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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1887

Page

8

Planning for Unity of Hollis Street and South Congregational Churches

The article outlines a proposed union of the Hollis Street and South Congregational churches in Boston. It details debt challenges from Hollis Street’s relocation, the transfer of responsibility to South Congregational, and plans for a merged church with shared pews, a new name, and a consolidated congregation.

Hollis Street South Congregational Lollis Street Back Bay South Congregational Church Union Park Street West Chester Park Hollis Street Society Hollis Society South Congregational Society Hale Noone Mr. Carpenter Carpenter Boston Jonathan Belcher Massachusetts Bay William Pain Sewall Mather Byles Byles Ebenezer Wight Samuel West Wight Prlnit West Horace Holley John Pierpont

Condemned Anarchists Step From Cells in Chicago

August Spies led the group at the wake up hour appearing cheerful while Lingg and Neebe were shaved and prepared. Engel conferred with a friend Schwab showed pallor as his little girl kissed his cheek. Mrs Parsons visited the jail and the men grew more subdued and solemn, understanding the gravity of the moment.

Spies Tie Lingg Neebe

Wilkins Ordway Tie Knot in Warner Nuptials

Miss Florence Ordway daughter of ex Governor N G Ordway of Dakota married Henry Frank Wilkins of Washington D C at the bride’s father’s Warner residence. The ceremony was by Rev Dr Sunderland and Rev Mr Norton with Governor Ordway giving away the bride. Guests included Senator Chandler ex Governor Smyth and several governors’ wives. The couple left for a trip to the White and Adirondack mountains and will live in Washington.

Coxcorp N. H Florence Ordway N. G. Ordway Dakota Henry Frank Wilkins Washington, D. C Warner Sunderland Washington Norton Ordway Senator Chandler Smyth Gilmore Concord Maas Onslow Stearns White Adirondack Mountains

Furniture strike ends as arbitration rejected

The furniture finishers strike concluded with manufacturers refusing concessions or arbitration. The State board urged the workers to file formal grievances since no arbitration occurred. Master Workman Sheldon ordered a rapid return to work as a meeting disclosed firm refusals to reinstate several workers.

State Board of Arbitration Sheldon

Record of Fires Local Alarms

The alarm from Box 18 at 7 o'clock last evening was for a fire in a basement kitchen at 45 and 47 Court street, occupied by A. Tomfohrde. Damage 100 dollars.

Court Street A. Tomfohrde

Fire Incident and Barn Blaze Reported in Maine

In Salem a man knocked over a lit kerosene lamp at Mrs. Daniel McCann’s Charter Street home sparking a small blaze that required no fire department response. In Skowhegan a barn owned by Rufus Smith of Madison, with twenty tons of hay and farm equipment, burned Wednesday night causing about 800 dollars of loss with no insurance.

Salem Daniel McCann Charter Street Skowhegan Rufus Smith Madison

Grand Army men condemn disloyalty to Commander in Chief

Henry C. Merwin Post in New Haven adopted a resolution denouncing any disrespect toward the commander in chief of the army and navy. The post stressed loyalty and warned against turning the Grand Army of the Republic into a political machine.

New Haven Conn Henry C. Merwin Post Army and Navy United States Grand Army of the Republic

Steamers Arrived and Departed From Major Ports

Shipping news lists arrivals and departures near Antwerp Liverpool London New York and other ports on Sept 9 16 including vessels from Philadelphia Baltimore New Orleans and Montreal with routes to Hong Kong Phila and various Atlantic ports. Several ships are noted off coastlines including Brow Head Lizard Prawle Point and Matin Head with lines to Newport News Coosaw Baltimore and Vancouver.

