Newport locals and social notes from town events
Newport locals report mumps among residents Mr and Mrs H G Humphrey and daughter Miss Gertrude Drake and Miss Hattie Davis. Mrs L P Fay ill but improving. Mr and Mrs W J Maguire attend Leon Avery funeral in Hanover N H. St Mark's Woman's Guild meets at Harry Burgess home. Several listed ladies attend dinners and bridge including Mrs Charles A Ramsdell and Mrs S Ramsdell of Boston. Mrs George Hayes travels to bring Thelma home from Brightlock Hospital. Thelma improving. Alfredia Halley out with grippe but better. John Squires sells Bedell property on Union and Leavitt, Leithead to move April 1. Elijah Leavitt returns from Boston. F I Delaney visits on Goss Supply Co. Clarence Doane absent ill from Newport Grocery. Miss Be in Comms ill while visiting Holland. Miss Collins returns home but not back to work yet.
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H. G. Humphrey
Gertrude Drake
Hattie Davis
L. P. Fay
W. J. Maguire
Hanover
N. H
Leon Avery
Charles A. Ramsdell
Sarath Ramsdell
Boston
Hammond
F.C. Pettis
North Troy
H. Flint
Charles M. Bailey
Hattie Mason
Hattie Pearl
Charles Bailey
G. H. Flint
Newport House
C. A. Ramsdell
5. Ramsdell
F. C. Pettis
Fred Hammond
George Hayes
St. Johnsbury
Thelma
Brightlock Hospital
Alfredia Halley
Grippe
Delaney
Goss Supply Co
Clarence Doane
Newport
Miss Be
Comms
Harry Hall
Holland
Miss Collins
F. J. Plint
Reproof of a God Man Remakes Character and Cleanses Soul
A quotation from Williamson notes that divine reproof cleanses a person as earth is washed away. The remark claims reproof not only removes character spots but also polishes the inner self, suggesting moral renewal through discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamson
Mrs. Lottie Colquist Dies in California
Mrs. Lottie Shattuck Colquist, daughter of Orlo B. Shattuck, died in Belch California of pneumonia. Her remains will be brought home for interment in the Shattuck family cemetery. She was 32 years old, married to E G Colquist, and survived by four brothers Milo F Shattuck Clayton F Shattuck J J Shattuck and Roy V Shattuck along with her father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lottie Shattuck Colquist
Orlo B. Shattuck
Colquist
Belch California
Pneumo Noon
Shattuck
Mary
Otto B. Shattuck
E.G. Colquist
South Porcupine and Colbalt
Belding
Cal
Stone and Welster
Boston
Milo F. Shattuck
Lyndonville
Clayton F
Walthars, Mass
J. J
New York City
Roy V. Shattuck
This City
Near Riot in Woodsville Newport Game
Riot broke out in a Woodsville Newport basketball game as Smith of Woodsville slapped the referee, followed by a brawl led by Billy Massa. Hadlock and Kirk were injured, Bigelow struggled, and Woodsville won 49 to 30 after a fast, rough night in which coaches and players scrambled to restore order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Woodsville
Albert Lafond
Lafond
Billy Mossa
Newport
Mossi
Massa
Woodeville
Bigelow
Basil Hadlock
Kirk
Henry
Wondaville
Bill Mossa
Wat
Dilly Mossi
Kennison
A. Mossa
Hadlock
Woodville AL
Sweeney
Kennison Smith
Bigelow Taylor
Hadlock Kirk
Rerg
Mosse Lairty
W. Mossa
Company T
Baskets
Taylor
Bigelow & Hadlock
Mossa
Mrs Akin Hosts Fortnightly Club Anniversary Reception
Mrs J T Akin hosted a Wednesday afternoon reception at her home for the Fortnightly Club's 10th anniversary. In the receiving line were Dolly Madison Mrs Charles Brown and Miss Warren. Songs were performed by Mrs Francis S Tinkham.
Club Birthday Celebration Filled With Song and Tea
An opening program featured an original poem by Mrs Josiah Grout and a club song by Mrs A Allyn Bishop. Mrs Frank R Wright contributed early chronicles of the dish, with Doris and Christine Blanc assisting in serving lunches of rosettes of cream chicken and peas and refreshments. George Washington candles were lit by F H Sherman, Martha Washington cake cut by ID N Dwinell, and Mrs Brown with Miss Warren poured. Twenty seven guests shared a pleasant afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josiah Grout
A. Allyn Bishop
Frank R. Wright
Doris
Christine Blanchard
George Washington
F. H. Sherman
Martha Washington
Rattlesnake Industry Flourishes in Idaho and Pennsylvania
The text highlights Idaho as a leading rattlesnake region with vast ridges and caverns where thousands of rattlesnakes breed. It notes a large snakeskin tannery and a thriving harvest trade, with Pennsylvania also having prolific rattler activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Pennsylvania
Tighe
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Broadway
R. L. Mosher
Central Street
Newport, Vermont
Lee
Burroughs’ Orchestra
International
Photography
Richardson’s
Photo Shop
Carunbins
Liberty
Premier Theatre
Dorothy Gish
WM. Duncan
Charles Ray
Bill Henry
Photo-Craft Shop
Main Street
Everything Photographic
Eastman Kodak Agency
Lottie S. Colquist
California
Till
Postum Cereal Company
Battle Creek
Michigan
Tropics
Swift & Company
U.S.A
Swift
Newport Business Directory
S. W. F. Hamilton Dentist
Campbell X
Lane
Fred E. Beaulieu
Coventry Street
Tel. Con
Vermont
Harry F. Hamilton
Campbell Hospital
Ofice
Gilman's Block
E. H. Howe
Howe & Stowe Real Estate
Root’s
Leo H. McIver
D. C
W. D. Brown
M. D
Main
Newport, Vt
Ronihan Reyes
Newport Vt
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