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Newspaper

Barre Daily Times

Location

Barre, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1907

Page

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Water Claims Its Victims In Careless Pond Tragedy

Three youths drowned in a pond after skating near a city park. Norris 16, Henry 20, and Alice Mombenerd 16 were pulled under as a hole in the ice opened. A bystander heard them cry for help. Norris disappeared before assist arrived. Authorities found a hole and evidence tied to the nearby mill.

Pittefield Biase Dee King Thromg Serge Eng Vo Yoo Ferday Wer Norris Frank Norris Henry Ave Alice Mombenerd Nertis Willian Buttle Ano Mie Eee

Body found as Pawtucket flood claim claims man drowned

Found a body near the river as the Pawtucket flow subsided. Alfred, reported missing, was drowned when his skiff overturned during a receding tide. Rescue efforts recovered part of the body among rocks, exposing in icy water and brine. One man, Pettis of Arting Jackoon, survived and is expected to recover in hospital.

Providence H. T Pawtucket Alfred Pettis

Drowning in the Merrimac: Three Missing In Canoe

A canoeing accident on the Merrimac near Dec. 23 left David Raymond drowned while his companion Archie Cochran e was rescued. Archie Cochrane and Warren Hackett, both workers for the Boston and Maine railroad, were in critical condition.

Tawrance Mase Ares Merrimac David Raymond O Archie Cochrane Warren Hackett Mackett Cochrane Boston & Maine Railroad

Statesmen Remain Over in Washington Christmas Holiday

Washington December 23 More statesmen will spend Christmas in Washington than ever before as foreign passes are abolished and no mileage allowances exist for senators and representatives during recess. The president and family will have Christmas turkey at the White House then travel to Pine Knot the next day. Secretary Straus will be in New York and Secretary Bonaparte near Baltimore. Roosevelt will give turkey to White House staff. he has already received numerous gifts including a Teddy bear and two fat posumas.

Washington D. C Pio Baltimore Roosevelt White House

Aked Demands $7000 From Wealthy New York Church

Dr C F Aked, recently from Liverpool, addressing the Fifth Avenue Church congregation, declared he would not continue in the church without a balanced finances plan. He insisted on $7000 from donors before leaving the pulpit and warned the system must change to prevent future deficits.

New York C.F. Aked Liverpool Fifth Avenue Akel Dr Aked Oman

Mine Disaster Plunges Valley Into Night of Fire

A severe mine disaster in the Monongahela Valley ignited fears as a fire spread through Schornberger mine and an adjacent area. Reports describe a short circuit in the electrical plant as the likely cause, with workers trapped and flames racing toward the shaft. Authorities and company officials faced conflicting accounts amid chaotic moments as the blaze raged through the night.

Monongahela Valley Here Schornberger Ralne Teind Eihen Thiy Heyerts Les Somes Malne Eee Setowaberger Euine

Policemen Monitor Blue Sunday in Village Events

Police watched for violations of Blue Sunday rules as promoters recanted earlier plans. Under Justice O Gorman the Sunday entertainment faced strict interpretation of closing laws. Most shows were allowed with ties to permissible still images while moving pictures drew tighter restrictions.

Justion O'Gorman Ue Allersen Saartog

Taft Meets Manager Over Political Situation

Secretary Taft hosted Arthur J. Vorys of Commins Ohio to discuss current political developments. Vorys declined to speak about the talks. Taft departed Washington by rail for Cincinnati to settle his mother’s estate and planned to return Tuesday.

Washington, D. C Arthur J. Vorys Mr. Vorys Commins Ohio Taft Jsecretary Vorys

Bullet in Her Head Aims at Portland Woman

Blanche M. Wilson a 23 year old woman was accidentally shot in the head yesterday by Martin McCloud a clerk at the Grand Trank railway office. She was taken to Maine General Hospital where a recovery chance is reported. The incident occurred at her home 15 India Street when an old revolver was shown and fired. One cartridge was in the chamber.

