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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1899

Page

3

Fraatic Spheres Leads Calumets in Open Round Bowling

In the Amateur League of Boston and Vicinity match at the B A A last evening, Calumet Club of Winchester trailed early but reversed to beat B A A by 79 pins. Purington top scores with 6387 pins across rounds, Legate 219 finale helped B A A win by 24 pins in round three. Richardson and Purington starred for Calumet, while Hill led B A A with 429.

Boston Calumet Club Winchester Calumets Calumet Fred Wood Legate Richardson Purington Littlefield Hill Smith Twombly Seer Wardwell Wood

Alter Egos Pitch Historic 1290 Pins In Intercycle Tourney

In last evening's Intercycle match the Alter Egos of Chelsea set the season high with 1290 pins after three rounds of fast bowling defeating Suffolk Cycle Club. Duncan posted 2 percent, Cahill 277 and other bright team efforts propelled Chelsea to sweep all three games. Ned Dickerman refereed as Middlesex bowled three games for an average while Middlesex Cycle Club failed to meet expectations.

Chelsea Suffolk Cycle Club Duncan Cahill Waltham Cycle Club Middlesex Cycle Club Ned Dickerman Middlesex

Review Club Wins Mass Interclub Series Over Melrose A C

Review Club members sweep pool billiards whist and bowling against Melrose A C in Chelsea last evening. Delano 493 Jenks 481 lead scoring. Morton and Pierce bright for Melrose. Pierce 178 top single. Pool totals Review 150 Melrose 128. Billiards 300 each for Review and Melrose. Whist 318 plus 6 for Review with Melrose gains noted.

Review Club Massachusetts Melrose A. C Chelsea Burley Walker Cushman Barring Campbell Keene Babb Eaton Review Melrose Delano Jenks Morton Pierce Bailey Barry Maton Melrose A Jenks Tee Wreth Soret Wee Roltan Wee Neees Ee Delano Cliffor Melrose A. Cc Rowler Morton Snee Flynn Arrar Enone Mae

Trade League night sees Eastern Packing sweep Hollis trio

Eastern Packing Company celebrated Washington’s Birthday eve by winning all three games from the Hollis hustlers in the Trade League. Winson led Hollis with 519 pins, Maddock topped the winners with 493. North Shore Club Teams Nos. 1 and 2 split in a friendly clash. Team 2 won two of three despite a lower total, while Team 1 posted the top single string. MacLean was named the high roller.

Eastern Packing Company Washington Hollis Hustlers Winson High Roller Maddock North Shore MacLean

Kernwoods Hold Off Centrals In Interclub Action

Kernwoods beat Centrals of Somerville in pool and bowling though Centrals won the pool round. Billiards totals show Dillingham and Daniels at 150 each for Centrals while Waterman and Drew lead Kernwoods with 72 and 182. Whist totals list Centrals at 316 plus 4, Kernwoods at 308 minus 4.

Malden Kernwoods Centrals Somerville Dillingham Daniels Waterman Drew Wool Bartlett Tribble Clark Walker

Lynn Classical Rebounds in Roller Polo Duel at Vine Street

In the interscholastic roller polo series Lynn Classical edged Dorchester High with a 1 to 1 tie while Teamwork by the Lynn boys stood out. Mechanic Arts High fell to Chelsea in the second game as Thompson and Gleason starred in a 4 to undefined score.

Vine Street Lynn Lee Dorchester High Lynn Boys Mechanic Arts High Chelsea Thompson Gleason Chelsea High School Simpson Sasereees Chelsea, High School Cotter Eeex Cvene Ee Ae Ee Chelsea High Foul—R Timer Stupson Durgin Frazer

Cambridge gym entries due by mail to Bowler

Entries for the Cambridge gymnasium games next Monday will be accepted if mailed to John W. Bowler Cambridge port gymnasium yesterday morning. Also notes about teams in the N E seee YT and a testimonial concert at Metropolitan A C Northampton Street this evening.

Cambridge Gymnasium John W. Bowler Cambridgeport Joe Bean N. E J. K.—Jennings Metropolitan A. C Northampton Street William KE Elzy Calbert Carew Riverside Boat Club Albro Street Montreal Philadelphia Boston New York

Harvard Yale debate for B Cc meet team race

Negotiations continue between Harvard and Yale for a team race at the B Cc meet with Yale’s reply expected soon. Bernard J Weters, at last Saturday’s B A A meet, reports good condition and intends to attempt the B Cc 30 yard record with pace maker and likely run the 40 yard dash. The Somerville funeral of Joseph L Vincent features a glee club under Professor Donnelly at St Joseph's Church today.

