Source, Rutland, Vt. Weekly Herald--Thur. May 11, 1893. BRANDON, VT. George H. McLeod, assistant cashier of the Brandon National bank, is spending a few days at his home in Granby, Canada. Dr. Peck arrived from New York Wednesday morning. The heavy winds of Thursday blew over two smokestacks of the Newton & Thompson Manufacturing company at Forestdale. E. S. Kingsley of Rutland was in town Tuesday. E. D. Thayer is confined in the house with a severe cold. Miss W. L. Jones of Poultney is here visiting her sister, Mrs. John Jones. H. C. Briggs has completed his residence on High street, and will move in Friday. The entertainment which was to have been given for the benefit of the Odd Fellows has been postponed. H. C. Willard of Johnstown, N. Y., is in town. WALLINGFORD, VT. W. A. Bushee and wife have returned from their vacation. Miss Mae Smith has gone to Jamestown, N. Y., on a visit. Mrs.Wescott of Fair Haven is in town. Herbert Savery is home very sick. Jerome Hilliard, who has been very sick, is able to be out again. Henry Post of Brooklyn, N.Y., spent Sunday in town. CLARENDON, VT. N. B. Smith of New York is visiting relatives here. The weather has been so cold that the farmers are very late with their spring work.

Source, Rutland, Vt.Weekly Herald--Thur. May 11,1893. BENSON, VT. MRS. SIMONS WILLIAMS of the east part of Benson died very suddenly last Thursday morning, aged 45 years. She had been in poor health several years, but her death was unexpected. Her maiden name was LUCINA HAVEN and she was a daughter of the late REUBEN HAVEN. She leaves a widower and mother. Her funeral was held Saturday afternoon , Rev. E. Bouck officiating.

Source, Rutland (Vt) Weekly Herald-- Thur. May 11, 1893. RUTLAND COUNTY. BORN, In Clarendon, May 5 , a son to Mr & MRS. E. W. HODGES. DIED, in Rutland, May 7, SARAH JANE (BARRETT), wife of EVELYN PIERPOINT, aged 72 years. DIED, in Rutland, May 5, MISS BERTHA DEXTER, aged 22 years. DIED, in Wells, March 31, SUSAN LAMB, wife of JOHN BORDEN, aged 87 years. DIED, in Rutland, May 10, NAPOLEON J. AUSTIN, aged 31 years, 9 months and 6 days

From Vermont Gazette-July 4, 1799-Bennington, Vermont List of Letters at Bennington: Capt. Rufus Barney, Obadiah Cole, Ralph Chapman, Johnson Story, George Deming, James Henry, Jesse Loomis, Paul Robinson, Jonas Harwood, Samuel Pearson, Stephen Rice, Jesse Tinney, Polly Watkins, Jonathan Wheat, all of Bennington; John Briggs, William Burham, John Buck, Jonas Galusha, John Huntington, James Reid, John Stanley, Jun., of Shaftsbury; Aaron C. Collins, Levi Foot, Jno. Baker, Baker & Judson, Andrew Young of Arlington; Obadiah Dunham, Solomon Wright of Pownal; Rufus Gale, Peter D. Vanderk of Hoosack; James Wilson of Mapletown, New York; Nathan Holman, Jonathan Lewis of Sunderland; Isaac Hurd of Sandgate; Daniel Whitney of Stamford; Abraham Boyd, Gilbert Parmele of Wilmington. Transcribed by Jan

