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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1893

Page

3

Vesper Bowlers Lose to Casino in Championship

The Lowell delegation packed the Cyclorama to cheer the Vesper Boat Club as Casino defeated them in the roll-off for the bowling league title. The Casinos led early, then surged with strikes, finishing with a grand string total of 902 and a top individual score of 218 by Secretary Davis as the Vespers were bowled out in the second string.

Lowell Vesper Boat Club Gcyclorama Babo Steve” Whittier Davis New Asheys Casino

Clark’s Team Defeats Springfield Bicycle Club in Bowling Tourney

In a notable bowling match Clark’s squad edged the Springfield Bicycle Club by 19 pins. Springfield rallied with a strong final string, but Clark’s team held on for the win as scores closed.

Clark Springfield Bicycle Club Springfield

Bowling Tourney Advances With Four Matches Schedule

The team bowling championship continues with four matches today. At noon Casino s face Fuller, at 2 p m B A A meets Clark, at 4 p m Les Miserables of Lowell plays the Casino Fuller winner, and the final pits the B A A Clark winner against the Casino Fuller winner at a later hour. All games roll on the splendid alleys at the Casino Cyclorama on Tremont near Dover.

Fuller Clark Les Miserables Lowell Casino-Fuller Casino Tremont Street Dover Street

Fine Special Bouts Set for Crescent Suffolk Meet

Special bouts announced for the Crescent Suffolk boxing meet at the Casino building on March 21. Matches include Sam Frances versus Joe Elms at 105 pounds and Dave Nelligan versus B J O Connell at 130 pounds, among ten other heavy and light weight clashes.

Crescent-Suffolk Sam Frances Joe Elms Dave Nelligan B. J. O'Connell Mike Reidy W. J. Scanlan Peter Manning J. E. Reardon Dick O'Mara Billy Reed Frank Casey Mike Callahan L. Lawler Jug Kane Frank Crofton Tim Kearns E. J. Buckley Billy Walsh J. J. Buckley Pat Heath John Bowman Bartley Mullins Jack Kelley

Dorchester Athletic Club Plans Monster Cross Country Run

The Dorchester Athletic Club announces a fast-time cross-country event with six prizes including a novice trophy and a club member prize for the fastest time. Entries close April 1 with a 25 cent fee, sent to J. F. Moakley at 62 Dorchester Avenue Dorchester. Start at 10 from Adams Street Field’s Corner. Sick headache yields to Beecnan's Pills.

Dorchester Athletic Club Sendalien J. F. Moakley Dorchester Avenue Dorchester Adams Street Field’s Corner

Winners on the Tracks at Gurrensera Racing Notes

A special racing summary from Gurrensera New Jersey on March 14 covers six races with results, times, and betting odds. Winners include Big Man in race one, Chevalier in race two, St James in race three, Fenelon in race four, Canalin in race five, and Perlid in race six, with detailed payouts and weights.

Gurrensera N. J Seling Big Man Graduate Chevalier Pie Spaldie Petting St. James Bon Voyanee Mayor Bon Voyage Mayor B Fenelon Virgie Lester Canalin Peralta Irrregular Capulin Perlid Midget Lord Auckland Lord Aucckland King Crab Gray Rock Dr. Helmuth Skeeze Geister Craft Addie B Frederick Jennie W Anxiety Jersey Lass Barbiche Miss Annie Wood Chopper Text Blacklock Lucy Clark Indigo Auburn Sorrento John Hickey Glenlochy Xenophon Headlight Jack Batchler Detroit Salisbury Tommy Dixon Poor Jonathan Gladiator Hazelhurst Platner Trispent Lord of the Harem Beetor Sir George II Character King Leo

Runners and Winners at Gloucester March Racing Cards

Special to the Post lists winners across six races at Gloucester with times, betting odds, and placements. Notable victors include Glenall in the opening mile race,Sue Ryder colt in the five furlongs, Trixey Gardner and Mollie V among others, with multiple odds and weights shown.

