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Carolyn Betts Johnston, 1942–2024

Carol Betts Johnson

Carolyn Betts Johnston, age 82, of Kennett Square, Penn., and formerly of Lincoln, passed away on August 3, 2024 after an extended illness. Born 1942 in Morristown, N.J, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Hazel Jacobs Betts.

A graduate of Dickinson College, Carolyn developed a love for nature, animals, and in particular, miniature shelties; her enjoyment of art, bridge-playing, volunteering, and travel rounded out her many special qualities. She and her husband, Dr. David Johnston, lived on Farrar Pond Road from the late 1970s until 2013, when they moved to Pennsylvania (David is buried in Lincoln).

Carolyn developed many lifelong friendships wherever she went, sharing her talents with the canine community with dog-obedience training and care, along with giving of herself with her calligraphy skills. She shared her gifts with her community and with the treasured friendships she formed through the years. As a lifelong diabetic, Carolyn beat the odds and bore this disease with patience, determination, and grace.

A devoted wife, sister, aunt and cherished friend, Carolyn and her presence will be deeply missed. Carolyn is predeceased by her husband, Dr. David Johnston, and her stepson, Skip Johnston. She is also predeceased by her brothers, Roger (and his wife, Joan) and Richard. She is survived by her stepdaughter, Patti Johnston of Massachusetts, and cousins Alan Jacobs of Wales and Gregory Jacobs of Indiana. Two step-grandchildren, Jonathan Johnston of Oklahoma and Megan Johnston of Switzerland, also survive Carolyn. She also leaves nephews and their families: Stephen and Sandra Betts and their daughters Melissa and Nina, all of Clarks Summit, Penn.; David of Edwardsville, Penn., and Gregory of Scranton, Penn.; and her niece Heather of Tunkhannoc, Penn.

At Carolyn’s request, there was no viewing or service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the American Kennel Club.

This obituary was provided by the Longwood Funeral Home in Kennett Square, Penn. To leave a sympathy note, click here.

Police log for August 1–14, 2024

August 1

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (7:43 a.m.) — National Grid called to notify Public Safety regarding a controlled natural gas venting.

Wells Road (10:27 a.mn.) — An officer assisted an individual with a Freedom of Information Act request.

Wells Road (12:41 p.m.) — A resident reported the theft of a package from their residence. Officers conducted a check of the area.

Todd Pond Road (1:00 p.m.) — An person who was soliciting without a permit was advised to stop and informed about the procedure to get permission.

Old Cambridge Turnpike (3:19 p.m.) — A caller reported a vehicle parked in a driveway for an extended period. An officer checked and determined the vehicle belonged to a contractor.

August 2

Ridge Road (9:56 a.m.) — A person spoke to an officer regarding a missing item.

Trapelo Road (11:59 a.m.) — An officer advised several people that fishing in the Cambridge Reservoir is prohibited.

Oak Meadow Road (2:30 p.m.) —Animal Control Officer contact information was given to a person regarding a past incident involving a dog bite.

Lincoln Police Department (3:37 p.m.) — A resident spoke to an officer regarding a vehicle parked in a no parking zone at the public safety building.

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (5:09 p.m.) —Massachusetts State Police and Lincoln Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Route 2 by exit 125.

Doherty’s Garage (5:35 p.m.) — Officers responded to the gas station after a motorist drove off without paying. It appeared as though the incident was an oversight on the part of the motorist.

Donelan’s Supermarket (6:40 p.m.) — A caller reported a dog had been left in a vehicle. An officer checked all vehicles in the lot but there were none with dogs inside.

August 3

North Great Road (1:35 a.m.) — An officer came upon a person walking on Route 2A. The officer provided a courtesy transport to a hotel in Lexington.

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (3:39 a.m.) — An officer helped make contact with a representative from Algonquin Gas regarding an issue with a piece of equipment on site.

Tower Road (1:32 p.m.) — The MBTA called to report the railroad gates at Tower Road are stuck down. An officer checked the area and reported the gates appear to be functioning properly. Maintenance was summoned to the scene.

Concord Road (1:51 p.m.) — A caller reported a heron near the roadside with a possibly injured leg. The Animal Control Officer was notified and said they would monitor should more calls come in.

