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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1889

Page

8

Copeland v Andrews and McKean in U S Circuit Court

In Boston a suit by Milton J. Copeland’s administrator against Isaac N. Andrews and Frank A. McKean, alleging a copartnership with seven notes and provision sales. McKean contests partnership. auditor found McKean not a partner. McKean represented by J H Benton Jr. and S J Thomas for plaintiff.

United States Circuit Court Neilson J. Isaac C. Copeland Isaac N. Andrews Milton J. Copeland Brookline Boston Andrews Frank A. McKean Nashua N. H I. N. Andrews & Co. Andrews McKean S. J. Thomas J. H. Benton, Jr

Tufts Alumni Association Holds Annual Meeting and Commencement

Tufts alumni gather on the hill for the annual Alumni Association meeting with officers elected. Hon M P Frank of Portland Me delivers the oration on liberty learning and progress. Commencement events include class arrivals, a gathering in the gym, and a future notable in Bristow.

M. P. Frank Portland

Princeton Alumni Dinner and Statue Unveiling at McCosh

At Princeton N J June 18 the college alumni dinner began the day with Governor Green presiding and Dr McCosh greeting his old pupils despite his physician's advice. The bronze mural statue from the class of 79 was unveiled at Margyuand Chapel, followed by speeches and a reception at Prospect. The Lynde debate and sophomore reception completed the day with Mrs Grover Cleveland among patrons.

Princeton N. J Princeton College Governor Green McCosh Patton Dr. McCosh Margyuand Chapel A. W. Halsey JeCosh Lynde First Presbyterian Church University Hall Grover Cleveland Northampton Smith College Alice Buswell Newton Mary Tilton Laconia N. H Anna Gale Minneapolis Mary Thayer Westfield Charlotte Cheever ‘Lucker Andover Kate Morris Cone Hartford Anna L. Dawes Pittsfield Harriet E. Coburn Boston Miss Walker Exeter Phillips Exeter Academy Academy Daniel Alpheus Bullard Schuylerville N. Y Charles Davis Heywood Holyoke Mass George Benjamin Flagg Millbury Bernard Walter Stafford Fall River Newton Booth Tarkington

Massachusetts rifle team sails for England to shoot for fame

The sixteen man Massachusetts militia rifle team left Boston for New York en route to Liverpool, carrying a record of 274 medals and aim to win at least three of five events abroad. They were honored by Adjutant General Dalton, Mayor Hart, and the Boston press, and depart June 18 for London with matches planned July 2 to July 8 before returning home July 31.

Massachusetts England Boston Massachusetts Militia America Army Navy Ames Major Frost Secretary of Blaine J. G. B. Adams State House Hart City Hall Commercial Street Athletic Club Lucker Frost Park Square Old Colony Shore Line Boston Press Club Globe Office New York Liverpool City Chicago London Berkshire Volunteers London Rifle Brigade South London Sussex Volunteers Brighton Honourable Artillery Company of Lincolnshire Volunteers Wimbledon James P. Frost C. W. Hinman O. H. Marion George H. Benyon G. Bb. Newton Varsity 8. S. Bumstead Springfield Robert B. Edes Newton William G. Hussey Salem Eighth Infantry W. M. Merrill W. ©. Johnston, Jr Melrose Sixth Infantry M. W. Bull Second Infantry George Bore Fifth Infantry N. D. Huddieson First Infantry F.R. Bull L.T. Farnsworth W. M. Farrow Holyoke Massachusetts Volunteer Militia Rifle Team

Summer fabrics from A. Shuman & Co. offer Cheviots and serges

A. Shuman & Co. at 446 Washington street presents Cheviots and serges in dark blue and black shades. Fabrics are soft, pliable, durable, and light, with plain, diagonal, and long-line patterns. Prices range from $20 to $265.

A. Shuman & Co Washington Street

Titania Beats Katrina In Twelve-Moon Match Race

Titania wins the twelve mile windward and return course off Scotland Lightship in rough seas. Katrina leads early, loses ground after a broken boom, as Titania sails 2h 39m 14s to windward and 1h 17m 53s home, finishing 3h 57m 7s for the day. Designer Edward Burgess aboard for New Haven Club.

