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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1889

Page

8

Semi annual bank dividends and April payments in Boston

Bank dividend table shows sixty banks within Boston limits with varied rates. several banks cut or raise rates and capital changes include Third National increasing capital to 1,000,000. Interest and dividends totaling over 19.5 million will be paid in April including large bond and stock payouts. notes on Mexican Central Railroad, Union Pacific grants, Bay State Gas, Boston Gas, Sugar Refineries extra dividend, and other quarterly or special payments across multiple cities and securities.

Boston Post Joseph G. Martin State Street Boston Bunker Hill Eagle Exchange Hamilton Old Boston Suffolk Washington Webster Broadway Third National London Boston Gas Company Sugar Refineries New York Boston Suspender Company Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Atchison Hanover National Bank New England Mason Northern Pacific Eastern Railway Company of Minnesota Lee, Higginson & Co Oregon, Railway & Navigation Company Amt Capital Atlantic Natl Boylston Central National City National Commonwealth Continental Nat Eagle National Eliot National Everett National Exchange Nat'l Faneuil First National First Ward Fourth Nat'l Freeman's Nat Globe National Hamilton Nat'l Hide & Leather Howard Nat'l Lincoln Nat'l Manufacturers Market National Maverick Nat'l Mechanics Mt. Vernon N.mkt Brigh North National North America Second Nat’l Security Nat’l Suffolk Nat’l Nat’l Tremont Nat’l Bath, Barre & A1 Gardner Kos & L Bur & Mo L B&q Conn &P Sam Smith Y. J Kane Law & Law Louisville St Louis Lst Gs Pyle Maine New Mexico Nebraska Olt & Burl Lst Hill & Desotois Salem & Lowell St Johnsbury & L Union Pac Boston Gas Co Boston Loan Co Iss & Ie Bos Klee ‘Light Braintree Ater Charlestown Cis Chisos & Liv Con Roll Stock Co Danville Paishackes Seale Eliot Ins Co Equit Mort Co Ins Co Farmers’ Loan & Trust of Kan Fort Worth Land & St RR Frenchman’s Bay Home Sav Bk Lakeside & Moorhead RR Lime Rock RR Lombard Martini Lexington (Kv Hyd Mfg Co Lewis Wharf Manchester Mills Mass & Southern Con Co Middlesex Bk Co Marshall Water Co McKay & Olan Lastin McKay & Thompsn Ene Ma Millers River Gas JO Eee Napa Quicksilver Nat Terrace Mort Nor Amer Ins Va Etn & Imp Co Inv Senate John H. Mahoney Frederick F. Dougherty

Constitutional amendments spark legislative clash in session

In the Senate a proposal to end legislative sessions on the first Wednesday in May, cap salaries at 750 dollars, and pay travel allowances for members was reported. The Meigs elevated railway plan faces hurdles with General Butler and supporters pushing for authority to build and use the system.

Meigs L Butler Senate Committee On Mcattrick House

Newburyport Sewage Bill Debated and House Actions

House discussion on a Newburyport sewerage and disposal system bill includes an amendment to allow state health board approval alternatives. The bill advances to engrossment. Other items cover eight hour public employee law, a paid Boston public institutions board, and various municipal and state provisions.

Newburyport Pike State Board of Health Cook Kingsley Cambridge Symonds House Frank K. Foster Howard Fall River Hathorne Senate Boston

Orders of the Day House and Senate calendars

The record lists House and Senate calendar items with reports accepted as expedient or inexpedient, including amendments to acts, hours of labor, railway fare practices, and local bond or loan authorizations. It notes bills passed to engrossed status and various local and municipal measures across several towns and districts.

Thomas I. Green Essex County Commissioners Newburyport Brockton Senate Roxbury Boston Worcester Weymouth Jockton Baldwinsville Templeton Altham

Use Horsford's Acid Phosphate for Malaria Convalescence

Dr. E G Davies of De Smet South Dakota endorses Horsford's Acid Phosphate for malaria convalescence and prevention when water is poor. He notes benefits in preventing summer illnesses and correcting water related kidney and bowel issues.

