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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1888

Page

9

Victorious Phillies Beat Washingtons In Pitchers’ Duel

In Philadelphia the Phillies defeated the Washingtons 2 to 1 in a low scoring pitchers contest. Farrar doubled and scored on a fumbled play in the ninth inning. Keefe and Ewing starred for New York in a different turn, while Boston and Chicago also posted shutouts in the day’s action.

Philadelphia Casey Clarkson Phillies Farrar Kelly Klusman Wise Nash Morrill Delehanty Irwin Clements Bastian Wood Boston Johnston Bostian Ryan New York Washington Keefe Ewing O'Day Deasley Gilmore Inging Deasley

Manchesters and Lynns Clash in New England League

In Lynn on July 2 the Manchesters were held to a single run as Ferson dominated, while Ellis faced pressure from Manchesters and Lynn batters. Terrie Mahoney Manning and Larocque starred in a pitching and fielding showcase before about 400 fans. Final score low and error prone.

Lynn Manchesters Lynns Ferson Ellis Tor Octis Oo Manchesters

Races Yesterday at Franklin Trotting Park Saugus

At Franklin trotting park Saugus a good sized audience saw two Everett Driving Club races. The three minute class purse was 50 with Sleepy Tom winning. In the free to all race a 100 purse went to the winners with Minnie Betsy Dolly Varden and Fanny among top finishers. Track was in good condition and weather fine.

Ls Oo FengLen Paria Erm Erretins Fox B.m Dolly Varden Eerupded MOG Oo Chesseennsk Oos Pirctington Pol. Seis Eeaeee Baker Dolly Siveusnde W. Leavitt Fanny C. Harrington

South Boston Yacht Club Holds Special Meeting Action

The South Boston Yacht Club held a special meeting last evening voting to move the regular July 4 gathering to adjournment time. Treasurer Tomas Christian reported assets: prior balance 574 dollars, receipts 483 17, outgo 207 91, cash on hand 84932 dollars. New members elected include William Shankland W D Smith M J Corliss L Bennett Edward Heyman H W Dean W F E age E Amageen H F McIntire E Rockwell J B Barker. Proposals for membership F A Flagg 8 C Devlin and J V Youn. No fleet surgeon office created. a committee was named to nominate a candidate.

South Boston Yacht Club Tomas Christian Wilion Shankland W. D. Smith M. J. Corliss L. Bennett Edward Heyman H. W. Dean W. FE. Age E. Amageen H. F. McIntire E. Rockwell J. B. Barker F. A. Flagg 8.C. Devlin J. V. Youn

Bancroft and Dyer Furniture House Closes Out

The old established Bancroft and Dyer at 180 Tremont Street announces closure within thirty days. The firm plans to dispose of its entire stock, offering excellent bargains in furniture of fine styles and workmanship. Don’t miss this rare opportunity.

Bancroft & Dyer Tremont Street

July North Atlantic Pilot Chart Hurricane Guidance

The hydrographic notice outlines hurricane behavior in the North Atlantic July region from the tropics to the Atlantic coast, with cloud patterns, barometer trends, wind shifts, and semicircle dangers. It provides ship routes Eastwarp and Westwarp, seasonal forecast of generally fair weather with possible gales, fogs, and ice hazards near Grand Banks and Cape Breton.

North Atlantic Hydrographic Office Tropics Caribbean Sea Gulf of Mexico St. Thomas Bermudas Atlantic United States British Provinces Europe New York English Channel Westwarpd Grand Banks British Isles Newfoundland Cape Breton Island

Lotta Plans Park Theatre Renovation After Lease Ends

Actress Lotta says Park Theatre will undergo thorough renovation after Abbey and Schoeffel lease expires in August 1889. Her brother John Asworth Crabtree to run the house with star-studded attractions. International Hotel to be altered, aiming to resemble New York’s Hoffman House for gentlemen guests.

Lotta Parker House Isles of Shoals Park Theatre Messrs Abbey & Schoeffel John Asworth Crabtree International Hotel Hoffman House New York

Music Hall Promenades With Patriotic and Sullivan Selections

Mr Neuendorff directs the Music Hall concerts to lively audience excitement. A July Fourth program features patriotic and martial music. Soloist Lafricain appears Thursday evening and Friday highlights Sullivan operas. Tonight's program is advertised.

