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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1889

Page

8

Present Political Issues at Mystic Valley Club Dinner

Henry Faxon urged support for William E. Russell for governor while temperance Republicans debated party loyalty. The Mystic Valley Club dinner at the Thorndike featured remarks by Rev. Capen, Kingsley, Fuller, Hitchcock, Parker, and others on temperance, schools, and Republican choices, with Faxon defending Russell and criticizing Brackett and prohibitionists.

Mystic Valley Club Thorndike Henry Faxon Quincy William KE. Russell E. H. Capen Tufts College Capen Massachusetts Chester W. Kingsley Henry Brackett Aplause Hitchcock West Somerville Faxon Onny Daniel Boston Police Commission Robert O. Fuller South America England 8. C. Small Winchester Jet Republican Party Charles 8. Parker Arlington Advocate Arlington Henry H. Faxon Republican Arty Prohibition Party Prohibition Russell Cambridge Peuguer John Q. A. Brackett Luow Commonwealth Kingsley William E. Russell

Tufts Glee Club Entertains at Republican Event

The report notes Mr. Russell was supported as a citizen not a party member and that the Republican party kept him in office. The Tufts College Glee Club entertained the company with college songs.

Russell Tufts College Glee Club

Unprotected Gambler Applebee Staged Cosmos Club Raid

Boston report details Doc Applebee and the Cosmos Club at 274 Boylston street raided after a man named Thomas Pendergast claimed he was robbed of $35. Officers sought a warrant but initial court rules blocked entry. later Applebee was arrested on gambling house and larceny charges and held on $500 bond for Friday court appearance.

Doc” Applebee Massachusetts Cosmos Club Boylston Street Pendergast Irish Peabody Felt Captain Irish Applebee

Letter on Boston Police Board and home rule legacy

A correspondent argues that Boston’s Metropolitan Board of Police was not a wholesale departure from local control. He cites 1766 watch and 1836 town officer precedents, notes police powers are largely judicial, and supports governor appointments to balance resident and nonresident interests.

Post Cleveland Democrat Boston Board of Police Nation Boston Metropolitan Board of Police Police Department Massachusetts Boston Daily Herald Board of Police City of

Agricultural fair prize list and awards continued

A long list of premium winners for vegetables including cabbage, lettuce, tomatoes, and onions. multiple first and second prizes awarded to F. J. Kenney, W. W. Rawson, G. E. Sanderson, and others. Bees and honey divisions show prizes for Italian bees, queen cells, comb honey, and wax. Today’s program features remaining awards for cattle and horse classes starting at 9 am and 2 pm respectively.

W Christie F. J. Kenney Stone Masons G. E. Sanderson W. W. Rawson Brunswick W. Christie R. B. Lancaster S. H. Hanson Savoy C. K. Lancaster E. J. Coolidge G. Hanson Boston Arlington C. A. Learned E. Colburn I. J. Kenney N.T. Kidder J. M A. J. Smith Henderson W. H. Teele Erfurt Richard Jaques O. E. Bradway Danvers Reds W. Houstis Acme G. W. Goddard C. E. Grant G. H. Rich Emerys I. E. Colaro I. E. Colburn Samuel Hartwell M. W. Chadbourne Martynia C. A. Leonard B. G. Smith Varnum Frost A. Merrill C. M. Bennett J. Kenney N.tl. Kidder V. Frost P. G. Hanson Hubbards C. A. Leonards W. *Rost Siblys Pike’s Peak J.J. H. Gregory A. M. Lyman J. J. H. Gregory William Christie Henry Alley Same E. N. Fisher Observatory M. A. Douglass D. W. Clement

Tremont Theatre Opens Delayed. Exiles at Boston Today

Abbey and Schoeffel announce the first David Garrick at Tremont is postponed to Monday. Tickets for tonight shift to Monday. Thursday seats move to next Tuesday, covering six performances and a matinee. Sardou's Exiles plays at Boston Theatre this afternoon and evening. Wilson Barrett starts Monday with Ben My Chree. King Richard III is a Shakspere condensed version not Colley Cibber’s. Boston production gains advantage over London start due to opening scenes.

Messrs Abbey & Schoeffel David Garrick New Tremont Theatre Boston Sardou Wilson Barrett London

Fine art furniture exhibition in Boston at Paine's on Canal Street

Visitors to Boston should not miss the free display of fine art furniture at Paine's Furniture Company on Canal Street opposite the Boston & Maine depot. Prices are low this season and the shop welcomes guests without pressuring them to buy.

