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Newspaper

Barre Daily Times

Location

Barre, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1903

Page

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Wreck Near Dawson Pa Claims Dozens in Rail Disaster

A Baltimore & Ohio line passenger train from Pittsburgh to New York wrecked near Dawson Pennsylvania. An estimated fifty to sixty people died and many more injured as the train derailed and plunged into the Youghiogheny River. The disaster followed the collapse of a freight car axle on a curve, leaving the engine to plow into wreckage at high speed.

Eleville, Me, Inc Pittsburg Newword Mitteburg Cilnutan Tate William ‘Thornley Hasal Jin Conchus Tubara Ted Tatotel Jonelgoury Babes Bridge Timn Dera Laurel Thornley

McAdoo Named New York Police Commissioner

Mayor McClellan announces William McAdoo former Assistant Secretary of the Navy as police commissioner. Also named are Marion Featherstone as dock commissioner and John C. Lettle and William Haran Mackay as commissioners of accounts in New York City.

New York Elic McClellan William McAdoo Manrion Featherstone John C. Lettle William Haran Mackay

Olney presidential candidacy debated at Democratic meeting

The report notes Congressman McNary backing Richard Olney for president and seeking Democratic cooperation in New England. It also details Burlington jail costs and county crime stats, with Rutland and St Johnsbury references, and questions about March verdicts on saloons.

Boston Dro McNary Richard Olney Hartington Burlington Iquer Rutland Rutland Herald Sok Oburt St. Johnsbury Wine & Spirit Theo Wy Morrow

Licenses Revoked for Burlington Establishments

Two licenses in Burlington were revoked by the board of license commissioners. A second class license held by Oliver DeVarennes and a third class license held by Thomas Face were canceled for selling to minors. The action followed arrests for intoxication and testimonies about liquor purchases from the cited sellers.

Burlington Hcenseeumaulestoners Oliver DaVarreumes North Street Thomas Face North and Champlain Stresta William Mumbleau William Aenot

May Start Boom for C. J. Bell as Governor

Farmers in White River Junction discuss A. J. Bell of Walden as Vermont governor candidate after his Vermont State Grange address at Rutland. Supporters of P. Clement show limited interest, but Bell’s name drawing attention among local farmers.

White River Junction A. J. Bell Walden Vermont State Grange Rutland Bell PW. Clenment Mr. Bell

National Harmony Committee Meets at Montpelier

The national Comity Committee gathered at the Young Men's Christian Association rooms in Montpelier on December 21 and elected officers. Reverend E H Merrill of St Johnsbury was named president, Reverend J A Newton of St Byrgate secretary, and Rev C Nutter of St Albans joined the executive committee. The commission will decide which denominations can support a single church change.

Comey Cotmmls Montpelier Dee Young Men’s Christian Association EH. Merrill St. Johnsbury J. A. Newton St. Byrgate C. §. Nutter St. Albans

Apparent Discrepancy Plagues Khaswury Town Treasurer

Bennington December 24 The accounts of Stakebury town treasurer Myria Barton show no dishonesty charges but reveal a long running discrepancy of 800 dollars. Accounts spanning years are tangled, and an investigation has begun. A report will be presented at the annual meeting in March.

Khaswury Bennington Myria Barton Stakebury Maresh

Stanstead man charged in horse stealing case

Burlington Dec 25. Sheriff HW Horton says Edward Berry of Stanstead was arrested at Shelburne on a charge of stealing a horse and wagon. Percival of Shelburne reports the horse was found abandoned on a roadside after breaking into bars and slipping on the road.

Burlington Sheri Horton Thay Hdward Berry Stanstead Sie Shelburne

Spur from Bethel to Bethel quarries under survey

The survey of a proposed four mile spur of the Central Vermont road from Bethel station to the white granite quarries has been completed. Meanwhile Bristol health officials report a new smallpox case, one quarantine release, and seven cases under treatment.

Vermont Bethel Bethel Station Hills Bristol Omper Palmer Fred Liteh North Street Bancroft

Randolph Henry Grant buys brother V1 Grant farm on Fish BAM

Henry Grant of Washington purchased his brother V1 Grant's farm on Fish BAM. He will not take possession in spring and will stay on the farm until winter, then relocate in spring. Eliver N. Hewn injured his leg months ago, underwent shin surgery and bone scraping. Initial operation appeared successful but a second operation was needed. currently recovering with hopes to return in weeks. Presbyterian Sabbath School plans a Christmas tree and evening entertainment Thursday at 7 o'clock. Readers may bring articles to church Thursday afternoon. Families invited to attend. program includes songs and exercises by children and teachers.

