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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1889

Page

8

Aldermen Announce Standing Committees and City Reform Proposals

Boston aldermen at a busy session appointed joint and standing committees, discussed a Citizens Association petition for aligning the fiscal and municipal years, and set new tasks for city departments including steam engines and public works. The mayor submitted nominations and several orders and hearings were referred to committees.

Citizens’ Association Rogers Board of Aldermen Wilson Gove Smith Eddy McLaughlin Kelley Folsom Short Bridges East Boston Ferries Murphy Lamp Reed Olice Department Ning -Wilson Stacey Franklin Fund Charles River James B. Richardson RE. P. Nettleton Rge A. Comins John M. Maguire S. A. White Newton Street Brighton A. White Committee On Fire Department Citizens’ Association of Boston Boston City Council of Respecty Franciss A. OsBorn Herbert L. Harding Ariel H. Crocker H. W. Putnam Arthur T. Lyman James G. Freeman Henry Parkman Hari’i

City Missionary Society Annual Meeting Report Highlights

The City Missionary Society met at 19 Congregational House with President Arthur W. Tufts presiding. The board reported total receipts of 45 305 02 for missionary and charitable work, 23 missionaries and a wide range of outreach, services, and aid across three chapels and multiple institutions.

The City Missionary Society Congregational House Arthur W. Tufts A. P. Foster D.D Rosemary Cottage Old Colony Lyler Street Shawmut Chapel Harrison Avenue Phillips Chapel Seventh Street City Hospital Refuge Children’s Friend Society Marcella Street Mission Fresh Air Fund Eliot Edwin B. Webb

Death by own action of C J Brooks Premeditated act shocked Boston

Charles J Brooks a prominent Boston lawyer and former state senator killed himself at the Quincy House after a calm plan. He had recently faced financial losses from a hotel venture and had shown signs of distress, with colleagues noting a carefree manner prior to the tragedy.

Hiis Hiimself Hle Mas Charles J. Brooks Quincy House Tremont House Brattle Street Tinkham Harris

Colton Street Widening Land Damages Awarded in Boston

John B. Emerson received 8350 dollars as compensation for land damages caused by the widening of Colton street in South Boston. William R. Richards was confirmed by unanimous vote as trustee of the Public Library.

John B. Emerson Colton Street Boston William R. Richards

The Mayors Nominees for City Offices

James B. Richardson, nominated by Mayor Hart for corporation counsel, is a New Hampshire native born in Oxford on December 9, 1832. A Dartmouth graduate, he studied law in Boston and has practiced since 1869, earning broad respect from peers as a principled, nonpolitical lawyer.

James B. Richardson Hart Edward P. Nettleton New Hampshire Oxford Dartmouth College Hutchins & Wheeler Boston Martin Cobb James M. Bugbee Richardson Franklin Savings Bank Newbury Street William Minot, Jr George Frea Williams Albert E. Pillsbury

Methodist Historical Society Elects Officers at New England Meeting

At Wesleyan Hall the New England Methodist Historical Society elected officers for the year led by President Jacob Sleeper of Boston. New directors include Nickerson Howard Fox Steeper and Warren. Reports show 433 members, 17 deaths, $278 balance, and 18 519 library items.

Methodist Historical Society New England Methodist Historical Society Wesleyan Hall Jacob Sleeper Boston Bradford K. Peirce Newton Charles F. Allen Winthrop Ralph W. Allen East Boston Joseph H. Mansfield Malden Willard

Burdette Headlines Star Course at Tremont Temple

J. F. Burdette delivered witty recitations at Tremont Temple as part of Star Course entertainment. The Boston Ideal Club, led by G. L. Lansing and A. D. Grover among others, featured stringed instruments and a solo by banjoist A. D. Grover. A mixed concert is scheduled for the 1st of the month.

Burdette Tremont Temple Boston Ideal Club G. L. Lansing A. D. Grover H. W. Harris B. E. Shattuck L. H. Galencia

West Virginia Senate elects Carr on 126th ballot

The deadlock ended with B S Carr Union Labor elected president of the Senate in Charleston on the 126th ballot. He won sixteen votes including nine from Democrats who claim the victory. Organization proceedings scheduled for tomorrow after a long stalemate dating to January 9.

