Agricultural Fair Opens With Grand Displays At Mechanics Hall
The Bay State Agricultural Society opened the Mechanics building fair. Exhibits cover vegetables fruits and flowers with large dairy and poultry displays. Notable is G. W. Goddard of Greenville with a broad potato and fruit entry. the milk premiums spark much interest as Ayrshires Jerseys and other breeds are shown. Daily dairy programs and horse exhibitions accompany the fair through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay State Agricultural Society
Mechanics’ Building
Machinery Hall
G. W. Goddard
Greenville
N. H
Goddard
Hebron
Savoy
Essex
Hampden
New Hampshire
New England
Massachusetts Horticultural Society
Rhode Island
F. J. Kinney
Worcester
W. E. Joyle
Boston
Thomas Clark
Nathaniel T
B. T. Upham
Turmer & Elliott
West Bridgewater
Athlone
Creamy
Miss Mabel
Miss Floy
Belle
Mabel
J. D. W. French
North Andover
Ravenwood
Mildred
Modesty
June Rose
Sarah Ldonglass
Jennie Douglass
Acorn
Major Bertram
Dudley Wells
Wethersfield
Conn
Donalabain
Dolly
Mr. Hale
C. M. Winslow
R. Losus
Roxanne
J. Montgomery Sears
Darlington
Hingo
Bomba
Betty
Dora
Lady
Southboro
Cleopatra de P
Silver Bijou
John R. Brewer
Hingham
Russell
Milton
Devon
de Laval Turbine
Edward Barnett
J. 5. Wells
Northampton
West Dudley
Deerfoot Farm Company
de Laval
E. F. Bowditch
William K. Sessions
4. A. Gilbert
E. L. Bass
James Cheesman
F. D. Dougass
Baldwin
Mmusic
Clancy
Street Railway Off-Duty Fare Rule Shakes Conductor Practice
An order took effect yesterday forcing West End railroad uniformed staff to abandon employee tickets. Conductors and drivers may ride on front platforms without tickets if their coats display buttons, while others carry new ticket forms unseen before. A Post reporter found mixed views on past ticket abuse and revenue gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End Railroad
Post
Salaries Voted for City Commissioners Debate at Meeting
The board considered salaries for public institution commissioners with committee recommendations set at 4000 for the chairman and 3500 each for the others. Amendments failed and the committee's proposal was approved. Other items included transfers for water basin, telephonic links, a new flagstaff, ballot law printing, and street widening costs. The city auditor reported 1889-90 expenditures of 8,007,458.12 with unexpended balances of 9,533,596.32.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Smith
Alderman McLaughlin
Yeas—Kelley
McLaughlin
Murphy
Snort
Stacey
Nays -Eddy
Gove
Reed
Rogers
Smith
Wilson
Eddy
Newton
Rainsford
Long Islands
Long
Deer Islands
Committee On
Committee On Water
Boston Betting Company
Committee On Claims
Joseph B. Rowe
Russell B. Knapp
Austin D. Smith
Thomas F. Bell
James H. Campbell
Ferdinand Street
Columbus Avenue
Ancient and Honorables Prepare for Albany Field Day
The Ancient and Honorables marched from Faneuil Hall to South Market Street led by Adjutant Gallinger. Captain Edward E. Allen took command as they boarded a Fitchburg special to Troy and Albany for the autumn field day, with a roster of officers and staff listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faneuil Hall
South Market Street
Gallinger
Edward &. Allen
Salem
Jean Missud
Fitchburg Station
Troy
Albany
Edward E. Allen
George B. Spaulding
Edward Sullivan
Frank W. Dallinger
Edward B. Wadsworth
Lawrence N. Duchesney
Ferdinand M. Trifet
Henry M. McDowell
Sullivan
Boston Water Board Battles Pollution Plans Mystic Sudbury
Boston officials discuss river pollution affecting the water supply. The Water Board reports ongoing court actions and acquisitions to curb sewage from Sudbury and Mystic systems, with funding aims for Cedar Swamp drainage and Marlboro disposal help. Leaders insist Mystic remains vital, seek faster legal action, and defend water quality against cross-town contamination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Board
Philip J. Doherty
Court Street
Sudbury River
Cedar Swamp
Westboro
Marlboro
Boston
Sudbury
Law Department
Mystic
Horn Pond
Town of
Woburn
City of
Boston Water Board
Woburn Board
Mystic Lake
Don
Doherty
Dow
Winchester
Lake Cochituate
Sam
Thomas F. Doherty
Boston Water Commission
Cochituate
Stoneham
State Board of Health
Grant
Mass Ancient and Honorable Artillery Arrives in Albany
