Vermont Politics and Air Talk Cross Winds in 1890s The Northfield News notes candidates and state events amid humor and local gossip.
The article surveys Vermont political chatter with names like Charles A. Piamiey and Attorney General Fitta as election talk heats up. It lampoons figures from Montpelier and Burlington, mentions Waterbury Record’s war powers to Curtis Emory, and notes John Coughlin's arrest near the president's summer home. It ends with cautions about mental health restraint after a release from an asylum.
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John Coughlin
Oyster Bay
Coughlin
Vermont Normal Schools Report Prompts Legislative Review
The special board’s report on Vermont morning schools is early to reach lawmakers. The Times presents the full text for readers to study, urging focus on normal schools as the source of future teachers, with guidance from graduates of high schools and women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont
Tts
New Fall Styles Highlight Darker Tones for Young Professionals
Fashion notes spotlight fall attire with darker colors moving beyond bright summer suits. Aimed at young men starting in business life, new ensembles emphasize mature styling and sharp silhouettes for workplace wear.
Changes at Store Prompt Bigger, Better Shopping Ahead
The immense growth of our business compels alterations and improvements, causing present inconvenience for customers while a brighter, more convenient shopping space is prepared. To offset this, we announce very interesting prices during the interim.
Vermont School Oversight and Funding Debate
A fragment discusses Vermont schools at Randolph Johnson and Castleton, noting the state has no title to any of the Lares schools and urging active steps to improve conditions. The piece warns against substantial state spending without clear control and questions funding a common state normal school in name and fact.
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Versmant Hay
Selools
Lares
Randolph
Johnson
Custleton
Vermont
Suligale
Bennington Battle Day and Vermont election notes
A Bennington Banner reprints discussion on preserving Bennington Battle Day as a state holiday amid debates on abolition. The Vermonter and Burlington News note large voter rolls in Harte, Vergennes, and Burlington, with congratulations to Montgomery as representative. The Reformer defends Moran’s candidacy and its paper-wide endorsement of his election.
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Burke
Burlington
Vermont
Tesy
Negan
Bennington
Henningston
Hennington
Vergennes
Tno
Burlington News
Montgomery
Hardwick Gazette
Ant
M. J. Moran
Hratuleboro
Moran Triumph in Town Vote and Independence Rise
The town elected Moran by a narrow margin, a result viewed as rebuke to prior party tactics. The Rutland Herald notes Moran ran openly and honestly, strengthening thoughts of growing independence in town governance. A Rutland man took two daughters to the fair, highlighting local concern with family and civic duties.
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Raithode
Orltivium
Tinttuy'e
Moran
Hrattleborn
Rutland
Lig Wee
Grandstead
Tilsou Weil
Tuthind Herald
Jingles and Jest in a Fractured Page
A garbled OCR composite from Chicago News and Washington Herald items shows a teacher and pupil exchange about punctuation and reading practice, alongside jumbled Hamlet references and stray lines. The Philadelphia Inquirer fragment mentions amateur crews and trimming sails in a disjointed, era-typical newspaper collage.
Charles Plumley Seeks Clerk of the Board
Northfield resident Charles A. Plumley announced his candidacy for the clerkship vacancy caused by the death of Fred B. Hanallon. Plumley, appointed first assistant clerk in 1906, has served three terms as second assistant and aims to continue the high standard set by the lateMR Hamilton and Mer. Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Plumley
Northfield
Folse
Fred B. Hanallon
Tlumley
Hamilton
Abi
Mer. Mhuniley
Mumley
Phumley
Mery Halmiltone
Northladd News
Town Visitors and Arrivals Highlight Week in Barre
Somerville guest Chelsea Vinton A Corwin visits the Corwin family in town while local officials discuss interior repairs. Attaches and relatives arrive from Lowell and Beattie lore with plans for legal work and family visits in Barre and nearby towns. nearby residents travel to Williamstown Springs for Labor Day game between Thelen team and North Randolph with a seven to five score favoring Randolph.
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Vinton A. Corwin
Somerville
Muse
J. A. J. Corwin
Horace White
Daea IL Moree
Sofferanes
Tale KK
Darling
Beatilelore
General CC
Pitts
J. Waller
Lowell
Mass
Hie
George W. Taplin
Mra. Kumond
Peters
Mra. Kinstuh
Dickenson
Mes
Lred Lacey
Lacey
George Bradshaw
Worshire
West Publee
Post Milly
Williamstown Springs
Thelen Tram
North Randolph
Randolps
Mason-Morse Wedding At Brookfield Comey
Randolph September report on the marriage of Mary Emma Mason youngest daughter of Mr and Mme Hy Marke and Edward Ort son of Mr and Mrs George Mason of Brookfield solemnized at high noon yesterday officiated by George Howe of this place. Immediate relatives were present. The bride wore a broadcloth travelling suit. After October 1 the couple will reside at the Wightanile. The bride has long been active in social circles and the groom works as a clerk at Towkebury and Raymonds store.
