Sale of the Riker Property.

New York, 1895

The executors of the will of John H. Riker realized about $10,000 by the sale of sixty-three lots at Woodside. The prices were good, considering the situation of the property, ranging from $100 to $500 per lot. The executors bought in the Riker house and ten lots adjoining for $5,000.


Want the Capital Stock Trebled.

Directors Maher, Olcott, McCabe, Cord Meyer, Bushe and Lamson, of the Electric Illuminating and Power company of Long Island City have called a special meeting of the stockholders for July 1, for the purpose of increasing the capital stock from $50,000 to $150,000.


New Long Island City Industry.

Articles of incorporation have been filed with the secretary of state by the New York venetian blind company of Long Island City. The capital stock is $50,000.


Madden Gas Bill Signed.

Governor Morton has signed Assemblyman Madden's bill, providing that the East River Gas Light company of Long Island City shall not charge more for gas in that city than it does in other places.

—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 1.