Barre Daily Times 1916 War News and Local Notes
Barre Daily Times discusses war coverage with notes on the Jutland battle and Kitchener’s death. It comments on American involvement in Santo Domingo, U S right-hand traffic signs, and the value of afternoon papers for breaking news. Also mentions Barre hotel overflow for Montpelier meeting and publishing cost increases in Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
United States
Santo Domingo
Montpelier Argus
Jutland
Kitchener
Hampshire
Ike
Minard's Liniment advertised as instant pain relief
An old fashioned advertisement extols Minard's Liniment as a creamy antiseptic ointment that quickly eases lumbago neuralgia rheumatism backaches and bruises and promises healing and invigorating effects for cuts and sores with a clean appealing description.
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Minard
Economic Strain Presses Producers to Adjust Prices
The passage notes producers facing higher material costs and reduced returns, with many struggling to balance expenses and income while hoping to make both ends meet. It emphasizes widespread financial pressure and the need to recalibrate prices to sustain operations.
British warned on possible German espionage in Britain
The article argues authorities should launch an immediate probe into a possible German espionage system still operating in Great Britain. It notes Kitchener’s movement remained secret and suggests a German submarine commander may have known his route, examining whether a mine or torpedo destroyed Hampshire and criticizing national trust.
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Great Britain
Iten
Kitchener
War Office
England
Hampshire
United States
Convention officials honored for service and harmony committee plan
Chairman Hilles Secretary Reynolds Treasurer Sheldon and Sergeant-at-Arms Stone are cited for their work arranging the convention. The text notes forming a harmony conference committee to meet a like body from the event and mentions Barre Creamery offering cash for fresh eggs in any quantity.
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Hilles
Reynolds
Sheldon
Stone
Barre Creamery
Goethals Seeks Retirement From Military Service
Washington reports General Senge W Goethals governor of the ex ual sone conferred with Secretary Baker on Tuesday and reiterated his desire to retire to private life. Baker declined to say if the matter would go to President Wilson. The general had recently applied for retirement but stayed on to direct repair work after slides occurred. He would comply if asked to continue in service.
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Washington, Sone &—Playnr
Gieneral Senge W. Goethals
Exual Sone
Baker
Coxsure
Wilson
Delegates Approve Roll on Harmony Committee Naming
A formal roll call approved the delegation list for the Harmony Committee naming. Debate focused on committee composition and the timing of the next meeting.
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Diocessed
Bond Issue Plan Fails in City Meeting
In a heated session, a proposed bond issue of 48000 to finance paving and bridge work was rejected 123 to 118 after ballots were counted. Discussion included cost reductions and combining two projects, with Rev J B Reardon steering a read of the street committee resolution. A subsequent motion to adjourn passed.
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D. J. Sullivan
Glyscon
W. E. Ayers
Jockey Holton Hill
J. B. Reardon
Glysson
G. R. Varnum
Briely
Howland
Montpelier Probate Actions and Local Updates
Montpelier probate court settles accounts for Sara B Leland as administratrix and executrix of Bowers estates. Waterbury guardians Ernest Joslyn discharged as Ida May and Dorothy Lyman reach legal age. Calais Isaac Tabor named executor of Warren Goodell estate. appraisers named. Barre City Philena Mayville will executor. New York visitor Erroll Wilcox arrives for brief stay. Grand Rapids Mrs H C Brigham to Lake Mansfeld with husband Dr Brigham. Lake Mansfield trip ends. John Dobbe resumes baggage transfer business after vacation. Montpelier Seminary alumni, led by May Twirling, defeat regulars 14 to 2 on campus. Holway, Granai driven from box. coach Dole asked to stem tide. alumni Greenwood hits a bases-loaded triple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara B. Leland
Montpelier
James A. Bowers
Elizabeth P. Bowers
Ernest E. Joslyn
Waterbury
Ida May
Dorothy Mabel Lyman
Isaac 8. Tabor
Calais
Warren Goodell
Tabor
Frank Butehelder
William McKee
Earle BR. Davis
Barre
Philena Mayville
Barre City
Erroll Wilcox
New York City
H.C. Brigham
Grand Rapids
Mich
Lake Mansfeld
Dr. Brigham
John Dobbe
Lake Mansfield
Montpelier Seminary
May Twirling
Holway
Granai
Dole
Greenwood
Brackett 79 Found Dead In Brattleboro Barn
The body of George Fletcher Brackett aged 79 was found hanging by a rope from a beam in an unused barn on Front street Brattleboro The death followed illness and despondency after leaving his home of his son Alonzo He left behind two sons Alonzo and Bert and three daughters Mrs B A Stanley of Gardner Mass Mrs James Blake of Jersey City and Mrs William Higley of Guilford
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Brattleboro
George Fletcher Brackett
Front Street
Mr. Brackett
Alonzo
Green River
New Jersey
Bert
Brattle
Boro
B. A
Stanley
Gardner, Mass
James Blake
Jersey City
N.ot
William Higley
Guilford
Montpelier Mili Weekly Concert on Main Street
The Montpelier Mili presents a Friday evening concert on Main Street at 7 30 featuring works like Fest Overture in C Dance of the Bobofin Amorita Colonial Rag Old Tunes Grand Duke March Star Spangled Concert and more by the starry band amid local banners.
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Montpelier
Walta
Talk of the Town item collage and local notices
A mixed items column notes a missing $10 bill reward, a sale of the Emory place property for $5,000, a shoe department hire, a new bar re-opening, and Pentecost observances. It mentions Silas Dudy in Waterbury, Mrs. Shepard, L. H. Hayden, and the Tilden Shoe Co. plus Athletic & Pacific Tea Co. Barre and Jewish Pentecost details. a court appearance by Abraham Gerasoli with an $8 fine.
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Times Office
Karl Lane
Highland Avenue
Washington Streets
Emory Place
Silas Dudy
Waterbury
State Hospital
W. F. Shepard
Howland Block
L. H. Hayden
Sheltairne Falls
Masa
Ae Hayden
Tilden Shoe Co
Gordon
Jersey City
N.J
Athletic & Pacific Tea Co
Miles Building
E. M. Lavon
United States
Canada
Vermont
Barre
Abraham Gerasoli
H. W. Scott City
William Wrt
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Tered
Porteten
Marre
Thes
Telephone
Maine
New Hampshire
Concord Monitor
Tufts College
Charles EB. Hughes
Greater Vermont Desociation
Main
Washington
Elm Streets
Scranton
F. H. Rogers & Company
Rogers
Gouraud
Hor
Ferd
T. Hopkins
Goethals
Cheng
Juse
Eepeblian
George F. Brackett
Stary Band
Fulton Lachner
See Cribulka
Lincke Stults
Friedemann
Victor
Actics
Cummings & Lewis Druggists
Summer Underwear Headquarters
Express
Vaughan
Talk OF
the Town
Der 4
Sek Greenies
Cerasoli
Charbonneau
Joseph Charbonneau
Aerolux
A. W. Badger & Co. Undertakers
Best OF Ambulance Service
Lackawanna
Lehigh
D. M. Miles Coal Co
Tel
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