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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1889

Page

8

Purse Strings Unloosed In Cambridgeport Relief Meeting

A Cambridgeport relief meeting reports Boston has donated over 80,000 to Pennsylvania sufferers with total contributions approaching 600,000. Ex-Alderman Allen and Col Horace T Rockwell presented results after visiting Philadelphia and Governor Beaver. Mayor Hart authorized drawing on Boston for 50,000 as needed. Rockwell named to citizens’ committee. Donations listed from Boston merchants. several firms pledged 100 each and others varied amounts.

Boston Pennsylvania General Committee Hart City Hall Charles H. Allen Horace ‘I’. Rockwell Beaver Philadelphia Jordan, Marsh & Co Johnstown

Enthusiastic Cambridgeport Meeting Aids Johnstown Sufferers

A large gathering at Union Hall Cambridgeport, presided by Mayor Gilmore, raised substantial funds for Johnstown victims. Ex mayors Hall and Fox and Rev McKenzie spoke as subscriptions, including many local workers and firms, were tallied reaching $3,500 with more pledged. Providence updates show $23,598.45 in Mayor Gilmore's hands and $1,238.50 pending transfer.

Union Hall Cambridgeport Johnstown Gilmore Hall Fox Alexander McKenzie Scully O’ Donnell Gilmor Cam J. H. Corcoran Bridgeport A. Chamberlin A. Conrad T. W. Higginson D. B.S W.E. Davie Hon Guimore John S. Pollard George W. Gale Simeon Alghern D. W. Bemis Clo Eace THOOL KR. Paige North Ave Univ Be Perils B.D. Leavitt H. G. Porter Cree Cambridge Port Diary Co W.w.tike Asa P. Morse Uv Sadward Reardon Allen & Endicott Saunders & First Universalist Goi Isvéashess Aoe H. Thayer & Co W. Chamberlin KE. Walsh John Bartlett W. A. Bartlett Wood Memorial W. Kings John Cahill George Bk. Carter H. Carter A. L. Norris E. Id. A. Wade D, Leavitt J. A. Fox L. Montagne Harv Prin’g Co C. H. Farus E. B. Hale Worth Charles Dean William Kelley F. L. Chapman J. J. Newman K. L. Foss H. F.L. Bounke Wellington & Co Rey B.f.combach A. B. Averill Cp BaecSig Et Eee H. E. Clement J.W. Coveney D. FE. Frasier Nash Harry Slald J. W. Sparrow W. B. Piske M. Murdock Friend Pears D. M.flazen C.G. Went W.A. Munroe W.k. Marvin C. Bullock W. Mackey Enoch Bean A. Kock Waitt H. O. Bright L.M Brown& Co MM. Leavitt A. Clark & Son Conemaugh Providence

What did Jerry McCarthy do with the Fire Bill

General Banks praised Jerry McCarthy for a key act at a closing session, pressing for a review of a Massachusetts measure before the governor. Banks said McCarthy’s intervention helped block a bill that would have affected both the legislative and executive branches, earning gratitude from officials.

Jerry McCarthy General Banks McCarthy Massachusetts Jerry Post N. P. Banks Grand Army Banks State House Iverything Washington New England Congress Massachusetts State Firemen’s Association Ames House Fire Department Boston

Court settles collision case between schooners in harbor

In Nelson J J W Frederick et al v schooner Julia Costa the libellants claim negligence after the Mary of Belfast bound for Boston struck by the Costa near Castle Island Oct 31 1883. The Mary sank with 1700 barrels of cement. Interlocutory decree awarded damages to be divided. C T Russell counsel for libellants H P Harriman for claimant.

Nelson J. J. W. Frederick Julia Costa Frederick Mary Belfast Waldo Bros Boston Rondout N. Y Lower Middle Ground Castle Island C. T. Russell H. P. Harriman

Yachting Mishaps and Regatta Winners at Monatiquot Club

The Monatiquot Yacht Club held its first regatta of the season on a west wind with reefs in all boats. The Diadem capsized near Quincey Point. Flora Lee won the third class. In other notes West Lynn Yacht Club adjourned meeting elected new members and reported a sound financials.

