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Newspaper

Barre Daily Times

Location

Barre, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1907

Page

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Prisoner Thaw Confident of Freedom in Insanity Trial

New York, Feb 28. Harry Thaw appeared in court smiling as the insanity defense argued by Jerome and Dr. Evans unfolded. The district attorney pressed questions on Thaw’s mental state amid testimony on melancholia and brain conditions cited by Thaw’s attorneys.

New York Harry Thaw Dr. Evans Jerome Ata Bnei An Et I. Evans Demann Yerome Evane Evans

Bailey Exonerated of Irregularity in Inquiry

A fragmented report states Bailey was exonerated of irregularity after an investigation conducted in Austin. The prose mentions Cooke and a January date, with references to mente and water consultation and friends of Senior Bailey present during the proceedings. The exact details are unclear due to garbled OCR text.

Mente Cooke

Married at Northfield Elbert Smith and Mise Bertha J Clade

Elbert Smith formerly of Maine married Bertha J Clade at the bride’s home in Northfield yesterday afternoon by Rev EB L Ockford. A large gathering attended a reception from eight to ten. Smith, a popular local stone cutter, will reside in Fallon with his wife.

Northfield Elbert Smith Maine Mise Bertha J Clade Nother EB. L. Ockford Episcopal Church Mere. Smith Randolph Littleton West Herlin

Frederick R Patch appeals to voters over labor strike fallout

Frederick R Patch of the FR Monitor Company urges voters to vote down a proposed band appropriation in Rotland. He claims the Musicians Union controls the band and discriminates against other musicians, citing personal insults such as being barred from a local barber.

Prederick R.patch FR Monitor Company Oiste’ Shrike Nan Pateh

Fire disrupts life in Enosburgh area as blaze rips through

A brisk fire near Dr. Poeble's office in Enosburgh Falls caused a scare and prompted rapid alarms as flames swept through a Merril Wonk area. Firefighters reported a second blaze and a rush of chemicals involved, with at least one express note about hazardous contents. Attendees and arrivals include P. Doheny, Catherine Doheny, and others in nearby streets.

Enosburgh A. Poeble Erie

Died at 96 Elizabeth Noyes of Groton passes away

Elizabeth Nutiter Noyes, age 96, of Groton died Tuesday afternoon at her daughter Mrs. J. C. Clarke’s home in the village. Born January 2, 1611 in Barnet, she married Amon Noyes and lived in Ryegate and Topsham before settling in Groton. Survived by daughters and a son, she remained active with needlework until a hip fracture slowed her. funeral held at the Groton Methodist Church with burial in the village cemetery.

Groton Elizabeth Nut Iter Noyes J. C. Clarke Mra. Noyes Barnet Amon Noyes Croton Ryegate Topsham George Curuth Noyes Clark Joseph Decensed EL. Noyes St. Johnsbury Dante! Roberts California H.C. Clark Jabe A. J. Heng

Jury Cannot Reach Verdict On Five Dollar Fox Pelts

In Brattleboro Vermont yesterday Judge EB Loget presided as Miner and Miller from Guilford faced trial over a fox hunt dispute. Miner claimed the value of a silver gray fox pelt, Miller refused to surrender it, and the case drew hunters’ attention to a long held unwritten rule about rights to a killed animal. The jury reported they could not agree and were discharged.

Brattleboro Rehief Miner George Miller Guilford EB. W. Loget Miner Miller

Dartmouth Falls To CO in Tight 25 23 Battle

In St Johnsbury last evening CO defeated Dartmouth 25 to 23 in a rough contest. Dartmouth acting captain Lang sparked rough play and was ejected for a late foul that injured a CO center. Lew led scoring for CO with the late go ahead basket and solid defense throughout.

St Johnsbury Dartmouth Lang Rough House Formance Aeee Ineo Charel Lew Glory

Jared Booth Dead Prominent Ferrisburgh Farmer and Politician

Perrisburgh notices the death of Jared Booth aged about 41, a longtime Ferrisburgh resident. He served the town in the Legislature and held town offices, a regular supporter of the Constitutional party. Survived by wife, son Ralph Marlbut, and brother Samuel Booth. Funeral Friday at 1:30 p.m. at Fred Tupper residence.

Perrisburgh Jared Booth Ferrixburgh Booth Ferrisburgh Ife Ralph Marlbut Samuel B. Hooth Fred Tupper

Rutland Executors Seek 400 Dollar Fund Appointment

Rev Ravearil Reynolds of Bellows Falls and Attorney Thomas W Meloney as executors of the Hey Thomas J Gaffney estate petition for appointment of guardians of a 400 dollar fund alleged to have influenced the will dispute Bridget McAnany case. Executors deny rights to the money claiming it was willed to St Peters church caretaker for cemetery lots.

