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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1891

Page

8

FARRELL AND DUFFY REMARKABLY STRONG NINE AT BOSTON

Farrell and Duffy anchor a powerful nine as Woodland Parks defeat the Boston nine at Bowling Green. Charles 1] signs to play Congress Street next season while Hugh Duffy accepts terms, boosting the club with Richardson Brown and Stover in the outfield. The lineup boasts Farrell Murphy behind the plate and a strong infield core.

Ident Prince Arthur Irwin Boston Assatian Charles 1 Congress Street Hot Springs Hugh Duffy Mitude Richardson Brown Duffy Farrell Murphy Run Association

Woodland Parks Defeat B A A Team in Newton Club Trophy

The Boston Athletic Association bowling team visited Woodland Park Auburndale for the Newton Club Trophy contest. Woodland Parks beat the B A A 796 to 740 by 28 pins with Raymond scoring 530 and Pearson 185 for best ten-frame. Goodnow led B A A with 613 and 184 in the ten-frame, while Keith delivered a notable spare in the final string. The match marks Woodland Parks first home win over the B A A.

Newton Specrat Boston Athletic Association Woodland Park Auburndale Woodland Parks Raymond Pearson Goodnow Keith Roth Ring Pearsons Sou Dole Eesaes Newton Club J. L. Richards W. J. Forlest Follett

Spring Exhibition at Union Gymnasium Impresses Crowd

A select corps of gymnasts staged a brilliant spring exhibition at the Union Gymnasium before a large audience. Highlights included a bar-bell drill led by Superintendent Montgomery, W. J. Casey's broad jump of 9 feet 10 inches and 31 feet 10 inches in three jumps, and club swinging by Montgomery, Hoffman, and Fay. The program also featured vaulting horse work and new rowing machines by inventor Kerus, praised as the city’s first such devices in use.

Union Gymnasium Montgomery W. J. Casey Messrs Hoffman Fay Montgomery and Kerus

Bishop Paddock’s Condition Improved After Health Report

Mistaken newspaper reports led to a late afternoon clarification by Mr L F Pad dock. Bishop Paddock, though very feeble, is more comfortable than since the paralytic seizure. It was incorrectly reported that he has cancer.

Bishop Paddock Paddock

Cunard Orders Two Giant Clyde Built Ships

A Berald cable from New York reports Cunard Line has ordered two swift ocean steamers from Fairfield & Co of Clyde. The vessels will be among the largest in the fleet, each around 14,000 tons with formidable mid Atlantic service plans.

Teutonic Majestic New York Cunard Company Clyde Fairfield & Co

Harvard Free Wool Club elects officers and plans talks

The Harvard Free Wool Club held its annual meeting with a large turnout. Reports showed finances sound as J R Jenkins detailed the treasurer's figures. New officers include President David Gray and secretary C L Schurz with an extensive slate for vice presidents and executive committee. An honorary membership was granted to W A Breckinridge. The club plans three to four spring addresses featuring Curtis Guild Jr and others. The University Crew practiced on the river amid thaw, narrowing the pool of boat candidates to about a dozen, with Welton and Shaw among likely rowers coached by Captain Pervis.

Harvard Free Wool Club Harvard J. R. Jenkins G. T. MacKay J. M. MacKay Hugh Whitney Arthur Lockett E. B. Bartlett KR. G. Emmet Kentucky William Lioyd Garrison Moorefield Storey T. W. Higginson Curtis Guild, Jr William Everett Sherman Hoar George Fred Williams John E. Russell University Boylston Western Avenue Welton Shaw Perkins Pervis Winthrop Vail Autoul Powers Ugnam Jones Waitriss C. F. Adams

Harvard University Calendar Highlighting March Events

Harvard University calendar entries list a sequence of lectures debates and services across March. Notable items include Rev D N Beach in Cambridge on Sunday and Rev Phillips Brooks addressing St Pauls Society in Boston. The schedule features seminars on Congress powers geology Bible study debates English history and a theology chapel preaching series with multiple venues and times.

Harvard University Sounday Appleton Chapel D. N. Beach Cambridge Harvard College State Street Boston St. Paul’s Society Phillips Brooks D.D. Grays Congress Mr. Gettemy University Irving Street Tursday Isaiah Lyon Sevel R. E. Dodge K. 5 Tarr Texas Davis Connecticut Valley Divinity School Hall Pellerson_ Physical Laboratory Publi.c Senate Salisbury Berkeley Castle Tintern Raglan Castle Worcester Uucion Ely York Cooke Boylston Hall

Natick Nominating Caucuses Name School Board Figures

Natick March 6 reports the Citizens and Economy and Order caucuses naming tickets for town offices led by School Board interest. Nominees include James McManus, Ed Clark, C J Faskett, Edward McManus, Martha Bigelow, Eugene Hill, and others across selectmen, assessors, auditor, health, water, and constables with a focus on school committee positions.

