The Vermont Tribune, Ludlow, Friday, November 23, 1888 Springfield 11/23/1888 Grand Republican torch-light parade and illuminations, Saturday evening, celebrating the late Republican victory. Several hundred torchbearers marched in procession over the route laid out by the committee, nearly every residence in the village being illuminated--but very few dark ones. The band and drum corps accompanied the procession throughout their long march of about five miles, furnishing excellent music. Refreshments were served at the town hall. Springfield never showed out brighter lights than on this occasion. (You don't suppose this paper is a Republican partisan paper, do you? RHB) Monday afternoon the remains of Mrs. Charles HEMENWAY were brought here from Brattleboro for burial. Mrs. HEMENWAY had for many years been a resident of this town, but removed to Brattleboro about two years ago. She had been a great sufferer for many months, with cancer of the breast. Mr. H. has the sympathy of his many friends here in his great affliction. Harvey PARTRIDGE aged 65, died Tuesday night with pneumonia, after a short sickness. He was a man of upright christian character, a prominent member of the Methodist church, and highly esteemed in this community, where he had lived for many years. Minor NEWTON is reported as being dangerously ill. The railroad surveying party are making good progress in their work. Transcribed by Ruth Barton -- Ruth Barton [email protected] Dummerston, VT