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Randolph
Mary Emma
Mire
Marke
Euward
Ort
George Mason
Brookfield
George 1. Howe
Aly
Jennie Bell
Widien
Mason
Wightanile
Leon Feaklent
Towkebury & Raymond
All the Family All the Family
An advertising snippet promotes the Boston Daily Globe with promises of interesting matter and household goods. The note hints at future groceries and continued sales, inviting readers to take the Globe home tomorrow.
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Boston Daily Globe
Globe
Automobile Fire Strikes W Taft's Car in Burlington
A Burlington fire report describes a gasoline tank fire aboard W Taft's automobile yesterday afternoon. The blaze damaged the upper section of the machine but caused no injuries, quickly extinguished by the chemical engine of the Burlington Fire Department. A farm employee was noted in the timeline of events and the incident intersected with a local grocery ad sequence.
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Burlington
W. Taft
Vantage Reamotn
Wilson Reluby Romance Ends in Rutland Nuptials
Kath Le Jempieg Kolby of Rutland marries Edwin Barnes Wilson of Jamaica New York at Paul's Church Rutland in a ceremony moved from Albany Hospital where Kolby trained. Attendants included Mary Kelley sister of the bride and Drs Bedell Vanderveer. A reception and wedding dinner followed at Hotel Berwick. the couple plan to reside in Jamaica.
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Rutland
Albany City Hospital
Chreo
Mise Kath- le Jempieg Kolby
Edwin Barnes Wilson
Jamaica
X. Y
Paul's
Albany
Jamaira
Berwick
Doin 'T
Kelley
Lurlington
Mise Mary eKiley
Thie City
Arthur A. Bedell
James Vanderveer
Veter Cummings
Brooklyn
N.Y
Will How
Found Body at Depot of Premature Infant Dropped
A premature infant was found dead at the depot after a mixed train to the north. City Health Officer F Hall took charge of the body as State's Attorney R A Lawrence was notified.
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Deal
F. Hall
R. A. Lawrence
City deed transfers Pratt farm lands to Salm Lawrence
A deed on file with Montpelier city clerk transfers about 40 acres of the Pratt farm from the city to Salm Lawrence whose adjoining property purchases the tract for 8700. The land is not reservoir-adjacent and will likely yield future sales of remaining parcels. some woodland is noted. Also mentions MieKila Brown visiting Londonville, Gertrude Duehwme visiting, and a marriage of Osborne William Smith to Ethel Maudie Hayden at the Episcopal parsonage with attendees Homer Hayden and Miss Fisher. Leon Steward recently returned from New Bedford, Mass.
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Sitle
Pratt
Salm Lawrence
Prat
Mr. Lawrence
Mear
Mie Kila Brown
Lyndonville
Ome
Gertrude Duehwme
Osborne William Smith
Ethel Maudie Hayden
J. A. Flint
Episcopal Parsonage
Homer Hayden
Miseladys Fisher
Bride Blanche Lanckton Weds Rufus Bayley in Batavia Home
Rufus B Bayley and Mise Blanche Lanckton married at noon yesterday at the bride's mother's home in Batavia New York. The bride has served as an officer in the Salvation Army in this city. They plan a short wedding trip before settling in the city at the corner of Bint and Vine streets.
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M. M. Fitzgerald
Puggerilit
Rufus B. Bayley
Mise Blanche Lanckton
Batavia
Bint and
Vine Streets
Salvation Army
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Barre
Daily Times
Frank EB. Langley
Lpsrutics
Barry
Iy Vere
Finddard Seminary
Scvormble
Quinby
New Lampshire
Amerioa
Awien
Jdar
Loub Te
Yo Hile
Montpelier
Smontpelier
Northfield News
Charles A. Piamiey
Vermont House of Representatives
Rolland County
Fitta
Waterbury
Curtis Emory
Newport
Chelsea
Curt
Normal Schools
North Main St
Barre, Vt
Rlington Trust CO
Pather
Chicago News
Farthers Bank
Bandoer
Washington Herald
Hamlet
George
Amy
Philadelphia
Edger
Charles Plumley
Fred L. Hamilton
N. T. Hi
Danphire
Moners
Josep Rodden
Norman Hill
Chaney
N. Y
Thomas Hill
Orange County
New York
Tester Sanborn
Topsham
Bare Ying
Japan
Mason—Morse
Burlington Fire Department
BW. Taft
H. J. Smith
North Mars
Wilson
City
Salon Lawrence
Leon Steward
New Bedford
A. W. Badger & CO
Morse Block
Callas
C. Walter Jones
Phone Company of
Mr. Jones
Bolster
North Main Street
Consolidated Lighting Company
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