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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1890

Page

8

Meeting at Fruit and Produce Exchange on death of Rockwell

A meeting at the Fruit and Produce Exchange is set for 9 30 this morning to adopt resolutions on the death of Mr George C Rockwell a member of the exchange who died March 24 in Tallapoosa Georgia Welcome news to summer residents at the beaches is that Nantasket boats will make their usual trips on Fast Day A street accident on Shawmut avenue near West Dedham street left Timothy J Doherty seriously injured when his horse and carriage were struck by an electric car the horse was not harmed and the carriage was demolished Professor Dewey of MIT spoke on the eight hour question at Wells Memorial Hall last night E T Horne will lead a Channing Hall meeting this afternoon at 3 o clock on the Parable of the Good Samaritan A civil service examination for leaders and foremen in city departments will be held soon applications available at the civil service office 5 Pembroke Square Subscriptions for Barnwell Court House widows and orphans fund received including gifts from Rev Joseph May Eliza Baldwin Twelfth Baptist Zion M E Church in Boston total now 543 92

Fruit and Produce Exchange George C. Rockwell Exchange Tallapoosa Shawmut Avenue Dedham Street Timothy J. Doherty Louis Street Boston Doherty Davis R. Dewey Massachusetts Institute of Technology Wells Memorial Hall E. T. Horne Channing Hall Laike Civil Service Civil Service Commissioners Pemberton Square John D. Long

Supreme Court March 28 Docket Ends Equity Business

The supreme judicial court finished the equity docket with two cases, Edwin A. Hills versus Mary L. Putnam and another, and another suit against Ellen Hooner Barnard et al. Attorneys F C Lowell for the plaintiff and J C Ropes C P Greenough W L Putnam for defendants in the first case, and additional counsel in the second. Some cases were submitted on briefs. On Monday the criminal docket will be taken up.

Supreme Judicial Court Commonwealth Firecp Devers W. Allen C. Allen and Holmes, Jr Edwin A. Hills Mary L. Putnam F. C. Lowell J.C. Ropes C. P. Greenough W. L. Putnam Ellen Hooner Barnard F.C. Lowell J. C. Ropes P. Greenough W. C. Loring H. Whevner George Putnam

Public Library Purchases from the Barlow Aspinwall Collection

Boston Public Library trustees report new acquisitions from New York the Barlow sale include the more valuable part of Colonel Aspinwall's library and a later Boston sale of Aspinwall material. The purchases cover early American history with rare volumes on Massachusetts Bay colonial history and the discovery of the New World. The council approved $20,000 to buy items from the Aspinwall and Barlow additions, including the Colony Records and Columbus letter and other navigational, conquest, and colonial works.

Boston Public Library New York Barlow America Barlow Library Aspinwall Brookline Brown Fort Erie Gaines London Presdent Pierce Boston Samuel L. M. Barlow New York City Colonel Aspinwall Leonard & Co Wood New England Josselyn Ward Morton Leeiford Vaughan Mather Dodsley Almond Beverley Virginia Stith’s Peter’s Connecticut Mayhew Calel Massachusetts Historical Society Aspinwall Library Barrow Colony Records North South America West India Islands Massachusetts Bay

The Mayor's Civil Service Critique At City Assessors

A reader defends the Board of Assessors and the mayor against claims of civil service violations. The letter argues incumbents seeking reappointment, a new Ward 22 district, and appointments of Hart and Hatch, with replacements Brennan and Carney. It questions removals, cites supporters, and implies political influence and merit debates within Boston’s assessors.

Letter on North Atlantic fisheries dispute with Britain

The Department of State acknowledges a letter from J Babson about the American schooner General Cogswell and Halifax customs complaints. James G Blaine notes government effort to remedy vexations and uncertainties and to seek a fair settlement of fisheries questions adjacent to British Provinces.

North Atlantic Fisheries Glovucresteer Department OF State Washington J. Babson National Fishery Association General Cogswell Halifax Tts Sam James G. Blaine

Sale of Chicago city mortgages at par and accrued interest

W C Fisu of 103 Devonshire Street announces sale of Chicago city mortgages at par and accrued interest. Mortgages offered carry 6, 6 1/2 and 7 percent interest with amounts from 2000 to 100000 dollars.

