Racing Season’s Height on Detroit Park Track Routs
Beacons Park meets highlight a big crowd as near heat racing yields several heats and a late concluding stake. D. B. Doble’s mare Amy Lee, Hendryx and Ivanhoe feature in 2:14 pace battles with Hamletta and Chevalita contending in close finishes. Gleaned results include the Merchants and Manufacturers' $10,000 stake won by Golten’s entry, with Kentucky Blanche and Susie W. also featuring, while Hamletta and Ivanhoe duel in the 2:27% heat series amid fading daylight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BeAcon Park
Thares
D. Db
White
Rocket
Tfreom D. V
Kentucky Blanche
Soone
Lesf
Kentuky
Susie W
Ivanhoe
Stretc
C. W
Chevalita
Hamletta
Ming
MD Bee
Hamietta
Hambut Ivanhoe
Lime
Chevaliia
Ham
Brea -Ing
Ahhe
Ona Gog
Mawletta
Ped
Asy
Clas
aGolten
Avery
Opening Day At Saratoga Race Meet Reports
Opening day results list six races at Saratoga on July 22 with winners including Geraldine in the intro race, Hanover in the California stake, Succes sor in the two-year-old maiden, Long Dance in the Travers stakes, Vivid in the three quarters, and Brait in the six-furlong event. Times shown for each race accompany the placements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
Geraldine
Fordham
Maori
California
Hanover
Kingrab
Mollie McCarthy
Successor
Pearl Set
Sena
Long Dance
Flood Tide
Vivid
Dalesman
Redstone
Brait
the Lion
Dilemma
New England Breeding Stakes List Old Time Trotting Foals
A detailed catalog of 1880s New England trotting horse foals and sires. Entries include dam lines, sires like Messenger Chief, Harbinger, Alcantara, and Don Carlos, with owners and farms in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, and Vermont. Stake numbers 18 through 20 outline foals for 1885 to 1889, listing birth, lineage, and race potential.
Detroit crowd enjoys Merchants' and Manufacturers' purse race
Dermott July 25 Special The Driving Park drew a large crowd for the $10,000 Merchants and Manufacturers stake. Hendryx won the main event as Gean Smith, accused of being drugged previously, came back to claim two heats in the free-for-all trotting. The 2:30 class saw Tariff, Arbutus, Elista, and Reference vie for top honors with shifting leads and a final heat result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Lee
Budd Doble
Mr. Campau
Hendryx
Aleryon
Yorktown Belle
Brother Dan
Michigan
Dauntless
Gean Smith
Roy Wilkes
Wilkes
Gossip, Jr
Gean Simith
Danatiess
Goldsmith
Rosalind Wilkes
Pucner
Stanley
Vaiff Chids
Ccee
Eseeveeseseuss
Hillie Bevery
Arbutus
Frank
Bende
Kssree
Little Joe
DNDOM
Rajah
McCauly
Ais
Enable
Lucy Lave Saunders
Lie
Dryx
Danulleas Chub
Doble
Bee
Dan MeaPor
Annie Wilkes
Einst
Eess Esceee
Reeceedl
Clinner
Leitia Watterson
Sanders
Henrietta
Angrews
Ceee
Ceenreere
Elista
Dobi
Forest Queen
Forbes
Colyana Spragee
Lottie W. ¢S
Phillips
Silas Wright
Stewart
Davis
Ctupmet
Atanléy
Edwin i
Stanley P
Art
Edwin
Duodor M
Dwin
Doctor M
Wirin
Raero
Mannt Edwin
Br. G
A.johnson
Ci. G
A d. Beek
Pingo Maid
B. W
J. K. Wood
DOG Cps
Eicene Ees
Lexington Chief
Spt
H. A Wembley
Saens
Bik. G
F. Bass
Gro
Ember
B. m
G. W. Leavitt
Messrs
Horace Miller
Hugh Jones
al Moulton
Dermott
D. J. Campan
T. Harris
Cincinnati
Godsmith
Sean Smith
Jariff
Tariff
Reference
Races at Monmouth Park Reported With Mixed Results
At Monmouth Park New Jersey July 25 weather fine and track good. Racetrack outcomes show winner placement with several disqualifications and times noted for each race. First race Grenadier won with Dyer second and Volunteer third. other races list winners and times though some placings adjusted by disqualification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monouth Park
N. J
Grenadier
Dyer
Volunteer
Leighton
Burlington
Fan Yau
