A SILVERMITH'S SON ADMITS TO MURDER
Dublin
A private soldier of the 67th regiment now lying at Portobello Barracks, was charged at College-street police-office, Dublin, on Wednesday evening week, with being absent from quarters without leave. On being given into custody, he asked for pen and paper, remarking to the inspector that he would surprise him. His request being complied with, he stated that his name was George Hill, was a native of London, and son of a silversmith residing at Temple-bar, in the city; that he was the murderer of Eliza Grimwood, whose death caused such a sensation in London some years ago. The prisoner at the time was under the influence of liquor. The prisoner was brought before the magistrates on Thursday. After proper caution being given, he was asked by Alderman Tyndall if he had any communication relative to his disclosures of last evening to make. He replied, after some minutes hesitation, that he had nothing further to state at present; but he begged to be understood that he retracted nothing that he had stated. He was then remanded.
Source: The Cardiff and Merthyr Guardian - 30th August 1845
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THE CLEVELAND GEM
New York
Simon Dessau, the New York diamond importer, on the day after election commenced cutting a very large diamond, weighing 78 karats, which will weigh 40 to 50 karats when finished. It is without a flaw and will be worth $40,000 to $50,000 when cut. Mr. Dessau has named it "The Cleveland Gem," and as such promises to become historical, being the largest and most perfect gem ever cut on the American Continent. The stone was shown when partly finished to Gov. Cleveland, who was much pleased with the compliment. It will be sent to the New Orleans Eposition. This New World's Koh-i-noor was found at the Cape of Good Hope about eight years ago, and has been owned by English brokers until about two months ago, when Mr. Dessau bought it.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - December 1884
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New York
Simon Dessau, the New York diamond importer, on the day after election commenced cutting a very large diamond, weighing 78 karats, which will weigh 40 to 50 karats when finished. It is without a flaw and will be worth $40,000 to $50,000 when cut. Mr. Dessau has named it "The Cleveland Gem," and as such promises to become historical, being the largest and most perfect gem ever cut on the American Continent. The stone was shown when partly finished to Gov. Cleveland, who was much pleased with the compliment. It will be sent to the New Orleans Eposition. This New World's Koh-i-noor was found at the Cape of Good Hope about eight years ago, and has been owned by English brokers until about two months ago, when Mr. Dessau bought it.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - December 1884
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AN UNGRATEFUL JEWELER
Newark, New Jersey
John Messner, a jeweler, called upon Judge Krueger a few days ago and said he was destitute. Messner had $1,900 in the Newark Savings Institution some years ago, which he alleges he was defrauded of. The Judge gave Messner some money, and the jeweler's bank book was handed to him for examination. Upon investigation Judge Krueger found that there was only 23 cents to Messner's credit. The next day Messner returned to Judge Krueger's office and demanded his bank book, using threatening language, and striking the Judge in the face. He was ejected from the office and arrested.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 3rd January 1894
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Newark, New Jersey
John Messner, a jeweler, called upon Judge Krueger a few days ago and said he was destitute. Messner had $1,900 in the Newark Savings Institution some years ago, which he alleges he was defrauded of. The Judge gave Messner some money, and the jeweler's bank book was handed to him for examination. Upon investigation Judge Krueger found that there was only 23 cents to Messner's credit. The next day Messner returned to Judge Krueger's office and demanded his bank book, using threatening language, and striking the Judge in the face. He was ejected from the office and arrested.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 3rd January 1894
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NEWBURYPORT SILVER COMPANY
Keene, New Hampshire
At the annual meeting of the Newburyport Silver Co. of Keene, N. H., manufacturers of sterling silver wares, it was voted to increase the capital stock to $350,000
Source: The Brass World and Platers' Guide - April 1912
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Keene, New Hampshire
At the annual meeting of the Newburyport Silver Co. of Keene, N. H., manufacturers of sterling silver wares, it was voted to increase the capital stock to $350,000
Source: The Brass World and Platers' Guide - April 1912
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SILVERSMITH'S TRAVELLER CAUGHT OUT
London
At the Clerkenwell Police-court, on Friday, Frederick Tweedie, a commission traveller, was charged before Mr. D'Eyncourt with stealing a number of gold and silver watches, valued at £138 11s., belonging to his master, a silversmith, of Red Lion-square, Holborn. The prisoner being suspected of misappropriating the property, his lodgings were searched, and a number of pawnbrokers' duplicates relating to the watches were found there. The prisoner did not deny the charge, and was remanded.
