Windham County News From Northfield and Vicinity
Local notes from Northfield and nearby towns recount weddings, visits, and community events. Residents including Lynne, Laura, Sam, and Miss Florine Lyman figure in social notices. lectures, dances, and school updates are reported, along with various family movements and local trades.
Town approves town hall remodel and new east Northfield house
At a special town meeting the town voted 82 to remodel the town hall at a cost of about 20041 and to build a new house at East Northfield at an estimated cost of OO). An appropriation to enforce liquor laws was made. Drs Wood and Newton were named a committee to ensure compliance. The town also told Representative Field it does not want any partnership or expense with the New Asia and the Central Vermont railroad replacing the old bridge joint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Northfield
Ians
Central
Vermont
First strawberries delivered at Hale store in Bernardston
Bernardston news notes the first sea son strawberries sold at T B Hale store last fintar day. Rev Juin Dumont Reed of Greenfield preached at Unitarian church in exchange with the pastor Roy G W Batten and John Atherton at work in the market for H Shaw. Several town figures and activities including church invitations, social circle meetings, and park improvements are described with plans for lawn mowing and flower beds.
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T. B. Hale
Juin Dumont Reed
Greenfield
Unitarian Ohareast
Roy
G. W. Batten
John Atherton
H. Shaw
Gounels Memorial Regational
Panera
Merquesind
Weenoon
G Ofelicle
Mtr
Samuel Allen
Bel- Natt
Mion
Rochester N.Y
George Winen
A. B. Warner
A. Wain
Townsend E H Fosaensten meeting and Arbor Day report
Arbor day was observed last Friday with seminary students cleaning the grounds. Several trees were planted and an evening social with brief exercises and refreshments followed at the seminary. Mrs. Clarence Ford and daughter visiting Mrs. Dale. Miss Daniels returned to Prov. Lor. EA Kenyon began school in Newfane. Tursting meeting held with Mr. Pinaley in charge. Children were very pleased. Towns trimmed with evergreen ath BTA.
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Northfield
Ieede Cawt Hall
Warwick
Tuesay
Samuel Cathourty
Mt. Pete
Nortis Giupit
Edward Newvie
Mt. Terman
Era
Vibe
Moore
Poe
P. A Collins
Collins
Mira Daniel Kelly
Hori
Parma
Mildred A. Brown
East North- Geld
Luch
Atenographics
C. Field
RY Moore
Matte Gillett
Vieltigyriends
Wardsboro
Bigelow
Meneles
Daunter
Mra Dale
Pind Ford
Miss Daniels
Esther McDonald
Kenyon Science
Newfane
Mnk
Lingley
Bouth Newfane
Pinaley
Windham
South Windham
Bellé Rigen
West Windham
Miss Eddy
Naoma Giles
Townshend
Yetoul
Mia
Alice Bi
Marie
Jericho
Hom
Frank Gile
Chaptain
Belle Frederic
Hinsdaly
Wn Min
George Carlton
Wardeboro
Honey Rhoades
Fares Wilson
Bellows Falls
Elva
Hemenway
Grafton
M.A. Ingalls
Orville Ingalla
Frank Robbins
Elva Mack
Gratton
Emery Jones
Brattleboro
Arbor day notes and town chatter across Windham towns
Arbor day was observed by planting trees in Windham communities and cemeteries. Local schools report teachers and students, while residents travel between Windham towns and nearby communities. Various visits, moves, and happenings include carpenters, innkeepers, hotel work, and preparations for regional events and exhibitions.
Fragmentary caption hints at coastal drama
Readable parts show a fragmentary note about snipe hunting or coastal work with names like Tablas Sere Tune Gee and Nacure. Details are unclear but the text references limited actions near the Cold and Begun. The item reads as an OCR fragment with missing context and several garbled proper nouns.
Easter joy brightens home as community notes bloom
Westminister records show Easter happiness at the Home with gifts and ceremonies. Obituaries and funerals mark losses, including Mrs Mary Hobart Ross of Warren Mass and Rev. Mr Knop of Walpole. Local residents from Berlin to Northfield attend services, while school matters and community letters urge cooperation and responsible conduct.
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Westminster
Joseph Wrenn
Hy Rey
Inez
Rey
G. H. DeBevoise
Walpole
Mary A. Faulkner
Warren
Mass
Mra
H. ©. Cady
Keaton
Dana Miller
Chester Apent
James Miller
Metealf
Springfield
George Mets Jenl
P.F. Brunrd
Barnard
Tome
G. H. DeBevotse
Hall of
Grenowille
Hes
Corrie Lyman
Northfield Schoiol
Local Notices Fragment From East Jamaica Region
A fragmented OCR item lists names and places such as Leon Phelps visiting Walpole, Mrs Elec Penor with grandchildren traveling to Londonderry, and Mr Bartleth starting a mill on Monday. Additional lines mention Mr and Mrs Leroy Allen visiting South Windham and other brief person and place references without clear context or dates.
