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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1881

Page

4

Temperance clubs gather at Ocean pier and other 19th century notes

A compilation of assorted local items includes temperance reform clubs meeting at Ocean pier, election of John M. Doherty as second lieutenant in company A, ninth regiment, and Mrs. Freda Vokes presenting her liege lord with a son. Also noted are Stefan Omray returning to Budapest, Fitchburg railroad adding eight locomotives, a missing man from South Boston, a veteran signal corps reunion at Revere Beach, and various local happenings from Boston streets to hotels and factories.

John M. Doherty Freda Vokes Evans House Stefan Omray Buda Pesth Hungary New York Fitchburg Railroad Company Stephen Martin Boston Street Boston United States Veteran Signal Corps Association Point of Pines Revere Beach Daniel Goodnow St. John Knox & Firth Mary Ann Ash Corey Street Charlestown

Obituary for George W. Riggs Washington banker dies at 68

George W. Riggs, eminent Washington banker, died at his home on Wednesday August 24 at age 68. He founded Geo W Riggs & Co after early partnerships, helped fund real estate and Mexican loans, and supported public works. His wealth was estimated at 4 million dollars. Other deaths noted include John O Whitehouse Rev D P Mitchell Joseph S Rowe and Mrs. George W Pickering.

George W. Riggs Washington, D. C Mr. Riggs Elisha W.W. Corcoran Riggs Brothers Corcoran Riggs Geo. W. Riggs & Co Congress Board of Public Works Alexander R. Shepherd John O. Whitehouse Poughkeepsie Rochester N H New York D. P. Mitchell Newton Kan Daily State Journal Greenback Party Joseph S. Rowe Salem Essex Lodge Naumkeag Odd Fellows George W. Pickering Pickering William H. Brown Bangor

Isles of Shoals trip backfires on Provincetown voyage plan

The Empire State reports a large party of ladies and gentlemen changing plans after disappointing conditions and returning to the wharf near Boston light. Capt. Phil Lips refunded tickets, the sole loss, with next itineraries including the Isles of Shoals voyage and a North Shore trip later in the week. Progimecown to be visited on Sunday.

Empire State Provincetown Boston Light Phillips Isles of Shoals North Shore Progimecown

Weather Bulletin Warns Of Warmer Fair Conditions In New England

Special Weather Bulletin notes warmer fair weather for New England with clearing near the coast and variable winds mostly south easterly. Occasional light rains in the Maine coast region and lingering fair weather in Iowa. Temperatures run below monthly means in New England and nearby regions with a drop in New England and little change elsewhere. Tomorrow shows settled conditions for most districts.

New England Maineong Iowa Élee Middle States Lower Lake Region

Remarkable Victory Match Score at Walnut Hill Range

At Walnut Hill range on a calm afternoon, W. Gregory shot 224 of 225 in the Victory match, with Rabbeth reaching 74 at 800 yards and 73 at 900 and 1,000 yards for a 220 total. Brown scored 214 at 800. The event featured long-range marksmen with Gregory leading Gerrish overall. weather remained ideal and no conditions altered the contestants’ performance. The article also notes the Medford silver dollar match at Bellevue, with entries by Teel Whitney Richardson and Andrews, and details from the Vesper Boat Club regatta at Lowell, including multiple two-mile races and winning crews.

Walnut Hill Walnut Hill Range W. ©. Gregory Rabbeth Brown Gregory Stends Gerrish FT .C. Gregory F. J. Rabbett p.Brown W. Moward Harrison Medford Bellevue Range JR. Teel A.whitney Richardson W.andrews W. Jacobs J. Winslow Vesper Boat Club Lowell Mass Merrimac F. W. Chandler W. Bjrerkins KR. F. Brazer Iim John Walsh Ed. Sherman W. F. Wilder C. J F. Edward Ed Ellingwood J.E. Parker C. P. Nichols W.B. Perkins Lew Sherman J. A. Gage Myllis Haton W. A. Sherman W. A. Lawson A. D. Palmer Ludiam Greenbalge Hartford Conn Charter Oak Park Humbelut Argonaut Pateben Stella Troubadour Humboldt Little Brown Jug Sleepy Tom Bully Dand Maud

