Prohibition Letters From Blackmer And Sturtevant
The Massachusetts Prohibition nominees for Governor and Lieutenant Governor respond to nominations, outlining a platform of anti liquor reform. John Blackmer praises steady principles amid attacks and vows to advance Prohibitionist aims, while emphasizing high license critique and party integrity, urging voter awakenness and unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prohibition
Prohibition State Central Committee
Springfield
Mass
George Kempton
E. F. Stevens
Worcester
Messrs
Prohibitionists
Massachusetts
Prohibition Party
Grant
Buckner
John Blackmer
Boston
Edward F. Stevens
Pblic
State House
Sturtevant Sees Party Growth Beyond Barroom End
The letter outlines a political party's rise from 5608 votes in 1872 to 249,469 votes in 188s and declares confidence that the party will continue to grow until the barroom door is forever closed. Fraternally yours, B. F. Sturtevant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Sturtevant
Political Notes Preview Ward 2 Nomination Battles
Friends of F Rice of Somerville nominate him for Ward 2 Representative as a hustler likely to win. Other contenders include James F Beard and Joseph J Giles. State GOP leaders push a big campaign while ratification awaits. District conventions in progress with Robert O Fuller renominated in Cambridge and Mellen seeking Ward 4 renomination in Worcester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Rice
Somerville
Rice
Brackett Campaign Committee
James F. Beard
Joseph J. Giles
J. O. Burdett
Republican State Central Committee
Wardwell
Wesleyan Hall
Edwin
Cambridge
Edwin 8. Barrett
Concord
B. F. Lovejoy
E. ‘Tf. Colburn
Newton
D. L. Weeks
Waltham
J. Henry Russell
J. A. Campbell
Boston
A. H. Folger
Charlestown
G. H. Bach
Chelsea
Charles H. Parker
West Medford
Suffolk Republicans Nominate Sheriff and DA at County Convention
One hundred sixty of 187 delegates met at Wesleyan Hall to form a temporary body and then elects John B. O'Brien as sheriff for six years, with Oliver Stevens unanimously renominated as district attorney. Noms also list commissioners candidates Stillman, Allen, Kittredge, McCabe, Kelly, and Spaats. the process included a dispute over the office of Chelsea city marshal and a plan to reconvene for a board of insolvency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffolk
Wesleyan Hal
Henry F. Sproat
Horace D. Young
John B. O’brien
Augustus Ross
Eldredge
Chelsea
Allen
Oliver Stevens
Stillman
B Allen
Charlies F. Kittredge
J. B. McCabe
Samuel Kelly
Henry F. Spaats
Baseball Leaders Win in Hoosiers Defeat
In Indianapolis on September 27 wild pitching and poor fielding doomed the Hoosiers. Shreve was knocked out in the first and again in the second. Daily retired after the third by consent. Attendance 1500. The score remains to be reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Hoosiers
Shreve
Daily
Bostons
Rich’dson
Hines
Kelly
Oscar
Nash
Andrews
Ok Brothers
Denny
Johnston
Sifee
Hee O'S
Brouthers
Richardson
Soimmers
Glasscock
McGeachy
Seery
Fee
Clarkson
Prrispura
Staley
Carroll
Fogarty
Pittsburgs
Philadelphias
E. K
DO Sehriver
Hanlon
Sanders
Pete
Bill
Eae
Farrar
Hallman
Potaleo
Tota
Pimsdopcs Si Eecderec Es
Philadelphiag.s
Myers
Lehriver
Lou Knight
Yime
Chicago
Giants
Tener
Keefe
Ryan
Tiernan
NEW Yorks
Chicagos
R. BU
R. BH
Cora
Duty
Anson
Pfeffer
O’ Rourke
Oj Willi
J Murphy
Burns
Whitney
Darling
Duffy
Murphy
Gore
Connor
Rivan
Ward
O'Rourke
Kheefe
Powers
Cleveland
O’brien
Gruber
O Brien
Washington
Haddock
Senators
Clevelands
Washingtons
R. Bh.po
A. E. RK
Bhlpo
A. E. Radford
Irwin
Omiicker
Hoy
McKean
Wilmot
Twitchell
Wise
Tebeau
OVA
Gilks
O Mack
Zimmer
BE Lior
O'brien
Ghlad
Clark
Radford
Zummer
Stricker
J. Irwin
Mystic Park Exhibition Highlights New England Trotting Meet
Mystic Park hosted 6,000 spectators for a two year old and open class trotting program. Aleryon aimed to beat a long standing record amid a chilly wind while a stock show before the grand stand drew sharp interest. Several horses such as Gip Anderson Lace Gown Colonel West Oliver Wendell Westland Artemus and Nelson were showcased with notable performances in heats and trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Mystic Park