Antwerp Nederland Philadelphia de Ruyter New York Bremen Aller Rhein Haitimore Liverpool Jenrique St John Haytien New Orleans Arizona Britannic London North Anglia Baltimore Pennsylvania Haywarden Middlesborough Rhynland Glenbuin Chin Andes Port Au Prince Portia T Johns Pealand Rotterdam Martello Findl Uhingvalla Copenhagen Brow Head Duke of Westminster Newport News Lizard Handel RaceHa Coosaw Prawle Point Swansea Bristol Deerhound Enrique Leith Gardenia City of Chester Hammonia Hamburg Matin Head Lake Ontario Montreal Yokohama Parthia Vancouver Hong Kong North Sydney Canonbury St Vincent Teelin Head Barrow Greystone Bona Hartlepool Bilbao Gibraltar Gothardo Brookfield Carthagena Philaelphia Marseilles Britannia Taormina Harbinger Mozart Avonmouth Beaconsfield Boston Bothal Palermo Kansas Samaria

Demonstration at Faneuil Hall on Conservators Figures

An account notes a demonstration linked to a British American group and President tied association figures at Faneuil Hall. Attendees exchanged admission tickets and pamphlets appeared with a title asking who conservators of Faneuil Hall are.

Faneuil Pamphle Faneuil Hall

Victoria Jubilee Banquet Sparks British American Assembly

At Faneuil Hall the British American Association of Massachusetts held its first public meeting with Deputy Superintendent Burrill guarding the doors. President James Wemyss urged British subjects to become American citizens and unite against foreign agitators while pledging to promote loyal citizenship and oppose divisive politics.

Sons of Britain Association A. G. Thompson James Wemyss, Jr R. Bb. Louchars Robert Bleaklie Charles Downer J. 8. Roberts Robert Disbrow H. Wilde T. J. Ewing John Kinnear W. E. Tait W. J. Boxley Henry Cornell W. Sprage E. W. Bradbury John F. Medland Williamson Bryden Henry Harris William Lamb Henry Bolton W. J. Symons Charles Williams A. C. Howard C. Chaplin S. KR. Priest A. George Thompson Thomas Anderson J. J. Stark Thompson Wemyss Faneuil Hall Commonwealth British- American Association America United States British-American Association Fathers of Republic Naseby Marston Moor Commonwealth of the British Isles Commonwealth of Massachusetts Britis American Association W. Bradbury Jimmy Blaine Bradbury Quater Ees John Bull William Crow Mr. Crow Boston Globe Crow

Banquet Honors Leaders Amid Unanimous Support

The gathering on July 22 heard President Wemyss praise unanimous backing during the banquet. Treasurer James T. Stark spoke, a regret letter from General Stevens was read, and Vice-President Bradbury renewed his critique of the “scum in office.” Resolutions were adopted, and J. S. Roberts of the Colored British-American Benevolent Society spoke as Dr. Charles Lloyd of Lynn provided the music.

J. S. Roberts The Colored British-American Benevolent Society Charles Lloyd Lynn

West End Land Company auctions Beacon street lots

The West End Land Company sold Beacon street land in five parcels and adjacent plots at auction, with corner lots on St Marys and Carlton drawing top prices. Bids opened at 175 per foot and climbed to 196, 190 near the end, totaling about 200000 dollars for the sale.

West End Land Company Beacon Street Samuel Hatch & Co St. Mary’s Street C. K. Kirby Carlton Street Ots Hateh Beacon St. Mary’s Jarvis D. Stanika E. N. Pierce John Wales J. M. Meredith Carlton Streets

Cambridge Schools Meet Approves Resignations and Salaries

The Cambridge school committee accepted resignations from five teachers and approved new teacher nominations with varied salaries. Transfers, evening drawing school staff, and building considerations were discussed, including a push for a new Latin-English building and a land purchase, plus textbook costs across departments.

