Frantic Theft Ring Tightens Grip on Vergennes Area
Chester A Harris in reform school for similar crimes. confession by others ties to Hyde Park thefts including a Jewett watch theft. Accusations shift blame away from Harris as investigations reveal multiple burglaries at Payre, Smith, Doves, Vernand homes and Jewett residence.
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tHyile Park
N. Iyorrend
Diardwick
Jo Jewett
Shertt
Hyde Park
PS Seribner
Cos
Payre
Suedagemont Smith
Farrand
Charest
Doves
George Vernand
Smith
Jewett
Jewetts
Cacaipe
Chester A. Harris
Vergennes Reform School
Hist
Chas. KB
Noyet
Varria
Unsuccessful attempt ends with self harm near Vergennes
In Vergennes on May 14 Henry Miller a young man employed by Norton Sons attempted suicide by shooting himself after riding out. The ball entered the left brow and glanced off. doctors probed the wound and hope for recovery if no blood poisoning follows. A love affair was speculated as a motive.
Citizens Oppose Land Sale In Bennington County Timber Deal
Residents oppose a planned purchase of about 45 000 acres of timber lands in Dorset Manchester Peru Sunderland and Winhall by Traps and Meigs New York figures aimed to resell later with no logging for years. The sale would be the county's largest in years and threaten local lumber industry.
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Bennington
Traps & Meigs
New York
HH Jarl. Ue
Dorset
Manchester
Peru
Sunderland
Winhall
Siew
Vansum- Diatad
Bennington County
Jears
Oldest Vermont Odd Fellow Prentiss Dies at Northfield
Northfield May HM Cheney Prentiss died Monday morning at home aged six years and six months. Born in Weatherfield he lived in New York and Vermont towns before settling in Northfield eight years ago. Survived by a daughter in Northfield, two sisters in Weatherfield, and a son in the West. Funeral Wednesday at Kimwood cemetery. Prentiss long noted as Vermont’s oldest Odd Fellow, active in Brooklyn lodge since 1837 and later Valley Lodge Wallsfield, Eureka Encampment, and Northfield Rebekah lodge.
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Northfeld
Cheney Prentiss
Eourth
Weathersfield
New York
Gir
Wattefield
Northfield
W. Tl. Mansfield
Roxy Jones Fidora
Sueanvile
Wuattsfield
Kimwood Cemetery
Mr. Prentiss
Vermont
Hige
Brooklyn
N. Y
Valley Lodge
Wallsfield
New Pingland
Obituary Notices of Hood and Prentiss Family Members
An elderly man with strong republican politics and extensive travels near Northfield died after a long illness following a four mile walk to view high water. Funeral services will be led by the Oded Mellows with graveyard rites, and his brother Comstock Prentiss of Wattefield died two weeks earlier. In Providence Waldemar Cedar Holme, a 33 year old Swede, was found wounded near the city woods and taken to the state institution where recovery is believed possible.
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Northfield
Mount Mansfield
Waterbury
Comstock Prentiss of
Wattefield
Providence
Waldemar Cedar Holme
Rutland
Near-miss on warped rails ends in surprise halt at Ludlow
May 14 Ludlow report says Boston mail train halted by heat warped rails near the cut’s northern end. Engineer Thompson braked to stop just as the engine reached twisted rails. Quick rail straightening allowed the train to pass with about half an hour delay.
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Ludlow
Thompson
Boston
Section Gang
Franklin County Cases Heard Before Supreme Court
In Montpelier on May 11 the Supreme Court heard Franklin county matters. Key case Is Luther Baker et al v F M Sherman et al over timber land disputes with two prior trials and disputed land statements. Attorneys included Ladd, Hall, Nurleton for plaintiffs and Stafford, Young, Rustedt, Locklin for defendants. Other matters include Willam Lam sok Va. Jasper A. Rouse and W G Payne v Gould with opening arguments, and A W Fisher v T T Tupper to be submitted on briefs.
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Supreme Court
Montpelier
Franklin County
Willam Lamsok
Jasper A. Rouse
H. J. Rustedt
A. A. Hall
Willard Warrington
N.N. Post
A. Burton
Cerateve
Toya B
G. F. Ladd
Wilson and Hall
W. Nurleton
W. J. Stafford
St. Johnsbury
John Young
Newport
Rustedt
Locklin
Richford
Col. AL A Hall
G. W. Burleson
Messrs. Young and
W. G. Payne
Apee
Wateron B. Gould
Apt
Dr. Furman
Swanton
OU A. Kurt
Swanton and Wilton
Hall
St. Albana
Pensions and appointments noted in Vermont honors
Washington May 1 pensions to Vermonters are listed for several individuals with varied amounts. Pensions include Coffey Bennington 17, Trish Northfield 17, plant Morrisville 17, Malley Mortinville 12, Brown Bt Al bans 24, Widows Lydia M Allen Lydonville, plus a May 4 special act and Hill West postmaster Alyah Rushford. Letters patent issued to W A Hale Bellows Falls for Lactroyd company assignment.
