fitchburg
Chicago
Charlesgates
Boston
Garden City A. C
Newton
Dorchester
Harold C. McKay
Wentworth Street
Exeter
Cambridge Manual
Boston Latin
The
Interscholastic Association
Charlestown
Suffolks
George E. Brown
South Russell Street
City
West Roxbury H
Somerville High School
Burdette College
Tufts College
Burdettes
Yacht Racing Rules Shaken at Young's Meeting
Yacht Racing Association met at Young's amid a stormy session and changed rules. Championship pennants awarded to Ida J Gleanor Arab Alpine and Elsie though Elsie’s claim faces a protest from Katydid. Cock Robin won the knockabout flag and the overall best boat of the year. A waterline measurement rule now includes crew aboard. First class limited to four cabin boats and cabin status await executive decision. Second class split into cabin and open boats. Fifth class ruling repealed from the caledar and time allowances from 1897 to be upheld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yacht Racing Association
Young
Ida J
Gleanor
Alpine
Elsie
Dorchester Yacht Club
GILT-EDGED LEAGUE FOR BOSTON BOWLING FORMED
Behind closed doors at the B A club house last evening the Amateur Bowling League of Boston and vicinity was organized with Loring named president Hawley vice president Flanders secretary and Reed to prepare the schedule. The season starts November 30 with six clubs in home and away and neutral games. The ten mile limit stands though Brockton may be excluded if outside the circle. The next meeting is at Arthur Dixwell's office on Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amateur Bowling League of
Boston and Vicinity
Loring
993Rd
Wiliam Hawley
Newton Club
Asa W. Flanders
Arlington
Arthur Dixwell
B. A. Tf Leen
J. W. Marston
Charlestown U
William Garrison Reed
Dorchester Club
Brockton
Greyhound reopenings and college cycling plans teased
Reports say the greyhound track will reopen within days while Humber Academy on Tremont street receives refitting for next week’s opening. Bill Young will train Columbia College cycling next season with a squad including Ray Dawson and Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pear Ia
Humber Academy
Tremont Street
Bill” Young
Columbia College
Arthur Gardiner
Ray Dawson
Powell
Fearing, Jr
Ruppert
Williams
Schwartz
Columbia
New York
L. A
A. G. Batchelder
Racing Board
C. C
Boylston
Warner Demond
Eagle Bicycle Company
Torrington
Conn
Lozier Manufacturing Company
Westfield
Third
Chestnut Streets
Chelsea
Lynn
French Crew Wins Tug-of-War Trophy in Woburn
In a crowds packed event at the Skating Academy, the Cambridge French crew defeated the Shamrocks of Woburn and McKay crew to claim the top prize of 59 dollars, with Woburns taking 15 dollars. Final bouts featured tight margins as Louis L'Mouthe anchored the French and J H Cosgrove led the Woburns. James Malone served as referee, with John Lynch as timekeeper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woburn
Cambridge
McKay Crew
Winchester
McKay Machine Shop
Shamrocks
Woburns
McKays
James Malone
Boston
John Lynch
Louis L’mouthe
J. H. Cosgrove
Interscholastic Notes on Local Football Prospects
Enthusiasm at the Latin School discusses candidates for ends tackles and backs with Daly likely at quarterback. Roxbury High withdraws from the Junior League. City Points face Beacons on Dean's Field. Cambridge High and Law has an open date on Oct 21 while Boston Latin and c. M. T. S. dispute senior championship scheduling before the Interscholastic Football Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly
Robinson
Nagel
Talbot
Bill
Daly
Stillings
Lowe
Boston A. A
Brereton Club
Cambridge High
Law
Blackburn
Cambridge Heir and Latin School
Boston Latin School
Interscholastic Football Association
Harvard Tennis Delayed By Bad Weather Tournament Schedule
Persistent rain keeps Harvard tennis dormant for four days. Planned morning matches include Brice vs Gray and Parke vs Eustin while afternoon play lists Burton, Reed, Beaman, Davis, Whitfield, Hastings, Holt, Warll, Whitman and others with several 2:45 and 3:45 starts listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
J. F. Brice
H. G. Gray
P. V. Bacon
R.T
W. Scudd Parke
L Eustin
H. Shaw
T. Field
Afernoon
W. C. Burton
F. N. Reed
M. Beaman
M. Davis
H.C. Whitfield
L. A. Brown
T. M. Hastings
H. J. Holt
H. Warl
M. Whitnan
H. S. Elliot
D. Farrington
E. R. Marvin
M. Pierce
Chess Finals in Budapest End In Draws Among Top Players
