Eulogy on Hannibal Hamlin Steadfastness of Purpose
Portrny Maine September 2. The Maine Commandery of the Loyal Legion adopts memorials to Hannibal Hamlin and George Thom. Thomas Reed delivers a tribute praising Hamlin for steadfast honor, honesty, and lifetime service from lawyer to senator, noting his restraint, kindness, and unyielding loyalty. Hamlin’s stand against slavery and his rise from Maine politics to the vice presidency are praised as a model of virtuous public service.
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Portrny
Maine
Military Order of the Loyal Legion
Hannibal Hamlin
George Thom
United States Army
Thomas
Reed
Hamlin
House of Representatives
Washington
United States
Boston
Spain
Republic
Mr. Hamlin
Summer
Mr. Fessenden
Senate of
Mnuch
Mr. Randall
Senate
Augusta
Highrhiis
Lerof
Menodo
Ham
Abraham Lincoln
Sur
Defeat of Hal Pointer at Philadelphia Grand Circuit Meet
Hal Pointer, the famed pacer, suffered defeat at the Philadelphia Driving Park on opening day of the Grand Circuit. Johnston won the fifth heat after Hal Pointer appeared distressed and bled, with Yolo Maid sick and withdrawn. The race pools were declared off amid protests from Johnston bettors, while favorites EL and the 2:29 class race also claimed victories.
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Philadelphia
Penn
Hal Pointer
Philadelphia Driving Park
Johnson
Yole Maid
Yolo Maid
Johnston
Jong
Aache M
S.t
Dehuck
Assaenees
Aloes
Lyn Public Building Site Lynx Sept 2 Rite for New Public Building
The Rite for the new public building site in Lyn has sparked talk after Washington officials selected the site. Assessed values total 15,600 for Massey Hurley Kimball Newhall and others, with a sale price of 33,044 deemed reasonable. Mayor Fogg praises the site as excellent, likely lifting local property values and boosting business.
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Lynx
Fogg
Mr Scott Arrives at Newport In Illness Hopeful Relief
Special report from Newport on September 2 describes J Ex-Congressman W S Scott of Erie Pennsylvania arriving by special train with nineteen family and attendants. He lies ill with a stomach trouble and is under care of Dr Brandis and Dr William Pepper. He rests in a seaside cottage to receive fresh sea air and care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MR. Scott
Newport
W.S. Scott
Erta
Penn
Erie
Brandis
William Pepper
Philadelphia
General Sheridan
Scott
Elils
Age 64 MA State GA Post member commits suicide
Charles K. Angell, a 64 year old member of the Massachusetts Second Regiment and local G A R post at Webster, Webster today, took his life by cutting his throat. He had suffered poor health for several years.
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Ag, A. R
Woreester
Charlet KE. Angell
G. A. BL
Webster
Hoe
Massachusetts Second Regiment
Gaudaur Hanlan Race Off After Early O'Connor Finish
The Gaudaur Hanlan race at Tonontro Ont is canceled amid an earlier finish by Hanlan Koes with O'Connor in the New Minster regatta.
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Tonontro
Hanlan
O'Connor
New Minster
Spurgeon in Frail Health Keeps to Bed
Lonnos Sept 2 reports inquiries into Mr. Spurgeon’s condition show he is very weak and unable to take food, with doctors uncertain about his recovery as he remains confined.
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Spurgeon
Lonnos
New Bicycle Records Set at Hampden Park Trials
In Springfield on September 2, Murphy of the New York Athletic Club set American marks for solid-tire and Berlo of the Manhattan Club equaled the world mark at Hampden Park. Berlo then broke American records on the pneumatic safety mile while Worden of the Manhattan Club captured the American two mile record for pneumatic safety.