North Great Road (2:08 p.m.) — A minor two-vehicle crash occurred when one vehicle rear-ended another that was waiting at the Bedford Road stop sign. No injuries were reported and both vehicles were driven from the scene.

Lincoln Road (2:58 p.m.) — A caller reported the railroad gates were going up and down as they drove through the intersection. An officer responded and observed the gates functioning properly. The MBTA was notified.

Lincoln Police Department (3:40 p.m.) — A wallet was turned in at the Police Department. The owner was notified.

Ridge Road (4:42 p.m.) — An officer spoke with an individual regarding an ongoing incident.

Donelan’s Supermarket (5:10 p.m.) — A caller requested a well-being check on an individual in the Donelan’s parking lot. An officer checked the area but was unable to locate the described person.

Russett Court (9:11 p.m.) — An officer checked on a person at the request of another department.

August 4

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (10:03 p.m.) — Lincoln police and fire units responded to a one-vehicle crash at the intersection of Route 2 and Old County Road. Massachusetts State Police handled the crash.

August 5

Hanscom Vandenberg Gate (3:51 a.m.) —Concord Police notified the Lincoln Police regarding an incident occurring on Hanscom Air Force Base. No police action was taken.

Lincoln Road commuter lot (4:30 p.m.) — A caller said a truck had been idling for approximately an hour. An officer spoke to the operator, who cleared from the area.

Woods End Road (4:55 p.m.) — An officer served a person with paperwork.

Old County Road (5:38 p.m.) — An officer checked the area for an individual who appeared to be going to the Cambridge Reservoir to fish but was unable to locate the person.

Mayflower Road, Hanscom AFB (6:02 p.m.) — Officers responded to Hanscom Air Force Base for a missing person. The person was located several hours later safe and sound.

August 6

Storey Drive (8:59 a.m.) — Officers responded to a residence for a report of a suspicious person. The individual was a contractor waiting for an additional helper.

Minuteman Technical High School (9:27 p.m.) — Officers located an person behind the high school who was subsequently transported to the hospital.

August 7

Hilliard Road (6:59 a.m.) — An caller reported a deceased fox by their entryway. The Animal Control Officer was notified.

Bank of America (2:20 p.m.) — An officer spoke to an individual who was a possible victim of a bank-related scam.

Bedford Road (4:17 p.m.) — An individual reported being the victim of a fraud.

Minuteman Technical High School (9:47 p.m.) — A person was found on the high school’s property. A relative arrived to retrieve the individual.

August 8

Post office (9:03 a.m.) — A caller reported a vehicle running for an extended period of time. The vehicle was turned off a short time later.

Hartwell lot, North Great Road (11:32 a.m.) — A parking complaint was called in by a contractor doing work in the closed Hartwell Tavern lot. The parked vehicles were owned by National Park employees.

Magic Garden, Bedford Road (11:47 a.m.) — A caller reported discovering an injured bird. The Animal Control Officer was notified.

Birchwood Lane (12:06 p.m.) — A caller requested the services of the Animal Control Officer for a deceased animal in their yard.

Liberty Lane, Hanscom AFB (3:43 p.m.) — An officer spoke to two people who were attempting to coordinate a time to retrieve an item.

Mattison Drive, Concord (8:48 p.m.) — Officers assisted Concord police in searching an area for a house break suspect.

August 9

Birchwood Lane (5:04 p.m.) — A person was going door-to-door to discuss painting services. They were advised to stop and were given information about obtaining a solicitor’s permit.

Ridge Road (5:10 p.m.) — An officer spoke to an individual regarding an ongoing incident.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (9:42 p.m.) — A vehicle was stopped for making an illegal U-turn. The operator, Rachel Paquette, 37, of West Roxbury was arrested for an outstanding warrant.

August 10

Concord Road, Wayland (8:38 a.m.) — An officer assisted Wayland Police with an incident.

Lincoln Police Department (6:22 p.m.) — A lost passport was turned in at the Police Department. The owner was notified.

August 11

Nothing of note.

August 12

Ridge Road (6:17 p.m.) — An officer spoke with an individual regarding an ongoing incident.

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (7:57 p.m.) — An officer performed a well-being check on an individual who had not been heard from for several days. The person was fine.

