Ex City Architect Defends Ventilation at Fire HQ and Ladder House 13
Ex city architect writes in defense over criticism from H S Russell fire commissioner. He disputes claims about paint peeling at Engine House No 27 and argues ventilation at the fire department headquarters, including dormitories and stalls, was adequate when fans ran properly. He contends Ladder House 13 and Ladder House 1 issues were mischaracterized and stresses contractor liability for construction leaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. “Russell, Esq
Poston
Mass
Boston
Curtis
Engine House
Fire Department
Russell
Leutenant
Ladder House No. 13
Adg
Fashionable Overcoats Advertised in Boston Corner Shops
Overcoats offered in blue or black kersey in single or double breast styles priced around twelve to twenty dollars. The GUYSTALOCK CO. promotes fashionable palettes with multiple locations including Broadway and cheater avenues, Roxbury, Cambridgeport, and South Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guystalock CO
Broadway
Cheater Ave
Prevent St
Roxbury
Paseachusetts
Cambridgeport
South Bos
Political Meeting In Boston Hall On December Fourth
RPSLAIAN HALL Broadway South Boston has secured satisfaction in favor of Quincy and hor Wednesday December 4 at 7 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rpslaian
Broadway
South
Boston
Quincy
Puritana Claim Promises Quick Digestion and Vitality
Ad text asserts Nature's Cure Puritana will positively aid digestion for any person and bring new blood, nerve force, and life. The claim targets men women and children with emphasis on improved health through digestion.
Puritana health tonic advertised by Puritane Compound Co
An advertisement claims Puritana products cure stomach issues and general ailments. It promotes Puritana Compound pills and tablets as a complete treatment with one bottle of each plus pills, offered by the Puritane Compound Co of Concord New Hampshire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
N. H
Letter from Edmund M. Wheelwright 1895
A dated letter from Edmund M. Wheelwright dated November 30, 1895, defends his work against alleged reckless attacks and political influence. He urges readers to heed architects and mechanics for reliable guidance before criticizing public projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund M. Wheelwright
City firehouse dispute over ladder house construction and repairs
A public disagreement centers on Ladder House No. 1 and related fire department buildings. Inspectors report floors rated for 1100 pounds per square foot and note no danger, while contractors dispute claims that floors were strengthened to prevent equipment from entering the cellar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin A. Curtis
Sir
Merrimac Street
Friend
John 8S
Dambell
Boston
G. W. Morrison
the Herald
Russell
E. M. Wheelwright
Scythia Arrives in Boston After Atlantic Crossing
Cunard steamship Scythia arrived from Liverpool and Queenstown with 15 cabin, 54 intermediate, and 158 steerage passengers. It sailed past the Sylvania to berth, had Thanksgiving dinner for steerage passengers, and was examined by port authorities at Boston Light. Ten steerage passengers lacked guardians and remained aboard until relatives appeared. Saloon passengers listed include E. P. Cutter and family, Miss C Dixon, N Foster, Mrs Foster, Mrs Goodwin, W R Harrow, B W Kilburn, H L Lunt, Mrs Lunt, H Osborne and several Osbornes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hewitson
Cunard
Scythia
Liverpool
Queenstown
Sylvania
Boston Light
Boston
Hannah Pearson
Abraham Traubran
Waxman
Don McSweeney
Minnie Connell
Charlotte Green
E. P. Cutter
Cutter
C. Dixon
N. Foster
Foster
A. T Goodwin
W. R. Harrow
B. W. Kilburn
H. L. Lunt
Lunt
H. Osborne
A. Osborne
Ada Osborne
Maud ‘Osborne
Hilton heirs claim link to 15 million fortune after California notice
Haverhill residents investigate a reported 15 million dollar fortune of Henry McCoy. John A Hilton, a local shoe salesman, may be a relative of the missing California millionaire, widening family inquiries into who among the Hiltons are heirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haverhill
John A Hilton
Hitton
Henry McCoy
California
Lydia A. Hilton
John A
Manchester
N. H
Hiltons
Louise Michel Arrives in Paris Before Americas Lecture Tour
Louise Michel arrives from London to spend a few days in Paris before sailing to America to lecture. A huge crowds greets her at the railway station with cheers and flowers, chanting Vive Louise Michel and Vive la Sociale. She is accompanied by Charlotte Vevel and Mme Nett, with Rochefort’s associate Vaughan present for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Louise Michel
America
London
Charlotte Vevel
Mme. Nett
la Sociale
Henri Rochefort
L'Intransigeant
Tivoli-Vauxhall
Bastille
Daring Young Burglars Caught
Officers of Division 15 arrested James Halloran 15 of 408 Commercial Street and Andrew McCarthy 16 of 64 Charter Street on three warrants for breaking and entering the provision store of Frank McBride 62 and 64 Chelsea Street on November 10. They allegedly stole tobacco valued at 640 dollars and 2 dollars in money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Halloran
