In a few years more the press of this county will have reached its centennial birthday. The press of this country has always closely followed in the steps of the pioneer and grown up side by side with the early school and church. To this fact we may reasonably attribute a considerable share of the general intelligence of our communities.

      The press of Rutland has ever held a commanding position in the affairs of the community, county and State, and some of the leading citizens have been at one time and another connected with newspaper work. Some have been men of marked ability, ranking high among their fellows, and occupying positions of importance. The several newspapers established in Rutland have in the main received a fair support during their existence, but a large majority "had their brief day," and retired from one cause or another, or the misfortunes of their publishers. The first paper printed in Rutland was established by Anthony HASWELL, and was called the Herald of Vermont or Rutland Courier. It made its first appearance June 18, 1792, and when the fourteenth number was printed ready to be distributed the ensuing Monday a fire, on Sabbath evening, September 21, 1792, destroyed the office and most of the edition. The Legislature, which he met in Rutland a few weeks afterward, granted the unfortunate publisher a lottery, by which he was allowed to raise (pound sign) 200 as a compensation for his loss, from which, however, he never derived any pecuniary benefit.

      Anthony HASWELL was a prominent figure in Vermont in the latter part of the last century. He was born at Portsmouth, England, April 6, 1756, and came to Boston when about thirteen years of age, and served his apprenticeship as printer with Isaiah THOMAS. He established the Vermont Gazette at Bennington, June 5, 1783, which he continued with brief interruptions during his lifetime. In 1784 Vermont, then an independent government, established post-offices at Bennington, Rutland, Brattleboro, Windsor and Newbury. Anthony HASWELL was appointed postmaster-general, with exclusive powers, his commission bearing date March 10, 1784. He held the office until the admission of Vermont into the Union in 1791. He died at Bennington.

      On the 1st day of April, 1793, James LYON began the publication of the Farmer's Library or, Vermont Political and Historical Register. Although its name was so formidable, the size of the sheet was not very pretentious. Under the heading of the paper was the following: "A Political and Historical paper, by John J. LYON; published every Monday near the State House, Rutland." 
 

      How eloquently this brief editorial speaks of the limited communication with the outer world enjoyed by the early inhabitants of the town!

      The ownership and editorial control of this paper (which soon passed to other hands) has been ascribed to Matthew LYON; it is more than probable that he did edit the sheet or, at least, had much to do with it during the period when it was published by his son, James. The LYONs were from Fairhaven, where James advertises "riting paper manufactured at Fairhaven," in the Herald in 1794. The paper in question was printed for about eighteen months, when on the 29th of November, 1794, it was purchased by Judge Samuel WILLIAMS and Rev. Samuel WILLIAMS, LL.D., the Vermont historian, and the name changed to The Rutland Herald or, Vermont Mercury. In the first number the proprietors announced that "as we have purchased of Mr. LYON, editor of the Farmer's Library, the Printing Office, Apparatus, and privileges annexed by law to his Paper, it will for the future be carried on by the subscribers, with the above title, under the direction of Dr. WILLIAMS. The price of the Herald will be nine shillings per annum to those to whom we send the paper ourselves; seven shillings and sixpence to those who call at the office and take them." 

      Matthew LYON was a native of Ireland and came to this country a poor boy, thirteen years of age; from Connecticut he made his way to Vermont, making his settlement at Arlington, which he represented in 1779 to 1782. He removed to Fairhaven in 1783. He was the pioneer of that town to the use of its water power, and was its leading spirit for years. He was chosen to Congress in 1796. He was a bold intrepid man, and withal a man of great natural ability. He had several hand to hand fist fights with his brother members of Congress, preferring, as he said, to settle his disputes on the spot, and thrash his opponent instead of shooting him. He removed to Kentucky and was member from that State; he was also re-elected to Congress, and afterward chosen the first delegate to Congress from Arkansas, but died before taking his seat, August 1, 1822, near Little Rock.

      Matthew Lyon's connection with other publications in this county, and the connection of his son James with the press will be noticed a little further on.

