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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1892

Page

7

Boston and Maine Railroad Timetables to City Ticket Office

Boston and Maine Railroad advertises time tables at city offices and by mail. The Philadelphia and Washington Express leaves Causeway Street at 5.50 p.m daily for Poughkeepsie Bethlehem Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington with arrivals in Philadelphia at 7.04 a.m. Baltimore 10.38 a.m. Washington 11.29 a.m. The Chicago Express runs from White River Junction at 11.80 a.m daily except Sunday to Chicago with Pullman sleeping cars. The Quebec Express via White River Junction leaves at 7.30 p.m daily except weekend for Quebec and Canadian points arriving 2.15 p.m next day. The Wagner Sleeping Cars and the Quebec Express via North Conway depart Boston at 12.30 p.m daily except Sunday for Quebec and Canadian points arriving 6.30 a.m. next day.

Philadelphia and Washington Express Boston Causeway Street Poughkeepsie Bridge Poughkeepsie Bethlehem Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Chicago Express White River Junction Chicago West Quebec Express Quebec Wagner North Conway Lanvaater Portland Street Manchester and Concord N. N Franklin Lebanon Bristol Branch Claremont Johnsbury Newport Sherbrooke Norwich Hanover Thetford Bradford Newbury Montpelier Burlington Montreal Monivent Boston Air Line Sints R. B Albany Syracuse Utica Toledo Niagara Falls Cincinnati St. Louis Cleveland Detroit Hartford New Haven New York Springfield York New York Limited Sir Ours Washington St Kneeland St Hanson

Rail and Steamer Schedules From Haymarket Station

Portland and surrounding lines list multiple departures from Haymarket and Causeway Street stations with times for weekdays Sundays and holidays. Stops include Augusta Bar Harbor Manchester N H North Conway and Maine Central Grand Trunk routes with connections to St Andrews St John N B Castine Deer Isle and Rockland steamer services. Connecting trains depart Causeway Street at 7 pm on selected days.

Portland Haymarket Sq Land Causeway St Augusta Esee Causeway 6St Oor Bar Harbor Haymarket St Ou Pill J. John St. Andrews Halifax the Provinces North Conway Intervate Glen Crawfords Fabyans Twin Mountain Whitefield Jefferson Lancaster Johnsbury Maine Central Grand Trunk Wiscasset Thomaston Rockland Fastport Calais St. John N. B Castine Deer Isle Sedgewick Southwest Harbor Ibar Harbor Millbridge Machiasport Causeway Street

Civil suit over $50,000 damages in Merry Mount Granite case

In United States Circuit Court on November 15 Putnam J Andrew Johnson v Merry Mount Granite Company, action to recover 50,000 for personal injuries. Release signed by plaintiff blocks claim of unsound mind. case continued for equity bill to set aside release. Plaintiffs counsel Hanley Grant Libby. defendants Cotter McAnarney.

United States Circuit Court Putnam J. Andrew Johnson Merry Mount Granite Company J. &. Hanley W. D. Grant J. F. Libby J. E. Cotter J. W. McAnarney Superior Court Middlesex Lowell Hopkins Patrick J. McGrath Lowell & Suburban Street Railway W. F. Courtney D. J. Donahoe G. F. Richardson Barker Tremont Bee Law and Suffolk Mills Gpannting Sraith Woods Et al Bartlett Wright Swift

Boston Home Port Question in Steamer Supply Suits

United States district court session on Nov 15 handles suits against a steamer for supplies in Boston port. Core issue: is Boston a home port? If yes, plaintiffs lose lien and must pursue insolvent owners. Attorneys Carver, Blodgett. Russell. Gallagher. Russell. Bailey listed.

D. D. Kelley & Sons Steamship Carroll C. A. Campbell Same Harrison Loring Boston Maine Carver & Blodgett Kelley & Son C.T. Russell, Jr Campbell C. T. Gallagher T. Russell H. Kh. Bailey

Boston Superior Court Dockets Include Damages and Injuries

Suffolk sessions list cases from estates to land takings for Marine Park, personal injury verdict for Codman building, and rail line disputes. Notable entries include Andreas Blume acting for Isaac Hayden estate against City of Boston, several tort actions, and ongoing equity dispute over Rio Grande irrigation ownership.

Suffolk Andreas Blume Isaac Hayden City of Boston Winchester Same Marine Park J. VW. Long W. I. Badger T. Babson T. W. Proctor J. K. Kelly

Supreme Judicial Court term opens with docketed cases

The November term of the Supreme Judicial Court for the Commonwealth began today with the docket called. Cases argued include Beal vs Lowell and Dracut Street Railway, Wiles vs Waltham, England vs Adams, and Davis vs Parsons et al, with several cases submitted or unfinished and numerous numbers listed for order.

Supreme Judicial Court For the Commonwealth Field C. J Allen England Vs Adams J. K. Berry G. C. Abbott Davis

Supreme Judicial Court appeals in Insolvency case and stockholder issue

Suffolk November session covers an appeal by creditor King from an Insolvency Court dismissal in a note suit for 1000 dollars and an unresolved receiver report from East Boston Ferry Company with unknown stockholders. Several stockholder parties and a Mutual One Year Benefit order matter proceed with contested stock transfers and court injunctions.

