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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1889

Page

8

Debate over Boston Albany rail bill ends in third reading vote

In the General Court the Boston & Albany capital-raise bill passed to its third reading by a 28 to 9 vote after lengthy debates. Sprague and Parker defended bonds over stock to avoid diluting ownership, arguing it protects Massachusetts ratepayers and state interests. opponents warned of watering stock and higher public charges.

Senate Parker Worcester Robinson New York Commonwealth Boston & Albany Railroad Boston & Albany Essex Massachusetts Isue Grand Junction Railroad Boston Chairan South Soston Treasury R. Pilsbury Sprague Oae Old Colony Railroad Company West Boston & Albany Company Hudson River Ublic Mr. Pillsbury Railroads As & Principe Boston Albany Cne Ene Jay Gould Vanderbilt Ohio Metcalf Holyoke Water Power Company Albany Crosby Clark Lynn Kingsley Symonds Salem Yras Campbell T. W. Cook Davenport James Donovan Dwinell Evans Fassett Ibson Gunn Harlow Hosmer Howe Hunt Messinger O'Sullivan Palmer Farean USC Filsbury Charles Stevens James JT Stevens Symons Tucker Wa Wheelock Whitney Iker Nays Baker Collins E. J. Donovan Gleason Hathorne Howard Cook Fisk Hartwell Slocum Newton Watertown Messrs. Smith Leicester Willsbury House Miller Waltham Leach

Massachusetts Laws Publication Ends After Long Review

The printing committee reports on the cost and management of publishing the Province laws. It calls for discontinuing preparation and directs the governor and council to safeguard all materials, with audit showing high expenses under Goodell and Ames. The state may stop further volumes and seek no future appropriations.

Hartwell Washington New York Messrs Sprague Suffolk Crosby Berkshire Stevens Norfolk Hosmer Middlesex Cook Bristol Gleason Plymouth Davenport Collins Whitney Worcester Senate Symonds Goodell Committee On Printing Massachusetts General Court Ames John H. Clifford Ellis Ames Abner C. Goodell Januay

Narrow Escape From Drowning at Mystic River Bridge

James Glass 67 of 242 Federal Street fell overboard yesterday afternoon at the Mystic River bridge. Rescued by Nelsea officers after being in the water about fifteen minutes.

James Glass Federal Street Mystic River Bridge Nelsea

Progressive Amesbury Spring Opening Returns After Fire

The rebuilt Amesbury factories, extensive and elegant, will be opened to the public for a grand spring opening starting March 19 and lasting all week. The event, organized by the board of trade, will feature all factories and display the latest styles and a broad range of production for inspection and enjoyment.

Amesbury Board of Trade

Raymond and Whitcomb Spring Tours Promoted

The ninth annual spring excursion travels 8700 miles across Colorado and California with departure from Boston on May 2. The fifty eight day trip visits Rocky Mountains resorts and California sojourns returning via Ogden Salt Lake City Manitou Springs and Denver. A second continental tour leaves Boston May 2, spanning 72 days and over 10,000 miles with Yosemite and a Shasta air rail route north to Puget Sound and Yellowstone. Elegant vestibuled trains with dining cars are used for both tours. Descriptive circulars available from W Raymond 206 Washington Street.

Colorado California Boston Rocky Mountains Ogden Salt Lake City Manitou Springs Denver Yosemite Valley San Francisco T. Shasta Columbia River Puget Sound British Columbia Idaho Montana Dakota Minnesota Yellowstone National Park W. Raymond Washton Street School Street

Ex-President Cleveland orders antique desk from Derby & Kilmer

Ex-President Cleveland has directed New York agents of Derby Kilmer Desk Company to build an elaborate antique oak desk. The double flat top piece measures 5% feet by 41% feet and will include a quill carved in each corner for his secretary.

Cleveland New York Derby & Kilmer Desk Company

Warner's Lo Cabin Cough and Consumption Remedy

A warning against lingering coughing and the risk of consumption urges use of Warner's Lo Cabin Cough and Consumption Remedy. The ad presents the product as reliable and harmless for such ailments.

Courts Term-Heavy Docket From Boston Superior Court

The Supreme Judicial Court adjourned for the funeral of Sidney Barrett. The Boston Superior Court’s first session on March 8 lists numerous cases: Gearin vs McNeil for $3000 damages. Whitey vs Cummiskey over a Chelsea street collision. Fitzgerald vs Morse over elevator injury to a 12 year old. plus many other tort actions, verdicts, and continuations. Court adjourned to 9:30 am Monday.