Portland Blanche M. Wilson Portland Mo Martin McCloud Grand Trank Maine General Hospital India S Treet McCloud

Murder Charge Shocks Boston Area in Leominster Case

Aliccchio Alice, 27, of Boston, charged with the murder of Paolo Pritrie in Leominster. He will be arraigned today as his brother Felice, arrested in Lowell, faces joint accusations with Nicolo in the same case.

Boston, Co Aliccchio Renee Boston Paolo Pritrie Leominster Dro Felice Lowell Nicolo

Agricultural association elects new directors and officers

Washington notes include Willington visit with relatives Mrs Elia Spencer and Mrs Edward Emery return from Barre. Christmas exercises planned at Baptist church Tuesday evening. Mrs T D Hyland and children travel to New York state for a weeks visit. Mr Bohanen plans move with W Beede firm. Walter Cook relocates to Mill street tenancy. At the Washington Agricultural association annual meeting M W Chamberlin G W Molden H S Smith C E Emery D and Emery Frank Ordway Aud Pateereon elected as directors. officers chosen M W Chamberlin president G W Hilden vice president and B L Bigelow secretary treasurer.

Baptist T. D. Hyland New York State M. RB. Bohanen W. Beede Walter Cook Richinson Mill Street Atesington Agricultural Association M. W. Chamberlin G. W. Molden H. S. Smith C. E. Emery D. & Emery Prank Ordway Patetereon G. W. Hilden TL Bigrlow

Senator Stephen Mallory of Florida Dies in Pensacola

Senator Stephen Russell Mallory served two terms in the U.S. Senate and earlier held state posts in Florida. A Confederate veteran, he moved from Georgetown to Pensacola and entered public service in the lower house before rising to the state senate and national Congress. He was a Democrat.

Stephen Russell Mallory The National Tentavola Fin Dee United States Stephen Uvevell Mallory Len Novemeer Wwe Rae Georgetown Pensacola Lower Bone Chesete Senate National House Frm Pill

Legal Entanglement Over Steers Sale and Bond Disputes

A Brattieboro case detailing a disputed steers sale under lien claims. Gibbs kept animals for payment, Miller withdrew the farm, and bonds were posted to delay the sale. Deputy Sheriff Davie seized the herd on a note. Bishop and others faced legal action as a remicinal court date is set for January 18.

Brattieboro Viola Miller Perley F. Crown of Thig Village Davie Baron

Lavigne Stabbed On Lake Avenue In Manchester

Wilfred Lavigne, 19, was seriously wounded in a knife attack on Lake Avenue near Kim Street by Peter Terrian, 21. Terrian was captured by patrolman William B. Molier and jailed at the central police station as Dr. Geome L. Bastian treated Lavigne’s back and chest wounds. Lavigne claims a prior pool room quarrel and liquor influence. the assailant’s behavior followed a disturbance.

Manchester H. Dee Wilfred Lavigne Lake Avenue Kim Street Peter Terria Lavigni Terrian Nan William B. Molier Lavigne

Vermont and New Hampshire Telephone Association Meeting

A Vermont and New Hampshire telephone association regular meeting will take place at Portingewmeet house Plymouth New Hampshire on December 14 and 15. The program includes entertainment and a music program by Beal, instructor Mie Ethel Wheeler will perform selections, Tauil Lateke from New York will present a familiar Pee fe, and Dawe will displayar gifts during the afternoon session at 2 o'clock.

St. Jonnebury Vermont New Hamphire Portingewmeet House Plymouth Hay Bernary Beal Mie Ethel Wheeler State Normal School Tauil Lateke York United Yell Ghent Ieee

Street death reveals strangulation case in city aftermath

A terse street incident ends in death by strangulation. Authorities report a male, single, aged about 30, found in Burlington area street. Investigators pursue leads linking residence and companions, case unfolding with little recovered detail.

