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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1903
Page
1
Heston, Deo, and D. Perry of Worcester, tied to the Worcester and Heathbridge Street Railway, filed for bankruptcy. Liabilities are listed at $962,652 with debts largely from notes totaling $925,000 endorsed by him to forty banks and individuals in New England.
Washington cable reports Rear Admiral Coghlan said the Mayflower met a despatch carrying about 200 soldiers and arms for Base at Titumatt on the Colombian coast near Darien. Titumatt lies northwest of the Gulf of Darien, about fifty miles from Pides Island. The dull message is not released in full. Copies sent to the president and to the army chief.
A damaged OCR note describes a fraud scheme offering prizes via a supposed post office order. It claims voting on a secretary race and promises a yearly subscription for a prize, while the scheme’s leader admits no tangible assets to cover premiums.
Washington December 98 Gov Tafts tentative land sale with the friars in the Philippines has been approved by the president. The price is 87200000 with a White House conference to arrange a bond issue for payment. The administration plans to resell the property to the natives now heading it.
The Ladlow bye election returns show Conservative candidate Must elected to Parliament with a reduced majority from the previous contest. Hunt previously led by about 1,000 votes, while the last general vote had a nearly 4,000 margin. analysts see this as a sign of growing agricultural support for Chamberlain's tariff policy.
Rome reports the Pope extending Christmas greetings to cardinals and dignitaries, praising broad goodwill including efforts in Ambrion and Ireland. Local notices mention a Presbyterian Sabbath School Christmas tree event Thursday evening with article donations invited, plus children’s dialogues and performances at the school.
Stockholders of the Valley Fair association met and organized for the first time since the charter was granted. They elected officers to serve until January, with anticipated reelection. Directors previously ran fairs. now stockholders will elect officers and operators will work with the advisory board. The last fair was apparently successful, clearing over $1,000, with more than £4,000 in the treasury. The next fair is planned for September 20.
Butland Humane Society entertained 200 county residents in Rutland on December 22. The event raised clothes to stock a large store and transported guests in big wagons. Many children from Rutland benefited from the drive.
Amos Humphrey of Underhill was found guilty of selling liquor. The lease license for Underhill Center has been revoked by the town's license commissioners.
East Barre residents plan a Christmas program at the Congregational church on Thursday at 7:40 PM. Children from the Sunday school will present entertainment and gifts will be placed on the Christmas tree, with suite one in the church to receive items. Community members visit relatives in Barre and nearby towns for shopping and illness updates noted.
At Flatbush Avenue and Hampstead place the walls and roof of the old kth regiment armory collapsed at 4 15 this afternoon. Five laborers were killed and twenty persons injured. City aldermen discussed sinking fund balances and water rents as managers addressed city finances and the Gas Co. franchise dispute with a two day extension for franchise acceptance.
A fragmented cribbage contest report notes F of A and Clan Gordon players with partial standings. The jury verdict declares Garetto guilty of manslaughter while Red Men and other clubs chase second series results.
Closing arguments concluded in the State vs Gazetto case. Judge Stafford charged the jury this morning, and at 2:00 p.m. the twelve jurors returned a verdict of guilty of manslaughter. The sentence could be life, seven years, or a $1,000 fine. The defense argued self defense, while the prosecution urged a verdict based on the state's evidence.
Barres grocers and marketmen feature elaborate Christmas displays with turkeys geese ducks and other festive fare. L M Averill F D Ladd Parker Tassie Sowden Lyon Bastman Bros J Chesser Bird and Co-operative store showcase confections poultry and seasonal decorations attracting shoppers.
In county court today the case against William Wright charged with breaking and entering Charles Zanboul's store was not pressed. Wright had been in Waterbury but will be released and return home for Christmas with his family. The report also notes various international and local items including Senator Hanna's improved health, strike votes by bakers, and a Pennsylvanian shipboard rescue and Bryan photograph event.
The Washington village reports worse conditions this week with the school closed for a week and Miss Jil returning home to Handford. The Washington Agricultural Association held its annual mowing at the town hall this afternoon. A fall report will be provided later. G. E. Bigelow W. E. Worthley Eleazer Smith and their wives attended the funeral of Mrs. E G Cook at Orange on Saturday.
Horace Farnham of East Montpelier visited Williams Town yesterday while John Dow traveled to Burlington for medical treatment. The Universalist society plans a Christmas tree event Thursday evening at the church. Mrs. Jane Erakine returned to Berlin after a short visit with Mrs. Herbert Platt. Jerry Matchinson sold his farm to Barre buyers and is moving to his new house in the village. Nookwear received at Vanghao's this morning.
The committee on several building and the board of alderman met to review possible locations for a federal building if Congress funds it. Four options exist with more possible. Property owners with suitable lots and pricing should file options with the city clerk by June 1.
Mrs Winntsid Durett died at Heaton hospital after a month illness at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon. She was born in Leeds, Queensland, aged 2 years. Survived by husband married about one year. Funeral at 2 o'clock tomorrow from Mrs Broadwell's house on Merchant Street and at the Methodist Church with Rev I I Lowe to officiate.
Miss Jemima Trail daughter of James Trail died last night at 9 o'clock on Kinney street after nearly three months illness at age 21 She worked at Mrs Trombleys crossmaking rooms and was well liked in Barre The funeral will be from the Church of the Good Shepherd Thursday at 1 o'clock Interment at Himwood Natlee A meeting of Court Granite City F of A will be held Wednesday Dec 28 at 7 o'clock p m to elect a full board for the evening term All members requested present Also Christmas gift notices and local ads for various shops follow
Cyrus Hall travels to Lyndonville this afternoon while Arboot McDonald heads toward Buffalo tonight. Washington residents Mr and Mrs. O41, Me Allister visit the city, and Miss Maude Denorats from Berlin Paris and Edwin Veal of Maple Avenue plan trips. Several locals return from Allan and Graniteville as NEOP updates and lodge notices appear including Neal Dow Lodge and TE meetings. A funeral for Mrs. Druett prompts a 1:45 pm gathering, while a Switch Stock Farm write-up features Donald and John K. Smith. Senator W P Dillingham returns from Washington for holidays. George Wood reports a breach of peace arrest and court actions. A Congregational Sunday school tree event is set for 4 pm with no gifts requested.
Barre men Charles Tay and Joseph Jacqies faced county court after pleading guilty to attempting to impede an officer. Each was fined and sent to county court to pay $20. Antoiny Burke and Worcester posted bail for Tay and Jacques. Neill Knapp and Eugene Davis, who stole from Colburn Clothing Co. in Northfield, pleaded guilty to two charges and received four year terms with Knapp serving in the house of correction. Secretarry Washington reports Secretary Murray of Chicago, assistant secretary of commerce and labor, in a December 28 communication.
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