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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1886

Page

8

Odd Fellows Session Opens In Boston Banquet Plans Under Way

The Sovereign Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows opened its Boston session with a welcome speech by Grand Master William M. Hill of Salem. Reports show rising relief funds and membership across New England states, with extensive detail on Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts and Connecticut. Special orders arrange parade units and hospitality for visiting Cantons and Canton Excelsior Chicago and Baltimore Encampments.

Sovereign Grand Lodge William M. Hill Salem Massachusetts Grand Lodge Old Town Boston Massachusetts Henry W. Garey Grand Sire Maine Grand Lodge Joshua Davis Odd Fellowship Prother Joseph Kidder Daughters of Rebekah New Hampshire Yampehire Lfe Vermont O. H. Henderson Daughters of Rebskah Grand Lodge of Indiana Schuyler Colfax Rebekah Ruppek Marcus W. Morton Connecticut Frederick Botsford Botsford LO Oog Sandwich Islands Excelsior Lodge Theodore A. Ross Underwood Brunswick Charles Loring Atlantic C. H. Jattenhender Ohio L. van Worden C. C. Rensford Richard Rowland Department of W. C. Wheeler Department of Minnesota L. ?. Woodbury A. L. Cowles Baltimore James York Excelsiors of Chicago Quincy House C. ©. Crabb Bunkersfill

Special orders reorganize Canton divides forces under Smith

Special orders from Boston dated Sept 20 21 1886 direct cantons organized bodies and detached chevaliers within the lakes Mississippi Pacific divisions to report to Major-General John C Smith. Brigadier E F Phelps to command consolidated brigade. Underwood and Frost sign. Also orders for enrollment at Quincy House and parade prep for Sept 22 with officers listed.

Brunswick Boston Division of the Ohio J. B. Sheridan Joan C. Underwood William Ryan E. F. Phelps Quincey House Brattle Street

Odd Fellows Banquet At Hall Draws Large Audience

The Sovereign Grand Lodge of the I O O F held a banquet last evening in Odd Fellows Hall with about six hundred ladies and others in attendance. The event reflected the order’s activities and community presence in the city.

ODD Fellows Sovereign Grand Lodge Odd Fellows Hall

Banquet Highlights Speeches From Rebekah Lodge Assembly

The hall was decorated with flowers and rags as William E. Parmenter presided. Speakers at the toasts included Henry F. Carey, Governor George D. Robinson, Mayor O'Brien, Lt. General John C. Underwood, Rev. Imorge L. Perin, and other lodge leaders. Music by orchestra and a vocal quartet followed the toasts.

Tlemen William E. Parmenter E. Bentley Sovereign Grand Lodge Henry F. Carey Commonwealth of Massachusetts George D. Robinson Grand Lodge of Massachusetts William MM Yyss Boston O'Brien Our Order Rufus Lb. Gifford Our Country Hong Milton J. Durham Rebekah WY. Mallory Imorge L. Perin Patriarchs Militant John C. Underwood Prosperity Ras Ory H. Randall F. W. Stebbins Odd Fellowship John van Volkenburgry

How to Live Long in Flanders Salt as Life Elixir

London readers learn of Dr Barggraeve of Ghent who claims salt intake can extend life to centenarian ages. He argues salt regulates blood quality and shields against disease, promising health through simple daily sodium chloride. Critics warn insurers fear payouts as elderly annuities rise.

Flanders Barggraeve University of Ghent Malabar Bargeraeve Moses Montallon Parr Thomas Damme Peter Torton Salt Athirms Saxony

Gatherings of Clergymen Discuss Union Evangelistic Work

Clergymen meetings across denominations reported from yesterday. Congregationalists in Pil evim Hall preside Rev Frank H Kasson. Addresses on The Gospel in the East and needs of Japan. Union work questioned. Gulliver to speak on ecclesiastical theology. Baptist Ministers' Association discusses home missions and future topics. Wesleyan repairs shift meetings to Cliftondale for Sunday School talks. Universalist ministers consider missionary meetings for coming season with multiple speakers.

