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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1893

Page

7

Civil court docket entries and case listings

United States Court of Appeals First Circuit proceedings and various state supreme court matters listed by docket number and party names. Includes notices of arguments, unfinished cases, and scheduled orders among Colt Putnam and Wess Jr v Hollingsworth Whitney and a sequence of railroad and corporate actions in Boston and Cambridge courts. The list preserves names like Coakley, Turner, Bill, Boynton, Glidden, Schuman, Metcalf, Rigg, Driscoll and others alongside railroads and trusts.

United States District Court OF Appeals First Circuit Colt, Putnam and Wess, Jr New York Paper Bag Machine and Manufacturing Company Hollingsworth & Whitney Co Appellee A. H. Walker J.H. Betts T. Chambers G. Harding Supreme Judicial Court For the Commonwealth Boston & Maine Railroad R.M. Morse C. E. Heller S. Lincoln T. F. Hunt Bill Boynton J. W. Keith G. R. Nutter Putnam

Court appoints receiver in Morrision v People’s Five Year Benefit Order

Suffolk Supreme Judicial Court on Monday issued a decree appointing a receiver in the equity suit Morrion et al. v People’s Five Year Benefit Order et al. James C. Davis, Esq. named receiver with a $50,000 bond. G. W. Anderson represents complainants. J. M. Morse and Joseph Bennett represent respondents.

Supreme Judicial Court Suffolk Morrion J. H. B. Steadman James C. Davis G. W. Anderson J. M. Morse Joseph Bennett

Suffolk Superior Court Summary of Proceedings Jan 13 1893

Suffolk Superior Court sessions record verdicts and filings in multiple civil cases. Margaret O Shea v Walker ends with defendant verdict on personal injury claim from July crossing on Washington Street. other matters include contracts for brick delivery, tort actions for injuries, parkland damages in South Boston, a bailment stock loss case, and equity disputes over use of the Wright name and a Rainbow Society receivership. Divorce and adjournment notes included for Bishop v J.

Margaret O’shea H.S. Walker Washington Street Cornhill M. J. Creed C. R. Elder John S. Hobbs Columbia Alls Brick Company L. Whipple W. R. Bigelow J. R. Smith F. T. Benner Richarpson Ellen Welch John K. Tully New England Brewing Company J. R. Murphy C. W. Bartlett P. A. Collins G. J. Jacobs Braley Richmond Et al City of Boston Park Commissioners Marine Park Ninth Street I Street Dorchester Bay C.T. Gallagher G. W Norris T. W. Proctor James Mullen W. G. Coleman Cambridge J. J. Feely J. Lowell, Jr Dunbar Elias Ham Hillard Wiggin & Fernald Berry & Upton John T. Scully Isbell Porter Company H. N. Collison W. H. Hart J. A. Brackett

Insolvency Court in Suffolk Discharges and Meetings

In Suffolk Massachusetts the Insolvency Court discharged Max Franken stein and Benjamin N Benton. A third meeting in Joseph Sheridan’s case was adjourned to February 17. Rufus Brackett’s examination is set for January 20. Charles J Little hearing postponed to January 20. Edmund Keyes fourth meeting postponed to January 20. William KR Chritcherson set for April 7. Hearing on composition proceedings continues.

Suffolk McKim, J Max Frankenstein Benjamin N. Benton Joseph Sheridan Rufus Brackett Charles J. Little

Cambridge Superior Court Jan 27 Trial Calendar Notes

The record lists cases and adjournments in Middlesex Superior Court Cambridge with entries for January 13 first session and various docket items. It includes names such as August R Specht Alexis I Caraman Bono Wiswell v Linder Callaghan v Richards and a sequence of cases up to numbers around 1850 with page references and calendar notes.

