Selected news items from
The Stoughton Record
Newspaper from 1909
re-published in the Stoughton Journal article each week
by David Allen Lambert
News items from The Stoughton Record, May 7, 1909.
The Stoughton Clapp School defeated the ninth grade in baseball 11-9. Line up for winners, R. Cummings, catcher; S. Laporte, pitcher; H. Deacon, first base; J. Chamberlain, second base; C. Jansen, third base; L. Hinds, short stop; J. Stoyle, centerfield; Bennet, left field, F. Robinson, right field.
Annual May Party. The seventh annual May party of St. Mary’s Woman’s T.A.S., was held in the Town Hall, Wednesday evening. It was one of the largest parties of the season there being about 200 couples present. There was a concert by Mahoney’s orchestra. The hall was trimmed with pink roses and streamers of white and green. The stage was a bank of potted plants and ferns and suspended above the stage were the letters in gold “St. Mary’s W.T.A.S.”. At each side were arranged two cozy corners. Friends were present from Randolph, Brockton, Canton and Sharon. The floor was in charge of Mrs. William P. Ward, assisted by Misses Margaret F. Smith and Isabelle G. Lannigan. The aids were: Misses Mary Crimmins, Martha Madden, Annie McCormick, Ethel Dooley, Katherine Callahan, Alice G. Nally, Winnie Fitzpatrick, Abbie Finn, Margaret Vanston, Margaret Murphy, Nellie Riordan, Nora Fitzpatrick, Mamie Kelley, Nellie Cronage, Mary Russell, Annie McDonald, Mary A. Dean and Margaret Finn.
Street Car Checks. There has been some confusion this week, over the tickets given out by Brockton merchants for premiums on purchases, each fifty cents entitling the purchaser to a ticket “Good on any regular five cent car.” The holders found that they were not good for a “through check” during the “rush” hours, and did not understand it. The conductors said it was “orders.” The tickets certainly should have borne such exact instructions and there could have been no question. The holders considered them just as good as a five cent nickel, as they were supposed to be, and that, consequently, they would be entitled to a “through check.” If they had said “not good during rush hours,” all difficulty would have been avoided. The holders claimed that during rush hours every regular car was a regular five cent car, as called for.
On Charge of Arson. In the district court, this morning, Emidio DeLucca was arraigned on the charge of arson, and furnished bonds in the sum of $1000 for his appearance before the grand jury.
No Liquor Express Licenses. At a meeting of the Board of Selectmen today, it was voted not to grant any liquor express licenses. Last year two were granted.
New Postoffice Building to be built at once by George E. Belcher. The new Stoughton post office will be in a building erected at once by George E. Belcher for the government. F.A. Vanston’s coal office will be removed and work will be begin on that site in a few days.
The Long Pond Ice Co., has been formed and incorporated. George H. Dewitt, president; William H. Clements, treasurer. The stock has all been taken and land has been purchased for buildings near the pond and will soon by commenced.
A Large Transaction. Mr. Henry E. Holbrook has recently completed the “deal” which the Stoughton Record told, last fall, by which he obtains the Tolman farm, so-called, near the South Stoughton station for the sum of $20,000. This is the tract he proposes to cut up into streets and lots and develop a manufacturing colony there. He had intended to bring the Rice & Hutchins factory there from North Easton, but North Easton was fortunate to retain the factory. He has no fear however, that he will not be able to obtain other desirable industrial enterprises. He expects to have the hearty co-operation of the Stoughton Business Association, which was formed to secure the Loring White factory of Brockton for this town. Most surely he will have the cordial aid of all citizens, for any such enterprise helps the town, even though it may enable him to make a dollar. The town should use every endeavor to secure such enterprises for they all help build the financial, social and spiritual strength of the rest, taken “bye-and-large.”
Well worth hearing. At the Universalist Church on Sunday morning, Mr. Frank P. Chisholm, a graduate of Tuskeegee Normal and Industrial Institute and a personal representative of Booker T. Washington, will speak telling from personal knowledge of the condition of the [African-American] people of the South, and of the work of the South, and of the work of the Institute.
W.K. Hawes in Charge of Happy Annual Trip. About seventy people left Canton and Stoughton Saturday on two special cars for Plymouth where the party, which was under the personal direction of Mr. William K. Hawes of Canton, attended the 22d annual May dinner of the Plymouth Universalist Church. This happy event is look forward to each year, with much pleasure by all interested and Mr. Hawes has for years been successful in arranging an excursion from Canton. The ladies of the Plymouth church provided an excellent dinner, consisting of salads, clam chowder, cold meats and many delicacies, which was enjoyed by several hundred. In spite of the weather the attendance from Canton and vicinity was more than half of that of last year, when 126 enjoyed the event with pleasant weather.
News items from The Stoughton Record, May 14, 1909.
Champion Horse Thief Says He was Born in Stoughton. Last week one Albert Fuller, alias Keyser, who says he was born in Stoughton, was sentenced in Providence for horse stealing.
Chief Vanston of our Stoughton Police has spent quite a little time looking in his history. Fuller had kept a record of no less than 71 thefts, the book being found in his valise by the police. Since 1905, according to his books he has stolen horses and carriages all the way from Machias, Me. to Youngstown, Ohio, sending most of his plunder to a confederate in New York for disposition. His method was to represent himself as a scientific machinist sent to inspect some nearby “plant”. He would hire a good an outfit as possible drive in some other town, ship it to New York and then leave that part of the country. Representative Lincoln of Raynham may have been one of his victims as he lost two horses from his stable a few weeks ago, one worth $250/. And the other but little less, and of which he has found no trace thus far. [Historic note: A search of the Stoughton Vital records does not show an Albert Fuller but a “Male” Fuller was born in Stoughton November 15, 1865, to B.F. and Sarah J. (Alger) Fuller of Stoughton].
Town Meeting Tomorrow. Shall the Town put off Payment of Water Bonds, or Pay Them? The town will have a very important matter to settle, tomorrow night. Shall the town vote to refund its water loan bonds and thus put off the payment of its bonded debt? Shall it reissue a portion of the debt, and make the burden lighter? Or shall it “stand up” in it’s boots and pay the bonds until the water department shall be able to pay all the interest and something on the bonds? The need of a sewerage system has made the petitions most of whom are on the sewerage committee ask in the special meeting and it is up to the voters to come out and decide on what is the safest and surest policy. Some claim that the whole of the burden is out off there will be a temptation to spend money to freely in other ways and ultimately the debt should arise again.
