Steamers Arrived in Various Ports Including New York and Liverpool
A list of arriving ships and departures dated December 17 18 shows vessels such as De Ruyter Queensmore Majestic Nevada Bergenland Belsenland Batavia Samaria City of New York La Gascogne Germanic City of Chester and Gothenburg City. The notices also promote local shopping with an appeal to purchase a New Home Sewing Machine from 160 Tremont Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
de Ruyter
Antwerp
Baltimore
Queensmore
Liverpool
New York
Majestic
Nevada
Bergenland
Belsenland
Antwer
Vancouver
B. C
Batavia
Hong Kong
Yokohama
Samaria
Southampton
Saale
Bremen
City of New York
New Ork
la Gascogne
Newark
Queenstown
Germanic
Arizona
City of Chester
Borderer
Scilly Island
Mississippi
London
Gothenburg City
Halifax
Wreck of Intercolonial Express at Levis Kills Five
An express train from Halifax on the Intercolonial railway wrecked near Levis, killing five and injuring many. The derailment occurred at St. Joseph embankment after the second class car jumped the track on a curve. Conductor Walker and numerous passengers suffered severe injuries. aid came from local residents as officials tallied the dead and injured with names including M Blais and Xavier Leclerc among the fallen and many others injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Halifax
Levis
St. Joseph
St. Joseph's Station
Walker
St. Joseph’s Village
Hoaariste Coyetti
Claire
G. Gagnon
Dionne
St. Denis
Simpson
Montreal
Beaclion
St. Anne de Ia
N. Prante
Ansen
Mrs. Garon
Ste. Claire
Gorge Walker
Frepivano Marceau
M. Lavoig
Sugene Robeyaille
Lorette
The New Financial Bill Nobody Bound by the Caucus
Washington December 18 An analysis of the Republican caucus reveals that no firm agreement binds the bill. Senator Aldrich demands silver support before reporting the measure. The proposed currency and free coinage provisions threaten to derail the caucus plan, with treasury officials unhappy about timing and scope of silver purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sreetan
Senate
Aldrich
Rhode Island
Tie
Finance Committee
Hiscock
Committee On Finance
Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
Senatorial Caucus
Sherman
Secretary of the ‘Treasury
United States
Christmas Presents at Tremont Street Sewing Shop
A brisk holiday pitch at 160 Tremont Street touts a home sewing machine as an ideal Christmas present. The notice highlights practical gifting and points buyers to the shop for demonstrations and purchases.
Lawtell Trial Begins In Sawtell Murder Case
The Sawtell murder trial opened in Dover New Hampshire with the examination of witnesses. Isaac B Sawtell listened as the widow of Hiram Sawtell testified while the judge briefly greeted the defendant. The courtroom was sparsely populated and the day featured a lengthy direct and cross examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sawtell
Dover
N. H
Isaac B. Sawtell
Hiram
Kris Kringle to give dolls to girls in New Home machine sale
Kris Kringle will present each little girl with a large doll valued at £6, connected to a New Home sewing machine promotion at 160 Tremont Street. The event links a festive gift to the promotional showcase hosted by the New Home sewing machine dealer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kris Kringle
Tremont Street
Bank Officials Arrested In Cuticaco Bank Failure
President Kean and Cashier George Warner of the defunct Kean & Co bank were arrested on charges of receiving deposits as a receiver was being sought. Kean bailed at $300, cashier at a lower sum. Assets around $1,853,000 with liabilities about $1,400,000 include $850,000 owed depositors and $900,000 to banks. The Woman's Christian Temperance Union and allied groups held deposits, with several thousand added just before closing. Temperance organizations shoulder over $30,000 in the wreckage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuticaco
Kean
George 3. Warner
Bank of 8
A. Kean & Co
Jacobs
