Court cases state Illinois implied promise to pay mortgage debt
United States Circuit Court on November 21 heard a contract action by J Henry C Middaugh against John Q A Batchelder et al. The plaintiff seeks $2728 55 claiming an implied promise to pay a 1866 note secured by Illinois land. Defendants deny and plead statute of limitations. Additional injury suit heard with closing arguments. A list of docket numbers follows.
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Illinois
Fr. G. Nichols
Charles K. Cobb
J. N. Marshall
George W. Batchelder
Daniel Coveny
J. W. L. Slavens
Middlesex Road
New Washington Street
J. E. Cotter
L. G. Blair
J. C. Pallen
Philip Raphael
Boston & Albany Railroad
C. B. Mowry
M. Clark
George L. Wentworth
Boston Loan Company
Lewis Crone
Crone
E. R. Champlin
C. W. Bartlett
Lldridge
Clancy
Pierce
Lawrence
Cececoni
Radden
Stogdale
Baker
Shattuck
Raud
Gerrish
Johnson
Lord
Proctor
Daddy
Boston
O' Dowd
O'Dowd
Merrihew
Carty
Kent
Todd
Haldeman
Goff
Golf
Greenburg
Draper
McLaughton
Cecconi
Thorburn
Chelsea
Joyce
Boston & Albany RR
Old South Society
Wainwright
Osgood
Martin
Hawley
Hilareth
Wrights
Lothrop
Hammond
Mary Ennis
Patrick D. Crosby
Same
Yeoman Street
Roxbury
John L. Eldridge
D. F. Fitz
R. Lund
H. F. Naphen
Mary McMahan
Sophia Schell
John F. Cronan
McMahon
Schell
O'Neil
Feeley
Town of
Hull
Gould
Shaetler
Haines
Lockwood
Twitchell
Buttrick
Hale
Rowe
Chadbourne
Marston
Bigelow
Winters
Tryden
van Nostrand
Brigham
Quigg
Blake
Howard
Ryan
Sargent
Stevens
Thresher
Roberts
Washburn
The Family System: Lyman School Reform and the New Approach
The trustees report details two years of the Lyman school at Westboro after reorganizing from the old Westboro reform school. It describes the family-based, open-house setup with about twenty-five boys per house, a nine nine acre farm, and planned expansion into carpentry, printing, tailoring, and cobbling.
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Lyman School
Westboro
Reform School
Asm
Juman School
Boston Aldermen Pass Labor Wages and Public Works Orders
The Boston Aldermen held a session with many actions including appointing measurers of grain and a constable for the Superior Civil Court. They authorized transfers for wharf and paving funds, approved hiring a drill hall for East Boston high school, and considered council expansion. Several public obras were ordered such as detentions for women, street land sales, permanent laborer and mechanic wages, and improvements to bridges and a fountain basin for the Leif Ericsson statue.
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Board of Aldermen
Donovan
Arthur B. Crook
Charles F. Gaynor
George H. Innis
Superior Civil Court
Committee On Public Buildings
East Boston
Paris Rink
Sullivan
Common Council
Harrison Square
Glover’s Corner
Common Council Navy
Committee On Health
Ast Street
Police Department
Board of Street Commissioners
City of
Boston
N Street
East Second
East ‘Third
South Boston
Leif Ericsson
Stony Brook
Florence Street
Washington Street
Poplar
Cittesdge Streets
Holiday Attire From Plummer & Co At 631 Washington
George A. Plummer & Co. announces a full stock purchase from a major manufacturer and offers strikingly low prices on new holiday garments at 631 Washington street. The sale highlights ready to wear outfits and patterns for the season with notable value.
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Giow
George A. Plummer & Co
Washington Street
Four Candidates Named in Providence Mayoral Race
Providence R I November 21 four candidates vie for mayor in a heated election. Incumbent acting mayor Augustus A Miller faces Robbins the Republican nominee and Prohibition candidate John T Blodgett with McNally the Irish Catholic Democrat lingering as a factor. Miller backed by wealth aims for a large turnout as 3577 more voters register than last year with Democrats comprising about 75 percent.
