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Vol. 3, No. 7- 1 January 2002. 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:
http://www.ultranet.com/~boyhisoc/
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CONTENTS. Welcome; What's in a name?; Tidbits;
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 joke, computer
or web genealogy info, a Boylston genealogy query, or anything that would
be of interest to our readers--please email us at:
boyhisoc@ma.ultranet.com
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What's In a Name??
The following is from Vol.1 of the Historical Series.
The book is no longer available for sale, but there are
copies in the Boylston Public library, the Boylston Museum
research library and the Allen County Public Library
[Fort Wayne, IN.] You might want to take a look at
Volume I, as there are drawing, sketches and photos
in the book that I cannot include in this email.
"Boylston's Roads, 1720-1740" by William O. Dupuis
The Houghton Road
Laid out in June 1731, it began at the Houghton place
[330 Linden Street,] then followed Linden northward to
the present Berlin line. It went through land belonging
to Joshua Houghton, Jonas Whitting, Daniel Albert,
Thomas Wilder, and Elias Sawyer.
Spring Garden Highway[or Road #29 to Northboro]
Laid out in February 1733-34 by John Keyes, Simon
Maynard, and Jonathan Keyes, it is described as
follows in the old records:
"Began at a small oak in Cyprian Keyes' land between
said and his house and run between his house and barn,
said way is bounded on the north by his house, on ye
south by north-common land to Mr. Rawson's farm and
through the land of William Crawford on each side of said
farm and through the land of James Keyes and Joseph
Biglo to ye southeast angle of said Biglo's house lot as
tis bounded by marked trees and heaps of stones on
the north side of said way, ye aforesaid angle being a
bound mark of ye road leading from said Biglo's to ye
Meeting House, then straight across the 19 lot east only
to a heap of stones in ye town line. These 2 heaps
of stones are on ye north side of the highway. This
highway is marked for 3 rods."
The road apparently ended at a causeway on the land
of Joseph Bouker north of Rocky Pond Road.
John Keyes Lane
Laid out in 1729, it began at the corner of School Street
and the Bennet-Smith Lane, then proceeded down that
Lane to the Old West Boylston Road [Temple Street,]
and then on to Shrewsbury.
Route #70, or Main Street
Although the present Route #70 was laid out and built in
1860, a road going north-south through the town was in
existence very early in our history. It was being used as
early as 1786, and possibly even by 1740, and followed
some of the present route.
It entered Boylston at the Shrewsbury line approximately
where it does today, and proceeded along that route
until it reached the foot of Diamond Hill where it veered
more easterly til it rejoined the present road a little
southerly of the H. H. Brigham house. It continued
through town, and went westerly at the present Main
Street Circle, and made its way to sawyer's Mills and
thence easterly to rejoin the present route at the
Clinton line.
There were doubtlessly other roadways and cart
paths which criss-crossed this area during this 20
year period. The brief sketch of some of them shows
the concern of the early settlers in providing themselves
with adequate transportation facilities, and their
ingenuity in laying our routes to reach the important
spots in the town.
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Tidbits
from the BHS scrapbooks -
October 23, 1962
Morningdale-Boylston by Margaret B. Bowler
"Uncle Sam" of Boylston, born on July 21, 1894, is
married to the former Vera Hager, and has tow living
children, Mrs. Alden [Ruth] Gates and Herbert
[Hubby]Brigham.
He fought ably and well in World War I, and when
he returned home to Boylston, he became a letter
carrier. Around four or five years ago, he retired
after 34 years as a mail carrier.
Lloyd's activities now in Boylston are varied. He
looks after the Boyden house during the week,
keeping it in trim. He also has his home on Main
Street, near the Town House, along with his garden,
which keeps him busy., He is interested in research
of Boylston's past history and he collects any old
papers, pictures, or any items pertaining to these
facts. Around Memorial Day he attends to the
graves of all the soldiers, sailors and marines...seeing
to it that they are kept in perfect condition.
He has the reputation of a man who never refused
to help anyone who has ever needed help of any
kind in our community.
Right here a little postscript...remember on November
first, at the Church Annual Fair, he will again have
his corner with almost anything in it form pins to old
kettles. Be sure to say "hello" to him and watch out
as he's a very persuasive salesman.
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Aug. 23, 1902
editor's note - below are only some of the small articles
contained within what I call a "nosey news"
column...filled with meetings, who visited who,
occasionally sprinkled with a few births, deaths, or
marriages , and other sometimes other strange or
wondrous events!
A reception deferred on account of many being out of town,
will be tendered Rev. George S. Dodge and family, Thursday
evening Aug. 28 at the church. The matter is in charge of
Deacons Lyman S. Walker, Calvin H. Andrews and John
G. Warner. Refreshments will be served and it is hoped
that a large gathering may be seen although the new pastor
has already met a large number of his parish by his
prompt visitations.
Miss Ella Livingston, Providence, is visiting at Mrs.
