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Thompson, Connecticut, USA - Thompson, Connecticut, USA - The Vernon Stiles Tavern, Thompson, Conn. ...Built in 1814 by Stephen Tefft, Dr. James Webb, Noadiah Comins, and Hezekiah Olney, the inn began as

One of the worst railway collisions in U.S. history — and the only one to involve four trains — happened in Thompson in 1891. courant.com

Although Thompson is one of the largest geographical areas in northeastern Connecticut (some 45 square miles) it has no one single center of identity. Instead, most of its residents identify themselves with the "village" that is closest to them.

Thus Thompson has become known as the town of 10 villages. The Thompson Historical Society has considerable information about each of the villages and its history, together with many photographs of each area and its denizens. The following is only a brief description of the most important or famous historical event in each of the villages. The villages are:

East Thompson
Site of the only 4-train wreck in the history of the United States. The wreck took place in 1901.

Wilsonville
Noted primarily for the Keegan Mill, originally built by Smith Wilkinson, which was a major employer in the area for some 100 years.

Fabyan
Originally known as "New Boston". Settled mainly by Swedish residents.

Quinebaug
Named after the Quinebaug River, which flows through the area.

Quaddick
Located next to Quaddick State Park, and famous for hardy souls braving the lake's cold water on the annual Thanksgiving Turkey Day swim.

Mechanicsville
Located along the banks of the French River.

Grosvenordale
Location of the Grosvenordale Mill, later owned by Belding Heminway Corp., and now being demolished to make way for other economic development.

North Grosvenordale
Originally developed as Masonville, a prosperous mill town typical of many New England mill towns, primarily settled by French Canadian immigrants and their descendants, but also home of immigrants from Greece, Romania, Turkey, and Sweden. The mill area was named after William Mason, whose family had developed the mills. William Mason built a magnificent mansion on Thompson Hill.

Thompson Hill
The earliest settled area in Thompson, and the early location of local industries. After the advent of the mill villages of Grosvenordale and North Grosvenordale, the industrial activity declined on the Hill, which became the residence of wealthy mill owners. Its reputation remains to this day.

West Thompson
West Thompson was a thriving area of farms and open spaces, until the flood of 1955, after which the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers flooded the village in order to operate a new dam to prevent further floods in the area.
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Thompson, Connecticut, USA - The Vernon Stiles Tavern, Thompson, Conn.
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The Vernon Stiles Tavern, Thompson, Conn.

"...Built in 1814 by Stephen Tefft, Dr. James Webb, Noadiah Comins, and Hezekiah Olney, the inn began as one of many public houses in the area. After Captain Vernon Stiles purchased it in 1830, it became Stiles Tavern and quickly gained popularity, boasting that 'more stage passengers dined there every day than at any other house in New England.'

In addition to its fame as an inn, Stiles Tavern also became known as a wedding facility. Couples who disliked their state’s requirements for publishing their intentions to marry fled to Connecticut. There, Captain Stiles, also a Justice of the Peace, wed them in his tavern. The unions of these run-aways earned Stiles Tavern the celebrated reputation as the 'Gretna Green of New England.'

When the temperance movement arose in the mid-1830s, Captain Stiles disposed of his liquor, transforming his tavern into a temperance house. After Captain Stiles, several innkeepers owned and managed the inn... Read MORE...
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Thompson, Connecticut, USA - Carolyn Hall Lodge. Thompson, Conn.
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Carolyn Hall Lodge. Thompson, Conn.

"Marianapolis Preparatory School was established in 1926, sponsored by the Congregation of Marians of the Immaculate Conception. The school is located on the former Ream Estate, built by Norman Bruce Ream, a Director of The Pullman Company, U.S. Steel, and The National Biscuit Company, which is now known as Nabisco. The Estate, including the circa 1900 mansion 'Carolyn Hall,' named after Ream's wife, was sold to the Marians in 1931, but the Mansion burned down in 1964 and a new main school building was built in its place..." wikipedia
Thompson, Connecticut, USA - M. E. Church, E. Thompson, Conn.
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M. E. Church, E. Thompson, Conn.
Thompson, Connecticut, USA - Main Street, North Grosvenordale
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Thompson, Connecticut, USA - Public Library, 1906
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Thompson, Connecticut, USA - Grosvenordale, Connecticut, Hutchinson's Store, 1906 The Grosvenor Dale store is carried on by Mr
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Grosvenordale, Connecticut, Hutchinson's Store, 1906

The Grosvenor Dale store is carried on by Mr. Thomas Hutchinson.

