Boston Builders Name Delegates to National Association
The Boston Master Builders Association selects delegates Alonzo Drisko Samuel Farquhar George F Shepard O Wallburs James D McLellan and Frank Meany for the National Builders Association meeting in Minneapolis next February. William H Sayward serves ex officio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Master Builders’ Association
National Builders’ Association
Minneapolis
Alonzo
Drisko
Samuel Farquhar
George F. Shepard
O. Wallburs
James D
McLellan
Frank Meany
William H. Sayward
Grand Opera House
Episcopal
Massachusetts Indian Association
Vendome
Board of Health
Charity Bureaubuilding
Chardon Street
School of Expression
Pearl Council No. 1
United Fellowship
Union Park Street
South Boston Democrats Rally for Galvin in Rain
A large South Boston rally at Gray's Hall drew about 1500 voters to back Owen A. Galvin with Senator-elect Michael J. Creed presiding. Speakers included William N. Osgood and Senator E. J. Donovan who attacked Mayor Hart and Long, urging defeat of the incumbents and support for Flood as Alderman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Boston
Owen A. Galvin
Gray’s Hall
Michael J. Creed
William N. Osgood
E. J. Donovan
Max Fischacher
John H. Lee
Osgood
Long
Hart Valley
Republican Party
Donovan
Harlequins
Iscariot
Thomas W. Flood
Lee
Vischacher
Galvin
Brien
Flood
Mayor Hart Cancels Rallies for City Duty
Mayor Hart sends letters to Roxbury and South Boston canceling two Republican rallies due to heavy municipal work following the Bedford Street fire. He attends the City Paving Department Laborers Assembly ball with about 400 attendees, including City Hall officials, before leaving around 12:30 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart
South Boston
Roxbury
Bedford Street
South
Boston
Thad
City Paving Department Laborers’ Assembly
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Michael Meehan
Street Department
James H. Nugent
Alderman Eddy
Messrs. Jones, Meehan
Nugent
Eddy
Dorchester British Americans Endorse Alderman and Council Candidates
A special meeting of the Dorchester branch No. 17, British-American Association, at Temperance Hall endorsed Herbert H. Carruth for Alderman and Walter L. Hayes Harlan P. Paige and George W. Wilde for the Common Council after speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorchester
Temperance Hall
Harrison Square
Herbert
Carruth
Walter L. Hayes
Harlan P. Paige
George W. Wilde
Common Council
Democratic Ward Committees Demonstrate Australian Ballot System
Meetings in Charlestown last night explained the Australian ballot to voters. Ward 6 met on Harvard street led by J P Reynolds. Ward 4 on Bald win street with Levi H Turner presiding. Ward 3 at Bunker Hill and Lexington streets with Thomas F Flanagan. Future nightly sessions planned with ward committee members present to instruct voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlestown
Democratic Ward Committees
Harvard Street
J P. Reynolds
Baldwin Street
Levi H. Turner
Read Rally Draws Local Politicians in Boston
A December 3 1889 invitation for Augustine H. Read's election rally drew about a hundred attendees at Kimball House Allston Street. Captain Henry A. Snow presided as speeches by Burnham Tilden Plumner Sharkey Humphrey and Brooks followed before forming a rallying committee to boost Read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustine H. Read
Boston
Read
Henry A. Snow
Kimball House
Allston Street
Citizens
Citizens’ Committee
Henry K. Burnham
Amos K. Tilden
Clifford H. Plumner
Eorge Sharkey
Humphrey
Rooks
Gloucester wins county commissioner race in Essex County
Salem December 6 special. The Board of Examiners certify results for county commissioner votes. David W. Low of Gloucester receives 16,602 votes to 16,504 for Hi Langfelsow of Newbury. Samuel Trask of Peabody has 1,607. F Hurlburt of Lynn 1,? W H Coates of Marblehead 3. For special commissioners Danforth of Lynnfield leads with 17,750. Aaron Sawyer of Amesbury 17,446. Henry Hobbs of Wenham 13,?. Daniel B Lord of Salem 13,296. Wellington Donaldson of Topsfield 1,706. J Orne of Marblehead 1,873.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essex County Commissioners
SaLem
Board of Examiners
David W. Low
Gloucester
Bloraltt
D. W. Low Ep
P. Langfelsow
Newbury
Dem
Samuel Trask
Peabody
F. Hurlburt
Lynn
W. H. Coates
Marblehead
J. M. Danforth
Lynnfield
Aaron Sawyer
Amesbury
Henry Hobbs
Wenham
Danie. B. Lord
Welington Donaldson
Topsfield
