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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1892

Page

7

Aldermen Vote to Increase Boston Salaries and City Plans

Boston Aldermen approved a salary increase for board members to at least 3000 annually amid debate led by Alderman Lewis who urged fair compensation. The session also touched on street widening between Beacon Bowdoin and Somerset, and Ashburton place, and rejected a public library examining committee. Memorial Day funding issues and policing inspector numbers were also discussed.

Sullivan Board of Aldermen of Boston Alderman Lewis Aldermman Lewis Aldermeir Lee Fottler Beacon Bowdoin Somerset Streets Ashburton Place Copley Square Lewis Grant Sherman and Serral Te Square Lie Wiple Huntington Avenue Jolu Boyle O' Reilly

Blue Store Roxbury Boston Offers Cheap, Wide Goods

In Roxbury Boston the Blue Store of Frank Ferdinand at 2260 to 2304 Washington Street draws shoppers with low prices and a large, varied stock. The store emphasizes its own furniture manufacturing, large departments for crockery, lamps, carpets, draperies, stoves, and clothing, attracting people from across Boston seeking value.

Boston Roxbury Frank Ferdinand Washington Street Ferdinand Blue

A Great Printing Plant and Its Busy Youths Companion

The Youths Companion on Columbus avenue boasts a Pantheon like arch and a vast, active printing plant with sixteen pressing rooms. About 16600 people work there, and year end subscriptions flood in while five years of manuscripts lie ready. The paper cites rising standards, machinery upgrades, and the contribution of renowned authors to its success.

Columbus Avenue Pantheon Rome

After Their Wedding Tour Reception at Archer Residence

A pleasant reception was held at Mr. and Mrs. Archer’s Columbus avenue home last evening to mark their return from a wedding tour. The couple, both prominent, received best wishes from many friends. Mr Archer is head bartender at 5 Broad street and Mrs Archer was formerly Gertrude L Carner of the South.

Mrs. Archer Columbus Avenue Archer Broad Street Gertrude L. Carner

Sulphur Bitters Presidential Competition Update

Three of four Sulphur Bitters contests can now be decided though national popular vote results remain unsettled. The large mass of coupons requires one final examination to determine all results, which will be conducted at the area workers' dais.

Interstate Commerce Commission Sixth Annual Report Overview

The sixth annual Interstate Commerce Commission report defends federal regulation of railroads, notes limited court changes, and urges continued reforms. It recounts aims to correct abuses, promote fair charges, and preserve public service while citing railroad rate cases and nationwide impact on commerce. It highlights English precedent and the need for further enactments.

Interstate Commerce Commission Congress England Boston New York

Shuman’s Corner Lights Up With Holiday Display

In Boston the Shuman store at Shuman’s Corner showcases its Sunday best for the holidays. A large window features a portrait of the Common Council by G Waldron Smith and likenesses of city leaders, while the corner window displays suits, shoes, umbrellas, and other men’s attire as crowds admire the festive scene.

Boston A. Shuman Shuman Common Council G. Waldron Smith Alderman Lee Peters Lord Eer

Woodward Drug Store Shows Modern Boston Expansion

A Boston feature highlights Woodward in the Horticultural Hall building as a leading modern drug store with vast holiday specialties. It praises expansive perfumery, cigars, toilet articles, solid silver, real ivory, and a notable candy counter, claiming the store is the largest in the city.

Boston Woodward Horticultural Hall Woouwar Iere

Credit at cash prices by Boyle Bros offer broad New England credit

Boyle Bros at 851 Washington street advertise credit on almost every article of wearing apparel and household utensils. They operate as the original credit house with branches across New England, selling on credit or cash with no interest and a money back guarantee if goods are misrepresented. They claim more customers than other credit houses and promise identical cash prices.