Grouucester Sue Ryder Pathway Jim Foster Trixey Gardner John Lackland Absconder Mollie V Richal Houri Gloster Eolie Black Knight Jim Clare Bias Frankie Tartle Minnesota Bullrush Barney M Maid Richland Poor Abe Robin Hood Brighteyes Harry Hinkson Bert Chauncey Montague General Gordon Philander Telephone Courtier Eatontown James A Equator Jule G Monterey Guyali Bathmore Parasite Rustic Tartar Fleetwing Blue Wind

Lynn’s Oldest Druggist Jeremiah Bulfinch Dies

Jeremiah Bulfinch died at his home 281 Essex street Lynn born Boston March 17 1518 moved to Lynn at age ten educated at Batchelder School taught Essex County schools for six years then joined Dr George Lium mus in apothecary work and later ran his own business at Essex and Chestnut. He leaves two sons Charles F and Henry C both in the same trade. He helped push Eastern Avenue construction and served on the school committee. Services from his residence Wednesday March 15 at noon.

Lynn Jeremiah Bulfinch Essex Street Boston Batchelder School Franklin Street Essex County George Liummus Essex and Chestnut Streets Charles F Henry C Bulfinch Isaac Newhall George H. Breed Eastern Avenue

Blaine Memorial Association elects officers in Augusta

The Blaine Memorial Association in Augusta elected President Governor Henry B. Cleaves and a slate of officers including John L. Cur tle Payson Tucker Cahill Nicholas Fessenden and Edwin C. Burleigh. Speeches by J A Homan Cleaves Savage and Allan preceded a vote to raise funds by subscription for a bronze memorial statue in Augusta.

Augusta Blaine Memorial Association Henry Bb. Cleaves John L. Curtle Penobscot Payson Tucker Portland Cahill Brunswick Nicholas Fessenden Caribou Edwin C. Burleigh J. A. Homan Cleaves A. R. Savage W. R. Allan Washington

Mr Gladstone Improves After Night’s Rest In Bed Rest

Sir Andrew Clark, Mr Gladstone’s physician, reports the statesman slept well last night and is much better today but remains in bed to recuperate.

Mrs Young Dies Suddenly in Portsmouth

Mrs Young wife of Col Aaron Young special inspector of United States customs died suddenly in Portsmouth today from neuralgia of the heart. A Sol Were native she had lived in the city 32 years and had a large acquaintance. She leaves her husband a daughter and a son.

Portsmouth N. H Young Aaron Young United States Customs

Sloop Me rose Arrives with Wrecker News at Cuttyhunk

New Beprorp March 14. Sloop Me rose, Captain Veeder, arrived last night from Cuttyhunk. She brought Captain Halcrow of the wrecked brig Aquatic who has abandoned her to the Cuttyhunk wreckers. The craft is fast breaking up and cannot be got off the Sow and Pigs reef. Wreckage is drifting into the bay.

Merose Veeder Cuttyhunk Halcrow Aquatic

Working Boys Concert Adds Noted Artists for Boston Event

The concert for the Working Boys Home at the Boston Theatre on Sunday evening March 19 gains additional volunteers. Louise Natalie soprano William H. Clark bass Mrs Macnichol contralto Alfred DeSeve violin George Ober from A Temperance Tu by permission F Keith Carrie Tutein join after kindly offered. The committee will hold a final meeting tomorrow night.

Boston Theatre Louise Natalie Wiliam H. Clark

Resignation of Allston St Luke's Pastor Amid Church Storm

The Rev. I. Doane Francis has resigned as pastor of St Luke's Episcopal Church in Allston amid months of discord fueled by W. W. Castle and others. The case, involving janitor Benjamin Farrar and allegations about rooms with the minister, has been referred to the Episcopal synod standing committee in Philadelphia. Francis, aged about 50, said he would likely return to Philadelphia after Easter, as the vestry and congregation supported the vestry, and the church's future remains unsettled.

