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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1919
Page
4
A 1919 Barre Daily Times column laments fire losses and political fades, noting Vermont politics, senators Williams and Lodge, and the state fair’s finances. It argues against rushing orders in business and railroading, stressing heedful duty and foresight amid national issues.
The Major Abbott camp Lone of Veterans takes over duties of Rt. B. Crandall post Barre to preserve its charter as members dwindle. Sons of Veterans guarantee charter continuity and Memorial Day observance, asking public support to honor surviving veterans long may the charter remain.
A freight crew misread orders on the Canadian Pacific at Onawa Maine causing a head on collision with a passenger train as a second section ran in two parts. More than a score of people are reported injured in this tragic derailment and collision.
Chief P J Connolly arrested Arthur Atwood of Boston on a Boston police request for a wanted man. Atwood claimed he hid 00 of the firm Louis Harris money and feared the arrest. The notice reached Montpelier Saturday night and the arrest occurred Monday morning.
The fish and game reports show no new data while plans for federal aid projects are advancing. State highway and tube bureaus expect July 1020 funding of 420,376.02 to support next year’s Vermont construction, including a ten mile segment. The 1910 calendar year had 201,116.01 available but staff shortages limited spending.
Fragmentary town notices report the death of Elizabeth H. Roberts and family moves in Granville. Also details W R C officers elected for the year and plans, plus Vermont Mutual agent appointment and Williamstown branch train service resumption. Public dinner planned and mite sale arrangements announced.
Local listing announces a Friday night event in East Montpelier featuring oyster supper and Dudley's orchestra providing music for attendees at Dudley’s.
The Methodist Sunday school plans Christmas exercises at the opera house on Wednesday evening March 24. Mu no will be directed by W. B. Lance with Mr Hewitt and Mr Danby overseeing the gifts. Everyone is invited. Four cottage organs offered at City Auction Market.
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