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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1908
Page
6
A Bethel section item notes celebration at the E C Fisher C tannery led to a disturbance when a visiting town figure intervened during a keg celebration. A town volunteer faced opposition, a telephone scam prompted rapid police response, and three Tondera men plus a visitor were fined in separate cases.
Local notes list cut flowers at Founguon's with prices, a typewriter, hairpiece, and various small ads. It mentions rent notices, music shop offerings, and an upcoming Inter-City Athletic Association stockholders meeting. Also includes a Catholic family payer subscription, a veterinary hospital opening, and Italian-American community announcements in Barre Vermont.
City council issue public notice citing Chapter 40 and 24 of the retard city ordinances prohibiting the disposal of refuse matter in streams. Penalties are specified, with minimum and maximum fines. Papin Bros advertise contact via telephone for more information.
Go to Osborne's for first class groceries and provisions. Freechecks given for cash. Will be in new quarters soon with lots of new goods. East Barre, Vermont Woodford.
A fragmentary note describes a street sale in Vermont with items including wood stock and chairs. Names appear as L J Bolster and others, indicating a local vendor setting. The garbled text limits precise details but confirms a sale event and involved parties on the street in Bolster.
Williamstown invites All Od Fellows Rebekahs and families to celebrate the anniversary of Child Fellowship. The Rev A J Hough of Mont Hier will speak. A soft musical pantata plus a line of testimonials from residents follows. An ad note promotes Electric Bitters and other tonics with testimonials and cautions.
A listing by Cross Pharmacy and numerous firms invites claims to refund 50 cent bottles of Avonne's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure a cold, offering a 25 cent bottle to prove the money back. The notice sets an April deadline for inventory duties by assignees and outlines duties of those involved.
The Cabot column records Mr. and Mrs. M D Wella visiting Boston, Miss Marsh of Shildoness and Miss Elton Smith of Burlington staying with relatives, and Miss Amy Goodupee of Montpelier visiting. It notes Mrs Laura Lyford’s declining health, Inspector Shaffer examining the post office, and several residents visiting kin or starting work in May. A cantata Pauline is announced for April 30 and May 1 at the town hall.
Local items report residents traveling to Hardwick Woodbury and Cabot for visits and errands. Schools in East Calais set to begin Monday in April. The Ent Calais Creamery Company paid Santee Co for butter, with totals and gains noted. Area residents including Nell Gilman, Harry, and Mrs. Albert Cheinett are mentioned along with several social visits and a church Sabbath school presentation.
J J Skineton returns from Boston with plans to visit Wet Bradford on Thursday and resume return in five weeks. Morrill of Manchester attends to business. annual village meeting set for Sperany May ah at 7 20. Mrs Ellen Thinkington arrives to supervise meals in former W H Prince residence. Miss Maile Jord and Jennie Bells retire from Mountpelier visit. Col Ac Bh Chanler and J P Layton travel to Brooklyn. Mes Chavier Ingatte to Montpelier Thursday morning to visit sister Bean. Mrs Carle Haifior O'Brien in Poor health. Ebene song at Catholic services. Frances Warnyr, second maiden, aids relief effort. Mrs Warner and daughter remaining ill. Reverend Giles activities noted. general sense of community and health concerns throughout.
Readable fragments describe town happenings with names like Selgile Meland and Elle Hebard returning, and references to local stations and events. The text is garbled but centers on community activity, travel, and temporary delays in the area.
Opera notes announce George Sidney, the popular funnyman, returns to the Opera House next Tuesday April 25 in a new success Busy Tony’s Twodle a lively musical satire with all new scenery and costumes.
A vibrant production features renowned comedians and dancers in a lavish show. Costumes dazzle as performers, singing and dancing through a riot of color and playful parody. The company includes several new musical numbers and parodies by Mr Sid, promising lively entertainment.
An old advertisement touts Green's Ideal Bakery offering a wide line of pies, cakes, and sweetbreads. The copy emphasizes variety and quality, typical of a local bakery page in a historical newspaper.
In Ellsworth Pa early yesterday four foreign workers were killed and three seriously injured when a blast in Ellsworth Collieries No 1 release gas in a new entry ignited by unknown means. About 100 miners narrowly escaped, aided by unusual presence of mind as they crawled to safety after the concussion.
The Senate sent the nomination of Milton I Purdy of Minnesota to succeed Judge Loehren on the United States District Court for Minnesota. Purdy, an assistant to the attorney general, has handled cases on enforcing Sherman anti trust and interstate commerce law. Two Minnesota senators joined with William E. Wade to push the nomination, while Senator Nelson signaled opposition to confirmation.
Partial OCR reads show a protest item involving China and Japan in Australia. The text mentions a Japanese steamer and shipments for China, with references to February incidents and wartime tensions impacting trade and public sentiment.
Hill s 8 2% Ointment advertised as a rapid, sure cure for skin diseases. Promoted as a favorite skin ointment available at D. Davis' store for 25e.
A seasonal window display touts spring time as ideal for buying cut glass and silver ware. The ad promises quality guaranteed items from small trinkets to large loving cups at low prices, inviting discerning customers to note the Spring Time window.
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