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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1887

Page

9

YACHTS AND YACHTING Local notes on new builds and races

The Boston area yachting scene features multiple boatyard updates with new builds and overhauls. Catboats, sloop yachts, and steam launches are nearing launching, including a 27 foot catboat at Buzzard's Bay and vessels at Lawley's yard. The Mayflower dispute over centerboard concessions dominates discussions of potential involvement in English cups.

Hanley Buzzard’s Bay Violet Smith Egeria Echo Galatea Nimbus Edna Electra Lawley’s Cypress Theodore Jones Jones, McDuffee & Stratton Dinsmore City Point Dorothy Q Lawley Ramona Hi. G. Mann Nerita Holt Nautilus H. M Adams Hutchings & Pryor Mabel Captain White Undine Crescent William Zeigler Gem C. E. Billings Newton Geralia James & Co Essex George M. Winslow H. W. Coates New York Atlantic Seawanaka Fortuna Hovey Foster’s Wharf Beverly Newcomb Bedouin Titania Chamberlayne New York World England Paine

Concessions in Arrow Mayflower Race Talk in New York

An interview with yacht owner Tankerville Chamberlayne reveals bold conditions for a match with the Arrow and possible cups from Royal yacht clubs if the Mayflower joins a European race. Burgess and Paine remain skeptical, noting no official offers or plans to sail the Mayflower to England this season.

Clark General Paine England Mr. Burgess New York the World Tankerville Chamberlayne Arrow Ryde Portsmouth Royal Albert Yacht Club Southsea Brambles Royal Victoria Royal Southampton Chamberlayne English Burgess

The Trial of the Mediums in Municipal Court

Mr and Mrs Ross of West Concord street faced Judge Parmenter on a charge of obtaining money by a trick at a séance. Testimony and paraphernalia identified the ruse, while the judge adjourned the case until Friday to allow thorough consideration of the fraud claim and the defendants remained in bail.

Walker Arbecam Robert McLaughlin Metcalf C. A. Sraman Parmenter

A Mother's Terrible Deed Shocks Bel most Item

Mrs Ann Bell was arrested at her brother in law William Kerr's home in Belmont for killing her newborn infant a week earlier. She is dangerously ill and cannot attend court. Former nurse at Danvers Asylum, she visited Cambridge after hearing of her sister in law's illness, found her dead, gave birth in an outhouse, and buried the infant alive. The case was continued for one week with Mrs Bell committed to East Cambridge jail without bail.

Ann Bell William D. Kerr Belmont State Asylum For the Danvers Mrs. Kerr Cambridge McDaniel Rer East Cambridge

Boston City Notes Highlights and Local Incidents

The Friday Evening Club dined at Young's. Lectures on Yellowstone Park by Dr Hendrickson set for 7 45 pm at Association Hall. Loyal Legion members will entertain at People’s Church on April 25. Ada Armstrong pleaded guilty to stealing jewelry at the Dorchester District Court. A pedlar’s horse caused injuries on Washington Street. Mrs Watts and Edward Ryan were treated at City Hospital. Nantasket steamer to Nantasket Beach. Star of the East to Kennebec. Henry Taft held on cattle quarantine violations. Corner stone laid for Frank Ferdinand’s Warren street building. speech by Col Scott. A death notice error for Sigourney Fay corrected in Mercantile Library records. East Boston ferries appoint ten quartermasters to aid pilots.

Ada Armstrong Consumptives Grove Hall Dorchester District Court Pedler Orange Street Washington Washington Street E. H. Watts Edward Ryan Bradford Street City Hospital Star of the East Kennebec Henry F. Taft Brighton District Court Frank Ferdinand Warren Street John A. Scott Ferdinand Mercantile Library Association Sigourney W. Fay East Boston W. H. Allen James A. Trevor L. F. W. Hall John O’brien R. B. Craig Roger Sullivan William F. Gainey James McHugh C. J. Driscoll W. J. Hartnett

Library of Samuel P Fowler to be sold at auction

The Samuel P Fowler library of Danvers will be sold at auction by Charles F Libbie & Co on Wednesday Thursday and Friday next week. The collection holds between 3000 and 4000 volumes with a focus on early American and English history and standard literature. The library is clean well preserved and includes rare editions in fine condition. Americana is the standout feature with works spanning the nation s history, plus a strong English history and voyages and travels collection.

Samuel P. Fowler Danvers Charles F. Libbie & Co England

Down the Harbor Excursion of 274 Officials

A 274 member delegation from the Legislature, city officials, and doorkeepers sailed down the harbor aboard the Hugh O’Brien. They inspected Old Harbor Point pumping station, the Moon Island basins, and the Deer Island facility, with luncheon on board and a Boston arrival around 5 pm led by Mayors Mitchell and Kimball and other officials.

