The title of my weekly column is, “Local History.” As you know, I usually write about something of local history or interest. But my interests are much broader than just local history. So this week I stray some. I hope … Continued
Here’s an appropriate article for Memorial Day. It is written by Richard Fenton of Springfield. Memorial Day is much more than a barbecue. Memorial Day gives us a chance to pause, reflect, and be thankful for the freedom won by … Continued
CHESTER, Vt. – This past Saturday, May 15, was the Chester Fishing Derby at Chester Reservoir. It was a warm morning, with bright sun. George Wilson was there from the Chester Rod & Gun Club, registering kids for the derby. … Continued
CHESTER, Vt. – This past Saturday May 15, family and friends paid tribute to Bernard Mowrey on his reaching the age of 104. Bernard was in fine form and wearing his WWII cap. The Legion Color Guard stood behind him. … Continued
I think most readers know I’m a Chester native. There are those older than me, living amongst us, who can remember further back than I. To these folks, I bow. Growing up in Chester, I learned by listening to Chester … Continued
Here’s another newspaper clipping from Mary Harris’ scrapbook. It dates to 1907. I found the technical language used to describe different jobs particular to the quarrying industry, interesting. The Davis Quarry is up Quarry Road in Chester. In West Cemetery … Continued
Below is a story I wrote several years ago for my own amusement. Time got away from me this past weekend. Danny and I went to the postcard show on Saturday. Next thing I knew, it was time for another … Continued
Recently, the Chester Historical Society received a wonderful donation of historical artifacts from a lady in Halifax, Nova Scotia. A former Chester resident, last living in Nova Scotia, requested that her early family documents were returned home to the Chester … Continued
Below is a newspaper clipping I found in Mary Harris’ scrapbook. It dates to 1929. Some of the details are interesting. Fletchers observe 68th wedding date Chester Couple Were Married in 1861 in House They Still Occupy. (Special to … Continued
My article on water pipe last week generated a lot of questions and comments about balsam pump logs. I know balsam trees well. My father and I cut a lot of pulpwood in the early 1960s in Shrewsbury. I was … Continued