Sudbury and Wayland Celebrate Centennial Age of Towns
Sudbury and Wayland mark a historic celebration with visitors, parades, and a program led by Boston official Homer Rogers and President Baldwin of the Boston Young Men's Christian Union. The event honors colonial history, local schools, and civic progress, featuring addresses, a procession, and a town hall dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland
Baldwin
Boston
Homer Rogers
Sudbury
Old
Commonwealth
Massachusetts Bay Colony
East Sudbury
R. T. Lombard
Wadsworth
Brocklebanis
Sharp
Howe
Red Horse Tavern
Longfellow
Robert Gordon
William EH. Baldwin
Boston Young Men’s Christian Union
Peter Cooper
New York
Cooper Institute of New York
Robert Collyer
Elihu Burritt
Enoch Pratt
Massachusetts
Hombie
Baltimore
United States
Christian Churches
America
South Sudbury
Central Massachusetts
Atherton W. Rogers
E. H. Atwood
Fitchburg
Cochituate
James
Masasachusetts
Middlesex County
D. W. Richardson
Trefton
Sam
Belamy
Alfred S. Hudson
Ayer
Water Fit to Drink? Cochituate Supply Under Fire
Boston engineers reveal contrasting analyses on Cochituate water and artesian samples. A chemist finds artesian water unfit for domestic use due to solids and ammonia. Cochituate water proves safe for boilers but not for drinking, challenging Water Board assurances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Board
Boston
Mass
Street
U.S
Err
Cambridge
Cochituate
Sudbury
Wood
Unknown man found in river near Shepard's wharf
A body estimated at fifty five years old, five feet eight inches, about 180 pounds, was discovered floating in the water off Shepard's wharf around 2 pm yesterday. He wore dark clothing and had a gray mustache and chin whiskers. The body was removed to City Hospital morgue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepard’s Wharf
City Hospital
Horsford's Acid Phosphate for the Tired Brain
An old advertisement claims Horsford's Acid Phosphate remedies fatigue from over-exertion and urges readers to try it for renewed vigor and mental alertness. The copy highlights quick relief and a tonic function, typical of patent medicines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horsford
Dorchester Yacht Club Wins Pewter Cups In Three Races
The Dorchester Yacht Club completed its second annual cruise with a day of racing from Thompson's Island to Marblehead and Gloucester. Ianthe won the schooner class and Rondina the sloops, with America and Galatea taking pewter cups for best averages. The fleet, including Diana Bohemian and Galatea, faced light winds and becalmed seas before finishing after midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ianthe
Rondina
America
Galatea
Dorchester Yacht Club
Thompson’s Island
Diana
Soley
Bohemian
W. T. Lambert
Clytie
Henry W. Savage
Charles L. Davenport
Commodore Soley
Nahant
Annie
Marblehead
Saracen
Laathe
Gloucester
Provincetown
Yacht America
B. F. Butler
Ethel
Malvena
Iantha
Vice-Commeodore Lambert
RON i Ie
Milvena
Sescessesencse
NOWAY
Kcee Ae Ieee
Philip Little
Anthe
Cups for the Newport races announced by New York Yacht Club
New York Yacht Club offers three cups for Newport races Sept 17 18 and 19. Captain Morgan prizes include 350 for third class schooners sloops cutters yawls, 150 for 30 to 40 foot sloops, cutters yawls, and 100 for 26 to 30 foot sloops. Time limits five hours. second prizes if four or more start. Entries accepted by 5 pm the day before each race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
New York
Rogers
E. D. Morgan
New York Yacht Club
Morgan
Tor Aacit
Fast Cats to Race Monday at Corinthian Yacht Club
Twenty entries are listed for the Corinthian Yacht Club race to be held Monday at Providence R I. The event draws speed boats and local sailors with excitement building for the forthcoming blue water challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. L
Spectan
Corinthian Yacht Club
First Regatta of the Club Draws Keen Attendance
The article notes the club’s final captains will all race in a lively regatta. Rivalries add excitement and ensure friends will attend the event at the theatre, marking the young club’s inaugural regatta and promising strong interest.
