Selected news items from
The Stoughton Record
Newspaper from 1906
re-published in the Stoughton Journal article each week
by David Allen Lambert
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News items from: January 5, 1906
A pretty New Year party was given by the Misses Crockett at
their home on
Our Firemen aid at
Edgar A. Marden of
James B. Clapp is on a business trip in
At the annual meeting of the Historical Society held Monday evening the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: - president, Henry L. Johnson; first vice president, Harry C. Southworth; second vice president, Wales French; treasurer, Richard B. Ward; clerk, Miss Amelia M. Clifton; trustees, Mrs. Azuba G. Curtis, Mrs. H. Augusta Atherton, Dr. Loring W. Puffer, Mr. Leonard A. Thayer. Mr. J. Elmer Talbot; custodian Miss A.M. Clifton.
Mr. and Mrs. William Tribou of
Dr. Charles L. Swan and N.S. Atwood of this town attended the funeral of the late Caleb Swan at Clarendon Hills, Saturday.
Miss Grace H. Carpenter of
Miss E. T. George of
Mr. Webster Smith is recovering from quite a serious case of blood poisoning in his arm.
Mr. Frank Currier,
The Seven Associates will hold a social and dance in Sons
of Veterans Hall Thursday evening
Advertisement
Doctors Raise Prices. Schedule went into effect January first. Far in excess of any given out previously. The physicians of this town have issued a new price list which went into effect the first of January which is in excess of any previous list ever given out in this town, and is as follows: Office calls $1 and upwards, cash; ordinary house visits, $1.50 and upwards; consultation with another physician, $5; visits between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. $2; visits to cases of smallpox, varioloid and typhus fever $10; detained visits, for every hour after first half hour $2; calls outside during office hours $2; vaccination at home of patient $1.50; vaccination at physician’s office $1; administration of an anesthetic $5; minor surgery and surgical dressings $2 and upwards; post-mortem examination at request of family $10; medical certificates $1; attendance at court, $25 per day; accompanying patient to Boston hospital $5 and expenses; obstetrical cases including three subsequent visits $15 cash; instrumental delivery $20 cash; pathological examinations and urinary analysis $1 to $5; first consultation in venereal diseases $5, cash; administration of anesthetic during labor by another physician $5 cash.
New machine shop opened rear of Auto Station.
Any kind of machine work promptly attended to.
James Lehan,
Public Library
Robbed. There was a break in the
Public Library, recently. A window
was smashed at the side of the building next to the Chicataubut club, the catch
turned, the window then raised and the thief crawled in.
It must had been keeping tabs on the place, for he went right to the cash
drawer where the money from fines is kept, took about $25. mostly in change that
was there and disturbed nothing else.
Enlarging his Business. Mr. James Lehan, our successful bicycle and automobile dealer, had found his private machine shop such an essential adjunct to the repairing department of his business that he finally decided to enlarge it and at present employs a machinist regularly and is prepared to do all kinds of work which is ordinarily done in a modern machine shop. He has built on a large addition to his auto station and installed a larger electric motor for greater power, besides the many special machines for the repairing of machinery. Mr. Lehan’s business has grown steadily since his first embarkation and the degree of success he has attained only reflects his good business sense and enterprise.
Papers were Passed. The Congregational Society now owns it parsonage. On Tuesday evening the papers transferring the property occupied as a parsonage by the Congregational church were formally transferred to the society by Mrs. M. E. Farrington, according to the terms of her proposition made, last summer. The society has had posts set for a new fence on the south side of the church along the line of its property, as it is supposed, although it was not possible to find all the metes and bounds called for. However it is believed the line is substantially correct, and so near so that no one will ever be able to successfully dispute it.
New Building
Developments in
Mr. George Belcher is convalescent.
Sunday morning Officers Vanston, Pye and Clifford raided
the Central dining rooms on
E. J. Wheeler, who has been in the
The Maltby School of
Shorthand is preparing some stenographers who are worthy of good positions.
An efficient shorthand school right at home is something our townspeople
should appreciate and take advantage of whenever such instruction is desired.
Seriously Injured.
Mr. Andrew Reilley, driver for Dennie’s express, was badly hurt in
South station, Tuesday evening. In
some way he was thrown upon the front platform of the forward car of the
Advertisement
Plumbing and Heating executed in a very thorough manner in
all its branches. I am also agent
for the Celebrated Ranges and Hot Air Steam and hot water Heaters made by the
Hub Man’fg Co. Also agent for the
Magee Furnace Co. Both
H.E. Holbrook & Co. will hold an auction sale of
household good at the Henry Albert Drake store,
Stoughton Lumber Co. Is the place to get all kinds of building material, including hardware, nails, lime, cement, brick, roofing paper, etc.