Marvin Case Seeks Writ In Salem Hearing

Thomas A. Marvin's counsel seeks a writ of habeas corpus claiming Budley A. Morton of New Haven Conn. is unlawfully restrained. Judge Endicott ordered the filing recorded in Suffolk county and set Friday at 9 A.M. for the hearing. Coates Case: City council orders immediate investigation into Elon Coates death. Dr Kittredge threatens to refuse smallpox case without higher pay. A new national bank formation proceeds with Spinney as president and Lord as cashier. Marblehead Mugford Fair wraps with top prizes and a strong net profit projection. Waltham Town Meeting approves a $9000 supply main project, discusses ashes collection, and witnesses a gala firemen event planned for Sept. 16. Fire alarm system accepted at a cost of $6,150 with minor wiring changes. Suburban notes include Medford Universalist anniversary, injury at a railroad gravel pit, Malden town meeting anticipated, De Costa arrest, and Seventeenth Regiment officers elected.

Marvin Thomas A. Marvin Supreme Judicial Court Budley A. Morton New Haven Conn Endicott Salem Suffolk County Coates Elon Coates Thomas Kittredge Board of Health Durgin New National Bank B. F. Spinneyen David J. Lord National City Bank Stevens Central Square Waltham Rumford Hall J.C. Thorp Kim Street South Street Charles Street Bath Maine Boothbay Maine Natick Mass Felton Street Universalist Society of Medford John Sullivan New York and New England Malden

Proposed railroad realignment to connect Highlands line

A survey from Highlands to Mount Bowdoin via Forest Hills aims to link Woon socket division to the main line. New York and New England show reluctance, while Boon and Albany reportedly seek a shared track from Brookline to Newton Highlands. Plans envision third and fourth main line tracks, a double track to the Highlands, and separate freight lines with coordinated suburban service.

Boston and Albany Railroad Company New York and New England Brookline Newton Highlands New Logiana Highlands Mount Bowdoin Forest Hills Woon Socket New York Boon Albany Charles River Mai Brighton the Highlands Newton

Boston Museum presents School for Scandal at the Boston Theatre

The Boston Museum Company headlines a brilliant comedy tonight in the School for Scandal with Warren as Sir Peter Teazle and Annie Clarke as Lady Yeazle. The program also features Marble Heart on Saturday, Billee Taylor with Rice Goodwin, Leavitt minstrel seven nights starting Saturday, and an afternoon show of The Mascot next Monday at Oakland Garden with daily Arab exhibitions.

Boston Museum Museum Company School For Scandal School For Billee Taylor Rice-Goodwin Leavitt Gigantear Minstrels Oakland Garden

Land League Picnic at Highland Lake Grove

Land League City point branch held a picnic at Highland Lake Grove on Wednesday with around 200 attendees. Prizes covered dancing, jumping, races, and gifts for both genders, while Mullin's orchestra supplied music and organizers directed activities.

Land League City Point Hichland Lake Grove Wbout J. Shausunessey Mary Haligan P. F. McDonough Denis McNerney

Diphtheria Strikes Proctor House Patrons at An dover

Headlines tell of a diphtheria outbreak at the Proctor house in An Dover where 3 children died and several guests fled, amid speculation on sewerage and transmission. Noted figures include Rev C E Harrington and Boston health chief George Forristall, with debates on origin and impact on the resort.

Proctor Andover New Hampshire Wille Harrington C. E. Harrington McKenna Proctor House Ladd Providence R. 1 Lottie Thompson John Thompson Stillings George Forristall Boston Board of Health E. Harrington Concord Monitor

Fan Fashion at Saratoga Reveals Elaborate Fans and Flirtation

The piece surveys fashionable fan use at a wealth-focused Saratoga resort. It details a varieties of fans from circular floral nets to lace on white crepe, feathered peacock designs, pearl settings, and even a diamond-enhanced fan priced atop $1000. It notes the flirtatious display by a belle, the fan as accessory and weapon of conquest, and the trend toward hand-painted, ornate creations reflecting prestige and style at high society events.

