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Poor, Nathan H. Leather Company.
Salem Evening News
Built an addition to its factory and erected an iron water tower. Abraham Lummus did the carpenter work. The plant was equipped with the automatic sprinkler system.
(In) S.E. N. June 26,1907.
P.5
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071 SA3S
Poor, Nathan H. Leather Company.
Salem Evening News
P. J. Woods and Company sold for Nathan
Messengeser and Barnet Becobsky, the
two family house of eight rooms and
5000 ft. of land, 32 Mason St.,
to Nathan H. Poor Leather CO. who
In Basement bought for
investment and improve- men t. ( In) S. E. N. Mar. 15,1911. P.5
071 P31PE
Poor, Nathan H. Leather Company
Peabody Enterprise
Made specialty of velvet leather. Their black velvet was considered second to none. Good black velvet considered hard skin to produce. Got out large orders in October 1913.
(In) Pea. Enterprise Oct. 10, 1913. P.4
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Poor, Nathan H. Leather Company
Salem Evening News.
Sheepskin manufacturers complained to commission of public works about water furnished by the town and of large percentage of iron it contain- ed which was detrimental to manufac- ture of sheepskins.
(In)S.E.N.Dec.3,1914. P.2. (In )S.E.N. Dec.4,1914. P.5.
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071 P31PE
Poor, Nathan H. Leather Co.
Peabody Enterprise
Is to build a new drying shed at its plant, to measure 100x32x7. ft.
(In) P.E. June 23, 1916.
P.8
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Poor, Nathan H. Leather Co.
Peabody Enterprise
Edward H. Porter Construction Co. was awarded the contract to construct a two story addition to the Nathan H. Poor Leather Co., at the corner of Sawyer St. and Railroad Ave. The bd called for a building 48' by 64' .
(In) P.E. Sept. 22, 1922. p.l.
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071 so8s
Post Office.
So.
Panvers Wizard 1862
Ladies entrance-the lady visitors to
the office are in favor of an entrance exclusively for themselves.
( In) Wizard June 11, 1862.
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071 SOgs
Post Office.
So. Danvers Wizard Mr. Woodbury has forwarded his resigna- tion to Washington, D. C.
(In) Wizard May 21, 1862.
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O U1
Post Office -( So. Danvers.)
Sd. Danvers Wizard
Comes in third class with a salary of $1400.00 per year for the Post- master.
( In) Wizard September 28, 1864.
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071 P31P
Post office staff
Peabody Press
Entire post office staff, including sub stitutes and special men attended the supper served Nov. 17, 1892. Post-mas- ter Jackson acted as toast-master of the evening.
(In) Press Nov. 19, 1892. p.4.
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071 P31P
Post Office
Peabody Press
Post Office changed from the Allen's Building to the Upton's Building, July 30, 1873.
( In) Press July 30, 1873.
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071 P31P
Post Office .
Peabody Press
Postmaster General ordered the estab- lishment of a new Post Office at Rock- ville, and appointed Charles Shaw Post master. The name of the new office is " South Peabody."
(In) Press Nov. 3, 1875.
In Basement.
071 P31P
Post Office.
Peabody Press
Was advanced to second class office, making the post master's salary $2000. 00, and the government paying
the running expenses.
(In) Press June 21,1882. P.1
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071 P31P
Post Office.
Peabody Press
Signal Service has sent to Postmaster Jackman two weather maps showing the lines of an approaching storm and cold wave and the directions. These maps will be received morning and evening and will be posted in the office.
(In) Press Feb. 16, 1889.
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071 P31P
Post Office
Peabody Press
Postmaster Jackman's salary was fixed at $2000 following the official list of revision of salaries. The office was made second-class, the government paying all the rent and fixings.
(In) Press June 29, 1889. p.l.
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071 SÅ3S
Post Office.
Salem Evening News.
On Nov.8, Postmaster Dennis Dullea invited the cooperation of Civic organizations, newspapers and other mediums of publicity in efforts to improve local service and at the same time reduce its cost.
(In)S.E.N. Nov.8,1915. P.8.
071 SA35
Post Office
Salem Evening News.
Clerks and carriers of the postoffice enjoyed a very fine oyster supper Feb.3. Post Office Inspector Willian F. Carlin came upon a real "Oyster farm" down south and shipped a two gallon can to the boys at the local office.
(In)S.E.N.Feb.4,1916. P.5.
