Coachmen Ball in Boston Portrayed by Benevolent Association
The piece imagines Thackeray attending a Boston coachmen’s ball hosted by the Coachmen’s Benevolent Association. It describes the gala setting, the cover page featuring a veiled beauty, the committee listings, and the attendance of 83 000 spectators with 125 piece National Guard Band. It notes figures such as William Quinn, mayor John Sullivan, Hugh O’Brien, and Nathaniel Taylor among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thackeray
Mechanics
Makepeace
William Quinn
Coachmen’s Benevolent Association
Mr. Quinn
Quinn
Syren
Aarge
Venus
Vanity Fair
Mrs. Schilling- Hulskamp
Victoria Morosini
Association
Board of Trustees
Hugh O’brien
John Sullivan
Queensberry
Mr. Thackeray
Patrick Meanix
Ariel Crocker
John O. Walters
Robert C. Winthrop, Jr
Daniel O’brien
Dy William L. Richardson
Commonwealth Avenue
M. P. Crowley
William Thomas
Peter Williams
Richard Fay
Beacon Street
Alexander R. Taylor
N. D. Turner
Bryan Casserly
Carey
National Guard
Boston
Nathaniel Taylor
Fire alarms trigger after tar kettle overturn at Derby desk factory
Box 36 rang at 11 40 yesterday morning at Somerville due to a tar kettle overturn rear of the Derby desk factory Winter Hill causing a fire appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville
Derby Desk
Winter Hill
Salida Devastating Fire Tops Salida Fire
A Salida Colorado blaze destroyed twenty one houses in the business district causing about 200000 dollars in damage with roughly a third insured. In Seymour Connecticut a different fire wiped out the main building of the Seymour Manufacturing Company causing about 80000 dollars in losses and 209 employees affected with several insurers listed including German American New York and Fire and Commercial Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
Salida
New Haven
Conn
Seymour
Seymour Manufacturing Company
New York
Old Fire
Phoenix
Springfield
Fire and Commercial Union
London and Northomne
Fire damages Hartford area businesses and fire losses
Citizens of New York and several insurers face substantial losses after a blaze. The Insurance Company of North America and others each report claims ranging from two thousand to eighty five thousand dollars as repairs begin. In Quincy on Hancock street Tirrell Bros lose stock valued around three to three thousand five hundred dollars, fully insured, after evergreen decorations ignited from a gas jet. Worcester notes Gardner L Adams farm buildings two miles north of the city burned with about fifteen hundred dollars loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ of
New York
Insurance Company of North America
North British and Mercantile of London
British American of
Toronto
Connecticut
Hartford
People’s of Middletown
Quincy
Tirrell Bros
Hancock Street
Worcester
Gardner L. Adams
Iron Trade Of 1887 Produces Record Output In US
In a yearend review General Manager James M. Swank of the American Iron and Steel Association reports 1887 as a peak year with record pig iron and Bessemer steel rails output. Pig iron reached about 6.25 million gross tons and rails about 1.95 million tons, while imports of iron and steel were substantial. Domestic ore output neared 11 million tons, and demand stayed active into mid-1887 before prices and activity cooled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pumaperorata
James M. Swank
American Iron and Steel Association
Bessemer
Insurance Rumors Highlight Washington Fire and Marine Change
Rumors say Washington Fire and Marine Insurance Company may retire from fire business after reinsuring large portions with Niagara Fire Insurance, New York. Details indicate past profits and dividends fluctuated, with recent moves to transfer marine risks and explore bids for remaining fire business in New England and the Pacific coast.
