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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1889

Page

8

Maritime Exhibition Opens With Yachts and Models Displayed

The International Maritime Exhibition opened at the Mechanics' Building drawing thousands of visitors. Highlights include a twenty two foot schooner yacht built by Harrison Loring, models and paintings of clipper ships, the Massachusetts Humane Society lifeboat Henry A Whitney, and displays from Morgan line, Vanderbilt, Astor, and Gerry yachts. The grand canal on the ground floor hosts small craft from Venetian gondolas to modern electric yachts.

Mechanics’ Building Harrison Loring Cohasset Harlan & Hollingsworth Company Wilmington Del Worcester Morgan Morgan Line Vanderbilt Alva Astor Nourmahal Gerry Electra Cushing Susquehanna Sea Fox Bangor Cobb, Aldrich & Co Harvard College Thomson-Houston Electric Company Lynn United States Lighthouse Board Phillips A. Shuman &* Co Monitor Merrimac Grand Hall United States United States Signal Service General Greely

Spectacular Marine Exhibits Fill Hall With Yachts and Models

The hall showcases steam launches from George Lawley & Sons and a vast array of boats from H. V. Partelow, C. Sheldon, and John R. Robertson. Exhibits include 28 rowboats, a Dark Secret cross Atlantic tale, and a famed Burgess schooner yacht Quickstep. Navy models, coastal surveys, and lighthouse gear complement the maritime display.

George Lawley & Sons H. V. Partelow & Co Riverside C. Sheldon & Co St. Lawrence Skiff and Canoe Company Clayton, N. Y South Boston Iron Works James McIntire Fisheries Marine United States United States Lighthouse Board Hydrographic Office Coast Survey Alleghany River Pittsburg E. J. Heinz Company C. G. Harrington Bath William Rogers J. T. Donnell & Co American Windlass Company Providence KRL Whittier Machine Company Boston Hethlehem (Penn.) Iron Works Continental Iron Works Brooklyn N. Y South Boston Nattaniel Potter & Wrightington Walworth Manufacturing Company Wainwright Manufacturing Company Boston & Lockport Samson Cordage Works Burgess Lawley W. K

Exhibitors listed for maritime trade show display

A partial exhibitor list includes Harlan & Hollingsworth Wilmington and many shipbuilders, steel makers, model makers, and marine suppliers across New York Philadelphia Boston and other ports. Notable names: Carnegie Phipps, Roebling, Inman Steamship, Samson Cordage, Dana Dudley, City of New York model valued at 16000, and Boston firms Atlantic Works and George F Blake.

Harlan & Hollingsworth Company Wilmington Del Delaware River Shipbuilding and Engine Works Chester, Penn Quintard Iron Works N. F. Palmer, Jr. & Co New York Pusey & Jones Company Delaware Carnegie, Phipps & Co Pittsburg Penn Morris, Gasker & Co Steel and Iron Philadelphia Board of Trade Committee Bath Continental Iron Works Brooklyn Park Bros. & Co Pemn American Ship Windlass Company Providence Washburn & Meon Manufacturing Company Worcester John A. Roebling’s Sons & Co Trenton N. J Norton Naval Construction and Shipbuilding Company N. Y United States Transportation Company D. E. Simpson & Co Hoeinstein Manufacturing Company Newark Bickmore Ship Berth Company Hyde Park Otterson & Seaman Branchport D. P. Dobbin Penin James Eades St. Louis R. B. Forbes Milton Quincy Sailors’ Home Quincy Hygeia Distilled Water Company R.G. F. Candage Hamburg-American Steamship Company Inman_Steamship Company City of Enco Bros Allen & Ginter Richmond G. L. Green Noank Conn M. H. Dodge Cleveland Waterbury Rubber Company Caston Signal Company J. T. Donnell & Co Fierra & Walker Kearsarge Naval Veteran Association Orin Sheldon & Co Boston & Lockport Block Company Edward Burgess James McIntyre W. KK. Pryor & Co Randall, Goodale & Co Ritchie & Sons Nathan Tufts Whiton Bros. & Co M. Fk. Whiton & Co Samson Cordage Company Wainright Manufacturing Company Ashton Valve Company Crosby Steam Gauge Company W. H. Gallison Boston Rubber Company Smith & Anthony Stove Company Thaxter & Co J. R. Robertson George Kirby, Jr G. F. Clarke F. C. Howe & Co Henry Hastings J. J. Ridgeway Boston & Halifax Steamship Company Edward L. Williams John H. Dahl H. Newcomb George W. Leonard

