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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1917
Page
7
Burlington Mayor Jackson is se sequely ill. Danville residents, Peacham, Bristol, Morrisville and other towns report local events including a hospital visit for a boy hit by a horse, a clock gift to Lincoln Baptist church, a county agricultural agent search, church pastor changes, and school building delays.
Fragmentary text shows a note about being tuted and filed with the commission at Washington DC at the earliest possible date, suggesting an official submission timeline pending confirmation.
In Brattleboro June, the Austine Institution for the Deaf and Blind held commencement for its first pupil to complete the program. Martin Fiskes, a blind student from Waterbury Center, finished with an annual average of at least A in all subjects and 88 on college entrance exams. His Latin entry qualifies him for college, French and physics for MIT, and English for the University of Vermont.
Pilgar H. Wood of Kendall Avenue sues Alderman John H. Frenier of West Street in Rutland County Court for 5000 damages claiming injuries from an automobile collision on May 11 at Wales and West Streets. Wood alleges Frenier swerved to avoid Dunn, struck the curb, knocked him down, and caused a compound fracture of the right leg with other injuries. he also says Frenier drove at reckless speed of 85 miles per hour and was negligent in operating the car.
A wartime speaker urges all Americans to understand the global crisis and join the Red Cross in a vast mobilization. He notes millions suffer in Europe while America prospers, and calls for contributions well beyond ten million dollars, stressing shared burden, duty, and national unity in this immense war effort.
Burlington June 15 The closing session of the grand lodge of Vermont Free and Accepted Masons saw the election and installation of officers. Officers include Grand Master David W. Gimes White River Junction deputy grand master Edwin J. Welle Troyesville grand senior warden Archie S Harriman Middlebury grand junior warden George Whitney Tellowshall grand treasurer Charles W. Whiteaway Proctorsing grand secretary Henry at Burlington grand senior deacon S A Daniely Premiers grand junior deacon res ree Barton grand lecturer fir Cowell Ludlow grand chaplain Rev William J Maton Ludlow.
Miss Florence Corry, chair of the Montpelier branch, urged Vermont to do its part in the Red Cross drive. She called the appeal the most stupendous in history and said millions of men have joined the effort to aid suffering humanity.
In Washington District Vermont the probate court approves application by the administrator to sell Williamstown real estate of Laura M Farnham Barre area. Court sets hearing for objections and public notice to appear June 15 to 20, 1917 in Montpelier. Judge Frank J Martin presides.
On account of poor health I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder on the premises where I now live in Calais 24 miles from North Calais and 2 miles South Woodbury near Cranberry Meadow pond.
On Monday June 18 1917 at 1 o'clock in the afternoon the described real estate and personal property will be offered for sale. The notice lists the items and parties involved, urging interested bidders to attend and participate in the auction proceedings.
The Home Farm offers 45 to 100 acres with 20 acres of pasture and woodland, room for five cows, two barns, a well-built seven-room house, and year-round running water. Equipment includes separator, plow, wagon, shelving, tables, dairy implements, and household furnishings. Located near Delaval with terms for immediate possession after sale.
An early advertises four lines for 25 cents on loss and found listings and small display items. Rates include 4 lines for 25 cents and 10 extra as needed, with each additional insertion priced at 0.25 or 0.10 dollars, depending on the block.
Real estate listing describes a 350 acre farm with 100 tons hay harvested last year, 100 acre spring fed pasture, timber including 600000 cords of spruce and other timber, 300 apple trees and 1800 maple trees. Also notes farm tools, machinery, furniture, and the Strout Farm Agency contact in Hoxton Mans. Additional notices offer a 3 room house for sale and multiple inquiries for farm land, with various contact names and locations in Vermont towns Northfield Barre and Willams town.
Advertises several farms for sale with buildings, listings claim good value and potential profits. Mentions prices around 1 600 to 2 400, distances from villages, lumber and machinery included or nearby, and notes high demand for quick purchase. Contains scattered OCR errors but conveys farm properties, location references, and urgency to buy.
Fragmentary text references real estate terms and several proper nouns. The readable parts mention a 4000 real estate item and names such as Hel Dashmer and Maree VU, but no coherent event or report is present.
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