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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1908
Page
4
Reported notes from April 14 1908 show Barre welcomes the Vermont Methodist conference in a packed program at Hedding church with plans for alumni trustees at Dartmouth and discussions of local industry. Rutland balloons and anticipated mill work resumption feature in broader state events.
A late 19th century circular from the national department of agriculture warns butter may carry tubercle bacilli. Investigators assert butter is an ideal environment for bacilli to remain alive and virulent for months, arguing milk germs transfer via cream and butter, raising health concerns among readers.
The passage notes Vermonters’ surprising resilience amid unusual dietary claims and “tremendous consumers of tratter reid anilk,” reflecting old regional tone on nutrition and vigor. It captures a skeptical view of costly eating trends and their bodily impacts.
Local industry figures praise Burlington Whitcesl ington Brew Press and related firms as the Rutland Herald notes gradual recovery. A derelict poem printed in the issue laments aging wisdom and urges action, while Harvard discourse on Rauthay captivates spectators with a nine to five figure.
Widespread blaze at Charlestown Navy Yard saw The Helping Band and militiamen assist firefighters by maintaining lines and protecting property. Rear Admiral Shaw ordered Coast Artillery and Marines to reinforce, aiding recovery and deterring looters. praised for timely, organized response.
The scrambled text references relief agencies rushing to a stricken district with officials and representatives. It mentions Major Henry and Gov erion Dexper in directing aid and monitoring progress, while noting ongoing work from yesterday into evening amid disorderly transcription from a Boston Transcripe style source.
In a tense moment a colonel orders two soldiers to extract a spoonful of soup from a kitchen as punishment for disobedience. One soldier complies by offering a ladle of hot water instead, stating the group was expecting only hot water. The exchange highlights harsh wartime discipline and quick obedience.
April 14 Rotland announces L Ed Mefroon a Purdue graduate civil engineer as the new general superintendent of the Matland Railway. He succeeds Theory W Brow and W J Horton who resigned. McFroon comes from General Blee tile company Selieweetady NY.
A newspaper ad promotes ANTI-PILL from Dr J Leonhardt Linco Nets as a free trial remedy for constipation digestion and stomach trouble. It promises a complete cure and invites readers to present a coupon at Rickert Wells drug store with name and address to receive a free trial package.
Rutland hosts Grand Bodies May 19 through 28 with sessions in May. The event opens at nine with parlor and militia adjutant, includes decoration ceremony, concerts, and a grand encampment session on May 20. Delegates from several states expected, with speakers from New York and Massachusetts. Ladies from Universalist church handle banquet, rail rates offered by the Hutha railroad for attendees.
In Leroy New York on April 24 Elizabeth Hooker died after her clothing caught fire at her home. She suffered epilepsy and failed to recover after the blaze burned her clothing from her body.
A damaged OCR passage recalls a Bunton Ye advertisement and mentions a meeting where directors and officers were named or retained. It notes a wooden hall gathering Friday with about twenty attendees, a recording of Mr. and Mrs. Ya Coll, whist and other games, plus a phonograph program.
The piece notes a manual election event for Sime ice dodge and lists residents including Leon Blaschard of Berton. It mentions Mr and Mrs Walter Kendrick’s return from a wedding trip and a summer guest from New Hampshire. It reports measles illness and a nurse aiding Mew Wesedy with a 25 cent offer for remedies from D. F. P. Davie.
In East Barre Rippling Stream Rebekah 1 Ben holds a special practice meeting. The gathering includes noting the election of the Noble Grand and related ceremonial plans.
A garbled food feature fragment discusses dessert ideas and a variety of flavors. It mentions dessert options, sample names like Cherry and Peach, and odd phrases about preparation and packaging. The text is incomplete and contains numerous errors.
The Barre Savings Bank and Trust Company reports assets totaling 769 462 83 with 460 032 42 in another category and 142 648 70 value, plus 15 000 00 capital stock and 50 000 00 surplus fund. Undivided profits show 13 368 589, dividend No. 15 at 71 percent with 4 000 00 deposits and 1 890 962 56, premium from U S bonds sold 4 496 84.
Catholic Order of Foresters prepares for the 25th anniversary silver jubilee in Marlington on May 27. Sunday committee selections include Invitation led by T A Austin and Rev W P Crosby, Transportation led by F W South Swanton and others, with several parish and lodge members named.
A garbled OCR item lists names from Burlington and nearby towns, referencing a national or local temperance themed event. It mentions figures such as McMahon, Delaney, Simays, Girard, and Alapa, with venues in Burlington Winooski Shelburne and Essex Junction. It notes a parade, a banquet, and a state court coordinated celebration involving Catholic groups and Foresters, with plans around May and a visit by dignitaries.
A garbled OCR fragment shows chaotic phrases about bankruptcy, payments, and warnings. The readable bits suggest a debtor facing financial collapse and threats of sentinel action, with unclear references to Swen and Ui. The article lacks coherent facts to anchor a full report.
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