New York Srecan Titania Katrina Scotland Tye Dalzell Volunteer Burgess Gar Rockaway Edward Burgess

New Haven Yacht Club Spring Races End in Heavy Seas

New Haven Conn June 18 heavy east wind and rough sea limit participation to six boats, ten others retire amid gear failures. Dare Devil capsizes near Pardee’s Buoy, crew rescued by tug. Elm City crowd of 600 seasick. Winners by division: Flora 4h 7m 2s. Sea Belle 4h 7m 46s. Stranger 4h 17m 21s. Remaining boats: Mariota Vixen Acie.

New Haven Conn New Haven Yacht Club Dare Devil Parddee Nish Mariota Gypsy Elm City Flora Sea Belle Stranger Vixen Acie

Aldermen debate rails rules and park staff car fare

City board giving mixed attention to routine business and state coordination with state house construction officials. Measures considered include raising streetcar speeds, town land purchases for Basin No. 6, and wage scales for public institutions. Labor Day program funding set at 1000 dollars.

State House Construction Commissioners Committee On Railroads Board of Aldermen Corporation Counsel Boston United States Committee On Finance Second Street Dorchester Avenue New York & New England Railroad Park Department Gove Committee On Water Water Board Hopkinton Ashland New England Amateur Association

Valkyrie Overhauled By Yarana In Queenstown Yacht Race

In the Queenstown regatta Valkyrie led early and was overtaken by Yarana after twenty miles. Calms and light winds left both boats becalmed. Vreda edged ahead to win at 4 15 a m while Valkyrie faded. The Times praised Valkyrie’s performance as fitting for America Cup conditions.

Valkyrie Yarana Queenstown Rex Deerhound Vreda Irex Daunt’s Rock Guileen Bay the Times

Trial trip of Jathniel yacht off East Braintree

The steel steam yacht Jathniel owned by D S Ford of the Youth's Companion completed a harbor trial of her machinery. Designed by Burgess, she measures 183 feet overall with 18 feet 9 inches beam and 11 feet 6 inches hold. Built by Fore River Engine, the boiler aims for 800 horsepower and the vessel logged 14 knots, with potential for two more knots when tuned.

Regatta of the Cape Cod Yacht Club Sailors in Nobscasset Race

Dennis June 18 The second Cape Cod Yacht Club regatta, postponed from yesterday, sailed near Nobscasset House in a ten mile course. The Nobscasset suffered a board accident but the Ariel won the cup with a time of 2h 49m 53s followed by Madge 2h 52m 49s Nobscasset 2h 55m 2s and Mist 4h 4m 49s.

Cape Cod Club Dennis Cape Cod Yacht Club Nobscasset House Nobscasset Ariel Madge Mist

Portrait of General Butler Commissioned for New Hampshire

The Butler Club hires Darius Cobb to paint General L. F. Butler. The portrait, nearly finished, shows him seated in an armchair with a legal tome on a table, conveying his legal and public career. It will be shown at Cobb's studio, then at W. S. Butler & Co., and finally placed in the Doric hall of the State Capitol in Concord.

Butler Club L. F. Butler New Hampshire Darius Cobb Cobb Studio Building Butler & Co Tremont Street State Concord N. H Jonathan Wild Dartmouth Street S. E. Herrick Temple Quartet Forest Hills J. B. Kenny Casey Cogan Police Cornish Pinkerton Kenny Wells-Fargo Express Company San Francisco Bay State Agricultural Society Mechanics’ Building John Gilbert Church of the Unity Minot J. Savage Patrick Cook Page’s Wharf Medford Street Massachusetts General Hospital Cottage Street Dorchester George H. Cavanaugh Boynton Bros John Cavanaugh & Co Josiah Shaw Horace Sias Benjamin Young Alexander Melanis J. W. Hayes & Co

Horticultural Show Highlights and Awards at the Hall

The winter mildness, Sunday heat, and Monday wetness toned down rose and strawberry displays at Horticultural Hall but did not dampen quality. Notable entries included tea roses by William H. Spooner and La France varieties, with strong orchid and bloom collections. Awards cover vegetables, fruits, roses, and flowering plants, naming multiple growers and prize recipients, including Samuel Barnard, Warren Heustis & Son, and John L. Gardner among others.

