Windham County News Roundup and Local Events Far Reach
Windham County notes a field day at Mount Tiree and a nearby church closure. A winter lecture series led by Dr Scofield is announced with officers including E F Ivan and J Lo Hammond. Local residents and visitors move houses, driveways, and shops report activity. a Washington excursion is praised, and community members travel and host events across town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Tiree
Poserthoes
Piper
Doolittle
Pol
Schell Koowa
Main Street
Maple Street
Shehielh
Rew
Fay
Wele Mann
Tae
R. C. Whrdarly
Ward
Dr. Ward
MeArthur Parker
Woreveter
Harry Gates
Wood, Ovens Co. Oringe
Robbins & Eye
Mir. Dunnel
Saunders
Westaway
Washington
Nelson
Hilliard
Mebh KB
Howes
Isa Howe
Leouwhns
Local Residents Chronicle Social Routines and Meetings
Mr and Mrs Flor Park rejoice in possession of first gin ton. Sleeting men plan a meeting and vote registration. Residents attend gatherings at pres supper and Goodale Memorial. The class from Powers Institute reunites with Theodore Cronyn. Local officials and families travel between Springfield, Framingham, Keaton, and Colorado Springs for visits and absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flor. Park
Ing H
Barinday Ierhoom
Rhinette
Goodale
Springfield
Enigr
Powers Institute
Theodore Cronyn
Lawrence
Prisient
Evelyn Hale
Avis Hile
L. B. Moore
Charles Moret Elm Grave
Nachoe Wyatt
W.H. Adams
Spiinefield
Silt
Colorado Springs
H. L. Crowtas
Framingham
Keaton
Sarah Coops Chapman
Greentiel
Ownd
H.T. Lazelle
Albnoy
Tvet
Oie
J. W.tn
Chapin
Local notices include society meetings and real estate auctions
The article lists Miss A Curtin, Mrs Crossman, and Zeno Babbitt among attendees for Methodist and Congregational church events. It notes the Latvest supper at town hall, auctions in Malden and Springfield, and sales of Fuller place and church street properties to new owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Methwt AM Society
Congregational Church
Methodiat Aid Society
Crossman
Zeno Babbitt
Washington, D. Las Tn
Les Converse
Malden
Mass
Robert Ross
Inex
Springfield
Tay
North Village
Fuller Place
N. B. John
Church Street
Mackie
Church Sheet
Elondy Brothers
Moves and misadventures in Brookline community life
Brookline notes report Hastings and family in Ver Eee. Mr White of West Dummerston seeks timber to locate a mill. Mrs Landfear ill. daughter Hattie Landfear arrives to help. Carr relocates. Morse family occupies Barrett house. Carpenter promoted foreman at nearby factory. Edson Dea and Walter Tefts families relocate to Putney for work. A. T. Stebbins of Rochester tours Owls House Brattleboro and hires a wagon of apples for Minnesota. Apples come from grafted trees by early pioneer John Brandenburg. Stebbins is a descendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr White
West Dummerston
HJ. Landfear
Hattie Landfear
Bell
Foonrise Carr
Barrett See
Blanchard House
J. Morse
Carpenter
Westter
Barrett House
Edson de
Walter Tefts
Putney
FL Lrk
A. T. Stebbins
Rochester
Brattleboro
Minnesota
West
John Branden
Mr. Thins
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Union Hall entertains with minstrel drama A Trip to the Circus
Local town notes record a first class entertainment at Union hall Saturday night. The Kenyan led performance drew a goodly attendance and praise for singing and dulcimers. Also mentioned are visits by New Haven guests, relocations, illnesses, and local movements including Dutton moving from Brattleboro and Davis returning from a three month Peruvian business trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gray Hallow
Wiswall
Walter Park
Williamsville
Ladies of the
D. L. Dutton
Hrattleboro
Glark Skinner Place
Wilkins
G. K. Green
Putney
Kendall
Mr. Hardy of
Townshend
Woodlawn
Union Hall
Patrick
R. B. Hawkins
Plainville
Conn
John Barbier
P. R Eanes
G. W. Harris
Brattleboro
W. P. Eames
Kter
P. Broad
Hbenersson Cabin
Kansas
Johnson
M. O. Howe
Cobb Farm
D. FE Tucker
Halifax
Boston
Beulah Rendall Marries G Reed in San Bernardino Cal
