Wedding anniversaries and town news from Townshend era
Mr and Mrs Charley Austin observed their twenty fifth silver wedding anniversary at Harmonyville while Mr and Mrs Bela Brigham celebrated a golden anniversary. Townshend and neighboring residents gathered for multiple social events, with detailed notes on family ties, gifts, and village celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Austin
Bela Brigham
Townshend
Mea
Charlies Austin
Harmonywilie
Charles Austin
Angie Ky Mores
Nev
Mr Porter
Nave
Kira
Mire
Lemuel van Sehalek
Hoagie Pally
Bellows Falls
Ling
Mra
Albert Austin
Etroklian
Irving Grout
Kant Arlington
Mere
Austin
Sarah Ard
Worcester
Mass
Zina Cobb
Minnetta
Anetin
Haynes Sanders
Joan Hotter
Harwonyville
Help Brigham
Melntyre
al File ‘Taft
Nenry Miles
Daniel Meintyre
Brighams
Brigham
John H. Brigham
Rhenertz Brigham
Deacon Pollett
Mr. Brigham
Mary
Harvey Holbrook
Townehend
Saxtons River
William Warner
John
Duluth
Bragie
Bertha
Mandie
Thanksgiving Visits and Health Notes Across Town
This week brings health updates and social visits. F D Skiff improves, Mrs Myron Evans returns from Northfield Mais, Miss Kate Hartnett visits Mire, KB Roswell travels, Mrs M Huniley and Florence return from Brattleboro, Minnu Stockwell guests of William Aiken, Alonzo Norerous entertains family, Sam Prouty and Bert Baldwin host Thanksgiving guests, Mary Manning recovers from throat operation by Dr Lynch, Grace Burnett and brother host a whist party, Mrs J A Swarthout wraps up business and plans to move to Schenectady NY for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. D. Skiff
Myron Evans
Northfield
Mais
Kate Hartnett
Mire
Roswell
M. Huniley
Florence
Brattlehore
Mins
Minniu Stockwell
Brattleboro
William Aiken
Alonzo Norerous
Sam Prouty
Palmer
Mass
Bert Baldwin
Mary Manning
Lynch
Grace Burnett
J. A. Swart Haw
Schenectady
N. Y
Hanover visitor and local social updates in Jamaica profile
Mrs John Carrin of Hanover New Hampshire visits her parents Mr and Mrs Walon Cheney. Several people attended the play at South Londonderry last Friday evening and reported a pleasant time. R Q Robinson and family returned to South Hill after visiting Mr and Mrs J Robinkon. Mr and Mrs E Carver have gone to South Londonderry for a visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. John Carrin
Hanover, N. H
Mr. and
Mr. Walon Cheney
Bouth Londonderry
R. Q. Robinson
South Hill
Newsfane notices and community updates from Montpelier and Springhold
Newsfane reports Mr and Mrs Benson returning from Montpelier with Willie Johnson visiting Springhold and securing work there. Horteriee Bwiteer of West Townshend hosted a Sunday visit. Chare Corti from Tonto left for Lomdanderry. Mrs G W Lawrence to join her sister. Christian Endeavor plans a food sale and lecture on Swedish manners December 7. School openings next month feature Mrs A H Parnuin and Miss A W Wheelve among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Benson
Montpelier
Willie Johnson
Springhold
Mira
Jorge Corti
Tonto
Lomdanderry
G. W. Lawrence
Rhote Island
Mire
Charles A Melland
Eveiety
Mia. Moore
Minday
Deva
Pred Tuiberts
Hrattie
A. H. Parnuin
Mine A. W. Wheelve
Jumalin
Local Notes From A Turbulent Thanksgiving Week
Hospital treatment for Hugh McQuire. Fred Daniele buys FP L Pierce cottage hater. A game of 14 mrp sets telephone green this overk. Miss Lode Fellows visits Ath con with Mrs Efateie Sianith and Mr Jerman Howe family. Mr and Mrs Mo W Lawrence spend Thanksgiving with daughter at Bullows Falla. Edson finisher big sawing on W D Marks lot and moves his ail co Buck ney s lot. Mrs W M Howtelle and Arthur and Dorothy go to New York for Thanksgiving. Morited scholars in diteriet No 1 include Emc Landrese Albert Blodgett Albert Gandfiur Leon Fellows Ella Derry Mabel Hastings Lydia Pellowe Reg Marsh absent days. Mr Smith to teach winter term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh McQuire
