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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1906
Page
1
Ethel Smith of Thornton, Rhode Island, fired on Elmer Briggs as he forced entry to threaten his wife and children. Briggs was killed. Smith faced manslaughter arraignment, claiming self defense amid a barricaded home and terrified occupants.
A woman was found strangled in her residence in New York. Police detained Vinoro Bellamo, alleged relative, as a witness while investigators seek the weapon and motive. The husband and two brothers were away at the time, and no weapon or clear struggle details are reported. The case remains under inquiry with few conclusive facts released.
George Burns of New Hampshire was severely injured near Ni ation a farmer in a strange accident yesterday. A cartridge exploded while he yanked at something, causing him to be hit and hurled, suffering wounds to head and body. Doctors expressed cautious hope for recovery.
Cheater Gillette, aided by stimulants, resumed testimony in Herkimer New York as he described the night of the death of Billy Brown. A tense courthouse scene followed with crowd outside and questions about the alibi and movements after the incident.
Guard Geis is recovering after suffering exposure while on duty. He is expected to return to work once he regains form and fitness, with officials noting his sudden illness as a setback but not a career end.
East Calais Thomaston Me November 20 Warden Norton announces Harvey Conery discharged for Francis escape and praises recapture. A $200 reward offered. deputy marshal Lander expected to claim it. Various notes follow on local people, travel, and events including a sudden death and school activities.
Providence city mourns Mayor Elisha Dyer former Rhode Island governor died suddenly from heart trouble. Born November 26 1849 in Providence he was survived by his widow and three sons Col H Anthony Tilinha and George D of New York.
Thomaston Ma Nov 30 Minot St Clair Francis captured at ienburn Wednesday in poor shape from exposure to harsh conditions during a two week pursuit across Knox Walle and Pinobkeat counties. His feet hurt him severely but he shows no signs of pneumonia or cold, confined to his bed with $7, will stay until able to walk, then he will be sent back to the buries loop and begin work again making teins.
Meandows Valle resident L. P. Phelps visits Munday. Amnaivortit opens loud Bruffes backsmith shop in So. Barce. Charles K. Gole wired Silas Willis's house for electric lights. Mrs. Trooks Tuxton and son ill with Tonailitis. Charles George of Marshfield attended a gathering in Lisbon. Barre visitors include Mex Frail Martin, Mrs. Curtis Martin, and Mike Jana Clark. Gertrude Tucker spent days in Marchfield at Almond Tucker's home. Blair Wood of Montpelier visited Mrs. I. C. Cutting. Julia Cummings was in Randolph with her parents. Bermis and wife from Boxton, Mass., visited Mrs. Bartlett. Van Orman of Northcalwis stayed with sisters Belle and others. Ge More moved from Perrin house to Gilman house. Rev. Bishop Michaud remains active in Til is. Michaud won six years service award. Professor Ry Jones spoke at the Springfield meeting on Plant Din mane ey mening. Winter in the Mpsan ada board of abbotaee was discussed in Barre.
New York reports ten convicts escaped from Queen's County jail using an improvised tool. Authorities issued a reward of ten thousand to capture the escapees.
Ruthen reported missing on November 17 was found in Ticonderoga New York and returned home to B C Saunders of Who distappened from home. A friend of the Samit family in Helugin, Tlowntorgn, remembered seeing young Samut on the street and alerted authorities.
Fragmentary report states William Br Toarkt Javtnight modified his stance on public office saying he would not be a candidate unless required by circumstances. No clear office or date is specified.
Mrs Vimyen Robertson visiting relatives in Montreal Wednesday evening. Arrivals at the City hotel include Jo Th Grow Hartfard Wm Hunt 1 F Vane Turlington John F Conte J He Mawar Bowton 8 Gliden St Paul Minn Mr end Mrs Latham South Royalton. Fair marriages noted with a Monday afternoon reception and few friends in attendance.
ArchIe Campbell reported, visitors and residents named include Carmen Walker in Randolph Middlesex, Wiltiamatown, and Bouth Ryegate. Notable events include bridge work, dances, sales, and a court case involving Mrs. Detin Lasoor. Acres, visits, and social notices populate the day’s brief town gossip and community updates.
A passenger boat train bound for Brattleboro ran into a freight at Montville Connecticut after a brakeman mistakenly opened a switch. Fireman Edward Geer died and Brakeman Fred Ackerman suffered severe injuries as the freight line was set for the passenger route.
