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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1889

Page

8

Ory meetings and local civic notes stir Boston

President Whitney will meet the Roslindale delegation at 81 Milk Street to discuss street car service. Delegates J. D. W. French and John M. Woods attend the American Forestry Congress in Philadelphia. Andrew Burton presided at a New Hampshire Club dinner at the Revere House with about fifty gentlemen present. The New England General Ticket and Passenger Agents Association held its semiannual meeting. A State Street caving incident closed streets temporarily, with gravel filled quickly. Kennan lectures draw huge crowds and date promises. New York & New England Railroad offices move to a French's wharf building, to be named the New England building.

Whitney Roslindale West End Street Railway Company Milk Street J. D. W. French Boston John M. Woods Somerville American Forestry Congress Philadelphia Andrew Burton New Hampshire Club Revere House W. G. Myers Portsmouth W. T. Thayer Concord J. A. Spalding M. J. Pratt A. Carter New Hampshire A. Haley New Market N. H George McQuesten N. Barnard George. F. Richards G. W. Grover John Carr John K. Bruce Milford Georges. Rogers Lebanon John Stebbins C. H. V. Smith New England General Ticket and Passenger Agents’ Association Pathfinder Railroad Guide Co. T. Hempstead F. E. Boothby C. H. Waite F. H. Kingsbury State and Washington Streets Boyer Congress Street Postoffice Square Water Department Kennan Lyceum New York & New England Railroad Company French’s Wharf Summer Street New England Building Railway Company

Brookline Damages Case and Multiple Civil Dockets

Norfolk County Superior Court civil sitting lists petitions for damages over Brookline Pond Avenue grade raise of 1887 with verdicts for petitioners. Other entries include writ of entry in Quincy and multiple listed cases with parties and counsel names.

Norfolk County Superior Court Dedham PitMan John Panter Brookline Bridget McManus Pond Avenue Drew A. M. Lyman M. CG A. Williams George F. Wilson Alonzo Dutpe Quincy Demandant J. E. Tirrell J. L. Eldridge

Brookline Postoffice Superintendent Fogarty Arrested

Isley M Fogarty superintendent of the Brookline Postoffice was arrested on a $600 bond for embezzling money order funds A deputy marshal and Inspector J D Hall led the investigation revealing a $60 deficiency and a slip in the drawer showing funds diverted for his own use Fogarty known for a fine reputation has long served in the post office moving from East Cambridge to Brookline with no suggested criminal intent.

Isley M. Fogarty Brookline Fogarty Cambridge George I. Brown

Rumor of a New Tremont Theatre in Bowdoin Square

A Boston report claims a large Bowdoin square building once a stable could be torn down to host a second tier theatre under prominent managers led by Eugene Tompkins. No definite plans exist, Fullam heirs own the site, and Tompkins says he would lease a play house but doubts his involvement. The block fronts Court Street with 72 by 200 feet depth and has housed horses since 1809, with rare small fires.

Tremont Theatre Boston Farge Bowdoin Square Maynard Eugene Tompkins Boston Theatre Fullam Mgr.Tompkins Coolidge Bulfinch Place

New England Woman's Press Association Social Meeting

The New England Woman's Press Association held its first social of the season at Parker House. Speakers discussed Juvenile Literature with notes from Mrs. M. E. Blake and Miss Charlotte Allen, among others, followed by tea for about 100 ladies and readings by Helen Campbell and Olive Homans.

New England Woman's Press Association Parker House M. E. Blake Blake Dickens Thackeray Sallie Joy White Kate Tannatt Woods Charlotte Allen Young Idea Helen Winslow E. M. Gosse Cora Stuart Wheeler Mattie Owler Edith Perry Istelle M. HA. Merrill Harris Chauncy Hall School Helenampbell Museum Little Joe Olive Homans

Maritime Exhibition Opens With Historic Models Display

The first Washington shipment arrived Tuesday for the maritime exhibition featuring National Museum and Smithsonian pieces including Ericcson models and the Monitor drawing. The show opens Monday November 4 at 9 am with four bands in a continuous program and a New England Passenger Agents meeting held Tuesday on Federal Street to discuss reduced rate travel to the event. Exhibitors report over 300 million dollars in capital represented by participants.

