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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1920
Page
7
The Rev C P Rov Crathera, formerly pastor of the Old First Church in Bennington, is reported to be in Harpoot Turkey with a breakdown caused by overwork while serving overseas. Crows are noted in the vicinity.
Plainfield notes list Mrs Ruth Buxton and Clayton Buxton in Barre and Montpelier visitors like E W Stone and Miss Irene Colt. Many residents travel for holidays, attend church and school events. tragedy comes with the death of baby Merle Simpson, age one, prompting funeral services conducted by Rev. George Morrix. Funeral and burial at East Orange cemetery follow.
Billie Lempie aged 23 left St Albans riding her horse Salem bound for the Pacific coast. She reached Berkeley California on June 23 and found work as a stenographer. Salem, a thoroughbred, completed the 3,000 mile trip in good shape and is now at a riding school in Berkeley. William Bowen of West Charleston, a patient in Pittsford Vermont, is noted for having organs on the opposite side of the body with normal health otherwise.
North Calais residents visit relatives in Bast Calaie Montpelier and East Oslais. Freemand Law son’s Sunday visit and W B C meeting at Memorial hall with officers elected. Residents Ainsworth Nelson Holmes and others noted in town Friday to Sunday.
State's Attorney K W Gibson and Health Officer CS Leneh led the drive on a nest of offenses in Brattleboro as multiple youths faced delinquency and statutory charges. Minnie Howard 14 tel delinquent charge. William Warren 10 pleaded guilty to breach of the peace. Floyd Whitney about 20 Brattleboro received 2 to 3 year prison terms probation with costs. John Carpenter about 20 Brattleboro same sentence with monthly health officer report. Duane Mall 24 statutory offense fined 100 and sent to seven year private probation. Elizabeth Waldron 14 delinquent charge transferred to Burlington. Merton Toren pleaded guilty annual suspended term four to five years with probation seven years. Allen Brattleboro about 20 guilty statutory offense. hearing set for December.
Rutland December 22 John W Blanchard of this city pled not guilty to a charge of manslaughter in a fatal accident on a street near his home. A secret inquest led to the charge, with State's Attorney P M Phillips presenting the case. Bail was set on a recognizance release, and a hearing was scheduled for 9 o'clock tomorrow morning. The incident followed the collision that claimed the life of a child and involved local officials and attorneys Bert Baley and Lawrence Stafford.
Fragmentary OCR notes report a wounded doe and a fatal outcome near a grounds area on Mele street. The text references Conte Fob ant Wardes and a wife, and mentions a warden and a person named Chet Ang. Details are unclear due to OCR damage.
Fragmented local notices describe lumber activity on land known as the George Melly place and various village school events. The text mentions the state grange meeting, Mrs Lila Morey, Mrs Carrie, Julia Darling traveling to Boston, and a regular meeting of Success Core with officers elected for the year including John Potend as overseer and Nellie as lady assistant steward.
FE R Hopkins, Tanlac representative in Vermont, states there is no great mystery about Tanlac. He describes its ingredients as age old and modern, forming a co mingling that strengthens digestion, rebuilds the body, and increases resistance. He notes weight gain in undernourished patients and links many diseases to stomach failures, asserting Tanlac overcomes stomach complaints and related symptoms.
From East Mont Miss Rowen, the article notes that the young woman will take Christmas rest from her duties, while Nelson visits at her father’s home for the holiday season.
Journal reads as students from Midland and Goddard seminaries are home for a two week vacation. Miss Avis Smith has gone abroad. Charles Hight participated in Beeek corks parade. Don’t forget the Christmas tree Friday evening. A masquerade and box reel at the hall that night. Superintendent H. P. Lynch of Bred-
A fragmented notice from Chelsea lists food items and injuries in a quirky report. It mentions Ford visiting a school on Monday and notes supplies arriving including oysters, seafood, smoked ham, apples, and various goods. The source reads as garbled OCR with stray names and places.
The probate court in WashVt District announces a hearing on the estate of Eli D Richards and the final account of the executrix. Frank J. Martin, judge, issues the notice dated the seventh day.
Estate of Diantha B Sanders finds probate action in progress as commissioners set December 3, 1920, for examination of claims and to allow a written appraisal. Fred A Flint and Ralphon Lawlor, commissioners, announce meeting date.
Estate of Claron J Allen appoints commissioners to receive audit and adjust all claims against the estate. A meeting for examination and filing of claims is set for March next at the Baers National Bank building with time described. Date cited December 13, 1920, by Commissioners Frank I Small and Frank K Beard.
The probate court for the county orders the examining of claims and demands of all persons against a estate. December date noted by commissioners Albert J. Smith and Rogers. Decreed action under the court’s authority and terms set for filing and settlement.
Classified listing notes several farms for sale including a three cow farm with wood barn and hen house near Montpelier, Vermont. Terms mention down payment with balance due, contact John F Benjamin in Barre and Willa Martin in Brooklyn Street. Also two houses for sale or rent a seven room cottage with garden near Garfield and Prospase Street managed by Mrs Leone Careviet, and a two tenement house at 17 Marsnent Street available now through Mrs B Nokon.
Looking ahead to 1921, a Barre resident offers a fine view home with nine rooms and porch spaces, priced at 12 000 but may sell below that if a quick sale is possible. A South Main Street property with barn is listed at 1 400, easy terms and potential farm exchange. An eight room house in the south end is ready for immediate occupancy and could appeal to renters seeking a good investment.
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