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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1886

Page

3

The New England Dante Wigglesworth and The Day of Doom

Wigglesworth served in Malden for over forty nine years and wrote The Day of Doom, a landmark theological poem whose first edition sold quickly. Born in 1631 in Yorkshire, he pursued medicine before turning to divinity, teaching at Harvard and shaping Puritan belief with vivid depictions of hell and judgment.

Pell Rock Saugus Boston & Marre Malden America Michael Wigglesworth Wigglesworth England Yorkshire Eng Christ Cheriestown New Haven New England Michael Harvard College Increase Mather Harvard Hell Cotton Mather John Ailen Benjamin Eliot King Street Post Adam Heaven Elysium Hades

Irish Athletic Club Exhibits At Oak Island Sports Day

The Irish Athletic Club staged a daytime athletic exhibition at Oak Island under a committee of judges led by John Boyle O Reilly and Edward Riley. Events included a three mile race, various jumps, hammer throws, and a jig performance, with prizes and placements announced for each contest.

The Irish Athletic Club Oak Island John Boyle O’ Reilly Edward Riley W. Doherty D. Toy John Miller M. Dennier E.J. Ahearn T. J. Brinnin

Second Class Amateurs Prize Winners Stage Event

First prizes were gold and second silver medals for events in the class including standing broad jump, running hop and step, 16-pound shot, 16-pound hammer, one mile, running high jump, and three standing jumps. Local amateurs wrestled and sparred, then dinner at the hotel followed by dancing with Mullaly's Band.

Mullaly

New York messenger boys speak on dangers of papers

A reporter quotes New York messenger boys defending their work and revealing how papers pursue sensational tales. The boys claim they face attacks, emphasize sharp wits are needed, and admit lying is part of their business to protect peaceful homes from covert schemes.

New York Mail and Express Messenger

Money Market Opens With Broad Based Stock Advances

The New York stock market opened strong with early gains across most issues, led by New York Central, Oregon Transcontinental and Union Pacific. After a midmorning dip, prices recovered and rose further, with Cincinnati Indianapolis St Louis & Chicago and St Paul preferred among standout performers. late session activity faded with a generally steady close and total volume around 315,375 shares.

New York Missouri Kansas Texas New York Central Oregonranscontinental Union Pacific St. Paul Oregon Transcontinental Reading Erie Anay Northern Pacific Western Union Cleveland Columbus Cincinnati Indianapolis St. Louis Chicago Memphis & Charleston Rock Island Denver & Rio Grande Censo Trust Missouri, Kansas & Texas Oregon Improvement Central Pacific Texas & Pacific Terminals Mobile & Ohio St. Paul & la Crosse Lackawanna & Western Indiana Bloomington & Western Lake Shore Louisville & Nashville Texas & Pacific Rio Pittsburg Cleveland & Toledo

Historic railroad stock list snapshot of 19th century markets

A dense ledger of railroad and transportation stocks with percent values and prefixed notes. Firms include New York Central, Ohio & Mississippi, Chesapeake & Ohio, Union Pacific, Illinois Central, Denver & Rio Grande, Pullman Palace, and many others with listed preferred and common shares, percentages, and related indications.

Northwest New York Oregon Navigation Central Pacific Ccs Oregon Transcon Chesapeake & Ohio Oregon Improvement Co Pacific Mall Cse Eee Panam’.e Chicago & Aton P., D.& Evansville Pittsburg Chicago Bur & Quincy Pullman Palace Chic St Louis & Pa Cin San & Cleve Adams Express Alton & Terre Haute American Express Houston Air Line Canada Pacific Canada Southern Canton Richmond & All Richmond& Danville Cleve & Colum E.s.eeee Richmond & WP Con Coal Hochester & Pitts St Paul FE East Tenn Sacecacsceess- CO A Paul, Minn & Man Fort Wayne St Paul & Omaha Houston & Texas Illiois Central Texas Pacific Ind Bloom & West Union Pacific Kan & Tex United States Lake Erieana Western Wabash, Stl & Pac Lake Shore Esce Long Island Wells Fargs Lo & Nash Western Union Louisville and New al Hocking Valley Manhattan Beach Mem Charleston Metropolitan Elevated Michigan Central Milwaukee Ls& W Pacific Minn & St Kans Pac Nashville & Chattan New Jersey Oregon Norfolk & W Northern Pac West Shore

