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The destructive force of the hunter hit the townspeople of Danby, October 28, especially the John Corey family, with tremendous […]

It was grim Death who introduced us to the charcoal burners; and, although his presence is seldom welcomed, yet, in

Flooded history space to reopen By Emily Cutts Almost five years after Tropical Storm Irene took the Mount Tabor-Danby Historical

By Dan Colton Around 40 residents gathered at the fire department Tuesday night to discuss the influx of visitors arriving

Funeral Services for Mary Elizabeth Griffith, 85, of Danby, who died Nov. 19 at her home were conducted Wednesday at

By Bruce Edwards The back road off route 7 winds up the mountain just south of the village of Danby.

By Charles Leave Start with the statistics: The Danby Quarry covers 19 acres, all of it underground; it has been

By Jo-Anne Mackenzie “It wasn’t uncommon to see 100 men in this place 15 or 20 years ago,” said Butch

European Conglomerate Signs Long-Term Lease By Bruce Edwards Already a shadow of its former self, the 122-year-old Vermont Marble Co.

By Tyler Reach June 13, 1963 A supply of survival rations and water containers was delivered here yesterday and deposited

By Marchen Skinner March 23, 1966 Danby Imperial marble taken from Vermont Marble Company’s 15-acre underground quarry here has been

What is believed to be the largest block of marble every quarried on the North American continent was removed from

By Mary Gilbert Smith Mount Aeolus, also called Dorset mountain and Green Peak, might have been appropriately named Marble mountain.

Free Press & Times Burlington, November 30, 1898 A pleasant feature of the forenoon session of the Senate was the

At a meeting of the Congregational Church and Society held last evening, it was decided to make some needed repairs

Proctor Firm Cuts 250-Ton Block of Marble From Mountain in Danby Preparations are being made by workers of the Vermont

Word has been received in Rutland the death of William H. Riddle, aged 58 years, of Brookline, Mass., a former

A special service of appreciation was given by the Congregational church of Danby, this morning at 10:45, to commemorate the

Mrs. S. L. Griffith, of Danby, Vt., is the proud possessor of an interesting record of a Salem town meeting

The Troy Record August 22, 1911 Danby Greeting Its Returning Natives and Combining Old Home Week Features With Historical Pageant

The Troy Press Troy, NY, Saturday, July 25, 1903 The death at San Diego Cal., this week of Silas L.

Receive an Enthusiastic Welcome CANDIDATE SPEAKS ON PRESENT ISSUES Decorated with cedar sprigs, silk flags and badges, 112 Vermonters marched

The Rutland Herald Monday, June 13, 1898. Work of Enlarging the Hatchery of S. L. Griffith, Mount, Tabor The Bennington

JULY 23, 1925. The Rutland Herald Deluge, Following Cloudburst, Causes Avalanche Which Hurls Itself Down Mountain. LEAVES PATH OF RUIN

THE TROY RECORD. August 26, 1911 The dedication of the handsome fountain presented to Danby, Vt., by the Village Improvement

A Worcester Party’s Experiences in Vermont Forest Wilds. Captain David M. Earle and Edward B. Dolliver returned Friday evening from

At 2 o’clock yesterday afternoon Mrs. Mary E. Lapham of No. 46 East 67th Street received a parcel. At 3

“You know that Annie Rothman’s on to something with her book on Silas Griffith,” said Billy Beauregard at the close

Oliver Hadwin Was Native of Danby; Funeral Will Be on Thursday at Home Springfield, Dec. 5. — Oliver R. V.

In the presence only of the family and a few friends, Miss Griffith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles M.

Southern Vermont Mirror Friday, August 7, 1903 Notwithstanding the unceasing rain on Tuesday, there was a very large attendance at

Saturday, August 1, 1903 Mrs. Silas L. Griffith and Wilber H. Griffith arrived form California this evening with the body

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

Burlington Daily Free Press Burlington, July 21, 1903 A telegram was received this morning from Mrs. S. L. Griffith at

Was Born in the Town of Danby—Made a Fortune in the Lumber Business Biographical Sketch. Danby, July 22 — Silas

Recent Small Blazes Near Stage in Rear of Dancehall Recalled ANNUAL ROAD SHOW PERFORMANCE OFF Famous ‘Bill Bond’ Dances Held

August 25, 1911 The Troy Record Aged Men and Women of Danby Take Part in One Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary

Joseph Raiche, well known Danby farmer, died at his home here this morning. Funeral services will be held at St.

