The Bard of Federal Street - D. A. ... March 8, 2016January 7, 2017 Phil Martin David A. Conner's foray into "historical fiction" makes for some interesting reading. The line between fact and fancy in his ... READ MORE
The Scribe's Homestead Still Stands February 29, 2016December 24, 2016 Phil Martin The residence of David A. Conner, Milton's correspondent for the Milford Chronicle, still stands on Federal Street. READ MORE
The "Bathing Machine" - what will t... February 20, 2016January 7, 2017 Phil Martin It's hard to believe, but modesty demanded a solution for female bathers in Victorian times - the "bathing machine." READ MORE
Hints of a life in an album of post... February 10, 2016January 7, 2017 Phil Martin Fannie Leonard's postcard collection was large, and clues to her life may be found there. READ MORE
Lydia Ann Black's Graduation Photo February 4, 2016January 7, 2017 Phil Martin Lydia Ann Black, later Lydia B. Cannon, graduated Milton High School in 1907. She was photographed with her classmates. READ MORE
Big Hats January 30, 2016January 7, 2017 Phil Martin Big hats, eight Milton women, and Easter 1908 READ MORE
Captain Lacey's Narrow Escape January 23, 2016January 7, 2017 Phil Martin Captain Frank Lacey knew the risks of the mariner's life. In February of 1908, he nearly lost his. READ MORE
1907 Transcriptions Completed - Chr... January 18, 2016January 7, 2017 Phil Martin As of today, all Milton News letters from the Milford Chronicle, 1901 – 1907, have been transcribed, annotated and ... READ MORE
Symbols in the Windows - article av... January 12, 2016January 7, 2017 Phil Martin I have just added Symbols in the Windows to the blog, an essay on the meaning of the many symbols found on the emblems of the ... READ MORE
Before the steeple came down..... January 8, 2016January 7, 2017 Phil Martin Before the makeover of 1906, the Milton M. P. Church had a tall steeple. READ MORE