Great Sale of Overcoats and Warm Garments in Boston
Be Oe ee Jam offers Lot No 1 through Lot No 8 of overcoats and winter wear at deep discounts in a new Boston store. The sale features pure wool chinchilla beaver overcoats from Middlesex Mills, satin linings, and prices from 10 to 22 dollars. Also listed are Kersey overcoats, boys coats, and men’s cassimere suits from various mills. Promotions include mail samples, express shipping, and a large furnishing department with 75 cent underwear, 25 cent socks, and 1 50 Jersey knit underwear, plus multiple elevator facilities and invitations to view the new building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex Mills
William Skinner & Sons
New England
Berkley Mills
William Skinner
Worombo Mills
Dobson Woollen Co
Boston
Mechanicsville Woollen Company
Express
United States
Boylston-street
Mrs. Robinson’s Case Sparks Legal Battle Over Prison
Friends challenge the governors authority to confine Mrs. Robinson in the State prison citing statutes and prior cases. Lawyers debate whether solitary confinement for life can be imposed on a woman while noting logistical issues and potential placements such as the jail, Concord reform school, or a women’s prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Robinson
Massachusetts
Jesse Pomeroy
Pomeroy
Reformatory
Council
Supreme Court
State
Sherborn
House of Correction
Robinson
Govenor and Council
Charlestown
Gideon Haynes
Resignation of Dr Duryea and Kindergarten Plans
The Boston school committee met in quorum approving temporary teacher nominations for several schools and confirming appointments including Albert S. Perkins and Mary E. Abercrombie. They approved two new kindergartens in East Boston and one in Charlestown, thanked Mrs. James Tolman for kindergarten gifts, and noted seven months of expenses totaling 923503.92 with remaining unspent funds 634676.08. Dr Duryea submitted his resignation effective Jan 1 after consent. The Crispus Attucks monument committee asked schools close for ceremonies. a motion to close failed 11 to 7, while third division could close as they saw fit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duryea
Committee On Nominations
John Vaughn
English High
H. Adelede Sullivan
Chapman
Helen Doherty
Dearborn
Catherine J. Cunningham
Eliot
Anna M. Keough
Margaret A. Mc Doud
Hancock
Isabella L. Bassett
Hugh O’brien
Grace M. Clark
Lewis
Lillian 5.Ilton
Lowell
Annie 3. McKissic
Albert L. Ware
Daniel Santry
East
Boston
Charlestown
James Tolman
Crispus Attacks Monument Committee
Jaden Fallon
Third Division Committee
Gift to Winchester Library Named in Ezra Conant Will
Will filed in Suffolk Probate gives Helen T Granger a life income from 60000 dollars with principal to Winchester New Hampshire for a public library if a library building is completed within six years of probate. The New Hospital for Women and Children is named residuary legatee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
N. H
Ezra Conant
Suffolk
Helen T. Granger
Hospital For Women and Children
Lace Curtains and Draperies Arrive at AME'S Furniture Co
New import of lace curtains and draperies described as very choice in design has just arrived at AME'S Furniture Co located at 48 Canal Street. The item is marketed to attract local shoppers seeking higher quality window treatments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ame’s Furniture Co
Canal Street
Boston Marine Society Holds Annual Meeting and Elections
About 1000 members attended the Boston Marine Society annual gathering. The secretary reported 441 total members, 7146 dollars in benefits paid, 3800 dollars raised in donations, and 1920 dollars approved for quartering beneficiaries. Officers elected include President Charles Emery and Secretary John Humphrey, with a tribute paid to thirteen deceased members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Marine Society