Boyle Bros Washington Street New England

Maverick Securities Auctioned Off by Bank

Maverick National Bank sold the collaterals backing the indebtedness of Irving A. Evans & Co. in an auction. First bid was $25,000 by F S Mead & Co, then Receiver T P Beal bid $70,719.34, securing the sale. Judge Brooks ruled the bank may prove a $644,000 claim against Evans & Co. estate, netting about $574,000 after sale proceeds.

Maverick National Bank Irving A. Evans & Co F.S. Mead & Co T. P. Beal Brooks Middlesex County Court of Insolvency Evans & Co

Street Acquitted After Second Trial for Attempted Murder

J Gordon Street was acquitted by a Superior Criminal Court jury of attempting to kill Elijah Stewart in a retrial following a hung jury. The case marked his second proceedings on the same charge. Travellers aboard the Shoreline train overnight have time to reach Grand Central Station by around 7. Baxi moun.

J. Gordon Street Elijah Stewart Superior Criminal Court Bostov Grand Central Stedun Ab Baxi Moun Techie Joe Avrams Flanagan McGrath Chelsea Central Club Blume Hobbbs Col. Falls B. Co Grady Burnham Sherman E. R. Laden New York J. C Slawtut Avenue Boston Dill J.D. Long A. Reed R. W. Proctor Hladetsky Linnehan Richmond f—Harris Fitch RR. Con Dodge Crowley Boston & Me R.R Hunting B. & Albany McGivern Thos. Wilson's Sons Welch Tully Bickford West End R.R A. L. Tribble Co Paige DunBar T. W. Townsend City of Peter Foley Same Norfolk Avenue Roxbury Shirley Street M. P. White D. Weston Smith K. W. Nason Sullivan Prov Aid Soc Normann Anderson Burnside Hankey Vy. Same Brosnahan Fitchburg R.R Blodgett Thomas Dean Joseph H. Poor American Legion of Honor W. L. Putnam J. A. Maxwell G. R. Swasey E. It. Champlin Ryther Mary Sheridan G. C. Davis Saratoga Street Joseph Sheridan L. M. Child W. Clar J. H. Appleton Burke Pratt Bentham Courtney Ferris Bailey Lombard Vernon Hislop Reynolds Boston Rubber Co Lynch O'Connor Dowd Doland Corbett Marshall Pike Mfg. Co Frothingham Dickson Thayer Bacon Stillman Kimball Equity Hammond J. John Littlefield Et al North American Endowment Association Bill Mes Gage H. Poor Andover H. Tyng Fales & Mellen Worthington Johnson Berk. Freeman Mfg. Co Grant Walker Biyzgestoff Marsten Borufsky Marden Badaroena

Supreme Judicial Court and Early Boston Court Dockets

Historic docket summary from Suffolk courts listing cases across 1891 to 1892. Includes First Parish versus Pepperell. contracts and torts actions against Highland Foundry, City of Boston, and others. multiple sessions with judge designations and attorney names. Mentions verdicts, damages, and orders, plus equity actions and receivership. Continuous list of case numbers, parties, and involved firms and attorneys.

Supreme Judicial Court Suffolk Houmes First Parish Unitarian Town of Pepperell J. Elder G. A. Sanderson G. E. Richardson G. A. Blaney Lathrop Suffolk, Is Bristor J. P. Lennon Highland Foundry Company T. J. Gargan P. M. Keating H. J. Boardman

Damages Sought in Railway Passenger Injury Case in Cambridge

Superior Court calendar entries list two actions by Elizabeth Cummings administratrix against West End Street Railway for 10000 dollars in personal injury damages and 5000 dollars for alleged wrongful death. Proceedings note counsel for both sides, with trial before judge and dates in December. The record references additional cases and a page from the December trial calendar.