Washington National Museum Smithsonian Institution Ericcson New England Passener Athfinder Federal Street

The Fall Fashions From Chandler Co

Chandler & Co of Winter Street showcases a new fall and winter collection with striped French novelties bold borders tiny checks and plain goods with mottled borders in greens garnets heliotrope and old rose. Silk displays feature pompadour satins and floral decorations while children’s Gretchen coats Jacquard patterns and Duchess Kid Grove accessories highlight a refined, durable lineup.

House of Chandler & Co Winter Street Post Kid Grove Amolls

Dramatic notes on Miss Marlowe and upcoming plays

The report highlights Miss Marlowe’s Boston debut as Parthenia in The Hunchback and praises Ingomar as touching. It notes limited runs for Ben-My-Chree, with Glaudian and other titles scheduled later in the week. It also mentions advance box office sales for Richard Mansfield’s Globe production and seat prices up to $1.50.

Miss Marlowe Hollis Street Boston

Delta Kappa Epsilon Public Exercises at Tremont Temple

Public exercises closed the forty third annual New England Alumni Association convention. Reverend Winslow offered prayer and the fraternity ode was sung by delegates. George Marden welcomed all in a facetious address as Winfield Scott Slocum spoke in place of John D. Long. General Samuel I. Hunt was introduced, and the benediction closed the event with the Little Brown Jug tune. Officers named: Charles H. Forbes president, E D Raymond and W K Ball vice presidents, W Dutton and B W Sherman secretaries.

Delta Kappa Epsilon New England Alumni Association Tremont Temple William ©. Winslow D.D Tau Hamilton Corbin George KE. Marden Benjamin R. Bulkley Beta Phi Rochester Georgia Marden Winfield Scott Slocum Omega Amherst John D. Long Slocum Samuel I. Hunt Board of Trustees University of Cincinnati Charles H. Forbes Brown E. D. Raymond W. K. Ball University of Michigan W. §. Dutton Aaelbert College B. W. Sherman Middlebury College

Somerville YMCA Holds Second Annual Meeting

The Somerville Young Men's Christian Association convened for its second annual meeting last evening with President William M Armstrong in the chair. The treasury stood at 25 dollars with 300 members. Officers elected include President William M Armstrong Vice-President W B Savage Treasurer I E Hodgkins Recording Secretary V L Teele. Rev Edward S Tead gave an address at Prospect Hill Congregational Church.

Somerville Young Men’s Christian Association William M. Armstrong W. B. Savage I. E. Hodgkins V L. Teele Edward 8. Tead Prospect Hill Congregational Church

Springer Bros. Cloaks Advertise Comfort and Style

Springer Bros at 500 Washington Street promotes cloaks described as comfortable and handsome. The ad emphasizes warmth and fashion, highlighting the shop as a source for stylish outerwear in the city.

Springer Bros Washington Street

Buseelling Advice Prompts Reader to Check Advertisements

A fragment urges readers to consult G. W. Simmons & Co. for understanding Buseelling and related meanings. The note hints at consulting the firm's advertisements for clarity.

Sanger Nominated for Third District Court Judge

At a weekly Executive Council meeting Chester F. Sanger was nominated by the Governor for judge of the Third District Court of Eastern Middlesex, vice Orcutt, resigned. Also authorized was settlement with Fitchburg railroad over Hoosac Tunnel and Troy and Greenfield lines. State claimed 15338.31 at 1886 end. railroad contended overpayment of 531864. Arbitration and court actions followed, with Robinson empowered to settle for 789194 in full.

Executive Council Chester F. Sanger Third District Court Eastern Middlesex Orcutt Robinson Fitchburg Railroad Commonwealth Railway Corporation Hoosac Tunnel Troy & Greenfield Torrey

Banquet Highlights Temperance Event At United States Hotel

About 100 guests attended the Father Mathew Temperance Association banquet at the United States Hotel with dignitaries including Lieutenant-Governor Brackett and Mayor Hart. Ten minute speeches followed by music from Dunbar's orchestra. Governor Ames sent a letter opposing total abstinence but urging moderation. Notable arrivals at various hotels included numerous named guests from cities such as St. Louis Hartford New York London and Providence among others.

