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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1889

Page

8

SONS OF DARTMOUTH Honors for Late E C Carrigan Dinner

The annual Dartmouth Alumni Dinner in Boston at Young's Hotel marked the twenty fourth gathering. Ed ward C Carrigan secret ary of the association was remembered with a floral tribute and an empty chair. Distinguished speakers from Dartmouth and Boston University reflected on the college and its future.

Association of Dartmouth Boston Young Sons of Hanover Edward ©. Carrigan Association Eec Carrigan Charles F. Richardson John Ordronaux Harvard Boston University Henry M. Field Adam Eve Townsend Richardson Hanover New Hampshire Old College New England Danmouth Ordronaux Mellen Chamberlain A. A. Ranney George Fred Williams Edward C. Carrigan Edward C. Cardigan Dartmouth College D. B. Richardson Ones Allege

Dartmouth Alumni Heal Ties at Annual Meeting

A robust gathering featured speakers including F. W. Choate and Dr. Edward Cowles as alumni expressed support for a prospective Dartmouth College officer. Walbridge A. Field chaired the meeting where officers for the coming year were elected, with Field as president and Proctor and Tirrell in key roles.

Dartmouth College F. W. Choate Edward Cowles Samuel L. Powers Ira A. Abbott John Hopkins Chandler Scientific School Walbridge A. Field Assoiation Halsey J. Boardman James 3. Richardson E. E. Strong William E. Barrett Thomas W. Proctor Charles Q. Tirrell Davis Foster H. C. Bliss Benjamin Tenney

Summer School for Girls at Lake Quinapaug Camp

Worcester announces a new girls camp to accompany the existing boys program at Lake Quinsigamond. Thanks to Thomas H. Dodge, the society will use land on the Shrewsbury side to host two simultaneous camps offering outdoor study and science, expanding the summer outing.

Worcester

Conservatory of Music Hosts Legislature Reception and Concert

The New England Conservatory of Music in Franklin Square held a reception and concert last evening for about 200 members of the Great and General Court. Trustees seek a $300,000 appropriation to erase debt and achieve balance. The event featured a program by students and a tour of the facilities, with the Governor present.

New England Conservatory of Music Franklin Square E. Tourjee Great and General Court Conservatory Commonwealth Finance Committee Thas States Canada Best Mendelssohn J. Wallace Goodrich

Lynn Nahant electric railroad plan forms stockholders

An effort to unite Lynn and Nahant by an electric railroad is underway with articles of association signed and 50000 dollars of capital stock subscribed. Directors include H S Johnson and D J Lord among others, with proposed routes along Nahant road to Lynn Harbor and a potential steamboat link to Boston. Banckman case proceeds. Governor Ames appoints John W. Berry as District Court judge.

Lynn Spadau.j Lynn and Nahant H. 8. Johnson D. J. Lord F. H. Johnson John G. B. Adams C. A. Coffin W. A. Bolana Adam R. Searle Nahant Road Lynn Harbor Nahant Street Railway Company Boston Lymn & Boston Railroad Oe Davis Henry A. Pevear Joseph N. Smith George J. Carr H. S. Johnson W. A. Boland LU. S. Johnson B. F. Spinney George W. Williams Benjamin F. Beach, Jr Francis N. Breed C. A. Cottin Mr. Berry Harvard Law School Berry

City Notes: Local Officials and Incidents Reported

The Boston Safe Deposit and Trust Company elected directors at its annual meeting. The Marine Biological Laboratory held its annual meeting with a new board of trustees elected. Lieutenant William B. Daly of police headquarters returned from Richmond on leave and is in a dangerous condition. James Coleman, 70, slipped on Mt. Vernon avenue and injured his ankle. Captain Atkin of the Cunard steamship Catalonia comments on rescuing shipwreck survivors. Bishop J H Vincent to be honored at a Chautauqua banquet at the New England Conservatory with speeches by notable doctors and alumni.