Local notes recount a marriage at the bride’s home in San Bernardino California where Miss Beulah Rendall granddaughter of Samuel Morse of South Newfane wed G Reed of Wakefield. Also included are numerous social notices from Weeden's Rockingham orchestra dance to visits by residents in nearby towns and cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Richardson
Newfane Hill
Porter Thayer
School House Hall
Weeden
Rockingham
Beulah Rendall
Samuel Morse
South Newfane
G. Reed
Wakefield
San Bernandino
W. E. Wheeler
New Britain
Conn
Boston
D. D. Dickinson
Wallingford
George Dickinson
Crattleloro
Mise Hortense Switzer
West Townshend
Florence Dickinson
Homer White
Malden
Mass
E. Parks
Mary Richardson
Bellows Falls
A. L. Bolster
Arthur Robybins
Brookline
George Williams
Antrim
N. H
Aaron Blade
Claremont
Geo. B. Williams
Louise
A. M. Merrifield
Minnie Moore
Lyle Goodrich
C. E. Park
Mirs
G. W. Redfield
Manchester
Eugene Johnson
Church Adds By Baptism and Local Happenings
Entries note recent church baptism additions and Miss Ells Davidson finding ripe strawberries and blossoms. The WC T U met at Mrs Ry ders with Merc Lyman in charge. B C Ryder and Rev J Db Kise are in Boston for a few days as Chas Boyd and family move to Mr Atmettengs tenement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ells Davidson
WC. T. U
Wardsboro Notes Highlight Local Visits and Social News
Wardsboro community notes show residents sharing visits and illnesses. Mrs Edith Brigham sold her home farm to Mr Trynsell of West Townsend. Mrs Spencer Robinson traveled to Montpelier for her husband’s illness. The Sunshiners gather after school in the town’s school room on Tuesday. The report lists many residents visiting relatives in Brattleboro Worcester Greenfield Fitchburg and Montpelier along with sick lists and travel notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Z. Club
A. Wheeler
Edith Brigham
Trynsell
Weet Townshend
Spencer Robinson
Montpelier
Sunshiners
George Kidder
Northfield
Mars
W. W. Kidder
Fidella Corbin
Charles Newcomb
Everett
Mass
Ernest Cobb
Jéssie Moore
Frances Cileason
Brattleboro
A. L. Howard
Nettie Bishop
Charles Bliss
Mary Bliss
Charles Briggs
Cireenfield
Troy
Pettee
Hannah Holman
Worcester
Moses Dexter
Trow
Trene Dester
Laura Blanchard
Gary Martin
Proctor
Charles Martin
George Ruby
Mary Underwood
L. G. Eames
Marlboro
Halifax
Fitchburg
Mase
Agae
Althes Terrill
White River Juncion
Hartford
Abbie Kilburn
Bratilohors
West Dover News and Updates on Local Residents
George Adams remains ill on the sick Island for months with no improvement. T F Biggle also stays ill, learning of his brother Augustus Bogle’s death in Schroon Lake and a cousin’s passing. Nevill Rice and wife visit in Wilmington, Mrs. J J Snow reports. Mrs. W H Monn spends time with son Henry Mann in Wilmington. Wause Hallowife and daughter from Brattleboro visit Rufus Stanley. Perry Phavis visits his father near Boston. Mrs Eden Romano travels to Orange Massachusetts to see children then New Windsor Vermont relatives before mourning. Mrs M W Shirrine moves into George Houghton house. Mrs Clara A Cook stays with her mother Betsey Lyman. Mrs Clarissa Fairbanks of Rhin, Mass visits niece Mrs Dudley Burrington last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Biogle
Sveral
Augustus Bogle
Schroon Lake
N.Y
Brattlebury
Rufus Stanley
Betsey Lyman
Clarissa Fairbanks
Il Rhin
Mass
Ben
Dudley Burrington
Apple picking in era of busy farmers and travel notes
Farmers are busy picking apples as harvest details appear. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Turner travel to New York City for Mrs. Turner’s hospital treatment. Porter Thayer of Williamsville preached at the M E church last Sunday while Pastor Burdick is away on vacation. L. S. Howe is of his sons. W. P. Howe’s illness with blood poisoning brings concern as Mrs. Nellie Willard of Greenfield comes Tuesday evening to help care for kin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Turner
New York City
Nellie Willard
Creenfield
First frost hits vines as residents note October events
Fragmentary report records early October frost damaging vines. Mentions Mira Eliza Tennison and son visiting Emory Howard's, W H Perry and Mrs Armatronw of Brooklyn, and Mrs Armstrong's family with Doris, plus a visit by Mire Re Brown's relatives to Boyd fare at week start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mira Eliza Tennison and Son
