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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

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Oct 04, 1883

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Fire devastates exposition buildings in Pittsburg Pa

At about 2 am an exposition building in Pittsburg caught fire. Within 20 minutes the entire structure including machinery and floral halls burned to ashes. Origin uncertain, likely from boiler room or gas jet. Loss near 1 million. Nearby homes saved with only minor damage to fences and cornices. Spectators estimated at 75 000 to 100 000. flames lit the night sky for miles.

Pittspurg Exposition Building Floral Hall South Avenue St. Albans George W. Lepper Driscoll Block Lake Street Armington Gilmore Bloc Driscoll Lepper L. J. Goodhue Groceries Gamage Small G. N.williston C. H. Wiley Armington Block R. Mitchell J. & I. M. Sierney L. A. Merrill J. Hontefiore Joseph Erron Albert Crowley

Titcomb hurt as bridge collapses under ox team ride

William P. Titcomb, superintendent of the York farm, was severely injured when a bridge broke as he drove an ox team Wednesday. The Piscataquis Central Agricultural Society opened its annual fair at Foxcraft amid a storm, with poor stock display but surprisingly large attendance given the bad weather.

William P. Titcomb York Piscataquis Centralgricultural Society Foxcraft

Cheshire fair second day draws crowd at Keene

Gov Hale visits with staff on a fair day while a three minute race winner is Charles R of Manchester with a 2 49. An accident in Plymouth injures John C Chase. A fatal hammer strike injures William Weston in Rumney. Merrimack county grand jury indictments include Mason Hackett Warren and others. Dorchester altercation ends with gunfire between Edward Clement and John Brooks. Eugene Colburn fires twice, Brooks gravely wounded. Feud records ongoing between Brooks and Colburn families.

Cheshire Coury Union Keene Gov. Hale Charles R. Ofanchester John C. Chase Plymouth Rumney William Weston Fisher Weston Merrimack County Arnold L. Mason Ilton Pittsfield Edwin H. Hackett Suncook Elmer BE Warren Worcester Rts William Pitts Bradford Charles Andricks Charles E. Wilson Fred Drew Joncord Fishervile London Ivah B. Wentworth Fisherville Dorchester Edward Clement Hn Brooks G. F. ‘Olburn Clement John W. Brooks Brooks Colburn Eugene Colburn Rooks Eugene

Fire muster at Amesbury draws 1506 attendees and events

At the Amesbury firemen muster on Wednesday 1506 people attended the lineup of eight fire companies and bands. The program featured marching, machine trials, a Salem quartet concert and a ball. Volunteer No. 2 of Salisbury won the first prize. The Glen Woollen company of Hampden disclosed a $68,115 liability and $49,356 assets as creditors agreed to take 20 percent, with cash due November 1.

Amesbury Wednesay Marchy Salem Aiet Salisvry Glen Woollen Company Hampden Grosvenor & Carpenter New York Commission Aventories Grosvenor & Arpe

Old Guard and Ancients Parade Draws Broad Way Ovation

New York observers described the joint Old Guard and Ancients parade as a delightful event. The Seventh Regiment and Eve's bands played as the line reached Irving Place by two o'clock. Generals Aspinwall and Maj. MeFeLo were greeted with cheers by residents along the route.

New York Old Guard Ancients

Bay State politics and campaign notes across Massachusetts

The Democratic state committee withdraws F G O Prince from the ticket after his firm rejection. Possible vacancy fill discussed with Charlies Theodore Russell and Leverett Saltonstall named as potential candidates. Independent candidates may influence the process. Also includes letters from George M Stearns denying bets and defending his political stance, plus various notices on Hyde Park and Middlesex County Republican activities and upcoming speeches across the state.

Democratic State Committee Tion F. GO. Prince Prince Charlies Theodore Russell Cambridge Leverett Saltonstall Newton Youngts Hotel

Ohio Election Forecasts Roiled by Hopes and Hype

From other states comes rosy chatter as both parties trumpet favorable odds in Ohio for Tuesday’s voting. The Enquirer notes Democrats claim large gains over Newman’s last fall tally to seize the state ticket and control the entire administration, asserting gains include the secretary of state post.

