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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1895

Page

2

Has He Been Murdered Millville Man Feared Missing

Charles W W Lounsbury traveled to Philadelphia to obtain 4200 for buying a Millville farm. He promised to return Friday but a Philadelphia Record report said a man named Lounsbury was captured and robbed of 4200 and sunk in the Delaware River near Washington Park. Authorities fear his fate as he has not arrived home.

Millville N. J Charles W.W. Lounsbury Philadelphia Eli Fart Barr Philadelphia Record Office Lounsbury Delaware River Washington Park

Philadelphia fire horses show curious habits in a bustling squad

In Philadelphia on October 27 the fire horses display unusual quirks. One acts as watch dog, another chews tobacco, another enjoys raw onions, one kisses his driver, and another stays alert to race to a blaze. A trained horse resists unharnessing and mocks retraining with head shakes, kicks, and a dash back to the stable.

Philadelphia

Japan Seeks American Armor for Navy Ships

Washington reports that the Japanese government favors American armor for its navy. Navy officials believe U S shipbuilders may land a share of construction work as Count Ito orders two of the heaviest ironclads and several gunboats to be built in America after British producers were unable to supply the plate.

Washington Navy Department Count Ito America

Insolvency Notice for William F. Man of Winthrop

Commonwealth of Massachusetts declares an insolvency warrant issued in Suffolk Court of Insolvency. William F. Man, a mason of Winthrop, is insolvent. Debts cannot be paid or property transferred to him. Creditors must prove debts and elect assignees at the Court House, Pemberton Square, Boston on November 15, 1895 at 2 PM. Deputy Sheriff Fred H. Seavey.

Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Suffolk Boston William F Winthrop Mason Court House Pemberton Square Fred H. Seavey

Insolvency notice for James F. Ma of Boston

Commonwealth of Massachusetts issues a warrant in insolvency against James F. Ma, a grocery and provisions dealer of Boston. Creditors must prove debts and may appoint assignees at the Court of Insolvency, Court House, Pemberton Square, Boston, on November 8, 1895 at 2 PM. Francis Marten, Deputy Sheriff.

Insolvency Notice for Charles E. Noyes of Boston

Messenger's Notice from Suffolk County Massachusetts dated October 27 1895 announces a court issued insolvency warrant against Charles E. Noyes of Boston a salesman. Debts and property transfers are forbidden. A creditors meeting to prove debts and select assignees will be at the Court House Pemberton Place Boston on November 10 1895 at two o'clock in the afternoon. John F Kelly Deputy Sheriff.

Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Suffolk Boston James F. MA 5 Pemberton Square Francis Marten Massachusetis Aston Charles E. Noyes Court House Pemberton Are Commonwealth Massachusetts Frank D. Trow Francis Martin Dapsity Merit Essenger Wopich Aisred Hayes Court St Ephraim L. Halli Caroline L. Cristy Charlestown Eden Street Forrest Place Sai H Caroline L. Cristy William A. Rolfe Lacy F. Hall F. K. Linscott Vorshire Street Middlesex Charles J. McIntire Andrew H. Briggs Sarah C. Hunt Melrose Decea Short Street H. B. Wells Thomas P. P. Bond Edwin S. Small Main Street Admr George D. Crouss County of Joseph P. Silsby, JR Cee Samuel L. French Samuel Ll. French Charles T. Gal Washington Street Ten T. G. Knoese , Gibbs

Policy in Guba Hinges On Zone Division Plan In Cuba

Despatch from Madrid quotes Captain-General Campos outlining leniency toward Cuban patriots but warns of a heavy troop buildup. He proposes offensive actions in Santa Clara, then across the island to isolate rebellion, possibly dividing Cuba into zones under different commanders. If US recognizes belligerency, Spain fears more war but hopes to seize contraband with a foreign flag.