Horticultural Hall William H. Spooner Mme. Gabriel Kizels E. M. Gill Medford Sarah W. Story Brighton A. D. Wood West Newton W. W. Rawson C. A. Learned W. Heustis & Son Heustis & Son Danvers Co. E. Grant Ditto J. B. Moore Winter Bros C. H. Brackett G. F. Stone Theodore Lyman Fund Samuel Barnard Sharpless Belmont Warren Heustis & Son Society Thomas C. ‘Thurlow Warren Heustis George W. Fletcher William Patterson Crescent L. N. Weston W. C. Winter Cumberland W. _ C. Winter Jewell George V. Fletcher Isaac KE. Coburn Jacinda Charles I. Curtis Miner's Prolific O. KR. Robbins Isaac BE. Coburn Wilder Isaac E. Coburn Jessie L. W. Weston W. ©. Winter Kenny William C. Winter Henderson Benjamin G. Smith Louise EK. Hastings Knight G. V. Fletcher Governor Wood Hamburg Alexandria Amsden Waterloo Francis B. Hayes W. H. Spooner Joseph H John L. Gardner E. W. Gilmore O. K. Hadwen Sweet Williams Edwin Sheppard & Son Edwin Fewkes & Son J. H. White J. M. Gill

Supreme Judicial Court Equity Docket For Wednesday Cases

The Supreme Judicial Court docket lists Stanchfield v. Kidder Sprague v East Side Ry Co v Plymouth Selectmen of Weymouth v Freeman Loud v Brigham Leeward v Sutton Morey v Churchill Speer v Commonwealth Barry v Shaw Tilton v Lorn in equity for today, with Justices Knowlton presiding.

Supreme Judicial Court Knowlton Stanchfield Kidder Sprague Be. Ry. Co Eastside RR. Co Plymouth Selectmen of Leeward Vy Sutton Essex Morey Vy Churchill Norfolk Speer Commonwealth Barry Shaw Tilton Vy Lorn

Damages suit in Dedham Superior Court June term

Norfolk County court records list cases with verdicts and filings. Albert Lyons per pro ami vs Danforth Wight concludes with a defendant verdict. Elias Ham sues William Sanburg in replevin ends for defendant at $150. Other entries include various docket numbers and civil actions pending or adjudicated.

Norfolk County Dedham Barker Albert J. Lyons Pro Ami Danforth P. Wight George Oak G. F. Williams Elias Ham William Sanburg Wiggin & Fernald J. L. Eldmadge Benhart MecNaught Camp Ki KR. Bell Hollenbeck Mast Campbell, Advix Jons & Co. Paul Guild Thain

Sentences in Plymouth Superior Court June 18 session

Edward O Williams jailed six months for assaulting a police officer. Edward G Walsh of Hingham received four months for assault. Nahum T Harding of Whitman got three months and a $100 fine plus costs for keeping liquor with intent to sell. James Stillman of Whitman fined $75 plus costs for liquor offences. Joseph Rush of Brockton convicted of breaking and entering with larceny. Julia Sullivan of Wareham faced illegal sale of liquor. James Underwood of Wareham acquitted on liquor nuisance charge.

Edward O. Williams House of Correction Edward G. Walsh Hingham Nahum T. Harding Whitman James Stllman Joseph Rush Brockton Julia Sullivan Wareham James Underwood

Uncontested Divorces Decreed in Essex Superior Court

Essex County June 18 heard uncontested divorces with decrees nisi granted for Mayberry Briggs Mutch Rowell Royal Lowell Trafton Mecfarlane Trow Grant. Libels heard without decrees include Emmerton Merry Brosseau Wagner Center Place. Custody and intoxication factors noted.

Essex County Salem Sherman Edith W. Mayberry Edwin P. Mayberry Lynn Adelia J. Briggs Henry Dy. Briggs John Mutch Jane Mutch Swampscott Charles H. Rowell Mar E. Rowell Aimesbury Eliza Rowell Richard H. Rowell Haverhill Philena A. Royal George F. Royal Florence L. Lowell Charles R. Lowell Newburyport Alonzo Trafton Lizzie Trafton John H. Mecfarlane Eloise McFarlane Lawrence Lucy E. Trow William W.trow Beverly Ella Grant Walter GC. Grant Methuen Charles W. Emmerton Annie J. Emmerton Augusta Merry Francis Merry Gloucester Mary Brosseau John B. Brosseau Delia Wagner Lewis Wagner Emma H. Center Francis H. Center Alma Place Charlies E. Place

