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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1893
Page
6
Massachusetts probate notices cite heirs and interested parties regarding wills and executors for Andrew Wiggin, George Towle, Rosa Peirano, Michael ONeill, and others. Citations require appearance at Boston Probate Court with dates in 1893 and 1895, public notice in the Boston Post weekly for three weeks.
Lottie V Waycott of Boston files for divorce from Samuel A Waycott of Chicago, alleging three years of desertion since March 15 1890 and requesting custody of their children Lottie M Waycott and Samuel A Waycott. Boston Post publication and service ordered for notice before May first Monday, 1893.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Suffolk Probate Court cites next of kin and creditors in the estate of Esther Nelson deceased to appear April 6 1898 in Boston to show cause why administration should be granted to Bardsard Nelson without surety. Public notice to run weekly for three weeks in Boston Post. Judge Joan W. McKim dates March 24, 1893.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Probate Court cites heirs and kin regarding the will of Nellie A Batchelder late of Boston. William J Batchelder petitions letters testamentary without bond. Hearing set for April 6, 1893 at Boston Probate Court, with publication in the Boston Post for three weeks.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts probate citation to next of kin and creditors regarding Thomas F Hughes late of Boston applying for administration to Mary Hughes without bond. Court to convene April 6 1893 at ten in the forenoon in Boston Suffolk County. Public notice required weekly for three weeks in the Boston Post with last publication two days before court. Judge Joan W McKim.
In Suffolk County Boston March 23 1893 the Municipal Court orders publication to notify the American Engineer Publishing Company Park Manufacturing Company American Steam Gauge Company and George E Mitchell trustees of pending contract suit for 203.50 plus interest filed by William Hugiles of Chicago against the defendants. Publication to run in Boston Post weekly for three weeks and action continued to April 8 1893 or until notice is given.
January 1898 Superior Court sitting orders plaintiff Joseph H. Nichol of Boston to publish notice to nonresident defendants Thomas B. Riter William H. Conley copartners of Pittsburgh and West End Street Railway Company to appear May first next before Boston court to answer a four thousand dollar claim dated October 13, 1892.
Edward T. Feron of New York credits Dr. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy with restoring his health after five years of decline. He reports sleep, strength, and the ability to work returning after using four bottles, and recommends the product as a safe spring medicine sold for $1 at drug stores.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Suffolk ss Superior Court January 1898 orders defendants not resident to appear May first. Weston Street Railway Co. sued for fifteen hundred dollars arising October 13, 1592. Attested order to publish in Boston Post weekly for three weeks. Continuous until served.
J F Foster spoke before the banks committee amid labor interests hearings. A gasoline stove exploded at Somerville Electric Light works causing a small fire. George T Lincoln, now in Newton, helps lead Boston City Press Association with D J McGrath. Mrs J S Milner hosted Union Square Baptist women at 82 Highland Ave. E S Vootcheff lectured at Highland Avenue Unitarian Church on Turkish social life in native costume with blackboard illustrations. proceeds to lecturer. A subscription party to be held in Clarendon Hall with Cushing's orchestra for dancing. Board of Aldermen meets at 4 PM for the annual appropriation bill. Old Powr Howse.
In United States District Court March 28 civil dockets show cross libels by Metropolitan Steamship and British & North American Steam Navigation against the Steamer Ottoman and Steamer H M Whitney over a September 28 1592 collision in Boston Harbor with negligence contested. Attorneys for both sides listed. Criminal Session notes grand jury reports of about seventy five indictments for internal revenue violations and one for Francesco Accetta of North Adams for importing an alien Benito Marchesani from Italy under the contract labor law. he pleaded guilty and was fined 375 dollars.
The Supreme Judicial Court for the Commonwealth lists equity cases heard on March 28 with judges Fielp C J Allen Hoymes Morton and Latharop presiding. Case numbers include 862 Evans vs Wall and 710 Moors vs Washburn among others with respective counsel.
Nancy H. Watson sues Irving A. Davis and Joel R. Wyman to enjoin the sale of Chelsea property and void Davis’s mortgage. Wyman’s $2000 mortgage to ex-Judge Eben Hutchinson was followed by a $600 loan and a new $2600 mortgage, to be treated as first, with Hutchinson assigning the mortgage and later the first mortgage to Davis. Heard. decision reserved. Also noted is Marcus Morton’s report on the Solid Rock order assets and certificate claims.
Suffolk Superior Court equity session grants temporary injunction to stop selling horses at a Washington street stable leased for a livery and boarding business. Hammond J. heard the case. W B Sprout for complainant Gaston and Snow for respondent. Court reopens for previously assigned causes.
In Middlesex County Cambridge on March 28 the Superior Court notes the second session is hearing uncontested libels for divorce and the remaining uncontested items are in order. Contested libels are in order and will be heard in the third session. The third session also has the entire list of contested libels in order.
The 1893 ad urges insisting on G. O. Taylor Old Bourbon and Pure Rye Whiskeys as the trade mark product from C. H. Graves & Sons, bottled in Boston and sold nationwide by druggists and grocers. It cites the New York Recorder praising the whiskeys and promises nickel plated corkscrews to customers who visit the Boston shop at 35 Hawkins Street.
