Vermonters hear tale of mining, poison, and law
A Vermont miscellany reports a range of local items. A mining survey in the state is noted alongside a fatal ptomaine poisoning in a burro case. A Barre quarry accident leaves a worker dead. Separate stories cover a court suit over a school injury, maple sugar yields, public-spirited grants, and a medical warning about cough cures. The roundup highlights regional incidents, politics, and daily commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americans of
Lake Cham
Plattaburg
Burlington
Mure & Gordon's
Barre
Pavis
Ard
Richard Lilly
Orwell
Vermont
Addison
Davis
Union
Canada
Catrafy
Missisquoi Bay
Swanton
Hin
Pore Son
Cook
Sand
Bullock
Realsboro
Readsboro
Wilmington
Ward Livensdale
Livensdale Tinean
Wrabop
Williamstown
Luther Bailey
Seher
Lewis
Hoy
Bailey
Windsor
Mory
Windsor County Events in Chester and Nearby Towns
A chaotic report describes Windsor County activities in Chester with school openings, factory closures, social gatherings, and railroad repairs. It mentions Polland Manufacturing at Bellows Falls, the International Bank near collapse, and local residents like Ethal Wheeler and Parker Babcock. The piece notes railroad trouble, new construction plans, and a World’s Fair reference along with inventive claims about Egyptian glassmaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Ottising Herrivts
Polland Manufacturing Company
Bellows Falls
Review Club
Walt
Ethal Wheeler
Helloes Falls
Peabody Wits
Ravan
Paihaven
Topetti Herbert
Chanedler
Mise Wilder
Koster
Chandler's
Ainsley
Col Fletcher D Proctor A Life Of Public Service
Col Fletcher D Proctor a Vermont industrialist and politician rose from Amherst College graduate to president of the Vermont Marble Company. He served as secretary to Governor Ormaboy, represented Rutland in the House and Senate, and as speaker led the House in 1900. Proctor also led local rail and trolley interests, supported public works, and stood as a central figure in Rutland society and business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherst College
Vermont Marble Company
Ormaboy
Eponker
D. Provior
Cavendish
Tsu
Keitel
Baily (Dutton) Proctor
Nis Patie
Rutland Military Institute
Apd
Middebury High School
Aamherst College
Ne Hye
Genures
Aod
N Egateat
Mainlanger
Manly Hoon
Las
Milla
Rutland
Delaware
Madson
Proctor
Medator Hs
Hiteets
Ve Marble Company
Mee Proctor
Preeti
Neelothiin
Uve
Prine
Provtor
Mays
Robinson
Emily
Minu
Pracine
Vivil
Ormsden
Progtur
Vetern Can
Rutland Causty
Ile Wie
Quaint
Business Wien
Smith's Green Mountain Renovat or now sold by agent in town
Local notice states the proprietors require customers to request Smith's Green Mountain Renovator from an authorized agent to avoid substitutes. It claims full guarantees, refunds if no benefit, and offers a bottle at no cost if it fails to help. Mallers at MOOKS HOUSE PHARMACY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred BE. Smithy
Vermont Mutual Fire Insurment Company
Christ Ehurch
Montpelier
Thins
Montpely
Orley Granger
Bennington
Dresden
A. P. Stifford
Wallingford
W. Duclueme
Barre
Franklin Savings Bank and Trust Ampass
Supreme Court
J. Cushman
Joseph Meare
Sandgate
Philander
Aujae
Henninet
Moffart
Mears
Burlington
Smith's Green Mountain Renevator
Becaust
Smith’s Green Mountain Renovator
Mooks House
The Great K. A. Train Robbery Chapter X Plot
Richard Gordon struggles to interpret Miss Cullen's signals while a telegram triggers a plan to guard and chase a train. Madge Cullen and Lord Rallos clash over actions as a cavalry escort prepares, and the party coordinates a stakeout at Rock Butte to halt the robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Gordon
Swan
Madge
Postle
Collens
Camp
Fred
Mir
Calon
Albert
Miss
Pearviary of
United States
Koup
Gurap
Gallon
Superintendent
Quilen
Bailes
Miss Cullen
Abe
Col
Meron Ax Thad
Jong A
Lord Ralles
Grampinose
Ertodes
Trimphastiv
Twelfth Cavalry
Singers
Aoh Furks
D. Ouawraan
Gordon
Mr. Calley
Anandamns
Jacy
Avery
Rainiays
Misa Calen
Rock Butte
Mbenks
Ttp
Tienany Gomnos
Cullens
Winslows
Short
Mr. Gap
Meglect Means Danger in Health Warning Across Town
A garbled notice cites health risks from a 'DeWet's Little Barly Misery' cure site in Jane, ME, naming Sneith Hatternut Michey and the Witt's Little Kathy Miser as products not Ettte factory pills. It warns against gripping or causing nausea and mentions Greene's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWet
Barly
Jane
Sneith
Hatternut
Michey
Witt
Kathy Miser
Dever
Blood Wine Promoted as Cure for Consumption In Early Ad Text
An advertisement extols Blood Wine as a universal cure for tuberculosis and lung disease. It claims modern science, sunlight, rest, fresh air, and nourishment aid recovery, with testimonials from Dr. Brainard A. Andrews and a New England practitioner. Sample offered at George E. Greene's drug store, 63 Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
New York
Boston
Sheir
Brainard A. Andrews
Beachmont
Hoston
Mass
New England
Harvard College
George E. Greene
Main Street
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Ters
Iles Matthews
Middlebury
Lis Hed
E. Jeffords
Hamilton
Supreme of
Washington
Goddard
Bellows
Newfane
San Francisco
Milton Kom
Pain Highway
Dawson
Barr
Windsor County
Gayaville Harris
Halluck
Parker Babcock
A. J. Gould
Chamberlain
Mount Munger
International Banat Co
China
Henry Brooks
Newton
Hoan
Gertin
W. Valley RR
West
Wren
Down
Indiana
Tess
Chase
Col. Fletcher D. Proctor
Fermi
Albert Len
Jetvernn
Tially
Brown
Jean
Hill’s
Cores
Noite Or Co Maney
Tatileta
Cruite
Paul Leicester Ford
Peter Serlings
Bes
Wah Lipphawak Cin
Tone
Et Aia Russell
C. Rear
Jost
Rockhaven
Charles Clark Mann
Terry
LEE & Shepard
Bostor
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