Murphys of Norwood Have Done Their Share In the Interest of Law and Order-This Day in Norwood History-October 5, 1912

Murphys of Norwood Have Done Their Share In the Interest of Law and Order-This Day in Norwood History-October 5, 1912

Murphys of Norwood Have Done Their Share In the Interest of Law and Order-This Day in Norwood History-October 5, 1912

FOUR OF ONE FAMILY POLICEMEN. GLOBE—OCTOBER 6. 1912. Left to Right—Sergt John J. Murphy, Metropolitan Police; Patrolman Cornelius C. Murphy, Norwood; Patrolman Timothy C. Murphy, Boston; Special Officer James E. … Continue reading Murphys of Norwood Have Done Their Share In the Interest of Law and Order-This Day in Norwood History-October 5, 1912

Ricco Wanted in Norwood on Murder Charge-This Day in Norwood History-August 28, 1912

This Day in Norwood History- August 29, 1912-Ricco Wanted in Norwood on Murder Charge

Police Chief James W. Lavers Wants New Quarters-This Day In Norwood History-December 12, 1910

Says Single-Room Station Gives No Privacy. CHIEF OF POLICE JAME8 W. LAVERS Of Norwood, Who Wants New Quarters. NORWOOD, Dec 11-7-Chief of Police James W. Lavers of Norwood wants new … Continue reading Police Chief James W. Lavers Wants New Quarters-This Day In Norwood History-December 12, 1910

Ben Franklin’s Press Exhibited at Norwood’s Gala Day-This Day in Norwood History-June 22, 1895

Norwood's Flag Day celebration was held on June 17th for many years, and was a major event. In 1895, the proceedings included a "A Grand Parade of G.A.R. Post No. 169, Fire Department, N.H.S. Battalion, School Children in Barges, Leading Industries, Handsomely Decorated Carriages, etc., Sport at Prospect Park, Grand Concert." The highlight of the parade was a printing press once belonging to Benjamin Franklin, exhibited in action by James Berwick and John Olson of the Norwood Press.

Arrested, Tried, Convicted, and Sentenced In 24 Hours-This Day In Norwood History-August 18, 1894

This Day In Norwood History-August 18, 1894-Arrested, Tried, Convicted and Sentenced In 24 Hours