All who take the time and dedication to transcribe these old newspapers are doing an invaluable service for us all. There is the chance you will find an ancestor or their neighbor within the items. The glimpses of pasttimes are an interesting way to understand the lives and times of our forebears. That is part of the study of geneaology. Please keep them coming! Patricia

Second the motion If not interested,use the"delete".'Nuff said. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Karima" <gen-quest@comcast.net> To: <vermont@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2009 4:48 PM Subject: [VERMONT] Note from Administrator ~ Karima > Hello all, > > Ruth's transcriptions are just fine for this list. There is no reason > they > should be placed on a separate list. > > Good work, Ruth. Thank you for all you do. > > All the best, > > Karima > List Admin > > > > ************************************************* > List Guidelines: http://www.rootsweb.com/~vermont/VermontWelcome.html > Visit the Gateway to Vermont Web Site: http://www.rootsweb.com/~vermont/ > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > VERMONT-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter. We are a community of 6 million users fighting spam. SPAMfighter has removed 12284 of my spam emails to date. Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len The Professional version does not have this message

Hi: I think one of those who placed the ad supporting this concoction was likely my great-great-granduncle Murillo Gebine Williams, a merchant in Healdville, Mount Holly. He commonly used the initials "M.G." For what little info I have on him, see: http://www.darrell-martin.net/genealogy2/p297.htm Darrell Darrell A. Martin a native Vermonter in exile in Illinois darrellm@sprynet.com

The Vermont Phoenix, Brattleboro, Friday ,January 16, 1891 West Halifax news CLARK & BALLOU are canelling som of their orders, on account of the scarcity of tanned sheep-skins. The officers o fJames L. Ridgely lodge, No. 15, I. O. O. F., for 1891 are as follows; N. G., A.C. NILES; V. G., O. W. KINGSLEY; Sec'y, J. N. PLUMB; Treas, F. L. WOODARD; W., Geo. L. CLARK; C., Don G. TAYLOR; G., H. R. STONE; R. S. N. G., E. H. NILES; L. S. N. G., C. W. FAIRBANKS; R. S. V. G., Francis KINGSLEY; L. S. V. G., W. J. WEATHERHEAD. Anson HILLMAN, a former resident of this town, was killed by the cars at Gardner, Mass., a few days since. His body was brought to this village for burial. The officers of Charles P. Clark post, No. 103, G.A. R., for 1891 are as follows: C., Milton POWERS; S. V. C., Samuel WINN; J. V. C., Ahaz PIKE; Adj., J. C. WINN; Q. M., H. C. BELL; Chap., F. H. NILES; Surg., D. G. CHAMBERLAIN; Surg. Maj., N. P. HUDSON; Q. M. Surg., H. A. GROVER; officer of the day F. T. MINER; Sent., A. A. HILL; delegate to dept. encampment, D. H. WOODARD; alternate, F. H. NILES. Installation of officers takes place Jan. 23. Transcribed by Ruth Barton -- Ruth Barton mrgjb@sover.net Dummerston, VT

The Vermont Phoenix, Brattleboro, Friday, January 16, 1891 Williamsville news A heavy rain began on Sunday last and continued through the day and night. Monday morning the ice broke up in the "Branch" and deposited so large a quantity around the flume of the grist-mill that no grinding could be done until it was sawed out. Mr. HALL, the stage-driver, came down with one horse and and express sleigh Monday morning, which showed that the rain had affected the traveling between this place and Dover. Daniel ORMSBEE, who was at work for A. L. TIMSON in the saw-mill, had a narrow escape last Monday. He went down into the flume to work and the noise of the dam prevented his hearing the breaking of the ice in the stream above until the flod came unexpectedly upon him. Geo. HOUGHTON, who was at work in the mill above him, heard the cry and drew him up, glad to find the injury did not extend beyond a thorough wetting. The death of Levi KELSEY of Jacksonville, formerly of this town, was announced by telephone on Monday. Archer HERRICK is very sick with pneumonia at D. A. DICKINSON's. Wednesday night he was better, but not out of danger The many friends of Rev. W. N. BARBER of Granby Centre, N. Y., will be glad to learn that he is in usual health and remembers his friends in this vicinity with kind wishes. There will be a donation party for the benefit of Rev. J. A. STEELE, at the Methodist vestry onThursday evening, Jan. 22. All are invited with pockets, baskets and hearts full to give. -- Ruth Barton mrgjb@sover.net Dummerston, VT

