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Newspaper

Barre Daily Times

Location

Barre, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1912

Page

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Royal Party Safely Home After Three Months Absence

King George and Queen Mary returned to England from a three month voyage described as the most remarkable trip by British sovereigns. They arrived at Portsmouth aboard the Medina and were greeted with naval honors before proceeding to London. Special thanksgiving services were held in churches across the British Isles to celebrate their return.

London George Mary England India Tiny Portsmouth Medina May-decker Street Buckings Town Palace British Isles

Powder Explosion Kills Boy at Kalies City Southern Rail Yard

Belton Missouri February 5 a powder explosion on the Kalies City Southern railway at Jauron near Belton destroyed property killed one boy and injuring several others two carloads of powder exploded in the early morning incident authorities investigated the blast and nearby residents reported damage to buildings and windows

Kansas City Southern Railway Consider Orty Belton Kalies City Jauron Toulny

Explosion at Heyden Chemist works causes heavy damage

In Garfield New Jersey February 5 an explosion at the Heyden Chemist plant damaged two blocks and shattered glass. Several persons were cut and burned, a baby in a cradle moved by the blast, and damage is estimated at around 60 000 dollars. The cause remains unknown.

Garfield N. 1 Heyden Hearby House

Per Capita Money Hint and Methodist Conference Listing

Your share computes to 384.01 per person if divided. Treasury estimates population grew to 93,0580 as of Feb 1 2012. Vermont Methodist Conference set for Newport from April 10 to 14 with Bishop Rawlin Hughes presiding.

Washington, D United States Treasury Department Vermont Newport Methodist Wishop Rawin Hughes D. D Presiding

Mining Law Reforms Urged by Geological Survey Director

A report from the director of the geological survey urges updates to antiquated mining statutes. It calls for enforced development, actual use requirements, and stricter assessment work to curb idle claims, address unpatented lands, and align with modern mining technology and district practices.

United States Wider & Lesan Minin Ion Abenhiteen Prom Murvey

Million Dollar Fire Destroys Three Philadelphia Mills Buildings

A fire after 5 AM last night razed three factory structures in a block bounded by Worth and Vine streets, Highth and Franklin in Philadelphia. The Hensel Callady company, millinery and dress trimmings makers, owned the six story brick plant from Wood to Vine with a four story annex on Vine. Loss exceeds a million dollars with $800,000 insured.

Philadelphia Vine, Highth Franklin Streets Hensel- Calladay Company Wood Vine Streets Franklin Tiltit Vine Street

Condemned Men Sing as Comrade Died in New York Prison

Ossining New York February 5 condemned inmates in the death house softly sang a death dirge as Charles Swenton a Black inmate was electrocuted for the murder of another colored man. It was the first time inmates heard such a death dirge during a hanging at the prison.

Charles Swenton Sing Sing Death House Jesus Ossining N.Y New Death House

Bristol man killed by falling tree while chopping in woods

Charles Lufkin 41 was instantly killed Saturday two miles south of Bristol while chopping. A falling tree struck him in the head, another tree occurred near his path, and his right leg broke in three places. His body was found by half-brother Warner Tracy minutes later. He was described as a steady, diligent town resident.

Bristol Charles Lufkin Heuad Lufkin Fly Laffkin Warner Tracy Charles Latkin Mra Wy J. Rider Hele Alee Harrison Tracy

Elevator Fire Damages Chicago Grain Elevator

Two firemen and a watchman were injured in a morning fire that destroyed the Northern Malting company grain elevator in Chicago. The blaze appeared suspicious and an investigation will be held. Less than two weeks earlier another nearby elevator from Rome Malting company was destroyed.

Chicago Northernn Malting Company Fhre Boyferlich Rcme Malting Company Northern Malting Company

New York Ice Crop Surplus Wastes Tons This Winter

New York February reports a huge ice harvest despite storms bringing a million and a half tons already gathered. Failure to find storage hinders distribution, leaving tens of thousands of tons set to go to waste as cold storage capacity lags behind the bumper crop.

New York

Death of William Vandow Found in Burlington Home

William Vandow a 74 year old mill worker was found dead Friday evening seated before a furnace on Feakeaide avenue Burlington. Officials say heart failure caused the death discovered after stairs were not heard from. Funeral services scheduled Tuesday at St Anthony's Church with burial at St Francis Xavier Cemetery in Winwyk.

