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FEBRUARY 15. Silver anniversary concert and ball of Valencia Council, K. of C.
FEBRUARY 17. Registration closed tonight for March election with names of 2,886 males and 2,608 females.
FEBRUARY 18. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mainini celebrated their golden wedding anniversary this afternoon. The family numbers 43. There is one great-grandchild.
FEBRUARY 18. Company I holds three-day auto show.
FEBRUARY 20. Death of Mrs. Mary McDermott, aged 95, Milford's oldest resident.
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MARCH 1. At annual Town election these Selectmen were chosen: Philip Cenedella, Fred W. Fitzsimmons and John E. Hig- giston.
MARCH 3. Fire in Milford Daily News building, Park Ter- race, today, caused a loss estimated at $10,000.
MARCH 5. At adjourned Town meeting tonight voters appro- priated approximately $520,355.15.
MARCH 7. The Bowker clothing store was badly damaged by fire today, the second time in three weeks and a property loss esti- mated at $30,000. The fire is believed to have been caused by a de- fective oil heater.
MARCH 8. Benjamin G. Odiorne, new executive secretary of Chamber of Commerce.
MARCH 9. Pride of Court Milford, C. of F. of A., tonight celebrated its 25th anniversary.
MARCH 10. Principal Thomas J. Quirk of High school, was tonight elected president of Neighborhood Club, composed of High school principals of several towns in this section.
MARCH 13. James J. Fullum, meat inspector, today resigns after 21 years' service.
MARCH 18. Milford to be represented in the Blackstone Valley baseball league this season by a fast semi-professional team.
MARCH 31. Milford will have a new "White Way," 41 lights of 1,000 candle power on Main street from Water street to Supple square.
APRIL 11. Death of George E. Stacy, aged 92. He had been a familiar figure for 75 years; gave to Milford many years of dis- tinguished service and was one of the most widely-known Masons in this section. He was a member of School Committee, and Assessors' Board many years.
APRIL 20. Death of Benjamin G. Odiorne, Secretary of Chamber of Commerce, aged 42. He was found dead in his office, having had a fatal heart attack.
APRIL 21. Milford High school baseball team opened its sea- son on Town Park today by defeating Hopkinton High, 6 to I.
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APRIL 27. Death of Henry E. Rockwood, aged 81. He was an old-time Milford fireman, joining the department in 1862; was the oldest member of Milford Firemen's Relief Association, was a for- mer newspaper reporter and widely-known in Masonic circles.
APRIL 30. Music Hall stables today closed its doors after 45 years of continuous service. Built by Capt. Nathan W. Heath, for years were the rendezvous of famous horsemen.
MAY 5. The old Lyceum Hall block being remodelled by its new owners, Milford Furniture Co., for their use.
MAY 11. Atty. John E. Swift today reelected State Secretary of the Massachusetts Council, Knights of Columbus.
MAY 18. Italian Fascio organized in Milford with Dr. Edmando Federici, president.
MAY 30. Dedication at St. Mary's Church of four beautiful statues given by the late Miss Grace Walker, daughter of William J. Walker. The statues are those of Christ, the Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Joseph and St. Therese of the Little Flower, are of Car- rara marble and cost several thousand dollars.
JUNE 4. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Parkhurst, 16 Court Square, today observed their sixtieth wedding anniversary. Mr. Park- hurst is a native of Milford, is 83 years old, his wife is 78.
JUNE 11. The Mansion House, Milford's oldest hotel, closed its doors today.
JUNE 13. Edwin S. Pickert Straw Goods Co. today purchased the brick building on North Bow street.
JUNE 14. Maj. E. F. Fletcher Women's Relief Corps today celebrated its fortieth anniversary.
JUNE 14. Milford is now in the 8th Worcester Representative District.
JUNE 17. Milford High baseball team defeated Marlboro High, 3 to 1, on Town Park tonight, winning the Midland league championship, the first time since 1915.
JUNE 18. The Class of 1926, St. Mary's Parochial High school, held graduating exercises in Town Hall tonight.
JUNE 21. After losing ten straight games in Blackstone
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Valley baseball league, Milford team won its first game tonight from East Douglas, 8 to 6.
