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Published on
March 25, 2024

TOP OF MT. TABOR SLIDES OFF WITH ROAR DURING STORM

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JULY 23, 1925.
The Rutland Herald

Deluge, Following Cloudburst, Causes Avalanche Which Hurls Itself Down Mountain.
LEAVES PATH OF RUIN
Trees Are Uprooted, Crops Are Damaged, Bridge Crushed and Highways Torn Up

With a roar that could be heard for miles a section of Mount Tabor 15 rods wide and a mile long slide from its age old moorings at noon today following a cloudburst near the summit.
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Published on
March 25, 2024

HANDSOME MEMORIAL. PRESENTED TO DANBY BY VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY, TO BE UNVEILED TODAY—HISTORICAL SERVICES IN CHURCHES TOMORROW

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​THE TROY RECORD.
August 26, 1911

The dedication of the handsome fountain presented to Danby, Vt., by the Village Improvement society, and to which Mrs. K. T. Griffith contributed $250, which was scheduled for last evening, was postponed until today, owing to the inclement weather. The corn roast, which was to take place last night, was also postponed until this evening.
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Published on
March 25, 2024

THREE DAY FISHING TRIP

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A Worcester Party’s Experiences in Vermont Forest Wilds.

Captain David M. Earle and Edward B. Dolliver returned Friday evening from a three days’ fishing trip to Danby, Vt. The severe storm interfered with the fun with the rod, and only allowed a few hours’ fishing, but they had a jolly good time and caught a large quantity of trout in the short time allowed.
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Published on
March 25, 2024

THIS BOMB WAS A SWEET ONE

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​At 2 o’clock yesterday afternoon Mrs. Mary E. Lapham of No. 46 East 67th Street received a parcel.

At 3 o’clock Inspector Owen Eagan was plunging the package in the bathtub.

And at 4 o’clock, after an hour’s gentle handling of the parcel, he brought forth its contents, a bottle of preserved fruits.

Mrs. Lapham is the widow of John L. Lapham, a broker.
Published on
March 25, 2024

‘SUPERMAN’ SILAS GRIFFITH’S LEGEND LIVES AT DANBY’S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE PARTY

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​“You know that Annie Rothman’s on to something with her book on Silas Griffith,” said Billy Beauregard at the close of the annual Silas, Griffith Christmas Tree party here Tuesday night.

“Silas was a good man and this was a wonderful thing that he did,” he said, referring to the lumber baron’s will, which left money for an annual Christmas celebration.
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Published on
March 25, 2024

SPRINGFIELD FARMER, 97, FOUND DEAD IN BED

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Oliver Hadwin Was Native of Danby; Funeral Will Be on Thursday at Home

Springfield, Dec. 5. — Oliver R. V. Hadwin, 97, a farmer, was found dead in bed at his home on Parker hill this morning by his son, John E. Hadwin, with whom he was living. Death is ascribed to heart failure. 
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Published on
March 25, 2024

SPAIN - GRIFFITH

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In the presence only of the family and a few friends, Miss Griffith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Griffith, and Mr. Spain were joined in matrimony by Rev. L. S. Black, pastor of College Hill Presbyterian church. The house was tastefully decorated in yellow and white chrysanthemums. 
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Published on
March 25, 2024

MR. GRIFFITH’S FUNERAL

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​Southern Vermont Mirror
Friday, August 7, 1903

Notwithstanding the unceasing rain on Tuesday, there was a very large attendance at the funeral of Mr. S. L. Griffith, and many people journeyed long distances by rail and team to pay their last sad respects to a beloved relative, former employer, valued business associate, or respected friend.
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Published on
March 25, 2024

S. L. GRIFFITH’S BODY ARRIVES IN DANBY, WHERE FUNERAL WILL BE HELD TUESDAY

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​Saturday, August 1, 1903

Mrs. Silas L. Griffith and Wilber H. Griffith arrived form California this evening with the body of S. L. Griffith, which was taken to his late residence. The funeral will be public at the church Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock. It is expected the remains will be in a condition to be viewed.
Published on
March 25, 2024

S. L. GRIFFITH MEMORIAL LIBRARY DEDICATORY SERVICES

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S. L. Griffith Memorial Library
Dedicatory Services
Wednesday, March 25th, 1908.
2 o’clock p.m.
Congregational Church.
Danby, Vermont.
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