Clerks Clash Over Civility in Boston Stores
Boston shoppers and clerks exchange views on civility in large shops. A reader defends local merchants against a stranger’s critique while clerks from Jordan Marsh, R H White, and others defend their courtesy and deny systematic obstruction of information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Post
The
Yeity
Europe
Jordan, Marsh & Co
Gwen
R. H. White &Co
Houghton & Dutton
Houston & Henderson
Lynn man nabbed after street money grab in Haymarket
John Donnigan chased Cornelius Lynch after a theft in Haymarket square. Lynch, 28, denied the bills and attempted to swallow them before police recovered the two notes and planned to charge him with larceny from the person in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Donnigan
Lynn
Haymarket Square
Donnigan
Lynch
Witty Yankee Trade Ends With Farmer Outwitting Music Man
A Boston drummer recalls a New York tale of an aged farmer who dodges a piano purchase scam. The farmer avoids cash tricks by delaying payment until dividend day, then pays with the piano bought on trust. The music dealer and banker miss the spoil, while the farmer preserves his clever edge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Boston
UPTON’S ROLE IN HARVARD FOOTBALL CIRCLES
Harvard fans debate Intercollegiate Football Association moves and Joe Upton’s possible varsity return. A rumor of a bet sparked a staged appearance, now disputed, while opinions diverge on Yale Pennsylvania and Wesleyan alignments and the future of the Penn-Yale game and the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Intercollegiate Football Association
Joe Upton
Upton
Stevenson
Hinkey
Williams
Cornell
Joe
Intercollegiate Association
Princeton
Pennsylvania
King
Balliel
Yale
Wesleyan
University of Pennsylvania
Association
Mackie
Deeee
Five Polish workers struck by cholera in Kiel
Deaths from cholera rise in Kiel with five Polish laborers attacked today and two more who fell ill Friday dying this morning in Berlin reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Kiel
Little Italy on a Saturday Night Rampage in Boston
A Boston reporter tours the North End Italian quarter with Sgt. Rosatto, describing crowded shops, barrooms, the Italian Theatre and dance halls. He notes strong Italian presence, lively street talk, and quick tempers with a tendency toward using knives when provoked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old North End
North Square
Rosatto
Station 1
Italy
North End
John ‘Rosatto
Giacomo
Giovanni
Cain
North Street
Hotel d'Italia
Rinaldo
Boston
Unday
New York Registration Totals Rise Over Years
New York reports total registration at 265,948 for the city. This compares with 218,923 in 1889, 244,970 in 1890, 201,523 in 1891 and 200,647 in 1892, showing a steady increase over the years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Waterfront Update on Local Vessels and Repairs
The Portland steamer lies high and dry on McKie's Railway after bottom scraping. Katahdin and City of Boston undergo seasonal removal and repairs. Various craft report minor collisions and damage with limited costs, while yacht America spur remains cataloged. The Dolphin cruiser arrived, standing by the navy yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Boston
McKie
Katahdin
Bangor
City of
Winnisimmet Ferry Company
John H. Pace
Campbell's
Chelsea
Amy Hanson
Welcome
T Wharf
East Boston
Barkentine
Bruce Hawkins
Brunswick
George McQuesten & Co
Flora
Temple
Pleiades
A. E. Herrick
Winnisimmet
Dolphin
Navy Yard
Middleboro votes to buy gas and electric plant
At a large town meeting on Oct. 29 the town approved municipal lighting by purchasing the Middleboro plant for up to 6300, authorized bonds totaling 75000 repayable in up to thirty years, and created a committee paid 40 to complete the deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleboro Depot
Middleboro Gas and Electric
Massachusetts Divorce and Custody Notices in Suffolk Probate
Legal notices from the Suffolk Superior Court announce Bertha C Reynolds seeking a divorce from Frederick L Reynolds with alimony request, and Josephine Lunt seeking protection and support from Charles A Lunt. Notices require publication in The Boston Post and mailed service, with court dates in early December and November respectively.
Notices of Probate Licenses for Boston Estates
Suffolk Superior Court and Probate Court publish notices regarding estates of Margaret Banning and Cornelius O'Brien. Executrix Lucy Doyle seeks license to sell half the real estate for legacies. Abby O'Brien seeks letters testamentary without bond. Notices require appearances, publications, and attestations by October 14, 1893.
Adoption petition and divorce notices from Massachusetts courts
The document records several probate notices and petitions from Boston area courts involving adoption pleas, divorces, and estate administrations. Names include Alyvan Richardson, Fanny McKeen, Mary Hewitt, programs for guardianship and adminship, with dates and court actions across 1893. It lists publication requirements in the Boston Post and various county courts in Suffolk and Middlesex.