Relief Committee
Charles Emery
Elisha Whitney
John Humphrey
D. Wadsworth
Osborne Howes
Richard Mathews
Francis M. Boggs
John Bradford
R.G. Fanse
James P. Martin
William F. Humphrey
Albert Lewis
David H. Hall
Rufus Crowell
Daniel Baker
Elnee Crowell
Social whirl at Boston hotels draws many notable guests
Ex Fire Commissioner Edward A White was honored at Youngs by Post 191 G A R. The Cecilia Orchestra played after speeches by White Hume and past commanders. Mutual Savings Club elected officers C P Sampson, C A Locke, F M Pettingill and heard Elisha James Jr deliver a maiden speech. Numerous dignitaries and politicians graced the Thorndike Vendome Brunswick Adams Parker House and United States hotels, with guests from New York New Orleans Brooklyn Providence and Chicago among others. The Fifty-four Tebveth 1887 Associates planned ladies night for December 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward A. White
Young’s
Post
White
Hume
Cecilia Orchestra
Mutual Savings Club
C. P. Sampson
C. A. Locke
F. M. Pettingill
Elisha James, Jr
Revere House
W. P. Beck
Norfolk
Tebveth 1887
Thorndike
Boston Electric Society
Vendome
F. S. Bangs
C. N. Kliss
New York
Hugh Wilson
Hugh Wilson, Jr
New Orleans
J. H. Wittemore
Naugatuck
Conn
Brunswick
Clarence W. Bowen
J. B. Abbott
Albany
N. Y
J. B. Aiken
Chicago
Thomas F. Low
Illlinois
McDougall
Flansburg
I. Halle
Baltimore
Robert A. Galt
C. M. Wilson
Bb. Otis Hoge
R. Anthony
Providence
H. Fisher Eldridge
Portsmouth
C. W. Clifford
Bath
Henry W. King
Alfred Brien
Suncook
P. J. Jenks
Chicopee
H.D. Upson
Waterbury
E. R. Stickney
Springfield
Senator Sabin
Minnesota
Parker House
M. Guiet
Paris
E. P. Perthoy
U.S.R.M
Arthur Wallack
William Crocker
Duxbury
C. A. Peterson
St. Louis
G. Humkoop
George A. Bushnell
Denver
Col
Byron Weston
Miss Weston
Carrie Weston
Dalton
the Tremont
Richard Heard
Homer Young
Star Concert Company
Brookline
W. J. Coburn
Loledo
Newspaper Men Race Tops Beacon Park Program
Beacon Park yesterday drew a large crowd for fast harness racing. The standout event was the newspaper men race with Barry of the Herald clocked near 3:01 in trials, Low of the Globe around 3:03, while the Post rider posted 3:44 in a trial. Arrival the two year old colt posted 2:50.2 for a fast mile and several heats plus a sweepstakes between Virginia Evans, Lothatr Jr., and Hattie W. The day also featured heats in 2:27 class and 2:22 class with purse details and results from multiple drivers and horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beacon Park
The
Herald
Barry
Low
Globe
Trott
Spirit of the Hub
Virginia Evans
Lothatr, Jr
Hattie W
Aie
J. H. Rowley
G & Lroscow
Jyngensey
A. Johnson
Hordlos
Charles Yapp
B. G- Edgecliffe
John Trout
Chickering Hall Concert For Berlin Union Church Fund
A concert at Chickering Hall on November 20 benefits the American Union Church fund in Berlin. Noted performers include contralto Harriet McLain soprano Elizabeth Pierce tenor George Parker baritone Eliot Hubbard and pianist Ethelbert Nevin with Mrs Field as accompanist. Ticket sales are strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chickering Hall
Fund For the
American Union Church
Berlin
Harriet McLain
Elizabeth Pierce
George Parker
Eliot.ubbard
Ethelbert Nevin
Field
Winter Excursions to Mexico and California
Raymond and Whitcomb announce two eighty two day tours and a forty seven day tour from Boston starting January 14 February 11 and March 11. New Mexico and California sights added. vestibuled palace cars with dining service. Also two Washington DC trips from Boston January 18 February 15 and more California tours planned for December January and later. Circulars available from W Raymond 296 Washington street opposite School street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Messrs. Raymond & Whitcomb
