Business Man and Philanthropist Andrew Peirce
New York notices Andrew Peirce born July 31 1814 in Dover New Hampshire died at Clifton Springs New York after a life as a Texas trader bank organizer and railroad executive He helped found Dover Bank Langdon Bank and a five cents savings bank moved to Boston in 1852 joined Peirce & Bacon wholesalers then led railroad ventures in Missouri later becoming president and general manager of the St Louis and San Francisco He retired in 1877 and settled at Clifton Springs noted for his philanthropy and support of young men.
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New York
Andrew Peirce
Clifton Springs
N. Y
Dover
N. H
Dover Bank
Langdon Bank
Five Cents
Boston
Peirce & Bacon
Peirce
Beacon
Mount Vernon
Missouri
Southern Pacific
Atlantic & Pacific
St. Louis
San Francisco
Barrett Named Clerk to Speaker in Reed Era
Washington December 21 report that Speaker Ship appointed W E Barrett a correspondent of the Atlanta Constitution as clerk to the Speaker, replacing Asher C Hinds who served Speaker Reed.
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Washineton
D. C
Des
W. E. Barrett
Atlanta Constitution
Asher C. Hinds
Reed
Railroad Station Moves to Jackson Hill Crossing
The ironstone station on the New York & New England railroad has been removed to the Jackson Hill crossing at South Uxbridge two miles south of its former location. Salvation Oil is cheap and good, costing 25 cents.
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New York & New England
Jackson Hill
South Uxbridge
Real Estate Transfers Week Ends December 19
Suffolk Registry of Deeds records show 306 transfers and 131 mortgages in the week ending December 19. Mortgage total amounting to $471,619 is listed alongside entries for the Real Estate Exchange. Kris Kringle plan mentioned, plus a New Home Sewing Machine at 160 Tremont.
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The
Real Estate Exchange
Suffolk Registry of Deeds
Kris Kringle
Tremont
Pennsylvania Railroads First California Tour of 1892
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces the 1892 California tour from Boston January 12. Travelers ride in luxury vestibule trains with Pullman cars and electric lighting, visiting St. Louis Kansas City Las Vegas Hot Springs Santa Fe and six weeks in California. Return routes include Sacramento Salt Lake City Colorado Springs Denver Omaha Chicago. Round trip from Boston is $315. Descriptive itineraries available from the Boston tourist agent at 205 Washington Street.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pacific Coast
Boston
Pullman
St. Louis
Kansas City
Las Vegas Hot Springs
Santa Fe
California
Sacramento
Salt Lake
Glencod Springs
Leadville
Marshall Pass
Colorado Springs
Manitou
Denver
Omaha
Chicago
Pennsylvania Railroad
Washington Street
Mass
Bookshop Ad Urges Early Christmas Purchases
Thursday message urges shoppers to buy now as books sell fast. Store features varied titles for adults children and seniors with illustrated and brainy options. Elevator access encouraged and hours listed. plans a Christmas Eve closure from 9 to Monday morning, with daily hours through Christmas.
Italian Fruit Dealers Form Protective Society
About forty prominent Italian fruit dealers met at 193 Hanover Street to form Societa Fruttivendali Italiani for mutual aid in sickness or financial trouble and to raise trade protection. F J Postarino of Snow & Co was elected chairman with Casci secretary and De Forrari treasurer.
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Hanover Street
F. J. Postarino
Snow & Co
Fruit Auuctioneers
I’. Casci
C. F. de Forrari
Postarino
Societa Vruttivendali Italiani
Ex-President Cleveland Attends New England Society Dinner
At Brooklyn New England Society dinner honoring the Pilgrims Grover Cleveland proclaims pride in New England lineage while noting his New Jersey birth does not disqualify him. He asserts his family origins in New England and thanks hosts as the gathering includes prominent figures and toasts. Continued on third page.
