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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1885

Page

4

Post Office Hours Shortened and Civic Notices

The post office closes after 10 A M Monday with only morning letter delivery and the custom house closed all day. The Charitable Irish society elected delegates to Father Cahill’s journey to New York. Washington birthday exercises held in city schools with declamations songs and readings. Adjunct General roster changes include commissions for Burnham Stevenson Ward and Hodgman discharge.

Custom House Charitable Irish Society Father Cahill New York T. J. Dacey W. W. Dwyer Edward B. Rankin John F. Dever J. W. Murphy Washington O’brien Dr. Miner C. D. Flint Prince Adjutant General L. G. Burnham First Cavalry F. L. Stevenson Thomas Bb. Ward Ninth Infantry W. K. Hodgman First Infantry

Trouble In Company D Adjusting Itself

A movement for a Sons of Veterans camp in Pittsburg may render the Philadelphia branch camp obsolete. Internal issues in Company D Eighth Regiment M V M are expected to be settled without further problems. Capt Palmer’s tenure appears secure after a petition reform. Also noted are a successful Palestine bal masque at the Coliseum and insurance payout of 3660 for Tebbetts’s fire loss. Real estate changes in Lyn, and B W Currier’s purchase of H Abbot’s chestnut gelding for 8500 with a 2 25 record.

Sons of Veterans Pittsburg Philadelphia Eighth Regiment Lkely Palmer Palestine Bal Coliseum C. B. Tebbetts Lyn B. W. Currier H. Abbot

Nooks and Corners of New England Lecture

Mr Harry W French gave the third in his illustrated lectures at Fremont temple Friday evening on Nooks and Corners of New England. The popular talk delighted a Puritan audience with vivid scenery, lively manners and cheerful applause.

Harry W. French Fremont Temple New England French

Arrests in New York and Charlestown Larceny and Accident

Mark Goldberge was arrested in New York at the request of Boston police for larceny of 2800 dollars in jewelry from Pierce and Sullivan. James Slocum, 65, of 42 Pearl Street Charlestown, was struck by speeding youths, likely fracturing the base of the skull and admitted to Massachusetts General Hospital. John Harrington, 28, and Thomas Ryan, 19, were seized at 11:45 PM for breaking and entering William H. Smith’s tobacco store at the North Street corner and stealing tobacco.

Mark Goldberge New York Boston Pierce & Sullivan James Slocum Pearl Street Charlestown Massachusetts General Hospital John Harrington Thomas Ryan William H. Smith North Centre

Susan B Anthony Receives MA Suffrage Leaders at Parker House

The National Woman Suffrage Association of Massachusetts hosted an informal reception for Miss Susan B Anthony at the Parker House Friday evening. About 200 visitors called to pay respects. Anthony wore black with a red shawl and spoke kindly to all, with among the attendees W L Garrison Jr Frank Garrison J E May Mrs S A Underwood Margaret Moore of Ireland Dr R Kennedy Mrs Horn prooke of Wheeling WV Mr and Mrs Miller of Geneva NY and many others.

National Woman Suffrage Association of Massachusetts Susan B. Anthony Parker House Miss Anthony W. L. Garrison, Jr Frank Garrison J. E. May 5.A.underwood Margaret Moore Ireland R. Kennedy Hornprooke Wheeling W. Va Milier Geneva N. Y

Washington's Birthday Exhibitions at Perkins Institute

Two exhibitions of music and school exercises will be staged at the Perkins Institute for the Blind in South Boston on Monday February 23. Performances occur at 11 A M and 3 P M. Laura Bridgman invites friends and reiterates her appeal for the kindergarten for sightless children.

Washington Perkins Institute For the Blind South Boston Laura Bridgman

Telephone exchange shift for Pearl Street lines tonight

The New England Telephone and Telegraph company will move from No 49 to No 50 Pearl street tonight with a new switchboard system. The January book goes into effect at 1 A M Sunday, after which time the new numbers must be used when requesting connections.

New England Telephone and Telegraph Company No. 49 Pearl Street

Trustees seek sale of estate house on Commonwealth and Berkeley

William G. Russell representing the Hooper estate asked Judge Devens for permission to sell the property at Commonwealth avenue and Berkeley street for 150000 dollars to Mrs Thornton K Lothrop wife of a trustee. The court granted the application.

