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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1889

Page

8

Yara Prevails as Kelpie Wins Regatta at Providence

The second season of the Providence Corinthian Yacht Club opened with a regatta off Silver Spring. In Class 2, Rhodia was penalized for a starboard stake, giving Kelpie the Handy trophy. in Class 3 Afghan won in a tight field with Victor and White Wings placing. Class 4 saw Nettie leading before a broken jib thwarted her bid and Zara claimed the Corinthian cup. The event drew summer residents to Silver Spring and signals the close of the sailing season.

Providence, R Providence Corinthian Yacht Club Silver Spring Handy Anderson Corinthian Messrs Jittson & Folsom Providence Point Arthur Franklin Rhodia Frolic Kelpie Xenia Wood Tees Arthur Frankl Ripple Maud Vietor Nilder

Corinthian Yacht Club Announces Thirty-Sixth Regatta Plans

The Corinthian Yacht Club outlines the thirty-sixth regatta and third championship regatta to be sailed Saturday September 14. Prizes include championship cups for first in each class, with subsequent second prizes of ten, five, or three dollars as specified by class. Detailed start times, class entry rules, crew limits, ballast restrictions, sail allowances, yacht numbering, measurement, and course descriptions are provided for first through sixth classes and the corresponding courses.

Corinthian Yacht Club Tom Moore Pig Rocks Snares Winker’s Island Eagle Bar

Regatta Committee Notes and Course Details

The fragment lists navigation cues and buoys at Cat Island Gooseberry Ledge Bowditch Ledge Eagle Bar and a judges line. Course VI reverses Course V. Earlier numbers Ehers 3 and 1 were 5 and 3. Names include George A. Stewart chairman F W Chan Adler William P Fowle John B Paine and H P Benson.

Cat Island Rock Gooseberry Ledge Bowditch Ledge Eagle Bar

Dorchester Yacht Club Announces Schooner Race Trophy

A Dorchester Yacht Club member has donated a about 200 dollar silver trophy for a schooner race. The event will use a triangular Nahant course under club sailing rules. Entry invitations been sent to Alert America Gitana Enone Priscilla Fortuna Clytie Troubadour Fredonia Merlin Hesper Dixon Carrie E Phillips.

Dorchester Yacht Club Commodore Soley Nahant Alert America Gitana Enone Priscilla Fortuna Clytie Troubadour Fredonia Merlin Hesper Dixon Carrie E. Phillips

Movements of yachts record Vedette arrival

Bar Harsor Sept 9 Vedette steam yacht owned by F W Vanderbilt arrived this morning with family aboard.

Bar Harsor Vedette F. W. Vanderbilt

Death by Own Action Ends Ebenezer Dale Life in Gloucester

Ebenezer Dale of Boston committed suicide at his Gloucester summer home early this morning. A pistol shot ended his life after he was found in a pool of blood with a muzzle loading pistol nearby. Medical Examiner Quimby ruled death by own action. Dale, 46, son of Eben Dale, longtime Boston merchant, was prominent in society and a former treasurer of Dexter Woollen Mills. He left a letter to his wife and had been ill with illness in hot weather recently. He resided at 13 Hereford Street and summered in Gloucester with a wide circle of friends and business acquaintances.

Grooncester Ebenezer Dale Boston Dale Quimby Tle Eben Dale Dale Bros Franklin Street Dexter Woollen Mills New England William Turnbull & Co New York City Dexter Mills Devonshire Street Mr. Dale Charles Storrow Hereford Street Gloucester William J. Dale Andover Beacon Street The Somerset

Missing Treasurer Dana In Axe Co Mystery Deepens

The Douglas Axe Company faces long running mismanagement tied to former treasurer Dana. Experts took charge but findings remain unclear as Edwin Moore’s resignation and subsequent issues surface. Court and police watch for Dana’s possible disappearance while creditors, including Shawmut National Bank, assess exposure.

Douglas Axe Company Purchase Street Post Dana Edwin Moore Moore Axe Company Boston New York R. H. Dana & Co Chambers Street R. H. Dana Albert Britton Mr. Dana Burgess New Yor Dugan Douglas Shawmut National Bank Thomas Harvard Brookline Currier Dan Jamaica Plain Perkins

Golden State Pioneers Gather for Boston Reunion Banquet

The Society of California Pioneers of New England held its second annual reunion in Boston with a banquet. W. H. Thames presided as officers were elected and new members noted. Speakers included Gen. Sherman and former California figures praising the Forty-niners and stretching lines about California abolition.

