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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1893

Page

7

Equity court docket from Suffolk Supreme Judicial Court

In Equity cases before the Suffolk Supreme Judicial Court February 23, Justice notes Morton Whitin Machine Works Co. v Sawyer Spindle Co for damages and specific performance. Mary E. Barnaby administratrix v G H Towle seeks injunctive relief over Lombard Investment bonds. James Grant v S L Harris et al requests injunction against police. Superior Court proceedings list numerous tort and equity actions with verdicts and orders, including Cambr idge Electric Light Co. v David Fudge, Annie Murphy v White, and many case entries with titles and parties.

Supreme Judicial Court Suffolk In Equity Morton Je Whitin Machine Works Company Sawyer Spindle Company Bill Equity F. P. Goulding E. Wetmore C. A. Jenner New York W. G. Russell F. B. Fish Mary E. Barnaby G. H. Towle Bill In Equity Lombard Investment Company Harriman Building & Loan Association of Tennessee Harriman Tenn Towle H. Smith James Grant S. L. Harris Et al Boston North Market Street J. H. Blanchard I. F. Paul Suffolk, Is Thompson Mary Scanlan Lozer Leventall B. Loud J. H. Sherburne Patrick Greely West End Railroad Company A. A. Strout J. Ff. Wyman M. F. Dickinson W. Bb. Sprout Craven West End RR Hursh Cramin Watson Hall Stinson Costello Old Col. B.R Washburn Bird Cuumeskey Jones Jordan Blood Richardson David Fudge Cambridge Electric Light Company Et al Prospect Street Cambridge S. J. Elder J. H. Pence Plaintiff C. W. Bartlett Cambridge Electric Light Company J. Lowell, Jr B. F. Nay J. A. Bailey Wright Electrical Engineering Company Annie Murphy R. H. White Washington Street Norfolk Place T. J. Gargan P. M. Keating Gray Lee Bailey Healey Paine Shea Cook Greeley Hollingsworth W. C Fessenden Joshua Benshimol Errant Paboudjean Ais Whipple W. S. Slocum P. Leare Thomas Bennett Richard H. J. Nagle M. F. Stevens W. L. Whipple Vanner Old Colony R.R Howland West End Meehan Meeham Hughes Smith Burt Pres. and Fellows of Harv. Coll Jenkins Pray Beals Murphy Same Tabor Stimpson Saime Huaydock Grace Young Bost Maloney Morse Hollings Ristein Barrus Ward Kimpton Leishman Tutein

Boston Probate and City Authority Notices Across Suffolk

A long list of late 19th century notices includes petitions for licenses to sell estate, probate actions in Cambridge and Boston, appointment of executors and administrators, insolvency meetings, and a city board hearing on Edge Hill street in Boston. The records reflect wills, estates, heir rights, bond filings, and a requested public hearing with notices published in the Boston Post and Boston Journal.

Superior Court Docket Highlights Multiple Middlesex Cases

A list of historic Middlesex Superior Court docket entries includes Nickerson versus Tucker, Harris et al versus Fitchburg Railroad Co, Marston versus Singapore Rattan Co, Hanson versus Cushing, Hampton versus town of Lincoln, Hines versus Dureil, Mills pro ams versus Shattuck, Quimby versus Waltham Emery Wheel Co, Wood versus Fletcher, Davis versus Busnach, Town of Melrose versus Hilard, and Kevenan versus Linnehan among others, with various docket numbers and year markers.

Nickerson Tucker Harris Et al Fitchburg R.R. Co Marston Singapore Rattan Co Same Curtis Hanson Cushing Hampton Town of Lincoln Hines Dureil Mills Pro Ams Shattuck Lane Quimby Waltham Emery Wheel Co Hynes Lawler

Cambridge News Highlights and Local Social Notes

In Cambridge Maurice Harris receives a testimonial from St Omer ladies for past kindnesses. Mrs Betsey Wadleigh dies at 97 at her granddaughter's home, with multi generation family ties noted. Court cases involve Patrick McCarthy and Thomas Leahey, jailed thirty days with appeal. Community events include burlesque and farce shows at North Avenue Universalist Church, plus the St Paul’s Dramatic Club public debut with Our Boys. Fire safety concerns addressed by Chief Casey and Streets Dept actions planned.

