The Committees. Who Will Pick Rich Plains on Beacon Hill
A look at the expected scramble for committee chairs in the state legislature. Democrats seek favorable posts while Republicans and new members eye key assignments on judiciary finance railroads and other major panels. Prominent figures like Pinkerton Barrett Bennett Butler and Hartford rivals shape the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rich Plains
Beacon Hill
Senate
House
Alfred S. Pinkerton
William E. Barrett
Frank S. Bennett
Pinkerton
Barrett
Bennett
Pickerton
Committee On the Judiciary
Finance
Varying cases drift through courts on December sessions
Summary of civil court activities from Suffolk and Suffolk ss sessions on December 23. Docket entries include libels for damages against the Steamer Philadelphia and other libellees, details of equity and insolvency actions, dog bite tort verdicts, and partnership dissolution disputes. Notable items involve Liberty, Maverick Drug Company, alimony contempt, and property damage motions. Jurors, attorneys, and judges named appear across multiple filings with decisions reserved or argued and adjournments without day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Suffolk
Bishop
John Welch
James Lavin
Silver Street
Boston
J. S. Dean
Naphen
Equity
Hammond
J. Rebecca Richmond
Harry B. Richmond
E. O. Bicknell
G. M. Stearns
Co. E. Washburne
William H. Grainger
Ammi R. Hahn
Henry D. Huggin
Bill
Copartnership
Arties
Maverick Drug Company
Hahn
Huggin
Robert J. Dolliver
Lynn & Boston Railroad Company
Beach Street
Everett
J. Hillis
B. W. Warren
Probate notice on estate of Joseph Wohlgemuth Boston
Commonwealth of Massachusetts probate notice cites next of kin and creditors regarding letters of administration to Mary Elizabeth Wohlgemuth for Joseph Wohlgemuth, Boston. Court hearing January 5, 1893 in Boston Suffolk County. Witness Judge Joan W McKim. Also notice appointing Mary Ford administratrix of Timothy Ford estate with demands and payments to be presented in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Suffolk
Esther M. Wood
Boston
Joseph J. Corbett
Beaton
Boston Post
Jonnx. W. McKim
Esquire
Elijah George
OM Monwealter
George A. Rollins
Laura A. Rollins
G2ids
Uid Boston
Joan W. McKim
Elijall George
Register
Middlesex
Frederick Peltier
Somerville
Edward J. Veltier
Cambridge
George M. Brooks
H. Folsom
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Timothy Ford
Saffolk
Mary Ford
Adimx
Gard
Alexis P. Caraman
Oston
Court Room
Court Square
John B&. Fitzpatrick
Insolvency Court in Suffolk Adjourned Meetings and Dividends
An adjourned third meeting was held in the Rising Sun case where a three dollar dividend per certificate brings total dividends to 53 percent. Hearings in Edward W. Monaghan were postponed to December 30 and January 5, 1893. Frank B. Dole adjourned to January 27, 1898. Andrew & Peabody offer confirmed at 35 percent. Estes & Greenough second hearing postponed. Walter K. Freeman first meeting held and adjourned to December 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of the Rising Sun
Edward W. Monaghan
Frank B. Dole
Andrew & Peabody
Estes & Greenough
Walter K. Freeman
Light on an Old Crime: A Misidentified Murder Mystery
Inspector Mc Causland recounts a long cold case from March 7, 1882. A drunken sailor, seeking revenge on a burglar and her accomplice, stabbed Mrs. Harriet A. Beil, mistaking her for another woman. The victim was killed in Kirkland Street and the sailor remains at large.