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071 SA3S
Post Office.
Salem Evening News
At the meeting of the Board of Trade, Nov. 1, 1905, it was resolved that the best possible site in town for the United States Post Office was in the building about to be erected by Thomas H. O'Shea, at the corner of Main and Foster St; that the present quarters were thoroughly unfit and that a rental of $1300. a year for
1m Basement.
071 SA3S
Post Office. cd. 2
Salem Evening News
the proposed quarters was a distinct ly low rental.
(In) S.E.N. Nov. 2, 1905.
P.4
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071 SA3S
Post Office.
Salem Evening News
Letter carriers and clerks at the Post Office celebrated the 15th anniversary of the introduction of the free delivery service in Peabody, by holding a social gathering and dinner at the home of Arthur Elliot; one of the original carriers, on Main St.
Nov. 1, 1905. During the evening two of the carriers, Joseph F. Wiggin and
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071 SA3S
Post Office. cd. 2
Salem Evening News
Thomas P. Hanley, who were married during the summer, were presented engravings by the company.
(In) S.E.N. Nov. 2, 1905.
P.2
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Post Office.
In Basement.
Salem Evening News
Opened for business in its new
quarters, in the new O'Shea building of which the Government took a ten years' lease, Jan. 12, 1907.
(In) S.E.N. Jan. 12, 1907.
071 SA3S
Post Office.
Salem Evening News
Busiest Christmas in the history of the local Postoffice. Foreign money orders outnumbered those of last year by 100 and over $5000.00 was sent ab- road in one week. Postmaster Wiley hired three extra carriers and a team was employed to assist in the delivery of packages. Clerks forced to work late nights to keep the mail moving.
In Basement.
(In) S.E.N. Dec. 24, 1909. P.6
071 SA3S
Post Office.
Salem Evening News
Humphrey inverted arc lamps, burn- ing gas, were substituted for electric lights, in the Post Office, and were a big improvement.
(In) S. E. N. Jan. 21, 1911.
P.5
In Basement
071 SÅ3S
Post Office.
Salem Evening News
Amount of foreign money orders
issued from this office for the year ending March 31,1911 was $84,000.00. (In) S. E. N. May 22, 1911. P.5
In Basement
071 SA3S
Post Office.
Salem Evening News
Postmaster Wiley gave a hearing Jan. 11,at the office, to a committee from Lake Shore Park and Barthlomew St. on their petition for a free delivery in those districts. Rep- resentative O'Connell was present.
( In) S.E. N. Jan. 12, 1911. P.5
In Basement.
071 SA3S
Post Office.
Salem Evening News
Was one of the fifty postoffices selected by Postmaster General Hitchcock as depositories which would open for postal savings on June 19,
( In) S.E.N. June 22, 1911. P.1-5
In Basement.
071 SA3S
Post Office.
Salem Evening News
Postal savings system opened at
the Post Office June 19th. Deposit were received daily from & A.M. to 7:30 P.M.
( In) S.E.N June 19, 1911. P.5
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071 SA38
Post Office
Salem Evening News
November 1, 1911, was the twenty- first anniversary of the intro- duction of free delivery system in the town.
(In) S.E.N. November 2, 1911. P.5.
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071 SA3S
Post Office.
Salem Evening News
Circulars containing information for depositors in the Postal Savings Bank to be opened in town June 19th were received at the Post Office. An itemized account is given in this item.
(In) S.E.N. May 27, 1911. P.5
In Basement.
071 SA3S
Post Office.
Salem Evening News
Business at Post Office for the year ending Dec. 31, 1911 showed an increase in every branch, over 1910.
(In) S. E.N. Jan. 12, 1912.
P.12
In Basement.
071 SA38
Post Office
Salem Evening News
Change in the national administra- tion brought change in local post- master. Dennis J. Dullea assumed that office on August 1, 1913 suo- ceeding Captain William F. Wiley. Office had been held by a veteran of Civil war ever since close of war. Christmas week 1913 under par- cel post system, over 100,000 mail matter passed
lu Basement
pieces of
through the office.
071 SA 38
Post Office
Cd. 2.
Salem Evening News
(In) S.E.N. December 31, 1913. P.9.
In Basement
071 SA 38
Post Office(Department)
Salem Evening News
Meeting of the Post office clerks and carriers from all parts of the County was held in K. of C. Hall January 10, under the auspices of Branch 126, United National
Association of Civil Service Employees of this town. The Hamil bill, pending in Congress, which provided for the retirement of
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071 SA 38
Post Office (Department)
Cd. 2.
