Massachusetts Gubernatorial Battle Prepares for Election Day
A detailed report on the Massachusetts campaign for governor features Republicans anxious about the late surge of Russell and Brackett’s rivalry, Prohibitionists and farmers weighing in, and the impact of the Australian ballot. Analysts predict crossovers, silent Prohibition votes, and a potential Democratic upset led by Russell with hopes boosted by key speakers like George S. Hale, James J. Myers, Winslow Warren, and Archibald M. Howe.
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Massachusetts
Russell
Brackett
Boston
Mr. Russell
Democrat Doesn’t Count Against Him. They Wanted Mr. Crapo
Farmers’ League
Faxon
P. A Collins
Gaston
John [cTammany
William E. Russell
Cambridge
John W. Corcoran
Clinton
Commonwealth
William N. Osgood
Edwin L. Munn
Holyoke
William D. T. Trefry
Marblehead
Elisha B. Maynard
Springfield
Dr. Everett Seen Poised for Norfolk Senate Seat
In the first Norfolk district, Dr William Everett appears likely to win the Senate race. Democratic organizers report quiet, steady work reducing the GOP lead and Quincy citizens praise his incorruptible, businesslike approach and potential as a strong district defender.
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DR. Everett
William Everett
Senate
Norfolk
Quincy
Freedom and Whiskey Prohibition Talk At Paine Hall
Hon. T. B. Wakeman of New York spoke to Free Thinking Prohibitionists in Paine Memorial Hall. He argued alcohol paralyzes the brain and enslaves the will, endorsing prohibition on scientific grounds and calling alcohol the king of poisons, nuisances, frauds and robbers to justify protective legislation.
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Paine Memorial Hall
T. B. Wakeman
New York
Wakeman
Why They Are Not Republicans
Massachusetts Reform Club meeting at the Parker House featured Sherman Hoar of Wal Satham arguing that young men are leaving the Republican Party. He criticized the party’s lack of enduring principles and condemned patronage tied to civil service as a political tactic.
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John S. Farlow
Massachusetts Reform Club
Parker House
Sherman Hoar
Waltham
Republican Party
Henry Cabot Lodge
Josiah Quincy Likely Reelected in Fifth Norfolk Race
The piece argues for Josiah Quincy’s reelection as Representative from the fifth Norfolk district covering Quincy and Holbrook. It notes district swings between Democrats and Republicans, cites past margins, and predicts strong Democratic prospects alongside Quincy’s strong personal standing.
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Josiah Quincy
Norfolk
Quincy and Holbrook
Quincy
Shrievalty Battle in Norfolk County Debate
The Norfolk shire battle rages as Frank W. Bird condemns a Republican circular accusing George Fred Williams of saying Bradlee’s defeat would smash the party in Norfolk. He defends Endicott’s integrity and warns Norfolk voters against partisanship, urging support for capable officials.
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Norfolk
Frank W. Bird
Norfolk County
Republican Committee
George Fred Williams
Milton
Bradlee
Williams
Fred Williams
Augustus B. Endicott
Democratic Address Calls Voters to Support Governor Candidate
The Democratic State committee criticizes the Republican platform and leadership while urging voters to back the Democratic ticket. It argues for abolition of the poll tax, liberal licensing, free raw materials, and closer Canada Mexico ties, asserting reform and integrity in state government.
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Democratic State Committee
Commonwealth
Canada
Mexico
Republican State Committee
Hoar
Harvard University
Democratic Party
Boston
Long
State House
The
Boston Journal
Boston Transcript
Voting List Duty Aims For Election Day Success
Patrick A. Collins, chairman, urges the voting list is his duty to cast ballots on election day and assures success through participation.
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Patrick A. Collins
Politicians Rally in Charlestown District
Friends of Omer Pillsbury Democratic senatorial candidate held a conference at Monument Hall with speeches by Frank Murphy J J Callaghan John Doherty W T Graham and H J Sketlington. Separately Raymond Halls hosted a meeting for independent candidate Captain John Reade. Ward 3 Young Men’s Democratic Association discussed campaign for Mitchell and Bagley.
