Deniecourt Encircled After 1200 Prisoners Taken
French official statement reports Deniecourt completely encircled by French forces after 1200 prisoners were taken. British advances north of the Somme continue, while strategic positions near Le Sare and Mareuil go forward. On other fronts, Entente repulsed on Struma near Saloniki. Turkish setback reported near Suma canal. casualties noted in New York as Seth Low dies at Broad Brook Farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somme
France
Chaulenet
Denieroort
London
le Sare
Hier Misleres-Bapaume
Mare Finpuioh
Cruroeilette
Saloniki
Adisa
Petrograd
Pontinenti
Ghasilew
Suma Canal
Lenion
Paris
Germana Bist
War Office
Clery
Tremnyiri
Daniel
Brooklyn
Columbia University
Broad Brook Farm
Villers
Belford
Low
Funeral Tribute for James Burke of West Rutland
More than a thousand gathered at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in West Rutland for the funeral of James Burke who died Thursday afternoon after a long illness. The service was led by Father O’Rourke with organist I. F. Motormanick assisting, and葬 rites featured the Stabat Mater. Honorary bearers included John J. A Thampen and Tom Conklin. Floral tributes came from the Ancient Order of Hibernians and multiple local groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvend
Ny St. Villget
Wert
Rutland
Yeetentay
Algloek
James Hur
Newdd Bowle
Churel
Main Street
Statu Rtfivers
Order of Hibernians
West Rutlams
Mroetor Ant Poultney Iivisione
Tod
Aibernians
Boulder Society
University of Vermormt
Mr. Thurke
John J. A Thampen
St Athans
Tom Conklin
C. By Rees
George C. ‘Robireon
Weathetland
John IV. Tucan
I F
Motormick
Roger Dwar
JL Civittinan
West Rutland
J. J. Welsh
Proctor
O Hf Mahoney
Poulview
Florence A. McCarthy
Thin Vity
Je Fen
Rouke
Wile Mien
Margaret Thavine
Stabas Mater
Lee O Rouke
Thiepval Imperiled By British French Offensive Pushes
London reports German positions over miles captured by British and French forces along the Somme. Prisoners flood in, including 700 by the French. British recover Danage trench near Thiepval and Mouquet farm, while French advance toward Vermandovillers Berny and Deniecourt. Fronts shift toward Grandcourt and the Albert Bapaume line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Somme River
France
Thiep
Danage
Courselette
Mouquet Farm
Vermandovillers
Berny
Deniecourt
Nenlesourt
Thiepval
Courcelette
Grandcourt
Albert-Bapaume
Brandcourt
Somme
Per- Onne
Blackmail Syndicate Members Nabbed in Chicago Case
Chicago officials announced arrests in a large blackmail ring with eight suspects in custody. The group allegedly netted about 21,000,000 in a year. Confessions followed a dispute over divides, with one key member believed identified. Further arrests and details expected within a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Serbians Advance on Macedonian Front
Sept 18 reports of further Serbian advances on the western end of the Macedonian front as troops push ongoing operations in the theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macedonian Front
Lonton
Asquith's Son Killed in Action In September
London reports Lieutenant Raymont Asquith eldest son of Premier Asquith was killed in action on September 14 at age 37 or 38. Two other Asquith brothers, Arthur and Herbert, were wounded in June 1915 in the Dardanelles. Raymond had served in the Grenadier Guards since the outbreak of war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Raymnt Asquith
Asquith
Aymiald Asquith
Arthur Asquith
Royal Navy
Herbert Asquith
Dantanelles
Taymond Asquith
Grenadier Guarda
Ota
Local residents return from visits and travels
A series of brief notices describes Mike Tylen Rockley returning home from the city after a weekend visit, William Maiden gearing up at Montpelier seminary to join the teaching staff, Miss Hattie Davis heading home to Burlington, Irene and Frieda Rombard returning from New York City visits, Augusta Provaseli visiting due to her father’s illness and death, Joseph Rivviari returning from Quincy, Charles Beown resuming Spaulding High duties after a West Virginia vacation, George Leithner back from Chicago, Ralph Dashner returning to Barre from Dartford, and others planning to attend a baking demonstration at E A Primuie’s store as well as recent visits by the Misses Rowell and Walker from Portland. In Constantinople and London, reports note continued British activity and military movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Tylen Rockley
