Prudential Fire Association of Boston Proposed by Merchants
A Boston meeting debuts plans for a Prudential Fire Association as part of a five city syndicate with New York Chicago Philadelphia St Louis. Prospective terms include 200000 capital, 100 share, 6 percent interest, 20 percent profits to stockholders, 80 percent reserved for policyholders, strict risk inspection, and mutual stock advantages over pure mutuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Prudential Fire Association of Boston
W. B. Rice
Rice & Hutchins
G. L. Lovett
C. F. Hovey & Co
H. O. Houghton
Houghton, Mifflin & Co
G. W. Crosby
R. H. White & Co
J. H. Lane
Association
Nathan Matthews
Oxford
Matthews
F. E. Cabot
Prudential Fire Association of New York
New York
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Chicago
New England
Insurance Syndicate Proposal Divides Opinion At Meeting
Nathan Matthews criticizes current insurer practices while John D. Carter and others back a syndicate aimed at benefiting the insured. Speakers discuss organization plans, regional progress in St. Louis Philadelphia and Chicago, and a subscription drive begins with Jordan Marsh & Co contributing 5000 dollars and Macallan Parker & Co 2000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Matthews
John W. Carter
John D. Carter
New York Company
Edward Atkinson
Wits
Cutter
Tages Mutual
Matthews
Bureau of Statistics
Mr. Matthews
H. O. Houghton
Alden Spear
St. Louis
Dwight Treadwell
Hiladelphia
Chicago
Weston Lewis
Tapeiaase
Lane
William B. Rice
Rice
Carter
Vox Populi
Jordan, Marsh & Co
Macallar, Parker & Co
Faust Opera Thrills Boston Theatre Despite Heavy Rain
The Boston Theatre packed for a grand Faust performance with Rose Ritchie replacing Jessie Bart lett Davis as Siebel. Judd and Judi praised, Ludwig and Stoddard scene strong, chorus brilliant in Gloria, Welpurgis Night noted. Laura Moore to star as Marguerite then Coppelia ballet to follow with full company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Siebel
Rose Ritchie
Jessie Bartlett Davis
Miss Ritchie
Mr. Bassett
Aust
Miss Judi
Mephistopheles
Ludwig
Valentine
Mr. Stoddard
Martha
Candidus
Faust
Laura Moore
Marguerite
Delibes
Corps de Ballet
Paint and Clay Club and several art exhibitions opening
The Paint and Clay Club exhibition opens next Wednesday in the Art Club gallery with a reception and no musical program. A joint show by Marcus Waterman and I H Caliga runs at Williams & Everett for two weeks starting today with Waterman displaying sixteen pictures and Caliga nine. The Stewart collection opens in American Art galleries Monday. Stephen Parrish etchings show at Water Kimball & Co gallery, 117 prints, showcasing his forceful style and technical skill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Club Gallery
Messrs
Marcus Waterman
I. H. Caliga
Williams & Everett
Waterman
Mr. Caliga
Stewart
Stephen Parrish
Messrs. Water Kimball & Co
Postponed New Year's Reception by YMCA
The YMCA members postpone their New Year reception to next Tuesday evening with a patriotic program. Rev. William Elliot Griffis will speak on What the Country Has a Right to Expect from Her Young Men. The Harvard quartet performs college songs. Superintendent Roberts schedules gymnastics, orchestral music, and other attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men’s Christian Association
William Elliot Griffis
Harvard
Roberts
Strikes Ease as Six Knights Return to South Boston Line
In South Boston six Knights of Labor report back to duty, ending a tense lull as other strikers follow. Several former employees reinstate, while tensions ease, cars resume normal schedules through Harvard Square amid vows to continue the dispute.