Superior criminal docket with varied liquor law and arson cases

Case list shows J Daniel Short fined ten dollars and three months house of correction for liquor law violation and Theophilus Springfield sentenced to Massachusetts reformatory for arson. Eunice McDonald fined seventy six dollars for liquor law violation. John Corcoran and Henry White given probation for breaking and entering. Dockets enumerate multiple state cases including Commonwealth v Hawes, v Maguire, v Nugent, v Kivlan, Pepper et al adultery, Redmond liquor law, Keenan Kehoe Bettens O'Brien listings through numbers 6538 to 1196-7.

Superior Dunbar J. Daniel Short House of Correction Theophilus Springfield Massachusetts Reformatory Eunice McDonald John Corcoran Henry E. White Commonwealth Hawes Same Maguire

Mary Cushing vs Oswald Lang contract suit in Middlesex

Superior Court Middlesex County Judge Ldrich presides on June 18 over Mary Cushing versus Oswald Lang an action of contract to recover 25 dollars for services in the care of the defendant's wife. The defense is a general denial. Attorneys Allin Mayberry for plaintiff Johnson Harvey for defendant.

Superior Court Staples Clarence E. Mayo Thompson Georgianna_ M. Pierce Administratrix Cunard Steamship Company Cephalonia G. H. Ryther E. L Baker G. Putnam T. Russell Frances E. June Boston & Albany Railroad Charles K. June Allston Station E. W. Hutchins H. Wheeler Samuel Hoar Mary Cushing Oswald Lang Allin & Mayberry Johnson & Harvey

Notable Officials Named Ingersoll Jenkins Cleaves Parsons

A fragment lists Hon. Robert G. Ingersoll Dr. C de Jenkins Hon. Nathan Cleaves U S Surveyor Portland Me at Parsons together with officials including Charles E. Coon former U S Treasurer.

Robert G. Ingersoll C. de Jenkins Nathan Cleaves U. S Portland Parsons Cos Cuarves E. Coon Aset U. S

Probate Court Grants Wills and Admin on Suffolk Estates

Proceedings in Suffolk County Probate Court on June 18 reveal the allowance of wills for Patrick Curley Eliza Leggett Mary Ballou Thomas Willis Juliette Stevens James F Colgan and Cath erin Bresnahan Administrations were granted on the estates of James G Stewart Margaret Lannen Catherine E Dorgan Harry W Lord Hiram P Kean Mana to name a few granted administrations.

Suffolk County McKim, J Patrick Curley Eliza Leggett Mary Ballou Thomas Willis Juliette Stevens James F. Colgan Catherin Bresnahan James G. Stewart Margaret Lannen Catherine E. Dorgan Harry W Lord Hiram P, Kean Mana

Probate court listings in Plymouth County Massachusetts

Special administration granted on the will of James Dorr. Wills proved for Desire Hall Dennis Freeman Clark executor Ann Nye Sandwich William Stoddard executor David Shiverick Dennis executors Joseph Shurtleff Fal mouth Abbie Shurtleff executrix George Seabury Eastham John Spar row executor Nancy Atkins Provincetown James Gifford executor Harriet Sears Dennis Ezra Sears executors Isaiah Inman Barnstable Sarah Inman executors Philander Scudder Barnstable George Hinckley executor Administrations granted on Estate of Desire Townsend Wellfleet Walter Townsend administrator Amanda Smith Provincetown William D. Smith administrator Isaac Small Provincetown James Small administrator Jesse Holbrook Wellfleet Lizzie Holbrook administratrix Moses Sturgis Barnstable Edwin Sturgis administrator Tirzah Marchant Barnstable Henry Lowell administrator Lewis Mills Mashpee George Coombs administrator Guardians appointed Hurd Elsie Doane Orleans minors Eldridge Walter L Horatio Eldridge Wilbur Eldridge Annie Allen Helen Eldridge Bourne minors Matilda Collins Isaac Collins Provincetown minor Silas Atkins William Atkins Provincetown minor Alice Cook Catherine Mullen Sandwich insane Jane White Sandwich insane License to sell real estate granted to Lilla Pierce administratrix Barnabee Pierce Wellfleet Sarah Seabury guardian Emma L Rose Nelson Isa bella Nelson Barnstable minors