Cough Remedy Promoted For Severe Lung Diseases
A persistent cough is described as the first sign of dangerous diseases like consumption and bronchitis. The ad claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy cures the causes of coughing and offers a money back guarantee if it is not beneficial.
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Ail
Clark Resigns Senate Challenge to Marcus Daly Looms
Senator Clark of Montana denounces the Senate Elections Committee after submitting his resignation to the governor and delivering a forceful defense of his case. He attacks the majority report, argues evidence was mishandled, compares the proceedings to the Dreyfus case, and calls for a thorough reexamination.
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Mr. Chandler
Clark
Elections Committee
Marcus
Chandler
Senate
Tmhin
Charl
Montana
Marsen Daly
Maine
Willi
Busine
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Reid
Dreyfus
Clark's Clever Coup Appoints Clark to Senate
Acting Gov Spriggs in Helena Montana names W A Clark of Butte to fill Montana's US Senate seat until the next legislature elects a successor. Clark resigns earlier today and accepts the appointment amid a flood of telegrams urging his selection. News from Washington confirms the appointment with a formal certificate sent by registered mail.
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Helena
Mont
Spriggs
W. A. Clark
Butte
United States
Clark
Senate
Smith
California
Sprigge
Semitor
Chirk
Washington
Telenn
Montana
Senate of the United States
A.sh, Sprig
United States Senate
Allen's Foot-Ease Powder for swollen hot feet relief
Try Allen's Foot-Ease powder to cool swollen feet and ease pain from wearing tight shoes. It claims to cure swollen sweating feet ingrowing nails blisters bunions and provide rest and comfort with a trial package advertised by Olmstead Le Moyne Maine.
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Allen
PRI
Aden
Olmstead
le Moy
Lydia E Pinkham’s Compound Promoted for Female Health
Ad highlights Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a remedy for female reproductive and related health issues. It claims decades of cures and cites letters from readers. Includes a misread political note about a U S Senate appointment.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Senator Ross Defends Civil Office Removals Policy
Washington May 18 Senator Ross of Vermont argued against removing civil office holders without formal charges and a proper meeting of proof. Hale of Maine criticized prior administrations as corrupt and warned the public against repeat evils of policy. The vote on Ross bill was postponed 10 to 3 after clerk missteps, and the Senate adjourned at 4.30 p m.
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Washington
Ross
Vermont
United States
Senate
Met Hale
Maine
Kossus
Hr Hoss
House Advances Appropriations as Alaska Civil Government Looms
The House sent the last of several appropriation bills to the Senate and prepared to adjourn once differences are settled. Tomorrow the chamber will consider a bill to establish a civil government for Alaska. Debates covered West Point expansion, cadet hazing, ship subsidies, and the Red Cross incorporation.
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Washington
House
Senate
Aleka
Shyden
Texas
War Department
Porto Rico
Cuba
Hawaii
Mahon
Pennsylvania
West Point
Hull
Tiemorrow
Alaska
Coldest May 10 in 62 years unsettles town records
City records show May 10 marked the coldest in over six decades with ground frozen and gardens delayed. The report notes record low averages, while spelling out past May temperatures and the general chill of the season.
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Charles J. Allen
Aben
Lane
Forgery Case Ties Peacham to Cuba Letters
A Vermont telegram reports Walter H. Bailes of Peacham fled to New York then Havana before arrest. Investigators tie forged notes totaling over six thousand dollars to Peacham residents including Col. George B. Harvey of the North American Review and Harper publications and Charles J. Bell of Walden, with Bailes’ past forgeries revealed.
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Peacham
Col
George B. M. Harvey
New York
C. J. Bell
Walden
Bailey
St. Johnsbury
D. Mall
Davane
Walter Hh. Bailes
Veceham
Havana
Winder
Talley
Cuba
Vermont
Wnh
George B. Harvey
The
North American Review
Harper Publiations
Bulley
Charles J. [Ell
Nailey
Supreme Court business in Franklin Windham Rutland counties
In Montpelier on May 1 the Vermont Supreme Court opened with W G Payne versus Watson Jr Gould, followed by the Windham county mandamus case Cheeters et al versus Rockingham. Daniel M Barber versus Dummerston reversed Count Court demurrer, Rutland county cases next include Minnington Degert versus Champlain Manufacturing.
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Rutland
Mlnnington Degert Vs. Champlain Manufacturing Company
Joel C. Baker
Lawrence and Butler and
Moloney
Pension items and federal notices from Vermont and beyond
The report covers post office job exams in Bennington and Plattsburgh for clerks and carriers, plus appointments in Montpelier. It notes a National Bank reserve appointment, a judiciary committee referral in the House, and pension bills for Vermont veterans and widows, including Elon A. Spalding and Lydia A. Stockwell, with potential Senate action upcoming.
