Western Clubs Win In Varied Baseball Action At Several Cities
The Western clubs Detroit Chicago and Indianapolis defeated Philadelphia New York and Washington respectively in recent games. Boston and Pittsburgh played exhibition matches at Haverhill and Portland as part of a busy schedule with a New York Polo Grounds confrontation ending in a Chicago victory over New York.
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Detroits
Chicagos
Indianapolis
Phillies
New Yorks
Washingtons
Bostons
Pittsburgs
Haverhill
Portland
Cvccseceseses
Chica
Bostonian hockey? Haverhills vs Boston league club game
An audience of over 1000 watched the Haverhills play a very interesting game with the Boston league club. Burke pitched well for Haverhill with Morgan Murphy misthrowing a second base on a play. Johnston hit safely in every at bat and finished with a brilliant double play. O Rourke caught superbly and threw to second, Donohue umpired to satisfaction. The score:
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Indianapolis
Washingtons
Ale
A. E. Brown
Farrell
Glasscock
Hines
Seery
Denny
O/O'Brien
Shomberg
Myera
Bassett
Carroll
Oratyer
OlMack
Johnson
Donnelly
Boyle
Gilmore
Brown
Istown
Mack
Myers
George Myers
O'Brien
Insianapolis
Daniels
New York
Polo Grounds
New Yorks
Chicagos
O’ Rourke
Dorgan
Gore
Keefe
van Haltren
Bostons
Haverhill
Haverning
Haverhills
Burke
Morgan Murphy
Johnston
O'Rourke
Donohue
Pittsburgs Defeat Port lands in High Scoring Baseball Tilt
The Pittsburgs battered Clarkson while the Port lands were stifled by McCormick. Final score 15 to 5 in a slow fielding game with multiple errors and key hits from Clarkson Coleman Barkley and Davin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgs
Portland
Clarkson
Portlands
McCormick
Carroll
Andrus
Coleman
Dickers’n
Kuehne
Hatfield
Dalry’ple
Daffy
Barkley
O O
Davin
Smith
Galliganlf
Ields
Schoenick
Hiller
Lufberry
M’c’rmick
Kuelne
Fields
Pittsburgh
Gallian
ails—Duffy
Lynch
Doyle Shines in Manchester Debut Against Lowell Snow
Doyle, recently released by the Lowells, pitched his first game for Manchesters and impressed the crowd. Bishop struggled after a recent illness, wild and hit hard. Two Duffy errors in the fifth allowed five runs. Cudworth received a magnificent tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowe
Doyle
Lowells
Manchesters
Lowell
Bishop
Duffy
Cudworth
Manchester and Lowells duel yields high scores and precise officiating
In a tightly played game officiated by Arthur Whitney due to the absence of a regular umpire, the Manchester and Lowells teams produced a high scoring affair. Key players included Burns Coughlin Hartnett and Doyle with multiple hits and home runs, while Toftling and Troy starred in defense and fielding. The final lines show strong pitching and signaling a balanced contest.
Elegant Club Building Erected in Somerville
The Central Club Association of Somerville is near completion of a three story structure at Highland avenue and Central street. It will host a large dance hall and private rooms, cost about $14,000, and will be dedicated early next month. The club, organized November 17 1886, has 140 members and notable officers and directors.
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Central Club of
Somerville
Highland Avenue
Central Street
Central Club Association of
C. Frank Rice
Christopher E. Bymes
Charless. Lincoln
George A. Bruce
J. O. Hayden
George F. Loring
Herbert C. Hall
Douglas Frazar
Wallace H. Ham
John E. Sylvester
Harry Highley
Paine Furniture Exhibit Highlights Vast Fall Line
The Paine Furniture Company at 48 Canal Street opens a large fall display of house furnishings. The collection includes 125 parlor sets in rattan, ornate oak Venetian cabinets, mahogany, cherry, and oak pieces, with elaborate desks, bookcases, sideboards, and wall stands. Numerous dining and parlor items, Turkish fabrics, and a novelty bed disguised as an upright piano showcase extensive imports and domestic pieces across five large showrooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paine Furniture Company
Canal Street
Madras
Druggists Celebrate Insurance Boost After Harbor Excursion
Members of the National Druggists Association with guests sailed on the Nantasket to Deer Island and Minot's Light arriving at Hotel Pemberton for dinner. The evening session announced a fifty thousand dollar increase to the Druggists Mutual Fire Insurance fund, promising policy issuance within thirty days.
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National Druggists’ Association
Vendome
Rowe’s Wharf
Deer Island
Minot’s Light
Hotel Pemberton
Association
Coming Amusements List for 1887 1888 Boston season
Theaters announce plans for the new season with one new Grand Opera House at Washington Street and tight fire safety rules. Stars include Mrs Brown Potter and Mrs Langtry with frequent engagements. Globe and Madson Square Theater host major acts and long runs. opening at the Boston Theatre with Kit the Arkansas Traveller on Sept 5.
