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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1889

Page

8

Batted Clarkson Hard Eight Innings In Drizzling Rain

Washington and Boston played eight innings in a drizzling rain before the game was called. Boston capitalized on Washington errors and timely hits, with Kelly scoring the winning run on Nash's single in the eighth. Ferson and Clarkson matched on bare activities as Giants and Phillies tied for the day in other results.

Giants Phillies Washington Boston Washingtons Clarkson Ferson Kelly Nash

Actors in a Benefit Baseball Game Delights Boston Crowd

A benefit baseball game featured actors from the Dock Street company entertaining a Boston audience. Mc Intosh wore a Ben Butler head and Clarkson sign while Gallivan and Billings sparkled with catches. The nine innings ended in a tie as prizes were awarded for runs, batting, and fielding. net receipts around 600 dollars benefit the Actors' Athletic Association and the Boston Press Club.

McIntosh Ben Butler Clarkson Gallivan Billings Shorty Healy Dockstader Company Big Mac Madeline Lucette Burr McIntosh W. J. Gailivan Isabelle Urquhart Gillam Fanny Rice Casino Company J. Garland John P. Lovell Arms Company

Scores From Roundup Of Baseball Games

In Philadelphia Brooklyn games the Athletics defeated the Brooklyn nine 4 to 1. In Kansas City the Kansas Citys routed the St. Louis nine 6 to 0. Worcester beat Hartford 7 to 6 after Worcester hosted the Worcester series. Lowell-Lowell beat New Haven 12 to 4 in a close Lowell affair.

Philadelphia Brooklyns Athletics Kansas City St. Louis Kansas Citys Worcester Hartfords Worcesters Lowell Lowells New Havens

Major Merrill Denounces Unauthorized Interview on Pension Plan

Major Merrill rails at a Washington omission and a newspaper betrayal over pension commissions. He notes his opposition to an eight dollar monthly pension and describes the Grand Army stance, while detailing proposed bills to extend disability, widow, and dependent allowances.

Washington Merrill Post Corporal Tanner Tom Grand Army National Grand Army Pension Committee Grand Army of the Republic National Committee Congress Secretary of the Interior

Tomboy Wins Rogers Cup in Newport Bay Heavy Seas

In Newport R I on Sept 20 Tomboy defeats Kathleen and Mopsa to win the $100 Rogers Cup for cabin sloops to 30 feet. Three starters due to damage, wind and sea force a bay course with start at Rose Island, eight miles up and back. Tomboy gains on Kathleen and finishes first at 2 42 07 with Kathleen at 2 62 03. Mopsa fails to finish after spinnaker trouble.

Newport R. L Diamond Bantam Tomboy Kathleen Mopsa Rose Island Leeward Yomboy Athleen Ava Monsa Rhode Island Prudence Island

Actors Versus Reporters At Boston Club Exhibition

The Five A's and the Boston Press ball teams staged a lighthearted exhibition yesterday at the Bos ton ball grounds. The home team looked fitter for play while the reporters wore comic stage costumes including shock wigs and a dice box hat. Fred Solomon wore a white linen jacket and striped hose, Ryley sported a white flannel yachting suit with an eyeglass as he batted and fielded.

Boston Press Press Club Bosworth Street Boston Five A’s Fred Solomon Ryley

Nourse Rumored for Treasurer Posts at York Mills and Leverett

In Ripper Ford Missouri on September 20 a report says Franklin Nourse, agent of York Mills at Saco, has been offered the treasurer posts at York and Leverett mills in Massachusetts. The vacancy followed the death of W G Saltonstall of Boston. Nourse would not confirm or deny the report. The job pays about $10,000 yearly.

W.G. Saltonstall Ripper

Nagle Escorts Justice Field on Eastbound Trip

In Washington on September 20 it was reported that two deputy sheriffs accompanied Justice Field westward as guards. It has since emerged that Deputy Nagle, who killed Judge Terry, rode as his travelling companion. The authorities kept the fact quiet to allow Nagle privacy in Washington.

Nagle Justice Field Washington Terry

Carpets at lowest prices since 1861 urged by Pray firm

John H. Pray, Sons & Co. announce carpets are available at sales-low prices unparalleled since 1861 and urge customers to buy immediately before prices rise. The notice emphasizes strong value and immediate purchase.