Ohio The Enquirer Newman Ean Reo

Turbulent French events and global reactions

London reports note Paris government weakness after a hostile reception for a national guest. Ferry resigns as prime minister to President Grevy, who declines. Spanish finance ministers vow reparations for Paris, Alfonso pledges 10,000 francs for flood relief. O Donnell and Carey clash aboard a steamer over a pistol duel. Nordenskjold cautions Esquimaux on Greeley allegations. Hovas offer rewards for French captains of war. Tamataye and Majungi garrisons blockaded. Northcote condemns national party in Belfast. Shakespeare grave exhumation faces council vote. Pope reported seriously ill in Rome.

London The Times Paris M. Ferry Grevy Alfonso O’ Donnell Carey O’donnell O Donnell Nordenskjold Han Hendrick Esquimaux Lieut. Greeley Hendrick Esqmmaux Cirae Hall Econ Makobo Hovas Tamataye Majungi Stafford Northcote Belfast National Party Ireland Stratford-on-Avon Shakespeare Eta Rome

Man slaughter case leads to guilty verdict in New Haven

In New Haven Superior Court William B. Bronson 70 Eliza A. 66 and Amos E. Bronson of Waterbury face guilt on manslaughter charges for the death of Carrie E. Gordon after her husband abandoned her pregnancy and her parents refused medical aid. Jury returns verdict of guilty after short deliberation. defense appeals next. Also indicted is John Castagnette 17 for murder in an Oak Street saloon shooting. Graves named assistant adjutant general of Connecticut. stockholders vote to sell Connecticut Electric Lighting plant to Herrick Frost though claims of independent action.

New Haven Conn William B. Bronson Eliza A Amos E. Bronson Waterbury Carrie E. Gordon Amos John Castagnette Costello Joseph Rizzo Oak Street Edward M. Graves New Haven Union Connecticut Joseph Sweeney Herrick P. Frost Southern New England Telephone Company West Haven Frost

Trade figures show import export shifts and banks call

U S data show imports for 12 months ending Aug 31 at 706 million and exports at 821 million, with a year over year import drop of 35.2 million and export rise of 83.3 million. Also notes Comptroller Knox demands bank condition reports and a report on postal notes aiding lottery companies and blacklisted firms amid postmaster general actions.

Washington Oct Comptroller of the Currency Knox Post Office Department

Massachusetts Y M C A Leaders Convene Seventeenth Annual Meet

Springfield Mass Oct 3 Delegates from seventeen Massachusetts Y M C A units gather for their seventeenth annual convention. Tonight features praise service with George C Stebbins and wife, an historical sketch by S M Sayford, and a stirring address by Rev Dr George H Gould. Business session planned Thursday will elect seven state committee members and include Honolulu work report and papers.

Springfield Mass Young Men’s Christian Associations of Massachusetts George C. Stebbins S. M. Sayford George H. Gould Worcester State Committee Honolulu Russell Sturgis, Jr Boston L. G. Darling Schenectady

Farmers and Merchants fair opens with Gov Buntier in attendance

At the Farmers and Merchants fair in Attleboro Massachusetts a 6600 strong crowd opened the event noting larger exhibits than ever. Governor Buntier attended arriving at 930 am and gave a brief speech on taxation while touching on the current campaign. The three minute class purse of 200 dollars was won by Kenogan’s Julia B Summer’s Jocko with Lunette and Ester placing second and third respectively. Best time recorded 2 4149. Messrs Long and Robinson are set to attend tomorrow.

Attleboro Mass Farmers’ and Merchants Gov. Buntier Kenogan Julia B. Summer Jocko Riley Lunette Bigby Ester Messrs Long and Robinson

Chicago and Ohio River pool lines meet in Cincinnati

Representatives from the Chicago and Ohio River pool lines convened in Cincinnati to discuss cooperative arrangements and potential shared services. The session aimed to align schedules and improve efficiency across routes and terminals.

Cincinnati Chicago Ney Pee Pee Ae

Delegates Chosen As Boston Republicans Stance on Mayors Action

The Boston Republicans held ward caucuses to select delegates to senatorial councillor and county conventions. Ward by ward results list chairmen secretaries and delegates. A resolution accuses Mayor Palmer of packing wards with Democrats and seeks committee action to block alleged fraud in elections.

