Charged With Illegal Sale of Liquor. May 24, 1909—Dr. Francis M. Cragin. the oldest practicing physician in Norwood, was placed under arrest Saturday night on the charge of selling liquor … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-May 24, 1909This Day In Norwood History-May 24, 1909-Dr Cragin, Oldest Practicing Physician, Arrested-
Norwood Police Battle With Yegg Suspects-This Day In Norwood History- August 16, 1908
TRIO ATTACKS LONE OFFICER (Editor's note: "Yegg" was a term for criminals, often used for safecrackers or burglars). A policeman and a bandit had their heads split open, and another … Continue reading Norwood Police Battle With Yegg Suspects-This Day In Norwood History- August 16, 1908
Norwood Man’s Cider Mill Raided and 2265 Gallons Seized-This Day In Norwood History-February 25, 1908
Levi Greenwood Held in $600 in Dedham Court. DEDHAM. Feb 24- A case that will be of great interest to not only the residents of Norwood but manufacturers of elder … Continue reading Norwood Man’s Cider Mill Raided and 2265 Gallons Seized-This Day In Norwood History-February 25, 1908
Why the Belcher Family Is in Town Lockup-This Day in Norwood History-May 19, 1905
This Day in Norwood History-May 17, 1905- After a competing Boston newspaper criticized the Town and townspeople of Norwood for the unfortunate situation, the Boston Evening Transcript ran this article to explain why the Belcher family was in the town lockup.
Alleged Burglar Caught-This Day In Norwood History-September 23, 1904
Alleged Burglar Caught-This Day In Norwood History-September 23, 1904
Burglars Steal Communion Cups from St. Catherine’s Church-This Day in Norwood History-July 1, 1904
In 1904, St. Catherine’s Church was burglarized by thieves who stole gold‑lined communion cups and other sacred items, prompting calls for a larger police force and heightened vigilance.
Stole A Horse & Buggy-This Day In Norwood History-September 19, 1902
Stole A Horse & Buggy-This Day In Norwood History-September 19, 1902
Two Young Horse Thieves-This Day in Norwood History-September 18, 1902
Two Young Horse Thieves-This Day in Norwood History- September 18, 1902
The Holton-Boyden Assault Case-This Day in Norwood History-April 20, 1900
Erastus Monroe Boyden was tried before Judge Emory Grover in the District Court in Dedham, on last Monday morning, on two charges of assault with a dangerous weapon on Wednesday, … Continue reading The Holton-Boyden Assault Case-This Day in Norwood History-April 20, 1900
Revolver Brandished After Assault & Abduction in Holton Child Custody Dispute-This Day in Norwood History-April 13, 1900
About 10 minutes past 10 o’clock last Wednesday morning the door of Holton’s pharmacy was locked, and Mr. Holton had just emerged therefrom, wearing a business air and a light … Continue reading Revolver Brandished After Assault & Abduction in Holton Child Custody Dispute-This Day in Norwood History-April 13, 1900