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Gazette & Courier - Monday, September 20, 1875
August Flower
August Flower - The most miserable beings in the world are those suffering from dyspepsia and liver complaint. More than 75% of the people in the United States are afflicted with these two diseases and their effects, such as Sour Stomach, Sick Headache, Habitual Costiveness, Palpitation of the Heart, Heart-burn, Water-brash, gnawing and burning pains at the pit of the Stomach, Yellow Skin, Coated Tongue, and disagreeable taste in the mouth, coming up of food after eating, low spirits, etc.
Go to the Drug Store of Childs & Payne, Greenfield, and W.B. Andrews, Orange, and get a 75 cent bottle, or a sample bottle for 10 cents. Try it. Two doses will relieve you.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, September 20, 1875
Wendell
Wendell - There are growing signs of an upward tendency, all things included. A new hearse house has just been completed, and a new hearse is, we are assured, under way, and it is time, for the old one had become so frightful that no one would consent to be put into it on any condition.
The remark has often been made that there has been a decided improvement within the last few years in the expectation of men regarding the near future of these old hills, and in the actual effort that is being made to restore the place to its former relations, so far as that may be done. Although our population is the lowest that it has reached for 6 decades, yet there is a future for these hills and valleys that but few dream of at the present day of trial and tramps.
In the mercantile line a new change has occurred. J.N. Beach, successor of Danforth Putnam and the company he represented, as the legitimate successors of O.H.H. Powers, himself the successor of Messrs. Oatman & Fisk, who succeeded Mr. Creagh after the fire, who came in after M.M. Stebbins made the mistake in leaving the place and O. Leach, his immediate successor in quitting the business when it was prospering in his hands.
There is no trouble in trade here except the scarcity of paying, ready paying customers, and this seems to be the general complaint all around. There is one item in this matter which the welfare of the place requires to be stated. It is this: Orange and elsewhere have completely succeeded in deluding a large class of the people with the notion that they are, in coming to them with their trade, doing first rate when they just fleece them, with the expectation that they are getting things cheap.
But there is the other side to this matter. Where did the money come from to build up those fine blocks and shops and sich [sic]? Now quite a large slice of it came off from these hills. But Orange and elsewhere don’t pay any taxes to keep things up here moving; don’t build up anything here and don’t propose to do it.
What these greedy places evidently want is to have us get what we can and run down and bring it to them at the price they think best to give, and take their truck and dicker at their own price.Don’t suppose they feel any pangs of guilt in the matter; but this past and present state of things up here shows that there is a screw loose somewhere.But things will change sometime, if not sooner, when the valleys will be obliged to conform to the old hills, or go without potatoes.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, September 20, 1875
Orange
Orange - Prescott Foskett, a respected citizen and well-to-do farmer, committed suicide by hanging himself at Orange, Sat. afternoon the 11th. He visited his son's wife, and deposited his spectacles, money, and a few mementos, stating that he was going to put himself out of the way. Upon being asked what was the trouble, he said he had seen trouble enough.
His son was immediately informed of his father's intentions, and a search was commenced for him, but after an hour proved unsuccessful; then an alarm was given, and business about the place was generally suspended. After another hour search, the body of Mr. Foskett was found suspended to a tree, about a half a mile from his son's house. The act occasions intense excitement in the vicinity. Domestic troubles are said to have led to the act. He was about 68 years old.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, September 13, 1875
Orange
Orange - Prof. William Denton delivered two lectures at Town Hall on Sun.: Shakespeare's text, "Lessons in trees books [?] the running brooks sermon in stones, and good in everything" being the subject of the first, and "Man's true Saviour" that of the second. The desk was beautifully decorated with floral offerings.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, September 13, 1875
Orange
Orange - A new building is about to be erected on East Main Street adjoining the National Bank building, and is to be occupied by Frank Water and C.I. Kellogg as a first class grocery.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, September 13, 1875
Orange
Orange - A match game of round ball was played between the Sewing Machine and the Foundry boys on the 4th, but with what result we are unable to learn.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, September 13, 1875
Probate Court Record
Probate court Record - Greenfield - Administration granted on estates of George W. Bardwell of Deerfield, Jane F. Bardwell and Cyrus A. Stowell, Adm'rs.; Jeremiah Dow of Erving, Edmund M. Dow of Erving, Adm'r.; Joseph M. Townsend of Coleraine, Sarah Townsend of Coleraine, Adm'r.
Wills proved - Samuel Alexander of Northfield, George P. Alexander of Northfield, Ex'r.; Sarah Cook of Greenfield, John J. Graves and R.W. Cook of Greenfield, Ex'rs.; Ansel C. Delano of Sunderland, Jesse L. Delano and Edward A. Delano of Sunderland, Ex'rs.; Moses Hubbard of Sunderland, Cyrus M. Hubbard of Sunderland, Adm'r. with the will annexed.
Accounts rendered - on estates of William W. Alcott of Bernardston, Clark Ellis of New Salem, Clarissa Battle of Orange, Mary J. Gore of Monroe, Harriet M. Brown of Greenfield, A.M. Kingman of Deerfield, George S. Boyd of Deerfield.
License granted to sell real estate - Of John Arms of Gill, Andrew Welch of Montague, Walter D. Thompson of Troy, Ohio.
Widows' allowance - Made in estates of Rufus S. Phillips of Greenfield, $500; Edward Thayer of Greenfield, $9018.
Affidavits filed - in estate of Charles S. Brown of Greenfield, Baxter Harding of Conway, P. May Buddington of Greenfield, Rufus S. Phillips of Greenfield, Moses Field of Leverett.
Estate of Ephraim Murdock, late of Orange, represented insolvent, H. Woodward and G.A. Whipple, Commissioners.
Commissioners' report filed in estate of John Haskins, late of Shutesbury. Distribution ordered in estate of George S. Boyd, late of Deerfield.
John Quinton of Greenfield adopted infant child of William H. Seley; name changed to John George L. Quinton. Name of Flora M. Reynolds of Shutesbury changed to Flora M. Freeman. Next Probate Court at Northfield next Tues. (tomorrow).
Gazette & Courier - Monday, September 6, 1875
Orange
Orange - The venerable mother of Minot Phinney, aged 76 years old, took her first ride in a steam car on Sun., Aug. 29, and visited Lake Pleasant for the first time.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, August 30, 1875
Court record
The third week of the superior court was continued at 4 o’clock p.m. Mon., at which time the arguments were made on the town case of Joel R. Davenport vs. the Inhabitants of Coleraine, The accident, as alleged by the plaintiff in this action, occurred on the highway in the town of Coleraine, near the house of Arthur A. Smith, in Feb. 1873. At the time named, the ground was covered by a heavy body of snow, and on the day of the alleged injury, was thawing. The plaintiff was drawing wood, and had on his sled at the time, 180 ft. of green wood - a very heavy load.
The plaintiff says he was sitting upon the load of wood, driving with due care, and by reason of a defect in the highway - which consisted of a deep "cradle hole", and also a sidling condition of the road - his load was overturned, falling upon and injuring him. To this the town replied that the plaintiff was not using due care, and in fact he did not receive the alleged injury claimed, in the manner as stated.
Two boys, who saw the occurrence, testified that the plaintiff stopped his team, and after examining the load, stepped upon the rave of the sled, and turned to the right and started up, upon which his load was overturned. To another party, who came up shortly after, the plaintiff stated that he was not hurt. The testimony of other witnesses, who examined the track of the runner in the snow, went to show that the boys’ story was true, and that the plaintiff was mistaken in keeping the road, and his getting off the hard track and his endeavor to drive back into it, occasioned the overturn.
The defense also argued that the plaintiff had no claim against the town, and never thought of such a thing himself for over a year after the accident; and in proof of this theory, they showed that the plaintiff said, some time ago, he should have to ask the town for pay for his sled stakes; and again, about a year after, he made a demand on the Selectmen for $100, for injury to his chest or side, while his claim now was for injury to his leg or hip.
The court ruled that unless the defect was the sole cause of the accident, the town was not liable. Verdict for the defendants. S.T. Field for pl’ff.; D. Aiken for defense.
Lyman J. Wait vs. Justin Thayer et al. - This action was brought to recover the payment of a promissory note held by the plaintiff of Greenfield, dated Nov. 1, 1872, for $1000, and signed by S.F. Warner, with the endorsement of Thayer, Sargent & Co. of Northampton. The real defendant, however, in the present action being Gen. Luke Lyman of the latter town, who, as well as Warner, composed the company of the endorsing firm...The whole case was narrowed to the single question of the circumstances under which the note was taken; it being conceded by all parties that the proceeds were used for Warner’s private benefit...Verdict for plaintiff, amount $1281.67...
Mary M. Hillman vs. the Inhabitants of Charlemont - This was an action of tort for injuries received on the highway leading from Heath Center, to what is known as the old center of the town of Charlemont, and occurred Aug. 14, 1874. The injury was received by the horse running away, and the plaintiff being thrown from the wagon, at a steep and rocky portion of the road. The injury in this case was real, the fact not being questioned by the town, and no evidence was needed of severity or permanency, the only fact to be tried was as to the liability of the town.
The plaintiff of course, made the usual allegations of want of repair or defects in the highway, and the due care used by her; while the defendants rested their case on the grounds - first, that the road was safe and convenient; second, want of due care; and third, loss of control and the vicious habits of the horse...The jury evidently came to the conclusion that the town was liable, and being liable, gave a verdict to the full amount asked. ..
The large damages given occasioned general surprise, however, from the fact that the plaintiff was understood to be willing to settle with the town before the trial for $1500. The amount will be quite an item in the future taxes of Charlemont, already very heavy (some 3%), while to these must be added a large sum on a new bridge for which the town is to pay. The present verdict is for $5000, to which heavy cost must also be added...
The following cases were disposed of without trial: Simon L. Shattuck et al. vs. John Haggerty - Judgment for plaintiff, amount $114. Frank T. Swan vs. Charles L. Sawyer et al. - Judgment on award of referees, for plaintiff; amount $1720. L. Johnson vs. Harding G. Woodard - Discontinued and settled out of court. Henry C. Willard et al. vs. Elijah Stratton - Judgment for plaintiff, amount $88. James Newton vs. Walter A. Lee - Judgment for plaintiff, amount $217.
Parker Wise et al. vs. David W. Goss - Judgment for plaintiff, amount $60. Solomon O. Poole vs. Solomon Poole - Discontinued and settled out of court. Mary Joslyn vs. William B. Templeton, app’t. - Discontinued and settled out of court. Hezekiah Andrews vs. George P. Stearns - Action dismissed. Rodney Hunt Machine Co. vs. Rodney Hunt et als. - Judgment on award of referee.
The case of Chandler A. Vincent vs. the Inhabitants of Rowe has been on trial during the last two days of the week, and will be given to the jury today. The action is one of contract, to recover for building a road in said town. The plaintiff claims that he took the piece of road to build, according to certain conditions as to time, etc.; that he performed his part of the contract and now wants his pay therefor. The town deny the claim, alleging that the conditions were not complied with, by which a good winter road was to be made by a certain date, and the same afterward completed for acceptance by another fixed date...
The contract was all oral, and it required a large number of witnesses to ascertain what it was, and whether it had been executed to the satisfaction of all people living in that vicinity. The only remaining cases are those of Edward A. Robbins vs. John T. Fitch et al.; and John Butterworth vs. S.W. Hall et al. and Trustee; but the trials to be had before the Judge will take the most of the week. The term will be the largest for years.
The union camp fire and picnic of the Grand Army posts of Athol and Orange, near the town line, is announced for September 8. The Athol and Orange cornet bands will attend, and the former will appear in their new uniforms for the first time. Base ball [i.e. baseball] and a clam chowder will be among the features.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, August 30, 1875
North Orange
A party of 136 persons from North Orange had a picnic on the 29th at Forbes Falls, Royalston. It was the first picnic the community has had for many years, and greatly enjoyed.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, August 30, 1875
Carelessness
A bundle of the Gazette & Courier belonging to Orange, was thrown off Mon. at Millers Falls, and the west Northfield bundle of papers carried to Athol by the carelessness of the mail agent on the railroad.
Ward, Levi J., age 69, died of heart disease in Orange on Aug. 12; Holland, Lizzie A., age 19, wife of Albert Holland and daughter of Nahum Mace, died in Orange on Aug. 16.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, August 23, 1875
Orange
A man, somewhat confused in his ideas by imbibing too large a quantity of that forbidden juice, stole a pair of boots from the shop of Job Haskins a few nights since, and got soundly thrashed for the trouble.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, August 9, 1875
Probate Court record
Greenfield, Aug. 3, 187 - Administration granted - on estate of Anna P. Alexander, late of Northfield, H. Alexander, Jr. of Springfield, Adm’r; Charles S. Brown, Greenfield, John J. Graves, Adm’r. de bonis non; Rufus S. Phillips, Greenfield, Sally Phillips and John P. Griswold of Greenfield, Adm’r.; Asa S. Ruddock, Buckland, Lee Baron D. Ruddock of Buckland, Adm’r.; Willard Ward, Orange; Asa A. Ward of Orange, Adm’r.
Wills proved - Martha S. Johnson, Coleraine, Morris Pierce of Coleraine, Ex’r.; Lyman Dickinson, Whately, Lyman M. Dickinson and Dennis Dickinson, Adm’rs. with will annexed; Baxter Harding, Conway, Mattie J. Harding of Conway, Ex’r.
