Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Boston Post in Boston, Massachusetts

We have 4,454,244 pages in Massachusetts

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1895

Page

5

Kentucky man refuses to twice perform the Enoch Arden act

A sensational race in New York centers on a 19 year old woman riding a horse through Eighty third street to Riverside Drive in tight seal brown attire. She is joined by a bicyclist friend in bloomers for a fast street pursuit. A police lecture ends the dash as crowds watch Miss Hilda Johnstone and Miss Pierson race Tiger the horse and the bike for a wager with Johnstone said to win by four lengths.

New York Cedarhurst Eighty-third Street Amsterdam Avenue John Ford Ford West End Avenue Tiger Mr. Ford Highty-third Street Ken Tiger Riverside Drive Ninety Fifth Street Hightyfourth Street Seventy-second Street Hilda Johnstone West One Hundredth Street Miss Pierson

Wouldn't Be Enoch Twice. Vanceburg Love Triangle Tale

William Sargent, Rosa Evans, and Mary Evans each navigate marriage, widowhood, and remarriage as Sargent returns after years away. He seeks Mary while Mary has borne a child with Charles Simpler. Simpler departs for Ohio as Sargent takes control, leaving a tangled sequence of unions.

Vanceburg William Sargent Rosa Evans West Sargent Mary Evans Rosa Mary Charles Simpler Hinoch Arden Simpler Ohio

Which the legal widow will settle full court dispute

The will of the late Louis Bonnie or Bonini is to be construed by the full bench of the Supreme Court. Executor Joseph N. Pastene sought guidance after Judge Holmes ruled the Italian Rosa Bonini as the lawful widow. The question remains who is named as the widow in the will, which leaves net income for life from an estate valued around $15,000.

Louis Bonnie Bonini Supreme Court Joseph N. Pastene Holmes Rosa Bonini Italy Mary J. Bonnie Queston

Beer as health barometer and Warner’s Safe Cure ad

The piece argues beer may help or harm based on health, noting liver and kidney sensitivity. It condemns neglect and urges toning up and purification, endorsing Warner’s Safe Cure as the sole proven remedy praised by physicians and thousands of users.

Warner

Will case details reported with Rosa Bonini and Mary J Bonnie

The will case is reported with J. R. Smith appearing for Rosa Bonini and T. J. Gargan for Mary J. Bonnie, outlining the respective representation in court proceedings.

J. R. Smith Rosa Bonini T. J. Gargan Mary J. Bonnie

Dusty Rhodes in Skirts Traced as Man in Disguise

A queerly dressed beggar woman in Nutley New Jersey on September 27th fled two men pursuing arrest. The person tore off the skirt to reveal a full grown man who dropped the dress and vanished into the woods. A search found sewing supplies and cutlery in the dress.

Nutley N. J

Custard Pie Sparks Marital Split Verdict

Stroudsburg Penn Sept 27 Judge Craig rules Isaac Brewer and his wife must share court costs equally after Brewer, arrested on threats, left his wife twenty five times. A custard pie that did not please the husband sparked the final separation.

Stroudsburg Penn Craig Isaac Brewer

New Law School Planned for Boston University

Boston University trustees push expansion by purchasing the Rich building on Devonshire Street for 150000 dollars. Under architect William Gibbons Preston, remodeling will cost about 100000 more, bringing total to around 250000. Opening date uncertain, with possible repurposing of current law space for Liberal Arts and a gymnasium.

Boston University Mt. Vernon Street Blackstone Devonshire Street University William Gibbons Preston Law School Samuel C. Bennett Law Department College of Liberal Arts

German clubs lead Boston University liberal arts classes

Boston University’s College of Liberal Arts highlights German clubs as integral to regular classes. The Junior German Gesellschaft engages brighter German students with long essays, while the Senior Seminar focuses on conversational idioms. Dr. Perrin supervises student plays, and new officers for the Senior Seminar were named. A YMCA branch started last year, growing in attendance, with its first meeting led by Mr. Bugbest. Upsilon Chapter Beta Theta Pi hosted the class of ’99 at Temple Street with a flower-decked reception and songs.