Maurice Harris St. Omer Eben W. Pike Betsey Wadleigh Frank P. Merrill Dana Street Shapleigh Stoneham Cambridge Mahala Davis Patrick McCarthy Thomas Leahey Keaney McKeown North Avenue Universalist Church Professor Baxter Jacobi George M. Spalding Lucy Ann Dora Simmons Sophronia Harriet Bailey Benjamin Franklin Baxter Howland Dudley Peter Crawford Arthur Gass Samuel Woolley George Lyford Roxanna Tucker Martha Pierce Dorothy Tucker Ethel Trask Mary Ann O’flynn Melvin Ladies’ Symphony St. Paul’s Church St. Paul’s Geoffrey Champneys Thomas H. Kneeland Talbot Champneys James M. Shannon Perkyn Middlewick Hubert T. Smith Charles Middlewick Joseph O'Donnell Kempster Jere F. Shea Paddies H. R. Sullivan Violet Melrose Avna M. Keough Mary Melrose Margie L. Corcoran Clarissa Champneys Theresa K. Lally Belinda May T. Murphy James L. Ross Rohde Casey Reed Harvard Bridge

Recitals in East Boston Highlight Williams and Nazarian

In East Boston last evening Hannibal A. Williams of New York presented a Shaksperian recital at the Unitarian Church with The Taming of the Shrew. Next Tuesday he will perform The Winter's Tale. Also, Rev. A. H. Nazarian spoke at Saratoga Street Church on From the Golden Horn to the Euphrates Valley. The Universalist Chapel fair closed successfully and Zenith Lodge of I C O F plans a Central Hall meeting tomorrow. The funeral of William G Adams on lies in Providence with services at 2 pm from 51 Bennington Street.

Hannibal A. Williams New York Williams Island L. C. Drowne White Street Springfield George L. Thorndike Maverick Square William G. Adamson Providence Bennington Street Providence Electric Light Company Boston A. H. Nazarian Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor Saratoga Street Golden Horn Euphrates Valley Zenith Lodge Central Hall Farryman

Chelsea News: Local Meetings and Honors Highlight Evening

Theodore Winthrop Post 85 held a regualr meeting in G A R Hall as electric car delays drew attention after Wednesdays storm. The late Moses S Clifford was honored with a half mast flag at Saugus burial and police force gifts welcomed Lt Grover’s 25th anniversary.

Theodore Winthrop Post 85 G. A. R. Hall Wedneday Everett Post 35 Moses S. Clifford Saugus Elgerly Boston College of Oratory Gould Grover Isaac Alston Chelsea Alderman Tenney First Baptist Church Chelsea Lodge No. 20 Plunteer Lodge Boston Women’s Relief Corps No. 10 Park Street Fremont Hall the Ferryman

Former Inspector Wyman Honored by South Boston Officers

In South Boston yesterday Inspector of Carriages George W. Wyman was invited to Station 6 for a 5:30 greeting by his former comrades. Captain Foster, Sergeant Hanley, and other officers presented him with an antique oak desk. The event followed a tribute and expressions of esteem from Division officers. Nearby, Harold W. Eaton celebrated his twelfth birthday with a church hall party hosted by William T. Eaton and wife, while Mt. Washington Encampment honored candidates and city workers in related notices.

Police George W. Wyman Foster Hanley Wyman William T. Eaton Harold W. Eaton Pilgrim Hall Harold Mt. Washington West End W. Finch Bethesda Hall

Charlestown Snow Removal Notes And Local Society Items

Foremian Leary of the street cleaning department leads a large crew clearing snow from cross walks and main roads across the district during the recent storm. The funeral of Terence McElhenney will be held today at 9 am from 12 Franklin Street to St Marys Church with interment at Holy Cross Cemetery in Malden. he lived in Charlestown 34 years and worked for Belknap and Boynton in Boston for 42 years, leaving a widow and two children. The Seventeenth of June Carnival Association held its annual meeting at the Cadets Armory on Main Street to discuss Bunker Hill Day preparations with William H. Oakes presiding and Captain W. W. Stover, secretary, officiating. Many Knights of the Golden Eagle are expected at General Warren Commanderys annual ball in East Boston on Tuesday Feb 28. Frank E. Parker plans to move to Saugus next month but will keep lodge memberships. Bay State Section Cadets of Temperance will sponsor a 12 oclock party at Abbotsford Hall on Wednesday March 8. BungEB Hill.