Madrid Imparcial Havana Campos Marshal Campos United Press Santa Clara Puerto Principe Santiago de Cuba Spain United States Cuba

Middlesex Century Run Third Open Century by Middlesex Cycle Club

The third open century run drew nineteen riders starting at 6 30 in the slow division under Captain Taylor E H Mills and W R Littlefield as pacemakers with Robertson Fay and Mather as aids All finished the slow division except Leonard and Richardson who rode a tandem that broke down on the return. Only nine men raced the last division starting at 8 a m with Brackett and Ruggles pacemaking Evans and Handy aiding Harrington toppled on wet asphalt Merrill Bayne fell near Medford and Ruggles broke a crank. The route followed the old Newburyport course from Harvard bridge through Back Bay Fens Cambridge Somerville Medford Malden Lynn Salem Ipswich Rowley Newburyport with dinner then back. Finishing in the first division were S R Smith Captain C L Taylor E H Mills Thomas Wedleigh T A Hill Charles Balburg W L Fay George Robertson George H Keay R McLeod W R Littlefield C E Bennett H P Mather W S Burdette A B Luther E Holt and T J Buckley. Only three finished in the last division: W B Brackett W H Evans and G L Howland.

Midllesex Cycle Club Taylor E. H. Mills W. R. Littlefield Messrs. Robertson Fay Mather Leonard Richardson R. Littlefield P. Brackett H. P. Ruggles W. H. Evans W. B. Handy C. S. Harrington Harvard Gauoge Medford A. C. Merrill Thomas Bayne H. B. Ruggles Ipswich Newburyport Harvard Bridge Back Bay Fens Cambridge Somerville Malden Lynn Salem Rowley S. R. Smith C. L. Taylor Thomas Wedleigh T. A. Hill Charles Balburg W. L. Fay George B. Robertson George H. Ke

Sixteenth Anniversary of Union Baptist Church Cambridge

The Union Baptist Church in Cambridge observed its sixteenth anniversary with a prayer meeting at 8 a.m. led by Y.M.C.A. members. Pastor Rev. Jesse Hrell delivered a historical lecture at 10:30, recounting the church's birth and growth since the current building was erected.

Union Baptist Church Cambridge Jesse Hrell Harrell

Republic Its Schools and Its Flag Sermon

The Rev. C. H. Hanaford preached last evening on Republic Its Schools and Its Flag. The Allston M. E. Church was decorated with flags and bunting. A wooden Little Red Schoolhouse with a flag topped the pulpit. The church was crowded.

C. H. Hanaford Allston M. EB Republic

Carrie’s Blunder in the Sunday School Recital

A child memorized a Bible verse about doing good on the Sabbath but mispronounced it during a public recitation, saying it is awful to be good on the Sabbath day, which caused a ripple of amusement among the audience.

Carrie

Prison Sunday sermons urge reform and state responsibility

In Boston churches observers report Rev. Earle urging prison reform linking church and state duty. He cites 100000 arrests and 5000 yearly prison discharges in Massachusetts while calling for end to saloons, better prisoner work programs, in-prison worship, and early childhood training to curb crime.

Boston New England New York Harvard Street Baptist Church Earle North End Margaret Massachusetts Moody Spurgeon Aia

Indians Work Brightens Indian Christian Movement

Dr Charles A Eastman Sioux physician and his wife spoke at Shawmut Church about his work with Indians. He described forming forty two local associations to foster intertribal Christian work, challenges of education, and plans for a ten day summer school with Bible lessons and revival of lacrosse polo to replace gambling.

Sioux Falls International Y. M. C. A Minneapolis

In dians Today Play Remembrance of Physical Power

A fragment notes a performance by In dians emphasizing revived love of physical power and beauty once celebrated, highlighting a ceremonial or artistic display and its aim to restore past vitality.

Absence at Cambridge Church Sparks Scandal Debate

Rev Hyatt Smith did not attend his Cambridge church service yesterday. Rev Walcott Fay led the 10:30 a m sermon while congregants awaited Smith to address recent scandals. Fay urged moral reflection and prayed for Smith's vindication and restored reputation.

