1886 bequest is being doled out to recipients

A bequest of $32,000 was a pretty big deal back in 1886, when Hannah Shuttleworth left much of her earthly wealth to Dedham’s “worthy poor.’’ After compounding interest for 123 years, the $230,000-plus in the account today is not too shabby, either. (Full article: 937 words)

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