Reminiscences of an Old House in Boston
The Bostonian Society met at the Old State House with many longtime residents attending. Hamilton A Hill donated a two volume history of Old South Church plus gifts, while memorials honored late members including J M Barbour D B Winslow and William Wilkins Warren. George Hale spoke on the building at Court and Washington streets and its notable occupants such as Sumner Choate Parsons Chandler Mann and Andrew, and the society approved bylaws amendments expanding the board and officer roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bostonian Society
Old State House
Curtis Guild
W. C. Winslow
Hamilton A. Hill
Old South Church
Hill
Old South
King’s Chapel
Commodore Isaac Hull
J. M. Barbour
D. B. Winslow
William Wilkins Warren
F. W. Lincoln
Warren
George S. Hale
Court House
Court Street
Captain Kidd
Peter C. Brooks
Himi
Washington Street
Sydney Bartlett
Peter Brooks
Lemuel Shaw
Huis Choate
Rufus Choate
Theophilus Parsons
Chandler
Hale
Horace Mann
W. CO
Samuel Green
Printing press advances create faster high quality works
The article describes a new press by W P Kiddder of Kidder Press Manufacturing Co capable of feeding a web and printing both sides using stereotype plates. It runs at up to 8000 impressions per hour and avoids offset with a friction rewind system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Sahara
W. P. Kiddder
Kidder Press Manufacturing Company
Mar. Kidder
Eastern Yacht Club Holds Annual Meeting with Officer Elections
The Eastern Yacht Club convened at Parker's with Commodore Hovey in chair. Officers elected: Commodore Alanson Tucker Vice Commodore F Gordon Dexter Rear Commodore Augustus Keinenway Secretary Edward Burgess Treasurer Patrick Ty Jackson Jr Measurer Edward Burgess. Council members and regatta and admissions committees named. amendments to elections and racing rules adopted. Meeting harmonious, Commodore Lovey declined renomination due to private business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Yacht Club
Parker’s
Hovey
Alanson Tucker
F. Gordon Dexter
Augustus Keinenway
Edward Burgess
Patrick Ty. Jackson, Jr
C. O. Foster
J. Malcolm Forbes
C. J. Joy
J. 5. Bay, Jr
Lit
Dennie Boardman
William S. Eaton, Jr
Richard D. Sears
Committee
J. Malecolm Forbes
Percival L. Everett
Augustus Hemenway
John A. Burnham
Amory A. Lawrence
B. W. Crowninshield
Henry D. Burnham
T. Dennie Boardman
George C. Adams
Bove Thayer
House
Francis V
Committee On Racing Rules
Commodore Lovey
Clubs and society events fill Boston clubs calendar
A parade of club meetings and social dinners is described. The Jewellers Club, Eutaw Club, and Republican Institute host gatherings with officers elected or guests present. Notables include Charles Harwood, J. B. McCabe, L. R. Woodside, and Dr Miles. Several executives and attendees are listed alongside hotel and venue details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewellers’ Club
Charles Harwood
M. N. Smith
Irving Smith
Andrew Paul
Percival
Vendome
Boston Retail 3901
Shoe Dealers’ Association
United States
Miles
Thorndike
Eutaw Club
Young’s
Walter F. Nute
J. B. McCabe
L. R. Woodside
L. R
Queen & Crescent Railroad
Parker House
Andrew Bunting
Manchester
N. H
American Express Company
New Hampshire
Revere House
Bunting
Vencome
William
Loomis
Holyoke
Dunning
Montreal
R. Arthur
George L. Webber
New York
I. H. Parker
A. van Shalan
Burlington
A. H. Clark
Providence
R.L
Fred S. Crosby
Bangor
Thomas W. Hall
New_York
John Bb. Clayberg
Helena
Mont
W. B. Houston
Cincinnati
O. Parker
George A. Otis
Buffalo
Wasa Dr Ave
Rockwell
Tremont
John C. Cleater
St. Paul
Minn
M. Canedy
North Adams
John J. Walsh
W. F. Thompson
Vincent W. Sienderson
C. L Milne
Philadelphia
Penn
J. L. Gravestock
Chicago
Ill
A. B. Evans
G. 5
Eugene O’brien
I Wingston
M. Taylor Wood
Halifax
Deebie
Wileliams
Orange
N.d
H. C. Jack
