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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1885

Page

3

North Star swindler George Corey jumps bail in Boston

George C. Corey known as Henry W. Noremac, a longtime sawdust and confederate bills swindler from St. John and Boston, fled after a grand jury indictment. Major McElrath and police traced decoy letters, arrests, and a $500 bail set by bondsman James T. Hodsen of 28 School Street.

George Corey Major Mcllrath United States Secret Service United States George Henry W. Noreman General de Very Noremac Hanscom Houghton Burke McElrath North Star Company St. John Police North Star Corey Truro Nova New York Boston Gotham Henry W. Noremac Maise Charles Street James T. Hodsden No. 28 School Street Liberty Mr. Hodsden

Too Sane for Taunton Editor Robertson Claims Witches

New Bedford editor George Robertson of the Signal faced a Taunton warrant on insanity grounds but was released after friends intervened and traveled to Fall River. He claimed witches haunted his store and has mocked locals while preaching, with recent issues featuring odd fragmented headlines and foretelling content.

Mdster Robertson New Bedford Mass George Robertson Taunton Fall River Robertson Oxford Village

Meeting for aged couples home raises funds for expansion

A yesterday afternoon meeting in room 15 at Young's hotel gathered many women to support the home for aged couples at 431 Shawmut avenue. with a $4000 mortgage to be cleared, organizers seek funds to add to the building ahead of the November 16 fair at Horticultural hall. leaders included Mrs. E H Carleton and reverends Bradlee Sawin Withrow Wright Meredith Packard.

Young's Hotel Horticultural Hall Shawmut Avenue E. H. Carleton B. M. Fullerton Waltham C. D. Bradlee Sawip Withrow W. B. Wright Meredith E. N. Packard Unis City Philadelphia

Carriage Builders National Association Meets at Horticultural Ball

The Carriage Builders National association convened at the Horticultural ball with about 200 representatives. President H C McLean presided. F A Hooker reported balances and expenditures with a growing membership. The convention limited the president's term to one year and adjourned to resume at 10 A M. a bayonet will close the event tomorrow evening, with an exhibition of models in the hall.

Carriage Builders’ National Association H. C. McLean F. A. Hooker William P. Sargent

City Hall Notes and Fire Department Transfers

Two councilmen on the health committee face a $41 carriage hire dispute the Alderman Allen says was not debated since the charter took effect. Fire transfers move Mahon to ladder eight Reardon to ladder nine and Bullard to engine 32. The mayor拒 refuses a special meeting for Fourth District aldermanic election per Whitten and Mullane’s wishes.

Committee On Health Allen Olky F. P. Mahon M. B. Reardon G. D. Bullard Hart Whitten Mullane

New England Meteorological Society Elects Officers

The society held its second annual meeting yesterday and elected President William H. Niles, Secretary William H. Davis of Cambridge, Treasurer Desmond Fitzgerald of Brookline, and Council member E. B. Weston of Providence along with Winslow.

New England Meteorological Society William H. Niles William H. Davis Cambridge Desmond Fitzgerald Brookline E. B Weston Providence Winslow

Mass Meeting Ends in Court and Confusion at Reform Club

The State Reform club held its thirty fifth quarterly convention at Temple Street M E church with a lively morning session. Officers were elected amid clashes over rules as Faxon faced opposition and a mass meeting closed the day with speeches and songs. the adjournment came at 9 30 PM.

