Railroads Schedule Fragments Castine to Machias and Eastport
A fragmented rail and steamship timetable lists connections among Castine Deer Isle Bar Harbor Jonesport Machias and Eastport with services on Tuesdays and Fridays and from Pogiana on Mondays and Thursdays. Fares or times appear as 12 80 and 1 P.M. in unclear text.
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Castine
Deer Isle
Long Ted West
Bar Harbor
Jonesport
Machias Hee
Jenves
Eastport
Calais
Aneruavs
ST. Sons
N. B
Pogiana
Cyclers Day Brings Crowded Rides Across Boston Parks
Christmas Day drew Massachusetts cycling clubs from the Reservoir, Franklin Park, and the Fens. Riders led by Lon Peck logged about forty two miles through the park system as crowds watched stylish new tires and bright paint. Despite mild weather, the outing drew many ladies and clubs such as Tiger Roadsters Hyde Park Cyclists Bostonians Suffolks Metropolitans and Eagles with the Press Club and Mavericks also represented. A whimsical mud puddle mishap where a clerical rider saved face by steadying his soggy tires added to the day’s light moments as cyclists sought to enjoy the last grand ride of the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Club
Lon’ Peck
Trim
Commonwealth Avenue
Tiger Roadsters
Hyde Park
Boston
Beacon Street
Bostonians
Press Club
Metropolitans
Eagles
Suffolks
Cycling News Sparks Boston Bicycling Craze On Sunday
The Post highlights cycling joy across Commonwealth Avenue with riders filling streets. It notes National Cyclist Union rules on equipment, potential bans for contravening firms, and permits for amateurs. reports on local clubs, Christmas events, road signage efforts, and the Boston area rail line policy on transporting bicycles established to take effect in January 1896.
Directors Named at Ton Board Meeting
The slate includes C BE, Linton, A R Duree, Charles Murray, O G Kelley and George Bean. The brief item notes the listed names as part of the latest board lineup and hints at forthcoming motions during the session.
Reception to Urquhart Honored Dorchester Cyclist
At the Dorchester Wheelman president Joseph H. Kellar hosts a December 31 reception for racing rider Robert Urquhart. Charles G. Percival will present two medals, including the Percival trophy, from the Corey Hill climb. Urquhart, new to racing in 189, has four wins and three seconds in eight events, and in road racing his record shows strong prize winnings. He previously set New England marks in a September ten-mile handicap at Roslindale and now co-holds ten-mile and half-mile tandem records with L. L. Walies ton, plus Corey Hill champion.
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Joseph H. Kellar
Topliff Street
Dorchester
Robert Urquhart
Charles G. Percival
Clover Yacht and Cycle Club
Urquhart
Percival
Fowler
Dedham Sportsmen Shoot At Islington Grounds
The Dedham Sportsmen's Club held an all day shoot with many gunners and a large crowd in attendance. 2199 clay birds and pigeons were thrown at twenty two sweeps with clean scores posted by Blinn Gordon Leverett Prince Miskay and Horace among others.
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Dedham
Mec
Dedham Sportsman's Club
Islington
Blinn
Gordon
Levrett
Prince
Miskay
Horace
Ten Keystone
Leverett
Cole
Colburn
Moody
Patenaude
Brown
Underbilt
Wheeler
Eee Leverett
Patensude
McIntosh
Wight
Mader
Mclntosh
Bee
Underhill
Slim
Noon
Tatenaude
Biinn
Monty
Tin Keystone
Blion
Moods
Blian
Jacobs
Hunt
Keystone
Vpatenande
Melotosh
Blina
Alden
Reguilar
Miskey
Blinu
Made Ten Straight Won by A. E. Harlow in Brockton Rifle Shoot
In Brockton on Williamson range the Cunningham Rifles held a shooting contest with prizes for sharpshooters first second and third class plus an open class turkey. Musician A E Harlow scored ten straight bulls eyes to lead, with Captain Charles Williamston and Private F N Cole right behind. Other top scorers included W Blankinship, J Coffin, C Clarke, C Rowley, G Wass, E Churchill, E Foye and T Chisholm among many others across classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Williamston
F. N. Cole
W. Blankinship
J. A. Coffin
C. E. Clarke
Charles Rowley
George Wass
Everett Churchill
Lewis Foye
Edward Billington
Edwin Little
Edward Foye
Thomas Chisholm
Henry Reed
Frank Varney
Frank Hamilton
Herbert Allen
Augustus Regatt
Guy Richmond
Charles Pierce
John Ordway
Robert Willett
Jesse Coffin
Beb. W. Blankinship
Williamson
A. B. Clarke
Frank M. Cole
Harry Reed
Robert Millett
Ten Targets for Turkeys at Medford Shoot
At the Boston Shooting Association range medford turkey shooters logged an all day session. Results show multiple 10 target turkeys with names like Dickey Sanborn Wood Warren Nichols Bond Ellsworth Webster and Peabody among others and scores ranging from 0 to 18 with several 15 and 12 pound birds noted.
