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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1892

Page

7

Executor appointment for Jacob Peavey estate in Boston

Notice names SILAS PEAVEY and JULIUS WATERMAN as executors of Jacob Peavey late of Boston Suffolk County deceased. They have taken the trust with bonds as required. All creditors and debtors must present demands or pay the estate. Boston, Sept 1892.

Neen Lettie Fox Boston Suffolk Joseph N. Pastene Rosa Leventhal Eatale Orril Bergman Alexander Alexander Jacob Peavey Silas Peavey Julius Waterman George Bl. Brooks Tate Buffolk Lucy A. Brooks Brighton Nozic Ellen Twomey James d. Veny Admr

Nashua & Lowell vs Boston & Lowell Railroad dispute over earnings share

United States appellate court reviews a joint traffic agreement case to decide interest on a recorded due sum of 29 676 41 with 3 863 32 cap. decisions reserved. Also covers City of Boston tax share case and other Suffolk Superior Court matters including mandamus and trust interpleader rulings dated Oct 14.

United States District Court OF Appeals First Circuit Putnam, Webb and Aldrich Nashua & Lowell Railroad Company Appelland Boston & Lowell Railroad Appellee Circuit Court F. A. Brooks J. H. Benton, Jr Ap. E E. City of Boston Thomas P. Beal Maverick National Bank T. M. Babson K. W. Hutchins H. Wheeler F. D. Allen Supreme Judical Court Suffolk, Ss In Equity Allen J. L. L. Hamilton John H. Burke Municipal Court of Boston Red Cross L. L. Hamilton J. F. Brown New England Trust Company Kate L. Raley Charles L. Haley Massachusetts J. L. Stackpole J. L. Ropes A. Hemenway W. L. Munroe David H. Geer William Horton United Reserve Fund Associates Bill In Equity Horton E. H. Savary C. J. Noyes

Dacey v Metropolitan Life Insurance and other 1890s cases

Suffolk Superior Court First Session lists contracts and torts including Julia Dacey suing Metropolitan Life Insurance for 184 dollars on a life policy with defense of lapse for missed premiums. Emily E Duval sues City of Chelsea for 4000 dollars due to a defective sidewalk. Vincent Kern sues Lowell and Dracut Railroad for 25000 dollars for injuries from a derailment. estates of Fleming vs Boston & Maine for 5000 damages. Keenan vs Edison Electric for 5000 damages over a fall at a power house. Davis vs Davis for 5000 damages on contract. R M Kelley vs H B Newhall Company for 287 dollars in commissions. Atwood vs Cook for 410 dollars for architectural services.

Superior Court Suffolk Cama Julia Dacey Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Julia E. Dacey Taintiff J. A. McGeough O. A. Galvin T. Savage Emily E. Duval City of Chelsea Chestnu Street W. M. Noble F. E. Fitz Sherman Vincent Kern Lowell & Dracut Railroad Company E. Greenhood M. F. Dickinson, Jr W. B. Sprout Dunbar David Fleming Boston & Maine Railroad Company Alfred Johanson Arvid Johanson Same Malden C. G. Fall W. J. Badger Patrick Keenan Edison Electric Dominating Company Hawkins Street Boston G.W F. H. Pearson J. Lowell, Jr Joseph Davis G. D. Davis H. Wheeler Charles F. Atwood Mary J. Cook A. Poor G. F. Piper

Wills Admitted to Probate in Suffolk Court Oct 14

Probate records from Suffolk Massachusetts list the wills of George O Parker Maria D Ranney John M Barker George H Brooks Kathleen W Kelley Daniel W Kiburn George Francis Thorndike Granville Fuller and Arthur G Tompkins admitted to probate. Administrations were opened on the estates of Carrie A Baldwin John Phillips Mary Bordman Joseph D Olsen Caroline W Curtis Josephine S Newton William Holroyd Henry Lehman Catherine A Sullivan George William Brown Charles Edwin Matthews Edwin Finnerty Henry C Sieber Margaret L Dunbar Cordelia A Long George Hardie Michael Carr Edward Roulet Amanda D French Michael Howley Mary Jane Lamphear Annie Lynch Paul Sears Rufus H Spaulding James S Burke Edward F Hines admin de bonis non.

George O. Parker Maria D. Ranney John M. Barker George H. Brooks Kathleen W. Kelley Daniel W. Kiburn George Francis Thorndike Granville Fuller Arthur G. Tompkins Carrie A. Baldwin John Phillips Mary Bordman Joseph D. Olsen Caroline W. Curtis Josephine 5. Newton William Holroyd Henry Lehman Catherine A. Sullivan George William Brown

Insolvency Court Sanctions Meetings and Dec 2 Next

Insolvency court sessions in Swaffolk on Oct 14 named assignees for Porter Dickerman Donovan Prince and others with next meetings set for Dec 2. Warrants issued for Holt Bridges hearings scheduled for creditor petitions and composition matters with Oct 28 and Nov 18 dates. Discharge for Adelph Arnstein acted on and dividend declared in Foster case.

