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    1. [VERMONT] 1898--Bristol, Vt.News.
    2. Source, The Rutland Weekly Herald-- Thur. May 11, 1893. BRISTOL , VT. Another wind storm struck this place Thursday, doing considerable damage. Three barns on the M. H. Mack place were blown down, also one on the J.J. Ridley's farm. Both of these places are located on the mountain road, about two miles south of this village. The roof of the H.O. Carr's barn was partially taken off. Fences and trees in South Bristol also suffered. The rains have damaged the roads in this town $200. On the Little Notch road, at what is known as the "dugway," the road is washed out for fully 50 rods. Road commissioner Corey has 20 at work repairing the road at this point. On the South Starksboro road several small washouts are reported. Butter brought only 20 cents here Saturday and eggs 16 cents. W.H. Bosworth and F. O'Connor have additions to their houses well under way. R.S.Smith, late conductor on the Bristol railroad, is now in the livery stable business. He has been succeeded a conductor by P.E.Whalen, station agent here since the road began operations. Fred P. Smith succeeds Whalen. Transcribed by, Joan H. Bixby

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