South Ryegate
William T. Maiden
Signingd Avenue
Montpelier Seminary
Hattie Davis
South Main Street
Burlington
Irene
Frieda Rombard
Central Street
New York City
Mis
Augusta Provaseli
Milford
N. H
Joseph Rivviarelli
Quincy
Mass
Herlin Street
Charles TL. Beown
Spaulding High School
West Virginia
Barres
George E. Leithner
Washington
Jtreet
Chicago
Hue
Barclay Trow
Ralph Dashner
Dartford
Conn
Barre
Dashner
E. A. Primuie
Indies
Chandler
Daug
Far
Winnie Rowell
Myrtie Walker
Portland
Constantinople
London
Leon Hutchins Lemovi Donseboht
Sticknes
Mesopotamia
Isre Street
Marehfield
Body of Potvin recovered as search widens in Hyde Park drowning
Burlington reports the body of 29 year old Louis Potvin was found Saturday off the Stearns pine near the old boom south of the draw bridge by Moses Parizo and Antoine Cota while they were rowing near their motorboat. Potvin of Hyde Park is believed drowned with a companion during fishing on Sept 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
theLameille County Country Club, Inc
Hyde Park
Burlington
BM. McFarland
H. A. Noyes
Louis Potvin
A. D. Simpson
M. G.lago
Deland, Fla
N. M. Sargent
Stearns
Morrisville
Moses Parizo
Mr. Parizo
Antoine Cota
Fo. Dwyer
Mt. Cemetery
Aters
Jae
Purizo
Hehenry
Parixo
Polley Russell
J. Ennis
Juniper Island
Captain Perry
James Francis
Trains Stoned From Roofs Amid Subway Attack
Early hours attacks on elevated trains as crews throw stones and bottles. A policeman was hurt dispersing a crowd while traffic on subway and elevated lines runs normally. Union leaders vote to strike, warning of possible impact on coal and transit service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Severnal
Quttee
Five Die in New York City Car Crash
Five parents killed in an auto crash near a bridge over the Harian river after a car veered from the roadway. Victims named include Mrs Mary Newman and Miss Lillian Witson of New York City. two others fatally injured, two seriously hurt. Police say Hair took the frame without owner permission for a drive to visit amusements before the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harlan River
Mary Newman
Hyefunn Hunkele
Carl Spanienburg
Thomas Hair
Lillian Witson
New York City
Mae Hart
Veaniels Kane
Hair, & Ehauf Deur
Hear Arguments Today in County Case at Montpelier
Arguments began this afternoon as Frank H. Nichols v G M Emer were heard in county court. Judge Pieh limited each attorney to three outlets, with a likely adjournment for trial later today. The Montpelier case involves Sue the county clerk and seeks 600 in damages claimed by mark dune for the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Remrt
Cape
Frank H. Nichols
G. M. Emersim
Pieh
Emer
Montpelier
Mambing & Heathag Cavaff
Lo Wetman
Jdleiiti
Lena
Mark Dune Fer
Bennington Man Killed Near Street Car Line
A 22 year old William Costello was found dead near the Bennington North Bennington trolley line after leaving a bar at around midnight. Officials say two bullets struck his neck and head, with five empty revolver shells found nearby. State’s Attorney Frank Archibald and pathologist B H Stone led the investigation amid no clear suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington
William Costello
Hollen Lennant Co
Wooten Mill
Costello
Hennington
North Bennington
Combn
Vilain
Brazil
Mssenger
Frank (. Archibald
Mannehaster
Here
Pir
B. H. Stone
Burlington
Bennington Scale Company
One Regiment to Return Home From Border Duty
Washington dispatch says Gen Funston was directed by the War Department to return one National Guard regiment to its home station as a new regiment of guards has been sent to the border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Funston
War Department
Leach
Vermont Troops Going to Border
One hundred seventy recruits and three officers from the First Vermont National Guard infantry will entrain at noon for Fort Ethan Allen. They will join Vermont troops already at Engle Pass, proceeding via Central Vermont to Greenfield, Buffalo, Chicago, and Engle Pass. Officers include Hyland of Rutland, Gibson of Brattleboro, and Sheldon of Fair Haven. Some men have been stationed at Camp Gates and Fort Ethan Allen since June. the machine gun company has been discharged, with officers reassigned to other units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Sept. S
