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Charles Tufts (search for this): chapter 5
r. Rev. Charles A. Skinner. 6. Address—Charles Tufts. Rev. E. H. Capen, D. D. 7. Historical of Tufts College After the death of Charles Tufts, I made several calls on Mrs. Tufts, who tMrs. Tufts, who told me several incidents in connection with the founding of Tufts College. One of these was his remawas not realized at the time when related by Mrs. Tufts. The founding of the college was no mere accident, for as early as 1840 Mr. Tufts had made plans for such an institution. In 1847 Samuel Frothingham, Sylvanus Cobb, and Mr. Tufts, with others, were incorporated for the purpose of establisombly, collector. At this first meeting Charles Tufts offered the society the lot of land upon w It is a noticeable fact that the name of Charles Tufts does not appear on the list of members, neptly and favorably acted upon by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tufts, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Munroe, Jr., Mr. ande infant society. The bequest of the late Mrs. Tufts, amounting to $5,000, has been referred to; [3 more...]
Emma Taylor (search for this): chapter 5
the hoisting into the tower, cost $848.84. The clock complete, $500. Necessary repairs of the tower, $369.67. The total, $1,718.51. The remainder of the bequest was applied toward the payment of the debt of the society. The celebration of this event took the form of an excellent supper and entertainment, which were enjoyed by a large gathering. After supper the company assembled in the church, where a musical and literary programme was presented. It opened with a piano solo by Miss Emma Taylor, which was followed by the reading of these original verses, by Mrs. Nancy Thorning Munroe, entitled The Clock and the Bell:— Silent for years stood the steeple tower, It never summoned to prayer, Nor told the years of the sainted dead, Nor greeted the bridal pair. The hours went by, but it gave no sign, Of their flight no record kept; It never startled the watcher's ear, Nor awakened those who slept. The people gathered for prayer and praise, Though no bell swung in the tower; And gre
Charles A. Skinner (search for this): chapter 5
ng. Rev. F. A. Gray 5. Prayer. Rev. Charles A. Skinner. 6. Address—Charles Tufts. Rev. Eev. Charles Conklin. 10. Address. Rev. Charles A. Skinner. 11. Anthem—Rock of Ages..........Du Mrs. N. T. Munroe. 10. Benediction. Rev. C. A. Skinner. In January, 1861, Mr. Clark sent in hiested its right good sense by calling Rev. Charles A. Skinner, of Melrose. For ten years, as you k or anniversary occasion. At the time of Mr. Skinner's coming, we can judge somewhat of the streto time for upbuilding the denomination. Mr. Skinner, in behalf of the society, accepted the porar affair occurred when the crayon portraits of Rev. and Mrs. Charles A. Skinner were presented, thrMrs. Charles A. Skinner were presented, through the efforts of the same friend, a short time after the above took place. The portrait of Mrs.Mrs. Skinner was duly presented, and, by way of a surprise to Mr. Skinner, his own portrait was brought Mr. Skinner, his own portrait was brought forward. As in the case of the presentation of the Tufts pictures, there was an attractive dramati[1 more...]<
John Viall (search for this): chapter 5
hysically perfect manhood, the very best of the community,—for war always demands the best to do its bidding. That the parish contributed its portion I have no hesitation in affirming; the older of you can recall readily the individuals that went out from amongst us. During these years an innovation was introduced; the pastor appeared in ministerial gown, a practice which was continued during the entire term of his pastorate. In March and April, 1866, J. C. Appleton, James M. Clark, John Viall, John B. Johnson, Horace Haskins, David Sanborn, Jr., Caleb B. Bradbury, T. J. Colby, and W. W. Merrick were added to the list of members. In March, 1867, Charles G. Pope and Albert H. Russell were voted in. The wooden church was burned on the night of January 21, 1868, meeting the common fate of nearly every church and schoolhouse in the town. In three days arrangements were made whereby Sunday services were held in the hall of the Prescott schoolhouse in East Somerville, the pew-own
Charles Williams (search for this): chapter 5
ning, February 15, 1854. Ira. Thorpe, Charles Williams, Erastus E. Cole, Reuben Horton, Edwinorton, Alfred Horton. A true copy. Attest: C. Williams, Clerk. In response to the above, the sithin and for the County of Middlesex, by Charles Williams and eleven other persons, all legal voter You are therefore hereby ordered to warn Charles Williams, Erastus E. Cole, Reuben Horton, Edwin Mu, Edwin Munroe, Jr., being the moderator, Charles Williams, clerk, with Edwin Munroe, Jr., Reuben Hoam Welch were voted into the society. Charles Williams, Jr.'s, name was added March 1, 1854. T location to withdraw from the parish. Charles Williams, who had been clerk of the parish since 1unroe, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Erastus E. Cole, Charles Williams, Mr. and Mrs. J. Q. Twombly, Mr. and Mrs.the standing committee for so many years, Charles Williams, as clerk of the parish and superintendenf service as committeeman and adviser, Charles Williams, Jr., as superintendent of the Sunday Schoo[2 more...]
