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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1883

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Notable Nineteenth Century Figures Move Through Boston

Secretary Folger and ex Senator Conkling pass silently. Police Superintendent Adams seen, likely soon out. Lansdon marquis and marchioness set for Canada from Derry October 11 or 12. Cleveland returns to Albany after visiting Tilden in Yonkers. Butler’s son injured in a fall from horse. Morse buys land on Commonwealth avenue near Mack. Haskins to be hotel room clerk at Quincy House. Shapleigh to build four story brownstone on Commonwealth at 266 cost 30000. Cook leaves boating to manage Philadelphia Press. Yale returns to old stroke. Smith sails to Cleveland for insurance commissioners meeting. Judge Russell tours Cape towns. Mashpee worship. Corliss and Conklis stay at American house. London World notes Brooks to visit Europe next spring. Davis of Philadelphia Evening Call, Yale 1880 alum, poised to succeed. Brown becomes depot master after Fitchburg tunnel service. Victoria grants Albert Victor Order of the Garter. Arthur’s weather delays Newport visit. lists Newport guests. Doyle chosen to sculpt Hill monument for Atlanta. Coleridge visit to U S explained via State Bar link. E C Carrigan of Boston praised for education work and speech at convention.

Folger Conkling Adams Marquis Marchioness of Commonwealth Avenue Bob Cook Philadelphia Press Yale W. 8. Smith State Department Cleveland Massachusetts Judge Russell Cape Lieck Mashpee J. C. Corliss Turf, Field and Farm R. B. Conklis King Wilkes Burns and Wedgewood London World Phillips Brooks Europe London Robert 8. Davis New Philadelphia Evening Call Amos H. Brown Fitchburg Faunce Victoria Prince Albert Victor Order of the Garter Ordder Arthur Warren Newport Robert Galet M. W. Cooper George Peabody Wetmore Pierre Lorilliard George H. Warren, Jr G. P. Wetmore Seth Barton French Paran Stevens J. W. A. Griswold G. Ruies Duer Phillips Edith Warren Alexander Doyle New York B. H. Hill Georgia Atlanta Doyle Lee New Orleans John Howard Payne Corcoran Lord Coleridge United States The State Bar Albany Mr. Shepherd Vanderbilt Shepherd

Builder's Wall Bucks Out From Portland Cement Claims

Two years after a five story brick building at South and Essex walls bulged and were deemed unsafe. Architect Bradlee cites Portland cement expansion as cause after experiments show rapid expansion. Builder Rumery argues he followed contract and owners accepted structure, shielding him from liability for rebuilding costs.

William Murnot Arustee South Essex Streets N. J. Bradlee William Rumery Bradlee Bradjee Rumery

Marshfield Monument Defaced During Refacing Sunday

A Daniel Webster monument at Marshfield was refaced Sunday by vandals or relic seekers. The washburn Iron company of Worcester weighs creating its own steel for rails at a cost of 150000 dollars. Nantasket railroad ends season with free rides for town poor and schoolchildren. a Plymouth girl, Maggie Bodett, dies by hanging. Bibles placed in Boston and Maine cars by Bible Society largely stolen. Taunton mill worker Ernest Pellerin sues Whittenton Manufacturing for 15000. After four days in superior court Taunton, a verdict for 22750. Springfield man William Ferre confesses throat-cutting. wife likely to recover. Ferre to Northampton asylum.

Daniel Webster Marshfield Washburn Iron Company Worcester Nantasket Maggie John Mary Ann Bodett Plymouth Haverhill Bulletin Boston and Maine Railway Bible Society Ernest Pellerin Whittenton Manufacturing Company Taunton Faunton William T. Ferre Springfield

Lewiston Journal Enlarged About Nov 1

Stephen Grant of Kittery a farmer disappeared from his home last Saturday seen in Portsmouth and has not been heard from since. He carried substantial money. John B. Benjamin pleaded nolo contendere to pension irregularities at Portland and was fined $150 plus costs. Veazie incident saw Maunce Buckley intoxicated stab George Johnson twice and threaten Mrs Johnson and strike a child with a stick, causing a head wound.

