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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1888

Page

8

Boston Superior Court Session Summaries

Reports from the First and Second Sessions of the Superior Court list cases heard in Brighton and Boston. Plaintiffs seek rent, damages, land takings, and tort claims with various defendants including City of Boston and private parties. numerous verdicts, continuances, and orders noted, with many cases pending or postponed.

Superior Court Pitman Charles H. B. Breck Henry Jacobs Brighton J.C. Ivy J. E. Cotter William H. Chandler City of Boston Long Island T. J. Gangan J. H. Keating T. M.abson Joshua B. Whitney Lyman Locke W. P. Holcomb H.F. Naphen

Clarkson Brilliant Pitch Leads Boston Victory Over Chicago

Chicago and Boston open at South End grounds with 5633 in attendance. Clarkson dominates with eight strikeouts, Kelly and Johnston star at bat, and Anson hits a homer for Chicago while Johnston and Anson provide the highlight reel. Boston wins as fielding shines and designated plays turn the game in their favor.

South End Chicagos Therhoome Anson Poston Kelly Clarkson Kel Johnston Valentine George Ichards, Jr Krock Morrill Nash Strick Sir Ryan Wise Dickie” Johnston Chicago Farrell Valentine Emi Vistors Sullivan Pfeffer Bostons Ygit Field Boston Little Dickie

Double Plays And Umpire Details In Sett Healy Game

In a late edition report the game features double plays by Denny and Glasscock with Delehanty and Farrar making defensive runs. Umpire Daniels is noted. Time noted as two hours five minutes.

New England League Game Largely Fogged In Scoring

June 15 saw the home team dominate the Lynns with fourteen runs while the visitors were shut out as Demarris struggled against Turner's curves. Fog thickened in the last two innings hindering sight from the scorer’s stand. Worcester and Manchester produced a sharp fielding display with three unearned runs in a rattled final inning.

Sanem Lynns Demarris Turner Maleithens Gace LoOok Coley Ose Worcester Manchester Thar Ellis Worcesters Manchesters Pat A

Dramatic and Musical Baseball Between Two Opera Groups

A novelty baseball game was played on Union grounds between a male cast from Miss Allie Akerstrom at the Boston Theatre and the Wilbur Opera Company at Grand Opera House. The Akerstroms beat the Wilburs in a entertaining match with costumes from nightly performances. Umpire was Mr. Bogle. many players posted multi-run scores and the final tally showed the Akerstroms ahead.

Union Grounds Allie Akerstrom Boston Theatre Wilbur Opera Company Grand Opera House Akerstroms Reynolds Shea Varney Hewitt Kennedy S. S Henshaw T. F Huntoon Robinson C.f Wilburs Dodge Duffy S.s Clark Ryan R. F Maffit Brackett Mahr Lee Markham C.f. Dodge Mr. Bogle Akgrattomin Wilirts Ccs Cess

Dorchester Yacht Club Elects Officers and Town House Plan

A Dorchester Yacht Club meeting elected W A Underwood assistant secretary and Dr Samuel B Clark fleet surgeon from Salem. Vice Commodore Soley urged full powers to secure a town club house for winter quarters, opposed by cost-minded members. After debate, Smith’s postponement failed 51 to 14. A petition urged Governor approval to form a Naval Battalion of Massachusetts Volunteer Militia.

Dorchester Yacht Club W. A. Underwood Samuel B. Clark Salem Soley Town Club House Smith H. B. Callender John Coulter Naval Battalion Massachusetts Volunteer Militia

Governor's Day in Camp Shows Strong Regimental Review

Governor Ames and staff attended Governor's Day at SouTh Framingham where the First Brigade impressed with precise drill and formations. General Nat Wales led a extensive review with 5000 spectators, including many dignitaries, while the Governor’s party toured headquarters and a formal reception followed by parade and dress reviews.

