Enormous Loss From Forest Fires Across Vermont
Forest fires in Vermont have devastated timber land and destroyed mills and buildings across multiple counties. By January 4, 1900, flames covered hundreds of acres with wind driving rapid spread toward Worcester and Montpelier. Estimated damage reaches 225000 with numerous timber holdings burned and several mills lost or damaged. Firefighting efforts struggle against strong winds as crews attempt to contain the blaze north of the railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
Jane
Mount Ianesr
Timvy Minder Fund
Bea
Patna & Son
Stowe Lamber Co
Shacres, Baird & Russ
George Marke
Popes
Bussell Tomber
Wis
Bowne Rite
Morrisville
Fee
Worcester Corday
Sparke
Ny Orhood
Montpeling & Wells
Tver
BR. B
Pearhan Pond
Innes
Lauesbors
Goslant
Mark Mear
Forest Fire Ravages Burke Mountain Area
West Burke reports a ferocious forest fire on Burke Mountain threatening the town. Firefighters battle to control flames that have consumed brush and timber, with property owner H. K. Darling of New York sending crews to help. The blaze risks spreading further as winds drive the flames.
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West Burke
Burke Mountain
H. K. Darling
New York
Stonecutters Fight Fire At Woodbury Granite Yard
In the afternoon the Woodbury Granite company diverted about 450 workers to battle a forest fire near the works, with around 500 men total aiding efforts. Merrill Crown and Albert Goodrich buildings burned to the ground, loss estimated at 3500 dollars, only partly insured.
Waterbury Forest Fires Rage Across Surrounding Areas
Fire blazes near Waterbury and nearby towns as forests burn for days. Officials report several small blazes in Dirsbury and adjacent state land, threatening timber and local habitats. Fire control crews work to contain the spreading flames amid dry conditions.
Fires Threaten Summer Cottages Around Willoughby Lake
Forest fires rage on hills near Willoughby Lake endangering summer cottages at the resort. New blazes at May Pond and woods near South Barton draw all aid as factories shut and about 300 acres burn. villagers fear further danger without rain.
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Pareo
Barton
Willoughby Lake
May Pond
South Barton
Emen
Leaves From the Fire Drives Particles to Worcester City
Strong winds blew leaves and burned particles from Worcester County 16 miles to Worcester city. Smoke filled the air yesterday and last evening while rumors spread that D Montlier and Goatant's mill in Lanesboro burned, but reports proved unfounded.
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Worcester Lanesboro
Worcester
Montlier
Goatant
Lanes Rd
Forest Fires Rage Across Addison County in Green Mountains
June 3 report from Middlebury describes widespread forest fires in the eastern part of town. Fire officials battle flames spreading over hundreds of acres of timber as trenches are dug to halt the blaze and protect surrounding land and properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlebury
Cantoy
Colyni Chapmaay
Green Mountains
Fire reignites in Vergennes road blaze injures workers
Near Vergennes a fire at the W. D. Woodman property reignited Tuesday afternoon after being believed extinguished. A crew of about 25 men struggled to control the flames on the highway near the Ruyapom house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vergennes
Janes
W. D. Woodman
Tom
Buildings Burned at Castleton Farm Devastation Feared
Fire devastated Castleton Farm near Rutland today, leaving Hancock firm archives and materials destroyed. Local officials reported extensive damage with authorities assessing the loss and potential causes. Residents say the blaze started in a storage area and spread through outbuildings, with emergency crews securing the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castleton
Wleree Wire
Rutland
Jane
Eredi
Uthe Hancock
Brega
Forest Fires Threaten Littleton and Surrounding Towns
Littleton New Hampshire is threatened by fires on two fronts with dense smoke over the valley. The fire department has treated roofs in the business district and the entire force will be on duty all night. Fires also threaten Lancaster Berlin Enfield Concord Meredith and other nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Littleton
N.H
Jane
Lancaster
Berlin
Enfield
Concord
Meredith
Fires Sweep Cedar River Region and Surrounding Areas
Reported large fires in New York State’s Cedar River region scorch Glens and falls near Long Lake. Ash from the Catskill range near Lake George blows about 25 miles, covering the lake surface with a thin ash layer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glens, Falla
Cedar River
Alan Sthnes
Abla
Long Lake
Catamount
Lake Georgy
Boston Smoke Darkens City as Fires Rage
Aerial haze from forest fires wafts over Boston causing yellow light and uneasy air. Early morning visibility drops as winds shift, and officials urge caution. The city battles smoky conditions throughout the day with no immediate relief forecast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arvor Gity
Boston
Jane
Harsh Drought Drives Upsurge in Prices and Crop Strain
Rain threatened harvest as farmers report record hay and cattle feed costs. In Barlington area, buyers anticipate higher prices for 6150 ton cattle feed amid extreme drought. State expert Onastow Peck notes prolonged dry spell would further depress crops and hay yields. Local rivers Champlain and Wincogt run low as June approaches, oldest inhabitants say.
