Today In Brattleboro History

Historic events for Jul 9

1846 Green Mountain Spring

Monthly publication of The Green Mountain Spring by Robert Wesselhoeft, M.D. announced, devoted to discussions and information concerning popular and medical uses of water.

1880 Crowell Recuperating

Mr. George E. Crowell, editor of The Household, is recuperating his health at the White Mountains.

1920 Beacon Shows Carnival at Island Park

Harry R. Vickers and assistants, representing the Beacon Shows, are in town today making arrangements for a carnival to be held on Island park throughout next week.

1920 Brattleboro’s Chautauqua

Tickets for Brattleboro’s Chautauqua, to be held from August 17 to 23 this year, have been received at the office of the Chamber of Commerce.

1897 Canadian Colored Jubilee Singers and Imperial Orchestra Perform

The Canadian colored jubilee singers and Imperial orchestra gave a first-class entertainment in the Baptist church Monday before an audience of 300 or more.The trombone soloist was the favorite instrumentalist. The concert was under the auspices of the ladies’ society.

1886 Post Office Totals for 1885

During the fiscal year ended June 30th, there were sold at the local post office 251,865 two-cent stamps, 106,900 stamped envelopes and 91,850 postal cards. Over 116.5 tons of papers were mailed to regular subscribers.

1886 Recording Angel Petition

Persons desiring to sign the petition for the Recording Angel to be placed on the soldier’s monument can have an opportunity by calling at Chapin’s drug store.

1875 J. Retting Making Furniture in Dull Times

J. Retting & Co. continue the manufacture of furniture at their shop on Flat street in spite of the dull times. About twenty men are employed at present.

1875 Waite’s Hen Colony

Waite’s hen colony, on the island, has a present population of about 1,200 and is still on the increase.

1859 New Reading Room Opens

A reading room has been opened in the building formerly occupied by the Bank of Brattleboro, in the rear of Judge Kellog’s office, which will prove an attraction to our own citizens and to strangers visiting Brattleboro.