Harriman Frederick L. Porter Frank E. Dickerman Johns. D’arcy John A. Stetson F. L. Cressy Cornelius Donovan Joseph P. Prince Thomas B. Boole James H. Flint Daniel D. Holt Andrew L. Bridges Anthony Peters & Son Suburban Light & Power Co Henry J. Bryant John A. Brady William A. Bacon William J. Knowlton Offer Charlies M. Pray William J. Smith Spears George W. Dowling Henry C. Bacee John McDowell James Hanning George H. Clark Joseph W. Brown Francis W. Gibbons George L. Hoitt William A. Swan Max Frankenstein Lafred L. Banry Baker, Lee & Co Arthur H. Vinal Woodworth Fred R. Jones Josiah H. Gunning Walter K. Freeman Freeman-Holland Company C. Foster &N Adelph Arnstein

Cambridge Caucus Echoes and Local Loss at Cambridge

In Cambridge wards 1 5 whispers emerge that Warren T Billings would have won with Isaac McLeans printed ballots while John T Phelan defeated him. Ward 2 residents call caucus harmony suspicious. Ward 4 favors Wells Couch over Bird Corcoran. Mrs E K Allen wife of Rev A V G Allen dies at 46 at Poland Springs Me autopsy likely. এম HARVARD BRIDGE.

Warren T. Billings Isaac McLean John T. Phelan Daniel H. Coakley Albert E. Lynch Herman Bird John Corcoran James H. Wells J. D. Couch Sherman William E. Doyle Union Hall Cambridge Poland Springs E. K. Allen A. V.G. Allen Episcopal Theological School

Char lestown Notes on Local Contests and Society Events

In Ward 3 the Representative race closes amid campaign hustle and strong opposition. Dunbar's Orchestra will play at the Unique Social Club ball in Monument Hall on Nov 4. St Mary’s Y M C A society plans a festival for the cold water boys with a Stone Sunday concert at Monument Hall. Over 1000 tickets have been sold with many sellers earning $10 for pasteboards. Nahum A. Doe, ex state prison officer, named missionary for the First of Honk Church. Mrs W S Nickerson travels to Bangor Me after word her brother was injured in the Orono pulp mill explosion. Father Mathew T A and L Society elects officers led by Rev James N Supple.

Dunbar Monument Hall Lady Friends of St. Mary’s Y. M. C. T. Society Moondyne Club Nahum A. Doe First of Honk W.S. Nickerson Chelsea Street Bangor Orono Mathew T. A L. Society James N. Supple William J. Ahearn Charles J. O’brien Joseph Gately Patrick Coyle Michal T. Callahan George H. McDonough Thomas M. Towle David Mulvey Charles E. Cadigan Bernard E. Flanagan Jeremiah Haggerty

Brighton Block by James M Fitzgerald on Washington Street

A prominent Brighton business block by James M Fitzgerald on Washington street near the Brighton Hotel features four ground floor stores with three upper dwelling units per store. The report also notes local political chatter about Mr Crouin and Mr Coakley with a rally planned, and several local missing persons notices including Miss Georgie W Hall aged 13 and Mr Frank Thompson of Cambridge. A curious tale mentions a big yellow dog associating with Mr Edward Cummings at Perry's place, while Charles Perry is said to be visiting Isray Gables.

Brighton James M. Fitzgerald Washington Street Brighton Hotel Fitzgerald Washington and Water Streets Boston Coachey Ghaives OS Mir Carberry Air. Crouin Croui Air Coakley Dir McBboivh Georgie W. Hall Schou Street Jail Buston Frank Thompson Cambridge Edward Cummings Mr. Cummings Mr. Perry Charles Perry

Firemen election and meetings mark Chelsea week

The Veteran Fire men's Association will organize a fire company and elect officers next Monday night. Spiritual meetings are set for Sunday at Pilgrim Hall with speakers Mrs Wornbrock and Mr and Mrs Anderson and Mr and Mrs Franks. A rally for Black residents is planned at A M E Church next Wednesday. Local court cases include James Duncan fined $15 for cruelty to a horse. Franklin Butters case continued. Free evening school begins Monday at Williams school with three sessions weekly for fifty evenings. John H Loud buys B F Chase bakery. Estate of John H Osgood sold for 11000 to Walter L Badger for Boston Safe Deposit. Lighting on ferries criticized as insufficient.