Palmer Republicans of Boston Ward 1 Fred Pease Edwin G. Pease Frederick Pease J. H. Stevenson Joan Stalker E. M. McPherson C. P. Lowell F. E. Choate William T. Jackson N. M. Jewett William Beeching Henry J. Cook Frank C. Wood John E. Lynch John A. Webster Peter Morrison Wesley A. Gove W. H. H. Emmons John A. Campbell James Townsend G. Smith Thomas Kellough Henry Jerby Henry B. Hill Edwin M. Hahn Fred A. Wellington James G. Taylor John Thompson William B. Pigeon Thomas Copeland Charles M. Darker T. H. G. Dernott Henry Carstensen Irwin Clarke Chas. S. Copeland L. E. Jenkins T. D. Demott Ward 3 Liverus Hull William Hichborn Henry H. Edes Hiram I. Nason Alex Southworth Albert E. Dudley Arthur 4 Coburn Edwin D. Sibley George W. White Frederick D. Galloupe Simon Davis John H. Sherburne John P. Hilton Thomas A. Sawtell Clinton White J.homer Edgerley Francis Childs Horatio P. Dunnells Patrick O’riordan Horatio Wellington Michael Galvin Ward Wm. N. Starrett Joseph O’ Hare City Central Committee Ward 9 Curtis Guild Hubert 8S Ruffin Edward R. Fenno George P. Hayward R.S. Bussell Kenry Whitman Josephs Greely Charles L. Lord W. W. Bryant LeRoy Parker Edward IF. Thayer Malcolm 8S. Greenough Hugh Cochrane James Dennie Henry Parkman Julius Chappelle Charles E. Harris George L. Clark Alfred D. Foster George L. Ruslin J. H. Brown Erving Winslow A. B. Lattimore George Wigglesworth John F. Andrew J. E. Freeman N. W. Ladd J. E. Ropertson Francis E. Parker Uorace Loring Edward P. Fisk Jacob A. Dresser George N. Faught Samuel B. Neal Luther H. Wigitman Increase E. Noyes Roswell C. Murch Leonard A. Jones Nathaniel W. Ladd John Robertson Nathaniel J. Rast Tilly Haynes Augustus Russ Alexander Wa Ward 11 Hamilton A. Hill Stephen W. Harmon George L. Huntrass George A. Miner Charles J. Paige James HW. Danforth J. Augustus Felt Henry L. Dalton William W. Warren A. R. Whit William F. Wharton C. B. Southard Charles H. Williams Arthur H.dodd A. B. Ellis Charles M. Reed Ward 12 Chas F. H. Ryder M. H. Enwright Francis W. Ryder Democrat In the Place of Mr. Millard Wheelock Democratic Committee Republican Ward Committee Edwin A. Millard Charles C. Wheelock Franklin E. Stone Rep Henry Farwell Samuel Weltch Thomas Roach E. Martin Hatch Charles H. Turner E. M. Hatch C. H. Turner John L. Spaulding, Jr Edward F. Higgins J.Q. A. McDonald Peter Stengel Lorenzo L. Allen James Walker, Jr Thomas Howard Alonzo Bancroft John H. Means H. C. Treadwell Charles J. Noyes Otis D. Dana George 8 Worcester Fred L. Felton Howard Clapp J. M. Baker N.T. Howard J. Payson Bradley W. W. Doherty R. F. Tobin Fred G. Walbridge John H. O'Donnell John Seates Asa D. Smith James Renfrew C. C. Kendall Charles T. Gallagher Charles L. James Charles M. Bromwich George H. Bond Thomas F. Bell Charles A. Green Russell A. Warren Samuel Kelly G. A. Wheeler James E. Miller Albert Sunton Henry F. Tilton Horace W. Stickney Ward 16 James W. Chapman W. W. Campbell Daniel W. Tyler William ©. Morey Francis A. Davis Francis S. Williams George H. Prince William W. Campbell Otis E. Cousins John F. Daly John M. Averill William H. Smith F. L. Whittredge H. L. Goodale James A. Hayes John A. Follett William B. Cutler Albert BH. Pillsbury Suffolk Ward 17 John Newell Howard K. Blair George HN. Alan Joseph F. Pain Nobile H. Hill Jesse L. Nason William E. Hodkins William 3 William 3. Mc. Nutt, George H. Foster Lyman Hapgood Jonathan A. Lane Nathaniel H. Henchman Francis L. White Sidney A. Stetson Charles W. Turner Samuel Hichborn Joshua Dyer John Q. A. Brackett Chas. W. Turner Albert E. Pillsbury Emmma T. Eastman Levi. Clement Alpheus Sanford Nehemiah F. Taylor Benjamin BE. Cole Stanton George A. Mead Col. J. H. Benton, Jr Stillman Allen Charles W. Whitcomb Charles H. Allen T. J. Emery Phineas Pierce George S. Dexter John F. Colby Edward P. Brown EB. W. Burdett Solomon Cuarter Nathaniel Brimblecom John Albree Stephen Gale Henry Frost George W. Ware, Jr Benjamin E. Cole E. T. Gouldston John William H. Conant Secifaar