Boston Paine’s Furniture Company Canal Street Boston & Maine

Union Club to nominate committee at October meeting

The October meeting of the Union Club to select a seven member nominating committee will be held at the club house at 8 p m on Saturday. The report of a second stroke suffered by Dr Alfred Hosmer of Watertown proved unfounded and his condition has improved. Actor James E Murdoch spoke at the opening of his vocal school in Steinert building on Boylston street. Rev E A Horton of the Second Church in Copley square, starting a missionary trip west, will resume preaching October 27.

Union Club Alfred Hosmer Watertown Hosmer James E. Murdoch School of Vocal Culture Steinert Boylston Street E. A. Horton Copley Square West

Western Farm Mortgage Trust promotes safe Western investments

The Western Farm Mortgage Trust Company of Lawrence Kansas offers secure mortgage loans with a decade of track record never losing client money and showing low foreclosure costs. Officers include Thacher Griffith Biddle Emery Monroe Pratt Bull with substantial Boston and New England holdings and a planned stock increase to one million dollars paying 5 percent semi annual dividends.

Western Farm Mortgage Trust Company Lawrence Kan F. B. Rogers Boston Devonshire Street New England West East Ss. O. Thacher National Bank of G. W. E. Griffith Merchants’ National Bank Charles M. Biddie Biddle Hardware Company Philadelphia Penn P. E. Emery Kansas City Alexander Monroe Lawrence, Kan James H. Pratt National Savings Bank New York State National Bank Albany N. Y M. V. B. Bull Atlantic Trust Company New York Thacher Kansas Griffith Ce Esvicesncd Wnte Evanee

Passageway dispute keeps access while doors removed at Tremont

Supreme Judicial Court ruling on Lowell v Houghton Dutton preserves the Tremont street passageway as a usable path, removes narrow conductors and doors, allows outer gate to stay but accessible, and permits passage for loading while prohibiting storage use. American Order of Scottish Clans v Merrill et al involves injunctions over naming and charter issues with state officers and a Missouri lodge. case paused for full bench review on constitutional questions.

Supreme Judicial Court Devens Lowell Houghton & Dutton Tremont Street Phillips Place Ed Hutchins E. Perry American Order of Scottish Clans George Merrill Et al Insurance Commissioner Secretary of State Insurance le Page Order of the Missouri Commonwealth T. Gallagher H. R. Baylies Edward Avery W. H. Hart

Court Docket Highlights multiple civil cases from sessions

Third Session lists cases including O Rourke v Teard and Clarke v Whall. Fourth Session logs Henry Verge v Wetmore for labor and building work with jury verdict. numerous other civil suits and continuations noted. Fifth Session cites Bishop J presiding over unicontested divorces with No. 509 on deck.

O’ Rourke Teard Same Drwery J Henry A. Verge Charles A Wetmore Chipman Street John B. Moran F. W. Kittredge

Public School Regiment appoints officers in four battalions

The Boston Public School Regiment announces new appointments and roster changes. Details include quarterly officers and lieutenant assignments across four battalions with mentions of Bertram Lord E H Green J F Wall W W Beal and others from Dorchester High School and local companies.

Boston Public School Regiment Bertram Lord E. H. Green E. D. Ranney E. K K. Field J. F. Wall F. C. Jones J. W. Regan K. J. Sheehan Dorchester High School E. W. D. Merrill D. A. Ellis A. J. Shaw D. P. Wilder F. W. Merriman T. F. Currier 5. W. Kent A. M. Pinkham J. L. Gavin W. W. Beal J. H. A. Currier G. H. Simonds, Jr T. J. Kenney E. J. Burke L. Pope, Jr A. L. Rice D. F. McAuliffe

Fave Surfs Advertise Elegant Menswear at Spitz Bros

The Fave Surfs for gentlemen are advertised at 15 20 and 25 dollars by Spitz Bros. and Mark at 508 Washington Street and 5 Bedford Street. They are handsome, well fitting and durable, the choice of men who value dressing well.

Spitz Bros. & Mark Washington Street Bedford Street

Suit to recover money in Baker versus Thompson case

In the first Superior Court session on October 8, judge Barker presided over Thomas F. Baker versus Samuel Thompson for money had and received. A verdict for the plaintiff was returned amounting to 35468 dollars after an auditor reviewed the account. Attorneys were L. M. Child for the plaintiff and R. H. Hutchinson for the defendant.

Thomas F. Baker Samuel Thompson L. M. Child R. H. Hutchinson James H. Keenan Abby Dunyan S. H. Dudley Keenan L R. Clark C. C. Powers Dungan Tesawlans

List of case numbers and opposing parties in various suits

Criminal Session Oct 8 J. Thomas Kenney charged with larceny of a clock valued at $12 from J. T. Bowkex. continued to Oct 10. George Murphy for larceny of $35 clothing to House of Correction 3 months. William Hartin fined $50 and costs for illegally keeping and exposing intoxicating liquor at 127 Charlestown street.