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Medford
Lynn
Boston Shooting Association
Dickey
C. B. Sanborn
S. Wood
Bond
Warren
Nicholl
Sanborn
Peabody
Mihai
W. A. Sanborn
Webster
Ellsworth
Wood
Foote
Nichols
Grimes
Ellsworth and
Thompson
Foote and
Fitzsimmons Band Arrives in El Paso for Juarez Training
The Fitzsimmons party arrived from San Antonio and were welcomed by El Paso and Juarez sporting clubs. A cross band escorted them in a parade through the city to Juarez where Fitzsimmons will train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
Tex
Fitzsimmons
San Antonio
Juarez
Fitasimmons
Boxing Gossip on Burge Walcott Choynski Match Talks
Rumor circulation disputes a Burge versus Walcott London bout during Derby week. Lavigne’s $5000 challenge with a $3000 purse stirs a lightweight title bid, while Creedon and Craig weigh 160 pounds for a Choynski clash. Boston supports Maher, with New York voices split on Fitzsimmons versus Maher as the likely winner.
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Dick Burge
Joe Walcott
London
Police Gazette
Kid Lavigne
Burge
Lavigne
Bolingbroke Club
Walcott
America
John D. Hopkins
Parson Davies
Dan Creedon
Frank Craig
National Sporting Club
John Fleming
Joe Choynski
Creedon
Mirror of Life of London
Fleming
Choynski
Craig
Davies
Tattersalls
Dan
Boston
Maher
Peter
Fitzsimmons
Goddard
New York
Steve O'Donnell
Fitz
Mexico
Warren Lewis
Brooklyn
al Smith
Jimmy Wakeley
Ed Kearney
Sam Fitzpatrick
Peter Maher
Billy Connors
Tom O'Rourke
Billy Sexton
Charley White
Bob
John" Kelly — Fitzsimmons
Jack McAuliffe
John Wunderlich
Nick Engle
A. Brady
Mr. Maher
James C. Kennedy
Sam Austen
New Orleans
Yieth Johnston
Yke Thompson
Charley Genslinger
Harry Hutchins
Company K of Danvers Shoots Defeat Honoraries
In Danvers, Company K rifle team beat a team of honorary members by five points after a five point per man handicap. K totaled 414 to the honorees 367, with the honorary squad adding fifty points from the handicap for a 409 total. The honoraries fired eight men and averaged 36, slightly above their regular average.
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Danvers
Danvers and Lynn Battle In Low-Scoring Holiday Game
Danvers K defeats Lynn I 4 to 1 in Danvers with Rooney scoring three and Brissette one. Fouls favored Lynn 12 to Danvers 5. attempts 14 to 13. Referee Pressler Chelsea. Attendance about 400. Players listed with positions and initials.
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Goa's
Danvers
Rooney
Brissette
Lynn
Pressler
Chelsea
A. P. Chase
Lawson
Gallagher Duffy
Williams Briassette
Lent Sinsley
Alumni Triumph Over Haverhill High In Christmas Game
An exciting football game was staged at Athletic Park between the Haverhill High School eleven and the local alumni eleven. It was the first Christmas day contest at the ground. The alumni won with a score of eight to four.
