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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1907
Page
4
The article notes Vermonters eyeing the state agricultural meetings in Burlington as a chance to invest in silver service for battleships. It contrasts New York and Washington county views, mentions costs from an $850 cup given to Arkansas by Natchez to a $20,500 silver gift to Pennsylvania, and defends the silver effort for the battleship Vermont.
Master P. F. McCarthy of the Quarry Workers Journal asserts the quarrying industry remains robust, noting thousands employed and favorable weather could yield substantial stone output this winter, with current member employment strong and prospects not bad.
The president faces mixed feelings as Taft and Cortelyou emerge as potential rivals. Taft gained early momentum, while Cortelyou rose after a New York financial crisis. Voters trust the president yet resist having a preferred nominee named by him or anyone else.
Observes fourteen football players killed in the past season and urges a scaled back game for school boys while colleges retain current play. Advocates reducing conduct risk and preserving core elements, arguing youths are less able to endure full contact and should mature into the college version.
Carroll P Pitkin is seriously ill at his home on Main Street as relatives and friends rally around. A daughter was born Sunday to Mr and Mrs C E Lowe. Maud Johnson attended a wedding in Moretown. Bert F Nelson and family narrowly escaped coal gas fumes after a stove incident that sent him unconscious but survived. Karl Forsell of the Montpelier Military Band will join an Alcazar Hotel engagement in St Augustine Florida, with plans for a Modern Women of America ball to fund an exhibition drill next June in Teurlat Jr. to help the team travel.
The high school opened with Mr. Fuller teaching. George Nichols becomes truancy officer replacing A A Reed. Residents traveled to Burlington for the state fringe session. Mrs Abram West funeral held at home with Rev Cora M Eves officiating and burial in Torre cemetery. Christmas sale and supper at Congregational church tomorrow. Supper served 5 to 4 0 p m. Meat roast chicken mashed potatoes cranberry sauce hot rolls ice cream cake cotage Admission including supper 2 50.
A fragment notes Tan Pre Capital with 50,000 dollars, Suraive 280,000, and Stockholders' Liability 60,000. Also mentions ACTIVITY-COBSERVATISM-SAFETY trio and an attorney reference with unclear abbreviations.
The town page notes an array of entertainments and ads from Vinil and Kenidrick’s drugstore to the Pavilion roller skating tonight. It mentions new editions at Odee the OA Hawes, Willow Noble visits, John W Vogel minstrel shows, and a theatrical run at BartO opera house. Also listed are local sales at Miles and Austin stores, jewelry offerings, and social notices including concerts and dances.
In Marshfield and nearby areas residents report on visits, illnesses, minor accidents, and community activities. Mr. Cutie and Mr. Martin are noted, while Aldjah Meyule and Mrs. May Aiken are mentioned in health and social updates. A walking club forms for village youths and a Christmas sale at Folcom's ball is planned with crafts, candies, foods, and light entertainment.
A large buck with a beautiful antler rack roams through Rutland North Main Street in a residential area. The eastern-born animal leaped backyards and cleared several tall fences including a picket and three eight foot wire fences. It narrowly missed two children playing on the street.
Fragmentary OCR item mentions West Vedat and Castleton with scattered names and numbers. Readable bits show a short note or poem fragment possibly referencing Dee Nelson and a place in Vi.
Holiday shoppers urged to complete table settings with Community Silver knives forks spoons and fancy pieces. Stock marked with a 25 year guarantee promises durable plated ware for the Christmas table.
Graniteville notice lists two tenements for rent with inquiries to A. A. Smith in Barre and M. J. Mie Lood in Graniteville. It also states Maple Leaf Can will hold a Thursday meeting to elect officers and urges all members to attend.
Christmas season is near with December approaching. The store displays hundreds of articles for gifts including handkerchiefs purses gloves scarves and leather goods. Shoppers are urged to buy early and make this store their headquarters for Christmas presents.
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