125 Years Ago The Northfield News

February 16, 1887 3 cents a copy/ $1.50 a year George H. Richmond, Editor

The Anti-Polygamy bill will probably pass in some form.

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The supreme court of Washington Territory pronounced the woman suffrage law unconstitutional.

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The W. C. T. Union are glad to announce that they have secured Mrs. J. Ellen Foster of Iowa, for an address at Northfield, Tuesday evening, March 1st. No admission will be charged and all are cordially invited to hear Mrs. Foster. They will trust to the generosity of friends for a collection to defray expenses. Mrs. Foster has a national reputation as a temperance worker and speaker and the people will no doubt turn out largely to listen to such a lecturer.

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A great many freight cars have accumulated at points along the line of the Central Vermont - the recent accident interfering temporarily with the movement of cars…The new bridge on the Central Vermont at Hartford is completed and Sunday afternoon it was successfully tested. The trestle work is substantially built and the structure is pronounced to be as safe as any bridge on the road…Trains are beginning to move with regularity again

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The South Boston Railroad officials are strengthening in their determination to fill the places of the strikers by the refusal of the latter to submit the dispute to the State Board of Arbitration. The Cambridge Railroad strike, which began Wednesday, entirely stopped the business of the road.

100 Years Ago The Northfield News

February 13, 1912 3 cents a copy/ $1.50 a year Fred N. Whitney, Editor

informed the newspapers of the state that he has one vacancy for midshipman in the navy for the year of 1912 that may be filled by the appointment of a Vermont boy. In order to treat all fairly Senator Page has asked Dean H. R. Roberts of Norwich University to conduct a suitable examination. Prof. Roberts has signified his willingness and has fixed February 14 and 15 as the days on which the examination will be held at Norwich. The young man who, upon Dean Roberts’ certificate, is shown to have passed the best examination will be recommended by Senator Page for appointment for midshipman. The three having the next highest standing respectively will be appointed as alternates.

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The coal situation which has been pretty bad in town has been relieved somewhat by the dealers receiving some coal. The demand, caused by the extreme cold, has been greater than the supply. At one time last week it looked almost as though there would be a coal famine.

75 Years Ago News & Advertiser

February 18, 1938 5 cents a copy/ $2 a year John E. Mazuzan, Editor

Editor of the News: True citizens must act now to save the Supreme Court of the United States of America. You can and should individually write your Senators and Representatives in Congress that you do not want the Supreme Court of the United States made subservient to the party in power so that it can get any laws passed it wants and you will have no court to protect your rights as citizens. Be vigilant as citizens and as groups of citizens to guard the liberty that you inherited. Ruth H. Parker

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I. Messier, Northfield merchant, underwent a serious operation Friday at the Mayo Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Delores Christmas, R.N., is on duty with him. Dr. B.J.A. Bombard of Burlington, assisted by Dr. Whiting of Northfield.

50 Years Ago News & Advertiser

February 15, 1962 5 cents a copy/ $2 a year John E. Mazuzan, Editor

Northfield faces the frightening prospect of losing its trees. The elms are being attacked by a disease that in a few years could wipe out every elm in this vicinity… the Ladies Reading Circle has embarked on a project to encourage our citizens to cut down and destroy the dead and diseased elms, to spray the good trees, and to replant where trees come down. A Tree Committee has been established, with representatives from the American Legion, the Rotary, the Grange, Town Hall, Norwich, and the businessmen of Northfield to consider ways and means of handling the problem. However, it is only with the full cooperation of the people of Northfield that the trees can be saved.

25 Years Ago Northfield News

February 19, 1987 25 cents a copy/ $2 a year Erik Nelson, Editor

The Planning Commission voted Monday to postpone the hearing for Norwich University’s proposed heliport after a request from William and Wanita Oren, who are against the university’s proposal. Norwich is proposing a heliport for Disney Field and has asked the state Agency of Transportation for a class 3 license. A Norwich spokesman has said that the school would not construct any building and that six helicopters a year would land there. Norwich has used the field to land helicopters although it does not have either a state or town permit…“The only reason Norwich wants a heliport is because a damn general is too lazy to take a car ride form Knapp (Airport) to the school.” said William Oren. Oren also contended that the military helicopters which land at Norwich are armed, and questioned whether the proposed zoning change had to be voted on by the town… (Planning Commission Chairman) Stones said that Norwich would tell the commission what it wants to do at the hearing for the heliport, which was not rescheduled… he did not think the town residents had to vote on any proposed changes regarding the heliport.

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Rep. Micque Glitman of Burlington announced the introduction of legislation amending Vermont’s existing non-discrimination laws to include protection for lesbians and gay men from various forms of discrimination. The bill would cover employment, housing, insurance, child custody, credit and public accommodations… the bill is co-sponsored by 11 House members from throughout the state.