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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1893

Page

7

What It Means and the Dangers of Overwork

A longtime real estate dealer warns that spring overwork and strain exhaust the nerves and blood, urging a spring medicine. Dr. Greene's Nervara is promoted with testimonials from Charles H. Hodgdon and W. C. Miles, claiming health gains and weight increases after use, followed by court notices on libel damages and various cases in Massachusetts courts.

Charles H. Hodgdon Dana St Somérville Mass

Probate citations from Massachusetts probate court records

Massachusetts probate notices cite accounts for trustees Abbot Lawrence and Francis Peabody Jr for James W Page estate and announce admin administration petition for Freeman Bowker. Public notices require Boston Post publication and court appearance by March 30, 1893.

Massachusetts Probate Notices for Cahill and Cudworth

Notices in Suffolk Probate Court cite heirs and creditors of Mary F. Cahill of Boston and Alnira Cudworth of Boston. Austin H. Connell named administrator for Cahill. Elisha James seeks letters testamentary for Cudworth. Hearings set for March 30, 1893, at ten o'clock. publications to run weekly for three weeks in the Boston Post and Boston News.

Commonwealthe of Massachusetts Safu Folk Freeman Bowker Boston Edwin F. Boker Cambridge Middlesex Suffolk Boston Post Joan W. McKim Esquire Elijah George Register Ommornwealth Bruce Harding Albert E. Harding Richard Bruce Harding Poston Post Jonn $V. McKim Almira Cudworth Elisha James Boston Est Sn Boston Joan W. McKin Elwah George

Button Hole Machine Patent Suit In U S Circuit Court

In the United States Circuit Court on March 16 Judge Carpenter presided over Carpenter Reece Button Hole Machine Company versus Globe Button Hole Machine Company. The bill seeks an accounting and an injunction to stop alleged patent violations. Arguments by F P. Fish J J. Storrow Jr. and Lange Roberts for complainant and F Smith C E Mitchell of Connecticut C H Betts of New York and F F Raymond for respondent. decision reserved.

United States District Court Nelson Libel George A. Pierce New York & New England Carver & Blodgett C.T., Jr A. H. Russell George M. Brainard War Steed Ned P. Walker Deer Island Walker Supreme Judicial Court Suffolk, Is In Equity Knowl-Ton J. J. HU. Lakin William J. Stevens Bill In Equity Consolidated Store Service Company Respondent Albert Parlin Stevens L.S. Dabney Reece Button Hole Machine Company Globe Button Hole Machine Company Bill Equity John Reece F. P. Fish J. J. Storrow, Jr Lange & Roberts F. Smith C. E. Mitchell Connecticut C. H. Betts New York F. F. Raymond

Superior Court Suffolk Is March session jury list

Long docket from the Suffolk Is Superior Court with multiple cases across sessions. It lists parties such as Thompson versus Blaine and Hannah D. Blaisdell versus Caroline Bibber, including damages sought and verdicts, plus numerous other civil actions and names of counsel.

Suffolk Thompson F. R. Page Blaine H. L. Whittlesey Anna Fall Hannah D. Blaisdell Caroline Bibber H. H. Mather C. B. Loud Costello Old Col. R Connolly Woodbury Field West End RK Jones Saine Gearin Kelley Amer Exp. Co Stevens Newhall Lynch Smith Demetman Kellogg Wait Winchester L. Assoc Cleeg Ryder Cahill Dwyer Lynn B. IL B.R. Co Conrick Boston Brooks Stackpole Wyman Safford Pearson Ginsberg Shari Garushalay Same Woodberry Stickney Dickinson Chitty Dacey Davis Barker Drinkwinter Old Col. R.R N. E. Yel. & Yel. Co Atkins Daniels McDonald Toomey Matthews West End R.R Billings Dolan Brown Crowley Packard Murray Welsh Stockwell Richardson W. O. McFarland Edward Fales O. Hussey G. A. Browne G. H. Towle McCarthy Cashman Murphy Boston Towboat Co Laventure v. B. & A. RR Curtis Brodie v. B.& A. RR Fioyd Nye Levy West End RR Peilenzill Chelsea Graham Boston & Albany R.R Dunn Welch Dunbar Frank Clark Tibbetts Rolled Forming and Machine Works H.N. Shelden LR. Clark F. B. Fitz Maria MacMun West End Railroad Company C. H. Hudson M. PF. Dickinson W. B. Sprout Farrell Devine Hanrahan Savery Healey Howard Putnam Ostood Protection Martin Jenkins Rising Weisman v. N Gilbert Manf. Co Bost, Carriage Co Grady v. Bost Alb. R.R Globe Newsp. Co Mitchell Cloutman Hobbs Moran Adams Ex. Co Sweeney Standard Cordage Co Woods Fitchburg BR Higgins

Carlyle Harris Must Die in New York Court

In General Sessions Court New York Recorder Smyth denied a new trial for Carlyle Harris medical student condemned for poisoning his wife Helen Potts Harris. The court found no credible evidence of morphine addiction causing the death and Harris awaits appeal efforts and possible gubernatorial clemency.