Bolivia Arrives at Quarantine With Scarlet Fever Cases
The Anchor line steamer Bolivia docked at quarantine from Italian ports carrying four cabin and 774 steerage passengers. Two scarlet fever cases were on board. The ship will likely proceed to its dock tomorrow after thorough cleansing and baggage disinfection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bolivia
Electric car tour covers busy city routes without incident
Yesterday a group rode the West End railway electric car on a circuit from Bartlett street staples through Milk and Federal streets to Scollay square then back to Cambridge. The journey went smoothly except for a single blocked curve at Tremont into Dover where extra rail clearance allowed the car to resume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End Railway
Bartlett Street
Milk
Federal
High
South Kneeland
Eliot
Tremont
Dover
Washington Streets
Washington
Northampton Streets
Shawmut Avenue
Tremont Street
Scollay Square
Cambridge
Local Doctor Killed in Rail Collision Near Concord Munton
R H Sherwood a dentist from St John New Brunswick was run over and killed on the Fitchburg railroad near Concord Munton Monday night He was visiting an uncle in Waynard A displaced switch on the Connecticut River railroad at Springfield caused a collision between a freight train and the Montreal Express A Monarch car was badly damaged and a caboose demolished
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Sherwood
St. John
N. B
Fitchburg
Concord Muncti
Waynard
Connecticut River
Springfield
Enon
Annual meeting of Boston fire association elects officers
The Boston fire association held its annual meeting in Quincy with officers unanimously reelected. Frederic W. Barry was named president and Alvah Peters secretary treasurer. An amendment authorized a $1 per capita death assessment and temporary relief for needy members. Resolutions honored George Otis Wiley. About 200 attended a Barnicoat reunion and dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Quincy
Frere Ords
Tion
Lewis P. Webster
Robert G. Figeh
John R. Murphy
Richard F. Tobin
Father Kempart
John Fitzgerald
Frederic W. Barry
John 8
John 8. Goodell; Secretary and Treasurer, Alvahu. Peters
John
Damrell
William
Chesswell
Abbott
F. W. Barrys
Peters
George Otis Wiley
Charlestown
Barnicoat
Amon
James
Eleventh Battery Association Holds Parker House Reunion
The Eleventh Massachusetts Battery Association met at the Parker House for its annual reunion with about forty members present. Generals Griffin and Hoffmann, Slocum Post officers, and many veterans attended. Officers were elected and after-dinner speeches lauded Civil War deeds and current veterans’ rights and duties.
Home Rule and Gladstone Lecture Recap
The Rev. Reven Thomas delivered the first Christian Union lecture on Home Rule and Gladstone. He linked domestic harmony to political order and argued Gladstone’s policy as an untried liberal approach where the people’s voice matters, noting landholding impact in Ireland and the rise of a middle class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reven Thomas
Christian Union
Gladstone
Thomas
Ireland
Mr. Gladstone
England
Scotland
Career of Ex Governor Parker of New Jersey
The life of Joel Parker traces from his 1889 Princeton graduation to his rise as a Democratic leader in Monmouth County. He served as major-general in 1861, led New Jersey during the Civil War, and held posts as attorney-general and Supreme Court justice. Parker declined another gubernatorial bid in 1883.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Joel Parker
New Jersey
Princeton
Martin van Buren
Monmouth County
Stephen A. Douglas
Monmouth
Mercer
Union
Ocean
Middlesex
Senate
Freehold
Bedle
McClellan
Supreme Court
Large Fur Stock Slashed At Sand Street Store
R and J Gilchrist advertise a sweeping sale with steep reductions on furs and accessories. White martin muffs listed at 150 dollars, compared with a prior price of 4, and a wide range of clothing and silk goods also discounted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. & J. Gilchrist
