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The " Brothers of the Brush" Funeral Procession for the Burying the Razor ("John Dulledge") departs from Maynard Town Hall on Main Street at 2pm on New Year's Day.

The Razor was buried at Memorial Park near the corner of Nason and Summer…

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A comprehensive scrapbook of the events leading up to the 100th Anniversary of the incorporation of Maynard. Most of the scrapbook are newspaper clippings from the Assabet Beacon but also includes artifacts such as tickets.

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Rules and regulations of the Brothers of the Brush, a group organized during the Maynard Centennial celebration.

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Jim Stone (from Norfolk, MA) addresses a general meeting of the Maynard Brothers of the Brush. Mr. Stone gave the gathering some ideas on centennial activities that might be adopted for Maynard's celebration.

Also: Jon Armour, Bob Tobin

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Two photos from a Brothers of the Brush general meeting at the Maynard Rod and Gun Club "Sheriff" Bill Robinson is stuffed into a trash so he can be brought to the "Judge".

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A drumbeat accompanies the "Brothers of the Brush" Funeral Procession for the Burying the Razor ("John Dulledge") departing from Maynard Town Hall on Main Street at 2pm on New Year's Day.

The Razor was buried at Memorial Park near the corner of…

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In its final resting place, covered with tears and after shave lotion, the casket awaits the moment when it will finally find lasting peace.

John Dulledge (1871-1971) was laid to rest Friday, January 1, 1971 in a small plot in downtown…

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A solemn moment before John Dulledge is finally laid to rest. Particularly affected is. Jack Knowles, left, who spent many long hours designing and making the casket with loving care.

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Photo of Centennial Belle "mourners" who lined the path along the Razor funeral procession.

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Centennial Ties for the Maynard Centennial are modeled by the Milltowners of the “Brothers of the Brush,” during an open house at Town Hall.

(left to right):
Bill Robinson, Paul Murphy, Bob Tobin, Francis Alving.

The ties, which reflect the…

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At a "Brothers of the Brush" meeting, Hazel Genest (of the Centennial Belles) showed up to draw the raffle ticket from a hat held by Bill Robinson.

Note Bill Robinson's attire includes the Centennial Tie, his "Centennial Sheriff" badge, and his…

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Brothers of the Brush enjoy hot dogs and sauerkraut during an "Old Tyme Food at Old Tyme Prices" dance held at the VFW Hall (the first dance sponsored by the Brothers).

(roughly left to right)
Tom Campbell (white shirt)
Bill Robinson (striped…

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During a Centennial Belles Wine Tasting Party, held at the Rod and Gun Club, the Flintlocks division of the Brothers of the Brush set up a a "toll booth" including "Toots".

The sign reads:

Congratulations
the
FLINTLOCKS
HAVE JUST SHOT YOU…

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In August 1970 the Maynard Fire Department held their first muster in 40 years. A pre-muster dance was held at the Elks hall sponsored by the Brothers of the Brush and the Centennial Belles.

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A Maynard Centennial Sheriff Badge which was found in the Maynard Centennial Time Capsule, buried in 1971 and opened in 2021. The badge is made of metal and is black with gold colored tips.

During the run-up to the Centennial celebration the men's…

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The 'Brothers of the Brush' were a group of men in Maynard who grew beards during the Centennial Year 1971. Brothers of the Brush Charters were issued to the following groups: 'The Muskrats'; the 'Deer Slayers'; the 'Milltowners'; the 'Smoke…

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A black and white photo of The Mavericks/Brothers of the Brush, taken during the Maynard Centennial in 1971. This photo was found in the Maynard Time Capsule buried in 1971, and opened in 2021.

Row 1:
John Armour, Clayton Wardwell, Paul…

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Edward "Jake" Mason and Valentine, a 16 month old ram, both show off the distinctive "Brothers of the Brush" tie and hat.

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While attending the Brothers of the Brush Dance, Edward "Jake" Mason and Valentine, a 16 month old ram and mascot for the Milltowners "chapter" of the Brothers have their portrait taken.

Both show off the distinctive "Brothers of the Brush" tie…

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Bob Tobin looks over a present from the Bellingham Brush to the Maynard Brothers of the Brush on the steps of Town Hall.