Notice of Attorney Application in District of Massachusetts
District of Massachusetts notice dated October 26 1893 states that John Woodbury of Lynn has applied to M G Stetson for admission as an attorney and counsellor of the U S Circuit Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District of Massachusetts
Bostop
Circuit Court of the United States
John Woodbury
Lynn
Chen
Min G. Stetson
U.S. Circuit Court
Boston Probate Notices and Administrations in Suffolk
Public probate notices from Boston Suffolk recount wills and estates. Names include Hannah Kiley Timothy OBrien Marshall Lincoln Ann One Henry Har Seep Mead Chm and executors like John J. Cer Wed with administrators Charles A. McDokough and Joseph Ner, all detailing required claims and bond terms for 19th century estates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Lincoln
Boston
Suffolk
Greans
Charles A. McDokough
Admr
Ann
Jose H Ner
Probate Court Settles Seventh Account in Howe Estate
In Middlesex County probate proceedings for Jubal Howe of Newton, trustee William Rowditch presents seventh account. Citations require appearance at Cambridge Probate Court on the second Tuesday of November 1883 at nine oclock in the forenoon to show cause why allowance should not be granted. Publication in the Boston Post three weeks prior. Witness Hiram I Harriman, Esquire, acting judge, October 20, 1893.
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Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Suffolk
Superior Court
Boston
Frederick N. Rernolds
County of
The
Boston West
Bowton
Charles A. Lunt
Asus
Boston Post
John W. McKim
Esquire
Elijah George
Fanezer Gay
Massachusetts
Margareyd Bannican
Pembroke
Plymouth
Lucy B. Doyle
Commonwealth OF Mansachushus
Cornelius O'Brien
Sald
Abby O'Brien
Auldimmty
Boxton Post
John W. Meim
Bluah Georg
Register
Tanlianiag
Asi
Middlesex
A.D
Cambridge
Imbel
Dibellec
Nbel
Theo
C. Hurd
Tee
Bostoh
Francis Dr. Hewitt
Jos
A. Willard
Henry E. Bellew
Ann McCarthy
Saii County
McCarthy
Ant
Vera Witness
Eaquire
Eluah George
Commonwealth OF
Sachushus
Tne
MA E Woon
Said
Cation
Br Bal
Hannah Wood
Commonwealth OF Massacht
Angeline T. Capen
Bost
Andrew J. Capen
Speen
Roaton Post
John W. McKim, Esquire
Jah George
William H. Bailey
William H. Batley
Hiram I. Harriman
Ss. H. Folsom
Charley B. Gillies
Frank PD. Gillies
Trabate
Godfrey Uzinger
Mary Lowise Uzinger
Sald Oston
Levat
Bluah George
P. and
J. M. Sullivan
Executrix
State Street
Commonwealth OF Manslag
Lavinia P
Prarkeh
Burleigh Vrase
Rostan
Beston
Keequire
Elitah George
Commonwealth OF Mwassachuesetts
Norfolk
Augustus Aspinwall
Brookline
Liam I. Bowditch
Fred C. Bowditch
Imana A. Tappan
Ellen A. Hulett
George White
Jonathan Cobb
Commonwealth OF Massachuusetts
Luther P. Chase
Charlotte A
Chase
Michael Carlan
John Carlan
William Tunt
Thomas 40
Lundy
Elitate George
Edward A. Wild
William J. Bowditch
Holden
Dedham
Boxton
Essquire
Jonathan Corb
Stassachu
D'robate
Hannah Kiley
John J. Cer
of Norfolk
Noston
Deford
Jubal Howe
Newton
Ann J. Howe
William
Rowditch
Hiram I
Harriman
Jonas C. Gu'son
Edward H. Gipson
William I. Bowditch
Hiram FP. Herriman
Oss
Theresa Munz
Roston
Seid County
Gresting
Rudolph Munz
John W, Vmeliin
Meguire
Elltah Georgh
Tegister
Dassachtesetts
FE. Blaisdell
Anna BE
Blaisdela
Carlisle
Charles Stockwell
A. Hulse
Charles H. Welch
Bakatt
Blais DU
Ezra R. Blatsdell
Holt
Ming
John W. Mekim
Probate notices from Massachusetts for multiple estates
Middlesex probate court calls on Jonas C. Guson and others to show cause why final accounts and wills should not be allowed. Theresa Munz and Anna Blaisdell estates face citations for letters testamentary and real estate assignments. Citizens must publish notices in the Boston Post and appear on specified November dates to respond.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Theatro Italiana
New York’s
Reynolds
Frederick L. Reynolds
Calais
Maine
Waldoboro
Lhellee
Augusta
New Brunswick
Mill Town
Commonwealth
Bertha C. Reynolds
Josephine Lunt
Theodore M. Osborne
Alyvan
Richardson
Foundlin
Percince
Frederic Alvan
John B. McKeen
Marcel
Libellee
Crites
Koston
Corte
Neliane
Ainers
John B. McKeth
Reaton
A. D
Harry
Ls McKeen
Mi Saase
Fanny McKeen
Justicia
Mary Hewitt
R. Hewitt
Jersey City
New Jersey
Vroncis R. Hewitt
Francis Ewitt
Rowton
A. PD
Francia R. Hewitt
Ann Clarke
KA Connors
Admx
Mary A. Morse
Edwin Morse
Heaton
John McDonald
Iward W. McDonald
Laura E. Folsom
Shaileigh
Admi
Ann Lamb
Saldom Tate
Neseen
Lamb
Adair
Noticy
Frodate Notices
Timothy O'Brien
Ruffolk
Thomas Dean
Notich
Bulfolg
Riles
Honda
Ulred
Doston
CHM
Onmliie
C. Gratas
Adnis
Besten
Ann Reardon
B. Corbett
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