Source: The North Wales Chronicle - 14th August 1858
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London
At the Clerkenwell Police-court, on Friday, Frederick Tweedie, a commission traveller, was charged before Mr. D'Eyncourt with stealing a number of gold and silver watches, valued at £138 11s., belonging to his master, a silversmith, of Red Lion-square, Holborn. The prisoner being suspected of misappropriating the property, his lodgings were searched, and a number of pawnbrokers' duplicates relating to the watches were found there. The prisoner did not deny the charge, and was remanded.
Source: The North Wales Chronicle - 14th August 1858
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THE QUEEN ANNE PLATE SCANDAL
London
Some time ago a lady purchased some diamonds and some “ Queen Anne " silver. She had occasion to have the setting of one of the diamonds looked to. When the bill for this was sent to her it was couched as follows :—“ For refixing the setting of a Cape diamond.” On this she took her diamonds to an expert, who declared that they came, not from Brazil, but from the Cape. She thought therefore that she would inquire into the authenticity of her “ Queen Anne silver.” It was soon discovered, either that the Queen Anne hall-mark had been forged, or that it had been taken from smaller articles and introduced into the larger pieces of plate. The Goldsmiths' Company threaten to impose a fine of several thousand pounds on the silversmith of whom she purchased the silver. It may be that he himself was deceived, and bought the silver under an error, but, be this as it may, it seems to me most desirable in the public interests, and in the interests of the silversmith who has an extensive establishment in the West-end, that this matter should not be hushed up, but should be publicly investigated. The profit on spurious Queen Anne silver is, I need not say, enormous, for it fetches between £2 and £3 per ounce.
Source: The Truth - 26th February 1880
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London
Some time ago a lady purchased some diamonds and some “ Queen Anne " silver. She had occasion to have the setting of one of the diamonds looked to. When the bill for this was sent to her it was couched as follows :—“ For refixing the setting of a Cape diamond.” On this she took her diamonds to an expert, who declared that they came, not from Brazil, but from the Cape. She thought therefore that she would inquire into the authenticity of her “ Queen Anne silver.” It was soon discovered, either that the Queen Anne hall-mark had been forged, or that it had been taken from smaller articles and introduced into the larger pieces of plate. The Goldsmiths' Company threaten to impose a fine of several thousand pounds on the silversmith of whom she purchased the silver. It may be that he himself was deceived, and bought the silver under an error, but, be this as it may, it seems to me most desirable in the public interests, and in the interests of the silversmith who has an extensive establishment in the West-end, that this matter should not be hushed up, but should be publicly investigated. The profit on spurious Queen Anne silver is, I need not say, enormous, for it fetches between £2 and £3 per ounce.
Source: The Truth - 26th February 1880
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THE QUEEN ANNE PLATE SCANDAL - (II)
London
Messrs. Walker & Battiscombe, solicitors, write to say that their attention has been called to the statements contained in this journal relating to an “alleged scandal as to the sale of plate and diamonds,” and that as the matter is the subject of legal proceedings in which “ our client is the defendant," any further comments “ will be made at your peril and with notice of the proceedings before referred to, and we shall, without further notice, proceed to put the law in force against you." I am not aware of any law which has been violated. It is unquestionable that certain diamonds were sold at a price which experts declare to be above their value, and it is also unquestionable that a considerable amount of “Queen Anne plate” has been sold, which is declared by the experts of the Goldsmiths’ Hall to have been manufactured very lately. As regards the diamonds, their value may be a matter of opinion; but as regards the plate, there can be no two opinions on the necessity of the public being protected by a public investigation, in order that, if the persons guilty of having either sold it knowing it to be spurious, or those guilty of having manufactured it, can be discovered, they may be punished as the law directs. Now that Messrs. Walker & Battiscombe have stated that their “ client ” (whose name they do not mention) is the defendant in legal proceedings arising out of this matter, it would, of course, be improper to discuss the matter further. My object has been to insist upon an investigation, and I venture to think that the cause of justice would be aided were the Goldsmiths’ Company to offer a considerable reward to any one who will come forward with evidence to show by whom, or by whose orders, the spurious Queen Anne plate has been manufactured.