Boston Golden State W.T. Sherman Wm. H. Thames Society of California Pioneers of New England Demas Pons Sacramento City Pioneer Society of Wilber The New York Pioneers

New England Furniture Exchange Dinner at Thorndike

The first dinner of the New England Furniture Exchange was held at the Thorndike with President F. N. Bard in the chair. About twenty members attended and routine business was transacted. The Boston Municipal Club plans its first meeting and dinner at the Tavern tonight with about forty members and guests present. Various notable guests and travelers are listed as staying at local hotels including P. C. Shu, S. C. Pomeroy, Mrs. John T. Raymond, and many others from across the region and the country.

California Plains Panama Society of California Pioneers of New England Odd Fellows’ Hall Gal William H. Thames B. F. Whittemore William J. Towne Josiah Hayward Wiliam H. Thames Charles A. Dole Richard Harrington F. Whittemore Charles T. Stumcke Nicholas Bovey John Conness Edwin D. Wadsworth Charles Fifield Samuel A. Chapin Frederick Pease W. J. Towne Thames Land of Gold West Columbus England Bunker Hill Monument Plymouth St. Peter Monterey Fremont Admiral Slate United States Chapin of Norton Sherman Joe” Hooker A. 8 Grant Richmond Sacramento Brotherhood of the Pioneers Henry J. Wells Cambridge Camneny New England Furniture Exchange Thorndike F. N. Bardwell Boston Municipal Club P. C. Shu Washington Brunswick

Lexington Missing Man Found Alive After 24 Hours

Lexington reports Wilbur C. Austin was missing since Saturday afternoon and was located by boys in a ditch late Sunday night. He showed no signs of injury and appeared to be in fairly good condition after spending a day in the ditch.

Lexington Wilbur C. Austin

Pray, Sons & Co. Wins Treasury Carpeting Contract

John H. Pray, Sons & Co. rapidly fill the VHE contract with the United States government to supply all carpeting for the Treasury Department through July 1, 1890. This marks the fourth straight season Pray has been awarded the contract, with prior years also seeing them as the supplier.

United States Treasury Department John H. Pray, Sons & Co Messrs. Pray

Bear Flag Hoisted At Revere House By Forty-niners

The Associated Forty-niners marked ad mission day by hoisting a 14 by 18 foot flag at the Revere House and holding a supper. A business meeting drew many attendees including some members' wives. New members admitted include Mrs. Mary Sinclair Davis Overland Roxbury Joseph P Blake through Mexico Haverhill Peter Cook Cape Horn Mattapan Alexis Terrey Cape Horn Boston J B Howe Cape Horn Peter sham Andrew J Chase Cape Horn Lynn Thomas Erskine Cape Horn 49 Roxbury James Snow Isthmus Panama Somerville Moses Brown Isthmus Panama 49 Hampton Falls Isaac B Kirby Overland 47 Providence R J Alvin Richardson Cape Horn 49 Lynn William McMurphy Isthmus Panama 49 Lynn George W Quint Cape Horn 49 Lynn Solomon Rhoades Cape Horn 49 West Somerville.

Revere House Fremont Monterey Mary Sinclair Davis Overland Roxbury Joseph P. Blake Mexico Haverhill Peter Cook Cape Horn Mattapan Alexis Terrey Boston J. B. Howe Petersham Andrew J. Chase Lynn Thomas Erskine James Snow Isthmus Panama Somerville Moses Brown Hampton Falls N. H Isaac B. Kirby Providence R.J Alvin &. Richardson William McMurphy Isthmus Panama George W. Quint Solomon Rhoades West Somerville

Forming an Orange Trust Meet Discusses Florida Growers

A meeting at the Fruit and Produce Exchange followed a Saturday session led by Senator Mann of Florida. He argued Florida growers and Northern sellers share interests and that transportation issues hinder orange shipments. He urged North and South to unite into an organization to prevent a Boston driven monopoly and raise prices, though no formal Boston movement occurred.

the Fruit and Produce Exchange Senator Mann Florida Fruit and Produce Exchange Mann Philadelphia New York Boston Fruit Exchange

Cobb Aldrich opening cigar dept at Washington and Kneeland

Cobb Aldrich and Company showcases a new cigar department at the Washington and Kneeland streets store. A seasoned manager oversees a selection of the Agnes Booth domestic vigor cigars in various shapes, marketed as the best imported and domestic cigars.