Boston University College of Liberal Arts M. Perrin Grace Fox Edith Whalin Bugbest Upsilon Chapter Beta Theta Pi Temple Street Howard T. Crawford Marshall B. Evans

Next Week's Plays at Bowdoin and Boston Theatres

Boston theatres showcase Henry Irving Ellen Terry engagements at Tremont and Castle Square with new plays and revivals. Roach's Rory of the Hill and Martha return at Columbia and Castle. Merry War and Fighting Fortune among next week’s offerings. Ingersoll to speak at Boston Theatre. Dailey and Dailey’s Big Sensation wrap at Hollis Street.

Henry Irving the Tremont James Connor Beach Columbia Castle Ellen Terry Boston Nance Oldfield King Arthur Becket Grand Museum Harry Nicholson Dowley Robert G. Ingersoll Boston Theatre London Lyceum Theatre Co King Arthurs Bowdoin SQ Charles F. Atkinson Astated Pia Sutton “Tn Sick OF GT. PA

Sleeping G a r Wrecked in Tunnelton West Virginia

Sleeping car passengers aboard Baltimore and Ohio train No 1 were killed or severely injured when it side swiped train No 4 on the switch at Tunnelton. United States Marshal Garden and ex Secretary William A Ohley were badly scalded and likely to die. Librarian Lulu Downtain and Kingwood couple Neil J Fortney and wife were among the injured in the high speed wreck.

Tunnelton W. Va Baltimore & Ohio Railroad United States Garden Wheeling William A. Ohley Charleston Lulu Downtain Neil J. Fortney Kingwood

Education courses and music program led by Jean Missud Cadet Band

A listing of classes in arithmetic and bookkeeping for all levels, banking, penmanship, shorthand, grammar, spelling, composition, literature, foreign languages, evocation, electricity, vocal music, choral music conducted by Jean Missud, and banjo, taught by Gad Robinson.

Jean Missud The Gad Robinson

Salem Cadet Band to headline October events at venue

A list of upcoming performances and lectures includes the Famous Salem Cadet Band on Oct 10, Harvard Quartet Concert Company on Oct 24, Alaska Illustrated with H. H. Ragan on Nov 14, Herbert Johnson's Quintet Club on Nov 28, Rev. Geo. Thomas Dowling in December, Rogers Grilley Co. on Dec 26, Winternitz Concert Co. on Jan 16, Smith Sisters Concert Co. on Feb 18, an Illustrated China and Japan talk by F. R. Roberson on Feb 27, and other acts through April including Dean Alfred A. Wright’s lecture How Wide Is an Inch and Sato Sunetaro the Japanese illusionist. Annual Glee and Banjo Club membership is $2.00.

Salem Cadet Band Harvard Quartet Concert Company Alaska H. H. Ragan Herbert Johnson Thos. Dowling D. D Lcre Rogers-Grilley Combination Co Winternitz Concert Co Leland T. Powers

Holy Catholic Church Proposed Name Change Sparks Debate

At a Protestant Episcopal convention in New York Rev. Frank M. Clendennin urged Bishop Potter to urge a name change for the church to reflect its character. Potter backed the idea in private remarks though the matter was deferred. Ministers showed mixed views as the triennial Minneapolis meeting approached. The convention did not order the clergy to abstain or enforce excise laws.

New York Protestant Episcopal Diocease Frank M. Clendennin Peter’s Church of Worcester Potter Minneapoli Clendennin Prav Otter Aew Clendenin Mirpapolis

Violin Lessons Sought at New England Conservatory

A reader asks editor where to obtain violin lessons for a boy at the New England Conservatory of Music and whether costs are payable. A Daily Cadet notes that violin lessons can be obtained there at very reasonable rates.

