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(In) Press Mar. 16, 1887. p.5.
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Peabody, George - Statue
Mohawk Chapter. D.A.R.
People of London honored George Pea- body and by subscription, raised a fund and procured his statue, which was placed conspicuously in a city square which they called Peabody Squ- are, London, England, after Mr. Pea- body. Mr. Story, the great American sculptor, had the honor of executing the work. The Prince of Wales pre- sided at the ceremony of the unveil- ing. It was mot looked forward to as a sensation. Hundreds of people
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Mohawk Chapter. D.A.R.
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were expected, but thousands came. The Tribune's correspondent said, "People came spontaneously; they fill- ed all the open spaces about the band and in front of the Royal Exchange. Threadneedle Street was crammed; and Cornhill overflowed into all the cross-streets. The Lord Mayor, Mr. Motley and Mr. Story the artist, were present. The Prince, addressing
the throng sand that he felt the
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Mohawk Chapter. D.A.R.
deepest gratification in paying a mark of tribute and respect to the name of George Peabody, the great American citizen, the great philanthr- opist, the citizen of the world. Eng- land can never pay the debt of grati- tude which she owes to that man, Lon- don especially. (Concluding he said ) "Be assured that the feelings which I entertain to ords America are the same as they ever were." His earnest
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Peabody, George - Statue
Mohawk Chapter. D.A.R.
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hope and wish was that England and America would go hand in hand in peace and prosperity. Mr. Motley, the American minister, stood by the side of the Prince, and bowed his response to those sentences."
Presented to Peabody Library by the Mohawk Chapter. D.A.R., Albany, New York. Oct. 1907.
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Peabody, George.
Salem Evening News
Feb. 8, 1908 was the 38th anniversary of the funeral of George Peabody, which took place Feb. 8, 1870, in the midst of a severe snow storm. Mr. Peabody's death occurred in London, Nov. 4, 1869. He was born in this town Feb. 18, 1795, in the house now
designated by a memorial stone, 205 Washington St. His body was buried
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Peabody, George. cd. 2
Salem Evening News
in Harmony Grove Cemetery. The Peabody Institute received a donation from the Mohawk Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution of Albany, N. Y consisting of 16 mounted pictures cut from the London illustrated periodicals of 1869-70. These pictures show the burial of the great philanthropist at Westminster Abbey where the body was
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Peabody, George. ca. 3
Salem Evening News
deposited for some weeks. They show its transfer to the war ship which brought the remains to this country, scenes attending the funeral, the great funeral pageant, the body lying in state in Peabody Institute and its burial in Harmony Grove. The pictures are bound in portfolio form and are kept in the safe in the library.
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Peabody, George.
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Peabody Enterprise
On the first of April, 1873 the following dispatch appeared in the Boston daily papers. "Peabody, Mass., April 1- The tomb of George Peabody was broken into by a sacrilegious body of villians April 12th and the coffin was despoiled of its silver handles and name plate. Great excite- ment exists in the community." After-
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Peabody, George. Cd. 2
Peabody Enterprise
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ward a reward of $500.00 was offered for the perpetrator. It finally developed that one Thomas Appleton, who died in Providence, R. I. that summer, confessed it was an April Fool joke.
(In) P.E. April 13, 1917. P.4
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Peabody, George
Peabody Press
Married Sarah Buxton July 1, 1877 by Rev. Daniel Wait. He was a baker by trade.
(In) Press July 11, 1877. p.4.
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Peabody, Gracie Maud
Peabody Press
Only daughter of Joseph and Mary Ann
Peabody .
Died Apr. 10, 1880 in South Peabody.
(In) Press Apr. 14, 1880. p.4. (In) P.Reporter Apr. 17,1880. P. 2
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Peabody Grange (New)
Salem Evening News
Was instituted in Red Men's Hall, October 28, 1913, by State Master Charles M. Gardner with charter list of one hundred forty one mem- bers. Officers were elected and in- stalled by Master Gardner assisted by Miss Esther Danforth of West Peabody Grange. Master was George E. Hayes.