Silas L. Griffith, of Danby, Vermont, whose death at National City, California, on Tuesday, was announced in The Tribune yesterday,

Mrs. Emily A. Hadwen, widow of George A. Hadwen, died at her home in South Wallingford Saturday morning. She is

The Granville Sentinel Granville, N.Y., Friday, September 16, 1898. S. L. Griffith has closed a contract with the New Home

Mrs. Mary H. Tiel died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Katie T. Griffith, last Saturday morning, after an

Friday, July 31, 1903 Southern Vermont Mirror It is expected that the remains, of Mr. S. L. Griffith, accompanied by

Only the Provisions of the Will Which Relate to Public Affairs Made Known as Yet. The public bequests of the

The Woman’s Missionary society was entertained on Friday afternoon by Mrs. K. T. Griffith and Miss Emma Rising. There was

Mrs. Mary Griffith, 61 years old, died at her home here last evening at 9 o’clock as the result of

Vermont’s lumber king, S. L. Griffith of Danby, is enjoying a trip abroad. He wrote home from Monte Carlo that

Thursday, April 2, 1908 Southern Vermont Mirror The interest and appreciation with which the residents of Danby have received the

Thursday, March 26, 1908 Southern Vermont Mirror Library Dedicated. The dedication services of the Griffith Memorial Library was held at

Thursday, March 26, 1908 The Rutland Herald The exercises this afternoon opened with music by the orchestra, following which Rev.

December 10, 1903 Leslie’s Weekly SANTA CLAUS has taken to himself a side-partner up in the town of Danby, Vt.,

DANBY, Jan. 16.—Silas L. Griffith of this place has purchased the land surrounding Lake Griffith, lying in the mountains east

Joyce Kilmers poem, “Trees,” and a bronze marker was then placed before a beautiful young tree planted on the lawn

John B. Stearns has returned from Philadelphia, to which city he accompanied the body of Miss Eleanor W. Tiel, sister

Full Title: IN OUR OWN STATE. S. L. GRIFFITH’S FUNERAL AT DANBY. Very Large Attendance at Services. MANY UNABLE TO

Friday, July 31, 1903 Southern Vermont Mirror Absorbed in his business, oppressed by its care, He was seized by disease,

Hon. S. L. Griffith of Danby, Vt., who is making a tour in the East., is evidently a fish and

November 7, 1898. A Remarkable Industry Located In Danby When the Contemplated Plans Are Carried Out 15 Tons of Trout

GRIFFITH—TIEL—On Saturday, Aug 1, 1890, by the Rev. James Shrigler, SILAS L. GRIFFITH. Danby, Vermont, and KATIE M. TIEL, Phileda.

GRIFFITH—At Palm Hill Ranch San Diego county, July 21st, 1901, Silas L. Griffith, a native of Vermont, aged 66. Friends

S. L. Griffith’s new mill, known as the Tarbell mill, was burned to the ground Tuesday afternoon, together with all

The honor of your presence is requested at the dedication of the S. L. Griffith Memorial Library on Wednesday, March

While sojourning at Lake Griffith with the “boys” lately, Silas told a story on himself that greatly amused those who

My Dear Sir:- Your letter of recent date was received in due season. I enclose a little clipping taken from

Mr. Griffith Entertains. The Danby Senator Gives Some Rutland Gentlemen a Day’s Outing. Through the courtesy of Senator Silas L.

FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 1902 The walks and driveways about the residence of Mr. S. L. Griffith were last week newly

Southern Vermont Mirror. FRIDAY, JULY 4, 1902 Mr. S. L. Griffith was able to take his first carriage ride since

The Rutland Herald TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22 1898. GREEN MOUNTAIN TROUT. Silas Griffith to Enlarge His Trout Preserves at Mount Tabor.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 1903 The Future of Mr. Griffith’s Business. Until after the probate of Mr. Griffith’s will nothing concerning

Burlington Daily Free Press BURLINGTON, AUGUST 3, 1903. FUNERAL ON TUESDAY. Body of S. L. Griffith Has Arrived in Danby