Monatiquot Club Werrymoors Monatiquot Peri Quincey Point Bridge Flora Lee Henry Gardner E. P. Worster E. T. Jordan G. H. Bicknell West Lynn Moore Lark Messrs Sproul, MacKay and Smith Sawyer and Rich Flying Yankee Sygness Messrs. Murphy and Robinson

Relief drives bloom across towns for Johnstown sufferers

Across Maine New Hampshire Connecticut Massachusetts and Kansas committees formed to solicit funds and clothing. Mayor Raymond chairs in Salem with $300 subscribed and blocks of 500 planned. Lawrence firemen raise 125 bringing total to 349.50. Ma p en Academy of Music event aims for 1500 plus 300. Royal Arcanum votes 50. St Pauls net 150 sent. Towns pledge 500 for Fourth cancelation and aid. Phoenix Insurance and another company each send 1000 to Governor Beaver for relief.

SaLem Johnstown Raymond F. A. Newell Frank Cousins J. G. Ryan Lawrence Sorctan Mack Piers Field Academy of Music Joseph Tucker Senator Dawes Rockwell Jenkins and Sawyer Maupen Royal Arcanum Society St. Paul’s Church Conn Pheonix Fire Insurance Company

Mr Gilbert Sees Better Heart Action After Restless Night

Mr John Gilbert had a rough night with a weak heart and indigestion though he slept about three hours. By morning his condition improved with stronger heart action and less lung congestion. Doctors caution that his age makes his good and bad days likely to continue, though recovery seems possible.

Gilbert John Gilbert Jernegan

Exams at Beach Bluff boarding house described

The Exams at Beach Bluff Swampscott is kept as a first class boarding house with pure water good drainage electric bells gas and stable accommodations. The location is delightful with tennis and other lawns nearby.

Beach Bluff Swampscott

Bargains at Hovenrton and Dutton Store

Hovenrton and Dutton offer bargains for careful buyers with shirts at 1 dollar, popular straw hats, and a continuing sale of ladies undergarments for those seeking value this season.

Forbes Homestead Estate Auction in Elm Hill Area

The Assignor's sale of William D Forbes homestead estate at Elm Hill avenue and Maple street near Franklin Park will be sold by L Foster Morse at auction on Saturday June 8 at 4 o'clock on the premises.

William D. Forbes Elm Hill Avenue Maple Street Franklin Park L. Foster Morse

Boston and Maine Railroad vs Wellington Coal Co suit

Superior Court first session lists contract action for rent of a storage house from 1887 to 1888 with $18,750 claimed, jury disagreed. Several cases appear with parties and counsel, across multiple sessions, including Standard Food Preservative Co. suits and tort actions.

Boston & Maine Railroad Company A. C. Wellington Coal Company Charlestown L Badger A. C. Washburn Charles H. North J. E. Butler G. Allen Norths Chem Elec Higgins Ottrell, Co Howard Taylor Haines Davis Mumber Stubb Masse Coyle Fitchburg Samson Iissners Avellar Silva Butler Blanchard Walsh Parsons Mfg. Co Murdock Richard Fifield Reynolds Son Murray Webster Cheninard Hans Fletcher Living Com. Ston Hartin Henry Randolph T. . Nutter G. G. Walker Oliver M. Hapgood Horatio W. Southworth Emma M. Hapgood J. Elder A. B. Wentworth A. Hemenway C. W. Bartlett Hapgood Vy. South Freed Simmonsworth Nwilt Sears Easton Tingley Ayer Olney Sullivan Kenney Leevy Ireson Duggan W. End Parker St. Ry. Co Hosmer Kacper Ranti Boston Mfg Kandy, Johnson. Co Boston Lewinberg Sim Albany RR Mons Merrigan Same Irons Harrington Campbell Keyes Dobbins Old Col Restell Bishop

Probate Court insolvency cases hold second meetings today

Suffolk County probate court schedules second meetings today in several insolvency cases including 1683 William Church 1707 Philip Greeley 1669 James P Arrington 1708 W M Browne Co 1690 Alexander Mack 1709 John W Casey 1693 John F Bronson 1711 Norah Mayo 1694 James F Loyd 1712 Charles M Butler 1695 John A Gill 1713 Frank P Tyler 1696 Lewis K Curtis 1714 Joseph K Thompson 1697 George J Binney 1647 Geo Harding 1698 unions for debtor 1709 William H Ross 1701 William J Stevens 1707 Schnitzer bros 1703 Thomas F Guinan 1704 Annie Schaffner 1705 Oliver H Flanders first meetings while 1706 Moritz Schultz debtor's petition seeks assigned account three more cases listed 1727 William R Noone 1719 Abraam G Daniels 1730 Edmund Keyes 1737 Peter Mullen 1733 Charles Parrott 1726 Richard Casey first hearing on composition