Pilevim Hall Frank H. Kasson J. K. Browne Turkey M. L. Gordon Japan Edward M. Packard Jones John P. Gulliver Rees Baptist Ministers’ Association Tremont Temple James McWhinnie J. H. Hyde Yarmouth W. S de. Edward Dodson Home Missionary New York City W. B. Boggs India A. Nichols Walter Bushell Surmah Mach Other Professor Sherwin W. N. Stuart St. John, N. B Bromfield Street E. H. Capen A. J. Patterson J. J. Lewis G. L. Perin Ada GC. Bowles H. Elmerson Dr. Starr A. A. Miner Hill Selleck Mgr Charles Caverly

Lancaster Bank Sued Over Clinton Institution Trouble

In Clinton a suit seeks 160000 pounds against Lancaster National Bank. Deputy Sheriff Gibbs serves papers on John W Corcoran the bank's receiver. Plaintiffs Benjamin Snow and Elisha Grimhall, receivers of Lancaster Savings Bank, act with ex president William S McNeill as a third receiver. Case returnable in Worcester on October 1.

Southramingham Lancaster National Bank Clinton E. K .Gibbs John W. Corcoran Clnton Benjamin Snow Fitchburg Elisha Grimhall Lancaster Savings Bank William S. McNeill Ranaway The National Bani Fhe Worcester

Shooting Tournament At Fitchburg Opens In New England Style

The Fitchburg Rifle and Gun Club hosted the first day of a two day shooting tournament in Fircusura. C. M. Stark of Dunbarton New Hampshire won the Climax diamond badge with eighteen hits out of twenty. About 3000 shots were fired today as the event drew top New England marksmen. The tournament continues tomorrow.

Fitchburg

Republicans Nominate Delegates Across Ward Caucuses Amid Quiet Balloting

In a sweeping Republican caucus scene, wards 1 through 29 held orderly meetings for State, Congressional, Senatorial, County, and Councillor delegates. Nominees varied with floor votes and committee lists, as Ames favored, Learned united for Senate, and floor nominations reshaping the ticket in Ward 18 as a committee list was challenged.