History of Windham County, Connecticut, Bayles, Richard M.; New York: W.W. Preston, 1889
Thompson, Connecticut, USA - Mill and Pond, Mechanicsville, Conn. museumofcthistory.org
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Mill and Pond, Mechanicsville, Conn.
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Thompson, Connecticut, USA - Reedville Dam, West Thompson, Conn. museumofcthistory.org
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Reedville Dam, West Thompson, Conn.
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Thompson, Connecticut, USA - Tourtellotte Memorial High School Jacob Tourtellotte and his wife Harriet funded the design and c
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Jacob Tourtellotte and his wife Harriet funded the design and construction of the high school and presented it to the Town of Thompson in 1909... tmhsaa.org
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Thompson, Connecticut, USA - Howe Marot Jr. College Mary Louise Marot was the daughter of Benjamin Marot and Helen Sowers. Mar
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Howe Marot Jr. College

Mary Louise Marot was the daughter of Benjamin Marot and Helen Sowers. Marot graduated from the University of Chicago in 1894 and worked with the University Settlement while there. After graduation, she taught at Miss Porter's School for Girls in Farmington, CT. Marot opened her own school for girls in Dayton, Ohio with Malvina Howe, which operated from 1905-1913. They then moved to Connecticut to open the Howe-Marot Junior College and Preparatory School in Thompson, CT. She likely died in 1942. digital.janeaddams.ramapo.edu
Thompson, Connecticut, USA - Elliott and Lewis Residences, 1910
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Thompson, Connecticut, USA - Fabyan Woolen Co. Mill, Fayan, Conn. museumofcthistory.org
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Fabyan Woolen Co. Mill, Fayan, Conn.
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Thompson, Connecticut, USA - Views of Mechanicsville, Conn. museumofcthistory.org
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Thompson, Connecticut, USA - Central Square. No. Grosvenordale, Conn. museumofcthistory.org
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Thompson, Connecticut, USA - Flora Ave. No. Grosvenor Dale, Conn. museumofcthistory.org
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Thompson, Connecticut, USA - The Grosvenor Dale Co., North Grosvenor Dale, Conn. museumofcthistory.org
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The Grosvenor Dale Co., North Grosvenor Dale, Conn.
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Thompson, Connecticut, USA - Three Rows, No. Grosvenordale, Conn. museumofcthistory.org
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Main Street and "Town Pump", Thompson, Conn., 1910
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Thompson, Connecticut, USA - Rear of Kimball Mill, E. Thompson, Conn. museumofcthistory.org
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Thompson, Connecticut, USA - Lower Village French River Textile Co. Mechanicsville, Conn. museumofcthistory.org
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Thompson, Connecticut, USA - French River Textile Company's Plant, Mechanicsville, Conn. museumofcthistory.org
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French River Textile Company's Plant, Mechanicsville, Conn.
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Thompson, Connecticut, USA - Residence of Mr. Charles A. Russell, Thompson, Conn., 1922
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Residence of Mr. Charles A. Russell, Thompson, Conn., 1922
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Thompson, Windham, Connecticut, USA
Although Thompson is one of the largest geographical areas in northeastern Connecticut (some 45 square miles) it has no one single center of identity. Instead, most of its residents identify themselves with the "village" that is closest to them.

Thus Thompson has become known as the town of 10 villages. The Thompson Historical Society has considerable information about each of the villages and its history, together with many photographs of each area and its denizens. The following is only a brief description of the most important or famous historical event in each of the villages. The villages are:

East Thompson
Site of the only 4-train wreck in the history of the United States. The wreck took place in 1891.

Wilsonville
Noted primarily for the Keegan Mill, originally built by Smith Wilkinson, which was a major employer in the area for some 100 years.

Fabyan
Originally known as "New Boston". Settled mainly by Swedish... Read MORE...

1819 - Thompson
Thompson, a post township, is situated in the northeast corner of the county and State, 47 miles northeast from Hartford, and 26 northwest from Providence; bounded on the north by Massachusetts line, on the east by Rhode-Island, on the south by Killingly, and on the west by Woodstock and Pomfret.

