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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1897
Page
2
An old advertisement extols HIRES Rootbeer as healthful and refreshing for sun exposure and digestion. It markets a five gallon package, carbonated pint bottles 2 dozen per case at 2 dollars, and offers home delivery from A H Sawyer & Co in Boston. It warns against imitation products and specifies the genuine bottle with blown-in name.
At Saugus June 23 the 8:4 trot saw Tennahinch beat the favored Palon in two straight heats amid several breaks by Palon. Baby Strathmore won the 2:18 class heat under scrutiny as Melson was replaced by Bob Durland in the sulky. Attendance ran about 609 with the card next day featuring 2:29 trot and pacing events.
At Walnut Hill yesterday the Massachusetts Rifle Association hosted ladies day. In the telescope test match the top scores were Mrs. 8 E Briggs 47 and Mrs. H 8 Haring 45 followed by Mrs EB H Foote 42 and Miss M E Hayes 41. In the rifle with muzzle rest event Datey Foote 48 and Mrs W Homes 45 led a field that included Miss BE H.
The article lists several women with ages and titles including Miss C A Fifield and Miss Hart as winners in a rifle off-hand event. Several left before prizes were awarded and may claim by sending their addresses to secretary Henry S Harris at the Equitable Building.
Harry C. Pulliam president of the Louisville Baseball Club was nominated by Democrats in his district. He did not campaign due to being with the Colonels on their schedule during the entire campaign.
John L. Sullivan reached White Plains from New York City on June 23 and was met by Billy Muldoon at Muldoon’s retreat in Belfast. He will train there for two weeks, with plans depending on Martin Julian and Fitzsimmons who will decide Sullivan’s challenge within that period. Muldoon transported him to his farm where he did light work.
Boxing gossip reports O'Brien versus Bonner set for July 6 at the Olympic Club Athens Pennsylvania. Fifteen rounds catchweight purse of 1000 dollars. O'Brien trained by Jimmy Kelly at Parkville Los Angeles.
J D Watts posts a forfeit in New York to bind a challenge to box Tom Tracey or any welterweight in the country. Inquirer Leslie Pearce takes over management of the Hotel Bijou in Atlantic City New Jersey. George V Tuohy.
The Worcester Telegram reports the Shamrocks will accept Emmet Gae lic’s challenge for state championship play. Garryowens of Cambridge seek matches July 5 with $100 stake, Emmets of Chelsea preferred. Mentions of M J Ahern Boston Hurling Club and forthcoming races and trainers at Charlesbank July 5.
The Boston Public Library building hosts renewed interest as the Public Library Trust offers $10 shares to invest in a real estate.property and the establishment of a permanent Zoo in Boston. Tower Giddings & Co. act as bankers for the trust and report brisk stock inquiries from all classes.
A Boston outing note highlights the Ply mouth excursion steamer praised as the fastest. The 1900 passenger capacity boat runs daily from Winthrop Line wharf at 9 45 arriving home at 6 30 with Jordan's National Band providing music on the trip.
Racing men at Charles River Park push marks down with new world amateur tandem record 2 05 2 5 set by Victor Eckberg and J F Casey in a fast program. Gately Newton Reynolds and others contested the mile and tandem events amid strong winds and close finishes.
Chairman Mott releases a bulletin warning amateurs against bearing bicycle imagery on shirts and reports of wheel advertising. Officials must report amateurs. transfers to professional class urged. Charges against Newhouse, Church and Jack, with W. Fred Sims as State's witness. Eckhardt banned from all tracks pending board vote. Porter suspended for joining with a suspended pro. Rutley and Cole moved to professional class for accepting pace from a pro.
A Boston bicycle club plans a ride to Jack Fisher’s home in sloppy weather. Highlights include Boston to Chicago time trials, Haverhill quarter-mile track opening with prizes, Nantasket outing, theft of F Warren Godfrey’s Andrae bicycle, and a possible Charles River Park race between Lesna and Jimmy Michael.
Miss Margaret A. Lynch daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Lynch Oakdale marries Representative John J Toomey of South Boston in St Anthony’s Church West Boylston The ceremony was followed by nuptial mass and a silver service gift from Globe staff The couple plans a tour including Hudson River Niagara Falls Thousand Islands and Montreal and will reside at home after September 1
Advertisement lists special rates from Chicago to California via the Santa Fe line for June 29 to July 3 and mentions further deals to Kansas City, Denver, and Colorado Springs. It directs inquiries to W Manning, general New England agent, 332 Washington Street, Boston.
Division 3 West End railway defeats Post 10 to 5 in an opening game marked by untidy fielding. Mogan of the Post pitched ten strikeouts and nine hits allowed, while McCue struck out fourteen for West End. Fitzpatrick leaves with a broken finger and is replaced by Colonel Sheehan whose play earns applause. West End bats are effective with Hill and Bryan strong in the infield. Morris homers for the Post and Megan and Ryan hit well. A return game is planned. umpired by Adams and McAuley to mutual satisfaction.
The Franklin House formerly the Beachmont House opened for the season with an opening party hosted by proprietor Mrs. Mary Houghton. Over 200 guests attended as Young's Orchestral Band performed music and lively dance and recitations entertained.
A well dressed man aged 45 to 50 was found unconscious on Washington Street near Broadway extension by Division 4 officers yesterday afternoon. He was taken to City Hospital, later regained consciousness and said he lived on Western Avenue Brighton. Doctors diagnosed the attack as apoplexy and he is not on the dangerous list.
Isaac Merriman a 47 year old Harpswell Centre merchant was found dead in a barn after shooting himself through the head. He had been ill and was discovered with a blanket over him.
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