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Newspaper

Barre Daily Times

Location

Barre, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1916

Page

2

Judge Munson to Quit Bench After 26 Vermont Years

Manchester Dec 1 Justice Loveland Munson of Manchester announces he will not seek reelection to the Vermont Supreme Court. Appointed in 1889 he notes this is fitting to step aside as the legislature nears its next session. He thanks Vermonters for 13 consecutive elections and cites a long career in public service including legislative and judicial roles.

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Mrs Minerva J Davis Dies at White River Junction

Mrs Minerva J Davis mother of F L Davis state livestock commissioner died at her home after four years of hip fracture and declining health. Born in Pomfret she was sister of the late Judge H Moxham. Survived by daughters Mabel wife of Dr George M Davis of Manchester and Minnie Davis with three sons Walter H Draggler of Concord Sydney Ma building contractor in Minneapolis and F L Davis of this town. Funeral held at the house this afternoon at 1 o'clock.

White River Junction Minerva J. Davis F. L. Davis Atate Livestock Comyiasioner Tet O'Etock Mra Davis Dvie Pomfret H. Moxhaim Mabel George M. Davie Manchester N. Hi Mies Minnie Davis Walter BR Concord

Brooklyn Druggist Praises the Great Kidney Remedy

A Brooklyn druggist Alex Lipschitz praises Dr Kilmer swamp root for kidney liver and bladder conditions in a mailed letter dated November 12 1015 He reports customer reports and personal use endorsing its curative potential and urges readers to request a sample bottle and booklet from Kilmer Co Binghamton NY in barre daily times notice guidance.

Alex. Lipschitz North 11Th Street Franklyn N.Y Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton Wadder Barre Daily Times Aity

Hood's Pills Promises Quick Relief from Digestive Ailments

An advertisement extols Hood's Pills as a cure for biliousness constipation headaches coated tongue bad breath and poor taste. It claims the pills act on the stomach and bowels without causing griping and offers mail order from C L Hood Co Lowell Massachusetts.

Hood Mall of C. L Hood Co Lowell Masa

No Quinine Cold Cure Promises Quick Relief

An old fashioned ad touts Pape's Cold Compound offering quick nasal relief from congestion and headache. It claims three doses every two hours clear stuffed noses, stop nose running, relieve feverishness and sore throat, with a 25 cent price at any drug store. It urges not to accept substitutes.

Two Dead In Death by Own Action Pact

Brattleboro reports a double suicide in which Mrs Carrie Porter Johnson and daughter Victoria Johnson, ages 46 and 26, were found dead from gas exposure at their home. Eugene Cohnon, a wheelwright, discovered the bodies after returning home for dinner. Neighbors saw Victoria deliver a letter, then both women were missing. The gas range was left open and doors sealed. Doctors could offer no aid. The tragedy followed earlier mental health and institutional concerns involving Mrs Johnson.

Brattleboro Dee 1 Eugene Coohnoon Mr. Johnson Fred Victoria Johnson Croviers George R. Anderson Charles R. Aldrich Hubert L. Waterman la Mentat Carrie Porter Johnson Rowe Matas Me. Dohnean Albany Bloyd B. Johnson Mra Howard Havardville Conn

Norwich University joins regional athletic rules union

Norwich University and two neighboring colleges agreed to standardize eligibility rules for intercollegiate play after a conference with Middlebury and the University of Vermont. The plan aims to have all three institutions operate on the same basis, with emphasis on two-year attendance for players beyond freshmen. Col. Ira T. Reeves, president of Norwich, was in New York this week raising funds for a riding hall and a commons hall, attended by Maj. Gen Leonard A. Wood, Col Theodore Roosevelt, and Maj. Frank Tompkins at a Hugh Riders luncheon.

Verstat Norwich University Rpresentatives of Norwich Middlebury College Universty of Vermont University of Vermont Middlebury Inez Ira T. Reeves Norwich Josiversity New York Hugh Riders’ Association Lunehead Leonard A. Wood Theodore Roosevelt Frank Tompkins U.S. Cavalry

Pittsburgh Price Increase Leads Local Papers Change

Pittsburg morning papers announce new weekly rate rising to twelve cents starting December 1, while four afternoon papers already increased copies to the higher price. In Hart County Floyd Hash, son of John Rach, suffered an accident at Crystal Lake and required medical care after an arm injury.

Pittsburg Floyd Hash John Rach Hart Lumley Crystal Lake

Drastic Kidney Care Claim Promotes Salts Remedy

An old health advisory touts a salt mixture as a cure to kidney pain and urinary issues. It urges drinking water and taking Jad Salts before breakfast to “clean and stimulate” kidneys, claiming long term safety and inexpensive use.

Ivor Jad Salta

King George to knight Harry Lauder in New Year honors

Scotland reports Harry Lauder, famed Scottish comedian, to be named a knight in the New Year honors for his wartime recruiting efforts. Lauder spent about 100000 on pipe bands to recruit in Scotland and supported fund drives, while his son served in the Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders, wounded twice and now a major. Lauder has purchased a 22,000 acre Scottish estate and may retire from the stage to become country squire.

New York Mee L--News Scotland Tudddnia Harry Lawder Warfuller Eal Lauder Wuneerte Hae Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders Harry Lauder

Spilled Acid and Saw Accident Shocks Vermont Town

In St Johnsbury a Haitian worker at Ciibarke shops suffered eye injury when acid spilled during work. In Newport a worker named Posters lost fingers at a West Charleston sawmill after his coat sleeve caught in gear. In Central Street, Kirk nearly plunged into a bank but escaped serious harm as his car struck.

