Norwich University opens with largest entering class since 1806
Norwich University Northfield opens its 4th academic year with 61 freshmen, the largest entering class since moving to Northfield in 1806. Total enrollment reaches 104. It is rumored Norwich may join six U.S. military colleges with regular officer detailing and two top graduates eligible for lieutenant exams.
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Norwich University
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Norwich
United States
Sunday School Work Adds Speakers at Vermont Convention
At Saxtons River on September 23 the Baptist state convention opened a second day with over 100 participants. Synoptic talks on current Sunday school needs featured Rev. Dr. O. Hi Spankling of Boston and Rev. C R B Dodge of St. Johnsbury along with E H McEwen of Vergennes Principal El Edgecomb of Derby Academy and Rev N B Lawson of Brattleboro. The morning session closed with Rev M Fuller of Burlington addressing Vermont as a field for Sunday School work.
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Tapic
Baptist State Convention
Toda
Fakomen
0. Hi
Spankling
Boston
C R. B. Dodge
St. Johnsbury
E. H. McEwen
Vergenpés
el Edgecomb
Derby
Train Hold Up Near St Joseph Ends With No Cash
Four masked men robbed an express car five miles north of St Joseph Missouri on the Burlington line from Denver. They forced entry after a gunfight, blew the safe, but officials report no cash was taken. One robber was badly hurt in the explosion and the gang escaped.
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St. Joseph, Mo
Burlington
Burlington River
R R
Denver
Refunding to be Renewed Authorised by Secretary Shaw
Secretary Shaw announces renewed refunding operations to the extent of 20,100,000 due to the scarcity of two percent bonds for circulation and government deposits. He also authorizes redeeming five percent bonds maturing February 1, 1914, with interest through to maturity.
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Washington
Shaw
Bound for Boston Honorable Artillery Go
The Honorable Artillery Company numbering 170 left Liverpool for Boston after bidding farewell at the station. They will embark on the steamer Mayflower in Liverpool for the voyage to the United States.
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London
Honorable Artillery Company
Liverpool
Boston
Post Offices Advance to Presidential Ballots
Washington dispatch reports advance notices in the United States for presidential ballots on October 1. Vermont locations include Stowe and Jennior Jones. The notice also mentions Mrs Frank W Plant daughter of James Ko Joned of Arkansas and chairman of the national Democratic committee, who died suddenly of heart failure at Deer River Minnesota while camping with her husband.
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Washington
Conrtle Ebusa
Vermont
Stowe
Jennior Jones
Ded
Frank W. Plant
Jamies Ko Joned
Arkansad
the Nations Democratic Committee
Mee
Deer River
Minn
Waterbury Merchant Loses $700 In Store Robbery
A bold thief followed F D Gillett into his Waterbury store and, while Gillett answered a phone call, grabbed a bag containing money and checks totaling 700. Suspect described as short dark complected with black hair and mustache, recently from the woods, employed by Arthur Crandall at Bolton. Police search from Richmond to Jonesville and Montpelier, with possible flight to Montreal.
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Waterbury
F. D. Gillett
Gillett
Arthur Crandall
Bolton
Michael Murphy
Richmond
McGarghan
Jonesville
Montreal
Essex Janation
Montpelier
Rider Injures Spectator at Lamouille County Fair
At the Lamouille County Fair opening in Morrisville on September 22 W. G. McLintock on horseback charged a footpath, nearly striking two boys and trampling P. Leach of Bakersfield. Leach suffered a dislocated shoulder and injuries but is expected to recover as crowd unrest subsides and he is treated by Dr. Taber.
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Morrisville
Lamooille
W. G. Mcllintock
McClintock
P. Leach
Bakerfield
Mr. Leach
Ina
Dr. Tableo
Admiral Hichborn Halts Runaway Horse Parade
Admiral Hichborn prevented a runaway in Ames on Saturday afternoon. A carriage with a girl stalled as the horse bolted past the house where he sat. He leaped from his seat seizing the bit, spraining an ankle but stopping the animal before harm occurred. The incident interrupted his Boston trip plans and will delay travel.
Golden Wedding Observed by Pittsford Couple in Home
Pittsford, Sept. 22. Mr. and Mrs. John C. Leonard of Pittsford celebrated their golden wedding at their home. The couple began housekeeping in the same house after their marriage in the village church 50 years ago. A large number of friends and neighbors visited through the afternoon and evening to extend congratulations. Mr. Leonard has operated a large farm in Pittsford and is regarded as one of the county’s most successful farmers.
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Pittsford
John C. Leonard
Inca
Leonard
Pitteford
Big entering class at University of Vermont
Burlington Sept 28 1 p m 110 students reported for freshman class entrance at Vermont University The group includes 16 women and 20 took English entrance exam This marks an increase of 23 over last year Two men entered the junior and one the sophomore class Registration likely to rise significantly.
