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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1887

Page

8

Trotting at Saugus Winners in 2:37 and 2:28 Classes

Yesterday closed the Merrimack Valley circuit June meeting at Franklin Park Saugus. Brunette won the 2:37 class with four heats, while Rex captured the 2:28 pace and trotters, with Nina and T. L. D. in notable placements. Next circuit event set for Lawrence July 4 to 7.

Franklin Park Saugus Merrimack Valley Brunette Little Jim J. Warner Warner Inlaid Frederic Nina Rex Association Lawrence John Trout M. Brunette A. Barngrover G. J. Warner J. A. Snow G. Little Jim A. Moulton B. G. Inlaid N. Stone B. G. Woodburn Boy A. Tompkins B. G. Sweeper N. J. Stone Br. G. Rex Etenee J. J- Bowen M. O'Connell M. Nina G. G. Frederick

Fitzgerald Keenan wedding in East Boston church

Representative James Fitzgerald married Miss Louise B Keenan at Most Holy Redeemer Church East Boston. The ceremony followed by a large reception at the bride's mother's Liverpool Street home with notable guests and gifts. The couple leaves for a two week honeymoon to New York Saratoga Niagara Falls and Montreal and will reside at 45 Liverpool Street East Boston.

James KE. Fitzgerald Louise B. Keenan Patrick Keenan Church of the Most Holy Redeemer Maverick Street Boston Father Hamilton Peter J. Keen New York Charles Z. Endicott Brookline J. R. Murphy Ann L. Keenan Liverpool Street Hic W. J. Fynigan Mayor's Office Charles E. Endicott Walsh East Boston Court Dolan Lawrence T. J. Lavery Ferries Lynch, Keough, Flynn and Curtis Patric Maguire

Boston Common Council Passes Over Mayor Veto on School Funds

The Boston Common Council approved a supplementary appropriation totaling 65 000 for Roxbury High School and South Boston Grammar School, overriding the mayor's veto by a 40 to 8 vote. The body also raised the sewer superintendent salary to 5 000, debated a millstone junket for the underground wires, and approved numerous city projects and committees.

Common Council Roxbury High School South Boston Grammar School Underground Wire Committee Duggan Ward 19 Rockingham Place Cabot Roxbury Streets Fowler Whitmore Whall Cambridge Board of Fire Commissioners Wilam Flanders Roxbury South Boston Leary Mr. Dewey R. Sullivan Blume Ard Frost Whaill Ward 7 Boston United States Philadelphia Mr. Whall Ward Mr. Atwood Mr. Mahoney Mr. Foss Mr. Fisher Mr. Teevens Carstensen Mr. Delan New York Brooklyn Washington Equitable Land Company Back Bay Park East Boston Ferries Broadway Bridge Brighton Superintendent of Common Roslindale Berry Street Ward 23 Boston & Albany Railroad Company Cambridge Street Allston Committee On Printing Mt. Hope Cemetery Board of Police

Conductor E F Wells Killed at Dorchester Station

A New York & New England Railroad conductor, E F Wells, died after stepping onto the right track as a pay train approached Dorchester. The accident occurred during a second morning trip, with Wells crushed beneath the locomotive. Undertaker Gleason collected the body and arranged burial at his residence.

Dorchester New York & New England Railroad E. F. Wells Wells New York & New England Company Boston Mr. Wells Gleason Welly Mr. Owdoin Station Mr .Stahor

Texas Moonshine and Malaria: Rowe on Lone Star State

Boston professor George H. Rowe lectured at the YMCA on Texas life, noting its climate, crops, and health issues. He praised Texas grandeur with maps, described a new Austin capitol built via land sale, and recalled Texan resilience amid jokes about Boston origins.

George J. Rowe Baylor College Beston Tex Boston The Lone Star Professor Rowe Texas New York Pennsylvania New England Commonwealth of Massachusetts Rhode Island Lexan Austin Chicago Albany Washington Sedalia J. W. Throckmorton

Explosion Destroys Store in Ruriano. Woman Injured

Miss Sullivan, a milliner, lit gas at 6 30 in Merchants row Ruriano Vermont. A gas leak caused a large blast wrecking her store and smashing plate glass in nearby shops. Sullivan was thrown across the street. losses may total about 1000 dollars with 3150 dollars insured. Plate glass destruction likely reaches 2000 dollars.

Ruriano

Murderous Assault in Bridgewater Leaves Youth in Critical Condition

James Thompson, 20, left with a stranger for West Bridgewater and returned with a six inch head wound. He lies critically ill and refuses to name his attacker. Police seek clues as investigation continues.

Bridcewater Mass James Thompson West Bridgewater

Unsuccessful float attempt of steamer Providence at Faux River

A second attempt to float the steamer Providence on the Faux River failed this afternoon. The vessel lies nearly level with no serious damage so far. Mirrors are intact and only one stateroom partition shows any sign of movement.

