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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1888
Page
8
Unprecedented attractions for Easter week offer Worsted Dress Suits for men and boys and Sawyer Woollen Company suitings at exceptionally low prices. The sale runs from Wednesday March 28 through the week at the Continental store, featuring the most extraordinary bargains yet shown to Continental patrons.
The present week features several new styles placed on counters by the Sawyer Woollen Co. These additions expand offerings of their best double-and-twist line for customers seeking updated fabric textures and patterns.
Boston store promotes Sawyer Woollen Co. suits with deep discounts in multiple lots. Lot 5 to 9 offer 400 suits each in various fabrics, all at $10 per suit, plus 400 pairs all wool cassimere pants at $2, samples available. Children’s clothing also advertised for Easter Week.
Assabet All-Wool Indigo Blue Suits priced at 3.00 per suit claim value of 5.50 and a written guarantee.LOT 11 BLACK AND WHITE MIXED SCOTCH CASSIMERE SUITS for boys 5 to 12 at 2.50. LOT 12 BOYS ALI WOOL CASSIMERE SUITS at 2.50. LOT 13 CHILDREN KNEE-PANTS at 0.50. 400 samples and returns offered, Faster Week sale aims to exceed prior years.
The April pilot chart summarizes March’s severe North Atlantic storms, their tracks, wind forces, and barometric readings, noting three major cyclones and a vast coastal storm from Hatteras to New England. It also lists recent earthquake shocks at sea, shipping obstructions along the coast, and proposed Transatlantic routes for April, with guidance for eastward and westward passages and warnings to report evolving obstructions.
The Continental Clothing House lists four lot sales of suits. Lot 1 offers 200 pure black worsted whipcord suits by Riverside Worsted Co at $10. Lot 2 offers 100 pure worsted whipcord youths’ suits at $10. Lot 3 offers 800 all wool oxford cheviot suits by Dolan Mills at $6.50. Lot 4 offers 200 all wool cheviot light ecru brown plaid suits at $6.50. Samples may be sent with returns accepted if not worth claimed values.
A shipping notice lists numerous sunken schooners and vessels near Barnegat including Lizzie Wilson Neilie Jerrell Marietta Steelman E C Knight Katie Ranger and E B Everman with locations by Barnegat light Tucker's Beach and Absecon plus wrecks and masts above water. Weather forecast follows noting westerly winds lighter than last month possible gales north of 62nd parallel icebergs near 40 to 60 W and fog near Grand Banks and U S coast with northeast trades moving northward.
Easter week crowds fill the Continental Clothing House at 744 to 766 Washington Street Boston as spring suits go for unusually low prices. Whipcard suits priced at 10 dollars come from Riverside Worsted Company Providence, with the store touting low prices and perfect fits.
It is this morning that Chandler and Co. on Winter street begin their full assortment of misses jackets and dresses plus children garments. They offer during vacation week special inducements in abort goods and call attention to exclusive dress novelties and rich plaid and stripe fabrics from French models. Ladies urged to attend the spring sale.
An advertisement from G W Simmons & Co calls for a special class of men. It promises "Urings" and urges a timely response, warning that failing to act would be an error of judgment.
The New York and New England railroad will run a Sunday train to meet the Boston departure to accommodate passengers attending a Music Hall performance by the Handel and Haydn Society. Quaker rolled cars claim lasting freshness and flavor.
A letter from Congressman Breckinridge of Arkansas responds to claims that Democratic members of the Ways and Means Committee agreed with New England textile interests to retain the present compound wool duties and adopt ad valorem rates. He states no agreement was made and discusses cotton and yarn tax details.
The Raymond and Whitcomb company announces a last Washington trip planned for Friday April 27. An extra five day excursion includes extensive sight seeing in the capital and its surroundings. Descriptive circulars are available from W Raymond at 206 Washington Street and from the Pacific coast trips on April 26 and May 3.
Dr Hall spoke at Jefferson Physical Laboratory detailing electric lighting methods. He explained battery types used for arc light and noted Edison inventions enabling twelve sixteen candle power lamps at two cents per hour and 600 hour life with an air tight carbon bulb.