JUNE 28. Milford physicians today adopted a new schedule of prices to take effect July 1. Office calls will be $2, house calls $3, and maternity cases $25.
JUNE 30. Class of 1926, High school, 120 members, graduated tonight in Town Hall. It was the largest class in the school's history.
JULY 19. Death of Charles Caruso, aged 63. He was one of the first Italian natives to come to Milford in October, 1884. He was the first Italian to hold public office.
JULY 25. Veteran firemen's parade and muster today con- ducted by Foresters, viewed by 5,000. Enterprise No. 2 of Cam- pello won the first prize, $200, with a play of 217 feet, 11/2 inches. The old Washington No. 1 of Wickford, R. I., formerly of Milford, made a disappointing showing.
AUGUST 3. Death of Waldo W. Jenckes, aged 64. He came to Milford in 1883, became superintendent of Milford branch of New Haven railroad and later superintendent and part owner of Milford Shoe Co. He was a director of Milford National Bank.
AUGUST 4. Supt. Walter L. Adams today appointed by the Su- preme court to be receiver for the Milford & Uxbridge Street Rail- way Co.
AUGUST 17. Ambrogio Paccioretti, aged 62, and Pietro Lu- chini, aged 59, two quarry workers, crushed to death by a granite slab at the Dodds granite quarry.
AUGUST 17. A drive started tonight by Sacred Heart Church members for a new Church.
AUGUST 22. The fourteenth annual convention of Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, Order of Sons of Italy in America opened for three days with 150 delegates. A parade of 2,500 marchers was viewed by U. S. Senator W. H. Butler, Congressman George R. Stobbs, State Senator Eben S. Draper and others.
SEPTEMBER 1. Milford's tax rate is $31.
SEPTEMBER 4. This year's enrollment in the public schools is 3,164.
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SEPTEMBER 14. There were 778 votes cast at the primaries. John E. Swift is the Democratic nominee for Attorney General.
OCTOBER 19. There are 93 persons paying more than $500 in taxes.
NOVEMBER 3. At State election Robert S. Leonard of Grafton and Irving E. Walker of Westboro, were elected Representatives; Elbert M. Crockett of Milford elected Senator.
NOVEMBER 22. Operations are started in the new Edwin S. Pickert straw shop.
NOVEMBER 22. Death of Capt. William Emery, aged 93 years, Milford's oldest man. He was the last of nine charter members of Maj. E. F. Fletcher Post 22, G. A. R.
DECEMBER 9. Milford Realty Corporation secures the grounds lease of the Thayer property, where the Mansion House stands for a new theatre and stores.
DECEMBER 17. Work begins on the tearing down of the Man- sion House.
DECEMBER 18. Death of Benjamin T. Clancy, ex-Selectman and well-known business man, aged 74 years, 8 months.
1927.
JANUARY 4. Selectmen sign a year's contract, for street light- ing with Milford Electric Light and Power Co., for $17,044, which includes a new white way.
JANUARY 6. In 1926 there were 149 marriages recorded, 211 deaths, 490 births.
JANUARY 20. Milford High school is presented with the pen- nant for baseball championship of Midland league for 1926.
JANUARY 29. Death of James E. Walker, aged 77 years, 5 months. He was treasurer of Milford Savings Bank for 52 years, and a leading figure in the town's financial affairs.
FEBRUARY 24. There are 5,275 names on the voting list.
MARCH 7. Finance Commission recommends appropriations of $520,485.59 for various Town departments for 1927.
MARCH 7. Voters at annual Town meeting today elected these
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Selectmen: Philip Cenedella, L. Blaine Libbey and John E. Hig- giston.
MARCH 9. The Societa di Mutuo Succorso, organized five years tonight, voted to affiliate with the Sons of Italy, American Order.
MARCH 10. Milford Baseball Association tonight elected Arthur Webb president and appointed Joey Connolly, of Woon- socket, player-manager for 1927.
MARCH 15. Speaker John C. Hull of House of Representa- tives, formerly Principal of High school, today cast a negative vote which tied the count and defeated the referendum to ascer- tain the will of the voters of Massachusetts on the repeal or modi- fication preference of the Eighteenth Amendment.
