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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1888

Page

8

Continental Clothing House Offers Massive Bargain Sale

A Boston retailer promotes a clearance of Sawyer Woollen Co and Riverside Worsted Mills suits. It highlights Indigo Blue Flannel and wool cassimere ensembles at $6.50 to $10 per suit, plus children’s outfits and knee pants priced at 50 cents to $3, with samples available and a return option.

Sawyer Woollen Co Riverside Worsted Pontooluc Mills United States Sawyer Woollen Company Dover N. H New England Continental Sawyer Woollen Cos Riverside Boston Assabet Woollen Co

Jefferson Coolidge Declines Tariff Debate Challenge

Boston April 13 1888 T Jefferson Coolidge responds to a tariff discussion challenge from the Tariff Reform League via the Home Market Club. He says the club did not originate the petition and rejects partisanship, arguing the raw material label covers labor in production. He cites wool as an example and declines to engage in theory amid abundant opinions, thanking the offer politely.

Tariff Reform League Home Market Club T. Jefferson Coolidge Boston W. Judd Mass Home Market Job Cobden America T. Jefferson Coolipge

Mrs Ashton W Dilke to Speak on English Women in Politics

Mrs Ashton W Dilke arrives in Boston after a brief American visit and planned lecture at Tremont Temple on English women in politics. She will discuss suffrage amid notes from her Washington conference trip and plans a Chicago visit before returning to London to run the London Sunday Despatch.

Tremont House Charles Dickens Max O’ Rell New England America Boston Ashton W. Dilke Tremont Temple Women’s Club London London Sunday Despatch

Kennans Russian Graveyard Picnic Featured at Women's Education Society

George Kennan described a Russian graveyard festival with tea after an informal talk at Jacob Sleeper Hall. The Massachusetts Society for the University Education of Women hosted the event with prominent attendees including Mrs. Ednah D. Cheney and ex-Governor Claflin.

Jacob Sleeper Hall Somerset Street Massachusetts Society For the University Education of Women George Kennan Marion Talot Kennan St. Petersburg Mr. Kennan Benning Keenan George M. Coburn Professor Bowne Lindsay Murdock Marquette Ednah D. Cheney Abba Gould Wookton Abby May Claflin

Woman Arrested In Larceny Of Diamond Ear Jewels

Yesterday afternoon Susan Chamberlain was arrested and charged with the larceny of a pair of diamond ear jewels valued at 500 dollars the property of Mrs Adolf Aronson Jr of 34 Common Street. Chamberlain had been a domestic employed by the Aronsons and was discharged yesterday morning. After leaving the house the diamonds were missed and Mr Aronson persuaded her to return with him where she was arrested. She claims innocence while officers question her story.

Susan Chamberlain Adolf Aronson, Jr Common Street Aronons A8 Re. Aronson Aronson

South Boston Citizenship Association Meeting Vote

At Gray's Hall last evening the South Boston Citizenship Association carried a motion 23 to 9 requesting the board of police commissioners to refuse all liquor licenses east of N street, except for apothecaries.

South Boston Citizenship Association Gray’s Hall Board of Police Commissioners Potecaries N Street

Arrest of Adeline Neeva After Paralyzing Condition

Adeline Neeva was arrested yesterday afternoon and taken to Station 3. It was believed she was intoxicated, but Lt Gaskin summoned a physician who found she had been set with paralysis. Her friends were not present and escorted her home.

Adeline Neeva Gaskin Sier Howe Franklin Rubber Co Franklin ST Boston Arthur F. Leonard

George W Cable’s Advice to Colored Men at Atlanta University Meeting

George W Cable spoke at Charles Street Church in aid of Atlanta University, urged colored men to exploit existing liberties, fund education, and vote with discrimination. He warned of dangers, urged assimilation of white etiquette, and urged men to study and imitate white manners while resisting slavery’s legacy.

George W. Cable Charles Street Atlanta University Ames A. Bartel D.D Bumstead RE. C. Carrigan George W. Lowther Cable South Mr. Cable Tey Atlanta

Mt Hope Cemetery Hearing Probes 1886 87 Management

Mt Hope cemetery hearing continued as ex Superintendent Goward and trustees faced charges over 1886 and 1887 management. Goward testified he succeeded Bragg in 1883 and was removed in 1887 denying misappropriation of funds tied to paupers graves. Witness Leavitt denied authorizing rum and cigars for trustee meetings. Hearing adjourned at 5 45 with arguments from Galvin Gargan and Hall and the committee reserving judgment.