Marine Biological Laboratory Boston Society of Natural History Alpheus Hyatt Professor A. Hyatt Florence M. Cushing J. 8. Fay Susan Winns W. D. Sedgwick Samuel Wells A. D. Phillips William H. Stevens William B. Daly Richmond James Coleman Mt. Vernon Avenue Atkin Cunard Catalonia Lund J. H. Vincent New England Conservatory Vincent C. ©. Creegan J. W. Hamilton

Would-be damager Barrett shoots aboard New York train

Derelt Barrett of 1041 Park Avenue New York attempted suicide aboard a Boston & Albany train near Kneeland Street station. He was wounded in the temple and taken to Massachusetts General Hospital in critical condition. Barrett claimed employment with Downing & Swift and left a note to his mother. He appeared a refined young businessman.

de Melt Barrett Park Avenue New York Boston & Albany Boston Providence Columbus Avenue Kneeland Street Hubbard Barrett

Boston Cruise Incidents Track Nicaragua Canal Security

The Boston was ordered to Livingston Guatemala to probe the imprisonment of the American consul, later released after three hours. It then went to Corn Island off Nicaragua where both Nicaragua and France avoided foreign seizure, preventing US action and preserving canal access security.

Boston New York Livingston Guatemala Corn Island Nicaragua Nicaragua Canal State Department United States of Colombia France Vench United States

Bay State Trust Chooses New Directors At Annual Meeting

At the annual meeting of Bay State Trust Company the following directors were chosen F. W. Hunnewell president F. L. Ames Franklin Bevan 2 Jr Abbott Lawrence Mi Cs Cobb ieadeg N. Thayer A. Cotting J. F. Anderoy V. Hunnewell J. Coolidge Jr 8 M. Weld G. P. Gardner.

The Bay State Trust Company F. W. Hunnewell F. L. Ames Franklin Bevan Abbott Lawrence Mi Cs Cobb Ieadeg N. Thayer A. Cotting J. F. Anderoy V. Hunnewell J. Coolidge, Jr M. Weld G. P. Gardner

Democratic Ward Leaders Council Wedding Anniversary

The Democratic ward and city committee listed officers including President Stephen Anderson and secretary Garret J. Culhane. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Gilbert of Cambridgeport celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with over 100 friends. The Steere Gwynne wedding occurred at Shepard Memorial Church with Rev. Alexander McKenzie conducting. Best man H. P. Steadman, maid of honor Annie Hazard, reception at No. 47 Brazile Street, then to Hartford for their new home.

Stephen Anderson Garret T. J. Culhane J. William Mahady W. F. Gilbert Inman Street Cambridgeport Clark E. Steere Hartford Conn Grace H. Gwynne W. H. Gwynne

Minstrel Night and Fire Relief Ball in Brookline

Brookline hosted the Cycle Club exhibition at Union Hall with 36 performers including Georgie Cooper as master of ceremonies. Acts ranged from Ballou orchestra opening to 12 or more soloists, a banjo quartet, and humorous addresses about Alcohol vs. Water. the event ended at 1 am. A second event, the firemen relief fund ball at Town Hall drew about 1010 attendees with Chief Johnson managing the floor and twenty aides as twenty four dances were held.

Brookline Cycle Club Union Hall Georgie Cooper Ballou Butler Langdon Willie James Francis Parker Logan Crosby King C.§. Gooding H. W. Carnes National Guard Johnson

North elected president of Somerville board of aldermen

At last night’s meeting the Somerville aldermen chose Charles L. North as president of the board. J Frank Wellington was named a two year member of the board of health. The auditor race remains deadlocked. C E Robertson was elected to the common council with a tight alderman vote between Robertson and General Douglas Frazar. The fifteenth annual ball of the Somerville Police Relief Association occurred at Bow Street Hall last evening with Melville C Parkhurst as floor director.

Board of Aldermen Charles L. North J. Frank Wellington Board of Health C. E. Robertson Robertson Douglas Frazar Somerville Police Relief Association Bow Street Hall Somerville Melville C. Parkhurst

Year’s Record of the Salem Hospital Annual Meeting

The Salem Hospital corporators met to report 279 admissions with 199 free and 65 paid board. Beds used included the Boston and Maine railroad, Naumkeag Steam Cotton, and United States marine service. Receipts totaled 33336.72 with 3940.03 cash on hand and investments at 15879.64. Outpatient cases numbered 1875 medical 15657 surgical 400 dental. Old trustees were reelected.