Salem Evening News
Federal Employees, with pension was discussed.
(In) S. E. N. January 12, 1914. P.5.
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071 SASS
Postoffice.
Salem Evening News.
Arrangements for two deliveries of mail each day at Lake Shore Park, Overlea and Bartholomew Street were completed June 8.
(In)S.E.N. June 9,1914. P.2.
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071 SA3S
Post Office
Salem Evening News
Dennis J. Dullea, Postmaster gave notice August 6, 1914 that parcel post service between France, Germany and United States was suspended un- til further notice.
(In) S.E. N. August 6, 1914. P.2.
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071 SA3S
Potter Barn.
Salem Evening News
Old Potter barn on Jacobs St. owned by Mary M. L. Samson, was remodeled by her into a block of tenements.
(In) S.E.N. April 12,1911. P.5
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Pottery
Ca. 2.
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Southwicks did more at this work than any other family within our knowledge. William Osborn, the first of the named, was spoken of as a potter. His descen dants for four generations certainly showed their regard for their ancestor by sticking to his employment.
( In) Danvers Centennial Book. In safe.
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Pottery
Class of coarse ware, known as Danvers (or Peabody ) crockery, was coeval with the existence of the town. For forty years it was made extensively. It was then thrown out of use by articles of more strenght and beauty, procured at less expense from abroad -- though for many purposes it found favor with those accustomed to its use. The clay on the margin of Waters River was found particularly well adapted to this manufac ture The Osborns and
071 P31P
Peck and Pound Party for the Poor.
Peabody Press
"Peck and Pound Party" was held, by the Ladies' Benevolent Society. A large supply of groceries was con- tributed by the citizens. Donations of money and fuel were also gratefully received.
(In) Press May 10, 1876.
In Basement.
071 SA 38
Prescott, Rev. Benjamin
Salem Evening News
November 6, 1711 committee was ap- pointed to inquire after candidates and invite them to preach. In Feb. 1712, Rev. Benjamin Prescott was settled as first pastor of South Congregational Church. He occupied pulpit of this church for forty- five years. His ordination occurred after final separation from First Church, Sept. 23, 1713, two
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071 SA38
Prescott, Rev. Benjamin
Cd. 2
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Salem Evening News
hundred years ago Sept. 23, 1913. Rev. Mr. Prescott was born Sept. 16, 1687. Was graduated from Har- vard in 1709, died May 28, 1777. He published a number of pamph- lets, one when he was eighty-one years old. During his long minis- try he was in almost constant con- troversy with the church regarding his salary, which was not paid ex- cept in part.
071 SA3S
Prescott, Rev. Benjamin
cd. 3
Salem Evening News
He was involved in litigation to recover it.
(In) S.E.N. September 20
1913.
(P.S.)
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071 PZIPE
Prescott, Rev. Benjamin.
Peabody Enterprise
On Sept. 23, 1913 the Tablet erected in memory of Rev. Benjamin Prescott on the "Parson Prescott burial lot" on Tremont St. is to be unveiled by Miss Elizabeth Winchester, daughter of Mrs. Charles Winchester who is a direct descendant of the first pastor of the South Church, Rev. Benjamin
Prescott. The unveiling is to be
Im Basenokt
071 P31PE
Prescott, Rev. Benjamin.
Peabody Enterprise
conducted during the period when the 200th anniversary of the founding of the South Church is to be observed
(In) Peabody Enterprise Sept. 19,1913 P.1
In Bagembet
071 SA3S
Prescott, Rev. Benjamin
Salem Evening News
On Tuesday Sept. 23, 1913, a tablet was erected in memory of Rev. Benj. Prescott on "Parson Prescott" burial lot on Tremont St., Was unveiled by Miss Elizabeth Winchester, daughter of Mrs. Charles Winchester, direct descendant of first pastor of South
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Congregational Church. This was one of features of the 200th anniversary of church
(In) S.E.N. Sept. 24, 1913. P.5.
071 S08S
Prescott, Juletta
So. Danvers Wizard
Appointed teacher in the Bowditch
Grammar School to replace Mary H.
Graves.
Miss Prescott graduated from
High School with the class of '64.
(In) Wizard Oct. 24, 1866.
In Baapment.
071 SÅ3S
Proctor Family.