Lewiston Journal Stephen Grant Kittery Portsmouth John B. Benjamin United States Circuit Court Portland Snn

Moonshiner David Fraley Sentenced to 12 Years

David Fraley, accused moonshiner who killed Revenue Officer Walker last February, was given a 12 year term at Concord. Counsel for the state and defense presented arguments as hearings concluded in the case.

David Fraley Walker Concord Sern See Concord Monty Mireal State

Massachusetts Politicians Brace for Busy Week of Conventions

Bay State politics buzzes as Litchman wing of greenback labor party meets to renominate Gov. Butler in Melrose while Moody Boynton faction prepares for a Worcester convention. Democratic rifts surface over ward 20 and 22 caucuses, with Khaled reports of delegate-at-large disputes and split loyalties to Mayor Palmer and Gov. Butler.

Massachusetts Litchman Greenback Labor Party Meionaon Butler Friends E. Moody Boynton Worcester Springfield Tremont Temple Revere House Charles P. Thompson Sam Bowerman Pierce Samuel W. Bowerman George F. Verry Boston Paul J. Kendricken Palmer Kendricken Maj J.J. McDavitt Col P. T. Hanley Maj. McDavitt

Patrick Meehan Nominated for Ward 23 Aldermen Seat

The nominating committee of Ward 23 receives the name Patrick Meehan as a candidate for a position on the board of aldermen.

Patrick Meehan

Greenbackers Meet in Springfield On Butler Nomination

Greenback voters in Springfield elect 23 delegates to the state convention and oppose Gov Butler renomination in favor of E Moody Boynton. George M Stearn offers to bet on Robinson with three $100 bets while W B Stone may reconsider as crowds head to Wednesday’s gathering. Boston visitors and party rooms fill Haynes House.

Butler Robinson Boston Post Springfield Mass E. Moody Boynton W. B. Stone George H. Blelock Democratic City Committee Stone Blelock Alderman Devlin Party of Boston Haynes

Butler vows to reform state government and purge corruption

Gov Butler told a Chicago Herald correspondent he expects re election with about 140000 votes. He outlined issues: reforming state government, benefitting many, breaking up rings, fighting corruption, and replacing ruled by corrupt influences without aid from past powers. He praised common sense and public sentiment. he says his aims favor the humble. He avoided discussing a presidential run, saying Tilden will not be a candidate and Holman’s boom is noise.

Gov. Butler Chicago Herald Massachusetts Tilden McDonald Indiana Holman

The Bay State Campaign A Great Opportunity Missed

A Franklin County Reformer piece praises George D. Robinson of Chicopee while arguing against his suitability for executive office, cites Oliver Ries’s big donations for lieutenant governor, and echoes Boston Post urging Pierce for governor and Seelye for lieutenant governor. It also notes the Stillmouth debate on Butler and Butlerism, references Ben Butler’s political impact, and reports on campaign literature and Democratic reactions across multiple outlets.

Franklin County Ind George D. Robinson Chicopee Congress Oliver Ries State Committee Boston Post Pierce Seelye Hayes Mawes St. Paul Rep Massachusetts Butler Oliver Ames Qakes Ames North Joel Chandler Harris Remus Atlanta Constitution Ben Butler Ben Indianapolis Sentinel Robinson Keifer-Robeson Old Ben Old Ben Butler Plymouth Rock Campaignu Democratic Tarbox Wendell Phillips Samuel Angier Chace Revere House Oxford Miss Post Tewksbury Almshouse United States

Butler Defeat Talk Threads Through Western MA Press

The Westfield and Holyoke papers discuss Butler’s prospects amid factional GOP tensions and Democratic strength in western Massachusetts. Locals cite Stearns of Chicopee as a notable Butler critic and relay predictions from Brockton to Lowell about Robinson versus Butler. Political maneuvers include prohibition conventions, possible nominations, and booster rhetoric from Mary Livermore and others.

Contests and political chatter across states after election

After the election a flurry of opinions appears on state actions, including Ohio amendments nullifying liquor trade rents, and political chatter from Maj. Howell and Senator Vorhees. Conversations with Frank Hurd favor Tilden Hendricks. New York Republicans face a weak convention. A harmony meeting at Cooper Institute urges unified action for the Democratic ticket in 1884.

