Real Estate Transfers in Roxbury and Charlestown
Real estate transactions include M A Lawton transferring a brick building on Columbia Street to Julia K Dyer for 40000. Benjamin Johnson transfers to Benjamin H Greenhood a brick dwelling on Porter Street for 7900. Lyon couple sell a front brick house at West Brookline Street to A P Fairbanks for 10000. Mayberry sells Rand Street estate to William V Brigham. R G Brown conveys to Agnes D Brown a frame house and land for 6900 on Bower Street Roxbury. Kidder heirs sell to Thomas F McManus a two and a half story building with 4000 square feet on Bunker Hill Street Charlestown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Lawton
Julia K. Dyer
Columbia Street
Benjamin Johnson
Benjamin H. Greenhood
Porter Street
Sarah B
George Lyon
West Brookline Street
A. P. Fairbanks
F. P. Mayberry
Rand Street
Roxbury
William V. Brigham
R. G. Brown
Agnes D. Brown
Bower Street
Kidder
Thomas F. McManus
Bunker Hill Street
Charlestown
Senate to vacate old chamber and move to annex
The State Senate likely will leave the old State House chamber for the annex quarters within a week to avoid heavy expenses from demolition delays. A committee report estimates costs around 5000 if demolition proceeds, 10000 to 15000 in possible claims otherwise, with five to six weeks of occupancy in the annex to spare Commonwealth further outlays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On
State House
Senate
Senate Chamber
Bullinch Front
Commonwealth
Maccabe
Suffolk
George J. Burns
Massachusetts
Sawyer
Committee On Military Affairs
Along the Tracks. Rail notes from Boston to Quebec
A Boston to Bangor journey brings news of a serious accident to Central Vermont agent F B Cilley who slipped on a platform and damaged a finger likely requiring amputation. Also reported are reflections on a Rocky Mountain Park painting, Hyde Park avenue rail petition hearing, Wabash depot displays, Norwalk tramway guard clash with Consolidated, Standard Oil funding at crossing, free transport limits on Pennsylvania line, and a Santa Fe California party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Cilley
Vermont Road
Bangor
Boston
T. D. Shipman
Quebec
Grand Trunk
Fred H. Grace
National Despatch Line
Rocky Mountain Park
Canadian Pacific
Washington Street
Central Pacific Railroad
Leonard C. Wasson
Hyde Park Avenue
Hyde Park
Wabash Union
St. Louis
Rialto
Norwalk
Pennsylvania
New York and St. Louis Limited
Wabash
Missouri Pacific
California
Santa Fe
Banquet Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Mary Washington Lodge
Mary Washington Rebekah Lodge of Oda Fellows marked its twenty fifth anniversary at Lawrence En Campment Hall 724 Washington Street with lodges from across the state attending. The evening featured an entertainment and banquet and included a history reading by the lodge secretary. The Mary Washington Lodge is noted as the oldest Rebekah lodge in the state and the event drew a large, spirited crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Washington Rebekah Lodge of
Oda Fellows
Lawrence
Washington Street
Rebekah Lodges
Mary Washington Lodge
Rebekah Lodge
Chauncy Hall School Exhibit and Alumni Reunion Today
The sixty seventh annual exhibition of Chauncy Hall School occurs this afternoon followed by a reunion of former pupils from 5 to 7 at the school house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncy-Hall School
Free Medical Services Offered by Dewey Medical Co
Dewey Medical Co at 74 Boylston Street offers free examinations and treatments for all diseases. Services available 9 to 1, 2 to 5, and 6 to 8 p.m. with Sunday hours 10 to 4. No charge for any service.
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Dewey Medical Co
Boylston Street
Arch bishopric topic stirs New York Episcopal circles
Right Rev William Lawrence says creating an American arch bishopric is not a live issue though it attracts attention in New York. Clergymen Lindsay Parks and others discuss possible reforms including a presiding bishop and new New York provinces while Potter’s role is debated.
