Brattleboro News Briefs Mixed Local Events and Plans
A collection of town notices covers Christmas food drives, church canners, and social events at Brookfield, Baldwinville, and nearby halls. Details include a memorial service in Newfane, a Knights of Columbus delegation heading to Hollows Pilly, and various gatherings, with notable mentions of Mrs. Corn G Leonard’s plant sale and Arthur Benson’s property move.
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Boringtieli
Muse
Hull
Sontabste
Mellawen
Frivude
Halle
Tralley
Brookfield
Manis
Haldwinaville
Hay
Ems
Ovear FP
Benson
Corn G. Leonard
Oak and Chapin
George ¥. Giliaan
George Gz Hellock
St. Charles Causeil
Sevelnek
Athens
Smith
Ian
Powl
Rook Fond
Tate
Morks Brithers’ Mromati
Phighie
Muititercim
Laykky
Yoryas
Nuilione
Cain
Moors Windinon
America
Mierre
H.W Muetory
Harry Dowley
Ashton Taylor
Charles Cobby
B. Ponsley
Fred Whichton
GAL R. Hall
Abbie Winn
Phila Lamson
Georgis Stone
Mily Allen
Helen P Miller
Nellie Brown
Michel Hail
Miiry Allen
Mary Walker
Busan Yourley
Lina Wilkins
Lettie Bixby
Laur Waxhturn
Mary Young
Jelon Wyatt
Mujordenominational
Christian Science
Adventurs
Swedish Congregational
Lutheran
Unitarian
Baptist
Congregational
Iscopal
Methodist
Universalist
Francis Megrath Dies After Illness At 70 In London New Hampshire
Francis Curtis Megrath 70 died of cerebral hemorrhage at his son Dr W A Megrath's home in London New Hampshire on Monday December 3 after an illness of 45 years. He was born August 22 183 in Felchville the son of Henry and Sophia Davis Megrath. He married Laura Brown in Comberland Rhode Island in May 1897, later living in Felchville and Amherst before moving back to Felchville then to London with his son in later years. He left seven children and joined family for Thanksgiving.
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Francis Curtis Megrath
Francia Megrath
W.A. Megrath
London
N. H
Mr. Megrath
Felchville
Henry and
Sophia
Davis) Megrath
Comber Iand
R. 1
Laura ©. Brown
Amsdon
Megrath
Foldhville
Honor System Adopted by Brattleboro High School
Brattleboro High School establishes an honor system after a $10,000 Austin bequest funds a committee to oversee examinations and recitations. A student committee, chosen by principals and teachers, will ensure honesty. The plan aims to reward top graduates and enforce self supervision starting September. The group includes Kokolt, Gardin Wareh, Murray Prunk, and other seniors.
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Brattleboro High School
Elas
Brattleforo High School
Mvans
Erita
Wluce
William Austine
Wirtninighim
Alu
Austin
Wier Smith
Veront Wheel Club Billiard Week Games Report
Week of play in the Veront Wheel Club tournament features Stolte winning on bandings and handicaps with scores including Stolte 53 Aldrich 7 and Stolte 55 Shumway 64. Other results show Seaverns 82 Ray winning on, Pettew 85 Ulery 0, Fox 25 J Allen 72, Macon 90, and Cowlee winning on handicap amid mixed scores.
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Veront Wheel Club
Phreg
Stolte
Ald Rich
Bandiengs Hay
Seaverns
Ray
Digan
Pettew
Ulery Otykor
Hucon
Tasker
Nondbeay Aldrich
Mien
le Petten
Wao
Pr Tow
Miller
Gol
Bstolia
Whitney
Shumway
Hall
Fox
Cobb
J. Allen
Macon
March
Cowles
Cowlee
The Unwritten Law stage play at the auditorium
A review of The Unwritten Law at the auditorium notes mixed sentiment with moral tension and a favorable ending. Harry Leighton leads an ensemble including Claudia Lucas Mona Featherstone and Elbert Laird Teddy Talloway, delivering polished performances and breezy comedy interludes.
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Gecerea
Harry Laughton
Jas Fins
Paul
Mona Featherstone
Wolfe
Harry Leighton
Barlesgue
Thomas Dorchester
R’s
Claudia Lucas
Mona
Elbert Laird
Teddy Talloway
Alice Williams
Maude Penfield
Vermonter Whig Politics and Webster Legacy Highlighted
A Vermont political letter and reminiscences recount Hon. Hatemon Vout of Wit as a leading figure in the Whig era, discussing conventions, appointments, and the struggle between Webster and Van Buren factions. The piece notes Vermont’s role in national party splits, and references early 1840s political contests and figures, with broader editorial reflections on the era.
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Wittlans I Taster
Whig
Hatemon Vout
iPad
Ihberg
Montmneton
Harrison
Vermont
Langrege
Salderween Ty Mua
Dexter Dorby Lane
Polya
Amily
Joer
Bwanklin
Daniel Webster
Ae Windurttee
Maine
Iice
Turlen
India
Havre Mentaret
Ap Webeler
Webater
Weite
Xarione Suen
Mtr
Waliani Aterk
Necessity of Pure Water Warns on Drinking Vessels
Journal notes from Vermont Experiment Station warn that clear cold water can still harbor bacteria from sewage or contamination. The piece cites tests in California and several states, mentioning bottles, coolers, and common household practices that risk water purity, and urges careful handling of drinking water and equipment.
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United State
Lbenieen
Tate
Teige
Marengo
York
Weila
Hallytine
Thie Department
Julietin
Vermont
Fragmented Harper Weekly tale of awkward meeting and danger
Readable sections show a scene with distressed dialogue and a tense carriage journey. Characters include a wary woman and a deacon, who quietly directs events as fear and threats arise. The piece ends with a cryptic, uneasy resolution aboard the carriage with an uncertain outcome.
Twin State Gas & Electric Co. A Card
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Merry Christmas
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