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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1880

Page

3

Boston institutions and clubs report at quarterly meeting

Boston Five Cents Savings Bank treasurer cites 63 545 open accounts, 1 792 new depositors since October. The Temple Club names officers led by Peter Butler as president and John D Parker as treasurer. Railroad hearings on Midland Railroad location in Boston postponed to the 20th. Nantucket Beach Railroad hearing delayed to an unspecified date. Massachusetts Institute of Technology class association holds annual election at Youngs Hotel with Henry N Mudge as president and W B Dowse as secretary.

Boston Five Cents Savings Bank Temple Club Peter Butler John D. Parker Otis E. Weld L. W. Tappan S. W. Bates B. F. Stevens B. H. Dickson E. G. Nickerson E. D. Jordan F.M. Weld C. Larkin W. G. Means J. H. Brown Midland Railroad Company Boston Hamilton Nantucket Beach Massachusetts Institute of Technology Young's Hall American Social Science Association Medical Library Boylston Place Wayland Yale College D. C. Gilman F. B. Sanborn H. A. Hill Mary Parkman E. C. Wines New York Sanborn Emily Talbot Department of Education New England J. C. Emory Rogers Watson Talbot D. F. Lincoln Health Department Saratoga Dr. Hager State Normal School Salem Dickinson State Board of Education T. W. Figzinson Massachusetts Rhode Island O. H. Wellington Mieginson Edward Atkinson School of Mechanic Arts Board of Oficers Maria Mitchell Poughkeepsie N. Y J. W. Dickinson Newton D.F. Lincoln James R. Chadwick Theodoress. Woolsey New Haven Conn Social Economy Walter Channing Brooklin Lincoln Association Union BE. W. Cushing Massachusetts Medical Society Homepathic and Eclectic Medical Societies James M. Bugbee, Esq England United States Cesar Tacitus Montesquieu Ching Peru Massachusetts Day Britain London Court of Assistants General Court Board of Aldermen Great Britain Europe Park Theatre Lawrence Barrett W. D. Howell Yerick Howard Reynolds Fanny Kellogg Mathilde Phillipps Clarence Hay A. H. Pose Boston Mouseuum Mr. Boucicault Wipow D. KR Locke Neil Burgess Metropolitan Railroad Company Merchants’ Exchange C. A. Richards Thomas Dana Nathan Cushing Calvin A. Richards Dexter N. Richards William Hendry John M. Clark George H. Vincert William A. Rust Harvey Jewell Stephen BR. Niles Thones Dena Honoread Kilby Street Chas. Boardman Hamlin Kt. Harding Martin Starkweather Roxbury Athenaeum Roxbury Atheneum The Atheneum Charles K. Dillaway Dilaway John C. Means George A. Munroe Edward B. Reynollds Treaarer Robert G. Molineux Manufacturers’ Fire and Marine Insurance Company Edwin Morey Henry C. Hutchins Samuel Gould John Goldthwait Hocum Hosterd Samuel E. Sawyer William P. Hunt Peter Smith Walter Hastings Sylvesti James J. Goodrich Samuel HH. Wise Boston Musicians’ Relief Fund Society Music Hall T. M. Carter J. Walter Fewkes Newtonville Chelsea C. Hutchinson Hawthorn Street Old Colony Alfred Hewins Henry O. Hildreth Henry W. Richards Carlos Slatter Window Warren John R Bullard Royal O. Storrs John R. Bullard Shattuck Wm. Gray Henry J. Bigelow Thomas G. Appleton Museum of Fine Arts Henry Burleigh Wendell A. B Charles M. Barnes A. Lawrence Mason Frederick C. Shattuck Gustavus E. Gordon Divinity School Reginald Heber Fritz Messrs. Lawrence Hodges Green Law School Committee On W. G. Russell Committee On Elections Dr. Bellows Tombolin Vanderbilt Troy and Greenfield Hoosac Gen. Burtis Hepburn Committee New York Central Railroad Mr. H Evie Troy and Gen. Burt State Line Vermont Mechanicsville N.Y New York Central Erie Erie Road Burt Central Hoosac Tunnel Western

Annual Bank Meetings and Directors Named in Several Cities

Reports from Boston area banks list officers and directors elected for the ensuing year including Abington Hingham Hyannis Merrimac Methuen South Reading and Waltham. Notable names include Lincoln Beebe Phinney Dickinson Beebe and several local executives across multiple institutions.

