Tiot Had Two Post Roads: The "Old Roebuck Road” And "The Wrentham Road.” Both Were Famous Thoroughfares For Stage Coach Travel "His night is dark!We dare not start.The wind begins … Continue reading Tales of Tyot- Who’s For the Coach Tonight?
Many Bequests In Will of F Holland Day-This Day In Norwood History-November 16, 1933
Dedham Society and Servants Among Legatees Fred Holland Day The will of Fred Holland Day, last of a well-known old family of this town, who died on Nov 2, has … Continue reading Many Bequests In Will of F Holland Day-This Day In Norwood History-November 16, 1933
Yearn For Congestion On Old U. S. Route 1-This Day In Norwood History-July 18, 1933
Merchants of Six Towns Learn That Diverted Traffic Takes Business Away There was a time, not so long ago, when the main highway through this section to Boston and Providence … Continue reading Yearn For Congestion On Old U. S. Route 1-This Day In Norwood History-July 18, 1933
Tales of Tyot-The South Church In Dedham
Dr. Fogg Tells About First Church Erected In What Is Now Norwood The first finished church was located corner of Walpole and Winter Sts, South Dedham. The church was finished … Continue reading Tales of Tyot-The South Church In Dedham
Lemuel Dean – The First Merchant In Tyot Village
He Was Also A Notable Hunter And Collector. The Mere Mention Of "Lem” Dean’s Name Was Always Good For A Laugh In Old Days Says Win Everett 1895 Lemuel "Lem" … Continue reading Lemuel Dean – The First Merchant In Tyot Village
Federal Raids Made In Norwood, Dedham-This Day In Norwood History-January 27, 1933
1023 Washington St in Norwood. Federal agents made two successful raids in Norwood and one in Dedham late yesterday afternoon. The agents arrested one man, summoned two others, and confiscated … Continue reading Federal Raids Made In Norwood, Dedham-This Day In Norwood History-January 27, 1933
Body of Nellie Keras Found Hidden In Cellar of Norwood Home-This Day in Norwood History-December 27, 1932
Neighbor of Child, 9, and Friend Arrested in Brutal Slaying AHMED ORSMAN (LEFT). ACCUSED SLAYER OF NORWOOD GIRL, AND ALLIE ORSMAN. HELD AS AN ACCESSORY With the discovery of her … Continue reading Body of Nellie Keras Found Hidden In Cellar of Norwood Home-This Day in Norwood History-December 27, 1932
George. H. Morrill of Morrill Ink Co. Dead-This Day In Norwood History-December 13, 1932
He Was President of Ink Company Until 1929 George Henry Morrill 1829-1909 Dec 13, 1932—George H. Morrill, for many years president and director of the George H. Morrill Company, manufacturers … Continue reading George. H. Morrill of Morrill Ink Co. Dead-This Day In Norwood History-December 13, 1932
Thomas O. Metcalf Celebrates 80th Birthday-This Day in Norwood History- September 30, 1929
Thomas O. Metcalf Celebrates 80th Birthday-This Day in Norwood History- September 30, 1929
Police Seize Norwood Boy, 10, As Fugitive Motorist-This Day In Norwood History-June 11, 1929
North Attleboro Police, Outdistanced in Wild 22-Mile Jaunt, Finally Chance Upon Him and Pal, 9 Norwood and North Attleboro police were left stunned in June 1929 after a 10‑year‑old boy … Continue reading Police Seize Norwood Boy, 10, As Fugitive Motorist-This Day In Norwood History-June 11, 1929