Public Service Commission Abolishes Crossing Plans In Wells River
The Public Service Commission met in Wells River to hear a complaint by M and W Railroad against Frank F Whitney over fare legality. Whitney settled by paying the amount, case dropped. The commission also heard a petition for exemption on grade crossings with a Bailey crossing to be removed by order, planners proposing a highway overpass and nearby underpass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Service Commission
Bailey Crossing
Wells River
T Ie
Frank F. Whitney
Montpeliet
Whitney
Montpelier
H. C. Shurtleff
Barre
Newbury
Shurtleff
Smith & Smith
Brattleboro Shoemaker Hiram F. Stevenson Dead
The body of Hiram F. Stevenson a Brattleboro shoemaker was found near Wantasiquet Mountain after a long search. Death appears due to heart failure with his left arm around mountain pinks and his cane in the other hand. He was born in 1826 in Swanzey New Hampshire and moved to Brattleboro in 1848 living there since December 12 1878. His widow Etta Edwards Howe survives him. He belonged to the Universalist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brattelboro
Hiram F. Stevenson
Brattleboro
Fred W. Bailey
Eliot Street
Wantasiquet Mountain
Mr. Stevenson
Swanzey
N. H
Enos
Polly
Cross) Steveson
Winchester
Keene
Ainen
Judges Building
Main Street
Etta Edwards Howe
Pratiiehoro
Wuwnniversalist Church
Society of Colonial Wars elects new Vermont members
W. T. Dewey attended Burlington on Tuesday for a council meeting. Elbridge Adsit of Burlington and H. R. Kingsley of Rutland were elected members. A pamphlet listing officers and members, its historical address, and other details will be published. A committee will coordinate with the general society for Champlain tercentenary events, and the society will not participate as escorts in the Vermont old soldiers parade on July 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Dewey
Burlington
the Society of Colonial Wars
Elbridge
Adsit
H. R. Kingsley
Rutland
General Society
Champlain
Vermont
St Michael’s school program delights large St Augustine crowd
A packed St Augustine hall applauded a polished St Michael’s school program Tuesday night. The Sisters reported thorough training as the children gave solos recitals and choruses, with many performers and a bright stage setting. The audience, dressed beautifully, enjoyed songs such as The Bird’s Jubilee and The Forget Me Not, plus duets, piano solos, and a final parting song. Rev. Fr. O Sullivan received flowers and praised the students and Sisters, urging continued effort through the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Michael's School
St. Augustine's Hall
Marguerite Dorle
Bernice Pembroke
Mary Portal
Edward Portal
Helen Crevier
Lillian King
Dorothy Choate
George Jangraw
C. Perrault
Jennie Tomasi
Alfred Oligney
James Menard
Ernest Massaco
Louise Menard
Laura Pereau
Antoinette Oligny
Albert Oligny
May Bennett
Helen McAvoy
Lillian Labucher
Marion Pine
Grace Perkins
Flora Paige
Elsie Forgue
Margaret Jones
Ruth McGovern
Leonore Poulin
Beatrice Fountain
Clara LeMay
Ruth Sweeney
Margaretine Massacc
Aurora Gauvreau
David Burns
Lillian Labuchere
Rose Bud
Florence McGovern
Pauline Ryan
Happy Birds
Jennie Gauvreau
Clare Lynch
J. Tomasal
Fr. O'Sullivan
Montpelier Seminary Trustees Seek 7500 More from City
Dr Bishop says 87500 is in sight from other sources and 5000 more from Montpelier would bring total toward 25000. He notes 20000 remains to reach 56000 offer from Dr Pearsons, urging business leaders to join a bold drive to secure funds and endowment.
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Montpelier Seminary
Montpelier
Bishop
Morine
Dr. Bishop
Pearsons
Clerks Organize and Charter Plans Adopted
At a clerks meeting on Tuesday night twelve clerks signed the charter and officers were elected to pursue the charter. More clerks are expected to sign today. The charter will stay open until June 1 for new members at $1.50. after that the fee rises to at least $2.00.
Another Husband Appears Hyde Park Divorce Report
In Lamoille county court Monday a divorce was granted Mrs. Lillian Wilson from James H. Wilson of Hyde Park for neglect and refusal to support. Yesterday the case State vs Joseph Tatro of Belvidere for furnishing liquor to a minor was begun with Walter Locke of Waterville involved. The jury found a defendant guilty and a divorce was granted Maud Spaulding from Oren Spaulding of Elmore for intolerable harshness. State's Attorney Maurice filed a bill of Information against Joseph Ives of Hyde Park and Mrs William Kelley of New Haven Conn after a marriage in Hyde Park to evade objections. The pair lived on George Ives farm and the bride was found to be married to William Kelley, with abandonment of two children. Absent witnesses from Connecticut are expected Thursday and several criminal cases remain. State vs Arthur Fleur and State vs John Jewett follow.