Source: The Truth - 18th March 1880
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London
Messrs. Walker & Battiscombe, solicitors, write to say that their attention has been called to the statements contained in this journal relating to an “alleged scandal as to the sale of plate and diamonds,” and that as the matter is the subject of legal proceedings in which “ our client is the defendant," any further comments “ will be made at your peril and with notice of the proceedings before referred to, and we shall, without further notice, proceed to put the law in force against you." I am not aware of any law which has been violated. It is unquestionable that certain diamonds were sold at a price which experts declare to be above their value, and it is also unquestionable that a considerable amount of “Queen Anne plate” has been sold, which is declared by the experts of the Goldsmiths’ Hall to have been manufactured very lately. As regards the diamonds, their value may be a matter of opinion; but as regards the plate, there can be no two opinions on the necessity of the public being protected by a public investigation, in order that, if the persons guilty of having either sold it knowing it to be spurious, or those guilty of having manufactured it, can be discovered, they may be punished as the law directs. Now that Messrs. Walker & Battiscombe have stated that their “ client ” (whose name they do not mention) is the defendant in legal proceedings arising out of this matter, it would, of course, be improper to discuss the matter further. My object has been to insist upon an investigation, and I venture to think that the cause of justice would be aided were the Goldsmiths’ Company to offer a considerable reward to any one who will come forward with evidence to show by whom, or by whose orders, the spurious Queen Anne plate has been manufactured.
Source: The Truth - 18th March 1880
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EXPLOSION IN A JEWELRY FACTORY
Attleboro, Massachusetts
Attleboro, Mass., March 18. — A loud detonation and great volume of smoke attending a trivial fire in the factory of the Chas. M. Robbins Co., Saturday morning, caused a semi-panic in the plant and also in the factories of the Bay State Optical Co. and the Fontneau & Cook Co., located on the two floors above. The explosion took place at 7.45.
A carpenter had entered the Robbins coloring room to repair the blower apparatus used to carry the acid fumes to a flue running up the outside of the building to a point a little above the roof. It had not been working properly and fumes had gathered inside the room. The workman bore in his hand a lighted candle, and as he entered there was a puff, then a loud roar, and then a choking volume of smoke.
The location of the fire prevented the help leaving by the usual exit, and all hastened to a door at the back of the building. Others leaped from windows, two young women fainted and were carried to nearby houses. The employes in the factories on the two upper floors heard the sound, saw the smoke, and heard the rush of feet below, and promptly started for the exits. Some, in greater anxiety, threw open windows and cried for ladders. Two short ladders used on the premises were raised, but by that time the fire apparatus had reached the scene. All the flame that could be found was inside the flue leading up the outer wall of the factory, and this was at once extinguished. The total loss will be under $100, and after a few minutes work was resumed.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 20th March 1907
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Attleboro, Massachusetts
Attleboro, Mass., March 18. — A loud detonation and great volume of smoke attending a trivial fire in the factory of the Chas. M. Robbins Co., Saturday morning, caused a semi-panic in the plant and also in the factories of the Bay State Optical Co. and the Fontneau & Cook Co., located on the two floors above. The explosion took place at 7.45.
A carpenter had entered the Robbins coloring room to repair the blower apparatus used to carry the acid fumes to a flue running up the outside of the building to a point a little above the roof. It had not been working properly and fumes had gathered inside the room. The workman bore in his hand a lighted candle, and as he entered there was a puff, then a loud roar, and then a choking volume of smoke.
The location of the fire prevented the help leaving by the usual exit, and all hastened to a door at the back of the building. Others leaped from windows, two young women fainted and were carried to nearby houses. The employes in the factories on the two upper floors heard the sound, saw the smoke, and heard the rush of feet below, and promptly started for the exits. Some, in greater anxiety, threw open windows and cried for ladders. Two short ladders used on the premises were raised, but by that time the fire apparatus had reached the scene. All the flame that could be found was inside the flue leading up the outer wall of the factory, and this was at once extinguished. The total loss will be under $100, and after a few minutes work was resumed.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 20th March 1907
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DREADFUL FIRE IN HIGH-HOLBORN
London
About three o'clock on Thursday morning a fire broke out in the house of Mr. Hanson, silversmith, 75, High Holborn, next door to Mr. Hopkinson's large coach manufactory, which in a little time communicated to No. 74, occupied by Mr. Ray, tinman, and from thence to Mrs. Drew's, poulterer; all of these houses were built of wood, and being on fire at the same time, the conflagration was awfully grand. It was with the utmost difficulty that the inmates of these different houses were enabled to save their lives in their night clothes. The fire communicated to the upper part of the Red Lion public house, corner of Red Lion street, kept by Mr. Preece, and consumed the two upper floors, but the lower part escaped. No person received personal injury upon this occasion.
