Clement and local option stir Rutland politics
The piece discusses Percy Clement's gubernatorial candidacy on a local option platform, contrasting him with McCullough and Fletcher Proctor. It argues measures should be judged by principles of free government, not by personal rivalries or party manipulation, and notes Windham County's divided stance as not solidly for any candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clement
Percy W. Clement
Rutlind
Hele
Burlington News
Preteher Proctar
Proctor
Clement Elis
Rutland Herald
Praetor
McCullough
Fletcher Proctor
Percy Clement
Davenport
Vermont News and Political Aftermath 1902
The Reformer asserts nonpartisan coverage while noting 22 papers back McCullough and Proctor in Vermont races. A Pratt letter urges Vermonters to back the battleship Vermont. The Bennington Banner aligns with McCullough supporters. Democrats weigh caucus loyalties as the 1902 scramble intensifies, with Clement still in the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proctor
McCullough
Pettingill
Bennington
Reformer
Tts
Democratic Opportunity in Vermont Needs a Political Revolt
The piece argues that Vermont’s political drift under Republican rule has drained capital, hurt industry, and wasted public funds. It urges the Democratic Party to seize a rare chance to challenge one sided politics, mobilize in towns and schools, and push for reform on prohibition laws and representation. It cites Seward’s warnings and cites Clement’s influence as momentum for a statewide push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth
Vermont
Beaith
Sewaril
Democratic Party
Vermout
Woodbury
Republican Party
Davenport
Apparition of Grout Haunts Vermont Gubernatorial Toasts
In a Montpelier Journal note the Vermont public hears a ghostly Grout urging Governor Stewart’s support for Jehan McCullaugh in the 18th century era race. The piece riffs on past governance, expat figures, and political intrigue with regional quips and wartime recollections.
Letter to Vermonters urging Vermont name for battleship Vermont
A Vermont letter writer urges readers to pressure Congress and the Navy to name a new battleship Vermont. He notes the old ship at Brooklyn yard could be junked and argues Vermonters nationwide should write to lawmakers and Charles H. Darling to press for the naming. He also suggests promoting Capt. Charles E. Clark to rear admiral and making the Vermont his flagship.
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9. A. Pratt
Brooklyn
Reformer
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Vermont
United States
Congress
Washington
Charles H. Darling
Roosevelt
Shaw
Navy
Darling
Bor
Charles E. Clark
Kids and tears in grief as seen in The House with the Green Shutters
The passage notes that children feel sympathy for those who cry yet are inwardly happy, finding tears distressing and wishing them to stop. It suggests children lack the capacity to understand inward pain, preferring a world where outward signs of sorrow disappear.
President's return amid continuous ovation with Charleston to Washington
This summary notes the morning report of the president’s journey from Charleston to Washington met with a continuous ovation. It also lists a string of disparate local notices: Elizabeth Whittier Pickard, daughter of John Gh. Whittier, tied to Robbinsbury’s poet’s household. a Tunbridge barn fire destroyed the Diamond farmstead with little salvage. Judge John A. Chandler, veteran railroad official, died of heart failure at 71. a Vergennes boy, Fred Austin, arrested for tampering with U.S. mail. Rev. Dr. Moratio Stebbins retired as emeritus of San Francisco’s First Unitarian Church. King Leopold of Belgium mobbed by socialists on arrival in Brussels. the will contest of Mrs. Alma Davenport of Leyden proceeding to Greenfield Supreme Court. several named executors and contestants with a contested estate around 36000.
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Charleston Exposition
Washington
Elizabeth Whittier Pickard
John Gh. Whittier
Heston
Rvbesbury
Dines
Judes John A. Chandler
Chicawo, Milwaukee and
United States
Moratio Stebbins
Pacific Coast
First Unitarian Church of
San Francisco
King
Cambridge
Nee
Leopold
Belgium
Brussels
Miarritz
The
Republic
Alma Davenport
Leyden
Supreme Court
Greenfield
Alain Davenport
Mae
Watson Davenport
Pranle Carpenter
New York
Eli Frary
Halifax
Morris Frary
Arthur D. Johnson
Petersham
Mary K. Carpenter
Rowe
CG. Tl Bravo
Chathlemont
Adeliza Hicks
Willimantic
Lucey A. Evans
Roscoe EK. Johnson
Southington
Conn
William A. Carpenter
Vermont Gubernatorial Talk and Dark Horse Bets
Local papers discuss potential nominees and political maneuvering for Vermont governor. Mentions General Grout Webb Proctor and Percival Clement as possible candidates on a mixed party platform. Debates third candidate, with Proctor likely to withdraw before the convention. Randolph Herald and News editorial copies circulate in reporting towns.