Aleryon
Gip Anderson
Mambrino King
Almont Eclipse
Morgan Rattler
Eastin
Black Pilot
Pilot, Jr
Denny
3Ay Messenger
Lance
American Eclipse
James Carroll
Rochester
N. Y
Ilda
Nelson
Young Rolfe
Elise
Fearnaught, Jr
J. D. Artheway
Vassalboro
Lace Gown
Nutwood
Belmont
Emma N
Cassius M. Clay, Jr
J. J
J. W. Willis
Waltham
Mass
Brownwood
Sherwood
Wedgewood
Minnie
L. H. Brown
Somerville
B. H
Princeps
Woodford Mambrino
Lulu Wilkes
George Wilkes
W. I. Gale
Pittsfield
Otis
Boston
Northcote
Mambrino Russell
Nicknack
Kickerbocker
Waldo Stokes
West Roxbury
Warpath
Sir Walkill
Hambletonian
Dixie Towns
Victor Mohawk
Sunny Clime
Suitan
the Moor
Atalanta
Gale & Richardson
Clara Nelson
Ch. F
Nabby Day
Henry Ey
Kenrick
Franklin Falls
Josie Sates
J. R. Shedd
I. C. King
J.H. Davis
A.lt. Pierce
E. R. Tilton
Horace Brown
H. Nominatot
J. d. Crawford
F. Celia
J.J. Bowen
B. c. Guy Kohl
Racing at Franklin Park ends in upset as favorites fall
At Franklin Park Saugus nearly 6000 spectators witnessed a surprise program with favorites beaten. Why Burn on Romp won the opening race for three year olds and up, followed by strong showings from Ocean and Utility in later events. The day featured divided results, fast times, and a lively betting mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Pulsifer
Alfred
Prince Edward
Whyburn
Kemp
Whybarnys
Sestees
Wupward
Ocean
Horton
Maid of Orleans
Griffith
Barton
Cesses Ee Eee Wees
California
Lord Fauntleroy
Fonsetta
Fannie H
Maia
Utility
Blanche
Jones
Veale
L'Nisifer
Mullaly
Harrodsburg
Iceberg
Alfred B
Torchlight
Royal Garter
Dr. Jekyll
Kelly
Long Jack
Sparling
Sinnot
Tom Kerns
Downing
Saree Segia de Ceu Es ¢ Mose K
Lucy H
Wanderer II
Bessie K
Marie Lovell
Keimpland
Cccee
Cess
Eetreccenveen
Lemoine H
Athaway
Peiaeeaieee
Little Bill
Memory
Esaie K
Reagan
Aeene
Sunday Notices From Arlington Churches and Temples
Sunday notices list sermons and services across Arlington churches and Boston venues. Clergy include Rev. Brooke Her ford Rev. Charles L. Goonell Rev. A. D. Mayo Rev. Dr. Miner Rev. Leighton Parks Rev. Stopford Wentworth Brooke and others with service times ranging 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Union Hall addresses and concert selections noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington Strout Cnurch
Brooke Herford
Boston
Young May’s Christian Association
Boylston
Berkeley Streets
Ke L. Perkins
Charles L. Goonell
Winthrop Street
M. E. Church
Whitfield
Werner
George McDonald
Percy Ralph
Percy J. J. Cooper
Joseph Stewart
Messrs
Stewart
Cooper
George W. Proctor
B. Y. M. Christina
Union
Union Hall
Boylston Street
A. D. Mayo
Grace V. Cook
B. A. Robinson
Carl, Merrill
Byron A. Robinson
George Mendall Taylor
Warren Average
Charles G. Ames
Columbus Avenue
Newbury and
Exeter Streets
La.m
Cora L. V. Richmond
Charles Sumner
Berkeley
Marlboro
Stopford Wentworth Brooke
King’s Caapel
A. J. Peabody
D.D
Cambridge
Music Hall
Justin D. Fulton
Giordano Bruno
E. H. Walsh
South Congregational Church
Newbury Street
Exeter Street
Mr. Hale
Tremont Temple
Strangera
Mary J. Haynes
Morrell Pleads Guilty Then Discharged In Mail Obstruction Case
Joseph Morrell was found to have obstructed the US mail but the indictment was defective for lacking time and person details. The district attorney declined to prosecute, the indictment was quashed, and Morrell was discharged. One other defendant pleaded not guilty to an internal revenue violation as juries were excused to Tuesday next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States District Court
Carpenter
J. Joseph Morrell
United States
Divorce Decrees Withheld In Essex Court
Superior Court proceedings list six divorce cases tried in Essex with grounds of desertion for Cole Bodwell Newell Newell Gallagher Kent Howard. Decrees withheld. Court adjourned to 9:30 Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essex
Lawrence
Mason
Ogeres L. Cole
Haverhill
Hartley R. Cole
Mary M. Bodwell
Jethro E. Bodwell
Nettie L. Newell
Groveland
Levi L. W. Newell
Lillie G. Gallagher
Lawrence G. Gallagher
Stella 5
Anna Demery Fined For Liquor Law Violation
