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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1908
Page
4
The Barre Daily Times reports an average weekly circulation of 4,615 for the week ending Saturday, the largest paid daily in the region. The text notes Vermont state figures and local issues including Mayor Haley, Yale football captain, and the death of Dr John Ordronaux, with commentary on railroads in Vermont and Central Vermont layoffs.
Judge Welch of the California supreme court criticizes a glaring billboard near a home on a vacant lot by a public highway as offensive to residents. The decision likens it to pigsties and noisy machinery, asserting relief should be available against such advertising nuisances.
The Northfield News discusses Vermont and New Hampshire positions on prohibition and saloon laws. It notes Vermont’s granite industry ranking, reflects local views from Barre and Montpelier, and mentions newspapers advocating for temperance policies and potential amendments to the prohibition measure.
Groton items recount weekly village movements. Wotls River Wilko Pillsbury, Barre, Bow Massachusetts, Newbury, and Worcester trips are noted. Several residents visit relatives. illnesses include pneumonia and mumps. A meeting is planned in town and school operations extend two weeks.
Fragmented, ad filled passage criticizes persistent alcohol advertising as harmful to property and family. Mentions a nationwide crusade and opposition to maintenance of such business, but no concrete actions, dates, or identifiable entities are readable.
The Montpelier Journal lauds Barre for progress and public works. It notes a strong fire department, improved systems, and long term civic investments, while acknowledging tax growth from the past dozen years.
A fragmentary note recalls a local item titled Jingles and Jests. The text hints at a person named Walter and a chair, with garbled phrases suggesting a comic or trick issue. Details are unclear, but the tone implies casual column humor or light commentary in a bygone local paper.
A fragment notes a left ax found in a tenement. The text references an agreement with a landlady and recalls a prior tenant who allegedly caused damage. The source presents incomplete phrases, including “Har pera Weekly” as a likely publication, with unclear dates or specifics.
Ellen Moore of Montpelier hosts Jane Green of Franklin NH and family for Mary Hoamer's 201st birthday observance on Monday January 26. Attending were Mr and Mrs RD Hoamer, Robert Hoamer, Mr and Mrs Bred Green, Mrs Wormwood of Woodsvill NOH, and Mrs Angelica Maniton Levi Hood, sister of Mrs Yoamer.
Stammane Jan 24 report says George Lowell and Elaner Taylor of Fletcher are accused of shooting a doe near shale town on the 1th instant. A dog and gun party reportedly started the day, the doe found dead, and both men were arrested by Deputy Sheriff Gorse of Pletweher. They appeared before Justice W. H Meng of Jacceg. Attorney Tupper prosecuted. Bond set at 160 dollars for the March term of Franklin County Court.
Alva F. Smith, longtime merchant in Brandon, died yesterday at his home on Grove Street at age 67. He was survived by his wife, one son J. L. Stith, and daughter Miss Avna Smith. He operated the gate oral store for years and was active in St. Paul’s Lodge, F and AM, and supported Democratic politics.
Witnesses say Joh Dann of West Rutland fell from a cliff about 40 feet high on Healey Mountain in Rutland town. Constable Yen and others assisted, finding him at the foot of the precipice. He died within minutes. A coroner’s inquiry follows as authorities investigate the incident.
A reward of five dollars is offered for the recovery of stolen property taken from a shed on the night of January 17. Items include Trow & Haldor’s paeuatic tools with numbers 1917 1704 198, Oldham No. 1013, an old style tool, T. & H. fish chisel, one Tran Phurnb Mlecks set, a Bush Hammer, and two stonecutters compasses.
The fragmentary prose voices a satirical look at political and social gossip, citing figures and public habits as a commentary on media and ideology. It references law, commandment notions, and a distrustful, candid exploration of who writes and how gossip shapes public opinion.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a partnership involving Nellie of Gisselution and two others on the 13th under the firm Biotel Whitowir or Vena. Readable names include Brie N Whitromb and Harry W Wat. details unclear.
Philadelphia January 24 Jake Schaeffer of Chicago successfully defended his 18.1 balk line billiards title at the Damateh with Albert Cutler of Boston. Final score 100 to 476 in favor of Schaeffer. Schaeffer’s high run and average figures noted. Cutler showed late improvement but could not overtake the champion. Sutton 500 and Slosson 298 reported from New York with Sutton outplaying Slosson in the 18.2 billiards series as the weekly match continues.
In supreme court yesterday arguments were completed in the case of E W McArtiny et al versus Evangeline county for estate The Windsor for Kulgar I Watkins and executrix Lucinda Watkins. The matter comes on appeal from probate and involves a different kind of issue than usual. The Rutland county case of I Goodrich executor of Cornelia D Goodrich versus Rutland Savings Bank and H Isabelle Creaser was also taken up. At the March term 1906 in Rutland county court the plaintiff was awarded damages of 1103.82. The case proceeds to captions by det the higher court on ex tendant.
Uncalled for letters listed at Farre post office for the week ending January 25 1008 include men and women with names such as P Barton French Robert Ly eee B Gal lyry George Graham Tole Janbon W Sud eon Gee 8 Lang John Lannen Patrick McCarthy Peter Puricelli Irancia E Wheaton plus ladies Mrs Emma Helvifile Mire Only Mrs K 8 Matilda Devota M Jedis Bell McDonald Auna Rourke Mrs Goldie Sum and Mins H J Whitecumbe.
Birmingham Alabama residents greeted William J Bryan yesterday at the Bijou theatre where he spoke to a packed audience. The event included remarks by Mr Harmon and a banquet hosted by a local business board. The scene reflected strong Democratic energy as Bryan predicted a victorious year for the party and urged unity within the Democrats.
Sophomores from the University of Pennsylvania sparked a riot at the annual senior dinner in a fashionable Philadelphia restaurant. About 8500 in damage occurred as officers attempted to quell the disturbance. A number of students were beaten by police and about six were arrested.
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