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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1893
Page
6
A young lady explains Carlsbad Sprudel Salts and the waters as a remedy for dyspepsia and liver inactivity, claiming they cured her father and bring kindness to her home. The ad promises a standard remedy and notes Eisner & Mendelson Co. as sole agents in New York.
Judge Newton of the Coney Island Athletic Club seeks to finalize a bout with Billy Smith against Jack Dempsey. A six thousand dollar purse is offered with a 5500 to 500 split and a 142 pound weigh in. The match is to follow Marquis of Queensberry rules with five ounce gloves and a club appointed referee.
Entries close Saturday for the B A A games on May 20 with prizes of handsome clocks for firsts and useful prizes for seconds and thirds. A special train from Boston to Gloucester is arranged for the Gloucester meeting, with events starting at 2 30 p m.
A liberal paper invites readers to persist and advance, urging steady effort and consistent positions. It promotes a “FIRST START” or “NEW START” with affordable rates and notes the Post reaches liberal people with a nominal cost of 25 cents for lines and 50 cents for two.
Community notes from Central Hall and nearby venues detail meetings of Tri-Mountain Colony of Pilgrim Fathers Edward Cutcliff visits Winter Hill engagements by Miss Blossom Eldridge and Mrs Lillian Merrill Hearts of Oak lodge schedules at Wescott Hall a city talent night at Filton Hall and a daffodil recital at Saratoga M E Church with a young ladies guitar trio etc Evening steamship departures from Bath house Wharf to Castle Island Park plus private masquerade at Columbian Whist Club and church services by Palestine Commandery of Chelsea and district unit launching a barge for East Boston Associates under N W A R U regulations. The Ferryman.
About two hundred voters met in Gray's Upper Hall to back a slate opposing Alderman Flood’s ticket. James Gleason presided with remarks by Edward Haynes, William Ward, Chance and Kennelly. Other notices include social events at Pilgrim Hall and the Girls' Club health talk at Church of the Saviour. City Point reports local club activities and a resident’s fall at Broadway stables.
Charlestown and Bunker Hill residents gather for Odd Fellows anniversary events. The City Hall clock is being replaced with an illuminated timepiece. Thomas J. Keating is named president of the Sinker Club and hosted a banquet at Quincy House.
The city hall crowds mourn Willie Walker as Miss L. J. Chandler decorates his desk with touching tributes. Cambridge residents note news of Port news and reflect on the death of Charlie Stevens at 28, son of John H. Stevens, famed plumber.
Somerville hosts next Thursday evening an event by the Mission Circle of the Franklin Street Church in the vestry. Rev. A. E. Winship wrote the librett o and Soley Lodge of Masons performed the second degree last night.
A wandering figure asks an elderly woman if he knows a newspaper friend. He replies he was a proof-reader on a big paper, but says he has no friends in the business, in a brief Chicago Tribune style exchange.
In a Puck spoof dialogue Mrs Blewer Blud complains that her tailor was overly familiar and saluted her on the street. Mr Blewer Blud defends his actions and says he has deterred the man for two years.
Dorchester covered a busy week with the St Peters T A and L Society opening its new rooms in Dorchester Music Hall followed by a dance. The Dorchester Y M A heard E L Crowell discuss Sugar then public meeting May 18 with Harvey N Shepard and a musicale. Other notes include Hotel Milton reopening, measles reports in Stoughton schools, and the Eagle Athletic Club hiring Dickinsons Orchestra for May 29.
The Lynn and Boston Railway Company reports trials of a Gennette brake on one car. The air brake uses a small electric pump and a crank to stop within a car length at seven mph if successful, with plans to equip all cars if results prove favorable.
Miss F P English of the Boston Art School demonstrates rapid progress with colored chalk producing a large child portrait in red chalk. The work, enlarged from the original, is a good likeness and shown at Partridge's studio on Cambridge street. Eddie Humphrey of West End is praised as frugal and enterprising after buying Mr McKay's house at 39 Seattle street. Harvey Fay has bronchitis and is off duty. Michael Fitzpatrick runs a barber billiard and pool room at 397 Cambridge street with local calls to close it amid a petition from Brighton citizens to police for investigation BEACON PARK.
Malden reports injuries after bicycle accident at a local street. W Whipple of Florence street is bedbound and ill. Home Circle Mission of the Methodist Church met Miss McKay on Main street. Malden High School boys selected candidates for field day events. Ruggles Street Quartet performed at the Baptist Sunday school vestry. Aldermen and Councilmen scheduled to meet tonight. Oxford Club of Lynn to entertain at Kernwood club house. John Lewis died at 30 leaving a large family. Helen L. Gilson Circle hosting a basket party this evening. Ida Walsh receives complimentary concert and dance at the Opera House with listed artists and Walsh’s Orchestra. Kernwood.
Medford reports a Board of Aldermen meeting this evening while the Park street bridge nears completion. The funeral of Mrs Chase will be held this afternoon from Winthrop street residence. Mrs Simmons buried from Cherry street today. Thomas Tolman seen yesterday driving his trotter purchased last week. James Fitzpatrick of Medford City News seeks items for publication next Thursday. A performing bear caused excitement among children in the square. Mystic Park
Large fires burned on the marshes yesterday and the day before but caused no damage. Ground is being excavated in front of the Everett Associates Building on Chelsea street to extend the stores to the sidewalk. W. A. Smith moves a large house to Bradford street for Mr True. Alderman Henderson may move into his new house on Hancock street this week. Sheridan Social Club held a May party in Everett Hall with a grand march led by Floor Director P J Cavanagh and Jady followed by about one hundred couples.