      Although of the same name, the two Williamses, proprietors of the Herald, were not related. The Rev. Samuel WILLIAMS became the editor, and Judge Samuel WILLIAMS managed the business. A more than ordinary notice should be made at this point of Rev. Dr. WILLIAMS, the editor. In that period few editorials were written, but those that appeared were of a conservative political character, and no particular policy was marked out, but veering from one side to the other, and by expressing no marked or decided opinions upon the current topics of the day. The political policy of the paper at that time, when an opinion was given, we apprehend was shaped by judge Samuel WILLIAMS, who was a prominent and ardent politician in his day. The editorial comments were generally brief, and upon historical, scientific and religious subjects. Dr. WILLIAMS was undoubtedly the most learned man in Vermont in his day, and for his labors and influence in behalf of education and religion, he was also one of the most useful.

      Rev. Samuel WILLIAMS was a native of Waltham, Mass., born April 23, 1743. He was a grandson of Rev. John WILLIAMS, of Deerfield, Mass., who was taken into captivity by the Indians, and carried to Montreal, and was the author of the Redeemed Captive an interesting narrative of his adventures, a book now very scarce, and which brings an almost fabulous price among book collectors and antiquarians. Dr. WILLIAMS graduated at Harvard University in 1761. He was ordained minister of the church at Bradford, Mass., November 20, 1765, and continued its pastor until 1780. Rev. John D. KINGSBURY, son-in-law of Hon. William M. FIELD, is now pastor of the same church. He was Hollis professor of mathematics in Harvard University from 1780 to 1788, when he removed to Rutland and was pastor of the Congregational Church, from 1789 to 1795. Dr. WILLIAMS was chaplain to the Legislature, and preached the election sermon in 1794. He preached for a time at Burlington, and was one of the founders of the University of Vermont, and for a time a professor in the institution. He surveyed the west boundary of Massachusetts in 1786, and also the boundary of Vermont. He was eminent as a scientist and was a fellow of the American Academy of Sciences, American Philosophical Society, and German Literary and Scientific Societies. His scientific attainments were known in Europe, and the honorary degree of LL. D. was conferred on him by Edinburgh University. He published the Natural and Civil History of Vermont in 1794, and an enlarged edition, two volumes, in 1809. During his residence at Bradford, Mass., Benjamin THOMPSON, afterwards Count Rumford, studied philosophy under him, and was a member of his family, and corresponded with him on scientific subjects until 1791. For the information of the present generation of Rutland, who know very little of this eminent man, we give an estimate of him, written by John A. Graham, of London, who was a resident of Rutland for a time preceding 1797. Graham says: 

      He died in Rutland, January 2, 1817, and is buried in the old North Cemetery. He left several children, one of whom was Charles K. WILLIAMS, chief justice and governor of Vermont. Judge Samuel WILLIAMS, of whom mention has been made as one of the first publishers of the Rutland Herald, was a native of Massachusetts and came to Rutland at an early date, previous to 1780. The writer has been unable to find but little relative to his early life. He was a man of prominence in the civil and political affairs of the town and county. He was selectman from 1783 to 1787; town clerk from 1788 to 1797, and representative in 1798 and 1799. He was a judge of the Rutland County Court from 1790 to 1798, eight years. He was also a candidate for Congress against Matthew LYON in 1799, and received the vote of Rutland. It will be seen from this list that he was a leader among the early men of the town. He died in Rutland and also has his grave in the old North Cemetery.

      The Herald was at this period, as we are informed by the imprint, "printed on Mondays by J. KIRKALDIE for S. WILLIAMS & Co., in the Main street a few rods north of the State-House."