Harvard Yale Bernard J. Weters B. C Glee Club St. Joseph's Church Somerville Joseph L. Vincent Professor Donnelly

Tri College League fine tunes schedule at Copley Square Hotel

Organizers of the new Tri College League met at the Copley Square Hotel to approve a baseball schedule. Participants included C Mitchell Amherst Tailser Williams and Legg Wesleyan. The Amherst Williams Wesleyan series will count toward league standings with Dartmouth.

Copley Square Dartmouth C. Mitchell Amherst Tailser Williams Legg Wesleyan Middletown Williamstown Rams Amerst Hanover Bowdoin Brown Providence University of Vermont Burlington

Pick of School Athletes At Roxbury Latin Meet

The Roxbury Latin School A. A. hosts its annual athletic meet at 2 p m in the M L T Symnasium Exeter street. Entry list is the largest in school history with 157 entries across events. Notable participants include Harvard entries W G Morse C M Rotch and W A Ferguson and many named athletes from local schools.

Roxbury Latin School A. A M. L.T. Symnasium Exeter Street Boston Roxbury Latin Chauncy Hall W. G. Morse C. M. Rotch W. A. Ferguson Harvard F. W. Gould HW. A. A F. W. Shirk J. A. Shirk W. Horr F. A. Russell L Warren G. B. Perry Nobles H. W. Mason James J. Brennan M. L. Sullivan H. Milliken Charlestown High Doyle E. W. Jackson Chauncy Mail E. H W. Hill Hopkinson M. L. Beirnstein HI. A. A B.C. Lancey Neal Scanlon Boston College

Greatest Checker Tourney Opens in Boston Club

The Greatest Checker Tourney at the Boston Checker Club brings sixty four players from Maine to Massachusetts. The event starts after 1 pm with a long duel to a finish and an evening program including refreshments, a business meeting, a speech, and unveiling of a portrait of a famous expert. The Boston team opposes New England with participants from Bay State towns Little Rhody and the Granite State.

New England Boston Wilds Maine Grafton Wenham Lowell Fall River Haverhill Bay State Little Rhody Granite State

Boxing Gossip Names Lenox A C Loyal Tom O Rourke

Boxing gossip says Tom O Rourke pledges allegiance to Lenox A C and denounces Broadway A C with Mike Padden expected to represent the new club. It mentions a possible future bout for Tom Sharkey against George Lawler, the St Paul heavyweight, described as a comer by Sam Fitzpatrick.

Tom O'Rourke New York Lenox A. C Broadway A. C C Mike Padden Tom Sharkey George Lawler St. Paul Sam _ Fitzpatrick Sam

Strength for Weak Men

An offer of free professional services to men suffering from youthful errors or excesses and those harmed by quacks. With over 30 years of experience, the practitioner claims no drugs and promotes a natural remedy called electricity, equating it with strength to treat nervous debility and weaknesses.

Dr Sanden Electric Belt Promises Restored Vitality

An advertisement extols the Dr Sanden Electric Belt as a 25 year proven device delivering vanadic electricity to nerves and weakened organs. It claims the body absorbs the current over two to three months, restoring vigor, ambition and business energy.

Dr. Sanden

Wear Best at Night Device Ad With Free Offer

An old advertisement urges readers to wear a device at night and remove it in the morning, promising a pleasant current controlled by a thumbscrew. It invites free consultation and a free book titled Three Classes of Men mailed in a plain sealed envelope.

Time for a new crop of boxing stars to purse riches

Selby faces Joe Choynski for twenty rounds in Frisco on March percent in a bout dubbed easy for the Kid. O'Brien and Whistler drew after twenty rounds in Brooklyn. McPartland vs Broderick looms in Hartford at 138 pounds. Referee Johnny White praised as top judge. Plans stir for Tommy Ryan vs Jack Root over twenty rounds at Lenox Club within three weeks. Brockey Boyle and Sam Bolan drew in Brooklyn. Gans may meet Connolly or Mathews depending on offers. Sheriff Molloy backs boxing in White Plains. East Weymouth to host a smoke talk under Moran. Lenox Club Lynn to showcase local and Boston bouts tonight. Edwards vs Gorman in Yonkers leads to potential Walcott vs Antipodean match. Corbett stays in the spotlight as promoter of a thirst store. Spike Sullivan defeats Sieloff in Buffalo. Arm strong vs Childs set for Cincinnati on March 4 for fifteen rounds.

