Erie Tax Cases Probed at East Cambridge Court
The Erie cases opened in the superior court and resumed before Judge Hardy. City Clerk Cadman testified on 1889 city official elections and records while defense objected to several points. Witnesses described the stock held by Erie directors valued at 160000 dollars each, with expert input from Edward B. Peirce of Lowell and Robert Read detailing the 1889 investigation into stock held in trust by directors.
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Erie
Superior Court
East Cambridge
Hardy
G. P. Cadman
Harvey N. Shepard
Cadman
City Hall
Pest
Frank M. Dowling
Common Council
Robert L. Read
Shepard
Qua
Read
George F. Cheney
Abel Wheeler
Abel Whee
Charles J. Gildden
Asa C. Russell
James W. Bennett
Francis Jewett
A" Sprague
James W. C
Mr. Wheeler
John J. Donovan
Middlesex
SS. S m2
Edward Poster Coburn
Lowell
Eaid County
Seid Court
Charles H. Coburn
A. L
Lowell Daily Courier
Cuantes J. McInrine
Ss. H. Folsom
Question on stock value assessment in Northwestern case
The witness and others discuss how stock value was set, noting lack of records showing Glidden owned stock and that Peirce took trips out of town. The assessor Edgell corroborates the assessment records as the case pauses with a resumption planned for Tuesday.
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Northwestern
Southwestern
Fred N. Edgell
Spirit of Christmas Fills Vestry of First Universalist Church
The First Universalist Church vestry hosted its regular monthly supper and social with unusually large attendance. After supper an entertainment featured songs by Mrs. Sherburne, mandolin pieces by Miss Whitcomb and Miss Lawrence, recitations by Hazel Brainerd, and a drill by 14 costumed young ladies. Committee members included Mrs. Peck as chair and several others.
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First Universalist Church
Sherburne
Hazel Brainerd
Folowing
Peck
Sprague
D. A. Swan
W. F. Lane
M. B Randlett
Mark Adams
Susie Tyler
Ella Morse
E. J. Carleton
Annie Silcox
David Chase
Thalia Club Presents Mr Bob Comedy at Unitarian Vestry
The Thalia Club staged the two act comedy Mr Bob at the Unitarian church vestry last evening. Cast includes Philip Royson Robert Faulkner Robert Brown Jenkins the Butler Rebecca Luke a Maiden Lady Her Niece Marion Bryant Nicknamed Bob Miss Flossie Plunkett Miss Alice Faulkner and Miss Elsie Boutwell led by a skilled amateur cast.
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Thalia Club
Bob
Unitarian Church
Philip Royson
Robert Faulkner
Robert Brown
Harold Nickerson Jenkins
Roy Lovejoy
Rebecca
Luke
Ruth Coburn
Elsie Boutwell
Marion Bryant
Flossie Plunkett
Alice Faulkner
Alleged Lowell Robbers Plead Not Guilty in Dover Court
Jeremiah Sullivan, William Burke and John Farron, charged with robbing Jas. Manning of Lowell of a gold watch, chain and money in a Boston & Maine freight yard freight car, were arraigned in the Dover police court. They pleaded not guilty and were held for the February term of the supreme court in bonds of $500 each.
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Jeremiah Sullivan
Wiliam Burke
John Farron
Jas. Manning
Lowell
Mass
Boston & Maine
Dover
N. H
Supreme Court
Mathews Hold Meeting in Mansur Block Hall
The Mathews held an evening meeting in Mansur block with Vice-President John A. McKenna presiding. Seven propositions and four admissions were discussed. A February production of The Politician was agreed, cast pending. An anniversary report outlined a celebration for the society’s incorporation on Tuesday January 3, with officer installations and next six months’ elections planned for the following Tuesday.
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Mathews
Hell In
Mansur
John A. McKenna
Roland Reed
First Dance and Cake Walk by W A S Social Club
Prescott hall hosted the first dance and cake walk under the W A S social club umbrellas last night with a large committee led by General manager George Keefe and John McGuan as assistant general manager. Hood’s Sarsaparilla is promoted as a cure for rheumatism by purifying the blood and strengthening the system.
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Prescott Hall
George Keefe
John McGuan
John Whitelead
Vinton Farrington
Charles Marshall
George Grady
Frank O'Neil
Jos. Carey
John H. Drury
William Connors
Peter Ball
W. A. Ingham
Thos. McMahon
Joseph Quigley
James Cahill
Thos. McWilliams
Connie O'Neil
Peter Flood
Jas, Whitehead
Joseph McDermot
Mitchell Grey
Thomas Sharkey
John Green
John Murphy
Timothy Finnegan
Hood's
Contest of Brother John Not Sustained by the Court
Probate court judges McIntire and Lawton heard the Sparks will case with John F Sparks opposing view. The will was signed by Thomas J Sparks in the presence of witnesses including John W McEvoy, with witnesses Martin Herrar and Michael J Maher testifying. No opposing witnesses were produced and the court admitted the will. In the afternoon session Judge Lawton opened a contempt petition for Margaret Judge against her husband Thomas Jwize for nonpayment of support per a July decree, and the case was postponed to December 27 to allow for possible execution before adjournment.
