City Notes Highlight Mostly Cultural and Public Works
The piece surveys entertainments such as Philippoteaux’s Life of General Grant diorama at Old South Church and the Battle of Bunker Hill cyclorama, plus lectures on Industrial Education and Teaching Principles. It notes police signal wiring progress in several divisions, two hospitalized unknowns, a dramatic travesty at Union Hall, a bantam draw, a street theft arrest, a charity fair, baseball signings, a body found near Craigie’s Bridge, and railroads talks at Chauncy Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Grant
Philippoteaux
Old South Church
L. ©. Carrigan
Mt. Bowdoin
Washington
Eldon Street
Dorchester
Gettysburg
Larkin Danton
Normal School
Channing Hall
Beacon Street
Bunker Hil
Boston
Harrison Avenue
Union Hall
Young Men's Christian Union
Hamlet
L. B. Fenderson
Macbeth
A. B. Davenport
Romeo
Emerson Smith
Shyock
A. F. Howell
D. P. Goodrich
Ophelia
Jennie Meins
Lady Macbeth
Ella ©. Fenderson
Juliet
Clark Cushing
Ortia
Abbie Tower
Dickson
Kelley
Tremont Athletic Club
Silas H. Weber
John Milene
Portland Street
Weber
Myrtle Street
R. A. Smith
Nash
Wise
Craigie’s Bridge
Johanna Connors
Fruit Street
Z. F. Richardson
William Draper
Washington Street
Chauncy-Hall School
George L. Vose
Supreme Judicial Court sessions report with cases listed
The Boston Supreme Judicial Court for the Commonwealth met on March 21 with Justices Moxrox Devens Allen and Houmas presiding. Cases Bates v Old Colony railroad and Atlantic Cotton Mills v Indian Orchard Mills were argued. equity actions set for the next day and several case numbers were ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Judicial Court For the Common Wealth
Moxrox
Devens
C Allen
Houmas
Benjamin F. Bates
Old Colony Railroad
Darling
J. H. Benton, Jr
Atlantic Cotton Mills
Indian Orchard Mills
J. G. Abbott
R. M. Morse, Jr
W. G. Russell
George Putnam
School Supervision Debate Over Workload and Inspections
The adjourned hearing of the school board special committee examined Supervisor Kneeland’s views on distributing duties to improve examinations and reduce teacher anxiety. Witnesses argued for continued frequent visitation, defined duties, and preserving six supervisors to maintain course study adherence and teacher quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrigan
Kneeland
Suc
J. Kneeland
Jake Masters
Tke Vage
Southworth
Bullock
Mr. Carrigan
Mr. Kneeland
Witness
Pifielit
Swasey
Chapin
Edwin P. Seaver
Massachusetts
Boston
United States
Seaver
Mr. Peterson
Conddion
Peterson
Bey
Metcalf
Hollis Street audiences enjoy The Jill at International Copyright event
A stormy afternoon at Hollis Street Theatre drew a devoted crowd for the International Copyright Association program headlined by The Jill. Boucicault led a strong company with readings, music from Iolanthe, and a lively comic turn, praised for wit and pacing amid mixed acting notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Copyright Association
Hollis Street
Yes'eday
Dana Estes
Estes & Laurian
Boucicault
Sadie Holmes
Joaquin Miller
Mies Holmes
Lotus Club
Banjo
London Assurance
Marquis of Queensberry
School For Scandal
Richard Sheridan
Dion Boucicault
Harcourt Coury
Grave Harkaway
Gay Spanker
Lydia
Betty
Dolly Spanker
Budleigh Abbotts
Yorkshire
Museum
Mr. Goucicault
Myles O'Hara
Myles O Hara
Ballinahineh
Mr. Boucicault
Colleen Bawn
Shaughraan
Miss Thorndyke
Kitty Woodstock
Eee
Mra
D. Warren, Jr
