The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1922-12-15


nor Russell Alger of Detroit.
We append the following brief extract
of sketch of Stephen Moore from the
"History of Detroit: Mr.. Stephen Moore
is kind hearted and generous man,
unusually well informed on all public
questions, has clear business foresight and
has been remarkably successful in his
extensive business enterprises. His name
is a guarantee of the standing of the in
terest he has so long managed. Mr.. Moore
is now deceased, and the business is now
conducted by his son. George H. Moore s
early memories of the hills and
wales of New England, constrained him
to choose this section as a permanent
country home, and in the Spring of 1890
he came to West Newbury and bought a
place In September 1892 he purchased
eleven acres of land of Alexander Greer,
the site of his elegant mansion, one
mile below Newbury Village, commencing
the work the next July, and moved in
the fifteenth of August.
In beauty of situation, completeness
of design, convenience of arrangement and
elegance of finish it is one of the finest
residences in the state. 1t should be
seen to be appreciated. The style is
colonial with tower and porticos of vari-
gated cobbIe-stones laid in Portland ce-
rHbic front xroll 10 ho alyoI
brick furrowed out two inches, sheathed
up with spruce, then another dead air
space of one inch and finished on the inside
with adamant. Butterfield of Manches-
ter drew the design but the work in de-
tail was executed by Martin Perkins. The
reception hall floor is mosaic marble and
the main hall, library and music room
of oak, maple and mahogany.
The dining room, den and halls wains-
coted in quartered oak. The library wall
is finished in sycamore and the music
room in white maple.
The whole house is finished in natural
wood without paint. In the den and
dining room are cheerful fire places made
of pressed brick. The front chambers
are of cypress, the main stair way is
quartered oak, and the kitchen a model
of convenience, is finished in brown ash
and southern pine. The water reservoir
is on the third floor, and cold and warm
water are available in every room. The
windows are of large single plate glass,
and every living and 81 eping room is
pleasant and slightly. The tidy barn is
well filled, including the dairy stock,
fine span of black coachers, a thoroughbred
and Arabian brood mare of fine points
This superb modern home crowns an
eminence that commands a magnificent
outlook of river and meadow miles in
extent with back ground of hills and noun
tains, Moosilauks towering in the distance.
Mr.. Moore has an ample and well
selected library, including some rare books,
one of antiquity of more than three hun
bred years.
That Mr.. Moore after extensive travels,
should select Newbury as his country
home is handsome tribute to the town,
and in it's public improvement he takes
liberal interest.
After the death of Mrs. Moore "Wild-
wood Hall' was purchased by Mr.. Walter
Drant who came here with his family
consisting of Mrs. Drant, son and two
daughters from Barton, Vt Death claim
ed Mr.. and Mrs. Drant shortly after
coming to Newbury and this beautiful
estate reverting to their heirs is now the
home of Miss Edith Drant who spends
part of the year in Newbury, making
wildwood HalT' her Summer residence.
George Moore and his wife are at rest
in the Oxbow Burying Ground; their
lives are but a memory; yet, the Castle
on the hill still endures.
May it continue to be the residence of
those who are possessed with affluence,
influence, and the spirit which will uphold
the traditions of Newbury and continue
to make this place, as it now is, one of the
best places on earth.
Newbury High School Notes
Last week was observed as Educational
Week. Several of the parents visited
school during the week. On Thursday
afternoon, Mr.. Bradder gave a very
set of moving pictures on the
t inc Tree Blister Rust.
Friday evening the basketball team
played at Peacham. The girls team won
1y a score of II to g. Peacham boys
cam won by a score of 50 to II.
Last Sunday was "Go to Church Sun.
lay" for the pupils of N. H. S.
The examinations for the fall term be-
yan last Tuesday,