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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1888

Page

8

Busy day for Boot and Shoe Dealers visitants rail trip

Devoted to business the Boot and Shoe Dealers enjoy two pleasant evenings. Merchants spent hours inspecting goods and boarding the New England Grocer barges. A long visitor list includes A L Baker Wollaston G H Pearson Dorchester Eben Symons Mald en J W Danahy Gilbertville and many others.

New England Ella G. Simonds Harry FE. Symonds C. J. Hall Malden E. W. Eaton Wakefield Harvey Bay Haverhill H. A. Davenport Boston J. W. Danahy Gilbertville G. W. Richardson East Haverhill J. F. Bassett Salisbury Point H. M. Osborn Peabody G. H. Beers Bristol F. ©. Estabrook Florence J. Driscoll J. P. Brown D. L. Fuler Indian Orchard W. L. Hayes H. F. Atwell Oston J. M. Whitcomb Woodstock M. C. Thompson Aurelia H. Bonney West Flanover Theodore Jalbert Fall River G. B. Wallis, Jr New York Frank R. Sharkes Frank A. Fisher J. A. Littlefield Nellie F. Litchfield E. L. Litchfield Somerville Charles Jacobson Mr. Sanborn Chase & Sanborn Revere House Converse Theoston Rubber Shoe Company Comany Edgeworth Middlesex Fells Haymarket

Retail Dealers Entertained at Banquet in Boston Hall

An event for New England retail shoe dealers hosted by Boston manufacturers and the Boot and Shoe Recorder at Horticultural Hall. Six long tables filled the hall as C. H. McDermott of the Recorder presided with a reception committee and many industry guests. The evening featured a simple program, a fine dinner by I. D. Cook & Co, and Boole’s Orchestra warming up to Erminie.

New England Boston Boot and Shoe Recorder Horticultural Hall C. H. McDermott Messrs E. B. Holmes Parker, Holmes & Co George C. Irvin Irvin & Snow S. D. Dyer Hosmer, Codding & Co William C. Lamkin Lamkin & Foster W. L. Terhune W. C. Lewis George ©. Turner John W. Newcomb W. Carry Day R. Britton & Co J. P. Hunt T. C. Newcomb James J. Moore Bryan & Mitchell Willian B. Rice W. H. Hayes L. C. Frye Edward Dutton Robert Barker P. B. Robinson Lawrence Fravk E. Ballou G. P. Whitney B. W. Sweet & Co A. T. Rice Providence C. M. Keyes Charles Beagle D. H. Adams E. R. Heath Springfield Treacy Bros Eliot Due Murphy & Conway Marlboro F. Blodgett W. A. Thompson Concord Howard W. Spurr & Co Revere Coffee Mills Revere Standard Java Coffee Revere and Commercial Street Quincy Market Mass

Retail shoe dealers banquet speech reel in Boston era

A long recount of a Boston rubber and shoe trades banquet features remarks by E S Converse H B Parker and others. Speakers praise fraternal ties promote cooperation and invite attendees to factory tours and future retailers’ gatherings while lampooning rivals and touting advertised goods.

Boot-maker banquet ends with lively stage show

A business meeting featuring Boston Rubber Shoe Company highlighted speeches by a lieutenant and a self-promoting speaker who praised a $2 boot of Curacao kid. The Boston Amusement Bureau provided entertainment including impressions, songs, sketches, burlesque, violin, tricks and a Weather Beaten sketch before the event closed.

Ernor Leutenant New England Boston Rubber Shoe Company Boston Amusement Bureau E. H. Frye Dixey Irving L. S. Poole W. . Floyd

Kneisel Quartet Caps Season With Final Chickering Hall Concert

Richard Heard reviews the sixth Kneisel Quartet concert at Chickering Hall with Mendelssohn octet and Bach Ciaconne. Kneisel delivers precise Beethoven quartet and Bach performance. audience responds with enthusiastic recalls. The program features Beethoven op 59 No 1, Bach Ciaconne in D minor, and Mendelssohn octet, under Kneisel's guidance.

Kneisel Kneisel Quartet Chickering Hall Messrs Mullaly Kuntz Zack Campanari Mendelssohn Franz Kneisel Mendelsshon Beethoven Bach Ciaconne Boston

Miss Corden Shines in Fatinitza at Boston Theatre

Miss Juliette Corden takes the role of Princess Lydia in Fatinitza, drawing a large audience in a second Boston performance. Her singing shows color and power, enhancing her prior Mignon reception, with notable effect in the last act trio. Remaining week notes list Mignon, The Poachers, Fra Diavolo, and Fatinitza with schedules. next week features Bohemian Girl and more Fatinitza. seats on sale.

Miss Corden Fatinitza Boston Theatre Bostonians Juliette Corden Princess Lydia Lydia Fra Diavolo

Antique Airs and Dances Reviewed in Music Notes

Receipt of the first issue of Antique Airs and Dances edited by I. Boscovitz praised for thorough revision honoring old masters while fitting modern piano. The opening number Air Ge Danse by stilinder is noted as quaint, allegretto, with careful phrasis and fingering. published by Arthur P. Schmidt & Co.