The Brattleboro Daily Reforner, Saturday, November 5, 1927 Whitingham News 11/5/1927 Mrs. Ida DAVIS has been ill with a severe cold the past week. Mr. and Mrs. George DAVENPORT of Pittsfield called on friends in town Sunday. Mrs. Edward BEATON is home after spending some time with her daughter, Mrs. George BALLOU. Sam BOYD and family have moved from George TUTTLE's tenement to the Frank CUTTING place. Mr. and Mrs. Whitman WHEELER took their little son, John, to North Adams last Friday for medical treatment. Cassius TOBEY's daughter, Mrs. Helen WINTERS of Springfield, Mass., has been visiting him for a week at Mrs. Ella ALLARD's. Miss Norma BEATON is back in school after an illness. Her sister, Laurel, is not yet able to return to school. Mr. and Mrs. CROSIER have moved into George TUTTLE's tenement and Mr. CROSIER is working at L. H. SAWYER's mill. Cottage prayer meeting was held at Mrs. H. A. WHEELER's Tuesday evening. Mrs. Cora CHASE is at the home of her cousin, Jay PLUMB in Readsboro and not at Grover PLUMB's as stated in last week's paper. Mr. and Mrs. Bert REYNOLDS and little son Stuart, visited his uncle, Dennis HALL , in New York state last week, returning Sunday. Mrs. Florrie PLUMB was called to Dover last week. Her mother, Mrs. MAY, fell down the cellar stairs and injured her head seriously. Some of Harley UPTON's friends met last Saturday and Sunday and helped him build a woodshed. Mr. UPTON is one of the oldest residents of this town. The many friends of Mrs. Blanche GILLETT are much pleased to know that she is feeling more comfortable after being ill for two weeks. Mrs. GILLETT has been the local correspondent for the Vermont Phoenix for the past 18 years. Charles H. GOODNOW arrived in town on Monday of this week and is visiting his relatives here. He plans to go from here to Florida to see his uncle, Charles S. GOODNOW. It has been about 30 years since he went from town to the West. Mrs. Leola COFFREY was taken seriously ill last Thursday afternoon. Dr. WALSH and his nurse, Miss CROWLEY, were called and she is better at this writing. Mrs. COFFREY's sister, Mrs. David DRINKWINE, arrived Thursday night and remained until Sunday. Special church meetings were held last wee. Rev. Frank DOORE of West Brattleboro spoke in a very interesting way. On Thursday evening Mrs. DOORE was present and rendered several solos,which were much appreciated. She was accompainied by Mrs. Estelle WHEELER at the piano and Elliot DAVIS, violinist. Transcribed by Ruth Barton -- Ruth Barton mrgjb@sover.net Dummerston, VT

