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June 6, 2022June 5, 2023 georgenhs Uncategorized

Henry Oliver Peabody

Henry Oliver Peabody was born in Boxford, Massachusetts on May 13, 1826. Peabody was a self-made millionaire who made his money by inventing a cartridge-loading rifle during the Civil War- … Continue reading Henry Oliver Peabody

May 1, 1951July 19, 2026 georgenhs Fire, Norwood Fire Department, This Day In Norwood History

Firebug Sought in 2 Norwood Blazes-May 1, 1951

Fire Chief Alonzo Earle today expressed the opinion that “a firebug' set the two fires on the Forbes estate and the Whittemore Coal Company early this morning. All police officers … Continue reading Firebug Sought in 2 Norwood Blazes-May 1, 1951

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