Saratoga

Medical Language and the English Language Case Notes

Fragment from a medical column discusses brain nutrition and systemic toxicity, noting temporary hallucinations in a patient and a fatal prognosis if pyemia and parotid gland infection are present. Dr Bliss and Dr Carnochapa provide opinions on the patient’s condition and potential outcomes.

New York Law Bliss Pyemwia Carnochapa Herald

Judge Jere Black Defends Tam Against Slurs

Judge Jere Black praises Tam for public service and integrity while defending him against allegations of unfaithfulness to the union. He notes a forthcoming biography by Curtis as a strong vindication and recalls battles with Stanton and the president on official conduct.

Jere Black Stanton

Sessions questioned over paid bills and poker visits

In Albany, Rep Sessions testifies to paying for bill passage and visiting Barber's room for poker. He confirms frequent visits, noting he was paid for bills he supported. A grand jury indicts him. Later at Fredonia caucus delegates back Senator Sessions 206 to 77, signaling reformers' support for his renomination despite scrutiny.

Chicago Inter-Ocean Legislative Investigating Committee Albany Barber's Room Sessions Bradley Fredonia N. Y Senator Sessions New York

Publications reviewed in 1881 scholarly notices

A summary of new books and works including The Peninsula Campaign of 1862, The Dictionary of Education and Instruction, Amenities of Home, Madame de Sevigne, Hours with the Bible, first lessons in Greek, Points of History for Schools and Colleges, Memoirs of Madame de Remusat selections, A Digest of the Law of Bills of Exchange, and The Certennial Address of the Massachusetts Medical Society, with notes on authors from KinpLe to Green and publishers like E Steiger, Appleton, Barnes & Co, Callaghan, and Williams.

Boston Jamcs R. Osgood & Co Military Historical Society of Massachusetts McClellan Peninsula Dictionary OF Education and Henry Kinple A. J. Scuem New York E. Steiger & Co Cyclopedia of Education D. Appleton and Company Appleton England France Madame DE Sevigne Miss Thackeray Philadelphia J. B. Lappincott & Co Cunningham Geikie D. D James Poli Dr. Geikie Egypt Canaan Geikie Goodwin and Hadley Xenophon William 8. Scarborough A. M Wilberforce University A. 8. Barnes & Co John Lord A. 8 Barnes & Co Madame de Remusat Napoleon M. D. Chalmers M. A Inner Temple United States W. E. Benjamin Callaghan & Co Chicago Massachusetts Medical Society Cambridge Samuel Abbott Green A. Williams & Co Eastman White Mountain White Mountains Lee & Shepard

Mina and Lions Make Photographer’s Fortune in Strasbourg

A handsome young woman nicknamed the Lion Queen hires a Strasburg photographer. Two lions, summoned by a silver whistle, pose beside her for a portrait that becomes a popular novelty and boosts Herr Schweitzer’s career.

London Telegraph Schweitzer Strasburg Miss Mina Metzger Thor Herr Schweitzer

Northern rail receipts fall mirror southern line decline

The Dublin Freeman reports the Great Northern Railway shows a half year loss of £15,324 versus 1880's first half with passenger revenue down over £7,000. It argues the downturn reflects broader calamities and poor harvests, not just regional unrest, noting northeast Ireland’s relative calm.

Dublin Freeman Great Northern Railway Company Great Southern and Western Great Railway Company North Ireland Great Southern and Western Railway Tipperary Cork Limerick Kerry Great Northern Railway

Unclear 19th Century Matchups and Listings

A fragmented OCR listing names of players and pairs across multiple cities including Milwaukee Chicago San Francisco and New Orleans. The line items mention pros and a series of W or Mrs prefixes, with little context or event details.

Barney & W Provi Dupie Orleans Porter Phila Barrett Pittsburg Moore & W Chandler Milwaukee UC E Houghman Grant & W Chicago Word Holly Grant Chicezo Slocum Stocum AL Tubbs San Fran Miss Tubbs

Tremont and American houses listed by names across states

A fragmented street list shows numerous individuals associated with Tremont and American houses in cities including Columbus Galveston Cleveland St Louis Louisville Fort Worth Mexia Dallas Memphis Waco Chicago Des Moines Selma Norfolk Kansas City Portsmouth Toledoo and Vicksburg. Names include Oppenhiewer Kaiser Schwarz Wels Kahn Rosenthal Parks Kendall White Williams Painter Voceli Vogell Thornton Conrad Recnn Lowenthal Brant Sanderson Grechan and others.