Messrs John H. Pray

The Star Course Attractions Revealed for Fall Schedule

A detailed list outlines October to February events for the Star course, featuring eminent concerts and lectures by Emma Juch, Walter Emerson, Jules Perotti, the Irish National Concert Company, the Lotus Glee Club, and speakers like Robert Nourse and Max O Re ll. It promises one of the city's finest offerings with full details to follow.

Barnabee Karl, Macdonald Julietta Corden Jessie Bartlett Davis Carlotta Maconda Hoff and Cowles Lhe Bostonians Emma Juch B. Listemann Fritz Giese G. B. Ronconi Fritz Listemann John W. Flockton Paul Listemann Walter Emerson Corneti Menora Henson Emerson Nat M. Brigham John Thomas Rudolph King Schubert Robert Nourse Dr. Jekyll Mr. Hyde Ireland Dublin Irish National Concert Company John O’rorke London Assurance Leland T. Powers Wulf Fries Louise Baldwin Powers Elinor Teear I. KE. Holden H. L. Cornell Germany Jules Perotti Emil Fischer Sophie Traubman Lowie Meisslinger Metropolitan Opera House New York John ©. Mullaly J. M. Heindl Henri Heindl Aiea Heindl Edwin Heindl Jrr Henry A. Greene Lotus Glee Club Nella F. Brown-Pond Longfellow Carrie Hun-King Sophie Maurer Laura Sedgwick Collins W. A. Prince Frederick Reddall Charles N. Allen Georgia Pray G. B. van Santvoord Albert van Raaite Edwin A. Sabin Aug. Ellis J. Williams Macy Jessie Eldridge- Southwick Ella M.chamberlin Ariel Ladies England Royal Hand Bell Ringers of London Fred Losey Scotland Balmoral Glasgow Walter Bruce America Will Carleton Robert MclIntyre Beypt

Cambridge and Boston Work on Harvard Bridge Dedication

Bridges committees from Cambridge and Boston met at City Hall with Harvard Bridge commissioners and mayors to plan the dedication. J P Caswell proposed a grand malico drama and river pageant but Cambridge delayed badge finalization, suggesting a probable spring dedication instead.

Cambridge Boston City Hall Harvard Bridge Alderman Smith Bridge Committee Hart Gilmore Leander Greeley J. P. Caswell Cambride Bridge

Man Injured In Cambridge City Hall Elevator Fall

Michael Kenney aged 30, of 56 Waverley street, fell into an elevator shaft at the new Cambridge City Hall yesterday, suffering serious head injuries and was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital. The St James Episcopal Church edifice at North Cambridge nears completion with stained glass windows in the chancel and memorials planned for the late Dean George Z Gray.

Michael Kenney Waverley Street Cambridge City Hall Massachusetts General Hospital St. James's Episcopal Church North Cambridge George Z. Gray

Sylvanite Minina Milling Co Stock Offering

The SUYLVANITE Minina & MILLING Company offers a limited stock issue at $2 per share par value $10 paid up and unassessable. Dr Norvin Green president of Western Union Telegraph Co is named as president. George W Dresser of 103 Devonshire Street accepts subscriptions and will provide required information.

Suylvanite Minina & Milling Company Norvin Green Western Union Telegraph Company George W. Dresser Devonshire Street

Staples Court Clears Several Liquor Cases

The Superior Criminal Court in Suffolk County on September 20 convicts in several liquor cases. Thomas Power received stolen goods and was sent to the House of Correction for six months. Frederick Burton faced embezzlement charges and was held on $800 bail.

