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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1915
Page
4
The Barre Daily Times reports on global WWI happenings with humorous asides. It notes the U S torpedo boat destroyer Cushing speeds at 30.6 mph and mentions a Lasell Seminary student winning a bread loaf prize. Also references Lloyd George and Constantine rumors, Greece, San Marino, and Austria in a wide satirical political sketch.
Police conclude a Putnam Street raid curtails illegal liquor traffic in Montpelier. Officers seize two and a half quarts of whiskey a half barrel of beer and arrest a man taken to county jail with bail set at 300. A hearing is scheduled for next Monday morning.
Fragmented OCR notes discuss U S Germany talks and Bryan's stance. It mentions William Jennings Bryan's resignation as secretary of state, Robert Lansing as acting secretary, and tensions over German submarine actions affecting Norway. The text hints at U S preparation for potential future diplomatic moves and public safety concerns regarding motor drivers.
Mrs LOEB and Flint visit. Ruth with relatives in Richmond ten days. Hates, Hayletts, and Florence Haylett in Stoutpe lier Westnesday. Kenneth Bull guest at Mrs Willie Newton’s over Sunday. Mr and Mrs KB Sleeper visit Montpelier. W PF Hill to preach at Dutch teat Sunday. Mrs W FE Alleti and Mrs Sawyer in Montpelier. Mr MiAlneter of Barre in town Wednesday with daughter. J K Thersion E Paligu at temple Withee Loott in town. Maple lodge tendered a farewell party at Seabt ape pose. Very interesting and dares ta the bean. hospital a
The piece argues for year round schooling to keep youth engaged during vacations, noting idle children amid city streets risk mischief. It reflects on dynastic influences in Europe and predicts the war will limit grand European resorts while U S coast and mountain resorts prepare for influxes seeking solace from the conflict.
The Hardwick ceremony at the McLeod home united Charles Perkins and Mise Gines Corrow with guests sending wishes for lasting happiness. Nearby, the Perkins couple plan to settle in a new cottage near George Perkins. Local notes report travel, parish visits, Knight of Columbus arts, and community incidents including a house fire that destroyed a small store and its contents.
Waterbury notes list a grammar school graduation at the Methodist church Thursday evening. Miss Evelyn Bishop of Savierville Tenn guest of Mr and Mrs Von Dillingham on Blush Hill. Major local changes include B A Campbell buying W Y O Neil meat and grocery business and moving into the O Neil store.
Harriet N Farnham died Tuesday morning June 8 at S245. Funeral services will be held at her sister Mrs Alfred Carnes home Thursday at a.m. The band opens season with concert next Saturday June 12 at 8 p.m. All band members report 7:45. Henry Poole and others attend Vermont Masons grand lodge in Burlington. Miss Marion Wright leaves Mrs Warren Grearson to help Mrs E L Whitney. New engine house to be 26 by 90 feet two stories with hip roof. lower for engine and gear, upper as hall.
George Hall, a Graniteville resident of three years, departed yesterday for Boston for work. Mrs. W H Gregory returned from a Montpelier visit. Mrs. Ida Sanborn, employed here, returned to Boston. Misses Margaret McRae and Teresa Miles came back from a Montpelier business stay. Granite Mt 4 will meet at Miles' hall Friday June 11 at 7 o clock for officer nominations.
Unclear readable phrases suggest a local newspaper snippet with garbled text. The fragment mentions possible names or places but lacks a coherent narrative or concrete events to identify. Further context is needed to produce a reliable headline and summary.
Fragmentary report of a special meeting with attendees and property references. Mentions Wes Voted, Fenny, and various unnamed participants. Content is garbled but indicates a gathering, discussion, and attendance notes with unclear outcomes.
The Farm and Wireside issue urges market cleanliness for vegetables. It advises washing potatoes beets and parsnips with a scrub brush in water to remove dirt before sale. It notes customers prefer clean baskets and that dirt on produce diminishes perceived value.
A damaged OCR fragment references trees, dates, and equipment but readable context is limited. Names, places, and concrete actions are unclear, leaving only hints of an operation or inspection. The piece lacks full sentences and verifiable details for a proper summary.
Burlington News urges travelers to visit the green mountains area and highlights the town of Burlington with several lodging options. It notes Senator Powell owns the Hotel Vermont and Van Ness Hotel, the latter under new management, plus New Sherwood, other large hotels, and various boardinghouses as suitable summer accommodations.
An appeal from the R C I P Ay Local 241 urges Barre shoppers to favor union stores showing the union store card. It details proposed labor terms, store closing times, holiday pay, clerical hours, and wage rules, aiming to persuade customers to back union merchants in the dispute.
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