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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1903
Page
1
June 5 report says Worcester Mountain fires are under control after burning through Worcester Corner. McAvoy Bros. timber losses near 300000 feet spruce timber and peeled bark. Flames shot skyward, timber toppled, wind spread sparks, deer rabbits and hedgehogs fled to swamps seeking refuge.
Middlebury June 5 Col Joseph Battell reports a large timber tract of about 40000 acres is burning near Bread Lows Ina as neighbors battle flames to save holdings including George Chaffee Frank Potter William Fales Laney Forbes and Gulden Abbey. Fire halted at Roaringbrook after water drawn by teams and ditches dug. saw mill and storehouse spared pending weather.
Burlington reports a large hay influx sold at 20 per ton amid drought threats. Farmers face uncertain feed supplies as many rented farms are being vacated for lack of feed and viability. Local figures warn 30 days more of drought could push many out of operation.
In Danby and nearby communities, several square miles of timber and land burned across Rutland and Addison counties. Over 450 acres were scorched in South Wallingford as residents hustled to defend homes. Firefighting efforts faced crossing terrain and narrow trenches, with most houses saved but significant property loss feared.
A forest fire spread from F.S. Mackenzie’s wood lot in Woodstock Windsor County. Crews battled flames as cords of wood burned and woodland damage mounted in the June blaze.
A foggy morning shrouds the village with drifting smoke and stray embers. Reports say residents from nearby Rochester and Fast Barnard departed as smoke spread, leaving the area cloaked in haze.
Fragmentary OCR describes fires in large woodland tracts near Winooski, Vermont. The damage concerns S H Weaton properties and neighbors. claims reference substantial losses, with mentions of burials and repeated fire events over past weeks.
In the Adirondacks region, better weather aids timber operations as fires, ploughing, and backfiring reduce risk. The activity targets summer homes and camps of wealthy individuals, with several estates affected by logging and related disturbances.
Fire rages around the White Fao Inn on Lake Plain as authorities fight to control it. The Iee sanitarium is in serious danger as flames threaten surrounding structures including barns and other buildings near Elizabethown.
Forest fire anxiety eased as Auemener Hotels in Bethlehem face no current danger. Regional fires between Waterford and Littleton and near Kilburn Grace are described as the most serious in the area but remain controlled unless wind increases.
Smoke from widespread blazes blankets Maine as forests burn from Houlton to Bath and Gardiner. Fire crews fight flames all night while property and timber land burn. wind-driven fires also plague New Brunswick and Adirondacks, with trains and coastal towns reporting heavy smoke and fires. In New Brunswick, Briggs Corner is reportedly wiped out by fire, leaving only a few structures intact.
The president and party paused in Pittsburg for sixteen minutes, stretching on the train platform as cheers rose from the crowd. Roosevelt waved and declared he was glad to be back and wished good luck to the people while fans recalled his 1904 campaign.
The state board of railroad commissioners ruled that reasonable precautions were taken by railroad employees in the Northfield fatal accident. No blame attached to workers. A statewide inspection of rail facilities will begin next week with bridge expert F. eerie from Albany, visiting Rutland street railway, Clarendon and Pittsford, Delaware Hudson, Bennington and Hoosac Falls Electric Railway, and related lines.
The Washington County Telephone Co held its annual meeting in the city court room last evening. President K W Lamson and I Woodral were present. The treasurer’s report showed economical handling of affairs. Directors elected for the year: I W Binbee Donald Smith B W Hooker Homer Fitts D M Miles S O Allen and Frank McWhorter. By laws adopted and meeting adjourned.
Randolph Jane 4 indicates the grand list for 1008 totals $21,000.53 with real estate BIy 216 and personal property 438. Polls number 8 770.60 lower than last year due to a law exempting old soldiers from poll tax. Exemptions total between 170 and 160. The 1003 list is $904.48 less than 1002. Real estate $8,030,155 and personal property $744,716. The shrinkage stems from a legislature change allowing banks deposits up to $2000 tax free.
National League results show Pittsburgh edging Boston 4 0 and St Louis beating Brooklyn 6 2. Chicago defeated New York 1, while Philadelphia trounced Detroit 4 0 in other reported games. College scores note Abington over Manhattan 4 0 and Vermont shutout.
The state today listed several new corporations. The Gentlemen's Driving Club aims to provide grounds for fairs and sports, to manage a sauna, and to breed road and trotting horses. Capital stock set at $500 with incorporators John Trow, James M. Santwell, Georgeb Milne, W. S. Page, and E. W. Bisbee. The Progressive Farmer Co. at East Eyegane and the Bennington YM. CU. A. are also incorporated.