Ward Republican Caucus Addresses Boston Ballot Integrity

A committee report to the Boston mayor and aldermen condemns mayoral action affecting the ballot, urges adherence to law, and calls for a fair vote count. Ward and delegate lists across wards 19 to 25 show selections, resignations, and pledges from Republicans including ward officers, chairs, secretaries, and delegates, with notes on committee appointments for upcoming caucuses.

Ward 19 Henry F. Spack Oliver Downing Angehas H . Pickering P. T. Sullivan Oliver W. E. O’flaherty P.T. Sullivan John B. O Brien C. E. Wiggin William J. Leavitt J. J. Neuhavre Arthur F. Means Jeremiah P. Blake Joan G. Bostwick Albert L. Murray John J. Neuhavre Daniel Fraser Gustavus A. Ehret Josiah F. Williams Ambrose Charles Whittier Charles E. Pratt James D. Gardner J. D. Bartholomew Nathan G. Smith William C. Collar Arthur W. Tufts M. Everett Ware John C. Cook Edward H. Wise Henry W.putnam Joseph G. Shed Geo Dunbar Benjamin ¥. Brown Moody Merrill Austin A. Martin Benjamin C. Tinkham Francis S. Drake Isaac Fenno John Carr J. L. Rousmaniere Robert Louis Weinz Richard Holmes Charles Blasser Isaac F. Atwood George Faul Isaac P. Gragg Frederick Housman Marshal Reed Joseph Hendry John C. Tobin J. Louis Weinz Charles Greiler Daniel Russell George S. Tomlinson Nathan P. Lamson Alfred Zeigler Charlies Bleiler William A. Crafts Benjamin Foxwell James Waldock Boston Ward 22 Republican Committee Republican Ward Committee Ward Committee Democratic Ward George R. Fowler Edward L. Vynner Robert M. Morse, Jr Gustave Mongnitzky Thomas Sherwin Henry ©. Kendall James C. Davis Sewell W. Cunningham George A. O. Ernst Francis B. Beaumont Anton Bruns Cyrus H. Isley Francis Alden Charles 8. Venhallow C. Franklin Herrick Charles A. Dewing John T. Wheelwright Frank W. Reynolds John W. Strauss Samuel LD. Smith Thomas B. Ticknor John E. Blakemore Edward P. Butler Aaron D. Weld, Jr Sydney L. Burr Nathaniel Green William A. French Abraham QO. Bigelow J. Edwin Jones A. C. Jordan Sidney L. Burr John FE. Blakemore Ward 24 Charles B. Fox B. Read Wales W. Hayden John YT. Pope John P. May Morton Alden Frank K K. Brigham John Kobie John Pierce W. W. Whitmarsh Jonathan Dorr Henry Wilde Arthur Hitchcock N. Davenport A. B. Hitchcock H. ©. Hansen John T. Chamberlain George B. Livermore J.W. Harvey, Jr George B. Appleton Austin Bigelow H. Peirce George F. Panker E. F. Coolidge

Thirty third General Convention opens at Philadelphia

The Protestant Episcopal Church begins its thirty third general convention in Christ church Philadelphia with services and a sermon by Bishop Clarke Rhode Island. Officers elected include Rev Beardsley as president and Rev Hutchins as secretary. Debates touch on church history doctrine and unity. Adjournment follows with formal preparation for tomorrow’s sessions.