William G. Russell Samuel Hooper

Weather Summary for Atlantic States

For the Middle Atlantic states fair weather with westerly winds and a slight rise in temperature. For the New England states fair weather with north westerly winds turning light and variable, nearly stationary, then a slight rise in temperature.

Middle Atlantic States New England States

Boston Weather Report for February 20 1885

Boston February 20 1885 reads weather data from Ossnzves Crriog service with observed temperatures 21.0 F maximum and 13.2 F minimum, mean 13. Pan thermometer 5.5, dew point 1.7. Humidity around 60 percent. Winds varied W and WNW at speeds 12 to 16 mph. Precipitation shows zero rain. Barometer 29.797 inches. Continuous clear to fair conditions with light to moderate winds.

Boston Ossznve Crriog, Srawat Servic

Weather observation summary across multiple stations

The report lists observations from numerous stations including Bayort and others with cloudiness and clear skies. Locations such as Mich, Giear a i Mikgepnnescave, Bismarck, St. Vincent, Portland, New York, New Orleans, Charleston, Norfolk, Philadelphia, Washington, Deadwood show varying conditions. Temperatures and wind directions appear, with many sites marked as clear or fair and some cloudy.

Clear Clear Cove Snow Mich Giear A i Mikgepnnescavececic Goeaiaele Mil Coveseveceserese Bismarck St. Vincent Portland Fair Lear Csavoceceres A Caleeee New York Yiwsssevece New Orleans Mt. Washington Block Island Charleston Varnah Creeseescee Norfolk Philadelphia Washington, D. C

Twelfth Night at the Globe Impresses with New Depth

The Globe theatre last night hosted a surprise performance of Twelfth Night with Mr. Irving Miss Terry and the Lyceum company. The production showed marked improvement over last November with sharper character delineation brisker pace and richer wit. Irving’s Malvolio drew unmerciful laughter while Miss Terry’s stage presence sparked continuous amusement. Also praised were Wen man Forbes Archer Johnson and Miss Payne in key roles. Miss Mather’s later shows drew mixed critique highlighting vocal monotony and acting stiffness. Lawrence Barrett’s managerial ambitions for New York theatre received strong editorial support. Apajune the Water Sprite a new Millocker opera was announced for Bijou theatre with an extended cast list. Francesca da Rimini at Boston theatre features Barrett in a major engagement. The Handel Anniversary concert at Music Hall will honor Handel with a large cast and prominent soloists. Over the Garden Wall at Globe and Fifth Avenue venues announced two-week runs with Robert E Graham joining the company.

Globe Mr. Irving Miss Terry Lyceum Company Globe Theatre Malvolio Olivia Mr. Wenman Toby Belch Mr. Forbes Andrew Aguecheck Mr. Archer Fabian Mr. Johnson Miss Payne Maria Mr. Alexander Arsino Miss Emery Irving Louis XI Miss Mather Boston Theatre Julia Mr. Paulding Thomas Clifford Sir Thomas Levick Master Walter Boston Helen Lawrence Barrett New York The Evening Post Barrett Henry Irving London Apajune Millocker Bijou Theatre J. S. Hiller A. O. Barker Prince Alamir Prutschesko Francis Wilson Heloise Tenevieve Reynolds Ilinka Manol Nitschano Belle Archer Roumanian Hussars Will Marcu Jay Taylor Natalitza Lily Post Alexandri Herbert Archer Joza Nitschano Hilis Ryse Mihaelo A. M. Barbara Jacob Emil Senger Dabroi Kathinka L. A. Shrader Miss Defossen Carolinka Kate Ethel Dominique Lisette Ance Rose Marion Florence Bell Francesca da Himini George H. Baker Francesca da Rimini Charye Lanciotto Count Paolo F. C. Mosley Malatesta Charles M. Collins Guido Benjamin G. Rogers Beppo Pere Louis James Cardinal Malespini Charles Jameson Rene Percy Winter Lucentio G. Davidson Gremio J. L. Finney Vicentio W. F. Gerald Torelli Albert Riddle Lodovico Eugene Morgan Mardo Herman Forbes Louis Lyon Ghibelins J. H. Ward Francesca Marie Wainwright Ritta Rosa France Howard Athenseum Howard Pat Rooney Howard Atheneum Star Specialty Company Rooney Katie Frank Hanson Hilda Thomas Fields Hanson Frederick Glass la van Lizzie Simms Harrington and Johnson E. H. Doyle Hamlin Keeler Nellie Hogue Joe Mealey May MacCabe Music Hall Handel and Hadyn Society George Frederic Handel Medora Henson Emily Winant W. J.winch M. W. Whitney B.listemann B. J. Lang Carl Zerann the Garden Wals John Stetson George 8. Knight Fifth Avenue Theatre

Exhibition of Works by George Wharton Edwards

The gallery of John A. Lowell & Co displays nearly 100 works by George Wharton Edwards, showing his shift from watercolor to oil. The shore and marine scenes of Holand and Brittany display clear color and freshness, with ideal fantasy pieces like gnomes and fairies enhancing the exhibit.