August R. Specht Alexis I. Caraman Superior Court Middlesex Cambridge Bono Sands Wiswell Linder Callaghan Richards Collins Rhodes Marston Singapore Rattan Co Curtis Et al Savage Barker Temple Marlborough Lennon Newton Quillan Same Thorp City of Coggan Appellees Swazey Dupont Alley Grenier Pro Ams Lyman Hampton Town of Lincoln Haneford Bigelow Lynch Kennett Hamptonpd Gill Foster Leach O’brien Tufts Levy Quinn Boorum Raymond Frail Greenwood McCurdy M. R.R Murray

Boston Growing Richer Board of Assessors report summary

The annual Boston city property report shows assets and liabilities of the department with year over year comparisons. It lists 236 corporations with real estate 71,906,800 and machinery 6,421,100 totaling 78,827,900. Warrant taxes for 1892 amount to 11,566,489. Actual assets total 26,472,506 with nominal assets 46,289,771 and total 72,762,277, liabilities total debt 56,003,997, assets over liabilities 16,758,280. The increase in actual assets is 1,076,965.

Board of Assessors Morrissey Charles Endicott State House

Funeral for Frank Dutton of Houghton and Dutton Held in Malden

The funeral for Frank Dutton son of Benjamin F. Dutton of Houghton and Dutton was held at 2 PM at the Dutton residence in Glenrock Malden. Attended by friends from Malden Melrose Medford and Boston a large delegation of the firm’s employees and buyers. Rev Theodore C Pease conducted the service with a quartet singing selections. Burial followed at Forest Dale Cemetery with pallbearers from among the firm’s buyers including Mullen Adams Dale Swett Norcross and Douglas.

Malden Frank Dutton Benjamin F. Dutton Houghton & Dutton Colorado Springs Theodore C. Pease Congregational Church Morey Forest Dale Cemetery Messrs Mullen Adams, Dale

Funeral of William F. Field Held at Tremont Street

The funeral was held yesterday at Odd Fellows Hall Tremont Street with religious services by Rev Everett D jurr of Ruggles Street Baptist Church. The Odd Fellows encampment ritual was exemplified by Noble Grand Tremont Lodge E bridge G Lawton helped by Past Grand Judkins. Mr M Chatlin played the organ. A brief service at the late residence preceded the hall ceremonies attended by relatives and close friends.

William F. Field Odd Fellows Hall Tremont Street Everett D. Jurr Ruggles Street Baptist Church Odd Fellows’ Order Noble Grand Tremont Lodge E.bridge G. Lawton M. Chatlin Odd Fellows’ Hall Field

Tonight at Corey Hill Carnival Lights Fireworks Parade

Tonight Corey Hill hosts an en fete with bonfires and fireworks that brighten the hill and a snow-shoe parade as the carnival feature. Lanterns line the toboggan chute while unlimited rides promise festive fun for a large crowd. Music adds to the gala atmosphere.

Corey Hill Ons Square

Sunday Church Services with Banks and Union Hall program

Sunday services listed for First M. E. Church on Temple Street led by Rev Dr Louis Albert Banks with morning and evening sermons A Life at White Heat Caleb and the Giants plus free seats and revival sermons each night Next Shawmut Congregational and Union Hall programs feature J M Pullman D D and Tennyson Male Quartet with doors at 7 and services at 7 30 and 8 00 pm at different venues Free seats all welcome and musical offerings throughout the day.

M. E. Cuturcnu Temple Street State House Louis Albert Banks White Heat Shawmut Congregational Church Tremont Street Hopkins Mendelssohn Moses Egypt

Cambridge Letters Note Local Politics Arts and Transit

Cambridge letters discuss John F O Brien non political ordinance and ward 4 prayers. Readers learn of Pearl street cars to Harvard bridge and a transit critique. Bancroft orders police station swaps and local society events at Brattle Hall and Harugari Hall.