Veteran Firemen’s Association Pilgrim Hall Hawthorne Street Wornbrock W. Anderson Franks A. M. BE Fourth Street James Duncan Franklin Butters Williams School Walnut Street John H. Loud B. F. Chase John H. Osgood Broadway Walter L. Badger Boston Safe Deposit and Trust Company Boston

Dorchester ward politics and social notices from the era

In Dorchester ward coverage Atwood may dominate Ward 24 but McNary and McKttrick expect substantial returns. Humphrey support appears limited. A call for news items invites notices of parties social events weddings and club activities. Charles H Davis and wife announce home reception after November 25. The Mattapan Association marks its first anniversary with a program at Oakland Hall followed by a dance.

Atwood McNary McKttrick Humphrey Post Charles H. Davis Adams Street Mattapan Association Oakland Hall Rove Hall

East Boston Union Meeting and Public Landing Plan

East Boston holds a union longshoremen meeting at Webster Hall to discuss business conditions. Alderman Sullivan secured a public landing at Boathouse Wharf Border Street near Atlantic Works yard with free access for boats and no private trespass. The Post also urges a branch hospital on Noddle Island, with Austin School site as a preferred central option.

All Union Webster Hall Alderman Sullivan Boston Boath-house Border Street Atlantic Works Noddle Island Austin C. Allen Browne Board of Aldermen

Sunday Notices from Local Churches and Halls

A collection of upcoming services and lectures across Boston area churches and halls. Whittier memorial program at Union Hall features Edwin D. Mead with music by Flora E. Barry and readings. Lectures at First Spiritual Temple and First Reformed Episcopal Church. Methodist and temperance discussions led by Louis Albert Banks with Helen Goupar. O. E. Murray headline at Music Hall speaking on Corrigan versus Ireland. Seats free. doors open early. all invited.

B.Y. M. Christian Union Union Hall Boylston Street Whittier Edwin D. Mead Boston America Flora E. Barry George Mendall Taylor First Spiritual Temple Newbury Exeter Streets H. S. Lake First Reformed Episcopal Church Dartmouth Harwich Street James M. Gray Jerry McAulay Satan Massachusetts New England Louis Albert Banks M. E Temple Street Helen Goupar Indiana Daniel The Music O. E. Murray D.D Chicago

MARRIAGES Huckins Staus Kellam Hussey Nash in City

Marriages reported include F Huckins and Carrie E Staus wed by Rev Frohock in the city, Nathan B Osborn and Annie G Kellam married by Rev Ramsay, and George Frederick Hussey of Philadelphia with Kate Willard Nash of Brookline wed by Rev Howe in Brookline.

Huckins Staus E. Frohock Springfield Mass F. Huckins Carrie E. Staus Osborn— Kellam W. W. Ramsay Nathan B . Osborn Annie G. Kellam Hussey Nash Brookline Reginald H. Howe D.D Longweet George Frederick Hussey Philadelia Kate Willard Nash

Deaths in New England Area Prompt Local Obituaries

A list of obituaries from Oct 12 to Oct 14 across Jamaica Plain Boston Milton Milton, Charlestown, East Boston, and surrounding areas notes deaths of Limnus Bacon Comins, Mary Buff, Gardner W Brown, Nelson A Burgess, John Jordan, Elizabeth J Roe, Anna C von Betzen, Mary White, Elizabeth Kent Allen, Alfred E Hunt, Annie C May, Samuel Harrison White, Isaac D Allen, and Mrs. C W Reding with ages ranging from 22 to 75 and multiple locations including Cambridge Beverly Farms Quincy Newton and Winchester. Funeral details are private for some. several entries mention spouses and familial connections.

Comins Jamaica Plain Limnus Bacon George Roe von Betzen Boston Anna C Emanuel von Betzen White Mary White Gore Allen Poland Elizabeth Kent John S. Stone A. ¥.G. Allen Cambridge Ars. Hunt Milton Alfred E. Hunt May Winchester N. H Annie C W. F. May Annie C. Anderson Mass Cleveland Samuel Harrison White Quincy Newton Isaac D. Allen Reding Beverly Farms C. W. Reding James E. Butts Providence KR. I

With Best Intentions They Make Up Their Minds to Get Married

List filed Oct 14 1892 names pairs Doyle Walsh Fioreavante Gallo Lyons Moynahan Hunt Beane Dolan Duffy Steele Taylor Rinn Wolmer Robin Erikson Lynch McGrath Glynn Mitchell with no further details on unions or proceedings.

John 8. Doyle Ellen M. Walsh Ruggiero Fioreavante Dilletta Gallo Patrick J. Lyons Mary Moynahan Christopher Hunt Eva M. Beane John Dolan Margaret Duffy Irvin S. Steele Sarah E. Taylor Peter Rinn Olivia Wolmer Simon Robin Adele Erikson Jeremi Lynch Annie A. McGrath John Glynn, Jr Mary J. Mitchell

List of Deaths Reported to the Registrar's Office Oct 14 1892

Death notices list in this city include George W. A. Adams recorded Oct 13, William F. Foss aged 38 listed Oct 12, Thomas M. Kelley age 75 noted Oct 13, Catharine L. Mulvey aged 64 marked Oct 12, Ellen widow aged 13 and Arcia A wife of E O Nash aged 50 noted Oct 13.