John Livingston's and will accompany her for a visit to
Hampton beach next Monday instead of last week
as reported.
Edward J. Walker, daughter Beth and sister, Mrs.
George H. Longley are away for a vacation at New
Brunswick. Mrs. Walker, who was to go also, was taken
ill with malaria on the ever of departure and could
not accompany them.
Boylston's new hearse will be in town next week,
ready for the inspection of the good, bad and
indifferent. It is understood the price with runners,
harness, robes, etc. equipment complete, comes
within the thousand dollar limit.
William H. Vickery will shortly celebrate the 26th
year of his position as janitor of the Congregational
Church. During that time he has never been away to
hear other ministers except four times , not including
of course, vacation trips. When at work in West Sterling
some time ago Mr. Vickery had to take a mid-week trip,
Wednesday nights, to ring the bell for prayer
meeting.
George W. Ball of Lancaster, formerly of Sawyers Mills,
is very ill indeed, with a kidney trouble.
Mrs. Henrietta Andrews has been at Pawtucket this week
for a short outing. Mrs. Charles S. Knight has been visiting
in Northboro. Mrs. Sarah White has recently returned from
a visit with her daughter, Mrs. Eunice Kennen, whose husband
is superintendent of the Blake farm, Salisbury
Street, Worcester.
D. Azro Waterman, who for a long time has been troubled
with a sore on his foot, is not as well, having gone to stay
with his daughter Mrs. Henry Shurtlieff, Lake
View, Worcester.
Among the visitors in town this week were: Eugene A.
Williams, wife and son Everett of Tatnuck at G. W.
Shattuck's; Misses Mary Whitcomb of Worcester and
Fannie Whitcomb of Pennsylvania and Miss Goddard
of Grafton at Mrs. Asenath Bartlett's.
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Book of the Month
Never Told Tales by William O. Dupuis
Stories of the supernatural in Boylston
112 pages with illlustrations
$ 14.95 plus shipping
http://www.ultranet.com/~boyhisoc/gift.htm
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BHS News
Happy New Year to everyone from all of us here at the museum.
Beginners Genealogy Workshops
with Betty Thomas
PRE - REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Before Jan. 31
CLASS SIZE LIMITED FOR EACH SESSION
Chose the Session/class that fits your schedule:
Adults: pick one:
Session 1 - Feb 12 & 14 1pm to 3 pm
Session 2 - Feb 15 & 22 1pm to 3pm
Children: pick one:
Kids class 1 - Feb 18 1pm to 2:15pm
Kids class 2 - Feb 19 1pm to 2:15pm
Classes include how to get started, where to look,
what to look for, how to keep your data,
and all instructional materials.
Adults: member - $30 per session
nonmember - $45 per session
Kid's class: member - $10
nonmember - $15
**Adult MUST accompy child for kid's class.
Call the museum 508-869-2720
for more info on pre-registering
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2001 - 2002 PROGRAMS and EVENTS
All Programs open to the public and
held at the Society (unless otherwise noted).
7 Central St., Boylston
Donations at the door are gratefully accepted!
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Event - Thursday, Feb. 14, 2002 at 7:30 pm
"Be Our Valentine" Exhibit -
Grand Opening Reception and Talk
This gala is FREE and open to the public!
Late 19th and Early 20th century valentines on
display and a talk by William Dupuis on the
History of Valentines.
The exhibit will run through September 2002 and be
open during normal open hours and at regular
museum admission.
[Members - $2 Non-Members - $3]
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Program - Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 7:30 pm
"The Life and Times of John W. Partridge"
by William O. Dupuis - BHS Curator
A slide lecture on a Civil War soldier from Boylston
who left behind over 100 letters detailing his war experiences.
Members - $2 Non-Members - $3
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Program - Thursday, April 18, 2002 at 7:30 pm
"Genealogy on the Internet"
by Betty Thomas - BHS Computer Services Dir.
Find out what you need to know about
doing genealogy on the Internet.
Members - $2 Non-Members - $3
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Event - Monday, May 29, 2002, 10am to 2pm
"Memorial Day Open House" Come and visit!!!
Free Museum admission
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Visit the gift shop
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On The Web
DON'S MOM AND THE TURKEY -- For your holiday amusement.
http://www.petuniapress.com/turkey3.htm
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Humor - from Pat Cushman Ton
Three sisters aged 92, 94 and 96 live in a house together.
One night the 96 year old draws a bath, she puts her foot
in and pauses. Then she yells down the stairs, "Was I
getting in or out of the bath?" The 94 year old yells back,
"I don't know, I"ll come up and see".
She starts up the stairs and pauses. "Was I going up
the stairs or down?" The 92 year old is sitting at the kitchen
table having tea, listening to her sisters.
She shakes her head and says, "I sure hope I never get
that forgetful". She knocks on wood for good measure.
She then yells. "I'll come up and help you both as soon
as I see who's at the door".
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