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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1892

Page

7

Trusteeship accounts in Dorr estate at Boston Probate Court

Multiple probate notices from Suffolk and Middlesex Courts announce hearings on estates including Frederick H. Dorr trust accounts for Caroline Dorr, and administration requests for Joseph H. Randall, Susan T. Edson, Will Mayo, Thomas Cassidy, Hammad Pickering, Frank C. Warren, and others. Notices urge next of kin and creditors to appear, or respond, by dates in December 1892 and January 1893, with published citations in the Boston Post.

Massachusets Suffolk Frederick H. Dorr Boston King Edward S. Ritchie Thomas P. Ritchie Alfred D. Chandler Caroline Dorr Boston Post Itness Jonny W. McKim Esquire Elijah George Register Massachusetts Middlesex Joseph H. Randall Framingham Jabez A. Sawyer Cambridge Newsaper Grance M. Brooks Susan T. Edson Stoneham George A. Edson Ayde Park Norfolk George M. Brooks Ss. H. Folsom S. H. Fol?om Ommonwealtiee Thomas Cassidy Qaid County Jennie E. Cassidy Aid John W. McKim Kovaie Court Hmakk AL Pickering Malden Fred A. Wiickering The Witess. Grerce M. Bevoks S. H. Folsom. Register Ommonwealtha Massachustts Frank C. Warren Brookline William J. Bowditch Dedham Sancority Ani Seccountanti Io the Boston Lost George White Jonathan Cobh Sarah Lonergan Maria Lynes Sherman E. K. Laden Dorchester Avenue J.M. _B. Churchill J. Lowell, Jr S. H. Smith Norton Iron Company J. J. Grace M. P. Beckett Norton Company P. A. Collins Grace Spear M.S. Ayer KF. M. Davis C. C. Powers Dugald McInnis Charles M. Eldredge F. c. Dy J.C. McGilpatrick Deendant Thomas Dean Joseph H. Poor American Legion of Honor W. U. Putnam Putnam J. A. Maxwell G. R. Swasey E. K. Champlin Ryther

Insolvency Notice for Francis M Bardwell of Boston

Boston December 13 1892 notice states a warrant in insolvency issued against Francis M Bardwell a Suffolk County real estate agent. Creditors must prove debts and elect assignees at a Court of Insolvency in the Probate building Court Square Boston on December 30 1892 at 2 PM. Deputy Sheriff Thomas Fee serves the process.

Boston Suffolk Francis M. Bardwell Court Square Thomas Fee John Goddin George C. Davis

Boston Courts Face Civil Dockets With Receivership and Damages

In Suffolk County Supreme Judicial Court equity matters include LaTHRop vs People's Five-Year Benefit Order seeking a receiver for alleged charter fraud and fund misappropriation. Chase, Sanborn & Co. vs Caldwell seeks to restrain trademark use. Superior Court lists multiple actions for contract damages, tort, and land seizures, with verdicts and reserved decisions across sessions and judges.

Supreme Judicial Court Suffolk, Is In Equity Lathrop G. W. Anderson R. M. Morse Joseph Bennett Chase, Sanborn & Co Henry L. Caldwell & Co Bill Equity W. B. French

Probate Court Admits Wills and Grants Administrations

Suffolk Massachusetts probate records dated December 16 list wills probated for Timothy Davis Mary F Downing Adeline Roberts Anna M Sanders Charles Sanders Johanna Wholly Sarah F Lonergan Hannah M Mowry Franklin E Hooper George W Davis Adelia Smith Ada E B Clark Albert Humphrey Agnes N Ferson Administrations granted for Elizabeth M Alley John Gilbert Catherine F Collins Mary Bain Catherine Sheneck James H Griffin Edith P Barnes James P Keating Grace T Richardson Jerome S Macdonald Edward A Fowle Jane Harris Thomas Brennan John Singleton Patrick H Grady Albert G Smith Esther Small Annie Lennon Jane L Quigley Charles E Rosenthal Eliza A Baxter Oscar E Haylord.