Horsford E. G. Davies de Smet, Dak

Supreme Judicial Court March session notes cases argued

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court met on March 29 with Justices Morton, Field, Devens, W Allen, and Holmes Jr. Arguments heard in cases Nos. 597 Hodgkins v Farrington, 598 Union Cattle Co. v International Trust, 654 Henry Arms v Manning, 601 Middlesex Co. v Lane, 602 Middlesex Co. v McCue. Criminal docket to be heard Monday with equity to follow. list Nos. 594 605 607 610 612 613 614 616.

Supreme Judicial Court The Commonwealth Morton C.J. Field Devens W. Allen Holmes, Jr Frank E. Hodgkins Isaac Farrington R. M. Morse, Jr W. 8. Hamlin W. B. French Union Cattle Company Et al International Trust Company J. J. Warner

Probate court list shows April 1 returnable matters in Suffolk

Suffolk County probate court schedules on March 20 list transactions for April 1 including administration royalties guardianships and trustees accounts. Names such as John G Blunt Edward Brown Nicholas Cannata James Giblin Mary Fairfield and many others appear with cases for sale of real estate probate administration and trust accounts.

Suffolk County John G. Blunt Emund J. Bradlee Lenell Helen C. Bradiee Edward W. Brown Randolph Campbell Nicholas Cannata Michael Donahoe Clarence Estes Mary E. Fairfield William C. Fairfield Keey Anes K. Fitzmeyer James J. Giblin Dennis Griffin James Guild Samuel C. Hale Eliza Ann Hales Daniel Kartnnett Bridgetearn Mary J. Hearn James Ces James Hearn Jestine M. Hennessey John Kehew Ariel Low General Trust Harriet P. Poor Mary Lynch William K. Mahoney Theresa McCullough Hannah Milner Maria C. Noonan Charles J. O'Connell Mary EF. Perry Catherine Ritchie Hannah Robie Ann Rourke Martha H. Skelton Charlotte W. Smith Josiah Stedman Chirissa Stedman Charles Strong George Tyner Anna M. Werner Peter Werner John White Henry M. Wightman Joseph M. Wightman John Ballard Thomas H. Perkins, Jr David Vinal

Insolvency Court Orders and Discharges in Suffolk County

In Suffolk County Insolvency Court March 29 Judge McKim and Mayer Cohen discharge actions on Mayer J Cohen. Pope & Co. receives a dividend of 8.44 percent. Several cases, including Tileston Bros and Marr Bros with assignees, are continued to April. First hearing for Rufus F. Clark on composition set, Irwin & Snow and Fitzpatrick also continue to April 12.

Suffolk County McKim Mayer J. Cohen W. C. Pope & Co J. Henry Stevenson Tileston Bros C. B. Maury Harrison Durham Marr Bros Henry W. Folsom Rufus F. Clark Irwin & Snow John J. Fitzpatrick

Lowell Superior Court Dockets Include Multiple Verdicts

Middlesex County Lowell court reports verdicts in trespass and damages cases. Thomas McCarty vs Thomas O Neill ends with $700 for plaintiff. Charles H Whitney sues City of Lowell seeks $185 over a manhole incident injuring a horse. Additional trials listed with Donnelly and Conroy cases and several docketed suits against Gilkede.

Superior Court Middlesex County Lowell Mason Thomas McCarty Thomas O'Neill Summer Street F. W. Qua William F. Eee J. Crowley Charles H. Whitney City of Liberty Square Pratt & Quinn L. ‘Trull City John Conroy Peter Donnelly Lynn Dutton Street J. Morrison Donoghu

Liquor nuisance and other offenses heard in Middlesex Court

In Cambridge on March 29 Judge Thompson presided. Thomas G. Merriam of Woburn faces liquor nuisance charges with $100 fine and costs and four months in the house of correction. Mortimer Downey of Cambridge $50 and costs and three months. William Sewall of Everett lewdness with sixty days in the house of correction. Jeremiah Lehan of Newton drunkenness six months. John F. Connor of Cambridge idle and dis orderly person four months. Walter Anderson of Malden liquor keeping $50 and costs. Court now adjourned without day.

