Memphremagog Hotel Fire Devastates Northern Vermont
Newport reports the Memphremagog hotel, northern Vermont’s largest summer hostelry with 300 rooms, was destroyed by fire sparked by a locomotive. Firefighters, aided by Sherbrooke units, delayed spread but could not save the wooden structure. efforts then focused on protecting adjacent properties and nearby Boston and Maine land. Public officials, including Gov Prouty, assisted, with most furniture saved. cause presumed to be locomotive spark.
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Newport
Memphrema-gey
Vermont
Sherbrooke
Boston & Maine Railroad
Gairge F. Goode
Mr. Goode
O. KH. Moulton
Adl
Noperty
Marshfield News Briefs Show Illnesses Visits and Events
Local items note residents in Sharon and Cabot ill with illnesses and recovering from ailments. Mary Hadley and Mrs G Le Dwinell are mentioned among visitors and domestic updates. The Ladies Aid of the M R church plans a Friday meeting, with Mrs C D Smith presid ing for important business. A birthday party for Ruby Esther Davin is described, with gifts and refreshments. The Good Template will hold a social next Thursday with a box social. highest bidder pays a fine for a missing box.
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Meron Po
Pat Oie
Sharon
Caiere
Ethelelle
Lisbon
N. HL
Cee
Stone
Saneeter
Caveral
Mary Hadley
Congregational Church
Cabot
Mary Dywinell
G. le Dwinell
Sumtay
C. ¥. Dilley
P. F. Whitcher
Rastero
A. Toshimook
Ronebrook
S. Hr. Unwin
Sibley “Tucker
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. R. Echureli ix
C. D. Smith
Mies Buckney
Sue Iling Fianigh
Thik
Torsday
Murtions
Indy
I Cael
Ruef pleads guilty in San Francisco extortion case
Abraham Ruef acknowledged mayoral adviser and former municipal ruler in San Francisco pleaded guilty in Judge Dunne's department to extortion charges. He asked jurors be dismissed and altered his plea after a dramatic court scene. He claimed guilt only in municipal affairs, not the extortion charge, saying his motive was to save his family.
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San Francisco
Abraham Rent
Schmitz
Tong
Ruef
Nina Nis Jocenc
Hoe
Rutland Woman Attempts Suicide in Strychnine Tablets
Tutland May 18 Mrs M R Brown wife of the Rutler Marble company superintendent and an invalid for four years attempted death by own action last night by taking several strychnine tablets Her condition is critical and recovery is not expected She told her maid she had kept the tablets for a month and premeditated the act during that time.
James Duncan Renominated in Milford and Graniteville notices
May 1 report notes the lite cutters union urging votes for James Duncan as national secretary with only minimal opposition to incumbent James Duncan of Quincy Graniteville. A tenement listing appears for Williamstown Road East Barre with Barclay as contact. The W C T U holds a Friday meeting at Mrs Lerwond’s home.
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James Duncan
Milford
Mass
Lite Cutters’ Union
Cheion
Jamey Dancan
Quincy
Church and Clergy Notes Across Pennsylvania and Midwest
In central and western Pennsylvania many churches face aging congregations while Dr. Emanuel Schreiber is anonymously reelected for a multi year term as rabbi of a Chicago congregation. Dr. Francie Clark of the Christian Work Society travels to the West Indies and South America for organizational outreach. A. K. Baird, D.D., a former synodical missionary in Montana after service in Iowa, Minnesota and the Dakotas, becomes pastor for Helena presbytery. Dr. George B. Stokes, formerly Northwest Indiana, will assist Dr. Ronald M. Taylor, New England field secretary for foreign missions, until Taylor resumes duties following health recovery.
