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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1887

Page

2

Nelson Sets Track Record At Mystic Park Breeders Meet

The final day at Mystic Park featured Nelson’s remarkable 2:21% time in a time trial, a strong two year old stake, and several close heats. Crowds cheered as Carrie T Edgecliff and Comrade fought hard in upset bids, with records falling in multiple divisions and a closing note marking the Breeders meeting as a success.

Mystic Park America Nelson Carrie T Edgecliff Charlie Wilkes F. Lawrence Lawrence S. H. Rundle Br. S. Quartermaster L. H. Brown Rolfe Haldane B. H Mambrino Russell Woodford Daniel Lambert Woodorino B.h Nutwood Belmont Malaga Maud Carrie Pohl Abdallah D. Whitcomb Boston Hass. Warder Cl. H Viking Scotland Pilot H. H. Hale Bradford Mass Harebell E. D. Wiggin B. S. Charlie Wilkes A. Johnson B. G. Edgecliff Ee J. H. Richardson B. m. Carrie T Daniel Bigley M. Kitty Y A. Woodward G. Rex Gao Clarksibas Tabane B.D. Whitcomb B. S. Woodbrino CIA New England Alcagetta Alcantara Lady Gilbreth Knox G. R. Ellis Belfast Mabel George Wilkes Alcalde F. A. Coe Middlefield Conn Virginia Evans Kentucky Wilkes Lady Thorton Mapes J. O. Gray Onawa, Jr Onawa Goodwin Hambletonian General Knox C. N. Fernald Danvers Aleagetta Aleagetta Sail Onawa, Jr New England Bread A. H. Gilbert C. B. Gilman S. Comrade A Cole Cy. F. Mabel Armiate Ead O. N. Fernald B. c. Onawa, Jr Elmbrook Hall K. Drew J. R. Wild C.D. Palmer E. R. Tilton

Pennsylvania Railroad Tourist Party Leaves Boston for Oct Trip

The PRR tour party departs Boston at 6 30 p m on Wednesday October 5 via the Boston and Albany line. They breakfast in Philadelphia dine at Gettysburg lodge there and continue to Hagerstown Luray Natural Bridge Charlottesville and Richmond with meals and hotel stays arranged. The return reaches Boston for breakfast October 15 after stops in Washington and Philadelphia. Tickets cover rail and Pullman fare hotels carriage rides and all expenses.

Pennsylvania Railroad Company Boston Boston & Albany Railroad Philadelphia Gettysburg Hagerstown Luray Natural Bridge Charlottesville Richmond Commonwealth OF Massachasts Suffolk Sarah Scott John W. McKim Court of Probate Washington Street Hall Lawrence Sarah Curtis Francis Dana Norfolk County Registry of Deeds L. Foster Morse John A. Scott Joan H. Griggs

Back Bay Improvement Park Department Spending Rises

The park department reports expenditures of 79 658 13 dollars from a 180 000 appropriation for Back Bay improvements. Labor payroll now runs 2500 dollars weekly with more workers than ever before.

Park Department Back Bay

G. W. Simmons & Co. Offers Best 1sT $4 Pantaloons in Boston

In Boston today the best value at four dollars for pantaloons comes from G. W. Simmons & Co. of 52 North Street. Mosare, Simmons & Co. endorse their goods and pledge truthful advertising.

Boston G. W. Simmons & Co North Street Mosare, Simmons & Co

Testimony Highlights Union Pacific Hearing Corner

The Union Pacific commission held another hearing in New York as Judge Dillon reads a 1888 letter by T F Oates. Witnesses discuss expenses for transport, stock dealings, and alleged payments in the Atchison & Pike route case amid questions about branch lines and railroad consolidation.

New York Union Pacific Commission Dillon T. F. Oates Northern Pacific Kansas Pacific Cohen Union Pacific Anderson United States Mr. Anderson Pattison Lucius Chittenden Mr. Cohen Chittenden Central Pacific Railroad Shylock Henry Day Atchinson Pike’s Peak Ames- Pomeroy Gould Atchinson & Pike’s Peak Central Branch Congress Hopkins West Norwood Georgia Southern Pacific

Electric street lighting awarded in Lewiston

Lewiston Maine voters settled the street lighting question choosing to illuminate with electric lights. The city contracted with the American Electric Manufacturing Company of New York after a review of ten bidders. Samuel Elder, agent for the American firm, closed the deal for 100 lamps of 2000 candle power each, with plans to double the number next year.

Lewiston Board of Aldermen and Common Council American Electric Manufacturing Company of New York McGillicuddy Samuel Elder

Advantages Of Cheap Group Travel By Railroad Tour

Organized tours by a major railway company offer all best facilities at six dollars per day. The Pennsylvanian Railroad Company's Oct 5 tour promises full amenities including hotel stays and carriage rides for every participant.

Pennsylvania Railroad Company

Evening Classes to Open Oct 7 at Boston Y M C A

Boston Y M C A announces fall and winter entertainments and free evening classes for members starting Friday evening Oct 7. Courses aim to aid mental improvement and business success for young men, with full program details listed in the amusement columns.

Boston Young Men’s Christian Association

Opening Night Programme at Boston YMCA

The Boston Young Men's Christian Association holds its regular monthly business meeting on Thursday at 7:80 o'clock. The 1887 88 season starts with Professor L Towneead of Boston University addressing the gathering. The Peer quartet performs and social features follow. The meeting is men only. each member may bring one gentleman friend.

