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Mrs. W. L. Smith held a cooking demonstration as part of Maynard's gala Merchant Week held at the Music Hall. The highlight of the week was a visit by Spanish American War Hero, Admiral William Sampson.

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Made in Germany for the Alfred T. Haynes Co. and sold at the Music Hall for the 1900 Merchant Week.

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Made in Germany for the Alfred T. Haynes Co. and sold during Merchant Week of 1900.

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This collection of China was made in Germany for the Alfred T. Haynes store and sold during Merchant Week in 1900. Embossed on the pieces are pictures of St. Bridget's Church, Nason Street School, Assabet Mills, Maynard Fire Department (old Nason…

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Eight inch high pitcher with cover embossed with a picture of the "ASSABET MFG. CO. MAYNARD, MASS., L. MAYNARD AGT." was sold by the Alfred T. Haynes c.1900.

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A copy of a photo of Aquilla Ruynard, who lived at 44 Brown St., Maynard, MA, and worked for the American Woolen Co. until 1936. Mr. Ruynard played Uncle Sam for the town during Maynard Merchants Week. This picture was taken in 1900.

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The Hero of Santiago during the Spanish-American War. He was the guest of the Town of Maynard during Merchants' Week, May 14-19, 1900 (see 1999.2899).

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The businessman put on a merchant week program that attracted patrons and prominent leaders from the nearby towns. Each day had a theme: Genealogical Day, Historical Day, Rear Admiral Sampson Day, Educational Day, Commonwealth Day, Firemen's Day. …

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A badge from the Industrial Exhibit during Merchant's Week, May 15-May 18, 1900.The Exhibit was held at the Music Hall (the Rink). Admiral Sampson was the guest of honor.

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The program of events/speakers for Genealogical Day during the 1900 Merchants Week. Search "Merchant Week" (1999.2899) to view entire week program.

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As part of Merchants Week boys dressed as police were on hand to escort Rear Admiral William T. Sampson, the "Hero of Santiago", when he visited Maynard on May 16, 1900. He was presented with a shuttle from the Assabet Mills.

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Two sepia photos. As part of Merchants Week, boys and girls dressed as Marines, were on hand to greet Rear Admiral William T. Sampson, the "Hero of Santiago", when he visited Maynard on May 16, 1900. He was presented with a shuttle from the Assabet…

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The mustard cup was produced for the May 1900 Merchant Week celebration. There is a depiction of St. Bridgets Church on the cup.

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Souvenir used during Merchant's Week in May 1900. The cup was made in Germany for the Alfred T. Haynes Co. It depicts St. Bridgets Church.

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In May 1900 the Merchants of Maynard put on a week and held it at the Music Hall. All had a display of their merchandise. Admiral Sampson, hero of Santiago in the Spanish-American War was the principle guest. The cup depicts a school building.

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Sold in 1900 in connection with Merchant's Week by Alfred T. Haynes General Merchandise Store (117 Main Street, Maynard). The creamer depicts the Assabet Mfg. Co.