Henry Grant Washington Grant Eliver N. Hewn Bean Presbyterian Willy Tor Mey Hatty Malta Vithie Elilicteen Lagan Seliont

Prisoners and vessels figure in Norwalk steamer wreck

Norwalk dispatch reports the Erastus Corning steamer struck Copps Rock near Norwalk at 1 AM and sank, 20 passengers escaped in small boats. The minstrel show by correctional inmates drew praise with Henry Lains as end man and Marvin A. McClure as head usher, depicting bank wreckers and defaulting officials in cast roles.

Norwalk Conn Erastus Corning New Has New York Cumber Hatland House of Correction Henry Lains Vergennes Bank Marvin A. McClure Merchants National Bank of Tat Ustier Farrar Waterbury National Bank

Scheme Proposed at Meeting In Boston Yesterday

Garson Gold Mining stockholders met at Young's hotel in Boston by invitation only. Twelve attended and one expressed sympathy with officers, adjourned to Manchester forenoon. Johnson, mortgage holder, urged settlement. Willey described company liabilities at 15,000 to 20,000 dollars and proposed a stock pool to raise funds for liquidation.

Boston Manchester Dew Garson Gold Mining Company George Franklyn Willey Young's Hotel Forevean Willey Wald J. W. Johnson Seott Nome Johnson Liquijon

Vermont Insurance Rates Show State’s Highest and Lowest

The Insurance Press for December 23 reports ten year averages for five U S insurance rates. Vermont figures list the premium per hundred dollars with state values, noting Vermont’s highest and lowest rates over the period.

United States Vermont

Croto Case Put Over In Montpelier Murder Charge

The state case of Bartholomaw Crete charged with murdering Peter Virrron near his home on the Rat Montpeller road will not be tried this term. Crete is held in Waterbury asylum for observations into mental condition pending further action by the county court. State's Attorney Santer indicated plans to try other viola tion of wholesale liquor licenses cases, including Charles Zunicord and Ane geto Scumplel.

No Paper Tomorrow Promises Christmas Day Time

The Times announces no paper tomorrow due to Christmas. A note says Saturday’s issue will publish a full report on Burlington’s plans including a new opera house within the coming year and a structure large enough for state conventions and other meetings inMarlington and nearby areas.

Times The Burlington My Nee Meat Marlington Alisioet Cerinty

Midnight Mass at St Monica’s Church Service and Christmas Tree

Midnight mass will be held at St Monica’s with choir direction by Mr. Gale. Parts of the mass include Millard Credo and Agnus Dei performed by a long list of soloists and a quartette. An evening Christmas tree entertainment by Sunday school children follows at 7:30, with a variety of acts including choruses, recitations, and a farce.

St. Movies Credo Kamen Agnus Dei Ees Pololyte Mary Fallon Mian Rose Cook Miké Theresa Scott Gals Thomas Hamel Norris Hamel Wile Hopen George Jacques le Quartette Thomas Xen Chee William McTurk Geo Quartatte T, Hamel Galerlas Fallon Miss Scott Hoya Diab Wil Bezaar Andress Susie Nichols Morty Bootblack Junior Beay Hesitation Clara Miles Walter Ti Pantomba Star of the Gore Peas ‘Tree Jennie McKernan Signe School Altar Boys Dr. Blow Pe White Zeke Jobstug Walter Scott Pete Sunmers Acteahzard Scone Sam Snow Salus Nekeon Auly White Jom Deborah Bresan

Funeral of Misa Jemima Trail at Brimwood Cemetery

The funeral held at 1 o clock this afternoon from the Encbared church drew a large crowd of mourning friends including many younger Ecotopanians. Pallbearers named were Alex Emslie Edward Anderson Duncan McMillan John Emsile Andrew MacKay and James Robertson. Interment followed at Brimwood cemetery.

Encbared Brian ©. Robertsing Alex Emslie Edward Anderson Duncan McMillan Joh Emsile Andrew MacKay James Robertson Brimwood Cemetery

Famine and labor unrest spark Paris strike movement

Paris reports a broad food supply strike spreading across branches from bakers to grocers. Municipal agencies prepare for possible disruption while butchers and pastry cooks threaten participation. Separate item notes a $2,000 loss from a fire at a clothing firm in Troy and a $1,000 donation by Calef of Washington.

Paria Paris Sill

Second Cribbage Series Ends With Even Split

The second cribbage series finished last night with Red Men and Glan Gordon each taking four wins. Tables show multiple matches where McIver and Brown led for their teams while others like Weight, Dom, M, and Blake, Inglis, Webster, Lind, Murphy, Burns, and Bradbury battled across varied pairings. Standings list Red Men ahead 64 to 40 in the overall tally, with Clan Gordon trailing.

