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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1891

Page

8

The Battle of the Wolves Second Act at Municipal Court

A melodrama titled The Battle of the Wolves ends with a court scene at the Municipal Court Friday afternoon. The cast includes Herbert R.K. Archer Benjamin Johnson Leonard Grover and sons Leonard Grover Jr William R Grover. Evidence shows Archer sobriety disputed with Grover family and others while witnesses testify about drunkenness and threats. The court finds none guilty of assault and fines are imposed on one party.

Municipal Court Herbert RK. Archer Wolves of New York” Company Benjamin Johnson Alexander Salvini Leonard Grover Leonard Grover, Jr William R. Grover Archer Johnson Grover Judge Hardy Constable Monroe Frank Girard Leonora Grover, Jr Nellie Vance Wolves of New York Boston Frank J. Keenan R. C F. S. Nickerson Archer and Johnson Nickerson Leonard Glover, Jr William Charles H. Hopper Unionville, O Will Grover Arco Florence Noble Edward S. Cook Charles Winkley Wolves Rank Kugsel Helen Larry Girike Grover N.S. Myrick Charles H. Pattee F. 5. Nickerson Judge Hardly Min Johnson William J. Grover UN Grover, Jr Nard Grover

Boston Wins Easily Over Cincinnati in May Match

Boston defeats Cincinnati 5 to 0 with strong pitching from Mains and Dwyer after early runs. Cincinnati held scoreless as Boston offense and fielding contributed to a one-sided 9 inning affair. Attendance was about 350. Other game notes include three-base hits for Farrell and Irwin, and key errors by Cincinnati.

Boston A. A Cincinnati Mains Dwyer Bostons Roston C. Saccsca Hoston Farrell Irwin Stricker Lorey Hobinson Brown Dovee Pulty Brouthers Radford Haddock Jones Seery Hurley Rebingon Carney Branthern Mavns Johnston Lime Louisville Athletics Lovuisville Louisvilles Weyhing Ehret Philadelphia Os Bacecas Sissickies Fase Bhita Milligan Eyhingana Ewkin Cook Loroggue Donovan Wolf Cahill Meakin Ennet Ryan Hallman Corcoran Larkin Matthews St. Louis Washington Browns Washingtons Mctill McGill Mungan Blakely McGuire Hoy Lyons Oo’ Neill Comiskey Lines McGul Bakely MeGill Crooks Dudiee van Klahren Kuehne Lehane Orden Townsend Y Knell Cunningham IV Knell Louble Kuebne Lebane Ferguson Ime

East Boston Wins All Prizes in Highland Drill

East Boston High School lifts all honors at Mechanics Hall for the Highland battalion drill. Prizes include Excellence in company drill for double rank Company H Easington led by Fr H Carruthers, first lieutenant J K Sweeney, and second lieutenant J A Benson. Other top awards go to Company I East Boston Captain QO H Pitcher and Company K E Charlestown. Individual gold medal goes to Sergeant Adams and silver to Corporal Frank Seaver. Dorchester High School units receive ovations after recent school trouble.

East Boston High School Highland Battalion Mechanics Hall Easington Fr. H. Carruthers J. K. Sweeney J. A. Benson Dorchester F. H W. Hird Dorchester High School

Speakers at Harvard Select 12 For Commencement Day

Harvard Faculty named the twelve speakers chosen from eligible seniors for Commencement Day. The list includes Carroll Neitle Brown Cambridge Harry Robert Gledhill Jerseyville Al Hugh Sir Cullock Jr Howardsville Va Charles Lewis Slattery Cambridge Charles Wesley Willard Boston Charles Henry Conrad Wright Cambridge William Henry Rand from the Law School Chicago Nariaki Kozaki from the Divinity School Kumamoto Japan.

Harvard Carroll Neitlé Brown Cambridge Harry Robert Gledhill Jerseyville Hugh Sir Cullock, Jr Howardsville Charles Lewis Slattery Charles Wesley Willard Boston Charles Henry Conrad Wright William Henry Rand The Law School Chicago Ill Nariaki Kozaki Divinity School Kumamoto Japan

Thorpe’s Great Innings Wins Boston Key Cricket Match

Thorpe the left handed Lowell cricketer top scored with 87 not out as New York beat Boston by 71 in a seven city league clash at Longwood. Tyers and Lane bowled superbly for New York, while McNutt offered stout resistance alongside Thorpe in a fading light game delayed by rain.

Thorpe Lowell Longwood New York Boston Tyers Lane Roberts Wood Howard McNutt Lyers McNutt Bostons George Wright New Yorks W. Lyon G. Weech T. W. Coulby H. Younge A. Wallis B. C. Blossom W. J. Weed L. Mansfield Haughton Fairburn Comber Wright Robert Pettitt Chambers Mudie Burns Lyon

Baby Game Counter announced by Pathfinder firm

The Baby Game Counter is unveiled by the New England Railway Publishing Company owners and managers of Pathfinder publications. Manager N Ed Weeks receives congratulations. The counter features a Russian leather cover for the Baby Pathfinder, doubles as a rocketbook card case and game counter, with celluloid counters inside the two covers. Described as an ingenious, instructive, and entertaining novelty likely to gain rapid favor among railroad men.