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Hyde Park
Lamoille
Lillian Wilson
James H. Wilson
State
Joseph Tatro
Belvidere
Walter Locke
Waterville
Maud M. Spaulding
Oren Spaulding
Elmore
Maurice
Joseph Ives
William Kelley
New Haven
Conn
O. M. Boutwell
Connecticut
George Ives
Joseph
Vermont
Ives
Spaulding Prize Speaking at Barre High School
The Barre Opera House hosted Spaulding High School’s annual prize speaking contest. Sophia Campbell won first prize for the ladies with The Little Tin Trumpet, Alice Stebbins took second with Ole Mistis, Chester Sargent earned the gentlemen’s first prize for Daniel O Connor, Archie Watt placed second with The Blue and the Grass. Ten contestants total, five girls and five boys, plus Lyle Perry of the Whittler orchestra on cello. Judges were F. A. Howland, B. L. Bailey, and C. A. Webb of Montpelier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spaulding High School
Sophia BE. Campbell
Alice A. Stebbins
Ole Mistis
Chester H. Sargent
Daniel O'Connel
Archie H. Watt
Lodge
Lyle Perry
Whittler Orchestra
F. A. Howland
B. £. Bailey
C. A. Webb
Montpelier
Georgia Delays in Paying Permanent School Fund Principal
Georgia is the last town to pay the principal of the permanent school fund. Six towns failed this year, two paid part. The June 30 1908 statement shows $493,218.32 due from towns and $669.00 original fund. Total paid this year $36,046.93, raising due total to $397,171.93. Georgia contributed $2,492,293. Weybridge Hyde Park Rutland City Cavendish and Chester paid in full. Holland settled balance. Roxbury paid part.
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Georgia
Weybridge
Hyde Park
Rutland City
Cavendish
Chester
Holland
Roxbury
Montpelier Military Band Dances Draw Big Armory Crowd
The Montpelier Military band held a lively affair at the armory Tuesday night. The parade through town in striking uniforms led to a packed hall with simple barnyard decorations and farmers as the musical theme. Ira Edson and H. D. Hopkins entertained with red outfits and humor while Mr. Chase from Calais drew crowd requests on violin. Dancing and music continued past 11:30 with strong turnout and merry mood.
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Montpelier
Armory
Ira Edson
HH. D. Hopkins
Mr. Hopkins
Mr. Chase
Calais
Band Boys
Molly's Falls Tel Co Elects Smith President in Marshfield
In Marshfield on June 5 the Molly's Falls Telephone Company elected O H Smith president and FF L Walbridge vice president at its annual stockholders meeting. Directors include Buckley Taylor Walbridge Shaw with Morse Mears. officers also named. The cooperative line extends across rural areas linking Orange County and nearby providers. In the prior year the company cut debt by 526 while resources exceeded liabilities by 485. Fifty seven new instruments raised total connections to 492. stockholders number 221 with 405 shares outstanding. A $4 per share annual assessment, plus a prior $1 per share special tax, is expected to cover expenses and remaining debt.
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FF. LL. Walbridge
A. T. Davis
M. E. Beckler
Secreratura
Orange County Telephone Co
Citizens and McGuire Hines
South Woodbury Community Notes Attendances and Visits
Mrs Edward Nye remains seriously ill though slightly improved. Dudley Sabin travels with Laura Sabin to Manchester to visit their son. C F Ferguson plans address in Woodbury next Sunday with talks at East Calais and Woodbury Center. Annual church meeting set for Tuesday Jan 15. Rich Waite graduates from Goddard Seminary this week. Sarah Bradish visiting Laura Sabin. Funeral of Mrs O A Wilber held at home last Wednesday. Out of town attendees include Li S Collins and Mrs E R Collins of Greensboro, Mr and Mrs Hoyt of Cabot, Gilbert Dwinell of Marshfield, Arthur George of Calais.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudley Sabin
Laura Sabin
Manchester
N. Fr
C. F. Ferguson
East Calais
Woodbury Center
Rich Waite
Goddard Seminary
Sarah Bradish
O. A. Wilber
Bwet
Diciating
Ryegate notables and town updates this week
RYEGATE notes list visits by Jefferson Hall of Topsham with Bert Hall family, Rev. J A McKirkham resuming duties, and locals like W J Whitehill and D Buchanan. Wilber Symes, Cornell graduate, may return home soon. Hall Bros begin barn work. road crew under Thompson tackles roads near Hast Ryegate.
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J. H
Symes
New York
Wilber
Cornell
Jefferson Hall
Topsham
Bert Hall
J. A. McKirkham
W. J. Whitehill
D. Buchanan
W. H. Sargent
Hall Bros
J. D. McAllister
South Ryegate
Johnsbury Caledonian
Sundserthers
For Sale Lathe and Machinery by J E Gregory Vermont
Inspect 16 inch swing 10 foot bed engine lathe and 7 pairs morae with 2 hp gasoline engine forge emery wheel and related items. Address J E Gregory Williams town Vermont for purchase details.
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H. P
Atc
J. E. Gregory
Williamstown
Vermont
Kimball and Taplin Wed in Barre Ceremony
Charles D. Kimball of West Berlin and Florence D. Taplin of Barre Town wed in Barre by Rev. F. A. Poole. After a brief honeymoon, they will reside in West Berlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles D. Kimball
West Berlin
Florence D. Taplin
Barre Town
F. A. Poole
Barre
Dean’s Regulats Relief for Constipation
A. B. Davis, a Sulphur Springs, Texas grocer, endorses Dean's Regulats for habitual constipation. He states the remedies relieved discomfort and the bowels have remained regular since use.
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Dean
A. B. Davis
Grocer
Sulphur Springs
Tex
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Commission
Wantastiquet Mountain
Council of Vermont Society of Colonial Wars
Capital Hardware CO
Montpelier, Vt
M. S
Lamoille County
Arthur Fleur
John Jewett
Montgomery
Spaulding Prize
Sophia Campbell
Charles Sargent
Hhimg
U. S
Rand
Molly's Falls
Tel
D. WH
Smith
Marshfield
South Woodbury
Edward Nye
Ryegate
William J. Symes
A. H. Gibson
J. A. McLain
C. M. Wallace
Thompson
National Life Insurance Company
Mutual
Bim Ie Een Iy
Hiwurenee
Asueta
S. S. Ballard
Lontpel
Vici
BOOTS
Shipman's
OLD Reliable Shoe Store
Main ST
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