Hyatt Smith Cambridge Walcott Fay Smith

New Universalist Creed Expounded by Rev Hall

The Rev F O Hall of North Avenue Universalist Church preached on The New Universalist Creed. He argued against restoration and eternal progress, defining universalism as the universal fatherhood of God and the universal brotherhood of man through Christ, uniting all souls in spiritual oneness. He praised the philosophy as splendid.

F O. Hall North Avenue God Jesus Christ Christ

What Family Stands For in a Lecture at Brighton Church

The Rev. A A Berle delivered the fourth lecture on Religion and the State at Brighton Congregational Church. He argued that the family is the fundamental unit of civilization and that public morality rests on private virtue, urging that home life must model morality and mutual responsibility to shape societal standards.

Brighton Congregational A. A. Berle

Vesper Service Sermon At YM Union With Orphean Quartet

The Rev Charles T Billings of Hing ham Mass led the vesper service at the Young Men's Christian Union. A refined musical program by the Orphean Quartet of Winthrop featured Rosetta Key soprano Beatrice Key contralto H A Torrey tenor and H B Parmelee bass. The sermon on The Higher View used Psalm 61 2 to illustrate seeking a higher perspective comparable to viewing a city from a hill.

Charles T. Billings Hingham Mass Young Men’s Christian Union Winthrop Rosetta Key Beatrice Key H. A. Torrey H. B. Parmelee Mr. Billings Jerusalem

First Baptist Church hosts cantata Gallia and Bach piece

Last night at Commonwealth Avenue the First Baptist Church staged Gounod cantata Gallia with the Arlington Street Church quartet assisting. It opened with Bach My Heart Ever Faithful with cello obbligato as part of a series of standard oratorios on alternate Sundays. Dr Woods spoke to youths on Keeping to the Right, the fourth in a youth sermon series.

First Baptist Church Commonwealth Avenas Gounod

Wasps Disrupt New Canaan Methodist Service

In South Norwalk on October 27 parishioners of the New Canaan Methodist Church faced swarms of wasps in the auditorium. The insects clung to walls and buzzed through the service, drawn from lofts by warm lecture room conditions after summer quarters.

South Norwalk Conn New Canaan Methodist Church

Evangelistic Association conference in Brockton

The Evangelistic Association of New England will hold a conference at Porter Congregational Church in Brockton led by Rev. F. A. Warfield beginning Tuesday evening October 29. Noted speakers include Rev. I. J. Lansing Rev. Charles R. Brown Rev. William Allbright Rev. C. L. Jackson Rev. John A. McElwain Mr. George H. Shaw Mr. Shira Kuroda Mrs S P Wilcox Miss Elizabeth Delavan General Secretary John F. E. Gray and others. The closing address by Rev. N. T. Whittaker D D of Lynn will be on Thursday evening October 31.

The Evangelistic Association of Elizabeth Delavan John FE. Gray N. T. Whittaker D. D Lynn

Halloween in the Country House Style and Festivities

A detailed portrait of Halloween as a country festival with house parties at Lenox and Bar Harbor estates, describing costumes, wagers, and sweets. It covers gifts, silver wares, chafing dish feasts, and recipes for rarebit and chocolate, highlighting contrast between country houses and city life, and noting Burns's Halloween poem edition.

Europe Scotland Lenox Fifth Avenue Burns New York Kebo Valley Bar Harbor Yale

Ministers Meeting Reviews Mission Work and Debt

The Congregational ministers' meeting at Pilgrim Hall begins at 10 this morning on The Work of the American Missionary Association. The Detroit convention will be reviewed and debt payment plans discussed as the association eyes its Boston semi centennial in October 189%. Rev Nehemiah Boynton D D will be principal speaker.

Congregational Ministers Pilgrim Hall American Missionary Association Detroit Boston Nehemiah Boynton D. D

American Wringer Co At 13 And 15 Fresdway Extension

The American Wringer Co. operates at 13 and 15 Fresdway Extension city. It makes wringers miangles spring beds and car pet sweepers. Repairs all kinds of wringers and sweepers. Orders by mail promptly attended to. Telephone call Tremont.

American Wringer Co Tremont

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