Middlesex Cambridge BoNapb Elizabeth Cummings West End Street Railway Company Same John D. Long J. Sullivan M. F. Dickinson, Jr William B. Sprout Kelleher Town of Wakefield Cass. Compt McDonald Lyunde Gay Kelley Whalen Nate’s Bank Haverhill Iron Works Lennon Newton Quillen

Cambridge's Handsome Men Promised Ten More Names

Tomorrow's Post will publish ten additional names of Cambridge's handsomest men. The paper invites readers to tell friends to watch for the lists and enjoy the forthcoming feature.

Somerville’s new stone pavements and Broadway Parkway

Somerville now owns solid stone pavements along Webster avenue from Union square to the Fitchburg railroad and Somerville avenue between Medford and Park streets plus Union square. A $100000 appropriation left a balance of $190.30. The Broadway Parkway adds a sandpaper road with a central park for electric cars. Also notes unpaid city bills, an engagement between Miss Carrie A Brainart and Mr John B Gilcrease, and a profile of Henry Pitman, a longtime Somerville Journal contributor and public figure.

Somerville Webster Avenue Union Square Fitchburg Somerville Avenue Medford Park Streets Broadway Parkway Brookline Ie Hall Carrie A. Brainart Glen Street John &. Gilcrease Woourn Henry Pitman Somerville Journal Old Powwder House

Somerville’s Handsomest Men Names List Mentioned

Percy L. Spicer and a roster of Somerville’s notable men include T. W. Whitcomb W. L. Snow A. T. Nash J. F. Sanborn W. T. Rogers Rev. A. C. Snell and others. Henry W. Pitman Charles and B. Osgood are among those named in a society note urging readers to tell your own picks.

Percy L. Spicer T. W. Whitcomb W. L. Snow A. T. Nash J. F. Sanborn W. T. Rogers A.C. Snell Ww. N. Barstow Henry W. Pitman Charles &B. Osgood Somerville

Pool sellers fined after appeals in multiple courts

Frank Healey Matthew Green Patrick clan ce y James Caldwell Michael Mealey and John Shorey were arrested months ago for registering bets. After conviction in Municipal Court and appeals to Superior and Supreme Courts, the full bench overruled exceptions. Judge Fraley fined each defendant $200, Caldwell defaulted as he was absent.

Frank Healey Matthew Green Patrick Clancey James A. Caldwell Michael Mealey John Shorey Supreme Court Fraley Caldwell

Beacon of Home Lighting at Hollings Co

There is no place like home and bright lamps from R Hollings & Co at 525 Washington Street promise a fairy scene for any room. A vast supply includes piano lamps, onyx tables, silver banquet lamps, silver bon air lamps, and elaborate candelabra for formal dinners. Prices are elastic to fit different budgets and make ideal holiday gifts.

R. Hollings & Co Washington Street

President Eliots Bright Son Joins Brooklyn Church

The New York Journal notes Rev Samuel A Eliot pastor elect of the Unitarian church in Brooklyn is a 30 year old athlete and former Harvard football captain and Hasty Pudding Club leader. He is expected to be settled before Easter and hails from a prosperous Denver church.

Brooklyn Samuel A. Eliot Unitarian Church New York Journal Harvard Hasty Pudding Club Eliot Denver

A Christmas Blunder In Purchasing A Gift

A common Christmas blunder leads buyers to give a foolish present due to limited funds. The piece notes that adding a bit more could secure something valuable such as a solid oak full leather covered armchair on sale at Paine's, 43 Canal Street, for 15 dollars.

Tere Paine’s Canal Street

Science of Life sales underscore medical literacy

The text praises Dr Parker's Science of Life as a premier medical work with over a million copies sold. It notes broad reader endorsement and directs attention to an advertisement in another column.

Dr. Parker

Pure California Wines Offer At One Dollar Per Gallon

A short retail notice advertises Pure California Wines at one dollar per gallon with four assorted bottles. Blanchard and Farrar are listed with a location near Dock Street and Se Se at Faneuil Hall.

