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Newspaper

Barre Daily Times

Location

Barre, Vermont, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1911

Page

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Family Row Ends Fatally in Framingham Tragedy

William F. Brown a Framingham plumber shot his wife during a quarrel over their daughter and then killed himself. Mrs. Brown lies critically wounded in South Framingham Hospital with little hope of recovery as physicians report the tragedy occurred this morning following a dispute sparked by the wife's admonition to their daughter for being out late.

Brown South Framingham Mass South Framingham William F. Brown

Train wreck near Ridgeton claims two lives

St. Thomas Out, May 81. A Michigan Central passenger train was wrecked near Ridgeton today. Engineer Steven Quinlan and fireman Russell Oakes were killed. Rails were loosened and a deliberate wrecking motive is suspected. A strike by section men was stirred recently.

St. Thomas Out Michigan Central Railroad Ridgeton Tovlay Steven Quinlan Russel Oakes

Two trolley cars collide near Racebrook station Killing one man

In New Haven vicinity near Racebrook station two westbound trolley cars collided in a mid route accident. One man, James Malone of Orange, died at the scene and several others were seriously injured including Mrs Malone. Motorman Robert Grannis was detained by the coroner.

New Haven Conn Thin City Derry Racebrook Station Orange Keffled Severs James Malone Readio Hero Malone Robert Grannis Econd Dorby Hy Wa

Deaf man struck and killed by Central Vermont train

Royalton May 31 A deaf man 8 L Brown failed to hear a southbound locomotive and was struck and killed while returning to town from South Royalton after making purchases. He had been hired to work on Elmer Crogston's farm and was about BA years old.

Cofferdam Around Maine Wreck in Havana Harbor

Washington May 31 officers of the army engineers report the cofferdam built around the wreck of the battleship Maine in Havana Harbor is likely to succeed. Precedent in engineering and the structure’s elevation above high tide support a stable landlocked harbor, with waves not disturbing the work.

Washington, D. C Maine Havana Harbor Army Neers

Sun Star Lord Derby Wins Narrow Runoff at Downs

Sun Star Lord Derby, ridden by J Joel, edged Sun Star in a tight mile race at Downs. Royal Trsider finished third as the field began to form for the May 31 derby stakes, with no clear favorite amid the windy turf conditions.

New K of C Council Instituted at Hardwick

Brownson council Knighta of Columbus was instituted at Hardwick with delegations from Barre Montpelier St Albans St Johnsbury Burlington and many locals present. Officers installed include Berand Mulcahy John Gallagher Francia Healey James Gallagher and others. a banquet closed the event.

K. OF C. Council Hardwick James A. Galagher John Dillon John Kelley J. DL. Johnson James A. McCafferty Louis Froebette Ridward M. Gallagher William Johnson T. G. Andrew McCaffery O. G

Girl's Bed Blown Through Ceiling in West Virginia

Belington West Virginia May 31 a house named after Henry Sturm was wrecked by dynamite at night Sturm and his wife were seriously injured their daughter is dying after her bed was blown through the ceiling bloodhounds are on the trail of the dynamiters no motive is known

Belington W. Va Henry Sturme Sturm

Memorial marks 50th anniversary of Vermont volunteers

At White River Junction on May 31 the memorial exercises honored the 50th anniversary of the 1st company of Vermont volunteers from Hartford. Gov. John A. Mead spoke, with Roland Stevens of Hartford presenting the speech. Ex-County Scummel E. Pington, a surviving member, joined the ceremony along with Dartmouth College band, Rev. Henry M. Springer, and marshal W. W. Russell as hundreds of school children marched in the parade.

White River Junction Ermont Volunteers Hartford John A. Mead Wan Roland Stevens Ex-Cove

Attorney General and His Big Fee Controversy

Washington May 41 Attor ney General Wickersham testified before a House committee that he advised United States Steel from 1905 to 1909 while with Strong Cadwalader and that his fee share was about 26000 dollars. The testimony also notes his personal involvement with the American Sugar Refining Co and Tall brothers. In Nice an accident on the Paris Rome stage of the race damaged three competitors machines Frey slightly hurt Beaumont repaired and continued to Rome.

Washington, D. C Wickersham House Committee On Department of Jative United States Steel Corporation Strong & Cadwalader American Sugar Refining Company Henry W. Tall Wickershaw Pisa Nice Rome Paris

French Aviator Wins 20000 Prize in Paris Rome Turin Flight

Andre Beaumont, the French aviator, arrived in Rome this afternoon as the first contestant to reach the Italian capital from Paris and Pisa. He won the 20000 prize for completing the Paris Rome Turin aviation route.

Rome Andre Beaumont Paris Pisa

Talk of the Town in Vermont Notes Daily Life

Memorial day spent at W J Shanley home in Winnoski and local moves include Renfrew leaving for Burlington, Mrs Patrick Thrown back from Burlington visit, Miss Elizabeth Carson returning to Chelsea school. Odd street mentions and brief hotel arrivals list several travelers and names, reflecting small town chatter and social notices.