News items from: January 19, 1906
Fatally Injured. Joseph F. Murphy Meets Sudden Death. While in the act of performing his duty as brakeman at Canton Junction on the N.Y. N.H. & H. railroad about 2 o'clock, Sunday morning, Joseph F. Murphy, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. M.F. Murphy of Monk street, fell to the track and was run over by five freight cars which broke both his legs, fractured his back bone and cut a gash in his head. He was conscious when picked up by a railroad hand and placed in a baggage car, to which an engine was attached in time to leave for Boston at 2:08, where an ambulance was in readiness to the Massachusetts General Hospital. It is supposed that the brake as he was using it, gave way and thus threw him to the ground. Mr. Murphy was conscious until nearly the time of his death at 5:20, Sunday morning. While in the baggage car he asked to have a draft of air shut off and also asked for his mother and a priest realizing his critical condition. After having arrived in Boston, Rev. Fr. McCloud of St. Joseph's church visited him, but none of his folks could get to him in time to see him alive. The doctors in charge said that he had a clear mind until the last, and did all they could to ease the pain which he suffered. The young man was 23 years old, was a great favorite among his associates and was appreciated for the life and enthusiasm which he displayed in all that he undertook to do. He was formerly a conductor on the Old Colony street railway, and members of his family had advised him not to work on the night freight. He leaves besides his parents, two sisters, Alice and Retta, and one brother, Edward V. Murphy, all of this town. Conductor Marvel had charge of the freight on which the accident occurred, and another break man, Mr. Fowler, was also on the train.
Wales French, Edwin A. Jones and Alice Burnham attended a meeting of the Massachusetts Library club in the public library in Boston, Saturday.
Frederick R. Currie has resigned his position with F.H. Milliken, grocer, and has taken a position at Mulholland's market.
Miss May Brock of Brock street has been the guest of Miss Clara Geer of South Boston, formerly of this town.
J. Harvey Peasley of Rose street was taken to the Massachusetts General Hospital, Monday, for treatment.
Clarence Jones of Morton street, is recovering rapidly from his injured foot, and is able to get about a little each day.
R.D. Porter's coal sheds have been rebuilt and put in first-class condition.
101 Years Old. Mrs. Matilda Capen will celebrate tomorrow. Mrs. Matilda Capen mother of Sanford E. Capen, will observe her 101st birthday anniversary, tomorrow, Jan. 20th 1906. Mrs. Capen or "Aunt Matilda" as she is well known in the neighborhood is in good health and still continues to do housework and is a pleasant companion of those of her home. Her wonderful physique at so advanced an aged is certainly to be admired by all who see her so active and useful as she proved herself to be in performing her daily household duties. The Record is pleased to be again privileged to extend its hearty congratulations to Mrs. Capen and wish her as many more happy years of life as she can live happily.
Liquor Seizures - Stoughton Officers were "On the Spot". On Saturday, Officers Vanston and Pye seized from Charles Kransevich, a marketman of Canton St., 10 cases of larger, five cases of ale, five kegs of ale, two gallons of whiskey and one gallon of wine. The man had just loaded the stuff in his wagon and started from the depot. John Mathus, a marketman of Wyman street, also started from the depot with a load of wet goods. They
were seized by the officers.
The Webster House on Porter street has just put out a fine new gold leaf sign. Mr. Webster proprietor, believe in having the best as the grade of the sign of work indicated.
Fire Test. Without notifying the teachers this morning, Chief Vanstone of the fire department and Mrs. Lena Gobbett, chairman of the School Committee, visited the school building containing scholars in grades 1 to 8, and rung in the school fire alarms in each building. At the Clapp building the upper floor was cleaned in 45 seconds and the entire building in one minute and nine seconds, the pupils taking their garments with them. The upper floor at the Drake building was cleaned in 55 seconds, and the whole building in one minute and six seconds, without taking their garments. The above is considered a fine record by the fire engineers and the committee. Miss Lilla M. Layng, has charge of the Clapp building, and the Drake school is in charge of Mrs. Mansfield of Canton. The scholars are required to practice the fire drill every week.
Fred Williams, the popular clerk of the Washington street drug store, thought he had beaten all records the other day, who was approached by a stranger on the sidewalk, who inquired "Where is the glass works, Charlie?" "How did you know that my named was Charlie?" Fred asked. "Why, I guessed at it." responded the stranger. "Then guess where the glass works are," was Fred's rejoinder.