Faux River Providence

Lake Winnipesaukedane Company Holds 38th Annual Meeting

The thirty eighth annual meeting was held yesterday at the Lake. Officers elected include President J and Clerkety, with directors John M. J. Cole Edwin TMey len.

Lake Winnipesaukedane Company Clerkety John M. J. Cole Edwin ™Ey Len

Two Sisters Robbed Near Framingham Train Stop

In June 80 two sisters named Ziegler visiting with an uncle were robbed after leaving the depot on the 5 o'clock train. A man followed them from the road by the waterworks and grabbed a bag containing a gold watch and jewelry, escaping across fields as bystanders cried out. No suspect is known.

Specian Ziegler Framingham

Stranger dies after heat I ll health in Warnam field

Lawrence Fahey a 45 year old immigrant only two weeks in the country, collapsed in Harding's field during a heat wave after shoveling in a Pine street cellar all day. He died within a half hour of the fall. The medical examiner investigated and his remains were sent home. He leaves a widow and three children.

Wellington Gun Club June Tourney Draws Tight Diamond Badge ShootOff

At Wermeron on June 30 the Wellington Gun Club held its June tournament. In the diamond badge contest Eager and Hill tied with nineteen broken birds. Hill won the shoot off. First prize winners included Dickey, Stark, Bartlett in blue rocks and numerous other events featuring Stanton, Swift, Gerry, Eager, James, Hager, and DeRochmont among many competitors.

Dickey Stark Bartlett Stanton Wild Swifts Swift Gerry Eager Saville Snow Rene and Brown James, Sark Wilde Smith and Bartlett Hill Hager Longley Francis Baxter James DeRochmont

Foul Play Suspected In Pawtucket Missing Mason

In Pawtucket Rhode Island a murder mystery rattles the city after two pistol shots and shouting near the Boston and Providence railroad bridge over the Blackstone. Blood spatter on rails and sleepers with hairs matching Herbert Beckhard a 48 year old French mason missing since Tuesday noon prompts police to drag the river for a body.

Providence R. I Pawtucket Boston & Providence Blackstone Herbert Beckhard

Suicide reported near Dr Field residence in East Bridgewater

Bela Hayward, 22, was found unconscious with a bullet wound behind Dr C E Fields home on Bedford street East Bridgewater. A revolver with one chamber empty lay nearby. officials deem it suicide though no motive is known. Hayward, unmarried, was employed by Dry Field.

Briocewater Mass Bela Hayward C. E. Field Bedford Street East Bridgewater Dry Field

Stetson Marries Miss Kate Stokes Then Sets Sail

Benedict John Stetson proprietor of the Globe Theatre marries Miss Kate Stokes in a quiet ceremony at Hayward place. The couple then sails aboard the Pavonia for a two month voyage abroad amid farewell tributes from staff and friends.

John Stetson Globe Theatre Mr. Stetson Kate Stokes Pavonia Stetson Job Print Uncle Sam Kate Stokes Stetson Lila John Doris Emma Frank J. Pilling Belle Stokes Mrs. Stetson England France

Cambridge Y M C A Lawn Party At Muzzey Estate

The Cambridge Y M C A hosted a lawn party on the Muzzey estate on Coolidge avenue Mt. Auburn last evening attended by over 700 people. Lanterns lit the grounds and Carter's Band played with fireworks featured during the event. A large crowd also attended the second free band concert on Cambridge Common featuring Martland's Brass Band led by Mace Gray. Cambridge police conducted an unsuccessful raid at the Prospect House in Cambridgeport yesterday afternoon.

Cambridge Y. M. C. A Muzzey Coolidge Avenue Mt. Auburn Carter Cambridge Common Martland Brockton Mace Gray Cambridge Police Prospect House Cambridgeport

Bids Opened for Paving Blocks No Award Made

Proposals for furnishing paving blocks were opened with bids from 8 R J Lombard 42 per 1000 for 50 000 44 for next 50 000 and 4450 for 100 000 Rockert Granite 5390 for small 7680 for large Pigeon Hill Granite 58 for small 79 for large Cape Ann Granite 46 44 for small 68 96 for large McDonnell & Sons 43 for small blocks No award was made.

R. J. Lombard Rockert Granite Company Pigeon Hill Granite Company Cape Ann Granite Company McDonnell & Sons

Clean Watering Troughs Near Depot

A June 295 note from William A Warner in Boston complains the Broad street horse trough near the New York & New England depot remains foul. He urges daily cleaning, arguing for equal care of the noble horse and the noble man.

F . Fay New York & New England Broad Street Boston William A, Warner

Brooklyn Tabernacle Society Pilgrimage to Martha's Vineyard

On Saturday Sunday and Monday July 2 8 and 4 the Brooklyn Tabernacle Society plans a pilgrimage to Martha's Vineyard. An illumination will occur Saturday a sermon by Dr Talmage Sunday and an oration with fireworks on the Fourth. Old Colony railroad offers excursion rates.

