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1894.
JANUARY 2. Death of Miss Huldah Arnold, aged 102 years, 4 months and 22 days, the oldest resident of Milford.
JANUARY 8. At adjourned annual meeting of Milford Mutual Fire Insurance Co., the report of the directors showed $15,919.54 on hand, with no unpaid losses.
JANUARY 18. Death of Nelson Parkhurst, aged 84 years, 8 months and 18 days, a native and always a resident here. He rep- resented Milford in the Legislature in 1840 and was a prominent boot manufacturer.
FEBRUARY 7. Deposits in Milford Savings Bank total $1,625,380.93. -
FEBRUARY 12. A heavy snowfall commenced, lasting two days and with the high wind completely buried Milford with huge drifts. Traffic on railroads was much delayed and the town almost isolated.
FEBRUARY 14. Milford's debt is $86,500.
FEBRUARY 14. James Lally, appointed postmaster of Milford by President Cleveland. There was a bitter contest for the posi- tion.
FEBRUARY 21. The total financial expenditures of Milford for 1893 totalled $100,583.23 and there was unexpended $3,743.51
FEBRUARY 25. Fire in Baker block, corner of Main and Central streets, caused loss of $5,000.
FEBRUARY 28. As a result of the activity of Rev. Luther Freeman, pastor of Methodist Church and others, who wanted no- license enforced, and the aid of two private detectives, nine men were summoned into court March 8 for alleged liquor selling. All the defendants were acquitted.
MARCH 5. Milford returned to the license column at annual Town meeting, the vote being, Yes, 1,099; no, 492. George F.
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Birch, Maurice E. Nelligan and Clinton R. Scott were elected Selectmen. It was voted to remove the High School building to a new location in the rear and to appoint a committee to report on the proposed building of a new High School of Milford pink granite at a cost not to exceed $40,000.
MARCH 15. Selectmen opened eight bids from persons desir- ing to be Superintendent of Streets and selected George A. Sher- bourne at $75 a month salary.
MARCH 17. Milford granite cutters, after a prolonged strike, reached agreement with manufacturers for a sliding scale of 27 to 34 cents an hour and for one year contract.
MARCH 21. Miss Clara Barton of Red Cross has written to Milford expressing thanks to those sending food, clothing, etc., to the western cyclone sufferers.
MARCH 24. Death of Dr. Dwight Russell, aged 74 years, 10 months, 28 days. He had practised in Milford since 1855.
MARCH 27. The Lilhatansu quartet, Milford's leading lady singers, terminated engagement at Trinity Church in Worcester. Press notices of their singing are very complimentary.
MARCH 31. The Central Massachusetts Interscholastic League, comprising the High schools of Milford, Natick, Fram- ingham and Marlboro, formed in High school building.
APRIL 24. A new Church society, to be known as "Grace Church," was formed with 40 members.
APRIL 28. The C. T. A. baseball team with Larkin and Baxter as battery defeated the crack East Douglas team in that town, 7 to 3, despite the fact East Douglas had the Brown University battery.
MAY 14. By the will of Nancy A. Bartlett, she gives her residence on Chestnut Street, valued at $7,000, for an "Old Ladies' Home," to be named after her.
MAY 15. At special Town meeting it was voted to appropriate $40,000 to build a new High school.
MAY 16. James Lally, appointed postmaster February 14, was today confirmed by the Senate after several efforts had been made
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Old Milford Hotel as it appeared before fire destroyed upper part in November, 1900.
NEWSPAPER & JOB GRINTEN.
HALL'S OCTAGON CIGAR FACTORY.
ACOBURN
East Side of Main Street at Lincoln Square-1880.
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Old Town House, later used for a school. Torn down April 21, 1900. Wall fell, killing one man and injuring two more; one dying later from his wounds.
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to hold up his confirmation. He succeeds Postmaster George G. Cook.
JUNE 1. Henry E. Morgan bought the controlling interest in the Music Hall Corporation, owners of Music Hall block.
JUNE 18. Deacon and Mrs. George Whittemore celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in their home on Spring Street.
JULY 1. Deputy Sheriff Henry C. Snell appointed Police Chief by Selectmen.
SEPTEMBER 10. High school has 151 pupils.
