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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1889
Page
8
The article lists yachts nearing commission including Gretchen Bel renamed, Arethusa Nerissa and Merlin launch plans, and notes about various craft at Lawley Poillon and City Island yards. It discusses a Forest and Stream argument for seventy footers and the fairness of time allowances across yacht sizes. It cites committee findings by NYYC on current time allowances and potential rule revisions.
A letter to the Post argues the America's Cup should remain the premier prize for first class yachts. It warns against lowering standards by allowing smaller boats to compete, comparing to Derby participation and urging Earl Dunraven to bring Valkyrie but maintain a top level contest among world champions. Newport is the source.
Prof William H Thompson of the University of New York warns that extreme wakefulness distressing nervousness and other pains signal advanced kidney or Bright's disease. He notes chronic kidney disease claims more adults than most ailments, second only to consumption. Dr Dio Lewis praised Warner's Late Cure, saying he would use it if afflicted by kidney trouble.
A driver returned a found crutch to Inspector Gaskin after a hurried rider left it in a cab. Rail changes include a late Sunday night train from Boston to Reading and way stations and a special for Medford. Revenue tug Hamlin ordered to Galveston to command Dix. Two Russians and a third man stowed aboard ships, possible repatriation for Edgerton and Bland. Will of Lewis Hayden filed. widow to inherit. Fourteen Russian Poles detained under alien contract labor law, awaiting decision. Warner to speak on criminal classes at MIT. Boston wholesale grocers to close Monday April 22. Hendricks Club ball at Odd Fellows Hall Monday. Prohibition amendment results to be announced at Boston Museum Monday evening. Easter address for y young men at YMCA tomorrow. New illustrated lecture by Ober to YM Union Wednesday. tickets available Monday.
The Newspaper Club dined at Youngs with Col A B Neally and Hon T J Southard among notable guests. Vermont Veterans Association met at International Hotel with Vice President A G Bean presiding and speakers including C Bond and W M Wires. Arrivals list features numerous names and cities across hotels including Vendome, Brunswick, Tremont, Parker, United States, and more.
The Boston horse show will open to the public Monday at noon and run all week from 9 a.m. to 10 30 p.m. The exhibit will feature the largest number of horses ever shown in the country with riding and driving contests along with trained horse displays. Admission is 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children under 12. Monday is a holiday, promising a crowded opening.
The New England Chautauqua Association met at the New England Conservatory with Rev J L Hurlburt delivering an address on Sweepings of Gold. Officers elected included President Rev A E Wins hip vice presidents Rev A E Dunning Miss A M Chapin secretary R H Magwood treasurer George Ferrari and executive committee Rev William Full Rev A M Osgood Fred E Keay Mrs E M White and Miss Jennie Hobbs.
Tur Jones McDuffee Stratton at 120 Franklin street reports large importations of decorated porcelain and Fayence toilet sets in colors matching chintzes draperies and wallpapers. Elegant Royal Worcester and Minton style dinner services are in stock along with genuine India camphor wood chests for storing furs and woollens.
Keeler & Co. at 81-91 Washington street offers a broad soft spring couch named Haven of Rest. The ad targets the invalid, weary business person, and tired book-keeper, promising rest and comfort to all who buy.
United States District Court on April 19 convict Levi G. Pratt of passing a counterfeit $20 bill from Poughkeepsie National Bank. He receives five years in state prison and a $1000 fine. Thomas Dolan stands trial for making and passing counterfeit nickels. Charles J. Jacobs tried for operating a retail malt liquor business without proper tax payment.
Supreme Judicial Court case from April 19 involves W Allen J Gates Barnett and others versus Edward N Fenno and others. The dispute centers on title to 120 bags of scoured wool sold to W M Brown & Co in Boston under alleged good credit, later said to be in failing finances. Defendants claim advances were made and deny plaintiffs held title. Plaintiffs, Albany wool dealers, allege knowledge of Brown & Co’s condition and improper transfer. Testimony ended and arguments followed.
The first session adjourned with illness of the judge and jurors excused to Tuesday. A list of cases includes 4560 Farmer v Farmer, 4474 Clark v Woodbury, 4174 Flynn v Mass Beneft, and many others. Second session set to resume Tuesday with juries and trials including No. 4651 James Leary v Michael McManus and No. 4701 Robert Shaw v Daniel Rodden, among numerous tort actions and pending motions. Fourth and Fifth sessions outline continued hearings on divorce cases, transfers of April list matters, and scheduling across multiple dates at 22 School Street.
In Suffolk County Insolvency Court on April 19, creditors meetings were held for Charles Dixon and Jennie Bowker with adjournments to May 17 and May 3 respectively. The First National Bank petition to declare J Henry Stevenson Mason insolvent was dismissed by consent. Four first meetings for proof of debts and assignees were scheduled, with several assignees named including George H. Binney and Moritz C. Schutz.