Gaffney Myer St. Peter's Church

Grand Jury Report From U S Court Details

Five true bills returned by the United States Court Grand Jury. Purlington February report states two cases found true and one not, with no arrests made yet. The document outlines the jury's findings and notes no further action at this time.

United States Court Grand Jury Purlington Feb Gye Trun Billy

Freight Wreck Follows Uncontrolled Run on Local Line

A freight wreck on the St Johnsbury and Lake Champlain line near Kydy Park in St Johnsbury occurred this morning. A 19 car freight care, bearing unknown cargo, ran four miles down a steep incline after brakes failed, colliding with a second freight train in the yard. Engineer Mitchell was injured but not thought seriously hurt as crews jumped to safety and an oncoming engine narrowly avoided impact.

St. Johnsbury and Lake Champlain Kydy Park St. Johnsbury Lake Champata Earl Bree Alenp Mitchell Ritway

Men Fight Bears With Their Axes Near Mendon

Rutland and Clinton Weeks and Luther Weeks, two men from Mendon, were chopping wood on Mount Grace Road when a bear den was disturbed. A mother bear charged as the two men defended themselves with axes and managed to drive off the animals after a protracted struggle. The men, shaken but unharmed, escorted the two cubs away and reported the incident to Mendon authorities.

Rutland Yeb Luther Weeks Clinton Ot Mendon Rae Miles Toterday Mendon Curie "Turner Mendon City

Made 2 38 On Ice At Rock Point Race

Bartington reports a fine condition track as the first of the Wave women toe-off races at Rock Point yesterday afternoon. A large crowd watched 2:50 class only due to 1 and 2:750 schedules. judges were W Clark N Ray and N Chase with Ev Brownell starter. Results follow.

Ev. Brownell Ity

Refused to pledge under new Burlington intoxication law

In Burlington city court a man convicted under the new intoxication statute faced a fine of $8.93 or four days in the house of correction. The defendant Doyle Neate waived certain rights and pleaded guilty to the offense. The court imposed a £15 fine equivalent and an alternative sentence, with questions about payment and enforcement lingering as the case concluded.

Burlington Burlington City Doyle le Wan Sentai Mieslowuco

East Burke Congregationalists Observe 100th Anniversary

East Burke February 28 The Congregational church marks its 100th anniversary with a noon dinner and an afternoon program. Mrs William Belden read a bantolive sketch. Rev BG Prenel of Peas and Pastor Tey C Haty spoke. the church recently repaired and endowed by Alfred J Dorling of the Fifth Avenue Hotel New York and his brother Elmer A Dorling who is erecting a painting at East Burke and contributing to its support.

East Burke Congregational Church Willamy Belden BG. Prenel Peas Tey. C. Haty Alfred J.ioarning Pem Fifth Avenue Hotel New York Elmer A. Dorling

Petition for an Investigation of East Burke Post Office

Feb 28 report notes twelve known men sent a petition to Washington seeking a new administrator for the East Burke post office amid alleged stringency probes in management. It calls for immediate removal resignation or investigation of the post office leadership in St Johns.

East Burke St. Johns Washington Burke Post Offier

Condemnation of Special Privilege in Public Opinion

The piece denounces special privilege as a threat to democracy, arguing opposition to exclusive rights granted to trusts and vested interests. It calls for fairness, democratic equality, and denial of privilege to all interests to preserve the public good.

Soomuunsameed Goal Trust Oil Inn Beef Trust Iinet Iit Pat Lin

Socialist Platform Proposes Barre City Reforms

The Barre socialist platform calls for a municipal liquor center, a coal and wood yard, and governance by elected boards. It urges immediate health oversight, milk handling supervision, and a two dollar minimum daily wage for a municipal laboratory. The document frames unity among workers and pledges to advance socialist principles while maintaining trade-aligned candidates.

Socialist Party of Barre Hay Eipees Peters Oid Barre Boards of Health United States Bureau of Agriculture Soclalim Soctallam Gan

Claims Poor Enforcement Editor Ties City Vote

A fragment from The Times discusses enforcement failures and political pressure surrounding an upcoming vote. It questions whether a special effort will enforce laws if the vote passes and critiques past law enforcement efforts. The piece mentions Mayor Hotline and cites public blame questions for the city’s rum issues.

Mom Ling van Befen

Woman Burned In Fire At Johnsbury February 26

A woman suffered burns in a house fire in Johnsbury on February 26 after a blaze in a closet damaged the home before firefighters arrived. Neighbors assisted, carrying a baby to safety, and the fire was contained with about 200 dollars in fire loss covered by insurance.