Advertisement
A dress suit cases free with every $15 purchase at the Union Clothing Co., Strettons' block.
Ellis Drake, Porter St., Nearly Op. Town House, Stoughton. Dealer in Sewing Machines, repairing and rebuilding. General light repairing promptly attended too. [Note: Ellis Drake's claim to fame was inventing the Baseball cover. To read more about this Stoughton inventor go to:
http://www.stoughtonhistory.com/ellis_drake.htm
Go to Wilkins news-stand if you want the larges and best assortment of reading matter of all kinds.
I will but any Quality of Fowl and will pay reasonable prices. I also deal in Cattle and give special price for fatted
calves. Benj. Lipsky, Pearl st., corner Pearl St. Place, Stoughton. Telephone 51-7.
Clean Coal. Not dust and dirt, but Clean Coal, each piece Distinct and Shiny. That is the kind you get of Porter who looks after your interest by giving quality and honest weight and measure, and at as low prices as anybody. Porter's Coal will Bear Inspection.
R.D. Porter, Lehan's Block, Stoughton.
Special Sale! Saturday and Monday, Jan. 20 & 22. On several articles that it will not pay you to let go by. We have purchased a large lot of Fancy York State hand picked Pea Beans and our special price will be only 6cents qt. Large lot Yellow Eye Beans, 6cents quart. 10cents Canned Corn - large lot just rec'd [now] 6cents can. Canned Peas 8 cents per can. 50-cent Stone Crock of Jam [now] 40cents. 15 cent Mixed Candy [now] 9cents lb. We will close out our Christmas Candy at 9 Cents per lb. And many other Specials which we shall take pleasure in showing.
J.H. Smith & Co.
News items from: January 26, 1906
Veteran Firemen Hold Successful Event - Annual Ball. In the town hall, Friday evening the Veteran Firemen's association held its annual concert and
dance. There were a large number present, including friends from Brockton, Canton and Hyde Park. The ball was opened by Representative
William O.
Faxon of this town and Hon. George L. Barnes of South Weymouth, who gave short addresses. There was a prize waltz at which
Matthew Lannigan and
Agnes Murphy were awarded the prize of $5. The floor was in charge of Cornelius Healy, Jr., president of the association, assisted by
Frank E.
Hussey, Frank E. Drake and Hiram E. Belcher. The committee of arrangements included Cornelius
Healy, Jr., Joseph A. Buck, Charles F. Adams,
J.G. Estey, Frank E. Hussey, Charles H. Lake, Frank E. Drake, J. L. McDonald. The
reception committee included
Richard Vanston, William H. Toomey, George A. Nevins, Hiram E. Belcher, Fred W.
Estey, Howard S. Crosman, Wilfred Clark, James A. Capen and Fred Beauregard.
[A long list of the attendees also appears in the paper].
Some residents on Park street, beyond the South Stoughton station, believe it would be a good financial investment for the town to extend the electric
lights there to the Brockton line, especially if the incandescent system were used. Now that water has been put up in the street, they believe that
if light was added, so that houses could be equipped with all the "modern improvements," there would be a material increase of building on the street
which would much more than give ample return on the outlay. There is no doubt that most building in the future will be along or near the electric
car lines; and it might be good policy for the town to specially favor such streets in order to encourage building upon them.
Quite a number of our people have been "under the weather" during the past week, the symptoms in many cases being like those in the grip.
In the superior court at Dedham, Charles L. Swan and Henry E. Holbrook of Stoughton have brought suit against Sarah Levy
of Attleboro. Writ
returnable at superior court, Dedham, first Monday in February. Action of contract for $1000.
Mr. and Mrs. R. Bryce Gemmel of West Stoughton announce the engagement of Miss
Margaret White to Dr. Hartwell Astor Sibley, Jr, of Dorchester.
Rudolph Krona of Sumner street has the mumps.
William H. Overton of Philadelphia, son of W. H. Overton of West Stoughton, is seriously ill.
Mr. Arthur W. Gay is home for a ten days' winter vacation from his studies at Boston University.
Miss Lou Donley is recovering an operation for appendicitis in a private hospital in Boston.
If the Soule Shoe School Co. has men back of it, who are capable of making money in the manufacture of shoes in Stoughton. The Record certainly hopes
that the Merchants' Association will find a way of providing the extra $5000 of capital wanted. If the company can furnish $10,000 it seems as if it
would be possible to get half that amount in town. We cannot afford to see the Wales French shoe factory vacant or idle these prosperous times.