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Harlingtom
Jung
Barlington
Onastow Peck
State Exce Farm
Champlain
Wincogt
Breach Suit Over Brattleboro & Whitehall Railroad Lease
A bill in equity seeks remedies against the Central Vermont road and others over the Brattleboro and Whitehall line. It alleges failure to operate under the lease to the New London and Northern system, cites a derelict roadbed and worn locomotives and cars, and claims substantial business and financial damage.
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Brattleboro
Erly
Ee A
Rattlebore & Whitehall Railroad
New London & Northam Railroad Company
Central Vermont Road Company
New London& Northern System
Brattleboro & Whitehall
Central
Vermont
Uccrete
Water Subsiding in Kansas City June 4
Water levels dropping after a flood. officials plan to pump water into a city reservoir and begin melting the blocked sewer. The river’s fall noted with several people affected by the rising waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Set for Revenge Blast Destroys Magnatia Glass Plant
Magnatia Magnilia June 4 The Atlantic Window Ginke company plant at Magnatia was burned with losses around 75000 dollars. Authorities say the fire was set as revenge by sons of workers who were dismissed last week when the plant closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnatia
Magnilia
S.J
Atlantic Window
Rutland Strike Action At Castleton Railroad Yard
Rutland June 3 seventy five Italian workers from the railroad company at Castleton west of town struck this morning over wages. They voted to quit after failing to raise pay from one dollar per day for labor on Waycott Flats during the Pull Haven extension project.
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Rutland
iKusland Thereat Hailway Company
Castleton
Waycott Flats
Pull Haven
Rete
East Montpelier Gossip and Local Moves Highlight Weekend
East Montpelier notes show Miss Buss Renfrew of Hamfield visiting J J Hooker. Mrs F Kelton spends Tuesday in Montpelier while J A Hooker shifts to the Montpelier freight office. Rev X N Witham visits Woodsrilla briefly. Mrs J M Willard seeks care at home. Local venous commissioners deny Frank Doonelly’s Bee and Arl class Leon J T Bero seeks a license. Susie’s transfer from school draws townwide sympathy and criticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buss Renfrew
Hamfield
J. J. Hooker
J. A. Hooker
Plainfolk
Montpelier
XN. D. Witham
Woodsrilla
J. M. Willard
Hoksing
Veense
Frank Doonelly
Arl Clase
Leon J.T. Bero
Katie North
Frank LeBarron
Suale
Anton Witham
Em Moree
Herbert Alneworth
Salem
Susie
Thia
Williamstown Obituary and Local Notices
Albert Briggs aged about ten suffered poverty the past two years and died at home yesterday. O H Ingalls and A K House siblings visited Northchulch for Eastern Star convocation. A called Charity Star convocation was scheduled for Monday evening with all members urged to attend. The hill enhancement near Washington is now reachable via the Chelseuweiteh route. Mrs McAllister learned her mother was ill in Tunbridge. Stuereda attended a program around the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Briggs
H. Ingalls
A. IC
Northchulch
Easten
Wastington
Adirondacks blaze guts three lodges near Plattsburg
A fire swept three Adirondack lodges near Plattsburg New York including the Cascade Lake house and Mountain View hotel. The blaze burned rapidly and responders from multiple towns converged with assistance arriving by land and water over the course of the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsburg
Eastern Star Convocation Inspires Vermont Gathering
The Eastern Star convocation in Vermont concluded its session with about 250 attendees at Masonic hall. Mrs Myrtie I. Davis gave the welcome, Ada Taylor of Bennington responded, reports were presented, officers elected, and installation performed by Past Grand Patrons J H McLeod and Mingle Paresons.
