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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1908
Page
6
An unusual estate case revolves around Neval Liw and a purchases company in Vermont. Ballard acts as Montpelier agent with NB Ballard as local Barre agent, presenting a tale of mislaid documents and questionable inventory practices.
Fragmented local notices mention Kararsion to Plattsturg events in Aug and various ads. References include Vermont Fruit Store wholesale and retail cream, Burr the Jeweler paying cash for watches and diamonds, shoe stores with discounted goods, and a notice for a lodge and a Trout fishing guide.
A Sanowe California doctor from No. 979 Gifford Avenue endorses Elecurte Hitters as a superior remedy for headache liver and bowel torpor. He claims one bottle provides more digestive relief than any other remedy he knows. Sold under guarantee at Red Grose Pharmacy and Hickert Wells drug store.
The city council of Barre Vermont has placed the 1908 tax bill in my hands for collection. Taxes are due on or before August 10 1908. Unpaid by August 10 will be turned over to the constable for collection with five percent added plus lawful fees. City of Barre July 1 1908 James Mackay Treasurer.
Cabot directors decide on a fall opening for the elementary and high schools with Mrs. Seraphine Wiswell and others noted among residents. Over twenty students already registered for the high school under Mr Pret B. Vavivon, while various town happenings include storms, travel, and local visits by residents from Montague to Concord.
Manila August report says Governor General Sitti rejects protest by Spurjist residents over remarks by veterans backing Simon Villa. He states the July 82 declaration calling for killing Spaniards shows no international angle and that the incident lacks any global dimension.
An old testimonial touts Doan's Kidney Pills as a lasting cure for kidney pain and urinary issues. A resident from Neminary Street, Tlarro, VI, recounts relief from severe back pain and nighttime discomfort after using the pills, praising the product and recommending others try it through local dealer B A Craven.
In Marshfield there was a quiet week with Mrs T Alice Pidher visiting. George Curley worked in East Oulube. Mr and Mrs Fred Taner celebrated their forty fifth anniversary May 30. Mary 30. Myravoke engages in work for Mrs Berton Pike as relatives visit. Several K of P members attended the national encampment in Boston.
New York August market moved wheat prices up by 3 to 4 cents per bushel as northern grain news signaled 10 to 15 percent crop damage from heat and blight. Short sellers were pressured while outside speculators bought heavily on the belief the spring wheat crop is failing. Prices reached 12.09 in New York and 12. Ash Chicago reported at , with intense buying activity across outlets.
Washington reports Interstate Commerce Commission received complaints from Georgia shippers against railroads in the Southwestern Territory over a rate increase. Judge Speer has temporarily enjoined enforcement pending review of reasonableness by the Commission. Notice will be served today. defendants have twenty days to respond. The body of Thomas Ponders Jr, a former Poultry resident, was brought from Easton, Pa, after being struck by a car, leaving a sister and a brother and a sister surviving.
Nearly 50 veterans and friends attended a function in Harvard on Wednesday hosted by Mra Don Chuttot and Mes Cyril Brunner. Guests included Mise Guot Coan of Manchester and Mise W F Wedgwood, with various relatives from Redweter Whitlomi and Barre visiting or traveling to nearby towns for family gatherings andSporting trips. Dr and Mrs Lewis Mbert Barnes of Denver stayed with Rev Mire Howe and attended church events. Barnes noted a gain in church membership and friendship formed at the Boston Theological Institute with continued fellowship in 1920s era community life.
Montpelier reports Dr Proctor sanatorium care successful for patient released after three weeks of treatment. City updates note Station Agent departures and new appoints, with staff attendance and transport concerns. Middlesex liquor case ends in discharge as witnesses recount whiskey incident involving Mrs Meade. local officials, Edgar Anglen, and H M Senter involved. Also mentions Capt. Samuel B Paine visiting Crookfield friends and Mark Twain biographer Albert Wigelow Paine attending a reunion with Civil War service history.
A local note from Graniteville announces a charity cecal dance in Miles. The event, labeled as a ball, is presented by B S Bhapelidrd and Anguet. Details remain unclear due to garbled OCR.
A historical ad listing cedar shingles available in several grades. No. 2 Clear priced at 2.50 per thousand, Ex No. 1 at 1.90, No. 1 L50 per thousand, reflecting tiered rates for builders and lumber buyers.
Miss Florey L Bailey recounts raising celery near New York for the early market. With under three acres and a mortgage, she uses celery to pay debts, save money, and fund relatives education. She reports an average crop of 50,000 heads and about 40 cents per dozen.
The article discusses raising marketable celery starting in January to meet June demand in New York City. It outlines sowing seeds in boxes, forcing seedlings in a greenhouse, keeping moisture and air balanced, and moving plants outdoors once soil warms. It emphasizes temperature control, early forcing, and careful field preparation with plowed ground and smooth fertilized surface.
The narrator describes weed control in celery patches, noting weeds thrive with moisture. When weeds appear, they are pulled and burned. In June, the farmer starts boarding the tallest celery, replacing banked earth, using ten inch boards ten feet long to place between rows to aid blanching.
A fragment from the Baltimore American features a brisk, witty exchange about speeding and style in an automobile gown. The playful dialogue hints at bold fashion and modern city life with quick, clipped banter.
Returns from Kansas City indicate William S. Gawherd won the Democratic gubernatorial nomination over David Ryall and William H. L. Watlere. Close to 25,000 ballots favor Gawherd, with final tallies delayed as results come in slowly. Herbert S. Hadley, Missouri attorney general, also figures in early returns.
The sole gubernatorial candidate for the Ree party, Heke Conhenté, rallies strength in city halls to highlight farming district support. The campaign emphasizes unity with strong backing in rural areas and a focus on agricultural policy.
Angi Henry Cartwright a veteran English middleweight who fought with knuckles before King Edward when prince of Wales in the 1860s died in St Louis at 78. He claimed victories over several men including Jack Gilbert and a “fighting” career noted in his later years at his married daughter’s home.
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