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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1889

Page

8

Valkyrie Wins Fresh Race With New Light-Wind Superior

Lonpox May 24 Yachts Valkyrie Yarana and Irex sailed another race under a southeast breeze. Valkyrie finished first in 5h 6m 20s with Yarana second and Irex third. In the Mouse Light stretch Valkyrie led by a mile and, after spinnakers set, beat Yarana by over a minute with Trex gaining on the return. Critics vary but Valkyrie is seen as a fast light-weather boat, drawing interest for the America’s Cup contests and press calls for General Paine to reconsider Volunteer’s entry.

Lonpox Valkyrie Yarana Irex Varana Trex New York Thistle Volunteer Genesta Puritan Thi Tle Lhistle Surgess General Paine

Fredonia Off for Fayal in yachting cruise from harbor

The schooner Fredonia left yesterday on a voyage to Fayal with a fair breeze. The party included Mrs. Cary, Miss Cunningham, Mrs. Stone, Miss Stone, Miss Jones, Miss Russell, Miss Dabney, Miss Forbes, Messrs. Stone Dabney Cunningham and Forbes. Captain Harty commands with Stone as navigator. They plan Payal first, then Madeira, and aim to return in August to enter the fishing trade.

Fredonia Fayal Merlin Edward M. Cary Hester Cunningham H. B. Stone Alice Stone A. H. Jones E. F. Russell Alice Dabney Margaret Forbes F. H. Stone Charles Dabney Edward Cunningham, Jr J. Malcolm Forbes Charles Harty Captain Stone Payal Madeira Harty

Shana Named Flagship of Dorchester Yacht Club

Commodore Soley of the Dorchester Yacht Club commissions the yacht Shana as the club flagship. The rumor of purchasing the schooner Tempest remains unsubstantiated. The Hotel Pemberton in Hull offers seashore life with modern conveniences and is reachable by boat and rail, near Nantasket Beach.

Commodore Soley Dorchester Yacht Club Shana Boston Pemberton Hull Boston Bay I. E. Balch BNP Old Colony Railroad Nantasket Beach

Strike Averts as Fitchburg Contractors Reach Accord

Workers in Fitchburg freight operations avert a strike after a committee from two assemblies secures wage concessions. The demands started at 165 dollars per day or 1140 per week with 25 cents overtime. Men returned to work at 1 pm and a written agreement will be shown to a mass meeting Sunday afternoon.

Fitchburg

Bright's Disease and Warner's Safe Cure Claim

Competent authorities say Bright's Disease has no symptoms of its own and presents symptoms of other affections. Warner's Safe Cure is claimed to be specific for Bright's Disease and to cure many other diseases caused by kidney problems by restoring the kidneys to healthy action.

Bright Warner

Boston British Citizens mark Queen Victoria birthday celebration

Boston British Charitable Society at Youngs Hotel celebrated Queen Victoria's birthday and the society's seventy second anniversary with 125 attendees. The event featured a life size portrait by C A Whipple, flags, a ceremonial procession, toasts including The President of the United States and The Queen, and remarks by Mayor Hart and others, ending with informal singing and readings.

Queen Victoria Young's Hotel C. A. Whipple George Parsons Parsons George Bl. Berry United States Corse Washington God Save the Queen Boston Hart Perry Commonwealth of Massachusetts Hartwell Senate Massachusetts Ames Bin Land of Our Adoption A. Fh. George George Washington Republic Robert Gray Scots Charitable Society J. H. Burke Irish Society George Lapointe Canadian Society Ben. B. Esau Post Sons of Cambria Temple Quartet Joseph B. Sharland Harry Pepper Nelson Frinck Milanese Furness Line Frye Virginian Leyland Line

Examiners' Club dinner gathers twenty-six at Parker House

The Examiners' Club held its twenty sixth annual dinner at Parker House with twenty members present. Rev Edward Everett Hale presided and no guests attended. The Amherst Glee and Banjo Club is listed at the United States Hotel amid a long stream of prominent arrivals from multiple cities and states.