Salem Evening News
Prominent in North Shore affairs since witchcraft times, for one of them was executed for witchcraft not far from Blubber Hollow. Proctor St.,Salem, which runs through a leather section of the city, is named for the Proctors. The Proctors
best known to the leather trade, how- ever, were they who carried on the
In Basement
071 SA3S
Proctor Family,
cd.2
Salem Evening News
leather trade in Peabody for more than half a century. Abel Proctor, who was born in 1800, engaged in business as a tanner in 1825 and he was succeeded by his son, Thomas E. Proctor in 1862, who built up the Proctor tannery which was considered by the old school of tanners to be the finest currying establishment in
In Basement
071 SA3S
Proctor Family. cd. 3
Salem Evening News
the United States. Some of its ad- vantages, which amazed old school
tanners, amused tanners of 1908, who are used to modern methods. The shop was 200 x 34 feet and had 200 windows, a tremendous expanse of glass to the old school tanners. In its basement was a brick floor, graded to the center so that the water ran off through a
In Basement.
071 SA38
Proctor Family, cd. 4
Salem Evening News
drain. The elevator had safety dev- ices, though its cable was big enough to hold a 500 ton ship, the tanners
who had been to sea said. The factory used 15,000 gallons of water per day, the water coming from an elevated tank. An overflow pipe ran into the engine room and when the water began to run into the engine room, the
In Basement
071 SA3S
Proctor Family. Ca. 5
Salem Evening News
the engineer knew it was time to stop pumping. In 1908 an electric bell was installed which indicated it was time to shut the pump on the water tank. Beneath two 60 H. P. boilers 800 pounds of coal were burn- ed daily. The engine was built by Balcomb and Jennings of Peabody. There was steam heat in the factory
In Basemeut
071 SA3S Proctor Family. cd. 6
Salem Evening News
and a firehose, also a chute into the basement through which leather could be dumped right from a team. Many of these advantages were commonplace in 1908, but the tanners of the old school thought them excellent. The
Proctors gave up leather making in
Peabody a number of years ago. There are still Proctors in the Boston leather trade, however.
In Basement
(In) S. E. N. Feo. 21, 1908. P.3
071 P31P
Proctor, Abel
Peabody Press
Son of Johnson Proctor and brother to John W. Proctor, and a descendent of John Proctor of the witchcraft delusion Born Mar. 28, 1800 in Peabody, which was then part of Danvers, near Proctors Crossing, Lowell St. Began business at Danversport with Hathorne Porter, later starting a tannery in Peabody. Was the first from this city to open a leather
In Bagement.
071 P31P
Proctor, Abel
C. 2.
Peabody Press
store in Boston, being senior partner of the firm of Proctor and Kendall in that city in 1842. In 1852 the firm of Abel Proctor and Son was formed and in 1862 he became a special partner with his son Thomas E. Retired from busi- ness in 1877. Married Lydia Porter Em- erson and their golden wedding anniver- sary would have occurred in May 1880.
In Basemedt
071 P31P
Proctor, Abel
Cd. 3.
Peabody Press
Abel Proctor Hook and Ladder Company was named after him. He died at his residence on Sewall St. Dec. 30, 1879 ( where the Sutton Home now is. )
(In) Press Dec. 31, 1879. p. 4.
In Basement.
071 P31PE
Proctor, Henry H.
Peabody Enterprise Of Lowell St. died Apr. 23, 1921.
(In) P.E. Apr. 29, 1921. p.8.
In Basement
071 P31P
Proctor, Henry H.
Peabody Press
An entertainment was given Monday evening, November 1, 1880 at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Henry H. Proctor, 113 Lowell St. in aid of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to children.
(In) Press Nov. 3, 1880. P.5
In Badenseht.
071 P31P
Proctor, Henry H.
Peabody Press
Entertained, as his guests, Dr. J. H. Reynolds and father, March 14, 1876.
(In) Press March 15, 1876.
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071 P31P
Proctor, Henry H.
Peabody Press
Had as his guest Monday, Feb. 21, 18'76 Dr. Reynolds, the noted temperance re- former .
(In) Press Feb. 23, 1876.
In Basement
071 P31P
Proctor, Henry H.
Peabody Press.
Purchased the home of the late Joseph Fairfield, Lowell St. (In) Press Feb. 1, 1871.
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071 P31P
Proctor, Henry H.