Miss Myrtle W. Knowlton of Pleasant Street is entertaining Miss Alta Poland of Waldoboro, Maine.
A Window Crash. About 11:30 last night people on Porter Street heard a window crash. Investigation showed that some had apparently fallen against one of the large windows in H.G. Burrell’s store.
Sudden Death of Mrs. Andrew J. Leonard [Estelle (Reynolds) Leonard]. While directing the workers of the rummage sale conducted by the women of the Universalist Parish at Monk’s Hall. Mrs. Leonard was seized with a fatal illness and died in the hall. Mrs. Leonard with seized with a fainting spell and Dr. Chas. Swan was summoned and she apparently recovered. In a short time she became ill and her husband hastened after Dr. Swan again. Before the physician could do anything Mrs. Leonard was dead. [Note: See her death record under the summary of vital records this week].
Liquor Express License. Other phases of the Liquor License Question. The action of the Stoughton selectmen, last Friday, whereby they voted not to grant any liquor express licenses, came as a surprise to many citizens, although there were those who anticipated such a disposal of the applications on file. Many believe their action a step in the right direction, and especially so at the present time. The town has never been without an express license since the law was passed and by getting along without it we shall find out in a practical way just what the popular demand for it is, and if some of its evils disappear, we can more intelligently estimate its real value. “They’ll get it anyway” some say. Very well, but it wont come in with such style it may come by freight and the identical individual who buys it will be obliged to go personally and take his liquor and HE only can take it to his residence. No one but a pharmacist with a state permit to sell on doctors prescriptions can take it to his place of business without arousing suspicion. The druggist can refuse to sell to a person if he so chooses. But an expressman is merely a carrier, and simply does the errand for the person order liquor. If a minor wants it, he can get an adult to order it for him. If a person had to secure a permit from the town physician to order by express, the franchise would be less inconsistent with the no license idea. But as the traffic has been conducted the people going for THEIR LIQUOR, have unfortunately been too often of the wrong type, and now the few who truly want it for a good and legitimate purpose have to sacrifice on account of those from whom we would keep it if possible. It is wholly a practical question. The business end merely concerns tow expressmen. The moral and practical phase of the matter concerns the community.
Dr. Daniel C. Rose and Mrs. Lydia Packard have gone to Bermuda with their nephew, Captain Crosby, for an ocean voyage.
Mrs. Percival Lowell returned to her home on West Cedar Street, Boston, after spending a few days at her log cabin on Moose Hill.
The Massachusetts Convention of Universalists will hold its fiftieth annual session at the new Universalist Church in Malden Wednesday and Thursday of next week. The occasional sermon will be given by Rev. James K. Mason, D.D., formerly pastor in Stoughton, on Wednesday evening. It is expected that a considerable delegation will attend from the church here.
H.E. Holbrook will hold an auction sale of household furniture at the residence of Albert Anderson, May 15th.
Interests Stoughton – Important Decision by the State Gas Commissioner. By a decision recently given by the gas and electric light commission in the Leominster case, the commission goes on record squarely against extortion by any company from the consumers. The commission orders the price reduced by 20 cents per 1000 cubic feet. Gen. Morris Schaff, one of the members of the commission, says this is one of the most important cases for the commission has passed upon for years, for it determines the attitude of the commission to a holding company. This important decision, showing the attitude of the commission as friendly to the consumers, is important further in its bearing upon the two Stoughton petitions pending before the commission. One of them claims gas heavily adulterated and that the price of $4.95 per 1000 feet is excessive. The other, with a different list of signers, asks a reduction of rates for light, and power, and claims that there should be a uniform rate for power and light.
News items from The Stoughton Record, May 21, 1909.
Jeremiah J. Fitzpatrick, aged 52 died at his home on Lincoln Street Tuesday afternoon after a protracted illness. He was born in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. and came to this town 39 years ago and for several years was employed as foreman of the cutting room in J. & H. Fitzpatrick’s shoe factory. Since then he had worked in the Upham Bros. shoe factory. He was a quiet and unassuming citizen and last fall was the democratic candidate for representative. He was a member of Stoughton Court M.C.O.F.A.O.H. and the Veteran Fireman’s Association having held the office of vice-chief ranger and trustee for several years in the Stoughton court. He was a past president of the Boot and Shoe Workers local union here. His wife died several years ago. He leaves one daughter Winifred, and one son Edward Fitzpatrick. The funeral was held Thursday morning.
A Genuine Surprise Party. Some thirty friends of Mr. Frank Smith, Dry Pond remembered that his 53rd birthday came on last Tuesday, so they prepared a party for him taking his good wife into their confidence. They assembled at the school house at 8 o’clock and proceeded to the home of their “victim” whom they took entirely unaware. But he was no less glad to see them and they were all made welcome and at home, while he proceeded to adjust his negligee costume, such as working men sometimes assume in the seclusion of their own homes after a day of honest hard work. Mr. Erastus Smith in behalf of the guests and other friends, presented the host with a solid gold signet ring which is to be suitably engraved, and the abundant refreshments of cake, ice cream, coffee and fruit were enjoyed and the graphophone rendered many selections. Taken altogether it was “a royal good time” besides being a pleasing expression of esteem for one of our most worthy citizens.
Mr. Wayland W. Webster has an automobile fitted up for delivering ice cream.
Local Ball Players. The Stoughtons of the Old Colony League started their season Saturday defeating Lincoln at Lincoln 5 to 4. Kelley started the pitching for Stoughton, but was followed by
Graham after four runs has been scored. Graham was in midseason form and promptly ended Lincoln’s rally. He allowed but one hit in the five innings he worked. The fielding of Roach and the hitting of Scruster, Roach and Murphy were the features. For Lincoln, Ingalls captured the batting and fielding honors. A game of baseball played on Stoughton grounds Saturday afternoon between the Stoughton High and Walpoles resulted in a score of 18 to 1 in favor of the former.