South Boston Yacht Club Holds Monthly Meeting
The regular monthly meeting at City Point was well attended. After routine business the ladies' cruise was finalized for next Saturday to Willows Salem for a clambake. Over twenty boats will sail, with many lady friends expected to join. The fleet will return to anchorage Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Boston Yacht Club
City Point
the Willows
Salem
Governor Ames Sails to New York Guests at Marblehead Race
Governor Ames travels with Adjutant General Dalton on board yacht Sapphire to Marblehead where Sloop Kathleen sails for New York. Eastern Yacht Club hosts three entrants Verena Chiquita and Alice for tomorrow’s race. all yachts have arrived for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marblehead
Kathleen
William Whitlock
New York
Sapphire
John Stetson
Governor Ames
Dalton
Verena
Chiquita
Alice
Movements of yachts on Sept 4 at Milford and Rockport
Steam yachts Sagamore Ella and Loretto of Milford arrived at Vineyard Haven Sept 4 and sailed onward. Schooner yacht Foal owned by Gorden Dexter arrived from Hyannis and sailed for Newport. Sapphire and Stella also sailed early. Sloop Thera of Great Head YC arrived Marblehead today bound east with Captain G Bryden Harry Tyler and Edward Belcher aboard. All reported well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagamore
Ella
Loretto
Milford
Vineyard Haven
Foal
Gorden Dexter
Ledad
Hyannis
Newport
Sapphire
Stella
Rockport
Thera
The
Great Head
Ninth District Democrats Show Subdued Local Meeting
The P. J. Maguire Democrats, now the Democratic Association of the Ninth District, met at Friendship Hall Cabot Street. President Maguire chaired. Thomas L Noonan spoke on club objects, Edward Brennan recounted insights from the city committee meeting, noting ward residency and names of challengers. T J Mahan signaled likely support for Peter Kilroy and William L O'Donnell for Common Council seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Maguire Democrats
Democratic Association of the
Ninth District
Friendship Hal
Cabot Street
Maguire
Thomas L. Noonan
Edward R. Brennan
Democratic City Committee
Matthew Keany
Three Suspects Flee After Alley Encounter Near Tremont
Around twelve Tuesday night Officer Moran spotted three men in an alley off Dover street. They fled toward Emerald street as Officers Moran and Atis gave chase. John OConnor of 151 Broadway, South Boston, was detained and released. George Murphy was shot in the thigh after failing to stop. The third man was released. no crime traced to any of them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moran
Station 5
Dover Street
Tremont
Emerald Street
Atis
John Oconnor
Broadway
Boston
George Murphy
Murphy
O'Connor
Boston City Notes Quick Update on Local Events
The Boston Bible School opens at 9 Clinton street Cambridge at 3 p m. Morris Cochran of 2 Whittemore street fell from a window and broke his leg. Elevator accident in the Niles building on School street injures none. Flag raised over Mather School in Dorchester District by Amos R. Storer as the first Stars and Stripes over a school. Public schools reopen after summer break. Helping Hand Society declines Mr Murdock’s offer for an industrial school. Samuel Hatch & Co sell No 116 Marlboro street to William H Pitkin for 19100. London engineers visit City Engineer Jackson and tour main draining works. Voters lists begin striking unpaid taxes for 1888 1889 or unassessed poll tax for 1889 removing 10000 to 15000 names annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Bible School
Clinton Street
Cambridge
Morris Cochran
Whittemore Street
City Hospital
Niles
School S Street
Roland Blake
Mather School
Dorchester
Mgr
Amos R. Storer
Mather
Boston Public Schools
Helping Hand Society
Murdock
Huntington Avenue
Samuel Hatch & Co
Marlboro Street
William H. Pitkin
Jackson
Messrs. Mansergh, Corbett
Woodall
G.C. Torenby
Civil Engineers
London
Eng
United States
Australia
Fireman Crumdell Killed by Steamer Boom
Thomas Crumdell, a fireman on the steamer Michigan, was struck by a boom at 5:45 yesterday afternoon and knocked into the hold. He sustained a skull fracture and died within fifteen minutes. The body was taken charge of by Uncertaker Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Crumdell