Emory Howard
W. H. Perry
Armatronw
Brooklyn
Williams and Grout families relocate in Vermont towns
A. P. L Williams family returns to Nawson Ville while George A. Williams moves to West Townshend and buys a bone FE. L Grout and A Grout of West Townshend visit town on business. Wesley E Allen and wife move from their house to Ver nop where Mr Allen finds work for a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George AL Williams
West Townshend
L. Grout
A. Grout
Wesley E. Allen
Vernop
Mr. Allen
Birthday Party Honors Miss Mabel Ray in East Dummerston
An enjoyable party at Will Ray's celebrated Miss Mabel Ray's birthday with ninety guests dancing and socializing. A large birthday cake by Edna Ray drew notice while refreshments of cake and coffee were served. Neighbors and relatives from Miller, Brattleboro, Springfield and Fisher's Island were noted in attending or visiting, with local residents returning after visits and work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Ray
Mabel Ray
Edna Ray
Cascade Candies CCC marked tablets offered at 10c
An old advertisement promotes Cascarets Candy Cathartic showing a light blue enameled metal box with a tail shaped C trademark. Each tablet is stamped CCC and the product is never sold in bulk. Available from all druggists for 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cascarets Candy Carthartic
Ail
Putney Notices and Local News From East Putney
Deferred tram last week and a dance at town hall Friday evening. Rev E R Perkins to speak on Prayer at Wot a run Sunday and address Audubon Society at Baptist church Sunday at 7 30. Creamery stockholders meeting adjourned to Saturday. Attendees from Windsor Brattleboro Groton among loyal sportsmen report 25 woodcock 7 partridge. Various residents visit kin in Hinsdale Brooklyn and Boston with multiple brief notices of travel illness hospital stays and local errands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bovlal
Town Hall
Rev
E.R. Perkins
Audubon Society
The
Baptist Church
Aogus
W. E. Ayer
Windsor
Chas, Harris and Co
Barber
Brattleboro
Chas
Willard
Groton
Conn
Woodcock
Partridge Henry Smith
Hinsdale
Geo
XNI
Micah Martin
Townshend
Poller
East Putney
Ernest Sanford
Providence
W. N. Ware
Boston
Mass
C. H. Converse
A. M. Corser
Gi. Williams
Eliot Hospital
Daniel Pattersons
Clyde Croodell
Treadwy
Westminster Ladies Aid to Hold December Event
The Westminster area reports the annual fit of the ladies aid society will be held in December. Community members are urged to contribute to make the venture a success. Several local residents and visitors are noted: Mr and Mrs Lewis Edwards visit East Hampton. Mr and Mrs Fred Levejoy return to Springfield. Mr and Mrs Willis Barr travel to Heston. Mrs Elles Ward and Mrs Robert Parr depart for Portland, Me.. William Deis family stay in Toledo, Miss. Mrs Holton plans a three week Nova Scotia trip. A. Tenney and Alfred Temuond in Beeston. Mrs Nellie Peale of Woreter, Mass., visits Wy Heun. James T. Maynard Jr. in Hanover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Lewis Edwards God
Florence Jollay
Edwards
East Hampton
Fred Levejoy
Springfield
Willis Barr
Heston "Poesday
Wy Heun's
James T. Maynard, Jr
Montiny
Local notices mix health, travel and social events
Mrs. Cores, recovering from a tumor, remains in Chester Miz hospital. Morgan Lareil has been ill for five weeks but is improving. Madame Hulton Upson of Chiongzo will give a concert at Springfiell on October 27. Mrs. DeCamp and Mrs. Morris harvested red raspberries near Springfi eld. A ballroom dance was well attended at Colon hall Friday night. A dance is planned at Frank Sanderson’s on October 27. Mrs. Currie Angell welcomed a fifth son from Somerville, Moss, at W. Waiston's Friday evening. Mrs. Sabin Morris and Mrs. bk Dean visited Springfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colon Hall
Frank Sanderson
Currie Angell Wad
Somerville
Moss
W. Waeston
Sabin Morris
Bk Dean
Springfield
Saxton River Woman Dies After Brief Illness
