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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1885

Page

3

Divorice Trial in Taber vs Taber Opens Before Judge Allen

The Taber divorce case unfolds with fiery rhetoric from Butterworth and Dickinson. The proceedings center on alleged marital infidelity by Mrs Taber and a pastor Mr Downs, with testimony about visits to the church study and the Derne street affair. The judge will hold the matter for advisement and file the decision in the clerk’s office.

Allen Taber Butterworth Downs Tarbell Mrs. Young Pierce Scripture Tremont Street Mr. Downs Mr. Taber Mr. Downe Jit Church Mirror Woburn Sand Chardon Street Fanny Taber Mrs. Taber No. 7 Derne Street Jarvis Miss Davidson Watertown Mrs. Lincoln Mr. Butterworth Dickinson Taber House Christendom Delaware Ohio

Varied 19th Century Notices from Notable Figures

A collection notes Henry Mosler and Woodward printers supplies assignment to William Phelps, Alabama claims progress, Mrs. Langtry in police court, Cleveland’s Buffalo private car Minerva trip, Gladstone and son felling a tree at Howarden Castle, Sarah Winnemucca funding for Piute housing near Lovelocks Nevada, Grant reminiscences by George W. Childs, Mangasar Mangasarian’s evolving sermons, King Alfonso’s health and retreat, Chang Mong crowned king of Annam, Wilkie Collins’ autumn novel and play, Sir George Elliott’s wealth and cables, Lady Dufferin’s India aid society, Bishop Coxe on cremation, Tait memorial at Canterbury, Frances Willard’s parliamentary poise, Minnie Hauk on flowers, and her preference for applause over floral tributes.

Henry Mosler W. Woodward & Co Oliver Street William K. Phelps Andrew S. Draper Commissioners of Alabama Claims Langtry Cleveland Buffalo Minerva Minerva.’”’ Doubtless He Felt Like Jove Himself, Mr. Gladstone Herbert Gladstone Howarden Castle Sarah Winnemucca Piutes Lovelocks Nevada Mangasar Mangasarian Alfonso France Chang Mong Annam Tu-Duc Wilkie Collins Sir George Elliott Cyrus Field Great Britain Sir George Dufferin India England A. Clevet Coxe New York Tait Canterbury Fidhley Hooley Frances KE. Willard Minnie Hauk

The Country Club Races at Clyde Park Brookline

The second day of the fall meeting at Clyde Park Brookline drew a slim crowd yet offered close races and a dramatic run by a dog cart driven horse. Juggler Peanuts Doctor Oneida Chief and other entries competed in steeplechase and handicap events as observers noted hazards and excitement despite chilly weather.

County Club Clyde Park Brookline Charles Hubbard W. F. Weld J. D. Patterson Parker Clyde J.H. Wright B. G. Juggler Wright R. Belmont Cocky Belmont S. Chase Popenjoy Chase M. Sargent B.g Codhman Covel B.g. Lightfoot Stedman L. Meyer B.m. Biddy Malone Gardner Essex Stable Br.m. Barbara Bird Sci. G Oneida M. J. Weld Sch. G Cass Cohen J. P. Gardner John

Young Athletes at Adams Academy Fall Meeting

About 300 people gathered at Quincy to watch Adams Academy Athletic Association events in cold wind. Winners included E A Perry in the 10 yard dash, J H Burton in the half mile and quarter mile, A L Bumpus in lacrosse throw, W H Quinlan in the 220 yards, F H Curtis in the Hardie race, E E Miller in long jump, J H Burton in the quarter mile, Perry and Curtis in the three legged race, and the Tug of War team led by H R Holden with C J Lincoln, E E Miller, C H Porter, A Tl Doble winning by 6 feet 6 inches.

Adams Academy Athletic Association Quincy E. A. Perry Likt J. H. Burton Perry and Curtis H. R. Holden C. J. Lincoln E. E. Miller C. H. Porter A. Tl. Doble

Five spectators witness private South End boxing bout ends in KO

In a secret Saturday match at the South End, Charles Brown versus Skin Reagan fought under Queensbury code with five onlookers armed with kerosene lamps. Brown damaged Reagan with blows, cutting a swollen eye, then pressured him to a decisive knockout in the fourth round ending the bout.