The Courts Will Case on Nickerson Will Proceeds

The hearing in the Nickerson will case resumed, appealing a probate decree of 1869. Petitioners seek to reopen the case, challenging John Nickerson’s will as forged or invalid, while contesting jurisdiction of Barnstable probate court. The court weighs probate jurisdiction and whether relief can be granted or should be denied.

John Nickerson Barnstable County Probate Supreme Court Propate Court Commonwealth Probate Court Supreme Court of Probate Probate Court of Barnstable Hardlock Portland K. M. Morse, Jr Charles Nichols William Smith Michael H. Brennan J. W. Keith Frank Paul

Boston Superior Court First Session Civil Docket Notes

June 17 session items list cases against the city of Boston for damages from injuries and land takings, plus numerous other actions in various dockets. Jurors and attorneys listed. multiple case numbers and defendants noted across four sessions with verdicts and ongoing trials.

William Toomey City of Boston Yort Warren Avenue R. Lund C. &. Welch T. M. Babson Samuuel E. Sawyer Franklin Park R.M. Morse, Jr M. Story A. J. Bailey

Dodge City Case Jury Awards 1500 in Somerville

In Middlesex Superior Court on June 17, the jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff in the Dodge vs city of Somerville case for 1500 dollars. Attorneys were F. M. Davis and J. G. Holt for the plaintiff and S. C. Darling for the defendant.

Ayers & Hodges Taitd Nat Bank Ve P.wers Ass’ee Willard Williams Tracy Handy Page Same Cowarey Downer

Forepaugh Circus Delights at Bunker Hill Anniversary

A large crowd enjoyed Forepaugh's circus honoring the Bunker Hill anniversary. The cool pavilion housed an entertaining program with trick elephants and riding acts drawing hearty applause. The reviewer praises the show as wholesome and free from objectionable content, noting two more days of performances.

Bunker Hill Forepaugh

Massachusetts Cyclists Mark Bunker Hill Day With Resort Runs

The Massachusetts club and Cambridge club joined a Downer Landing trip with dinner at Rose Standish House. Newton and Nantasket Beach riders traveled via Hingham with dinner. Somerville cyclists, with ladies, left for Waltham in a six horse tally ho, stopping at Chestnut Hall for photos. Dinner followed at Prospect House, Waltham.

Massachusetts Bunker Hill Cambridge Ina Downer Landing Rose Standish House Newton Nantasket Beach Hingham Boston Somerville Cycle Club Waltham Chestnut Hall Prospect House

Summer Beach Excursions Draw Crowds Along Massachusetts Coast

Warm humid weather sent many to seaside resorts. Nantasket hosted Germania band concerts on the Hotel Nantasket piazza, Downer Landing featured music and dancing, and the Point of Pines had Pavilion dancing. Boats from Boston & Hingham line and Hingham Hull & Downer Landing carried large crowds to clam bakes and dances. Boston Revere Beach & Lynn railroad also reported heavy excursion traffic along the shore.

Nantasket Germania Band Downer Landing Point of Pines Boston & Hingham Line Hingham, Hull & Downer Landing Company

Avon Coaching Club Heads to Wellesley on Lovely Drive

The Avon Coaching Club of Melrose set out yesterday morning for a trip to Wellesley. A stylish coach and six horses met the group at the Boston & Maine station in Haymarket square around 8:30. They toured Erine Perk known as the Beaker grounds and Ridge Hill farms, then dined at Hotel Wellesley.