John F. O’brien O’brien Cambridge Club Young’s Hotel Boston George Holbrook Eaton Alice Hardy Emmanuel Church Bancroft Mark J. Folsom Police District 2 John F. Murray Police District 3 Folsom West End Street Railway Company Cambridge Union Hall J. Watson Harris Associated Charities Sumner Albee F. H. Bigelow Brattle Hall St. Omer Knights of Pythias St. John’s Court Harugari Hall Harvard Bridge

Cambridge's Brightest Scholars List to Publish

Cambridge's bright scholars are named as ten top students from the Manual Training School including Charles Hier, Charles Jones, Harry Barker, William Pitch, George Moore, George Lyford, Harrie Tinkham, Angus Frew, Emery Ensign, and Webster C. Rich. Monday's Post will reveal ten more from another Cambridge public school and readers are urged to watch for the lists.

Manual Training School Charles K Hier Charles Jones Harry Barker William Pitch George Moore George Lyford Harrie Tinkham Angus Frew Emery Ensign Webster C. R. Rich Cambridge

Brighton Charity Ball and Fire Hit Beacon Park

In Brighton a major social event, a charity ball by the Associated Charities, drew the town's finest and charged $4 tickets with proceeds funding coal and groceries for worthy poor families. A fire at Mr Charles Roberts meat market on Western avenue caused about 1200 damage, traced to an overheated stove. Lizzie Wright impressed guests at the ball.

Brighton Associated Charities Story Allston Charles Roberts Western Avenue R. R Lizzie Wright Beacon Park

Brighton's Brightest Scholars at Allston School

Monday's Post will publish ten of the brightest scholars from Brighton's public schools. Notable students named include Charlies Timmins William Hanns Albert Marston Govern Wright Louis Monro Harry Gilman Harry Parker Harold Johnson Lulu Crosby and Willard Whitcomb. Students urged to watch for the list and inquire about fees.

Allston School Charlies Timmins William Hanns Albert Marston Govern Wright Louis Monro Harry Gilman Harry Parker Harold Johnson Lulu Crosby Willard Whitcomb Brighton

Somerville Seeks Improved Railroad Service With Present Options

The Somerville Board of Aldermen formed a committee to negotiate with the Boston and Maine and Fitchburg railroads. The Boston and Maine provides good service, while the Fitchburg is faulted for high 7 cent fares from Union Square to Boston and for primitive depots with an outside window ticket button at Union Square.

Board of Aldermen Boston & Maine Fitchburg Union Square Boston Somerville Highlands Oxto Powber House

Somerville Public School Scholars Named in Brightest List

Morse School honors Somerville’s brightest scholars Jennie RK Johnson Minnie JF Jones Delia C Keating John A McFarland Roscoe Pierce Edith N Browning Christina V Buckley Georgie F Wade Juline Gilchrist Frank J Hannan Tell friends to look out for these interesting lists.

Morse School Jennie RK. Johnson Minnie JF. Jones Delia C. Keating John A. McFarland Roscoe . Pierce Edith N. Browning Christina V. Buckley Georgie F. Wade Juline Gilchrist Frank J. Hannan Somerville

Dorchester Bay eel spearing and local notices at City Point

At City Point in Dorchester Bay Officer Smith reports ice thick enough for eel spearing for the first time in fifteen years. Skating drew about one hundred youths. sleighing may resume Sunday. Also notes on the Woolley tug, Kammerer taking charge of a saloon business, pneumonia illness of Henry Bowers, no spring work on a new school, Mosquito Yacht Club bowling, drawbridge satisfaction, sleigh barges busy next week, Azar Lodge initiation, and a Bethesda Hall dance by Commonwealth Club.

City Point William Woolley Inner Bay Charles C. Kammerer Christian Kammerer Swett Street Dorchester Avenue Henry Bowers Hose 10 Linton Street Third Mosquito Yacht Club Broadway Wiliam S. Kirby Federal Street Azar Lodge No D. of R

South Boston Prominent School Scholars Named

South Boston's Brightest Scholars at Bigelow School include George Smith George Marsh Stephen Gearin Dwight Drake Ray Orcutt George Cross Herbert French Samuel Soule Joseph Soule Walter Hannigan and the district invites attention to these notable students in the public schools program.