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Horace Porter
Charles H. Hall
Congressman Burrows
A. I. Wyland
Philadelphia
Pratt
Grover Cleveland
Vermont
R. G. Horr
New England
C. H. Hall
Brooklyn
G. A. Boody
Cleveland
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Comedic Readings At Wieths Hotel Highlight Public Debate
The Cold Cut Club gathered at Wieth's Hotel with Eliot Lord presiding. Guests included William Rotch Ware Jr, A. W. Blanchard, C. W. Birtwell, Andrew H. Patten, and Edward Bellamy among many contributors. The event featured a critique of the West End railway monopoly and praise for the Post for resisting censorship by the company.
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Wieth’s
Eliot Lord
William Rotch Ware, Jr
A. W. Blanchard
C. W. Birtwell
Andrew H. Patten
Edward Bellamy
West End
Post
Transatlantic Steamship Arrivals and Departures List
A dated maritime status list shows ships at Boston New York Queenstown Southampton Genoa Antwerp and other ports with origins from Havana Havre Hamburg Liverpool Boston Bremen Bremen and Hamburg. Vessels include Manningham Alert La Gascogne Rugia City of Chester Pavonia Elbe Werra Westernland Brema and Brema with dates December 20 21 and times noted.
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Boston
Manningham
Mediterranean
Alert
Havana
New York
la Gascogne
Havre
Rugia
Hamburg
City of Chester
Liverpool
Queenstown
Sa. m
Pavonia
Southampton
Elbe
Bremen
Genoa
Werra
Antwerp
Westernland
Brema
Hogarty Wins Close 50 Dollar Pool Match in Washington
Hogarty and McKenna played a 100 point pyramid pool match at the Washington Bil liard Palace on Washington street corner Hayward place. McKenna led 42 to 29 at one point but Hogarty steadied and won by two points in a close finish. The match carried a $50 side stake.
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William Hogarty
John McKenna
Washington Billiard Palace
Washington Street
Hayward Place
McKenna
Hogarty
Salvation Oil Call Aims to Root Out Foreign Mixtures
Salvation Oil announces a 25 cent call to customers to help cleanse products of any foreign mixtures. The message emphasizes purity and quality control in its branding and nationwide distribution.
Wake the Echoes at Massachusetts Democratic Banquet
The annual Young Men's Democratic Club of Massachusetts banquet in Cambridge drew 350 guests as Governor Russell endorsed ex President Cleveland. Speakers praised Cleveland and Corcoran and called for tariff reform, vouched by Collison and party leaders, amid cheers and vivid political rhetoric.
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Young Mans
Democratic Club
Massachusetts
American House
Collison
Grover Cleveland
Russell
Mr. Collison
Washington
Cambridge
Boston
White House
Yellow House
Cleveland
John Corcoran
John E. Russell
Josiah Quincey
John EB. Russell
Edward J. Flynn
Charles S. Lamb
Brookline
J. Russell Reed
Burlington
Benjamin 8. Wells
Charles Pattee
Quincy
Fritz Dabney
John W. Corcoran
Coolidge
Josiah Quincy
John H. McDonough
Boston City Committee
Dale
State Committee
John L. Nichols
Somerville
Henry W. Swift
A. G. Bullock
Confectionery Department’s Finest Quality Highlighted
A note extols the Confectionery Department for its top quality products and care in selections. It emphasizes standards, freshness, and customer satisfaction across the shop.
Declining to Protect Families Draws Harsh Commentary
A short critique condemns those who refuse to safeguard their households against future want. The piece cites NAS LIFE ANS CO and J T Phelps, referencing a state act 159 Dev Boston as context.
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NAS
Life Ans. CO
J. T. Phelps
Boston
Immense Christmas Bookcase Bargain in Boston 1891
A towering oak Christmas bookcase with brass trim is pitched as a colossal $15 bargain in Boston. Advertisers claim the piece offers second-hand auction value, solid quartered oak, adjustable shelves, dust-proof cabinet, and castors, urging readers to send 10 cents for the 1891-92 catalogue.
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Boston
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