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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1889
Page
8
The Lynn Yacht Club's first regatta of the season sails from Lynn Harbor today with noon start, featuring several new yachts and a nine-race schedule. A second Beverly Yacht Club regatta follows at Monument Beach on June 29 at 1 pm with classes for cat rigs and sloops and a $3 entry fee. prizes vary by start count and sailing rules.
The special race for schooners over 60 feet on the load water line is set for June 17 at 12m. with a silver cup valued at 150 dollars. Courses include No 7 with twenty miles and five hours limit, No 9 fourteen miles three and a half hours limit, and more. Entries close noon June 15 at Boston Yacht Agency, Louis M. Clark chairman.
The Dorchester Yacht Club regatta entries close at noon. Special schooners include Alert Tenry Bryant Oenone Hugh Cochrane Merlin W H Forbes Troubadour C V Whitten. Classes 35 to 45 feet list Fanita Alice Helen Chrystal Hilda Violet Shadow Berth White Fawn Casey Atalanta Mannie Lizzie Warner Moondyne Erin Agnes Sira Optic Fifth class keelboats include Alice Hard Times Wanda Annie Maud Swordfish Omiara et Burwell Isham thelsa Bride of the Wind Julaith FE A C Mayflower Alda King Pin Etta May Jester Josephine Lark Yom Cat Good Luck Myth Sea Bird Black Cloud.
The 141st and 142nd Beverly Yacht Club regattas set June 22 at 2 pm off Marblehead with five gun start. Racing classes include four boat-length based divisions, cash prizes, pennants, flexible weather dates, and course beacons from Red Buoy 6 to Black Buoys 8 and 5 with strict sail and ballast rules.
The steam launch Ellida designed by David M. Little of Salem was floated at 8 40 am after a cradle move at midnight to clear obstructions. She showed great speed under half power on the run to Swampscott, her future headquarters, and sits at her designed water line looking handsome and powerful for sea service.
Yesterday closed the Beacon Park meet with record attendance and gripping finishes. Inlaid took the 2:15 heat after a late start and won the heat and race. Fred the bay gelding swept the 2:35 class in three straight heats. May Be owned by G. H. Hicks captured the 2:37 class, with a strong showing from Country Girl and Linn. Time highlights show 2:29 to 2:34 mile heats across events as judges H. B. Miller A. W. Moulton John Mills weighed in.
In a nine to three victory the Boston nine defeated the Washingtons as Ferson struggled while Daly and Brouthers starred. Myers made a sensational one hand catch and Richardson and Johnston fueled the offense with strong fielding and hitting. Umpire Curry drew mixed reactions as Boston's strong batting kept the lead.
Amherst nearly lose title hopes after misplays in two innings cost them a game to Dartmouth. Stark held Amherst hitless early, while Norton Ranney top Dartmouth with strong work. Final score details show a tense contest with few runs.
Commonwealth vs Hogan Fortier and Twigg charged with the murder of Charles Gibbard on Blackstone street last Monday night. State evidence mirrored earlier reports. Judge Ely bound all defendants over to the grand jury without bail.
Sunday notices list Bible classes and services at several Boston churches and organizations. Activities include Youth Bible study led by K L Perkins, a men’s meeting with Rev A H L Plumb speaking, and Union Hall vesper service led by Rev Charles W Wendte with music.
The United States Circuit Court hears Cout. J. Morley Sewing Machine Co v Joseph Matheson et al in equity seeking a preliminary injunction over alleged infringement of Morley patent 236350 for button sewing on fabrics. Arguments and decision reserved as contended modifications questioned.
Court records summarize multiple cases across first and second sessions with juries disagreeing or verdicts for defendants. Notable items include tort actions against Fitchburg rail road and Cunard Steamship Co, estate liquidations, and property damage claims, with numerous attorneys listed for plaintiffs and defendants.
