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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1893
Page
3
English fishing gear offered at reduced prices including split bamboo rods nickel trim reels and English gut leaders. Stock replenished by buyer spring sale features bass flies trout flies silk line gut hooks and more with units priced to move.
The annual prize drill of the Fourth Battalion English High School at Mechanics Hall drew many spectators. Major J J Teevens led battalion and bayonet drills while Drum Major G W Rowbotham guided the corps. Prizes went to B Company for setting up, A and D Companies won in drills, with individual top honors to A A Seaver and J A Logan.
General George Haven testified before the state prison investigation committee that prisoner discipline was good, hospital conditions were fine, and no rule changes occurred under his watch. He noted removing two officers and said General Chamberlain never interfered since Haven took charge. The questioning aimed to show proper governance during Haven's temporary removal.
The Post reports large sales at Wednesday horse marts with stock from Canada, northern Vermont and the West. Cavanaugh Brothers, recently moved to Beverly, operate a spacious stable for over 150 horses with drafts, driving horses and singles. Their Manchester and Taunton stables extend their substantial business. The first sale at the new site is tomorrow, expected to attract many buyers.
The tug Right Arm towed a lighter and passed Chatham at 2 p m en route from New Bedford to Burgoo Newfoundland to assist the stranded steamer Avana, as reported.
The Legal Luminary's team defeated Boston as Rourke smiled about the victory. Browns were laid out during the game, highlighting a decisive result and notable performances by key players.
A dawn gathering near granite mass and War ren fell sets the scene for a ball game between the Bostons and the Washingtons. Sullivan in a red sleeve gray uniform handles a noise maker, while Stivetts struggles six innings before nerves. Washington wins as Boston fades in ninth.
In Cleveland on May 25 the Browns lost 7 to 4 to Graceland as timing and batting failed to cohere. Cleveland totaled 14 hits to St. Louis nine while committing two errors to one. Burrors: Cleveland 2, St. Louis 1. Batteries: Young and Zimmer versus Gleason and Gunson.
The New Yorks won easily with strong hitting from Davis and Allen and solid backing by Baldwin. Keefe struggled in the field while Mike Kelly made his first appearance with the team. Attendance reached about 6000 as the scoreline favored New Yorks over Philadelphia.
Troy slugged 19 hits to Providence's 10 in a regular picnic game at Troy. Seven hits came in the ninth after two outs as Troy's defense shone at critical moments while Barr struggled behind the plate. Gruber Cahill and Jarr Whalen handled pitching duties for Troy and Providence respectively.
Buffalo two teams battled to a 7-7 tie after eight. In the 11th, Buffalo pushed the winning run on an Erie error aided by timely hits. Ivournier Cranby and Douse for Buffalo with Mays Berger for Erie. Hits Buffalo 13 Erie 11 Errors Buffalo 6 Erie 7.
Springfield, led from start to finish, defeated Albany with a late surge as Calihan faltered. Knox and Lehane homered, and both teams fielded brilliantly. Attendance 500. Final score Springfield 8 Albany 7. Batteries Miller and Ryan. Calihan and Hess.
In Wilkesbarre on May 25 Binghamton beat Wilkesbarre 15 to 12 after Goodall issued three bases on balls in the eighth. Wilkesbarre struck the ball harder but misplayed fielding. Lake hit a home run. Attendance 700. Batter ies Barnett Briggs Goodall Lachance. Binghamton had 14 hits to Wilkesbarre’s 16 with 8 and 7 errors respectively.
Lewiston won 2 to 0 over Fall River in a sharp fielding game before about 800 fans. Lewiston had 11 base hits to Fall River’s 9, with Welch and Hart pairing for Lewiston and O’Neill and Burrell for Fall River.
In Lowell on May 25, Portland and Lowell produced heavy action as two Lowell pitchers were tired. Local amateur McPherson pitched well after the early exits, with an attendance of about 400. Final score shows Portland 16 Lowell 6 with 17 Portland hits and 2 Lowell errors. Batteries Klobedanz Brickley Platt Burns Ward McPherson McCauley.
Wesleyan at Middletown May 25 elected FB I Steele as manager W J Smith as treasurer and W J James as graduate director EB Snyder as university secretary treasurer The Wesleyan nine shut out Meriden professionals scoring eight runs base hits six apiece with two errors for Wesleyan five for Meriden Batteries Frost and Tirrell for Wesleyan Sharp Meade Theiser for Meriden
The second day of the Country Club races features ponies Gallivant Brandy Little Friend and Bridget in the first race. Hunters include Bullfrog Lady Rowena the Rat and Beaufort in the second. Open sweepstakes list Little Monarch Jumpaway Zene Ballad Issacher Index Billy Crane Harry H Lagunitas Sun shine Lord of the Harem Swindle in the third. Fourth race open sweepstakes names Esterbok Orlando Razzle Dazzle Dumbarton Hussler Jumpaway Lord of the Harem Davy Johnson. Fifth race galloway and pony hurdle Babette Independence Day the Rat Starlight Roulettee Pathfinder Silver Grey. Sixth race open steeplechase Wizzard Jack High Mogul.
