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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1895

Page

5

Dedham's Day Honors Norfolk County Rededication

Norfolk county marked its 102nd anniversary with the rededication of the remodeled courthouse as invited guests from across the state attended. Lieutenant-Governor Wolcott addressed the gathering alongside judges, lawyers, and officials including ex-Governor Long, Charles Francis Adams, Edward Avery, and many others in Dedham.

Dedham Norfolk County Mason Brookline Dunbar West Newton Ely Grover Canton Rufus Candage Brook E. H. Tucker Needham Smith Jonathan Cobb Wolcott H. A. Thomas Lane Norwood E. V. Mitchell Medfield E. A. Morse Representative Light Hyde Park F. L. Babcock Bushrod Morse Jabez Talbot Stoughton J. R. Bullard E. L. Pierce Milton J. F. Merrill Quincy Superior Court Room M. P. Morrell Board of County Commissioners Judge Ely Memorial Hall Greenhalge Commonwealth of Norfolk Long Massachusetts Reuen Thomas E. ¢. Bumpus Congressman Morse J. D. Billings Cambridge

Loan Bill Items Await Aldermen Vote

The loan bill for 1,900,000 dollars goes to the Board of Aldermen on Monday. Key items include 50,000 for a new police boat 6,000 for Webster Street widening 30,000 for Brighton street widenings 36,000 for Quincy Street widening Ward 4 50,000 per aldermanic district for improvements 65,000 for hospitals about 23,000 for Talbot avenue Dorchester and 60,000 for public grounds Columbus Avenue extension widening 50,000.

Board of Aldermen Webster Estreet Brighton Quincy Street Talbot Avenue Dorchester Columbus Avenue

Bennett Receives Gold Watch Chain Upon Departing Jordan Marsh

Bennett head of Jordan Marsh Co manufacturing on Irvington street is set to leave the firm. Last night employees surprised him with an elegant solid gold watch chain as a token of esteem. He has led the department for five years and will take with him the best wishes of his colleagues as he moves west.

Bennett Jordan, Marsh Co Irvington Street

Points Worth Considering for Ready Made Clothing

The article urges buyers to seek good material up to date style and proper fit while minimizing cash spent. It highlights the Massachusetts Clothing company at Hanover and Portland streets as a source offering feast of bargains now.

Massachusetts Clothing Company Hanover Portland

Hodges Fiber Carpet Co to Elect Officers at Itland Meeting

The Hodges Fiber Carpet Company holds its annual meeting in Itland Maine today. Likely officers include President Andrew J. Bailey of Boston Vice President Henry K. Wight Indian Orchard Treasurer and GM Frank F. Hodges Boston Secretary Frederick R. Tibbitts and directors Andrew J. Bailey Frank F. Hodges Emerson Gaylord Henry K. Wight Charles J. Goodwin John Olmsted C. H. Hutchins.

Hodges Fiber Carpet Company Itland Andrew J. Bailey Boston Henry K. Wight Indian Orchard Frank F. Hodges Frederick R. Tibbitts Emerson Gaylord Charles J. Goodwin John Olmsted C. H. Hutchins

Missing Woman Ida Smulling Searched For Four Weeks

Ida M. Smulling aged 40 is missing after leaving her sister Mrs A M Marston at 629 Tremont Street four weeks ago. Police have searched with no trace. She called at Norris and Hydes store to pick up stored furniture, last heard by her sister.

Ida M. Smulling A. M Marston Tremont Street Norris & Hyde's

Civil Engineers Conclude Second Day of ASCE Convention in Hull

The twenty seventh ASCE convention session at Pemberton House Hull opened at 9:15 a m with President George H Morrison in the chair. Papers on railroad terminals iron bridge life nickel steel and malleable cast iron were presented amid praise for the Boston subway work and an excursion to Plymouth scheduled for Friday.

American Society of Civil Engineers Pemberton House Hull George H. Morrison Chicago Joseph M. Wilson Philadelphia & Reading Terminal Grand Trunk J. E. Grainer Gustave R. Tuska Lonesome Valley Knoxville Cumberland Gap Louisville William Barclay Parsons H. H. Campbell H. R. Sanford New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Plymouth Edwin A. Curtis Boston Metropolitan Sewerage Commissioners Pemberton Hotel Society Subway

Whipple Plans New Ten Story Hotel on Tremont Block

J Reed Whipple proposes a modern ten story hotel on a Tremont Tremont Boylston Tamworth Lagrange block opposite the Common subway entrance. The site totals about 200 by 80 feet with light all around and a floor area near 150000 square feet. estimated cost above a million. The four parcels total 853000 assessed value with land worth 583000. main parcel Hotel Boylston owned by Adams Real Estate Trust valued 200700 with 7461 feet of land assessed at 328300.