      The early files of the Herald are, unfortunately for history, sadly incomplete and, although it is generally believed that William FAY was the next publisher of the paper, we have found some evidence that there was another change in the firm previous to his accession. Shut in among the leaves of the first volume of the Herald file in Mr. TUTTLE's possession, is an original article of agreement between Samuel WILLIAMS and Josiah FAY, who was undoubtedly the father or a brother of William FAY. This old article is dated in February, 1797, and is to the effect that Josiah FAY, of Windsor, became a partner of Samuel WILLIAMS in the printing and publishing business, FAY agreeing "to work faithfully at case and press," etc. Dr. WILLIAMS, having leased one-half of the office from his partner, Samuel WILLIAMS, FAY agreed to pay $25 on that consideration. A subsequent agreement continued this partnership to August, 1798. The agreement was witnessed by William FAY. How long this partnership continued we have no means of knowing; but it was very early in the present century that William FAY became the sole publisher of the Herald. He was a young man at the time. In 1817 FAY took as a partner Gideon M. DAMSON, and later in the same year Charles BURT came into the business, the firm being FAY, DAVISON & BURT. At the end of the year both Mr. DAVISON and Mr. BURT retired and FAY continued the publication until 1827, when he sold out to E. C. PURDY.

      During the period of Mr. FAY's ownership of the Herald the general management of its columns fell almost entirely into his hands, and its conduct showed him a man of careful judgment and attention to his business. The paper was made up of miscellany, general news, and occasional contributions on political and local topics. A few articles appeared from the pen of Edgar L. ORMSBEE, then a promising young lawyer, who afterward stood in the front rank at the Rutland county bar.

      William FAY was a business man in the strictest sense, economical in management, and somewhat of a news gatherer in that period, but never wrote articles to any extent. He entered very little into politics. If political articles appeared in the paper they were in the form of communications, frequently in the way of discussion between adherents of the two political parties or the candidates themselves as anonymous communications. The custom at that day was for candidates to present their claims through the columns of the press, while at the South the candidate personally appeared upon the platform. Mr. FAY, while liberal in opening his columns to the contending parties, had decided convictions of his own and personally stood by the party of his choice. An honest, diligent man, he secured for himself a competence and had the entire respect and confidence of the people. He died in 1839 at an advanced age, enjoying the regard of the community.

      Gideon Miner DAVISON was a native of Middletown, in this county, and became an apprentice to Mr. FAY, and finally through the aid of friends became a partner with him. About 1820 he left Rutland and removed to Saratoga Springs, then just assuming importance because of the development of its mineral springs. He established and published a paper until 1840, when, having accumulated a fortune from his paper and other successful enterprises, he retired from newspaper work and engaged in business enterprises, notably the securing of railroad connections with Saratoga, with whose prosperity he was prominently identified. To him possibly the foundation of Saratoga as a national watering place is fully as much due as to any one individual. He became president of the Rensselaer and Saratoga Railroad at its first organization, and held the position for many years after its completion to Saratoga and its extension to Whitehall, and was succeeded by George N. SCHUYLER, of infamous railroad fame. Mr. DAVISON retired to private life several years previous to his death and enjoyed the fruits of his successful labors. He died at Saratoga in 1870 at an advanced age.

      Charles BURT was a son of Leonard BURT and was born in Bellows Falls in 1791, coming to Rutland in 1813. After his retirement from the printing business he became one of the prominent merchants of the place. (See history of town of Rutland).

      Ephraim MAXHAM published the paper in 1831-32 alone and in 1833 took in as a partner the man who was destined to stand at the helm through the most important and successful period of the history of the journal -- George A. TUTTLE. Mr. MAXHAM was an invalid, but possessed excellent mental qualities. The firm continued until a few weeks previous to April, 1834, at which time Mr. TUTTLE took the entire establishment. Through a series of circumstances, which must be credited to others, he was forced to sacrifice whatever interest he had acquired, and on the 12th of April left the paper to remove to Ludlow, where he established a paper. At this time William FAY again became publisher of the Herald, continuing to 1838.

      During a portion of the period of William FAY's ownership, alone or with others, the office was in a building on Main street, afterwards used by Gershom CHENEY as a dwelling, a little north of West street. It was afterwards moved to a building that was subsequently removed to make the opening of Center street into Main street. The office was removed down town in 1864.