Salem Hospital Salem Srrerau Boston & Maite Railroad Naumkeag Steam Cotton Company United States Marine Service

Thomson-Houston Gains Control Of Waltham And Newton Line

Shareholders in the Waltham and Newton street railway have transferred all stock to representatives of the Thomson-Houston Electric Company. The move gives Thomson-Houston full control. The plan is to run fifteen minute trips on the current track, with remodeling delayed for now.

Thomson-Houston VanTrHam Srrcian Waltham & Newton Street Railway Thomson-Houston Electric Company

Non-union workers escorted home as crowds threaten violence

In Beverly on January 23 crowds shout scabs at night as non union rasters return under police escort. Most carry arms and an outbreak seems possible. Salem police are alerted and prepared to respond if needed.

Beverly Salem

Boston Symphony Matinee for Young People Jan 30

The Boston Symphony Orchestra offers a matinee for young people on Wednesday afternoon January 30. The program features popular selections plus solos for violin and horn by C. M. Loeffler and Xaver Reiter. Tickets are on sale at Music Hall.

Boston Symphony Orchestra C. M. Loeffler Xaver Reiter Music Hall

Welch Mauled by Mob at Danville in New Hampshire

A despatch to the county solicitor reports that John G. Welch, who had been hazed at Salem by "White Caps," was yesterday violently beaten and horsewhipped by a mob in Danville New Hampshire.

Coronet Theft Suspect Captured After Store Confrontation

Policeman Foss of Joy Street station nabbed one suspect in a cornet theft at 26 Portland Street as two youths attempted to sell a cornet to Thomas L. Savage for 10 dollars. Charles Snow of Halifax is tied to the case with prior theater thefts. Charles J. Davidson, 19, of 83 Green Street, aided in the incident. Snow previously stole cornet valued 60 from Charles Rhinehart and 25 from Charles Steele at the Howard Atheneum on January 11. He also took a 70 dollar cornet from John Dwyer and another from Eugene Ramsdeil at the Globe Theatre on January 16.

Policeman Foss Joy Street Thomas L. Savage Portland Street Savage Green Street Charles Snow Halifax Howard Atheneum Charles W. Rhinehart Charles Steele Globe Theatre John Dwyer Eugene Ramsdeil

Court cases over duties on soap and elk trade mark ruling

United States Circuit Court heard two matters. A suit seeks back duties on 1800 boxes of Italian castile soap from 1887 with weight discrepancy. a separate case features the Elk trademark dispute where Judge Colt finds infringement by Isaac H. Goldsmith and grants an injunction.

United States Circuit Court Charles P. Searle Thomas H Talbot Abraham Lichtenstein Isaac H. Goldsmith Judge Colt A. Lichtenstein & Bro Elk Cigar Factory New York Elk A. Lichtenstein, Son & Co Geo. L. Huntress H. Pierce

Uncle Billys Testimonial Draws Big Local Crowd

Friends gathered for a testimonial honoring Uncle Billy Marshall. Hub Billiard Palace owner J. J. Murphy organized a full day of four teen inch balk line matches with Daly and Heiser. Daly scored 250 in the afternoon with Heiser at 238. Heiser won the evening 260 to 179 as crowds applauded.

Billy” Marshall J. J. Murphy Hub Billiard Palace Billy

Banquets and meetings fill Boston hotels with notable guests

The Harvard Musical Society hosted a banquet at Young's with forty members led by president S Lothrop Thorndike and a music program. The American Academy of Dental Science met at Young's with thirty five members and Dr CG Wilson presiding. The New England Drug Exchange held its annual meeting at Parker House with officers elected. Somerville Schoolmasters discussed constitutional bylaws while the Conversation Club met at Mrs Hall's Vendome rooms. Railroad Ticket Agents dined at Young's with 28 members. officer elections postponed for four weeks. Guests included numerous Boston area officials and out of town visitors at the Vendome and Parker House venues.

