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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1908
Page
4
Barre Daily Times reports average daily circulation for the week ending Saturday March 28 1908. The notice lists totals and compares with prior periods, indicating overall audience reach for the publication.
The Rutland railroad earnings show a fair rise last year while a divorce case unfolds in Chittenden county court. Mrs. Frederick Billings of Woodstock donates 5000 dollars to rebuild Kurn Hattin home for boys. Vermont politics hint at several men willing to run for Congress, with more potential candidates before the May nominating convention.
The garbled text outlines a dispute over a distribution among three receivers and their counsel in Knickerbocker Trust affairs. It suggests the sum involved, labeled as compensation, triggers public and legal scrutiny and may challenge the legality under existing law and precedent. The Globe and New York press weigh in on the matter.
The article notes young men adopting fresh coat designs featuring one to three buttons, varied cuffs, curves, and dippings. It highlights how clean, pressed and repaired clothing expresses youthfulness and vitality in fashion.
A fragmented report from Barre Vermont discusses the idea of receivership and the transfer of fortunes from individuals to others. It mentions the New York assembly and a plan to prevent banks from falling into receivers’ hands by turning control to the state superintendent of funds, amid broader developments.
City council members resign to deny liquor licenses for druggists in Montpelier Hardwick and Barre extending to next May. Medicinal liquor may be supplied at limited outlets with registered physicians to prevent street mushrooming and illicit sale.
A discussion on licensing for liquor sales in Barre Montpelier and surrounding communities reveals that a fifth class license faces many restrictions. Advocates argue for granting the license despite stringent rules, while authorities note existing regimes and future conditions to be considered.
The Vermont Republican committee schedules the June 18 primary to nominate candidates for president and vice president. It outlines delegation rules, credential handling, and county totals across Chittenden, Orange, Caledonia, and other counties, detailing representation, town committees, and deadlines for credential submission.
Notices posted at Chace cotton mill No 4 on Main Street announce a ten percent wage reduction to take effect March 30. The mill has reportedly operated an average of five days per week. workers expected to receive lower pay beginning next cycle.
The town's churches list morning and evening services across Universalist, Monica, Holiness Revival, Presbyterian, Methodist, and Church of the Good, noting last Sundays, guest speakers, catechism times, Sunday school, and union meetings. Rev. Folieon leaves Barre for western Pennsylvania. Rev. Witch and Rev. McKenna conduct services. special lectures and revival events are announced with times and locations.
Thomas D. Taylor of Boston was arrested in Providence yesterday in a civil suit brought by J B Reagan, receiver for the bank New England Trust. He is charged with conspiring to obtain 250 000 belonging to depositors. He awaits removal to Cranston and cannot post 350 000 bail.
The article presents a distorted financial summary for 1907 showing operating earnings of 45.11 estimated units, total expenses around 2 1730 OTST with a rise of 125 77940 in prime grants, and a net income including dividends from stocks and bonds. It notes earnings for 12 months near 449 780.05 and mentions various lines of revenue and expenses with unclear figures and phrasing.
A garbled report describes a team showcasing handsome skins and lead to EB with Finnee and tatters at an exhibition in Wiorlitack. The text is incomplete and lacks clear names or outcomes.
A fragmented OCR item mentions a local event involving aluminum materials and a free distribution. Names and precise details are unclear, but the note references a community gathering with possible timing in a public space and mentions fines or fees. Further readable text is needed to specify participants and location.
The Barre granite quarries shut down workers amid a prolonged strike risking loss of the region’s famed monumental trade. Quarried monuments may shift to rival stones if the strike endures, with Barre facing erosion of its market as other quarries gain prominence in New England and beyond.
In a summary of results, Combia beat Buffalo 5 to 0 at Atlante with unclear teams listed. Charlottesville defeated Turatita 9 to 2 at Univ near Southeast region. The rest of the text contains garbled OCR fragments and partial school names.
A garbled local notice identifies a suspect in a break in at a West Neos location. The text names a person identified by a lieutenant, with aliases noted, amid chaotic OCR fragments and unclear dates.
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