(In) S.E. N. Oct. 29, 1913. P.5.
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Peabody Grange.
Salem Evening News.
Large number enjoyed entertainment box party and dance held by Grange in Red Men's hall, April 29 in which Frenchy Valentine, cowboy jailbreaker performed some wonderful feats with handcuffs and made his escape from strait jacket in full view of audi- ence in six minutes.
(In )S.E.N. April 30,1915. P.14.
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Peabody Granite and Concrete Co.
Salem Evening News
Hearing given Nov.23,1911, on the telephone company's petition to set poles across town farm to the Pea- body quarry. Chairman Goulding of Overseers of Poor objected to granting a permanent location.
(In) S.E.N. Nov.24,1911 P.12
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Peabody Granite and Concrete Co.
Salem Evening News
Manufacturers of concrete blocks for building purposes went into bankruptcy in January, 1913.
( In) S.E. N. Jan. 16, 1913. P.5
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Peabody Historical Society.
Salem Evening News
Several pamphlets, broad-sheets, fac- simile letters, etc. concerning George Washington and George Peabody, on exhibition at the Historical Society's rooms, was of interest to everyone during the month of their anniversaries The room was open to the Public every Monday afternoon.
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(In)S.E. N. Feb .. 11, 1901. P.2
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Peabody Historical Society
Salem Evening News
Annual meeting held May 1, 1901 and
1 Francis H. Appleton was elected presi dent.
(In) S.E.N. May 2, 1901. p.2.
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Peabody Historical Society
Salem Evening News
At the rooms of the Historical Society Oct. 7, 1902, a copper box was sealed and placed in a small steel safe, and the safe was locked to remain so for 100 years. The contents consist of a large variety of material from U.S. coin from one cent to $1 of the issue of 1902, to pins and needles of the present day and a Vardon flyer golf ball, with a short disquisition on
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Peabody Historical Society Ca. 2
Salem Evening News
golf and ping-pong as the popular out- door and indoor games of the day. News papers and autographs, photographs and letters bearing on all topics of local interest were enclosed.
(In) S.E.N. Oct. 8, 1902. p.6.
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Peabody Historical Society.
Salem Evening News
Issued a very neat and interesting pamphlet prepared by Thomas Carroll, containing a report of the exercises attending the unveiling of the tablet erected by the Peabody Historical Society at the birthplace of George Peabody, June 16, 1902.
(In) S.E.N. Dec. 5, 1902.
P.5
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Peabody Historical Society.
Salem Evening News
Stanley P. R. Thomas addressed a good sized and appreciative audience in the rooms of the Historical Society Dec. 2, 1903 on "The Phillippines and Their Inhabitants." A rising vote of thanks was given Mr. Thomas at the close of his talk.
(In) S.E.N. Dec. 3, 1903. P.2
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Peabody Historical Society.
Salem Evening News
Was presented a guager's measuring stick by William Bushby. It former- ly belonged to Joseph Osborne and was made by James Gale of Marblehead in 1812.
(In) S.E.N. Oct. 17, 1906.
P.2
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Peabody Historical Society.
Salem Evening News
Became the recipient of a most rare and interesting relic of the French and Indian war, presented by Alerson Galeucia. The relic, a powder horn, has etched upon it a very fine plan of Fort William Henry, including the Walls, cannon, campfire, soldiers, hospitals and other buildings, Lake George boats, etc. Only one other
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Peabody Historical Society. Cd. 2
Salem Evening News
picture, also on a powder horn, is known to exist of Fort William Henry.
(In) S.E.N. Dec. 5, 1906.
P.2
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Peabody Historical Society.
Salem Evening News
Among the exhibits of interest at the rooms of the Historical Society in April, 1908, especially approp- riate to Lexington anniversary, were Several broadsides; a bull's-eye pane of glass from the front door of the Bell Tavern; old Family Bible of Gideon Foster, the leader of the little band of Minute Men who started
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Peabody Historical Society. cd. 2
Salem Evening News
from the Bell Tavern to the scene of action in Lexington, April 19, 1775; à commission signed by John Hancock; several almanacs printed in the Tavern; a bullet mould; Washington Pitchers and other articles of in- terest.