Legislature Senate House Adams Hugh O’brien Old Harbor Point Moon Island Deer Island Mitchell Chelsea Kimball Newton Jackson T. F. Doherty Ther Boston

Boston Journal Notes on Charity and Social Wit

A reflective column praises Bos ton women for funding the Blind Kindergarten through Mrs Anagnos and family efforts. It recounts stage notes from Mr Howells play Mouse Trap in Paris speculation, jokes on Back Bay fashions and mumps, a letter carrier career, summer resort lore with a fatal drainage tale, Mark Twain critique of English lessons, and children misreading poetry with unintended humor.

A New Leyland Steamer for Belfast Fleet

Leyland line plans a new steel steamer built in Belfast to join its fleet. The vessel aims to mirror the Venetian in length and depth, with a wider beam for greater carrying capacity. The Venetian measures 423.6 feet long and over 41 feet beam with a gross tonnage of 4136. the new ship will be similar in size, slightly wider, and not yet completed.

Leyland Line Belfast Ireland Shea

Bay State Gas Company Seeks Warmer Rates Through Competition

The Bay State Gas Company announces work finishing this summer and warns consumers against signing contracts now as competition will lower rates. The firm will supply water gas or nearly double the power of coal gas and cost about 20 percent less at the meters.

BAY State Gas Company

Infringement Suit and Boston Court Docket Actions

The April docket includes Nelson v Bostoney Company patent infringement actions. Superior Court sessions hear damages cases for injuries and death involving John Donohue and the New York & New England Railroad. Appeals on nurse services and loans from Isaiah Knowles estate are reviewed. Numerous civil actions, verdicts, and continuances populate the calendar, with cases against local railroad firms and ferry companies.

United States Nelson Jgeorge E Superior Court Bavon John Donohue New York & New England Railroad Company Same John M Thomas P. Donohue J. E. Cotter C.A. Marden E. C. Bolles R. M. Saltonstall George S. Knowles T. H. Tyndale J. B. Richardson Knowles Pronte Logan Dockray Constantinedes Des Pas Heinlein B. & P. Railroad Co Mcintosh Taylor Atherton B. & M. Railroad Co Dorey Boston McGaughey Richardson Dean Merkel Rothenberg Connelly Gillinger Hane Souther Harrington Roeth Metropolitan Railway Co Timony Blodgett James Crowley Winnisimmet Ferry Company Nellie Collison Navy Yard J. F. Doret J.O. Teele Michael McGuire Burnham Royce A. Johnes D.F. Crane Walter S. Berry Robert McWade C. H. Sprague E. B. Callender L. Girardin Augusta Boston & Albany Railroad Flynn Mass. Stan. Ben. Co Berry McWade Barrett McKay MccGee Kennedy Welsh Dowd Elec Dev. Mfg. Co Goodrich Goff Spofford Martin Tilton Murray Knight Whitney Averill Brick Thorpe Titus Crockett Cook Mason J. Tn Phillips Dodge D. Co Boston D. Co Gillis Swift Thayer Pippey Brown Powderly Noble Duffy Crowley Hennessey Boston & Maine RR Chipman Lash Navan Linton Allen Moran White Weston Va O'Hern Elder Marsh Miller Chadwick Cahil Stacy Augustus Hemmenway C. G. Keyes Demandant J. Thomas J. A. Maxwell Sheehy Mahoney MceShane Bell Bell. 8889—Mahony Vs. Old Colony R. A Hayden Lewis Young Storer Huguley Hall Hutchins Cooke Ordway Grant Nason Williams Freeman Kelley Niles

Parker vs Cogswell unduly influences Parker will appeal

No 676 Moses Parker appeals a Probate Court decree disallowing Mary H Parker's will leaving the bulk of her estate to Parker. The claim alleges undue influence. Jury out. Attorneys listed for appellant and defense. Uncontested divorce cases heard include Moses vs Moses and Nettles vs Nettles. Decrees nisi for cruelty adultery and drunkenness. Court adjourned to Monday for uncontested divorces.