New York General Sessions Court Recordersmyth Carlyle Harris Helen Potts Harris Harris Helen Potts Smyth

Outrageous Coal Combines Seized in Minnesota Probe

St Paul March 16 A joint committee investigating a reported coal combination seized the books of John J Rhodes Minnesota bureau of coal statistics. Officers recaptured them and the Legislature debated return of the books with Senator Donnelly revealing a price fixing coal trust. The joint committee will retain the books for investigation as coal companies threaten Supreme Court action.

St. Paul John J. Rhodes Minnesota Bureau of Coal Statistics Rhodes House Special Joint Committee Senate Donnelly Supreme Court

South Boston Social and Club Events This Evening

South Boston lists a busy slate: Gilting events at Institute Hall and Pilgrim Hall, athletic clubs staged smoke talks and exhibitions, St Augustine's Lyceum concert, a Stabat Mater at SS Peter and Paul, and a mainsite banquet by the fammany Club. Community groups, churches, and lodges announce entertainments and musical programs across City Point.

Ten Hurt In Wreck At Lackawanna Rail Yard

Ten passengers were injured when an eastbound Erie train collided with another in Lackawanna yard near Port Jervis on March 16. The rear Pullman sleeper was demolished while other cars remained intact. Names and injuries include W. W. Sylvester and Lewis Selig lightly to moderately hurt, and several seriously or fatally wounded such as W. S. Gray and Julia Lucy and Mrs. Charles Maher.

Port Jervis Erie Lackawanna William Diffenbeck Jersey City W. W. Sylvester Newark Lewis Selig New York A. Mordecai Osborne Bryant Porter Miss May McCormick Roxville W.S. Gray Maurice Cohn Addison N. Y Julia Lucy Charles Maher Elmira H. R. Loring

John C Meyer & Co Spool Cotton Offer and Bargains

John C Meyer & Co advertises a complete line of color spool cotton in manufacturing lengths with color matching guarantee. They offer three four and six card spool cotton in staple lines with immediate delivery and also sell sewing silks and machine twist in desirable shades of extra fine quality at 289 Devonshire Street.

John C. Meyer & Co Eee Joan C. Meyer & Co Devonshire Street

Adamant Wall Plaster Resists Fire at Brows-Durrell Fire

Fire at the Brows-Durrell building left ceilings intact despite heavy water, astonishing firefighters. Officials credit Adamant Wall Plaster for withstanding heat and moisture that would normally cause collapse.

Brows-Durrell Protective Department Adamant

Bargains Across Imposing Stock at Ostood Store

E P Ostood at 156 Hanover Street offers an immense stock of everyday goods with top quality. The public is urged to call and inspect these bargains and make selections from all classes of merchandise available.

E. P. Ostood Hanover Street

Funeral of Mary Walsh Held in East Boston

The funeral for Mary Walsh widow of Richard Walsh was observed at her daughter Mrs Mary Wheeler’s residence 78 London Street at 730 AM followed by a high mass at Church of the Itory Redeemer at 900 AM Born in Conception Bay Newfoundland eighty four years ago, she was mourned by family and friends in East Boston. Robert Hillard visiting Havre Street returned to Bangor yesterday. Moses P Brown led Pilgrim Fathers in Central Hall last evening initiating several candidates William Hill and family moved to Maverick House. F F Preble of Melrose staying at Maverick House. Assumption Cadets 800 strong parade area for St Patrick’s Day forming on Summer Street at 900 AM route listed. Lingle Lodge K of P to be visited by grand officers April 26 supreme chancellor may attend. Lyceum Hall to become music hall after dancing season. Baby Josie Coleman to debut in fancy dances at Young Men’s Catholic Lyceum tonight.