Selby Joe Choynski Frisco Choynski A. B Jack O’brien Oscar Gardner Bill Whistler Philadelphia Greenwood A. C Brooklyn Althogh O’brien Tapis O’rourke Lenox A. C Tommy Ryan Syracuse Jack Root Chicago Lenox Ryan B. C Sheriff Molioy Westchester County New York Fitz-Jeffries White Plains East Weymouth J. Henry Moran Lenox Club Lynn Boston M. J. F.—Corbett Grand Opera Fitz Howard Billy Edwards Australia Paddy Gorman Yonkers Edwards Tom O’rourke Joe Walcott Billy Smith Jim Corbett Spike Sullivan Otto Sieloff Buffalo Cincinnati Bob Armstrong Sharkey Frank Childs Childs

Knights of the Golden Eagle Hold Chelsea Masquerade Ball

The annual masquerade ball at Lincoln Hall Chelsea drew about 800 attendees last night. The grand march was led by Major Henry F Logan and wife, followed by Major Edward H Shaw and wife, with about 150 couples participating.

Lincoln Hall Chelsea Knights of the Golden Eagle Henry F. Logan Edward H. Shaw

Revere Severs from Chelsea Marked by Grand Ball

About 53 years back Revere town celebrated its separation from Chelsea with a grand ball. Approximately 30 people attended. The grand march was led by Daniel S. Fuller and his wife, with Fuller serving as floor director.

Revere Chelsea Daniels. Fuller Fuller

Tool thief arrested after long search by station officers

Special Officer Wright of Station 5 arrested Albert A. Winyard who had been wanted by Quinevy officials on breaking and entering unfinished houses and stealing large quantities of tools.

Wright Station 5 Albert A. Winyard Quinevy

Stationary Engineers Ball Dances at Paul Revere Hall

The fifth annual ball of Boston No. 12, National Association of Stationary Engineers, drew nearly 20 couples last evening at Paul Revere Hall. A reception preceded the dancing, and the grand march was led by Floor Director Thomas B. Constant and wife, assisted by Thomas P. Collins.

Boston No. 12 National Association of Stationary Engineers Paul Revere Hall Thomas B. Constant Constant Thomas P. Collins

Dry Goods Clerks Housewarming At Columbus Hall

Boston Dry Goods Clerks Benefit Association hosted a ladies night at 994 Washington Street in Columbus Hall. The program directed by Philip Bell featured music and readings performed by Lawrence B. O'Connor William Symons J C Shelvie Miss O Leary FE J Rose Harry B Sellers and others before an audience of about 400.

Boston Dry Foods Clerks’ Benefit Association Washington Street Columbus Hall Philip Bell Lawrence B. O'Connor William Symons J. C. Shelvie Miss O'Leary FE. J. Rose Harry B. Sellers

Hirsch Club Whist and Stag Party at Hanover Street

The Hirsch Club held its annual whist and stag party at 170 Hanover Street with a large gathering. A fine vocal and instrumental concert entertained guests and refreshments followed. Committee in charge included S Jacobs, M Borofsky, L Gutteman, M Mossom, and H Silverman.

Hirsch Club Hanover Street Jacobs M. Borofsky Ll. Gutteman M. Mossom H. Silverman

Boston College Athletic Carnival Entries Close This Saturday

The Boston College Athletic Association invites entries for its big carnival with Saturday as the last date for marking entries. Secretary John E. Walsh handles communications while notable participants include Yale hurdler Peter, set to race in the 40 yard invitation and handicap events alongside Kraenzlein, champion hurdler, as a potential new record is awaited.

Boston College Athletic Association John E. Walsh Yale Peter Kraenzlein

Mechanic Apprentices Library Association Anniversary Dinner

A reception and banquet marks the seventy ninth anniversary of the Mechanic Apprentices Library Association in the Crawford House today. Members meet at 2 and dinner follows at 3 with hopes for a large attendance. Speeches will be nostalgic and the event is described as a pleasant remembrance of one of Boston's oldest associations.

Mechanic Apprentices’ Library Association Crawford House Boston

Pool players clash as Keogh ousts Ingraham in afternoon duel

Ingraham secured 46 balls from pool champion Keogh yesterday afternoon to the latter s 150. In the evening the Roxbury Kid won a prize cue with 84 balls. King of Chicago plans to play this afternoon while the St Louis Kid, the only player so far to win a money prize, is set for the evening match.

