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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1881

Page

3

Harvard Symphony Concert Opens Season with Raff Work

The Harvard orchestra gave the fifth in their symphony series at Music Hall yesterday afternoon to a large audience. Raff's Symphony No. 4 in G minor drew keen interest for its lighter yet rich orchestration. Lewes impressed in Schumann, Jordan sang well, and plans for Feb 3 include Paine’s Spring Symphony and Manfred overture with Miss May Bryant.

Harvard Symphony Harvard Orchestra Music Hall der Freyschutz Weber Schumann Frederick H. Lewes Berlioz Schubert Franz Rubinstein Julius Jordan Raff Lewis Jordan J. K. Paine Denman Thompson Joshua Whitcomb Hns Park ‘Theatre Lawrence Barrett Yorick Garrett Hazel Kirke Park Theatre Associated Charities Madison Square Theatre Company Messrs Abbey and Schoeffel Barrett Theodore Thomas Mr. Thomas Boston Joseffy Wil de Heard Matchiels Globe Theatre Kate Claxton Miss Claxton Gilberte The Globe

Fire damages farm buildings. stock saved in Franklin-Medway area

A fire Wednesday afternoon destroyed the wood house adjoining Wm. White’s farm between Franklin and Medway, along with the barn carriage house and sheds. Eight tons of hay and farming tools were burned. stock was saved. Loss estimated at 1000 dollars, partly insured. The blaze started by swaking hams in the wood house.

White Franklin Medway Salem

Fire destroys Bowden boat shop and Page planing mill in South Boston

A blaze started in Chas Bowden’s boat shop on First street at 6 47 pm Thursday and spread to Webster Page’s adjoining planing mill burning it to the ground. Loss Bowden about 200 dollars Page about 3000 dollars with no insurance. The Five Cent Savings Bank owned the destroyed building with about 4000 dollars damage. A second alarm at 1 42 am reported a western fire in a fourth floor side room at 144 West Canton street causing 100 dollars damage. The owner occupant is K Smith.

Chas. Bowden First Street F Streets Boston Webster Page Boween Pages Five Cent Savings Bank West Canton Street K. Smith

Local falls and accident injuries reported in city

Debba Dolan aged 38 at 13 Eustis street fell from a window while hanging clothes, injuring a shoulder and scalp and was admitted to the city hospital. Grace Driscoll of 34 Tennessee street fell downstairs, injuring a arm and scalp. John S. Smith, coasting on the common at 8:30 P.M. Thursday, struck a lamppost, suffering a scalp wound, treated at station 4 and sent home.

Debba Dolan Eustis Street Grace Driscoll Tennessee Street John S. Smith

Taxation hearing on double taxes stalls to next Tuesday

The Massachusetts committee on taxation heard testimony from George Nowell and others arguing that mortgaged property should be taxed only on its actual value. Critics claim current rules drive capital away, while supporters say mortgages should be taxed fairly. Hearing continues at 10 A M next Tuesday in the green room.

Committee On Taxation George Nowell Boston Josephine R. Stone Whitman Haverhill Robert Treat Paine, Jr Massachusetts England Chicago Gamalie Brasford Paine John Pb Lreadwell F. A. Perry Green Room

Maine News in Review: Stock, Mills, Trials and School Turmoil

The Maine Press association plans a Jan 20 meeting in Augusta. Bangor and Bar Harbor Steamboat Co votes to raise capital by 30000 dollars. Ricker Bros report record Poland spring shipments of about 150 barrels weekly. The Jones family poisoning case at Winthrop attributed to arsenic, not Paris green, remains a mystery. Fred Virgin death near Andover under coroner inquiry with unknown verdict. Textile plans loom in Oldtown if Veazie water power priced favorably at 60000 dollars. Lewiston hosts about 300000 spindles, with projections to 400000 in ten years. Maine has 676685 spindles, about half in Lewiston. Maine cotton use 112361 bales annually employing 11518 workers. cotton arrives to Lewiston at 40 cars daily. Aaron McKenney will case in Saco Supreme Court draws interest due to testator’s age 100 plus and codicil dispute. verdict sustains will. Orono reports an unruly school. Glenburn teacher Gibbs resigns, Ferguson replaces him amid student mischief. The principal praised by the school committee, while some parents dissent.