Peabody Press
Teachers of the High and Center Scho- ols with other guests were sumptuous- ly entertained Wednesday June 23, 1880 by Mr. and Mrs. H.H. Proctor, at their beautiful residence on Lowell St.
(In) Press June 30, 1880. p.4.
Proctor, Henry M.
Salem Evening News
A native of Peabody, son of the late John W. and Mary I. Proctor, died at the residence of his son, Dr. Frank I. Proctor, at the latter's home in Wellesley. He was in his 81st year.
S.E.N. April 25, 1921. P.2
071 P31P
Proctor, Mrs. Henry . H.
Peabody Press
Declined to serve as member of the School Committee.
(In) Press March 29, 1876.
In Basement
071 S08S
Proctor, Henry H.
So. Danvers Wizard
Married Ellen A. Perkins Sept 1, 1863 by Rev. Mr. Barber.
(In) Wizard Sept. 2, 1863.
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071 SA38
Proctor's Brook.
Salem Evening News 1908
Before the tanneries became so over- powering the alewives came up the brook in shoals. They were stopped at the milldam at Wallis St. and were caught in buckets, baskets, or any- thing that would hold them. Three days of the week were open for catching
fish, and on the off days the life of the alewive man was made miserable by
In Basement.
071 SASS
Proctor's Brook, Cd. 2
Salem Evening News
the boys. The fish have long since vanished from this stream, but in 1857 a few came up the brook as far as Grove St.
(In) S. E.N. May 10,1908. Salem Sunday News.
In Basement.
071 SASS
Pumping Station.
Salem Evening News.
At town meeting of April 13,$1500. was appropriated for making altera- tions in the old pumping station so it could be used as a repair shop by water department.
( In)S.E.N.April 13,1915.
P.7.
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Pump at water works
Salem Evening News
The new Allis-Chalmers pump of 7,500,000 gallons daily capacity has completed its official test and has been accepted by the city.
.
S.E.N
Feb. 16, 1921. P.7
Public Safety, Committee of
Salem Evening News .
Twenty-five riot guns and ammunition have been received by Committee on Public Safety.
S.E.N. Apr. 17, 1917. P.5
071 P31P 1
Pump.
Peabody Press
On Central St. had not been in use for a long time and certainly was no ornament to the street in its neglect ed and decayed condition. (In) Peabody Press July 12,1882. P. J.
In Basemert.
Pump for water works
Salem Evening News
City fathers refuse to buy a new 1 pump. he vote was 5 to 5 and means an advance in insurance rates.
S.".N. Oct. 31, 1919. P.7
071 soas
Putnam, Thomas I.
So Danvers Wizard Married Mary A. Collins Oct. 17, 1866 by Rev. Mr. Barbour.
( In) Wizard Oct. 24, 1866.
In Basement
071 P31P
Putnam, Thomas J.
Peabody Press
Was assistant Librarian in the Congressional Library, Washington, D. C.
(In) Press Feb. 9, 1876.
In Basement.
071 D23D
Railroads.
Danvers Courier
South Reading Railroad. Present
claims of road to next legislature with view to obtain charter. (In) D. C. Nov. 29, 1845.
In Basement
071 D23D
Railroads.
Danvers Courier
Railroad meeting on securing a rail- road from Salem through South Danvers, Lynn, Saugus, to Malden, Lawrence to Boston.
In Basement.
(In) D. C. Dec. 13, 1845.
071 D23D
Railroads.
Denvers Courier
Three projects of railroad from Salem through Danvers to be presented to Legislature.
In Basement
(In) D. C. Dec. 13, 1845.
077 D23D
Railroads.
Danvers Courier
New railroad to Boston.
( In) D.C. July 19, 1845.
In Basement.
071 D23D
Railroads.
Danvers Courier
Georgetown and Danvers Railroad Corp. held meeting in South Danvers.
(In) D. C. July 26, 1845.
In Basement.
071 DŻ3D
Railroads.
Danvers Courier
Election for all those in favor of an Independent railroad.
(In) D. C. Nov. 8, 1845.
In Basement
071 D23D
Railroads.
Danvers Courier
Danvers railroad.
(In) D.C. June 28, 1845.
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071 D23D
Railroads.
Danvers Courier
Branch railroad discussed and acted upon at town meeting.
(In) D. C. June 28, 1845.
In Basement
071 D23D
Railroads.