George H. Babbitt
E. H. Wilson
Bellows Halls
R. CG. Pingree
Lewiston
Co. C. Danforth
Concord
Nor West
Albany
N. Y
J. Adonis
F. E. Sanborn
Pittsfield
C. Churchill
Lebanon
George G. Hoyt, Jr
Meredith
American
W. E. Gough
Worcester
E. Webster and Wife
Hie
Stevens
Saco
G. H. Boynton
Windsor
Charles H. Carpenter
Chichester
N. J
Boston School Committee Abolishes Hygiene Office and Cuts Verbatim Reports
The Boston School Committee voted to abolish the office of instructor of hygiene and discontinue the verbatim printing of its meetings. It rejected Dr Mecuen's order for school inspections, while majority and minority reports on text books and the medical inspector idea sparked debate. The panel also approved budget estimates for the upcoming year to support expanded schools and programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Mecuen
Judge Fallon
Committee On Legislative Affairs
Dr. Mecnen
Fallon
Mecnen
Hildreth of
Holyoke
IV. Meeuen
America
Meeuen
Swasey
Yeas
Meenen
Messrs
Mwllloit
O'Grady
Mowry
Emery
Emily A. Fifield
Messrs. Blake and MacDonald
School Committee of
Boston
Office of
Medical and Sanitary Inspector of
Blake
Br. Green
Green
Gallagher
Capen
Yvas
Daniels
Ballon
Ltumphreys
Peckard
Wettigrove
Miss Yingree
Selandser
Whitlemore
Hallon
Willard Ss. Allen
Swinton
Myer
Alien
Committee On Accounts
Electric light tangle over city poles contract dispute
Suburban Light and Power Company Treasurer Burrage criticized the Boston Board of Aldermen for refusing pole rights and threatening to seek legal action. Mayor Hart says he cannot sign a contract yet, while the city aims to provide electric light at 40 cents per night. An official hinted legal proceedings may be started tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suburban Light & Power Company
A. C. Burrage
Suburban Company
Burrage
Boston
Hart
Board of Aldermen
F. A. Gilbert
Boston Electric Light Company
Public notice offer on Dr Craig’s organ cure
A circular promotes a $20,000 distribution among users of Dr Craig’s Original Kidney and Liver Cure. It directs readers to ask their druggist for the circular and details of the offer.
Pastor Receives $1000 Gift From Clarendon Street Church
The Clarendon Street Baptist Church and its Sunday school children presented Rev. A. J. Gordon with a $1000 check for missionary use at a vestry gathering. Attendees included Rev. Edwin M. Poteat and other church members, with the program noting church history and the training school connection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarendon Street Baptist Church
A. J. Gordon
Chardon Street
Gordon
Edwin M
Poteat
Née Gordon
New Haven
Clarendon Street
W. H. Breed
J. Chapell
S. 5. Blanchard
A. M. Clement
L. C. Loomis
M. A. Matthew
O. Durant
J. W. Olmstead
the Watchman
C. H. Spaulding
George H. Quincy
E. J. Merriam
Yacht Club Ladies Day Reception at Massachusetts Club
The first ladies day of the season was celebrated at the Massachusetts Yacht Club winter quarters yesterday afternoon. The 4 to 6 reception was well attended by friends of the yachtsmen. Rooms were decorated with flowers and plants and a collation was served. Mrs John Soley, wife of the commodore, and Mrs H W Savage, wife of the vice commodore, greeted guests, with the house committee acting as ushers to make everyone feel at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yacht Club
Massachusetts Yacht Club
Cosey
John
Soley
H. W. Savage
Savage
House Committee
Atlantic Yacht Club Monthly Meeting Held At Club House
Commodore Dixon presided as the Atlantic Yacht Club held its regular meeting. The ball committee announced the annual ball for Music Hall on April 16 with the National Band providing music. Several new members were elected and an athletic meeting was planned at the clubhouse within two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Yacht Club
The
Commodore Dixon