W.C. Fisu Devonshire Street Chicago

Last Night's Labor Meetings in Blatchford Hall and More

The eight hour meeting in Blatchford Hall drew strong attendance with Prof. Dewey arguing hours vary by industry. Union discussions covered carpentry, furniture polishers, paving, clockmakers, and building laborers as they debated eight hour standards and union relations. A cigar makers dispute with Knights of Labor was aired, while warbler polishers threaten a strike next Wednesday.

Blatchford Hall Davis R. Dewey Institute of Technology Levi H.turner Frank K. Foster E. M. White Mill Bands’ Union Pythian Hall Messrs Melway Boston Carpenters’ Union O'Neil Wells Memorial Hall Building Laborers’ Union Caledonian Hall Union No. 97 Knights of Labor New York

Enterprise of the Second Cadets in Salem

The building committee of the Second Corps of Cadets has taken the refusal on the Colonel Francis Peabody estate at Essex street above Plummer Hall. If the purchase proceeds, they plan 110 by 80 foot drill sheds with arched roofs at the rear. The mansion would become officers rooms recreation rooms and a large room for a historical collection. Total cost estimated about 35000 dollars.

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Malaria Preventive Endorsed by Dr Davies in Dakotas

Dr FE G Davies of DeSmet Dakota endorses Horsford's Acid Phosphate for malaria convalescence and prevention when water is poor. He says it benefits prevention of summer illnesses and helps counteract kidney and bowel issues from bad drinking water.

Horsford FE. G. Davies DeSmet, Dak

Annual Banquet of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity at the Vendome

Beta Theta Pi held its ninth annual reunion and banquet at the Vendome with about seventy gentlemen. Edwin G. McInnes acted as master of ceremonies, and guests included J. Covington of New York, Judge P. Emory Aldrich, D. Shepardson of Yale, Rev. F. P. Vrooman, Haskins, Wadsworth, Lilly, and Hartmouth alumnus Siebert as secretary. The event celebrated college life and featured short addresses.

Beta ‘Theta Pi Miami College Ohio Harvard Amherst Wesleyan Boston University Syracuse Dartmouth Maine State Ann Arbor Ohio State University University of California Vandebit Edwin G. McInnes J. Covington New York City P. Emory Aldrich D. Shepardson Yale F. P. Vrooman Mont Clair

Wool Consumers Association Formed for Tariff Change

Wool manufacturers and merchants met at the Pacific Mills office to promote reduced or ad valorem duties on wool. Arthur T. Lyman chaired with attendees from several mills. The group adopted bylaws and named the organization The Wool Consumers' Association to seek tariff relief for wool growers manufacturers dealers and consumers as free raw materials are believed to benefit all.

Pacific Mills Mason Building Arthur T. Lyman Messrs Henry Saltonstall Jessie Metcalf Wanskuck Mills Providence W. B. Weeden Weybosset Mills G. C. Moses Worumbo Manufacturing Company Lisbon Falls T. Q. Brown Assabet Manufacturing Company Maynard Wool Consumers’ Association

Obituary of Joseph Hay 1790 188? longtime Boston figure

Joseph Hay aged 100 years died at his home 44 Eliot street. Born Charlestown Jan 15 1790, he apprenticed then ran Hay Atkins crockery business at State street. He served on Boston Common Council 1830s, helped found Firemen’s Insurance, and later presided over Boston & Sandwich Glass. He was nearly blind late in life, survived by three of ten children, cherished birthday gatherings, and remained proud of frugal civic habits. The piece also notes ongoing America's Cup debate and Paine remarks on Volunteer.

Joseph Flay Eliot Street Mr. Hay Charlestown William Leverett Boston Park Street Atkins Hay & Atkins Old South Meeting House State Street Hay Boston & Sandwich Glass Company Firemen’s Insurance Company Common Council Deer Island

William F Salmon longtime Lowell business and civic leader dies

The Honorable William F. Salmon died at his residence on Pawtucket Street Lowell yesterday afternoon from paralysis and heart trouble. Born in Roxbury he was fifty seven. He worked from a clerk at Boston Lowell Manufactory to assistant paymaster and paymaster in Lowell Hosiery. He founded the Lowell Hosiery Company becoming treasurer until illness. He served Lowell Common Council and Board of Aldermen, and was a State Senator in 1874. He was a prominent Mason rising to thirty third degree and held offices in York Lodge Kilwinning Lodge and Pilgrim Commandery. He became sovereign grand inspector general of the thirty third degree Scottish Rite in 1865.