SEPTEMBER 12. Assessor Thomas J. Connor appointed letter carrier to succeed James C. McKenna, upon recommendation of Postmaster James Lally.
SEPTEMBER 27. Death of Deputy Sheriff James Powers, aged 41 years and six months, a native and life-long resident. He was a former boot maker, engineer of fire department and con- ducted a livery business.
OCTOBER 12. Tisquantum Lodge, I. O. O. F., observed its 50th anniversary. It had 35 charter members. Milford Lodge assisted in tonight's observance.
NOVEMBER 6. At special town meeting it was voted to build a brick schoolhouse on Spruce Street at a cost not to exceed $16,000.
NOVEMBER 6. At annual State election, Charles W. Carroll of Milford and Michael Tuite of Blackstone, were elected to the Legislature.
NOVEMBER 15. Death of Gen. Orison Underwood, aged 89 years, 7 months, 29 days. He resided in Milford since 1822. He was a pioneer boot manufacturer, formerly a Selectman, promi- nent in civic affairs and in military bodies, and held many high offices in the Masonic order.
DECEMBER 21. Mr. and Mrs. George B. Blake attained their golden wedding anniversary.
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1895.
JANUARY 31. John Smith, lockup keeper, announces 1,440 tramps were given shelter at the lockup during 1894; 1,078 during 1893.
FEBRUARY 8. Big snowstorm blocked the highways and ser- iously impeded transportation.
FEBRUARY 14. Engineers of fire department report answering 36 fire alarms during 1894. The property damage estimated was $72,250 on buildings and $48,500 on contents.
FEBRUARY 15. Death of James H. Matthews, aged 55, one of the owners of the Hotel Willian, a veteran of the Civil war.
FEBRUARY 28. Mrs. Sarah Ide celebrated her 101st birthday anniversary at her home on Jefferson street.
MARCH 4. At annual town election George F. Birch, Abbott A. Jenkins and George S. Whitney were elected Selectmen. The town defeated an article calling for a central fire station.
MARCH 13. The Selectmen appointed Atty. Jesse A. Taft as Town Solicitor.
MARCH 19. St. Mary's parochial residence on Winter street gutted by fire.
MARCH 20. Death of John Stratton, father of ex-Representa- tive James F. and ex-Postmaster John H. Stratton, aged 62 years.
MARCH 28. Death of William B. Hale, aged 49 years, 9 months, 29 days. He established a successful cigar business here in 1867, and had been Selectman of Milford.
MARCH 28. Milford Lodge, I. O. O. F. dedicated their new headquarters, Grand Officers of the order being present.
APRIL 1. Co. M. dedicated its new quarters in Washington Hall block.
APRIL 2. Death of Mrs. Caroline Sweet, the oldest native- born resident of Milford, aged 88.
APRIL 2. A new Parochial school building, two stories high, of granite, is to be built on Winter street, to cost between $25,000 and $30,000.
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APRIL 22. Death of Moses Walker, aged 69 years, 2 months, 24 days. He was one of our early boot manufacturers, and had been identified with that business here for over 40 years.
APRIL 25. The new school building on Spruce street is com- pleted and the School Committee have asked for bids for its fur- nishing.
APRIL 27. Milford High school baseball team is in a league with Framingham, Natick and Wellesley High schools. In the first game today, Milford defeated Natick, 11 to 10.
APRIL 29. At annual meeting of Home for the Aged, $2,800 was reported in the treasury.
MAY 21. Milford Master barbers form a union.
MAY 22. Preliminary papers drafted for the proposed trolley road from Milford to Hopkinton, to cost $80,000.
MAY 27. At special town meeting it was voted to build a new structure for the Hook and Ladder Co. of brick, at a cost not to exceed $5,500.
JUNE 1. Milford High school baseball team defeated Natick High at Natick, winning the pennant.
JUNE 5. For first time Milford's town appropriations this year were over $100,000, a total of $108,400.
JUNE 12. A Council of Daughters of Pocahontas instituted.
JULY 22. Assessors fixed the tax rate this year at $18.20.
JULY 24. Capital stock of $150,000 for incorporation of Mil- ford, Holliston & Framingham Street Railway Co., subscribed.
