Information Regarding Smith, Patterson Co. of Boston, Massachusetts

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Smith, Patterson & Co. - Boston - 1898

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Mr. F. H. Elliott of Herrick street, of the firm of Smith-Patterson Co.. jewelers of Boston, was awarded first prize from the National Wholesale Jewelers' Association for the best essay on "The Value of the Wholesaler of'Jewelry as a Distributor." The essay, an exceedingly well written anil informing article, is published in The Manufacturing Jeweler.

Source: The Winchester Star - 30th April 1915

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Smith Patterson & Co. - Boston - 1908

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Abram Tebbits Pleads Guilty of Defrauding Smith, Patterson & Co.

Boston, Mass., May 21. — Abram Tebbitts. who was arrested in Canada while a fugitive from Boston, a few weeks ago, and has since his return been in the hospital, seriously sick, was able to appear in court this week and answer to a number of counts in the indictment against him. He pleaded not guilty on his first appearance before the Judge, but on Friday last, on being for a second time arraigned, he said “guilty” on 16 of the counts, among them being one charging him with defrauding Smith, Patterson & Co. in a transaction whereby he secured diamond jewelry from that concern.

The prisoner’s physical condition is still very bad, and the disposition of the case will depend upon the extent of restitution that can be made by him.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular- 25th May 1898

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The improvements in the Boston store of Smith & Patterson are being handled as rapidly as possible, considering that business is going on as usual. The lower floor has been lowered three and one-half feet to the street level. The basement will be devoted to cut glass, whereas it was formerly on the street floor. The Arch Street side of the building will be entirely new. The fifth floor will be devoted to the watchmakers and jewelry repairers, while the second floor will serve as the wholesale department. Two new elevators are being installed, one freight and one passenger.

Source: The Keystone - May 1906

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Wm. Tuttle, of Smith & Patterson, has recently become engaged to a Cliftendale young lady.

Source: The Keystone - August 1905

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H. A. Martin, manager of the wholesale department of Smith-Patterson Co., visited New York last week, calling on the trade and taking stock of the jewelry situation.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 7th June 1928

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A few of the popular salesmen with Smith & Patterson have had a much-needed rest after a winter of hard work. Fred. Chick, of the diamond department, has been stopping at Nantucket. Edward Lyons, his assistant, at the Weirs Hotel, Lake Winnepesaukee, N. H., while H. C. Martin and Charles Day have been at Wolfboro, N. FL, also on the lake.

Source: The Keystone - August 1905

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Miss Harriet W. Inman, daughter of Charles Inman, was married to Lawrence F. Day, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Day, June 2, the ceremony taking place at the Episcopal Church, Melrose. The father of the bridegroom is credit manager of Smith-Patterson Co. On their return from a wedding trip Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence F. Day will make their home in Melrose.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 7th June 1928

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William H. Prescott, for 45 years with the Smith, Patterson Co., died July 24 at the Homeopathic Hospital. While he had not been in the best of health his death came as a shock to his many friends, as he had been able to return to his work since a previous illness and had seemed better for some time. He was born in Charlestown, Oct. 16, 1859. the son of Alfred and Harriett Smith Prescott. In 1891, he married Flora H. Searles of Brooklyn, N. Y., who survives him. In June, 1892, he went to reside in Everett. He was a member of the Loyal Legion and was also a member of the old Charlestown Schoolboys’ Association and of Hayward Lodge 22, I. O. O. F. Interment took place in the family lot, Wyoming Cemetery, Melrose. For the last few years he did detail work in the wholesale diamond department. A delegation of fellow employes and friends in the trade attended the funeral services. Mr. Prescott was “one of the old school,” always courteous, kindly and helpful not only to his associates but to a long line of customers. His passing is deeply regretted by a host of friends in and out of the trade. The sympathy of the many jewelers who knew him is extended to the bereaved.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 2nd August 1928

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Howard A. Martin of the Smith, Patterson Co., narrowly escaped serious injury last week when he was forced to swing his car off the road to avoid colliding with an Eastern Railway bus backing out of a side street. His car ran over an embankment, missed a telegraph pole by an inch and knocked down an iron post, causing $200 damage to the automobile. Mr. Martin was returning from the Cape at the time.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 2nd August 1928

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Mr. Patterson of the firm of Smith-Patterson, Boston, has bought a house on a property which was formerly a part of the McQuesten estate at Marblehead Neck and will summer there.

Source: North Shore Breeze and Reminder - 5th June 1914

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Tables decorated with all kinds of novelties and standing in the aisles between the regular counters and showcases have been placed with great advantage by the Smith Patterson Co. Such tables enable customers to see at a glance many of the most attractive articles in novelty lines and have resulted in many sales.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 8th September 1926

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Carl D. Smith, of the Smith Patterson Co., sailed last Saturday from New York on the Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, for Europe. He will be away about two months and visit the principal jewelry centers of the Continent. He is accompanied by Mrs. Smith.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 9th March 1910

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Death of Carl D. Smith

Secretary of Smith, Patterson Co., Boston, Mass., a Victim of Pneumonia

Boston, Mass., March 7.—Carl D. Smith, secretary of the Smith, Patterson Co., 52 Summer St., and manager of the wholesale department, died last night at the Hotel Sheraton, 91 Bay State Road, where he had made his home. Death was due to pneumonia from which he had suffered for a week.

Mr. Smith was 69 years old and was a native of Turnbridge, Va. He had been connected with the jewelry business in Boston for many years and had been secretary of the Smith, Patterson Co. since the formation of the corporation. He had previously been a partner in the firm.

He was a member of various clubs including the Algonquin and was active in the work of the Second Unitarian Church.

Deceased is survived by his widow and by a brother.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 8th March 1928

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Smith Patterson Company - Boston - 1914

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J. C. Bachelder, sterling silver buyer for the Smith, Patterson Co., and his assistant, A. B. McMullan, spent last week in New York. Miss Helene Beale, of the leather department of this firm, has returned after a five weeks’ illness.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 14th March 1917

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Henry Reynolds, of the watch department of the Smith, Patterson Co., has gone to Chelmsford, Mass., for a brief outing and fishing trip. F. A. Mansfield, Montreal, manager for the company, has been in Boston during the past week.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 20th May 1908

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Smith Patterson & Co. - Boston - 1903

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Smith & Patterson have adopted the department system in their business for the current year, subdividing the establishment into distinct classifications, and placing a responsible head over each as buyer and manager. The heads of departments are Carl D. Smith, who looks after the gold jewelry, lockets, charms, plated chains, etc.; Arthur Smith, who takes the clocks, bronzes and other clock accompaniments; Arthur E. Fishe, diamonds and precious stones; Charles T. Derry, plated and fancy goods ; Joseph C. Batchelder, silverware; Harry H. Vaughan, watches ; W. H. Prescott, catalogue ; and Mr. Smith, of the firm, will have charge of the gold chains, rings and other solid jewelry.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 18th January 1893

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