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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1892

Page

7

Prison Point Club forms in Ward 5 with officers named

The Prison Point Club a new Ward 5 social group based at Brintnall Hall Chapman Street announces its officers James V Doherty president John Corrigan vice president John Rowan secretary and George W Wilson treasurer The byline notes local civic activity and public concerns follow including transportation and charitable events in Charlestown and Somerville.

Prison Point Club Brintnall Hall Chapman Street James V. Doherty John F. Corrigan John Rowan George W. Wilson Boston & Lynn Railroad Company Chelsea Lynn Charlestown City Square Hunnewell Working Girls’ Club James G. Dunlap Russell Dunlap Charlestown Enterprise Olive Holden James H. Ross Somerville St. Mary’s Y. M. C. T. Society William J. Murdock James S. Joyce George H. Carter Thomas P. Nugent Cornelius J. Crowley James Murphy James Cass. Bunker Hin

Notable Residents Named in Charles Town Rich List

A partial list of the town's wealthiest residents appears with names including Charles E. Daniels John E. O'Brien Charles Howland John J. Sullivan John B. Dearborn William Denvir James Roughan A W Doyle P J Donovan Stephen P Fuller. Tomorrow's Post promises ten more names and invites readers to share the lists.

James Mcklynn Charles E. Stevens Benjamin Wormekte Brighton Chelsea Joseph €. Haskell Oscar Bailey Thomas Appleton Atwood Howard John c. Hall James Tent Thomas Strachan Frank B. Fay John Derr William Pratt Charles E. Daniels John E. O’brien Charles Howland John J. Sullivan John B. Dearborn William Denvir James Roughan A.W. Doyle P. J. Donovan Stephen P. Fuller Charlestown

Newton's New Post Office Opens in West Newton

The United States government secures a five year lease for a store in Nickerson's block in West Newton to house a new post office. It is slated for occupancy within about a month after fittings.

Newton Dec United States Nickerson’s Block West Newton

East Boston Debates Tunnel in Semiannual Election

The Columbian Rowing Association plans its semiannual officer election next Monday evening for the new term. Public opinion splits on a proposed tunnel, with some cheering the project and others warning it may not fit East Boston’s needs. The maintenance burden after construction weighs on opponents.

Columbian Rowing Association Boston

East Boston's Richest Residents Named in Local List

The article lists George T. Sampson John Thompson George L. Thorndike Ebenezer M. McPherson Frederick Pease Henry B. Hill James Smith John H. Sullivan Randall J. Feder William Waters Jr as among East Boston's wealthiest individuals. It urges readers to spread the word and watch for further details.

George T. Sampson John Thompson George L. Thorndike Ebenezer M. McPherson Frederick Pease Henry B. Hill James Smith John H. Sullivan Randall J. Feder William Waters, Jr Boston

Cambridge Costume Party Promises Night Of Festivities

In Union Hall Mrs H S Pettes hosts a lively Cambridge event with music dancing and costumes. Mrs Clara Power Edgerly directs statue poses while Janitor Charles A Gay wears a Knights of Pythias charm as a token of thanks for courtesy on the Washington encampment trip. Inauguration of the new city government is set for next Monday and the old mill pond on River street will be flooded for skating season. A reception at Mrs F P Fish’s residence followed a Business Men's Jubilee at Union Hall supporting Wood Memorial Church.

Union Hall H. S. Pettes Cambridge Clara Power Edgerly Charles A. Gay City Hall Knights of Pythias Gay Washington River Street F. P. Fish Everett Street Wood Memorial Church Harvard Bridge

Cambridge’s Richest Residents Named in Notable Lists

Oliver H. Durrell Horace Partridge Wardwell J. M. W. Hall Asa P. Morse Pawvid Ritchie Frank A. Allen J eander M. Hannum Walter S. Swan Co L. Jones appear among Cambridge’s wealthiest. The notice urges readers to tell friends to watch for these lists.

Oliver H. Durrell Horace Partridge Cs. Wardwell J. M. W. Hall Asa P. Morse Pawvid Ritchie Frank A. Allen J.eander M. Hannum Walter S. Swan Co. L. Jones Cambridge

Rockland Blast Kills C M Gregory Today

In Rockland Maine a dynamite blast killed C M Gregory when a charge exploded unexpectedly. Police and investigators cordon the area as they determine how the accident occurred and whether negligence played a role. Local residents report hearing the explosion and seeing debris scattered near the site.

Rockland C. M. Gregory

New Catholic Church Considered for South Boston

Invitations are out for the wedding of James B. McDevitt and Mary Ormond at SS Peter and Pauls. Dredging work at Fort Point channel to end by March with transfer to Washington. Wasp Williams shines in a local tournament at Murray and Irwins. A funeral party incident ends with a police lecture. Weil Dreyfus hold their annual ball. Atlas Storehouse block complete on Sleeper street. Glover Social Club to stage sparring at Clan-Na-Gael Hall. Dr John Slattery elected vice director of City Point Catholic Association.