MARCH 16. At adjourned Town meeting tonight, it was voted to have a larger and better athletic field on Town Park; to buy a chemical apparatus for fire department for $6,000; to raise the salaries of the Highway Surveyor and Assessors; to investigate Round Pond conditions; to reject an article calling for precinct voting. On March 25 it was voted that the Surveyor's salary be $2,000 a year; the Chairman of Overseers receive $1,500 and the other two members $1,000 a year.
MARCH 23. Beaver Pond Fish and Game Club today received a shipment of fish from the Wilkinsonville State hatchery to stock Beaver Pond and local streams.
MARCH 24. Clark Ellis & Sons, hardware dealers and plumb- ers, in business in Milford 50 years, today sold the stock and busi- ness to the H. S. Chadbourne Co.
MARCH 25. Purchase of Milford Electric Light & Power Co. and erection of a new High school were defeated by voters at ad- journed Town meeting tonight.
MARCH 30. The Sheehan block on Main street, and houses in rear, assessed for $35,000, were today sold to Josephine Crosby of Medford. The block is to be torn down. A. H. Sweet Co., drug- gists, were in business there for fifty years.
MARCH 29. The Selectmen tonight approved bills for the first time under the new Town Accountant system.
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MARCH 30. Death of Patrick J. Duddy, aged 71, granite quarry owner and former patrolman.
APRIL 1. Archer Rubber Co. is building a large addition to its main factory, owing to increasing business.
APRIL 5. Announcement today by James A. O'Neil, owner of Huckins & Temple Co. shoe shop, he would close the business May 1 and dispose of the building, land and machinery, which he valued at $80,000.
APRIL 5. Selectmen and Engineers of fire department today decided to buy a $6,000 Maxim motor fire truck for fire department.
APRIL 8. Baptist Church society tonight burned the mortgage on its property.
APRIL 12. Announcement today by Draper Corporation that it had taken over the plant of Hopedale Mfg. Co., at the foot of Sumner street. Business will cease at this place.
APRIL 13. Deputy Sheriff Ernest E. O'Brien of Milford is special guard for Judge Webster Thayer at the judge's judicial chambers at Worcester Superior Civil Court, at Worcester, as a precautionary measure, due to the attitude of Sacco-Vanzetti fol- lowers.
APRIL 15. Cenedella & Co. of Milford awarded a $340,000 sewer contract at Waterbury, Conn.
APRIL 15. Milford Daily News today established a record in its almost 40 years' existence by publishing a 16-page newspaper.
APRIL 15. Nursing Association directors today received a check for $2,000 from Princess Boncompagni. She desired the money to go toward the salary of a nurse to be known as the Susan Preston Draper memorial nurse.
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APRIL 19. The 38th annual convention of Worcester County Christian Endeavor Society, 1,200 attending, was held in State Armory.
APRIL 19. Mr. and Mrs. Lyman E. Belknap observed their 55th wedding anniversary today.
APRIL 22. The Milford Holding Co., at special meeting to- night, voted to dissolve and sell its assets to Hopedale Mfg. Co., which has been taken over by the Draper Corporation. The Hold-
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ing Co. had been organized 13 years and through its efforts 300 employees had been given employment.
APRIL 24. Death today of Theodore Perry, aged 79, promin- ent granite manufacturer and veteran of Civil war.
APRIL 24. Milford High school baseball team opened its sea- son by defeating Natick High, 7 to 4, at Natick .
APRIL 28. Death of Atty. Mrs. Sarah G. (Kelly) Hennelly, aged 45. A native of Milford, graduate of High school, and the first Milford woman to be a member of the Massachusetts bar, be- ing admitted in 1918. For 15 years she was Secretary of Massa- chusetts A. L. A.
APRIL 28. Milford citizens discussed the industrial situation at a meeting in Dewey Hall. Committees were appointed with a view of stimulating business.
MAY 1. Five Main street buildings badly damaged by fire. Loss to buildings and contents estimated at $50,000.
