18 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1907
Page
1
Fred K. Sargent, cashier of Attleboro National bank, discovered dead in his bath at home. The Chase National Bank of New York and other directors tied to local firms are noted in the oblique account of his career and the bank’s connections. Survived by a wife and multiple siblings with mention of dates and relations.
Disjointed, garbled report outlines conflict over wages for department workers and city salaries. Key figures including Maur Fitzgerald and James Wakeford appear, with mentions of a mayor, the finance commission, and possible salary increases amid fiscal scrutiny.
New York dated Dec 18. Albert Wig Ravenin of the Jewelers' National of North Attleboro and vice president of the Chase Nations Bank of this state says the hidden death of Cashier Kurgeit has raised suspicion. Directors order an immediate investigation into the bank’s condition and allege Sargent acted without authority and pursued rival interests personally.
New York based Vec 8A voluntary petition filed yesterday by Tania Rittenberg owner of Saxton’s River woolen mills in Saxton’s River Vermont shows liabilities of 103800 and assets of 8153444. Creditors include Westfield Savings Bank Bellows Falls Savings Jefferson Manufacturing Company with Henry Melville named receiver to operate the property for twenty days.
Fragmentary OCR describes a vessel incident with six survivors and various proper names including Barlow, Mystic, Pollock, and Wad Barely. The text is garbled but indicates a craft going down and people involved or affected. No clear date, location, or outcome beyond the sinking event.
Washington December 1 The famous North Carolina railroad rate case involves a Buncombe county citizen charged with taking higher rates than state law allows. Governor Aycock and Speaker Juston of the North Carolina Legislature are named among eminent attorneys for the state.
New York dispatch reports a valuable package stolen Saturday night from a United States Express Company wagon. The single consignment from a Fifth Avenue jewelry firm is valued at about $92,000. The jewels were reportedly insured at minimum value to reduce indemnity costs.
New York December 15 Vice-President and General Manager A Smith was acquitted today of second degree manslaughter in the February Woodlawn Curve crash that killed 23 people. Justice Kellogg directed the verdict and ruled Smith not responsible for the accident.
A man suffered a fatal gunshot wound when a revolver discharged while he was entering the woods. The bullet struck two inches below the heart, ending his life amid an unfortunate accident.
Reports describe two additional robberies in Burlingon with witnesses and victims including Moran and a pocketbook incident. Authorities say one suspect fled the scene while another was pursued. no injuries confirmed and no arrests reported.
A grisly incident at the Wa Bridge area ends with a worker trapped in a tower pit. Rescue attempts are underway as investigators seek the cause of the fatal blaze and identify those nearby at the International paper site.
Norfolk dispatch reports the fleet’s status as all well after engagement at sea near an unidentified fort. The wire service notes naval units maintained formation amid choppy seas and variable weather while the battleships maneuvered in vicinity of Georgia coast.
Hollia Le Whittemore, a Colebrook School student, is elected master of Heads Grange at 18. The new master attends Colebrook High School and serves as president of its class. He plans to enroll at Durham College in the spring for a four year course.
In New York on March 18 Marcus M Marks of the Federation served as conciliator. Cab drivers staged a 1000 strong strike demanding 15 dollars a week, hours and minor issues to be settled by arbitration. After long talks with the Cab Drivers Union and the Liv ery Keepers Association a conference led to a vote authorizing arbitration and a settlement.
East Montpelier items report Robbins killed a hog for 440 pounds, patrons paid 20 cents for November. several residents ill throat and recovering. Carrie Parker returned to town to work, Hallie Templeton and Ruby Wright home from Goddard for vacation. Horses from Chicago arrived. auctions numerous with another next Monday. Ralph Witham moved to East Village. freight derailment caused disruption. No school in Cutler district. scholars traveling to village. Peastey and Davis families plan Florida relocation. Prof Elmore to resume dancing school at hall this winter. Mrs. Moore visiting Barre and Montpelier. Mae Kate Long substituting at M K E Hewland’s. Sinner pony finished railroad work for season. Prices reported for two days of auctions. more details uncertain.
Lord Kelvin, famed scientist, died yesterday in Glasgow. He died without an heir and his title will become extinct. He married twice, first in 1852 to Margaret Cram of Thornliebank who died in 1870, then to Frances, daughter of Charles Wtsavily. Newspapers pay him a final tribute as a towering actantist, comparable with Newton and Faraday.
The American schooner Thomas W. Lawsen capsized off the English coast Friday December 10. Only 4 of 15 crew members were saved as the vessel broke in two and sank, leaving wreckage adrift near Selby Island aboard a rocky shoal.
A garbled sale notice describes a boat transaction involving the Puritan and seller O Connor. The text mentions a price around 2030 and future use by the buyer, with unclear details about the vessel’s construction and fate.
