Boston Post Newspaper Archives, May 13, 1891, p. 8

Duffy's Wonders Hold Off Chicago In Cold Boston Duel

Boston Leaguers drop first place to the Chicagos on Congress Street as Duffy and Stricker star with superb fielding. Daley’s speed and Irwin’s glove pace the Reds, while Brouthers and Radford supply key hits, and a late Boston rally falls short in a two hour plus misers’ effort.

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Congress Street Daley Duffy Stricker Radford Irwin McTamany Brouthers Joyce O’connor Duffee Dutty Gastright Reds Dan Brouthers Knell Crooks O'Connor Onsy Burlinton John Irwin Lincolns Boston Bostons A. A. Columbus A. E. Brown C.f Lock Oyee O Crooks Duffv OjDowse Ro’th’rs Nyef Farrell, c Cowsre Radt D Lfvs OU OlDuffee, Lf UY JiKnell Kuffintoni O O Lehane Kuehne Columbus Dowse Farrell Wasey Radfora Meramany Brown Koston Wheelock Lronthers Yrouthers Lehane Ervis St. Louis A.A Baltimore Baltimmmore Orioles Stivetts Cunningham Lou Ccsuccesser Boyle Townsend Werden Welch Comiskey Matthews Washington Cincinnati Maiis Dwyer Innin Dowd Smith Lohman Hatfield Bakely McGuire Kelly Burns McQuery Canavan Robinson Johnston Beecher Hatfield and McQuery Jones Athletic A. A Louisville Pumapetpaia Athletics Weyhing Cross Ryan Milligan McGeachy Wolf Mulvey Corcoran Shinnick Weybing Cahill Cook Beard Ferguson Chicago N.L Curiaco

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Harvard Defeats Vermont As Crimson Rally Sparks Win

Harvard's nine beat the University of Vermont 10 to 2 after seven straight hits in the sixth inning. Dean, Hovey, and Frothingham led Harvard with key hits while O'Connor pitched two strong innings for Vermont. Harvard also tops Vermont in a class championship context as seniors trounce freshmen.

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Harvard University of Vermont Crimson Vermont O’connor J. Allen Dean Frothingham Bails Alward Lickinson Upton Bates Ranney Hill Hogle Hallowell Trafford Dickinson Abbey Pases Hovey L. Allen Stewart Cobb Quackenbush M. S Corning Mason Simons Ceceresences Clark Quigley Harding Bowman Linnfield Corbett

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Electric propulsion and harbor torpedoes tie to Boston news

In Boston Harbor defences the Torpedo stations at Fort Warren and Long Island Head are described with electrically controlled torpedoes linked to an underground casement and gallery. The piece notes a new self propelled battery car by West End Street Railway and an electric brake patent by Joseph M. Payne for railway cars using magnetized brakes and battery power.

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West End Street Railway Company West End Allston Sprague Post Baton Harbor George’s Island Fort Warren Long Island Head Broad Sound Deer Island New York Joseph M. Payne Cressona Penn

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Harvard Bridge Opens to Public Travel Projected

Boston and Cambridge officials held a lengthy session with the Harvard bridge commission in Mayor Matthews office. Henry M Whitney of West End Railroad promised tracks on Front street and both cities expect rapid completion of grading before the bridge is opened to public travel.

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Edward Hodges Weds Ethel Kohler at Walnut Avenue Church

Edward Hodges broker on State Street marries Mrs. Ethel A Kohler in Roxbury at Walnut Avenue Church. The chancel is decorated with rink white hydrangeas ferns and plants. The bride wears corded white satin with a diamond heart at the throat. The ceremony is led by Rev Dr A H Plumb with best man Willis Davis of San Francisco.

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Edward ©. Hodges State Street Ethel A. Kohler Walnut Avenue Church Roxbury Lohengrin J. H. Howard Messrs A. L. Woodman Edward H. Lowry F. F. Brewster F. T. Meany A. D. Hoages, Jr George 8. Stockwell Willis Davis San Francisco A. H. Plumb Howard

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Irvington Oval Athletics Meet Totals Honors Won by Three

H M Wheelwright T J Stead and W J Batchelder won events at the Irvington Oval yesterday afternoon starting at five. Contested were 100 yard dash 1000 yard run and pole vault with numerous entries and detailed handicaps listed for each event and place winner including Stead Batchelder Wheelwright and Green among the top finishers.