August 13

MMNHP Visitor Center parking lot (1:16 a.m.) — An officer came upon two parked and occupied vehicles and sent the people on their way.

North Great Road (10:35 a.m.) — A two-vehicle crash occurred near Bedford Road. There were no injuries reported. One of the vehicles was towed from the scene.

Conant Road (2:15 p.m.) — An officer spoke to a construction supervisor and advised their staff to keep a shared driveway open and passable.

Concord Road (2:38 p.m.) — A two-vehicle crash was reported at the intersection with Farrar Road. There were no injuries reported. One of the vehicles was towed from the scene.

Winter Street (4:20 p.m.) — An item was turned in at the Police Department after being found on a conservation trail.

August 14

Mill Street (12:14 p.m.) — A resident called to report their water meter was leaking. The Water Department was notified.

Lexington Road (1:47 p.m.) — An officer helped a person who wanted to make a report.

Lincoln Road (5:22 p.m.) — A person came to the Police Station to report a possible motor vehicle crash at Lincoln Road and South Great Road. Officers checked the area but there was no crash to be found.

Codman Road (5:50 p.m.) — An automatic crash notification was sent from an Apple device. The notification was a result of a phone being dropped from a moving vehicle.

Philip B. Jensen, 1922-2024

Philip B. Jensen

Philip Bailey Jensen, M.D., passed away peacefully on July 29, 2024 at the age of 102 in Lincoln. Philip was born on April 10, 1922 to Mabelle (nee Bailey) and Axel Palle Christian Jensen in Kingston, Surrey, England. 

Philip was the devoted husband of Dorothy Patricia Jensen, who passed away in August 2020. The couple emigrated to the U.S. from England in 1954, where they shared almost 65 years of marriage and raised a family. Philip is survived by his loving three children, Frances (Jeffrey), Charles, and Richard (Sabita) Jensen; grandchildren Andrew Murphy (Shannon), William Murphy (Samantha), Philip Jensen, Anja Jensen, Viggo Jensen, and Soren Jensen; and great-granddaughter Kira Murphy. 

After finishing his secondary education at Epsom College, he enlisted in the Royal Navy in 1941 and served through 1946 during World War II. Philip became a lieutenant RNVR and served in the Mediterranean, Africa, and eventually South America. He served on several ships including the HMS Airedale and the HMS Ajax, and among his many roles he was a celestial navigator.

Following the war, Philip studied medicine at Middlesex Hospital Medical School at London University. Upon receiving his medical degree in 1952, he received his residency training in urology at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York City and was a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. During his career, Philip had busy practices in Greenwich, Conn., and Westchester County, N.Y. He then moved to Sharon, Conn., in 1976, where he practiced urology until his retirement in 1993. Philip and Patricia spent almost 40 years in their beloved home in Sharon, where he spent his leisure time avidly golfing, traveling and gardening. They moved to Lincoln to reside with their son Richard and his family. 

 Philip will be remembered as a remarkably resilient individual, who always provided optimism and encouragement to his children, grandchildren and others around him. He demonstrated curiosity and adaptability in a changing world, especially keeping up with technology and media to his very last day. He was always understated and soft-spoken yet provided timely support and encouragement to family by invariably pointing out opportunities, even in the face of adversity. He was an incredible backbone of the extended family and will be deeply missed. 

Philip will be laid to rest near his late wife Patricia at St Anne’s in-the-Fields Episcopal Church in Lincoln. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations designated for “Philip Jensen Medical Education Fund at Sharon Hospital” may be sent to Foundations of Nuvance Health, P.O. Box 22539, New York, NY 10087-2539, or online at nuvancehealth.org/giving.

Arrangements are under the care of the Concord Funeral Home, which provided this obituary. To leave a message in the online guestbook, click here. 

