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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1895

Page

2

G A R Comrades Leave Boston For National Encampment

About 200 Boston G A R members and Massachusetts department comrades depart by special train for Louisville to attend the twenty ninth national encampment. Routes via Fall River to New York Royal Blue to Washington and Baltimore and Ohio to Louisville with plans for dining in Baltimore and breakfast in Cincinnati before arrival.

Louisville Boston Department of Massachusetts New York Royal Blue Washington Baltimore & Ohio Baltimore Cumberland Cincinnati Relief Corps Department State Department Hubert O. Moore Massachusetts Charles Russell Lowell John A. Andrew EB. K. Wilcox Springfield Edwin V. Sumner Fitchburg Theodore Winthrop Chelsea Needham Lawrence Charles H. Stevens Leominster G. L. Stearns Charlestown Parkersburg Cherry Run Penmar Gettysburg Harrisburg Chattanooga Knoxville Shenandoah Valley Luray Natural Bridge Harper’s Asheville Richmond Manassas

East Boston Wharf Fire Probed and Rebuilt Plan

Fire Marshal Whitcomb’s office investigates the East Boston blaze amid incendiary rumors. A private hearing will occur at the State House. Boston & Albany plans immediate debris removal and a newer, larger shed or store at the burned wharf, with rebuilt facilities to minimize freight disruption.

Whitcomb East Boston State House Boston & Albany Railroad Arthur Mills Boston & Albany

Off by the Cephalonia Sails for Liverpool with Passengers

The steamer Cephalonia under Captain Seccombe of Cunard will depart at 11:00 AM for Liverpool via Queenstown. It carries forty five intermediate and 12 1/2 percent steerage passengers including Mr and Mrs W H Baker Miss Callender Mrs J R Stuart F Arthur Callender Mrs J F Ryder Mr and Mrs G D Parker C D Parker Miss N A Barry Miss J G Barry A W Calder M D Robert De C Ward Mrs F M Newell Homer K L Bigelow Miss M S Tilton Miss A M Nelson Mr and Mrs Abraham Cross and infant George Henry Bassett Dr Daniel Lawrence Hunt Mrs Inman.

Cephalonia Seccombe Cunard Line Hence Liverpool Queenstown W. H. Baker Callender J. R. Stuart F. Arthur Callender J. F. Ryder G. D. Parker C. D. Parker N. A. Barry J. G. Barry A.W. Calder Robert de C. Ward F. M. Newell Homer Kl. Bigelow Tilton A. M. Nelson Abraham Cross George Henry Bassett Daniel Lawrence Hunt Inman

New England pensions listed by state and recipient

Washington dispatch lists pension items for New England states detailing original and restored pensions. Names include Alois P. Sanford Canton Timothy Mahoney Woburn Edward Hanaway Pawtucket James C. Smith West Oldtown Charles H. Dyer Westbrook Charles H. Burnham Amherst Albert A. Sheafe Portsmouth and Joseph Dow Canterbury with notes of restoration supplemental and reissue.

Washington New England Pes Massachusetts Alois P. Sanford Canton Timothy Mahoney Woburn Rhode Island Edward Hanaway Pawtucket Maine James C. Smith West Oldtown Charles H. Dyer Westbrook New Hampshire Charles H. Burnham Amherst Albert A. Sheafe Portsmouth Joseph Dow Canterbury

American Wringer Co. Wringers and Sweepers Maker

The American Wringer Co. operates at 13 and 18 Broadway extension city as manufacturers of wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers. Repairs for all kinds of wringers and sweepers are provided with prompt mail orders. Telephone Tremont 764 for contact.

The American Wringer Co Broadway Extension City Tremont

Malden Captain Tarr Denies Assault Accusation

Malden Sept 6 Captain Tarr faces trial for alleged assault on Maggie Bryce July 21. Witnesses include Maggie Bryce, her father R S Bryce, and Mrs Bryce. Tarr, a real estate dealer and former public official, denies the charge as a blackmail attempt amid family feuds with Bryce. The case adjourned with proceedings set to resume shortly.

Malden Tarr-Bryce Tarr Margaret Bryce Bryce Thomas Riley Boston Coggan & Schofield Robert S. Bryce Maggie Bryce Attorney Coggan Maggie Magnolia Street Captain Tarr Franklin School Miss Lord MR. Bryce R. S. Bryce Burleigh Robinson Gloucester Uncle Sam New York Knight

Presentation to Thomas Waters in Jamaica Plain

Thomas Waters of Union avenue Jamaica Plain received a surprise visit Thursday evening from friends who presented an elegant oak sideboard. Originators William Parton Thomas Minton James Shea John McGee and others led the gesture celebrating his recent marriage. The gathering featured songs and humor with Colonel Curtin and Judge McGee performing well. The friends forecast a future golden wedding that will be memorable in Jamaica Plain.

