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Medford Historical Society Papers, Volume 22., Medford a century ago—1819. (search)
e faithful Ephraim Bailey. On Sunday, once, the pitch-pipe set the pitch so high that the whole choir broke down. Still Bailey tried on the second verse and again broke down. General Brooks could not endure it any longer; and he rose in his pew, beckoned to Bailey, and said, Hadn't you better take another pitch? Bailey replied No sir; I guess we can get through it. This Ephraim Bailey must have been possessed of a strong voice, as he was qualified and approved to sell goods at public veBailey replied No sir; I guess we can get through it. This Ephraim Bailey must have been possessed of a strong voice, as he was qualified and approved to sell goods at public vendue and outcry, i.e., an auctioneer. He was constable and warned town-meeting, was also collector of taxes—not elected or appointed, but purchasing the position by bidding the lowest percentage. Samuel Wiatt was in 1819 on Apr 1 recommended as aEphraim Bailey must have been possessed of a strong voice, as he was qualified and approved to sell goods at public vendue and outcry, i.e., an auctioneer. He was constable and warned town-meeting, was also collector of taxes—not elected or appointed, but purchasing the position by bidding the lowest percentage. Samuel Wiatt was in 1819 on Apr 1 recommended as a suitable person to keep tavern in the house lately occupied by Seth Mayo, and on Apr 3 Isaac Blanchard in house lately occupied by his father [Hezekiah Jr] deceased. Medford had in 1821 (See Register, Vol. XIX, p. 80) 152 1/2 houses (probably in