OT Wilson Columbus American House I. Oppenhiewer Galveston Tex Tremont House Chiles Cleveland Stubling St Louis Goonbar Memphis Revere Cage Louisville Kaiser Fort Worth DL Schwarz Mexia Leon Kahn Dallas Crawford House Rosenthal Waco Texas Parker Chicago Lil Childs Toledoo Tremont Parks Rome Quincy Potts Kosciusko Miss Kendall Kansas City Crawford Tracey Portsmouth Buncial Ganesville Seias Rev J Lowenthal Vicksburg Parker House M Lowenthall Lroeiskey Parker Rouge Brant Norfolk N Sanderson Grechan

Municipal Courts Report Aug 24

Central court before Judge Forsaith sentences Mary Donovan for third drunk to one year on island. Philip McDonald fined for simple drunk and for assault and battery. Eva Aldridge held on $900 bail for illegal liquor sale. John Hogers fined and bonded to keep the peace. Joanna Mahoney discharged. Edward Miller case continued. Jennie Jones fined for assault and battery. Thomas Johnson held for robbery. Mary Cannanes sentenced to six months on island. Roxbury court: four men charged with intent to kill McDonnall. case continued with bail raised to 4000 each. East Boston court: Chrisholm sent to house of industry for third drunkenness. South Boston court: James Cook held for superior court on theft. Martin Connelly and John O'Brien fined for assault. Winchester's Hypophosphites advertised.

Forsaith Mary A. Donovan Philip McDonald Eva Aldridge John Hogers Joanna Mahoney Edward M. Miller Martin Connelly John O’brien

Marriages Recorded in Several Cities in August

Multiple marriage notices dated August document unions in Salem Somerville Franklin and Boston. The entries list Stone and Bagley in Salem, Clarke and Patterson in Somerville, Mooar and Howard in Franklin, Keyes and Rice in Boston, and Waterhouse and Hanson in Winchester with officiants and involved parties.

Cambridge Waterhouse—Hanson Winchester W S McKenzie Francis A Waterhouse Newton Boston English High School Isabel Hanson

OBITUARY notices from Adrian to Charlestown district

Deaths across Massachusetts announced for August 1831. includes Eliza Cutter and 20 others with ages, towns, and family relations. Mortality table lists 239 deaths from various diseases in 40 towns, with city rates and notes on cerebro-spinal meningitis decline and weekly changes. Signed H P Walcott M D Health Officer.

Massachusetts State Board of Health Boston Fall River New Bedford Holyoke Gloucester Northampton Westfield Lowell Spencert Lynn Tauntons Quincy Beverly Taunton Worcester Cambridge Lawrence Springfield Salem New Benfora Somerville Chelsea Haverhill Newton Newburyport Etm H. P. Walcott M. D

Steamship departures from New York to UK and Europe

The notice lists several transatlantic sailings from New York on Friday August 26 and Saturday August 27. Steamers Celtic Anchoria Gen Werder detail routes to Glasgow Southampton Bremen and Malta with departure times and ports, including supplementary mail.

Boston Post Queenstown Liverpool Celtic New York Glasgow Anchoria Southampton Bremen Gen Werder Malta Boston

Shipping News Highlights from Aug 23 24 Ports

Numerous vessels arrive and depart from New York Philadelphia Havana Havre Liverpool and more with listings of ships from Liverpool Aspinwall Montreal and Boston. The report details arrivals such as United States revenue cutter Woodbury and steamers Hansa Hunter New Brunswick and Forest City along with numerous schooners brigs and barges, plus cargoes of hemp sugar molasses logwood and Morse.

