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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1879

Page

3

Striking Caterpillar Strips South End Trees Of Foliage

Local notes report a strange caterpillar species stripping trees in the South End. Other items note a single book lost from 11,085 circulated by the Public Library last year and various city happenings from church openings to committee meetings.

South End Dudley Warren Streets Columbus Avenue Universalist

Petitions For Sewers And Damages In Ward Street

A list of petitions including Franklin King for a sewer on Ward street Ward 24 Citizens Trade Association seeks repairs on Shelby street East Boston Edward McGuckian requests compensation for Ward street grade damages J A Bennan and others ask the city to take charge of the Ber wick Park enclosure O T Taylor seeks damages from surface water flowing onto his property 70 Broadway South Boston Augustus Mason seeks compensation for land taken to widen Western avenue John P Manning clerk of Superior Court requests allowance for clerical services

Franklin King Ward Street Ward Citizens’ Trade Association Shelby Street East Boston Edward McGuckian J. A. Bennan Berwick Park O. T. Taylor Broadway South Boston Augustus Mason Western Avenue John P. Manning Superior Court Quincy Moon Island Superintendent of Public Lands High Warren Charlestown Lincoln Bunker Hill Ward 21 Court House Roxbury Street Orchard Park South Street Committee On Finance New England Lithographic Company Ann Quigley Henley Street Albany Street J. W. F. Hobbs Solomon Rowe Elizabeth H. Underwood Erie Harrison Avenue Boston Water Board Stony Brook Said Brook

Seventy five hour go as you please race opens in Boston

A promising seventy five hour go as you please race organized by Engelhardt and O Leary begins at 8 PM at Boston Music Hall on Wednesday. Twenty starters from New England and beyond were chosen from over thirty five entries, with Charles Thatcher kept as substitute. The list includes Hanson of Dover Hichborn of Boston Lacouse of Boston Toole of Bangor Campana of Waterbury King of Melbourne McLoughlin and Russell Smith of Dover Croft of Little Falls Cannon of Brooklyn Veazie of Chelsea Barber of Jersey City Willian of Boston O Connor of New York Sullivan of Revere Perry of Kent Paul of Milford Vere of New York Munroe Unknown of Boston and Rockwood of Boston.

Messrs. Engelhardt O’leary Boston Music Hall New England Charles Thatcher Frank J. Hanson Dover N. H Fred Hichborn Boston Richard Lacouse Christopher Toole Bangor Napoleon Campana Waterbury Conn Robert King Melbourne Australia Patrick McLoughlin Russel Smith Arthur Croft Little Falls N. Y W. P. Cannon Brooklyn Frank B. Veazie Chelsea Mass George Barber Jersey City N. J Willian Dalton John O'Connor New York Cornelius Sullivan Revere George Perry Kent John Paul Milford George W. Vere Munroe’s “Unknown Albert J. Rockwood

Judge Fallon Reports In Burket Burke and Doherty Cases

South Boston Court Judge Fallon issues findings in two cases. Nellie Burke died after drinking firewater aboard the bark Haverly on June 14, with Nellie McDonald, Walter Griffiths, and Albert Kuhs named. The judge notes alcohol caused her death and criticizes the debauchery while absolving the Old Colony Railroad and its workers in Michael Doherty’s fatal injury near Little Neck bridge.

Judge Fallon South Boston Nellie Burke Michael Doherty Burke Nellie McDonald Haverly Walter Griffiths Albert Kuhs John Brightman Griffiths Little Neck Bridge Old Colony Boston Faljon

THE ALLEGED ABORTIONIST CASE AT POLICE COURT

Frances L. Stone charged with procuring abortion on Lydia L. Alley case postponed due to key witness illness. Bail argued down to 1000 or 1500 by defense. government seeks 2500. Court held bail at 2500. Alley remains confined, later sent to Salem jail. Also reports on larceny case, yacht Magic return,polygamy case, fines, baseball club, and Newton school house bids.

Frances L. Stone Lydia L. Alley Ae Eer Salem Hugh P. Whoriskey Hinds Edwin O. Childs Ellen M. Robinson Newton Cambridge Supreme Court Annie Johnson Newton Highlands Michael Kelly Pine Street House of Correction Kelly Jeremiah Sheehan Sheehan Spruce Street Strawberry Hill Nantasket Long Beach Jellison House Jellison’s

Boston Postmaster Key tours city and Halifax excursion

Postmaster General Key with Hon. Tobey and party visits City Hall and Deer Island on a steamer excursion, tours Bunker Hill and Faneuil Hall, then heads to Halifax. Secretary Sherman arrives from Newport and plans rest, with no public reception. Also notes obituaries and book reviews including Von Holst history and Madame Bona Partes life.

