Snow v Alley Third Trial Over Bond Transaction Allegations
Chester Snow of Harwich sues ex congressman J B Alley of Lynn for 150000 in bonds claimed to be obtained by promises not fulfilled. The case reviews Snow’s telegraph ventures and the Postal Telegraph Company with bonds and stock valued at 21 million, the Gray Harmonic system, and alleged improper bond sales and liens. The trial proceeds with testimony from Snow and cross examination by Knowlton as judges and lawyers seek resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hosea M. Knowlton
George C. Shattuck
Boston
Alley
Hiram P. Harriman
Snow
Cape Cod
Moses G. Palmer
Postal Telegraph Company
Electrographic Manufacturing Company
Legge
Ansonia
Wallace & Son
Fee Ak
Cummins
Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company
Chester Snow
J. B. Alley
George W. Roberts
Henry Cummins
Electrographic Company
Janua
Union Pacific
Harriman
Knowlton
Roberts
Gray
Jordan
Washington
Chicago
Pierce Allen wedding at Brunswick in Boston High lands
Frederick William Allen of Beverly and Miss Nettie Warren Pierce of Boston High lands were wed in the Brunswick banquet hall last evening with Rev Minot J Savage officiating. The bride wore a brown traveling suit and capote with Marechal Niel roses. Attendants included Miss Flossie Jackson and Master Phillips R Goodwin. Ushers were J E Goodwin 3 A Maloon W W Pierce and H V Thayer. They will live at 106 West Chester park after December 13 and travel to Washington and Philadelphia before settling there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Frederick William Allen
Beverly
Nettie Warren Pierce
Boston Highlands
Minot J. Savage
Flossie Jackson
Phillips R. Goodwin
Messrs
J. E. Goodwin
A. Maloon
W. W. Pierce
H. V. Thayer
Washington
Philadelphia
New York
West Chester Park
Illegal Voting Arrests Lead to Bond in Six Months Clause Case
Yesterday Commissioner Hallet arraigned and held in 100 dollars each a list of defendants charged with illegal voting. Named are Jeremiah Gallagher Boston. Alpheus F Jenkins Quincy. William F Ryan Cambridgeport. John H Robinson Boston. William H Cutler Somerville. Fred Higginson Brookline. They voted in Boston or Cambridge, triggering the six months clause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallet
Jeremiah Gallagher
Boston
Cambridge
Alpheus F. Jenkins
Quincey
William F. Ryan
Cambridgeport
John H. Robinson
William H. Cutler
Somerville
Fred Higginson
Brookline
Dorchester church controversy traced to historic covenant
A Dorchester reader contrasts the Second Church dispute with early church practice. He recalls the 1636 First Church covenant and argues Puritan unity favored conformity, while later Orthodoxy and Unitarian tensions revived bitter factions. Boston, Nov. 29.
Democratic Mass Caucus Nominates Local Leaders
In Brockton on November 30 a large Democratic mass caucus nominated William L. Douglass for Mayor and C. S. Jones for the same office. Dr. H. Filson and Mrs. G. A. Farwell were named for the school committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
William L. Douglass
C. S. Jones
H. Filson
G.A. Farwell
Garrison Debates Tariffs as Free Trade Ideal in Lynn
William Lloyd Garrison addresses tariff questions at Oxford Hall in Lynn with James N. Buffum presiding. He argues protectionist tariffs are misnamed restrictions and cites English history, moral critiques, and wages while fielding questions on beef prices and church pew access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrison
England
Martineau
Great Britain
Lord Ashburton
Mr. Garrison
Buckle
Emerson
Henry Ward Beecher
Buffum
Glasgow
Liverpool
Cobden, Bright
Serjeant Talfourd
Sir Robert Peel
Lord John Russell
Even handed justice at Trinity Church pew policy