Suffolk Harriman Timothy Davis Mary F. Downing Adeline Roberts Anna M. Sanders Charles Sanders Johanna Wholly Sarah F. Lonergan Hannah M. Mowry Franklin E. Hooper George W. Davis Adelia Smith Ada E. B. Clark Albert Humphrey Agnes N. Ferson Elizabeth M. Alley John Gilbert Catherine F. Collins Mary Bain Catherine Sheneck James H. Griffin Edith P. Barnes James P. Keating Grace T. Richardson Jerome S. Macdonald Edward A. Fowle Jane Harris Thomas Brennan John Singleton Patrick H. Grady Albert G. Smith Esther Small Annie Lennon Jane L. Quigley Charles E. Rosenthal Eliza A. Baxter Oscar E. Haylord

First meetings and dates set across multiple bankruptcy cases

A collage of court notices lists first meetings for several assignees with dates Jan 6 and Feb 3, including Henry G Peabody C S Knowles and Walter K Freeman. Adjournments extend to Dec 23 in Ellworth and Freeman matters, with third meetings held for New England Land and Improvement Building and Drewson French Cleansing. Dockets mention warrants returnable Jan 6 and a Harris Palatial Car Company petition dismissed.

Estes & Greenough Andrews & Pickering Licereer Adam Gibb Metcalf Adam Harris Palatal Car Company New England Land and Improvement Building Company Drewson French Cleansing and Dyeing Company Harry Haley Elliot Ritchie Frank Dole Fred L. Potter Potter Lovell Company Order of the Rising Sun

Plaintiff Sues Stoneham Inhabitants For Damages

Phoebe H. Roberts sues the Inhabitants of Stoneham in Middlesex Superior Court for 4000 damages after a fall on a defective sidewalk. Jury verdict favors the defendants. Attorneys Lynde Harding for plaintiff and Stevens Sweetser for defendants. Trial calendar item noted.

Middlesex Cambridge Bono Phoebe H. Roberts Stoneham Lynde & Harding W. B. Stevens F. K. Sweetser Cummings Admr West End St. Ro Same Kelleher City of Cambridge Town of

Tour to Old Point Comfort and Washington by Pennsylvania Rail

Delightful ten day escorted tour from Boston on February 8 visiting Old Point Comfort Virginia Beach Richmond and Washington. All inclusive price only 55 covers all expenses en route and hotel stays. For details contact Lourisspany at 206 W Pennsylvania Railroad Washington street.

Old Point Comfort Virginia Beach, Richmond Washington Pennsylvania Railroad Boston Virginia Beach Richmond Lourisspany Washington Street

Electors by Districts Advocated by Massachusetts Demo

In a discussion with a Post reporter, Hon. William Taylor urged adopting the Michigan district method for choosing electors. He argues it would end the solid South stigma, improve electoral fairness, and curb unit-rule abuses, urging Massachusetts to lead in reform.

Post William Taylor Michigan Massachusetts Democratic Party Solid South New York Cleveland Supreme Court

Axworthy Defalcations Case Reveals Embezzlement Tactics

In Cleveland Ohio, deposition in room 173 at Young's Hotel exposes the methods used by former city treasurer Axworthy. Assistant treasurer Watkins, city solicitor Meyer, and bondsmen including Dustin Rice and Squire testified. The claim seeks $129000 still owed from $729000 embezzled, with bondsmen said to have breached restitution obligations.

Axworthy Cleveland Young’s Hotel Charles H. Watkins Edward S. Meyer A. C G. Dustin William Rice Judge Williamson J.M. Henderson Board of Education A. S. Squire Watkins Medford Colorado Canada

Theosophical Society to Hold Lecture on Third Object

At the Boston Theosophical Society meeting tomorrow evening at 186 Boylston street, President George D. Ayers will deliver a lecture on The Third Object of the Theosophical Society. The public is cordially invited.

