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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1888
Page
9
A historic newspaper notice advertises removal of Lot 7 and announces deep discounts on SAWYER WOOLLEN CO. and Continental suits, with lots of 300 to 1000 pieces, all wool pantaloons, silk mixed fabrics, and assorted menswear. Prices drop from $18 to $10 a suit and $4 to $2 for pants, plus broad reductions across undergarments and shirts.
Yesterday marked a high point in anniversary week with gatherings on physiology education religion and several weighty themes. Reports from groups showed strong progress over the past year and promise for the year ahead. The week’s programme nears completion following a dense day of readings and discussions.
The Ladies Physiological Institute marked its forty first anniversary at Wesleyan Hall with Dr Salome Merritt elected president delivering her inaugural. She spoke on ongoing goals, noting past battles against ignorance and prejudice, and emphasized practical studies of physiology for women.
At the Universalist Woman's Missionary Society meeting in Columbus Avenue Universalist Church Miss Carrie H. Ryder spoke on the relations of young women to the church. The program featured speakers from Universalist and Methodist backgrounds including Mrs S L Baldwin and missionaries from China Japan New York Roxbury and Vermont with short closing speeches by prominent ministers.
In our men’s ready made department we list over fifteen thousand suits from foreign and domestic cassimeres cheviots worsteds and more. Lot 1 offers 200 riverside woolen mills worsted cheviots at nine dollars per suit. Lot 2 features 200 fine all wool cassimere suits at nine dollars. Lot 3 presents 300 sawyer woollen indigo blue cheviots at nine dollars. Lot 4 offers 200 broadbrook mills light colored diamond pattern cheviots at ten dollars. Lot 5 has 300 all wool light brown homespun suits at eight dollars. Lot 6 provides 500 pontooluc mills indigo blue flannel suits at six dollars and fifty cents. Samples available on application.
The National Bureau of Unity Clubs convened yesterday at the Unitarian building. Rev E E Hale and others spoke. Officers elected include EB Hale as president and J L Jones and E A Horton as vice presidents. A literary board was chosen and related delegations noted.
Fire at the University of Pennsylvania medical hall on Thirty-sixth Street and Woodland Avenue caused severe damage and loss of valuable anatomical specimens. The blaze began in the roof dog house, two alarms were raised, and books and instruments were moved to safety by students. Damages near 10,000 dollars, fully insured. most losses from water spread. Other campus buildings spared.
Judge Josiah G Abbott of Massachusetts will likely miss the 3 10 p m Pullman train from Boston due to health and business. About fifty delegates start with Maine New Hampshire and Rhode Island then connect in Worcester and Springfield. The trip ends in St Louis Sunday morning with cheering plans and champagne for the travelers.
The Superior Court case over the Bussey bridge train wreck of March 14 1887 between John Murphy and the Boston and Providence Railroad was withdrawn from the jury and settled. Murphy, a machinist and key victim, claimed 40000 dollars and the settlement is reported near 20000 dollars.
All the appointments of the Revere House conduce to the ease and comfort of its guests.
Reported investigation at police headquarters into charges by Superintendent Small against Chief Inspector Hanscom. Hearing held privately after press access denied, with Hanscom and counsel present. Proceedings paused for weekend adjournment and resumed Saturday at 10 AM.
Boston and Indianapolis played yesterday with Boston losing 4-6 as Indianapolis won. Pittsburg failed to appear in New York, forfeiting to the Giants. Weather hindered Philadelphia and Washington games. standings list Chicago Boston Philadelphia Pittsburgh Indianapolis and Washington with mixed records.
The New England League report from Portland shows Portland failing to capitalize with hits when runners on base as Manchester and another opponent pulled ahead. Lowell also notes Salem losing on an early inning error by Long in the May 31 contest.
Game details are unclear but the text notes Kiley was retired in the fourth inning amid a scoreline fragment. Other data include scattered batting and pitching notes with unresolved numerals and team names.
An architect critiques a corner double house at Commonwealth avenue and Berkeley street. He urges larger surrounding ground, cites English block planning, and argues for visible joint detailing in brickwork. He notes white mortar is not inherently plain and cites Roman cement contrasts. Boston, May 29.
Irving Meredith of the Boston Journal and Miss Lillie Warren Tucker were married at St. John s Church Jamaica Plain in a ceremony led by Reverends R R Meredith and Richard Meredith. The bride wore white corded silk with duchesse lace and lilies of the valley. After congratulations the couple planned a wedding trip and will reside at 13 Arlington Street Boston.
Rome cablegram from May 30 says the Pope will send a friendly letter to Irish bishops, reaffirming his aim to avoid actions that hinder the Irish national movement. Propaganda criticizes London Times and Tablet for misreading the papal rescript to inflame Irish tensions.
Mr. Fritz Giese will be the soloist at Music Hall tonight with an orchestra of fifty under Mr Neisel. It is the only concert this week as the hall hosts the Ancient and Honorable Society and guests on Saturday. Starting Monday these popular entertainments will run every evening except Sunday without interruption.
A newspaper ad announces Lot 18 offering 300 dozen white summer merino underwear at 25 cents each, once 60 cents. Also Lot 14 suspender stock at 25 cents, Lot 15 suspenders at 20 cents, and Lot 16 seamless hosiery at 10 cents. Goods from Nashawannuck Mills and New York Patent Hosiery Co. sale continues weekly until stock is cleared before relocation to a new store. Samples available on request.
The Clothing House, located at 744 to 756 Washington Street, operates as the largest wholesale and retail clothing house in New England, offering a wide range of garments for business and casual wear.
The Union ball grounds leased by the Open Air Society of the YMCA will be improved for outdoor games and open Saturday with a Harvard medical school versus Boston University medical school ball game. Four permanent tennis courts and other facilities are planned.
Tremont Street Children's Mission for Destitute Children celebrated its anniversary at Arlington Street Church. The event featured the children in best attire, songs by the mission and female asylum girls, and brief remarks by President William Baldwin. Reports showed receipts of 42501 77 and expenditures 41746 40 with a balance of 766 87. Over the year more than 150 children were admitted, 126 placed, and 28 remain in the home. addresses were given by F T Greanhalge and several clergy.
Court resumes trial of Vincent and Giovanna Chavallo for attempting to pass counterfeit silver dollars but remains unfinished. The docket lists cases across sessions with numerous civil actions against Boston area railroads insurers and merchants, including properties damaged by fire and various v. opponents.
The American Wool Reporter reports on water works bonds as investments with added facts about the Tiffin Ohio water works whose interest is in default, plus notes on general railroad and investment securities.
A list of buyers and firms across the United States including Pratt of Bowen and Pratt in Chicago, Wells of M D Wells in Cincinnati, Lytle of Lytle and Co in Davenport, Bryant of Bryant and Co in Dubuque, Amsden of Lange and Amsden in Dubuque, Pickenbrook as treasurer in Denver, Plonsky of Butler Bros in Greenville, Humphrey of W Caye and Co in Louisville, Hendricks of Hendricks and Cooper in Indianapolis, Caye of W Caye and Co in Leavenworth, Knox of Lather and Knox in Lafayette, Murphy of Murphy and Comstock in Lafayette, Foster of T L Foster and Sons in Philadelphia, Feder of Rosenthal Feder in San Francisco, Leventrilt of S W Rosanstock in San Francisco, and Williams of Williams Bros in San Francisco.
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