Dr. Puffer Talks. Dr. Loring W. Puffer of Brockton gave the Suburban Press Association a dose of “hot shot” at its dinner the other day, by charging upon the press a failure to stand together for the best interest of the public, but in exploiting crime, invading the sanctity of the home, in selling out their personality, etc. He claimed the press as he has believed for 25 years has the settlement of business troubles in its own hands. Absolute silence on labor troubles for a month, he said would settle that question. Dr. Puffer clearly recognizes the great evil and the shortcomings of the press, but he should also know that “A nose for news” is “no respecter of persons” and the its owner must fear “neither man nor devil” if he expects to hold his own against his more “enterprising” neighbor and rival. But back of it all is the sad, true and lamentable fact that the “bad” papers are support by the “good” people. Men who pretend to serve the Lord on Sunday really serve the devil the rest of the week by buying the most “yellow” and sensational papers there are found in the great success these papers invariably achieve. Every one of them gets more subscribers that the paper that tries to be “good” and eliminates all such poison from its columns. Wonder what kind Dr. Puffer usually reads!
Viewed the Lights. The selectmen spent Wednesday evening in touring the town in an automobile and marking the location of the electric lights, etc. After July 1 the Brockton and Stoughton systems of light and power will be combined and the present price reduced 25 per cent.
Want a “Pony” License Here. Messrs. Ira F. Burnham, Henry E. Holbrook, W.O. Faxon, N.W. Faxon, J.E. Talbot and others were before Selectmen Healey and Gay, last Saturday to urge the granting of one “pony” license in town. That is they asked that one expressman be licensed to bring into town liquor from other places. This is just what the ministers and others have protested against. It is what may have caused one of our citizens to be spending a few weeks at Dedham. The town has given a large majority for no-license. There is reason in all things. If granting a “pony” license would help the cause of temperance then it should be granted; if otherwise, then it should not be granted. Under conditions this is a purely temperance question, in view of the vote of the town. A man may have just the same right to bring liquor into town as to bring in groceries of course. But if the bringing of them intends to injure the public good, then from a public peace point of view the selectmen would be justified in refusing. There is argument on both sides. The selectmen will doubtless act as they believe the majority of the voters really wish from all points of view, for and against. It is “the greatest good of the greatest number”. The full board had already voted not to grant such a license, and that decision will not be changed.
New Watering Cart. Mr. Walter C. Holbrook has purchased a fine new watering cart and a pair of fine horses to draw it, and he will water the streets for the season on subscription.
May Basket to Teacher. The pupils of Miss Myra Coffin in the ninth grade, Clapp School, showed their esteem of their teacher by hanging her a beautiful May basket on a recent evening.
The drives on the grounds of the Universalist Church property have been greatly improved by a heavy coating of gravelly loam.
The regular meeting of Stoughton Grange will be held next Monday evening, when there will be a memorial service under charge of Mrs. Ethel Bird. A large number were present, including many visitors, at the open meeting last week, when Mr. Henry B. Blackwell of Boston told what rights women have under the laws in Massachusetts.
News items from The Stoughton Record, May 28, 1909.
The New Post Office. The foundations of the new post office are being put in of a very substantial manner. The building itself is to be twenty-five feet wide. Seventy-one feet long and one story high. Although not favored with any too such vacant space it will be very central and very convenient. It will make quite a difference with some transient trade, as people naturally patronize those stores, for many things, that are most handy. That will not fine much loss, financially, from not having, from not having “Uncle Sam” as a tenant although he was good pay, because the net income was not very large. It is expected that the building will be ready for occupancy by July 1.
A Bold Robbery. Some time Sunday morning Mr. and Mrs. Rubin on Perry Street were chloroformed as they lay sleeping in bed and their house was then rifled of money $40. in bills taken from under his pillow, two overcoats, a pair of trousers, silverware and jewelry. Mr. and Mrs. Rubin have a store on Porter Street and did not reach home until 11 Saturday night. Whoever committed the robbery entered by forcing a side window, and then threw the bed clothes, saturated with chloroform over them as they slept. No clue was found by the police except tracks of a barefoot person, leading from the street to the house.
Epoch Making Transfers. Two Canton Properties Sold at Great Sacrifice. The great sale of the Revere Copper Co. and Kinsley Iron Works properties resulted in a complete disposal of every lot offered at Canton, yesterday. The principal purchases was the Plymouth Rubber Co., of Stoughton, who purchased Lots 1 and 2, the Revere Copper Yards and the property of the Kinsley Iron Works adjoining, on the westerly side of the Washington Street, the prices being $13,00 and $10,00 respectively. Lot 3, the axle shop, went to Matthew H. Galligan for $3,375. Lot 4, the foundry, was bid by Edward A. Sheehan for $1,550. Lot 5, the stable, went to Joseph B. Hall, for $1,200. Lots 6, and 7, the cottage and Massapoag House barn, were sold to C. P. Grimes $865 and $1000. Lot 8, Massapoag Building, was sold to Matthew H. Galligan for $3,000. The sale to the Plymouth Rubber Company of Stoughton, will no doubt prove one of the most epoch making transfers in the late history of the town, as it means the removal of the Company’s entire business to Canton in the near future, while its business must constantly increase, its output which is growing as a result of a world wide demand for its goods which are grown in favor. Mr. Sydeman, the president and financial head of the concern, is a man of remarkable business capacity, and one whose business foresight and shrewdness have won for his company and its members, the success of which they are proud. Whatever Mr. Sydeman has undertaken in the past, has been eminently successful, and that he will do a large part in making Canton grow, there is no question.
Real Estate Notes. Mr. Bryce Gemmell has disposed of his West Stoughton residential property to Mr. Henry Holbrook, who will occupy it for the present. Mr. Gemmell removing to Boston. Mr. Henry Holbrook has sold for the North Easton Co-operative bank a house on Beacon Park, to Mr. Robert Summersgill.
As Station Agent H.G. Buker entered the station on Wyman Street at 1 o’clock, Wednesday afternoon, he found a boy inside the ticket office and another, standing near the window outside. With the assistance of the baggage master, Harry Wing, Buker seized the boys. They were Edmund R. Gay and Hyman Mednicov, aged 16 and 17 years respectively. Chief of Police Vanston, was called and arrested the lads, who were arraigned in district court yesterday morning on the charge of larceny in a building. The case confirmed until next Tuesday in the juvenile session of the district court.
The public schools below the High School will close their year Friday, June 18.
Miss Claire Symonds of Danvers was the guest of Mrs. Aaron Gay over Sunday.
Mr. Frank H. Milliken is very successfully conducting a grocery store at Bay View for his summer vacation, combining pleasure with profit.
Dr. Daniel C. Rose and Mrs. Lydia Packard have returned from a very pleasant trip to Bermuda with his nephew, Capt. Sawyer.
