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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1896

Page

3

Rita Hone's Life: Third Husband in New York Scene

New York March 12. Rita Hone known as Margaret Hone Wilkes Jones has wed Herman Leroy Jones about age 20, following a string of marriages. Her father Philip Hone vanished in 1895 and body found in the North River. her social prominence and marriages linked to Mackay Wilkes and Archibald Kearney Mackay.

New York Herman Leroy Jones Margaret Hone- Wilkes Kingsland West Nineteenth Street Margaret Hong-Mackay-Wilkes- Jones Philip Hone Broadway Forty-second Street North River Hone Union Club Sioux Falls Mr. Mackay Young Wilkes William A. Wilkes South Dakota Wikes George Shepperd St. Paul London Wilkes City Court Brooklyn Mackay Virginia Paul Academy of Music Miss Brown Standard Theatre Boston Miss Paul Mr. Jones Paul Tupper Wilkes the Palisades Warren Ratcliffe McVeigh Northwest Mizzoura Archibald K. Mackay Helen Edwards Alfred L. Edwards West Thirty-third Street

Widow Sloane forfeits $40,000 income to wed James Barclay

Mrs Thomas C Sloane widow of a New York carpet man and heir to $400,000 income has surrendered the annual $40,000 in order to marry James Lt Barclay. The will dated 1886 left funds to Yale University and others, with Sloane’s widow receiving life income or remarriage benefits. Barclay attends St Thomas Church while Sloane remains on Dr Hall's church roll.

New York Thomas Co. Sloane James Lt. Barclay Europe Mr. Sloane William D. Sloane Andrew Wright City of Yale College New Haven Euphemia Coffin Edmund Coffin Elizabeth W. Barnes Henry B. Barnes Thomas Sloane John Hall Fifty-fifth Street Fifth Avenue West Fifty-first Street West Fiftyfourth Street Bigelow Carpet Company Sloane William P. Dixon Dr. Hall Barclay

Steamer Rio de Janeiro Arrives Low on Coal Near Yokohama

Honolulu advices report the Rio de Janeiro reached San Francisco on March 3 after twenty six days from the port with sixteen days of head winds. The ship burned part of its deck house and mizzen topmast and had only twenty tons of coal left before setting course to Yokohama. Mails were sent forward on March 3 via City of Peking. The steamer sailed for Yokohama on March 5.

San Francisco Honolulu Rio de Janeiro Yokohama Peking

Booth Tucker Attention Divides Salvation Army Meeting

Commissioner Eva Booth announced at a Salvation Army auxiliary meeting in New York that a cable rig had been received and that Commander Booth Tucker and his wife would lead the forces in the United States. The crowd hissed and applauded as support for Ballington Booth and his wife wavered amid the change.

New York Eva Booth Salvation Army Auxiliaries Wery Weg Well Booth Booth Tucker United States Ballington Booth

Old Fashioned Heresy Trial In Madison Church Opens

In Madison Connecticut a traditional heresy trial begins March 24 over alleged violations of Congregational orthodoxy by Rev. William T. Brown. A council of about a dozen neighboring churches, including orthodox leaders from New Haven, will hear charges citing vital doctrinal breaches. Brown, about 30, previously led a New Bedford church, and the Madison congregation traces to 1650 with a history of prominent pastors.

Madison, Conn Congregational Church Congregational William T. Brown New England

Davidson wins 2½ mile skating race in Washington

At the Ice Palace Joseph F. Donoghue of Newburg N Y Harley Davidson of Toronto Ont and Howard P. Moshier of Storm King N Y competed. Davidson won in 7 minutes 61 3 4 seconds while John F Davidson of St Paul Minn skated 3 miles in 9 minutes 2 seconds, equal to Donoghue's record but did not break it.

Washington, D. C Ice Palace Joseph F. Donoghue Newburg N. Y Harley Davidson Toronto Ont Howard P. Moshier Storm King Davidson John F. Davidson St. Paul Minn Donoghue

Dunraven Expulsion Debate at Yacht Racing Meeting

Lord Dunraven presided over a Yacht Racing Association gathering in London to firm the new rating system. The article notes he was formally notified of his expulsion from the New York Yacht Club and acknowledges receipt, while reiterating his views from a February 19 letter.

