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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1892

Page

7

Contested Appeals and Court Entries from Middlesex Superior Court

A compact record lists cases from the Middlesex Superior Court including con tests such as Chase v Old Colony RA and Percival v same, with numerous other docket entries like Brown v Boston and Foley v same. The entry notes an appeal in C F Hall versus James M Healey concerning insolvency and discharge, and cites multiple civil actions, contracts, and railroad company disputes from 1880s through 1890s, with trial notices for jury sessions and various defendants.

Chase Old Colony RA Percival Same Conant Johnston Verge Emerson Connolly Jones McGuire N. Y N. E. Ror Calderwood Brintnall C. F. Hall James M. Healey Suffolk County F. W. Adams Appellee John F. Newton William A. Tucker Washington, School Harvard Streets Dorchester J. D. Long W. D. Turner A. E. Denison Smith Butler McLaughlin Bradford Googins de la Granja Swasey Norton Ton Co Grace Gallagher Quigley Lowell Drew Smith & A. Stove Co Bruce Carr Stubbs McGraw Mannistfield Dooley Provident Savags Johnson Moody Beacon Cycle Mfg. Co Sibley Et al Freeman Mfg. Co Grant Walker Biggestaff Marston Borofsky Marden

Cambridge Voters Receive Mass Mail as Cambridge Port Post Office Handles Heavy Flow

The Cambridgeport post office, under Superintendent Ring, processed about 75,000 letters over two days amid mayoral campaigning. Three of four mayoral candidates sent papers and letters to voters, with Ring praising his staff and noting unprecedented mail volume and on-time delivery. The item also mentions local political talk on annexation to Boston and ongoing community events.

Harvard Glee Club Bancroft Harvard Cambridgeport Ring Cambridge North Avenue Universalist Church John Daly Algeria George H. Cox John H. Corcoran Boston Mr. Corcoran Sisterhood Branch Martha R. Jones North Avenue West End Road Murray Street

Cambridge’s Prettiest Women to Be Named Tomorrow

Tomorrow’s Post will publish ten more names of Cambridge’s prettiest women. Readers are urged to tell friends to look out for the interesting lists.

Charles L. Pike Louise F. Gay Mabel Baker Annie Richardson May Lawrence Cornelian Warren Peter le Francis Elia Wheeler Myrtie Smith Marie Bernard Cambridge

Chelsea News Roundup From Chelsea Chronicle

Local column notes a Lynn District Epworth League meeting at Bellingham Church with Rev George S Butters of Fitchburg set to speak. Comment wraps around liquor license politics and past whist prizes. Chelsea polo team disbanded. Worcester will host a new team at Lincoln Hall with a suitable rink. The Ferkym Man.

Bellingham Lynn Suffolk Club F. A. Wool T. J. Lynde Harry Harding George H. Danforth Chelsea Worcester Lincoln Hall Ferkym

Chelsea's prettiest women list names

A brief notice lists Chelsea's prettiest women including Annie Dammery Lilian Evans Bertha Morril ERetta Winslow Edith Leeds Agnes Phemister Lillian Martin Maude Murphy and Mrs J H Buck Mrs Elmer E Knight The item invites readers to tell friends to look out for these lists.

Annie Dammery Lilian Evans Bertha Morril Eretta Winslow Edith Leeds Agnes Phemister Lillian Martin Maude Murphy J. H. Buck Elmer E. Knight Chelsea

Steamer Whitney Off After Extensive Repairs

The New York steamer H. M. Whitney has completed repairs after a harbor collision with the British steamer Ottoman of Liverpool. The vessel left Atlantic works yesterday, arrived at Central Es, and sailed for New York under Captain Coleman, a noted navigator from Boston.

New York H. M. Whitney Ottoman Liverpool Atlantic Works Central Es 10 Whitney Coleman Boston

Theological Alumni Meet at Harvard Seminary

The Harvard Theological Seminary Alumni Association of eastern New England held its annual meeting at the United States Hotel with Rev. A. C. Thompson presiding. Guests included Prof. Williston Walker and Rev. E S Hume. Officers elected: President Rev A C Thompson and secretary treasurer Rev C B Gale.

Harvard Theological Seminary Eastern New England United States A. C. Thompson D.D Roxbury Williston Walker Hartford E.S. Hume Bombay India C. B. Gale Fitchburg

About You And Your Friends

A Boston column discusses local Democratic tensions over disputed nominees and an anonymous circular signed Cleveland Democrat. Thomas F. Delehanty counterattacks, aiming to unite the party and aid its candidates. East Boston hospital plans and a Christmas charity dinner for St John’s Church children are noted. An Italian worker loses his right arm at a Paris Street macaroni factory. The Ferry Man.

Democratic Party Cleveland Democrat Thomas F. Delehanty Delehanty East Boston St. John's Church Joseph Gallo

East Boston’s prettiest women listed for 1900s event

Miss May Williams Foley Miss Maria Clancy Miss Gertrude Pratt Miss Ena Potters Miss Bessie Jones Miss Susie Jordan Miss Annie Burnham Miss Lizzie Ennis Miss Jennie Chase Miss Mary McDonald named among East Boston’s prettiest women in a local society note.