Cobb, Aldrich & Co Washington and Kneeland Streets Agnes Booth

Water Board Angles for Land as Basin Plan Fails

At a lengthy session the Water Board blocked Alderman Gove’s bid to delay a 150000 loan for Hopkinton and Ashland basin five. The board then authorized land purchase for a fifth basin to store and purify Sudbury River water amid broader street, park, and public works actions and gifts to the city.

Jesse Gove Basin No. 5 Hopkinton Ashland Alderman Smith Charlestown Mystic Gove Boston Yeas Eddy Folsom Reed Rogers Smith Wilson Stacey Kelley McLaughlin Murphy Short Water Board Sudbury River J. Putnam Bradlee Board of Aldermen Tufts Street Lincoln Street Kingston Street Frederick L. Ames John Quincy Adams Robert Codman Abbott Lawrence Samuel Wells William Minot, Jr Oxbury High School Atwood Lucinda T. Crane Samuel D. Crane Crane City of Ashmont Street Dorchester Avenue Police Charitable Fund City of Boston L. E. Hartshorn Walnut Street Ward Bates College Old Colony Short and Kelley Cambridge Harvard

Boston Symphony appoints H. L. Higginson conductor

Patrons applaud the selection of Mr. H. L. Higginson to lead the Boston Symphony Orchestra with Arthur Nikisch of Leipsic praised as an artist of high attainment. Few orchestra changes expected. season opens Saturday Oct. 12. Season tickets for twenty four concerts and rehearsals go on sale at Music Hall next week. details in the advertisement.

H. L. Higginson Boston Symphony Orchestra Arthur Nikisch Leipsic Music Hall

Jolly Excursionists Leave Boston for Yellowstone Tour

A smiling company of New Englanders left Boston yesterday afternoon for a Yellowstone National Park excursion guided by Raymond and Whitcomb. Some will continue to the Pacific Northwest and California. Friends bid them farewell at the station. Six autumn excursion parties depart Boston today.

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Woman's Christian Temperance Union Meets in Hall

The Woman's Christian Temperance Union resumed weekly meetings in Odd Fellows Hall with Mrs. A J Gordon presiding. Reports on summer work across localities were given by several members including Miss Newcomb of Wellesley College, Miss French, and others. A case of a minor obtaining liquor via a saloon employee was discussed, highlighting evasion of the law.

Woman's Christian Temperance Union Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Odd Fellows’ Hall A. J. Gordon M. E. Cheeney Magennis Newcomb Wellesley College French Richards Bethany Mission Hatheway Howe Read Johnson Industrial

Motions to amend pleadings in United States vs. American Bell

In United States Circuit Court Sept 9 the court considers granting leave to withdraw the Bell Telephone Companys general answer and to file the same plea and answer as Bell because amendments may be allowed under the Revised Statutes. The decision weighs equity, fraud, and priority issues, aiming to limit scope and avoid unnecessary expense while keeping the case proceeding against both defendants pari passu. Justice Whitman Jenks and Galvin represent the plaintiff. Smith Merwin Storrow appear for the Bell company.

Popee Bell Theefendants Supreme Court Equity Qantas Charles 8. Whitman George A. Jenks Owen A. Galvin Chauncy

Court opens September term with grand jury impaneling

United States District Court begins its September term today on Tuesday at 10 a.m. The grand jury will be impanelled to consider presentments and report at a later date.

United States District Court

Supreme Judicial Court Jury Trials Schedule for September

The September sitting opens Tuesday at 9 30 with Justice William Allenge presiding. Jury trial cases include Washburn v Moore 8874 Brown v Cotton Woollen Mutual Insurance 940 Sampson v Washington Mills 4093 Barnet v Fenno 4099 Dever executor v Kelly 2571 Smith executor appellant from decree Probate 2304 Roessle executor v Roessle 815 Richardson executor v Flagg 2677 26838 H Roberts executor v Kimball Equity hearings listed for Tuesday Sept 10 Price petitioner v Douglass Bristol Morrill v Noyes shéxfe petition for leave to sell real estate Onset Street Railway Co v County Commissioners Springfield News Co petition for dissolution Goodsell v Kenney Bean v Merrill Wednesday Frank v Samuel.