J. Orne
West Church Trustees Meet At Bowdoin Street Home
A trustees meeting of the West Church convened last evening at 53 Bowdoin Street, the session chaired by Alexander Wadsworth to discuss church interests and related subjects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the West Church
The
West Church
Alexander Wadsworth
Bowdoin Street
Fleet sails as evolution squadron prepares for Lisbon voyage
The squadron of evolution announces a Saturday departure with the ships coaled except the Boston. Recruits join from the receiving ship Wabash, with numbers allocated to Chicago Atlanta Boston and Yorktown. Route includes Lisbon Gibraltar Tangier Algiers Tunis Tripoli Palermo and Genoa before Mediterranean return and Newport maneuvers planned for August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Wabash
Chicago
Atlanta
Yorktown
Winder
The
New York
Baltimore
United States
Enterprise
Germany
George H. Pendleton
Post
Miner
Westfield
William Morse
the Sun
Lisbon
Azores
Gibraltar
Tangier
Africa
Algiers
Tunis
Tripoli
Palermo
Genoa
Nice
Marseilles
Constantinople
Smyrna
Athens
Alexandria
Adriatic
Venice
Trieste
Mediterranean
English
Southampton
England
Newport
THAT ARSON TRIAL ENDS WITH INSURED GOODS COUNT
The arson case of George F. and Samuel P. Smith in East Cambridge resumed with jurors inspecting two trunks and a box from their insured goods list believed destroyed in the Wo burn fire. Kendall's missing goods valued around 3400 dollars were referenced while an insurance agent testified the burned list was largely accounted for. The trial adjourned to 9:30 a.m. with plans to resume and then adjourn to February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F
Samuel P. Smith
Woburn
Arthur B. Kendall
Superior Criminal Court
East Cambridge
Kendall
Chadwick
Sparring Draw at Cribb Club Between McAuliffe and Daly
A crowd of over 500 awaited the Cribb Club bout between McAuliffe and Daly tense over a disputed contract. Daly used his slick boxing while McAuliffe pressed with courage. The bout remained even through fifteen rounds before Referee Lannan declared a draw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cribb Club
McAuliffe
Daly
Bangor
Lannan
The Boston Press Club Benefit Entertainment Review
The Boston Theatre hosted the annual Boston Press Club event with a varied program. Acts included Annie Pixley in 22, Second Floor, Signor Campanari baritone aria, William H Crane in The Senator, Nella Brown-Pond recitation, scenes from The Oolah, Marie Jansen singing be Good, and Emma Juch Ave Maria. Evans and Hoey canceled their Parlor Match appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Boston Press Club
Annie Pixley
Signor
Giuseppe Campanari
William H. Crane
Nella Brown-Pond
Carrie Courtenay
Emma Juch
Mr. Talbot
Messrs. Evans and
Hoey
Ernst. Makechmne
Frank Lester
Oliver Byron
Dixey at the Globe Next Sunday for Firemen Benefit
Henry E. Dixey will perform at the Globe Theatre Sunday evening for a benefit honoring the families of the dead firemen. Willis Sweatnam of the Clevelands minstrels also volunteers. The program is expected to be strong and draw a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixey
the Globe
Globe Theatre
Henry E. Dixey
New York
Willis Sweatnam
The
Clevelands Ministrels
Receptions In Somerville Welcome New Pastor and News
Parishioners of Perkins Street Baptist Church East Somerville hosted a reception for Rev. C. S. Rhoades formerly of South Boston. Jean Carr of Somerville held a wedding reception at Craigie Street home. Somerville Hose Co No 3 held its second annual hall event in Eberle Hall with Foreman Charles H. Bridges directing and Condit's Orchestra providing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville
Perkins Street Baptist Church
East Somerville
C. S. Rhoades
South Boston
Jean Carr
Craigie Street
Charles H. Bridges
Condit
Brother-in-law Shot as Sister Stops Shootout
Last evening at about 9 15 Patrick L Reynolds of No 20 Bromley Park tried to shoot his brother in law George Nolan. Mrs Nolan Reynolds's sister stepped between them and was shot in the jaw. The bullet could not be found by a doctor but the wound is not dangerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick L. Reynolds
No. 20
Bromley Park
George Nolan
Dover Woman Seeks Bar Admission Before New Hampshire Court
Mrs. M. M. Ricker of Dover andMiss Lelia Robinson of Boston argued for the former’s petition for admission to the bar at a full bench session of the New Hampshire Superior Court. Robinson’s address drew compliments from leading lawyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampshire Superior Court
