Scotchmen's Day Picnic at Oak Island Draws Crowded Cheer
The Boston Caledonian Club held its thirty-eighth annual picnic at Oak Island Grove despite persistent drizzle. A full slate of events showcased winners in stone putting, hammer throws, sprints, sack races, and three-legged races. Special afternoon events opened to all featured cyclists, pole vault, heavy hammer, and bagpipe contests, with James Grant and A. T. Nicoll directing. an injured spectator fell from a tree but no serious harm to others was reported.
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Boston Caledonian Club
Oak Island Grove
James Grant
A. T. Nicoll
S. D. McLean
Tom Aitken
Charles Tayor
Charles
Jor
D. McLean
W. B. McClellan
Jolin M. Sutcliffe
William Esson
Tommy Buchan
Maggie Burnett
Lizzie Esson
Bella Linslop
Joe Sinclair
Pase McKillican
Alexander Rose Sack
James Jaffrey
Adam Scott
Gilbert Morrison
Gilbert Morrison Third. Boys’ Hurdie race—Willie Exson
Tom Soutcliffe
George Brown
George Slater
James F. Spear
William D. McClellan
W. D. McClellan
Ed Case
John M. Bruce
W. C. Purdyrd
Colorado Fuel Company Plans $750000 Preferred Stock Offer
The Colorado Fuel Company with Atlantic Trust and Prentiss & Co offers 8 per cent cumulative preferred stock at par. The firm owns 21,000 acres of coal lands across several Colorado counties and operates six mines with a 6100 ton daily capacity. Net earnings rose yearly, with 1891 results more than double the amount needed to cover the 5 per cent dividend. Subscriptions close Sept 9 at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Fuel Company
Atlantic Trust Company
New York
George H. Prentiss & Co
Brooklyn
Huerfano
Las Animas
Gunnison
Pitkin
Garfield
Colorado
Pennsylvania
Montana
Missouri River
Mexico
Connecticut County Officials Weigh Higher Liquor Fees
A Norwich report to the Union states county commissioners in New Haven discussed regulating liquor traffic by raising license prices to cut saloons. While no decisive move was made, the prevailing view supported higher charges, with action anticipated in January.
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Connecticut
New Haven
Conn
Union
Norwich
Peaches All Ripen As Boston Receipts Surge
The peach season peaks with record Boston market arrivals from Delaware and Maryland. In three days this week 113,079 baskets arrived, with 75, 66, and 48 carloads. Prices remain low though September crop may rise. Freight per basket is 33 cents, about 175 dollars per car of 630 baskets. Top handlers include Kennett Rand Co and Curtis Co among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Delaware
Maryland
Baltimore
Hartwell Family Descendants Gather in historic Concord Meeting
About one hundred Hartwell descendants, tracing William Hartwell from Musketaquid to 1635 Concord, met in Concord Town Hall. Charles UI Hartwell presided, L W Densmore led as secretary treasurer, and Abram English Brown attended. The gathering featured genealogy notes, light on Brown’s Bedford history, and addresses from many Hartwell relatives across several states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
William Hartwell
Musketaquid
Bedford
Charles UI. Hartwell
Lawrence
L. W. Densmore
Hillsboro
N. Hy
Brown
Abram English Brown
Joseph Hartwell
New England
Carrie L. Towle
Nashua
N. H
A. Blood
Ayer
Mass
H. F. Lewis
L. A. Fiether
Pepperell
J. Billings
Philadelphia
L. W.coburn
Lowell
George E. Hartwell
Westboro
George Patch
Littleton
G. H. Patch
Framingham
G. H. Hartwell Whitcomb
G. Ke, Hartwell
Winchester
Alzina Hartwell Fletcher
Charles W. Hartwell
M. D
New Haven
Middleboro
M. A. Stearns
Rindge
William
Joanna Hartwell
Lexington
Ellen Hartwell Wilkins
Fred A. Hartwell
Woburn
Miss Hartwell
Connecticut
Elizabeth Hartwell
Championship in doubles at Newport ends with Campbell and Huntington
Campbell and Huntington defeated Hobart and Hall to win the doubles championship after a long three set match. Final score 6 3, 6 4, 8 6 with Campbell and Huntington earning the title amid strong play from Hobart and Hall and solid net work by Huntington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
Huntington
Hobart
Hall
Newport
E. L. Stickney
W. P. Knapp
Dall
Lanfords
RELB
Prac Cence Acne Sererer
Ccese
Cate
Walla
Money and Stocks: Local rates ease as money funds rise
The Aug 28 money market notes report softer Clearing House rates at 3.34 and 3.4 percent for new loans, renewals at 4 percent, and larger bank debits. New York funds firm, call loans around 5 percent, lime money nudging 5.5 percent. Foreign exchange steady with multiple currencies listed. Boston and New York exchanges show declines versus last year. The stock market dallied with some dips and a Bell Telephone raid noted, while public commentary on investing vs speculation framed the market mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lesron
New York
New York Exchange
London
Boston
Sub-Treasury
Clearing House
Sub- Treasury
Various Quarter and Preference Stock Quotes Listed
A batch of stock quotes from several companies shows prices in quarters and preferred shares. Listings include Acushnet Mills Arlington & Quincy Railroad Calumet & Hecla Mine Chicago & Alton Railroad Longfellow Shoe Co East Boston Land Co Illinois Central Railroad Londonderry Spring Water Co Pacific Railroad Seaboard & Dulera Railroad Winthrop Mills and others with due dates in September.