Boston Theosophical Society Boylston Street George D. Ayers The Theosophical Society

Ploughman Farmers Meet On Irrigation Benefits

The Ploughman Farmers' meeting at 178 Devonshire Street Room 505 today at 10 am will be addressed by Mrs Olive Wright of Denver on the advantages of irrigation over natural rainfall.

Ploughman Farmers Devonshire Street Olive Wright Denver

New Man From an Aged One Dr Pierce Discovery

An advertisement extols Dr Pierce s Golden Medical Discovery as a universal blood and liver remedy. It promises to restore health and vigor, aid digestion, strengthen flesh, and cure or benefit with a money back guarantee. The copy warns against inferior imitations and touts Discovery as uniquely effective for spitting blood, breathlessness, bronchitis, and severe coughs.

Dr. Pierce Golden Medical

Christmas Chronicle issue and Cambridge notes fade

The Christmas Chronicle number marks Year II of its current editorship with lavish original content from Porter Walling and others. It reports on Ora W Marshall's death in Cambridge Hospital, the burial in Manchester, plus local items on lectures, social unions, Dr. Peabody, Bancroft Buckley case, and Harvard Bridge with school lunches and janitor praise.

The Chronicle Linn Boyd Porter Albert Ross Elizabeth B. Walling A. P. Peabody D.D Alexander McKenzie C. W. Biddle Laura V.simmons Cambridge William B. Howland Ora W. Marshall T. F. Wright Church of the New Jerusalem Cambridge Hospital Young Marshall Manchester N. H Eliot Social Union Edgerly J. C. Sheafe S. L. Thomas Conrad’s English High School Manual Training School Charles Bramhall Cogswell Mr. Bramhall Harvard Bridge

Cambridge's Handsomest Men Names List Feature

Walter H Lerned Jr Percival G Parsons Homer M Seavey Wellington Wells Brunell Parker George L Barney Charles F Leland Arthur S Cummings Harold Cloyes Harry C Walker Monday's Post will contain ten more names of Cambridge's handsomest men Tell poor friends to look out for these interesting ts.

Walter H. Lerned, Jr Percval G. Parsons Homer M. Seavey Wellington Wells Brunell Parker George L. Barney Charles F. Leland Arthur S. Cummings Harold Cloyes Harry C. Walker Cambridge Huch L. Stalker Arthur PD Rogers Pp. J. Kennedy Robert (. Whitten Harry Hamilton Edward G. Graves George KE. Armstrong Edward T. Pigeon David H. Jones W. B. Morrison Boston J. Mitchell Galvin L. J. Richardson Dorchester Joseph H. Kelly Amos T. White Albert M. Williamson James M. White Arthur Cole Charles P. Anderson Frank E. Gaylord P. J. McKenna Edwin R. Spinney Daniel A. Gilmore South Boston Thomas Martin Freeman Hinckley Rupert C. Crosa Herbert Sanford Edward Hopkins Wilbur Davis George H. Carten Robert EK Evana Henry Mitchell Arthur '. Johnson Chelsea

A Hero of Sumter Buried in Evergreen Cemetery

Peter Hart 68 died in Williamsburg after a life of Civil War heroism. He nailed the Union flag to Fort Sumter in 1861, served under General Scott, and later joined the New York police. Hart received medals and a gold watch from Congress. Survived by his wife eight sons and two daughters.

New York Peter Hart Fort Sumter Williamsburg Evergreen Cemetery Mexico Hart United States Army Scott Anderson Fernando Wood Willard’s Washinton

Home for Aged Couples profits top six thousand

The executive committee met at Park Street Church yesterday at 11 o clock. Mrs. A E Carlton presided and a nominating committee was formed to select officers for the year. The fair profits and donations totaled over $6000 and another fair is likely next year. The home seeks funds to build a larger facility. donations are welcomed by Mrs A E Carlton of 80 Union Park.

