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August 17, 1883
Burlington Weekly Free Press
Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont
What is this article about?
In Bellows Falls, grand juror Slate seized liquors at Town's hotel on July 23, prompting closure due to claimed personal enmity. Citizens petitioned and unanimously elected Lieutenant M. Reid as replacement, leading to hotels reopening.
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The Liquor Question at Bellows Falls.
July 23d the Bellows Falls grand juror made seizure of liquors at Town's hotel. The proprietor claimed that the cause was personal enmity and promptly closed, leaving Bellows Falls since without hotels of any kind. A petition for a special town meeting was issued the same day, signed by a large number of citizens, for the purpose of electing a juror in place of Slate. A meeting was largely attended, and they elected Lieutenant M. Reid in place of Slate, without a dissenting voice, the meeting not being in session over ten minutes. The hotels have opened to the public again.
July 23d the Bellows Falls grand juror made seizure of liquors at Town's hotel. The proprietor claimed that the cause was personal enmity and promptly closed, leaving Bellows Falls since without hotels of any kind. A petition for a special town meeting was issued the same day, signed by a large number of citizens, for the purpose of electing a juror in place of Slate. A meeting was largely attended, and they elected Lieutenant M. Reid in place of Slate, without a dissenting voice, the meeting not being in session over ten minutes. The hotels have opened to the public again.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Liquor Seizure
Bellows Falls
Grand Juror
Town Meeting
Hotel Closure
What entities or persons were involved?
Lieutenant M. Reid
Slate
Proprietor Of Town's Hotel
Where did it happen?
Bellows Falls
Story Details
Key Persons
Lieutenant M. Reid
Slate
Proprietor Of Town's Hotel
Location
Bellows Falls
Event Date
July 23d
Story Details
Grand juror Slate seizes liquors at Town's hotel, proprietor closes it claiming personal enmity; citizens petition and elect Lieutenant M. Reid as new juror unanimously; hotels reopen.