(In) S. E. N. April 15, 1908. P.2
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Peabody High School.
Salem Evening News
Notice was received from the Secretary of the New England College Entrance Certificate Board that the Peabody High School again received the approv- al of the Board for the maximum term three years, commencing Jan. 1,1910. Schools thus approved may send pupils to college by certificate.
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(In) S. E.N. May 21,1909. P.5
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Peabody Historical Society.
Salem Evening News
Hon. James P. Baxter, Ex-Mayor of Portland, Maine, and Vice-President of the New England Historic Genealog- ical Society, Boston, spoke before the Peabody Historical Society, May 6, 1908. His wife, who is a native of Peabody, a daughter of the late
Abel Proctor, one of the largest leather manufacturers of Peabody in
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Peabody Historical Society. cd. 2
Salem Evening News
his day, read a paper on "The Old Proctor sign". This sign, which bears the picture of an elephant on both sides and the name "Johnson Proctor" formerly hung on the old tavern at Proctor's Crossing, which stock on the site of the Wilkins' estate. The sign was discovered in a barn nearby. It was restored to its original des-
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Peabody Historical Society. Cd. 3
Salem Evening News
ign and presented by Mrs. Baxter to the Peabody Historical Society.
( In) S.E. N. May 10, 1908.
Salem Sunday News.
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Peabody Historical Society.
Salem Evening News
At its first meeting of the season gratefully accepted a generous gift, from Dr. Chamberlain, toward the plac- ing of a tablet in memory of Katherine Daland, the first teacher mentioned on the records concerning this part of Old Salem.
( In) S. E. N. Nov.20, 1909. P.5
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Peabody Historical Society.
Salem Evening News
Winter course opened with a paper on Rebecca Nourse by Miss Abbie W. Towne of Danvers on the restoration of the Rebecca Nourse house in Danvers, through the efforts of Miss Sarah F. Hunt and the fact that many people of this village dared to sign the petition in her behalf in 1692.
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(In) S.E. N.Nov. 13, 1909. P.2
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Peabody Historical Society.
Salem Evening News
Paper by Luther Atwood, of Lynn, on "Gove's Rebellion" was read at their meeting Dec. 15. It was of special interest to the Peabody audience, as Edward Gove was an ancestor of many Peabody citizens. He was a pictures- que and a historical figure of the day. His experiences following the rebellion were interesting. A com- mittee was chosen to procure de- seal.
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signs for a
In) S. E. N. Dec. 16, 1909. P.7
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Peabody Historical Society
Peabody Progress
Officers elected for the year 1910
were Pres. Rev. George W. Penniman, Vice Pres. Jefferson K. Cole and Will- ard W. Woodman.
(In) Pro. Feb. 11, 1910. p.2.
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Peabody Historical Society.
Salem Evening News
Meeting was held at the rooms of the Society Jan. 25th when B. N. Moore is to speak on "The Growth of the Leather Industry in our Town".
(In) S.E.N. Jan. 22, 1910.
P.8
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Peabody Historical Society.
Salem Evening News
Received from John C. Melvin, in August, 1909, book containing an account of dedication of Melvin Memorial in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, Concord, Mass., June 16, 1909.
( In) S. E. N. August 23, 1910. P.5
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Peabody Historical Society.
Salem Evening News
An event of interest took place at the annual field meeting of Peabody Historical Society at the home of Benjamin P. Earle, Prospect St. on Oct. 3, 1910. It was the unveiling of a bronze tablet in memory of Mrs. Katharin (Hodges) Daland by Miss Elizabeth Clark, a direct descendant of Mrs. Daland, a teacher, in whose
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Peabody Historical Society. cd. 2
Salem Evening News
memory the tablet was erected. Dr. Myron L. Chamberlain of Boston and Beverly was donor of the tablet.