Boston War Department Signal Service United States Army Fran Carr Australia London Henderson Bros Phoenician Lasgow Allan Bavarian Iverpool Thayer& Lincoln Peruvian Iverpool & A Allan Illyrianiverpoo Thayer & Lincoln Misson Liverpool Warren Caledonia Henderson Bros New York Rio Janeiro Rusk & Jevons Nipparchus E.s.e Wricht & Co Rusk & Jevons Ohio Memnon Bremen Qelrichs & Co Pollux eAlsterdam Lunch Shye & Co Sof Pennsyvania Glasgow Baldwin & Co Scythia W H Brown & Co Nauz Ag ‘Ts Surrey Henry Sears & Co Batavia H du Vernet Phoenician G& OW H & A Allan Hansa H Sears & Co Malta P A du Vernet Wews Thayer & Lincoln City of Richmond Dale Westphalia Amburg Kunharat & Co Rossmore Wisconsin Algeria City of Para Aspinwall Saratoga Havana France Havre Philadelphia Niagara Queenstown England Lord of the Isles Brooklyn Montreal Southampton Weser Alloa Hector Preja Gasgow Parnessia Victoria Hamburg Frisia Hapsburg Gienartney Hooper Lassell Bristol New York City Colima United States Revenue Woodbury Abby Hansa Saunders Halifax Mdise J Henry Sears & Co Hunter South Shore Steamship Co George A Chattee Young Gloucester Admiral Hayden J M Toad Proctor Fury Clark Sierra Leone Hives Mansfield & Roberts Ion Rebecca Dard Africa Lark Mary A Greenwood New Tee Tooker Rosario River Plate Bermuda Lon Caorulla Holland Fort de France Haswool, &c Brown Brothers Park Caro Cora Garter Antigua Cotton & Haley Flora McDonald Miragoane Logwood J Stevenson Clarabelle Boeton Sins Hoboken Etta Fash Canada Creek William Lancaster Randall Weymouth P W Peck St John Ingraham Greeley Richmond M L Lewis Kelley Ruth A Price Hodgdon Baltimore Jenme Middleton Hughes Sulliven Lawin West Elm City Etheridge Georgetown Josephine Graumer Arlen Green Nickerson Albert Clarence Hawes Bill Stowe Phinney Walter Parker Daniels Lucy A Blossom Crosby John’ D Paige Haley Twiticht Robinson Georgie Shepard Rich Laura V Rose Leeds Marcus A Davis Lane Mabel Rose Hearn Dreadnaught Grifflo Sen E M Buehler Mallory Alice Hearn Peyniwell Seb Nellie Jerrell Jerretl Sarah Wood Hickman A Nevinger Smith Elwood Burton Jarvis M A Holmes Crowell Electa Batley Scott Stephen Morgan Rogers Wellington Joseph Baymore Burdge Emily and Jennie Champion Caroline Young Godfrey Kate V Aitken Brower Land Babcock South Charles A Coulomb Magee A P Newell Lank Alexander Harding Lucy Graham Raynond T Maul William B Herrick Robert Center Guise Mauricetown Alice B. 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Lighthouse at Federal Point reported destroyed by fire

A telegram from Smithville reports the Wilmington lighthouse on Federal Point was destroyed tonight by fire. Other maritime notes mention Steamer Allemania sailing from Havre with 1,000,000 francs for New York and the steamer Pallas rumor of wreck near Corn Island. Several vessels report repairs, arrivals, and salvage efforts along with deaths at sea and recent disasters at St Thomas.

Wilmington Smithville Federal Point Marine Notes Allemania Honolulu Havre New York John Bryer Murphy San Francisco Liverpool Callao Bath City Bath Falmouth Eng Pallas Jago Gorn Stand Elite Corn Island Pouro Quebec Douro Hay Pensacola Greenock Langley Winnie Saratoga North River Baxter Red Hook Essex John James & Co Henry Cook Provincetown Cortes Thrum Cap Ketch Harbor Aziz Ottawa Duining Chateau Lafitte Compagnie Gordelaise de Navigation A Vapeur New Yere Bordeaux Cheteau Lafitte Southampton England Lloyds Brickis Dugdale Baltimore Bilboa Spain Iris Joshua Maria Philandro Maria Ameer Pictou Norfolk Ian Main Royal Yard Alfred Coker Maria Coker Capes Irns Reirs

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