Thomas ‘Waters Union Avenue Jamaica Plain Waters Willam Parton Thomas Minton James Shea John McGee Colonel Curtin Judge McGee

Globe Investment Company's Receiver Appointed

Judge Holmes yesterday named Henry A. Wyman of this city as receiver for the insolvent Globe Investment Company.

Globe Investment Company Holmes Henry A. Wyman

Hood's Pills Easy to Take Gentle in Action

Hood's Pills are presented as a gentle reliable remedy emphasizing easy consumption and steady action for everyday wellbeing. The copy highlights dependable effect and user trust in this nonprescription product.

Funeral for Captain Merrick Draws Dense Police Crowd

A large turnout gathered at St. Peter's Church in Dorchester yesterday for Police Captain Michael Merrick of Division 11. The procession began at 9:30 at 671 Washington Street with patrolmen bearing the casket, followed by officers from multiple divisions and Foresters, then filled church pews for a solemn high mass and eloquent eulogy. The service concluded with a public viewing, a burial at Mt Calvary, and a long line of officials and family paying final respects, under the supervision of Lt. Charles W. Hunt and other officers.

St. Peter’s Catholic Church Meeting House Hill Dorchester Michael Merrick Division 11 Washington Street Captain Merrick Captain Hurley St. Peter’s Court Massachusetts Sweeney Police Department St. Peter’s Court of Foresters Martin L. White George A. Westcott William H. Brown Thomas H. Brown Police Foresters James H. Dixon Edward T. Kirby John J. Curran T. L. Murphy William H. Fitzpatrick St. Gregory’s Church Milton Timothy J. Murphy St. Matthew’s Church Neponset Michael H. Geary St. Peter’s Church Father Fitzpatrick Court of Foresters Washington Harvard Mt. Calvary A. P. Martin C. P. Curtis, Jr B. P. Eldridge J. R. Burrell O. M. Hanscom W. H. Pierce Thomas Ryan Board of Police Donovan Foster Hoffman Wyman Hemmenway Evans Ritter Hanley Enright Curran Matthew Daly Tighe Harriman Murphy Hurlburt A. T. Whiting William W. Lee Goodwin Joseph R. Churchill Dorchester District Court N. T. Merritt Alvin Phillips Joseph O’kane The Common Council Maurice Pierce

School Committee Set Meeting Tuesday Evening

A meeting of the school committee will be held on Tuesday evening next. The agenda and location are to be announced by the district office.

Boston Democratic City Committee of Committee Washington Street Board of Election Commissioners

Mysterious Drummer Paul Stern Dies of Morphine Poisoning

Paul B Stern a 35 year old drummer registered at New Creighton House on Tremont street died after morphine poisoning at City Hospital. Manager Griffin traced Stern to Reading and Brunswick Germany, learning he once resided there and had wealthy parents. Telegrams from Philadelphia and others seek details of his background and funeral arrangements while Griffin bears funeral costs and seeks charitable help.

Griffin New Creighton House Tremont Street Paul B. Stern City Hospital Philadelphia Creighton House Stern Reading Penn Brunswick Germany Price, Page & Co B. Levy Lombard Street Solon Schreider Charity I. Hobsen Charities Paul Stern Hawkins Street Mr. Schreider Moss Broadway

Death of William H. Kendall in Salem

William H. Kendall, 55, a prominent Salem insurance agent and Mason, died of dropsy after a long illness. He served as treasurer of Essex Lodge F and A M and held multiple Masonic and I O O F offices including Winslow Lewis Commandery and Salem Lodge Royal and Selected Masters. He obituary notes past master status and his work with Fowler & Kendall and the Thorndike Associates.

Salem William H. Kendall Fraternity Lodge Essex Lodge A. M Winslow Lewis Commandery Sutton Lodge of Perfection Washington Royal Arch Salem Lodge Fowler & Kendall Thorndike Associates

Avon Man Slashes Throat In Apparent Suicide Attempt

William Whittemore, 55, a shoemaker and former Taunton Asylum patient, cut his throat with a clasp knife at 5 pm in Avon while under surveillance for insanity fits. He escaped to the woods behind his home. Dr Linfield stitched the wound. no major veins were severed. Recovery expected barring infection.

Avon William Whittemore Linfield Taunton

Modern Monster Kidney Disease Warned By New York Professor

A prominent New York professor speaks on life changes and a hidden danger, Bright's disease of the kidneys, calling it a modern monster. He cites it as widespread, insidious, and often misdiagnosed, with Warner's Safe Cure offered as a cure for all stages.

America Bright Warner

Couple Wed In St Albans And Sail On Europe Trip

Stanley Clemens of Warnock cottage Winthrop married Marie Louise Menard at St Albans VI. They sail from New York for Bremen for seven weeks of European bridal tour. Also notes the funeral of Harry W Fisher on Winthrop Ave Beachmont, age 54, long-time Mills Knight bindery worker, Knights of Pythias member, interred Woodlawn. A reception at Institute Sea shore Home Beachmont featured music and remarks on summer work.

