Drowned Attempt to Swim Across Connecticut River
Bellows Falls June 10 Peter Mephy aged 19 a Vermont Farm Machinery Company employee foughed hard for life as he attempted to swim across the Connecticut River with a companion 400 yards below the bridge Murphy his companion was overtaken by cramps and went down in the water Mephy scratched and tore his companion in the struggle while trying to protect himself the boat is not recovered yet
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Bellows Falls
Peter Mephy
Vermont
Murphy
Awaiting a Word From Washington Taft versus anti injunction
Chicago reports show nervous Taft supporters aimed at the vice presidential choice while factional talks on the third term fade. Labor leader Paul Morton backs defense against injunction fights as Cannon consults on platform edits. Massachusetts endorses a vice presidential bid for Governor Guild upon his return from three months' illness.
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Chicago
Taft
Taftités
Washington
Cannon
Disantls
American Federation of Labor
Paul Morton
Massachusetts
Boston Policeman Ends Own Life at Parents’ Home
A Boston police officer, Albert E B, aged 33, shot himself at his parents’ home four hours before leaving for duty. The event occurred as he prepared to depart the city two weeks after being promoted. Continuous health issues were noted in the report.
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Mim Tech Roston
Ancien Albert
Wolzbt
Ego
Boston
Oma
Auicite
Himelf
Myrents
Body found on Bristol farm after missing man search
June 16 Heath's body recovered near Ole Sanborn farm in Bristol countryside after a rural search that began when Moye reported him missing. Neighbors and volunteers scoured the area, a shotgun believed involved, while authorities investigated the circumstances of the death and the account of the missing four years.
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Heath
Frank
Kirk
Bristol Pilin
Ilmteli
Demain
Mart
Felled jailer Willie Green fights for life at jail
In Dover Me on June 15 Sheriff James M Knowles of Viscount County was assaulted while on duty at the jail. A prisoner Willie Green born seven years ago flagged a plan with conspirators to rob the sheriff. Green struck with a slungshot causing a skull fracture. A bystander physician aided the sheriff who remains in critical condition. Green, held for breaking and entering and larceny, confessed to the plot and implicated others.
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Dover
Hix Shell Feac
Sherif James M. Knowles
Viscataquin
Knowlen
Soturiayes
Willes Crown
Green
Harry Lavensire
Emily Denis
Lavenceller
Ube
Privonti
Orl Kayowles
Cere
Willie Green
Barre Town Robberies and Jail Roundup Report
Barre town police report a string of arrests with fourteen sent to Chittenden county jail for various offenses. Names include Hota, Milton, Mooney, McLean, Lafarree, Flaherty, Marise, Miller, OConnal, Foote, Deas, Penn, Pasha, and Jenson, all detained for intoxication or breach of the peace. one man claimed to have been robbed.
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Thirlington
Chittenden County
Hota
Milton
Rutland
Windoski
Wart Mooney
James McLean
Joseph Lafarree
John Flaherty
William Marise
Joseph Miller
Frat O O'Connal
Harry Foote
Edward. Deas
Apes
James Penn
William Pasha
Daniel Jenson
Barre
Lightning Strike Halts Vermont Power Service Update
A bolt of lightning struck the St Albans substation of the Vermont Power and Manufacturing Company, halting electric service citywide. Repairs include damaged transformers and switchboards, with several telephone lines also affected. long distance lines remain usable. Restoration may take days to a week, while the newspaper operates with limited printing methods.
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St. Albans
Vermont Power and Manufacturing Company
Rey
Damag
Burglars Take $7.33 In Brattleboro Grocery
In Brattleboro on Elliott Street Horace and Suellenawgh’s grocery store was entered by two burglars who accessed the rear door through a cat flap. They took $1.80 from the cash register two boxes of cigars and damaged a safe before fleeing leaving about $100 in the safe untouched.
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Brattleboro
Horace
Suellenawgh
Elliot
Sen
Oa An Deyo
John
Cahs
Reeams
Backed Down Hill on East Randolph Road
An intense hill drive accident near Northfield on June 15 involved a machine starting down a steep hill backwards. Two male occupants were aboard. one jumped off during a wall crossing and was unhurt. George Mann of Harre was identfied among them.
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Northfield
Tune
East Randolph Rae
Dows
Steep Hill
George Mann
Harre
Summer Camp Open For Youth In Alhameane
Fragmentary notice notes summer camp opening in Alhameane with 18 Cane and George Gare named. Mentions attendance invited and a focus on care, buildings and services to be erected at the site.
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I George Gare
Recital Night in Barre at Massurser's Theatre
A brief Barre program note announces a tonight recital at Massurser's Theatre on 40 Maly street with attendance by promising performers from EWeirmeneeromat and Tone. The listing mentions Nick as a featured act in the Sea teettyes title segment.
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Maly Street
Massurser
Nick
West Barnet man jailed after house entry and safe tampering
Eugene Guy Shaw, 37, of Mant Pracham, was jailed in Colchester awaiting trial on malicious injury to property after breaking into Miss Josephine Brock's West Barnet home. He overturned a safe, damaged a combing ton Jeno, and fled when discovered by neighbors' children. He had a prior court appearance for larceny and received a fine.
