Wood Island Park skating grounds flood request grows
Rumors spread that authorities should flood athletic grounds in Wood Island Park to aid skaters. Residents say the cost would be trifling and hope action comes before another cold snap arrives.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1892
Page
7
Rumors spread that authorities should flood athletic grounds in Wood Island Park to aid skaters. Residents say the cost would be trifling and hope action comes before another cold snap arrives.
The inauguration of Chelsea's new city government is set for next Monday before noon at 10 o'clock in City Hall. The council will consist of thirteen Republicans and eleven non partisans with Councilman Putnam slated as president for the coming year. Non partisans consider nominating George T Roberts but may refrain. The Winnisimmet Cycle Club is now incorporated after a profitable benefit at the Academy.
A compact record listing individuals including Simeon Butterfield, Leonard A. Trait, and a cluster of associated names such as Deckham, Frank Fitz, J. M. Curley, J. O. Merrill, Charles J. W. Addison, Thomas A. Addison, Isaac H. Pinkofski, and J. Walter Denny. The fragment presents a roster-style collection of personnel likely tied to a historical company or organization.
Three Somerville women visiting Chelsea faced an awkward luncheon kiss by a host, prompting a lighthearted note about Chelsea’s naughty men. The Rev Mrs Mary Whitney leads weekly social gatherings at Second Unitarian Church and lodges prepare for spring officer elections. City Hall’s elderly City Messenger Mann is described as courteous and newsroom friendly.
Monday's Post will contain the names of ten of the brightest scholars in one of the Somerville public schools. Tell your friends to look out for these interesting lists.
J eight Chipman and wife celebrate their silver wedding at 8399 Putnam avenue. A sermon series at Old Cambridge Baptist Church titled Eve and Her Daughters runs through January with topics The First Woman The Ideal Wife A Beautiful Bride and An Influential Mother. A January 15 business and Christianity night features speakers Kingsley Hall Durrell. A Boys and Girls Band illustrated Joseph story will be at Prospect street rink next Monday with a benefit for Julius Ward. Also notes on Uniform Bank K of P medals and city gravel and crusher repairs. Mayor Alger to receive a noon reception. Rev Dr McKenzie to offer the inaugural prayer. Happy New Year Harvard Bridge.
High School officers held a well attended Warren Hall dancing party last Thursday evening the fourth and most enjoyed social. Captain Burbank directed the floor with Spaulding and Schalk assisting. about one hundred couples attended in rich costumes. dancing continued till midnight. Mrs Haddon and Mrs OGorman need assistance after a sudden death, while B E Woodbury recovers from an eye injury. A brick block is planned on the First Parish Unitarian Church site replacing the church and widening Washington Street is urged. Janitor John Cushman left his home after his brother’s recent death.
The Monday issue lists ten of the brightest scholars from a Cambridge public school. Readers are encouraged to look for the feature and share with friends as the names and details appear.
In St Petersburg on December 80 Prince Met chersky head of the Graschdanin newspaper received a one month prison sentence for libelling public officials.
A brief notice indicates that the court record will be published on page 8 in the morning edition, guiding readers to the designated section for the official docket and proceedings.
The Brighton public schools announce a roster including Josiah Rhodes Cornelius Batchelder Tra Harris Pertie Dyar A J Furbush Charles R McKay Frank W Moore William M Farrington John Maloney and Charles L Perry, outlining key figures connected to the district.
Three of four Sulphur Bitters contests can be decided but nationwide popular vote remains unsettled due to a huge coupon mass. Officials plan a single examination of all coupons to determine results at the earliest possible date.
Contractor Hannon advances digging at the northwest corner of East Fifth Street though frozen ground halts the steam plow. A 125 foot square area owned by Perkins Institute for the Blind will host a brick block of four tenement houses to be completed in spring.
Ten of the brightest scholars in a South Boston public school are highlighted. Notable names include Josiah Ss. Dean John ODonnell James Loughlin B B E Bradley James Elis True W. Jones Jeremiah Lynch Sumner Crosby Dr J S G Fogg and Mrs Nathan Abbott.
Franklin King and A P Wheelock among signatories with H G Aulbright William Bangs P A Collins James Lyons Hugh Giblina D G Lee Peter Gill J Morse appearing in the record. Entities indicate a roster or committee listing from a historical document, reflecting individuals associated with a local project or governance item.
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