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In Search of Milton’s Story

Year: 2015

The Beginnings of Milton's Garment ...

November 18, 2015January 7, 2017
Phil Martin
We are fond today of the alliterative “four B’s” as a succinct statement of Milton’s industries, past ... READ MORE
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John Magee's Barber Shop

November 10, 2015January 7, 2017
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John Magee was one of Milton's several barbers. READ MORE
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Dona's Album: Part 1 available

November 8, 2015January 7, 2017
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The Fire of August 12, 1909

November 2, 2015January 7, 2017
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The destructive fire of August 13, 1909 was reported by many newspapers across the country, but not always with the facts straight. READ MORE
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The Sunday School girls

October 27, 2015January 7, 2017
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The rightmost window on the east wall of the Lydia B. Cannon Museum was funded by a class of Sunday School students. READ MORE
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Sexism and Racism in the Early 20th...

October 25, 2015October 25, 2015
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I feel compelled to call readers’ attention to the advisory I have permanently posted under the Milton News heading. ... READ MORE
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Retiring the Debt

October 24, 2015
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In 1906, the little building that had housed the Milton Methodist Protestant congregation since 1857 received a major ... READ MORE
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Beginnings....

October 24, 2015
Phil Martin
It is time to open this blog to interested parties. The main static pages will be continually added to, especially the pages ... READ MORE
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