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Medford Historical Society Papers, Volume 1., Medford Historical Society. (search)
. J. E. Cleaves, Dr. R. J. P. Goodwin, Miss Fannie E. Bemis. Publication. R. B. Lawrence, Will C. Eddy, Walter H. Cushing, Dr. R. J. P. Goodwin, Charles H. Loomis. Papers and Addresses. David H. Brown, Charles N. Jones, George E. Davenport, John Ward Dean, Charles H. Morss. Historic Sites. L. L. Dame, Miss E. L. Burbank, will C. Eddy, Walter H. Cushing. Genealogy. Allston P. Joyce, Miss E. A. Black, Miss E. S. Hinckley, Charles E. Larkin, David H. Bre W. Crockett, Mrs. Katherine M. Croudis, George A. Croudis, Mrs. Mabel H. Cushing, Samuel. Cushing, Mrs. Samuel. Cushing, Walter F. Cushing, Walter H. Cushing, Mrs. Carrie E. Dame, Lorin L. Dame, Mrs. Isabel A. Davenport, George E. Dean, John W. Dean, Mrs. Lydia E. Delano, George S. De Long, Rev. Henry C. De Long, Mrs. Louise G. Dennison, Edward B. Dinsmore, Miss Jessie M. Doland, Henry B. Dunham, Charles B. Durgin, Miss Annie E.
Medford Historical Society Papers, Volume 1., Medford Historical Society. (search)
ian and Curator. Mary E. Sargent. Standing committees. Membership. Dr. J. E. Cleaves, Dr. R. J. P. Goodwin, Benj. F. Morrison, Geo. O. Foster, Miss Fannie E. Bemis, Miss Annie E. Durgin. Publication. David H. Brown, George E. Davenport, Charles N. Jones, John Ward Dean, Charles H. Loomis. Papers and Addresses. David H. Brown, George E. Davenport, Charles N. Jones, John Ward Dean, Charles H. Morss. Historic Sites. Lorin L. Dame, Walter H. Cushing. George E. Davenport, Charles N. Jones, John Ward Dean, Charles H. Morss. Historic Sites. Lorin L. Dame, Walter H. Cushing. will C. Eddy, John H. Hooper, Miss E. L. Burbank, Mrs. J. M. G. Plummer. Genealogy. Allston P. Joyce, Miss E. A. Black, Miss E. S. Hinckley, Wm. I. Parker, Charles E. Larkin, Miss Hettie F. Wait. Heraldry. Benj. P. Hollis, F. H. C. Woolley, Charles B. Dunham, Dr. J. Edson young, William F. Kingman. Library and Collections. Miss Mary E. Sargent, Miss Agnes W. Lincoln. Walter F. Cushing, Miss Katherine H. Stone, Joseph H. Wheeler, Cleopas B. Johnson, Benj.
Medford Historical Society Papers, Volume 15., Literary Medford. (search)
nglish grammar and composition, and was editor of the Massachusetts Teacher. Ephraim Hunt, at one time superintendent of schools, published a Geometry for Grammar Schools. Charles H. Morss, who held the same position, edited a Book of Fables, by Horace E. Scudder, and the Heroes of Asgard. He has written many papers, Practicability of the Extension of High School Influence, Development of the Public Schools of Medford and a Memorial of Lorin Low Dame, and delivered many lectures. George E. Davenport made a valuable collection of ferns, which he gave to the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, where it is known as the Davenport Herbarium. He wrote for the Botanical Gazette, on botanical nomenclature, many monographs on ferns, on which subject he was a recognized authority. He delivered a lecture with lantern slides, on the Middlesex Fells many times for the benefit of the Fells, and poems and essays of his are to be found in periodicals. Mrs. Josephine L. Richards made herse
Medford Historical Society Papers, Volume 23., The Andover turnpike. (search)
The Andover turnpike. In the October, 1919, issue of the register appears a view of Forest street, originally the Andover turnpike, also Scraps of Paper relative thereto. As this is Turnpike number we show its toll-house by the forethought of the late George E. Davenport, who secured the view long after the old toll-road had become a public highway. The road itself for the six miles from Medford square to Reading line represented an outlay of nearly $50,000. Its proprietors were supposed to make annual return to the State authorities, and are said to have done so concerning their first two years business, being an algebraic sum of minus $250. In not continuing to report, they were not more negligent than others, and probably no more profitable than others. The Andover was a continuation of the Essex turnpike, which seems to have built the portion through Reading. It is said that there was provision for the maintenance of one gate at the county line. Be that as it may,
Medford Historical Society Papers, Volume 26., Mystic Camera Club. (search)
ne 4, 1889, a group of camera fiends met at the home of George L. Stone on Ashland street, with a view to forming an organization. Among those present were George E. Davenport, E. E. Sweeney, J. H. Wheeler, J. F. Johnson, Charles D. Tucker and George L. Stone of Medford, and Henry S. Fisher and E. L. Jenkins of Everett. The officers elected were: President, George L. Stone; Vice-President, George E. Davenport; Secretary and Treasurer, J. F. Johnson. On May 6, 1890, they adopted a Constitution Governing the Mystic Camera Club. For some time the club met at the homes of the members, and then occupied the Legion of Honor Hall. Later they met in Odd Fch 17, 1891, the incorporators being: J. H. Wheeler, J. F. Wade, A. E. Boardman, Will C. Eddy, B. D. B. Bourne, E. H. Balcom, C. D. Tucker, George L. Stone, George E. Davenport, E. E. Sweeney. Outings were arranged to points of historic and picturesque places and largely attended. Local ground was not neglected by the members,
Medford Historical Society Papers, Volume 28., The Society's Meetings, season of 1923-24. (search)
Society's Meetings, season of 1923-24. October 15. Unfavorable weather conditions—dense fog in evening. Mr. Wilson Fiske gave an interesting talk upon Hudson River, to small attendance of twelve. November 19. The printed copy of Mr. George E. Davenport's lecture on Middlesex Fells having been presented to the Society, Former President Will C. Eddy read the same and illustrated it with slides, some of which were Mr. Davenport's. Twenty-five, including visitors, were present. DecemberMr. Davenport's. Twenty-five, including visitors, were present. December 17. Thirty-five were present, including Miss Bell (teacher) and twelve girl scouts. Professor Gilmer of Tufts College gave illustrated talk on John Brown. January 7, 1924. An adjourned meeting was held to hear reports on by-laws and nominations, but no action was taken as but eight were present. January 21. A very high wind and cold evening, barely a quorum present at annual meeting. Reports were made, amendment to by-laws regarding dues passed and officers elected. Meetings deferre