All Object To New Streets In Pope's Hill Ward 22
A Board of Survey hearing on proposed new streets in Pope's Hill Ward 22 drew objections from about a dozen residents. Plans call for forty foot wide streets with ninety foot deep lots, potentially cutting through a $10,000 house owned by architect T. J. Gould. The chairman said the plans would stay open for two months for alterations or new suggestions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Survey
Pope’s Hill
Hugh O’brien
T. J. Gould
Cambridge Tribune Christmas Number and Local Happenings
The Cambridge Tribune features a Christmas number with original stories by clergy and writers, a prize tale by a Harvard Annex student, and a "Texas Blockade" sea story. The English High School held devotional exercises, a talk on Tramping to the Scottish Border, and staff noted upcoming year activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Tribune
William B. King
Frank Hyatt Smith
Kenneth McKenzie
Gertrude Blake Stanton
New York
Harvard
Texas
Chapman
ID. M. Beach
William B. Reid
University Press
David Wilson
John T. Mahaffy
Joy Street
South Lake Weir
Fla
Frank W. Dallinger
San Jose
Costa Rica
John D. Billings
Webster Grammar School
Jackson
Mr. Billings
Phinney
Hanson
Harvard Bridge
Cambridge's Richest Residents List Preview
The Monday Post promises a future feature listing Cambridge's wealthiest residents. Names such as Nathaniel Carr Edwin Abbott James Manter Hilton Nathaniel C Nash William Lambert Whitney Francia Foster Frank A Kennedy Charles Linehan George M Rogers and Jonathan W Bemis are mentioned as part of the current row of notable residents with ten more names teased for the upcoming list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathaniel Carr
Edwin Abbott
James Manter Hilton
Nathaniel C. Nash
William Lambert Whitney
Francia
Foster
Frank A. Kennedy
Charles Linehan
George M. Rogers
Jonathan W. Bemis
Monday Post
Cambridge
Brighton transit plan speeds to City Hall route
A Brighton rapid transit route may reach the city sooner as tracks would be laid in Brighton avenue after widening. The proposal envisions an Oak Square line via Brighton avenue to Beacon Street ending at the State House, with strong advocacy from local leaders. Concerns surface over fire alarm bells at the Highland avenue fire station and a pedestrian slip on Coolidge street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Citizen’s Improvement Association
Whitney
Brighton Avenue
Oak Square
Beacon Street
State House
Charles H. Bush
Horace A. Jordan
Boston
Highland Avenue
Allston
Coolidge Street
Bracon Park
Brighton's Richest Residents List Preview
Tuesday teaser notes Monday issue will publish ten more pages listing Brighton's wealthiest residents. Names include John Craig Henry Longfellow Moses Williama Francis McNally Iywrus H Brown Charles B Lancaster Nahum Thayer Michael Sprague Charles Norton Josiah Johanson and others as part of an ongoing series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Craig
Henry W. Longfellow
Moses Williama
Francis McNally
Iywrus H. Brown
Charles B&b. Lancaster
Nahum Thayer
Michael T. Sprague
Charles W. Norton
Josiah D. Johanson
Brighton
Introducing a Daughter to Society with a Toilet Table
An era of social debut begins with a practical step as a daughter meets the rite of introduction. The piece notes a need for a fine toilet mirror and recommends a $17 French toilet table advertised by Paine's Furniture Company at 48 Canal Street, linking debut etiquette with shop offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paine
Canal Street
Christmas Sermon and Concert at M. E. Choren Temple
First M. E. Choren on Temple street with Dr. Louis Albert Banks pastor to preach at 10 30 subject The Babe or the Cradle by the Fireside. Christmas music and 7 30 Sunday School Concert with readings and songs by children. All seats free and welcoming. Union Christmas vesper service at Union Hall 43 Boylston street with Mrs Alice J Harris soprano and others. Doors open 7 begin 7 30. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Choren
Temple Street
Louis Albert Banks
Firesile
M. Christian Union
Union Hall
Boylston Street
Alice J. Harris
Christmas music at Saratoga church and local notices
Morning service features organ preludes and multiple anthems by Shelley Neidlinger and Handel with choirs and soloists. Evening program includes Rossini, Adam, and Gabriel pieces with a full list of soloists, choirs, and the director H D Newton. Also reports Marine Engineers’ Benevolent Association officers, a fire on 42 Decatur street, burial of John Cummings, and East Boston Athletic Association gathering at Saratoga street club house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga M. E
Whittier
Neidlinger
Harry Rowe Shelley
Herald Angels
Mendelssohn
Batiste
Orgin
Rossini
Angvela
Gabriel
Adolphe Adam
Hosts of Angels
G. L. Osgood
van de Water
Wilson
Handel
Postinde
Vesper L. George
F. M. Miles
John Cummings
London Street
Holy Cross Cemetery
Malden
Church of the Sacred Heart
Father McKeon
East Boston Athletic Association
Saratoga Street
Richest Residents of East Boston Named
The list highlights Johnn J. Williamen Robert Hodson Frederick Bb Day William Adams Nathan G Snelling Cyrus H Taggard Jonah B Hodgking James Frame Charles T Witt Dudley A Dorr among East Boston's wealthiest residents. Readers are urged to share the notice and watch for these lists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnn J. Williamen
Robert Hodson
Frederick Bb. Day
William Adams
Nathan G. Snelling
Cyrus H. Taggard
Jonah B. Hodgking
James Frame
Charles T. Witt
Dudley A. Dorr
Boston
Warren J. Robinson Dominates Somerville Political Buzz
Somerville residents discuss Warren J. Robinson the defeated Citizens ticket alderman candidate. West Somerville Republican Club hosts a rousing banquet with Congressman elect McCall, boosting party activity and local politics. A jovial judge praises parade success while mocking rival claims as the town reflects on recent civic events.
