Reszkes Estate to Host Wedding and Grand Renovations
The approaching wedding of Jean de Reszke to Countess Miramaille is known to close friends. Artisans have labored all winter renovating chateaus on his estates with new wings, a vast library, salons, and a den area for sportsmen. The estate will feature Russian leather walls, white maple furniture, tapestries, and luxury amenities reflecting American hotel comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean de Reszke
Countess Miramaille
Europe
Emma Hames
M. de Reszke
Gounod
M. Michalski
de Reszke
Vatican Edict Reported Barring Women From Church Music
Rumor circulates that a Vatican decree bans women from church musical services except in convent chapels. Cardinal Richard is said to be informed to issue pastoral letters, reigniting debate over gender roles in Catholic worship across major cities. Ecclesiastical authorities in Boston say they have not heard official word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vatican
Rome
Congregation of Rites At
Richard
France
Holy Father
Sistine Chapel
St. Peter's 'S
Church of Notre Dame le Lorette
Christine Nilsson
Calve
Nordica
Eames
Adelini Patti
Albani
Spain
Portugal
England
Germany
De Reszke Brothers Hold Vast Polish Estates and Plans
The De Reszke brothers own Borowna and several adjoining estates Chorzenice Skrzydlow Zdrowa Garnek Barkowilczka south of Warsaw. Jean vows to rebuild Skrzydlow castle and Edouard will remodel Garnek house, bringing them within an hour’s ride. Borowna will be renamed Cottage Americaine and new chateau will outshine the old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gions
de Reszkes
Poland
Astors
New York
Jean de Reszke
Europe
Borowna
Central Park
Chorzenice
Skrzydlow
Zdrowa
de Reszke
Garnek
Barkowilczka
Paderewski
Jean
Edouard
M. Dé Reszke
Baden
California
Czenstockowa
M. de Reszke
Louis XV
Seecham’s Piss for Constipation and a 25 Percent Claim
An old medical advertisement touts Seecham’s Piss as a remedy for constipation and a 25 percent claim. It urges readers to obtain the book at a druggist and follow its directions.
De Reszke Estate Borowna Details and Vast Grounds
The Borowna estate of Jean and Edouard De Reszke features a chateau with an oval track for horses, a large kitchen garden, and a 10 000 acre potato field. A forest, hunting grounds, and a stock farm support a prosperous operation with 1892 winnings over 30000 dollars. The house includes a Russian church settlement, peasant cottages, grand avenues, and a futuristic Cottage Americaine still in planning. The brothers keep temperate habits and enjoy deer hunting and horse riding as favored pastimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean
Edouard
Europe
Warsaw
Kuniry
St. Petersburg
Victor de Reszke
Borovna
de Reszke
Borowna
de Reszke Brothers
Catholics and the Republic lecture in Boston College Hall
A large Boston audience heard Hon. Thomas J. Gargan speak on Catholics and the Republic at Boston College Hall for the House of the Angel Guardian. Mayor Quincy presided and lauded the charitable institution as a noble cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Gargan
House of Angel Guardian
Boston College Hall
House of the Angel Guardian
Quincy
Republic
Brother Jude
Home
J. B. F. Emery
The
Angel Guardian Aid Socity
J. Nic
J. B. S. Emery
Senate tariff debate unlikely this week says Halton
In Washington on February 16 Republicans doubt Morrill will call up the tariff bill again this week. They seek party cohesion and a Populist vote before acting. Davis will address the Senate on the Monroe doctrine resolution. Mitchell plans to present the Dupont case majority report. Other debates on Van Horn Tarsney, Bayard speeches, and appropriations are unlikely to advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Morrill
Senate
Dupont
Foreign Affairs Committee
Bayard
Not necessary to call a doctor for minor cuts
Short guidance claims no doctor visit needed for a cut or bruise and promotes Salvation Ol with a price of 25 cta. The fragment reads like a promotional tip rather than medical advice, lacking verifiable sources or context.