St Johnsbury Der LePete Botage An Hatian Ciibarke K. Kirk Central Street Strasherd Kirk Winshield Newport Dec Willian Nelson West Charleston Joly Borane

Best for Liver and Stomach Ailments Ad Secret

Advertisement promotes a remedy claimed to aid liver and bowels stomach and head aches plus colds. It targets biliousness constipation sickness and bad breath with sour stomach symptoms presented in early 20th century patent medicine style. Strong entities include liver bowels stomach head ache and colds.

Colgate Stomps Brown in Muddy Shutout at Providence

Colgate dominated Brown University 28 to 0 on Andrew’s field as rain and a muddy field hindered Brown’s fast backfield. Pollard stood out for Brown on offense and defense but could not break through Colgate’s stout line. Alman of Brown made a 43 yard run late, but no follow up in the slippery conditions. Other scores across the nation included Penn 28 Cornell 8 and Georgia Tech 33 Auburn 7.

Providence R. T Colgate Brown University Andrew's Brown Tuck Culgate Anderson Spencer Gillo Hubbell Pollard Alman Rochester N. Y Rochester University University of Vermont Vittaburg Pittabergal Penn State Vollege Philadelphia Penn Cornell Richmond North Carolina Virginia New York Rutgere Washington and Jefferson Allentown Muhlenberg Ursinus Cincinnati Miami University of Cincinnati Cleveland-Western Reserve Case Vallege Fordham University Villanova Washington Chicorge Washington University Thetown Lancaster Franklin and Marshall Gettysburg Nashville Tenn Vanderbilt Swanee Fh Baltimore Mia Johns Hopkins Maryland State College Koonyilie Tennessee Kentuky State Laveronte Kan Missouri Kanwar Atlanta

Spaulding High Plans 14 Game Schedule for Season

Spaulding high opens a 14 game slate with last year’s opponents, starting Jan 12 at Barre versus Montpelier Seminary and ending March with Hardwick at the Spaulding gym. Coach Brown injects wind into a squad rebuilt after one year’s experience, with only Carroll leaving. staggered practices precede a late winter push.

Spaulding High School Svehid Spaulding Naetad Spaulding Hardwick Spaulling Carroll Charles J. Brown Montpelier Seminary Barre People’s Academy St. Johnsbury Academy St. Johnsbury Burlington Monter Stowe Terre Tpeople's Academy Morrisville Montpelier High School Montpelier Thusre

Hot Water Cure for Headache Promoted by Pharmacy Ad

An advertisement touts a hot water with limestone phosphate regimen to cure headaches by flushing stomach liver and bowels. It claims quick relief from poisons and toxins, improves digestion and breath, and recommends a quarter pound of limestone phosphate mixed with sugar for daily morning use.

Harvard Notes On Season And Other Sporting Items

General Sporting Notes review Harvard's lack of touchdowns in the last three games, references to former greats like Moriarty and O'Dea, Yale-Harvard gate receipts, Bowdoin academic rules affecting athletes, old Pitt game luminaries, and a Farm and Fireside call to clean up orchards to deter pests before winter.

Harvard Haughton George Moriaty Detroit Johnson Merve Pat O'Dea Wisconsin Jwho California University of Washington Yale Howdoin College Bowdoin John C. White Millrose A. A Madison Square Garden Bob Simpson Hardier Fred Murray Ander J. Thompson University of Southern California Dartmouth University of Pittsbury Ihs Pennsylvania Peck Herron Pittsure Smil Thornhill Iusky Pittsburg Soppitt Vnts Navy Bikl Connie Mack Bush BO Parries Joao Buxh Lody Moeveland Syi

Montpelier Area Notes and Local Appointments

North Montpelier residents and visitors are listed with moving about town. J W Butterfield Cabot and H J Conant Montpelier were in town Monday. Don Donovan of Newport N H worked in the weave room at the mall. Mr and Mrs Williams spent the weekend at their Northfield Falls home. Fred Dwinell Plainfield was a business visitor Monday. Mr McDonald of the Montpelier and Harte Electric Company was in town Saturday. Edward TeVaraway heads to Marehfeld to work with Mr Bledah. Elsie Clark visiting her sister Miss Betsey Clark and returning Tuesday with Mrs Foster. Lodah and daughter Vena Marel ef ield were in town Tuesday. Forrest Spaulding Albany NY and sister Blanche Spaulding Barre were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs P Spaulding. Mr and Mrs Will Warren were Barre visitors Tuesday. Mrs Maggie Lawless in Montpelier Thursday. F Prouty Burlington Hard pony was in town Tuesday. Conway and Miss Temple in Montpelier Saturday. Elmer Andrews at his Northfield Falls home over Thanksgiving. Work resumed on the state road Monday.

Mrs. Williams Northfield Falls Fred Dwinell Plainfield Mr. McDonald Montpelier & Harte Electric Company Edward TeVaraway Marehfeld Bledah Elsie Clark Fannie Foster Montspelier Betsey Clark Foster K Lodah Vena Maralefield Forrest Spaulding Albany N. Yu Blanche Spaulding Barre P. Spaulding Will Warren Maggie Lawless Montpelier F. Prouty Burlington Conway Miss Temple Elmer Andrews State Road

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