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Sep 7, 2020

Historically Speaking: Florists a big part of Dover - Seacoastonline.com

Howe had moved to Dover from Nashua several years previously where he had been involved in several floral enterprises. Upon arrival he opened the Sunnyside Conservatories on Rutland Street "a 4-minute walk from the Sawyer Depot."He abandoned this business in favor of the Garrison Hill location which, by 1905, he had turned into the largest greenhouse operation in the state, with 14 glass structures and several acres of outside plantings (he had bought additional land from Joe Ham). The size of the operation was such that he was able to open and supply retail outlets in Portland and Augusta, Portsmouth and Laconia. He put down more roots by marrying a local woman, Ellen "Nellie" Vittum, and he built a sizable home adjacent to the greenhouse complex. In addition to growing flowers he was an active member of the Masons, Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, and a relatively exclusive organization, the Society of the Colonial Wars (perhaps the male equivalent of the Daughters of the American Revolution?).In 1921, Howe sold the business to Elwill Shortridge, a prominent Dover entrepreneur, owner of the C.E. Brewster Co., wholesale druggists, which was located in a building at the corner of Chestnut and Fourth streets, now the site of St. Mary's Parish Hall. At one time Shortridge also served as president of Merchants National Bank and president of the Dover Realty Co. He and his wife, who had been Ada Massingham, lived at 4 West Concord St., and he remained active in the business until his death in 1946. Ada then took over and with her nephew, Tom Massingham, managed the operation until her death in 1958.Tom Massingham had been born in England, but at age 5 was sent by his family to Dover to live with the Shortridges. As a young man he worked in the ...

Feb 27, 2020

Real Flower Power for Valentine’s Day is a gift with... - Arlington Times

They will reward you richly for years rather than just a week or two. Steve Smith is the owner of Sunnyside Nursery in Marysville, WA and can be reached at info@sunnysidenursery.net P.S. – A class on “Hellebores: Winter Jewels” will take place at the nursery Feb. 15 at 10 a.m., and a class on “Spring Invaders” will take place Feb. 16 at 11 a.m. -- -- ...

Jan 4, 2020

Death Notices - The Daily World

Ocean Shores, Washington died on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, at Providence Saint Peter Hospital in Olympia. She was born on April 30, 1950, in Sunnyside, Washington. A graveside service is scheduled for 11 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020, at the Sunset Memorial Park in Hoquiam. A celebration of her life will be held later at the Copalis Beach Community Church. A complete obituary will appear in a later edition of The Daily World. Arrangements are by the Coleman Mortuary in Hoquiam. Helen C Flemetis Raymond Helen Carol Flemetis, a longtime Raymond resident died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020 at Puget Sound Healthcare Center in Olympia; she was 92. She was born Jan. 27, 1927 to Eric and Ethel (Kitchell) Peterson in Adna, Washington. A graveside service is being held Wednesday, Jan. 8 1 p.m. at the Fern Hill Cemetery in Menlo. Arrangements are in care of Stoller’s Mortuary in Raymond, Washington. You may visit www.StollersMortuary.com to leave condolences for the family. Donna L Chase Donna Lea Chase, age 88, a lifetime resident of the Harbor, died on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, at Pacific Care Center in Hoquiam. Donna began her professional career working for Zelasko Law off...

Sep 19, 2019

Flowers that bloom in fall brighten up garden on dreary... - Arlington Times

Have some fun this fall with these tried and true late summer bloomers. Steve Smith is the owner of Sunnyside Nursery in Marysville and can be reached at info@sunnysidenursery.net -- -- ...

Mar 30, 2017

Cornelius D. Flowers Jr.

Germany. He married Lily Pauline McGovern June 22,1962 in El Paso, Texas and after several moves settled in Wichita Falls in 1975. He was a member of Sunnyside Baptist Church. Cornelius was a loving father, grandfather, and being a great-grandfather. He never met a strangler, and for the ones that knew him, he was very outspoken. Cornelius was a jack of all trades and taught himself how to play the banjo and guitar. He worked for an oil field manufacture, Howmet, and Beacon Lighthouse. Cornelius watched old westerns shows, and loved Bluegrass music. He will be missed by many friends.He was preceded in death by his wife, Lily Pauline Flowers; his parents; his sister, Joyce Faye Gary; and a great- grandson, Brandon Jr.Cornelius is survived by his children, Lori Willburn and husband Roy, and William Eugene Flowers; his grandchildren, Brandon and wife, Nicole, Jared and wife, Edy, Jennifer Teruel and husband, Salvador, Brittany Prince, Caryn and Tony Becker, Cody, Brady, and Braden; his great-grandchildren, Keegan, Kolby, Kendal, Joseph, Emily, Keith, Franny, Jake, Lily, Jaiden, Damien, and Marshall.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Wichita Falls, 4909 Johnson Rd, Wichita Falls, Texas 76310.Condolences may be sent to the family at www.owensandbrumley.comRead or Share this story: http://wtrne.ws/2mDgcrQ... (Times Record News)

Sep 14, 2016

City flowers retired

SUNNYSIDE — The flowering baskets which have graced city lamp poles this summer are being retired. The giant baskets will be available free for the taking at Centennial Square, today during the Sunnyside Farmer’s Market, city officials said. The baskets located in the city downtown core will remain on display until the first frost, city Public Works Supervisor Shane Fisher said. (Sunnyside Daily Sun News)