George E. Learned Curtis Ames Ward Frederick Pease John Stalker E. M. McPherson Wesley A. Gove McPherson Gove J. Henry Stevenson John Ik, Lynch James Smith James A. Cochran Frank R Morrison Peter Morrison Jothim E George R. Wattis Lewis B. Bates B. F. Campbell Charles T. Witt Sidney Peterson John D. Campbell J. W. Robbins John E. Emery Word 2 Charles Copeland Samuel J. Crafts J. N. Wellington D. H. Jones, Jr Edward Robbins J. Jr. Pote George E. Carney A. K. Trollman Frederickb. Waterman George —Stmeder George A. Turner Henry W. Brace John H. Studley, Jr Charles. Gabriel William Sullivan Asa L. Hatch John B. Wricht Benjamin F. Bowditeh John B. Kebron Charles P. Morris Timothy J. Mahoney S. D. Sacim Pierce C. FE. Daniels Sammel Taylor John Turner George N. Fisher Poe. Roberts de Lawin E. L. Pillsbury Ira A. Worth Joseph H. Glexson Arthur Meehan William H. Oakes L. E. Tinson Milan F. Stevens Fr. . Curtis J. F. Pierce Moses Daniel S. Barry Francis Childs Charles F. Johnson Anthony S. Morss James Adams Francis Downer Charles F. Johnson Dennis Lowney Amos Brown Aaron Hook George D. Edmonds Taylor P. Thompson Charles Slack John P. Hilton Joan K B. Wilson Frank M. Duniels Sprewell Peace Daniel Barry Chaiman W. T. Bibby W. E. Steaffe Roberts W. H. Mott Meagier J. Lewis C PB. Osborn H.E. Sumpter H. N. Kelley CP. Osborn A. J. Meintte W. N. Young Joseph Carver K. W. Partridge William H. Foster Andrew McShane Warren Smith J. I. Maione Patrick Kropan Charles E. Clark Joseph S. Kendall Charles A. Grover Delecates Francis A. Clarris Luther UL. Jenkins Charles Pf. Emery Franklin A. Boyd Joseph S. Rendall Lawrence A. Hoey George T. W. Bates Harrison HH. Atwood John Jd. Coley Gustaft Shiller George P. Hall Lemuel M. Yam Charles BE Clark Sithcongressional—&G. Hi. VW. Bates Ward 9 Irvine Winstow Andrew B. Lattimore Charles L Charles O. Burrill Boston Otis Clapp Ward 10 George W. Warren Charles P. Roberts Francs A. Foster fState I. E. Noyes Jacob A. Dresser John Robertson Tilly Haynes Horace Loring Wiliam Iendicott, Jr Charles H. Spring Edward Sullivan EH. i. Sprague J.C. Tyler Albert L. Newman Edward €. Johnson Nathan Morse George O. Shattuck Edward O. Shepard George P. Sanger, Jr Uriel H. Crocker Otis Norcross Charles W. Smith Andreas Rhime Charles J. Prescott Moses W. Richardson Horace Dodd John C. Haynes Alden E. Wiles Jessie L. Nason Spencer W. Richardson E. B. Hawkett G. I. Stone W. J. Watts F. W. Ryder L. A. Crake J. B. Glover B. Watts L. A. Drake H. McCully Ward 13 Thomas Howard Henry C. Steitz Peter Lincoln Ellery T. Knowies John Q. A. McDonald Edward W. Philbrick Charles H. Turner W. C. J. Gerhardt Henry C. Seeltz Franklin Stevens William G. Owens Nelson W. Siveie Bdward F. Higgins James F. Lawrence George Kunnewell Lorenzo L. Allen Ward 14 Alonzo Bancroft J. F. Bell N. F. Redding J. N. Goodnough E. H. Barton T. Wheater C. T. Gallagher QO. D. Dana C. M. Bromwich C. C. Kendall F. A. Flanders J. Payson Bradley G. S. Worcester F. J. Baxter S. H. Wise W. F. Eaton William H. Allen Clarence E. Snow Russell A. Warren George R. Willis George E. Fitton Lierace Smith Henry Orchard Gilbert Wait William Tyner Albert Dunton John F. Gustin Robert Provan M. D Benjamin A. Ham David E. Tait Edward L. Barnes George B. Haier Charles A. Green Warnie Chain Ww. W. Camppbell Secreee John M. Averill William i. Smith James H. Campbell Ward 17 John A. Nowell Alpheus Sanford William H. Vialle Albert E. Pillsbury A. A. Woodward Jonathan A. Lane Whittemore Rowell Edmund T. Eastman Leander Beale William E. Hodgkins Oliver Ditson William T. Hart D. R. Pierce John A. Keefe F. F. Emery John J. McNutt Joseph F. Paul William H. Rothfuchs Co. C. Ryder John A. Lowell A. Brackett Abraham Avery Robert Herter S. Edward Shaw Curtis Williams A. A. Folsom Edward M. Wescott Sumner Appleton A. W. Hixon Joseph Halstrick Stillman B. Allen T. G. Wadman Oliver C. Stevens E. H. Osborn Ree Iieke Clatur George H. Learned Hathorn Air Mr. Hathorn Joshua Merrill Merrill George E.learned Osborn Mathorn Charles W. Whitcomb Thomas J. Olis A. A. Clatur Mr. Hathern George KE. Learned A. A. Ranney Benjamin E. Cole George FE. Learned Denry. Frost William H J. L. Rousmaniere BE. A. Snow H. W. Gore Isaac Fenno Reland Worthington William J. Forbes Samuel Little Willard White Gorham Rovers Charles J. Hayden Francis J. Ward J. Louis Rousmaniere Schuyler Bartlett Theodore N. Vail Thomas R. Mathews Edward C. Hedges James Goodman Albert W. Hersey William A. Couthony John Carr Nathan G. Smith John C. Cook William Blanchard Arthur Hooner George 7. Adams Horace G. Allen Charles H. Plimpton Arthur W. Tufts John D. Morton Robert B. Fairbairn Arthur Burnham Wiliam C. Collar Charles H. Hersey George Dunbar John Backup Hal Edward P. Butler Charles HW. Wise James A. Tilden Sidney L. Barr Thomas L. Bulson Herman Grundel Henry F. Coe George 8. Curtis Frank 8. Pratt William H. Spooner Thomas B. Vickner P. R. Tripp George R. Fowler James W. Rollins Henry D. Williams Charles G. Keyes Edward C. H. Wise Wilcott Boardman J. A. Tilden Wilcutt T. L. Bulson Mr. Boardman Henry N. Sawyer Edmund C. Whitney George W. Adams S. W. Hayden Shepard W. Snow Stephen L. Emery John P. Spaling Henry D. Pope William T. Leach Clarence H. Knight James H. Stark Charles A. Burditt Luther D. Shepard L. Edwin Dudley Alice C. Clark T. W. Bicknell Charles H. Nute E. P. Hurd John P. May Robert W. Light George Dorr William L. Harris F. H. Viaux Henry P. Oakman J. Frank Howland William H. West Frederick H. Warner Alonzo H. Coit John T. Pope D, Lover