At Gravesend on May 25 the program produced six races. Soprano won the first five eighths of a mile with Ellen second and Glance third in 1 05. Pickpocket led the one and one sixteenth mile event with Blitzen second and Longstreet third in 1 49 1 4. Rainbow captured the one and one fourth mile contest with Don Alonzo second and Comanche third in 5 30 0 44. Lamp lighter took the one and one eighth mile race with Illume and Charade placing second and third in 1 55 1 4. Hoey won the three fourths of a mile with Alcalde second Hammile third in 1 14 percent. Prince George led the final three quarter mile with Sirocco second Harlem third in 1 15.
In Gloucester on May 25, six races reported with winners including Lucy, EM, Nattie Howard, Minnesota, Miss Richmond and Hippona. Timed outcomes range from 1:04 to 1:27 3/4, with second and third place finishers listed for each event.
Lynn May 25 Mysterious Billy Smith who has just buried his wife in California writes friends that he will start for Lynn June 10. Upon arrival he will train for his fight with Jack Dempsey.
May 25 Bennington reports strong second day of racing at North Bennington with 807 horse entries. Joe N. owned by George F. Leonard won the three minute trot with times 2 30 14 and 2 46 2 80, later trotting a quarter mile in 38 seconds. Bargeds Lyndale won the freg-for-all with times 2 40 2 87 2 37 14. Two bicycle events featured J C Wettergreen of Malden leading the half mile for medals and H D Hutchins taking the one mile race title with Wettergreen second.
Captain Grady prepares drill at the old sugar refinery upon commissioners order. A petition seeks to bar smoking in West End street cars, though a total ban is deemed unnecessary. Mrs Ellen N Lyons dies visiting Mrs Catherine Twitchell of 158 Bremen Street. She was wife of Patrick F Lyons of South Lawrence. The May party for Camden Street Home is tonight at Lyceum Hall. Work to finish Wood Island Park to host baseball and bicycle events is urged. Guang Club meets in Central Building. Fitton Literary Institute may disband July 1. Miles Matthews hurt by an electric car in Charles Town is out. Outing Cycle Club gains members. they ride each evening, last week to Winchester. Stirk Hall hosts Young Men’s Catholic Union concert audience. The Ferryman.
At the Shawmut Club last meeting officers were elected including President Frank B. Fredericks and Captain Walter P. Hewins. The club approved joining the A G C C, appointed Martin J. Donahoe to lead the racing team, and scheduled a 9 am parade briefing for Tuesday.
South Boston reports bright prospects as a new non sectarian athletic club forms under Rev Jé6éhn Tunis with a cosmopolitan board Catholics and Protestants on the executive committee and open invitation to all young men The article also notes a Mt Washingtons Lodge music night at Opéra House attendance at Octoroon performances a Ward 15 reception for John G Horan a regular Irvan P Wenzel concert at St Omer Hall public bowling at City Point on Decoration Day plus a convalescent concert at Carney Hospital and a large testimonial for Charley Coguley in Bethesda Hall this evening.
Mr Ferguson of Salem rents the new house built by Mr Shapleigh. Dr and Mrs H P Rogers return from their tour and will live at 11 Ashford Street. Mrs Cason of Detroit visits daughter Mrs Fred Hammond of Garden Street. Harris Bros store on Franklin Street closes at 7 15 p m during summer except Tue Thu and Sat evenings. Saturday opens at o'clock. Local business men close season 6 30 p m June 1 to Sept 1 except Fri and Sat evenings: Longfellow Smith Gilpatrick Eames Wales Stratton Dyar and Batchelder Co. Brighton Juniors to play at Stoughton next Saturday. improvements under Manager Brady. Ambition to join faster teams as season proceeds. Baseball enthusiasm high with big crowds at practice. William Harris named conductor on Cambridge streetcars. James Lyons recovering from scald injury at Watertown arsenal. Beacon Park.
Everett items note Dr Richardson relocating from 51 Chelsea to the corner of Chelsea and Corey. Officer Tierney celebrates financial gain around 20 000 and plans a Chicago World’s Fair visit. A new soda fountain opens at F H Leavitt’s store and street improvements extend on Main near Malden line. N H Richardson injured when an electric car struck his wagon at Chelsea and Broad way. no bones broken.