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Charlestown
Omer Pillsbury
Monument Hall
Messrs. Frank, Murphy
J.J. Callaghan
John Doherty
W. T. Graham
H. J. Sketlington
Raymond Halls
John Reade
Messrs
Mitchell
Bagley
Mr Bicknell Record Reveals Legislative Votes
A circular lists T W Bicknell of Ward 24 voting for all salary increases tied to the Boston and Albany railroad bill and opposing a sale of any capital stock increase. It questions how he secured the chairmanship and his role on the education committee as a new member.
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Bicknell
T. W. Bicknell
Ward
Final Rallies Across Cities Highlight State Canvass
State committees organized rallies today at Faneuil Hall and locations in Woburn Canton Marlboro Brighton and Temple Hall Cambridge. Leaders include P A Collins Russell Corcoran and others with Rev Richard Eddy and supporters for Captain John Reade in Charlestown. Newburyport may hear Brackett if able to speak. Wells Memorial hosts O Neill Maguire Donovan Flynn McDonough Rosnosky.
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Russell
Corcoran
Everett
Faneuil Hall
P. A. Collins
Wobun
Frank H. Pope
Leominster
Canton
John J. Donovan
Harvey N. Collison
Marlboro
Fitzgerald
Osgood
E. J. Donovan
J. H. Lee
Brighton
Collison
Temple Hall
Cambridge
Richard Eddy
Lynn
Charlestown
John Reade
Brackett
Newburyport
Joseph H. O'Neil
Patrick Maguire
James Donovan
Edward J. Flynn
John J. McDonough
Isaac Rosnosky
Wells Memorial
Color coded party names on ballots proposed for clarity
A letter from Alex P. Browne of Boston argues for printing party designations Republican Democratic and Prohibition in distinct colors on ballots to aid illiterate and color blind voters. The scheme would ease identification of candidates, reduce errors and simplify counting.
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Alex. P. Browne
Kendall Letter on Read Candidate in No License Fight
Edward Kendall, a Prohibitionist in Cambridge, writes to Rev. D. N. Beach on November 3, 1889, urging friends to vote for the candidate they deem best for no license, stating he cannot withdraw and leaves the decision to conscience and best interests.
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MR. Kendall
MR. Read
D. N. Beach
Sir
Read
No License
Cambridge
Edward Kendall
Resignation Accepted at West Church of Dr Bartol
A Saturday meeting of West Church proprietors approved the resignation of Rev. Dr. Bartol by an almost unanimous vote. David K. Kimball presided and Alexander F. Wadsworth served as secretary. The standing committee will decide the church’s future.
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the West Church
Dr. Bartol
David K. Kimball
Alexander F. Wadsworth
Second Week of Evangelical Union Services Held Across Churches
The Warren Avenue Baptist Church opened the second week with a sermon by Rev. B Fay Mills on Mark sixteen Peter and family grief. An evening meeting at Shawmut Congregational Church drew non members as the Union choir led with Rock of Ages. Mills urged young men to join noble work. At Clarendon Street Dr A J Gordon spoke to Berkeley Temple audiences and Tremont Street Methodist hosted Union Congregational and Free Baptist with Rev N Boynton on Evangelization. Daily services planned at Shawmut and afternoon sessions at other churches including Reformed Episcopal on Dartmouth street.
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Evangelical Union
Warren Avenue Baptist Church
B. Fay Mills
Mark
Peter
Shawmut Congregational Church
Union Choir
Mills
Clarendon Street
A. J. Gordon
Berkeley Temple
Tremont Street Methodist Church
Union Congregational
Free Baptist
Churches United
N. Boynton
Reformed Episcopal Church
Dartmouth Street
Amended Order Barrs Officials From Political Activity On Duty
Five commissioners issue an amended order under the corporation counsel opinion. Section 8 of the general rules is changed. Department members may not engage in politics on duty and leave of absence is not granted for political purposes, except voting time on election days.