Father Mathew (Temperance) Association United States Brackett Hart O'Brien P. A. McKenna Marlboro J. H. O'Neil Dunbar Ames Furniture Club Arkwright Club Young Vendome W. D. Henry St. Louis Varick New York George Roberts Hartford Hathorn Providence Frost J. Smith Dover N. H G. H. Batchelder United L. Dunbar Meadville Penn A D. de Veaux L. Hartshorn Savannah Jacob Weil Hugh E. Smith Los Angeles Cal H. Knight and Son Exeter Henry Kohn Conn Tremont North Bassett Lexington H. Sass Charleston WT. Davis Plymouth J. R. Carter Newark N. J. BR Hollins St. Nashville Lenn George P. Pen Bar Harbor F. Hunt Cincinnati O. Young Philadelphia Robert McNabb Montreal Revere Charles Howard Providence & Worcester Railroad Lancaster George H. Babbitt Eneral Am. Kn, Co Bellows Falls Henry Prew R. J George Ordronaux Roslyn Crawford David Longenecker Harrisburg E. M. Smith Denver, Co Cy van Wagner Syracuse E. E. Stevens Portland J. M Lean Minisnook Minn O. iv L. Drury J. John N. B Theodore Munroe Montclair

Protection of Animals Reports Progress at Massachusetts Meetings

At an October directors meeting the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the American Humane Education Society reported grants. A drinking fountain for animals at Beacon street Brookline and Brighton avenues was approved with water to run by mid November. Prizes for public and parochial schools were approved with a $300 prize by The American Humane Education Society. The committee to award the prize includes J K E Clement, John Dickin son, Edwin P Seaver. Prosecution data show 181 complaints in the quarter and 653 cases prosecuted. 234 horses removed from work and 226 animals humanely killed. The Bands of Mercy chapters total 6901.

Massachusetts Society For the Prevention of Cruelty American Humane Education Society Angell Boston Water Board Beacon Street Brookline Brighton Avenues Boston School Committee Archbishop Williams J. KE. H. Clement Boston Transcript John Dickinson Massachusetts State Board of Education Edwin P. Seaver Boston Public Schools Massachusetts Boston Society Bands of Mercy

Roxbury Horse Guard Anniversary Celebration

The Roxbury Horse Guard Troop D marked its 28th anniversary under Captain David F. Henderson with a 10:46 a.m. parade from Bacon Hall, a noon march through State Street, and a 3:30 p.m. return. Nearly 309 guests attended, and the day ended with an evening dance at Bacon Hall.

Roxbury Bacon Hall

Spoils System Shakeup At Custom House

New York October 16 Charles A Taylor cashier at the custom house has resigned W L Bostwick of Ithaca chosen for the position The salary is 5000 per year Taylor is a Democrat and Bostwick is a Republican

New York Charles A. Taylor The Custom House W. L. Bostwick Ithaca Taylor Bostwick

City wins license fee suit against Western Union

Philadelphia court verdict grants the city $14,438.43 against Western Union Telegraph Co for license fees of 1 per pole and 250 per mile for 1886 87 88. Earlier 1833 34 case was decided for the city and sent to a referee. the Supreme Court sustained the lower court finding.

Philadelphia Western Union Telegraph Company United States Circuit Court Hare Common Pleas Court Supreme Court Teleraph

Fishermen Wrecked Off Cuttyhunk in Gale Tragedy

Captain John Flanders and two sailors drowned after their small boat capsized while attempting to reach shore for life saving assistance. The Tulip and Nannie schooners dragged ashore at Cuttyhunk Harbor as a gale raged on October 16. The Humane Society rescued the Nannie crew, and the Tulip lay wrecked near the channel tap. Captain Flanders, about 45, was a renowned pilot in these waters.

New Beptorp Tulip Nannie Cuttyhunk Harbor Anchorage John Flanders Arthur Borden Samuel Peckham The Humane Society Tapntn Channel Flanders

General Hartranft In Critical Condition Update

Philadelphia reports General John F. Hartranft remains gravely ill with pneumonia, Morristown, Penn. source says his condition is critical and friends fear the worst.

Hartranft Philadelphia Public Ledger Morristown Penn John F. Hartranft

Morley sewing patent cases in circuit court

United States Circuit Court heard jointly actions by Morley Sewing Machine Company against Shute and Mathison et al. over alleged infringement of the Morley button sewing machine patent issued January 4, 1881. A related contempt and attachment petition cites prior injunctions and alleged violations by Mathison and Thairlwall. Attorneys listed for plaintiffs and defendants.