Mr. Wm. L. Hodges, Jr. formerly of this town, won honors for Stoughton on the Pacific coast by defeating members of the Gentlemen’s Tennis Club of Hood River, Ore., in three successive sets in a tournament played last week.
New Forest Warden. The selectmen have appointed Mr. Jesse E. Smith as forest warden for the year at $150. But he is to find his own team except when it is in use for something else, and to hire five assistants at 50 cents per hour for actual service. He preferred to have five good men of his own selection to a much larger number taken at random. Mr. Smith has already done good service in this time, and the selectmen have done a good thing to continue his service.
In Odd Fellows Hall last Monday evening a supper was held under the auspices of the Grange Sisterhood, Mrs. Herbert N. Drake being chairman. The supper was followed by an entertainment, consisting of songs by Mrs. Ernest Holmes and Roy Phillips and piano solos by William Phillips. A regular meeting was held after the entertainment, after which there was a memorial service as follows: Prayer, Mrs. Margaret Webb; reading, Mrs. Edna Tilden; roll call, Mrs. Jennie Spaulding; song, Mrs. Ernest Holmes; addresses, Rev. A. L. Bean; reading, Mrs. Adeline Mosman; son Grange.
News items from The
Stoughton Record,
High School Graduation Exercises Class of 1909.
The graduating exercises of the
Passed Away – Miss Amanda M. Drake
died at her home on
Mr. H.E. Holbrook and family have
moved into the W.E. French house on
Miss Jennie G. Carpenter of
The many friends of Mr. Ernest Meade are pleased to see him out again, after his recent illness.
Mr. John R. Eldred of
Mrs. Harry L. Smith of
Miss Margaret Daley of
Mr. Andrew J. Leonard of
Among those from
Mrs. E.N. Wilkins entertained the
Philathea class of the Congregational Church at her home on
Mrs. Charles W. Smith and daughter Miss Bertha, are enjoying an outing at Hough’s Neck.
Miss Mildred Curtis of
Mr. Myron Pierce is driving a
handsome new horse “Dandy” and will take his family on a vacation carriage drive
to
Mrs. Sarah B. Perry,
Rev. Mary Macomber occupied the Congregational pulpit, Sunday forenoon, and made a clear exposition of the doctrine of grace.
The Ladies Benevolent Society of the Congregational Church is considering having a lawn party in the near future, on the grounds of the church, if everything favors.
The engagement is announced of Mr.
Luther Nelson of this town, and now studying medicine to Miss Beatrice
Garr of
In the diamond ring contest held by the
A movement is being started for a special town meeting at which certain inducements can be made so the Plymouth Rubber Co. will continue in this town.
News items from The Stoughton Record, July 30, 1909.
Glen Echo Picnics. Glen Echo has been having its share of picnics this year, and all who try it are well pleased. Its nearness and convenience are a great attraction to those in this vicinity, as the cost is small, the car ride is short, giving more time at the grounds. The lake also, with its row and motor boats, is a great attraction and a delight to all who go out upon it. Supt. Williams always has everything in the best possible condition, and no pains are spared to make everyone have a good time. The band concerts and moving pictures are very enjoyable, and prove a big attraction. The band concerts at Glen Echo are from 4 to 6 every Sunday afternoon, weather permitting, and the moving pictures are from 8:15 until 9:30 Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday evening.
Conductor Moss Injured. Mr. Fred Moss, a conductor on the Blue Hill Street railway was quite seriously injured last night by being thrown from the car near West Stoughton. Dr. McDonald was called. At present wiring the injured man is doing well.
E.P. Clapp cut his hand Saturday while cutting surveyors stakes.
J.W.H. Williams of Woodsville, N.H. has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. E.P. Moon of Washington Street.
Mrs. Isaac Capen, of Grove Street is spending a couple of weeks at Onset with her son Morton.
Whitney White of Plymouth is the guest of his father W.H. White on Plain Street.
Albert White of Onset is the guest of Mr. William Savels.
Helen Bird has been the guest of Mrs. Etta Moon of Washington Street.
Glen Echo Camp lots high class lots, adjoining Park. $25. and $50. Easy terms. Come in, see plans and select your lot. H.E. Holbrook.
Grange Lawn Party. A good number of Stoughton Granges enjoyed an informal lawn party at the residence of Past Master H. Lamb Monday evening, with singing by Mrs. Ernest Holmes and Master Roy Phillips and violin solos by Miss Ethel Jenkins, accompanied by her mother, Mrs. J.W. Jenkins. There were also graphaphone selections. Abundant refreshments were served. Mrs. Brock and Mrs. Lothrop were the committee in charge for the evening.
S.H.S. Class of 1903 Hold Reunion. The class of the Stoughton High School, held a picnic reunion, Tuesday, 27, at “The Acorn” Swift’s Beach, Wareham, Mass., the summer home of Ethel
Austin Kerwin. Ten of the original class of fourteen attended. The party left Stoughton at 7:15 a.m., to taken 8:11 train from Brockton. At Wareham carriages were taken for the beach. The day was spent in talking over old High School days, sports, music, motor boating, etc. The party broke up about 6:30 p.m. when motor boat was taken to Wareham, where final division of ways began. The Stoughton portion returned by trolley, reaching home at 10:45 p.m. tired but happy. Those present were Ethel Austin Kerwin, Celia Clapp Lane, Brockton; Grace Carpenter, Dighton; Mabel H. Fisher, Ruey H. Burnham, Bella C. Porter, Eugene Toomey, Abraham Press, Stoughton; Allan L. Beausang, New Bedford, Albert Whiting, Kingston, R.I. Plans were perfected to make the class a permanent organization.
George E. Belcher, one of the towns most prosperous business men has purchased the land adjoining his large last factory belonging to L. Alice Talbot and will probably utilize it in his business with a large addition to the present factory, in order to make room to meet the demands of his increased last business.
A. Perry Curtis spent Tuesday at Nantasket Beach.
Mr. and Mrs. James Belcher and Mr. and Mrs. Hiram E. Belcher and daughter Helen have returned from an outing at Canton Reservoir.
M.M. Upham has sold the Hugh Todd estate to John Everett of Canton and then he sold for John Everett the same estate to John Batchelder who will make extensive repairs and will occupy the same in the near future.
Mrs. Fred V. Beauregard and Miss Katharing Curley attended the funeral of Mrs. Henry Hoag of Belchertown but better known as Miss Tressie Smith formerly book keeper at the
Stoughton Rubber Company and made her home with her uncle James D. Curley.