Neuendorff Lafricain Thursda

Boston Aldermen Back Centennial Trip Despite Fees

The Board of Aldermen approved a city representation to the Ohio centennial in September with costs charged to the contingent fund. The corporation counsel noted authority to defray travel expenses varies by city interest, and several nominations and contracts were approved or postponed. The meeting adjourned two weeks after approving printing, reporting, park seating, bridge studies, and a two-week East Boston ferry employee vacation request.

Doherty Board of Aldermen Common Council Boston Ohio Yras Gove Kelley Murphy McLaughlin Short Wilson G. Nays Allen Eddy Rogers C. W. Smith Commonwealth James Fagan Phineas Pierce Public Library Messrs William P. Leavitt James P. Braidrick Benjamin I. Anthony le Forrest A. Hall Amos K. Tilden W.O. Robson Park Commissioners Orchard Park Boston Highlands West Roxbury Board of Street Commissioners Boston Street New York & New England Board of Directors East Boston Ferries Congress City of Board of Public Institutions House of Industry Lunatic Hospital Marcella Street Retreat Dorchester Rainsford’s Long Islands Almshouse Charlestown House of Correction

Official Programme for Glorious Fourth Celebration

The official programme details a $12,000 city expenditure for July Fourth events on the Charles River and Common. It lists rowing, swimming, sailing regattas, lacrosse and hurling matches, concerts, balloon ascension, fireworks, and children’s entertainments with entrant names, race formats, and prize details across amateur and professional divisions.

Charles River South Boston Boston Harbor Boston Theatre Jamaca Pond Lake Walden Gaudaur Ten Eyck Lee Kennedy Hosmer Conley Murphy O'Toole Zie Worting Izes City of Boston Crescents Bradfords George W. Lee West End Donovan Boston Comonon Bostons City Point Hyde & Co

Grand Eastern Circuit Entries and Races at Beacon Park

The grand Eastern circuit opens at Beacon Park with entries across July 3 to 6. Notable riders include J. H. Rowley, A. Woodard, J. Bowen, and A. McDonald, with purses up to 500. The schedule lists multiple 2:28 to 3:19 class races, pacing events, and notable horses like Rosa B and St Elmo.

AH. Dorr Taunton Tatton John KE Turner Philadelphia B. m. Onison A. P. McDonald Albany C. G. Golden Rod A. Woodard Medford M. Constance R. M. Woodard Norton Mills Benton C. McMahon Lawrence G. Bloomer Purae S. H. Lewis Watertown N. Y B. m. Little Nell J. W. Smith Brockton Mass B. G. Baby Lambert J.J. Bowen George C. A. H. Dorr J. H. Rowley Providence Alexander Boy J. H. Rowley & Bro G. Moscow Bedell & Johnston Jersey City Ergen L Girarden Detroit Mich Hunter A. Woodard B. m Mary Kent M. I. Downing Boston John L Beacon Park W. Kimball M. Kendall Maid F. W. Reynolds Hartford G. Saxon E. Reidy Cleveland Lettie Waterson Black Hawk Stock Farm Bridgport Rosa J. Feek Syracuse N.Y Elbert A. J. Feek Watt F. Carpenter Ramsey’s N. Aegies G. Greylight E. F. Carpenter N.J Morelicht George Haner Melrose Roscoe C A. P. McDonalds G. Frank S J. H. Phillips Yorktown A. H. Dorr Mary Ann John E. Turner B.g. Matchless A. J. Russell George C A. Woodard Billy F A. Johnson M. Laay Emma Downing B. G. Champion John L Pohnep Gidhb Honiag Ni AcRiley Randers Bosons Mhow Ulrich J. H G. Landmark H. Woodruff Allston Beocrom Hapuopg Ned J. A. Siow Lyn Cheralita Charles Yapp G. Gratz George H. Hicks Pacers Briar Lili Stock Farm Lexington B. m. Wildbriar Elliott & Brown Friendship S. Elmona Lady Hill Parkville Farm Long Island Edith R John P. Gibbs Bik Josie Bates G. St. Elmo Frank Rector D. Mm. A Whitefoot A. J D.S. Quintin Trenton Favonia John Bt. Turney F. H. Foster Lady Kensett Raisley’s N. J M. Starletta Melrosé G. US York Aberdeen Tornless J. A. Sawyer Aliston Vie Tees Dem First Love Redell & Johnson Br.g. St. Elmo B. G. Bergen A. d. Peek Lady Whitefoot A.d. Feek William Kearney A.J. Russell Chessieuess B. m. Lotta Alvany C. G. Frank S. A. Johnson Emma J. F. Carpenter Ramsey's Carpenter G. Morelight Frank Reetor James Golden Roberts Lynn William G. V. Kimball Kendall Maid Ds Peek Sect Elbert A. Js Peek B. m. Rosa William Holland Windsor H. C. L. Wizard Brookfield Harry Thorndale H. Woodruff W. Reynolds Uartford M. Moria Ji Crescendo Golden Rod Winter John P. Gibbs Bedell & Johnson Major Ulrich Kk. W. Wood Easthampton Lady Wellington John & Turner B.m. Orison A. Woodeard G. Puke James Dougrey Troy S. Bruno O. S. Roberts Fred C. W. K. Kendall Worcester Benton CG McMahon Bloomer A. Corcoran G. le Roy Briar Till Stock Farm B. m. Wildbriar A. Woodcard Brightwood Afb Troon Voc Wilkes John E. Turner M. Ella 8 M. Allen Maid Hiorses

