08 Feb 1910
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1910
Page
1
The case tied to Meyer concludes as Dorothy Howler details an engagement involving Sy, who is to marry Dr. Robnett. The development may ease tensions and influence the legal proceedings, with implications for parties connected to the matter.
Fragmented account recalls Dorothy A Wheeler and Beatrice Snyder in a Folly Falls incident where a disheartened woman walked toward the river and vanished, as police and onlookers watched. Trial details referenced a related court case and a note from a Beatrice Snyder.
February report states John L Sullivan and Miss Harkins, longtime friends, wed aboard a private liner en route to Europe after his recent divorce from his wife. The ceremony occurred with minimal religious rites due to Catholic Church objections.
France plans to cap naval armament expenditures at about 28 million dollars, signaling a restrained build pace. The move follows an agreed program with other powers and contrasts with larger costs seen by Russia and Austria, as France seeks financial stability while observing wartime pressures.
Police report a Woman was robbed by a man on Thirty third Street as she walked. The assailant fled with $825 before heading toward Haverhill, Mass. The case connects to a series of local incidents and a mayoral or civic proceeding is noted in nearby references.
Henry C Backus, Civil War veteran and longtime resident of Wakefield and South Fayster, died suddenly at his home on Saturday February 6. Born in Water in his sixties, he worked as a tannex and lived much of his life in Payston and Chip Town. He married four times, leaving a wife and many children. The funeral was held at his late home with local mourners in attendance.
Ex-Congressman H Power sues railroad for back pay claiming $5,000 yearly for five years but says only $3,000 per year was paid. Vermont Supreme Court panels hear multiple county cases including Stack vs Dunning and Allan Sanderson adultery verdicts as day’s docket progresses.
Springfield, Feb 6. A three story block named Gondreau at Indian Orchard burned, forcing many residents into the street. Seven occupants were in serious condition from exposure to cold and the fire, aided by the Springfield fire department, confined to the Gondreau building. Total loss estimated at 39,000.
Rutland, Fob. Semen Sebamey, 20, ranch hand for American Fork company, jailed under $1000 bond on breach of passport charge. He is accused of stealing trade patterns from a Geneva, Ohio plant and faces Ohio authorities. Officials imply he may disclose the trade secrets to another country.
Twaton Tufts College opens a midyear term after a vote of the faculty. Dr George Knight, professor of aviation geology, will teach, while Dr Dari Manuluby of English literature remains off, and Prof Knight plans to travel to Havana.
Report details the death of a young man identified as a member of the 18th Cavalry stationed at Fort Ethan Allen. He was found unconscious in his bunk after a suspected poisoning. A girl associated with him is mentioned as a source of tension prior to the incident. The man, once in Cubs, had recent troubles with the girl and left the hospital in the weeks before. Authorities note he died in hospital shortly after the discovery.
Mrs. Stacy, 40, of Montpelier and former Williamstown resident, died after reportedly ingesting poison believed to be Paris Green. Neighbors and family described distress over ill health and marital strain. Dr William Lindsay reported she had taken poison, possibly two spoonfuls, after a period of illness and personal turmoil. The family had recently moved from Williamstown to Montpelier due to job loss from the granite plant.
State Superintendent of Education Stone of Montpelier spoke last evening in the Spaulding High School assembly room urging industrial training. He contrasted it with primitive schooling, saying youth need practical skills to know how to tie things and work with their hands as a basis for life and national strength.
A brick facade collapsed striking Mien Irene Farrar and two companions as they left the Tomasi brick block at North Main and Merchant streets. Farrar died at City Hospital after emergency surgery. Her mother Nellie Farrar and siblings mentioned. two other girls uninjured. Building owner and officials inspected the site as a crack in the wall prompted immediate repair efforts.
City officials weighed options to insure the Central Fire Station after noting a fire risk and past damages. The committee considered higher premiums and a three year plan, while staff proposed alternative insurers and a library funding appropriation.
Holmes Thurston, Mise Nollie i, were married at two o clock in Montpelier by Pastor Teintyehurth. The bride wore milk frets and was attended by her sister Annie Thurston. guests included many Barre and Montpelier acquaintances. Holmes, employed by American Fidelity in Montpelier, will be joined by his wife who served as a stenographer for the same company.
A pretty couple, the daughters of Mr and Mrs Hugh Barcroft of Kaniteville, were married this afternoon at the Church of the Gand rity. Evelyn Ton inycroft wed Robert Cason and Mise Idk Emily Raycroft married Brvest crikoued ty ie Dac servicer. The service was conducted by Mr Beattie, rector, at two. A few relatives attended. The brides wore blue travel gowns. The couples will travel to Montreal and Calgary for their future. Friends extend best wishes.
Fragmentary police report states 18 individuals were held after a charge connected to a county pouch in a ride incident. Names and precise charges are unclear due to OCR damage.
A medical notice reports a leg amputation below the knee after severe blood poisoning. The patient, identified as Dan Ainoe from Charles Town, Minnesota, underwent the operation following deteriorating health the week prior.
The meeting of committees from the jumper and manufacturer groups adjourned with the proposition not acknowledged by either side. A subsequent vote showed 385 in favor and 540 against. Relief donations were noted from various workers, and a wood show tonight will donate 20 percent of receipts to a beneficiary.
The Vermont State’s Attorney Gales seeks granite rate rulings with hearings set for Thursday in Montpelier. Bonazel and Bonazel of Montpelier request wide track privileges for their granite plant, while a second petition by Gates against several power and lumber firms seeks an order to cease ground displacement and other actions. The report notes the death of Tra K Holmes of North Calais, interred in Hope Cemetery after services in Montpelier, with survivors including his daughter and brother. Holmes served in the Civil War and was part of the Stowe post in the Vermont Infantry delegation. Interment rites were conducted by Captain A. F. Pede and Chaplain A. J. Baldwin.
Yesterday morning at Notre Dame church a wedding ceremony was witnessed by numerous friends of the contracting parties. The event drew attendees from Beek, Barre, Montpelier and surrounding areas as Malone and Royer joined in marriage in a simple ceremony noted for its quiet, heartfelt atmosphere.
The body of murdered Robert Prentice will be brought to Vermont for burial. Mrs Prentice will remain in the city for the present as authorities continue investigations into the case.
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