London Lord Dunraven Yacht Racing Association New York Yacht Club Dunraven

Massachusetts Yacht Racing Association to Meet at Young's Hotel

The Massachusetts Yacht Racing Association holds its annual meeting at Young's Hotel on Thursday evening March 19 at 7 o clock. Delegates from Dorchester, Massachusetts, South Boston, Wellfleet, Old Colony, Winthrop, Savin Hill, Kingston yachting clubs are expected to attend. The gathering may see officer elections, reports, race date assignments, constitutional amendments, and potential Corinthian Yacht Club participation.

Massachusetts Yacht Racing Association Young’s Hotel Bliss Dorchester Yacht Club Massachusetts Yacht Club South Boston Yacht Club Wellfeet Yacht Club Old Colony Yacht Club Winthrop Yacht Club Savin Hill Yacht Club Kingston Yacht Club Corinthian Yacht Club

Fire damages home at 89 Winthrop Street

Medford on March 12 reports the fire department responding for the fourth time in a year to the dwelling of Mrs. Allie Wyman at 89 Winthrop Street. The blaze started behind a bureau in a chamber used by an elderly resident, nearly 80, with no lamp lit during the day, and the house ownership is listed as G. W. M. Hall.

Medford Winthrop Street Allie Wyman G. W. M. Hall

Funeral of Chief Justice Charles Doe Held Privately

The funeral for Chief Justice Charles Doe was held at his Salmon Falls home at 2 PM with only family present. Rev. James de Normandie of Roxbury Massachusetts led a brief prayer and scripture reading.

Salmon Falls N. H Charles Doe James de Normandie Roxbury Mass

Ex-Governor Campbell Rejects Presidency Bid Names Ticket

Campbell states he is not a Democratic presidential candidate. He suggests Whitney and Matthews as a possible winning ticket and believes the next President will be chosen by the House of Representatives.

Cincinnati Campbell Whitney Matthews House of Representatives

Chess Championship Games Progress in Philadelphia

The seventh game of the championship match ended today in Philadelphia. Showalter leads 4 to 2 with one draw. Kemeny has won two games and one draw so far.

Philadelphia Showalter Kemeny

Boxing bill at New Manhattan A C falls through on Gans Erne weight

In New York on March 12 a 128 pound bout between Joe Gans of Baltimore and Frank Erne of Buffalo was scrapped as Gans weighed three pounds over the limit. The program opened with Matt Matthews vs Billy Lee with Lee quitting in round four. Paddy Purtell defeated Nick Burley after a seesaw battle, and Jack Skelly beat Jack Downey in a six round catchweight bout amid crowd hiss.

New York Joe Gans Baltimore Frank Erne Buffalo Manhattan A. C Gans Matt Matthews Billy Lee Lee Paddy Purtell Kansas City Nick Burley Boston Purtell Burley Paddy Jack Skelly Jack Downey Brooklyn Skelly Downey

Boxing Gossip Ahead of Dixon Marshall Title bout

Boxing gossip notes challenges to meet the Dixon Marshall winner next Tuesday at Music Hall. Sally Smith is favored to face the winner, with a New York backer ready for $5000. Marshall arrives Sunday with Peter Maher and trains at Revere Beach. Tickets sold fast. several hundred top seats gone.

Sally Smith Johnny van Heest George Dixon Jerry Marshall Music Hall Smith Marshall Dixon Johnny Lavack Sally Jere Dunn Boston New York Peter Maher Revere Beach Tom D’arcy Jack McDonough McDonough Joe Flaherty Joe Mullins Hartford Fenton Everhardt Jimmy Handler Philadelphia Stanton Abbott Eddie Connolly Austin Gibbons Gibbons Connolly Eddie Mike Sears Sammy Kelley Shawmuts William Keefe Lawrence Louis Sullivan Kid Mulligan Mike Callahan Dick Bradley Jerry Callihan Fred McGarr Jack McAuliffe Jack McAuliffe Corbett Fitzsimmons Maher Bob J. J. Leonard Wilmot Amesbury Billy James Jack Riley Lynn Willow Club Sundown Bee Dixon-Marshall Police Gazette A. C. M’kenzie

British Baseball Association Reelects Officers in London

The British Baseball Association re elected officers at a London meeting on March 12. The report notes a successful year and many new clubs forming for the coming season including sites at Crystal Palace and Wembley Park.