New York Cooper Institute David Dudley Field

Hail Storm Sweeps Ohio Valley Ruins Crops

A hail storm swept from Carrollton Kentucky to Lawrenceburg Indiana yesterday afternoon, covering the ground with two to four inches of hail and ruining crops across the Ohio valley.

Madison Ind Ohio Valley Carrollton Lawrenceburg

Resumption of Work at South Chicago Rolling Mills

Chicago dispatch reports work restarting at the rolling mills in South Chicago with 1800 workers returning. Wages will be paid on the Pittsburg scale.

Chicago Rolling Mills Pittsburg

Various 1900s Updates On Crime Politics and Health

Postmaster H N Meng of Vidalia La arrested for stealing registered letters and confessing. Ohio auditor reports nearly 2 606 000 dollars in liquor tax collections. Wall Street rumors say Henry Villard bought a large block of New York Times stock, denied by the paper. David Fraley, alleged North Carolina moonshiner who killed Revenue Officer Walker, sentenced in Concord to 12 years. New Jersey Democrats begin campaign with Newark rally led by McClellan McPherson Abbott and Stockton. Navy reports steamer Tennessee lightly damaged in recent incident. likely to enter dry dock in New York before West Indies cruise. Peter Marie v Commodore Garrison suit continued in New York for recovery of 56 000 Missouri Pacific stock shares. Pensacola navy yard notes two new yellow fever cases in Warrington. one prior misidentified as swamp fever. One child death from malarial fever following yellow fever. Gov Ordway orders Dakota state offices moved to Bismarck despite judge Edgarton’s ruling. attorney general supports governor. Next step likely a quo jure despatch. Marshall Texas despatch reports Silas Johnson found dead with three bullet wounds and rope around neck. wife says 16 men came to the door requesting Johnson.

H. N. Meng Vidalia Ohio Wall Street Henry Villard New York Times Times David Fraley North Carolina Walker Concord New Jersey Newark McClellan Senator McPherson Leon Abbott John P. Stockton Navy Department United States Tennessee New York West Indies Peter Marie Edgarton Ordway Akota Bismarck Marshall Texas Silas Johnson Johnson Alee

Chandler's Auction of Warships Nets Little Profit

Secretary Chandler led bids for 23 condemned ships at Boston Portsmouth and New London yards. Bids totaled 308,273 against a 12,000,000 outlay, about two and a half percent of cost. Names like Iowa Ohio Niagara Congress Guard and Blue Light appear among buyers, with totals and appraisals listed. The sale illustrates the government's loss on the venture and notes surrounding the auctioned hulks amid other city items.

Washington Chandler Iowa Ohio Niagara Boston Kansas Sabine Guards Congress Portsmouth Blue Light Florida New London H. G. Lynch New York J. L. Snow W. H. Gregory Alfred Wilkinson New Orleans E. Stannard & Co Susquehanna Worcester Shawmut Savannah Roanoke Burlington W. H. Smith A. Purvis

Trouble With Indians Taint by Hascally Agents

A Senate committee report due next winter will oppose ratification of the Sioux commission agreement in Dakota. Testimony across agencies shows Indians allege coercion to sign, with Red Cloud accusing Hinman of false promises.

Washington Senate Montana Dakota Sioux Commission Interior Department Pine Ridge D. Hinman Hinman Red Cloud Nebraska

Five Cents-Chromo Ticket Fight to Indianapolis Begins

From Chicago to Indianapolis for five cents a chromo with $1 fare. Panhandle and Kankakee lines start selling tickets to Indianapolis tomorrow morning. Chicago and Eastern Illinois will include a chromo for five cents, fare gratis to Indianapolis. Beyond Indianapolis, usual local fare applies. Rail companies push competition to attract riders. Cincinnati dispatch notes Indianapolis group meets Louisville-Nashville-Chicago tolls.

Chicago Indianapolis Curiaco Panhandle Kankakee Chicago and Eastern Illinois Road Cincinnati St. Louis Hamilton Dayton Louisville New Albany

Prohibition nominees named. sheriff and senators chosen

At the nominating county convention in Bridgeport Peter Starr of Danbury was named sheriff. James Wilson of Fairfield was chosen as senator for the thirteenth district, and John A Green of Danbury for the fifteenth district. A five year old boy, John Bixby of South Norwalk, was found drowned in the harbor, his birthday the day of his death. A deck hand on the steamer City of Worcester, intoxicated, fell overboard and drowned. a longshoreman's card with the name William Moore was found on him.

