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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1890

Page

6

Creditors Adjourn Meeting Over Maynard & Co Settlement

The creditor committee led by James F. Dwinell adjourned as they review Maynard and Co accounts. Chandler reports Bells debt rose from 17000 to 60000 in two years while Maynard drew 6400 for personal use. Maynard offers 5 percent cash and 30 percent in two, four, and six months. The committee asks for properly indorsed notes and indicates next Friday at 2 pm to revisit the offer through the committee.

F. D. Maynard & Co James F. Dwinell Committee of Investigation Dwinell Herbert Chandler Maynard T. R. Mathews New York Powers

Not Liable to Taxation The Boston Water Board Opinion

The Boston Water Board received a public advisory from Corporation Counsel on tax liability for land and property used for water works in adjacent towns. The opinion states such property acquired by eminent domain or purchase for public use is exempt from taxation by other municipalities, and that tax bills on reservoirs and related property within Brookline Framingham Somerville Arlington Chelsea Natick Newton Sherborn Wellesley Hopkinton Wayland and Ashland should not be pursued.

Boston Water Board Water Board Brookline Framingham Somerville Arlington Chelsea Natick Newton Sherborn Wellesley Hopkinton Wayland Ashland the Corporation Counsel Boston Muicipal Beecessary Cites Commonwealth Worcester County Worcester Mass City of County Commissioners Long Pond Palfrey Naval Mt. Herman B. Richardson Corporation Counsel

Bold kidnapping case on Tremont Street

At about 7 am yesterday an unknown man lured eleven year old Calmar W Bryant from the yard of the Children's Mission at 277 Tremont Street. The boy, who had been at the institution seven weeks, disappeared after being invited to go to the theatre. His mother Elien Bryant, who works nearby, says the family fears motive from relatives and notes the man had been seen near the gate for days.

Calmar W. Bryant Children’s Mission Tremont Street Bryant Elien Bryant Hollis Street Calmar

Harvard Hares Outrun the Hounds in Late Run

The second hare and hounds run was declared off and held yesterday. Hares J Manley and J O Nichols set a crooked course toward Mt Auburn to the clay pits around Fresh Pond and back to Mt Auburn with J L Batchelder as master. Forty men stayed well together despite darkness. the winners were Batchelder and Blake by about ten minutes.

Harvard J. Manley J. O. Nichols Mt. Auburn Fresh Pond J. L. Batchelder Batchelder Blake

Missionary congress debates China Bulgaria and more

The Methodist General Committee continues funding debates for foreign missions. China allocations total 108019 with Foochow central north and west China shares. Bulgaria receives 19370 while Italy and Mexico allocations are set. Bishop Warren and others argue for or against increases as finances are weighed. A public evening at Bromfield Street Church features bishops Walden Warren and Foster.

Bromfield Street General Missionary Committee Warren Denver Cal China Committee On Malaysia Singapore Fowler Uphim Oishop Thoburn Adam Bulgaria Merrill Ladd America Chester C. Corbin Hunt Mallalien Russian Empire Alden Speare Mallaheu Leonora Foss Italy Mexico Mallalieu Foster Pepvle John M. Walden Cincinnati Henry W. Warren Col South America South Ferry Bishop Foster Bishop Newman Bishop Walden

Dickens tableaux at Music Hall delights varied audience

The Dickens tableaux at Giled Music Hall last evening drew a diverse crowd for two and a half hours of scenes from Old Curiosity Shop to The Cricket on the Hearth. 300 of Dickens's 1500 characters were depicted with strong reception and skilled staging by Walter H. Dugan and team. a matinee repeat and Dickens ball close the carnival.