W. J. Shanley Winnoski Robert Renfrew Burlington Patrick Thrown Elizabeth Carson Chelsea Whiting Washington Street Clarkson Tach Pratfington Drnnitte Kassduneton Contnbe Shattleboro Kore Hass Bostos

Union horse proprietor injured in Montpelier fall

N Henry Holmes owner of the Union horse on Montpelier fell about twenty feet at the Lane Manufacturing Company on Franklin street. His left leg fractured below the knee, right ear torn, head and hands cut and bruised. He was rushed to Heaton hospital with several stitches and is expected to recover despite his advanced years. His nephew Herman Holmes assisted at the scene.

Henry Holmes Union Horse Mont~pelier Heaton Hospital Lane Manufacturing Company Franklin Street Montpelier Holmes Herman Holmes Bo Chandler

Dishonor Trial Testimony In Murder Case

Very start ling evidence entered in the case of Casper M. Smith of Wardaboro for the murder of Clarke Mundell on April 27. Witnesses included photographer Frank Smead, pathologists Dr. Stone and Dr. Dalton, surgeon Dr. Anderson, and Mrs. Amerada Smith who described Mundell’s attack and Smith’s defense.

Smith Home Mundell B. WW. Stone Burlington F.C. Dalton Stone Dalton George TR. Anderson Brattlehoro Smith Mindell Dow Ale Frank E. Harber Hasbard Demnk Muailel Hushend Y Amit Harber Tory Wallace Davidson

Nomination of offers in Corniteville meeting

In Corniteville on June Jat at 0 O'clock officials set the stage for the nomination of offers. The terse notice signals a local procurement or bidding event with minimal readable details and unclear identifiers.

Vermont Letter Carriers Meet in Barre for Annual Session

The twelfth annual Vermont State Letter Carriers gathering met in Barre with delegates from Burlington, Barre, Bennington, St. Johnsbury and Newport among others. Officers elected included President B. M. Lewis of Barre and Secretary Treasurer P. Fleming of Bellows Falls. Al Thorp of New York City spoke on carrier concerns and the conference outcomes. The closing banquet at City Hotel featured W. H. Snow as entertainer and EM. Lewis as master of ceremonies. Next meeting date to be decided by the executive committee.

Vermont Garvinis Forentar Burlington Carl Barnes Tellus Pally Po ID Fleming Barre Harry Thoughtony Rolland Wugh Kinsley Mrattlehorn P. St. Coomly St. Johnshiry Newport Sesson Charles A. Spear Caty F. J. Coombe Mratth PH. Fleming Bellows Folie Rochester N.Y Edward ('Ieien Burlngtom Charles 1 Converse al Thorp New York City Aseoehation Tertuber National Asscaciation Thorp Baly James A. Holland New York City Association Holland Benquet W.H. Snow EM. Lewis W. Bisbee Trat

Hanging by Rope in His Barn Causes Tragedy

Morrisville reports May Emery Raymore aged 32 died by suicide yesterday at the family barn in Jeffersonville at 9 30 pm. Brother Augusta Raymore and a sister witnessed the scene. He had been in poor health for some time. The funeral is scheduled for Thursday.

Emery C. Raymore Morrisville May Emery Raymore Jeffersonville

TALK OF THE TOWN Hints of social events and notices in town

Mr and Mrs Fritz Jackson host a summer camp at Highgate rings. The Presbyterian Sunday school plans a 620 PM rehearsal at the church. Burns picnic scheduled for Caledonia park with a special car from the square. The Blue Sea beat Orth Barre at Gospel vill roen yesterday morning. Local arrivals include Clara M te Weet Pagar F. F. Spauldi Port aud and others from multiple cities.

Shepant Joseph Long Fin Jeominster Presbyterian Sunday School Tenight Burns Elnh Caledonia Park Tnt Wilford Sarah Orange Kimball Mra. Lalage Barre Sarah Chrange Aie Dent Safont Lee Lee Mewhong, i: W Wd . Goodenow Rostony Fai Clara M Pagar Spauldi Drury Man AL. Carpenter James Cre Vey Hollandsc MB Phatteb Hopleina Middleburyi Andrews Middlebury Jurvie

Park Harness Meet At Granite Castle Draws Large Crowd

Thousands attended the Gen temen's Driving club event at Granite park as the harness meet featured a planned aeroplane display that failed at first trial. Admission neared $5000 impressions. a July Fourth race meet was announced. Races began after 1:30 with Barre Citizens' band playing between heats. Notable entrants included Chester Pike of Windsor and Charles Gordon of Morristown in several heats with times around two minutes and faster.

Gentemen Granite By Tatting Park Asi Balfernite Barre Citizens Chester Pike Windsor Charles Gordon Morre HL. Barker Newport Devlin Burlington de. EB. A. Bur Lick Wincorki

Unwieldy Biplane Flight Ends in Grounded Crash

A biplane built by C. C. Bennett failed to take off at Harré amid a rough field and crowd hubbub. After running the ground, the left and right wings struck, snapping wires and struts, sending the craft into a perilous tilt. Bennett blamed the poor starting surface but promised repairs and future attempts. About 7,000 spectators watched as the machine was wheeled back to the hangar and plans to move it to Pas aursipic were announced.

