| CHARLTON
….The Davidson family re-union was held Monday at the home of Mrs. Mary L. Davidson, of Charlton, a very remarkable woman in many respects, who has brought up and educated her ten children, nine of whom were prsent. To her was given the honor of unfurling the new flag bearing the inscription “Davidson family re-union.” ……..The greeting of the flag was given by Deacon Edward Cudworth of Charlton, a soldier of the 15th Massachusetts regiment, who was captured and held prisoner by the rebels. He said “no one can understand the feelings of him who has been in a rebel prison.” “This flag”, said he “represents freedom and much more to our country.”….. |