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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1914
Page
7
Thousands suffer eye troubles yet seek simple, affordable care. A 4 grain Optona tablet mixed with water several times daily promises clean eyes, sharper vision, and relief from irritation. The remedy asserts safety for all ages and claims many users abandon glasses after weeks.
Dr Janes Byron Brooks former dean of Syracuse University College of Law died Wednesday night in New York after a period of ill health. A Civil War veteran he rose to captain in Vermont’s Fourth Infantry. Born Rockingham June 27 1839 he studied at Dartmouth Albany Law and practiced in Syracuse. He served as alderman school commissioner water board trustee and belonged to several legal and historical organizations. He married Caroline Lucolia Jewell on September 7 1873.
A June thunderstorm felled trees near Croan of Beaver, killing three pigeons. Donald Bean, son of Henry and, Encaburg Fall, suffered severe injuries from a 20 foot rooftop fall at Le f Marek's rear storehouse, including a head gash and broken ribs. A separate collision near Fair Haven involved Fred Reynolds and family. their auto struck a barn, injuring Mrs Yawinskil, Miss Reynolds, and the baby, while the horse was shot and the carriage damaged. auto occupants were unhurt.
Middle of June sees poultry writers urge farmers to clean incubators now rather than risk dirty germy equipment later. The steps cover removing trays, washing with hot water and disinfectant, drying in sun, cleaning chimneys and flues, polishing with a bottle brush, fresh varnish on exterior, and refreshing water systems to prevent freezing. Emphasizes preventing disease and maintaining immaculate poultry houses to improve show results and flock health.
Vermont event features a large parade over three miles with United States and Canadian participants, historic floats, antiques, Worribles, sports, and a novel Main Street dance and burlesque show. Hon. Mackenzie King and Congressman Frank Planley headline talks. special trains run from Barre Mantler Middlesex Waterbury to St. Albans with round trip fare $1.24. tickets and schedule from Ayers.
An old advertisement promises relief from rheumatism and joint pain by using Oley Kidney Pills. It urges readers to recall their prior spryness and activity before suffering throbbing pain, swelling, and stiff muscles, claiming the pills remove the toxin buildup at the pores causing misery.
In Vermont Washington County a chancery court orders a receiver to take control of the Barre White Granite Company with sale of its quarry land and assets. The Barre Savings Bank and Trust Co. holds notes totaling over seventeen thousand dollars secured by liens on the firm and related mortgages. A public auction is planned in Barre with notices to creditors to file claims by a set deadline.
The Vermont probate court notices the accounting and decree in the estate of Lydia M Bancroft with a sale to satisfy debts. An auction sale ad offers a dwelling with electric lines and a tenement for rent near Bethlehem, listing Robinson & McAllister as agents and a July 1 deadline for bid.
Smith and Dashner real estate agents offer for sale a farm near Milan from Barre City. The property includes 3 acres tillage and pasture, woodland, stone-free, machine mowed fields, two barn buildings, sheds, 26 cows, and farm structures. Owner will provide reasonable terms, buyer to express interest and trade considered. WANTED: men to learn driving and release auto work. apply at hotel in Elmira for positions.
Legal notice by FW. LanglonM barring use of certain marks names and devices in Barre city Narre listing restraint on sale or distribution of marked goods and stating compliance with city clerk records. Reads as a warning to all persons and parties considering replicating the listed trademarks in the Washington Yeemants area.
A for sale notice describes a six room cottage located near Howe of 6 rooms at Ehaggat atrent moot 99 sotian. The ad mentions price and contact but the text is scrambled and partially unreadable.
No 303 listing describes balance pantary and wortland age items for sale plus a house in Ward- Inwton. It notes a tenant will keep cows and mentions a price around 41,300 with wood and water features. It references a public sale and notes Smith & Estate Agents handling the auction with a public notice style and contact details.
The notice advertises a farm sale featuring cattle, oxen, horses, chickens, wagons, sleds, and multiple farm implements including a separator, mower, harrow, and other tools. It notes a village setting near Williamstown, with about 124 cattle and 32 horses, plus timber and building stock, all valued for sale. The advertisement requests bidders to provide appraisals and estimates of value, highlighting a substantial array of livestock and equipment.
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