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Medford Historical Society Papers, Volume 4., Notes. (search)
oves. This dress he wore on Sundays to church and when he went to Boston to get his quarterly dividends on his United States stock. Meetings of the Medford Historical Society, sixth year, 1901-1902. October 21.—Mrs. Jane Turell: Her Life and Work. Mrs. C. H. Morss, and Social Meeting. November 18.—The March of the Army under Arnold, from Cambridge to Quebec. Mr. E. H. Hines, of Danvers. December 16.—The Old Medford Turnpike, with Glimpses at the Brick Makers. Mr. John F. Ayer, President of Somerville Historical Society. January 20.—Grace Church of Medford. Mr. Benj. P. Hollis. February 17.—Physical Geography of Medford. Mr. W. S. Beekman. March 17.—The Annual Meeting. April 21.—The Lawyers of Medford. Mr. H. A. Weitz. May 19.—The Lawrence Light Guard of Medford. Miss Helen T. Wild. Committee on papers and addresses. David H. Brown, Chairman. John H. Hooper. John Ward dean. Miss Agnes W. Lincoln. Dr. R. J. P. Goodwin. Willi
Medford Historical Society Papers, Volume 9., The first book of records, Medford, Mass. (search)
ed that on the day appointed to be kept as a fast the question of the selection of a minister should be decided, the nomination to be made immediately after the exercises of the day, by the people naming, by written ballot, the persons desired; from the three who received the highest vote, one should be selected as minister, the final decision to be made on Monday, May 5. Amos Cheever, John Tufts, and Aaron Porter were the ones who received the highest votes. The choice was finally made on May 19, and fell upon Rev. Aaron Porter, who was ordained February 11, 1713. The records at this time show a list of the charges for various things, among them charges for the ordination and for the expenses of the fast, from which I quote the the following:—     Jnsi John Bradshoefor Jntertaining mr aron porter from the five & twentieth of may to ye last of Nouember being twenty eight Sabaths at two shillings pr sabath02-16-00 for jntertainment of ye minister at ye fast01-02-00 Capt Peter<
Medford Historical Society Papers, Volume 16., Volume II of Medford records. (search)
er 9, 1725, it was voted to have a reading, writing and ciphering school for three months. A large part of the business at the town meetings was the consideration of matters pertaining to the meeting house. On March 7, 1720, it was voted to select five gentlemen in some of the neighboring towns to decide whether to build a new meeting house or enlarge the old one and to stand by their decision. How well they kept their agreement to stand by the decision of these men is shown in that on May 19th following it was voted not to raise any money for a new meeting house, and on February 20, 1721, it was voted not to except of ye Result of ye Comte Refering to a meeting house for Medford as A perfect Result According To ye Votes of ye Town. This action did not suit some of those interested, as twenty of the apparently most prominent citizens entered their Decent against ye Towns proceedings In ye above writen Vote for ye following Reasons (To Wit). Then follow four reasons stating that
Medford Historical Society Papers, Volume 16., The Society's work. (search)
.—Distinguished Guests and Residents in Medford. Miss Eliza M. Gill. November 18.— The Roman Catholic Church in Medford. Mrs. Louise F. Hunt. December 16.—Milestones in and around Boston. Charles F. Read, Esq. January 20.—Old Salem Street. Miss Helen T. Wild. February 17.—Old Medford Records. Allston P. Joyce, Esq. March 17.—John Trumbull, Painter of the Revolution. Mr. Samuel Abbott. April 21.—The Massacre at Lancaster and the Story of Mrs. Rowlandson. Mrs. Augusta R. Brigham. May 19.—The Romance of Records. Rev. Arthur W. H. Eaton, D. C.L. On Saturday evening, May 3, at a special meeting, Mr. F. H. C. Woolley exhibited his water-color of the Pilgrim, and told the story of this last Medford ship. The society rooms have been open to members on Saturday evenings, and members are privileged to invite friends to the meetings. It is to be regretted that more do not avail themselves of the opportunity and become acquainted with our work, and also that our lim
Medford Historical Society Papers, Volume 22., The Society's meetings. (search)
xception: the curator and librarian, Miss Lincoln, was transferred to the vicepresidency, and Vice-President Remele was chosen to take charge of our library and collection. February 17. Rev. G. Bennett Van Buskirk of Trinity Church gave a timely and interesting talk on Three Eminent Americans—Washington, Lincoln and Roosevelt. Light refreshments were served by the Hospitality Committee. March 17 proved a cold and disagreeable day, affecting the attendance in some measure. The President read a paper of local interest, The Story of an Ancient Cow Pasture, which was supplemented by reminiscences by members. April 23. Sag-my-nah Council, Camp Fire Girls, of West Medford, transferred their meeting to our assembly hall, an enjoyable occasion, and fully noted in the Register. May 19. President Charles Edward Mann, of Malden Historical Society, presented an interesting story of A Scrap of Paper, in which a number of Medford and Malden men—long dead and gone—figured not a l
Medford Historical Society Papers, Volume 28., The Society's Meetings, season of 1923-24. (search)
Hudson River, to small attendance of twelve. November 19. The printed copy of Mr. George E. Davenport's lecture on Middlesex Fells having been presented to the Society, Former President Will C. Eddy read the same and illustrated it with slides, some of which were Mr. Davenport's. Twenty-five, including visitors, were present. December 17. Thirty-five were present, including Miss Bell (teacher) and twelve girl scouts. Professor Gilmer of Tufts College gave illustrated talk on John Brown. January 7, 1924. An adjourned meeting was held to hear reports on by-laws and nominations, but no action was taken as but eight were present. January 21. A very high wind and cold evening, barely a quorum present at annual meeting. Reports were made, amendment to by-laws regarding dues passed and officers elected. Meetings deferred till April. April. No meeting, for lack of attendance. May 19. Twenty-two present, including visitors. An excellent illustrated talk on Our Birds.