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East Jamaica
Eden
P. Pierce
Jeason
Duke
Hamilton
Exre
Pat
Leon Phelps
Walpole
Elec Penor
Londonderry Thurving
Mrs
Leroy Allen
South Windham Saturstay
Social event and local notices from Townshend townpaper
A social at Mrs Davidson's drew many attendees with a program, ice cream, cake, and collection for temperance work. G W Knapp recovered from pneumonia. Miss Mary Miller and Miss Alberta Drormond visited relatives. Jeane Harvey returned from Montpelier. Hensita Online teaches in Brookline. Marc us Wellman now with his mother in Guilford. Farther notices from Brattleboro and Bernardston.
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Taaohee
Mra Davidson
G. W. Knapp
Mra
G. K. Davia
Hila Brith of
Townshend
W. N
Jane Hawkins
Plainville
Coan
Jeane Harvey
Ben
Montpelier
Mary Miller
Bratth ‘Hora
Alberta Drormond
Bratthora
W. P. Kames
O. H. Farnam
Bernardston
Maas
Hensiita
Brookline
Will Heacock
Marc Cus Wellman
Louis Clapp
Guilford
John Pierce
Fulmar Hawkins
Brattleboro
Jan the Bradley Fact
Village Notes Report of Local Personal and Church Life
Elizabeth Goldthwaite Williams spends week in Felebville. Rev. Donald Flower hosts exchange in Hartland. No service at the Methodist church Sunday in pastor's absence. Sunday school held at a new location. Various local visits, moves, and illnesses noted. Funeral for Mrs. Margaret Hill. ex-Representative F. Montague dies. teachers and school officials discussed. community events and repairs ongoing in Brattleboro area.
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Callen Lameon
Wm. J. Smith
Claremont
N. B. Perry
Hochester
N.Y
Cleveland
Perry
Geo
B. White
Brattleharin
Heecock
Calver Salist
Mra AE. Yean
Avelmek
Jool Brook Grange
Grange Hall
A. H. Hines
Margaret Hill
T. N. Lynne
Preson
A. Hill
Weat Brattlebury
Snd
Bellows Falls
West Hrattleboro
Mra
M_ Uullock
H. E. Thayer
Mice Minnie Thayer
Hinsdale
O A
Wart
Tittle
F. J. Ward
Elaw
Gegaw
Dummerston
Williansville
Marrilla Harvey
Bratttebory
Daugster
F. J. Wellman
Halifax Centre Village School Opens and Local Notices
The Halifax Centre village school began Monday with Miss Bertha Clark as teacher. News notes include the death on April 18 of Francis Montfague of Westhampton, Niles from Boston, Mass. Other items mention Mrs Bertha White of Dedham, Mass returning home after several weeks visit with her sister Mrs Crosier and Mrs Julia Marah of Montague visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Otis Gates who returned home Saturday.
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Henry Miller
Ma Bykes
Oak Ridge Farm
Mias Rosaie
Purple
Gill
Mass
W. A. Miller
Dickinawn
Oil Cuy
Pennsylvania
Mra
Carl T. Reed
Bernardstoo
Mons
Myron Dittonie
West Brattleboro
Fileo Cold
Adin Dutton
Adio Miller
John Sheldon
Greenfield, Mass
G. A. Bheldon
N. Y
Janis A. Reed
Lewis Randall
Willis
David
Reed
Frank
West Dummerston
Hardwick
John Bennett
Shephawk
Mika Kate Hartnett
California
Los Angeles
Passadena
FE. B. Ruswell
Clouse
Putney
Jui Sda
Lula Hall
Guilford
A. B. Bailey
Pearl Baldwin
Ladies Union Society
B.C. Fisher
East Village
H. Misa Flora Bennett
Perhins
Neras
Spra
Masa
Partion
Possenaton
Morris
Springfield
Mr. Williams
Green River Law
Cillon House
G. P. Witter
Boston
Lottie Bingham
Bertha Clark
Nowe
Francis Mont Fague
Westhampton
Niles
Ome
Bertha White
Dedham
Bay
Sevral
Crosier
Julia Marah
Montague
Bey Otis Gates
Saturiy
Rant Dover School News and Local Church Notes
Miss Marion Hie began for school in Brookside Leet Monday. A good many in town are having hard times. The Ten lesson in Min Ten Mundell,N.H. Mise Wiattred eran Na hh Min ROG Hes. W. H. Vile of Tilton,N.H. at the Haptiet elaroh last day and Rev. G. E Webster at thi ME church. Rev. Mr. Webster is te! lywe act here the coming sear.