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Springfield
Hampden Park
W. F. Murphy
New York Athletic Club
P. J. Berlo
Boston
Murphy
A. B. Rich
A. A. Zimmerman
Mannhattan Athletic Club
Berlo
F. J. Osmand
Berio
G. M. Worden
E. A. McDuffee
W. W.laxis
F. Ss. Graves
Gerl
G. Mintari Worden
Stanhattan Club
Oy EK
A. MacDuffee
Githens
George Taylor
P. J. Berio
George M. Hendee
W. H. Haradon
O. ©. Whipple
J. A. Kryan
A. 0. McGarrett
W. A. Bieslock
T. Shean
H. P. Merrill
D. J. Canary
Disastrous fires rage across towns in September
The Danes Oregon reports a blaze destroying over sixteen blocks with losses between 750000 and 1000000. Willows California records a hotel fire destroying several buildings including the Willows and Union Hotels with losses around 150000. Ichang Shanghai notes rioting burning mission and foreign property with no deaths reported. Holyoke Massachusetts ice houses and surrounding buildings burned at 3 am with a child nearly suffocated and two others escaped. losses total about 10000 and arson is suspected.
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Ore
Willows
Cal
Willows Hotel
Union Hotel
Crawford House
Hocheimer & Co
Shanghai
Ichang
Springfield
Holyoke
South Hadley Falls
Ce Company
GENERAL KIMBALL FOR AUDITOR AT FIFTY-THIRD REUNION
About 140 veterans attended the twenty fourth reunion of the Fifty third Regiment in Fitchburg. Officers elected include General J W Kimball as president and A J D Fessenden as vice president. Next reunion set for Crystal Lake Gardner on Sept 2 1892.
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General Kimball
Graves
Fessenden
Willis
Norcross
David Walker
Lynn
PB. Babbitt
Chapin
J. G. Edgerly
Burnside Association Holds 36th Massachusetts Reunion
Worcester hosts the Burnside Association Thirty-sixth Massachusetts Regiment reunion with about 175 members. Colonel William L. Olin chairs as president. new officers elected include G. O. Henry as president, George A. Porley as vice president, John A. Rice as secretary and treasurer, and avid Boyden as secretary and treasurer. Next reunion planned for Leominster. gathering held at Grand Army Hall.
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Burnside Association
Worcester
Thirty-sixth
Massachusetts Regiment
William L. Olin
G. O. Henry
Falmer
George A. Porley
Baldwinsville
John A. Rice
Avid Boyden
Leominster
Grand Army Hall
Turmoil in Central America as Exiles Spark Grenada Bloodshed
A. T. Rivas and colleagues face opposition to President Sarcasa. Exiles sent away trigger a Grenada revolt with fatalities, including the district governor and troops commander. Troops fire, seven dead, crowd dispersed. Widespread unease spreads across Nicaragua and neighboring states amid frontier troop deployments and possible clashes with Honduras. Guatemala, El Salvador, and Carrillas succession politics heighten tensions as hostilities risk rising in the region.
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A. T. Rivas
E. Guzman
Pedro Ortiz
Sarcasa
Grenada
Nicaragua
Honduras
Salvador
Guatemala
Carrillas
Central America
Pope May Leave Rome If Italian Situation Worsens
Osservatore Humane suggests possible papal departure from Rome to meet peril in Italy. Pope has named J. Heywood of Harvard as private chamberlain. Paris reports a Trafalgar survivor aged 100 honored at Hyeres. Other items note Pan American note reissue, Egyptian cotton crops, Panama incident fallout, and federation votes in Victoria and New South Wales.
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Rome
Osservatore Humane
Italy
J. ©. Heywood
Lady Merton
Heywood
Harvard
Paris
Hyeres
Toulon
Trafalgar
Crantipy
Buenos Ayres
Panco Republico
London
San Salvador
Panama
United States
Senor Galindo
Mexico
Nournr
Victoria
New Zealand
New South Wales
Danvers Church Dedication Marks New Cottage Style Building
The First Parish church in Danvers dedicated its sixth building, and fourth on the site, a cottage style structure finished in ash with cherry pews. The tower clock, pulpit furniture, memorial windows, chapel organ and weather vane were gifts. The ceremony coincided with the 28th anniversary of Reverend C. B. Rice’s settlement, and included readings, anthems, prayers, and speeches on the church’s educational value.
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Danvers
Speclar
Salem Village
G. A. Tapley
Lynn
New England
C. B. Rice
James Richmond
Lyman
Charles F. Holprook
Danversport
George J. Peabody
Augustus Mudge
E. C. Ewing
Maple Street
Hiram P. Putnam
Granville B. Putnam
Boston
John Pike
M. K. Cross
Wall Street Rumor On Union Pacific Creditors’ Fight
In New York on September 2 rumors spread that a breach exists between Union Pacific directors and the Creditors' Committee over extending floating debt. A $100,000 loaning bank demanded payment, sold collateral, and negotiations continue as two large claimants seek representation on the Creditors' Committee with a possible meeting tomorrow.
