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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1894

Page

5

Boston Bride Nellie Dexter Weds Dr King in Trinity Church

Miss Nellie Dexter of Boston marries Dr. King of Washington at Trinity Church in an elaborate ceremony a large reception follows at 174 Marlboro Street The event is conducted by Dr. Donald rector with Miss Sarah B Dexter giving away the bride Best man is Mr S Maddox Ushers and a long list of invited guests attend the reception heading a busy society gathering.

Nellie Dexter Boston Dr. King Washington Trinity Church Donald Sarah B. Dexter S. Madd@ox Messrs. H. Waring, Jr P. Dexter C. H. Swan A. W. Swan C. R. Coe W. B. Richards Marlboro Street Lilla Abbott M. Abbott W. Abert A. Ahlborn A Allen Charles Amory F. Amory A. Austin George Bradford Bailey M. Barnard Barry F. Bartlett J. A M. A. Beebe J. Bigelow

Names of Local Residents in Wedding or Social Notices

A long list of individual names and couples appears, likely part of a social or society column noting residents such as Miss B. Storrow Dr. and Mrs. Stowell Mr. and Mrs. Swan and many others including Miss Stevens Mr. and Mrs. Schouler Mr. Tapley Miss Tapley Miss Thomas Mr. Turner Mrs. Tyler Mr. Tappan and extended local families.

B. Storrow Stowell Charles Swan F. Swan William Swan S. Stevens James Schouler A. P. Tapley A. Tapley C. Thomas H. Turner J. Tyler Fred Tappan H. Wainwright Arthur Wainwright Bates Walley H. Walter JF. Ware C. H. Washburn Welwood E. Wheelwright H. Whiting E. Whiting D. White Misses Williams Grace Williamson Williamson R. Wolcott Charles Wainwright

Lathrop Dissents Over Inheritance Tax Ruling

Supreme Court upholds 5 percent tax on collateral inheritances over 10 000 with six justices calling it an excise on a commodity. Justice Lathrop dissents arguing the tax creates inequality by exempting estates under 10 000 and is unconstitutional. Cases cited include Williams vs Bowditch West vs Phillips Minot vs Winthrop with details on how the tax is collected from primaries and annuities and exemptions for religious charities.

Supreme Court Field Justice Lathrop Lathrop Anna O. Williams Charles P. Bowditch Simeon N. West H. M. Phillips William Minot Cornelia A. G. Winthrop Robert C. Winthrop Elisa Winthrop Miss Winthrop

Two Famous Women In Town At Japanese Day Event

A Japanese Day event featured Mr Nikamura, a young noble guest, sharing tea etiquette and a lecture on Japanese cookery at Mrs Richardson’s home. The afternoon included a tea ceremony, a lecture on banking, and views of bamboo and the Sacred Bridge. General Grant’s visit to Japan was noted with special permission to cross the bridge.

Nikamura Japan Nakamura Post New York Saki Grant

Massachusetts Union Ex Prisoners of War Hold Annual Meeting

The Massachusetts Association of Union ex Prisoners of War met at the United States Hotel for a 2 PM banquet and annual officers election. Charles G. Taylor was re elected president with L. G. McKnight as vice president and Warren B. Galacia as secretary treasurer. Speakers included Orlando W. Dimick, Captain Jack Adams, and others recounting Civil War memories and patriotism. An honored feature was the reading of Mr. Henry Richardson.

Massachusetts Association of Union Ex- Prisoners of War United States Andersonville 1864 Charles G. Taylor L. G. McKnight Warren B. Galacia Francis C. Curtis Jack” Adams Orlando W. Dimick Wells School Durance Vile Macon Dimick Osborne Army of Northern Virginia Galloupe Salem Dennis Linnehan E. J. Jenkins Dana King Henry Richardson

Kent's Hill opens new Art Hall with ceremonies

The Art Hall at Kent's Hill in Winthrop Maine opened today with formal ceremonies led by President Gallagher. The dedicatory address was given by Rev. R. L. Greene of Boston, a poem read by Mrs. Lulu G. A. Merton, and music directed by Professor Morse. A reception followed in the evening.

Winthrop Art Hall Kent’s Hill Gallagher R. L. Greene D. D Boston Lulu G. A. Merton Morse

Stanley Burgess Wedding Unites Boston Post Chair Man

Last evening John R. Stanley, chair man of the composing room at the Boston Post, married Miss Mattie N. Burgess of Harwich at their Dorchester home on Longfellow street. The ceremony by Rev. O M Fisher featured Mendelssohn's Wedding March and a grand reception with thirty to sixty guests, including many local friends and family.

John R. Stanley Boston Post Mattie N. Burgess Harwich The Boston Advertiser Longfellow Street Dorchester Isaiah Nickerson H. K. Bearse W. C. Lossone H. B. Bowser John C. Hurll Cassie Morrison Richard

Carrie Kaufman and Joel Feder wed at Brunswick Hotel

A pretty ceremony took place at the Brunswick Hotel at noon yesterday uniting Carrie Florence Kaufman daughter of Benjamin Kaufman Brookline and Joel Feder of Newark N J in marriage.