Mary Walsh Mary Wheeler London Street Pilgrim Fathers Central Hall William Hill Family of Sharon Maverick House F. F. Preble Melrose Assumption Summer Street Seaver Street Webster Jeffries Marginal Orleans Everett Summer Maverick Square Meridian Havre Maverick London Central Square Bennington Brooks Chelsea Cottage Sumner Lingle Lodge K. of P Board of Grand Officers Lyceum Hall

Charlestown notices and events around Lynn

Warden Lovering plans South travel after returning to Lynn. Olive Branch Lodge Odd Fellows held a large annual ball at Monument Hall. Alderman Mitchell remains confined with slow improvement. Juvenile firebugs face trial before Judge Bragg with many spectators. Morning Star Companions of the Forest initiated many new members. Carnival Association discussed finances for the upcoming parade. Mock trial of Bunker Hill Council Knights of Columbus slated with parodies and musical numbers. Union Symposium Club adds a new piano to Elm street rooms. Frank Miskelly sick with severe cold after brief outdoor days. Bunker Hill Temperance Reform Club marked its nineteenth anniversary at Abbotsford Halls with about 250 attendees.

Warden Lovering Lynn City of Shoes Olive Branch Lodge of Odd Fellows Monument Hall M. J. Mitchell Bragg Court Morning Star Companions of the Forest Bunker Hill Council Knights of Columbus Joseph J. Corbett Union Symposium Club Elm Street Frank P. Miskelly Osgood Bunker

Lawrence School Class of '84 Reunion in Private Parlor

A private parlor at the American House hosted the first Lawrence School class of 1884 reunion last evening. Attendees included James S. Quigley, Frank V. Quinn, B. J. Flaherty, John E. Isaacs, Thomas F. Connors, John V. Neary, P. J. McGungle, L. J. Maskell, Charlies S. Cogley, George R. Phinney, Alfred A. Mahoney, George A. Heyl, John V. Leary, P. J. Malley and Peter F. Kelley. Mr. Kelley presided. dinner committee was Kelley, Leary, Cogley, and Maskell.

Lawrence School James S. Quigley Frank V. Quinn B. J. Flaherty John E. Isaacs Thomas F. Connors John V. Neary P. J. McGungle L. J. Maskell Charlies S. Cogley George R. Phinney Alfred A. Mahoney George A. Heyl John V. Leary P. J. Malley Peter F. Kelley Mr. Kelley P. F. Kelley Charles 8. Cogley

World’s Fair free trips offer contest with coupons

A Boston area promotion in THE POST tabulates seven distinct offers giving two round trip tickets per offer. Residents in five city sections compete for two tickets each section based on vote totals. The last coupon appears March 25 with votes counted by March 27 and results announced by March 31. Two large offers go to top NE vote getters outside sections.

Boston Funday East Boston Chelsea Charlestown Somerville South End Dover Street Roxbury Dorchester Brighton South Boston Cambridge Larce New England

World’s Fair vote list with candidate tallies

A crowded World’s Fair vote item lists candidates with tallies next to each name, noting adjustments for late donations and daily cutoffs. Names span New York to Massachusetts towns, including Newtune Eaton Street and Boston area addresses, with totals ranging from about 1,000 to over 20,000 votes.

Local Residents List with Address and Numbers

A fragmented directory style list shows numerous names and street addresses with associated numbers and odd codes. The entries include J J Murray 40 Pleasant Street and Alfred F Ruby 474 Main Street among many others, suggesting a census or utility record.

J. J. Murray Pleasant St John Meaney Bunker Hill St Miss M. A. Kerns Walker Ave George H.elick Prospect St Alfred F. Ruby Main St Eddie D. Hughes Medford St William P. Barnes Mapleave Gos B. E. Chambers Joseph G. Clinkard

Somerville Rejects 40000 Church Property Offer

Somerville city officials declined a 40000 offer for the Unitarian Church property after a parish meeting on Wednesday evening voted to reject it. Fire Chief Hopkins urged expanding the Highland avenue engine house to store batter ies and accommodate new circuits, with 5000 of 10000 for a chemical engine to fight small wooden-house fires. The state aid exam was held at City Hall, and well wishers note the illness of Charlie Farrington of the Somerville Journal. Arminie Lodge held a social at Odd Fellows Hall Winter Hill last night. OLp Powper Ilousk.

Unitarian Church Hopkins Fire Department Highland Avenue West Somerville Somerville Charlie Farrington Somerville Journal Arminie

Dorchester Feels The Catholic Union Concert Tonight

The Catholic Union of Dorchester and Milton presents a benefit concert at Associates Hall to fund the union’s building fund. Forty Commercial Point gas house employees have been discharged while a small crew remains to finish work. The nearby pumping station can meet gas needs. A St Peter's Church basement concert with the church choir and Boston College orchestra drew praise. Blue Hill Lodge will hold its annual regalia ball at Associates Hall on Easter Monday. Miss Lucy Drennan leads South End candidates for World’s Fair trips, hopeful of Dorchester representation. Neponset Avenue residents welcome electric system extension to West End to serve summer excursionists. Urbane Pleasure Club minstrel show at Music Hall tonight promises strong entertainment. Grove Hall.