Boston Young Men's Christian Association L. T. Towneead Boston University Tremont Temple Boston George A. Sheridan Emma Juch National Opera Company Mme Teresa Carreno Music Hall Adolph Neuendorff M. Mullen London Temple Sam Jones George Riddle Juggles Street Quartet P. S. Henson Original Irish University Singers Hotchkiss Family Concert Company Bell-Ringers J. William Macy New York Humorist Scandinavian Ladies' Quartet Mile Aus der Ohe Laulee Baldwin Mies Gertrude Eamands George W. Want Arthur 3. Hubbard Leon Kench Leopold Lichtenberg W. CC. Richards Gilmore Letitia Fritch James Arenue J. W. Churchill Weber A.A. Willets Maud M. Starkweather Louis Maas Mary H. How George J. Parker Leland T. Powers Lyan Moraweki T. DaWitt Talmage Emma Thurnby Teresina Tua Anerica Wilhelm Rettze

Autumn in the South Brightens with Clear Skies

The South displays a peculiar charm in autumn with translucent air, bracing breeze, and radiant sunlight. Tourists leaving Boston on the 6th may expect fair weather and bright skies.

Boston

Direstylin Promises relief for obstinate dyspepsia

Dn. H. T. Goofrey notes he gave Direstylin to a stubborn dyspeptic patient who used it with good effect. Sold by all druggists at 81 per bottle or through W. F. Kidder & Co. manufacturing chemists 63 John Street New York.

Dn. H. T. Goofrey W. F. Kidder & Co John Street New York

Two Close Opens: Washingtons Beat New Yorks 1 0

Washingtons edge New Yorks 1 0 in Whitneys pitching duel with ten strikeouts each. Mack scored the decisive eighth inning run on a single, stealing second, then Irwin contributed solid defense and batting in his Washington debut.

Washineton New York Whitney Keefe Mack Irwin Washingtons NEW Yorks R.bilpo A. Ee R. Bh.po Mattim O Carroll T Nernan O Hines O!ward O Connor O’brien Oj Gillespie Donnelly Gillespie Carroll Hines Myers Mattimore Tiernan Connor Rainey Murphy Doescher Pitrserra Penn Recreation Park Detroits Pittsburgs McCormick Getzein Galvin

Massive blast reshapes Dorchester estate rock face

A large blast at the Preston estate in Dorchester opened a roadway extension from Englewood street. G H Pultney drilled sixty five holes in pudding stone, using 800 pounds of dynamite to crack a 5900 square foot rock surface. The detonation at 3 40 created a vast transformation and a rumbling, with observers noting minimal noise. Captain Collins now owns the property and advances the project.

Preston Dorchester Frank Howland Captain Collins Big Grounds Englewood Street G. H. Pultney Pultney Post

Night Baseball Results From Three Cities

In Cleveland Clevelands and Louisvilles were tied at nine runs. Baltimore Athlet ics defeated Baltimores three to nine in Baltimore. Lowell Lowells won five to four over Portlands after ten innings.

Cleveland Clevelands Louisvilles Baltimore Athiletics Baltimores Lowell Lowells Portlands

Multiple New England Business Failures Reported

The Home Woollen Mills Company of Hartford assigned, with liabilities about 23400 and assets around 47500. Pianos dealer H G Hollenberg of Memphis assigned, liabilities 23400, assets 47500. A N Searle of Lynxville assigned. National Rubber Works in Bristol placed under keeper attachment in Shipton Green suit. Judge Robertson names Samuel A York and George P Ingersoll as commissioners on the insolvent estate of K S Wheeler & Co in New Haven.

Home Woollen Mills Company Hartford New Haven Robertson Samuel A. York George P. Ingersoll K. 5S. Wheeler & Co

Natural Bridge Virginia Landmark Prominent on Tours

Before Luray Caverns the Natural Bridge drew travelers worldwide to Virginia. Located near Luray this scenic site is a key stop on Pennsylvania tour itineraries with ticket prices covering railway travel and Pullman service.

Pearline Substitute Sought in Household Impossibilities

In a study of common cleaning and laundry dilemmas, readers are urged to seek an alternative product to Pearline when facing stubborn stains and tricky fabrics, highlighting practical substitutions and safe usage tips.

F. W. Kutrrepee Attorneys at Law

A terse notice lists F. W. Kutrrepee, attorney, located at 23 Court ee ton. 5824-01-38. The fragmentary line suggests a legal matter or firm listing in a local record.

W. Kutrrepee

Page of old bank notes and corporate listings

A fragmented ledger style list shows multiple bank names such as Washington National Bank and Continental National Bank along with manufacturing firms and railroad references. It includes entries like Bates Manufacturing Detroit Law and Lowell Manufacturing Co with dated bonds and shares including Fitchburg Railroad and Boston & Maine.

Blackstone N. BK N. BR. of Redemption Washington N. Bk State N. Bik Natl Revere BK. Continental N. Bk Suffolk N. Bk Waltham Watch Co Franklin Co. Ae Lewiston Bates Mig. C Detroit, Law, T No. BR. Ptd. —By Order of Trustees Mass. Cotton Ue Law Boston Wharf Co Manchester Mills First National Bank Atchison, Topeka & Santa Me Boston & Maine BR

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