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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1890

Page

8

Anderson's History Dropped by School Committee

The Mason Street session of the school committee settled the history text book issue for now by dropping Anderson's history from high school lists effective July 1, 1890, while Myers's history is to be authorized from that date. The committee also eyed salaries, recommending current rates with targeted increases for chemistry teachers and the Hovey-Mann principal, and urged $30,000 for a manual art high school. Edwin P. Seaver was unanimously reelected superintendent.

Mason Street Anderson Alien Myers Green Swinton Gallagher Mowry W. 5 Allen Blake Fallon Schindier Girls’ High School Girls’ Heir School Ilovace Mann School Capen Committee On Committee Edwin PB. Seaver

Boston social dinners and a court ruling at the Parker House

The Boston Druggists' Association held its monthly dinner at the Parker House with 35 members present. Notable guests included Senators Edwin Baker and Charles Carleton Cottin and Captain John G. K. Adamas. Various club and academy gatherings followed at different venues. The Supreme Judicial Court dismissed a tort case against Perry Collins, ruling that public criticism of a legislator’s motives is not actionable without proof of special damages.

Boston Druggists’ Association Parker House Gorham D. Gilman Edwin Baker Charles Carleton Cottin John G. K. Adamas State House First Corps Thorndike Browning Club Brunswick Franklin Fraternity Melrose American House Appleton Academy New Ipswich N. H John Herbert Professor Churchill John and Edward Preston Julia Horeston West Dr. Bancroft Massachusetts Bicycle Club Young’s Hotel Robert G. Amory VW. Robinson H. W. Robinson Charlestown Rovers C. W. Fourdrinier J. 5 HH. Kirk Corey Brookline Bicycle Club J- L. Spiers Rhode Island Wheelman C. H. Howard J. C. Kerrison BH. S Young Arthur A. Badger Charlestown High School W. E. Lewis A. J. Bradlee Is. S. Goulston, Jr H. L. Daniels G. CU. Brewer Clark’s George FF. Littlefield Turner's Falls C. L. Hurd Ben Stern New York A. W. Lakey Spencer Ae Wendell Portsmouth N.H F. Lovely Concord Supreme Judicial Courl Commonwealth Malcolm Sillars Perry Collins Danvers K. H. Phillips W. A. FP. Hurlburt D. W. Quill

Mishaps on the Rail Rattle Local and Long-Distance Runs

A Providence line Old Colony passenger train derailed between Chicker ing and West Chester park after a backing switching train rushed onto the main track. Several passengers were injured, track repairs delayed service hours, and 200 workers cleared the line. A Montreal day express collided with a slower local train at Winter Hill due to thick fog, injuring no serious passengers, while both tracks were temporarily blocked. Additional brief notes cover freight crashes near Lake Erie and a Boston Providence division smash near East Junction with minor injuries to two passengers.

Providence Old Colony Chickering Station West Chester Park Charee Charles H. McLean Augustus Spurr Thomas P. Sweeney Elizabeth Denny Congress Street Chelsea Fernald C. A. Provencher Melrose W. R. Deming Mr. Tillinghast Rhode Island News Company W. B. Deming Montreal Winter Hill Lowell Boston & Maine Boston John Clark S. Bk. Hill Mystic Junction Ward India Point West Evansvitlir Ind Indianapolis Chicago Vincennes Nashville

Summer Street Firemen's Fund Reports June 1890 Balance and Investments

The Summer Street Firemen's Fund reports a balance of 72 011 12 to date, interest on investments of 360185, total 766 0297. Expenditures include 3060 for Summer Street fire sufferers, 720 for Hanover Street fire sufferers, 174 for other aid, 100 for clerk hire, total 4054. Investments consist of factory note 20000, Chicago Burlington & Quincy railroads 1947 50, Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul railroads 20600, Burlington & Missouri railroads 2000 and 6386, Republican Valley railroad 2266, and deposits in New England Trust Company 214047. Trustees named: Martin Brimmer, William Endicott Jr, Samuel C Cobb, Francis A Osborn, and W H Baldwin.