Messrs. John A. Lowell & Co George Wharton Edwards Edwards Holand Brittany George S. Seney William H. Fanning Leonard’s Edgar J. Bisselli Paris George J. Seney New York Europe Rousseaus Dupres Daubignys Corots Jules Bretons Schreyers Knauses John Taylor Johnson Chickering Hall

Names From Boyhood Nicknames In Public Schools

A Belfast Age item recalls a bygone era when pupils in local public schools carried vivid nicknames. The list includes Teakettle Hersey, Backdoor Moore, Brick Davis, and many others, often reflecting peculiar traits or antics. The writer notes some names arose from personal quirks and even jokes about their own.

Teakettle Hersey Backdoor Moore Brick Davis Ash Collins Dyton Cunningham Whiner Gould Ecky Barney Lowney Tippy Marden Barney Shehan Hod Poor Elick Washburn Marquis Pitcher Squidge Davis Dish Bickford Lasses Zeke Perry Pude Littlefield Tedie Winslow Luffy Berry Trick Craig Judge Marshall Piggy Morison Ducky Dinsmore Fatty Howard Jassin Davis Penny Clark Scamp Holmes Crazy Stephenson Shinny Matthews Besom Grant Tooshy John Toothaker, Jr Tete Leighton Jonathan Ducklegs

Clements To Lead Special Train Carrying Hendricks

Mr William M Clements general superintendent of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad will shortly leave for Indianapolis to take a special train carrying Vice President elect Hendricks to Washington The President Garretts private parlor car will be at Hendricks disposal for this trip The vice presidents train is expected to reach Washington about February 28.

Baltimore Sun William M. Clements Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Indianapolis Hendricks Washington Garrett

Servia's King seeks divorce amid royal succession crisis

The Atlanta Constitution reports Europe may face another scandal. King Milan of Servia has been advised by physicians that Prince Alexander is unfit to reign and Queen Natalie’s condition precludes another heir. Milan plans a divorce to forge a new alliance.

Europe Milan Alexander Servia Natalie

Legislature Proposes Punishment for Drunkards

A bill introduced in the Maine legislature on Wednesday would punish drunkards with imprisonment for the first offense. The measure criticizes the idea of punishing the seller while the drinker faces no consequence as ill balanced policy.

Biddeford

Rich Dakota farmer vows celibacy until wheat hits a dollar

Tom Elliott, a wealthy young Dakota farmer, declares he will not marry until wheat sells for $1 per bushel. A neighboring farmer, whose daughter wishes to wed him, offers to purchase his entire crop at that price and present a wedding check.

The Bismarck Tribune Tom Elliott Dakota Tom

Mrs Cobb Keeps 150 Year Old Squash Seed

From the Dawson Journal: Mrs. 8 A Cobb of our town has a perfectly sound squash 150 years old. She was once offered five dollars for a single seed but refused to cut it.

Dawson (Conn A. Cobb Our Town

First Train Over Marshall Pass Reaches Denver

News in brief reports the first train over Marshall Pass since Sunday arrived in Denver Friday. Mountain roads improving. trains now running regularly with few exceptions. Niagara River blockade ends as crossing began Friday. ice bridge extends nine miles from Queenstown into the lake. Illinois lower house lays on the table a senate joint resolution urging Grant’s retirement and sends a committee with Fitz John Porter addition.

Marshall Pass Denver Niagara Queenstown Ilinois Senate Congress Gen. Grant Fitz John Porter Grant

Coca Beef Tonic Touts Powers For All Ages

A medical note extols Liebig Co. Coca Beef Tonic as superior to popular tonics. It claims to rebuild shattered vitality, aid the aged and infirm, and boost sickly children, with benefits for female complaints and nervous conditions.

