Black Cheviot Suits Sell For Ten Dollars
A Wakefield gentleman praises the sale of standard Black Cheviot suits priced at ten dollars. The ruling reads won on their merits.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1893
Page
6
A Wakefield gentleman praises the sale of standard Black Cheviot suits priced at ten dollars. The ruling reads won on their merits.
In the Board of Aldermen on May 1 1893 a notice is ordered for a hearing on a petition. The hearing will be on Monday the 32d day of May at 4 o clock p.m. with publication in the Boston Post and Boston Herald three times and service on adjoining owners. Attest City Clerk J M Galvin. Boston, April 23, 1893.
New York reports a stock market panic with six firms failing or suspending, led by Henry L. Allen & Co of 31 New Street and B. L. Smythe & Co of 42 Exchange Place tied to Cordage declines. Brokers fear more suspensions as liquidation floods the market and investors rush to exit.
Albany May 4 Governor Flower refused clemency for C W Harris who will be electrocuted next week for poisoning his wife Helen Potts. He notes trials and Court of Appeals decisions confirm guilt though new affidavits claiming prior morphine use were considered in a special hearing. He stresses evidence showed morphine poisoning with intent to kill.
In Paris on May 4 Mr F R Coudert continued his Behring Sea arbitration defense. He analyzed the joint British American report on seal life and protection measures and humorously noted seals refusing to nurse pups orphaned by pelagic sealers. Baron de Courcel, tribunal president, and Coudert frequently exchanged repartee.
The jury quickly ruled for the defense in the Mary Brady versus United States Life Insurance Association case. The Waterbury plaintiff sought to recover a policy, but the judge had directed a verdict for the defense on a legal question.
In New York on May 4 Archbishop Corrigan marks twenty years since his consecration as bishop of Newark. He was consecrated by Archbishop Bayley. The year also marks thirty years since his ordination as a priest.
To sufferers from catarrh bronchitis lung troubles dyspepsia rheumatism diseases of the kidneys skin and blood Dr Dewey the specialist will furnish two weeks treatment and medicine free His offices are at 40 Ten ieachee aepoe and see opecially At 8 pm except Sundays 10 to 4 p m
United States Circuit Court case with Joseph W. Work facing two indictments for false check certifications and bank reports. Suffolk and Equity cases include mortgage disputes over 77 Warren Street and a Boston gas injury suit. Multiple tort actions against railroads and city of Boston proceed with varied verdicts and suspensions.
The Robinson estate in Dorchester, once home to the Old Dorchester Club, is bought by Boston for school use possibly housing a Mather School branch. Rainwater flooding damaged many cellars across the district. A Hokey Pokey Club ice cream party is planned in Odd Fellows Hall Lower Mills tonight. St Peters T A and L Society met in new quarters and prepared for a house warming next Monday. A 200-member entertainment of songs and readings was enjoyed. A strong baseball team is being formed with intergroup games, joining the league of Catholic organizations of Dorchester and Milton. A dramatic class is formed. West End workers on Fields Corner line organize a ball team and may play police teams citywide. Billy Rogers mentors the team. Decoration Day opening game hints a pitcher from Dorchester Athletic Club. Captain Connor may supervise Dorchester activities on Town Field tonight if weather allows. Charles O Jordan hosted fifteen friends at dinner at the Old Dorchester Clubhouse. Grove Hall.
Char lestown hosts the Meagher Literary Association social at Monument Hall and the Cadets Amory hosts St Catherine's Baseball Club party both well attended. A council prepared to install Rev Crathern at First Parish Church. calls grow for a new Tremont street wall after a landslide at Frotlingham school. Seventeenth of June Carnival and Druids group plan meetings. monument anniversary observance urged. William A McCormack, artist, plans a New York trip. Bunker Hill.
Malden schools closed yesterday due to rain. Fred Hall and Michael Cleary named regular letter carriers. Mt. Vernon Lodge A F and A M conducted degrees. A May party planned at Opera Hall by Riverside Associates. Funeral for Mrs Vv Co Bickford at 2 30 this afternoon. Steam pump explosion drenched Malden Mirror press room. Malden Wanderers face Boston Rovers at Edgeworth Field Saturday. Teachers convention shifts to Melrose closes public schools. Kernwood.
Residents complain about long transit times from Boston. A rehearsal moves from the Methodist Church to the Y M C A lower hall on May 18 with E J Skinner as pianist and Alice Batchelder as contralto. Conductor Fulcher plans rest and will depart this week. Dr Dowling spoke at the Baptist Church. A shooting incident on the Chelsea ferry injures William Alexander, bullet lodged near the wrist. he is hospitalized at Frost Hospital.