A local golf event drew about thirty players to the Sota course for an eighteen hole round. Scores ranged from two to twenty, with several named participants including Grows, Perry, Dee, Lyno, Williams, Peters, Mackay, Nichols, Crown, Sargent, Anker, Baldwin and others.
June 5 Montpelier Jesse Mitchell a blacksmith from Sodom cut his throat with a razor in a deserted wood shed. Dr Grimes set six stitches but he died at 10 pm. Mitchell left a separated wife and an unnamed mother Mrs Frank Leslie in Montpelier. He was 40 years old.
Spaulding defeated Montpelier High 28 to 14 in a loose, error plagued afternoon game at Rage Dull yesterday. Hull pitched for Montpelier as Spaulding pounded him for eight runs while Montpelier was shut out in the third sixth and ninth innings. This was Spaulding’s last game of the season at home.
Brattleboro January 4 The board of civil authority again voted on exempting the Odd Fellows building from taxation. The prior vote tied six to six. This time six favored taxation and five favored exemption. The Odd Fellows likely will pay the tax under protest and take the case to the supreme court as a test case.
The 48th annual Vermont Medical Association meeting appointed delegates to the New York college. Drs J B Cushman of Charlestown, Charles Wick of Derby, H L Waite of Johnson, F A Goodfrey of Chelsea, and G W Ficke of Cuttingsville were named. Delegates to the New York college include Drs P J Templeton of Montpelier, F dL Godfrey of Chelsea, and W Templeton of Glover.
Mr and Mrs Russell of Burlington marked six years of marriage at home in Burlington today. Both natives of Shelburne were wed there in 1842 and later lived in Moriah Nebraska before moving to this city. Mr Russell runs a business on Church street, a rare long marriage for the time.
Chester June 4 Froms have come here nearly every morning the past week with it has been done in consequence The drought continues and reports from farmers in town say many mornings are ruined Even with rain soon the grass would be worthless Leaves from foliage trees are falling apples have set little except where protected from the coldest nights
Washington June 5 The federal grand jury after ten minutes today concluded its consideration on the post office wave against August W Mochen with bribery and agreed to report its findings this afternoon.
London June 6 An official bulletin reports Lord Salisbury is suffering from a chill but is better today. The Central News states his relatives have been summoned to his home by telegraph. German princes reported dead in Berlin as Prince Ferdinand Maximilian perishes in a castle fire at Wachtorsback on June 5.
Company H Vermontmilitia was inspected this forenoon at the Armory before marching to State House grounds. General Gilmore led the inspection and target practice followed, marking the day’s dress parade activities in Montpelier on January 5.
Frank Darkee ex postmaster at Wittafield appeared in United States court for bond set at 81000. He faced charges of violating postal laws involving money orders. Deputy Marshal Chapman and local reports noted the sale of Cape Ann Granite Company Quarry property in Pigeon Cove to a Boston buyer.
Patrick McMahon a Central Vermont repairman escaped serious injury when a shifting engine plowed cars onto the siding where he worked. He was pinned under a car but freed as bystanders assisted. He was examined by Dr Chandler and taken to Montpelier after a trip to Central Vermont station.
Fines for intoxication convictions must be paid immediately according to the Interpresisional State Auditor Gra ham. Partied defendants previously had 24 hours to raise funds but now must pay in court. Those unable to pay may face police detention and possible jail sentences.
Oswald Milane died yesterday afternoon and was laid to rest in Catholic Cemetery after a funeral at his Howard street home. A large gathering attended as choral tributes graced the service.
The ad lists many names in a June 1908 issue, noting deaths and family details. Mrs. Jeannette Bowman and Mrs. B. Brown are among the deceased, with survivors including husband W. M. Badger and five sons. Details cover funeral plans, residence at 9 Brook Street, Staywood cemetery interment, and a memorial meeting for labor leader Broderick MacCartney. The piece also mentions Socialist events and local labor figures and a telegram about Badger’s travel to visit a son in Binghamton.
Mr and Mrs George Milani and family extend thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness during the sickness and death of their child and for the beautiful flowers and expressions of sympathy. Noah Tyler of Washington was in the city today visiting his daughters attending Spaulding High School.
Evelin Bros of Barre acquire the fight business of Boannes in Montpelier and will operate the same with their Barre enterprise. Mr. Jacobsen will relocate to California as part of the arrangement.
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