West Virginia Senate Charleston W. Va Senate B.S. Carr

Grimke Named U S Consul at San Domingo

The President nominated Archibald Grimke of Massachusetts to be United States consul at San Domingo. The decision was announced in Washington on January 21.

San Francisco Heat & Jetcher Ophir Potest Union Cot Ccaces Utah Crown Point Gen Cal Yellow Jacket Gould & Curry Commonwealth Nevada Queen Flale & Norcross North Beile Isle Grimke San Domingo Washington Archibald Grimke Massachusetts United States

New Trotting Registry Emerges From Breeding Debate

The American Cultivator announces The Horse Breeders Trotting Registry edited by Simon W. Parlin. It will list pedigrees of standard and non standard trotters under censors, challenging the 2 30 and 2 35 time standard and urging thoroughbred blood to improve trotting speed.

Simon W. Parlin Board of Censors Stanford Sunol Parlin

Young Democrats Admit 23 New Members at Monthly Meeting

The Young Men's Democratic Club chaired by Dr. Harold Williams admitted 23 new members from diverse professions including Alfred A. Andrews, Edward E. Babb, and James W. Clarke. The group discussed leasing permanent rooms to widen influence and improve meeting space for interaction with distant politicians. The committee adjourned after the informal talks.

Young Men’s Democratic Club Harold Williams Alfred A. Andrews J. H. Buiford & Sons Dorchester Edward E. Babb Melrose Charles H. Sanborn Somerville Samuel Wates Boston Frank N. Carleton James W. Clarke Boston Globe William A. Dunn Edward C. Donnelly Roxbury Frederick EF. Goodrich Custom House South Boston John W. Kieth Frank Saunders Mason Whittier Machine Company Medford John H Nash Wharfinger Cambridge Daniel L. Prendergast Appleton Manufacturing Company William H. Price Quincy Henry J. Ryan Pittsfield Harvey N. Shepard M. R. Simmons Stoughton Daniel Louis Smith J. Alford Smith Concord Richard». Walsh Hollis Webster Cambride William C. Williamson William Benjamin Wright Gaston

Old Mill to Start Again in South Walpole

Ernest Porter of Boston begins wool lining and mitten manufacture in the historic Neponset River mill at South Walpole with silent partner Allen Lane of Allen Lane Co. The mill traces back to post revolutionary times and once produced broadcloths and Jersey stripe goods before fashion shifts and fires altered its course.

Walpole Ernest Porter Boston Neponset River South Walpole Porter Allen Lane Allen Lane & Co Norfolk County Timothy Mann Truman Clark Boston & Alpole Woollen Company Alden Speare Way & Kimball

The Snow Delays West End Electric Cars

Snow fell Sunday night hindering West End company electric cars as plows could not clear a bare track. Horses were used to pull late cars home while horse ploughs operated next morning. After next storm sixty horsepower electric snow ploughs will be ready to prevent further delays.

West End

Williams College Alumni Dine With Local Notables

New England Association of Williams College alumni meet at Parker's for a Friday dinner led by Judge Barker as president. Springfield Republican figures J. D. Hardy and L. B. Griffin are among expected attendees. The Yale Alumni Association plans a Boston event January 30 at Young's Hotel with invited guests including Field Knowlton Hadley and other notable figures.

New England Association of Williams College Parker’s Judge Barker Carter Stoddard R. G. Fitch J. D. Hardy L. B. Griffin The Springfield Republican Yale Alumni Association of Boston and Vicinity Young’s Hotel

Boot and Shoe Buyers in Town

Augusta readers see a list of boot and shoe buyers from major firms visiting the area including P H Rice of Mulherin, Rice & Co and A J Gouley of Crary with other buyers from Chicago Cincinnati Philadelphia and beyond. The vendor network includes firms such as Greensfelder Flor sheim & Co and Thielbar & Co among numerous regional and national merchants.

Augusta H Rice Petroit Mich H Fyfe H Fyte & Co Kansas City W P Moores F Moores & Son Qu.nee E Spencer Watkins & Speueer Louisville J H Quast J H Quast & Co Weller Weller & Paine J Duveneck Mammoth Traverse City Atwood The Hannah & Lay Mercantile Co

Ely Court Dockets: Robbery and Break In Links

January 21 municipal court records show J Samuel Risteen held for examination on stealing clothing valued at 2550 from Oliver Lumley with $200 bond. Joseph King waived examination on breaking and entering Sam Alexander shop and bound over in $1200 for the Superior Court. Clarence Sands waived examination on stealing a sold watch from F Josephine Sands and bound over in $500 for the Superior Court.

