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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1889

Page

8

Supreme Judicial Court Equity Cases Listed for Week

Devens J notes the equity calendar for the week with cases on Tuesday including Parkman v McCarthy Coe v Washington Mills Gutterson v Pike Essex Deshon v Moore Nat Bank of N America Dunham v Dunham Balsly Mann v McKim Coolidge v Vreeland Bullard v White Wednesday Gould v Hassell Middlesex Thursday Dobbins cases Middlesex.

Supreme Judicial Court Devens J. Equity Parkman McCarthy Coe Washington Mills Gutterson Pike Essex Deshon Moore Nat Bank of N. America Dunham Vy Dunham Balsly Mann

Nominations Brought to Vote in Boston Aldermen Meet

Mayor Hart sent several new nominees and confirmed several last week. Charles Merton’s sewer superintendent nomination was tabled 10 to 2. City clerk election postponed 7 to 5. Budget, duties, and lighting committees discussed as ward staff and public works items move forward.

Mayor Mart Charles Storton Board of Aldermen James C. Tucker Isaac Fenno Patrick Maguire John Pierce Benjamin Cushing Frank A. Drew John M. Maguire Thomas Hills George FE. McKay Faneuil Hall Market Robert G. Fitch George H. Allen James H. Nugent Charles Merton Alderman Eddy Aldermen Smith Wilgon Albert Eaton John H. Duffyl Frederick D. H. Hamlin Charles Wing William J. Cross John A. McCloskey Charles E. Sheppard George B. Grant Alderman Smith John M. Galvin Edwin Stearns Gove New York Philadelphia James H. Dodge Sinking Fund Commissioners Suffolk County Court House Ely Smith Eddy Short Murphy Tod Kelley City Enineer Neponset Avenue Granite Avenue Neponset River Boston Common Council City Council East Boston City of Committee On Printing Board of Police Havre Street Board of Health Mt. Hope Cemetery City Roxbury

Boston Atheneum Annual Meeting Reports Finances and Repairs

Boston Atheneum proprietors met on Beacon Street with President Eliot presiding. Bowditch reported capital and income totals, library holdings, and renovations costing about 33 000 dollars with 22 000 spent so far. Officers including Samuel Eliot and Charles P. Bowditch were elected. an amendment on officer lists was tabled for next year.

Boston Atheneum Beacon Street Eliot Charles P. Bowditch Bromfield Fund Committee On Fine Arts Samuel Eliot J. Elliot Cabot William R. Richards Edward N. Perkins Francis Parkman George W. Wales Arthur T. Lyman Joan C. Gray H.C. Lodge Howard Stockton Clement Hugh Hill Russell Gray Roger, Wolcott Stanton Blake Edward J. Lowell George B. Shattuck Robert C. Winthrop, Jr Thornton K. Lothrop Francis A. Foster

True School Board Debate on Independence and Reform

William A. Mowry delivered the sixth Old South course lecture arguing public schools are a distinct American institution. He urged detailed school budgets, independent board powers, and careful links with city councils while highlighting the elevated role of education in city welfare. The talk compared department structures and praised Boston’s school system, previewing Dr. Hale’s subsequent talk.

Massachusetts Society For Promoting Good Citizenship William A. Mowry National Senate Cres Ept Fire Department Department of Education Department of Schools Bighney Department Denver Col Boston Dr. Hale

Belmont pork products showcase modern hog processing methods

The Belmont pork products plant run by William H. Burke demonstrates rapid, clean, and sanitary hog slaughter and processing. Pigs raised in Vermont feed on dairy byproducts yield healthful meat. lard is kettle-rendered and unbleached. hams and bacon are cured with green walnuts.

William H. Burke Belmont Pork Products Vermont Burke Mr. Burke Benely Belmont Young’s Hotel Quincy Tremont House Harvard Dining Association Memorial Hall Cambridge

Social rounds fill Boston hotels with reunions and dinners

The Gettysburg Pilgrims Club held its fourth annual reunion at the Revere House with about 100 attendees led by James H. Cruff. Numerous groups held banquets and gatherings at Young's Parker's and the United States Hotel honoring military figures, bank presidents, students, and various clubs, with arrivals listed from many cities and countries.