Martin
Willo Ax
Home for Aged Couples Holds Third Annual Meeting
The Home for Aged Couples corporation met in Park Street Church vestry. President Mrs. EB, Al Carleton read the annual report showing receipts of 33 674 68 and expenditures of 19 663 68, leaving 16 376 10 in treasury. A 156 000 transfer reduced the mortgage to 379, with about 2000 still owed. Several clergymen praised the work, and officers were elected including Elizabeth Abbott Carleton MD as president and J. W. Smith as treasurer along with a large board of trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home For Aged Couples Corporation
Park Street Church
al Carleton
J. W. Smith
C.D. Bradlee
E. A. Horton
Second Church
David Gregg
Park Street
Elizabeth Abbott Carleton
M. D
J. Hamilton Farrar
Jonas Fitch
A. Brown
Henry A. Turner
George W Richardson
Hiram Emery
L. B. Baldwin
B. Marvin Fernald
A. S. Whitmore
E. A. Carleton
Sarah F. Norris
City Notes Record Land Sale and Local Incidents
Land on Commonwealth Avenue near Fairfield Street sold for 11 per foot, first sale in the area in years. taxes listed at 7 758 per foot. Funeral for James Corcoran at St. Francis de Sales with large turnout from Metropolitan Lodge No. 10. Various notices include tax overdue lists for 18587 and bank director elections, plus multiple petty crimes and social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth Avenue
Fairfield Street
Be. V. R. Thayer
James Corcoran
Coventry Street
St. Francis de Sales’ Church
Vernon Street
Metropolitan Lodge No. 10
A. O. Ue
William Claflin
James Tucker
Charles 8
Butler
George Ripley
R. H. Stearns
G. B. DuBois
Jacob Rogers
George G. Davis
M. B. Mason
Museum of Fine Arts
Egypt Exploration Fund
London
James M. Gray
Charlestown Young Men’s Christian Association
Franklin School Association
Berkeley Hall
Jamaica Plain
Alfred 8. Brown
H. Hawes & Co
H. Harris & Co
Annie Smith
Village Street
Emerson Street
Broadway
Ella Sutphen
Freehold
N. J
Chapman Street
Rescripts in Suffolk County cases set for May 12 1882 deaths and fire policy dispute
Rescripts issued in Suffolk County include John D Doyle administrator v Boston & Albany Railroad Co over an 1882 death from a crossing collision with engine neglect alleged. and John W Bennett and E O Cooke v Traders Insurance Co over a fire policy void by sale clause with a deed to Mary Madigan that was a mortgage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffolk County
John D. Doyle
Boston & Albany Railroad Company
Everett Street
Brighton
H. E
G. R. Swasey
John W. Bryan
Traders’ Insurance Company
Brockton
Mary Madigan
Gallagher
J. Bennett
Cooke
D. A. Maxwell
Superior Court session opens in Boston with multiple dockets listed
Suffolk County January term opens with Judges Mason Barker and Hammond. No trials initially. various cases named numbers and parties including Mooney v Eaton Lowell RR and multiple detours through second and fourth sessions. Norfolk County Jan 3 session lists Wellington v Patrick and Jameson v Joseph W. with rent and tort claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffolk County
Mason
Barker
Hammond
George A. Gordon
Barger
Hammad
Barkir
George Mooney
Eaton & Lowell Railroad
Northern Railroad
Canaan
N. H
B.C. Moulton
C. F. Loring
A. A. Strout
W. H. Coolidge
Mooney
Same
Same. RR
McQuaide
Chase
Same. Quaide
Snow
Boston
Pristie
Leitas
Smith
Capello
Burke
Hill
Corinda
Bonney
Journal
Sanborn
Newspaper Co. Honey
Walters
Shute
Smith v. Fuchs
Albright
Atherton
Ryan
Sargent
MM. KR
Hammonnd, J
Nofolk County
Prema J
Charlita H. Wellington
Patrick
E. C. Bumpus
Planty
C.A. Mackintosh
Inhabit Sharon v Harpers Injury Case Trial
A list of docket items shows cases including Charles Harper vs Inhabit Sharon for personal injuries from a highway overturn due to missing railing and guard. Trial details include representations by McGoughry and Grover with defense by Harper and French firm. Other entries reference disputed sales to satisfy creditors and various civil actions in the term.