Mt. Hope Cemetery Goward Bragg Alderman Doherty Page Galvin Gargan Hall

Ex-Alderman Maguire Wins Delegates to St Louis

Ex-mayor Prince and ex-councillor Maguire elected delegates to the St Louis Democratic convention. In Ward 20 last evening Maguire defeated Senator Shea for a seat. The meeting, chaired by John F. Dever, elected William Smart as chairman with secretaries William McNary and Hugh Montague. The credentials committee faced ward 19 contest issues, but Maguire and Shea each spoke. Delegates Patrick Maguire and Frederick O. Prince were elected, with M. M. Cunniff and Charles A. Belford named alternates.

Ward P. James Maguire John F. Shea John F. Dever William B. Smart William McNary Hugh Montague Smart Third District Massachusetts Grover Cleveland St. Louis John Connolly Ward 19 Connolly Committee On Credentials Milton Shea Maguire J. Mitchell Galvin Messrs Patrick Maguire Frederick O. Prince M. M. Cunniff Charles A. Belford

Brookline and Salem Democrats Name District Delegates

Brookline Democrats have elected delegates to the district convention to be held in Framingham on April 18. William Aspinwall Henry Whitney William Hill Jerome Jones James B. Hand Frank Fay Charles Dunckley James Maher named among others. Salem delegates pick John Jackson Ward 6 as delegate-at-large for the seventh district convention at Salem April 18. Brockton Prohibition picks Mrs O C Williams and Frank Dyer for Indianapolis national convention. Seventh district Republicans name delegates to Chicago for April 27 at Lyceum Hall Salem.

Brookline Framingham William Aspinwall Henry M. Whitney William H. Hill Jerome Jones James B. Hand Frank T. Fay Charles T. Dunckley James H. Maher Salem John Jackson Ward 6 Brockton O. C. Williams Frank P. Dyer Hingham Indianapolis Chicago Lyceum Hall

Infringement Suit Over Thomson-Houston Patent

United States Circuit Court case resumes over Thomson-Houston Electric Company versus Citizens' Electric on Company et al. alleging breach of patent No 238315 granted March 1 1881 for an improvement in regulating electric currents via dynamo commutator brushes. Defense claims the invention was described but not claimed and thus abandoned or dedicated. Attorneys listed for both sides.

Thomson-Houston Electric Company Citizens’ Electric On Company B. FE Thurston and F. P. Fish Chauncy Smith E. H. Browne New York E. W. Burdett

Willis v Merchants' and Miners' Transport Death Claim

Case resumed with No 2158 Willis and others suing Merchants' and Miners' Transportation Co for $10,000 damages over Charles Willis death when steamer Chatham struck a yacht he rode, resulting in his drowning. list of related cases, defenses, and judges.

Frank E. Willis Merchants’ and Miners’ Transportation Company Charles Willis Chatham H. E. Bolles KE. A. Sawyer Richard Stone McCormack Fitzgerald Decker George L. Thorndike Juna Karcher Cambridge F. E. Dimick H. H. Winslow Samuel Bigelow John M. Haynes Bangor S. J. Elder L. D. Brandeis Emma E. Snowdon Boston & Maine Railroad Maiden Boston B. Wadleigh A. A. Strout W. L Badger Snowdon Frederick Blood M’cormick Barrows Miller Dean Same Sheehan Grace Lavender Paul Stevenson Lincoln Mfg Co Preseno Hartin Mace Baker Priede Plympton Dunn Capello Sane Ob Heles Corinda Chandler Hartley Crisco Dana Roach de Beer Sautry Folsom Waldock Train Boston Dis Martin Hathorne Infec Co Carroll Sachse Chadwick Fings Magford Grys

San Diego Land Company annual report outlines sales and assets

The San Diego Land and Town Lot Company traces its growth since Jan 19 1851 with initial 37894 acres, about 32733 remaining, and land sales totaling 1761533 97 over seven years. It details water works, the Sweetwater dam, a 24 mile National City Otay Railway, costs exceeding 860286 30, and planned dividends of 5 percent.

San Diego National City National City & Otay Railway Company National City & Otay Railway Dickinson San Diego Land and Town Company Addition Chula Vista National Ranch International Hotel Boston

Charitable Irish Society Meeting and Socials at Local Venues

The Charitable Irish Society held a meeting at Parker's last evening. Several private dining parties were noted at Young's and numerous theatre parties were hosted, reflecting a lively social scene in the city.

Charitable Irish Society Young’s

Hicks renews Beacon Park lease with May day track opening

George H. Hicks renews the Beacon Park lease and vows to restore the track and grounds to first class order for a May day opening featuring a wagon race a 2:40 or 2:29 horse race and a running race.

