Old Baltimore Stock Exchange Was Social Club
Baltimore's stock exchange, founded February 26, 1838, began as a social place with merry afternoons and pranks. It has since become conservative, with little matching the bustling New York market. The first trade listed was three shares of water stock at 67 cents, amid early curiosities like Spanish doubloons.
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Baltimore
Baltimore Stock Exchange
Baltimore Exchange
New York Exchange
Baltimore Stock Bureau
The Early Exchange And Its Quirky Rules Of 1884
After nine months the original exchange went out of existence and in July 1884 reorganized with seven members. It was said to be a social club with strict rules. cuspidors could be fined or placed on seats, and a holiday could be proclaimed. Today trading favors rail and utility shares with few sensational issues, totaling 5421 shares and 50000 dollars in bonds. The exchange has its own building in the city’s banking district.
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Twenty eight men meet for church class election in New London
In New London Gwendolyn Parnell reports that twenty eight members of the Men's Bible Class of the 1st M. Sr. Church held a combined business and social meeting last Thursday. A six thirty dinner featured meat loaf scalloped potatoes lima beans pickles bread butter raisin pie and coffee served by a committee led by Lee Teets Reid Culbertson and Clair Griffin with wives aiding in prep and service. After dinner class president G. G. Swanger opened the meeting and announced the upcoming officer elections.
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1St
M. Sr. Church
Lee Teets
Reid Culbertson
Clair Griffin
G. G. Swanger
Dinner party elects officers and praises committee
The nominating committee led by R C Cox and C U McDaniels reported officers including Clair Griffin president George Fetterman 1st vice president Lee Teets 2nd vice president Lehman secretary Le B Kirkpatrick treasurer and committee chairs for teachers W Setterfield Griffin Swanger flowers and Nelson Parnell McDaniels Lehman for entertainment. The gathering approved a vote of thanks to the committee and wives. A program followed with remarks by L L Leech R C Cox G G Swanger C D Setterfield and J W Nelson, plus a male quartet and the group sang Let the Lower Lights be Burning. A few social items concluded the page.
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Messrs
R. C. Cox
C. U. McDaniels
Clair Griffin
George Fetterman
Lee Teets
Mr. Lehman
le. B. Kirkpatrick
C. U
J. W. Nelson
Henry Parnell
Reid Culbertson
L. L. Leech
G. G. Swanger
C. D. Setterfield
Maleuartet
Nelson
Parnell
McDaniels
Lehman
Odd Fellows meet in hall with social games
Nearly forty members gathered at Odd Fellows Hall on Wednesday evening. After business approval, members moved to lodge rooms for cigars and socialization. Four cribbage tables, plus pedro, pinochle, and billiards, followed. A monthly smoker was unanimously planned, with visiting members from Walton Greenwich and surrounding areas. A cribbage tournament was praised as boosting interest among New London players. P N Burk notes Charles Burk plans to leave for Texas Monday. Fordette Garment Factory, a maker of house aprons, began operations here this past week.
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Pedro
Walton
Greenwich
New London
P. Nf. Burk
Charles Burk
Texas
Fordette Garment Factory
Mrs Sophia Markham 85 Dies at Home in Friday Morning
Mrs Sophia Markham aged 85 died at her home at four p m Friday morning death attributed to old age Funeral arrangements pending arrival of her brother Benjamin Redner of Syracuse NY Her husband Seneca Merton and a daughter Pat preceded her in death Surviving are two brothers Fitch Funeral Home is in charge
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Sophia Markham
Benjamin Redner
Syracuse
Seneca Mer’thon
Pat
Fitch Funeral Home
Burk Family Visitors From Bellevue
Mr and Mrs Charles Burk of Bellevue visited Thursday at the home of his brother and family Mr and Mrs C ir Burk Friday they called on Burks mother Mrs Burk's son and daughter-in-law were also mentioned in the reception
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Charles Burk
Bellevue
C. Ir. Burk
Mr. Burk
Death Notice for Leroy Thompson Former New London Resident
Word has come of the death of Mr. Leroy Thompson a former New Londoner at the Soldier's Home in Sandusky. Funeral services will be held Saturday January 26 at 2.00 pm at the residence of Mr. Harry Netlellan on South Main Street.
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Leroy Thompson
New
Injury suit against Akron Canton & Youngstown Railway
Mr. Harry Brightman filed a suit alleging damage caused by the Akron Canton & Youngstown Railway in a case carried from an earlier action. The report notes the ongoing legal proceedings and parties involved in the dispute.
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Harry Brightman
Akron, Canton & Youngstown Railway
Notable Fire Settlement and Local Obituary Notes
Property loss from fire led to a 600 dollar settlement after a suit. Fifty acres destroyed. Supreme Court in Columbus affirmed the award on review. John Luxon learns of his sister Agnes Petherick’s death in Lancashire, England at age 83. Another sister survives there. Luxon, age 95, remains hale. Neal Ellis of Loraly Ohio welcomed a son born January 23, with the Ellises well known to New Lon-.
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Columbus
John Luxon
Agnes Petherick
Lancashire
England
Luxon
Neal Ellis
Loralv
Ohio
Ellis
New Lon
Ashland Job Move Of Local Worker Misa Eva Willis
Misa Eva Willis, employed by C. K. Ward Co. in this city for the past year, has accepted a position with a business house in Ashland Ohio. Don, who has been in the meat business here, is mentioned in connection with the note.
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Misa Eva Willis
C. K. Ward Co
Ashland
Ohio
American purchases English book store in London
Friendship between an American and an English book lover saved Sotheran's, the century old London bookseller. Gabriel Wells, a New York bibliographer, bought the firm to prevent sale under Henry Cecell Sotheran's will, preserving jobs for staff at Piccadilly and the Strand locations.
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London
Sotheran
Piccadilly
Strand
Gabriel Wells
New York
J. H. Stonehouse
Jewelers Seek Platinum Purity Seal Amid Counterfeit Fears
Leading American jewelers urge adoption of a distinctive label or name for pure platinum pieces to deter unscrupulous makers from selling jewelry alloyed with cheaper metals. They argue a recognizable mark would protect consumers and preserve platinum’s integrity and value across the market.
California Almond Crop and Imports Figures
California produced about 99 percent of the domestic almonds and this year’s crop is estimated at 27,000,000. The United States imports about 88,000,000 pounds.
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California
United States
Residence Public Liability Coverage Prospect
Public notice for residential liability insurance offering sidewalk and frontage hazard coverage at $65 per year with a $12.50 down payment. Issued by FRANK A. SMITH & BRO, located at 201 Elyria Blk.
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Frank A. Smith & Bro
Elyria Blk
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Elykia Sav
Just Bid
Eee
PY Yana
NYAS
Gwendolyn Parnell
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Middle Ave
Europe
The
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Smith Brothers
Mr. A. Melvin
J. Neff
Akron
E. Roasberry
Florida
F. C. Culbertson
Ruggles
H. Reid Culbertson
H. W. Stewart
Vermilion
Vermilion Boys
Birmingham
Norwalk
NEW London Lodge
New Tandon Lodge
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Jim
Pim
Mas. R. Ricaxaono
Triple Action
Sandusky
Don
West Side Lumber & Coal Co
Automotive Parts
Smith & Dirlam
E. 2Nd Street
C.B.K. Home Outfit
Radiolas
Easy Arms
Davenport
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