Brunswick Hotel Carrie Florence Kaufman Benjamin Kaufman Brookline Joel Feder Newark N. J

Olney Richardson Wedding at Beth Eden Church

Miss Minerva B Richardson and Mr Charles J Olney Jr wed at Beth Eden Church Waltham in a ceremony conducted by Rev J J Miller The wedding was witnessed by many relatives and friends Bridesmaids Olive Russell Opal Russell Carlina Cushing Best man is not listed in provided text

Japan at the World Food Fair delights visitors with authentic Japanese dining and display

The World’s Food Fair showcased Japan with a banquet and kitchen demonstration led by Nishimiya, a famed Tokyo chef who has served the Japanese legation and New York consul. Guests watched his team prepare over a dozen dishes using New York imports and Japanese ingredients. Mr. R. Nakamura, Harvard student and private secretary to the Japanese commissioner, spoke of sociology and diplomacy as he modeled traditional attire alongside the display.

Japan Home Department Bunkio Matsuki Salem Nishimiya Tokio America Washington New York Empire City Post United States R. Nakamura Harvard College Cambridge Germany Mr. Nakamura Harvard

Olney-Nichols Nuptials Joyful Waltham Ceremony

Mr G L Olney wed a bride in white duchesse satin with lace and orange blossoms. Ushers Frank Richardson Fred Twiss Herbert Brann and Oscar Chamberlin attended. Mrs F B Millard played piano as Lohengrin was sung. Reception at Floyd street home. couple to live at 353 Crescent street Waltham with Wednesday at home in November.

G. L. Olney Frank Richardson Fred Twiss Herbert Brann Oscar Chamberlin F. B. Millard Floyd Street E. M. Richardson C. J. Olney

Crerar Houghton Wedding Unites Singer Bride And Scottish Wealth

In Winter Hill Somerville Miss Evangeline Florence Houghton daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Houghton of Lee Street wed Alexander Crerar of Scotland at the Universalist Church. The couple hosted a reception at the bride’s home. The bride, famed abroad as a singer, will sail to England where she is engaged to perform for the season. Crerar is described as wealthy with estates in Scotland and London, business interests in the West Indies and a title allegedly inherited. Brides emerald and diamond jewelry matched generations.

Universalist Winter Hill Somerville Evangeline Florence Houghton Henry Houghton Lee Street Alexander Crevar Scotland I. P. Coddington Dating Europe George Henschel London Crerar West Indies Mrs. Crerar England

Brilliant Salem Wedding Unites Miss Mary Kemble and Nathaniel S Sanders

The Old North Church hosted the noon wedding of Miss Mary Kemble Webb to Nathaniel S Sanders of Haverhill. Rev Colthrop of Syracuse and Rev E B Willson officiated as chrysanthemums filled the church. A bride’s break fast followed at the Webb home on Chestnut Street before the couple departs abroad.

Salem Old North Church Mary Kemble William G. Webb Nathaniel S. Sanders Haverhill Colthrop Syracuse N. Y E. B. Willson Robinson Kimball Boston Emerson Howe Gardner Sanders Mr. Goodrich Chestnut Street Mrs. Sanders

Williams Snelling Nuptials At Emmanuel Church

Emmanuel Church hosted a noon wedding for Christine Louise Williams daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Bigelow Williams and John Linzee Snelling son of Samuel Snelling of Boston. The ceremony played Nuptial chorus music as guests gathered for the union.

Emmanuel Church Christine Louise Williams Henry Bigelow Williams John Linzee Snelling Samuel Snelling Boston

Marlboro Day Food Fair Lectures and Demonstrations

Mrs. Lincoln lectures at 10 30 on Marlboro day while the noon spread titled A Prospective Bride's Breakfast is arranged by table artist Mrs. Carrie Dearborn. At 3 p m Mrs. Minerva B Tobey speaks on Bacteria as Friends and Foes.

Classified Want Ads Prompt in The Post

The Post advertises its large Boston circulation and invites readers to place want ads. Rates include 1 to 2 cents per word for situations wanted and 1 cent per word for other grants.

the Post Boston

Lohengrin wedding party joins church for bridal procession

The wedding at a Boston church featured the bride escorted by ushers including Gordon Dexter and Henry R. Dalton Jr. The bride wore heavy white satin with orange blossom veil and carried white roses. Ceremony by Rev. Leighton Parks followed by a breakfast at the bride’s parents’ Boylston Street home.

Charles Fleischer Adath Israel Mendelssohn Hennie Frankenstein Rossie Shoenhof Mamie Florence Feder Jerome Irving Kaufman Joseph Hecht Levi Weber Karl Shhoenhof Boston Symphony Orchestra Lohengrin Gordon Dexter T. P. Burgess Henry R. Dalton, Jr Edward H. Eldredge Olisha Flagg P. L. Saltonstall A. W. Wheelwright Boston James W. Appleton George S. Mumford Herbert D. Robbins New York J. Rodman Paul Philadelphia F. Remington Chicago Snelling Rodman Paul Snelling Leighton Parks Samuel Snelling Augustus Amory Boylscon Street

Sumner Wheeler and Mabel Hibbard Married in Roxbury

George Sumner Wheeler and Mabel Porter Hibbard wed at the bride's 63 Crawford Street Roxbury last night. Walter W. Rowse and Mabel Blanchard served as best man and maid of honor. The couple will reside at 63 Crawford Street after a wedding tour.