London British Baseball Association Crystal Palace Wembly Park

Banquet II Finishes Second in Gatwick Hurdle Race

London March 12 The International hurdle race for 200 sovereigns at Gatwick featured ten starters on the two and a quarter mile course. Banquet II, formerly owned by Michael F. Dwyer, finished second and Bevil won the race.

London Gatwick Banquet NI Michael F. Dwyer Bevil

Malden tops McCarthy and Lennon on home lanes

Malden defeated McCarthy and Lennon 2144 to 2086 in an at home bowling match. The showdown highlighted strong team play from Malden while McCarthy and Lennon rallied but fell short.

Malden Bowler Powers Re Paynesseee Eesee Willard Co Hutchinson Weeseee Barnes Dhonemee M’carthy Barry Ee Ay Tee

Meyers's Team Edges Prospect In Postponed Match

The postponed match between Meyers's squad and Prospect rolled last night on Prospect alleys. The home team won by 108 pins with a final score reflecting steady bowling and decisive pins.

Carruth’s Alleys Meyers

Polo and bowling scores across Massachusetts cities

Woburn polo beat Clint on 9 to 2 while Salem polo topped 10 to 4 over Pawtucket. New Bedford polo won 7 to 1 against Fall River. Bowling totals list Lowell 2479, Haverhill 2347, Beverly Montressa 2418, Harrisons 2219, and Waltham Watch Factory League Adjusters 2240 with Scape Department 2150.

Woburn Mass Clinton Salem Pawtucket New Bedford Fall River Lowell, Miuss

Commonwealth Yacht Club Annual Dinner Recap and Guests

Last evening the Commonwealth Yacht Club hosted about 150 members and friends for its annual dinner. Commodore Hiram Patterson gave a brief club review while Charles Ellis spoke on cruising in 1895. entertainment featured O Connor, Keane, Satchal, and others, with pipes and beverages served during the show.

Commonwealth Yacht Club C. E. Moran Hiram Patterson Charles Ellis Fred O'Connor F. F. Keane Ed. Hudson Boston Banjo J. Tabeling L. T. Lunt J. Cunniff Ed. Martin Edwin R. Ellis J. McLoughlin J. Cotter W. Finn W. Flemming E. Cotter Y. C. Gethree Joe Gallagher M. A. Christie James Leveredge D. McCarthy Harry Lunt John Nolan John Johnson James Fleming Charles L. Ellis

Rough New Bedford Polo Match Delights Home Crowd

In New Bedford on March 12 a large audience watched Fall River and New Bedford play a rough, crowd-pleasing polo contest. Early excitement saw two goals for each side, with Fall River fouling and one point deducted. Roberts and Dunning drove the attack as Curley struggled to halt the drives.

New Bedford Fall River Mike Everett Dunning Cotter Conway Roberts Curley

Waltham Club Sweeps Chelsea Pool and Whist Events

In a Chelsea pool and whist tournament last evening the Waltham club won both events over Winnisimmet. In Chelsea, Company H of the First Regiment defeated Company FE of Beverly in a basketball game.

Chelsea Waltham Winnisimmet Company FE Eighth Regiment Beverly Company H First Regiment

Bobby Lowe Signs to Join Team for Southern Trip

President A. H. Soden received Bob Lowe's signed contract as he wintered in Newcastle Pennsylvania. Lowe is fully recovered from last season injury and will report in time for the Southern trip. Bannon Mains Nichols and Harrington have not yet signed with the Boston team.

A. H. Soden Bobby Lowe Newcastle Penn Lowe Bannon Mains Nichols Harrington Boston

Ingraham Wins Pool Match at Murray and Irwin’s

Ingraham defeated Wilson by a score of 1 to 0 in a pool contest at Murray and Irwin’s. Wise and Yatter play tonight in the same venue as the billiard events continue.

Murray & Irwin’s Ingraham Wilson To & Wise Yatter

Charlestown Man Claims Cure From X Zalia Eczema

Ira A Collier reports chronic eczema on his head face and neck improved after using X Zalia. He states complete cure and offers to share treatment details. Available in 50c and 1.00 bottles at all druggists.

Ira A. Collier Bunker Hill Street Charlestown Mass

Holy Cross Yale race and relay win thrill packed meet

Holy Cross defeated Yale in a team race and captured the night’s relay as Conneff of Holy Cross edged Kilpatrick. Dick Grant led Harvard in a four-lap mile, with Sockalexis and Fox keying Holy Cross performances.

