Bethel Church Pastor Receives Missionary Appointment
Rev. Robert W. McClure announced last week he has accepted a missionary post with the American Board to Shaowen China, leaving Bethel Congregational Church next summer and likely departing for his field in early fall. Local items note Leon Johnson’s return from a business visit, Bethel teams winning basketball games, and various residents visiting family or traveling to Richmond and Newburyport. A J Robinson begins foundation for a water tower for Beth e Tanning, and townspeople recount hunting trips with deer, while obituaries prompt travel notices. Regular Maple Leaf camp meeting set for Dec 7 with officer elections.
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Congregational Church
Robert W. McClure
Laat
American Board
Shaown
China
Leon Johnson
Websterville
Rochester
Bethel
John Lavelle
George
Claremont
N. H
D. J. Allen
Potsdam
W. Y
Callie E. Hepburn
Elmer Woodward
South Tunbridge
F. Shepard
F. McCullough
Waterbury
State Hospital
Charles Pondexter
Charles
Richmond
A.J. Robinson
Beth_ee Tanning company
Barre
Pittsfield
Robert Chamberlin
Haraden
Pethel Gilead
Jeremie Langevin
Newburyport
Mass
Maggie Langevin
Joseph Langevin
Debility Symptoms and Pink Pills Claim Cures
A vintage medical blurb explains debility as loss of vitality affecting the whole system. It asserts Dr Williams Pink Pills tone the blood, restore appetite and digestion, improve energy and sleep, and offer free literature on building blood and diet upon request.
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Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
N.Y
Williams Pink
Local Glimpses from Cabot and Nearby Towns
W D Barr returns from Burlington. C V Hooker visits Barr home in Cabot. Harley Swazey tops Thursday auction for the Mary L Houghton place at 335 dollars. Mrs Susie McQuen of Dunbarton NH visits Gilbert Hill’s. Orville Smith shoots a doe. Cabot residents Howland family visit. Ernest Holton stays with H A Young. Harry Young delivers mail. Blake the carrier joins St Johnsbury visit. Maggie Houghton visits sister Mrs Henry Smith. Sarah Halcrow returns to Peacham. Marion Morse and Hazel Abbott visit Mrs George Morse in St Johnsbury hospital.
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W. D. Barr
Burlington
C. V. Hooker
St. Johnsbury
Barr
Mary L. Houghton
Harley Swazey
Danville
Susie McQuen
Dunbarton, N. H
Gilbert Hill
Orville Smith
Charles Howland
W. R. Howland
Cabot
Ernest Holton
Peacham
H. A. Young
Harry Young
Blake
Sarah Halcrow
WD. Barr
Marion Morse
Hazel Abbott
George Morse
St. Johnsbury Hospital
Randolph Analain Fire Incident Near Cushawn Farm
A noon Saturday alert at Cushawn farm near Randolph reported a chimney fire. Water and containment kept damage minimal. Several residents traveled, others recovered from illness, while local routine movements and staffing changes were noted in town happenings.
Local notes from West Rochester and Granville
Mrs Kate Fifield returns home from sister's place in West Rochester while Mrs Durfee hosts. Miss pole vacationing with Mr Charles Andrews, visiting daughter Mrs Van Day of Newport, returns to son Fred Andrews in Churchville. Several schoolchildren ill but back to class. Rinaldo Whittier has shot six bears since deer season began, last over 300 pounds. Couples attend Granville dance Friday. Mr and Mrs Percival look return from two weeks with Dana Maral in West Milan. Olive Branch meets at Mrs A L Miller home. Miller elected president. Mrs Riley returns to Rochester as housekeeper at Ray Martin home. Mike Parr visits from Goddard Seminary. Ruth Dowell of Texas seen. Lloyd and Herbert Church among late doers. Miss Gladys Preston spoke at church. A L Miller returns from Massachusetts.
