Fine Weather and Fast Tracks at Poughkeepsie Trotting Meet
The fourth annual New England Trotting Horse Breeders exhibition opened at Mystic Park Medford with large crowds and ideal weather. Three races were run Free Trade won the 2:24 class, Palm captured the futurity stake for mares foaling in 1887, and Early Bird took a walkover in the 240 class. Judges included Drew Farnum and Heald. M. F. Alderman was superintendent. Stallions were displayed between races featuring many named horses and owners across New England and nearby states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Association of
Mystic Park
Medford
Free Trade
New England
Palm
F. H. Briggs
Auburn
Early Bird
George W. Leavitt
Boston
Messrs. C. Kk. Drew
Dover
N. H
J. R. Farnum
Waltham
Mass
John Heald
Portland
M. F. Alderman
Lexington
May Bee
Albion
Maria Legacy
Legacy
Maybee
Free
Trade
Tree
B. G
T. J. Marsh
Bee
Bo m
G. H. Hicks
Bog
Randley& Whi
Daises Golden
Grandrotting Circuit opens in Poughkeepsie with two trotting heats
In cloudy weather at Poughkeepsie August 19 the Grandrotting Circuit began with a 2:30 trot and a 2:25 pace. Soto led in the trotting but crashed sulky during heat three, Lucretia won some heats, and Jacko impressed in the pace. Final day actions were set for the next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Soto
Lucretia
Robert M. Taylor
Seto
Jacko
Iowa
Crawford
Sato
Abdallah Mamillino
Avce Scakac Tne
Dutorela
Ceseas
Andrews
Lasenay
Franck Durich
C.escecsess
Cera Uta
Cace Vans
Yune
Fire record reports multiple blazes and casualties
The dispatch lists fires across several towns. Mt Athos Monastery in Bevarape suffers partial destruction with twelve monks dead. Point Riche Lighthouse on Newfoundland’s west coast destroyed by fire. A dwelling and barn near West Rangourn burn in an incendiary blaze. New England Terra Cotta Company works lose substantial value in a quick fire. Timber lot near Haverning burns with millions of feet of lumber lost. Multiple minor urban fires in Haverning, Somerville and Dorchester report limited damage and various causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bevarape
Mt. Athos
Orrawa
Marine Department
Point Riche
Newfoundland
Straits of Belle Isle
England
West Rangourn
Elbridge Gorry
Hobart
Vermont Mutual
Revere
New England Terra Cotta Company
Payson Street
David McIntosh
Haverning
N. H
Silsby & Knight
Newbury
Official denial on Canada bonding privileges issue
Acting Secretary of the Treasury Spaulding said Montreal reports of discrimination against Canada in bonding privileges are news to him. He indicated no contemplated change in current policy and no action suggesting a shift since the secretary’s response to the congressional inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
the Treasury
Spaulding
Montreal
Canada
Navy Orders Move Officers to Naval Academy
Naval orders list several officers bound for the Naval Academy this month and next. Alexander Sharp is ordered to duty Sept. 2, Chester M. Kuepfner to Sept. 20, B. W. Hodges detached from the naval observatory Sept. 1 and sent to the Pinta Oct. 6, James T. Smith detached from the Pinta and reassigned to the Naval Academy, William S. Benson detached from the Dolphin for Sept. 29, and Richard Juck granted six months of sick leave from the Philadelphia station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washmetrox
Naval
Alexander Sharp
Naval Academy
Chester M. Kuefper
B. W. Hodges
Naval Observatory
James T. Smith
William
Benson
Dolphin
Richard Juck
Philadelphia
Notre Dame School painters fall from scaffolding in Waltham
In Waltham on August 19 Ed ward Jewett fifty, Matthew Maloney, and James Lee fell about thirty feet when staging failed at Notre Dame School. Lee uninjured. Jewett broken leg and internal injuries. Maloney arm broken and head wounds. Both men were taken to City Hospital. Jewett likely to die. They worked for J M Whelan Son. first accident for the firm in forty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltham
Edward Jewett
Matthew Maloney
James Lee
Notre Dame
Lee
Jewett
Maloney
City Hospital
Menu
J.M. Whelan & Son
First North American Volapiik Convention in City Aug 21 23
The first annual convention of the North American Association for the Propagation of Volapiik will convene in the city August 21 to 23 with delegates from twenty three states and territories. Public sessions, exhibits, and a dinner with toasts are planned. tickets available from secretary C Beale at 180 Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North American Association For the Propagation of Volapiik
New York
Connecticut
New Hampshire
Pennsylvania
Missour
Young Men’s Christian Association
Boylston
Berkeley Streets
Volapiik
Charles K. Sprague
GILT EDGE INVESTMENT AND HOOD'S SARSAPARILLA NOTICE
A limited amount of treasury stock of Luther Watkins Corporation can be secured at par at the fiscal agent office in Equitable Building. Hood's Sarsaparilla boasts unique curative powers for impure blood and digestion. International Steamship Co offers $5 round trips to eastern Maine New Brunswick and Nova Scotia with departures from Commercial Wharf on select days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Luther ©. Watkins
