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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1908
Page
4
A Barre City hospital appeal seeks $2,700 from donors including Angella French to strengthen the institution. The paper notes advertising opportunities for Christmas buyers and discusses the Grange stance on automobiles, arguing for road access and measured regulation to avoid enforcement issues and public backlash.
Local notes mention visits to Lannsboro and Montpelier, church events, and hospitality as residents host friends and relatives. People named include Mrs Charles Dr Eastman, Dr TN Eastman, Rev A J Hough, and Mra N Darling. Andrew Millie Jett purchased land in Hyndonville and will run a Theatorum.
The death of the Rt Rev John Michaud of Burlington marks the loss of a notable figure in Vermont. He led the Roman Catholic diocese for about fifteen years with strong executive ability and civic leadership. He earned love and esteem from parishioners and many outside the church, and will be sorely missed in his home community and native state he so dearly loved.
Ewen and Gow announce a city wide public survey extending to trains and all areas. They seek a share of public patronage and provide contact via Tel 439-11. The ad highlights Burr’y store offers endless variety of lockets and chains.
Christmas meats at the Central Market showcase vermont raised turkeys chickens ducks geese and other meats plus seasonable vegetables. Prices are described as low for good quality with emphasis on tender options for the Christmas feast.
Fragmentary notice says the Tales athletic club will host the first dance of the season on Christmas Eve at Granite Street Hall. Local mentions include Barton visitor H. Masfield and Leo Cook of Chippague with various town arrivals noted. another line hints at a festive birthday reference.
Arthur K. Pease a 25 year old fireman on the Central Vermont railroad was struck by an engine and killed while walking on the track near New London Conn on December 23 He leaves a widow and his family in St Albans Vermont as reported from New London Connecticut authorities and the railroad company confirmed the fatal accident on the night of December 23 At the time Pease resided with relatives in the Vermont city of St Albans and served as a fireman on the line between major stops
In Barre Vermont on December 23 1908 a notice records the death of a brother and member. It states his charter be drafted and a copy printed in the Barre Daily Times with copies sent to his widow and kept by the clerk. Signed by L. Robertson O. G. Stickney and A. D. Knight.
Visit the Hale block Large Vermont Pruit Store to see the window display and buy a fancy box of candy for Christmas. Variety offered.
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