Ninth annual Bostonian Society meeting report
The ninth annual Bostonian Society meeting in the Old State House heard President Curtis Guild read his address on the society's purpose and future needs. Directors reported visitors 17,595, debt-free start to year, and a need for more library space and funds. officers and committee results were announced with many resolutions and discussions on governance.
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Bostonian Society
Old State
Hlouse
Curtis Guild
W. C. Burrage
Wess Wentworth
Julia K. Dyer
Uife
Thomas Motley
Herman Parker
Guild
Boston
Samuel
Sawyer
Jife
Old City
Rans
State House
Hamilton A. T
United States
William Carver Bates
Henry Lee
Alonzo Bond Wentworth
W.T. W. Ball
Edwin L. Bynner
Hamilton A. Hill
John Theodore Clarke
J. Ingersoll Bowditch
Henry Austin Whitney
Charles Carruth
Cyrus Woodman
Jacob Sleeper
Mortimer C. Ferris
Stanton Blake
John
William Clarence Burrace
Samuel J. Russell
Hamilton A. Hinl
Joshua P. Bodfish
William Wilkins Warren
J. 2. Stanwood
Samuel E. Sawyer
Gloucester
Providence
Samuel Elwell Sawyer
Sawyer Free Library
Sawyer Library
J. P. Bodfish
W. C. Winslow
J. A. Dresser
H. A. Hill
A. Y. Withington
S. A. Greene
No Confidence in Greely Weather Service Transfer Debate
The Boston Scientific Society discussed moving the Weather Service from the War Department to the Agriculture Department. Mr. Cole argued civilian leadership would improve accuracy and efficiency, proposing district divisions and personnel changes. Several speakers favored keeping the War Department, citing cost, militarized data handling, and ongoing credibility in predictions.
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Boston Scientific Society
Washington Street
Civil Department
Ritchie
O. B. Cole
Weather Service
War Department
Department of Agriculture
United States
France
England
Germany
Cole
Washington
Union
Agricultural Department
H. H. Clayton
Blue Hill
Milton
Army Department
J. W. Smith
Park Morrill
Weather Bureau
Boston
Two Life Underwriters Named Colonels On Governor Brackett's Staff
The Life Underwriters Association holds a regualar meeting at Young's with Colonel Sidney M. Hedges and Colonel William H. Dyer announced as new staff appointees to Governor Brackett. The evening features speeches praising the honor and urging integrity and prosperity for the association's future.
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Life Underwriters
Sidney M. Hedges
William H. Dyer
Brackett
Life Underwriters’ Association
Young's
D. W. Kilburn
Boston
George N. Carpenter
Massachusetts
Union
S. M. Hedges
Dyer
Hedges
Darwin Barnard
Association
Benjamin S. Calef
E. Whittier
Society of American Florists Opens Two Day Session
The officers and executive committee of the Society of American Florists met at the Tremont House for two days to plan the annual convention to be held at Horticultural Hall August 21 to 24. They approved catalogue corrections, discussed essays on Landscape Gardening Destructive Insects Easter Trade Horticultural Exhibition and Hybridization, and named attendees including D. M. Jordan J. N. Way and others. The group spent the evening at Tremont Theatre and will be banqueted tonight by the Garden and Florist Club.
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Society of American Florists
Tremont House
Horticultural Hall
D. M. Jordan
St. Louis
J. N. Way
Summit
N. J
D. D. Reynolds
Chicago
Robert Craig
Philadelphia
Frank M. Huntsman
Cincinnati
W. J. Stewart
Boston
A. PB. Calder
NGS East
Long
Buffalo
William Henshaw
N.J
Seimple
Davenport
William Falconer
Glen Cove
Edwin Lonsdale
M . Norton
Tremont Theatre
Hopeful Cure Promised by Dr Pierce for Female Ailments
An appeal to women describes despair from illness then urges use of Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as healing for female weaknesses and derangements. It claims the remedy cleanses the stomach liver and system and promotes renewed health with a trial. It also advertises Pierce's Pellets at 25 cents.
