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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1908
Page
6
Straw novelties and decorative objects including paper holders, jewel boxes, picture frames, straw fans and horns imported from Italy and hand woven. The stall is at the Northern Hotel building, 327 North Main Street, inviting customers to visit.
Notice to the People of East Barre and Vicinity states that from January 1 1909 goods will be sold for cash only with no red stamps and no rebate checks. It promises sixteen ounces to a pound and the lowest prices, thanking customers and hoping to retain and attract business.
J Maxwell of East Barre Vermont is noted with a date of December 29 1908. The OCR fragment provides a single name and location with a historical date, suggesting a notice or archival entry without additional context.
Local ad invites inquiries for pigs for sale with request for further particulars. No names or prices provided in the readable text. Potential buyers are told to inquire for complete details and arrangements.
A Barre Vermont testimonial endorses Dean's Kidney Pills for kidney trouble with claims of relief after prior pain and leakage. The letter cites a personal injury and lifelong loins discomfort, praising pill effects and urging readers to buy through Foster Milburn Co in Buffalo New York as sale agents for the United States.
Trains leave Barre daily with schedule notes for Central Vermont lines to Wells River and Montpelier. Electric Street Railway cars run from Barre near the square, with trip times and connection details for travelers in Barre and surrounding towns.
An insurance advertisement from National Life Insurance Company of Montpelier Vermont urges immediate coverage to prevent future family suffering. It lists agents St Ballard and Ballard in Montpelier and Bare as local agents, noting mutual status and the 50th year celebration.
Latest sheet music arrivals at Shepard's Sporting Goods Store. Nurses applying at Davin's Dry Goods will be paid for watches and diamonds. Clinica Charta Stone cutters advertised. Watches priced from 20 cents to 2 dollars. L. P. Austin, watch and clock maker. Glairvoyant Tuesday and Thursday 2 PM to 9 PM at Mrs. R. K. Ellix, 5 Spaulding Street. Tel 150-21.
A New Year Eve concert at Miles's Hall Granitevile aims to raise funds for the Presbyterian Manse. Rev Mr Mia and Miss I. Arthur lead a two part program with instrumental and vocal solos, reels, marches, readings, and Scottish songs. Doors open 7 pm, concert 7:30 pm. Admission 2 shillings 6 pence, children 1 shilling.
Mrs Eilen Young returns from Hartford Conn and Mya. Alice wash faery with friends plans New Year ball at a local venue. Mr and Mrs J F DuBois back from Montpelier after Christmas visits. Mrs William Mann ill at Pleasant Street home. George Mann of Queechy called here. White Cram milk co may stop milk after January first, turning to cream. Leon Sault travels to Detroit after holidays with mother Mrs Louis Sault. Mrs Emon Campbell from Barre stays with Effie Campbell Wheaton. Supervisor Lewis forms youth group to meet at Mint church and hosts oyster stew after carpet laid.
The defendant scorns the use of a brain storm defense and leaves the case to the horse sense of any jury. Statements attributed to a suspect claim a man would act as he did under the circumstances. A wife’s death and a man’s alleged actions are in dispute as a chief investigates.
Providence, R. I. Dec. 1 The death of Prof Benjamin Franklin Clarke professor emeritus of mechanical engineering at Brown university and one of the oldest faculty members was announced yesterday He was seventy seven years old a Brown graduate of 1883 and had taught at Brown since that year His wife died last Thursday
A devastating blaze on Westminster Street destroyed the Arcade and spread to adjacent shops including Bon Ton Millinery, a candy store, a photo studio and Belcher & Loomis hardware. Losses listed across multiple businesses total about $64,000 to $884,000 with several insured items. Firefighters rescued the janitor, his wife, and their two year old child after they were awakened by a barking dog.
Dwight Griswold, Yale varsity rower, died in San Francisco at German hospital after contracting typhoid fever that developed into pneumonia. He came west seven months ago for health, with his father Mat Griswold of Brio, Pa, notified and with him since arrival.
Pennington New Jersey resident Arthur Dilson was jailed on December 31 on $1000 bail after forging a money order worth $4. He bought the order to pay a debt to Charts Jours, intended to pass it to Joave, forging the signature as Jones.
East Calais residents and visitors are noted in a string of brief reports. Sadie Celley and Mrs Laura Feleh are mentioned in town social notes, while P Barnham and Arthur Sweatt are recorded as visiting nearby Plainfield and Woodbury. Several others, including Mrs Ira Goodrich and Alice Jotarat, are cited for Wednesday activities. Laura Leonard attends Sunday school. Willard Bugbee receives well wishes for recovery. and Mrs W E Bliss has returned from a care trip. The Good Templars plan their thirtieth anniversary oyster gathering with others visiting family in Marshfield and Walden structures, plus a sale of a valuable “Lady” to Fred Martin of Marshfield for a good price.
A Washington, N C report says John Emerson Stone, 22, prominent in Boston and New York, was shot and killed in Norfolk by May Woolard who then shot herself. Stone reportedly left a message saying he was leaving her forever and going home, as Woolard’s fate hung in the balance after the confrontation.
W I Kieszter of Holiday Arkansas says Electric Bitters cured his stomach and liver troubles and run down conditions after earlier remedies failed. The tonic purifies blood, tones nerves, and boosts vigor. Money back if no help. Sold at Red Cross Pharmacy Rickert Wells drug store.
Ottawa December 31 Earl and Sir Wilfrid Laurier met Lord Pinchot of Washington and accepted Roosevelt's invitation to send a Canadian delegation to the international conference on the conservation of natural resources of the North American continent to be held in Washington in February.
Frank Jankowsk, a Lakewood bartender, was shot and killed while attempting to stop a thief pursued by a mob. A crowd of citizens and officers chased the suspect, who was captured but refuses to name himself. The incident occurred near the Manhattan hotel during a charity entertainment.
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