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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1915
Page
7
A long Vermont note lists Avon’s twelfth child, nine boys and three girls, born to Mr. and Mia in Morrisville. Other local items include Rutland library event proceeds, coal contract awards, bridge markers, school reunions and portraits, and a series of accidental misprints and civic notices.
A fragmented local notice describes a new group formed to advocate for a temperance measure, quoting residents and officials including President James Mo Tyler and various community members. The text lists names, places, and dates involved in organizing an approach to replace the current law with a stricter alternative.
Gov Charles W Gates withdraws clemency for Charles Johnson after recent arrest linked to lewd acts. Johnson, about 81, confined at county jail for weeks, faced possible shorter sentence before pardon was revoked. Sheriff Knox reports the governor cites new evidence from the latest arrest as justification.
Barre Vermont May 2 1915 local market notes show dressed pork in plentiful supply with prices unchanged. Butter and eggs prices ease. Wholesale quotations list dressed pork eighty to ten, veal fancy twelve to fourteen fifty, fowls nineteen to twenty, creamery butter twenty cents, dairy butter twenty six to twenty seven, fresh eggs one twenty five, rhubarb one, potatoes ten cents.
Light arrivals of beef cattle and hogs in Brighton Massachusetts pushed prices higher yesterday. Fancy steers sold around 8 1/4 to 8 1/2 cents, good cows about 5 1/2 to 6 cents, and calves at 4 1/4 to 9 1/2 cents. Dressed hogs rose, top buyers paying 8 1/2 cents, with shippers asking 9 cents. Sheep and lambs were scarce with lambs around 11 to 12 cents for good lots.
Granville reports Mr Kennedy's health remains poor and steady. Harry Hubbard attended a business event in Burlington. Mrs Fifield and Mr and Mrs Georges Taylor and family visited Hancock. Nori and Prank Ford were seen in town. Gay brothers undertake major repairs on their house as townsfolk attended a Rochester play Saturday night.
Mrs Marcia Stiles died suddenly at home on Tuesday morning May 25 due to heart trouble. Born August 20, 1837 in Northfield, she lived in the area for over 25 years and leaves three surviving children, Hattie Gove, Mrs W E Merrill, and Daisy Stiles, plus seven grandchildren. Funeral in the Methodist Episcopal church with burial in the local cemetery.
A weather related cold warning notes the danger of neglect leading to lung troubles and urges using Ke Downs Elixir from the medicine cupboard before illness worsens. The advertisement claims the product is sold everywhere.
Elmer Hatehelder traveled toward Montgomery hoping for employment. Raymond Ward returned to Rutland to work. The Home circle met with Mr. George Romney at Shady Bowl. Marella and Squire visited Woodstock after a few days away. Waldo Miles of Burlington spent the weekend at his parental home. Mr and Mrs KE Jacobs of East Montpelier were Sunday guests of F S Mile Clarence Saloon died at his uncle Henry Barnet’s home. Carl Marble visited his mother in Whitefield. Mr and Mrs N Stockwell spent Monday in Richmond.
Twenty horses ranging 1100 to 1600 pounds suitable for light work to heavy farm tasks and delivery. Includes second-hand stock and 20 to 40 Commission Horses with some double and single teams at bargain prices. One notable yearling mahogany bay called one of the county’s finest all around horses, sired by Aldeen, 1310 pounds. Auction by Farnham the Horse Man with C F Smith as auctioneer. lunch provided. terms credit.
On June 1 1915 the Geo W Chandler Real Estate Agency Montpelier becomes Charles A Clark Agency. Mr Clark conducts all business promising faithful reliable prompt service with large and small properties. He has sold farm and city properties across the Green Mountains and is associated with the D A Perry Farm Agency. Focused on opportunities within means and offers free advice on real estate releases with no obligation. Territory includes Waterbury Northfield Montpelier and nearby areas. Rents collected tenements cared for.
J J Dashner, real estate agent, promotes 40 acres pasture land with 2 berme oxnd and a 10 room house and barn. Property lies near Highway Sram Marske iain rom, about 5 miles from Watsons, with ledges and ink Nerd weed features. Potential buyers urged to inspect the site about 2% mile to Peter Wester Lane.
A terse classified note seeks female applicants for a pace setting role. Open to all local residents, with emphasis on reliability and promptness. No further details provided in the readable fragment.
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