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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1908
Page
6
An old ad offers immediate payment for fur with prices ranging from three to seven dollars depending on quality. The advertisement also lists sales of traps guns pistols and animal decoys for trappers, indicating a general outdoor equipment shop listing.
Central Vermont Railway and Wells River lines operate trains from Barco Cor to Montpelier and Wells River, with connections to Montpelier service. A passenger note references electric street railway service and timetable times. Also an insurance advertisement from National Life Insurance Company of Montpelier promotes life insurance and annuity options.
An advertisement notes cash paid for watches diamonds and jewelry by Burr the Jeweler and L M Averill offering Edison records at reduced prices. Also promotes an estate sale on Feruth estate with low price and easy monthly terms via D A Perry Kent Estate Agency, listing urgent sale due to owner leaving town.
In Graniteville gatherings threaten a grand masquerade ball on December 10 in Miles with the Miles 1 0 0 FP MU and L MU Su. Vietor lodge 40 orders a regular meeting at Tomas hall on Wednesday December 9 at 6 pm to motion officers. Graniteville branch 2% Quarryworkers union meets at Tomas hall December 9 at 7 pm with many brothers expected. Loyal Granite Mountain lodge T O O P M G meets December 10 at 7 pm in Tomas hall with officer nominations.
Bratley Smith returned to Boston last week. Ghorch of Bradford was in town Thursday. Downs of Groton was in town last week. Hight finished a lumber job on the Pero farm. Mrs. Aboir ill but improving. K P’s held third degree with one candidate. Follows to teach in Clarke district. Mrs. Dow of Maine visiting her son Dr. A E Poole in Barre and Montpelier on business. Chalmers of New Hampshire staying at home. Water scarce. recent snow and rain helped. Chalmers of Groton visited his mother. Jamen of Boltonville spent Sunday at home. Schools started Monday with Kennedy, Down, South, and Mrs Main teaching in local districts. Burdock Blood Bitters advertised. claims to purify blood and build health. Doan’s Ointment claimed to cure long-standing eczema. Doan’s Regulate advertised for bowels and constipation. Dr Thomas’ Electric Oil promoted for croup relief.
Chancellor von Bulow defended the Anglo German open door framework amid criticism that Germany and Japan already share a similar arrangement. He said the new U S Japan understanding aligns with Germany’s Far East policy and preserves territorial status quo while promoting peaceful development.
Potsdam December 9 The emperor, confined to his residence since November, held a private audience with officials including Baron von Tiegenthaler and Heer von Valentini. He is said to be greatly downcast by recent losses abroad and at home and distressed by ministers and the chancellor’s support for free speech in private talks. The empress has been by his side as confidante and counsellor.
The American auxiliary cruiser Panther arrived at Colombo from Civite. Panther precedes the battleship Moot under Rear Admiral Sperry, which left Manila. The fleet is due next Monday. Colonial secretary instructed to extend hospitality in welcome of the United States.
GROTON residents share a busy week as M D Coffin visits Montpelier on business and J E Vanen goes to Barre for railroad foreman work while Charles Adams visits Hardwick relatives. Dr John Thomas of Wells River tests TN Mall cattle herd. many locals, including the Rickers and Carpenters, travel for family and work matters.
W C Rieter of Ife Tiday Ark reports finding a remedy in Electric Bitters for stomach and liver troubles. The ad touts blood purification and nerve toning with energy, urging readers to obtain from Rickert Wells drug store and promising restoration of health if fully used.
At the Waterson Post No 45 annual meeting held in the BV hall on Saturday, officers were elected for the ensuing year. George F Reed died December 4 at his Randolph Street home after a long illness from Brights disease and heart failure. funeral held Sunday at 12:30 p.m. with interment in the family lot near the church. Survived by widow, two sons Elmer G and Will A, two daughters Mrs Calvin N Dearborn and Mrs Will C Goss, all of nearby towns. A large attendance from Brookfield, Williamstown, and surrounding towns attended the funeral.
Mrs Everette Beanix reports John Hill remains in his current condition. Burlington’s Charley Townsend visited town. Miss Faith Pie of Montpelier toured the area. Davis of a backtail and Blakely of sere were in town. Viola Boris visited Torre. Ge Tiss of om appeared recently. Miss Nota Barnelder of Barre guest at Mrs Clark’s. Ranforth of Wattebury and Alfred Boyer of Barre were in town. MRs Heath Beckley of Marshfield conducted business. Ebeneser Baldwin of Groton visited Curtis Baldwin. Price remarks at school meeting. Mrs Lane and Miss Croce McKinsiy of South Woodbury stayed with relatives. WO T.U. plans Friday meeting with Mrs Morse. Mrs Ausnel at Woodbury Center and Mrs Alice of Eatert in town Wednesday. George Houghton returned to West Simersillé, Mass., after a Lenage stay. Cook showed moving pictures Friday. Mrs Fisk of January Main, Mass., visiting regents. Perrin, Walter Wellsle moved family from Lmipine block to haven. Laidley Aid to host social at Mrs Martiers Thursday. Webitele requested attendance at T23 Veldop meeting for reguber minetiter.
Notice to allow collectors. Annual meeting for Granite Mineral License Company to vote on the directory. Meeting to be held at its home office in Vermont in March Tuesday.
Mrs May Ricker has returned from Topsham and stays with Mrs ET Salisbury. Mrs H H Paige remains in the area visiting friends in Ethel. James McMurphy, injured in the Northfield Randolph high school game, shows partial recovery. Mrs Warner Moore, from Burlington hospital to Warren home, visited her niece Mrs Merrill Campbell. Delia Preston, recently ill in South Royalton, resumes work as Bell Brothers saleslady. Henry Morse of Rockingham pleads guilty to intoxication, fined five dollars and forty five cents. George Dumas, arrested for intoxication, pleads guilty, fined eighteen dollars and costs six forty, thirty days in Chelsea jail, sentence suspended on later offenses. Dumas’s family quarantine for diphtheria ends.
The Bennington Banner features all Bennington County legislators with brief notes on their towns, counties, and committee roles. Editor Frank B Howe notes one absent representative for modesty. The piece highlights assignments on Temperance and Fish and Game, Municipal Corporations and Rules, railroads, and state salary considerations, praising diligence despite gaps.
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