California
Boston
Washington, D. C
W. Raymond
Washington Street
School Street
Ulster-Reefer Garment Promises Fresh Style Advantage
Tur Ulster-Reefer is a new attire praised for drivers athletes and riders. G. W. Simmons & Co. showcases the cut and advertisement today at 7 North Street. The house emphasizes continual new stock with nothing deemed old stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Simmons & Co
North Street
Fifty Years of Wedded Life Honored at Dyer Home
A stylish gathering at Newbury Street celebrated Mr. and Mrs. Lorenzo M. Dyer on fifty years of marriage. Attendees included John Hallis of Allston, with son Frank W. and daughter Mrs. F. Willis Richo, gifts of gold and silver, chrysanthemums in decor, and Rev. E. E. Hale delivering a poem. Mrs Dyer, born Nancy Well Cook, is 71. Mr. Dyer, two years older, has long led M. Dyer & Co at Quincy Market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorenzo M. Dyer
Newbury Street
Braintree
John Hallis
Allston
Prof Markoe Discusses Volatile Oils in Perfume Making
Professor George F H Markoe spoke to the Boston Scientific Society on the chemistry of volatile oils and their use in perfume manufacture. He explained that many so called volatile oils are not oils and that some aromas come from fat absorption rather than distillation. He highlighted blending over extraction and noted examples like orange flower oil at 70 dollars per pound musk from Thibet at 30 dollars per ounce ottar of roses at eight dollars and French at twenty dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Scientific Society
George F. H. Markoe
Methodist bishops close private session and plan next meet
The Methodist bishops finished a private session yesterday and scheduled their next gathering in Delaware Ohio in May. Several bishops headed to Worcester for a reception while others went to Fall River or Providence to be hosted by the Methodist Social Union. They left Boston impressed by hospitality and the city’s flourishing prospects. The church noted the university’s growth and the full repayment of the People’s Church debt in response to their appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware
Worcester
Fall River
Providence
Methodist Social Union
Boston
Dr Greene Presents Free Private Lecture for Gentlemen
Dr Greene, physician at 34 Temple Place Boston, will lecture on The Philosophy of Manhood at Tremont Temple Wednesday at 8 pm. The free private talk, illustrated by stereopticon, targets nervous and chronic disease concerns and promises vital insights for men. Admission is free. gentlemen are urged not to miss this powerful talk.
Ladies' Train Service Between New York and Boston
The 10 o'clock morning train on the Shore Line is renamed the Ladies' Train to suit female travelers between New York and Boston. The service emphasizes daylight travel and convenient departure and arrival times for women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Boston
Shore Line
Sanitary vacate ordered for two West Cedar houses
The board of health orders Nos 88 and 90 West Cedar street vacated for sanitary reasons. A man who fell on Washington street during election day died from injuries. relatives identify him as William Clabbey of Roxbury. Funeral arrangements are set for E. C. Carrigan in Brooklyn tonight. Franklin P. Daily and Charles Collins receive pay and title increases in municipal posts. Mr. Edward P. Call leaves Herald for Royal Baking Powder Company in New York. Dulbaird is arrested in Charlestown for abducting 13 year old Gertrude Blake of Newburyport. Boston Paper Trade Association to hear Edward Atkinson discuss indemnity from Fire loss in paper mills and ovens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
West Cedar Street