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William Lawrence
Post
Commonwealth Avenue
Henry C. Potter
New York
Ingland
Canterbury
York
Baltimore
Lindsay
Marlboro Street
Minneapolis
Episcopal Church In America
Church of England
Potter
Leighton Parks
Emmanuel
Parks
E. Winchester Donald
Trinity Church
Clarendon Street
Water Front Notes on Vessels and Coast Guard Guns
Revenue cutter Dexter arrived at East Boston after aiding ships in Vineyard Sound amid a southeasterly gale. The coast guard plans to arm Philadelphia Reading steam colliers with Lye guns to throw lines to drifting barges, following the Reading line. Ice in the river is heavy but navigable. other vessels and repairs are reported along with inquiries into light interior warship fittings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dexter
Gabrielson
Vineyard Sound
Lockwood's Wharf
Boston
Philadelphia & Reading
Coast Guards
Reading
Philadelphia
Charles A. Todd
J. C. Spaulding
B. K. Miller
Sumner R. Mead
Boston Towboat Company
Simpson
Albert H. Harding
Marquand
Taria Topan
Coombs
Pascagoula
Buenos Ayres
Isaiah Hart
J. P. Ellicott & Co
Williams
Carbarien
Job H. Jackson, Jr
Ken. Bayard
James’ Ives
Portsmouth
Charles F. Mayer
Philadelphia Maritime Exchange
Fairbrother
American Wringer Co. Wringers and sweepers repair service
The American Wringer Co. at 13 and 15 Broadway extension operates as city manufacturers of wringers mangies spring beds and carpet sweepers. All kinds of wringers and sweepers repaired. Orders by mail promptly attended to. Telephone Tremont 764.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Wringer Co
Broadway ‘Extension
Tremont
Keegan Trial Narrates Identification in Chambers Murder Case
Providence January 30 details unfold as Lawrence Keegan faces murder charges for Mrs. Chambers. Witnesses including Annie Whalen and dressmaker Annie White place Keegan at Sept 27 scenes with a blackclad companion, a mare named Nettie, and a long bundle in a robe. Additional testimony covers a Hartford pike pursuit, a map by Edward Goff, and sightings by several locals corroborating the defendant's presence with the victim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Lawrence Keegan
Nettie
Franklin
Annie T. White
Broad Street
Keegan
Friendship Street
Nelson Bennett
Killingly Road
Hartford Pike
Alverson Avenue
Edward E. Goff
Scituate
Chambers
John Blackly
Hartford Road
Blackey
John Walsh
Johnston
Franklin Bros
Pocasset
Mr. Walsh
George Dexter
State Prison
Horace Bishop
Mrs. Chambers
Fannie E. Oatley
George W. Davis
Backus arraigned in Chelsea murder case
In Chelsea police court yesterday Judge Hart presiding J J Backus husband of Victoria Backus who died at Frost Hospital from injuries he caused was arraigned on murder charge Backus pleaded not guilty case continued to Saturday Feb 2 and Backus held in 5000 bail not met and committed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Cutter
Superior Criminal Court
Richardson
Jones
Cutter
Warnder L. Field
Kellogg
Gutter
Winthrop
Field
Cyyper
Chelsea
Hart
J. J. Backus
Victoria Backus
Frost Hospital
Backus
Old Soldier's Wife Seeks Stamp Buyers
Letter to the editor from Mary E. Green of Carthage Missouri asks where to sell old 3 cent pink postage stamps and three 10 cent green stamps saved from wartime letters. She notes stamps mailed from Memphis Tennessee and Vicksburg and requests sale contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
Globe Democrat
Memphis
Tenn
Vicksburg
Green
Mary E. Green
Carthage
Hale to Speak on Holmes at South Congregational Vestry
The Rev Edward Everett Hale longtime friend of Oliver Wendell Holmes will speak on Dr Holmes at the South Congregational Church vestry this evening. A few single tickets will be sold at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Everett Hale
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Dr. Hale
Dr. Holmes
South Congregational Church
New Compartment Drawers At Paine Furniture Company
The world moves and progress drives furniture trends. Women are urged to visit Paine Furniture Company on Canal Street to view the new compartment drawers being introduced this fall in the best sideboards, with biannual visits suggested to stay abreast of novelties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paine Furniture Company
Canal Street
Illustrated Lecture on Scotland At Shawmut Church
A sizable audience attended the Shawmut Congregational Church for an illustrated address on Scotland by Rev. Peter MacQueen M A. A Scotch quartet accompanied the talk, performing several traditional Scottish airs in a pleasing manner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawmut Congregational Church
Peter MacQueen
Scotland
Unemployed Problem debated at Parker Memorial
The Parker Memorial hosts a Thursday evening debate on January 31 about whether the state should take special measures to relieve and provide work for the unemployed. All seats are free and open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker Memorial
Anodyne Promised as Universal Family Remedy
An advertisement extols an Anodyne claimed to ease sore lips and lungs and cure a wide range of ailments from asthma and bronchitis to fevers, pains, burns, cuts, and even deafness. It asserts universal efficacy and trusted use in every household with strong public confidence.