Misa Bayard
Lauree Chander Moulton
JT. I. Aldrich
Arlo Bates
Be, Clement
J. Jd. Roche
Boston Paper Trade Holds Second Annual Meeting Dinner
The Paper Trade Association of Boston met at Young's Hotel with about fifty members. Vice-President Josian Parker Higgins chaired in President Alexander H. Rice's absence. Officers were elected and members heard speeches on The Modern Newspaper and Protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paper Trade Association of
Boston
Young’s Hotel
Alexander H. Rice
Josian Parker Higgins
Hartahorn
Charles H. Taylor
W. F. Draper
Hopedale
Herbert Radclyffe
Theodore ©. Bates
Worcester
F. Pp. Carpenter
Manchester
N. H
Peter Mesick
Albany
C. N. Wallace
Ludlow Manufacturing Company
W. Q. Berlin
Berlin & Jones Envelope Company
New York
F. C. Whitehouse
Brunswick
Hi. W. Edwards
A. Smith
H. G. Cordley
Josiah Mutler
Lowell
Charles
Henry {. Page
Edward Haskell
W. E. Whitney
C. A. Wiswall
Clarence
Whitney
W. J. Morton
H. A. Wilder
B. S&s
Samuel P. Train
EK. H. Haskell
W.T. Barker
L. B. Philbreck
George K. Russell
A. G. Perkins
Wellington Smith
Moses Newton
B. G. Favor
Kendall, Jr
L. Hubbard
Warner Miller
C. H. Taylor
Ile Twine Trade
Charity Receipts Boost Copy right Association Fund
A fundraising event featuring numerous noted patrons and ladies whose names appear in the society announcements will provide welcome receipts for the Copy right Association fund. The gathering highlights include prominent patronesses and financial support from attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copyright Association
Obituary notices from Framingham and beyond recount deaths
Increase Sumner Wheeler of Framingham dies of apoplexy at home aged 100. Harvard graduate 1526 class, Framingham National Bank president for eight years. Also reported: Dr William B Goldsmith of Butter Hospital Providence pneumonia aged about 34. Colonel Israel Plummer of Northbridge dies of pneumonia in West Upton. Professor James Booth chemist and author at Haverford College dies aged 70. Mrs Samuel Fairfield aged 102 in Haydenville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Increase Sumner Wheeler
Framingham
Harvard College
Andrew P. Peabody
Wheeler
Boston
Framingham National Bank
William B. Goldsmith
Butter Hospital
Providence
R. L
Amhrst
Europe
Bloomingdale Asylum
New York
Danvers
Mass
Israel Plummer
Northbridge
Plummer Granite
Blaketone Canal
West Upton
Worcester County Musical Association
James Booth
Haverford College
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Samuel Fairfield
Haydenville
Cleffs-treble and civil engineers at Tremont and Young's
The Cleffs-treble given at the Tremont last evening featured a banquet and music including songs on sackbut psaltery and strings. The Boston Society of Civil Engineers held its annual dinner at Young's with 170 members present and officers elected. Notables from engineering circles attended and speeches touched on professional matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremont
Boston Society of Civil Engineers
Young’s
L. Frederick Rice
Desmond Fitzzerald
Rederick P. Stearns
S. Everett Tinkham
Henry Manley
Henry D. Woods
Thomas Aspinwall
J. J. R. Croes
New York
American Society of Civil Engineers
Henry M. Howe
American Institute of Mining Engineers
George S. Crocker
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Arthur N. Abbot
New York Superheated Water Company
E. P. Fisk
Massachusetts