Burglars Nabbed After Fitch Station Theft
Lincoln Massachusetts February 16 two men were arrested near Shermans bridge after a Fitch railway station burglary. A theft of money laundry bundles and two overcoats was reported with property identified by Station Agent Shepard recovered from the suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Mass
Fitchburg
John Farrar
Sherman’s Bridge
Shepard
Insolvency Notice for William Haddow of Watertown
Court of Insolvency in Middlesex issues a discharge citation for William Haddow an insolvent debtor of Watertown. Hearing set for February 27 1896 at nine in the forenoon in Cambridge with publication in the Boston Post for three consecutive weeks. Copies must be mailed to known creditors seven days before the hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Middlesex
William Haddow
Watertown
Cambridge
Boston Post
Boston
Suffolk
Charles J. McIntire
Esquire
S. H. Folsom
Insolvency Notice for Edward L. Crowell of Boston
Warrant in Insolvency issued against Edward L. Crowell a Boston grocer. Debtor forbidden to receive payments or transfer property. Creditors must meet February 28 1896 at Court House Pemberton Square Boston to prove debts and appoint assignees. Deputy Sheriff Joseph P. Silsby Jr. Messenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Suffolk
Boston
Edward L. Crowell
Court House
Pemberton Square
Joseph P. Silsby, JR
Insolvency Notice for Frank E. Pavis Chelsea Debtor
Court of Insolvency for Suffolk issues a notice forbidding debts and property transfers by Frank E. Pavis of Chelsea. A creditor meeting to prove debts and appoint assignees is set for March 6 1896 at 2 PM at the Court House Pemberton Square Boston. Deputy Sheriff Joseph P Silsey Jr. Messenger oversees the process.
Insolvent partnership Lipson and Simon hear creditors
Suffolk ss Court of Insolvency assigns estate of Meyer Lipson and Joseph Simon Boston copartners doing business as Simon & Co. The second creditors meeting is set for April 3, 1896, at 10 a.m. in Boston. Samuel Simon, Assignee, 105 Summer Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Suffolk
Meyer Lipson
Joseph Simon
Boston
Copartners
Simon & CO
Lipson
Simon
Samuel Simon
Summer Street
Auction Sale of Dorchester Lot Under Mortgage Foreclosure
Public auction in Boston on March 9 1896 at 4 p m for the property at Bowdoin street and Cedar avenue Dorchester described as about 40314 square feet. The sale is subject to a $13000 first mortgage to Forest Hills Cemetery Association and any unpaid taxes with $500 down payment required, terms to be announced. James J Costello mortgagee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret PF. Perkins
Seth Perkins
Boston
County of Suffolk
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
James J. Costello
Suffolk
Bowdoin Street
Cedar Avenue
Dorchester
Angle
Forest Hills Cemetery Association
Suffolk Registry of Deeds
Proposals Call for Lighthouse District Supplies in 1896
The Office of the Lighthouse Engineer Boston invites bids by February 20 1896 for miscellaneous articles covering hardware machinists tools fuel provisions lumber and related items for First and Second Lighthouse Districts through June 30 1856. Deliveries to Boston and Portland bidders may bid on one or more lots and openings are public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Portland
W. R. Livermore
Appointed administrator for J Appleton Berry estate in Philadelphia
Notice states Charles W. Sawyer is administrator with the will annexed of J Appleton Berry late of Philadelphia Pennsylvania. He has given bond as required and all claims must be exhibited and debts paid to Sawyer at 9 City sq Charlestown Massachusetts Boston February 12 1896.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Appleton Berry
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Bondeas
Charles W. Sawyer
Admr
City Sq
Charlestown
Mass
Boston
Admx Mary L Fox Named for Cornelius Lane Estate
Mary L Fox of Lynn Massachusetts appointed administratrix of the estate of Cornelius Lane late of Boston Suffolk County intestate She has given bond as required and all creditors must exhibit claims and debtors pay to Mary L Fox Admx February 11 1896 Boston
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius Lane
