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Editorial in the September 29, 2000, Hampshire Gazette opposing fine of $1000 issued against Highway Superintendent Ernest (Ernie) Nugent, for purchasing a woodchipper for the town from his brother Albert (Bert) Nugent, Jr. in 1998. Fine was issued…

Contains 9 brown envelopes and some loose articles of interest and relevance to the life of Worthington resident, Arthur Capen. Some materials relevant to Worthington, others to Northampton and other communities.

Article about home offered to Norman Hollowell, principal of the Russell H. Conwell Elementary School in 1955 to keep him and his wife in town. Shown in photograph are Mrs.Hallowell, Ray Magargal, Mrs. Barton, Mrs. Lewis Zarr, Mrs. Carl (Ida_…

From 'Memories of Fifty Years Ago, by Sgt. Harold E. Brown, attached 20 Armored Division. 'Brownie' writes about March 1945, World War II. 'It was a sunny day in France. . . . in Perriers-sur-Andelle.

"The Youth's Companion," Boston, Thursday June 2, 1881. Published by Perry Mason Company. Features a story by Harriet Beecher Stowe.

Black and white photo 'Across the Mowing to the East,' on back: View from Farmhouse--east. Worthington, July 1904, H.L.P. R. (Harriet Rice). Also: W.G. Rice opposite Main House.

Sepia photograph showing unidentified woman standing looking at trees from back door porch. On front ''The Maples' June 1904 - Locust in Bloom'. On back: Worthington, The Maples, June 1904, When the Locust Blooms. H.L.P.R.' [Harriet Rice]. The Maples…

Black and white photograph. Written on back: 'Chester Ripley - 1904 - May - H. L. P. R' . Also written: 'One of W. G. Rice's horses' . Mounted on gray cardboard.

Black and white photograph showing 'The Barn Raising at The Farm. May 1903'. William G. Rice farm at 168 Old North Rd. Barn demolished in 1929. It was across the road from the main house. (later Vaughn, then Downey) Enlarged from small Kodak taken by…

Black and white photograph showing 'Bale' [dog] at the Hollyhock Door, farmhouse, 1902. Waiting to be let in to his master's room. At 'The Farm', 168 Old North Rd. On gray cardboard backing.

Black and white photograph on gray background with labels: 'William Rice fishing in Upper Dam - West Chesterfield - 1904 - H. L. P. R.' Two photos.

Black and white photograph on gray cardboard showing 'The Farm: Apple Gathering, September' At the time of the photograph it was owned by William G. Rice and Harriet L. P. Rice (later by the Vaughans, then the Downeys) 168 Old North Rd.

Black and white photograph on gray cardboard. On back 'Worthington, Fall, White phlox door. The Farm H. L. P. R. The steps to the living room - from the East' 168 Old North Rd.

Black and white photograph on gray cadboard. Written on back: 'Worthington, Winter 1904. Early morning. Windbreak. The Farm. Looking toward the church and Dr. Stevenson's just south of bedroom A. H. L. P. R. ' (Harriet Rice)

Black and white photograph. On back: 'W. G. R. and W. G.R., Jr.,' 'In front of The Farm when first bought, before it was painted white and added to.' 168 Old North Rd. Albany Art Union inked on front (the developer and printer ?).

Black and white photograph on gray background. Shows silhouette of man (W. G. Rice ?) looking out on view from "The Farm" at 168 Old North Rd. (later owned by Vaughn, then Downey). 'North road, looking to the east.'

Black and white photograph on gray background. On front: 'Highway and automobile barn.' On back: 'The road machine at Farm' Worthington, June 1904, H. L. P. R.' 168 Old North Rd.

Mrs. Aaron Stevens (Mrs. Sophia Stevens) is shown in two poses. Two black and white prints are mounted on the same grey board: Mrs. Stevens is looking at the camera in the top one, and reading in the bottom. There is a scan of a glass negative…

Black and white photograph of Mr. Leonard who was a stone mason and fox trapper. Photo taken at kitchen door on 'The Farm' and mounted on a grey to beige board. See 19 page book on Leonard family. Mr. Leonard is wearing a cap and a tattered cloak,…

'The Farm'. Uncle Sam, W. G. R. Jr., and 'Bale'.' Shown is William G. Rice Jr. (Uncle Sam) is shoveling snow from the SE side of 'The Farm.' Includs Bale (the dog). Appears to be the same dog depicted in several photographs sleeping in front of a…