A pastor invites strangers to sit in Trinity Church pews, prompting debate over pew ownership. The piece argues proprietors must occupy their seats at 10 30 sharp to admit the public, cites mis managed ushering that displaces established worshippers, and notes stragglers during the Creed as evidence of ongoing permissive practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorchester
Edwards
Jaan
Old New England
Commonwealth of Israel
Meetin
Monta
Trinity
Boston
Trinity Church
Insolvency Proceedings Snapshot From Haverhill Shoe Firm Meeting
A creditors meeting for Charles H Coffin shoe manufacturer Haverhill was held with Thomas Saunders as chair. Committee members reported assets of 54 400 63 and 3328 86 in dispute, liabilities around 846 440 54 plus notes, with no agreement on recovery. Creditors voted to seek a 0 percent dividend. Meeting adjourned to December 7 at 2 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Farr
Moretown
Charles H. Towne
Causeway Street
Boston
Jacob Maas
Cochran
Muegh P. Marquis
Chatham
N. B
J. R. Hamilton
Grocer
Woodstock
W.K. Fitzgerald
Corning
N. Y
Charles H. Coffin
Haverhill
Thomas Saunders
George H. Chadwell
E. Kk. Butler & Co
Slock
Torgether
Panic! Futz
Coffin
Moody
Session of United Hatters Opens in City
The United Hatters of the United States began its session on Monday in this city. The union combines the National Fur Hat Finishers' Association and the National Hat Makers' Association and faces internal conflict over unmet agreements. A rupture could split the United Association and harm the trade. a union label endorsed by the Knights of Labor may be discontinued if rupture occurs. Delegates will be entertained at Wells Hall by Boston members tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Hatters of
United States
National Fur Hat Finishers’ Association
National Hat Makers’ Association
United Association
Knights of Labor
Wells Hall
Boston
Association
Local Firms Highlighted in City Business Column
The column lists top city businesses including Electotyping Foundry at 26 rd St and Paine's Manufactory at 48 Canal St. It features desks and chairs and notes leading U S practitioners in fire and burglar proofing Damon Safe and Iron Works Co. at Sudbury St and other security focused firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paine's Manufactory
Canal Street
APES
Damon Safe and Iron Works Con
Sudbury St
Insolvency Notice Against Daniel Reporter of Revere
Boston November 30 1886 a warrant in insolvency issued against Daniel Re Porter blacksmith of Revere Suffolk county Mass. Creditors must prove debts and attend a meeting to appoint assignees at the Probate Court Boston on December 16 1886 at 10 AM. Deputy Sheriff Fred H Seavey served notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Boston
Suffolk
Daniel Re.porter
Revere
Court Square
Fred H. Seavey
Ommorwealth
Messenger's
Harris Swartz
Court Room
John B. Fitzpatrick
Geo. M. Stearns
Middlesex
Russell Bros
Arlington
Cambridge
Harrison Swan
Tilice
William Galletly
Acakasia
As B. Runyan
Insolvency Notices From Boston Debtors 1886
Notices announce meetings of creditors for Harris Swartz Julius Adelson and Abbie E. M. Heath in Boston Suffolk Court of Insolvency. Debtors barred from paying or transferring assets. Dates: December 23 1886 for Swartz. December 9 1886 for Adelson. December 3 1886 for Heath. Assignees named: Fred H. Seavey John B. Fitzpatrick Geo M Stearns.
Probate Notice in Suffolk Massachusetts 1886
Trustees Hutchings and Foster seek allowance of the fourteenth account from the will of Samuel Pearce late of Boston for Julia M. Pearce and others. Case set for December 20 1886 in Boston Probate Court. Publication required weekly for three weeks in the Boston Post. Judge John W. McKim. Register Elijah George.