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McIntire
Lawton
Thomas J. Sparks
John F. Sparks
John Jr
John J. Hogan
James F. Owens
John W. McEvoy
Margaret
Thomas Jwize
Charlies Cowley
Thomas
John W. McEevoy
Margaret Judge
Inside a Boston candy manufactory at Harry Richardson's
The journalist toured Harry Richardson's confectionery at 26 Merrimack street and saw a large new oven and modern mixing and cookie-making machines. The shop emphasizes cleanliness and uses the finest sugar. Richardson's produces chocolates bon bons enamels and a wide array of confections including Christmas candy canes and wedding bricks of ice cream and puddings for parties.
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Harry Richardson
Merrimack Street
Richardson's
Harry Richardsons
Kirk Street Church Men's League Discusses Work Plan
The Kirk Street Church Society held a winter social in the church vestry. After a supper the Men’s league discussed its work and methods to enhance effectiveness.
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Kirk Street Church Society
Men's League
Kirk Street
Merrimack Woolen Mills Elects New Board At Dracut Meeting
Stockholders met at the mill office in Dracut to discuss private rent matters and elect a new board. John A. Fisher was named president with E A Smith as vice president, August Fels treasurer, P F Sullivan clerk, and directors M S Bernheimer P Kelley and Herman Adler.
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Merrimack Woolen Mills
Dracut
John A. Fisher
E. A. Smith
August Fels
P. F. Sullivan
M. S. Bernheimer
P. Kelley
Herman Adler
Gift Drive to Orphanage Seeks Toys Candy and Books
A call to donate a Merry Christmas to the Theodore Edson orphanage for little boys. Gifts of toys candy and books gratefully welcomed at No 13 Anne Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Edson
Anne Street
Polo in India Cup Ride Ends in Big Crash and Win
Kipling’s Day’s Work describes a dramatic polo finish as The Maltese Cat maneuvers through a wild rush of seven ponies. Lutyens nails a final goal despite a broken post while crowds cheer and pipes play.
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India
Lutyens
Shikast
Powell
Boeing
Panelil
Archangels
Rudyard Kipling
Doubleday & McClure Co
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Adsrman Peirce
Spirit OF Christmas
Mr. Bob
New York
Ement
Rorner
R. J. Horner & Co
Econ Musee
Hornes & Co
Boyle Bros
Boston
Washington Street
Union Station
Teeras
Brother John
Harry Richardson’s
Ton
Brent
Gredit
Bright, Sears & Co
New York Market
Cotton Oil
U.seather
American Sugar
Atchison
Atchison, Prd
American Tobacc
Brooklin Rh. T. Can. Southern
Chesa, & C
N. W. Co. BE
People’s Gas
St. Paul
D. C
Erie Rail
Louisville
East Manhattan
Missouri Pacific
National Lead
N. Y
Pac
Northern
Ifi Pacific Math
Phila
Reading
Pullman
So. Ky
T. Cy. & Teeeseeeee Union Pac
Union Pac
Pic
U.S. Leather
Western Union Whee & L. E
Butte & Bei Centennial
Montana
Oid Dorsinion
Quincy
Bay State
Dom
Con
Bei Tel
Lilri
Oes
A. G. Pollard & CO
Durant’s
Central and
Middle Streets
H. P. Arbecan
Banker & Broker
Exchange Place
B. S. Stephenson
M.D
N. W. Stephenson
Lapham & Hyde’s
Merrimack St
Monument Sq
Ricmanalion’s
Pres Ott Street
Conway Transfer Co
Northern Depot
cI’ry Morgue
Charles H. Molloy
Market St
A.W. Brown
Middlesex Street
Massachusetts
Mechanics Savings Bank
Grove Street
Charles C. Hutchinson
Treas
Christmas Books
S. S
Will Carleton
Nettie Blanchan
G. O. Sheilds
Magic City
Oliver Optic
Longfellow
Whittier
Emerson
Saxe
Taylors
Browning
Cambridge
Louisa M. Alcott
E. P. Roe
Holy Land
Sept
A. G Pollard & CO
Merrimack, Palmer and
O'Donnell & Gilbride Co
the Furniture Department
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