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Grand Opera House
Washington Street
Dover
Shera
Boston Museum
Roland Reed
Charles Barron
Annie Clarke
George W. Wilson
Frazer Coulter
Alfred Hudson
William Seymour
Edgar Davenport
Arthur Falkland
Wallack’s
New York
John van Derveer
Captain Dyke
Major Burton
Hiram Brown
Robert van der
J. R. Vincent
Lorethy Beekman
Sophia
Field
Mrs. Brown Potter
Langtry
Brown Potter
Joseph Jefferson
Globe
Boston
Joseph Murphy
Kerry Gow
Erminie
James O'Neil
Monte Cristo
Redmond Barry
Hollis Street
Messrs. Rice and Dixey
Bouvieault
Ublic
Frederickard
Daly Brothers
John J. McNally
Minnie Paumer
Makey
E. A. Sothern
Roktsen
Crane
Bronson Howard
Modjeska
Harry Dixe
Corsair
Hollis Street Theatre
Bijou
Common Street
Arkansas Traveller
Boston Theatre
Henry Chanfran
Dan Maginnis
Mr. Springer
Heat
Barry
Fay
Muldoon
Don Thompson
J. K. Emmett
Murray and Murphy
London
Cora Tanner
Margaret Mather
Bolossy Kiralfy
Dolores
Mile
Francesca Paris
Antoinetta Bella
Newton Gotthold
Eleanor Carey
Tompkins
Madison Square Theatre Company
Park Theatre
Penman
Blaine
Sol Smith Russell
McCaul Opera Company
William Gillette
John T. Raymond
Effie Ellsler
Howard Atheneum
Harris
Joseph J. Dowling
Sadie Hassan
West
Goston
Night Owls
Howard
Gus Williams
Kanler
Louis Aldrich
Dan Sully
Howard Specialty
San Francisco
City Point Dog Racing Draws Big Crowd For $100 Match
Two two man boats footed toward City Point shore as Krimbo and Jabo raced in a high stakes dog swimming match. Krimbo led to an eight second victory over Jabo before about two thousand spectators. Sub races awarded dog collars to top finishers in two weight classes with Dollie and Rover winning. third prize in class two left undecided.
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City Point
George Grant
Krimbo
Rank Sweeney
Jabo
Dollie
Prince
Sailor
Gordon Setter Rover
Bruno
Hot Weather and Servants Agree Best in Homes
A household advice note promotes Pearline as the best cleaning aid during hot weather, claiming it helps servants manage chores more efficiently by keeping fabrics and surfaces spotless. The item reflects period domestic culture emphasizing household management and advertised products.
Hillside anecdotes and the busy country town life
A Massachusetts hillside column recalls a peculiar sale of two old ladies gifting possession of their homestead to a buyer who may move in when he wishes. The piece then muses on country fire risks, neighborly aid, post office chatter, summer amusements, a clever sewing machine agent selling antiques, and the contrast with city tastes and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
New England
Farmers’ Almanac
Crescent Beach Conference Closes with Plans for Next Year
The Crescent Beach gathering of clericals from across the state wrapped up with praise for its non sectarian, inclusive purpose. Rev W J Erdman led Bible study, Rev J M Gray analyzed evangelistic mission, and George H Shaw discussed sanctified Love. A 17 member committee will arrange next year’s conference, with Dr Pierson of Wannamaker's Church addressing attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crescent Beach
Biblical History
W J. Erdman
J. M. Gray
Boston
George H. Shaw
Middleboro
Mass
A.J. Smith
Somerville
W. 8. Martin
J. Gray
Lynn
Pierson
Wannamaker’s Church
Philadelphia
Attleboro Tax Office Case Seeks Holder Authority
The attorney-general seeks a writ quo warranto to challenge Knapp’s authority as Attleboro treasurer in a joint hearing with North Attleboro and Randolph Knapp. Notice to Knapp issued. returnable Tuesday with other proceedings on identical issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attleboro
North Attleboro
Randolph Knapp
Knapp
City Fire Service Advances as Mystic Water Supplied
Notes about the city report Mystic water will be supplied at all fires in East Boston due to Cochituate pressure. Henry P. Kilfield and Michael P. Curran received commissions and were sworn in as port of Boston appraisers. Mary Maguire jailed four months for larceny. appeals await. Franklin H. Sargent to examine candidates at Tremont House. Nantasket steamers expect heavy travel for regatta and seaside outings. Reeves's Band to perform for visitors. Rev. Justin D. Fulton to preach at Tremont Temple. Charlestown Veteran Firemen host adjourned meeting at Monument Hall. Signor Liberati to play at Point of Pines. The Taking of New Orleans and the Tokio Fete remain top attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mystic
Boston
Henry P. Kilfield
Michael P. Curran
Washington
Saltonstall
Kitfield
Curran
Charlestown
Mary Maguire
House of Correction
