Campobello Island’s Hotel Scene and Road to Leisure
A Campobello Island correspondent paints the resort as a remote, growing idyll. Wealthy Boston owners plan continued improvements with roads, Tyn y Coed and Tyn y Maes hotels, steam launches, and scenic drives from Eastport to Lubec and St Stephen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campobello
International Line
Boston
Eastport
Portland
Boston & Maine
Maine Central
Bar Harbor
Machias
Lubec
Passamaquoddy Bay
Dominion
Deer Island
Indian Island
Tyn-y-Coed
Friar’s Bay
Owen
Admiral Owen
Tyn-y-Maes
Campobello Island
Campobello Company
Bay
Bay of Fundy
Grand Manan
Friar’s Cliff
Summer guests at Campo Bello reveal East Coast elite list
A long roster of visitors from Boston to Chicago fills Campo Bello as summer season unfolds. The article notes cool nights, pleasant walks, and frequent dances with cottages dotting the island. A detailed guest list highlights many prominent families and individuals.
Funeral of Richard C. Greenleaf at Arlington Street Church
The funeral of the late Richard C. Greenleaf was held yesterday at Arlington Street Church. Members of C. F. Hovey & Co. filled the left aisle, with mourners and pallbearers in the broad aisle. Coffin borne from Newbury street residence to the altar. Attendees included Samuel Johnson, William Endicott Jr., and many prominent figures. Remains taken to Forest Hills Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard C. Greenleaf
Arlington Street Church
C. F. Hovey & Co
Newbury Street
Samuel Johnson
William Endicott, Jr
Thomas Mack
T. T. Bouvé
Mr. Herford
Grindall Reynolds
Messrs
John Shepard
Eben D. Jordan
R. H. Stearns
William A. and
Clarence Hovey
Mr. Greenleaf
Henry Endicott
Henry Endicott, the Hon. M. P. Kennard, Henry A. Turner
Nathaniel J. Bradlee
William H. Baldwin
Charles L. Flint
William H. Kennard
H. W. Torrey
Harvard University
D. N. Whitney
G. W. Warren
W. Li. Coffin
General &. A. Osborn
Josiah Bradlee
S. A. Stetson
W. H. Coverly
The
Home For Aged Men
Boston Natural History and
Boston Microscopic Societies
Forest Hills Cemetery
Johnson
S. P. Mandell
George L. Lovett
Union spy Partlan Worsley dies at age 67 in Foster Brook
Obituary notes Partlan Worsley known as the Union spy of the Shenandoah died at his Foster Brook home aged 67. Before the war he sold fancy goods in Massachusetts and raised a company in the Fourteenth Massachusetts Heavy Artillery. He aided blockade running inquiry for Major General Augur and served as a Mosby spy before returning to Boston to marry Helen Isabelle Francis. He later led detectives during Lincoln’s assassination era and ran a park restaurant in the Bradford oil fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Partlan Worsley
Shenandoah
Foster Brook
Massachusetts
Fourteenth
Massachusetts Heavy Artillery
Lee Butler
C. C. Aagur
Bradford Oil Fields
Point of Pines to Host Sixteen Hour Musical Festival
Ad Neuendorff's great Music Hall orchestra and J. Thomas Baldwin's Military Band combine for seven noon to 9 30 p m concerts at Point of Pines. The midsummer festival, Aug 14 for eight days, features a 100‑piece band, soloists, and new military band works with orchestral, operatic and popular selections. Admission remains unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point of Pines
Ad Neuendorff
Great Music Hall
J. Thomas Baldwin
New Orleans
Music Hall
Rare Boston Auction of Chandeliers and Japanese Ware
A mortgagee’s sale by Lewis J. Bird & Co. offers one of the finest stocks of chandeliers mirrors and Japanese ware with Kiota and Jaga pieces. There is no reserve and the sale occurs Tuesday and Wednesday at the former Bliss & Perkins store 173 Tremont Street Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Lewis J. Bird & Co
Boston
Bliss & Perkins
Tremont Street
Alfred Captures the Wires Race at Saratoga
Crowds braved drizzle as five races went off at Saratoga. Alfred won the opening one mile race with Rosalind second and Broughton third. King Crab took the five-eighths race for two-year-olds with Fleurette second. Wahoo won the principal event after a head and neck duel, and Chance claimed the fourth race. Wellington won the closing selling steeplechase. Tomorrow features an eight-day slate with Kearney stakes among the highlights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoca
Sprcrar
Lewis Clark
Ascola
Ten Strike
Miller
Stieger
Broughton
Polona
Rosalind