Cambridge Company Drives Cars Through Harvard Square
The Cambridge Company resumed streetcar service with guard crews and four horses during a snow storm. About 600 workers remain employed as new lines prepare for full operation within a week. Strikes cooled, several drivers return to work, and Knights of Labor members edge back. Police maintain order as special officers are appointed after a switchman assault near Main and Broadway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Hampshire Street
Worthley
Harvard Square
Cloyes
Russell
Higgins
American Tube Works
Somerville
Knights of Labor
Herbert
Giles
Pasha
Foley
McKeens
Arlington
North Avenue
East Cambridge
Park Square
Bowdoin Square
Board of
Alde
Main
Broadway
Kendall & Roberts
Appalachian Club Hosts Annual Tremont House Reception
The Appalachian Club held its annual reception at Tremont House with 7:45 arrivals and Professor A Hyatt as newly elected president. Colonel Higginson chaired speeches by Mrs Barrows and ex president J Raymond Edmunds, followed by dancing and a social collation. Notables included Eastman, Larvom, Kimball, Newhall, Ireson, Ladd, Bush, Bailey, Marsh, Codman, and Harvard’s Lannan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremont House
Appalachian Club
Professor A. Hyatt
Barrows
The
Christian Register
J. Raymond Edmunds
Higginson
Sup
Nason
C. Eastman
Concord
N. H
Lucy Larvom
Kimball
Newhall
Ireson
Aynp
Ladd
Chauncy Hall
Bush
Sybil Bailey
Winslow
Marsh
Diverse events and talks mark Boston society calendar
A Massachusetts Horticultural Society meeting features a paper on herbaceous plants by W A Manda of Cambridge. Dr Oliver Wendell Holmes plans unpublished writings readings at Mr Charles J Paine's Mt Vernon street home next Monday. Proceeds go to a kindergarten for the blind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Manda
Cambridge
Massachusetts Horticultural Society
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Charles J. Paine
Mt. Vernon Street
Business Troubles Across North America Hit Several Firms
The report lists multiple insolvencies and debt settlements in Boston Ottawa Northampton and other areas. Notable cases include Thomas W. Russell & Co 26 percent compromise Pr P C Anclair 40 percent offer to creditors and B Callender & Co 60 percent offer. Overall US failures total 222 and Canada 80 per R G Dun Co and B Russell Co with Canada showing large failures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Russell & Co
Boston
P. C. Anclair
Ottawa
Montreal
Messrs. M. Fisher, Sons & Co
J. A. Rogers
Cambridge Street
Devonshire Street
John C. Atkinson
Hilton Bros. & Co
A. A. Stocker & Co
Northampton
Mass
George A. Lancaster
Brookline
John M. Watson & Co
Altshuler & Co
Missouri Valley
W. W. Charlton
Lebanon
Ind
A. J. Prine
Valparaiso
A. J. Cameron
Sydney
N.S
H. Galbraith
Sussex
N. B
John W. Perry
Cole’s Island
Juniver
H. Regelman
Alton
W. Jansen
Quincy
John Hart
Marion
Jacob Vrooman
Syracuse
N. Y
M. T. Bailey
Goshen
K. A. Miller
Peekskill
M. Chambers
Georgetown
G. A
Canada
New York City
True Bill Found Against Nowlin for Codman Murder
Middlesex county grand jury yesterday returned a true bill against James E. Nowlin of Somerville for the murder of George A. Codman. The case proceeds to trial as part of the county’s criminal docket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nowlin
Grand Jury
Middlesex County
Somerville
George A. Codman
Progressive dinners and domestic service anecdotes in Boston
A column notes the evolving dinner format with guests changing places between courses and warns against disruption. It recounts a tale of an American maid and her mistress over curl papers, praises charitable lectures for mothers on child hygiene, and highlights spring lectures by Professor Goodale. It also praises Wellesley College hospitality, critiques old female seminaries, and observes tastes for simpler entertainments and European buffet culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellesley College