Maine Press Association Augusta Bangor and Bar Harbor Ricker Bros Jones Winthrop Paris Andover Maine Oldtown Lewiston United States Aaron McKenney Supreme Court Saco McKenney Orono Charles E. Gibbs Glenb UN Fme Ferguson State College

Newmarket Calls Rev B F Jefferson to Free Will Baptist Church

Cephas B Towne of Littleton killed at H and Richardson mill in Carroll when a pulley burst and struck him. Nathaniel Wiggin of Greenland injured aboard the schooner Wm P Hood at Portsmouth. Lebanon and Belknap County agricultural groups elect officers and plan exhibitions. Water scarcity hits southeastern New Hampshire as mills run on steam or haul water. Post No 13 G A B opens new hall in Lebanon with officer installations. Manchester horse railroad liability case debated after overnight jury deliberation. Burns anniversary celebrated in Wilton with guests. a fire destroyed the residence.

B. F. Jefferson South Strafford Free Will Baptist Newmarket Cephas B. Towne Littleton H. &. Richardson’s Carroll Nathaniel Wiggin Greenland Wm. P. Hood Somerset Portsmouth Swamascott Machine Company South Newmarket Janes B. Perry Lebanon Nelson and Wilkinson Laconia Nelson Baldwin Cowin Farragut Post Enfield Geo. A. Crosby City of Manchester New Hampshire Charles H. Burns Wilton Nashua Gov. Head T. Kaley R. M. Wallace Milford C. Y Dearborn Friend Kaley

Gang of counterfeiters busted as bloodstained evidence found

One of a gang of alleged trade dollar counterfeiters was arrested at Stamford on Wednesday while a companion fled and was wounded by a constable. A blood stained handkerchief bearing forty five counterfeit coins was found.

Stamford

American Dairymen Meet Elects Officers at Rutland

The American Dairymen's Association held its annual meeting in Rutland Vermont with strong attendance. Officers elected include President E D Pearce Providence BA Y vice presidents Peter Coutts California J L Gibbs Canada J F Converse New York Alonzo Libby Maine Chester Hazen Wisconsin and executive committee members W Wells Connecticut C H Hayes New Hampshire Herbert Merriam Massachusetts C M Winslow Vermont F C Fearley New Jersey. J D W French Boston named secretary and J F Brown Providence R I as treasurer. Proceedings adjourned.

Firemen’s Relief Associations Firemen’s Charitable Association Firemen’s Relief Fund Boston Fire Department Fremen Fremen’s Charitable Association Music Hall John S. Camrell Augustus Wilson David Weld J. Ss. Worrell J. S. Damrell T. W. Gowen J. W. Gale Rutland American Dairymen’s Association E. D. Pearce Providence BA. Y Peter Coutts California J. L. Gibbs Canada J. F. Converse New York Alonzo Libby Maine Chester Hazen Wisconsin W. Wells Connecticut C. H. Hayes New Hampshire Herbert Merriam Massachusetts C. M. Winslow Vermont F. c. Fearley New Jersey J.D. W. French Boston J. F. Brown R. I Brandon T. L. Foote Lee, Mass Woodsville N. Y

Cotton Exchange Plans Telegraph Consolidation Meeting

In St Louis on January 20 members discussed uniting telegraph firms under a single company to avoid absorption by rivals. A three member committee was appointed to confer with the New York Cotton Exchange. A proposal for government control of telegraph lines was defeated.

St. Louis Cotton Exchange New York Cotton Exchange

Carroll v Ertheiler Infringement Case Ends in Damages

In Philadelphia today the United States circuit court issued a final decree for the complainant Carroll in the case Carroll v. Ertheiler. Judges McKennan and Butler awarded Carroll 10000 dollars plus costs, granted an injunction, and ordered destruction of all infringing Lone Jack cigarettes.

Philadelphia United States Circuit Court McKennan and Butler Carroll Vs. Ertheiler Carroll

Fourth ballot yields Wallace 92 votes in Harrisburg

Harrisburg report shows Wallace leading with 92 votes on the fourth ballot for senator. Oliver 38, Grow 34, Snowden 4, Hoyt 2, and McVeagh, Agnew, Brewster and Baird 1 each. session adjourned until tomorrow. Nashville noted as fifth and sixth joint ballots for senator without result.

Harrisburg Wallace Oliver Grow Snowden Hoyt McVeagh Agnew Brewster Baird Nashville

Farr Convicted of First Degree Murder in Wife’s Death

The jury in Portland Maine found John G Farr guilty of first degree murder in the death of his wife after a short deliberation. He faces sentencing tomorrow as the trial concludes.

Portland John G. Farr

Pool tournament results and upcoming match in New York

In New York on January 20 Albert Frey defeated Thomas Wallace 11 to 5 while Samuel F. Knight lost to Alonzo Morris 11 to 19. Tomorrow night the final game will feature G Wahlstrom against Knight.

New York Albert Frey Thomas Wallace Samuel F. Knight Alonzo Morris G. Wahlstrom Knight

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