Kroom 27
Equitable Building
Hood
International Steamship Company
Maine
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
Convention Opens as Society of American Florists Merchants in Boston
Lieutenant Governor Haile and Mayor Hart welcome 500 delegates to the Society of American Florists convention in Horticultural Hall Boston. Sessions feature speeches by Calder Norton and Craig, annual address by President Jordan, reports on nomenclature, membership, and education, plus a robust exhibit and a busy social program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haile
Hart
Society of American Florists
Horticultural Hall
Grand Army
J. M. Jordan
St. Louis
A. P. Calder
Gardeners and Florists’ Club of
Boston
National Society
M. Hi. Norton
Massachusetts
Germania Orchestra
Calder
Mayor Hart
Francis Parkman
America
Jordan
Robert Craig
Philadelphia
Craig
Pennsylvania
Boston Common
William ‘Trelease
Washington University
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Courts Decide Custody In Boudrow Case In Boston
In re Hattie M Boudrow on habeas corpus the Supreme Judicial Court ordered Annie W O Leary to produce the child and allowed the guardian to take custody from her. Guardian Charles W Birtwell to place the child with Mrs Washburn in Lopeka while mother’s appeal time expired. The court noted no case for delay to overturn probate guardianship. William CG Waite and J A Maxwell appeared. Cephas H Brackett vs The Mayor Boston mandamus sought to force payment for Rogers Park Brighton land. George H Kingsbury appeared for petitioner. J B Richardson for city. Irving A Evans vs Massachusetts Loan Trust Co et al bill in equity by a single unsecured creditor to prevent foreclosure. Sale set for next Saturday. plaintiff seeks delay but has no standing. A Prince for plaintiff. George Putnam and W W Gouch for Steam Heating Co.
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Supreme Judicial Court
Nowlton
Hattie M. Boudrow
Annie W. O'Leary
Boudrow
Charles W. Birtwell
Children’s Friend Society
New York
Probate Court
William CG
Waite
J. A. Maxwell
Cephas H. Brackett
Boston
Mandamus
City Council of
Rogers Park
Brighton
George H. Kingsbury
J. B. Richardson
Coultn
Irving A. Evans
Massachusetts Loan & Trast Company
Boston Steam Heating Company
Trust Company
Lbs
A. Prince
George, Putnam
W. W. Gouch
Steam Heating Company
Merriconeag House praised as popular Harpswell resort
In Casco Bay the Merriconeag House in Harpswell is highlighted for its charming summer resort qualities. The note cites large airy rooms excellent meals and ample opportunities for driving, bathing, fishing, boating and gunning with address for A. E. Pinkham Harpswell Me.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casco Bay
Maine
Merriconeag House
Harpswell
A. E. Pinkham
Music Hall Floral Feast Opens 62nd Horticultural Exhibition
The Boston Horticultural Society unveils its 62nd annual show at Music Hall with two departments for flowers and fruit. Notable displays include orchids by F L Ames, exotic palms, aquatic plants, and a lavish centerpiece by W E Doyle and Frank Becker. The event runs to Friday, with ladies day Thursday and judges still deciding prizes for mantelpiece and fireplace decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society of American Florists
Music Hall
Horticultural Society
Botanical Gardens
Harvard
W. E. Doyle
Frank Becker
Cambridge
E. D. Sturtevant
W. ST. Kidder
Washington
F. L. Ames
Galvin Bros
Gormley & Son
Twombley
David Allan
R. M. Pratt
Napoleon
Rides for Invalids aided by Boston Young Men's Union
The benevolent action committee of the Boston Young Men's Christian Union reports the seventeenth year of the charity Rides for Invalids. Six hundred carriage orders issued, about one thousand five hundred fifty users, harbor excursion tickets 1483, horse car tickets 5561. Hospitals and homes listed include Massachusetts General, City Hospital, Carney Hospital, Children’s Hospital, St Elizabeth’s, Roxbury and Winthester aged homes, and Women’s groups. Subscriptions may be mailed to William H. Baldwin, 15 Boylston St, marked Rides for Invalids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Young Men’s Christian Union
Boston
Massachusetts Gneral Hospital
Massachusetts Homeopathic Hospital
City Hospital
Boston Lying-in Hospital
Carney — Hospital
Children’s Hospital
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Free Hospital For Women
New England Hospital For Women and Children
House of the Good Samaritan
Channing Home
St. Luke’s
Roxbury
Winchester
Miss Burnap
Women’s Educational and Industrial Union
Boston Young Women’s Christian Association
William H. Baldwin
Boylston Street
Cemetery Superintendents Open Fourth Annual Convention in Boston
At the American House in Boston the American Association of Cemetery Superintendents began its fourth annual convention with over fifty members present. President Charles Nichols of Newark chaired the opening session as papers on cemetery roads and Adolph Stanch’s lawn plan were presented and discussed. Officers to be elected, next year’s site chosen, and additional papers to be read today.
