Americans Are Picked for Opening in Rain at Stadium
Report describes a grand opening with nearly 100000 spectators, royals present, and King Edward, Queen Alexandra, the Duke Duchess of Sparta, and the Crown Prince in attendance. Athletes from 69 nations pass in review as pre games set the mood for a long Olympic style event.
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God
Fipfsertlers
Haakonorway
Alevatdrs
Sparta
Sweden
Eadward
Sullivan
American Ath of
America
Tain
Inmates Escape From Insane Asylum Near Waterbury
Sheriff Graves tracks two escapees John Keenan and Leron Kent from an asylum Saturday. They fled toward Waterbury Center after stealing pastry from a pantry using a key made by fellow inmate Pood T. Sharpe. The pair are hungry and reportedly may surrender if forced to surface.
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Swaterbury
Pood T. Sharpe
Monipelier
Untitled report on intoxication charge in fonspoier city torulay
Two men faced charges of intoxication in Fonspoier City. Authorities identified defendant Nobert and associates linked to Lowry and Abmon. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate a local dispute or public disturbance.
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Fonspoier
Torulay
Intoxira
Girl Fire Bug Confesses in West Rutland Case
In West Rutland, Amalie Hoon, 17, daughter of Mr and Mrs Hersey Hoon, confessed to involvement in a fire bug incident. Deputy Sheriff HC Funston reported the afternoon admission amid statements of attempted bribery to join a criminal gang. Her mother was hospitalized after an earlier assault and the case centers on the alleged plan and acts surrounding the fire and related crimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amalie
Hersey Hoon
West Rutland
Sheri HC
Fee Fincher
Tim
Rosen
Rt Afr
Dewining
Hav Loa
Resigns Pastoral Post at Firet Baptist Church
Rev. George Lawson announces resignation from Brattleboro Firet Baptist Church to lead the Vermont academy at Saxony River. He will complete ministry duties by October, travel to New York and Philadelphia for three weeks, then relocate to Saxony River to begin acclimation before fall term, returning Sundays.
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Trattlehorn
Stev
George 4. Lawson
Firet
Lawson
Vinik
New York
Philadelphia
Saxone Tiver
Academy
Brattleboro
Renwin
Explosion sinks launch killing Marion residents
A 45 foot launch explodes off Situnkey wick near Marion Massachusetts killing multiple local residents. Surviving crew members include Roland Worthington of Boston and John T. Desi of Woburn, with Captain Coote Savory of Marblehead and saved A. B. Tarbell of Marblehead.
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Marion
Mass
Katmonth
Roland Worthington
Boston
John T. Desi
Woburn
Joseph & Beal
Milton
Coote Savory
Marblehead
Taunch
A. PB. Tarbell
Thwanl BE
Parker
Mille Street
Electric car hazards haunt stubborn passenger
An account from North Main Street describes Hrogini repeatedly boarding an electric car and narrowly escaping serious injury. After a fall from the running board, bystanders assisted as he was unharmed, though the escapade left him determined to try again despite danger and a bad strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Srogini
Hrogini
North Main Street
Regini
Anero
Herdsman Moves Cattle From Barricaded Pasture
An unnamed writer notes cattle from a breached enclosure driven away to safer grounds. The pasture is bare after the grass is stripped, and the cows must be relocated. The episode hints at disruption and loss of forage for the herd.
Fire destroys Lamberton mill and nearby properties
A severe blaze at Lamberton’s mills Saturday devoured the mill, sawed lumber, and outbuildings. Harry Daniels of East Montpelier and others suffered losses while fire crews from Marshfield aided the effort. Estimated total damage reaches thousands with substantial personal injuries and property losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Daniels
East Montpelier
Fire Fghters
Valiant Work
Great Fire Creeping Over Groton Section
A brush fire started Saturday forenoon near the pond east of a cottage owned by Wainfield parties. Wind and dry ground aided rapid spread, burning timber and injuring Miller Ayer Co. losses. Two thousand acres burned. flames moved toward Ricker Bros property as Baldwin’s Montpellier cottage was destroyed. Firefighters kept other fires along the Mod and W. R. 1 line in check despite repeated flareups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I Pond
Wainfield
H. M. Ricker
Aail
Ricker Bros
Miller-Ayer Co
Baldwin
Montpellier
Mod& W. 1
Forest fires rage in northern Vermont area
A July forest fire near St Albans, on the J G Smith estate, has burned over 20 acres in brush and logs with no standing timber damaged. In South Whirkshire, 25 men fought a fire on J C Towle and Son's lawn, burning about three acres. officials suspect fishermen sparked that blaze near Little Pond.
