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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1889
Page
8
Advert says i OT minutes insist on Hornby’s Steam Cooked Oats sold only in two pound packages. The note references packaging size and product naming, implying a strict selling requirement.
A hearing before the street commissioners addressed proposed Tremont street widening at Head Place. Only remonstrants were Colonel A A Rand representing heirs of George E Head and Warren Sherburne. A patrolman’s funeral and stock sale notes also appear, plus yacht club meeting and donations to a home for wanderers.
A Merchants Association meeting chose James Wentworth Brown as chairman and Benjamin Johnson as secretary to organize entertainments for visitors. A projected program includes music and readings with about 4000 tickets already sold for events at Tremont Temple and Music Hall. An entertainment committee was formed with Brown, Johnson, Raymond, Sias, Clapp, Holmes and Watson empowered to proceed.
Afternoon papers report Mr. Beckman will retire from Beckman & Punchard owners of the Parker House. Future management to be shared by Punchard and W A Russell, formerly of Youngs hotel and later with Russell & Sturgis. Beckman could not confirm details and says lease runs to June 1 with unsettled plans.
The annual meeting of the Massachusetts Home for Intemperate Women was held at 41 Worcester street yesterday afternoon. Officers elected include President George C. Shattuck M D Vice President Mrs Julia Ward Howe Secretary Mrs B F ern and Treasurer William Power Wilson. Receipts for the year were 934166 expenditures 936646.
Harvard's spring recess starts yesterday and runs to April 10 with students required to register. The nine depart Cambridge for an Easter tour playing New Yorks Philadelphia Athletics and Bostons, while the university crew stays in Cambridge for daily river pulls. Sophomores remain in Cambridge while others travel. Mott Haven plans light work and study break during vacation.
The Board of Police will set rules for issuing liquor licenses after April 22. Chairman Whiting said the board has not fixed a method yet amid about 1400 applications plus 108 druggists. About 780 licenses may be granted, with character of applicants and premises guiding decisions. Nothing definite will occur until after the constitutional amendment vote.
The Paine Furniture Company at 48 Canal Street unveils a staged suite of rooms illustrating contemporary style in furniture. Visitors in the next fort night will tour a hall with English feudal accents, a white and gold drawing room, and a guest chamber with damask and satin deftly arranged to evoke refined luxury.
The Haytian Republic steamship, tied at East Boston, sold at auction for 41000 to William Lewis of New Bedford representing multiple buyers. Total prep costs were 12000, including bow repair. Lewis plans to refit the vessel for steam whaling in the Arctic Ocean.
A girls night event at the Town Club featured dancing, billiards, and games with Baldwin's Orchestra supplying music. Attendees included President and Mrs. William B. Everett Dorchester Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Deane South Boton Mr. and Mrs. George Woodward Brookline Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mudge and others Captain W. G. Kendall Mrs. Alice Reed Miss Moses Captain A. C. Whitney A. W. Hodgkins Nathaniel Heath Dr H. H. Gage Mrs. Wisorge W. Hill Harry Robinson and J. S. Cushing were listed among those present.
Dr Granger Stewart of Edinburgh notes peritonitis can cause death in Bright's disease. He explains it may arise from local conditions or blood state. Warner's Safe Cure is claimed to prevent kidney disease by cleansing the blood.
An advertisement extols a Baldwin & Cheney dry air refrigerator sold by Watts & Willis at Quincy Market basement No 28. It claims moist refrigerators emit poisonous gases and spoil meat and vegetables, while the dry model preserves food and odors, features double air spaces and brass nickel trim, and includes an automatic damper. Buyers are urged to inspect before purchasing elsewhere.
A brisk notice proclaims Burke's Dublin Stout excels all and is available for sale everywhere. The brief item underscores wide distribution and strong brand standing in markets.
The Commonwealth Supreme Judicial Court sat April 2 with Chief Justice Morton and Justices Fitz, Devens, Allen, and Holmes. Cases included Morton v Washington Malls, Slattery v Wason, Stratton v Physio Medical College, and Tuck v Manning. Attorneys Sturgis, Champlin, Wigglesworth, Ranney, Bliss, Brandeis, and Cowley represented parties. The court adjourned the sitting.
The April sitting began at 10 o clock with Rev Leighton Parks presiding. Eliza A Belt sues City of Chelsea for injuries from ice on Central Avenue January 20 1888. Judges and counsel represented both sides as various dockets and cases were listed for trial. Jury out.
The court, presided by Judge AlpRICH, heard uncontested divorce cases. An uncontested list numbered No 300 was addressed while other docket items included several civil suits and name pairings such as Grier v Golaman, McKay v Boston, Tirrell v Feder, Lanahan v Hayes, Davidson v Barrett, Barrett v Davidson, Matthys v Sutter, Maloney v Boston, Thayer v same, Egan v same, Russell v Emerson, Marvin v Green, Winsor v W End Street RR, Lahmeyer v Sears, Waterhouse v Musgrave, and Berry v Stehle.
In Lawrence April 2, 1889, Superior Court Essex County presided a series of tort actions from West Newbury and Haverhill. A verdict for the plaintiff in one case awards 150 dollars for injuries from a collision when a defendant’s employee turned abruptly on Bridge street injuring the rider and his horse. Other cases involve malicious prosecution, personal injuries from a snow and ice hazard, and several docketed suits against the City of Haverhill and various defendants.
In El y J Barnett Legvold case, larceny of 50 dollars from Colby Wringer Co. continued to next Tuesday. William Cunningham charged with assault with a loaded weapon on Merrimac Street held for trial tomorrow. Harvey J. Church bound over 1500 for embezzlement from M D Lege and Emma S. Cobleigh of Fanueil Hall Market for appearance next Tuesday. Civil session docket lists multiple civil suits including Albert v Gordon and Boston Marble Co v Hallet v Gallagher among others.
Knorr and Lewis of 246 Washington Street and Chicago offer city property with improved income potential. Investors are advised to examine the Chicago mortgage details and related income prospects for the property.
At the Chauncy Hall School annual stockholders meeting F W G May William P Kuhn H B Cushing and George A Kuhn were elected directors with B W Gilbert named treasurer William P Kuhn then became president The board passed resolutions praising Nathaniel J Bradlee for his long service and integrity and directing a memorial entry and copy to his family.
Last day services Thursday April 4 at 10 30 a m. Address by Dr Hale on Ten Times One clubs and related groups. First Church Berkeley corner Marlboro Street holds Wednesday Lenten services at 4 30 p m with a sermon by Rev Brooke Herford.
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