The township forms nearly a square, and comprises and area of about 50 square miles, or 32,000 acres.

The town is intersected into nearly two equal parts, by the Quinibaug river, which runs thro' it from north to south. In addition to this stream, it is watered by the French river, a tributary stream of the Quinibaug, and by Five mile river, which rises in Douglass, in Massachusetts, and enters the town at the northeast corner, and running through it from north to south, passes into Killingly, and discharges itself into the Quinibaug. Muddy brook, also, which rises in Woodstock, runs across the southwest corner of the town, a distance of about two miles. Upon these streams there are... Read MORE...

1830 - 100th Birthday
The celebration of the hundreth birthday of a venerable citizen named Melatiah Mason, of Thompson, Connecticut, took place on the 30th ultimo. A sermon was preached on the occasion, and a collection of 840 made for his benefit. He has been a member of the church for 70 years, was a mason by trade, as well as by name; always worked hard, lived temperately, possessed an almost undisturbed cheerfulness and equanimity of mind; and lives to see around him, 6 children, 53 grand-children, 150 great grand children and quite a number of great great grand children.
Boston Centinel
Weekly Raleigh Register
Raleigh, North Carolina
June 3, 1830
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1839 - Thompson
Thompson, Connecticut
Windham county. This town lies 47 miles E.N.E. from Hartford, 14 N. from Brooklyn, 27 W.N.W. from Providence, R.I., and 53 S.W. from Boston. It is bounded N. by Massachusetts and E. by Rhode Island. It was formerly a part of Killingly, and was first settled about the year 1715. The surface of the town is hilly, but not mountainous: it presents a pleasing variety of elevations and valleys. The soil is a gravelly loam, strong, and productive of good crops of corn and hay, and affords excellent pasturage. French river meets the Quinnebaug near the centre of the town, and Five Mile river, issuing from several ponds, waters the eastern part. These streams give to the town a valuable water power, and on their banks are the pleasant and thriving villages of Masonsville, Fishersville and New Boston. These are manufacturing villages, and contain 10 cotton and woolen mills, and a number of other manufactures. This town is large, and very pleasant; it contains a class of... Read MORE...

1841 - THE LAST SOLDIER GONE!
Departed this life at Thompson, Connecticut, on the 12th ult., Mr. Ezekiel Blackmarr, in the 99th year of his age. He was the son of James Blackmarr, and born in Gloucester, Rhode Island, in August, 1742. Seventy-nine years ago last May, he enlisted as a private in the troops raised in the British colonies to take the island of Cuba, under the Earl of Albemarle and Admiral Pocock, in a regiment commanded by Colonel Israel Putnam. He was in Captain John Spaulding's company, of Plainfield; Lieut. Smith and Ensign Pennuel Hutchins, of Killingly. General Lyman of Springfield, or Northampton, was Col. Putnam's superior officer. He was without doubt the last surviving soldier at the taking of the Moro Castle, and the oldest in service on the rolls of King George the Third. He sustained through life the character of an hones, upright citizen, and retained to the last, in a great degree, his bodily and mental powers.
The Sun
Baltimore, Maryland
July 17, 1841
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1854 - Thompson
Thompson, a post-township of Windham county, Connecticut, intersected by the Norwich and Worcester railroad, and drained by the Quinebaug and French rivers, which furnish abundant water-power, 36 miles N. by E. from Norwich. It contains several manufacturing villages, the principal of which are Masonsville, Fishersville, and Wilsonsville, on the Norwich and Worcester railroad, and New Boston, in the N. W. corner of the township. The thriving village of Thompson is situated centrally on elevated ground, and has communication with the above railroad. It contains 2 or 3 churches, several stores, and a bank. Pop. of the township, 4638.

