Vermont News Briefs From Wartime Year 1918
A digest of local happenings: Wilde sells four Holstein cows for 1600 dollars. Hartwell resigns as Jamaica Congregational treasurer and moves to Brattleboro. Newport ambulances, Red Cross service, and veterans news appear alongside deaths, bankruptcies, and a possible state fair cancellation. A Rutland field accident ends in a horse’s death. a 16-year-old Burlington youth manages a farm in Hinesburg while balancing work and haying duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Eld
Edwin Morgan
Rutland Town
Blanes Not Ready for Next Reserve Officers’ Camp
Major Frank Tompkins of the 18th Cavalry at Fort Ethan Allen informs Burlington News readers that RO T C application blanks for the August 1917 camp have not yet arrived. He notes the office will mail blanks with required information as soon as received and cannot respond to individual requests yet. Vermont newspapers are urged to copy the statement to aid Vermonters seeking admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Tompkins
18Th Cavalry
Fort Ethan Allen
Burlington News
the News
Tyr
Vermont
Deserter Surrenders in Military Court Proceedings
A deserter named Charles D. 24 and Jam Bie surrendered at Fort Ether, awaiting trial before a guard court martial for desertion. He previously served with H troop of the 17th Cavalry, had been stationed at Arlee, and spent time at a ranch and a year plus a half, claiming weariness and fatigue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fane
Charles D
Jam Bie
Warrendered Wissel
Fort Ether
Ubril
Gamble
Ranch
Arlee
Bern
Fugitive Surrenders Ahead of Draft Amid Desertion Fear
A fugitive with a price on his head surrendered voluntarily to avoid discovery during the draft. He may be tried for being absent without leave rather than desertion, with two others noted. The column records declare the country at war and describe desertion penalties, including two and a half years in prison at Hovernor's leland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gamble
Jenye
Coluan
Tim
Hovernor
Leland
Edible Vegetable Oils Production Report 1916 US
Summary of 1916 US production of edible vegetable oils other than cottonseed. 112 establishments produced 262,558,001 pounds from oils such as peanut, mustard seed, rape seed, soya, walnuts, corn, palm kernel, and olives. Oil movement and cottonseed crushing figures for Aug 1 1916 to Apr 30 1917 noted. Reports prepared by Director Sim Rogers under Commerce and Agriculture cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sim, L. Rogers
Department of Commerce
United States
Secretary of Commerce
Secretary of Sculture
Department of Commerce and Agriculture
Urenensus
Brent
Edible Oils Import and Export Totals of 1916
The calendar year 1916 saw imports of cocoanut oil 1 million pounds, cottonseed oil over 16 million, soyabean oil around 145 million pounds, palm oil about 2.28 million pounds, palm kernel oil 4,325.74 pounds, peanut oil roughly 2.0 million gallons, toasted oil 2,000,758 gallons, Chinese net oil 7,686,000 gallons, and edible olive oil 7,482,850 gallons. Exports included domestic cottonseed oil 188,215,816 cubic units, cart oil 11,812 pounds, cocoanut oil 478,438 pounds, piyachean oil 2.02 million pounds, palm oil 56,805 pounds, peanut oil 22,780 gallons, and edible olive oil 2,283 gallons.