MAY 1. A blazing K. K. K. cross, which ignited forest land off Courtland street summoned the fire department at 10.30 o'clock tonight.
MAY 2. Milford Industrial Committee organized tonight with P. Eugene Casey, president and Atty. A. B. Cenedella, secretary. Committee named to confer with Chamber of Commerce to devise means to relieve the industrial depression.
MAY 3. Judge John C. Lynch, Town Solicitor, rules that AI- fred F. Martin, a member of the sewer board and superintendent of sewers cannot draw pay as superintendent while a member of the board. A bill of $200 sent in by Supt. Martin for services was not approved.
MAY 5. The 34th anniversary banquet and ladies' night of Valencia Council, graced by the presence of United States Senator David I. Walsh.
MAY 7. Milford High school baseball team dedicated the new athletic field on Town Park by defeating Hudson High 8 to 7, in a Midland league game.
MAY 10. Atty. John E. Swift was today elected State Deputy of Knights of Columbus.
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MAY 10. Victoria Lodge, Daughters of Italy, 154 in number, were initiated tonight in Town Hall and its officers installed by Grand officers.
MAY 12. Death of Tax Collector Matthew J. Carbary, aged 53. He was a former Selectman and former Representative to the Legislature.
MAY 12. Milford baseball team of Blackstone Valley league, played its first game on Town Park tonight, defeating Marlboro, 8 to 4. Milford, by popular subscription, raised close to $1,400 for support of the team.
MAY 13. Three armed men this afternoon staged a hold-up at the A. & P. store on South Main street, but secured only $20.
MAY 18. Death of Chester L. Clark, native of, and life-long resident of Milford, aged 75. He was former Overseer of Poor and for many years in the milk business.
MAY 24. Milford contributed $1,917 to Red Cross fund for Mississippi flood sufferers.
MAY 24. Selectmen refused a permit for a Sacco-Vanzetti parade, June 12.
MAY 30. The customary Memorial Day exercises were held by Grand Army, Relief Corps and kindred bodies today.
MAY 31. The historic old Milford House, the oldest hostelry in Milford, was sold today to P. Eugene Casey for $12,000 and unpaid taxes. He also buys the land of Foundry Holding Co.
JUNE 1. Mr. and Mrs. John D. Scott, 13 Purchase street, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.
JUNE 3. Milford's great "White Way" officially opened to- night with a military and civic parade. Exercises followed at Draper Park at which Charles W. Shippee spoke on Milford's in- dustrial history.
JUNE 5. Death of Albert W. Jones, aged 81. He lived in Mil- ford since 1852, was a former clothier and later a manufacturer of straw goods.
JUNE 17. At annual commencement exercises of St. Mary's Academy in Town Hall, 18 members of Class of 1927 received di- plomas.
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JUNE 22. The graduating class of 1927, High school, 90 mem- bers, received diplomas in Town Hall. Miss Mary Burns was awarded the Patrick Peace prize.
JUNE 22. Fifteen members of Montgomery Lodge, Masons, who have been members of the lodge 50 years or more, were to- night presented with Veterans' jewels by Deputy Grand Master A. L. Saunders.
JUNE 27. State Deputy John E. Swift was tendered a recep- tion and presented a chest of silver by members of Valencia Council tonight.
JUNE 29. Mass meeting was held in Town Hall tonight by Sacco-Vanzetti sympathizers.
JUNE 29. Milford lodge, Odd Fellows, observed Founder's night tonight. Three charter members of the lodge, instituted September 8, 1893, were present.
JULY 23. Augustus Hendrickson, aged 47, of Worcester, killed by a fall from a staging while at work on the new State theatre.
JULY 29. By the will of the late Margaret J. Spaulding, for- merly a resident of Milford, the Methodist Church receives $30,000 and Milford Hospital $10,000. She made bequests of $101,500 to friends.
AUGUST 8. Milford public buildings, Boston & Albany Rail- road station and granite quarries are being patrolled by armed guards and will continue to be guarded until the execution of Sacco and Vanzetti for fear that sympathizers might do harm to the property.
AUGUST 13. Death of Rev. Dr. Oliver Stone Dean, aged 92 in Passaic, N. J. He was a former pastor of Milford Congregational Church.