Shipbuilding Revival Urged At Local Fair

President John W. Ryckman closes the noon exercises with a call to action on U S shipbuilding. He notes America's industrial might in steel and cotton but warns of reliance on foreign vessels and urges building and manning ships to revive international commerce and prosperity.

John W. Ryckman Pittsburg Bethelem Penn United States Cotton Fund England

Boston Hosts International Maritime Exhibition Debut

The Boston event marks a major push to revive American merchant shipping with leaders from Boston Massachusetts and national figures praising the exhibition. Speakers urge rebuilding shipyards, expanding fleets, and reestablishing U S naval and commercial strength across the Americas amid a hopeful new era of trade and unity.

Paign Department of State Washington United States Department of the Navy Harrison Kennebec Boston Salem N. D. Sperry Connecticut Massachusetts Walter L. Rogers Cappa Chen Brackett Orlando K. Potter New York Don A. M. Soteldo Venezuela North Central South America New World America Pamiet Americas New England Republic of the Europe France James E. Murdock

Maritime Fair Notes Despatch From Blaine to Ryckman

President Ryckman receives a despatch from Secretary Blaine regarding maritime fair notes. The brief dispatch outlines policy considerations and formal communications between executive offices on maritime matters.

Maritime Fair Ryckman Blaine

Cappa’s Seventh Regiment Band Concert Today

A note from Cappa’s Seventh Regiment Band of New York announces an instrumental concert in the grand hall this afternoon at 2 30 with soloists H Wittgenstein flute M Pellanci piccolo A Barnera Bellveci clarinet A Goericke trombone and A Archmide euphonium.

Washington Cappa Seventh Regiment Band of New York Grand Hall H. Wittgenstein M. Pellanci A. Barnera Bellveci A. Goericke A. Archmide

Kohler Recital in Steinert Hall Attracts Mixed Review

In Steinert Hall last night Heinrich Kohler offered a varied recital with Schubert, Beethoven, Chopin and Liszt works but critics say his playing lacks modern wrist technique and distinct coloring. Nervousness showed, though his earnestness and pedagogy were praised. another concert is planned for Wednesday.

Kohler Steinert Hall Heinrich Kohler Schubert Beethoven Himmel Kessler Chopin Henselt Schumann Rubinstein Brassin Liszt

Teachers Union Meets in Berkeley Temple Vestry

About 100 delegates from forty three Sunday schools attended the Congregational Sunday School Superintendents Union meeting in the Berkeley Temple vestry. The session opened with a psalm and prayer, reports were heard, and talks covered union history since 1879, home and school influence, Dakota society needs, and effective committees and organizations for member schools.

Congregational Sunday School Superintendents’ Union Berkeley Temple W. E. Paine E. B. Hooper Lookout Messrs D. E. Shumway A. Whittemore B. 8. Snow Union Congregational Publishing Society C. W. Hal W. B. D. Grey Dakota F. N. Chase High Street Congregational Sunday School Lowell Mass William G. Bell West Newton Charles H. Merrill Central Sunday School, Ao H. N. Ackerman West Medford

Strike at Randolph Shoe Factory Over Pay Rates

About twenty five to thirty five new arrivals in Randolph at the John Peach hand sewed department for government army shoes struck this afternoon over sewing and stitching rates. They demand 23 cents for sewing and 27 for stitching versus 22 and 26 previously. Harmony had prevailed since Peach took possession with shipments averaging nearly 100 cases daily.

John Peach

Bribery Inquiry Hears City Aldermen At Hearing

The special committee investigating alleged bribery in the license committee held a public hearing at City Hall. No outsiders testified, and each member of the Board of Aldermen answered questions about impropriety or prior approaches with a negative response.