Hingham Methuen Hyannis Abington Apington Abivngton National Bank Richmond J. Lane Jesse M. Giles Martin Ss. Stetson Joseph Vaughn Zichri N. Whitmarsh Hincuam Hingham National Bank Joseph Jacobs, Jr Charles Siders Daniel Bussell Atkinson Rye Wm. C. Wilder Edmund Horsey A. H. Flower, Jr Colhnssett Hyannsis First Natonal Bank of First National Bank of Merrimac Wm. H. Haskell John 8. Powen Wm. P. Sargent Boston B. F. Sargent A. BE. Goodwin J. A. Lancaster J. B. Judkins William H.il Haskell D. J. Poorecashier Meiaven National Bank of Methuen James Ss. Wodge James Watton D. W. Tenney Charles Austin Homer Jacob Emerson National Bank OF South Reading Lucius Beebe O. Carpenter Thomas Emerson James *. Emerson Daniel G. Walton Cyrus G. Beebe Waltham Waltham Nacional Bank F. M. Stone J. W. Parmenter William W. Clark Willian Foster Josiah Berrd Charles W. Fogg Rufus Warren H. B. Braman Francis Butt

Annual Officers' Association meeting and Old Guard election

The Officers' Association MV M held at Young's Motel elected the old board with the secretary Frank L Stevenson not qualified, Aajt N A Thompson named adjutant. The Old Guard meeting at Boylston Hall elected Brig Gen Isaac S Burrell as commander and appointed a dinner committee. Battery A Worst Battalion LI listed officers including Captain Joseph W Smith and Lieutenants George W Brooks William Appleton and George B Cartwright Jr.

Officers’ Association MV. M Young's Motel Frank L. Stevenson Fifth Regiment Aajt N. A. Thompson Old Guard Boylston Hall Isaac 8. Burrell Charles G. Davis W. ©. Capelle J. P. Frost T. J. Uarlow Light Infantry Joseph W. Smith George W. Brooks William Appleton George B. Cartwright

Massachusetts Temperance Meeting Reports Record of Year

The Massachusetts Total Abstinence Society held its annual morning meeting in Beacon Street rooms. Senator Spooner presided as 259 public schools were visited, 10,087 pupils addressed, 9,054 pledged to temperance, 143 Sunday Schools engaged, 510 sermons preached, 1,111 total addresses and sermons, 85 members pledged in local divisions, 36 temperance unions with 2,589 children, 1,192,500 pages of temperance literature published, and 31,000 copies printed.

Massachusetts Total Abstinence Society Congregational House Beacon Street Wm. B. Spooner Potter Benjamin R. Jewell Temperance Army Temperance Sunday Selfec Uimberance Temperance Cause Charlies Jewett Lisbon Conn Gordon Ball Northampton Fon. Kk. HW Association Congress William B. Spooner PL Jemery Aldrich Worcester B. R. Jewell C. L. Heywood The Metropolitan Railroad

Proctor Recalls Opera Night in Boston with Hats

Prof Richard A Proctor writes to praise Milo in Dinorah and recounts racing through a Boston Theatre lobby to catch the second act. He laments hats blocking the view, suggesting moderate headgear for ladies to prevent obstructing the stage while remaining in a free country.

Richard A. Proctor New York Herald Milo Marimow Dinorah Boston Her Majesty's Opera Company Proctor Bull Horticultural Pyost Lonaon Free Andy

Second annual Boston Produce Exchange dinner at American House

The Boston Produce Exchange held its second annual dinner at the American House on Wednesday evening with 200 guests. Maj. Lucius Slade presided, and speakers including Col lector Beard and Alderman Hugh O’Brien addressed commerce, trade and Boston’s port prospects.

Boston Produce Exchange American House Maj Lucius Slade Exchange Beard Hugh O’brien Alderman J. W. Cadman J. H. Wilson New York and New England Railroad A. A. Folsom Providence Railroad Harvey N. Shepard The Common Council B. F. Guild Commercial Bulletin James T. Furber Boston and Maine Railroad Col. Lituler National Butter, Cheese and Egg Association Sewell Smith Stock Telegraph Office E. L. Lead National Exchange Bank James C. Tucker B. F. Smith Produce Exchange William F. Berry Eastern Railroad Ma. Slade Isaac Watts Commonwealth of Massachusetts Gov. Long Bar Association O’brien Board of Aldermen Boston Maj. Slade New England Mrj. Slade Dim Keene Acceciates New York United States Iports Shepard Folsom New Hampshire Maine New Hapshire Farber Berry Eastern Road Lansing Millis St. Louis Chicago Liverpool E. L. Tead Kev

Infringement suit over revolving pistol handle patent

Judge Nelson presides a suit by B F Watson alleging Horace Smith & Wesson copied a newly patented revolver pistol handle design from April 5, 1865 design No. 1,930, seeking damages. The case ended with nominal damages for the plaintiff and a settlement. Attorneys for both sides are listed and upcoming court schedules noted for February 2 and January 14 sessions across multiple courts.