Aca P Potter and his surety Granville T W Braman appeared before Justice Colt in the United States Circuit Court to renew the 310 000 bail bond in the false entries in books indictment. The original bond expires next Monday and the renewal was taken for convenience yesterday.
Frederick Dolbeare, son of W. L. Dolbeare of 622 Atlantic avenue, remains confined at Allston with pneumonia. The Swampscott has been removed from the Revere Beach Ferry and Lynn ships will replace it. The Boston and Winthrop line nears completion of head house and sheds at Batch elder’s wharf. The Lewiston’s starboard gangway was damaged at Hampden but service continued. The General Lincoln visited Deer Island and will run a monthly trip to Thompson’s Island on June 3 for indigent boys’ families. A bridge draw at Congress street opens during commute times, causing delays for workers. A correction notes that Mr. Moloney handles ripened fruit for the Boston Fruit Company, not all green fruit. The Polly, a yacht, arrives at Thompson’s Spa and will be commissioned May 15. Boston opens a new penal institution on Long Wharf run by Special Officer Jack O’Hara who arrests, tries, and sentences petty thieves there. He showcased imprisoned youths yesterday, with terms from one to three hours.
Rumor of annex additions to the Post building proves premature. The clock guessing game draws many contestants as envelopes and coupons flood the room, requiring redistribution to clear space. Winners will be announced when the clock stops.
Police raided a Gilmore Garden joint on Sunday morning catching fifteen gamblers. The club room lay forty feet high on the third floor. when alerted, three players fled by leaping to the ground. George Day 38 broke both legs. William Henry 22 broke a right arm. Frank Davis suffered two broken ribs. All fifteen arrestees were convicted and fined in Municipal Court yesterday.
The Columbian Exposition themed Youth's Companion issue sold 825,000 copies in its first week, with New England News Company moving 125,000 copies. The edition spans thirty six pages with a color illuminated cover and 160 tons of paper used. Illustrations are a standout feature.
Patrick Ford, 38, tearing down an old building at West Fourth Street and Dorchester Avenue, fell five feet through a first floor hole at 5 PM. He suffered three broken ribs and internal injuries, was treated by Dr. Young, and is to be moved to City Hospital. Ford resides at 10 A Street, South Oston.
Civil action filed by the United States government seeks damages of 2000 dollars against C M Raymond who was recently acquitted by Judge Nelson on a criminal alien contract law violation.
Mrs Bilders chides John for his racing habit while he returns with a box of gloves whose proceeds please her. She imagines a lovelier hat tomorrow, and the couple discusses his outings with a light domestic tone.
In a humorous quip from The Clothiers' and Haberdashers' Weekly, Papa questions Charley about the hole in his hat while Charley recalls Grandma's remark about Mamma and a twenty dollar Easter net. The exchange satirizes family chatter and fashion chatter in a playful tone.
The Supreme Judicial Court stays the interlocutory decree in the Lynch case until the May sitting and may order restoration of the plaintiff’s premises. The decision enjoins the defendant from interfering with the plaintiff’s possession and refers the matter to a master for accounting. The case concerns tenancy of a Tremont street basement area and lease conditions.
A guide on fitting bridles and saddles, choosing proper harness, and keeping gear clean. It notes dealers in Boston, recommends brands like Concord, Coffin, Isburgh, Bruce, and Kane boots, and stresses careful maintenance with castile soap and sponging. It also warns against over-tight throat latches and ill fitting parts.
Rumors of conflict mount ahead of tomorrow night’s Democratic caucuses in the sixth ward once known for harmony. An independent clique challenges Senator Fitzgerald’s coalition as ex-Councilmen Dix on and Card lead a large faction, planning a bold move to clip the senator’s power.
The United States Leather Company plans to increase its board to 25 directors and a third vice president. Named potential board members include Edward R. Ladew of Fayerweather Ladew New York N W Rice Boston P C Costello New York Lyman F Rhodes Boston James H Proctor Thomas E Proctor Leather Co Boston Lewis H Lapham New York William H Humphrey New York H B Vaughan New York Charles H Lee New York A A Healy New York D T Stevens New York G B Horton New York Edward C Hoyt New York Jerry Crary Sheffield Penn Walter G Garritt Charles M Vail Frank W Goodyear Buffalo Samuel P Davidge Newark Valley Charles G Rice Boston Joseph H a Fayerweather Laden New ark
In Life magazine a fortune-teller tells the Inquirer that the husband will be a poor fan because rich men do not marry for money. The exchange highlights a witty reversal on money and marriage.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts probate notice to all interested in Catherine M. Spurr late of Boston. Henry F. Spurr Jr administrator presents first and final account and citation requires appearance in Suffolk Beaton Beaton on May 25 1893 at 10 am. Publication weekly for three weeks in the Boston Post. Witness Judge Joan W McKie. Register Elwah George.
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