Bigelow School George Smith George Marsh Stephen Gearin Dwight Drake Ray Orcutt George Cross Herbert French Samuel Soule Joseph Soule Walter Hannigan South Boston

Assumption Cadets Charm East Boston Lyceum Hall Audience

A recent East Boston concert at Lyceum Hall by the Assumption Cadets drew warm praise. Miss Theresa O Leary impressed as reader, Master Charles Burgoyne led the cadets, and Mr M Callahan and Mr Keenan delivered strong recitations. Miss Fannie Dever accompanied on piano, with Miss Duimme and Miss Annie Sullivan providing a duet. The Chapman Club plans a local production titled The Duchess next Thursday, with an all local talent and a selected orchestra from the Boston Symphony Orchestra. The North End Boat Club hosted its first ball at Lyceum Hall, ending near 4 AM to a brilliant crowd.

Assumption Lyceum Hall Theresa O’leary Charles Burgoyne M. Callahan Keenan Barry and Fay Fannie Dever Mis Duimme Duane Annie Sullivan Sullivan Chapman Club Lyceum Hill Boston Symphony Orchestra North End Boat Club

East Boston Scholars Named at Adams School

East Boston's public schools honor top students from Adams School including John Mahoney Ada Thornton May Blaidale George Clark Joshua Taylor Joseph Rara John Kite John Murphy Daniel O Hearn Ida Tracey with recognition for academic achievement in a local ceremony.

Adams School John Mahoney Ada Thornton May Blaidale George Clark Joshua Taylor Joseph Rara John Kite John Murphy Daniel O’ Hearn Ida Tracey East Boston

Dorchester notices and events crowded Neponset funeral

Funeral services for Ellen Dolan of Neponset were held at St. Anne's Church with a large crowd. interment at Holyhood cemetery. Mrs. J Barry of Freeport Street received a surprise couch at her home. Dorchester groups announce concerts, pool prizes, club balls, and events at music halls and halls in Winthrop, Upham's Corner, Upham's Corner, and Roxbury with varied dates and activities.

Ellen Dolan Neponset St. Anne’s Church Holyhood Cemetery J. Barry Freeport Street P. Allen J. McFall Mr. McDonald J. Moynihan Dorchester Music Hall Feeny Old Colony New York & New England Harrison Square Warren Comedy Company Winthrop Hall St. Gregory’s Court M. C Adams Street Mattapan Road Highland Hall Roxbury Poole Grovké Hall

Dorchester's Brightest Scholars Highlighted at Everett School

Everett School lists Daniel Lynch Ernest Jobling Wilma Russe John Kempsey Benjamin McKeene Edith Connor Hinch Duffy Harold YVnge Louise Allard Richard Graham among the ten lightest scholars to be featured in Monday's Post.

Everett School Daniel Lynch Ernest Jobling Wilma Russe John Kempsey Benjamin McKeene Edith Connor Hinch Duffy Harold Yvnge Louise Allard Richard Graham Dorchester

World’s Fair Trip Coupons Offer Seven Distinct Prizes

A Boston area promotion grants two round trip tickets per offer for votes on THE POST coupon before March 1, 1898. Residents in five local sections tied to East Boston Chelsea Charlestown Somerville South End Roxbury Dorchester Brighton Cambridge compete for two tickets each. Two additional prizes go to top New England voters outside those sections.

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

How the Vote Stands In Chelsea And East Boston

A long list of voters and addresses appears, naming numerous residents across Chelsea and East Boston. The roll includes D L Munns Chapman Nolen Walter Cox Dorothy Metata P J Foran and many others with street addresses such as Harvest Street Columbus Avenue and Maverick Square. The tally shows varied tallies next to many names, indicating voting status or counts.