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Boston Athletic Association Irvington Oval T. J. Stead A. French A. Coombs W. J. Batchelder J. O. Nichols E. L. White LT. A. C IE. d. Stead A. L. Shapleigh H.A.A M. D. Dunning R. L E. Morse W. Bb. Blakemore W. R. Crosby F. F. Carr A. M. White, Jr G. Lowell A. H. Green N. E. Hier J. E. Morse E. 5. Bowen M.D. Dunning KR. L J.T. McNeill P. J. Finneran B.A. A P. ©. Stinger M. Wheel E. Kaveney T. E. Sherwin Crane, Jr

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Court records note liquor sales convictions and fines

United States District Court records dated May 12 report Mary Maguire conviction for liquor selling with a $100 fine and sixty days imprisonment in the House of Correction. Dennis Gassett faced a similar conviction with the same fine and sixty days in the Norfolk jail.

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United States District Court Carpenter J. Mary Maguire House of Correction Dennis Gassett Norfolk

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Grand excursion to Yellowstone by Union Pacific

The Union Pacific plans a season excursion to Yellowstone Park described as the grandest railway outing yet. Features include Concord coaches, camping, hunting and fishing en route, offering diverse attractions for tourists.

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Virgil Practice Clavier Praised as Pianoforte Aid

The Virgil Practice Clavier is described as ingenious and highly useful for learning piano technique. It detects faulty touch and helps beginners develop a high touch while training advanced players in endurance and force. Mr Lang calls it an admirable instrument invaluable to piano students.

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Newton Club Bowling Finals End In Narrow Win

Newton May 12 The last game of the Newton club bowling tourney finals saw team 7 beat team 5 by thirteen pins 2105 to 1973. Team 5 were handicapped due to three absences. Marsh led with 471 and Cuttes posted a 172 in the ten frame. The result keeps teams 2, 7 and 8 tied with team 6 out of contention. Final games are set for next week.

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Annual Exercises of the Boston School of Oratory

The annual exercises at Union Hall showcased twelve graduates as they were recalled for bouquets amid lengthy programs. Critics noted uneven interest though Miss Durfee and Miss Catlin delivered notable readings and Miss Clara Tileston Power directed tableaux mourants, overshadowed by the late hour.

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Boston School of Oratory Union Hall Professor Brown Miss Durfee Jerome Montmorency Miss Catlin Miss Carpenter Kip van Winkle Clara Tileston Power Delsarte

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Fitchburg railroad to run excellent concert train to Adirondack region

The Fitchburg railroad posts a June start for a new n ick train service to the Adirondack Mountains. Boston departures at 10 30 a m with through Palace cars via Fitchburg Bellows Falls Rutland Whitehall Fort Ticonderoga Port Henry Westport and Bluff Point to Plattsburgh arrival about 7 p m. Return departs Plattsburgh 10 30 a m and arrives Boston about 7 30 p m with luncheon breaks at Bellows Falls and Rutland. The scenic through route includes the Champlain country and the Hotel Champlain.

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Adirondack Mountains Fitchburg Railroad Adironack Mountains Boston Fitchburg Bellows Falls Rutland Whitehall Fort Ticonderoga Port Henry Westport Bluff Point Champlain Delaware & Hudson Co Plattsburgh Vermont Lake Champlain

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Boston Marine Society Banquet and Charity Meeting

The Boston Marine Society held its semi annual banquet at Young's last evening. Earlier the society met at State Street headquarters and appropriated 2820 for seventy two needy members and widows. A committee was named to plan the annual dinner in November.

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Brookline Selectmen appoint four to police force

At a late session Brookline selectmen appointed P A Kelleher Fred Stitt Charles C Watterson and John Crory to the Brookline police force.