Catholic Union of Dorchester Milton Associates’ Hall Evenine Commercial Point St. Peter’s Church Boston College Blue Hill Lodge Manchester Unity Lucy Drennan Rosetter Street South End Neponset Avenue West End Music Hall Grove Hall

Address List Of Local Residents And Stakes

A garbled OCR record lists numerous names and street addresses in a local area. Entries include George H. Smith 660 Broadway and A. Q. Bisbee 181 West Broadway, with other names such as J. Harvey 47 Silver St and D. J. Herney 24 Athens St. The fragmentary text shows varied numbers and annotations that imply a directory-like listing or notice of residents and their streets.

George H. Smith Broadway Charles H. Hilleh, Jr West Broadway Franklans Gold Esow Fifth St J. Harvey Silver St W. T. Sullivan Eyelekk Walter St. Vise Eye de Hee Jovee W. Fifth St Pat Carley, Jr

Beatrice V. Smith Funeral Held at Home

Miss Beatrice V. Smith, 17, daughter of John D. and June Smith, lay in state at her parents 9 Silk Street home yesterday at 2 pm. Rev. Bixby of Revere led services, followed by burial at Garden Cemetery. The report notes Catholic observances and other city events including St Patrick Day preparations and a marriage.

Beatrice V. Smith John D June Smith Siilk Street Bixby Revere Garden Cemetery Saturn Club Academy of Music St. Rose T. A. and B. Society Kathleen Isaac H. Pinkofski Maud Hauser Sixth Avenue New York Susan B. Warner Hampton House Boston Drury Sarah Clough Tinkham Howard Street Susan B. Ryder Wiliams Street Robert Ryder Division Street Middleboro Jackson Locke Broadway Addie Blandford James Blandford Chestnut Street

Roxbury Evening Cultural and Civic Notices

A Roxbury program last night featured the Eliot Lyceum with John Thimas and soloists Miss Dora Damon Miss Lice Hodgdon and Miss Maud K Williams, plus a Roxbury Royal Arch meeting and a Home for Little Wanderers talk by Rev W A Cooper. George Goode presided at the Athletic Club, with Henry A Clapp to lecture, and a charity St Patrick's Hall production raised funds for St Patrick's parish.

Dudley Street Opera House Eliot ‘Lyceum John Thiymas Dora Damon Church of New Jerusalem St. James Regent Streets St. Patrick’s Hall St. Patrick’s Parish George Phillips Roxbury Dorchester Philips Daniel Lynch Roxpury Crossma

One Week Hori nt Contenders in World’s Fair Race

The article chronicles a week remaining in a World’s Fair contest with leaders and dark horses rising. A. Barney Shattuck Fred P. Lambert and K R Neptune gain spots while George H. Melick and Joseph G. Clinkard add votes. Cambridge’s E Colbert leads with 9593 votes as James Gannon falls to second. Henry Pero strengthens in first race with nearly 2000 votes since yesterday. Pero, a Nova Scotia born East Boston resident, is a machinist and club president with a track and skating background.

A. Barney Shattuck Fred P. Lambert K. R. Neptune George H. Melick Somerville Joseph G. Clinkard Cambridge E. Colbert James Gannon Samuel W. Jack Peter S. McKay L. Lewis Howe Frank Stevens Lucy Drennan George E. Bradley J. L. Kingston W. Fleming South End Robert Lockhart H. Strecker Ienry Pero James Barry William G. Newman William A. McDougall Paris Street Boston Henry Pero Nova Scotia East Boston Mr. Rice John Street City Paris

Cambridge Notes on Local Events and Updates

Cambridge notes report Mrs Russell's recovery from a fall, Jeeves Bros new store progress, Will Forest resuming business at 40 Lincoln Street, Ward 3 Foresters officers named, Cambridge Dramatic Company additions, and a St John’s Literary Institute game on Fast Day plus Father Mathew Society banquet plans with invited guests. Harvard Bridge.