South Framingham Nat Wales King McPherson Allen Boston Reynolds Brigade General Wales Ames Welock Governor Ames Wales Pence Signal Corps Wellington Ambulance Corps Brackett McPherson and Woolmer-Williams Seree Hamlyn Honourable Artilery Company London Holt Shepard Weil Menard Wallace Roche Newman Bennett Hoar Peach Bancroft Kittredgse Genge Thompson Kingsbury Osgood Landers U.S. A Fort Warren Foster Fifth Regiment S. H. Leonard Lathrum Dedham Henderson Leiutenant Henderson Roxbury Horse Guards Nichols The Lancers Grouse Delaney Holyoke Kimball Newton Hale Springfield Locke Reed and Frost Marble Worcester Perkins Hampden Elsworth Hildreth Newcomb P. Washburn Fitchburg A. A. Folsom Williamson

Racing sloop being built for Boston parties at Great Head

Builder Colby begins work on a 87 foot overall racing sloop with 60 foot sail area from bowsprit to main boom. The vessel features a deep centreboard and keel yacht classes are outlined for the West Lynn Yacht Club season opener on Monday June 18 with prizes of 10 and 6 dollars in each class.

Colby Great Head Boston Lyman K. Billings Crystal Bay Iatyn Erminie West Lynn Yacht Club

Marriage of Amelie Rives and John Arm strong Chanler

Charlottesville date reports the wedding of writer Amelie Rives to John Arm strong Chanler at Castle Hall, with only family present. The bride, 25, wore white silk with diamonds. ceremony led by Rev Goodwinn. Father Colonel A L Rives was absent in Panama managing a railroad project.

Charlottesville Castle Hall Amélie Rives John Armstrong Chanler Rives Gertrude Daisy William Cabell Rives Boston Lou Pleasants Richmond Panama Mr. Chanler Bayland Castle Hill Peters Mountain Blue Ridge

Yale Sprinter C H Sherell Breaks Multiple Records

In New Haven on June 15 C H Sherell Jr aged 89 at Yale ran three trial heats at Hamilton Park and shattered several marks. He clocked 22 4-5 seconds for 220 yards and 25 4-6 for 250 yards to beat Myers's 26 seconds. later 125 yards in 12 3-5 seconds to top Barker's mark, and 150 yards in 15 seconds to beat Brooks's 16 1-8 seconds. C B Berger clocked 16 3-5 seconds for 120 yards in a hurdle test, a college record but just short of the American amateur record.

New Haven Conn C. H. Sherell, Jr Yale Hamilton Park Myers Barker Brooks C. B. Berger

Wanted for Their Crimes

Frank W. Chandos was arrested for obtaining 45 dollars under false pretences from Rev. Henry Tor bert of 44 Temple Street. Charles L. Davis was arrested for breaking and entering 1045 Washington Street and stealing 90 dollars in smokers articles, 20 dollars in tensorial articles from Carbo and Grogivoina. A seppoed was received for Victor Miller, a 84 year old German, charged with robbing a Pittsfield party of 600 dollars.

Frank W. Chandos Henry KR. Torbert Temple Street Charles L. Davis Washington Street Charles E. Brown Philip Carbo Antoine Grogivoina Pittsfield Victor Miller

Delightful Goodnow House Hotel at Sugar Hill NH

The Goodnow House in Sugar Hill Franconia is praised as a top summer hotel in New Hampshire with pleasant grounds and a veranda view of mountains, valleys, and rivers. It is stocked daily with fresh vegetables butter and milk from a nearby large farm.

New Hampshire Goodnow Sugar Hill Franconia Ve Ya Ww Ouse

Mary N Prescott Obituary A Widely Known Poetess Dead

Mary N Prescott renowned author and poetess died Thursday evening at her brother in law Hon Richard Spofford’s residence on Deer Island Merrimac. Her work appeared in Our Young Folks Scribners and Harpers gaining her esteemed position among readers. Born Calais Maine to Joseph N Prescott and Sarah Bridges, she first published at 15 and remained sunny in disposition despite frail health. She recently fell ill visiting Miss Booth Harper Bazaar editor and then worsened at sister Mrs Edward Moseley’s Washington home.