South End Charles Brown Skin Reagan Queensbury Brown

Fire Winners at Jerome Park in New York

Jerome Park New York November 8 The first race one mile sweepstakes won by Choctaw with Uberto second and Stonebuck third Time 1 474 In the second handicap sweepstakes Farewell won Greenfield second Elsinore third Distance 14 miles Time 2 16 Unrest won the 14 miles in 2 443 Toru second Foster third King Arthur mile dash in 148 Volo second Tory Foster third Rose steeple chase in 429 Repeater second Aurelian third General Notes Also matched skating five miles November 17 for 50 a side M Leahy Hopkinton challenges O Brien Marlboro 125 yards for 100 a side Meet James Quirk Natick 100 yards for 500 or so in Boston or Toronto Clan McKenzie No 12 seventh annual concert and ball at Odd Fellow's hall Thursday night

Jerome Park N. Y Uberto Stonebuck Farewell Greenfield Elsinore Unrest Toru Foster King Arthur Volo Tory Foster Rose Repeater Aurelian M. Hansen Milton Barnes Medford Patrick Leahy Hopkinton O’brien Marlboro Clan McKenzie Odd Fellow’s Hall M. C. Murphy Natick James Quirk Canada Boston Toronto

Dog Fight Near Gloucester Falls To Rivalry And Bloodshed

In a candlelit barn on the Salem Gloucester road a ring held Crib the 25 pound Salem dog and Roxy the 24 pound Fall River rival in a $200 side purse. The hourlong bout featured ear holds jaw holds and neck grips with both dogs bleeding and finally tipping in favor of Roxy after extended grappling and repeated clinches.

Crib Roxy Salem Gloucester Holske Fall River Lay

Railroad Matters and New Pennsylvania Bid on Air Line

The 1885 annual report of the Boston Revere Beach and Lynn railroad shows a prosperous year with total income around $195,764 and net income near $61,395. The Pennsylvania Company is reportably eyeing the St Louis Air Line and may bid at foreclosure. Other items note Green Bay, Louisville and Nashville earnings, and a bullish market tone amid strong bank and broker activity.

Boston, Revere Beach Sea Besaavednes Rayaoo Ason Massachusetts Louisville Roberts Pennsylvania Company St. Louis Air Line Mt. Vernon Ill Vandalia Pensylania St. Louis Indianapolis Green Bay Winona St. Paul Louisville and Nashville Road Ecisiers Lupon

The Mikado’s Rise to a Constitutional Empire

From Harper’s Weekly a portrait of the young Mikado who seized power in a red revolution at age sixteen. He reorganized the feudal state into a modern system with freeholders, a strong judiciary, and progressive advisers. His realm now features rail, telegraph, postal reforms, a capable navy, and plans for a constitutional empire with a parliamentary body.

Harper’s Weekly England United States

Reunion of Maine Solons to Gather in January at Augusta

Colonel Fred Atwood of Winterport plans a January reunion for ex members of Maine’s Legislature to meet in Augusta. The list covers surviving York county ex senators with their towns and years of service including Ham of Newfield as the senior.

Fred Atwood Winterport Augusta York County Dr. Ham Newfield Levi. Ham Indiana Charles G. Bellamy Kittery Ira T. Drew Alfred Daniel Dam Joseph Titcomb Kennebunk Luther S. Moore Limerick Alexander Bennett John N. Goodwin New York John M. Goodwin Biddeton Alexander Jenkins Eliot Samuel W. Jones Lebanon Seth Scammon Scarborough Theodore Wells Wells

Notable Autographs From Drake Collection Sale

At the sale of the late Francis S. Drake's collection signatures drew varying sums. Grover Cleveland and others fetched 73 cents each, Garfield and Banks groups 10 cents, Henry Ward Beecher 25 cents, Edwin Booth $1.50, Mark Twain 75 cents, Dickens letters $6 and $8, Lincoln to Sumner $10, and Longfellow letters $3.37, $3.25, and $4.25 respectively.

Francis S. Drake Grover Cleveland Bullock Dorsheimer James A. Garfield N. P. Banks Rk. C. Winthrop Henry Ward Beecher Josh Billings Edwin Booth G. W. Curtis O. W. Holmes W. D. Howells S. L. Clements Mark Twain Thomas Hughes Charles Dickens Abraham Lincoln Charles Sumner Tyhee Henry W. Longfellow

Arrests by Inspectors in Silk Handkerchief Larceny Case

Yesterday Inspector Knox arrested William Partridge alias James Richards for larceny of silk handkerchiefs from Brown Durrell and Co at Kingston and Bedford streets. Richards is an old offender, listed as No 1195 in the rogues gallery. Also detained was Jane Weldon for shoplifting at Shepard Norwell and Co. She claims to have arrived from Chicago yesterday morning.

Knox William Partridge James Richards Brown, Durrell and Co Kingston Bedford Streets Richards Rogues’ Gallery Burke Jane Weldon Shepard, Norwell & Co Jane Chicago

Man Ends Life in Brockton Boarding House

George Fairbanks, 40, a Massasoit Lodge Odd Fellows member and loom cutter, was found in a Brockton boarding house room with his throat cut. A postal card reading low mood ended in death was found in his coat pocket. He had been out of work and recently described as depressed. The Odd Fellows will arrange for the body.

George Fairbanks Brockton Fairbanks Massasoit

Holiday bell miscue closes Lynn schools

A broken fire alarm wire caused two strokes to ring during repairs in Lynn on a Monday. The accidental signal led teachers and pupils to interpret it as a holiday. Teachers remained at desks while students stayed away, and the schoolhouses were closed for the day.