Washington Nov 10 The Southern railroad issued a terse statement on the wreck in which President Spencer was killed at Sawyers Va The train carrying Spencer stopped to repair a broken coupling A signal to the following train failed to reach it and the rear train did not see the stop The cause remains under investigation and officials report no warning was received until the block was cleared
In Philadelphia 18,000 witnessed Camel nearly break through as Last Ditch Penny held the line in a dramatic four minute finish. Camel twice gained within a foot of the goal before a heroic defensive stand defined the game. Other scores across the country included Holy Cross over Ford 15-6 and Virginia Tech routing Cincinnati.
Nov 29 Poston reports Honey Mellady of Chartastima defeated Joe Walcott of Besteatt helenfart Hight in the welterweight title bout. Walcott quit in the 12th round citing a worsening left arm after ninth. Referee and crowd noted the stoppage as decisive.
A string of fragmented items lists travel for Maines Crown to St Polmebury and Arélity Gillander to Shorbrootes PB Q for a visit, Brom visiting Deiter County Woilweetay night to see Arlenda, and Broek plus others touring Newbury then returning to Fitchberg. An Odd Fellows Hall party is announced in Gordon blocky, with plans for a Bar rington care transfer and a Universalia church event in Doormnbor That tyren wolack. A hotel speech and a sale of fancy articles are noted amid garbled lines.
A quiet home wedding took place Wednesday evening at 62 Summer Street, as Evelyn Anne Marrion and Harold Clark joined in matrimony. Rev Eugene Cray performed the ceremony. Marguerita Clark and John Marston served as bridesmaid and best man respectively. Only family attended and a light supper followed. Miss Marrion is a stenographer with Clinton J Moore, while Mr Clark works in the granite business with Clark Bros. They will reside at 48 Enghatruct.
Burlington reports Libe Washburn of Philadelphia has become engaged to Alive Skinner of Malone. Washburn, a former Northern I. League captain and manager, Brown University graduate, has served as athletic trainer in Philadelphia. The December 27 ceremony will be held privately in Malone.
Roused by drunkenness charges George D Pratt was arrested at his home near Wage and jailed. A later incident saw him rip hinges from a prison door before officers pursued him through the cold storage area as the hunting party near Bears Ford reported active pursuit with no capture at writing.
At a meeting of Montpelier city officials the exchange of five acres of land bordering the brook near the city water reservoir was authorized to protect the supply. The order required residents near Berlin Pend and the reservoir to cease operations by noon and directed assessment of property for the project.
Marshfield notes list visits by Mrs Tuelnila Northrop and C H Kenerson with family ties, plus J Ward Carver of Harte City at his father Dr B S Carver’s home. A joint Christian Endeavor and Epworth lecture series is planned, featuring Mr Fred Davidson and an oyster supper by the Rathbone ladies. Verne A B Lamberton sold a fine mare to Ingfield, Mass for 080, and his horse Theron was moved this week. The parish aims to strengthen the congregation’s work with a strong program ahead.
Graniteville community notes the St. Sylvester Court meeting on December 9 to elect officers and address key business. Summit Laude 207 NE offers December 1 gathering with initiation and officer nominations. Various names listed for a barreportotce event week ending Newentiver Tong.
Thanksgiving in Barre was described as quiet with usual home gatherings. Many residents attended church services at the Church of the Good Inn and the Racine, followed by a union service in the evening conducted by Rev. Wi. Mac Tatyre. Banks and similar offices observed holiday hours.
The twenty second annual Than inger series and dance hosted by Clan Gordon No 12 of the Order of Clans drew about seventy five couples to Hale's Payson where William McDonald Royal Deputy gave an address recounting long service and clan growth. A stereoptican Scotland viewing by Archibald Anderson followed with vocal solos by Miss Ema J Phillips J G McKennin and Jammer Gauld. Refreshments and social hour concluded the evening organized by Donald Meleod and Mrs William Johann with a committee including Donald McLend James Canville and others.
In Gresneslie in November a supper and ball raised funds with about thirty five couples attending. A 24 item dance program was followed, ending at two in the morning. Music from Batchelier's orchestra. Floor director DL J Murray chaired. committee included Mrs N S McKenzie, Arthur McDowall, Mrs G M Metevan Kenneth Murray and Mrs G Golden.
The Knights of Columbus held the first of their private dances in the Reampini block hall Wednesday evening. Gilbertson's orchestra provided the music for the 45 couples in attendance, with Lecturer John Conlon in charge. The event was described as a very pleasant time.
The Thanksgiving ball hosted by Wile bie Nichole and Col. Mace in Milan Hall drew 41 couples who enjoyed a pleasant evening. An orchestra provided music and refreshments were served to guests, including Mise Bradient and Nellie Slayton.
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