The Worcester book : a diary of noteworthy events in Worcester, Massachusetts, from 1657 to 1883 . e in which Mr. Bancroftwas born is still standing on Salisbury street, near the Highland .School,and is now the residence of John B. Pratt. 675 1859. Dr. George B. Wiiidship lectured on Physical Cul-ttire. In Washburn Hall. L)r. Windship was an enthusiast on the subject rtfphysical training; by practice he was enabled to lift a weight of 2007pounds. He died Sept. 12, 1876. October 4. 676 1831. Celebration of the himdredth anniversary of theIncorporation of the Cotnity. By the Worcester County His
The Worcester book : a diary of noteworthy events in Worcester, Massachusetts, from 1657 to 1883 . e in which Mr. Bancroftwas born is still standing on Salisbury street, near the Highland .School,and is now the residence of John B. Pratt. 675 1859. Dr. George B. Wiiidship lectured on Physical Cul-ttire. In Washburn Hall. L)r. Windship was an enthusiast on the subject rtfphysical training; by practice he was enabled to lift a weight of 2007pounds. He died Sept. 12, 1876. October 4. 676 1831. Celebration of the himdredth anniversary of theIncorporation of the Cotnity. By the Worcester County Historical Society. A procession marchedto the Old South Church, where an address was delivered by Davis. A dinner was served at ICstabrooks hotel. October 5. 677 1843. Death of \\illiam ohi. He was born in Worcester, Sept. 26, 1802; graduated at Harvard Col-lege, 1822; edited the ^•Ai,-S and with C. C. Baldwin, published thell^orctshT AIc7gaz!)u\ He was a , 1S36-7 and of Worcester was published in 1S37. October 6. 678 1806. Thomas Street 0|) MlHTHlM-ACE or <;K( liASf IIOPT. NOTEWORTHY EVENTS. I I ] This street was laid out and given to the town by Isaiah Thomas. Thefollowing memorandum was found in one of his almanacs: , 6. Finished work on the ne\\- street. The Selectmen came andsurveyed it and laid it out in form. The Eight Infantry company, un-der arms, commanded by (.apt. Klagg, marched through it, halted onthe bridge, and discharged three vollies. The gentlemen of the streetprepared a large tub and two pails full of excellent piiuih, and the Se-lectmen, at the request of those present, and in conformity to their ov\ nproposal, named the street Thomas street. The Infantry company hadas much punch as they chose to drink, and all jireseiit. Three cheerswere given, and the company marched off 679 J829. Harrison Ciray Otis ami Ivlward E\t;rett visited theCatde Show in Worcester. 150 yoke of oxen were driven
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