Wellesley
New York
New Yacht by Lawlor for Potter London Owner
D J Lawlor of East Boston designs a 120 foot schooner yacht for London resident Mr. Potter. The yacht will be sea going, fast, and roomy with fine lines, longer bow, and midship frame area 124 feet. Builder yard and canvas area are yet to be decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Lawlor
Boston
Potter
London
Lawlor
Edwin Forrest
Salaries of Boston Police Raise Despite Strike Strain
Boston police see salary boosts across ranks as inspectors and lieutenants rise to 1600 a year, sergeants to 1400, patrolmen up to 3 1 2 dollars a day, with higher day rates for top officers. The superintendent and clerks also expected to gain 500 annual pay, pending city approval next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Board of Police
Sunday Notices at Association Hall and Union Mall
Meeting for men at 3 p.m. Dr Frederic Kingsbury will speak on Medical Mission Work in Bulgaria. A sermon for youths at Union Mall 18 Boylston St by Rev J J Lewis with singing. Doors open 7.3 p.m. Massab Total Abstinence Society holds sixteenth anniversary at Tremont Temple 3 p.m. with several pastors and Mendelssohn Quartett music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boylston
Berkele Streets
Frederic Kingsbury
Bulgaria
Christian Axton
Youngeople
Nion Mall
Boylston Street
J. J. Lewis
Boston
Providence
R. J
E. F. Merriam
B. R. Jewell
Mendelssohn Wadies’ Quartet
Court decision dismisses bill in Whiting case over Reading Savings Bank mortgages
United States Circuit Court rules against the receivers of Reading Savings Bank in a bid to reconvey sixteen mortgages valued over eighty thousand dollars. The court finds Kimball acted in good faith and that the bank’s forged or altered vote document binds the bank, dismissing the bill. Proceedings reference prior related cases and list counsel for both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Circuit Court
CoLt. J
William J. Holden
Harvey A. Whiting
Reading Savings Bank
N.S. Pratt
Pratt
John F. Kimball
Appleton Bank
Lowell
Kimball
Appleton National Bank
Savings Bank
Whiting
Wellington
Fed
Mass
Holden
Phelps
Legal notices from 19th century court docket entries
No. 3886 George C. Rockwell et al. vs George IF Libby et al involves a contract for 510 bushels of potatoes with a defense of decay. Attorneys listed for both sides. No. 2006 James O Brown et al vs Boston Blower Company alleges 100 quadricycles with damage claim of 15 000. verdict for plaintiff 1250. Attorneys listed. No. 8806 William Boyd vs Charles A Dearborn concerns $21075 for plumbing. jury found for plaintiff 216 84. Attorneys listed. No. 8854 George W Moore vs Hugh H McCann replevin over a horse and property. jury to decide. attorneys listed. Multiple docket entries follow with cases in various sessions and adjournment notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Rockwell
George IF. Libby
B.C. Moulton
C. F. Loring
F. W. Qua
G. Bement
James O. Brown Et al
Boston Blower Company
C. W. Bartlett
L. Lincoln
M. Parker
William Boyd
Charles A. Dearborn
Minot
Narragansett
Neponset
J. B. Moran
F. A. Kittredge
George W. Moore
Hugh H. McCann
Replevin
Henry Bower
Cahill
Bower
N. C. Cogswell
P. B. Kiernan
Watson
Webster
Locke
Porter
Corrugated
W. F. Co
Packard
Carr
Boston & Maine Railroad Co
Rowell
Libbey
Suffolk B. Co
Boston
Guernsey
Sebley
Patterson Co
Holling
Fenno
Gay
Robinson
Acme Paper Box Co
McCaffrey
Jennings
Drift
Whitten
Gallivan
Brothers
Parker
Kellogg
Pray
Bird
Terris
Crane
Mattison
Doe
Hanson
Same
Hay Ve. Metropolitan Railroad Company
Cassidy
Boston & Albany Railroad
Pierce
Carroll
Lewis
Bowditch
Aldrich
Nashua Savings Bank
Quincy Inst
Fire Insurance Company
Savin Hill
T. J. Gargan
B. W. Harris
A. P. Loomis
M. F. Morton
J. H. Appleton
W. H. Preble
Mary E. R. Jones Et al
City of
Utica Street
W. H. H. Emmons
R. W. Nason
Patrick Donnelly
Boston Catholic Cemetery Association
Calvary Cemetery
West Roxbury
John McDonald
McDonald
J. L. Eldredge