Harvard Musical Society Young’s S. Lothrop Thorndike American Academy of Dental Science Young’s Hotel CG. P. Wilson J. R. Chadwick Medical Library Association New England Drug Exchange Parker House Hugh H. Osgood Lee & Osgood Norwich Yount T. Boynton Boston & Albany Railroad W. B. Rice Rice & Hutchins William W. Crapo New Bedford H. ©. Potter, Jr East Saginaw Mich A. M. Hunt New York the Vendome C. B. Stout Portland M. ©. D. Borden J. J. Habrick David W. van Derens B. W. Bond Edna Brown Springfield the Revere W. Cressy Whitefield William Martin Dunkirk Samuel J. Spaulding Newburyport Young's Hotel F. W. Morris Philadelhia J. A. Lyon New Haven H. Hathcock R. CG. P. Co

Supreme Judicial Court session lists cases argued January

The Supreme Judicial Court met January 23 with Chief Justice Morton and Justices Fiera Hoymes and C Allen. Arguments proceeded on Nos 2088 1977 1978 and a sequence of unfinished and listed cases including 2090 1993 2092 2099 2100 2108 2106 2107 2109 2110 2111 2112 with various counsel appointed for plaintiffs petitioners and defendants.

Supreme Judicial Court Commonwealth Morton C.J. Fiera W. Allen Hoymes C. Allen D. W. Starratt James F. Mullen E. An Bigelow T. J. Gargan C. H. Sprague John C. Howe Weymouth John E. Sanford William Gaston E. C. Bumpus R. M. Morse, Jr H. E. Swasey

Court records show multiple civil verdicts and sessions

Superior Court proceedings list verdicts in several cases against Consolidated Railway Company and others. Notable outcomes include a $3300 verdict for the administrator of John F. Rahl, and a $52926 verdict for Albert D. Handy et al. against Joanna Tracy. Multiple dockets and adjournments across first to fourth sessions are detailed with judge and counsel names.

Superior Court Blopce Richard W. Walsh Consolidated Railway Company John F. Rahl Summer Street Lincoln T. J Gongan T. W. Proctor M. F. Dickinson

Mortgage on Williams & Nyman saloon furnishings disputed

A suit claims a constable seized and converted dining-room furniture and fixtures from Williams & Nyman at No 12 Union Park street, asserting title under a $100 mortgage. the defendant denies ownership. Attorneys: Hamilton for plaintiff Briges for defendant. High court entries follow.

Williams & Nyman Union Park Street James A. Henry S. K. Hamilton B.F. Briges

Probate Court Probate Entries for Norfolk County Wills and Admins

Probate records from Norfolk County list probated wills for Richard Wright of Hyde Park and Henry Tolman of Cohasset. Appointed administrators include Charles Henry French and S Melvin Clark with bonds. several estates filed inventories and accounts including Balch trustee and Lovell administrator. Guardian appointments noted for Hyde Park minors, and inventories filed for Mary Shaughnessey and John F Coleman.

Norfolk County White Richard Wright Hyde Park Henry Tolman Cohasset Charles Henry French Charles H. French Canton Bond Albert F. Davis Mary E. Gould S. Melvin Clark Warren Shaw Hannah Clark O Randolph Ellen E. Mayo Mary J. Eaton Needham Albert L. Arkerson Winthrop Hannah Augusta Webb Providence R. I Charles Albert Lillian M. Gould Francis W. Balch John Hancock West Roxbury John P. Lovell Mary Sraughnessey Weymouth Henry J. Blaisdel George B. Condwell Sharon Charles Howes Henry J. Howes Asubah H. Howes John V. Beal Peter W Randolph Mary Shaughnessey John F. Coleman

Superior Court January 23 Verdicts Include Breakings and Sentences

Dunbar J Thomas Egan and Hugh McCall on probation for breaking and entering. Patrick O'Hare and Cornelius Lucker sent to Massachusetts Reformatory for similar charges. James B McCool receives stolen property sentence of three months at the house of correction. Margaret Mansur and Alfred Meredith to reformatory terms for adultery and nine months respectively. Lawrence Nolan James O'Brien alias Casey and Charles Hardy also convicted of breaking and entering with Massachusetts Reformatory sentences.

Superior Criminal Court Dunbar J. Thomas Egan Hugh McCall Patrick O'Hare Cornelius Lucker Massachusetts Reformatory James B. McCool House of Correction Margaret Mansur Reformatory Alfred Meredith Same Lawrence Nolan James O’brien Alias Casey Charles Hardy

Exy J Arthur E Priest waives exam in $780 check case

Municipal Court records show Exy J Arthur E Priest bound over in 2000 for Superior Court after waiving examination on a forged signature check. Isa Blair faces Louisiana lottery ticket charge with continuance to Jan 30. Thomas H Smith waives examination for breaking and entering lodging house and stealing clothing worth 94 dollars, bound over in 1200 for grand jury. Civil list includes numerous case pairings such as Coyne vs Sinclair and McColgan vs City of Boston.