One Isle
Madstone
Rhono
Favordale
Strong List of Horses for the New England Breeders Stakes
Second payment accepted for entries in Stake No 15 open to New England bred foals of 1837 trotting in 1889. Entries include Beatrice, Palin, Helen M, Wyn Dyla, Blue Bells, Casey Wilkes, Peacock Wilkes, Hale, Cora C, Lady Dombey, and others with sires such as Charley Wilkes, Messenger Wilkes, Ben Franklin, and Bucking ham. Stake No 16 covers foals of 1887 trotting in 1889 with mule heats harness racing featuring Bonny Carlos, Stambulo, Celia F, Donaldson, Nominated, Monsoon, Rinaldo, Pembroke, Baron Brown, and more. Stake No 17 invites foals of 1886 or later trotting in 1889 with mile heats, Best two in three. Entries list include Nutwood, Otis Shaw, Electryon, Lina K, Pure Wilkes, and Purity among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben V
Red Wilkes
Rena
Messenger Wilkes
Messenger Chief
A. H.gilbert
Derby
Conn
Tom Boy
Gr. c
Polonius
Rysdyk
Hambletonian
Lady Daggett
Altagetta
Logue Horse
Felix Conlon
East Cambridge
Coch. m
Egbert
Blood Chief
Riverside Stock Farm
Ansonia
J. B. Wallace
Annie
Sir Walkill
Knickerbocker
G. W. Leavitt
Boston
Parker Gunn
Ay Pind
Wavelan Rief
J. F. Conners
Pittsfield
Diana
Almont
Kalebone Knox
General Knox
New England
B. F. Rogers
Lawrence
Mass
Twang
Alevone
D. Wiggin
Newton
Arrival
B. c
Charley Wilkes
Aspasia
Alcantara
G. C. Moses
Bath
Otis Shaw
B.c
Don Carios
Nellie Otis
J. G. Morrill
Winthrop Morrill
Thomas Blanchard
Palmer
Lenox
Alcyone
Idle Wilde
Glenair
Bernard Raferty
Cambridgeport
San Carlos
Don Carlos
George Wilkes, Jr
Gustave Cornelis
Waterbury
Applewood
Wedgewood
Madaline
Magnet
Keyes
Rutland
Ben Franklin
Lady Beck
Mott's Independent
John Feen
Queen Wilkes
Queen
Vermont
James F. Connor
Knox
Belfast
Wilkesmont
Kaiser
Dau
May Withers
General Withers
J. R. Wood
Athenian
Bessie Wilkes
Appleton Webb
Waterville
Resolute
Lothair
Katty Laimbert
Daniel Lambert
W.H. Hill
Worcester
B. m
Patchen
Herr's
Mamphrino Patchen
H. C. Curtis
Red Lady
Bonnie Bell
Duster Goldust
Highlawn Farm
Lee
Mink
Blk. m
Alden Woodward
D. F
Br. G
Aristos
Ray Lester
Beatrice
B. F
Munjoy Belle
Messrs
B. KF
F. H. Briggs
Auburn
Palin
Jenny Allen
Dm B&b. U. W
Bailey
East Hardwick
Helen M
Gr. F
Cobden
Laundry Horse
Wyn Dy
Southport
W . Dylla
Ch. T
Fancy Sherman
General Sherman
Young Columbus
Ridgewood Farm
Danbury
Rundie & White
Blue Bells
Brk. F
Quartermaster
Bent
Natick
Casey Wilkes
Br. F
Bessie
Walter M. Hadley
Charlestown
Peacock Wilkes
Daisy Lambert
G. L. Clark
Meriden
Hale
Percane
Cora C
Buckingham
J. P. Crane
Woburn
Lady Dombey
General Lyon
John E. Drake
Quincy
Bonny Carlos
Bayard
Pilot, Jr
John R. Graham
Stambulo
Stauboul
Dictator
J. J. Crawford
Belmont
Celia F
Orars
Barclay’s Clark
G. E. Jordan
Donaldson
Myrtle
Scobey
Champion
B. H
Stranger
Sapphire
Jay Gould
F. A. Coe
Middlefield
Stamnal
Stamboul
Young Signal
Arthurton
Wyn Dyl
Monsoon
B. G
Draco
J.J. Bowen
Medford
Rinaldo
Guy Wilkes
Mamie Kohl
Steinway
Strathmore
George W. Leavitt
Pembroke
Jay Bird
George Wilkes
George L. Clark
Meriden, Conn
Baron
Bess
Hill
Prince Nutwood
Nutwood
Ruth
Jim Monroe
G. CG. Moses
Nelly Otis
B. F. Stanley
Electryon
Electioneer
Lina K
Don Victor
Pure Wilkes
Purity
Brignoli
F. A. Briggs
Guests at Hotels and Taverns Listed by City and State
A long list of travelers and their companions staying at hotels and taverns across several cities. Names include J H Stewart and wife, Lizzie Lacey, Rev C Tiffany, H H Forrest, Arthur Norton, Eastman family, Adams family, Southworth, Barclay, Dresser, G Smith, Rankin, Reynolds, Nesmith, Parker, Phillips, Hooper, Powell Clayton, Luther, Cunningham, Tolman, Woods, King, Becker, Briggs, Tisdale, Wells, Tremont crew, McDonough, Kearney, Moulter, Russell, Andrews, Jones, Michelson, Cutler, Kimball, Partridge, Bridgman, Gould, Shedd, and many others. Places include Cincinnati, New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, Boston, Montreal, Providence, Washington, Syracuse, Lewiston, Rutland, Montpelier, and more. Continuous listing shows extensive cross‑city lodging records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
