William Haskell & Co A Boston fish firm since 1859
The firm of William Haskell & Co. at 122 Commerce Street is one of Boston’s oldest fish houses. Founded about 1859 by William Haskell, Daniel Parsons and a Mr Langford, the business became Parsons & Co. after 1859. Parsons died in 1874, William Haskell then ran it as William Haskell & Co. until his death in 1898 when his son Henri P. Haskell took over. The operation moved to Commerce Street over 25 years ago and ships fish nationwide. Henri P. Haskell, born in Rockport, Mass., has led the firm for years and lives at 86 Pinckney Street.
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William Haskell
Haskell
Boston
Pinckney Street
Fishing Fleet Reaches T Wharf with Heavy Groundfish Catches
A fleet of 16 vessels arrived at T wharf led by the Bethulia with 1000 mackerel and the Hockomock with 45 swordfish. Groundfishermen reported haddock 300,100 pounds cod 83,700 pounds hake 22,700 pounds pollock 30,200 pounds and cusk aboard Elva L. Spurling. The Laura Enos added three swordfish, while the Mary G. Santos carried wreckage from a coasting schooner. Lumber drifts were spotted in the Channel grounds as dealers quoted haddock 4 3-4 cents and swordfish 18 cents a pound. The Franconia arrived at Fishguard after a voyage from here via Queenstown, with London and Paris-bound passengers disembarking.
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Shipping notices list arrivals including steamers Drowning Olga Hansen Havana Ashmore Shepherd Guan tanamo A. W. Perry Hawes and others to Havana Halifax Yarmouth St John Port Gloucester Cape Ann and more. Also cleared steamers Calvin Austin Arenfels Get William 6th and schooner Enterprise among others with departures via Newport News Norfolk and Baltimore.
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Cigar dealer reads customers by appearance at Union depot
A Kansas City cigar dealer with 26 years in the business claims he can tell a man’s preferred tobacco by appearance. He notes dark-haired, dark-skinned men favor heavy Havana cigars and pipes, while light-haired, fair-skinned men choose lighter smokes and cigarettes.
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Dealer Follows Light and Dark Rule to Please Customers
A dealer adheres to a simple guideline of balancing light and dark tones to satisfy customers. The approach emphasizes visual appeal and consistency in presentation to attract and retain buyers.
Miss Celeste Parrish Sells Brain to Northern Medical Institute
Athens Ga August 2 Miss Celeste Parrish longtime head of Pedagogy at the State Normal School and director of Muscogee Elementary Practice School has sold her brain to a northern medical research institution for examination after death. She is to receive several thousand dollars in installments. Parrish was noted for a strong memory and rapid recall ability.
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Rooster Sparks Church Dispute in East Newark
East Newark roosters loud crowing provokes clash between two Catholic parishes. Father Zuccarelli denounced Duffy and his rooster during service prompting complaints to the police and Board of Health. Bishop O Connor to review a personal offence cited by Duffy.
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