AUGUST 12. More stone-cutting sheds being built at Milford Pink Granite Co.'s quarries, the company being awarded a large contract for a Columbia College building.
AUGUST 19. The official census for Milford is given at 8,958.
SEPTEMBER 2. Milford Commandery, K. T., 130 strong, with Milford brass band of 27 pieces, made a very creditable showing at the big tri-ennial conclave parade in Boston.
SEPTEMBER 13. Representatives of Milford & Hopedale Street Railway Co. and the Milford, Holliston & Framingham Street Railway Co., effect an agreement whereby all the tracks, franchise
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and rights of the former company in Milford and Hopedale are taken over by the latter.
SEPTEMBER 16. Selectmen grant a franchise to Milford, Hol- liston & Framingham Street Railway Co.
SEPTEMBER 20. Worcester Construction Co. has 200 men at work building the street railway from Milford to Framingham.
SEPTEMBER 28. Sixth regimental field day held here.
OCTOBER 20. Milford Methodists observed the 100th anniver- sary of Methodism in Milford and the 50th anniversary of the present Church.
NOVEMBER 1. Registrars of voters report 2,080 names on voting list.
NOVEMBER 2. Ross Granite Co. awarded $50,000 contract for granite for a railroad depot in Washington, D. C.
NOVEMBER 4. George B. Larrabbee of Salem is first Super- intendent of the new street railway.
NOVEMBER 4. At the State election William H. Cook, editor of Milford Journal, of Milford, was elected Senator and W. S. V. Cooke of Milford and C. R. Day of Blackstone, elected Representa- tives. All are Republicans.
DECEMBER 21. Mendon Horse Thief Detecting Society cele- brated its 100th anniversary.
1896.
JANUARY 1. Dillon Bros. awarded contract to build new powerhouse for street railway.
JANUARY 1. During 1895 there were 71,377 cases of boots and shoes shipped from Milford, compared with 73,049 in 1894. The shipment of cut granite for 1895 was 13,947 tons compared with 12,362 tons in 1894.
JANUARY 1. Railroad Commissioners have approved of the is- suance of $150,000 stock for M., H. & F. Street Railway Co.
JANUARY 5. Italian residents meet and plan for a Church of their own. A committee of 14 is to solicit funds.
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JANUARY 13. Voters of Medway instruct Selectmen to grant M., H. & F. Street Railway Co. a franchise to operate in that town.
FEBRUARY 25. Mr. and Mrs. Otis T. Nelson celebrated their golden wedding anniversary.
MARCH 2. At annual town meeting, George F. Birch, B. T. Clancy and George S. Whitney were elected Selectmen.
MARCH 4. Norcross Bros. awarded contract to furnish the granite for the Cullom Memorial building at West Point for $60,000.
MARCH 5. Selectmen adopt resolutions on death of Gov. Greenhalge.
MARCH 9. Deacon and Mrs. D. B. Rockwood celebrate 60th wedding anniversary.
MARCH 18. W. G. Benedict, a promoter of Milford & Woon- socket Street Railway Co., said practically all the stock, $150,000, was taken and the road assured.
MARCH 19. In 1895 the Selectmen received $250 each; the Registrars, $100 each; Treasurer, $300; Auditor, $200; Town Solicitor, $250; Head Assessor, $225 and two other Assessors, $138.25 and $175.62 respectively.
APRIL 1. Chief Engineer John H. Scott appointed Assistant State Fire Marshal.
APRIL 1. Miss A. M. Hastings of Newton, elected drawing teacher for public schools, the first to be elected to that position.
APRIL 6. A meeting of business men to discuss street rail- way matters, was called to order by W. D. Leahy. William H. Cook was made chairman. A committee of 19 were chosen to expedite the building of railways. Many companies desired franchises to operate in Milford and there were many delays in construction.
APRIL 11. Death of Mrs. Sarah Ide, 102 years old, Mil- ford's oldest resident.
MAY 1. Norcross Bros. has $228,000 granite contract for new Worcester City Hall building.
MAY 16. The Milford Mutual Fire Insurance Co. is in the hands of a receiver. It conducted business here 45 years.
