Old Man in Court Over Alcohol Assault Case
Robert Spellman, an elderly man, testified about being attacked after a drunken night. Alfred Merchant told Grand Juror Sherman that two men and a lodging house patron fought Spellman, injuring him severely while he slept off intoxication. Police later took Spellman into custody after the fracas near North Avenue.
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Robert Spellman
Robert
Sheriff Reeves
Spellman
Alfred Merchant
Sherman Ndt
North Avenue
Butters
Spelimian
Hauer
Lutlers
Struick bin
Merchant
Police
Kelley
Extension of Cliff Street Hearing on street extension petition
A Monday hearing before the board of street commissioners considered extending Cliff Street from South Wilkird to South Union. The session heard objections from C W Woodhorse with representation by W L Burnap, while others supported the project citing public demand and potential property value increases and new houses planned nearby.
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Board of Street Commissioners
Chit
Wilkird
Union Streets
Widh
Lou Wood
Hoa
C. W. Woodhorse
W. L. Burnap
Mr. Wood
J. J. Cushman
J. WH. Ma+comber
KR. I. Brown
Mr Wood
Mr. Woodhouse
Kate BB. Russells
J. C. Mower
A. C. Smith
Brodie
Tl. M. Mccintosh
Mr. Mower
Mr. Smith
J. Putney
Regi
Smith
We Wuld
Lafayette statue in Burlington praised as finest early American sculpture
Scribner's Magazine credits John Quine Adams Wand as the first major American sculptor and lauds Ward for shaping the Lafayette statue at the university campus. The piece highlights the statue's independent, expressive portrait and notes Ward's mastery in Draped costume and traveling coat as seen in the public work.
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Burlington
Scribner's Magazine
Jussell Sturgis
John Quine Adams Wand
Ward
Bure Vington
Jobe Po Bluwoardl
General Lauvette
Our College Paak
Trent
Univer Bi
Sturgis
Weak
Lafayette
Lurtligten
United States
Pontining
Portrait of Lafayette Statue Unveiled in 1885 Ceremony
The article describes a refined portrait of Lafayette showing intellectual power and firm expression, with abundant hair and a dignified naturalism. It notes two photographs of the statue from plaster to bronze and mentions Mr. Ward overseeing the unveiling on June 6, 1885 with imposing ceremonies.
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Lafayette
Ward
Plant Locust Grove Posts From Vermont Experiment Station
Advice to New England farmers on growing post trees with locusts as primary choice. Vermont experiment station reports initial trials near Burlington, testing white pine and locust varieties for fence posts, noting seedling costs, growth metrics, and borers as main risk.
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State Experiment Station
New England
Vermont
IWR
Burlington
Somibir Sedt
Syeare
Euston
Gee
Patna
Fire at Fort Ethan Allen destroys stable injuring horses
A major hay and grain fire at Fort Ethan Allen’s artillery stable Thursday evening destroyed the upper story and spread to nearby areas. Several horses were injured or escaped, aided by workers and the Burlington department, as crews fought the flames and prevented further damage to adjacent buildings.
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Jared
Winweeki
Burlington
Some Colonial Conflicts Recounted by Col Benedict at Morrisville
Col Benedict spoke on colonial conflicts and Indian wars from Pequot to King George War citing Hannah Dustin's capture and Massacre. He praised patriotic societies for preserving records and fostering a shared spirit of devotion to the Union. Governor McCullough led the introductions and a unanimous vote of thanks followed.
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Montpelier
Representatives Trail
G. i Ttenediet
Burlington
Col OF Danes
McCullough
Stanton
Senautor Proctor
Thandie Judyee Watson
Start
Supreme Court
Stewart
Darstow and
Stickney
Sacity
Benedict
McCullen
North
South
America
Virginian
New Whigland
Hannah Dustin
Tnian
New Humpshtre
Wilcome
Colitel Kermerciet
Fire damages Norton store and adjoining post office hall
Morning fire at 7 o clock destroyed part of a three story building housing Mr Norton store the post office and Odd Fellows hall. Only a few unpacked goods survived from Nortons. Most post office and hall furniture saved. Total insured values listed including 8000 sofa 4000 stock 2000 building 700 for furniture.
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OL Fellows
Decisions Against Lewis Result in Recoveries and Bond Reductions
In Vergennes a judge ruled for F. L. Bish receiver of Farmers Bank on two matters. The stock assessment case yielded $9 617 and four notes brought $5 726. Bail for C W Norton was reduced to 200 per count from 5 000. Norton faces ten counts alleging use of the mafia for fraudulent purposes. bail may be posted soon. A Hennington trespass suit then began.
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Farmers National Bank
Ruthind
F. L. Bish
Farmers’ National Bank of
Wheeler
C. W. Norton
South Wallingford
Norton
Hennington County
Funeral of Mrs Newcomb in Montpelier with military societies
The funeral for Amarida T. Newcomb past national president of the Woman's Relief Corps was held at the Stephen Thomas residence in Montpelier. Rev J Edward Wright officiated and burial was in Green Mount cemetery with large attendance from Brooks Relief Corps Marquis de Lafayette Chapter DAR and Rob Morris Chapter OES. The casket was escorted from Washington DC to Montpelier by Dr Charles Sweem? of Ta Verhill N W and Mrs Const a Ry Jones of Stadford.