Music Hall
Fall River Line Travel Gains Winter Popularity
A Boston area article notes many travelers finding the Fall River line safe and satisfactory in winter. The Sound offers attractions year round, with mild weather boosting winter travel and increasing passenger numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thousanaps
Fall River
Sound
Risks Increasing as Brockton Shoe Factories Face Withdrawals
In Brockton on February 11 a movement by insurers to withdraw risks on shoe factories gains momentum. The Germania company has instructed its agent Mr. Hancock to notify policy holders, signaling a general rise in premiums ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
Seecrar
Germania Company
Hancock
Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery Promoted as Cure All
Advertisements claim the medicine is the only blood remedy sold with a positive guarantee to benefit or cure or money returned. It is touted for blood, skin, and scalp diseases and scrofulous affections, with a $500 reward offered for the Sage’s Catarrh Remedy for an incurable use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Tee Sage
Constitution
George C. Goodwin
Superior Court Session Precedent Actions and Docket Summary
The February session lists multiple cases from No. 3560 to 3219 across a sequence of divisions. Bertha Badenfield sues Massachusetts Mutual Accident Association for 5000 on a policy. verdict for plaintiff 110875 entered. Coates vs Boston & Maine Railroad seeks 10000 for injuries. trial unfinished. Carroll v Cotrell claims 5000 for opium dosing of a five month old. defense general. Numerous docket items and postponed cases appear. second, third, and fourth sessions outline further actions and verdicts with various plaintiffs and defendants. The court convenes morning sittings, with lists of cases and outcomes across divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Badenfield
Massachusetts Mutual Accident Association
Charles Badenfield
Charles
Badentiela
Lowell Railroad Company
A. A. Ranney
J. Woodbury
William Gaston
Fred E. Snow
Clarence B. Coates
Boston & Maine Railroad Company
Lynn
Charles G. Fall
Sol Lincoln
John H. Carroll
Simon G. Cottrell
Patrick J. Carroll
Elisha Greenhood
P.S. Maher
Bradley
Horn
Lavitsky
Doane
Conklin
Old Col
Bacon
King
Bvoy
Mead
Same
Carroll
Cottrell
Spout
Mitchell
Kim
Canfield
Boston
Dwyer
Chirk
Loun Co
John FF. Kelton
G. Morse
FP. A. Farnham
Fred A. Freeman
Lydia J. Freeman
A. Hemenway
E. &. Gooddell
Baker
L. C. Southard
Waterman
Mode
Churchill
Pacific Nation
Bank
Foye
Fowler
Freeman
Free
Keete
Boston & Man
Wdman
Has
Mur& Me
GOUR
Bell
Saine
Murdock
Richard Sod
Bishop
Lyons
Sup. Assm
Lamson &S. Co
Royal Society Crosby
Reed
Ayer
Sletsoi O
Went
Zeigler
Downs
Virgin
Butcherworth
Geer
City of
South Margin Street
J. Gargan
P. M. Keating
J. L. Eldridge
Mary Heffron
Injuries Suffered From Sidewalk Fall in Merchants Row
Plaintiff states she slipped on a greasy sidewalk near Faneuil entrance on Jan 31, 1889, injuring her ankle and side while traveling in Merchants Row. Defense files general denial. Attorneys listed: Gargan and P. M. Keating for plaintiff. T. M. Babson for defendant. Postponed cases noted for Feb 12 not on list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants’ Row
Faneuil
Fd. Gargan
P. M. Keating
T. M. Babson
Staples
Rich
Same
Sale
Young
Ola Colony RR
Hettron
Boston
Coughlin
Randall
Coyne
Stetson
Haker
Wentworth
Zinn
Rice
Hatheway
Gardner
Laken
MacArthur
Superior Court Feb 11 Criminal Dockets Noted
Summary lists sentences from the Massachusetts reformatory and houses of correction for multiple defendants including Sullivan Latimer McNamara Gill and Fagan, with fines and terms ranging from months to several years. Also records case numbers and names in several parallel matters such as Commonwealth v. Berman and Saine v. Connors.