Guardians appointed - Dennis Wilson, Coleraine, over Jennie V. Newell of Coleraine.
Accounts rendered - On estates of Philinda Bowman of Leverett, Chester Hinsdale of Monroe, Edward Jones of Leverett, Barnard Fisher of Warwick.
License granted - To sell real estate of Moses M. Huse of Leverett, Charles Pelton of Shelburne. Widow’s allowance - made in estate of Benjamin Tilton of Deerfield, $200.
Inventories filed - In estate of Hubert Morton, Shelburne, $872.78; Lyman Rice, Charlemont, $3129; Samuel R. Smith, Coleraine, $2658; Dexter Drake, Buckland, $18,051; Esther Dickinson, Deerfield, $72,271; Henry M. Fisk, Shelburne, $9858; Eli T. Green, Shelburne, $17,407.
Affidavits filed - In estate of Rebecca L. Burrows of Bernardston, George Childs of Leyden. Commissioners appointed - On insolvent estates of Charles S. Brown, Greenfield, R.A. Packard, R.W. Cook, Jonathan H. Cary, New Salem, R.D. Chase, Hiram Orcutt; Robert Richardson, Greenfield, Charles L. Lowell, F.G. Fessenden. Next Probate Court at Greenfield on the 1st Tues. of Sept.
The picnic committee, consisting of delegations from the various work shops, held their second meeting on Sat. eve., at which time they adjourned for 3 weeks. It was decided to hold a picnic at Lake Pleasant early in Sept. In the meantime, the workmen in the several shops are practicing for a match game of old style round ball, which will be played at the lake on the occasion of the picnic.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, August 2, 1875
The Band Convention at Lake Pleasant
The great Band gathering at Lake Pleasant on Fri. attracted an immense crowd of people, one of the largest ever assembled there. Between 75 and 80 car loads of human beings disembarked from the trains, coming from nearly every town within a radius of 40 miles. Best judges estimated the no. of people at about ten thousand [!], which is about as many as should be packed together in one locality, if convenience and comfort are to be consulted.
[Believe me, this estimate is much too large!]
There was the usual delay and confusion incident to transporting so many people over the railroad, and it was nearly noon when the 18 bands were on the ground ready for business. The three hundred or more musicians were finally massed, the instruments of each class being placed together. But the concert was hardly satisfactory. Though each band had drilled upon the music selected, placing them together for the first time without any rehearsal was a mistake.
But there was another obstacle to the success of the concert for which the bands were in no was responsible. About 1/2 of the programme was omitted, and the leaders drew lots to decide the order of playing of each from the band stand. The following was the order settled upon and the names of the leaders of each band: Fitchburg, Russell; Mechanics of Orange, Ned Clapp; Haydenville, Henry Smith; Florence, David Shields; South Deerfield, James Clapp; Bernardston, N.S. Cutler; Monson, A.D. Norcross; Greenfield, Samuel Squier; Gardner Serenade, ___; Millers Falls, Henry Colburn; East Templeton, ____; Easthampton, James Smith; Montague City, Fred Bridges; Northampton, A.J. Frank; Southampton, L,L, Walcott; Amherst, E.B. Fitts; Emmett of Turners Falls, Donahue; Westfield, ____.
This portion of the treat was very creditable to the bands of the association, and went far to make amends for any shortcomings of the opening concert. The pieces played by the Fitchburg, Haydenville, Florence, Orange, Greenfield, Bernardston, South Deerfield and perhaps one or two others, were exceedingly fine and enlisted hearty applause from the spectators. The Gardner serenade, which numbered only 6 pieces, attracted a good deal of attention by its excellent playing, and there was not a failure or a poor performance by any.
These selected pieces by the different bands made up a varied programme which continued through the afternoon. The audience filled every available seat in the great amphitheater, and many took a better cushioned place of rest upon the ground, while a vast throng surged about, tramping up hill and down, filling the paths of the grove, or the walks upon the shore of the lake. A number of boats and barges were constantly filled and moving over the Lake, and everybody was disposed to make the most of the day and be happy.
We should not have said everybody, because there were hundreds who got hot and disgusted before they had been on the ground half an hour, and seated themselves in the cars left on the side track, and there waited hour after hour for the time of their departure, fretting and stewing and wishing they had staid [sic] at home; but who will be just as ready to be on hand another year. Hayner’s full orchestra furnished music for the dancers in the pavilion; the day wore away, as such occasions do, and people crowded down upon the track and hustled and jostled to get aboard the cars as the different trains were made up.
The throng, for such a large one, was very orderly. There were a few cases of drunkenness, and one man had his horse stolen, but the police officers found little occasion for their service. The bands will realize a very handsome thing from their share of the day’s profits, and we trust will keep up their organization, giving us a Centennial Festival of this kind next year. Much credit is due Vice President Day and Secretary Squier of Greenfield for the day’s success.
A map of Packard's lot, on Grove Street, has been made by Herman Dexter. This is a most desirable location for a permanent residence, and many have already established themselves there. The immediate neighborhood, though somewhat densely populated, is a remarkably quiet one, and no spot could be found better suited for a resting place from the noise and confusion of the outside world.
Miss Mary Coolidge, our very efficient postmistress, has returned from her vacation, looking as fresh as the roses, and is receiving a kindly greeting and a welcome home from all her patrons.
The irrepressible organ grinder was in town on Thurs., together with a large delegation of gentlemen of sable hue, and the town, for one day, at least, was happy.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, July 19, 1875
Lake Pleasant
Lake Pleasant continues to be the attractive spot for picnics. Tues., 20 parties from Athol, Orange, Wendell and Erving will picnic there; the 22nd, the Hibernians of Holyoke; 28th, Sovereigns of Gardner; 24th, Methodists of Northampton.
Herbert White, while at work in a ditch, had a stone roll down upon him, breaking his leg in two places. He was attended by Dr. Drury and is doing well.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, July 12, 1875
Probate Court Record
Greenfield, July 6, 1875. Administration granted - on estate of Dexter Drake, late of Buckland, Almon Howes of Ashfield, Adm’r.; Anna Fisk, Shelburne, Daniel Fisk of Shelburne Adm’r.; Laura E. gleason,Charlemont, Elza R. Gleason, Adm’r.; Eli T. Greene, Shelburne, Mary E. Greene and Rawson S. Streeter of Shelburne, Adm’rs.; Walter Guilford, Conway, D.T. Vining, Adm’r. with will annexed; Mary Glazier, Leverett, Loana Huse of Leverett, Adm’r.; Sarah H. Putnam, Greenfield, W.C. Bryant, Adm’r.; Mary P. Rugg, Montague, Joseph Humphrey of Keene, N.H., Adm’r.; Samuel R. Smith, Coleraine, Joseph B. Clark of Coleraine, Adm’r.; Maria Scott of Whately, Adm’r.; Charles Smith, Deerfield, Dwight Smith, Adm’r.
Wills proved - of Esther Dickinson, late of Deerfield, Virgil M. Howard of Athol, Ex’r.; Angeline S. Farnsworth, Charlemont, Jonas K. Patch of Shelburne, Ex’r.; Charles J. Sherwood, Leverett, Adaline L. Sherwood and Charles B. Sherwood of Leverett, Ex’r.
Guardians appointed - Lydia E. Damon of Ashfield over her own minor children of Ashfield; O.F. Hale of Gill over Achsah Hayden of Gill; Frederick G. Howes of Ashfield over his own minor children.
Accounts rendered - on estates of Alice L. Aldrich of Conway; Perry Bryant’s heirs of New Salem; Ebenezer Morton of Deerfield; Elizabeth Meyers of Shelburne; Andrew Wissman of Shelburne; John N. Sweet of Shelburne; E.E. Robinson of Sunderland, Ex’rs. private account.
License granted to sell real estate - of Jason Phinney of Orange. Widows’ allowance - Made in estates of Moses M. Huse, Leverett, $108; Baron Stow, Conway, $400.
Inventories filed - In estates of Harriet M. Brown, Greenfield, $1983; Dr. David Bradford, Montague, $3231; Laurana B. Bradford, Montague, $11,219; Lucius H. Graves, Charlemont, $213; Polly C. Howes, Ashfield, $3436; Charles Pelton, Shelburne, $2702; Calvin T. Swan, Northfield, $2003; Charles J. Sherwood, Leverett, $3427; Amasa Taylor, New Salem, $4060; Caroline Williams, Deerfield, $5864.
Affidavits filed - in estates of Dr. David Bradford, Montague; Laurania [i.e. Laurana B. Bradford], Montague; Mary E. Griffin, Orange; Lyman Rice, Charlemont; Calvin T. Swan, Northfield; Amasa Taylor, New Salem.
Estate of E.E. Robinson, late of Sunderland, rendered insolvent - L. Merriam, G.D. Williams, L.W. Fairchild, commissioners.
Levi N. Chamberlin of Orange adopted Mary Moore - name changed to Bertha Augusta Chamberlin. Noah Rankin of Erving was removed as Administrator of the estate of Susan Gould, late of Erving. Commissioner’s report in estate of Stephen Shepardson filed June 11th. Next Probate Court at Greenfield on the first Tues. of August.
Arthur Holland, a lad of 13 years, swallowed on Thurs. a tin whistle, which was about an inch in diameter. It was removed from his throat by Dr. Burton, and the boy returned to school with the conclusion that tin whistles were intended for boys with larger throats and more effective digestive apparatus than he possessed.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, June 21, 1875
Probate Court record
Orange, June 15, 1875 - Administration granted - on estates of Lucius H. Graves, Charlemont, Lydia Graves of Charlemont Adm'x.; Cyrena Ruggles, New Salem, Samuel Ruggles and John L. Williams, Adm'rs. with will annexed. Guardians appointed - Henry G. Nims of Greenfield over Thomas Nims Buddington of Greenfield. Accounts rendered - on estates of Josiah Brown of Deerfield, Hezekiah Stratton of Northfield, Wilbur White of Charlemont.
/ License granted to sell real estate - of Sarah Ann Rice of Buckland, Zephaniah Richmond of Buckland. Inventories, etc. - in estates of Frank S. Foskett, Orange, minor, $345.50; Alden Reynolds, Orange, $3887; Samuel O. Ruggles, New Salem, $1974; David Nelson, Coleraine, $4561; A. Lovice Oaks, Orange, $163. Affidavits filed - in estate of Samuel O. Ruggles, New Salem. B.W. Fay, Amos Ellis and A.F. Haskell were appointed Commissioners to partition the estate of Jason Wilbur, late of New Salem. Next Probate Court at Greenfield on the 1st Tues. of July.
The Board of Trade have voted to hold a picnic at Lake Pleasant on Wed., June 23, leaving here on the 11 a.m. train, and returning at 6 1/2 p.m. if the weather is fair.
Rev. Mr. Closson of Marblehead preached an eloquent discourse at the Universalist church on Sun. During the services, Mrs. Barrett was seized with a severe fainting fit and was carried from the church.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, June 14, 1875
Millers Falls
The Amidon Manufacturing company's property was sold at a bankrupt sale on Wed. to Cheney J. Wait of Orange for $10,000. The Greenfield Savings Bank has a mortgage of $7400 and Messrs. Cheney & Wait held a claim on the property of $16,000.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, June 14, 1875
News about home: Greenfield items
There was a hearing before Judge Conant last week, on the appointment of a guardian over the minor child of the late P. May Buddington. The relatives on the paternal side petitioned for the appointment of Stillman Rice of Gloucester, whose wife is the boy's aunt, while the mother's connections petitioned for the appointment of Henry G. Nims. Witnesses were examined and arguments made by Judge Aiken in favor of the former party and S.O. Lamb for the latter. The decision was reserved until the court at Orange tomorrow.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, June 14, 1875
North Orange
The inhabitants of Furnace Village and vicinity turned out on Old Election Day and set out evergreen trees in the cemetery, one row entirely around it and one on each side of the 3 avenues, improving the appearance of it not a little.
L. Kilburn & co. are substituting a wood seat for that of cane into some of their chairs. It is patented by H.S. Hale, of the firm of Hale, Kilburn & Co. of Philadelphia, and is very elastic and pretty, being made of strips of dark wood and light wood, and attached to canvas. It is also of good durability, and being inserted in the frame by a contrivance of George W. Kilburn's, it is impossible to spring out of place.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, June 7, 1875
Probate Court record
Greenfield - Administration granted - on estate of Dr. David Bradford, Montague, L. Merriam, Greenfield, Adm'r. with the will annexed; David Nelson, Coleraine, S.B. Slate, Greenfield, Adm'r. Wills proved - P. May Buddington, Greenfield, Charles T. Nims, Greenfield, Ex'r.; George Childs, Leyden, Elvira L. Childs and P.T. Darling Jr., Leyden, Ex'r.; Sarah A. Stone, Whately, Thomas Sanderson, Whately, Ex'r.; Caroline Williams, Deerfield, George Wright and Hannah B. Jenks, Deerfield, Ex'rs.
/ Accounts rendered - on estate of Benjamin Davis, Montague, Ira Payne, Montague, Samuel W. Graves, Leyden, Sylvester Sears, Rowe, Achsah Hayden, Gill, S.P. Wells, Deerfield, A.M. Kingman, Deerfield.