I’. Roscovitz Mr. Boscovitz Stilinder Messrs Arthur P. Schmidt & Co

Dinner honors for Strauss and Shoninger prior to Europe trip

Friends of Mr F Strauss of Leopold Morse and Co and Charles Shoninger of Shoninger Moses and Co hosted a complimentary dinner at the Parker House. The two gentlemen depart for Europe on the 26th of this month. The Boston University School of Medicine held a gathering at Young's last evening.

Mr. F. Strauss Leopold Morse & Co Charles Shoninger Shoninger, Moses & Co Parker House Europe Boston University School of Medicine Young

Perkins Street Baptist Church Fires Assistant Pastor

A Somerville church meeting last evening dismissed assistant pastor Mr. W. O. Bowers amid strained relations with Rev. W. A. Smith. Bowers says he never intended to infringe on the pastor’s duties and believed relations were pleasant.

Perkins Street Baptist Church Somerville Astor W. A. Smith Ir. W. O. Bowers Bowers

One Dollar Coupon Scheme Claim by Dunlap Stylographic Co

Louis E. Dunlap of Boston claims to be the originator of the $1 coupon scheme, asserting he advertised the $1 coupon for a $3 fountain pen in the Boston Transcript on April 7 and in the Boston Herald on April 16, predating Hartley’s $1 coupon launched April 28 and ended May 9. He invites investigation to counter claims he copied the Hartley advertisement.

Post Messrs. H. A. Hartley & Co Globe Boston Papers The Lorin Feland Boston Transcript Boston Herald Hartley

Parties Intending To Purchase Horses This Summer

Parties intending to purchase horses for the summer would do well to call on Messrs J D Packard & Sons at No 20 Chardon street and Brighton avenue Allston who have sixty or more fine animals from Maine and Vermont mostly aye ac ne These include driving coach and family horses.

Messrs J. D. Packard & Sons Chardon Street Brighton Avenue Allston Maine Vermont

Chicagos Sweep Boston With Strong Late Hitting

Chicago defeats Boston 4 to 2 as Sanders’ pitching is stiffened late. Nash drives in two runs for Boston. Williams Williamson and Johnston spark Chicago with key hits. Umpire Lynch draws complaints as 6,000 spectators watch rain delay and tight defense.

CuicaGco Chicagos Sanders Bostons Krock Nash Boston Burns Hernune Brown Johnston Ryan Pfeffer Anson Lynch Morrill Wil'inson Hornung O Krock Pweel Flint Sowders Williamson Sutton Sawders

Umpire Mullen at Man chester errors ignite game row

May 17 in Manchester umpire Mullen drew sharp ire for biased calls and indecent language. Clinton and Scheffler faced fines, a spectator was ejected, and a postgame confrontation led to police attention as Lynns beat the Manchesters after late rallies.

Manchester Mullen Clinton Scheffler Fullen Cclinton Manchesters Lynns Shoup Kelly R. Bh.po A. E. R. Bhp A. E. Laroc Los Doyle E. Doyle Black Carney Spill Kinsman Behan Corcoran O Shoup Og Lanman Tersien Mahoney O Hungler McDermott Cece Ea Oo K. Doyle Kelty Bat Ocror Spe Terrien la! Ocque Yemnon Hungier Salem Turner Mitchell Hines Mullin Weidman

Boston Delegation to open Vermont Board of Trade

A Boston Chamber of Commerce committee including John P. Hilton Rufus A White George A Fales Hale Mason J M Upton Benjamin Hinckley and J C F Slayton is appointed to attend the opening of the Vermont Board of Trade in Burlington Vt on the 18th inst. The Boston School Regiment will march a procession through Tremont Street to the Common for a dress parade at noon. Atwood & Weld sold the Mattapan estate for 4900 to Daniel Lovering Jr of Boston. The Music Hall promenades start next Wednesday under Mr Kneisel with the season featuring top soloists from the Symphony Orchestra. Charles W Sawyer sold 60 Washington Street Charlestown for 7425 to Annie F Keany. Ernest B Smith and Martin Grosman charged with passing counterfeit silver dollars in Holyoke and held $1500 each. B H Jacobs of Roxbury died of heart disease. Branagan and Flynn arrested for receiving stolen silverware belonging to Spencer Borden of Fall River and Frederick Mason of Taunton.

Boston Chamber of Commerce Vermont Board of Trade Burlington John P. Hilton Rufus A. White George A. Fales Hale Mason J. M. Upton Benjamin Hinckley J. C. F. Slayton Boston School Regiment Tremont Street Congress Broad State Washington School Beacon Atwood & Weld Mattapan Tremont Norfolk Streets Daniel Lovering, Jr Boston Kneisel Charles W. Sawyer Charlestown Washington Street Annie F. Keany Ernest B. Smith Martin Grosman Halsett Holyoke United States Circuit Court B. H. Jacobs Gaston Street Roxbury Thomas Branagan James Flynn Spencer Borden Fall River Frederick Mason Taunton

Banquet to the Ladies by Boston Paper Trade Association

The Boston Paper Trade Association closed its season with a reception for the ladies at the Ven dome. Notables attended including Josiah Parker Higgins, Governor Ames, Mayor O'Brien, ex Governor Rice, and Byron Weston. Speeches honored the guests, with music by Hartshorn's Orchestra and dancing late into the evening.