Trusteeship ninth account in Foster will probate
Massachusetts probate court cites all interested parties in the will of John H. Foster of Boston to show cause why the ninth account of trustees James Wyman and David W. Foster should be allowed. Hearing set for December 20 at 10 a.m. before Judge Joan W. McKin, with service by publication in the Heston Post. Elijah George, Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tames Wyman
David W. Foster
Minder
Will
James Foster
Boston
Suffolk
Heston Post
Joan W. McKix
Esquire
Elijah George
Register
Alexander R. Goodfellow
Sain Alnwick
Northumberland
Margaret Goodfellow
Bosturm
Suufolk
Boston Post
Joan W. McKitt
Noremon Wwealtie
Massachusetts
Ed Rob
Progate Gourt
Wezekiau E. Boyles
Charles E. Broyles
Joan W. McKim, Esquire
George
Petition for Dissolution of New York Construction Co. Suf Suffolk
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court notices dissolved status of The New York Construction Company limited, with George Cook and Samuel L. Flam as officers, detailing incorporation in 1881, capital stock, asset transfers, lack of debts, and request for dissolution to be ordered, with publication and notice to stockholders. Also includes a separate divorce petition for Mary E. Barry against Richard H. Barry filed in 1886, seeking divorce and restoration of maiden name Mary E. Waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffolk County
NEW York, Construction Company
George Cook
Samuel L. Ham
New York Construction Company
New York
Gaston
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Rhode Island
New York & Boston Rapid Transit Company
Samuel L. Flam
Mary E. Barry
Somerville
Richard I. Barry
Walthamply
Sand
Middlesex
Richard H. Barry
Richard Hy
Barry
Mary E. Waters
Equity and Justice
A.D
Mary EO Barr
Supreme Court Libel Notice From Cambridge Session
Libel case requires libellee to appear before justices at Cambridge on the first Monday of February. An attested copy of the libel and order must be published in the Boston Post weekly for three weeks at least thirty days before the final date to show cause why the petition should not be granted. The clerk is Theo C. Hurd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffolk
Supreme Judicial Court
Boston
Boston Post
Henicy Ay
Supreme JT Dictal Court
Cambridge
Stock Auction Notice by Day & Co in Boston Exchange
Auctioneers Day and Co list free appraisals at Merchants Exchange Building for stock items on Wednesday December 1, 1886 at 11 50 A M. Various bonds, railroads, banks, and corporate shares detailed with quantities values and issuers including Pacific Guano Company Inchester & Lawrence Rd Lyon & Boston Horse Rd Tol Cincinnati & St Louis Rd Old Boston National Bank Newton Watertown Gas Light Co Cambridge Horse Rd Lamson Store Service Co Weston Athenium Was Lawrence Kansas and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Guano Co
Inchester & Lawrence
Lyon & Boston Horse
Cin
St. Louis
Alan
Aeidit Iares
Old Boston Natl
Newton & Watertown Gas Light Co
Old Boston
Third
Nati. Bank
Washington Natl
Hamilton Mfg. Co
Cambridge Horse Rd
Dy Lamson Store Service Co
Weston Athenmuin
Sor
Lawrence
Kan
Albert Howe & CO
Market Street
Brighton
Warren Avenue
Boston
Concord & Montreal RR mortgage and related securities
On Saturday December 4 shares and bonds tied to the E and T Fairbanks Co Boston and Maine Railroad 6 Boston and Chelsea Horse Railroad 50 Howard National Bank Union Club 5s L901 $500 paid in and related notes listed with amounts 2000. The entry references Concord and Montreal Railroad consolidated mortgage and a person or entity named Se Lovee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. & T. Fairbanks Co
Boston & Maine RR
Boston & Chelsea Horse RR
Howard National Bank
Union Club
Eae ‘Oncord & Montreal RR
Public Auction to Sell Patents for Dynamo Machines