Supreme Judicial Court Commonwealth Sidney Barrett Superior Court Biopagrtt Cornelius Gearin Neil McNeil Plavits Boston & Lowell Railroad I. R. Clark F. Ranney Augustus Russ Simon B. Whitey George Cummiskey Chelsea Street Charlestown C. H. Ryther J. H. Cotton BS Ioale RK. Lund M. J. Creed B.aesley W. H. Preble Ryan Thomas Ladd Boston Carey Lamb Movrilian Perry Verett Lée Williams Crocker Rice Holman Croge Fowler Tobin Harrison Avenue Boardman Hall K. Hamilton Ernest A. McKay Francis W. Adams Watertown Mary E. Adams F. W. Kittredge Barker Horton Higgins Bailey Free Edmans Allen Tetton Mulvey Owles Allan Sullivan Minton Fenwick & M. RR O'Brien Walworth Kyte Mfg. Co Oberlander Car Yons Hobson Stairs Kohler Hart Clark Royal Ar Gallagher Junge Canum Prentice Drink Greene Conant Water Tyler Dorr Shales Maguire Taft Quirk Bond Norris Sewall Winswall Same Foster McKnight Lee Coffee Lees Creech Butterheim Smith Bingham Farring Ashcroft Simmonston Lathrop J. No Benjamin McLeod Robert McGaw Everett E. O. Bicknell George M. Stearns J. E. Cotter Charles F. Jenny Sears Kings Co Littlefield Boston Elevated Ki Albany RR Kimball Saine Cleary Carroll McLeod Goldman O’brien Pierce Hunt McGuire Osgood McElhaney Niles

Probate Court Returnable List March 11 Suffolk County

Suffolk Probate Court lists accounts and petitions for various trustees executors administrators guardianship and miscellaneous matters. Notable items include Henry Adley Aiken trustee first account Naomi Kelknap Emma J Brown Thomas Burke George Herrick license to sell personal estate. many estates administered guardianships and probate petitions are noted.

Suffolk County Henry Adley Aiken John Kelknap Mary Bishop Orward Isradley Emma J. Brown Thomas Burke Thomas Chasby Joseph Coolidge Nathaniel Henry Iield Kate c. Gill James A. Gill Peter Glynn Eliza Green Daniel Hammond Alexis A. Harris E. A. Harris Mary Jane Haynes George W. Herrick Lucy Ken Howard George C. Johnson W. H. Allen Uard Rebeccan Land Newhall Martin Dennis McCarthy Catharine Moriarty Margaret A. Nelson John Nelson Harvey D. Parker Margaret Reid George ©. Seavey Mathew Steele John W. Sutton Samuell Ihomas Elizabeth F. Ballister

Court entries in Far Street burglary and related cases

In the March criminal session, Parmenter and Hardy presided. Daniel B. Pierce faced breaking and entering and dress theft charges, ordered to recognize 1200 for next Friday. Lettie Rudolph’s case for conveying property on a conditional contract remained continued until March 12. James Langmaid charged with obtaining 60 dollars by false pretences, ordered to recognize 300 for appearance on the first Monday in April.

Parmenter C.J Hardy, Evy and ApaMs Daniel B. Pierce Far Street Delia A. Doherty Lettie Rndolph James Langmaid Henry E. Cobb & Co

Thompson J Edward Wilson Assault Case Sentenced

Superior Court Middlesex March 8 Thompson J Edward Wilson of Lowell was jailed for two months at the house of correction for assault and battery.

Superior Criminal Court Middlesex County Thompson J. Edward Wilson Lowell House of Correction

McCarthy v Washington Mills recover $5000 injuries verdict

In Essex County Superior Court on March 8 a jury awarded Michael J. McCarthy $1225 for injuries from a allegedly defective platform at Washington Mills on March 18 1888. Attorneys A C Stone and J J Mahoney represented the plaintiff. E I Burley appeared for the defendants.

Sumner E. Kimball Alonzo P. Elwell Agnes L. Andrews

Pearline remains trusted cleaner amid imitator scare

Hundreds of imitations claim to be Pearline and spread by door to door sales. The ad warns these imitations are deceptive and may ruin clothes after one wash. It emphasizes Pearline's superior, harmless cleaning and notes it is sold by every grocer, James Pyle, New York.

Pyle James Pyle New York

Insolvency Court in Suffolk Adjourns and Holds Meetings

On March 8 the Suffolk County Insolvency Court held third meetings for cases including Shattuck Freeman Fi Cory Pearce Maney & Co Starbiard Smith Helms Patch and others with adjournments to dates in March May April and September. First meetings listed for Gardner Evans Gallagher and Gallagher assignees.