The Massachusetts Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company arrives from Troy at 7 30 pm and is greeted by the Burgesses Corps. They tour to Albany Club, Delavan House, and await a Friday march to City Hall and the Capitol with Mayor Maher and Governor Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Massachusetts Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
Troy
Albany Club
Charles
Allen
Bostons
Gartland
City Hall
Edward A. Maher
Capitol
Governor Hill
Burgesses’ Corps
Boston Company
Delavan House
New York
Boston
Dorchester Athletic Association Forms Plans and Stock Drive
The Dorchester Athletic Association announces a forthcoming organization, plans to buy land at Carruth and Codman streets for about 12000 after improvements, form a corporation with 7600 capital in 300 shares of 25 each, and issue stock. A stock subscription book is at 40 Water Street. memberships may be applied for at Beaumont Street. If applications exceed 200, they will be processed in order of receipt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorchester Athletic Association
Dorchester
Committee of Thirteen
Carruth and
Codman Streets
George G. Quincy
Water Street
5. G. King
Beaumont Street
Perkins Street Baptist Church Calls South Boston Pastor
The East Somerville Perkins Street Baptist Church held its annual meeting last evening and unanimously voted to extend a call to Rev. E. L. Rhoades of South Boston to become pastor. Deacon Cutler resigned as treasurer, with Mr. Martin L. King elected treasurer and Mr. L. P. Hatch chosen clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Boston
Perkins Street Baptist Church
East Somerville
E. L. Rhoades
Cutler
Martin L. King
L. P. Hatch
Water Color Exhibition At Leonard's Auction Room
Leonard's auction room showcases the Fanning collection of water colors led by Emile Frouillevert with landscapes and peasant studies. Gamba appears in four life stages in striking realism. The sale spans Wednesday to Friday drawing connoisseurs and new Lombardy aquarellists to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard
Emile Frouillevert
Gamba
Academy of
Turin
Lombardy
Salvation Oil Trial Convince All Pain Cure Claim
An advertisement asserts Salvation Oil will cure all pain and urges readers to keep Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup at home. It notes thousands use it and lists a price of 25 cents per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Oil
Dr. Bull
Streets renaming and city street works orders
The street commissioner orders Withington street in Dorchester from Norfolk to Terry streets and the Charlestown road from Main to Dunstable streets renamed Stacey street. He warns property owners to complete gas water and sewer connections within two weeks or face six months’ permission denial. The note also lists civic meetings and business decisions including chamber plans and a land purchase near Central Wharf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Withington Street
Dorchester
Norfolk
Terry Streets
Charlestown
Main
Dunstable
Williams Street
Stacey Street
International Congress visitors tour mills then attend Brigands
The International Congress members traveled from the city yesterday morning at 9 10 to Lawrence and Lowell to inspect mills and industrial sites. In the evening they returned at 6 45 to Hollis Street Theatre for The Brigands, with decorations by Rich and Aronson. Mayor Hart and City Messenger Peters accompanied the group to Vendome and the Boston & Maine station for their special train, which departed at 2 this morning arriving in Manchester, New Hampshire at 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Congress
Lawrence
Lowell
Hollis Street
Rich
Aronson
Solomon
Hart
Peters
Boston & Maine
Haymarket Square
Manchester
N. H
Notable Guests and Meetings At The New England Furniture Exchange
At the Vendome and nearby venues prominent travelers and executives gather in Boston. J F Crockett of Laconia and M E Barber of Worcester are among the visitors, while the New England Furniture Exchange held its regular monthly meeting with about thirty attendees and General business discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Crockett
Laconia
N. H
Boston & Lowell Railroad
M. EB. Barber
Worcester
Boston & Albany Railroad
United States
Charles Wyndham
Salvador Mendason
Washington
Vendome
New England Furniture Exchange
Thorndike
F. W. Bardwell
Parker’s
Charles B Hill
Buffalo
H. G. Arion
Cleveland
Graves
Rochester
N. Y
H. M. Crane
Providence