J. Thomas Kenney J. T. Bowkex George Murphy House of Correction William Hartin Charlestown Street

Inhabitants of Brookline vs Boston & Albany Railroad Co

Norfolk County Superior Court civil session opens trials as juries are impaneled. Case No 391 involves Brookline inhabitants seeking jury revision of a commissioner’s decree over Cypress street bridge costs. Trial view conducted. case proceeds with multiple dockets listed including Dyer v Inhabitants of Stoughton and others.

Norfolk County Superior Court Dedham Bishop Brookline Et al Boston & Albany Railroad Company A. Williams Samuel Hoar IT. KE. Grover County of Norfolk Cypress Street Bridge Brookline

New England High Court Docket Includes Insurance and Estates

In Middlesex and Essex counties a trio of cases advances in court. Newmarket Savings Bank sues Royal Insurance for a $2000 policy on unoccupied Bennett place buildings at Methuen with a contested void clause. a pro forma verdict of $2150 sets the stage for legal questions. Frost v Bassett concerns a physician’s fee for services to an estate. Lane v Moore involves $10,000 claimed from undue influence or fraud. Multiple smaller actions listed include Greene v Conkey and Samne v City of Lynn amid ongoing docket activity.

Essex County Salem E.E. Burley C. A. de Courcey Moore George E. Lane Nathan W. Fellows Gloucester Joseph A. Moore Boston E. T. Burney W. A. Pew

Insolvency Court in Essex County Holds First Meetings

In Salem on October 8 first meetings were held for several cases. Van Zandt E. Smith of Haverhill with assignee Herbert M. Branstreet of Danvers. Charles I Hooper of Gloucester with assignee W. A. Pew Jr.. Ovela Vanier of Amesbury with assignee Daniel C. Maxfield. Fred E. Smith of Amesbury with assignee Wilbur H. Powers of Boston. Oliver S. Roberts case adjourned to Oct 10. Ira D. Rogers case commission was proposed.

Essex County Salem Haarmon van Zandt E. Smith Haverhill Herbert M. Branstreet Danvers Charles IT. Hooper Gloucester W. A. Pew, Jr Ovela Vanier Amesbury Daniel C. Maxfield Fred E. Smith Wilbur H

Mass Suffrage Association Urges Early Registration

The Massachusetts School Suffrage Association notifies women who paid a poll tax last year and property taxpayers to register at once. City election registration at central office 12 Beacon Street daily until November 26 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Local ward office registrations run November 15 to 26 from 6 to 10 p.m.

Massachusetts School Suffrage Association Beacon Street

Four Liver Mines and One Gold Property Prospects

Prospectus claims strong ore dumps today cover stock value and offer monthly dividends. Estimates show ore tonnage valued at 16 to 18 dollars per ton by experts, with current mining yields 30 to 40 dollars per ton, and costs cited at 2 600 dollars per ton. Officers include Robert G. Ingersoll and Charles D Jenkins. investors urged to scrutinize property and send payment to R H Whitney & Co at 75 State Street Boston.

Robert G. Ingersoll New York Chas. D Jenkins M.D Boston Herbert Parsons Nathan Cleaves Portland Chas. E

Clothing Fallovercoats from Superior Hat Fabrics

Listing sells fallovercoats without wadding stiffs or padding trimmed and styled. Garments valued at 18 dollars but offered at 12 dollars, advertised as a leader in fashion.

M Fyade

Manufacturing deal promises bulk goods at low prices

The text describes obtaining goods made specifically for us by top English mills in large quantities to secure the lowest possible prices.

Fall Overcoats Priced Far Below Earlier Tags

Over 1000 garments in at least 40 shades and patterns offered in sizes 30 to 48. Popular price $12.00 for a Fall Overcoat, much less than former $18.00 value.

Cambridge Aldermen Name Jury and Schoolhouse Plans

At the Cambridge Aldermen meeting jurors were named Joseph R Pettingill Thomas C Flynn Henry Newman John F Ward Nathaniel Carr John Livermore George A Frost and Clarence Essongson. The committee on public property was authorized to provide plants and specifications for a new schoolhouse in Ward 4. Electric light pole locations on Prospect Otis Ninth Spring Sixth and Vine streets were authorized. A hearing on the acceptance of Bellevueau avenue was held and the matter was recommitted.

Cambridge Board OF Aldermen Cambridge Aldermen Joseph R. Pettingill Thomas C. Flynn Henry Newman John F. Ward Nathaniel Carr John Livermore George A. Frost Clarence Essongson Prospect Otis Ninth Spring Sixth Vine Streets Bellevueau Avenue

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