Avon Coaching Club Melrose Wellesley Boston & Maine Railroad Haymarket Square Erine Perk Beaker Grounds Ridge Hill Farms Hotel Wellesley

Horsford Acid Phosphate Aids Nervous Mood Says Doctor

Dr. F W Lytle of Lebanon reports personal use of Horsford's Acid Phosphate to counteract overwork and low spirits in nervous systems. He notes marked advantage from the remedy.

Horsford’s F. W. Lytle Lebanon

Wool market and tariffs dominate week’s grain and trade news

Receipts show 11 101 domestic and 1004 foreign wool for week ending June 17, with last year higher. London and Western markets volatile. prices quoted 26 30c in Ohio and Michigan 27 29c. Imports of foreign wool and yarn surge. strong demand in California and Utah territory wools. Anthracite coal trade seen steady with cautious July outlook. Market outlook mixed as private cables report varied opener gains. overall domestic and foreign wool markets firmer with continued export and textile activity.

Committee of Ways and Means House of Representatives Grosvenor McKinney United States London Ohio Michigan Territory Utah Chicago St. Louis Pennsylvania California Hindson & Roberts George Melly & Co Liverpool London Woosele Sanderson & Murray Helmuthb,Schwartz & Co Bradford Eng Botany Goa Boston Wisconsin New York New England New Eng Texas Nation Epee Seabee el Eigestastecadescens Ae Ecesseerseseecers USMC Indiana Missouri Kansas Sjipeeseads Jegele Aveeerake Eeu Kalsas Woois Fall Southern Nevada Oregon Washington Wyoming Montana Colorado New Mexico Eastern Maine CMEER Csp Besse New Zealand Coal Trade Journal

New York Cotton and Flour Prices Reported Steady

New York on June 17 reports cotton prices steady with mixed grades quoted and sales of 1833 bales. Flour receipts stand at 18,564 bbls with 20,000 bbls sold. western and southern flour values hold. wheat receipts total 239.

New York Orleans Minnesota

Cattle Markets Mixed Prices on June 17 Report

Chicago cattle receipts 8700, shipments 3000. steers 4 50 to 4 55, feeders 2 40 to 2 11, cows and bulls 1 50 to 4, through Texans and Indians. Hogs receipts 29000, shipments 5500. rough and mixed 4 90 to 4 174, packing 4 10 to 4 30, highs 3 95 to 4 20. Sheep receipts 1700, shipments 800. natives 2 40 to 4 50, Texans 2 25 to 3 40.

Chicago Uniteda Western City Liverpool Lake Silesian Toledo Cincinnati Jane Milwaukee Berley ST. Louis Detroit Michigan SUN Wilmington Met Walnut Hill Het Sonehem Woburn Itet Winchester Her West Medford College Hill Winter Hibl Rmd Mass Htet Concord Pricon Bee Sas Bmet Bedford Lexington Arlington Bor Bete Northashua Junction Ome Re ‘ Mellen Lucius Tuttle Pass’g’r

Chicago Grain Market Shows Bearish Push In Wheat Trade

C S Lee reports a stubborn day as Cudahy crowd and Ream brokers sell wheat openly. Bulls fade under pressure though exports and seaboard reports hint at a possible out-movement. futures for August settle around 74 bid with calls and puts quoted, while cotton markets show mixed receipts and prices across numerous ports.

C. S. Lee Chicago Brewer & Wilkins Congress Street Seaboard Paris Hutchinson

Cotton and wool market summaries from London and Liverpool

Liverpool reports dull cotton with moderate inquiry as Uplands High Orleans 53-160 at 8000 bales with 2109 receipts. futures steady with slight shifts across months. London wool sale sees large attendance and brisk competition with scoured merinos up about 10 percent, overall 12,600 sales mainly Victoria and New South Wales.

London Liverpool Uplands Orleans Victoria New South Wales

London stock market brief shows rail and railroad shares

London on June 17 reported Atlantic and Great Western firsts at 4534, Canadian Pacific 6714, St Paul common 954g, New York Central 107144, Pennsylvania 543%, Reading 12%. Prices noted for multiple railroad and railway stocks, with varied percentage figures.