E. R. Jones
Boston Water Works
H. L. Holman
St. Louis Engineers’ Club
Joseph M. Wilson
Engineers’ Club
Philadelphia
J. N. Lander
New England Railroad Club
Adams
T. H. Latetra
M. H. Pulaski
H. Hardy
John E. Dwight
J.J. R. Croes
T. Winston
Chicappany
Russell
Petroit
Clement Herschel
Holyoke
Arker’s
Edward D. Hall
James M. Leveruart
Scranton
W. Adama
Chicasro
W. _Macpherson
Glasgow
Wallace Whitlock
London
Putee
K. R. Roberts
Knoxville
Tenn
Revere
M. Gavin
Antimosa
George Burnhard, Jr
Portland
M. M. Moore
Manchester
H. Downing
H. G. Gorham
Concord
United States
Henry S. Hall
James H. Lewis
J. N. Vanham
Springfield
C. Davis
Northampton
Edward Marble
Flood Threat Damps as Stony Brook Nears Peak
Heavy rains raised fears of a repeat of 1886 flooding. Superintendent Perkins and a sewer crew monitored Stony Brook and prepared to open main sewer gates. Hyde Park and Jamaica Plain saw some overflow but limited damage. By midnight water stood about two feet from the top with little rise expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stony Brook
Perkins
Sewer Department
Hyde Park
Jamaica Plain
Prohibitory Convention Held at Lowell Names Leaders
The eighth congressional prohibitory convention met in Lowell on March 21. Frank Farr of Lawrence was elected chair man and Miss Josie Reynolds of Lawrence secretary. Delegates named include James N. Fellows of Lowell and Varniuma Lincoln of Andover. Churchmen and lay speakers addressed the gathering and outdoor summer meetings were planned with an arrangements committee appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Frank Farr
Lawrence
Josie Reynolds
James N. Fellows
Varniuma Lincoln
Andover
Alexander Nash
Methuen
J. A. McGreahamn
Lincoln
Mr. Nicholls
Joshua Merrill
Thomas Leland
O. K E. Mallory
J. A. McGreaham
Mr. Bickford
M. Saunders
Chelmsford
Strike Ends as Salmon Falls Weavers Return to Looms
The Salmon Falls cotton mill strike in New Hampshire collapsed yesterday as over 100 of the 150 workers returned to their looms unconditionally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salmon Fails
N. H
Sale of paintings at Noyes Cobb gallery attracts strong interest
First day of the gallery sale drew a good audience despite bad weather. Notable prices include Barzagghi The Princess 180 De Beul The Return of the Flock 175 Brown Sunset Bay of Naples 250 Richet On the Coast of Normandy 176 Mettling In the Kitchen 1656 Coomanus Olden Days in Venice 150 Leighton The Rendezvous 145 Scholz The Story Teller 125 Clemens The Exciting Story 110 Yon On the Borders of the River 186 and Mc Ewen Ireland 100. The sale closes today with works by Jacque Burnier Verboeckhoven Wahlberg Inness Coomans Jacomin Japy Hernetelie cour Pict Richter Schreyer Van Marcke Troyon and others adding to a strong list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noyes, Cobb & Co
Barzagghi
de Beul
George L. Brown
Bay of
Naples
Richet
Normandy
Mettling
Coomanus
Venice
Scott Leighton
Scholz
Clemens
Yon
McEwen
Irelland
Jacque
Burnier
Verboeckhoven
Wahlberg
George Inness
Coomans
Jacomin
Japy
Herneteliecour
Pict
Richter
Schreyer
van Marcke
Troyon
Wholesome Investigation Impacts Albany Tenements
Dr. Durgin of the board of health reports that hearings with Robert Treat Paine and Dr. Frederick D. Stackpole led to improvements in tenement houses on Shaving street Chapel place Albany place Quiet alley and other parts of the South Cove district. An inspector says owners largely remedied conditions though two houses must be vacated and one owner refuses to fix abuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durgin