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Haverhill
Amn
Athletic Park
Alumni
H. H
Elsmere Bowling Club Defeats Mercantile League Team
The Elsmere Bowling Club, known Dorchester players, defeated North Fiske Co on the Elsmere alleys by 78 pins. Final score Elsmere 2477, North Fiske 239.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsmere Bowling Club
Dorchester
Mercantile League
North, Fiske & Co
Elsemere
Split NYAC elects ticket amid internal athletic club rift
The New York Athletic Club nominating committee announced a ticket headed by James Whitely for president and General T. L. Watson as vice president, with Benny Williams debated for re nomination to the governing board. The Works faction awaits developments as internal rivalries simmer and Weeks weighs his options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Athletic Club
James Whitely
T. L. Watson
J. C. Gulick
Charles
Mercury Foot
Benny Williams
Williams
Works
Weeks
Two football games and whippet racing in Pawtucket
In Pawtucket on December 25 the Y M C A fell to Fall River Rovers 3 to 2 in the morning football match with 400 spectators. The Olympics of Fall River defeated the Free Wanderers 7 to 2, while Wanderers player James was knocked out and Hayeses were ruled off for rough play. Central Falls hosted whippet racing on Hunt street with Comstock's Mary of Fall River taking first, Boutelle's Twig of Providence second, and Harry Mellor's Spider of Central Falls third. prizes included a silver water pitcher cake basket and pickle jar.
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Pawtucket
R. L
Fall River Rovers
Rovers
Olympics
Fall River
Wanderers
James
Hayeses
Meiklejohn
Central Falls
New England
Hunt Street
Comstock
Mary
Boutelle
Twig
Providence
Harry Mellor
Spider
Central Fails
Pillsbury Beats Lasker Again In Tourney
In St Petersburg on December 25 the international chess championship resumed at the local club. Pillsbury, playing white, defeated Lasker in a Ruy Lopez after forty five moves. Tschigorin was ill and did not face Steinitz. Current standings: Pillsbury 4 1 2, Lasker 3 1 2, Steinitz 1 1 2, Tschigorin 1 1 2.
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ST. Petersburg
Pillsbury
White
Lasker
Ruy Lopez
Tschigorin
Steinitz
Haverhill Alumni 8-4 Over High School in Park Game
In Haverhill Athletic Park today the Alumni football team defeated the regular High School squad 8 to 4 in a spirited clash before a large crowd. Referee was C. McLean with Fletcher Smith as umpire.
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Haverhill
Haverhill High School Alumni Association
Athletic Park
Alumni
High School
C. McLean
Fletcher Smith
Local score recap from New Bedford and nearby cities
Teams from New Bedford Fall River Pawtucket Providence Waltham Clinton Woburn Stoneham competed in listed results. Notable scores include Clinton 10 over Waltham 3 and Fall River 9 over New Bedford 5 with Providence 8 over Pawtucket 4.
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New Bedford
Fall River
Pawtucket
Providence
Waltham—Waltham
Clinton
Clinton—Clinton
Waltham
Woburn
Stoneham
English Tom Wins South Boston Pool Tourney 100 to 98
English Tom defeated an opponent at South Boston last night with a 100 to 98 score. Russell and Grant are scheduled to play tonight following the match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
South Boston
Russell
Grant
Whittier Night At Cambridge At Prospect Union
Whittier night was observed at the Prospect Union Cambridge with an address on the poet by Rev H A Cooke Readings by Miss Edna Chamberlain and songs by Mr and Mrs A P Briggs It was ladies night and many visited the union rooms Refreshments were served after the entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whittier
Prospect Union
Cambridge
H. A. Cooke
Edna Chamberlain
A. P. Briggs
Union
Tramps feast ends in mob at Parker hall
In Boston, a Christmas dinner for 800 homeless men organized by G. W. Parker ends in chaos as a socialist speaker incites the crowd. Police clear the hall while Parker and Hastings urge calm and the feeding mission proceeds to shelter the guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campion
Arthur Sawyer
Mr. Hastings
Mr. Parker
Fight on a train in Malden ends with arrests
A drunken melee broke out aboard the last Boston and Maine train to Reading. Conductor Stimpson called Officers Murray and Cole to intervene as ringleaders James Barrett, Joan Barrett, and Thomas Barrett of Melrose were arrested with train crew help. Murray was assaulted and the train delayed about ten minutes before the trio was jailed for drunkenness and disturbing the peace. The suspects face arraignment in court tomorrow.