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Provincencs
R. I
Sprcran
Doyle
Robbins
Augustus 8. Miller
Citizens
Miller
Common Council
McNally
John T. Blodgett
Music recital review of Mr. W W Lauder at Steinert Hall
The second Lauder piano recital displayed remarkable speed and technique with brilliancy and vigor. The critic praised execution but criticized lack of grace and feeling and noted a showing tendency over balanced artistry. The audience skew favored young ladies and the performance left a strong impression of skill.
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Lauder
W. Waugh Lauder
Steinert Hall
Mr. Lauder
Chopin
Kneisel Quartet Opens Six Concert Series With Classical Pair
The Kneisel Quartet opened a six concert series performing Haydn in D minor Op 74 and Beethoven in E flat major Op 74 with Schumann songs. Review notes fine ensemble and Giese cello virtuosity, Edmonds singing, especially Kennst du das Land, in a generally charming yet not stellar program.
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Kneisel
Gertrude Humans
Schumann
Giese
Haydn
Beethoven
Yeoman
Colonel Baker controversy prompts defense letter from Cambridge reader
A reader from Cambridge in November 1887 questions The Post's claim that Colonel Baker was condemned solely by a young woman's testimony. He cites a railway guard’s account and notes Baker admitted some familiarities but denies violent intent, arguing public opinion differed between English and American society.
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Baker
England
Aldershot
Hlawthorne
Fielding
Simpnett
T. W
Cambridge
Novy
Concert by Pierian Sodality Orchestra for New England Hospital
At Association Hall last evening the Pierian Sodality Orchestra of Harvard College gave a benefit concert for the New England Hospital for Women and Children. The program featured Miss Sallie Bingham and Miss Louise Rollwagen, with Mr. Clayton Johns and Mr. Albert Van Raalte, and included operatic arias, violin and cello solos, and piano pieces. The review notes a flavor of amateurishness but credits the players with notable effort and charm.
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Association Hall
Pierian Sodality Orchestra
Harvard College
Sallie Bingham
Louise Rollwagen
Clayton Johns
Albert van Raalte
New England Hospital For Women and Children
Algiers
Rossini Pierian Sodality Orchestra
Schumann
Dessauer
Marie
Miss Bingham
Melody
Moszkowski
Gavotte
Sgambati
Tachner Pierian Sodatity Spsae
Ves Loeb
Schumanni
Mendelssohn
Bingham
Rollwagen
Critics Note Mixed Feelings on Vocal Duet Performance
The review praises the performers for technical excellence and strong finish but notes thin tone and limited feeling. The two vocalists added little to the entertainment, singing fairly but not meriting commendation. Mr Johns shows solid piano skill with precise, delicate expression while Mr Van Raalte's violin solo stands out as a feature, played well with breadth and pure intonation.
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Johns
Faelten Delivers Varied Beethoven Chopin and Liszt Recital
Carl Faelten gave a third recital at the Meiona yesterday afternoon. He played Beethoven in EB sharp, Ratt suite in £ minor, Hiller polacco in G sharp minor and gigue in A minor, Seiliumann Carnival, Chopin pre ludes op 28, valse op 64, impromptu op 20, scherzo op 20, and Liszt Hungarian Rhapsody. The audience enjoyed the performance, praising its freedom and expressive power. His Raff suite and Chopin selections showed distinguished artistic sense and precise touch.
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Meiona
Carl Faelten
Beethoven
Sonata
Ratt
Hiller
Polacco
Seiumann
Chopin
Liszt
Faellen
Klindworth Announces Steinert Hall Piano Recitals
Professor Karl Klindworth schedules three Steinert Hall piano recitals the evenings of Nov 28 Beethoven Dee 12 Chopin and Jan 28 Liszt marking his first appearance in the city where he has recently settled. Over two hundred tickets have already sold despite the full announcement pending for Mathilde Lennon debut. H G Hopper Boston pianist praised for Wieniawski concert waltz and Godard mazurka during Canadian tour.