Mary N. Prescott Richard §. Spofford Deer Island Merrimac Scribners and Harpers Joseph N. Prescott Portsmouth N. H Miss Booth Harper's Bazaar Edward A. Moseley Washington

Donations for Country Week 1888 Charity From Various Groups

The Christian Union reports donations for the Country Week charity aiding needy children. Contributions include children's fairs at Longwood Kings Daughters Society and Roxbury, home made candy sales, fairs in Charlestown and Cambridge, earnings by young boys and girls, and events in Augusta Maine, Nashua New Hampshire, Andover, Jamaica Plain, Cohasset, Northampton, Brookline, and Dorchester, naming several organizers and locations. Funds support vacations for children and are tagged to multiple organizations and schools.

The Christian Union W. H. Lincoln Longwood King’s Daughters’ Society Harrison Square J. G. Club Boston Clifford Street Roxbury Boylston Chapel Charlestown Augusta C. PF. Adams Merry Workers Nashua N.H First Parish Cambridge T. M. Plimpton Chestnut Street Brookline Leonard Stone U. S. A. H. Club Cohasset Mass Unitarian Sunday School Northampton Dorchester Mabel Sewall Edith Gertrude Whitcomb Young Ladies of Abbot Academy Andover Enne George William Bond Jamaica Jai

Emerson Writings Pamphlet For Unity Mission

A Chicago pamphlet curates Emerson passages with a preface on the man and a Reading Guide. The 32 page tract, divided under topics like The Over Soul and The Immortal Life, costs 6 cents and is sold by the American Unitarian Association at 25 Beacon Street.

Emerson Unity Mission of Chicago W. C Cotort Ozeas American Unitarian Association Beacon Street

Salesman James Brown Dies After Illness at Work

James Brown a salesman for Shepard Norwell & Co. died yesterday afternoon from a hemorrhage of the lungs while on duty. He resided at 2 Weckwood Place off Hanover Street and had only been in the country five weeks.

James Brown Shepard, Norwell & Co Wekwood Place Hanover Street

Chiswick Inn Opens After Repairs At Littleton NH

The well known Chiswick Inn at Littleton New Hampshire has opened its doors to summer pleasure seekers after thorough repairs. The house offers modern improvements including a billiard room and verandas providing inviting amenities for guests.

Chiswick Inn Littleton N. H

Harvard Freshman Crew Heads to New London Race

Harvard freshmen leave at 1 pm for New London to race Columbia freshmen on June 21 under H W Keyes. The crew faces rough water risks, with blade work and timing flaws noted, as Yale and Penn crews approach for upcoming matches on June 22 26 28 and 29.

Harvard New London Columbia H. W. Keyes Keyes Thames Ollows Bow S. D. Parker Boston G. B. Winthrop New York W.M. Randol New Oleander Cal Sir Milton Longstreth Philadelphia Penn Longworth Cincinnati C. Hammond Conn A. J. Cannock Lowell W. J. Farquhar Newton A. V. Woodworth M. Williams, Jr Brookline Thames River Aest Yale Harvard University University of Pennsylvania Yale Harvard University Yale-University of Pennsylvania Yale-Pennsylvania Columbia-Harvard

Window Gardening Drives Young Minds to Beautify Homes

Massachusetts Horticultural Society expands window gardening drive with Saturday exhibitions across Roxbury and Boston venues from June to September. Open hours 2 to 6 pm with free admittance. prizes awarded for single plants, ferns, annuals, and best collections. Prizes include multiple plaques and cash gratuities.

Massachusetts Horticultural Society Orienta Hall Washington Street Roxbury Church of the Good Shepherd Cortes Street Boston Horticultural Hall North Bennet Street

Bible Conference Institute Formed at Crescent Beach

A Boston meeting of Evangelical Alliance members led to forming the Lion. Thomas Weston corporation to purchase and run the Crescent Beach Bible Conference building. Officers include President J P Bixby and Secretary J E Gray with a diverse board of clerical leaders.

