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Old Home Week Recap-August 1, 1902

Today's article is a recap of the first Old Home Week, held in 1902. The article includes a lengthy speech by Norwood historian and home-builder Milton H. Howard, in which he discusses Aaron Guild and the dedication of the monument to Captain Guild as well as his thoughts on the patriotic spirit of both Norwoodians and Americans. A list of Old Home Week participants was also compiled. During the evening portion of the event, a supper was held at the Universalist Church. Chairman Frank A. Fales delivered a speech and Rev Theon Brown read a poem he had written about returning to his boyhood home. The evening concluded with a historical address by Milton Howard, who used a stereopticon to show portraits of many past and present figures from Norwood and images of places and buildings in Norwood, both old and new. It's quite an interesting read!

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Jabez Sumner of Norwood Remembers Old Stage Coaching Days, And Relates Interesting Reminiscences-This Day In Norwood History-June 22, 1902

CHAMPION OF MODERN RAILROADS. One of the unique and interesting characters in Norwood is Jabez Sumner, who lives alone in Nahatan St, a very pretty residential thoroughfare, and who, for … Continue reading Jabez Sumner of Norwood Remembers Old Stage Coaching Days, And Relates Interesting Reminiscences-This Day In Norwood History-June 22, 1902