Summer Street Hianover Street Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad Burlington & Missouri

Town Officers Nominating Caucus Held in Revere Town Hall

A lively citizens caucus last evening in Revere Town Hall elected John A Staples chairman and Ernest H Pierce secretary. Nominations were made for selectmen overseers of the poor town treasurer assessors town clerk and other posts with Warren Fenno reappointed as town committee chairman and Staples chosen moderator for the March 3 town meeting.

Revere Warren Fenno John A. Staples Ernest H. Pierce E. L. Kimball Fenno Murphy C. F. Penno Oe Hawes Mapeeyyee Paine, Jr G. H. Goodrich Dp. F. Mayo S. A. Hail Elbridge G. Paine J. G. Hill W. St. Marson Henry Strupney W. C. Delano J. A. Staples

Liberal Christian Conference Opens in Newspurypoint

The Essex county Liberal Christian churches conference opened at the Unitarian Church with sermon by Rev. A. P. Peabody of Cambridge. Revs. Charles G. Ames of Boston John B. Green of Gloucester and J. L. Abursh of Saco Me took part. Business meetings follow tomorrow with good attendance.

Liberal Christian Conference Newspurypoint Essex County Conference of Liberal Christian Churches Unitarian Church A. P. Peabody D.D Cambridge Charles G. Ames Boston John B. Green Gloucester J. L. Abursh Saco

Old Saul's Catarrh Cure Promises Quick Relief

An old newspaper ad touts Old Saul's Catarrh Cure claiming it ends catarrh and influenza, labeled as the safest remedy for these diseases. The price is listed at 25 cents.

Old Saul

Anti Randall Men Rally Behind Gifford in First District

A Boston meeting of anti Randall supporters in the first congressional district discussed backing James E Gifford of Provincetown. They noted Keith may withdraw and urged uniting behind Gifford, naming Green Nye and Reynolds of the Cape as organizers.

Tremont Beacon Beacon Street Priv William S. Green Mr. Gifford Mr. Green James E. Gifford Provincetown Randall Charles A. Nye Old Colony Joris ‘Lds Cape Fall River 1St Keith Bourne Green anti-Randall Gifford Gilford Pit Norris Cottage C Donesity Samuel McBurney Congress Anti Randall Mr. Randall Tie Davis New Bedford Assman Mr. McBurney Barnstable Lincoln Goss Wellfleet

United Workmen Open Twelfth Massachusetts Lodge Session

The twelfth annual Grand Lodge session of the Massachusetts Ancient Order of United Workmen opened in Berkeley Hall with large representation. Reports show growing membership, strong funds, and prudent consolidation. An evening banquet honored leaders and a morning installation awaits.

Grand Lodge of Massachusetts

Salem's New Church Organ Opens in Tabernacle Concert

The Tabernacle Church in Salem unveiled a new organ built by Woodbury & Harris of Boston with 1640 pipes and a cherry case. Organists Charles A. Clark of Salem and Charles S. Johnson of Boston performed, aided by tenor Frank G. Lunt and bass Albert J. Pratt. The instrument is praised for a full tone without harshness. Tomorrow marks the 115th anniversary of Leslie's retreat from North Bridge, celebrated by a Pickering School digging-raising in North Salem.

Salem Foo Tabernacle Church Woodbury & Fiarris Boston Charles A. Clark Charles 5. Johnson Frank G. Lunt Albert J. Pratt Leslie North Bridge Pickering School North Salem

Maya Civilisation Lecture Opens at Huntington

Augustus Le Plongeon M D began a seven part course on Ancient American civilisation and its influence on antiquity. The first lecture covered Mayas and Spaniards on the high seas, the discovery of Yucatan, ecology, climate, flora and fauna, social strata, and Maya religion with emphasis on serpents and wars.

