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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1895
Page
5
A government court schedule lists cases across Supreme Judicial Court and County, including Harrison vs Moran, Holmes vs Jordan, and many gas and railroad company matters. It outlines sessions by date and judge, with ordering and transfer notes for fifth, July, January speedy lists, and a January special list.
Miniature almanac notes day length moon rise and high tides. Reports numerous arrivals, departures, and tugs towing barges from Boston Philadelphia and New York with merchandise and passengers. Several steamers and schooners listed with routes and conditions noted.
A scrambled OCR line shows monetary figures such as 10.00 20.00 8.00 9.00 18.00 7.00 with currency symbols, but no clear context or narrative. The snippet lacks identifiable people, places, or events to anchor a fuller news item.
Massachusetts Suffolk Superior Court orders libellant to publish libel and order in Boston Post for three weeks and mail or serve attested copy to libellee John W. Mackintire, to appear February first Monday and show cause why prayer should not be granted. Clerk Jos. A. Willard. Attest Theodore M. Osborne.
Petronella Holm of Somerville files a libel in Middlesex Superior Court seeking a divorce from her husband Anton R. Holm of Helsingborg Sweden, deserted since April 12, 1888 after three years of separation, with custody sought for their child Emily Holm born May 1, 1885, and Massachusetts residence since April 12, 1888. The petition requests customary decrees and custody orders as justice requires.
December 19 1894 the libelant is ordered to publish and notify the libellee to appear before the Cambridge justices on the first Monday of February by attested copy of libel and order in the Boston Post for three weeks and by registered letter to the libellee’s last known address to show cause why the libel prayers should not be granted. The record is signed by Clerk Theo. Hurd.
In Suffolk county Boston the Supreme Judicial Court orders the petitioner to publish an attested copy of the petition and this order once weekly for three weeks in the Boston Post. The last publication must be at least thirty days before the first Monday of March next. The notice invites all interested persons to appear and show cause why the petition should not be granted. December 31, 1894. John Noble, Clerk. Attest Co. H. Cooper, Asst. Clerk.
Bertha MacDonald of Boston seeks a divorce from Jacob McDonald, formerly of Albany, for desertion beginning February 1, 1888. She states she has resided in the Commonwealth for five years and requests such orders and decrees as just. Dated December 4, 1894.
Clerk Jos A Willard orders Jacob McDonald to appear in Suffolk County court on the first Monday of February. An attested copy of the libel and this order must be published weekly in the Boston Post for three weeks, with final publication at least fourteen days before February. A registered letter with the libel and order should be sent to the libellee’s last known address. The libellor may show cause why the libel should not be granted.
Suffolk Superior Court October sitting orders FISHEL BROS to publish notice in the Boston Post and appear February first to answer a contract suit for three thousand dollars. Defendant firm Wheeler Blodgett Co and Edward Wheeler not resident in Commonwealth. service not made. case to next sitting until notice given.
Emily A. Smith of Everett files a libel for divorce from John F. Smith of parts unknown, citing marriage in Boston on November 17 1888 and desertion on March 4 1889 lasting three years, asking for a decree and related orders.
December 20, 1894 libellant must notify libellee to attend before the Cambridge Justices on the first Monday of February. An attested copy of the libel and order will be published in the Boston Post three weeks, last publication four days prior, to show cause why the prayer in the libel should not be granted. The Clerk THE C HURD. Attest: THI. C Hurd.
By authority of the Commissioner of Wires the 1895 undergrounding district in Boston is defined. The boundary follows the 1894 district from Ferdinand and Tremont through Tremont to La Grange then Washington Beach Kingston Essex to the harbor line and Harbor Commissioners line to Foster’s and Rowe’s wharves, across Atlantic Avenue, Broad Franklin Washington Bromfield Tremont Park Beacon Charles Boylston Park Square Columbus Ferdinand Castle square to the starting point. John R. Murphy Commissioner of Wires.
The subscribers Emma B. Davis and Philip B. Davis of Brookline are appointed administrators of the estate of Frederick S. Davis late of Brookline Norfolk deceased intestate. All creditors must exhibit claims and all debtors must pay to the administrators at Brookline on December 26, 1894. Admis.