Gettysburg Pilgrims’ Club Revere House James H. Cruff J. B. Bachelder C. C. Coffin M. E. Knowles Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Boston Young Flayward Honourable Artillery Company of London Myron B P. Walker Massachusetts Grand Army of the Republic Grand Army Island Pond Young’s Merchant Tailors’ Exchange William E. Jones Parker’s Boston Bank Frederick W. Hobbs T. F. Harrison A. W. Brown Pecretery Albert L. Flanders Boston Banjo Suffolk West United States Vendome Louis _H. Sullivan Chicago Leonard Lewisohn New York James L. Lombard Kansas City Brunswick Dr. Guilbert W. D. Thompson St. Louis T. E. Sloan W. H. Hayward Eng

Pawnbroker Identifies Suspect in Diamond Theft Try

Simon Lewis of Kneeland Street examined police photos of two men arrested on State Street last week for bank sneaking. He recalls one man visiting his shop and attempting to buy his $300 diamond, bargaining over price, then fleeing as the store went dark and the man bolted for the door.

Simon Lewis Kneeland Street State Street Lewis Post Mr. Booth Mr. Barrett Barrett Jago Mephistopheles Mephistophelian Rago Emilia Jamaica Plain

Haytian Republic Steams to Dock After Jamaica Logwood Delay

The steamship Haytian Republic arrived at its Boston berth from Mill River Jamaica after only half its logwood cargo was loaded due to poor security at the shipment point. Captain Compton went ashore to visit the Boston office and his Hyde Park home.

Haytian Republic Haytian

First Lecture in Series at People's Church for Debt Relief

Rev J W Hamilton opens a series at People's Church Columbus Avenue corner of Berkeley Street to raise funds to reduce the church debt. His topic is Placed and Misplaced People with later acts including a John Gough impersonation by Haskell and a Columbia River sketch by L A Banks alongside a cantata and instrumental concert.

J. W. Hamilton People’s Church Columbus Avenue Berkeley Street John §. Gough Haskell Columbia River L. A. Banks Second Street South Boston Edward Durand West Second Street City Hospital Boston South Baptist Sunday School Convention Dudley Street Baptist Church Roxbury A. J. Gordon O. P. Gifford Messrs J. 8. Clarke

Watch snatching at Nickelodeon ends with arrest

Last evening Thomas Maloy faced George Kenna outside the Nickelodeon when Kenna grabbed his watch. Police nabbed Kenna in a Merrimac street pawn shop as he attempted to flee. He had a prior robbery charge about a year ago.

Kenna Thomas Maloy Nickelodeon George Kenna Merrimac Street

Pyles Pearline Promotes Cleaning Despite Humorous Ad Pitch

An old advertisement touts Pyles Pearline as harmless to everything except dirt and urges consumers to try the product to remove grime. The quirky line emphasizes dirt removal as the key benefit with playful imagery.

Pyle

Boston Superior Court Docket Details Several Trials and Claims

First Session list shows George K. Goulding vs. George E. Adams seeking 500 with 52250 verdict. Brennan v Boston for personal injuries from ice fall on Jan 24 1588. Multiple case entries, judges SHERMAN LATHROP and others, ongoing trials and in order entries.

Superior Court Bippertt George K. Goulding George E. Adams J. L. Powers I. R. Drew Bartholomew Brennan City of Boston Blackstone Street B. C. Moulton J. Hatig R. W. Nason Decndant Brennan Schell Sherman Benjamin B. Newcomb Boston Protective Department Washington Street William Gaston C. A. Snow R. M. Morse, Jr W. M. Richardson Hayes Mahoney McCullough Wright Oliver Lawrence Stetson Parker Horton Young South Boston Ron Co Kelley Thomas Bede Bacon Gillis Maine Central RR Barker, J

Superior Court Larceny and Robbery Sentences Feb 11

Jury verdicts and sentences include Frederic F. Burroughs for larceny and John Murray for breaking and entering, with State prisons and houses of correction terms. Several defendants receive terms for robbery, adultery, drunkenness, assault, breaking and entering, and related offenses, plus fines and probation.

Superior Criminal Court Hammond Frederic F. Burroughs John Murray Tate Robert Kelly Thomas Jones Hannah Sullivan House of Industry Charles Norris House of Correction Annie Yeomans Edward Doherty Benjamin Wigger William Levin Sir Lorse Toomey Same Maxwell Wolfries Hayes Libby Galvin Kearns Powell Saime Deane pOl Sime Meagher Hardiman McCarty Carmo

Dowd arraigned for embezzling from employer in 1887 88

Curtis J Frank J Dowd faced arraignment on embezzlement charges involving 1791 dollars from Henry K Kinport, his jewelry selling employer. Prosecution alleges theft of watches chains pins rings and ear drops during 1887 88. Dowd posted 3000 dollar bond for Superior Court.

Curtis Frank J. Dowd Henry K. Kinport New England States Dowd Antonio Roggieri Rafaello Framiaglio

Arraignment in U S Commissioner Court Held in Austin

John F. Leonard appeared before Commissioner Hallett on a charge of sending scurrilous material through the mails via a postal card addressed to Whittier Sisters at Austin and Stone's Dime Museum. He pled not guilty and was held in 500 bail to the March term of the U S District Court and furnished bail.

