Official Report of Sales Prices and Ranges
Official report for February 23 shows the day’s highest and lowest sale prices and the bid and asked figures. The data highlight the market’s price spread and liquidity for the period.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1895
Page
5
Official report for February 23 shows the day’s highest and lowest sale prices and the bid and asked figures. The data highlight the market’s price spread and liquidity for the period.
Daily nautical and maritime notices list sun and moon events, tides, and day length. Arrivals include Steamer Venetian from London to Furness Withy, and multiple vessels sailing or bound for Boston, Baltimore, Yarmouth, and Gloucester with merchandise or passengers.
A brief note lists fare classes for a round trip to Baltimore. First class fares apply for round trip travel while second class is also offered. No date or carrier specified.
From Boston Wednesday and Saturday. Steamer INDIAN from Philadelphia to Boston departs Tuesday Feb 26 at 3 pm. Steamer SPARTAN from Central Wharf Boston to Philadelphia departs Wednesday Feb 27 at 3 pm. Freight onward to Charleston Savannah Wilmington. rail onward free of commissions. Insurance via office. Passage 10 dollars round trip 18 dollars with meals and rooms. Apply F P Wing Agent Central Wharf Boston. E B Sampson treasurer and Gen Manager 89 State St Fiske Bldg Boston. No wharfage. Steamship Michigan from Liverpool discharging at Pier 5 Hoosac Tunnel Docks Charlestown. Cargo may remain on wharf 48 hours from steamer entry. notify collector if storage desired. Warren & Co Agents 125 Milk Street.
The undersigned requests consent to convert a rear brick building at 1207 Tremont Street Ward 19 into a stable with forty stalls. The petition notes compliance with applicable statutes and ordinances governing erection occupancy and use. Dated Boston February 14 1895 by Geo Wimble Co.
In the Board of Aldermen on February 18, 1895, it was ordered that notice be given to all interested parties that on March 11 at 3 PM the board will consider the petition to grant the prayer. The notice will run three times in the Boston Post and Boston Daily Traveler with the last publication at least ten days before the hearing, and a copy served on owners of adjoining estates. Passed by City Clerk J. M. Galvin. A true copy. Attest.
Freelon Morris of 36 Parsons Street asks the Boston city board of aldermen for consent to build a wooden stable with four stalls on Surrey Street Ward 25. The plan, dated February 18, 1895, notes dimensions 44 by 32 feet and complies with local statutes and ordinances governing stable erection occupancy and use.
Notice to all interested parties that the Board will convene Monday March 11 at 3 p m to consider granting the petition. If any person objects, the petition and notice must run three times in the Boston Post and Boston Traveler, with the final publication at least ten days before the hearing, and a copy served on adjacent estate owners. Passed. J M Galvin City Clerk.
State House Boston February 20 1895 committee on mercantile affairs will hear parties on bills granting Mt Hermon Boys two million in property Northfield Seminary two million New England Hospital for Women and Children additional estate Fatherless and Widows Society additional estate and a charter for the Shoe and Leather Building Association at Room 150 on Friday March 1 at 10 30 am Francis W Darling chairman Jank W Kaan clerk of the committee
The Massachusetts Committee on Public Health will hold a hearing for parties interested in establishing a state hospital for consumptives and tubercular patients. The session is in the Green Room at the State House, Boston, on Thursday February 28 at 10 o clock a.m. Chairman Isaac P. Hutchinson presides, Albert C. Smith is Clerk.
The committee on Judiciary will hear interested parties on a bill to repeal the act daily trialist in Boston. The session is set for Thursday February 28 at 11 in Room 253 State House. Chairman William B. Durant and Clerk William A. Morse preside.
State House Boston February 21 1895 a hearing for parties interested in the bill prohibiting sale or use of opium and its preparations for unlawful purposes Green Room State House on Tuesday February 26 at 11 Albert C Smith Clerk of the Committee
A hearing for interested parties on the bill to suppress opium smoking will be held in the Green Room at the State House on Tuesday February 26 at 10:30 a.m. Isaac P Hutchinson serves as chairman.
State House Boston February 26 1895 hearing scheduled for February 27 at 10 30 a m in Room 150 to consider cities and towns building underground conduits and the charter petition of the Bay State Conduit Company F W Darling chairman PF W Kaan clerk of the committee
The Committee on Harbor and Public Lands will hear parties interested in the petition of F. W. Breed and others and the petition of John L. Brownell and others for a charter for Cape Cod Canal. Hearing at Room 136 State House on Wednesday February 27 at 10 30 a m. Henry H Fisk chairman. E E Willard clerk.
Mary C Hogan of Boston petitions the Suffolk Superior Court for a divorce from John Hogan of Philadelphia alleging cruel treatment intoxication abandonment for over three years and open adultery. She seeks dissolution of marriage and restoration of maiden name Mary Cunningham. Dated February 14 1895.
In Suffolk County Massachusetts on February 14 1895 the Clerk orders the libellant to publish her libel with this order in the Boston Post for three consecutive weeks and mail or serve a copy to John Hogan fourteen days before the first Monday of April to show cause why the libel should not be granted. Justice Jos A Willard Clerk. Attest Henry E Bellew Asst Clerk.