M. M. Ricker
Dover
Lelia . Robinson
Boston
Christian Conference Debates Moral Legislation and Civil Society
The Christian conference continued with a large audience as President William E. Dodge presided. Lectures and discussions covered Christian cooperation in awakening public sentiment, the role of morals in legislation, enforcement of law, and the tension between church and state, with notable speakers including Rev. Moses Hoge Archdeacon Mackay-Smith and Bishop Huntington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Dodge
Moses D. Hoge
Richmond
Alexander Mackay-Smith
New York
Washburn
Robert College
Constantinople
E. Haskell
Dover
N. H
Junor
New York City
Sidney Law
the Tombs Prison
T. W. Caine
Texas
Hamlin
J. ©. Little
Syracuse University
Pennsylvania
America
Laputa
Kingdom Come
Walter B. Hill
Elise
L.T. Chamberlain
D.D
Brooklyn
David H. Greer
Mr. Chamberlain
F. D. Huntington
Keeler’s Furniture Presents a Holiday Stock Tour
A tour through Keeler & Co. warerooms showcases a Christmas stock of art furniture and bric-a-brac. The selection features marquetry mahogany pieces, onyx tables, Japanese teak stands, mahogany shaving stands, card tables, curio music stands, gilt chairs, china cabinets, lapis lazuli ware, reproductions, upholstery in silk brocatelle and velours, ornate sideboards, carved dining suites, and drapery fabrics. Visitors are invited to catch a glimpse of the designer’s work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keeler & Co
Earth
Warehouse
Common Council votes to override mayor on port physician pay
The Boston Common Council defeated the mayor by 44 to 5 to pass over the mayoral veto on raising the port physician salary from 1200 to 1500 dollars. The council then adjourned after a demand for legal opinion on the ordinance as amended and a quorum question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Barry
Jenkins
Ward 16
Michael Murnan
Bedford Street
Committee On Fire Department
Rosnosky
Board of Fire Commissioners
Fire Department
Dolan
Ward 20
John ©. Leighton
Municipal Court
City of
Boston
Committee On Claims
Board of Street Commissioners
Savin Aull
Old Colony
Ward
Harrison Square
Cushing
Roslindale
West Roxbury
Knapp
Pape
Committee On Finance
Bangor
Ellen Melody
Stony Brook Channel
Committee On Public Institutions
Board of Police
North Street
Hanover Avenue
F. F. Raymond
Cross Street
Boston Electric Light Company
Bedford, Chauncy, Columbia
Essex Streets
Fredericksburg Fund Progress for Martha Washington Monument
Mayor A P Rowe reports to the Old South committee in Boston that fundraising for the Martha Washington Monument advances. The Washington Post fund exceeds 400 dollars and other papers plan subscriptions. Fredericksburg will dedicate land for a public square near the monument, with 20000 dollars targeted by February 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Rowe
Fredericksburg
Boston
Old South Committee
Samuel A. Green
When We Say Ulster We Think of Oak Hall
Oak Hall is linked to the G. W. Simmons & Co. store at 32 to 44 North Street as the go to place for buying it. The note emphasizes the store's association with Ulster Oak Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ulster
Oak Hall
G. W. Simmons & Co
North Street
Fire relief fund contributions flood in after city blaze
Subscriptions for the Firemen's Relief Fund pour in from Brown Durrell Adams Henry Lee and Nash Spaulding among others at the fire commissioners and mayor offices. The builders and architects committee on building law amendments met at the Old State House with John A. Fox named temporary chairman. next meeting scheduled for Thursday at 2 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown, Durrell & Co
Wilson, Larrabee & Co
Joy, Langdon & Co
Adams, Curtis & Co
Henry Lee
Bedford
Nash, Spaulding & Co
Messrs. Nash
Spaulding & Co
Broad Street
W. Marston
Kingston Street
Florence Lyman
Walnut Street
Hart
Council Chamber
Old State House
John A. Fox
Boston Mayor Welcomes Federation of Labor Delegates
Mayor N Hart writes to F Foster and J O Sullivan to say a few words of welcome at City Hall on December 10 and to attend the banquet for the delegates. He praises the city’s support for labor and his continued interest in the labor cause. Dated December 6, 1859.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart
Federation of Labor
