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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1889

Page

8

Hull Yacht Club Regatta at Marblehead Tests Small-Class Fleet

The Hull Yacht Club held its open regatta off Hull with 51 entries and 41 finishers in thick fog. The event featured three courses for Third through Sixth Classes and ended with awards for Black Cloud, Thelga, Mabel, Rocket, and others, followed by a moonlit return voyage to Salem Willows.

Hull Yacht Club Hull Peddock’s Island Sheep Island Downer’s H. Y. C. Barrel Bunkin Island Prince’s Head H. Y. C. Barre M. S. Black Cloud A. Brown Secret F. Linton Posy R. G. Hunt Madge, Cummings & Howes Sea Bird C. L.joy Cas Nellie May T. J. Young Ariel H. H. Sears Eureka E. B Peri Frank Iiscoll Myrtle R. C. Poor Heron E. Cunningham Vet J. N. McFarlane Tartar J. B. Forsyth Theiga H. L. Johnson Echo Harwell & Isham Beth J. W. Dutton Judith W. J. Pigeon F. J. Tobey Avk A. A. Martine Lossl Piadem L. A. Heyward Lossi Nereid C. F. Colby Tilli Climax E. ‘Tucker Nellie Farley C. Smith Jewel W. K Sheriffs Hester P. K Blacsmer Astrma R. M. Benner Vaga H. W. Friend Meteor Bockus & Mason Rocket H. M. Faxon Flora Lee Rackus & Lanning H. A. Keith Skinner & Smith Mirage John Dearborn Vayche Francis Gray Mabel P Robert D. Ware Mamie I. Bowers Guenn M. Horton Madge Black Cloud Thelga

Beverly Yacht Club Regatta Clears Fog for Marblehead Race

The 154th Beverly Yacht Club regatta and third silver cup race at Marblehead saw fog hinder progress until a north breeze formed after 1 PM. Third Class Keels finished with Kathleen, Mosea, and Wraith leading, while Nonpareil won the fourth class and Kathleen the third class cup. Kiowa Edith and Nerena each had a win in centreboards, with a tie expected to be sailed shortly under Judge H. H. Buck.

Beverly Yacht Club Marblehead Saracen Swordfish Kathleen Mosca Wraith Bowditch Ledge Beacon Curtis Point FT. IN Feo R. S. Peabody Mosea H. W. Foster H. P. Benson Fdith Fred Wood Kiowa W. A W. L. Jeff F. W. Chandler W. C. Taylor Dolphin K. C. Robbins Edith Nerena H. H. Buck

Fredonia and Hesper duel to settle ship rivalry

A letter from Naushon dated Sept 5 outlines a future race plan to settle which schooner dominates Fredonia and Hesper. Captain Powers of Carric bk Phillips challenges the winner, with Thanksgiving as the proposed date, inviting a match against Nellie Dixon or Carrie E. Phillips if Fredonia loses.

Fredonia Hesper Nellie Dixon Carrie E. Phillips Boston Herald Captain Powers Carric Bk Phillips Dixon Agai Lawler Naushon J. Malcolm

Cruise of the South Boston Yacht Club Review

The South Boston Yacht Club held its annual review and cruise on Saturday with a 2 PM start tempo marred by little to no wind. Participants gathered for a organized event, showcasing vessels and the club’s activities in a laid back, coastal setting.

South Boston South Boston Yacht Club

Yachting season closes in Marblehead with final races

Marblehead reports near season end with two races left the Beverly Gail off and the Corinthian Yacht Club final. Small craft dominate the bay as Fortuna and Canone anchor while Gladiator Hiawatha and Brenda join in cruises. Minerva will not race further. Xara and Alice attract attention for potential future competition.

Marblehead Beverly Fortuna Canone Gladiator John Reed Frank Blacklee Levi Davis Baker’s Island Hiawatha Manchester Helen C. A. Paine Xara Means Tom Sloane Minerva Chiquita Tomahawk Gorilla Alice William Whitlock Kathleen Gardner New York Clara Fife Hanly Cape

Outing of Great Head Yachts Draws Large Harbor Party

Yachts from the Great Head Yacht Club and Winthrop flyers sailed yesterday with many aboard. Commodore Cook guided Clinie to Marblehead, while Vicce Commodore Cushing hosted a party aboard The Owl to Hull and back. The Fly and Flustler hosted scenic sails, with lively gatherings on each vessel. Galena, Kath Eveen, Erminie, and other craft cruised Marblehead and the bay. A syndicate plans a 40 footer for next season to test Cape and Burgess style lines against Burges models. The weekly anchorage hop drew a large crowd, and a poverty party is set for Sept. 12 in the club hall.