R. I
Thomas Bb. Warren
Springfield
Hi. Gaston
Creale Stratton
Philadelphia
L. Haynes
Savannah
E. Sandy
Nottingham
Eng
Warren W. Guy
Gayton
Young
S—H. L. Adams
Hartford
Eee Revere
E. Emere Aldrich
A. P. Doe
Pavano Agep Tanden
The Sway of the Ward Politicians
A Cleveland Democrat argues that Boston under Democratic rule has declined in police administration until metropolitan reform became necessary. He urges ward politicians be controlled by respectable young Democrats to prevent partisan misuse of police and to ensure better local governance and reform alignment. Boston letter date October 7, 1889.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Colonel Russell
Court docket and trials in early October 1887 sessions
The Supreme Judicial Court and Superior Court fourth through fifth sessions list cases from Oct. 7 to Oct. 8. Notable items include Thomas F. Baker vs Samuel Thompson for money had and received, Henry W. Tewksbury vs Vermont Central Railroad for injuries from a February 1887 bridge accident, and cross-actions between Abby Dunyan and James Keenan over a house contract. Several other civil matters, tort actions, and a few divorces are noted with current statuses and counsel names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Barker
Thomas F. Baker
Samuel Thompson
L. M. Child
H. Hutchinson
Henry W. Tewksbury
Vermont Central Railroad
Hartford
Bb. F. Butler
Manchester
A. A. Ranney
L R. Clark
James H. Keenan
Abby Dunyan
James Keenan
H. Dudley
Keenan
I. R. Clark
A. C. Powers
Dungan
Bray
Barry
Church
Johnson
Pratt
Howard
Osgood
Fitzpatrick
Massaey
Merriam
Yope
White
Hammmond
Husted
Costello
Wells
Murray
Ferrari
Joseph Bennett
William Gaston
M. F. Dickinson, Jr
John Griffin
George
Oakes
P. B. Kiernan
W. Howland
J. N. Allin
Municipal Court First and Second Sessions Case List
The record outlines the Municipal Court first session and second session presided by Judges Parmenter and Harpy. It lists case numbers and parties including Owens v Warren Landers v Old Colony RR Co Money v French Richardson v Richardson Pierce v Winchester McCauley v Harris Lowe v Allen Van Winkle v Carle Blynn v same Pray v Jewell Richmond v Foster Henderson v Porter Crombie v Caswell Colling v Miller Viane Co Bliss v Romanisky Garrison v Melroy Bryden v Potter Carmichael v Irving Zwietizche v Hardwick Ling v Bowker Clark v Boston Fraternal Accident Association Moore v Lallea Andrews v Callaghan Clark v Meskell Emery v Rosenfeld Childs v Schumacher Roche v Boston Horse Show Association Doe v Galvin Labinister Broddard v Waller Emery v West Hastings et al v McDermott Fowle et al v Bochditch McMurray v Mec Connell Williams v Hannan Carew v Lamprey Burgess v Bryant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owens
Warren
Landers
Old Colony RR. Co
Money
French
Richardson
Pierce
Winchester
McCauley
Harris
Lowe
Allen
van Winkle
Carleton
Blynn
Same
Pray
Jewell
Richmond
Foster
Henderson
Porter
Crombie
Caswell
Clark
Boston Fraternal Accident Association
Moore
Law
Andrews
Callaghan
Meskell
Aes
Nichols
Conver
Emery Y
Rosenfeld
Childs
Schumacher
Roche
Boston Horse Show Association
Doe
Galvin
Labinister
Broddard
Waller
Emery
West
Hastings
Estates Appoint Administrators for list of deceased names
Administrators were appointed for Charles F. Sturtevant Charlotte A. Pike Alvin D. Burns Angelia Laimson Joseph Russell George W. M. Given Samuel Condon Timothy Murphy Margaret Hickey Edward Milliken Horace B. Boothby John Flynn Mary A. McLeod James O'Brien Robert A. Fuller Miriam J. Challenor Catherine Barton. Wills admitted to probate include Arlitta M. Davis Elizabeth A. Nicholson Alexander B. Mc Gahey Lacey M. Beck John G. Ledwith Mehitabel P. Curtis Lucretia Sweet Sophronia Wilson William H. Giles John K. Pierce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Sturtevant
Charlotte A. Pike
Alvin D. Burns
Angelia Laimson
Joseph Russell
George W. M. Given
Samuel Condon
Timothy Murphy
Margaret Hickey
Edward Milliken
Horace B. Boothby
John Flynn
Mary A. McLeod
James O’brien
Robert A. Fuller
Miriam J. Challenor
Catherine Barton
Arlitta M. Davis
Elizabeth A. Nicholson
Alexander B. McGahey
Lacey M. Beck
John G. Ledwith
Mehitabel P. Curtis
Lucretia Sweet
Sophronia Wilson
William H. Giles
John K. Pierce
Clifford committed for two months for stealing