All Allston St. Luke’s Episcopal Church I. Doane Francis Episcopal Synod Philadelphia Francis W. W. Castle Spor Benjamin Farrar Tie Castie Young Farrar North Beacon Street Allston Mr. Francis Farrar Mr. Castle Castile Castle John R. C. Dobbs Messrs T. A. Pugh J. W. Winch

Mystery at Hampton House Death Leaves Few Clues

Chelsea police chief Drury pursues the case of a woman found dead at the Hampton House last Thursday night. Named as Mrs Cook and Mrs Warner, she has no traceable husband or residence, and investigators have yet to locate Mr Cook or confirm her identity.

Hampton House

Winnisimmet Club riders shift to running and training

George E. Quinn resigns from Winnisimmet Club and will for Decoration Day run the one mile handicap at Worcester. Guy Gary resigns to devote time to track racing. both will race for Press Cycle Club color with Emerson who won the BA A road race last fall. McDavitt Keen Bartlett train to bolster Winnisimmet, while Hutchins teams with Wetergreen in tandem for Malden Club. Peter Alexander to wear fleur de lis for Mt Washington Club. World’s Fair trick riders Barber and Ruffican set date. Also notes potential UA W president bid and new cycle innovations. Delegates discuss a 25 mile road race on June 4, inter-club rules, Mattapan Road Club admission, and club-house use.

George E. Quinn Winnisimmet Club Worcester Guy Gary Winnisimmet Emerson Press Cycle Club McDavitt George A. Perkins Chicago Woolly West Frank W. Gerould Mr. Gerould Hindoo Balu Fire Associated Cycling Clubs Young’s Dean Mattapan Road Club Kerrison

Weir Spider Match Near. Boxers Secure Buffalo Bid

After three days Captain Cooke secured a match for Ike Weir the Belfast Spider. Buffalo Athletic Club offered 15000 for the Spider and Johnny Van Heest. the offer was accepted and articles signed. Weir trains for a late April contest as admirers note Green’s illness and weight challenges before the Cribb Club meeting.

Cooke Ike Weir Belfast Buffalo Athletic Club Spider Johnny van Heest Ike Boston Jack Green Cribb Club Amsterdam Green Jack Falvey Joe Harmon New York Aleck Greggainson Griffin Dixon Jimmy Carroll Cooner Young Heenan Pawtucket Young McHugh Cambridge Cribb Mike Daly Bangor Ros Rox

Somerville Annexation Debate Draws Civic Elite Fire

A waterline of opposition marches through Somerville as critics question annexation aims and expose a committee of about 100 men tied to city wealth and influence. The piece profiles the hundred in detail, challenging their motives and social standing while arguing progress requires expansion beyond current enclaves.

Somerville Central Mystic Valley Fae Mark I. Burns D. W. Bennett Patrick Rafferty Christopher E. Bymes James 3. David John R. Conant Jesse J. Underhill Albion A. Perry Albert M. Robinson Bernard W. Lawrence Walter C. Mentzer J. J. Lyons W. J. Robinson Albert Kenneson Henry F. Woods Edward M. Jackman Allen O'Riley Elijah Walker Eben Jackson J. L. Norcross J.B. Mayhew Frank A. Titus Herbert C. Hall Charles P. Lincoln Abraham A. Elston Lyman HH. Brown Clorence HH. Willey Frank E. Fitts G. S. Poole A. B. Dearborn Q. KE. Dickerman Charles 8. Lincoln William Franklin Jrall Aaron Sargent Brookline Beverly Sweet Central Club Unitarian Hillside Masonic Grand Army

Boston Cooks Alliance forms new women’s union

In Lower Columbus Hall last evening the Boston Cooks Alliance hosted Boston’s female cooks in a formal meeting to initiate them into the fold. Business Manager J. W. Pritchard presided and Mrs. Charlotte Smith and others spoke. A large number signed the charter list of the new union.