Lynn Sorcian City Hall

Chelsea Officials Hold Regular Meetings with Minor Advances

Chelsea Board of Aldermen and Common Council met last evening. Several minor bills and petitions passed the council and moved toward concurrence. An armory appropriation of 12000 was approved by two-thirds in the council but tabled in the board. A gas commission communication set a hearing at City Hall on Monday November 11 at 10 am regarding Chelsea Gas Company’s petition to restrain the American Fuel Company from opening streets.

Chelsea Board of Aldermen and Common Council Champlin Gas Commissioners Chelsea Gas Company American Fuel Company

Grace V Cook Teaches Voice and Poise at 35 Music Hall

Mrs Grace V Cook directs pupils in vocal music using Mme Marchesi method and in graceful carriage, posture, and movement. Her classes inspire strong student enthusiasm and devotion.

Grace V. Cook Music Hall Mme. Marchesi

Insolvencies and assignments reported in several towns

Eli E Morrill of Monticello Maine declares insolvency. J F Barker a Reedsburg Wisconsin trader has store closed by sheriff. A J Simpson boots dealer of Manchester Iowa assigns. George Hollister painter Boston owes about 650 dollars. W H and W D Banker Pittsburg bicycle wagon makers assign. Max Zimmerman Braceville Illinois assigns.

Eli E. Morrill Monticello J. F. Barker Reedsburg Willas A. J. Simpson Manchester George Hollister Water Street Boston W. H W. D Pittsburg Penn Max Zimmerman Braceville, Ill

How To KEEP WARM IN WINTER Fur overcoats advertised

An item publicizes fur fined overcoats sold by Parker & Co at 400 Washington Street. The ad urges readers to stay warm with the brand from Macallar Lor Os.

Macallar Parker & Co Washington Street

Monthly Travellers' Aid talk and city notices

Notes from Boston civic life report a Travelers Aid Society meeting at Mrs George Myers home with 2500 girls aided since founding. The Boston Political Class opens tomorrow at Wesleyan Hall with Gamaliel Bradford on political woes. Several sewer bids were reviewed but no award.

Travellers’ Aid Society George Myers Beacon Street Boston Wesleyan Hall Gamaliel Bradford Dorchester Dennis O'Connell Metropolitan Construction Company Collins & Ham National Construction Company Aaron A. Hall James Killin Neil McBride Old Ninth Regiment Cass George M. Carr Boston Children’s Friend Society Shawmut Church Young Men’s Christian Union

Massachusetts Medical Benevolent Society Holds Annual Meeting

The Massachusetts Medical Benevolent Society met at Dr. Henry W. Williams’s Arlington Street home with about fifty of its 250 members. Two new names joined the rolls, the beneficiaries’ annual support and annuities were increased, and a $2000 gift from Dr. Cheever raised the permanent invested fund toward $30,000. Williams was reelected president with Hodges as vice-president Minot as treasurer and Amory as secretary.

Massachusetts Medical Benevolent Society Henry W. Williams Arlington Street Cheever

Universalist Church Fair Aids Jamaica Plain Building Fund

Horticultural Hall hosts a fair organized by Universalist church ladies with booths from North Cambridge to Columbus Avenue. Attractions include candy, crafts, a lemonade stand, fortune teller, and a varied entertainment program led by Quincy church youths. The event runs daily this week under Mrs. G Anson Brown as president.

Horticultural Hall Universalist St. Paul’s Scotland Walter Loud Emily Robinson Dearest Heart Herbert F. Nye Laura E. Parker L. Harry Page James Harlow Quincy Church G. Anson Brown Edwin Alexander N. Fr. Thacher P. Keirn Albert Metcalf Messrs H. D.williams Charles 8. Coverley Charles Whittier

Mrs. Schumacher's Trip Abroad Highlights Bruges Visit

Mrs Eliza Schumacher who just returned from Europe spoke at the Misses Hubbard 112 Newbury street about Bruges history She shared photo illustrations of the tomb of Mary of Burgundy Maximilian and Hans Memling paintings The St Ursula tomb and the Hospital of St John church of the Holy Blood were vividly described She will speak on Ghent next Monday afternoon at the same venue.

