Boston Post Newspaper Archives, Sep 16, 1885, p. 1

September term opens at York County Supreme Judicial Court

ALFRED Me September term of the supreme judicial court York county commenced Chief Justice Peters presiding The court docket heard motions and assigned trials while the grand jury is in session with many criminal matters and a civil docket full of cases The term is expected to last three to four weeks Notable attendees include Judge Rufus P Tapley Hon John M Goodwin Hon Bien Bradbury Vion I T Drew George C Yeaton Luther S Moore Col J M Stone and Increase Sumner Kimball aged 84 oldest active in practice aside from Robert T Biazo who has retired

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Alfred Supreme Judicial Court York County Peters Rufus P. Tapley Saco John M. Goodwin Biddeford Bien Bradbury Portland Vion. I. T. Drew George C. Yeaton E.q South Berwick Luther Moore Limerick J. M. Stone Kennebunk Increase Sumner Kimball Sanford Robert T. Biazo, Esq Parsonsfield

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Horrible occupations of celestials dis covered in San Francisco

San Francisco on September 15 a shocking discovery in Chinatown where the city coroner reports a cellar on Pacific street containing hundreds of dead bodies. Officials say over 300 corpses from state cemeteries were being boiled and bones scraped for shipment to China while others beat down remains. The coroner has seized the remains and investigated the operation.

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San Francisco Chinatown Pacific Street China

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Universalist Centennial Exercises Opened in Milford

Worcester mass September 15 at the Universalist centennial celebration in Milford the morning conference and general discussion were led by Rev W W Start of Boston with participation from prominent ministers including Rev H Emerson of Boston Rev J C Melonley of Montpelier Vt Rev H M Morse of Greenwood Rev Calvin Witherby of Milford and others. The sermon on The Permanent Built Upon the Changeable was delivered by Rev E C Bolles D D of Island. After dinner speeches followed by Rev Gardner of Milford Rev Adin Ballou of Hopedale Rev H M Morse of Greenwood Rev B H Davis of Weymouth Rev James R Johnson of Mt Vernon N Y Rev R P Ambler of Medford Rev E A Perry of Palmer and Rev R T Sawyer of Quincy.

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Worcester Mass Milford W. W. Start Boston H. Emerson J.C. Melonley Montpelier H. M. Morse Greenwood Calvin Witherby Fayette Nichols H . Johnson

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Dispute Over Notre Dame Fair Ends With Bishop’s Backing

In North Adams Massachusetts the French Catholic Notre Dame congregation clashes with pastor Rev Charles Crevier over fair finances and gatekeeping. A committee was appointed to run the fair and he told merchants to report to him. Bishop O Reilly sided with the committee after a visit by Crevier and merchants. Crevier’s future in North Adams was uncertain.

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North Adams Mass Church of Notre Dame Charles Crevier Revier Springfield O’ Reilly Crevier

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Attleboro Fair Opens With Strong Exhibits and Races

Attleboro Farmers and Mechanics' fair opens with more exhibits than before. Bicycle race in 2 of 3 mile heats won by H. A. Hall in about 3 minutes 29 seconds. Run and ride winner F. J. Gordon in 2 minutes 27 seconds. Five mile club title goes to C. A. Clifford in 18 minutes 144 seconds. Horse races feature three minute class for $200 purse with six entries. Joe Jefferson, Obey Dildock, Ciara G. place first to third. Times around 2:37 to 2:45, best 2:45 by N. I. Black.

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Attleboro Mass Joe Jefferson J. J. Bowen Allston Obey Dildock Hiram Woodruff Ciara G John Ramsey Boston N. i. Black Merrispden Conn C. m. Celeste C. B. Adams New Haven H. Bb. Crowell B. G. Cave Middletown

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Connecticut Total Abstinence union holds sixteenth convention

Bridgeport hosts the sixteenth annual convention of the Connecticut Total Abstinence union with delegates from every society. Officers elected for the next year include President Rev Fr. John Russell of New Haven, vice presidents F. J. Reynolds Ansonia and Charles A. O Neil Norwich, secretary W. J. Collins Middletown, treasurer Charles Fitzgerald Middletown, and state editor F. J. Ryan Hartford. Next annual convention set for Ansonia on Sept 15 1886.

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Bridgeport Conn Connecticut Total Abstinence Union John Russell New Haven F. J. Reynolds Ansonia Charles A. O'Neil Norwich W. J. Collins

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250th Anniversary of Hingham Promotes Town Pride

Special Correspondence notes Hingham’s 250th birthday with a parade, speeches, and ceremonies. Gov Robinson and ex Governor Long joined, praising Puritan heritage, Gen Benjamin Lincoln, Derby Academy, and local institutions. The event featured marching cadets, band concerts, church services, and bonfires on multiple hills.