Michigan
Tragic Train Death Strikes Edward Welch at Crescent Beach
Edward Welch of 24 Fulton Street Charles Town was fatally struck by a train opposite the Atlantic Hotel Crescent Beach at 10 35 last evening. The body was removed to Grove Street morgue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Welch
Fulton Street
Charlestown
Atlantic
Crescent Beach
Grove Street
Kicked by a horse leaves Charlestown man with fracture
William E. Macomber a teamster residing at 1 Simpson Court Charlestown was kicked by a horse at City Point yesterday and sustained a compound fracture of the left leg He was taken to City Hospital for treatment
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Macomber
Simpson Court
Charlestown
City Point
City Hospital
Davis Family Reunion Near Warner New Hampshire
A Davis family reunion for descendants of Francis Davis of Amesbury Massachusetts was held at E. Evans Davis’s Warner New Hampshire home. Major Samuel Davis presided and Albert P. Davis gave a historical address. Three of Francis Davis’s sons settled in Warner in the prior century: Francis, Gideon, and Willis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coutoocoox
N. H
Francis Davis
Amesbury
Mass
E. Evans Davis
Warner
Samuel Davis
Albert P. Davis
Francis
Gideon
Willis Davis
Indians Win as New Yorks Lead League Contests
The Indianapolis Reds defeat the Boston to tighten the race with Cleveland and Chicago securing key wins. Strong fielding by the Indians and timely hitting in Boston contrasted with Boston’s miscues as Denny and Ganzel spark sparkling plays. In New York the Giants down Pittsburgh 6 to 3, while Chicago beats Philadelphia 15 to 8 and Cleveland handles Washington 9 to 3, shaping the standings and momentum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Bostons
R. BH
R. BI
Seery
Rich
Andrews
Kally
Glasscock
OjNash
Denny
Lroth'rs
Ganzel
Daley
Luckley
Bennett
Nash
Johnston
Hines
Basstt
Clarkson
Boyle
Onut
Basset
Bagsett
Bassett
Simith
Quinn
Brouthers
Curry
McQuade
New York
Giants
Pittsburg
Boston
Kuehne
Rowe
Beckley
Gore
Brown
Richardson
Ewing
Keefe
Special Series of Games Planned by New York and Boston
Arrangements are underway for a special series of games between the New York and Boston clubs, with details to be announced. The plan aims to showcase top talent and draw strong fan interest across venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Boston
Which Wins the Pennant in the World Series Timing
The text notes the pennant race may require seven games between Oct. 5 and 15 with three in New York, three in Boston and one beyond. The league season ends Oct. 6 and association season ten days later, delaying the world championship games until Oct. 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Boston
Ehe Be Oond
Baseball Scores From Various City Games
In Brooklyn the Brooklyn team beat Cincinnati 1 to 1. Baltimore and St. Louis played to a 4 to 2 result with Pakedan leading. Columbus hosted Louisville and won 6 to 0. Philadelphia hosted Kansas in two games with Kansas winning 9 to 1 in the first, and Athletics taking the second 12 to 6 against Kansas City. Worcester hosted Worcester and Newark with Worcester 18 and Newark 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Brooklyns
Cincinnatis
Baltimore
St. Louis
Pakedan
Columbus
Louisvilles
Philadelphia
Kansas
Athletics
Kansas Citys
Worcester
Worcesters
Newarks
Peninsular Novelty Co v American Shoe Tip Co
United States Circuit Court hears motion for preliminary injunction over two patents on button setting devices. Judge finds Eggleston patent clearly anticipated by Saunders device and grounds for injunction. Ely patent not clearly infringed. Attorneys: Roberts for plaintiff, Smith and Macleod for defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Circuit
Corr
Peninsular Novelty Company
American Shoe Tip Company
Charles H. Eggleston
Edward O. Ely
Eggleston
Ira J. Saunders
Ely
George $8. Roberts
Chauncy Smith
W. A. Macleod
Insolvency Court actions list several cases and assignees