Concert of Irish at Tremont Temple

An Irish National concert company performance at Tremont Temple last night delighted the audience. Soprano Miss Charlotte Hanlon, contralto Miss Selina Hall Gallagher, tenor Mr W Foxon, baritone Mr W Cunliff, harpist Mme Emilie Grey, and xylophonist Mr T B Senin gave several ballads with encores. Foxon’s The Message was especially pleasing.

Treland Tremont Temple Irish National Concert Company Charlotte Hanlon Selina Hall-Gallagher W. Foxon W. Cunliff Mme. Emilie Grey T. B. Senin

Court Cases in United States Circuit Court November

The November session covers Coutt J Turner Manufacturing Co versus William H Burns on patent infringement for a ruffler device, with Baker claimed as inventor and Turner as alleged servant. Also Penfield G Goodsell versus Fall River Warren X Providence Railroad Co seeks a receiver to access tolls and profits of the road with demurrer argued. Attorneys A A Ranney, E B Goodsell for complainant. W S B Hopkins and J H Benton Jr for respondents.

United States Coutt J. Turner Manufacturing Company William H. Burns Melzar G. Turner John 8. Baker Baker and Burns Baker Burns Turner William A. Macleod W. S. B. Hopkins Penfield G. Goodsell Fall River Warren X Providence Railroad Company A. A. Ranney E. B. Goodsell J. H. Benton, Jr

Supreme Judicial Court Docket Highlights November 6

Equity assignments listed for the Supreme Judicial Court with cases including Groovedstave and Corry Hovey vs Dary and Gated Hoop Co. vs Thorn Carter vs Leonard Middleton Newell vs Peaske Cook vs Fitchburg RR Willworth vs Willworth.

Supreme Judicial Court Devens Equity Groovedstave & Corry Hovey Dary Gated Hoop Co

Damages Sought In Suffolk Court Over Pulley Injury

In Suffolk Superior Court First Session Judge Barker hears Fannie J Poor versus Joshua M Sears for $50,000 in personal injury damages from a February 5 1887 incident at 41 Arch Street where a pulley and shafting fell. Various cases listed for other dockets and sessions with resumed trials and verdicts.

Suffolk Ss Barker Fannie J. Poor Joshua M. Sears Elan Arch Street W. Gaston C. E. Todd Dabney H. Wheeler Brady Boston Meehan Sharp Talnage Brock Noonay Graceway Hart McLaughlin Andrews McKeon Brien North Curran Rox Dun Walsh N. Sheldon E. C. Junious A. P. French Terrence Lynch Isaac Blair Washington and Kneeland Streets L. M. Child John Lowell, Jr Swift Sears Boston & Maine RR Waterhouse Mus Austin C. Welgrave Lington Coal Co Hoey Abestos P.co Berry Carroll Aldrich Hurd Hill Belt Stevens Finkelstein Holmesa Litchvenson Field Fox

Massachusetts Church Union Service At St Pauls Church

The Massachusetts Church Union held a special service at St Pauls Church with prominent Episcopal clergymen present. Bishop Paddock led prayer and Rev Dr Lindsay read scripture as Rev Dr Seymour of Springfield delivered the address on steadfastness in apostolic doctrine and the churchs long history.

Massachusetts Church Union St. Paul’s Church Bishop Paddock Lindsay Seymour Springfield Benedict Arnold Washington Great Britain

Use Horsford's Acid Phosphate for Nervousness

Dr. W C Hanscom of Minneapolis Minnesota reports using Horsford's Acid Phosphate in a convalescent acute rheumatism case to relieve sleeplessness and nervous symptoms with satisfactory results.

Horsford W.C. Hanscom Minneapolis, Minn

Probate Court Admits Wills and Appoints Administrators

Suffolk County Probate Court on November 4 appointed administrators for the estates of Joseph Hoelscher Mary Blanchard George B O’Hara Elizabeth T Odiin Mary Shea Frederick H Cushman Stephen Morgan Bartholomew Whalen Daniel Farrar Frances Farrar Cora M Bennett Christian Sessler Margaret Walton Edward H Gilmore Hugh Nawn Charles R Warren Jeremiah Field Farwell F Fay Mary E Tucker Hernard Minton and allowed the wills of Michael Fitzpatrick Elen Anderson William Meany Mary E Souther John B Anderson Sally G Brigham Mary L Bailey Eliza W Stokes Ellen McGinnis John West Gardner F Sanderson.

