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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1916
Page
7
Lumber imports into Burlington this season total nearly one and a half million feet more than last year. The surge reflects growing demand and regional trade activity, with mills reporting higher output and distributors adjusting to the volume in the market.
The notice mix promotes Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound as a home remedy to darken gray hair and restore luster. Also reports local events including land sale to Nelson and Hall, a railroad station contract for A L Bragg, a skating season opening on Wabbard’s Pond, a wedding, a bull incident, a knighthood in Belgium, Christmas tree shipments, and a potential Phenix Cheese factory site in St Johnsbury.
The Judith Lyford Woman's Club voted to begin fundraising to build a library and hall in a combined structure. A charter for a new corporation will be pursued, with a $2 gift for every dollar donated offered by Charles A. Willey of Long Island City. A subscription drive and a library tag day are planned for soon, with townspeople urged to show support.
By agreement the milk produced on Morrison Farm will be delivered to the customer by E Lawlies of Kirk Street. Phone 200 W. Deliveries will be made noon and evening to ensure fresh sanitary milk. J O Neveau, Manager Morrison Farm.
Newport December 1 a county court jury awarded plaintiff R H Baldwin 52500 in his suit against Dr J H Gaines for alleged neglect in treating a leg fracture two years ago The case will go to the supreme court Attorneys Frank D Thompson Harton and Rolfe Searles St Johnsbury for the plaintiff A Th Grout and John W Redmond Newport for the defendant
An advertising feature extols Knowlton's Danderine, claiming one application doubles hair shine and quickly dissolves dandruff. It argues dandruff causes itching and hair loss, urging readers to buy a bottle at drugstores to restore soft, glossy, heavy hair and prevent breakage.
Barre reader Mrs J F Robbins attributes relief from severe backache and fatigue to Doan's Kidney Pills bought at Cummings & Lewis Drug Store. She reports morning stiffness eased after one box, praising the remedy and urging others to ask for Doan's Kidney Pills from Yeast er Milburn Co. Proph. Buffalo NY ad copy.
Berlin born Peter Dana won a New Hampshire House seat from Franklin after a recount, defeating Harry W. Burleigh by a narrow margin. Dana, 71, long active in Barre and Franklin granite work, previously served on the Franklin city council and is a member of Green Mountain Lodge and other Masonic orders.
A 19th century newspaper notice touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a internal remedy that cures catarrh by addressing constitutional causes. It claims to cleanse the mucus surfaces and strengthen the system, offering a reward if it fails to help.
Jana P Carpenter died November 6 at 4 pm. Funeral held Wednesday November 24 from her late home. Burial in Middlesex Cemetery. She was born December 1 1598 in Middlesex and moved to Waitsfield at age 10 with her parents. Survived by two marriages, four children Hugh Wallingfield Nathaniel Franklin Annie Elliott, one sister Mrs H Taplin, and four nephews. Several relatives attended. the obituary notes active church and community ties and local residents visiting towns.
Rozie Darling traveled to East Hartwick Monday and would be away until after Thanksgiving. Several local residents, including Mrs Sataria Heath and Mr Luther Warren, visited Mantwick, while others were away for short breaks or visiting relatives. Multiple names and small-town trips appear, with residents like Mark Foster Gilbert Needham Ernest Meek and others visiting Danville and surrounding areas.
An entertainment program at the Flerlin Corners Congregational on Tuesday featured Longfellow poetry readings and musical selections. Mismatched lines describe readings from The Courtship of Miles Standish The Tide of Eulervre and Hiawatha, with Miss Bertrade House and Arthur Thrown performing pieces and Miss Falta Chatfield assisting.
As TL depart for Florida on Monday December 4, a large property near Willumstown is to be sold at auction. The Little sugar place spans around 60 acres with tillage, fruit trees, berry plots, and a wood lot. Buildings include evaporator and heater, storage tanks, and other farm infrastructure. Real estate agency D A Perry and owner F C Little announce viewings Friday and Saturday, with auctioneer D A Perry present.
Fragmented OCR of a theatre or reading event with stage directions and names. Observed audience reaction and speakers listed including Mr and Mrs Selney J. Manifield and Rov. amit Mre Prank Mon from Merlin Corners. Mentions Thanksgiving service with family attendees.
The Honorable Probate Court for the District of Atacouala orders the examination and allowance of the estate account of Daniel Emory, late of Barre, with a decree to settle lawful claims. Interested parties must appear at the probate office in Montpelier on the date stated to contest or establish rights to the estate. Dated November 8, 116, Judge Frank J. Martin.
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