From the North Adams Transcript-Pownal Notes

May 27, 1895-The funeral of Mrs. Catherine Berry was held from St Francis of Assisi this morning, internment will be at Pownal, Vermont

May 27, 1895-Memorial Services Yesterday-Memorial Services were held at Pownal Vermont Saturday May 26, under the diection of E.P. Hopkins post, 209,GAR. Forty four comrades of the post and thirty-six associates were met at the Pownal Hotel by citizens and the Pownal Band and at 10 o’clock the line was formed under the direction of Commander Fowler and marched direct to the Baptist Church where memorial services were held. Rev. A.P. Clark preached a sermon. After services the line was reformed and marched to the cemetary where the GAR service was performed by the post, afterwards the graves were decorated by the comrades. The Honorable H. Hall of Pownal delivered a able address, thanking post 209 for the great interest they displayed in coming to Pownal yearly to attend the memorial service and tend the graves of fallen comrades

June 6 1895-Among the skirmishes in the liquor war were the compliant against Theodore Koehler for the selling of liquor to Frank Clarke a lad of thirteen, the leaving of Clarke for Pownal, just over the Vermont State Line, the attempted kidnapping of young Clarke by parties who desired to have him testify against Koehler, and the asking of a requisition from Gov. Greenhaldge by “the Pownal People” in order that the alleged kidnappers be punished.

June 17, 1895-W.E. Pennman has purchased a fine horse from Frank Paddock of North Pownal, Vt. June 20, 1895-Miss Esther Whipple of North Pownal Vermont has been the guest of Miss Winnifred Barber of Pleasant St for a few days and has returned home this afternoon

July 2, 1895North Pownal-The annual School meeting of the graded school in North Pownal Vermont was held Tuesday evening June 25. The following officers were elected; T.H. Brownell Moderator, Albert Dean, Clerk, treasurer Marcus Whipple, committee J.A. Patrel for three years, Frederick Peckman two years, Moses Wilcox, one year. Albert Dean, Collector of taxes. Voted 50 cent on the dollar of grand list of 1895, for the maintenance of schools. The outlook for crops is good on some and bad on others; the hay crop will be light, the apple crop is not very promising at present and small fruits are not up to the average. So far corn and potatoes look well and oats are doing nicely.

July 9 1895-Excitement at Pownal-The community aroused by fires believed incendiary The people of Pownal are generally excited over the recent fires in that town, which there is every reason to believe were caused by a incendiary. Within a week there have been three fires, destroying a large tenement house belonging to Daniel F. Bates, a tenement house owned by Mr Potter and a barn belonging to another man. The circumstances leave no doubt that these successive fires are the work of a incendiary and there is consequently must excitement and apprehension in the community. A year or two ago Williamstown suffered seriously at the hands of a firebug, who was never detected. July 9 1895-John Campbell and Miss Elizabeth Chamberlain were married June 29, at Pownal, by Rev. Mr Arnold. The parties are both from this town.

September 19, 1896-John A. Mooar, a lifelong resident of the town died Friday at 3pm.He had been in fair health until within the last month when he commenced to run down and his system gave way. Part of My Mooar’s life was spent as a merchant in company with M.W. Potter in the old store which stood on the spot where Parker & Sons store now stands. Some years ago Mr Mooar suffered a shock which left his mind unimpaired, so acted on his organs of speech that since that time he could only speak with the great effort. He was highly respected by all who knew him. He was a good republican and was a member of the M.E. Church. Besides his wife he leaves two sons, John W. and Wright Mooar of Colorada, Texas, and one Daughter Mrs John Coombs Of Petterson New Jersey. October 2, 1896-Mrs.E.A. Perry of Pownal picked 38 quarts of Rasberries the later part of September and expects to pick more next week. October 13-1896-Death of a Veteran-Joseph A. Brown died this morning at the home of his brother Martin V Browne in East Pownal Vermon. HE was veteran of the war. He enlisted from North Adams in Co B 34th Massachusetts Regiment, and served three years. Col. A. Potter of this city was captain of the regiment when he enlisted. Mr Browne was a good and brave soldier and was discharged at Richmond at the close of the was in 1865. He returned to North Adams and lived here until his health failed and he went to the Soldier’s home in Chelsea. Mr Browne leaves four brothers, Martin V and Richard of East Pownal, Horace of Florida, and Henry Browne.

October 19, 1895-A Reckless Driver Mishap-Friday afternoon a team of horses drawing a market wagon came tearing madly down the street, the driver lashing them until they were completely out of control. Several teams which were returning toNorth Adams were directly in the path of the infuriated animals and they barely managed to get out of the way in time. Nothing was struck until they reached the railroad crossing near the post office, when the pole of the wagon struck the large square post which carried the “watch out for Engine” Sign. As a consequence the wagon was wrecked in a very scientific manner. Neither driver nor horses were injured, which is somewhat surprising considering the force of the shock. The man was VanBuren Church of Pittsburg NY, and he had such a load of liquor that he didn’t know whether he was driving a horse or husking pumpkins. Within five minutes after the accident the street in front of the post office was filled with teams, all of which had been in danger from the reckless driving of Church. He should have been arrested for drunkenness and careless driving but nothing was done.

October 23, 1896-Married at Pownal Vermont, October 22nd, by Rev Arnold, Fred W. Fortmiller, of New York City and Miss Agnes Gardner of Pownal. November 19, 1896-Promotion of Lt. Col. Barber-It is with considerable pleasure that we read in the Chicago Paper the promotion of Lt. Co. Merritt Barber, formally of this town to the position of Colonel. Colonel Barber is General Wesley Merritt’s Chief of Staff in the department in Missouri, and is Adjutant General of the department. Colonel Barber enlisted as a private in the civil war, but by great bravery was promoted rapidly. January 26, 1897-Wedding at Pownal-Walter C. Summer and Miss Alice Potter, daughter of Edward Potter of Pownal Vt. Were married Saturday at the home of the bride’s parents by Rev B.F.Kellog. Mr Summer is the pricicle at the Pownal School