From "The Monitor Herald" March 31, 1922. ORLANDO HASTINGS CIVIL WAR VETERAN DIES MARCH 1922 ON WAY TO TUNNEL CITY, WISCONSIN Orlando Hastings for many years was a well known resident of this vicinity, died on the train while returning to his old home in Tunnel City, Monroe County, WI. For the last few years he lived at the National Soldiers' Home in Los Angeles, California. He lived for many years on the farm between Tomah and Tunnel City and was well known to the entire community. Orlando Hastings was born in Vermont in 1842. Early in the Civil War he enlisted and served honorably. He was for a many years a member of the G.A.R. Post at Tomah. In 1866 he was married to Clarissa Jane West who died in 1881. In 1886 he was married to Christina Simonson who died some years ago. He is survived by 2 daughters, Mrs. Lettie Doolittle of Fish Creek, WI and Mrs. Lydia Bunde of Priest River, Idaho; also by 14 grandchildren. Mr. Hastings departed this life on March 6, 1922 and funeral services were conducted by Rev. G.H. Willett were held from the home of Wm. Kampman, Tunnel City, and from the Tunnel City Methodist Church. Interment was made at Greenfield Cemetery. Transcribed by Ann

Source, Rutland, Vt. Daily Herald--Mon. Nov. 7,1932. POULTNEY, Vt. MRS. MARY HUMPHREY. Nov.6--Mrs. Mary Lewis Humphrey, 86, died yesterday morning at her home on York street. Mrs. Humphrey fell and sustained a broken hip about a week ago from which she never recovered. She had been a resident of Poultney for more than 40 years. She was born March 31, 1846 in Maentwrog, North Wales, the daughter of Hugh and Ellen Thomas Lewis. The funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Welsh church. The burial will be in Hillside Cemetery. Mrs. Humphrey is survived by four sons, Evan and Thomas Humphrey of Granville, N. Y., Humphrey Humphrey of Pennsylvania and Samuel Humphrey of Poultney, and by two daughters, Mrs. Griffith Ellis of Whitehall, N. Y., and Anne Humphrey Jones of Poultney. She was predeceased by her husband Evan Humphrey and daughter Anne Humphrey, both buried in Maentwrog, North Wales, and sons, Owen Humphrey and John L.Humphreys. This is my great grandmother . Joan Humphreys Bixby

Source, Granville, N.Y. Sentinel--Fri. Jan.23, 1914. This article is located on the front page along with a photo of Fayette Potter. PAWLET, VT. THE LATE FAYETTE POTTER. Some Additional Facts Regarding Pawlet's Dead Resident. Fayette Potter of Pawlet (Vt), who died January 13. was born in Wells,(Vt), Sept. 1, 1823, and was therefore over ninety years old. He was the son of Dr. Samuel Potter, who shorty after the latter date located in Pawlet and for many years practiced medicine in that town. From an early age the subject of this sketch was a very studious and apt scholar. He graduated from Union college in 1843 and began the practice of law in Pawlet within a short time. He has had an office there continuously since that time and with occasional absences, spent in travel, was always found ready for business. Mr. Potter was always a remarkably healthy man, ascribing his physical robustness to his love of outdoor pursuits. His garden , in which he did all his work, was always a model of excellence. The illustration accompanying this article is a snapshot of Mr. Potter while at work in the garden with a hoe. He also had a large building in which he grew many varities of grapes , peaches and plums which were not hardy in this climate. An authority on birds of this section of the country, he was constantly consulted by all who were at a loss to name the rare kins occasionally seen and his opinion was accepted as correct. Mr. Potter was also an expert botonist and judge of fruit, especially apples. On a farm which he previously owned near the village, he grew some fine specimens of apples, plums and cherries, and the yard of his late residence is filled with small trees, all in bearing condition. Mr. Potter was seldom idle. When not at his books or in his garden, he devoted his attention to the manufacture of violins and at his death had a large number of excellent instruments of his own make. he was also an expect linguist and could speak and understand many languages. He was reputed to be the wealthiest man in that section of the country, his estate amounting to over $ 100,000. The funeral was held Friday, the Rev. H. L. Kelton officiating. The interment was in the family lot in Mettowee cemetery, Pawlet. ps. You might note some words spelt wrong, I transcribed the article as written.