Keep off the grass and verbal flair in Boston notes

A reader defends the forester’s pruning on the Common and defends the phrase Keep off the grass as proper reminder. The writer berates hypercritical cliches in papers and urges satire on phrases like went over to New York and the funeral services over the remains. Dated Boston July 1, 1888.

Taverner New York Boston

Dr Watts Leads Eleventh Dog Licensing Crusade in South Boston

Dr Al Watts yesterday began his eleventh annual drive against unlicensed dogs in the city with two assistants. He hunted byways and hedges, gathering over 100 animals for humane despatch. License fees have risen from 4800 to 23500 per year, and from 1886 to 1887 by 5000, improving dog quality to St Bernards and mastiffs, while Spitz nearly vanished and pugs become more common. Watts will continue the enforcement until Oct. 1.

al Watts South Boston St. Bernards Spitz Watts

George Gibson Dies After Self Inflicted Wound Before Marriage

George E. Gibson, who shot himself last Wednesday on the eve of his marriage, died at City Hospital yesterday from the wound. His uncle, W. F. Davis of the New England Life Insurance Co., took charge of the remains after an autopsy performed by Dr. Draper.

George E. Gibson City Hospital W. F. Davis The New England Life Insurance Company Draper

Correction on Byrne affidavits count in Post notice

The Post yesterday corrected a letter response to Colonel James Burt stating the total sworn affidavits collected by Mr. Byrne should be 55 instead of 6. The figure now reflects the higher count.

James Burt Byrne

Anna Life Insurance sues Hartford Telegram for libel

The Anna Life Insurance Company of Hartford filed a civil libel suit against the Hartford Telegram for damages of 50000. All paper property has been seized and removed by the sheriff and the payer's office.

Hartford Conn Anna Life Insurance Company Hartford Telegram

Noted city items and police station moves on Back Bay

The Back Bay police station is nearly ready and will open soon as No. 16 with 30 patrolmen and 6 officers. Captain E H Savage reports 332 cases with 118 to homes, 86 to private charity, 38 sailors sent to sea, 13 deaths, 1 surrender, 18 disposed. people and incidents follow including a banana peel accident, court actions, executive council meeting, shoplifting arrests, youth injury, athletic association formation, wills, resignations, missions, and July events.

