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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1897

Page

3

New England Cycle Show Draws Large Evening Crowd

Attendance at the New England cycle show was strong with a large evening audience and many out of town trade representatives. Exhibits include Fowler, Hamilton Kenwood, Monarch tandems, and Puncturoid tire care showing innovations and race records across multiple makers and dealers.

Space 246 Messrs F. B Charles W. McFarlane N. S. H. Sanders Arthur Greene H. H. Greene Newport F. H. Graney West Medford D. E. Graves Warren J. A. Glass C. J. Goerke Natick F. H. Hardman Portsmouth N. H G. L. Hovey North Anson J. A. Hirsch Dedham Hodges & Robinson Plattsburg N. Y D. C. Hers Buffalo Cycle Company G. P. Warngton Orange John Hyslop Providence G. F. Heaney Lynn J. A. Hartnett A. J. Hall Rochester C. D C. H. Johnson Harvard Ill W. 5. Judkins J. Lovell Johnson Charles MacDonough Bennington W. H. Marble F. D. Morris G. H. Morris W. W. Marshall Beverly J. ‘W. Bailey Portland George H. Runels Lowell L. F. Burbank Nashua William F. McCarty C. A. Merrill Winchendon L. 8. Morrell Waltham Nantucket Albert Dingley Deering H. A. Barnes B. F. Blaney Springfield Frank W. Brigham A. L. Cummings H. E. Caldwell Alexander Chalmers F. M. Cousins Manchester W. M. Caldwell F. S. Cobb Attleboro C. S. Campbell W. E. Hanley Stafford Springs Conn W. C. Wales W. C. Crandall G. R. Doak Vinalhaven George Davenport H. H. Davis New Bedford J. E. Dawson F. H. Baldwin Keene J. F. Densmore J. Fairbairn Erie Penn H. ‘W. White Randolph R. W. Washington Salem H. A. Nichols R. L EB. F. Owen S. L. Pakoa James Pattinson D. Pattinson H. J. Phillips A. H. Parker Worcester H. W. Robinson Charles Richardson W. A. Sears Consolidated Rubber Works F. O. Sawyer F. R. Strong J. B. Sibley Ware W. E. Staples Medford Charles O. Spear Brockton J. H. Seavey Dover J. E. Stephens Rumford Falls G. L. Briggs M. D. Stebbins G. W. Smith R. I E. W. Sargent

New York Tires Show Big Prize Haul From Last Season

New England manager A. G. Gillespie of the New York Tire Company notes a strong season showing with a large list of place and time prizes captured. The record highlights multiple winners and competitive performances across events.

Ular New York Fifty Club of Chicago Dedham Albion Mess Rhode Island Crawford, N. J Waukesha- Milwaukee Fitchburg Prince Wells Crescent N. Y San Francisco A. G. Gillespie New England New York Tire Company

Racycle Exhibit Showcases High Grade Bicycles in Middletown

The Miami Cycle and Manufacturing Company from Middletown Ohio displays seven single models and two tandems at Spaces 270 271 272. Manager Frank R Grimes and New England reps N S Davis E H Dutton oversee the show with a groundbreaking 812 foot high sprocket crank demo tonight.

Miami Cycle and Manufacturing Company Middletown Ohio Frank R. Grimes Chicago N. S. Davis E. H. Dutton Newngland Market Grimes

Newton Tires Contest Ends Soon With Answers Due

The Newton tires guessing contest will decide on April 1 with the correct answer published in the Boston Post on April 4. Thousands have already sent in their solutions, and there is still room for more entrants.

Newton Boston Post

Bostonian Cycle Club Plans Minstrel Show at Bijou

The Bostonian Cycle Club prepares an April minstrel show at the Bijou to benefit a new clubhouse. Eddie Martyn is engaged as end and will sing a new song in progress. Transit officials will provide souvenirs.

Bostonian Cycle Club Bijou Eddie Martyn Transit

Cycle show news with lantern incident and gear updates

A lantern mishap at the cycle show involves a man named Walsh who was arrested and bailed by friends after unaware discovery. Willie Windle attends the show for Persons saddle. Boston Cycle board meets with no public action. Hall & Co. expands and renovates South Boston shop with a new repair department. Massachusetts division nears 10000 members, with end of show near. Booth N1 volunteers work the stand amid cycle knowledge seekers. Press Cycling Club's ladies whist party shifts to March 2 for an extra grand final night.

New Haven Smith, Patterson & Co J. N. Leach H. S. Pitcher Vermont H. M. Manning Maine F. H. Elliott New England Mr. Merrill Iver Johnson Arms and Cycle Works Fitchburg Macc Messrs Bigelow & Dowse Johnny Johnson J. Arthur Langford J. Forbes W. B. Chipman, Jr Boylston Cycle Company Crawfords Worlds Horace Partridge Company F. P. Partridge G. F. Weston G. T. Batchelor Royal Worcester Boston Worcesters Halliday Mercury Tom Eck Spalding Esterday Frank M. Rowan Newton Rubber Works B. F. Goodrich Company Goodrich Tires Warren Avenue South End Whitney Motor Carriage A. O. Very George A. Russell Warwick Cycle M*anufacturing Company Walsh Willie Windle Booth NI The Press

Becker Sets Five Mile World Record At Velodrome

In San Francisco at the Velodrome W H Becker defeated Horace Slater in a match race and set a new world's record for five miles with a time of 9 54 3 5. The event occurred yesterday as part of the bicycle races.

