Town Notes and Social Happenings from Vershire
Horace Grant arrived Monday evening. Mary O Day vacationing at home. Mrs Harrison Tuller hosts visitor. Joseph Sleeper in Barre Sunday. Mill near William Lake to run. camp built nearby. Mrs W H Orr and L Edwin Church visiting in St Johnsbury. Merton home for summer on the farm. State Grange master O L Martin from Plainfield visited June 15. Chelsea Grange master Ada Spear from Fairlee and Mrs Dodge visiting. Two applications prevented. three members present. Ice cream and cake served in liberal quantities. Mrs W Dickinson visiting brother John Chase in East Barre. Mrs Alfred French visiting Mrs Hood in Barre. Mrs Mattie Humphrey of Bradford visiting Don Orr’s. W T Rogers visiting his poor family in Cabot. Orr brings him Sunday. Orr called on sister Mrs W Lewis and family. Ula Orr teaching in Plymouth, N H. D Conant visited Titus family in Fairlee. Three weddings in South Vershire area. Mr Guertin and Florence Perkins. Mr Norton and Miss Crawford. Mr Lleworth and Helen Chamberlain. Eastmans took third and fourth degrees at the grange June 1. Mr and Mrs E Tucker drove from Hanover to take Parker and four children to Hanover for the day, June 12. Graduation exercises at Chelsea June 10 well attended. Miss Mattie Molver helps Vershire rejoice over daughter’s second degree. Melver of Plymouth and Miss Lacy Melver of Hanover to attend. William Cheney visited relatives in Franklin N J recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lake
W. H. Orr
L. Edwin Church
Corinth
W. J. Lewis
St. Johnsbury
Merton
O. L. Martin
Plainfield
Grange
Chelsea Grange
Ada Spear
Fairlee
Dodge
A. ©. Dodge
Zrange
New York
W. Dickinson
John Chase
East Barre
Alfred French
Plymouth
N. H
D. Conant
Titus
South Wershire
Guertin
Florence Perkins
Noreton
Mise Crawford
Lleworth
Helen Chamberlain
Leon Eastman
The
E. ‘Tucker
Hanover
Parker
Chelsea
Mattie Molver
Verehire
Denner
Melver
Lacy Melver
Mattie
William Cheney
Frankin
N. J
Luther Brown
Fred Campbell
Ransom Button
C. P. Hatch
Helen
St. Johnabury
R. F. Barnett
Montpelier
Angus Smith
Goddard Seminary
Roger Oxgood
Concord
Leslie Tucker
Raymond Farrington
Ernest St. John
Groton
Cecil Foster
Arthur Houghton
Barre
New Hall
Cabots
Monroe Vifield
Omaha
Neb
William
Harold Gray
Worcester
Walter Perry
Jack Foster
Glover
Walter Ferry
D. Waldo
Waterbury
H. H. Foster
Mra
Cary Smith
Sone
Dartmouth College
Smith
Congregational Church
Cooper
Glenn Hateh
Craftsbury
Mise Hazel Rogers
Louis Knapp
Cabot
BE. P. Walbridge
Merna
Twane
Derry
Emma Dane
Old Merritt
Stephen Nelson’s suicide attempt at daughter’s home
Stephen Nelson aged over 80 in North Fulton cut his throat with a razor at his daughter Mrs Carl Heaths home. He was found by his returning daughter and rushed to Montpelier hospital where he was expected to recover. He had recent illnesses and possible mental imbalance but was reportedly smart in the week prior. Several visitors from Cabot Waitsfield and Hyde Park were noted at Will Nelson and family homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Nelson
Carl Heath
Montpelier
Nelson
Local social notes from Strafford and Randolph pages
North Randolph residents visit in Strafford on Sunday. Orrin Carpenter and family drove from Irasburg for a Randolph day exercise. A large group picnic from Smugglers Notch and Windsor visitors gathered with local families in Royalton and Tunbridge. Family movements include Arthur Carpenter selling a farm in Royalton and relocation plans to Topfield Mare.
Death of Mrs Partington Saddens WaIt's River Village
WaIts River obituary records the death of Mrs Robert T Partington formerly Amah Cunningham daughter of Mr and Mrs W F Cunningham. Born in the village she was a teacher well liked by all and left an infant son. Survivors include her husband her parents a brother Gerald and many relatives. The body returned for burial with services and visitors from nearby towns noted. Community gatherings and religious events were unaffected except for a large turnout to assist after the East Corinth fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert T. Partington
Amah Cunningham
W. F. Cunningham
Partington
Jane
Gerald
Cunningham
Burlington
Austin Patterson
Lizzie Avery
Washington
Wilbur Hourdelais
Henry Montandon
R. B. Hood
Barre
Montpelier
Freezone drops pain from corns with quick relief
An advertisement promotes Freezone as a fast acting remedy for corns and related foot irritations. The product promises instant stopping of pain and easing of soreness with a tiny bottle costing a few cents, suitable for use between toes and on soft corns.