Johnsons Liniment boasts medicine for all ages
An old fashioned family physician invented a renowned liniment praised as the best and oldest remedy for internal and external use. Endorsed by physicians, athletes, and mothers, it claims to have saved a life in a diphtheria case and offers a doctor’s signature and free pamphlet with bottles priced at 35 cents each, six for $2.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion’s Herald
Boston
Johnson & CO
Mass
Broker Denies Nashua Agent Skipped Town
W F Dever of Devonshire street says A A Lunn the Nashua agent did not run away. He attributes the rumor to rival jealousy and confirms an attachment on Lunn’s office over a $50 dispute. Lunn went to Manchester to raise funds, then turned in his accounts, which were found correct, and severed ties amicably.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Dever
Devonshire Street
A. A. Lunn
Nashua
Manchester
Lunn
Trolley vs Steam Power Considered for Hingham Hull Line
Consolidated road officials study electricity as future motive power for the Hingham to Hull route. President Clark, after a Nantasket site and route inspection, says motors may be placed on steam cars for an inaugural test to decide if electric propulsion is practical and lasting, with potential speeds around thirty mph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consolidated Road
Hingham
Hull
Clark
New Haven
Old Colony
Nantasket
Rev J S Cullen Named New Pastor for Watertown Parish
The Rev J S Cullen of South Framingham has been appointed pastor of St Patrick s Church Watertown to fill the vacancy from the death of Rev Robert P Stack. He will delay taking charge, staying in Framingham about three weeks. He will oversee the parochial school and advise the Young Men s Catholic Association, assisted by Rev T W Coughlin and Rev J M Kelley. The parish also includes Sacred Heart Church, and rumors say Mt Auburn Church may become a separate parish with Coughlin as pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.S. Cullen
South Framingham
St. Patrick’s Church
Watertown
Robert P. Stack
Archbishop Williams
T. W. Coughlin
J. S. Cullen
Chestnut Street
Young Men's Catholic Association
J. M. Kelley
Kansas Archdiocese
Church of the Sacred Heart
Mt. Auburn
Mishkan Israel youths host first grand dance in Minot Hall
The Congregation Mishkan Israel staged its first grand dance in Minot Hall at Springfield and Washington streets. Directed by Max Jacobs with A Bernhardt assisting, a planning committee provided supper and handled all business. The event lasted past midnight and organizers plan a repeat next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregation
Mishkan Israel
Minot Hall
Springfield
Washington Streets
Max Jacobs
A. Bernhardt
Mendelssohn Ladies Quartet at Union Hall Recital
Last night at Union Hall members and friends enjoyed a concert by the Mendelssohn Ladies Quartet with Mme Marie Foster and S Elisabeth Austin sopranos Anna C Burt and Edith Mae Ladd altos assisted by Alice Campbell Francis reader Mrs H P Stearns accompanist The program included quartet pieces and a piano solo by Mrs Stearns Francis performed in The Set of Surgare by Aldrich and The Ancient Miners Story by Carleton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Hall
Aldrich
Carleton
Annexation agitation rises in St John’s Newfoundland
In St John’s large unsigned placards call for annexation of Newfoundland to the United States, sparking citywide agitation. A new annexationist club is said to form while Governor O’Brien and Tourmaline navy officials condemn the insult to Queen Victoria. Canadian cabinet delays discussion until after the general election. more bank failures are reported, and Maurice Fenelon is elected trustee of the Commercial Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. John's
N. F
St. John’s
Newfoundland
United States
O’brien
Tourmaline
Maurice Fenelon
Commercial Bank
Boston Merchants Resolve to Back President on Treasury
The Boston Merchants Association endorses the President's speech to Congress on Treasury and currency matters. It urges prompt enactment of his remedies, calls for party differences to be set aside, and warns that continuing reissue of notes risks repudiation of national obligations. It advocates gold redemption and swift action by proponents of sound money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Merchants’ Association
Congress
United States
Family Burned to Death in Burning Dwelling
Peter Olsen his wife and three children were burned to death last night when their home burned. Olsen managed the farm of Judge Dwyer of Dayton Ohio. The blaze destroyed the dwelling in Bismarck Missouri January 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
M. D
Peter Olsen
Dwyer
Dayton
Tennessee election frauds contested in Tennessee assembly
Nashville January 30 the gubernatorial election contest bill was signed by the Senate and House speakers and the governor. A twelve member committee to investigate November charges will be appointed Thursday and will enter its duties immediately. The panel includes three Democrats and two Republicans from the Senate and four Democrats and three Republicans from the House. It will be divided into three sections and must report within forty days. Objections to the charges will be filed when the returns are opened at the joint session Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Senate
House
Clergyman Arrested in Rail Pass Sale Scheme
Postoffice Inspector Sturat arrested Rev. F. L. Chardon of Leroy Illinois for procuring annual round trip and single trip half rate passes from railroads and offering them for sale to ticket brokers. He used the mails to conduct negotiations and faces strong government action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Postoffice
Sturat
F. L. Chardon
Presbyterian Church
Leroy
Ill
Chardon
