Dispute Over Will Clause Leaves McClench Gift Questionable
Springfield report notes George M. Stearns left W. W. McClench $1000 for legal aid if executors need help. Family rift appears to explain the provision as George B. Tuttle and Mrs. Tuttle are omitted while other relatives receive sums. A $25,000 trust for Emily S. Tuttle preserves her income and potential gifts, with remainder to Albert if she dies childless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
George M. Stearns
W. W. McClench
George B. Tuttle
Mr. Stearns
Albert
Ice dealer T Mason seriously injured in Concord accident
Concord January 8 A prominent ice dealer T Mason was severely injured while supervising filling an ice house at a pond near the Acton line. Ice hoisting with horse power failed when grab hooks slipped striking Mason's head, piercing the skull. He has been unconscious for some time and his recovery is doubtful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
T. Mason
Acton Line
Mason
Dr. Clarence B. Coolidge Dies in Norwalk
Dr. Clarence B. Coolidge a prominent Norwalk politician dies at his North avenue home after months of illness. He served as burgess man and warden of the old borough and long chaired the Republican town committee while also sitting on the Board of Water Commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Clarence B. Coolidge
North Avenue
Board of Water Commissioners
Republican Town Committee
Burglars Hit Jewelry District For 5000 In Gold
Providence reports a gang of expert burglars blew two safes in the jewelry district last night and escaped with over five thousand dollars in wedding rings and unfinished stock. Entry was gained via a fire escape and a ripped window. Wild Cratt suffered five thousand dollars in losses along with S. C. Shurtleff at five hundred and A. B. Blake at two hundred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Wildcratt
S. C. Shurtleff
A. B. Blake
Diphtheria Balm Endorsed By Boston Author
Mrs Georgie Sheldon of Boston endorses Diphthera Balm from The Johnson Medicine Co for diphtheritic sore throat and bronchial irritation. She notes rapid relief including a case with white spots on the throat cleared in one day. Shelden praises the product and signs her full name and address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Johnson Medicine Co
Georgie Sheldon
Columbus Avenue
Mass
Prettyest baby in New England wins $600 Mason Hamlin piano
Master James Leslie King of Newburyport Massachusetts has been chosen by a committee as the prettiest baby in New England and awarded a $600 Mason Hamlin piano. The winning child’s parents and the editor of the Sunday Post announce the prize, with the instrument to be shipped soon and a note from James expressing thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Leslie King
Newburyport
Mason & Hamlin
Sunday Post
New England
John D. King
Post
King
Prospect Street
Mass
Messrs
the Post
Newburyport Postmaster King Delights In Childs Piano Gift
A letter from Newburyport reveals joy at a piano awarded to Mr. James Leslie King, written by his father John D King and addressed to photographer Mr Fenley who took the picture. The note notes the child’s first letter from school after five months, thanks the five judges, and mentions the piano’s arrival and pride in the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. King
J. King
Towboat Activity and Shipping News from East Boston
The towboat Nathaniel P. Doane undergoes a four day boiler patch at Lyon & Dupuy’s wharf East Boston under Captain Roger Sears. Captain Ben Lewis of the C. B. Sanford visits Cambridge while awaiting recommissioning. The Sanford stalled in New York for weeks. company policies keep workers on half pay. Local captains discuss the Warren Arngleman and Wilkesbarre collision in the Narrows, noting navigation challenges. John S. Emery & Co. report bark Antioch sailing from Montevideo December 5 for New York and schooner Charles Marford’s arrival from Jacksonville. a shipment of old cannon shells and gun carriages is en route aboard Carleton Bell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathaniel P. Doane
Roger Sears
Lyon & Dupuy
Boston
Richard Minton
Ben Lewis
New York
C. B. Sanford
Cambridge
Sanford
Lewis
Dan Nulty
Ocean
Scranton
Delaware & Lackawanna Railroad
Warren
Arngleman
Wilkesbarre
Narrows
Plymouth
Lovell’s Island
George’s Island
Messrs
John S. Emery & Co
Montevideo
Antioch
Hemingway
English High Alumni Dinner Twenty Fifth Night