Great Head Flustler E. C. Miller Hera Gooding & Merrill Clio

Decision Disqualifies Both Yachts In Enriqueta Georgie Collision

The British Yacht Racing Association ruled in the Enriqueta versus Georgie collision that both vessels were disqualified. Georgie on starboard tack had right of way, but its steersman failed to avoid the imminent collision. The ruling aligns with Board of Trade precedents that collisions must be averted by reasonable effort.

British Yacht Racing Association Enriqueta Georgie British Board of Trade Georgia Genesta Puritan

Albert returns from eastward fishing trip notes

Notes indicate the schooner yacht Albert came home Saturday after a fishing voyage to the east ward. A rumor that Fife would build a cutter for the Adams boys is denied. Burgess received a letter from Charles Adams second urging a world-beating design for next fall. Savin Hill Yacht Club holds its regular meeting September 12 at 7:45 PM in the club house.

Albert Fife Adams Boys Burgess Charles F. Adams Adams Savin Hill Yacht Club

Disorderly conduct crackdown on Salem streetcar riders

Superintendent Morton of the Naumkeag street railway directs police to arrest disorderly riders on late horse cars to Beverly and to summon conductor and driver as witnesses. An attachment for 100000 dollars was filed in a tort case by Byron K. Floyd of Haverhill against Ezra V. Merrill of Strafford Hollow, N H. Police arrested John Kelly for attempting the thin-dam game on an Italian. A stolen sloop yacht owned by Michael Monehan was abandoned at the Willows after being recovered by Officer Towne at Beverly Bridge.

Salem SreerAu Morton Naumkeag Beverly Byron K. Floyd Haverhill Ezra V. Merrill Strafford Hollow N. H

Boston Pulpits and Pews at Mt Vernon Church Sermon

Mount Vernon Church opens the season with Rev S E Herrick delivering a sermon on Psalms 31 19 detailing God’s patient goodness reserved for believers. The piece links divine revelation to gradual discovery across history and stresses the moral power of example in shaping reform and parental influence.

A. A. Miner G. L. Perrin G. A. Gordon E. L. Rexford R. J. Adams John S. Lindsey St. Paul’s Church S. E. Herrick Mt. Vernon Church Abraham Moses Jesus Christ Jesus David Sang God Earth David Newton Galileo

Christ's Great Message Sermon at Union Temple Fremont

Rev Emory J Haynes delivered his first post election sermon at Union Temple Church Fremont using John seven thirty seven to thirty eight. He likened Christ to a phonograph delivering a divine message and urged listeners to come to Christ for rest and life. He noted a warless summer and praised divine blessing from the holy one. Eleven apostles spread the life of Jesus two millennia ago and that spirit continues today.

Union Temple Fremont Temple Emory J. Haynes Christ Delaware Johnstown Aca Holy One Jesus Christ Julius Cesar

First Sermon at Old Roxbury Church On Example

At the old First Church Roxbury yesterday Rev James De Normandie preached on the force of example drawing on 1 Timothy iv 12 He stressed how conduct inspires others whether for virtue or vice and cited Jeremy Taylor on the danger of excuses for wickedness and weak peace.

Roxbury James de Normandie Jeremy Taylor

Warren Avenue Baptists Reopen After Improvements

The Warren Avenue Baptist Church reopened yesterday with strengthened walls and a safe roof after improvements. The organ was raised, the front platform remade in light wood, and a large audience attended a morning service. The Rev. O. P. Gifford led a sermon on Everyday Religion, urging consistent devotion and noting the success of a summer Chinese Sunday school project seeking more teachers and funds.

Warren Avenue Baptist Church Gertrude H. Blake Carrie Carter Mills Daniel F. Fitz Frank H. Young Charles P. Scott O. P. Gifford Mr. Gifford Adam Jesus Christ God

Missing Treasurer Dana Linked to Insolvency Case at Axe Company

Worcester Sept 8 A petition in insolvency against the Douglas Axe Company was filed by Hutchins Wheeler for Shawmut National Bank. Judge Forbes issued an injunction. returnable Oct 15. Missing treasurer Dennison D Dana and his son William D Dana are believed to have fled after alleged irregularities. Dana is charged with embezzling 25000. broader deficits cited show liabilities once over 800000, now estimated 500000 to 600000. Directors met informally. works shut down. dividends previously 4 percent. annual business roughly 700000 to 1000000.

Worcester Douglas Axe Company Hutchins & Wheeler Shawmut National Bank of Boston Forbes Dennison D. Dana William D. Dana East Douglas Boston Dana

Watertown Unitarian Welcome Rev. Knapp from Japan

Watertown Sept 8 The Unitarian parish greeted former pastor Rev A M Knapp recently returned from Japan where he represented the American Unitarian Association He preached on mankind from one blood and noted Japan’s religious history and opening to foreign thought He and his wife plan to depart Sept 18 for four years in Japan with friends accompanying him.