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Robertson
J. A. McGoughry
A. Rane
Charles
Harper
Inhabit
Sharon
Sharp
Feneral
T. E. Grover
Aintiff
ER. C
Umpus
A. P. French
Thompson v Fargo teen injured by Express wagon in Lynn
Superior Court Essex County case states 15 year old Benjamin Symonds was run over in Lynn on Feb 22 1886 by an American Express Company team, left with a broken leg after exercising due care. Defense pleads general denial. Attorneys: Niles Car for plaintiff H F Hurlburt for defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essex County
Thompson
Symonds
Fargo Et
Benjamin Symonds
Lynn
American Express Company
Niles & Car
H. F. Hurlburt
Kinsman Et al
Fiven Vy
Naumkeag
Manchester
Dows
Grimes
Dame v Riley still on trial in Middlesex Superior Court
In Middlesex County Superior Court Justice Brigham reports the case Dame petitioner versus Riley remains on trial. Other docket items include 579 White v Nonantum and 2076 Hayes v Bullard et al Worsted Co au. 98 Studley Jr. v City of Boston.
City Council Holds Initial Committee Selections
President Barry appointed the inaugural committees for the mayor and council including Ward 19 Fallon Ward 23 Cushing Ward 5 Cochrane Ward 11 Richards Ward 12 Tracy on the mayoral side and Ward 22 Sullivan Ward 2 Foss Ward 9 Morrison Ward 8 Keenan Ward 11 Winslow on joint rules plus Ward 22 Sullivan Ward 21 Powers Ward 6 Fraser on council rules. City bonds payments and license renewals filled the treasurer and clerks offices as factions form ahead of Allen’s committee announcements.
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Barry
Messrs
Fallon
Cushing
Cochrane
Richards
Tracy
Sullivan
Foss
Morrison
Keenan
Winslow
Powers
Fraser
Allen
Short
Doherty
Young Men of Trinity Entertained at Church Reception
At Trinity Church last Sunday a cordial invitation to the parish’s young men led Dr. Brooks to host a Tuesday evening reception. Over 100 youths gathered at his Clarendon street home where the famed preacher offered personal greetings, travel reminiscences, and plans for local work, ending with warm farewells and invitations to return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Church
Dr. Brooks
Clarendon Street
Gary Arraigned After State Street Window Theft
Gary arrested Monday for stealing coins from a prowler's office window on State Street was arraigned yesterday and held for the grand jury in $1000. He first claimed theft to feed starving children, then said his story was not true and his children are cared for by his mother. He finally said he pursued marriage again and needed funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
Prdker
State Street
Gary Tol
Leing
Jais
Matt
Benedict
United States Mutual Accident Relief Company Elects New Directors
The annual meeting practical overturned the old board electing John S. Carmell of Boston revisited by O T H Carpenter Freeman Emmons W F Mann C H Thompson J H Currier Harvey H Pratt M W Berlin C H Hiscock all in Boston Malden Wakefield Abington Cambridge to lead the company. Directors meet Friday at 2 p m to choose officers for the ensuing year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Mutual Accident Relief Company
John S$. Camrell
Boston
O. T H. Carpenter
Malden
Freeman Emmons
Wakefield
W. F. Mann
C. H. Thompson
J. H. Currier
Harvey H. Pratt
Abington
M. W. Berlin
C. H. Hiscock
Cambridge
Father Hall Lectured on a Voyage to the Azores
Under St. Barnabas Guild for Nurses, Father Hall from St. John's Mission Church gave a lecture at St. Pauls Church about a voyage in the Sarah to the Azores. He described the nine islands with a population of 259756 and noted lighthouses in Massachusetts Bay are commanded by Fayal sailors, with most U.S. coastal lighthouses tended by Portuguese sailors. A Fayal woman in her distinctive capote attire attended the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Barnabas Guild
Father Hall
St. John’s Mission Church
St. Paul’s Church
Azores
Massachusetts Bayle
America
Capote
Marriage of Professor Houghton and Miss Moore in Cambridge
The Old Cambridge Baptist Church hosted the wedding of Professor Frank A. Houghton of Chicago and Lillian A. Moore of Cambridge. Rev Franklin Johnson officiated with Helen Moore and Flossie Seaverns as bridesmaids and W A Lister, A P Briggs, W B Hovey, and Frank R Macdonald as ushers. A reception followed at Rutland street home, then the couple left for Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge Baptist Church
Frank A. Houghton
Chicago
Lillian A
Charles R. Moore
Cambridge
Franklin Johnson
Helen
Flossie Seaverns
W. A. Lister
A. P. Briggs
W. B. Hovey
Frank R. Macdonald
Rutland Street
Brattle Square Grocer Swindled by Strange Check
Boyden a Brattle square grocer lost 1425 dollars Monday after cashing a check for a stranger. The check bore the name Miss Alice M. Longfellow, daughter of the poet, who disclaimed knowledge of the check when shown. Benjamin F.
