Colonel Boies Dies Suddenly in Scranton
Colonel Henry M. Boies, prominent Scranton figure, died suddenly on a train returning from Washington after a narrow escape from pain and shock. Born 1837 in Lee Massachusetts, he led a storied career in business and public service, guiding steel and powder concerns and supporting cultural, charitable, and civic institutions. He leaves a second wife, a daughter of Thomas Dickson, and several children from his first marriage.
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Staton
Fell
Scranton
Bowe
Litbrary
Colonel Boiet
Lee Mass
France
Chicago
Pivoll
Lafin, Bolee & Tarek
Uch
Thirenth Regiment
Bolen
Industria
Cole
Taira
Board of Trade
Scranton Club
TMCA
Seaver
Board of
Charitia
Boles
Thomas Dickson
Scraton
Death of Douglass Smith Wilkesbarre leader dies after brief illness
Prominent Wilkesbarre resident Douglass Smith, 62, died after a brief illness stemming from a heavy cold, with pneumonia developing late. Born in Philadelphia, he lived in Wilkesbarre about 40 years, held a post as postmaster 25 years ago, and served as superintendent of Westminster Presbyterian Sunday School for four decades. He leaves a wife and three children. Also notes orders for breaker boy certificates issued by James Roderick to mines in the region, requiring underage workers to prove age. Berry's promotes immediate purchase.
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Wilkesbarre
Wilkestarre
Douglass Smith
Dor
Jetc
Wthich
Whiteman & Patterson
Wyoming Valley Toe Co
Viikertarre
Smitt
First Presbyterian Church
Westminster Presbyteriay
Ertificates
Breaker Boys
Met Roderick
James Roderick
Testate
Imspec
Berry's
Law Points And Maritime Indorsements In Negotiable Instruments
A historical note discusses the enforceability of indorsements on negotiable notes and the rights of a bank or purchaser in cases of late delivery or detention. It touches on warehouse receipts, carrier liability, and the negotiability of notes in the hands of a bona fide purchaser.
Pretty handles and sets offered in metal finishes
Indies and gents present a small ad touting gold filled silver and pearl handles and vanity sets. It highlights prices for toilet sets in silver and gold plate two-piece comb and brush with cheaper offerings than competitors and a three-piece set including comb brush and French mirror offered at a fraction of the usual $2.50 price.
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Indies
Gents
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Gilroy
Tigue
Oxford
Gilroy & Tigue
Broad
Pittston
North Star Blankets
Sair
Globe Warehouse
Bevan
Colonel Bois
Boston
Bastion of the Home Library
Beasm
P&s
Zibaline
Melrose
Frid
Welen
Ayer
MLN
Ear
Eiecaenica
Uae
Roger Bros
Jewelry Store
Sacks and Brown
Ebony
Julius B. Freed
THE
Eclipse Shoe Parlor
Ralston Health
Wooke & Co
Louis Heels
Walter
Barritt
Main ST
Beige
Luzerne Avene
West Pitts
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