Beginning Monday the Old Colony and Boston & Maine will run four direct passenger trains daily between Worcester and Fitchburg with principal stops, shortening the trip to just under an hour. The plan follows talks between railroad officials and the Worcester and Fitchburg Boards of Trade.
In South Boston Father Harkins forms the St. Augustine's Catholic Association to lead district efforts with a gymnasium reading room and social rooms in Father O Callaghan's new building on E street. The Mosquito Fleet Yacht Club ends its season with a banquet at Quincey House on April 5 and a Kerosene Associates meeting plans a Pilgrim Hall ball for April 7. many local notices follow.
A mass meeting in Central Hall backed University extension with a course on American Political and Constitutional History. East Boston University Centre officers named, and Charles F. A. Currier hired to teach beginning April 5. Also reported are a Holy Cross confirmation at St Marys Free Church, a Lyceum Hall tunnel meeting with Edward Atkinson as speaker, a William E. Allen Jr funeral, a Masonic Hall dance, Women’s Relief Corps event, a 3:52 am fire at 96 Sumner Street causing 500 in damage, and General Warren Commandery annual dance at Armory Hall.
The town's notices report the funeral of Louis P Guelpa from 173 Winnisimmet street and St Rose Church with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery, escorted by Theodore Winthrop Post. Also listed are a High School teachers reception, an Odd Fellows entertainment, Suffolk Club banquet at Quincy House, Salvation Army two weeks of prayer, and club activities including the Malden Bicycle Club joining and Academy of Music audience for business men jubilee. Additional items include Calvin M Luther funeral at 13 Chestnut street and Garden Cemetery, Alfarita Council D of P annual dance, Clan Cameron Argyll meeting, Women’s Auxiliary Y M C A social April 10, Winnisimmet Bicycle Club election, and Ladies Auxiliary St Rose T A & B officers.
April 9 a grand musical and literary entertainment will raise funds for the Sunday school at St. Gregory's basement. Dorchester avenue work blasts on with little chance of summer completion. Chickasawb ut Club dines at the Thorndike. Judge Putnam to speak for Republicans. Catholic Union prepares for fair in new building. Lectures, music by Quincy Trio, and club receptions fill the week. Dorchester Athletic Club, Rankin dancing class, and a Mutual Improvement debate on Women Suffrage are noted, with Easter watch prize details and social gatherings across multiple venues.
The Charlestown column notes a lively April 11 Druid gathering at Monument Hall with decor, dignitaries, McCabe’s Orchestra and a promenade concert. Eight marines depart from the Charlestown Navy Yard for Washington and Chicago World’s Fair duties. Easter service helpers include soprano Mrs E Humphrey Allen and Rev Frank H Hinman. Fenelon Reading Circle delays to April 13. Sinker Club hosts James P Mellen’s supper with guests. Seventeenth of June Carnival Association meets. Ezra Trull Camp officers installed. Leota Council Daughters of Pocahontas active at Abbotsford Hall. Charlestown Council Royal Arcanum marks twelfth anniversary with social event. A gasoline stove explosion caused a small fire at 26 Main street.
Ex amazes with Mae Agnes Maguire contralto at 18 under Lenfest. Mentions George Thurston Jr absence, Charlie’s recovery, and Alexander Blackburn’s pastorate recognition with brief invited clergy. Brattle Hall readings by Hannibal Williams on A Winter’s Tale. Davises tour Florida two months. Citizens Trade Association to discuss park issue with numerous speakers, including Eliot and Bancroft. O J B Brooks visits Poland, Mo. Clancy plans Savannah trip. Harvard Bridge.
SRICHTON F H Stearns, inspector of Division 9, is home with the grip on Eliot street Cambridge. M J Hathaway at Allston serves in his stead during illness. A 14 year old Sawyer Loring of Franklin street discharged a loaded revolver by accident, nearly injuring a finger. C F E Dinsmore, Oak Square line conductor, has recovered from measles and returns to duty. William B Chubb takes over B F Smith’s sheep skins and sumac business at 56 Purchase street. Miss Gaselon, formerly with Dame Stoddard Kendall, has left for Chicago. she was respected as a church member at Congregational BEACON PARK.
In Washington the Senate laid over resolutions to elect a secretary, sergeant-at-arms, and chaplain who were to take office June 5. The body also moved to investigate alleged criminal embezzlement against Senator Roach and heard a minority report finding Lee Mantle not entitled to Montana's seat. The session adjourned at 12 35 until tomorrow noon.
Mrs J M Sears gifts chimes to Church of St Augustine on Phillips Street as a memorial to Bishop Brooks friendship with colored people. Blessing scheduled for Saturday at 5 30 pm with first Easter vesper, bells to ring multiple times on Easter Day. Local residents praise the musical addition and novelty on Beacon Hill.
Maurice Corcoran, tied to a January diamond theft worth $800, was sentenced in Superior Criminal Court to two years in the House of Correction. A friend of Charlie Rogers, Corcoran's opium addiction framed his choice of punishment, as he warned reformatories are described as a play house and useless for reform.
An unusual opportunity to secure an attractive hall stand is offered at Paine's 45 Canal Street this week. They display charming new spring styles just completed, appealing to renters who value order and neatness in a living space.
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