caucus votes on senatorial and congressional delegates

A caucus list shows Halsey J. Boardman favored for Senator with delegates named for state and county roles. It notes the ward chair and secretary, plus the delegation mix for Congress Senatorial and Councillor posts with several named figures. The caucus favored Ames but gave no instruction to delegates.

Joseph Bennett John L. K. Pratt As Manning J. P. Wingate Joni L.B. Pratt Marshall Jesse Tirrell Henry M. Wilde Sidney A. Stetson A. S. Richardson James A. Hathaway K. M. Fiske Jd. W. Harvey Pierce O'Donnell F. W. Moore Austin Breclow Ss. W. Manning Frederick Hammond Ames

Out of Town Caucuses in Several Massachusetts Towns

Salem, Danvers, Cohasset, Maldex, Spockrane, Melrose, Wakefield, Waltham, Dennys, Natick, and Wakefield caucuses report solid support for Ames for Governor and H. C. White and others for Congressional seats. Attendees strong for the machine with limited opposition, delegates chosen for state and county offices, and local halls noted for meetings.

Salem Frank T. Berry J. H. Batchelder Thomas E. Brown Thomas H. Bott Benjamin F. McMurphy H. P. Moulton Willard P. Ferguson George L. Ames John P. Peabody Frank Cousins O. W. H. Upham John Pickering, Jr George W. Varney John Powers C. W. Richardson C. A.arlton John D. Eaton Patrick EF. Tierney Hubbard Breed C. F. W. Archer William Cogswell J. A. Metcalf F. White W. Hervey Merril George W. Pickeraig Charles F Danvers Augustus Mudge Stephen Hf Phillips Malcolm Siilars Alfred Hutchinson Congressional H. C. White Plaisted J. F. Porter W.G. Frost N. Pratt George M. Kimball Corswell Cohasset J. Q. A. Lothitop Louis D. Cushing Charles A. Gross Henry T. P. Bates Comciilor Abraham JH. Tower W. Bates Edward E. Wentworth A. Prenford Ltchield Arthur di Hayer Newcomb B. Lower Hieratio G. Pratt Henry O. Barrett Willan H. Trayes J. m. Muarbank Marcellus Cogeen Jeozeph Oakes Joseph &. Lewis Joan K E. Staples Walker Stevens Ames Ward 2 John Driscoll Patrick MeShane John Coserove P. Woomey William Beecley Oy Meher Patrick Meshane Thomas d. Bagley C. Holmes Frank EF. Woodward Clarence O. Walker William F. Chester Joseph C. Robinson Cowmick Theo N. Keene J. V. Tison Q. E. Rankin William D. Hawley J. Reward Burtt Daniel S. Pare George Ki. Chase Charles R. Magee Thomas E. Barker City Republican Committee A. H H. Wellman C. O. Walker J. W. Tilson E. A. Stevens Tavor Ames Ward Perrett’s Hall John P. Holden I. H. Odiorne A. H. Davenport E. W. Cobb Charles Ly. Dennets John C. Hoursell J. Frank Giles George L. Gould Urieh Clark A.c. Bowses Us Aos Campbell Republican City Committee Frederick A. Cooke W. BR. MackDonald George H. Woodmui Sgn HE. A. Stevens Wakefield W. &. Greenonehyieyers Wahelent Ajo S. Athertern Winship A. H. Thayer H. Maddock Ezra’ M Southworth Charles A. Coleman George H. Maddock C.F. Woodward di Th. Daring William N. Tyler County D. L. Weeks John D. Long United States Lawakence Allen Byron Truell