William F. Salmon Pawtucket Street Lowell Roxbury Boston Lowell Manufactory Lawrence Hosiery Kilwinning Lodge Grand Lodge Grand Commandery Pilgrim Commandery

Death of Dr Edward H Weston Sanbornstown Medical figuredies

Dr Edward H Weston died at Massachusetts General Hospital yesterday afternoon from internal injuries. A Somerville resident long connected with a local drug store he practiced medicine for years. Harvard Medical College grad and Massachusetts Medical Society member he served as medical examiner for Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. His wife died recently and he leaves two sons. He was about seventy years old.

Edward H. Weston Massachusetts General Hospital Weston Somerville Starvard Medical College Massachusetts Medical Society Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

Division of Baptists in Somerville Forms New Society

In East Somerville the Perkins Street Baptist Church split as members withdrew to form the East Somerville Baptist Society at Hadley Hall. The new group voted to call Rev. C. L. Rhoades as pastor. Deacons Stearns Hill and Towle will extend the call. Rhoades will decide tomorrow from the pulpit.

Baptists Somerville Perkins Street Baptist Church East Somerville New East Somerville Baptist Society Hadley Hall H. N. Stearns C. L. Rhoades Perkins Street Stearns Hill Towle Rhoades New Society The North Baptist Association

Suburban Homes Information Request From Old Colony System

Passenger Department, Old Colony Railroad advertises a publication titled Suburban Homes. It offers descriptions of towns and villages, communities, train service, and fare rates. Copies cost eight cents for return postage.

Old Colony Old Colony Railroad

Interest Aroused As Dunraven Repeats America Cup Challenge

Lord Dunraven’s letter to the New York Yacht Club renews the America's Cup dispute and the deed of gift issue with the Royal Yacht Squadron. A five member NYYC committee will study the communication and draft a reply, aiming to clear up differences and decide if an international race this year is possible.

New York Yacht Club Lord Dunraven New York Club Royal Yacht Squadron Valkyrie Dunraven Messrs J. R. Bush Lloyd Pheaix C.J. Paine Stephen Peabody Philip Schuyler

Boats Building At South Boston Hit By Bad Weather

South Boston yards push yacht building amid rough conditions. Elf 30 foot cutter launched. Wayward Sears boat and others to slide into water around April 8 or 9. New 27 and 30 footers planned for Vanderbilt and Palmer, with centerboard and steamers in progress for Crowninshield and Congo River use. Dorchester Bay shows early sign of yacht season as boats and moorings prepared for Fast Day events.

South Boston Lawley Elf Howard Sears Mr. &. B. Crowninshield Pleon Yacht Club American Baptist Missionary Board Congo River Africa George CG Corbett Williams Dorchester Bay

Harvard Cycling Association Formed For University Races

A Harvard meeting organized a new university cycling group to run road races and hare and hound runs, with W B Greenleaf as president and an executive committee of nine. The Harvard University Cycling Association will hold annual meetings each October and charge a 350 entrance fee. Harvard’s special athletic committee heads to New York to finalize a dual league with Yale, with several officials and athletes to attend.

Harvard Harvard Athletic Association W. B. Greenleaf A. H. Williams K. Brown E. H. Rogers TexAs Davis C. H. Spencer Chakr Bass R. W. Holmes W. Davis Harvard University Cycling Association Harvard University New York Yale Sturgis The Athletic Association Herrick

Excursion to Washington Planned by Hartshorn and Cheney

An excursion arranged by Messrs Hartshorn and Cheney of 50 Bromfield Street leaves the city on April 3 for Washington D C. The eight day trip offers first class accommodations and promises an enjoyable journey during Congress in session, with the Capital city expected to be attractive and interesting.

Messrs. Hartshorn & Cheney Bromfield Street Washington, D.C Congress

Guests and arrivals mark busy hotel scene in city

The Schubert Club dined at Youngs with thirty guests including Myron W. Whitney George B. Ford and Charles D. Coffin as toastmaster L H Chubbuck. Prescott Lodge held its fifth annual dinner at Crawford House. Thirty Prudential Investment Association members dined at the Thorndike. Numerous notable arrivals at hotels listed by name and city in a bustling social roundup.