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Montana
Iowa
Minnesota
Dakotas
Helena
George B. Stokes
Northwest Indiana
Ronard M. Taylor
New England
Board of Foreign Minions
Taylor
Bin
Law points from state cases on statutes and forfeiture
The text cites cases on constitutionality of statutes restricting railroad ticket sales via brokers and penalties for carrying weapons. It mentions Cedar Rapids Lumber Co v Mxher and other references. The content reflects varied state decisions about bid remedies and forfeiture without clear facts.
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Thompson
Ore
Cedar Repidk Lumber Company
Mxher
Xetianat
Talk of the Town visit ends in a city accident
Bert Bondiel of Bethel visited friends in the city today. Fordyesackson son of Frank wf Anoknon met with a serious accident that evening in a bizarre moment, seemingly while tussling with an older companion when he was pushed over a barricade and fell. The scene is cited as chaotic with broken bases and a wrecked wheel. An official report is expected soon.
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Bert Bondiel
Bethel
Fordyesackson
Frank
Anoknon
Young Man Henry Carbo Shot In Milton Accident
Mrs Ella Carbo received a morning message that her son Henry Carbo about 21, previously a Western Union messenger, had been shot at Milton in what officials say was an accidental shooting. He was sent to Swanton then Milton and mothers and brothers traveled by train to Milton after the news.
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Montpelier
Ella Carbo
Milton
Henry Carbo
George
Mlasel
Carbo
Western Union Telegraph Company
Swanton
Tak
Waren
Carnes
Netherlands
FE la Grande
Movses
Tim Tee Woult
Local and Visiting Residents Reported on Business Trips
A series of brief notices lists John Earl and Raffelo Nardini visiting Montreal and Concord on business, M Tayntor heading to Hardwick, Daniel Emmy and French visiting nearby cities, and other residents including Mr and Mrs Henry Alger and Joseph Commelli traveling for fishing and social events. Local performances, dances, and church events are noted alongside hospital and theatrical mentions, with several names of towns and institutions appearing in the era’s daily notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Earl
Montreal
Raffelo Nardini
Concord
N. Hh
M. Tayntor
Hardwick
Daniel Emmy
Teeoatn
Reed
French
Bradford
Reeds
Mockett
Grand Ballands
Henry Alger
Cheleon
Joseph
Frank Commelli
Bases Junction
W. Frank Harris
Nelson Ballard
Brookfield
American lecturer recalls Venezuela trip at local church
Hon Frank Plumley of Northfield spoke at a Methodist church, detailing his Venezuela visit as a venture into the country’s troubles with France. He described Caracas streets, open houses, and the cool shaded sidewalks, noting education, customs, and honesty issues including petty theft observed during his stay.
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Frank Plumley
Northfield
Venezuela
France
Cas
Child Burned 16 Daughter Dies After Bonfire Accident
Walterhill, 16, Caroline Judson, led by Mr and Mrs M W Jadeon of Burlington, died from severe burns received Tuesday while playing near a bonfire with her brother who is a neighbor. The Judson family had just moved from Burlington and planned to relocate to Massachusetts. Walterhill was summoned from Bowton but died en route. The funeral is set for New Weight.
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Walterhill
Caroline Judson
Mra
M. W. Jadeon
Burlington
New
Timedn Program of Mr Avis Lecture at the Opera House
Mr Avis presents a program featuring bird songs and violin pieces. Pieces include The Birds are Singing and Whistling solos The Canary and Sweet Air with violin accompaniment. Performance includes violin novelties and a canary themed recitation and is set for Friday evening May 4 at the Buerhl Opera House.
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Avis
Maaurice de Coyne
Orth
Buerhl Opera House
Foresters hold annual state convention in Granite City
The grand court of the American Order of Foresters convened in Foresters Hall Worthen block Bennington led by Chief Ranger E G Crahon. With 24 delegates this morning and 2 pm session, committees formed on credentials laws orders press and good effects as the state total Foresters reach 2550 with fourteen courts represented. Banquet tonight will honor grand court officers and patrons at Granite City Court No 3.