Superior Court Middlesex County Cambridge Thompson Thomas G. Merriam Woburn House of Correction Mortimer Downey William Sewall Everett Jeremiah Lehan Newton John F. Connor Walter Anderson Malden Gourt

Lawsuit roundup from Essex County court cases

Superior Court notes March 29 docket with Dewey J. presiding. Phillips vs Pedrick, land damages claim over gravel use on private way. verdict for defendant. Lynskey vs Methuen for $2000 personal injuries from defective sidewalk. trial held with defense. Several cases adjourned to follow-up sessions.

Essex County Lawrence Dewey Willard P. Phillips William R. Pedrick North Andover George L. Weil William H. Moody A. C Lynskey v Cooney Chase of Methuen Lawrence Lumber Kimball Vy Chap- Co Babcockman Newmarket Savings Cronin City of BK Royal Ins Haverhill. Co Liverpool Whitcomb Vy Boston Clhiase Et al. v Maine Ri. Greene

Forsartu and Harpy Jr Annie Richards probationed for attempted abandonment

In the March 29 criminal session, Annie Richards was placed on probation for attempting to abandon her child at the South End. John A. McDonald received a one year sentence in the house of correction for obtaining $10 by false pretences from Edward Williams and appealed. He was held $300 for next Tuesday on a separate charge of defrauding Crawfor House proprietors for $105.

Forsartu and Harpy, Jr Annie Richards South End John A. McDonald Edward Williams House of Correction Crawfor House

Better Than Medicine A Good Bed For Sound Sleep

An advocacy for investing in a quality bed to ensure restful sleep, stressing that sleep fuels health and daily achievement. Recommends Paine's Furniture Company on Canal Street as a reliable local source for quality beds.

Paine’s Furniture Company Canal Street

Christy’s Spring English Defby Styles For Gentlemen

L. P. Hollander & Co at 82 and 83 Boylston Street present Christy’s English Defbys for spring styles for gentlemen and boys. A full line of American makes in correct styles is announced at reasonable prices.

Christy L. P. Hollander & Co Boylston Street

Health tonic ad urges hair vitality with Warner’s Log Cabin

An old newspaper insert promotes Warner’s Log Cabin Hair Tonic as a cure for aging hair roots. It claims vigorous, healthy hair behavior with regular use and lists druggists as the sellers.

Pearline Offers Superior Dish Washing and Cleaning

There are many ways to wash dishes but Pearline provides perfectly clean and bright results for dishes glassware and silver. As a powder it cleans sinks basins and waste pipes and saves labor in laundry and house cleaning. Pearline is harmless like fine castile soap and is sold only by grocers. beware of imitations.

Tames Pyle New York

City Notes Include Death at Moon Street and Local Events

Ten year old Alice Dolan died of heart disease at home 16 Moon Street yesterday morning. Demolition of granite building 47 State Street has begun. New England Society for the Suppression of Vice reports 223.50 receipts last year and lists officers. Farmers meeting at 45 Milk Street today discusses apple orchard with O. B. Hadwen of Worcester. Brown University President Edward G. Robinson will preach at King's Chapel at 4 p.m. on Sunday on Character and Personal Immorality. Somerville Tennis Club to play The Young Mrs Winthrop at the YMCA Wednesday evening. Mrs. E. S. Batchelder of Bradley, Hubbard Manufacturing Company, reports health improving during winter in Georgia. Fencing exhibition Friday April 5 at 8 p.m. in Athletic Club gymnasium. Annual meeting Monday April 8 at 8 p.m. Rev. W. S. Haven to speak on temperance at YM A Boys' Tuesday meeting at 4 p.m.