Harold Paul attended the championship lawn tennis matches at Longwood Saturday.
W.W. Pye has been visiting his sister Mrs. Blackmer of Plymouth.
Mrs. Irving Warren is entertaining her brother from Maine.
Bertha Bisbee has returned after a visit to her sister at Sagamore Highlands.
Arthur Jones of Holbrook has been the guest of his parents Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Jones of Morton Street.
The attractions at Highland Park are worth the visit, and the band concerts are especially fine. If you want a pleasant little outing take a trolley trip over and prove it to yourself.
News items from The Stoughton Record, September 3, 1909.
Important Appeal – Annual Meeting of the District Nurse Association, September 7, in Lower Town Hall. Less than a year ago Dr. Ewing in a paper read before the Fortnightly Club, set forth the needs of a District Nurse in this town. At the close of the meeting a committee was chosen to appoint officers and to take the preliminary steps toward forming a District Nurse Association. Of course the most important matter to be considered was the raising of a fun sufficient, if possible to guarantee the wages of the nurse for one year $800.00. The response of those who kindly volunteered their services as solicitors for the object was prompt and satisfactory. A total of $822.50 was raised in comparatively short time. Wishing for further co-operation at this time that not for financial aid the directors are particularly anxious that everyone shall know the exact standing of the society. Early in March a meeting of the directors Miss Margaret N. Newman was appointed to fill the position of District Nurse for one year. Directors’ meeting have been held once a month since the society has been organized and now it is desired to make a strong appeal for co-operation to all who are, or should be, interested in the maintenance of a district nurse. The doctors and all who have enjoyed the professional skill of Miss Newman, unite in hearty endorsement of the district nurse idea in general and of Miss Newman in particular. She has ministered to all classes as it is the instruction of the directors she shall do not only to the very poor but to those in better circumstances, charging in each case 25 cents an hour, unless the patient is positive unable to pay it. Instructions is often given as to the care of the sick and of infants. The doctors report one case where a child’s life was saved by the promptness and efficiency of Miss Newman. Now for the appeal! If you have already contributed you are glad of that. If you have not, not mean to give what you can and to do it soon, because you realize the limitation of the present fund without adequate reinforcement. You are glad there are directors who are giving time and thought to the matter. Anyone out to be willing to give time and thought to matter so important to the welfare of the town. At this point in your meditation we ask you whether you have contributed or not, to attend the public meeting to be held in the Lower Town Hall, Tuesday evening Sept. 7th at 8 p.m. At the meeting all reports will be read and officers chosen for the ensuing year. Mr. Ira F. Burnham will address the meeting and doubtless present many details of the work not given in the reports. Time will be given for answering any questions anyone may care to ask. Please remember from now on that the Most Important engagement that you can possibly make is for September 7 at 8 p.m. in Lower Town Hall. A. Director
Chemung Lodge Knights of Pythias entertains Milton Lodge this evening.
Mrs. Wm. B. Holmes of Dry Pond has been entertaining her father.
The Congregational and Universalist Churches will be open again as usual, next Sunday after their vacation.
Mr. Wm. B. Holmes saw three deer on his meadow near Green Lodge, last week, a doe and two fawns.
Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Gay and Mr. and Mrs. Abbott of Dry Pond spent last Thursday at Field’s Point.
Mrs. Susan Sawyer and Miss Mattie Sawyer enjoyed an auto ride to Easton and Taunton last Friday.
The zealous Grangers who enjoy a first rate clam bake are planning to go to help eat the one to be served next Monday afternoon near Harmony Grange Hall, Easton Furnace. Free barges run from Easton Railway station and the bake is 50 cents “per”.
Miss May Fox is taking a vacation from her business at the Stoughton Record office.
Supt. Mann has been putting in some good work upon the sidewalks in town, putting on much new gravel.
Rev. Mr. Cole, the Methodist pastor of Dighton, will preach for Rev. Mr. Bean in the Congregational Church, Sunday.
Principal Royce of the High School is now occupying his residence here, the house on Prospect Street recently vacated by Mr. Wiggin.
Mrs. B. B. Capen has been spending a few days at Onset and is much improved in health.
Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Gay and Mr. and Mrs. A.M. Bridgman took a trolley trip to Marblehead from Boston, Monday, to call upon Mr. Arthur W. Gay, the son of the former, at the Rock-mere.
Mr. Arthur W. Gay goes to Springfield, Vt. Next week to accept the position of assistant in the Springfield Academy.
Stoughton Grange is making plans for a successful harvest festival, supper, apron and candy sale and entertainment, all for 25 cents, Monday evening, Sept. 13.
Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Gay received word of a daughter born last Friday, to their son Ralph and his wife in Plainville, N.J.
Mrs. F.E. Van Wyke is entertaining her sister, Mrs. C.F. Martin from New Hampshire.
Miss Maud Jones is employed at the Sentinel office.
News items from The Stoughton Record, September 10, 1909.
Important Appeal – Annual Meeting of the District Nurse Association, September 7, in Lower Town Hall. Less than a year ago Dr. Ewing in a paper read before the Fortnightly Club, set forth the needs of a District Nurse in this town. At the close of the meeting a committee was chosen to appoint officers and to take the preliminary steps toward forming a District Nurse Association. Of course the most important matter to be considered was the raising of a fun sufficient, if possible to guarantee the wages of the nurse for one year $800.00. The response of those who kindly volunteered their services as solicitors for the object was prompt and satisfactory. A total of $822.50 was raised in comparatively short time. Wishing for further co-operation at this time that not for financial aid the directors are particularly anxious that everyone shall know the exact standing of the society. Early in March a meeting of the directors Miss Margaret N. Newman was appointed to fill the position of District Nurse for one year. Directors’ meeting have been held once a month since the society has been organized and now it is desired to make a strong appeal for co-operation to all who are, or should be, interested in the maintenance of a district nurse. The doctors and all who have enjoyed the professional skill of Miss Newman, unite in hearty endorsement of the district nurse idea in general and of Miss Newman in particular. She has ministered to all classes as it is the instruction of the directors she shall do not only to the very poor but to those in better circumstances, charging in each case 25 cents an hour, unless the patient is positive unable to pay it. Instructions is often given as to the care of the sick and of infants. The doctors report one case where a child’s life was saved by the promptness and efficiency of Miss Newman. Now for the appeal! If you have already contributed you are glad of that. If you have not, not mean to give what you can and to do it soon, because you realize the limitation of the present fund without adequate reinforcement. You are glad there are directors who are giving time and thought to the matter. Anyone out to be willing to give time and thought to matter so important to the welfare of the town. At this point in your meditation we ask you whether you have contributed or not, to attend the public meeting to be held in the Lower Town Hall, Tuesday evening Sept. 7th at 8 p.m. At the meeting all reports will be read and officers chosen for the ensuing year. Mr. Ira F. Burnham will address the meeting and doubtless present many details of the work not given in the reports. Time will be given for answering any questions anyone may care to ask. Please remember from now on that the Most Important engagement that you can possibly make is for September 7 at 8 p.m. in Lower Town Hall. A. Director
Chemung Lodge Knights of Pythias entertains Milton Lodge this evening.
