This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The Town-August 15, 1896

These news items were the talk of the town on August 15, 1896

Buy your fruit at McMahon’s.

Milk has been very scarce this week.

A piazza is being built around the Hunt house.

Mrs. Ella Robbins of Railroad Ave., is on the sick list this week.

Conger Hall will resound with the first notes of the campaign August 19.

Bell A Casey closed their place of business Tuesday on account of the heat.

Dr. Lyman Bigelow is making improvements upon his house on Winter Street.

Tlie widening of flay street has been completed, and is now one of the best in town.

Ice cream freezers, hammocks, lawn settees, croquet sets, at low prices, at II. B. Baker’s.

All the employees at Plimpton’s foundry quit work Monday and Tuesday on account of the heat.

The bans of marriage of Jolin Fulton and Ellen Folan were published for the first time last Sunday.

J. F. McMahon has added a line of fruit to his stock, and is prepared to sell choice fruit at lowest prices.

L. W. Bigelow’s Sons have a few refrigerators left, which they will close out at a very liberal discount.

Give Mr. Lane a rousing reception on the 19th. He will doubtless have something interesting to tell you.

Our townsman, John C. Lane, comes into prominence as secretary of the Sound Money Democracy of Massachusetts,

The water mains have been extended this week from the corner of Prospect Street and Railroad Avenue to Casey Street.

One of the teams hauling stone from Quincy, broke an axle in front of Wm. Fisher’s store last Saturday, and attracted quite a crowd.

Rev. A. L. Loder of Hyde Park will preach at the Baptist church next Sunday morning at 10.45. All are invited to come and hear him.

While Mountain ice cream freezers, the best in the world. L. W. Bigelow’s Sons sell the 3 quart for $1.09; 4 quart, $2.11; 0 quart, $2.71.

One man in town reports business good in spite of the hot wave. That is Mr. Allen of Allen’s restaurant, who has added a hand to his force.

William H. Gilbert, for some years clerk for I. T. Snow, has thrown up his position and will go to Somerville where he is to receive an increase of salary.

There was a baby party last Saturday afternoon at the home of Mr. Edward Morrill, in honor of the little granddaughter, Miss Emma Moore of Forest Hill.

The large attendance at the concert Thursday evening showed its appreciation of good music by encoring several of the selections, waltzes having the preference.
As much as we have been pushed for news this week we are glad that there have been no prostrations and deaths to report in Norwood resulting from the high temperature.

On Sunday last, while Paul Koch was crossing Washington Street, he was struck by a carriage driven by Lawrence Tisdale, and knocked down, but in no way injured.

Buy your preserving kettles, fruit jars, jelly tumblers, etc., of L. W. Bigelow’s Sons. They sell Mason’s jars, pints, 54 cents; quarts, 04 cents; and two quarts, 74 cents per dozen; and deliver them promptly.

Low prices for carpet remnants at H. B. Baker’s.

Ralph L. Nye. who has served Perley B. Thompson for two years, with satisfaction both to his employer and his many patrons, is about to leave Norwood. Mr. Nye will take a much needed rest before re-entering the drug business.

As work was suspended at the car shops Tuesday, Charles Ayers, a popular employee, entertained a number of his fellow-workmen at Nantasket. There was a free indulgence in all the sports of the resort, and every one enjoyed the event to the utmost.

A party of Noiivood bicyclists took their last Sunday’s dinner at Nantasket. They pronounced the roads exceptionally good, covering the distance in about one and one-half hours, which, considering there were ladies in the party, was very good time.

Coach, No. 1GS, left the car shops this week after undergoing general repairs.

Mr. Alex Lepper had to quite work on Thursday on account of ill health.

The new crossing is nearly completed, and will be ready for use in a short while.

Engines 174 and 183, which have been undergoing general repairs, left the car shops this week.

Full assortment of chamber sets and complete assortment of furniture, mattresses, etc., at H. B. Baker’s.

Joseph Lalime’s barber shop was broken into Thurdsay evening and his complete outfit carried off. The thief entered the shop by a rear window.

Louis Marvin was injured quite severely Saturday evening by being h’t in the head with a heavy stone, while some men were testing their strength.

Some people are concerned as to the whereabouts of Joseph Garbarino, the fruit man, who went to the city last week and has not yet returned.

Mr. George Duncan and Miss Nellie Corbis were united in marriage last week Thursday, and for the present are residing at the home of the groom’s parents on Monroe Street.

Owing to the excessive heat last Sunday evening an open-air service was held in front of the Congregational chu ch» Mr, Johnson of Lowell officiating. It was a happy thought.

The workmen in room 4 in Smith’s tannery, were doubtless content to quit work one day this week while a new fioor was being laid under one of the large machines in that room.

The Norwood Clothing Co., Wade & Sullivan, proprietors, has dissolved, and great bargains have been offered this week to close out stock. Mr. Sullivan will continue the business at the old stand.