Alice Dolan Moon Street State Street New England Society For the Suppression of Vice Charles J. Bishop Frederick B. Allen Arthur B. Ellis Charles F. Wyman J. D. W. French William H. Ladd John P. Almy W. K. Blodger, Jr Benjamin F. Redfern Albert G. Lawson Milk Street O. B. Hadwen Worcester Edward G. Robinson D.D Brown University King’s Chapel Somerville Tennis Club Winthrop Young Men’s Christian Union E. 8. Batchelder Batchelder Bradley, Hubbard Manufacturing Company Georgia W. S. Haven Temple Street M. E Young Men’s Christian Association Boylston Berkeley Streets

Nine men injured as staging collapses on Constitution wharf roof

Nine workers fell twenty feet when scaffolding gave way while whitewashing the roof at Constitution wharf. Injuries included internal damage and broken bones to Patrick Conley and John A. Campbell, spine injuries to Michael McDonald and Thomas Manning, facial injuries to John A. Campbell, and bruises or sprains to John Bean John Grady John Moore A. Wilson and Michael McGuire.

Constitution Wharf Patrick Conley Boston Highlands John Bean Terrace Street Roxbury John A. Campbell John Grady Michael McDonald Thomas Manning John A. Moore A. Wilson Michael McGuire

Transcontinental Spring Excursions From Boston May 2

Two grand sight seeing tours announced by Raymond and Whitcomb depart Boston on Thursday May 2. One 58 day route visits Colorado New Mexico and California with return via Ogden Salt Lake City Manitou Springs and Denver. The other 72 day tour goes to Colorado New Mexico California Pacific Northwest and Yellowstone returning via Northern Pacific. Elegant vestibuled trains with dining cars. Descriptive circulars available from W Raymond 296 Washington street opposite School street.

Colorado New Mexico California Ogden Salt Lake City Manitou Springs Denver Pacific Northwest Yellowstone National Park Northern Pacific Railroad Messrs. Raymond & Whitcomb Boston Riverside San Diego Long Beach Los Angeles Pasadena Santa Barbara San Rafael San Francisco Monterey Santa Cruz W. Raymond Washington Street School Street

Close of the Flower Show at Horti Cultural Hall

The Massachusetts Horticultural Society’s spring exhibition closed last evening. A standout display was a souvenir rose “Wootton” from Strauss & Co of Washington DC, winning a first class merit. F Rowland, gardener for Mrs Anna L Moting of Newton, earned a similar certificate for superior mignonette cultivation across six varieties. Three table designs for cut flowers debuted, with Norton Brothers winning first prize and Mrs A D Wood taking second.

Horticultural Hall Massachusetts Horticultural Society Wootton Philadelphia Childs

Boston School Regiment Anniversary Cotillon Dance

The Boston School Regiment held its twelfth annual Cotillon at Cotillon Hall with about 200 guests. Mrs. G. Boos and Mrs. E. P. Jackson served as chaperones, Major William Boos and Major Fred G. Jackson directed the floor, and Baldwin's Cadet Orchestra provided the music.

Boston School Regiment Cotillon Hall G. Boos E. P. Jackson William ‘I’. Boos Fred G. Jackson Baldwin

Slade's Amber Soap Rushes to Market Amid Advertising Pressure

The Granite City Soap Company accelerates production of Slade's Amber Soap after competitors publish rival explanations of the soap's mystic initials. Demand strains facilities, but with extra force the company expects to catch up. The soap gains popularity without endorsements from actresses.

Slade Granite City Soap Company

G W Simmons Offer Combines Suit At Low Price

G W Simmons & Co announces a seasonal combination suit for parents offering a jacket two pairs of pants and a cap at the cost of a standard suit. The advertisement notes high demand due to real merits and unusually low prices.

G. W. Simmons & Co North Street

Warner’s Log Cabin Hops and Buchy Remedy Ad

Dyspepsia torments never cease and may hinder work. The copy promotes Warner’s Log Cabin Hops and Buchy Remedy to restore stomach health and enable continued employment. Available from all druggists.

Warner

City Churches Hold Morning Services Across Boston

The Arlington Street Church and multiple parish houses schedule 10:30 a.m. sermons on temperance and faith. Sunday schools and vesper services follow, with concerts, lectures, and special Easter preparations announced at churches on Boylston, Berkeley, Clarendon, and surrounding streets.

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