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American House
American Association of Cemetery Superintendents
Boston
Charles Nichols
Newark
N. J
Minneapolis
Atlanta
Higgins
Detroit
George Troupe
Forest Lawn Cemetery
Buffalo
Frank Enrich
Adolph Stanch
Eaton Family Association
Meionaon
Wisconsin
Ohio
William H. Eaton
Keene, N. H
Daniel C. Eaton
Harvard College
Homer Eaton
New York City
William B. Eaton
D. ©. Eaton
Dedham
Dover
County Kent
England
William Eaton
William 5. Eaton
Concord
Reading
Francis Eaton
Plymouth
John Eaton
Haverhill
Fred A. Eaton
Lodi
Wis
Jonathan Eaton
Point of Pines Festival musical highlights impress audience
Musical Director J Thomas Baldwin again held the undivided attention of thousands at the Point of Pines festival third day. Mme Lynde and Mr Kronberg drew enthusiastic applause with vocal numbers while Knoll, Miss McNeil, and Floryn delivered cornet and trombone solos. Piano accompaniments pleased the audience. today’s program opens with the American Watch Company Band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.thomas Baldwin
Point of Pines
Mme, Lynde
Kronberg
Knoll
Miss McNeil
Floryn
Peeceteesees
Slive
Iusit Lynde
Liberad
Winterbottom
Rosa’ Lynde
Reiner Cornet
Maude
A. Lovy Knoll
Massaniello
Vee Auber
Volka
ial _ Knoll
Marie McNiel
Godfrey Trombone Sulo
Lorenskn
Wagner Amedee Floryn
Stabsbro
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Choice
Buddy
Ceesee
Marchioness
Lightning
L’empereur
Mulder
Dan
Iy Tsuu
G. W. Leavitt
L'unipereur
Wigkin
Tunis
Secon Lea Libide
Alcazas
Wal-fian Mason
Taunton
John Graham
Quincy
Alimont, Jr
Jobn B
J. J. Crawford
Belmont
Manion
General Robinson
Salvadia
Allen Patchin, Jr
Josiah Fittsford
Woodbrine
Bb. D. Whitcomb
New England Association
Oakland Chief
Dr. Smmons
South Boston
Sinclair
Frank Jones
Portsmouth
Morrison Wilkes
J. M. Wilson
Atlas
Charles Blanchard
Elcontara
E. C. Coleman
Woburn
Shinango
C. H. Chatman
Groton
Nelson
Brenda
John de Anthony
Allen Patchin
Fly Wilkes
John Fly
Saugus
Neponset
Colonel Stevenson
Onaway Jr
O.N. Fernald
Danvers
Watson
Frank Lowie
Charlestown
Colt
Graham & Conway
Bunker
L. H. Brown
Somerville
California
San Francisco
Alta Hee
Hest & Ieicher
Bodie
North Belle Isle
Ophir
Seaee
Cal
Sierra Nevada
Gould & Curry
Union Con
Hale & Norcross
Richard Setar
Washington Street
Boylston Avenue
Dorchester Avenue
Hannah Shea
Chapman Street
Carrie M. Sawyer
Isaac Cohen
Cohen
Army and Navy Gazette
Friends OF
Volapuk
Gilt Edge Investment
THE
William J. Stewart
Felows
Buffalo Brethren
Nomenclature Committee
Ater
M. A. Hunt
Terre Haute
Ind
J. D. Raynolds
Riverside
Lil
Committee On
Agriculture Experiment Stations
Raynolds
L. B. Pierce
Bailey
J. H. Bailey
Cornell University
Flor St
A. 8. Burns
W. H. Long
Ian Goomley
H. Eb. Beatty
Joseph A. Derwanser
Burbs
Julius Roches
F. R. Pierson
William J. Palmer
J. H.taylor
George Anderson
United States
New Jersey
de Toupert
J.C. Vaughan
Chicago
Henry A. Drew
Roiladeipia
Tremont House
Commonwealth Avenue
West Chester Park
Chestnut Hill Reservoir
Franklin Park
Harvard Bridge
College
Washington Elim
Hews
North Avenue
Arington
James Ivean
D. B. Long
Allen Gym
Bocton
Robert Craw
HW. Meminstead
Econd
William Robinson
North Easton
Thors
Boston & Lowell
U. S. Gov't Report
al Niabihis
the Horticultural Society
Fiood
Aoi
John St
Eaton Family Reunion
Gavotte—‘Mignon
Dudel
Ween
Eseee
A. Thomas
Pan American Congress
G. Taylor
G. C. Taylor
Jhvateians
Drugsta
Grocers
Chester H, Gravis & Sons
Roston
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