Municipal Court records show Ezy J Thomas Clifford committed to the House of Industry for two months after a theft offense on October 7. The case documents indicate a criminal charge and the sentence imposed by the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Clarke
Philip Higgins
House of Industry
Carrie L. Youkins
John Pendergast
Martin McDononugh
Peter Parsons
North Street
Patrick Hallihan
Nellie Cochrane
Patrick
Municipal Court — Criminal
Ezy. J. Thomas Clifford
Dickinson vs Leominster Savings Bank case up for full bench
In Dickinson vs Leominster Savings Bank the jury found for the defendant by order. The case is to be reported to the full bench. G A A Peyey represents the plaintiff and H Mayo the defendant. Foss vs John F Howe et al involves $36, 22182. Washington Mills Company contract dispute over materials and labor for mill buildings and engine house. Defense cites written contract and prior payment. On trial, C S Lilley and G F Richardson represent the plaintiff. J M Marshall and S J Elder for the defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick J. Doherty
Alonzo
Bardwell Et al
George E. Currie
John L. Eldredge
William F. Henderson
Russell R. Knapp
William Barton
Barton
Nathaniel Kk. Fuller
Same
George L. Wentworth
E. L. Baker
F. G. Holcomb
Henry A. Vergers
Charles A. Wetmore
Chipman Street
John B. Moran
F. W. Kittredge
Brigham
C.J
Dickinson
Leominster Savings Bank
G. A. A. Peyey
H. Mayo
Foss
John F. Howe
Lavor
Washington Mills Company
Lawrence
C.S. Lilley
G. F. Richardson
Laintiff
J. M. Marshall
J. Elder
Newmarket Savings Bank suit over unoccupied insured houses
In Salem on October 7, 1888, Newmarket Savings Bank sues Royal Insurance Co of Liverpool to recover under a policy on two unoccupied dwellings burned in 1888 claiming the company agreed to insure while unoccupied without the 30 day written notice. Defense is general denial and a broker’s understanding that the policy would be void if vacancy exceeded 30 days. Proceedings list prior related cases and judges E T Burley for plaintiff and C A De Courcey for defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Mnson
Newmarket Savings Bank
Royal Insurance Company of Liverpool
E.T. Burley
C. A. de Courcey
Wills and administrations filed for area deceased
Oct 7 notices list proved wills for Robert B. Anderson and many others from Lynn Salem Beverly and surrounding towns. Letters of administration granted for numerous estates. Inventories include totals for Adams Ball French Higginson Harding Joslyn Mackey Mitchell Severance. Matzeliger and Stevens wills specify bequests to churches charities and Lynn Hospital with conditions on church affiliations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmon
J. Wills
Robert B. Anderson
Boxford
William GB
Atwell
Lynn
Richard H. Blodgett
William ©. Boyden
Beverly
Jeremiah Askery
Salem
Anne Dannehy
Lawrence
John Dickenson
Ipswich
Warren F. Evans
Salisbury
John Fitzpatrick
Peabody
Catherine Hannan
William Lawson
Jan E. Matzeliger
Ellen O'Connell
Newburyport
Benjamin
Eilen
Ball
Haverhill
Markk. French
Andover
Agnes G. Higginson
Manchester
Patrick Harding
Charles R. Joslyn
Sarah F. Mackey
Gloucester
Maria Mitchell
Lyon
Union Lasting Machine Company
Consolidated Hand Method
Lynn Hospital
North Congregational Society of
Tragic Train Strike Kills North Cambridge Foreman
Thomas Burbank, foreman at Bay State brick yards in North Cambridge, was killed yesterday when struck by the 1:49 inward express while crossing tracks in a buggy. The collision threw horse and buggy, killing both instantly. Burbank, about fifty, resided on Orchard street, leaves a widow and two sons after a decade with Bay State Brick Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Burbank
Bay State Brick Yards
North Cambridge
Fitchburg
Burbank
Orchard Street
Bay State Brick Company
Presenting Merits Our Special London Wade Fallowovercoats
An ad touts tailored overcoats from English fabrics without wadding padding or stiffening. Sold as $12 garments though their value is claimed at $18 and rivaling $40 quality, produced by leading English mills in large quantities for low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Baker & CO
Dorchester
Mass
Garment Overcoat Sale With Wide Range Of Styles
An advertisement touts over 1000 fall overcoats in at least 40 shades and patterns in sizes 30 to 48. It highlights a popular price of 12 dollars, contrasting with prices up to 18 dollars for similar garments, inviting readers to view the collection.
