Mrs Murphy Seeks Separation in First Middlesex Divorce Case
In East Cambridge Judge Bishop presides over the term’s first contested Middlesex Divorce Court case. Mrs Mary Murphy seeks a divorce from Charles Murphy of Newtonville after about twenty years of marriage and five children. She cites abusive treatment and intoxication, recounting his frequent drinking, arrests, and liquor brought into the home. The spouse’s work and family support are noted. testimony includes a teenage daughter and various witnesses. The case is continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex
East Cambridge
Bishop
Mary Murphy
Charles Murphy
Newtonville
Murphy
Ross
Newton
Bertha
James McGarty
Hon Daniel Needham Dies After Pneumonia Attack in Groton
Groton honors Daniel Needham a long time public servant and friend of the Society of Friends. Born 1822 in Salem he studied law in Boston and Salem then served as bank examiner from 1871 to 1876. He held many roles including state legislator and railroad director. He died at his Groton home at 2:30 p m after a pneumonia illness that began on the way to Boston last Friday. He married Caroline A Hall and later Ellen M Brigham and had seven children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Groton
Daniel Needham
Boston
Salem
Society of Friends
Friends
Providence
David Roberts
Middlesex County
Edmund Burke
New Hampshire
Needham & Roberts
Massachusetts
Needham
Boutwell
Democratic State Committee of
Vermont
House
Senate
Middlesex North Waicarian Association
Institute of Heredity
Caroline A
Benjamin
Caroline Hall
Ellen M. Brigham
William C. H
State Senate of
Ohio
Massachusetts Delegates Return From Assembly in Mixed Mood
Massachusetts delegates limp back to Boston after a bitter reception at home. The piece notes losses at the assembly, identifies individuals who hurt or helped the state, and highlights upcoming events at Union rooms, a P C C ladies night, and a Spalding agency opening delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Boston
League
Holmes
New Jersey
Kidnap Plot Feared Against Kingdon Gould at Lakewood
New York reports a suspected kidnapping plot targeting Kingdon Gould, seven, eldest son of George Gould, with a bodyguard now assigned to the Goulds wintering at Hilltop Lakewood. The two rough-looking men were observed studying a diagram while near Mrs. Chester and her companion. Several Gould children are named, including Jay, Marjorie, and Helen Virginia, with Grandfather Gould’s testamentary gift noted for Jay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Kingdon Gould
George Gould
Kingdon
Jay
Hilltop
Goulds
Lakewood
Gould
Marjorie Gynne
Helen Virginia
Helen Gould
Phillips Literary Association Attends Eleventh Anniversary Banquet
Medford February 20 The Phillips Literary Association marked its eleventh anniversary with a banquet at the Opera House. Guests included William Lloyd Garrison, Daniel I. Lehan, and numerous members and their families as officers received a gold watch and chain, followed by a group flashlight photo and dancing to festive tunes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medford
Phillips Litry Association
William A. Hyde
Thomas J. Gargan
Benjamin S. Lovell
A. O. Donovan
Hannah E. White
G. B. Garland
Hannah G. Sullivan
Henry A. Thomas
A. Reynolds
William Lloyd Garrison
Anna D. Hallowell
Daniel I. Lehan
Mary E. Nelligan
Katherine Eleanor Conway
Baxter
J. Hemphill
Constance Curtis
J. M. Geffey
M. FE. Kinney
E. J. Gaffey
Maria Gaffey
Annie Leonard
P. J. Ward
Margaret Ward
Mary Geary
William Geary
William P. Sheehan
W. Medford
Maria G. Buckley
John J. Noonan
Mary E. She
John A. Gaffey
M. J. Murley
Amy F. Grady
Thomas F. Drury
Miss Drury
Edward P. Byrne
Rosa A. Byrne
D. F. Crowley
Julia Nolan
Nellie Crowley
John Crowley
John J Hawley
Mollie S. Fillingen
Henry J Carroll
Winchester
L. A. Howland
K. F Fennell
Joseph Hellen
Samuel H. Hellen
F. E. Hellen
Hellen
Diana Moran
Lynn
C. F. Moore