Alfred
Valiant
Crittenden
Nat Goodwin
Cora L
Pomona
Nat Godwin
Amanda Warren
Rapine
Cruiser
King Crab
Birdie B
Elmira
Charlotte
Delhine
Mint Bloom
Katie
Fleurette
Pee- Weep
Hinda
Cantalet
Fieurette
Voltigeur
Pee-Weep
Idalene Cotton
Florimore
Swift
Wahoo
Miss Motley
Lottery
Harwood
Queen Elizabeth
Flarimore
Merphy
Buffalo
Santa Claus
Orlando
Clones
Inique
Woodflower
Chance
Mary Hamilton
George L
Unique
Wellington
Beechmore
Cyclone
King Troubler
Rory O’more
Doctor
Patterson
Lucy Lightfoot
Aurelian
Justin Mack
Kor O’ More
Ishaaones
Nettle
Fenelon
Royal Arch
Boaz
Springfield
Millie
Darboyne
Modesty
Long View
Volante
Lucky B
Is the Thistle Safe Captain Dutton Fears
Captain Dutton of the Bothnia fears for the Thistle’s safety after the Cunard steamer reached Boston from Liverpool. The Bothnia endured severe gales from July 26 to July 27 and strong seas en route to 20 west. If the Thistle left Glasgow July 25 it likely met the same severe weather, giving rise to anxiety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dutton
Cunard
Bothnia
Boston
Liverpool
Thistle
Queenstown
Glasgow
Despised Banana Peel Powers Shoe Shine on Train
An Eastern Pullman conductor uses an old banana skin to polish boots. He explains that banana skins soften blacking and provide a lasting shine, suggesting street boot blacks collect skins for economy and passenger protection.
Dramatic Notes and Upcoming Openings at Local Theaters
The Chimes of Normandy withdraws tonight at Oakland Garden. Next week Virginia with W. H. Rochester as Deville, plus Kate Uart Bessie Fairbairne and Harry Brown in comic parts. Aphrodite at the Museum runs this afternoon and evening. its run ends next week. Howard Atheneum opens Aug 13 with Emily Soldene troupe. Globe Theatre opens Aug 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normandy
Oakland Garden
Virginia
W. H. Rochester
Deville
Kate Uart
Bessie Fairbairne
Harry Brown
Aphrodite
Museum
Arbitration decision satisfies horseshoers and street railway
Both the horseshoers and the street railway company express satisfaction with the State board of arbitration ruling. President Powers notes wages set by the board were lower than the company asked, but roughly evenly split with the workers demand. No further trouble is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horseshoers
State Board of Arbitration
Powers
Fraud labeled Italian count exposed in Macaroni Quip
A man dubbed a fraud reacts to the claim of being an Italian count. He argues a genuine nobleman would eat macaroni differently, twisting portions around his ears and neck as a sign of pretended nobility.
Along Shore in Massachusetts Strikes a Summer Tone
Gleaner surveys Massachusetts shore life from Nahant to Bar Harbor noting Boston social climate, rising taste for readings, summer homes and colonial revival styles. The piece contrasts literary visitors, travel desires, and the busy August fly with thoughts on keeping stay at homes and a proposed club haven like Caltonwood for seaside respite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Shore
Nahant
Boston
Bar Harbor
New York
Philadelphia
Caltonwood
Niagara River
Buffalo
English Woodstock Carpets Sold by Local Agents
The only American agents for the sale of English Woodstock carpets are John H. Pray, Bons & Co, of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodstock
John H. Pray
Bons & Co
This
City
Rumor of Stock Exchange Links West End and Consolidated
President Powers says no transfer certificates have reached his office yet but hints the rumor may be true. He notes other shares not owned by Moody Merrill have moved, and foresees a possible plan to merge the two lines into a single corporation after next Tuesday's board meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moody Merrill
American Loan and Trust Company
West End
Powers
Merrill
Mr. Powers
Supreme Judicial Court Grants Decree on Medieval Mortgage
In Waltham Nathaniel P Banks petitions under chapter 237 of the Acts of 1882 to settle his title to an estate once mortgaged by Jacob Gale to Theodore Lyman in 1522. The court orders a decree setting forth facts and findings to prevent future actions to enforce the mortgage. H W Mason represents the petitioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Judicial Court
Devens
J. Nathaniel P. Banks
Waltham
Jacob Gale
Theodore Lyman
H. W. Mason
Notable City Notes and Court Roundup