Boston Amuse Bureau Opens As Theatrical Exchange
The Boston Amusement Bureau at No 9 Hayward Place opened as a theatrical exchange and general amusement venue. Frank N Scott serves as manager and the rooms are described as easily readied for reading and viewing with a company of professionals present at the opening last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Amusement Bureau
Boston
Hayward Place
Scott
Or Place
Frank N. Scott
Reber
Club Guests Dine at Local Hotels in Staged Gatherings
The Schoolmasters' Club met at Parker's for a monthly dinner. St Marks alumni held a re ner at Young's with guests including P M McLaren H C Lewis A Liberati and Representative George H Kearn. The Moulded Counter Association met at the Quincy with Col H Allen noted guest. Boston Custom Cutters' Association held its first annual dinner at the Revere House with listed attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schoolmasters’ Club
Parker
Young
St. Marks
P. M. McLaren
New York
H. C. Lewis
Southern
St. Louis
A. Liberati
George H. Kearn
North Adams
Insolvencies Hit Multiple Businesses Across Regions
Moses Morrill the confectioner of Portland Maine enters insolvency with assets listed at around 8 000 while liabilities reach about 2 500 J C Winter grocer of Rockville Connecticut is reported failed with similar gaps J M Prior stair builder East Boston offers 10 cents on the dollar Taylor Goodwin Co of Salem files an involuntary insolvency petition against E R Quimby of Haverhill William T Leach Boston grocer declares insolvency with 2 297 68 owed including 2 100 secured by mortgage Edward McKeown Toronto dealer in dry goods and millinery assigns Liabilities 40 000 assets nominal A final settlement in the Hurlbul Paper Company case yields 20 percent compromise and a stock company is expected to form with mills to be started next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses Morrill
Portland
J. Cc. Winter
Grocer
Rockville
Conn
J. M. Prior
Stair Builder
East Boston
Taylor Goodwin & Co
Salem
E. R. Quimby
Haverhill
William T. Leach
Boston
Edward McKeown
Toronto
Ont
Hurlbul Paper Company
South Lee
First Leap Year Meeting Of New England Woman's Press Assn
The New England Woman's Press Association held its first leap year meeting at No 3 Park street. A birthday reception is planned at the Parker House on January 31. Officers elected include President Mrs Sally Joy White and vice presidents Mrs I C Barrows and Mrs A E ary with Helen M Winslow as treasurer. An executive committee was named and the group will staff a table at Music Hall fair in March to aid the Intemperate Woman's Home at 41 Worcester street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Woman's Press Association
Park Street
Parker House
Sally Joy White
I. C. Barrows
A. Eary
Estelle M. H. Merrill Whit
Beneficent Society Holds Annual Meeting at Sleeper Hall
The Society of the New England Conservatory of Music convened in Sleeper Hall with Mrs. Kate Gannett Wells presiding. Officers elected include President Mrs. Mary A. Livermore and vice presidents such as Mrs. Julia Ward Howe and Miss Louise M. Alcott. treasurer reported a $5371 balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society of the New England Conservatory of Music