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Washington, D. C
Bennington
Civil Service Commission
Post Office Board of Examiners
Board of Examiners
Plitteburgh
N.Y
Henry Conlin
Winooski
Arthur D. Silloway
Montpelier
Post Office Department
New York State National Bank of Albany
Baxter National Bank
Burhind
Cross Ecomapmy
Het
Vermont
Elon A. Spalding
Wiliam P. Spalding
Fifth Regiment
Vermont Volunteers
William P. Boulding
Eilen A. Spalding
Lydia A. Stockwell
Henry A. Stockwell
Flrst Regiment
Vermont Cavalry
Senate
House
Congress
Foss
Chicago
Dave
Grout
Law on Oleomargarine Surfaces in Congress
A congressman says a margarine bill will move from the Agriculture Committee and pass the House this session. He cites Treasury data showing strong backing from oleomargarine interests and predicts a favorable vote, despite a tight timetable.
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Committee On Agricullure
Effe
Lorimer
Chicagze
Ofeo
Secur'ne
Secretary of the Treasury
Chen Grout
Large Shirt Factory Planned for Fair Haven
New industrial project for Fair Haven will erect a two story brick shirt factory on the site of a burned mill. The facility, 150 by 16 feet with basement, will employ about 250 workers and begin operations as materials arrive. Local leaders expect population and prosperity to rise with the plant.
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Fair Haven
Mair Haven
James P. K. Pine
Vicinsity
United States Shirt and Collar Company
Troy
N. Y
Fairdraven Sturt Company
Fair Bliven
Lhuilding
Cupron
Witaw
James KR. Keene
Wall Street
Foxhall
Chittiviu
Telates
Admiral Dewey to Attend New Orleans Flower Carnival
Admiral Dewey accepts a three day invitation to visit New Orleans for the flower carnival. The Divines of Wales continue their legal studies and he was chosen a bencher of the Middle Temple at a young age.
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Admiral Dewey
New Orleans
Divines of Wales
Systemati
Middle Temple
Miss Florence Newman Seeks Help With Liver Ailment
Gray NY resident Miss Florence Newman testifies to body suffering from unknown ailment and touts DeWitt's Little Daisy Risers as the remedy. Advert admits local druggists J W Cantivan WP Hall Fo Parker Bellrose Pharmacy BE Vossetin RR Cresdall and Winooski carry the pills.
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Florence Newman
Asys Chamberlain
Paulin Batmle
Newsman Te
Gray
Cooner
DeWitt
Little Plile Airways
Wen
J. W. Cantivan
WP Hall
Fo. Parker
Bellrose Pharmacy
BE. Vossetin
RR. Cresdall
Winooski
Astounding spectacle in Windsor Journal’s report
A jagged, unreadable draft recalls a dramatic scene involving Newport express and Salitland, urging Congress members to recommend a prominent senatorial candidate. The piece questions Vermont representation and hints at Republican congressmen resisting, while praising a capable man amid political pressure.
Prosperity in Bennington Firms Amid Rising Orders
The Manchester Journal notes Bennington's manufacturing establishments are in a prosperous condition with a substantial backlog of orders. The Cooper Manufacturing company reports strong activity and steady demand across departments, signaling robust output into the fall season.
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Bennington
Cooper Manufacturing Company
Death of a Vermonter in Potsdam
Dr John B Nichols of Potsdam New York born in Jonesville educated at Hinesburgh and Burlington studied dentistry with Dr James Lewis lived in Montreal before moving to Potsdam where he remained until his death He married Melinda Gillett of Jonesville who died in 1865 and is survived by a widow two sons and four daughters Mrs Goodnough of Tras
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John B. Nichols
Potsdam
N. Y
Jonesville
Hinesburgh
Burlington
James Lewis
Montreal
Poteda
Idrath
Melinda Gillett
Mra. Goodnough
Tras
Pension figures and names listed across Vermont towns
May 1 reports pension amounts for widows and specific charities across Vermont towns including Vershire Vergeti Nes, Alden J. Elliott of Harkeville, Mary A. Pullam of Bookfield, and Arturia R. Kiewworth of Morrisville with sums ranging from 8 to 317 dollars. The list names Joseph Lafour and others and mentions original widows and special May allocations.
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Washington
Vermont
Kemp's Balsam Cough Remedy Promoted With Trial Size
A wartime style advertises Kemp's Balsam as a cure for lingering coughs claiming the medicine wears away illness. The copy promises a positive guarantee and immediate effect after the first dose with a trial size offered for price and free sample at all druggists.
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Medicie
Price Dc
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Lamoille County
Vergennes
Love
May
Danny Rivera
Bedonut
Sunday
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Wis
Buidsbury
IMS
Proctorsville
Via
Claremont
Proctorsaville
Hood
RuGene Mereny
Danbury
Conn
Matilda Bringhwater
Jeffersonville
Ind
Vermont Pensions and Patents
Mr. Clark
Monson Fale
Watt
Teely
Daly
Senator Ross
Northfield News
Wondbury
Rapub- Hean
MckKinley
Walter H. Bailey
Supreme Court Business
Franklin, Windham and Rutland
Wwe
Johnson & Company
Mass
Kal’s Ayers
Ayer
R. P. Crouse
Attica, N.Y
Marcus Daly
Hitu
Alu
Champalane
Ane
Weing
Cronje
Tite
Hhe Line
Helen Gould
William Astor Chanter
W. J Bryan
Kentucky
Wiley Wiltney
Mid Atlantic
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Windsor Journal
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Distriet
Thettenhat
Arnel
Bing
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