Dickens Music Hall Mr. Pickwick Dick Swiveller Jenny Wren Tiny Tim Sydney Carton Curiosity Shop Pickwick Papers Bleak House Two Cities Nicholas Nickleby Barnaby Rudge David Copperfield Little Dorrit Lattie Nell Dick Swivglier Marchioness Oliver Twist Fagin Sikes Nancy Sam Weller Prince Turveydron Squeers Nicho Nickleby Dora Little Em’ly Cratehits Lily Slowboy Nonce Prince ‘Turveydrop Walter H. Dugan Jong Waits Moses True Brown Salem Jean Missud

Elegant hall lamps brightening Washington street store display

First impressions of a home are lasting the entrance bright and tasteful. R Hollings Co showcases alcove lamps at 647 Washington Street described as artistic creations bringing harmony of form and fashioning to homes. Their lamps are praised as charming bits that elevate interior appeal.

R. Hollings & Co Washington Street

Nelson vs Waters contract suit over United States Albumen stock

In Barnstable County a contract case alleges plaintiff bought 30 shares of United States Albumen Manufacturing Company for 4000 dollars after claims the firm produced fish spawn albumen equal to egg albumen. The suit contends false representations induced the purchase. verdict for plaintiff rendered. Defendants represented by Harriman and Chamberlayne. Also Limited v Saltonstall seeks recovery of 10.35 dollars for duties on imported pincers scythes and grass hooks with dispute over ad valorem rate. Attorneys Allen, Gallot, Searle appeared.

United States Circuit Court Barnstable New York Barnstable County P. Harriman FEF Chamberlayne F. R. Hall Weibusch & Helger. Limited Leverett Saltonstall Frank J. Allen Thomas ‘Allot George P. Searle

Supreme Judicial Court Docket Nov 14 Cases Heard

The Supreme Judicial Court for Commonwealth sat November 14 with Chief Justice Freip and Justices Deven, Allen, Holmes, Morton. Cases argued include Lewis v New York & New England Railroad No 2460 and Marwedel v Cook et al. No 2465, Googins v Googins No 2468, June administratrix v Boston & Alban Railroad No 2409, plus orders for Monday listing Nos 2459 2464 9454 2461 2475 9474 2476 2476 2287 2988 2434 2447 2477 2478 2479.

Supreme Judicial Court For Commonwealth Freip C.J Devens W. Allen Hi. G. Alien John H. Googins Ema E

Superior Court First Session Proceedings and Verdicts

Nov 14 session shows Morris Breen vs Odd Fellows Hall Assn with verdict for defendant after fall on stairs. George E Craig v Cram resolved promissory note dispute in plaintiff’s favor. Second session covers Story v West End RR with $9,100 verdict for plaintiff. Vierney v Norcross, and Smith v Fitzpatrick with mixed outcomes. Fourth session includes Murphy vs Webster for $20,000. Stevens v City of Boston award $1,000. lists indicate Monday case lineup. fifth session notes motions and a criminal session for Jesse Cram assault on an officer with one year.

Superior Court Mason C.J Morris Breen Odd Fellows’ Hall Association Odd Fellows’ Hall W. B. Orcutt HO. G. Allen George E. Craig Arthur N. Cram C. H. Marston Craig J. E. Cotter J. J. Feeley Aldrich Thompson Mary A. Story West End RR Chardon Street C. W. Bartlett RK. E. Anderson M. F. Dickinson G. D. Braman Colman ‘Vierney James A. Norcross Ames C. G. Fale W. B Hopkins John Smith John H. Fitzpatrick Decatur Boston George H. Fale Hammond Jeremiah J. Murphy David L. Webster Malden B. F. Butler J. C. M. Bayley A. A. Strout Charles E. Beale Caroline M. Stevens City of Washington Street Max Fischacher R. W. Nason Monay

Contested Libels and Divorce Schedule in Somerville Court

In Middlesex Superior Court the docket lists No. 6136 Lindsay versus City of Somerville for Monday. Uncontested divorce libels will be heard Tuesday at 9 50 AM, followed by the remaining cases in order. Contested libels to proceed after the uncontested matters are disposed of.