Washington Street
William Clabbey
Roxbury
E. C. Carrigan
van Buren Street
Brooklyn
N. Y
Franklin P. Daily
United States
Arthur Kingman
Charles Collins
Examiner
Edward P. Call
The
Herald
New York
Royal Baking Powder Company
Call
Dulbaird
Charlestown
Gertrude Blake
Newburyport
Boston Paper Trade Association
Parker’s
Edward Atkinson
Sealskin Jackets and Capes by Hollander Co Attract Public
L. P. Hollander & Co advertise tailor made sealskin jackets and capes for ladies, using Alaska skins and special patterns with claimed price stability despite higher sealskin costs. They offer wraps and fur fashions at Boylston and Park Square. Also A Shuman & Co promote the Glendenning cape top overcoat at Washington and Summer streets, praised for comfort and detachable cape, priced 15 to 35 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. P. Hollander & Co
Alaska
London
Boylston Street
Park Square
Hollander & Co
A. Shuman & Co
Washington and
Summer Streets
Goodyear Welts Claim Better Wear From Machines
Goodyear McKay Sewing Machine Co of Boston claims their Goodyear sewn shoes wear better than hand-sewn due to machine use. They say machines ensure greater uniformity and quality than hand work, though many manufacturers disagree. They warn consumers to demand the genuine Goodyear article to avoid overpaid hand-sewn copies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodyear
Goodyear & McKay Sewing Machine Co
Summer St
Boston, Mass
Court Calendar Notes Delayed Trials and Divorces List
United States Circuit Court reports no cases ready for trial with juries to return tomorrow. Superior Criminal Court lists assault and larceny cases with verdicts and ongoing trials. Middlesex Superior Court enumerates cases and uncontested and contested libels for divorce scheduled for next days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Circuit Court
Nelson
Supreme Judicial Court schedules two week session in probate and corporate matters
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court convened on November 13 with justices Morton Freup Allen Hoynes and Knowlton presiding. The court announced a two week sitting with law cases heard through next Monday equity list that week and criminal docket on Monday the 26th. The Sawyer and others versus Phillips proxy case was argued with the petition under advisement, while several cases including Thompson versus City of Boston and Dewire versus Boston and Maine Railroad were heard. In chambers the will of Commodore John Percival was reviewed, allocating about 22 000 to various charitable institutions for seamen families and orphans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Judicial Court
Commonwealth
Morton
Freup
Allen, Hoymes
Prescott Keyes
William G. Russell
Edward Thompson Et al
City of
Boston
R. M. Morse, Jr
A. J. Bailey
James Dewire
Boston & Maine Railroad Company
H. G. Falls
Lincoln
Security Bank of Minnesota
John
Fogg
H. G. Nichols
J. O. Teele
Quincy
Augustus Russ
W. G. A. Pattee
A.J. Bailey
Chambers
W. Allen
John Percival
Snug Harbor
New Bedford Port Society
Gloucester
Boston Marine Society
Salem Marine Society
Baldwin Place
Stephen H. Phillips
Boston Superior Court Nov 13 First Session Tort Case List
Record of cases heard in Boston Superior Court first session on November 13 including Smith Rolland vs Boston & Providence Railroad for $30,000 damages from Bussey bridge accident March 14 1887 with verdicts partial. Other filings include Edward Wyman et al vs City of Boston over street extension assessment. various civil actions against firms and individuals. multiple sessions noted with judge Hamm ond and Donbar listed. injuries from sidewalks and contracts alleged. outcomes include some verdicts for defendants and remands. Names of attorneys and case numbers appear throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meservegan