Huntington Ehad Augustus le Plongeon High Seas Yucatan le Plongeon Columbus America Francisco Fernando de Cordova Ife Mr. le Plongzeon Peninsula

A Waltham Alderman Elected at Large

Waltham February 25 Special The alderman at large for Ward 3 was chosen today with 754 votes from 3500 cast The Republican nominee won by 194 votes to succeed A O Delano The board will be thirteen Republicans to eleven Democrats due to a charter change Alderman-elect Coolidge an overseer in the Waltham brewery and noted for good judgment

Waltham Coolidge le Lole I Staples A. O. Delano

McGillicuddy Nominated for Mayor at Lewiston Caucus

Lewiston Maine February 95 At the Democratic caucus tonight D D McGillicuddy was nominated for mayor in a tightly contested session with party members and supporters observing closely.

Lewiston D. D. McGillicuddy

Mosquito Yacht Club elects officers at annual meeting

The Mosquito Fleet Yacht Club held its annual meeting and dinner at the United States Hotel with about fifty-five members present. George Martin and S. W. Sewall were elected new members, and a new slate of officers was chosen led by Commodore James Bertram. The clubhouse debt is paid and the regatta outlook is modest for the coming year.

Mosquito Fleet Yacht Club United States W.C. Cherrington George Martin Regatta Committee James Bertram James I. Powers William H. Ransom Fred I. Merry William ©Ott Charles A. Borden W. T. Fisher Joseph P. Bullard Arthur J. O'Leary Imeasurer Cherrington Bertram Rowers Ransom

Tort action over injured plaintiff in street work case

In a February Superior Court session Judge Pitman presided over Hugh Lane vs Armstrong Transfer Co a tort action seeking 8000 dollars for injuries when a wagon with a load and a “no crossing” sign operated in a closed street space tipped and threw a trunk onto the plaintiff Claims include rough negligence and the case features related listings and references to prior cases and ongoing motions The record notes defense and plaintiff counsel and that the jury is out and that Second Session Mason J presided over related matters

Hugh_ Lane Armstrong Transfer Company Washington Street Peas Cgarean P. M. Keating William A. Morse Banfield Moarchin Shattuck Meigs Asiel Catreras Davis Puttle Blackstone N Bank Schaeffer Coon Fulton Reeth MASON J. No Reginald EF. Daniels New York & New England Railroad Company Dedham Bose Jenith Supreme Court J. F J. W. Pickering LR. Clark KK. J. Flynn Spokesfield Rogers Howard Bradford Vy Boston Whittlesey Doran Lluisted Ve. Craw Lynchl Moore Turd Yozj Hannan Vohrdlam

Universalist Social Union Dinner Aids Ladies Night At Thorndike

The Universalist Social Union held its annual dinner and ladies night in the Thorndike banquet hall. President A W Strauss read a regret letter from Rev George B Stocking of Chelsea. Performances included a vocal duet by Misses Esty and Rice and a dramatic recitation by George A Carter.

Alice May Esty Emma Rice George A. Carter

Mr J J Hayes read Twelfth Night at Chickering Hall

Mr J J Hayes will read Twelfth Night for the first time in this city at Chickering Hall tomorrow evening. Much interest is shown in the reading and expectation is large concerning the interpretation Mr Hayes will give Malvolio and Sir Toby Belch. The play has not been read in Boston for some years. $20,000 to be distributed among those that use Dr Craig's Original Kidney and Liver Cure. Ask your druggist for circular.

J. J. Hayes Chickering Hall Mr. Hayes Malvolio Toby Belch Boston Dr. Craig

Multiple Court Sentences Reported in Commonwealth Case List

A summary of defendants with offenses and penalties includes William E. Kelley for breaking and entering with twenty five years in State's prison, John F. Martin for breaking and entering with five years, Robert M. Patchell for breaking and entering at Massachusetts Reformatory, W. L. McKenzie fined 75 dollars for liquor law and Alice Belyea fined 50 dollars and costs and jailed one month, Florence Blake fined 150 dollars and costs, Maurice Ahern for assault and battery with thirteen months in House of Correction, Catherine Shields fined 50 dollars and costs. The entry also references a series of cases labeled Saime v. counterparts, listing various abuses and defendants.

