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Weekly Update

2/20/2021

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​Greetings one and all!  The winter storm that has paralyzed so much of the south and central United States left little more than a mess here in Easton.  Two days of very light snow amounted to not much more than a few inches here, and there is some blue sky above us.  For those of you who choose to spend winter in much warmer climates, I’ve attached a photo taken this morning of Shovel Shop Pond.  The snow on the trees is certainly a pretty sight.  If you look closely, you can see people ice fishing on the snow-covered pond.  During this past week, temps have been cold enough to freeze the ice thick enough for several ice fishermen, and provided skating opportunities for some pond hockey players.
 
Society member and good friend Rich Eastman contacted me following last week’s update, and after he did a little “sleuthing ” was able to track down D. B. White.  Here is what we have found out since.
 
Daniel Billings White (1828-1920) was the 7th child (out of ten children!) born to Colonel Alanson White (1793-1883) and wife Rebecca (Billings) White (1797-1857).  Colonel (in the Easton Militia records, Lt. Colonel) White was born in Easton and lived for many years in a house near the present 104 Turnpike Street / Marisa Drive area.  Unfortunately, his house and surrounding farm no longer survives.  He fought in the War of 1812, and served as a State Representative in 1850.  He served in the Easton Militia Company for many years, and is one of a handful of Easton men to attain a high rank.  Among the couples large family was Guilford White, who had a very successful Boston legal practice, and Daniel, who must have studied medicine, but where and with whom I have not been able to determine.  By the mid 1800’s Daniel was producing or bottling medicine, probably in a room of his father’s house or in a small building on the property.  He met, and married in 1859 Eliza Hatch (1834-1914) and moved to Marshfield, Ma. where his wife was from.  Rich Eastman found a Marshfield census record for August 1865 that lists Daniel, his wife Eliza, and children Danial (6), Lyman (3), both born in Marshfield, and Ella (1) who was born in Abington, Ma.  In the census Daniel is listed as a “dealer in medicine.”  He appears to continue in that line of work until his retirement.  He died in Braintree, Ma and is buried in Hingham, Ma.
 
I have attached a photo of all three of the D. B. White bottles in the Museum’s collection, all from Easton, and with this new research can be dated to the 1850’s.  Two of the bottles have paper labels, and the third bottle features a beautifully done embossing in the glass, and is probably the earliest of the three bottles.  Thanks Rich, for shedding some light on our Eastondale doctor!
 
Until next week,
Frank
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Hello! June closes with a beautiful weekend of sun and warm, summer temperatures. This weekend would be terrific for sunning on the beach, working in the yard, cooking out, or taking in a ball game.

Sixty-five years ago that is exactly what was going on at Frothingham Park. In the summer of 1957, someone took a photo of a baseball game being played at Frothingham. The photo is taken from the hill near the Sheridan Street gate, and overlooks the outfield towards home plate. Though the photo is printed in black and white, one can easily see why playing ball at Frothingham Park is such a special experience! The field is well manicured, the basepaths smooth, the infield and outfield grass short and sturdy. Dozens of people are watching from the concrete stands. Others find the shade of the beautiful trees is the best place to watch from. Since the trees are well leafed out, I think this might be a summer game, perhaps our beloved Easton Huskies. How many of us have trekked to the Park to watch the Huskies, or our Oliver Ames High School teams, or Little League teams play? Even better, how many of us played in any of those games? With its beautiful baseball field, shade trees, natural beauty, and welcoming water fountain, Frothingham Park has no equal when it comes to a great place for sports. Today the Park is still a wonderful place to play in, or watch a baseball game. This photo, taken from approximately the same location as the 1957 photo, looks over that same green outfield towards the area of home plate. The field itself, aptly named for the late Robert "Buddy" Wooster who took such great care of the field, the park, and played games there, is as nicely kept as ever. The trees have matured since that 1957 photo was taken, providing even more beauty and shade. Driving by one can still catch a good ballgame, and certainly catch memories of heroics of years past. Does anyone remember Ken MacAfee hitting a ball onto Sheridan Street, over the iron fence? That must have been a truly Ruthian blast! Today the Park provides a safe playspace for young people, basketball, tennis, and pickleball courts, a track and paths for walking. A new pavilion adds a nice piece to an already inviting area. How many people packed a picnic lunch and escaped to the shady places at the Park to escape the summer heat? The Park is many things to many people, and a true treasure to our town since its establishment in 1930 as a gift from Mrs. Mary Ames Frothingham in memory of her late husband, Congressman Louis A. Frothingham. By the way, Mr. Frothingham was an excellent athlete and one of the best baseball players ever at Harvard. During the Great Depression, the Park was an anchor for so many. During this past pandemic, the Park once again proved its importance to so many people as a place to play, a place to relax, and a center of our community. Until next week, stay well,
Frank
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