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Burlington
Winning Streaks End In Early Baseball Actions
Baseball scores from yesterday show the Boston Americans losing, while Detroit defeated Philadelphia 7 to 0 in New York. Cleveland beat New York 5 to 4, St. Louis topped Washington 8 to 0, and other National League results were reported with games from Pittsburgh and Cincinnati.
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Philadelphia
Detroit
Pitteborg
Brooklyn
Tittsburg
LO Denies
St Loula
St. Lenla
Chicago
New World
Cincinnati
Brutal Assault Strikes Mrs Tramblee in South Village
In Northsie on Sept 23 a brutal assault left Mrs. Tramblee unconscious in her South Village home. The suspect, a junk collector named Martin, claimed to act for her husband who is jailed in Montpelier. The wounded 40 year old has two children and the attacker fled as searchers pursue him.
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Northsie
Knights of Pythias hold events in Montpelier
Knights of Pythias in Montpelier on Sept 23 held an excursion to Barre granite quarries with a special train. Major General James B. Carnehan arrived, a parade of uniformed Knights formed led by the Bellows Falls band, and commanders from St Johnsbury Hardwick Rutland St Albans Champlain Burlington Barre and Bellows Falls were in line. A prize drill was set for 3 PM and a public meeting at the Golden Fleece tonight.
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Tinker
St. Johnsbury
Hne
Vermont
H. M. Nelson
Hardwick
George D. Batley
Rutland
William L. Davis
St Albans
Hoyt Cotamati
Champlain
Burlington
Brownell
Barre
Irene Canning in Burlington Case Summary
In Burlington on September 22, Irene Lane, a young woman described as educated and 22, faced questions of sanity after time in a Missouri man’s company and a six month stay in an Indiana insane asylum. Her father, a stone cutter from Sarre, appeared and agreed to return her home. the court released her to his custody. She gave multiple inconsistent statements about her life and marriage, then disappearance from Barre to Burlington with presumed local employment.
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Burlington
Irene Lane
Vier
Kla
Stone ‘Cutter
Sarre
Proamee
Missouri
Indiana
Vermont
Barre
Vermont Automobile Club Run Reaches White River Junction
The Vermont Automobile Club tour arrives at the Jonetion House in White River Junction on September 22 with ten machines in the party. The trip from the state includes several Henry touring cars and a 10 tonnive, with stops listed in Batington St Albans Montpelier Barere Jonesville St Johnsbury Barnet and Springfield.
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Vermont Automobile Club
Jonetion
Henry
Batington
St Albans
Montpeliie
Barere
Joneaville
St. Johnebury
Barnet
St Aldemar Commandery to Meet for Funeral of Alex Cruickshank
St Aldemar Commandery No 11 will meet in their saylum Friday the 25th at 1 80 p m to attend the funeral of the late brother Alex Cruickshank per order E G Whitaker Ea Commander
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St. Aldemar Commandery
No. 11
Saylum
Alex Cruickshank
E. G. Whitaker
Aldermen clash over water works and street paving
Last evening the board debated Perry Scribner’s request to relocate water mains on Washington Street and grant new pipe work. A city meeting was urged to authorize pledging city credit for water system improvements while other items included street repairs, clerk resignations, and a lunchroom license denial.
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Everett Hood
Duffy
Carrier
Perry& Scribner
Washington Street
Nelson Street
Committee On Streets
Perry & Scribner
Messes
wWaler Walter
George Mann
West LA
Wellington Street
Mann
Inetravtiog
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ER. A. Horr
Patrick Manning
Mackay
Manning
Orange County Telephone Company
Cuunell
Alloh
Orange County
N. &. Telephone Co
James W. Hall
Hall
Barra
Aldermen clash over Boston contract letter
Alderman Currier wrote to Ex Mayor Babbitt in Fitchburg while Contractor Langefeld and Alderman Daity were in Boston. The mayor warned of tempers flaring as Alderman Duffy pressed to read Currier's letter about Langefelds contract with the city. The clerk began reading but the session adjourned amid threats and tempers.
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Babbitt
Fitchburg
Mass
Langefeld
Daity
Boston
Duffy
Duffy Leory
bin Feat
Eastman Brothers founder William H. Eastman dies
William H. Eastman of Eastman Brothers died at his Wellington street home this forenoon after illness. A Barre businessman born in Westernville in 1835, he came to Maine in 1887 and formed Eastman Whitney and later Eastman Brow with his brothers. He is survived by his wife and two children. funeral Sunday at 2 pm at his home. Interment in Elmwood Cemetery.