New Haven Connecticut May 4 The storm caused severe washouts on Consolidated railroad lines with 3.1 inches of rain the heaviest in years. Northampton division suffered the worst damage trains delayed over two hours Berkshire line also slowed amid the washouts disrupting service across nearly all divisions.
A large Sar atoga Street M E Church audience heard the eighth pianoforte recital by Miss Lillian Dunbar with Grace M King aged seven delivering notable readings. Several local performers including Favel Shurtleff Louis W Harvender and Edith J Harrington contributed to the program amid praise for Miss King. Louis Elrett of 186 Paris street died of pneumonia aged 76 leaving a widow two sons and two daughters. The funeral is set for Saturday from his residence. Hugh J O Hara 36 of 14 Putnam street died after four months illness leaving a widow and two children. William Crossman’s horse bolted while on Meridian street injuring him. The U M Union fourth section plans a May DB variety show at Stirk's Hall.
In South Boston last evening 200 couples attended William J. Watts's party at Bethesda Hall with praise for Watts's ten-piece orchestra and floor director Professor Kennedy. The Strauss Musical Society plans a Fauntleroy Hall musicale next Wednesday. An Irish National Federation meeting formed its organization at St Omer Hall. Rev A J Gordon preached at South Baptist Church. A cooperative bank subscribers meeting will elect officers at Gray's Hall tonight. Clark's bowling alleys at City Point near June 1. A new East Third Street primary school awaits finance committee decision on adjoining playground land. Rev P J Supple to lecture on Rome’s wonders at City Point Catholic Association next Tuesday. South Boston Newsdealers Association held a session to discuss forming similar groups citywide. next meeting Wednesday at 2 PM in the same hall.
Chelsea reports a large Faith Rebekah Lodge meeting with Miriam Rebekah Lodge Boston as guest. memorial service for Theodore Winthrop Post 35 scheduled at First Baptist Church with Past Commander George W. Marsh to deliver address. Chelsea High School Battalion prize drill drew crowds. dancers led by Captain Charles Duncan and Lieutenants Temple Butterfield Maggs. Obituary notes Rev James Upham age 78, former pastor and health editor at Youth's Companion. Daniel L. Lord on business trip. local groups including Chelsea Section No 4 CY of T and Signal Lights Colony PP.F. held meetings. The Ferry Man item ends.
Brich ton reports very slow business as dealers cite bad weather and cautious money market. John J Bell shoe dealer notes unusually backward spring trade after stocking up for demand. A new electric line on Cambridge street faces permit delays and the drawbridge near Charles River is too weak for heavy cars. West End Company awaits permit, piling and strengthening planned. clock at car station out of service, causing inconvenience.
Medford city notices report the Medford City News changing from daily to weekly publication, with issues released each Thursday. Local renovations continue as Mr. Bartlett enlarges his square store. The Universalist Church festival closed last night and a horse and dog show took place in the opera house. Thomas Nolan remains in poor condition after Wednesday’s shooting with the bullet unfound. A Salem street washout near the Malden line caused street and yard flooding at Pease's Hotel before repair crews were sent. George Wilson of the Boston Museum Company will participate in a Phillips W Literary Society concert this Sunday and receive a grand testimonial on May 26 at the Museum in Mystic Park.
Winds gusted along the wharf as wind bound vessels crowded the harbor. The Marshall L Adams carried a large halibut fare while the State of Maine and Kennebec faced rough seas. damage was limited but some ships were delayed or damaged. The Gloucester fleet curtailed trips and the Carrie B sprung leaks with much deck loss. the Arthur V. S. Woodruff posted fast Bermuda passage. A new fruit steamer America delivered 11 500 banana bunches. The Y and I yacht drew attention for its gilding, while a Malt Extract tonic advert claims to aid mothers during childbirth.
James Spry of 396 Somerville avenue dies at home after twenty five years in the town. He was English born and survived by a widow and six daughters. An evening of music and literature was held at the Presbyterian Church with supper served. The Old Powder House Club enjoyed a successful opening. Daniel Spike plans his annual dance at Odd Fellows Hall Winter Hill. Mrs Emma Prichard Hadley’s elocution pupils recital is set for May 15 at Odd Fellows' Hall with Camilla Orchestra Club. A Somerville candidate seeks the Postoffice building job in Boston with West Somerville Democrats backing Spaulding. Walter J. Mower and Addie W Parker of Manchester NH to marry next Wednesday. Police crack down on illegal liquor sales. several kitchen dives face court action. Old Powder House.
A break in Riley's Pondon Castle hill eastern bank at 7 this morning caused a severe washout. Water flooded the Whitin grounds and damaged yards and the Whitin Machine Works lower floor. Four inches of rain fell in 48 hours with one and a half inches in an hour. The Whitin reservoir dam is under watch.
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