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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1896

Page

5

Along the Water Front Roster of Local Shipping News

Reports from a harbor show the Roman from Liverpool and the Tallahassee from Savannah as the day’s notable arrivals. The Boston from Yarmouth delayed by sailing, tug Samson’s captain faced criticism over a barge’s crew rescue, and safety recalls mark memorials of past wrecks including the Ellie and Sea King’s Long Island Sound tasks. Local fisheries shift to Placentia Bay as Fortune Bay herring harvest fails. Wrestler, once American, dismasted on voyage to Hakodate, is now repaired in Yokohama. The Red Cross travels to Norfolk to load cargo for Bristol England.

Arrow Roman Liverpool Tallahassee Savannah Boston Yarmouth N. S Henry Clay Rood Samson St. Paul Sea King Long Island Sound Lloyd Ellie North Sea Camer Crathie Westoff Ormerly Hakodate Yokohama Fo Red Cross Norfolk Bristol Eng

Court Calendar and Docket Highlights Across Suffolk Courts

The Supreme Judicial Court and Superior Court calendars list cases for a Tuesday session, including Pease versus county commissioners and Wisdom versus Malen. Multiple docket entries name plaintiffs, defendants, and corporate litigants across civil, equity, and stock-exchange matters in Boston, with sessions chaired by Justices Morton, Lilley, Gaskill, and Mason.

Supreme Judicial Court Suffolk Equity Morton Pease Wisdom Malen Wood Carter Phillips Rowe Harriman Woburn Electric Light Co Gale Chatman Sprague Swasey Emerson Fitz Wirth Chase Webster Hale Hall O’ Herron Gray Same Lunt Couch

Maritime arrivals and sailings in Atlantic ports

The notice lists arrivals and sailings of steamers and barges between January 23 and

Divorce Suit Seeks Custody and Support for Covey Family

Annie Adeline Covey of Boston asks Suffolk Superior Court to grant a divorce from Colin C. Covey now in Halifax Nova Scotia. She alleges cruel and abusive treatment since 1888, failure to provide support, and seeks custody of five minor children plus attachment of Colin’s estate to secure maintenance.

Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Superior Court Suffolk Boston A. Covey Colin C. Covey Halifax Nova Scotia Boston Aforesaid, On, To Wit, the 15Th Day of November, A. D Col N C. Covey Ibellee Ife Charles H. Covey Hllend. Covey William H. Covey Adeline D. Covey Rebekah R. Covey A. D Annie Adeline Covey

Passage News from Vineyard Sound Report

Nobska in Vineyard Sound reports a tug Underwriter towing two barges passing north at 7 am. A steamer Bernesia (Br) heads to New York after passing south at 8 am. Wind north, light to moderate, cloudy conditions observed.

Gem Nobska Vineyard Sound Bernesia Boston New York Liverpool State St Alexander Martin St. Paul Jan. Su Paris London Southampton Havre International Navigation CO Bowling Green L. H. Palmer Old State House

Boston Aldermen Notice on Petition Hearing February 8 1896

City of Boston Board of Aldermen orders notice of petition hearing for February 8 at 3 PM. Publishes copy of petition three times in Boston Morning Journal and Boston Post and serves owners of adjoining estates. J M Galvin City Clerk signs true copy.

City OF Boston Board of Aldermen Boston Morning Journal Boston Post J. M. Galvin M. Galvin

Notice to Libelee in Suffolk Court Libel Case

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Suffolk Superior Court orders libellant to publish the libel and order in Boston Post for three weeks and mail or serve the libelee Colin C. Covey with copies before the first Monday of March to show cause why the libel should not be granted. Clerk Jos. A. Willard. Attest Wellington Wells.

Divorce Petition in Suffolk Court by Dora Priestman

Dora A Priestman of Boston petitions the Suffolk Superior Court for a divorce from Bernard N Priestman of New York after three years of desertion dating from January 2 183. The libellant states marriage occurred August 17 1583 in Sussex and seeks such decrees as justice requires.

Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Superior Court Suffolk Boston Suffulk Dora A Bernard N, Priestman City of New York New York Lynoa Sussex Massachusetts Bernard N. Priestimuan Liay Dora A. Priestman

Libel Notice in Suffolk Superior Court Boston 1896

Clerk orders the abellant to notify Bernard N. Priestman of the libel pendency and appear March on the first Monday in Boston. Publication of an attested copy in the Boston Post for three weeks is required, with a registered letter sent to the libellee's last known address.