F. W. Hont Imperial Medical Society of

Death of Maj Gen Sir Herbert Stewart in Khartoum relief

London despatch reports Major General Sir Herbert Stewart died at Gakdul wells on Feb 16 from wounds suffered in the Jan 9 battle near Gubat. Born 1812 in Wigtownshire he rose to major general, led cavalry in Red Sea operations, and commanded bereik at Korti. Subsequent obituaries note numerous other deaths, including Robert Douglass in Cambridge and Henry Savage Chase in Brookline, with details on ages and careers.

Herbert Stewart H. C London Gakdul Wells Stewart Gubat Wigtownshire Scotland Third Dragoons Graham Red Sea Osman Digna Teb Tamai Otao Suakim Berber Nile Lord Wolseley Khartoum Korti Gakdul Gukdul Kerti Upper Nile Abu Kila Shebacat Wells Zareba Col. Wilson England Gukdul Wells Robert Douglass Cambridge Cambridgeport National Bank Cambridgeport Savings Bank Water Board Henry Savage Chase H. & L. Chase State Street Brookline Washington, D.C Harvard College Chase Protestant Episcopal Church Eagle National Bank Henry H. Payne Lynn Arthur Fletcher Concord Bridgewater Benjamin Simmons Warren R. I Louis Elsberg New York Jefferson College Philadelphia James S. Atwood Norwich Conn Mauregan and Ponemah Mills Frank Tennant Tennant Lewis A. Bingham Jersey City N.J Oneida County N. Y Berlin Baron von Schleinitz

Polo League Records and Day's Results Highlight Stronger Clubs

The polo season shows stronger clubs widening their lead while weaker teams fall behind. In New England Salems look set to win. Gloucesters lead MA league as Bay States push hard. Paris team troubles weaken end-season chances. Recent games: Globe defeats Woburns 45s, Bay States beat Stars 8m 45s, Samosets over East Weymouth 3 to 1. Marlboros topple at polo. Granite Citys beat Bisons 3 1 in Portland Me.

New England Salems Massachusetts Gloucesters Bay States Paris Westerday Globes Woburns C. O’malley Haverhill The Stars Stolin AmAraur Tankonn East Weymouth Samosets East Weymouths South Abington Davis, Gurney & Sons C. H. Jones & Co Somerville Walthams Worcester Marlboros Portland Granite Citys Bisons

Shipping Annotations Aboard Mail Steamers Marked by Asterisk

A list of steamship consignments and departures shows carriers such as Henderson Bros Moravia Guion & Co and Williams & Guion sailing from ports including Liverpool Glasgow Bremen Rotterdam and Copenhagen with dates in February and March. Several entries include shipper names like Funch Eyde & Co and T nose designated mail steamers.

Adriatic Liverpool R J Cortis Arnessia Glasgow Henderson Bros Moravia Hamburg Kunhardt & Co Salier Bremen Qeirichs & Co P Caland Henderson Bros Geiser Copenhagen Funcch, Edge & Co Alaska Guion & Co Wisconsin

Malls Close at Boston Pastovice for European Route

Supplementary Mail notes Trans-Pacific Malls and the Catalonia steamer from Boston on Saturday February 21 at 1.30 PM. Details reference Great Britain Ireland and Europe via Queenstown with closing times indicated.

Boston Pastovice Great Britain Ireland Europe Queenstown Catalonia Boston

Coastwise Steamers and Sailings Noted Amid Ice

Coastwise steamers Forest City Snowman Portland William Weeks listed with several captains and ships. The Boston City bound for Lenavill and Palestine also sailed. The Waldemar sailed Thursday. The Custom House closes Monday Feb 23. The Boston City Sherborne from London met westerly gales and thick field ice near the Grand Banks.

Coast Wise Forest City Snowman Portland William Weeks Juliet Leach W Hatch Elm City Etheridge Baltimore J W Linnel C N Simmons Babbitt H H Benedict Manson C A Briggs Hammett Z Sherman Coombs Peth Amboy Wind Northwest Boston City Len Sherborne Boston London Grand Banks

VINEYARD HAVEN SHIP NEWS AND ICE AFFECTING TRADE

Vineyard Haven reports heavy ice fills harbor and Sound with drift ice hindering navigation. Vessels including brig John Welsh Jr, Perkiomen, and Frances Br. afloat or ashore scarce, among 20 three masters. The Storm King sails from Boston. several schooners and steamers report ice damage and diversions. local fish landings at Grand Manan and Gloucester.