San Francisco Cal W. H. Becker Horace Slater

Death After Snow Shoveling in Fitchburg

Silas M. Lovering died of heart disease after shovelling snow in Fitchburg. He collapsed and died within half an hour. A 65 year old patternmaker, he had long worked in the shops of the Vermont and Massachusetts and Fitchburg railroads.

Fitchburg Silas M. Lovering Vermont Massachusetts

Charlestown Wins Key Bowling Battle For Second Place

Two hundred spectators watched Arlington Boat Club and Charlestown clash for runner up in the Gilt Edged league. Charlestown edged Arlington by 44 pins overall after a strong first string, with Carter and Rankin’s costly errors noted. B A A leads the league and will face Charlestown again next week at the 999 Artillery Association alleys.

Arlington Boat Club Charlestown Arlington Carter Rankin B. A.A Southward Ansheim Ingraham

Review Club Bowls Past Commercials at Chelsea Alleys

The Review Club bowlers, ranked near the bottom of the league, defeated the leaders, the Commercials, on the Review Club alleys in Chelsea last evening. The score remains to be reported.

Chelsea

Meyers Team Wins City League Game in South Boston

Meyers team from Cambridge won the City League match at Clarck's alley South Boston last night. At Rex ford alleys Rexford and Quincy team managed only two strings. The score remains to be reported.

Clarck’s Alley South Boston Meyers Cambridge Rexford Quincy

Boston Gun Club Holds Weekly Shoot at Wellington

Letters addressed to Wilson Breen Joe Mullin the boxer Joe Williams and George B McCunn arrive at the office. The Cuban Giants scheduled to play New Bedford on Patriots Day April 19 in Reader Everett Yes.

Wilson Breen Joe Mullin Joe Williams George B. McCunn Boston Gun Club Wellington New Bedford Reader Everett

Harvard Crew Back At Practice After Rest and Absences

The Harvard varsity crew resumed work after a three day rest under Captain Goodrich who did not row. Bull and J F Perkins are sick or injured and several port oars are broken leaving No 2 unmanned. Lineup included Boardman as stroke and Marvin at bow. English coach Lehmann expected to arrive March 3 to take charge.

Harvard Goodrich Bull J. F. Perkins Boardman Moulton Thompson J. H. Perkins Sprague Hollister Marvin R. C. Lehmann America

Freedman and Grover Draw in Boston Checkers Match

The second checkers game between Harry Freedman of Glasgow and Samuel Grover of Boston ended in a draw after an hour with Freedman sacrificing a piece to hold his position. The pair schedule a third game starting at 7:30 p.m. tonight at the Boston Checker Club.

Harry Freedman Glasgow Scotland Samuel Grover Boston Boston Checker Club Freedman

Browning King and Co Show Impresses Windows Bicycles

Two youths ride a tandem in a Browning King and Co display with a scenic backdrop. Policemen in front keep the crowd moving to avoid a blockade on Washington street as shoppers admire bicycle outfits and Santa distributed gifts.

Browning, King & Co Washington and Beach Streets Washington Street Santa Claus

Strike in Lynn Brings Goodyear Dept Workers Out

About twenty five men at James Phelan & Son's Sea street shoe factory remain out after striking for restoration of former wages. The workers allege two December cuts from 18 to 10 cents and 25 to 12 cents per pair. a 2 cent raise offered by the firm was rejected as insufficient.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Fowler Ferrin Hamilton-Kenwood Company Hamilton Charles H. Glazier Glazier W. H. Washburn W. S. Daniels Monarch Cooper F. C. Ferrin Fowler Cycle Company Shields Booth Skowhegan William Read & Sons Featherstone Wheels Waukegan Three Rivers Schenectady Hempstead L. I Capital Wheel Club Forester Norwich Hartford Lincoln C. C Brooklyn Norwalk Chicago- Waukegan Kentucky Fowlder Cycle Company Newton Tires Racycle Wabash Ave Nnew York Fulton Washington D. C Miami Cycle & M’f'g Co Off Porary Gyles Follow Able J. Bailey & CO Boylston ST H. M. Gordon Boston Cycle Co Hanover ST J. M. Linscott Mgr Biggle Spalding, Crescent Crawford Bicycles Christy Saddle Wright & Ditson Washington St Mass California Blanchard & Farrar Dock Square Fancuil Hall Square Abo Git Edge Boat Club Durgin Mercantile Eastman Eee Estes Erereee Ingrahans Esccesseveses Southwell Caldwell Eee Neeeteee Kinney Ovens Eeeeas Eeeees Sos Anshelm Eee St Whittemore Eseseeesees Rankin Cree Eee Ansuuw the Boston’ Post Sunday Globe Sunday Herald ‘ Sunday Journal Sunday Post Post Joa.m Bowler Amazon Jones Wyeth Peewee Een Crocker Dudley Mercantile Library Association Dudley Association Wood Ee Eeeee Gutterson Eee Ure Eerese Ees Ceesesee Mercantile League Washburn Ee Rodden Seer Taylor City League Meyers Bowler Skinner Berlo Eee Ereeeereene Bergdoll World OF Sport Wakefield Schaals Ve Iuuu Lehmann Freedman and Grover Draw Wilson Tremont Row
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