Evangelical Alliance Bible Conference Crescent Beach Boston the Lion Thomas Weston J. P. Bixby Revere H. J. Woods Newton J. E. Gray E. B. Hooper Lewis B. Bates D.D Methodist O. PB. Gifford Baptist M. Gray Reformed Episcopal Russell Sturgis H. M. Moore W. S. Martin Presbyterian Bible Conference Institute of

YMCA Games at Union Grounds Schedule Promises Excitement

The Young Men's Christian Association hosts an afternoon of events at Union grounds with a detailed program starting at 2 pm. Seniors and juniors compete in track events, field events, and a variety of races, including a three-leg race and a one-lap hurdle, with lawn tennis to close the program. Tickets are available at the secretary’s desk in the YMCA building on Boylston Street at Berkeley.

Union Grounds Young Men's Christian Association Boylston Street Berkeley

Woman Killed on Boston and Maine Railroad Identified

The woman killed on the Boston and Maine railroad at Winter Hill Thursday has been identified as Mrs Emma E wife of Peter Davis of East Cambridge.

Boston & Maine Railroad Winter Hill Emma E Peter Davis East Cambridge

Sunday Concert on the Common by the Germania Band

Readable program for a Sunday afternoon concert on June 17 performed by the Germania Band with forty musicians. Highlights include The Star Spangled Banner Queen of Sheba Overture Bach selections cornet and baritone solos, grand potpourri from Daughter of the Air and pieces from Erminie Rienzi The Hunter and Wagner. Conductor Wilhelm Rietzel.

Germania Band Dubel Rosalie Eeees Kuenstler R. Shuebruk Eisi Susie Oara E. E Spindler George W. Stewart Wagner Scherzo Schoo Wilhem Rietzel

Take Care and Beware of Pedlers at Pearline Substitutes

The notice warns readers to beware pedlars offering dangerous articles in place of Pearline. It describes openings at Lake Hore in Sharon Massachusetts with many improvements, noting the hotel’s music, steam launch, and ample rooms for summer visitors. Sharon’s proximity to Boston makes Massapong Lake Hotel desirable, while Bethlehem New Hampshire’s Sinclair House expands to meet patrons’ demand. The Bin glatr House opened for the season with moderate prices.

Tom Massarena Lake Hore Sharon Mass Back Bay Ooc Boston Massapong Lake Hotel New Hampshire Granite Hills Bethelem N.H Sinclair House Binglatr Elias

State Street Exchange to transfer property to new firm

A meeting of the State Street Exchange Company will be held on Wednesday for the formal transfer of estates to the new corporation by the trustees. If plans proceed, work on part of the property may start between November and May, but full operations will wait until after May due to lease expirations.

State Street Exchange Company Milton Democratic Club George R. R. Rivers George K. Gannett William E. Silsbee Arthur Clapp T. K. Cummings, Jr John Pierce H. B. Martin John O’callahan Maurice Duffy John H. Watson E. B. Andrews John R. Lawrence Walter P. Beck Board of Police Jackson & Co Collins & Fairbanks Bent & Bush George N. Bigelow & Co Edward Charlestown Grand Opera House F. F. Proctor Proctor Opera House Lynn Building Association of General Lander Post Boston & Bangor Steamboat Company Water Committee Balance Valve Meter Company

Forepaugh and Wild West combine shows to visit Coliseum grounds

The Forepaugh and Wild West combined shows arrive for six days starting on the 26th. It promises the largest, finest production yet with sensational acts and a grand Wild West exhibition. Dr. Carver will reprise General Custer in a vivid staging and some Indians featured in the Little Bighorn battle will participate.

Forepaugh Coliseum Adam Forepaugh Dr. Carver General Custer Little Big Horn

How to Get a Silk Umbrella Promotion

An advertisement urges readers to mail eighty different pictures of police captains inspectors and chiefs from tobacco packages to D. Buchner & Co. at 133 Mulberry Street New York City. In return a silk umbrella will be sent. The promotion claims over 140 subject pictures are packed in the tobacco.

D. Buchner & Co Mulberry Street New York City

Parties In Bearch Of Country Board At Whitney House

In Westboro Massachusetts the Whitney House offers a first class country hotel with modern conveniences and an excellent livery tied to the establishment. Mr H Leighton proprietor provides details and arrangements for board and rides suitable for ladies and gentlemen seeking travel near Boston.