Supreme Judicial Court Suffolk Equity Laturop J. A. J. King F. C. Savage Suffolk County King Savage S. W. Creech H. N. Shepard Savage, Appellee East Boston Ferry Company H. W. Wilson Ferry Corporation J. O. Teele W. G. Russe S. L. Whipple J. A. McGeough Boston & Albany Railroad Company McKinnon L. Whipple

Cambridge Ramblers Club Plans Evening Dance at Armory Hall

Cambridge Ramblers Camping Club announces a select ball tonight in Armory Hall Central Square with Edmunds Orchestra providing music for dancing from 9 to 3. Local notes urge Cambridge street repairs on Concord Avenue and more police presence on Harvard Bridge amid vacation. Miss Fay Locke of New Haven reports on Jim Corbett and wife in Cambridge. A transfer check system from Ward 4 to Harvard Square is being pressed. West End notice involves Harvard Bridge.

Cambridge Ramblers Armory Hall Central Square Edmund Concord Avenue Harvard Bridge Fay Locke New Haven Cambridge Jim Corbett Ward 4 Harvard Square West End

No-License Cambridge Ministers Meeting Report 1892

Cambridge ministers met at Trade Association Hall to plan no license campaign for the November 15 vote. Key actions urged unity services, an citizens address, a mass meeting, and public contributions with committees named for union services, address to citizens, and Union Hall gathering. The meeting voiced confidence in victory and praised past efforts.

Cambridge Brethren Trade Association Hall Main Street Father Scully Dr. Bicknell Union Hall Old Cambridge Cheney North Cambridge Apsey East Cambridge Richardson Cambridgeport South District Calley North District Olmstead Rogers Messrs. Ely Paisley Reynolds and Sneath Ee Scully A. P. Peabody Dean Lawrence Dean T. F. Wright F. G. Peabody Savings Bank Abbott Ely Breen Beach Fister Garton

Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil patient note

A brief ad describing the usefulness of Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil for coughs and similar conditions, noting the exact cause of its effects is unknown, and attributing potential benefits to tonic and phosphite components and glycerine. It concludes with the assertion that druggists widely stock the product.

Scott Scott & Bowne South Sth Avenue New York

Inconvenience at South Ferry and East Boston

Eastern avenue repair blocks the South ferry sidewalk with a temporary fence leaving patrons to wade mud. A Maverick Church concert funds a Boys' Club at Maverick Chapel. Samuel L. Fowle, 66, longtime East Boston firefighter and lodge secretary, dies of Bright's disease. Funeral at 2 p.m. Friday from the new Masonic Temple. Young Ladies' Charitable Association plans next week Hall event for Fitton School. A minor fire at 61 Maverick square causes minimal damage to bedding.

South Ferry Boston Eastern Avenue Maverick Fourth Section Maverick Chapel Samuel L. Fowle Sumner Street Bright Hammat Lodge William Parkman Commandery St. John’s East Boston Council Red Men Knights of Honor Knights and Ladies of Honor American Legion of Honor Boston Veteran Firemen’s Association New Masonic Temple East Boston The Young Ladies’ Charitable Association Yeeum Hall Fitton School Havre Street Engine Company 9 Maverick Square

Charlestown Hibernians hold annual ball at Monument Hall

In Charlestown Division 5 Ancient Order of Hibernians held its annual ball at Monument Hall with Hobbs orchestra providing music for dancing. A large crowd of division friends enjoyed the evening. Warden Lovering and Fred G. Petti grove will travel to Baltimore December 3 as Massachusetts representatives to the National Prison Association congress.

Division 5 Ancient Order of Hibernians Monument Hall Hobbs Lovering Fred G. Pettigrove Baltimore Prison Commission Massachusetts Congress National Prison Association Charles B. Stevens Common Council Shurtleffs Mate Jenny U.S.N Naval Museum Boston New Haven Clinton W. E. Waterman Charlestown Centre Harbor New Hampshire Cotillion Hall Bunkker HI

Chelsea Looks to License Fight and Mayoral Hopefuls

City voices favor a return to license amid losses of about 30000 in treasury. Possible mayoral contenders cited include Franklin O. Barnes James Gould Fred Whiting and Charles E Bassett. Y M C A prayer meeting for young men scheduled this week and Nilsson Ladies Quartet to sing. Recount in twenty sixth district shows slight shifts with Governor Russell gaining and Haile dropping votes. further results awaited. The Ferryman.

Franklin O. Barnes James Gould Fred Whiting Charles E. Bassett Nilsson Russell Haile Merritt Buck

Proposal to Present Governor Russell a Gubernatorial Chair

Admirers discuss a symbolic gesture to honor Governor Russell with a ceremonial gubernatorial chair. The idea reflects respect for leadership and tradition, inviting public sentiment on a tasteful, lasting tribute.

Russell

Osborne, the Issue. Will he resign or endure?