Boston Paper Trade Association Vendome Hartshorn Josiah Parker Higgins Ames O’brien Rice Byron Weston United States Paper Makers’ Association E. C. Rogers Long Phillips Brooks Warner Miller W. Hurd Governor Ames O'Brien Commonwealth of Massachusetts United States Byron Weton Temple Cartet

Boston Firms Face Insolvency and Creditors’ Meetings

Darling Bros. & Co. assigns to T. G. Hiler of Faneuil Hall National Bank. Walpole Woollen Mills calls a meeting of creditors. Edward P. Morse settles in insolvency. Henry Wood Son & Co. withdraws petition against Glidden W. Joy & Co. Most creditors accept 40 cents on the dollar. Schlich & Field Co. calls a creditors meeting and peers to reorganize after full settlement. Liabilities about 90000 dollars, assets around 300000 dollars with 100000 dollars in patents.

Darling Bros. & Co Commercial Street Boston T. G. Hiler Faneuil Hall National Bank Walpole Woollen Mills South Walpole Mass Edward P. Morse Carpenter Medford Henry Wood, Son & Co Glidden W. Joy & Co Mr. Joy Schlich & Field Company Rochester

Cambridge School Board Names Permanent Teachers and Peabody Grammar

The Cambridge school board met at City Hall and confirmed Rose Collins Lasselle Mary Buckman Margaret Burke and Theresa Bartlett as permanent teachers. The Linneau Street grammar school will be named Peabody grammar school in honor of Rev A P Peabody D D. A plan was approved to add a library trustee to the board and Miss Balch’s drawing salary was raised from 3850 to 900. The salaries committee was instructed to report at the next meeting.

Cambridge School Board City Hall Rose V. Collins Lasselle School Mary M. Buckman Willard School Margaret Burke Reed School Theresa C. Bartlett Shepard School Linneau Street Peabody Grammar School A. P. Peabody D.D Balch

Courts Review Ownership Of Note Proceeds In Equity Suit

Cout. J. Charles A. Gregory and Boston Safe Deposit and Trust Company are parties in a bill to compel payment of note proceeds or a recovered judgment against William N. Swift, with ownership dispute arising between Gregory and Mary H. Pike over funds tied to a California mining property contract. Francis A. Brooks represents the complainant. other counsel include Solomon Lincoln for the Trust company and Dabney Hil for Merchants' National Bank.

Charles A. Gregory Boston Safe Deposit and Trust Company William ©. N. Swift New Bedford Gregory Mary H. Pike California Francis A. Brooks Solomon Lincoln Trust Company L. S. Dabney E. N. Hil Merchants’ National Bank John Lowel T. H. Talbot

Lawsuit Brought Over Steamer Prussian Passenger Injury

No. 4161-Thomas Gannon vs Hug al. details a passenger claim on the steamer Prussian from Galway to port alleging berth failure caused injury and fever from unfit conditions. The record lists numerous related cases with defenses and multiple sessions presided by J. Thompson, J. Hammond, and J. Lathrop.

Thomas Gannon Hugal Peay 7 Line Galway Sarah Gannon Same Joseph Hernan J. A. McGeough Dabney H. G. Allen

Uncontested Divorces and Probate Appeals in Norfolk Courts

Superior Court Norfolk May 17 reports hearings on uncontested divorces as cases resume Friday. Supreme Judicial Court Norfolk May 17 lists probate appeal from George L Baxter of Quincy with attorneys Morse Morton for executors and Bumpus Wheeler for appellants.

Superior Court Norfolk County Bishop Supreme Judicial Court Morroy W. Gaston E. C. Bumpus C. Wheeler

Sessions Report From Superior Criminal Court

May 17 session transacted many cases. Hickey of Gloucester convicted of maintaining liquor nuisance. Tumelty of Peabody for selling liquor to a minor committed on perjury charge. Mary Collins of Danvers convicted for illegal sale of liquor. Mareh of Lynn sentenced to 18 months for polygamy. Clark of Marblehead sentenced to reform school for embezzlement. Davis of Lynn sentenced 10 months for receiving stolen goods. Coyne of Lynn sentenced 12 months for breaking and entering. Reed of Gloucester sentenced 6 months for indecent exposure. Hawkes of Lynn pled guilty to bigamy. case continued. McGlue of Lynn pled guilty to embezzlement. Marsh of Lynn on trial for maintaining liquor nuisance found guilty.

Aldrich Superior Criminal Court Toviay John J. Hickey Gloucester James H. Tumelty Peabody William O'Shea O'Shea Mary Collins Danvers George W. Mareh Lynn House of Correction William P. Clark Marblehead Massachusetts Reformatory Mark E. Davis John Coyne Clarence Reed Robert H. Hawkes Atrick McGlue Andrew J. Marsh

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