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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1889

Page

8

Ninety ninth Annual Meeting Opens of Massachusetts Episcopals

Large clergy and lay delegation attend Trinity Chapel opening session led by Bishop B H Paddock. Reports show parish growth, funds, and new churches while a push for a diocesan house in Boston gains support from the Episcopalian Club.

Protestant Episcopal Church of Diocese of Massachusetts Trinity Chapel B. H. Paddock D.D W. H. Brooks Leander Manchester E. Barnes Brunswick Paddock Charles H. Learoyd Nova Scotia Fond du Lac Lenox Church Woman’s Auxiliary Church Temperance Society St. Mark's Groton George W. Shinn Boston Episcopalian Club J. Montomery Sears Henry M. Lovering E. Pierson Eebe Francis A. Foster Oliver W. Peabody Diocesan Board of Missions Reginald H. Howe Commonwealth Henry F. Allen Edmund F. Slatter

Reformed Episcopal Church Opens Twelfth General Council

The Rev J M Gray rector began yesterday the biennial meeting of the twelfth general council of the Reformed Episcopal church in this city. Bishop Charles Edward Cheney of Chicago presided with Bishops Nicholson Latane Fallows and others assisting. The opening service featured communion led by Wingfield of Ottawa, sermon by Bishop Stevens of South Carolina, and broad participation from Philadelphia Brooklyn Ottawa and Chicago clergy and lay members.

Minnneapolis Clarke Toronto Ripple Scranton Penn C. D. Kellogg New York Albert Crane Chicago Noakes Cleveland P. N. Eldredge London Ryerson Ritchie Kansas City J. D. Wilson St. Louis F. R. Walton Roger Hayne Fallows John Heins Philadelphia Wilson Christ Church Church In Canada General Council Theological Seminary Hoffman Benjamin F. Noakes Reformed Church Cheney Charles Edward Cheney Synod of William R. Nicholson Mason Gallagher Reformed Episcopal Church J. M. Gray The D.D W. R. Nicholson J. A. Latane Mr. Wingfield Ottawa Fall

Clarke and Pearson Wedding at Grace Methodist Church

Dr. I. J. Clarke of Haverhill and Miss Nellie E. Pearson wed at Grace Methodist Church Temple Street with Rev. W. S. Haven and Rev. William E. Huntington officiating. Attendants included Eva Clarke and F A Pearson. reception held at Mrs Helen M. Pearson’s home. After a Southern tour the couple will reside in Haverhill.

Grace Methodist Church Temple Street I. J. Clarke Haverhill Nellie E. Pearson W. S. Haven William E. Huntington Boston University E. F. Markham M. H. Hardwick R. C. de Normandie F. H. Horton George Hart Eva Clarke F. A. Pearson T. Wicksell Annie Laurie Cornelia Cook Helen M. Pearson Pinckney Street Mrs. Clarke

Correction of Bunker Hill tablets discussion

Wainwham H. Whitmore writes from Boston May 22 1889 defending the Bunker Hill Association tablets. He argues errors cited concern name arrangements not individuals and explains tablet design and scale versus the original interview.

Bunker Hill Association State House A. Green Phineas Nevens P. N Committee of Safety Boston Monument Avenue Wainwham H. Whitmore

Pyle's Pearline Aims for Best Cleaning Value

A bold note touts Pyle's Pearline as the best choice for household cleaning. It promises ease speed and top results with focused claims on effectiveness and convenience.

Pyle

The New Deed of Gift and Yachting Controversy

Chairman Smith of the America’s cup committee remains confident objections can be answered to satisfy Royal Yacht Squadron critics. The New York Yacht Club defends the new deed of gift though many American yachtsmen find it defective and worry A chance of future contests. London papers condemn the proposal as unsportsmanlike while Valkyrie’s challenge remains possible with further talks scheduled with Prince of Wales and Duke of Ormonde. Helen Gordon Prince’s trial trip and Schooner Knone’s condition are noted as preparations for Portland.