The Brattleboro Daily Reforner, Saturday, November 5, 1927 Westminster West 11/5/1927 Mrs. WELLMAN has not been as well for several days. Mr. and Mrs. William WALKER went to New York Monday for a short stay. Mr. and Mrs. R. K. KIRBY of Brattleboro were Sunday callers at Bert ORMSBY's. Mrs. F.R. CHAPMAN spent Saturday at Vermont academy, it being Old Home day. The Junior C. E. society will meet with Mrs. Burt ORMSBY Saturday at 2:30 o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford DUTTON of Weston were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Fay HALL. Mr. and Mrs. B. J. HOUGHTON motored to Hardwick Wednesday, to spend a week with their son, Freeman. Mr. and Mrs. A. F. SCHWENK of Brattleboro visited Sunday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harlen GOODHUE. Mr. and Mrs. Henry LAKE and family of Grafton were callers at F. R.CHAPMAN's and Miss Alice GOODELL's Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. HACKETT and Mr. and Mrs. KING of Boston were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. A.L. HARLOW. Mrs. Harry WALKER with her sisters returned to New York Sunday, not remaining for the hunting season as stated last week. Mr. and Mrs. STYLES and family of Bondviller are to occupy the bungalow on the CHANDLER place. Mr. STYLES will work for Mr. WALKER. Mrs. Salina POWERS of Townshend, who had spent a week at the home of E. G. BUTTERFIELD and J.L.ORMSBY returned home Monday. Clifford ORMSBY and Winona HARWOOD of Brattleboro high school spent Sunday at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Burt ORMSBY. Miss Nora WALKER, who had spent the summer at her home here,has gone to South Vernon tovisit her cousin, Mrs. Frank DARLING. A mild case of influenza claimed four patients within 24 hours in the home of Fay HALL this week. Two of the patients are much better at this writing. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh GOODELL and daughter, Betty, and Mrs. F. R. CHAPMAN went to Boston Wednesday. Mrs. CHAPMAN will visit her daughter, Mrs. WHITING for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. PAGE, Mrs. LUND and Mrs. Florence EDISON went to Pittsford last Thursday. Ruth KING who was also one of the party entered the preventorium there for treatment. A Halloween party given by the teacher to her pupils at South Valley school Friday was greatly enjoyed. A party of six from Bellows Falls came Monday to spend Halloween with Mr. and Mrs. Burt ORMSBY. the children were dressed to suit the occasion and contrary to custom furnished the treat. Mrs. Emily WING and Miss Ethel WING, who have occupied romms at Charles BROOKS's for several years, have gone to Saxtons River for the winter, it being more convenient for Miss WING who is a teacher there. Mr. and Mrs. Earl MARTIN, entertained as guests last week, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph WHEELER of Jamaica, Mr. Van NESS of West Townshend, Mr. and Mrs. Newton BAKER of Fitzwilliams and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde BAKER of Gardner, Mass. All are near relatives of Mr. MARTINS. Transcribed by Ruth Barton -- Ruth Barton mrgjb@sover.net Dummerston, VT

The Vermont Phoenix, Brattleboro, Friday , January 16, 1891 Jamaica News The king's Daughters will have a sugar festival at the opera hall Tuesday evening, January 20. All are cordially invited to attend. Quite a large number of our people attended the fellowship meeting at West twonshend Thursday. A Man calling himself HESSELTON was brought before Justice Wales CHENEY last night for breaking into James TURNER's house and stealing a pair of trousers. The evidence was sufficient to hold him for further trial, and he was put under bonds of $200, which he had not furnished at last accounts. Transcribed by Ruth Barton -- Ruth Barton mrgjb@sover.net Dummerston, VT