George H. Hicks Beacon Park

Spring Overcoats On Sale At Almy & Co

The first warm weather will bring out spring overcoats and R T Almy & Co announces today bargains on elegant silk or satin lined coats for 15 dollars and superior all wool coats for 10 dollars. Inspect early.

Messrs R. T. Almy & Co Washington Street

Pillsbury v Sellers and Kendrick v White court notes

In Essex County Superior Court on April 18 the jury found for defendant Cora E Sellers but for the plaintiff against William T Sellers in 7477. The case Kendrick v White concerns a union leather sale where plaintiff wants refund for misrepresented leather. Lawyer names include Sanborn Thompson Jones Powers. Juries dismissed for term. Motions for new trials and bills of exceptions to be heard Monday. divorce hearing date to be announced.

Superior Civil Court Essex County Bloo GeErr Pillsbury B. Jones

Complex early docket items cross state lines and entities

A list of court docket numbers and party names appears, including Cofran v. Lull, Gay et al v City of Natick, Davis et al, Macewen v Howe, Manuel admr v B et al, Galligan v Sullivan, Dishop v Brigham, Damon v sane, and Murphy v Troeder, indicating civil actions and proceedings across multiple jurisdictions. The fragmentary record hints at ongoing civil disputes and procedural references in a historical docket.

Cofran Lull Gay Et al City of Natick Nat M. Cambridge Davis Same Macewen Vy Howe Manuel Admr Vy. B Et al Railroad Galligan Sullivan Sare Bradley Et al Dishop Same. Brigham Damon Sane Murphy Troeder

Timm Insurance Promoted as Safe Real Estate Method

Timm Insurance has become familiar to regular real estate investors. It is presented as the only safe method, granting immunity from transfer dangers and allowing buyers to know expenses before purchase.

Timm Insurance

Woodward’s Sarsaparilla Offered With Trial Refund

After a free two week trial you may return the bottle for a refund if you do not find Woodward's sarsaparilla the best spring medicine. Kia endorses the preparation and invites tests at 40 Bromfield Street to verify merits.

Woodward Proriotor Kia Bromfield Street Creene Warner Florida Minard Atwood Mhellian Duffy's Ayer Campbell Sutherland Brestorer Restieaux

Macullar Parker opens children department at big store

Macullar Parker & Co adds a 4000 square foot children and youths department to its large store. The new space, formerly the custom department, is upstairs with oak and ash fittings and private rooms for mothers. Manager J B Leavitt leads a team including George Bates C W Kinsley and W F Wentworth.

House of Macullar, Parker & Co Custom Department J. B. Leavitt Terry & Cook Messrs George ©. Bates C. W. Kinsley Moulton & Terry W. F. Wentworth

Notes From City Churches and Societies

The Second Church hosts a talk by Rev E A Horton on Unitarianism and its aims outcomes and future The cycle of The Battle of Bunker Hill attracts students and citizens in a half day exhibition with hourly lectures Rev B F Smith repeats a Hague tribute before Boston Baptist ministers Next Monday at 10 16 The Ruggles Street quartet performs The Boston Woman s Christian Temperance Union meeting Monday at 3 pm features Dr FR L Campbell on the International Council of Women A $50 000 gift to Massachusetts General Hospital from Miss Helen C Bradley memorializes her brother J Putnam Bradlee The Farmers discuss Culture of Flowers for Pleasure and Profit at this morning s meeting The Boston Young Men s Christian Association invites men to a 4 30 pm meeting at Boylston and Berkeley Streets Evangelist George C Needham will speak and Prof S W Cole will lead singing Bible classes run at 9 15 am and 3 pm Young people are welcome

E. A. Horton Bunker Hill New England F. Smith D.D William Hague Baptist Ministers of Boston Ruggles Street Boston Woman's Christian Temperance Union Odd Fellows’ Building FR. L. Campbell Boston Young Men’s Christian Association Boylston and Berkeley Streets George C. Needham W. Cole Association Southh Congregational Newbury Street Exeter Street Tremont Temple Emory J. Haynes W. A. Cooper Little Wanderers Boylston New Square Boylston Street Edward A. Horton Y. M Christian Union Union Hall W. N. McVickar Trinity Church Philadelphia Penn Flora &. Barry Madelaine Brooks Fannie E. Bailey Alice M. Sibley Artington Street Cuurci Brooke Herford St. John’s William P. Tilden BinLe Christadelphians Chandler Hall Essex Street

Royal Arcanum Club Hosts Reception in Charlestown

A reception and banquet were held last evening in Waverley Hall Charlestown by the Royal Arcanum Club of Massachusetts. Supreme Regent 8 M Lindsley of Utica N Y and Sapiens Treasurer W A Skinner of Westfield N Y attended with the supreme council finance committees A T Turner Jr of Boston C P Ingersoll Westfield Elihu Colman Fond du Lac Wis.

