Newport Firm Buys Out New England Hardware Trade
The Newport based firm of Trae and Blanchard expands from a small Newport hardware shop to a substantial wholesale operation. The article traces the growth from a modest start to a large 12,000 square foot complex with departments for wholesale, storage, and stock, plus innovations like the Eureka cleaner and Moore’s storm window system. It highlights the partners W. Trae and C. Blanchard, their Newport birthplaces, and the firm’s impact on local commerce and hotel prominence in Newport.
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Tis Street
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Blanchard
Ray Alley
Newport
Moore
I. Moore
Valle
Root & Sone
Root
Mumer Chrasher
Root & Son
Vermont
Uslheset Indue
BH Prue & Co
Newport's Lane & Davis Holds Granite and Furnishings Hub
A detailed review outlines Lane and Davis as Newport’s leading granite and furnishings firm since 1881. The building houses a Masonic Hall and A Prouty showroom, with Anne & Davis occupying a rear store and rail-line backing extending to the Express Standard building. The firm dominates local granite trade with Newport Dark and Khony varieties, offering monument, cemetery, and building work supported by a large quarrying operation and a 50-man crew plus a 100 by 24 foot finishing plant. The extensive stock spans upholstery, crockery, and household goods, plus a substantial clothing department, reflecting a full-service department store model tied to strong regional demand.
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Lane &Avis
A. Prouty
Anne & Davis
Davis
West Derby Vermont Gains Notable Granite Firm and Growth
The Newport area reports a featured account of the new firm in West Derby, the Moir Granite Co. Its founders, including Mr. Lane and Mr. Lane, plan quarries at New Newport and Derby, with extensive display yards and a stake in regional trade. The article also highlights Root & Son in Newport, a long‑standing merchant, plus Welkin enterprises, water works, and local industry growth transforming West Derby from a sleepy hollow to a developing resort with hotels, manufacturing shops, and multiple stores.
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Newport
Derby
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Newcomb
Raymond
Vilingce
DAVIS
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Tshand Bond
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Stewart Boise
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Guphai
Maciivil
Becin
Men Bonee
Howard Bans
Winder
Manchester
N. Ff
St. Alluns
Virginia
Art
Muodern
Newport House
Tay State
Vermont
Newrort Hniltite
Ube Tet
Las Joon
Cote
Huminens
Sat Sas
Gilli
Ginal
Afi
Bote Plain
Heady
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Item
Sheriva & Brady
Mro
Pete
Ani
Miller & House
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Watinetilows
Lint
Leesa Alvin
Stevens Ie
Stanstead
Prouty
Toadlig Sui
Lofilen
Moir
Viti
Saco
Detralt
Mieke
Davie
Netely
Hleepy
West Derby
Memphremagog
Fiet
Mons
Burton
Holllow
Ball
Fuet
Pender's Cove
Norway
America
Weat Derby
O. Ey Grawly
Balliop
Foundey Ik
Comnection
Grundy
United States
North Mail
Wheatley & Bates
Sher
England
W. Darling
New Britain
Conn
Wirth
Canada
Darling
Carr
Livia
West
Spiulding & Shepley
Tthe State Agislature
Batesville Village and Local Press Heritage Mention
Batesville described as a small port like settlement near Newport with ornate houses and a prominent Bates family. The piece notes Bates’ ownership of a large, three story structure with water and sewerage, plus two stores. It recalls the Standard and Express & Standard newspapers of Newport, their founders, consolidation, editors, and local influence, including figures like Theophilus Grout and Stanton E. Hitchcock. It mentions editor Davenport and the paper’s role in local politics and culture.
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Batesville
Newport
Tates Ih
Bates
Disney
Standard
Trasburg
A. A. Earl
Barton
W. Wall J. Grout
Earl
Theophilus Grout
Express & Standard
Tol Ea Brkelet
Grout Bone
Orleans Jcounts
Orleans County
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Tuyn
Stanton E
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Local Windsor County Notes From Woodstock and Surrounds
Windsor county court proceedings reveal charges of attempted murder involving Solomon James and Kile, with Wilbur paying references. Town snippets report John Bradley selling his Woodstock Central home, teachers’ institute planned in Norwich, and residents returning from Boston trips. several moves and visits noted along with a boy ingesting Ludanum but recovering.
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Woorstock
Ina Verlier
Solomon James
Kile
Spi
Uutrden
Wilbur
Wood Dent Forest
Windsor County
Bitelness
Windsor County Court
John Bradley
Woodstock
Proctor
Keene
Teachers’ Institute
Norwich
Nancy Row
Rutland
Mes Mis Drury
Boston
Tee Hannon
Putney
Strike news from Chicago and nationwide unrest
The mass tally of chaotic reports describes Chicago strikes winding down and rail traffic resuming while violence and casualties occur elsewhere. Officials weigh investigations as workers clash with authorities. violence includes a train incident and depot turmoil. Other items mention court actions, accidents, and political hints from various regions.
Disease Cure Claims Spread Fast This Month
Fragmented text discusses a celery compound and a medical claim that sickness is curable, praising rapid spread of the treatment. It references a famous preacher and urges readers to consider the idea, noting the widespread attention and optimistic tone about cures reaching thousands.
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HM Parks
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Elmer White
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Mary Moran
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John Oritway
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