A New and Complete Gazetteer of the United States: Giving a Full and Comprehensive Review of the Present Condition, Industry, and Resources of the American Confederacy ... Thomas Baldwin (of Philadelphia.) Joseph Thomas January 1, 1854 Philadelphia : Lippincott, Grambo & Company 1854.
1860 - Throwing Brickbats in Sleep
A young man residing in West Thompson, Connecticut, rose in his sleep, Sunday night crawled through the attic scuttle to the roof of the house, commenced loosening the bricks from the chimney, and throwing them upon the roof. His father, alarmed by the noise, called him sharply by name, when the son awoke, lost his balance and fell to the ground. He escaped serious injury.
St Cloud Democrat
Saint Cloud, Minnesota
May 24, 1860
1865 - Counterfeit Notes
BOSTON, July 26. - Well executed counterfeit $10 bills on the Thompson Bank, of Thompson, Connecticut, are in circulation here.
National Republican
Washington, District of Columbia
July 27, 1865
1868 - Isaac Sherman, of East Thompson, Conn., is building two paper houses, small sized, for tenements.
They are framed like other houses, and instead of being boarded or clap-boarded, the frame is covered with a firm manilla paper, as is also the roof.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
July 11, 1868
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1874 - A Curious Clock
A Thompson, Connecticut, clock company has shipped a curious clock to San Francisco, to be placed in the tower of the greatest hotel on the continent, where it will furnish the time for 500 dials, which are to be operated by compressed air carried in pipes all over the building. The building has 500 rooms and there is to be a dial in every room.
The Galveston Daily News
Galveston, Texas
February 24, 1874
1875 - Shooting
A tragedy which grew out of a drunken row, occurred in Thompson, Conn., the 25th, when Edward Ryan shot John Keating in the breast with a revolver. Keating was alive at 10 o'clock the 26th, but his death was momentarily expected. Keating was a farm hand and worked for Ryan who accused the former of going away and leaving the house unlocked, in consequence of which his trunk had been broken open and robbed.
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St. Albans Messenger
St. Albans, Vermont
June 04, 1875
1877 - Cure for Opium Habit
A resident of Thompson, Connecticut, publishes a cure for the "opium habit" that seems very simple. It is done by tapering off - diminishing the dose every day, which can be done without suffering, until the desire for the narcotic is removed and the ill effects dissipated.
Alton Telegraph
Alton, Illinois
September 6, 1877


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1895 - Wage Increase
The Grosvenordale Company, North Grosvenordale, Conn., has posted notices in all of its mills that they will increase wages in all departments after April 22. The company has four mills, employing 1,200 hands.
The Times
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
April 13, 1895
1896 - Cannon Exploded
PUTNAM, Conn., July 4. - Norton R. Williams was killed at North Grosvenordale this morning. A cannon which he as loading was hot and the charge exploded, tearing off one of his arms and badly mutilating his body.
The New York Times
New York, New York
July 5, 1896
1896 - Fire
Fire in North Grosvenordale, Conn., totally destroyed the two largest business blocks in the town, together with two barns and adjoining sheds. Loss, $15,000.
The Times
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
December 27, 1896
1899 - FIRE AT EAST THOMPSON. Railroad Station, Engine House and Signal Tower Burned Down.
New London, Nov. 7. - The railroad station at East Thompson, Conn., on the main line, Midland division, of the Consolidated Road, together with the engine house, signal tower and contents of ticket and freight offices, were destroyed by fire yesterday morning. The loss was $1,000, which was covered by insurance. The fire will cause a deal of inconvenience to the railroad people, as East Thompson is a junction point, the branch to Webster and Southbridge connecting with the main line there, and the destruction of the engine house, station, etc., will cramp the railroad in the handling of freight business and passenger traffic.

S. H. Storms is station agent. When he left the station Sunday night everything was all right.

The cause of the fire is unknown. The watchman at the engine house and the night telegraph operator knew nothing of the existence of the blaze until flames burst from all portions of the station.
New Haven Evening Register
New Haven, Connecticut
November 7, 1899
1903 - GIVES UP $15,000 SALARY. Because He Belongs to a Church With Strict Laws.
WEBSTER, Mass., April 1. - Agent Messenger, of the Grosvenordale cotton mills at North Grosvenordale, Conn., will today give up his place on account of his religious activity and with it a salary of $15,000. Mr. Messenger is and enthusiastic member of the Holiness sect, and North Grosvenordale people say he has compelled the help under him to espouse the same belief or lose their jobs. The mill owners finally took the matter in hand and demanded the agent's resignation. Grosvenordale people declare that Mr. Messenger would not allow a store to be opened, milk to be peddled or even street lamps lighted on Sunday.
Fort Wayne Daily News
Fort Wayne, Indiana
April 1, 1903
1903 - LIGHTNING KILLS A BANKER. James Elliott, President of Thompson Bank, North Grosvenordale, Conn., Struck While Walking - Daughter Escapes.
NORTH GROSVENORDALE, Conn., July 14. - James Elliott, fifty-five years old, President of the Thompson Bank in this town, was struck by lightning and instantly killed while walking toward his home late this afternoon.