Schubert Club Young Vexpomge W. E. Fustin Pittsburg Penn S. P. Fenn Cleveland E. A. White Amherst W. £. Brown Buffalo N. Y W. K. Jewett Providence John I. Covington New York LH. D. Emerson Cincinnati O. Brunswick William Bird Caldwell Philadelphia M. E.lilton Newburyport Thomas Ludlow Ogden Edward Stairs Halifax N.S L. L. Barnum St. Andrews N. B C. D. Stickney Adaris E. A. Thompson J.S. Blacker E. Douglas Archibald London Enge H. B. Clarke A. R Macdonnell Montreal W. A. Webster Omaha Neb I. K. Hanna Andover F. P. Knowles Worcester E. P. Huston W. C. Firrman G. C. Stevens J. W. Hunter Wheeling A. D. Fuller Albany F. B. Wade Bridgewater G. B. Tobey E. A. Greeley Parker Townsend MacConn W. JH. Wilder Gardner C. W. Rolfe Portland N. Wolfshell Revern A. W. Weeks Littleton N. TL Co. W. Newton Baltimore J. A. Bownan George H. Noyes Quincy Charles CD. McAlpine St. John C. A. Peavey Bangor W. E. Hulme Manchester N. H W. C. Durein Hillsdale Mich Thomas H. Winsor Clark's E. D. Marshall A. W. Lakey Spencer W. H. Iathaway E. L. Abbott

Vincent Memorial Concert Under Charles Fletcher at Union Hall

A Union Hall benefit concert directed by Charles Leonard Fletcher raised funds for the Vincent memorial. Performers included Mile Stella Bonheur with soprano voice, Harry Scanchard and George Silverman, plus Gio B. Ronconi, James Gilrain, Annie Davies, Hubert W. Pierce, J. Joseph Dolan, Mae Hussey, Harry Blanchard, Bertha C. Smith. The Imperial Banjo and Mandolin Quartette and Amelia Grant as accompanist provided major entertainment.

Charles Leonard Fletcher Union Hall Harry Scanchard George Silverman Signor Gio. B. Ronconi James Gilrain Annie Davies Hubert W. Pierce J. Joseph Dolan Mae Hussey Harry Blanchard Bertha C. Smith Amelia Grant

New England excursionists praise Tallapoosa prospects

At a March 24 1890 meeting in Tallapoosa Georgia New England excursionists thanked the Pallapoosa Land Mining and Manufacturing Company for hospitality and praised the citys healthful setting natural resources and citizen energy. They credited R L Spencer E P Carpenter and others for efforts and signed the note with seventy six prominent New Englanders.

New England Tallapoosa Pallapoosa Land, Mining & Manufacturing Company R. L. Spencer E. P. Carpenter New

Hats and Humans at Jackson Co Hats Store

A street corner observation on hats as a social index leads to promotional copy for Jackson & Co at 126 Tremont Street. The ad touts the largest and best variety of hats for Easter and spring refreshment, promising a “new lease of respectability” with new headgear.

Dr. Holmes Jackson & Co Tremont Street

Superior Court Second Session March 28: Anderson v Clark

In the action of tort, Nicholas Anderson sues George Clark for injuries after a ship tackle accident aboard the Nellie G Thurston on Jan 8 1888. Jury ruled for defendant. Barry v Malone contract suit for 359 dollars plus bottles and beer, awarded 37898 to plaintiff. Juries excused. motions for new trials heard. trial lists adjusted for April sessions.

Superior Court Mason Nicholas Anderson George Clark Nellie G. ‘Thurston Grand Banks J. M. Browne A. H. Russell C. W. Bartlett Clinton Gage Daniel L. Barry James H. Malone Martin P. J. Doherty W. H. H. Emmons

Lowell Superior Court Tort Actions Involving Lynch and Christy

Middlesex sessions record two tort actions. James Lynch administrator sues Patrick Queenan for 10000 damages over a sixteens year old minor dieing from a burst barrel of ale near Boston and Maine railroad. David Christy’s administrator sues Lowell and Dracut Street Railway for 6000 damages after Christy was thrown from a streetcar and died. Trial underway with legal counsel listed.

