This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The Town-April 6, 1889

These news items were the talk of the town on April 6, 1889

—Miss Jennie Alden is sick with a severe cold.

—Mr. Frank Moreno is very ill with pneumonia.

—Mr. and Mrs. S. F . Hodgkins are in town this week.

—Mrs. John Gaynor is very sick at her home on Chapel Street.

—Who stole Mr. Hu1mIphrey’s thermometer last Tuesday night?

—Prof. N. Louis Sheldon is enjoying his vacation in Washington, D.C.

—Mr. Charles Hartshorn is confined in his house with rheumatism.

—Mr. Willis A. Guild has added a soda fountain to his establishment.

—A son of Mrs. Everett, on Howard Street, is reported to be quite ill.

—Doctors are very busy in Norwood as well as other towns this season.

— The Norwood Brass Band is rehearsing some fine selections for the coming season.

—Episcopal service and sermon in Methodist chapel at 3 P.M. tomorrow. All are invited.

—Mrs. M. M. Alden is sick with nervous prostration and is being treated in Walpole.

—Mrs. Thurston is quite sick at her home on Guild Street, with inflammatory rheumatism.

—Mr. F. D. Colburn is soon to go to Chicago, in the employ of Messrs. G. H. Morrill & Co.

The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. James R. Vance died last Sunday, The funeral took place Wednesday.

—A novel feature at the Baptist Vestry next Wednesday evening will be the “ Men’s Supper.” A variety of entertainment will also be provided.

—Several Norwood young men are interested in the Order of AEgis. The object of this association, as represented by its circulars, is a worthy one.

—The neighbors and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Andrews gave them a very pleasant surprise at their home on Nahatan Street last Monday evening.

—Much solic itude is felt by the friends of Mrs. Eustace Stock for her precarious condition. Each week seems to shorten the frail tenure she has upon this life.

—Our physicians are very busy just now. Much sickness prevails. The dampness of the early spring months is dangerous, and far more to be feared than the frostiest weather.

—Rev. Irving C. Tomlinson, of Saugus. a brother of Rev. V. E. Tomlinson, who recently preached in the Universalist church, is expected to occupy the pulpit tomorrow.

—A movement is on foot to have a grand mass meeting Sunday afternoon, April 14th, in favor of the Amendment. Rev. Mr. Winship is expected to deliver the address, and suitable music will be furnished

—Carter’s- picked nine played a game with the Everetts Thursday, and found the lads too “ fast” for them. The score, we understand, was 6 to 16, in favor of the Everetts.

—The members of the High School Committee have been making up for lost time during the past week. They were seen last Saturday night week by the light of a lantern trying to locate the proposed building.

—Some of the railroad boys say that “ there is nothing on earth that will make a hard-hearted editor weep like April Fool candy, they ought to know, for they saw it tried , and saw the victim weep, sneeze and swear for nearly an hour.

—Fast Day was observed in Norwood in the usual manner. Stores and factories closed; a service was held in the Baptist vestry, conducted by Rev. B. W. Barrows and F. O Winslow. One of the subjects considered at length was the amendment, which is now occupying the minus of our thinking people.

—The Whist Club met Tuesday evening with Miss Lizzie Tucker. Prizes were won by M r. E. E. Clapp and Mrs. Frank Tilton. The Club will meet next Tuesday night with Mr. and Mrs. Tilton, on Rockmaple Street.

—Mr. A . L. Goodwin had a narrow escape last Wednesday from what might have proved a serious accident. In getting upon his wagon he fell behind the horse, and the wagon ran over him, bruising him in several places. he was able to get home alone, and is now able to be out again.

—The rental of pew’s in the Congregational church last Monday evening amounted to $2,235, a little more than last year. In the Universalist church, the same evening, the pews rented for $1926. This is a little less than last year. In both churches there are a few seats left, that may be secured from the committee.

—The largest ball of the season was that given by the Norwood Brass Band last Wednesday night. The hall was filled with the friends of the members not only from this town, but from the neighboring ones. The concert given in the early evening was of a high order, and the music for dancing furnished by Colburn’s Orchestra was excellent.

—The Red Men had a big rally last Tuesday night in Odd Fellows’ Hall, and till arrangements for the institution of the Lodge and the initiation of the members on next Tuesday night are completed. The Dorchester Tribe will do the work, and this tribe is noted for its fine exemplification of the degrees. They bring six hundred pounds of baggage for use in the work, and it takes over twenty men to perform the initiation ceremonies. Big Injun! Lots of fun ahead.

—The following is from the Wakefield Banner: “ We learn that Mr. L. E. Hawes, the well-known civil engineer of this town, has taken an office at No. 75 State St., Boston, for the general practice of engineering and surveying. Mr. Hawes graduated from the Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1882, taking the degree of B. S ., and has since been actively engaged in many towns and cities in New England mainly on water supply and sewerage engineering. He intends to continue giving special attention to those particular lines of the business, being favorably known here in connection with the construction of our water works in 1883.” Mr. H[owes is the man who was employed to superintend the laying of our water pipes. Those who knew him here will be glad to hear of his success.

(Originally published in the Norwood Advertiser and Review)