George C. Irwin and Charles F. Snow operating as Irwin and Snow boot and shoe dealers at 200 and 202 Congress Street were held. The court confirmed an offer to pay 15 percent on the joint and separate estates.
In Essex County Salem April 19 the Supreme Court hears Hoag executor appeal of Probate Court fee settlement for Harriet Symonds estate of Peabody. Hoag appeals after Probate Court reduced the account while estate counsel H Niles and George Olman appear for the estate. In a separate matter Mrs H A Pike of Lynn is ordered committed for contempt for refusing to surrender property to administrator Gutterson per Feb 17 court order.
Probate court entries show returnable matters for next Tuesday in Suffolk County, including multiple trustee, guardian, administrator and executor accounts and petitions. Notable items include William Bacon trustee seventh account for L. C. Aultman, Benjamin Beal fourteenth account for Adaline Beal, Mattie Bernson administration petition, and many others across guardianship, probate of wills, and change of name.
Docket shows Hurley fined for assault and battery and King and Wright fined for liquor law violations. Several cases include embezzlement, drunkenness, larceny, breaking and entering, and various assaults with associated defendants. Roster includes Rankin Doherty Ford Harkins Kimball Lyons Drury McDonald Dolan and others.
Municipal Court hears Curtis and Evy Jr and Albert G. Stone charged with obtaining 25 dollars by false pretences from Rosa Hall through a dressmaking contract. Stone's case continued until next Thursday.
Notice that on Tuesday April 23 1889 at 9 30 a m Walter L Church and Joseph Sharkey will be admitted as attorneys at law if found qualified John Noble Clerk April 19 1889
The Sunday notices list Easter services across Arlington Street Church Bromfield Street Church Boston Music Hall and many more. Rev. Brooke Hertford Rev Edward Everett Hale and other ministers preach at 10:30 a.m. with post service festivals and choirs. Public invited to Union Hall and various venues for morning prayers and special musical programs.
Housewife suggests Pearline as a remedy to stiff or wrinkled linen. The ad tone urges husbands to try the detergent to keep fabrics looking neat and new. It promotes domestic efficiency and inexpensive laundering results.
Good Friday observed across churches with crowded interiors and sombre rites. Cathedral of the Holy Cross held presanctified mass led by Archbishop Williams with black vestments. Immaculate Conception featured Passion sung by Boston College clergy. Berkeley Street’s First Church and King's Chapel hosted sermons and addresses. Stock exchange and public schools closed for the day.
This year will be memorable for a large movement of Americans abroad with a major London Sunday school convention and a civil engineers convention, while steamship lines expect a busy season. E A Adams & Co, agents for White Star to Liverpool and Red Star to Antwerp, report business well above prior years and also operate Azores packets with the bark Sarah due around May 1. Travelers urged to visit 115 State Street, Boston offices.
Warner's Log Cabin Sarsaparilia Hops and Buch Remedy Cough and Consumption Remedy Hair Tonic Extract for External and Internal Use Plasters Rose Cream for Catarrh Liver Pills are advertised as old fashioned reliable remedies. They are produced by H. H. Warner Co proprietor of Warner's Safe Remedies and are stocked by all druggists.
The editors and reporters of the Boston Post presented night editor Frank M. Weeks with a handsome meerschaum pipe yesterday evening. Weeks, after more than seven years with the Post, leaves to join the Boston Herald nights desk and could not speak.
Yesterday the reserve officers were appointed patrolmen in the police department. Names include Daniel 8 Barry Station 2 Thomas F Brown Station 2 Michael J Cadigan Station 1 William F Cogan Station 13 Fred P Colby Station 2 William R Critckerson Station 9 Francis W Cunningham Station 7 Orlando H Curtis Station 2 Frank B Erskine Station 9 Thomas H Flaherty Station 7 James F Fuller Station 6 Alfred H Hildreth Station 13 Cornelius J McLaughlin Station 7 Robert A F Morse Station 10 Herbert I Nickerson Station 10 Hugh E O'Donnell Station 7 Samuel M Spooner Station 1 Henry C Tanck Station 9 Edward J White Station 14.
The Wells Memorial Corporation convened in its hall last evening with President Robert Treat Paine presiding and Humphrey B. Sullivan as secretary. The treasurer Charles W. Dexter reported expenses of 243.39 and receipts around 2000, the shortfall covered by association funds. The secretary's report lists 1712 members in good standing and officers elected include Paine as president, Dexter as vice president, Sullivan as secretary, with George A. Bridge and Nicholas Furlong as auditors. Delegates to the congress of workingmen's clubs in Kilvonkuli, Staten Island, N Y on May 23 are Thomas J. Stokes, Nicholas Furlong, and Joseph F. Gilchrist.
Only two days remain to buy Colchis Mining Company stock at three dollars per share. The notice urges quick action before the offer closes and investors lock in the price.
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