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MAY 20. Milford Universalist Society's committee on a new Church were empowered to sell the present edifice and secure a site for a new building.
MAY 21. Supt. S. F. Blodgett resigns to accept the Super- intendency of Framingham schools.
JUNE 15. Selectmen apply to County Commissioners for loan of a steam road roller.
JUNE 19. William Lapworth of Hopedale, manufacturer of elastic web goods, met Milford business men and arrangements made for his commencing business .in Milford at the old battery factory on Depot street, Mr. Lapworth having secured a five years' lease.
JULY 1. Milford, Holliston & Framingham Street Railway be- gan carrying passengers between Milford and Framingham.
JULY 13. Assessors announced the tax rate as $17.50.
AUGUST 3. Milford Pink Granite Co. awarded $250,000 con- tract to furnish the stone for a New York City business block and will build a new cutting shed, 150x145.
AUGUST 10. School Committee elects A. E. Tuttle of Melvin Village, N. H., Principal of High school.
AUGUST 15. In a baseball game for $200 and 60 per cent. of the gate receipts, Milford defeated Hopkinton, 9 to 6 at South Framingham before 3,000 spectators.
SEPTEMBER 1. Electric street cars were run to Hopedale over the new rails today for the first time.
SEPTEMBER 3. Quinshipaug Encampment, I. O. O. F., cele- brated the fiftieth anniversary of Odd Fellowship.
SEPTEMBER 14. About 500 are working at the granite quar- ries with payrolls of $5,500 weekly.
OCTOBER 1. James F. Ahern, a graduate of High school and Holy Cross College with valedictory honors, tendered a big re- ception in Town Hall and presented a purse of money. He is to go to Rome, Italy, for a five years' study to become a priest.
OCTOBER 6. Report of Milford Savings Bank shows deposits of $1,850,169.02.
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OCTOBER 25. Registration of voters for State election is 2,219.
NOVEMBER 3. Milford went Republican for a change at the National election, 1,043 to 717. The new Representative district, the tenth, Milford, Upton, Westboro, Hopedale and Mendon, sent two Republicans to the Legislature, W. S. V. Cooke of Milford and A. B. Nourse of Westboro. William H. Cook, Republican, was re- elected Senator.
NOVEMBER 7. After a deadlock of several months the School Committee elected Charles W. Haley, of Georgetown, Mass., Super- intendent.
NOVEMBER 10. Court Milford, F. of A., instituted with 40 charter members.
NOVEMBER 21. Boston Transit Commissioners awarded Nor- cross Bros. the contract to build the stairways and coverings to the entrances of the subway on Boston Common, for $89,599 for the stonework.
DECEMBER 7. Medway Selectmen grant a franchise to M., H. & F. Street Railway Co.
DECEMBER 12. Milford natives of Italy and of Italian birth held a largely attended meeting in Town Hall on the question of having a Roman Catholic Church for their own nationality.
1897.
JANUARY 11 .. A. E. Tuttle, principal of High school, intro- duces military training in the school.
JANUARY 13. Deputy Sheriff A. A. Jenkins appointed special court officer at Superior criminal court at Worcester.
JANUARY 18. John F. Barrett is elected captain of Co. M.
JANUARY 24. Death of Atty. Henry E. Fales, aged 59 years, 2 months, 18 days. He practised law in Milford 34 years, had been a State Representative, Moderator at Town meetings, Town Solicitor and School Committeeman.
FEBRUARY 2. A blizzard, the worst since 1888, gave us a snow- fall of 16 inches. Street railways were tied up, trains delayed and the outlying districts isolated.
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FEBRUARY 4. There were 142 deaths, 109 marriages and 247 births in Milford in 1896.
FEBRUARY 4. Directors of Milford Water Co. appointed Chief Engineer John W. Kay, Superintendent.
FEBRUARY 9. Death of Otis W. Richardson, prominent musi- cian, and Civil war veteran, aged 59.
FEBRUARY 16. Post 22, G. A. R., notified they would receive two 30-pound rifled cannon and eighty 10-inch shells for ornaments on Memorial Hall lawn, from the War department.
MARCH 1. At annual Town election B. T. Clancy, Lewis Hay- den and George S. Whitney were elected Selectmen.