Meeting set for June 5 features multiple bouts at the Lafayette Club with Bobby Burns and Jack Havlin sparring twenty rounds. Possible matches include Mike Sears versus Joe Elms at 105 pounds and Morse vs Moore in a fifteen round bout. Joe Walcott slated to fight Paddy McQuigan at the New York Athletic Club on June 5.
The American Wringer Co located at 13 and 15 Broadway extension is a maker of wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers. Repairs are offered for all kinds of wringers and sweepers and orders sent by mail are promptly attended to.
The Winthrop steamer will enter harbor police service for patrols in Dorchester Bay at Clark's machine shop wharf. A lack of police boats there is noted amid expensive midseason yachts. Other harbor notes mention the Mattie cat boat, the Waterloo mishap, a new catamaran, and a sale of the Addison G Proctor to John H. Hamlin & Son. The Atlantic Yacht Club plans a big anniversary celebration with songs and a quartet. The Lydia Harvey sailed yesterday and the Bostonian completed a Liverpool voyage in 9 days 16 hours. The Enterprise sails south for New Bedford.
Dorchester I H Allard seeks permit to erect a large stable for 75 nurses at 765 769 Dudley street next to Upham's Corner drawing neighborhood remonstrances. Hayden of Glover's Corner, famed barber, locates at 1258 Dorchester avenue and issues world wide shaving wagers. Field's Corner team to face Station 11 officers in upcoming baseball game. Rose S Byrne pupils stage exhibition proceeds aid caares ward. Arbutus Colony hosts apron necktie party in Grand Army Hall. Grove Hall.
About seventy five friends of Miss Cora Murray surprised her at 59 Pleasant street with songs games and a collation. Ed Howlett presented a gold link bracelet amid other gifts. Maud A. Baker and Bessie Pearl praised for planning. Rev J P Beard to speak Memorial Day Plainfield. May dance at Father Scully Gym Monday. Harvard Bridge.
Community groups in Charlestown and Bunker Hill schedule memorial services for June 11 and June 17. Olive Branch and Bunker Hill lodges appoint committees. the Waverley Symposium Club plans a June 17 celebration. Rev C F Hill Crathern returns for Memorial Day services. Ward 4 Democrats name officers and plan August HQ. a Home Rule Hall event is planned at Monument Hall. new frogs arrive for Front Street and Warren Avenue junction. a maple floor is being laid at St Francis de Sales Y M C T A and L Society on Monument Square.
Malden reports include Pauline Deshon’s world fair start and a milk wagon accident on Bartlett street that wasted milk. The Y M C A fund reaches 38517 dollars. Miss G F Harding, famed music teacher, replies to Governor Russell for honoring him. A Methodist conference with J C Knowles is noted. An Amphion Club concert is planned for June 8 at Centre Methodist. A brush fire near Linden triggers a fire alarm and a small barn blaze on Russell Street. A lawn party to benefit Malden City Hospital is planned for late June at Cope land Beebe estates. Mrs Ring, a nurse at 218 Pearl street, fell from a chair and broke her leg, then reached City Hospital.
Medford nine to play Tufts on the Common in new uniforms. A new house rises on College avenue for Mr. Guild. A tennis court on Wareham near Winchester and a new club will occupy it. Wellington nine prepared, will play Tech. 96 at Wellington Saturday. S of V minstrel show last evening under Women’s Relief Corps. local songs and hits performed. Civil service exam for police to be held soon for local citizens aged 22 to 40 weighing at least 140 pounds. E B Moore secretary. Medford Cycle Club suspends initiation fee to boost members. Phillips Literary Association and friends attend testimonial for George Wilson of the Boston Museum. Mystic Park.
Somerville Reds gave a fine concert in Union Hall featuring Mrs. Emma Pritchard Hadley Miss Winne fred Bartlett Ashton Lewis Arthur Stockbridge and the Lewis String Orchestra. James I Cadmain learns of his brother Harrys death in Manchester New Hampshire and plans to travel there. The Y M C A 1898 baseball team list includes P McAdams captain McCormack Egerton Flynn Nash Merrifield Kauler Mink Walker. Somerville High School nine to play Boston Latin at Jarvis field tomorrow afternoon. Community notices include Ramona Lodge entertainment and a St James Church festival.
Chelsea calls for park space by converting Broadway square rear area once used by the metropolitan sewer entrance. The Williams Grammar School class of 735 held successful public exercises with cooking and industrial arts exhibitions. Funeral services for Charles S. Bartlett were held with Masonic rites and commemorations planned by multiple local orders. Memorial Day observances and a Chelsea Yacht Club season opener with a reception and supper completed the list of events.
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