Boston
Suffolk
Mary L. Fox
Lynn
Mass
Admx
Maverick Land Company annual meeting set for February 29 1896
The Maverick Land Company announces its annual meeting for the choice of directors and other business. It will be held in Room 15 at 78 Devonshire Street Boston on Saturday February 29 1896 at 11 o clock in the morning. Transfer hooks will close February 21 and reopen the day after the meeting. Secretary E Adams. The Roofers Protective Union also calls a meeting in St Stephens Hall Wells Memorial Hall Washington Street Tuesday evening February 18 all members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maverick Land Company
Devonshire Street
Boston
Ferry
Co. E. Adams
Roofers’ Protective Union
St. Stephen's Hall
Wells Memorial Hall
Washington Street
Fashionable Hebrew wedding in Minot Hall for Dora Hartstein
Miss Dora Hartstein daughter of real estate dealer Elias Hartstein married Jacob J. Flashman in Minot Hall with Rev. T. C. Barron officiating. Four hundred nine guests witnessed the ceremony and a collation followed. The couple depart this morning for a trip to the Holy Land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minot Hall
Dora
Elias Hartstein
Deaser
Jacob J. Flashman
T. C. Barron
Holy Land
SINGLE TAXERS TO BANQUET IN BOSTON
Massachusetts Single Tax League officers plan a dinner at the American House on Washington's Birthday Friday February 22 with a 1 dollar per plate reception starting at noon. Speakers include Rev Jesse C Taylor Dr B F Longstreet and H V Hetzel to discuss ethical and fiscal reform and Delaware campaign progress. Attendants should notify James R Carret at 53 State Street Boston by the coming Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Single Tax League
American House
Washington
Piraday
Jesse C. Taylor
Lewes
Del
B. F. Longstreet
Dover
H. V. Hetzel
Philadelphia
Delaware
James R. Carret
State Street
Boston
Baptism in Ice Cold Merrimac River at Lowell
The Rev. W. A. Morangot of the Union Free Baptist Church baptized two candidates in the Merrimac River today despite 12 degrees below freezing. The ice was broken for the ceremony as a large crowd watched in raw northwest wind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
W. A. Morangot
Union Free Baptist Church
Merrimac
Through car service schedule from Boston to major points 1895
Time tables announce local and through service for all stations. No. 7 Boston to Albany departs 8 30 A M except Sunday and No 15 10 30 A M daily with Wagner dining and sleeping cars to Chicago via routes. Through trains to Cincinnati St Louis and New York with multiple departures daily. Headed by A B Hanson General Passenger Agent listing ticket offices and contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Albany
Wagner Buffet
Isleaves
Wagner
Chicago
Utica
Wagnee Buffet Oe Pes
Nicago
Chhigan Central Bee
R. R
Cincinnati
Big Four
St. Louis
Detroit
Hartford
New Haven
New York
Springfield
NEW York Limited
Washington
Rat Station
Knee and St
Hanson
A. Bile
Fitchburg
Leominster
Clinton
Old State House
Park Square Station
Kneeland Street
Jail River
L. H. Palmer
Geo. L. Connor
E. G. Allen
A.C. Kendall
Ber Seyceer
Perr Gee Bee
Curephast
Beanies
Cleveland
Reston
Rivehamtan
Tan Te “ Eng Co
Niageee
Lake Champlain
Committee Hearings on Bills at State House Boston
The Massachusetts House Judiciary Committee schedules hearings on February 14 1896 and February 18 1896 at the State House Boston. Topics include pedl ers and itinerant vendors power to regulate sales in towns marriage certificates liability of railroad employers for employee injuries and spiritualist marriage solemnization. Chairman J J Myers and clerk Albert Be Addis oversee the sessions at Room 254.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
Boston
Committee On Judiciary
J. J. Myers
Albert BE
Addis
Everett electric light plant hearing set in Boston
State House notice says the Committee on CNCsEeOE will hear interested parties on Everett's petition to authorize an electric light plant under House Bill No. 414. Hearing in Room 8 Old State House on Tuesday Feb 18 at 10 a m. Louis C. Southard, Chairman. James F. Melaven, Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
Boston
Cncseeoe
Everett
Old State House
Louis C. Southard
