Founder of Leather Firm Ill Some Time Had Served in Many Town Offices and in Legislature F. O. Winslow NORWOOD, Jan 22— Francis O. Winslow, 81, one of the founders of the leather firm of Winslow Brothers and the first president of the Norwood Cooperative Bank, died this morning at the Corey Hill Hospital in … Continue reading Frank 0. Winslow, Dead at 81-This Day In Norwood History-January 22, 1926
Alice Morrill Plimpton Bequeathes $50,000 to Morrill Memorial Library-This Day In Norwood History- July 25, 1923
NORWOOD LIBRARY GIVEN $50,000 The Plimpton Wing, a gift of Alice Morrill Plimpton (sister of Sara Bond Morrill and daughter of George H. Morrill) was built in 1928 as a three-story wing at the right-rear of the library. (Photo courtesy Charlotte Canelli/Morrill Memorial Library. Colorized by the Norwood Historical Society) NORWOOD, July 25, 1923—The sum … Continue reading Alice Morrill Plimpton Bequeathes $50,000 to Morrill Memorial Library-This Day In Norwood History- July 25, 1923
Planning Board Has Done Excellent Work-This Day In Norwood History-May 19, 1923
NORWOOD TOWN NOW BEAUTIFUL NORWOOD, May 19—The marked improvement in the physical appearance of the town of Norwood, since the establishment of a Planning Board, here, as well as the pride and interest which its townspeople have in the civic welfare of the community, is emphasized in the elaborate report of the Norwood Planning Board … Continue reading Planning Board Has Done Excellent Work-This Day In Norwood History-May 19, 1923
Planning Board Has Done Excellent Work-This Day In Norwood History-May 19, 1923
NORWOOD TOWN NOW BEAUTIFUL NORWOOD, May 19—The marked improvement in the physical appearance of the town of Norwood, since the establishment of a Planning Board, here, as well as the pride and interest which its townspeople have in the civic welfare of the community, is emphasized in the elaborate report of the Norwood Planning Board … Continue reading Planning Board Has Done Excellent Work-This Day In Norwood History-May 19, 1923
Norwood Will Change To Town Manager Government-This Day in Norwood History-October 11, 1914
Norwood Will Change To Town Manager Government-This Day in Norwood History-October 11, 1914
J. Stearns Cushing Dead-This Day In Norwood History-November 18, 1913
EX-COUNCILOR CUSHING DEAD Taken Ill Last Month in New Orleans. Notable Success Achieved in Publishing Business. Designer of New Type Faces and Typography. Hon Josiah Stearns Cushing died at his home on Saunders road this evening at 8 o’clock, his wife and daughter, Mrs James F. Cox, and his son-in-law, Mr Cox, were with him … Continue reading J. Stearns Cushing Dead-This Day In Norwood History-November 18, 1913
Dr. Francis M. Cragin, Dead-This Day In Norwood History-June 6, 1911
Prominent Resident of Norwood Found Dead Sitting in a Chair In His Office. THE LATE DR FRANCIS M. CRAGIN. Dr. Francis M. Cragin was found dead sitting in his chair in his office this morning. He had been ill for several days, but was able to be around. Last night on retiring he complained of … Continue reading Dr. Francis M. Cragin, Dead-This Day In Norwood History-June 6, 1911
This Day In Norwood History-May 4, 1909-Norwood Growth Making Records
May 3, 1909—This town had been in a trance for about 235 years before it woke up to the fact that it was of age and had a right to its independence. That was in 1871 and the following year the inhabitants of that portion of South Dedham known as Norwood were given permission by the legislature to set up housekeeping for themselves as the town of Norwood.
Norwood Growth Making Records-This Day In Norwood History-May 3, 1909
May 3, 1909—This town had been in a trance for about 235 years before it woke up to the fact that it was of age and had a right to its independence. That was in 1871 and the following year the inhabitants of that portion of South Dedham known as Norwood were given permission by the legislature to set up housekeeping for themselves as the town of Norwood.
New Books at the Morrill Memorial Library-This Day in Norwood History-May 1, 1903
FICTION. (The Count of Monte Cristo: 1888 edition) Abner Daniel. HarbenAfter dark. CollinsAgenor de Mauléon. 2 v. DumasAladdin O’Brien. MorrisAnge Pitou. 2 v. DumasAunt Abby’s neighbors. SlossoonAvery. WardBasil. CollinsBayard from Bengal. Anstey, pseudBetter sort. JamesBlack tulip. DumasBlanche de Beaulieu. DumasBrigand. DumasBrinton Eliot. FarmerCalvert of Strathore. GoodloeCaptain WilliamsCap’n Titus. EmeryCastle Craneycrow. McCutcheonChevalier d’Harmental. DumasChevalier de Maison-Rouge. … Continue reading New Books at the Morrill Memorial Library-This Day in Norwood History-May 1, 1903