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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1889

Page

8

Boston Fund for Johnstown Flood Sufferers Tops Ninety Thousand

The Boston fund for Pennsylvania flood victims now exceeds $92,000 with subscriptions expected to push it toward $100,000. The Boston Y M C A shipped seventeen barrels and six cases of clothing to Johnstown, while the YWCA in Boston raised $136. Numerous firms and individuals contributed large sums, and the total includes many anonymous gifts. Governor Keaver may call a special session to seek a $2,000,000 appropriation for Johnstown relief.

Boston Pennsylvania Boston Young Men’s Christian Association Johnstown American Express Company Young Women’s Christian Association Berkeley Street Wells, Fargo & Co S Express Grace W. Cook H. M. Knowlton Park Street Kidder, Peabody & Co Glen Manufacture Cutter, Woodine Co Juoodhrough& Co Hollingsworth & ‘J. Wales & Co Chandice & Bar- Munroe Felt and Moe Ss Paper Co Curry & Hanmer W. J. Barner & Co A. M. Garener J. Carter & Co J. Bb. Hunter & Co A. L. Tribble & c Butis & Ordway Spalding & Ceeds Wason, Peirce & Mog M.S. Ayer & Co GO Wilde Frye, Phipps &Co M.g.warren&co M.L. Halli & Co J. W. Vinal & Co S. S Sleeper & Co Burditt & Wittlyds & South North John Herbert Springer Bros T. Y Plimpton He & Saith Louise Plimipton Maguillon Lailey Mrs. W Tower Ishathinene Urna Department of Dridge John Tlalley Alert i. Tinighes William Ss. Butler Ae Ies Dees Wil- Laily Jamaica Liain Dutler PAM Wien Pootgash Sawyer Manning Charles H. Bacon MWCO Eva Ladies’ Aid Society Noves Bros Norwood Glendower Leonor James C. Eling Acee E. Uv Mat. Russ Cobb & Co U. E.G George PD. Moore Hauncey Thomas High School Boys & Od Concord Gloucester Sabid Y Anos jAlive P. Taptey UU Society V . Tapley & Church Lan- Qoissa T. Remick « Co Pf. K. Strauss Eiley W. Higginson Boston Bridge Russell Mrs. C. 1 D. Ik Saath Atadtmiller J. F. Wichorn Stoddard & Hen J Haich Dall Ates Son Q. Brown Parker & CO Francis ‘Tiffany Quincy Mar Phillips Kelsi J. C. Rogers F. Crospy W. B.overs M.A. Vowers Rayimond Keeseee Pris Sre J. A. Pen W. Tolman Fong i Elke Ois Cay Pulove Eaikie Howe,ialch& Jay Dexter Aioe Wentworth Sigourney Tileston Rocker Kowle, Cobb ‘& HR W. Berry Pear Pwr Wrest & Acame M. Montague Samuel Carter D.H. B Peta Ae Hen Chas Vicess Liza Brewer Karnes & Dunklee M. Isrewer Biou C. H. Greenleaf John C. Ropes Asa P.pottar H. Benson A.M. Wood Reg J. Pratt H. Sawyer Mfg. Co Corbin Nash & Wins I Viallé Carter, Rice & Co Fh. Vialle Corporation Train Smith & Co C. Briggs Fairchild Paper JS Russell Paper Co Bomerville Catho J, Veavey & the Sil Lie Lyceui Ushinu, Olmsted the & Snow Bradstreet Co Leland, Rice & Co Norway Steel and Iron Company B. Schlesinger Harrisburg Penn Keaver

Pearline promises unmatched cleaning power and cautions on fakes

The ad extols Pearline’s labor saving cleansing virtues for dishes hats glassware and more claiming complete satisfaction. It warns peddlers and grocers sell imitations and states Pearline is manufactured only by James Pyle New York.

James Pyle New York

Eclectic Medical Society Concludes Annual Meeting

The Massachusetts Eclectic Medical Society finished its annual gathering at Severe House with Dr J A Tabor presiding. Dipsopheria topics were discussed by noted physicians including E E Spencer Cambridgeport and H O Bailey New York College professors. Rt R A Reid of Newton delivered the oration on Ethics of Medical Men followed by a dinner and reports from delegates to the national convention.

Massachusetts Eclectic Medical Society J. A. Tabor E. E. Spencer Cambridgeport C. E. Miles Roxbury Allen Randolph J. P. Bills Hyde Park F. W. Abbott Taunton H. O. Bailey New York Eclectic Medical College J. A. Bannermann New York Association R. A. Reid Newton Yaunton

Threat of Bodily Harm Post Bomb Incident

Thomas Norton of 16 Stamford Street was arrested on a charge of threatening to harm Miss Nellie Mahan, a servant of Mrs. Wells at 11 Beacon Street Jamaica Plain. Norton, an admirer of Mahan, is said to have expressed deadly intent and recently hinted at leaving the city. He has worked as a fireman at the Boston Tavern and Morse's restaurant.

