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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1920
Page
7
A concise roundup highlights notable events and developments from multiple state sections. Highlights include policy shifts, local initiatives, and community updates shaping statewide interests and governance.
Six acres at Brandon will be converted into a ball ground and athletic field for the town's young people. The Bennington store of Frank B Healey was robbed Thursday night with 860 to 870 in money stolen from two registers, no goods taken. At the Bennington foundry a Molten iron accident injured Solomon Waite, blinding one eye. The Manning family in Brattleboro found all but one of 18 chickens stolen during the night. Fred Higgin of St Johnsbury is hospitalized in critical condition after being struck by a car driven by D F McNamara of East Barnet. Albert A Norton, born in Bennington, died at the Vermont Soldiers Home after a long New York residence. he served in the 1 8 Vermont Regiment. Mrs Oscar Dahl of Burlington narrowly escaped drowning while honeymooning in Bolton. her husband saved her.
Georgia July 28 report states Mire Hilda Clark King daughter of Rex S A W Clark and granddaughter of Dr RK Clark won a Carnegie hero medal among 86 recipients. In 1910 she risked her life saving a fellow student at Oberlin College during a Lake Erie bathing incident when the swimmer cried for help several hundred yards offshore. She swam to him and pulled him to shore despite cramps and exhaustion. The romantic note mentions the rescuer is now Mrs. King.
City Council to hold a public hearing in the city chamber on Tuesday June 29 at 8 p m on a petition by residents to restrain Standard 611 Co of N Y from building a storage plant at the corner North Main and West Second streets James Mackay city clerk
Auction sale of the late Clara Wardoor estate includes household goods such as beds, furniture, mirrors, lamps, and crockery, plus farm implements, sleds, stoves, tools, and a pair of horses. Terms payable at sale, Saturday July 3 at one o'clock. Abbott is administrator. D A Perry of Barre VT is the auctioneer.
In St Johnsbury Vermont on June 28 a dramatic event involved Clark and Mrs Hilda Clark King receiving the Carnegie medal for bravery. The report notes Mr King poised to complete a PhD at Vermont institution. Separate mentions place Vermonters who were involved with the Billy Foss case at St Johnsbury House and updates on arrests in Missouri and ongoing custody actions.
Statement from D T Phelps claiming women appreciate life insurance. Notes policies for women and men are alike. Mentions National Life Insurance Co Mutual with HS Ballard as general agent at Rialto block Montpelier Vermont.
A Boston Transcript fragment shows a disgruntled professor asking what was done to the college. The text lists motives like to fit him for the presidency and to marry off a sister, suggesting family aims and financial strain. The source reads as dialogue with names and a remark about bankruptcy.
Mrs Alice Blain of Burlington credits Tanlay for dramatic relief from long standing stomach pains, gas, heart palpitations, rheumatism, kidney troubles, and insomnia. She reports restored appetite, no headaches, and sleep like a child, claiming she feels ten years younger. Tanise is sold in Barre Northfield Waterbury and Websterville by local merchants.
An auction at 1 p m on the AW Billings farm about miles from Stowe on the state road to Mount Mansfield offers two large timber frame buildings a nearly new one story building and a 205120 foot storehouse that can be rebuilt into a cottage or barn plus personal property including a horse in good working condition and a fair driver user note the text is fragmented and contains unclear distances and names
Court orders examination and allowance of administrator with will annexed in Vermont for estate assets. A three week publication is required in Barre Daily Times prior to the next hearing. Dated June 3 by Emane J. Martin.
Auction notice lists 14 grade Jersey cows freshened and tuberculin tested. Also offered are a mill, sawmill, em milking machine, gas engine, Ford and Maxwell touring cars, multiple wagons and farm implements including plows, rakes, scarifier, grindstones, and other tools. Auction to be held at Mr. Billings property with sale time and place to be announced.
Farm of 20 acres described with directions and features appears in the brief listing. The item notes land with access paths and potential improvements, indicating a rural property listing with limited details for interested buyers.
Farm of 55 acres with satisfactory pastures and spring water offered as one property. Full particulars and address to Ed Kilgarlan Hardwick Vermont. ED KILGARLAN, Owner. S. B. WAITE, Auctioneer.
The probate court for the district of Weabington announces the estate of Antonio Daprato late of the district. All interested persons are to appear before the honorable court in Vermont to contest or respond to matters regarding the estate. June events or hearings may be scheduled. interested parties should seek further official notices for dates and requirements.
The notice concerns the estate of Hamuel B Chandler with details about local probate proceedings. It references Vermont, Barre and Barre Dells, and mentions the city and county involved. The fragmentary text indicates a filed paper in the Barre area and county records.
Readable fragments describe a 0 acre Marshfield farm near Pratoffice on Cabot road with a large house, barn, running water, pastures, timber, and room for 18 cows. another 12 acre farm in Cadot Village with wood buildings, machinery, hay, and stocking options. prices quoted around 68 to 708 dollars, with various improvements and stock considerations.
The scrambled notice from Marshfield Vermont concerns the estate of FE Heater and the heirs. It seeks court approval of an administration or settlement by the spinner, Hiram LS, with details on appraised real estate and the method for approval in writing.
A commissioners notice regarding the estate of William Mbai lists names and proceedings. The document names parties such as Davin S Arthur and Thlahcs and references deadlines and authority governing the estate.
Fragmented notice lists multiple properties for sale including a cottage in Websterville with spring water details, a heated house with a Spencer steam heater, and a seven room cottage. Also mentions a ratings hotel and a block with two stores and tenements. Inquiries directed to Paul Snow and Care at Jones Iron.
A jumble of property offers and employment notes appears, including houses for sale or rent and various job openings. Items mention a Mrs. W. F. Milne and Mrs. HB Mth eis shar a, plus workers needed at Cross Bros, Granite Co, and Williams advertisers.
Advert reads a real estate notice offering a tenement on Expon Avenue with price of 18.00 per month. Describes a finished unit with bath furnace shade garden and fruit trees in good condition. For details contact J. Dashner Real Estate Agent.
Obscure OCR fragment lists a want ad for items or services with garbled names and prices. It mentions quantities and locations in a jumbled format, making exact items unclear. The readable terms imply a purchase request rather than a sale or event with several entities or places referenced in passing.
Shortage of houses in Barre looms with prices rising, urging quick purchases at old prices. Ads tout properties including Finke residence near Carrie Park, a six room Grange Street house, and acres of land. The D. A. Perry Real Estate Agency promises help deciding and urges action now.
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