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St. Albans
J. G. Smith
St. Albat
South
Whirkshire
J. C. Towle and Son
Barre Man Loses Cottage in Greton Pond Fire
George F E Mall of this city was among Vejosers when a big fire swept Greton Pond on Saturday destroying his shore cottage. He saved the land around it. VK Ayers reported the blaze was heavy and the water lower, the woodland fence burned, and more buildings at risk before the flames were checked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George FE. Mall
Vejosers
Greton Pond
Montpelier and Wells River Railroad Saves Property
A special Montpelier to Wells River train last night carried a gang of workmen who aided in saving the company’s property from serious danger. The operation halted what could have been a costly incident for the railroad.
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The
Montpelier
Forest and Park Fires Reported Near Berlin Pond and Montpelier
A forest fire started yesterday on the Robidon lumber lot near Berlin pond but caused little damage as the area had been recently logged. Another fire began in Hub bard park Mont iler and was extinguished before significant damage. Montpelier park officials plan to prosecute those responsible if possible.
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Robidon
Northfielt Captain
Berlin Pond
Tre Waa
Hubbard Park
Mont@iler
Montpelier Park
Calmes Burned at Ometock Farm in Plainfield
The barns and outbuildings on thigh ometock farm now owned by Pearl uiley were burned Sunday afternoon. Prompt action by Mr. Beckley and neighbors helped suppress the blaze and save some structures.
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Plainfield
Thigh Ometock Farm
Pearl Uiley
Man Breaks From Captor In Middlebury Larceny Case
St Albans July 1 Fred Marriott sought in Middlebury on larceny or embezzlement broke from the officer at the jail steps recaptured, then escaped again. He fled toward the lake after attacking an office boy with a case knife at Central House. His automobile was seized for local bills. he may have boarded a steamer across the lake.
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St. Albans
Fred Marriott
Middlebury
Thc Central House
Delebury Bank
Gates
Kred Heares
Aca
M. Douffy
Pape
Urthy
Dan J. Sullivan
A. W. Freaser
J. ‘i. More
M. TL Michele
E. McNulty
M. W. Nelson
James Brown
AC Moore
Campbell Gorman
Deaths of H P Martin and Dean B Johnson in Marshfield and Northfield
Howard P. Martin dies after a stroke at home in Marshfield on Sunday aged 99? He had served as trial justice and represented the town in the state legislature in 1984. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 PM with Rev Sp. Fisk and Rev L Fortney officiating. Dean B. Johnson, 20, foster son of Mrs. Ide Johnson of Northfield, dies of pneumonia after four years with Company F. Funeral today at 2 PM at the Center residence with Rev EW Sharpe officiating and interment in Center cemetery. He was a Corporal and a basket ball player and fostered by local families.
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Marshfield
Howard P. Martin
Martin
Loretta
Stephen Wooster
Curtis L
Harris Eatey
Knights of Pythas
Pythians
Tas
Fisk
L. ¥. Fortney
Plainfield
Northield
Dean B. Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Ide Johnson
Northfield
Company F
Eorporal
Pine Plains
N.Y
Sharpe
Center
Johnson
Base Ball Magnate Stricken At Game
Columbus July 13 Pres Thomas Bryce of the Colabus baseball club collapsed during the game at Neil park from heart failure. The crowd of 5000 was sent home as the event was postponed. The death occurred amid a tragic scene as he collapsed near the grandstand and was aided by players and officials before being carried to the office for removal.
