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> Vol. 2, No. 4, 1 October 2000. Circulation: 100 and growing!
> (C) 1999 Boylston Historical Society and Museum
> 7 Central St., PO Box 459, Boylston, MA 01505
> boyhisoc@ma.ultranet.com 508-869-2720
> Editors: Betty L. Thomas and Judith Haynes
> Boylston Historical Society and Museum Web Page:
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> To subscribe or unsubscribe to the PotpourrEmail, or
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> CONTENTS. Welcome; What's in a name?; Tidbits;
> From Our Readers; Book of the Month; BHS News;
> On The Web; Humor
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> Welcome to our email newsletter! For those of you who are not
> members of BHS and don't receive the snailmail newsletter, it is called
> The Potpourri. Sooooo, we thought the appropriate name for this version
> would be PotpourrEMAIL. This email version is not meant to repeat or
> copy the snailmail version, but to complement it, with the addition of
> topics of interest to those with computer and web capabilities. If you
> have a story to tell, information to impart, a good genealogy joke,
computer
> or web genealogy info, a Boylston genealogy Query, or anything that would
> be of interest to our readers--please email us at:
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> What's In a Name??
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> "Names of Places" by G.L. Wright
> Volume I in the Historical Series
> Straw Hollow
> A few rods easterly of the Smith house was the site of the original
> schoolhouse for this part of Town. This was used until the brick
schoolhouse
> upon the present Northborough Road was built. The settlement at the
eastern
> terminus of Stiles Road near the Northborough line has been known for
> generations as " Straw Hollow." The road formerly leading from Sawyer's
Mills
> to the South Clinton Depot, now submerged by the Wachusett Reservoir, was
> called "Minim Street," while Sawyer's Mills, itself was called by the
> nickname of
> "Skunk's Misery."Six Nations' School District.  The Six Nations' School
> District,
> as the old northeastern district use to be called, is supposed to have
> received
> that name from the fact that families of six nationalities formerly
resided
> there at one time, and even today there are six or more nationalities
there.
> In every settlement the proprietors of the towns, in making the divisions
> of the
> lands, usually set apart a lot for school purposes, and another lot for
the
> benefit of the Ministry of the town. Rev. Job Cushing was the first
Minister
> of Shrewsbury, and the name "Cushing Swamp," applied to a large tract of
> wood and swamp land in the southeasterly part of Boylston,received its
name
> from him, as this territory was a part of the Ministerial land of
Shrewsbury.
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> Tidbits
>
> Tombstone Abbreviations
>
> AF&AM (masonic)
> AOF Ancient Order Of Foresters
> AOH Ancient Order Of Hibernians
> AOKMC Ancient Order Of Knights of Mystic Chain
> AOUW Ancient Order Of United Workmen
> ALOH American Legion of Honor
> AUM Ancient Order of Mysteries- Masonic Order
> BPOE Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
> BPOEW Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of theWorld
> CK of A Catholic Knights of America
> COOF Catholic Order of Foresters
> CTAS Catholic Total Abstinence Society
> CBKA Commander Benevolent Knights Association
> CCTAS Crusaders-Catholic Total Abstinence Society
> CSA Confederate States Army
> DAR Daughters of American Revolution
> EBA Emerald Beneficial Association
> FAA Free and Accepted Americans
> F&AM - Free and Accepted Masons.
> FOE Fraternal Order of Eagles
> GALSTPTR German American Legion of St. Peter
> GAR Grand Army of the Republic
> GLAUM Grand Lodge Ancient Order of Mysteries-Masonic Order
> GUOOF Grand United Order of Odd Fellows
> IHSV Red Cross of Constantine
> IOI Independent Order of Immaculates
> IOKP Independent Order of Knights of Pythias
> IOOF Independent Order of Odd Fellows
> ISH Independent Sons of Honor
> IORM Improved Order of Redmen
> IWW Industrial Workers of the World
> JAOUW Junior Order-Ancient Order of United Workmen
> JOUAM Junior Order-Order of United American Mechanics
> KGL Knight Grand Legion
> KM Knights Militant
> KC Knights of Columbus
> K of C Knights of Columbus
> K of FM Knights of Father Matthew
> KFM Knights of Father Matthew
> K of H Knights of Honor
> K of L Knights of Loyola
> K M Knights of Malta (Masonic)
> KMC Knights of the Mystic Chain
> KPC Knights of Peter Claver
> KP Knights of Pythias
> K of P Knights of Pythias
> KSC Knights of St. Columbkille
> KG Knights of St. George
> KSTG Knights of St. George
> KSTI Knights of St. Ignatius
> K of SJ Knights of St. John
> KSTJ Knights of St. Joseph
> KSL Knights of St. Lawrence
> KSTM Knights of St. Martin
> K of STP Knights of St. Patrick
> KSTP Knights of St. Paul
> KSTP Knights of St. Peter
> KSTT Knights of St. Thomas
> K of STW Knights of St. Wenceslas
> KT Knights of Tabor
> K of T Knights of Tabor
> KWM Knights of Wise Men
> KGE Knights of Golden Eagle
> KHC Knights of Holy Cross
> KKK Knights of Klu-Klux Klan
> KOTM Knights of Macabees
> KSF Knights of Sherwood Forest
> KT Knights Templars (Masonic)
> LAOH Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians
> LK of A Loyal Knights of America
> LOM Loyal Order of the M.O.O.S.E.