J. Reed Whipple Tremont Street Boylston Street Tamworth Street Lagrange Street Boylston Tremont Streets Southern Railway Boylston and Adams Real Estate Trust

Milford Doings Notices and Local Appointments

Milford Diary notes three candidates received second degree at Milford Lodge I O O F J D Salisbury from Springfield visited town. Mrs Sarah Leland funeral held on Highland St interment Vernon Grove. Brass Band excursion to Nantasket Beach July 5. Graduation at Milford High School at Music Hall tonight. Various visits, resignations, and local meetings update town affairs. Funeral for Abbie D Conant set for Saturday Pine Grove Cemetery conducted by Rev Webster Woodbury. Several town officials approved bills and licenses.

Milford Milford Lodge Milford High School Music Hall John Pratt Providence R. I J. E. Johnson Fall River Trinity Church Quirshepaug I. 0 Boston Abbie D D. A. Conant Orchard Street Pine Grove Cemetery Webster Woodbury Charles B. Flanders Mattawamkeag P. J. Gilmore Newport Selectmen B. Ambrosoli E. W. Snare L. A. Cook Memorial Hall Town House Hose Company 1 William Miller J. B. Leonard Granite Chapter Eastern Star Mendon Nichols Merrimac

Fire Chiefs Gather for Annual Banquet and Meeting

The Fire Chiefs' Association held its annual meeting and banquet at Hotel Thorndike in Haverhill. Attendees included chiefs from Boston to Taunton, several ex-chiefs, and Fire Commissioner Fitch, with J. C. Compbine presiding.

Haverhill Fire Chiefs’ Association Hotel Thorndike Webber Boston Farrar Woburn Marston Brockton Symmes Winchester Hill Medford Spencer Chelsea Vaughn Worcester Garland Malden Gordon Coleman Taunton Beals Lawrence Hopkins Somerville Choate Milton Arnold Salem Marchant Gloucester Foster Rockland

Favorites Win at Narragansett Park in Thrilling Race Card

Narra gansett Park ran a lively program with favorites winning three of five events as Maple Prince and Tigress led early, while Phobus and Onus contested tight finishes. Upsets by Maple Prince and Kellirhoe highlighted the day with betting and post time drama drawing a large crowd of sporting men from Boston.

Narragansett Park Maple Prince Phobus Mr. Hobart Tigress Imposition Cutalong Mr. Krause Catalong Alabama Cass Scott Kisbem Foundling Kellirhoe Boston Dave Stables B. m. Tigress Seheinvester Tyke H. Warnke B. m Annie Bishop Aosser Tviintes Saeereh C. Cornelieson B. G. Shelly Tuttle Heider Solitaire Shelly Tuttle D. c. Maple Prince Aseicees H. Warnke, Sr Ch. G R. Bradley Ch. G. Cutalong Alek Sidskieth Sherrick Richfield Dolobrau Iposition Cataliong

Patchwork Racetrack Entries at Narragansett Park

The June program lists tomorrow’s track entries for six furlongs and five furlongs races with horses Ferrier Sir Singinton Ducas Daly Lady Richmond Polydora Tactician Pasotta Nugitive Hellas First Night Fifield Banasdine Lady Greenway Edward Imposition Love Bellefonte Bulwark Miss Edith Tone Pay or Play Baroness Van Brent Colonel South Fifth race features the steeplechase course with Young Orion Chevy Chase Alchemist.

Narragansett Park Ferrier Sir Singinton Ducas Daly Lady Richmond Vsetta Polydora Tactician Pasotta Nugitive Hellas Fifield Banasdine Lady Greenway Edward A Ae Imposition Ae Love Bellefonte Bulwark Miss Edith Fk Tone Bishop Annie Bishop Pay Or Play Baroness van Brent Colonel South Young Orion Chevy Chase Alchemist

Jubilee Wilkes Wins at Mystic in Four Tight Races

Four good races at Mystic featured Bay Prince winning the unfinished 2:28 pace as Bay Prince outpaced Reciprocity Actress and Flora B. Falkland won the 2:21 trotting class in straight heats, beating Rodney J. and National. St. George and Nashville led the 2:28 trot with El Rami delivering a surprise second chance showing speed.