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Charles Andrews
van Day
Newport
Fred Andrews
Churchville
Inet
Rinaldo Whittier
Granville
Percival Look
Dana Maral
West Milan
N.hh
Olive Branch
A. L. Miller
Miller
Riley
Dana Marsh
Rochester
Ray Martin
Mike Parr Wen
Goddard Seminary
Ruth Dowell
Lloyd
Herbert Church
Gladys Preston
Massachusetts
Local News From East Barre and Nearby Areas
Florence Whitcomb of Cabotte visited her brother and sister in East Barre. Mr Sargent injured in a fall last Friday at the grist mill. John Chase doing repairs on recently purchased property. Congregational church revival meetings led by Rev. Hall continue nightly. Florence Cutler took a trip to Lebanon N H for a new position. Rebecca circle held regular meeting with lessons and refreshments. Mrs Kaul and Mrs Frank Jackson among out of town visitors. Silver Leaf circle to meet Wednesday evening with refreshments. Martin ill for weeks, Letend Avery returning to Galand seminary after injury. Public lecture for library benefit scheduled Tuesday evening.
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Florence Whitcomb
Cabotte
Nigel
Wallace Jones
Sargent
Howe
John Chase
Congregational Church
Hall
Florence Cutler
Lebanon
N. 1
Rebekahe
Evenieg
Kaul
Asenmbly
Frank Jackson
Alex Teeterum
Marre
Bose
Indies
Silver Leaf Circle
Martin
Amd
Waitsfield Christmas Sale and Local News Highlights
Waitsfield reports a Christmas sale at the M E church on Wednesday December 8. Sheridan Hoyce of Waterbury visited. post office and Joslin Library entrances protected from ice by watersheds. Rev George H Spencer lectured on Wheels and human nature, drawing strong responses. A petty theft damaged the post office and grist mill but cents and stamps mostly safe. thief not yet caught. Gleason selling Christmas novelty articles at home in December. Mrs B E W L Courcey visited Montpelier. Miss Abbie Minor also there. Repairs at copper works and local moves noted. large forks of wit were sewn south. Snowy weather early winter. checker tournament planned for the hall Thursday evening.
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M. E. Elurclh
Sheridan Hoyce
Waterbury
Postoriivs
Joslin
George H. Spencer
Spencer
Mise Gleasan
Courcey
Montpelier
Abbie Minor
Vonselt
Ise Boel
Comaniseinn
Hav Bent
Lesw
Ernie Murrie
James Niet
Walter Berere
Faru
Moretren
Dew Fickdere
Dew
Henry
Caylee
Northfield Night Social and Fire News from Friday Events
About fifty gathered for the annual bell event and music at the St. Sug church Guild Hall in Northfield, with dancing and a late evening program. A fire at Cross Hills caused a momentary alarm but was subdued with department help and no major damage. weekend plans included travel for A. M. Bean and others while Mrs. Shear’s farewell and attendance at local gatherings marked the scene.
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Armory
Carroll
Fenen
St. Sugebureh
Ameang Electric
Cross Hires
A. M. Bean
Marre
Menwi
Jackson
Fla
Mr. Kran
New York
Shear
Herp
Mra
Helltent
Bewlth
Webb
Albany
Teller
Midtord
Gertin
Hayat Cheney
Marve
Referendum Referenced at Graniteville Home Meeting
A local meeting at Mire Lawtet Myen's home discussed a referendum. Attendees included Temed vine and Preeuett emite Temed who urged attendance and noted upcoming dates. The discussion referenced national and regional figures and a public program related to the vote.
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Mire
Lawtet
Mit
Deep Well Drilling Sparks Historic Water Quest
In early West expansion, a deep 1900s well near Bestioy and the Central Pacific line pursued water, reaching 2700 feet with poor water quality. At 1700 feet a bed of petrified clams was noted and redwood timber was found. Overland Guidehawk notes the miners' hardship and orderly conduct amid frontier bustle.
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Bestioy
Newby
Central Pacific Railway
U.S
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