Mt Pleasant police captain Graves is seriously ill with pneumonia. Webber and Moore of New York Life threaten guilty pleas and fines. A watch valued at 100 dollars was stolen from Robert W Walsh. In Municipal Court several milk sellers were fined 50 dollars and costs. Walter Smith and Henry Fay cases continued. The Longfellow steamer sustained gear damage near Boston Harbor and was towed. The White Cloud brought the largest gorilla to Boston. Mrs Mary Ann McElroy’s funeral was in Charlestown. George Laforse fined 10 dollars for theft. Nantasket travel expected heavy with Rowe’s wharf crowds and Reeves’s Band. Police Relief Association to pay 1000 dollars to Thomas Morrow’s heirs. 304 dollars in sick benefits since. Joseph Godere charged with selling leased goods. he is allowed until September to restitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Graves
Mt. Pleasant
Webber and Moore
New York Life Company
Robert W. Walsh
Townsend Place
A. Brummett
Shawmut Avenue
Ellen Sullivan
Friend Street
Lewis K. Sweet
Washington Street
Edward J. Brown
Church Street
Edward L. Knapp
Jonas B. Kendall
Walter H. Smith
Henry L. Fay
Longfellow
Spit
Boston Harbor
Provincetown
Vigilant
Jenkins
White Cloud
Boston
Africa
Mary Ann McElroy
St. Mary’s Church
Charlestown
Holy Cross Cemetery
Malden
Massachusetts
George Laforse
Nantasket
Rowe's Wharf
Reeves
Police Relief Association
Thomas Morrow
Joseph Godere
Godere
Noted Clergyman Dr Abbott K Kittredge to Preach in Berkeley Street
Dr Abbott K Kittredge of Madison Avenue Reformed Church New York will preach for two Sundays at Berkeley Street Church. He previously led in Chicago and Charlestown and left a legacy including 61500 in church contributions 2448 additions to the church 2000 youth led to Sunday school three colonies sent to other city parts and a new edifice replacing one burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbott K. Kittredge
Madison Avenue Reformed Church
New York
Berkeley Street
Withrow
Chicago
Dr. Kittredge
Charlestown
Back Room Raided At Harvard Square Barber Shop
In Cambridge a barber named Richardson operated a back room that drew customers. Police suspected illegal liquor sales and raided the shop, finding a gallon of liquor after five men entered and one waited for service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barber Richardson
Harvard Square
Cambridge
Sam
Ninth consecutive promenade concert opens at Music Hall
The ninth week of the Music Hall promenade concert season begins this evening with a brilliant programme arranged by Director Neuendorff for Saturday night patrons. The fiftieth night of the season follows on Monday evening with a programme of rare musical attraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Music Hall
Neuendorff
Peach Train Arrives This Morning Over New York and New England
The first peach train of the season reaches the city this morning via the New York and New England railroad. It was loaded in Delaware on Thursday, a 400 mile distance and a 32 hour run. Last year the first train arrived August 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York & New England Railroad
Delaware
Man Confesses Motive After Attempted Jewelry Theft
Adolph Branan tried to steal rings and jewelry valued at 35 dollars from Thomas Sweeney of 883 Wann Sees street yesterday morning. Sweeney pursued Branan along Washington street and captured him. Branan claimed a sick wife and unemployment forced the theft to buy medicines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Branan
Thomas Sweeney
Wann Sees Street
Sweeney
Branan
Washington Street
Coercion and Trial by Jury at Kerry Assizes
The Pall Mall Gazette notes that juries at Kerry assizes repeatedly acquitted prisoners of agrarian offences. Mr Justice O'Brien laments unfaithfulness by jurors and argues that government oppression destroys justice, provoking juries to resist with acquittals as repression grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pall Mall Gazette
Kerry Assizes
O’brien
Digestylin Shows Promising Digestion Relief
Dr. H. Somafer reports highly satisfactory results from Digestylin used for indigestion and dyspepsia. Available at all druggists, or 1 bottle from W. F. Kidder & Co., 83 John Street, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Somafer
W. F. Kidder & Co
John Street
N. X
Sanford's Ginger Story Warns of Summer Dangers
