This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The Town-August 27, 1897

These news items were the talk of the town on August 27, 1897

Quiet.
No news is good now.
Nevertheless one would like to scout livelier.
Perhaps the boom in wheat will liven up things in the news lino a little.
Local barbers are getting together and are pretty close together just now.
Jack-o’lantors are putting in an appearance on Nahatan Street.
E. F. Demuth, the barber, is to remove from the Conger block to the Draper building, to the rooms now occupied by Mr. Barrett, tho bicycle man.
Charles ■’Woodman of Everett was in town Tuesday, and was the guest of C.O. Congdon.
Four coaches left the car shops this week.
Mrs. Daniel LaMontof Kentville, N.S., is the guest of her nephew, C. O. Congdon.
Harvey Tucker of Natick, formerly of the Advertiser office, gave us a call this week.
Fred E. Colburn has been at work some time upon a contract to re-plumb the Dedham House of Correction.
Tiot Lodge, I. O. O. F., will work the initiatory degree next Wednesday evening.
There has been great entertainment for horsemen at Readville this week, and Norwood has been well represented.
A delegation from Neponset Lodge, N. E. O. P., consisting of the degree staff and some others, visited Norfolk Lodge, of Franklin, Wednesday evening, and initiated three candidates. The visitors were handsomely entertained.
The Press bindery is adding new hands to its working force as fast as the new machinery is in place and ready to run. Already the bindery presents a very busy appearance, and seems to have a large force employed.
This week Wednesday Rev. George W. Ncad visited Winslows’ tannery for the first time. He was agreeably surprised at the extent of the work carried on and at the business like enterprise of the establishment. He feels greatly indebted also to Messrs. Kelley and ¡Snow for their painstaking interest in showing him the works and making his visit interesting, instructive and enjoyable. Ho also thanks Mr. Willett for his assured welcome.
The caucuses for election of delegates to all conventions, except representative, are assigned to Sept. 21 or 22. The representative caucuses will be held on Sept. 30 or Oct. 1.
The following is sent us by “One Who Saw:”—Wawela Park, where are located the substantial cottages of Dr, F. S. Bastón, E. L. Bigelow and H. W. Barrett, is a beautiful spot, an ideal place in which to spend one’s vacation. It is situated on the border of a magnificent lake, whose waters furnish the home of the black bass, a very gamey fish to catch. While bringing some guests across the lake this (Friday) morning, to catch the early train for Boston, Mrs. Bastón, seated in the stern of the boat, captured two beautiful specimens, weighing about two pounds each.
Some of Norwood’s fast horses are exercising on Sharon red dirt road these fine Saturday afternoons.

Adj. Pratt, Junior Vice Commander Rogers and Chaplain Geo. W. Nead attended the reunion of the ISth Mass, regiment at Taunton last Thursday. They report a large gathering and a good time. The dinner was abundant, and gotten up in good style. The after-dinner speeches were witty and inspiring. On the whole it was the best of the annual gatherings of that regiment. Chaplain Nead attended as the guest of Adj. Austin Pratt.
Rev. Geo. F. Stanton of Boston will preach at Congregational church next Sunday at 10.45 a.m. and 7 p.m. All cordially invited.
It is rumored that the Norfolk Southern Electric Company, the company which lias announced its intention of building from Mansfield through Fox-boro, Walpole and Walpole street to Norwood, has been granted a franchise by the Walpole selectmen.
Rev. J. F. Chenoweth, late pastor of the M. E. church, has formally resigned his pastorate, owing, we understand, to the continued ill health of his father.
Rev, Fr. Stanton, assistant pastor of St, Catherine’s, is expected home from his summer vacation to-morrow.
Miss Minnie Holt has gone to Newport, R. I., for a two weeks’ visit.

The small boy has already begun his annual acts of vandalism in stealing apples, pears and other fruits before they are ripe. It has not been the very best kind of a year for fruit, and is the “off year” in apples. Owners of fruit trees are determined to stop these thefts this year, and will bo more vigilant than usual. Boys are warned that they will be severely punished if they continue their thefts.
Carl Baker, eldest son of E. H. Baker, on Wednesday last made a remarkably good record for a young wheelman. He made fLty miles around the usual Norwood course, 21 laps, in 2 hours and 58 minutes. He came within one minute of equalling W. F. Taylor’s best time.
Mr. Kearslcy brought from England to James Bonney, fireman on the yard locomotive, a present for his wife from his sister in Nottingham. It was a beautiful sofa pillow of silk patchwork and lace. Mrs. Bonney thoroughly appreciates the present from her sister-in-law, whom she has never seen.
Rev. Fr. Stanton is on his vacation, and Rev. Fr. Connolly of Roxbury assisted Fr. Troy last Sunday in celebrating the 8.30 and 10 o’clock masses. Norwood people are always pleased to see Fr. Connolly, as they remember him as Fr.Troy’s companion on his recent European trip.
We learn upon excellent authority that the Selectmen of Walpole have announced their willingness to have the Norfolk Central railway company build their line into East Walpole as far as J. F. Freese’s store. It is a little too early to make any official statement as to details, but it is pretty clear that the matter is practically settled. The news will be good news not only to East Walpole people, but to Norwood people, who will be glad to enter into closer social and business relations with the thriving village on their borders.
Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Klock, of Utica, N. Y., are spending some time with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Reynolds.
We understand that Mr. J. A. Hartshorn has accepted the position of chief marshal for the parade of the A.O.U.W., on the occasion of their {convocation here, Sept. 22.
Miss Frieda Forinean, of the post office clerical force, is taking her annual vacation.
Comrades George A. Allen and William H. Gay are attending the G. A.R. encampment at Buffalo, this week.
Mrs. M. J. Kelly of Broadway is to visit relatives in New York soon.
Mrs. P. J. Mahoney and Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Demuth and son are expected to return home from Waldoboro, Maine, tomorrow.

(Originally published in the Norwood Advertiser and Review)