Busfield
Stone
Samery
Burns
Phillips
Grant
Tobin
Kelleher
Whitcomb
Tufts
Pfeiffer
Nichols
Maguire
Globe Newspaper Admr
Heddenberg Wv
Same Co
Shotwell Vy. Dunn
Laynton
Gardner and Jr
Dean v. Taylor
Superior Court
Eric Ham
C. J
Sarah E. Rolland
Boston & Providence Railroad
Bussey
B. Allen
J. H. Appleton
George Putnam
Quincy M.c.s.co
Jean
Harris
Quincy M. Sic
McGlowan
Hall
Capacciola
Nico
Hammond
Edward Wyman
City of
Boston
Isaac Harris
Commercial Street
Chelsea Ferry
H. G. Parker
T. M. Babson
Frederick D. Chase
John W. Cartwright
J. E. Bates
Kotas
Whitney
Ingersoll
Rand
Leatherbee
Coye
Avery Supply Co
Franklin v. Clark
O’riorden
Hell
Rex
Fisher
Fuller
Grace
Hellver
V. O’rior
Crockett
Howeden
Fiske
Gillesith & L. H. Co
Mead
Print.Co
Chase
Murphy
Rogers
Bossen
Huawkins
Donbar
Hannah Banigan
Harrison Avenue
N. D. A. Clark
R. W. Nason
Superior Criminal Court Case Roundup in Middlesex and Essex
Middlesex County records show multiple defendants like William Dillon and Daniel De Rosay facing liquor and assault charges with fines and costs. Marlboro and Wakefield defendants receive liquor nuisance penalties. Lowell and Somerville cases involve drunkenness and larceny with varying sentences. Essex County proceedings include Woodcock, Scanell, Dodge, Coffee, Murphy, Wall, Hayes, Mursray, and Marrion facing fines, house of correction terms, or liquor related offenses with sentences and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Criminal Court
Middlesex County
Eric Ham
C. J. William Dillon
Framingham
Thomas Vahey
Marlboro
Daniel W. de Rosay
Somerville
William Husband
Charles Doyle
Eugene Frechette
Lowell
Massachusetts Reformatory
Illiam Anderson
Wakefield
Comeae House of Correction
Atrick Farrington
House of Correction
Essex County
Sherman
Mary Murphy
Haverhil
Michael Wall
Amesbury
Daniel W. Hayes
John J. Mursray
Lewis Marrion
Supreme Court Upholds McPherson Case in Essex County
Nov 13 rescript in Commonwealth vs George McPherson overruling exceptions. Court says certified copies were transmitted to the Superior Court clerk in season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Judicial Court
Essex County
The
Commonwealth
George McPherson
Superior Court
Parker and Mann Held on Copper Wire Theft Charge
Municipal Court records show William H. Hardy Parker and Edwin Mann held in 500 dollars each until Friday next on a charge of receiving 130 pounds of copper wire stolen from O J Faxon and Co at No 3 Appleton Street by an employee named Weller. Hannah Quinn, employed by H White Co, waived examination and was held for the grand jury on multiple apparel pilfering counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardy
J. William H. Parker
Edwin Mann
O. J. Faxon & Co
Appleton Street
Weller
Hannah Uinn
8. H.white & Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
D. Loomis & CO
Biow
B. G. Alexander Boy
F. M. Dodge
B. G. W- Bette Ata
A. d. Libby
M. Nellie O
Sois
Eee
Mrs. L. M. Dyer
DR. Greene
Freeland, Loomis & Co
Props Cor
Washington & Boylston Sts
EUY
Fim
Chester H. Graves & Sons
Staples
John Conley
John Williams
Aik
Gunnell
Same
Turner
Jennesse
Chelsea
Fletcher
Wyman
McCafragan
Marshall
McDevitt
Ellis
Hunt
McIntire
Roberts
Frisk
Boston Gas Light Co
Forbes
Curtis
Walsh
Webster
Putnam
Warren
Dayiuge
Mahoney
Carey
Hughes
Meyer
Paul
Matthews
Wiggin
Dover
Dawe
Sullivan
Moore
Mansfield
Norton
Murray
Bates
Reading
Fay
Lanthrop
Mass
Williamstown
Samuel_S. Reinstein
Gaa Tyarawa
Ferguson
Marrin
Green
Aiken
Pulsifer
Bullard
Coburn
Wagner
Lame
McSherry
Boston & Albany RR
Laymneher
Sears
Connor
Floyd
Holden
Walton
Comens
Grilly
Howe
Drummon
Royal Baking Powder
Mark
Quakerill Co
Ravenna
Ohio
J Horne
Tremont Street
Rabel Bros
Cincinnati
Aris
W. Baker & CO
Dorchester
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