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Dr. V Pierce
Pierce
Mdical
George
Goodwin
Boston
Accais
Eastern Convocation Holds Missionary Service in South Boston
The 27th Eastern Convocation met at St. Matthew's Church South Boston for a missionary service led by Rev Albert E George with speakers Rev A E Moorhouse Chelsea on Home Mission Work and Rev William B Frisbie on treating workers on Sunday The discussion stressed personal piety shorter Sunday hours and engaging working men through families and secular attractions while noting clergy could offer religion beyond Sunday services
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St. Matthew’s Church
South Boston
Albert E. George
Chambré of
Lowell
A. E. Moorhouse
St. Luke’s Church
Chelsea
William B. Frisbie
Church of the Advent
Episcopal
Mission Romois
God
Paul Sterling
Lynn
Mr. Little
Nantucket
Veterans Society holds annual meeting at Revere House
The Vermont Veterans' Society met at the Revere House with fifty members. Dr. P. O Mera Edson presided as president. A new constitution and bylaws were adopted and officers elected for the coming year. Also reported were dinners and officer elections for class of ’89 and updates on the Massachusetts Fish and Game Protective Association and the Boston Canoe Club.
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Vermont Veterans’ Society
Revere House
P. O'Mera Edson
A. W. Clark
P. O'M. Edson
A. G. Bean
W. M. Wires
T. C
James Freeman Brown
Henry Barber, Jr
Hubert Leadbetter
John A. Bruen
William N. Schmidt
F. W. Sprague
J. F. Ripp
D. A. Bruen
G. H. Smith
W.S. McNary
Alfred A. Howard
Massachusetts Fish and Game Protective Association
Young's Hotel
Boston Canoe Club
Harvey V. Green
Cape Cea Commercial Travellers’ Association
Tremont House
Vendome
Charles B. Strout
Portland
Edward H. Gibbet
Wareroe Tilden
Hamilton
Edward Gurney
Court action seeks 80000 in damages for fatal work accident
Laurette LEstelle Horne administratrix sues The George H Hammond Co over an 1887 steering deck accident aboard the steamship Virginia. Plaintiffs claim the company improperly managed a refrigerated section on the second and third deck causing a fatal fall during loading. Defendants deny negligence.
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United States Circuit Court
Boston
Liverpool
Steamship Company
M. Morse, Jr
E. P. Carver
George Putnam
Thomas Russell
Clothing aids for widows of Barnwell mas saced colored men
Mrs L Edwin Dudley of Dorchester reports clothing offers for widows and orphans of colored men murdered at Barnwell Court House, D C, with supporters in Boston Dorchester and Brookline. Contributions include cash from R C Hallowell James White and Frank D Stanley totaling 35 dollars. plans to forward boxes and involve the Colored National League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Edwin Dudley
Clapp Place
Dorchester
Barnwell Court House
D. C
William A.johnon
Anderson Street
Boston
George A. Young
Washington Street
Whittemore
Uarver View Street
Joan D. Long
R. C. Hallowell
James A. White
Kennebunk
Frank D. Stanley
Annual Suffolk Club meeting elects new officers at Beacon Street
The Suffolk Club held its annual meeting at No 12 Beacon Street with Leopold Morse presiding. Officers named for the year include President Morse and secretary treasurer George D. Allen, while directors and admission committee members were announced. A post meeting collation followed with guests from Temple and Central Clubs attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffolk Club
Beacon Street
Ion
Leopold Morse
George D. Alien
A. W. Spencer
Samuel Appleton
H. B. Phayer
C. E L. Andrews
Louis Hecht, Jr
H. L. Simonds
R. M. Bailey
George Bb. Clapp
Messrs
Peter Butler
J. Otis Wetherbee
Charles Bb. Lancaster
Otis E. Weld
Walter Potter
Daniel Weld
Irving A. Evans
Charles Bradleford
Temple Club
Thomas L. Jenks
Central Club
Ernests
Morse
Shawmut Congregational Church Annual Meeting Reports
The Shawmut Congregational Church held its annual meeting in the church library chaired by Rev. W. E Griftis. The treasurer’s report shows 66 10 contributed to charity during the past year. Resolutions were passed on Deacon Edmund F. Leland’s death. The ensuing year church committee includes James S. Stone C. C. Coffin Dr. A. L. Kennedy F. A. Farrar and A. L. Darrow. G. W. Merritt elected Home Sunday school superintendent and Dr. F. E. Bundy is branch school head. M. F. Dickinson and Dr. A. L. Kennedy re elected deacons. William G. Benedict clerk John Alvree Jr assistant clerk Louis A. Leland treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawmut Congregational Church
W. E Griftis
Edmund F. Leland
Messrs
James S. Stone
C. c. Coffin
A. L
Two California Tours from Boston by Raymond and Whitcomb
Raymond and Whitcomb announce two attractive California excursions departing Boston on Monday February 10 and Thursday February 13. Each trip uses first class trains with dining cars and aims for comfort. One party tours the South via New Orleans during Mardi Gras and the Sunset route. The other heads to Chicago Las Vegas Hot Springs and Santa Fe with a Mexico tour also offered. Circulars available from W Raymond at 206 Washington Street.
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Messrs
Raymond & Whitcomb
California
Boston
New Orleans
Southern Pacific
Massachusetts Title Insurance Company Annual Meeting
The Massachusetts Title Insurance Company at 23 Milk Street held its annual meeting yesterday afternoon and voted a 2 percent dividend payable February 1. Henry H. Sprague was reelected clerk and treasurer. Directors named include J Thomas Baldwin Alfred D Foster Marion L Bradford Thomas Hills Alonzo N Burbank Francis V B Kern Hales W Suter James Longley Arnold A Rand George H Richards Thomas Hill John C Haynes Henry H Sprague Samuel Wells William Trautwine and Charles Matlack. Burbank and Matlack fill vacancies left by the late Nathaniel J Bradlee and the resigning Henry Whittemore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Title Insurance Company
Milk Street
Henry H. Sprague
J. Thomas Baldwin
Alfred D. Foster
Maron L. Bradford
Thomas Hills
Alonzo N. Burbank
Francis V. B. Kern
Hales W. Suter
James Longley
Arnold A. Rand
George H. Richards
Thomas Hill
Baltimore
John C. Haynes
Samuel Wells
William Trautwine
Philadelphia
Charles Matlack
Messrs
Burbank
Matlack
Thew
Nathaniel J. Bradjee
Henry Whittemore
Entertaining Working People at Wells Memorial Institute
Professor George W Blish entertained Wells Memorial Institute members with readings including Macbeth Robert of Sicily A Highland Battle The Bugle Song and The Ravens. The hall was crowded with workingmen and families as liberal applause reflected audience appreciation.
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George W. Blish
Wells Memorial Institute
Macbeth
Robert
Sicily
Business Troubles Hit New England Stores
George H. Walker a Middelboro dry goods dealer has assigned his estate. O E Smith a Webster roofer has gone into insolvency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Walker
Middleboro
Mass
O. E. Smith
Webster, Mass
Daniels Badger & Co Annual Clearance Sale Opens
A rare opportunity to buy fine fur niture at low prices is offered by Daniels Badger and Company at 25 Sudbury and 138 Friend Street. The sale began Sunday and runs through the week featuring mahogany and oak chamber and dining room furniture, parlor suits, book cases, sideboards, chiffronieres, odd rockers, desks and tables. They manufacture their own goods at a Cambridge factory and guarantee accuracy of representation.
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Daniels, Badger & Co
Sudbury
Friend Street
Svonday
Cambridge
Supreme Judicial Court docket items under wealthy list
Court entries dated January 14 show multiple cases including Emma F. Snowden v Boston & Maine Railroad with Wadleigh for plaintiff and Strout for defendant and Alvan Rogers v Zizillia Mayer with Linscott for plaintiffs and Graliagwher for defendant. Also Henry A. Greene v Cyrus C. Conaiteral with Berry for plaintiff and Gaston for defendant, Elizabeth G. Shepard v Edward Hill with Gaston for plaintiff and Keyes for defendant, and Auntie Quinn v Almira M Perham with O Loughlin for plaintiff and Bige for defendant along with several docket numbers 2251 2214 2298 2272 2280 2006 2309 2512 2315 2264 2314 and 2aLlo. wv.
