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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1908
Page
7
Just a Reminder We are still doing business at the old stand. In additon to a full line of high cose groceries, provisions, etc. we have Overalls, Shirts, Suspenders, Stockings, etc. We give rebate checks, equal to 6 per cent., for cash, "When in Doubt Try Osborne's."
An auction listing from Elmore Street details sale of a five year old colt, three cows, a two year old heifer, miscellaneous carriage and harness, a two horse wagon, a sleigh, driving gear, and a light driving pole. Also notes a two wheeled express wagon and various farm implements with unspecified buyer pickup at the seller’s home.
John Lillie of 6 Elmore Street announces the sale of the Barre livery stable on Main Street to Messrs. Jones and McMillan. The business will be developed in a modern fashion with safe horses, competent drivers, and special attention to weddings funerals and transient hires. Rooms for boarding horses and survey to all trains. Tel 126 3 Opposite Depot Square.
The Stanley Automobile Model E is offered for sale due to owner upgrading to a larger machine. In perfectly good condition with sale details available through Dr. C. and M. Scribner in South Barre.
Due to the death of Mr J M Brault the Granite Plant and Business of Brault and Sargent Montpelier Vermont is offered. Straight type shed equipped with modern devices in first class condition. None of the machinery has run for over nine months. Plant now operates two gangs of cutters. Apply to J D Sargent Montpelier Vermont or Thos H Cave Jr Barre Vermont.
A U S Geological Survey report notes United States talc and soapstone output in 1907 reached 13 810 short tons valued at 15 1007, with Virginia leading in value and New York previously the top producer. Deposits extend along the Atlantic slope, with quarries in Georgia, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Vermont. California shows potential for future development.
A meandering Vermont page reports a new organization of twenty one charter members in Meader Bone Wild, tours by G Mebullo and President Hipley, and an irrigation congress in New Mexico. It notes milk adulteration prosecutions in Rutland, a child burn incident in Hartington, a freak tree growth at Harbor Park, and relics sent to Professor Perkins for display. The granite wall at the McAllough burial lot in Bannington is near completion, with the wall spanning about 445 feet.
The Silk farm in Bennington has been sold to Frank D. Kalen of Rhineteck New York for 47000. The 104 acre property is a historic site once home to Capt Samuel Robinson noted for Kiowell in the French and Indian War and later linked to early land disputes between New York claimants and New Hampshire settlers. After Robinson’s death in 1766 the farm passed to his son Col Samuel Robinson who led a company at the Battle of Bennington.
An Octobor Wor mar's Home Companion advocates social work as a viable field for educated women. The article notes salaries from 312 to 900 dollars yearly for beginners, rising with experience to 7000 dollars in some cases, and highlights the demand from city and college-linked organizations for trained workers.
Thirteen shares of the stock of the People's National Bank of Barre, held by the estate of the late Dr. B W Braley, must be sold to close the estate. Interested parties should apply to Annie F C Williams, Administrator, Newport.
A gasoline engine in good condition is offered alongside polishing machines, polishing loot, a derrick, a power capstan, and marking beats. All items may be sold individually at a very reasonable price or as one lot.
A garbled historical snippet mentions Bates, a lawsuit and a pharmacy on a Picuese and Wel Walle drag store, with unclear dates. The legible elements suggest a legal or commercial notice involving local figures and a drugstore. Further readable names include Crowe Pharmacy and Bates, indicating possible ownership or parties.
An old advertisement argues dandruff causes hair loss and claims Newbro's Herpicide destroys the germ causing dandruff. The product is promoted as harmless, grease free, and quick acting, with two sizes priced at five and one dollar, distributed by E. A. Brown as special agent.
An odd Alaskan tale describes a garden near the head of the middle fork of the Koyukuk river where Mr Prank tends a frost resistant cabbage patch. The plants grow under glass bottles that protect them from cold and frost while remaining exposed by June 10. Harvesting occurs in early September.
In Ballinagh a batehi er famed for tough meat. A countryman asks if hinges are needed for frying or boiling. The batehir replies it’s to make hinges for the stable door in a Tit-Mite style tale.
A fragment describes a house in Valley View near the Montpelier road two miles from Barre post office on electric and steam service. The readable text ends mid sentence, noting features of the house without complete details.
Public auction announces sale of personal property at the home of Poole. Items include harness and other goods, with doors opening at one o clock Saturday. Auctioneer C N Barber and Paul Kinestom are listed.
The estate of W. L. Gi offers a farm with barn and silo on the Plainfield road four miles from Barre city. It includes a sugar orchard and stock and tools. Details available by telephoning 331-23 or through the Peoples line, with potential delivery to the city.
A garbled page lists several lost items and rewards including a two year old Uisek white heifer, a gentleman's watch chain, a black water gown, and a black water goat. Names appear as W. Allen Sun ayeide Farm Plephane 140 and HL Lavery Montpelier road with addresses and rewards offered for return of items.
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