New England Railway Publishing Company Pathfinder Publications N. Ed. Weeks

Draper Prizes at Andover Announce Ten Winners

Phillips Academy at Andover reveals the ten recipients chosen by the faculty from twenty nominees to speak for the Draper prizes. The twenty-fifth annual contest, directed by Professor Churchill, will occur June 12 as part of an informal quarter centennial celebration.

Draper Andover Phillips Academy George J. Atha Pawtucket Arthur Goodall Oakland Cal Gilbert L. Hedges Oregon City Gorham K. King Calais Archer T. Robinson Brooklyn Genn Frank W. Shever Franklin Fails N. H Alburn E

Country Club Races Third Meet Programme at Brookline

The third day at the Brookline Country Club races lists its afternoon events. At 2 00 p m a private pony steeplechase over about one and a quarter miles with entries Clarence B Denny Baby McKee and Robert G Shaw. At 2 30 p m the Open Sandicap Pony Race a 5 entry sweepstakes with 850 added and 16 to second weight 140 lbs on the flat with Gentlemen riders. Names include RK Hollander Fitz Daisy 150 W F Weld Antelope 140 J Fits Herbert Ruxton Buckwheat 140 KK L Agassiz Sam 160 George Kt Wales Hoodoo 148 Agawam Stables Puzzle 170 A H Barney Pandora 180. At 3 00 p m the Open Handicap Sweepstakes of 10 each with 100 added and 26 to second maximum 160 lbs one mile on the flat. Entries John McArdle Ripton 154 J H Lewis Jr Futurity 160 MacArdle Harry Russell 160 George Leo Alchemist 146 George

Piquante Gordon Sawyer Lord Fauntleroy J. Laem St. Donley William H. Hill the Duke A. H. Barney Esterbok George Lee Alchemist John Sawyer Alfred G. H. Warren Myopia Haunt Club F. Seabury Silver Kink Zaronet Princeton Stables Jonathan Cyclone Sagamore Stables Mavourneen Country Club Brookline Clarence B. Denny Baby McKee Robert G. Shaw George R. Wales Agawam Stables RK. Hollander Fitz Daisy W. F. Weld Antelope J. Fits Herbert Ruxton KK. L. Agassiz Sam George K Harry Russell George Leo George

Weather forecast for New England and Eastern New York

Forecast through 8 p.m. Saturday calls for showers and slightly warmer conditions in New England and eastern New York with variable winds. Eastern Maine and Rhode Island may see stationary temperatures with variable winds.

Washington New England New York Maine Rhode Island

Post's Forecast and Weather Synopsis for Regions

Partly cloudy conditions and showers are forecast for Northern New England with light variable winds and slightly higher temperatures. Southern New England remains cloudy with possible showers and warmer weather. The Sunday outlook suggests unsettled weather and higher temperatures. East of the Mississippi has light winds and little thermal range, while the West shows a low pressure center near Denver with cloud, rain, and heat on its eastern side. Local rainfall measurements include 0.34 inch at Fort Assiniboine and 0.42 inch at New York, with New England highs around 65 to 70 and evening lows 58 to 62.

POST New England Mississippi Knoxville Montreal Chicago Eastport Denver Fort Assiniboine Mont Portland Northfield Albany Nantucket Brock Island New York Boston

Observations At Boston Weather Summary

Observations indicate 8 A.M. and 8 P.M. readings with mean daily temperature 52.0 F and max 54.9 F. Relative humidity 68.5 percent and dew point about 51.5 F. Total precipitation 0.24 inches, wind NE. Normal values show 72.5 F max and 62.7 F min.

Boston Eronetol Isic Oss Ieee

Fire records from several towns report multiple blazes

Fire destroyed a North Tiverton unoccupied dwelling valued at 2000 dollars. Reaume's store and several buildings in Dauphin, Higgins mill, and a hotel were lost with total damage around 20000 dollars. A stable belonging to Rev. Johnson burned in Harper, another stable damaged in New York. Monticello buildings burned with 2000 dollar loss. Charles Blaisfield's Salem house and furniture shop burned with 25000 dollar loss and 12000 dollars insured.

Farr River North Tiverton Patrick Timlin McGrecor Ont Bar Harper F. H. Johnson Andover Troy N. Y

World Fair envoy list from Curiaco May twenty nine

The Committee on Foreign Affairs of the World's Fair will send Major Hanley head of publicity and promotion Commissioner T M Waller of Connecticut Secretary Butterworth of Ohio the Hon Carl Schurz of New York and ex Senator Eustis of Louisiana to Europe to promote the exposition.

