Middlebury to Observe Centennial of Its Founding
Middlebury College prepares for a July 1 to 4 centennial celebration with extensive campus renovations including a new library building and Warner Science Hall. Alumni attendance is expected to be high as seniors enjoy extended vacation amid endowments nearing a million dollars and a prominent program featuring speakers from Howard University, Dartmouth, and Williams College.
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Middlebury College
Tate
Liurary
Warner Science Hall
Siden
Vergennes
Tyre
Dn Iso
Buccalaureyte Servives
Berman
Ezra Brainerd
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Maryville College
Middletury College
College
Merrill and Parker Prize
Merrill Prize
Orvis
Drake
Watfield
BR. W. Methen
Fy. A Ssimmons
A. Vostech
Brigham
B. F. Harvey
L. Wh. Noble
L. Cc. Equire
College Chapel
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Starr Library
Brainerd Kelloga
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Brooklyn
Merrament
Congregational Church
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Rankin
K. J. Li
Washington
Howard University
William J. Tucker
Dartmouth College
Matthew Burkham
University of Vermont
Franklin Carter
Williams College
Charles S. Markeland
New Hampshire College of Vericulture
Mechanic Art
M. H. Sanford
Harvard
John W. Stewart
Walter KE
Howard
Edwin H. Higley
A. M
Groton
Mies
Town Hall
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Doctors divide on smallpox case in Hardwick village
State board health officials visit Hardwick over Mr Thomas suspected of smallpox. Dr Wiswell confirms genuine smallpox, while Dr Tatling and Dr Gheorge disagree. Quarantine placed, area residents urged to stay indoors, several have fled the village. Further daylight examination awaited before final statement.
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Hardwick
State Board Health
Wiswell
Cybet
Thoms
Carting
A. Hamilton
Midford
State Board of Health
Darling
Thomas
Tatling
Gheorge
Hamilton
Thomas Weld
Underhill Republicans split over Page for Congress
In Underhill Vermont a Republican caucus produced a split ticket with supporters for ex Gov Page and a separate ticket backing DP Postor of Burlington. Delegates L A Brush and Mark Sutarner were named as the county contest proceeded.
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Underhill
Page
Congress
Coun
DP. J. Poster
Burlington
Myr Paote
Ae Foleuwe
Vetet Cnet
Mr. Posteros
L. A. Brush
Mark Sutaner
Wiel
Nie Decker
Etipyndt
Mearer
Marlington
St Albans Republican Caucusendorses Hall for Congress
Solid Hall delegation in St. Albans endorses Alfred A Hall for Congress at a large Republican caucus. Delegates include local business leaders and politicians such as Stranahan Hinds Steveris Deal Greene and others. Installation at St Johnsbury noted with Rev Edward M Chapman installed as pastor.
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St. Albans
Alfred Allen Tall
Congress
Pepubliciy
iWs-Livdl
Stranahan
M. Stevene
Hirids
T. M. Deal
Buller © Smith
Tol
Yank la Civeene
Charles Royce
Selden C. Greene
Joseph Barrette
Bennett Gy Tall
Hforth
Charles 5
Porbes
Dewart
Hon
M.S
Stranuhan Hton
Hinds
H. M. Steveris
Vion
F.C. Smith
Col
J. J. Greene
Jos. Barrette
H. C. Roger
Roc) Hall
C. Greene
Mr. Dewart
Gov. Smith
St. May
Edward M Chapman
North Congregational Church
H. Merrill
Tucker
Dartmouth College
Daniel Merriman
Central
Reconsecration of Arlington Saint James Church in Vermont
A large attendance attended the reconsecration of the old St James Church in Arlington Vermont as Rev Gemont Graves of Burlington delivered the sermon. The service was led by Rt Rev A C A Hall with several clergymen from nearby towns assisting. The parish, dating to 1744, noted improvements including new robes and enhanced interior supervised by Rev Charlies Hale. Bishop Hall later conducted services in Hoosick New York and confirmed seven.
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New Church
Gemont Graves
Bennington
Arlington
Bennington County
New Chance
Bro James
Vermont
First Congregational Church
A. C.A. Hall
Bisshop
Gernont Graves
Burlington
Philip Schuyler
C. R. Searing
Scottaville
N.Y
Robert Vo, Harris
Manchester Centre
EK. Dudley Tibbetts
Hooslck
N. Y
Dimes
Carnahan
Sherburne
Charlies
Hale
Clairemont
N. 1
Bishop Hall
Hoosick
Tervier
May in Historic Hardwick Chicken Pox scare ends
In Hardwick Vermont a chicken pox scare ended after Dr. Hamilton of the State Board of Health confirmed the case as chicken pox. Hundreds vaccinated over two days, town business disrupted, and gym or graduation events postponed as public health measures were weighed.
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Hardwick
Hamilton
State Board of Health
Memorial Day Observances Lead in Middlebury Woodstock and Bellows Falls
In Middlebury May 30 the Memorial Day exercises featured Gov William P. Dillingham’s eloquent oration. Speakers Rev George Ide and others attended in a parade with veterans, schools, and a flower wagon. Bellows Falls held a May Day observance with Rev Albert Hammatt delivering the address at the opera house and local clubs decorating graves.