MARCH 24. Supt. Charles W. Haley of the schools, receives permission from Adjt. Gen. Dalton for the High school battalion to drill with arms.
MARCH 26. Trinity Episcopal Church votes to build a Parish House at a cost not to exceed $6,000.
MARCH 31. John T. McLoughlin, first Grand Knight of Valen- cia Council, K. of C., presented a gold watch by the Council. G. K. Maurice E. Nelligan, who succeeded him, made the presentation speech.
APRIL 10. Death of Atty. Martin J. Kelly, aged 33 years and 13 days.
APRIL 24. Death of Dennis Shea, aged 101 years, 6 months and 26 days, the oldest resident of this section.
JUNE 2. The Milford & Upton Street Railway Co., granted a franchise by Milford Selectmen, were refused one by Hopedale Selectmen.
JUNE 30. Death of Perley P. Field, aged 67 years, 3 months, 8 days. He was a former Selectman, and prominent business man.
JULY 22. Assessors report the town's total valuation as $5,447,808.
AUGUST 11. A bridge is being built over the Medway cross- ing by the Boston & Albany railroad for the Milford-Medway Street cars.
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The old Claflin Building, with balcony, at left, built in 1838, in which Horace B. and Aaron Claflin started business. Site now occupied by new Claflin Building.
Claflin Building-1908.
View of Milford from Bear Hill, looking West-1880.
View of Milford from Bear Hill, looking Northwest-1880.
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SEPTEMBER 16. Centennial exercises of Montgomery Lodge of Masons in Milford. Rev. Dr. George C. Lorimer of Tremont Temple, Boston, was the orator.
OCTOBER 30. Articles of Association for formation of Milford & Woonsocket Street Railway Co. made public. The capital stock is $100,000.
NOVEMBER 3. Registration for State election is 2,223.
NOVEMBER 8. At State election Milford went Republican again by 80 votes. Senator William H. Cook was reelected for the third time. Representatives W. S. V. Cooke of Milford and A. P. Williams of Upton were elected Representatives.
NOVEMBER 18. Death of Samuel W. Hayward, former deputy sheriff, Town official and business man, aged 80 years, 10 months, 2 days.
DECEMBER 5. Universalist Church Society secures the Lam- bert Pierce lot on Pine street for a site for a new Church.
DECEMBER 7. The first basketball game ever played in Mil- ford was tonight in Town Hall between two Y. M. C. A. teams.
DECEMBER 14. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Morse attained their golden wedding anniversary. They have been residents of Milford since 1864.
DECEMBER 29. The new St. Mary's granite parochial school building was formally blessed today by Rt. Rev. Thomas D. Beaven, bishop of Springfield diocese, assisted by 30 priests.
1898.
JANUARY 15. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Gallen received word of the death of their daughter, Mary A., known as Sister Teresa, a Sister of Charity in Chicago. She was the first Milford girl to enter the Sisterhood and was a graduate of Milford High school, Class of 1879.
JANUARY 20. A committee of 30 business men met in Music Hall parlors and appointed a committee of ten to form a Board of Trade to succeed the former Business Men's Association and to act on propositions for the location of new industries in Milford.
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JANUARY 31. The worst blizzard since 1867 visited Milford, tying up all traffic and completely isolated the Town for two days.
FEBRUARY 1. There were 95 marriages, 256 births and 180 deaths recorded in Milford during 1897.
FEBRUARY 2. Milford Y. M. C. A. is represented by one of the fastest basketball teams in the State.
FEBRUARY 2. The fare on M., H. & F. Street Railway from Holliston to South Framingham is five cents and Milford citizens desire the same rate from Milford to Holliston, but could not re- ceive it. The fare from Milford to South Framingham is 15 cents.
FEBRUARY 8. Death of Stephen Sweet, aged 66 years, 2 months, 4 days. He was a native of Milford, and a successful busi- ness man.
FEBRUARY 9. G. M. Billings, owner of Milford Gazette, has leased land on Exchange street for the erection of a one-story building, 36 feet wide, 50 feet long. He is to remove his plant from Baker block.
FEBRUARY 25. Registration closed for March election with names of 2,222 males and 305 females.