Brooklyn Tabernacle Society Martha’s Vineyard Talmage Old Colony Railroad

Pavonia Sails from Boston With 175 Cabin Passengers

The Cunard steamship Pavonia left Boston for Europe at 4 30 PM with 175 cabin passengers, one of the port’s largest lists. Alderman Bromwich was aboard along with the board, city clerk, health commissioners Durgin and Taylor, who sent off by carriages to the East Boston wharf.

Boston Cunard Pavonia Alderman Bromwich Durgin and Taylor City Hall St. Peter and Paul’s Church South Archbishop Williams Rome Healy Portland J. J. McNulty T. J. Mahoney J. Welch F. J. Wilson John Bulger James Drinan

Wedding of J E Doherty and Jennie M L Flynn

The wedding was solemnized at the Cathedral yesterday morning by Rev Dr Talbot. Also noted: a fight arranged between Jack McAuliffe and Jim Carney for Oct 1 with a purse of 2500 dollars.

J. E. Doherty Jennie M. L. Flynn Dr. Talbot Jack McAuliffe Jim Carney Reeves Boston Consolidated Street Railway Company Medford Centre West Medford

Salem Solicitor Forest L. Evans Weds Adelene Baker

The marriage took place at South Church Beverly at 6 30 last evening with Rev. E C Butler officiating. Bride Adelene Baker is daughter of the late Stephens Baker. groom Forest L Evans is city solicitor of Salem. A reception followed at 118 Cebot Street and the couple depart for a Canada tour before settling on Bridge Street Salem.

South Church Beverly Forest L. Evans Salem Adelene B. Baker Stephens Baker E. C. Butler Charles Baker Daniel N. Crowley Perry Collier Cebot Street Canada Bridge Street

Revenue stamps counted at Postoffice building today

Hundreds of thousands of dollars in revenue stamps of all denominations will be counted and examined at the internal revenue office in the Postoffice building. General Sewall will receipt for the government while Collector John E. Fitzgerald will issue receipts for the transferred property. No stamps will be sold today but other office business proceeds as usual.

Music Hall Civil Service Commissioners No. 6 Pemberton Square Benjamin Sullivan East Boston C. F. Jenkins Peter J. Hughes A. P. Stahl Internal Revenue Office Postoffice General Sewall Internal Revenue Department John E. Fitzgerald Department Internal Revenue

Mayor Raymond Honored At Recovery Reception

Last evening at Kine man Hall about 100 citizens gathered to wish Mayor Raymond well and celebrate his return to health and duties. Kil lam served supper as remarks were heard and the event described as very pleasant. The police investigate the found infant corpse on Essex street. Officer Barensen’s funeral was largely attended by G A R Post 34, Police Relief, Fiftieth Benne, Masons, with rites by Rev Towne and burial in Greenlawn. Saltonstall school pupils sent graduation flowers to hospital patients.

Kineman Hall Raymond Killam Essex Street Barensen Post 34 Police Relief Association Fiftieth Benne Association Masons A. Towne Greenlawn Saltonstall School

Prompt settlement by insurance firm after worker's death

In James F. Cunningham's sudden death on the Old Colony road, Employers' Liability Assurance Corp. paid his widow $1000 within two hours after proofs of death were delivered. The swift payment underscores the company's readiness to honor its policy obligations without delay.

James F. Cunningham Old Colony Road Employers’ Liability Assurance Corporation

Court actions involving stock dispute and ship collision notices

Multiple court items include a June 30 hearing in a case by William Aspin et al seeking recovery of fifty shares of stock in the Pag National Bank, Goodyear Company defense, and patentability arguments. A separate libel by W B Drew et al against the schooner Enoch Robinson seeks damages for a Cape Cod collision on February 1, 1892, with attorneys listed for libellants and defendants.

William Aspinet Butler Recoven Pag National Bank S- A. Ranney Buson H. Talbot Canfield Rubberrysaac Gross Phillip Strauss Goodyear India Cori J. L Roberts J . Phillips New York Fred W. Betts James A. Hudson United States

Supreme Court Notes Estate Dispute Over Kinsey Action

The Supreme Judicial Court reviews Mary P. Ammidown administratrix vs Joseph Kinsey over estate real estate sales by executor Henry C. Ammidown. Allegations include improper investments and profits to Kinsey or Post & Co. of Cincinnati. court previously dismissed with costs. Also Boston Manufacturing Co. v Commonwealth upheld overvaluation of stock for tax purposes. petition dismissed as overvaluation.