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Middlebury
George H. Ide
Milwaukee
St. Johnabury
Kittredge Haskins
Woodstock
GALR
Eop. Russell
Sons of Veterans
C.F. Rich
Win I Russell
M. Chapman
Comrider
Louis Goulette
W. J. Rose
Hove
Puthert Shannon
Jos. Larovck
Miger
BL. Tucker
Fire Department
William Nolan
Charles Lamerder
PL J. Donnelley
J. Lamerder
Battells
W. W. Martin
Cad
Commander Russell
Bellows Falls
Bo H. Stagliten
G. Alr
Order of
Aibernians
Owl) Hill Cemetery
Opera House
Albert Hammatt
Pellows Malls
Stomehron Post
Rockingham
Westminster
Walpoe
Wondstovk
Raidall Post
G. Asr
Kittredge Hasking
Brattleboro
Memorial Day Observances Across Bennington Area
Memorial day observances honored 345 veteran graves in Bennington with flowers. G A R posts held separate services at Bennington Centre and Catholic cemeteries, with addresses by Rev. Toxer and Hon. Henry. Activities also occurred in North Bennington and Arlington, while Manchester Dover and Arlington reported observances. Bristol held a large Memorial Day procession and services led by Robert A. Lawrence with the Bristol Military Band. Swanton marked the day with a flag-filled parade and enthusiastic reactions to Hon. Hogan’s address.
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Bennington
G. A. Custer
W. R
Bennington Centre
R. B. Toxer
North
Bennitgton
Sixth Corps
Behool Street
Soudienrs
T Hineh Henry
Concord
North Bennington
Ho Peck
Manchester
Doreet
Arlington
Batehelder
BRIS+ TOLL
Bristol
Odd Fellows
Robert A. Lawrettes
Ution
BK. A. Hasseltine
Swanton
Cork
Memorial Day Observances in St Johnsbury
Native Rev Dr Ihe Spoke at Chamberlain Post G A R Memorial Day events in St Johnsbury on May 6. Veterans of Civil War First Vermont Volunteers, Masons, Knights of Pythias, and local students honored graves with services by Rev Dir George W H Ide and speeches by Dr Tde and Rev Edward M Chapman. Evening concert followed.
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Chamberlain Post No
G. A. R. St. Johnsbury
Chamberlin Post
First
Vermont Volunteers
Masons
Knights of Pythias
George WH
Ide
Milwaukee
8&1
Johnsbury
Vermont
Tde
Edward M. Chapman
Memorial Day Observance At Morrisville
May day activities in Morrisville included a procession of about fifty white dressed schoolchildren bearing flowers, from the G. Ro gala hall to the cemetery for a soldiers graves service. The march returned to the town hall for prayers, Lincoln Gettysburg Address reading, unknown dead memorials, songs, an address by Levant Read, solos, and benediction.
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Wendelstom
G. Ro
Dram Corps
Town Hall
Kellogs
Abraham Lincoln
Edna Heat
W. RK. C
Cropt
Madge A. Paul
Lila A. Niles
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E.W. Gates
M. Bydaly
Memorial Day Exercises Honor Civil War Veterans
Col. F L Greene delivered the memorial oration at Northfield as Varied ceremonies decorated graves in Roxbury and Northfield. Wreaths from G A R posts, cadets, veterans, and a Bugler ensemble participated, with a procession to Concert Hall for remarks by A D Brown and Rev Go J Sutherlin.
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Roxbury
W. OH. Boynton
East Roxbury
Miles Lovell
Messia
Wilson
Silver
Plott
Moretown
Tia
Norwich
John Bitton
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Memorial Day at St Albans Observed with Exercises
Memorial Day observances at St Albans included a morning matinee and exercises by local groups. Participants from the Anderson and Perkins families attended, with seating for named attendees and remarks from local leaders amid parade and hall gatherings.
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Athens
Ootoy
Hoottharles Review
Makita Pie
Hate
Cllense
Missett
Foo
Polsom
Perkins
S. Straiaiad
Anderson
Gow
Smith
Rey
Benneries
J. Danforth
Blon
Pitides
Seibees
Memorial Day Observances and Local Notices in Montpelier
Memorial Day activities in Montpelier featured cemetery ceremonies led by G. AL Th and visiting dignitaries, followed by a city parade through Main and Barre streets under W. O P. Waterman. The program included patriotic addresses, music, and a series of tributes at the armory, with local officials and military units participating. Swanton town clerk Barnes died after a recent illness. the article also notes the first state convention of letter carriers held in Ruthind with officials from Burlington and Bennington forming a state branch of the National Association of Letter Carriers.