Leary Mr. Leary Terence McElhenney Franklin Street St. Mary’s Church Holy Cross Cemetery Mal W. W. Stover Association Knights of the Golden Eagle Warren Boston Frank E. Parker Saugus Bay State Cadets of Temperance Abbotsford Hall Bungeb Hill

Governor Proclaims Fast Day For April Sixth

The Governor and council designated Thursday April 6 as Fast Day at yesterday's meeting. A proclamation will be issued Saturday.

Fire in Phil lips Street Tenement Causes Minor Damage

An inmate in a four story brick building at 18 Phil lips Street lit a kerosene lamp in a closet and started a fire. Smoke alerted citizens who triggered alarms from two boxes. Firefighters responded with a small apparatus and the fire was put out with less than 25 dollars in damage. The building is owned by Mark Perchanski and occupied by Nathan Rosenberg.

Phillips Street Mark Perchanski Nathan Rosenberg

Boston Fish Bureau Eighteenth Annual Report Issued

The Boston Fish Bureau released its eighteenth annual report praised for clarity and thorough coverage of the fish subject, highlighting comprehensive data and insights into local fisheries.

Boston Fish Bureau

New Haven & Old Colony Railroad Favored as Name

The Consolidated system formed from the Old Colony and the New York New Haven and Hartford lines is likely to be named the New Haven and Old Colony Railroad. Managers prefer a title that preserves each system’s designation and is easy to use, and adoption is probable.

Old Colony N. Y New Haven & Old Colony

Seven Offers Round Trip Tickets Contest Details

The Post runs a coupon contest with seven distinct offers each giving two round trip tickets. Voters can vote for sections including East Boston Chelsea Charlestown Somerville Dorchester Brighton South Boston Cambridge and South End Roxbury. Final results announced by March 31 with deadlines March 25 for last coupon and March 27 for counted votes.

East Boston Chelsea Charlestown Somerville Dorchester Brighton South Boston Cambridge South End Dover Street Roxbury Larce New Freland

Vote standings and candidate list in Boston area race

The article lists numerous candidates with vote tallies and addresses, detailing who will be included in the next day’s list and noting thresholds for omission. It names Thomas F. Hickey and others from Melrose to Winchester with varying vote counts and locations.

Brighton Sleigh Runaway Crashes On Snow Bank

A sleigh ride on Longwood avenue ended in a crash after the sleigh runners hit a railroad switch. The sleigh smashed, but the occupants escaped unharmed. The horse fled through streets toward Allston, returning by Franklin street. White's livery stable owns the horse. James Davis plans a European trip. William Kirby sells his pool room stake to Riley White for a full rejuvenation with Thomas Sullivan put in charge. BEACON PARK.

Longwood Avenue West End Beacon Street Cooidge’s Corner Harvard Street Boston & Albany Franklin Street Allston Station Brighton White Brookline James Davis Europe William Kirby Western Avenue Riley White Thomas Sullivan Beacon Park

West End Nursery and Infants Hospital Tenth Annual Report

The tenth annual report shows for the year ending November 80, 1892, ninety seven infants cared for and fifteen mothers admitted, totaling 112 admissions. The item highlights care for vulnerable children and involvement of mothers at the West End Nursery and Infants Hospital.

West End Nursery

Candidates Lead Grow As World’s Fair Votes Rise

In two districts a new leader appears while George H. Smith leads with 8466 votes over Charles H. Hitch Jr with 7341. Thomas F. Hickey widens the margin to 15,058. Supporters from Everett to Cambridge boost favorites as Post tickets ignite excitement among families and friends.

Thomas F. Hickey Melrose Mass K. R. Neptune Eaton St George W. Buchin Andover William Wal Cambridge St Wentworth B. Kenney Lynn B. J. Whitmore Everett Mas Henry L. D’entremont Peabody D. L. Munns Chapman St Fred P. Lambert Nashua St A. T. Harwood Fitch B.R. Depot John F. Weston, Jr Greenough Frank J. Ferry Devonshire St A. Barney Shattuck John Farrell WEISS Owe Herbert Palmer Parkman St M. L. Holt South Gardner Mary Huriey Winchester Charles Goward Mattapan James Girard Temple Robert Grady Milk St Amos ‘Tl. Fisk Bromfield St F. C George H. Smith Broadway Boston Charles H. Hitch, Jr West Broadway Smith D. Te Munns Chapman Street James J. Murphy Fred Williams Pinckney Street Post Cambridge Thomas Gannon Sore Thomas N. Ayres Fifth Street Camsbridge Dow South End Mamie C

List of residents and addresses from a city directory snippet

A dense list of names and street addresses appears, including J J Murray 40 Pleasant St and John Meaney 802a Bunker Hill St, with numerous other individuals and streets such as George H Velick 91 Prospect St and Alfred F Ruby 474 Main St. The fragment also includes scattered numbers and an unclear line of entries that resemble a directory page.