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New York
Wall Street
Union Pacific Railroad
Willon
Union Pacific Company
Young Garfield Defeated in Caucus for Senate Nomination
James R. Carfell, son of the late President, won the Republican caucus for the district Senate seat including Lake, Ashtabula, Geauga, Portage and Summit counties. E L Lampson of Ashtabula, Foraker’s 1860 lieutenant governor nominee, lost with 105 votes to Garfield’s 65 and pledged support to the nominee in his concession.
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Garfield
Cleveland
James R. Carfell
Lake
Ashtabula
Geauga
Portage
Sumuinit
John Sherman
Senate
E. L. Lampson
Foraker
Lampson
United States
Marriage of Miss Lincoln at Brompton Church in London
Miss Lincoln daughter of the American Minister wed Mr Isham at 1 30 pm in Brompton Paris Church of the Holy Trinity. Archdeacon Farrar officiated with a small semi private ceremony in front of under sixty guests. Church decoration included palms ferns and Easter lilies.
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London
Lincoln
Isham
Brompton Paris
Messrs. White & Anderson
Legation
Farrar
Major Post
Miss Lincoln
Archdeacon Farrar
Jessie Lincoln
Minister Lincoln
Mendelssohn
W. G. Isham
Misa Isham
New York
Edward Isham
Francis and
Hariet Isham
Chicago
United States Legation
City
Henry White
Emory
New
Sartoris
Nettie Grant
Mmne
Lena
Netherlands
John
Pateston
Pavy
Higgins
Delaware
Tamulics
Alliance in Vermont Unites Farmers and Unions for Local Reform
Forty five delegates from the Farmers League local Citizens' Alliance unions and Knights of Labor met at Reriano Vermont to discuss reform. They adopted a local and state reform platform demanding capped government expenses, equal taxation on corporate possessions, a separate agricultural college, a railroad commission, salary and militia expense cuts, and weekly corporate payments.
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Reriano
Farmers’ League
Citizens’ Alliance
Trades Unions
Knights of Labor
Vermont Citizens’ Alliance
National Citizens’ Alliance
Railroad Commission
World’s Fair funding eyed for Columbian Exposition
A Chicago Tribune report states officials may seek 5 million dollars from Congress for the Columbian Exposition with a mortgage on fair receipts if approved. They will ask only for costs to medal awards and juries estimated at 500 thousand to 700 thousand, aiming to keep government aid minimal. Governments medals are viewed as more valued than private medals.
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New York
Chicago
The
Tribune
Treasury
United States
Congress
Special
Joint Committee On Finance
Railroad Strike Renewed at Lake Erie & Western
Freight brake men and conductors on the Lake Erie & Western railroad struck again in Lafayette Indiana. They notified crews in Peru Lima and Indianapolis of action and demanded twelve to sixteen hour shifts and higher pay including 60 for brakemen. They seek three brakemen for local freight crews and oppose handling local freight on through runs.
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Lafayette
Ind
Lake Ernie & Western Railroad
Peru
Lima
Indianapolis
Church Dedication in Middleboro Unitarian Society
The First Unitarian Society of Middleboro dedicates its new Pear street church costing 10000 dollars with lot and furnishings. With 80 members and a 60-member Sunday school, the 1889 organization now marks growth as Rev Grindall Reynolds of Boston preaches. others speak including Rev H N Brown of Brookline and J F Moors of Boston.
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Middleboro
Midpleboro
First Unitarian Society of
William H. Ramsay
Pear Street
Enoch Pratt
Baltimore
Grindall Reypolds
Boston
H. N. Brown
Brookline
J. FF. Moors
D.D
Farewell Reception For Pastor W Z Chase At Ruggles Street
The Ruggles Street Baptist Church held a farewell for Rev. W Z Chase after resignation hopes waned. About 350 attended a vestry service featuring congregational singing and a Nina Ryerson solo. Deacon Burgess presented a silver service to the pastor.
