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Published on
March 25, 2024

DEEP IN DANBY WORKERS MINE THE WORLD’S LARGEST UNDERGROUND MARBLE QUARRY

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By Bruce Edwards

The back road off route 7 winds up the mountain just south of the village of Danby. A small sign that could easily be missed points the way to the destination.

The road passes by a few isolated homes that at one time may have been “company homes.” A little bit farther a turn-off area is covered with crushed marble indicating to the visitor that he is near the end of his journey.
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Published on
March 25, 2024

FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MARY ELIZABETH GRIFFITH

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​Funeral Services for Mary Elizabeth Griffith, 85, of Danby, who died Nov. 19 at her home were conducted Wednesday at the Zion Episcopal Church in Manchester Center by the Rev. Robert Clayton.

Bearers were John B. Griffith Jr., Vollie T. Griffith, Edward Griffith and John Nichols of Danby, Wallace R. Falzo of Troy, N.Y. and Edward Bartholomew of Glens Falls, N.Y.

Burial was in Scottsville Cemetery in Danby.
Published on
March 25, 2024

DANBY VENTS ABOUT RAINBOW GATHERING

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By Dan Colton

Around 40 residents gathered at the fire department Tuesday night to discuss the influx of visitors arriving at the Rainbow Gathering of Living Light, located nearby in Mount Tabor’s Green Mountain National Forest.
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Published on
March 25, 2024

DOWN THE RIVER AND BACK

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Flooded history space to reopen
By Emily Cutts

Almost five years after Tropical Storm Irene took the Mount Tabor-Danby Historical Society down the Millbrook, the organization is set to open its doors.

The new space at the S.L. Griffith Library at 74 South Main St. will hold an open house from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.
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Published on
March 25, 2024

THE CHARCOAL BURNERS OF THE GREEN MOUNTAINS

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It was grim Death who introduced us to the charcoal burners; and, although his presence is seldom welcomed, yet, in this instance, we were indebted to him for one of the pleasant reminiscences of our summer’s vacation.
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Published on
March 25, 2024

TOWN OF DANBY ANGERED OVER LOSS OF PET DEER

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The destructive force of the hunter hit the townspeople of Danby, October 28, especially the John Corey family, with tremendous impact when the town pet, Bambi, a deer named for the storybook counterpart, was killed by the bow and arrow of an out of state hunter. 
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Published on
March 25, 2024

PUBLIC WHIPPING AT DANBY 4 CORNERS

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By Netanel Crispe

During a hot, summer day in Danby, Vermont, a surveyor en route from New York took respite in the confines of Mr. Abraham Chase’s tavern, situated one mile south of Danby 4 Corners. His decision to do so would ultimately be one he was soon to regret. Having had his fill of refreshments, he made his way to the exit with the intention of continuing on his mission to survey the town and its neighbors. 
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Published on
March 15, 2024

20 LIBRARIANS PRESENT.Guests of S. L. Griffith Library of Danby—Interesting Papers.

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​The Rutland Herald
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1916.
20 LIBRARIANS PRESENT.
Guests of S. L. Griffith Library of Danby—Interesting Papers.

About 20 visiting librarians met yesterday afternoon at Danby and Miss Lucy D. Cheney of this city, in charge of the Rutland Free library, attended the sessions which were held in the Congregational church, the visitors being guests of the S. L. Griffith library of Danby.
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Published on
March 15, 2024

AGED CITIZENS TAKE PART IN DANBY’S CELEBRATION

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​​AUGUST 23, 1911.
THE TROY RECORD.
AGED CITIZENS TAKE PART IN DANBY’S CELEBRATION
Six Brothers, Whose Ages Aggregate More Than 420 Years, Receive Returning Relatives–.Other Old Residents of Town.

The Danby sesqui-centennial is having ideal weather conditions. Yesterday the sun was warm, but the air was dry and pleasant. 
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Published on
March 15, 2024

GROOM IS 66, BRIDE 65

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​GROOM IS 66, BRIDE 65.
J.. Raiche of Danby Goes to Manchester, N. H., For Bride.
(Special to The Herald.)

Danby, May 18.—Adolph J. Raiche of this town, 66 years old, and Mrs. Harriet Des Viens of Manchester, N. H., 65, were married Monday at the latter city by Rev. L. J. A. Doucet. A reception was given for them at Manchester Tuesday evening, 40 relatives being present. They arrived yesterday in this town where Mr. Raiche is employed, a reception being planned for them here.

Both have been married before and each has four children living, all of Mr. Raiche’s being married, while all but one of Mrs. Raiche’s are married. Mrs. Raiche’s first husband was killed about 30 years ago. The first Mrs. Raiche died about five years ago.
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