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Grout
Webb
Proctor
Senate
Lendeenville Journal
Bristol Herald
Percival W. Clement
Randolph Herald
News
Vermont
F. W. McGettrick
St. Albans
Harris
Bennington
Randolph Mherald
New Waying
Mletcher Proctor
Jericho
Gazento
Te Randolph Herald
Tardwick Gazette
Vermont Governor Stickney Vindicated by High Court
The piece notes criticism of Gov. Stickney over prohibition and beard color, but cites his 1900 veto of a bill on Central Vermont Railroad debt as unconstitutional per Chief Justice Holmes. It also mentions Hazelton's Vermont Supreme Court appointment and a Washington report that Frances Hodgson Burnett may seek divorce from Stephen Townsend, with a brief background.
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Stickney
Central Vermont Railroad
Holmes
Supreme Court of Massachusetts
Seneca Hazelton
Burlington
Supreme Court
Democratic Party of
Vermont
West Brattleboro Social News and Local Notices
Local notes from West Brattleboro cover dances at Stockyard store and Hotel Melrose, church services, and community events. residents welcome visitors from Shelburne, Montpelier, and Vernon as workers change jobs and summer plans unfold. A May schedule includes auctions, church activities, and maintenance at Brookside park while water power disruptions impact the Centreville power house. Local obituaries report the death of Olive Mather and funeral details. community organizations discuss children’s work and fire company improvements.
Rockingham Grand List Shrinks by One Hundred Thousand
Windham County events note a $100,000 drop in Rockingham town grand list. Over past years Mrs Hetty Cheen paid taxes on $1.11 million locally but this year will be taxed on $1.0 million, reflecting a reduced assessed real estate valuation in Rockingham.
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Hetty Cheen
Rockingham
Rockingham Town
Bellows Falls Board of Trade Holds Second Banquet
The second banquet of Bellows Falls organized board of trade was at the Hotel Windham on Tuesday evening. About 20 members attended with J. C. Day as president and H. D. Ryder as toastmaster. Speeches by Percival W. Clement, Dr T J O Connor, and Deacon Wooswood praised local business, urged hospital needs, and Vermont’s inviting climate, history, and people. Committees reported on various items.
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Board of Trade of
Bellows Falls
Windham
J. C. Day
Board of Trade
DD. Ryder
Percival W. Clement
Rutland
T. J of Connor
Deacon
Wooswood
Bellowsalls
Clement
de. O'Connor
Bellows
Tle
Deacon C. W. Osgood
Vermont
Death of Dwin R Robertson in Boston Hotel Bartol
Dwin R Robertson died after a week long illness at the Hotel Bartol in Boston at age 70. He was a brother of George Robertson of Hinsdale and uncle to the four Robertson brothers of that village. also a brother of John Robertson of Bellows Falls and the last of three brothers in power manufacturing. He had long been in the cotton business with interests in paper and maintained offices in Boston. Survived by wife Minnie Hawker Brown and one son WH Robertson and daughter Mrs Minnie Langley of Putney, plus an adopted daughter Mary Guernon. Funeral held here Monday afternoon.
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Dwin R. Robertson
Robertson
Boston
Minnie Hawker Brown
Henry Hooker
Hinsdale
WH. A. Robertson
Minnie Langley
Putney
Mary Guernon
Mrs Augusta E Hinckley Dies in Portland Hospital
Jamaica notice reports the death of Mrs Augusta E Hinckley in a Portland Missouri hospital on Sunday March 20 after an operation. Born April 8, 1861 she lived in this town and Rockingham. She married C W Hinckley December 11, 1889. She is survived by her son mother brother and sisters.
