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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1886

Page

8

Odd Fellows Parade Captures Boston in Grand Display

A Boston Odd Fellows parade drew tens of thousands along a route past the Public Garden and Tremont Street. The procession featured numerous lodges and bands from across the region, with the grand review at Tremont street and a crowd of up to 20,000. Police faced heavy challenges managing the dense, festive crowds and reports noted isolated injuries and pickpockets.

Tremont Street Temple Place Washington Street Summer Street Tremont School Street Boston O’brien City Hall Robinson State House Beacon Street Arlington Street Whiting Board of Police Loyer Hans Com Charles A. Bartlett Odd Fellows W. Hawthorne Solomon Bacharach Abraham Ferdinand Court Street P. V. Lucy Anthony L. Almeda Weber's Shuman & Co Shreve Crump & Low’s Meyer Bros E. B. Sears No. 59 Broad Street J. W. Grundy & Co 3Rvevan A. P. Spitz & Co J. W. Wiggin J. H. Ashton State and Merchants’ Row John C. Underwood Brunswick Bunker Hill Washington Grand Charles Currier Newburyport Herald Office Steadman Winkham W. H., Reddick Porter Messrs William Pickering Salem Joseph Bradbury Providence J. F. Stackpole Porter Associates

Shaft Monument to the Puritan Warrior to be Finished in June

The Standish Monument Association adjourned at the Old South Meeting House electing General Horace B. Sargent as president and naming thirty-three directors with a nine member finance committee led by Alexander H. Rice. They voted to buy the stone and begin laying it early next spring, planning a June capstone, and to seek Congress and state funds for the statue as a government sighting post.

Standish Monument Association Old South Horace B. Sargent Thomas F. Temple S. M. Allen E. 5. Tobey L. Miles Standish E.S. Tobey Edwin Adams Harrison Loring

Supreme Court Hearing Over Wall Easement Dispute

In a Sept 22 session the Supreme Judicial Court heard Patrick Canning v Patrick Green et al concerning a brick wall along a boundary on Revere Place. The lessee claims an easement by use for support over forty years. defendant contends the wall lies wholly on his land and denies any easement. Attorneys William Gaston and J F Paige appeared for the complainant. Charles D Adams for the defendant.

W. Allen J. Patrick Canning Patrick J. Green Sylvester Whitney Revere Place Green William Gaston J. F. Paige Charles D. Adams

Court clears Bucknam in lime juice case verdict

United States District Court on Sept 22 acquitted George M Bucknam master of the Itonus of failing to supply lime juice or anti scurbutics. Antonio Benton master of the bark Wave faced a like charge with case unfinished. Devens court notes no jury cases for the term.

George M. Bucknam J. M. Broune Antonio Benton E. L. Barney Devens

Middlesex Superior Court Docket Items In Replevin Case

Sept 22 judge Blodgett presides in Middlesex Superior Court. Henry A Lord administrator sues Frank M Merrill. verdict for defendant. Parker Kenison vs town of Arlington on trial. Damages claimed for land overflow by water works construction. Charles Robinson Jr for plaintiff. J Elder and J Harvey for defendants.

Superior Court Middlesex County Blodgett Henry A. Lord Replevin Frank M. Merrill Parker Kenison Arlington Charles Robinson, Jr J. Elder J. H. Harvey

Can Play Good Ball in New York Game for Boston Nine

Boston nine demonstrated its fielding and batting strength in a New York game yesterday. Nash, Buff, and Sutton led the offense with multiple hits as Boston built a lead, while Wise and Dorgan contributed key plays in the field. New York traded runs through seven innings before Boston pulled away late, with Deasley injured and Richardson swapping to the mound later.

New York Boston Reds Hornung Sutton Nash Ezra Sam Buff Merrill Rad Connor Welsh Gillespee Esterbrook Wise Ward Joe Richardson Gerhardt Gillespie Dugan Buffington Radbourne Deasley Finley Bostons NEW Yorks PO A. E Rock Poa O/Connor So Kok Oy Gillespielf Morrill Rich’son Radburne Johnston Eg Daily Cs. Oy Ease Ccs Dea

Episcopal Convocation Held in Somerville

The 221st Eastern convocation of the Episcopal Diocese met at St Thomas’s Church Union Square Somerville with Rev George Zabriskie Gray presiding. About forty rectors attended and Malden’s St Paul’s was chosen as December meeting place.

Somerville Episcopal Diocese St. Thomas’s Church Union Square George Zabriskie Gray Cambridge Theological School Shinn Grace Church Newton St. Paul’s Church of Malden Ryy Ri George Z. Gray J. Milton Peck St. Paul’s Church Malden Charles L. Short Trinity Church Melrose

Somerville Democratic Caucuses Vote by Ward and Delegates

Voters in Somerville detail ward by ward lists of state and county candidates for the Democratic caucuses. Ward 1 names include Vial Hadley Flynn Cole Kelley and others. Ward 2 lists Rafferty Dewire Sheerin Houley Deady Troveress Elston and more. Ward 3 delegates include Brown Gill Condit Stillson Dickerman Currier Sanborn Grutin Cushing Edlefton Forten. Ward 4 names Rymes Penton Mougan Libby Weld Leutche Trefren Highley Gordon Cotter Mougan.