JULY 30, 1903. RUTLAND EVENING NEWS J.Harry Engels of this city has been engaged to take charge of the music

Vermont Floridians are Flocking to the Green Mountain State By Michael Strauss While driving down Route 7 in Manchester, Vt.,

FLAMES DESTROY ACKERT BUILDING IN DANBY VILLAGE Rutland and Other Places Send Apparatus to Help Fight Raging Fire. STRUCTURES BURN

AUGUST 24, 1911. FAMILY DINNER ATTENDED BY ONE THOUSAND PERSONS, Unique Feature of Danby’s Great Celebration -Tables Placed in Apple

EUGENE MCINTYRE BURIED AT DANBY (Special to The Herald.) DANBY, July 21.—Largely attended funeral services for Eugene McIntyre, who died

DEDICATE GRIFFITH LIBRARY, Fitting Exercises at Danby as New Building is Thrown Open. Mayor Bigelow of Burlington, Speaker of the

THE RUTLAND HERALD. THURSDAY, JULY 23, 1903. DEATH OF SILAS L. GRIFFITH. Dies at San Diego, Cal, After a Long

Death Of Harry E Griffith. After a painful and severe sickness of three weeks, Harry E. son of S. L.

Danby Goes to Top of Three-Star Honor List Danby has topped the county’s three-star honor roll with a four-star record.

DANBY SPLIT OVER CONGDON ACTION Attempt to Commit Man to Institution For Insane, Results In Political Fight That Ousts Town

Southern Vermont Mirror. FRIDAY, JULY 24, 1903 DANBY’S GREAT LOSS By the Death of Hon. S. L. Griffith Danby Has

THE TROY RECORD. AUGUST 28, 1911. DANBY’S CELEBRATION. Program Concludes With Unveiling of Monument and Big Corn Roast-Special Services in

DANBY AND MT. TABOR. Danby, Vt., which is located at the extreme southern part of Rutland county and on the

AUGUST 4, 1925. DANBY LIBRARY HOLDS RECORD IN THIS COUNTY (Special Correspondence) Danby, Aug 3.—Danby is a small town as

The Rutland Herald SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1897. A DANBY FISH HATCHERY. Fingerling Trout to Be Placed In State Waters. S.

By MARGARET BUCHOLT The downtown Danby renaissance, a quiet affair that started three years ago with the restoration of one

By YVONNE DALEY DANBY — A group of Danby residents has purchased six empty buildings in the heart of downtown

1761 Danby, Vermont 1911 You are hereby cordially invited to be present at our Old Home Week Celebration commemorating the

DANBY. At a meeting of Mrs. S. L Griffith’s Sunday school class held March 11, the following was adopted: Whereas,

The Brandon Union FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16. 1898. On another page of this issue we print a communication from our Mt.

OCTOBER 6, 1894. CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR AN ANNUAL CONVENTION AT DANBY. Evangelical Work in Rutland County. EVENING ADDRESS BY REV. DR.

Burlington Daily Free Press BURLINGTON, AUGUST 5, 1943 FUNERAL OF S. L. GRIFFITH. A Large Gathering of Vermonters, Townsmen and

Burlington Daily Free Press BURLINGTON, JULY 27, 1903. FUNERAL OF S. L. GRIFFITH Will Be Held in Danby Tuesday. Aug.

By Yvonne Daley Special to The Globe DANBY, Vt. — In the late 1800s, a lumber king named Silas L.

BANK DIRECTORS ADOPT RESOLUTION The board of directors of the Rutland County National bank has adopted the following resolution on

Cambridge Transcript. R. BRUSH. O. L. BOURN, PUBLISHERS AND PROPRIETORS. Entered at the Post-office at Cambridge, Vt., as Second Class

The Argus ALBANY, N. Y., JULY 3, 1893. Freed from the cares of official life by the expiration of his

ONE OF THE PARTY. AUGUST 27. 1898. The Herald prints a communication in regard to the senatorial candidacy, of Mr.

LUDLOW, VERMONT The Vermont Tribune. FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 1898. We had received an interesting article describing a visit to Danby

April 11, 1902. Groton, Vt.. A Noted Vermonter. Hon. S. L. Griffith of Danby, who was in town last week