Superior Criminal Court Suffolk County Staples Thomas Power House of Correction Frederick Burton

Insolvency Court Adjourns Third Meetings in Suffolk County

In Suffolk County Insolvency Court on Sept 20 Judge McKim adjourned third meetings and granted discharges to Robert F. Piper Florence FE Belden Charles W Wellington Peter F Costello John H Sweetser John L B Pratt Ernest D Blackwell George W Thayer Albert L Churchill Cecilia F Gustine Jennie H Bowker Paul Sears James Clair George T Sears James H Howard Emery Hughes George M Guild 5 S W Howe George L Young Charles B Gardner John O Connor Discharges denied for Thomas Ff Maney Co Jacob Cohen Newman McCully Emery W Smith Mary F Maney Arminda T McKeon KJ Clark Co George hb Evans. Second meetings closed for Mary F Maney Arminda T McKeon and Hampton V Hayward. First meetings held for Thomas H McDonald Henry W Folsom assignee Elizabeth E Durgin Melville P Beckett assignee John H Piper Howard D Nash assignee. Creditors petition in Josiah B Bachelder continued to Dec 6. Dowley & Proctor composition not confirmed insolvency proceeding. J Tyler Hicks Co second hearing on composition continued to Oct 4.

Suffolk County McKim Robert F. Piper Florence FE. Belden Charles W. Wellington Peter F. Costello John H. Sweetser John L. B. Pratt Ernest D. Blackwell George W. Thayer Albert L. Churchill Cecilia F. Gustine Jennie H. Bowker Paul Sears James Clair George T. Sears James H. Howard Emery, & Hughes George M. Guild W. J. Howe George L. Young Charles B. Gardner John O'Connor Thomas Ff. Maney

Harvey v Stevens jury verdict in Middlesex Court

In Middlesex County Superior Court on September 20, the jury found for the plaintiff in Harvey, assignee, v Stevens for 1830 dollars and 20 cents. Harvey represented the plaintiff, W H Atwood the defendant. Additional cases listed include Murphy v Prince administrator and McDuffee v Ro barge in Lowell, with various defendants.

Suffolk Hall C. H. Conant J. M. Hall R. D. Weston Smith McDuffee Chase City of Barge Lowell Cady v. Davis Adv

Damages Actions in Superior Court Adjoin Haverhill Docket

Essex county court records show three personal injury and tort actions against defendants from Haverhill and Malden. Cases include Jeremiah Mahoney vs Benjamin W. Chase for foot injury from an ice incident, Alice Kelley Dyer vs J K Sleeper over alleged false good will claims, and Parker vs New England Telegraph and Telephone for burns from an electric wire. Adjournments and denials are noted with lawyers named for each side.

Essex Lawrence Mason Jeremiah Mahoney Benjamin W. Chase Haverhill Frank Pearl W. H. Moody Alice Kelley Dyer Malden Ontmail W. S. Kane I’. Burney George A. Parker New England Telegraph and ‘Telephone Company C. A. Bell John P. Sweeney Harry Moulton Nwandar

Municipal Court Update on Sep 20 Docketed Charges

Duncan McGehvey John C Lynch George Roberts and James O Leary tied to the No 10 Marshall street shoe-store robbery were continued to Sept 25 in 2000 dollars each. Edward Felton charged with larceny of a silver watch from Gilbert Wait had case continued. James Quigley charged with stealing a $200 team was held for Superior Court in 500 dollars. John Murphy waived examination on breaking and entering and was held in 1000 dollars for Superior Court. George C Miller was fined 5 dollars and costs for obtaining money under false pretences. Sarah Simpson and Peter Nichols were each held in 100 dollars for Superior Court on larceny charges.

Apams and Forsarra Duncan McGehvey John C. Lynch George Roberts James O'Leary Marshall Street Edward Felton Giarend Gilbert Wait James Quigley Jeremiah Harrigan Superior Court John Murphy George C. Miller Miller Sarah Simpson Peter Nichols

Changes at the Post Office Workforce

The post office plans to discharge three watchmen and one electrician and one fireman from the custodian department while offering raises to the remaining staff. Critics call it penny wise and pound foolish, noting the fourth floor housing courts lacks watchmen and urging two guards at both building ends to prevent neglect during court sessions.

Post Office United States Court United States District, Attorney

Repairs at the State House After Elevator Tank Flood

Damage to Representatives' Hall from a tank burst at the State House is estimated at about 1000 dollars. Work starts to repair the area, the elevator is expected to run again in a week, carpets will be replaced, ceilings whitened, and chairs dried.