SALE TO TERMINATE A TRUST BY ORDER OF THE COURT. Patents issued to Puget Higgs for Dynamo Electric Machines and a Thermo Electric Battery will be sold at public auction on Saturday December 11 at 12 noon. Auction held at Francis Henshaw & Co. auction rooms. Patent numbers and dates provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Henshaw & Co
United States
Puget Higgs
Beach Street
Harrison Avenue
Oxford Place
Alex S. Porter
State Street
Telephone
Investment list of railroad and mill stocks
A dense ledger of bonds shares and scrip including Boott Cotton Mills Mt Vernon National Bank McKay Metallic Fastening Co Little Rock and Fort Smith Ry Co Essex RR Phebe Great Falls & Con RR American Shoe Tip Co Brockton St Ry Co Pepperell Mfg Co Naumkeag Natl Bank Salem Norway Plains Mig Portland Saco & Portsmouth RR First Natl Bank Salem Globe Natl Bank Old Boston Natl Bank Wakefield Rattan Co Maine Central RR China Mutual Ins Co St Louis 6s 1838 Atchison Topeka Sante Fe RR 7s and many more consignments of listed securities and bank notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoe and Leather Ins. Co
McKay
Tremont National Bank
Pido Northern
Iowa Falls
Sioux City
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy RR
Rutland RR
Town of Methuen
Mass
Boston & Lowell RR
New Mexico & So
Pacific RR
Lamson Store Service Co
Bo «Do Do Do
Boott Cotton Mills
Mt. Vernon National Bank
McKay Metallic Fastening Co
Littl Rock & Fort Smith Ry. Co
Essex
Phebe the Great Falls & Con
American Shoe Tip Company
Brockton St. Ry. Co
Pepperell Mfg. Co
Mt. Vernon
Naumkeag Natl
Salem
Norway Plains Mig. Co
Portland
Saco
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tee
Robert G. Ingersoll
Pierce—Allen
Second Church
Christ Jesus
Jesus Christ
God
Jesus
J. C. Boston
Lynn
William Lloyd Garrison
the United Hatters
Business Directory
Aztunen
Preg
Samuel Pearce
William W. Hutchings
Julia M. Pearce
Joun W. McKim
John H. Foster
Normmonwehrealtshl
Ss. Probate Court
Alnwick
Northiwmutherland
Province of
New Brunswick
Yomreon WE Salth
Tyler Batcheller
Deetrech
Leaouly
Tyler Batcheller King
Jonny W. McKim
Hannah d. Adams
Hannah J. Hearn
Ellen Manning
Adimix
Bridget Boyle
Bridget Reilly Boyle
Frank J. Riley
Actn
Nosimon
Debora Conroy
Michael £. Reagan
A. S
Marin Walko
Roberts Jones
George Wyman Wesy
Margaret G. Wyman
Admx
Augusta F. French
Charles F. Hall
Peter Conlon
Navan
of Heath
Ireland
Henry F. Wophen
James Conlon
City Notices
City OF
Pemberton Saq
City Hall
Hugh O’brien
Geo. W. Forristall
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Sunfolk County
EE Ewan
A. D
David K.stevens
Justice of the Peace
Middeesen
Theo. C. Hurd
District OF Massachusetts
Abington National Bank of
Abington
John F. Simmons
Abington National Bank
Bank of Richmond
Lane
Chipman
Simmons
District Court Room
James Williams
Rog
FIELD
Chapman & Fenner
Broadway
Messrs. Grosvenor & Carpenter
Richards & CO
John C. Wilmerding
Wilmerding, Huguet & CO
White St
Townsend & Muntant
Leonard Street
Samuel Bun Teng’s
Lippincott, Son & CO
Fairfield Street
R. L. Day & CO
Brokers & Appraise
Merchants’ Exchange
Exchange Place
The
Boston Stock Exchange
Ee Antimony Co
Bank of Republic
Odo
State Natl Bank
Concord & Mont
R. BR
Pass. R. Hk
R. R. Co
Lincoln & No. Western R. R
Old Colony RR
Quincy, Alton & St. Louis R. R
Francis Henshaw & Coo
Point of Pines Co
Metropolitan RR. Co
Dwight Mfg. Co
Boston & Lowell
Pacific Mills
Union Stock Yards and Transit Co
Union Cattle Co
Atlantic Cotton Mills
Concord & Montreal R. R. Co
Essex R. R
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Great Falls Mfg. Co
Boston & Lowell R. R
Indianapolis
Eanes Vacuum Brake Co
Atlas N. Bk
Horatio Haskris & CO
Auctioneers and Commission Merchants
Sicily
Sumac
Entella
Peter
R. Knights & CO
Washington Street
Main St
Title Asurange Company
Nathaniel J. Bradlee
Arnold A. Rand
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