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James de Dewey
St. Marc’s Sehool
Cape
Theriault
Judking
Duepel
Crooks Post
G. A. Th
Dutter
Musle
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Mike Crandall
G. Alr. Post
Mouete
Bevy Jaddress
O. Judkins
Miea Brandall
Misa Crandall
Revo OO
Judkins
Aioe
Ruthind
Burlington
Bennington
Barre
Hrattleboro
Rutland
National Association of Letter Carriers
TH. J. Kingsley
T A. Austin
Rattlebore
de Pyer
B. Cote Verse
Darre
Td. Nolan
Chandler Ro Ray
Hur
The News by Counties
The article previews regional coverage across Vermont counties with reports from the Winooski Valley to the Passumpsic region and White River area, detailing local events and notable happenings from multiple correspondents.
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Winooski Valley
Willizes
Island
Lake
Passumpsic
Otter Creek
White River
Addison County News Highlights Local Life and Court Notes
In Addison County many towns report social events from weddings to memorial services. The district court term opens June 5 with judges listed and a 119 case docket. Local movements include Salem NY employment moves for William Orcutt and wife, and postmaster changes amid public notices.
Vermonters Remembered and Town News Roundup
A long neighborhood chronicle recounts deaths and illnesses in Vergennes and surrounding towns. Notices include Mrs. Charlies Benediet and family mourning, local funerals, medical followups for Benjamin Fo Hiskell, and community events from church services to school meetings.
Memories and events fill North Ferrisburgh weekly note
Long town column records funerals visits church events school activities and local arrivals. It mentions graveside services for James Kehoe in Charlotte, visits from Mr Phillipe and Miss Maud Field, a suffrage association meeting at the Free Baptist church, and the Co operative Creamery shipping butter to Boston.
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Epworth League
Mise Currie Wheeler
Burlington
Suesday
Phillipe
Mise Maud Field
Vergen- Nes
James Kehoe
Charlotte
Harts
Meg
Gow Russell
Pres Baptist Church
M. R. Wrance
Higesburgh
Charee
Jennie Donney
Mandiy
Rey GW
Duonn Mirsenler
Boston
Free Haptive
National Woman's Suffrage Association
Rolle Williams
Queen City
Mesa
Hannal Sayles
Hibert Chang
Brietal
Jobin Cockle
Hurlington
Besos Centre
Shellarne
Bree Baptist Society
Lincoln
Carleton HS
Town payrolls and civic notices fill Chittenden County page
Tax rolls show real estate valued at $1 017 and personal estate at $1 042 10 with total taxable voters at 27 40. Local notices announce district and state conventions for June and upcoming races. Obituaries note deaths of Mrs Thaddeus Mutha and Mrs Kate Strong with funeral details.
Tarbox Death and Local News From Essex Junction
Mr Ruswell Tarbox died Sunday at the Hospital for the Erie at White River Junction after a two month illness. He was born in Biers mint N oH but came to Vellmant in early Heelmet. He was 41 and a resident for Mo years. Survived by a wife and two daughters Misses Cora and Eva Tarbox. The funeral was held at his home Tuesday at 2 o clock. Water committee members went to New York to interview a pipe contractor. holes in the pipe were found and work paused. A tennis club named the Bhawandass club elected officers: President James J Donahue, Vice-President Klazie Tiles, Secretary Mabel Brigham, Treasurer Allen Marin. Further notes on the case included.
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Caroline Heywood
Nee Garland
Heywood
Starkshore
Bristol
Pauline Lamb
Dwight Sareh
John Hush
Chicago
Perry Addy
Gur
Wigton
Ehner Williams
Hep. Wood
Aml
Proewill Baptist Church
George Farland
GW Thayer
Wy Butterfield
Jennie Morgan
Bert Gove
Mabel Purinton
M. W. Hale
Old
Comey
Wee
Ann Gove
Josie Mangan
Jane Sargent
Louisa Brtate
Lois Bean
Almira Fitch
Knowles
New Haven
Almira Smith
Carl
W. Morgan
Horton
Grad St
Dloeting
Iburfington
Coneers Hall
Montpelier
Thaddeus Mutha
Sen Ter
Adeline Lisiv
HH. J. Munron
Fred Shuptio
Sarah
Witliam Ho MeBride
Heath
Jometh
Ferkuson
Buce Tingten
Malward M. Alar
Eva Tanglats
Thur Hingley
Too
St. Joseph's Church
Burling
Allen Street
Pepy
Montspelier
Alfred Mongeon
Alidene Monegeon
St. Francis Navier Churen
J. Audet
River Street
Mule Street
Mra Thaddeus Fiatin
Hell
Frank Benway
Joseph Trecarreau
Mos. Gitlente
Ruswell Tarbox
Witererbury
Tarbox
Biersmint
Vellmant
Cora
Eva Tarbox
Bite
Reynolds
M. A. Bingham
The
Water Committee
Urattall
Burelington
New York
Te Water Eystem
James J.donahue
Klazie Tiles
Mabel Brigham
Allen Marin
Bennington County Plans New Putial House For Church
Bennington County residents plan a new putial house for the church on a vacant lot beside the church. The group envisions a brick, two story, with a cap store and a modest height. Most funds are pledged for initial construction.
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