Arthur E. Priest Alley Bros. & Place International Trust Company Isaac Blair Franklin EB. Bumery Bowdoin Street Blair Thomas H. Smith Margaret Burrell Davis Street Frederick Sawyer Smith Coyne Sinclair Goss Hartshorp Hartley

Superior Court Dockets Update Middlesex County Juries Rule

In Middlesex Superior Court on January 23 the jury found for tenants in Walker v Burnap. Attorneys H Wakefield and A V Lynde represented the demandant. C Meserve and W B Gale represented the tenants. The docket lists multiple cases including 2941 Mulls v Durgin and 3204 Blanchard v Silsby among others.

Mulls Durgin Fosa Howe Murch Robbins Loker B. G&a. RR Voye Reinhart Blanchard Silsby Isaacs Wiley

Court schedule notes jury waived cases and new trial motions

Superior Court Norfolk County Jan 23 Aldrich J reports the court is hearing jury waived cases and the Snow versus Alley motion for new trial is argued. Cases reserved for decision. Jury waived cases set for Thursday. motions for new trial and allowance of exceptions set for Friday. court will adjourn sine die on Friday.

Superior Court Norfolk County Aldrich Snow Vs. Alley

Tort actions against Lynn board over embankment negligence

Superior Court Essex County January 23. Glidden v City of Lynn and Kimball v City: damages claimed for injuries and vehicle damage from a team going over an embankment on Western avenue due to inadequate guarding. Defences deny due care. Damages $186 for Glidden $1800 for Kimball. Whalen v Mahoney: contract suit for $600 for services. defence offsets rent bill. jury deliberating. Deveraux v Boston Maine railroad: tort for injuries after being struck by baggage truck at Salem station.

Tr. L. Evans Deveraux Boston, & Maine Railroad Elizabeth L Deveraux Salem

Brooks Lawyer Dies by Suicide in Dorchester Funeral Set

Charles J. Brooks, a Dorchester lawyer, shot himself Monday afternoon. His funeral is set for 2:30 p m today at his widow's parents home on East street Meeting House Hill. Burial will be at Mount Aubur. He reportedly had money to cover debts and left 78 shares of Portho Steam Packet Company valued at 100 each.

Charles J. Brooks East Street Meeting House Hill Dorchester Mount Aubu Brooks John Brooks New Yk

Notes on Tavern and County Court House Design

Boston letters discuss Willard’s county court house plan on Court Street with Alexander Parris handling exterior and interior details. The design features Grecian Doric porticos and a low lot requiring six rooms per floor, creating interior space constraints. proposal includes preserving a public square and enhancing the City Hall facade with richer architectural detail.

Taverner Willard Court Street Alexander Parris City Hall Griptey J. F. Bry State Street Boston

Newton tariff reformers plan meeting for organize

Tariff reformers in Newton invite residents to Nickerson's Hall West Newton for a 7 15 p m January 24 meeting to form a permanent committee and press for lower duties. Committee members listed include Farrow Bruce E Francis A Dawson Stephen Thacher Edwin Haskell George Exuis Howard Wilson Winkield Hutchinson.

Newton Nickerson’s Hall West Newton Thurso Jomn S. Farrow Bruce RK E. Francis A. Dawson Stephen Thacher Edwin B. Haskell George H. Exuis Howard Wilson Winkield Hutchinson Committee

Prescott Held in $10,000 Bail in Embezzlement Case

John H. Prescott was arraigned in Police Court on embezzlement charges involving ward Helena A. Josselyn. Officials say embezzled sums may exceed $5,000 with hints of $7,000 or more as Prescott disposed of real estate and personal property. Bail set at $10,000 for next term in Salem Superior Court.

Prescott Lawrence John H. Prescott Helena A. Josselyn William S. Knox John P. Sweeney Sweeney Knox Stone Superior Court Salem

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