      After the death of William FAY, the long-time proprietor, the Herald passed into the control of WHITE, EVERSON & Co., and later the fine became Horace T. WHITE & Co., and the two firms published the paper from 1839 to 1842. In 1843 it was published by WHITE & GUERNSEY. During the last administration George H. BEAMAN became the principal editorial writer. Horace T. WHITE was then a young man, and a son-in-law of William FAY, as was also the late United States Senator Solomon FOOT, who was also more or less identified with the paper during Mr. WHITE's incumbency. Mr. WHITE was afterward a publisher at Bennington for many years, but the later years of his life were spent as a clerk in one of the government departments at Washington, where he died a few years ago. M. A. GUERNSEY did not continue long with the paper. He was the inventor of a somewhat celebrated printing-press known as the Guernsey press, and his later life was devoted to its manufacture, from which he secured an ample reward pecuniarily. Mr. GUERNSEY died several years ago.

      In 1851 the Herald passed into the possession of George H. BEAMAN, as publisher and editor. It was during Mr. BEAMAN's administration that distinctive editorials began to appear in the Herald. He was a vigorous, cogent and able writer, and his contributions attracted wide attention, and the journal held front rank in the press of the State. He had control of the paper until 1854. George H. BEAMAN was a native of Poultney and for many years proprietor of the Franklin Hotel on Main street, previous to becoming an editor. He had a large acquaintance with the prominent men of the State and was a close observer of current affairs, which peculiarity fitted him as a writer at that period. He was a member of the celebrated Whig convention in 1844. He was secretary of civil and military affairs in 1844-46, during the governorship of William SLADE. Mr. BEAMAN years ago retired from editorial work, but has occasionally written vigorous articles for the press on different topics. His last public contribution was a paper on "Old Taverns," read at the centennial of Rutland county in 1881, and was published. Mr. BEAMAN still resides at Center Rutland.

      The paper, in 1855, was purchased by Chauncey H. HAYDEN, and edited by him and published by George A. TUTTLE & Co. In the latter part of the year of 1856 he sold his interest in the paper and removed to St. Albans, where he published the Weekly Messenger for several years. Mr. HAYDEN was born in Randolph, Vt., and graduated at the University of Vermont in 1848. He was secretary of civil and military affairs during the administration of Governor Stephen ROYCE, in 1854 and 1856. He also represented St. Albans in the Legislature. He died of consumption at St. Albans about 1860.

      In 1856 George A. TUTTLE & Co. published the paper and it has continued in possession of himself or a member of the family to the present time. George A. TUTTLE & Co. owned the paper until 1862, when Charles M. GAY became a partner, who continued until 1867, when TUTTLE & Co. purchased his interest and carried it on until February, 1872, when Albert H. TUTTLE became sole proprietor. In 1873 L. W. REDINGTON became associated with Mr. TUTTLE. In 1875 Rev. S. B. PETTENGILL and W. P. WINSLOW joined with A. H. TUTTLE and formed the Herald Association. Mr. WINSLOW died and the paper was conducted by the surviving partners until September, 1877, when the Herald and Globe Association was formed, and the Globe (which see) consolidated with the Herald. Albert H. TUTTLE assumed the position of principal manager of the entire establishment and still retains the important office. The president of the company at the present time is Joel C. BAKER.