A gentleman who claimed to represent the hotel keepers of Boston in the interests of the liquor business, came here, Saturday, and tried to get some
of our merchants to sign a petition to repeal certain liquor saloon laws. He unfortunately approached several strong temperance men first, who made
him realize that he had got into the wrong place to obtain signatures and he left the town forthwith. Our people were perfectly "dry" on the subject.
Who was Abel Puffer? My grandfather's great-grandfather George Talbot who was the first Talbot that ever settled in Stoughton and gave the old
cemetery [Pearl Street Cemetery] to the town had a sister Elizabeth Talbot
who married Eleazer Puffer in 1713. Abel Puffer's grandfather
John was a
brother of Eleazer - Abel was born March 27, 1737, died May 20, 1813. The
Puffer's lived in Sharon, also in Ponkapoag. The cure for the rattlesnake
bites as contributed by F.A. Noyes may be found in the history of Canton. [contributed
by] J. Elmer Talbot.
Sports
Stoughton Association Organized Last Evening. The members of the Stoughton `Base Ball association, held their annual meeting for election of officers,
last evening, and reorganized as follows: Jerome F. Murphy president, James Mead vice-president, David Dennison treasurer, Michael F. Lyons financial
secretary and recording secretary. The directors comprise John Scannell, John
Hazelum, Henry Rafferty, J. Frank Smith and David Dennison. The directors, in company with
William H. Toomey, will go to Taunton, the first
of the week, to attend the adjourned league meeting. It is hoped that the conditions will be such that Stoughton will be able to become a member of
the proposed trolley league, to advantage. The result of the coming meeting may show some favorable developments. The Base Ball Association has been
conducted with such success during the past few years in town that it now commands the respect and confidence of our lovers of sports as well as those
in surrounding towns. And it is predicted that the year 1906 will lead all others on the Stoughton diamond.
John Hyde, manager of the Stoughton base ball team in 1905 does not wish to have his name referred to as manager at present, as he claims he does not
now occupy that position.
Advertisement
Low Rates. On February 15th, and daily until April 7th, tickets will be on sale via the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway to principal points in
California, Oregon and Washington, from Stoughton at rates of from $49.90 to $51.85 according to railroads used to Chicago. Tickets will permit of
liberal stopovers at various western points, and are good in all Tourist cars. Corresponding reductions are made to a great number of their points
in Western States, and tickets can be purchased from your nearest railroad station to destination. Through train service from Chicago to principal
points in the west assist persons traveling to make to trip without change of cars. Tourist cars daily. For further information apply to Geo. L.
Williams, New England Passenger Agent, 368 Washington Street, Boston, Mass.
Navel Oranges 20cents, 27cents and 33cents a dozen at Kennedy's Fruit store.
Catering for Weddings, Lodges, Clubs and House Partiers. Sandwiches, Ice Cream, Coffee - Food of all kinds -
Bruce L. Valiquet, Wyman Street. Tel.
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Benjamin S. Smith, No. 2 Paul St., Stoughton. P.O. Box 127. House Painting and Interior Decorating. Paints, Leads, Oils, Varnishes, Wall Papers and
Mouldings. Agent for Alfred Peat's Prize Wall Papers. Victor Talking machines, records and supplies. Cash or Installments.
News items from: February 2, 1906
New Uniform. Chief of Police Vanston appeared in a new uniform Wednesday, with five blue stripes on the sleeves of his coat, denoting 25 years of service on the Stoughton Police force.
Stoughton’s
Funny Story. In the Sunday
Herald’s page of funny stories for Jan. 21st [1906] was the
following from Fred W. Sargent of
On
Wednesday Stephen Fish attended the annual reunion
of the Society of
Among the guests at the reception of Gov. Guild, last Friday, to members of city and town governments, were our selectmen, Messrs. Britton, Pratt and Healy, and Town Clerk Wentworth. Mrs. Britton also accompanied her husband. There were many wives of the officials present, and that has been a pleasant feature of these receptions the Governor has just given. It certainly ensures him the cordial support of the ladies, and in close campaign that might be the deciding factor of the contest.
Philippine
Ruler’s First Wife Lived Here. Gov.
Ide married in
Tuesday
evening, Thomas McCormick of
Articles in the Town Warrant. The Record is informed that an article will be inserted in the warrant for the annual town meeting, to see if the town will engage the Stoughton Military Band to give weekly concerts during June, July and August. Also an article to see if the town will appropriate money for sprinkling the streets in the Square.
Mustn’t Throw Tacks, Etc. A bill before the legislature provides that it shall be unlawful for any persons knowingly to throw or place or cause to be thrown or placed in any highway, public place or bridge any tacks, nails, wire, scrap metal, glass, crockery – or other things injurious to the feet of persons or animals, or to the tires of wheels of bicycles or other vehicles.