Damages suit over bull injures pending trial in Norfolk Court
In Superior Court Norfolk County on February 11 1890 judge Hammond presiding the Bernard McManus versus Thomas J Daniels action seeks twenty thousand dollars for injuries alleged from the defendant s bull. Remaining cases listed include Draper et al v inhalants of Canton Hunt v City of Boston and Murphy v city of Boston among others in the docket awaiting or during trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk County
Dedham
Hammond
Bernard McManus
Thomas J. Daniels
Hi. EK. Fales
C. C. Read
J. E. Cotter
E. Davis
Wafandant
Draper Et al
Inhalet’s of
Canton
Hunt
City of
Boston
Lewis
Freeman
Williams
Silva
Smith
Davis
Hbird
Kahey
Littlefield
Gowan
Uncontested Libels for Divorce Heard in Middlesex Court
Superior Court in Middlesex hears uncontested divorce libels with the remainder of the list set for tomorrow. The full list of contested libels will be in order for Thursday the 13th inst.
Malicious prosecution suit in Salem court
Superior Court in Essex County hears Daniel A. Monyhan vs Edward E. Cox over alleged malice in prosecution and slander. Jury to be seated in the morning. plaintiffs’ and defendants’ counsels listed amid a docket of related civil actions and adjournments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essex County
Salem
H. P. Moulton
N. J. Holden
Superior Court Records From Essex County on Feb 11
In Salem, Judge Dewery sentenced William Sloan of Lynn to one year in the House of Correction for wife assault and six months more for assault on a man named Vincent. Edward Jennings was fined $15 plus costs for assaulting an officer. Michael O Neil of Lynn received six months in the House of Correction for drunkenness and four months more for larceny. Josiah L Johnson of Haverhill got four years in State prison for breaking and entering with larceny. Timothy Cleary found guilty on two liquor law violations. Thomas Landry of Gloucester faced liquor law charges with the jury ad journment. Albert E Foss of Salem stood trial for embezzlement of a carryall valued at $150.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Criminal Court
Essex County
Salem
Dewery
William Sloan
Lynn
House of Correction
Vincent
Edward Jennings
Michael O’neil
Josiah L. Johnson
Haverhill
Timothy Cleary
Thomas Landry
Gloucester
Albert E. Foss
Municipal Court First Session Forsytha Second Session Curatis
Forsytha and Curatis preside as first and second sessions of Municipal Court. Dockets list cases including ete meee v Brad ce and many civil matters such as Life & Casualty, Narple vy de Marco, Crampton v Ward, Ericson v Friedlander, Kearns v Woods, Mihily v Bornstein, Hayward v White, O Leary v Clagg, Hasseltine v Brackett, Maxner v Handy, Hatch v Logan, Aldrich v Howard, Rogers v Bowen, Carey v Marcus, Third Navs Bank v Walker, Rogers v Randall, Phelps v Thayer, Morrison Very, Annies v Ilarding, Hall v Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ete Meee
Bradce
Durgin
Life & Casualty Association
Narple
Maxner
Handy
Hatch
Logan
Aldrich
Howard
Rogers
Bowen
Carey
Marcus
Third Nav’s Bank
Walker
Randall
Phelps
Thayer
Morrison Very
Annies
Ilarding
Hall
Brown
West End Nursery elects officers at annual meeting