Lord Dunraven New York Yacht Club London Field New York Valkyrie Prince of Wales Duke of Ormonde Royal Yacht Squadron

Valkyrie Maiden Race Victory Narrowly Delayed

Lord Dunraven's yacht Valkyrie won the race on the water but finished behind the winning time allowance, marking her maiden match debut in London.

Valkyrie London Lord Dunraven

Savin Hill Yacht Club Elects New Directors

A special Savin Hill Yacht Club meeting chaired by Commodore Stark filled three board seats with L. Darling W. H. Besarick and F. J. Stark. L. T. Howard and Winthrop Briggs joined the regatta committee as vacancies were filled. Members named include Nazro Stricker Ware Richards Main Smith Clark Rich and Lovejoy. The regatta committee announced the season fixtures with club races on June 8 July 2 July 20 Aug 3 and Aug 16 Moonlight sails on July 10 and Aug 9 and Ladies day on Aug 16.

Savin Hill Yacht Club Savin Hill Commodore Stark L. Darling W. H. Besarick F. J. Stark L.T. Howard Winthrop Briggs W. E. C. Nazro F. Stricker R. D A. Ware G. R. Richards E. Main R. W. Smith J. Clark E. H. Rich F. A. Lovejoy Moonlight Sail

Leland Corinthian Challenge Cup For Seawanhaka Club

Charles H. Leland offers a five hundred dollar challenge cup for Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club members. Contests limited to 58, 46, 40, 35 and 30 foot sloops cutters and yawls with rules and time allowances under the club race committee. First race in June annual Corinthian, challengers allowed until October 15. winner of three contests in a season may decline further challenges.

Seawanhaka Club Charles H. Leland Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club Leland Corinthian Challenge Cup

Sweepstakes for Forty Footers at Newport Race

The Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club offers a sweepstake for the forty foot class to be sailed after the NYYC cruise at Newport on a twenty five mile triangular course with one leg dead to windward. Entries close June 10 and prize splits depend on starters with distributions in silver plate.

Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club New York Yacht Club Newport M. Roosevelt Schuyler Beaver Street New York

Bay View Yacht Club Shows Upgrades and Cruise Plans

The Bay View Yacht Club in South Boston reports renovated quarters with a new raft and lockers. A Memorial Day cruise is planned down Black Rock Channel to Paddock's Island, weather permitting, with chowder ashore and a dusk return. Other local craft undergo overhauls and sales as the local yachting scene moves forward.

Bay View Yacht Club South Boston Acteon Black Rock Channel Huil Gut Shona C. H. Tweed Lawley’s Fad G. A. Goddard Lawley Sylvia My. Sherman New York Boston Elf W. H. Wilkinson Newark Herald James Gordon Bennett New York Herald Dennison

Oberlin Alumni Hold Annual New England Meeting

The New England Union of Oberlin Alumni met in Brunswick with about thirty members present. Speakers included Dr. Durgin, Mrs. Lucy Stone Blackwell, Rev. Judson Smith, and professors from Oberlin and nearby colleges. Jr Fairchild resigned as college president. officers elected include Judson Smith as president and Shafer as secretary.

New England Union of Oberlin Brunswick Durgin Hillsdale College Lucy Stone Blackwell L. S. Parker Cambridge Judson Smith Roxbury Stratton Hawes Wellesley W.H. Ryder Andover W. G. Frost Oberlin Ryder Morgan Gulick Japan Jr. Fairchild

Italian street musicians import raises customs concerns

Officials scrutinize six organs and three harps brought by Italians on the Scythia amid claims broker Pietro Grossi used workers from England and Italy to obtain and finance the instruments without duty. The case centers on alleged subornation of perjury and questions over ownership of a Wright girl’s organ.