In Nortons Is Insolvency Court a joint committee agreed to appoint assignees William R Dupee Samuel P Colt K L Weston Lewis and others. Hearings set for first Wednesday in November. Rotary Shuttle Sewing Machine Co Foxboro case closed with small dividend. B F Nichols Brookline and Charles M Adams Medway cases scheduled. Rufus K Rich Hyde Park grocer files insolvency with 211345 liabilities assets 700 stock mortgaged 150 to Samuel L Powers Newton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown, Steese & Clarke
William R Dupee
Newton
Samuel P. Colt
Bristol
K. L
Weston Lewis
Boston
M. F. Dickinson, Jr
Rotary Shuttle Sewing Machine Company
Foxboro
B. F. Nichols
Brookline
Charles M. Adams
Medway
Daniel R. Partridge
Charles R. Tucker
Rufus K. Rich
Hyde Park
Davidson Street
Samuel L. Powers
Wills and administrations listed for multiple Boston area estates
Letters of administration granted for Henry Wood and Eliza Lord estates. Appointments to appraise Brixton, Brookline and Weymouth property. Accounts allowed for numerous executors and trustees including Florentine Pelton and Thomas Ward estates. Guardians appointed for Connor and Dupee minors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria L. Frothingham
Boston
Jane S. Richards
Needham
Winslow Blanchard
Weymouth
John D. Sturtevant
Brookline
Mary E. Ellis
Walpole
Mananne
D. Silsbee
Milton
Ludovicus F. Wile
Holbrook
Sabra Torrey
John Fisher
Dedham
David Welsh
Ellen F. Jackson
Elizabeth Bousall
Horatio Thayer
Bellingham
Henry Wood
Ellen M. Kurditt
Norfolk
John Connor
Mary Bree
Norwood
Mary A. Hammond
Canton
Peter Warren Nelson
Medford
Levi Stearns
Quincy
Catherine R. Hail
Ann Elizabeth. Griggs
Ellen Harrison
Hanorah Halpin
Randolph
William F. Putnam
Elizah D. Wilcox
Henry W. Pickering
Susan A. Wilcox
Arthur Whittaker
George Adams
James Ford
Dennis Crowley
F. A. Gardner
Joseph Millette
Walter O. Croucker
C. Charles Martelle
Canada
Charles H. Swan
Abraham Capen, d Jr
Stoughton
Mary Reed Pelton
Charles A. Cotting
Florentine W. Pelton
Arthur H. Fisher
Sammel Fisher
Charles A. Cot
Edmund D. Cassell
Sarah A. Fales
Lewis Allen
James Kk. Carret
John H. Worthington
Cohasset
Alonzo Prescott Nash
George Nash
George Bigelow
Abraham Bigelow
Dover
Arthur H. Smith
Caroline F. Downes
George E. Downes
Nathaniel Farrington
Rush Farrington
Adeline P. Baker
Martha ©. Bullard of
Frederick W. Fisher
Edward L. Adams
Lowell Adams
Medfield
Fred H. Williams
Mary Rafferty
Foxboro
Oliver Cote
Charles Martelle
John M. B. Churchill
Cynthia A.S. Beal
Esther B. Beal
Edward Pearson Proctor
Harriet Josephine Proctor
Franklin
Raymond Webster Guild
Waldo Emler
Medway
Raymond Webster Proctor
James Craig
Frank D
Arthur, Walter
Charles D. Craig
Erastus Worthington
Mary Redding
Elizabeth Thayer
James P. Thayer
Isabella Lloyd
Benjamin Lloyd
Margaret A. Connor
John T
Joseph D
Charles Henry
Ellen Maria Connor
Catherine M. Dupee
Jesse L. Dupee
Rescripts Filed in Tilden versus Greenwood Case Sequence
Rescripts in the following cases were filed in Samuel Tilden versus Frederick P. Greenwood. Seven cases were brought against the defendants by the plaintiff, his wife, minor children and the representatives of two deceased minor children, who at the time of the acts complained or lived together as one family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Tilden
Frederick P. Greenwood
Damages Sought Over Alleged Defective Housing Drainage
Malden case details a defrauding landlord claim alleging defective drainage and unsafe conditions in a rented dwelling. The court directed verdict for the defendant after evidence failed to prove agency. other cases involve waste removal of a bakery oven and a rubber quality warranty dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
Charles Greenwood
C. G. Hall
J. B. Richardson
Lucinda A. Collamore
Alexander A. Gillis
Webster
Henry A. Gould
Abe Stein & Co
Ceara
Lawsuit over misused machine patterns and tools
Superior Court Middlesex County on September 4 heard John Cowley sue Richard Dobbins for conversion of patterns and models of machines and implements. Defence denied. Judge J F Haskell represents plaintiff. E A Alger for defendant. Related cases listed precede and follow in order.
