Early Files by Jack Sheedy: Barnstable news of old
1882: The snow, the beautiful snow still remains – upon our sidewalks, and the water in the foot path in the middle of the street is over ankle deep.
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1882: The snow, the beautiful snow still remains – upon our sidewalks, and the water in the foot path in the middle of the street is over ankle deep.
1861 Aid to the Sandwich Volunteers: Several of the citizens of this place (Barnstable) contributed liberally to the fund for the purchase of uniforms and equipment for the Sandwich volunteers, over $200 having been raised in the course of a few hours. Judge J. M. Day, and Hon. George Marston, subscribed $25 each, for this purpose. 1871 Decoration Day: One week from to-day is Decoration Day, and our Cape citizens should not let it pass without public observance. We are requested to call upon the citizens of Barnstable to meet at Liberty Hall, in Centreville, on Thursday afternoon next, at 3 o...