E. H. Savage George Hayes Long Wharf United States District Court Gray F. H. Seavey Banks F. H. Galloupe Executive Council State House Brackett Ames William E. Doyle Twombly & Son C. P. Grimmer Dee Bros Otis A. Ruggles J. Newman & Sons Charles R. Dane A. P. Calder James Delay Norton Bros C. H. Hovey & Co Boston Florists Hart Crawford Hart No. 13 Poplar Street Division 65 James H. McPeek Cambridge Robinson Brewery Company The Water Board Follansbee Meter Department Mystic Department Alderman Welch Edward O’leary North Street Inspector Knox Detective Byrne Mary Crowell Clara Davis Hovey & Co Jordan, Marsh & Co R. H. White & Co William S. Butler and Shepard, Norwell & Co Charlestown St. John N. B Athletic Association Young Men’s Christian Association Union Grounds Association Thomas Groom Manda Botanical Gardens New York City Boston Dauntless the Willows John J. Ingalls Salem Municipal Court West End Street Mt. Bowdoin Dorchester Howard Street Citizens’ Trade Association of East Boston Plymouth

Fatal Street Runaway Wrecks Lynn Couple

A horse hitched to an American Express wagon ran loose on Washington and Summer streets. Edward Chandler and his wife Mrs. Chandler, of Lynn, were struck. she died at City Hospital from a fractured skull. Chandler injured but survived. Mrs. Chandler, 48, a Portsmouth native.

American Express Company Washington Street Summer Street Edward Chandler Lynn Bradbury City Hospital

Boston College Alumni Dinner Held at Youngs

The third annual dinner of the Boston College Alumni Association was hosted at Young's last evening with about 100 members in attendance. Dr. William A. Dunn presided and guests included the Rev Robert Fulton S J. and General George Stark of Nashua New Hampshire. Secretary Fairchild and Samuel W Parker of the Grand Pacific Hotel Chicago are at Parker's. The Rev D A Donovan of Ireland is at the Quincy House.

Boston College Alumni Association Young’s William A. Dunn Robert Fulton Fairchild Samuel W. Parker Grand Pacific Hotel Chicago Parker's George Stark Nashua N. H D. A. Donovan Ireland Quincy House Massachusetts New Hampshire National League of Democratic Clubs Baltimore Boston Fall River Old Colony Harvey N. Collison National League Young Men’s Democratic Club of John C. Crosby P. J. Flatley Charles W. Morse Samuel Roads, Jr William G. Silsbee Richard Sullivan Henry W. Swift George F. Babbitt Charles S. Hamlin Nathan Matthews, Jr John H. McDonnough William C. Newell Robert C. Wiggs Hendricks Club William Taylor E. J. Donovan Lowell John F. Murphy John Welch Pittaf Wakefield Haverhill Club Norfolk County Club Josiah Quincy Quincy Beverly Club T. Jefferson Coolidge Jdr Manchester New Hamshire F. Noyes L. H. Pitman Gonway W. A. Gregg A. N. Quinn C. H. Anderson Concord J. P. Bartlett Hugh McDonough John R. Willis James Ryan Dover D. H. Youngs J.T. Bartlett Raymond A. G. Whittier Pennsylvania Railroad

Swimming Race At Old Orchard For $500 Championship

A five mile contest at Old Orchard Beach features Professor Tom Riley known as the man fish against Professor P S Mack the Australian swimmer. Both are in excellent form and a close race is anticipated as the two vie for the $500 purse and the American championship.

Old Orchard Tom Riley P. S. Mack Old Orchard Beach America

Davis Sells Pair of Family Horses for Immediate Use

Mr A W Davis lists three family horses at Nos 80 82 and 61 Northampton Street. They weigh 2200 pounds combined, are acclimated and sound, ready to ride and trot ten miles per hour with promising speed. The sale emphasizes their temperament and suitability for immediate use.

A. W. Davis Northampton Street

Cutter on Trial in Malden Shooting Case

James E. Cutter and Dora L. Nickerson go on trial in East Cambridge for conspiring to shoot Luther H. Rowe in Malden on March 24. Nickerson, now Mrs. Hannaford, testified about meeting Cutter in 1887 and details of a letter to Rowe. Witnesses described instructions not to send strangers to the victim’s house. Court set to resume at 9:30 with Lynde for the defense and Stevens for the government. Hannaford to testify as government witness.

James E. Cutter Dora L. Nickerson Luther H. Rowe Malden Superior Criminal Court East Cambridge Aldrich Miss Nickerson Hannaford Cutler Derne Street Boston Brown Rowe Cutter Annie Brown W. A. Johnson Faulkners Charles Fessenden A. V. Lynde Stevens

United States Circuit Court July 2 Howes manslaughter ruling

The court clarified that Marcus L. Howes was acquitted of murder while guilty of manslaughter in the Kikamatsu case. The jury found him guilty of the lesser offense, and the court noted the acquittal of murder was a legal form. A separate matter involved United States vs. Seavey over attached funds from Banks in Boston, resulting in a petition dismissal. A third matter denied a motion to compel disclosure of Moxie Nerve Food ingredients, citing trade secrets and lack of authority.