Fred Daniele
L. Pierce
Athcon
Efateie Sianith
Mev
Jerman Howe
HF. Land Fear
Mo W. Lawrence
Bullows Falla
Edson
W. D. Mark
Buckney
W. M. Howtelle
Sam Arthur
Dowghter
Dorothy
New York
Thamkagiving
Wiek
Weletiwnnn
Emc Landrese
Albert Blodgett
Marke
Albert Gandfiur
Leon Fellows
Ella Derry
Mabel Hastings
Lydia Pellowe
Reg Marsh
Mise
Susie Hanrahan
Went Swanzey
Michael Hanrahan
John Conway
Winchester
William Lynch
Vdawerd Williams
Whately
Masale
Pred Willams
W. L. Brookshaw
Winchester Star
Mise Eloixe White
Mt. Holyoke College
Thureday
Ida Birkenghaw
Ashuelot
Samuel O'Neill
Cwhal Street
McPield
Hoston
Springfield
Bertha Howe
Hoor
Claremont
Ruth KE
Raree
New Haven
Conn
Rogie Holland
Williston Academy
Easthampton
Mans
Frink Christian
Pitte Held
Maat
Mra. Christian
Nellie Warden
Scranton
Penn
J. A. Pooley
Hinedale
John Crabole
Mrs. Stone
Spring Street
Edward Stebbins
Church Atrout
Local town notes on repairs and seasonal change
Charles Willis plans building improvements while Fred Ober handles carpet work. Mre. Wallace Gennis and baby visit Sprritefield Massachusetts to await winter. Mr Menile works on a Brookline logging job. No sawyer delays Melendy mill. choppers and many rope workers idle awaiting saws. A recent storm left 15 inches to three feet of snow, aiding sleighing before warm rains reduce snow and worsen travel. Wild geese head south as weather shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Willis
Fred Ober
Mitchell
Wallace Gennis
Baby
Mase
Mr. Menile
Brookline
Melendy
Local Notes From Florence Area Before Thanksgiving
Florence Robbing picked a dandelion blossom last week. Memory Axtel lost a horse. Mrs Menth Kingsbury visiting Guild NH. I J Cobb went to Brattleboro to market poultry. Mr and Mrs Ona Lyman and Kenneth visited W R Lyman for Thanksgiving. Pearl Williams helping Arthur Williams repair A A Kingelury mill. I E Eddy of Brattleboro joined wife and daughter at E A Eddy’s for Thanksgiving. Mrs Effie Bolter and Eldorus Wilder wed Nov 22 and will reside with Merritt W Kingsbury. Alma Liaseltine visited sister Mrs Frank Pier. Walter Hageltine of Andover visited the Piers. District No 2 school closed Friday. Luke M Wilkins returned home. District No 5 school closed the 23rd with Miss Holgreen teaching. Mrs Holgreen to stay at L E Read’s home until after Thanksgiving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Robbing
Mmory Axtel
Pearl Williams
Manehwater
Arthur Willams
A. A. Kingelury
I. E. Eddy
Brattleboro
E. A. Eddy
Mra
Effie Boleter
Eldorus Wilder
Will
Merritt W. Kingsbury
Alma Liaseltine
Frank Pier
Walter Hageltine
Andover
Luke M. Wilkins
North Londonderry
Miss Holgreen
Holgreen
L. E. Read
Thanksgiving and family news from Townshend and nearby
A. A. Goodell traveled to Maine for a business trip. Walter Harris of Townshend joined his family here. George Corbett of Staten Island joined the family. A Thanksgiving gathering occurred at Ashel Upham's. Mr and Mrs J. X. Shaw hosted relatives in Townshend. Mrs. M. M. Barber plans winters in Thompsonburg with daughter Mrs. Lillie. Bible day exercises were held at the Baptist church with the crowd finding the program fitting. A donation to the pastor and wife was given last Friday evening. Cake and coffee followed, and attendees called it a very pleasant time.