Lower Columbus Hall Boston Cooks’ Alliance Boston J. W. Pritchard Alliance Charlotte Smith New Union

City Marshal Knocked Down by Special Policeman

Portrsmouth New Hampshire March 14 Short before 8 tonight Special Policeman Martin Garrity assaulted City Marshal Rowe in front of the city building knocking him down on the sidewalk Garrity who had acted as captain of the night watch during the marshal’s illness came to the station to start duty when words led to the attack The marshal escaped without serious injuries and Garrity was locked up

Portrsmouth N. H Martin Garrity Rowe Garrity Night Watch

Treasury free gold exceeds five million dollars

Washington March 14 The free gold in the Treasury now totals over five million dollars with Western offers reaching three hundred thousand. Secretary Carlisle accepts the most advantageous bids as notes are promptly issued. The Treasury also accumulates gold normally due to high New York money rates, while Eastern bankers have not offered large quantities.

Washington Treasury Carlisle New York

Rumored Clothing Combine Faces Boston Market Shakeup

Two and a half million dollars is the claimed capital for a proposed Boston wholesale clothing cartel involving Miner Beal Rhodes Ripley Burdett Ingalls and Cushing Olmstead Snow. Four firms disclose capitals ranging from two hundred fifty thousand to one million sixy thousand with a fifth firm unnamed. Two firm representatives deny knowledge of any arrangement saying the reports are wind and suggest only possible savings in expenses.

Boston Miner, Beal & Co Rhodes, Ripley & Coe Burdett, Young & Ingalls Cushing, Olmstead & Snow J. I. Ripley Rhodes, Ripley & Co Sidney Cushing

North End Catholic association formed at meeting

A preliminary St. Mary's Catholic Association meeting in the North End led by Rev Father Byrne urged men to organize and use St. Mary’s rooms. Speakers including John F E Gilman A A Turner M B Gillbride and Mr Sullivan stressed educational value and planned a follow up meeting next Tuesday to report plans and appoint permanent officers.

St. Mary’s Catholic Association St. Mary’s Father Byrne North End John FE. Gilman Boston College A. A. Turner Boston College Association M. 2. Gillbride Sullivan Gillbride

Underwriters Dine at Los ton Meeting with Novel Menu

The Los ton Life Underwriters Association held a unique monthly dinner at Young's Hotel. About 1600 guests attended, enjoying steamed clams, beefsteak, broiled chicken, pud dings and coffee, with nut brown ale in souvenir mugs and pipes passed after the meal. Notable guests included W. N. Sattley, Benjamin Williams, C. A. Weidenfeller from Chicago, Dr. H. C. Marten of Indianapolis, H. M. Wilcox of Millbury, Captain W. B. Sears, J. A. Irwin, A. H H. Kendall, A. S. Baker and M. C. Ayers of Loston.

Loston Life Underwriters’ Association Young’s Hotel W. N. Sattley Benjamin Williams C. A. Weidenfeller Chicago H.C. Marten Indianapolis H. M. Wilcox Millbury W. B. Sears J. A. Irwin A. H H. Kendall A. S. Baker M. C. Ayers Loston

Patrick Life Lecture At Norcross Hall

The Rev Samuel K Herrick delivered an engaging talk on St Patrick life from birth to return to Ireland under B Y M C U auspices in Norcross Hall. About 200 attendees applauded the vivid representation of the Irish martyr’s early life and captivity.

St. Patrick Norcross Hall Samuel K. Herrick

Gas plant closure moves to Cow Pasture site

The Bay State Gas Company will abandon its Commercial Point plant and shift gas production to the Cow Pasture plant. Nearly all fires have been extinguished. gas will be produced as water gas at Cow Pasture, claimed cheaper to manufacture than the cool gas previously made at Commercial Point.