Source: The Carmarthen Journal - 25th September 1829
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London
About three o'clock on Thursday morning a fire broke out in the house of Mr. Hanson, silversmith, 75, High Holborn, next door to Mr. Hopkinson's large coach manufactory, which in a little time communicated to No. 74, occupied by Mr. Ray, tinman, and from thence to Mrs. Drew's, poulterer; all of these houses were built of wood, and being on fire at the same time, the conflagration was awfully grand. It was with the utmost difficulty that the inmates of these different houses were enabled to save their lives in their night clothes. The fire communicated to the upper part of the Red Lion public house, corner of Red Lion street, kept by Mr. Preece, and consumed the two upper floors, but the lower part escaped. No person received personal injury upon this occasion.
Source: The Carmarthen Journal - 25th September 1829
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JEANDHEUR BROTHERS
Newark, New Jersey
Jeandheur Bros, of Newark, N. J., are now carrying on platinum plating for the trade. They announce that there is quite a trade in it upon jewelry work and it is believed that they are the only company now making a business of platinum plating for the jobbing trade.
Source: The Brass World and Platers' Guide - May 1911
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Newark, New Jersey
Jeandheur Bros, of Newark, N. J., are now carrying on platinum plating for the trade. They announce that there is quite a trade in it upon jewelry work and it is believed that they are the only company now making a business of platinum plating for the jobbing trade.
Source: The Brass World and Platers' Guide - May 1911
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SILVERSMITH KILLED IN TORNADO
United States
...........After leaving New Brunswick, the tornado passed down the river a short distance, then took a course across the river, and passing over the farm of James T. Dunn, tore up several trees by the roots, laid all his out buildings in ruins, without doing the slightest damage to his dwelling. It then passed down to the farm of Joel Randal, and carried away part of the roof and gable end of his dwelling. Thence its course was over Piscataway, a small town, containing about a dozen houses, situated two miles from New Brunswick. Here, every building except two in the place, including the Episcopal church, was demolished. We regret to add, that Mr. Thomas W. Harper, of New York, was killed by being struck on the head by a beam. We understand that Mr. H. had just received the deed of some property which he had been purchasing, and that his visit to Piscataway was for the purpose of making some arrangements respecting it. He was a silversmith, residing at 31 Rose street, and has left a large family. The tornado then passed on towards Perth Amboy, where one building was destroyed, and spent its fury on Staten Island as above stated. ..........
Source: New York Gazette - 23rd June 1835
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United States
...........After leaving New Brunswick, the tornado passed down the river a short distance, then took a course across the river, and passing over the farm of James T. Dunn, tore up several trees by the roots, laid all his out buildings in ruins, without doing the slightest damage to his dwelling. It then passed down to the farm of Joel Randal, and carried away part of the roof and gable end of his dwelling. Thence its course was over Piscataway, a small town, containing about a dozen houses, situated two miles from New Brunswick. Here, every building except two in the place, including the Episcopal church, was demolished. We regret to add, that Mr. Thomas W. Harper, of New York, was killed by being struck on the head by a beam. We understand that Mr. H. had just received the deed of some property which he had been purchasing, and that his visit to Piscataway was for the purpose of making some arrangements respecting it. He was a silversmith, residing at 31 Rose street, and has left a large family. The tornado then passed on towards Perth Amboy, where one building was destroyed, and spent its fury on Staten Island as above stated. ..........
Source: New York Gazette - 23rd June 1835
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THE GRAFT TRIALS
San Francisco
Among the sociological curiosities developed during the Calhoun trial is Adolph Hirschman, a jeweler, residing at 2505 Broadway. Mr. Hirschman, a gentleman utterly without vanity, frankly exhibits himself as lacking judgment, reason, and common-sense. Apparently unable to perceive that one may be the most loyal of partisans and still be pervious to sworn testimony, still capable of weighing evidence and judging according to ascertained facts, the humble Mr. Hirschman abjectly refuses to admit that he could be impartial, that he could reason, that he could deduce facts from evidence, that, in short, he is worthy of citizenship and has brains enough to be a juror.
“Mr. Hirschman,” he was asked last week in court, “do you believe you can be an impartial juror to both sides in this case?”
“I would never find Mr. Calhoun guilty,” he declared.
“Not under any circumstances?”
“Not under any circumstances,” he replied, as one who knows his own limitations.
“Now, Mr. Hirschman, if you were sworn as a juror 1n this case, could you not decide it under the testimony coming from the witnesses sworn here and under the instructions from the court as to the law?" Mr. Calhoun's lawyer pleaded with the over-modest talesman.