South Boston City Point Broadway James B. McDevitt Mary Ormond SS. Peter and Paul’s John Ormond C Street San Francisco Fort Point Washington, D.C Potomac River E Street John Irwin Wasp Williams New England Murray and Irwin Ninth Street Callahan Weil Dreyfus Bethesda Hall

Richest Residents of South Boston Named

A list names the wealthiest individuals in South Boston. The notice calls on residents to tell friends to look out.

J. D. Walworth J. P. Power J. P. Builard J. B. Coe Ht. K. Naphen J. P. Bradley W. H. Ruddick J. P. Wise S. Lewis P. F. Carey South Boston

Dorchester News Roundup of Local Events and Notes

Dorchester reports Sunday services by Rev. Christopher R. Elliott at New South Church under Suffolk Conference. A select party plans the Kearsarge Naval Veteran Association ball. United Reserve Fund Association names officers. Newport Street drainage concerns reach Board of Health. George Ellard visiting Upham's Corner. Alton Mac retired to breeding. Crescent Whist Club set Jan 4 meeting. Dorchester Bay and Neponset River freeze over for skating. eel fishing good. William Lyons suffers stock losses from cold. John Dobbins in Syracuse jewelry business. Keran J. Hart recovered from illness. Dorchester Club potential rival to Old Dorchester Club with growing interest.

Christopher R. Elliott First Unitarian Church Suffolk Conference of Unitarian Churches New South Church Tremont Camden Streets Thomas Strange P. Duggan J. Miller J. Calnan William P. Sullivan Mt. Bowdoin Newport Street Board of Health George Ellard Lewiston M. Curran Upham’s Corner Alton Mac Crescent Whist Club Dorchester Bay Neponset River William Lyons John Dobbins Syracuse N. Y Keran J. Hart Dorchester Dorchester Club

Dorchester Richest Residents Named in Local List

A list naming the wealthiest Dorchester residents includes A. L. Hollingsworth, A. Warren Gould, A. L. Jewell, Otis Kady, Mrs. M. D. Spaulding, B. Bird, Max Blaumenthal, George T. Sears, Samuel Gannett, and YTronomas F. Temple. The note urges readers to tell friends to look out for the crowd.

A. L. Hollingsworth A. Warren Gould A. L. Jewell Otis Kady M. D. Spaulding Wy. B. Bird Max Blaumenthal George T. Sears Samuel Gannett Ytronomas F. Temple Dorchester

Fragmentary Address Listing Near Faneuil Mall

Readable fragments show an address near U1 Faneuil Mall and a location at 49 Bock Square. No names, dates, or events are clear from the text.

Bock Sq Faneuil Mall

Holiday skating and a Christmas tree festival.

The piece notes abundant skating options at Park Pond Mirror Pond and nearby lakes with Jamaica Pond favored, plus St James Episcopal Church Christmas tree festival led by Rev KE P Lee. It also criticizes West Somerville Newbury Street sidewalk conditions and urges city action to repair hazards to prevent injuries.

Park Pond Mirror Pond Spy Pond Arlington Fresh Pond Cambridge Spot Pond Stoneham Mystic Lakes Jamaica Pond Jamaica St. James Episcopal Church KE. P. Lee Allston Newbury Street West Somerville Powper Houss

Somerville’s Richest Residents List Attracts Attention

A fragment lists Somerville's richest residents including HM Crane Edward Glines Charlies M Heinenway Charles P Linecola and others. The note invites readers to share the names and watch for more details in upcoming lists.

HM. Crane Edward Glines Charlies M. Heinenway Charles P. Linecola Cc F. Rice Cc. E. Kymes James Ss.anborn J. 0. Hayden Quincy Dickerman L. P. Hoanader Somerville

Cataloria Arrives in East Bostox After Three Day Delay

The Cataloria reached East Bostox wharf at 5 PM after a three day overdue voyage. It carried 193 passengers including 11 saloon, 42 second cabin, and 146 steerage travelers. Most stayed aboard to supervise baggage as officials inspected fewer than half the passengers. Notables aboard included Mr and Mrs Biggar and child, Mr Arthur Birch, Mr Sydney Birch, Mr James Cowan, Mr and Mrs George Merrill, Mr and Mrs Mills, and Commander W Stopford, R N.

Bostox Wharf Biggar and Child Arthur

Sulphur Bitters Presidential Competition Updates

Three of four Sulphur Bitters contests near decision while the nationwide popular vote remains unsettled. The large coupon volume requires a single examination to finalize all competitions, to be completed at the earliest possible date.

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