The Boston Post questions whether Police Commissioner Osborne will accept the hint to step down. The article notes Russell can deny renomination but cannot easily oust him, arguing obstruction could backfire and fuel calls to abolish the councillor system and seek a people’s verdict on un divided responsibility.

Haverhill Gazette Osborne Fall River Herald Boston Post Commonwealth Russell General Court

Shadows, Bigots, and Brooms in Boston Schoolhouses

A satirical squib from the Haverhill Gazette mocks Boston women nicknamed shingle-faced for following Church leaders, claiming lack of support from wealthy antagonists and joking that their departure on a broom would bring rejoicing.

Haverhill Gazette Boston

Sulphur Bitters Presidential Competition Results Pending

The notice announces that the results of the presidential guessing competition will be based on official figures, which will likely be unavailable for about two months or fifty days. The language hints at an uncertain timeline for final tallies and publication.

West End rail progress and local notices in South Boston

South Boston notes correct naming of council aspirant Charles J. McKenna not James L. McKenna. West End lays new tracks from F street to Dorchester street. Wedding of John L. Goodman to Miss Bambrick announced for next Wednesday. SS Peter and Pauls Court 15 will hold annual bail in Bethesda Hall Thursday. Professor H E Monroe to receive testimonial at Bethesda Hall December 15. Ivan P Wenzel to give annual pupils concerts in December. Boston Police Relief Association hall event January 4 with Officer Tom Ryan floor marshal. T J Prior, famed banjo mandolin guitarist, has moved to Upham’s Corner Dorchester. He’s linked to Beethoven Musical Club. Crry Point.

Charles J. McKenna James L. McKenna West End F Street Dorchester Street John L. Goodman Miss Bambrick John SS. Peter and Paul’s Court 15 Bethesda Hall Peninsular Upham’s Corner Dorchester Tom Beethoven Musical Club Crry Point

Partridge's studio plans benefit chorus and winter charity

Mr Charles Winter proposes forming a chorus at Partridge's Allston studio to rehearse light operas like Pinafore or Chimes of Normandy for a charitable public performance this winter. He aims for a home affair with top town talent, drawing on his chorus training and stage experience with the Boston Ideal Opera Company and Charlotte Cushman. The West End line upgrades progress with new electric rail tracks and bridge work. Beacon Pare.

Charles Winter Partridge Allston Normandy Winter Boston Ideal Opera Company Charlotte Cushman West End Harvard Avenue Cambridge Street United States

Somerville Council hosts events and redeployment notes

Somerville relocates the city pound from Cedar street and Broadway to Highway department buildings. A busy evening includes Somerville Council 103 entertainment in Odd Fellows Hall, Winter Hill, a Catholic Lyceum Bazaar at Banquet Hall Connor building, bicycle hot contest between John J. Keane and Philip Fitzpatrick, and a vocal lessons contest among three choir members. Sunday services include rededication at Winter Hill Universalist Church with remarks by Revs. Hamilton and Roblin and a dedication address by Dr. Miner.

City Pound Cedar Street Broadway Somerville Highway Department Somerville Council Home Circle Odd Fellows Winter Hill Catholic Lyceum Bazaar Connor Building John J. Keane Philip Fitzpatrick New England Conservatory of Music St. Joseph’s St. Ann’s St. Catherine’s G. G. Hamilton S. H. Roblin Miner OL_p PowpsER Hovss

West End Legislation Questioning Street Car Privilege

Charles E. French of Boston writes to the Post questioning reports that the West End plans to seek a twenty year extension of privileges from the Legislature. He asks whether this would grant exclusive use of Boston streets for electric cars for two decades amid rising fatalities.

Sir West End Boston Charles E. French

The Proper Thing in Expensive Homes

The piece notes it is fashionable to lay costly oriental rugs on polished floors in busy rooms to keep floors cleaner. It explains traditional carpets trap dust over six months to a year and are expensive. It promotes a Byzantine rug from Thomas O'Callaghan & Co. as a cheaper substitute with fine design and coloring.

Thomas O’callaghan & Co Washington St New England

Ashmont Universalist Church to Call Rev L O Williams

Ashmont Universalist Church voted unanimously to call Rev L O Williams of Claremont New Hampshire as pastor. Williams is expected to accept. St Gregory's Church ladies extend their fair for two more weeks. Norfolk Unitarian Church hosted an Adirondacks lecture by Rev Solon Lauer. Old folks concert planned at Stanton Avenue Church. Ideal Social Club bar masque set for Associates Hall January 12. Grove

Ashmont Universalist Church Ashmont Hall L. O. Williams Claremont N.H Me. Williams St. Gregory’s Church Norfolk Unitarian Church Adirondacks Solon Lauer Stanton Avenue the Ideal Social Club Associates Grove

Boston Mayor Race Sparks Youthful Campaign Tone

The Lowell Citizen notes Hon. Owen A. Galvin of Boston appearing more youthful as the city prepares to choose its next mayor, signaling a renewed vigor in the campaign. The piece frames the issue with a morning face, suggesting a fresh tone for the Hub’s upcoming election.

Lowell Owen A. Galvin Boston

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