“Not even then,” said Mr. Hirschman, with mournful self-knowledge.
It is to be hoped that the self-depreciating jeweler's fellow-merchants will, in their business dealings with him hereafter, charitably make allowances for the poor gentleman’s confessed handicap of feebleness'of judgment and intellectual incapacity.
Source: The Liberator - 30th January 1909
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San Francisco
Among the sociological curiosities developed during the Calhoun trial is Adolph Hirschman, a jeweler, residing at 2505 Broadway. Mr. Hirschman, a gentleman utterly without vanity, frankly exhibits himself as lacking judgment, reason, and common-sense. Apparently unable to perceive that one may be the most loyal of partisans and still be pervious to sworn testimony, still capable of weighing evidence and judging according to ascertained facts, the humble Mr. Hirschman abjectly refuses to admit that he could be impartial, that he could reason, that he could deduce facts from evidence, that, in short, he is worthy of citizenship and has brains enough to be a juror.
“Mr. Hirschman,” he was asked last week in court, “do you believe you can be an impartial juror to both sides in this case?”
“I would never find Mr. Calhoun guilty,” he declared.
“Not under any circumstances?”
“Not under any circumstances,” he replied, as one who knows his own limitations.
“Now, Mr. Hirschman, if you were sworn as a juror 1n this case, could you not decide it under the testimony coming from the witnesses sworn here and under the instructions from the court as to the law?" Mr. Calhoun's lawyer pleaded with the over-modest talesman.
“Not even then,” said Mr. Hirschman, with mournful self-knowledge.
It is to be hoped that the self-depreciating jeweler's fellow-merchants will, in their business dealings with him hereafter, charitably make allowances for the poor gentleman’s confessed handicap of feebleness'of judgment and intellectual incapacity.
Source: The Liberator - 30th January 1909
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W.H. LEGATE
Hartford, Connecticut
A very handsome exhibit has been received at the office of The Metal Industry from W. H. Legate of the Techno-Chemical Laboratory, Hartford, Conn. This exhibit consists of a set of knives and forks, the handles of which have been treated by a new process for a blue finish. It is said by Mr. Legate that this finish is cheaper than any now on the market and produces remarkable lasting results. He says that it is extremely easy to produce the finish, only taking a few minutes for each piece. The samples are on exhibition at this office.
Source: The Metal Industry - March 1916
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Hartford, Connecticut
A very handsome exhibit has been received at the office of The Metal Industry from W. H. Legate of the Techno-Chemical Laboratory, Hartford, Conn. This exhibit consists of a set of knives and forks, the handles of which have been treated by a new process for a blue finish. It is said by Mr. Legate that this finish is cheaper than any now on the market and produces remarkable lasting results. He says that it is extremely easy to produce the finish, only taking a few minutes for each piece. The samples are on exhibition at this office.
Source: The Metal Industry - March 1916
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NEW ENGLAND SILVER Co.
Portland, Maine
The New England Silver Co. have been organized in Portland, Me., for the purpose of manufacturing and dealing in britannia and silver plated wares. Capital stock is $10,000, of which $5,700 is paid in. The president is E. A. Dunham, of Deering ; treasurer, J. S. Dunham, of Deering.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 22nd May 1895
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Portland, Maine
The New England Silver Co. have been organized in Portland, Me., for the purpose of manufacturing and dealing in britannia and silver plated wares. Capital stock is $10,000, of which $5,700 is paid in. The president is E. A. Dunham, of Deering ; treasurer, J. S. Dunham, of Deering.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 22nd May 1895
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WILLIAM BENNETT
Newark, New Jersey
William Bennett, who was superintendent of the jewelry factory of Day, Clark and Company, has started making a line of 10 karat jewelry on his own account at 38 Crawford street.
Source: The Metal Industry - September 1911
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Newark, New Jersey
William Bennett, who was superintendent of the jewelry factory of Day, Clark and Company, has started making a line of 10 karat jewelry on his own account at 38 Crawford street.