New Styles and Pretty Arms Beauty Notes
Women learn the value of a hair removal paste made with powdered det Binne and water. Spread on the skin for two minutes, then rubbed off, leaving skin smooth and hair-free. Warns to use Gelatope with fresh ast for best results and no failure if careful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delatene
William White Named Northfield Postmaster to Fill Unexpired Term
William White, a Northfield attorney and longtime resident, received appointment yesterday as postmaster to serve the unexpired term of Dr. George F. Hubbell. White moved to Northfield years ago and is described as a public spirited citizen devoted to the town and its patrons. The report also notes local residents visiting, teaching assignments, and community roles, including Rev. James Sargent’s new financial secretary post and various summer travel plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William ©. White
Northfield
Geors F. Hubbell
White
Cabot Socials and Games Highlight Summer Schedule
Cabot reports a busy social scene with visits from St Johnsbury and Barre guests, farm groups planning a Fourth of July celebration, and a baseball game against Greensboro. Local meetings include Ladies club dining, a chicken pie fundraiser, and a schedule of biweekly summer gatherings at the old Merritt schoolhouse. Monroe Vifield visits from Omaha. several residents attend graduations and funerals in nearby towns.
Stockbridge Notes and Local Visits Highlight Summer Window
Hope Leonard returns home from Goddard Seminary for vacation. Mrs J. Leonard and Ruth Turner of East Haven and Corcob Conn are mentioned. Alfred Chandler and William Leonard attend V S A graduation in Randolph. Wedding reception cards for William Knight and Mrs Eten of Sharon note events. Frederick Barrows trips to New York with chauffeur for Washburns of Bethel. Mrs H N Holland visits Bethel guest of Julia and Abbie Whitcomb. Windsor county farmers attend annual meeting in Bethel. calls for more attendance. Arthur Norden and family visit Baker’s home, then return to Warwick. Reginald Durkee returns from work in Vermont. Mr and Mrs Brown and children visit Barre and Stoddard. Gerald Stoddard and Mrs Stillman Stoddard at church in Barre Sunday where Percy Smith begins first pastorate. Smith is nephew of Blackmer.
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Hope Leonard
Leonard
Clara ‘Turner
East Haven
Ruth
Corcob
Conn
Alfred Chandler
William Leonard
Randolph
William Knight
Mie
Sharon
Frederick Barrows
New York
SM. Washburn
Bethel
H. N. Holland
Julia
Abbie Whitcomb
Windsor County Farmers’ Escha
Arthur Norden
Warwick
Baker
Reginald Durkee
V and Vicinity
Mee. Brown
Gerald Stoddard
Still Man Stoddard
Barre Sanday
I. D. Blackzmer
Alice Smith
Barnard
Percy Smith
Mr.Smith
Biackmer
Elixir touted as cure for indigestion and constipation
A testimonial style note praises Dr True’s Elixir for curing indigestion and constipation, claiming dramatic relief from diet limits and even raw onions. It asserts the medicine is mild, non-harmful, and effective, encouraging others to try the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trae’x
West
J.b.nutley
Hancock Students Return Home and Town News Briefs
Hancock students from R H S return home for summer. Miss Beatrice Mancing works in South Royalton. Ruth and Marjorie Dowdell and Charles spend weekend at Fred Elliott’s in Warren. Five new books added to library. Ransom Dunham and sons Wayne and Daniel graduate at Bethel. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Fred Haynes and Mr Greene of South Royalton at Elmore Goodyear’s. Church services at 10 30 a m Sunday and Granville at 2 p m. Paul W Grombley pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice Mancing
South Royalton
Ruth
Marjorie Dowdell
Charles
Fred Elliott
Tr Warren
Biesry
Ransom Dunham
Wayne
Daniel
Bethel
Fred Haynes
Greene
South Roughton
Elmore Goodyear
Granville
Paul W. Grombley
Free trial for rupture cure offered by Adams NY pamphlet
A old newspaper ad urges readers to write for a free trial of a rupture treatment claiming to heal ruptures without surgery. It stresses urgency and risks like gangrene, asking men and women to send for the trial despite no current symptoms and to use a coupon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main St. Adame N.Y
East Orange County Sunday School Convention Held at North Thetford
Sheldon Miller led as president of the East Orange county Sunday school convention at North Thetford. Rev Arthur H Sargent spoke on Rural Work. A lawn party and business meeting are planned for June 24 with cream and cake served and commuter workers invited.