Ingraham Keogh King of

Young actress Eva Edgerly accused of stealing jewels

In Quincy a 14 year old girl Eva May Edgerly is alleged to have taken about 550 dollars worth of jewelry, mostly diamonds, to fund her stage ambitions. She changed her name, appeared in court before Judge Humphrey, and faced ridicule as the case unfolded. Her mother Abigail Edgerly of Wollaston disputes claims of extraordinary talent.

Quincy Eva May Edgerly Eva Abagail Edgerly Wollaston

Festival Aids St Stephen Parish at Moon Street Hall

A successful St. Stephen's Total Abstinence and Beneficent Society festival last night at St. John's Hall on Moon Street aided the parish poor. The 9 pm to 4 am event featured a grand march led by Florence J. Molloy and Miss Margaret Shane, with a patriotic address by Rev. Leo J. Knappe and a concert by local talent. Prominent guests included Senators T. Mielcher and W. J. Donovan, Aldermen Dixon and O'Toole, several priests, Representatives Montgomery, Donovan and Toland, and district deputy Daniel J. Prendergast, plus attendees from archdiocese temperance groups and Ward 6 organizations.

St. John’s Hall Moon Street St. Stephen's Total Abstinence and Benevolent Society St. Stephen’s Parish Leo J. Knappe Florence J. Molloy Margaret Shane Timothy F. Madden Esther Riley Ielcher W. J. Donovan Alderman Dixon Alderman O'Toole J. J. O'Farrell B. F. Killile

Chernoff Croonsfield Wedding at West End Union Hall

Miss Lizzie Cronsfield married Harry Chernoff in a West End Union Hall ceremony performed by Rabbi H. S. Schoher. Maid of honor Dora Rice and best man L. Simons attended. A large guest list and wedding supper followed with lodge members represented.

Lizzie Cronsfield Harry Chernoff West End Union Hall Canal Street H. S. Schoher Dora Rice L. Simons Chernoff

Italian girl seeks theater work while thefts reveal frail age

Eva, living as May Lawrence on Compton Street, was found at a South End theatre’s green room seeking a dresser job after stealing small sums from valuables including a $250 ring, with police noting she is under 16 and cannot be tried until Thursday. She appears attractive and Italian, with dark hair and speaking of public appeal.

Eva Compton Street May Lawrence South End

Hartford Beats Springfield 4 3 in Narrow Hockey Win

Hartford defeated Springfield 4 to 3 in a tight game at Hartford. The winning goal came with 18 seconds remaining as Hartford outplayed the visitors who benefited from luck. Attendance 209. Rushes led by Hipson and Mooney, with FoyleHipson and Maynard scoring, Cusick and Smith making saves. Referee Lush. Timer Lyons.

Hartford Springfield Conn Hipson Mooney Foyle Maynard Cusick Smith Lush Timer—Lyons

Lodge Members Named in Fraternal List

A list names a selection of lodge members including A Hyman of Boston Lodge O O F T Baker of Richmond Lodge OO F Mr Louis Levin of the Pride of Boston Lodge O B A I Hireh O B A and Max Bercovitz M P

Tlemen A. Hyman Boston Lodge T. Baker Richmond Lodge O. F Louis Levin Pride of I. Hireh Max Bercovitz M. P

Wed Mid Palms and Blooms at Corinthian Hall Wedding

Miss Gussie Sumuir sky wed Mr. Harry J. Charack in a stylish ceremony at Corinthian Hall with Rabbi H. S. Sehoher officiating. Sophia Charack maid of honor and Nathan Sumaisky best man. bridesmaids Adeline Frye Flora Betson Rose Charack Fanny Charack Dora Charack. Ushers listed. After a bridal tour the couple will reside in Cambridgeport.

Corinthian Hall Stebrew Gussie Isaac Sumuirsky Harry J. Charack H. S. Sehoher Sophia Charack Nathan Sumaisky Adeline Frye Flora Betson Rose Charack Fanny Charack Dora Charack Joseph Hanlbere Hanlberg M. Rochkowsky Lew Goildman Sam Skodesky William Phillips Julius Frye Edward Kodesky A.todtman M. Price Ae Charack Cambridgeport

Vanderbilt reports purchase for wedding gift at East Seventy second

New York on February 1 reports society circles discussing William K. Vanderbilt's supposed purchase of Mrs. Henry T. Sloane's palatial residence at 9 East Seventy second Street as a wedding gift for his son William K. Vanderbilt to marry Miss Virginia Fair on April 4. The asking price is said to be 550000 dollars.