In Budapest on October 15 the remaining three games of the international chess tournament finished. Tarrasch and Noa drew after about 100 moves in a queen's amb. Joa and Albin drew after 64 moves in a king's flank. Walbrodt and Charousek drew in a Ruy Lopez after 8 moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Budapest
Tarrasch
Noa
Joa
Albin
Irish handball champion arrives and racing notes
James Fitzgerald of Tralee, famed Irish handball player, was due yesterday. Tommy Dowd named captain and manager of the St. Louis Browns for 1897 with Fuller joining this year's Springfield team at first base. Myopia Drag Hounds set October fixtures across several venues. Rigby Park racing meeting canceled. Mystic Park track conditions may delay. Louisville reports Stucky to resign as president, Pul liam to succeed. Smith trotting stable sold at Hartford with Marston C. at 4760 and Electric Chief at 175. Tonight’s broadsword match in East Boston features Captain Shields vs Professor Wylie, with wrestling and high kicking during tests. Salvation Oil advertised as pain remedy at 25c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Fitzgerald
Tralee
Ireland
Tommy Dowd
St. Louis Browns
Dowd
Springfield
Myopia Drag Hounds
Hamilton
Rowley Common
Putnamville Station
Louisville
Thomas Hunt Stucky
Harry C. Pulliam
William B. Smith
Hartford
Conn
Marston C
Tom_ Shields
Chicago
R. Wylie
East Boston A. A
Lyceum Hall
East Boston
Samuel McLean
Charles Taylor
J. T. McNeill
Kaereget Nevins
Henry Higins
Hamilton McDonald
Strong Victor Stops Butler in Two Minutes at Empire Club
Charley Strong of Newark KO'd Joe Butler of Philadelphia in two minutes at the Empire Athletic Club by the Buffalo, New York, event. Butler, 168 pounds, Strong 170, both colored. Strong floored Butler twice with left hooks, crowd of 2,500 witnesses. Strong issued challenge to top heavyweights including Corbett and Fitzsimmons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
Charley Strong
Newark
N. J
Joe Butler
Philadelphia
Empire Athletic Club
Butler
Strong
C. C. Smith
Muldoon
Cyclone
Mike Leary
Jim’’ Daly
Billy’’ Clymer
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Peter Maher
Jon Choynski
Steve O’donnell
Boxing Gossip and Fight Plans Across Cities
Boxing gossip from Maspeth to Boston details O'Brien and Sears planning a voyage to England for a match with Frank Craig. Teasers cover Featherweight title history, scheduled bouts, substitutions, and boxing show plans for Hartford and Baltimore with fighters like Lavigne, Flaherty, McBride, and Sullivan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick O'Brien
Dick Moore
Maspeth
L. IL
Boston
Mike Sears
Sears
England
O’brien
Frank Craig
Harlem
Watertown
Sally Smith
Johnny Griffin
Columbia A. C
Roby
Ind
Dixon
Smith
Coney Island
Constant
Reader
Milford
Walcott
McCoy
Kid Lavigne
New York
Lavigne
Paddy Fenton
Tom Moriarty
Lowell
Dave Sullivan
Jack Ward
Newark
Mureka Club
Baltimore
Herford
Jack Madden
Brooklyn
Sullivan
Martin Flaherty
Joe Gans
Hartford
Austin Rice
New London
Dave Ross
Steve Mahoney
Chelsea
Danny McBride
Broadway Athletic Club
McBride
Spike
Boston Joe
Fight chiefs lure Corbett Fitzsimmons to Georgia
Atlanta observers report John Ellis on site to study Georgia prize fighting laws with the aim of staging a world championship bout between James J. Corbett and Robert Fitzsimmons in Atlanta if feasible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
John Ellison
Philadelphia
Sport
Georgia
James J. Corbett
Robert Fitzsimmons
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Wheatland
Rogers
Boot & Shoe | Workers Union
Clobe Shoe CO
Bedford Street
Mass
Lee—M’clure
Wells—Ord
Border Street
Antonio Bello
William Stone
John Croson
Arthur Gratton
Stanhope E. Harrington
John Murphy
Cletes Grace
Albert Tyler
John Bells
William Brady
Thomas Fothergill
O'Neil
Harrison Avenue
John Walsh
William Thompson
John Snow
John Ryan
Raymond’s
Summer ST
Annie Vaughn
West Third Street
South
Galvin
New England
Political Pointers
Ino
Tynan
Boulogne-Sur-Mer
Paris
Willard H. Dunbar
House of Repreentatives
Walter Pyerett
John C. Haskell
Blanchard & Farrar
Choice
Christian Endeavorers
Detective
Essex County
Princeton
New Bedford
David A. Snell
Inckling Jupe
Nickeron
John F. Payne
Snell
Clarke
Albert Alarke
Coness
George W. Weymouth
Eithing
Om Waltham
Yacht Racing
Cock Robin
Boston and
Vicinity
Cincinnati
Housman’s
Ee St
World OF Sport
Salvation Oil
AG van Nostrand
Bunker Hill Breweries
Charlestown Mass
Tremont St
Codfrey
Hanover St
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