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Montpelier
Amarida T. Newcomb
Woman's Relief Corps
Dhen
Stephen ‘Thomas
Kim Street
J. Edward Wright
Green Mount Cemetery
Eral Thomas
Brooks Relief Corps
Marquis de Lafayette
Daughters of the American Revolution
Rob Morris
Order of the Eastern Star
Washington, D. C
Charles 5Weemb
Taverhill
N. W
Consta Ry Jones
Stadford
The
Womans Belief Corps
Sunday School Convention Opens in Morrisville Vermont
The seventeenth annual meeting of the State Sunday School Association convened in Morrisville with reception at the Methodist Church. Delegates heard addresses on Power of Service and Education of Princes, and the crowd enjoyed city hospitality including free entertainment at the first session.
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Morrisville
Qet
State Sunday School Association
A. L. Cheney
Congregational Church
Tyr
Lena M. Lrish
Col. M. Gump
Newport
Santa Leavens
Cambridis
M. L. Eddy
Methodist Church
Bo. Lyive
Camp
Ann
Btate
Vermont
Hamilton
Jion
Comint
Tela
Massachusetts
Springfield
Mass
Walliun
Byron Porbush
Boston
Kehoe
WT. Miller
Alburgh
Denver
Col. Jual
Adi Gethel
Bliss
Middlebury
Council of Hooters
BE Bliss
Windsor
Bennington
Wilson
Grev
Mccullough
Mia
Mars Rogers
Miss Stella Gates
States
Marcus Rogers
Leon Perham
Education report shows attendance rise in 1901
The commissioner of education submits a final annual report to the secretary noting 17,299 230 pupils in all schools. It records total expenditures for common elementary and secondary schools at over 65 million dollars, with higher education excluded.
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Commissioner of Education
Washington
United Sualtan
FAO
Plans For Reconstructing Chittenden County Jail
County officials review radical changes to the jail plan. The octagonal design would become a square, with two separate cell blocks and automatic locking, a noncombustible interior, a sick ward, and an added sheriff’s office. A Burlington-originated proposal may be considered by the county delegation.
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Chittenden County
Mee
B. T.lolbrink
HL. Allen
Frm
Jude Holbrook
Thesslay
Burlington
Fires Ravage Stores in Waitsfield Area
Block burned destroying J B Norton’s Store and the Post Office with losses around 8000 dollars. Norton’s general store and Z W McAllister’s shop also burned to the ground along with five other buildings in Waitsfield.
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Waitsfield
J.B. Norton
Wiltafield
Norton Book
Norton
McAllister
Michael Murphy Sent From Ames To Rutland Lockup
After a two year pursuit Michael Murphy was sent to Rutland to serve a sentence of not less than one nor more than two months in the house of correction. He faced charges for liquor on hand with intent to sell and had previously paid fines in city court.
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Michael Murphy
Rutland
House of Correction
Murphy
Ruthand
Rutland Thesday
Bayard ‘Taylor
California
Suromer
Bextra
Reestrovelt
Chyster Bay
Phenomenal Apple Crop Shocks Windham County
Windham county reports an extraordinary apple harvest with Brattledore station shipping over 1.00 barrels Monday and season totals dropping from about 10 000 to 1 000 barrels. Prices run around $1.04 per barrel at delivery though barrel shortages push costs 40 cents higher for farmers. Canton New York October 1 dairy market prices linger at TY two tote or rye.
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Windham County
Brattledore Station
Gift of 2500 to Chemistry Department by F J Ayer
Frederick F. Ayer of New York donated 2500 to support the chemistry department library and to provide permanent yearly support. Earlier gifts included a 1000 contribution for journal sets, aided by other donors to the college.
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Department of Chemistry
F. J. Ayer
New York
Frederick F. Ayer
Ayer
Emerson
Lassort
Ariel
Percival and
O'ialloran
Williams
Mind Gere
Mmnersan
Eliss
Il Muller
J. Chites
Burlington
HW. Brownell
Besex
Rtl Davy
Ruthind
Wo Oh Burrige
Leominster
Masa
Paul N. Jarrows
Keyport
Shooting Pheasants Captured at Shelburne Point
Over 400 pheasants were captured Monday at Shelburne Point as the season opened. The event drew local participants including Dor Webb and Mrs Webb, with shooting continuing into the afternoon and more birds claimed by the end of the day.
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Shelburne Point
Shelburne Frerms
Victor
Mra Webb
Duecheon
Othe
Thief Looses Hope as Break-In Yields No Loot
A break-in at a local office exposes a forced entry but no valuables taken. Desks were pried, a large silver cup valued at fifty eight dollars was stolen then recovered, and the thief left empty handed with the money drawer undisturbed.
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GC. Green
AL Foltding
Elie Vias
Jon
Greet
Tisurance Co
Village to city reform discussed at informal meeting
An informal village meeting considered changing government form from village to city. Kilmore T proposed a five member commission with a fill and the revolution passed with little opposition, while keeping town government intact and only affecting the village.
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St. Johnvtiry
Kilmore T
Social habits and decorations for informal gatherings
The article discusses women’s sewing circles and simple entertaining trends, contrasting past lively social fads with today’s emphasis on affordable, cozy hospitality. It describes home tea parties, neighborhood gatherings, and seasonal decorations, plus sample menus and games for Halloween festivities.
Two Barns Destroyed by Lightning in Barton
Two barns were burned after a lightning strike in Barton last night. Poster’s large barn at Barton Landing, with livestock and produce inside, was destroyed, and Arthur’s barn at Cloverdale suffered a similar fate with livestock and crops lost.
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Barton
Poster
Barton Landing
Arthur
Cloverdle
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