Jordan, Marsh & Co
Franklin H. Sargent
New York Lyceum Theatre School of Acting
Tremont House
Hull Yacht Club
Reeves
Justin D. Fulton
Tremont Temple
McGlynn
Charlestown Veteran Volunteer Firemen’s Association
Monument Hall
Signor Liberati
Point of Pines
New Orleans
Beheaded by a Train Claims East Boston Boy
Seven year old Willard Wood of Wood Island was killed yesterday afternoon on the Boston Lynn and Revere Beach railroad bridge between his home and Maverick street East Boston. He crossed the track to avoid an inbound train when a Lynn bound engine struck him and severed his head from his body. The remains were brought home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Wood
Wood Island
Boston, Lynn & Revere Beach
Maverick Street
Boston
Lynn
Man jumps from outward train at Park Street Somerville
John Nason about 35 employed at J. C. Richardsons stable Portland street Somerville jumped from the 5 10 outward bound express train on the Fitchburg railroad at Park street Somerville yesterday afternoon and was terribly bruised about the body He was removed to Massachusetts General Hospital
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Nason
J. C. Richardson
Portland Street
Fitchburg
Park Street
Somerville
Massachusetts General Hospital
Reupholstering by John H. Pray, Sons & Co. Highlighted
The reupholstering of old furniture is a special type with John H. Pray, Sons & Co. Their prices are extremely low.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Pray, Sons & Co
Sunday Concert on the Common in Boston
A 31 musician band directed by J. B. Claus will perform Sunday at 4 p.m. under city auspices on the Common. Programs include German marcha Germnenga, Weber overture Silvana, Nicolai Walter, Mendelssohn O Rest in the Lord, Gounod Nazareth, Kreutzer Granada scene, and other selections with soloists Fiala and Flockton among the soloists and two clarinets Schriener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
J. B. Claus
Germnenga
Lells
Silvana
Sseccceseischoce
Mr. Fiala
Granada
Kreutzer
Schriener Messrs
W. H. Abdy
G. H. Rowe
Willmes
Carl Hampe at Music Hall Promenade Tonight
Trombone soloist Carl Hampe appears at the Music Hall promenade tonight. The programme features Falka selections, Mikado pieces, Robespierre overture and other overtures with brilliant dance music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Hampe
Music Hall
Sunday religious services and open air events schedule
Sunday vesper services hosted by B. Y. M. C with talks by Rev. A. D. Mayo on August topics at Union Hall 18 Boylston street. Baptist Tabernacle and Shawmut Avenue Universalist Church offer afternoon and evening services. Open air BY M C A meetings at Marine Park South Boston and Boston Common feature addresses by Rev. J. F. Clymer and Rev. J. A. McElwain with men’s meeting for young men at 4:30 D. M. All invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Y. M. Christian Union
Union Hall
Boylston Street
A. D. Mayo
Boston
Frere't Lill
Sidney Howe
Benjamin
Cudworth
Maurice A. Meterlf
Ada L. Briggs
Shawmut Avenue
Boston Common
J. A. McElwain
Y. M
Boylston and
Berkeley Streets
D. M
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Pamapetonia
Casey
Conway
Philadelphias
R. M.po
A. Ee
R. Bilpo
A. Ee Rich
Oj Wood
Brouthers
Ibil
Oj Andrews
Rowe
Fovarty
Thompson Rf
Oj Mulvey
White
Qo'mcguire
Twitchell
Farrar
Bennett
Oj Irwin
Hanlon
Ferguson
Thompson
Richardson
McGuire
Ralls
Mulvey
Metviire
Broutiers
Strucket
Wood
Andrews
Jay
Powers
Felding
Hoosiers
Sunday
Ryan
Tiernan
Siullivin
OlWard
Anson
Crs
Connor
Pfeffer
O’rourke
Cie OS Wilin’son
O Dorgan
Sao
Borns
O Brown
Daly
Wer
Haltren
Ceesees
Chicacos
Williamson
Ward
New Forks
Sullivan
Burns
Pfeifer
Brady
Bhlpo
Brien
Wheelock
Lally
Dera O
Murphy
Ood
Ween Ee
Burdock
Kelly
Bradley
Lostons
Clare
Phitys
Gardiner
Flanagan
Dailey
Poa
Oj Higgins
Trask
Kennedly
Halpin
O'Sullivan
Canavan
Toftling
M. Doyle
Powgus Abies Aeserashen Ood
Oogas
Slask
Sheffer
Kennedy
Coughlin
Higgins
Dunty
Suullivan
Toffling
Troy
R. Burns
Hartnett
Balk
Imshop
Carney
Arthur Whitney
Louisville
Louisvilles
Brooklyns
Cincinnati
Baltimores
Cincinnatis
St. Louis
Metropolitans
Darky
Sanford
Sanforp
Ginger
Crescent - Beach
Supreme Judicial Court
Field, J
North Franklin
Shamokin
Lykens Valley
Franklin
F. C. Warren
Charles Street
Allen Street
Mt. Washington Avenue
Pacific House
Nantasket Beach, Mass
W. B. Hathaway
Propr
William A. Craafts
Fire Commissioners
Francis Freeman
D. T. Marden
Edward F. Martin
John H. Ewers
P. F. McDonough
E. H. Whitney
Nook
Ladder No
F. W. Webber
Engine 14
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