      The first daily paper published in the county was issued April 29, 1861. It. was a necessity, growing out of the desire for prompt news of the doings on the field of battle, and was looked upon by its projectors in the light of a possible brief experiment; but it seemed to be just what the people had been waiting for; it was ably edited, energetic in the pursuit of late news, and long before the end of the war had become, chiefly through the efforts of George A. TUTTLE, a firmly-established and popular success. The editorial staff of the Herald at the present time comprises Robert A. PERKINS, a recent acquisition (since February, 1885), who is managing editor, under Mr. TUTTLE; Lucius BIGELOW, who has been connected with the paper for five years past and writes most of the political and general editorials; D. B. HOWLAND, also recently engaged, local editor, and David M. BAXTER and Edward H. FOX, assistants. The Herald was originally a Whig organ, and has, since the organization of the Republican party, faithfully and consistently upheld the doctrines of that party; it has always wielded a powerful influence throughout the State.  No other man accomplished so much towards giving the Herald more than a local reputation as George A. TUTTLE. The paper was his pride and all his energies, often to his own personal loss, were devoted to its success. Mr. TUTTLE was a son of Noah TUTTLE, of Castleton, one of the pioneers of 1798 in that town, whither he went from North Haven, Corn. Noah was a mason and farmer and a man of more than ordinary intelligence and capacity. George A. TUTTLE received his early education in the common schools only, from which he graduated before he was sixteen years old to the country printing-office often a better school than many so-called educational institutions. He was scarcely sixteen years old when he first became a partner in the Rutland Herald office, as before noticed, and from the date when he took an interest in it for the second time, he made its upbuilding his life-work. Like many other journalists whose ambition has been centered in their publications, he gave freely of his time and talents for the advancement of others, at the same time declining public office and emolument for himself; and there is many a man of political and social prominence in the State today, who owes his station largely to the influence of Mr. TUTTLE and his journal. He was a vigorous, terse and candid writer, whose expressions had the strength of truthfulness and were inspired by a spirit of earnestness that gave them weight. Mr. TUTTLE died January 4, 1885.

      The next publication that demands attention is the Rural Magazine or Vermont Repository, edited by Rev. Samuel WILLIAMS. In many regards this was the most important and valuable publication ever issued in Vermont. It is held in such esteem at the present day, in a historical point of view, that the two volumes issued readily sell for $50, in fact $75 was paid for a copy a few years ago for the library of the British Museum, in London. The work is very scarce, but is largely sought for by collectors, libraries and historical societies. Its reprint has been frequently proposed. It gives an interior view, found nowhere else, of the early New England and Vermont history, and in fact of the country, with editorial comments by Dr. WILLIAMS, who was one of the best historians and profoundest thinkers of his time. As a full survey of the contents has never yet been written, it may be well, in fact it is important, that it should now be done for the information of the public.

      The first number was issued in January, 1795. The last was issued in December, 1796. It was devoted to literary, moral, historical, and political improvements. It bore the Latin motto, "Hoc undique jury Congruntur," printed by J. KIRKALDIE for S. WILLIAMS & Co., a few rods north of the State-House. The preface to this publication is unique and sensible and could with great propriety be adopted by many modern publishers. An extract will indicate its tenor: 

      The historical articles in the Rural Magazine are of immense value to the historical student, and many of them have been reprinted in pamphlet form. Dr. WILLIAMS, not receiving sufficient encouragement, discontinued its publication in December, 1796, and now, ninety years distant, it bears the largest price of any volume published in the early history of the country.

      In 1802 an independent weekly called the Vermont Mercury was started by Stephen HODGMAN. It continued but a short time.

In 1808 Thomas M. POMEROY established the Vermont Courier, the first number of which was issued July 25, and was continued until May, 1810

      The Rutland Republican, published by Simeon LOCKE, was first issued August 29, 1848. It was published but a short time. It had for its motto, "Free Soil, Free Speech, Free Labor and Free Men."

      The Vermont Union Whig, published at Rutland and Brandon. William C. CONANT was editor at Rutland, and Samuel M. CONANT at Brandon. The first number issued in Brandon was in 1847. It was a home newspaper, devoted to politics and literature. The first steam printing-press ever in use in Rutland was used for the first time in printing the initial number of this paper. It was published about a year and died.

      H. Fletcher POTTER, a resident of Poultney, began the publication of a newspaper in Rutland, in January, 1855, called the Guard of American Liberty. It was devoted to "Know-Nothingism." It ended its existence after the election in September of that year.

      The Rutland Courier began its publication August 12, 1857, by John CAIN and James K. MCLEAN proprietors, with John CAIN as editor. The last number was issued April 14, 1872. Mr. MCLEAN continued with the paper for several years, when he sold out and it was continued by Mr. CAIN, when it was sold to the Globe Paper Company and discontinued as an individual paper.