Examiners’ Club Parker House Edward Everett Hale Amherst United States Hotel Quincy T. C. Page Chicopee G. T. White Springfield Gentré N. Y J. G. Rowley Concord N. H Jackson Seattle W. W.s By A. Hart Hartford Conn Bam Kemp Wells River W. M. Campbell St. John N. L Auburn W. B. Park Plymouth

A Talk With Hotel Men Over Sunday Liquor Rules

Hotel keepers discuss the liquor law and guest definition after a conference with police commissioners at Pemberton Square. They debate 11 o'clock closing, Sunday rules, and how to treat bona fide guests while fearing license losses and uneven enforcement.

Post Pemberton Square Whiting Boston Montpelier Osborne Olaiss

Pulsion telephone touted as new method of sound transmission

Public notice announces the Pulsion telephone as a new way to transmit clear articulate sounds via vibration traveling the wires without electric current. Demonstrations and information are available at the Sears building offices, 14 and 16 Washington street.

Sears Building Washington Street

Mallory line crew will bear repair costs after collision

The agents of the Mallory line steamer Comal, struck by the Guyandotte in New York Harbor last Sunday, will not enforce general average on the cargo and will assume the entire cost of repairs to their ship themselves.

Mallory Line New York Harbor

Warner's Safe Cure Promoted by Medical Doctor in London Ads

Frederick IT Roberts M D of the Royal College of Surgeons and University of London endorses Warner's Safe Cure. He links loss of appetite and eyesight, dyspepsia, and bowel irregularities to advanced kidney disease and claims the remedy removes the cause by cleansing the kidneys to expel waste from the body.

Frederick It, Roberts Royal College of Surgeons University of London Eng Warner Shen

A Series of Excursions for July Tourism

A summer tourist prospectus from Messrs. Raymond and Whitcomb lists twenty two July excursions to leading mountain lake river spring and sea shore resorts in the North and East. Several trips are new including a maritime provinces circuit with Halifax St John and the Algonquin Hotel at St Andrews and a Lake St Joan Saguenay wilderness tour. Descriptive circulars for excursions and Yellowstone tours are available from W Raymond 296 Washington Street opposite School Street.

Messrs. Raymond & Whitcomb Maritime Provinces Halifax St. John Algonquin Hotel St. Andrews Lake St. Joan Saguenay River Great Wilderness Canada W. Raymond Washington Street School Street

Apple Dore House Announces Season Opening At Isles Of Shoals

Tuatr beautiful summer resort at the Isles of Shoals off Portsmouth New Hampshire opens the season June 20 with improvements including three new cottages a remodeled billiard room and a road circling the island The hotel ten miles from the mainland benefits from its sea breezes and natural setting as owners Laighton Bros. anticipate a prosperous term.

Tuatr Isles of Shoals Portsmouth N. H Laighton Bros

Funeral of Colonel George M Wood Held in South Boston

Funeral services for the late Colonel George M At Wood were held yesterday from his East Fourth Street residence in South Boston with Rev. McGrath and Rev. Albert E. George officiating. The remains will be taken to Gardiner Maine for burial Sunday with military honors. The day included other city notes on estate filings, a festival attendance by Governor Ames and Mayor Hart, a Tremont Temple talk on Japan's Christian readiness, and a hospitalization of Luke Gibbons after lumber injuries.

George M Wood East Fourth Street South Boston Mr. McGrath Hyne Park Albert E. George St. Matthew's Church Gardiner Abraham Jackson Jackson The Universalist Social Union Thorndike Governor Ames Hart Tremont Temple Arthur M. Knapp Japan Luke Gibbons Spruce Street Chelsea Massachusetts General Hospital Johnson and Tryder Charlestown D. M. Stearns Scranton Penn Episcopal Church Boston Young Men’s Christian Association Boylston Berkeley Streets

Promoters of Education Hold City Meeting on Public Schools

In Huntington Hall at the Institute of Technology a selective audience of teachers gathered to discuss forming an association to advance public education. Col. T. W. Higginson opened the session, emphasizing broader facilities and a balanced education system for all social classes.