New England Fisi

Also Mentioned on This Page

Kentucky Tramp Enoch NEW England Piano CO Trement St Dusty Rhodes NEW Law School Mt. Vernon Church ST. Paul's the Bowdoin Sutton Vane Bowdoin Square Theatre Messrs William Calder James Connor Roach Rory of the Hill Martha Castle Square Opera Company Louise Natali Harriet Umberto Spinola Thomas Persse Artemisia Kate Davis Filippo Sebastiani J. K. Murray Colonel von Schulen Arthur Wooley Balthasar Groot William Wolff Elsa Clara Lane Grand Opera House Ellett Universal la Belle Tina California Howard Atheneum Flynn Sheridan Omene Lyceum Trilby Gaiety Girls’ Company Palace Theatre Hollis Street Theatre Peter F. Dailey Mr. Dailey Jennie Yeamans John G. Sparks Raymond Hitchcock Gertrude Fort Olympia Dunn Nickelodeon Otis Skinner the Park Theatre Villow Boston Star Lillian Russell Thomas Q. Seabrooke Para Theatre Zola Keith's New Theatre Ber Hicks Denver Austin & Stone’s Museum West Virginia Young Men’s Christian Association Boylston and Berkeley Streets Holy Catholic Church Brockton Kneeland St N. H Music Hall STAR Theodore Roosevelt T. DeWitt Talmage John B. Gordon Star Orchestras Sousa’s Famous Band Germania Grand Orchestra Women's Symphony Orchestra Boston Philharmonic Club Boston Instrumental Club Beethoven Club Mme Clementina de Vere-Sapto Emma Juch Genevra Johnston-Bishop Jonnie Patrick Walker Pauline Stein Nellie Salome Thomas Jenny Corea Marie Barnard Gertrude May Stein Gertrude Edmands Kate Morgan William H. Rieger George J. Parker W. T. Meek J. C. Bartlett E. M. Spears E. F. Webber Bassos Sig. Clement Bologna Mr. C. M. Baboosk GR. Clark George H. Remele Mir C. H. Diton Robert Bruce L. 8. Morrill J. Willams Macy Camilla Urso Maud Powell Lillian Chandler Mons Edouard Remenyl Charles WN. Allen Alfred de Seve Albert van Raalte Harp Clara Murray Heinrich Schuecker Flute George Hubbard Wider B. van Santvoord W. R. Gibbs Herr Rudolph van Scarpa Lida J. Low Franz C. Nash Park Theatre Seabrooke Vagaboy Rober Dove Kate Tremont Street Keith Fitchburg Railroad Hoosac Tunnel Albany Hudson River Union Station Bowton Washington St J. R. Wan G P. A Old Howard Julietta Nelson Queen of the Wire Farrells Eaton Weathers Clio Tremont Theatre Abbey, Schoeffel & Grau Lillian Russell Opera Co Offenbach Rafpericif Drs Boston Museum Globe Ball - Fara Astanta Week Boston Heraldays Encreedy Pradius Neous Success LT Dra Charles Frohman Holli Ss Theatre Isaac B. Rich J. J. McNally Sunday Post Harriet Beecher Stowe the Sunday Post Illustrated George C. Lorimer Divine Ream Voca and Instrumental Chas. H. Yale Royal Hand Beil Ringers London Eng Welsh Ladies’ Choir Cardiff Wales Boston Ideal Tableau Company Boston Artists Ideal Banjo, Mandolin and Guitar Club Temple Albion Jessie Couthoul Julia King Ida Benfey George Riddle J. Williams Macy John Thomas Charles Williams Edward K. Hood Hoyt L. Canary Fred H. Nazro Bromfield Street Borges A. Foxcroft Castle Theatre Tremont St Lyric Stock Co Flotow Crand Opera Strauss Austin & Stone's Museum Ben Hicks Earth Lily Post Operatic Keiths Eugene Tompkins Mgr America Burmah Canada Atlantic and Pant Line Halifax Nova Soi Hawkesbury Cape Mo Charlottetown P. el Land Barnard Kennebec Steamboat Co Kennebec Sagadahoo Lincoln Wharf Popham Beach Bath Richmond Gardiner Hallowell Augusta Boothbay Squirrel Island Ederich Boaton Portland STATE India Wharf Ware
Search Courier

Search the Boston Post Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Boston Post?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication