Shuman's People Ball A Mutual Benefit Event Shines
The Mutual Benefit Association of A Shuman & Co celebrated its fourteenth annual ball in Odd Fellows Hall. A pioneer employer employee charity, the group has paid extensive sick and death benefits. The event featured elaborate flag decorations, a New England Decorating Company set up, and a gala program with Edmonds's orchestra. Guests included Mr and Mrs A Shuman, Captain G M Townsend, ex Mayor A P Martin, ex-Representatives Burke and others, with 400 guests at supper by Tufts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mutual Benefit Association of
A. Shuman & Co
Odd Fellows’ Hall
New England
Walts
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
A. Shuman
G. M. Townsend
A. Erhlieh
Isaac Rosnosky
J. J. Mahoney
R. G. Barnard
James F. Mullen
Joseph Hall
Joseph Ryan
P. J. Riley
William Magee
Henry Schneider
Burke
Quincy
E. Williams
da Arnold
Stearns
Waltham
Edmonds
Tufts
Mr. George J. Sullivan
Marshes
T. J. Fleming
P. J. Keley
N. Linssy
G. E. Stone
A. B. Rice
B. Frank
J. J. Deveney
J. M. Farren
Wrappers for Toboggan Blankets Highlighted by Local Market Buy
RH Stearns & Go bought fine soft blankets well below price, described as perfect for wrapping or for use as extra red blankets. The purchase highlights a thrift-minded move by the supplier, emphasizing value and utility for winter coverings.
Identified Burglar Irving Confounds Portland Police
The Post uncovers the elusive figure of Fred L. Irving, an alleged burglar and self confessed culprit, once a Herald reporter, who has baffled Spruce Gum State police. Irving is in Portland Jail with a leg wound after a street duel with officers and remains a mystery to publishers as relatives seek explanations.
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Fred L. Irving
Portland
The
Herald
Post
Irving
Spruce Gum State
Journal
Boston Common
Big Oil District Fire Destroys Franklin Hamilton Block
A massive blaze at the corner of Franklin and Hamilton streets gutted a handsome brick building housing Underhay Oil Company Emil Myer and the Ashton Valve Company. Three alarms, frozen hydrants, and lines fed from Milk and High streets battled flames for over an hour. Engineer William Hill narrowly escaped with his life after signaling the danger from the fourth floor. Loss estimated at $200,000 with extensive oil storage feeding the inferno.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin and
Hamilton Streets
Bilding
Underhay Oil Company
Emil Myer
Ashton Valve Company
William Hill
Franklin Street
Milk Street
High Street
Buried with a Soldier's Honors in Lowell Mass
Benjamin F. Butler, soldier and statesman, rests at Hildreth Cemetery after a grand, partisan funeral in Lowell. Military honors, band music, and a vast crowd marked the procession through streets lined with flags, gun salutes, and religious pageantry as veterans and dignitaries accompanied the casket to its resting place.
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Commonwealth
Lowell
Huntington Hall
B. F. Butler
Grand Army
Peach
Ben
Vetera
Gineral
Star
Hibernians
Merrimack Street
Hildreth Street
Hildreth
Annals of
Massachusetts
Hillsie
NATS LIFE INS CO Claims Best Insurance in World
An unsolicited promotion notes NAT S Life Insurance Company as offering the best insurance in the world. J T Phelps is listed as state agent at 159 Devon Boston, highlighting the company's claim to superior coverage and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nat's Life Ins. CO
J. T. Phelps
State Agt
Dev
Boston
Gibson's Whiskies Sold Under Moore Sinnott Label
Bottled under Moore and Sinnott's label, Gibson's Whiskies are advertised as strictly fine in every particular and offered for sale by druggists, grocers, and reliable liquor dealers.
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Gibson
Moore & Sinnott
About Books and Bookcase Capacity in Homes
A reflective guide on household book ownership argues most people overestimate their counts and should plan for extra capacity. It notes only a minority keep books immediately accessible, while the rest fit into spare space or new cases as needed. Warerooms advertise 263 patterns starting at $5.
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Browning, King & CO
Washington St
Cor, Kneeland
C Garmon
Washington Street
Raymond
Chicago
Bostor
Bist Laily
Pulman Palace
Waukenphast
Herth
Laos
Congress
Button
TE Moseley &Co
Shuman
Association's
RH. Stearns & Go
R.A. Stearns & Bd
F. L. Irving
Oil District
Hamilton and
Franklin Streets
Hill
Fran
Box 47
Brockton
Shawmut Avenue
Emill Myer
Putz Pomade Company
Salvation Oil
General Butler
St. Anne’s
Butler
Merrimac Street
Raymond & Whitomb Grand
Oscar G. Bannon
Exposition Grounds
Raynmionds & Whicomb
Bedford Street
T. D. Cook & CO
Vieth’s Hjitel
Tremont St
Claas
Diaing Kooma UH
P. Vet
Paines FI
Canal ST
South Side
Boston & Maine Depot
King’s Bohemian
Longwood Avenue
Telephone
Rexbury
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