Compiled by PHILO HALL for the Northfield News

Last week in error we ran the history for the week of February 2. It should have been in this issue so now we run the history for the week of January 26 which should have been run last week. We don’t want you to miss any part of the on-going history of Northfield. It was not Philo’s fault it was the Editor who screwed it up.

125 Years Ago The Northfield News

January 26, 1887 3 cents a copy/ $1.50 a year George H. Richmond, Editor

We notice many complimentary notes in leading daily newspapers of late on the work and progress of Norwich University, and the day may not be far distant when the institution will again stand in number of students and reputation were it was in its best days. The following we clip from the Boston Daily Post:…”Since its establishment in 1819, many men who have attained national prominence have been graduated from this institution, among them Generals Dodge, Buel, Seymour, Wright and Ransom.”

Archbishop Corrigan makes public a statement of the whole controversy between Father McGlynn and his ecclesiastical superiors. The complaint against the priest is of long standing, and he has repeatedly refused demands to retract his utterances and summons to Rome. The Pope has taken the case into his own charge.

Sam Jones, the evangelist, has commenced the task of converting the wicked town of Boston, and is drawing large congregations at each meeting…He has a big job on his hands but tackles it with his usual courage. Sam Jones is not a stylish name but it is likely to be a formidable rival in popularity to baked beans in Boston, the remainder of the season.

100 Years Ago The Northfield News

January 23, 1912 3 cents a copy/ $1.50 a year Fred N. Whitney, Editor

The [University of] Vermont management have objected to the annual football game being played in Norwich territory next fall at Montpelier, because most of the games in their schedule are played with large colleges and away from the Burlington grounds; also because their athletic committee have advised against playing Norwich University in Montpelier again. After a long correspondence between the two managers, the situation has assumed a dubious aspect in regard to the contest being played this year at all. Mgr. H.S. Burwell has interviewed with the N.U. management and other authorities on the hill, who unanimously maintain that under the present circumstances and the relative ability of both elevens that it is only right and just for Norwich to possess the advantage of playing Vermont on their home grounds every other year. Two years ago, the same argument was fought out, and finally settled by a verbal agreement between the respective athletic committees that alternative home games should be played every other year, and Norwich’s first opportunity to enter the game on their own territory was obtained. The victory also went to N. U. 17 to 0. Now that the time for this agreement to come into effect has arrived it is entirely overlooked or ignored by the Vermont management. The cadets have had an uphill fight in football for many years and have at last secured a position and reputation which makes the annual Vermont-Norwich game one of great interest, and this encounter for supremacy, is now attended by a large number of supporters from both colleges, which makes the event a good financial object for the team on whose gridiron the contest takes place... it is natural that the authorities in Burlington should wish the game other their grounds again, but it is also natural that they should appreciate that reasonable just demand from the Norwich manager. The Vermont-Norwich game has been an annual event of such intense interest that it is sincerely hoped the football enthusiasts will not be deprived of attending and watching the result of this spirited competition.

75 Years Ago News & Advertiser

January 28, 1938 5 cents a copy/ $2 a year John E. Mazuzan, Editor

The Funeral Home recently purchased by Kingston and Morse has been completely refurbished and will be open for public inspection Friday afternoon and evening, January 29, 1937. Known as the Dan Davis residence, conveniently and centrally located on Slate Avenue, this home is readily adapted to this purpose. The large rooms opening into one another afford space for a large number of people without sacrificing the home-like atmosphere which is enhanced by the harmony of the deep tone of the carpets, the new furniture and the interior finish of the house. Although the Home is open for inspection at all times, a special effort is being made at this time to acquaint the people with the conveniences of a funeral home.

50 Years Ago News & Advertiser

January 25, 1962 5 cents a copy/ $2 a year John E. Mazuzan, Editor

The Mothers’ March of Dimes for 1962 will be held Wednesday evening, Jan. 31, from 7 to 8 o’- clock. Mrs. R.T. Pollard is chairman in organizing. She will be assisted by two captains, Mrs. Mary Provost and Mrs. Joan Cruikshank. Leslie Seaver will act as treasurer.

Installation of a digital computer in the Engineering and Science Center at Norwich University will be completed this week, it was announced Monday by President Harmon. The multithousand dollar machine is one of the largest computers in Vermont. It will provide Norwich students with the most up-todate apparatus for solving the complex problems of space-age science and engineering education. Known as an IBM Model 1620,…the computer utilizes a paper-tape input; the problems to be put in to it for solution are punched in advance onto a tape, which is then fed rapidly into the machine. The university has hired Miss Jane Webe, who formerly was with the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, as computer director.

25 Years Ago Northfield News

January 29, 1987 25 cents a copy/ $2 a year Erik Nelson, Editor

The Red Mitten Craft Shop will re-open on Monday, Feb. 2. The shop traditionally closes for the month of January each year.

Both incumbent school directors and the selectmen up for reelection have decided not to seek office again, leaving the races for their seats wide open a month and a half before the March 3 town meeting. School Directors Michael Popowski and Kingsley Boyd and Selectman Wallace Aseltine have decided to step down after their terms of office expire in early March.