Thomas Norton Stamford Street Nellie Mahan Norton Nelle Boston Morse’s

Pigeon Cove House Noted for View and Invigorating Air

Among the pleasantly located hotels at Pigeon Cove the Pigeon Cove House stands out with an extreme Cape Ann location. Its verandas overlook the bay and sea offering magnificent views and an invigorating air long celebrated for invalids.

Pigeon Cove Pigeon Cove House Cape Ann

Katrina's Third Victory in 31-Mile Yacht Race

New York June 7 Stro1au. Katrina defeated Shamrock by 20 minutes 33 seconds corrected time in a 31 nautical mile race. Wind varied from eight to twelve knots. Shamrock delayed crossing line by nearly three minutes. Katrina led most of the course from Buoy 15 to Sandy Hook lightship and back.

New York Stro1au Katrina Shamrock J. Rogers Maxwell Elbridge T. Gerry Electra Auchincloss Brothers Buoy No. 1 Spit Sandy Hook Puff Sandy Hoo Scotland

Paradox Yacht Enters Water For Queenstown Race

Eastbourne June 7 The Paradox a logger rig yacht aims for the America's Cup with a 60 ft foremast 70 ft mizzenmast and 52 ft foreyard and 2000 sq ft sail. Built by G Gausden the vessel inches toward the sea ready for the Queenstown race on June 17 under owner Rapham.

Eastbourne Paradox G. Gausden

Dorchester Yacht Club Holds Monthly Meeting and Regatta Plans

The Dorchester Yacht Club met at Harrison Square with Commodore John C. Soley presiding. The regatta committee outlined race fixtures and the June 17 Nahant oven race plan. New members listed include Alexander C. Robinson and others. Joseph D. Snell elected to the committee. The club will not locate at Eastern Point this season and will establish a Central Wharf station with telephone connections for yachts anchoring on the flats.

Dorchester Yacht Club Anchorage Harrison Square John C. Soley Nahant Alexander C. Robinson Edwin H. Batchelor Clarence J. Dbilake James B. Cahoon U.S.N Charles 8. Deveraux Benjamin H. Dorr Edward RB. Price Otis M. Shaw Charles H. Taylor, Jr William H. Wilder, Jr Herman F. Burkhardt Edward W. Chickering Walter L. Doten Charlies H. Guild Philip Little J. E. Threshie Joseph D. Snell F. W. Payne Eastern Point Central Wharf

Dorchester Yacht Club Race Off Nahant June 17

The 108th Dorchester Yacht Club open race will sail June 17 off Nahant starting at noon. Open to New England Yacht Racing Association clubs. entries due by June 15 to G F Clark Boston Yacht Agency. Regatta committee includes IL M Clark chair and others. Special steamer will transport members from Boston to follow the course.

Nahant Dorchester Yacht Club New England Yacht Racing Association Boston Regatta Committee M. Clark Francis Gray William B. McClellan A. J. Clark W. H. Wilkinson Judges Commercial Wharf Boston Gas Wharf Harrison Square

Pavilion Glows as City Seaside Corner Residence

In Gloucester the Pavilion Brach HoTen stands as a central commercial and seaside resort hybrid. It offers convenient access to stores, post office, street and steam cars with no inconveniences for residents, blending business facilities with leisure comfort.

Tur Brach HoTen Gloucester

Hesperus Hotel Opens Season at Magnolia Shore

The large finely situated Hes prenus House at Magnolia opens for the season with Mrs Orra Paige as proprietor. The Hesperus is a premier North Shore hotel with piazzas over 300 feet long offering an unsurpassed view.

Magnolia Orra Paige

Harvard Crew Appeals for Funds to Reach New London Friday

The Harvard rowing team seeks extra funds to travel to New London on Friday the 14th for two weeks of practice valued above Cambridge sessions. Expenses this year include a rowing tank and a new launch. The crew, rowing better, shows uneven technique and equipment decisions remain unsettled.

Harvard New London Cambridge S. Sanford N. Longworthn Cramston Blakie

Harvard Class Day Spreads Planned Across Campus

Invitations for most Class Day spreads are out and promise a lively series of events. The Hasty Pudding Club hosts a post exercises gathering in Sanders Theatre with listed hosts, followed by a Beck Hall spread. Additional large spreads are planned in the gymnasium and Matthews Hall with multiple hosts and a McKay House spread at 6 15 PM. The Pi Eta Society will hold a Massachusets Hall spread at 6, with its own committee listed.