Middlesex Lowell Sherman James Lynch Charles H. Lynch Patrick F. Queenan Boston & Maine Railroad Atkinson C. Varnum David Christy Lowell & Dracut Street Railway Company Christy George F. Richardson Charles 8. Lilly Burke Lowell H Sullivan

Amesbury constable liable in tort for attachment and trespass

Superior Civil Court case summaries list D. J. Lowell versus C. E. Kennard and L. Thompson minor, by father W B Thompson, versus Boston and Maine railroad. First suit: attachment on household furniture under $300 and a keeper placed in home. verdict 25 dollars for plaintiff. Second suit: railroad accident left son with one leg. judge directed verdict for defendant. Supreme Court on exceptions. Jury cases to be concluded Monday. divorce and jury waived matters to follow.

Superior Civil Court Essex Lawrence J. P. Sweeney N. N. Jones W. H. Moody J. ‘I. Choate G. L. Shompson W. B.chompson Boston & Maine Railroad Young Thompson Supreme Court John BP Sweeney Burley Samuel Lincoln

Insolvency Court adjournments and discharges list

In Suffolk County insolvency court on March 28 deadlined third meetings were held with discharges granted for Patrick Gallagher Francis E Gould Thomas Clue Amelia H Gerstel Charles G Patterson Dowley Proctor Edward Jb Coburn James CG Webber August Young William P Costello. Discharges refused for Andrew P Stone adjourned to June 20 William J Stevens June 20 Pierce Quirk discharge refused meeting closed Braddock Presley adjourned to May 23 Louis Nathersey refused meeting closed Moran H Mintz discharge refused Fred M Whitney adjourned to April 26 John A Gill adjourned to April 25 William A Smith third meeting adjournment April 26 other cases adjourned to April 11 or May 30. First meetings noted for Dennis F Griffin Peter S Maher assignee closed second meeting May 3 Joseph P Miller Charles E Braman assignee Spencer C Dodge second hearing on composition and confirmed Willard S Rand creditors petition dismissed with no appearance.

Patrick Gallagher Francis E. Gould Thomas Clue Amelia H. Gerstel Charles G. Patterson Dowley & Proctor Edward Jb. Coburn James CG. Webber August Young William P. Costello Andrew P. Stone William J. Stevens Pierce Quirk Braddock & Presley Louis Nathersey Moran H. Mintz Fred M. Whitney John A. Gill William A. Smith Same Joseph P. Miller Charles E. Braman Spencer C. Dodge Willard S. Rand

Boston Evangelical Church Union Meet Sets Mission Plan

The Evangelical Alliance in Boston holds a preparatory meeting with pastors Adams Gumbart Bates Gould Gregg Foster and Bixey plus lay reps to discuss a proposed church union for mission work. A Monday evening gathering March 31 at the Reformed Episcopal Church will consider the topic and invite others to participate without committing any church.

Evangelical Alliance Boston R. J. Adams D.D A. 5. Gumbart The Baptists L. B. Bates Albert Gould Methodists David Gregg Addison P. Foster J. P. Bi

Bible Reading by Miss Guinness at WCTU Meeting

Miss Lucy E. Guinness of London will give a Bible reading at the next Women's Christian Temperance Union meeting on March 31 at 3 pm in the YWCA hall at 40 Berkeley Street. All ladies, especially the younger ones, are invited.

Lucy E. Guinness London Women’s Christian Temperance Union Young Woman’s Christian Association Berkeley Street

Spring and Summer Goods Opening at Charles A Smith Co

The notice invites patrons to visit Charles A Smith Co for spring and summer fashions at 18 and 20 School street. New England City excursion from Boston starts Saturday April 12 with trains from Fitchburg to New England City via Cincinnati. City lot sales begin Tuesday April 15 with Fuller details from New England Company Boston.

Charles A. Smith & Co School Street New England City New England Company Boston Chattanooga Fitchburg Station Cincinnat Beacon Street Com

Religious services and sermons listed for Boston area churches

Morning and afternoon services noted at numerous churches including Arlington Street Cravuron Baptist Tabernacle Bowdoin Square and others. Preachers named include Rev Merle St Croix Wright Minot J Savage M Kt Deming and Stopford Wentworth Brooke with themes on Mind of Christ and spiritual topics. Continuous services Sunday schedules with baptism and Sunday schools.

Watches and whiskey in wartime notices from Boston

A fragmented wartime notice discusses watches made in the United States and the demand for them. It mentions G. O Tayl? Old Bourbon and G. O Taylor Rye Whiskey and urges proper labeling. The fragment ends with Chester H. Graves & Sons as proprietors in Boston.

Unites States G. O. Tayi G. O Taylor Chester H. Graves & Sons Boston

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