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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1888

Page

8

Court notes on packing goods and adjourned sessions

A request for packing goods for delivery to two places was ordered by a witness. Cross-examination revealed tickets sometimes changed on guards. The committee adjourned at 9 45 until 7 this evening. United States Circuit Court May Term 165. Grand jury empaneled after a judge's charge. Judge Colt to attend Thursday.

Gargan United States Circuit Court Cott, J Colt

Merchants Welcome to Boston Trade Week Amid Weather Delays

Yesterday's unsettled weather disrupted Boston merchant gatherings for visiting out-of-town buyers and trade journalists. The New England Grocer building hosted receptions and a luncheon, with a long register of guests from across New England and beyond. Visitors will attend banquets, theater visits, and a grand Faneuil Hall reception as about 1000 merchants convene, showcasing fruit, produce, and shoe trades at multiple hotels and venues.

Boston New England Grover Dowse C. W. Willis Benjamin Johnson H. E. Warren John M. Howe Claremont N. H Charles N. Dodge Hampton Paris J. Frank Blake Voris BE. Newhatl Joh A. Andrews & Co A. EK. Ballard Winstow Rand & Watson Oston H. B. Coffin Newton C. F. Lant G. He. Reed Milan Garner Lewiston L. W. Gilman Melose E. C L Letch T. H. Chirk Russell Verre Carter East J. H. Spelter Keene J. We Worater Chelsea W. F. McCarthy Lawrence A. J. Nealey Lyons Delaney Pawtucket R. I Newton Dexter Merchants’ Mail Albany Elisha Winter Advocate New York F. N. Barrett American Grocer Artecias Ward Philadelhia Grocer Benjamin Jolson W. Willis Ew England Grocer Boston Press Messrs Chase & Sanborn Quince John Garmers Onry Callender & Co Eyd, Leeas & Co B. Breeper & Co Ohn A. Andrews & O. A. Weeks & Co Ohn F. Nickerson & Ason Pierce & Co Ears & Co Yde & Southworth Crocker & Eldridge Hutchinson Charles E. Moody Thomas Dana & Bilas Peirce & Co Fenno & Co Hepard Norwell Rice & Co Yt Bros Cobb, Buies & Yerx W. Monroe & Co P. King Hanson & Ricker W. C. Rogers & C Eustis & Dagcett Kurtleff Bros Ork & Whitney Lord & Spencer Arnum & Co Ateh 4Lekerson & Blodget Delow & Seam Lk. Clements & Co Potter Wrightin Theodore Metcalf Cutler Bros. & Co Lmall Bros Doolittle & Smith Carer Kor & Kioseph Burnet & Geo. GC Goodwin Howard W. Spurr & Co New England Cg, Lawrence & Co Faneuil Hall Blake & Ripley Isaac Locke & Co Covant & Kean Truit Sawtell & Pratt A. A. Kendall Horticultural Hall Boot and Shoe Recorder Overture

Funeral for Henry L. Whiting Held in Waltham

Henry L. Whiting is buried after a May 15 funeral attended by nearly 500. Monitor Lodge F and A M led services at the house, Rev. L. P. Blackford officiated, and a long city procession followed to the grave with Rufus G. Brown as chief marshal and the City Band. The Rumford male quartet performed, floral offerings honored multiple organizations including Monitor Lodge Pilgrim Fathers Grand Army Hose 1 and local relief corps.

A. M Fire Department F. P. H. Rogers Post Massasoit Colony Pilgrim Fathers Charlestown Prave J. W. Follett Rumford Monitor Lodge Grand Army Firerman MH. L. W Woman’s Relief Corps

Reward Offered for Cure of Horse Ailments

A reward of one hundred dollars is offered for a case of horse colic horse oil or a spinal disease in a horse that cannot be cured by Tattle's Biixir. See announcement.

Tattle

Five Grave Charges Opening of the Investigation

A city council inquiry into mismanagement by the boards of directors of public institutions since 1853 proceeds in the council chamber before a joint special committee. The prosecution contends improper purchases since 1885, prices above market, personal interests in contracts, and overall dishonest management. Witnesses include Albert T. Whiting, J. Alfred Mitchell, Francis A. Foster, and others detailing bills, samples, and supplier dealings with Thomas H. Lynch and D. R. P flannels among goods.

Board of Directors Council Chamber Eddy A. E. Pillsbury Cushing Thomas J. Gargan Alderman Eddy Pillsbury Albert T. Whiting Gargan J. Alfred Mitchell Henry B. Wells George J. Wilkinson Thomas H. Lynch Francis A. Foster Dry Goods Commission Dexter, Richards & Sons Mills Newport N. H Foster Mr. Pillsbury D. BR. P Board of Directors of A. ©. J. Brown Joy, Langdon & Co Hamilton Wilkinson Mr. Wells Mr. Wilkinson Oxford Cambridge Richard J. Walsh Oxford Meltons Walsh Careyville Union Cassimere

Cruelties of Siberia Told by John Baker at St Paul’s

John Baker recounted his escape from Siberia and his family’s fate under czarist oppression. He described four prisoner classes, harsh punishments, and forced marches to the mines, detailing lashes in snow and exposure as part of Russia’s brutal penal system.

Siberia John Baker St. Paul’s Church St. Barnabas Guild Russia Wereaw Poland Uutap Iurs Baker Trael Futipue

Women of the Press meeting highlights and related court notices

The New England Woman's Press Association met at No 8 Park Street with papers on opportunities in weekly journalism. Attendance included Alice Stone Blackwell Mary Briggs Katherine Conway M Agnes Dalrymple Elizabeth Hanscom and KE Gosse. New members Lucy Stone and Cora Scott Pond joined. Asahel W Sawyer and others discussed. Also reported are Fitchburg railroad stockholders seeking to remove its president for proxy irregularities in a pending suit. Gloucester mayor license mandamus and related defenses scheduled for tomorrow.