Saxton River resident Mrs. Jia and Atoyander died suddenly Friday morning at age four after a prior appendectomy. She had rallied after the operation the week before, raising hopes for recovery until a sudden decline. She is survived by her husband and her father and brother in Ferrisburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Dave
Jia
Atoyander
Ferrisburgh
Farewell reception for Rev Hardy and wife marks 22nd anniversary
Mrs GE Davison rests at Dr Osgonit and Rev George Baker to lead Congregational church. Dorcas Guild meeting with Mrs George Albee prepares articles for sale. Seminary hall junior class entertainment featured solos readings and a cake social. Farewell reception for Rev M F Hardy and wife celebrated 22nd anniversary with gifts and singing. Hardy to move to West Townshend for a new parish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GE Davison
Osgonit
Ceorge Baker
Congregational Church
Dorcas Guild
Ceorge Albee
Seminary
Joior
Missrove
Sellews
Mr. Weidnes
Miss Johnson
Fal Royal
Mr. Sprague
Miss Gove
Hardy
M. F. Hardy
Royal
D Hardy
Vernon Grange to Meet Saturday Evening in October
The Vernon grange plans its next gathering on Saturday evening October 15. Rev F W Lewis preaches in the chapel next Sunday at 2 PM, followed by Rev BR KK Martin at Union church at 2 20 PM. Ladies of Union church host an oyster supper this Friday from 6 to 8. Jode Fairman of Washington DC visited relatives in town this week. Miss Bertha Page of Northfield Seminary was a guest at M J Reed's Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Grange
F. W. Lewis
BR. KK. Martin
Union Church
Jode Fairman
Washington, D. C
Bertha Page
Northfield Seminary
M. J. Reed
Guilford Centre Community Notices and Upcoming Events
The ahighen ply supper and dance are planned for this evening in Guilford Centre. The ladies circle meets with Mrs D G Baker on Thursday October 24. Singers are invited to meet at the church at Dolebel Sunday to rehearse for the concert. Various residents are mentioned with visits and travel notes. The next grange meeting will include a roll call and cake and coffee. The program features singing, readings, and a discussion on soil fertility and farming practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. G. Baker
Dolebel
Frank Pierce
West Chesterfield
F. A. Morris
Minnie Thayer
Hrattiebiorg
Murs Thorpe
L. P. Potter
Texas
Lewis Jaquith
Newfane
Andrew Hildreth
Hinsdale
F. E. Thayer
Grange
Elmer Goodnow
Alan Abbie Jaquith
Mary Bullock
Geo. Lee
Dv Thayer
Ward
Thayer
Alice Thoms
Alice Thomas
Local items note health, sales and gatherings in town
C A Murdock is dangerously sick with typhoid fever. C E Butterfield of Wilmington visited. Hal Stetson Hins bought C E Gates meat business. Farewell reception for Mr and Mrs A W Wiley next Tuesday Oct 2 with refreshments. First family reunion at Edward Beaudry farm drew about 79 relatives from across the states and Drummondville. A bountiful 2 o'clock dinner. Annual N R Creamery meeting elected officers and paid patrons 15 to 16 dollars. Victory Grange Wilinihead held event with music and speakers. Neri River Grange to furnish return program Nov 6. over 50 present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Murdock
C. E. Butterfield
Wilmington
Hal Stetson Hins
C. E. Gates
Me A. W. Wiley
Edward Beaudry
States
Drummondville PL
N. R. Creamery
Mid
W. S. Allen
Wodl Hancock
George M Scot
CE. Allan
D. J. Collins
BK HO Steson
Faulkner
W. MH. Hanauth
JH. Stetson
Creamery Association
Victory Grange
Wilinihead
Gireavrati Thesdas
Mise
Mabel Pitch
Allen
Th. Wo Pond
Rose
George AH
Local notes from town events and travels
Mrs George Seaver picks a straw berry stalk and neighbors host a social at Wheeler home. Mrs Nellie Candy buys Streeter house as Wheeler family faces illness. Henry Murdock and wife depart for Chicago, Herbert Newell of Shelburne Falls is nominated for senator. Rev A A Smith to hold a service at the schoolhouse as malaria cases ease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Seaver
Nellie Candy
MO AL Wheeler
Athol
Jotties Cattrey
Elwin Preton
A. A. Smith
Native Brentihuiiinne Tablet Stops the Cough
An advertising note promotes Navative Brentihuiiinne Tablet as a remedy for cough and cold. It claims to be effective against cold symptoms and offers a price of 25 cents. The text resembles old-fashioned patent medicine marketing.