Middlesex Cambride Dunpar Lindsay City of Somerville

Alumni and society dinners fill New England pages

At the American House and Crawford hotels the Alumni Club of the Massachusetts Agricultural College, with W. C. Parker presiding, entertained professors and editors including G. M. Whittaker as guests. A discussion on admission standards followed. The Caribou and White Cap clubs dined at Crawford. The Massachusetts Charitable Fire Society held its annual meeting at Young’s with officers elected. The First Corps of Cadets heard a talk on modern ordnance afloat and ashore at the Thorndike. About forty Harvard ’82 classmates honored Sherman Hoar at Parker’s after his election to Congress. The Fourth Massachusetts Cavalry Association held its first meeting and dinner at United States Hotel. The Evening Club and executive committee of the American Canoe Association met at the Thorndike. Numerous arrivals from New York, Hartford, Portland, and other cities were listed along with many hotel rosters.

Massachusetts Agricultural College W. C. Parker Fernald and Brooks Lieutenant Cornish G. M. Whittaker The New England Farmer Crawford Massachusetts Charitable Fire Society Young’s George G. Crocker Joan W. Cumings Charles G. Cummings H. H. Sprague L. C. Kimball W. P. Grege H. B. Rice David P. Kimball J. O. Wetherbee F. W. Lincoln J. G. Freeman Frank W. Andrews D. P. Kimball Parker Sherman Hoar Congress Hoar Wiieh Fourth Massachusetts Cavalry Association United States Cases Evening Club American Canoe Association Thorndike W. P. Stephens Forest and Stream New York George L. Parmele Hartford Cincinnati A. W. Fulton New Bedford G. R. Audson Toledo J. M. Wormell, Jr Denver Col Hooper Alice Hooper Portland, Or H. B. Warden Punta Gorda Fla M. F. Crawford Baltimore Folger Nantucket Parker's Thomas Kane Chicago Pce N. Y George E. Wilbur Taunton K. W. Grace Pittsburg Penn J. A. Jenks Providence R. Youna Edward Kelton Columbus A. P. Wiswill Lilsworth C. L. Fernard Amherst Osa Burfim Keene N. 1 J. O. Davidson Wichita Revere K. F. Edson R. L Charles F. Trask Gardiner H. Dickenson Miss M. EE. Lyman Middlefield J. H. Dearborn Concord American S. P. Maniton Waterford Conn RK. A. Kelly Xenia Armstrong Jerome Eldridge Fort Edward E. Beach H.C. Bagley Portland Hart Cranston R. CG. Gordnn Fred, Allen H. Maton KeyNo Albert Till M. Nielsen Des Moines Kemp Fitchburs E. Bates Montague F. H. Merriam CLARK P. J. Plant Washington, Dcs D. Lathrop Norwich Spencer W. M. Brown E. Allen

Insolvency Court Suffolk County Proceedings Nov 14

Third meetings adjourned in Howe Safety Razor Company Waylor Cushman John A Parker Albert L Parker Samuel H Cole Mudie Library Company and related matters. First meetings include Valentine R Bridgham assignee Wiskey Foster Day Cregen Pattee Empire Brewing Company and others with hearings adjourned to Nov 28 and Nov 4.

Suffolk County McKie Howe Safety Razor Company Waylor Cushman John A. Parker Albert L. Parker Samuel H. Cole Mudie Library Company Charles H. Wetmore Sauie George A. Denham Benjamin J. Milliken N.F. Ryder

Millet L Angelus Exhibition To Close Before Thanksgiving

The Millet painting L Angelus will close on Thanksgiving week after a Thursday exhibition, then depart to New York for a short display before going to Paris where it will be delivered January 1 and not return to this country. The Verestchag in Russia show may extend beyond, but L Angelus cannot be shown past November 27.

Millet L’angelus New York Paris Russia

Fiske Lectures on Ancient America Begin at Old South Church

John Fiske opens a six lecture course on Ancient America and the Spanish Conquest at Old South Church starting today at 11 30. Today's topic is Ancient America. Tickets priced at 2 each are available at the church.

John Fiske America Old South Church

Three Boy Burglars Nabbed After Store Break In

An Italian boy Pasqualli seven years old with two companions eight and ten broke into O C Vose store at 11 Hanover street taking two pairs of rubbers four harmonicas two pocketbooks and four toy watches. Pasqualli confessed naming the others but due to age no warrant was issued and he was sent home after first denial.