Mystic Courtney Jenkins Bay Prince Flora B Falkland Rodney J National Yankee St. George Nashville el Rami el Pass Wenthern Kessie Woolnut Meshriliend Gaia Leonard Charmed Circle Jubilee Wilkes Mascot, Jr Flying Nig Kentucky Star Dan Robinson G. Tamecb Voc Cee Seeseriesrser Rv. m L. Sterling Ch. m W. Sheridan Nellie Ign Eres Lilly Redferr Panl Ghirord A. M. Garth Pa Fyface Prince Pulaski Ha Appy Ium Ethan 634 Jr Keeberee Yankee Luck Blackstone B. Ie B. B Bik. H Aire Glenene Farmer's Beauty John BP B. G Robsn McGregor Howard Jack Wyman Neil Cogswell Kitt B. m McCarthy Wood Rami Wildnut Gen. Benton G. G Chesterwoood Brew- Glee Gussie Leonard Sagaza Church Belle Joneon Ernsie B. m Walker Layton Hayler Alome Zerbrino Marsh Chester Aheerth Carpenter Marinet Smith Grateful A. Cuff B. He Cook Tansy D B. Mn Seery Seoveeld Abeto Martin Box B. G .Johnson Miss Annie McGough Daisy Dean Garth Grasshopper Wilson Everett M C. H McUoy

Jubilee Wilkes Triumphs In 2:11 Pace Record

Jubilee Wilkes earned a stunning 2:11 pace win in the feature heat at Wenthern Kess. The field included Mascot Jr Flying Nig and Kentucky Star as strong rivals. The card also lists 2:18 trotting results with Nashville St George and El Rami among top finishers and notable purses for the 2:18 and 2:28 classes.

Dolabra Wins Futurity Card at Sheepshead Bay

Races at Sheepshead Bay list winners in each event with times. Futurity first with Dolabra over Lady Diamond and Owlet in 1:11.6. Foam stables two year old stakes Handspring over Hazlet and Saga more in 1:02. Second race, Handspring over Hazlet and Saga more in 1:02. Third race, Prig beats Sue Kittle and Captain T. in 1:56.4. Fourth, Monaco over Patrician and Sandowne in 1:41.6. Fifth, Hastings maiden No.2 Duakka over Honolulu. Grass inaugural stakes seven furlongs turf Hugh Penny over Peacemaker and St Michael in 1:27.

Sheepshead Bay Dolabra Lady Diamond Owlet Foam Stables Handspring Hazlet Sagamore Prig Sue Kittle Captain T Monaco Patrician Sandowne Hastings Duakka Honolulu Hugh Penny Peacemaker St. Michael

Best Day's Racing at Kenoza Park in Haverhill

At Kenoza Park Haverhill on June 20 a fair crowd observed the best day’s racing of the week. Favorites won both classes in straight heats, with bunched fields and sharp finishes. 2:23 class trotting purse $300 Santana first Lorine second Myra Wilkes third. 2:27 class trot and pace purse $300 Wilkes Belmont first Sugar Loaf second Betterman third.

Haverhill Kenoza Park Santana C. m. Dore Lorine Ch. m. Paige Myra Wilkes Gr. m. Marston Wilkes Belmont Ch. m Belmont Red Wilkes Stone Sugar Loaf Trout Betterman Ch. G. Forshier

Country Club Triumphs Over Dedham Team

The Country Club of Brookline opened with a three goal edge and defeated Dedham at Brookline yesterday listlessly. The match end 7-0 as the home side dominated play. Plans are set for the Neighborhood Club invitation tournament at West Newton starting next Monday with 1500 seats. The organizing committee includes Harry L. Ayer H B Day and Co I Travelli. Ayer travels to New York to meet English players Pim Mahoney. The weeklong program features multiple matches between England and America with daily games from Monday to Friday including singles and doubles events.

Country Club Brookline Dedham Pole Dedhams West Newton England America Harry L. Ayer H. B. Day Co. I. Travelli Harry Ayer New York Pim Mahoney Hovey Larned Hobart Chace

Harvard Declines Oxford Cambridge Challenge Against Yale

Harvard will decline the Oxford- Cambridge challenge to meet Harvard and Yale in general athletic games. A Harvard graduate committee letter says it would be unbecoming for Harvard to face the English guests while in third place and not courteous to the ICAA or to the University of Pennsylvania, which beat them this year and promoted the plan.