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Brookline P. A. Kelleher Fred Stitt Charles C. Watterson John Crory

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Probate Court Wills and Administrations Listed in Middlesex

May 12 probate docket presents wills for Elvira J. Butman Somerville George Chandler Acton John Fayle Malden Cynthia Hall Concord George W. Marsh Cambridge John Mooney Cambridge Mary Jane McCahey Lowell Martha Underwood Framingham Elizabeth Wetherbee Lexington and administrations for Levin S. Brigham Ayer Edward N. Dyer Holliston Harriet K. Copp Littleton Ann M. Bailey Hudson Clarina A. Warner Acton Patrick Brady Alexander McDougal Elizabeth Kelley Halsey J Foster Robert M. Cox Lowell Rose Kelley Kate Foley alias Katherine Foley Somerville Martha E Storey Waltham Anna Wright Hooker Arlington Thomas Tarbell Pepperell Abijah Blood Townsend land arker alias S Roland Parker Marlboro.

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Middlesex Elvira J. Butman Somerville George Chandler Acton John Fayle Malden Cynthia Hall Concord George W. Marsh Cambridge John Mooney Mary Jane McCahey Lowell Martha Underwood Framingham Elizabeth Wetherbee Lexington Administrations Levins. Brigham Ayer Edward N. Dyer Holliston Harriet K. Copp Littleton Ann M. Bailey Hudson

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Superior Court Trialsin Middlesex and Norfolk Districts

Multiple civil actions proceeding in Middlesex and Norfolk counties include verdicts for plaintiffs in several cases such as Margaret T. McLaughlin v Couch for 900 damages and Mabel English pro ams. v LD Kalberg for 75 libel, plus pending jury action in Martha A. Dyson v William G. Ewell for 5000 damages and other listed cases involving rents, false imprisonment, and various defendants. Trials resume with motions, defense counsel, and scheduled juries across Boston area courts.

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Superior Court Middlesex Cambridge Hammond Margaret T. McLaughlin J. A. Couch J. A. Berry O. A. Galvin J. F. Cronan Mabe English Pro Ams LD. Kalberg J. H. Pence Allin & Mayberry Joseph A. Cheney James Thompson Waltham Smith & Ludden Iiton Martha A. Dyson William G. Ewell H. N. Allin W. P. Martin

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McGill v Wilson appeal over estate claim verdict $1240

Supreme Judicial Court Norfolk. Dedham May 12 James McGill appeals disallowance of claim against the estate of Thomas McGill of Dover. Verdict for appellant $1240. Nashan Roots for appellant Greenhood for appellees. Court adjourned until Wednesday. jurors excused until Thursday.

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Supreme Judicial Court Norfolk Ss Dedham Lathrop James McGill Ephraim Wilson Thomas McGill Dover Appellant Nashan Roots E. Greenhood Appellees

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Presbyterians All Meet for New Boston Union Dinner

The first meeting and dinner of the Presbyterian Union of Boston was held at Columbus Avenue Presbyterian Church. Rev. Dr. William Adams presided and regretted that Rev. Dr. James Stalker could not attend. Speakers urged unity and progress, warning against heresy and urging practical aims.

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Presbyterian Union of Boston Columbus Avenue Presbyterian Church William Adams James Stalker Glasgow Scotland New York Adams E. M. McPherson Robert Gilchrist Presbyterian Church W. W. Chubb Manchester Eng Congregational Church Sinclair New England Newburyport

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Carlsbad Sprudel Salt Praised by Dr Toland

Dr A W Toland of Tunis Texas reports trial of Carlsbad Sprudel Salt from Eisner Mendelson Co New York for chronic dysentery with spleen and liver trouble. After starting with one teaspoon in hot water and diluted to full goblet, he improved rapidly from late 1890. Toland sent $5 for four large bottles and claims better digestion weight and sleep.

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Carlsbad Sprudel Texas Courier-Record of Medicine Dallas Tex A. W. Toland Tunis Courier-Record Eisner & Mendelson Co Barclay Street New York Express M.D

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Providence Line Opens 1891 Season With Connecticut and Massachusetts

The Providence Line will start the 1891 season on Monday May 18 with the steamer Connecticut and the Massachusetts in service. It offers the shortest rail ride between Boston and New York. Tickets and staterooms are available at the line office 207 Washington Street.

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Irvington Oval Athletics Meet Totals Honors Won by Three

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