Curiaco Committee On Foreign Affairs of the Europe Major Hanley Bureau of Publicity and Promotion T. M Waller Connecticut Butterwv North Ohio Carl Schurz New York Eustis Louisiana

Sunday Services at Boston Churches and Halls

A listing of Sunday sermons and services across Boston venues led by Rev. Justin D Fulton Rev S M Crothers Rev Leigh ton Parks and others with topics ranging from pope Leo XIII to Memorial Day. Free seats noted and varied service times from 10 30 am to 2 45 pm.

Marsh Hall Justin D. Fulton Leo Xtii Europe King’s Chapel S. M. Crothers St. Paul Mina Peore Ss Curwen Columbus Avenue Berkeley Street Nev Emory J. Haynes MeMorial Servics Cc. I Newbury Street Mra. H Lake Emmanuel Croncy Leighton Parks Boston Copley Square Boylston Street Edward A. Horton Francis Hornbrooke Newton Austin C. Wellington Gertrude M Sturtevant Grace Monroe Annis Park C. Frank Hunting George Wendall Taylor Albert I. Harlow W. F. Lincoln George Mendall Taylor Doora Berkely Marlboro Cauren Pillot Square Roxbury James de Normandie Howard. Brown Tecene

Pretty commencement gowns and house cleaning brigade

Dainty muslins for the Sweet Girl Graduates and spring fashion notes from London to Boston. Mrs Halton’s proposed house cleaning brigade promises to liberate households from carpets to chimneys, while gowns use dainty muslin with dot prints and embroidered designs. Details on parasols, ribbons, sheers, and parasols accompany remarks on wardrobe staples.

London Boston Halton Messrs R. & J. Gilchrist

No-Seam Stocking Co Promises Safe Home Investment

An advertisement touts No-Seam Stocking Company offering 500 shares at $3.00 as a reliable home business with patented, nonfunctional stockings. It extols the product as durable, seamless, and suitable for cyclists, sportsmen, and children, claiming superior knitting efficiency and claimed profitability alongside a series of court notices from May 29 including a counterfeiting conviction and mandamus actions in Woburn and regional courts.

Supreme Judicial Court Morton J. Hugh Rafferty George F. Bean Woburn Board of Aldermen Victualier Francie H. Curran R. J. McKelegett H. T. Chaplin

Madge's Question on Dresses From London Truth

The writer compares worn street dresses lacking shoulder coverings to a meadow beneath a turned stone, noting a meagre, unfinished, forlorn look. Folds appear flat and shoulders seem to yearn for improvement, illustrating dated gowns needing updates.

Madge London

Unlicensed Auctioneer Fined $200 in Municipal Court

John H. French was arraigned in the Municipal Court for selling goods at the Shreve Crump and Low store without a license. He was fined $200, appealed, and won, with a bond set at $600 in Superior Criminal Court.

John H. French Shreve, Crump & Low Company

May Suffolk Superior Court Civil Docket Summary

Suffolk Superior Court first and second sessions list cases and outcomes from May 28. Includes Andrew Eckburg vs Hezekiah L. Chase for $15000 personal injuries, Philip S. Butler vs John S. Fogg for $1400 contract and $2020 for extra materials, and Edward Powers vs Boston Gas Light Company for $10000 personal injuries. Prior and subsequent docket entries cover numerous tort and contract actions, with defendants, plaintiffs, and counsel listed. notes indicate resumed sittings, jury status, and motions to be heard around June 4.

Superior Court Suffolk Ss Barker Andrew Eckburg Hezekiah L. Chase Federal Street High A. A. Strout L. P. Clark L. L. Scaife Philip Butler John Fogg Weymouth J. R. Clark C. W. Bartlett George L. Wentworth Krug W. H. Baker P. Greenough Breckenidge Richardson Same Norton Young Clements Bantle McGar- Donell Rgle Imp. Co Mayo Loeber Rogers Jordan Penn M. L. Ins. Co Ryan Bost Stewart James L. Powers Hill Cordiey Critherson Bono Andrew Carberry Lyman F. Bigelow Norwood J. E. Cotter J. J. Feely John Flynn Boston ‘Towboat Company Boston & Maine Railroad Plaintif

Norfolk Superior Court Damages and Rulings May 29

In Dedham Bernard McManus, Hannah McManus, and Selina McManus win small tort verdicts against Thomas J. Daniels for personal injuries and damaged team, $5 for No 476 and $14 for Nos 477 478. A dog bite case against Henry E. French yields 20 cents. Other docket entries include land damages petition, multiple civil actions, and jury-waived cases to be heard June 1 before Judge Blodgett.

Norfolk County Dedham Aldrich Bernard McManus Thomas J. Daniels Hannah McManus Same Selina McManus Franklin H. E. Fales P. Daly G. W. Wiggin I. B. Grover Thomas O'Reilly Henry E. French E. Greenhood GF. Williams Catherine Collins County

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