Nelson Daniel Moore Horace Smith Smith & Wesson Springfield B. F. Watson G. Saunders E. W

Boston Property Transfers and Mortgages Across Districts

A long list of real estate transfers and mortgage records across Boston areas notes parcels on South Street Columbus Avenue Worcester Street and other streets. Transfers include buildings and land with prices ranging up to 10 000 dollars. Mortgages cover properties in Dorchester South Boston and Chelsea with sums from 1 000 to 6 000 dollars. A brief fire report follows detailing fires in South Boston and Roxbury with losses and insurance.

Essex Street Lincoln South Streets Federal Street Jonas Fitch William Phillips Messrs J. 8. Farlow Edward J. Browne N. J. Bradlee S. P. Fuller William M. Rummery R.J. Monks Howland Street Warren Street Roxbury Eldon Street Bowdoin Avenue Dorchester Washington Street Eldon Bowdoin Street Committee On Accounts Eugene McCarthy Lieut Hurley Keener South Street James M. Blaney Alverse L. White Tufts Utica Mary E. Cashman Francis Todd Columbus Avenue Dudley P. Cotton Austin D. Collins William Whiston Fellows Court Daniel McIntosh Elizabeth Blair Commonwealth Avenue Uriah H. Coffin Laban Pratt Worcester Street Samuel Stubbs Julia A. W Addison C. Masury George W. Neill Fanny H John T. Morse, Jr Eleanor Thomas Mack Commercial Street Julia Christopher Leonard City of Boston Boylston Street Edward C. Gould James F. Richardson Brighton Street Joseph W. Cookson Francis G. Richards John H. Rolfe Second Street Cornelius Carmody Daniel Finn Mary J Fourth Street South Boston Savings Bank Lucy F Jacob W. Givnn Fifth Street Mercantile Savings Institution Russell A. Miller East Maverick Street Thomas J. Pratt Wiliam Pratt Everett Street Downer Avenue Merchants’ Savings Institution Edward H. Drew Albion Street Andrew McDermott Andrew F. McDermott Mt. Bowdoin Avenue Fannie H. Hunt Chelsea Maple Street Elbridge C. Dunnell Chelsea Sayings Bank Rufus S. Owen Chestnut Street Thomas C. Newcomb Lydia A. Goldthwait John A. Richardson West Roxbury Lucy M. Bragdon Nathan Clark William Weiston Jolin A. W Harriet E. Parkman John W. Fycett South Asa Mitchell Ruel Bickford Sixth Street Bowen Street God Street Jacob W. Glynn South Boston James E. Whitney Mortimer T. Downing Dorchester Avenue Seventh Ward M. T. Downing John Downey Heath Street Richard Stoyle L. J. Marshall Etna Company Hartford F and Third Streets Jaco R. Colby David McKay Suffolk Nelson Curtis McKay Maywood Street Garbett & Wood David Mexay Jacob Littlefield John L. Jenks Sufton Massachusetts Poplar Street Kennard Avenue Hammond Samuel Brown Elias Smith Smith C. Williamson Court Street Albert Howe & CO Market Street Brighton Warren Avenue

Washington L Deland Dies Suddenly at 78

Washington L Deland senior member of W L Deland Son printers and stationers died January 12 of apoplexy at his Rutland street home. Born 1824 in Salem he came to Boston as a youth and joined Prentiss Deland Sawyer in 1856. He remained in business with a fine reputation. His son Lorin F Deland, a partner, is known in amateur theatricals.

W. L. Deland & Son Rutland Street Salem Deland Boston Prentiss, Deland & Sawyer Lorin F. Deland George N. Watkins Merrimack County N. H Hopkinton New Hampshire Heavy Artillery United States J. Frank Cotton Somerville John Abbott Lodge of Masons Knights of Honor Royal Arcanum Mme. Wykerstooth de Weerdestein Princess Charlotte de la Tremyille Duc de la Tremyille George W.clark Newburyport Thomas Addis Emmett Carmel Robert Emmett N. Y John Stewart Liberton Church of Scotland Nathaniel Brinley Tyngsboro

Taunton Water Loan and Railroad Bond Listings 1890s

A compact record lists multiple municipal and railroad securities with amounts and issue years including Taunton water loan 4000, Marquette and Ontonagon Ist mort 8000, Republican Valley Railroad 6s non-exempt 13000, Pullman Palace Car 7s 1588, City of Rockland 6s 1891 railroad loan 5000, Cincinnati Sandusky and Cleveland 7s 189? 2500, Rutland Railroad Ist mort 68 1902.

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