Lynn

Porter Crushed in Elevator at Franklin Street Building

Edward Barrett, 23, a porter from 11 Orange Street, was crushed between the third and fourth floors of No 20 Franklin Street yesterday at 3 15 pm. He was removed to City Hospital by police ambulance with serious injuries.

Edward Barrett No. 20 Franklin Street City Hospital Barrett No. 11 Orange Street

Business troubles in Boston area noted in insolvency filings

C H Brown of Jamaica Plain owes 28000 with about 13000 secured, assets largely pledged in shares. A F Atwood of Boston shows unsecured 2087.75 with 824.90 assets, offer accepted 37 cents on the dollar. W H Colcord, Boston printer, insolvent with 920 debt and 328 secured, no unsecured assets, Suffolk County real estate attachment. Joseph W Tuttle sues Eli Thayer for 7000 in an action of contract.

C.H. Brown Jamaica Plains West Roxbury A. F. Atwood Teamster Boston W. H. Colcord Suffolk County Joseph W. Tuttle Eli Thayer

Election mood seen in Jackson’s ad on page one

The third advertisement by Jackson hints at the election outcome in the state. The line about “losers of hats” suggests a call to Jackson for an explanation of why things are as they are, signaling partisan sentiment and public reaction reflected in print.

Jackson

Market Notes From Chicago and Boston on Election Day

A late edition from Eldredge and Co reports dull holiday trading as election day quiets markets. Wheat opened down then rose to near day’s top with short covering and a smaller New York visible increase. Corn strengthens on cash demand and anticipated November short interest. Cotton references and commentary on a new cotton reference book follow, with commodity quotes and on call oats trading at multiple price levels and daily settling figures. Inspections show varied grain movements and Boston exchange notes limited activity with commodity prices listed for onions turnips grapes and apples.

Stock Exchange Corporation Prime Mercantile New York Lordon Paris Boston Brokers’ Board Atchison Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Atchison, Topeka and Santa FE and Southern Kansas Railway Company Messrs George E. Eldredge & Co Chicago Emery & Hodges No. 25 State Street Shorts Registrar of Provisions A. B. Shepperson Chamber of Commerce Barney, Lear Boston Fruit and Produce Exchange Concord Virginia M. H. Rose

Market Report of Flour Corn Oats and Provisions

The article details quiet steady grain prices with Western superfine at 3 25 375 and various grades up to Ohio and Illinois lines. It lists corn, oats, meals, rye flour, malt, barley, mill feeds, butter, cheese, eggs, pork, lard, and live hogs pricing across Cincinnati and Chicago markets, plus farm produce notes on hay, beans, apples, cranberries, pears, grapes, onions, cabbage, potatoes, turkeys, chickens and oil and whiskey prices, and cotton futures in Liverpool trade.

Minnesota New York Ohio Indiana St. Louis Boston Bright Canada Canada Sc Chicago York State Liverpool Utica N. Y Dull Little Falls Elgin Island Cincinnati Union St Andrews Cape Cod Virginia Jersey Centennial Beacon Light St Louis Uplands Orleans Vermont Cresses Boston and Allespy Grand Junction Railroad Providence Railroad Old Colony Railroad New Boston & Maine Railroad Boston and Maine Railroad Western Division Ly Sea Peete Sillfeld Sutter aTeare Bescon Texes Baies Ofekins

Boston Market Totals and Prices For Live Stock and Beef

Report from Boston shows weekly live stock totals by species with state by state cattle and sheep figures, car counts on major roads, and price ranges for market beef store cattle hogs sheep and lambs hides tallow and skins. Includes cattle and sheep classifications and notes Western hogs and Brighton market distinctions.

World Trade and Goods Values Across Ports and Regions

A fragmented ledger lists values and inventories by country and port, including England Nova Scotia Jamaica Haiti and Sydney. It itemizes dry goods, oils, metals, textiles, and machinery with quantities in pounds, bbls, cases, or tons, alongside currency equivalents and shipping entries from ports such as Port Antonio Sydney and Pictou. The document also notes specific shipments and items like flour, sugar, molasses, tobacco, wood products, and hardware, reflecting a broad mid century trade snapshot.

England Nova Scotia Lumdet Catvets. Co Servecaes Olshhousmoms Dar Machinery Port Antonio Sydney Nsw Irwin Susie Pictou Wille Freeman

Grand Bank and West Cape Shore Fishing Totals

Fragmented OCR lists catches and species including halibut haddock cusk swordfish and herring for Grand Bank West and Cape Shore. Numbers appear scattered like 120,000 and 4,153,000 with references to shore bay mackerel and total sums, but details are incomplete.

Grand Bank Codfs West Cape Shore Brown Totel

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