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The seal is used to execute a legal document or guarantee the document's authenticity. A seal is unique to a sealer and is used by government agencies, corporations and notaries public to show that the document is validly executed, acknowledged or…

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The twenty second Semi-Annual Report of the Riverside Co-operative Association of Maynard, MA dated December 31, 1889. It was mailed to Grace E. Haynes, Maynard.

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The Riverside CO-OP Association distributed advertising for the Chase and Sanborn "Seal Brand Coffee" brand. It is a coffee cup shaped booklet that includes 17 recipes using the coffee as a key ingredient, and the rules for brewing coffee.

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The history of one of the larger temperance societies that operated for about 20 years from 1890 to the 1910s.

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Before the widespread availability of refrigeration one of the only way to keep things cool was with ice. Fresh water supplies, such as the Assabet River flowing through town, was a source of ice during the winter and a major industry grew up around…

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Originally organized as the "Sovereigns of Industry" in 1875, it created a grocery store and cultural center that served the town for over 50 years as a cooperative.

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This was a welcome home parade for the men who had served in WWI. The men are marching up Summer Street in front of the Riverside Cooperative building with the library entrance decorated. The windows on the upper floor are the Cooperative Hall.

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The Riverside Co-operative was located in the current Knights of Columbus building on the corner of Summer and Nason Streets.

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The Riverside Co-operative Association was located in the building at the corner of Nason and Summer Streets, Knights of Columbus building. The wagon is at the corner of Maple and Summer Streets on its way to make a home delivery. Building in the…

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The Riverside Co-operative Association was organized in 1878 and was very successfull through the 1930's. The building was erected in 1882, on the corner of Nason and Summer Streets, four stories tall with a hall on the third floor. Maynard Town…

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Officiers
President: James Grady
Treasurer: J. H. Long
Clerk: Michael Twomey

Directors: Jas. Grady, Michael Sweeney, Samuel Wilson, J. B. Lord, Wm. Cullen, Robert Wilson, J. H. Long, Jas. Carney, Michael Twomey

The Association was organized…

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The By-laws have 11 articles that includes:
Article I: Name; Article II: Quorum; Article III: Officiers and Their Duties; Article X: Dissolution; Article XI; Amendments

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A mailing of the Semi-annual Report by the the directors to Grace E. Haynes, Maynard, a shareholder.
M. Sweeney, President
M. Twomey, Treasurer
J.N. Haire, Clerk
J. D. Crosby, Manager

Directors: M. Sweeney, C. E. Drew, T. C. Denniston, H. H.…

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The original hand written report on the 25th Anniversary of the Cooperative, incorporated on November 12, 1878. It contains the names of the original incorporators.

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Stamp reads: Riverside Cooperative Association, Maynard , Mass.
Chartered Nov. 12, 1878