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Karl Klindworth
Steinert Hall
Beethoven
Chopin
Liszt
Mathilde Lennon
H. G. Hopper
Boston
Canadian
Wieniawski
Mr Riddles Reading Delights Newport Audience
Mr este Ryder on organ and Mr George Riddle as reader head a six act program by the Ruggles Street Church quartet. Riddle’s selections were humorous and publicly praised for his mastery and self effacement.
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Este Ryder
George Riddle
Ruggles Street
H. C. Johnson
William T. Meek
George H. Remele
George K. Clark
Riddle
Mr. Riddle
Doleful
Caliban
Stephano
Riculo
John T. Wheelright
Boston
Alli Maratjee
Vernon Barker
Newport
Fifth Avenue
Beacon Street
High Art at Another's Expense by Labouchere
A satirical reminiscence on art and mercenary motives in theatre. Labouchere recalls resisting high art demands while producers and authors clashed over costs and dramatic effects. He details theatre episodes including Charles Reade and Tom Taylor works, burned stages, and Mrs Rousby’s fiery Joan of Arc.
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Mr. Labouchere
Charles Reade
Mr. Reade
Tom Taylor
Joan of Arc
Rowsby
Joan
Authors Readings in New York at Chickering Hall
The New York Times notes author readings at Chickering Hall on Nov 28 and 29 with James Russell Lowell presiding. Participants include George William Curtis Clemens Howells Cable Stockton Warner Eggleston Bunner and others, framed to support international copyright. Proceeds benefit copyright legislation efforts this winter.
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N. ¥. Times
Chickering Hall
James Russell Lowell
George William Curtis
Clemens
Howells
Cable
Stockton
Warner
Eggleston
Bunner
Novel Installment Plan Promoted by American Allotment Association
The American Allotment Association of New York promotes a new scheme to acquire property with lower cash outlay and favorable terms. It claims mortgage removal through a prenery contract and positions itself as a safe investment vehicle. Local agents Vanorum Southwick at 120 Tremont Street explain the simple workings of the plan. It is authorized to operate in Massachusetts with experienced trustees guiding the association’s inducements over lenders and trust companies.
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American Allotment Association
American Allotment Association of
New York
Messrs
Vanorum Southwick
Tremont Street
Massachusetts
Loan and Trust Associa
Boston winter services plan met with student interest
A large group of students gathered in Holden Chapel to discuss the proposed winter services for the poor in Boston. Several committees were elected covering hall activities finance printing music ushering ticket distribution and more while professors and clubs held related talks. The freshman team routed upperclassmen 60 to 18 in football and various lectures continued at the Philosophical and Semitic seminaries.
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Boston
Holden Chapel
Hall
Messrs
Mavore
Ridges
Duncan
Sturgis
Page
Abbott
Torrey
Cabot
Williams
Shippen
Sempers
Merrill
Lee
Ropes
Means
Taylor
Franks
Deutscher Verein
George Dimmock
Cambridge Entomological Club
Natural History Society
Smith
Germany
C. C. Everett
Philosophical Club
George H. Whittemore
Semitic Seminary
Victorious MIT Students Parade Through Back Bay
Several hundred MIT students in white gowns marched through Back Bay cheering Rah Rah for the league championship victory. Roman candles and bombs lit the night as torches horns and fireworks filled the street while crowds cheered at the Institute buildings.
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M. I.T
Bedlam
Institute
M. LT
Monroe fund sale raises funds for elocution lectures
Miss Currier of Welles ley College has raised for two years a Monroe fund in honor of the late Lewis B. Monroe. A sale at a college cottage on Saturday brought in $340 plus a chrysanthemum painting donated by Miss Bothe valued at $76. The total now reaches $1772 toward the $5000 goal.