Board of Health
Robert Treat Paine
Frederick D. Stackpole
Shaving Street
Chapel Place
Albany Place
Quiet Alley
South Cove
Good Templars of Massachusetts Plan Union of Lodges
The Grand Lodge met in Berkeley Hall Boston renewing reports by Grand Chief Templar Charles L. Abbot and Grand Secretary Mrs. Sarah A. Leonard. They report 4713 admissions during the year, totaling 13 277 members, with 170 lodges. 37 lodges added this year. The Senior and Junior Grand Lodges voted to unite and officers will be elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lodge
Independent Order of Good Templars of
Massachusetts
Berkeley Hall
Tremont and
Berkeley Streets
Charles L. Abbot
Sarah A. Leonard
Cambridge
Boston Evangelistic Association Meets at Tremont Place
Members gathered at No 7 Tremont place last evening as Secretary John E Gray reported 167 current members and twelve of twenty applicant churches supplied with evangelistic help The meeting noted favorable mentions from Congregational and Baptist clubs and from Rev Joseph Cook in a Monday lecture Alpine McLean led devotional exercises and Arthur J Smith with W W Trant sang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Evangelistic Association
The
Evangelistic Association
Tremont Place
John E. Gray
Association
Tila
Joseph Cook
Alpine McLean
Arthur J. Smith
W. W. Trant
Man Identified After Train Incident Near Readville
Arthur L aced 26, employed at Hyde Park, was identified after attempting self harm on the Boston & Providence line near Readville. He was thrown by a moving engine, then taken to Hyde Park for medical care. doctors deem his injuries minor though they call him insane. Officer Rooney detained him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston & Providence Railroad
Readvilleo
Omcer Rooney
Hyde Park
Arthur Laced
H. &. Ferry
Holtham’s Market
Superior Court First Session March 21 Mason V5 Hawley v Hildredth
Court records list multiple cases including John L. Hawley administrator suing for loss of his wife Bridget L. in Cambridge for alleged negligent medical conduct by a physician. Trials began with arguments and motions for new trials scheduled. sessions cover various dockets and judgments, with later sessions noted for continued hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Mason, J
John L. Hawley
John L. Hildredth
Plainti
Bridget L
Cambridge
Bridget
Wiliam Gaston
C. L. B. Whitney
A. A. Strout
H. G. Parker
Staples
Thompson Joins McNeff of Hopkinton in Liquor Nuisance Case
Superior Court Middlesex March 21. Thompson and McNeff of Hopkinton cited for liquor nuisance with $75 and costs. Harry Ward of Cambridge convicted of larceny sentenced to one year in State Prison plus one day solitary after current term ends. Fred Williams of Cambridge convicted of assault with a pistol with intent to kill sentenced to eight years plus one day solitary after current term ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Criminal Court
Middlesex County
Thompson
McNeff
Hopkinton
Harry Ward
Cambridge
Fred Williams
Superior Civil Court Essex March 21 Nickerson v Huutchinson
