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Newspaper article about wool sales in Worthington and surrounding towns.

Death notice for Nancy Moore Burr (1785-1819). Emphasis on her religious commitment. Language of notice is emotional, lamenting her husband (Jonathan Burr) and orphans left behind.

Two newspaper article describing arrest and sentencing associated with cocaine dealing in the area. Focus on Jeffrey Hartman of Bashan Hill.

Account of redistricting of Western Mass communities. Worthington is included in the "Berkshire District" along with Middlefield, Cummunington, and Plainfield.

Description of court martial, held in Worthington, of William Ward (adjutant.): charges, testimony, and reasons for acquittal.

Obituary for Robert E. Bartlett (1936-2022)

Article about the grisly death of John Adams, age 25, from getting his limbs caught in a bark-removing machine. Left wife and two young children

Two articles from the Pittsfield Sun, the first describing a robbery at the Worthington Post Office,; the second reporting on the interrogation of one of the perpetrators.

Article in the Springfield Union about Hay-Hoe Opera in South Worthington. Mentions Carol Tuttle, Jane Tuttle (both granddaughters) of Russell Cowell) and describes performing in a rural setting.

Black and white photo of Rufus H. Adams driving horse drawn cart with an unidentified man and two women. Written on back "Rufus H. Adams, Worthington Ma. The Adams would spent the winter with the Jones in west worthington

Sepia newspaper photo of circa 20 women sitting on the steps of a country club

Two color photos of Guy Thrasher in the late 1970s

Newspaper article documenting the purchase of 11 Buffington Hill Rd. in 1947 by Dr and Mrs. Durgan. Mentioned in article are William Ward, William Bryant, E. C. Porter, Charles Kilborn and Arthur Capen

Newspaper article about planning and schedule for 1868 celebration of Worthington centennial

Four newspaper articles about competitive squirrel hunting, three focused on the event in Worthington; the earliest one describes the rationale for the event in terms of pest control and preserving the value of crops.

Obituary for Ethan Clark (1825-1897). He was married to Eunice Reed Clark. 8 children. Served as town moderator. Buried in Center Cemetery.

12 photos of Worthington Historical Society ground breaking ceremony

A plaque and ad for the Club Lafayette, located at 1190 Huntington Road (later the Hill-Top Rest Home, and the Schrade residence). Both mention Harold "Hal" Brown's Rhythm Kings band. The plaque is currently (2024) hanging at the Sena Brewery in…

Black and white photo of hemlock tree with diving platforms and climbing rope at pond at Albert's farm

Black and white photo of Alfred W. Trow (1862-1938). Proprietor of the Worthington Inn