Commercial Street
Andrew McCarthy
Charter Street
Frank McBride
Chelsea Street
Free Lectures on Proper Foods by H D Perky at Y M C A Hall
Worcester lecturer H D Perky presents a trio of free talks on Proper Foods at the Y M C A Hall Boston December 2 4 and 7 with demonstrations of Shredded WheatMachine powered cooking from bread to pie crust. Guests may meet the speaker enjoy souvenirs samples and a 24 cent model breakfast. Music by H Gitlis Lonsdale Edith Castle Bertram Shopleigh and Frank Kennedy accompanies the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.D. Perky
Worcester
Berkeley
Boylston Streets
Percy
Boston
H. Gitlis Lonsdale
Edith Castle
M. Bertram Shopleigh
Frank Kennedy
Chewed Ear Fight Leads to Altercation
Nicolas Constanza, 45, quarrelled with Edward Habblin Saturday night and bit off Habblin’s left ear. Habblin, intoxicated, was taken to Station 3 where the wound was dressed. Constanza was locked up on a charge of mayhem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicolas Constanza
Edward Habblin
Habblin
Constanza
American Wringer Co. Wringers and Sweepers Manufacturer
The American Wringer Co. located at 13 and 18 Broadway extension offers wringers mangles and car pet sweepers. They repair all kinds of wringers and sweepers. Mail orders receive prompt attention and telephone inquiries go through Tremont 64.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Wringer Co
Broadway
City
Tremont
Sedgwick Seeks Divorce From Maggie A Sedgwick
Boston husband George B. Sedgwick petitions Suffolk Superior Court for divorce from Maggie A. Sedgwick of New York City, alleging three years of desertion beginning February 20, 1892, and asks for such other orders as justice requires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth: OF
Massachusetts
Superior Court
Suffolk
Boston
County of
George BK. Sedgwick
Maggie
A. Sedgwick
New York City
New York
Sea Mass
Aggie A
Malden
Maggie A. Sedgwick
Said- Malden
A. D
Maggie A.sedgwick
Notice of Libel Proceedings in Suffolk Court
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Suffolk Superior Court orders libellant Maggie A Sedgwick to notify libellee Maggie A Sedgwick of the pending libel, publish attested copy in the Boston Post for three weeks, and mail or serve fourteen days before the December third Monday. Clerk Jos A Willard and Assistant Wellington Wells attest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Suffolk
Superior Court
Boston
Maggie A. Sedgwick
County of
Boston Post
Ston
Jos
A. Willard
Wellington Wells
Massachusetts Divorce Petition From 1877 Divorces Shalkop
Mary Shalkop of Boston petitions the Superior Court for a divorce from Amos R Shalkop of Philadelphia alleging adultery with Martha Sheirer and other unnamed women, extreme cruelty, and requests alimony. The filing notes dates in May 1877 and October 16, 185.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Superior Court
Suffolk
Boston
Pape
Mary Shalkop
Amos R. Shalkop
Philadelphia
Pennsyvania
Commonwealth
Martha Sheirer
Notice to libellee in Suffolk court action
The Suffolk Superior Court Clerk in Boston orders the libellant to publish the libel notice in the Boston Post for three weeks and mail or serve the libellee Amos R. Shalkop fourteen days before the January first Monday hearing. The purpose is to show cause why the libel prayer should not be granted. Official seals and dates accompany the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Suffox
Superior Court
Boston
Amos R. Shalkop
Suffolk
Boston Post
Jos
A. Willard
Wellington Wells
A. D
A. Stearns
Massachusetts Superior Court Notice in Milestone Suit
Suffolk Supreme Court issues order in a contract action by Henry P Nawn of Boston against Edwin H Mosher Merton H Mosher of New York and W H Keyes Edward Keyes of Boston. Defendants nonresidents. publication of notice required. appearance due January at Boston court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth OF Massachus Suffolk
ss.—Superior Court
A. D
Henry P. Nawn
Boston
County of
Suffolk
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Edwin H. Mosher
Merton
Mosher
New York
Nome
Mosher Brothers
William H. Keyes
Edward Neh
Wm. H.keyes & Company
Commonwealth
Boston, Post
Tos. A. Willard
Divorce Petition in Massachusetts Court Details Cruel Neglect
Anna Augusta Stearns of Boston Massachusetts files for divorce from Winfred A Stearns of Atlanta Georgia in Superior Court Boston. She alleges cruel neglect and failure to provide support with notice to appear by January address and publication in Boston Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savewor Court
Anna Augusta Stearns
Boston
Biou
Suffolk
Anna A. Vallant
Winfred A. Stearns
Atlanta
Georgia
Arichat
Nova Scotia
Springfield
Cambridge
Massachusetts
Abellants
Libelaut
Anna Augusta
Probate Court Citations for Mary Lyon Estate
Suffolk probate court cites heirs for Mary Lyon of Boston to show cause why will should not be admitted and letters testamentary issued to Jeremiah Lyons. Public notice to run three weeks in the Boston Post and to mail copies to interested parties seven days before the December 12, 1895 hearing. Judge Joan W. McKim presiding.