Suffolk County William Church Philip Greeley James P. Arrington W. M. Browne & Co Alexander Mack John W. Casey John Ff. Bronson Norah Mayo James F. Loyd Charles M. Butler John A. Gill Frank P Tyler Lewis K. Curtis Joseph K. Thompson George J. Binney Geo. Harding William H. Ross William J. Stevens

Superior Court Docket Entries From Dedham June 6 1888

Norfolk session lists two cases. Margaret Ann OBrien by pro ami sues William Mahady for injuries from a dog bite in Randolph February 1888. verdict for defendants. Alexander A Willis sues New York & New England Railroad for assault on a passenger. trial in progress with plaintiff COTTER and defendants SALTONSTALL BOLLES.

Barker Margaret Ann O’brien William Mahady Randolph A. P. French J. E. Cotter Alexander A. Willis New York & New England Railroad Company KR. M. Saltonstall H. E. Bolles Hepard

Court Docket Entries Show Ongoing Trials and Case Numbers

Superior Court Middlesex County June 6 Aldrich J notes ongoing trials including Peabody versus Sheldon and Mansfield. Case numbers reference 391 Bacon v City Boston 3451 Cooley v City Canton bridge 566 Same v same 224 Flint v Cushing 325 Leadbetter v same.

Civil Session List of Dockets and Parties

A civil session list in order with docket numbers and parties including Hutchinson versus Pow 2197, Griffin versus Meserve 1414, Whittaker versus Fitz 1343, Nolan versus Regan 2235, and Jouval versus Kay 2239. The fragment notes multiple case entries and opposing parties.

Hutchinson Pow Griffin Meserve Ers

Gallagher v City of Iran and Other Essex County Actions

In Superior Court Essex County Salem June 6 the docket lists Gallagher vs City of Iran a tort action by Mary Gallagher for injuries from a icy sidewalk with a general denial and a hung jury. Other tort actions on trial include Daley vs Cashman a dog bite case.

J. F H. F. Hurlburt Hayes Phil Knowland City of Reading Coal & Lynn Iron Co Kennedy Kelley Burns City of Horton Lawrence Tants of Hamilton Hemauns Jenkins

Garden Party at Lexington Honors Margaret Welch

Mrs. Francis B Hayes hosted a Lexington garden party in honor of granddaughter Miss Margaret Welch. Guests arrived by train or carriage as June flowers bloomed, with a barn dance, waltz, and polka alongside a decorated stable. Notable attendees included William Caleb Loring, A Lithgow Devens, Edward D Blake, Courtenay Guild, Oliver Ames, and many more.

Francis B. Hayes Lexington Margaret Welch William Caleb Loring A. Lithgow Devens William Burnham Edward D. Blake Henr Parkman Misses Slade Crowningshield Hoffendahl Herbert Merriam Lee Miss Rodman Snelling Oliver Ames Misses Ames Curtis Guild, Jr Courtenay Guild Edward B. Robins Desmond Fitzerald Fitzgerald Andrew Beson Charles Sturgis Charles Young Fannie Young Motte William Mackay Mackay George Bradford

Dentists Conclude Third Session With Society Talks in Boston

Massachusetts Dental Society closes its second day with demonstrations on capping exposed pulps, rubber dam use, and gold filling methods. Papers on irregularity and tooth movement follow, with discussions on dental curriculum, patents, and the Dental Protective Association. An evening reception at the Brunswick features a formal dinner and musical entertainment as the convention nears its end.

Massachusetts Dental Society T. H. Parramore Hampton A. H. Brockway Brooklyn G. L. Curtis Syracuse G. G. Watkins Montclair N. J J. F. Adams Worcester Aretter J. M. Maxfield J. E. Waitt Dickinson New York Guilford Elliott Wetherell Littig Page Boston Institute of Technogy C. H. Chenning Fredericksburg S. A. Guilford Philadelphia Harrison Sheffield Eng England Oswald Fargus Glasgow Scotand America H. A. Baker Sudduth C. G. Watkins J. N. Crouse Chicago Dental Protective Association International Footh Crown Company G. A. Maxwell Holyoke A. d. Wetherbee L. D. Shepherd Horation Merriam of Alice May Esty Sarah A. Peakes Albert E. Pennell E. L. Jordan Lydia L. Lowe

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