Natick James McManus Ed. Clark C.J. Faskett John W. Sullivan I. B.S. Randall H. H. Howard Qierk E. Clark F. R. Tilton Alexander Blaney Jerome Hastings David Finn Royal Ellis R. Papting Wate P. F. Hallinan Josiah Bean A. J. Stary Eugene A. Hillr Board of Health W. J. Cochran Willian H. Sylvester Charles H. Folch John J. Ahearn L. A. Drake J. D. Kennedy J. G. Bacon W. E. Daniels John Kearns William Bean

Harvard College to Receive About £100000 From Edwin Conant

Worcester financier Edwin Conant leaves an estate valued around $300000. Harvard College is named residuary legatee and expects about $100000 to fund a new building bearing the testator's name. Additional gifts include $1000 to both the Home for Aged Females and the Old Men's Home and City Hospital, $5000 each to American Unitarian Association and Divinity School of Harvard, and $6000 to relieve Sterling taxation.

Worcester Edwin Conant Harvard College Old Men’s Home City Hospital American Unitarian Association and Divinity School of Harvard Sterling First Congregational Church State Harvard Streets Worcester Natural History Society

This Week's Business Failures Across North America

New York March 6. Business failures in the past seven days total 265 in the United States and Canada, with 235 in the U.S. and 30 in Canada, down from 290 last week and 295 two weeks ago. Bradstreet's notes 2753 U.S. failures since Jan 18, vs 2758 last year, while Canada shows 30 this week, 43 last week, and 48 the prior year, with a year-to-date total of 456 against 438 last year.

New York R. G. Dun & Co E. Russell & Co United States Canada Dominion of Canada Bradstreet’s

Royal Baking Powder Endorsed by Government Tests

A public health notice urges using Royal Baking Powder for safe food, arguing it is thoroughly tested, pure, reliable, and economical. Government chemists from the U S and Canada praise its strength and quality, warning against inferior substitutes and experiments on food.

U. S

Ladies News Column on Spring Woollens at Hollander Co

A spring fashion roundup notes new Paris inspired woolens, coats, and gowns from Hollander Co and Chandler Co. It highlights box coats, embroidered vests, and sashes, with trends in pleated skirts, ribbon trimming, and simple silhouettes, plus reports on fine fabrics from Gilchrist & Co. and Stearns.

House of Hollander & Co Paris Duer Berlin London Sarah Walter Raleigh Lord Chesterfield Milady Messrs. Chandler & Co Cheney Foreign Aid Paine Furniture Company Longfellow’s St. Michael's Westminster Saunterer Messrs R. J. Gilchrist & Co.’s

Charlestown Cadets Fall Ball A Brilliant Honor Event

The Charlestown Cadets Company A Fifth Infantry held their annual ball at the Main Street armory last evening with Holbrook's orchestra. The grand march began at 9 o'clock led by Captain Willis W. Stover and Miss Leonia Brockway. Notable attendees included Colonel Cunningham of the Governor's staff Lieutenant Eees Major Benyon R. D. Archer and other veterans and officials. The reception committee featured Major W. A. Oakes Captain C. E. French and Lieutenant Francis Meredith Jr with director First Lieutenant W. Lolman.

Charlestown B. F. Stacey E. J. Pilsbury Benyon Fifth Regiment H. Banscomb Naval Battalion R. D. Archer Charlestown Cadets Veteran Corps W. A. Oakes C. E. French Francis Meredith Tor W., S.lolman

Donahoe V Moody Merrill Defends Campaign Charges Suit

In a ruling yesterday the court decided in the defense of John R. Donahoe against Moody Merrill over a claim for 19375 tied to campaign services and expenses. Local businessman Louis Walsh of Crosby Electric Company of New York toured city electrical concerns Thursday, while Boston Yacht Agency issued its 1891 catalogue promising gear for yachtsmen and canoeists alike. The publication highlights Wilk’s adjustable port ventilator and reports on The Rudder aquatic journal led by F F Day of New York with W D Stryker as associate editor. C H Wildes of W White & Co notes heavy stock applications for American Soda Fountain Company, with dividend terms and strong earnings cited to attract small investors.

John R. Donahoe Moody Merrill Louis Walsh Crosby Electric Company of New York Boston Yacht Agency Wilk Pitt Baker Watertown N. Y A.C. A The Rudder C. H. Wildes

Columbia Law School Men Demand Degree After Two Years

New York March 6 Special to the Pearl. Columbia College law students protest new instruction methods and the removal of respected teachers. They sign a petition asking that Bachelor of Laws be conferred on those who pass the regular end of year exams, arguing the Harvard-like approach lacks practical training and threatens to drive students away. President Low awaits a forthcoming circular.

New York Law School Columbia College Chase Low Freien Trustees of Columbia Columbia Law School Law Connor Oflumbia College Commercial Advertiser Keene Harvard Dwight and Cambridge Columia

Changes in Street Car Routes After Bridge Repair

Beginning Monday March 9 Washington street lines of horse cars will reroute due to Boston and Albany railroad bridge reconstruction. Affected lines include East Boston Chelsea Ferries Atlantic avenue Norfolk House Charleston Roxbury Milton Uphams Field's corners Meeting House Hill and Washington street belt. Inward trips will run via Washington Lower Tremont and Washington streets. outward trips via Washington Essex Harrison avenue Dover and Washington streets.

