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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1920
Page
7
The Vermont made its first seasonal trip on Lake Champlain. Reports cover the Hardwick granite industry under a new eight day wage schedule. Several local incidents include a Weybridge man injuring his arm on a wire fence and a Springfield boy firing a rifle. The Caledonia county fair seeks airplane landing space and repairs.
J F Meenenger resigns after over one decade as director and head of a department at the University of Vermont, ending a lengthy tenure in campus production.
Graduates of the old normal school join the VSA alumni at Randolph Center for a two day reunion during the June commencement. Peter and lat exercises will feature Andrew W. Edson of New York City as toastmaster and Charles J. Morrill of Bakerafield to respond. An alumni meeting Friday will include reminiscences before Wilson leads activities from New York.
The June 8 celebration in Grafton will dedicate a new playground and bandstand honoring local soldiers. Notables include Hon. John Barrett and Maj. Gen. Clarence R. Edwards, with Gov. Percival Clement set to speak after Edwards. Events span morning games, a baseball contest, and a fireworks display at night.
Gideon Gandatte of Manchester New Hampshire reports dramatic health gains after taking Tanlac claiming improved appetite digestion and energy. He describes relief from stomach pain gas headaches and sleep disturbances and notes renewed vigor and daily work capacity after three bottles. A dealer network is cited in Support advertisements.
Settlement reached in equity suit brought by the Society of Seamstresses Neediewomen and Shop Girls of Brattleboro against Richard M. Bradley, Boston, one of two trustees under the will of Thomas Thompson who left a million dollars for Brattleboro and Rhineback workers. Bradley remains a trustee while Brattleboro income will be turned to local citizens for distribution.
A local advert urges readers to review life insurance arrangements with National Life Insurance Co Mutual through agent Ballard in Rialto Block Montpelier Vermont. It emphasizes timely consideration to avoid careless planning and to adjust policies before unforeseen events.
The probate court of the District of Washington announces hearings for the estates of Giovanni Hale of River City and Samuel Chandlery of Vermont. The court schedules June 2 for account examinations and distribution, with notices to interested parties and heirs. The documents name Frank J. Martin as judge and Mary A. Cutler as registrar, indicating standard probate proceedings and required filings.
A fragmented dialogue discusses the doctrine of loving one’s neighbor as oneself. The speaker questions its practicality and potential failure in individual cases, while another man who knows him offers cautious skepticism about its universal effectiveness.
A fragment from the Boston Transcript features Dorothy Dow denying the claim the moon is made of green cheese. She objects, arguing that God made the man before the earth.
Classified ad fragment lists multiple houses for sale with details like a 100m cottage, hardwood finishes, furnace heat, hot and cold water, and inquiries directed to owners Mollafie and Annie Julian at Harrington Avenue. Also references for property in Gig and Bay area listings with addresses on Main Street and Academy Street.
Property listing seeking buyers for a two floor residence with eight rooms and a garden, described as suitable for home or investment. Includes details on improvements and location near Clark Terrace, Elwin Scott area, with terms and contact.
A vintage ad by the D. A. Perry Real Estate Agency markets several properties near the city edge. It promotes a six room steam heated house on Grange Street with an acre lot, priced around 480 dollars, plus other rural plots including two acres and a larger 22 acre parcel with outbuildings, offered with down payments and reasonable terms.
A garbled OCR of local real estate ads lists acre farms for sale near Marehteid, Cabot Village, and Sawmill, plus numerous rental offerings including tenements, cottages, and rooms on various streets. It mentions inquiries to multiple names and streets, with uncertain prices and dates. The fragmented text reflects a busy classifieds page with mixed properties and contact details.
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