Bridgeport Conn Peter Starr Danbury James Wilson Fairfield John A. Green John Bixby South Norwalk City of Worcester William Moore

New York Ends Season at Coney Island and Beyond

The New York season ends at Coney Island as the coast of New Jersey also closes its run after a late start. The five week stretch saw a brisk finish and forecasts for next year.

New York Coney Island New Jersey

Fire damage and losses across multiple towns reported

Fire outbreaks in Rockland Nantasket and nearby areas cause a total estimated loss of several thousand dollars with several insured. Notable incidents include Poole & Lane property destroyed on White Head hill Nantasket with $900 loss. 4 others in Boston vicinity, Dedham leather washer factory fire causing $3,500 loss insured for $2,500. and additional blazes in West Bay Gouldsboro Hailey Brattleboro Peotone Tremont Elkhart Memphis Worcester Marengo Plymouth Montreal with varied insured sums and damages.

Boston Poole & Lane Rockland White Head Hill Nantasket Engine 14 Highland Avenue W. J. Appleton Lincoln Street Newell & Co J.J. W. Abbott Oakdale Dedham Ellsworth West Bay Gouldsboro Union Meeting House George W. Whittaker Amos G. Guptill Spain Hunter’s Point N. Y Gaff, Fleischman & Co Blissville John Snedeker Morrisania Internal Revenue Cook Nantasket Beach Messrs Hull Fire Department Hailey Idaho Grand Central Hotel Burkhart & Co French Stinson Bache Strahorn’s Brattleboro C. B. Lamson’s Wardsboro Peotone Collin’s Renkerer Tremont Oak Harbor Schumacher Exponent Elkhart Ind Nappanee Memphis Tenn Main Street Levy Worcester Mass John Bobbicks Hardwick Marengo Ill Plymouth N. H Warren Montreal

Brave Engineer Dies After Saving Passengers

Akron Ohio September 24 John Bull engineer of the Thunderbolt passenger train on the New York Pennsylvania and Ohio railroad died from injuries after colliding with a freight at Tallmadge Saturday night. He could have saved himself by jumping but reversed his engine and set the air brakes. He then forced the engine forward to save passengers. The train broke loose from the cars and the passengers were unharmed. He lived at Galion and was the oldest engineer on the road.

Akron John Bull Thunderbolt New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio Tallmadge Galion

Robbery at F Reishoven Jewelry Store in Detroit

In Detroit on Woodward Avenue, the F Reishoven jewelry store was robbed the night before, with about 15000 dollars in goods taken. Experienced burglars attempted to force the safe but failed. The incident surprised local business readers and prompted an investigation.

Detroit Mich F. Reishoven Woodward Avenue Reading

Appointments in probate estates and guardianships listed

The notice records probate actions naming executors administrators guardians and licenses to sell real estate. Individuals include Joseph P. Fobes Bridgewater Nathan Pinkham Brocton Henry Lincoln Brockton Julia Cushing Abington Wallis Hayward Bridgewater and others with estates of Rowena Fobes Diantha Pinkham John C Emer son William H Whiting Hannah F Hayward Josiah Cushing Mary Mur phy and more.

Tors Joseph P. Fobes Bridgewater Rowena Fobes Nathan Pinkham Brocton Diantha Pinkham Henry «. Lincoln Brockton John C. Emerson Porter William H. Whiting Abington Wallis Hayward Hannah F. Hayward Julia Cushing Josiah Cushing Nelson Barrows Carver Benjamin T. Leonard Joshua L. Gray Rockland Sarah L. Studley George Herbert Studley Fred Butler Studley James Gray Studley Azera B. Keith Florence M. Holmes John P. K. Hathaway Wareham David Hathaway Ira Howell Simeon C. Sargek

Louisville Jockey Club Fall Meeting Opens in Cool Weather

The Louisville Jockey Club opened its fall meeting in Louisville Kentucky with a large attendance and fast track. The first four races featured Force, Lord Edward, Gleaner, and Loftin in top places, with times ranging from 1 13 to 1 5714. Baseball notes report rain postponements of league games and a Boston winless effort in a delayed contest. Pittsburgh regatta entries total 131 with Hanlan likely not starting and races set for three miles on the Allegheny river over four days.