Protestant Episcopal Church Philadelphia United States Christ Church House of Bishops Convocation of Canterbury Eng C. L. Hutchins Meaford Mass Smith Kentucky H. J. Morton Henry C. Potter New York Austice Rochester N. Y W. Neilson McVickar E. A. Foggs Christchurch Lay Easton Clarke Rhode Island Protestant Episcopal Church of House of Deputies Church of the Holy Trinity Charles L. Hutchins Medford E. E. Beardsley D. D New Haven D. Morgan Dix A. A. Watson North Carolina H. Hall Brooklyn F. Harrison T. D Albany C. A. Lt. Richards Edmunds Vermont E. BK. Beardsley C. H. Hall George F. Edmunds N. H. Schenck John Fulton S. N. Vandeusen Wm. Battershall Dr. Beardsley J. F. Girault Louisiana Beardsley Henry ©. Potter

New England firemen muster opens with grand procession

Haverhill hosts the first day of the New England firemen muster drawing a large crowd. The streets brim with activity as a decorated procession passes, out-of-town officials attend including Mayors Breen and Putnam, and a bright city hall ball follows a grand nine o clock march led by Chief Engineer Pearson and Miss Lon Perkins. Supper ends the night at Tiltons hall with assisting engineers Pinkham Blake Nason and Emerson aiding the event.

Haverhill Mass New England Breen Lawrence Putnam Manchester N. H C. F. Lond Nashua Pearson Lon Perkins Tilton’s Hall Ihe J. F. Pinkham E. W. Blake J. W. Nason S. W. Emerson

Session to Open in Concord NH Con Gregational Council

Concord hosts the national council of Congregational churches opening Oct 11 with delegates from across the country plus prominent clergy and lay representatives. The South church hosts most sessions while Rev William Hubbard chairs the hospitality effort as Concord extends welcome to visitors.

Boston Post Concord N. H National Council of Congregational Churches New Hampshire Detroit Congregational Churches South Church William H. Hubbard Protestant Episcopal Churches Diocese of St. Paul’s Niles Portsmouth Rye Beach Josiah Minot Universalist State Convention Dover Pierce Memorial Church Thomas W. Pierce H. B. Smith Nashua A. P. Rein New Board of Railroad Commissioners Bailey’s Block Boston, Concord and Montreal Bath Lispon Manchester C. E. Gordon Congregational Salisbury Webster L. P. Cooper Croydon Sullivan County Ruel Durkee Dover and Barrington Railroad Supreme Court Supreme Court For Cheshire County Keene C. W. Stanley Agricultural College Hanover J. W. Sanborn Missouri Lyceum Lecture Corps Henry Powers Unitarian Church Boston John B. Hill Mason Appleton Maine Odd Fellows Plymouth

Trustees Meet Over Peabody Fund Report

NEW YORK Oct 3 trustees of the Peabody fund met at the Fifth Avenue hotel. Hon R C Winthrop chaired with Gov Fish Gen U S Grant Gov Aiken Samuel Wetmore and others present. George Peabody Russell resigned. Dr Samuel A Greene named trustee. General agent Curry delivered annual report stressing education reforms and industrial training as vital for southern states and noting harmful political shifts in school officer appointments.

New York The Peabody Fund Fifth Avenue Hotel R. C. Winthrop Gov. Fish U. S. Grant Gov Aiken South Carolina Samuel Wetmore A. A. H. Stuart Waite Bishop Whipple Henry Jackson Theodore Lyman R. B. Hayes Manning Drexel Philadelphia George Peabody Russell Samuel A. Greene Boston J. Is. M. Curry North Carolina Florida Alabama Tennessee Arkansas

Colonization scheme seeds North Carolina settlement plan

New England gentlemen met at the American exposition to form the Andinean Colonial association. O F Boomer was chairman with B S Pardee as secretary. They aim to buy land along a railroad in western North Carolina to attract New England immigrants. An adjourned meeting is set for Oct 24 at 2 PM in the institute hall for those considering relocation.