Key E. S. Tobey Manchester-by-the-sea City Hall Eastern Avenue J. P. Bradlee Deer Island Exchange Rufus S. Frost Board of Trade Mr. Frost Mr. Key James New York Bunker Hill Faneuil Hall Eastern Railroad Halifax Gen. Key Senator Blaine Augusta White Mountains Portland Sherman Newport E. T. Babcock George H. Tolman C. M. Clapp Walnut Park Parker House Beard M. P. Kennard Sub Treasury Department Commercial Club Washington

Scenic New England Excursions From Eastern Railroad

The article touts New England resort regions along the Eastern Railroad line including Swampscott Rockport Rye Beach Lake Winnipesaukee White Mountains Bar Harbor Rangeley and Moosehead Lakes. It notes excursion prices and express train services with Pullman cars to Fabyan's in seven hours and directs readers to obtain full details at 306 Washington Street and the Causeway Street depot.

New England Swampscott Rockport Rye Beach Lake Winnipiscogs White Mountains Bar Harbor Rangeley Moosehead Lakes Eastern Whic Fabyan’s Washington Street Causeway Street

Four Theft Cases Reported by Boston Officers

On Monday Lieut. Cotton of Station 9 arrested James R. Richardson for embezzling a carry-all a barouche three buggies and an express wagon valued at 300 from Meyrick Waites of Revere on July 14. Inspector Harding arrested George Kennedy alias Fish Kennedy for stealing a clock valued at 55 from H. C. Bird & Co. auction rooms. the clock was recovered. John McNally reported a burglary with three gallons of wine a box of cigars and a revolver valued at 17 stolen from his room. Sergeant Sibley and Officer Brown arrested Henry Hamlin a seaman for stealing a silver watch and opera cloaks valued at 42 from the ship B. P. Cheney at Union wharf. goods were recovered.

Lieut. Cotton Station 9 James R. Richardson Meyrick Waites Revere Harding George Kennedy Fish Kennedy H. C. Bird & Co Tremont Street Union Wharf George Corneil

Park Theatre Enthralls Boston with Revels Extravaganza

The Park Theatre crowd witnessed McNally and Smith's Revels with lavish scenery, costumes, and elaborate stage effects. Performers Edouin Mestayer Dixey Warrison and Allen drew praise, especially Miss Atherton as St George and Miss Searle as Maryanthus. The act earned many encores, while the second scene drew slightly less enthusiasm. Boston Museum continued Pinafore's eleventh week with daily shows. Oakland Garden added man-fish and Bryant talking figures alongside its usual attractions.

Edouin Mestayer Dixey Warrison Allen Boston Miss Atherton St. George Mr. Edouin Calapat Miss Searle Maryanthus Miss Melville Miss Elmore Isis Mr. Mestayer Barbara Boston Museum Museum Boston Boys and Girls Oakland Garden Man-Fish Harry Bryant Warren Street Highland Road

Theatrical Manager Palmer Dies in London

The well known manager died in London after a quick illness while under treatment for chronic bladder inflammation. Born in Pottsville, Pennsylvania in 1632, he rose from apprentice at the Philadelphia Bulletin to a leading showman. He achieved fame with The Black Crook and Uncle Tom's Cabin, earning about 150000 dollars this past season. His wife accompanied him abroad. two sons remain with his mother in New York. Remains to be brought to New York for burial in Greenwood Cemetery by the Lotus and Manhattan Clubs.

Clare Bebe J. B. Lippincott & Co Philadelphia Alfred Tennyson Julian Camilla Lionel Tennyson Harper & Brothers New York London Uncle Tom’s Cabin” Company New York City Mr. Palmer Pottsville Philadelphia Bulletin Anderson Hermann Matilda Heron William Wheatley Niblo’s Garden Jarrett Wheatley Jarrett & Palmer Booth’s Europe Palmer Greenwood Cemetery Lotus Manhattan

Doctrines of Common Carriers and Ultra Vires in Law Review

The July American Law Review from Little, Brown & Co features Holmes on common carriers, Field on Ultra Vires, and Wilcox on Foreign Factors. It includes an extract of Justice Miller praising Judge Benjamin R. Curtis as a versatile, full‑practice lawyer. The issue also carries decision digests and book notices.

American Law Review Little, Brown & Company Oliver W. Holmes G. W. Field Iowa Ansley Wilcox Buffalo Justice Miller Supreme Court Benjamin R. Curtis