Plymouth County Barnstable Desire Hall Dennis Freeman Clark Ann Co. Nye Sandwich William P. Stoddard David Shiverick Dennis David Shiverick Et al Joseph L. Shurtleff Falmouth Abbie L. Shurtleff George Seabury Eastham John W. Sparrow Nancy A. Atkins Provincetown James Gifford Harriet A. Sears Dennis Ezra F. Sears Isaiah C. Inman Sarah H. Inman Philander Scudder George H. Hinckley Desire Townsend Welltleet Walter H. ‘Townsend Amanda M. Smith William D. Smith Isaac Small James A. Small Jesse D. Holbrook Wellfleet Lizzie S. Holbrook Moses. Sturgis Edwin F. Sturgis Tirzah C. Marchant Henry N. Lowell Lewis F. Mills Mashpee George Coombs Joshua 5. Hurd Elsie B. Doane Orleans Horatio Eldridge Walter L Horatio W Wilbur C Annie N Allen N Helen F. Eldridge Bourne Matilda H. Collins Isaac $. Collins Silas R. Atkins William J. Atkins Alice

Special Steamer Wraps and Waterproof Overgarments Ad

An ad extols essential travel attire for abroad including special steamer wraps and waterproof overgarments with extra suits for changing temperatures. Prices listed around $12.00 and up. Mentions use near mountains seashore or countryside and various occasions.

Larceny cases and bonds set in Municipal Court session

Criminal session bonds set for James Condon and John Hanlon in larceny cases. Listed civil cases include Hill v Lincoln and multiple docket numbers such as King v Simpson Phillips v Ray mond Lee v Bronner and others. Names Sly and Harpy Jr appear in the record.

Parmenter C.J. James Condon John Hanlon Caleb Isearard Lindy Wain Hill Lincoln King Simpson Phillips Raymond Lee Bronner Long Shiek

First Grand Eastern Circuit meet at Franklin Trotting Park

Lynn June 18 attendance strong for season opener at Franklin Trotting Park. Two trotting races in 2:40 and 2:28 classes produced clean three heat wins. Mollie J. from Brockton won the 2:40 event with Stanley, Josie Bates, and Chunk following. Kensett F. took the 2:28 class with General Stark, Edgecliff, and Amble behind.

Edgecliff Amble A. Johnson Brockton B.m John ‘Trout Allston Br. G. Stanley J. H. Grout Boston Bik M. Josie Bates Charles Yapp B. G. Chunk George S. Griggs Lowell G. Pickerel J. M. Galvin Medford B.g. Orange Blossom G. N. Finch Troy N. Y B. G. Shot Y. P. Clough Moston B. G. Malot K. L. Vizard Brookfield Br. m. Kensett F Fowler Portland General Stark C. A. Alien Rochester N. J Charles C. H. Nelson Waterville Snow & Durland Lynn Puritan

Cant Get Away And Stay At Home

A compact item notes themes of confinement and desire for respite with references to staying indoors and seeking escape. It frames domestic routines against broader tension, citing personal choices and social expectations without graphic detail. The piece hints at contrasts between longing for freedom and the pull of home.

Lawn Tennis Cricket Apparel Sale Attracts Club Colors

Four English flannel coats caps shirts and trousers priced to attract. Also elegant nomial eee slaters and caps in club colors. Coat set 126.00. Cricket trousers 4.60 each.

Eee Slaters

The Intervale Hotel Promises Comforts in White Mountain Area

Locals along the Boston and Maine line praise The Intervale for its spacious enlargements now fitting 250 guests, abundant fresh farm products and spring water, useful electricity, and a children's playground, all set amid scenic White Mountain surroundings.

A Rea SummMEeR Home at Forest Glen resort New Hampshire

The Artist's Falls House at Forest Glen mineral spring North Conway New Hampshire sits on a plateau near Midde Mountain. It offers easy rail telegraph and post office access while providing the famed spring water high altitude invigorating air and attractive drives and walks for tourists and invalids seeking health. Elastic Stareb trial is encouraged.

Forest Glen Mineral Spring North Conway N.H Midde Mountain Forest Glen Spring

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