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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1908
Page
7
A collage of brief anecdotes from Harper's and London Globe with a Detroit trolley grievance over a torn dress and a demand to match the fabric, Oxford arithmetic humor, a shy farmer's daughter romance, a quip from a ship captain about Mother Carey, and a Dutch proverb about industry.
A historical account traces how the term yegg began with John Yegg a safecracker who popularized nitroglycerin bank jobs. It explains how he refined safe blowing using explosive soap and the spread of yeggmen across the country with gangs led by a king and a toolkit carried by “kittens” who scout targets and report the lay of the land.
The Menton papers discuss Ray Collinge possibly joining University of Vermont as a hurler but note he may decline offers from several organized clubs this season. The piece mentions related local names, a fire injury to Frank Hateh, and regional transport activity with Champlain Transportation Co carrying about 2,800 people and a Shrine excursion organized by St Peter's.
St Albans July 7 Frank L Greens commander of the department of Vermont United Spanish American War Veterans issues a proposed change for the annual encampment. He suggests Burlington as the meeting site and recommends reorganizing to maintain three or four camps with others merged to support the group.
Woodstock jury reconvened after recess and returned a true bill in the George Radero homicide case. Indicted are Thomas, Harkin, Joe Barkin, Tony Mink, George Hiemis, Juline Mink, and Joseph, with trial expected early next month. Also note a witness testimonial about Dr King’s New Life Pills from Harrisville, N Y.
Hundreds search woods near New Boston New Hampshire for William Metcalf of Providence wanted in connection with an assault on Miss Strong returning from church. He wore a ring and a Knights of Pythias pin, described as tall with a scar or ring, while Sheriffs and town officials pursue leads along Maine railroad tracks to Hillboro and a Weare trail back to New Boston.
A mixed page notes former Judge Tom Abner Smith and Gustav I Sorrow must pay a fine and face prison after a conspiracy verdict tied to Bank of America fallout. It recalls a court ruling upholding a criminal court judgment, with stockholders losing 8175. The piece also includes scattered trivia about solenodons of Haiti and Cuba, brief humor dialogue, and excerpts from Chicago and New York newspapers.
A notice from the probate court of Patrick County seeks to receive examine and adjust all claims against the estate of Charles A Emitt s late of Calg Barre Inwala Divtrtet It sets a meeting time and place for creditors to present their claims in writing and confirms a six month period from June 23 a D to file claims with the court Also states the court will hear claims on a date in May and a final deadline in June for proof of debs and claims by creditors
The ad asserts many men wear hats, germs infest the scalp, causing baldness. It promotes Herpicide as a pleasant hair tonic that kills germs and stimulates hair growth, claiming it is not harmful. An example offer invites stamps to The Herpicide Co. in Detroit.
Real estate column lists Brook Street seven room house with repair needs and Otis elevator for rent at $19 per month, and a nearly new two tenement on Park Street priced at $208 with one half cash and terms. Both properties describe fit conditions and monthly rents, targeting quick occupancy.
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