The Daily Dispatch: may 21, 1861., [Electronic resource], Mr. Janney and the Berkeley meeting. (search)
since they are generally much exaggerated: From Washington. Washington, May 19. --A private letter, dated on board the frigate Minnesota, at Hampton Roa Camp Jackson affair, and eight in the Walnut street collision. St. Louis,May 19.--Gen. Lyon has refused to release the prisoners arrested here, on the ground t New Zealand, by the natives. Arrest of a Marylander. Chambersburg, Pa., May 19 --John Thompson Mason, Esq., late Collector of Baltimore, was arrested heole story was invented in Chambersburg.] More news from Boston. Boston, May 19. --The gunboat Pembroke from Fort Monroe, brings Capt. Gale, of the bark eam, which they could not do by telling the truth.] Arrest. Perryville, May 19. --There was some excitement at Aberdeen last night, and three signal roceriously ill of typhoid fever. It is feared he will not recover. Chicago,May 19.--Senator Douglas is better this afternoon, but his condition is still critical
The Daily Dispatch: may 22, 1861., [Electronic resource], Crops in Georgia. (search)
d that the rumor is wholly unfounded. Capt. Dahlgreen, in command of the Washington Navy-Yard, and who has frequent communication with Fort Washington, so pronounces it. The steamer Niagara has been withdrawn from the blockading forces off Charleston for a more important service. Another vessel will immediately take her place. The New York Herald, of Monday, has the following dispatches, in reading which due allowance must be made for the character of the paper: WashingtonMay 19.--Major General Butler has been ordered to Old Point Comfort, with nine regiments, of about twelve hundred men each. This I know positively. Aggressive operations are at last actually to be commenced by the Administration. General Butler left for Annapolis, on his way South, last evening. Brigadier Mansfield, of the Army, it is understood, will take command of the corps Darees that will be advanced into Virginia from this point. It will consist of twenty five thousand volunteers
The Daily Dispatch: June 3, 1861., [Electronic resource], Damages awarded. (search)
ngs, comprising a large dwelling and various houses, have been set on fire, the smoke of which can plainly be seen from the beach. "This interesting specimen of vandalism is the work of parties landing from a ship (Yankee, of course.) anchored in the harbor, who, having duly accomplished their villainous work, with their usual alacrity, sneaked off to parts unknown. There is no telling but they may return and destroy the towns on the coast." A letter from Galveston, Texas, dated May 19, says: "I learned yesterday that all our ports are blockaded. The Government vessels fired into and stopped a couple of Southern vessels, and our ardent Southrons are as hot as fire about it. We have got two forts on the beach, built of sand bags and barrels, and seven or eight pieces of artillery. Everything is very dull here at present, and every one out of employment." Telegraphic Dispatches. Washington, May 30.--The Military Department of Kentucky, to the command of wh
The Daily Dispatch: June 19, 1861., [Electronic resource], For Hire (search)
820 reward. --Run away from my farm, near Trevillian's Depot, Louisa county, Va., on Sunday, 19th May, my man Sam. He is about 6 feet high, yellow complexion, thin vieage, bushy hair, very little beard. I will pay the above reward for his delivery to me, or in some jail so that I can get him. Wm. A. Netherland. Trevilian's Depot, June 17, 1861. je 18--6t
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