In my collection is an interesting book. It’s a small book with hand-painted covers and leather spine. Printed and sold by Thomas M. Pomroy, Windsor, 1812. Washington Benevolent Society From Wikipedia: “The Washington Benevolent Societies (WBS) were grass-roots political clubs set … Continued
On the lawn of Hugging Bear, next to Chester Historical Society, is a magnificent black walnut tree. This tree is over 100 years old. In the fall, hundreds of walnuts drop to the ground with a loud thud. Gray squirrels … Continued
Some will remember Bill and Marjorie Orcutt. The Orcutts were a wealthy family who originally lived where Stone Hearth Inn is. Bill’s grandfather was John C. Orcutt. John C. Orcutt was experimenting with different hybrid corns in the early 1900s. … Continued
Chester’s Alumni parade was held June 10 under favorable skies. Jon Clark and the Alumni Association did another great job. It’s all done by volunteers. As usual, I walked in the parade dressed in my Civil War uniform, representing the … Continued
Last week, I submitted a story written by Dorothy Canfield Fisher. Her friend, Walter Hard, was another Vermont writer. Walter lived in Manchester, Vt. On the dust jacket of “Salt of Vermont,” by Walter Hard, 1931, is this introduction: “A … Continued
From Dorothy Canfield Fisher: Henry LaBatt’s Stroke Arlington, [Vt.] of the twentieth century has not at all lost its habit of turning small everyday chance happenings into a good-humored laugh, which passes around the community and ends by leaving in … Continued
Memorial Day is upon us. I wasn’t in the service, but I am very patriotic. Perhaps had I served I would have a different opinion. Memorial Day has always been a holiday close to me. I think most readers know … Continued
The 2023 Chester Fishing Derby was held this past Saturday, May 13, at the Chester Reservoir. As usual, George Wilson was set up registering kids for prizes. The weather was perfect, other than a brisk wind blowing down the reservoir. … Continued
Frank Kendall has joined his ancestors. Frank was born in 1936, living his entire life in the area. Frank was well known. At 17, he and his mother began raising Toy Fox Terriers to sell. For 70 years, Frank raised … Continued
South of Chester on Route 103, turn onto Upper Bartonsville Road. Near the end you’ll see Cambridgeport Road. This is a pleasant drive. Pay attention and you’ll see the sign with this article. John Dorand I didn’t know John … Continued