George W. A. Adams William F. Foss Thomas M. Kelley Catharine L. Mulvey Ellen M. " Soan Arcia A E .O. Nash Renee

Marriages Reported on Oct 12 13

In this city October 13 the Rev J F Kelcher joined Jeremiah Hayes and Annie M Byrne. On October 12 the Rev J N Shipman joined Alfred G Hersey and Hannah L Pendleton.

J. F. Kelcher Jeremiah Hayes Annie M. Byrne J. N. Shipman Alfred G. Hersey Hannah L. Pendleton

Pore California Wines Sale Noted

Brief item notes a wine sale with 4 bottles priced at S2 per Gailon, Blanchard & Farkar listed.

California Blanchard & Farkar

South Boston Political Buzz and Local Meetings

South Boston residents discuss the Democratic senatorial candidate as Republicans threaten to win if Democrats misstep. The South Boston Citizens' Association held a sparse meeting at Gray's Hall while events include GOP speakers Jesse Gove Krebs Jr and Bromwich plus Eaton Spinney. Reverend Hinman will discuss Borden murder case and sermons, with a Sunday Washington Hall gathering for Ward 15 Legislature candidate Thomas J. Canavan in Crri Port.

H and I South Boston Eaton Spinney Frank Haven Hinman Fourth Presbyterian Church Borden Heaven Washington Hall Thomas J. Canavan Crry Port

Railroads seek quick Supreme Court ruling on mileage ticket law

The Post reports railroads and officials push for a constitutional ruling on Hutchins interchangeable mileage tickets. New York & New England ordered such tickets marking non-acceptance by other roads, not yet on sale. Attorney General questions if the law compels acceptance or permits ordinary mileage tickets on any road. A local test on the N E road found the ticket unconvincing to the conductor.

Supreme Court Hutchins Kendall New York & New England Lerely Post

Massachusetts Delegation Leaves for Chicago Exposition

Gov Russell leads a Massachusetts state delegation from the State House at 4:20 PM to travel by boat and train to Chicago for the Columbian Exposition. The crew will visit Philadelphia Washington and other points before arrival. A ball and banquet for the president and a civic parade mark the trip with return set for Oct 25.

Commonwealth William E. Russell Massachusetts Doric Hall State House Chicago Providence Fall River Jersey City Philadelphia Washington Harper’s Ferry Alleghanies Martinsburg Cumberland Deer Park Mountain Lake Park Oakland Waing Auditorium Hotel United States Harrison Fair Buildings Boston

Bids For Library Wiring And Carpenter Work

The Boston Public Library trustees received bids for electric wiring and carpenter work on the new building. Wiring bids: Mather Electric Company 20900, C and C Electric Motor Company 27500, General Electric Company 15472 plus four dollars per light, others noted. Carpenter bids: Woodbury and Leighton 97470, Norcross Brothers 95665, Ira G Hersey 37000 with 2500 deduction if the reception room is omitted. Bids given to the Mayor for decision.

Boston Public Library Mather Electric Company C. & C. Electric Motor Company General Electric Company Woodbury & Leighton Norcross Bros Ira G. Hersey

Corrupt Practices Act Copies Available

Copies of the Corrupt Practices Act with a summary of provisions may be obtained by applying to secretary Merrill Wyman Jr at 77 Sparks Street Cambridge and from officers of the league and at headquarters of the Republican State committee the Democratic State committee the Young Men's Democratic Club and the Republican Club of Massachusetts

Merrill Wyman, Jr Sparks Street Cambridge League Republican State Committee Democratic State Committee Young Men’s Democratic Club Republican Club of Massachusetts

Watterson to Deliver Dedicatory Address at World’s Fair

Louisville editor Henry Watterson has accepted an invitation to give the dedicatory address at the World’s Fair, announced from Louisville. The Courier-Journal confirms his participation in the opening ceremonies.

Louisville Henry Wasterson Courier-Journal

Street's Turn J Gordon Street Faces Assault Charge

J Gordon Street editor of the Republican was arraigned in Superior Criminal Court on an assault with intent to kill charge against Elijah R Stewart. The Sept 9 shooting at 80 Fayette Street led to a verdict of assault and battery for Street. Jury seating was difficult. adjournment set for Monday.

J. Gordon Street Republican Braley Superior Criminal Court Elijah R. Stewart Fayette Street Street Stewar Atter E. G. Walker M. J. Sughrue Stewart

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