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Currier
Wellesley College
Monroe
Lewis B. Monroe
Miss Bothe
Fall clothing line at Spitz Bros & Mark Boston
The Boston firm Messrs Spitz Bros and Mark at 608 Washington Street displays an attractive fall selection for gentlemen youths and boys. Overcoats are made from specially selected material with thorough fashionable tailoring. Trusted local firm offers reliable representations and confident purchases.
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Boston
Messrs. Spitz Bros. & Mark
Washington Street
Auction of Fine Family and Trotting Horses at East Street
Messrs spurgh and Co announce a Wednesday sale at their East Street depository of carefully selected extra fine stock. The horses, owned by gentlemen who do not keep them in winter, include family saddle and trotting animals plus several matched pairs. Buy at low prices from a seller trusted to provide accurately represented beasts.
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Messrs
Spurgh & Co
East Street
Tun German Cologne Adided by Ives Bellamy Co
An advertisement for Tun German Cologne by Ives Bellamy and Co at 864 Washington Street promotes a bargain price.
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Ives, Bellamy & Co
Washington Street
Libel and lien disputes in 1886 harbor case details
Proceedings recite James P. Nye et al versus the schooner Merrimac with a March 1886 libel, sale to satisfy claims, and a Mayo petition proving a seine boat used by the crew is not appurtenant to the vessel but contracted for hire. The record notes further tort actions, verdicts, and multiple case numbers across sessions in the Superior Court, November 1886 filings, and later rehearing motions.
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James P. Nye
Merrimac
Noa Mayo
Mayo
Blake
Fred Dodge
Fred Cunningham
London Salvage Agent Scams Dress Patterns in City
Police hunt a man posing as an agent of the London Salvage Company who swindles locals by selling dress patterns found to be of short measure. Other city items note a runaway Archie Corcoran captured by Chardon Street authorities seeking food, bank movement plans, a fraud case before Judge Bolster, and various local meetings and lectures.
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London Salvage Company
Archie Corcoran
Lowell
Chardon Street
Corcoran
Mechanics’ National Bank of
South Boston
City
Peninsula
Thomas C. Herman
Roxbury
Grand
Methodist Social Union Meets In Unusual City Event
The People's Church on Columbus avenue hosted over 800 Methodist Social Union members for a monthly gathering. A social reception preceded a 6:30 dinner in the chapel, with several clergymen present and a brief address on young people's societies. Dr. George L. Taylor entertained with a dramatic reading from Elijah.
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People’s Church
Columbus Avenue
The
Methodist Social Union
J. A. L. Rich
Newport
R. I
G. D. Gould
W.T. Worth
J. F. Clymer
D. H. Bia
W. A. Cooper
Daniel Dorchester
Mendelasona Ladies’ Quartet
W. P. Odell
George L. Taylor
Brooklyn
Elijah
Taylor
Tufts Class of 91 Chooses Cheer and Colors
At a Tufts College meeting the class of 1891 adopted the cheer Ninety and Zen rah rah Ninety and One rah rah Ninety-One and selected Crimson and old gold as colors. Potters and Perkins named to arrange a January class supper. Dolliver and Cunningham to arrange a class picture. The 91 men in the divinity school may join regular freshmen in class matters. Towle lectures this afternoon on The Austro Hungarian Empire at Goddard Chapel. Swaine and assistants conduct the annual student physical examination for winter gymnastics.
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Tufts College
H. A. Potter
F. W. Perkins
G. L. Dolliver
B. &. Cunningham
Divinity School
George Makepeace Towle
Goddard Chapel
Fremont Swaine
Debate Over Child Labor Law Reaches Final Hearing
A state legislative committee on the employment of school age children held its final hearing at the State House. Officials debated allowances for destitute families, enforcement of current laws, and the aim of protecting child welfare versus restricting minors in mills. The discussion touched on private schools, wage motives, and enforcement in cities like Boston. Charles Green & Co. advertises men s suits and overcoats at 581 Washington Street.