Supreme Judicial Court William Allenge Smith Decree Probate Court Roessle Richardson Flagg H Roberts Kimball Devens J. Equity Price Douglass Bristol Morrill Noyes Shexfe Onset Street Railway Company County Commissioners Plymouth Springfield News Company Goodsell Kenney Bean Merrill Frank Samuel

Probate Court Admits Wills and Grants Administrators

Suffolk County Probate Court lists administrators appointed for estates including Daniel Carlton Dennis OBrien John Dearing Eliza Hollingsworth Daniel Lynch Ellen McGrath Mary J Carlton Elizabeth J Walton Mary Lehan Hugh Bagley Nicholson Carroll Charles Baric Mary Cogan Erasmus Miller Barbara Foley William Fenely Arulla D Smith Frederick K Franks Patrick Roche Lysander Parker Albert M Hastings Thomas A Murray Nathaniel P Dury Susan N Parker Thomas White Simeon P Taylor Frances Ellen Rayner Roland McLean Benjamin B Hemenway May Cadigan Le Baron Russell. wills admitted to probate include Isabella Hallett Martin Keefe George Hyde Aaron Allen Evelyn Ross Helen Gordon Susan Dehon James Tucker Pascale Gazzolo Elen Sullivan Rosella Pope Georgiana Hallett George Marston Sarah Cochran John Reardon Caroline Louis Henrietta Libby William Mackey Osmyn Brewster Susan Cox Mary Kivlan Barret Dennis Sarah Killam John McAsmus Warren Rogers Timothy McCarthy Edward Merrihew John Dunn.

Suffolk County McKim Daniel F. Carleton Dennis O’brien John Dearing Eliza Hollingsworth Daniel Lynch Eilen McGrath Mary J. Carlton Elizabeth J. Walton Mary Lehan Hugh Bagley Nicholson Carroll Charles Baric Mary Cogan Erasmus Miller Barbara Foley William Fenely Arulla D. Smith Frederick K. Franks Patrick Roche

Probate Court Notice of Wills and Administrations

Essex County Probate Court on September 9 roved wills for Margaret Bennie Olive J Clough Josiah Crosby Patrick Maynhan and Johanna Reagan An administration granted for Hazen Ayer Ellen Ball Ellen Bingham Daniel Connolly Joseph Fairbanks Joseph Moolic Celia O Neill Hannah Sheehan Inventories filed include estates of Johanna Cunningham Ann L Chase Daniel Webster Caroline Tewksbury Benjamin W Perry and Sarah Merrill with various values listed.

Essex County Harmon Margaret Bennie Lawrence Olive J. Clough Andover Josiah Crosby Patrick Maynhan Newburyport Johanna Reagan Hazen Ayer Haverhill Ellen S. Ball Ellen Bingham Daniel Connolly Methuen Joseph Fairbanks Salem Joseph Moolic Celia Ze O'Neill Peabody Hannah Sheehan Wn. P Johanna Cunningham Ann L. Chase West Newbury Daniel Webster Caroline Tewksbury Lynn Benjamin W. Perry Danvers Sarah Merril

Suit Over Assault Against Police Officer in Middlesex

Superior Court session notes Georgianna Hall sues Thomas In gall s for damages from an assault. Defense claims actions were within duties as a police officer. Lawyers: Morrison for plaintiff Pickman for defendant. Also listed cases: Searle v Morrison Murphy v Prince Shea v City Lowell Harvey assignee v McKuffee v Ro Stevens.

Superior Court Middlesex County Brigham C.J Georgianna Hall Thomas Ingalls John H. Morrison J. H. Pickman Searle Morrison Murphy Prince Shea Lowell Adior Harvey Assignee McKuffee Ro- Stevens Barge

Superior Criminal Court dockets September nine

A record from Superior Criminal Court lists defendants and sentences. Josep Davis received eighteen months in the House of Correction for larceny from the person, Cornelius O'Brien one year for assault and battery, Michael Morrissey six months for larceny, James Mullen four months for common drunkard, Katie Murphy forty dollars plus costs for larceny, Frank McGurr six months for breaking and entering. Others include Mass Reformatory time for McGurr, Anna McIntosh probation for larceny, William Reardon one year for larceny, Robert Gilpeak two years for breaking and entering, with several names noted for related offenses.

