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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1896
Page
8
Boston sale of high end clothing from a New York firm features 2400 dress suits 6.85 to 9.85 and 1800 overcoats 2.85 to 8.85 with patterns fresh and guaranteed. Assignee aims to sell for less than costs. sale runs daily until stock sold. The Yankee's 91 Summer St opens evenings for workers.
Amesbury on April 23 reports the Selectmen appoint Frank Clement registrar of voters for three years and name F. R. Whitcher and H. F. Chase as game wardens, outlining their new duties and terms of service.
The season features Middy Suits for small boys with neat toggery that is pretty and becoming. These outfits are well made and affordable in children’s clothing. Visit the Children's Department to view the finery for boys and consider the $3.00 hats on offer.
Daniel Chester French, a renowned sculptor from Boston, has attained a notable honor recognizing his contributions to American sculpture. The accolade highlights his enduring influence on public monuments and national artistic heritage.
The first American artist granted permission to erect an outdoor statue in Europe, a George Washington statue costing $20,000, was by Mr. French. Forming the Washington Memorial Association, American women secured Paris authorities’ consent to place the statue on Rue Washington. French, 46, studied in Boston, designed the Minute Men statue at Concord, spent two years in Florence, lived in Concord, Boston, and New York. His Milmore Memorial anchors his notable works in Forest Hills Cemetery.
The Senate adopted a request to appoint a committee to investigate Norfolk county commissioners. Senator Darling stated he acted with his colleague's support and said the inquiry aims to determine whether any dishonesty exists. The House is expected to concur, and the committee may sit during recess and report to the next General Court.
Boston will of T. T. Wyman leaves about twenty five charities and a large cash bequest. Relatives Susan Thompson and Wyman nieces and nephews Samuel and W. C. Wyman challenge the will and codicil dated 1894 and 1885 in Suffolk Probate Court before Judge McKim. Executors are A. F. Estabrook and C. H. Watson with counsel for claimants listed.
Ayer on April 23 announced the Selectmen have granted fiess and fourth class liquor leases to Bartholomew McGrail, proprietor of the Taylor House, and to Mrs. William Moore and Mrs. George Moore, proprietors of the Globe Hotel. The price is $30, the same as the past two years.
Creditors of H. A. Fuller of Newton appeared in the Insolvency Court at Ha Cambridge with lawyer Frank Burke presenting a 10 cent on the dollar settlement offer. Debtor filed for insolvency April 2 citing 70000 in unsecured debts and limited assets. Creditors include Webster Cook & Co Boston Boston Furnace Co M B N Ford J F Mullen and others. The hearing was continued to May 7 at 10 o'clock.
Washington and Cleveland fished today on the preserve of Mr. Henry Harrison near Leesburg about forty miles from Washington. They were accompanied by Secretary Mor and Joseph S. Miller the commissioner of internal revenue.
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