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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1908
Page
6
Extracted OCR note shows National Life Insurance Company Montpelier Vermont and agents S. Ballara and Tallerd associated with Barre. The fragment confirms an insurance promotional notice appearing in The Barre Daily Times on Wednesday April 1 29, 1908.
A jumble of small ads and notices including cut flowers at Youngson s, typewriter desk price, clairvoyant, rental offers, Catholic care subscription, Queen Quality footwear, and an InterCity Athletic Association stockholders meeting. Also mentions Lewis Veterinary Hospital openings and facilities with contact numbers and addresses.
Chelsea notes list Mr and Mrs Ned Buck arriving for a Grange degree work. Miss Lyle Tracy returned from a neckoperation in Boston. Esles of Souring mill Pennsylvania plans new work in three weeks. Dustin Boardway rents vacated Capt Hi house and will move this week. Ben Tucker of Tunbridge visits with a horse buyer and a five year old mare. Friends of Wil C Holmes are glad he arrived in Los Angeles after a cross country trip. Herbert Kingsbury and Ira Tho timed to their West Fries home after a visit here. Harley Stewart, Will Reed and IL C Bond visited Michel's in Williametown yesterday. Mr FH House confined by grippe. Local schooling notes from Corner April and A B Covell listed among community teachers.
In South Ryegate Vermont a long trial with Mrs Mabel Stewart as the subject concluded after many witnesses testified. The proceedings spanned into a Saturday session with twenty one witnesses supporting various views while nine children reportedly faced pressure from parents in the context of the case. A verdict of not guilty by H L Terry was noted amid ongoing public notices and local commentary from Burlington and St Johnsbury figures.
Groton reports visitors from Corinth Topsham and Montpelier. Delegates attend the Republican district convention in Montpelier while repairs and roadwork continue, including curbing and widening a wall. Families and neighbors share news of illnesses travels and local engagements in a century-old town record.
Mrs Charles Root returns Wednesday from a ten day trip to New York State to visit her sister. Mrs A F Grover from Manchester Vermont visiting her sister, Mr Norman Greene, visits Barre. John Hutchinson A W Kite Dr Railey D H Moore Jugitte Hutchinan and others leave Thursday for the Republican district convention at Montpelier. Mrs J E Wilcox goes to Burlington Tuesday. Mr Wilcox recently began duties as station agent at Richford. Mrs Ernest McIntosh, ill for weeks with rheumatic fever, has heart disease and is critical. The Rev Joseph Hamilton arrives Tuesday and will reside on South Pleasant Street. Mrs Hamilton and household goods expected soon before May 2 when he will preach at the Methodist church.
A lawyer recounts a Western city encounter with an expert chemist and bacteriologist during lunch after a court session. Over oysters meat and ice cream the chemist humorously reveals insights on typhoid risks and meat inspection, influencing the lawyer to rethink appetites and professional focus amid a water works case.
British representatives in China condemn Japan's actions in Manchuria and urge adherence to the Sino-Japanese alliance aims. Britain fears precedents that could undermine China's integrity and questions Hague intervention while noting Japan’s rapid advances in Manchuria. Also includes unrelated ad-like lines about tonics and remedies.
Two entries from Abbots and Wilkendale show well in three year old stallions. Sir Abbott earned a first premium while Punic Flack and other colts placed honors. Chas. H. Gor Wilkestinle oversaw events at the Union exhibition in Sherbrooke P Q with notable bids and awards recorded.
A week of small items includes births, illness, and visitors. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Page on April 22. Honor Hadley of Woodbury visiting Charles Baatman. George Jewell and Carl Corlies in Barre City last week. Dances scheduled at West Corinth Thursday night and Cookvill May art. O E S held a special meeting Saturday. Wallace Chalmers mill yard work on two dates. Mrs Fadeon Flood ill. Andret Waterbury ill. B R Kosic returned from Worcester. Infant child of Mr and Mrs Ni Richardson improving. Delegates elected to the state convention W Wy Spalding L Vaat CN Humpurny. Funeral in Myton Re a church after one. Masonic ae ty survived by be a Mte. Flagg's Wonderland Moving Picture company to show at town hall Thursday evening with new pictures and songs.
Nine years ago Farthing of Mill Creek Indiana Territory faced severe weakness and near ruin. A doctor recommended Electric Bitters, and after one bottle his strength returned. He claims he nearly fell, but the tonic put him back on his feet and kept him well since, under guarantee at Red Crow Pharmacy.
A fragmented, archaic passage discusses a narrator and a subject named Sophy, focusing on gazes, unspoken thoughts, and shifting attention. The ornate diction imitates a literary critique or viewpoint essay, with jagged phrasing and intermittent, dreamlike lines.
A twenty century hustling builder fumed at a foreman during a rambling exchange about a fallen new house. The foreman claimed collapse amid scaffolding removal, and the boss accused him as a rank outsider before firing him.
A Camden shoe dealer sold a customer two right shoes by mistake and chased to correct it offering a right and left. The customer, content with the error, claimed satisfaction noting the left shoe was unnecessary, leaving the seller with two right shoes and a loss. The dealer feels deceived by the outcome.
A celebrated Scottish lawyer addressed the Caledonian supreme court with seven hours of oratory, then returned home to family worship. At supper his devotions were brief. The mother teased that he spoke long at court yet dismissed his Maker in seven minutes. He replied that the Lord in the uptake of the judge bodies may seem dull.
A light hearted excerpt presents couples at a social gathering trading phrases about recognition and courtesy. The dialogue touches on memory, host introductions, and social restraint during conversation at a bridge game, with a brief tip about politeness and tact in social play. The piece blends witty banter with playful mishearings and rustic phrasing.
The Hazlet family leads a strong showing as four sisters join May Hazlet in a final where May defeats Florence 5 up and 4 to play to claim the title. May’s prior wins and the presence of Miss Violet Hazlet highlight a notable family run in the championship. Florence Hazlet, Mins May Haglep, and Miss Rhone Altair also compete amid 50 entrants across the UK and Ireland.
Local grocer Osborne announces new quarters soon with a larger stock of groceries and provisions. Right pools and right prices are promised, with one price check for cash.
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