Moses Parker William Cogswell Mary H. Parker H. P. Moulton J. B B. B. Jones E. T. Burley Ellen F. Moses Irvin S. Moses Clara L. Nettles Archibald Nettles Salem Mary A. Campbell John Campbell Amesbury Henrietta Young George N. Young

Civil Court Case Notes from Essex County Superior Court

Summary of multiple 1880s actions including Margaret A. Clifford suing Atlantic Cotton Mills for 5000 dollars over injuries from a snow slide on Canal street, the case falling on tenant liability. Also Scannell v Barrett with damages. Griffin v Phippen contract dispute. City of Newburyport v Creadon over insane pauper aid. Griswold v Lee sent to auditor. Names: Stearns Saunders Hale Jones Knox Stone Sweeney. Places: Hammond Newburyport Ipswich. Dates: January 1886. Amounts: 5000, 228 75, 18600, 6500.

Superior Civil Court Essex County Hammond J. Clifford Atlantic Cotton Mills Margaret A. Clifford Atlantic Mills Canal Street Atlantic Corporation John M. Stearns D. N C. G. Saunders Scannell Griffin Vs. Phippen Griffin John P. Sweeney City of Newburyport Creadon Ipswich F. W. Hale N. N. Jones Griswold William S. Knox A. C. Stone

Parker Appeal From Middlesex Probate Decree

Supreme Judicial Court of Middlesex County on April 22 hears Parker case appeal from a Middlesex probate judge decree. William Allen presiding. Argument centers on the probate ruling and its legal merits in probate matters.

Supreme Judicial Court Essex County Monron, C. J Middlesex County William Allen Parker

Harvard Sophomore Society Elects Freshman Class Ten

The Institute of 1770 elects its first ten freshmen, listing names from J. P. Hutchinson to R. F. Parker. Honorary members from ’89 are named. Harvard nine face Bowdoin at Holmes field this afternoon, while the lacrosse team trains. fourteen former players are in college this year.

Institute Harvard J. P. Hutchinson Philadelphia N. W. Mumford Rochester C. L. Grehore Boston R. Tyson Beverly Farms J. C. McCoy Troy N. Y W. H. Dame P. C. Stewart T. W. Slocum Jamaica Plain C. Greene Bowdoin College Holmes Field

English and French Shoes Offered by Henry H. Turrie Co

Messrs Henry H. Turrie Co at 435 Washington Street announce a special arrangement with Waukenphast Co of London and Henry Herth of Paris. The firm offers novelties in English and French shoes, promising fine stylish, first class goods for gentlemen.

Messrs HENRY+H Messrs. Vaukenphast

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Chamber- Jayne Mrs. Ross The Bar of Justice Judge Parmenter City Notes Massachusetts Loyal Legion Boston Woman’s Christian Temperance Union People’s Church Columbus Avenue Berkeley Street Anagnos Froebel Mr. Howell Howells Paris Back Bay South Cove Buffalo North Street Uncle Sam Mark Twain Gleaner Leyland Haarley & Co Royal Wilton Brussels Lowell Roxbury Worth Sampson’s H. A. Hartley & Co Brattle Square E. R Court S. Haynes Charles S. Hayden Hannah Downing Patrick Downing J.C. Kennedy Nathan Abbott Sanger Meehan Park Anderson Shevlin Hartwell Spillane Vincent Assignee Newton Nat'l Bank Kimbell Welch Row Cunio Regan Connell Glidden Lancaster Nat'l Bank Russell William E. Russell Mayer Harvard College Chester H. Graves & Sons America HA Haley XTRA Velvet Hassock Wilton Hassock Ha, Hartley & Co James D. Mitchell Morris Hooper T. C. Wendell St. Louis W. C. Rowe Columbus Suffolk County McKim Charles H. Wetmore Rockland Avenue Euna C. Atwood Pelham Tremont Street Lucien E. Pierce George A. Monroe West Broadway Charles R. Smith Middle An West Fourth Street South Hobson & Safford Border Street B. G. Dun & Co E. Russell & Co Mercantile Agency Canada New York City Eastern Middle States Little Wanderers Baldwin Place Te City West Newton Rutland Streets Union Church Republic Board of Managers William G. Brooks National Eagle Bank J. Warren Merrill Joseph Story Fay John 0. Bishop Vinny Nickerson Eben M. McPherson William D. Thayer James B. Richardson Ira E. Gray Sarah & Fay Barna Snow J. W. Tyler Oliver M. Wentworth HA. Harley & Co Geo. L. Swasey ECRU Nottingham Madras Portieres Holland John Kings & Son’s Glasgow Scotland Henry H Tuttle Washington ST Lawn and Garden Dressing Wm. Doogue Boston Public Gardens Bowker Fertilizer CO Beaver Chatham WM. H. Buckley & CO Winter Street B. Y. M. Christian Union Youngeople Union Hall Boylston Street Edward Hale Boylston Berkeley Streets Alexander MacKenzie William F. Kidder & Co John Street
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