Although
101 Years Old She wanted the Old Price.
All
Mr.
Brown of
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News items from: February 9, 1906
Overheated Furnace Sets fire to home of
William H. Harris. The beautiful home of William H. Harris of West Stoughton was entirely destroyed by fire, including the furnishings, yesterday afternoon [February 8, 1906] between 3 and 4 o'clock. A sum of money said to be $180, which was about the bureau in one of the chambers, and a lot of jewelry, were also burned. Mr. and Mrs. Harris were absent when the fire began. The servants and three children, who were upstairs at the time, were unaware of the fire until it had gained great headway in the lower part of the house, and they were obliged to flee without removing any valuables. The residence is one of the handsomest in West Stoughton, and with its contents was worth about $8, 000, while there was a total insurance of $6,000. The house was located on what is widely known as the
Lincoln Farm, which is as picturesque a piece of property as can be found in this section. Mr. Harris a successful wool merchant of 250 Summer street, Boston, and has made his home in West Stoughton for five years.
Big Stoughton Cat. The Boston Sunday Herald had a fine photo half tone picture of Mr.
Hosea C. Witt's big cat, and the following description:- "This Stoughton cat "Jim," has been gazing at some of the portraits of the heavy weights of his race recently, and is of the opinion that he can over balance the best of them. "Jim" tipped the scales at 22 ½ pounds one day recently, and he had not been living any higher than usual, for he is very particular as to his diet, and is the despair of all vegetarians in the country. "Jim" is eight years of age and narrowly escaped being chloroformed in his infancy. In fact, he was brought that dire fate and he has been the pet of the household ever since. His rule is to ear two meals per day of clear meat, cooked just enough to destroy any germs, and chopped up so that he will not have to work to hard, for that is a thing he abhors. As for chasing or injuring and rodents, he considers the height of folly when it is so much easier to roll contentedly on a rug in a comfortable room. "Jim" is a beauty, and no mistake, being marked very evenly in black and white as shown in his picture."
Caucus nominations of candidates must be filled with the Town Clerk on or before 5 p.m. Saturday, February 24, 1906. Officers to be voted for by ballot: Three Selectmen; Thee Assessors; Three Overseers of the Poor; Town Clerk; Town Treasurer; Water Commissioner for three years; Three Auditors; Four Constables; One School Committee for three years; Two Trustees of the Public Library for three years; One Highway Surveyor for one year; One Tree Warden for one year; One Sinking Fund Commissioner for Three Years.
Suitable Candidate. Mr. Baldwin has constructed several Street Railway Lines. The proposal of some of the friends of Mr. Thomas Baldwin that he allow his name to used as a candidate for road surveyor, this year, led certain ones most interested to investigate as to his qualification for the position. In its last issue, The Record printed some of the facts regarding his extensive work on state roads and general highway construction work, while many things in this favor were not mentioned. No one doubts that the successful construction of street railway lines requires also a good general knowledge of the proper construction of highways. In this capacity Mr. Baldwin has served efficiently, having worked for two years as motorman and track foreman for the Norton & Taunton St.
Ry. Co. He constructed the line to Glen Echo Park in there weeks. He also built the street railway between
Baldwinville, Templeton, and Athol, and also the line between Middleboro and Buzzards Bay. Mr. Baldwin has also worked on state highway construction, while in the employ
P.W. Pecto, contractor of North Easton. He has late built several new roads for Henry W. Britton.
Monday evening the Historical society met in the public library building. There was a large number present.
Amelia Clifton gave a reading on the "Twelve Divisions" and the history of the earliest grants of land in this vicinity, and
J. Elmer Talbot explained several of the maps in regard to locations.
J. Harvey Peasley of Rose street is improving slowly from a sever attack of illness.
Sports
The Stoughton Base Ball Association holds a meeting tonight and it is thought that a manager may be chosen for the coming season. It is proposed to have a playing manager if possible this year.
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News items from: February 16, 1906
Local
News about town
Kicked
Senseless, Robbed of $50. On
Saturday evening, John Mattus
entertained several of his friends at his home on
Frank
Edwards the hustling contractor has recently purchased 10,000 feet of first
quality pine and place in store. Our
Leo Porter has severed his connection as clerk at Swan’s Store.
Edward Dooley has taken a position at Upham Bros. shoe factory.
Arthur Sprague who has been ill is able to perform his duties again at French & Ward’s office.