Custom House Scythia Pietro Grossi England Italy Grossi Europe Curran Treasury Montgomery Nellie Roccameo Meo Brighton Eng Agnes Foy London Clerkenwell America Liverpool United States Jane Flannagan Antonio Ventro Eliza Wright Gaetano Francisco Guuglielmi Mr. Montgomery Saverio Lanetto Birmingham Wright Boston Hatton Garden

Protest Against Egan Appointment Sparks Circular

A circular signed by John W. Low denounces the President's nomination of Patrick Egan of Nebraska as minister to Chile. It asserts Egan is linked to crimes judged by a British panel and attacks the appointment as insulting to national dignity and American statecraft.

Egan John W. Low British-American Association Senate United States Patrick Egan Nebraska Chile

Eminent Doctors Endorse Warner's Safe Cure Ad

A historical clipping cites Dr J G Hollanp and Dr Dio Lewis praising Warner's Safe Cure. Dr R A Gunn and Dr Thompson of New York University University of the City of New York are quoted on kidney cures and chronic kidney disease.

J. G. Hollanp Scribner’s Magazine Dio Lewis Warner R. A. Gunn Gunn Dr. Thompson

Perplexities of business Cupples & Hurd meet on affairs and assets

Creditors of Cupples & Hurd hear a Brandeis statement detailing initial capital of 15000, assets including Algonquin Press stake, debts totaling 23179 and leases. Committee named Warren, Plympton, Kay to study affairs. meeting adjourned awaiting further report.

Cupples & Hurd John C. Paige Kilby Street Louis D. Brandeis Boylston Street School Street Algonquin Press Algonquin Company Medical Journal Brandeis

Pacific Guano stockholders meet to discuss reorganization options

A meeting at 8 Congress street reviewed possible repossession of property or reorganization for the Pacific Guano Company. Trustees and stockholders debated plans, appointed a three member committee, and eyed May 29 for a follow up session.

Pacific Guano Company Pacific Guano The Corporation Congress Street Henry G. Nichols Glidden & Curtis Lawrence Curtis John M. Glidden

Creditors meet as Brooks Wells fail after factory attachment

Brooks & Wells boot and shoe makers of 107 Bedford street and Westboro fail with about 80 000 in liabilities and 90 000 in assets. The failure followed a Brockton creditor attachment on the factory. The firm did about 400 000 yearly on a 50 000 capital. The partners are Charles J Brooks and Henry G Wells.

Brooks & Wells Bedford Street Westboro Brockton Charles J. Brooks Henry G. Wells Joseph A. ‘L'Arcotte Fulton Street A. T. Knapp A. G. Hamilton Turcotte E. L. Pickard E. H. Dunn Billings

Cape Cod Land Co Offers Island Bay Lot Sales

The Cape Cod Land Company presents lots on an island in the bay about a half mile offshore. Ideal for summer recreation with prices listed in a separate advertisement column.

Cape Cod Land Company Vito

Warner's Safe Cure Promoted Against Malaria Symptoms

An advertisement claims Warner's Safe Cure removes headache deafness nausea and convulsions as cures for malaria symptoms. The copy cites Uric acid poisonvine and Reynold's stem of PogeiDe with mentions of uraemia and general weakness. The text references headache vomiting heaviness indifference somnolence and convulsions leading to coma.

Warner Reynold

Montserrat Lime Fruit Juice AXS Listing Declared

Listed on the Asx Montserrat Lime Fruit Juice is introduced as a new lime flavored beverage on the ASX with initial trading notices and market interest noted by investors and analysts. The issuer outlines product details, pricing, and potential market expansion plans.

Asx Montserrat

Buckley Pleads Guilty in Liquor Tax Case During Court Term

Cornelius Buckley pleaded guilty to carrying on the business of a retail liquor dealer without paying the special tax and was fined $20 and costs. Catherine McLeod, tried for a like offense, was acquitted.