Property sales in May and June 2024

113 Tower Rd. — David K. Bruenner Trust to Boris Nicolas and Elisha Saad for $1,923,750 (June 27)

8 Upland Field Rd. — Britta Das to David and Phyllis Clark for $1,735,000 (June 27)

30 Beaver Pond Rd. — Petticoat Pastures Realty Trust to Samuel Newell Trust and Teresa Victoria Trust for $4,530,000 (June 25)

3 South Brook Rd. — David Levy to Paul and Karen Neurath for $2,131,000 (June 20)

8 Todd Pond Rd. — John Robinson to Benjamin Schrieheim and Emma Nathanson for $1,715,000 (June 18)

169 Lexington Rd. — Yunfei Cao to Andrew and Karina Collins for $1,275,000 (June 14)

58 Todd Pond Rd. — Jane L. Barter Trust to Naila Karamally for $653,300 (June 14)

64 Trapelo Rd. — Mark Hewitt to Vijay Gadepally and Shruthi Bharadwaj for $1,075,000 (June 14)

4 Deerhaven Rd. — Joseph Fiscale to Devin Morris and Anna Baglan for $975,000 (June 7)

311 Hemlock Circle — Michael Trembicki to Phoebe Haberkorn for $750,000 (May 31)

24 Greenridge Lane #7 — Zhou Jiang to Glenn Camilien for $685,000 (May 30)

13R South Commons — Susan Wolff to Matthew and Valerie Finnemeyer for $778,000 (May 30)

176 Bedford Rd. — Geoffrey P. Moore Trust to Erica Zheng and James Stropoli for $1,302,000 (May 22)

127 Bedford Rd. — William Sahlein to Srinivas Anantha and Bolla Saritha for $850,000 (May 18)

2 Huckleberry Hill — Kevin J. Maroni Trust to Dean Elwell for $1,927,500 (May 16)

72 Winter St. — Harrison Shulman to William Settel for $2,106,000 (May 3)

12 Old Winter St. — George Thomas Jr. to Maura Kelly for $1,050,000 (May 1)

Webster Brockelman, 1931–2024

Webster Brockelman

Webster Bernard Brockelman, Jr. passed away quietly in Lincoln on July 25, 2024 with his loving wife of 49 wonderful years, Jennie Lou Brockelman, by his side. He was 93.

Web was born in Longview, Wash., on January 31, 1931, the son of Webster B. and Nina Harkins Brockelman. The family moved to Framingham, Mass., where Web attended public schools before attending Bates College, graduating in 1952 with a B.A. Throughout his life, Web attended every college reunion. He closely followed the Bates football team and viewed the annual Bates-Bowdoin game as the equivalent of a Super Bowl.

After graduation, Web entered the Marine Corps Officer Candidate School and attained the rank of captain during the Korean War. He was awarded a Purple Heart for an injury during the conflict. He continued in the Marine Corps Reserves until 1960. His experience in the Corps shaped the rest of his life as he embraced the teamwork, ethics and patriotism of his Marine Corps tenure.

Following Korea, Web and his first wife, Marcia D. Brockelman, moved to Atlanta, but loving New England, they returned and settled in Boxford, Mass., where Web became an active citizen in local and national politics. He was a member of the Boxford school committee and a thought leader in the planning of the area’s first regional high school, Masconomet in 1959. He coached his sons in baseball and football, continually instilling the concept of sportsmanship to his players. He absolutely loved dogs, both his own and all those he came in contact with.

He was an accomplished musician with a deep melodious bass voice and sang both spontaneously and with quartets on the North Shore. His successful executive career in the insurance brokerage business began in the south with Liberty Mutual and continued in Boston for the next 40 years. Beginning with the Boston firm Boit, Dalton and Church, and through many mergers, he became president and CEO of AON Corp. in the Northeast, an international risk management firm. He retired from AON in 1995 but continued to serve in a consulting role for several more years.

Web was an instinctive and skilled sailor. He was past Commodore of the Eastern Point Yacht Club in Gloucester. He and Jen spent many years plying the waters of New England in their own sailboat aptly named Esprit. There were also many voyages in Maine, the Caribbean, and the Grenadines. Web and Jen skied and traveled worldwide and made numerous auto trips, including five across the country, often to Washington state to visit relatives.

Starting in 1976, Winchester Mass., became home to Web and Jen who hosted lots of family events as the children grew into adulthood. After retirement, Web and Jen retired to a condominium in Lincoln, where they regularly entertained family and held gatherings for a wide circle of friends. Web was also past president of the condo association where they lived. Seemingly Web’s innate leadership qualities lead him to numerous involuntary and voluntary leadership roles throughout his life in the community and business.