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Eugene Guy Shaw
Johnatary
Hill
Min Jone Phine
West Barnet
Were Doing Stunts Hurts Bushman Child in Fall
Four year old Marry Bushman, son of Mr and Mrs Jareph Bushman of 30 Reith Avenue, was injured while performing stunts near a tent. He reportedly fell from a height onto a hard object, struck his head, and could not rise without fainting, raising fears of serious injury.
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Bushman
Jareph Bushman
Reith Avenue
Bern
Corry Announces Himself Candidacy for State Senator
Frank M. of Montpelier declares he is a candidate for the senatorial nomination from Washington County. Other names mentioned include Hi Peay Wing George C. Stratton and B. Harveant Boutwell, with Montpelier seen as a potential senator this year amid possible contest.
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Frank M. Oy
Montpelier
Toodast
Ey Joan
Sanator
Washington County
Hi. Peay
Wing
George C. Stratton
B. Harveant
M. Boutwell
Spaulying Triumphs In Surprise Montpelier Win
Spading high school upset Als high school with a 7 to 6 victory on the Montpelier arena diamond Saturday afternoon. Eyonidia led with strong pitching, while Montpeice’s Buck opened the game as if in control. Fisher settled in after a rough start and helped the foe exhibit nerves while Montpeice’s team rallied in a tense clash.
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Spanding High Shool
Als High School
Montpelier
Eyonidia
Toolier
Fisher
Buck
Mont»peice
Fiat
Marching Knights of Pythias Hear Memorial Sermon
Knights of Pythias attended a Baptist church memorial service last evening where Rev. WE Traisted delivered a sermon about friendship charity and benevolence. Mr Heatered welcomed members and spoke on temperance and the organization’s role in aiding the needy.
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Knights of Pythian
Pully
Frat Baptist Church
We.traisted
Hraleted Welomes
the Price
Dalumanion Fe
Praised Fraternal Orders At Manchester Unity Service
Rev W J M Beattle spoke at a memorial service honoring the Manchester Unity Odd Fellows. Sixteen men and ten women filed from the hall to the Church of the Good Shepherd for the 7 pm service. He urged fraternal groups to foster brotherly love and fellowship and noted their public benevolence while stressing core religious aims beyond ritual.
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W. J. M. Beattle
Manchester Unity
Odd Fellows
Church of the Good Shepherd
Ordie of
WJ. M. Beattie
Memorial service honors Odd Fellows and Bright Star
Hiawatha Judge of Odd Fellows and Bright Star Rebekah lodge held a memorial service at the German block yesterday at three o clock. About a hundred Odd Fellows and Rebekahs attended. Rev A J Ough of Montpelier delivered the address praising the order’s work and urging members to live upright lives in memory of departed brothers and sisters.
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Hiawatha Judge
Odd Fellows
Bright Star
Rebekah Lodge
A. J. Ough
Montpelier
Ough
Spiritualists Close Ferment State Convention
The semi annual Ferment State Spiritualist convention ended after three days at Hale's pavilion with large attendance. Highlights included a prayer meeting led by Rev. A. W. Benton and evening addresses by A. Mabherd of Tyson. The event drew notable speakers and a substantial audience.
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Pesadun
Hale
A. P. Mabherd
Tyson
Tee Cope Nee
Shah
Benton Ihn
Seniors Hear Sermon at Goddard Seminary Class of 1908
The graduating class of 1908 at Goddard Seminary heard Rev. W. J. Dearborn deliver parting words at Universalist Church. The service featured choir, violin, and a sermon urging graduates to pursue a truthful simple life and look to the future. Alumni events and final exercises follow this afternoon and evening events.
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Church Auditorium
Goddard Seminary
Universalist Church
W. J H. Dearborn
Boston
Chiurch
Wthers
Henry Harrison
George
Ellman
Herbert Dean
John Knight
Thaeile
Mre. Sheldon
Montpelier
Miler Lease
Tsinor
Buck
C. Conner
Hanscom
Quartette
Savior
Dearborn
Philippinus
Jesus
Rovian
Chepel
Welock
Baccalaureate at Norwich Preached by Rev Pedley
Commencement exercises at Norwich university began with a baccalaureate sermon delivered yesterday by Rev Hil ton Pedley. The address impressed attendees with its masterly style. The event featured a quartet performance and drew notable figures from Northield and Dewey Yoristen.
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Hilton Pedley
Northield
Norwich University
Dewey l Yoristen Pedley
A. Tarwe
Che Madet Mule Quartette
Runaway wagons crash in Haymarket incident
A damaged report describes a runaway wagon injuring Mrs War ra oee and Goodell near Haymarket square. The wagon tore apart, pulling bystanders and causing serious injuries. Mr lpcdaie and two others were knocked down as the vehicle collided with a tree, with one witness noting a fiftenn-peacord unit flying from the scene.