Huntington Hall Institute of Technology New England T. W. Higginson Massachusetts Nicholas Murray Butler The Normal College For Teachers of New York Butler Higginson England James MacAlister Philadelphia Natue Europe J. DU. Runkle Somerville Schools C. E. Melony Committee On Organization

Zinn's Depepration Anniversary Half-Price Sale

On May 27 William H. Zinn with stores on Washington and West streets and Letn vie place observes the ninth anniversary of their openings by selling certain goods in each department at half price. A detailed list of these sale items will be advertised beforehand.

Zinn William H. Zinn Washington and West Streets Letnvie Place

Use Horsford's Acid Phosphate for Nervous Diseases

Dr F G Keiy of Alderton Washington says he has prescribed Horsford's Acid Phosphate in many cases of restlessness at night and nervous diseases, including indigestion caused by insufficient gastric juice, with marked success and regards it as one of the best remedies known to the profession.

Horsford F. G. Ke Iy Alderton W. T

Patent Infringement Suit Joined by Mead Glove Fastener Patent

United States Circuit Court on May 24 heard Milton A Kent versus Stephen B Simons and others seeking an account and injunction over Mead glove fastener patent 325430 issued Sept 1 1883. Defense cites prior patent structures and denial of abygpey ment. Dowse and Bennett for complainant Knight for defendants. Separately Siro Nugent Kalbstole acquitted on charges of operating without the special tax.

United States Circuit Court Cort Milton A. Kent Stephen B. Simons Bill Albert G. Mead Dowse John R. Bennett Karry E. Knight New York Nelson Vincent Siro William C. Nugent Nicholas Kalbstole

Trademark Case Lets N.S. Stand as Valid Cigars Brand

The court held the N.S. trademark valid, tracing origins to Nathan Samuel and its 1884 assignment to the plaintiffs. Frank, using N. Samuel’s name for fourteen months, acted in good faith but infringed, deceiving the public. Perpetual injunction granted. damages to be assessed by a master. Plaintiffs counsels Causten Browne and George L. Huntress. defendants George L. Roberts and William Bb French.

C. Allen D. Daniel Frank & Co Sleeper & Co N.S Nathan Samuel Toweiler Boston Rank N. Samuel Uce Gage Causten Browne George L. Huntress George L. Roberts William Bb French

Lenton v Allen probate suit over cottage sale debt

In the Superior Court first session May 24, Rhoda M. Lenton sues Frank D. Allen administrator for $1604 14 plus three notes from an 1883 cottage sale to Flora A. Barry at Cottage City. Barry died without a deed. defense claims nonperformance and possession taken in 1833. case proceeds to trial with Hesseltine for plaintiff and Gaston for defendant.

Superior Court Staples Rhoda M. Lenton Frank D. Allen Flora A. Barry Cottage City Barry Plainiff Hesseltine William Gaston Linton Vy, Allen Regal Page Fullee Wilde Lu- North Standard Brown Ve. Mass Food P. Co Title Co Standard Food P Laird Thoston Co North McDonald Barton Itoigdon Billings Morde Cheney Bradford

Probate Court Lists May 27 2524 Suffolk County

Returnable list for Monday May 27 2524 at Suffolk County Probate Court includes license to sell personal estate by foreign executor petition and numerous matters such as administration guardianship probate of wills and accounts for heirs and beneficiaries across many estate numbers and named filers. Listed are Charles Abbott William Andrews Jonathan Battles Alfred Blunt Caroline Blunt Amos Brown Patrick Butler Maria Choate Charlotte Coffin Margaretta Coffing Alice Connell Mary McCarthy Neil Dever Charles Dillway Edward Dorgan Dinthy Dwight Horace Fisk John Foster Samuel Freeman Ann Gibson Catherine Hickey May Hobus Dennis Hutchinson Deborah Hubbard William Hunneman Claus Jensen Mary Jolinot Maggie Jackson Kitty Jane Eliza Leggett Maria Marshall Thomas Mavor James McCormick George Meyer Vantiah Milnor Clementine Minot Maria Mullsen William Mumler Rovert Pence Eunice Verkins Annie Powers Mary Pratt James Ross Thomas Saunders Seavey John Shute Stock vs Stock Helen Symonds Thoms Thompson Lydia Lowie Charles Wilder E Willard Pratt Sarah Willingon Mary Badger Mary Goulding Ann Rourke Liza Hales Samuel Dana Kenrietta Lyon Lucy Goodwin and more.