Anna Demery fined 50 dollars plus costs and sentenced to one month in jail for liquor law violation. The record lists multiple cases including embezzlement, assault, larceny, gaming, drunkenness, and other offenses across various defendants and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Demery
Commonwealth
Same
Galvin
Kelly
Skully
Smith
House of Correction
Davis
Insolvency Court adjournments and first meetings
In Suffolk County insolvency court on Sept 27 Judge McKim held third meetings for Joseph W. Pryor adjourned to Oct 18 Noah B Smith discharged on second allegation Bowler and Hall adjourned to Jan 17 H M Henshaw and Co discharged First meetings included Susan E French John K Berry assignee William Hunt James H Young assignee Alonzo P P McDonald James E Kelly assignee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffolk County
McKim
Joseph W. Pryor
Noah B. Smith
Bowler & Hall
H. M. Henshaw & Co
Susan E. French
John K. Berry
William ?. Hunt
James H. Young
Alonzo P. P. McDonald
James E. Kelly
Court finds for plaintiff in sizable damages in Middlesex case
In Middlesex Superior Court on Sept. 27, jury returns $114,345 to Cady against Davis as administrator. Attorneys Lilley and Richardson appear for sides. Other cases listed include John Haskell versus Charles D Starbird for $1,200 over a Canada land sale and various civil actions with Waterhouse and Chase among counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex County
Brigham
Cady
Joseph W. Rockwell
C. Cowley
Marshall & Hamblet
Draper Et al
Same
Franklin grate pattern from Barstow Stove Co
The Barstow Stove Company at 56 Union Street introduces a neat Russia iron grate with a movable grate for burning wood or soft coal. Open grates are noted as healthy for ventilation and provide a cheerful fireside glow. Suitable for autumn and early winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Barstow Stove Company
Union Street
Russia
Ironstead
Barstow Stove Co
Boston
Mass
Also Mentioned on This Page
THE
Bay State
Blackmer and
Sturtevant
Mystic
Alecryon
Dod
Bowen
J. Lie Davis
Bi Tis Kenset Fy
GULGB
EE Leva
Eeseee
Amos
Hird
le M. Galvin
B. G
Rundle
Tripp
Crise Dae Oro
J. HW. Grout
Bik
Josie Bates
H. Cs Curtis
Ch. O
Seccesss
Goa
Seccvesse
Bisth Nags Cave
Ateryon
Dsoc Reese
Westland
Colonel West
Barrett Bros
E. Timg
Cccccce
Eecceser Eset Cess Sesees
Frank Falconer
Ch. H
Seneca Chick
Wood
Hall
Mile
Plaria Acta
Prince Artemus
Artemus, Jr
Milly
Nonpareil
Barrett Pros
Prince Apl
EMUS
WGC Gs
Essex, Jr
Alryon
B. F
F. H. Briggs
Auburn
Granieta
Br. J
Rockefeller
Alcantara
George L. Clark
Meriden
Conn
Mal van
Haldane
Shena van
Daniel Lambert
F. Rogers
Alcyone
Knickerbocker
Kysdyk
KE. D. Wiggin
Arrival
B.c
Charley Wilkes
Aspasia
John Feeny
Queen Wilkes
Tur
Lowell
Wiltons
Brussels
John H. Pray, Sons & Co
Enoch Morgan's Sons CO
York
Don Carlos
Nellis Otis
Winthrop Morrill
Cic Ccoecsatseucr
Css Ch. m. Sweetbriar B
B. H. Woodbriao
Eeerer Fef
Izes
Richard Wilson
B. H. Harkaway
Ccc
Cece Detest
M. Flossie
James Golden
Ccs
Katie B. J. KR. Graham
B.h
Annie
Ds O. Acad
B. m. Wilkes Bee
J. G. Davis
Franklin Park
Pere E Erie Ae Rey
Schoolmaster
Tarquin
Fieri Kack
Varquin
Chandler
Passanio
Blakely
Ceester
Reese Killarney
Ceeeer
Seing
Ek. C. Thompson
Washington St
Old South
Superior Criminal Court
Staples, J
Franklin Grate
Pthebay State
Pranklin Stove
Wats
the Baptists of
Boston and Vicinity
Tabernacle
Bowdoin Square
A. J. Gordon
City Hall
Ames
Hart
Lou
Eustace Cummings & Co
Mr. Cummings
David F. Moreland
Knights of Labor Committee
New England Amateur Rowing Association
Revere House
John L. Egbert
Vendome
Marblehead
New Wiek
George Kennan
Siberia
Press Club
Sewer Department
Perkins
T.C. Hollander
L. P. Hollander & Co
Lahn
Lloyds
Mme. Marchesi
Paris
Young Men’s Christian Union
Charles L. Goodell
Providence
Boston Young Men’s Christian Association
Colchis Mining Co
Lly
Silver City, New Mexico
Robert G. Ingersoll
Chas. D. Jenkins, M.D
Herbert Parsons
Nathan Cleaves
Portland, Me
Ion. Chas. E. Coun
New York
R. H. Whitney & 69
State Street
the Board OF Aldermen
Board of Aldermen
Common Council
James Pyle
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!