Joseph Hoelscher Mary Blanchard George B. O'Hara Elizabeth T. Odiin Mary Shea Frederick H. Cushman Stephen Morgan Bartholomew Whalen Daniel Farrar Frances Farrar Cora M. Bennett Christian Sessler Margaret Walton Edward H. Gilmore Hugh Nawn Charles R. Warren Jeremiah Field Farwell F. Fay Mary E.tucker Hernard Minton

Probate Court Proves Wills in Essex County

In Salem on November 4 Harmon J files wills proved for deceased Abigail Bagley of Amesbury Maria Barrett of Saugus and George H Bradstreet of the area, as recorded by the probate court proceedings.

Essex County Salem Harmon J. Wills Abigail Bagley Amesbury Maria Barrett Saugus George H. Bradstreet

London Box Overcoats For Men’s Loose Styled Fashion

Opposition to old fashion fades as new styles gain popularity. London offers ready made Single and Double-breasted Patt Mail Box Overcoats in Devon Kersey with strapped seams and elegant trim. Prices range from $25 to $35, with value asserted at $50 to $70.

London

Importer Ad Promotes London Made Crates and Coats

E. O. Thompson, importer at 344 Washington Street near Old South, advertises London made crates and a special value fall overcoats priced at 12.00. Sterling English fabrics highlight style and service.

E. O. Thompson Washington Street Old South Ing

Local Probate Grants and Court Actions Across Several Cities

Names of residents receiving letters of administration are listed for multiple towns including Boxford Lynn Salem Danvers Mer rimac Essex Haverhill Beverly Rockport and Newburyport. Court notes report criminal and municipal actions with sentences for larceny breaking and entering and theft of goods and a will directing funds to Amesbury Congregational Society.

Montpelier Charlotte B. Savage Andover Henry D. Sullivan Salem Warren F. Evans Salisbury Ogee Daniel Wood Boxford Abigail Bagley Amesbury Congregational Society of Carpenter Biennen McKeever House of Correction Jeremiah Callahan Edward Orpard Michael Keily

Fire Record of North Muskegon and Surrounding Areas

Fire in North Muskegon destroys the mill dock lumber yard and Mc Kracken Mill with an estimated loss of 100000. Other fires reported include Lutner dry goods store in Muskecon loss around 40000 and insured, Greenberg Bros instalment store in Lawrence with 300 loss, Western Refrigerating Co warehouse fire in Chicago with 65000 loss, and a kerosene lamp incident causing a false alarm without damage.

MuskeEcon Mich McKracken North Muskegon Lutrer Hirshberg Lawrence Greenberg Bros Essex Street Cuicano Western Refrigerating Company State and Kinzie Streets

Five Watches and Cash Stolen From Worcester Jewelry Store

Five gold watches valued at 50 dollars each, 150 dollars in cash, and a 100 dollar check were stolen Sunday night from Odie's jewelry store in Worcester. One clerk and his intimate friend are missing.

Odie Worcester Margaret Kelleher Brockton Leary Maggie Lavery Boston & Maine Concor River Lowell International Clubs Riley V. Maller Internationa Baseball Association Leadley Detroit Dickinson Syracuse Fitzgerald Buffalo Dixon Hamilton Board of Arbitration New York W. K. Vanderbilt New House Newport Whitney C. E. Clarke Boston Hatfield Hartfords New Havens New Haven Conn Patrick Kane Hartford England Haggai Westbrook Michigan Terence Bay N. S Dominion William J. Batt State Reformatory Concord

Arlington man injured by factory fan accident

Walter L. Hill of Arlington suffered a severe arm injury at John P. Squire's Cam bridge pork packing plant Friday. While showing a worker a meat cooling fan, he was struck as it started for inspection, breaking both forearm bones and tearing hand flesh. He remained hopeful yesterday.

Walter L. Hill Arlington John P. Squire Squire Cambridge

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