Mrs. Wm. B. Holmes of Dry Pond has been entertaining her father.
The Congregational and Universalist Churches will be open again as usual, next Sunday after their vacation.
Mr. Wm. B. Holmes saw three deer on his meadow near Green Lodge, last week, a doe and two fawns.
Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Gay and Mr. and Mrs. Abbott of Dry Pond spent last Thursday at Field’s Point.
Mrs. Susan Sawyer and Miss Mattie Sawyer enjoyed an auto ride to Easton and Taunton last Friday.
The zealous Grangers who enjoy a first rate clam bake are planning to go to help eat the one to be served next Monday afternoon near Harmony Grange Hall, Easton Furnace. Free barges run from Easton Railway station and the bake is 50 cents “per”.
Miss May Fox is taking a vacation from her business at the Stoughton Record office.
Supt. Mann has been putting in some good work upon the sidewalks in town, putting on much new gravel.
Rev. Mr. Cole, the Methodist pastor of Dighton, will preach for Rev. Mr. Bean in the Congregational Church, Sunday.
Principal Royce of the High School is now occupying his residence here, the house on Prospect Street recently vacated by Mr. Wiggin.
Mrs. B. B. Capen has been spending a few days at Onset and is much improved in health.
Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Gay and Mr. and Mrs. A.M. Bridgman took a trolley trip to Marblehead from Boston, Monday, to call upon Mr. Arthur W. Gay, the son of the former, at the Rock-mere.
Mr. Arthur W. Gay goes to Springfield, Vt. Next week to accept the position of assistant in the Springfield Academy.
Stoughton Grange is making plans for a successful harvest festival, supper, apron and candy sale and entertainment, all for 25 cents, Monday evening, Sept. 13.
Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Gay received word of a daughter born last Friday, to their son Ralph and his wife in Plainville, N.J.
Mrs. F.E. Van Wyke is entertaining her sister, Mrs. C.F. Martin from New Hampshire.
Miss Maud Jones is employed at the Sentinel office.
News items from The Stoughton Record, September 17, 1909.
A Board of Trade. Successfully Launched in a Large Meeting. Stoughton will be up-to-date with a live Board of Trade after such an organization has been discussed for several years. This time the movement has gained headway enough to assure permanent success and it will be a time thing for the town. More than 100 citizens interested in the formation of a local board of trade met in lower town hall last evening and elected an organization. The meeting was called to order by Albert A. Mead, Ira Burnham was chosen chairman and Albert A. Tilden secretary pro-tem. Mr. Burnham presented as speaker of the meeting. Hon. Loyed E. Chamberlain of Brockton, president of the Massachusetts State Board of Trade, who pointed out the desirability of such an organization. L.W. Standish moved that all desiring to become members of the new organization rise. All in the hall rose. A constitution and by laws, presented by W.O. Faxon were read and adopted. On motion of Albert Mead a committee of three was appointed to bring in a list of nominations for officers. A. A. Mead, John H. Smith, and Dr. E.H. Ewing, were chosen. The committee reported the following nominations, the report being accepted and the officers elected as follows: President W.O. Faxon; vice-president, Michael Powers, secretary, E. Elms; treasurer, C.S. Upham; executive committee, J. Mead, George Monk, T.J. Farley, Dr. C. L. Swan, T. Stretton, G.A. Sprague, Jr. Chairman of committees were chosen as follows, Finance and rooms, George Wentworth; manufacturers and mercantile, George Belcher, transportation postal and insurance, J.H. Johnson, statistics and information, Dr. E.H. Ewing, town affairs. Ira Burnham: real estate, H.E. Holbrook, refreshments and entertainment, L.W. Standish, membership J.H. Smith, improvement, A. A. Mead. The charter list closed with names of 58 members. A vote of thanks was tendered to Judge Chamberlain for addressing the meeting. Adjournment was taken subject to call of the president.
Press – Press. Samuel Press of North Stoughton, brother of Harry Press, proprietor of the Fairview Hotel at that place, and Miss Mary Press his niece were married at Providence Saturday. A reception was held to a large company of friends at the Fairview Hotel Saturday evening. The wedding issued at Providence gives the age of the groom as 50 and his occupation as manufacturer. The bride’s age is given as 26.
A valuable dog owned by Chief of Police Vanston was killed by the electric cars Tuesday evening. A short time before a pet cat owned by Fire Chief James J. Pye was run over by an automobile and instantly killed.
Dr. Daniel C. Rose observed his birthday, Wednesday, by a trip to Boston for entertainment, witnessing “A School of Scandal” at Castle Square Theatre and other amusements. His aunt, Mrs. Packard, joined in the observance.
Mr. James B. Clapp has returned from a successful trip through New York State for the popcorn firm Smith, Clapp, and Gay. Popcorn, this year, is just a trifle less by wholesome than a year ago. Mr. Bennie Clapp, only son of Mr. James B. Clapp, Bay Road, is expected home for a visit, next week.
Robbed a School House. The Tolman School on Park Street was ransacked by a thief or thieves Tuesday night, but little of value was secured. The break was discovered by Miss Lucia Chandler the teacher, Wednesday morning. A pane of glass was broken and then the windows unlocked and entrance effected in this way.
Ninth Grade Defeated. A ball game which lasted 14 innings resulted in the defeat of the ninth grade by the freshman and sophomore classes. The lineup of the winners: Leonard c., Hooper p., Atherton 1b, Harris 2b, Dykeman 3b, Murphy ss, Philips lf, Ward cf, Wentworth rf. The losers: Smith c, Janson p., Deacon 1b, Levine 2b, Perin ss, Karstine lf, Leden rf. Long and Flynn were umpires and Dykeman umpire on bases. The features of the game were the hitting of Wentworth and the fielding of Ward.
