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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1908
Page
7
Chicago business leader IHC Be Kiley argues colleges fail to prepare men for real work. He says college graduates lack grasp of detail and routine discipline, preferring theory. In business, success rests on practical arithmetic, not high imagination alone.
A memorial bearing signatures of President Roosevelt and prominent New Yorkers protests the proposed abandonment of St. John's chapel on Varick Street. The vestry has not acted on future disposition, but intends to close the church to public worship.
A severe snowstorm blankets Eureka San Juan county causing a snowslide at the Tom Moore mine killing foreman William Mondell and damaging property at Chatta and Enenandoah. Rail traffic halted, Rio Grande trains blocked at Rico, power lines down, fuel shortages feared in Bilvertog unless rail service resumes soon.
A notice describing property at No 15 Merchant Street including a survey carriage and several pieces of furniture. Also two lots on West View. All accounts must be settled by March 1 1909. After that date accounts will be turned over to my attorney for collection.
The Addison County scene features deputy sheriffs appointed for Windham bounty, framing of a Windham County court case, and a Vermont hospital headcount update. Reports cover prison population shifts, a Columbus bound search, and a Rutland trapping season with fur price trends including muskrat, mink, and skunk, plus a kid’s note about trap theft deterrence.
Christian Reiss forced entry into the rectory of the Savior Lutheran Church in New York and fired five times at his wife during a meal, hitting her twice while minister’s family watched. The minister’s six-year-old son aided in overpowering Reiss before he fled, later repelled by firefighters.
A Kingston jury ruled in favor of Mrs Mary Hoper after an August 2 incident at a Wheat Exhibition where she became entangled in a dangling rope. The Ulster County jury awarded $600 in favor of Mrs Hoper against multiple defendants.
Columba Ohio December 1 Congressman Theodore Burton of Cleveland arrived to open the campaign for the U S Senate. He plans to remain in the state until the legislature convenes, except for a brief stay in Cleveland during holidays. Burton said he intends to stay for the campaign.
A Lisbon dispatch reports the Portuguese cabinet has resigned and that King Manuel I is consulting party leaders to form a new ministry. The note comes from Dec 18 and notes ongoing discussions as the nation awaits a new government formation.
A list of names appears as remaining letters unearthed at the main office for overdue work. Names include Annette, D J Boyle, M A Calderani, Alburni P Deneen, Govella, Kaniety, Melvin, Miley, Orney, Y Stee Binaldo, CC H, Alice Bari, Boatwick, Mable Branson, Nora Blain, Maggie Milton, Mrs Peper, Annie Rukenthal, Mrs Rich.
Foxville notices a social event at Solid Rock chapel on December 18 at 7:20 pm to benefit the school. Tickets are fifteen cents for ladies and boys will admire trea with proceeds aiding school improvements.
Paul Lancer of Lower Cabot brings three months old Holstein calf from E. P. Knowles Hilanson farm Antbirn Alabama to W. P. Lancer. Importer of Jersey and Holstein cattle noted.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Granite Savings Bank and Trust company will be held at the banking rooms of said bank in Barre Vermont on January 6 2009 at two o'clock p m for the election of directors for the ensuing year and for other business. Woodruff Secretary Barre Vermont December 1 1908.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the National Bank of Barre will be held at the banking rooms in Barre Vermont on Tuesday January 12 2008 at 10 o'clock am for the election of directors for the ensuing year and for other business as may come before the meeting. D P Town, Cashier.
The annual meeting of Granite Mutual Insurance for the election of directors will be held at its home office in Barre Vermont on Tuesday January 6 1900 at ten o clock a m By order of the directors R G Robinson Secretary
A trustee will sell at public auction on December 1 1908 in Barre Vermont the real estate described as Lewis Street lots No 4 and 66 each 10 feet by 104 feet and personal property including a 9 horsepower Alamatine engine aAston drag saw rig with belts and saw plus other items. Auctioneer H A Auge of Montpelier will conduct the sale at Newell Nelton residence on West Street.
Gas engines for sale named OB haren pattern stationary engine amp 28 hp Cooley. These machines have been used under six months and are in near new condition. Suitable for yaw or prairie line operation. Comparable to half price of new units.
Telegram from Maracaibo reports Venezuela declares war like mobilization after coast guard clash with Venezuela’s neighbor. Caracas cables state extraordinary powers granted for defense as government condemns foreign aggression. Demonstrations flare in Maracaibo against Holland amid regional upheaval and protests.
A reader named Leo V. Zlinak of 08 Gilwon Street Buffalo reports using Bucklen’s Arnica Salve to cure a persistent cold sore. He applied it daily for two weeks and claims all traces of the sore disappeared. The product is sold with a guarantee at Med Cross Pharmacy and Tokert & Welle drug store.
Commissioners announce a notice for Augusta District delinquent claims with a December date and March deadline. It lists hearings and the extension of time for claimants to present statements, along with required certifications and names of involved parties and officials.
Property listings describe houses farms and land for sale near Barre East Barre and Brookfield Vermont with prices ranging from 820 to 1000 dollars. Ads highlight acreage tools livestock and livestock equipment plus terms options with local brokers D A Perry and others.
Listings describe several farms and properties for sale including a 199 acre farm with large buildings near Montpelier offering hay production capacity and shop space, a 40 acre or 80 acre farm with multiple cows and buildings, a forty acre farm with oats and water, cottages and rental houses, and a gypsum mill in Weedbury. Numerous prices and contact references to Barre and local agencies are noted.
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