Insolvencies and a General Assignment in New York and Massachusetts
The firm Wm. Turnbull & Co. of Worth Street New York made a general assignment to Elijah P. Smith without preferences. They act as selling agents for Rochdale Mills whose late manager was Eben Dale Jr. William H. Whewell of Middleboro Mass is financially embarrassed. M. L. Sturtevant a North Middleboro grocer has become insolvent and closed his store.
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Wm. Turnbull & Co
Worth Street
New York
Ary Goods and Commission
Elijah P. Smith
Rochdale Mills
Eben Dale, Jr
William H. Whewell
Middleboro
Mass
M. L. Sturtevant
St John Steamers Schedule Change And Annapolis Line Cut
The International Steamship Company announces timetable changes. St John steamers depart Boston starting Nov 4 at 8 a.m. instead of 8:30. From Nov 11 service reduces to two trips weekly on Mondays and Thursdays. The Annapolis direct line to Nova Scotia will be withdrawn for the winter after Nov 4.
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International Steamship Company
St. John
Boston
Annapolis
Nova Scotia
City Notes Show Club Opening And Community Updates
Twenty Appalachian Mountain Club members hiked to Lincoln Reservoir guided by A B Parsons. The Boston Art Club reopens after renovations with H S Potter reporting progress and December occupancy. New members named John D Hardy George E Whiting Joseph B Thomas Jr George Hutchinson Joshua B Holden and Hon Edward L Pierce. Boston deaths 172 last week with low death rate. School Board cancels sessions tomorrow as 130 of 176 buildings are used for elections. Chamber of Commerce also not in session. An Evening with St Paul featured Rev J J Lewis at the Young Men's Christian Union. Woman's Charity Club of Boston aims to establish a free hospital for abdominal surgeries for women with funds to Mrs J Sewall Reed. Cappa's Seventh Regiment Band performs at the Maritime Fair tonight. New England Historic Genealogical Society meets Wednesday at 3 30 pm Edwin D Mead to discuss Washington relations to the Great West. Miss Amelia B Edwards lecture in Chickering Hall with a souvenir portrait and three Nile Solomite sketches.
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Appalachian Mountain Club
Fitchburg
A. 8. Parsons
Lincoln Reservoir
The
Boston Art Club
Massachusetts Bicycle Club
H. 8. Potter
John D. Hardy
George E. Whiting
Joseph B. Thomas, Jr
George Hutchinson
Joshua B. Holden
Edward L. Pierce
Boston
Chamber of Commerce
St. Paul
Young Men’s Christian Union
J. J. Lewis
Church of Our Father
South
Woman's Charity Club of
J. Sewall Reed
Columbia Street
Dorchester
Mass
Cappa
Seventh
New York) Regiment
New England Historic Genealogical Society
Edwin D. Mead
Washington
Great West
Amelia B. Edwards
Chickering Hall
Nile
Solomite Mountains
Boston Fruit and Produce Exchange Faces Certificate Increase
At the monthly meeting President B. Frank Hennigan chaired as E A Snow explained plans to raise certificates to 500 with price from 15 to 20. Rawson urged backing the Chamber of Commerce on 48 hour rail demurrage and Arlington coal issues.
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Fruit and Produce Exchange
Boston Fruit and Produce Exchange
B. Frank Hennigan
E. A. Snow
Rawson
Arlington
Chamber of Commerce
Transportation Committee
A. Brown
Providence Board of Trade
New York
Benjamin Johnson
New England Grocer
California
Tariff Reform League Appeals For Contributions
The Massachusetts Tariff Reform League issues a circular urging members and friends of American industry to contribute funds to continue its work. It notes rising public interest in protective taxes, exhausted literature, and the need to cover expenses and fund field lecturers. Contacts: E W Judd and W L Garrison in Boston.