/ License granted to sell real estate - of Eugene Y. Bixby, Sunderland, David Scott, Whately, Lucy Webster, Northfield. Widows' allowance - Made in estate of Eugene Y. Bixby, Sunderland, $125; Mortimer Potter, Deerfield, $97.25; Ephraim E. Robinson, Sunderland, $500. Inventories filed - in estate of Lewis L. Hicks, Greenfield, $852, Clinton S. Holton, Northfield, $1212; Mortimer Potter, Deerfield, $1097. Affidavits filed - in estate of Lewis L. Hicks, Greenfield, Clinton S. Holton, Northfield, Mortimer Potter, Deerfield, E.E. Robinson, Sunderland. Andrew J. Bond, Buckland, adopted Etta E. Parker, name changed to Bond. Name of John McCarty, Northfield, changed to John Barber. Next Probate Court at Orange on the 3rd Tues. of June.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, May 31, 1875
North Orange
On the 15th, Mrs. Olive Ward, said to be the oldest person in town, died at her home in North Orange. Last Feb. she passed her 91st birthday with a large gathering of her descendants - children, grandchildren, and greatgrandchildren - at which time her health was so good as to give cause for hoping that many more such reunions might be enjoyed. But during the last fortnight of her life her strength failed rapidly, and heart disease terminated her life Sat. aft. She was one whom all delighted to serve and in acknowledgment of the appreciation in which she was held, she was known to all by the familiar name of "Aunt Olive". Her long life's work has been a work well done. Her remains were followed by a large no. of relatives and friends, from the Universalist church to their last resting place Tues. aft.
Again have we been made to feel death's power, in removing so suddenly from our midst our dearly loved sister, Mrs. Ella R. Doolittle of Orange. She was a daughter of C.W. Delva of Warwick...[medium sized article].
A large no. of friends of Mr. and Mrs. Lysander French assembled at their residence on Sat. eve., May 1, the occasion being the anniversary of their 20th wedding day, and left many tokens of friendship and good will.
Another Spelling school under the auspices of the Ladies Sewing Circle of the Universalist Society came off on Tues. eve. Mrs. Carrie Chase won the first prize of $5 in gold, and Mrs. Adams the second prize of two dollars in greenbacks. Quite a number stumbled at the "threshold", while others sat down with "dispatch" and other plunged into an "abyss". Some few were troubled with "abscess", some with too much "caution", and some with "tranquility", while a "poultice" drew the spell all out of others, who, with their mourning friends, retired through the "kitchen".
Gazette & Courier - Monday, May 10, 1875
Golden wedding
A very pleasant gathering took place at the house of Samuel P. Rice and wife of Orange Sat. aft. May 1. About 120 of their friends gathered to offer their hearty congratulations on the 50th anniversary of their marriage, and enjoy a social time together...a few earnest words by...Genevieve Gilmore; after which excellent remarks were made by Mr. Grover of Orange, Mr. Morrison of Cooleyville and Alexander Felton, Esq. of Warwick...The following poem was read by Miss Zora Briggs, a niece of Mrs. Rice: "Just 50 years ago today...", etc.
/ Some very fine instrumental music was furnished by Danforth Putnam and William Clark, violinists, and Frank Crowl, cornet, accompanied by Miss Mayolta Crowl at the organ...Although they have never been blessed with children of their own, they have brought up quite a number, 4 of whom were present...By One who was There.
A.H. Blake, employed at the furniture manufactory of J.S. Dewing & Co. http://www.franklinc...range/everts/16.html , had his thumb cut off by a circular saw on Sat. the 19th.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, April 19, 1875
Millers Falls
There was a hearing of the creditors of Charles H. Amidon and Henry M. Dunbar - the Amidon Manufacturing Co., before Register Conkey in Greenfield on Mon. E.E. Conant of Millers Falls and G.D. Williams, Esq. of Greenfield were appointed Assignees. The claims amount to some $53,000 and the assets are estimated at about $35,000. The following are the principal creditors, the first 3 of whom are secured: Cheney & Wait, Orange, Mass., $16,000; Greenfield Savings Bank, Greenfield, Mass., $7000; O.F. Swift, owned by J.C. Temple and L.M. Packard, Shelburne Falls, Mass., $3000.
/ James M. Moore, Millers Falls, $4100; W.R. Dunbar, Millers Falls, $2369; R. Phillips, M.F., $1535; E.E. Conant, M.F., $817; S. Allen's Sons, Greenfield, $440; Gaylord Manufacturing Co., Chicopee, $400; J. Turney, Bridgeport, Conn., $487; William A. Dodge, 37 Chambers Street, New York, New York, $2000; J.K. Haywood, N.Y., $400; G.D. Williams, Greenfield, $225; Warner Mfg. Co., Greenfield, $98; J.H. Hallet, Boston, $210; Worden & Parker, Millers Falls, $104; S. Falls Nat'l. Bank, Shelburne, $101; D. Johnson, M.F., $50; W. Metcalf, Greenfield, $31.75; Wise & Ripley, Turners Falls, $210; J.E. Goodnow, M.F., $144; A. Baker, M.F., $81; John Mullikin & Co., Boston, $86; Amidon & Newton, M.F., $1500.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, April 12, 1875
Probate Court record
Greenfield, April 6 - Administration granted - on estate of John Arms, Gill, Nelson Burrows, Adm'r.; Avery Clapp, Montague, William W. Thayer, Adm'r.; Jonathan H. Cary, New Salem, Daniel R. Streeter, Fitchburg, Adm'r.; A. Lovice Oakes, Orange, George E. Priest, Adm'r.; Mary Purple, Gill, Nelson Burrows, Adm'r.; Sarah Ann Rice, Buckland, Edwin Poulton, Adm'r.
/ Wills proved - Seorem Cushman, Bernardston, P.L. Cushman, Ex'r.; Cephas Clapp, Deerfield, Austin DeWolf, Greenfield, Ex'r.; Mary E. Giffen, Orange, Rachel Goddard, Ex'x.; Elizabeth C. Gray, Sunderland, John R. Smith, Ex'r.; Polly C. Howes, Ashfield, Mark H. Vincent, Hawley, Ex'r.; Urania D. Robinson, Sunderland, Horace Lyman, Ex'r.; Calvin T. Swan, Northfield, George B. Swan, Potsdam, N.Y., Ex'r.; Asaulah Sears, Ashfield, Edwin Sears, Ex'r.; Baron Stow, Conway, Henry W. Billings, Ex'r.
/ Guardians appointed - Charles W. Billings, Deerfield, over Fanny O. Beals, Conway; Oren Streeter, Shelburne, over Frank Loveland, Montague; Austin D. Sheldon, Northfield, over Abby J. Sheldon; David W. Snow, Coleraine, over Walter D. Thompson, Troy, Ohio; Nathaniel Lamson and Flora Lamson, Shelburne, over Emily E. Thompson; Thomas S. Dickinson, Conway, over Heroine Stow.
/ Accounts rendered - on estate of John Barnard and Leonard Harwood, Deerfield; Abner Chandler, Montague, James Dwyer, Leyden; Asa Dole and Caroline M. Hunter, Shelburne; Fanny Delvy, Warwick; Lawsop H. Donelson and Malinda Johnson, Coleraine; Henry Sheldon, Northfield; Caroline Temple, Orange.
/ License granted to sell real estate - of Nancy S. Abbott, Ashfield; Albert E. Barber, Coleraine; Alanson Chapin, Bernardston; George C. Gale, Charlemont; Leonard Harwood, Deerfield; Ephraim Murdock, Orange; James M. Reynolds, Erving.
/ Widow's allowance made - in estate of John Barnard, Deerfield, $49; James M. Reynolds, Erving, $375. Inventories filed - in estate of Jane H. Ames, Greenfield, $6616; Clarissa Battle, Orange, $4515; Amos Dexter, Erving, $1599; Caroline A. Morgan, Greenfield, $6769; John C. Peters, Deerfield, $636; Urania D. Robinson, Sunderland, $4046; David Scott, Whately, $9872; H.H. Taylor, Greenfield, $11,400; Octavia H. Warner, Sunderland, $1070.
/ Affidavits filed - in estate of Clarissa Battle, Orange; Albert Bullard, Wendell; Albert E. Barber, Coleraine; Allen Eason, Leyden; Timothy Graves, William Warner and Octavia H. Warner, Sunderland; Moses Underwood, Heath.
/ S.P. Stratton, C. Hilliard, S.G. Pratt, commissioners to partition estate of Azubah Stacy, late of Gill; Robert Abercrombie, Seth Field, Lyman G. Barton, Commissioners to partition estate of Aaron Fuller, late of Deerfield.
/ Estate of John Barnard, late of Deerfield, represented insolvent. Next Probate Court at Greenfield on the 1st Tues. of May.
Men have been engaged blasting ice, and quite a quantity has gone out below the dam. Several unlucky ones were treated to a cold bath during the operation.
A few of our young men having mounted their first stove-pipe hats, the whole town has followed suit and hardly a man or boy is now seen upon the street without a tile of some kind upon their cranium. Old Hat predominates and some of the styles carry one back to our grandfathers' day.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, April 5, 1875
North Orange
Last Mon. eve. the Furnace Village Council of Sovereigns of Industry received 8 new members, and several more are soon to join. The parlor in the engine house is the place of meeting.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, April 5, 1875
North Orange
Rev. John H. Garman, for a number of years pastor of the Congregational Church in this place, but who resigned last fall on account of ill health, is much better and has accepted a call to preach for the Congregational Society at Prescott.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, April 5, 1875
North Orange
Walter A. Atwood severs his connection with N.L. Johnson's store April 1, to go to Sterling. Mr. Atwood and his wife leave numerous friends here who wish them abundant success in their new home. Last Wed. eve. a party of young ladies and gentlemen made them a farewell visit.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, March 29, 1875
News about home: Greenfield items
There were 27 couples at the closing hop of the series held by the Masonic Fraternity Thurs. eve., and a very appropriate finale it was of the winter's pleasures. The music was by the Orange Quadrille Band, and the refreshments served by Tyler Pritchard.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, March 29, 1875
Court record
The second week of the March term of the Superior Court was opened at 10 o'clock Monday, but on account of the absence of some of the jurymen, but little was done till the afternoon session, at which time the arguments of Charles Delano for the defendant and S.O. Lamb for the plaintiff in the case of Mary R. Newell vs. Ira Carpenter were made. The principle points in this case were given in our columns in the last issue...His honor ruled that if the plaintiff did place an obstruction in the stream and cause the water to flow back upon the defendant's land, the latter would have a right to remove the obstruction; that the defendant had a right to the natural flow of the stream, and though no actual damage was done, the defendant would be entitled to nominal damages if the natural flow was interfered with -- still in this case an actual obstruction must be proved; that the judgment in the former trial between these parties was conclusive in that the plaintiff could not flow the defendant's land; that if any specific question as to the dam was decided in the previous suit; it was conclusive in so far as it applied to the case at bar; that whatever the jury should find was the real issue in the former trial, that was conclusively settled.
/ ,,,The jury returned the answer that "The obstruction which flooded the land of Carpenter was the issue in the former trial". A general verdict for the plaintiff was rendered with damages of $20.25. C.C. Conant and S.O. Lamb for plaintiff; Charles Delano and C.G. Delano for def't.
/ At the close of this trial the criminal cases were taken up with the following results: Commonwealth vs. Levi S. Huntoon - This was a case of assault by defendant upon his mother-in-law, Mrs. Eliza J. Bowker of Orange. The evidence was conclusive as to the fact alleged in the indictment, but the offence was not of an aggravated nature, and for which there seemed to have been some provocation. Verdict of guilty. He was sentenced to one year in the House of Correction in Pittsfield. District Attorney for Comm.
/ Commonwealth vs. Charles Peck - This was on two indictments - for illegal keeping and as a common seller of intoxicating liquors. The defendant was from Charlemont, and the articles sold were cider, beer and some sort of home-made wine, so called. The intoxicating qualities of the various articles was denied, and the jury after several hours of consideration were unable to agree, and were discharged. District Attorney for Comm.; C.G. Delano for Def't.
/ Commonwealth vs. Cornelius Bullman - This was an indictment for keeping a disorderly house. The resident of the defendant was stated as Greenfield, though the place complained of was in Millers Falls, at which place the defendant keeps a restaurant. This restaurant or eating shop seems to have been a resort for the idle and inebriated portion of that community, and had become a positive nuisance to the better class of residents. The case was originally brought before Justice Davis, and resulted in the defendant being bound over to this court. Verdict of guilty. The case goes to the Supreme Court on exceptions. District Attorney for Comm.; D. Aiken for Def't.
/ Commonwealth vs. Samuel Goodnow Appt. - this was an indictment for illegal selling of liquor by the defendant, who is the keeper of the hotel at Millers Falls. The principle witness for the prosecution, one Drake, seemed to have lost his memory of past events entirely, subsequent to the magistrates trail, at which time he testified to purchases of liquor of the defendant; but all attempts to refresh his memory of actual occurrences, or to remind him of his former testimony were alike unavailing. The whole case, from beginning to end, did not occupy over 5 minutes, and resulted in a verdict of not guilty. District Attorney for Comm.; D. Aiken for Def't.