United States Circuit Court Colit J. Morley Sewing Machine Company Benjamin A. Shute Same Joseph Mathison Morley James H. Morley Standard Button Fastening Company Mathison Thairlwall Tts Fathhison Heard F. Thurston Ambrose Hastman J. BE. Magnadier Edward 5. Beach George I. Smith

Carpenter acquitted in mail letters case in district court

United States District Court on Oct 16 reported Frank Randall was acquitted of taking letters belonging to John Stark before delivery. Jury deliberating on Joseph J. Slade and Milvin C. Rust for counterfeit in half dollars as W. B. Gale defended the defendants and Hall prosecuted for the government.

United States District Court Carpenter J. K. Frank Randall John Stark Joseph J. Slade Milvin C. Rust W. B. Gale Hall

Court Dockets Show Multiple Civil Actions and Divorces

A compilation of cases including No 2456 George H Scovell vs Jane N Mooney for 6636 in goods. verdict for plaintiff. No 2464 Samuel W Spotford vs Walter Barry for 3154. verdict for plaintiff 1350. Other listings include No 1654 Mary L Walker vs Philip A Spofford for 4487. several cases with damages and defenses. various sessions note suspensions, trials, and judge Aldrich.

George H. Scovell Jane N. Mooney Baker J. $. Patton Samuel W. Spotford Walter Barry H. J. Edwards W. B. Orcutt Mary L. Walker Philip A. Spofford Rae C. F. Paige Booth Hale Walker Spotted Fogg Lawrence Scott Haynes McKean Reed Thornton Foor Sears Stillings Turner Kingdon Hough Old Col Ilig Irons Harrington

Larceny and other cases heard in Municipal Court

October 16 criminal session heard Curtis J John Scott for larceny in two counts was sentenced to five months at the House of Correction Francis P Lee for converting property to his own use placed on probation Antoine Perry charged with non support ordered to recognize 200 for appearance November 20 Thomas Gallagher for larceny fined 20 dollars without costs

Curtis J. John Scott House of Correction Francis P. Lee Antoine Perry Thomas Gallagher

Mystic Park fall meeting yields two harness records by The Seer

At Mystic Park on Oct 16 the fall meeting showcased two fast pacers. The Seer, owned by A M Garcelon, won the 2:29 class with a self record of 2.22½. Country Girl dominated the 2:25 pacing, taking first money with Lexington Chief and Dirigo Maid following in the heats.

Mystic Park A. M. Garcelon SCP Kbs Hi W. Brown Ch. S. Anganio John Trout Ch. m. Chevalita J. A. Snow Degs Puritan Wenees Bom Cccesseee Lexington Chief Dirigo Maid Country Girl Mertie Lexington Chie P. Longley H. A. Worthley J.B. Woodbury B. m Brown B. m. Merfie B. G. Retainer

Superior Court Crime Dockets From 1848 to 1999

The record lists multiple cases with names such as Thompson and O Malley from 1848 to 1999. It includes assault and larceny charges, breaking and entering, embezzlement, and liquor law violations. Notable entries involve Saine v. Battle manslaughter and Saine v. Murphy assault cases.

Superior Criminal Court Thompson J. Thomas O’malley House of Correction R. G. Bucker Thomas Perault Em- Massachusetts Reformatory Thomas F. Gonnelly Commonwealth Vy Saine Battle Doherty Booth Same Washington

Greene Vs Conkey contract and tort over Crescent Beach cottage

Superior Court in Salem on October 16 held two actions, one by Mason J. No 5241 2 Greene against Conkey for dispossessing a cottage leased at Crescent Beach, with defense a general denial and jury out. the other Cox v City of Lynn No 6262 for damages to a team due to alleged highway defect, defense general denial. Proceedings list attorneys for both sides and several admiralty style entries.