James F. Melaven
Hearing on House Bill 876 for Lyman and industrial schools
State House Boston February 13 1896 the Committee on Public Charitable Institutions will hear parties interested in House Bill 876 relating to children committed to the Lyman and industrial schools at Room 8 State House on Tuesday February 18 at 10 oclock a m J O Neqtul Chairman John H Ponce Clerk of the Committee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
Boston
Committee On Public Charitable Institutions
Lyman and Industrial Schools
Hearing on liquor licenses in cities and towns
State House Boston February 18 1896 the Committee on Liquor Law will hold a hearing on House Bill 425 about the number of licenses that may be granted in any city or town at Room 10 State House on Friday February 21 at 1030 a m Erastus Jones chairman Timothy J Donovan clerk of the committee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
Boston
Committee On
Erastus Jones
Timothy J. Donovan
Brewing of liquors by corporations scheduled March meeting
Proceedings concern brewing of liquors by manufacturing corporations at Room No. 10 State House. The meeting is set for Monday March 2 at 10 30 o clock in the morning.
Vote on license question in Boston at State House
Notice states a vote on the license question to be taken in Boston at Room No 10 State House on Monday February 24 at 10 30 o clock a m. The item specifies the time place and purpose of the public action.
Commission to Revise Liquor Law Session Notice
A meeting to revise liquor law is set for Monday February 24 at 10:80 a m in Room No 10 State House chaired by Erastus Jones.
Hearing on liquor sale restrictions prior to elections
The Committee on Liquor Law will hear parties on House No. 3890 petition for prohibition of liquor sales after 6 p m on days before elections and holidays. Hearing set for Wednesday February 19 at 10 30 a m in Room 10 State House Timothy J Donovan Clerk of the Committee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
Boston
A. m. Erastus Jones
Timothy J. Donovan
Hearing on constitutional amendments to elect President by people
State House Boston February 15 1896 the committee on constitutional amendments will hear parties interested in the petition for amendment of the constitution so that the president of the senate and the speaker of the house may be chosen by the people at Room A State House on Wednesday February 19 at 10 30 a m. Chairman A F Barker Clerk T E St John
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
Boston
Committee On
Senate
House
F. Barker
T. E. St. John
Hearing on Separate Boards for State Institutions
The Committees on Public Charitable Institutions will hear interested parties on a petition for separate boards of trustees for the State Industrial School and the Lyman School for Boys. The hearing is at Room No. and State House on Tuesday Feb 18 at 12 o clock a.m. J O Neill, Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
Boston
State Industrial School
Lyman School For Boys
Hearing on House No 367 for appointing assistant assessors
The Committee on CITIES will hold a hearing for interested parties on House No. 367 to discuss appointing assistant assessors in cities. It will take place at Room 182 State House on Thursday February 20 at 10 30 a m. R W Irwin chairman Charles E Mills clerk of the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
Boston
R. W. Trwin
Charles E. Mills
Massachusetts hearing on steam engineer licensing repeal
The Committee on Mercantile Affairs will hold a hearing at Room 1650 State House on Thursday February 20 at 10 50 a m on bills to repeal the act governing steam engineering and to amend licensing requirements plus a request to exempt certain engineers from licensing and any related matters filed by P McCabe et al chaired by F W Darling with Charles D Brown as clerk
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
Boston
Committee On Mercantile Affairs
P. McCabe
F. W. Darling
Charles D. Brown
Hearing on Petitions for Veterans Firemen’s Assoc
The state will hear petitions from A. P. Leshure and others for the incorporation of the Veteran firemen's Association of Springfield. The hearing occurs at Room 150 State House on Wednesday February 19 at 10 30 a m.
