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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1908
Page
7
A London fog prevention proposal describes using atmospheric vibrations to move air molecules and disperse fog. The inventor cites hail dispersion in France as an example and notes costs and past failures due to operator laxity, with varying reported protection costs in Lyons.
A 15yearold ex shipbuilder, Michael Towey, dies in Cleveland after wandering the streets without shelter or funds to rent a room. He carried a bank book showing $4,000 in deposits but could not secure lodging. The report mirrors disaster News from Mab explosion in West Virginia and commentary on theater aimed at women.
Fragmented text notes Towa engaging and a boy named Bhet telling a father, who is ill, that the news would break him. Mentions backing horses, driving art on, and a gray horse in a Jong roll, suggesting a gambling context with unclear meaning.
A detailed account of a perilous ascent in the Zenith balloon reaching 24,000 feet. Sivel and Grace-Rpinneiti died on impact while Tissandier survived after a heroic struggle, recounting stages of hypothermia, loss of consciousness, ballast drops, and a dramatic ground landing. The narrative, drawn from W. B. Col Latent, preserves names and dramatic moments.
A St John druggist, W. V. Orcutt, filed for bankruptcy with a list of assets and debts including 2473 dollars and notes totaling 8603 dollars, of which 800 dollars is claimed. The record cites local town figures on births, marriages, and deaths for 1907 and a Bristol report showing liabilities, assets, and grand list details.
Brattleboro reports a legal fight over aid for Miss Riley Wlanchy Howard, 24, injured when she fell and broke her limbs. Trustees Minot and Brulley refuse hospital surgery support, claiming funds should come from Memorial privileges, while her uncle Frank H Howard vows to pursue action to secure what he calls rightful aid.
Deana A. Vail of Pair Haven New Jersey died Thursday afternoon at Fast Orange New Jersey aged about 65 after a sudden illness while out walking. Survived by wife and his sister Mrs Ladd who is in Florida remains to be buried nearby. The 25th anniversary of the Modern Woodmen of America was observed by Manefield Camp of Stowe with visitors from Waterbury Geno Morrisville lodges and others initiated. Memorial tall followed with after dinner speeches and invited guests.
The yearly report shows fires fell to 4185 in 1907 from 1295 in 1906? The text records a drop of 14000 in losses year over year. July had 165 fires totaling 50042 dollars, while April had 113 fires causing 08153 dollars in property loss. May and September each had 70 fires. September losses were 40493 dollars.
Brattleboro court records reveal a dispute over a $1 100 savings deposit bequeathed by the late Mr Coane. Karn Adams sues to establish ownership claiming the funds were given outright to her and not part of the estate. The administrator contends the estate was short, and the daughter asserts the money was a gift from her father.
A quirky ad claims a "New Discovery" remedy can heal coughs and colds, ease weak lungs and bronchial issues. It touts a trial bottle free at the Red Crime pharmacy with prices listed at $0.100 and $1.00, urging readers to try the cure.
Frederick Weiler of Norwich died Saturday aged many years. He claimed to be the only man outside royalty to administer corporal punishment to an emperor while recalling the tale of spanking Kaiser Wilhelm II as a boy. Weiler, once the oldest active volunteer fireman in the world, left a grandson, Bredewick Reinberg, an organist in Brooklyn.
Metron February 17. Anne Emis reports a burglary led to a house fire at Ty P. Ribberson's residence in Fan Wrombig. The robber attempted entry while the family was away. Back door broken and fire started in a stack of papers and smoke. Firefighters extinguished flames with no major loss.
Fragmentary OCR shows an ad listing a Grace Beauty Doctor at 196 Sixth Street Portland. Mentions plants or trees for sale, with unclear references to a doctor, a beau court or display in Detroit and a gentleman named E A Drown. The text is garbled and ends mid-sentence with price hints of fifty cents per steer.
Fragmented real estate ad references a property near Tetera Lange jot and nearby locations. Mentions price around 10 per month and a sale in Seaman and Worsverville areas. Text is garbled with multiple misspellings and unclear details about brokers or agencies.
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