Sleeper Hall
Kate Gannett Wells
Mary A. Livermore
Julia Ward Howe
William Claflin
Joseph Cook
Joshua Endall
Jances Willard
John C. Whiton
Rufus
Frost
Jonas Fitch
Oliver Ditson
Henry H. Hart
Frank Wood
Sarah F. Gahm
L.tourjee
H. H. Hyde
B. B. Bartlett
Silas Peirce
Myra B. Childs
Bb. B. Phinney
C. B. Ellis
M. A. Molineaux
J. G. Switzer
Frank B. Fay
Beneficen
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Benevolent Association
Washington Fire and Marine Company
Washington Fire and Marine Insurance Company
Niagara Fire Insurance Company of
John C. Paige
Post
The
Washington Insurance Company
California
Niagara
National
Maine
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Pavcific
Frank I. Sweetser
John T. Coolidge
T. Jefferson Coolidge
Henry M. Whitney
Edmund Dwight
Charles L. Young
Benjamin Phipps
Albert A. Cobb
William Hammond
John F. Brooks
Frank E. Simpson
Eleventh Battery Association
Eleventh
Massachusetts Battery Association
S. G. Griffin
Loyal Legion
Allen Hoffman
Second Michigan Infantry
Slocum Post
No. 9
Burnside
Griffin
Bull Run
A. A. Prescott
G. E. Allen
Theodore A. Barton
Providence
Hoffman
Libby
John L. B. Pratt
George T.reed
James W. Dolliver
Lucius Cummings
Baxter
R. Thomas
D.D
James B. Brown
Dorchester Street
Joseph M. Sullivan
Lark Street
Charles E. Drake
Worcester Street
Kate F. Mirch
R. H. White
W. S. Butler
Shepard & Norwell
Jordan & Marsh
Massachusetts Boot and Shoe Company
Harley
Stations
George W. Nutting
Waltham
Point of Pines Company
James M. Ellis
George P. Bangs
Frank Seabury
John P. Lyman
Augustus Richardson
Irving i. Sayles
Phillips Brooks
Woman’s Union Missionary Society
Trinity Chapel
Clarendon and
Boylston Streets
George Willis Cooke
Robert Browning
New England Women’s Club
Augustus B. Perry
Shawmut Universalist Church
Margaret Shea
Boston College
Church of the Immaculate Conception
New Bank
Richard J. Monks
Mecnanics
Way
Street
Washngton Bank
J Balch
Eben Bacon
Henry A. @een
EB Browne
Caleb A. Curtis
Willis Simes
M Inthes
Edwin L. Sprague
James M. Pree
Soustre Chin
Lehureh
United States Circuit Court
Jan. Cont. J
United States District Court
Nelssoyg J
United States
Frank Z. Wiley
Charles Staining
F. Jackman
Methuen
B. Hall
J. C. Sanborn
Supreme Judicial A Court
Magon
Wedneyay
Boston Loan Co
Williams
Gaffney
Cash
Cummings
O’dowd
Benatail
Josson
Shattuck
Rand
Smith Vy
Halderman
Goll. Co
Bergen
Conroy
Which
Whitney
Ulmer
Freeman F. Tilden
Fred P. Greenwood
Cross Street
Qn Inl. C. G
J.B. Richardson
E. B. Hale
Howe
South Bos
Cross- Boston Gaston RR. Co. i Light Co
Deane
Tedford v
Market Nat Bank
Cox
B. & Buckley
Hermon
Matin
Jameson
Joseph W. N
Aes
Age
Millett
City Council
Trinity
the Mutual
Hughton—Moore
Roval
Royal Baking Popder Co
Wall St. N.Y
Paris
Baker’s Breakfast
W. Baker & CO
Dorchester
Mass
H.campbell & CO
Union Street
Boston Mass
Union Electric
Tremont St
Bay State
Haynes Excelsior
Wm. B. Tilton
Haynes
Crosby
J.C Haynes & Co
Court St
Beneficent Society
Taylor
Nae Signature
Chester H. Graves & Sons
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