Father and son debate overt acts in manners
A WrMixed quotation from the Washington Star touches on overt acts as acts that compel rude confrontation or polite avoidance, illustrated through a boy asking his father and a terse reply about social behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Foundations for a Monthly Income Policy in Montpelier
National Life Insurance Co of Vermont Mutual offers a monthly income policy for dependents. S. L. Ballard, general agent, Rialto Building, Montpelier, VT, invites inquiries about building a secure foundation for future financial support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
soBd Foundation
National Life Ins. Co
Mutual) S. 8
Ballard
Rialto
Montpelier
Gould's Piano Rooms Card Notice 1991
Business card style item for Gould's Piano Rooms referencing contact details and services. Mentions address Spaulding Street and Bailey's Music Rooms with phone numbers 4-1 and 22 W. indicating a local music business network. Nonstandard phrasing suggests an OCR artifact but identifies a piano room and related music business context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gould
Spaulding ST. Barre
Probate Court Seeks Consent for Vermont Estate Sale
In Vermont District of Washington the Helhoo r ch le Probate Court considers a petition by Nath Keen for legacy and authority to sell real estate of Edward J McPhilomy of Cabot comprising a 63 acre property with outbuildings. The court will hear the matter and publish notice three weeks in the Daily Times. The reviewer will reconvene in Montpelier on the appointed day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont
District of Washington
Tate
Uverwon
Theown
Cabel
State of Vermont
Maid
Montpelier
Sal
Patton
Sarre
Ald
Montpetier
J, Cutler
Rewister
Jan Ts
Probate notice for Vermont estate in Montpelier
The District of Vermont probate court orders examination and allowance of the administrator’s account for an estate. Interested parties must appear in the Montpelier probate office on a specified date to contest or establish rights. Dated June 27, 1917, Mary J. Cutler, Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mate
Vermont
Washington
Heen
Eisai
Pear
Montpelier
Juna
Mary J. Cutler
Register
Classified line rates for weekly advertisement changes
The notice outlines pricing for short advertisement lines at twenty five cents for the first insertion and five cents for each additional insertion. It mentions formats including Wanted Lost and For Sale notices and other small ads. It indicates a four line minimum at the stated rate and references future insertions.
Real Estate for Sale and Rentals in Various Areas
Real estate notices list properties for sale or rent, with multiple locations and features. Listings mention gardens, water, lights, and utilities, plus specific streets and intersections such as Granite avenue and Mayle Grove. Several entries indicate house sales, parcels of land, and equipment for sale, inviting inquiries to local contacts.
Extra Specials for June Farm Listings No. 1121-Q0
Farm listings and real estate promos from Barre Vermont era present multiple properties near villages and towns. Offers include small farms with dwellings, land parcels, poultry farms, and rental cottages with prices ranging from about 800 to 2 000 dollars, highlighting location benefits and general availability through D A Perry Real Estate Agency and local dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graniteville
Tole Cnet Larra
Fem
Itlane
Geanhantio
New Henhowse
Barre
Will
Estate of Laura Farnham Commissioners Notice
The undersigned commissioners appointed by the honorable court in Washington examine and adjust claims in the estate of Laura Farnham of Barramba city. Creditors must present their claims to the court by the stated date for settlement. Dated at Barre on June 5 or 6, 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura M. Farnham