New England North Carolina O. F. Boomer B. 8. Pardee Atkinean Colonial Association Board of Agriculture of Institute

Local man injured in Charlestown street accident

Wm Kelly of 142 Marginal Street was run over on a Charlestown street by a passing team and taken to City Hospital with serious injuries. Alexander Ferguson, 27, a stone cutter, died at Massachusetts General Hospital from injuries after a granite fall in Quincy earlier in the week. Marred by ad copy noting kidney and urinary ailments supposedly cured by Buchopaiba.

Wm. Kelly Marginal Street Charlestown Alexander Fergurson Quincey Massachusetts General Hospital

Prizes Listed for Press Rifle Association Match at Walnut Hill

The annual Press Rifle Association match at Walnut Hill range on Friday offers prizes including the association trophy and medals, plus $50 in gold to be divided among the first team. A Boston Theatre cup for the top individual score is funded by H. A. Mc Glewen for Tompkins & Hill. The remainder of the prizes will be divided in a rest match.

Dickinson Type Foundry Washington Street H. C. Whitcomb & Co Stereoloyers Milk Street Jackson & Co Tremont Street Mystic Rubber Company Chauncy Street C. S. Dixon Change Avenue Boston and Lowell Press Rifle Association Walnut Hill Range Association Albert Watts H. A. McGlewen Tompkins & Hill

New England Historic Genealogical Society Meets in Boston

The regular monthly session chaired by Honorable Marshall P. Wilder notes September adds of 30 books and 34 pamphlets. Obituaries prepared for Stearns Humphrey Kimball. officers nominated by Tarbox Hazen Safford Coffin Goss. Seeley discusses Robert Seeley of Watertown. A resolution petitions Boston to plant Paddock elm stock in Copley Square to honor the revolutionary war closure.

New England Historic-Genealogical Society Marshall P. Wilder Increase N. Tarbox Josiah A. Stearns Bedford Mass Boston Highlands Francis J. Humphrey Boston John R. Kimball Ipswich Lexington Henry A. Hazen Nathaniel F.safford C. Carleton Coffin Elbridge H. Goss Raymond H. Seeley D. D Haverhill Robert Seeley Watertown Gov Winthrop Connecticut Elizabethtown N. J John Ward Dean Lucius R. Paige Edmund F. Slatter William B. Trask Henry H. Edes George H. Allan James M. Robbins Brush Hill Milton James Smith Adine Paddock John Paine New England Historic Genealogical Society Copley Square

Marriage in Malden Ties Two Families in Steady Bloom

Miss Ella A. Lawrence and Mr. Joseph E. Stannton were married Wednesday evening in the Malden Baptist church. Rev. Foljambe officiated. Bridesmaids were Nell Morandi Alice Russell Nellie Ferguson and Georgie Frost. Ushers included Harry Stannton Phineas W Sprague Harry Converse and William Bliss. After a church reception at Henry Lawrence’s Rockland avenue home, the couple will reside on Cedar street, with many well wishers.

Ella A. Lawrence Joseph E. Stannton Baptist Church W. Foljambe Nell Morandi Alice Russell Nellie Ferguson Georgie Frost Harry Stannton Phineas W. Sprague

Stormy Meeting of the Temperance Alliance Denounces Faxon

The Massachusetts Temperance alliance met to hear a heated advisory report condemning Henry H. Faxon for alleged inconsistencies and urging support for George D. Robinson over Gov. Butler. Speakers attacked the Republican stance on liquor, while some praised the Democratic position and questioned third party tactics.

Faxon Massachusetts Temperance Alliance Capitol Butler George D. Robinson Henry H. Faxon Seeston Richards T. C. Fay Southboro Republican Party W.H. Colcord Revere Democratic Party Rim Robinson

Editorial Favoring Edmonds Miller As Best Ticket

The Tribune from CnHicaco Vermont Senator Edmonds is urged as Republican presidential candidate and California Senator Miller as vice president as the two best men to secure victory in the coming election.

CnHicaco

Free trade conference ends. address adopted

The free trade conference in St Louis on October 3 concluded by adopting an address to the nation. A literary bureau was created to supply free trade material to the press, with emphasis on country papers.