State Reform Club Temple Street M. E C. R. McCready Cambridge James Hicks Cambridgeport Thomas Bickford Luther Goddard Worcester W.S. MacDonald Faxon Small Winchester McCready Ryder Hingham Brother Faxon R. McCready W. S. Macdonald C. A. Fuller Boston Dr. Boston E. H. Carter John Riley Wm. Smith E. D. Jones F. L. Beal Nantasket George Kimball Natick A. E. Rowe L. R. Brown Mr. McCready Edward Dunn Henry Cooke Hanover Street Bethel Benj. Tuscomb Miss Tobey Women’s Christian Temperance Union E. D. Scott Inebriates Lynn Mr. Bolton Hattie Young

New Haven and New England Rail Buzz Amid Stock Moves

A New York correspondent accuses the New Haven and Hartford group of scheming to gain control through preferred stock issues and debt moves. Receiver Clark’s ties to the New Haven management are cited as aiding the strategy while the Boston Hartford and Erie case looms for outcome. Rail consolidation talks involve Fitchburg Lowell and Reading, with Vanderbilt interests linked to tensions and possible Jersey City access.

New York New England Clark New Hiaven Hartford Bank of Commerce New Haven Company Boston, Hartford and Erie Railroad Supreme Court Washington New Haven and Hartford Company Boston, Hartford and Erie New Haven Consolidated Road Boston Albany Vanderbilt Gould Erie Philadelphia Pennsylvania Reading General Reading Baltimore and Ohio Jersey City Bound Brook Road Baltimore New Garrett twWo Great Trunk Fitchburg Lowell St. Louis Railway Register Fitchburg and Old Colony Montreal

Money and stocks tumble through Boston market on Oct 20

The day reports a strong bulls mood with widespread gains. Atlantic and Pacific and Pacific Mail advance amid rumors of cash surpluses while Chicago, Burlington and Quincy and Oregon lines push higher. Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe climbs but retreats late. New York Central and several connections show notable activity as traders cover shorts.

Boston Clark, Ward & Co Pacific Mail Northern Pacific Philadelphia Vanderbilt New York Central Central Depot Lake Shore Erie Atchison Topeka Santa Fe Atlantic and Pacific Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Union Pacific Oregon Little Rock Ft. Smith Wisconsin Central Common Oregon Railway and Navigation Oregon Railway and Navigation Company Marquette, Houghton and Ontonagon Common Central of New Haven Hartford Clark New York New England Albany Springfield Connecticut Providence Stonington Worcester Nashua Rochester Fitchburg Fitchburg and Concord Concord Corral Boston and Lowell Eastern Old Colony Rutland Boston and Maine Lake Shore Railroad E. Gallup Boston and Albany New Mexico and South Pacific Pueblo and Arkansas Valley Atchison Trust Sonora Smith St. Paul Dubuque Kansas City Memphis Bell Telephone Calumet Hecla Boston Stock Exchange Nonantum Worsted Co Montreal National Bank of Commerce Faneutl Fall National Bank Market National Bank Thomson and Houston Electric Co Tremont National Bank Warren National Bank of Peabody Cambridge H RR Metropoitan H RR Co South Boston KR Co Neptune Blackstone National Bank Northern RR Ao Reece Button Hole Machine Co Suffolk National Bank First National Bank Chicopee Palace Marine Boston & Albany KR Co City of Brunswick and Chillicothe Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe RR Lsbore New England National Bank McKay and Bigelow Globe Navonal Bank Natl Bank of North America Vo National Webster Bank Nebrasa

Brokers' Board Sales and Prices Report

A stock market page itemizes sales and closing prices from Brokers' Board on October 20 and 31. The report lists various securities with dollar amounts, share counts, and percentages, including West S, Green N O'78, and Lake improv. totals and stakes.

To& San Wests Org & Lake Improv

New York Financial Markets End Mixed Amid Feverish Trading

New York October 20. Money on call remains easy at 2 1/2 percent, closing at 2. Foreign exchange active with unchanged quotations. Government bonds dull, state and railroad bonds active and strong. The stock list showed feverish, irregular movement with most issues higher, Pacific Mail leading gains as directors anticipated a 1 1/2 percent dividend. Ohio, Missouri and other majors posted notable advances. several bonds declined while others rose with substantial daily turnover exceeding 600,000 shares.