Cambridge Evelyn A. Sawyer Boardman School Alice K. Crosby Webster School Sarah A. Emerson Harvard School Mary E. Woodman Sargent School Dana A. Eveleth Shepard School Esther Hannum Ela M. Leaver Sargent F. Agnes Marian Bradbury Otis Bb. Oakman Margaret M. Laughton Genziamier Tupper Webster Street Willard Square George E. Woodman Fannie P. Clark N. Maria Stevens Ella C. Whitney Albert L. Ware E. Emerton Augusta L. Balch Worman Wentworth Bradbury William I. Bradbury F. A. Hill Pulding

Pomological Society Discusses Fruit Destruction and Varieties

Spectators attended the Pomological Society session with talks by George Campbell of Ohio on fruit destruction, A L Hatch on apple scab, and remarks on the dwarf juneberry. Dr Sturtevant noted old ideas in new forms and debates covered foreign versus American fruits, with awards later given for fruit displays and horticultural achievements.

Pomological Associat Berckmans George Campbell Ohio A. L. Hatch Goff Fuller New York Sturtevant Cornell University W. E. Barry Ohio State Horticultural Society American Pomological Society Columbus New Jersey M. Smith Wilson 8. B. Parsons Committee On Marshall P. Wilder Charles M. Hovey Edward B. Wilder H. H. Hunnewell Robert Manning P. M. Augur Connecticut T. H. Hoskins Vermont Levi Bell John H. Blakeley F. R. Shattuck Bartlett Horace Eaton C. N. Brackett John B. Moore & Son Eaton and Howe Lincoln Grange Arkansas Worcester Grange Ellwanger & Barry C. H. Hovey C. G. Smith Smith & Kerman T. S. Hubbard Company E. Williams William Martin Thomas Clark George A. Nickerson H. Hunnewell F. B. Hayes W. A. Manda HH. Hovey Liebrecht & Wadley A. Manda

Miscreants Slash Looms at Elmwood Mill in Providence

This morning 175 looms at Elmwood mill were slashed across, destroying warp and yarn but leaving fine cloth untouched. The act causes several thousand dollars in losses and halts cloth production for a period.

Providence Elmwood

Miss Susanne Bancroft Engaged to M Lanzac of Paris

Newport sept 15 engagement announced for Miss Susanne Bancroft granddaughter of the Hon George Bancroft to M Lanzac of Paris. Miss Bancroft spending the season at Newport. The wedding will take place in the spring.

Newport Susanne Bancroft George Bancroft M. Lanzac Paris

Boot and Shoe Buyers In Town

A list of boot and shoe buyers and representatives visiting various U S cities and companies including F Converse & Son in Albany and J W Lawless in Nashville. Names include Dorr of Dorr's Sons in Fremont and Kendall of Kendall Shoe Co in Kansas City.

Albany MP Frank Converse Converse & Son Atlanta Cleveland L Dodd Dodd & Co Kingsbury Bates & Co Childs Childs, Groff & Co Chicago D Wells Wells & Co Charleston P Darcey Fremont S x Sons New York T E Greacen Ovala

Shipping News Arrivals and Departures From New York and UK Ports

The latest lint of ships arriving at and sailing from London Liverpool Boston and Falmouth lists steamers Duke of Westminster Racilla and others arriving off various points and sailing for Glasgow New York Havana and Antwerp. An American list notes Amalfi arrival and multiple steamers cleared for destinations including Boston Havana Antwerp and Glasgow. A Falmouth note reports the American Eagle salvage plan after sinking near the wharf.

Gottsberger Sues Over Ebers Gallery Copyright

United States Circuit Court heard William Gottsberger seek injunction against Aldine Publishing and Estes Lauriat to stop printing and selling The Ebers Gallery. He claims copyright on a similar work deposited in Washington in 1885, but defendants argue noncompliance with the deposit statute. Hearing proceeded with attorneys Clarke for complainant and Elder for defendants.

United States Circuit Court Cout William Gottsberger Aldine Book Publishing Company Same Dana Estes Librarian of Congress Washington Estes & Lauriat United States Librarian of Congress Thomas William Clarke J. Elder

Executor James Marble Sues Appellant in Will Probate Case

The case James Marble as executor sues Sarah A Small, appellant, challenging the will of Sarah xeedham of Chelsea on grounds of unsoundness of mind. Proceedings resume with A Hemenway for the executor and P H Hutchinson for the appellant. Notice declares all divorce libels to be heard at the October sitting must be marked for trial by Sept 20 with hearings starting Oct 5.