MARCH 7. At annual Town election B. T. Clancy, Dr. George P. Cooke and George S. Whitney were elected Selectmen.
APRIL 14. Milford Board of Trade organized. J. Allen Rice was chosen president and seventy-nine joined.
APRIL 25. Capt. John F. Barrett of Co. M, militia, issued a call to all ex-militia men and others fit for military duty, to report to him in case his command is called out for service in the war with Spain.
APRIL 30. President Mckinley has appointed George G. Cook postmaster, to succeed James Lally, whose term expires in June. Mr. Cook formerly held the office.
MAY 1. Co. M ordered by Gov. Walcott to mobilize at South Framingham, May 7, for war duty with other companies of the Sixth regiment.
MAY 4. George A., Eben S. and George Otis Draper, all of Hopedale, generously offered to equip Co. M members with such personal effects as they desired, not furnished by the government.
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MAY 4. Milford's patriotism is aroused. Hundreds of flags adorn business blocks, factories and residences and the motto "Re- member the Maine" is much in evidence.
MAY 4. Milford citizens honored Co. M with a big public re- ception in Town Hall. The company was escorted from the Armory by Milford brass band and a blaze of red fire. Patriotic speeches made by prominent Milford and Hopedale residents.
MAY 6. Co. M given a rousing farewell on its departure for Framingham muster field preparatory for service in the Spanish- American war. A parade, with Capt. Horace E. Whitney as chief marshal, headed by police and Milford brass band and in which were Milford High School Cadets, Maj. E. F. Fletcher Post 22, George Draper Camp, S. of V., Milford and Hopedale fire depart- ments, Street Railway Co. employees, Milford and Hopedale Town officials, citizens and Co. M, Capt. J. F. Barrett, commanding, marched through the principal streets to the Boston & Albany depot.
MAY 20. On departure of Co. M to Washington from Fram- ingham, hundreds of Milford's citizens went to Framingham to cheer them off. The Milford High School Cadets assisted in the ceremonies.
MAY 28. The Milford baseball team this year is composed principally of ex-Harvard college players under management of J. D. Upton, a former Harvard athlete. Eben Williams, ex-Dart- mouth player and former Milford High school teacher is in the lineup.
JUNE 1. A provisional military company was organized by Capt. Horace E. Whitney, with 64 members.
JUNE 1. The Selectmen have petitioned the State Highway Commissioners for State roads on South Main and West streets.
JUNE 20. Co. M, through Corp. A. B. Edmands, recruiting officer, filled its quota. The men in charge of A. J. Draper, one of their number and son of Gen. Wm. F. Draper, left Milford June 21 for Albany, N. Y. They were given a stirring farewell on their departure.
JUNE 26. Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Skinner celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in their home on Jefferson street. He
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had been a resident 52 years, was a Representative in the Legis- lature, Trustee of Vernon Grove cemetery and prominent in fra- ternal orders.
JULY 1. Charles H. Kimball, First Lieutenant of Co. M, has returned to Milford from Camp Alger, owing to ill health and has received an honorable discharge. Arthur J. Draper has been com- missioned Lieutenant.
JULY 18. A volunteer Ladies' Aid Association to assist the State Association in caring for needy soldiers, was organized in Memorial Hall. Mrs. C. A. Sumner was chosen president.
JULY 20. Milford's tax rate announced as $17.50.
JULY 21. The Universalist Society awarded the stone contract to build its new Church on Pine street, to the Shea Granite Co., for $15,000. Otis Whitney & Son have the carpentering contract for $13,931.
AUGUST 20. Plans have been made for the occupancy of the former Spaulding straw manufactory, Pearl street, by the Carroll, Hixon, Jones Co., for the manufacture of straw goods.
SEPTEMBER 1. Milford was visited today by the most severe storm of wind, hail and lightning in its history. Lightning struck St. Mary's Church granite tower causing one of the pinnacles, weighing 800 pounds, to be torn into four pieces, two of which fell through the Church causing loss estimated at $5,000. The A. J. Sumner boot factory in North Milford was struck by light- ning and burned with its contents, as was also the house adjoin- ing with a loss of $3,500. Great trees were uprooted and a deluge of rain followed washing out many streets. The hail also caused considerable damage.
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