Stanley Philip Clemens Warnock Cottage Hill Winthrop Marie Louise Menard St. Albans New York Bremen Europe Clemens Boot and Shoe Recorder Harry W. Fisher Beachmont Winthrop Avenue Edgerton Richardson, Smith and Roberts Brethren Webster and Eagle Lodges Woodlawn Cemetery Institute Seashore Tabernacle Baptist Quartet of Boston Stoddard

Reception and Musicale at Roxbury Home

A Thursday evening reception at John E. Gilman’s 17 Holborn Street Roxbury honored Mrs. Louis A Habernee Gilman of Cincinnati Ohio. Music and vocal performances preceded a collation with guests including Mr. and Mrs. John E. Gilman Hon. and Mrs. Michael Carney John E. Gilman Jr William A F Gilman Michael F Carney Captain George J Lovett Miss Margaret Gilman Miss Sarah Carney Mrs. John F. Dever Miss Mary Carney and Miss Anna Carney.

John E. Gilman Holborn Street Roxbury Louis A. Habernee Gilman Cincinnati Michael Carney John E. Gilman, Jr William A. F. Gilman Michael F. Carney George J. Lovett Margaret Gilman Sarah Carney John F. Dever Mary Carney Anna Carney

Vesper Service at Bulfinch Place Church This Sunday

Mr George Mendall Taylor organist at Bulfinch Place Church will have charge of the mystic for the vesper service on Sunday evening The Ariel Ladies Quartet will sing and Master Garfield Stone boy soprano The Rev Christopher R Eliot will speak upon Every Man Unto His Place.

George Mendall Taylor Bulfinch Place Church Ariel Ladies’ Quartet Garfield Stone Christopher R. Eliot

Wool damaged in East Boston fire handled for insurers

J. F. Appleton, manager for the Underwriters Salvage Company, is coordinating the salvage of wool damaged in the East Boston fire on behalf of the insurers involved.

Boston J. F. Appleton

Obituary notices from Newton and surrounding towns

Death notices and brief obituaries for George R Allen 64, Mrs Alexander Brown 64, Annie T Burke mother, Alfred O Doran infant, Horace Draper 73, and William Grover 72, with funeral details noting Central Congregational Church Beverly private burial and no flowers requested. multiple city and residence references including Newton Mass Hyde Park Beverly and Neponset Avenue.

Horace Draper Draper &Hall Rover Beverly William Grover Central Congregational Church Urial

Outlook and Prices Tend Upward From Crop Reports

Bradstreet's reports favorable crop conditions across directions and a steel boom sustaining trade. Crop prospects boost confidence in autumn demand while wheat and corn yields improve. iron and steel prices rise as mills run at full capacity. Bank clearings rise in several cities though declines occur in August compared with prior years. Exports of wheat and corn grow, domestic stockpiles shrink, and Canadian trade shows tentative gains with several Canadian cities posting higher clearings.

New York Bradstreet’s Duluth Minneapolis St. Paul South Dakota Washington California Texas Bessemer Northwestern East Middle States Cleveland Boston Seattle Tacoma Pacific Coast St. Louis Kansas City Chattanooga Augusta Atlanta Memphis United States Canada Rockies Toronto Quebec Montreal Nova Scotia New Brunswick Dominion of Canada Winnipeg Hamilton Halifax

New York Trade Review Notes Weak Reaction and Mixed Prices

R G Dun Weekly Review reports no real market reaction with temporary gains fading. Prices remain 88 percent below year-ago levels while iron ore shipments resume under guard and bridge and shipbuilding demand support iron and steel. Cotton stays firm. copper weakens. wool and boot and shoe sectors cut labor, reflecting cautious demand and rising production costs.

New York R. G. Dun & Co Weekly Review of Trade Bessemer Pittsburg Marquette

Sanford's Ginger No Unsound Water Yeilds Safe Travel

Every grip and the ailments of travel are minor beside the protection of Sanford's Ginger. It contains French brandy and imported ginger, touted as superior to dangerous substitutes. Ask for Sanford's Ginger and look for the trade mark on the wrapper. Sold everywhere. Potter and Che company, Boston.

Banford Potter Drue and Chem So Proprietors Boston

Western hides and wool markets show weakness amid dull demand

Trade in boots and shoes slows as orders fall below 1892 levels. Western hides lose value with buyers scarce at 9 cents after rejecting 93 4. Wool sales shrink from 7 5 million pounds to 5 39 million. 1044 grade average at 14.68 cents. Bradford imports rise but labor shortages delay orders. corn outlook bright, frost risks minimal, futures around 7 cents in New York. US failures reach 186 this week, Canada 219.

Jen Bradford New York United States Canada

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