In Essex County court Nickerson sues Huutchinson on two promissory notes alleging offset by a bill from Eastman & Co. to defendant's daughter. Jury rules for plaintiff. Attorneys: Sanborn for plaintiff De Courcey for defendant. Also docket shows 4590 Waldron vs City of Lawrence on pool drowning claim with Bennington Street danger. City solicitor Knox for defendant. Other case list follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Nickerson
Saral M. Huutchinson
I. Eastman & Co
Eastman & Co
Plantiff
John C. Sanborn
C. A. de Courcey
John J. Waldron
City of Lawrence
Bennington Street
Spicket
H. F. Hurlburt
W. 5. Knox
Probate and Insolvency Court lists multiple executors
March 21 Waite J presided. Wills proved and administrations granted with bonds ranging from 1 000 to 1 000 000 dollars. Guardians named for several estates and inventories filed. Insolvency actions include Moreland of Quincy adjourned and Pierce of Quincy with composition hearing postponed to April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk County
Waite, J
Robert Sedgwick Watson
Milton
Nathaniel H. Stone
William J. Ladd
William Minot, Jr
Bond
William H. Hill
Brookline
R. Stuart Chase
Charlies
H. W. Koster
Pond
Emma Forbes Weston
Weymouth
Wiliam Endicott
Henry Endicott
Will
Cyrus Sherman
Mary M. Sherman
Executrix
Joshua Conant
Nathaniel Conant
Holden W. Pierce
Boston
Walace L. Pierce
Edmund O'Donnell
Mikia
Mary O'Donnell
Caroline Puinney
Cobasset
George Lincoln
Eliza Bb. Carpenter
Foxboro
David Carpenter
Henry Brown
Quincy
Nathaniel J. K Paich
DH Tribon
Charles &. Endicott
Benjamin AW. Russell
Will Annexes
Eliza
Dearborn
Matilda L. Dearborn
Slovo
Sarah J. Main
Margaret McNamara
Brookne
Harrison J. Dawes
Lucy
Nellie V. Drake
Ebenezer H. Drake
Stoughton
Clarence E. Griffin
Nelson P. Smith
Fracklin
Michsel Laughlin
Mary Laughlin
Hopry A. Coolidge
George Coolidge
Dedham
Robert J. Johnson
Danel
Wiliam J. Dolan
Ellen Sullivan
Tauznn
Maria Sullivan
Norwoal
Joseph Dyer
Clara Frances Hunt
Weymoth
Joseph Curtis
W. H. Spooner
Trustes
Eleazer J. Raymond
Sarah Raymond
Joshua Spear
Deitham
Ephrai Mann
Sarah Roach
Canton
Patrick Roach
Louis L. Strattin
Fred D. Strattin
Guardian
John Reardon
Medway
G. I. Fisher
Ephrain
Mann
Euwin Metcalf
G. H. Metcalf
Joseph Day
Norwood
W. Gay
Josep Day
Ge. W. Gay
Ysago
Olive Pond
G. W. Gay
Lucy Adams
Franklin
Peter Adams
George C. Wales
Roxbury
D. BP. Kimball Et al
Thomas West
Holbrook
T. H. West
C. C. Darling
Jr. Dedham
H. B. Enuicott
Harriet Hallet
West Roxbury
C. H. Urieg
W. H. Cwanning
W. I. Bowditch
Ida Florence Boyce
Hyde Bark
Guy L. Boyce
Charles Hamilton
Wrentham
Mattha Bs
Hamilton
John V. Beal
Randolph
Moses C. Beal
Francis Met
District of Massachusetts Admission Notice 1888
Felix Rackeman of Milton applies for admission as attorney and counsellor of the United States Circuit Court in Massachusetts. Commissioner Francis S. Fisig announces the filing under circuit court rules in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District OF Massachusetts
Boston
Circuit Court of the United States
Felix Rackeman
Milton
Francis $. Fisig
United States Circuit Court
Seventy Candidates Confirmed At Church of the Advent
The rite of confirmation was held in the evening at the Church of the Advent with about seventy candidates presented by Rt. Rev. Dr. Paddock. Father Gratton read the lesson and the bishop preached on man’s besetting sins and overcoming weaknesses despite showers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Advent
Paddock
Father Gratton
Oriental Rugs and Carpets Sold Below Auction Prices