New York Stock Exchange Pacific Mail Oregon Navigation Cleveland Columbus Cincinnati Indianapolis Lake Shore New York Central Vanderbilt Louisville and Nashville Ean Chicago and Alton Atlantic and Pacific Ehe Canada Southern Texas and Pacific Rio Grande Missouri Pacific Rome Watertown Ogdensburg Richmond Danville Alleghany South Carolina Springfield Iowa Illinois Elizabeth Lexington Big Sandy Central Pacific Chi, & Bt. Louis Dal. L. & West Ocelawere& Hod Denver Néecsabudeoner Kansas Texas Louisville Lake Brisk W Central Manhattan Memphis & China Northwestern New Jersey Cen Omo &Mosipp Wahab Pac Western Union NP Pacfic Ore Trans

Market and financial news from London and Havana

Atlantic and Great Western firsts and major rail names shown with prices. Bullion withdrawals at Bank of England totalled £131,000. Wheat and corn cargo movements steady to quiet in Liverpool and Manchester, with winter wheat around 7s2d to 7s4d and mixed grades around 4s7d. Weather cold and dry, provisions and tallow markets noted with small shifts.

London Atlantic Great Western Canadian Pacific Erie Illinois Central St Paul Common New York Central Pennsylvania Reading Havana Bank of England Beerbohm Chamber of Commerce Liverpool California

Trade and Its Outlook Chicago Grain Lower

A late special from Chicago reports wheat opened weak on the rise in visible supply by over 2,009,000 bushels. An erroneous government crop estimate circulated, suggesting a 9,000,000 bushel excess, boosting then reversing as denial spread. Bears pressed, closing near day’s low.

Chicago Messrs George C. Eldredgia & Co Emery

Grain Market Summary Sees Noted Dull Flour and Wheat Activity

Market report shows flour dull but steady with fixed prices for spring and winter patents. Wheat in Toledo, Detroit, St Louis, and Chicago ranges indicate firming exports are light, with mixed receipts and shipments across cities. Corn, oats, and rye follow varied demand. butter, cheese, and eggs stay steady while provisions rise in some regions. Cattle and hog markets show modest advances in Chicago and Cincinnati with general softness in other segments.

Chicago New York Commercial Bulletin New York Chamber of Commerce St Louis Milwaukee Mes Louis S. New York Minnesota Toledo Detroit Goring Oatz Ilwaukee Ile Canada Sic Western Elgin York State Liverpool

Market Report Shows Steady Tone Across Ports and Goods

The market remained quiet and steady at Mobile Memphis Charleston Philadelphia Baltimore and Louisville with firmer tone in New York and Wilmington. Receipts and exports include 62 013 145 902 net exports to Great Britain 15 783 42 968 totals 726 724 27 672 50 253 consolidated American stock 510 253. Readied commodities list includes wool 8635 barrels flour 125 barrels oatmeal 5735 bushels corn oats barley malt and other staples across multiple railroads and regions with extensive cargo counts.

Great Britain Mobile Memphis Charleston Philadelphia Baltimore Louisville Grand Junction Railroad Providence Railroad Old Colony Railroad New York and New England Railroad Fitchboro Railroad Maine Railroad Maine Railroad—Western Division Lowell Railroad Peabody Salem

Prices at Faneuil Hall Market on Oct 21

Retail prices report fair activity with ample supply of fresh meats. Beef and veal show limited changes, with lamb and mutton prices fluctuating slightly amid abundant stock. Pork demand remains strong as hams move quickly. overall market shows brisk activity in a high supply environment.

Faneuil Hall Market

Maritime Trade Exports Listed Across Atlantic Ports

Imports at Boston Barrington Nova Scotia show schooner Pioneer loading 504 barrels mackerel two deherring forty nine quintals codfish J Jones & co. Cardena s steamer Jeanie 1300 birds sugar Standard Sugar Refinery Glace Bay Cape Breton bark Lottie 760 tons coal Darrow Mann Co Port au Prince brig Maggie 264000 bushels logwood 26 boxes one barrel lignum vitae gum one box beeswax 27400 bushels lignum vitae 60 tons logwood 42 600 pounds rustic 30 barrels pickled limes James Stevenson Sydney Nova Scotia bark E Robinson 740 tons coal DW Job Co Foreign Exports.

