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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1893
Page
7
A historical notice explains that a two cent stamp bearing three coupons entitles the holder to one book, with the date of coupon issuance listed as March 31, 1893. The promotion outlines how to redeem and what constitutes a qualifying stamp pack.
A partial catalogue page lists hundreds of authors and titles from Charles Reade to Mrs. Forrester and beyond. The dense excerpt enumerates multiple works with catalog numbers, spanning Victorian novels, tales, and plays, reflecting a diverse library collection with numerous authors such as Thackeray, Dickens, Oliphant, Trollope, and George Eliot.
A court issue of a bankruptcy warrant for Jameson Go to Boston, insolvent, prohibiting debt payments or property transfers. A creditors meeting to prove debts and appoint assignees is scheduled at the Court of Insolvency in the Probate Building, Court Square, Boston, on April 14, 1893 at 2 PM. Deputy Sheriff John F. Kelley and Messenger preside.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts insolvency. Messenger’s notice from Middlesex County Court of Insolvency states a warrant issued against Joun L. Holbrook plumber and tinsmith of Melrose. Creditors must prove debts and elect assignees at Cambridge on April 13, 1695 at 9:00 AM. Sheriff Man Lie Richards.
The subscriber has been duly appointed administrator of the estate of James F. Madden, late of Beeston, Suffolk. All persons with claims must exhibit them. indebted persons must pay to James F. Madden Admx at 71 Dover Street, Boston. March 22, 1893.
Yale University this morning bought from Mrs Helen A MacGill a valuable real estate parcel on High street between Elm and Wall with 286 feet frontage. The price ranged from 40000 to 50000 dollars. Officials did not disclose intended use but general opinion holds it will be for new dormitories.
A mother consoles her crying boy Willie with a wry moral about crying for nothing versus for something. The quip suggests tears for nothing yield consolation, while tears for a need may fail to fulfill the desire.
A dialogue shows Dingley Sr warning his son, the singer, that he will curb reckless actions. The son agrees, insisting any restraint include three figures, signaling a request or requirement for a three-number condition in the plan.
In United States Circuit Court March 80 Carpenter Reece Button Hole Machine Co vs Globe Button Hole Machine Co et al. Bill in equity seeks accounting and injunction over alleged patent infringement granted to John Reece. Respondents deny infringement. Bill dismissed with costs. Attorneys listed for both sides.
Supreme Judicial Court for the Commonwealth resumes equity cases and schedules a crowded docket. Cross libels over a Sept 28 1892 Boston Harbor collision are continued. Several cases including Emerson atkinson Cressey miners and traders national bank Chipman McClellan are noted as unfinished with attorneys listed. The criminal docket is set for Monday April 3 at 9 am.
In Suffolk Massachusetts March 30 1889 equity case Nancy H Watson v I A Davis and J E Wyman seeks to enjoin sale of Chelsea property by Davis assignee and to declare Davis mortgage void. Wymanowner of equity mortgaged 2000 to ex judge Eben Hutchinson in 1888 then arranged a 2600 mortgage with Hutchinson to cancel prior notes. Hutchinson assigned 2600 to Watson and delivered note while keeping 2000 note mortgage. Davis advertising sale for breach. Decree for Davis.
The people of the seventh district advocate George Fred Williams as their choice. They argue he would be elected and urge him to set aside personal preferences and answer the public call.
The schooner Ada K. Damon returned with flag at half mast as a snow storm drove four dories ten miles east of Highland Light. Three dories containing six men failed to return. efforts found two dories and gear, and one body at Wellfleet. Missing include Joseph Farrell Provincetown. James Tracey Boston. F.S. Mayo St Michael. Robert Woodly Cape Verde Islands. Joseph Rose Provincetown. and an unknown Portuguese husband with family in the Western Islands.
George A Chapin a confidential clerk for Joseph Henderson shot himself Wednesday night at his Pembroke street boarding house after a recent lung hemorrhage and rising despair. Aged about 28 he had served Henderson for eight years and was unmarried. He left the office after supper with Frank Brehi and was not seen alive again.
Mrs Boftins asks the doctor if her lungs harbor a serious issue. Dr Pulman reports the lungs are normal. She sighs, wondering how long she can live with healthy lungs.
Hicks notes that pilgrim mothers faced equal privations as the fathers and also had to coexist with them. Dickson asks why, prompting the remark that they endured hardships and navigated daily life together with the men.
In a terse exchange the speaker asks how to prove love while the other replies to stop speaking about it. The dialog centers on emotions and silences without further action or context.
Last night the Music Hall overflowed with friends of Master Frederick Foster Snow for his first annual concert, hailed a complete success. Upcoming events include a Mutual Benefit Association ball at Lyceum Hall next Monday and an Old Folks concert at Orient Heights M E Church with talent from multiple communities.