United States Circuit Court Nelson J. Cornelius Buckley Catherine McLeod

Boston Superior Court First Session May 22

Report from the First Session of the Superior Court noting case numbers and parties. Plaintiff Taylor wins 1 cent damages against Haines for assault on April 10, 1888. Other cases include Hogarty v City of Boston for a July 2, 1888 fall, and Sheehan v Boston for January 20, 1887 ice injuries.

Superior Court Staples Mark A. Taylor Henry W. Haines Peter Hogarty City of Boston Ohio Street Werict J. H. Burke JT. M. Babson Patrick Sheehan Swit Jremont Street Benton J. ” Long T. M. Babson Decndant Linton Allen Lane Hunt Sheehan Boston McElhany Thayer Fullec Wilde Stevenson v Joy. Co Kempster Brown Muss Adams Bellows Title Co Madgdon Billings Daird Thompson John Sullivan Boston & Lowell Railroad Lowell John D. Long Lincoln W H. Coolidge Jaimes P.S. Clark Joseph W Brooks Dorchester J. P. Leahy W. B. Orcutt Kate McSweeny City of West Cedar Street B. F. Butler KR. W. Nason

Bodily Injury and Property Damage Cases In Norfolk Court

Superior Court in Norfolk presided by Barker J lists cases against Quincy and Dedham governing injuries from a Beach avenue bridge railing defect and coal dust damage at Brookline Gas light, with verdicts for the defendants in several actions and jury views noted for others.

Joanna Conway Brookline Gaslight Company J. L. Eldridge M.& C. A. Williams Hugh McHugh Dedham School Washington Streets J. E. Cotter C. A. Mackintosh Mahady Conway Russell Daly Hicks Kelley

Superior Court Middlesex May 22 Jury Waiver Hearing

The Middlesex Superior Court reports continued hearings of jury waived cases. The court will reconvene tomorrow for the same purpose, covering calendar pages 50 through 53.

Superior Court Docket Noted Sentences And Cases

May 22 Hearings include manslaughter sentence for Catharine O'Donnell to one year in women's prison. Hackett fined 100 dollars and costs for meaplen lovaty. Marshall sentenced three months to house of correction if not paid in five days for assault on an officer plus 25 and costs. Decker’s non support sentence revoked. Docket lists cases at Common wean versus Janzen et al breaking and entering 138. Same versus Fitzgerald Banat law 507. Same versus Butler assault and battery 528. Same versus O Donnell cheat 581. Same versus Ryan assault and battery 243. Same versus King robbery.

Superior Criminal Court Dewey J. Catharine O'Donnell Women’s Prison George H. Hackett Meaplen Lovaty William Marshall House of Correction Walter ©. Decker Janzen Same Fitzgerald Banat Butler O’ Donnell Ryan King

Salem Superior Court Liquor and Burglary Trials Report

In Essex County Salem on May 22 the Superior Court heard liquor law cases from Haverhill and Lynn. J George L Hoburn trial ongoing for liquor violation. Dennis J F O Keefe found guilty of liquor law violation. Daniel Hennessy of Newburyport sentenced three years for breaking and entering. John H Lee of Lynn fined $100 for liquor with $18 costs and three months in the house of correction. Marcellus Hook of Lynn fined $10 and costs for drunkenness. Frank Roche of Lynn on trial for break ing and entering at adjournment.

Superior Criminal Court Essex County Salem Dunbar George L. Hoburn Haverhill Dennis Jf’. O’keefe Lynn Daniel Hennessy Newburyport Engnet Tl Iohn H. Lee Oynn House of Correction Marcellus Hook Frank Roche

City Court Docket Reveals Fish Trade Fine and Embezzlement Charge

May 22 municipal court criminal session fined Edward R Perry a fish dealer 20 dollars for possessing a female lobster with spawn and six dollars for selling a lobster under ten and a half inches. Fred E Monk must appear May 29 to answer a 30 dollar embezzlement charge from Thomas R Curtis.