Burlington Willam Vandow Feakeaide Avenue Vandow Queen City Gatton Mill St. Anthony's Church St. Francis Navier Cemetery Winwyk

Moran named as Democratic delegate at large for Baltimore

Brattleboro February 5 Michael J Moran of Brattleboro a 50 year old party veteran will seek the Democratic national convention at large delegate seat in Baltimore He has served on town county and state committees and has attended nearly all state conventions since reaching voting age

Brattleboro Vermmont Baltimore Michael J. Moran Moran Hhe Party

East Barre Notes and Local Mentions

In East Barre Dr Minar has been in the past few days. Anna Rae is visiting Sunday at her home in Barre. Mrs Clarence Tucker has been ill and confined to the house the past week. Court Phi Sheridan will perform the rey play on Wednesday evening. A rehearsal of the line Down In Maine is set for Tuesday evening. Chester Sargent returned home from Montpelier. Marguerite Tunker is mentioned. Silver Leaf circle holds its regular Enon evening this week with units served afterward.

Dr. Minar Tas Been iI Anna Rae Barre Clarence Tucker Court Phi Sheridan Maine Chester Sargent Montpelier Ne Bindley Alea George Ena Marguerite "Tunker Silver Leaf Circle Enon

Vermont official report cites 1911 road work in Washington county

County Highway Supervisor Currier presents 1911 figures showing 3,029.6 rods built at a cost of $47,624.55, with Barre leading in paving and other towns contributing to a record year. He praises state highway commissioners and urges elected highway officials to treat road work as a first priority for lasting public benefit.

B.S. Casrier Barre Washington County Byetry Vermont Suppressor Currier Washington Comunty Becanme Ourrier Saya Alii Ratanera Barre Town Warren Waterbury Marre Town Castile Marshfield Bolton Moretown Moody & Albon Mad Fostbare Roxbury West Roxbury Woodbury Worcester Mid- Weve Levi Wilder Tess Highway Suez Currierays Sam Roml Washton County Faia Tle Oumuy Juz Karte Wade Waitefielt

New Pastor Rev. George Holt Opens First Baptist Service

Rev George Holt recently transitioned to the First Baptist Church pastorate in town. A large crowd attended his salutatory sermon drawn from Corinthians. He urged youth focus, spiritual awakening, and active devotion as the path to divine guidance. A public reception was planned for Tuesday evening.

George H. Holt The First Baptist George HL Holt James Town Joes Rey Helt Pple Mr. Holt Ullewon Ain Alve Jesus

Duxbury Couple Marks Sixty Years of Marriage

Waterbury area residents recall sixty years of union for Mr and Mrs Gabriel at Duxbury Corners. Married in Georgia in 1852, they have ten grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Family notes highlight years of Sopor, community service, and a long, faithful life together amid warm local wishes.

Duxbury Corners Ste Henry Gabree Gvergia Galroe Joeph Gatres Georgia Ins Cliece North Ha Conn Joseph Balinoe Bombalow Milebury Gabree Tenw Ronilnathers Cayhrie Tat Place Waterbury Duxbury Whiny Edwant Galiee Willian Halter Egbert Fiakree Lea Mille Montpelier Thawresent

Talk of the Town in Clover club and local notices

The Clover club will meet with Mrs Hattie Waite Tuesday at 2 30 PM. Totterick returned to Barre noon after several days in Canaan New Hampshire. Garrett Roberts remained at work this morning. Advance agent for Klark Crown Stock Co. in the city today. The Bijou offers a top program of pictures tonight. Mrs J Matern and Mrs Jolie Oming visited Darlington Sunday. The United Missionary Society will meet with Mrs BO Thayer Wednesday at 2 30 PM, expected to attract many ladies. Franklin Flint company begins a week at Murpara tonight with a matinee pony cart, shop window at Homer Fitts store. Willard Tobias surprised with a birthday gift watch fob Friday night. Fifteenth anniversary party for Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dingwall Saturday evening with 500 card game and oysters. Guests staying at City Hotel include Fortier, Melcher, Worley, Cashman, D Brown, Stephant, Keene, Kilott, Bartlett, Trumley, Mann, Moritz, Mirman, Tempijeton.

Hattiy Waite Totterick Barre Canaan N. H Garrett Roberts C. We Averill & Onin Wecount of Mines Charles Otin New York Ph Klark-Crown Stock Co Bijou J. Matern Jolie OM Iing Darlington 1 Connetta Mare Fletcher Hospital United Missionary Society BO. Thayer Hue Pranklyn-Flintt Company Murpara Howne Homer Fitts Harry Dingwall Maple Avenue City Hotel Waterday F. Fortier Rutland J. M. Melcher Boston G. A. Worley Lowell Mig Ernest Cashman D. Brown New York City BR. D. Stephant Brattlebors

Death of Rev Frank D Penney Former Burlington Pastor

Rev Frank D Penney died in Schenectady New York after months of illness. Born in New York he studied at Colgate University and Seminary and served Baptist churches in Auburn North Adams Worcester and Burlington. He traveled in the Orient and Italy giving lectures. Funeral in Schenectady Church Wednesday at 2 PM. Survived by wife and three children.