Messrs
F. K. Foster
J. &. O'Sullivan
City Hall
Boston
He N. Hart
OMAS
New Schooner Rig Draws Sailors At Maritime Exhibition
Despite yesterday's bad weather a large crowd viewed Captain Sherlock's proposed schooner Gitana rig. Sailors and yachtsmen debated its speed potential and weight savings, noting the removal of the foretopmast and a lighter forward section could boost performance in both winter cruising and summer racing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherlock
Mediterranean
Nice
Slocum
Tilverade
Funeral of Warren B. Potter
The funeral for Warren B. Potter was held at his Hotel Kempton residence at 10 oclock yesterday. A large gathering included officers and friends from the New England Drug Exchange and the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, bank directors, and many notable locals. Rev. Phillips Brooks led the service with Rev. Stopford W. Brooke, pallbearers named, with interment in New Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren B. Potter
Kempton
The
New England Drug Exchange
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy
Druggists’ Association
Central National Bank
Andrew G. Weeks
Henry C. Jackson
E. P. Wilbur
Alderman Clark
H. O
Excellent Boston Lamplighters Benefit Concert at Music Hall
A Benefit concert in Music Hall by the Boston Lamplighters drew a crowd despite weather and sold many more tickets than seats. The event featured Hans Lechner's Tyrolean troupe, Tufts College Glee and Banjo Club, the Ruggles Street Quartet, and performances by Frank B. Reynolds Edward W. Emerson and Dudley Prescott in their "Living Pictures." Super intendent Allen and ex-Superintendent Manson attended. A souvenir programme with advertising circulated, though plates for illustrations were damaged by fire. The proceeds will add a handsome sum to the fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Music Hall
Boston Lamplighters’ Benefit Association
Allen
Manson
Hans Lechner
Tufts College Glee and Banjo Club
Ruggles Street
Frank B. Reynolds
Edward W. Emerson
Dudley Prescott
Reception to the new secretary at YMCA meeting
The YMCA held a reception for incoming secretary James L. Gordon with E. S. Woodworth welcoming him. Gordon, veteran of Pennsylvania and Brooklyn and former Connecticut state secretary, spoke in response. The secretary announced the association building is out of debt after a $25,000 last payment. Music by the Tech Glee Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men’s Christian Association
James L. Gordon
Pennsylvania
Brooklyn
Connecticut
E. 8. Woodworth
Gordon
Tech” Glee Club
South Middlesex Unitarian Club
Parker
Prichard
Samuel Hoar
National Unitarian Conference
Philadelphia
Messrs
A. L. Richards
G. D. Clark
H. C. Parker
Grindall Reynolds
Adams House
Vendome
C. H. Brown
New York
Robert Harris
Pomfret
Conn
Mia
J. ©. Stevenson
N. Y
Moses W. Richardson
City
Brunswick
Pretty 1890 calendar by Jenkins Co with girl illustrations
A delicate 1890 calendar from O A Jenkins & Co Boston features a dozen leaves each showing seasonal scenes through graceful girl figures. Miss Lilian Brigham designed the work, noted for refinement and beauty, suited as a gift for children and adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. O. A. Jenkins & Co
Washington Street
Boston
Lilian Brigham
Court records summarize tort cases and trials in December session
In First Session December 5 the Superior Court lists tort actions including Ridge v Morrison with $10000 damages for a 1887 injury at Purchase street involving a defective hoistway door. Other cases include Coyle v Fitchburg Railroad and Fleming v Boston Maine Railroad. Second and Third Sessions note verdicts, trials, and ongoing matters with numerous defendants and plaintiffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Barker
Abbie E. Ridge
Harriet A. Morrison
Purchase Street
H. F. Naphen
Jackson Locke
Timothy Coyle
Fitchburg Railroad Company
Boston
Cambridge
Wadleigh
George A. Torrey
David Fleming
Alfred Johanson
Boston & Maine Railroad
Adams Street
Malden
C. G. Fall
Incom
Sheehan
Brown
Stuck
Perry
Gildea
Kelleher
Davis
Mumiler
Winsor
West East
Gordon
West Roxbury
C. W. Bartlett
W. E. Jewell
John L. Eldredge
Kdward B. Paul
Douglas Forbes
Roberts
C. W. Cushing
T. H. Armstrong
Stevenson
Joy
Atwood
Mer
Ekldredge
Harris’ Min. Trans. Co
Webber
Lynn & Bee
Keyes
Boston RR
Campbell
Same
Porter
Hathorne
Richards
Bradley
Burton
Gould
Greenhood
Pea- Maine RR
PLC
Ice Co
Hayren
Teele
Cuaddy
Matthews
Butter