Danvers Courier
Railroad surveys for the location of the Essex Railroad through our village
(In) D.C. July 4, 1846.
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071 D23D
Railroads, Danvers, Mass. Cd. 1.
Danvers Courier
Six railroads petitioned for, to be located between Danvers and Salem,
passing up North River.
Railroads referred to :-
In Basement
Winnisiment, by Thomas H. Perkins et al
Georgetown, by Elias Putnam et al.
077 D23D
Railroads, Danvers, Mass. Cd. 2.
Danvers Courier
Six railroads petitioned for ...
South Reading, by S.O. Richardson eta Essex, by Joseph Cabot et al.
Eastern Railroad Branch, Directors of Eastern Railroad.
In Basement.
071 D23D
Railroads, Danvers, Mass. Cd. 3.
Danvers Courier
Six railroads petitioned for ...
Malden Branch, David Pingree et al.
(In) D.C. May 2, 1846.
In Basement
071 D23D
Railroads.
Danvers Courier
Salem and Malden railroad.
E. H. Derby against granting a charter. Hon. Rufus Choate in favor of it. (In) D.C. Feb. 21, 1846.
In BARAment
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071 D23D
Railroads.
Danvers Courier Railroad charters.
(In) D. C. Jan. 24, 1846.
In Basement.
071 D23D
Railroads.
Danvers Courier
Annual report to the legislature. Dan- vers and Georgetown railroad corpora- tion in flourishing condition. (In) D.C. March 28, 1846.
In Basement.
Railroads.
Danvers Centennial Book
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For many years Danvers struggled hard for railroad accommodation. She had to contend with the moneyed aristocracy of the Commonwealth. Through mistaken influences, the Eastern Railroad was located across the water to East Boston and through the tunnel at Salem, both of which
cd.2
Railroads
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Danvers Centennial Book
were egregious errors. A determinat- ion was formed to constrain the travel in that direction, but it was found no go; the people were not be be driven where they did not incline to go. Finally a land route was opened from Salem through Danvers, to Boston; which, if the people of
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Railroads. cd. 3
Danvers Centennial Book
Danvers had been wise enough to keep within their own control, as they should have done, would have greatly benefited them and equally annoyed the Eastern Road; but they were outwitted, and the boon escaped
their grasp. Two other roads were laid out through the town, toward the Merrimack, where but one was
Railroads
cd. 4
Danvers Centennial Book.
needed. A million dollars was laid out where half a million would have done better, if it had been judiciously expended.
( In) Centennial Celebration Book.
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071 D23D
Railroad accident.
Danvers Courier
Railroad accident was caused by break-
ing an axle of the tender of the Ports
mouth train. Cars thrown off the
track, rails torn up. Norone injured.
( In) D. C. March 28, 1846.
In Basement
071 P31P
Railroad Accident.
Pea body Press.
On Dec. 6,1869 a switch-rod broke on the So. Reading Branch R. R. , causing a part of the train to follow in the wake of the engine, resulting in tearing away part of the station platform, tearing up rails and throwing the engine off the track. No personal injury re- sulted. Damage estimated at about $800.00 .
( In) Press Dec. 8, 1869.
in Basethoot
071 P31P
Railroad Accident.
Peabody Press
Collision of trains on the Eastern Railroad at Revere, Mass. A scene of wreck and ruin. Twenty-four
persons killed outright. Forty wounded. Train on fire. Men and women scalded to death. George W. Bancroft, of the firm of C. C. Farwell and Co. of Peabody, killed.
In Barament.
(In) Press August 30,1871.
071 SA3S
Railroad Crossings
Salem Evening News
Public Service Commission notified the town counsel that they were looking into the need of flagmen at the Newbury Street railroad crossings in West Peabody as peti- tioned for by the board of select- men.
(In) S.E. N. February 20, 1914. P.5.
In Basomer
Railroad crossings
Salem Evening News
Public service commission orders the B.& M. railroad to maintain flagmen at the Newbury St. grade crossings.
S.E.N. Oct. 4, 1919. P.1
071 P31P
Railroads.
Peabody Press.
On April 8, 1871, a train, on the Boston, Hartford and Erie Railroad, was thrown from the track at Read- ville, caused by the spreading of the rails. Two of the forward cars went down an embankment, seriously injuring four passengers and bruis- ing twenty more. Alice H. Nelson of Peabody was on the train, but being the rear cars escaped
in one of injury. (In) Press April 12, 1871
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