Captain R. B. Forbes at 82 and a life at sea

On the eighty second anniversary of the road canton's birth Captain R B Forbes born September 18 1804 in Jamaica Plain began sea life at thirteen becoming captain at twenty He introduced double topsail yards and contributed to life boats saving lives at sea He helped Irish poor in 1847 commanded Jamestown in relief efforts and aided victims of shipwrecks He published Personal Reminiscences in 1882 and wrote on nautical topics including the Cunard Oregon disaster.

Canton Jamaica Plain Frederick Howes Howes Boston Marine Society Captain Forbes Ireland Jamestown Charles Bartlett Europa Cunard Oregon John M. Forbes

Miltons Sea Devotion Marked by Birth and Death

The Journal notes a Milton resident famed for a lifelong ties to the sea. On his birthday, the anniversary of his wife’s death after fifty one years together also falls, blending life and loss as well wishes go to him for peaceful days ahead.

Milton

Altered Pailist James Connelly Arrested After Fight

James Connelly a local pugilist from the West, reputed to have won seventeen bouts, clashed with a man on Avery street and then with a smaller man on Howard street. Officer Burrell intervened as the fighter resisted, knocked the officer down, and was clubbed by the crowd before being taken to Station 3.

James Connelly Avery Street John James Howard Street Burrell Station 3 G. S Connelly

Court opens for criminal trials Tuesday at 10

The United States District Court announces it will hear criminal cases today Tuesday at 10 o'clock. The formal session invites parties to appear for arraignments and preliminary proceedings in the courthouse.

United States District Court

Writs for October Sittings Due Saturday

Superior Court announces Saturday September 25 as the final filing day with the clerk for writs of cases to be tried at the October sittings.

Superior Court

Civil verdicts in Middlesex Superior Court cases

In Middlesex Superior Court, Senki presiding, verdict for plaintiff in a tort action yields one cent in damages after epithets toward the plaintiff. Eldridge represents the plaintiff, Crowley the defendant. In Elliott vs Hadley, plaintiff real estate broker wins $50 for selling or securing a house sale. Stevens for plaintiff, Haskell for defendant.

Linnfield Centre postmaster held for examination on theft charges

In Lynnfield Centre Francis Russell, postmaster, is held at $500 for further examination on Thursday on a charge of opening and detaining letters. A State board of health hearing in Boston considered complaints against Edward R. Jennison in Newton near Watertown line. Patrolman Ireland found two suspicious bundles and two apparently stillborn infants. John W. Young, 25, was arraigned for breaking into a stable and stealing a horse and carriage, bound over to the grand jury in $1000 bail. East Boston caucus meeting postponed for a week due to lack of a quorum. The steamer Chatham and yacht Edith hearing continued. Captain Floy testified on the collision. Chief Inspector Hanscom deployed men to depots and hotels to deter thieves likely to target visiting Odd Fellows.

United States Francis Russell Lynnfield Centre State Board of Health No. 13 Beaconstreet Edward R. Jennison Charles River Newton Watertown Ireland Boston Highlands Mt. Pleasant Avenue Vin Street John W. Young Brookline Young Grand Jury Boston Citizens’ Trade Association Chatham Edith Messrs Burnham and Savage Willam

Country Week Helpers Laud Railway Conductors

The ladies' committee of the Boston Young Men’s Christian Union reports transporting over 2460 children this summer for country week. They praise conductors and brakemen on railroads and city horse cars for kindness and thoughtful treatment, and acknowledge 280 children cared for in cars and stations, expressing gratitude to officials for cheerful assistance and recognizing them as benefactors of the charity.

Boston Young Men's Christian Union

Dastardly Deed Near Boston Providence Line

Warren Potter is under arrest charged with attempting to wreck a Boston and Providence train by placing a loose rail across the track Sunday night. He alleges five youths placed the rail and fled before the train arrived. The engineer and fireman averted a serious accident.

Warren Potter Boston & Providence

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