Source: The Metal Industry - September 1911
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WILLIAM PEACE
Yonkers, New York
William Peace, Yonkers, formerly of Newark, and for many years employed by Thomas W. Adams & Co., manufacturing jewelers of Newark, died suddenly at his home in Yonkers, recently, at the age of 55 years. Mr. Peace came from Birmingham, England, in the early 70s, was well known and highly respected by his many friends in and near Newark. Up to the time of his death he appeared to be in his usual good health, but was stricken with apoplexy while ascending the stairs of his home and expired almost instantly. Mr. Peace removed to New York from Newark about 10 years ago. In New York he was employed by Woods & Chatellier. He was unmarried. The funeral services were held in St. Andrew’s Church. Yonkers, and interment followed in Oakland Cemetery.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 18th August 1908
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Yonkers, New York
William Peace, Yonkers, formerly of Newark, and for many years employed by Thomas W. Adams & Co., manufacturing jewelers of Newark, died suddenly at his home in Yonkers, recently, at the age of 55 years. Mr. Peace came from Birmingham, England, in the early 70s, was well known and highly respected by his many friends in and near Newark. Up to the time of his death he appeared to be in his usual good health, but was stricken with apoplexy while ascending the stairs of his home and expired almost instantly. Mr. Peace removed to New York from Newark about 10 years ago. In New York he was employed by Woods & Chatellier. He was unmarried. The funeral services were held in St. Andrew’s Church. Yonkers, and interment followed in Oakland Cemetery.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 18th August 1908
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THE PROVIDENCE GOLD STOCK COMPANY
Providence, Rhode Island
The Providence Gold Stock Company has been organized in Providence, R. I. to make a line of 10 karat gold jewelry. The company is being organized by N. E. Palter of 198 Broad St. and who will shortly incorporate the company. A standard line of jewelry will be manufactured.
Source: The Brass World and Platers' Guide - December 1913
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Providence, Rhode Island
The Providence Gold Stock Company has been organized in Providence, R. I. to make a line of 10 karat gold jewelry. The company is being organized by N. E. Palter of 198 Broad St. and who will shortly incorporate the company. A standard line of jewelry will be manufactured.
Source: The Brass World and Platers' Guide - December 1913
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ROBBERY AT THE DIAMOND MERCHANTS' ALLIANCE
Piccadilly, London
London, Nov. 1 - The Store occupied by the Diamond Merchants' Alliance, on Piccadilly, this city, was broken into by burglars between Saturday and Monday morning, and diamonds, etc., to the value of $75,000 were stolen. There is no clue to the identity of the thieves.
Source: The New York Times - 2nd November 1897
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Piccadilly, London
London, Nov. 1 - The Store occupied by the Diamond Merchants' Alliance, on Piccadilly, this city, was broken into by burglars between Saturday and Monday morning, and diamonds, etc., to the value of $75,000 were stolen. There is no clue to the identity of the thieves.
Source: The New York Times - 2nd November 1897
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PHILIP SYNG
Philadelphia
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PIKE.—At the residence of Charles J. Suplee, West Philadelphia, Twelfth month 25, 1897, Elizabeth J., widow of Thornton Pike, and daughter of the late George Middleton and Esther Tyng Justice, in her 77th year, a member of the Monthly Meeting held at Green St., Philadelphia.
Source: Friends' Intelligencer - 1st January 1898
Corrections.—In marriage notice last week it should be Edwin Rurlon Satterthwait. In death notice E. J. Pike's mother was Esther Syng Justice, who was great granddaughter of Philip Syng, a well-known silversmith of Philadelphia, in the last century.
Source: Friends' Intelligencer - 8th January 1898
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Philadelphia
DEATHS
PIKE.—At the residence of Charles J. Suplee, West Philadelphia, Twelfth month 25, 1897, Elizabeth J., widow of Thornton Pike, and daughter of the late George Middleton and Esther Tyng Justice, in her 77th year, a member of the Monthly Meeting held at Green St., Philadelphia.
Source: Friends' Intelligencer - 1st January 1898
Corrections.—In marriage notice last week it should be Edwin Rurlon Satterthwait. In death notice E. J. Pike's mother was Esther Syng Justice, who was great granddaughter of Philip Syng, a well-known silversmith of Philadelphia, in the last century.
Source: Friends' Intelligencer - 8th January 1898
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BLISS COMPANIES COMBINE
North Attleboro, Massachusetts
The business of the E. C. Bliss Mfg. Company, Providence, R. I., will be moved to North Attleboro, Mass., and merged with that of A. H. Bliss & Co., this action being the result of the reorganization of ownership of the two houses, both of which manufacture jewelry.
Source: The Iron Age - 4th September 1913
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North Attleboro, Massachusetts
The business of the E. C. Bliss Mfg. Company, Providence, R. I., will be moved to North Attleboro, Mass., and merged with that of A. H. Bliss & Co., this action being the result of the reorganization of ownership of the two houses, both of which manufacture jewelry.
Source: The Iron Age - 4th September 1913
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