John H. Pray, Sons & Co. offer oriental rugs and carpets at prices under typical auction rates, providing customers with substantial savings on high quality pieces. The sale highlights competitive pricing and value in fine textiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Pray, Sons & Co
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West End
Charlestown
Wis
Lynch
City Hospital
Ellis Peterson
Board of Supervisors
Hhe Board of Supervisors
Tas
Re Iinr
Veterzon
Pierson
Tonis
Indeas
Hollis
Jill
Boston Paper Trade
United Good Templars
Bailey
Domestie
BaeRent Y
Curry
EL Lt
BP. Co
Kent
Melnitee
Watson
Foley
Corb
Kean
Harrington
Glov
Kempfire Ivdro
I Co
Fitch
Bost
Graves
Sinclair
Kew Brunswieck
Midnight
Hammond
J. Agnes L. Cimase
Martini Manning
B. Page
H. N. Allen
W. Howland
Superior Civil Court
Essex County
Blodgett
Cavanagh
Barbesser Ibour
Eddy
Taylor Et al
Abbott
Cole
Averell
City of
Miller
Same
Brown, Admx
McCarthy
Russell Et al
Maine RR
CFS
Penovan
Chander
Boston Post
Columbia
Tricycles
Pope Mf’g CO
Frankzlin ST
Tanto
Bowdoin Square
Boston, Mass
We & Seonnese
W.P. Balch Live Stock Commission Agency
Devonshire Street
Pfabody
Court Street
Beonion
Geo
Goodwin & Co
Tames
P. Stewart
Medford St
Nova Scotia
And
Cumberland
Ward Deal
Coventry Machinist
Columbus Ave
Health Food CO
New England
Tremont St
RosTon
Victor Cycles
Overman Wheel Co
Clarendon
Betwee Berkeley
Clarendon Streets
F. S. Kisteen
Very &Coqo
Pittsat
Dr. Very
W. Porter
Central Wharf
ANL
Ington
Tor
Tuttle
Horse Hospital
Merrimac Street
JAK Grove Farm Bakery
Massachusetts Sprin Horticultural Society
Massachusetts Horticultural Society
Horticultural Hall
Royal Union of Holland
Massachusetts Society
Messrs. F. Ames
R. Pratt
Benjamin Gray
Malden
E. W. Gilman
Northaston
W. J. Martin
J. W. Manda
F. L. Harris
C. M. Atkinson
Cambridge Botanic Garden
Norton Bros
J. M. Gill
8. W. Story
Wood
P. Hovey
Edwin Sheppard
John Simpkins
Yarmouthport
Thomas Lie Mead
Co. c
Davies Couley
Fred Palmer
Co. A. Learned
W. Rawson
W.D. Philbrick
Cephas H. Brackett
Cephas J. Brackett
C. A. Learned
F. C. Fisher
W. Henstis & Son
Dr. Philbirch
George F. Stone
W. W. Rawson
Hittinger Bros
J. B. Hayes
George I. Stone
Vorsley
W. Heustis & Son
Wenn
Duchess of Bordeaux
Hall
Winter Ness
Fisttinger Bros
George C. Stice
Robert Manning
California
Sce
Cal
Alta
Mono
Cere
Ulwer Cig
Mt. Diablo
Best & Belcher
Beloophit
Bodie Con
Chollar Rae Savage
Ceseee Gys
Sierra Neva Abisina
Crown Point
Union Com
Kiurreka
Gould & Curry
Yulian Jacket
I Dov Hale & Norcross
Austin's Dog Bread
Austin & Graves
Commercial Street
Paris
Baker’s
Y. Baker & CO
Dover
Lee
Rebecca Bennett
New Hampshire
James Buzzell
Boot and Shoe Buyers
Anwinosa
Galvin
Galvin & Shaw
Allentown
Penn
J M Davidson
Long & Davidson
Memphis
M Goodbar
Goodbar & Co
Renn
W Jackson
Lowenstein , Bros
Milwaukee
Meissner
Craw
Greacen
Omaha
J A Fields
Austin, Fields & Co
F Monroe
Monroe Bros & Co
D Simpson
Simpson
Richmond
I Stern
Stern & Co
Tre
Staton
M H Holliday
St. Louis
A W Allen
Claflin
Allen Shoe Co
St Louis
J N Schaffer
Schaffer, Swartz & Co
Ad. St Louis
C H Smith
St Lous
L Opel
G F Dittman Boot and Shot Company
J H Murphy
Hamilton-Brown
Louis
Walker
Tennent
Antonio
Tex
M Goldfrank
Goldfrank, Frank & Co
Selma
Ala
Meichards
Meinhardt
Savannah
Rosenheim
J Rosenheim & Ca
Einstein
Finstein
St Paul
Minn
C H Kellogg
Kellogg, Johnson & Co
Winchester
Marion Bantz, Craw
Winnington
Goodman
Wilmington, N
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