Vineyard Haven Barks Charles Ff Ward Beb'man Cardenas Boston Jennie Cushman Hardy Cape de Verde John Welsh,Jr Lewis Porto Rico Sianer Perkiomen Wiley Philadelphia Cape Payne Sch Sysnaia Hindon Matanzas Hatteras Seris F L Richardson Belano Charleston SC Weymouth May Williams Reed Spartan Griffing Newport News Gardiner Deering Rogers Baltimore Frank Rich Dyer Tangier Sound Salem Frances Newfoundland Portland Gallatin Bass River William Jones Darien Dolphin New York Etta A Simpson Thomaston William C Wickham Maude Sherwood Grace Webster Maggie Andrews McDonald Woods Hall Tuckernuck Shoal Vineyard Sound Boothbery Lucy Baker Thurston Camden Annie Wilder O D Witherell Garfield Maggie G. Hart Nickerson Friendship Icis Emperor Brewer East Boothbay Golder Rule Wallace Eastport A B Littlejohn Latham Swan's Island Frank Barker Meader Swis James Boyce, Jr Norfolk Allen Green A W Smith Berry Gloucester Cave Ann Advertiser

The Florist Grimmer: A Quarter Century of Floral Craft

Describing the florist craft as a steady, artistically driven trade the piece extols C. P. Grimmer as a highly efficient floral decorator with over twenty five years of experience. It notes his Boston origins since 1873, access to premier greenhouses, trusted assistants, and his store at No 51 West Street offering artistically arranged bouquets and designs.

C. P. Grimmer Boston West Street Grimmer

Cable Despatches From Global Ports Listed By Dates

A compendium of sailing and passing records noting vessels by port origin and destination with dates from February entries. Ships and barks including Actiy Olsen Ceres Ceylon New ark Excelsior Thomas Perry Astronom Elizabeth and others shown with captains and routes to destinations such as Philadelphia Wilmington New York Savannah Boston Cardiff San Francisco Liverpool Genoa Dublin and Charleston.