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Order of the Fastarn Star of
Vermont
Myrtie I. Davis
Ada Taylor
Bennington
Wilder
Masonic Hall
I Nao
George F. Hoot
Newport
Siattle
Brat
Winooski
Hem
Py Chase
Newport Center
Elie BM
Miller
Nellie Leland
Springfield
Adah
Shylla Burdette
Wallingford
Rath
Eice
Anna Wheatley
Montpellar
Heath
Mertle Davis
Northdeld
Martha
Killen Woordrock
Manchester
Eleeta
Jennie Brown
White River Junction
Seatipel
Der
Pettee
Seattleboro
Cou Liutes
Mes
Ally Trall
Pato
J. H. McLeod
Hariwick
Min Mingle H. Pare Sons
Taland Pond
Off icers Elected by the Eelectio Medical Association
Montpelier June 4 At a meeting of the Eelectio Medical association officers were elected President W fee M D Glover vice presidents B P Nl Godfrey M D Chelaya JW Marsh M D Manchester Center Geere W Flat M D Cate Wogeville secretary 1 1 Templeton M B Montpelier corresponding secretary Charles Hardwicke M D Derby treasurer and librarian Hylt iheton Montpelier censors 1 Th EH Crahman Hast Charleston P Templeton M J Montpelier and E A Parlin Bartow Landlig The bears presented were Pregmo by Dr J W Marsh Gastritis by A Parlin Our Eeleotic Mueria by Dr HLON Waite Appendicitis by Dr Wij Hi Godfray
Shamrock II Arrives After Lipton's Challenging Yacht
Reports say Thomas Lipton’s challenger Shamrock II arrived in harbor with the Shamrock 11 in tow from Glasgow. The crew prepared for the American Cup defense as the fleet watched the scene unfold, with tennis and cricket chatter noted among spectators.
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Shamrock IE
Fayat
Fogal
Amoros Istanda
Thomas Lipton
Wreany
Strin Ant
Gonrock
Scotland
Shamrock
Ile Urin
Death of Aged Delegate Sparks Memorial Cast
A Duluth January 4 report states Elder McCollum aged eighty one, a Venthsterian delegate and Presbyter ian assembly participant, died en route to Los Angeles after collapsing at a California hospital. Also reported a Naples fire at Monte di Preturo destroying a valuables-filled iron safe, with losses around 2.4 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Low Angtoy
EH Ste. Collum
Duluth
Mint
Presbyterian Assembly
California Hospital
McCollum
Tow Angeles
Sinte Caren
Rome
Monte di Pretu
Etute
Nonty
Naples
Sinaunis
Trio of Strangers Appears in Court in Barre
Three men from Springfield Istasa Lam enburgh and Dalton New York appeared in Barre court after a drunken brawl on Main Street. Kelley sparked trouble as officers escorted the trio to the station. All three pleaded guilty and were ordered to ten days in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barre
Din Kelley
Springfield
Istasa
Yostanlay Mk
Lamenburgh
Oliver Hamel
Main Street
Toy
Kelley
Oficer Perry
Mission to Regia Aims at Catholic Clarifications
A Masalonish Fathers of W Hoboken New Jersey through Monica's church plan a one week non Catholic mission starting Monday June 5 led by Rev. Xavier Sutton. The event will feature a Question Box for non Catholics to ask doubts about the Catholic Church and receive open, charitable answers. Admission is free and all non-Catholics in Barre and nearby areas are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Hoboken
N. J
Monica's
Xavier Sutton
Barre
Villagua
Unie Leopuren
Water Famine Threatens Rutland Reservoir
Rutland faces an imminent water shortage as the head reservoir drops below half, with rain insufficient to raise levels. City officials order restrictions on hose use, sprinkling, and power water to conserve supplies, warning water cuts for violators. The Merrdon and Chittenden streams are diverted to the reservoir, though Chittenden is strained by vegetation decay behind the dam.
