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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1909
Page
4
A question remains on the Barre Daily Times weekly circulation for the week ending Saturday. No numeric figure is provided in the accessible portion. The note suggests a data gap or incomplete archival record for readership metrics.
A Vermont focus mixes with New York divorce chatter as ex Gov Ormshee, Civic leaders, and Burlington figures surface. The piece cites Yoho Mitchell rejecting NYC residence, notes Champlain's discovery celebration fallout, and praises Montpelier Seminary’s endowment effort. It closes with Randolph Herald critique of jury cigars in Orange County court and a caution against gifts to juries.
Barre assessors report a larger grand list for the year, with gains in personal property and polls. The effort to uncover taxed items and stray poll taxes is expected to boost municipal revenues by about 95,000, aiding the administration in meeting needs.
Avan Wall travels to Barre Monilay for work while Miss Bala Bohonon spent Sunday at DS Halls. Eugene Hammett remained at home in Kant Montpelier. D B Ball and son Avon attended Tarre Friday returning Saturday. Mrs Ara Slayton of Calais visited sister Mrs W B Wheeler Friday. South Cabot residents attended a gathering at Bilis Leonard's on Friday. Mr and Mrs Arthur L Snow of Put ite visited their daughter at W aver Sunday.
The town discusses a highway alteration from the west end of the bridge through meadow lands to connect homes of Z. Colton and T. G. Barnes. Cost estimated at 19000 dollars. Critics cite increased travel and danger at the Church Street crossing, with a petition likely to abolish the crossing regardless of Findlay. The Vermont Telephone exchange expands fiber and copper wiring, adding long underground lines and more party lines in Barre and nearby areas to modernize service. The baccalaureate address at the Universalist church and the death of Miss Sarah Marion Gay are also noted.
Several visitors arrive in town including Misee Drory from Ie hmoni and Mr Letlingwell of New Saespi. Beckett Co. reports a Western trip earnings and plans for Friday graduation and public exercises at the Congregational church inviting parents and townspeople.
East Barre Bilgee Leaf Circle hosts a dance in the hall with an admission price of five edits. Local attendees gathered for the event and community recreation.
A Boston Transcript summary discusses reactions to Roosevelt era policy shifts and contrasts with Taft administration. It notes a rising tide of support for progressive taxation via automobile registrations, with estimated state revenue of about 15,000 directed to highway improvements. Funds would favor Windsor, Rutland, and surrounding counties for road construction.
A fragmented Vermont market page notes Champlain Day celebrations shrinking in St Albans with calls for quiet hobbies like Bellevue basket picnics. It describes Swanton and the Missisquoi river view, plus trading trends in Wall Street style coverage, urging caution as prices hold firm despite weaker enthusiasm.
Local notices report Mrs. E B Weston of Derry and others facing health and travel updates. Leonard Colombe attends Tufts commencement while Ruth Draw and Walker plan visits. Community events include a Grange meeting and a Sunday holiday with decorations and charity proceeds.
Arthur D. Farwell announces retirement from active involvement in the beef toast and apparel business after leading one of the region’s largest clothing stores for decades. The Farwell store, founded January 1, 1860, will continue under partners and distant family with no change in operations.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Graniteville scene with a game or event and a price, mentioning an admission cost of 75 cents and a brief glimpse of participants or actions, though many words are garbled and unclear.
East Barre group WEBSS RVILLE will host a Friday dance in Silver Leaf Circle on Silver Leaf Circle. Music by ibertson y theater will accompany the event with refreshments and a planned hat contest. Admission is listed as 75 cents.
A magazine review explains magnesia as a cleaner for lace and delicate fabrics and describes a method to keep garments fresh by resting treated items. The piece also covers McClure's description of New York election fraud, detailing how repeaters are organized and used to influence votes through district leaders and a chain of lieutenants with tokens to signal readiness.
A damaged OCR fragment references vivid dialogue with phrases like a familiar ante and a bold rebuke about a father figure. The text shifts through tense and names, offering no verifiable events, dates, or clear identities, making precise interpretation impossible.
The piece questions a nurse's qualifications and suitability for nighttime care, mentioning Narae-Este and taking care of a baby or husband. It reflects dated concerns about who provides infant care and household duties.
The text advises regular thorough washing of dogs to keep them healthy and well behaved. It emphasizes attention to the dog, proper care at intervals, and using medicated preparations during baths to ensure the dog remains lively, loyal, and attentive to its owner.
A Davis druggist promotes Laboree Dog Soap as a veterinarian approved cleanser for skin issues. The ad claims it kills skin disease and destroys fleas while offering other dog products like biscuits powders and medicines.
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