Municipal Court Ely J. Samuel Risteen Oliver Lumley Joseph King Sam Alexander Harrison Avenue Superior Court Clarence B. Sands F. Josephine Sands Commonwealth Avenue

Probate Court Admits Wills and Grants Administrations

Suffolk County probate session on January 21 lists wills admitted for Thomas C. Heades Mary O'Brien Leverett D. Gunter Bridget Kelsey Robert Dixson Thomas Cummings Mahala Hinds Lewis F. Pierce. Letters of administration issued for Samuel Andrews Mary Oar Ann Collins John Laverty Charles Bodentfeld Bridget Kennedy Margarita A. Parks Henry Carney Thomas McElroy John M. Farrar Peter W. Freeman Edmund Durgin George F. Boynton Jaspar H. Eaton George Shackford Owen J. Gallagher Maliada de Jesus Benjamin L. Fiske Leon H. Ryan Richard Fletcher Hannah Milnet Albert V. Anderson Joseph A. Seta Leah Currier Thomas Anley.

Suffolk County McKin Thomas C.heades Mary O’brien Leverett D. Gunter Bridget Kelsey Robert Dixson Thomas Cummings Mahala Hinds Lewis F. Pierce Samuel Andrews Mary Oar Ann Collins John Laverty Charles Bodentfeld Bridget, Kennedy Margarita A

Supreme Judicial Court arguments in January session

The Supreme Judicial Court convened January 21 with Justices Morton Fieup Allen Hoymes and C Allen presiding. Cases argued include Frederick Carey v City of Newton and Manufacturers National Bank v Continental Bank. Unfinished business listed, plus numerous order numbers referenced.

Supreme Judicial Court Commonwealth John Doe J. M. Browne F. Cunningham Rebecca B. Craft South Boston Railroad Company Lincoln J. G. Abbott Charles T. Gallager

Superior Court Fast Session January 21 1887 Case Listings

Summary of the first fast session with cases against Consolidated Railway Company and others. Richard W. Walsh, administrator of John F. Rahl, sues for fatal injuries from a collision on Summer Street. Various tort actions proceed across four sessions with verdicts, defenses, and motions noted. Document lists numerous case numbers and counsel.

BiLop Gett Richard W. Walsh Consolidated Railway Company John F. Rahl Summer Street Lincoln Jane J. Gargan T. W. Proctor M. F. Dickinson McDonnell Trum Adams Gastine Bull White Boston Handy Tracy Thompson Moore Richmond Rats Higgins Cottrell Ketsky Plunkett Schuler Hillson Same Fifield Reynolds McCaffrey Jen Littlefield B.w Alb Nings

Superior Court Proceedings in Essex County Damages and Claims

The Essex County Superior Court case list includes Harvey versus Paige for a contract action seeking $2664 with a general denial. Additional tort actions against the City of Lynn involve wreck damages from a 1887 highway embankment incident on Western Avenue. Various dockets include Ward v Fernald, Whelan v Mahoney, Davis v Lynn, and other City of Lynn disputes. hearings proceed with multiple attorneys listed.

Harvey Paige J. F. Quinn P. J. McCusker Glidden City of Lynn Kimball Same Western Avenue W. H. Niles J. W. Berry Ward Fernald Whelan Mahoney Williams

Probate Court Adjourns in Essex County Wills Proved

In Essex County Probate Court on January 21 Harmon J announced wills proved for Samuel M. Davis of Lawrence Giles H. Ledge of Swampscott John Meacom of Beverly Richardson of Essex and Rhoda B War of Lynn Letters of administration granted for Irving W Andrews Llewellyn R Bryer Fanny A Campbell Harriet E Chamberlain Thomas Hanners John Heffernan James McCrillis Ezra Stanley Isaac S Packer and William F Trask and William Webb. Inventories filed include Aaron Burrill of Lynn at 93276 19 William H Chandler of Lynn at 13116 67.