      This journal under the leadership of John CAIN was a fearless and vigorous one in the expression of political and individual opinions. It was the organ of the Democratic party in Western Vermont. Local issues were discussed with a bold and unsparing hand, and the editor at times perhaps allowed his partisan and personal feelings to carry his pen beyond the bounds of discretion and at times produced for himself enmity. The paper, however, was a timely reflex of the editor's views and position upon all public questions, national and local. He was held in regard by his fellow journalists of the State and he frequently contributed spice and rhyme to the festive gatherings of the craft.

      John CAIN was born at Castletown, Isle of Man, January 28, 1809. He received the education afforded to the masses of the people of that island. He came to this country in 1832 and settled in Rutland. He was an architect and builder by occupation. He became a citizen of the United States soon after his settlement, and espoused the Democratic views of Jefferson and Jackson, and valiantly defended the doctrines of that party and became prominent in its ranks. He was a delegate to four National Conventions of two parties, and postmaster of Rutland under the administrations of Franklin Pierce and James Buchanan and was twice the candidate of his party for Congress. He was closely identified with the interests of Rutland for a quarter of a century and held several positions of trust in the local government. As a selectman he was prudent and economical, and as lister he endeavored to make the burdens of taxation fall upon all alike according to the property held by them, never avoiding the full measure of responsibility. He fearlessly performed the duties of the office of grand juror in accordance with a strict construction of the statutes, turning neither to the right or left for friend or foe. He administered the office of justice of the peace with great intelligence and good judgment He was superintendent of the construction of the United States court-house and post-office, the town hall and freight depot. He was greatly interested for the building of the Rutland and Woodstock Railroad, and was president of that corporation, and had connection with the first survey and construction of the Rutland and Burlington road. He was disposed to be a controversialist in the press, politics and public affairs, and his ardent temperament involved many personal enmities. He was a warm friend and bitter opponent. He was genial and social in his intercourse with his fellows and enjoyed society. An energetic, public-spirited citizen, he accomplished a good work in the promotion of the business and welfare of his adopted home. He died March 7, 1880, aged seventy-one years.

      In July, 1858, What's the News, a monthly paper, was commenced by William A. BACON, and was published only a few months.

      July 21, 1866, The Rutland County Independent was established by James K. MCLEAN and Thomas C. BOBBINS. An initial number was issued July 4, 1866. The first regular number appeared July 21. The second volume the name given was Rutland Independent. After two or three years Mr. BOBBINS withdrew from the paper, and in April, 1873, it was sold to the Globe Paper Company and consolidated with the Rutland Globe, in which the proprietor became financially interested and superintendent. Among the editorial writers of the Independent were Dr. Charles WOODHOUSE, Dr. Middleton GOLDSMITH, George H. BEAMAN. James K. MCLEAN was a practical printer of large experience and oftentimes wrote for his paper. He was for several years foreman of the Daily Herald and other papers. He died in 1875 of consumption. Thomas C. Robbins is a native of Maine and came to Rutland from Massachusetts, and engaged in the printing business. Since his retirement he has occupied several positions of trust -- deputy county clerk, register of probate, assessor of internal revenue, and is now the judge of probate for the district of Rutland.

      James H. LANSLEY published, during a few months of 1870, a weekly called The Marble City Mirror. In January, 1870, an amateur paper called The Rutland Times, was issued by MCLEAN & AIKEN, the editor being Frank MCLEAN, now a Rutland job printer. It was discontinued in November, 1871. The Vermont Mason, a monthly, was published by Henry CLARK from May, 1871, to May, 1873, when it was discontinued. The Biblical Messenger, a monthly, was started by Rev. A. A. HOYT, of the Advent Church, in 1872, and discontinued after a few issues.