Web is survived by his wife, Jennie Lou; a brother, James H. Brockelman; three children by his first marriage to Marcia: Laura J., James D., and Andrew F. Brockelman; seven grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his stepchildren, Geoffrey F. and Rebecca E. Brackett. Web was an honored patriarch and loved as a remarkable presence in his family.

Webster’s funeral was private and he was buried in Wildwood Cemetery in Winchester. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the National Marine Museum, 1775 Semper Fidelis Way, Triangle, VA 22172, or online at secure.marineheritage.org/a/f11110. For online condolences, please visit his Lane Funeral Home obituary page and click on “Memory Wall.”

Water shutoff in neighborhood for part of August 14

There will be a temporary loss of water at the northern end of Bedford Road and Silver Birch Lane on Wednesday, August 14 between 7 a.m. and 2 p.m. This shutoff is necessary to allow crews to perform essential repairs to the water main located in your area.

“We understand that this disruption can be inconvenient, and we apologize for any disruption to your daily routine. We are committed to completing the repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible,” said Water Department Superintendent Darin Lafalam.

Affected residents should prepare by filling containers with water for essential needs such as drinking, cooking, and flushing toilets. Consider turning off any appliances that rely on water pressure before he shutoff begins.

After water service is restored, users may experience low water pressure or air trapped in the pipes for a short time. If so, open a cold-water faucet located at the highest point in your home, such as an upstairs bathroom sink, and let the water run until a clear stream appears. This will help remove any trapped air. If you experience brown or rusty water after service is restored, avoid using hot water or doing laundry until you flush water from an exterior faucet or garden hose for 10 minutes or until clear.

Anyone with questions or concerns may call 781-259-2669.

Correction and addendum

  • In the August 11 issue of “News Acorns,” the date for the screening of “Cinderella” was incorrect and the location was omitted. The movie will be shown on Wednesday, Aug. 14 in the Lincoln Public Library Tarbell Room. the correct information is listed in the Lincoln Squirrel calendar.
  • The August 8 article headlined “August 1774: Boycott pledge starts Lincoln on road to Revolution” has been augmented with a comment by the Lincoln Historical Society’s Donald Hafner about the origin of the word “boycott” (something that residents of Lincoln and other towns were doing with British goods in 1774):

Just an amusing historical note. At the time when the Sons of Liberty were urging non-purchase and non-consumption of British goods, the word “boycott” had not yet entered the English language. That would not occur until a century later, in 1880, when Irish farm laborers refused to work for George C. Boycott, the agent of an absentee landlord. You only have to say “non-purchase/non-consumption” once or twice before you realize what a great invention “boycott” was. Meanwhile, historical re-enactors who turn out in 18th-century garb struggle to stop our tongues before using the word. If only Samuel Adams had given us something better than “non-purchase/non-consumption.”

News acorns

Movie matinee: “Cinderella” (1997)

See the Disney musical Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella (1997, rated PG) starring Brandy, Whitney Houston and Bernadette Peters on Wednesday, Aug. 14 at 3:30 p.m. at the Lincoln Public Library. Popcorn provided. All ages welcome; no registration required.

LincFam hosts adults’ night out

Join other parents for a cozy evening of warmth and laughter around a crackling bonfire on Friday, Aug. 23 from 8–10 p.m. at Flint Farm, 8 Bedford Rd. (park at the Parish House or library). We’ll have marshmallows ready for roasting as well as beer, wine, and nonalcoholic beverages, good company, and a chance to unwind under the stars. $10 per person payable upon RSVP via Venmo @LincFam or cash at the event. Open to everyone. Click here to RSVP.

Domestic violence volunteers sought

The Domestic Violence Services Network, Inc. (DVSN) is looking for people to participate in their free September volunteer advocate training program at the Lexington Police Department. The 40-hour training familiarizes volunteers with the many aspects of domestic violence and gives them the skills necessary to provide confidential and appropriate services to DVSN’s clients. Once trained, volunteer advocates provide direct service over the phone, at the Concord District Court, and at Emerson Hospital to people affected by domestic violence.

