Local Notes Chronicle Burlington and Barre Daily Happenings
Mrs L J Mead has gone to Burlington. Martin Riley is in St Johnsbury lay. C French went to Burlington this morning. M J Davis of Burlington joined J M Averill. An excursion to Camp Sympia is urged for Sunday. Edward Connell of the Northtidews is in the city today. A son was born last evening to Mr and Mrs Thomas Spooner of Bull Street. Henry Whetmore left for Northern New York. The Recreation gun club held regular practice. A reception is planned at Medsing Methodist church for Rev A E Atwater. J S Wiles and A D Gilley traveled to Brookfield. Goodhue of Springfield expected to meet aldermen to discuss water. Two large clubs of snow found in a clay bank on Lift Street. L Bolster to repair the Messer & Winarham building. Freight car left the ties yesterday during switching. Lt George N Tilden returning to Northfield for recruit of Company F. Mrs M L Spencer returns to North Calais after winter in Barre. Street complaints about dirt and dust. sprinkler hoped for. Surprise party for Daniel Perry on his 21st birthday at Dwight McUver’s on Washington Street. Madeline Arey, 19 months, died from burns received from a bonfire accident. School board met. petition to locate new school in Ward 6 near Blackwell Street discussed. Dr Stickney granted privilege to grade on common land. pending suit with Mr Phelps, plan dropped. Adjourned to president’s call. EB W Cemeses, clerk pro tem.
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L. J. Mead
Burlington
Martin Riley
St. Johnsbury
C. French
M. J Davis
J. M. Averill
Camp Symipia
Edward Connell
Northtiddews
Thomas Spooner
Bull St. Henry
Snd
J. A. Rogers
Prise
Lift Street
Iil
Bolster
Messer & Wiuraham
Central Vermont Railroad
Vermontaviite Co
George N. Tilden
Northfield
Comempany
M.L. Spencer
Barre
North
Calais
Dwight McUver
Washington Street
Daniel Perry
Madeline
Ralph Arey
Moray
Board of School Commissioners
L. W. Hanson
Weilizens
Blackswell Street
Kirkdand
Chiptler
Cimmgs
O. G. Stickney
Gordon
M.A. Phelps
EB. W. Cemeses
Senior class presents musik concert at Spaulding High
A fair sized audience attended the musical concert in the Spaulding High School chapel last evening under the auspices of the Senior class. Jennie Holden solo and a violin piece by Erge Grant opened the program, with readings, solos, and a cornet number by Gilbertson and Mrs Field. The show ended with a piano solo by Miss Hopkins.
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Spaulding High School
Jennie Holden
Erge Grant
Hattie Holts
Nicholas Nickelby
Burnham
C. N Field
Vermont Governor Hotly Questioned Over Guard Camp Provisions
A Vermont reader letter to Governor Josiah Grout questions the use of state funds for National Guard camp provisions at Fort Ethan Allen. The writer cites about 1,000 men and argues blankets and camp equipment were insufficient, asking why funds were not used to improve soldiers’ comfort. The missive ends with a plea to clarify and reassure Vermont citizens.
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Evestina Entenraise
Barre
Josiah Grout
Vermont
Vermont National Guard
Fort
Ethan Allen
On The Corner Meeting Sparks City Debate Over Safety
The eClub met in a new location near the corner after the old bandstand was deemed unusable. The Boss and his gang urged council approval to hold meetings on the corner, threatening to march on the corner if denied, while police and inspectors push to keep the area clear as a public nuisance. The session also covered a rumor of a Spanish gunboat and a plan to publish names of violators near Goddard baseball grounds.
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Dewey
eClub
Fael
Kickers Trnnnet
Widawake Burg
Kickers
Kicker
Low
Uas
Friends of
Spain
Giles Durkee
Dias
China Sea
In Spector
Nto Gardens
Goddard Baseball Grounds
Avia
Godsdard Sud
Barden
Goddard
Mike
Remirks
Birhinan
Anid
Bees
Inspecton Spector
Garden Tools Seasonals Hit Local Stores
Garden rakes hoes spading forks lawn mowers and garden hoses described in a regional store circular. Consumers survey prices and availability as spring gardening begins.
News From Camp Olympia Promotes Chas Ganther to Corporal
Camp Olympia reports morale boost after promotions including Chas Ganther to corporal and Wetmore to artificer. Guards doubled, fires lighted along the streets, letters home and songs lift spirits as Vermont troops prepare for front, echoing Civil War heroism and willingness to go wherever called. The noncommissioned officers of Company E are listed with ranks and names.