Sanefield
Notable Names Listing Across U.S. and Canada
A long roster of individuals and spouses spans cities from Philadelphia and New York to Toronto and Portland. The compiled list includes professors, publishers, and officials like Hobart College President Potter, Major Morrison, and Rev. John McKinney, with frequent references to New York and Boston areas and several Canadian ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherst
J. Légasse
St. Pierre
Mig
G. W. Smalley
New_York
John DeWitt
Miller
Philadelphia
F. W. Eddy
Springfield
Martin J. Junge
Holyoke
Tremont
J. E. McIntyre
Buffalo
N. Y
J. Osgood Geer
New Portland
York
F. E. Richards
Rschwood
Detroit
Mich
W.W. Smith
Randolph-Macon College
Virpia
L. Mortimer Smith
Halifax
Graham Taylor
Hartford
Hiting
Speingfield
Chicago
R. F. Patterson
Richmond
B. Johnston
Waltham
Lincoln J. Seagrave
Pawtucket
Clarke
Portland
Jd. W. Cumgate
R. L. Mings
Fall River
Bishop Huntington
New York
Young’s—C
New Hampshire
Revere
J. H. Cranston
Norwich
Conn
A. B. Bassett
Williamston
J. E. Chapman
Plymouth
C. Boardman
Bristol
N. H
Calvin Austin
Salem
Esseee
J. M. Perry
Barre
C. B. Goodwin
Dover
L. B. Reed
Launton
A. L Scott
Pittsburg
Crawford
John Stronach
Toronto
James Mooney
Bangor
E. L. Johnson
Athol
S. H. Emery
Sanford
Uncontested Divorces Granted in Plymouth Superior Court
In Plymouth county Brockton on December 5, the Superior Court civil session listed desertion divorces including Abbie M. Keniston resumed as Abbie M. Martin and Lavinda E. Pope. others granted for desertion or cruelty. Libel for divorce dismissed in one case. contract action for board of wife while separated tried with defenses, and a separate creditors’ bill in equity dismissed with costs. All non disposed cases remain on order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth County
Brockton
Pitman
Fred St. Graves
Scituate Ys
Eva M. Graves
Buffalo
N. Y
Green & A Wilson
Blackmur & Sheldon
Abbie M. Keniston
Charles F. Keniston
Abbie M. Martin
Luther E. Pope
Lavinda E. Pope
William B. Thomas
Hanson
Julian Thomas
Israel Wickson
Wareham
Sophronia. Wickson
Mary A. Loud
Wilman
Samuel D. Loud
San Jose
B. F. Briggs
Charles G. Davis
Algernon
Brett
George W. Folsom
Sherman L. Whipple
Merrill v Little settled and removed to judge at Salem
Supreme Judicial Court in Essex County Salem reports the Merrill executor v Little case settled and taken from the jury. Salem city v Essex County commissioners to be heard in Boston next Wednesday. Thompson master finding in Jefferson Neck lands case favors the proprietors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Judicial Court
Essex County
Salem
Devens
Henry F. Merrill
Joseph F. Little
City of
Boston
Thompson
Jeffries Neck
Ipswich
Eagle Hill
Insolvency Court Calendar Suffolk County Second Meetings Today
Insolvency Court calendar lists second meetings for cases 1747 John F Kenwood to 1811 Barnett Co and first meetings for cases 1803 Joseph Henry Wlunkett to 1821 John Hopper with petitions, examinations, stays and hearings including unclaimed dividends and composition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Kenwood
Louis H. Roderiquez
Levi L. Whitney
L. L
G. H
Thomas Simpson
George Holmes
Edmund Keyes
George H. Keyes
Local Court Fines Larceny Offenders in December Session
In Municipal Court criminal session dated December 5, Harpy J Daniel Costello is fined one dollar for larceny of seventy eight stockings. George Smith receives an indeterminate term at Massachusetts Reformatory for larceny of cloth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harpy
Daniel Costello
George Smith
Massachusetts Reformatory
Also Mentioned on This Page
Horticultural Hall
Commonwealth Quartet
Bunker Hill
Bart
Press Club
Affairs OF the Church
Christian Conference
Keeler’s Furniture
the Common Council
Hutchinson v. Liv. & Son
G. Ins. Lo
Foston
Kelly
Oliver Vy. B. & M. RR
Fanning
Perkins
Mason
Haskell
Bacon Paper Co
Sartwell
Green
Vy. Parker
Grover
Harris
Fort Dearborn Nat
Wright
City of Bank
Carter
Tineton
Whinn
Nevolve
Dabney
Boston Loan Co
Goldthwait
Johnson
Russell
Dacey
Mudge
Bank of New
Merck
Huff
Brans
Downey
London
Hade Nuits
B. C. Thompson
Washington ST
James McGinnis
District OF Massachusetts
Circuit Court of the United States
W. Orison Underwood
Brookline
Joan G. Stetson
U. S. Circuit Court
South Middlesex
Suffolk County
Deerfoot Farm
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Wall Street, N. Ys
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