L. A. Carpenter
United States
Hearing on New York city police bills adjourned
Albany Jan 30 There were no appearances at the special Senate committee hearing on New York city police bills this afternoon. The committee adjourned until 2 PM next Wednesday for further consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
New York City
Senate
Secretive Handling of Gold Shipments by Mint Officials
Philadelphia January 30 United States mint officials avoided public details on gold shipments. Superintendent Townsend said disclosure would stoke anxiety and encourage hoarding, prompting the decision to keep information secret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Penn
United States Mint
Townsend
Delaware Dailock ballots for U S senator held in Dover
The Delaware Legislature took two more ballots for United States Senator. Higgins eight votes Addicks six Massey four Walcott eight, absent four. The results reflect a split among the factions with votes distributed across Higgins Walcott and Addicks, while Massey trails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
Del
United States
Higgins
Addicks
Massey
Walcott
Vem
Diphtheria Cases Reported in Concord
In Concord on January 30 physicians report a notable number of diphtheria cases and are employing anti-toxine with favorable effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Childrews Health Fund Concert in Boston Hall
A charity entertainment for destitute Boston children organized by the Children's Health Fund and the Boston Elysian Concert Company was held last night in Wesleyan Hall. Funds raised support medical care and welfare for needy youths in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Wesleyan Hall
Boston Elysian Concert Company
The
Children’s Health Fund
A Cheap Fake Report About Gold Basis Bank Story
The Record printed a startling headline claiming Merchants' National Bank of this city called loans and would adopt a gold basis. The story proved baseless. banks only demanded earlier loans and tightened demand notes. Presidents denied the gold basis claim as sensational fabrication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Haven
S. R. Niles Advertising Agency Celebrates 49 Years in Boston
The S. R. Niles Advertising Agency marks almost half a century in business in Boston. Located at 256 Washington Street opposite the Post Building, the firm highlights its growth since the 1840s and notes recent incorporation with Carl G. Zerrahn as vice president, M. J. C. Howard as treasurer, and A. H. Wood as outside man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. R. Niles
Boston
Niles Advertising Agency
Washington Street
Post
Carl G. Zerrahn
M. J. C. Howard
A. H. Wood
McManus Murder Trial Opens Next Monday
Chief Justice Mason and Judge Lill will sit in the Superior Court for the trial of John McManus on a charge of murdering his wife Margaret. The alleged deed occurred at Hudson Street on July 26, 18M. Seventy men have been summoned to form a jury. Attorney General Knowlton and Assistant District Attorney Sughrue will prosecute. William Schoffield and C B Barnes Jr will defend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason
Lill
Trn
John McManus
Murd
Margaret
Chary
Hudson Street
Knowlton
Sughrue
William Schof
College men to speak at Chicago on Washington’s Birthday
The Union League Club of Chicago invited presidents of major universities to appoint delegates from their student bodies to speak at the Washington’s Birthday celebration. One speaker will represent each university, with President Eliot appointing Edward H. Warren of Harvard to represent Harvard on the occasion. Warren has debated Yale and will serve as class orator at commencement. he has been active in Harvard journalism as president of the Harvard Crimson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Union League Club of
Chicago
Washington
Eliot
Egypt
Edward H. Warren
Harvard
Warren
Yale
Havard Crimson
Grace L. W. Shurtleff Petitions Suffolk Probate Court for Separate Support
Grace L. W. Shurtleff filed for separate support against her husband, Dr. Fred C. Shurtleff, alleging desertion on March 18. She notes a libel for divorce was dismissed while proceedings continued, during which she was allowed $10 weekly by court order. The citation required the respondent to appear on February 21 to answer the allegations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace L. W. Shurtleff
Suffolk
Fred C Shurtleff
Pope denies plan for union conference in Rome
Vatican officials flatly deny a London Chronicle report that the Pope abandoned a planned conference of cardinals on a union between the Roman Catholic and Anglican churches or that he intended to appeal to England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
London Chronicl
Carolin Vaughan
England
Vatican
Dedham Choir Concert Delights Large Audience
The First Congregational Church choir of Dedham Centre presented a successful concert at the Congregational Chapel. Assistants included soprano Mrs. A. B. Stockbridge contralto Mrs. S. C. McClearn tenor Mr. M. F. H. Stone and basso Mr. A. F. Fisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dedham
First Congregational Church
Dedham Centre
Congregational
A. B. Stockbridge
S. C. McClearn
M. F. H. Stone
A. F. Fisher
Prince Alfred Not Betrothed Says London Chronicle
The Daily Chronicle denies the claim that Prince Alfred eldest son of the Duke of Edinburgh is betrothed to Duchess Elsa daughter of the late Duke William of Württemberg. The denial was issued from London on January 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Daily Chronicle
Alfred
O Edinburgh
Elsa
William of Wurtemburg
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American Bath Tub Renovating CO
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T. A Moore
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