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Chas. Ganther
Sam
Blanco
Wetmore
Serg Austin
Vermont
Ethan al- Ten
Sedgwick
Green Mountain Boys
Eis
Gauthier
W A Murray
Austin
Serg
FE Gladding
Das Rockingham
Robbing Corp
Lamson
ITP Meakervy
Hanson
Geo Cadger
CA Wheaton
Chos Gauthier Mus
Pitkin
John Pressley
Wetmore Wavoner
Goneo
Out of Town Locals Handy Nephews and Injuries
Kusene Reland injured left ankle at work and doctors from Chelsea attend him. Curtis Parkhurst returns home from Barre after an injury from a fall. A ball rehearsal Friday night at East Barre had W C Gilberlson as instructor. Capt Paine arrived Friday by carriage from Prudo Massachusetts. Mrs Nellie Richardson of Manchest er visits town. Prink Richardson known for feats should be more careful where he fights. Chester Corliss to occupy the Mil Street house recently bought by Geo Downing.
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Kusene Reland
W. Thurtington
Godfrey
Chelsea
Bint
Curtis Parkhurst
Barre
East Barre
W.C. Gilberlson
Capt. Paine
Prudo
Mass
Nellie Richardson
Manchesster
Prink Richardson
Ying Aaong
Chester Corliss
Mil Street
Geo, Downing
West Topsham News of Town Activities
A. T. Smith, our town representative, and Mrs. Smith attended Montpelier’s extra legislative session. Trees were trimmed and a flagpole set at the local school under director O. San horn. Entertainment by C. R. Taggart drew a good audience. Sabbath class was treated to sugar on ice. Flags flew over town after canon salutes Saturday. R. M. Warr ey visited from Montpelier. W. E. Poole and wife were in town. D. M. Ferrys seeds advertised 4 cents for 5 cent papers.
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A. T. Smith
Montpelier
Hoe
Millinery Shop Ad at 74 Main Street
We deal in all sorts of millinery and always carry a full line of goods at reasonable prices. 74 No. Main St.
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No. Main St
It All Will Come Out Right Poem by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
A reflective poem by Ella Wheeler Wilcox asserting that truth and honesty prevail in time. The speaker recalls restless youth and doubt, then accepts a law supreme guiding justice, despite wealth, ignorance, or vice. Written in a devotional tone, it emphasizes fate resolving all for the better in due season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald
Ella Wheelo Wilcox
Barre Street Hearing Notice for Washington Street Route
City of Barre Street Commissioners announce a hearing on May 11 1894 at 1 PM in the City Council Room to review laying out a street on the easterly line of Washington Street toward cemetery lands. Observers may examine premises and discuss public good and individual needs. Dated April 20 1894.
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Bolster
Barre
City of
A.D
T. Cutler
McDonand
H.C. Patterson
Williams Collection Personal Demand Advised in All Cases
The notice outlines vigorous prosecution of suits and frequent reports on the condition of claims. It emphasizes rapid but cautious handling of attachments and trustee proceedings with no work delayed. An active, ongoing effort is described under the guidance of Advice Friek.
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Alice
When Philadelphia Was the Greatest City In the American Colonies
A travel through time contrasts 1774 Philadelphia with today noting population size, railroads, telegraphs, and bustling trade. The piece recalls Franklin era urban life and slow pace, then adds anecdotes from Pearson's Weekly about a Tends native who became a Sardinian count and preserved his magic lantern and organ in his hall.
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Philadelphia
United States
Franklin
New York
Henry Cabot Lodge
Scribner's
Tends
Europe
Sardinia
Hospital of
Tende
Secon
Pearson's Weekly
Williams Typewriter Che Best Machine for Sale
The Williams Typewriter Che best machine made boasts strong manifolding, visible writing, direct inker, and no ribbon to jam. Display at 46 Washington St City Agent. call or mail a card to see one.
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Che
Washington St
Remarkable Mrs Spriggins and the Whist Club Speech Impediment
A Cleveland Plain Dealer quip notes Mrs Spriggins of the Ladies' Whist Club as the only member who cannot pronounce words starting with t. The Lions describe city folks as party smart yet behind Pokeberry county in one respect. The tale also mocks snideposts at crossroads that show directions but never distances.
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Thesa
Uncle Reuben
Pokeberry County
Luis
Chicago
Trade Style Talk Sparks Family Tease
In a brisk dialogue Clara asks if the count requested her, while Mr Millyuns reacts with disbelief. The exchange hints at hopes of advancement and family pride in a bustling, informal scene.
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Nis
Clara
Papa
The Excitable French Chamber Scene In The Deputies
The writer describes a Paris chamber of deputies visit with card delays and an ushered entry. Members shout and gesture in a cage like scene as the war minister defies the radicals, while the president rings a bell to restore order.
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Atlantic
Callvig
Personne
M. Constant
M. Talandier
Corps Diplomatique
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Washington
House of Commons
Congress
General Borel
Ouse
France
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