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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1907
Page
6
Fragmentary OCR text discusses a medical claim and attribution to Dean’s brand, noting purported stronger proof of offered relief. It includes stray phrases about back or kidneys and a sales line stating 50 cents, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo New York, for sale in the United States.
ORanITAVILLE notice requests FAM members to attend a meeting on December 1 to conduct business of importance before the term ends. The notice specifies a public gathering and logistical details for the event.
A December 1 1907 notice notes the National Life Insurance Company of Montpelier Vermont and related agents, including jewel and real estate dealings. The fragment hints at insurance, securities, and agency activity attracting attention for that year.
An OCR filled with scattered notices from Barre Vermont items includes local ads for charms and pine at Le Ann Hin's the watch and clock man. Auction tales at City Abellon room Pearl Street each evening. Various merchants advertise stone cutters glasses and weather strips. Mentions lectures and church talks by Rev Dr Thayer and others. Real estate pitches promise high interest.
Ottawa Dec 7 Canadian government reports urge tariff commission to curb dumping abuses in markets. Worries that current protections fail to deter price cutting by American and other suppliers. Government open to appoint manufacturers to help craft stronger remedies, aiming to counter unfair competition.
Chicago News notes the global use of joss sticks in celebrations and mourning. It explains their ritual selection, bamboo cores, and fragrant powders, varying by country, with Cantonese ingredients like sandalwood camphor and clove, and the role of aespite as a preservative.
A fragmented note outlines ongoing talks between France and the United States aimed at expanding economic cooperation and addressing mutual concerns. It mentions potential agreements on trade and security, with expectations set by senior diplomats from both nations amid evolving international relations.
Amusement notes describe John W. Vogels Mig City Minstrels presenting Fable Romani or The Vendetta at the opera house on December 14 with Edmond Haret in dual roles and Lottie Glenmore as Countess Nina. The review praises scenery, costumes, and stage effects, noting Naples city scenes and the troupe’s appeal to audiences.
Alvan A. Kempton assistant principal of Vermont Academy Saxtons River died Sunday after three weeks illness. He was a longtime educator born in New York City taught in Mystic and Waterville and served as principal at Brigham Academy. Survived by his wife Mabel George and one child.
A Brooklyn grand jury handed up a bill of indictment charging Mrs May Pepper Vanderbilt a Brooklyn spiritualist with grand larceny by trick and device. The accusation claims she obtained possession of the house at 687 St Marks Avenue Brooklyn from her aged husband Edward Ward Vanderbilt recently declared mentally incompetent. Vanderbilt appeared in court with her husband and lawyer George W S William. Bail of 1500 was continued.
In Burlington Dee Edward Francis, age 10, an employee of Burlington Light and Power, pleaded guilty in city court yesterday to burglary from an automatic meter and was sentenced to two years in the house of correction.
Randolph residents and families are mentioned in a stream of social notices. Mrs. Helen Gray travels to Waterbury with two daughters. Miss Winifred returns from New York. the Du Bois family visits Winchester. Mrs. Banister’s daughter Inez departs for Barre. Community events include a supper at Eden's Base and a sale of property purchased by Willard Gay for over 700 dollars.
The suit against Central Vermont Railway by William H F Smith was settled out of court for 1500 after prior trials and appeals. In 1905 Stith’s fire loss tied to engine activity, with judgments earlier in Winsor county court, including a 1058.76 recovery, and insurance share of 8500 noted. Final terms left balance to the defendant Smith.
The Spiritualist society will hold services at Unity Temple South Barre next Sunday at 3 and 7 PM. Mrs B BE Ella of Montpelier will attend or lead portions of the events, highlighting a regional religious gathering in standard Sunday notice style.
A vivid notice from Mound City recounts a remarkable case of beating illness in Mrs. B. D. Clapp’s home. A horse or dog? The text says a pen nearly died from coughing and throat trouble but a remedy claimed to be guaranteed for coughs and colds saved its life and cured it.
In Smithville Texas on December 7, W Swan shot and killed his former wife and her husband after a divorce. He opened fire as they refused to stop during a shopping trip, then died by his own hand nearby.
Mrs. George Paterson attends the annual business roll call at the chapel in Williamstown. Notice from Dr. J. Desiel Estate lists accounts due and requests settlement at Nations Bank of Barre or the late residence at 0 Merehant street after seven. All unpaid bills after Jan 1 will be placed with attorney T Cave, administrator for the estate of J S Desiel.
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