G. A. Hernan
K. Hernan
J. J. Mulkeen
M. W. Looney
J. M. Grady
F. C. Lucia
Phillips Literary Association Anniversary Banquet
A long list of officers and a reception committee are named for the Phillips Literary Association as it marks its eleventh anniversary. Notable attendees include Governor Greenhalge staff members, their wives and daughters, and prominent Boston figures led by Daniel Lehan and Miss M. E. Nellegan. The banquet featured speeches praising perseverance, liberty, and the association’s contributions to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Fair
Association
Daniel F. Lebau
Thomas E. Tolmay
William J. Reilly
William B. Hellen
Edward P. Byrne
John D. Lehan
Daniel J. Buckley
John J. Crockwell
John Crowley
Andrew F. Curtin
Thomas J. Curtin
William H. Doorly
Thomas J. Foye
Edward J. Gaffey
Joseph M. Gaffey
Michael Grady
Daniel W. Hogan
Samuel H. Hellen
John F. Conway
William A. Hyde
William P. Kane
Thomas F. MecGuine
John J. Mahoney
J. B. Mahoney
Samuel McKeever
John F. Reardon
Michael S Rowan
Dennis F. Sheehan
John A. Sullivan
John Y. Welch
Walter J. Welch
Daniel F. Lehan
John B. Burke
William H. Burke
Thomas M. Connell
Frank
William Lloyd Garrison
R. P. Hallowell
Baxter E. Perry
Catherine E. Conway
Greenhalge
Henry A. Thomas
Reynolds
Stoneham
Benton
May Lehan
Lovell
Hannah White
Davidson
Hannah Sullivan
J. L. Kelly
Lehan
Thomas J. Gargan
Cess
Sumner
Yau
Phillips Literary Association
Wendell Phillips
Thomas J. Curtis
Winslow Warren
Massachusetts
Med
Out of the West Legislators Dine with Governor and Lt Governor
Western lawmakers gathered in Parker's dining room for the annual Berkshire Franklin Hampden and Hampshire banquet with Governor and Lieutenant-Governor as guests. Senator Lawrence of Berkshire presided as speakers included the Governor, the Lt Governor, Speaker Meyer, Senators Malone Whitcomb Barrus Warriner and Representatives Yolman Foote of Westfield and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker's
Senate
House
Berkshire
Franklin
Hampden
Hampshire
Lawrence
Meyer
Malone
Irwin
Northampton
Whitcomb
Holyoke
Yolman
Pittsfield
Bridget Councillor Barrus
Warriner
Foote
Westfield
Boston Brakeman Injured At Dartmouth Street Crossing
William Boutwell a 24 year old brakeman for the New York New Haven Hartford railroad slipped between moving cars yesterday at the Dartmouth street crossing. He was rushed to Massachusetts General Hospital where surgeons amputated his right arm at the shoulder. He also suffered a badly fractured right thigh and was left shaken. He resides at 152 Chambers street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Boutwell
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Dartmouth Street
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boutwell
Chambers Street
John Hancock Life Insurance Company examined by commissioner
Insurance Commissioner George S. Merrill reports the triennial examination of John Hancock Life Insurance Company of this city, with assets aligning to the company’s statements. The firm, incorporated in 1862, has never defaulted on obligations and shows prudent surplus distributions, ranking highly for liberality in annual ordinary policy dividends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hancock Life Insurance Company
Commonwealth
George
Massachusetts Insurance Department
Boxing Gossip From Boston Boxing Scene
A Boston boxing letter discusses Peter Jackson facing Mitchell at the National Club, Frank Slavin challenging Frank Craig for £250 against £200, and possible Creedon Craig and OBrien Binney bouts. It notes Jim Hall versus Peter Maher support, railbirds in Pittsburg, and Charlesbank Club plans with O’Brien as New England middleweight champion awaiting Ed Binney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Peter Jackson
Craig
Mitchell
George Presse
Jackson
America
Frank Slavin
Frank Craig
Slavin
Dan Creedon
Dick O’brien
Ed Binney
Peter Maher
Suffolk Athletic Club
Jim Hall
John J. Quinn