> MOLLUS Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States
> MRA Royal Arcanum
> MWA Modern Woodsmen of America
> NOK New Order Knights (see KKK)
> OES Order of the Eastern Star
> OUAM Order of United American Mechanics
> PM Patriarchs Militant (Independent Order of Odd Fellows)
> POSA Patriotic Order of the Sons of America
> RMOKHSJ The Religious and Military Order of
> Knights of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem
> RSTV Rite of St. Vaclara
> RSTV Rite of ST. Vita
> RK Roman Knights
> SR Scottish Rite (Masonic Order)
> RAM Royal Arch Masons
> RO-AUM Rosicrucian Order (Masonic)
> SBCL Saint Bonifazius Catholic Union
> SBL Society B. Lafayette
> SCV Sons of the Confederate Veterans
> SAR Sons of the American Revolution
> SNA-AUM Shrine of North America (Masonic)
> SV Sons of Veterans
> TH Temple of Honor-Independent Order of Odd Fellows
> UCV United Confederate Veterans
> UDC United Daughters of the Confederacy
> VFW Veterans of Foreign Wars
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> The Morningdale Beacon
> By Bill Dupuis
> [reprinted from the Sept 2000 Potpourri]
>
> Did you know that Boylston once had its own newspaper? Well it did. In the
> 1930's, some enterprising citizens in Morningdale decided to create a four
> page newsletter which they aptly named "The Beacon." At first, it sold for
3
> cents an issue. Then it became a weekly, and the price soared to 10 cents.
> But it was a bargain at any price!
> A short time ago, the staff of BHS discovered ten issues of the Beacon.
> The issues are filled with lavish illustrations the product of the late
Bob
> Carlson of Morningdale. It featured jokes, advertising by local business
> people, humorous commentaries on neighbors and town events. The writers
> were somewhat irreverent, but never malicious.  Here are a few samples of
> some of the material found in pages of the Beacon.
> Spring 1933
> Featured the wedding of Everett "Red" Nylin and Elizabeth Goodnow.
> The new bride is quoted as saying that "Red" will be able to go out and
play
> with the boys. Al Johnson advertises freshly killed rabbits. Owen Kennedy,
> the town moderator, is said to "make the boys toe the mark in the Old Town
> Hall."
> Summer 1933
> "Two Gun Keogh [Officer George] shoots a bullseye in his own shadow at
> the big manhunt." Herb Brigham, the tax collector, is referred to as "Old
> Shylock." And, the Red Barn Restaurant is open for business.
> 193?
> Has a humorous article called Things Hard to Imagine.
> .... Ralph and Charlie Hager not arguing.
> ....The Stewart sisters not reminding us they are the Cook Street
Stewarts.
> ....Red Nylin passing anything around.
> Feb. 1934
> Some of the town's storytellers try to outdo each other:
> Warren Young tells how he once tamed a wild horse by his superior animal
> psychology. Burt Garfield tells how he drove a pipe into the ground and
> struck oil. And Henry Gear recounts that as a boy, he played baseball
> using croquet balls.
> April 1931
> Matt Hakala, the chief of police, is given the motto: "He never lost his
man."
> The following poem was dedicated to Melvin Burnett who was out spooning
> one night.
> "Parked for petting was Melvin Burnett,
> Neath a lovely midnight moon,
> Keogh drove up as quiet as sin,
> And poor old Mel jumped out of his skin."
> May 1933
> This column was entitled, "Do You Remember?"