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Massachusetts Tariff Reform League
Friends of American Industry
League
E. W. Judd
State Street
Boston
W. L. Garrison
Federal Street
Henry L. Pierce
William Lloyd Garrison
John F. Andrew
Emerson W. Judd
Paresis Symptoms and a Celery Compound Remedy
Describes symptoms of paresis including restlessness headaches vision issues and irritability and claims Paine's Celery Compound can soothe build up the system and prevent progression citing Dartmouth Professor Phelps and medical endorsements to explain its popularity.
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Phelps
Dartmouth College
Paine
Courts Hear Patent Bed Case Involving Territorial Rights
United States Circuit Court hears standard folding bed case Welch patents 311623 364876 covering New York Massachusetts Michigan. unclear injunction status after Michigan seller moved to Massachusetts. Case submitted on briefs with decision reserved. Edwin P. Rice Jr for complainant. Browne Taylor for defendants. Also Sarah Preble vs Bates et al resumes hearing on verdict judgment and new trial motions.
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United States Circuit Court
Cott
J. Standard Folding Bed Company
C. &. Keeler
Lyman W. Welch
New York
Massachusetts
Welch Folding Bed Company
Grand Rapids
Mich
Michigan
Michigan Company
Edwin P. Rice, Jr
Causten Browne
J. Henry Taylor
Sarah Preble
H. M. Bates
B. ‘Fe. Butler
C. Southard
Samuel Hoar
Rev Phillips Brooks Celebrates Twentieth Anniversary at Trinity Church
In November 1869 Phillips Brooks began leading Trinity Church on Sumner Street. Yesterday marked his twentieth anniversary with a service noted by decorated chancel and pulpit. Communion Sunday prevented a regular sermon, but Brooks spoke warmly of his tenure and the churchs work.
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Brooks
Phillips Brooks
Trinity Church
Summer Street
Trinity
Vendor Listings Across Cities From Worcester to San Francisco
A consolidated list catalogs names and locations including Vendome Harry W. Smith Worcester H H Bridge England Brunswick J T Nelson New York E A Lupton Bradford Eng James Parrish Tux edo United States R N Chamberlain Charles Waite New York L Barron San Francisco T Savage Washington and others in recurring entries. The compilation includes individuals and couples associated with various firms, hotels, and residences across multiple states and countries.
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Vendome
Harry W. Smith
Worcester
H. H. Bridge
England
Brunswick
J. T. Nelson
New York
E. A. Lupton
Bradford
Eng
James Parrish
Tuxedo
United States
R. N. Chamberlain
Charles Waite
L. Barron
San Francisco
T. Savage
Washington
London
Wallace Buell
D. Miller
Philadelphia
F. B. Baker
St. John
N. B
A.C. Hirst
William Banning
Los Angeles
Cal. Tavern
H. P. Horton
New Hampshire
J. J. Sullivan
Watertown
A. B. Cutter
Indianapolis
Ind
G. J. Laighton
Rev
N. Y
A. L. Newberg
N. D. Sperry
New Haven
Conn
J Stone
Young’s—F. E. Sayre
St John
Julius Lehman
E. F
Bishop
Denver
Col
F. L. Southack
Gal
C. L. Dignowitz
San Antonio
Tex
J Allen Jack
Portland
G. A. Hill
W. P. Jones
Brattleboro
VI. V
J.C. Hilliard
Hartford
F. L. Smith
Col. Crawford
J. Nichols
P. W. Jackson
J. C. Ryder
D. Wood
Henry W. Beicher
Clerk Hurt In Freight Car Accident At Holyoke
Bob Hart a clerk in the freight office of the Holyoke and Westfield railroad was crushed under a freight car at Holyoke Saturday noon. His leg was severely injured and doctors fear he may lose the limb with recovery doubtful.