Sunday notices list services across South Congregational Temple First Spartan Temple Arlington Street Council Tabernacle Bowdoin Square and Union Hall. Various sermons Easter themes include Thy Brother Shall Rise Again Now Much Have Others Had to Forgive and Overlook in You and Me What of It. Public cordially invited with special musical selections and baptisms.
Daily services during passion week at King's Chapel begin at 1 p.m. each day and on Good Friday at 1 a.m. Sermon by Rey. A. Peabody D.D.
Lot No 10 lists 300 indigo blue all wool boy suits size 5 to 13 from Assabet Woollen Co. New stock just placed on counters this week. Fresh goods described as new and ready for purchase.
Milk prices in the city may rise by two cents per can due to stricter enforcement of the 13 or 18 percent solid standard and higher grain costs. Contractors and milkmen say the extra two cents should come from producers, dealers, and some consumers, while most buyers would not see a full one cent per quart increase.
The firm at 622 Washington Street announces a sale of spring coats with silk or satin lining in six styles for 15 dollars. Goods vary in price, offering both lower and higher options, and will be placed on sale this morning.
Nelson J William B Perry found guilty of embezzling a letter and its contents. Matteo Barbara charged with taking a letter to Annie Cahill, not guilty, and discharged. Michael O'Brien pleaded guilty to passing a counterfeit silver dollar. indictment filed. Lewis Buckner on trial for opening and embezzling a letter to Louis Buckner. draft trial unfinished.
The Supreme Judicial Court for the Commonwealth held a March session with justices Morton, Devens and Allen and Holmes Jr. Present were cases Harris versus Carter and five others. Arguments covered insolvency proceedings for Baker & Oliver and related bank petition defenses, with defendants represented by Richardson, Fitz and other counsel.
Supreme Judicial Court of Essex County reports a contract action by Gyles Merrill against the executors of Hiram Peaslee for $5000 note dated Oct 27 1875. The note arose from a coerced marriage settlement after Peaslee allegedly abused his wife Abby Rowe. Trial judge Brigham ruled no legal consideration and instructed verdict for defendants. exceptions sustained noting the note was given on an illegal and against public policy consideration. Attorneys J P and B B Jones for plaintiff Moody and Bartlett for executors.
In Middlesex Superior Court on March 30 Judge Thompson presided with Killion and McDavitt of Cambridge charged with liquor selling each fined 50 plus costs. Hemmenway of Hudson acquitted of felonious assault. Donnelly of Natick sentenced to one year at the house of correction from South Boston after expiration. Boyle of Maiden charged with liquor nuisance fined 200 plus costs and three months at the house of correction. J W.
The New England Railroad Club meets April 11 1988 at 7 30 p m to discuss Heating Passenger Cars by Steam. A tariff discussion occurs April 2 at 674 Tremont street led by Rev J G Brooks of Brockton. Florists report ample Easter flowers and lower prices. The Gettysburg cyclorama remains popular at 401 Tremont street. A 12 round sparring match between Jack Green and Joe Kennedy ends in a draw under Crib Club auspices. Albert Sawyer reportedly left Boston for the South on Savannah steamers. police investigate. Scull & Bradley have moved to 85 Water street from Devonshire street. Hon R R Bishop becomes Superior Court judge per Governor Ames.
The New York Calcium Light Company will move its city branch next Tuesday from 333 Washington Street to 325 Washington Street. Mr. H. F. Magee, long connected with European steamship lines in Boston, represents the company here and has overseen its work at venues like the Park Theatre and Grand Opera House.
The Fall River line will operate Sundays and weekdays from next Sunday through year end. Music is featured on the steamers year round. The Pilgrim and Providence are currently in service.
On Wednesday April 25 a Thomas Cook travel party departs New York for a 100 day tour through England and the Continent. The excursions are personally conducted with traveling expenses included. Full details are available from Messrs Thomas Cook & son at 332 Washington Street.
The Boston Pants Company advertises satisfactory trousers for a small sum of three dollars and suits to order for 1288 dollars, with higher grade goods at similar figures. Office listed at 111 Chauncy Street.
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