The Brattleboro Daily Reforner, Saturday, November 5, 1927 South Londonderry News 11/5/1927 I. O.O. F and Rebekah Installation A joint installation of WEst River lodge, No. 24, I. O. O. F., and Kent Rebekah lodge, No. 59 was held last Wednesday evening with Asa B. BACON, D. D. G. M., and Mrs. Marcia CUSHHING, D. D. P. as installing officers, assisted by Frank L. DARLING and Miss May COOK as marshals. Carl W. CUSHING, Mrs. Jennie MORAN F. D. D. P. and Mrs. Anna RICHMOND, F. D. D. P. of Brattleboro were guests. The following are the new officers of West River lodge: Noble grand, Don F. EDDY; Vice grand, Lyle W. HUNT; secretary, Frank H. PIERCE; treasurer, Leon A. ALDRICH; warden, Herbert J. GARDNER; conductor, Harry E. SPARKS; R. S. N. G., George M. CLOUGH; L. S. N. G., A. H.DAVIS; R. S. V. G., Walter L. HUNT; L. S. V. G., William R. CARLTON; I. G., Foster TUTTLE; O. G., Lyle F. CONE; R.S. S., Robert SLADE; L.S. S., Frank O. BOURN; chaplain, Rev. C. O. DUNHAM. Kent Rebekah lodge officers are: N. G., Mary E. SPARKS; V. G. Ina A. VAILE; secretary Musie L. DARLING; treasurer, Minnie H. HULETT; warden, Gertrude GARDNER; conductress, June H. PEARSON; R. S. N. G., Nina M. VAILE; L. S. N. G., Alida B. PHILLIPS; R. S. V. G., Annie F. HOUGHTON; L.S. V. G., Bertha B. HULETT; I. G., Minnie L. TUTTLE; O. G., Delia M. CUMMINGS; chaplain, Hattie M. CARLETON; muscian, MARY A PIERCE; R. A. S., Olive F. HUTCHINS; L. A. S., Celia C. RAMSDELL; R.S. C., Olive S. MAYS; L. S.C., Sedelia M. BENSON'; R. S. P. N.G., Elizabeth A. PEARSON; L. S. P. N. G., Maxine A. TUTTLE. E. A. RAWSON was in Rutland on business Tuesday. Mrs. Noble RAWSON was a visitor in Dover the past week. Miss Marion STAUTY of Nevfane was home over the week-end. Leo SLASON has moved to the Robert STONE farm from the F. H. PIERCE farm. Mrs. G. H. RUGG has returned from a visit in Hartford, Conn., and other places. George HOWE of Manchester(Vt.) visited his family at Albert FULLER's Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph CHURCHILL and Mrs. Cora CHURCHILL were callers to town Sunday. Mrs. A. E. CUDWORTH visited in Cambridge, New York, Monday and in Brattleboro Tuesday. Mrs. Clarence GODDARD and Mrs. Roy CHAPIN and son visited relatives in Chester Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert HUNTLEY and Mrs. Hazel SMITH of Chester were callers in town Sunday. Cottage prayer meeting will be held Thursday evening at 7 o'clock at the home of Frank TYLER. There was no session of L. H. S. Wednesday due to the illness of the principal, Miss Muriel VARNUM. Mrs. Emma RAND of Brattleboro was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Abbie J. RAMSDELL, from Sunday to Wednesday. Miss Jessei PEARSON was home from Brattleboro for the week-end. Miss Edith PEARSON returned with her for a visit. Dr. and Mrs. A. C. WALKER and daughter, Lucille, were visitors in Rutland and Glens Falls several days recently. Mr. and Mrs. C. S. WILDER entertained Fred and Ernest WILDER of West Townshend, Miss Evelyn RHODES of Putney and Guy HOWE of Westminster Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. John CHAPIN of West Townshend and Mr. and Mrs. Leon CHAPIN of East Jamaica and son were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Roy CHAPIN. Mrs. W. H. CONVERSE returned to her home in Malden, Mass., last Thursday after a 10-week's visit at the TYLER home. Fay RAWSON drove her car for her on her return trip. Mr. and Mrs. Dennie FONTAINE and children of Chester, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles FONTAINE and children of Windham were Sunday gurests of Mr. and Mrs. P. E. FONTAINE. Mr. and Mrs. VAILE entertained Mrs. R. A. HUBBARD and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph PARKER of Ludlow, Mr. and Mrs. D. H. EDSON of Chester and Kenneth EDSON of Schednectady, N. Y., Sunday. Mrs. Lyman SHELDON and Mrs. Hugh VAILE visited Mrs. Adin COLEMAN at the Springfield hospital last Friday. Sunday morning worship at 10:45 with sermon by the pastor, Rev. C. O. DUNHAM. HOOKER W. R. C. No. 9 held its in spection Oct. 28, Mrs. Emogene WHITE of Brattleboro inspector. Mr. and Mrs. F. H. TYLER recently entertained Mr. and mrs. Merle BABBITT, and Mr. and Mrs. Bert BILSON of Fitchburg, Mass., Mr. and Mrs. George WALKER and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence TORREY and daughter, and Emil MATTSON of Westminster. Mrs. Alberta BABBITT accompanied Mr. MATTSON home for a visit. There was a very interestting P. T. A. meeting at the hight school hall last Tuesday evening. Mrs. Frank O. PIERCE gave several readings. Miss Lillian VARNUM gave several delightful vocal selections. Mrs. C. H. WILEY played violin selections accompanied on the piano by Mrs. Norman HUNT. Misses Ida DUNHAM and Eleanor CLOUGH sang duets accompanied by Miss Mary PIERCE. Transcribed by Ruth Barton -- Ruth Barton mrgjb@sover.net Dummerston, VT

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mneill503 Surnames: Ellsworth, Corwin Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.vermont.unknown/4951/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Searching for information regarding Ephraim S. Ellsworth, b. 1800 VT; d. 1861 Jackson Co, Iowa. For reasons unknown, Ephraim moved to Lincoln Co, ONT in the early 1820s where he met and married Susan Corwin 15 Nov, 1825. Ephraim and Susan had two daughters, Esther and Julia, both born in Canada. The family emigrated to Jackson Co, Iowa ca. 1837. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Hi, He was born on 1872/2/23 & baptized 1872/7//4 in Lawrenceville (Methodist Church). Copy sent under separate cover. Bill