Somerville John Vial G. H. Hadley M. J Flynn Herbert Cole John Kelley Morris White O. McQuade George McLaughlin Peter Delliver J. Allen Flanders Charles W. Currier Thomas Carey Hugh Doherty William J. Conglin E. Dwyer John O’hara John Fahey N. Currier Patrick Rafferty Timothy C. Dewire John Sheerin P. F. Houley P. Deady Samuel G. A. Troveress A. A. Elston Congressional Charles S. Lincoln Oren S. Knapp G. A. Troyeross T. C. Dewire William A. Flaherty Charles F. Brine Bernard O'Neil William McDonough A. R. Penton C. A. Mougan H. Libby William E. Weld Bernard Leutche George W. Trefren Harry Highley James B. Lynch Gustavus Leutche John Gillis George A. Gordon William F. Cotter Charles A. Mougan

Brown Horatio Faces Trial On Lottery Charge

In Superior Court yesterday Horatio Brown of No 11 Elm Street faced trial on a charge of setting up and promoting a lottery raised by the Law and Order League. The judge ruled that playing policy is not a lottery and Massachusetts laws do not apply to crimes in Kentucky, ordering a verdict of acquittal. About twenty related complaints were dismissed and many defendants left the courtroom rejoicing.

Horatio Brown No. 11 Elm Street Law and Order League Massachusetts Kentucky

Portlands Defeat Boston Blues In Close Seventeen Hit Affair

Portland team wins over Boston Blues as Schoeneck Hatfield and O Rourke star. A ninth inning miscue on a ball off a stone allows the Blues their only run. Both teams field well. Madden effective for Portland. Lawrence game follows with similar tight play and standout batting and fielding.

Portland Portlands Boston Blues Schoeneck Hatfield O’rourke Madden Blues A. x Rock POL Ale Galligan Kearns Murphy Wheelock Sota Ryan de Hatfield OtMeCork Shettier Riley O’ Rourke Sullivan O’connell Schonk Shaw Willis Mortlands Atfield Sheffler

O'Brien and Lovett Win as Lynns Rally Late

Lynn won by piling hits in the final inning. The game featured two-base hits by Lawrences and Lynns, with wild pitches and walks shaping scoring. Umpire Lynch officiated a 2 hour 15 minute contest, showing Lynns 7 strikeouts to Lawrences 5.

ST. Louis Kansas Citys A.E. R A. E. Glasscock O' Radford McKinnon Myers Denny Whitney Aeehy Bassett Seery Donnelly Cahit Tfsi Hackett Quinn Weidman Healy McKin Denney McGeachy Cahill Nays McQueery Empire—Quest O’brien Lovett Lynn Petaly Bethy Lawrences Balis Thas Ayaa Es Lynns Awrences Lynne Lynchh Lime

Manchester Base Ball Association Eyes 1887 Club and League

Manchester New Hampshire, Sept. 22. A meeting of the Manchester Base Ball Association considered the 1887 season and the need for a better club within means. Directors were authorized to consult Lowell, Lawrence, Concord, Salem and Newburyport for forming a league with lower salaries. Talks indicate Salem Lowell Concord moving toward such a league. A liberal subscription was raised for next season while the current season ends with funds in the treasury.

Manchester N. H Manchester Base Ball Association Lowell Lawrence Concord Salem Newburyport New England

Metropolitan routs Pittsburgh at Staten Island score 7 0

In Staten Island the Metropolitan team defeated the Pittsburgh squad without reply as the score stood 7 to 0. Philadelphia defeated St. Louis 6 to 3 in another game. Newark beat Hartford 9 to 0. Baltimore shut out Cincinnati 11 to 0. Brooklyn defeated Louisville 11 to 3.

Staten Island Pittsburgs Metropolitans Philadelphia St. Louis Athletics Newark Newarks Hartfords Baltimore Cincinnatis Baltimores

Games Today Feature Rival Matchups Across Cities

Jeanne New Yorks visit Boston while Washingtons play Philadelphia. Kansas Citys travel to St Louis and Chicagos meet Detroit. New EnglandBoston duel heads to Portland as Newburyports oppose Haverhill and Brocktons face Lawrence in regional clashes.