New England Woman's Press Association No. 8 Park Street Allce E. Whitaker New England Alice Stone Blackwell Mary H. Briggs Katherine E. Conway M. Agnes Dalrymple Elizabeth D. Hanscom KE. M. Gosse Lucy Stone Cora Scott Pond Ormiston Chant England National Congress of Women Washington Vigilance Record Thomas Mack Stockholm Chicago Mest Green Kindergarten Movement of Education Asahel W. Sawyer Elijah B. Phillips Fitchburg Railroad Precost Reyés William G. Russell G. A. Torrey George A. Davis David L. Robinson Gloucester Board of Aldermen Oraily Ile Augustus Russ H. P. Moulton

City Events Include Fair for Blind Kindergarten

Notes about events show Chauncy Hall School children hosting a fair Saturday from 3 to bp m with proceeds for the Roxbury kindergarten for the blind. The Puddingstone Whist Club of Dorchester held its second annual meeting at Young's Hotel. The New England Order of Protection Supreme Lodge met in Odd Fellows Hall. Ludwig concert committee met at Parker House with strong ticket sales.

Chauncy Hall Roxbury Puddingstone Whist Club Dorchester Young's Hotel Supreme Lodge of the New England Order of Protection Odd Fellows

Wills speaks on redemption at St Andrew’s Church in Boston

The second of three meetings led by Mr. C. J. Wills of New York at St. Andrew’s Church on Chambers Street drew about fifty attendees. He urged redemption for modern men, comparing Boston’s need to Jewish times at Christ’s coming, and urged reliance on God’s aid to change, even without strong resolutions. He shared his own trials and the prayer, “Lord, if it is possible, help me,” as his key aid.

C. J. Wills New York St. Andrew’s Church Chambers Street Boston

Plans for the St Louis Convention Hall and accommodations

Colonel Prather led securing the convention for St Louis and supervised the new hall. It measures 386 by 110 feet with top acoustic quality, seating 11 000. A bureau at 506 Olive street coordinates lodging as hotels fill, boarding houses, and private homes. The city promises entertainment during early June with illumination, a river steamboat program, race meeting, and theatre attractions.

Prather St. Louis Olive Street Bureau of Information John G. Shelton Bureau

Hayward and Dickerman Tie Quiet Somerville Nupital

Misa Grace Dickerman daughter of Brimmer School principal in Boston married H. B. Hayward son of Alderman Hayward of Somerville. Ceremony at the bride’s home 85 Central street Somerville conducted by Rev O L Noyes. Private wedding. couple depart for New York via Washington and Baltimore then settle in Somerville.

Misa Grace Dickerman Dickerman Brimmer School Boston H. 8 Hayward Alderman Hayward Somerville Central Street O. L. Noyes Broadway Congregational Church New York Washington Baltimore

Shippers Guide maps Boston freight train departures

The New England Railway Publishing Company releases a concise Shippers Guide stating freight train departure times from Boston to all New England towns. It aims to cut costs with precise depot and freight house directions, enabling teams to unload at exact doors.

A BG Pathfinder Boston New England New Hogland Railway Publishing Company Federal Street

Mmssns spring stock of young men's suits at Shoman Co

A. Shoman & Co located at Washington and Summer streets offers their spring stock of young men's fits with fabrics from English Austrian Irish and American mills. Garments are cut in latest styles and finished to resemble custom goods. Prices range from $15 to $50.

Mmssns A. Shoman & Co Washington Summer Streets

Libel Suit Over Seattle to England Shipment

United States District Court proceedings May 15 with Judge Nelson. Libel to recover injuries sustained to a lot of cattle shipped from Caledonia to England. JH Rogers and WK Blodgett Jr. for defendant. George Putnam and Thomas Russell for claimants.

Nelson Caledonia England JH. M. Rogers W. K. Blodgett, Jr Tibeliant George Putnam Thomas Russell

Court Proceedings Skim Through No. 4151 to 4790

A lengthy list of maritime and civil cases, including No. 4151 Thomas Gannon vs Hugh Allan et al, with claims of injuries from a steamer berth break and fever from unfit food, and multiple unrelated dockets with numerous defendants and plaintiffs. Also notes sessions of the Superior Court Middlesex County with schedules for May hearings, motions, and divorce lists.

Thomas Gannon Hugh Allan Allan Line Galway Sarai Ganon Sime Joseph Hernan Same J. A. McGeough Dabney H. G. Allen

Superior DeAll Court to Convene in Salem for Trial

Essex County Superior Criminal Court will convene in Salem tomorrow by adjournment from Newburyport for the trial of cases. Brigham O J is named among those to be tried.

Superior Deal Court Essex County Brigham O. J Superior Criminal Court Salem Newburyport

Superior Court Schedule Notes on May 15

Norfolk County bishop J reports the court was occupied in all jury waived cases and that the first case on the list was heard Libels for divorce will be in order on Thursday.

Sucperson Court Middlesex County Blopgerr, J Cambridge Blodgett Norfolk County Bishop, J

Tickets and Superior Cabin Accommodations Advertised

Tickets and superior cabin accommodations at the lowest possible rates on all lines of European steamers may be obtained at W. H. Hayes's stewmakig agency Parker House Boston.

W. H. Hayes Stewmakig Agency Parker House Boston

A Question of Health Promotes Royal Baking Powder

The article argues for Royal Baking Powder as the only pure leavening agent free from lime and alum. Citing government chemists and analysts, it claims Royal uses chemically pure cream of tartar and patent processes to eliminate lime, promising healthier bread, cake, and pastries and urging consumers to choose Royal to avoid dyspepsia from impure foods.

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