I don't, either. Neysa ----- Original Message ----- From: papagran To: vermont@rootsweb.com Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2009 3:08 PM Subject: Re: [VERMONT] Jamaica News January 16, 1891 I do not see Ruth's information as a separate topic It is Vermont genealogy -----Original Message----- From: vermont-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:vermont-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Bev Thomson Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2009 2:00 PM To: vermont@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [VERMONT] Jamaica News January 16, 1891 Ruth's info is interesting & informative but would like to see a separate list established for it. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ruth Barton" <mrgjb@sover.net> To: <vermont@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 4:52 PM Subject: [VERMONT] Jamaica News January 16, 1891 > The Vermont Phoenix, Brattleboro, Friday , January 16, 1891 > > Jamaica News > > ************************************************* List Guidelines: http://www.rootsweb.com/~vermont/VermontWelcome.html Visit the Gateway to Vermont Web Site: http://www.rootsweb.com/~vermont/ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to VERMONT-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ************************************************* List Guidelines: http://www.rootsweb.com/~vermont/VermontWelcome.html Visit the Gateway to Vermont Web Site: http://www.rootsweb.com/~vermont/ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to VERMONT-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I think this was more like the Kill or Cure formula!!!! -----Original Message----- From: vermont-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:vermont-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of VRD Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2009 7:26 AM To: vermont@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [VERMONT] Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar Ad April 17, 1908 I thought some might be interested in who Greene was and what the ingredients in Greene's Syrup of Tar were. Greene's Syrup of Tar.-Lester H. Greene Co., Montpelier, Vt., manufactured and sold a cough syrup, "Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar." The Bureau of Chemistry reported that analysis showed the preparation to contain alcohol, chloroform and heroin with tar and potassium salts present. It was sold under the claim that it was an effective remedy for all throat and lung affections, would break up la grippe and prevent pneumonia. These claims were declared false and fraudulent and applied knowingly, recklessly and wantonly. The company was fined $50.-[Notice of Judgment No. 4522; issued Feb. 8, 1917.] I find it interesting what some of our ancestors used to cure their ailments. Vern ************************************************* List Guidelines: http://www.rootsweb.com/~vermont/VermontWelcome.html Visit the Gateway to Vermont Web Site: http://www.rootsweb.com/~vermont/ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to VERMONT-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hello all, Ruth's transcriptions are just fine for this list. There is no reason they should be placed on a separate list. Good work, Ruth. Thank you for all you do. All the best, Karima List Admin

I do not see Ruth's information as a separate topic It is Vermont genealogy -----Original Message----- From: vermont-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:vermont-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Bev Thomson Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2009 2:00 PM To: vermont@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [VERMONT] Jamaica News January 16, 1891 Ruth's info is interesting & informative but would like to see a separate list established for it. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ruth Barton" <mrgjb@sover.net> To: <vermont@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 4:52 PM Subject: [VERMONT] Jamaica News January 16, 1891 > The Vermont Phoenix, Brattleboro, Friday , January 16, 1891 > > Jamaica News > > ************************************************* List Guidelines: http://www.rootsweb.com/~vermont/VermontWelcome.html Visit the Gateway to Vermont Web Site: http://www.rootsweb.com/~vermont/ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to VERMONT-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Does anyone have access to the Dourin Collection 1621-1967?? I'm looking for information on Charles Versal Chamberlin. If someone has access to world wide Ancestry I think the information is there as well Thank you as always

Ruth's info is interesting & informative but would like to see a separate list established for it. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ruth Barton" <mrgjb@sover.net> To: <vermont@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 4:52 PM Subject: [VERMONT] Jamaica News January 16, 1891 > The Vermont Phoenix, Brattleboro, Friday , January 16, 1891 > > Jamaica News > >