New York William K. Vanderbilt Henry T. Sloane East Seventy-second Street Virginia Fair

Medford Aldermen reject two city officials

The Medford Aldermen last night voted 4 to 1 to reject J. R. Teel as commissioner of sewers and 3 to 2 to reject George D. Cummings as city auditor.

Medford J. R. Teel George DD. Cummings

Metropolitan Wheelmen Stage Entertaining Dudley Street Program

Members and friends of the Metropolitan Wheelmen enjoyed a crowded Dudley Street Opera House show with vaudeville acts, vocal solos, contortions, juggling, and dancing. The Jamaica Cycle Club hosted a German supper with notable attendees. A new Mt Bowdoin group, the Columbia Roadsters, forms at 101 Westville street led by president Benjamin F. Pierce Jr.

Metropolitan Wheelmen Dudley Street Opera House Willie Troy John Y. Smith J. Buxbaum Oscar Matthews Jessie Rose F. J. Tyler John H. Hendon Savoy Mandolin and Guitar Club G. Willard Frost Metropolitan C. B. Sanborn J. A. Dykeman A. H. Seaver F. W. Douglass A. C. Ray W. S. Robbins R. D. Stewart B. Weston W. H. Stedman Murray and Rogers G. F. Hofman E. F. Parks A. Canio Fred P. Wight Misa Cora Maud Parker Henry T. Myers Leonard An Grady Jamaica Cycle Club King Bleller Maxwell Lorey Eddie Martyn Mt. Bowdoin Columbia Roadsters Westville Street Dorchester Benjamin F. Pierce, Jr

Philadelphia election gives Ashbridge big mayoral win

Philadelphia voters chose Coroner Samuel H. Ashbridge Republican as mayor by a large plurality. John L. Kinsey was elected city treasurer, with Harry Fletcher John Lukens as police magistrates and John A. Thornton as a Democrat.

Philadelphia Samuel H. Ashbridge Vioatian John L. Kinsey Himerell

Brookline man survives 45 foot fall at work site

George Clarke fell forty five feet from an upper elevation while working for P J Cantwell in Brookline. His companion rushed to aid but Clarke walked away calmly, described by a reporter as serenely as going to church.

Brookline George Clarke P. J. Cantwell Clarke

Bids Opened for South Boston Flats Platform Project

Harbor and land commissioners opened bids for a large pile platform on the South Boston flats. The project involves several thousand dollars and a little more than a year for completion. In East Boston District Court four young men charged in two hold up and robbery cases posted $1000 bonds for grand jury action.

South Boston Harbor and Land Commissioners East Boston District Court Bernard Miller Wing Lee

Chinamen Act as Pallbearers in Brooklyn Funeral

Six Chinamen from the Chinese mission linked to Washington Avenue Baptist Church served as pallbearers at the funeral of Mrs. Nelson Sizer wife of Dr. Nelson Sizer of Bushwick Hospital She had supervised the Chinese mission for sixteen years.

Brooklyn Washington Avenue Baptist Church Nelson Sizer Bushwick Hospital

Envyable Social Held by Hobah Lodge Fund Committee

The building fund committee of Hobah Lodge No. 53 I O O F hosted a social in Bethesda Hall South Toston last night with over 20 couples. Floor director J H Van Emden led a team including Walter I Paine Arthur N Coleman and aids Isaac Wright Fowler W Fraser Clarence R Snow Fred W Paritt Gilbert Dolloph James K E Odell Edward K R Spinney and Charles C Littlefield assisting.

Hobah Lodge Bethesda Hall South Toston J. H. van Emden Walter I. Paine Arthur N. Coleman Isaac“. Wright Fowler W. Fraser Clarence R. Snow Fred W. Paritt Gilbert ©. Dolloph James KE. Odell Edward KR. Spinney Charles C. Littlefield

Polo clash ends in heavy Plymouth win over East Weymouth

Plymouth trounced East Weymouth 22 to 1 in a rough polo exhibition. Rushes-Foster led Plymouth with 8 goals to Gay's 3, Tib Betts tallied 47 and Mullen 48 in a high scoring session. Fouls were logged by East Weymouth and Plymouth with basic rough play noted.

Plymouth East Weymouth Foster Gay ps—Tibbetts Mullen

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