Bearch Country Board Whitney Westboro Mass Boston H. Leighton

Charming Hill Nook in New Hampshire Summer Retreat

Tum Marvnes of Lirrirron New Hampshire sits near churches and stores and offers a delightful mountain summer. From its hilltop vantage, surrounding ranges stretch for miles. Grounds feature tennis courts and croquet grounds amid maple trees and tasteful landscaping.

Tum Marvnes Lirrirron N. H

Strawberry Hill House Earns Silt Banner For Stratford’s Guests

Among Bethlehem Street hotels in Bethlehem New Hampshire the Strawberry Hill House stands out for its pretty young lady guests who won the silt banner awarded to the hotel bringing the most lovely girls. The house is well located and first class in every respect.

Bethlehem Street Bethlehem N. H Strawberry Hill House

Sugar Hill summer loaf resort advertises Hotel Look

A brief notice promotes SucARr Hin in New Hampshire as an attractive summer loaf destination. It highlights pure air and grand scenery from the Hotel Look off Sugar Hill. Readers are urged to secure seasonal quarters at Hotel Look off Sugar Hill, New Hampshire.

Sucarr Hin N. H IPS Sugar Hill

Sunday church notices in Boston area services and events

Sunday notices list morning and evening services at South Congregational Church on Newbury Street and Exeter Street, with Rev Hale, Rev J J Lewis of South Boston, and others. Activities include B Y M lectures, Young Men meetings, Tremont Temple programs, and Christadelphian Bible lectures at Chandler Hall.

South Congregational Church Newbury Street Exeter Street Hale B. Y. M. Christian Union Union Hall Boylston Street J. J. Lewis South Boston Boston Young Men’s Christian Association Boylston Berkeley Streets RK. L. Perkins George F. Lakin Tremont Temple Emory J. Haynes Cutrch Copley Square Edward A. Horton Christadelphian Chandler Hall Essex Street Turrs Coliece College Hill Goddard Chael Ot Lowell Station

Larceny defendants jailed. several escapes reported in Middlesex court

In Middlesex Superior Court Judge Aldrich sentences Isaiah C. Huntley of Lowell to five years and one day in state prison for three indictable counts of larceny, deeming him a common and notorious thief. Co-defendants Jandrean, Thompson, and Wheeler of Concord receive Massachusetts Reformatory terms. Castles of Lowell gets three months at the house of correction. escapes by Jandrean, Thompson, and Wheeler noted.

Middlesex County Aldrich Isaiah C. Huntley Lowell Joseph Jandrean William Thompson Alden Wheeler Concord Massachusetts Reformatory James B Castles House of Correction

Superior Court Schedule and Judge's Movements

Middlesex Superior Court adjourns for a June sitting with Hammond as presiding. Listed cases include Allen v Swallow and Grishaver v City of Boston. Juries excused June 20. cases to be taken up June 21. Judge Sherman will be in Cambridge June 19 at 10:30 a.m. to hear motions and settle exceptions from the Murch sitting.

Lathroop Timothy Coyle Fitchburg Railroad Company Boston Cambridge B. Wadleigh Plainuit George A. Torrey Margaret Jacobs City of Rutherford Avenue Charlestown J. L. Eldredge D. F. Fitz Thomas M. Babson Superior Court Middlesex Hammond Allen Ve Swallow, Sons Cook Ware Grishaver City of Boston Williams Murphy

Fireworks and patriotic spirit highlighted in Fourth of July ads

The ad urges towns and individuals to order from Masten & Wells of Boston, highlighting Horsford's Acid Phosphate and tobacco relief products. It touts a splendid fireworks assortment for the season and promotes their catalogue with economical collections to save on express or freight charges.

Masten & Wells Boston New England

Rejuvenated cottage city hotel doubles in size

The OAKkWwoop at Cottage City has been doubled in size and entirely rejuvenated. Landlord Russell knows what is wanted and always has it. No pleasanter family hotel can be found on the island.

Cottage City Russell

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