> John Woods the fish peddler? John Tucker the storekeeper? Mary Doyle
>  the school teacher?
> January 1934
> On the masthead, the paper proudly proclaims that it is being read by
> 500 people weekly!
> This bit of humor was entitled, "Noted Knights of the Tea Room":
> - Sir Ralph Hager, noted for his fastidiousness. He drinks his beer
> without a chaser.
> _ Sir Arthur Flagg, noted for his daring. He puts tea in coffee and
> coffee in tea.
>
> If you have any copies of the Beacon, please consider donating them
> to the Society. Please let us know if you enjoy these excerpts and
> if so, we'll print more.
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>  From Our Readers
>
> from Carl Sharp 
> I must say that I really enjoy your newsletter each month. While reading
the
> most recent one, it occurred to me that you should send an electronic
> version to Deane Mann and his family in Altoona, PA--if you do not
already.
> I know he would love it. Deane is the son of Bill Mann on Main Street and
> Deane grew up here.
>  *** The editor has complied!! Welcome to the newsletter Mann family!!
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> Book of the Month -
> This month the instead of a book, I'd like to zero in on some of the
> other items that are available in the BHS Gift Shop.
> MAPS
> 1.Sawyer's Mills in 1890 - Map - 15" X 20" suitable for framing - $5.00
ea.
>    Companion Booklet -    Descriptions of the area plus information
>    on old home sites and residents. 8 pages     $2.00 ea.
>
> 2. Historic Straw Hollow Map -    15" X 20" suitable for framing -  $5.00
> ea.
>     Companion Booklet- Descriptions of the area plus information on
>     old home sites and residents. 8 pages    $2.00 ea.
> 3. Historic Boylston Map -  22" X 25"  - $2.00 ea.
>
> NEW ENGLAND PHOTOS
> by Fred Brown, BHS President  - foam matted, Scenic New England
> 11" X 14"   $6.95 ea.
> All prices EXCLUDE shipping.
> For more info go here:
> http://www.ultranet.com/~boyhisoc/gift.htm
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> BHS NEWS -
>
> The Mel Simons program, "The Golden Days of Radio" was a real blast
> from the past!  Everyone had a great time reminiscing and singing the
> old songs.  Don't miss this month's program!!
>
> PROGRAM - Thursday, Oct 19, 2000 at 7:30 PM.
> Historical Society Member Bob Haynes will take us off to the Far East with
> his slide travelogue
> "China Today, Its Landscapes, Historical Sites, and People"
> admission---FREE
> Donations are always gratefully accepted.
> Call BHS 508-869-2720 for info
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> Visit the gift shop
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> ON THE WEB
>
> ORPHAN TRAINS. A brief history of the Orphan Trains and related
> information and resources, including links to the New York
> Children's Aid Society (which started the Orphan Trains in 1854)
> and to the Orphan Train Heritage Society, which today brings
> together living "Riders" and descendants of Riders.
> http://www.snowcrest.net/raywaldron/
>
> ORPHAN TRAIN HERITAGE SOCIETY OF AMERICA, INC.
> http://pda.republic.net/othsa/
>
> ORPHAN TRAINS: PLACING OUT IN AMERICA
> http://www.rootsweb.com/~rwguide/syft/asoc/syftmg0124.htm
>
> World Wide Words: Exploring the English Language
> This is a fun one if you like word play!
> http://www.quinion.com/words/index.htm
>
> MARITIME HISTORY OF THE GREAT LAKES. Ship registers, searchable
> archive of contributed transcribed newspaper articles from
> around the Great Lakes from the late 18th-early 20th century,
> out of print and out of copyright books, related links, etc.
> http://www.hhpl.on.ca/GreatLakes/
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> Humor -
> One day God was looking down at Earth and saw all of the evil that was
> going on. He decided to send an angel down to Earth to check it out.
> So He called one of His best angels and sent the angel to Earth for a
> time.
> When the angel returned she told God, "Yes, it is bad on Earth - 95% is
> bad and 5% is good." Well, God thought for a moment and said, "Maybe I
> had better send down a second angel to get another point of view." So
> God called another angel and sent her to Earth for a time too.
> When the angel returned, she went to God and told Him, "Yes, the Earth
> is in decline - 95% was bad and 5% was good." God said, "This is not
> good."
> So He decided to email the 5% that were good.
> He wanted to encourage them, give them a little something to help them
> keep going.
> Do you know what the email said?
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