125 Years Ago

The Northfield News

May 14, 1885 3 cents a copy/ $1.50 a year

Geo. H Richmond, editor

Memorial Day General Orders No. 15. In accordance with Rules and Regulations, May 30th will be observed as Memorial Day. As defined by resolution of the Eighteenth Annual Encampment, it will be kept sacred to the memory of our heroic dead. Let no idle merrymaking mar its consecrated hours. Twenty years have passed since our last Grand Review. The death roll of years has added tens of thousands to the half million graves we left behind. The daily tolling bell, the freshly knotted crepe, the muffled drum, the slow and solemn procession, tell how fast our comrades join the silent ranks above. One by one a gallant leader languishes upon his couch of pain, and over myriads of homes the death angel hovers darkly. Hallowed be the day that brings such solemn thoughts as these. Our comrades sleep well. No tear can disturb their profound slumber; no perfume of flowers make their rest more sweet. But wherever Memorial day is observed there rises a higher ideal of American valor, a holier care for the men who saved the Union.

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The Central Vt. railroad will offer very low rates to those wishing to attend the National Encampment, G.A.R., at Portland, Me. next month. The rate from Northfield and return, $4.50.

100 Years Ago

The Northfield News

May 10, 1910 3 cents a copy/$1.25 year

Fred N. Whitney, editor

Not a can of milk has been loaded at this station for the Boston dealers since May 1, when they attempted to reduce the price. The car goes through each day as usual and while it carried a little storage milk and a few cans which it was able to pick up along the line the past week, it looked as if it must be run at a considerable loss to the dealers. In the meantime the farmers are taking care of their milk at the creamery or otherwise and realizing as much or more than when they sold for shipment to Boston...At present the majority of the farmers are using the milk in their dairies where butter can be made to sell at from 28 to 30 cents per pound, cheese and cream also finding a profitable sale. The sale of the butter, cheese and cream will be more to their advantage than sending the milk to Boston even at winter rates.

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Those who enjoy a rousing good comedy play by a strong company will find an evening of enjoyment at Guild hall, next Friday night, when "A Husband on Salary" will be presented.

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A May dance was held in the Armory hall, Friday evening under the auspices of the Northfield grange. There was a large number in attendance and all report a pleasant time. Music for dancing was furnished by the grange orchestra, which seems to be distinguishing itself.

75 Years Ago NEWS AND ADVERTISERMay

9, 1935

5 cents a copy, $2 a year

John E. Mazuzan, editor

The state Highway Department last week awarded to the Troy Paving Co. of Glens Falls, N.Y., the contract for the construction of three tenths of a mile of cement highway on Main Street in the village of Northfield. The Troy contractors are known in Northfield through their work the past two years on the Gulf Road, submitted the lowest bid, $16,146.65. They were $400 under the Burrington Co. of Bennington. The contract specifies that work shall start next Wednesday and be competed in two months. It is estimated the job will provide work for about 40 local men at minimum wages or 40 cents per hour. The Village Water Department the past week has been changing the water shutoffs over which the new road will pass.

• "Betty, the Girl O' My Heart" will be presented by the Senior Class of Northfield High School at the Norwich Armory Friday evening, May 10 at 8 o'clock...The cast: Bertha White, Jane French, Robert McCauley, Marjorie Grundy, Frances Wills, Irene Fernandez, Robert Stone, Lloyd Trombley. Music during the play will be furnished by the N.H.S. Orchestra. A very enjoyable evening is promised for all who attend. A dance will take place immediately after the play with music by the Rhythm Kings.

50 Years Ago NEWS AND ADVERTISER

May 12, 1960

5 cents a copy, $2 a year

John E. Mazuzan, editor

Maj. Gen. Ernest N. Harmon, president of Norwich University gave a talk on "Norwich Present and Future" at last week's Rotary Club meeting. He outlined what had been accomplished at Norwich during his 10 years as president. He cited an increase in the student body and faculty. He also stated that more scholarships are needed, and he informed the Rotarians that four class clubs will be in operation at the start of the fall term. Col. Michael Popowski was in charge of the program. The meeting was held at the Margaret Holland Inn with Leon Parks, president-elect, presiding and 29 members present.

25 Years Ago

NORTHFIELD NEWS

May 9, 1985 25 cents a copy, $2 a year

Erik Nelson, editor

Roxbury Elementary School Teacher Richard Smith recently enjoyed a bit of notoriety when he became one of four state finalists in NASA's nationwide search for two teachers who will have the opportunity to travel on the space shuttle.

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Alison Bruce, a Roxbury resident and freshman at Northfield High School, walked off with the first place award in the Freshman Division of UVM's new writing contest for high school students... Alison beat out almost 30,000 applicants for the $1,000 prize...The soft spoken freshman admits to enjoying writing a great deal, although it appears to be a close runner up to her love of the piano. (Mary) Denny (who is Alison's writing teacher) remembered that it was as she sat outside Alison's piano lesson and read her account of a fictional music recital, she thought to herself that Alison might actually have a chance at the prize. Alison enjoys the essay form although she admits that she is never satisfied with her work...Asked whether she plans on entering the contest again she perked up, smiled and said yes.