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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1908
Page
7
A Washington Post feature recalls an anecdote about Samuel Clemens, known as Mark Twain, negotiating discounts at a publisher. The tale highlights his wit, status as a stockholder, and humor in a salesroom exchange over author and staff discounts.
A fragmented notice offers refunds on Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar and requests opinions from poultry breeders on the best time to ship Page's Perfected Poultry Food. Ty Lambert of Appenaug quotes a breeder who feeds the product monthly, and a promo invites readers to mail their address for a free sample from C. Page of Hyde Park.
A quirky notice discusses a northern home, a walbly aid, and help from the Aurors Borealis. It claims superior quality but charges for it, arguing the bright light’s advantage outweighs the cost. The piece urges progressive store lighting with elre tie light.
A historical note describes a pipe system to vent steam into barrels to cook grains and feed efficiently. The design routes steam through a single end opening, causing surface steam to escape before exhaustion, and claims an improvement over prior methods.
Rutland records show 60 fire alarms in 1907 with a major blaze at Pond House causing about 16000 in damage. Governor Proctor’s wife attended President Roosevelt’s White House New Year reception. Mitchell Stock Co. netted nearly 100 from a New Year’s Eve benefaction.
Mey states Deputy Marshal Hor W Bailey of Rutland was reappointed along with office Frank H Chaiman Rutland troits Thomas Reevis Burlington D Miles Waterbury C Graves Rutland. Only one per cent of town taxes remained unpaid as the tax bill went to the collector amid promises of economical town administration. A missing girl Clara Gravel of St Johnsbury is sought by relatives. Clerk of the United States F & Platt Judge J L Martin signaled office moves causing the Rutland court to relocate from Burlington to Hearthead with January 1 effective mile change forthcoming.
Proper temperature around 70 degrees is advised to prevent rot in stored sweet potatoes. Dry roots after harvest, ensure ventilation, and avoid water on canal dirt piles. Do not store diseased roots, burn diseased tops, and rotate fields to reduce fungus. The article also covers seed selection for corn, peppered with notes from Rural New Yorker and East Connecticut experiment station, and discusses Kieffer pears and delayed shipment effects on ripening and value.
A garbled quotation attributes a comic line to Dele Mele about a boy and a dog. The readable text is incomplete, with no clear event, person, or location to anchor a full news item.
De. HW I Clondman returned to Burlington from New York where he represented the University of Vermont at a national intercollegiate athletic convention. The gathering of over forty leading colleges discussed reform, urging colleges to play under AAU rules and to limit independent teams. Baseball rule changes were debated and Berkeley chairmen addressed the need to discourage summer play and emphasize official regulations. Transportation Co directors meet with major stockholders present, electing a six member board including Olyphant New York C S Sting Albany X N W Seward Webb Shelburne Fletcher D Proctor Proctor and A G Whittemore Wakefield. The sole change was Whittemore replacing O A Walker as director. A future date for the annual directors meeting will be announced.
An advertisement touts Merphiie a hair product claiming to prevent dandruff and baldness by destroying germ causing scalp issues. It markets benefits as giving an aristocratic charm and distinctive appearance, promoting the Hervtvide Co.
Witnesses for the defense in the murder trial of Alfred Mahan testified that he was dull and stupid. They described his intellect as well below average, arguing for diminished capacity in the case charging him with killing his three year old niece.
The Barre Bank and Trust Company holds its annual meeting in Barre Vermont on January 14 1908 at 2 o'clock. Attorney M Barber records the banking matters while testimony in the Mahan murder case continues with Mrs Stewart Hath casting doubt on Thomas Mahan's son. Witness Lorenzo Brows testifies to Mahan's dullness and peculiar actions.
The fee barn on Droedidge elation farm foi ght gift of Joseph Battell to the government to develop Morgan bores stands as a notable institution. A three story structure north of the sieved area houses 15 stalls on the basement floor and 8 on the main stalls with carriage room granary and a groom’s room. The second floor features a large suite and a cleanliness oriented layout while a chute is on the basement. Water drawn by spring. Built about 20 years ago by Battell, it is among the finest equipped in the country.
Annual stockholders meeting of the National Bank of Harte will be held at the bank's rooms in Bart Vermont on Tuesday January 1 1908 at 10 o'clock A M to elect directors for the ensuing year and to transact other necessary business. A Cave of Barre Vermont is listed as a director candidate.
The ordination of Rev. Mr. Watts as pastor of the church at West Bane occurred Friday. Rev J Romerton and Rev Bartlett led ceremonies including laying on of hands and charges to the candidate. Dr W A Davison of Burlington delivered the charge to the church as music and benediction closed the program.
In Ret land city court on Saturday the youths Ratland Jan O Arthur King Fred King Antonio Tack Vincant were sentenced to the state industrial school at Vergennes for the remainder of their lives in a case involving a series of shootings and rubber thefts. The youths were handed over to authorities and will remain under supervision under the program in force.
A Vermont probate notice from KaTaTY of MINAM 8 Martin outlines a petition to settle willed and widow’s rights. The document mentions the widow’s dower in a property, claims of life estate, and the deceased's involvement with the home on Mollie Street, requesting court action on behalf of interested parties.
A fire broke out near a Bristol tenement house adjacent to a condensed milk factory. No injuries are reported. Local authorities cordon off the scene as investigators probe the cause and assess damages estimated around two hundred dollars.
A fragmentary excerpt presents cryptic verse and garbled phrases about stineted throats and a comparison to New grery. The damaged wording includes a curious line about a seven yuass and a Telal bottle tree. The readable portion hints at archaic influence and obscure terms without a clear narrative.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the National Bank of Barre will be held at the bank room in Barre Vermont on Tuesday January 14 1908 at 10 o'clock am for the election of directors for the ensuing year and for other business as may properly come before the meeting. Town Cashier Harte Vermont December 14 1907.
A garbled note indicates an annual meeting near the home event location. Mentions names and dates in a cryptic form, suggesting a community gathering with attendees and officials. Specific venues and exact times are unreadable, but the context implies a scheduled local assembly.
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