William E. Kelley John F. Martin Robert M. Patchell Massachusetts Reformatory W. L. McKenzie Alice Belyea Same Florence Blake Maurice Ahern House of Correction Catherine Shields Honor Law Commonwealthy Saime Charles Kitching Sheik Grigor Quoi Mudge Slughes Murphy Hich.hoj Whitney Nove Lollorade Colloton Lally Joe Sweeney

Contested divorce hearing in Foss v Foss resumes

Superior Court Middlesex notes Feb 25 hearing in the libel for divorce Foss versus Foss will be resumed on Wednesday morning. The docket lists cases including Shedd v Fish, Stone v Gregory, Keen v Sheehan, Saime v samme, Whitmore, Murphy pro ams v Murphy, and Dike v Bennett among others.

Judge Dewey rules in Salem cases from December sitting

Findings favor the City of Salem in Mary Mulchehy versus Salem for sidewalk injuries. In St James Educational Institute versus City of Salem the defendant funds taxes paid under protest and the case stays for law points to the supreme court. Jeremiah McCarthy executor versus Provident ends with unspecified result.

Dewey Mary Mulchehy City of Salem St. James Educational Institute City Supreme Court Jeremiah McCarthy Provident

Elbridge Pearson Sues Rogers for Mortgage Land Repossession

In a court action Institution for Savings and Timothy J. Driscoll appear as claimants. The finding favors plaintiff Elbridge M. Pearson against Stephen R. Rogers to recover possession of land taken under a mortgage. The debt secured is found not due. In a separate divorce, Carrie L. Tarr is awarded alimony of 35 dollars monthly for six months and 25 dollars monthly thereafter.

Institution For Savings Timothy J. Driscoll Elbridge M. Pearson Stephen R. Rogers Carrie L. Tarr Henry W. Tarr

Superior Civil Court Fire Case Verdicts In Essex County

The jury found Henry Greenberg of Lawrence guilty of malicious burning of his store. Humphrey Monahan of Peabody was fined 200 with costs 3826 and three months in the House of Correction for liquor cases. Timothy T Peardon of Peabody was fined 100 with costs 29 and four months in the House of Correction. Catherine Carney of Peabody was fined 100 with costs 2883 and three months in the House of Correction. Charles F. Colcord of Haverhill is on trial for malicious burning of a barn and livestock.

Superior Civil Court Essex County Salem Dewey Henry Greenberg Lawrence Humphrey Monahan Peabody House of Correction Timothy T Peardon House O Correction Catherine _ Carney Charles F. Colcord Haverhill

Municipal Court First Session Case List

The record lists cases in order before Parmenter Chief Justice Harpy with dockets spanning 425 Tlook v Cushing through 417 Draper v Clement and including names such as Collins Mathias Gallagher Boston College and Estabrook Doolittle and others.

Parmenter, C.J Harpy, J Tlook Cushing Shreve, Peas & Low Co Aiarcus Collins Mathias Y Powers Shedd McDonald Hey- Dock Krafts Morrisey Wittenden Lux Lauterberg Weisa Gallagher Boston College McKay Kramer Proctor Richardson Hardy Cole Rich Beale Mstabrook Whitten Switzer Denker Clark Brown Legge Williaims Slattery Doherty Falconer Mullen Sherry Brennan Stewart Pratt Draper Clement

Jewelry Robbers Sentenced Under Habitual Act

William K. Kelley and John F. Martin were jailed for the Keene jewelry store robbery. Kelley received twenty five years under the habitual criminal act, the first Suffolk county case of its kind, while Martin drew five years.

Keene Washington Street Dunbar Superior Criminal Court William K. Kelley John F. Martin Kelley Suffolk County Martin

Brick Fell From Wires Hits Dorchester Horse

A brick loosened by sagging wires on a Water Street building struck a horse driven by William Dietz of Carson Street. The horse bolted, pulling Dietz from the wagon and injuring him as bystanders and a doctor treated the unconscious man. The brick source is believed to be the Fifty Associates building.