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State House
Tompkins
New Bedford School
Dickenson
State Board of Education
Charles H. Dalton
Merrimac Mills
Lowell
Jr. Flanigan
District 30
K. of L
J. L. Sargent
Textile Manufacturers’ Association
William P. Cherrington
J. C. Carrigan
Boston
Charles Green & Co
Washington Street
Celebrated Roederer Champagnes Gain Popular Favor
Wine brokers JOHN D. & M. WILLIAMS promote Roederer Champagne wines praised as rich dry and delicious with no superior in the market. Agents list 165 and 187 State Street and advertise sale by leading wine merchants and grocers.
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Lewis Roederer
John D. & M. Williams
State Street
Pisune
Apostles Portrait Case In Municipal Civil Court
Cesar Vercelletti a Parisian artist sues Whittaker Bros decorative painters for 250 dollars claiming he painted twelve apostles for a Catholic church in Warrington Connecticut in a faithful artistic manner. The defendants say payment was made and deny satisfaction of the work. The canvas portraits were shown in court and experts could not determine if they resembled the originals. Decision reserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cesar Vercelletti
Paris
Whittaker Bros
Warrington
Conn
Cambridge Club Dinner Promotes Annexation to Boston
At the Cambridge Club dinner in Young's Hotel last evening the discussion focused on annexing Cambridge to Boston. The gathering included attendees such as Governor and staff visiting the Tremont House and Vendome for related events. George T. Curtis and A. Liberati of New York were noted at Young's Hotel.
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Cambridge Club
Young’s Hotel
Cambridge
Boston
Quincy
Parker’s
Charitable
Irish Society
Massachusetts Fish and Game Protective Association
Tremont House
E. W. Kingsley
G.A.R
Vendome
George T. Curtis
A. Liberati
New York
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United States Circuit Court
Winter Street
Charles G. Fall
R. W. Nason
Robinson
Copeland
Andrews
Crawford
Wadman
Am. Tool and M. Co
Goulding Mills
Tyner
Teuteisa
Holland
Lynn
Boston RR
Higgins
Crane
Ridell
Bemis
Crowell
Downer
Ledworth
Murphby
Mahoney
Metropolitan RR
Bibber
Hernon
Harris
Goddard
Blackstone Nat. Bk
Ribers
Boardman
Haskell
Sturtevant
Guild
House OF Lords
Providence
Kneisel Quartet
Valentine Baker
Pierian Sodality
Bolero
Bazzini
Tachner
Tremont Temple
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Harvard
United States District Court
Nelson, J
Superior Court
Blodgett, J
Pearson
Hurstin
Jordan
Wilson
Leonard
Desa Lumber Co
Richardson
Davis
Arneigo
Husey
Barlow
Richards
de la Granja
Benshimal
Drew
Nast. Cola
Sp. Co
Burke
Robertson
Ryder
Kendall Va. Pearson
Maverick Nat. Bank
Goulding
Learnerd
Desha Lim
Prench
Bates
Crombie
Spencer
King
Sherman
Agnes P. Robinson
Supreme Judicial Court
Francis L. White
Edward Avery
White
Superior Criminal Court
Somerville
Board of Health
Boston & Hingham Steamboat Company
R. M. Pulsifer
Elisha Thayer
Co. A. Campbell
R. +. Shepherd
George E. B. Jackson
W. B. Dustan
B. Y. M. C. Union
Moses True Brown
Boston School of Oratory
J. A. Whitman
Second Church
Brimmer School Association
William C. Ulman
Pembroke Street
C. F. Trimlett
Cochin China
Messrs. W. P. Jones
R. P. Gould
H. F. Holland
George M. Towle
Boston University Philological Association
Victor Hugo
Gladstone
United States
Tufts
Chas. Green & CO
Washington ST
Bijon
Park Theatres
Cologne
Farina Cologne
Jean Maria Farina
Vis-a-vis
la Place
Elogius
Bellamy
Rich. Bry
Anchor
W. Bazer & CO
Dorchester
Mass
Ewes &Sons
Kentucky
Wade
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