Democratic State Convention Call For Massachusetts Delegates
The Democratic voters of Massachusetts are urged to send delegates to a Worcester convention on October 2, 1889. Delegates are apportioned by town ward and votes for electors in 1888. Admission is by ticket with credentials. caucuses urged by Sept. 20 to elect or authorize delegates. Patrick A. Colburns chairs the state committee. secretary Alphereus Alger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Mechanics’ Hall
Worcester
Democratic State Committee
Patrick A. CoLurms
Alpheeus B. Alger
Bay State House
Recent Public Bequests From Various Beneficiaries
The late Helen Gordon leaves 500 dollars to the Society for the Employment of Bible Readers in Boston, 5000 dollars to the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society, and the copyright of Life of Our Saviour for Woman's Work. Susan O B Dehon bequeaths 2500 to Mack Home Training School for Nurses in St Catharine Ontario, 1000 to Harmon Hospital, 1000 to Robbins Hospital, and 1000 to Church Home for Destitute Children in South Boston. John Reardon entrusts 200 each to St Mary's Infant Asylum and the Association for the Protection of Roman Catholic Children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Gordon
Society For the Employment of Bible Readers
Boston
Domestic
Foreign Missionary Society
Protestant Episcopal Church of the
United States of America
Life of Our Saviour
Woman’s Work
Susan O. B. Dehon
Mack Home
St. Catharine’s
Ontario
Harmon Hospital
Mass
Robbins Hospital
Church
John Reardon
St. Mary’s Infant Asylum
Association For the Protection of
Noted Boston professor in New York court snatches purse
Not known in Boston, Stanislaus Bortkiewitch a Boston resident and self described language professor faced Tombs Police Court in New York for allegedly snatching a pocketbook from Miss Annie Brown, a school principal, as she left August Belmont’s banking house. The bag held $4. He denied the charge but was held on $2000 bail overnight. No Boston Directory listing for the name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Stanislaus Bortkiewitch
Boston
Tombs
Annie Brown
August Belmont
Also Mentioned on This Page
God
Eines S. Draper
Harvard Meedical School
Boston Water Commissioners
Beaver Dam Brook
Cold Spring Brook
Woop
M.D
Savage
Rice
Winsome
Golemian
Beverly
H.M
H. M
Wil
Wil Oe
H. M. S. Tanthe
New Yorks
Clevelands
Chicagos
Hub
Hoosiers
Jonah
Indians
Buckley
McGeady
John
Hardie
Kelly
Dan
Dale
Secere
Pittsburgs
H. BH. PO
Kernan
Seckley
Connor
Carrol
Ward
Riss
Rich’d'n
White
O'Rourke
Miller
Whitney
Oj Dunlap
Wiles
Snow
Pistshuress Iescsienseres
Bae
Tiernan
Dunlap
O'Day
Morris
Dittsburgs
Dankip
Carroll
ball—Dunlap
Powers
Chicago
Sanders
Fogarty
Anderson
Phillies
Tener
Williamson
Pailadelphias
BHP Os A
Ba R. Kh.po
Pfeffer
Mulvey
Winson
Ryan
van Haltren
Meyers
Farrar
Burns
Thompson
Anson
Myers
Hallman
Vfetfer
Trailman
Schriver
Hilt
Lfetfer
Lynch
Washington
Cleveland
Senators
Infants
Capitol Park
McKean
Washingtons
ALE
Radford
Irwin
Stricker
Toy
Chese McKean
Wilmot
Twitchell
Wise
Febeau
A. Irwin
McAleer
Mack
Panta
rDalye
Zimmer
Had’ck
Rfi
Gruber
Haddock
J. Irwin
Daly
Zimimer
Knight
Ferd
Momwong Ei Cik Ke Bata Eax
Wweee
Philadelphias
Seer Bt
Ald Ciovoinis Inseucaveeye
Pittsburas
Coors Peer Eees SO G3
Pagisnadohac
Eres Wee
Nortons, Is
White, J
Norfolk Probate Court
Superior Court
Duggley
Oakgrove Farm Cafe
Washington St
Direc Ory
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!