The English High School classes of 1867 and 1870 held their twenty fifth annual dinner at Youngs yesterday. About fifty attended. Officers elected were President Warren K Blodgett Vice President Arthur E Gill Treasurer John H Appleton and Secretary Robert E Bartlett. Guest of the evening was Robert E Babson master of the English High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young’s
Warren K. Blodgett
Arthur E. Gill
John H. Appleton
Robert E. Bartlett
Robert E. Babson
Senator Lodge bill bans pressuring postal workers to resign
Senator Lodge of Massachusetts introduced a measure making it unlawful to remove or seek the resignation of any letter carrier post office clerk or railway postal clerk except when arrested for crime until written charges are filed and acted upon by the Post Office Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senator Lodge
Rep
Mass
Post Office Department
Molega Arrives After 26 Day Tempestuous Atlantic Passage
British schooner Molega under Captain Holland returns to port from St Martin’s West Indies after a 26 day voyage. Dec 27 heavy southerly gale off Cape Hatteras split bobstays and swamped decks. two waterspouts passed close but cargo 3555 bushels of salt survived. Vessel and cargo consigned to Whitney Pousland & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molega
Holland
St. Martin’s
West Indies
Cape Hatteras
Whitney, Pousland & Co
Hibernian Echoes In Watertown Roxbury Divisions
The Watertown A. O. H. No. 14 initiated eleven candidates and named a standing committee including Gavin Mulhern Leveax McGrath and Greeley. Ex County Delegate Dolan installed Roxbury Division 18 officers Wilkinson Corrigan Spellman Donnelly Harrington. A new division to form next Sunday at Alpha Hall 18 Essex St under Cronin with O HIGGINS as chair Rooney as secretary. Division 17 Roxbury officers Doherty Kane Thompson Gaffey Murray Quinn Duggan Barry were installed with Barry treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watertown
Thomas F. Gavin
Edward Mulhern
Richard Leveax
Peter McGrath
Andrew Greeley
John Dolan
Roxbury
R. H. Wilkinson
James Corrigan
John J. Spellman
P. J. Donnelly
Alexander Thompson
Stephen Gaffey
Patrick J. Murray
P. S. Quinn
John Duggan
James Barry
Brimmer School Board Meeting at Young's Hotel
A Brimmer School Association board meeting with full attendance was held at Young's Hotel yesterday afternoon. The Brimmer School Orchestra performed well, and Mr James Baker gave several fine solos. Board members spoke, followed by recitations by the boys of the current class. The event was highly enjoyable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Government
Brimmer School Association
Young’s Hotel
Brimmer School
James Baker
Government
Narrow escape on the Charles River ice
John R. Mulvey, a Brookline resident aged 16, and another youth attempted to cross the river on weakened ice near Newton Upper Falls. The ice gave way, Mulvey fell in, but his companion, closer to shore, used a pole to reach him and drag him back onto solid ice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Mulvey
Brookline
Charles River
Newton Upper Falls
Mulvey
Grand Military Ball By Company L First Regiment
A grand military ball will be held at Cotillon Hall by Company L First Regiment on Thursday February 14 189. Military men will appear in full dress uniform and music will be provided by Major Clark's Orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Company L
First Regiment
Cotillon Hall
Clark
Grand concert and lecture for St Augustine fair
Next Sunday evening in St Augustine's Hall South Boston the event blends a grand concert with a lecture by The Hon Thomas J Gargan on Recollections of John Boyle O'Reilly. Proceeds benefit St Augustine's fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Augustine’s Hall
Boston
Thomas J. Gargan
John Boyle O’reilly
Hair Mattresses to Order at A Wheeler & Manufacturers
News item notes fall sale of two paired best sets priced at ten dollars, offered by A Wheeler & Manufacturers located at 63 and 65 Manors, Boston. Name corrections unclear. advertisement emphasizes affordable hair mattresses under the shop’s brand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeler
Boston
American Hoven
Instant relief for all threat treads Men thal Cough Drops
A terse OCR fragment notes cough drops labeled for relief. Key details about dosage or manufacturer are unclear. The text suggests a drugstore label with promotional phrasing but lacks complete facts or context.
