Will and library dispute dominates Swansey town meeting
In Swansey New Hampshire a contested will by George W Stratton bequeaths a free library to West Swangey but restricts literary content. Trustees Go Cutler L Lyon Obadiah Sprit and N C Carter face duties to maintain the library, fund repairs, rebinding, and a white marble tablet while honoring the testator’s wish for a limited art display. A separate record notes a state agricultural and Orange Lodge meeting in Claremont and local legal proceedings, with church and mission finances reported for the diocese of New Hampshire and its centennial plans in Portsmouth next year.
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W. Btraston
George W. Stratton
West Bwangey
Patent Office
Swangey
L. Lyon
Obadiah Sprit
N.C. Carter
At Swangey
West Swangey
Bey
Dohem
Bau
Orangte Stabe Chirymen
Claremont
Ofer Rigford
Emon
Perry
Winchester Menttay Ain
Perry Plead
New Lampshire
Wis
Cyndord
NoVerber Sut
Tho Transiiter
Cixe
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Worman’s Auxiliary
Portsmouth
Worth Hinsdale Thanksgiving Week Recap
School resumes after a week off as residents report a foot and a half of snow in Wednesday’s storm. Families travel for Thanksgiving, with Mrs Haywood and children visiting Brattleboro, Julie Streeter’s family in attendance, and many others visiting relatives in Brattleboro and Saratoga. Local residents, including Miss Bessie Barrett, Guy Darling, and Tyler of Sixtops River, spend the holiday with kin while Mr Parker’s family visits Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terryt Crowningshield
Whitemore
Julie Streeter
Fataily
Misi Gilford Hing
Saratoga
Terre Crowsing
Ag Narthanynin
Charles” ‘Tyler
Sixtops River
Mr. Parker
Massiehupetts
West Chesterfield Thankeevines and Family Reunion
West Chesterfield reports a festive gathering for Thanksgiving Eve with Mrs Elvira Day, K Farr, and fourteen relatives enjoying a reunion. A social event titled The Religious Lily of Washington and Prank spurred neighborly attendance and shared meals.
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West Chesterfield
Tople
Washington
Charis
Elvira Dayra
K. Farr
Westmoreland Community Notes Include Sermon and Moves
Westmoreland reports a Sunday sermon by Rev. Mr. Quimby who will preach again December 15. A schoolhouse nears completion. Miss Lois Loach travels to Antrim New Hampshire to visit Mrs. James Ford. William Britton moves into a new home at South Village after tending the ferry for about 45 years with his father.
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Wronini
Quimby
Lois Loach
Antrim
N.hh
James Ford
William Britton
South Village
Bng
Local Items Reach Across Massachusetts and Northfield Mountain
A cluttered notice lists various regional matters from nearby Massachusetts and Northfield Mountain. It notes land sales, mill moves, and local business activity, including a plan to saw timber, stock introductions by the Fish and Game Commission, and ads for patent medicines.
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Northfield
J. W. Burns
Northfield Mountain
Ross
Piper & Sursaparilla
Callaghan
el Grown
Vernon
Minot
Thomas Quinkwn
Massachusetts — Fish and Game Commission
Thanksgiving News From West Northfield and Nearby
Local notes report Mrs. Aldrich caring for her sister in West Northfield while Mr Graves of Chicopie is listed as seriously ill. Thanksgiving visits span Fall River Speingfield Hingham Bridgewater and Riverside with families hosting relatives and children. A miscopied line mentions building work by Vine Street in a manner that bleaches and repaints exteriors.
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West Northfield
William Aldrich
Mr Graves
Chicopie
Henry Clark
Hiv Eon
Fall River
Benjamin Wade
Speingfield
Waite
Warren J. Shine
Barn Smith
Fem Speinefield
Dty
Oler Doolitie
Miss Reed
Luther Offield
George Reed
Clifford Holton
Hingham
Mea
Alfred Lincoln
Mike Morse
Riverside
Mary Ciates
William
East Tuven
Mio Morrill
Charlee Morrill
Mulionke
Westminster
Ro. Caldwell
Bernardston Community Notes and Holiday Events
Bernardston reports warn weather and Thanksgiving gatherings as residents attend lectures by Rev L. Crawford and Dr E Haynes. Town workers, families from Northfield and Greenfield visit, and schools close November 22 for a winter break. Snow sweeps through. locals welcome visitors from Williams College, Harvard, Guilford and beyond.
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Gilwers
Kore
Hagmone
Turners Falls
Northfield
Orang
Greentiel
Handlord Reid
Everett Dickinson
Bernardeton
Hee Slater
Christin Hill Church Repairs and Local News Notes
The Christian Hill church has repaired with a new steel ceiling and papering finished. Local residents, including Rev Salve, Mr Brady, and families such as Jerome Bowen and Miss Martha Sennen, visit relatives for Thanksgiving. A serious injury to F M Thompson during butchering is reported, with other farm and general interest items mentioned.