London Great Western Canadian Pacific St. Paul Common New York Central Pennsylvania

Potatoes and provisions listed for Atlantic schooners and ships

At New London and Craçeau Canada ports schooners report potato orders. Mary E McDougall and Olive haul coal and building stone while China carries potatoes. Brig Herman loads sugar. Annapolis NS steamer New Brunswick lists eggs lobsters halibut and miscellaneous goods for multiple firms.

New London Pei Annie L McKie British Eagle Crapaud Mary E McDougall N Bros Wallace James Stevenson Chester Dielytris Hackmatack Sugar Standard Sugar Annapolis New Brunswick M Smith & Co Auke ET Russell & Co

Throw Physic to the Dogs as Pleasant Pellets Endorsement

The advertisement extols Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Purgative Pellets as a modern blue mass replacement. It claims small sugar coated granules contain active roots and herbs delivering thorough yet gentle cathartic power and permanent stomach and bowel health. It also positions the pellets as an unrivaled anti bilious remedy without drastic effects.

Dr. Piercea

Boston Area Train Schedules From Causeway Street

Eastern Division timetable lists departures from Station on Causeway Street opposite Friend Street with various destinations including Biddeford Saco North Conway Wolfeboro Great Falls Rochester and more. Frequent daily services start around 7:30 am with multiple returns and evening runs to outlets such as Lynn Revere Chelsea Everett Gloucester and surrounding towns.

Boston Haymarket Square Alton Bay Rochester Farmington Ee Biddeford Saco Great Falls Dover Exeter Merrimac Re. Haverhill Georgetown North Andover Causeway St Friend St. Travis Biddeford North Conway Wolfeboro Bover Fortsmouth Hampton Beach North Hampton Rye Beach Amesbury Newburyport Spewich Wenham Rockport Beverly Middleton Peabody and Danvers Salem Marblehead Swampscott Branch Swampscott Lynn Revere Chelsea Everett Saugus Loucester

Boston to Philadelphia and beyond daily trains with dining car

Trains depart Boston daily at 6 30 p m to Philadelphia Keniaimore and Washington with Pullman sleeping cars. New York via Norwich Line also at 6 30 p m and New York via Air Line at 8 30 a m. New England Limited at 3 00 p m on weekdays and Sundays. The only line running a dining car from Boston.

Pullman Boston Lowell Chicago Fitchburg Central Vermont R. Kr.ffice Washington Street J. W. Hobart W. Cummings St. Albans Philladelphia Keniaimore Washington New York Norwich Air Line New England Limited Middletown Newaven Hartford New Britain Waterbury Danbury Fishkill York Grand Central Depot Willimantic New Haven Bristol Philadelphia Jersey City Trenton Baltimore Richmond New London Danielsonville Putnam City of Worcester City of New York A. O. Endall Pase Pullman Palace Fitchburg Depot Causeway Winchendon Jaffrey Peterboro Fitzwilliam Roy Marlboro Keene Westmoreland Walpee Bellows Falls Rutland Burlington St. Johns Montreal Ogdensburg Saratoga Delaware and Lag Canal Company White River Junction West Aver Junction Concord Nashua Old Colony R. R New Bedford Providence Ashuelot R. R Monadnock R.R Rutland RR. R White Area Ottawa Ogdensberg New Causeway Street Syracuse N. W St. Louis New York Central Shelburne Falls Greenfield North Adams Royaliston Erving West Fitchburg Wachusett Otter River Montague Westminster Ashburnham Buckland Zoar Bardwell Cheshire Pullbnan Keene and Rutland Worcester, Nashua and Rochester Groton, Pepperell Framingham 2Nd Lowell Railroad South Framingham North Leominster Ayer Junction Littleton South Acton Shirley Greenville and Townsend Centre Marlboro, Hudson and Maynard ALUS Lincoln Waltham Belmont and Waverley Hepturn Watertown Union Market Mt. Auburn Cambridge Union Square Somerville Baldwinsville Ware River John Adams

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