Home For Park Street A. E. Carlton Paul Morse Ellis Union Park

Widen Blue Hill Avenue Hearing Near Roxbury

The Board of Street Commissioners held a hearing on widening Blue Hill avenue from Warren street in Roxbury to Milton town line. About twenty interested people attended. sentiment favored widening. The board took the matter under advisement and also considered changes to Safford Portsmouth and Aldie streets in West Roxbury and Brighton, with no objectors present.

Board of Street Commissioners Blue Hill Avenue Warren Street Roxbury Milton Safford Portsmouth Aldie West Roxbury Brighton

Funeral notices and city transit woes prompt query

The obituary notes the funeral for Daniel OConnell at Sacred Heart at 9 this forenoon and Mrs. Margaret J McKay's service yesterday. McKay had long Boston ties and left seven children. A local building rise is planned on Meridian street near Leighton’s old site. Transit critique cites crowded horse cars on Chelsea and Orient Heights routes, lack of transfers, and calls for more ferries and a clock in the ferry house.

Daniel O'Connell Church of the Sacred Heart Margaret J. McKay McKay Boston Samuel McKay

East Boston's Handsomest Men Named in Local Note

A playful list calls out Mr. Huch L. Stalker Mr. Arthur PD. Rogers Mr. Pp. J. Kennedy and others as East Boston's handsomest men. The note invites friends to look out for these interesting Sts. and usernames.

Abraham Lincoln Relief Corps Sale in Memorial Hall

Charlestown notices: sale of unsold bazaar items at reasonable prices in Memorial Hall tonight. Shergold Social Club hosted a burlesque event in Monument Hall yesterday with about 150 couples dancing. Charles town Cadets wore minstrel attire at Association Hall last night, delivering a blackface show and lively finale. Prescott Secior Club plans a grand annual ball in Monument Hall next month. BUNKER HILL

Abraham Lincoln Relief Corps Memorial Hall Shergold Social Club Monument Hall Association Hall Charlestown Cadets Prescott Secior Club Bunker Hiiln

Charlestown's Handsomest Men Names List Preview

The Hon E L Pilsbury and a cast of Charlestown figures including Kugar Kk Haines Martin Griffin Jobo Kk Sundberg George H Venvir Lieutenant Webster USMLo Sergeant John A Brickley James K Hayes KE Morton Paine and Captain Edward Gaskin are highlighted as part of a forthcoming Monday's Post feature with ten more names to follow.

E. L. Pilsbury Kugar Haines Martin J. Griffin Jobo Sundberg George H. Venvir Webster U.s.m.lo John A. Brickley James K. Hayes KE. Morton Paine Edward &. Gaskin Charlestown

Rainbuwtea event at Oakland Hall Dorchester

The taumous rainbuwtea was held at Oakland Hall Mattapan under the Guild of the Church of the Holy Spirit. It drew a largely admiring crowd and praised the beauty and color on display with the ladies serving patrons well. The Dorchester notes also mention a funeral service for Oliver L. Perkins, killed crossing the New York and New England railroad near Dudley Street.

Oakland Hall Mattapan Church of the Holy Spirit Oliver L. Perkins New York & New England Railroad Dudley Street Laylan’s Street G. T. Raymond The Baptist Church Middleboro Mass Beacon Dorchester Avenue Centre Street Ashmont Street Grove Hall

Local Dorchester Names Tallied in Ledger

Herbert Manks and Frank Parker figure among a list of names including F. H. Bird A. L. Kemp F. A. Buck H. O. Stevens and J. Mitchell Galvin with L. J. Richardson noted as from Dorchester in a readable ledger fragment. Partial lines suggest an aye spread and hands smnest men phrase appears.

Herbert M. Manks Frank C. Parker F. H. Bird A. L. Kemp F. A. Buck H. O. Stevens Patterson

Funerals of East Boston Victims

The funeral for Delia Barry, second victim of the Maverick street crossing accident, will be held Sunday at 1 30 PM from Michael F McMahon’s residence at 311 Chelsea Street East Boston. Interment will be at Malden. Funeral plans may allow friends to attend both services.