HamMond Mary Dillon South Boston Railroad Company Onarch R. M. Morse, Jr Joseph Bennett William Gaston M. F. Dickinson, Jr George EL. Smith Old Colony Railroad M. Morton, Jr J. A. Benton, Jr Smith Old Colony Glynn Boston Wells Perley O’ua'reghan Bos Longacre Bostonton Con. Prod. Co Fox Saunders Russ Issex County Salem

Superior Court verdicts in Barnstable County cases

In Yarmouth on October 16 the jury returned a $134 damages verdict for the plaintiff in the case Joseph D. Bloomer v Daniel W Nickerson and trustee. In Eastern Harbor Meadows and Beaches v Solomon B Rich J H Hopkins represented the plaintiffs and flarkiman the defendant. The lands cover a beach meadow and flat area at Beachy Point Truro. the proprietors claim a 1825 corporate formation and jurisdiction within the old township.

Barnstable County Yarmouth Sherman Joseph D. Bloomer Daniel W. Nickerson Eastern Harbor Meadows Solomon _B. Rich J. H. Hopkins Flarkiman Truro Beachy Point

Woman Suffrage Sociable Opens Season at Tremont Temple

The first woman suffrage sociable of the season met in Tremont Temple Chapel with Mrs. E N L Walton presiding. Speakers included Mrs Lucy Stone and Henry Blackwell, Olivia Nebhtel of the South Carolina W C T U, and Miss Cora E K Smith among others. A suffrage song, supper, and readings by Mrs Walton and others followed, with letters of regret from William Lloyd Garrison to Mrs Mary Livermore.

Tremont Temple Chapel E. N. L. Walton West Newton Lucy Stone Mary F. Fastman Henry Bb. Blackwell Olivia Nebhtel South Carolina Chrestensen Beaufort 8. C Lucia Tr. Ames Eastman Judge Hemiup Minneapolis Walton William Lloyd Garrison Mary Livermore Anna Sargent Hunt The Home Mission Echo Augusta Jennie A. Saunders California

Preying on Charitable People By False Pretenses Arrest

A man calling himself Charles M Gormley was arrested by Patrolman Ringer of Station 16 on a charge of obtaining money under false pretences. He solicited subscriptions by claiming a seriously injured bearer needed aid, collecting sums from Boston area residents totaling 8700 before discarding his list on Warren Street Charlestown.

Charles M. Gormley Ringer Station 16 Gormley Sear Boston Warren Street Charlestown

Boston Society of Civil Engineers Tours Winchester Sewage Works

The Boston Society of Civil Engineers met last evening for a formal literary entertainment of personal narratives from members who visited Europe. About forty members toured Winchester works in the afternoon, observing the board for demi-lished by the Boston Water, under car treatment of sewage, explained by Assistant Engineer arned, a society member.

Society OF Civil Engineers Boston Society of Civil Engineers Europe Winchester Astaber Boston Arned

Market Activity in Boots and Shoes and Light-Weight Coal Demand

The article notes active demand in boots and shoes with many bry ars on the market and good orders. Light-weight coal shows marked demand and manufacturers report improving trade. Fair goods movement, duplication orders, and jobbers pushing makers to fulfill stock, leaving small inventories for the new season. Men’s wear goods lead demand with improvements in women’s goods and age shows. West South and New England shipments show encouragement with buyers purchasing freely.

Falr Oods New England

Market Report on South American Hides Prices

Large movement in Buenos Ayres hides with 40 000 traded and prices around 15 cents. Cordova hides sold at 15 to 15 4 cents. Western buff around 5 to 6 cents. seconds and Bs 4 to 4.5 cents. Southern hides modest sales for dry at 7.5 cents and green salted at 3.4 cents. New England hides in moderate demand, buyers favored.

New York New England

Brockton men fined for cruelty to a horse

John Hayes of Brockton and John O'Brien of East Bridgewater were fined $100 and $50 respectively, each with costs, yesterday at Brockton for cruelty to a horse.

John Hayes Brockton John O’brien East Bridgewater

Atchison stockholders urged to test property claims

The note urges stockholders to seek a close investigation as to property differences from representation. It notes 12,000 Atchison holders are poorer yet wiser and suggests buying Colchis Mining at $10 to recoup losses. Officers listed include Robert G. Ingersoll and others with R. H. Whitney & Co. handling payments at 75 State Street Boston.

Atchison Colchis Mining Company Robert G. Ingersoll New York Chas. D Jenkins M.D Boston Herbert Parsons Nathan Cleaves Portland Chas. E- Coon W. B. Pelton Milwaukee John H. Dyer R. H. Whitney & Co State Street

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