Source, Granville, N.Y. Sentinel--Fri. Jan. 23, 1914. DANBY FOUR CORNERS, VT. The funeral of Timothy Rowe, who died at the home of his son, Fred, was held at the house Friday afternoon, Rev. Mr. Elms officiating. Burial was in the Maple Grove cemetery. Mr. Rowe was eighty years old and is survived by four sons, Frank Rowe of Grafton, Freelan (sic), Bert and Delmar, and two daughters, Mrs. Libbie Hulett of Dorset and Mrs. Hattie Pelkey of Weston.

Source, Granville, N.Y. Sentinel--Fri. Jan. 23, 1914. MIDDLETOWN SPRINGS, VT. A daughter was born to MR. AND MRS. ROLLIN SCHOLLAR Monday morning, January 19.

Source, Granvlle, N. Y. Sentinel--Fri. Jan. 23, 1914. MIDDLETOWN SPRINGS, VT. A son was born to MR.and MRS. EZRA SHAW, January 20.

Source, Granville, N.Y. Sentinel--Fri. Jan. 23, 1914. POULTNEY, VT. GENERAL NOTES. Miss Helen Newman is ill at her home here. Miss Emma Durkee of Wells visited friends here Tuesday. Miss Mary Kane visited friends in Fair Haven the past week. Miss Sarah Lonnergan of Albany. is visiting relatives here this week. Miss Mabel Smith of Proctor is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. D. Smith. George Grant of East Poultney, who has been seriously ill for some time, is improving. Miss Luella Cook of Middletown Springs was a guest this week of Mrs. Louise Mix. Misses Abbie Johnson and Blodwen Roberts are spending several weeks in Brandon. F. M. Rood, commander of Joyce post, No. 49, G.A.R., was pleasantly surprised Saturday evening at his home on Furnace street by members of the post and their wives and the officers of the Relief corps. Supper was served. The Woman's Christian Temperance union met at the home of Mrs. S. B. Woodworth Wednesday afternoon. Contrary to the usual custom, a collection was taken at this meeting for the worldwide prohibition movement. The funeral of Mrs. John W. Derby, who died Sunday morning, was held at the house Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. L. Robinson officiating. The bearers were James Ripley, Charles Harris, Albert Kilborn, R. G. M. Johnson, William Nathaniel and E. M. Bixby. Miss Sarah Thomas sang two solos during the service at the house. The burial was in Hillside cemetery. A number of Friends and relatives from out of town attended.

Source, Granville, N.Y. Sentinel--Fri. Jan. 23, 1914. AD IN THE GRANVILLE SENTINEL. FARM FOR SALE--Said farm is known as the Nelson Paul farm, consisting of 160 acres, and located in extreme eastern part of Wells (VT) and one-fourth mile from Pawlet (Vt) and Middletown (Vt) highway, EUGENIA PAUL BROMLEY , Granville, N. Y., Dec. 24, 1913.

Source, Granville, N.Y. Sentinel--Fri. Jan.23, 1914. EAST RUPERT, VT. GENERAL NOTES. Root Herrick left Monday for his work in Rupert. Miss Eva Perkins, who has been confined to the house by illness, is better. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Towsley and Mrs. S. F. Adams spent Saturday in Granville. Twenty-two from this place went on a straw ride to Dorset Thursday evening, where they attended the church donation and supper.

Source, Granville, N.Y. Sentinel--Fri. Jan. 23, 1914. FAIR HAVEN, VT. Mrs. R. O. Thomas died at her home in Blissville at 11 o'clock Monday night after a long illness with tuberculosis. She was fifty-seven years old and is survived by her daughter, Nellie, three sons, John,and Rolland of Blissville and William of MIddlebury college, also two brothers, William Walters of Hydeville and John Walters of Crookton, Minn. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon at her late home and the burial will be in Cedar Grove cemetery.