C. L. B. Whitney
Kelleher
Lowell
Jones
Morgan
Loring
Wright
Am. Rubber Co
Kelley
Boston & Albany R. R
Lawsuits Involving Horse Collision And Goods Contract
The record includes a Feb 14 1886 collision near Tremont House Boston where a driver allegedly caused injury to a horse and carriage, jury awarded $250. Other cases include a $108 mantel sale dispute in Roslindale and a $84832 skate roll claim against Kempster Roller Skate Co. with partnership disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremont House
Boston
Laintiff
J. L. Eldredge
M. Child
James Hewins
Pat W. Curry
Mary J. Towle
Roslindale
Higgins
A.S. Hall
C. F. Loring
Warren
Dame
Daniel E. Kempster
Copartners
Kempster
Kempster & Frost
M. Holbrook
R. Lund
Faxon
Fred Joy
Kempseer GS TA Ae
Henfield v Wakefield jury retires in Middlesex Superior Court
In Middlesex Superior Court on February 18 Judge Thompson presided. The case Henfield versus Town of Wakefield has the jury out. Attorneys Niles Carr and D O Allen represented the plaintiff while S K Hamilton defended the town. Also listed are 16256 Regan v Goodhue et al and 1626 Maloney v same et al.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henfield
Town of Wakefield
Niles
Walking Man of Mill Grove and Nervous Exhaustion Cure
A feature on John Snider of Mill Grove Indiana known as the Walking Man who walked around his house for twenty eight months to cope with nervous exhaustion. The piece endorses Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a cure and includes a Dr Caldwell endorsement. It warns against narcotics and notes the dangers of untreated nervous exhaustion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mill Grove
Ind
John Snider
Duffy
Caldwell
John D. Caldwell
M.D
N. Charles St
Baltimore
Duffy Malt Whiskey Co Ad Offers Bottled Whiskey
Sold only in bottles price 61 for sale by druggists grocers and dealers. East of the Rocky Mountains except the Territories unable to procure it from their dealers can have a half dozen sent in plain case unmarked express prepaid by remitting 6 to the Duffy Malt Whiskey Co Rochester N Y
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountains
Territories
Duffy Malt Whiskey Co
Rochester
N.Y
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Insurance Syndicate
Prudential Fire Association of
Fine Art Notes
South Boston
South Boston Railroad Company
Coolidge
Ile
Consolidated
John
Music Hall
Cara
Short
A. H. Hews & Co
Mt. Auburn
Sparks Street
Lme
Cambridge Company
Mwarvard Square
Appalachian Reception
City Notes
William M. Thayer
New York & Boston Rapid Transit Company
Warren Place
Roxbury District
A. A. Willits
Louisville
Justin McCarthy
M.P
Boston Theatre
Governor Ames
O'Brien
John Boyle O'Reilly
New England Public School Music Teachers’ Association
Wesleyan
Bromfield Street
Governor Ameés
Washington H. Pickering
Glidden and McCausland
Walter Messenger
Messenger
Washington Street
Teresa Weibert
Roxbury
Edward W. Dunham
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Young’s
Hull Yacht Club
Parker House
Goodale
Buller
Europe
St. Nicholas
Vive O’eloguer
Paris
Gleaner
Brigham
C. J
Barker
Sibby
Fifield
Jeffrey
Mitchell
Dickerman
Homer
McCarthy
Kelly
Kilduff
Leonard
Curry
Snow
Cannata
Brown
Currell
Peptrey
Stacy
Fox
Dodge
Clappeet Smythe
Five
Bradbury
Rendall
Davis
Denzer
Seavey
Seiler
Horan
Wiggin
Scoville
Boston Wall Paper Company
Wilson
Farrington
Harrison
Pitman
J. No
Ella O. Hunt
Highland Street Railroad Company
Rares
Daime
Haywood
Somerse
Saime
Aronson
Goldstein
Barnard
Lippitt
White
Kern
Goelet
Atherton
Nicholson
Foxwell
McLean
Keene Granite Co
Newman
Soule
Ramsey
Ten Broeck
Ford
Ludovick
Donovan
Winters
Morse
Flaherty
Olier Works
Islight Co
Kiernan
Fie
Missouri Trust Company
Cleveland, Whitney & Co, Bankers and Brokers
Exchange Place
State St
Kilby
United States
Great Britain
France
Washington
R. H. Eddy
Eddy
Chas. Mason
Patent Office
Edmund Burke
L’atents
R. Wl. Eddy
Yourstray
George Draper
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