125 Years Ago

The Northfield News

December 3, 1884 3 cents a copy/ $1.50 a year

Geo. H Richmond, editor

The slate mill has been closed for the winter.

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John P. Davis has recently put up a building for the storage of phosphate, etc. at the Center.

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The old turn-table in the railroad yard is being removed this week.

100 Years Ago

The Northfield News

December 7, 1909

3 cents a copy/$1.25 year

Fred N. Whitney, editor

A bad accident occurred at the railroad crossing just south of the passenger station in Northfield about six o'clock Saturday evening, whereby Hugh Murray, who claimed Barre as his home, had his right leg crushed and but for the timely assistance of John Kennedy would surely have been ground to death under a freight car...About six oclock he attempted to cross the railroad track south of the Central Vermont passenger station having come from Water street way. A broken freight train was backing up and evidently he did not notice it or miscalculated the distance for he was struck by the car and thrown into the track. The car wheels passed over his right leg just below the knee mangling it in a frightful manner. John Kennedy was on the west side of the track and saw the car strike Murray, and as he went onto the rail Mr. Kennedy grabbed the man and pulled him out or otherwise it is believed he would have been drawn further under the wheels and his life crushed out. He was taken as soon as possible to the passenger station and Dr. Shaw summoned, who checked the flow of blood and made the victim as comfortable as possible. Selectmen Carpenter and Andrews thought it advisable to remove him to Heaton hospital in Montpelier. A freight train was scheduled north and arrived a short time after the accident. Murray was taken into the caboose and accompanied to the hospital by Dr. Shaw, arriving there about two hours after the accident. It was found necessary to amputate the leg about half way between the knee and thigh and this was accomplished as soon as practicable. It is thought that he will recover. Murray is about 52 years of age and has no family. It was reported that he was intoxicated at the time of the accident but several who saw him say it is not true, although he had two or three packages of liquor with him which he evidently intended to take to Barre.

75 Years Ago NEWS AND ADVERTISER

December 6, 1934

5 cents a copy, $2 a year

John E. Mazuzan, editor

At the I.O.O.F. Temple, Northfield, public whist party next Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock.

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There will be a whist party at the Legion Home Friday evening.

50 Years Ago

NEWS AND ADVERTISER

December 3, 1959

5 cents a copy, $2 a year

John E. Mazuzan, editor

Miss Jeanne Beauvais, internationally known lyric soprano, will give a concert in the high school auditorium Saturday night at 8 o'clock. Billed as a "Festival of Song," the event is sponsored by the several societies of St. John's Parish. Miss Beauvais currently is starring on Broadway in "The Boy Friend," An announcement issued by the Rev. Donald V. Morrison, assistant pastor at St. John's Church, included the following statements: "A rare opportunity has come our way for a real musical treat. Miss Jeanne Beauvais, with critical acclaim from the Edinburgh Festival, Salzburg, London, Vienna, Rome, and New York in her wake, will sing in Northfield Saturday night. Her versatility is attested by her success on both the operatic and musical comedy stage.

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Preparations for the performance of Handel's Christmas oratorio, "The Messiah," at Norwich University Armory Tuesday evening, Dec. 8, are nearly completed, John T. Borowicz, the conductor said today. The performance, which will mark the debut of the newly formed Vermont Philharmonic Orchestra under Mr. Borowicz's direction, will make use of a cast of 103 persons. These will include the Norwich University Glee Club of 37 male voices, the Trinity College choir of 37 feminine voices, 24 of the new orchestra's 45 instrumentalists and five vocal and instrumental soloists. Prof. Borowicz is director of music at Norwich University.

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At a joint meeting Monday night of the school board with the citizen's committee to study the elementary schools, the one point unanimously agreed upon was that "something needs to be done." The problem,...is one of over-crowding...

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If small black spots jump before your eyes, you might examine your dog or cat for fleas before you see your oculist, according to Dr. George MacCollom, extension entomologist. He said: "Fleas that are inside the house now will live all winter. They will feed on household pets, and people too, if the get hungry enough. Even though you're not sensitive to flea bites, friends or relatives who visit you over the holidays may prove violently allergic to them. As fleas particularly like sofas, chairs, and carpets, your guests wont appreciate your hospitality of you fail to take preventative measures."...A 10 per cent DDT dust or four per cent Malathion dust gives the best control of fleas on dogs. For cats, however, use only rotenone. It is the only safe chemical for pussy...After treating your pets, leave them outside until the fleas drop off. This may take all day...Remember to dust or spray the yard as well as areas inside the house where your pets play or sleep. Also vacuum the rugs, chairs and sofa.

25 Years Ago

NORTHFIELD NEWS

December 6, 1984 25 cents a copy, $2 a year

Erik Nelson, editor

A Montpelier lawyer has started a fund-raising campaign to buy an original letter written by George Washington to Congressman Joseph Jones. David Kelley has started the campaign to buy the letter which is about Vermont's efforts to become a state. The letter is dated Feb 121, 1783 and is scheduled to auctioned at Christie's in New York City on December 14. It is expected to bring $14,000 to $18,000. Vermont became the 14th state in 1791. If the bid is successful, the letter will be donated to the state's archives.