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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1908
Page
6
Wood sold by the cord load and bulk slabs for sheds and timber at reasonable rates. Also offering lime and sand for cement from a sandbank on Farwell Street. Listings include contact L. J. Bolster at 383 North Main Street Surre Vermont and phone 405-2 383 North Main Street.
The Barre Daily Times notes the National Life Insurance Company of Montpelier Vermont promotes access to life coverage for all families. Agents S. Batlard and N. Ballard are listed in Barre for policy inquiries and local service as of April 13 1908.
Fragmented local items describe floral shop offerings at Youngson s, office space for rent on Main Street, and a call for Methodist conference hospitality. Also listed are used furnishings, typed desk and chair prices, housing inquiries, and ticket details for Bishop Cranston s lecture on crime at the upcoming conference.
The avenue hotel and the Amen Comer era end as the hotel plans to close Saturday and be replaced by four five story towers. Officials led by Odell and Pratt attend a farewell at four with guests from all regions recalling years of service and memories. An auction follows next Tuesday with many items expected to sell though some bottled brandy from 1799 remains unsold for a limited time.
Miss Alice Gove plans to stay with Mrs Glines while Tiben Glines joins the summer, Norman Colby nearly severs a tow while chopping for ot. Stock Friday. Mr and Mrs W C Keyes of Woodsville visit Mrs Kayes mother Mrs Jane Ayers. Mrs Ler travels from Massachusetts to spend the summer. WA meets with sister Mrs WA Cooper. A suit between Mrs Ercardt and Woln Pock is watched from the commencement with interest by friends. Mr and Mrs C L Slack and Mr and Mrs John Crowney visit Northfield Thursday and join the Eastern Star. Dyspepsia referenced as America’s curse with Burdoet Blood claim of relief.
An Easter excursion to New York via Central Vermont Railway is announced for April 17. It promises rail travel with a spring option returning by steamer from New London and a public event at Unity hall with games and a whist party hosted by local organizers.
In Barre several residents are mentioned visiting Boston Burlington and Montpelier. Reports describe community events at Free Baptist meetings, quilting efforts, and a drive to aid Tuskegee Institute. The operetta Paxline is planned for town hall with George Reed painting a town hall scene.
The column records multiple village happenings including wedlock of Roy Slayton and Miss Vers at the bride’s home, with Rev. W. A. Bradshaw officiating. It notes Mr Slayton’s prior Stowe residence and planned residence in town, plus various visits and shifts in local families as spring approaches.
Chelsea Hale K Darling left Friday for Boston on business. Emily Bacon of South Washington visits. Mrs Sprague hosts guests at her home. Mr and Mrs James Mall and Curtis Mall improve after illness. Lougee moved from Litte home to Medeau’s. Wealthy Stoughton returns to South Royalton after time with grandmother. Floyd of Manchester NH working for Fred Woodwin. Various residents noted in brief social items and local movements.
Vermont party dynamics curb Vermont delegates at the Republican convention while a Southern District court injunction targets Sears Roebuck in Chicago over the Economy cream separator. The verdict names Vermont Farm Machine Co and Supine Separator Co, holding buyers liable and prompting a nationwide shutdown threat.
Major Arthur Gridiths recounts seers of whiteical objections to Sambera and the Garrick club. The piece surveys famed members like Theodore Hook and details club rituals, punch recipes, and the Garrick steak. It notes high values of club silverware, furnishings, and wine stock, with estates and libraries valued in thousands, hinting at prestige and caution in Victorian club life.
An odd clipped passage discusses a versatile pen and peculiar phrases about threading and nails. It cites Cleveland Main Beater and Brownlby's Magazine, mentioning Treetica and Howerti tolantite with unclear context and names such as Bak and Américsa.
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