Incomplete OCR fragment notes a Vermont inquiry or claim related to a railroad material charge and a possible rite or right involving a state authority. The readable items hint at a dispute over rail material or construction charges with an implied official process or hearing.
Stowe December 1 H G Thomas announces county wardens for many counties including Addison Bennington Caledonia Chittenden Franklin Lamoille Orange Orleans Rutland Washington Windham and Windsor with names such as S Atherton J T Breyens C H Mossman Kent Stickney B L Adams and others across towns like Burlington Montpelier and White River Junction continuing the statewide placements.
Baldwin and Batchelder visit Barre and Barre residents spend weekends with friends. Florence Clark from Calais visits Plainfield. Aliens Gate and others work in Montpelier and Swiftwater. Creamery reports November milk butter outputs. Residents from Montpelier and Groton attend events. A singing school is planned under Prof Corlles this winter.
Kingebary Foster of New York City, a Warre Institute graduate who studied at Tufts and Harvard, has been appointed superintendent of the United States assay office in New York. The nomination follows the reappointment of Charles A. Vermont, with Foster cited as a standout athlete and a poised legal mind from Harvard Law. He has served in several political and legal roles in New York City, and his new post carries a $4,600 annual salary.
Miss Maney Ryan of Burlington left money in her will for a Methodist deaconess home project. The funeral for Miss Ryan was held yesterday afternoon with interment at View Cemetery.
Mrs Charlee H Niles aged 61 died suddenly at her 10 Central Street Brattleboro home. Her body was found on the floor by her sister Miss Emma Lundberg who called around 9. Niles was born April 8 1878 in Brattleboro and attended Brattleboro High School. She married Charwin M Niles on October 17 1890 and was a member of Brattleboro Woman's Club. She is survived by her sister Emma Lundberg a half brother James Oliver and Mrs Frank L Burnett.
The Montpelier firm reorganizes following the death of vice president and treasurer Carroll Pitkin Lashweek. Lane of Boston, founder’s son, becomes president, with Marshall Wood of Montpelier named vice president and general manager. The company now employs about 130 workers.
Fragmentary report notes a man named Rolland Dee and a companion escaping from the city correctional house about four years ago. A second item mentions a person called Brace and an appearance with Mike Graily in a local event last night, but details are unclear.
A chaotic city council session mixes court reports with police notes as officers investigate a rash of incidents. Warnings about warrants surface alongside references to the divorce court’s busy docket and a Salvation Army Christmas box theft by three boys. The piece mentions Inspector Miley, Chief L Casmyeteell, and city officials debating street work, Elm Street projects, and the replacement of property, with police action described amid holiday activity.
Chauncey Hunt died at 9 20 this morning after a two week illness with complications. Born in Washington in 1844 he was married to Mine Abbott from a longtime Worcester family. Survived by relatives in Monty, Hampshire bill, and Kirkland Oklahoma, Hunt had represented the town and was among Worcester’s earliest settlers.
Railroad Commissioner Eli W H Porter of Wilmington and fellow commissioner Hollister Jackson head toward Montpelier for an afternoon conference with chairman John W Redmond of Newport. They will map plans for the coming year regarding grade crossings to be abolished.
An operation for appendicitis was performed at eleven o'clock today at the residence on Hi street by Dr. Te Leonard, assisted by Mrs W D Reid and George Parmenter of Montpelier, a schoolmate of the patient. The work was successful and there are prospects for a speedy recovery.
A recent performance of A Good Fellow drew 114 bursts of merriment noted by a record keeper. The audience filled the theater with constant amusement as prices were framed as a bargain with a dollar paid for a seat yielding fourteen laughs. The show appears at the opera house on Thursday evening.
Arthur Bigelow of Brockfigh toured the city on business while the Over the Tea Cups club scheduled a Thursday meeting with Mrs. We Fleon at 2730 o Storky. Quoted Whittier lines appear amid mixed arrivals at City Hotel including Wells and Donovan among others. Members of Vinelite.ridge No. 2 MM and Knight ce group noted with spouses in Hartford and White Stivee Superions W. Al. Rewe names.
Judges Wells and Winch conduct a divorce session at Montpelier with cases from Alfred Calaisana versus Mary Daley for adultery, Rollins of Woodbury versus Edward Rollins for intolerable severity, Mobel Martin against Adelbert Martin over imprisonment and marriage, and Mary Coburn versus G Jak Coburn of Cabot in a lengthy hearing.
William TL George's funeral was held at his home on 28 Steel Street, conducted by Rev. G Conner. Mrs. BW Praley sang two selections as 20 members of Hiawatha lodge of Odd Fellows served as bearers. The ceremony included a prayer and procession from West Hill, with Mr. Chase of fielding assisting.
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