Thanks Ruth for sharing these columns! Ienjoy them and, like you, always loved to read about the"olden days" as my GM called them. I believe this began my interest in genealogy..........Maryann ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ruth Barton" <mrgjb@sover.net> To: <vermont@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2009 11:53 PM Subject: [VERMONT] Happenings of November 1877 > (As I go through these old papers I mourn the loss of the local papers I > grew up with. Today's paper is anything but local, there are no town > columns anymore, we don't know our neighbors, nor do many folks care. > This > column was one of my favorites from a very early age. My grandmother used > to read the paper aloud to keep me quiet, I didn't care what she read as > long as she was reading to me. I developed a liking for certain items > early on and would ask her to read, "the stuff that happened a looooooong > time ago." Also the comics, which I learned to read by. RHB) > > The Brattleboro Daily Reformer, Saturday, November 5, 1927 > > 50 Years Ago > > Happenings of November 1877, Taken from the Files of The Phoenix > > Apetition has been circulated this week which has received the signatures, > almost without exception, of the business men of the village generally, > asking for the appointment of C. H. MANSUR to be postmaster at the > Brattleboro office at the expiration of the term of service of the present > incumbent, Capt. R. W. CLARK, who does not care for reappointment. > > Last Saturday night, just before 11 o'clock, fire was discovered in the > barn in the rear of the house on Green street known as the CHASE house and > now owned by J. J. ESTEY. The house contained four tenements which were > occupied respectively by the families of C. CLANCY, H. J. BANGS, Thomas > PENTLAND and Mrs. HALL. From the barn the flames spread to the shed and > ell of the house and badly damaged the main part of the house before the > blaze was under control. Household effects and clothing of the occupants > were all removed with the exception of the contents of one room occupied > by > Mr. BANGS, which could not be reached. Mr. ESTEY will immediately repair > and rebuild. the cause of the fire is not known at present. > > On Wednesday, Oct. 31, the Unitarian church was the scene of the marriage > ceremony of Gorham B. GOODELL, formerly of this town, now of Cheyenne, > Wyoming Territory, to Miss Love FROST, daughter of J. W.FROST of this > town. > The altar was tastefully decorated and the ceremony was performed by Rev. > William L. JENKINS. Mr. SCHUSTER presided at the organ. Following the > ceremony, the wedding party repaired to the home of the bride's father > where a reception was held until the departure for the West on an > afternoon > train. > > JAMAICA: The village schools closed the fall term on Oct. 26. The high > school was taught by Miss Mry DENISON of Vernon. Miss DENISON introduced > map-drawing into the schools and a committee was appointed to award > prizes. > The following is the award of the committee: First class, 1st prize, > George BUTLER; 2d, Mary E. HOWE; 3d, Abbie SKINNER. Second class, 1st > prize (South America), Hallie WATERMAN; 2d, (Europe) Arthur SHUMWAY; 3d > (Maine), Frank BOYNTON. Prizes for good behavior and best recitations, > May > WATERMAN and Abbie SKINNER. Scholars neither absent nor tardy: Abbie > SKINNER, Mary HOWE, Clara HOWE, May WATERMAN, Myrtle KELLOGG, Myra HOWE, > Francis PRIOR, Frank BOYNTON, Walter CASTLE, Willie CHENEY, Sammie CHENEY, > George BUTLER, Johnnie KELLOGG, Hallie WATERMAN, Elmer FROST and Henry > DAY. > > HINSDALE: The Hinsdale Guards paraded the streets Saturday afternoon, > accompanied by the Hinsdale Sextette band both of whom made a good > display. > > South Londonderry: Accorking to an item which has been circulating inthe > daily paper, South Londonderry has been enjoying a romance which has ended > in the proper way. Rev. L. W.WHEELER brought his 19-year-old > granddaughter, Ida, from the White Mountain region of New Hampshire to > prevent her marrying the man of her choice, and force her into wedding a > rich Lyme, N. H., youth. The favored lover followed, and when recently > the > grandfather was caught away from home, the girl was hurried to the hotel > by > her lover,and while grandpa was storming around trying to bring a breach > of > promise suit against the girl in the name of the unfortunate Lyme youth, > the couple were quietly married. > > 25 Years Ago > > Shipments of apples from the local station have kept up lately at about > the > average fo four cars a day. The total amount shipped thus far is about > 14,000 barrels. > > William Albert SHUMWAY and Miss Belle Huntington EMERSON