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Christin Hill
DeWitt
Salve
Dides
Brady
Paszearyes
Itil Ile
Gryenfield
Cieens Dragoes
F. M. Thompson
Jerome B
Fred Bowen
Shelburne Falls
J. Ki. Howen
Martha Sennen
Charlenwet
Pend
A. Dannell
Henry Steteon
North Heath
Maria Jeffords
Thompane
Cure Croup With Green's Cough Remedy Ad
An old advertisement touts Green's Cough Remedy as the best cure for croup, urging parents to keep a bottle ready for immediate use. The piece also parodies political rhetoric about the Philippines and criticizes contemporary nutrition claims while promoting Green's products at Brooks House Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. Caray
Atwanial
Duvtress
N.Y
Chamberlain
Hendy
Tani
Brooks House Pharmacy
Fashion and gemstone almanac from early aphorisms
An old aphorism notes, To learn the worth of a man, do business with him. It discusses wearing a lucky stone as an amulet with a gold chain and lists various birthstones by month such as garnet, amethyst, emerald, ruby, opal, topaz, and sapphire.
Democratic caucus debate signals tariff and silver split
In Washington on Saturday the caucus featured Mr Moflelian of New York proposing a resolution favoring reduced duties on imports competing with trusts, Cuba policy, and opposition to shige salting. The session included talk of Kansas City platform threat and free silver support, with James D. Richardson widely talked of for speaker.
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Washington
Moflelian
New York
Cuba
Kansas City
McClellan
Puggerald
West
James D. Richardon
Nee
A Pretty Girl’s Lake Punt Romance Ends In Pursuit
Miss Rye escapes on a lakeside punt in a comic romance aboard the Swiss Lake. Captain Suttlebury pursues her while Maynard, the rival, ends up entangled in the social tangle as the boat drama unfolds on the lake. The tale weaves flirtation, rivals, and a dramatic rescue during a bright day on the water.
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Bho
Hin
Tury
Ryan
Lee Migti
Misian Rye
Suttlebury
Miss Rye
Wileworth
Sue
Rye
Ian
Aed
Herwell
Famle
Devel
Brauid
Duan
Capsaln Sattlebury
Dick Maynard
Ayer's Cherry Pectoral Cited For Curing Daughters Asthma
Emma Jane Entsminger of Langsville Ohio recounts her daughter's severe asthma. After trying many remedies, she used three bottles of Ayer's Cherry Pectoral and claims the condition was cured. The testimonial appears from Lowell Massachusetts in a historical ad-like snippet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Emma Jane Entsminger
Langsville
Averoo
Lowell
Maun
Mrs H F Roberts Praises Lydia Pinkham’s Compound
A testimonial letter describes Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as effective for women’s ailments. Mrs H F Roberts from Kansas City Kansas endorses the product, stating it eased illnesses and provided relief from fatigue. The letter invites readers to write for personal advice and lists Lynn, Massachusetts, as the contact address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ke Ronikis
WOC Uity
Fife
Pinksham
Kanneyy
Mrahem
Lynn, Mass
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Westmoreland
Oathfield
Dean
Jenkine
Donkins
Oklahon Rilory
Guthrig
He Prisunitn
Broyles Howe Phar
Jonquin Miller
Bernardston
Comieutieut
Loey Mune Lantis
Chin Ler Munn
Charles Gan
Mt Hermon
Piveral
Hay
Grodntale
Leyden
C.fleveranen
Ue Sane
Walter Buddington
Williams College
Leonard
Hima Leon Severince
Ansonia, Conn
Mildred Severance
Greenfield
Edith Severance Gallup
Guilford, WI
Charles Davenport
Harvard Law School
Lettle Severance
Waltham, Masa
Gertrude Mowry
Whately
Dameutita
Wood
Norway
Rowman
Belvenue
Broadway
Davitt Kennels
Ernestan
Willy Tiny
Alex Gartindt
Mee
Cranis
Ated
Aed Rite
Prisey
Pisatly
Gartindet
Arid
Grant
Des
Philippines
Providence
New York Chamber of Commerce
Mangreentmien
Rele Jon
Avi Pawekurs
Chicago
Green
al Greene
Hiteen
Spoon
Battlebury
Tring
Suttle Jury
Maynard
Joan
Gap
Atay
Ani
Sunbury
Fuerdorizie
Tian
Captain Suttle Fury
Capitan
Lord Wattle
Wii
Jordian
Mayniard
Herning
Maysard
Hamel
Sony
Saetlebury
Caprair
Mra
Myles
Waily
H. F. Roberts
Lyers
Pinkham Chance
Ma. Pinkham
Evereme
Lyi Winkham
Erent
The
United State
Szourp
Vermont
Vermont's Fair Women
Vermonters Abroad
Current Events Educational Department
Woman's Club Page
PumLieHen
Charles S. Forbes
Pusiiswer
ST. Albans, VT
Charles S. Forbes, Epior and
Pustisuen
St.albans
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