Louisville Jockey Club Louisville Force Freel Nora M Lord Edward Monticello Gleaner Harry Gilmore Ascender Batinee Loftin Admiral Long Knight Ae Daly Mat McGinnis Bostons Buffalos New York Philadelphia Oarsmen Pittsburg Pitttsburg Biglin Coulter Luther Allegheny River

Creditors Meet as Morse & Barrett Embarrassed Firms Seek Settlement

A Boston creditors meeting reports Morse and Barrett liabilities at 54845.30 with 245 Hanover Street jeweler Jerome Savage & Co. failing. Seidenbach Schwab assigned for 118000 in preferences. Rice Jones Hammond owe about 40000. Arey Maddock filed insolvency against Macomber Greenwood, injunction lifted. Wyman authorized to dispose of assets to McKee & Co. for 26000.

Morse & Barrett Seidenbach, Schwab & Co New York Jerome Savage & Co Hanover Street Boston Summer Street J. M. Rogers R. Briggs G. W. Williams Rice, Jones & Hammond Kilby Street Border Street Arey & Maddock Macomber & Greenwood East Cambridge F. A. Wyman Wyman W. R. McKee & Co

Opening Session of National Colored Men Convention in Louisville

The National Convention of Colored Men convened in Liederkranz hall Louisville with about 250 delegates. After a lengthy wrangle over a permanent chairmanship, Fred Douglass was elected permanent chairman and denied claims about influencing votes for Ben Butler. The session adjourned after addressing seating and accommodations and dispensing a telegram from New Haven urging Congress to support the colored commission bill.

National Convention of Colored Men Louisville Liederkranz New Haven Conn Connecticut Congress Andrew J. Chambers Fred Douglass Ben Butler

Dover Weather, Fire, and Fair Footnote Update

Dover New Hampshire reports a heavy rain starting this afternoon to end of day, addressing drought with streams and wells. Mills run half time due to water scarcity while a fire near Granite State park is nearly out after four days causing about $2000 in damage. Rochester town fair begins tomorrow and continues for three days.

Dover N. H Granite State Park Rochester

Physician slain in feud at Council Bluffs

Dr. A B McKune, a leading physician and druggist in Council Bluffs Iowa, was shot and killed by Br EF Cross as he walked home. A longstanding feud between the men preceded the fatal encounter. Cross surrendered and claims self defense.

Council Bluffs Iowa A. B. McKune EF. D. Cross Cross

Fifteen Murderers in Tombs Await Grand Jury or Trial

Fifteen murderers are confined in New York City’s Tombs, awaiting grand jury action or trial. One dies by death sentence, Edward Hovey, who faces execution on October 19 unless the governor interferes, for the murder of his sister in law, Fannie Vermilye, on April 27, 1882.

New York City Murderer’s Row Edward Hovey Fannie Vermilye

Army Worm Damaging Crops Across Eastern North Carolina

NEWBERN North Carolina September 24 reports from eastern counties show army worm causing crop damage amid drought and late storms. Cotton and corn are running about half their average yields while rice stands near average.

Newbern N. C

Post Office Detects Photo Coloring Scam Firm

Philadelphia report: Robert H. Graham, partner in Reliable Manufacturing, arrested by a post office inspector. The firm advertised home bound work coloring photographs and mounting on glass for ladies and young men. Similar outfits are said to operate in Boston and Rutledge Massachusetts.

Philadelphia Robert H. Graham Reliable Manufacturing Company Boston Rutledge Mass

Ethel Cleared From Philadelphia With Haitian War Munitions

The steamship Ethel left Philadelphia today with a manifest listing eight cannon dynamite shells and various munitions of war. Owned by the Haitian government, the vessel set sail for Port-au-Prince without any obstruction.

Philadelphia Ethel Portan Prince

Unitarian Ministers Institute Opens in Lowell

The Unitarian church hosts the ministers institute starting tonight with Rev. J. W. Chadwick of Brooklyn delivering the sermon. About 130 clergymen from many states attend as the four day program runs through September 28 with essays and discussions.