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Bob Hart
Holyoke & Westfield Railroad
Holyoke
Supreme Judicial Court Term Opens With Equity Assignments
Devens J. reviews equity cases next week starting Wednesday November 6 with dockets including Grooved Stave Co v Se Leonard Middleton Newell v Peaslee Cook Fitchburg RR and Willworth v Willworth.
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Supreme Judicial Court
Devens
J. Equity
Grooved Stave Corry
Hovey v
Dary
Gated Hoop Co
Se Y. Leonard Middleton
S.x. Newell
Peaslee
Cook
Fitchburg RR
Willworth
Probate Court list of petitions in Suffolk County
Monday docket includes numerous probate petitions for wills and administrations such as John Anderson Mary J Bailey Delia A Barrett and Ellen Shire. guardianship for minor Helen Benes. administrator and trustee accounts for Catherine Kelleher Julia Kelleher Samuel Cochran Marguerite Bailey. various changes of name and credit actions. and licenses to sell personal estate.
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Suffolk County
J John Anderson
Mary J. Bailey
Delia A. Barrett
Sally G Brigham
Mary Urns
Charles I’. Chapin
Samuel Q. Cochran
Sarah W. Cochran
W. A Crocker
Irene C. Dugan
Lorin Durkee
Helen Benes
Catherine Kelleher
Bolub
Julia Kelleher
Hannah Mt. Kimball
Margaret Lawler
William Lawler
Marsha A. Lewis
William E. McLaughlin
F. G. Messer
George Montgriffo
William Munday
Thomas Murray
Hugh Nawn
Julia M. Newcomb
Antonio Nicolini
Johanna A. O'Connor
Charles ©. Rogers
Marianne Ropes
Joseph Russell
Willian
Russell
G. A. Lamsind
Susan Simms
Thomas G. Simms
Leroy 8. Slade
Mary E. Smith
Mary J Southey
Eliza, Ae Stokes
Mary J. Tucker
Levi Ff. Warner
Nelson Weisman
John West
Mary Wyman
Mary W. Wood
F. K. Cushman
Municipal Court Sessions List and Larceny Case Highlights
First and Criminal sessions listed with judges Harpy and Forsait. Dockets include numerous civil cases against Garfinkle, Sheehan, Otis, Calkins, Kreggs, Bernstein, Frazier, Kimerson, Baird, French, Heap, Downing, Barron, Hennessey, Harris, Dooley, Flynn, Heath, Wright, Boston Street, Emery, Potter, Choninard, McClusky, Lddy, Sanborn, Wainwright, Hadley, Baker, Cumberland Glass Mfg Co. James McKeon waived exam on larceny of $2500. Thomas Fitzpatrick arraigned for felts slippers larceny. Frederick Lloyd held in.
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Garfinkle
Lerin
Sheehan
O'Toole
Otis
Small
Calkins
Clark
Kreggs
Walker
Bernstein
Golder
Frazier
Russell
Kimerson
Gros
Baird
Alley
French
Brown
Heap
Davis
Downing
Mitchel
Barron
Whitney
Hennessey
Stew
Harris
McCarens
Mack
Dooley
Duncan
Flynn
Same
Heath
Gordon
Wright
Boston St. Inf
Emery
Rosenfeld
Corps
Knowles
Potter
Loring
Choninard
Wing
McClusky
Lddy
Flint
Sanborn
Wainwright
Beals
Hadley
Gunning
Harpy
J. James
McKeon
Boston Loan Company
Superior Court
Thomas Fitzpatrick
Merchant Transportation Company
Frederick Lloyd
Superior Court First Session Docket List
Court roster listing cases across sessions with names such as Brady v Boston Talmage v Brock way and Andrews v McKeon plus numerous others, noting judges Barker Hammond Aldrich Blodgett Bishop and a multi-session schedule of Civil dockets and railroad company disputes.