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Mass
C.J
U.S.Y
West Mich
Canton
Vass
Fitchburg
Tate Flint
P. M
Owen
Maine Central
N.Y
Old Colony
Wees
Sane
Rutland
West End
Wis
Central
Reese Anwee
AW Mining Companies
Allongzs
Atnold
Eere
Atlantic
Nee Wears Seer
Mont
Franklin
Humboldt
Quicksilver
Os Osceola
Quincy
Santa Fe
Tamarack Sane
Land Companies
Aspinwall
Boothbay
Boston
W. P
Boylston Street
Wees Brookline
Cutler
Ioston
French Bay
Newport
Penobscot
San Diego
Isi
Sullivan
Wollaston
New England
Lambon
Pal
Reece &B. H
Cotton
Sugar Do
Batenes
Detroit
Wayne Elec
Lead Trust
Illinois Steel
Mt. Des. &E
Thom H
West
Acushnet Mills
American Waltham Watcu Co
Ia & Maire
Calumet & Hecla Minino Co
Charleston
Min & Mec
Cuiiaco & Alton
Skeen Arlington & Quincy
Apsustalle Shoe Co
East
Boston Stock Exchange Report for August 27, 1891
Official report of sales on Thursday August 27 1891 showing the day’s highest and lowest prices the closing bid and asked prices.
New York Financial Market Ends Weak After Day of Mixed Moves
In New York on August 27 money markets held steady with discounts near 2 percent and bankers’ bills at 4.83 to 4.86. Government bonds stayed dull while railroad bonds showed strength. Stocks opened firmer but retreated, closing near the day’s low with a modest rally then a further decline. Industrials and Sugar were notably active. Chesapeake & Ohio led gains amid merger rumors as overall turnover reached 1.788 million dollars. Lead rose to 1 1 2 percent, with notable advances in Hocking Valley sixes and Fort Worth firsts.
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New York
Exchange
Bell Telephone
New York ‘Times
Union Pacific
Prime Mercantile
Sterling Exchange
Lake Shore
Cordage
Grangers
Louisville
Villards
Vanderbilts
Cheaspeake & Ohio
Railroad
Atchison
Northern Pacific
Texas Pacific
Hocking Valley
Fort Worth
Wabash
Stock Market Daily Totals and Top Shares Report
Total sales today 267800 shares, compared with 325900 yesterday and 262700 Tuesday. The report lists principal stocks by volume and shows the day’s high and low prices for each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comarison
Financial market notes from London and Paris
London market report lists Canadian Pacific Erie Illinois Central Reading and other stocks with prices and percent changes. Bank of England bullion decreased by £231,000 in a week as reserve to liability ratio rises to 45.77 percent. Paris 3 percent rente at 95 francs 42 centimes. Bank of France weekly: gold down 8,476,000 francs, silver up 2,725,000 francs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Canadian Pacific
Erie
Illinois Central
Mexican Ordinary
St. Paul Common
Pennsylvania
Reading
Mexican Central
Bank of England
Paris
Bank of France
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Caledonian Club
Oak Island
James Frew
A. McDonald
J. T. McNeal
ER. Grant
J. J. McNeal
McNeal
Frew
McDonald
C. P. Daniels
F. Caveney
J. P. Watson
Archie Scott
G. Perry
John Purcell
C. Curry
W. F. Scott
Steve Carroll
James Collins
Donovan
Peter Sinclair
F.H. Whitlow
William Johnson
Thomas Sutcliffe
John Sutcliffe
Ida McDonald
Herbert W. West
Steve Farrell
Peter Gallagher
F. K. Whitlock
William Soley
Idn McDonald
Jennie McDonald