Mr. Elliott was accompanied by his daughter, who was temporarily stunned by the same stroke of lightning which killed her father. Mr. Elliott was one of the most prominent citizens in this town. He is survived by a widow and four children.
The New York Times
New York, New York
July 15, 1903
1906
North Grosvenor Dale, a post-village of Windham co., Conn., on the New York, New Haven and Hartford R., 40 miles N. by E. of Norwich. It has manufactures of cottons, etc. Pop. about 2700.
Lippincott's New Gazetteer: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World, Containing the Most Recent and Authentic Information Respecting the Countries, Cities, Towns ... in Every Portion of the Globe Publisher J.B. Lippincott Company, 1906
1906
Thompson, a post-village of Windham co., Conn., in Thompson township (town), on the New York, New Haven and Hartford R., 38 miles N. by E. of Norwich. The town is intersected by the Quinebaug River and has cotton and woollen-mills. Pop. of the town in 1900, 6442, of the village, about 500.
Lippincott's New Gazetteer: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World, Containing the Most Recent and Authentic Information Respecting the Countries, Cities, Towns ... in Every Portion of the Globe Publisher J.B. Lippincott Company, 1906
1909 - Wage Increase for Thousand Workers
By Associated Press.
North Grosvenordale, Conn., August 3. - The operatives in the cotton mills here, numbering a thousand, are to receive an increase in wages about August 15. The increase, it is understood, will average about ten per cent.
Harrisburg Telegraph
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
August 3, 1909
1916 - Thompson
Thompson, a post-village of Windham co., Conn., in Thompson township (town), on the New York, New Haven and Hartford R., 38 miles N. by E. of Norwich. The town is intersected by the Quinebaug River and has cotton- and woollen-mills. Pop. of the town in 1900, 6442; of the village, about 500.
Lippincotts New Gazetteer: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World, Containing the Most Recent and Authentic Information Respecting the Countries, Cities, Towns, Resorts, Islands, Rivers, Mountains, Seas, Lakes, Etc., in Every Portion of the Globe, Part 1 Angelo Heilprin Louis Heilprin - January 1, 1916 J.B. Lippincott - Publisher
1919 - Seeks to Settle Textile Strike
Washington - With more than 500 textile workers on strike in North Grosvenordale, Conn., the Department of Labor has assigned Commissioner of Conciliation, T. J. Williams to try to effect an adjustment.
The Wall Street Journal
New York, New York
March 1, 1919
1923 - SUES FOR HUSBAND'S DEATH FROM LIQUOR
New London, Conn., July 31 - Mrs. Domicelle Anton, widow of Joseph Anton, of North Grosvenordale, this state, is bringing suit for $15,000 charging that alleged whisky which her husband bought from Anthony Krupinski of Dudley, Mass., blinded him and caused his death in a Norwich hospital.

The case will come to trial in the Superior Court at Worcester, Mass.
The Portsmouth Herald
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
August 1, 1923
1927 - LIGHTS FIRECRACKER BY CIGARETTE, BLINDED
PUTNAM, July 4. - (By Associated Press) The Fourth of July celebration of Paul Aucoin of North Grosvenordale ended disastrously today, when a firecracker he was lighting from his cigarette exploded prematurely. He is in the local hospital with bandages over his yeas, and until these can be removed he can not tell whether or not he will lose his sight.
The Bridgeport Telegram
Bridgeport, Connecticut
July 5, 1927
1927 - Auditors Find Deficit in North Grosvenordale Books
NORTH GROSVENORDALE, Dec. 9. - (By Associated Press.) An official report of the auditors, which has been awaited by townspeople for the past six weeks, was filed with the local board of selectmen yesterday, showing that former town treasurer and Clerk Dyer S. Elliot was short $11,605.94 in his accounts at the time of his resignation, a few weeks ago... George E. Whitney, member of the selectmen board, said that the town has been reimbursed for the full amount by Mr. Elliot, although no interest on the money has been received to date...
The Bridgeport Telegram
Bridgeport, Connecticut
December 10, 1927
1930 - SKIDDING MACHINE RESULTS IN DEATH OF FATHER LANDRY.
St. Thomas Aquinas’s Church Pastor Instantly Killed at Grosevenor Dale, Ct.