Blanchard & Farrar I& To Faneuil Hall

East Boston's Handsomest Men Names Revealed

Edward Swan William Dayton Chief John F Egan Charles Drew Frank Cunningham ee J ea Jajor P J Grady Nesceseninvine Benjamin J Sullivan John C Sweeney Fred R sweener Tomorrow's Post will contain ten more names of East Boston's handsomest men To par frends to look out for these interesting ists

Edward Dickerman Thomas F. Dolan George E. Close Wilbur Rhodes Frank Snow Walter Vaughan Walter B. Fox A. K P. Hayden Eugene L. Perry Roger Simmons Cambridge Edward Swan Wiliam Dayton John F. Egan Charles Drew Frank Cunningham Ee J. Ea Jajor P. J. Grady Bert L. Clifford Thomas Courtieye Homer Smith Thomas Tlaherty David Cornell Charles B. Belt L.A. Dowd Thomas W. Fioodt S. Herbert Appleton Ww.h. Meslorrow South Boston John M. Sheridan Theodore Valisor A. L. Gardner James O'Connell Jerry O' Neill G. A. Nate B. F. Sanborn George B. Livermore Huch Reedr W. B. French Brighten

Chelsea’s Handsomest Men Lists Circulate Among Readers

Charles FE Cook G KE Dunebar John Lathan Edward L Willard John Duncan Percy Boarse George M Blandford JM Curley E F Cook Thomas Kl Frost of Chelsea’s handsomest men Tell your friends to look out for these interesting lists.

Charles FE. Cook G. KE. Dunebar John Lathan Edward L. Willard John Duncan Percy Boarse George M. Blandford J.M. Curley E. F. Cook Thomas Kl. Frost Chelsea

Dorchester Glee Club Opens Season in Dorchester

Dorchester Glee Club held its first concert of the season at Milton with conductor Arthur W. Thayer and accompanist Mrs. Martha Dana Shepard leading a program that included Loyal Song, Sweet and Low, Serenade and Hunter's Joy. The group will repeat the program at Upham's Corner, and additional notices mention local lodge elections and upcoming social events.

Dorchester Glee Club Milton Arthur W. Thayer Martha Dana Shepard Kueken J. Barnby Jan Call Dudley Buck E. Kremser Asth Lr Department of Putnam Nail Works Quincy Coliseum Village Congregational Church John Durrell Fred Swan W. G. Swan Spencer Hutchinson Atherton Tucker Fred Baker Riversie Royal Society of Good Fellows Legion of Honor Mattapan Erooligs Grove Hall

Dorchester’s Handsomest Men Listed Names and Prompt

A Dorchester feature lists figures such as H. F. Dean Solomon Wolfson William Ryan Dr H V Reynolds W 8 Bird Alexander Pope Henry W Edwards Edward D D Ingraham and Dr J T Sheiman as Dorchester’s handsomest men. Tell your friends.

H. F. Dean Solomon Wolfson William Ryan H. V. Reynolds W. 8 Bird Alexander Pope Kenry W. Edwards Edward DD Ingraham J. T. Sheiiman William D. Ivare Dorchester

Miss Allen Denounces Deer Island Dismissal

Miss H N Allen kitchen matron at Deer Island accuses Superintendent Gerrish of unjust dismissal on December 15, asserting coercive pressure to resign. She cites alleged reasons tied to letters to ex priest Morrill and visits by ex-officials, while officials say no hearing was sought and claim valid cause. Dr. Jenks says the board knows only of the notification of dismissal and that prisoners were controlled.

H. N. Allen Deer Island Gerrish Morrill Matthews House of Marshall Bedlam Miss Allen Jenks

Charlestown Names List of Police and Officials

A list of Charlestown personnel includes Lieutenant Phil Warren, Patrolmen John J. Greene John J. Keefe and M Morrin, Captain Francis Meredith, and others such as A A Boardman, K iD Robbies, Frank D. Woodbury, E M Taylor, and John M Uart. Tomorrow's Post will publish ten more names of the town's handsomest men.

