25 Jan 1905
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1905
Page
1
Trustees consider closing the Northfield public library reading room due to lack of patronage, with critics urging investigation into causes and the town’s reading habits. Mayor Burke of Burlington calls for civic honesty in taxation and notes tax dodgers who evade payments and misreport inventories.
The Granite Cutters union leads a TB awareness push urging better health and disease prevention in the city. The Times praises the effort, noting members have a strong stake in curbing the infection and that outreach could persuade those indifferent by appealing to financial interests.
The piece argues that granite cutters pursue health over money, urging public support for a TB education meeting. It highlights union backing as essential, noting 1500 members and the impact on families and the city. A call to action urges the union to lead in public health efforts against tuberculosis.
Wm J Bryan addressed the supreme court of errors in New Haven appealing a superior court ruling that denied authority to receive fifty thousand dollars referenced in a sealed letter by Philo S Bennett. He warned that a adverse ruling would end his responsibility and trust to his friend. The report notes the first invoice of Young Bron. for spring arriving at A A Smith & Bros and to be displayed in the window.
Statement dated January 3, 1905 shows Liabilities including Capital Stock 50,000, Surplus Fund 5,000, Undivided Profits 10,348 30, and Deposits 1,176,018 08. Resources list Real Estate in Vermont, Other Loans, Bonds and Investments, Funds on Hand 97,808 18, and total assets 1,445,118 63. The note references property in Vermont and mortgage activity, with convoluted lines indicating mortgages and petitions dated April, with a focus on property and securities.
The note near Mire Mabel Page's body, alleged to implicate her brother Harold, sparked a murder mystery. Charles L. Tucker faced charges after initial release, with circumstantial evidence including handwriting, a stolen stick, and blade fragments found at Tucker's home.
A fragmentary collage of humorous lines and captions from multiple papers. It includes quips about Bailtherley and a boast of a poultry prognostication scheme, plus sundry oddball exchanges and a Greek agriculturist note. The text reflects scattered captions and joke snippets rather than a single coherent story.
City meeting reveals tax collection disputes and plans to relocate taxes outside the city, with mayor scolding a tax collector over $300 shortlies. A committee considers funding a new fire engine house on Prospect street and leasing a stable for a fire station with painter G. A. Wilkinson to work at $20 a month. Aldermen Robing and Adie and Chief Campbell plan test runs this afternoon amid talks on new fire horses.
Luella Childs Cogswell, former Medford resident born in Barre Vermont, died at 7 30 p.m. after a brief illness. She was preceded by husband Edward F. Cogswell and leaves a son and one grandson. Funeral services were held Monday at 10 30 conducted by Rev Maurice A. Lavy with hymns “Be Grip in Jesus” and “Oh Morning Sun.” Interment at Quincy Cemetery.
In Mexander's allers last evening the Barre Eagles set a new Intercity League total at 2603 defeating the Dewey's Colts of Montpelier. Reid led with 575 and Averill hit 247 high single as Alexander’s remains a record hub with Cal umets rolling 2867 there after a 2725 mark at Burlington last year. Last night’s scores read 137 00-a 1s 148 470 800 T72 T74-9945.
Reval Russia January 25 reports propaganda strike spread into effect there with stores closed and troops on guard in stalls. No disturbance observed thus far, despite tension and surrounding guard activity.
Owing to the illness and death of his grandmother Miton Taylor was unable to attend events until the week beginning January 20 Barre, Es Le Taylor, Barre, a.
General Bell selects thirty Rough Riders to act as a guard of honor for President Roosevelt at his March 4 inauguration. Governor Brodie of Arizona confirmed the escort and telegraphed his acceptance. The letter expresses eagerness to meet “Old Boss” and the nation’s leaders, with troopers ready to serve.
Local retailer announces a clearance offering coats at half their value. Shoppers are urged to visit the store this week to take advantage before inventory runs out.
A modern institution describes the Trust Company extending from coast to coast handling growing volumes of business. It outlines powers as executor trustee assignee receiver or guardian under court or supervisory care. The Granite Savings Bank and Trust Company empowered to handle this class of business offers services to the community.
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