/ Commonwealth vs. R.L. Goss - This was on a indictment for obstructing the highway, the alleged obstruction being on a road on land formerly used to reach a point on the bank of the Connecticut River just below the Montague City toll bridge. by the evidence of the defendant, this way was made by his father, who owned the land some 48 years ago, for the purpose of drawing wood to a landing made for the boats on the river; it being then considered the head of steamboat navigation. Here also some articles were landed from the steamers, but the greater part of the freight was left at a landing below. In those days the boats would tie up at this point to spend the Sunday.
/ A recital of it all sounded odd, remembering that with the opening of the Connecticut River railroad some 26 years since, the whole river traffic ended. Since the stoppage of river transportation this way has been used by the defendant in various ways, the land passing from his father to him. He avers that no town or public way was ever laid out or accepted. The evidence for the Government went to show that there had always been a public way there, since within memory. Old residents were put upon the stand and the case was pretty thoroughly canvassed. The rulings of the court were rather against the defendant. Mr. Lamb, who has been very fortunate in the results of all the cases in which he has acted this term, managed the defense very ably. The case was given to the jury Wed. aft., and after an all night's session, they came in Thurs. noon, having been out 19 hours, with a verdict of not guilty. District Attorney for Comm.; S.O. Lamb for def't.
/ The above ended the list of criminal actions to be tried at this term, and at its conclusion, the second jury and all supernumeraries were excused from further service. The civil cases were again resumed, and the replevin suit of Dexter Childs vs. Loren Hayden et al. was presented to the first jury...Verdict for defendant. A motion for a new trial has been made by the counsel for the plaintiff. D. Aiken for plff.; A. DeWolf and S.O. Lamb for Def't.
/ David W. Bill et al. vs. Joseph L. Perkins et al. - This was an action of contract for a quantity of hemlock lumber. After the logs had been delivered and cut into lumber, a portion was destroyed by fire. The case was referred to an auditor and on his report judgment was entered for the plaintiffs, amount $173.70 with interest and costs. C. Field for plffs.; D. Aiken and A. Norcross for def'ts.
/ Warren Ames vs. R.L. Goss et al. - This was an action brought to recover for hay and other merchandise sold by the plaintiff. The case was referred to F.M. Thompson Esq. as auditor, and judgment entered upon his report for plaintiff; amount $100, and costs, $25.99, total $125.99. C.C. Conant for plff.; S.O. Lamb for def't.
/ Edward Stebbins vs. Thomas J. Field - This was an action of contract on the alleged non-delivery of a quantity of tobacco bought by the plaintiff. By agreement, the case was settled by entry of judgment for the plaintiff for $62.50 and costs. A. Brainard for plff.; G.L. Barton for def't.
/ Euclid Owen vs. George A. Kimball - This was an action brought on a writ of replevin for the possession of certain horses, wagons and other property attached and in the hands of the defendant as Deputy Sheriff. The case was tried by the court and a judgment rendered for the defendant. A. Brainard for plff.; G.L. Barton for def't.
/ The Turners Falls Lumber Company vs. David W. Goss - This was an action to recover on an account of wood and lumber sold by plaintiffs to defendant. After being referred to an auditor, judgment was given to the plaintiff; amount $152.80 with interest from date of writ and costs. G.L. Barton for plffs.; A. Brainard for def't.
/ Lyman J. Wait vs. Amos Stetson et al. - This was an action on a promissory note, dated Shelburne Falls, Mass., May 8, 1872, for $275, and signed by defendant and a surety. Without trial judgment was entered for plaintiff for said amount. C.C. Conant for plff.; D. Aiken for def'ts.
/ George A. Bacon vs. John J. Barrett, App't. - This was an action to recover for a quantity of meal and grain, brought by defendant. The case was referred to an auditor and judgment entered upon his report for plaintiff. Amount $28,40. Davis & Fessenden for plff.; A. Brainard for def't.
/ Edward F. Reece vs. Solon L. Wiley et al. - This was an action of contract brought for labor done by plaintiff. The case was opened and partially presented to a jury at the November term, but taken from them by the court and sent to an auditor for examination. Judgment upon his report was entered at this term for the plaintiff, amount $180 with interest. C.G. Delano for plff.; D. Aiken for def't.
/ John Cotter vs. C.H. Tyler, app't. - This was an action for merchandise bought of the plaintiff, a merchant from Boston. Judgment for plaintiff without trial; amount, $61.50, with interest from date of writ. S.T. Field for plff.; G.D. Williams for def't.
/ Samuel L. Pierce vs. Rector L. Goss et al. - This was an action on a promissory note, given Aug. 21, 1873 for $600, and signed by the defendant. Judgment for plaintiff for amount of note and interest. A. Brainard for plff.; S.O. Lamb for def't.
/ Timothy Field app't. vs. John A, Barrett - This case was tried by the court and was an action to recover for a quantity of hay sold the defendant. The quality was represented as poor by the defendant, and that further, he was not to pay for any of said hay till all had been delivered. To this the plaintiff replied that the defendant well knew what the quality was, and that it had been wet, while drawing in from the field; further, that the same was to be taken and paid for in about 3 weeks, and he only brought suit now for what he actually took, as shown by the weigh bills. Judgment for plaintiff $51.60. S.O. Lamb and D. Aiken for plff.; A. Brainard for def't.
/ Ambrose L[?} vs. Henry Wait - This case was also tried by the court, and was for labor alleged to have been done in excess of payment by defendant at a time when said plaintiff was employed on land of the defendant. The defendant alleged a settlement and claimed not to owe for the labor. The case occupied considerable time but no question worthy of special note was elicited. Judgment for plaintiff for $132.22. A. Brainard for plff.; A DeWolf for def't.
/ Quite a number of minor cases were tried by the court, but on which judgment was reserved. Of these, the one of most local interest was that of Charles B. Mayhew vs. Joseph C. Blanchard, the plaintiff residing at Charlemont and the defendant at Savoy. This was an action to recover for the non-delivery of 100 bushels of potatoes. The case occupied Sat. morning, but no decision was reached before adjournment. The counsel in the case were S.T. Field for plff.; A. De Wolf and H.M. Puffer for def't.
/ The docket shows the usual number of cases settled by agreement of parties, and a good number of new entries. The business of the term, however, as a whole, has been lighter than usual.
/ The following primary declarations for naturalization were made viz.: August Witt, Thomas Fleming, William Cahill, James Morrisey. The following were naturalized, viz.: James Collins, Patrick Morrisey, Edward Kirven, James Campbell, Godfrey Wurtzberger, Edward Holly, Dennis Dowd. The court adjourned on Tues. at 9 1/2 o'clock A.M.
A noteworthy family reunion took place on Thurs. at the house of William Ballard, in the south part of Orange, the occasion being the first visit east which Aaron Bullard [possibly Aaron Ballard] of St. Louis county, Mo. (formerly of Orange) has made since his removal 38 years ago. Two brothers and three sisters were present, and 4 generations were represented, the party of 56 including people from Springfield, Athol, New Salem, Wilbraham, Warren, Saugus and several other towns. A first rate dinner was eaten, congratulatory speeches made, and a capital time enjoyed.
Authority having been obtained, a national bank will soon be organized in this place, with a capital of $100,000. A large amount of stock has already been subscribed.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, March 22, 1875
News about home (Greenfield)
The Lady Washington party last Thurs. at Washington Hall, under the auspices of the ladies of the Unitarian Church, was a very pleasant affair, and attracted a goodly number of our citizens. An excellent supper was provided, and the tables were well patronized. Lady Washington, Mrs. J. Keith, held a reception at the upper end of the hall. She was richly attired in a light silk, cut with a long court train, and did the honors of the occasion with the queenly grace that distinguished the wife of our first President.
/ George Washington was personated by W.D. Lucy, arrayed in a dark costume with white wig. Among those who came to do homage to this Republican Court were a number of ladies and gentlemen of the olden time, arrayed in a variety of rich and showy toilets. Many of the dresses were silks that had done duty at weddings half and even a century ago, and since, treasured as precious heirlooms, but those not fortunate enough to possess these family relics improvised substitutes for the occasion, which, if they would not bear inspection in daylight, were in many instances brilliant and striking, and served the desired purpose very well.
/ The gentlemen were caparisoned in a variety of costumes, one 'red coat' even, being tolerated in the throng. About 8 o'clock the dancing was preceded by a grand march, when the ancient toilets could be seen to good advantage. The floor was well taken up by the followers of Terpsichore, who accompanied the excellent music of the Orange Quadrille Band, through many lively measures, including the "Old Virginia Reel". Seldom has Greenfield had a more successful party, and those who planned and executed the preliminaries deserve great credit. The receipts were $161, but money making was not the special object of the occasion. [Some lovely words were used in this article, like 'personated' and 'caparisoned', but it still strikes me odd when older folks are referred to as 'ancient toilets' ;-) ).
Gazette & Courier - Monday, March 22, 1875
Court record
The usual session of the March term of the Superior Court was begun Tues. the 10th, Judge William Allen of Northampton presiding. Rev. A.J. Lyon was present and made the opening prayer. The Grand and Traverse Juries were empaneled with little delay, and the Grand Jury retiring with the District Attorney, the trial list was taken up and run through, showing a larger number of cases ready for trial than is usual, considering the number on the list. The civil cases were put on trial with commendable promptness, and if the same diligence is shown in the trials themselves, the term will not be an extended one. We give below the list of jurors empaneled.
/ Grand Jury - John Sanderson of Bernardston, Foreman; Robert Abercrombie of Deerfield, George W. Bradford of Conway, O. Frank Brown of Rowe, Lowell Brown of Shelburne, Cyrus W. Carley of Heath, Alonzo Crafts of Whately, Richard A. Dudley of Leverett, Alonzo Eldridge of Ashfield, George Gammell of Montague, Lysander Hillman of Charlemont, Joseph W. Houston of Hawley, Seth Leonard of Shutesbury, John I. Mattoon of Northfield, David Mowry of Leyden, William H. Packard of Erving, Simon C. Phillips of Gill, Theo C. Shearer of Coleraine, William Stickney of Greenfield, James M. Tenney of New Salem, Kendrick Ware of Buckland, Lafayette Worrick of Orange.
/ The Traverse Juries are as follows...[long list of names for first jury, second jury, and supernumeraries]. The following bills were found by the Grand Jury against Lewis Buck for Adultery; Levi Huntoon, for breaking and entering; also same for assault; Cornelius Bullman, common nuisance; Town of Heath, neglect to repair highway - two indictments.
/ The following appealed cases are on the docket: Commonwealth vs. Charles Peck, a common seller; same, keeping liquors; John Dempsey, assault; __ Champlin, assault and battery.
/ The first case which was taken up was that of George E. Williams vs. the Inhabitants of Leyden; and that of George E. Williams et al. vs. the Inhabitants of Leyden, depending on the same facts substantially, was joined with the first named action. The actions were for injuries alleged to have been received while traveling on a public highway in the town of Leyden, the amount claimed by the former case being $500, and in the latter case $1000. The second mentioned action was brought by Williams and his wife for injuries received by her, but upon objection by the defendants' counsel that the husband and wife were improperly joined, that the said action should have been in the name of Mrs. Williams alone, it was moved to have a non-suit entered in the case; but leave being given by the court, the plaintiff amended by striking out the husband's name from the second action and the trial proceeded.
/ The plaintiffs to the suits, at the time of the accident, resided at Montague City. The day of the accident, which occurred in September, 1873, the plaintiffs, with their two children, a Mr. Drake and his child, 6 persons in all, started from Montague City, after dinner, in a common two-seated carryall, with one horse, and came to Greenfield. This being the second day of the Agricultural Fair, the party spent some time upon the fair ground in Greenfield, about 4 p.m. starting for Leyden, where they arrived about 6 o'clock. After supper, it being then quite dark, and raining slightly, the plaintiffs and their two children started with the same team to go from the residence of Mrs. Dorril to Leyden Center.
/ While midway on the crossroad, and while ascending a hill, the horse suddenly stopped and commenced backing, upon which both Mr. and Mrs. Williams jumped from the vehicle, the latter having a child two years old in her arms, just as the horse and carryall went over the wall and down a bank some 5 or 6 feet high. The carriage and harness were broken, and Mr. Williams received some slight abrasions of the skin upon his limbs; but though Mrs. Williams did not seem to be much injured at the time, it proved by subsequent events that she did receive severe and perhaps permanent injuries. It was admitted on the trial that the road was a town way, and that the town was lawfully bound to keep said way in suitable repair. The town also, while admitting that there was no railing at all at the point where the accident occurred, contended that, considering the travel and use for which the way was ordinarily used, it was in suitable repair and no railing was needed.
/ On the question of injury received by Mrs. Williams, all the leading physicians from Greenfield, and also one from Montague, were called to the stand. The evidence of the medical gentlemen, both as to facts and as experts, giving the probabilities in certain supposable cases, agreed remarkably well. From evidence adduced, it seems that Mrs. Williams was troubled with severe pains in the head immediately subsequent to the accident; that about 8 days thereafter she suffered a miscarriage; that previous to the accident she was a strong and robust woman, while since that occurrence she has been very nervous, had much pain, and is not a strong or well woman at present.