Mercantile Section Wiped Out by Fire

A fire destroyed the mercantile section wiping out stores in Nye Wagaa W. Own area. Residences affected as well with losses reported for merchants. Fire reportedly spread quickly and caused extensive damage to the market block.

Mercantile Eneshargh Palle Samall

Death of A. J. Kelley in Randolph

A. J. Kelley died at 2 20 Sunday morning after months of tubercular illness. Born in New York, he moved with his parents to New York State then returned to settle in Windsor area. He married twice, first to Mary Adams and then to Lucinda Hadwick, with children Charles and Elmer. Elmer died recently. Survived by four grandchildren. funeral from his Randolph home Tuesday at 2 PM.

Randolph A. J. Kelley Sumlay Sufon Mr. Kelley Wat New York Windsor Mary Adams Weathersfield Charles Wring Elmer Boston Randolph Center Lucinda (Hadwick Robert Chamberlin Kelley Kelly Iamen W. Davie Montpelier Jacob Daria Hroakfield University Vermont Hammond Ubred Wall Denenen Pat Aw Tal A. Reed Green Mount

Putney Voters Reject Road Improvement Bond Request

In Putney at a special town meeting on a Saturday afternoon the voters declined to authorize borrowing 500 to repair highways. Commissioner W A Wood warned that existing funds were exhausted and more money would be needed. The meeting also moved to leave highway work to the selectmen, curtailing the road commissioner’s authority.

Putney W. A. Wood Chnmicaion Ang Beatie

Nine Firemen Injured In Blaze At Globe Street

Nine firemen were injured and the blaze caused extensive damage to structures on Globe Street in Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania. The incident damaged multiple buildings and disrupted local operations as responders fought the fire.

Burt Wilkesharre Woo

Debt Cleared as Church Announces Christmas Offering

The Presbyterian church reports a total of 26.00 from the morning offering and November voluntary distributions, leaving a balance of 19.00 after clearing debt. The pastor Rev. M listed calls for cheerful giving and ongoing devotion to Christ, noting community cooperation and holiday spirit.

Thie Reena Her. W Aunuancng Aeibutiaie Ferar Oeaese Nat Alvo Mar

Forerunner of Christmas Observances Across City Churches

The article notes a Christmas observance today in city churches with morning services and vesper service planned at the Universalist church. It mentions baptist, Congregational, and Universalist services and the likely distribution of Christmas trees.

Corletmas Yeatertay Teday

Dedicating a New Church in Grand Telesome

The new church of the First Church of his Communion in Grand Telesome was dedicated yesterday at Artin Ct Hall in Burlington with B S Stone officiating. Cornerstone laid May 4 1905, sermon by Rev Yiss of Burlington, design by W B R Willcox of Seattle, contractor J We Donsifa of Burlington. The wooden structure, heated by model appliances, cost about $3.00 and faced delays before rededication due to debt clearance.

Plecs Burejington B.S. Stone Wanton Y. Iiss Burlington

Talk of the Town visitors and holiday plans in city

William Tornaia of Boston visits Pout Scampini and Dante Koes returns from Boston. Several locals plan travel for Christmas including James Smith to Boston and Antonio Poll to Bath Maine. Holidays mix with hospital and college figures visiting home and a Christmas program at the University. Arrivals at City Hotel include W A Hice S 21 Bus Varney and others.

William Tornaia Boston Pout Scampini Dante Koes Gaingy Mass Birney Grimes Antonio Poll Bath James Smith Frank Milton Northrop Marasfield Friancls Tate T. Fraxor Jackson Mich George Molver The Medical College Buron Ginniteville Christos W. A. Hice Seannemont Bus Varney Turin Muse Rt. Albane Hilbert Tata

Funeral notices and interments described in local death notices

The article lists multiple funeral services and interments. Died were individuals in Barre and Montpelier. services held at Congregational Church and other venues with interments at Elmwood and Green Mount cemeteries. Names include Mrs Adelbert E Wallen and Jeremiah McCarthy among others. ceremonies conducted by Rev G C Conver and Rev V F McKe.

