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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1907
Page
4
Turlington Dec. 18 The University of Vermont Jacket Ball team opened the season with a 21 to 11 victory over Massachusetts Agricultural College. Capt. Watkins led Vermont with five baskets as the team started strong.
Real estate agent D A Perry from End sey Ark notes Bary Gye reir business and Moulton of North as first week movers, with Charles Moulton of West hil lemee Park involved in winter work. Goodwin buys a Mark Clough property in Washington. Goodrinh returns from town for a few weeks, while Park tad hosts the old folk's ball and the G A rhythm post adjourns for officer elections. Don Dickenson, Jasper and Harvey Taylor visit Montie seminary. Mrs May Dickenson hosts the velcélo circle on Main Street. Rev B T Marshall in New Rochelle referenced.
Chicago December 18 An executive committee meeting of the National Ticket Brokers association urged that all railroad tickets be issued without requiring the purchaser to sign. A court ruling on signatures was cited, and EF T Lindeberg of Detroit pushed for legislation to remove signature requirements, arguing tickets should be legally valid like money.
The 100th anniversary of John Greenleaf Whittier's birth was observed yesterday with commemorations in schools and literary societies nationwide. In New England Amesbury, where Whittier lived most of his life, hosted a centennial program reflecting his enduring popularity as a poet.
In Chile’s Terapia nitrate fields 8,400 workers quit, crippling business as warships and troops move toward Iquique. The unrest is deemed serious though no violence has occurred yet.
In Lincotn Nebraska a report notes a Cuban Governor’s partner lobbying for direct primary votes. The letter targets Republican members as Whedon pushes Magoon for the presidency.
Mixed OCR snippets show holiday shopping ads and social notes from Barre area. Mentions include Evans of Lillian Wieaten-Underhill visiting, Father Fitts, Moore & Owens goods, L. Py Austin watch clock dealer, rings and jewelry, costume, hosiery, skating sessions, and upcoming events at E. of C ball. Mentions of Christman, Newport relatives, and local social visiting.
Our store presents a dazzling array of Christmas novelties and affordable prices pleasing customers. Patrons praised the anniversary display, noting attractive selections and value during the two days of remarks.
A local shop advertises a Christmas sale on gloves purses belts and handkerchiefs. Prices include 25c items 50c to 1.25 and a 1.00 glove. Featured are embroidered silks mochas aprons umbrellas dresses and various leather goods with one box belts and fancy initials highlighted.
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