Tom William E. Russell Jeeves Bros Will Forest Inman Street Old Place Lincoln Street Boston New York Julius E. Ward James T. McNamee Frank S. Dardis Cutler Washington Edward O'Brien Frank McFarland Cambridge Dramatic Company Shear Colleen Bawn Concord Town Hall Frank L. Dearborn Florence M. Dalton High Street Charlestown St. John’s Literary Institute Bats Father Mathew T. A. Society St. John’s Hall Fourth Street Stephen O’meara The Journal Pancroft William Coveney Somerville Francis J. Butler P. J. O’ Donnel Court of the Ancient Order of Foresters Jeremiah Crowley Thomas Calloran Andrew Shannon James E. Kinney F. E. Ellis Harvard Bridge

Allston Real Estate and Local Happenings

W J Sullivan sold a large tract at Wilton and Braintree to Charles B Lancaster in private terms. Mrs Fernald, wife of Engine 29 captain, improving on crutches after rheumatism and pleurisy. A Robert Emmet Branch concert in Warrenhall features John J Clare with Perkins Institute students and local talent. Fred Nelson moves to Wentworth street Allston. Realtors predict strong spring and summer demand as Allston plans corridors on Srighton and Commonwealth avenues. BraAcON PARK.

W. J. Sullivan Charles B. Lancaster Wilton Braintree Allston Fernald Captain Fernald Engine 29 Robert Emmet Trish Federation of America Warrenhall John J. Clare Perkins Institute For the Blind Fred Nelson Boston Wentworth Street Srighton Avenue Commonwealth Avenue Braacon Park

Firemen Remembered Donation to Relief Fund

A £500 check from H. D. Chapin, treasurer of the United States Hotel directors, arrived for the firemen's relief fund. The accompanying letter urged acceptance in recognition of the fire department’s service restoring the company’s property after a recent blaze.

H. D. Chapin United States Hotel Comepany

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Tate Charles FE. Hodgron, Esq W. C. Miles Manning St Medford Dr. Greene Nervara Supreme Judicial Court For the Commonwealth Fieip C.J Allen, Hormes Morton Latarop, Jr EE. W. Cate S. J. Elder H. R. Bailey Hale Cheney Lilley Nathan Pratt Barnes Simmons Lowell Marden v. B. & A. R.R Pope Franklin Hayden Lincoln Bachman Holt Tucker Cooke Raymond Griffin McGaragle de la Oer Swasey Gillett Hathaway Harrison Snow Hough Christie Hannigan H.N. Sheldon A. F. Cronin James W. Page Saich County Lawrence Francis Peabody, Jr Harriett, W. Lawrence James William Page Chalien Boston Lost Jonn W. McKim United States Circuit Court Carpenter Bono Mary A. Wilson A. F. Shedd L. M. Child B. B. Johnson Wortman Henry Woods Sons Newman Mercer Bongs Johnson Weaver Wheaton Shaw Lyons Hi. F. Tegart Sheldon First Street Columbian Rowing Association Division 13 Pilgrim Hall Peninsula Columbus Athletic Club Clanna Gael Trimount Athletic Club Clinker Athletic Club St. Augustine’s Lyceum Bethesda Hall Winthrop Council R. A Dahlgren Hall J. J. McNulty Ireland Annie Meaney Annie Mahoney M. E. O’brien W. H. Crowley W. H. Miliken Phillips Church Sidney Burrill Moore Gate Temple Lodge A. M Masonic Hall Seiler Heliotrope Club Bernice Hall Buffum Edmund J. Elston City Point Alwys K. BR. Newtune Eaton St Thomas F. Hickey William Wall Cambridge St George W. Buchan Andover D. L. Manns Chapman St Wentworth B. Kenney John F. Welton, Jr Greenough Tung B. J. Whitmore Henry L. D’ Utremont Peabody P. Lambert Nashnast A. T. Harwood Fitch R.R. Depot Frank. Ferry Devonshire St John Farrell Endicott St James J. Murphy Daniel F. Leahy North Market W. H. Walsh Young’s Hotel F. C. Tandy Newton Rosseter St Geo. E. Bradley Warwick St Mrs Sterling St Walter L. Cox Columbus Ave William Heyward Samuel Packard FE. Palmer West Brookline Foo H. Strecker Green St Nolen Harvest St J. Jd. McNeil Belden St J. B. Cunniff Repent Windsor St Thomas Gannon James Pitt Tove Frank P. Brown Thomas N. Ayres Samuel W. Joel Watson St Peter McKay Tremont Eag Dames Barry Lewis St Arnold Thompson Congress Avenue Saath He Eradeteen Aros M. Archibald Lyce Ae A. McDougall Paris St Plimmer Mr. H. Sticklind Decatur St Holland Cor. Pope Curtis Buloe William A. McCarthy Decaturst William J. Murphy Border St D. Rucker Ash St A. T. Stevens Lexington St Lsea Deecnax Brichton A. Guinea Bor Beecham New York Depot Anal
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