      At the session of the General Assembly in 1872 a charter was granted for the organization of a corporation for the purpose of publishing a newspaper and doing a general printing business. This charter not meeting the views of all parties interested, a company was organized in February, 1873, by the general laws of the State, under the name of the "Globe Paper Company," for similar purposes. A general printing-office was established, and the Rutland Independent and Rutland Courier, two weekly papers, were purchased. A daily and weekly paper was established called The Rutland Globe. The first number was issued May 1, 1873. It was an independent journal, surrounded by Republican influences. It was conducted in this spirit during its existence. The first editor was Orion CLEMENS, who had previously been editor of the Hartford, Conn., Post, with Henry CLARK as associate editor. After a few months Mr. CLEMENS resigned. The late Chauncey K. WILLIAMS then became the chief editorial writer. The paper attained a large list of subscribers and the editorials were notable for fairness and independence. As a newspaper it was a marked success, but a financial failure, and was sold to the Herald Association, as before stated, its last issue appearing September 1, 1877. Chauncey K. WILLIAMS, the able editorial writer for a major part of its publication, was a son of ex-Governor Charles K. WILLIAMS. He was a graduate of Williams College, and entered the profession of law, practicing at Rutland and Flint, Michigan. He had written for, and been associated with, the press from early life, and was a writer of clear and comprehensive thought. He was a historical writer of great research and made many valuable contributions to historical and other magazines. Mr. Williams died suddenly in January, 1880. Among those who were connected with the editorial department of the Globe were Henry CLARK, Seneca M. DORR, George H. OWEN, Solon E. CARPENTER, and E. Hamilton ORMSBEE.

      A paper called the Rutland Leader was commenced January 1, 1877, by Henry CLARK, who continued its publication until September 1, 1879, when it was sold to James L. MACARTHUR, and was changed by him to the Rutland Daily and Weekly Times, which see below. (sic)

      On the 1st of January, 1878, Vincent C. MEYERHOFFER began the publication of a distinctive Democratic paper called the Rutland Inquirer, as the organ of that party in Western Vermont. Horace W. LOVE, in October, 1879, purchased the paper and consolidated it with the Rutland Review.

      On the 2d of April, 1878, Horace W. LOVE established the Sunday Review. Under this name it was continued about a year, and then changed to the Saturday Evening Review, and when the Inquirer was consolidated with it the name given was the Review-Inquirer. After August 5, 1880, the two papers were separated on account of business complications, and from that date the Review and Inquirer were published as separate papers; the former by H. W. Love, and the latter by L. W. REDINGTON. The Review is now issued with a weekly and Sunday edition, by the "Review Company," of which Charles SHELDON is president, and B. W. MARSHALL, treasurer and manager. The paper is ably edited, and enjoys a large circulation.

      September 1, 1879, the Rutland Times, a daily and weekly, was commenced by James L. MACARTHUR. It was issued as an evening paper for about three weeks when, on account of business embarrassments of the publisher, it was discontinued.

      The Inquirer, above mentioned, was purchased by George E. RICHARDSON, who suspended its publication in 1881, and on September 1 of that year he started the Rutland Standard as an independent weekly. This paper was continued by him until August 15, 1885, when the establishment was leased to James CARRUTHERS. Mr. CARRUTHERS is a practical printer with twelve years experience; was city editor of the Lynn Transcript three years, and subsequently associated with D. B. HOWLAND in publishing the Hampshire daily and weekly Herald from February 1884, to July, 1885. He has inaugurated radical changes in the editorial conduct of the Standard and is making a good paper.

      The Vermont Baptist was founded in March, 1879, by Rev. Justin K. RICHARDSON, and is still published. It is a monthly publication, devoted to the interests of the Baptist denomination in Vermont.

      The history of newspapers printed in Rutland completed, we shall now sketch those in the other towns of the county, viz., Brandon, Castleton, Fairhaven, Danby, Poultney and Wallingford. 
 
 

"History of Rutland County Vermont with Illustrations & 
Biographical Sketches of Some of Its Prominent Men & Pioneers"
Edited by H. Y. Smith & W. S. Rann, Syracuse, N. Y.
D. Mason & Co., Publishers, 1886
History of Rutland County
Chapter XV.
(pages 213-225)

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