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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1899

Page

2

Greatest Shoe Store Marks Down Prices for Value

The store credits its success to offering quality shoes at lower prices than competitors. Helpful salespeople are described as pleasant and painstaking, aiming to serve customers well.

Shoes Refilled in Men’s Department With New Invoices

The store announces restocked Men’s Karker Shoes after shortages. New invoices allow offering sizes widths and styles. Price set at $2.50 in all leather varieties.

New England

Vanderbilt Will Details Wealth and Beneficiaries

The will of Cornelius Vanderbilt dated June 18, 1896, with codicils of April 24, 1897 and April 4, 1899, revealed Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt as primary heir. Alfred receives about 50 million. Gladys, Reginald, and Gertrude each about 7.5 million. Cornelius Jr. gets 1.5 million plus 1 million in trust. Alfred to fund about 6 million to Cornelius. The estate, valued at tens of millions, places widow Mrs Vanderbilt life interests and sets up four trust shares for Alfred, Reginald, Gertrude, and Gladys with detailed provisions and investments.

W. K. Vanderbilt New York Cornelius Vanderbilt Chauncey M. Depew Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr Miss Wilson Gladys Reginald Gertrude Harry Payne Whitney Alfred Cornelius Fifth Avenue Fifty-seventh Fifty-eighth Streets Alfred G Reginald C Newport

Vanderbilt Will Leaves Large Estate to Widow and Children

A lengthy will and two codicils detail Alfred Vanderbilt’s estate. Mrs. Vanderbilt receives life use of Newport property and a $2 000 000 bequest, with remainder to children Alfred Reginald Gertrude and Gladys or their issue. Specific gifts total diverse trusts to churches libraries and societies. The fortune is about $70 000 000 with substantial tax implications and a later codicil expands Gertrude Whitney’s share and other bequests.

Alfred G Alfred Reginald Gertrude Gladys New York United States Alice G. Vanderbilt Alfred G. Vanderbilt William Vanderbilt Chauncey M. Depew Edward V. W. Rossiter Reginald C United States Trust Company Henry H. Anderson Gramercy Park Vanderbilt J. Carstensen New York City Prince of Yonkers Wirst St. Bartholomew's Church Trinity Church Newport R. I Metropolitan Opera House R.I Cornelius Foreign Missionary Society Protestant Epiacops Church Vanderbilt University Nashville Tenn Redwood Librar Newport, R. I Christian Home New Coms Manhattan Working Girls’ Society of the City New York Bible and Common Prayer Book Society Society of St. Johns Protestant Episcopal Society For Seamen Turner Grand Canal Venice Metropolitan Museum of Art John H. Dempsey Charles A

Vanderbilt Love Story Recounts Loss of Fortune for marriage

Young Cornelius Vanderbilt sacrificed vast wealth to wed Grace Wilson despite family opposition. The wedding took place August 3 1896 at the Wilson home with none of the Vanderbilt family present. Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt, heir to the fortune, awaits as successor after global travels and recent inheritance.

Cornelis Vanderbilt C. Vanderbilt, Jr Vanderbilts Wilson Astors Godets Newport Miss Wilson Tme Vanderbilt Wilson House Il Fifth Avenue Saratoga Europe

Vanderbilts and Grace Wilson Megasociety Romance Ends in Death

Richard Tilson, a Southern born fortune of 20 million dollars, courts Grace Wilson amid Ferrand society intrigues. Grace, famed for dress and vivacity, attracted Mrs Wilson and the heir of a top railroad fortune but failed to meet financial terms. The Vanderbilts showed disapproval at a Patriarchs ball, and death closes the mystery of a dramatic match saga.

Michael Benty Herbert Earl of Pembroke Richard Tilson Wilson Grace America Grace Wilson Ceed ‘Baring M Gould Vanderbilts Miss Wilson Patriarchs

Alfred’s Makeup Description of Vanderbilt

Physical description notes Vanderbilt at about five feet eight inches and 150 pounds with a well built frame. The description mentions a dark and rather pale complexion and continues with additional identifying details.

Vanderbilt

Curb a Cold in One Day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets

Promotion claims a one day cure for colds using laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. The ad states refunds if ineffective and shows B. W. Grove signature on each box.

Sagiete B. W. Grove

Quiet Yale scion Vanderbilt praised and mocked

The piece profiles Young Vanderbilt son of William H Vanderbilt as quiet and reserved, noting his Yale graduation last year and limited social life. Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt is mocked as the class social favorite for keeping to himself, with the Vanderbilt rooms at Vanderbilt Hall tied to the family legacy and Yale deed restrictions.

William H Cornelius Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Yale University Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt Vanerbilt Yale Vanderbilt Hall Cornalius Vanderbilt University Famcily

Cornelius Vanderbilt Sr A Fortunes Financier and Builder of Empire

The obituary outlines Cornelius Vanderbilt Sr born 1843 on Staten Island. It details a vast family fortune from the Commodore lineage, large estate shares to eight siblings, and a $200000 annuity to the mother. Vanderbilt Sr managed investments for siblings and sisters, presided as family financier, built Newport Breakers and a Fifth Avenue townhouse, and pursued steady profitable ventures rather than speculative risk.

Cornelius Vanderbilt, Sr New Dorp Staten Island Commodore America William H Cornelius William K Elliott F. Shepard Hamilton McK. Twombly Fiftyseventh Street Fifth Avenue Jess

Marriage Notice for Chamberlain and Van Tuyll

At 26 St Stephens street at noon on October 25 Dexter H Chamberlain of West Roxbury marries Mrs Florence Van Tuyll with the ceremony conducted by Rev Dr Edward Everett Hale.

Chamberlain St Stephens Street Edward Everett Hale Dexter H. Chamberlain West Roxbury Florence van Tuyll

Catherine Newhall obituary notice in Charlestown

Catherine Newhall wife of Charles H. Newhall and sister of Mrs Julia Manning dies. Funeral from her residence 24 Moulton Street Charlestown on Saturday Oct 28 at 8 30 am high mass at St Catherine's Church. Relatives and friends invited to attend.

Newhall Catherine Charles H. Newhall Julia Manning Moulton Street Charlestown St. Catherine's Church G'Elack

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