Chicagos Detroit Kansas Citys Jeanne New Yorks Boston Washingtons Philadelphia St. Louis New England Bostons Portland Newburyports Haverhill Brocktons Lawrence

Rioting in Peabody Ends With Arrests and Bail

Proctor's in Protopy reports rioting by striking tanners resumed with 500 in Tremont street. Officers escorting John Osborn faced stoning. Jack Welch arrested for throwing a stone and later bailed for 300 dollars. Shots fired, injuries suspected, crowd dispersed. police remain on alert.

Goodwin Jack Wech English Street Seelinde Welch Edward Cassidy Dublin Osborn

Winners of 2:20 Race and 2:32 Class at Franklin Park

The program at Franklin Park SAugus featured Kitty YY and Sam F winning two heats in the 2:20 event after a chilly afternoon. In the 2:32 class Sam F. swept three straight heats with rivals Owenee Beachmont Lucy M. and Rex contesting each phase, while Nina Hiram H. T. L. D. George Jones and others ran for positions. A prior 2:37 race was postponed due to fading light.

Franklin Park Belle Dorr Miss Monroe Long John Kitty Y Sam F Beachmont Owenee Lucy M Nina Hiram H George Jones Joe Rex Onawa Helen Wilkes Joe S Saugus J. O. Snow Bik M. Kitty Pel Gia Ek T. D. Marsh B. m. Belle C. Monroe G. m MR Roce Charles Yapp G. Long Stone J. Reid Ng Northern Baltes Soeur W. B. Smith M. J. Stone G. Sam F Br. G. Beachmont C. E. Mosher B. m. Owenee J. Bowen B. m. Lacy Marsh M. Roxy Hi. L. Morrison B. G. Peter A

Knights of Labor Stand Firm in Leather War

Salem September 22 District Assembly 77 Knights of Labor issues a manifesto after urging unity against leather manufacturers. The board cites national board support and persistent demand for recognition, arguing the manufacturers refuse to negotiate with an organized body and the struggle will last, with members ready to test strength of the Manufacturers' Association.

Knights Salem District Assembly Knights of Labor Phenix Hall National Executive Board The National Board District Board Manufacturers’ Association Hart Thor

Clay pigeon shoot winners and fall rifle meeting set

Warnut Hinn Sept 22 reports a clay pigeon shoot with diamond and sweepstake matches. Stanton Nichols Swift and Snow won prizes A C D. Wilson won F in the visitors' match. M. R. A. directors plan a fall riflemen meeting Oct 7 8 9. Prize lists detail multiple events and placings among Stanton Swift Nichols Sanborn Wilson Warren Lawson.

Warnut Hinn Stanton Nichols Swift Snow Wilson Sanborn Warren Low Lawson

Mayflower and Gala to Race Off Marblehead Friday

It is nearly certain that the Mayflower and Gala tea will race off Marblehead on Friday, with the steamer Nantasket starting from Rowe's wharf to offer limited seating and a chance to witness the contest.

Marblehead Rowe’s Wharf

The Famous Cutter Huron Sold to Yacht Club Members

The cutter Huron, famed as the fastest in her class and designed and owned by the late William Gray Jr., was sold to Messrs Be Broodgood and Edward Kelly and will be enrolled in the New York Yacht Club. She sailed for New York yesterday, where she will be stripped and laid up for the season.

Huron William Gray, Jr Messrs Be Broodgood Edward Kelly New York Yacht Club New York

Mikado ticket sales open at Globe Theatre box office

Box office sales for the grand production of The Mikado at Globe Theatre begin Friday morning. Other items note a union meeting at Reformed Episcopal Church Dartmouth street at 8 15. A concert seat auction at Boston Theatre is also announced and a baby found on the Common is taken to station. An ordination for Rev Hale’s son as associate pastor at South Congregational Church is planned for Oct 14.

Globe Theatre C. W. Sawyer Reformed Episcopal Church Dartmouth Street Boston Station 4 E. E. Hale D.D South Congregational Church Union Park Street

Wedding at First Methodist Church Somerville

The First Methodist Church on Wesley squares Somerville hosted a fashionable society wedding last evening as Mr Charles L Holt married Miss Emma L Pray. The ceremony, led by Rev J W Hamilton shortly after 8 o'clock, drew a full church with ushers William E Plummer William D Sullivan William L Harris Marshall H Cushing Walter S Barnes Jr Herbert T Allen Charles Stoddard and Alfred R Kerr.

Wesley Squares Somerville Charles L. Holt Emma L. Pray J. W. Hamilton William E. Plummer William D. Sullivan Willian LL Harris Marshall H. Cushing Walter 5. Barnes, Jr Herbert T. Allen Charles Stoddard Alfred R. Kerr

Morey Lectures on Boston Kidnapping and State Abuse

Maurice Morey spoke at New Era Hall to Terra-Novian Society on how citizens are kidnapped and robbed in the name of the state. He described his own arrest for criminal libel, cited the Tewksbury horror, and urged public vindication and redress amid applause.

New Era Maurice Morey Terra-Novian Society Boston Commonwealth

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