Hasty Pudding Club Sanders Theatre Messrs Gardner Cutting Bullard Walter Daniel Clark John Endicott Victor Matthews Harding Alfred Partridge Hebard Gordon Saltonstall Howe George Snell Mandell Franklin Eddy Parker Gardner Carleton Greene Edward Wigglesworth Grew Prescott Farnsworth Hall George Winthrop Lee Gustavus Howard Magnadier William Francis Richards Mark Wyman Richardson James Hardy Ropes Irving Augustus Ruland Robert Elmer Townsend Robert de Conroy Ward Frank Edward Zuikeisen Pi Eta Society Massachusetts Hall Burt McVay Allison Oscar Million Anderson Charles Carlton Ayer Fred Cyrus Bosworth Randall Nelson Durfee James Thomas Malone William Loftus Monro John Samuel Phelps Frederick Olin Raymond, Jr Caleb Mills Saville Frank Pacheco Sheldon William Holbrook Thayer

Society of Revolution mangers visit Lexington to tour sites

The Massachusetts Society of the Sons of the Revolution board of managers will tour historic sites in Lexington next Monday and dine at the Massachusetts House. Arlington Street Church holds its last regular service tomorrow before reopening July 7 for union services with First and Second Church and others. Samuel Mason of Winter Hill was arrested in Boston yesterday on charges of embezzling 760 dollars and obtaining 56 dollars by false pretenses from Bower Bartlett at Broad Street addresses.

Board of Mangers Massachusetts Society of the Sons of the Revolution Lexington Massachusetts House Arlington Street Church King’s Chapel Arlington Street Church of the Good Samaritan Samuel Mason Winter Hill Boston Bower & Bartlett Broad Street

John Gilbert in Critical Condition After Illness

Dr Jernegan reports actor John Gilbert in critical condition with worsening kidney problems following congestive issues in the right lung and bronchial tubes. The physician informed Theodore Moss in New York, Gilbert’s longtime friend and manager, of the seriousness.

Jernegan John Gilbert Theodore Moss New York Gilbert

Bowdoin Ivy Day Honors Class with Oration and Poem

Bowdoin College in Brunswick held ivy day exercises for the junior class in Memorial Hall. G F Freeman gave an oration, F J Allen delivered a poem, and several members received symbolic presentations including a tripod and wooden spoon while the Salem Cadet Band played. The ivy hop followed in Lown Hall.

Brunswick Bowdoin Memorial Hall G F. Freeman Everett Mass F. J. Allen Alfred J. B. Pendleton Belfast C. L. Hutchinson Portland A. L. Stearns Quipey Fla J. M. Mead Turner A. V. Smith Middleboro H. H. Hastings Bethel Salem Cadet Band Lown Hall

Open Season At Sugar Hill Hotel Promises Scenic Outlook

Tae Hore and Looxorr will open for the season at Sugar Hill New Hampshire one week from today. Summit House is the only other hotel offering extended mountain views, with the 1900 foot elevation and no malaria insects dust or heat. Proprietors are Hiram Noyes and Sons.

Tae Hore Looxorr Sugar Hill N.H Summit House Hiram Noyes & Sons

Beachcroft at East Gloucester Offers Seaside Retreat

Persons seeking a few weeks by the sea find Beachcroft at East Gloucester a desirable retreat under Mrs. M. H. Bray. Terms are very reasonable and the hotel promises a homelike interior with unsurpassed natural attractions outside.

Beachcroft East Gloucester M. H. Bray Willow Cottage Magnolia

Courts Hearings In June Sessions Of Superior Court

Superior Court first session June 7 includes cases Norths vs Standard Food Preservative Co and Chemical Electric Light and Power Co vs James A Howard. Second and third sessions list numerous dockets with adjournments and outcomes including a verdict for Susan Kemp and administrative cases. The U S Commissioner’s Court also convened with a one week continuance for Grossi the Italian.

Superior Court Staples Charles H. North Rogers G. A. O. Ernest Chem. Elec. L. & P Higains Cottrell Co Howara Stubbs Masse Davis Mumber Lamson Lissners Coyle Fitchburg Avellar Silva Hill Butler Blanchard Orlando Phillips Slaverosh Thompson Susan Kemp H. Burr Crandall Henry Randolph T. F. Nutter G. G. Walker Oliver M. Hapgood Horatio W. Southworth I. J. Elder A. B. Wentworth A. Hemenway C. W. Bartlett Easton Tingley Sullivan Parker Kenney Hosmer Harper Lewinberg Sim Bond Johnson Mons Boston Irons Harrington Albany Rr, Co Kestell Merrigan Same U. 5 Hallett Grossi

Woman charged with stabbing husband in municipal court

In a June 7 session Judge Harpy and Sarah Green faced stabbing charges and she was held for appearance in Superior Court on June 14. Thomas Norton, suspected of throwing a bomb at a Jamaica Plain home, is held on a $300 peace bond. Samuel Mason, salesman for Boston tea merchant Frank A. Bowers, arraigned on false pretences and embezzlement. ordered to recognize $1500 for trial on the 20th.