Bering
Washington
Laure M Parmar
Barramba
Elaine
Barre
Catalog Ad Encourages Order From Local Shop
Fragmented notice urges readers to obtain a copy of a prime catalog today. It mentions limited quantities and a nearby source, emphasizing immediacy and availability for customers in the area.
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P.P. Wilde
Fast Barnet
Florence Hartwell
Congregational Chotel
Jamaica
Brattle
Pi Rce
Wiy AO
Victor P. Genge
Newport
Ambulance Corps of
The
Red Cross
Avon
Frank Rourke
Wells River
Woodeville
N.hs
France
Worpe
Charles N. Walker
Claremont, N. H
Whipple
Sutton
Dr. Peterson
Baptist Church
Wilmington
Memorial
Charles J. Hackett
West Rutland
Vermont Marble Company
New York
Charles F. Burdick
St. Johnsbury
Bankkruptcy
F. S. Platt
United States Court
P. M. Stoughton
Burlington Free Press
Uchusstts Institute of Technology
Ary
Herbert Leslie
Whiting
Bradentown
Fla
Leslies
Whit
Fred J. Davin
Raymond Burleigh
Burlington
Eckman
B. House
Berlin
Houve
Coville
Williamstown
Berlin Pond
Barre Cits
House
Benjamin
Kormijke Runton Johanna
Dummerston Abbekerk
Maplemont Vinnie Betis
Ee View Alrartra Currie
Man Thos
Re Kinl Annara
Mendit Riva
Borndyte Galld
Bron Jamaica
Korndyke Lanore Pantiae
Star Pur Netherland Pride
Orchard
Farm Vanity
Dutetieds
Johnana Lyons
Altana Sa
Onla Fancy
Pauline Paul Sage
Colantha Ray Apple Jem
Ne. Batoss
Tady Oudit
Ind
Mahon
Pamey Maid Toetek
Sue
Dutchens Hietherland
Queen Johanna Beet Legie
Asdra Pontiac
Susie Pietert
Preepert Ridge
Meadow Bronk
Emily Janet
Janet DeKol
Sunree
Vatstr
Aubray Kewn Hengerveld
Phorertje
Lorna Yeoman de Kot
Pontiacado
Savle Ormsby
Puntiar
Aim Cow
Piatertie Pontien
Dbetanion
Mening
Mim
Ureing
Momtpeliey
Uhm
P. Benjamin
Jorrry
Aebork En Use
D. A Perry
Acctionrer
E. H. Gale
Faust School of
Chickering & Sons
S. E.W. Bruce
Nelson Street
Moore & Owens North Main Steset Sarre
Vern
Motor” Ambulance
WillTcottn Undertaker and
Easbalmer
Lewis D. Martin
Mile
Dan Smith
Cobden
H. Hale
Stowx
Edward J. Mephilomy
Prank L. Laird
Pravamenia Hores
Smind
Expres
Charles Villa
O'Donnell
Clare
Truair
Mayle Grove
Rastarn
Svende
Mey
L. Hobs
Willams
Royalton
Ailerom Village
Hanes
East Barre
Lamber
Ballewe
D. A. Perry Real Estate Agency
Ahowlend Building
Barre, Vt
Woodry Lake
Websterville
Etreet
Rina
Aly Et Sa
Derek
Kas
Linder
Jpawenser
Clark S& Andrews
Antel
J. W. Dillon
Briscoe
Buick
Nhawa
Mary Prewpres
O. H. Hale
Dashner
Guerey Mill
Oretis
Perry & Noonan
Pepot Square
HOTEL
Thorndike
Plain Street
Mlessy Cely Turniahe
Clarks
M. Garver
Pearletree
API
Itslim
Merchant Street
Durie
City Square
Granite Savings Bank & Trust Company
North Seminary Street
G. A
Fleet Avenue
Shontoelier Tel
Probaly Ter Pholthe
Barnie Square
Atailes
Geo
Mann
Ellineton Street
In & Robinson
I. Ge. Robinson
Bemethwold
Firt-sane
Jones Brothers
Miles Grantte
Jmnitor
Aid
Drew-Daniels Granite Co
Bo Jones
Groton
Ims
Phinney
General Routeworks & Boardinshowe
Jamies Tartan
Vue
General Howework
Storair
Ion Weablee
Soahier
Serait
Philip Shonio
Greaer
Ladewa
Mootpelier
Drewemakin
Ehikizww
Webster Seue
Capanle
Jittin
Weil
Sasttlon Hotel
General House Park
Iin
Stes
BB Towne
Waterbury, Vt
Tranto
Fectary Satpet Tvs
Samdred
Argest Welling Treed
Chivers
Td Porter
Manckester
Ousrhold Gooenna Dune
Iittie Baller
Gran Inve
Ofc i As
SAL Selle A
Eemek
Nyy Gorn Geo,t
Colby
Balter
Hinple Avenue
Barre Tel Baw
Aire
Pakins
Wenger Studebaker
Bargat
J Wagner Lena’ Tareain
Fameane
Be + Krnoet
Willagsetowny
J. Counter
John T. Calef
Nate Ines
Montpeli
Piangel
Therese Garrity
Rey
Colton
Montg
Eller, Ver
State Street
Oelier, Vermont
Hart
A.W. Allen
Orange County
Phon
New England
Bladebeker Fars
Concordim
A.W. Allen CO
Oranta County
A.W
Or Me Orange Co
Jo. J. Dodge, the Jeweler
Main Street
TEL
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