Superior Court in Salem on June 14 heard Arthur F. Hull sue John Reece for payment for setting up and adjusting Reece buttonhole machines and found for the defendant. Also recorded divorce decrees for Fuller vs Fuller, Cross vs Cross, Lynch vs Lynch, and Cushing cases. several desertion and intoxication grounds noted. Court adjourned to Tuesday next.
Norfolk Superior Court entries list verdicts for Elizabeth G. Shepard vs Edward Hill on mill damages and John McKenna vs John Lawrence on assault with verdicts for the defendant. Infant injury suit Albert J. Lyons vs Danforth P. Wight on trial. Various case references follow including Benkart v New York & National and Guild v Thain et al.
In Suffolk County insolvency court on June 14, Judge McKim ordered discharges or adjournments for twenty seven cases. Notable names include Silas Gurney hotel keeper Tremont House, Charles Anderson restaurant clerk, Davis jeweler Hanover street, Briggs publisher Milk street, Austin brothers dealers Sudbury street, Read grocer Devonshire street, Piper & Co Piper Cider Co Dudley and State streets, Wyman jewelry dealer Winter street, Forbes National Bank of Redemption, Smith & Curtis Shawmut Avenue and Stamford street, Hoch picture dealer Court street, Rothenberg cigar maker Bennet street, OConnor Mason West Seventh street, Bowler & Hall Cambridge street, Luttle lumber dealer Central street, Wellington real estate agent Milk street, Hartshorn & Co Tremont House, Cohen pedler Chelsea, McCarthy grocer Dorchester Avenue, McCully upholsterer, Costello tobacconist City Square, Sweetser Charlestown butcher, Thayer Salt dealer State street. One first meeting noted for Jonathan Caldwell coal dealer Dorchester.
In Boston, customers who spend 50 cents or more in Sporting or Gentlemen's Furnishings at our store will receive a 9x12 inch picture of the Boston Baseball Club of 1889. Reproductions are for sale at 25 cents each, modeled on the large Washington street window display that has drawn attention for two weeks.
Superior Court proceedings listed include assigns for creditors Horace M. Ford and William A. Hayes Jr. Five claims proved. Adams v Estrey debtor default and capias. Barbara Clark v Potter executor seeks 37838 for board and clothing. defense cites statute of limitations and gifts. Jury trials not continued beyond next week.
In municipal court on June 14 Judge J. Sarah Green remanded a colored woman to trial under $5000 bond for the alleged stabbing of her husband at London Bridge three weeks prior. Opium den owner Ah Foon of 3842 Harrison Avenue was bound over for trial under $500 bond.
Maine resorts prepare for a strong summer amid renewed hotel expansions. Ships, lighthouses, and scenic coastlines surround venues like the Hotel Park Field at Kittery Point, Ottawa House in Portland Harbor, York Harbor House, Shiloh House in Cape Porpoise, Pepperrell Hotel, Marshall House at York Harbor, and Rockaway at York Beach.
Washington June 14 1889 arrangements completed to furnish free sound discs invented by H A Wales of Bridgeport Conn to soldiers receiving deafness pensions or still in service.
The document lists payee and signatory names including R H Whitney & Co of 48 Congress St Boston and several titled officers such as Hon Robert G Ingersoll Dr C D Jenkins Hon Nathan Cleaves US Surveyor Portland Me Herbert Parsons Secretary and Treasurer and Duartes E Coon with Bac Aaat and Will G Treasurer. It also notes President Vice President positions.
A syndicate led by Henry M. Whitney and Frank Jones purchases Nonantum Hill in Brighton, 1.5 million feet of land between Washington and Kendrick streets, likely to be subdivided for homes. A long list of commissioners and substitutes is named. Further items include bids for official reports printing, school graduation today, and a charity fair raising over $100.
An auction at Messrs. Moses Colman & Son Portland and Friend streets features Shetland Welsh and Highland ponies with pony carts wagons phaetons harness saddles and bridles. The sale is Thursday June 20 at 2 p m with ponies on display from June 17 and all are welcome including ladies and children accompanied by guardians.
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