Harpy Sarah Green Superior Court Thomas Norton Weld Jamaica Plain Samuel M Mason Frank A. Bowers Boston

NOTES TO "TAVERNER" CHANDLER AS CITY SOLICITOR

Letter counters claims about 1846 city politics and Chandler role. Defends Chandler as solicitor, cites Mayors Quincy and Bigelow, council presidents Hillard Brinley, aldermen including Moses Kimball. Responds to Choate Sumner remark and praises Crescent Brace House Magnolia season kickoff by James Knowlton with ocean views and leisure options.

Chandler Taverner Josiah Quincy, Jr George S. Hillard John P. Bigelow Francis Brinley Moses Kimball Choate Sumner Senate Pelham

Court session lists cases in Middlesex Superior Court

Judge Aldrich presides as multiple matters proceed including Peabody versus Sheldon and Mansfield. Trials continue on 891-Bacon against City Boston 451-Cooley against City Canton bridge 566-Same against same 3224 Flint versus Cushing 3225 Leadbetter versus same.

Superior Court Middlesex County Aldrich Peabody Sheldon Mansfield Bacon City Cooley Camton Bridge Same Flint Cushing Leadbetter

Daley v Cashman dog bite damages awarded in Essex County court

In Salem June 7, the Superior Court judge found for John Daley of Lynn in a tort action against a defendant for injuries from a dog bite, awarding $200. Legal representation included J. F. Sisk for the plaintiff and F. Hurlburt for the defendant.

Essex County Salem Sherman Daley Cashman John Daley Lynn J. F. Sisk Pi K F. Hurlburt Horton Hamilton Joseph Horton Ipswich H. P. Moulton E. C. Baites C. A. Sayward Hayes Vy. Whit Kennedy Kelley Coakley Lane Ryan Naumkeag

Sunday notices from many Boston churches on a spring day

The column lists sermons and services across Arlington Street Carurca Tabernacle Bowdoin Square and multiple churches. Notable speakers include Rev Brooke Hertford Rev S K Mitchell Rev Francis J Bellamy and Rev Francis L Hornbrooke with topics from the Johnstown catastrophe to the larger life and biblical themes.

Arlington Street Carurca Brooke Hertford Tabernacle Bowdoin Square Mm. R. Deming S. K. Mitchell Institute Chardon Street K. Mitchell Johnstown Tabernacle Young Men’s Institute Francis J. Bellamy Y. M. C. Union Curzen Charles G. Ames Collecion Whitsunday Christadelphian Chandler Hall Essex Street Emmanuel Church Newbury Street Leighton Parks Holy Communion First Church Berkeley Mansboro Streets Stopford Wentworth Brooke Exeter Street Hale Boston

Will vs New York and New England Railroad assault case

Superior Court records for Norfolk Dedham June 7 list Alexander A. Will suing the New York and New England Railroad for an assault by a servant during a passenger trip. Attorneys named for plaintiff and defendant. The sheet also notes Elizabeth G. Shepard suing Edward Hill over damages from a Charles River Village paper mill incident with jury viewing. Various cited precedents appear.

Norfolk Dedham Barker Alexander A. Will New York & New England Railroad Company J. E. Cotter RK. M. Saltonstall H. E. Bolles Elizabeth G. Shepard Edward Hill Charles River Village Needham W. Gaston O. 5 Mowry C. G. Keyes E. Grover

Insolvency Court adjourns several cases in Suffolk County

In Suffolk County insolvency court on June 7 Judge McKim closed the cases of Thomas Guinan and William Church and adjourned them to October 11 and September 13 respectively. The matters of James P Arrington Alexander Mack John F Bronson and Lewis E were noted as in progress with adjournments.

Suffolk County McKim, J Thomas Guinan William Church James P. Arrington Alexander Mack John F. Bronson Lewis E

Colchis Mining Company Builds Mill in New Mexico

Daily Colchis Mining Company in New Mexico reports strong profits from ore sales. The firm has mined over 30 000 tons, invested about 200 000 dollars, and begun a 200 ton per day mill. Experts see abundant low grade ore and solid officer integrity backing the investment.

Silver City Grant County Colchis

Stock offering notice from Atlantic Trust Company

Officers named include Hon. Robert Og Ingersoll and Hon. Chas E Coon. No certificates issued for under 25 shares. Stock listed on Stock Exchange and registered at Atlantic Trust Company New York. Price per share six dollars. Make checks or drafts payable to the trust.

Stock Exchange Atlantic Trust Company N. Y Robert G. Ingersoll Nathan Cleaves U. S Portland

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