The piece touts Sanford's Ginger as a preventive for summer perils. It claims the product guards against climate, food, and water risks, cures indigestion, purifies water, boosts circulation after chill, and wards off malarial and contagious influences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saxronp
Sanford's Ginger Health Tonic and Invigorator Claims
An 19th century advertisement touts Sanford's G inger as a healthful summer drink mixed with water or milk and as a safe remedy for delicate women children and the aged. It promotes Saxfordp s Ginger as a safe inv igorator for the nervous sleepless and overworked and claims it curb cravings for intoxicants and aid digestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Saxforp
John Fearney Mfg Co Makes Assignment In Cincinnati
Joseph Guertin Jr baker and coal and wood dealer at Manville is reported failed. James J Corcoran grocer of Pittsburg has been attached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fearney
Cincinnati
Joseph Guertin, Jr
Baker
Manville
A. L
James J. Corcoran
Grocer
Pittsburg
Penn
Massachusetts Fish and Game Law Highlights for 19XX
The Massachusetts Fish and Game Association outlines key protections. It lists seasons for game birds and mammals, and fishing restrictions including bass trout salmon and lobsters. It notes deer, insectivorous birds, and songbirds may not be killed, and that netting in ponds is forbidden. The pamphlet is available free from Henry J. Thayer, secretary, 246 Washington Street, Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Fish and Game Association
Henry J. Thayer
Washington Street
Boston
Boston Concert by Thirty-One Piece Band Conducted by J B Claus
The city of Boston presents a Sunday afternoon concert performed by a band of thirty-one musicians under Mr J B Claus. Works include Overture Ludovic Semiramide di? Valses Deux Yeux Herois Fantasie A Fairy Tale William Tell The Daughter of the Regiment L Elegante Derby Day Lohengrin Basquit Introduction and bridal chorus Wagner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
J. B. Claus
Ludovic
Watson
Demace
J. M. Floclkton
Aeike Thie Basquit
Lohengrin
Wagner
Forged Check Swindle Hits Haverhill Street Store
A man named Samuel Hirsch of 310 Shawmut avenue offered a $25 check drawn on J F Folsom Co for a tank at J J Keefe fearing a forgery. Keefe rejected it and learned a $13 showcase was also bought with a worthless check. He alerted Chief Inspector Hanscom. police seek the suspect and the changed $12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Hirsch
Shawmut Avenue
J. F. Folsom & Co
The Barber Congressman
Obituary of Joseph H. Ratney or Ratney, a former congressman described as a Congo species Black figure. Born as a slave in Charleston, he escaped during the Civil War, barbered on a West Indian island, then returned to South Carolina and served eight years in Congress. Details of life, popularity, and a political downfall in Maryland district follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph H. Ratney
Georgetown
D. C
Charleston
West India Islands
South Carolina
Congress
Joseph
Alexandria
Congressional
Washington
Hlocker
Joe
Timore
New York Cowboy Rescues Boy From Rampaging Texas Steer
A Texas steer broke loose in First Avenue causing panic among crowds. A Buffalo Bill inspired rider rounded up the beast with a lasso, bringing it to a halt and saving bystanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
First Avenue
Buffalo Bill
Is Beafness an Affliction of the Past
Cleveland physicians report a case of near total deafness relieved instantly by a device praised as wonderful and invisible credited to H. A. Wales of Bridgeport Connecticut. The patient had been deemed hopeless after many remedies failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
H. A. Wales
Bridgeport
Conn
Pacific House Opens at Nantasket Beach on South Shore
Pacific House at Nantasket Beach Massachusetts welcomes transient and permanent guests. Located on rocky ground at the water edge, it offers a fine ocean view. W B Brathway Proprietor. Distributed items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Brathaway
Propr
DLV Iden DS
POSH at New England resorts list of purchase sites
The Post notes the POSH newspaper is sold at prominent New England summer resorts. It lists many locations from the White Mountains to Maine and Massachusetts including Bethlehem New Hampshire Lumber towns and coastal hotels, with outlets such as Profile in Franconia Notch and Ocean House in Newport Rhode Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Bay