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Eastman Bros
Barre
Wellington Street
Mr. Eastman
West Anreveaewee
Arts
J.G. Eastman
Ife
Marne
L. J. Bolster
Byron Whitney
Eastman & Whitney
Nichols Block
Whitney Wid
Etora
Aldrich
Eastman Brow
J. M
W. H
B. A. Eastman
Eastman
F. A. Poole
Eimwood Cemetery
Dover Man Killed in Somersworth Accident
Alphonso A. Cheney of Dover N H was instantly killed in Somersworth when a heavy wire struck him while he moved a piano from a summer theatre. He was a prominent Dover citizen and former councilman. He leaves his brother Lafayette Cheney of Washington and another brother Lieut P C J Cheney.
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Washington
Lafayette Cheney
Alphonso A. Cheney
Dover
N. H
Somersworth
Cheney
Bealdes
Lafayette
Lieut. P. C. J. Cheney
New Lodge Formed in Graniteville by Protection Order
The New England Order of Protection forms a Graniteville lodge with twelve candidates slated for the next meeting. The Degres team of Barre Loige will perform the Initiatory degree at the Friday hall session. All members planned to meet Friday afternoon at 2 30.
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Graniteville
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Vermont Telephone Extends Line to Calala and Surrounding Farms
The Vermont Telephone and Telegraph Company completed a metallic circuit to Calala and beyond connecting twelve subscribers to the Montpelier exchange. Long distance service is now available and additional farm lines are under construction to be pushed before cold weather.
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Montpelier
Vermont Telephone and Telegraph Company
Calala
Averill estate petition allowed for widow to one third
In Montpelier on September 24 snder Cartoons announced the widow may receive one third of the Ambrose Averill estate outright. The case is expected to rise to the supreme court.
Notice to city water users from Supt Campbell
Notice to users of city water warns to conserve due to repairs at Orange Brook Dam and depleted Bolster storage. Supt W. 7 Campbell urges greatest care in water use, especially for bone.
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Orange Brook
Campbell
Grand Jury Reports Partial True Bills in Montana
A Washington County grand jury in Montana on September 2 presented a partial report showing ten true bills and ten not true. The panel released a refined tally as part of its ongoing proceedings.
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Grand Jury
Teo
Montpellen
Washington
Souhty Grand Jury
Senator Farwell Dies Today in Chicago
Chicago Sept 23 Ex Senator Charles B Farwell died this morning in the city.
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Senator Farwell
Chicago
Charles B. Farwell
Prominent Chicago Mayor Alson S Sherman Dies in Waukegan
Chicago officials recall Alson Smith Sherman, early mayor of Chicago in its eighth year, dies at his Waukegan home aged around 82. He arrived in Chicago in 1835, served as alderman, fire chief, and school liaison, and helped found the city water works with Ogden and Shelder. He later moved to Waukegan and is credited with granite and marble business ventures tied to Montpelier and Rutland.
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Chicago
Alsod Smith Sherman
Waukegan
IHS
Sharman
Barre
Aleon Smith Sherman
Nathaniel Shernan
Isl
Sherman
West Hill
Peek Pond
Alson
Ia Wa
Aurom Abbott
Iter
Abijah
Abigail Abbott
Ife Waa
Mr. Sherman
Beales
Toe
Ogden
Shelder
Tnt
Lake Michigan
Ira
Montpelier
Abbott
Smith Sherman
Rutland
Castleton
Whitehall
Donetti and Rossl Wed at City Clerk’s Office
Donetti Guillo Donetti, a stone gutter, and Ester Roass, longtime bookkeeper for the Wilcvtrio Sausage Co., were married at the city clerk’s office at 11 this forenoon. B. H. Wells conducted the ceremony with Miss Camille Buzzi as bridesmaid and Angelo Bianchi as best man. The bride wore white silk and lilies of the valley with carnations. A reception will be held tonight at 15 Poss street.
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Emoyee No
Barre
Isd Ester Roass
Wilcvtrio Sausage Co
B. H. Wells Ming
Camille Buzzi
Angelo Bianchi
Mrs. Donett
Poss Street
Colonial Motion Picture Co Brings Crowd to Opera House Showing
The Colonial Motion Picture Co. drew a sizable audience at the opera house with a program described as entirely successful. The event featured Sylvester the magician performing two exhibitions and an animated, humorous program to the applause of attendees while the electric current weakness caused minor picture issues. The total receipts were overseen by the fire department.
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Colonial Motion Picture Co
Eaentinny Sivesstul
Pire
Sylvester
Ueau
Opera Henge
Central Labor Union Meeting Notice
The Central Labor Union of Batne and eons announces its next regular meeting for Friday evening September 26 at the hall. Delegates are urged to attend. notice given by President B. F. Healey and Secretary C. C. Ramadell.
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Central Labor Union of Batne
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Qalasee
Theriof
Per Ordar B. F. Healey
C. C. Ramadell
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