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Malden
Boston & Maine
Reading
Stimpson
Murray and
Cole
James
Joan
Thomas J. Barrett
Melrose
Murray
Fires in Cambridge Suspected Incendiary Acts
Three fires broke out in Cambridge yesterday all suspected to be incendiary. A shed behind Spear's laundry in East Cambridge burned at 6 45 and caused minor damage. At Bird's foundry on Broad Way a blaze in the pattern room caused about 500 dollars in damage before extinction. A second fire in a closet at the same foundry produced another 500 dollar loss and showed signs of deliberate ignition with matches found nearby.
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Cambridge
Spear’s
East Cambridge
Bird’s Foundry
Broadway
Pattern
Fire in Union Square Masonic Building Sparks Incendiary Probe
Patrolman Hamblen of the Somerville police found smoke in the old Masonic building in Union Square and alerted Box 225 just before 9 40. The fire began in a first floor closet near the staircase, reached the second floor, and caused about 500 dollars in damage before extinguishment. The three story wooden structure, owned by Union Hall Company, housed offices and a hall. occupants were unharmed. Principal owner Philip Eberle concluded the blaze was incendiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamblen
Somerville Police Department
Union Square
Box 225
Union Hall Company
Philip Eberle
Foul Play Feared in Bridgewater Death
The body of John Cagney, son of William Cagney of North street, was found in the Aldrich field near Main street. A report of foul play caused excitement but the medical examiner found no evidence. It is believed he wandered into the swamp while crossing to visit friends, and disappeared since Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgewater
John Cagney
William Cagney
North Street
Aldrich
Main Street
Levi Hall of Chelsea Dies at 63
Levi Hall, Civil War veteran, died at 120 Congress avenue Chelsea Tuesday night aged 63. Born in Gorham Maine he lived many years in Chelsea. A machinist by trade and master workman he belonged to several lodges and posts. He served four years in the Fifth Maine Infantry. He leaves a widow. Funeral Thursday at 3 p m from his late residence. Benjamin T M Kingsbury Chelsea native died yesterday morning at his father’s 8 Chestnut street aged 29. He had recently resided in New York City and returned to Chelsea. He leaves a widow and one child. Visitors at Soldiers Home included Captain Adams Major Davis and others. Veterans entertained by Mr and Mrs Blood of Concord Junction Mass. The Altergo Ramblers Club held a Christmas tree in Chelsea. Lincoln Hall Chelsea hosted Woburn in a 7 to 1 Chelsea game, Woburn winning.
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Levi Hall
Congress Avenue
Gorham
Chelsea
Star of Bethlehem Lodge of Masons
Ruth Chapter
Garfield Lodge
Theodore Winthrop
Fifth Maine Infantry
Benjamin T. M. Kingsbury
Daniel W. Kingsbury
Chestnut Street
New York City
Jack Adams
Charles S. Davis
Charles W. Hastings
L. A. Turner
Samuel T. Blood
Concord Junction
Mass
Blood
Altergo Ramblers
Lincoln Hall
Woburn
Russell, Jr
McGillvary
Campbell
H.b
Cushman
Rail timetable fragment shows many lines and branches
A fragmented passenger timetable lists numerous stations and routes including Mancheser, Concord, White River junctions, and branches to New Boston, Lebanon, Bristol, Claremont, Hanover, Montpelier, and Montreal. It includes hourly and half hourly departures, Sunday schedules, and notes on limited stops, mainly from Northern New England and Montreal corridors.