/ The evidence of the defense was exceedingly weak and mostly of a technical nature. The court held the plaintiffs very close to the law, ruling amongst other things, that if the negligence of the plaintiff or the viciousness of the horse were a contributing cause of the accident, the plaintiffs could not recover. He also instructed the jury by request of defendant's counsel, that if the jury should find that the horse stopped and refused to go forward, at a point not less than 25 feet from where they went over the wall, and the driver lost control of the horse and did not regain control before the accident, their verdict must be for the defendants; that if the horse was vicious at the time of the accident, though never had been before, if the viciousness contributed to the accident, the plaintiffs could not recover. The jury were instructed as to the estimate of damages and required to bring in the verdict and damages if any, in each of the two actions separately. The case seems to have created considerable interest, the court room being filled with spectators during the whole of the trial, lasting 2 days. Verdict for plaintiff in both actions. Damages in case of Mr. Williams, $200; and for Mrs. Williams, $175. C.C. Conant and S.O. Lamb for plaintiffs; Charles Delano and C.G. Delano for defts. [The question remains as to whether the other child and the driver remained in the carriage, and were not hurt].
/ Mary R. Newell vs. Ira Carpenter appt. This was the next case in order, and was an action of tort, wherein the plaintiff sued the defendant for $100 damages, for breaking and entering her close, trampling the grass and digging up the soil. This is a purely Greenfield case, and one that has been the subject of much remark in its various forms; it may be said to have agitated the 'Log Plains' district, from center to circumference.
/ The facts in the case are, briefly, that for many years prior to Mr. Newell's death, a small hydraulic ram has been used and operated by a small stream of water which has its course through the lands of Mr. Carpenter, and afterwards winds its way through the lands of the plaintiff. In order to divert the water and get the required head sufficient to generate the ram, a slight dam has been maintained for year after year, without complaint or objection from the defendant. Soon after Mr. Barnard Newell's death (the plaintiff's husband), the now defendant, brought an action for alleged injury from the flowing of his meadow, in consequence of the said dam, erected and maintained on the plaintiff's land. This action was at last settled after being taken to the Supreme Court, by an entry of judgment for Mr. Carpenter, with a nominal damage of one cent.
/ After this settlement the dam was lowered, and only raised to a height barely sufficient to run the ram, but not high enough, the plaintiff's witnesses testified, to throw any water back upon the land of Mr. Carpenter. This state of things did not seem to suit the ideas of all concerned, and the next move was an entry by defendant upon plaintiff's land, to remove the dam or portions of it, and to make a free channel for the stream. The injury mentioned was soon repaired by the neighbors, and the ram was again at work, supplying water to the plaintiff's premises. A truce from hostilities ensued for a time, but only to break out afresh and with still greater violence. Mr. Carpenter and his hired man, again came on the plaintiff's premises with the implements of destruction, and commenced digging a new opening for the exit of the water from the dam - which by the way was but a few inches in height. Mr. L.G. Barton, who resides near, was apprised of the state of affairs, when he and his hired man appeared upon the scene, armed with the instruments of construction, and then began: A serio-comic battle of the spades! / With might and main the conflict raged / From dawn till eve of day / At last the strength of arm had failed / The dam still closed the way/.
/ The evidence of this passage at arms was graphically described by eye witnesses, during the course of the trial, and was extremely ludicrous. But this case has also a serious side, and involves several as nice questions of law as has probably any, before the courts for years. The defense claims that the real question decided, in the previous suit alluded to, was the right of the plaintiff to maintain the dam. They also allege that, that was the understanding when it was agreed to have the verdict of nominal damages entered, and further justify the destruction and entry charged in this action on the ground of abating a nuisance, so adjudged by the verdict in the former case. To this, the plaintiffs say, that the previous decision had nothing to do with the question of the right of maintaining the dam, but only applied to the flowing of the defendant's land. Thus a nice point comes up, as to how far the judicial decision rendered in the former case, shall be admitted as evidence in the present one.
/ The criminal business will be taken up this morning. The Court will attend to naturalizations on Tues. at 2 o'clock. The Court adjourned Sat. noon till 10 o'clock Monday, at which time the arguments of counsel will be made on the case of Newell vs. Carpenter.
Millers River Lodge of Good Templars gave another pound party on Wed. eve. We understand it is the intention to have these parties weekly for the present.
W.W. Renton, formerly of this place, who has been at Hinsdale during the past year, is removing his goods, and will soon open a clothing store and a first class tailoring establishment in town.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, March 15, 1875
News about home
(Greenfield) The Lady Washington Tea Party, to be given by the ladies of the Unitarian Society at Washington Hall next Thurs. promises to be a very pleasant affair. Supper will be served to all who wish to partake from 5 until 7 o'clock. Martha Washington with George in full costume will hold a reception, and it is desirable that as many guests as possible shall attend in dress of the 18th century, though people who desire to attend in modern dress are not excluded.
/ At 8 o'clock the floor will be cleared for dancing, and it is proposed that the first figure shall be the Virginia Reel., and that only those in costume shall participate. After this interesting event the floor shall be open to all who hold tickets. The Orange Quadrille Band, which has played so acceptably at the Masonic Sociables this winter, will furnish the music...
The question debated at the Lyceum Friday eve. was: Resolved, that fashion so called, produces more evil than all forms of crime combined. The question was argued in the affirmative by R. Livermore and A.F. Emory, and in the negative by A.L. Shattuck, W.M. Aldrich, R.D. Chase, and H.C. Tenney. The committee on weight of argument decided in favor of the negative, and the house upon the merit of the question voted in favor of the affirmative. A very important paper was read by the editress, Mrs. H.C. Tenney http://tinyurl.com/6xgt83 .
Gazette & Courier - Monday, March 8, 1875
Probate court record
Greenfield, March 2, 1875 - Administration granted - on estate of Elisha D. Alexander, late of Shutesbury, David Mowry of Leyden, Adm'r.; George C[?], late of Charlemont, Lucy A. Gale and Augustus Farnsworth, Adm'rs.; Hubert Morton, late of Shelburne, William H. Bardwell, Shelburne, Adm'r.; David Smith, late of Whately, F.G. Bardwell, Whately, Adm'r.; Semira H. Palmer, late of Greenfield, Theodore P. Palmer, Montague, Adm'r.; Octavia H. Warner, late of Sunderland, Albert Montague, Sunderland, Adm'r.
/ Wills proved - Laura Alvord, late of Gill, Clara Thayer, Gill, Ex'x; Caroline A. Morgan, late of Greenfield, Charles R. Field, Greenfield, Ex'r.; John Russell, late of Greenfield, John E. Russell, Leicester, Charles W. Russell, Brooklyn, George Denison, New York, Ex'rs.; Nancy Robbins, late of Deerfield, Edward E. Lyman, Ex'r.
/ Guardians appointed - Francelia M. Barber of Coleraine over her own minor children; Lucy A. Gale of Charlemont, over her own minor children; Maria H. Reynolds of Deerfield, over Mary Beals of Deerfield; A.K. Warner of Greenfield over Cornelius Keefe of Greenfield; D.D. Whitmore of Sunderland, over Jessie L. Pierce of Montague.
/ Accounts rendered - on estates of Diantha Alexander of Erving, Levi Bills of Conway, Eunice W. Graves of Leverett, Elizabeth Lawrence of Warwick, Lyman D. Phillips of New Salem, Hollis D. Simonds of Northfield.
/ Widow's allowances - in estate of Albert E. Barber, late of Coleraine, $500; Richard Hobart, late of Leverett, $300.
/ Inventories filed - in estates of Eugene Y. Bixby, late of Sunderland, $544; Edward Thayer, late of Greenfield, $3008.
/ Affidavits filed in estates of Philinda Bowman of Leverett, Amos Dexter of Erving, Heman Holden of Erving, Edward Thayer of Greenfield.
/ Estate of John Hawkins, late of Shutesbury, represented in event: Dr. David Leverett, and F.C. Carver of Amherst, Commissioners.
/ Homestead and dower ordered assigned to the widow of E.C. Allis, late of Whately. Next probate court at Orange tomorrow.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, February 22, 1875
(Orange) A course of 6 lectures on phrenology and physiognomy was delivered by Prof. Bateman recently at the Town Hall.
(Orange) A course of 6 lectures on phrenology and physiognomy was delivered by Prof. Bateman recently at the Town Hall.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, February 22, 1875
(Orange) A course of 6 lectures on phrenology and physiognomy was delivered by Prof. Bateman recently at the town hall.
(Orange) A course of 6 lectures on phrenology and physiognomy was delivered by Prof. Bateman recently at the town hall.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, February 22, 1875
(Orange) The first public meeting of Orange Lyceum was held at Lamb's Hall on Fri. After reading of the constitution and bylaws, a critic was appointed, and also a committee on weight of argument, c
(Orange) The first public meeting of Orange Lyceum was held at Lamb’s Hall on Fri. After reading of the constitution and bylaws, a critic was appointed, and also a committee on weight of argument, consisting of C.G. Putney, J.L. Williams and E.G. McElroy. The question was amended to read as follows: "Resolved. That the present system of strikes is both justifiable and beneficial". Mrs. M.L. Eastman as editress, read several articles contributed by the members. The debate was opened by H.C. Tenney in the affirmative, who was followed by R.D. Chase in the negative. The question was then submitted to the house and argued in the affirmative by A.L. Shattuck and W.M. Aldrich and R. Livermore in the negative, after which it was returned to the opening disputants. The committee on weight of argument reported two in favor of the negative and one in favor of the affirmative. The question for Fri. eve. the 19th was, "Resolved, that fashion, so called, produces mroe evil than all forms of crime combined". R. Livermore in the affirmative; A.L. Shattuck in the negative. Mrs. H.C. Tenney was appointed editress.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, February 22, 1875
(Orange) An entertainment will be given at the town hall Tues. eve. for the benefit of the library, the proceeds to be applied to the purchase of new books.
(Orange) An entertainment will be given at the town hall Tues. eve. for the benefit of the library, the proceeds to be applied to the purchase of new books.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, February 22, 1875
(Orange) The festival given by the ladies of the Congregational Society on Wed. and Thurs. eves., as usual, was a complete success. By vote a very nice quilt was presented Miss Lizzie Holbrook, and a
(Orange) The festival given by the ladies of the Congregational Society on Wed. and Thurs. eves., as usual, was a complete success. By vote a very nice quilt was presented Miss Lizzie Holbrook, and a nice child’s carriage robe to Mrs. Bell.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, February 22, 1875
(Greenfield) Saturday's snowstorm seriously interfered with railroad travel. Bang's aft. train from Boston did not reach Shelburne Falls until late in the eve., and Holden's eve. train did not arr
(Greenfield) Saturday’s snowstorm seriously interfered with railroad travel. Bang’s aft. train from Boston did not reach Shelburne Falls until late in the eve., and Holden’s eve. train did not arrive here until half past one Sun. morning, taking 5 hours to make its way from Orange to Greenfield.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, February 15, 1875
Willy, Sophronia, age 63, wife of J.G. Willy, died in Orange on Jan. 20. Darling, George H., age 24, died in Orange on Feb. 4. Knights, H.W., age 58, died in Orange on Feb. 6.
Willy, Sophronia, age 63, wife of J.G. Willy, died in Orange on Jan. 20. Darling, George H., age 24, died in Orange on Feb. 4. Knights, H.W., age 58, died in Orange on Feb. 6.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, February 15, 1875
(Orange) H.W. Knights, chairman of the School Committee, died on Sat. the 6th. He had an attack of pneumonia late in the fall, and had not been able to be out since. The disease took the form of cons
(Orange) H.W. Knights, chairman of the School Committee, died on Sat. the 6th. He had an attack of pneumonia late in the fall, and had not been able to be out since. The disease took the form of consumption and medical skill was unavailing to save him. Mr. Knights has served the town as Selectman, and has been on the School Committee several years.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, February 15, 1875
(Orange) Post 17 G.A.R. and Council 17, S. of D., dedicated their new hall on Tues. eve. last. The exercises commenced by singing by a quartette composed of Messrs. Merrill and Adams and Mrs. Shattuc
(Orange) Post 17 G.A.R. and Council 17, S. of D., dedicated their new hall on Tues. eve. last. The exercises commenced by singing by a quartette composed of Messrs. Merrill and Adams and Mrs. Shattuck and Miss Whipple. Prayer was offered by Rev. E.W. Coffin, after which the company sat down to supper. There were two tables running the entire length of the hall, which were literally covered with good things, of which some 200 partook. Addresses were made by H. Woodward, Rodney Hunt, R.D. Chase, http://members.aol.com/Pierce476/BookJohn10.html Rev. E.W. Coffin , A.L. Shattuck and W.A. Cobb [William A. Cobb]. During his remarks Mr. Cobb recited a fine poem. Mrs. Harry Adams also recited a poem abounding in sharp hits, which was loudly applauded. The tables were cleared at about 10 o'clock, and from that hour until long after midnight dancing was indulged in. It seems fitting that these orders should to a certain extent be united. The one has fought and won, the other must fight and win. The Sovereign wars against no one; he only seeks for justice and equality, and is bound to obtain in spite of every obstacle. The order has already a strong foothold and is steadily advancing in unbroken columns. Grander results than those apparent on the surface are sought for, and in time will be accomplished.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, February 15, 1875
(Orange) The ladies of the Congregational society will have an oyster supper at their vestry on Wed. eve. All are cordially invited.