Upon the hill, beyond Upham’s shop, is where the air is clear and bracing and makes life worth the living. It is a section which seems to aid in prolonging life, as “Aunt Matilda Capen, who is over 101 years old, and Mrs. Esther Heath, a lady of 90 years are both living and seem to maintain good bodily health and keep in the best of spirits. Mrs. Capen does considerable housework, while Mrs. Heath improves her time largely by reading, and usually without the aid of glasses. It is wonderful what a strong hold some persons have on life, and it is the privilege of their friends to ask them to reveal the secret of long life with happiness “thrown in.”
Fell
on his head -
Frank Mahoney was hurt Friday night while in attendance at the Baseball Association dance in Sons of Veterans’ Hall. He was sitting, on the stair rail when he toppled over and fell a distance of 10 feet, striking Henry Rafferty in his descent. This broke his fall to some extent or he would probably have been killed. He then struck on the stairs. A big gash was cut in his head and he was unconscious for a long time. At first it was thought he was dead. Dr. McDonald was called and attended him. It is thought no serious results will follow.
Children Mustn’t Dance. The following bill is before the Senate, having passed the House. It shall be unlawful for the proprietor or any employee of the proprietor of any public hall, or room in which public dances are held, or other entertainments held until midnight or after, and for admission to which money or other token of value is accepted, to admit thereto any person under the age of seventeen, without the escort of one or both of their parents, or their guardian; and any minor may be refused admission to or excluded from such premises unless he or she produces evidence satisfactory to the proprietor or his agent that he or she is above the age of seventeen. Whoever violates the provisions of this act shall be punished by a fine of not less than $5 nor more than $25, or the forfeiture of their license, or both.
On
his Birthday. A
surprise party was given John H. Shields at his home on
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E.
E. Randall, Plumbing, Heating and General Jobbing. Stoves
Stored and Cared For. Shop Dr.
Swan’s Block,
Wanted:
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News items from: February 23, 1906
Very
Badly Hurt. Timothy D. Buckley was
struck by a train Monday morning; hurled aside and injured badly about the
head. He was put on the train and
take at once to
More
Cars for
The
Dry Pond pop corn firm of Smith, Clapp
& Gay find their fame and reputation spreading across the water, and
have received inquiries for their goods from entirely new firms in
Real
Estate News in
Mr. Harry Chavis has secured through our agency the estate of William Welch at the junction of Morton and Wyman streets. Mr. Chavis purchases for a home and will occupy soon.
We have sold to Mr. Fred Capen for Charles Jones the lot corner Grove and Porter streets. Mr. Capen contemplates building at once.
Contractor
Frank F. Edwards has also purchased
of us the lot adjoining the one sold to Mr. Capen and has in contemplation the
erection of a modern three flat dwelling the immediate future.
Advertisements
Eggs
for Hatching, 5 Cts. Each. from my great Egg-Laying Strain of R.I. Reds.
Gilbert
Harris,
Don’t
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Look at our Stock of Salt and Smoked Fish and be content.
Our Fish Stock consists of: Salt Mackerel, Smoked Herring, Smoked Halibut
in Packages, Whole Cod Fish. Fancy
Cod Fish in 3-lb and 1-lb boxes, Fancy Cod Fish in 1-lb. Cartons, Tid Bits Cod
Fish in 3-lb boxes from 25c., Shredded Cod Fish in packaged, Canned Sardines all
sizes, Canned Salmon, Canned Lobster, Canned Shrimps, Canned Salmon Cutlets,
Canned Clams. Would not something in out list appeal to your some day when you
are seeking something out of the ordinary and cannot decide what you want?
J.H. Smith & Co.
Edgar
F. Leonard, Attorney and [Councilor]-at-Law, Office, Monk’s Blk.,
News items from: March 2, 1906
Local
News about town
The petition circulated endorsing Mr. Edwin A. Jones for school committee, is a strong one, bearing the names of many of our leading and most influential townsmen. As the socialists have no nominee, it has been suggested that they join the Republicans in electing Mr. Jones. No doubt his Democratic friends will give him a substantial vote also.
Selectman [Cornelius] Healy’s re-election is generally considered a sure thing by his many friends. As a clerk, for both the water board and the selectmen, he has proven of equal of any of his predecessors, to say the least. And as a town official he has rendered a service which is commendatory in itself.
While Mr. W. H. Hewson, Socialist nominee for water commissioner, could bring to that office practical knowledge as a mechanic, Mr. Holbrook could furnish knowledge of business methods which would serve the department well. The department has one practical man at its command in the person of Mr. F. L. Clapp, and the friends of Mr. Holbrook believe he has the ability to inaugurate a plan where by many more residents can be induced to take water, and thus make the department more self supporting.