St. Louis Free Trade Conference

Two Portsmouth Weddings Highlight Notable Union At Chelsea And Lawn Farm

Mr Edward C Prichard Junior proprietor of the Parker house married Miss J Araberla Walker at First Congregational Chelsea. Reception at Dr Walker s Chestnut street home. Couple to Montreal and the west then return to Parker house in November. In Portsmouth Lawn Farm ceremony unites Wallace Hackett son of Col William H Hackett and Abby Main Winchester daughter of Ezra H Winchester. Rev James De Normandie officiated. Bridesmaids Bessie Bell Hackett and Mabel Sise. Ushers include Andrew P Preston Arthur W Walker James W Hitchins and Thomas J Hanlon. Over 300 guests attended.

Edward C. Prichard Parker House J. Araberla Walker C. H. Walker Chelsea First Congregational Church Dr. Walker Chestnut Street Montreal Boston Highlands South Portsmouth Bessie Bell Hackett Mabel Sise John Sise The National Mechanics and Traders’ Bank of Portsmouth Andrew P. Preston Arthur W. Walker James W. Hitchins Lynn Mass Thomas 3. Hanlon Boston

A Model Dining Room at City Hall Avenue

A long standing dining room run by Fred J. Chase at Nos 16 12 14 City Hall Avenue. It has become a social hub for merchants bankers public officials and out of town business men. The No 10 ladies department is popular. A three course dinner from 12 to 8 daily costs 45 cents with a wide variety offered.

City Hall Arenue City Hall Court Street Fred J. Chase Ladies’ Department No. 10

Annual Trotting Meeting Opens at Charter Oak Park

Hartford October report on the first day of the National Association of Trotting Horse Breeders meeting. About 7,000 spectators witnessed the benefit baseball game and multiple races with horses from major stakes events. Notable figures included W T Mair and J W Gray as judges. results highlight Victor Clay and Volmer with times around 2:31.

Charter Oak Park Hartford Conn National Association of Trotting Horse Breeders W.T. Mair New York J. W. Gray Newark William B. Smith C. Stanford B. G. Victor Clay Vie- WE Moura Bilin Cans Ivenesaesuenesseek R. Demopster Blk C. New Startie D. Kittredge B. ¢. Volmer CHD Ouie C. Backman Oe Duroc J. O. Rooke Touchstone Palo Alto H. C. Woodnutt B. m. Smogee Marshland Stock Farms Br. Mn Messenger Duroc

Bicycle Races Open Brockton Exhibition In 1900s Brockton

Opening of Brockton Agricultural Society shows on Oct 3 drew about 250 riders and 6000 spectators with multiple events. Winners include H. A. Carr for Plymouth county five mile dash, E P Burnham, Hi Edgerly, A H Robinson, Charles Frazer, E P Burham, and local clubs prize races. Also trotting at Albany and Louisville races with winners and times noted, pools paid.

Brockton Mass Brockton Agricultural Society Plymouth County H. A. Carr Auburndale E. P. Burnham Newton Hi. Edgerly Cambridge A. H. Robinson West Kensington England Charlies Frazer Smithville N. J E. P. Burham Burt Pressy Hammonton F. B. To North Attleboro Geo. Cain Lynn A M. Keith City Union W. F. Tuomas Charles Silas Howes J. W. Watters F. F. Seavey

City Water Board Buys 50,000 Cubic Yards of Gravel

The water board purchased 50,000 cubic yards of gravel from B. T. Manson of South Framingham. Cochituate water samples are being analyzed by Prof. Wood of Harvard at the board of health's request. No formal complaints recorded against the mayor's precinct officers. Warren bridge widening progress urged for faster work. Last month saw 67 bell alarms, the highest since the fire alarm system began in 1852. Farm pond conduit specs set at 160000 dollars with proposals soon invited.

Water Board B. T. Manson South Framingham Wood Harvard College Board of Health City Hall Warren Bridge Farm Pond

Unitarian building fund nears goal with shortfall

The committee on subscriptions reports 140 790 75 raised, leaving 9 209 25 to reach the 150 900 goal before any active steps can proceed. The Unitarian club will meet next Wednesday to push prompt subcommittee action. Subscriptions accepted by Henry P Kidder, Dr F H Brown, and the building committee in Boston. Angostura Bitters advertised as the remedy for indigestion, warning of counterfeits.

New Unitarian Unitarian Club Henry P. Kidder Devonshire Street F. H. Brown Congress Street Tremont Place Boston

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