May Williams Foley Maria Clancy Gertrude Pratt Ena Potters Bessie Jones Susie Jordan Annie Burnham Lizzie Ennis Jennie Chase Mary McDonald Boston

Alderman Lee seeks 25000 for Brighton playstead project

The item notes Alderman John H. Lee’s push for a 25000 city appropriation to build a district playstead. Walter R. Willey bets on Lee’s reelection, offering 100 if it occurs. Frank Haynes laments snowless Brighton road and Frannk plans to test flyers on white ground. Elijah Stanton adds a piazza at Mansfield and Cambridge. Albert Smith opens a new market at 862 Cambridge. The Post reports Brighton’s list of prettiest ward and brisk sales at Beacon Park.

John H. Lee Walter R. Willey Lee Frank Haynes Brighton Road fFrannk Elijah Stanton Mansfield Cambridge Streets Albert Smith Cambridge Street Brighton Beacon Park

Brighton's Prettiest Women Named in List of Ladies

Mrs T H G Marston and Miss Olive Wormelle lead a roster of Brighton ladies praised as the town's prettiest women. The group includes Miss Gracie Young Miss Annie Brackett Miss Hettie Horner Mrs Charles Whites Miss Ethel Fuller Miss Carrie Beck Miss Eva Pierson and Miss Bertha Ballard in a feature highlighting local charm.

T. H. G. Marston Olive Wormelle Gracie Young Annie Brackett Hettie Horner Charles Whites Ethel Fuller Carrie Beck Eva Pierson Bertha Ballard Brighton

Ladies' Aid seeks hospital supplies for new Somerville hospital

The Ladies' Aid Association appeals for table linen towels and other essentials for patient care at the upcoming Somerville hospital. Contributions may be sent to Mrs A S Pillsbury, treasurer, 12 Cameron Street West. The old Nunnery grounds disappear as steam shovels clear Broadway side. an at home event by Mrs Charles A Guild features decorated china with assistance from Miss Moore.

Ladies’ Aid Association A. S. Pillsbury Cameron Street West Somerville Broadway Charles A. Guild Flint Street

Somerville's Prettiest Women Names Listed

Names of Somerville's prettiest women are published including Mrs. William Kenney Miss Alice Bailey Miss Theresa Manix Mrs. Walter Hadley Miss Jennie Rogers Miss Hattie Crane Mrs H Crane Miss Belle Patten Miss Dora Lapham Mrs George Rowell and others.

William Kenney Alice Bailey Theresa Manix Walter Hadley Jennie Rogers Hattie Crane H. Crane Belle Patten Dora Lapham George Rowell Somerville

Six suppers on a bet in South Boston club

Ex Representative J J McNamara of Wari 13 paid an election bet last evening. Jerry, a Late Hour club member, and five others including James P McShane Frank J Thornton C F F O'Brien Michael F Sullivan and Peter Kelley shared six of Caterer McShane's best suppers. Kelley won the bet and the gathering proved Jerry a good fellow.

J. J. McNamara Wari 13 Jerry South Boston James P. McShane Frank J. Thornton C. FF. O'Brien Michael F. Sullivan Peter Kelley

Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary and Science of Life

The passage touts Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary as a standard U S authority on word definitions and endorses the Science of Life for its treatments of nervous debility and exhausted vitality. It notes the work can be obtained via an advertisement in another column of this paper.

United States

South Boston Election Patterns and Local Concerts

South Boston voters in Ward 13 forecast a heavy turnout with Norris and Major Maguire as the leading contenders, while Wards 14 and 15 look for Alderman Flood to be returned. The St John’s M E Church aid society hosts a Wednesday concert with Lola Leonora Purman Susie Robinson Sara Weeks and others. The Pleasure Outing Club names officers led by George Bancroft and a full slate of officers and committee members. Crry Point.

Boston Norris Major Maguire Common Council Flood Aid Society of St. John’s M. E. Church Fred Billings Henry McCormack Robert Harding Albert Young Joseph J. Jones J. J. Gateley George O. Bancroft John J. Cummings Amory E. Wood Crry Point

South Boston's prettiest women names listed

Miss Annis Vincent Miss Annie L Smith Miss Jennie Ellis Miss Esther McArdle Miss Birdie Wannon Mis Alice Jacobs Miss Annie Cummings Miss Mamie Ryan Miss Jennie Kenney Miss Maud Ford. The article invites readers to spread word about these lists and to watch for the forthcoming notices.