Water Street William Dietz Carson Street Dorchester Dietz Reims Saboo Diets The Fitty Associates

Extensive land sale at Harriman Tenn sought as major regional event

A large sale of valuable city lots in the new South is planned today at Harriman Tennessee under East Tennessee Land Company auspices. The company owns land at the Emory Gap opening to the Cumberland plateau where undeveloped region and upcoming rail connections attract capitalists and railroads. A special train of directors and families traveled from New York to Harriman, while 100 capitalists arrived via Fitchburg road to attend.

New South Harriman Tenn East ‘Tennessee Land Company Emory Gap Cumberland Plateau Port Royal Evansville Ind Great Northwest Fitchburg Road Cleveland Fast Tennessee Land Company New York

Five Hundred Somerville Converts at Revival Services

Dr L W Munhaill conducted three weeks of revival at First M E Church Somerville with daily meetings both afternoon and evening. Overflow services at Prospect Hill Congregational Church drew many, including numerous young men, as the farewell meeting closed with music led by Mr and Mrs J J Lowe.

Somerville L. W. Munhaill M. E Union Square Prospect Hill Congregational Church Munchball Imusic J. J. Lowe

Reporters Talent and Work Arguments in Letter to Editor

A letter complains reporters omit names in society guest lists and misreport lectures. Writer cites Washington Birthday notices missing Holmes Brimmer Herford and others, urging full description of occasions rather than omitted personal lists. He notes President Eliot’s denial of charges against reporters and urges stricter accuracy.

Eliot Washington Flolmes Brimmmer Herford Boston Ww.c. W

Harbor fog causes minor incidents at dawn

The morning fog hindered vessels in the harbor with only two minor collisions reported: the city steamer J. Putnam Bradlee with a fishing schooner and a Chelsea ferryboat with Charles Town Navy Yard. No serious injuries or accidents.

J. Putnam Bradlee Chelsea Charlestown Navy Yard Edward J. Young Waltham Mass Young Men’s Christian Union Station 3 Elias Howe Court Street Boston Caroline Bt. Dupee Park Street Laily Sarah Brown Tyler Street City Hospital

Bold robbery attempt ends in arrest on Federal street

Michael Sullivan alias Horse Bite and an unidentified accomplice tried to rob James Fell eny in a saloon on Federal street last night around 10. Fell eny showed a roll of bills then was dragged into an alley off Utica street where the men searched his overcoat and tried for the money and watch. Fell eny called for help as the assailants fled. Officer Eddy of Station 4 arrested Sullivan about an hour later.

Michael Sullivan Horse Bite Federal Street James K. Felleny Felleney Utica Street Fellony Feileny Ollicer Eddy Station 4 Sullivan

Boston Scientific Society Captures Newfoundland Fossil Hunt

At a Boston Scientific Society meeting George Barton presented a lecture with photographs of fossil hunting in Newfoundland and Labrador. The six member expedition headed by Professor Hyatt started from Cape Ann last June and lasted nearly three months.

Boston Scientific Society George Ty] Barton Newfoundland and Labrador Hyatt Barton Cape Ann

Pastor and Trustees Suspended at Cambridgeport A M E Church

The Cambridgeport St. Pauls A M E Church council suspended Pastor Rev Joshua Brackett for alleged disloyalty and church discipline violations. Trustees James Hamilton and Joseph Johnson faced charges and were suspended by the same council. A new board of trustees will be elected next Thursday, with further actions planned at Worcester annual conference.

Joshua Brackett St. Paul's A. M. E Cambridgeport Hastings C. Cornish James Hamilton Joseph Johnson Worcester

Work of the Day Nurseries in Our City

The day nurseries in our city have long been doing a quiet work for children and for their working mothers. Some also engage in distinct educational work. A public conference about them at the Institute of Technology tomorrow afternoon should draw general interest.

Our Institute of Technology

Lenten Services at First Congregational Church

Berkeley and Marlboro streets host a Wednesday Lenten service at 4 40 o'clock with a sermon by the Rev W H Lyon. All seats free.

Cnurncu Berkeley and Marlboro Streets W. H. Lyon

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