Phil Warren A. A. Boardman John J. Greene M. A. Morrin John J. Keefe Bor K. Id. Robbies Frank D. Woodbury

Charlestown rail fight over new B & M track

Charlestown Neck residents protest Boston and Maine plans to lay a new track across Rutherford avenue and Main street without formal Railroad Commission approval. The Charlestown Improvement Association asks the board to order removal, citing 1890 grade crossing law.

Charlestown Charlestown Neck Boston & Maine Rutherford Avenue Main Street Charlestown Improvement Association Railroad Commission Nahum Chapin George H. Gammons F. L. Brown John Reade W. Lincoln Ariel Adams George B. Neal E. W. Presho George R. Kelso Middlesex County Commissioners Railroal Eare Sanborn West End

TASTY WINDOW DRESSING

Busy shoppers fret over Christmas gifts as stores compete with festive windows. C E Osgood & Co at 744 Washington Street leads with a towering bower of lace and flowers, followed by displays of luxurious furniture, banquets, onyx tables, and Japanese bric-a-brac.

C. E. Osgood & Co Washington Street Herout

Christmas Slippers For Christmas Presents Trade Boom

A lively trade in handmade slippers for Christmas gifts prompts buyers to seek variety and fit. Shoppers are directed to Gaero OF at Hathaway Southarrington's, 36 Boylston Street, offering direct from maker footwear in numerous shades and styles.

Hathaway Southarrington’s Boylston Street Maker

Also Mentioned on This Page

Flood Board of Police Peter Salem Garrison Interstate Commerce Shuman Corner Maverick Securities Street Taylor Appleton Nat. Bank Langley Regan Baldwin Paine Stone Carpet & Knit. Co Murphy Commonwealth Suffolk Trust Co Penniman Ober Robeson William T. Neilon Cantabrigia Club Estelle M. H. Merrill Colonel Bancroft Merrill W. A. Currie Dr. Currie Prospect Main Streets Ernest H. Goodsee Arthur E. Jones Frank R. Parsons Naval Battalion United Service Club of New York the Tribune George R. Cook Fred J. Caulkins Brother Counihan Harvard Bridge California Central Hall G. A. Nickerson Saratoga M. E. Church Ada Blanche Frisbie Outing Club Jane McLauchblin Star of the Sea Hugh Roe O'Donnell Masonic Board of Direetors Music Hall East Boston Lynn & Boston Street Railway Company Margaret Moran Nolan Mulligan Conroy Everett Massachusetts General Hospital Santa Claus W. B. Danforth Globes and Heralds South Fred McDonough Mt. Washington Reyal Dahlgren Woman's Relief Corps L. A. Wadsworth L. V. Innis P. E. Wilder Susie Young J. Emerson L. Batchelder Letter Carriers’ Association Charles O'brien Ward 4 Francis P. Turnbull Ward 3 James F. Coughlin Ward 6 Postoffice Clerks’ Association James L. Roe Anthoine Monument Iail Holbrook Columbia Castle Knights of the Golden Eagle Wishawum Bunker Hill Brighton Carrie Beck Concord Allston Allston Station Beacon Park Washington Gibson Louisiana Blaine Butler Gorman Senator Gibson White Lexington Messrs Gordon William L. Winans Baltimore Winans Yeas Wilson Missouri Senate Andrew Massachusetts Civil Service O'Neil London Prince of Wales Atlantic Osborne Montreal Quebec Chicago Oscorne Prince Agai United States Dr. Sage Madrid Chemical CO U. 8 Dearborn Street Ili SALEN Mass Weeks & Potter George C. Goodwin Hanover Stree H Parker M.D Peabody Medical Institute Balmeh Street Massa Calthos Diascharves & Emlastona von Mohl Co Incinmatl Ohio WIL America Tremonti Row Amdrosis Sanitarium Skowhegan Maine
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