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Divens
W. Allen
C_ ALLEN, HOLMESS and KNowLton, Jr
Emma FE. Snowden
Boston & Maine Railroad Company
B. Wadleigh
A. A. Strout
W. L
Cyrus C
Conaiteral
Neand Jl
E. M. Bige Jow
Superior Court First Session Docket Jan 14 Rythe Whit ney etc
Court notes include cases from No 1274 George H Rythe versus Alice A Whit ney for $20 attorney fees verdict for defendant. No 3576 Joseph Brown v John Westrider for $300000 personal injuries. plaintiff a 13 year old boy alleging hand injury at cigar-box factory. No 17900 George W Brown v West End Railroad for $6000 damages. horse killed after collision on Congress avenue. Various other docket entries, adjournments, and sessions outlined with judges and attorneys.
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George H. Rythe
Alice A. Whitney
E.J. Baker
R. Ho Bowman
Joseph Brown
John Westrieder
Piammtiff
Washingrton Street
E. J. Baker
J. G. Cobe
H. G. Alien
George W. Brown
West End Railroad Company
Nye
Chester
George
Donovan
Nashold
Meyer
Crafts
Tart
sziuz—Venable
Flood
Rexbury G. L. Co. Gjv
Finkelstein
Karry
Loston. Ly
Callahan
Thwaites
Davis Tier Mach. Co
Donnelly
Old Col
Clats
UC Connor
Damages Awarded in Framingham Lease Encumbrance Case
In Middlesex, Albert W. Fay sues William R. Eames over a Framingham property sold with a two year lease. The jury returns verdict for Fay totaling 46,875 dollars. Other entries note various cases including Wakefield town matters and several civil actions.
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Albert W. Fay
William R. Eames
Framingham
Hattie LD
M. Clark
Town of Wakefield
John M. Spence
Andrew Knapp
Superior Civil Court Cases Stir Essex County Dockets
Essex County Salem January 14 involves Dr J K Smith recovering 2160 for a forfeit on selling a practice to Dr Bergengren with a bond not to practice in Gloucester. Other actions include Bev erly water damage claim, Harris vs Lynn & Boston RR for personal injuries, and multiple docketed names in miscellaneous suits.
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Superior Civil Court
Essex County
Salem
Jan
Smith
Bergengren
J. Kk. Smith
Gloucester
F. L. Evans
H. P. Moulton
B. Keith
W. H. Niles
Lynn
Walsh
Corrigan
Williams
Greene
Conkey
Boston RR. Co
Lane
Murphy
Page
Reando
Spence
Hastings Et al
Myers
Insolvency Court in Salem Adjourns Multiple Meetings
In Essex County Salem on January 14 a first meeting occurred in Bridges and Carroll with assignee George W Harnden. Adjourned third meetings were held for Towle Rould Burnham Bros Keene and Sargent with second meetings noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essex County
Salem
Harmon
Bridges & Carroll
George W. Harnden
John G. Towle
William P.rould
Burnham Bros
George F. Keene
George F. Sargent
Superior Court Norfolk civil docket Dedham January 14 1893
The Norfolk County Superior Court Civil Sitting at Dedham on January 14 adjourned as no case stood ready. Jury-waived cases and libels for divorce will be called Monday morning January 20. parties not to be held for trial that day.
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Superior Court
Norfolk County
Dedham
Hammond
Cooke
Mann
Bates
White
Aplt
Hayes
Inhabitants
Buckley
Swan
Ilyde Park
Flaherty
Clarke
North Nat
Bank
Rkelly
Cotter and
Panton
Tracy
Clark
Tasker
Stanley
Healy
Lyons
Dyer
Laine
Stoughton
West
Tirrell
Lame
Lauie
Larceny and forgery sentences in Superior Court
January 14 reports list Jennie Williams fined twenty five dollars and John Shea fined for larceny. Mark A. Isaacs is placed on probation after forgery. Daniel Casey and John Martin receive six months and probation for drunkenness. House of Correction terms noted.