The torrid wave has played the mischief with local trade, interrupted manufactories and caused suspension of operations on the highways. As much as laborers despite every day to count for pay, they were not reluctant to stop and seek the most cooling retreats possible.

Traders all over town a have complained of quiet business this week. As a rule Norwood has little to comp’ain of in this direction; but when it is hot who blames one for hugging the north side of the piazza? Folks want little to eat and little to wear with the thermometer registering well nigh up to 109.

The car shops were obliged to close Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons, on account of the excessive heat. We noticed a few of the workmen on the train going to the beach, and it seemed as if they were perspiring as freely as when working. But then, it is something to get a half-day in this kind of weather.

Fine line of trunks, valises, extension cases, trunk and shawl straps, al H. B. Baker’s.

It was impossible to buy a drink of soda in town last Sunday, and as team after team from neighboring towns drove up, dry and dusty, looking for a nice cooling drink, they were directed to the fountain of lukewarm town water opposite Folan’s shoe store, and were warned to go quickly and drink, as even that was liable to be shut off.

A runaway horse disturbed the quiet of last Sunday, as the animal dashed down Washington street like mad. The carriage collided with a tree in front of Holton’s, smashing the vehicle and spilling the driver and his companion, who escaped without injury. The horse was stopped on Nahatan Street by Walter Beal. The team belonged in East Walpole.

Preserve jars and jelly tumblers, lowest prices, at H. B. Baker’s.

A most enjoyable surprise party was tendered Miss Nellie MacDougall last Monday evening at the residence of Mrs. Edward Sutcliffe, whose guest she is. Various games and pastimes were indulged in to make the time pleasant, dancing being the principal feature. A certain Scotchman gave A good exhibition of the real Scotch dancing and singing. The whole affair was topped off by a bounteous collation at twelve o’clock. Two very handsome presents were given to her.

 

BASE BALL NOTES.

The Newports beat the Bostons last Tuesday with a score of 14 to 2. Thus if the Norwoods can beat the Newports they will be almost as strong as the Bostons.

The increased price of admission didn’t prevent anybody from attending the game last Saturday, it seemed, for it was probably the largest crowd of the season.

The Cantons play here today. That little “Rising Sun” town does not like to see Norwood have all the honors, and so has secured some of the best professional players and expects to make it hot for Norwood. Don’t meddle with the fire, Canton.

There was some tall betting in the Norwood-Carter games. Fully $300 changed hands as a result of the last game.

What was the matter with the Franklin rooters? Were they overcome by the excessive heat, too, and lose the use of their lungs?

NORWOOD PRESS NOTES.

Albert Winchenbach and Fred Champ sailed for England Thursday.

A number of Press boys attended the fishing excursion to Ponkapog, last Saturday afternoon. About 58 fish were caught and it is reported that Mr. E. W. Wood caught 54 of them.

It is reported that Mr. William McDougal will shortly move into town.

Arrangements were made last week for a game between the pressmen and feeders to-day. Both sides have been hustling and all exciting game may be expected.

Albert Hill returned Tuesday from a very pleasant vacation.

Mr. Peter Nelligan and Mr. Parrock attended the opening of the Coolidge House in Boston last Wednesday evening.

Miss Kitty Conley is taking her vacation this week.

John Schaeffer is rather down in the heel as the result of last Saturday’s game.

Hugh Cavanaugh greatly amuses his friends by his step dancing, but has turned his mind from that pastime and has got in trim for the ball game today.

James Gerrity, a feeder, was unable to work Friday last on account of a slight indisposition.

Quite an improvement has been made in the ventilation of the washroom in the press room.

Fred Hall, while visiting some friends in Walpole this week, was not a little inconvenienced by some flypaper that was rather inclined to adhere to his clothing.

Miss Emma J. Dcyarmohd, who has been with Mrs. Jas. F. White, for the past year, has gone to her home in Stewiacke, N.S. Slie leaves many friends here, having lived in Norwood over eight years.

O. C. Demuth and family will spend the remainder of August at Waldoboro, Maine.

John J. Donovan has returned from a trip to the Adirondacks and reports an enjoyable outing.

T. J. Casey has gone to Denver, Col., for the benefit of his health.

Hiram Barrows, clerk in Wm. Fisher’s grocery, has returned from a visit to his home in Wareham.

J. J. Geary and Clifford B. Sanborn have spent tlie week at Cape Ann, enjoying a delightful sea voyage on steamer Gloucester, returning by electrics. Mr. Geary stopped over in Beverly, the guest of Alderman Tooig.

Edwin E. Hartshorn spent a few days in Webster this week, and will go thence to Portland, to fill out the remainder of his vacation.

Charles Stewart and Roy Barrett returned Monday from Webster’s famous lake.

