. King's handbook of Springfield, Massachusetts : a series of monographs, historical and descriptive. P -o. 326 KINGS HANDBOOK OF SPRINGFIELD. ness, became a partner in the newspaper-house of Marshall Bessey & Co.,who had succeeded to the business of Brockett. This was in 1857. In1861 Mr. Powers, with his twin brother Lucius H. Powers, bought interest in the concern ; the firm then adopting the style of L. & Brother. Mr. Powers was born in this city, Jan. 15, 1837, andis one of its most popular and public-spirited citizens. He has often held,and continues to hold, many posi
. King's handbook of Springfield, Massachusetts : a series of monographs, historical and descriptive. P -o. 326 KINGS HANDBOOK OF SPRINGFIELD. ness, became a partner in the newspaper-house of Marshall Bessey & Co.,who had succeeded to the business of Brockett. This was in 1857. In1861 Mr. Powers, with his twin brother Lucius H. Powers, bought interest in the concern ; the firm then adopting the style of L. & Brother. Mr. Powers was born in this city, Jan. 15, 1837, andis one of its most popular and public-spirited citizens. He has often held,and continues to hold, many positions of trust among the money-making,public, and charitable institutions of the city. During the years 1862, 1867,and 1869, he was a member of the common council, and in 1874 and 1875he was an alderman. In 1878 he was elected mayor of Springfield, an officewhich he held two terms. He was the youngest executive officer ever electedin the city. Mr. Powers was one of the prime movers in organizing theHampden-park Association ; and as a mark of appreciation of his successfulmanagement, he was pres
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