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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1918
Page
7
Vermont notes report a new chimney completed at the Ottauqueechee woolen mill in North Hartland rising 125 feet. Other items include burglaries in Grand Isle, a 1917 legislature outing on Lake Champlain, and obituaries and local donations.
Henry P. Davison notes that nearly half the nation subscribed to the second war mercy fund. An army of over 47 million Americans joined the effort, with all divisions exceeding quotas and China pledging £100,000 in gold. Public resolve to aid the Red Cross reflects a united, defiant stand against German aggression, with taxes and voluntary gifts expected to continue as the war proceeds.
Jeremiah C Donahue died at his home in Northfield this week after a long career as a railroad conductor and later a grocer. Born September 15, 1856 in Berlin, he leaves wife and eight children John Mary Lieut Timothy M Thomas Jeremy Margaret Anna Daniel, two sisters Mrs Mary Hurley and Mrs J W Welch. Funeral from St. one church on Thursday June 27 at am.
St Albans High School Alumni association held its annual reunion in the Methodist Episcopal church vestry. After dinner speeches praised by George Best and Dr Grace Sherwood, with music by Carolyn Bell and Hor tension Robillard. Officers elected include F Irving Dutcher president and Miss Kate G Kings vice president. Proceeds from banquet and dance benefit the Red Cross.
A June Farm and Fireside piece describes army and navy training camps using mass singing to boost morale and labor. Soldiers respond to a drumbeat and song leader, stumps knocked aside, and a lively chorus boosts spirits during twenty minutes of practice.
A fragmented blend of local notices and advertisements from Websterville cites Arthur Sowles, a repairer of bars and mittens, claiming quick relief in Mother Gray’s Sweet remedy. Also includes a testimonial oath by F J Cheney & Co. and references to Toleda notary public.
Farm bureau membership drive nears 600 members with 200 more possible after rain delays. Women members rise to 205, signaling growth amid wartime demands. Crops suffer with bears, corn, potatoes damaged. warm weather hoped to revive fields. County agent B W Loveland notes recipes and upcoming farm visits, with attendance and mileage figures recorded.
Public auction under section 407 of the Ver jevunt statutes. Peter Oweme acts in Barre city and will conduct the sale of Mire Mae Ayewr’s homes and household goods. Auction will occur at No 26 Addie and related place in Marr county, offering the entire estate for public disposal.
Abridged items note Albert Hille returning to work in Potadam New York and Mire Fila Hille visiting Lot Mane. Florence Hatch, a Springfield teacher, hosts Mixw Marie Tomasi in Barre as she finishes a school term. Wallace learns of his son Paul overseas. Miss Marjorie Luce visits from A V M extension work. Camp Devens drafts replace sent home personnel, including Charles Edward Mobus and Clayton U. Brown.
An aged man profile warns of joint stiffness and back twinges as signs of polars forming in the body. The ad promotes GOLD MEDAL Kidney and Bladder remedy imported from Masr tom Holland, urging readers to buy from druggists in boxed packages.
Commissioners announce to creditors the estate of James Smith of Barre. They will meet at Barre city clerk’s office on July 10 and November 2 to exhibit and prove claims. Meeting times are from morning until evening as fixed by the probate court for examination and allowance. Dated Barre June 17, 1018.
A brief item noting a four line feature priced at 25 cents in The Times alongside a humorous fund appeal. The readable text mentions a light wit column and a niche charitable angle tied to a local enterprise.
Real estate notices advertise land for sale or exchange with farm prospects in Alberta and nearby. Descriptions include acreage, loan options, improvements with no taxes on improvements, livestock potential, and utility access. Contact Allan Cameron and South Barre listings for details and free booklets.
A real estate notice from The DA. PERHY REAL ESTATE AGENCY describes multiple small farms for sale in Vermont. Properties include cattle or poultry facilities, water access, and main road locations within four to six miles of Plainfield and Marre with several thousand dollar price ranges and descriptions of buildings, timber, and tillage capability.
Advertisement lists multiple farms for sale near Washington village, 15 miles from Burr, including a 130 acre property with pasture, woodland, sugar place, silo, stock, and implements. a seventy-acre parcel with houses, barns, and water. both offering extensive buildings, orchard, and near transportation routes to Chelsea and Williamstown.
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