Burlington Schenectady N. Y Frank D. Penney Firet Baptist Church N.Y Tie Penney Wits New York Colgate Academy, University and Thesological Seminary Colgate University A. M. Tenaetur Baptist Church Auburn North Adams Mass Mastehuvetts Lincoln Square Worcester Penney Orient Italy Dartington Mare Mare 1, 1002, and Epreavienl Seleneetady Sterling Frink Julians

Canadians in CincUrr Vermont racing circuit plan

At Rutland County Agricultural Society meeting officials announced a Vermont New York Canadian trotting circuit. The aim is to move horse owners across meets, expand the Green Mountain circuit, and host a fall carnival with a large trots program.

Ricmond Rutland County Vermont Cair New York Hwlong White River Ruthland

Police Court Items Highlight Alcohol Offenses And Exposure

In city court, Jiwiye T. W. Scott and John Bretsett pleaded guilty to first offense intoxication. Bretsett, found asleep on a sidewalk amid freezing temperatures, was fined five dollars and costs of 6.04, to be paid. Thomas Sexton also pleaded guilty to intoxication, fined five dollars and costs of 5.19.

Jiwiye T. W. Scott John Bretsett Webter Avenue Costa John Dineen Tonger Hressett Flcer Dinnen Thomas Sexton Madge

Girl Arrested For Petit Larceny In City Court

Gladys Towle of South Main Street was arrested by Chief Sinclair for petit larceny. She was brought to the station, then arraigned before Judge H. W. Scott in city court. The State's Attorney J. Ward Carver issued the warrant alleging she stole clothing from a woman on South Main Street.

Mies Gladys Towle South Mainstreat Sinclai H. W. Scott South Main Street J. Ward Carver

Montpelier Board of Trade Set for Wednesday Opening

The Montpelier Board of Trade will open in Montpelier city hall on Wednesday not Tuesday as a morning paper stated. Judges for the event were announced today and include Corny W. 8. McSparten Furniss Pa Ontaties OS Brigham St. Albans, Ashew H Mintt Cault Ontazies seen dene mile tues Mra I. M. Janes Mrs M. Corry Mrs RO. Rovers aint Mra H. 1. Farwell, four members of the Women's club of Montpelier.

Montpelier

Former Barre Man Married

Fred Venner formerly of this city marries Mise dulit Gagnon in a ceremony in New Hampshire. Friends note his long residence and career as a baker with Stevens Whipped Cream Cake and a Derry bakery. The event includes a church service and local gathering, with details limited by fragmented OCR.

Fred Venner Mise Dulit Gagnon Jy Whiel Danumry Venner Vener Aml Livid's Bakery Stevens Asaurtert Co Derry Verner Lea Jaties’ Aid Society

Strike Not Broken In Lawrence Mills Despite Guarded City

Lawrence Mass February 6 The city remained heavily guarded and mostly everyone went to work with no sign of a break in the strike. Mill officials gave no authoritative statement on the number of workers back in the mills, while loom and mule-spinners debated their detion and the mayor refused permission for large striker meetings.

Lawrence Mass Inaba Jnereasa Scanlon

Plunged Into Drifts Delays Morning Load En Route

Charles E. Stanley of Washington Sailed toward Barre with a load of potatoes when his traverse sleds splintered at a drift near Charles Carpenter’s farm. Horses stood firm as fellow travelers aided him. one rail bent, supplies damaged, repairs made, journey resumed.

Barre Charles E. Stanley Washington Charles Carpenter Stoney Stanley

L G Rizzi Hurt In Fall At Local Shop Floor

Lous G Rieel a Blackwell artort manufacturer sustained a painful ankle sprain when he slipped on a shop floor and fell four or five feet. He was carried home by friends with a physician saying he has a badly sprained ankle and minor injuries. Recovery may take about two weeks.

Lous G. Rieel Blackwell Atrort Businwan Leo Risi Roab Comolli

Vermont Farmers Attend City Hotel Meeting

A gathering of prominent Vermont and national agriculture figures met at the City hotel this forenoon. Attendees included Congressman Frank Hunley of Vermont's second district and O. Ti arta of Mainfeld, with others such as Cone green Phonley, Commission Martin KE Brighnm, and W. EB. Bartlett of Plainfield.

Vermont Preswa Frank Fhunley Washingston Ponen O. Tiaarta Mainfeld Agricuneare Conegreen Phonley Martin Brighnm St. Alimins Farni«s Andrew Eliott Gault W. EB. Bartlett Plainfield

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Queen Mary Furnace William Vandow East Barre Ity Harre Town Herlin Aves Warshot Sau Montpelier al Loretown Northfield Wa Ees Vlothfield Resbury First Baptist Church George H, Holt Talk OF the Town Willard Tobias Soni F. D. Penney U. S John Breasett Gladys Bowles Te L. G. Rizzi
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