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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1897

Page

6

100th Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde performance at Tremont

The Tremont Theatre hosted the 100th performance of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Mr Mansfield last evening marking the play s tenth anniversary in Boston. A large audience saw novel transformation features and a strong variety of upcoming attractions at the city’s theatres.

Lou Re Castle Sex Tony Cummings Tremont St Tremont Castle Sq. Theatre Comedy Co Willard Holcomb Bronson Howard Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Mr. Mansfield Tremont Theatre Beau Brummell Charles J. Rich Hollis Street Theatre Kellar Fanny Davenport Sordou Smith and Campbell Keith’s Huntington Avenue Madison Square Garden New York Music Hall Alkyries Cavalleria Rusticana el Capitan de Belle Hogan’s Alley Grand Opera House Eva Williams Jack Tucker Copley Square Hotel Katherine Rober Boston Lothrop Grand Camille East Lynne Lothrop’s Grand Austin & Btone Sol Smith Russell Nat Goodwin Maxine Elliot Katherine Castle Uare Lillian Lawrence Pear The Columbia Orleans Cantabrigia Club of Cambridge

Minstrel benefit at Keith's Bijou to wipe debt

The Catholic Union of Charlestown stages a two night minstrel show at Keith's Bijou Theatre to clear union indebtedness. Prominent locals including John R. Murphy Senator James K. Hayes ex Alderman Mahoney Edward J L Quigley and Mitchell perform with a cake walk judged by Murphy. Mayors Quincy and Courtney expected as attendees with insurance men and Redberry Council present Rupert Carvin leads musical portion.

Keith Catholic Union of Charlestown John R. Murphy James K. Hayes Mahoney Edward JL. Quigley Democratic City Committee Mitchell Murphy Quincy W. F. Courtney Lowell Redberry Council Insurance Mr. Quigley Yes Rupert Carvin

May festival pro amme at People's Temple features Women’s Philharmonic

A May festival program at the People's Temple on Columbus Avenue drew a fine chorus led by Charles B. Root and featured the Women’s Philharmonic Orchestra with Mrs. Elizabeth Flower Willis as reader and other artists. The performance earned enthusiastic applause and marked another success for the organization. Willis’ costume character sketch added luster to her Boston-led triumphs, reflecting credit on all participants.

People’s Boston

Boston Chutes Park Opens Tomorrow With Improvements

Amusement seekers in Boston and nearby communities will see the Chutes reopen tomorrow marking the start of the season. Workers have upgraded the Huntington Avenue park with notable changes including a pony track for children where they can ride small ponies or donkeys in wagons.

Boston Huntington Avenue

Lawyer Achorn Wins Personal Injury Suit

Lawyer E. O. Achorn won his case yesterday before Judge Hammond in the Superior Court. Plaintiff Erwin Frederickson sued to recover two thousand dollars of a total eight thousand two hundred dollars awarded for personal injuries from Walworth Construction & Supply Company.

Achorn E. O Hammond Erwin Frederickson Walworth Construction & Supply Company

Sailor's Story of the Thomas N Stone Crew Wreck

The Boston schooner Thomas N Stone wrecked 17% miles southeast of Cape Hatteras May 1 with seven crew aboard. Rescued May 6 by the British bark Africa, the crew endured a four day open boat drift in heavy seas, with Captain Henry W. Newcombe and four Italians among the survivors.

Thomas N. Stone Boston Cape Hatteras New York Africa Henry W. Newcombe Richard Begbie George F. Newcombe John Antone Solomon Hector Chelsea Mass R. R. Freeman Freeman Post Kingston Jamaica E. B. Townsend Philadelphia Delaware Capes Gulf Stream

Paige Will Creates Charity Trust For Boston Library

The will of John C. Paige filed yesterday leaves $5000 to the Stockbridge Association of Hanover and to Dartmouth College for a reading room and a scholarship. It provides $6000 annuity to his mother Ann L. Paige and a memorial hospital bed. The residue forms a trust for Boston Public Library with emphasis on a children's reading room.

John C. Paige Stockbridge Association of Hanover N. H Dartmouth College Ann L. Paige Maryitchcock Memorial Boston Public Library

South Boston Choral Festival At St Matthew’s Church

A 100-voice vested choir from Grace Church, Church of the Redeemer, St Matthew’s, and Christ Church Quincy sang at St Matthew’s, directed by Archibald J Houghton with Frank Wrigley at the organ. Rev J G Robinson spoke on Church Music use in the service. May concert by St John’s M E Church Ladies circle featured Perkins Institution glee club and several soloists. Colonel Henry Walker to lecture tonight on the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company London trip.

St. Matthew’s Church South Boston Grace Church Church of the Redeemer St. Matthew's Church Christ Church Quincy Archibald J. Houghton Frank Wrigley Christ Church, Quincy J. G. Robinson St. John’s M. BE. Church Glee Club Perkins Institution For the Blind Katherine Thomson Jennie L. Hatch Etta Bent Florence Cully Ida L. Babcock Bessie Manary Charles W. Rich Herbert Milligan Henry Walker The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company London

Pleasant May Festival delights crowd with music and tableaux

The May Festival at the People's Temple drew strong attendance and praise for performances by Gertrude Walker Grace Carter and E Morse. The Women’s Philharmonic Orchestra and the chorus directed by Charles Root received ovations and the tableaux directed by Elizabeth Flower Wilks impressed audiences aided by Bailey and Frisbee electrical heating.