Probate Court Notice of Private Sale of Roxanna May Estate
Suffolk probate court cites heirs and interested parties in the Roxanna May estate Boston to hear Joseph R Richards petition for license to sell the entire real estate to pay debts and administration costs. The sale will be private with terms set by the court and notices to interested parties via mail or delivery fourteen days before the hearing. publication in the Boston Post for three weeks.
Citation for probate of Ann Elizabeth Flower estate
The estate of Ann Elizabeth Flower late of Boston is cited to appear in the Probate Court in Suffolk on December 12, 1896 at 10 o clock AM to show cause why the last will may not be admitted to probate and executorship granted without surety on bond. Public notice must be published weekly for three weeks in the Boston Post and copies mailed to interested parties at least seven days before court. Witness Judge John W. McKim dated November 26, 1895.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Suffolk
Mary Lyon
Boston
Jeremiah Lyons
Ayer
Boston Post
Joan W. McKim
Esquire
Elijah George
Register
Roxanna May
Joseph R., Richards
John W. McKim
Ann Elizabeth Flower
John George Flower
Gberéin
Zivi
Suffok
Ee Aan
Commonwealth OF Massachus
Anne
Davis
Denmark
Maine
Ezra Davis
Oxford
Provident Institution For Savings
Franklin Savings Bank of Boston
Ston
Elisa George
Mary Carey
James F. Wall
Torrance Parker
Commonwealth
Eluah George
John Wick Ua
Massachusetts
Cecilia Wiley
New York City
Anna's WL
Amherst
Mass
Emma D Xogras
Westboro
Edward E. Russell
Abington
Plymouth
Post
Middlesex
Mary A. Harrison
Birmingham
England
Thomas Harrison
Lexington
Canbridge
Charles J. McIntire
James Doyle
Bridget Doyle
Las
Elliott G. Thorp
Newton
Frank W. Bailey
Cambridge
Maili
O Said
H. FM
Louisa J. Russell
Watertown
George W. Russell
Middesex
S. H. Folsom
Elizabeth A. Prickard
Samuel L. Prichard
Bongton Post
Pote
Henry W. Miller
Mary E. Kendall
Stoneham
Ay Ak
Mary E.ter
Cutter
Inet
Folsom
Lucretia
Pfeiffer
Chelsea
Joseph A. Pfeiffer
Suffo K
Mary L. Hooper
Warren L
Hooper
Lilet Vero
Bridge
Bos Post
H.otsom
Probate notice in the estate of Anne Davis in Suffolk
The Suffolk Probate Court cites interested parties in the estate of Anne Davis late of Denmark Maine. Ezra Davis as administrator seeks license to dispose of deposits and accrued dividends in Boston banks. A hearing is set for December 5 1895 at 10 a.m. in Boston. Publication continued weekly for three weeks.
Probate notices and executors in Suffolk, 1895
Notices outline probate actions in Suffolk County Massachusetts including appointments of administrators and executors for the estates of Mary Carey Samuel T. Benford Anne Reed Emily Estabrook Hannah Goodwin Hannah Perkins Mary Winsby and others, with citations, bond requirements, and filing deadlines.
Probate Notice of Partition in Boston and Abington Real Estate
Massachusetts probate notice cites Cecilia Wiley Anna Wl Emma D Xogr as interested parties in Edward E. Russell's petition for partition of undivided four twentieths of real estate in Boston Suffolk and Abington Plymouth. Court set for December 12 1805 in Boston to show cause. Publication and service requirements spelled. Witness John W McKim.
Probate notice of Louisa C Stromberg estate
Middlesex Probate Court cites heirs and all interested parties in the estate of Louisa C Stromberg late of Cambridge for a Dec 10 1895 hearing to approve the last will and testament. Barron C Moulton seeks letters testamentary without surety. Public notice to be published weekly for three weeks in the Boston Post and sent to known interested parties seven days before the hearing. Charles J McIntire Judge. S. H. Folsom Register.