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Montoe
Warra
Goodell
Lord-Owen wedding planned at South Barre home
A Jura wedding set for Saturday evening at Fred S. Owen's South Barre residence unites Grice M. Owen daughter of Mrs Bila Owen with Prod B. Lond son of Mr and Mrs Job Lond. Rev F A Poole officiates. Bride wears white, guests and relatives attend, cake serves, couple to visit Boston then reside in a modest home.
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Fred S. Owen
South Barre
Grice M. Owen
Bila
Owen
Prod B
Orange
Job L. Lond
F. A. Poole
Thie Tity
Wride
Lena Owen
Benth Boyce
Gordon Owen
Amos Lond
Broom
Leon Lord
Bancroft
Boston
Boutwell
Varnum
Breach of peace and disorder cited in town court
In a Saturday session Judge Slayton overseen charges against W Donnelly and W Moran for breach of peace after a base ball game and beer dispute. Moran pleaded guilty to disturbing the peace with costs of 6.20 and Donnelly faced similar charges with fines and costs to be determined. Eli Bertrand, Joe Bennett altercation on River street led to arraignment for disturbing the peace with costs. Arthur Castle pleaded guilty to intoxication with a five dollar fine and costs of 7.00. Deputy Sheriff J Slayton handled arrests and arraignments.
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W. Donnelly
Walter Moran
Sherill Slayton
Donnelly
Moran
Morgan
Burnham's Meadow
Sherine
Alice
Ae Brough
Scott
Costa
Doma Waa
Eli Bertrand
Joe Bennett
River Street
Carle
Arthiny Castle
J. Slayton
Two Respondents in Montpelier Court Hearings
Two respondents faced Montpelier City court today. A bridge-builder from New York was arrested by Deputy Hastings of Middlesex Saturday night. He bonded 524.00 and faced five days, while another man from Calais was questioned by Chief Durkee and appeared to face a 92 day term.
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Montpelier City Court
Schnieotys
York
Hastings
Middlesex
Hor Witton
Calais
Durkee
Montpelier
A Day of Joy at Glenugie Club Picnic
The Glenugie club held its annual event at Caledonia Park on a perfect simmer day. Members enjoyed outdoor sports led by captains John Marr and James Mortimer with Mortimer’s team winning a baseball contest Sta 1. James Mortimer’s football side also triumphed as captain. Angus orchestra entertained under the pavilion while socializing and table refreshment flowed. The gathering celebrated youth, nature, and enduring goodwill among attendees.
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Glenugie Club
Caledonia Park
John Marr
James Mortimer
Mortimer
J. K
Xto
Bova
Obiltron
Angus’ Orchestra
Scotland
Robert Dempster Dead After Long Illness in City
Robert Dempster died after two years of care in the city home. Born in Dalbeside, Scotland fifty years ago, he worked as a genie cutter for many years. He leaves a widow and three children among other relatives. The funeral arrangements are pending.
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Robert Deny
Dalbesidly
Scotland
Jerie
Barre Grand List Tops Fifty Thousand For First Time
Barre assessors filed the grand list with the city clerk and treasurer showing a total of 50 058 20 dollars this year. Real estate and personal property increased with 696 polls, despite a granite strike and harsh winter. The gains come from new buildings and real estate improvements, lifting the grand list above last year’s figure.
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Barre
Tressurer
Burlington list shows taxables in 1908 and 1907 loss
Sanaa reports Burlington tax assessment figures with 1908 totals for real and personal estate at 810,821,000 and 5011 polls, plus 162,018 total tax list. He notes 1907 totals at 15,308,093 with real estate leading. largest taxpayer entries include the Chase Cotton Mills, Gas Light Company, and Henry Weller, among others, with individual tax bills over 100,000.
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Sanaa
Ascnssors
Eeseysnesesv
Jena
Ueemiaan City Cotton Company
Chase Cotton Mills
Wella Ein Richardson Company
Gas Light
Paya
Ge Yoeae
Paitin En National
Danke
CW. Widour Partug
Farewell to 3 H. 5. Spaulding High School seniors
The Spaulding high school senior class held a largely attended farewell event Saturday evening. The school gymnasium was decorated in green and gold for the two graduating classes. Marches and readings filled the program, with several student speakers and encores for contributors.
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Spaulding High School
Guddand
Caren
Robertson
Grace Ellin Grate Cheney
Avia
Alice
Bea
Talk of the Town arrivals at the hotel Friday
The report notes several guests at the hotel on Friday including F. F. Bartow and A Bonts, with other names such as C. Bar Jr and Burlingtos Gs among the attendees. The fragment confirms Bethe and Naa Whittier are mentioned in the context of arrivals.
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B. Marehated
Bethe
Naa
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New Jersey
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Corry
Spaulying
Carmwell
Knox
Grigg
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Sutler
Towle
Cullen
Keegan Weeye
Rae Tho
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A. J. Hough
Universalist
W. H. Dearborn
Norwich
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Lord—Owen
Bride
Pretty Caledonia Park
Robert Dempster
Yauneral
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