Bostonian Society Seeks Old State House Custody
President Curtis Guild urged the Bostonian Society to take custody of the Old State House and use it as a public museum. He urged enlarging Boston dock facilities and deepening the main ship channel to boost foreign commerce, calling for a modern dry dock and government aid to expand port facilities. He noted additions to the collection and the plan to preserve Faneuil Hall as a historic site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Guild
Bostonian Society
Boston
Old State House
Olonel Henry Hastings
Beacon Hill
Nantasket Roads
Cunard Line
Fort Warren
Atlantic
Liverpool
United States
Newport News
Baltimore
Europe
Faneuil Hall
Liberty
Bunch of Grapes Tavern
State and
Kilby Streets
H. A. Hill
J. P. Bodfish
D. H. Coolidge
John Lathrop
George ©. Carpenter
B. C. Clark
J. F. Hunnewell
Levi L. Willcutt
The Uric Acid Theory And Its Cure Revealed
Dr Hamilton discusses the uric acid theory of rheumatism, arguing kidneys must be restored to expel uric acid. He endorses Warner's Safe Cure as the sole remedy to remove the toxin, claim its effects appear within an hour and benefit both sexes across ages. The piece promotes this patent medicine as a universal cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Washington
America
Warner
Why Boats Hit Sea Captains Talk Better Signals
Sea captains discuss safer signaling to prevent collisions at sea, contrasting a skilled fisherman with full nets and one with an unclear load, and noting the pilot boat horn that failed to sound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nix
Shake-up in Boston as post office suspends ten carriers
Boston post office suspends ten letter carriers amid secret service probes from Washington. New York City reports 140 suspensions after sworn testimony. Officials cite loafing, drinking on routes, and idle time as grounds while remaining names are withheld. Separate harbor safety talks urge range lights and tighter tow regulations to prevent naval accidents amid recent wrecks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Post Office
Secret Service
United States Inspector of Post Offices
Washington
New York City
Post
New York
Coveney
Boston Postal Service
Dorchester
Roxbury
Postoffice
Stone Held Without Bail in Murder Case
Henry E. Stone faced a preliminary examination in Municipal Criminal Court before Judge Hardy on charges of murdering his wife Ellen E. Stone. The alleged crime occurred December 29 at 9 Hudson Street. After numerous witnesses, Stone was ordered held without bail to await February grand jury action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry E. Stone
Municipal Criminal Court
Hardy
Ellen E. Stone
Hudson Street
Christopher F. O’brien
James H. Vahey
Stone
Directors elected for Massachusetts Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children
At the annual meeting held at 15 Pemberton Square the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children elected directors including John F. Andrew, Charles F. Atkinson, Robert H. Bancroft and others. The treasurer reported expenses of 14900 dollars and receipts of 8500 dollars, with the balance drawn from prior accumulations. Frank B. Fay, the general agent, reported 5809 children brought before the society, up 500 from last year. 4221 of them had at least one parent temperate. The society maintains 400 agents across the state as cruelty and neglect cases rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Children
Society
Pemberton Square
John F. Andrew
Charles F. Atkinson
Robert H. Bancroft
Joseph 8. Bigelow
Walter L. Burrage
M. D
John Duckson
Wm. P. Derby
Frank B. Fay
Francis C. Gray
Charles BE. Grinnell
George P. Hayward
N. T. Kidder
Geo. A. Nickerson
James Reed
Barthold Schlesinger
Augustus Thorndike
Charles J. Whitmore
Susan P. Atkinson
Wm. G. Brooks
John R. Bullard
S. Parkman Blake
Margaret R. Chapman
Elizabeth P. Cordner
Charles E. Grinnell
Suffolk Jail Steward Wins Suit Against County
Late yesterday the Supreme Court affirmed the Superior Court ruling in favor of George E. Hibbard the Suffolk Jail steward seeking one month's salary. The monthly rate was $112.50 based on a yearly $1350 and the Board of Aldermen increased it but Mayor Matthews vetoed. The court's opinion will be issued today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
George E. Hibbard
County of
Suffolk
Superior Court
Matthews
The Marriage Tie Dissolved in Superior Court
Judge Braley granted Mrs. Susan S. Farnsworth a divorce decree from Dr. William H. Farnsworth in a divorce session. The ground cited is the adultery of her husband with an unknown woman. Mrs. Farnsworth married the doctor on Aug. 19, 1891, and testified that she supported him and supplied spending money while he failed to support her, with accusations of cruelty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan S. Farnsworth
William H. Farnsworth
Braley
Superior Court
Farnsworth
American Wringer Co. Wringers and Sweepers Manufacturer
City manufacturer at 13 and 15 Broadway extension offers wringers, mangles, spring beds and carpet sweepers. All kinds repaired and orders by mail promptly attended to. Telephone Tremont 76.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Wringer Co