Vermont National Aid
Ethan Allen
Eagle Wass
Tex
Vermont
Charles BS
Hyland
Rutland
KE. W. Gibson
Brattleboro
T Company
H.J P) Sheldon
Fair Haven
Mn Jritant
Norwich University
Fort Ethan Allen
Vermonters Ordered Home From Border Duty
War department announced National Guard units ordered from the border to return with troops in Texas and Vermont to be relieved. George Fineton said new stations shift Tennessee and Vermont units to McAllen and Kaklin Pass while other guards move to field training. Multiple units reassigned as the national guard ends border duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
War Department
National Guard
Geo. Fineton
Tennessee
1St Tennessee Infantry
Kagin Pass
Vermont
McAllen
New York
Supposed Bremen Was American Ship News Flash
The Sept 18 report notes a German submarine attack on an American liner named Bremen. Details are unclear due to damaged text, but the incident involves a submarine engagement and a rescue or escort action as ships returned from tarmenters and the Ring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wederers
Torpedo Sinks Steamer Kelvinia and Surviving Americans
New York reporters relay that the British steamer Kelvinia was torpedoed at 2 a.m. as it showed no warning. Thirty Americans on board, many acting as hosts, were rescued after 14 hours afloat by a trawler. Survivors reached New York aboard the Camerder Toscania with officials handling inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Kelvinia
W. Dillard
Richmond
England
Dillard
Department- of State
Toscania
Ants, Moonlight, and Mail: Guarding Rio Grande Bridge
Besieged by ants at night on duty along the international Rio Grande bridge near Piedras Negras, Edward F. Filitor describes guards patrolling posts, sleep deprivation, and a brief Mexican officer encounter. He notes a bright moon, river views, and a planned three day hike after returning to camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fagle Pass
Tex
International Railroad Bridge
Rio Grande
Hine
Piedras Negras
Lepage
Lieut. Paine
Rodique
Piedres Negras
Leutenant
Mir
Ounp
Raid at Quarry and South Main Yields Liquor Charge
A noon raid by a police party at Quarry and South Main arrested Mrs Selina Albano on illegal liquor selling charges after a barrel of bottled beer was found. Magistrate H W Scott set bail at 500 with 25 on the contraband. She was remanded to police awaiting bond and warrants were issued by Grand Juror William Wishart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quarry
South Main Streets
Selina Albano
Willian Wishart
Sinclair Wee
John W. Dineen
George J. Morris
Stricken in Cemetery Mrs Gordiner Dies Nearby
Mrs Barbara A Gordiner dies at home of her daughter Aire Clayton Jones 31 Hil Street after heart failure while at Hope Cemetery with friends. She had suffered prior heart dist urban attacks and was born Barbara Alexander in Jordan Scotland November 28 1844. Survived by daughter Mrs Jones and brothers William Alexander Montreal and James Alexander Toronto. Funeral at Church of the Good Shepherd Wednesday at 2 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardare A. Cordiner
Robert Oriiner
Aire
Clayton Jones
Hil Street
Wolock
Hope Cemetery
Cordiner
Bey
C.F. Hunt
Montpelier
Willem McFarland
Mra
Unt
Condiner
Joddan
Scotland
Barbara Alexanier
Robert Vardiner
Jones
William Alexander
Montreal
James Alexander
Toronto
Church of the God Shepherd
Last Tour Get Together At Northfield In 1911 Barre Event
The Barre Board of Trade plans its sixth, probably final, auto trip of the 1911 season to Northfield on Wednesday Sept 20. About 200 Barre residents will dine at Armory hall, with Northfield hosts, and 2500 spectators expected for a band concert and 10 views of Barre industry. Supper at 7, dancing 10 to 12. Carloads depart from Jefry Square at 6. Tickets limited, first come first served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barre Board of Trade
Northfield
Marre
Barre
Armory Hall
Carroll
Washington County
Jclly Square
Bowers Clam Bake Delights Barre and Montpelier Merchants
More than 200 workers from Barre and Montpelier granite mills and their employees attended Bi lay C. Bowers annual clambake at Fountain park near the Marvin farm. The event featured an expert caterer with abundant clams and side dishes, waitresses from Arms offices, and post dinner relaxation with briar pipes and tobacco.