Pasqualli O. C. Vose Hanover Street Brown Deave Street S. J. Leary Vose

New Unitarian Church Planned for East Boston

The East Boston Unitarian parish begins foundation of a new wood church with two towers on White Street. Edifice will be 54 feet by 50 with a 56 foot parish vestry, parish parlor, and auditorium. Finished early spring, total cost about 13 000 dollars including land. old Central Square building rebuilt into a business block for parish use.

Unitarian Parish East Boston White Street Central Square

Money Market Tightens With 8 Percent Loans Seen

The Money Market report notes banks briefly loaning at 8 percent at the Clearing House with most at 7 percent. Time loans quoted 5 to 8 percent, and call loans with collateral 6 to 8 percent. Commercial paper is scarce, and banks favor only best names. Clearing House balances and New York funds figures are listed, with foreign exchange and reserves for the Bank of England.

New York Chicago St. Louis San Francisco New Orleans Charleston Savannah London Reichsmarks Bank of England Windom Boston Philadelphia Atchigon Theds Atchison Atchison, Topeka Santa VE Inc. L Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Chicago & West Michigan Cleveland & Canton Flint Union Pacific Oregon Short Line Pullman Palace Wisconsin Central Flint & Pete Marquette St. Paul Rock Island Missouri Pacific Gould Cineinnati, Sandusky & Cleveland Bt. Louis Kansas City Fortscott & Memphis Clinton Springfield Detroit, Lansing & Northern Ogdensburg & Lake Champlain Boston & Albany Boston & Mate Central Massachusetts Fitchburg New England Preferred West End Preferred Thomson-Houston Boston News Bureau Milwaukee Street Railways Quiney Calumet & Heela Tamarack Boston & Montana Osceola Franklin Atlantic Kearsarge Butte & Boston Butte City Inter. Mountain

Assets and liabilities of the New England Trust Co as of Nov 7 1890

Boston officials present a balance sheet for the New England Trust Co showing assets including cash in offices and bonds at par totaling 12 742 700 42 and liabilities of 12 742 700 42 with notes receivable real estate and mortgage interests. The document is signed by directors and sworn before Justice of the Peace Nathaniel Hurd Henchman and actuary D R Whitney.

Boston New England Trust Co Trent

Development at the new town site and church project

The shoe manufactory is completed and active work continues on the Episcopal Church and other structures. A restaurant, temporary hotel, stable, and borg e are built while residents buy lots for homes. Plans include brick and prick buildings, a lumber yard, and a brick yard. Expenditure ranges from 25,000 to 30,000 in three months as railroad bids arrive.

Episcopal Church

Consolidated Adjustable Shoe Company pays Dec 1 dividends

Quarterly notice lists per share amounts for several firms: Consolidated Adjustable Shoe Company at 2 percent and Jackson Company at 40 dollars per share, both payable Dec 1. Lancaster Mills at 20 dollars per share payable Dec. Little Chief Mining Company at 5 cents per share payable Dec 11.

Consolidated Adjustable Shoe Company Jackson Company Lancaster Mills Little Chief Mining Company

Bonds for Banks Described as Easy Short Investment

The firm notes that over the year ending October 31 1590 the company earned a surplus above fixed charges equal to 14.6 percent on its capital stock. It recommends these bonds as easy and desirable for banks and others seeking a short-term investment, with further details available on request.

Lay Mazeppa Stock Offers Monthly Dividends and Low Price

Shipments are increasing for Lay Mazeppa. Dividends rise to 15 percent per year starting January, paid monthly. The stock is intrinsically worth 2 dollars and could reach 10 dollars per share. Present price is 1.15 dollars. Shares bought before the 15th receive the 1 percent monthly dividend on that date.

Progress at Terminal City on the Atlantic Wharf

Progress at Terminal City shows a bustling new hub with a wharf extended to eighteen and a half feet depth at low tide and now 130 feet long. The project is hailed as one of the finest structures of its kind on the strait, with total cost anticipated to reach a substantial sum.

Atlantic

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