People’s Temple Gertrude Walker Grace Lillian Carter 8. E. Morse Women's Philharmonic Orchestra Charles B. J. Root Elizabeth Flower Wiwks Messrs. Bailey and Frisbee

Gas Company Wins in Ferguson Gas Injury Case

The jury in the Superior Court awarded the Boston Gaslight Company a verdict for Ferguson, who sought damages for injuries from a gas escape at her home No 11 Dartmouth Street on December 13.

Margaret H. Ferguson Boston Gaslight Company Miss Ferguson Dartmouth Street Ec. 13

Not In A Hurry D A Says Plea Delayed For Early Indictments

The district attorney states that defendants in city teaming cases will not be asked to plead before appearing in court on the first series of indictments. He indicates no rush to bring arraignments ahead of schedule and emphasizes orderly processing of cases.

E. S. Willard Mr. Willard

Sagging Market Report Weighs Stocks on Cuban Complications

The market summary notes dull, sagging stocks led by Boston gains and copper optimism. Bell Telephone rises to 236, New England to 101-2, and Erie up 1-2. Copper shares in London firm while analysts from Fitzgerald to Lawson predict higher copper prices with stronger general business. Central Massachusetts shows rising earnings and favorable payout if growth continues.

Boston New York West End Telephone Montana Bell Telephone New England Erie Bell London Lake Quincy Financial News W. F. Fitzgerald The Arnold J. A. Coram President Bigelow R. J. Houston Thomas W. Lawson Europe Greece Turkey Boston & Montana Central Massachusetts Massachusetts Erie Telephone Standard Oil Mary Harrison Pinkham

Along the Water Front At Port and Harbor News

Passenger ships and harbor actions across the port are reported. Canada sails from Queenstown with 239 passengers. Brookline arrives from Port Antonio. Nacoochee to replace La Grande Duchesse for New York. Ida M Dalby repairs after breakdown. Kansas carries three stowaways. Camilla damages hawser at New England dock. Brownstone to receive boiler repairs. J B Walker dry docking for maintenance. Belvidere passes US inspection and sails to Jamaica. Campania itinerary adjusted for Spithead jubilee.

Dominion Line Canada McAuley Queenstown Brookline Port Antonio Jam Thomas Steep New York Syndicate of Newspapers Cuba Nacoochee Savannah New York Ida M. Dalby Sylvester L. Ward Kansas Liverpool Edwin G. Harding William Leaker John Wilkinson Boston Camilla New England Brittain Kate Jones New London Brownstone Portsmouth Atlantic Works J. B. Walker Simpson United States Jamaica Campania Spithead the Landsman

Hopkins Heads First Jury Session in Suffolk Superior Court

In the civil courts, Suffolk Superior Court holds its first jury session with Judge Hopkins presiding. The report notes the session marks the new term and outlines juror selections and preliminary proceedings.

Suffolk, Ss Hopkins

Official report of sales at Boston Stock Exchange

May 13 report lists daily highs and lows with closing bids and asks. Numerous pairs of parties in varied securities and court-style docket numbers, spanning multiple sessions and firms including Boston, Boston & Maine, West End, and Norcross among others.

Fitzgerald Boston Nickerson Burke Norcross Arnault Towle Dantes Anderson Maine BR. R Baker Ritchie West End R. R Wuest N. Y N. H H.R. B Same Whalen Young H. B Gregory A. B Beard Mellen Cronin Shea O’ Brien Lynn Boston B Tarpey Spinney R. B Calhoun Brown Tewhart Deering Berle Roller Goessl Moffatt Kenny Jones Fitch

Women’s health specialists advertise services at two offices

Old Mrs Thompson of 256 Columbus Avenue claims to treat all diseases of women with guaranteed positive results. E W Gahan M D at 224 Tremont Street specializes in female diseases offering comfort and low confinement rates. Hours are 9 to 8 and Sundays 2 to 5 with letters answered.

E. W. Gahan Tremont St DR. Thompson & Herman Tremont Row

Court Docket of Civil Suits Listed in Sequence

A compilation of civil cases including disputes such as DEstes & Seeley Co. versus Clancy and Wood v Jacobs, with numerous other filings like Spaulding Jr. v Curry and Washburn Credit House v Slater, arranged by docket numbers and parties across multiple jurisdictions.

D’estes & Seeley Co Clancy Wood Jacobs Hoyt Leonard Spaulding, Jr Curry Washburn Credit House Slater Burgess Fennelly Medway Lynn Boston R. R Condin Floyd Cobb Morgan Burke McCarthy Phillis Whitten Sandberg Rosentein Tome Koppitz N. HB. Milk Co Maliff Campbell Boston G. L. Co Brady Obermack

Shipping Clearances for New Brunswick and Nova Scotia Vessels

The ship N. P. Blanchard and several schooners including Witch Hazel Mary F. Corson Cathie C. Berry Alice Maud Tay Susie Pearl Maud Carter Belmont Weymouth Ella May Quaco Sadie Wilcutt and Frederick Roessner are cleared for St. John New Brunswick Halifax Nova Scotia and Hillsboro New Brunswick with several Br class vessels listed.

N. P. Blanchard Blanchard New York Witch Hazel Cto Mary F. Corson Cathie C. Berry Alice’ Maud Tay Susie Pearl St. John N. B Maud Carter Halifax Belmont Weymouth N. S Ella May Quaco Sadie Wilcutt Hillsboro Frederick Roessner

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