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Mancheser
CONCO
Boston
Nor
North Weare
New Boston Hooksest
Suxcoor
Ae Y Syst
Concord
Eae
Ns Vy. M. Belm Turon
Asitland
Laconta
Weis
Peymouth
HET Wees Concord
Lymouth
Warren Fsb
WivuidHieh
Es Soorth Woodstock
Aue
Premigzwasset Valley
Lisbon
Pyrex
Whitefield
Fabyan
Bristol
Claremont
Norwich
Hanover
Bradford
St. Johnsbury
Newport
Sherbroge
Plymouth
St. Jonnsbare
Montpel
Lington
White River
Wera
Montreal
Qluebrc
Bow
Chicago
West
G. T. Ry
Es Samia State Taal Ag
Atur Uta
Cep
Old Colony System Train Schedule From Boston
New York New Haven Hartford route details from Park Square and Kneeland Street with daily weekday departures to New York Philadelphia Fall River and coastal points. Times include Air Line Limited via Middletown and Stonington via Norwich lines, plus connections to Providence Newport New Bedford Fall River Provincetown Nantucket and other stops. Guides, through tickets, parlor cars, and sleeping berths available at Old State House and Park Square stations. Dec 5 1895.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York, New Haven & Hartford RR
OLD Colony System
Boston
Park Square
New York
New Haven
New London
Shore Line
M. L
Air Line
Middletown
Fall River
Stonington
Norwich
Philadelphia
Ballimore
Washington
Maryland
Providence
Pall River
Newport
Palliver
New Bedford
Kneeland Street
Plymouth
Abington
Duxbury
Baas
BO Marlboro
Fitchburg
Leominster
Old State House
Ark Square
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B.A
Washington St
Cor
State St
Western & Eastern
Union Station
Portland
Augusta
Bangor
mAxtatiesty BR. N. H
Halifax
ST. “Andrews
CaNvardas Noid
GLES
Brsivronns
Faryans
TAIN
Wahtefield
EF Gerson
TER
Grand Trunk R
Maine
Gentral-87
Wiscasset
Thomaston
Reservoir
Franklin Park
The
Fens
Post
NG. Oe
England
National Cyclist Union
General Committee
Massachusetts
Batavia Street
James H. Harder
Advent Church
William Nagies
Mr. Thomas
Lon” Peck
Mr. Andrews
Massachusetts Boys
Boston & Albany Railroad
Fellowship For Ethical Research
Cambridgeport Bicycle Club
Fred Reiner
W. A. Crocker
Charles Turner
D. Foss
J. F. Kimball
E. B. Tingley
F. Lunt
Pure California Lee
Rblanchard & Far
Dock Square
Faneuil Hall Square
Oliver Y
D. C
Dedham Sportsmen
A. E. Harlow
Brockton
Medford Turkeys
Lanky
el Paso, Texas
Company K OF
Company K
Company I
Tobacto Company
A. G. Politics
Pawtucket Sports
Pilsbury
Impossibrie Medical CO
Buffalo,n.y
G. W. Parker
Parker Helping Hand Mission
Faneuil Hall
the Christian
Superintendent Parker
Ashman
Jerry Simpson
Walter C. Bailey
Joseph Sawyer
Bailey
Jesus
H. L. Hastings
H. N. Matthews
Bethlehem
Golgotha
Parker
Chelsea Gleanings
Trussell
Woburn Iussell
Woburn Russell
Chelsea Tarrant
Woburn Russe
Aoburn
Nei
Fitchburg Railroad
Causeway Street
Fror
North Adams
Williamstown
Troy
Albany
Saratoga
Utica
Binghamton
Hornellsville
Elmira
Ss. Cacuse
Rochester
Watertown
Buffalo
Niagara
Hamilton
Toronto
Detroit
Cleveland
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Points Wear
Bar AM Mall
Sroiae
Bowton
Lake Cha
Niagara Falls
Netroft
Pacific Express
Keene, Bellows Falls
White River Jo
Rutland
Whitehall
Port Edward
Glens Falls
Plattsburg
Adirondacks
Burlington
St. Albans
Malone
Ogdensburg
Ottawa
Quebec
Ponnes
Vermo
Piyer
Buffet
Hoston
Moston
Iitd
Ioston
Fitchburn
Sccompany
Union Btai
Ewill
Weirs
D. J. Nders
L Pass
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