Miss
May Zinner made an excellent
impression as a cornet soloist on the occasion of the Fireman’s ball, Friday
evening. She is certainly an artist
of no small talent whose future is full of promise.
Mrs.
Josephine C. Conner has taken title
to the Estate of Mrs. E. F. Coombs formerly of
Eightieth
Birthday. Mrs. Charles
Winship, mother of Charles V. Winship
of this town, has reached the age of eight years.
The occasion was observed last Saturday, Feb. 24th, at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank F. Ryder,
in
Remedies
made by the United Drug Co. of Boston. Howe’s
Pharmacy, successor to C. I.
Pendleton, corner of Washington and Wyman Streets. [The
formal notice that someone was ending a relationship in 1906].
Notice:
Notice:
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“Old
Maids’ Conference.” A Social
Entertainment by The Epworth League at the Methodist Episcopal Church, will be
repeated Fri. eve.,
I
will buy any quantity of Fowl and will pay reasonable prices.
I also deal in Cattle and give special price for fatted calves.
Benj. Lipsky, Pearl st.,
corner Pearl St. Place,
Wanted
– Washing to take home. Address:
Mrs. A. M., Post office,
News items from: March 16, 1906
Local
News about town
Town
Budget recommendations of Committee of Amounts to be appropriated.
The committee of fifteen respectfully recommends the following
appropriations for the ensuing year – Support of schools ($18,000.); Text
books ($1,000.); Superintendent of Schools ($410.); Almshouse ($1,500.); Poor
out of Almshouse ($2,000.); Poor in Institutions ($ 300.); Soldiers Relief ($
500.); Interest ($ 14,300.); Payment of water bonds ($ 2,500.); Sinking fund ($
2,000.); Town Officers ($ 3,000.); Town House [Town Hall] ($ 1,000.); Printing
and stationary ($ 650.); Police ($ 1,600.); Miscellaneous expenses ($ 500.).
Repairs on roads and bridges, removal of snow, drainage, sidewalks and
salary of highway supervisor the excise tax and railway tax ($ 6,000.); Fire
Department ($ 2,600.); Decoration of Soldier’s Graves ($ 200.); Inspection of
cattle ($ 200.); Inspection of slaughter house, meats, provisions, etc. ($
100.); Town Physician ($ 250.); Tree warden ($ 300.); Board of health ($ 50.);
Street lighting ($ 3,700.); Public Library ($ 600.); Improvement of public parks
($ 50.); Suppressing gypsy and brown tail moths ($ 300.).
Total: $ 63,810. Committee: Arthur L. Holmes, Chas. S. Porter, Wales French, Frank H. Milliken,
Edward A. Perrin, Fred H. White, Edgar F. Leonard, John J. Kennedy, H. L.
Johnson, Henry W. Britton, M. F. McCormick, H. E. Holbrook, S. A. R. Pratt,
Chas. D. Folsom, and George W. Pratt.
The
town of
Dr.
H. A. Sibley, who has recently opened an office in town, brings with him
happy reminiscences and good wishes of a host of friends in
H.
E. Holbrook will set at public auction, Wednesday March 28, at
Mrs.
Thomas Stretton was called to
Mr.
and Mrs. A.C. Paul have returned from
a very enjoyable visit in
Mrs.
Orvillo Knight,
Advertisements
E.
E. Randall, Plumbing, heating and general jobbing.
Stoves stored and cared for. Shop,
Dr. Swan’s Block,
The latest in Ladies Corset’s at Monk’s cash store.
Don’t
Drink – Advertising – Good Coffee – at the right price.
Tastes much, better and can be had only at our store.
Direct Teas and Coffee. Are
the Best. Strictly Fresh Eggs, 27
cents. Gay
& Southworth, Britton’s Block,
News items from: March 30, 1906
Local
News about town
The
adjournment of the annual town meeting Monday evening was very largely attended
and was lively from the time it opened until it adjourned.
Miss Grace Dunbar has returned to her home on Porter street from a hospital in Boston where she had an operation on her limb which, it is hoped will result in permanent improvement.
The
Stoughton Brass Band has been engaged to furnish music for the afternoon of
Memorial day by Post 72 G.A.R. and Hon. Thomas
E. Grover of
Mrs. Fred D. Clapp has been suffering with a severe cold.
Mrs.
Emma Pye, Mrs. Jennie
Stevens, Mrs. Nellie Tatten, Mrs.