East Orange Visit Calls for Montpelier Trip and Local Picnics
Dashner and family visited relatives in Montpelier on Sunday while Miks Marion Hil returned home with them for a few days. Nearly all attended the Ben Felch grove picnic last Friday and enjoyed the dig. Prescott and kin from Branford visited Sunday, Henry Richardson bought the Prescott farm of Wallace Chalmers. Mrs G M Burroughs and son H N Burroughs of Barre visited at W M Prescott's Thursday. W A Burroughs and family with Bertha Hutchinson took a trip Groton to St Jolæiary returning via Bradford. Mr and Mrs George Smith of Corinth visited her grandfather Ben Felch Sunday. Mr and Mrs E L Sanborn were at Lake Morey Sunday. J C Dashner was in Plainfield Monday after Mr and Mrs Hila Howen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dashner
Montpelier
Miks Marion Hil
Ben Feich Grove
Ind EN Prescott
Branford
Henry Richardson
O LA. Prescott
Wallace Chalmers
G. M. Burroughs
H. N. Burroughs
Barre
Hila Howen
Gramison
Hilax Bowen, Jr
Joy Brings Health to Family in Altoona
A letter from Mrs. C. W. Benz of Altoona praises Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for helping her after six infant deaths. She states her current baby is healthy at four months and urges others with female ailments to try the remedy. Also notes Mrs. Moore visiting and local residents Bernard Simpson and others visiting Corinth and Montpelier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altoona
Lydia E. Pinkham
Aed
C.W. Benz
Lydia Eaie
Rochester Social Gatherings and Housing Notices
Fragmented OCR notes describe a Rochester event with Rev. and Mrs. Marvin Tinkham hosting a Thursday social for four friends, a surprise planned, and warnings given. Harry Blair rents a rear apartment in the Holies House, with other hazy names and mentions of residents and a birth in the local area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin
P . Tinkham
Julia Phetee
Zoe
Tian
Calvernalints
Nese
Te Phelps
Mores
Ford
Lasire
Proser Stoddard
Tee Geet
Lita
Howard
Cushmanee
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the Good-Fellow Co., Inc
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Vershire
Horace Grant
Mary O'Day
Harrison Tuller
Joseph Sleeper
FERD
Yao
Son
NORTH
Harry Stevens
Cora Nelson
Will Nelson
William O'Brien
Waitefield
Charles ‘Wheeler
Bert Crowell
Hyde Park
Dre Wrisley
Carlie Nelson
Grandfield
Waitsfield
North Randolph
W. J. Norton
Sony Carroll
Strafford
Orrin Carpenter
Irasburg
Carpenter
G. A. Durkee
B.A. Fitts
Marjorie Thayer
Windsor
E. A. Fitts
A. E. Fittts
J. H. Lovett
Lovett
Topafield
Mare
Woodard
C. E. Wood
Royalton
Earl
W. J. Salter
H. Shepard
John Hartwell
Bethe
Belle Camp
Mabelle Blodgett
Marguerite Clark
Doris Keane
Romance
Waits River
Ada Welch
West Topsham
Waldo Hood
O. T. Barnard
California
George Miles
Minnie Miles
Cora Nutt
L. T. Welph
Ada
Harry Miles
Royal Dexter
Frank Carter
Lowell
Mass
Lunda
East Corinth
Wilbur Bourdelais
Lynn
H.R. Campbell
Nobieg L.soule
CCO
William C. White
Anna Donahue
St. Albans
J. ©. Donahue
James Averill
Newark
George Averill
Averill
Norwich University
Gladys French
Boston
Holton
Stella Clough
Women's Christian Temperance Union
J. B. Bingham
William Jackson
F. Clark
D. B. Howe
Lewis Fisher
Red G. Fisher
William Spear
Hame
Ansonia
Mrrt Croms
Poe
Sirs. Croes
Ngton
Norwich
Enonburg
Valle
Mise Evelyn McLeod
Bure Tington
Fredette
Ethel LaMathe
George Bardis
Webster
Mise
Irene LaMothe
Neal G. Sylvester
Groveton
Sylvester
Camp Devens
J. M
Fale
Wye
Xs.h
Dartmouth
Mies Lou Plastridge
Chicago
AK Plastridge
James Scott
Waltham
Scott
Co. F
William FH. Moriarty
ME Gaskell and Sone
E. J. Gaskell
W. W. Hartwell
PA. Versa
Watertown
Mase
Belle Stone
Central Street
Versa
Ines Cireen
Red
Green
Stone
Sarah Mel*hee
Turslay
New London
Cena
Daniel Holland
William Bervier
Duke ' S
Thonabwe
Sare
Stockbridge
Hancock
Ries, Inc
Main St. Adame
N.Y
the Times
West Fairlee Center
Sheldon Miller
FE. Feffercorn
New York City
Pollywood Lodge
Feffercorn
Charles Morse
Goffstown
A. H. Southworth
More
H. C. Goodell
Julia Goodell
Robert Bowen
Somerville
John P. Miles
Lebanon
James Lyford
B. M. Bull
Bull
Juryman
Weet Fairies Center
East Orange
E. Pinkham
Will Moore
F. A. Burroughs
Carrie Edson
C. T. Sargent
Bernard Simpson
Holland
Wilhelemina
Thomas Meighan
Paramount
Pathe Review
Louis Weber
Claire Windsor
Mona Lisa
Lois Weber
Dean Sneworth
Rochester
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