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August 8, 1900
St. Johnsbury Caledonian
Saint Johnsbury, Caledonia County, Vermont
What is this article about?
Last Thursday, a dam near the depot breached, prompting repairs by Bragg & Morris. Drained mill pond allowed village sewer rebuild and Farmers Mutual Creamery Co. abutment work. Owners to build new dam 50 feet downstream with expert assistance.
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Last Thursday the bottom of the dam near the depot went out and Bragg & Morris have been engaged there repairing the breach. The water having been drained from the mill pond the village took this opportunity to rebuild their sewer which empties into the pond and the Farmers Mutual Creamery Co. are laying over their abutment wall. The owners of the dam have long contemplated a new structure and work will be commenced at once by an expert on a new dam to be built about 50 feet below the present structure.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Recovery
What keywords are associated?
Dam Breach
Repairs
Mill Pond
Sewer Rebuild
New Dam Construction
What entities or persons were involved?
Bragg & Morris
Farmers Mutual Creamery Co.
Where did it happen?
Near The Depot
Story Details
Key Persons
Bragg & Morris
Farmers Mutual Creamery Co.
Location
Near The Depot
Event Date
Last Thursday
Story Details
The bottom of the dam near the depot broke, leading to repairs by Bragg & Morris. With the mill pond drained, the village rebuilt their sewer and the Farmers Mutual Creamery Co. laid an abutment wall. Owners plan a new dam 50 feet below the current one, with work starting soon by an expert.