Essex County Harmon Samuel M. Davis Lawrence Giles H. Ledge Swampscott John Meacom Beverly Po Richardson Essex Rhoda B. War Lynn Irving W. Andrews Gloucester Llewellyn R. Bryer Saugus Fanny A. Campbell Harriet E. Chamberlain

Beukhart Sues Railroad Over Ashcroft Station Injury

In Norfolk County Superior Court on January 21 Judge Aldrich hears Peter Beukhart's action against New York and New England Railroad for damages 10000 claiming the train paused and began moving as he stepped from the Ashcroft station Feb 19 1888. Attorneys Cotter Bolles and Saltonstall appear for the plaintiff and defendant respectively. Uncontested divorces will be heard Tuesday morning followed by jury waived matters and motions for new trials and exceptions.

Superior Court Norfolk County Aldrich Peter Beukhart New York & New England Railroad Company Ashcroft E. Cotter H. E. Bolles L. Saltonstall

McWilliam Sentenced Five Years for Larceny at Superior Court

In Dunbar on January 21, Judge J. James McWilliam sentenced the defendant to five years in the State prison for larceny. The court overruled the motion for a new trial for Francis L. White on forgery, but final action was deferred until today.

Superior Criminal Court Dunbar J. James McWilliam Francis L. White Unital

Superior Court List of Civil Cases in Middlesex County

January 21 report from Middlesex Superior Court notes juries seated for multiple plaintiff cases including perety versus Sweet and various defendants such as Walker versus Burnap Foss versus Howe Saine versus same Murchy versus Slattery versus Morse Lokervy Hurley v Sullivan Foye v Reinhart and Mulls v Durgin with case numbers 9875 8009 2876 9022 2762 2518 109 8220 2941 and others.

Hurley Sullivan Foye Reinhart Mulls Durgin

Auction Sale Of 232 Harrison Avenue House

Hichborn and Co sold by auction yesterday the three story brick house and lot at 232 Harrison avenue near Broadway for 6300 dollars to A W Bailey. Congregational ministers debated the New England Conservatory of Music memorial for state aid to pay its debt, and signatures were sought for a memorial to the Legislature. The Twelfth Baptist Church Society plans a new building on Dutton place with cost near 25000 dollars. Unitarian Sunday School Union held its fourth monthly meeting at Second Church with a paper on The True Order of Studies. Boston Railroad Clerks Association met in Pathfinder rooms for a musical program with local performers.

Hichborn & Co Harrison Avenue Broadway A. W. Bailey C. Otis Kimball N. G. Clark New England Conservatory of Music Twelfth Baptist Church Society Phillips Street Dutton Place Unitarian Sunday School Union E. A. Horton Boston Railroad Clerks’ Association Pathfinder Rooms F. E. Hayden W. H. Barton A. A. Lawson D. W. Bates

Directors of General Theological Library Approve New Members

A quarterly meeting led by Hon William Claflin approved several new annual members including Rev W D Roberts Rev C A Littlefield of Cliftondale Rev T P Briggs George W Penniman of Quincy Rev D G Greene W B Noble and Robert E Ealey of Cambridge plus Miss Harriet Gray Mrs Chandle Holmes Plymouth and Mrs A E Appleton Reading. Eleven others were named annual corporate members and three churches were made perpetual members granting pas­tors access to books gratis. Committee reelected to nominate officers for April meeting. Book additions total 177 volumes 92 purchased 85 gifts with 62 pamphlets. Major donors include Dr George C Shattuck Rev A H Strong Rev William Byrne Rev Daniel Dorchester Edward Tenney Mrs W Odline and others.

General Theological Library William Claflin W. D. Roberts C. A. Littlefield Cliftondale T. P. Briggs George W. Penniman Quincy D. G Greene W. B. Noble Robert E. Ealey Cambridge Harriet Gray Chandle Holmes Plymouth A. E. Appleton Reading William Endicott, Jr George C. Shattuck A. H. Strong D.D William Byrne Daniel Dorchester Edward Tenney W. Odline

World's Sunday School Convention in London July 2 3 4 5

The world’s Sunday school workers will convene in London for five days with about 650 delegates expected from the United States. A Cunard liner chartered from New York will sail June 19 to Liverpool, then a special train to London. W N Hahorn of Boston heads transport and hotel arrangements.

London Cunard Company New York Liverpool W. N. Ha Horn Massachusetts Bromfield Street Boston

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