Washington Street Boston & Albany Washington, Essex Harrison Avenue Dover Washington Streets

Brookline Amateur Theatres Stage Helping Hands Drama

The Brookline Comedy Club staged Helping Hands by Tom Taylor at Union Hall to a large audience last evening with cast including Fallen Cabot D F Tappan John H Cabot Joshua Crane J H Wellman William O Gay Albert Briggs H F Stanwood Eleanor Beck Helen McKay and Mrs W J L Taylor. The play will be repeated tonight.

Brookline

Hood's Sarsaparilla Proclaims Real Merit And Unique Power

Real merit is the hallmark of Hood's Sarsaparilla as every trial bottle proves. The remedy’s unique combination and preparation retain all remedial value, making it an unequalled blood purifier and tonic that strengthens nerves and builds vitality.

A special trip to Washington by Raymond and Whitcomb

Raymond and Whitcomb announce an extra Washington excursion in early April from Boston with two route options via Fall River Line or all rail to New York. Guests will stay five days at Willard's Hotel and Ebbitt House with a Mount Vernon boat trip, rail cars provided, and a full details circular available at 296 Washington Street.

Washington Messrs Raymond & Whitcomb Boston Fall River Line New York Willard

Advertisers Aid Lawrence And Graves In Whiskey Ads

Amos Lawrence said advertising gives me competence Printer's ink aids in bringing G. O. Taylor Old Bourbon and Pure Rye Whiskeys to the public The gods speak for themselves they constantly grow in favor and their aggiaran Doctors Chester A Graves & Sons advertise their name over every bottle cork Boston Mass

G. O. Taylor DTO- Tors Chester A. Graves & Sons H.graves & Sons Sole Proprie Boston Mass

No Arsenic in Lowell Carpets Statement

Lowell Mass March 3 1891 John H Pray Sons Co receives a letter about pattern 9x2 and confirms no arsenic is used in any carpets or colors. They state all colorings are harmless and arsenic is not kept on the premises. A Slyn superintendent signs the reply as the largest distributors promote the notice.

Lowell, Mass John H. Pray

Supreme Court and Boston cases in March term

The March term lists for the Supreme Judicial Court and Superior Court include cases Nos 2583 Cunningham vs Boston and Albany Railroad 2585 Rose Shumers vs Proprietors of Locks and Canals 2647 Powers vs City of Boston with unfinished matters and Monday adjournments. In the Superior Court first session March 6 the case of William Sheehan vs Thomas R White involves injuries from a falling brick while building a sidewalk. damages sought. Second session covers Darkin vs Cobleigh and related tort actions. Fourth session includes Emma A Thompson vs City of Boston for injuries from ice and snow. Insolvency court notes and various meetings follow, with notices for Monday lists. North Dakota Democrats win long-term seats in a legislative drawing. Massachusetts Yacht Club prepares for the season and Sunday notices list church services and meetings across Boston venues.

Supreme Judicial Court Commonwealth Freup Holmes, Knowlton Morrox Laruxor Hetty J. Cunningham Boston & Alton F. Copaingham Samuel Hoar W. Hudson Rose Shumers C. Cowley George ¥. Richardson John M. Powers City of Boston A. Hemenway Knowles B. Hopkins Superior Court Lhompsson, J Wm. Sheehan Thomas R. White West Chester Park and Commonwealth Avenue KF. T. Manchester Wm. A. Gaston Patrick Darkin Benjamin Cobleigh Same Boustondale Station Brandon Street W.H. Drury F. W. Kittredge F. Hutchinson Hammond Oscar Kolleck Gardner G. Deering Plaintuff Horatio J. Baiser Norfolk J. M. Brown C. T. Russell, Jr Lottie, Anderson George A. Tuttle Cris W. B. Orcutt R. R. Gilman W. F. Kimball Rosa Logue Cyrus Baichaglofe Frank N. Nay L. M. Child Dunbar Emma A. Thompson Portland Street F. Loring F. K. Sweetser

Arlington Street Estate Sale by Samuel Hatch & Co

On Monday March 9, 1801 at 8 pm bidders will view and bid on a prominent Beacon Street estate opposite Arlington Street overlooking the Public Garden. The four and a half story house with an L shaped brick addition offers eighteen rooms on about 4500 square feet of land 80 feet by 150 feet with a 30 foot passageway and a fine Charles River view. A 1000 down payment is required at sale. Further particulars at the offices of the auctioneers where cards may be obtained to inspect the property.

Arlington Street Beacon Street Charles Liver Andioveers

Advertising column aims to reach public through apegial ads

The Post announces a new popular column designed to broaden ad reach for advertisers. The initiative signals a shift toward enhanced public visibility for commercial messages, inviting agencies to submit content and engage with readers through this evolving feature.

Real Estate Classified Fragments Resurface in Notice

Readable lines show real estate ads including for sale and rent, rooms, boarders, and help wanted. The fragmentary OCR fills a small snippet of a larger classified page with scattered listings and notices.

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