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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1895

Page

7

Eben D Jordan Dies After Long Illness In Boston

Eben D. Jordan a leading New England dry goods merchant died at his residence 46 Beacon Street Boston at 6 50 am heart failure after months of illness He journeyed to Europe for health but returned weaker Funeral set for 2 pm Monday from 46 Beacon Street Biography notes humble beginnings in Danville Me and rise to head of Jordan Marsh Co including expansion to large retail store Washington Street Boston and a firm that survived the 1870s crisis.

Eben D. Jordan New England Beacon Street Jordan Beacon ‘Street Boston Portland Mt. Pleasant Roxbury Tenney’s Pratt’s Hanover Street Joshua Stetson Stetson Mechanic and Hanover Streets America Down East Provinces James M. Beebe Jordan,’Marsh & Co Milk Street la Large Sra Ce’ Tate Marsh Ad Sargiertig England Patien Jordan, Marsh & Co Ayion Ashington Street Avon Eben D. Jordan Mr. Jordan Napoleon Lerave New York Alt Line Prom Park Norwich Brooks O Newburg Fishkitt-on-Idaan Heépewell Pough Keepete Awleyville—S Mainwville Panbury Bristol New Viriéin Waterbury Hockvilte Willimantic Ee & m New Lannton Southbridge Webster—S Blackstone Patarcee Ee Om Valley Falls Uferd—s Panthe Eee Ib Walpole E Sr Am Caneral Division Boston & Albany Railroad Beton Needham Highlanfe Tepe Falla hMenacia Aedivite Meawaz West Weonsecket Hest Taleig Sunapee Wednendaye Satalarsa Ilidp L’epot Nee Eee G. F. Raxpollen R. J. T. Opell R. Bandock

Eben D. Jordan An Exemplary Boston Merchant Prince

Eben D. Jordan rose from a farmer boy to Boston’s best known merchant prince through hard work, integrity, and generosity. He led civil wartime support, funded patriotic efforts, and built a business empire while aiding employees and strangers alike with unflagging charity and public spirit.

Jordan, Marsh &Co Winthrop Square Jordan Sanitary Commission North Mr. Jordan Boston New England Europe President Grevy France John Bright Eben D. Jordan Farmer Boy Hanover Street

Not Yet a Pool Room Raided by Police

Acting Captain Lieutenant Hanley led a raid on a newly found pool room on the second floor of 19 Province street. Sergeant Denton and Officers O Neil and Sanders arrested three men James A. Smith John Vogler and Martin G. Dwyer for being present where gaming implements were found.

Hanley Denton O'Neil Sanders Province Street James A. Smith Roxbury Street John Vogler Atlantic Martin G. Dwyer Harvard Street Charlestown Dwyer Electric Light

The Suit Against the Archbishop

In the United States Circuit Court equity session Rev Father Fitzgerald of Boston sues John J Williams archbishop for 30000 alleging breach of contracts. Hearing set to decide peremptory notice to place case on calendar for October term. Judge Colt orders immediate progress and fixed December 9 for further hearing.

United States Circuit Court Equity Father Fitzgerald Archdiocese of Boston John J. Williams Harvey D. Hadlock Colt

Twenty Cents on the Dollar in Spinney & Co Creditors Meeting

At Lynn on November 15 the creditors committee reported thorough checks of accounts and stock. They voted to accept Spinney & Co’s offer of 20 cents on the dollar, to be paid within forty five days.

Lynn F. L. Spinney & Co W. E., Russell W. B. Littlefield Mr. Helburn Boston

William E Walsh declares eligibility for Ward 2 seat

Malden Oct 14 letter from William E Walsh to editor stating he is a registered voter and eligible to serve as Alderman in Edgeworth Ward 2 to counter claims of non registration. He urges Malden voters not to be deceived and confirms candidacy.

William B. Walsh Edgeworth Malden William E. Walsh

Man Dies From Cotton Bale Fall at Granite Mill

In Fall River on November 15 John Casey about 25 lay dying at Mrs. Hawkins's boarding house from a skull fracture after slipping from a cotton bale in the Granite Mill storehouse while with James Shay. Casey muttered about Lares, but details are scarce.

Fall River John Casey Hawkins Tenth Street Granite Mill James Shay Casey Bequett Ag Lares Httle

Parlor Cars Limited Service Notice

Notice from GEO. T. CONNOR general pass agent stating parlor cars only and limited equipment will receive passengers to seating capacity. Service daily and Sundays.

Dally Snatea Geo. T. Connor Treie Gea Paar Agen

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