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Lewis Adams Street Boston Philharmonic Orchestra Bernhard Listemann Harvard Symphony Orchestra Music Hall Boston Philharmonic Probate Matters Suffolk County McKim Daniel Karcher Samuel L. French Mary ¥. Marston Charlotte M. Cutter Isabella Duncan John H. Thorndike John McDonald Sarah O'Donnell Teresa Forster William F. Laighton Stox Stock Exchange Ose Adams Prown Broad Street John Bull Aldrich James Donahoe Paige Superior Criminal Court Thomas J. Gargan Gargan Flowers Donahoe Brock’s George L. Clark Clark Frank Moulten Beecher Eaton Aige Hamilton Brock Shylock Louisiana Massachusetts Charles G. Eaton Lothrop Donalee Dr. Hill Hill Simonds Lagrange Street Kimball Lynn Dr. Harding Nill James Donatee Bull Hull Brock Marshall's Marshall’s Burbank Suffolk South Margin Street River Street Buil City Hall Matters East Mystic North End Chestnut Hill Beacon Street H. Dudley Cottage Street Williams Street Roslindale Hiram A. Wright Elmore Street Roxbury B. B. 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Didier Charles Scribner’s Sons Napoleon Baltimore America Jerome Gilbert Stuart Lockwood, Brooks & Co Helen Hetty Aunt Hannah Hannah James Albert Harrison Houghton, Osgood & Co Harrison Alhambra Irving Robert Louis Stevenson Roberts Brothers Modestine Gevandan Stevenson Poor Papa Mary W. Porter Papa Rome D. Lathrop & Co Henry S. Drayton Claxton, Remsen & Haffelfinger Lee & Shepard Samuel Eliot Benjamin Franklin John Abigail Adams Cooper Lonefellow Taintor Brothers, Merrill & Co A. Williams & Co Franklin Square John Caldigate Anthony Trollope Edward A. Rand American Sunday School Union of Philadelphia Littell John Halifax Hatel E. B. Rankin Boston Herald K Street Higgins M. J. Flatly P. A. Collins John Lyons J. B. Manning J. J. Flynn L. J. Logan J. B. O'Riley Hugh A. Madden A. G. McVey Dedham Paris Harry Palmer Daniel Lawrence Daniel Lawrence & Sons Poland Springs Tyngsborough Tropics Elliot Goodridge & Lawrence Bishop’s Daniel W Samuel C Boylston Street Samuel Hatch & Co AS Shaman & Co Curen Jackson Allan Botanic Medicine Co MITH Doolittle & Smith Oak Hall G. W. Simmons & Son North St Andrews Stiles Fros Devonshire Street Pinckney’s School Guide Pinckney’s Scholastic Agency Union Square Fourth Avenue Side R. M. Field the Children’s Boston Boys and Girls’ Pinafore Company Mr. S. Pinafore Oakland Highland Railway Co MT. Vesus H. Hicks New England Conservatory Tourjee Corporation Notices Stockholders’ Meeting Routland Ratroad Company Buriington Rutland Railroad Company Rutland Vermont Smalley Central Wharf and Wet Dock Corporation Central Wharf W. E. Richardson Faneuil Hall National Bank OF Boston Faneuil A Hall National Bank OF Boston South Market Street Eer T. G. Hiler Osceola Consolidated Mining Company Devonshire St Bigelow Independence Mining Co Argenta Martin White Teed _ RICHARDSON, HILL & CO Goodyear Dental Vincanite CO Temple Place Order of Trustees E. Ernest Cadac Bodie Mining Company Richardson, Hill & CO Henry & Hatch Boots & Shoes Devonshire Pall Trade Sale Rhodes & CO Summer Street Moses Colman National Horse and Carriage OM Friend Streets the Mart Henry C. Bird & CO A. M. Bates Haverhill Street Maine Holbrook & Fox No. 12 Post Office Square Hochatioc Harris & C State Street State Stecat ‘Bleek William L. Thompson Joseph Titcomb Kennebunk County of York Nathaniel Hobbs Emmons Wv Saind Keanebunk Manila Jos. Dank Pond Pond’s 2A Eract Company Murray Street Thst&wveow Myls Humphrey Morocco Demorera Secteu Homoeopathic Medicine CO Fulton St Providence Tool CO Providence, H.1 Mtudité P& Ply Esterbrook’s Ink Esterbrook Steel Pen Company, Works Campen N. J. New York Jyl Call and Examin Ashington Street John P.soule Ibaeder, Adamson & Coo Bow Jez Japan Carnauba Brazil SEAR Central ‘Wharf K. W. Pratt Li Traverse St. Jyli Emerson Aaron R.gay & CO Hop Bitters Mf. Co Rochester N.Y Tths&wyly Rogers & GO Dundee Jamaica Orn Blackstone Hamiltonian N. H. White Allston W. H. Wood West Milbury Wellis Zoe Ellis Sudbury St Halford Sauce Congress Street Boyl~ Stom Street Arlington Street Jonathan Preston Providence Street KR. L. Day & CO Merchants’ Exchange Exchange Place Boston Stock and Exchange Board Pacific National Bank Howard National Bank Peoples’ National Bank Plackstone National Bank Boston Belting Co Naumkeag Norwich and Worcester Northern Railroad N. 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Goodrich New Flaven Depository Epository J. B. Baker & Co C. 8 Gaffray Brewster & Co Broome Street Albert Howe & CO Market Street Ofice Warren Avenue J.M. Watson & CO Auctionserste D. F. McGil ‘Wray & Co Horatio Harris & CO Bavarian Palermo A. S. Eaton Northampton Street John H. Osgood Hawley Street Charles C. Warren Reade Street Fall River Line Wilmerding, Hoguet & CO F.G. Wolbert Townsend & Fapgis Leonard Street Samuel Bunting J. S. Bunting Nw.b Lippincott, Son & CO John Linehan Samuel A. Walker Briggs Place Shawmut Avenue Suffolk Street Ann Maria K. Bramhall Samuel A Walker
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