Josep Davis House of Correction Cornelius O’brien Michael Morrissey James Mullen House of Industry Katie Murphy Frank McGurr Massachusetts Reformatory William O’brien Andrew Hennessy William Layton Anna McIntosh William Reardon Robert G. Gilpeak

Larceny and Related Cases From 16th to 18th Century Docket

Henry M. Robinson receives eighteen months for larceny in the House of Correction. A list of cases follows in order, naming Commonwealth and various defendants with charges including larceny from the person breaking and entering adultery assault and battery drunkenness and related offenses. The docket covers Dohrerty Doherty McIntosh Grimes Gavin Pike Pigeon Shea Kennedy O Sullivan Martin Mayes and others across many year numbers.

Henry M. Robinson House of Correction Commonwealth Douglass Same Cunningham Saime Kelleher Pike Pigeon Shea Kennedy McIntosh Doherty Martin Grimes Sime Gavin Et al O’sullivan Mayes

Adams and Cotogno Held for Sept. 13 Criminal Session

In municipal court Adams J Mark Lavery who beat John Mahan with a chair is held in 1000 bail for Sept. 13. Antonio Cotogno the barber who cut Mary Winters with a razor has case continued to Sept. 13 in 1000. Benjamin Davison and Robert J Duffy in West Roxbury arraigned and held 1000 for grand jury. Roger J Battle arraigned in Charlestown for assault with intent to kill Dennis Haggerty case continued to Sept. 13 to await bullet wound result.

Adams Mark Lavery John Mahan Mahan Antonio Cotogno Mary Winters West Roxbury Benjamin Davidson Robert J. Duffy

City Notes on Gas Irons Health Claims and Franchise Ruling

Informal talks with state police about gas irons said to affect health. Manufacturers claim irons are used in small shops and health concerns are unfounded. Middleboro Electric Light & Power Co appeal leads to Utah? franchise revocation of Middleboro Gas & Electric Co. Fire Division reshuffles Hosemen across engines and ladders. Local arrests include Isaac French and Thomas Blodgett for watch and money theft, and Daniel Geddis for liquor law violation. Fortland Steamship Co ends Sunday Portland trips. George E. Miller, agent for florist Henry H. Gurney, arrested for obtaining $2280 by false pretences from Irving L. Merrill.

Middleboro Electric Light & Power Company Middleboro Selectmen Middleboro Gas & Electric Company Gas Commissioners Board of Fire Commissioners J. Murray W. J. Muir E. J. Shallow Lynch Shields Isaac French Thomas Blodgett Arthur S. Morrill Chelsea Cobb Street Felt Station 4 Daniel Geddis Harrison Avenue United States Fortland Steamship Company Portland George E. Miller Centre House Irving L. Merrill Miller Henry H. Gurney West Auburn Merrill

Funeral of Edward B Rankin Held by Boston Groups

The funeral for Edward B Rankin was held yesterday forenoon at Gate of Heaven Church in South Boston. Attendees included newspaper colleagues and delegations from the Boston Press Club Elks Charitable Irish Society and other groups. Pallbearers named represent various organizations and the burial took place at Calvary Cemetery.

Edward B. Rankin Gate of Heaven Boston Boston Press Club Elks Charitable Irish Society E. A. Perry Order of Kiks William Bowers Boston Herald J. B. Martin Board of Directors

Charlestown Plans New Water Supply Amid Mystic River Pollution

Mayor Hart and officials conferred over Mystic River pollution after Woburn visits and discussed sourcing Charlestown water from the Cochituate system. Inspections will gather evidence for possible prosecutions if nuisance continues. A Cochituate link is ready except at Warren street. a Sudbury River reservoir requires council funding for regular supply.

Charlestown Hart Richardson Mystic River Woburn Cochituate Warren Street Sudbury River

Pastoral Plan Outlined for Boston Hospitals

Opening meeting of the Evangelical Alliance season convened fore noon at the Meionaon. The hospital visitation committee will be reappointed with power to fill or increase its numbers. It will study the need for a hospital pastorate and the feasibility of an evangelical conference of Boston churches for cooperative work.

Evangelical Alliance Meionaon Boston

Seasickness remedy praised by Dr Blackman in Brooklyn

Dr W W Blackman of Brooklyn New York reports strong relief from seasickness using Horsford's Acid Phosphate. He notes several cases where it provided prompt and entire relief and recommends the remedy.

Horsford W.W. Blackman Brooklyn N. Y

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