Jean
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Late Ship News Arrivals and Clearances Across Atlantic Ports
Shipping notices list arrivals such as Samaria in San Francisco and Zenith at Charlottetown, with numerous vessels including George L. Fessenden Julia Frances Joseph W. Fish and Moravia bound for Hamburg Bordeaux London and Glasgow. Cleared steamers include Hadley Ocean and Holland bound for Liverpool Bremen Havre and more, with numerous bark and brig movements noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Samaria
San Francisco
Zenith
Charlotetown
George L. Fessenden
Boston
Julia Frances
Joseph W. Fish
H. P. Halleck
Taunton
Hattie M. Mowes
Kennebec
Emma J. Shaw
New Bedford
Oliver Seefeld
William Batman
Ded Frye
Bangor
Newbury
Windsor
Saiied
Moravia
Hamburg
Chateau Lafite
Bordeaux
Spain
London
Saint Ponans
Liverpool
State of Pennsylvania
Glasgow
Santiago
Nassau
Ozania
Inagua
Orinowo
Berauda
Herman Winter
Standard
Mirands
Halifax
Henry Hb.livde
Liavana
Kavana
France
Hadley
Ocean
Volne
Bremen
Brookfield
Moffet
Leit
North Cambria
Roberts
Newcastle-on-Tyne
Kasbek
Davies
Mlushing
Holland
la Normandie
Collier
Havre
H. M. Whitney
Lallett
Don Quixote
Tilmer
Concsetor
Forsyth
Inga
Gronn
Diamonds and Watches Advertisement by Jewellers
Anticipating a rise in diamond prices, we made large purchases and can offer customers the benefit. While specializing in precious stones, we carry a wide range of fine goods from a first-class stock. We invite inspection of our extensive line of Swiss watches made to our order bearing our name.
Witnesses Describe Timed Telegrams and Carriage Visit
The trial heard civil engineer Simeon Jenkins describe a survey lane from Rochester village to the Hiram Sawtell grave in Maine and measured depot distances. Station agent Nathaniel Kimball testified about train registers and telegrams, including one to Hannah Sawtell, while messenger Byron Horn recounted observing Isaac Sawtell delivering a telegram and meeting a man at the Rochester depot, detailing a sorrel horse and a carriage ride toward East Rochester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simeon S. Jenkins
Dover
New York City
Washington
Rochester
N. H
Hiram Sawtell
Maine
Rochester Village
East Rochester
Imech
Walace
Smart
Hiram
Portland Street
Morrill
Boston & Maine
Western Union Company
Jennie Sawtell
Edgerly
Kivel
Hannah St. Sawtell
Mkivel
Kimball
North Conway
Wolfeboro Junction
Great Falls
Alton Bay
C. Bedloe
Byron F. Horn
Western Union
Isaac B. Sawterl
Boston
Wilcox
Railroad Avenue
Sean
Isaac
Mr. Edgerly
E Edgerly
Sheriff
Berwick
Isaac Sawtell
Grand Jury
Mr. Wilcox
Tney
Ner
Gift Desk For a Young Lady 1859 Christmas Offer
For the 257 price this artistic Desk captivates with white maple wood and burnished brass trim. It features drawers shelves pigeonholes and a full width overhang ideal for a young lady’s correspondence wives accounts or guest use. A rare ornamental piece offered at 15 dollars during the 1859 holiday season.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Abram French & CO
China
Franklin St
Dada
Kennard
Bolivar
Congress
House
Sitting Bull
Big Foot
Low Dog
Owen Bros
Providence
Atlantic Mills
Somerville
Page
Moody
South Dakota
Gouffe
Paris
Parnell
Goresbridge
Gowran
Germany
Congregationalist Club
Music
Edith Barrett
West End
Boston Athletic Association
Appalachian Mountain Club
Signor
Sueci
Common Council
Barrett Wendell
Lowell Institute
Leonard & CO
Nani
INS. CO
J. T. Phelps
State Agt
Dev
Loston
Melvin
MATS
Marion Flamand
Grucu LD
Washington Street
Ohio
ty _M. Blais
Kamouraska
Xavier Leclerc
Gaugin
Wimcore
Wheeling & Lake Erie
Ada Hall
Sharonville
Henry Hall
Carrie Hill
Shady County
Ill
Louisa Pepper
Stark County
United States Assay Office
Mint
Secretary of State
Tremont St
Lome Sewing Machine
Tremiont Street
THE
Lawtell
Moessenrer
Simart
Wallace
Alvah Skinner & Son
Winter and
Washington Streets
Winter St
Paine
Canal ST
Thaite Pepe
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