Training will be held over three weeks from September 9–27 on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6–9:15 p.m. and Friday from 9:15 a.m.– 3:30 p.m. For those who wish to activate as advocates, an additional 10 to 12 hours of individual field training will take place after successful completion of the classroom segment.

The training is free and all necessary materials will be provided. To learn more or request an application, call 978-318-3421 or e-mail training@dvsn.org. Applications are due no later than Monday, Aug. 26.

Tour de Codman coming up

The Tour de Codman on Sunday, Sept. 22 will start at Codman Farm and will take cyclists on a nine-mile loop through Lincoln along roads and paths, featuring stops at three remote pastures where farm staff and volunteers will give a short talk on the farm’s sustainable, pasture-based agriculture before returning to the farm. All ages welcome, but cyclists must be comfortable maintaining a 10-12 mph pace along Lincoln’s roads. The route will spend as much time as possible on bike paths and quiet roads. Any bike in good working order should suffice. Bring your own water and snacks for the route, and don’t forget your helmet (required). The total time for the ride (including stops) should be under two hours. Click here to register.

Food Project Shindig

Celebrate and support the work of The Food Project at its Shindig fundraising lunch at Baker Bridge Farm on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 12-2 p.m. Enjoy locally grown ingredients for your lunch, take part in a variety of farm-related activities for all ages (including light harvesting) and talk to youth, alumni, staff, and trustees. Click here for more information.

August 1774: Boycott pledge starts Lincoln on road to Revolution

By Craig Donaldson

During the summer of 1774, citizens of Lincoln were wrestling with a momentous decision.  Earlier in the year, the British Parliament imposed draconian measures to control the increasingly restive citizenry of Boston and Massachusetts. The Coercive Acts were passed in May, closing Boston Harbor and ending self-government in the colony. Town meetings including Lincoln’s were limited to one annual session for electing town officers and assigning taxes. No other issues could be discussed unless approved by the royal governor.

Official copies of the Coercive Acts had arrived in Boston in July and were promptly imposed by the newly appointed royal governor, General Thomas Gage. When the elected Massachusetts legislature met to protest the acts, General Gage dissolved the legislature. In August 1774, Gage attempted to appoint his own governing council, but patriots applied “persuasion” and convinced the appointees to resign.

Across the colony, these developments stirred debate around dinner tables and in meeting houses, taverns, and churches. At stake was the willingness of each citizen to defy laws handed down by Parliament and enforced by arbitrary authorities without representation or consent from those subject to the laws.

Years before, in response to the Stamp Act in 1765, patriots had responded by refusing to buy British goods.  The strategy seemed to work then, so in June 1774, Boston’s Committee of Correspondence once again called upon all towns to adopt a pledge not to purchase or consume any British goods. In response, Lincoln’s Committee of Correspondence, established by Town Meeting in November 1773, drafted a pledge in August 1774 for all adult men to sign:

“We the Subscriber Inhabitants of the Town of Lincoln do sincerely and truly covenant and agree to and with each other that we will not for ourselves or any for or under us, purchase or consume any Goods, Wares or Manufactures which shall be imported from Great Britain after the thirty first day of August seventeen hundred and seventy four, until the Congress of Deputies from the Several Colony shall determine what articles if any to except, that we will thereafter, respecting Use and Consumption of such British articles as may not be excepted, religiously abide by the Determinations of said Congress.”

When it came time to sign the pledge, 77 of the estimated 120 adult men stepped forward and put their names on the document. Though by no means universally supported, this pledge put a majority of the voters of Lincoln in active public defiance of British rule.

Addendum by Donald Hafner of the Lincoln Historical Society:

At the time when the Sons of Liberty were urging non-purchase and non-consumption of British goods, the word “boycott” had not yet entered the English language. That would not occur until a century later, in 1880, when Irish farm laborers refused to work for George C. Boycott, the agent of an absentee landlord. You only have to say “non-purchase/non-consumption” once or twice before you realize what a great invention “boycott” was. Meanwhile, historical re-enactors who turn out in 18th-century garb struggle to stop our tongues before using the word. If only Samuel Adams had given us something better than “non-purchase/non-consumption.”

“Lincoln’s History” is an occasional column by members of the Lincoln Historical Society.