Bay State Gas Company

Fifth Anniversary Dance at Odd Fellows Hall in Suffolk

About five hundred people gathered at Odd Fellows Hall for the fifth anniversary of Suffolk Council No GO Royal Arcanuin. Mr S W Brackett directed the floor with help from An­drews Houseman Cooper Rothe Penrose Marnes Anderson Schumacher Waugh Decatur Bagley Libbey and Smith. Dancing continued until 2 o'clock this morning.

Odd Fellows’ Hall Suffolk Council Royal Arcanuin S. W. Brackett Aug. Andrews William Houseman B.D. Cooper T. Rothe Thomas Penrose A. Marnes Robert Anderson G. K. Schumacher Varnum Waugh H. A. Decatur J. EB. Bagley J. O. Libbey W. G. Smith

Judge Torrey to speak at State Board of Trade dinner

Judge Jay L. Torrey of St. Louis author of the Torrey national bank bankruptcy bill will attend the Massachusetts State Board of Trade annual dinner at the Revere House this evening as a guest speaker.

Jay L. Torrey St. Louis Torrey National Massachusetts State Board of Trade Revere House

Foreign Mail Load On Paris Steamer From New York

The Paris sails from New York today with a large foreign mail prepared by the Boston Post Office foreign division. Forty five large sticks are included weighing 1475 pounds.

Paris New York Boston Post Ofice

Train strike kills John Batten in Greenwich incident

Armerront Conn March 14 John Batten aged 40 was struck by a train at Greenwich late tonight and Tropical He was brought to the hospital.

Armerront Conn John Batten Greenwich

Senate Reorganization Lists Committee Assignments

The Democratic caucus reorganized Senate committees with Peffer and Kyle as chairmen of key panels. Stewart keeps Mines and Mining. Republicans receive eleven committees. Official roster by Mr. Gorman shows chairmen and member lines across Agriculture to Public Lands and beyond with multiple Republican holds.

Wasmacrox Senate Peffer Kyle Stewart Committee On Mines and Mining Gorman Agriculture George Bate Ransom Roach Cockrell Cail German Blackburn Brice White Louisiana Camden Turpie Berry California Murphy Republi- Uts Civil Service Call Walthall Gordon Irby Paseo Daniel Caffery Allen Nebraska Millis Smith Commerce Coke West District of Columbia Harris Faintkner Gibson Hunton Martin Mitchell Wisconsin Louise Inna Gray Voorhees McPherson Vance Jones Arkansas Republi Sans Mississippi River Palmer Morgan Interstate Commerce Butler Sen Lindsay Judiciary Pugh Vilas Ful Cockerell Sutler Mills Colquitt Hill Mr. Vance Pasco Neb Railroads Canada Colquith Tnies Pavitic Railroad Morigan Faulkner

Probate Court Seeks Trustee Replacement in Boston Trust

The Probate Court of Suffolk County, Massachusetts, cites all interested parties regarding relinquishment of the American Loan and Trust Company as trustee under a September 26 1887 indenture. Edwin H Mower seeks appointment as successor. Hearing set for April 16 1803 at 10 am. publication in Boston Post for three weeks.

Probate Court to appoint administrator with will annexed

Petition to grant letters of administration with the will annexed on the estate of Mary Magar late of Boston Suffolk County is filed. ALBERE C MAGAR of Boston cited to appear March 23 1893 at ten in the forenoon to show cause if any. Public notice to be published weekly in Boston Post. last publication two days before court. Witness John W McKis Esquire Judge. Mary 1893. ELISAH GEORGE Register.

Saltil O Massachusetts Suffolk Mary Iagar Boston Lake Sail Cour Albere C. Magar Boston Post Poston John W. MekKis Esquire Anid Elisah George Register Omerco Owen Mullen Bosidn Julia M. Mullen Benton Loston Most Abs Dons W, Mekim Jridge Elijah George

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