(Orange) The ladies of the Congregational society will have an oyster supper at their vestry on Wed. eve. All are cordially invited.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, February 8, 1875
(North Orange) In spite of the storminess of the night the Good Templars, with many of their friends, enjoyed a very pleasant eve. on Thurs., celebrating the 8th anniversary of their existence as a l
(North Orange) In spite of the storminess of the night the Good Templars, with many of their friends, enjoyed a very pleasant eve. on Thurs., celebrating the 8th anniversary of their existence as a lodge. The meeting was made attractive by the reading of an original paper published by the members, recitations, singing, speeches and bountiful refreshments. The lodge now numbers 42 active members.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, February 8, 1875
(North Orange) The levee held by the Universalist society was a financial success. Many were present from Orange, Athol and other neighboring towns. The proceeds after paying for all expenses, amount
(North Orange) The levee held by the Universalist society was a financial success. Many were present from Orange, Athol and other neighboring towns. The proceeds after paying for all expenses, amounted to about $115.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, February 8, 1875
(Orange) A meeting of those in favor of forming a lyceum was held at Lamb Hall Sat. eve., at which R. Livermore, H.C. Tenney and W.H. Webber were appointed a committee to draft a constitution and byl
(Orange) A meeting of those in favor of forming a lyceum was held at Lamb Hall Sat. eve., at which R. Livermore, H.C. Tenney and W.H. Webber were appointed a committee to draft a constitution and bylaws...An election for officers of Orange Lyceum was held and the following were elected: H. Woodward, President; A.L. Shattuck, Vice President; W.H. Webber, Secretary and Treasrer. The secretary, in the absence of the other officers, appointed as Executive Committee A.E. Emery, C.I. Kellogg, and Mrs. M.L. Eastman.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, February 8, 1875
(Orange) Frost's Allegory of the Life of Christ was exhibited at Town Hall on Fri. and Sat. eves. with a small audience on both occasions, which is given as a reason why all the tableaux were not re
(Orange) Frost’s Allegory of the Life of Christ was exhibited at Town Hall on Fri. and Sat. eves. with a small audience on both occasions, which is given as a reason why all the tableaux were not represented on Sat. eve. Those which were shown were very fine, but several of the best were omitted. And some of those who were expecting to see all that was preached cannot see why they should not have what they paid for because others did not attend.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, February 8, 1875
Probate Court Record (Greenfield)
Probate Court Record (Greenfield)- Administration granted in estates of Francis Boyden, late of Conway, Mattie L. Boyden and H.W. Billings of Conway, Adm’rs.; Israel G. Borden, late of Conway, Jennie F. Boyden and H.W. Billings, Adm’rs.; Eugene Y. Bixby, late of Sunderland, Isaac H. Monsell of Sunderland, Adn’r.; James W. Copeland, late of Orange, Laura J. Copeland of Orange, Adm’x.; Clara E. Hopkins, late of Conway, Josiah Cross of Ashfield, Adm’r.; Marshall Nye, late of Northfield, Jane F. Nye of Northfield, Adm’x.; Nathan Priest, late of Northfield, James E. Priest and Dwight S. Priest of Northfield, Adm’rs.; Edward Thayer, late of Greenfield, Alsena Thayer and A.K. Warner of Greenfield, Adm’rs.; Henry Whipple, late of Warwick, John Whipple of Warwick, Adm’r. Wills proved in estates of Amos Dexter, late of Orange, Frederick Hubbard of Montague, Ex’r. Chandler A. Field, late of Conway, Hylen S. Field of Conway, Adm’r. ith the will annexed. Guardians appointed - Joel Burt of Sunderland over his own minor children and Maria A. Edwards of Sunderland; Nelson Burrows of Gill over Olive K. Doolittle of Northfield. Accounts rendered in estates of Elizabeth F. Allen of Deerfield, Charles I. Kaller[?] of Greenfield, Carrie J. Chandler, minor, of Montague, James M. Hall of Greenfield, Oliver N. Doolittle of Northfield, Ebenezer Morton of Deerfield, George C. Doles of Shelburne; Martha A. Pease of Iowa; Harvey Ely of Montague, George L. Spofford of Northfield, Jesse L. Whitmore of Montague, George Thorniley of Greenfield. Inventories filed in estates of Betsey Barber, late of Bernardston, $803; Philinda Bowman, late of Wendell, $516; William Farren, late of Montague, $1828; Leonard Harwood, late of Deerfield, $455; Artemas Nye, late of Northfield, $5647; Ezra Shattuck, late of Leyden, $575. Affidavits filed in estates of Elizabeth H. Arms of Deerfield; Cyrena G. Ruggles of New Salem, D. Humphrey gould of rowe, Sylvanus Simonds of Greenfield, Leonard Harwood of Deerfield, Ezra Shattuck of Leyden, Electa Morton of Whately, Artemas Nye of Northfield. Henry S. Morse of Montague adopted Geneva L. Searle; name changed to Morse. Report of commissioners on insolvent estate of Lyman Thayer filed Jan. 28. Estate of John J. Washburn, late of Greenfield, represented insolvent; G.D. Williams and I.H. Osterhout, com’rs. Next Probate Court at Shelburne Falls tomorrow.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, February 1, 1875
(Orange) Willard Johnson was severely injured on Sat. 3rd, in consequence of falling from the outside stairs to his planing
(Orange) http://www.americana...ories/tradecards.htm Willard Johnson was severely injured on Sat. 3rd, in consequence of falling from the outside stairs to his planing mill.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, February 1, 1875
(Orange) By the timely discovery of a lot of shavings which from some unknown cause had ignited in the vestry of the Congregational Church, a serious conflagration was prevented on Tues. night. The s
(Orange) By the timely discovery of a lot of shavings which from some unknown cause had ignited in the vestry of the Congregational Church, a serious conflagration was prevented on Tues. night. The shavings had been placed in the vestry to aid in thawing out the frozen pipes, and how they took fire is beyond conjecture.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, February 1, 1875
(Orange) A large number were present at the promenade concert and dance given by the Mechanics Band on Wed. eve., Town Hall.
(Orange) A large number were present at the promenade concert and dance given by the Mechanics Band on Wed. eve., Town Hall.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, February 1, 1875
(Orange) The parties under the able management of H.J. Barber as floor director are becoming very popular.
(Orange) The parties under the able management of H.J. Barber as floor director are becoming very popular.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, February 1, 1875
(Orange) An opening has been cut through the ice above the dam, and a large quantity of gravel filled in to prevent any unnecessary waste of water.
(Orange) An opening has been cut through the ice above the dam, and a large quantity of gravel filled in to prevent any unnecessary waste of water.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, February 1, 1875
(Orange) A case of trespass was tried before Esq. Woodward on Wed. the 27th. The parties were Mary Richards, plaintiff, and Cassius Goldsbury, defendant, both of Warwick. The plaintiff alleged that t
(Orange) A case of trespass was tried before Esq. Woodward on Wed. the 27th. The parties were Mary Richards, plaintiff, and Cassius Goldsbury, defendant, both of Warwick. The plaintiff alleged that the defendant had committed trespass by piling wood upon her land, etc. The hearing of the matter disclosed a peculiar title to the real estate. It appeared a Mr. Ballard had given a Mr. Bates a bond for a deed, also a lease. Bates had then assigned the lease to Mr. Richards, husband of Mary, and the latter to Philip Young, who had again assigned to Mary Richards. The hearing occupied the entire afternoon. Decision reserved. R.D. Chase for pl’ff., George W. Horr for def’t.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, February 1, 1875
(Orange) A recent hearing was held on the guardian's account of Hubbard Peckham, guardian of Lucinda Arnold
(Orange) A recent hearing was held on the guardian's account of http://freepages.gen...rsham_marriages2.htm Hubbard Peckham , guardian of Lucinda Arnold, a minor. The guardian's account, as rendered, showed a balance in his favor of $21, but Judge Conant's decision made the balance in favor of the minor $58.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, January 25, 1875
Franklin Mutual Fire Insurance company
Franklin Mutual Fire Insurance company - Greenfield, Mass. pays 50% dividends. Cash assets, $40,100; premium notes, $124,014...Business in 1873: premiums received, $16,916; dividends paid, $4787; losses paid, $6237. Hon. William B. Washburn, President. Gorham D. Williams, Secretary. Directors: Hon. William D. Washburn, George W. Potter, Rufus Howland, William Keith, Greenfield; Hon. Davis Goddard, Orange; A.L. Tyler, Charlemont; Ebenezer Maynard, Shelburne Falls; Nelson Burrows, Gill; William Sheldon, Deerfield. Agents - Hugh B. Miller, Coleraine; Isaac Cheney, Montague; Albert Montague, Sunderland; http://www.osv.org/l...iewer.php?DocID=2062 Philbrook Warrick , North Orange; Edwin G. Field, Amherst; William Newton Nims, Greenfield.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, January 25, 1875
Dedication of Erving's new town hall
Dedication of http://www.northquab.../index_page0005.html Erving 's new town hall - Friday was an important day in the quiet little town of http://www.rootsweb.com/~mafrankl/zerv.html Erving . The morning was a stormy one, rain and snow alternating, and the afternoon came off clear, in time for the parade to assemble for the dedication of the new http://www.franklinc...rving/everts/08.html Town Hall . Whatever may have been the opinion of the citizens of the town to the necessity or practicability of building the Hall, they are now all united in their admiration of the beautiful structure, which in the past few months has been erected in the heart of the village. Several town meetings were held in the spring before an appropriation was carried for the new building; and it was then decided by a very close vote. The first appropriation was $12,000, but at a subsequent meeting $2500 was added, to permit certain changes from the original plan and for furnishing the hall. The following gentlemen were selected as a building committee: E.H. Spring, http://www.franklinc...rving/everts/03.html Charles A. Eddy , http://www.franklinc...rving/everts/12.html M.F.B. Howe , L.L. Perry, W.F. Hanson. The land for the new building was purchased of Danforth Putnam of Orange for $1000. L.L. Perry of http://www.franklinc...ng/everts/index.html Erving was the architect, furnishing all the plans and specifications, and the beautifully proportioned building and its convenient arrangement attest to his good taste and skill. The foundations were put in by Morse and Ward of Orange. The contract for the building was let to George O. Peabody of Turners Falls, who has constructed several of the manfacturing establishments and large buildings of that place. The superintendence of this work was left to his foreman, Chester N. Tyler, and so faithfully has the contract been carried out, that at no time during the construction have the building committee had occasion to complain of any slight in the work. The best material has been used, and the building is a model of thoroughness in every part. Mr. Peabody's original contract was for putting up the building and finishing off the hall for $8400. He was afterwards given $4300 more to finish off two stores in the first story. The building is 50 x 70 ft. outside, two stories high with a French roof. The basement is finished with two rooms that are suitable for a market in the grocery business, and here too has been built a fireproof lockup for the accommodations of rogues or tramps. The first floor above is divided by two stores, 24 x 50, and connected with each is a back room, 29 ft. deep. The Hall is on the second floor, taking in with the gallery the full length and breadth of the building, and measuring 20 ft. in height. The floor is of southern Pine, the woodwork is painted a neat drab, while the walls and ceilings are beautifully frescoed. The stage or platform is made so that it may be extended or contracted. The hall will seat when filled, 500 to 600 persons. It is furnished with Morse's patent [?] manufactured at Athol, and a great improvement to those formerly in use. There are inside blinds to the windows, and a chandelier of 12 lights is suspended in the center of the room. There is nothing about the Hall but what has been dictated with the best of taste. The painting deserves special notice. It was done by the Bartlett Bros. of Turners Falls who employed Germans from Springfield to do the frescoing. There are two anterooms under the gallery. The upper part of the building, well lighted by the French roof, is unfinished. It is proposed someday to fit it up for a Masonic Hall. The brick work of the building was done by Campbell and Hazleton of Turners Falls, and the plastering by R.B.P. Wheeler of Orange. The building is painted a plain white outside, and was slated by a Mr. Johnson of Fitchburg. Mr. Peabody commenced his contract the 11th of July and finished it by the 1st of January, within the prescribed time, and what is more remarkable, within the appropriation, so that the committee find now in their hands an unexpended balance. It shows an honest stewardship on their part and corresponding uprightness in the builder. The building is certainly one in which Erving may take pride; for a better one for the purpose to which it is to be devoted cannot be found in the county, and it will meet a want that has been long felt. The ceremonies of the presentation were presided over by http://www.franklinc...rving/everts/03.html Noah Rankin , and were opened by prayer by Rev. A. Stowell of Erving. Next came a song by a quartette of gentlemen from Orange: A.J. Fisher, William P. Barker, A. Kendall and H.A. Leisure, while Walter Stone of Erving accompanied them on an organ. The singing was exceedingly good, and a very pleasant feature of the programme. The orator of the occasion, George W. Horr, Esq. of Athol, was now introduced to the audience. He announced the theme of his address to be "Towns of Massachusetts: their history in colonial times and under the Constitution of the State and the nation; their influence in shaping, moulding [sic], and perfecting a democratic form of government". He compared the towns organized by the early settlers with those of other countries where they are merely collections of houses with no power for self government. Here each [?] the primary organization was an independent municipality. Counties were here formed long after the towns were organized. He looked upon the instrument signed in the cabin of the Mayflower as the foundation from which was derived the system of State and National governance. The town of Erving cast a vote of 49 to [?] when it elected in 1832 Hon. Whiting Griswold a delegate to the constitutional convention. Erving was originally [?] or plantation, and was purchased in 1751 [?] by http://www.northquab.../index_page0005.html John Erving Esq. of Boston. [?} http://www.franklinc...rving/everts/03.html Asaph White , a prominent and wealthy man of his day [first settler in 1801]. From the record of 18[?], it appears that the total tax for town expenses was $34, and that Col. White, the heaviest tax payer, paid $4.54. The town now has a surplus fund of $900, {?] which is used for school purposes. The speaker [?] unqualified term...commendation...Greene's orchestra from Fitchburg...A letter was read from [?], the only survivor of the first of our town. She lives in the family of Deacon S.W. Dutton of Northfield, who married her...she recalled that when she came to Erving Grant 74 years ago there was no neighbor within two miles. Austin DeWolf Esq. of Greenfield was the next speaker. He had been trying out a road on Bear Mountain, and didn't know why they should call upon him, unless they were carrying out...Mr. DeWolf is the owner of extensive... http://www.frcog.org/emptp.PDF Erving . He had had occasion ...to look over the early records and maps of the township. He found that the Grant contained [?] lots of land...R.N. Oakman Esq. of Montague...H.C. Tenney of Orange...congratulations...Dr. Roswell Field of Gill... http://www.franklinc...rving/everts/08.html blessing ...