Lowell, Mass Unitarian Ministers Institute Unitarian Church J. W. Chadwick Brooklyn

Woman Arrested in Castleton Child's Fatal Shooting

In Troy New York on September 24 Mrs Thereon Goodwin of Castleton Vermont was arrested on suspicion of firing the fatal shot that killed a child recently. She claims the revolver was in the hands of an unknown man.

Troy N. Y Thereon Goodwin Castleton

Duel Rumor Puts Richfield Politician at Large

Richfield Virginia reports a likely duel between Thomas J. Wilson a noted politician and Deputy Sheriff S B Crush as officers pursue Wilson who is said to have fled to Staunton.

Southeastern railway directors say they will pay floating debt

The directors of the Southeastern railway are now running that road and by economical management they think they shall be able to pay off the floating debt. A saving of $10,000 per month in expenditures has already been effected and traffic is increasing.

TREAL Southeastern Railway

Chicago Talk Grounds Postponement For Schaefer Slosson Fight

Chicago September 24 no word from Vignaux on Schafer request to delay their bout. It is considered unlikely the Schaefer vs Slosson match will take place.

Chiago Vignaux Schaefer Slosson

Annual appointment of constables by the mayor

The Boston aldermen held a Monday session chaired by Alderman O'Brien. The mayor sent names of confirmed constables including Francis M. Adams, Richard F. Andrews, and many others. Also approved weighers of coal and wood and bark, with petitions on local street and sewer works and various municipal improvements.

Board of Aldermen Alderman O’brien Francis M. Adams Richard F. Andrews Wim. H. Badlam Charles A. Barry John R. Barry Patrick Barry William A. Blossom Samuel Brackett Moses P. Brown Charles Boreham Samuel Canning, Jr Joseph D. Coburn Wm. W. Campbell George W. Conant William P. Cook W.M.H. Copeland Thomas A. Crawford Daniel B. Curtis Charles G. Davis Isaac W. Derby John A. Devlin John F. Doherty John A. Duddy Samuel H. Easterbrook John B. Fitzpatrick Thomas Folger Henry M. Forristall William A. Fort Elijah D. Foss John J. Franey William T. Gardner Abraham G.wyman Francis J. Baxter William W. Kennett Joshua Brothers James M. Carter Charles P. Cook Hinds R. Darling Luther Davis George C. Davis Albion P. Dearborn Alvin 8. Drew George G. Drew John A. Duggan Ephraim Warr Thomas Fee, Jr Lewis É. Grossman John C. Harrington Warren J. Stokes Hannibal F. Varus Warren A. Wright Richard W. Walsh William Sullivan Edwin R. Smyth Boston Gas Light Company William H. Durell S. H. T. Houghton Charles Chittenden James P. Lynch Wik Joseph Baker Thomas Langlan

Body of Prowned Man Identified in Charles River

The body of a man found near Cottage Farm station in the Charles River has been identified as Terrence Dolan a 50 year old waiter employed at city hotels. A sequence of local incidents includes a woman dying at Vernon street and a suspect arrest in a suspicious death case, plus a theft and an adultery charge involving Meriden residents.

Charles River Cottage Farm Station Terrence Dolan Dolan Mary Doherty Vernon Street Frank Felton Metropolitan Railroad Richard A. Whiteside Smith Avenue Hayward Kendall Street Whiteside Thomas Mae New Haven William H. Webster Meriden

City Hall visit includes Kerr and fire dept chiefs from three cities

Chief Fire Engineer Kerr of St John, delegations from San Francisco and Brooklyn fire departments, visited city hall Monday. Superintendent of Police Adams, recently ill, is improving and will sign a report for duty later this week. Chief Engineer Avery of East Boston ferries reports imperfect several new ferry machinery parts. Mr Breck, director chair, seeks corporation counsel opinion on directors' right to sell about 16 000 articles found on ferry boats in recent years.

Kerr St. John N. B San Francisco Brooklyn City Hall Adams Avery East Boston Ferries Breck

Assault on Causeway and Billerica streets leads to arrest

Mr. M. J. Heffernan was attacked by three men at the corner of Causeway and Billerica streets early Sunday. One man restrained him while the others robbed him of cash. James Doyie was later arrested and held at $2,900 in the central municipal court for trial in the superior court.

