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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1887

Page

2

Boston Losses to Indianapolis In Ninth Inning

The Bostons lost yesterday's game at Indianapolis in the final inning. Denny hit a three base drive to tie it, Seery scored on his own hit and Madden's error. Healy pitched well for Indianapolis as the Hoosiers beat Boston 10 to 5.

Bostons Indianapolis Detroits Phillies New Yorks Pittsburgs Washingtons Chicago InpiAnaApouis Hoosiers Denny Seery Madden Meyers Healy Kelly Wise Hornung Morrill Myers Johnston Arundel O'Conway Nash Gardner Glasscock Sutton Valentine Derroit Getzein Wolverines Ferguson Daniels Philadelphias EF. Wood Rich'dson Andrews O Brouth Fogarty O]rowe Mulvey Thompso N White Farrar Twitchell Irwin O'Getzein Treecenved Clements Ythree Wood Richardson Maul Denver Chicagos A. Ferr O Pfetier Mack Wilms Burns Farrell Darling Donnelly Clarkson Gilmore Ocuscabon Ie SH Harned Pfeffer Hines Pettit Anson Ryan Williamson Daily O’brien Powers Pirrsterg Penn Morris Keefe

Portlands and Manchesters Split Doubleheader in New England League

In Portland Maine the Portlands beat the Manchesters in the morning game with heavy batting before winning the afternoon contest as Shaw dominated pitching. A separate Salem game score by innings shows the Salems overcoming their opponents in the second match.

PortLand Portlands Manchesters Shaw SALEM Salems

Other Games Result For Baltimore and Philadelphia Matches

At Baltimore Baltimore s Brooklyns won 15 to 5. In Philadelphia the Athletics defeated the Metropolitans 8 to 4. In Cincinnati the Cincinnatis beat the Louisvilles 2 to 1.

Baltimore Baltimores Brooklyns Philadelphia—Athletics Metropolitans Cincinnati Cincinnatis Louisvilles

Kilrain Exhibition Under Electric Lights Amazes Crowd

Last night at Union grounds a large crowd witnessed Jake Kilrain’s exhibition under electric lights. The event featured several sparring matches with Paddy Duffy Billy Frazier Dick Cronin Harry Tracy and others performing. Joe Lannon and George Godfrey the colored champion impressed with Godfrey in fine condition as the program concluded with a final bout curtailed by time.

Union Baseball Grounds Jake Kilrain Professor Silvey Johnny Murphy Paddy Duffy Billy Frazier Dick Cronin Harry Tracy Jimmie Hurst Joe Lannon George Godfrey Godfrey

Kilrain and Itchell Fight End With Even Honors

Rounds between Jake Kilrain and Charlie Itchell concluded with honors evenly divided. neither fought with heavy exertion.

Jake Kilrain Charlie Itchell

Springfield Opens First Open Tennis Tournament

The Springfield Tennis Company starts its first open tournament with twelve singles entrants and eight doubles teams. Hartford players arrive late delaying play to 3 pm. Shaw and Paddock win singles trials. Brinley and Norman win by default. Fuller defeats Chapin in three sets. Shipman edges Gillett in a close first two sets.

Springfield Springfield Tennis Company Hartford Shaw Boston Paddock Trinity College Brinley Trinity Ollege Norman Bowers Trevor Ee N. Y Fuller Chapin Wright Buckingham Pittsfield Gillett Shipman Norton Stebbins Pettitt

Fine Trotting Winners Dominate Mystic Park Meet

The East Boston Driving Association fall meeting at Mystic Park drew large crowds with many women in attendance. Track conditions were good and multiple fast times were posted in 2:45 and 2:35 classes, plus a free-for-all won by Dam and Sh Champion Revere.

East Boston Br. m. Lady B.m. Mary S B. G. Re Ree E. Cahill Br. Re Moxig E. Myrick B. m. Daisy J. Fitzgerald M. Kitty “Ee Naee C. B. Dargin Isabes W.F. Hobson Br. G Colonel Knox Dae G. Young Little Don W. J. Cahill G. Dick Ea Keys Frank Lord Ch. G Cawn Ee Te Woot Ino Sunchos F W. Goodwin Ch. G. Dam Charles Yapp Revere Boy

Statement of Liabilities at Campbell Creditors Meeting

Creditors of Charles A. Campbell coal dealer in Boston and Chelsea met at 2 30 at the assignee Joseph B Russell's office. The statement lists assets 352 578 00 and total liabilities 304 779 60 with an estimated surplus of 47 798 10 and notes loans of 107 500 00 indirect liabilities 104 283 36 and 3 216 04. Real estate valued by assessors and a committee to investigate failure named. Campbell held 13 600 tons of coal and August sales reached 11 000 tons.