Red Men Glan’ Gordon F. of A. Teato Bea John McIver Wim Brown J &. Weight J. Dom M D. W. Smith James D. Blake R. M James Mi Robert Inglis Prank Webster Jon Lind M. Robert Murphy Wm Burns M. M Hobert Shaw D. McLeod Peter Laxon Alfred Roberteoa Ee Denien Meotor Clarke Wi W. Hf. Bradbury G. Mi Iteawad C. Keith J. W . Andrew Car Alex Foes George Ralph Wm Dawson C.G Bat ‘Clan Gordon C.O.F

Cribbage Standings Report From Graniteville Match

Graniteville December 24 The series of cribbage games ended with OO. F. team defeating Modern Woodmen by a large score of 306 The standings list WC teams and totals though portions are garbled The next games are set for the first Monday in January with A and C F meetings forthcoming and the current standing shows several clubs with varying totals

Graniteville OO. F Woodmen C. F AL W

The Rev Father Hickey Appointed Springfield Pastor

The Rev Father Hickey, previously boat assistant at St Manicals Church, is named pastor at the Church of the Maternity of the Blessed Virgin in Springfield. He succeeds Rev Mather Cabill, who goes to Washington, DC for studies, and will be replaced by Rev Eugene Cray from Waterbury.

Father Hickey St. Manicals J. 8 Michwnd Burlington Springfield Mather Cabill Washington, D C Catholic University Eugene Cray Waterfury Montreal Hilokny Barre

Walker and Hanson Wed in Barre Home Ceremony

George Walker Jr of Barre and Miss Ethel N Hanson were married at 10 PM at 0 Fatterton Avenue home of George Seaver with Rev TH Mitchell officiating. Only close friends attended. The couple plan to spend holidays in Boston then reside in Montpelier for winter at 9 Fullerton Avenue. The bride studied at Goddard recently and worked at Gilley Abbotts. groom belongs to the firm George Walker & Sons, granite traders.

Marine Stontnette Montpelier, Dew George Walker, Jr Barre Ethel N. Hanson George Seaver Fatterton Avenue TH. Mitchell B Barre Lo Seaver Loo Seaver Walker Boston Montpelier Fullerton Avenue Goddard Senils Wils Gilley

Spear Clough Wedding in Groton on Tuesday

A home wedding joined Eva Clough daughter of Ray W. Clough and Gay C. Spear of Randolph in Groton on Tuesday afternoon. The ceremony was performed by the bride’s father. Both are well known locally with ties to the schools. Mr. Spear was once a high school principal and Miss Clough a longtime teacher. The couple left town yesterday afternoon for their wedding trip.

Groton Eva Ray W. Clow Gay C Spear Randolph Mise Clough

Edmund Hunt Married in Barre Village Wedding Tale

Mr McGowan's bookkeeper Edmund Arnold married Miss Holan last evening, after Thursday. The couple will reside on Jefferson Street Barre. Mr and Mrs Keroued also returned to Barre and will live at 2 Granite Street. The hand of Bintilg Cusariog and Miss Augustine Freesoul joined in marriage at 6 00 Melek last evening at the brides parents home, officiated by B E Wells.

Mr. McGowan Arnold Edmund Martin J. McGowan Misa Holan Bintilg Cusariog Augustine Freesoul Granite Street Duation B. ET. Wells

iGarette Gets Ten Years for Murder in Barre

Alexander Garetta faced the Barre court and received a sentence of life imprisonment with hard labor for the murder of Ed Cortline amid a Socialist block protest. The verdict found him guilty of manslaughter though the judge noted passion rather than malice. Garetta, 30, appeared composed, with few emotions as he was led away to prison, while his wife and supporters reacted with subdued sorrow.

Montpelier Des Alexander Garetta Aterot Ieee Lnte Peleon Ed Cortline Barre Adnathitie Jade Stafford Gatitto Eddy Manslaghter Mig. Garetta Cordl Garetta Fred L Stafford Times Colling Gazetto Garebto Nam Fe Ley Garetto Harre Genem Granite Street la Barre Varetto Ote Voehin Thesne Une Plu Guzette Rerene Ase Anatobista Windsor

Harkness Pleads Guilty in Montpelier Case

Montpelier report states Dr. Waldo Harkness pled guilty before county court yesterday. He withdrew his plea of not guilty and was expected to be sentenced next Monday. Harkness has been on ball.

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