Watertown Srecrau Unitarian A. M. Knapp Japan American Unitarian Association Rome Jesus Christ Unitarian Association

Political notes on Brackett and party caucus activity

Arlington Advocate editor endorses Brackett with anti-saloon support from prominent Republicans. Delegates pledged for Brackett at Dedham caucus. five Everett delegates back Crapo. A Crapo Club forms among Ward 11 Black voters at Hotel Lancaster. Upcoming caucus dates listed for several towns. Nathan Matthews Jr. to preside at Democratic State convention. Newtonville caucus nominates Turner's successor with bolters leaving. Brackett leads with forty three delegates to Crapo's ten.

Arlington Advocate Commonwealth Brackett Arlington Advocate Dedham Everett Crapo Ward 11 Hotel Lancaster H. A. McKen J. W. Brown Nathan Matthews, Jr Worcester Europe

Supreme Judicial Court Equity Hearing List Sept 10 11

Devuiys J. lists cases to hear in equity on September 10 including Price petition vs Douglass Bristol Morrill vs Noyes Sheafe leave to sell real estate Onset Street Railway Co vs County Commissioners Plymouth Springfield News Co dissolution Goodsell vs Kenney Bean vs Merrill Wednesday Sept 11 Frankie Samuel order to show cause Equity hearings held Wednesdays and Thursdays at No 30 Pemberton square motions in law cases at 10am Counsel to enter motions on motion book Last day to add actions to October trial list Saturday 21 inst New numbers to be given

Supreme Judicial Court Devuiys Price Douglass Bristol Morrill Noyes Sheafe Onset Street Railway Company County Commissioners Plymouth Springfield News Company Goodsell Kenney Bean Equity No. 30 Pemberton Square

List of Monday Sept 9 1613 cases in Commonwealth court

A lineup of cases listed for Monday September 9 1613 includes Commonwealth versus Davis for larceny from person, Davis versus Douglass for assault to rob, Slattery versus others for robbery, Cummings et al for breaking and entering, Kelleher et al for adultery, O Brien for assault and battery, Saine et al for larceny, and numerous similar actions such as drunkenness, larceny, non-support, common drunkard, and sentence-related proceedings involving Mullen, ONeil, Moran, Murphy, Reardon, and others.

Commonwealth Davis Same Douglass Slattery Cummings Kelleher O’ Brien Saine Ryan Kennedy Moran Murphy Burden McGurr Kintosh O'lsrien Et al Stanton Reardon

Merchants Week Opens With Plans For Steamboat Excursion

Today marks the fifth Merchants Week with planned entertainment including a Thursday steamboat excursion along the North and South shores. The cruise will view Deer Island Fort Warren Fort Independence Castle Island Nantasket Beach Jerusalem Road Minot's Light and Cohasset then return past Winthrop Great Head Beachmont Crescent Beach Ocean Pier Revere Beach landing at the Hotel Pines. Noted speakers include Alpheus H. Hardy John W. Candler Alexander H. Rice and Mayor Hart with more to be announced.

Deer Island Fort Warren Fort Independence Castle Island Nantasket Beach Jerusalem Road Minot’s Light Cohasset Association

City leaders probe Mystic water contamination after Winchester visit

Mayor Hart and Water Commissioners Doherty and Grant toured Winchester on Saturday to study pollution in the Mystic water supply. They found tannery refuse draining into streams feeding Wedge Pond, the Mystic Lake feeder, and urged action. Hart promised to consult the water board and counsel, stressing urgency for Charlestown and Boston.

Hart Philip J. Doherty Robert Grant Winchester Mystic Wedge Pond Mystic Lake Water Board Corporation Counsel Charlestown Woburn Leverett Horn Pond Boston Cochituate P. J. Doherty Law Department Iam

Bay State Rifle Team to Compete at Creedmore

The Massachusetts rifle team, set to contest the Hilton trophy and Soldier of Marathon prize at Creedmore next Saturday, includes Major C W Hinman and Lt S Bumstead among others. If any shooter is unavailable, militia members J M Johnson and S Bowers will fill gaps, with Major Benyon named team quartermaster.

Massachusetts Creedmore England C. W. Hinman Bumstead R. B. Edes W. G. Slussey W.M. Merrill W. C. Johnston, Jr M. W. Bull George Doyle F. R C.C. Foster Fifth Infantry G. R. Russell Pitth Infantry J. M. Johnson Second Infantry S. Bowers Inspector-General of Benyon New York

Boston Florida Orange Dealers' Association Formed

A Saturday meeting of Fruit & Produce Exchange members at Faneuil Hall Market discussed Florida oranges sent to Boston. State Senator Mann urged dealers to unite to form a trust to avoid losses caused by seasonal glut and transportation costs. The group voted to organize a protective association called the Boston Florida Orange Dealers' Association.