WOMAN IN HOSPITAL TWO CHILDREN UNHURT

Car Crashes Fence and Turns Over in Meadow as Cleric Loses Control on Slippery Pavement.

Rev. Adelard Landry, for the past 22 years pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas’s church on Waverly street, was instantly killed in an automobile accident at Grosevenor{sic} Dale, Ct., yesterday afternoon, when the machine in which he was riding skidded on the wet pavement, crashed through a fence, went into the ditch and on to a meadow where it turned over.

With Father Landry at the time of the accident were Mr. and Mrs. Ovillia Audette of Grosevenor{sic} Dale and their two children, Robert, five and Aucion, three months old. Mrs. Audette, niece of the priest, was the only one injured.

Father Landry was turning out of the path of an oncoming car when his machine went into a skid on the slippery roadway and crashed through a steel projecting fence. It dropped down a five-foot... Read MORE...

1940 - Railroad Abandoned
April 11 - The New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Co. abandons its rail line from Webster to East Thompson, Conn.

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Here's a list of places to go and activities to enjoy in and around Thompson:
Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park: If you're a fan of racing or just looking for an adrenaline rush, check out Thompson Speedway. They host various motorsport events throughout the year, including stock car racing and drifting competitions.

Quaddick State Park: This scenic state park is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. You can go hiking on the trails, have a picnic, swim in Quaddick Lake, or even do some fishing. It's a great spot to relax and enjoy nature.

Brimfield State Forest: Located nearby in Brimfield, Massachusetts, this forest offers excellent opportunities for hiking, bird watching, and camping. It's a peaceful place to immerse yourself in nature.

Indian Ranch: This concert venue on the shores of Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg hosts a variety of live music events during the summer months. It's a fantastic place to enjoy some outdoor concerts.

Roseland Cottage: Located in Woodstock, just a short drive from Thompson, this historic house museum... Read MORE...

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1947 North Grosvenordale Directory, North Grosvenordale, CT
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Marriages of St. Joseph Catholic Church, No. Grosvenor Dale, CT, 1872-1990, Pawtucket, RI : American French Genealogical Society, c1992
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Charpentier, Robert., Baptisms of St. Joseph Catholic Church, North Grosvenordale, CT, 1872-1990. Pawtucket, RI : American French Genealogical Society, 1995.
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Burials of St. Joseph Catholic Church, North Grosvenordale, CT, 1872-1990. Pawtucket, RI : American French Genealogical Society, 1994, c1995
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Introducing the Memories of Savin Rock ceramic postcard mug, a charming tribute to the iconic amusement park in Connecticut! This 11-ounce ceramic coffee mug is a delightful blend of nostalgia and functionality. Featuring a vintage-inspired design, the mug showcases iconic images and landmarks from Savin Rock amusement park, evoking fond memories of days gone by.

My Connecticut Roots Mug: Bed-and-Breakfast Enthusiast Edition
Start your day with a sip of history and charm from our Connecticut-inspired ceramic mug, proudly proclaiming: "My ancestors came from Connecticut, that explains a lot about my love for charming bed-and-breakfasts and discussing the nuances of colonial architecture." This delightful mug is perfect for those who appreciate the finer things in life, like cozy mornings at quaint inns and lively conversations about the elegance of colonial design.

Patriotic Memories: Memorial Day Vintage Postcard Coffee Mug
Remembering the Brave, Honoring the Fallen Celebrate the spirit of Memorial Day with this stunning ceramic coffee mug featuring vintage postcards commemorating the holiday. Perfect for honoring the brave men and women who served, this mug is both a functional keepsake and a nostalgic work of art. Whether you're sipping your morning coffee or enjoying an afternoon tea, this dishwasher-safe and microwave-friendly mug is a timeless way to show your patriotism. Ideal as a gift for veterans, history buffs, or anyone who cherishes American traditions, this mug makes Memorial Day even more meaningful.
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