U. S Hallett John F. Leonard United States Whittier Sisters Austin & Stone Dime Museum Company United States District Court

Cole vs Read ing Inhabitants jury verdict for plaintiff

In Middlesex Superior Court on Feb 11 Justice Orwey presiding the jury found for the plaintiff in the amount of 3655 dollars in the case of Cole versus the Inhabitants of Reading. Attorneys Towle Gale for plaintiff Bancroft and Russell for defendant.

Linehan Taylor Mass Ben Nally Camp VY. Efit Assn. Sullivan Smyth Lawn Dolliver Rice Concord Lynch Kneeland Harris Et al Woods

Hurlburt v Boston & Maine Railroad Trial in Essex County

Superior Court Justice Mason hears John H. Hurlburt's tort action against Boston & Maine Railroad for alleged false arrest and malicious prosecution over an August 11 1887 fare evasion at Danvers. Defense asserts probable cause as a defense.

Essex County Mason Hurlburt Boston & Maine Railroad John H. Hurlburt Danvers

Prosecution Arguments And Dismissed Civil Actions In Lynn Court

The record shows the prosecution argued a cause while jury deliberates. Several Civil Action numbers are listed including Bennett v Lefavour settled out of court and multiple cases involving Lynn, Peabody, and Newmarket Savings with defendants such as Walsh Corrigan Hathway Brown and Field Murphy.

D.N. Crowley Lincoln W. D. Northend Bennett Vs. Lefavour Andan Ali Usuul Hussey Lynn Rifle Association Walsh Corrigan Hathaway Et al City of Lynn Ba‘chelder Inhab Peabody Bradstreet Same Brown Davis Et al Newhall Et al

Lawrence man convicted of wife assault and non support

In Essex County Superior Criminal Court on February 11 John O Connell of Lawrence was found guilty of assault on his wife and non support and sentenced to seven months in the house of correction. Timothy T Reardon of Peabody was found guilty of maintaining a liquor nuisance.

Superior Criminal Court Essex County Bishop P. J John O'Connell Lawrence House of Correction Timothy T. Reardon Peabody

Rogues Gallery Idea At Police Headquarters

A new rotating rogues gallery modeled on a Chicago design will be installed at the police headquarters. A crank operates a wheel with a magnifying lens showing four side and front views of one rogue at a time, continuously exposing the gallery to view. Nearby notes include local business elections and community events.

Inspector Banfield Chicago Boston Lead Manufacturing Company Samuel Little F. E. Hodgkins William J. Bride William P. Hunt Charles M. Clapp Jacob Piaff Phineas B. Smith Alonzo W. Folsom Thomas F. Temple Boston John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company Joseph W. Balch James F. C. Hyde Albert H. Higgins William C. Winslow D.D East Boston Grand Army Hall Egypt

Friends of Prohibition Rally at Tremont Temple

A mass meeting of friends of prohibition at Tremont Temple yesterday morning, under the No-License League, with President Capen of Tufts College presiding. Dr. Dorchester read resolutions praising legislators who voted to submit the prohibition amendment to the people and urging constitutional prohibitions. Further remarks supported the amendment by several ministers.

Friends of Prohibition Tremont Temple

Temperance Night Speakers Highlight Tremont Temple Meeting

The February gathering of the Baptist Superintendent Association met at Tremont Temple vestry for a temperance night. A 5:30 social preceded the program with the main exercises starting at 6 45. Rev James M Gray and Rev E W Darst spoke.

Baptist Superintendents’ Association Tremont Temple James M. Gray E. W. Darst

96th Annual Statement of John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance

Ledger shows assets at Dec 31 1888 including loans on mortgages bonds and stocks real estate cash in banks and offices and premiums notes plus agents balances total assets and liabilities with paid policy holders in 1888 and increases in surplus assets and income. Major figures include standard surplus of 1 505 540 dollars and gross assets around 4 875 000 dollars. Percentages and some values are garbled in OCR but reflect policyholder liabilities and reserves.

Office relocation noted for John Hancock building

Pending alterations at the John Hancock Building 178 Devonshire Street move the company office after February 23 to the Boylston Building at the corner of Boylston and Washington Streets.

John Hancock Devonshire Street Company Boylston Boylston and Washington Streets

Use Horsford's Acid Phosphate for Brain Fag

Dr W H Fisner of Le Sueur Minnesota recommends Horsford's Acid Phosphate as a versatile remedy. He cites usefulness in nervous debility sexual weakness brain fag tobacco overuse fevers and certain urinary troubles.

Horsford W. H. Fisner le Sueur, Minn

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