Charles A. Campbell Boston State Street Chelsea Joseph B. Russell Esti- Trolee Srochiere Ak Bse R. H. Powel & Co Campbell R. H. Powel R. H. Powel Ggg USA Edward Sherwin L. G. Burnham Charles Mann Cambell

Wall Street Notes on Assignments and Liquidations

Mutual Manufacturing Company of Chicago assigned to Elmer Wasburn with liabilities of 18000 and assets around 10000. George W. Titlow, grain dealer of Baltimore, suspended, owes 240000 bushels of wheat and seeks contract closure. George Weber Brewing Company of Cincinnati assigned to Jordan and Mallon Coffey. liabilities about 500000, assets 350000. mortgages totaling 200000 given to several New York firms. Prince Whiteley of New York, linked to late Travers, liquidates to settle Travers estate. outcome pending and worldwide affairs complicate resolution.

Mutual Manufacturing Company of Chicago Elmer Wasburn George W. Titlow Baltimore George Weber Brewing Company McMicklen Avenue Cincinnati Jordan

Americans urged to adopt French tonic against fatigue

Colonel W. R. Farnsworth argues Americans abuse opportunities and health, praising Quina-Laroche as the popular French remedy for nervousness and dyspepsia. Paris doctors endorse the tonic, claiming cures for debility and hypochondria, urging its adoption in America to reduce illness.

W. R. Farnsworth New York Bordeaux France America Farnsworth Medical Fraternity of Paris Quinn- Laroche Anselmier Rigal Farrat Veillard

Francis Henshaw Auctioneers Notice

Francis Henshaw & Co announces auction sales every Wednesday and Saturday at 32 M. in the Boston area. telephones listed for inquiries and valuation services at No. 61 State Street Merchants' Exchange Building first floor room L.

Francis Henshaw & CO State Street Merchants’ Exchange KR. L. Daw & Company State St Merchants’ Exchange Building Moratio Harris & CO

No Sales on Saturdays Notice Incites Trade Pause

An 1887 public notice repeats no sales on Saturdays until further notice. The fragmented list names banks and firms including Asiatic National Bank Salem Merrimack Manufacturing Co., Atlantic road and rail concerns, and numerous railway and insurance entities, reflecting a wide market restraint.

Shipping Schedules From Boston and New York Ports

Sail and steamship departures listed by ports and agencies for September 20 and 21. Notable lines include J G Hall & Co Baltimore Liverpool arrivals and E B Sampson Sendin vian Glasgow calls, with Liverpool Rotterdam Bremen and Antwerp connections noted.

Great Southern Charleston Savannah Florida Superior Boston Richardson & Barnard South Carolina Georgia Alabama A. D. W. Sampson Washington Street

Curious Salem civil service case links officer to jail

In Salem last Friday a substitute police officer Gideon F. Skerry was appointed after a civil service exam despite being an inmate of Salem jail awaiting a larceny charge at Gloucester. He is not Salem a resident, with family in Ipswich, and came to work during a strike.

Salem Gideon F. Skerry Gloucester Ipswich

Date Driven Notices From Agents for Marathon Entries

Due dates listed for multiple shipments and entries across ports. Names include Alex Martin and Martiepool with locations Liverpool York City Antwerp Longhirst Scythia and firms Warren & Co and others. Several dates span Sept 8 to Sept 28 with due by Sept 20 21 22 28.

Marathon Liverpool Alex Martin York City Martiepool Furness Warren & Co Longhirst Antwerp Scythia Valtic Kunharat & Co Staimburg Kunhhardt & Co Mediterra Phelps Bros & Co England Hurst Indiana Glasgow Baldwin & Co St Ronuns C P Sumner Boston New York Queenstown Cork Harbor Cephalonia Catalonia Samaria Pavontia Bothnia Great Britain and Reland State Street Alexander Blairtin Kansas Norseman Palestine Pestoftics Square

Bal Named Head of Hat and Cap Dept in Boston Store

Mr C M Bal the leading Boston hat retailer will head the Hat and Cap department at G W Simmons Co this season. The campaign emphasizes fine stock and lowest prices with 32 to 44 North Street expected to draw a large trade this season.

C. M. Bal Boston G. W. Simmons & Co North Street

Brighton Auction House Offers Real Personal Property

Sales of real and personal property promised at the sale room in Brighton. Includes horses carriages lands and buildings for sale at auction prices. Items on hand at residence 169 Warren Avenue Boston and other properties in various parts.

Brighton Pri Warren Avenue Bostom

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