Through Train Schedule and City Ticket Office Notice
Portland railroad timetable list shows departures from Union Station and connections to Bangor Bar Harbor Concord Lewiston Manchester St John Halifax St Stephen St Andrews North Conway and Grand Trunk Maine Central Thomaston Rockland and Quebec routes with varied times weekdays Sundays and specials. office at 822 Washington Street offers time tables by mail. The notice dated December 28 1895 details through service divisions Western and Eastern and steamship connections Eastport Calais St Andrews and St John N B with select weekend departures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Bangor
Bar Harbor
Concord
N. H
Lewiston
Manchester
ST. John
Halifax
ST. Stephen
N. B
ST. Andrews
N.sf
Ae Ay
Sunda North Conwa Intervale
Glen
Brawfords
Fabyans
Twin Mountain
Whitefield
Jefferson
Lancaster
Grand Trunk R. R
Maine Central
Hader
Thomaston
Rockland
Quebec
North Conway
RAI
Stereavver
Rail timetable fragment for New Hampshire routes and connections
South Division schedule shows Wancester Concord New Boston Weare branches and many other lines including Nashua Concord, Laconia, Plymouth, Montreal, Quebec, Chicago and the West. Frequent Sunday and weekday departures listed with multiple stations and connections. D J Flanders signs as General Passenger Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanchester
Concord
N. H
NEW Boston
Noth Whare
Hensiker
South Weare
New Poston
Suncook
Suncook Cane Branch
Nashua
Tilton
Lake Port
Ashland
Laconia
Weil
Aby Mouth
Bet Wail
Wylymouth
Warren
Averhild
Campton
Woodstock
Pemigewassess Valley
Lisbon
Littleton
Whitefield
Lancaster
Fabyans
Tranklin
Lebanon
White River Junction
Bristol
Claremont
Norwich
naNovee
Bradford
ST. Johnsbury
Newport
Sherbrooke
Quebec
Pymouth
A. Montpelier
Buruington
White River Ee
Montreal
White Ee Junction
Montreal and
QuEne
Boston Air Line
Chicago
West
G. T. Ry
C. P. Ry
Train Schedule for New York and Boston Arm of Line
Public notice lists weekly weekday Boston to New York and Boston to Providence Newport further connections via Shore Line Fan River Stonington Norwich and Maryland routes. Service includes limited trains at Park Square Kneeland Street and through tickets with parlor cars and sleeping berths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Square
New York
New Haven
New London
Shore Line
Air Line
Middletown
Stonington
Norwich
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Maryland
Providence
Fall River
Newport
Winew
Bedford
Micottage City
Also Mentioned on This Page
Countess Bride
Chatehau
Catholics and Republic
Halton
Frank E. Pavis
Chelsea
Joseph P. Silsey, Jr
Shoriff
Real Se Tate
Flashman—Hartstein
Post
Imanac
Almanac
Railroads
Boston & Albany Railroad
J. O. Neqtul
John H. Ponce
Massachusetts
A. P. Leshure
Veteran Firemen’s Association of
Boston &Maine
R.R
City Ticket Office
Wash
Ington Street
Western & Eastern
Union Station
Eastport
Calais
ST. John N. B
Wells
D. J. Flanders
Rew Haven & Hartford RR
OLE Colony System
Plymouth
Abington
Eest
Dunvary
Wanewport
Ajfall River
Aqynew
Causeway Street
Hoosac
North Adams
Williamstown
Troy
Saratoga
Binghenton
Hornellsville
Elmira
Syracuse
Rochester
Bualo
Niagara Falls
Hamilton
Toronto
Points
Fitchburo
Keene
Bellows Falls
Butland
Whitehall
Port Fawond
Glens Falls
Plattsburg
Dirondacks
Burlington
St. Ewans
Maine
Ordensburg
Ottawa
Jehbec
Vermont
Canada
Teeton
Fitesabure
le Station
J. R. Watson
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