Holy Cross YALE Johnson Fox Callahan Garvin Louis Sockalexis Holy Conneff Kilpatrick Dick Grant Harvard Boston Grant Jimmy McLaughlin P.pe Harry Adams Ed Donovan Worcester John F. Moakley John H. Hickey John Graham P. H. Hurley J. G. Lathrop Eugene Buckley J. W. Erskine H. Coc CO. Burton C. P. Rice W. McKenna F. Sockalexis W. H. Fox W. E. Carey D. F. O’brien W. J. Denholm M. F. McGuire J. F. Callanan Robert Lohnes W. J. Holland Lohnes F. P. Garvin A. G. Mason D F. O’brien St. Paul St. Anne G. S. Pope E. P. Rice J. F. Sheehan D. F. Brown H. S. Cadman S. Macomber Brown University

Sporting Tips and Local Sports News Roundup

Valentine G Hall dominates racquets with easy wins over E La Montage Jr and W B Dinsmore. Shamrock defeats Montreal for hockey championship at New York rink. Roger Connor captions St Louis offer for Waterbury police patrol, possibly leaving baseball. Gravesend and Sheepshead Bay race tracks under construction as Father Bill Daly’s horses show fast work. Billiard ace Frank Ives to tour Europe with Garnier for three U S matches in Boston New York and Chicago. Lange of Chicago injures ankle umpiring at Stanford, sidelines him for a month. Commonwealth Yacht Club hosts seventh annual banquet in South Boston with Commodore James Fleming presiding.

Shamrock Montreal New York Roger Connor St. Louis Waterbury Connor Gravesend Sheepshead Bay Bill” Daly Frank Ives Berlin London Garnier Ives Boston Chicago Stanford University Lange Galveston Stanford Commonwealth Yacht Club South Boston James Fieming

Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup Claim Prompts Reader Caution

OCR text repeats a claim that Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup will cure every case of man or child. The fragment lacks verifiable details, dates, or sources to confirm effectiveness or licensing. The tone suggests a historical advertisement style with dubious medical assertions.

Dr. Bull

Club notes and racing updates from 1890s Boston scene

The report lists members Polley and Parke in name only from Mattapan Road Club, and records Maverick Wheel Club officers led by President Harry Cole. It notes a devastating Pope Manufacturing fire during buying season, Pope away in Hartford, Day on the Pacific coast, and previews Sunday bicycle pages with rider photos and Eck’s age passport details. It also covers J E Edwards’s indoor mile attempt in San Francisco with record gains, and results from half mile, one mile, and ten mile races. Pope Manufacturing confirms continued business at 200 Boylston Street.

Mattapan Road Club George C. Polley Percy Parke Maverick Wheel Club Harry M. Cole William Smith George Alberts D. W. Simpson F. C. Pennington George Woolley George H. Day Pacific Coast the Post T. W. Eck John §. Johnson J. E. Edwards Olympic Club San Francisco C. D. Gooch T. Delmas J. Williamson H. W. Squires William Yeoman Pope Manufacturing Company Boylston Street

Press Cycling Club Annual Dinner Highlights

The Press Cycling Club held its yearly dinner at the United States Hotel after a reception from 7 to 8. President Fourdrinier led the event with toastmaster duties while W. E. Traiser E. J. Norris and W. O. Bullard organized the committee. Notable attendees included Lon Peck W. E. Miles A. K. Peck G. L. Sullivan J. C. Kerrison and others.

The Press Cycling Club United States Hotel Fourdiinier W. E. Traiser E. J .Norris W. O. Bullard Fourdrinier Lon” Peck W. E. Miles A. K. Peck G. L. Sullivan J. C. Kerrison E. J. Norris A. W. Pease J. E. Towne Warner Demond E. H. Snow C. F. Williams E. A. Reynolds H. J .Alther F. A. Very Andrew O. McGarrett Abbott Bassett

Proposals for 300000 granite paving blocks Boston

Sealed proposals for furnishing 300 000 large granite paving blocks to the City of Boston Street Department will be opened March 28 1896 at noon. Proposals require a 1000 dollar certified check and performance bond. Forms available at Room 47 City Hall. Superintendent of Streets Benjamin W Wells reserves right to reject all proposals. Boston March 11 1896.