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Gov. Robinson Boston Gov. Long Solomon Lincoln Ourator Agricultural Hall Long Ames State Pierce Thomas Russell John F. Andrew Wm. Everett Councillor Bourne H. Price Collier A. A. Miles D. D E. A. Horton Gen. Dalton Col. Stearns Col. Gilbert Luther Stephenson DeWitt C. Bates Hingham Selectmen J. 8. A. Lothrop Selectmen of Cohassett

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Malden District Court Hears Felonious Assault Case

In Malden district court Michael Cudure was arraigned for felonious assault on Jennie Gardiner after she testified a week ago Sunday night a man alleged to be Cudure jumped Walnut street schoolhouse fence and, after binding her with a towel soaked in liquid, forced oil of pennyroyal down her throat. Witnesses placed him at home that evening. the court discharged him. Also arraigned were William Mahoney and Martin P. Crowe for breaking into John J. Keough’s house on Commercial street Edgeworth last month and stealing items including a watch. after a long hearing Judge Pettingill discharged them.

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Malden Michael Cudure Jennie Gardiner Gardiner Cudyre Walnut Street Dawen William Mahoney Martin P. Crowe John J. Ke

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New York Enthusiasm Over Puritan Victory at Sea Race

Unbounded New York excitement follows the Puritan’s success against Genesta in the America’s Cup trial. Clergymen and notables attend a Boston Post despatch, while wind, tides, and weather are debated as Puritan supporters claim favorable conditions.

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New York Wall Street Genesta Tompkinsville

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Prohibitionists Organize Ward Committee Amid Sparse Attendance

In Boston a 25 member Prohibitionists group met at Alpha hall to organize ward and city committees. E I Aldrich presided as the secretary lamented low turnout and high costs. They agreed to reuse last year’s members and appoint nine per ward for future campaigning.

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Boston Alpha Hall Essex Street E. I. Aldrich Thomas H. Howard Howard Senate Middlesex George W. Sanderson Findson Hudson Luman T. Jefts Jefts House Maj. Gould Medfield Republican State Committee Thomas Worcester Charles A. Denny Leicester Board of Health, Lunacy and Charity Allen L. Joslyn Oxford Lovering Brockton Mass Satucket Hall John F. Porter J. Wallace Packard W. L. Douglass C. L. McCann H. W. Reynolds Hugh Smith John Alden R. F. Owens C. P. Ames L. F Repulican Norfolk Frank A. Hobart Braintree Charles W. Felt Northboro Milo Hildreth Felt Fairhaven R. A. Darham G. B. Howes L. S. Judd Young Men’s Democratic Club Precinct 1 John Haley John A. Collins Ward 14 Henry F. Naphen

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Capt Willett and His Men of Steamer 26 Dazzle Visitors

Fire Commissioner Green and guests including Chief O Connor of New Orleans and Capt Nevins of St Louis toured engine 26. The crew hit the hitch in 9.25 seconds then 9 seconds and 13 seconds in three trials. Stopwatches timed each move as visitors applauded. Horses must travel 49 feet to the engine pole.

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Willett Green O'Connor New Orleans Nevins St. Louis

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Man Injured On Eastern Railroad Tracks Near Depot

At 11:30 P.M. Tuesday Roscoe Spofford of Maplewood, employed at George F. Blake iron foundry in Cambridge, was found unconscious on the Eastern railroad tracks just beyond the depot. He was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital in a police ambulance. He had been seen near the 11:20 tram and is believed to have fallen while crossing to Cambridge. He was not run over and is not expected to recover.

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Hingham Hobart Thaxter Lincoln Andrew Long Gov. Robinson Commonwealth of Harvard College Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company Maine Ames Pierce Senator Hoar Hail George B. Bartlett Isaac Hinckley R. H. Stoddard H. Gay Thomas Russell Plymouth County Quebec Louisburg New England Old England Plymouth Wolfe Halifax Old Colony H. Price Collier Ecclesiastical Hingham William Everett Massachusetts Solomon Lincoln Luther Stephenson Reeves American Band of Providence Agricultural Society Society Baker’s Otis Planter’s Turkey Liberty Pole Prospect Hills Roscoe Spofford Eastern Railroad Massachusetts General Hospital Maplewood George F. Blake Cambridge George Collie West Quincy Collie Thomas Daley Boston Laconia N. H Belknap Agricultural Society Norman Jarock Burlington Grand Isle Ipswich Woollen Mills Maine State Grange Northport Campground Robie Stratton Free Library West Swanzey G. W. Stratton Keene Stratton Genevieve Germania Orchestra A. Huntress Pleasant Street Malden Lernea

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French Child Dies of Smallpox in Haverhill

A French child named Emile Lamyr died of smallpox at a Haverhill home on Hildate avenue. After the death the disease was identified, and 120 Wingate primary school pupils were vaccinated. The health board isolated the house and took prompt steps to prevent spread.

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Haverhill Mass Emile Lamyr Hildate Avenue Wingate Board of Health

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Comptroller Durham Rejects Clerical Force For Alabama Court

First Comptroller Durham declares that the court of commissioners of Alabama claims had no authority to hire assistant counsel clerks experts or other officers beyond those named in the acts creating or reestablishing the court He cites the statute on incidental expenses and says the pay claims of non enumerated personnel must be disallowed He notes seven years of uniform practice and cites Brown v United States on executive construction.