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Columbus
Thomas Bryce
Colabus
Neil Park
John T
Nruali
New York
Ptedon Nenoti
Mr. Brush
Metamlape
Brush
McGraw
Coluwbuy
Toledo Bell
Superintendents Meet In Williams Science Day
Puerlington July 32 reports a district school superintendents gathering on Williams science day with thirty five attendees. Prof 1. 1. Hds of Burlington and 5.7. Pricey of the Massachusetts state Giant of mlocetion Tummuw's session will be held on board the Mari quits.
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Puerlington
Seriool
Williams Science
Burlington
Tummuw
Funeral Beneath Maples in Calais For Ayers
Funeral services for Map Mila A. Ayers who died in Boston were held under maple trees at her parents’ home in Calais. The Rev. A. J. Heigl officiated. many relatives and friends attended. The roster of mourners included Saucy Jancrot and daughters Mery and Glee, plus others.
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Calais
Map Mila A
Hil) Ayers
Boston
Mass
Maplee
Three O'Dork
A. J. Heigl
Montpelier
Mra Saucy
Tancrot
Mery
Glee
Berar Finliagher
Victor Nadard
Frank Fuller
Ge Bury
Obituary Notice of Ayers of Calais and Montpelier Community
The obituary recalls Ayers born in Calais on March WW 1857 and married twenty six years ago to Joseph Ayers of Boston. Survived by husband, her parents Mr and Mrs Charles G UlI of Calais and two brothers George and Eger. The notice lists many local attendees and names from Barre Montpelier and surrounding towns.
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Jossiy Converse
Nathan Bancroft
Pare Vow
Irving Hobinava
Uribert Kent
Tradii
BB Jasnbe
Sue
Harry Hockings
Montpelier
Henry Averill
Piegnont
N. H. Str
G Wiley
Loretta Davis
Barre
O.G. Stewart
Levi Barwoholder
Edgar Cummings
Susan Cummings
East Montpelier
Ayers
Calais
Joesph Ayers
Boston
Genie
Vermont
Afr
Charles G, Uli
George
Eéger
New York
Ophir Sanborn obituary notes Civil War service
Ophir Sanborn of West Topsham died July 8 at Lake View sanitorium Burlington aged 67 years 4 months and 16 days. Born in West Topsham he lived there except three years in the Civil War with Company G 6th Vermont volunteers. He was road commissioner one year and school director nine years. He leaves eight children Herbert John Mrs Riley Mrs M Lights Mrs E Locke and Winona. one sister Dora Bryant and one granddaughter. Funeral at his late home July 11 conducted by Rev J A Rauny.
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West Topsham
Ophir
Sanborn
Lake View
Burlington
Walwaye
Vermont Volunteers
Atx
Herbert
Westees
John
East Orange
Riley
Graniteville
Mre
M. L
Barre
Locke
Waite River
Winona A. Sanborn
Weat Topsham
Mra
Doraee Bryant
Lyme Canter
N. H
J. A. Rauny
Death of Mrs Maud Ida Radcliffe Mudgett in Barre
Mrs Maud Ida Radcliffe Mudgett wife of Charles A Mudgett of 20 Beacon street died at home at 10 30 this morning after years of poor health including a paralytic stroke She was 51 born in Gloucester Mass she came to Barre about 12 years ago Survived by husband five children Lewis of this city Dale of New York Mrs Edmund Mitchell Salida Colorado Mrs John Dorrity Mulekada Minnesota and Miss Helen M of this city Funeral will be private at the house Wednesday.
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Maud Ida Radcliffe Mudgett
Charles A. Mudgett
Beacon Street
Lewis
Dale
New York
Edmund Mitchell
Salida
Colorado
John Dorrity
Muxkada
Minnesota
Helen M
Mrs Hamel Dies After Long Illness at 28
Mrs. Thomas E. Hamel died early this morning at her home 24 Church Street after a three year heart illness. Age 28, born in Portlingtom, she leaves her husband and three young children, her father Edward Lonergan of Burlington, and brothers Thomas Lonergan of Burlington, Charles Lonergan of Boston, and Alfred Lonergan of Kellows Falls, along with many friends in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas F Hamel
Orwek
Church Street
Funeral for Dr Matilda Surrett Held at Home
Funeral services for Dr Matilda Surrett were held yesterday at 2 39 pm from her daughter Mrs M Proulx's Brook Street home with Rev I C Thayer officiating. The house was well filled as friends and relatives attended. The body was sent on the 7 40 train to Montreal for burial. pallbearers were A W Eastman Denon Denamore William Watt and Albert Martelle.