Johnsbury Mra Lynch

Census shows city school population rise and voter list

The annual school census by City Clerk Mackay reports 2 508 children ages five to eight in Barre. An increase of 683 over last year accompanies a rise in boys and girls on the rolls and 1 946 names of voters listed for the March election.

Barre Mackay

Anarchist Emma Goldman at Barre Opera House Rally

Emma Goldman and Luigi Galleani spoke to about 509 attendees at Barre Opera House, with roughly equal English and Italian listeners. The event drew police scrutiny and mixed reactions as Goldman, in black attire, argued against licenses and exposed alleged corruption, while Galleani faced interruptions.

Emma Oldman Ima Goldman Mer Sharp Wyet Future Providents Neuetration Goldman New York Galleant Appa Goldin

Checklist Complete For March Election

The board reports finishing a morning meeting and updating the March election checklist. It notes 83 changes from last evening, with 48 new women added and wards two and three showing the greatest changes. Names and exact figures are partially obscured in the OCR text.

Board of Civil Authority Kody Fla Seainds

Lost His WAD Darlington Vet 28 Claiming He Lib Owt

A veteran from Darlington reports losing seventy five dollars and a ticket to Middlebar while traveling by train. He arrived on a belated train, bought another ticket, and spent the afternoon visiting places before returning to the station claiming he had lost all funds and his papers. He seeks help to return home without being harmed or fined by authorities.

Darlington Sadilebury Barty

Serious operation for A. M. Fletcher

Rutland Vermont report states A M Fletcher underwent an expert abdominal surgery for appendicitis performed yesterday by Dr Robert Morris of New York assisted by Dr Zorgo and Dr Romney. The patient is recovering well and expected to return home soon with Mrs Fletcher and their daughter accompanying him home after Sunday church services earlier today.

Rutland Allem M. Vleweher Cavendick Popalile Vermont Opera Taypor Robert Morris New York D'Zorga Pod Loth TH. E. H. Romney Mra Fletcher Ter Sndbatayo

Funeral of Mony J. A. Goldsbury Held Yesterday

The funeral for Mony J. A. Goldsbury was conducted yesterday afternoon by Rev. Line. White floral tributes and relatives attended. three brothers and several relatives traveled from out of town. Interment occurred at Greenwoods Cemetery with many family members present.

J. A. Goldsbiry Line Ehawoods

Central engines in trouble after Montpelier collision

Central Vermont reports two engines collided in the Montpelier yards last night, another locomotive derailed at Williston, and a branch train from Barre to Wilkins town faced delays. One engine was damaged, several crew members injured, and service paused while repairs were arranged. The Barre to Montpelier junction run resumed with a later 8:45 PM service after authorities cleared the line.

Montpelier Imne Willidorstown Vermont Bante Wilkinstown Barre Mootpelige

A Round of Pleasure Farm Workers Banquet Dance

A detailed account of a church union banquet and private dance hosted at Woodmen's hall with Fayette Cutler and Ameistr ants in attendance. Gilbertson orchestra led by Arthur Pers and A. N. Murray, 35 couples participated, decor and program praised, Miss Carson served punch and refreshments, event praised as one of the clerks' finest social occasions.

Iings Gilbertson Arthur A. N. Murray Mike Nellie Baddler Carson Wan A. Ny Morray Hy J. Hi ‘Hopking Mie Dupbar

Farmers Feast Draws Crowd With Universalist Ties

A large crowd attended a farmers feast praised for culinary skills and community spirit. Police reported calm as dining room doors opened and guests queued for plates and souvenir menus bearing a chief organizer’s image. The event highlighted dinner courses, baked goods, and a strong list of local supporters and volunteers from committees and farms.

Mex Jamong Aupper Poeencelves Tully X. Vs Riters Goak Faasner Fayette Fallowes Chial Cook W. Reports W. Steele Campbell A. A. Stebbins HL. Campbell Rey Perley Carr Leon Cole Webster Laird Irving Whitehead Louis Brownl Janos Wheeler Br. K. de Teanant Bakiwin A. Fh. Lane Love P.M. Cutler Elmer Holmes Ed William K. Hollister N. J

Longfellow Social Pages Recap of Evening Program

A community evening program featured a pageant with roles such as John Alden Prisilia and Lewis and Greanion leading, followed by songs and a planned reading. Attendees were served refreshments including pop, apples, and sandwiches as the event closed. The total cost reported was about $15.

Lilo

Latins and Pastor Lead Evening Choral Event

A large crowd attended a Methodist church program last night featuring piano solos by Avis Wheeler and Able Tite, vocal numbers by Miss Varian and Miss Clark, and a children's hour led by Miss Beth Oliver. Refreshments of sandwiches, cake, coffee, and buns followed the performances.

Mise Avis Wheelers Mie Varian Saloy Mine Clarkes Mise Beth Voraealn Olivers St Wathe

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