Granville W. Daniels (search for this): chapter 5
ernoon. September 1, 1861, Rev. B. K. Russ was engaged as pastor for one year, with the understanding that there should be one service each Sunday. In April, 1862, he was settled as permanent pastor, and thus the custom of engaging the minister by the year was for the time abandoned. In March, 1862, John Dugan, Louis Horton, and C. L. Shaw were admitted to membership. In March, 1864, W. D. Barnett, L. P. Hollander, S. W. Fuller, W. H. Pierce, A. Eddy, D. B. Perkins, B. P. Lovejoy, G. W. Daniels, and D. W. Hapgood were added, and in March, 1865, J. E. Carver, Obadiah Merritt, and C. B. Hollander were admitted. Up to this time (1865), Edwin Munroe, Jr., had been treasurer, but now declined the nomination, and Stephen W. Fuller was chosen to fill his place. Mr. Munroe was, however, again elected chairman of the standing committee, holding this latter position until 1867. During the pastorates of Rev. D. H. Clark and Rev. Benjamin K. Russ, sociables were held frequently at t
Caleb B. Bradbury (search for this): chapter 5
ways demands the best to do its bidding. That the parish contributed its portion I have no hesitation in affirming; the older of you can recall readily the individuals that went out from amongst us. During these years an innovation was introduced; the pastor appeared in ministerial gown, a practice which was continued during the entire term of his pastorate. In March and April, 1866, J. C. Appleton, James M. Clark, John Viall, John B. Johnson, Horace Haskins, David Sanborn, Jr., Caleb B. Bradbury, T. J. Colby, and W. W. Merrick were added to the list of members. In March, 1867, Charles G. Pope and Albert H. Russell were voted in. The wooden church was burned on the night of January 21, 1868, meeting the common fate of nearly every church and schoolhouse in the town. In three days arrangements were made whereby Sunday services were held in the hall of the Prescott schoolhouse in East Somerville, the pew-owners agreeing to pay the same rental there that they had been paying
J. E. Carver (search for this): chapter 5
r for one year, with the understanding that there should be one service each Sunday. In April, 1862, he was settled as permanent pastor, and thus the custom of engaging the minister by the year was for the time abandoned. In March, 1862, John Dugan, Louis Horton, and C. L. Shaw were admitted to membership. In March, 1864, W. D. Barnett, L. P. Hollander, S. W. Fuller, W. H. Pierce, A. Eddy, D. B. Perkins, B. P. Lovejoy, G. W. Daniels, and D. W. Hapgood were added, and in March, 1865, J. E. Carver, Obadiah Merritt, and C. B. Hollander were admitted. Up to this time (1865), Edwin Munroe, Jr., had been treasurer, but now declined the nomination, and Stephen W. Fuller was chosen to fill his place. Mr. Munroe was, however, again elected chairman of the standing committee, holding this latter position until 1867. During the pastorates of Rev. D. H. Clark and Rev. Benjamin K. Russ, sociables were held frequently at the homes of some of the parishioners. These were well attended,
Ira Thorpe (search for this): chapter 5
eting at the committee rooms on Medford street, on Wednesday evening, February 15, 1854. Ira. Thorpe, Charles Williams, Erastus E. Cole, Reuben Horton, Edwin Munroe, Jr., David Russell, Franci justice issued the following warrant:— Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Middlesex, ss. To Ira Thorpe, of Somerville, in said County of Middlesex. Greeting: Whereas, application in writing has meet at the said place in the mode prescribed and for the purpose mentioned in said warrant. Ira Thorpe. Middlesex, ss., February 16, 1854. Subscribed and sworn to before me. Francis Tufts, ppointed, the standing committee, the collector, together with Abel Fitz, Francis Russell, and Ira Thorpe constituting the same. At this meeting George Fogg, John Hunnewell, George W. Ireland, Charlecause of Universalism in our midst. I recall the first and foremost of that little company, Ira Thorpe; it was due to him more than to any other that steps were taken to organize a parish here, alt
Louis P. Hollander (search for this): chapter 5
. Up to 1861, it was the custom to have two sermons each Sunday, morning and afternoon. September 1, 1861, Rev. B. K. Russ was engaged as pastor for one year, with the understanding that there should be one service each Sunday. In April, 1862, he was settled as permanent pastor, and thus the custom of engaging the minister by the year was for the time abandoned. In March, 1862, John Dugan, Louis Horton, and C. L. Shaw were admitted to membership. In March, 1864, W. D. Barnett, L. P. Hollander, S. W. Fuller, W. H. Pierce, A. Eddy, D. B. Perkins, B. P. Lovejoy, G. W. Daniels, and D. W. Hapgood were added, and in March, 1865, J. E. Carver, Obadiah Merritt, and C. B. Hollander were admitted. Up to this time (1865), Edwin Munroe, Jr., had been treasurer, but now declined the nomination, and Stephen W. Fuller was chosen to fill his place. Mr. Munroe was, however, again elected chairman of the standing committee, holding this latter position until 1867. During the pastorates
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