Richest Residents of Somerville Named in Local List
John F. Nickerson, George W. Hadley, Wilbur P. Rice, Henry F. Woods, L. J. Sturtevant, Richard Sturtevant, Louville V. Niles, Charlies Simpson, J. F. Hathaway, RK T. Benton appear among Somerville’s wealthiest residents in a circulated roster. The text urges readers to warn friends to be alert for this name list’s circulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnf. Nickerson
George W. Hadley
Wilbur P. Rice
Henry F. Woods
L. J. Sturtevant
Richard Sturtevant Louville V. Niles
Charlies Simpson
J. F. Hathaway
RK. T. Benton
Somerville
Christmas Drug Store Shows Bright Gift Ideas
C E Woodward at 62 Bromfield street presents a festive window display of rare gift ideas beyond standard drugs. The shop, famed for perfumes and presents, invites a visit to view pull boxes cut glass sets atomizers and other socialites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Woodward
Bromfield Street
Old Crow Whiskey Price Advertisement in Blanchard and Fakerar
A historic ad promotes Old Crow Whiskey priced at 83 per gallon with Blanchard and Fakerar listed as sellers on docks and at a hall location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanchard & Fakerar
South Boston Christmas Observance And Local Club Officers
Christmas Day will be observed at the House of Correction with no work and special services in the morning followed by yard time and a turkey dinner. A new social club, the Review Social Club, reports officers and aims to support district music events. Haines's orchestra plans a party at Gray's Hall on January 9 to benefit local musicians. City Point churches join in watch night services. detailed morning and evening liturgies and choir roles are listed. The Pleasure Club also announces its officers and board. City Point.
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House of Correction
Boston
The
Review Social Club
J. Mullen
M. Carrington
J. Keenan
J. Waters
City Point Methodist Church
St. John’s
Protestant Episcopal Church of the Redeemer
Fourth Street
Woodward
Stainer
Tuckerman
Gloria Tibi
Paxton Hyvian
Simpson
Benedictor Deus
Reuben Towler
Joseph Kershaw
Henry S. Munson
J. H. Colby
James O. Park
George Hanson
Daniel Hager
John Evans
Joseph Mullen
Richard Nagle
Maurice Baldwin
City Point
RichestResidents of South Boston Named in Local List
The article names dotn Stetson George H Bond Charles M Bromwich Mrs Henry Whitten Stone William T Eaton Thomas J Hind Charles H Whiting Amos T White Captain M J Driscoll Captain EK H W Goodwin as South Boston’s wealthiest residents. Urges readers to alert friends to watch for the list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dotn Stetson
George H. Bond
Charles M. Bromwich
Henry Whitten Stone
William T. Eaton
Thomas J. Hind
Charles H. Whiting
Amos T. White
M. J. Driscoll
EK. H W. Goodwin
South
Boston
Mattapan Road Club Looks Toward New Clubhouse
Dorchester notes report the Mattapan Road Club nearing a new clubhouse as membership grows rapidly and a five person committee drafts plans. The second assembly set for Highland Hall Roxbury on January 13 features Pope's Orchestra and details of a grand event.
Dorchester's Richest Residents Named
A list of Dorchester's wealthiest residents includes Laban Pratt Wim P Kitmarsh Hon John Conness J Frank Howland F Kittredge Geo L Burt John P May Wm M Mendum Chas E Cummings Israel Putnam and calls readers to tell friends to watch for the full report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laban Pratt
Wim. P. Kitmarsh
John Conness
J. Frank Howland
F. Kittredge
Geo. L. Burt
John P. May
Wm. M. Mendum
Chas. E. Cummings
Israel Putnam
Dorchester
Christmas Dinner and First Electric Car Parade in Chelsea
Mr G W Parker of Helping Hand Mission will host a Christmas dinner for the poor tomorrow at 3 p.m. in Faneuil Hall. Chelsea marks its first electric car run with notable passengers including Senator Champlin and city officials. Church of the Redeemer will feature a Christmas program led by Pastor R Perry Bush with a full musical lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Parker
Helping Hand Mission Fame
Faneuil Hall
Chelsea
Prattville
Beacon Street
Senator Champlin
Littlefield
Follawsbee
Everett
Farnham
Haskell
J. M. Curley
F. L. Farnsworth
KE. A
Church of the Redeemer
Universalist
R. Perry Bush
Chestnut
Fourth Streets
Froelich
Buck
Barnby
Simper
HH. W. Ahbrand
E. H. Curry
Eugene Guelpa
Tre Feerryman
Chelsea's Richest Residents Named by Judge Bosson