George Sumner Wheeler Mabel Porter Hibbard Crawford Street Roxbury Walter W. Rowse Mabel Blanchard Fred F. Rhodes George B. Glidden Howard Morse Arthur W. Lane Albert G. Hastman

Odenweller Parks Wedding at Cambridgeport Residence

The marriage of Miss Jennie H. Parks and Mr. Charles J. Odenweller was performed by Rev. Reuben Kidner at the Parks home on River street Cambridgeport. After a brief tour the couple will live on Pearl street Cambridgeport.

William Parks River Street Cambridgeport Jennie H. Parks Charles J. Odenweller Boston Reuben Kidner St. Andrews’ Episcopal &Church

Stearns Preston Nuptials at Dorchester Residence

The marriage of Miss Alice Maude Preston and Mr. William Bramhall Stearns occurred last evening at the bride’s Dorchester residence at Park and Ashland streets. Miss Myra Preston served as maid of honor and Mr. Frank Stearne as best man. The bride wore white silk and a reception followed from 8 to 10. Ushers were Lovett Page Preston and Clarke. The couple plan to reside in Brookline after their wedding tour.

Alice Maude Preston William Bramhall Stearns Park and Ashland Streets Harrison Square Dorchester Myra Preston Maida of Honor Frank Stearne Mrs. Stearns Brookline

Christian Women in Conference Opens in Cambridgeport

A two day State conference of the Woman's and Young Women's Christian Associations began yesterday at Prospect Street Church in Cambridgeport. Delegates from across the state attended with Mrs. Alice B. Coleman welcoming guests and Mrs. Taft of Worcester responding. Papers and addresses filled the day as the conference continued this morning.

of Women’s and Young Women’s Christian Associations Prospect Street Church Cambridgeport Alice B. Coleman Cambridge Association Taft Worcester

Congress Disputed by Rural Speaker and Bass Voice

A rural stump speaker questions what Congress has done while a man with a deep bass voice retorts it has done the American people. The exchange highlights partisan zeal and populist rhetoric in a public setting.

Congress

Power and Influence of the Press at Boston Boot and Shoe Club Banquet

The Boston Boot and Shoe Club held its annual banquet at the Hotel Brunswick with 5:30 dinner and a reception for the president. Speakers including C A Boutelle General C H Taylor and Stephen O Meara discussed how modern newspapers influence society and commerce.

Brunswick Boston Boot and Shoe Club C. A. Boutelle C. H. Taylor Curtis Guild, Jr Edward H. Clement William Taylor William E. Barrett George A. Marden Stephen O’meara E. S. Gill Clinton Collyer John Butcher Leicester Eng Lynn Item Haverhill Gazette Lynn Press Haverhill Bulletin Brockton Enterprise Shoe and Leather Reporter New York Boot and Shoe Recorder Boston Boots and Shoes Weekly Shoe and Leather Review Chicago Shoe and Leather Gazette St. Louis Shoe and Leather Facts Philadelphia Hide and Leather Leather Shoe and Leather Record London Stephen O'Meara William B. Rice Boston Globe Taylor Boston Press Colonel Taylor London Times New York Herald Philadelphia Ledger The Boston Journal

Vice President Stevenson Arrives in Danville Ill for Tariff Speech

Vice-President Stevenson arrived by Big Four train from Champaign at 11 45 A M and was greeted by a large delegation and band. He spoke at Lincoln Park at 2 PM to an enthusiastic crowd, praising tariff legislation and noting he would have voted for the tariff bill in the Senate if possible.

Danville Ill Stevenson Big Four Champaign Armory United States Lincoln Park Senate House of Representatives

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S. Cushing Cutts G. Dana de Blois C. Denny D. Denny F. Denny E. Denny Henry Denny G. Denny Kennard Larkin William Lawrence L. Lothrop Luce Maddox F. W. G. May E. May Fred May J. L. Milne Mixter M. Morse A. Morton Commonwealth Julia Co. Irving St. John’s Episcopal Church Canandaigua Frances E. Willard Henry Somerset ASK Y' Tapster Rueter Loston Maine J. Henry Norcross Stanley Burgess Feder—Kaufman Carrie M. Dearborn Ina Crevar—Houghton Sanders—Webb Food Fair Wheeler—Hibbard Odenweller—Parks Stearns—Preston Christian Women IN Conference Absut Womarkind Mme, Sarah Bernhardt Kilcaldy Mr. O'Leary Georgia Wilson Bros Tremont Row Newton Lower Falls Fitch Abramson George Charles D Emma Ll. Aramson Purveyors Congressman Boutelle American Gas Light Association W. H. Pearson Toronto Cam Gilroy Edson Ames Delehanty Harbor Andrews Wilson Witere OKERY
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