M. J. Heffernan Causeway Billerica James Doyie Central Municipal Court Superior Court

Probate Court Proceedings In Abington Mass

Judge White of Norfolk presided in the Abington probate court on September 24. The session covered several matters including administration filings and related court actions as disclosed by the docket and clerk’s notes.

Abington Mass White Norfolk Adgainistra

Angostura Bitters Promotes Health In Summer Drinks

Ten drops of Angostura Bitters add flavor to cold drinks and claim to prevent summer illnesses. The ad urges using world renowned Angostura produced by Dr. J. G. B. Stegert & Sons. It links red nose and eye irritation to stomach derangement and promotes gas trine for stomach disorders.

J. G. B. Stegert

Promenader Believed Lost After Lynn Gale Tragedy

A Lynn schooner the Promenader departed Aug. 25 for Cow Boy C B is believed lost in the coast gale with all crew. Captain Alonzo Peters known as careful. This is Lynn’s only such disaster from a sea voyage. Nearby items note a tiger exhibit at Salem Willows fair and local quarrel with a knife wound on Pleasant Street. Local groups prepare Lynn convention and lodge pilgrimages, plus school openings and an agri business exhibition.

Lynn Cowboy C. B Alonzo Peters Nathaniel Vickery Salem Willows John Woods George Callahan Callahan Calanthi Lodge Knights of Pythias Gardiner Houghton Agsiusiness Society Association Hall Lander Post Grand Army

Long List of 19th Century Notables Pass Away

Col John T Blake of Kensington N H a regimental commander and ex representative dies at 77 Hon Ira C Paine Racine Wis dies aged figure born 1805 Monkton Vt moved to Racine 1847. Lewis M Burces Chelsea Mass dies age over 60 formerly California. Susan Chamberlain Bowdoin Square boarding house operator dies Dayton Ohio. David Pierce Milford conductor on Boston and Albany railroad found dead age 49. Andrew Sloan ex congressman dies Silver City Nev aged 38. Albion Whittier drops dead at work Pittsfield heart disease. Edward A Harrison son of late Dr John S Harrison dies age 44 war veteran. Edward Whiteley Charlestown St Antrim NH dies age 58. Godfrey Q S Godfrey Milton lumber and coal dealer dies heart disease. Joseph Henry Banfield Dover NH Porta mouth dies age 51. James M Jacobs Jacobs Deane diesBoston merchant tailor age 65. William A Norton Sheffield Scientific dies New Haven Sept 22 born Oct 25 1810. Norton served West Point Black Hawk Expedition and taught at multiple colleges.

John T. Blake Kensington N. H Old State Militia Ira C. Paine Racine Wis Monkton Lewis M. Burches John Street Chelsea Andrew Sloan Congress Silver City Nev Georgia Albion Whittier Odd Fellows’ Hall Pittsfield Meridian Lodge of Masons Carrabassett Lodge Skowhegar Stephen Davis Edward A. Harrison John S. Harrison Fifteenth Minois Edward Whiteley Charlestown Street Antrim Whiteley England Godfrey Milton Mass Maine Joseph Henry Banfield Dover N.H Portamouth Dartmouth College Boston James M. Jacobs Jacobs & Deane Concord Square Scituate Court School Tremont Washington Streets William A. Norton A. M Sheffield Scientific School New Haven East Bloomfield N. Y West Point Military Academy West Point University of the City of New York Delaware College Newark Del Brown University Yale College Norton

Beckwith siblings sail to enter English swimming events

Miss Agnes Beckwith and her brother William Beckwith depart New York on the Grecian Monarch for London. William will train immediately and, by late October, swim for England’s championship against Finney of Oldham for $500 a side in a one mile still water race. Agnes will swim 20 miles in the Thames from Westminster to Richmond and back to Teddington, plus a five mile Thames swim with hands and legs tied.

Agnes Beckwith William Beckwith New York London Beckwith England Finney Oldham Miss Beckwith Thames Westminster Richmond Teddington

Death by Paris Green Shocks Arctic Centre Widow

Mrs Jones Tarbox of Arctic Centre committed death by taking Paris green dying Monday morning. A large number of weavers in Lorraine wills Pawtucket struck Monday due to pay cuts. Pemand was filed Monday on William Sprague under supreme court order for possession of Quidnick company property, but Sprague refused to surrender, saying he did not recognize the authority.

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