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Jennie Williams
John Shea
Same
House of Correction
Mark A. Isaacs
Daniel Casey
John Martin
Commonwealth
Municipal Court Docket Summary of Cases Listed
First and second sessions noted with Justices Harpy and ForsAITH. Numerous cases listed by docket numbers including Veazie v. Meyer, Jerkins v. lage, Badger v. Coolidge, Baker v. Devereaux, Auld v. Bartlett Rice, Dever v. Dever, Dary v. Lore, Malone v. Keimber, Flaherty v. same, Smith v. Howard, Kenny v. Fernald, Bicham v Daughan, Foisverg v. Collins, Emery v. Cuery, VeKensie vesatchell, Clantry Spaulding, Rittenverg v. Stone, Thomas v. Kerry, Lauuler v. Meek, Saunders v. Greenwood, Young v. Kelly, Wilmnanoy, Sathersy v. Kove ales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howers
Balkan
BOL Veazie
Meyer
Jerkins
Lage
Lbadger
Same
Smith
Howard
Kenny
Fernald
Biicham
Daughan
Foisverg
Collins
Emery
Cuery
VeKensie Vesatchell
Clantry, Spaulding
jase—Rittenverg
Stone
Thomas
Kerry
Lauuler
Meek
Bar Meeting on President's Judicial Message Plans
A bar meeting of United States courts practitioners will be held Tuesday January 21 at 12 m to discuss the President's judicial recommendations and to consider whether to organize a nationwide concerted action of the United States Court bar in support of measures to implement the President's suggestions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
United States Court
Notable City Notes From Boston Institutions and Meetings
The Boston Asylum and Farm School elected officers at its annual meeting. City lectures and club events are announced, including lectures by Robert Niven on Carlyle and by Professor Atkinson at the Y M C U. A church gift of 8000 dollars from Mrs. George A. Meyer is noted, along with a charity purse of 50 for a North End family. A condo eviction incident is reported, and civic and military balls and yacht club events are listed. A Ward 14 caucus for Independent Women Voters is scheduled for Friday.
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Boston Asylum and Farm School
The
China Mutual Insurance Company
Charles P. Bowditch
Arthur Dexter
Alfred Bowditch
George L. de Blois
Eben Bacon
Tucker Dolann
Robert H. Gardiner
Henry
Grew
John Honmians
E. Francis Parker
James
Russell
Francis Shaw
Thomas F. Temple
William F. Wharton
Alexander
Wheeler
Boston
Church of the Disciples
Robert Niven
Carlyle
Emerson
England
London
Homer
Dante
Milton
St. Augustine’s
Anderson Street
George A. Meyer
von L. Meyers
William T. Atkinson
Young Men’s Christian Union
Heloise
Robert Center
Independent Women Voters
Ward 14
Gray's Hall
Electrically Enhanced Piano Maker Seeks Investors
The company behind new electric piano inventions advances toward solid business footing. It controls key patents in its exclusive field, boasts offices and warerooms, and has many orders. Planning a larger plant, it offers a portion of capital stock to investors to expand manufacturing.
Local raid arrests five at Washington Street store
David Klein operates at 1091 Washington Street selling cigars and newspapers. Last night Liquor Officer Hanley of Station 5 raided the shop and seized lager beer and whiskey. Five men including Henry Porter Robert McNeil Henry Harris Frank E Hill and James Hillard were arrested for presence where poker gaming implements were found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Klein
Washington Street
Hanley
Station 5
Henry Porter
Robert McNeil
Henry Harris
Frank E. Hill
James Hillard
Traders' National Bank reorganizes with new Boston officers
The Traders' National Bank at 83 State Street announces an entire reorganization with a new list of officers drawn from Boston's leading businessmen. A detailed statement of changes appears in another column referencing yesterday's national bank elections coverage.