Maher
Pittsburg
Hall
Kilrain
Nat Goodwin
de Wolf Hopper
Suffolk
H. K
Brockton
Commercial Gazette
Frank Brierly
Ireland
Charlesbank Athletic Club
Boston
Charlesbank Club
Dick O'Brien
New England
O’brien
Jimmy Conley
Maffitt Flaherty
Billy Henessey
Jack McGee
Billy Smith
West End
Binney
O'Brien
George Lamoree
Lamoree
Jimmy Dime
Harry Sigourney
Wesley Carr
Bert McIntire
Don Sullivan
Pooch
McCarthy
Charlestown
Tommy Carter
Tom Brown
Sullivan
Bart Ryan
Young Lang
Phil Smith
Smith
Dave Ross
Music Hall
Keough
Chicago
Dan Saunders
Rob Roy
Lafayette Social and Athletic Club Ball Plans in Charlestown
General sporting notes report the eighth annual ball of the Lafayette Social and Athletic Club at Roughan Hall Charlestown on Monday evening February 2. A letter notes Uncle Toby’s long distance telephone inviting New England checker players to meet at 18 Cambridge Street February 22. Actress entertainment by David Kirkwood and associates, with Barker Freeman and Heffner in attendance. Exhibitions include blindfold and simultaneous chess by E A Durgin and by C F Barker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette Social and Athletic Club
Roughan Hall
Charlestown
Checker
Toby
Checker Players
New England
Cambridge Street
David Kirkwood
Messrs
Barker
Freeman and Heffner
Results at New Orleans Five Races Summary
First race five-eighths mile selling Walter Talbert wins with Dr. Reed second Feedman third. Time 1 18. Second race five and one half furlongs Emperor Billet wins Fort Worth second Propriety third Time 1 20. Third race three quarters mile selling Bill White wins Bonnie B. second Jim Henry third Time 1 27 4. Fourth race five and one half furlongs selling Rancocas wins John P. second Red Veil third Time 1 18. Fifth race five and one half furlongs Viola C. wins Dr. Bill second Chimes third Time 1 19 14
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Talbert
Dr. Reed
Feedman
Emperor Billet
Fort Worth
Propriety
Bill White
Bonnie B
Jim Henry
Rancocas
John P
Red Veil
Viola C
Dr. Bill
Chimes
Results at Baltimore Horse Races
Five races listed with winners and times. First race five-eighths mile Plaintiff led Lillipute and Dorcas L. in 1 17. Second race seven and one half furlongs Chateau won Juliet second Belwood third in 1 55. Third race seven eighths mile Cadet with Forest first Miss Castles second 1 47. Fourth race five eighths mile selling Jewel first Mikey B second Holyport third 1 14. Fifth race four and one half furlongs maidens Saginaw first Brilliant second Bob West third 1 06.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plaintiff
Lillipute
Dorcas L
Chateau
Juliet
Belwood
Cadet
Forest
Miss Castles
selling—Jewel
Mikey B
Holyport
Saginaw
Brilliant
Bob West
Pike's Peak or Bust Puzzle Sold Fast in Salem
Parker Brothers of Salem rush to fill orders for the popular new puzzle Pike's Peak or Bust. The game, a craze among collectors, boosts local production as demand remains high through the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker Brothers
Salem
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Mrs, Murphy
Middlesex Court
Andrew McGarratt
Cari
Cubberly
Co. C. Bigelow
Malden
Stanley
London
Harry Tyler
Union Rooms
Press Club
Tyler
John McDowell
H. C. Tillotson
J. J. Fecitt
Charles Measure
John Whitton
William Wingersky
Mr. Sidwell
Joseph Haworth
Roxbury Bicycle Club
Mt. Washingtons
Roxbury
Lloyd
Mt. Washington
Crane
Spalding Agency
Rowe
Edward Buffum
Stearns Company
Syracuse
Fall River
Stearns
Union-Press
Pool
Union
Farrell
Moebs
Press
Little
Andrews
Morine
E. C. Lincoln
C. Barte
J. Kennedy
C. A. Collins
B. C. Potter
C. Williams
A. A. Knight
Press Cycle Club
Somerville
Taylor Ee
Pal
Washington
W. E. Sanborn & CO
Columbus Avenue
Arjorie Goure
Master Kinooow
Goure
Gay Medford
Phillips Literay Association
Erie Medical CO
Buffalo
General Sporting Notes
New Orleans
Baltimore
Baker’s
Laker Pili Co
Bangor, Ma
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