State House J. G. B. Adams J. P. Blake

Notes About The City Today In Boston

Notes on Rev Lysander Dicker man at Old South Church topic The Pharaoh That Knew Joseph and The Pharaoh That Knew Not Joseph. Dickerman known Egyptologist. New England Hospital buys Farnsworth house for nurses Gifts to Miss C G Macbrien Roxbury for furnishings. West End street railway to replace junction frogs with new iron work begins tonight. Parmenter street paving bids Dyer 250 Barber Asphalt 359 not awarded. Rev James Yeames to speak at Boston YMCA tomorrow 4 pm for young men. Congregational singing and cornet solos by Cooper and Stewart. George Francis Train to speak at Boston Theatre tomorrow evening. Dockstater contribution to Boston noted. Boston Baseball grounds turnout high sixty eight days 293 357 tickets receipts 147 688 50 including 36 922 44 to visiting clubs Grandstand receipts near 20 000 total home receipts over 140 000. Street commissioners hear relocation of Old Road Roxbury Dorchester abutters split on necessity. Aldermen committee to consider preventing pedl ers at Boston Post Office likely to grant. Police parade for Oct 15 postponed to spring due to vacation season. Rev Minot J Savage returned from abroad in good health services to resume at Unity Church after repairs.

Lysander Dickerman Old South Church Joseph Dickerman New England Hospital For Women and Children Farnsworth House C. G. Macbrien Dimock Street Roxbury West End Street Railway Charles and Cambridge Streets Clarendon Hills Park Square Craigie Bridge Third Street Cambridge West Boston Bridge Parmenter Street C. R. Dyer Barber Asphalt Company James Yeames Methodist Episcopal Church of South Boston Boston Young Men’s Christian Association Boylston Berkeley Streets Messrs. Cooper and Stewart George Francis Train Madison Square New York Boston Dorchester Board of Aldermen Corse Boston Post Office Minot J. Savage Church of the Unity

Somerville Democrats Set Ward Caucuses Next Wednesday

The Somerville ward and city committee voted to hold State senatorial county and councillor caucuses in the wards next Wednesday evening. Representative caucuses will be held Oct 9. Richard H. Dana will explain the new ballot law to voters of Somerville next Tuesday evening.

Somerville Democratic Richard H. Dana Lowell Democratic City Committee Central Committee

Sunday notices of church services in Boston area

Sunday notices list multiple churches and associations in Boston. Details include service times from 9:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., 4 p.m., and 7:30 p.m., with ministers such as Rev. Brooke Herford Rev. James Yeames Rev. A Y L Vierson Rev. Leighton Parks and Rev. Justin D Fulton. Also featured are music solos, duets, and congregational singing with organ, cornet, and piano. Public invited. tickets required for some meetings.

Continental Clothing House Word Puzzle Prize

Boston contest offers 100 gold to the contestant who forms the most valid words from Continental letters using Webster's dictionary. Prizes include fiery dollars and a child’s kit for ages 5 to 12. Entries due by Friday noon November 1.

Fowle The Boston Herald Coleman Boston Globe C. E. Pierce Boston Journal Continental Clothing House

Country Week Fifteenth Season Charity Drives 3100 Children

Contributions to the Boston Young Men's Christian Union funded the Country Week effort sending over 3100 needy children and some mothers from city union rooms to farms and country homes. Helpers included guests and groups from Stanley House South West Harbor Readville Bass Rock Gloucester and local Sunday Schools.

Country Week Boston Young Men’s Christian Union Stanley House South West Harbor Third Congregational Society Cambridge Baptist Sunday School South Framingham Mass Blue Hill Readville Medford

Climate for Consumptives Uses Sage's Catarrh Remedy

An advertisement urges consumptives to avoid hawking and spitting and to use Dr. Sage's Catarrh Remedy sold by druggists. The copy promotes a home remedy and targets readers seeking relief from catarrh symptoms.

Stockholders Receive 500c Per Share Monthly Proposal

The plan promises 50c per share monthly now totaling $6 yearly, $17,600 monthly to surplus, with stock at $10 soon to rise to $165. Conservative investors expect $50 per share in twelve months. Dividends would come from mine and mill earnings, not manipulator pockets, and the company invites close scrutiny for accuracy in its property representations.

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