Divorce Bill by Lydia J Goodrich in Malden

Lydia J Goodrich of Boston declares she was married to Charles E Goodrich in Somerworth New Hampshire on November 5 18 something and lived in Malden with him until December 2 1800 when he deserted her for over three years and neglects maintenance She asks for divorce and to resume her maiden name Lydia J Curtis filed January 10 1896 in Suffolk Superior Court Suffolk County Massachusetts

Commonwealth OF Massachuse Superior Court Suffolk Boston Lydia J. Goodrich Charles Ke, Goodrich Centre Malden Milclesex Charles E. Godrich Lydia J. Curtis

Libel Notice in Suffolk Superior Court Boston 1896

In Suffolk County Massachusetts the Superior Court Clerk’s Office in Boston orders the libellant to publish the libel in the Boston Post for three weeks and mail or serve the libel and order to the libellee before the first Monday of March. The attested copy must show cause why the prayer of the libel should not be granted. Attest Wellington Wells Asst. Clerk.

Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Suffolk Superior Court Boston Colin C. Covey County of Boston Post Jos A. Willard Wellington Wells Abellant Bernard N. Priestman Vymuri Asst Clek

Probate Notice in Boston for James McElroy estate

Suffolk Probate Court cites heirs and creditors in the estate of James McElroy, deceased of Boston to show cause why administration should not be granted to Mary McElroy without bond. Public notice runs weekly for three weeks in the Boston Post. date February 6, 1896, at ten o'clock. Judge John W. McKim signs. Elijah George, Register.

Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Suffolk James McElroy Boston Mary McElroy Boston Post John W. McKim Esquire Elijah George Register

Estate of Joan Cauley Probate Notice

Middlesex Probate Court issues letters of administration to Jabez A. Sawyer for the estate of Joan Cauley who died in Medford intestate with no known widow or heirs. Court to be held January 28, 1896 in Cambridge to show cause. Boston Post to publish notice. Witness Judge Charles J. McIntire. Register S. H. Folsom.

Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Middlesex Joan Cauley Medford Commonwealth Jabez A. Sawyer Cambridge Boston Post Boston Charles J. McIntire Esquire S. H. Folsom Register

Probate Court Citations for Sarah J Rollins Estate

Middlesex Probate Court cites heirs creditors and all interested in the estate of Sarah J Rollins late of Melrose to show cause why administration should not be granted to Levi B Krollins without bond. Citation to appear January 28 at Cambridge Probate Court. Public notice by S. H. Folsom Register.

Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Middlesex Sarah J. Rollins Melrose Levi B. Kolins Cambridge Boston Post Boston Charles J. McIntire Esquire S. H. Folsom. Register

Probate of Dominick Toy estate in Boston

The Probate Court in Suffolk County, Boston, will hear the will of Dominick Toy on January 30, 1896. Thomas B. Fitz, Patrick Tighe and John Tighe petition letters testamentary for the estate without bond. Public notice by Boston Post for three weeks is required. Witness J W McKim, January 13, 1896.

Citation in Suffolk Probate Court for Lucy Snelling estate

The Suffolk Probate Court requires heirs and creditors of Lucy Snelling, late of Boston, to appear February 6, 1896, at 10 a.m. to show cause why William J Gerrish of Boston should not be granted a bond without surety. Public notice to run weekly for three weeks in the Boston Post. Judge John W. McKim, January 22, 1896.

COMMONWEALTH _ OF MASSACHUSETTS Sufftock Boston Suffolk Boston Post John W. McKim Esquire Yar Elijah George Register

Probate notice of will for Michael J Dagney estate

The estate of Michael J Dagney late of Boston is cited for probate. Delia T Kane petitions for letters testamentary without bond. Court in Boston Suffolk on January 30 1896 at ten in the forenoon. Public notice by Boston Post and by mailed copies to interested parties seven days before hearing. Judge John W McKim presiding.

Probate Court Probate of Jane Merriam Will

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Probate Court cites heirs and next of kin in Lexington for the estate of Jane Merriam. Matthew H. Merriam seeks letters testamentary without bond. Hearing set in Cambridge January 28, 1896. notice to be published weekly for three weeks in the Boston Post. Witness Judge Charles J. McIntire.

Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Middlesex Jane Merriam Tate Lexington Matthew H. Merriam Cambridge Boston Post Boston Charles J. McIntire Squire S. H. Folsom Register

Fidelia Pierce Sues for Divorce From John H. Pierce

Fidelia Pierce of Marlborough files a suit in Middlesex County Superior Court seeking a divorce from John H. Pierce for desertion after their marriage on April 3 1856. She requests restoration of her maiden name Fidelia Temple, with the filing dated January 18 1896.

Middlesex Fidella Pierce Marlborough John H. Pierce Chicago Trinois Fidelia Temple Fidelia Pierce

Estate of Ellen Hegarty Citations in Probate Court

A petition to the estate of Ellen Hegarty late of Boston seeks appointment of Michael J Moore without bond. Citation issued to appear January 30 1896 at ten in the forenoon in Boston to show cause why the petition should not be granted. Public notice to be run weekly for three weeks in the Boston West. Witness John W McKim Esquire Judge. Elijah George Register.

Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Suffolk Dominick Toy Boston Thomas B. Fitz Patrick John Tighe Boston Post W Mc- Kim Esquire Elijah George Register Michael J. Dagney Delia T. Kane John W. McKim Ellen Hegarty Michael J. Moore Boston West William Small Chelsea Thomas Mair Sid Troston Boston Lost Jonan W. McKim Daniel Hegarty Tate Patrick O'Loughlin Brookline Norfolk Cort Elitah George

Notice of Intestate Estate Proceedings and Administratrix Appointment

Next of kin and creditors of MARY SULLIVAN late of Poston Suffolk are notified that letters of administration on her estate will be granted to THOMAS SULLIVAN of Boston on February 6 1896. Witness Judge John W. McKim January 22 1896. Also Ellen X Ballon appointed administratrix of PATRICK FALLON late of Boston intestate and bonds filed. Creditors must exhibit demands and debtors pay to administratrix in Boston December 12 1806.

Libel Notice Issued by Middlesex Superior Court

The Middlesex Superior Court orders the libellants to notify the libellee to appear in Cambridge on the first Monday of March. An attested copy of the libel and order will be published in the Boston Post for three consecutive weeks and sent by registered mail to the libellee’s last known address. The clerk is Theo. C. Hurd.

Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Middlesex Superior Court A. D Cambridge Boston Post Boston Suffolk Theo C. Hurd

Appointment of Administrator for the Estate of BRIDGE CASEY

Been duly appointed administrator of the estate of BRIDGE CASEY late of Boston Suffolk deceased and has taken upon himself that truly by giving bond as the law directs All persons having demands on the estate are required to exhibit them for settlement and to make payment as directed after due notice.

Patrick Fallon Boston Suffolk Ellen X Ballon Mark Boston Bridge Casey Mary Ellen Dignan Mary M. Grace West Eighth St South Whaaam Boyd Eliza Janke Boyd Admx Sever St Charlestown Mass Elizabeth Carleton Hodges MARY _H. SILSBEER Pearl St George F. Sleeper Revere Alpino Alden B. Sleeper Admr Henry Ave Lynn

Probate notice in Boston for Ella A. Clark estate

In the estate of Ella A. Clark late of Boston a probate citation is issued naming Williams as executor. The court grants authority to proceed and requires public notice by Boston Post publication for three weeks and mailing or delivering to known heirs seven days before the court. Witness John W McKim Judge of said court dated January 10.

Probate notices inform heirs in 1800s Boston

The document records probate actions for JOSHUA ODEGMATT and MARY ELLEN DIGNAN in Suffolk County Massachusetts. Administrators Francis J. Cdur Matt and Mary M. Grace are named with dates in January 1896 and bonds filed. Creditors must present claims and debtors pay estate obligations to the named administrators in Boston and Charlestown.

Notice of executrix and administrator appointments in Boston

The subscriber was appointed executrix of the will of Elizabeth Carleton Hodges late of Boston Suffolk County and has given bond. Also appointed administrator of the estate of Lizzie V. Harrington late of Boston single woman with Stephen C. Currier of Everett Mass as agent. Demands must be exhibited and payments made to A. B. Currier Admr Boston Jan 26 1896 Andover NH.

Notice to creditors for the late George F. Sleeper

Creditors of George F. Sleeper late of Revere must present their claims to Alden B. Sleeper administrator at 114 Henry Ave Lynn Mass within the time law directs. Bond has been given as required. January 11 1896.

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