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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1909
Page
6
Fragmented OCR of early travel railway guide lists lines and schedules for Central Vermont Railway Montpelier and Well River lines with mentions of junctions, towns, and time references. Details are obscured by garbled text but indicate connections and service notes across Montpelier and nearby routes.
Graniteville social notes describe a holiday period with relatives visiting from Buffalo and Boston, and multiple locals spending Christmas with family. The report lists gatherings at homes in various towns, church events, and gift exchanges, capturing a festive community scene.
Randolph Center reports visitors from J. O. Austin of Pyswent and Abe Trey and family from Btine Ny. Pred Chitted enjoyed a ten day visit from work. Mrs James Tivenee of Roxbury and Mrs TL Dh Tmey hosted Christmastide gatherings. A 30-person company attended Saturday night, while local schooling events and Brookfield seating details were noted.
An old reader letter extols tonic and patent medicines including Torogatd Blood Bitters and Dowie's Liver Pills, praising their claimed health benefits. The writer cites alleviation of nervous ailments and skin issues, with endorsements of household remedies and a public recommendation to purchase these products.
Mrs Martha Landon widow of late Joseph Landon dies at her daughter’s home on the hill after a general decline. Survived by two sons and two daughters, funeral from her home Monday at 1 o'clock with Rev. Daniels officiating, burial in Highland Cemetery in spring. She was 76.
At a Montpelier board of trade meeting Secretary Gloom reports a treasury balance of 414 remaining after payments, with 8% of members unpaid and 157 behind in dues. The session notes extended discussions on currency for development, hall roof completion slated for January, and local obituaries and anniversaries including Charles C. Stan and Lemilee Loherid observances.
East Hardwick residents and visitors are noted during the holiday season. Karl Talbot works in Montgomery’s creamery while Mive Hopkins visits Mrs. Wright. Henry Wright and Henry Marsh of Boston are mentioned with friends and family in the area. Bach’s Christmas cantata is cited at a Congregational service as the holiday program, and a Christmas tree is finally removed.
Local residents attended a Friday evening gathering at W. PL Piflell's house to celebrate a marriage anniversary. After feasting and dancing the guests left gifts and a small purse of money for the couple, wishing them happiness. Others noted Christmas visits by F. Te Martin, Mr Page, A. Rendall, Bert Mandhcant, Obert Aybley, and Teave Davis as they spent time with kin in Randolph Stockbridge and nearby homes.
Northfield trustees meet on December 20 and announce the resignation of Rt. Bio ed 9, with plans for a new superintendent to complete pending work. The report mentions Mrs. Lena Brown, Christmas with family, and transfers involving George Nichols and others as the village navigates leadership changes and project delays.
Topsham notes list Mrs Anto Smith idle, Mrs Hall ill past week, Mrs Albert Carruth unwell, Miss Hilo Chalmery visiting at West Topsham, Mr J M McNainant home with laryngitis, Miss Ethel Taplin visiting Ryelate Corser, Miss Lona Loot vacationing with parents, J C Wright to supply furniture at Waite River prison, Lizzie Stover guest of Mrs Walter Mood lout, Mr and Mrs J B Mela spent Christmas with daughter Mrs R F Willard at Coventry, Nee Sohn Whity family gathering and Christmas tree, town Christmas exercises held with oath attendees and thanks to the trainers Melom and Miew George.
Madam Conant is ill. Julie Mineo says Jeane Shipman came from Bodison. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Knowles spent May in Burlington. Farol Atkins left Sunday for Boston for Christmas. Rowe W. Merriam of Chicago visiting in Barre guest of Ernest Joslyn Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Moody of Warces ter aroueente of Parry's parent. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Moody are visiting. Riddha Moody and Mrs Inne Howe spending a few days in Stowe with Mr. and Mrs. Sipten. B. R. Demeritt left Monday for a business trip for the Dewarttta Packing company. The Hypatlacht will meet with Mrs. RE Peat this afternoon. The Clayton Jongs, son of Sid Mra, D. C. domen, badly injured that week, slowly improving. Invitations are poured by Mr. and Mrs. George W. Macen for an anniversary reception next Tuesday evening. Harold Binh Mise Bishop of Mor! Sar uee attended the dance given by the host.
A historical incident shows how a minor misstep and a missed stamped letter triggered severe financial strain. Hobart, known as the iron king, faced repeated irritations from unpaid letters and a crucial private message that arrived late. The resulting crisis led to a dramatic decline in prices and a hopeless bankruptcy from which she never recovered.
Fragmentary dialogue references Craroped and Brown in a dining room scene, with lines about minchief and enemies, suggesting a literary or theatrical passage. The garbled transcript hints at confusion over characters Brown Passageway and Rast on, with Lytton noted as a speaker.
A Century description notes Curacao schools range from exclusive to government run with Dutch, Peerch, Spanist, and Paplemento taught. It mentions neighbors and distant mainland influence sending many foreign children for education, reflecting broad regional reach.
A fragmented note weighs options for bowel relief, contrasting harsh physical methods with gentler candy Cascarets. It mentions West pool, canta-at drag stoke, and cryptic 8k WUE os mel etate lh cate CoE, with unclear context and sources.
A curious blend of a portrait of Charles XII from Story of Poland and notes on migratory birds. The piece cites a boatus shipboard observation of an oyster catcher reacting to a navigator’s slight course change, illustrating how birds may sense direction and adapt course with the compass visible at night.
A brief Chicago Records item hints at an exchange about a boy’s early arrival and latch key habits. Mrs Homebody replies she never knew him time, while remarks suggest routine training and morning routines. The column notes a witty, domestic tone within the era’s social commentary.
The article recounts Eskimo seal hunting techniques with a wooden blind and sledge to approach within close range. It notes how seals are wary, the use of a cloth screen to conceal the rifle muzzle, and the need to shoot precisely to kill a seal instantly.
A Wealth of fragments discuss success and failure as life’s ladder. Some reach splendid lives while others fall short after peak achievements. The piece notes the risky edge of fame and the fragile nature of lasting success.
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