Curtis and Adamms. Jr Edward R. Perry Friend Street Fred E. Monk Thomas R. Curtis Parmenter C.J Exy Bail

Boot and Shoe Buyers in Town

A listing of buyers from multiple cities including Augusta Georgia Baltimore Maryland Chicago Illinois and Toledo Ohio and others. Names shown include Pratt Gouley Adler Hunt Wells Carpenter Pratt Pickenbroock Childe Smith Frazer Keet Humphrey Dunn and Baker among others.

Pratt Smith, Pratt & Herrick Augusta Gouley Craw Baltimore Adler Frank & Adler Daniel K Jandorf & Co Charleston Hunt Hunt & Co Chicago R Wells Wells & Co Chicago, L1—E F Carpenter of Guthmann, Carpenter & Telling J_ F Pratt Bowen & Pratt Dubuque B Pickenbroock Pittsburg Venn H Childs, Jr H Childe & Co A Joseph A T Smith Smith Frazer B & $ Co Uy Garinefeld T Keet Keet & Rountree Co

Local Business Closures and Public Notices Reported

Wholesale and retail gas fixture dealers will close during June July and August at 5 p m daily and 1 o clock Saturdays. Roxbury High School carpentry contract awarded to Gifford & Lawrence for 17344. Vacate orders issued for two multi family buildings at 16 Cross street and 56 Endicott street. Memorial Day address set for Weston Mass by W H Baldwin. Joseph Loring dies after train accident at Massachusetts General Hospital. New England Chautauqua Union to meet this evening at Conservatory of Music with Emma Shaw Alaska lecture Alice May Estey singing and George W Bush reading concluding season.

R. Hollings & Co C.H. McKenney & Co Archer & Pancoast Manufacturing Company McKenney & Waterbury A. W. Turner Company Roxbury High School Gifford & Lawrence J. D. McLellan Creesy & Noyes John French Board of Health Cross Street Endicott Street W. H. Baldwin Young Men’s Christian Union Weston Mass Joseph Loring West Quincy Old Colony Massachusetts General Hospital New England Chautauqua Union Conservatory of Music Emma Shaw Alaska Alice May Estey George W. Bush

Cigar Dealers Press Boston Police to Enforce Sunday Law

In a large Boston meeting, Henry Jaski was elected chair and L Benatail recording secretary. Delegates urge the police to evenly enforce the law after Supreme Court rulings declared cigars and tobacco not drugs and thus not sellable on Sundays. A resolution calls for sending a copy to the Boston Police Board.

Boston Henry Jaski L. Benatail Supreme Court Board of Police Honorable City of

Gasoline Explosion Damages Vanness Hotel Injures Six

In the Parksanare area an early forenoon gasoline tank explosion at the Vanness Hotel caused extensive damage to the four story brick building. Six men were injured including Edward Seavers Edward Russell Nicholas Emery Ellis Zarditski Clement Landers and Cronin. The hotel owner Henry M Doane said a junker had the tank in the basement prior to the blast. The blast shattered mirrors toppled marble tablet tops and sent stained glass windows into the street. City Hospital treated the injured with two taken home and Landers sent to Geneva Hospital Massachusetts. Police kept the crowd back as damage reached about 3000 with Doane bearing heavy losses.

Parksanare Vanness Hotel Eliot and Pleasant Streets Edward Seavers Edward Russell Nicholas Emery Church Street Ellis Zarditski Clement Landers Brighton Street Cronin Henry M. Doane Samuel W. Armstrong David Ross Zardiski Leavers Hannah B. Clark Woodbine Street

Use Horsford's Acid Phosphate for Nervous Diseases

Dr. F. G. Kelly of Alderton Texas states he has prescribed Horsford's Acid Phosphate in many cases of restlessness at night and nervous diseases. He notes it helps indigestion caused by lack of gastric juice and calls it one of the best remedies known in the profession.

Horsford F. G. Kelly Alderton, W. T

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