Chas. H. Pratt, who has been spending his vacation in Southport, returned Wednesday.

Edward Fairbanks and Geo. E. Stewart took a long bicycle ride this week, going to Scituate on Tuesday and returning on Wednesday.

Ambrose Slavin and John Crowley left for New York Monday to be away for two weeks. Tiiey will do up all the principal beaches near the city and take a trip up the Hudson by moonlight.

Mrs. Margaret McMahon, of Randolph, is visiting her son, James F. McMahon, on Cross Street.

George Corbett starts for Southport, Me., next Monday, to spend his vacation.

J. E. May and familyjgo to Southport next week for a short outing.

Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Ellis spent last Sunday at Nantasket, and report a very enjoyable day.

Thomas Lothrop goes to Southport Monday to spend a two weeks’ vacation.

Dr. Tripp will leave Sunday for his home at No. Anson, Me., where he will enjoy a short vacation before settling here permanently.

Lawrence Van Buskirk and wife returned from Southport Saturday.

Miss Rosa Hayes of Globe Village, Southbridge, is visiting her uncle, J. H. Williams, Walnut Avenue.

Geo. W. Wesley has returned from Southport, where he has been spending his vacation.

Mark Golden, of the car shops, will rest for the next week or ten days at Snipsic Lake, Rockville, Conn.

M. J. Murphy strained his back quite seriously at the car shops Saturday last.

Geo. Williams spent Sunday with his uncle in Southbridge.

Miss Sadie Udell and Mr. Joseph Udell of North Adams, are visiting their uncle, .L. H. Williams.

H. L. Satterlee visited Nantasket Beach last Tuesday.

F. P. Flood and family have taken a cottage at Hough’s Neck, where they will spend a week or two.

Mr. and Mrs. H. b. Sands are taking a short vacation at Southport, Me.

Mr. R, Beard is visiting his parents in New Hampshire.

Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Sullivan, of Pleasant Street, spent Sunday at West Lynn and Nahant.

Miss Mary Coakley and Miss Julia Donovan have gone to Laconia, N. H.

Miss Josephine Kelley left last Sunday for a few weeks in Winthrop.

George Weston leaves the employ of Dennis Coakley this week.

Miss Maud Hartshorn has been visiting her friend, Miss Edna Bigelow the past week, at her summer home in Wawela Park, Webster, Mass.

Mr. and Mrs. Perley Thompson returned from No. Anson, Me., Friday.

Misses Hannah Flaherty and Mary Connoly started last Friday for Portland, Maine, where Miss Flaherty will act as bridesmaid at her cousin’s wedding.

F. A. Moirill has returned from a visit to his parents in Milford.

Rev. G. W. Nead left town last Tuesday to attend the Baptist meetings at Cottage City.

Phil McCartin will occupy the place formerly rented by Joseph Garbarino.

Mrs. Frances Moore has been a guest at the home of her father, Mr. E. H. Morrill, during the past week.

Rev. C. F. Weeden and family returned from Nantucket Tuesday last. Thursday they left for Berkshire Hills, where they will visit relatives for a week or more.

Mrs. J. W. Spearwater and her two children returned Monday from their visit to Nova Scotia.

Cecil Burgess, of Millbury, Mass., who has been visiting his uncle, C. O. Congdon, for the past three weeks, returned home this week.

Miss Bertha Congdon, who has been visiting her cousin, Miss Ella Burgess, at Millbury, Mass., for the last six weeks, is expected home next Wednesday.

Mrs. Della Wiggin, wife of Rev. Wesley Wiggin, formerly pastor of the M. E. church here, was in town Wednesday and Thursday of this week. She now resides in Hubbardston, Mass., and is on her way to Maine to visit her parents.

Cbas. Hall of the car shop started this week with his family for a four weeks’ vacation at his home in Mattawamkeag, Me. Mr. C. E. Chellis will take his place.

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Merrill arrived home Wednesday from the White Mountains, where they have been for two weeks, spending their honeymoon.

Mrs. Geo. Nichols and daughter Isabel have been visiting relatives here a few days this week.

Mr. and Benjamin Chase and daughter of Boston, are the guests of Mrs. J. A. Gay of Cottage Street.

J. W. Conger has gone to the White mountains.

Miss Bessie McLeish of Jersey City.N. J. arrived in Norwood Friday, and will spent a few weeks with friends in this vicinity.

Mrs. William W. Thompson and Master Herbert Thompson left yesterday for Hanger, Maine, where they will recreate for a few weeks.

Miss Mary Coburn leaves Monday for a short vacation at Onset.

Mrs. Sarah LeGraley of South Lawrence, has been spending a few days this week with her son, Edward Nichols.

Mr. John J. Geary and Clifford B. Sanborn started for New York Friday evening last to spend a few days there.

(Originally published in the Norwood Advertiser and Review)