G. W. Phillips
Philadelphia
G. Hooper
Montreal
Powell Clayton
Eureka Springs
Ark
James
I. Becker
Baltimore
Thorndike
Charles
E.W. Partridge
Elmira
N. Lewiston
George Quincy
C. H. Miller L. Silliman
Rutland
Vic
L. W. Shedd
Montpelier
Gideon Beck & Son Open New Eliot Street Salesrooms
Gideon Beck & Son privately opened their new Eliot street salesrooms at Nos 41 and 43 last evening from 7 to 9. The 5000 square foot addition includes a rear display room and basement storage. The firm, dating to 1842, focuses on estate appraisals and auctions and will hold regular furniture and general merchandise sales with occasional special sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gideon Beck & Son
Eliot Street
Gideon Beck
State Street
Pepe Od State House
Milk
Federal Street
Federal and
Channing Streets
Walter P. Beck
Tremont Street
Tremont
Washington Streets
Body found near ferry at East Boston mirrors city notes
A deceased man about fifty was found floating near the Boston Revere Beach Lynn Ferry in East Boston. In other news a quiet wedding occurred at 83 Bowdoin Street as Miss Susie E Farland wed Mr William Tt Hewes with Rev W S Haven officiating. Eight California Forty Niners dined at the Revere House and Fireworks shows continue through the week with an excursion tonight for the exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn Ferry
Boston
Congress
Susie E. Farland
Bowdoin Street
William Tt. Hewes
W. S. Haven
Mayor Hart Plans Reception for President Harrison
Mayor Hart outlines plans for a one day visit with breakfast at the Vendome, a reception in Faneuil Hall, a suburban drive, and dinner. If overnight, a grand city and state reception is proposed, with the Adjutant General meeting the President at the state line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart
Harrison
Vendome
Faneuil Hall
Mill Will Run by Aug at Colchis Mine With Stock Move
The Mill on Colchis Mining Company property will operate by August 15 and stock will rise to 10 per share. Ore on dumps is valued by four experts at 16 to 18 per ton, current mining yields 30 to 40 per ton. Estimated daily revenue is 2600, with 50 cents per share paid to stockholders monthly and a 17600 surplus. Certificates require at least 25 shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colchis
Valkyrie Will Not Come To Defend America Cup
Lord Dunraven will not send Valkyrie to America this season after General Paine cabled that no yacht has been chosen to defend the America Cup. Paine states he does not plan to act as Dunraven's representative, though he has written to the lord. The decision follows a letter received by Dunraven and reported from Nahant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunraven
Rhode Island Yacht Clyde cruise opens at Big Rock
The Rhode Island Yacht Club plans an August cruise from its Big Rock club house, lasting a week through Narragansett Bay and Bristol, East Greenwich, Potter's Cove, and Newport. Several yachts may attend the Goelet cup races in New York, with potential Rhode Island clambakeJoining events. The Dorchester Yacht Club fleet at Camden, Me will host a reception aboard flagship and social events before sailing on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
CLYDE
Providence
Rhode Island Yacht Club
Big Rock
Narragansett Bay
Bristol
Corinthian Club of
New York
Dorchester Yacht Club
