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 … 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 … 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. 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 … Continue reading New Books at the Morrill Memorial Library-This Day in Norwood History-May 1, 1903
Old Home Week Recap-This Day In Norwood History-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!
Morrill Memorial Library Opened After Reorganization-This Day In Norwood History-August 18, 1900
This Day In Norwood History-August 18, 1900-Morrill Memorial Library Opened After Reorganization
Gift Of Copeland & Day to Morrill Memorial Library-This Day In Norwood History-November 17, 1899
Mr. Fred H. Day has sent on behalf of the firm of Copeland & Day, a large number of valuable books to the Morrill Memorial Library. The gift is accompanied … Continue reading Gift Of Copeland & Day to Morrill Memorial Library-This Day In Norwood History-November 17, 1899
This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The Town-May 23, 1896
These news items were the talk of the town on May 23, 1896
Explosion of Dynamite-This Day In Norwood History-March 28, 1896
John McGann Tried to Withdraw Old Cartridge. Left Hand Blown Off and Jaw Broken— At Hospital in Dangerous Condition. Dynamite was commonly used used to blast ledge or rock. NORWOOD, … Continue reading Explosion of Dynamite-This Day In Norwood History-March 28, 1896