At 37 Blossom street the West End Nursery and Infants Hospital elected officers for the coming year. President Henry S. Allen, secretary treasurer H C Haven, and directors Frederick B. Allen J Arthur Beebe Charles I Inches Richard M Jiodges William P Kuhn I M Rotch William Rotch. The year’s report notes progress but calls for more funds to expand accommodations and meet demand for skilled care and nursing for deprived infants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation of the West End Nursery and Infants’ Hospital
Blossom Street
Henry S. Allen
H.C. Haven
Frederick B. Allen
J. Arthur Beebe
Charles I. Inches
Richard M. Jiodges
William P. Kuhn
I. M. Rotch
William Rotch
Directors elected at two mutual insurance company meetings
At the Paper Mill Mutual Insurance Company annual meeting yesterday the following directors were elected George W Wheelwright Edward C Rogers A L Hollingsworth William B Whiting Edward Atkinson Mortimer B Mason O H Greenleaf E B Eaton R W Loppan Byron Weston Charles Bb Amory The Manufacturers Mutual Fire Insurance Company named Edward Atkinson F L Richardson Ezra Farnsworth Frederic Amory George Dexter Thomas J Borden Arthur Y T Lyman Jonathan Chace Charles W Amory Henry Saltonstall Augustus Lowell William H Gent Howard Stockton. Mr Stockton replaces the late Charles E Whitin, with resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paper Mill Mutual Insurance Company
George W. Wheelwright
Edward C. Rogers
A. L. Hollingsworth
William B. Whiting
Edward Atkinson
Mortimer B. Mason
E. B. Eaton
R. W. Loppan
Byron Weston
Charles Bb. Amory
Manufacturers’ Mutual Fire Insurance Company
F. L. Richardson
Also Mentioned on This Page
George S. Hare
Mr. Kidder
Boston Scientific Society
John Ritchie, Jr
Ramie
Yoppan
Ritchie
China
France
Toppan
Joppan
Eastern
Atlantic
Supreme Judicial Court
Robert D. Cook
Fitchburg Railroad Company
Superior Court
Troy & Boston Railroad
AD Fitchburg Railroad
Theitchburg Company
Troy Road
Fitchburg
Cititizen of
Troy
Consolidated Road
New York State
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
LT. P. Pingree
Mr. Cowen
George A. Lorrey
James McCarthy
Supreme Lodge of New England Order of Protection
John J. McCarthy
Columbian Lodge
Sarah J. Judge
McCarthy
Margaret L
James A. McGeough
Edw. Avery
Prentiss Webster
Boston School Committee
California
San Francisco
Eigen Cie
Leee QviEi
Esen
Neko Best & Belcher
Awe
Ce Lao CO. Ca
Ae “Vikl Aces Ionetd BM Incvagr
Bikeiee Lea
Hale & Norcross
Union Cow
Sutton
Andrews
Alexander
Rosenwald
Donovan
Bost
Follansbee
Dunbar, J
Thomas E. Sullivan
Massachusetts Eformaatory
James White
John Nelson
Massachusetts Reformatory
William King
John Gill
Frank Melvin
House of Industry
Charles Latimer
Thomas O'Donnell
Daniel J E. McNamara
Charles Lammbert
James Fagan
Charles Haverstraw
Commonwealth
Berman
Mystic
Connors
Naine
Walsh
Keech
Dea
Inhalet'’s of
Order
Schulz
Wardle
Turner
Tirrell
Stone
Shepard
Johnson
McLean
Sullivan Et al
Chilson
Murphy
Lolt
Peasley
BU Wemewr
Potter Vy
Pearson
Kerry
Callahan
Metcalf
Bullington
Margesen
Blatchford
Goliwatrte
Ainerige
Hall, Assignee
Beebe
Tseegodier Wryek Fi Provident Inst
St. James Educational Ins
City of Salem
Admx
Mackintire
McQuillan
McKey
Forsytha
Curatis
West End Nursery
Royal Baking Powdel Cos
Lug
Wall Street
Thompson
Clothier
Washington SP
AEAR
S. A. Richardson
Congress Ave
Chelsea
Odruggists
W. Knox Smith & CO
Chiatssa
Mass
New France
John Fiske
Huntington Hall
Fiske
England
Louis XLV
McKinley
Canada
New
Friva
Louis
Tee
Westminster Abbey
G. C. Taylor
Lame
Chester H. Graves & Sons
Loston
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