Mary E Roessle of Boston files for divorce from John Roessle of San Antonio after he deserted her in Boston on August 16 1890. She seeks custody of their daughter Caroline now fourteen, alimony, and attachment of his estate up to three thousand dollars for proper support. Dated February 12 1895.
Clerk orders libellant to publish the libel and order in the Boston Post for three weeks and serve the libellee John Roesse by mail or in person fourteen days before the first Monday of April 1895. The libellee must appear in Suffolk County court to show cause why the prayer of the libel should not be granted.
Isaac D. Einstein and Emil Wolff sue Plant and Herman and others for ten thousand dollars. The court orders notice by publication in Boston and continuation to the next term until defendants are served or notified. Clerk Jos. A. Willard closes with Gaston & Snow representing plaintiffs.
Executors Henry H. Rodman and John B. Nichols petition to sell or dispose of a promissory note and mortgage tied to the Rodman estate. Citation calls all interested parties to appear at the Suffolk Probate Court in Boston on March 7, 1895, to show cause why license to sell should not be granted. Publication required weekly for three weeks in the Boston Post.
The Suffolk Superior Court orders the plaintiffs to notify defendants Isaac Plant John Herman and others of pendency of a contract action. Defendants are alleged nonresidents with no known abode or agent in the Commonwealth. Publication of the order is required until defendants are properly served.
Middlesex probate notices heirs and all interested persons to show cause why the will presented to Cambridge court should not be admitted to probate letters testamentary to Mary B Dol executrix issued without bond. Court to meet February 26, 1893 at nine in the forenoon. Public notice to run three weeks in Boston Post and copies mailed to known heirs seven days before. Witness Charles J McIntire judge February 10, 1895.
Suffolk probate court requires heirs to appear February 28 1895 at ten in Boston to show cause why Henry W Bragg executor’s first and final account should not be allowed. Copy to interested parties fourteen days before or publication weekly for three weeks in Boston Post. seven days before court for known parties. Judge John W McKim. Elijah George, Register.
The City of Boston Street Department invites sealed proposals for furnishing cement per the superintendent of streets specifications. Bids due March 4 1895 at 12 noon in City Hall. Each bid requires a 500 dollar certified check and a 2000 dollar bond. The superintendent may reject all bids and may award cement contracts by district. B. T. Wheeler superintendent February 19 1895.
Suffolk probate court cites heirs and creditors to show cause why JOHN L. MURTAGH of Boston should be granted letters of administration without bond. Hearing set for March 7, 1895 at 10 a.m. in Boston. Public notice to run weekly for three weeks in the Boston Post. Witness John W. McKim. ELIJAH GEORGE, Register.
Suffolk probate court calls all interested parties to show cause why the second and final account of the administrators with the will annexed of John T. Dingley Joseph O Burdett and William H H Tuttle should be approved. The hearing is February 28 1895 at 10 a m in Boston. Citations must be served by delivery posting or mailing seven to fourteen days before the court. Witness Judge John W McKim February 15 1895.
Suffolk probate court cites heirs and interested parties in the estate of Thomas H. Williams of Boston. William W. Sartwell seeks letters of administration with will annexed, without bond, after executrix declined. court to convene on the twenty eighth day. notice by publication and posting required to all known interested parties. Judge John W. McKim, Esquire, issues the citation. Elijah GeorgH, Register.
Probate Court in Dedham, Mass orders heirs to appear March 6 1895 at 9 AM to show cause why license to sell half of the real estate for debts and administration costs should not be granted. Citation to be served or published weekly in Boston Post for three weeks. George White Judge. Jonathan Cobb Register.
Suffolk probate court cites heirs at law in the estate of William Red Jackson late of Boston for administration by J Carlton Nichols without surety. Hearing at Boston Probate Court on a specific date in 1895 with weekly notices in the Boston Post for three weeks. Witness: Judge John W McKim. Register Elijah George.
Notice: Robert Bell named executor of the will of Mary Prince late of Boston. He has taken the trust and given bonds. Creditors must exhibit claims and debtors pay to Robert Bell, Executor, 383 Northampton Street, Boston, February 25, 1895.
The estate of Patrick J Owens late of Boston Massachusetts is cited in Suffolk Probate Court. John Carnes petitions letters testamentary without bond and is to publish and notify interested parties at least seven days before the February 28 probate. Witness John W McKim Esquire Judge. February 12 year.
James W. O'Brien and Mary Funke named as administrators or administratrix of estates in Boston notices. They urge all creditors to exhibit claims and all debtors to pay, with bond filed as required by law. Feb 12 1895 and Feb 18 1895 dated notices.
Beene duly appoint ed executor Philip J Gormley of the Margaret Gormley estate Boston January 17 1895 at 27 Winthrop Street all creditors must present claims and all debtors pay to the executor Also James T Tighe appointed administrator of Agnes J Tighe estate Boston January 24 1895 located at First Street foot of F Street South Boston all creditors must present claims and debtors pay to the administrator
Ellen Leear of Boston identified as executrix in the Francis H Leear will with all debts due and demands to present at 19380 Washington Street Boston dated February 18 1895. Also John F McDonald named executor for Mary L McCormick estate with bond filed as required, requests all creditors and those indebted to contact at 108 Ames Building Boston.
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