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Ruggles Street Baptist Church
W.z.chase
Nina Ryerson
T. K. Arden
A. K. Mitchell
Burgess
Mary B Wood Weds Henry Hogan at Lynn Home Ceremony
A charming home wedding was held at Charles B Wood's residence at the corner of Summer and South streets in Lynn. Miss Mary B Wood married Henry W Hogan in a ceremony by Rev J W Bliggins of the South Street M E Church. A reception followed with many fine gifts. the couple will reside in Lynn.
Balloon disaster at Oswego fairgrounds ends in death
On September 2 at Oswego county fair grounds, men assisting in anchoring a balloon for an ascent by Professor J. J. Frisbie were sprayed by flame when the balloon caught fire. George R. Woods, 22, of Union Square, became entangled in ropes, was carried 70 feet skyward, then fell feet first and was instantly killed.
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Oswkov
N.Y
Oswego County Fair
J. J. Frisbie
George R. Woods
Union Square
Woods
Undertakers Meet in New England Association Session
The New England Undertakers' Association gathered at the United States Hotel at 10:30 AM with B. F. Foster presiding. Twenty-five candidates were admitted, H. J. Church welcomed the group, and Medical Examiner T. W. Durrell spoke on the undertaker and medical profession relation.
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New England Undertakers’ Association
United States
New England
Ses Sle
Weber Quartette
H. J. Church
Thomas W. Durrell
C. B. Dodge
Westport
Webber Quartette
State Joint Committee on Admin Boards Meets First
The Joint Special Committee on Administrative Boards and Commissions held its first recess meeting in the state capital. Chairman Senator Pinkerton presided with Representatives Tuttle Johnson Mott and Lynch present. Senators McNary and Representative Quincy were absent. Johnson was chosen clerk and tasked to prepare a comprehensive list of commissions with establish dates duties salaries clerks expenses and other data. The panel adjourned to Wednesday at 11 am to hear Harbor and Land Commissioner John K Sanford and General Francis A Walker of the State Topographical Survey.
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Pinkerton
Worcester
Tuttle
Arlington
Johnson
Daverhill
Mott
Taunton
Lynch
Boston
McNary
Suffolk
Quincy
John K. Sanford
Harbor and Land Commission
Francis A. Walker
State Topographical Survey
Pilgrim Wins Close Win In Winthrop Yacht Club Race
The Pilgrim defeated the Nimbus by 1 minute 20 seconds in corrected time to win the championship race on the regular club course at Winthrop Yacht Club. A southeast breeze favored fast times with Pilgrim shown at 1 01 06, Nimbus 1 02 25, Alda 1 14 22.
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Winthrop Yacht Club
Pilgrim
The Fisheries Question heard by Senate committee
Senators Morrill and McPherson, members of the Sen atorial Fishery Sub Committee, were in the city for hearings. McPherson then went to Montreal to engage Dominion Government representatives and seek cooperation on a mutual understanding between the two countries. The committee plans several hearings along the coast before finalizing its report.
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Morrill
Vermont
McPherson
New Jersey
Montreal
Dominion
Boston
Eastport
Unitarian Minister Walter F. Greenman Installed
In Firenarna on September 2 the Rev Walter F Greenman was installed as pastor of the Unitarian Church. A 5 o'clock reception and 6 o'clock supper followed. Sermon by Rev E A Horton of Boston and charge to the people by Rev W H Pierson of Somerville, the church’s late pastor. Several other clergymen participated.
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Firenarna
Walter F. Greenman
Unitarian Church
E. A. Horton
Boston
W. H. Pierson
Somerville
Races at Rockdale Opened With Notable Wins
Peranody notes a large crowd at Rockdale Riding Park for the fall meet. Winners included Sylvester K in the 2:37 class and Johnny Knott in the 2:26 class, with several good races reported.
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Rockdale
Peranody
Sylvester K
Johnny Knott
Governors Russell and Matthews Agree to Review Labor Day Parade
Letters from Governor William E Russell of Massachusetts and Mayor N Matthews Jr accept invitations to review the Labor Day procession. Russell praises labor and the Commonwealth’s interest in workers, while Matthews notes plans to attend after hay fever concerns and will arrive Sept 6 to review Sept 7.