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Grand Court of the American Order of Forestore
Foresters
Worthen Block
E.G. Crahon
Bennington
Granite City Court
J. F. Roche
Fr. Johnson
Laws
D. Mebster
Gonnolly
B. Pero
Iusiness
J. Yorkie
P. A. Caten
Bere
Savage
Press
Brothers Iy
Clee
Candi
Grand Encampment Officers Elected in Vermont News
The Vermont Grand Encampment elected officers including Grand Patriarch W. R. Billehine of Woodstock and Grand Senior Warden Kin W. Marwood of Remington. Delegates W. P. Harton of Jutland and W. Hutchinson of Woodstock attended the session. The event opened with a degree work by Vernont Lodge of Odd Fellows, and total membership reached 6814 with a gain of 84. The treasury balance was shown as part of the report.
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Coombe
Brattleboro
Feonge Hf. Stearns
St Jalisbury
Kin W. Marwood
Remington
Charles W. Farr
St. Johnsbury
Lyman J. Brown
Drodfords
A. ‘We Rofs
Crattleboro
Soverign
W. P. Harton
Jutland
W. It. Hutchinston
Woodstock
W. R. Billehine
Feces Horton
Rutland
Erinech
Lodge of
Odd Fellows
Grand Mill
Flying Granite Hails Quarries Hit by Blast
Walter Glisko a quarryman at Boutwell Milne Varianary was struck by flying rocks from a blast in Montpelier on Saturday afternoon suffering a leg fracture. Malcolm Meltie was also hit but escaped serious injury as debris shattered nearby. Glisko was taken to hospital for treatment.
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Walter Glisko
Boutwell, Milne & Varianary
Heaton
Montpelier
Lin
Malcolm Meltie
Glisko
Death of F. L. Howe in Montpelier After 37 Years
Montpelier May 10 F L Howe a longtime agent for Central Vermont died last night after a long illness with complications of disease. He was born in Royalton in 1830 and married his second wife, believed to be Julia Willett. He leaves a sister and several siblings in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. The funeral arrangements call for burial in Royalton after services in Montpelier tomorrow.
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Sama Pleas
J. W. Hobart
Medford
Montpelier
Hoyalton
Goddard Declines Sending Team to Burlington Meet
Goddard high school refuses to send a track team to the Burlington meet citing eligibility rules set by the Vermont Schoolmasters' club. The school states all participants must meet strict academic and enrollment criteria, and notes several schools have signed the rules while others have not. The meet, scheduled for the latter part of the month, awaits clarification.
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Goddard — Xaminary
Inv Grack
Burlington
Vermont Schoolimasters
Tila Netion
Goddard Athletic Association
University of Vermont Preparatory School League
Goddard
Troy Conference Jacademy
Ntzies
Burr and Burton ‘Seminary of Manchester
Middlebury High School
Ors
Elf
Vermont
Hurlington High
St. Johvbury High
Hellows Falls Academy
Eh A
Niles Arn
East Montpelier Wedding Reception Honors Mrs McKnight
A wedding reception in East Montpelier honored Mrs. Biles Felt Deadley and her marriage to Mr. McKnight. Guests danced after a social hour, then enjoyed supper and a cake, with toasts from Lewis W. Sibley and remarks by Mr. McKnight. Ushers included Lynn Clark and Steve Young. festivities continued into the early hours.
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Montpelier
George C. Menight
Ge Keer
Tyee
McKnight
C. Dudley
Lewis W. Sibley
A.W. Allen
C.F. Dudley
GC. McKnigit
Stee
Hlamait Ale
Men. W. Bibjoy
HM. Fernhen
Ihv
Lynn Clark
Lena Clerk
Steve Young
Mita Kate Poster
Will Foster
Kate Wheeler
Tie
Holway Croft Wedding Ties Barre Residents to Dorchester
The quiet Dorchester ceremony united Miss Ada G Crate and Archer Croft Holway last week. Rev Brian Toberta officiated at the Church of the Good. Mrs Holway, formerly a teacher at Goddard Seminary and in the city, will be remembered by many residents. The couple now reside in Newton Centre with Mr Holway in business in Tinerton.