D. L. Munns Chapman Nolen Harvest M. Alexader Washington St F. K. Nash Ashland Ave George W. Walker F. G. Mead Bedford St Trout Lenox St E. C. Reinhardt Posen St James F. Flannery Elmwood M. J. Driscoll Hamburg Henry W. Kiely Eustis St Lucyv Dreman Reson Houghton Westford St Downey Penry J. J. McNeil Belden St Meen Daniel Falconer Callahan Chapeel Iss Thomas Russell Albany Stee He L. Starkey James P. Fox Whitney St Esther W. Taylor Neponset Albert E. Aura Frank L. Davis Washington J. C. Sharp Dorchester Stephen H. Walsh Sumumer Brookine Wits Siew Wink le Duca W. E. McFaden Hammond St Sca Veeete Cies Maswol PVOW C. Packard Frank Larrabee Dwight St Greenanen Ss

Local residents and contacts listed in city directory

The extracted OCR shows names and addresses including Sallie Greenberg 14 Lowell Street and Daniel F Leehy 80 North Market Street among others. Several entries mention Boston addresses such as Congress Street and Endicott Street with associated initials and numbers, indicating a compiled list of residents or patrons.

Sallie Greenberg Lowell Street Henry L. D. Entremont Peabody B. J. Whitmore Everett Mass W. H. Welch Hanover St Boston L. Lawless Witham William B. Foster Faxon St Rox A. D. Pierce Congress St Daniel F. Leehy North Market St John Farrell Endicott St Maurice Harrison Thatcher St Fred Williams Pinckney St Wim. Grover Boston & Albany R.R Fadmund Phebin Union Pl Michael Drinkwater North St George H. Butters Methuen Rere Eed

Chelsea Gossip and Legal Troubles Stir Community

Chelsea residents recalled sleighing as a cold snap lingered while Alderman Charlie Bassett guested with a famed Chelsea beauty. The Hutchinson mortgage case widens with a $2000 loan later increased to $2600 and assignments to Nancy Watson and Irving Davis, now paused by a judge. Millstream Boat Club elected officers including M Flynn and T McLaughlin as directors.

Charlie Bassett Chelsea Joel R. Wyman Mr. Hutchinson Hutchinson Nancy Watson Irving Davis Justice Morton Meris Millstream Boat Club M. Flynn T. McLaughlin J. P. O’brien F. Murphy J. A. Flynn D. Sullivan G. F. Simonds R. Nelson R. Dillion P. L. Murtha

Chelsea’s Brightest Scholars Highlight Chelsea Public Schools

Shurtleff School names top scholars Willie Parker George Chack Mortimer Scolville Lena Wiggin Harry Wiggin Harry Blackette Alfred Simpson Harry Simpson Edith Forrstall and Charlie Smith. The list showcases Chelsea’s public school students to watch this year.

Willie Parker George Chack Mortimer Scolville Lena Wiggin Harry Wiggin Harry Blackette Alfred Simpson Harry Simpson Edith Forrstall Charlie Smith

Charlestown Christmas Festivities and Local Notices

In Charlestown the St Mary’s Sunday school held its annual Christmas festival with bags of candy pictures and holiday cards for the children. Gifts were distributed by Rev Father Allison and school leaders received gold watches. Also noted: Odd Fellows installation at Hall and a Cadets party with music by Holbrock’s orchestra. Mentions a St Francis de Sales Y M C T A event and a reunion of Sunday school teachers. Calls to subsidize transfer checks by West End Railway and notes on E Z club activities. Bunker Hill region covered.

St. Mary’s Sunday School Father Allison Frank Mahoney Alice Powers Holbrock James I. Roe Boston Postoffice Clerks’ Associaation St Francis de Sales Y. M.C. T. A Charlies E. Parker Charlestown Cadets Woburn Phalanx St. Francis da Sales Monument Hall McCabe Little Mabel Hovt Bunker Hill Street Henry B. Leighton Camp Sons of Veterans of Somerville Grand Army Hall Gilman Square West End Railway Company Winter Hill Highland Avenue Pollard Squire Charlestown Neck Somerville Charlestown Boston Somervile Jack Denny Easy Club New York E. Z S. Bunker Hilt

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