Colorado Mining Prosperity Drives Stock Interest
The text notes rising New York interest in mining stocks tied to Colorado bullion growth surpassing 30 million dollars for the year. It highlights Denver’s rapid 12 year rise to 126,000, aided by mining profits, with San Miguel Gold Placers Company in the San Miguel Valley attracting capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Colorado
Denver
United States
Denver Limes
San Miguel
Telluride
Dolores River
San Miguel Placers
Fail Creek Placers
Frank Sherwin
Maxwell Land Grant Fame
Elk
Robert Casey
Wotk
James Gilfillan
Benjamin F. Butler
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Iie
Old State House
Greely
Life
St. Matthew's Church
Ims
F. L. Kimball
Nashua
Dard
Orange
Donkey
Revere
E. G. Lyons
St. Albans
A.L. Fitch
Sterling
Frank Builer
Utica
N. Y
Daniel P. Cole
Nae
Nelson J. Evans
Penn
Benjamin Cook
Fall River
PB. Arnold
EF. K. Warner
L. D. Armstead
Usns Tavern
E. S. Harris
Penacook
N. H
C. Hark
TPR van Easton
Edward French
Concord
NHS
G. Robert Fisk
Newark
J. Merriam
C. Con and Wire
C. J. Kendall
Topeka
Kan
H. J. Beresford
Eng
San Francisco
Cal
Jer
C. Dane
G Greenfield
L. C. Brooks
Troy
Ae Y
Sasak
W. A Daniell
Franklin
E. W. Bushnell
Burlington
E.R. Wi
E.C. Roberts
Litbey
Burnham
Frank P. Smaith
K. King
Hartford
Conn
Eastern
A. Hooke
W. Sawyer
Seneca
N.Y
HH. Wilson
Oakdale
WW. Kimball
Hville
Nevis
M. Herbert
A. W. Biglow
Bangor
Jeneoa
Hornsville
W. W. Biglow
Herbert
Pia H
A.C. White
Annie Belmont
John Ford
Washington, D. C
C. H L. Brown
TES Barnwell
Pacific Coast
Title Insurance Company
Supreme Judicial Court For Commonwealthy
Teman
Aldrich
Cable
Carpenter
Brasbury
Treat
Ratigan
Farrington
Robin BO
Sears
City of
Raboteau
Clifford
Lainson
Coun
Crosby
Trwin
Lathrop
Mary E. Gallagher
Willard Street
J. A. Maxwell
PB. J. Libby
K. W. Nason
Prace
Gallagher
Everett
Monahan
Ginduing
Conklin
Kéllosg
Cochhnower
Donohue
Old Colony RR
Cottlied
Lrown
Prince Vy. Hayes
Foxcroft
Bradtora Pen. Lin. Co
McGee Furnace Co
Caldwell
Chase
Mitchell
Learnard
Prescott
Nickerson
Ford
Kalv. O. Colony R
Grant
Young
Muldoon
Trenheim
Meeisowan
Curry
Abraham
Bowler
SA Naouet Lau
Mason
Middlesex, Ss
Thompson, J
Stoddard
Town of
Winchester
Gates
Davis
Ryder
Leahy
Coffee
Flannagan
Spriggs
Brown
Cox
Lynch
Gaulapp Alias
Dolan
Nason
Desmond
Fisher
Morris
Marsh
Claflin
Kelly
Kisk
Edward F. Smith
Albert G. Foster
Sinal Court
Odgett, J
Francis
Beshouern
Felts
McCaffreye
Harpy
Forsaith
Saunders
Electric Piano Company
Kotal Baking Powder CO
Log Wall Street
N. Be
Elysian Beaver
Paris Thompson
E.C. Thompson
Washington St
Souter Church
C. OO. D
Refined Food CO
Parker Street
Kexbury, Mass
Thomas Y. Crowell & CO
Purchase ST
Oliver
Juby Street
New York City
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