Beachy Head Actiy Olsen Dunkirk Philadelphia Bowling Ceres Granberg Wilmingon Cagliari Ceylon Newman Newark Cardiff Excelsior Whitford Liverpool Thomas Perry Robbins Montevideo Brover Messing Sigh Gquetbaanaio New York Astronom Kripner Lockhart London Alice M Claridge Lockhard Leghorn Bernardo Chiozza Podesta Baltimore Gustav Metzler Josok Wilmington Vaent Pensacola New Orleans Belle of Oregon Matthews William F Babcock Murphy San Francisco Melbourne California Davis Port Gamble Port Townsend Shadwan Northern Boston Wales Castelar Quale Paxsa Marenhouse Tregarthen Queenstown Celestial Empire Duncan Heegstra St John Keste East Anglia Thomas Elizabeth Winslow Locke Cardenas Franconia Trogg J B Thomas New Haven Hichlander Clough Ayr Victoria Beavis Amsterdam Stratford Neilsen Diana Schroeder Ormus Frost Havana Wover Bucephalus Shepherd Newcastle Spezzia Leocadia Stolff Hamburg Kirk Haab Walle Falmouth Anna Howitz Hoff Savannah Galeway Kirtle Wallis Geestemunde Constantin Walter Brunswick Gottenburg Apotheker Diesing Charleston Archimede Viola South Tyne Hoge Trieste Genoa Olivari St Simon Durand New Otk Ernst Ludwig Holst Hochfelt Stormy Petre Charles Isle of Wight J W Gildemeister Hashagen Kingroac Lion Johnson Demerara Williams Portland Gilroy Manson St Kitts Ritchie Montreal Bouchette Lake Manitoba Hermann Becker Planck Minaitian Comorin Johannesen Gravesend Jeanie Louttit Hamon Lynn-Ar Agenoria Brackenbury Lisbon Harrison Colby Samarang Newport Caroline Josephsen Port Royal Oporto Rio Huycken Southampton Werra Barre Biemen Saltees Hughes Sunderland Ron Duke Clinch Seneriffe Seu Julia Fowler Jacobs Brazil West Hartlepool Mark Anna Blohm Apalachicola George Homer Perry Ork Bath Rogers Casterdale Routon Frostburg Mills Mabel L Phillips Harper Brotchis Newport News Decature Miller Howes Wm Crane Billups Gipsey Queen Chandler Matanzas Alice Hearn Pennewell Ngu Ellwood Harlow King George Arey Thanemore Kepler Alleghany Union Swhs Samuel H Walker James D Dewell William Hood Bertha Dean Harry B Ritter James B Pace Hiawtha Little Bondonderry Italia Smith Spagna Beaufort Horace R Sturges Spear Thomas L James Longstreet Louisa Frazier Virden Cape Henry Hermann Bauer Bremen Darien Gia—Ar Alette Ohman Bordeaux Fernandina—aAr Carn Marth Hurrell Qumberland Fom St Augustine City of San Antonio Wilder Galveston Whitney Vera Cruz Harmon’s Harbor Fannie McKown H Cornell Crocker Hutchinson Baker Bug Mark Agnes Campbell Nielson Lone Star Mason Yucatan Wallace Borinquen Garete RF Matthews Orsola Cacace Marseilles Rota Pedersen Bremen Eureka Bessie Morris Mediterranean Port Eads el Paso Knickerbocker EB Ward, Jr Truxillo City of Dallas Chattahoochee City of Richmond Boaz West Point Seneca Walker D S Williams,Jr Hawes Kimpha Ford Frederickshaven New Heaven Cora van Gilder Lee New London Portlana John R Halliday Norfolk New Bedford Norfolk Va Aberhany Fortuna Kiwi Providence James Bogden Tole Sarawak Mortnensen Santander St Nazaire Augusta Jugvardson Para Loining Nikkelsen Dordrecht William and Anna Icis McAndrews Rudolphine Burchard Dade United Kingdom Nederland Antwerp Chiswick Leighton Amethyst Beanington Sagua Havenna Beralda Barbadoes John S. Davis Green Annie Grace Mary Judge Norwood R W Casey Tracy Calvin P Harris Higgins Illinois Dodge Lancaster Allentown Swasey Bunker Aqua Saxon De'aware Sullivan Lawin Rich Leisenring Davidson Guantanamo Hampton Roads Barks Sherwood Hall Hammond Gilpatrick Saco Mary Elizabeth Danton Boothbay Circassian Julian Ward Freeman Black Warrior Babbage Deer Isle I Lockwood Sarah Eilen York Wyanoke Hulphers Ann E Valentine Chambers Port Johnson Hockport Annie Blissa O’ Donnell City of Macon Kelley Wilhelm I Rose Cronstadt Magnus Lagaboter Buenos Ayres William Lawrence Foster Tybee Reppino R.parodi Cape Town Viator Satilla Raymond T Maulenderson Salema Ellen Clark Calais Gondola Martin Bay Chaleur Fred Jackson Snow Mataneas Edward R Emerson Childs Rancador Cay E Arcularius Marston New Ord

New Bedford Whalemen Report Multiple Whale Hunts

A telegram from New Bedford on Feb 18 notes schooner Charles W Morse took a right whale off Brunswick Georgia yesterday. Francisco reports Orca cleared at San Francisco on Feb 11. Valparaiso logs Jan 3 mention Grace Marks returning from a 10 month cruise with 430 barrels of sperd oil and 600 barrels of whale oil. At sea Jan 10 Desdemona reported oil, 50 barrels spermaceti and 125 barrels whale oil since leaving St Helena.

New Bedford A _ telegram Charles W Morse Brunswick Francisco Orca Rayes Valparaiso Grace Marks Desdemona Davis Buenos Ayres Port John H Kranz Pitcher Barbadoes Blanca Brig Trust Douglass St John Matthews Guaymas Mexico City of Philaelphia Newcastle City Valdez London Monrovia Ysidora Reonda Jones Boston Grace Dearing Pratt New York

Lighthouse Notices and Range Lamps Change Across Ports

Narragansett Bay reports the red buoy off Hog Island missing while Oak Island Range in North Carolina plans to move 450 feet east and flash from a mast during removal. Cape Fear River lights to join a new range system. Port Phillip Bay Australia replaces the East Lighthouse light with a higher dioptric third order beacon.

Washington Lighthouse Board Oak Island Range North Carolina Cape Fear River South Channel

Editor letter on Boston saloon licenses and law

A Boston Post reader argues against high license measures citing Brooklyn and Ohio examples. The letter questions expected saloon closures and revenue, noting more Boston saloons than ever and warning against restricting the “ox that gore.”