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Morse
AL Pierce
Lina
Tod
A. Perry
W. Brown
Symah Miss Gow
Northflehd
W. J Davidean
Frank White
Wardsboro
B. L. Glasson
B. L. Gleason
M. White
Dover
Marion Hie
Brookside
W. H. Vile
Tilton
N. H
G. E ‘Webster
Mr. Webster
Death of Capt. W. H. Smith and local notices
News arrives of Capt. William H. Smith's death in Chicago. Born in town on a family farm, he served in Co. F 2nd Vermont Volunteers, rising from sergeant to captain, wounded at Cedar Creek, mustered out 1865. Survived by two brothers, he later practiced law and lived in Chicago. Obituary notes his scholarly interests and Union service. funeral details to be announced.
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Anabi
Peertibck
Windham County
Pomona
Range
Laughton and Miller
Xnapy
Master Gates
Lillie Gates
Indy
HHS
Kesola Js
Delia A
Slater Delia A
Henly Kuken
Frank Smith
W. H Warren
F. ©. Montague
Bonn
Westhampton
Fly
Pemibem
Board of Selectmen
Hampshire
Alice Woodard
William H. Smith
W. I. Smith
Hlg
Chicago
Heke W. Fitch
Ruel
Tucinda Adams Stith
Leland & Grey Seminary
Tawnshead
Vols
United States
Co. Fie
Cedar Creek
Mtive
Judge Stoddard
Townshend
Dearborn Street
Pranka B. Smith
Wilmington
Lewis N.smith
Claremont
Cal
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Woman's Relief Corps
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Hare
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Mownt Plenant Cemetery
Sammie
Reading Room
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E. E. Keight
Karr & McMurry
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Sing
Lucille
Harris
Stowell
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Campbell
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Milas Crawford
J. H. Bennett
Mechanicnville
Mre
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David BE. Eddy
Gertrude Ellis
Brookfield
Jonni Wood
W. ‘J. Huntley
Fred Hann
Maud Miller
Jeanie Crosby
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Will Page
Sharples
Walter Teft
Carl Knight
Worcester Polytecho Institute
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Richardeau
Coshman
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Tin
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Seu
Tolin Shawn Meadow
Elias Jenison
Willy Eggleston
South Corinth
Alva Harriat
David Stiles
A. A. Goodell
Wrk
Charles Boynian
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A. J. Baker
W. W. Cummings
Constance Upham
Chester
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George Carlton Mose
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LS Axtell
Wardshare
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Manchester
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Grighey
la & Arnnld
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Werner Nail
Harlow
Moston
J. L. Ormsby
Mra. Edeon
Charles Moultrop
Orange
Merle Willis
John Martin
A. Z Club
GI To & BR
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West Hratileboro
A. L. Wheeler
Campbell Cate
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Gaten Extebrook
Gardner, Wey
Hte Rill
Wal Clark
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Carrie Dexter
Mra Benoni
Grever
Pneumedia
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Renna Abbott
Winhall
Hap
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Bondetile
Brutler
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Moat
Menved
Lyle Pieren
Mise Mary Pierce
Athens
Bemis
West School
Atala
Main Street
Guilford Center
Walifae
Halifax Centre
Snermy Minkey
D. Co
Dearborn St
Cook County Hospital
Brooks House Pharmacy
C. E. Craffam
Prof
Brattleboro, VT
Southern Pacific
Hotel ON Wheels
Pacific Coast Express
New Orleans
New York
E. E. Currier
Washington Street
LHL
Matting
P. A
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Battiry
Prancison
Hauston
Texas
Commissioner Lyman
Wrank B. Munnis
William Titwe
Clyde W. Lyman
Brandan
Mr. Eyman
Warren F. Kyfumn
A. M. Marsh
Lois Whitney
Dr. J. Headlyng
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T McKennele
Methodist
Inet
Green River
R. J. Cutting
Jackoonville
Hey
Wells
Jacksonville
Phoebe Corkins
North Adama
Mildred Corse
Marcia
Butterfield
Halifax
C. H. Waste
EL. Fuller
J. Roberto
A. A. Butterfield
Ozina Kingsley
Frank E. Sprague
Holy Bretson
Kingsley
Ae Deloss Aklyiteelcke
Teem
Lettie Tubmas
Feabe
Tra
Thisowtts
Hel Carey
Herwardetor
Maan
Tencher
Alice
Cormeen
Prentiss
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