Talk of the Town echoes of births and borough notices
A daughter eight pounds was born to Mr and Mrs Henry Powers of 4 Grant Avenue last evening. A typed letter writer seeks publication but must reveal identity to the office. Atty Ward Carver learns of a Republican state committee meeting in Burlington Wednesday to discuss a platform. Brion Chari arrested by Officer Dineen near Grand Junior. William Wishart pleads guilty to breach of peace before Magistrate Scott, paying 8.05 in fines. Ciardi’s arrest recalls the election day when Albert Nelson was struck. Mrs Anna Robertson receives a letter from John Allen Aberdeen Scotland confirming the death of her nephew Jan Allen in France. The letter also confirms the earlier rumor of John Ope’s death. Ope was furloughed ten days with trench fever when the letter was sent from Aberdeen. Three paid and two elected jail sentences among those confined at police HQ. Edward J. Smith, a drinker, jailed for 6 days after drunkenness on North Main Street. Willem H. Gallagher pleads guilty and goes to jail after a $8 fine. Part H. Mesoi, the peach priest, and Mearklin, with McKerns, paid fines and made arrangements at Catholic cemetery. Berkley siteck
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward Carver
Republican State Committee
Burlington Wedheetay
Bruio Chari
Ciardi
Albert Nelson
Cintch
Nelson
Miles
Anna Robertson
Upper Waellington Street
Indaw
John Allen
Aberdeen
Scotland
Bis An
Jan Allen
Brétiches
France
John Owe
Allen
H.W Scott
Edward J. Smith
Main Street
Willem H. Gallagher
Osa Sens Society
Newbury
St Fener
Monica's Church
H. Mesoi
Maison
Anirew Mearklin
M. McKerms
Berklyy
Puricelli Dies After Long Illness In Milford Home
Fortunato Puricelli died at his Milford home after a long cancer illness. Survived by wife married in Italy, a daughter and five sons and a sister, with several relatives listed. Funeral arrangements to be held with respect in the Italian community, reflecting his prominent place among emigrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fortunato Puricelli
Upper
Prospert Street
Mr. Puricelli
Italy
Tre Auguste “Provasnti
Milford
Angrhy Puricelli
Mie
Puricelli
Bugojo Porselli
Joseph Puricelli
Manon Parkeli
Jeobp
Tieta Farlorlti
Cammarate
Aml
Carmina Puricelli
Tale
Sean Ears
Ita
Valen
Man Hurt When Wagon Is Struck At Websterville Crossing
Robert Whitehill, about 70, of West Topsham, was seriously injured when his wagon was kicked by a frightened horse at a railroad crossing near the Nerney store in Websterville. He suffered two rib fractures and a fractured sternum, with a tooth knocked out. He was taken by Whitcomb’s ambulance to West Topsham. condition described as precarious but improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Whitehill
West Topsham
Sarre
Alan Leet
Whitcomb
Mr. Whitehill
Whitehill
Tle Chugg Ping
Nerney
Whites Dill
Foote
Bailey
Schools Open Tomorrow After Health Board Pause
The state board of health ends a two week grace and schools restart tonight. Spaulding School reports about 70 teachers in the city. High and Goddard Seminary plan openings with large anticipated enrollments and full staff for the new term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
Soliggit
Spaulding School
Goddard Seminary
Also Mentioned on This Page
Seth Low
James BE
Burke
Weat
Raymond Asquith
TURES
Talk OF
the Town
NEW Vermont Corporation
Samoille County
Hyde
Park
Lake Champlain
New York Elevated
Carmen
Tide Boatmen's Union
The
Onion
Lomslhoremen
Harlem Bridge
Michels Ve. Emerson
Treipae
White River
Lwertion
Bedey
Norwich
Eagle Pass
Bremen
Alg
Edward, Co
Tet Vt
Int
P. S
A. Adame
G. Lettt and Daughtery
Eiga
Waterbury
Barbara A. Gordiner
R. C. Bowers
Henry Powers
Grant Avenue
Barte
Websterville
Public Schools
Goddard
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!