( In) S.E.N. Oct. 3, 1910.
P.9
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071 SA3S
Peabody Historical Society.
Salem Evening News
Fourteenth Annual report of society contained a paper by Daniel Henry Felton on the first house on Felton Hill, also a description of the Felton burial grounds, both being illustrated.
(In) S. E. N. Feb. 3, 1911. P.5
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Peabody Historical Society.
Salem Evening News
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At its meeting Feb. 13 gave accounts of the oldest houses in town and its occupants. The Osborn Tavern, Pres- cott House, Old Main St., about 1800, a paper written by Deacon Jacob Perley, in 1850, Upton House, Nathan Holt House, Oldest Store in Town, Little House and the Gideon Foster House.
(In) S.E. N. Feb. 14, 1911. P.5
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Peabody Historical Society.
Salem Evening News
Issued a post card showing the gate house at the reservoir on Lookout Hill.
( In) S. E.N. June 27,1911. P.5
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Peabody Historical Society.
Salem Evening News
Mrs. Sarah P. Joslyn of Boston read a very interesting historical paper on John Proctor, her ancestor, who was one of the martyrs to the witch- craft delusion, before a joing meet- ing of the Historical Society and the Woman's Club, Mar. S. This society placed a suitably inscribed boulder to his memory near the spot where he lived on Lowell St.near Proctoft
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Crossing.
(In) S. E. N.Mar. 9, 1911. P.5
071 SA3S
Peabody Historical Society.
Salem Evening News
Historical Society and guests from Salem, Danvers, Lynnfield and Boston were entertained Saturday afternoon, June 24th at "Elmcroft"West Peabody, by Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Phillips. After a basket lunch was enjoyed Rev. George W. Penniman, President of the Society introduced Dr. Frank A. Gardner of Salem. He told about the Gardner
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Peabody Historical Society. Cd. 2
Salem Evening News
grants in Peabody, especially those in the vicinity of Bow St. The first house dated back over two centuries and a half and the second, where the meeting was held, about two centuries. Much interest was shown in the arched foundations of the large chimney.
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(In) S. E. N. June 26,1911. 1.5
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Peabody Historical Society
Salem Evening News
Meeting held November 14, 1911, Rev. Mr. Penniman, president presided. Lecture by Rev. Mr. E. H. Brenan of Ware, Mass., formerly of Danvers, subject, "Settlement of Ohio by Danvers men." It was illustrated by stereopticon views of old prints and landmarks. First expedition started from Danvers Square in 1787.
(In) S.E.N. November 15, 1911. P.5.
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Peabody Historical Society.
Salem Evening News
Gave a pageant and play in town
hall, April 11, 1912. Production
was entitled "Scenes from our town's history, Brookesby(now Peabody) a part of old Salem 1626-1708.
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( In) S. E. NApril 12, 1912.
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Peabody Historical Society.
Salem Evening News
Published in August, 1913 "The Elizabeth Whitman mystery at 01d Bell Tavern in Danvers, now Peabody: study of Eliza Wharton, heroine of famous New England romance". It was written by Charles Knowles Bolton.
( In) S. E. N. August 2,1913. P.2
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071 SA3S
Peabody Historical Society.
Salem Evening News
Public greeting given to George Peabody by the citizens of Peabody in Oct., 1856, represented in pageant given by the Historical Society in Town Hall, Sept. 22,1913 in connection with bi-centennial celebration of South Congregational Church. Banners used were identical ones carried at that time.
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(In) S.E.N. Sept. 23,1913. P.2
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Peabody Historical Society.
Salem Evening News
Observed April 19, 1913 by decorating old Lexington monument. Money for this was appropriated by the town. In the evening a meeting was held in Masonic Hall, which was attended by Commander of the G.A.R. et al. Pres- ident Rev. George W. Penniman presid- ed. Speaker of the evening, Capt. Henry N. Comey of Danvers, gave an
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Peabody Historical Society. Cd. 2
Salem Evening News
interesting address on the life of General Grenville M. Dodge of Iowa, a native of Danvers and for years, a resident of Peabody.