Suffolk County McKi William C. Shattuck S.packard Freeman William C. B. Fi Eugene A. Coryfield Sir J. Pearce Demosthenes ‘Timagenis Thomas F. Maney

Embezzlement arrest and pier project unveil in city notes

Eben D. Misener, a former private in Battery A M.V.M., jailed for last October embezzling a Massachusetts military uniform valued at 3275. Boston pier head bids open from Hugh Nawn and rivals. totals range 78,576 to 51,101. Also missing man Andrew Glass. church notices and a 500 prize wrestling match reported.

Eben D. Misener Commonwealth of Massachusetts Misener A. M.V.M Marine Park Boston Hugh Nawn John Cavanagh Federal Street Dillon Bronson Bromfield Street M. E Boston Young Men’s Christian Association Boylston Berkeley Streets George McDonald Charles Miller Rubinstein Percy Cooper Israel F. H. Bailey Young Men’s Christian Union Jones, McDuffee & Stratton Umbria Peat Continental Potteries Glass Fac

Dangerous use of strong purgatives warned by doctors

Readers are cautioned against frequent use of pills purgatives and Bitter Waters which irritate and sometimes destroy the mucous coats of the stomach and bowels. The Carlsbad Sprudel Salt is endorsed as a soothing laxative and diuretic and genuine products are emphasized with Eisner and Mendelson Co. as agents.

Carlsbad

Kindergarten for the Blind Endowment Drive Seeks Remaining Funds

The Kindergarten for the Blind has $74 710 10 toward a $100 000 endowment. It appeals to the public to help raise $25 289 90 so the work can continue with financial security. Contributions of any size are gratefully acknowledged by Treasurer Edward Jackson of Boston.

Where to Invest Savings for Safety and Higher Interest

The reader asks for options offering capital safety and attractive yields. Possible avenues include insured bank products, government-backed savings bonds, and diversified fixed income with risk controls. Seek professional financial advice to match risk tolerance and time horizon.

Sunday Notices of Boston Churches Proclaim Several Services

Local listings show multiple churches across Boston schedules for Sunday sermons and services. Highlights include Arlington Street Church, Young Men's Christian Association gatherings, Bowdoin Square Tabernacle, and First Spiritual Temple with varied sermons and musical programs.

Arlington Street Brooke Herford Young Men’s Christian Association Boylston Berkeley Streets E. S. Randolph Dillon Bronson Bromfield Street M. i Rubinstein Dorchester Mass Eb. L. Whelpley Byron A. Robinson George Mendall Taylor Baprist Tabernacle Bowdoin Square M. R. Deming Chandler Hall Essex Street Stephen Abraham Cuuron Brookline Street Warren Avenue Emmanuel Cuuron Newbury Street Leighton Parks Julian C. Jaynes Spmitcal Temple Fred L. H. Walla Kixe Cuarry H. Price Collier Brooklyn New York Mission Church OF ST. John the Evangelist Bowdoin Street Fr. Hall Osborne Music Hall P. S$. Moxom D.D Committee of One Hundred Toronto Canada Whitney Sovurh Congregational Church Exeter Street Hale G. West Caurenu Cambridge and Lynde Streets William Everett

Notable Doctor Warns of Kidney Trouble Signs

Wm. Roberts M D physician to the Manchester Infirmary and Lunatic Hospital and Owen's College professor states that deep sleep nervous or rapidly failing eyesight atrophy of the lungs or violent inflammation can signal kidney trouble. Warner's Safe Cure is claimed as the only reliable guaranteed remedy for kidney disorders.

Wm. Roberts Manchester, Eng Owen’s College

Also Mentioned on This Page

Unionville Evangelical Society Ashland Board of Public Works New Bedford Roxbury Wikiene Worcester Natural History Society DD. L. Milliken E. Martin Woodlawn Margaret A. Pierce Tresedas Mr. McEttrick Mr. Sanger Secretary of the Commonwealth Messrs. McDonough Blume Mellen Dubuque Fall River Sohier Beverly Coveney Cambridge McCooey Blackstone Gloucester Dearing Braintree Keane Holyoke Messrs. Wyman Hyde Park Greenwood Bicknell Hildreth Qua Messrs, Raymond & Whitcomb MR. Cleveland Byron Home Wakefield Water Company Charles A. Sweatzer Edward Pranker Dodge Pedrick Phillips Bangor Steamstp Randall. Company Shada Randall Essex County Duncan C. Ross Antoine Pierre the Howard Ross Pierre Wwe E. C. Agassiz T. Mack E. L. Andrew R. T. Paine William Apple Edith Rotch Ton Roger Wolcott C. T. Endicott J. Malcolm B. Fay Forbes J. L. Gardner Edward Jackson Franklin Street P. O. Box THE Atkinson House Furnishing Company David W. Sears Milk St E. G. Thompson U. S Washington St London Philada Boylston Insurance CO W. Glover
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