Flaclair Diana
Camden
Pecial
Soley
Lydia
Davenport
Magic
Neale
Rondina
Torrey
Rockland
Cleveland Hall
Bay View House
Ladies Entertained at Marblehead Yacht Club Event
In Marblehead on July 25 the Eastern Yacht Club hosts a ladies entertainment with the Salem Cadet Band performing on the lawn. The harbor sees many small boats as the Marblehead Yacht Club prepares for its 147th regatta tomorrow afternoon amid favorable weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marblehead
Great Neck
Eatern Yacht Club
Salem Cadet Band
Has Yacht Club
Yacht fleet flotilla visits Vineyard Haven and nearby ports
Corrales City notes yachts Frolic and Nachewena bound to Nantucket with Boston participants. Vineyard Haven hosts Triton Griselda Gypsy Gurl Water Lily with Roxbury and Boston advances. Eclipse from Newport sails to Marblehead. Inex from New York eastward. Fleetwing heads to Bar Harbor. Ballymene from Baltimore arrives, Fortuna and Fearless sail to Boston, Starling also cruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corrales City
Arthur Fuller
South Boston
Cub
Edgartown
Nantucket
Boggs
Boston
Vineyard Haven
Triton
Water Lily
Walter Newton
W. Clark
William Magrath
William Fairfield
Roxbury
Eclipse
S. Fessenden
Newport
Marblehead
Inex
New York
Yacht Fleetwing
Bar Harbor
New Breprorp
Ballymene
Baltimore
New London
Fortuna
schoon-r_ Fearless
Starling
TAVERNER AND NAMES OF PLANTS AND PESTS
A reader Lampes from Cambridge writes to Taverners column noting common misnamings of plants and pests. He corrects wisteria versus wistaria, explains Wisteria frutescens and W chinensis, clarifies ampelopsis species, warns on poison ivy, and discusses proper use of bug versus bugbear and insect terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taverner
Wistaria
Wistar
London
Cambridge
Gilman Held for Trial After Examination
Gilman examination closed this morning with the prisoner held under 5000 bonds for the August term. He was committed to await trial.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Detroit
Monmouth Park
Brighton
Hendryt
Merchants and Manufacturers
Merchants’ and Manufacturers
Ate
Belinda
Judge Murray
Freedom
Haramboure
Jourmaline
Fitzdames
Strideaway
Niagara
NEW England Breeders’ Stakes
Brunswick
J. H. Stewart
Matthew Eddy
Lizzie Lacey
J. W. Gott
Goff
C. Tiffany
H. H. Forrest
Arthur_ Norton
Charles F. Eastman
Littleton
Eastman
Concordate
Gideon Beck &Son
West End
Post of Duty
Laertes
Mr. A
Cartwright & Warner
Mr. B
Mr. C
Mr. D
Obadiah Bull
Lord Dunraven
General Paine
Dorchester Yacht Squadron
Eastern Yacht Club
Craves & Sons
Hawkins ST
Vwachts
Edward Burgess
G. W. Simmons & CO
North
Shreve, Crump & Low CO
Washington St
Spreial
Gerkham Manufacturing Company
Robert W. Bibber
Enr Ward Burgess
Sixth Street
City Point
Samuel Thaxter & Son
Eldridge
U.S
Keeler & CO
Boston and Bar Harbor
E. L. Williams
Prince Kar
Orinda
Pilgrim
Venncotte
Cooper
Mesquity
Pink
Ninth Street
South
Lauterne
S. S. Pierce & CO
Bond & Son
State St
Boylston St
Kullberg
Paris
Vienna
Rockford
Gilman
THE
Atlantic Works
Border St
East
On Boats Yachts
Roxbury Carpet Company
Simpson
Theentreman
Vernon Hall
Smith
Frank Howard
L. B. Chickering
Shawmut Avenue
Safe Deposit & Trust Company
Howard
Colchis Mining Co
HON
Robert &. Ingersoll
N. Y
Chas. D. Jenkins
M.D
Herbert Parsons
Nathan Cleaves
Portland
Chas. E. Coon
Congress ST
E. C. Thompson
Washington Street
Old South
Suffolk County
Abraham G. Daniels
William D. Forbes
J. A H. Austin
Smith-Sheahan Co
Charles Jd. Smith
Maurice Sheahan
Copartners
Wiswell & Chapman
Winslow d Wiswell
Edward Eg. Chapman
William B. Derby
John F. Kinney
Joshua Brothers
Josiah &. Bachelder
Henry H. Goldberg
Moore
Om Moore
John Lannergan
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