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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1908
Page
7
The Atlanta Lay Day Ministers Association discussed a humorous proposal about wearing extra socks while preaching. The debate touched on temptations and propriety, with Dr Paul Nachtivine cited and a plan that Baptist ministers might adopt the custom of carrying an extra pair of socks during sermons.
Ambiguous notes describe a quarrel or misunderstanding involving a ring and a plea to contact a person in Washington. Fragmentary lines mention sorrow and a wish to mend relations. The incomplete text hints at personal dispute and a failed attempt to reunite.
The Arthur Coburn farm of about 70 acres near East Montpelier and Barre Vermont will be sold at public auction on Tuesday December 6 at about 12 o'clock. The property includes tillage land in good condition, a sugar orchard and sugar house, one ox team, a brick barn and outbuildings, and a long list of personal property including dairy cows, horses, hay, grain, farm equipment, wagons, harness, scales, household furniture, and more. Auctioneers Newell and Ira Wright, Barber, Montpelier, VT. December 22, 1908.
The article details multiple items including a fatal tree collapse while assisting a father, a house fire at Williameville destroying a portable mill and plans to rebuild, a milk company deal with directors and stockholders, a railroad accident near South Bury, and a New York libel action involving Mrs Agnis Baker and Balestier of Brattleboro with disputed lease and larceny charges.
Bennington County debates a new county courthouse as the southern towns fear northern secession and tax moves. The local fight concerns a proposed special tax and potential abolition of the northern shire, with the old courthouse to be sold for bond funds. The issue ties to historic court siting and past death penalty debates in Vermont.
Dec 24 in Greene County probate court the deal over a drug store and its stock was postponed. The plan now foresees Wilfred F. Root and Tarrene paying the price for half interests or selling the store to Foot at inventory value with possible extra appraisal. Parties await further action and charges to be cleared.
Fragmentary passage describes dangerous ear surgery and patient fear. Mentions Dr Klay and a medical brand at Rad Cross Pharmacy. Vague references to malaria and symptoms imply dubious remedies amid a stormy scene.
The Barre Printing Committee invites sealed bids for a project delivered in paper covers. Sample bids are due by January 00 at 7:00 PM, with the city clerk’s office at City Hall Barre Vermont.
The annual meeting of the bank in Barre Vermont will be held at the bank meeting rooms on Tuesday June 12 at 2 pm for the election of directors for the coming year and any other matters properly brought before the meeting G Howland secretary Barre Vermont December 2008
Rutland December 28 In a bid to improve horse races and remove conflicting dates a meeting is planned for the first week in January. Secretary W Warrowoeth of the Hillard Agricultural plan forms a rail in the ridin fe. Representatives from fair associations Bararees Ausgalbburg Vey wit atinnt expected. Annual stockholders meeting of the National kof Barre will be held. Features planned include slow trotting pacing events with purses of 4000 to 1000. Election of directors for the ensuing year.
A notice from Barre Vermont on December 18 1008 records TE Gave Jr serving as cashier at an annual meeting. The brief item notes the official role and date in a concise archival card form.
James Lillie of Brattleboro, a minor, was fined 2045 in municipal court for drunkenness. He had previous charges in August and faces suspensions and penalties from $4 to $15. The judge noted prior alcohol-related incidents and suspended actions related to his case.
Fire swept the Mount CHire shop complex of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad in Baltimore today destroying a large consignment of wheat and rice. The total loss caused by the blaze is reported at 160000 dollars with initial estimates around 150000 dollars for the building and contents.
Commissioners announce meeting to present claims in the estate of Julla A Scott in Dacre. Estate of Frank I Hurke in Montpelier Probate Court to hear will and testament actions. publication in Barre and Montpelier newspapers.
Annual meeting of the stockholders of the aene raga Th! company to be held at the banking rematt aid bank in Vermont on December 10, 1908 at two o'clock p m. Directors to be elected for the ensuing year and to transact any other business properly coming before the meeting. HG Woodruff Secretary Barre VT
Barre will hold a meeting in Parte on the 12th of 1909 at 9 o clock in the morning to elect a new directory for the coming year and to handle other business that may properly arise before the cashier.
Public notice style sale listing describes a large farm, land, livestock, and equipment for sale with prices around 1000 dollars and multiple properties in a rural area. Mentions a real estate agency, owners, and rents or valuations in a historic paper voice. Details are fragmentary but indicate estate sale including stock, horses, stock stock, farm gear, and woodland areas.
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