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Augusta E. Hinckley
C. W. Hinckley
Portland
Hinckley
Rockingham
Hinckay
Grange sewing society plans meeting next Wednesday
Women of the Grange Sewing Society will hold a regular meeting next Wednesday afternoon with supper at G and bands invited. Those wishing to attend the Winchester Grange meeting April 28 should sign with Mrs. Hamilton, Mr. Roel, or Bert Sargent. A 4:86 steam trip and a special will return participants after the meeting to avoid the bridge. Protective Grange met Wednesday evening with a strong literary program led by officers and Miss Edith Sanders. John Gale spoke and shared a story, the Gleaner editors read about育 hood and womanhood, FE Gibson discussed the Chinese exclusion act, and KE Goodenough closed with a song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grange Sewing Society
Grange
Winchester Grange
Protective Grange
Indy
Edith Sanders
Gale
Sluiceway Construction Near Watering Trough
West Dummerston plans a large sluiceway near the village watering trough at the south end with an estimated town cost of 100.
Millinery Line Promised by Mrs Stafford at Prouty’s
East Dover reports Mrs CL L Stafford and Mrs C0 will be at Prouty’s with a full millinery line on April 21, 28, and 23. The event will feature hats for ladies, children, and baby bonnets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CL L Stafford
Prouty
Commissioners Notice Estate of Frederick W Gray
The commissioners of the probate court for Marlboro District will meet at the Vermant Saving Bank on May 16 and September 1 to receive and examine claims against the estate of Frederick W Gray deceased. Creditors must present their claims by six months from April 14 to be examined and allowed at Brattleboro.
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Frederick Wy Gray
Mader
Hin
Gmure
Marl
Frederik Wi Gray
Vermant Savin
Brattlehare
The Stimulus of Pure Biod on Health Tonic
An 19th century style health testimonial claims a tonic called hogay sarsaparilla purifies blood and cures biliousness constipation rheumatism and nervousness. It recounts W P Keston of Woodstock Alabama feeling better after two bottles and urges acceptance of Hood's as a substitute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Keston
Woodstock
Ala
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Allery & Co., Publishers
Matt Pumpe
Onner Rae Ween
Phlanaalian
Talindham County
Brattleboro, VT
Bratteboro
Windham County
National Life Insurance Company of Monpolier
Joseph A. DeBoer
DeBoer
Mie
Mme
America
W. Clement
Pleteher
Rutland County
William H. Seward
Kopule Lewoisin
ST Rey Pots Ely
Cepa
Zed Stanton
Josiah Grout
Governor Stewart
Jehan Go McCullaugh
Iilitia
General Assembly
Stewart
Montpelier
Ervin A. Pratt
Frances Hodgson Burnett
Stephen Townsend
Burnett
Swan Burnett
Lionel
Lord Fauntieroy
Genggeyivor
Ned
Townsey
Edwargland
Maytham Hall
Kent
York
West Brattleboro
Stockyall
Elotel Melrose
Apelts
Hattie Clark
Shelburne Walls
Maia
Boynton
Prink Moree
Dummerston EY
Arthur Wilson
Street Railway
Julio B. Atkins
New York City
Hotel Melrose
Delia Miller
Mack Miller
Hf. S. Miller
J. la. Stockwell
Vernon
Erastus Tyler
B. Baker
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Stacy
Warriner
A. T. Stowe
Baptist
L. M. Keneston
Christian Endeavor Society of the Baptist Church
Gomie
Centreville
Brookside Park
Olive Mather
Carley P. Whitney
Luther Dustin Place
Cotton
Betsey Carpenter Mather
Dustin Place
Marlboro
C. EF. Bishop
Kuro Hattin Homes
Western Engine Company No. 1
Hase Nen
Walter Underwood
Bert Knight
Charles Stockwell
Pearl Stockwell
Bellows Falls Board of Trade
Jamaica
Langdon Smeconmick
Grange News
West Dummerston
East
Dover
Cofbingham
Harry Webster
OOS Tosers
E. L. Putnam
Hood
Waring
Enrich
Brooks
York State
California
A. F. Roberts & CO
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