Boston State of Maine City Hall Mass Benj. W. Wells

Proposals for Cast Iron Water Pipe in Boston

Sealed bids to supply cast iron water pipes for two contracts in Boston are due March 24, 1896. Bids require a $1000 certified check, with delivery by May 1 to Oct 1, 1896. Plans and specs available at City Engineer's Office.

Boston Boston Water Works City Hall John R. Murphy Office of the Water Commissioner

Proposals for steam fire engine at Watervliet Arsenal

Sealed proposals in triplicate will be received here until 12 o clock noon March 16 1896 for a steam fire engine. Government reserves right to reject all or any proposal. Information from Major Isaac Arnold Jr Ord Dept.

Watervliet Arsenal West Troy N. Y Isaac Arnold, JR Ord. Dept

Through Car Service to Chicago and New York by Boston and Albany

Local and through schedules show Boston and Albany service with several named trains. No. 7 departs 8 30 am for Boston Albany. No. 15 at 10 30 am daily to Chicago. No. 19 at 2 pm to Chicago. No. 23 at 3 pm to Chicago. No. 37 at 7 15 pm to Chicago. No. 63 at 11 pm to Albany. No. 58 38 departs 9 am to New York. No. 49 11 am to New York. No. 43 12 noon to New York. No. 75 New York Limited 4 pm. No. 68 Night Express 11 pm to New York. Dining and buffet cars noted on multiple trains. tickets at Boston and Albany offices.

Boston Albany Wagner Chicago L. S M.S. KR. R Utica Michigan Central R. R Cincinnati St. Louis Detroit Hartford New Haven New York Springfield NEW York Limited Kneeland St Hanson Gen’l

Maritime Schedule Fragments for Maine Ports and St John

Castine Deer Isle Sedgwick Southwest and Bar Harbors Millbridge Jonesport Macitasport 830 and 900 am Thursday. Beat leaves Rockland 600 am next day Eastport Calais St Andrews St John NB steamer from Portland Monday and Thursday 1230 and 100 pm.

Castine Deer Isle Sedgwick Southwest Bar Harbors Millbridge Jonesport Macitasport Rockland Eastport Calais ST. Andrews ST. John N. B Portland

Southern Division Rail Timetable Oddities and Stops

A dense roster lists northern New England routes with erratic times for Manchester Concord New Boston Tilton Laconia and more. It includes numerous station calls on the North Weare branch the Sunn– days schedules and notes for Montreal Quebec and Boston lines, signed by J. Landers Genl Pas s’r Agent.

Manchester and Concord New Boston North Wearer Henniker North Weare Hooksett Suncook Pittsfield Suncook Valley Nashua Haverhil Campton North Woodstock Tions Wasset Valley Lisbon Linton Lancaster Fabyans Franklin Lebanon White River Junction Bristol Claremont Norwich Hanover Bradford ST. Johnsbury Sewport Sherbrooke Quebec ST. J Plymouth Montpelier Burlington White River Montreal Vine Montresh Boston Air Line TBS West P. Mo Devinian

Boston and connections train schedule from Park Square

New York New Haven Shore Line routes via Park Square and Kneeland Street stations list daily weekday services to New York New Haven New London Fall River Newport and other points. Includes times for Philadelphia Baltimore Washington transfers and Providence Gate routes with notes on through tickets and parlor car availability.

Boston Park Square New York New Haven New London Shore Line Air Line Middletown Fall River Stonington Norwich Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Maryland Providence Newport New Bedford Cottage City Kneeland Street Plymouth Abington Duxbury Ajfall River Provincetown Chatham Hyannis Wood's Hall Nantucket Boston & Albany Marlboro Fitchburg Leominster Clinton Sune Old State House Park Square Station L. H. Palmer Geo L. Connor E. G. Allen A.C. Kendall

Boston to Montreal Train Schedule and Fares Notice

Train timetable snippet lists morning departures 6.45 9.00 11.30 A M from Boston to Montreal with through cars. Mentions 8.00 A M express, 11.00 A M Montreal to Boston, fare details and parlor car availability. Advises visiting station or company office for maps schedules and fares for Boston Fitchburg and intermediate stops.

Montreal Baftet Boston Fitchburg

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