Gazette & Courier - Monday, January 25, 1875
(Orange) Rev. A.V. Tilton, lately pastor at Augusta Me. has received a call from the Baptist church at Orange.
(Orange) Rev. A.V. Tilton, lately pastor at Augusta Me. has received a call from the Baptist church at Orange.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, January 25, 1875
(Orange) The annual meeting of the Congregational Church was held Wed eve. The total number of members Jan. 1, 1875 was 193, of whom 14 joined the church during the last year. The removals during the
(Orange) The annual meeting of the Congregational Church was held Wed eve. The total number of members Jan. 1, 1875 was 193, of whom 14 joined the church during the last year. The removals during the same period have been Mrs. Rosilla Coolidge, Edmund L. Morrison and Mrs. Fanny Merriam by death. Amount of money contributed for benevolent purposes, $229; amount contributed for current expenses, and for the benefit of the poor of the church, $62; total, $290. Henry W. Haskins was church deacon for 3 years, S.S. Dexter was re-elected Clerk and Treasurer; George R. Lunt and Lysander French, Ex. Comm.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, January 25, 1875
(Orange) Masonic services over the remains of J.W. Copeland were held at the Universalist church on Sat. A large delegation of fellow workmen from the Gold Medal Sewing Machine Company shop, as well
(Orange) Masonic services over the remains of J.W. Copeland were held at the Universalist church on Sat. A large delegation of fellow workmen from the Gold Medal Sewing Machine Company shop, as well as from Orange Lodge of Masons, of which the deceased was a member, were in attendance. The remains were converted to Brattleboro for interment.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, January 25, 1875
(Orange) Amos Blodgett, while preparing to attend the above supper [annual supper of the firemen], fell on his doorstep, breaking one of his ribs.
(Orange) Amos Blodgett, while preparing to attend the above supper [annual supper of the firemen], fell on his doorstep, breaking one of his ribs.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, January 25, 1875
(Orange) Orange Steam Fire Engine Company partook of their annual supper at the Franklin House on Wed. eve.
(Orange) Orange Steam Fire Engine Company partook of their annual supper at the Franklin House on Wed. eve.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, January 25, 1875
(Orange) "Our neighbor", of whom mention was made 2 weeks ago, in connection with his loss and recovery of a pair of double focus spectacles
(Orange) "Our neighbor", of whom mention was made 2 weeks ago, in connection with his loss and recovery of a pair of http://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks05/0500471.txt double focus spectacles, has had his loss fully made up. Some good friend or friends of his having forwarded to him by express a huge pair of wooden ones, which enable him to see a long distance, but not far enough to discover the generous donor.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, January 25, 1875
(Orange) Frost's allegory of the Life of Christ, and not of Joseph and his brethren as has been erroneously stated, will be presented at the Town Hall on Fri and Sat. evenings next. It will be given
(Orange) Frost’s allegory of the Life of Christ, and not of Joseph and his brethren as has been erroneously stated, will be presented at the Town Hall on Fri and Sat. evenings next. It will be given for the benefit of the Universalist Sabbath School to aid them in obtaining additional books for the library.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, January 25, 1875
(Orange) Nearly all of our manufacturers have been running on short time the past week, in consequence of a lack of the necessary water power. Rain is very much needed, and without it many of our wor
(Orange) Nearly all of our manufacturers have been running on short time the past week, in consequence of a lack of the necessary water power. Rain is very much needed, and without it many of our works will be obliged to shut down entirely.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, January 25, 1875
(Orange) During the extreme cold weather of last week, Mrs. Chester Eddy lost a very large and valuable collection of house plants by their being froze [sic]. Several other parties are sufferers from
(Orange) During the extreme cold weather of last week, Mrs. Chester Eddy lost a very large and valuable collection of house plants by their being froze [sic]. Several other parties are sufferers from the same cause.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, January 25, 1875
(Orange) One of the evil effects of allowing coasting in our streets we witnessed a few days since, in seeing a young miss run over by a sled, and thrown violently to the ground, though fortunately s
(Orange) One of the evil effects of allowing coasting in our streets we witnessed a few days since, in seeing a young miss run over by a sled, and thrown violently to the ground, though fortunately sustaining but little injury. Something should be done to stop this practice, so full of danger to life and limb.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, January 25, 1875
(Greenfield) A lady in Northfield has sent us two copies of the Franklin Herald, published by Denio & Phelps in 1819, 55 years ago. It is about half the size of the Gazette and Courier, and the same
(Greenfield) A lady in Northfield has sent us two copies of the Franklin Herald, published by Denio & Phelps in 1819, 55 years ago. It is about half the size of the Gazette and Courier, and the same price. We find but one local item in them, a fourth of July celebration at Orange, at which A. Woodward acted as President, and Capt. Holman, Marshal. Among the advertisers in the paper are P.T. Sprague, who advertises hats; G.W. Mark, painter; Solomon and Samuel Reed of Rowe, goods of various kinds; Oliver Wilkinson of Greenfield, goods; Lyman Kendall, goods and liquors; Clark Houghton, Cheapside, goods and liquors; Silas Long, flour and fish; James Fisk, goods; S.W. Willard, goods; Elijah A. Gould, Cheapside, goods and liquors; Jonas Reed, Heath, goods; Capt. Ambrose Ames was Postmaster, and advertises letters for Greenfield, Wendell, Shelburne, Leyden, Gill, Rowe, Erving’s Grant, Buckland, Coleraine, Halifax, Northfield, Charlemont, Leverett, Deerfield and Heath. Rodolphus Dickinson was clerk of courts, and Jonathan Leavitt, Judge of Probate.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, January 18, 1875
(Orange) Dr. Miller, in his course of lectures just concluded, strongly recommended oat meal as an article of diet , the result of which is that about half our people are now feeding upon oats in the
(Orange) Dr. Miller, in his course of lectures just concluded, strongly recommended oat meal as an article of diet , the result of which is that about half our people are now feeding upon oats in their different modes of preparation to such an extent that the oats are beginning to sprout from their hair.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, January 18, 1875
(Orange) A neighbor of ours who is at time troubled with cold feet, weary with his labors of the day, retired at an early hour the other eve., to the bed wherein his thoughtful wife had placed a
Gazette & Courier - Monday, January 18, 1875
(Orange) Council No. 17, Sovereigns of Industry, held their first public meeting in Grand Army Hall on Wed. eve., at which a large no. were present. The exercises were of a very interesting character
(Orange) Council No. 17, Sovereigns of Industry, held their first public meeting in Grand Army Hall on Wed. eve., at which a large no. were present. The exercises were of a very interesting character, consisting of some very fine singing by Mr.Ira Davis, Misses Whipple and Wendell, Mrs. Eddy, Adams, Parker and others. The veritable goat which all the initiated are supposed to ride upon their entrance to the mystic portals, was led around the hall and created much amusement. Short speeches were made by several members, after which plays were introduced, in which all seemed to find a fund of pleasure. We had serious thoughts of applying for membership to this order, but the http://bandbmall.com...idge&Product_Count=4 goat is too much for us. We don't like the looks of the critter, and shall not ride him for the present.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, January 18, 1875
(Orange) The Mechanics Band and Orchestra gave another of their promenade concerts and dances at the Town Hall on Wed. eve., at which about 80 couples were present, who enjoyed themselves in dancing
(Orange) The Mechanics Band and Orchestra gave another of their promenade concerts and dances at the Town Hall on Wed. eve., at which about 80 couples were present, who enjoyed themselves in dancing until a late hour.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, January 18, 1875
(Orange) Post No. 17 G.A.R. have taken a lease of Lamb Hall, in Carpenter's block, and will soon remove there. The Sovereigns of Industry, we are informed, are also to occupy the same hall, their co
(Orange) Post No. 17 G.A.R. have taken a lease of Lamb Hall, in Carpenter’s block, and will soon remove there. The Sovereigns of Industry, we are informed, are also to occupy the same hall, their constantly increasing numbers rendering it necessary to have a larger room.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, January 11, 1875
Probate court record
Probate court record - Greenfield, Jan. 5, 1875 - Administrations granted: on estates of Philander Bowman, late of Leverett, J.H. Root of Montague, Adm'r.; [I'm confused here; I thought that Philinda Bowman, wife of Stillman Bowman of Leverett recently died, not Philander]; http://tmsociety.org...im/pafg106.htm#33651 Albert E. Barber , late of Coleraine, Francella M. Barber [also seen as Martha Francelia Miner Barber] and J.R. Miner, Adm'rs.: Betsey Barber, late of Bernardston, Israel P. Hale of Bernardston, Adm'r.; Addison H. Clapp, late of Deerfield, Dennis Wilson and Edward P. Clapp, Adm'rs.; Ellen L. Chapin [ http://worldconnect....nedriscoll&id=I29803 Ellen Lorintha Chapin ], late of Gill, Eliphaz Chapin of Gill, Adm'r.; Fanny Darling, late of Chesterfield, N.H., John B. Fisk of Hinsdale, N.H., Adm'r.; Leonard Haywood, late of Deerfield, Cephas Clary of Deerfield, Adm'r.; Sylvanus Simonds of Greenfield, Anson K. Warner of Greenfield, Adm'r.; Andrew Wiesman [?], late of Shelburne, Franklin G. Fessenden of Greenfield, Adm'r. Wills proved - Silas P. Hale, late of Bernardston, Israel P. Hale of Bernardston, Ex'r.; Artemas Nye, late of Northfield, http://www.franklinc...field/everts/09.html Simeon A. Field , Adm'r. with the will annexed. Guardians appointed - J. Warren Potter of Greenfield over Richard M. Bunnell of Greenfield; Lyndon F. Doolittle of Winchester, N.H., over Anna H. Doolittle of Northfield; Amanda S. Bardwell of Shelburne, over Harry W. Kellogg of Shelburne; Simeon Phillips of Greenfield, over Corrilla F. Martin of Greenfield; William N. Nims of Greenfield, over William H. Nims of Greenfield; http://ftp.rootsweb....meteries/warwick.txt Manton J. Wellman of Warwick over Lucy Wellman of Warwick. Accounts rendered - on estates of Royal Clark of Sunderland, Achsah Hayden of Gill, Philander M. Dole of Shelburne, Henry T. Hicks of Greenfield, Elmira C. Frost of Buckland, http://www.memorialh...age.jsp?itemid=17292 Isaac Miles of Greenfield, Timothy Graves of Sunderland, Brainard Martindale of Greenfield, Reuben White of Deerfield, George H. Williams of Whately, Jesse Whitmore of Montague, Timothy Whitney of Greenfield, Christina Zimmerman of Deerfield. Leave to sell real estate - Susan Gould of Erving. Inventories filed - in estates of Albert E. Barber, late of Coleraine, $1998; Addison H. Clapp, late of Deerfield, $11,600.00; Whiting Griswold, late of Greenfield, $9494; Mary J. Greenough, late of Deerfield, $1115; Richard Hobart, late of Leverett, $6175; Mary Johnson, late of Montague, $523.50; Elizabeth Myers, late of Shelburne, $4765; John Nevers, late of Northfield, $790; Benjamin Tilton, late of Deerfield, $5434; Mercy Warren, late of Ashfield, $717. Affidavits filed - In estates of Asiel Abercrombie of Deerfield, Whiting Griswold of Greenfield, Asa W. Cole of Warwick, Mary J. Greenough of Deerfield, Alvin Dinsmore of Conway, Richard Hobart of Leverett, Hannah Eaton of New Salem; Mary Johnson of Montague, Luther E. Eldridge of Ashfield, Joel Johnson of Orange, Mary Moore of Greenfield, Thomas E. Sawin of Wendell, George Thorniley of Greenfield. Estate of George S. Boyd of South Deerfield represented insolvent; O.S. Arms and L.H. Fellows, Com'rs.; In estate of Henry T. Hicks, Commissioners' report filed Dec. 12, 1874. Next Probate court in Greenfield, on the first Tuesday of February.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, January 11, 1875
(Greenfield) The sociable at the Masonic Hall on Thurs. eve. attracted a number of the Fraternity and their ladies. Powers' Quadrille Band from Orange came on the evening train, and dancing was kept
(Greenfield) The sociable at the Masonic Hall on Thurs. eve. attracted a number of the Fraternity and their ladies. Powers’ Quadrille Band from Orange came on the evening train, and dancing was kept up until a late hour. The party was a pleasant affair.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, January 4, 1875
Born in Orange on Dec. 28, a son to C.I. Kellogg and grandson to Dr. Orcutt of Hardwich; Dec. 23, a son to Frank Bliss and Florence Bliss; a son to Austin Powers and Stella Powers.