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Washington Durham Messrs. Shellabarger Wilson Frank W. Hackett Court of Commissioners of Alabama Claims Geneva Award Congress United States Harlan Supreme Court of the United States Brown Judge Marian Court of Alabama Secretary of State Department of Justice Bayard Creswell England France Germany Japan India Peru Hawaiian Islands Fish Phillips Taft Senate First Court Treasury Department Geneva

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Postmaster Removal Probe Over Circular Mailings Near Boston

Washington reports Ellsworth Massachusetts postmaster J W Flagg recommended for removal after investigations show circulars mailed from his office diverted from Boston and inflated salaries via paid commissions. Inspectors note corrupt schemes in small towns around Boston and New York. legislation may be sought to punish such conduct. Ellsworth in Acton parish, Middlesex County, about 26 miles from Boston.

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Washington J. W. Flagg Ellsworth Mass Boston New York Congress Post Office Department Acton Middlesex County Bostor

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Postmaster Appointments Named for Several Maine Towns

The postmaster general announced fourth class postmasters for multiple Maine towns including Mt Desert North Islesboro Brighton Bowdoin Centre Ashland Abbott Village East Madison West Newfield Kent's Hill Frankfort Greenville Fort Fairfield New Sharon Lincolnville and more with appointed individuals such as Abraham C. Fernald Mark Pendleton Peter Walker and others.

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Washington Maine Mt. Desert Abraham C. Fernald North Islesboro Mark Pendleton Brighton Peter Walker Bowdoin Centre Mary A. Coombs Ashland Willis P. Bridgham Abbott Village George A. Bradman East Madison Henrietta C. Moore West Newfield Albert H. Davis Kent’s Hill Samuel McNear Frankfort Upton Trent

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Cholera Reappears in Japan and Spreads to Gibraltar

San Francisco reports cholera resurgence in Japan with 24 August cases at Nagasaki and rapid spread. Asaka also affected. Gibraltar notes one new case and 60 deaths on the Spanish line, with 3000 daily rations and Maltese relief. Italian provinces report Parma 10 cases four deaths. Reggio Emilia 2 deaths. Ossipee vessels arrive Kobe with 12 cases and three deaths. victim names not released.

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Japan Gibraltar San Francisco Japan Mail Nagasaki Asaka Spain Malta Italy Rome Parma Reggio Nal Emilia U. S S. Ossipee Associated Press Yokohama United States Ossipee Kobe

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Estates Seized and Auctions Report from Brighton to Boston

The estate of William G. Henry is valued at 67075 dollars with 44300 dollars in real estate. Albert Howe & Co. auctioned in Brighton for Messrs Grace & Kiernan 40 horses carts and harnesses. Lieut Downing of division 9 returns to duty after two weeks in Connecticut. Lewis J. Bird & Co. sell estate No 81 Prince Street for 3150 dollars to the Friar Minor of St Francis. A suspect named William Carrollton, 16, is arrested for larceny. A police raid on No 35 Hanover Street yields about 75 dollars in gaming gear. Funeral services for Capt John Livers held at Hotel Waterston and interment in Billerica. New Portland corporation formed to publish for law and order league with Edwin Dudley as president. Bid results for a city engine project noted. Steamship Nantasket promotes excursions. A police funeral and injuries from accidents at multiple city sites are reported.

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William G. Henry Albert Howe & Co Brighton Messrs Grace & Kiernan Lieut Downing Connecticut Lewis J. Bird & Co Prince Street St. Francis Thomas McKin Glancy George M. Phinney Heath and Pynchon Streets Sergi. Lynn Station 2 Hanover Street Law and Order League Edwin Dudley Joshua Nye L. W. Burt J. H. Houghton Burt John H. Swan St.Joseph’s Church George Davis No. 23 North Bennett Street Station 1 Stewart Fleet Street Jane Thornton No. 170 Pynchon Street City Quimby and Pinkerton Station 3 Edward A. Sprague Cambridge Heroic No. 23 C.B. Dinnan Hancock Street Cambridge Street J. F. Bancroft Pawtucket R. I Warren Providence Charles H. Morton Dartmouth Street Dennis J. Ford Morton Harris Bridget Burke City Hospital Clark Street Commercial Wharf

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Davis Wins Narrow In Harness Race Heat Trio

In the second program race only four of ten entries started. Davis drove to edge Felix by a length in heat one, Button third and Adele Gould fourth. Heat two saw Button lead until Davis pressured him, Davis winning by half a length in 2:21g. Heat three had Felix leading Davis but Davis closed to win by an open length in 2:224. Summary: Davis clinched overall victory after three heats with strong driving and strategic breaks.

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Beacon Park Burke and Mahoney J. Golden G. m Nellie Gray A. J. Fee Jane R E. L. Norcross Sontag J. S. Coates George L George Hicks Newsboy Gray Jane Jd. E. Turner B. G Billy Button W. H. McCarthy B. G. Felix I. Grady Davis W. E. Week Ch. m Adele Gould Felix Button Gould Judge Davis Marlow A. H. Dorr Johannett E. F. Geers Toledo Cobannett Toledo Girl Braden

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