Royal Arcanum Club of Massachusetts Waverley Hall Charlestown Sureme 8. M. Lindsley Utica N. Y Sapiens Wi. A. Skinner Westfield Supreme Council A. T. Turner, Jr Boston C. P. Ingersoll Elihu Colman Fond du Lac Wis

Education Talk on Indians by Mrs Walton at Dorchester

Mrs. E N L Walton of West Newton will speak on Education Among the Indians before the Dorchester branch of the Moral Education Association next Wednesday at 8 p m in the Unitarian Church hall on Richmond Street Dorchester over Mills. The lecture will use photographs illustrating education effects on the human face. Public invited.

E. N. L. Walton West Newton Dorchester Moral Education Association Artars Unitarian Church Richmond Street Mills

Heroic Return Ends in Tragic Death at Home

Yesterday afternoon Dennis Vaughan of 70 Poplar street was carried home by a driver after appearing sick. His wife found him in the hall minutes later and police believe a fall during a possible fit caused fatal injuries.

Dennis Vaughan Poplar Street Vaughan Vaughee

Khatarroos Sales Promote Easy Use and Portable Comfort

Advertisements trumpet many sales of Khatarroos, claiming it is 60 easy to Se and portable for daily use. The copy asserts it is safe, with no snuffing, injection, or nasal administration, and no risk of stopper dislodgement.

Butler Club Dinner Postponed for General Butler

The Butler Club dinner planned for May 1 to commemorate the twenty sixth anniversary of the occupation of New Orleans and honor General Butler is postponed due to an unexpected and imperative engagement preventing General Butler's attendance.

Butler Club New Orleans General Butler Butiler

Congregational and Temple Services and Meetings in Boston

Multiple church and religious group notices list morning services at 10:30, Sunday schools, and evening programs. The Tremont Temple hosts an address by Rev. W A Cooper and a sermon by its pastor. Boston Young Men's Christian Association and Second Church announce classes, meetings, and a rector led vesper. Disciples and Christadelphians advertise lectures with no collections.

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Continental Clothing House Riverside Worsted Mills Providence Mr Coolidge Prince United States Circuit Court Court Superior Court Pitman Barker Moruny Pettes Bingham Bonnelli McQuaid Whitney Brady Fodbury Craig Andrews Fair Whelps Wilson Bairn Brown Barnard Harris Miner Locke Craft S. B. RR Bolles Richard Saime Tracy Jeffs Farrington Mises SAN Diego Land Company Superior Courl Middlesex County Sherman Macullar, Parker & Co Royal Arcanum Cmestre Hi Graves & Sons Paris Baker’s Breakfast Campobello Island T. A. Barker Alex Porter State Street Continental Clothing Washington St Boston, Mass Hotels Longwood Cottaces Wyoming Staite Street Hoom England MUSEC Tourjee Franklin Sq Ollege Lafayette School OF Languages Tremont Street G. Alba Raymond the Eastern Banking Milk Street Francis A. Cslorm T. Merbrihew Fries & Cone OHN Jn Devonshire Street Ivestments Maine Hanly & Lord, Brokers Rockland, Me Bromfield St LOWES the Dee Cent Price Drug Store Bay State Trust Co Providence Street Providence R.R Merchants’ National Bank Bour DE. W. H. John F. Anderson Frederick L. Ames Jefferson Cooll T. J. Coolidge JI Samuel C. Coss C. A. Corrine Alfi Ewell Pres G. P. Gardner Franklin Haven Jay Walter Hunnewell Assott Lawrence N. Thayer Stephen M. Weld MAN Jarvis-Gonklin Mortgage Trust Co Kansas City, MO Kansas City Eston Safe Deposit and Trust Company Henry J. Nairo Nath J. Bradles Benj. F. Stevens Pres. N. &. M. Life Ins. Co Chas G. Wood Treas Jehnancock Devonshire, Cot Water St Kansas Investment Co E. Ball Topeka Kan G. C. McRrell T. Bartlett Berlin John Munroe & Co Postoffice Square Devens, Lyman & CO Rowton Sitint James F. C. Hyde
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