Jeremiah McCarthy Fe. Momben's V. F. McKe Friends Jerry Donahue James Grogan Carelites Sproyd Samuel Ki Peter Bosniard Daniel Taterment

Frost Causes Trolley Wire Breaks Across City

Frost disrupted the trolley system Saturday and last night by causing a main feed wire fault on the Washington street branch. A live wire spot near the City hotel was guarded until repairs after a service outage. The break near the bridge was spliced by ten o'clock.

Frost Washington Street City Hotel Wridge

Brakeman A Little Falls From Flat Car Injures Hip

A Durre railroad brakeman named A Little slipped from a flat car in the yard before noon while loosening a brake. He struck his back on a rail and was carried to his room in the Buexell block. Dr J W Jackson found hip injuries and slight facial injuries.

A. Little Ta Durre Buexell Block J. W. Jackson

Sleet and Slippery Streets Challenge Prdes Trians

Slush and sleet created dangerous sidewalks for prdes trians this forenoon. The street department worked to clear paths while sleet turned to rain and water officials faced flooding issues.

Effher Imsinoas Water Department

Will Tick All Night Pasar Move To Nine O'clock

The report notes a nine oclock start for the night operation under a Western Union contract with Central Vermont, detailing shifts behind regular railway work. It mentions Arthur W. Wineh of Jewett City, Conn, being summoned home by his mother’s illness.

Pasar Oelock Western Union Vie Central Vermont Ander de Arthur W. Wineh Jewett City Conn Dire

Revolver Incident Leads to Police Pursuit in City

Last night at about 10 o clock Prattoni and Moastti rushed the police station in an excited state claiming a revolver was fired at them on North Main Street. Carlo and Hamel pursued suspects behind Bolster Place and in subsequent chase Columbo and a man named Galli allegedly fired three shots, none hitting them. Louis Heunelle pled guilty to intoxication in city court and was fined sum.

G. Prattini K. Moastti North Main Street Carlo Oficer Hamel Oun Staans Bolster Place Ube Allieera al Baet Ulcer Carle Frattini Iaa Mare Columbo Columbo Ilachowell Srvet Columbe Tan Galli Frattial Culumbe Cotumbe Lia Statist Catumbe Carle Meine Louis Heunelle Hamel

Montpelier Court Hears Intoxication Cases Amid Accusations

In Montpelier a morning session before Judge Harvey heard three defendants. Guyette of Middlesex Center claimed Chief Durkee tried to steal his team after a station stop and was arrested for intoxication. He pleaded guilty to a first offense and paid a fine plus costs. Brunello faced multiple offenses and received a $15 fine, $7.70 costs, and 30 days on request of his employer Beutel was placed on probation with costs paid. G W Williams, from Waterbury, Conn, admitted a first offense on State Street and faced charges.

Montpelier Harvey Guyette Middlesex Center Jnto Vermont Aqiare Durkee Chey Beutel G. W. Williams State Street Silto Ae J Waterbury Conn

Burroughs to Lead Whittier Orchestra This Winter

Vionn Burroughs becomes orchestra leader as prod Whittier misses Florida absence. Burroughs, previously first violin with Brock’s at St Johns, excels in Goddard days and seminary sports. Whittier, with Forsell, plans to join Ormond Hotel orchestra January 1 at Ormond Beach after Pehoetis concert at Apollo rooms.

Vionns Burroughs Gird Seminary Whittier H. Whittier Florida Burroughs Brock St. Johns Goddard Beahles Mr. Whittier Karl Forsell Cbr Notict Ormond Beach Ormond Hotel Pehoetis Apollo

Elderly Man Alleges Mistreatment by Co‑Worker

An elderly man reported to Montpelier officials that he was mistreated by a fellow worker yesterday. He claimed he was struck and could not name the assailant, filing a formal complaint.

Montpelier Frilive Dame Gag

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