( In) S. E. N. April 21, 1913.
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Peabody Historical Society.
Salem Evening News
One of the features of the 200th anniversary of South Congregational Church, held in Town Hall, Sept. 22, 1913 was a pageant given by members of the Historical Society under the direction of Mrs. Lyman P. Osborn. It depicted scenes from our town's history from 1708-1868.
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Peabody Historical Society
Salem Evening News
Met November 11, 1913, Rev. George W. Penniman, presided. Rev. Edward D. Towle of Unitarian Church was speaker of evening. His topic was, "Home life in 1813 and 1913."
(In) S.E. N. November 12, 1913. P.2.
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Peabody Historical Society
Salem Evening News
Received legacy of $1000.00 be- queathed by the will of Mrs. Sarah Proctor Joslin, daughter of the late Abel Proctor, in June 1913.
(In) S.E.N. November 1, 1913. P.5.
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Peabody Historical Society.
Salem Evening News.
Calendar for season 1914-15 was in Salem Evening News of Oct.31.
(In)S.E.N.Oct.31,1914.
P.5.
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Peabody Historical Society.
Salem Evening News.
Held meeting Dec.15. Sidney Perley, of Salem, spoke on the question of where the Roger Williams house stood in Salem.Itvwas where the concrete landing is at the head of the Salem tunnel.Roger Williams came to Salem from Boston in1631.
(In)S.E.N.Dec 16,1914. P.2.
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Peabody Historical Society.
Salem Evening News.
Arthur F. Poole, at meeting of Pea- body Historical Society on Feb.16 ,
1915, told history of old Wallis dis- trict No.1. as it was called.Also told some interesting and amusing stories of school life in early days.
(In)S.E.N.Feb.17,1915. P.2.
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Peabody Historical Society
Salem Evening News
Was presented by Michael T. Ray, painter, a large section of scenic wall paper which he was able to re- move from wall of historic Peabody house, which was renovated. The paper over one hundred years old, was in good condition
(In) S.E.N. March 23, 1915. P.5.
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Peabody Historical Society.
Salem Evening News.
Members and guests of the society celebrated Patriots' Day, April 19,by meeting at the rooms and listening to an address on "Old Concord" by Rev Benjamin Bulkeley of Beverly.
(In )S.E.N.April 20,1915.
P.6.
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Peabody Historical Society.
Salem Evening News.
At meeting on Sept.20 voted to buy the Wingate Merrill house, 35 Washing- ton St. for a permanent home for the society. Price of house, $6000. The society had a fund of $1000. which was used towards the purchase .Lyman P .. Osborn, treasurer of society, subscribed $500. towards the building fund in the name of his late wife, Elizabeth C.
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Peabody Historical Society
Salem Evening News .
Osborn who was secretary of the society, and its most active member for years.
(In)S.E.N.Sept .20,1916.
P.5.
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Peabody History, 1909
Salem Evening News
Year 1909, long remembered as the year of distructive fires. Property loss, by fire, exceeded half a million
of dollars. The greatest loss was
the A.B. Clark Co. 's fire. Number of
old landmarks were burned, notably the one at the corner of Central and Wal-
nut Streets. The fire department was efficient, the equipment being augment-
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Peabody History. Cd. 2
Salem Evening News
ed by the new combination chemical and hose wagon. Street department had new stables erected. Town expend- ed over $50,000.00 in remodeling its municipal light plant. $20,000.00 had been appropriated for another pump for the water works. Land on Spring Pond was purchased for $13,000. Playground movement adopted and put
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Peabody History. Cd. 3
Salem Eventing News
into successful operation. Extensions made on sewerage system. Police force enlarged, patrol wagen added to equip ment. Boston and Northern refused to grant five cent fare to the Willows. Board, for the first time, refused to grant liquor permits. Centennial anniversary of the birth of Lincoln celebrated. High School Alumni re- organized.
