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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1886
Page
8
Dedham celebrated its 250th charter anniversary with a dawn cannon, church bells, a grand procession, and divides highlighting colonial founders. Governor Robinson attended, with speeches by Erastus Worthington and others, recounting Dedham’s Puritan heritage and town formation. A 1400-person dinner, toasts, and a Yale College address followed, with fireworks and a mass turnout estimated near 15,000.
The article briefly alludes to Dedham's Civil War record, noting its familiarity and creditability. It emphasizes the community's notable contribution and lasting esteem for those who served.
The Salem and Peabody Leather Manufacturers Association replies to the Knights of Labor general secretary about a labor dispute. A bulldozing incident on Boston Street in Salem involved McAuley, a worker with five others threatening to break his head if he remained employed. The tannery scene widened as foremen were told to quit, prompting work stoppages across several shops.
An elaborate charity program for Charleston sufferers is set for Boston Theatre next Sunday evening. The Boston Ideal Opera Company, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Mr John Mullaly and his orchestra, and Kleal Opera principals will perform a choice program. An auction sale of boxes will be held tomorrow at 10 o'clock in the theatre vestibule by Samuel Hatch & Co. Free use of the theatre is kindly provided by Manager Eugene Tompkins.
Knowlton S. Chaffee sues Middlesex Horse Railroad Co over thirty 1875 bonds due Feb 1 1885. Company says maturity Jan 31 and no grace days. plaintiff argues Feb 2 as maturity with stock exchange upon surrender. Hearing on demurrer.
The Sovereign Grand Lodge assembled at 9 am with H F Garey presiding. Officers for the next two years were elected: John H White New York grand sire, J C Underwood Kentucky deputy grand sire, Theodore A Ross New Jersey grand secretary, J A Shepard Pennsylvania grand treasurer. Amendments debated and deferred or rejected. Denver invited for 1887 session. parade preparations complete for Tremont Temple procession with Patriarchs Militant escort and grand stand reviews.
North Attleboro post office clerk Asa B. Potter pleaded guilty to embezzling letters and drew a year in Dedham jail with hard labor. Percale Vecaro was convicted of passing counterfeit silver dollars, sentenced to eight months in Worcester jail and fined 100 dollars. George M. Bucknam, master of the Itonus, faced trial for alleged failure to supply the crew with lime juice.
In Mad esex County Superior Court on Sept 21 judge Blopgett presided. Henry A. Lord as administrator sues Frank M. Merrill to recover a horse, buggy, harness and sleigh claimed to belong to Lavitt estate but held by Merrill. Merrill contends the team belonged to his wife. Jury to decide title. Attorneys: Anderson and Cowley for plaintiff Pratt and Quinin for defendant. Case No. 1348. Parker Keniston vs town of Arlington is just commenced.
Sloop Valhalla of Boston was dismasted near Row and Pigs ledge in a heavy northwest wind. Electra towed her to Haven, then a tug to New Bedford. Electra to cruise westward today and Mayflower departed for Boston this morning.
Ella and Minnie Matthews, two Fairhaven girls, were arrested for strangling an illegitimate child and throwing the body into the river. Their cases were annulled in New Haven as insufficiency of evidence prompted release by authorities.
Asa B Porter pleaded guilty to larceny of letters at the North Abington post office and received one year in Dedham jail. Creighton House on Tremont street raided, four to five gallons of hard liquor seized. Pinkerton agents arrest bunco men William Malcolm, William Keeley, Solomon K Moses. they are sent out of town. Everett M Nelson bail set at 310,000 on malfeasance in office tied to Lancaster Savings Bank. case sent to October term. Robert Clapp, 46 Anderson street employee at 15 Central Wharf, dies in store likely from heart disease.
The World's Dispensary Medical Association in Buffalo New York bills itself as a leading medical and surgical institute for chronic diseases. It promises cures for nasal throat lung liver kidney digestive and women’s diseases as well as rheumatism nervous disorders and impotence. It offers a guide book by mail for 100 cents.
The funeral for Otis Clapp was held at his son Wilkinson Clapp’s Longwood home. Rev Julian K Smyth led services praising Clapp’s charitable works. The Massachusetts Homeopathic Medical Society held a special meeting to honor his public spirit and support for homeopathy.
Wellington New Hampshire September 21 The second day of the Sheridan's Veteran Association and the Fourteenth Regiment Veterans celebration opened with favorable weather for the Wellington prize rifle matches. The prize consists of two strings at 200 and 500 yards. Four rifle teams competed with scores at 200 yards led by the Fourteenth New Hampshire Regiment 112 Vermont Infantry 630 Massachusetts Infantry 62 and Third Massachusetts Cavalry 653.
The Boston stage scene lists Globe Hollis Street Museum Bijou and Howard houses with Tangled Lives The Deacon's Daughter Around the World in Eighty Days Harbor Lights The Mascot and The White Slave. Matinees today at Hollis Street Museum Bijou and Howard. Over 200 Odd Fellows attended Harbor Lights at Boston Museum Monday. Delegates and ladies of the Sovereign Grand Lodge accepted invitation to attend Clio at Hollis Street Thursday. Boxes for Charles ton fund concert go on sale tomorrow at 10 in Boston Theatre lobby. reserved seats at box office. Program details given for Boston Ideal Opera Company show with major arias and ensembles. Mr Mullaly's benefit at Music Hall Saturday and closing promenade concerts at Music Hall. Next week One of Our Girls premieres with Helen Dauvray. Harbor Lights grand matinee today at Boston Museum ends at 4 45 to align with Beacon Street parade.
A grand excursion to Lake Winnipesaukee and Centre Harbor over the Boston and Maine railroad is announced for tomorrow. The trip includes a steamboat ride of sixty miles on the lake famed as the most beautiful in New England.
Gloucester September meeting of Republican leaders sought a united fishing interests candidate for Congress. Capt. Fitz J. Babson drew backing while Colonel Hackell urged support for his able, marine-aware rival. Resolution backed Babson as the candidate of fishing and labor interests, with delegates to be chosen to vote for him.
Republican caucuses listed by ward with state and congressional candidates. Newburyport and surrounding towns report delegates chosen for the State convention, with Brackett and Gleason noted among favored figures.
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