Ithaca N. Y Oxford- Cambridge Harvard-Yale Harvard Cornell Athletic Council Harvard Graduate Committee Yale University of Pennsylvania

Hurlers Offer $100 Challenge from Boston Club

The William O'Brien Hurling Club of Boston invites any New England team to a match for $100 after failing to reach terms with Shamrock Hurling Club. Signed by J. Murphy, secretary, and P. J. Foley, president, with Boston date June 2.

Boston Post William O’brien Boston Shamrock Hurling Club New England Cara M. J. Murphy P. J Foley

Stormy Voyage Damages for Ethelred Fruit Steamer

The British steamer Ethelred from Port Antonio Jamaica arrived at Long Wharf with heavy cargo damage after a six day voyage. A hurricane drove salt water into holds and ruined bananas and other fruit while cargo and deck hardware suffered extensive damage. The Norwegian steamer Banan also faced a brutal gale but reported no fruit loss, with crews maintaining seaworthy control amid fog.

Ethelred Hopkins Port Antonio Jamaica Long Wharf Brown Bucksport Boston Fruit Company Banan Banes Cuba Seaverns & Co Laurenthsen

The Sphinx Celebrates at Tremont Theater

The Sphinx ends its twenty-fifth Boston performance at Tremont Theatre with a large audience and souvenir favors for attendees. Miss Hattie Dreher receives a gold watch for bringing the largest party, while Miss Christie McDonald hosts a souvenir matinee. Clover Club members plan attendance at Castle Square Theatre for Clover show tonight.

Clover Club Castle Square Browne and Thompson Tremont Theatre Lewis Lewis 8. Thompson Hattie Dreher Langhan Hotel Christie McDonald Boston Miss McDonald

Waterfront News Briefs From The Port

The British brig Clio was towed to Gloucester to load salt from the Robert S. Besnard and the old Forest City may be purchased for service under Montreal. The City of Quincy went ashore in fog but floated off with no passengers. Doane tows to aid, no damage. Francis Goodnow being cleaned and painted. Rita and Brookline sail with fruit and bananas. The Norwegian ship Einar is missing. A wreck mast near Fenwick’s Island lightship noted. Olym pic and Villalta seen en route. Wreck removal discussed with War Department. Susquehanna yachting vessel at Rowe’s Wharf. The Landman.

Clio Gloucester A. W. Chesterton Robert S. Besnard Trapani Montreal Forest City Portland Steam Packet Company Portland City of Quincy Hopkins Nantasket Lovell Einar Pensacola Dordrecht Lloyd’s Philadelphia Fenwick’s Island Olympic Pacific Coast Baltimore San Francisco Harland Valparaiso War Department Mansfield Susquehanna Joseph Stickney New York Rowe's Wharf

Ringling Brothers Arrive Sunday in Boston Circus Week

Ringling Brothers World’s Greatest Shows will debut in Boston next Sunday with a week of performances. The article hails the circus as the season’s standout, noting its famous band, celebrated performers, and up to date production. Box office sales at the Boston Theatre are progressing splendidly.

Ringling Brothers Boston New England Boston Theatre

State Departments to Relocate as State House Repairs Start

The Governor was informed that his tenure is unsafe if he stays in his current rooms. The executive council Adjutant General and all departments in the Bulfinch building must quit. Extensive repairs will render the State House part unfit for occupancy likely through the summer.

State House Executive Council Adjutant-General Bulfinch

Receiver appointed for Northern Investment Company

In the Supreme Judicial Court Judge Knowlton named Charles D. Foster as receiver for the Northern Investment Company of the state. The appointment followed statements by E. B. Callendar, counsel for the officers and trustees, that all parties agreed the action was best.

Supreme Judicial Court Knowlton Charles D. Foster Northern Investment Company E. B. Callendar

Portia to Sail on Relief Expedition to Peary

The steamship Portia will depart Brooklyn tomorrow on a relief mission to Explorer Peary who has been ice-bound in the northern unknown land near the pole. Mrs. Peary has a special story about the expedition to be printed exclusively in tomorrow's Post.

Portia Brooklyn Peary North Pole

In Memory of President Carnot Adopts Senate Adjournment

Paris June 20 Senate votes to adjourn Monday in honor of the late President Carnot and to place wreaths on his grave, signaling national mourning and a ceremonial tribute by the government.

President Carnot Paris Senate Carnot

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