Brockton Fair. Remember that the great and only Brockton Fair is to appear in Brockton Oct. 5, 6, 7, 8. The mere announcement in enough for all who have ever attend, but for those who have not, they can be assured that it is the biggest thing of the kind ever seen in the world.
Advertisement for the Brockton Fair: Get Ready BROCKTON FAIR, Oct. 5, 6, 7, 8. $45,000 in purses and attractions. Including: Frenzio, in his mad dive. The Globe of Death. Wooster’s Women. Relay Races. Everything that’s new. Horse Show. Trot, pace and running races. Stage Show. Three Stages 20 Star Acts, Three Bands of Music. Firemen’s Muster - $1,550. in prizes. Athletic Meet on New Athletic field. Marathon Run. Balloon Ascensions. Poultry and Cattle Exhibit. Excursions from Everywhere.
Mr. W. L. Hodges Jr. formerly of this town, is now engaged in the furniture business in the Hood River Valley in Oregon.
Kitchen Shower. A kitchen shower was given Miss Ruth H. Capen at the home of Miss Mattie Sawyer on Pearl Street Saturday evening. The affair was a surprise. A gigantic hoop with the presents attached was put down over her head. The articles included all kinds of household utensil, and with each was an original rhyme. Refreshments were served and games played. Those present were: Misses Grace Carpenter, Doris Holmes, Clara Walsh, Iver G. Burrill, Ruth Safford, Jennie Veazie, Ruth Capen, Edith Capen, Lucy Henry, Louise Nelson, Mattie Sawyer, Mrs. Charles N. Chase, Mrs. Susan Sawyer, Mrs. Ernest E. Goward, Mrs. W. Elmer Maltby, and Messrs. W. Elmer Maltby, Will Phillips, Ernest E. Goward, Charles N. Chase, G. Lester Gay, Harold Capen, Charles Giles.
Grange Harvest Supper. Stoughton Grange held its annual harvest supper and sale in Odd Fellows’ Hall Monday evening. There was a large number present. The hall was decorated with flowers, and fruits and vegetables were exhibition. An entertainment was given, the program being as follows” Piano solo, Mrs. Frances Fatrell; song, G. Lester Gay; violin Miss Ethel Jenkins. After the entertainment there was an auction of the fruits and vegetables. The committees in charge were Master Charles Curtis, general chairman; Mrs. Carrie Spurr, Mrs. Alice Jenkins, Mrs. William Blye, supper committee, Mrs. Alice Brock, Mrs. Ethel Bird, domestic and fancy articles; Eldon Gay, vegetables, fruits and flowers, Mrs. Nelie Gay and Mrs. Kittie Gay, candy and pop corn. Mrs. Adeline Mosman entertainment committee.
News items from The Stoughton Record, September 24, 1909.
Found Guilty. At the criminal court at Dedham this week, Emidio di Lucca was found guilty of burning the house of his wife in this town on Pine Street, some months ago. His counsel, Mr. E.F. Leonard, appealed on the ground that it was not a crime to burn the property of his wife. The judge intimated that the term would be four two years, and Mr. Leonard asked that it be decided at once in order that the time his client has already spent in jail might count on the sentence. Hugh Todd was sentenced to five years on one of the charges against him and the others were not brought up.
Two Old Uncles. Mr. Elmer Talbot informs The Record that two of his uncles received canes from the Boston Post, as entitled to it from being the oldest man in town. One of them is Mr. Solomon Talbot of Sharon and the other is Mr. Peter Talbot of Canton. This is certainly a remarkable coincidence, probably not equaled in the country.
Raised over a Thousand. The finance committee of the Congregational Church report, Sunday that it had secured pledges of over $1,000. to pay the debt of $600, and the balance will be applied to current expenses.
Married Aug. 28. The wedding of a Stoughton young man and Brockton girl has just come to light in the return of a marriage license from Newport, R.I. This shows that on Aug. 28, Edward Francis Easton of Stoughton, age 21, employed as a bookkeeper, with his parents, names given as William C. and Mary E. Easton and Anna May Bird, of Brockton, age 19 were married. The license declares that no parents or guardians of the bride resides in the state, the names of her parents being given as George E. and Mary E. Bird, father’s employment that of shoemaker. They were married by Rev. Joseph Cooper a Methodist clergyman. Grace N. Easton and Edith E. Cooper were witnesses.
Big Grange Meeting. The next regular meeting of Stoughton Grange, Monday evening, promises to be unusual interest as the entertainment will be of a competitive nature the ladies and the gentleman, with Master Farwell of Ponkapoag Grange as judge. His own Grange promises to come up in a body to see the fun.
Crowded Schools. The rooms of the High School and the West Stoughton School are crowded. While there is ample in the others’ The school committee have engaged Miss Sarah Codding of Brockton as a third assistant in the High School on account of the large number of pupils. The pupils in one of the schools in the Drake building are divided into two sections, there being so many, one using the room in the forenoon, and the other in the afternoon. Miss Hattie M. Hoyt of Providence, R.I. is second assistant teacher in the High School.
Lost its Last Game. Stoughton ended its baseball season Saturday by dropping a game to North Easton. The score was 3 to 2, the game going ten innings. Stoughton presented a lineup made up mostly of their substitute men, Graham and Burrill being the only regulars. Graham had the trolley “champs” completely at his mercy, giving two stingy hits, a comedy of errors, by the “subs” presenting North Easton with enough runs to win. “Bobby” Stevenson, the “idol of North Easton,” pitched for the visitors and did well, retiring nine via the strikeout route. The fielding features were contributed by Graham and Loud for Stoughton and Keith for North Easton. Dam, Burrill and Coffey took the batting honors.
Executor’s Sale. Of real estate must be sold to settle the estate. A good two story house of eight rooms 5,045 feet of land, good cellar, grape vines, shrubs, etc. Terms easy, Corner of Dale and Porter. L. Francis Drake.
Dr. W.O. Faxon has been spending the week with friends at West Falmouth.
Mrs. Fred Capen, of Porter Street gave a party to her whist club, yesterday.
Friends Congratulate. Many friends of Mrs. Ruth C. Gurney, 82 Green Street, Brockton called last week and brought messages of congraulations to her. Mrs. Gurney having passed her 87th Birthday anniversary. Flowers and cards were left with Mrs. Gurney as a reminder of the happy occasion. Mrs. Gurney is in excellent health for one of her advanced age. The greater part of her life has been spent in Brockton, where she has made host of friends. Mrs. Gurney was born in Stoughton, and is a sister of Mr. James B. Clapp, Dry Pond.