Rose Smith and Miss Gertrude
C. Marsh attended the
Owing
to other attractions, there was not a large number present at the regular
meeting. Monday evening, and those not present missed hearing an interesting and
instructive address by State Overseer Gifford of Brockton on the history and
purposes of the Grange. There were
also reading by Mrs. Ethel Bird and a
talk on highway side improvement by Joseph
Goddard and others. Resolutions
on the recent death of Sister Hattie A.
Gilbert were adopted, and similar resolutions adopted by Harmony Grange were
read. The next meeting, April 9,
will be devoted to a public salad supper at
Mr.
and Mrs. Fred Snell have had the
pleasure of visiting friends from
The New England Telephone Co. is starting a farmers line through the Dry Pond district.
William
Purcell died in
Advertisements
New assortment of white waistings, excellent value, 12 ½ cents per yard. Monk’s Cash Store.
Base
balls and sundries, all the latest patterns of mitts in stock at James
Lehan’s
A
girl for general housework and one to wash dishes.
Good wages to right party.
Buy
Before the Coal Strike. Sixteen
cords dry wood to be sold now on lot for $40.
F.A. Noyes,
Navel oranges 30 cents, 35 cents and 49 cents per dozen at Kennedy’s fruit store.
To
Ice Customers. Notice is hereby
given that on and after April 1st, I shall discontinue the Ice
business in
News items from: April 6, 1906
Local
News about town
Last
Makers Organize. At a meeting of
the Last Makers Union No. 12066, in Britton’s block, Wednesday evening, an
organization was perfected, officers elected and delegates to the Brockton
Central Labor Union appointed. Delegates
were present from
Mr.
and Mrs. Seavey of
Rev.
E. Ames of the
The ice business of Mr. Frank Monk consisting of lease of pond, some 2500 tons of ice and general “good will” also to Mr. Murphy who will consolidate it with his own ice business, thus increasing his own stock and keeping the business in town for its advantage.
The
Base Ball Association has engaged “The Hansells,”
the well known musical family of
The following are some of the items voted
on at town meeting.
The fire engineers were authorized to purchase the pair of horses for the fire department.
It was voted that Mr. I. H. Lamb be reimbursed $35 for building sidewalks on his property provided he deeds that section of his land to the town.
The
matter of repairing
It was voted that all town laborers employed by the day on the highways or under the direction of the water department be paid at the rate of $2.00 per day. The town had already adopted the eight hour day.
It was voted that 50 voters constitute a quorum for all special town meetings during the current year.
The selectmen were instructed to offer a suitable reward for the conviction of persons setting forest fires.
The school committee was authorized to name the new high school, and it was
voted that be called the Kimball School,
the name being suggested by Mr. Sanford
E. Capen. [Historic note: The
school was eventually named the
Advertisements
Wanted
– Young man for order wagon. Leave
name at Record Office.
News items from: April 13, 1906
Local
News about town
Howe
Found Guilty. The cases of the
Commonwealth vs. A.E. Howe, druggist,
A
relic of great interest to the Masons of Stoughton has just been brought here
from
The selectman have appointed Richard Vanston as day police and Jas. J. Pye as night police.
The
strikers at the George E. Belcher Last
Co. gave a detailed list of their demands.
The strikers who signed this document were as follows:
Clarence H. Johnson, Fred White, Edwin F. Wales, Harry W. Porter, E.L. Blood, J.
Fitzpatrick, E. E. Blake, H. Dix, Geo. Gerard, B. W. Holmes, B. W. Holmes, Jr.,
E. Waterman, H. G. Crockett, H. Botsch, Neil Reardon, A.S. Heath, H.E. Belcher,
Geo. A. Shaw, Paul S. Jones, C.E. Holmes, Frank Linfield, Bradford Smith, C.B.
Paul, Frank Ryerson, Chas. Reynolds, Jos. Murphy, Henry Salley, J. Hagan, H.O.
Holmes, H.S. Hayden, John McGarvey, William Beals, Stanley Willis, A. Smith,
Arthur Perkins, B. Dykeman, John Cullen, H.L. Smith, J.B. Lawrence, Henry LaGoss,
John Strom, Jay S. Willis, H. Kershaw, F.H. Weeks, Joe Berg, Obed Hamblin, C.A.
Stevens, John Sellars, Geo. Wade, J.L. Belcher, and C.H. Fitzpatrick.
The Stoughton Gun club will holed an all day shoot on the grounds on Patriot’s Day. Match shoots will be arraigned.
The
baseball season is opening early this year and some fine exhibitions of the art
are to be enjoyed in our immediate localities.
No one dares doubt the fulfillment of the promise that
Mrs.
Frank Rice of
In
the district court, Tuesday Henry W. Hayden of