AUGUST 22. Nicola Sacco, who died in the electric chair at Charlestown State prison this morning, formerly lived in Milford, being employed in Milford shoe shops. He left here in 1917.
AUGUST 30. Milford's tax rate is $32.40.
SEPTEMBER 15. Atty. John E. Swift, State Deputy of the K. of C., receives notice of his appointment as a Supreme Director of the order.
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SEPTEMBER 24. The famous baseball clown, Nick Altrock, featured at Y. M. C. A. benefit baseball game on Milford Town Park, between Milford and East Douglas, which Milford won, 2 to 1.
OCTOBER 12. The united Italian organizations of Milford cele- brated Columbus Day with street parade, featured by floats; exer- cises in Driving Park hall and fireworks display at night.
OCTOBER 20. Home National Bank installs a new night safe, for depositors. It is the first to be installed by any bank in this section.
OCTOBER 23. Death of Lucius E. Heath, aged 86. He lived in Milford practically all his life, was a veteran of the Civil War, past commander of Grand Army post, former Selectman, and former president of Co-operative Bank.
OCTOBER 25. Death of Dr. John J. Duggan, aged 67. He practised medicine in Milford 41 years and was a former member of School Committee.
OCTOBER 27. Milford's new State theatre opened tonight with a benefit performance for Milford Hospital under the direc- tion of Mrs. B. H. Bristow Draper.
OCTOBER 29. Milford National Bank to be modernized and enlarged. A night depository device is being installed, also Federal gas protection against holdups.
NOVEMBER 3. Milford's loss by cloudburst tonight estimated at $75,000. It was the most severe rain storm in 50 years, with roads washed out, houses damaged, basements and cellars flooded. There was a total of six inches of rain fell. Many bridges were washed away and the dam at Louisa Lake broke letting out a flood of water. Streets were turned into rivers and the situation such that the Selectmen and Finance Committee will have a special meet- ing for relief purposes.
NOVEMBER 12. J. Allen Wallace elected president of Co-opera- tive Bank to succeed the late Lucius E. Heath. Patrick J. Lawless, a director, was elected vice-president.
NOVEMBER 23. Home National Bank has completed extensive alterations and additions to its quarters and now has one of the finest appointed bank offices and banking facilities. Workmen are
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soon to install a beautiful bronze chime clock on the outside of the bank's quarters.
NOVEMBER 24. A five-mile road race from Upton to Milford today had 18 contestants. Chester Doe of Worcester was the win- ner in 32 minutes, 25 seconds.
NOVEMBER 24. Milford High school football team closed its season by playing Clinton High a scoreless tie, here.
NOVEMBER 29. Mr. and Mrs. John G. Shurtlieff are wedded 50 years today.
DECEMBER 7. Truelove Taylor and Abraham Indursky today bought the old Bay State quarry plant on Cedar street. They pro- pose to dismantle it. Mr. Taylor was killed later, there, while help- ing to remove timbers.
DECEMBER 8. Michael G. Lynch, last of the charter members of Div. 7, A. O. H., died aged 80. He was a member 55 years.
DECEMBER 9. Clara Kimball Young, famous moving picture actress, visited Milford today.
DECEMBER 12. At special Town meeting it was voted to adopt plans of Architects Wendell Phillips and Robert Allen Cook for a new High school building; estimated cost between $275,000 and $300,000.
DECEMBER 12. Ladies' Aid society of Milford Hospital, at annual meeting, announced the gift of $1,000 from Princess Mar- garet Boncompagni toward the benefit concert for the Hospital. The net amount raised was $10,088.26.
DECEMBER 18. The new $80,000 Sacred Heart Church base- ment formally dedicated by Rt. Rev. Thomas O'Leary, Bishop of Springfield diocese, who also confirmed a class of 400. Several priests assisted in the exercises.
DECEMBER 20. Sergt. Powers Post, A. L., and the Ladies' Auxiliary will remove from Gillon block to Memorial Hall building, March 15 upon invitation of Post 22, Grand Army to share its quarters.