Born in Orange on Dec. 28, a son to C.I. Kellogg and grandson to Dr. Orcutt of Hardwich; Dec. 23, a son to Frank Bliss and Florence Bliss; a son to Austin Powers and Stella Powers.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, January 4, 1875
Married in Brattleboro Dec. 2[?], Charles F. Mason to Alice L. Fowler; Dec. 24, Lester Walker of Orange to Nellie Parker of Putnam, Vt. Dec. 31, Nathan D. Allen of Turners Falls to Nettie Wyman of Br
Married in Brattleboro Dec. 2[?], Charles F. Mason to Alice L. Fowler; Dec. 24, Lester Walker of Orange to Nellie Parker of Putnam, Vt. Dec. 31, Nathan D. Allen of Turners Falls to Nettie Wyman of Brattleboro; Dec. 29, Henry W. Simonds to Julia A. Tilden; Dec. 26, http://www.my-cousin...D=I49713&tree=Master Erastus L. Estabrook to Jane Simonds.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, January 4, 1875
(Orange) At a regular meeting of Post 17, G.A.R., held on Sat. eve., the following officers were elected for the coming year: R.W. and Commander, F.H. Bliss...
(Orange) At a regular meeting of Post 17, G.A.R., held on Sat. eve., the following officers were elected for the coming year: R.W. and Commander, F.H. Bliss...
Gazette & Courier - Monday, January 4, 1875
(Orange) The Mechanic's Band and Orchestra gave another concert and dance on Wed. eve. Those who attended had a pleasant time.
(Orange) The Mechanic’s Band and Orchestra gave another concert and dance on Wed. eve. Those who attended had a pleasant time.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, January 4, 1875
(Orange) Council no. 17, Sovereigns of Industry, elected the following officers at their meeting on Wed. eve.: W. Wendell, President...
(Orange) Council no. 17, Sovereigns of Industry, elected the following officers at their meeting on Wed. eve.: W. Wendell, President...
Gazette & Courier - Monday, January 4, 1875
(Orange) Dr. Miller delivered the first lecture of a second course at the Town Hall. The subject of the lecture was "Organs of digestion".
(Orange) Dr. Miller delivered the first lecture of a second course at the Town Hall. The subject of the lecture was "Organs of digestion".
Gazette & Courier - Monday, December 28, 1874
Almanac for 1875
Almanac for 1875 - [this is a very nice perk - contains a complete calendar, changes for the moon for 1875, court calendar, county commissioners meetings, officers of Franklin County]...Deputy sheriffs - L.D. Joslyn, George A. Kimball, Chauncey Bryant, Greenfield; William W. Thayer, Montague; John H. Forbes, Shutesbury; James H. Clark, Orange; Elisha Alexander, Northfield; H.S. Swan, Shelburne Falls; Charles Howes, Ashfield; Austin Ware, south Deerfield; S.B. Buck, Coleraine; Gordon H. Johnson, Conway; John T. Gould, Heath.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, December 28, 1874
(Orange) Prof. Denton will soon commence a course of lectures upon astronomy, and Dr. Miller a course of medical lectures.
(Orange) Prof. Denton will soon commence a course of lectures upon astronomy, and Dr. Miller a course of medical lectures.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, December 28, 1874
(Orange) Christmas festivities were held at the various churches on Christmas eve, and many a one was made glad by receiving tokens of remembrance from their friends...
(Orange) Christmas festivities were held at the various churches on Christmas eve, and many a one was made glad by receiving tokens of remembrance from their friends...
Gazette & Courier - Monday, December 28, 1874
The Turners Falls Post Office, which was established Oct. 17, 1871, with a salary for the postmaster of $12 per annum, now ranks fourth in Franklin County, Greenfield being the leading one, Orange ne
The Turners Falls Post Office, which was established Oct. 17, 1871, with a salary for the postmaster of $12 per annum, now ranks fourth in Franklin County, Greenfield being the leading one, Orange next and Shelburne Falls third.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, December 28, 1874
(Turners Falls) At a meeting of the Founders of Turners Falls at the Farren House on Wed. eve., it was voted that their third annual supper and ball take place on Thurs. eve. Dec. 31, 1874, the ball
(Turners Falls) At a meeting of the Founders of Turners Falls at the Farren House on Wed. eve., it was voted that their third annual supper and ball take place on Thurs. eve. Dec. 31, 1874, the ball to be at Cole's Hall, and the supper at the Farren House. The following gentlemen were chosen committee of arrangements: George O. Peabody, chairman and treasurer; J.F. Bartlett, Secretary; R.L. Goss, E.C. Coy, M.D., R.N. Oakman, Jr., R.C. Putnam, R.B. Campbell, George T.C. Holden, Henry Keith, George F. Adams. Converse Ward will be director of the ball. The music will be furnished by the Powers Quadrille Band of Orange, S. Putnam, Prompter (Turners Falls Reporter).
Gazette & Courier - Monday, December 28, 1874
(Athol) The 50th anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs.
(Athol) The 50th anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. http://www.rays-plac.../ma/templeton-m1.htm William Kilburn was the occasion of a pleasant surprise at their residence at Athol, on Sat. the 5th. There was a goodly number of relatives and friends present, five of the six living children, and 7 of the 11 grandchildren. After spending a social afternoon and eve. the company dispersed, leaving about $60 in greenbacks and articles, both useful and ornamental. The presentation speech was given by L. Kilburn of Orange, and responded to by William Kilburn.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, December 21, 1874
(Orange) The Mechanics Band gave another of their promenade concerts and dances at the Town Hall on Wed. eve. About 50 couples were present. Under the able management of H.J. Barber as floor director
(Orange) The Mechanics Band gave another of their promenade concerts and dances at the Town Hall on Wed. eve. About 50 couples were present. Under the able management of H.J. Barber as floor director, the party was one of the pleasantest ever given by the band. Gentlemanly and courteous, and with a desire to please, there was no trouble in finding agreeable partners, or in having full sets. The band is fortunate in having secured his services.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, December 21, 1874
(Orange) William H. Earle of Worcester, President of the National Council, lectured before Council no. 17, Sovereigns of Industry of this place, and a large number of interested listeners, on the "Ai
(Orange) William H. Earle of Worcester, President of the National Council, lectured before Council no. 17, Sovereigns of Industry of this place, and a large number of interested listeners, on the "Aims and Objects of the Order in this country", on Fri. night at the Town Hall. The council is in a flourishing condition, and are reaping the benefits of united action in the purchasing of large quantities at bottom prices.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, December 21, 1874
(Orange) A large quantity of valuable house plants were destroyed by the extremely cold weather of last Tues.
(Orange) A large quantity of valuable house plants were destroyed by the extremely cold weather of last Tues.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, December 21, 1874
Franklin County Senator and Representatives
Franklin County Senator and Representatives - http://www.needlebar.com/articles/015/ Andrew J. Clark of Orange has been for some time one of the most prominent Republicans of Franklin Co. He was born in Rutland in 1835, was educated in the common schools; he resided in Grafton, Milbury, Dana, and Templeton; and has made Orange his home since 1856. Mr. Clark is a manufacturer, a member of the firm of http://www.sewitgoes.net/Victc/nh/jc.html Johnson, Clark, & Co. of Boston; President of the Gold Medal Sewing Machine company of Orange, and treasurer of the Orange Foundry company, besides being connected with various other manufacturing enterprises in Orange and elsewhere. He has held numerous town offices, was a member of the House in 1864 and again in 1857, and was a member of the Senate in 1870 and 1871, so that he will in January begin his fifth year in the Legislature and his third in the higher house. Willard Putnam of New Salem heads the list of Representatives from Franklin Co. He was born in New Salem in 1838, and fitted for college at New Salem Academy, and graduated at Amherst in 1860. He has had two years' experience as a school teacher and has served on the school board of his native town. Although a farmer he holds a commission as trial justice of Franklin County. Mr. Putnam is a Prohibitionist and is uncommitted in regard to the Senatorship. S.W. Bowen [ http://www.jenforum.org/bowen/messages/2554.html Sylvester Bowen ], the second Franklin District's Representative elect, has been engaged for the last 5 years in the lumber business at Wendell. He was born at http://freepages.gen...a/hardwick_marr2.htm Hardwich in 1833, and educated in the public schools in Ware, and has resided in Hardwick, Ware, Boston, Greenfield and Wendell. Mr. Bowen in a strict prohibitionist, but decidedly opposed to the manner in which the present prohibitory law has been enforced. His choice for Senator is Henry L. Dawes. William Keith of the third Franklin District was born at Enfield in 1810, but since 1822 has resided in Greenfield, with whose affairs he has been for the last 50 years more or less intimately associated. He was a member of the old militia, and in that service earned the title of Major. A director of the Franklin Bank, he was elected its President in 1870, and has since held that office. Mr. Keith is a farmer, but has not limited his business to that vocation. He is unfavorable to the State constabulary, and would like to see a Statesman from Massachusetts in the United States Senate. http://www.hellobost..._Franklin_County.pdf George W. Jones , Fourth Franklin District, is 50 years old, and was born in the west part of Deerfield known as Wisdom district. He was brought up a farmer, and has always followed that calling, besides having been an extensive cattle dealer for many years. It has been his constant habit to attend the Brighton market once in about 2 weeks, and he has probably bought and sold more cattle than any other dealer now living in Franklin County. In 1863 he was elected one of the Selectmen of Deerfield, which office he has held for 8 years. In addition to his other business he runs a meat market at Turners Falls. http://www.ashfieldmuseum.org/timeline.html Frederick G. Howes , the other Representative from the fourth Franklin District, was born in Ashfield in 1832, and has spent his whole life in that town. No other citizen has been so thoroughly identified with its educational interests as he. He has taught for several years in the common schools and in Ashfield academy, and for the past 18 years has been on the board of school committee, besides occasional service as selectman. Mr. Howes is a staunch Republican and a prohibitionist, and his preferences are for Henry L. Dawes for Senator, with Charles Francis Adams as his second choice (Daily Union).
Gazette & Courier - Monday, December 21, 1874
(Athol) On Tues. Rev. Lysander Fay, accompanied by his wife, departed for Noble, Ill., on a visit to their daughter, Mrs
(Athol) On Tues. Rev. http://freepages.gen...family/orlin214.html Lysander Fay , accompanied by his wife, departed for Noble, Ill., on a visit to their daughter, Mrs. Joseph Slate [ http://freepages.gen...family/orlin194.html Clara Lititia Fay Slate ]. This is the first trip of any consequence ever undertaken by Elder Fay, whose age is now nearly 70. One of the oldest citizens of Athol, as well as one of the worthiest, his life has been one of rare and noble usefulness. His ministerial career, now practically closed, was one of remarkable activity and success. During the past 42 years he has delivered nearly 5000 sermons, attended 467 funerals, and solemnized nearly 300 marriages; while during the 20 years in which he was engaged as teacher, he had 4000 pupils under his charge. He is not only the oldest surviving member of the Baptist church, but is the only living member of the original society. He has been settled as pastor over Baptist churches in Wendell, whose centennial was recently celebrated, Winchendon, Orange (where the first church in town was erected through his labors), and other places, and carries with him a fund of reminiscence and anecdote which perhaps no other man in this community can boast of. The thousands who have known and honored him for so many years will wish him a safe and prosperous journey to the West and complete rstoration to health (Athol Transcript).
Gazette & Courier - Monday, December 14, 1874
Married in Northampton on Nov. 26, Louis C. Rodfur? to Mary E. Billings, both of Northampton; Nov. 25, Isaac Temple of Orange to Sarah A. Childs of Northampton; Florence, Nov. 29, Morgan Pease of Mid
Married in Northampton on Nov. 26, Louis C. Rodfur? to Mary E. Billings, both of Northampton; Nov. 25, Isaac Temple of Orange to Sarah A. Childs of Northampton; Florence, Nov. 29, Morgan Pease of Middlefield to Fanny R. Merritt of Northampton; Nov. 30, Fred Warren Wells to Lolla? B. Russell; Nov. 25, George B. Brace of Springfield to Frances S. Lovegrave of Northampton; Nov. 30, James Heffernan to Mary Sheridan, both of Northampton; Nov. 24, Patrick Lee of Deerfield to Alice Dwyer of Northampton; Nov. 26, Scrapkin? Joslyn to Selina Stone, both of Williamsburg.
Gazette & Courier - Monday, December 14, 1874
(Orange) Council 17 Sovereigns of Industry have made arrangements for a free lecture at Town Hall on Fri. eve. next to be delivered by W.H. E
(Orange) Council 17 Sovereigns of Industry have made arrangements for a free lecture at Town Hall on Fri. eve. next to be delivered by http://www.rootsweb.com/~macspenc/Civilwar.html W.H. Earle of Worcester.
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