Charles Currie
Jon Catana
Robert Ireland
James Purdie
Williamohnson
W. Donovan
Thomas Burrows
E. C. McClellan
David Bennett
Edward Case
Baskets
Kennett, Rand & Co
Curtis & Co
Seaverns & Co
Snow & Co
A. C. Fisher
J. Bigelow & Co
J. S. Chamberline
B. P. Hodgdon
J. D. Mead & Co
Hartwell
Worcester
Richard Johnson
Worcester High School
South Worcester
Boston & Maine
Boston & Main Railroad
Inc
HBC Eace
Eastern
Portsmouth
Great Falls & Conway
East Boston Land Company
Wre
Henry Villard
Edison General Electric Company
Boston Exchange
The
Water Power Company
New Jersey
Calumet Conglomerate
Centennial No. 3
Calumet & Heela
Captain Taylor
Calumet
No. 6
Boston News
Thomson-Houston
Chicago & West Michigan
Chicago & Eastern Illinois
Other Inc
Inc. Inc
Tae
Sean Tae
U. Pacific
Sue Su
U. P
D.& Gulf
U. & Hat
Este Wees Y Trusts
Say Express Companies
Lls
America
Fargo
United States
Brunswick
Tee Sane
Ceee Caee
del, & Hud
Wwe
Pss
Nat'l Cord. Co
S.eeevess
Oregon N&av
Oregon Lm
Phellic
Anes C
Acer
B. C
L. Os
U. N.bs
Heao C
Obio
G. & W.lst
Lst
St. B
Tex. Ir
Mob
Ohio
Tex. P. RG
Y & St. Ir
Pac
Lsta
C. Er
Losi Loby
W. Shore
W. Ga
Nor. Pa
Col. Coal
Hocking Coneeeee
Nevada
Boston Stock Exchange
Iid
P. Si V
Seer Bane Bos
Alb
S.W
C. & W. Mich
Ny Brees
Do Ist Inc
Con. Inc
N. Y
N. L
Atehtson
Eaee
Atl
Bost, & Low
Bost
Maluo
Sey Esee Ltd
NEW York Financial
NEW York Stock Sales
Wsk
Ing
Ing. Holt Og
Alton & i. H
Seer Sear
Soo
Ana
Dsutt
Koch, & My
SL Central Pacffc
Cab L
Canada
Iowa
Canada South
Ches
Olio
Vila
Enee
Chi
Alton
Lel
E. I
Dei
Deul
Green Bay
Great Northerp
Lexus
Illinois
Kings
Vern
L.d& Nash
Long Island
Wee Vile
Lake Kk
Eeepeeee
Mobile & Ohio
A. Alg
Mo. Pac
St. Leese
Nor. Pac
N. Y. Central
Saan Eee
Bed J. Central
C & St Tee
Tone
Eeee NG Et Co
Sear
Ba .Y
Nee
Ont & West
Ohio & Miss
Tanby
Rock Island
Rich
St. Paul
St P. ML
Southern Pac
the Atlantic Trust Company
William St., New York
GEO. H. Prentiss & CO
William ST
Montague ST
Cumulative Preferred Stock
Denver, Colorado
CAPAC
Pacific Ocean
State. Street Safe Deposit & Trust Company
Boston, Mass
Novelty Mfg. CO
Lyon
Universal Cash Register CO
Washington St
F. W. Prescott & Co
Devonshire
Eastern Electric Cable Co
Thomson-Houston Electric Co
Ft. Wayne Electric Co
Eer Westinghouse Electric Co
European Welding Co
Detroit Electric Co
City of Minneapolis
Brewster, Gobb & Estabrook
Eress Street
F. W. Vreacott & Co
Devonshire Street
Ang
Snow, Church & CO
Franklin St
Vine Street Motor Railway Company
Recorder of Deeds
Jackson County
Missouri
Wnsters
Motor Street Railway
Sail Railway Company
County of
Jackson
State of Missouri
East Eighteenth Street
Vine Street
Kansas City
Vine
Somerset Place
City of
Kansas
Eust
Highland Avenue
Lynn Avenue
Bugbee Place
Thir-ieth Street
Thirtieth Street
Thir Ueid Street
Euclid Avenue
Lucid Avenue
Envelid Avenue
Linwood Avenue
Linwood
Lis
Garfeld Avenue
Garfield Avenue
Sedg
Thirty-eight Street
County Court
Mts Staons
Thousén-Houston Electric Company
Vins Street Motor Railway Company
Fifth and
Delaware Streets
Sald Trustes
Wall Street
City of New York
State of New York
Central Trust Company OF New York
G. Shiman
Hoes
Stileman & Uossaro
Paleies
Stewan Cyiniis Bajoy
Apiornars Ies
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