Suffolk County Charles 8. Abbott William T. Andrews W. Andrews Jonathan Battles Alfred A. Blunt Caroine B. Blunt Amos Brown Patrick Butler Maria K. Choate Charlotte G. Coffin Margaretta Coffing Alice Connell Mary A. McCarthy Neil Dever Charles K. Dillway Edward Dorgan Dinthy Dwight Horace al. Fisk John HH. Foster Samuel J. Freeman Ann B. Gibson Cathivine Hickey May J. Hobus Dennis Hutchinson A. J. Hutchinson Deborah G. Hubbard William C. Hunneman John T. Hunneman Rot—Claus Jensen Mary K. Jolinot Maggie F. Jackson William UC. Jackson Ethc Kitty Jane Ave Eliza Leggett eBsus Maria Chirk Marshall Thomas K. Mavor James McCormick George A. Meyer t—Vantiah Milnor Praieis MH. Mullen Clementine B. Minot Maria Ets Mullsen William H. Mumler Mary Pratt Charlotte Ayrat Win l Ramsey James G. Ross Petiion Thomas Saunders Trusies Gilman Ss. Seavey Johnu Shute Helen W. Symonds Thoms Thompson Lydia J. Lowie Charles W. Wilder E. Willard Pratt Petion Sarah ‘d. Willingon Juster Mary C. Badger Mary Goulding Michael Gotlining Ann Rourke Liza Ann Hales Samuel TI. Dana Gertrude Magoh Kenrietta D. Lyon Lucy N. Goodwin

Insolvency Court Proceedings Noted In Suffolk County

In Suffolk County insolvency court on May 24 Judge McKim presided with third meetings for Mary J. Cohen continued to October 18 and Newman McCully, Simmons, and Folsom vs Brennan listed for examination of the debtor. First meetings of Rich were noted.

Suffolk County McKim Mary J. Cohen Newman McCully Simmons Folsom

Court Case Docket Entry Fragment List

A fragmented docket item shows a series of case names including Connell v Ross, Conway v Russell, Kelley v Jane, Thayer vy County of Norfolk, McIntosh vy Henderson, O Rahien v Mahady, Daly vy Hicks, and Hicks v Daly and trustee with various page numbers or references.

Connell Ross Conway Russell Kelley Jane Thayer County of Norfolk MckIntosh Henderson O'Bhien Mahady Daly Hicks Trustee

Superior Court Docket May 24 Fines and Cases Listed

In Superior Criminal Court on May 24 Judge J Philip Marzinski fined Dewey and Burke for liquor law violations, and held Hannah Mitchell and Julia Hayes on liquor law charges. The docket lists numerous cases including larceny, cheating, banking and entering, receiving stolen goods, lewdness, assault and battery, and other liquor law actions with various defendants and monetary penalties. The record names cases such as Commonwealth v McKeon, Saime v Sullivan, and Sane v Ward, with multiple similarly numbered suits and outcomes.

Superior Criminal Court Dewey J. Philip Marzinski James Burke Hannah Mitchell Julia Hayes Commonwealth McKeon Saime Sulivan Same Ward Waters Davey Rankin Sainie Dacey Lane Meoll Larceny Williams Bannon Sheen

Escape Case Dominates Salem Court Session

Essex County Superior Court in Salem on May 24 heard DunBarr J Edward A Dennis also called Isaac Guthrie plead guilty to jail escape. He received one year and one day in State prison in addition to a prior Lynn highway robbery conviction for three years plus one day. Guthrie noted six months served and revoked ticket of leave, predicting remaining two and a half years would be served in reformatories. Other sentences included Daniel Shannahan of Lawrence to Concord reformatory for breaking and entering. Joseph MacGinness four months in the house of correction for disturbing the peace. John Healey fined $100 for liquor selling. Ohn Low $10 for assault on Fred Hicks. Thomas P Rice $100 for liquor law violation with $20 costs. Ralph St Onge $100 with $10 costs. Adjournment left Frank Silver of Gloucester on indecent assault case.