United States Circuit Court Gray and Colit, Jr Marcus L. Howes The Freeman Kikamatsu Barnstable United States Fred D. Seavey Owen A. Galvin Seavey I. J. Morrison Seavey. Cort J. Moxie Nerve Food Co Herbert C. Beach Li Ao Thompson Sam George FI. Richardson M. F. Dickinson, Jr H. R&r. Bailey Causten Browne R. Lund

Probate Court List of Wills and Administrations

In Essex County Probate Court a session dated July 2 proved wills for Charles H Atkinson Newburyport Moody Breckett West Newbury John Carney Georgetown Susan Fitts Haverhill David B Foster Haverhill Sarah Hall Lynn Mary J Martin Marblehead Allen B Rich Lynn William W Russell Haverhill Mary Sawyer Salem Timothy M Standley Beverly. Admin grants issued for Edith M George Martha C Edwards Eliza P Chase Helena A Price Daniel Delury Joseph Blake Elizabeth Dillon Hannah Gardner Ottiwill Dewhurst Henry Roche Albert Foster Eunice Harmen Julia A Rogers Mary C Sway Eunice Nichols Samuel Cutter Deborah Gregory Eliza Hartigan Catherine Jeffery Emily Newell Francis Goss Helen Gardner. Inventories filed include John A Boyd Essex 356147 Benjamin Hawkes Marblehead 12229165 Jonathan Johnson Nahant 7805 David Knowlton Essex 22558 15 George Orton North Andover 13815 Henry O Roberts Salem 394720 82.

Essex County Brooks Charles H. Atkinson Newburyport Moody Breckett West Newbury John Carney Georgetown Susan Fitts Haverhill David B. Foster Sarah Hall Lynn Mary J. Martin Marblehead Allen Rich William W. Russell Mary Sawyer Salem Timothy M. Standley Beverly Julia A. Rogers Mary C. Sway Eunice Nichols Amesbury Samuel Cutter Deborah A. Gregory Eliza Hartigan Lawrence Catherine Jeffery Emily Newell Francis Goss Helen Gardner John A. Boyd Essex Benjamin Hawkes Jonathan Johnson Nahant David Knowlton George Orton North Andover Henry O. Roberts

Alcohol and assault cases heard in Middlesex Superior Court

July 2 proceedings show Margaret O Rourke of Framingham fined 50 dollars plus costs for liquor nuisance. Thomas Ford of Watertown fined 100 dollars and costs with three months in the house of correction for liquor nuisance. James E Cutter of Maiden on trial for assault with intent to kill.

Governor Ames’s Condition Improves at Home

No unfavorable symptoms appeared yesterday and Governor Ames was pleased to be up and about at his house on the Back Bay.

Ames

G W Simmons Co Opens Busy Fourth Rush at North Street

Wirn Coats and vests offered at 98 cents with ten nis coats at 97 cents and odd vests at 50 cents. Everything else in proportion as G W Simmons & Co. at 32 to 44 North Street anticipates an unprecedented rush today the day before the Fourth, store open till 9 this evening.

G. W. Simmons & Co North Street

Lake Walden Fourth Celebrates With Noted Speakers and Barnabee

Thousands from the city look forward to Lake Walden's annual Fourth of July gathering now planned with Governor St John of Kansas and Neal Dow of Maine among speakers. Henry C Barnabee will perform with Howard M Dow, Harvard quartet, and Waltham City Band. Fred R Comee again leads the event.

Lake Walden Governor St. John Kansas Neal Dow Maine John L. Swift J. W. Hamilton O. P. Gifford Boston I'red R. Comee

Drink Use Horsford's Acid Phosphate Endorsed By Dr Davis

Dr Charles H S Davis of Meriden Conn says he has used Horsford's Acid Phosphate as an accessory in melancholia and nervous debility and as a pleasant cooling drink in fevers and has been very pleased with it.

Horsford Charles H. S. Davis Meriden Conn

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