Charlestown hosts the second annual Unique Social Club concert next Sunday at Monument Hall featuring George Quinn on piano Fred Benjamin as baritone Miss Margaret Doherty contralto J J Doug lass reader Miss Mary Towle soprano George Graham monologue artist Professor J C Morrison musical artist Gas Martin reader Sadie Bordman reader Master James A Towle Musette Gibbs vocalists and the Ideal Glee Singers. Joe Sullivan farewell testimonial noted. he leaves for Washington to become Washington team shortstop. Events at St Marys Church include solemn high mass and tenebre readings. lace curtains catch fire but are extinguished. Box 424 unnecessary.
Dorchester hosts a piano orchestra night with readings by Miss Kitty Hudson and vocal numbers by Frederick O Brown at Knights of Honor Hall. A new coal elevator on Freeport Street receives its first cargo from the barge Alice, boasting 47 000 ton capacity. Mrs John A Andrew Tent1 DV plans its third annual social at Grand Army Hall on April 12. Dorchester Woman's club hears readings from A Dolls House at Dr Arthur Little's home. Dorchester sewer foreman Daniel Lynch receives a tribute banquet at Hendries as he becomes Boston wide chief inspector. Shalom Encampment grants third degree to several candidates. Card notices for Mr Edward Heubner’s birthday reception. Grove Hall.
Last night Chelsea principals held a reception for pupils parents in the school hall. Easter vesper concert for Sabbath school children slated for Sunday at 4 at First Congregational Church. Rev I H Packard lectured on Ben Hur at Shawmut Avenue church with Ariel Quartet. Packard to Maine next. Funeral of Ellen Hughes at 1 today from 84 Parker street with burial at Quincy. Funeral of Alma D Wesson yesterday from 245 Broadway with burial at Woodlawn Cemetery. George H Waters surprised with silver ice water pitcher by Herbert Hayes. Waters to move to Salem to run a drug store. Chelsea women plan to send a window to Chicago exhibited at F M Whipple rooms next week. Window to be placed behind speaker’s desk in Woman’s building. The Ferryman.
A terse exchange recalls a claim of five feet of snow in winter 1816. Said so asserts truth, while Herdso questions credibility and asks for level evidence. The dialogue frames a dispute over historical weather reporting and honesty.
The Cambridge Veteran Firemen’s Association will hold its annual meeting and banquet in Brattle Square, with city officials and Governor Russell invited. Hain’s Orchestra and the Thorndike Quartet, featuring East Cambridge natives, will perform. A Fast Day festival at Union Hall hosted by David Wilson of University Press follows, with pole greasing and races for children.
A Brooklyn detective, Philip Honeyman, head of the National Detective Agency, credits Dr. Greene's Nervara blood and nerve remedy with restoring his health after breakdown from overwork. The ad touts the vegetable formula, $1 price, Boston physician Dr. Greene, and free consultation.
At Broadway Free Baptist Church last evening a large sale and supper attracted many attendees. Proceeds from fancy articles will go to the church building fund. Kickapoo Indians dominate Bacon Hall this week. Alderman Barber attended a board meeting for the first time since illness, still weak. A winter hill flower festival ended with praise for the ladies’ financial and artistic success. The West Somerville Democratic Club meets April 3 at Clarendon Hall. A promised $100 from a property owner to Somerville Firemen’s Relief Association, for a fire department reward, may be withdrawn. OxLo PowDER HouseE.
A recent Unity Church fair organized by the Ladies' Benevolent Society drew strong support with Mrs. Cheney and Mrs. Westfall managing the best kept fancy table. Proceeds go to the church charity. A. A. Smith and Arthur Gilpatrick wagon collision caused no serious damage on Highland Avenue. A dog named Rags at Horace W. Jordan’s home in Washington Street entertains with piano antics and a mouse capture, then climbs Mt. Jordan’s Island residence off Maine.
A bride reads a telegram from her father after elopement warns not to return but promises forgiveness if she stays away. Groom and bride weigh the message as their future hangs in the balance.
Public notices announce citations for wills and administrations in Suffolk Probate Court. Reports name JOHN C. LANE as proposed trustee, ANNIE DP SIMPSON and EDWIN SANFORD estates, and FANNY SANGER as administratrix, with dates set for hearings on April 13, 1893 and stipulations to publish notices in the Boston Post for three weeks.
Boston city boards announce an extension of Bay State Road from Deerfield to Sherborn Street to be laid out as a highway and paved or gravelled. A public hearing is set for April 13 at 11 a.m. at the office, under Chapter 325 of the Acts of 1891. Passer J W Morrison, secretary.
A petition by Jo an A Quinn seeks consent to erect a wooden stable on Orleans Street near Bennington Street Ward 1 Boston. Notice ordered for April 17 at 4 pm with publication in the Boston Post and Boston Journal ten days prior.
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