J. J. Murray Pleasant St John Meaney Bunker Hill George H.velick Prospect St Alfred F. Ruby Main St Eddie D. Hughes Medford St M. A. Kerns Walker Ave William P. Barnes Maple Ave Joseph J. Dutra Ohspty George W. Wilson Austin St J. W. Corbett Lexington St J. M. Fitzgerald Grant’s Court Frank Leuny, Jr Auburn St H. Cochrine Belmont St E. Chimbers Linden St Joseph T. Madden Chelsea St J. Finch Suummer St John D. McRae Cameron St John R. Sinclair Derby St Freddie Estabrook Edward A. Fagan 1. Carbone Benedict

Dorchester Socials Close with Club Concerts and Gatherings

Dorchester events closed last night with the Alpha Mandolin and Guitar Club concert at Associates Hall. Other notices include lectures at First Baptist Neponset by Hezekias Butterworth, a Hebrew Home reception for Rev. Harry Rooiman, and lectures at Lower Mills Baptist Church. The Urbane Club minstrel show features Tom Seehan of Neponset with the song Gib Me Dat Watermillion. A Frost & Co. driver Daniel Gill was injured after a fall on Melville avenue. Tests for a spring testimonial to Thomas Brady are planned, and Harvest Whist Club met in Savin Hill. A vestry gathering formed a Grove Hall young men’s club.

Washington Ladies Society Dorchester M. E Associates’ Hall Alpha Mandolin and Guitar Club A. W. Coyle George H. Tyler Fred N. Wilson J. Emiel Dondelin George Bareker First Baptist Church Neponset Hezekias Butterworth Harry Rooiman Hebrew Home Mattapan Street Lower Mills Baptist Church L. W. Staples Temple Baptist Church Arbutus Colony United Order of Pilgrim Fathers Park Street E. W. Beal H. G. Case Dorchester Music Hall Tom See Burt Stebbins Midland Savin Hill Methodist Corner Evns Stanton S'Reets Grove Haaln

Roxbury Benefit for Conductor Callahan A Social and Financial Rise

In Roxbury last evening a benefit tendered to Peter Callahan, conductor on the West End road, drew over two hundred couples to Armory Hall. A large orchestra led by volunteers played as Thomas Shauznessy and John Tully directed a crew of assistants. Net proceeds proved generous for Mr Callahan, recently bereaved and long homebound by rheumatism. Mount Vernon Chapter Royal Arch Masons set a ladies night for March 2 at Masonic Hall with a 7 pm dinner. guests include Revs Gum bart De Normandie and Goodell. Washington's Birthday event by C C Munce in Dudley Hall postponed to Saturday evening. Roxbury Crossing.

Peter Callahan West End Armory Hall Thomas Shauznessy John Tully Calahan Mount Vernon Royal Arch Masons Masonic Hall A.S. Gumbart James de Normandie Charles L. Goodell Washington C. C. Munce Dudley Hall Roxburry Crossing

Woman Attempts Suicide at Home in South End

Mary E. McLean a 26 year old resident of 37 New Winut street South End attempted to end her life by taking poison early yesterday morning. The attempt was discovered in time for Dr. Fernald to treat her. She supports a large family and grew discouraged leading to the act.

Mary E. McLean New Winut Street South End Fernald

Somerville News Highlights Socials and Local Events

The Somerville News reports a St Catherine's club officers list led by President William Dayton and others, a fine concert in Bacon Hall, Major Edward J Jones lecture on Mexico, snow removal woes on West End road, a Washington’s Birthday party at Odd Fellows Hall, minor damage to a factory shed, a Knights of the Golden Eagle fancy dress event in Charlestown, and the newspaper’s Washington’s Birthday reappearance with Colson as publisher.

West End Nch Somerville Carle Cubberly Odd Fellows’ Hall Washington New England Dressed Mei & Wool Company Lizzie Mattson First Regiment Knights of the Golden Eagle Charlestown Somerville News Ps Colson Qry Powper House

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