Probate Court Schedules Hearing Over Mary A Harrison Estate
The Middlesex Probate Court cites next of kin and interested parties in the estate of Mary A Harrison of Birmingham England an insane person. Thomas Harrison requests authority for his guardian to release her dower rights in real estate in Lexington. A hearing is set in Cambridge with citations by publication in the Boston Post.
Probate Court Citation for James Doyle Estate
Suffolk probate court urges Bridget Doyle or another suitable person to apply for administration with will annexed of James Doyle of Boston. Court to meet December 12 1895 at 10 am to show cause why bond may be unsecured. Publication and mailing of this citation required.
Probate notices for Elliott G Thorp and Louisa J Russell estates
Court citations announce probate actions in Middlesex and Cambridge. Frank W Bailey seeks letters testamentary for Elliott G Thorp of Newton, with bond. George W Russell petitions authority to sell Watertown real estate held in trust under Louisa J Russell’s will. Notices require publication and mailing to interested parties.
Probate Notice of Letter of Administration Granted
Middlesex Probate Court directs heirs creditors and others interested in the estate of Julian Fallon late of Framingham to show cause on December 10 1895 why a letter of administration should not be granted to Martin Fallon without a surety on bond Publication to run weekly in the Boston Post for three weeks with final notice dated November 20 1895 Judge Charles J Me re presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Middleset
Julian, Fallon
Framingham
Martin Fallon
Middlesex
Cambridge
Boston Post
Charles J.’ Mere
Esquire
Probate Notice in Suffolk Massachusetts Estate Case
Suffolk probate court cites heirs to appear December 5 1895 in Boston to show cause why Elizabeth A Prickard estate letters testamentary should not be granted Samuel L Prichard named executor without bond notices to be published weekly for three weeks in the Burlington Post and mailed to known heirs by November 22 1895 Judge John W McKim presiding
Boston Probate Court Cites Heir Interest in Royce Estate
Suffolk ss probate court cites heirs in the estate of Jane D. Royce late of Boston for the allowance of the executor Benjamin F. Burgess first and final account. A hearing is set December 5 1895 at ten in the forenoon at Boston. Notice to interested parties to appear or respond and to be published weekly for three weeks and mailed to known heirs seven days prior. Witness John W McKim judge and Elijah George register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Suffolk
Toaill
Jane D. Royce
Boston
Benjamin F. Burgess
Boston Post
John W. McKim
Elijah Ghorge
Register
Probate Notice of Administration for Miller Estate
Suffolk Probate Court requires Mary E Kendall of Stoneham to answer why a letter of administration should not be granted for Henry W Miller estate. Hearing at Boston on December 5 1895 at 10 a.m. Public notice to be published weekly for three weeks prior. Judge John W McKim presiding.
Probate notice of administration for Jabez A Sawyer estate
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Probate Court cites heirs creditors and others interested in the estate of Mary A Williams also known as Mary Duffy of Arlington to appear December 3 1895 at Cambridge Probate Court to show cause why letters of administration should be granted to Jabez A Sawyer public administrator Middlesex County publication in the Boston Post for three consecutive weeks ending before the hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Massachusetts
Middlesex
Helrgat
Mary
Liams
Mary Duffy
Arlington
County of
Jabez A. Sawyer
Sale
Cambridge
Boston Post
Boston
Charles J. McIntire
Esquire
S. H. Folsom
Register
Name Change Decree in Middlesex Probate Court
The Probate Court at Lowell Massachusetts decrees that Daniel Alvin Lynde of Melrose shall take the legal name Alvin Lynde. Public notice must be published in Boston newspapers once and a sworn return given to the court. The decree grants the name change and specifies publication requirements.
Probate Court Citation in Harrington Estate Case
Suffolk Probate Court requires all interested parties to appear December 5 1895 in Boston to show cause why the first account of Charles G Chick administrator of William B K Harrington estate should not be allowed. Notice includes publication in the Boston Post for three weeks and mailing to known interests. Witness Judge John W McKim.
Notice of Administration Petition for Mary E. Ter Estate
Middlesex Probate Court cites heirs and creditors of Mary E. Ter of Cambridge to appear December 3 1895 for petition to grant administration to Alter Cutter without bond. Public notice required in the Boston Post for three weeks. Witness Judge Charles J. McIntire. Register H. Folsom.
Probate Notice to Heirs in Hooper Estate Cambridge Mass
The Middlesex Probate Court issues a notice to heirs and creditors of Mary L. Hooper late of Cambridge that a petition seeks letters of administration to Warren L. Hooper without bond. A public hearing is set for December 3, 1895 at Bridge in Middlesex County, with weekly newspaper publication required in the Boston Post for three weeks prior. Judge Charles J. McIntire signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Insby
Boston
Mary Winsby
Admx
Stoneham
Mass
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