Superior Criminal Court Essex County Salem DunBarr Edward A. Dennis Isaac Guthrie Lynn Guthrie Reformatory Toso House of Correction Daniel Shannahan Lawrence Concord Reformatory Oseph MacGinness John Healey Ohn Low Fred Hicks Ipswich Thomas P. Rice Ralph St. Onge Frank Silver Gloucester

Boston Attorney Admission Notice 1889

Notice from the District of Massachusetts dated May 23 1889 that William D Turner of Boston has applied to the U S Circuit Court commissioner Evias Merwin for admission as an attorney and counsellor of the Circuit Court in Massachusetts.

District OF Massachusetts Boston Circuit Court of the United States William D. Turner Evias Merwin U. S Circuit Court

Hotel Ponemah Promises Scenic Summer Appeal

The Ponemah hotel in Mutrorp Spring New Hampshire enters its fourth season under proprietor D B Plumer after prior success. Visitors can expect mountain views from Vernon to Monadnock, Blue Hills to Chocorua, and easy access from Boston. The writer commends the proprietor’s courtesy and predicts a strong season.

N. H Gleason Victoria Plumer Boston Hotel Ponemah Verbatin Mr. Vernon Joe English New Boston Goffstown Mountains Crotchet Mountain Francestown Moosilauk Kearsarge Sunapeej Blue Hills Rochester Barrington Nottingham Chocorua Ossped Saddleback Teneriffe Pawtuckaway Maine Lyndboro Greenfield and Semple Massachusetts

A New Wardrobe Promises Cedar Scented, Meth Proof Closet

Paine's Furniture Co. at 48 Canal street unveils a new wardrobe claiming a full 100 percent return in a year. The design uses aromatic cedar interior finish to retain odor and deter moths, making the closet effectively meth proof and preserving clothes longer.

Paine’s Furniture Co Canal Street

Sunday Notices from Arlington and area churches

Sunday notices list sermons services and meetings across Arlington area churches including Rev Brooke Herford at 10:30, Believers' meeting at 9:30, Baptist Tabernacle events with Rev M K Deming, and various union and evangelistic meetings on the Common. Also notes Chandler Hall lectures and Tremont Temple programs with dates and speakers.

Arlington Street Caurena Brooke Herford Boston S Christian Association Boyiston Berkeley Streets K. L. Jerkins D. M. Stearns Scranton Reformed Episcopal Church George McDonald Charles Miller A. T. Percy J. Steart W. Blacker Cordi Ily Baptist Tabernacle Ondoin Square M. KK. Deming Chas. H. Tucker Reformed Episceal Church Wilmington Del Cla Don Street Young Men’s Institute Young Men’s Instituts Dillon Bronson Muir Ashuian Brass Quartet B. V. M. C. Union Vesner Abbé Union Hall Yiston Mise Kensie L. Pierce Mdich L. Munroe Carl E. Merrill George Mendal Taylor Christadelphian Bisnis Chandler Hall Essex Street Kingdom of God Church OF the Discretys Brookline Street Warren Avenue Charles Ge Ames Emmanuel Crurch Newbury Street Leighton Parks Evangelistic Association OF New England D. L. Chubbuck Bromfield Street M. KE George ©. Needham A. Whittier E. E. Davidson Tremont ‘Temple J Gordon L. B. Gates D.D David Gregg Berkeley Marlboro Edward Everett Hale South Congregational Church Exeter Newbury Streets Hale N. Cyr Sprintva Temete Newbury Lake Seare Free Sovurn Congregational Church Exeter Street Dr. Hale Tremont Temple Emory J. Haynes Wil Spiders Tle

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