DECEMBER 29. Death of James Murray, aged 73, a native and life-long resident of Milford. He was a former Assessor, Chair- man of the Board five years.
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1928.
JANUARY 5. Town Clerk D. J. Sullivan, reports for 1927, 151 marriages and 225 deaths.
JANUARY 12. George G. Cook makes a $5,000 donation to Mil- ford Hospital, the income of which is to be used for maintenance. He desired the gift to be made in five $1,000 funds in memory of James I. C. Cook, Marion E. Cook, William Henry Cook, Addie Heald Cook and George G. Cook. A fund of $1,000 in the name of Ella J. Cook, had previously been made by her will.
JANUARY 12. Accountant Joseph V. Carey's report shows total expenditures in 1927 to be $631,361.38.
JANUARY 20. Charles A. Blaisdell, veteran newspaper man, a resident of Milford 45 years, is dead, aged 74 years, 1 month, 22 days.
JANUARY 20. Milford's share in the upkeep of the State Tubercular Hospital at Rutland is $1,776.33.
JANUARY 31. Death of Gilbert Bent, one of the first mail car- riers in Milford, serving 29 years, at the age of 76 years.
FEBRUARY 6. Milford Industrial Co. formed with David Craig president. It was voted to capitalize for $100,000.
FEBRUARY 12. Baptist Church commenced a three-day cele- bration of its 75th anniversary.
FEBRUARY 14. Mrs. Frances B. Sayre, daughter of the late ex- President Wilson, addressed Quinshipaug Woman's Club.
FEBRUARY 16. The Smith mills property on North Bow street passed into the hands of Milford Industrial Co. for $25,508.
FEBRUARY 21. Registration largest in Milford's history, a total of 2,967 males, and 2,413 females. Registrars have added 428 names.
FEBRUARY 25. Oghneta Tribe, I. O. R. M. celebrated its 42d anniversary.
FEBRUARY 28. Milford Electric Light & Power Co. officials announced a reduction May 1 in price of electricity to consumers.
MARCH 5. Fire caused a loss of $6,000 to the garage and ser- vice station of Motor Equipment Co.
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MARCH 5. The Finance Commission recommends the expendi- ture of $528,921.27 for the various Town departments.
MARCH 5. In Town election P. Eugene Casey, John E. Hig- giston and I. C. Trask, were elected Selectmen.
MARCH 6. Allen A. Hartwell installed as Grand High Priest of the Grand Encampment of Odd Fellows of Massachusetts.
MARCH 7. Official welcoming of John W. Powers Post, American Legion, in their new quarters in Memorial hall building by Post 22, Relief Corps and citizens. The A. L. Auxiliary will also use the quarters.
MARCH 9. At adjourned annual Town meeting the appropria- tions totalled $528,775.36. It was voted to appoint a Town Almoner at $1,200 salary.
MARCH 12. Milford Industrial Co., Inc., takes title and pos- session of the C. D. Hixon straw factory in Medway and the build- ings and site of Carroll, Hixon, Jones factory on Pearl, Winter and Lincoln streets. In return Mr. Hixon secures possession of the Smith Mills Co.'s factory on North Bow street. Milford citizens will be asked to contribute $5,000 toward the expense of the deal, which insures having Mr. Hixon again manufacture straw goods in Milford.
MARCH 12. "Bossy" Gillis, noted Mayor of Newburyport, guest of Certus club.
MARCH 13. Chamber of Commerce at mass meeting secures pledges of $10,000 toward $41,000 to assist the Milford Iron Found- ry, Inc. A committee was appointed to sell bonds which are to pay a seven per cent. dividend.
MARCH 13. Selectmen received applications for a bus line to Medway and Holliston town lines. They refused permits for Sun- day entertainments at theatres, asked the Civil Service Commission to certify to the eligibility of names on the list for constables and received a request for the continuance of the water system to Dodds' granite quarries, East Main street.
MARCH 13. Milford plans to have a baseball team in the Blackstone Valley League this year. The financial report for last year shows receipts of $11,261.56, expenditures of $11,138.32.
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MARCH 15. At annual meeting of Blackstone Valley Baseball League, Paul Williams of Milford, was elected president.
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