Harré Jc. C. Bennett Waide Tian Willsheen Cordium Iett Mother Earth Barre

Tribute Paid to Country's Defenders

Memorial exercises were held under auspices with many Civil War veterans and other organizations participating. The event honored the nation's defenders, noting pleasant weather and orderly proceedings despite past dangers recalled by speakers.

Memorial Day Exercises Honor Civil War Veterans at Elmwood

Hollister Jackson speaks at the Memorial Day program marking fifty years since the Civil War. A cortege from Depot Square to Elmwood Cemetery and City Hall decorates 107 graves of veterans from the Revolution to the Spanish American War. The event draws large crowds, with Sons of Veterans and Boy Scouts aiding the procession and ceremonies led by Adjutant Thurston and Mayor Mitchell.

The Republic R. I. Crandall Post No. 6O G. A Rcout Elmwood Cemetery Sons of Vet RB. Coutts Canton Vinton Fred BR. Heath Baptist Church William Ahine Congregational Church George Wolstrom Presbyterian Church Jathy BR Charles George Milne Lo A. Ablett Lane J. W. Robinson B. Crandall G. A. BR BE. L. Smith Haleter Jackson J. W. Barnett Muteh A. J. Kaldwin Lincoln Gettyaturg Addrew Arsenat America Auith Hollister Joekeon Pvt @ anl Mies Maynard

Open switch caused midnight train collision in Vermont

An open switch derailed a southbound Central Vermont train into the trailing local during a night collision near Montpelier. The baggage car was annihilated and passengers were jolted but none injured. The Sparkling high school baseball team rode among the damaged cars, and the luggage car was sent to a siding for repair.

Vermont Montpelier Barre junc+ tin

Notable Celebration at Dillingham Port Parade

Yesterday’s ceremony followed a planned route through Dillingham port with G A Hy leading the Decora celebration. Waterbury Citizens band, soldiers, and school grades marched to the Methodist church for openers, tributes, and a Lincoln Gettysburg address.

Dillingham Port G. A Waterbury E. F. Newell Clifton Cregg W. L. Roscourt Lincoln W. Hy. Jackson

Barre Granite Monument Dedication in Morrisville

The first soldiers memorial within 50 miles was dedicated in Morrisville at Academy park. Built of Barre granite with a bronze soldier statue, it cost a cent or more per mile with one third funded by the town and the rest by public subscription. Remarks by Congressman Frank Lufo and ex Governor Al Woodbury of Burlington.

Morrisville Academy Park Frank Rlupo Foy AL Woodbury Burlington

Funeral Tomorrow for George H Braley in Barre

The body of George H Braley, who died in Oakland on May 18, reached Barre last evening. He was borne by his surviving brother Fred N Braley. A Masonic service was held in Oakland. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the Universalist church in Barre with Rev. E G Downey officiating. Burial will be in the Tra ley family lot at Slwood cemetery. Friends are asked not to send flowers.

Geosi. Braley Oakland California Barre Fred N. Braley Universalist Ehutch E. G. Downey Traley Ity Slwood

Burial at Elmwood for J Newcomb pales funeral noted

The funeral of J Newcomb pales who died Sunday evening was held at 1 30 pm at the home Ca attended by his daughter Mrs A S Parkhurst. J W Barnett of sy hetional church officiated a large turnout followed by interment at Elmwood cemetery pallbearers included Charles and emer Retelmes Viramtene Retetum Franki T Colvin and John Simmors

J. Newcomb Pales A. S. Parkhurst J. W. Barnett Sy Hetional Church Sea of Friends Lanntin Ype Elmwood Cemetery Pall Bear Charles and Emer "Retelmes Viamtene Retetum Franki T, Colvin John Simmors

Miss Hilton Funeral Held After Sudden Hospital Death

Anne Dora A Hilton died Tuesday morning after a hospital visit. Funeral services were conducted by Reverend Edwant at the Upperwnfiet church. Burial followed at Pathfield Center. The obituary notes the gloomy mood and references Reliance picture and a tale about a message in the Ruttie.

Anne Dora A. Hilton Wieo Welock Bi. W. Hooker & Company Edwant Theeneyor Pathfield Center CM. P Reliance

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L. Brown Royalton Cofferdam Sun Star J. B. Joel King and Queen Henry Sturma Bellington Gov. Mead the Speaker United States ‘Steel Corporation Europe Talk OF TOWN Casper M. Smith Clarke C. Mundell Corniteville M. Lewin the Town Fritz Jackson Highgaterings Bennett Lissie My Chandler Bur- Titegton Dr. Stiles Yarrington N. Monte Sh Conway Slayton Daut Nelson Drew Mont+ Peller Prince Abbott Gokey Pholsfield Wilkes Little Helen Y Bets Pine Burling Bates Hawkins Colate Emery Mennett Speols Lancaster N.eh Wolf Hollister Jackson City Hall Jackson Dickson Granit Une Republic Grand Army of the Republic Montpelier Junction George H. Braley Elmwood J. Newcomb Ketchum Miss Hilton Plainfield Center
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