A Fall Overcoat Worth Every Penny
A reviewer notes a fall overcoat priced at twelve dollars delivers refined style with no ordinary or commonplace look, appealing to gentility and taste without excess.
A Trusted Liquor House at Hawkins Street
Chester H Graves Sons operates a large distillery at 35 Hawkins Street with a 2700 gallon still and 1000 barrels daily water condensation. The firm, once multiple earlier sites, now emphasizes purity and first class redistilling and wholesale liquor production led by U H Graves Sons Edward C George A and Frank Graves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester H. Graves & Sons
Hawkins Street
Graves
John T. Heard
John W. Trull
Heard
Long Wharf
State Street
Chardon Street
Ebenezer Hoyt
Cambridge
H. Graves
Edward C
George A
Frank
Also Mentioned on This Page
THE
State Society
the Board OF Aldermen
Executive Department
State House
John A. Andrew
New Zealand
Custom House
Wilson Barrett
Barrett
Treasury Department
Eldredge
Nationalist Club
Woman’s Educational Union
Boylston Street
John Orvis
Unitarian Club
Hotel Vendome
Joseph Lovering
Ll.d
American Academy of Arts and Science
Bowditch
Henry J. Bowditch
A. P. Peabody
Edward E. Hale
Chamber of Commerce
India Street
Central Wharf
Hollis Street Theatre
Quincy
J. L. Collins
Gilsum
W. B. Viall
West Randolph
Fred Gifford
Kansas City
G. A. Stephens
Halifax
W. L. Perkins
Houston
D. W. Bedell
A. Barker
W. W. Finnegan
Meriden
J. I. Paulding
New Bedford
George ©. Manley
Denver
Col
J. D. McPherson
Fredericton
N. B
Charles Robbins
Ae. Vt
George W. West
Birmingham
Vendomere
Cleardill
Louisiana
J.B. Tarbox
St. Paul
Truman Stone
Ethel Phelps
H. McCrea
U.S
Auburn
Lexinga
K.y
Henry Beamont Ana Wife
London
Charles Kendall Irwin
Ireland
Tremont
J. N. Canan
Flatfield
Howard D. Orta
Concord
N. H. Locke
Ay Ee
Me Hoyt Henry
Ees
FE. E. McMillan
Knoxville
Tenn
Hugh Ottlesmith
Ark
A. J. Waternae
Pittsfield
Alpert ,Truend
Newark
PCURY
Supreme Judicial Court
Drevens
Wyman
Sioners of
Balch
Hancock
Edwards
Stock
Fremont Foun- Damrell
Goodwin
Ulute
Pale
Bradley
Burton
City of Cambridge
Fox
Saunders
Calahan
Point of Pines Co
Jacakee
Aldrich
Spicer
Lynn & Boston RR
Kirwan
Ayde Park Elec. Li. Co
Parker
Belden
Household Sewing Ma. Co
Oraer
Verge
Wetmore
Knapp
Daniels
Lawson
Locke
Maine
Clinton
Boston & Maine RR
Trenholm
Powersa
Collamore
Vaughan
McLangslin
Munroe
MecCarthy
Tyner
Jordan
Oberg
Patterson
McCullough
Yately
Hiccins
Highland State Mfg. Co
Mattey
Sullaway
Joel
Donehoe
Roach
Dodge
Boston & Albany RR
Bloulion
N. E
Tel, & Tel. Co
Hurley
Cheney
Midalesex Co
Myers
Bruce
Rice
Morrill
Ellis
Gordon
Cummings
Noyes
Stevenson
Framingham Say
Bishop
Parmenter
Harpy
Suffolk County
McKim, J
Middlesex County
Superior Civil Court
Issex County
Lane, Admr
Miller Et al
Vy. Williams
Woodbury
Provost
Voyer
Frost
Bassett
Advir
Parks
Gloucester St. Railway Co
Herry
Greene
Donkey
Atwood Et al
Petersen
Cox
City of Lynn
Probate
Essex County
Wade
E.C. Thompson
Old South
Paris
Harry H. Bates
Minnie A. Grueby
E. L. Grueby
Harris Street
C. W. Biddle
Astor
North Avenue Universalist Church
Wasic
J. Howard Richardson
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!