Boston
New Hampshire
Wentworth
Robin
New England
Richard Lavers Papers Reveal English Sister and Salem Home
An examination of Richard Lavers's papers shows he had a sister Mrs. Naber in England with whom he corresponded. He once owned 10 Carpenter Street in Salem and had falsely disposed of it. He was a neat person with a friend from his days, though details about his assets remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Lavers
Salem
Naber
England
Carpenter Street
Morocco
Abd Azo
Cayo
Sunday Services at Union Hall and Bowdoin Common
Sunday vesper services promoted by the B Y M Christian Union with talks by Rev A D Maye of Boston and musical selections by Movart Male quartet. An address by Hon Elijah A Morse is planned on Bowdon Common at 6 p m. Also events at the Association Hall and the New Jerusalem Church with morning services at 10 30 a m led by Rev James Reed and preaching by Rev John Goddard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Y.M. Christian Union
Vesper Servic Simunday
Union Halk
Boylston Street
A. D. Maye
Boston
Movart
Everett L. Hil
Sydney Howe
Min S. Curbsworth
Maurice A
Elijah A. Morse
Canton
Mass
Association
Boylston
Berkeley Streets
Boston Society OF HE New Jerusalem
Rain Street
Beacon Street
James Reed
John Goddard
Cincinnal
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Wotel Tyn-y-Coed and
Ita Gay Company
Samuel Wells
Russell Sturgis
James Roosevelt
Atkinson
C.J. Atkinson
John Lathrop
Gorham Haubbard
Frothingham
Miss Hubbard
Mies Fuller
Miss L. Bangs
Moss BE. Bangs
Mies L
Alice Parker
Edward L. Chaffee
Charles Pratt
R. H. White
Samuel Wells, Jr
N. W. Curtis
Master Philip Curtis
Hamilton Rowan Curtis
Lewis W. Tappan
Miss Swift
Edward A. Horton
Horton
M. M. Tidd
David Paine
Causten Browne, Jr
O. H. Sampson
Miss Sampson
T. Jefferson Coolidge
L. M. Sargent
J. Atkinson
BK. B. Russell
J. G. Wells
H. B. Sargent, Jr
Alexander 5. Porter
William Stanford Stevens
John Henley
Onilds
Harvey A. Clarke
Jessie D. Clarke
I. M. Browne
W. Vinal
Henry C. Hutchins
Causten Browne
Crosby
Howland
John Brewer
Grace Payson
Bradley
John Heardy
George Lewis
Miss Lewis
Miss Noursé
Anna Nourse
Norton Chase
Albany
N. Y
William Wall
Edward D. Perry
William Shaw Bowen
D. A. Loring
M. #. Hanley
Maud Hanley
F. M. Blodgett
F. L. Loring
Edmund Wetmore
Misa Hudson
Isaac A. Singer
Miss Singer
Master Singer
Miss Mills
Alfred English
Davis English
George H. Learnsey
George H. LeHuray
Summit
Nis
A. Murrough
New Brunswick
N. J
D. R. Morrison
O’hara
T. M. Carnagie and Family
van Bibber
Alice van Bibber
Baltimore
Hastings
Brooklyn
H. N. Aldrich
Providence
R. J
S. H. Nickerson
Calais
Walter A. Beale
B. E. Beale
Rockland
Charles Almy
James Murray Howe
Archibald Howe
C. N. Cogswell
Nathan Tufts
Alice Tufts
Somerville
EE. P. Richardson
Maibon G. Richardson
Milton
D. A. Isham
Hibbs
Ill
Henry G. Bryant
Bryant
H. Pryor Almen
Charles Hacker
Charles F. Rockwell
Aliss Bradley
Pingrim
Greenleaf
Brooke Herford
Saratoga
Captain Dutton
Browning
Shelley
Robert Browning
Howells
New World
Files
Beverly Farms
Hingham
Cushing
Matthew Cushing
Norfolk
Gleaner
President Powers
Sanford’s
Sanford
Ginger
Fish and Game Association
the Barber Congressman
NEW York Cowboy
Pacific House
Nantasket Beach, Mass
the Post
White Mountains
Bethlehem
N. H
Fabyans
Crawford
Twin Mountain
Eec
N. Jones
Gorham
Glen House
Franconia Notch
Profile
Plymouth
Pemigewasset
R. R. Tapper
Weirs
Story
S. Ashland
D. C- Merrill
Jefferson
N. I
R. B. Eastman
Lancaster
N H
Linscott
Laconia
J. F. Harriman
Lake Village
J- M. Hubbard
Lisbon
George F. Stanley
Merediter
George H. Sanborn
Wolfeboro
Swampscott, Mass
Gone House
EK. Boynton
Magnolia
Hesperus
LL. Lycett
H. O. Marshall
Beach Bluif
Preston
Newcastle
Wentyworth
Isles OF Shoals
Appledore
Rye Beach
Farragut
Hampton Beach
R. Laird
Filmouth
Bangor
Bangor House
Kennebunk
J. H. Otis
Old Orchard
G. E. Fogg
Mouse Island
Sameset
House
MT. Desert
Foster
A. W. Bee
Breen
S. Nantasket
Brown
Cohassefp
Bates
Scituate
S. Duxbury
Peterson's
C. A. Smith
Falmouth
B. C. Swift
Sandwich
Shevlin
S. Hyannis
William Fowler
South Dennis
Underwood
Burgess
Brewster
Knowles
A. L. Putnam & Co
Cottage City
J. F. Murphy
Vineyard Haven
G. W. Eldridge
Nantucket
E. Hussey
Newport
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