were married > Tuesday evening, Oct. 28, at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. F.H. > EMERSON, 43 High street, in teh presence of relatives. Rev. H. PL MILES > performed the ceremony at 8 o'clock, using the ring service. The bridal > couple were unattended. The bride wore a white crepe de chine over white > silk, trimmed with embroidered chiffon and velvet ribbon. The rooms wer > trimmed with palms,cut flowers and asparagus ferns. Mr. and Mrs. SHUMWAY > went north on the 10:10 train for a wedding trip of a week or more, aftr > which they will begin housekeeping in Mrs. Julia K. PLUMMER's house on > North Main street. > > A sociable was held at the Y. M. C. A. rooms Saturdayevening by those > interested in gymnasium work. A musical program was rendered, consisting > of vocal solos by Arthur MAYNARD, flute solos by Harry HORTON, and > trombone > and baritone solos by Hal MARCH. > > HOUGHTON & SIMONDS, who recently bought the F. K. BARROWS store, have > leased the adjoining store, which has been occupied by E. STARKEY & Co., > and will take possession about Jan. 1. > > An alarm farm box 42, located at the corner of High and Oak streets, > called > out the fire department at 1 o'clock Saturday aftrnoon. The fire was in a > woodshed at the house of Gerry MESSER and was easily extinguished. The > blaze was discvered by Mr.MESSER.s son George MESSER. > > Capt. Ernest J. WATERMAN was one of the successfulcandidates to pass the > bar examiniations at Montpelier this week. > > Leon WHITE will go Saturday to Wilmington, where he has the contract for > wiring the new hotel and Memorial hall. > > Transcribed by Ruth Barton > -- > Ruth Barton > mrgjb@sover.net > Dummerston, VT > > > ************************************************* > List Guidelines: http://www.rootsweb.com/~vermont/VermontWelcome.html > Visit the Gateway to Vermont Web Site: http://www.rootsweb.com/~vermont/ > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > VERMONT-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hi Ruth, There are probably many people who are not aware of the history of this plant / drug. It goes back to 3,000 B.C., and is part of the history of the U.S. in 1700's and 1800's. See this timeline of "opium history." http://www.heroinaddiction.com/heroin_timeline.html And chloroform is part of the history of US in 1800's: http://www.general-anaesthesia.com/chloroform.html (It sometimes was fatal when first used.) Betty (near Lowell, MA) (FYI: Even today there are people who are highly allergic to anesthesia. In the 1980's I "knew" 2 women in MA who died on the operating table because of it.) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ruth Barton" <mrgjb@sover.net> To: <vermont@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2009 1:42 AM Subject: [VERMONT] Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar Ad April 17,1908 > Vern, Thanks a bunch for that info, interesting that it was manufactured > in VT. I had no idea what it was, nor where it came from. It was an > interesting ad in an old paper and gave a lot of local business names. > Ruth > > > > I thought some might be interested in who Greene was and what the > ingredients in Greene's Syrup of Tar were. > > Greene's Syrup of Tar.?Lester H. Greene Co., Montpelier, Vt., manufactured > and sold a cough syrup, "Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar." The Bureau of > Chemistry reported that analysis showed the preparation to contain > alcohol, > chloroform and heroin with tar and potassium salts present. It was sold > under the claim that it was an effective remedy for all throat and lung > affections, would break up la grippe and prevent pneumonia. These claims > were declared false and fraudulent and applied knowingly, recklessly and > wantonly. The company was fined $50.?[Notice of Judgment No. 4522; issued > Feb. 8, 1917.] > > I find it interesting what some of our ancestors used to cure their > ailments. > > Vern > -- > Ruth Barton > mrgjb@sover.net > Dummerston, VT > >

Searching for death/burial information for Selina Lilli(e) Schoolcraft (nee Guilbault) (aka Lena), died in 1942, wife of Tyron Schoolcraft, daughter of Louis Joseph Guilbault and Philomene Isabel Royer.   Louis and Philomene (Royer) Guilbault came to Vermont and lived at St. Johnsbury, VT.  The Northeast Kingdom Website shows their deaths there.   I have an unconfirmed marriage for Selina/Lena Guilbault to Tyron Wesley Schoolcraft on January 11, 1902, at Newport, VT.   Tryon Schoolcraft died 1968, and is buried at Union Cemetery, Brome Co., Quebec.  His burial is listed at this cemetery on Internment.net, but I did not see Selina buried there.   Any help or information appreciated.   Thanks very much!