Fruit & Produce Exchange Faneuil Hall Market Florida Boston Mann Chicago Boston Florida Orange Dealers’ Association

Dinner Gatherings Resume After Summer Vacation

Several clubs held regu lar Saturday dinners as the vacation season ends. At the Parker House a large Boston Sub gathering met with President Whitten in the chair. The Threattyne Club dined at Young's with Captain Elijah George presiding in Sampson's absence. General Wolseley's Civil War article sparked discussion. The New England Club held its first dinner after vacation at Young's with fifteen members present, Colonel T. R. Mathews presiding.

Parker House Boston Whitten Young’s Elijah George Sampson Wolseley America New England Young's T. R. Mathews

Grand jury reports indictments and pleas at September term

The grand jury reported with pleas of not guilty on arraignment except as stated. indictments covered many offenses including larceny embezzlement breaking and entering robbery malicious acts and adultery. Several defendants were found guilty while others had cases suspended to the next term.

Michael Nevins George A. Sellers Robert G. Gilpeak Henry M. Robinson William F. Grimes Cornelius J. O’brien Edward J. Hammond William Reardon Joseph Fearing James Keenan John Foley William Rand Rand John Slattery Nicholas Cares Wade C. Cummings Robert A. Brown Winfield Hiatt Hiatt Thomas J. Paine John Connelly Thomas Kelleher Ebien Murphy Thomas Roxburgh Charles H. Foster William A. Tarr Morris McKenna Morris

Probate Court Suffolk County Returnable List Sept 9

Suffolk Probate Court Monday September 9 list includes Annie Atherton John H M Asmus Samuel W Barrett George H Cartwright Patrick D Crosby J P F De Grand John Kunn Henry Farnam Daniel L Fitzger ald Lillian Foley Sarah Grace Hypson Sarah D Kellum Mary Kerr Sophia J Kight Maria Lagorio Joseph P Sheafe Edoward McLaughlin Susan McMahon Charles Wortlock Edward C Merrihew Benjamin S Hemenway Simeon P Taylor Samuel Birch and others for probate administration guardianship adoption and real estate actions with trustee accounts and guardianship petitions.

Suffolk County Annie Atherton John H. M. Asmus Samuel W. Barrett George H. Cartwright Guardian Patrick D. Crosby J. P. F. de Grand George A. Long John Kunn Henry Farnam Daniel L. Fitgzeerald Lillian Foley Sarah Grace Hypson Sarah D. Kellum Mary Kerr Sophia J. Kight Maria Lagorio Salvator Lagorio Patrick Linehan Mary E. Linehan Daniel Mahan John Kein Ripley Vs. Ripley Ft A. Rogers Isabella J. Ross Joseph Pp Sheafe Isne Janes Tucker Charles D. Weston Elizabeth Clapp Mary Cadigan Hoot McLean Leneed Russell

Municipal Court Sept 7 Criminal Session

Parmenter C J and Clarene William Murphy faced assault and battery charges after an incident involving James Hennessee during the criminal session opening. Proceedings noted the charged individuals and ongoing case status.

Parmenter C.J Clarene William Murphy James Hennessee

Boston Parade For Colonel Beals Birthday And City News

The Fusilier Veterans under Captain H A Snow will parade to celebrate Colonel William Beals seventy fourth birthday. They will travel from headquarters to Great Head Winthrop by rail. Public Buildings dept invites bids to construct eighty polling booths at ten per lot. Bids include J J McNutt 340, John French 355, Creely Noyes 360, Tracy & Son 462 50, Keyes Co 348, Sidney Peterson 285 dollars. Boston and Chicago clubs attend first production of Stuffed Dog at Hollis Street Theatre by invitation of R A Roberts. Fire alarm sign program aims to prevent mis­takes seen at Heyer Bros fire. Boston recorded 232 deaths last week vs 172 year ago. Neponset bridge open for pedestrians. draw closed 6:30 pm to 6:30 am. Heath street widening approved to 50 feet from Parker to Tremont Roxbury.

H. A. Snow William Beals Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn Railroad Great Head Winthrop Department of Public Buildings J. J. McNutt John French Creely & Noyes W. H. Tracy & Son W. J. Keyes & Co Sidney Peterson Boston Chicago Hollis Street R. A. Roberts New York Amateur Athletic Association Heyer Bros Board of Fire Commissioners

National Stallion Race Set for Beacon Park on September 18

The Balch $10,000 national stallion race at Beacon Park on Wednesday September 18 promises the era’s greatest turf event in the region. Thirteen famed stallions are entered, with a scratch likely that day. A top pacing race accompanies it with seven noted pacers. Entrants arrive from Maine to California, foreseeing the largest crowd yet at an American race track.

Beacon Park Maine California America

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