Local Visitors and Town News From South Vernon
SOUTH VERNON residents host and travel as guests. Mrs C J Shipman and daughter Rebecca visited O Lee then traveled to Waltham Mass. A E Weatherhead secured a wood contract on the Bel ding lot recently sold by E C Eames to Joseph Williams. Mrs Joseph Woodard went to Northfield Mass to help care for Mr Woodard’s ailing mother. Miss Gertrude Turner of Augusta Me and James Martin with Mr Lewis and Erving Peck of North Bridge Center Mass visit George Peck’s family for weeks. Mrs George Allis of Northampton Mass and her young companion stayed at F W Johnson’s home near Sunny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Shipman
Rebecca
O. Lee's
Waltham
Mass
A. E. Weatherhead
Belding
E. C. Eames
Joseph Williams
Joseph Woodard
Northfield
Mr. Woodwrnd
Gertrude Turner
Augusta
James Martin
Lewis
Chester News Notes and Local Departures
Rural firewood delivery concerns noted as Chester residents plan for upcoming changes. Rev and Mrs Davis prepare to leave for New York where Mr Davis will serve as priest. Friends extend best wishes. Fugise Spaulding and family visit Lowell Lake. Miss Bertha Stockwell visiting Miss Ligele Cobb. Everett Peabody spends Sunday at Lowell Lake. Mr and Mrs W S Pollard visit Concord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Chester
New York
Spaulding
Lizeie Cobh
Lowell Lake
Bertha Stockwell
Brattleboro
Cobh
Everett Peabody
Mer
Mre
WS. Pollard
Concord, N
Annual Fire Department Parade and Inspection
The 13th annual parade and inspection was held last week with a 10 am start. Notables included Marshal Charles L. Wooley and aides, a 25-piece Springfell cornet band, and 40 men from the Yosemite engine company, plus many volunteers and decorated floats. Women on horseback and a large boat float by Pollard Manufacturing Co. drew crowds. after dinner contests awarded prizes to local residents. A Stuttefield band concert preceded Doring’s Troy, N. Y. orchestra, and a grand ball in the evening. the day ended as a financial success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. Wooley
Harry Tarleton
Chester
E. A. Batchelder
Springfield
Aids
Springfell Cornet
Aid Steam Fire Engine and Hose Company
Yosemite
Depot Village
North Street
Main Street
Engine House
Pollard Manufacturing Co
Cle. Hall
Grice West
Cadell
Marion Jones
Hotel Fullerton
Calvin Eldred
Harry Lathrop
Porate Tire
Herbert Randall
Vanis Insh
Walker
Grafton
Iadluwes
Tshny
Stuttefield
Iy Doring
Troy
N. Y
Death of Mrs Mary Wells Burdick of Chester
Mrs Mary Wells Burdick of Chester died at Pactorrville home aged about 85. A pioneer settler's daughter, her father Rev, a veteran at Bunker Hill, often told the tale. She read the Bible many times and gained second sight, reading print without glasses since. She lived with daughter Lucretia Clark for years. they shared a birthday. Burdick was the oldest Chester resident in good health until illness. Burial took place at North Spelyatielid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Wells Burdick
Chester
Pactorrville
Vow Hinpshire
Bunker Hill
Burdick
Butcholk
Lucretia Clark
Clarke
Castle Delp Tactics Warn Against Weak Defenses
An obscure historic pitch describes defending a castle by reinforcing weak points and delaying when threats loom. It touts Calenta Solvent from Ther David Kennedy of Kemery Row Kineston MX as a cure for Tadkeestion Tryspepisia and related concerns, claiming universal efficacy and urging readers to buy from druggists at 17. bolts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Th. David Kennedy
Kemery Row
Kineston
Blood Wine touted as miracle cure in Augusta notice
A local 19th century testimonial claims Peter Berry of Pearl Street Augusta Maine recovered from severe lung illness after using Blood Wine. The ad urges blood testing free and cites Laws Daudelin Co Worcester Massachusetts as proprietors selling bottles for fifty cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dinally
Laws Daudelin Co
Worcester, Moss
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