Boston Barrington Pioneer James Stevenson Sydney E Robinson Job & Co

Court Record of October Sessions Civil and Equity Dockets

The U S Circuit Court opened with juries for civil trials but none ready. Grand jury returned indictments including Noremacs, Corey, Alden, Leighton, Corlissey, Janorim, Jacob, Watson, Smith and eighteen revenue offenses. Supreme Judicial Court heard Allen v Old Colony Railroad with ruling upholding exclusive express rights under contract, bill dismissed.

U. Ss. Circuit Court Carpenter Henry W. Noremac Slies Geo. Corey Thomas J. Alden Cambridge Adelbert C. Leighton Isaac A. K. Corlissey Francis A. Janorim Nora Paul H. Jacob Cassie Watson Herbert Smith Internal Revenue Laws Supreme Judicial Court C. Allen Lance Allen Et al Old Colony Railroad Company Boston New Bedford New York and Boston Sargent Boston and Lowell Railroad Massachusetts Pub. Stats Bill Dabney J. H. Benton, Jr

Superior Court First Session Case Summaries

October 20 session before Judge Aldrich. Case 988 Cusick vs Pratt, suit over unsold feed credits. Plaintiff won $175.43. defense argued improper sale effort. Attorneys Niles for plaintiff, Converse for defendant. Case 1034 Dugan et al vs Moore et al, marble contract dispute for the Adams house. Plaintiffs claim $1,300 balance plus $417.50 extra. defendants deny owing and cite delays. Lawyers: Richardson for plaintiff, Robinson and Rollins for defendants.

Superior Court Aldrich H. Cusick C. H. Pratt T. H. Niles William Dugan Ira L. Moore Adams House J. B. Richardson C. Robinson, Jr J. W. Rollins

Estate sale halves Story property on Bridge Street

Ex mayor W M Hill sold half of the Story estate on Bridge street at auction yesterday for 4250 dollars to James B Curwen. The recovery of the stolen sloop Mascot, owned by John P Browning, followed it drifting ashore near Salem harbor. At Peabody special meeting voters backed West Street continuance per Francis H Appleton and authorized selectmen to support county commissioner hearing. Randall Andrews, aged man, leapt from a train entering the tunnel, bruised but walked away. The girls evening school opens November 2 in the high school with Miss Mary E Rowley as principal and one assistant. boys' school opens in November in the town hall with Miss Chastine Emerson as principal and six assistants.

Bridge Street W. M. Hill James B. Curwen Mascot Marblehead Salem Harbor John P. Browning Peabody West Street West Peabody Francis H. Appleton Randall Andrews Serane Mary E. Rowley Chastine Emerson

Travel Advice On Cough Syrup From A Veteran Traveler

An experienced traveler warns that a cough is a troublesome companion away from home and urges everyone to obtain Dr Bull's Cough Syrup before starting a journey.

Dr. Bull’s

Brigham and Hawley Obituaries Notice Fragments

Short obituary fragments list Brigham Edward Fuller Brigham 24 years 9 months at Wellesley Hill Oct 19 and Bruce Marshall N Bruce 67 at Littleton Mass Oct 18 and Hawley Harriet A wife of the late T R Raw Oct 20 with limited details.

Brigham Wellesley Hill Edward Fuller Brigham Wiliam P and Anna L Brigham Bruce Littleton Mass Marshall N Bruce Hawley Harriet A T R Raw Brumphrey Denham Mre Betsey D Humphrey George W Humphrey Howe Petersham Lucy KE Jenkins J Benjamin Howe Johnson Chelsea Elizabeth Johnson J P Johnson Jackson West Somerville Ida M William A Jackson Piper Smith College Northampton Mabel E Piper Cyrus & Piper Keene

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