James Marble Sarah A. Small Sarah Xeedham Chelsea A. Hemenway P. H. Hutchinson

Middlesex Superior Court Docket Highlights

Sept 1 session items include Augustus Work vs George F Libby verdict for defendant after overnight jury deliberation. Edwin D Mitchell vs Benjamin F Heald replevin over ownership of a horse tied to a mortgage. mortgage held by Baird who vanished to Nova Scotia. Toll vs Emery on trial for a $300 balance. Burt vs City of Lowell listed as next proceeding.

Augustus Work George F. Libby Edwin D. Mitchell Benjamin F. Heald Marshall Baird Nova Scotia Pratt & Quinn W. HH. Anderson George F. Toll Henry Emery F. A. Fisher Peavy & Lilly Burt City of Lowell

Chinese Stratagem At 38 Harrison Avenue Court Scene

A raid on 38 Harrison Avenue led to a man named Gea Teg being accused of selling opium. The court demanded Gee Teg, but the man identified as Gee Teg proved not to be the right person. Officers vowed to locate the true Gee Teg and bring him before the court. Chinamen present reacted with smiles as the mistaken identity was cleared.

Waugh Kee Harrison Avenue Gea Teg Gee Teg Mason

Ebenezer Church buys St Andrew’s property in city deal

The Ebenezer Baptist Church group in the South End purchased the St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church on West Springfield near Tremont for 27000 dollars. Also, James Campion was arrested for stealing 600 cigars from Erraught’s express wagon.

Ebenezer Baptist Church South End St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Springfield Street Tremont James Campion Erraught Eneas F. McAdlen John S. Fraser Abram Tranch Boston Theatre Michael McDonough South Margin Street Boston & Lowell Railroad Patrick Hughes Cross Street Causeway Street City Hospital W. E. Griffis Shawmut Church Brookline Streets United States Thirty-eighth Massachusetts Regiment Association United States Hotel Daniel O'Connell Chestnut Lill

City Clerks' Club Elect Officers After Dinner

The Massachusetts City Clerks' Club held its seventh annual dinner at Young's. Guests included Boston registrar chairman Mr. Pearson and Boston assistant city clerk Mr. Priest. Officers elected: President Henry M. Meek Salem. Vice president David B. Tenney Haverhill. Secretary DeWitt C. Packard Brockton. Treasurer William T. Kimball Lawrence.

City Clerks’ Club City Clerks’ Club of Massachusetts Young’s Pearson Board of Registrars of Boston Mr. Priest Henry M. Meek Salem David B. Tenney Haverhill DeWitt C. Packard Brockton William T. Kimball Lawrence

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Hollis Street and South Ter Fosdick Astor Thomas Starr King California George L. Chaney E. E. Hale H. Bernard Carpenter Newbury and Exeter Streets Society Wilkins—Ordway State Board Presidentian Association Spe Wemyss Cambridge Schools Earth Miss Bancroft Iadelphia Penn W M Paul Paul Bros C McDougall EG Moore & 30 Portsmouth H R Tracy C P Tracy & Co Richmond Tinsley, Craw St Louis A W Allen Claflin Allen Shoe Co G W Todd Woolman Todd Boot and Shoe Company Syracuse A E Nettleton E Nettleton & Co Sand Mich J M Jenks J Jenks Dlandel Racilla Cousan St. John N. B Garfenia Anchorra Glasgow Parisian Amalfi General Whitney Boise Marengo Abbott Hull Orinoco Garvin Hamilton City of Pueblo Deakin Havana Jan Breydel Meccar Forest King Doyle Glendon Thatcher Caleta Bark Ducalion Baker Montevideo Galates McMillan Dublin Jose K. Moore Leonhard Matanzas Atlantic Lanham Bridgetown Bermuda Dora Supreme Judicial Court C. Allen Middlesex County de Pitman Marks Guy Bourbom Kentucky Woodbury AKER W. Baker & CO Dorchester, Mass
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