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Matilda Surrett
Terday
Husband found dead by hanging in shed
Randolph on July 12 J B Montgomery reportedly took his own life by hanging in the shed of his home last night. Mrs Montgomery who spent the night at her son's home discovered the body this morning when she returned to the premises.
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Randolph
J. B. Montgomery
TALK OF THE TOWN VISITORS AND ARRIVALS IN ST LOUIS
Mrs A Westland and her children of St Louis are visiting her mother Mrs Elles Brattie. A party of three commercial traveling men in Mr Morse's car plan a five day western and southwestern trip. Arrivals at City hotel include Ld Lange don Wells River George I Allen A Sever Murlidyinns W G Shaw Belfast Me Con Kermick New York E M Jenker O Barrows Bonnington and Mr and Mrs Frank Dart Vergennes.
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A. Westland
Police raid recovers liquor at Palter home arrest
Police raids on three locations Saturday yielded liquor at Rudolph Palter’s Foster street residence where a quart of whiskey and fourteen bottles of beer were found. Palter arrested as keeper and bound over for Tuesday court. His wife was later arrested on the same charge and bound over. Other locations on Granite and West streets produced no liquor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faulkner
Ramel
Anila
Rudolph Palter
Foster Street
Rudolph
Scott
Patrick Crowley
Westerville
Paits
Hamel
Lizzie Gerbetti
Granite Street
Wells River
West Street
Comelli
Gamble
M. B. Nichols
Shirt mix up leads to theft case in East Barre
Alex Powers faced Justice A. A. Sargent in city court for stealing $1.45 from Albert Ganders and a shirt owned by Ernest Hutchins. Powers pleaded guilty to stealing the money but denied taking the shirt. He claimed the shirt was unintentionally mixed with his belongings. A $10 fine and $6.45 costs were imposed for the money theft. the shirt charge was not pursued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex. Powers
Justice of the Peace
A. A. Sargent
J. A. Plaistid
East Barre
Albert Ganders
Ernest Hutchins Powers
Hutchins
Justice Sargent
E. R. Davis
Powers
Woodaville
George Hutchins
Pisistid
City Court Guilty Plea for Dumping Waste Into Potash Brook
Dr. K Ghidella pleaded guilty in city court to violating the city ordinance by dumping waste into Potash brook behind his Merchant street home. He was fined 10 dollars and 5.20 dollars costs, paid. City Attorney J Ward Carver reported repeated complaints of swill dumping near Nichole block and under the Nichole crossing, creating an unhealthy condition and health risk to the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Ghidella
Merchant Street
J. Ward Carver
Nichols Brook
Summer Street
Nichole
Record heat wave peaks at 98 in the shade
The heat wave neared its peak with thermometers rising to 98 in the shade during the hottest day of the year. A strong wind limited harm while residents sought relief at shaded resorts and cool car trips carried heavy demand along the electric line.
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O. A. Reed
Elm Street
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Ian
John Keenan
Leroy Kent
Pwo Min Weer
Montcellor City Court
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Vermont Academy
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Big Mill
Lamberton's Mills
Charlie Othe
Cabot
Miewes
Ariel
Hese Funket
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Danie
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Raymond
Groton
Ater
St. Albans Bay
South Berkshire
Gorton Pond
Fobdon Lumber
Fred Harriott
Carge
Barre Town
Miles
J. B. Fitepatrick
W. H. Miles
CN. Barber
John Worcester
L. M. Vignn
H. P. Martin
Washington County
Dean R. Johnson
Ella A. Ayers
Thomas E. Hamel
Montreal
J. M. Montgomery
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