A Flourishing School. St. Mary’s School shows a remarkable increase in attendance this year. There are 124 pupils in the three primary grades. The Sunday school for public school children began its fall sessions last Sunday. Over 70 pupils were enrolled. Rev. Fr. Stanton has charge of the Perseverance Class. This year’s class course embraces a study of the New Testament in connection with the life of Christ. Rev. Fr. Walsh diocesan director of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith gave a very interesting lecture during the week before the higher grades of St. Mary’s School on his recent trip through Newfoundland. He found that the clergy and bishops were doing a great work in material and spiritual ways for their flocks.
Mrs. Hattie Gay visited Henry Pollard, of Sharon, Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Webster Smith have returned from a month’s trip to Amesbury, Ill.
Miss Inez Gardiner has accepted a position in New York.
Mrs. Edward F. Lunt has returned from a visit in East Boothbay, Maine.
Miss Gertrude Zinner has returned from a visit in Cleveland, Ohio.
Miss Gertrude Reynolds has accepted a position in Orleans as a teacher in the public schools.
Mr. and Mrs. Guy Cornish have returned from a visit to Randolph, Vermont.
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Smith of Attleboro have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Henry W. Britton.
Miss May Harvey spend Sunday with Miss Besse Stevenson of Brockton.
Mr. Frank Jones Jr. has returned after several weeks outing at Nantucket.
The Stoughton High School will hold a dance in the Town Hall, Friday, October 1.
Mrs. Perkins and daughter Doris of Pleasant Street, spent Sunday at Quincy Beach.
Miss Jennie Carpenter spent last week at Narraganset Pier and will spend next week with Mrs. Susan Leavitt at Parsonsfield, Maine.
Mr. Kenneth J. McKenzie formerly of this town where he conducted the drug store now owned by Mr. Wadden, is prospering in the same business in Pictou, N.S. and inquires loyally after Stoughton, from Massachusetts visitors who may know.
Mr. Bennie Clapp is visiting his father Mr. James B. Clapp, of Dry Pond. The former’s headquarters are at Minneapolis, but most of his time is spent elsewhere attending to claims of all kinds against the railroad company employing him, just now being in this state on such business.
News items from The Stoughton Record, October 1, 1909.
Tried to Break in. Last Saturday night some evil minded person tried to break into the town hall but did not succeed further than to make some marks upon an outside door. The only known motive must have been to obtain some possible funds or to try to pay taxes.
Three Deaths in Town. Mrs. Ida J. Dearden died at her home on Seaver Street Mondya afternoon after a protracted illness. She leaves a husband, one son, Eugene Dearden, and two daughters, Mrs. Annie Smith of Phillipsdale, R.I., and Miss Gladys Dearden of this town. George W. Blaisdell aged 69, died at his home on Page Street, North Stoughton, Monday evening after a long illness. He was a member of Libanus Lodge, F. and A.M. of Somersworth, N.H. where he formerly resided. Albert C. Ridgway, aged 70, died at his home on Page Street, North Stoughton. Monday evening after a long illness. He leaves a wife and one son. Previous to his illness he conducted a grocery store and was the postmaster in North Stoughton for several year’s.
A Popular Granger. Stoughton Grangers will be interested in this from the National Grange, as Mrs. Drew is a frequent and welcome visitor in Stoughton Grange. Few patrons have a more faithful record of service than has Mrs. Emily M. Drew of Brockton, who has long held the double position of secretary of Easton Grange, No. 196, and of lady assistant steward of Old Colony Pomona No. 13. Mrs. Drew is one of the best known members in the state and few there are who give more time in a year to Grange work than she has. Mrs. Drew has been secretary of Easton Grangbe continuously since it was organized on Mar. 23, 1892 and has missed very few meetings during that time and then always because of sickness or other equally good reason. In the Pomona she has held the office of lady assistant steward since the date of its organization and even before that, for several years, when it was the district Grange, during which time she has never missed but one meeting, that die to serious illness. Yet the Old Colony is one of the most scattered districts in the state and attendance upon the meetings necessitates a great deal of travel during a year. The number of fifth degree candidates whom Mrs. Drew has led through the mysteries of the order has mounted up far into the hundreds, with a record class of 108 candidates at one of the initiations. In both these positions so long filled. Mrs Drew has exhilarated marked efficiency as well as unbroken punctuality and he faithful devotion to duty has been an inspiration to many other officers in both the subordinate and Pomona Granges.
The rains have helped the dry wells, ad they were not even so dry during last summer.
Harvest Supper. The ladies of the Congregational Church held a harvest supper and entertainment in the vestry Tuesday evening. A large number was present. The program was as follows: piano duet, Misses Iva Burrill and Effie Griffin; reading, Miss Grace Crockett; mandolin solo, Miss Fobes; duet, Misses Marjorie and Helen Bean; solo, Miss Ethel Jackquin; reading, Henry Williams; solo, Miss Grace Carpenter; reading, Miss Emma Parent; duet, Misses Cora Pratt and Helen Curtis. The net proceeds of the evening were about $30.
Farewell Supper. Miss Doris Burnham, who entered Wellesley College to day, gave a supper to her friends at her home on Walnut Street Monday evening. Those present were: Miss Katherine Steele, Miss Ruth Leach, Miss Katherine Sullivan, Miss Amy Leonard, Mrs. Charles De-Laite, Hobart Perrin, Atherton Smith, Charles De-Laite, Marshall Fisher, Fred Hall, Forrest Burnham, Miss Ruby Burnham, Mr. and Mrs. I.F. Burnham.
Richard Ward and Miss Bessie Swift were married at the parsonage of the Congregational Church last Wednesday evening by A.L. Bean, the ring service being used. Mr. and Mrs. Ward will reside at Mr. Ward’s home on “Kenneth Court”.
“Old Chemung”. The old Rumsey hand fire engine, that has been kept at Dry Pond, has been cleaned up and will be manned by Stoughton firemen for the Brockton Fair.
Charge with Larceny. James J. Keefe and Edward Wolfindale, conductors in the Lawrence division of the Boston & Northern Ry. Co. were recently placed under arrest charged with larceny of fares from the company. After hearing of their cases before the police court in Lawrence, Judge Mahoney found them guilty and has announced his decision, fining them each $35. and costs.
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