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Boreheater
Ada G. Crate
Archer Croft Holway
Brian
Toberta
Church of the Good
Dorchester
Mise Croft
Plana
Goddard Seminary
City
Nut
Cambridge
Holway
Newton Centre
Tineton
Veterans Meet At Caledonia Park Victory Celebration
Spanish American war veterans from Lamson Camp Lainenn gather to celebrate their annual win with sports at Caledonia Park. A baseball game pitted two veteran teams as Mayor Robby urges voters to support a May Goth tax measure, while residents consider upcoming meetings and turnout.
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Lamson
Gamp Lainenn
Ig Betta
Caledonia
Park
Tg Pavilion
Trout Bite Fiercely at Opening Brook Fishing Day
Horace Richardson hooked a one pound six ounce brook trout. The opening day drew anglers from Ashing suncon to Steven's branch area, with many creels full of fish. Prizes included a bamboo bait rod for top catches. several notable fish weighed in at N. D. Phal and Rey & Son stores.
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Horace Richardson
Toxbury
Rey& Son
Richardson Wan Rearinn
Sane
W. Kaores
Montpelier
Dog River
N. D. Phal
Pont
Poe
James Forbes
Karl Smith
Marisso
Steven's
Elty
Williamstown
Dostan
Pega
Ely
Eiecewefnl
Don Camp
Soutle Harpe
Charles M. Hart
Boston
W. McDonald
Mr. Hart
Successful and Not Among Yesterday Fishermen
Among the successful anglers yesterday were Arthur Phares who went to Ernst Mortpelier and returned with 20 trout eight euckers and a dare. J Ward Carter went to Matchfeld and returned with 18 good ones. Mr and Mrs Gear Cree Milter did part two and had to buy a weight. Pip Eaton fished unassisted catching several dozen down toward the Gulf. Wirt Wells did not go. Fal Tobin also had a strong catch.
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Arthur Phares
Ernst Mortpelier
Euckers
J. Ward Carter
Matchfeld
George Yy
Fitte Gear Cree Milter
EB. L. Scott
Pip” Eaton
Gulf
Fal
Tobin
How to Stretch Dollar for Double Purchasing Power
fragmented ad style note urging careful shopping and savings. Mentions rising prices, limited clothing and goods, and a promotional push to visit a storefront at 1/8 Main Street for savings and offers. References uncertain names and places in a promotional voice.
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W. Graven
Theady
Meare
Avery Ton
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Hotel Memphremagog
Alex Jondro
Marshfield
Rochester
Davia
Reuf
Graniteville
Granitesite
Barclay
East Barre
TOWN
Etene Park
Earl E. Parker
A. Ginehino
Miles Hall
Haverhill
Mace
Mra Smythe
South i Mirect
D. D. Dewey
Moira
N.Y. Ce
Lacan
Barre
Heaton Hospital
Privdle
Nena Bae
J. O. Belknap
D. J. Morte
South Royalton
McQuesten
Baiternation Church
el Monica
Hooker Hill State
Jane Btrvet
Aenre
Totioa
T. Tarideon
Gibb
Kenenok
Sanei
McKerngn
F. Davidson
Daniel O'Connell
Kavia Dranatiseli
Aot Hier
Manchard
Roe
A. Apecial Rar
Peonya
F. Rovhe
Bellowsigns
Mc Donald
N A. Jaton
Frank Oken
J. A. Ryan
J. H. Ferrell
Gowlya
Amd
Methodist Church
National
Veresnela
Himent
Beroou
Ilo
Ata
State F. OF A. Convention
E. Coombs of
Out Fellows of
Malcolm McRae
Central Vermont
East Montpelier
George C. McKnight
Holway—Croft
Dally Timost
Robby
May Goth
Swenty Ries
Batre
Walton
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