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Thor
Legat
Damatic Club
Kov
Dresster
Maptial
Croder
Me Wolcott
Wolcott
Gigard
Maclhowell
Hohn
Nownlight Senate
Beethoven
Maclowell
Palme
Northrup
Travcemarech
Chopin
Walter Harris
Townshend
A. A. Harris
George Corbett
Staten Island
N. Y
Ashel Upham's
J. X. Shaw
Mr. Shaw
M. M. Barber Hay
Thompsonbure
Lillie
Deaths and Local Notices From Manchester and Nearby Towns
Obituaries report Jouah Bergeron aged 25 from Mire who died of appendicitis at Sacred Heart Hospital Manchester. Also noted are the death of Mrs. Auguste Bavith, 67, of Winchester, plus multiple local visits, visits by relatives, and community notices of church services, moves, and social events around Keene, Springfield, and Wincheste r.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonah Bergeron
Mire
Metin Hergeron
Sacred Heart Hospital
Manchester
N. 1
Ieee
Canada
Glace
Haile H Pevet
Megides
Prank Tracy
Springfield
Mra
Prack Christian
Edward Bourke
Pittsfield
Mast
Mise Rose Dyegeran
Eugene
Thie Plage
Welnen
Aldreeph
Pre D.C. Bing
Berial
Jane
The New Hampshire Legislature Advances in Political Strife
The piece outlines expected early session dynamics in New Hampshire, noting a Republican majority in the joint senate and house, anticipated leadership, and the looming contest to elect a United States senator to succeed Henry B. Burnham. It highlights figures such as Charles M. Floyd and John Scammon of Exeter, plus the roles of Ellie of Keene and William Q. Ahern in party leadership and the impeachment of party machine influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampshire
Floyd
United States
Senate
House of Peerly
Charles M. Floyd
Aw Haw Horn
Ac Oros
John Scammon
Exeter
Samuel ©. Eastman
Concord
Pearle
Eable
House
Ellie of
Keene
Alout
William 4
William 4. Ahern
United State
Henry Eb, Burnham
Manchester
Burnham
Town Hall Auction and Thanksgiving Foresters Concert
An auction at the town hall on December six offers sale of numerous operas and fancy goods. A chicken pie supper will be served and evening entertainment provided. Court Ashadiot Foresters of America hold their annual Thanksgiving concert and ball on Wednesday evening with a seven plow parade. An excellent concert ran from dusk to late, with ice cream and cake served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee
Dite Ing
Ashadiot
Foresters of America
Local Social Notes Silence Amid Quiet Week
Community events list a dance party and charity supper in a small town. Several residents travel for family matters and social visits while others prepare for upcoming gatherings, meetings, and district assignments at local organizations.
Local notices of moves and family events in Winchester area
Lydia Goreeny te LL Mee and Harriett Mine progress slowly while Fred Gravee moves to B P Batton's farm to work. Byron Davie runs a tech market and plans a Friday cart run. Mr and Mrs Arthur Kempton host open house Sunday at Henry La Point's. Mrs Charles Fletcher, ill for months, now rests hours daily. Fred Kilburn and sisters Annie and Awy attend aunt Augusta Smith's funeral at Winchester on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Goreeny
Harriett
Fred Gravee
B. PL
Batton
Tie
Byron Davie
Arthur Kempton
Henry la Point
Charlies Fletcher
Fred Kilburn
Annie
Awy
Mra Augusta Smith
Winchester
A Narrow Escape From a Russian Wedding Trap
Alexander Stepanovitch awakens with memory gaps after a night at the Moponits. He had proposed to Maria Michallowna and faces a perilous dilemma as the Popoffs push him toward betrothal. He instead pleads for funds from Maria’s father, then misreads a plan to marry, only to learn the engagement is broken by Michael Ivanovitch Popov in a stern letter dated Jin, 1, 1208.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anil
Popoff
Maria Michallowna
Poppffs
Yeas
Dove
Papa
Mamma Popa
Maria
Homer
Tryig
Michael Ivanovitch
Alexander
Mme, Popo
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