Delia Barry Maverick Street Massachusetts General Hospital Michael F. McMahon Chelsea Street Boston Malden Barry

French Play to Be Given Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme

The Conference Francaise presents Moliere's Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme next Tuesday at 8 p m in Union Hall. The glee club and Pierian Society provide the musical portion, under the patronage of several local ladies.

Conference Francaise Moliere Union Hall Glee Club Pierian Society Frederick L. Ames G. B. Blake Alexander Cochrane John Elliott Charles Fairchild Charles E. Inches David P. Kimball B. J. Lang Barrett Wendell J. M. Sears

Science of Life advertisement promotes medical work

An advertisement column touts the “Science of Life” as a great and invaluable medical work for young and middle aged men, promising relief from doctors’ bills dangerous drugs and quack nostrums. The copy urges readers to obtain the publication and notes it appears in another paper column.

Somerville's Handsomest Men List Shown in Local Feature

A local feature showcases Somerville's handsomest men including Melville C. Parkhurst Warren J. Robinson Alderman WV E Fitts Councelman J W Bean Patrolman Charles Thrasher James Scott Eugene Russell Clarence Egin Lt H Wiley William J Illows and others. The piece invites readers to tell their picks.

Melville C. Parkhurst Warren J. Robinson

Brighton notices and council hopeful Rubin profile

Brighton items note an upcoming Knights of Honor entertainment in Warren Hall next Monday night and goodwill on Mrs McBrine’s recovery from six weeks illness. Dalton’s Mansfield street home gains a new lawn and footing with concrete walks. J Harris Rubin, elected councilman, celebrates strong vote in first term. Beacon Park asks if readers have seen the Pride of Brighton.

Knights of Honor Warren Hall Philip McBrine Lieutenant McBrine Station 14 Dalton Mansfield Street J. Harris Rubin Rubin Beacon Park Brighton

Brighton's Handsomest Men Names Revealed in Social Notice

A Brighton social column lists Samuel Davenport Frank Howe Linus Canning BE Knowlton Walter Murphy Thomas Ashley F Sumner Starbird John Ahearn George Wentworth and servant James Comee as among the town's most handsome men.

Samuel Davenport Frank H. Howe Linus E. Canning BE. H. Knowlton Walter Murphy Thomas A. Ashley F. Sumner Starbird John Ahearn George H. Wentworth James Comee Brighton

MIT Class of 75 Dinner Elects Officers at Young's Hotel

The class of 75 MIT held its annual dinner at Young's Hotel. Officers elected include President Thomas Hibbard, Vice President B L Beal, Secretary Treasurer E A W Hammatt, and an executive committee of B L Beal M A Smith H E Stowe Frank Connors. A class poet for 93 was named and a message of brotherly love was sent to the class of 95 dining nearby.

Young’s Hotel Thomas Hibbard B. L. Beal E. A. W.hammatt M. A. Smith H. E. Stowe Frank Connors Dayton, C

Paine's Colonial Chair Offer Promises Big Furniture Value

An advertisement promises a $5 bill will cover car fare to Paine's at 48 Canal Street and back, enabling a purchase of a Colonial rocking chair with extra balance left. The note touts Paine's special Colonial chair as the year’s greatest furniture value in Boston.

Paine

Colonial Express Journey to Washington and Jacksonville

Florida passengers from Boston travel aboard the Colonial Express to Washington and then the fast mail to Jacksonville. One night in a sleeping car promises comfort along a smooth Shore Line sleeper route between Luston and New York.

Florida Pasengers Boston Washington Jacksonville Luston New York Shore Line

Sulphur Bitters Presidential Competition Under Review

Three of four Sulphur Bitters contests can be decided but the national popular vote cannot yet be settled. A vast mass of coupons requires one final examination. The process will occur at the earliest possible date.

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