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Prince Bays
Rutland
Cimenities
Chittenden
Freight wreck delays morning mail in Northfield
A northbound freight wreck at Northfield delayed the morning mail. The rear section broke away on Elbow bridge, derailed three cars and a caboose. Conductor M A Danbar of St Albans was injured and a brakeman Andrew A Abadbourne of St Albans suffered serious exposure and possible internal injuries. A wrecking crew from St Albans was dispatched to clear the line.
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Northfield
Elbow Bridge
A. Danbar
Irakeman
Andrew A. Abadbourne
St. Albans
The Evils of Intemperance Lecture at St Moujen’s
Pr Alexie of Clavtonail and Mother Alexis of Otpelhout spoke last evening at St Moujen’s church on the evils of intemperance. The lecture praised temperance and urged education of the young to resist vice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexie
Clavtonail
Alexis
Otpelhout
St. Moujen's
Tia
Tie
Bituminous Macadam Discussion Before City Council
A special meeting explored bituminous macadam paving by Warren Biothara Co representatives. Mr Kanll outlined manufacturing of bituminous macadam and a two inch layer over foundation stone, while Alderman Currier cited Worcester streets needs and a five year guarantee proposal costing about 2.20 per square yard. Debate weighed wear, longevity, and comparison with granite paving before the street committee was tasked to report later.
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Ps. Ki
Warren Biothara Co
Boston
Kanll
Currier
Kall
Warren Go
Kant
Kull
Spa
Meriden
Connor Westfield
Mans
S Treet
Pretty Chunk Wedding in Graniteville
Flora A. McDonald daughter of Ann McDonald married Jota W. McAulay of Graniteville in a Presbyterian ceremony at Last Kyoting church. Rev FL Mitchell officiated. A large reception followed at Miles Hill with about 200 guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graniteville
Janet
Presbyterian Church
Mise Flora A. McDonald
Annue McDonald
Jota W. McAulay Alsa
Granitevilla
Nc Ae Nicata
Youngie Is
Emma McDonall
Angus McAulay
Jpiste
Miles' Hill
Mod
McAulay
Thase
Stewart Cameron Wedding Ties Island Couple in Quiet Home Ceremony
Emma Plorence Stewart and James Malcolm Cameron, sister of Mye Stewart and brother of George Stratton, wed at nine thirty in the morning at the home of the bride’s sister Mrs. George Stratton. The ceremony was performed by Thomas A. Mitchell. After a short wedding trip, the couple plans to reside in Prince Edward Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Stratton
Prince Edward Island
Emma Plorence Stewart
Janes Malcolm Cameron
Laland
Thomas A. Mitchell
Arudi
Mrs. Cameron
Kouton
Prince Kaward Island
Cross Davidson Couple Married at Watlaana Town Home
In Wilametown on June 4, Gregory Jones officiated by Tew F. EK Onerier Walter C. Davidson and Miss Lnollat Crom of Watlaana town wed. The newly married left on the 2.80 train for Montreal and Wit, Cerne tn, for a aborteer. A host of friends joined for a happy journey ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilametown
Jane
Jones Gregory Jones
Tew F. EK
Onerier
Walter C. Davidson
Lnollat
Crom
Watlaanatown
Montreal
Cernetn
Curd of Thani Kindness Beloved by Town Friends
A belated thanks expresses gratitude to many friends and neighbors for kindness during a recent loss. The message mentions carved doors and artwork from local youths. appreciation extends to Miss Home Physie and others for restoration efforts.
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St. Job
Fops Taken It Today Rome Jane 4
The Pips suffered a severe illness today with diarrhoea. doctors report no serious complications and say rest is advised. Local notes indicate ongoing care for health concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
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