A list of Chelsea's wealthiest residents appears in court records, naming individuals such as A D Bosson Leonard A Treat Rufus Hopkins Harry Jeffries Co W Freeman and George Cushman Buck among the city's affluent. The document, presented by Judge A D Bosson, highlights prominent Chelsea families and local financiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Bosson
Kd. Monroe
Leonard A. Treat Rufus Hopkins
Harry Jeffries
W. Freeman
George H. Cushman
John C. Buck
George P. Buck
A. C. Stone
Chelsea
National Medical Association Honors Dr Parker for Essay
The National Medical Association awarded Dr W J H Parker a gold and jewelled medal for the best essay on nervous and physical debility and exhausted vitality. The winning essay titled Science of Life is promoted in today’s paper as a notable feature and advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J H. Parker
Christmas Exercises At State Prison In Charlestown
Charlestown news notes Christmas events at the State Prison Monday morning with entertainment in the chapel by the Commonwealth Quartet and a professional humorist assisting. Superintendent Eastman of the Charlestown Almshouse and his wife will help make the day pleasant, with a noon holiday dinner and an afternoon program by local talent. A Charlestown Bar Association meeting is set for 4 o'clock in the district court room, with signers Henry W. Bragg, Joseph J. Corbett, William H. Preble, and Daniel A. Sullivan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Prison
Commonwealth Quartet
Eastman
Charlestown Almshouse
Charlestown
Charlestown's Richest Residents Names List Revealed
Nahum Chapin John Turner Luke Leonard Thaddeus Richardson Benjamin F Stacey Horatio Wellington George N Swallow Daniel Doherty Michael Barr John T Bamrick named among Charlestown's wealthiest residents. The list circulated to prompt residents to share the notice locally and spread awareness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nahum Chapin
John Turner
Luke Leonard
Thaddeus Richardson
Benjamin F. Stacey
Horatio Wellington
George N. Swallow
Daniel Doherty
Michael Barr
John T. Bamrick
Charlestown
Dr Bacon's Headache Tablets Offer Free Trials for Women
Dr Bacon's Tablets claim to avoid stomach retention unlike pills and contain no minerals or opiates. The ad asserts women suffer more headaches due to delicate constitutions and invites women to send names and addresses to Bartlett & Co., Boston, for free cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Bartlett & CO
Tremont Street
Boston
Mass
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NEW England Mutual Life Insurance Co
Post Office Square
Benj. F. Stevens
Jos. M. Gibbens
F. Trull
WM. B. Turner
N. A Thompson & CO
Congress St
Chester of
Newton
Mellen
Worcester
Moriarty
Charles
Judiciary Committee
William M. Butler
New Bedford
Butler
Senator Stevens
Treasury Committee
Henry Parkman
John Read
Hickox
Berkshire
Bob Howard
Committee On
Labor
Ray
Frankin
Kimball
Northampton
Railroads
Malcolm E. Rideout
Fred W. Biss Olf Dorchester
Committee On Railroads
Bliss
Messrs. Proctor
Wood
Dennis
Salem
Jennings
B Rreté
Boston Road
United States District Court
Nelson
J. O
Wiley Et al
Philadelphian
Lewis Et al
Same
Lizzie Williams
F. & E.S. Dodge
Dabney
F. Cunningham
Supreme Judicial
Suffolk, Is
Dunbar
Blopgeett
Edward Lynch
George A. Dickie
Catherine C. O'Connor
Dickie
E. C. Cooke
J. M. B. Churchill
Commonwealth OF Massachuse Ete evreOur
Court OF Lnsoltrni
Lester K. Husted
Samuel M. Child
Washington Street
George T. Durgln
William B. Hutchins
Sears Building
Charles Laigham
Mt. Vernon St
Massachusetts State House
Architet
Wilmethiow
Miss
Joan D. Long
Benj
Whitcomb
WM. Endicoit, Jr
Remton
Dow
State House Construction Commission
Harriman, J
Spruce
East Boston
Warren J. Robinson
Board of Aldermen
Citizens
Robinson
West Somerville
Republican Club
McCall
Condit
Eberle Hall
Tuk
Powbver House
South Boston
Mattapan Road Club
Highland Hall
Roxbury
Pope
Sarah Hamilton
Utica
N. Y
Laura Orcutt
Perley B. Davis
Dorchester Central Church
Field’s Corner
Pioneer Social Club
Dorchester Music Hall
Harry Woodworth
Frank J. Fernebees
Columbia Street
John J. Toomey
Grrove
National Medical Association
Dr. Pierce
DR. Bacon
Bacon
Madrid Chemical CO
Dearborn Street
Chicago
Lda
Weeks & Potter
George C. Goodwin
Hanover Street
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Lettef
Wm. H. Parker
M.D
Peabody Medical Institute
Balfinels Street
Maas
VOM Mohl CO
Bale American Arents
Cincinnati
Ohta
Wii
Hoston
Hyndman
Federal
Rhaveland St
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