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Peabody-History. 1912
Salem Evening News
In the year 1912, Peabody gained in population and in prosperity. Business was good, exceptionally so for a presidential election year. The amount of building exceeded that of 1911 by $75,000 .-. New schoolhouse was opened and town voted to erect another one.
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Peabody House.
Salem Evening News
Remodeled block on Lowell St. pur- chased by John Meagher, was let for a boarding house with a public din- ing room in connection with it and opened under the name of Peabody
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(In) S. E. N. Mar. 7,1911. P.5
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Peabody Improvement Society.
Salem Evening News
Held its annual meeting April 4 and all the officers were re-elected. Treasurer's report showed a balance of $311.00. They improved the grounds at the hospital and furnish ed the cards and buttons that were given out to the school children in the campaign of education among the school children to keep the streets clear and free from waste paper.
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(In) S. E. N. Apr. 5, 1911. P.5
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Peabody Improvement Society.
Salem Evening News
Set out shrubbery and trees
around the High School under their direction and at their expense.
(In) S. E. N. May 10,1911. P.5
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Peabody Institute
Salem Evening News.
Lecture given on Feb.24 at Peabody Institute by Charles W. Furlong on "Venezuela, the Land of Orinoco".
(In)S.E.N.Feb.25,1915. P.2.
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Peabody Institute.
Peabody Enterprise
Lyceum Committee of the Peabody Institute announced a new series of lectures to begin March 12. These lectures are a source of education and entertainment.
(In) P.E. March 2, 1917. P.4
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Peabody Institute.
Peabody Enterprise
On March 29th Payson Smith, Commission er of Education in the state of Massachusetts, gave a very excellent lecture before a large and appreciat ive audience in Peabody Institute Hall, his subject being "Co-operation of Teachers and Parents in Education!
(In) P.E. Mar. 30, 1917. P.5
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Peabody Institute.
Peabody Enterprise
Footlights were installed recently on the stage in the Peabody Institute hall. They were used for the first time June 14, 1920 at the recital given there by the pianoforte pupils of Margaret M. McCarthy.
(In) P.E. June 18, 1920. P.7
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Peabody Institute
On June 16, 1852 notice was received from Mr. Peabody, wishing to donate money for the Institute. In a letter dated July 23, from George Peabody , was enclosed a draft for $20,000 on Messrs. Blake, Ward and Co., Boston, Mass. which amount was loaned at 6%. Later he sent an additional $10,000 do nation. A lot of land was purchased from Eben Sutton, being the westerly part of what was then the Dennison Wallis Estate 70 feet on Main St. ex-
Peabody Institute
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tending back 110 feet, with rights of way 16 feet wide on westerly side and 20 feet in the rear. Price $3000, with the use of 25 feet more land in rear to be used in common with Mrs. Sutton for $100 more. Refusal was taken of the whole Wallis estate for $6500, measuring 135 feet on Main St. and 160 feet from front to rear, with brick dwelling and barn. The corner stone was laid on Aug. 20, 1853, the weather be- ing exceedingly favor-
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Peabody Institute
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able and a large number of people were present. The exercises commenced at 4 P.M., under the direction of the President of the Board of Trustees, Hon. Robert S. Daniels, the committee and guests occupying a raised platform with Tilton's Band in attendance. Af- ter a brief address by Mr. Daniels, the Rev. Milton P. Braman offered pray er. An address followed by Hon.
Alfred A. Abbott. Hon. Abbott Law- rence, at George Peabody's re-
Peabody Institute
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quest addressed the assemblage and then laid the corner stone at the nor thwest angle of the building. Addres es were also made by Hon. Benjamin Se ver, et al. Full reports of the speeches can be found appended to the volume published in 1856
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1853, AUG. 20.
Corner stone of the Peabody Institute Laid by Hon. Abbott Lawrence. Address delivered by Hon.Alfred A. Abbott.
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