Boston Post Brooklyn Cincinnati Cleveland Ohio Gore Boston Cone

Key West Marine Notes Key West Feb 19

Sir Jacob M Haskell has received her new mast and will set up rigging and sail in days. Brig Trust from Brunswick Ga bound for Bahia, reported overdue, arrived at Wilmington NC on Feb 3. Bark Harriett Campbell off dry dock after repairs costing about 6000 dollars.

Key West Jacob M. Haskell Trust Douglass Brunswick Bahia Wilmington Harriett Campbell

Maritime Movement and ShipListings in Early 19th Century News

Special despatch details several ships and routes with dates in February. Vessels include steams and barks traveling between New York, Liverpool, Bremen, Antwerp, and other ports. Entries mention crews, captains, and cargo routes such as sugar ports and general freight, with multiple ar ships and sail dates.

Merchants’ Exchange Png Hatte Acapulco Shackford Ew York Bristol Jersey City New York Belize Carib Montgomery Cardenas Sch Rachel & Maud Bickmore Galveston Glasgow Circassia Wavana Steaumer Niagara Baker Saratoga McIntosh fRatanmzas Schs James M Riley Hayford Baltimore Harbeson Hickman Barrett Philadelphia Lizard Westernland Antwerp Porto Cortes W & A Wetherspoon Pender Queenstown Republic Liverpool Rio Janeiro Aurelio Osborn Brazil Hatteras Sourabaya Air Chase Rice Bailey You Kitts Martel Locke New St Jago Santiago Colton Southampton aAr Fulda Heimbruck New

Names, addresses, and firms scattered in regional notices

A dense list of personal names, addresses, and affiliations across multiple U S locales including Boston Worcester New York Springfield Providence and Montreal. The compilation reads like a social or directory notice with numerous individuals linked to places such as massachusetts connecticut new york and canada and with many entries showing spouses and initials.

Trade directory of firms and agents across multiple cities

A compiled list of firms and agents by city including names such as Koch & Bro in Allentown Leh & Co in Allegheny and many others across Baltimore Chicago Cincinnati Detroit Kansas City Los Angeles Macon Saint Louis Philadelphia San Francisco and more. Entries pair names with firms and sometimes indicate ownership or partnership.

Allegheny Simon U S. Allentown Koch Koch & Bro Allentown Leb Leh & Co Baltimore Putzel Hecht & Putzel Par Creighton Hurst, Miller & Co Butler John Bic’ el Craw Charleston O’neill O'Neill & Son Creigh Chicago Dodge Phelps, Dodge & Palmer Ads Greensfelder Rosenthal&Co Cincinnati F Demuth Mabley & Carew M Daum H Laws & Co Clinton Kansas City Pittsburg H Childs,Jr Childs & Uo San Francisco Cal Oppenheimer Oppenheimer & Co Haendel St Louis W Lewis J Lewis & Co J L Shafer Shafer Swarts & Co Wiliams Wheeling Amick

Handel Anniversary concert at Union Hall in Boston

The 200th anniversary of George Frederick Handel’s birth will be observed Sunday evening at Union Hall 18 Boylston street Boston with a lecture by Rev Charles W Wendte and a music program conducted by Clarence A Marshall featuring Lizzie Webb Carey Carrie Carper Mill T H Norris Arthur B Hitchcock under direction Doors open 7 performance begins 7 30 PM Also events at Y M C A First Presbyterian and Universalist Church with services lectures and a free love league convention at Science Hall 820 Washington Street expected speakers include E H Heywood N H Dillingham Grace Hoyal and L A Wiley

B. Y. M. GC. Union Union Hall Boylston Street George Frederick Handel Charles W. Wendte Newport KR. I Handel Counser Clarence A. Marshall Lizzie Webb Carey Carrie Carper Mill T. H. Norris Arthur B. Hitchcock P.y. M Association Boylston and Berkeley Streets T. D. Roberts First Presbyterian Church Columbus Avenue Berkeley Street A. S. Woodworth M. R. Deraing W. A. Lewis Columpus Avenue Universalist Caurcn Clarendon Street Miner Charles A. Skinner Tremont Temple A. B. Earle Earle Temple Eriscopan Cucuren Dartmouth Harwich Columbus James M. Gray New England Free Love League Science Hall Washington Street Foreno E. H. Heywood N. H. Dillingham Grace Hoyal Lyman A. Wiley R. C. Searles

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