Annis Vincent Annie L. Smith Jennie Ellis Esther McArdle Birdie Wannon Alice Jacobs Annie Cummings Mamie Ryan Jennie Kenney Maud Ford South Boston

Annual Pall and Musicales at Charlestown Hall

Pupils of Professor J G Anthoine held their annual pall in Monument Hall with Holbrook's Orchestra providing music. At a private musicale hosted by Mr and Mrs Thomas M Joyce of Hotel Harvard, thirty friends heard recitations, piano, soprano and violin performances from Therese Crostien Lizzie Wall Zita McDonough Daisy Harmon and others. A Waverley House guest event follows next Monday. Councilman William T Graham seeks re election with Republican endorsements from Bunker Hitt.

J.G. Anthoine Monument Hall Holbrook Thomas M. Joyce Harvard Bow Streets Therese Crostien B. J. Reardon Lizzie Wall Joyce Howard Atheneum Orchestra Zita McDonough Daisy Harman Thomas Dundeen John P. Reynolds William Judge Charles Ford Mamie Leighton Fred W. Barker Frank Parkinson J. Desmond Thomas Dundon Waverley House William T. Graham Bunker Hitt

Charlestown Names Its Prettiest Women

Miss Lizzie Olsen Miss Lulu Finn Miss Mangie Rogers Mrs John Sullivan Miss Ella Baldwin Mrs W F Prime Miss Mamie Ormond Miss Daisy Haynes Mrs Jennie Payson Mrs William Schwab are listed as Charlestown's prettiest women in a local society feature.

Lizzie Olsen Lulu R. Finn Mangie Rogers John Sullivan Ella Baldwin W. F. Prime Mamie Ormond Daisy Haynes Jennie Payson William Schwab Charlestown

North End Volunteers List Letter to The Post

A letter from M F requests publishing the North End’s ten prettiest young ladies names. He lists Annie White Lulu White Eva Donnelly Helen F Caffrey Alice Marding May Nickerson Trilie Bruce Katie McQuillian Frances Roche Lillian Bradley and urges the editor to publish the roster. The Post disclaims responsibility for the volunteer list.

North End Annie White Lulu White Eva Donnelly Helen F. Caffrey Alice Marding May Nickerson Trilie Bruce Katie McQuillian Frances Roche Lillian Bradley M.F

Vote for Matthews in a day of low fares improvements

A brief notice urges readers to vote for Matthews highlighting low fares and planned improvements and to vote early today.

Matthews

Wreck Sighted in North Atlantic En Route to London

British steamer Milanese arriving from Boston to London reports passing a shipwreck in mid Atlantic on December 8 at 44 20 N 52 51 W. The vessel was Split in two with debris drifting, name of the wrecked ship unknown. Captain Frinick notes strong gales and high seas during a thirteen day voyage.

Boston London Frinick

Dorchester Ward 24 votes expected. local events listed

Dorchester residents anticipate a busy Ward 24 election with Walter Hayes seeking a strong tally. Community happenings include an Emanou quartet at Oakland Hall, a Broadway Universalist Church wedding party returning from the South, a rainbow tea at the Church of the Holy Spirit with a souvenir cup, and Mattapan Social Club officers announced for next year.

Walter Hayes Emanou Oakland Hall Harry W. Kimball Nee Lucas Broadway Universalist Church South Boston South Old Dorchester Guild of the Church of the Holy Spirit Oakland Tall Mattapan Social Club H. Richardson F. Johnson George KE. Edwards Thomas Cotter Charles A. Hoffiman C. E. Turner George A. Curtis W. T. Sheed W. HL. Croseman Grovk Hall

Dorchester Names of the Prettiest Women

A list of Dorchester’s prettiest women includes Miss Bertie McBride Miss Grace L Hope Miss Carrie Hunt Miss Mary Barry Miss Louise Alexander Miss Elsie Littlefield Miss Lucy Horne Miss Belie Nugent Miss Alice Curdy and Miss Minnie Wood.

Bertie Mcbride Grace L. Hope Carrie Hunt Mary Barry Louise Alexander Elsie Littlefield Lucy Horne Belie Nugent Alice Curdy Minnie Woodlll Dorchester

Don't depend on the other man to vote today. Make Matthewe's majority emphatic

A terse exhortation urges voters to act independently and secure a strong victory for Matthewe. The message emphasizes personal responsibility and aims to maximize his electoral margin.

Matthewe

Freed From A Ten Year Term For Burglary

Stephen Hall was released from a ten year burglary sentence after a motion for a new trial showed mistaken identity. Witnesses testified they saw a man only from a railroad scene and identified Hall at the Dr J O Judge house break in on Columbus Avenue. Hall was freed when a nolle pros was entered following legal work by William Sullivan and Officer Shields and approval by District Attorney Stevens.

Stephen Hall Colecred Dr. J. O Columbus Avenue Theip Division 8 Hall Ball William Sullivan Shields Station 5 Stevens

Vote for license today to temper Morality in town

Citizens urged to vote early on a local license issue claiming it will promote temperance and moral standards. Campaign emphasizes immediate participation and community standards.

Sulphur Bitters Presidential Competition Update

Three of four Sulphur Bitters contests can be decided but the nationwide popular vote remains unsettled. The vast coupons require a single examination to finalize all competitions, to be conducted at the earliest possible date.

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