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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1907
Page
4
The Barrs Daily Times weekly average of 4,535 copies marks the area's largest daily paid circulation. The snippet notes various regional items from Labor Day plans to Vermont chivalry, brook trout, dangerous railroad crossings near Montpelier, and state press praise for Vermont’s Jamestown expo brochure.
The city adopts weekly wages for the street and water departments, arguing this resolves staffing complaints from monthly pay. Barre joins the progressive trend, claiming workers deserve timely payment after earning it, aligning municipal practice with industrial norms and ensuring departments can maintain labor stability.
A local ad proclaims a closing out of summer stock with prices on straw hats at 19c and 79c, wash suits 42c 89c and 1.68, and forty two outing and work pants at 98c. Working shirts and overalls excluded, noting repairs and alterations also offered.
A mosaic of light humorous lines and jokes from various papers. Bits joke about weather hammocks firemen doctors and households with sharp one liners. Names of papers include New York Life Washington Star Des Moines Register Woman's Home Companion Detroit Tribune and Youth's Companion.
A Barre Vermont excerpt notes merchants shift from monthly or longer credit to cash payments in fast growing commercial centers. It highlights loss of personal customer knowledge and rising demand for frequent paydays as industrial development broadens merchant needs.
A 1907 letter discusses a milk controversy and criticizes Mr Carpenter for allowing use of his name in writings not authored by him. The writer urges careful control of who may publish under Carpenter’s name and expresses concern over attribution and responsibility.
The article notes that the title reverend emerged in the mid seventeenth century and cites clergy from Westhol Massachusetts and New York figures. It mentions sparrows damaging the First Congregational church building requiring repairs and records Reuben A Torrey addressing the Pitth Avenue church about reliance on prayer for daily needs. It also reports on Right Rev Dr Thomas Bowman of the Methodist Episcopal denomination celebrating his birthday and notes Rev Dr David Magle of Patterson New Jersey retiring with a $6000 gift to his congregation and remaining emeritus pastor and president of the Presbyterian board of church erection in New York City. Magle serves on the Princeton Theological Seminary trustees.
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A heart pumps seven miles per hour and 4 202 000 miles in seventy years is cited. Sir William Brookes showcases a diamond burning in an electric arc with a sprouting appearance. Professor Lapparini of Paris reports a new meat preservation method involving a tight box and pulp threads.
Public examination notes mention weed related concerns and examination fees. Details are unclear due to fragmented OCR. No clear persons or organizations are identifiable from the readable text.
A driver was thrown from a car when steering gear failed near Rienford, sending the party down a 90 foot bank. In the crash, Mr. Stroteh of Killia and Mrs. Dodgeworth of Hoboken were injured or killed as Beales, on a business trip to Binghampton, was also involved.
Sorelk Va Aug 7 Pontificial ish has preside over vy cons irk delegate and vipers mn Sects of welcome at the Academy of Music and a night secret seater devoted to bearing concert were the feature of the 25th convention of the Knights of Columbus The day brought many visitors to the city including 14 900 resign and other guests at the event
At St Albans on Aug 7 the West River Railroad Company meeting elected directors including Judge Walter C. Noyes John Averill Justus A Southard and George C. Smith. Officers named Walter Riven president J S Southard vice president Wesley H. Chaffee secretary treasurer.
Delegates of the Vermont State Golf association appointed for the next year after the championship tournament naming Honorary president John Q. McCullough of Bennington and president William H. Dunn of Rutland. Other officers include first vice president Charles L. Woodfury Wan Danakee, second vice president HM Cutler Montpelier, secretary-treasurer George E. Maree Rutland, and tournament officers EM Pond Rutland and F W Pauloe Paul. Unclear whether next meeting will be held in Burlington or Rutland.
Funeral services were held in St. Albans for Lucretis Bussell who sang at her daughter's ceremony. Rev. J. T. Bunzell and Rev. Henry A. Maxzell officiated. Marion L. Collins led a solo, bearers included Harold Jones, WoW Sutton, Gy Rensolke, and Elmer Johnson. Interment at the local cemetery. Attendees listed from Colchester Barre Jay Westford and nearby towns.
In Rutland and nearby Castleton a charity outing brings 190 children from York Ave to a farm retreat. Lady volunteers organize entertainment while George F. Darker of Custotou funds a lamp, and Jeremish Thornton hosts 42 girls two miles from town. A large orchard feast and overnight lodging ensure safety and rest. Mr Parker envisions making the camp permanent with liberal support plans.
John Ashey of Burlington pleaded guilty to possessing liquor with intent to sell. He received a sentence not more than six months or a fine of five dollars, plus time served in Rutland jail. Police found liquor bottles at his Kort Etinn area premises, amid prior complaints of similar offenses.
In a windy day at Chicago Golf Club links August 7 players battled a gale and driving rain for the 36 hole qualifying round of the Western Amateur Championship. The best score posted 160 while the day's high effort reached 182 with several players advancing. The defending champion D Sanyo and others contend amid gusts and rain as golf conditions deteriorated.
The Woodstock summer school opened yesterday under the state department of education for a two week term. Prof. Amon Fair and County Examiner Whitehill attend with others joining. An art hall and several tents stand nearby as teachers form colonies amid the fair preparations.
The Zitna Fire Insurance Company of Martford Connecticut is represented in this Agency. The ad proclaims its eighty eight year history and its record of paying over one hundred eight million dollars to policy holders.
Amy LaFrance of Lincoln, wife of Willan LaFrance, pleaded guilty to keeping intoxicating liquor with intent to sell. Judge L C Russell presided. sentence issued after admission of guilt. Sheriff and court officials recorded the proceedings. no defense offered.
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