Broadway Extension
Tremont
Boston Sample Tea Trade Ad With Wholesale Prices
An old style advertisement notes 4 pounds of sample tea offered at $1.00. It states teas and coffees retailed at wholesale prices and gives the address 210 State Street in Boston, mentioning upward movement in trade and a single line about "up one fight" which appears as a fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
State St
Massachusetts Rifle Association Dinner and Officers Elected
The nineteenth annual dinner and meeting of the Massachusetts Rifle Association was held at Young's yesterday evening. President J B Fellows presided. New officers named include Vice-presidents Simon W Cara John Kelley. secretary Henry S Harris. treasurer Charles H Eastman. directors Simon W Card D L F Chase Charles H Eastman Jabez B Fellows Willard M Foster Sidney Gleason George F Hall Henry S Harris Charles W Hinman John T Humphry John B Kelly Nathaniel C Nash Francis J Rabbeth Horace T Rockwell and William P Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Rifle Association
Young
J. B. Fellows
Simon W. Cara
John Kelley
Henry 5. Harris
Charles H. Eastman
Simon W. Card
D. L. F. Chase
Jabez B. Fellows
Willard M. Foster
Sidney Gleason
George F. Hall
Henry S. Harris
Charles W. Hinman
John T. Humphry
John B. Kelly
Nathaniel C. Nash
Francis J. Rabbeth
Horace T. Rockwell
William P. Thompson
Newton Highlands to Dedicate New School in Ceremony
The Newton Highlands Improvement Society completes arrangements for a dedication of the new Highland school at Newton Highlands. The event occurs Thursday evening in the building’s large hall, with afternoon open house for citizens. Special guests include the city governments of 1894 and 189, Mayor Rothfeld ex mayor Fenno James F. C. Hyde and school board members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton Highlands Improvement Society
Highland School
Newton Highlands
Rothfeld
Fenno
James F. C. Hyde
Newton
Move That Cod Preserve the Ancient Codfish
The codfish still hangs in the old chamber as Speaker Meyer delays a removal plan. Senators and representatives press for the committee’s appointment to obtain the relic’s history, with Irwin seeking a referendum. J Otis Fallon backs immediate removal amid House nostalgia for the codfish’s dry humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyer
Senate
House
Bay State
Irwin
Northampton
J. Otis Fallon
Henry Faxon
Henry
Bill Hayes
The
Esquimaux
Jim Mellen
Dick Sullivan
Abolishment of Grade Crossings Near Newton Slated
The Boston and Albany railroad plans a joint project to separate highway and rail grades and widen Washington Street in Newton. The city would take land along the south side of the road and relocate tracks temporarily, with eventual sale of unused land to the railroad. Legislation would authorize land taking, debt creation, and sale to fund the work, likely starting next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston & Albany
Newton
Washington Street
Betwen Newton
West Newton
General Court
Boston & Albany Railroad
Spain Grants Minimum Tariff on US Exports to Cuba and Puerto Rico
A Madrid despatch to the Globe says Spain has reaccored a minimum tariff on American exports to Cuba and Porto Rico. The move favors U S flour imports and aims to avert US prohibition of Cuban sugar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Globe
Madrid
United States
Cuba
Porto Rico
Real Estate Transfers in Roxbury and Hull and Brookline Streets
Emeline F Hughes and others sold to F J Herthel two Calvert street lots and two Ruggles street lots in Roxbury totaling 4863 square feet. T Harrington bought 24000 square feet near Hotel Pemberton Hull. Auctioneer John B Fitzpatrick sold Nos 93 and West Brookline street between Tremont and Shawmut to J W Brown for investment at 6700 each, with 8383 square feet per lot and brick houses of ten rooms and bath, assessed at 6000 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emeline F. Hughes
F. J. Herthel
Calvert Street
Ruggles Street
Roxbury
T. Harrington
James Wingate
L. E. Isaacs
Hotel Pemberton
Hull
John B. Fitzpatrick
West Brookline Street
Tremont Street
Shawmut Avenue
J. W. Brown
Also Mentioned on This Page
Augustin Thompson
Moxie Nerve Food
Ouo
Epps
Civil Service Gazette
James Epps & Co., Ltd
Hommopathic Chemists
England
Alpheus M. Stetson
Kilby Street
Gavanshire St
H. Read
Stearns
Tuttles
DR. Coolidge
Johnson
Johnson Medicines CO
Bos
James Lslie King
James
Navy Yard
Charlestown
Hell Gate
Bay
Vineyard Sound
Metropolitan Line
H. F. Dimock
Coleman
India Wharf
Chatham
Josephine Ellicott
Leighton
Bettie
Broad Sound
Eagle Wing
McKie’s
Nolan Bros
Moore
Stan King
S Leslie
Lodges
Hibernian Echoes
Brimmer
Boston Harbor
U. S
Galveston
Georgia
South Carolina
Great Britain
British
Glasgow
Leyland Line
Warren Line
Massachusetts
Charlestown Navy Yard
Congress
Guild
F. W. Steadman
S. T. Collins
J. S. Taylor
D. B. Smith
William H. Kemp
William Cumming
Fuller
Tug Hills
R. S. Lavender
J. S. Kemp
Sufolk
Hood
Ufford & Son
West St
Spain
Real Estate Covics
New Boulevard
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!