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Brady
Boston
Talmage
Brockway
Andrews
McKeon
Curran
Wailsh
Foster
Golathwait
Smith
Ward
Howard
Kennan Lectures Close With Trans-Baikal Mines Talk
George Kennan's illustrated course ends this week under the Boston Press Club. Tuesday's lecture covers the Mines and Prisons of the Trans-Baikal and Thursday presents a new account of a Winter Journey Through Eastern Siberia. Election night should not deter attendance.
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George Kennan
Boston Press Club
Trans-Baikal
Siberia
Street Repairs Delay City Traffic and Block Paths
Letters from Oakgrove and Pictou express frustration with street work and vandalism in Boston area. The writers condemn prolonged disruption on Newbury street and decry American advertising on Alpine rocks. They urge accountability and civility in urban life.
Boston Symphony Orchestra Sells Out Seats With Extra Matinee
The Boston Symphony Orchestra reports large demand with hundreds turned away at each concert. A special Wednesday matinee at Music Hall on November 13 will feature Mr. Nikisch conducting light music and a soloist to be announced. Reserved seats go on sale this morning at Music Hall. Prices are noted as very reasonable.
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Boston Symphony Orchestra
Music Hall
Nikisch
Boy Is Bitten In Face By Dog At 222 Commercial St
Yesterday forenoon seven year old James Martin of 222 Commercial street was severely bitten in the face by a dog with a collar reading J. B. O Neil 254 Meridian street East Boston. He was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital.
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James Martin
Commercial Street
J. B. O'Neil
Meridian Street
East
Boston
Massachusetts General Hospital
Immense Mercantile Stock Put On Half Price
G Barne Fos toria Ohio offers immense mercantile stock and trade with half price taken in property.
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G. Barne
Fostoria, Ohio
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Great Friends of Temperance
Harrison
George S. Hale
James J. Myers
Winslow Warren
Archibald M. Howe
East Walpole
Future of
West Church
Tariff Reform League
A. B. Crocker
Kingston, Essex
Edinboro Streets
Neipal
Kingston Street
Mobile
ASA
Alabama
Gulf of Messico
Mos
Italy
Spring Hill
R. K. Warren
Mobile, Ala
Forsaith
Barker, J
Lynch
Blair
Swift
Sears
Waterhouse
Musgrave
Hoey
Abestosp.co
Kent
Todd
Markham
Crozier
Kohnler
Hart
la Bordevermacs
Cable, Ruth. Co
Connery
Bixby
Peters
Sot Dance
West End
Meehan
Sharp
Noonan
Grace
McLaughlin
O’ Brien
North
Rox
Duncanson
Kane
Old Col
Ridge
Morrison
Hammond
Boston & Maine RR
Austin C. Wellington Coal Co
Berry
Stehle
Iee
Aldrich
Hurd
Dearborn
Fitzsimmons
Boston & A. RR
Collins
Lewis
Merriam
Belt
Stevens
Blodgett
Lavey
Sup
Coun. Roy. Arc
Hozan
Boston & Lowell RR
Gibson
Kieffer
Pratt
Ware
Turner
Rogers
Simmons
Hohn
Shea
Wilson
Thomsen
Stgg- Teen
Haskins
Meee Rrsee
Wentrth
Nat'l Heaton L. Co
Deviln Vy
Brookline
Andrew
Costelo
Cleveland
Arnold
Laickeisonee
Hermes
Litchfield
Storrs
Gardner
Fitagersid
Fitchurg RR
Fleet Univ. Parish
Skowhegan
V.da
Venable
McKay
Follett
Farrar
Connor
Connell
Grover Vy. Harris
Old Colony RR
Diadea
Kennan
Royal Baking Powdel Coss
Wall Street
N. Ye
London Box
E. O. Thompson
Washington Street
Old South
Cofsinagotumn
C. oRidgies
Oakgrovef Arn Cafe
Washington St
Taverner
Newbury Street
Milan
Chamounix
C. E. G. Pictou
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