Source, Granville, N.Y. Sentinel--Fri. Jan. 23, 1914. DANBY, VT. GENERAL NOTES. Vivian Brown was in Rutland Sunday. C. E. McIntyre was in Rutland Monday. M. C. White has been appointed health officer for Danby. Nearly everyone has his ice harvested. The ice is plentiful and of the best quality. Mary Risdon, who has been in Massachusetts visiting friends for several weeks has returned home. Gov. Allen M. Fletcher and State Superintendent of Education Mason S. Stone spoke on " Vermont's Educational Future " at Enterprise hall Wednesday evening. Henry Stone will hold an auction at his residence Saturday afternoon to dispose of his personal property. Mr. Stone will move his family to Rutland in the near future.

Source, Granville, N.Y. Sentinel--Fri. Jan. 23, 1914. FAIR HAVEN, VT. ASKS $ 15,000 DAMAGES. Slate Company Sued Because of Death of Employee in Quarry. Joseph Labotte, as administrator of the estate of Louise(sic) Pette of Fair Haven, Vt.,through Philip M. Phelps of Fair Haven as counsel, has brought suit in Rutland (Vt) county court against the Old English Slate company of Fair Haven to recover damages of $15,000, alleging that Mr. Pette met his death through negligence of the defendant company. It is set up in the declaration that while Pette was assisting in raising some heavy blocks of slate from a quarry on April 29, 1913, a block struck some debris near the top of the opening, causing a mass of earth and stone to fall onto Pette and also causing the apparatus to break so that the stone itself fell, crushing the man so that he died next day. Faulty machinery is the ground on which suit is based. Pette is survived by his wife and three children.

Source, Granville, N.Y. Sentinel--Fri. Jan. 23, 1914. NORTH RUPERT, VT. NOTES OF THE WEEK. Chicken-pox still continues to progress here. Sydney Adams of Middletown, called on friends here Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Baker have a little daughter, born January 20. John Lake of Rutland, has been passing a few days at O. P. Black's. Root Herrick began work for P. B. Roberts, January 20 for the coming season. Mrs. James Leach and Mrs. Charlotte Denio returned last week from a visit to New York. The Misses Vera and Thyra Gallup of Pawlet, were over-Sunday guests of their grandmother, Mrs. Gallup.

Source, Granville, N.Y. Sentinel--Fri. Jan. 23, 1914. WEST PAWLET, VT. GENERAL NOTES. Mrs.Owen T. Jones has completed the installing of electricity in her home. W. H. Copeland and wife have gone to Pittsfield, Mass., where Mr. Copeland has a fine position. Edward Beecher has resumed his duties at the creamery, although his ankle stills bothers him considerably. James Clark is attending the poultry show in Montpelier this week, exhibiting a string of his fine Buff Wyandottes. Mrs. Sherman Ayers has been seriously ill, but is improving and their daughter, Dollie has been confined to the house. Dr. Horner attends. The young people of the Baptist society are to hold a measuring sociable at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George M. Beecher Friday evening of this week. All are invited to attend and enjoy the evening.

Source, Granville, N.Y. Sentinel--Fri. Jan. 23, 1914. POULTNEY, VT. GENERAL NOTES. The Poultney basketball team defeated Castleton in that village Saturday evening, 36 to 30. The East Poultney Ladies Aid society has elected the following officers for this year : President, Mrs. Davison; vice President, Miss Francis Marshall ; secretary, Mrs. Benjamin Howe ; directresses, Mrs. E. W. Merriam, Mrs. William Landry, Mrs. Edward Hopper, Mrs. George Parro, Mrs. James Champion ; social committee, Miss Bertha Merriam, Miss Kate Persons, Mrs. George Rogers.

Source, Granville, N.Y. Sentinel--Fri. Jan. 23, 1914. POULTNEY, VT. Mrs. Emma Derby, widow of the late John Derby, one of Poultney's long time, and most esteemed resident, died at her home on Main street Saturday night, aged eighty-six years. She leaves two sons, Clare Derby of Concord, N. H., and William Derby of New York, and one sister, Mrs. Horace Derby of this village.