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Medford Historical Society Papers, Volume 6., chapter 2 (search)
te has been of no avail. According to a time table issued October 4 of that year, trains were run as follows: From Boston at 7 1/2 A. M., 12 M., 2 1/4, 4 1/2 and 6 P. M. From Medford at 7 and 8 1/4 A. M., 1 1/2, 3 1/4 and 5 P. M., with an extra train on Saturday from Medford at 6 1/2 and from Boston at 9 P. M. One year later there were seven trains each way. Single fares were twelve cents, but, by the hundred, tickets were sold at first for $8, later for $10, and in 1851, for 11.25. John F. Sanborn was the first conductor. Several years later he became an engineer on the road till the great strike cost him his position. Commencing in 1850, Samuel S. Blanchard drove a daily omnibus to Boston for several years. Fare, fifteen cents. Conclusion. If to any persons some of the foregoing pictures seem to represent the town in a somewhat unfavorable aspect, they will do well to consider that the Medford of 1847 should be compared with contemporary municipalities, and not with t
Medford Historical Society Papers, Volume 17., Medford Branch railroad. (search)
espects, it does not earn its expenses. Engineers. Joseph Seavy. Robert Gregg. James B. Rice. George Folsom. John F. Sanborn. Conductors. John F. Sanborn. Ralph Smith. William Crook. Edward Weymouth. Albert Hamilton. John F. SaJohn F. Sanborn. Ralph Smith. William Crook. Edward Weymouth. Albert Hamilton. John F. Sanborn was conductor a short time and then station agent at South Reading, and later in a provision store, ship-yard, and policeman in Medford; later was engineer on the Medford Branch until the railroad strike in 1877, then to New York Elevated, wheJohn F. Sanborn was conductor a short time and then station agent at South Reading, and later in a provision store, ship-yard, and policeman in Medford; later was engineer on the Medford Branch until the railroad strike in 1877, then to New York Elevated, where he died about 1880. Mr. Sanborn will be remembered as the engineer who, feeling bound by his membership in the Brotherhood of Engineers, left his engine when the general strike was ordered. He, however, ran it into the engine house and left Mr. Sanborn will be remembered as the engineer who, feeling bound by his membership in the Brotherhood of Engineers, left his engine when the general strike was ordered. He, however, ran it into the engine house and left it in proper order and safe condition, this in contrast to some others. The strike was unsuccessful, and later a company of Medford citizens asked for his reinstatement. The managers bore testimony to his previous excellent service, but firmly dec
Medford Historical Society Papers, Volume 25., Views of Medford. (search)
s of Medford who were living at the time of the anniversary celebration of 1905, and who had then attained the age of seventy-five years. The names of the six were written (upon protecting paper pasted upon the back of the frame), by its donor, the late George W. Stetson, April, 1910; who added, Taken in March, 1871. They are (left to right): [Miss] Sarah J. Blanchard,b. Jan. 13, 1829. [Miss] Emeline A. Sparrell,b. Feb. 7, 1830. Mrs. Lucy B. Conery, nee Butters,b. Feb. 2, 1829. Mrs. John F. Sanborn,b. Dec. 1830. Miss Ellen A. Jaquith,b. Aug. 3, 1829. Mrs. Mary Peaslee, nee Butters,b. Dec. 14, 1832. note.—Of the above, the first three and fifth are the four above alluded to. Examination of the picture revealed the fact that brown paper backing was deteriorating; therefore the above copy is made and hereby transferred to the Regis-Ter's page. On p. 24, Vol. XIV, mention was made of the passing away of the first and eldest of the six, who were so nearly of an age. Inquir