Dr Cragin, Oldest Practicing Physician, is Charged With Illegal Sale of Liquor. NORWOOD, May 24—Dr Francis M. Cragin. the oldest practicing physician in Norwood, was placed under arrest Saturday night … Continue reading Dr. Cragin Arrested-This Day In Norwood History-May 24, 1909
Monroe Boyden Attacks Family After Divorce Ruling, Then Takes His Own Life-This Day In Norwood History-April 21, 1908
Neighbors and the Police gather in front of the Boyden house on Guild St. ​ ​The quiet of Guild Street was broken at midday when Monroe Boyden, long separated from … Continue reading Monroe Boyden Attacks Family After Divorce Ruling, Then Takes His Own Life-This Day In Norwood History-April 21, 1908
Swimming Contest-This Day in Norwood History- August 22, 1907
This Day in Norwood History- August 22, 1907-Swimming Contest
Charles R. Donnell of Norwood and Francis Conlon of Dedham Will Swim Two Miles Tonight-This Day in Norwood History- August 22, 1907
. CHARLES R. DONNELL OF NORWOOD Charles R. Donnell of Norwood, whose swimming match with Francis Conlon of Dedham for the championship of Norfolk County will take place tomorrow evening … Continue reading Charles R. Donnell of Norwood and Francis Conlon of Dedham Will Swim Two Miles Tonight-This Day in Norwood History- August 22, 1907
Norwood Historical Society Founded-This Day In Norwood History-February 14, 1907
In 1901, the Norwood Literary Society voted “that an effort should be made to form a Norwood Historical Society, while we people among us to tell its history, and give … Continue reading Norwood Historical Society Founded-This Day In Norwood History-February 14, 1907
Mrs Maria Stockbridge Celebrates 80th Birthday-This Day In Norwood History-July 21, 1906
Comes of a Celebrated Family— She Carries a Lantern at Night. Mrs Maria Stockbridge. Vernon st. widow of Augustus P. Stockbridge and one of the best known old residents of … Continue reading Mrs Maria Stockbridge Celebrates 80th Birthday-This Day In Norwood History-July 21, 1906
Talk Of The Town-July 28, 1905
These news items were the talk of the town on July 28, 1905 Pictured: The Norwood Telephone Exchange building
Hon Frank A. Fales Will Begin Duties as Norwood’s New Postmaster-This Day In Norwood History-December 5, 1903
Will Begin Duties at Once. HON FRANK A. FALES, Norwood’s New Postmaster. NORWOOD, Dec 5—Hon Frank A. Fales received his commission, appointing him to the position of postmaster, left vacant … Continue reading Hon Frank A. Fales Will Begin Duties as Norwood’s New Postmaster-This Day In Norwood History-December 5, 1903
William J. Wallace Expires at Nantasket-This Day in Norwood History- August 7, 1903
This Day in Norwood History- August 7, 1903-William J. Wallace Expires at Nantasket
William J. Wallace Expires at Nantasket-This Day in Norwood History-August 7, 1903
DIES ON OUTING. William J. Wallace.Postmaster at Norwood, Appointed in President Cleveland's First Term Postmaster William J. Wallace of Norwood dropped dead at the Rockland house. Nantasket, shortly after 3 … Continue reading William J. Wallace Expires at Nantasket-This Day in Norwood History-August 7, 1903