Notice states the subscriber appointed executor of the will of Nah Noonan late of Revere Suffolk deceased testate and has taken bond. All creditors must exhibit claims and debtors pay to William Noonan Executor Boston January 4 1895 Revere.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts probate court directs notice to all interested in the Delang March will trust in Watertown. Ward Motis seeks authority to release vested and contingent rights in lots on Franklin Mount Auburn and Walnut streets, per plan dated Sept 1 1870. Court to convene January 15 1895 in Lowell to show cause. publication in Boston Post required weekly for three weeks.
Stillman P. March as trustee under the will of Delano March petitions the court to act as trustee for parcels on Mount Auburn Street and Franklin Street as described in deeds recorded in Books 1623 499 1658 854 and 1707 301. The petitioner is ordered to publish the citation in three successive weeks in the Boston Post.
Suffolk se probate court issues citation to heirs and interested parties in Maine estate matter of Charles Deake deceased of Portland Cumberland County Maine. Stephen C Perry petitions for copy will filing and letters of administration with will annexed to be granted. hearing set February 14 1895 in Boston. Publication required in Boston Post for three weeks.
Suffolk probate court requires heirs at law and all interested parties to appear January 24, 1895, to show cause why will of John Macleod should not be admitted. Sarah A. Flinn petitions letters testamentary without surety. Publication to run weekly for three weeks in Boston Post, with copies sent seven days before court date. Judge John W. McKim. Register Elijah George.
Suffolk Probate Court issues a citation to heirs and creditors in the estate of Valaria M Martin late of Boston to show cause why Charles A Wood of Boston should be granted administration without bond. Public notice to run weekly in the Boston Post for three weeks, last publication at least one day before the January 24 1895 hearing.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts cites Chloe Ann Hill in the probate matter for the estate of David Hill, late of Boston. The notice, issued by Judge John W. McKim, requests appearance in the Suffolk Probate Court and directs publication in the Boston Post with service by mail or delivery to all known parties prior to the court date.
Suffolk probate court to the next of kin and interested parties of Cor Nelius Donevan late of Boston. Administrator Martin Donovan seeks distribution of remaining estate balance among kin. You must appear at noon to show cause why distribution should not be approved. Citation to be published weekly for three weeks in the Boston Post, last publication at least one day before court on January 8.
Next of kin creditors and interested persons are summoned to attend the Probate Court in Boston Suffolk County on January 24 1896 at 10 in the forenoon to show cause why Katie T Brannan of Boston should not receive letters of administration without surety. Notice to be published weekly for three weeks in the Boston Post, last publication to be at least one day before the court. Elwjah E ge Register.
In Suffolk County Probate Court on January 3 1895 Jacob Baruch Asikowitz and Samuel Asikowitz requested name changes to Jacob Baruch Askowith and Samuel Askowith. Court decreed the changes and ordered public notice in the Boston Post for three consecutive weeks with oath returns. Judge John W McKim ruled probate.
The estate of Margaret Gormley of Boston seeks probate with Philip J. Gormley named executor without bond. Cite for appearance January 17, 1895, 10 a.m. at Suffolk Probate Court to show cause why letters testamentary should not be issued. Public notice to be run weekly for three weeks in the Boston Post and sent to all known heirs seven days prior. Witness Judge John W. McKim dated December 31, 1894.
Next of kin and all interested in the Mary H Drayton estate in Boston are cited. JOSIAH OAKES of Malden files for letters testamentary with one executor unbonded as the other is deceased. Court date January 17 1895 at ten am. publish weekly for three weeks in the Boston Post.
The estate of Ellen O Connor of Boston faces probate with Mary J O Connor seeking letters testamentary without bond. A public citation commands appearance January 17 1895 in Boston Probate Court to show cause and publish notice to interested parties. John W McKim Judge. Elijah George Register.
The estate of Peter F Hagerty of Boston Suffolk County advances probate proceedings. Mary Sullivan asks letters testamentary to be issued executrix without bond. Citations require appearance at the Probate Court in Boston on January 17, 4895 at 10 a.m. for three weeks, with last publication before then.
Norfolk probate court issues citation to heirs in Randolph county. Patrick Kinnier, administrator, seeks license to sell the entire real estate to pay debts and administration charges. Hearing set at Hyde Park on January 23, 1895, with service by notice or publication. George White, judge. TONATHAN COBB, Register.
Lizzie M Hackett is appointed administratrix of the estate of Eugene f F Hackett late of Boston Suffolk deceased intestate she has taken the trust by bond All persons with claims must exhibit and all debtors must pay to Lizzie M Hackett Admx 220 Devonshire St Boston
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