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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1908
Page
7
Fragmentary text notes a discussion of insurance for the poor and annuities. Mentions National Life Insurance Company and Montpelier Vermont in a period newspaper tone. Limited readable names and phrases suggest a public interest piece on social insurance, with no clear event or date.
Brattieboro June 26 A probate decision confirms Dr Henry Holton remains trustee of the Blakeslee estate. He had increased its value from about 21000 to over 40000 while Mrs Mary Emerson nee Blakeslee bears court costs and Holton's legal charges. The settlement after years of litigation upholds the probate court ruling and assigns fees to Mrs Emerson.
Postmaster John A. Sheldon of Rutland learns clerks will receive a $100 raise starting July. Norfolk water remains good, and Dr CM Mall reports supply steady. William I Bas minds may seek Be Republican nomination for Bethel state rep. Norwich University conferred honorary degrees. William Leavitt Martin passes away in Nashua. Brattleboro bailiffs approve six Protestant concerts, raising questions about tax funding and Catholic participation.
In East Barre Mrs. George Hutchins hosts a weighing event with county residents and plans a Saturday afternoon gathering at 2 30 with Mrs. St Hutchins. The W T C expert street gathering, a open air concert, and a lawn show near the depot are announced. Local residents, visits, and school work notes fill the town calendar.
Cambridge Mars June 26 Bearjamin Wyman Morse son of Charles W Morse the New York financier married Mineva May Pevey in New York City ceremony. The rite was conducted by Hew Marble pastor of the Nuttin Avenue Baptist church with usher Harry Morse and Sie Morse brothers of the groom attending.
Fragmentary OCR shows referee references and a colt weighing 110 pounds with mentions of Lybert and Wilkes. The text hints at race pacing, betting phrases, and names like Lewmant, Barre, Vermont, and a sum of ten dollars, but readability is too low for a fuller event summary.
A collage of storefront chatter about watches diamonds and jewelry with tips on pleasures and prices. An array of patent medicines and tonics claims to cure aches, rashes, constipation and burns with testimonials and household advice, all presented in a chaotic mixed-language format.
Miss Mabel Stacy, who has been working in Chicago, is home on a short vacation. Miss Gruse Barney arrived home from St Johnsbury on Wednesday. A number of locals joined the Sunday excursion to Lake Champlain.
A Pridey evening social dance is set for June 20 at Milea Hall to benefit Graniteville A C. The event features a casual program including muay and musical performances by Kiler's orchestra.
Mr John L Stanyan of Con Cent New Mexico dated Oct 27 1907 writes a friend recommended Billy Pile Pomado. He used it faithfully and was entirely recovered with no further trouble. He used about half a bottle and saw remarkable relief. D Davis confirms receipt tonight.
Williamstown mourns Charles Wonleut, aged resident, died Thursday at his daughter's home Mee FB Lang. A private service will be held at 1 40 Saturday with a short graveside service at 2 36. friends invited to attend.
Fragmented OCR note references coal prices and discounts for cash, mentioning Lehigh and a June date. It notes free-burning coal and a 25 cent to 50 cent range, with a 4 discount of Gie- ton for cash, in a brief periodal business listing tone.
A terse local notice describes a coal purchase scenario with a cited cash advance and a ten day payment window. The fragment mentions a Geortink entity, a B60 price reference, and a 4 ton quantity, indicating a small trade dispute or clarification of payment terms in a constrained sale.
Local items from South Cabot include social calls, visits to Montpelier and Barre, and a house fire near Now Williamstown. Reported events mention Mr Eile Lauount, Mrs Reed at Montpelier, and a dramatic drowning rescue of a boy in a brook near a house, with bystanders aiding.
Auction notice states books and likely related items will be sold at an event in June. Listings mention cataloged goods, prices and terms, with no clear buyer or venue details readable.
An auctioneer announces the probate matter of Washington estate in Vermont. The administrator seeks to confirm claims and publish a decree scheduling a sale date in June, with the father and other interested parties notified by public advertisement. The document is a formal court notice detailing appointment and fiduciary duties.
Notice from the town treasurer showing a tax rate set for the town of Barre. The selectmen have placed the amount owed at one mill per dollar of the grand list with a date on which taxes are due for payment to avoid costs of collection. Dated Barre Vermont June 20, 1908.
Bids are wanted for the construction work on the Websterville Baptist church building with an approximate four foot setback. Immediate bids are requested and the right to reject any or all bids is reserved. For filed information, contact details and bid submissions must be received on or before June 30, 1908.
A fragmented report discusses steam power, a kettle incident, and a mysterious phenomenon described as a mastery or force. It mentions scientific research identifying a superficial cause and notes speculative ideas about unseen effects and unnamed locations or names.
A rural writer from Godhran Ghy tests Bucklen’s Arnica Salve on a foot injury, reporting a perfect cure after using the product sold by Hed Ores Pharmacy and Kickert Wells’ drug store under a saltante guarantee. The testimonial emphasizes a 21-cent win on the day for complete healing.
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