Mary P. Ammidown Joseph Kinsey Kinsey Henry C. Ammidown Southbridge Post & Co Cincinnati Post& Co Ith H. H. Buck A. M. Cochran Boston Manufacturing Company The Commonwealth Board of Appeal

Sign Leases on Building Walls Lead to Court Ruling

In a joint suit by John Lowell and others against Thomas Strahan and Augustus Lowell against Sanfe, the court ruled the outer wall surface is part of the demised premises. The landlord claimed signs placed by tenants and agents violated covenants. the court held agreements allowing signs did not constitute underletting, and damage measure tied to rents received.

John Lowell Thomas Strahan Augustus Lowell Sanfe John G. Calrow Carrow Jones, McDuffee & Stratton Lowell & Lowell D. F. Kimball

Barrett seeks admission as attorney in U S Circuit Court

Notice from Boston dated June 28 1887 states Harry H Barrett of Malden Massachusetts has applied to Henry L Hallett Commissioner for admission as an attorney and counsellor of the United States Circuit Court in the District of Massachusetts.

Massachusetts Boston Circuit Court of the United States District of Massachusetts Harry H. Barrett Malden Henry L. Hallett U. S. Circuit Court

Boston & Lowell pamphlets on Winnipesaukee and Mountain Lake

The Boston and Lowell railroad issues two pamphlets Winnipesaukee and About There and Mountain Lake and River. The first covers the New Hampshire lake region with points of interest legends travel hints. The second is a tide book listing summer resorts with excursion rates hotels prices and vivid resort descriptions.

Boston & Lowe Railroad Winnipesaukee New Hampshire Boston & Lowel

Large stock of summer suits to move at G. W. Simmons Co.

G. W. Simmons & Co. expects to sell ten thousand coats in a week at retail before Saturday night. Summer suits for yachting tennis and bicycle wear are offered at 32 to 44 North Street. Tents chairs and other items available with low prices at this house.

G. W. Simmons & Co North Street

Obituary notices of Abbie A. Noyes and several regional figures

Miss Abbie A. Noyes died at her Somerville home after a illness complicating kidney troubles. She had 32 years as cashier for Oliver Ditson & Co and was renowned for music philanthropy and charity. Funeral planned in Somerville. Other notices report Mrs. Hamilton Fish’s New York death, Captain Benjamin Dennis of Marblehead, Chief Engineer Henry L. Snyder in Washington, and William W. Billings of New London.

Abbie A. Noyes Somerville Boston Miss Noyes Oliver Ditson & Co Albert Webster Brattle Street Ditson’s Charlestown Ditson Marblehead Henry L. Snyder Us.n Washington State, War and Navy Department William W. Billings New London Coddington Billings Yale

Business troubles and assignments hit several firms

The Standard Paper Company of Milwaukee assigned to J. E. Friend with $130,000 bond. liabilities near $200,000. The Kelley Carriage Company of Syracuse, N. C. assigned to P. J. Ryan. William H. Sturrock of St. Louis assigned with $6,000 assets. B. F. Boyden of Cambridge, Mass. failed and creditors called a meeting.

Standard Paper Company Milwaukee J. E. Friend Kelley Carriage Company Syracuse N. C P. J. Ryan William H. Sturrock Queensware St. Louis B. F. Boyden Grocer Cambridge, Mass

Books Desired for a Virginia Asylum

The Southwestern Lunatic Asylum in Marion Virginia seeks books magazines and other reading matter to enrich inmate life. The superintendent Dr H Black welcomes donations and will note them in the first annual report. Albert H Gibboney clerk will coordinate and arrange delivery to the institution.

Virginia Southwestern Lunatic Asylum Marion H. Black Albert H. Gibboney

Halifax Man Jumps From Express Train At Somerville

Maurice Keating of Halifax N Y jumped from a Boston & Lowell express near the McLean Asylum in Somerville while suffering delirious tremens. He clung to a roofs edge on Fitchburg street before being rescued and taken to the Somerville police station.

Maurice Keating Halifax N. Y Boston & Lowell McLean Asylum Somerville Fitchburg Street Oliver Johnston

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pitzgerald—Keenan Church of the Din Most Holy Redeemer the Common Council Chapman Aoung Orientee of Free Masons Lodge of Odd Fellows Saxonville Wellesley Wellington Gun Club Gloucester Boston Steamer Boston & Gloucester Company Central Wharf Benedict John Stetson West End Railway Company S. R. Knights & Co Fourth Street Peter White George F. Merritt F. D. Sewall Washington, D.C James P. Downing Birmingham Eng Frederic Robinson Tremont House Naval Hoff Washington, D. C Parker's Salem News Supreme Judicial Court Mountain Lake Nantasket Nantasket Beach, Mass Russell & Sturgis Franklin Street Saratoga Ilicext A. C. Cowperthwaite Iowa G.o.taylor Whiskeys GC. H. Graves & Sons Ete Proprietors Bostor
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