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Russell
Matthews
Frank McCarthy
Eliot Street
State House
Commonwealth
William E. Russell Jefferson
N. H
McCarthy, Esq
Tam
N. Matthews, JR
Suburban residents hear Choate on elevated railway plan
President Choate testified before the Rapid Transit Commissioners in an executive session about an elevated railway scheme for downtown Boston. Hearings for suburban districts begin next week with East Boston residents invited to attend on Tuesday at 11 o'clock to present complaints and remedies. Fireworks at the Pines dazzle 6000 spectators as three Boston firms showcase fountains, a locomotive, and a waterfall for a cash prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choate
Old Colony
Rapid Transit Commissioners
Boston
Point of Pines
Jack Mason Rumor About Return to Museum Debunked
A Post reporter observed Emery of the Museum staff who dismissed the tale that Jack Mason would return to resume his old position. The report appears unfounded and likely contrived for someone’s benefit.
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Jack
Jack Mason
Post
Emery
Lincoln Boat Club Carnival Lights Up lake with flotilla
Lincoln, Sept. 2. The Lincoln Boat Club held a lake carnival that drew about 100 boats circling the lake and ended with a ball at the club house. The event was described as a brilliant success by attendees and organizers.
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Lincoln Boat Club
Lincoln
New York Governor Race Looks to Wadsworth as Favorite
Factional doubts sweep the GOP in New York as Andrew White and ex mayor Philip Becker lose support. General James Wadsworth of Geneseo emerges as the admitted front runner, though many prefer Sloat Fassett as the top choice with Wadsworth second. Objections touch White on suffrage remarks and Becker on past issues, leaving the field in flux.
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New York
Evening Post
Andrew D. White
Philip Becker
Buffalo
White
Becker
James W. Wadsworth
Geneseo
J. Sloat Fassett
Wadsworth
Puritan
Pilgrim
Plymouth
Providence
Pullman
Park Square
Doston
Fall River
Gaya
Newport
Loston
Annex Nout
Pier 28
N. RB
Jersey City
Brooklyn
Asplenaida Orchestra
Boston
Old State House
Cor
Washington and
State Streets
Park Square Station
Old Colony Railroad
Fall River Line
J. Kh. Kendrick
Geo. L. Connor
H. Palmer
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Bgan
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U. P
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Happy Undertakers
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George W. Head
Utica
George Haywood
Gardner
Mass
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Thornpike
A. E. Allen
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W. &. Cushing
George St. Lobes
C. A. Pierson
Concord
N.H
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Andover
Barton L. Damon
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LD. Langley
R. L
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East Greenwich
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Big Rapids
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New London
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McBurney
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A. J. Leskin
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A. D. Nute
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Toronto
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George A. Eddy
Leavenworth
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George KR. Vess
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Burlington
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Percy Wyman
F.P. Brown
Titusville
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Rieagobia Omng
C. Locke
Portsmouth
W. A. Castie
L. L. Morgan
S. P. Everett
W. Sargent
Charles V. Marsh
Elwood McGuire
Richmond
G. B. Haines
Harles H. Cocke
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Minneapolis
Wheeler
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Charles Scott, Jr
Haverhill
Furber
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Wolfboro
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Malone
N. Y
J. M. Jordan
Saganaba Me
N. P. Martin
Sidney
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C. M. Putnam
Saratoga Springs
W. W. Haskins
Fayette
Aia
F. O. Burris
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Fred S. Ramsey
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Johnson & CO
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Sudbury St
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SAPES
E. C. Morris & CO
NEW England Mutual Life Insurance Co
Post Office Square
Massachusetts
Benj. F. Stevens
JOS
M. Giglbens
Ss. F. Trull
WM. B. Turner
New Hampshire Trust Co
Manchester
Devonshire Street
Fts
E. van Noorden & CO
Harrison Ave
Kharnards& CO
Temple Vince
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Middlesex
Joseph Lovering
W. B.S. Gay
Richard Ohrey
Cambridge
Boston Post
Mitess
George M. Brooks
Esantre
J. Il. Tyler
Register
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Sarah
Jane Playle
Edward Fesser Playle
John Play L
Poston
Boward Fesser Playle
O'Tice
Michael Larkin
Mannah Larkin
F. J. Mayrer
East Boston Company
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