Prohibition Question Sparks Vermont Public Debate
A Vermont reader argues Prohibition reduces government revenues by four million dollars in two months and questions state enforcement. The letter urges county option to avoid nationwide Prohibition policy, cites Maine and other states, discusses enforcement, liquor sales, and tax revenue while urging public input at upcoming legislature sessions.
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New York
Maine
Will Ameone
Nini Vergont Hegmental
Kinky
Montpelier
Laflane
New York State
Vera Donally
Lyon Veter
Vermont
Waeanyginnd
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State records and local notices from sewer and health events
City Clerk notes September ownership of Heanees properties in DB Whittier Rutland while St Johnsbury photographer bills for a 204100 souvenir post sale. Pearson fund of Middlebury pledges to Amorita, $1 047 to be allocated. Contagious typhoid cases listed in Mall Kotha area. Governor’s sight laws delay Welsh trip. H W Huthied longtime Burlington lawyer urged education for children.
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Envinea Moarriage
Whittier
Rutland
St. Johnsbury
Origi
Mall
Kotha
Osborne's Store Keeps Broad Stock At Old Stand
We continue business at the old stand offering a full line of groceries and provisions along with overalls shirts suspenders and stockings. A five percent rebate is given for cash purchases, encouraging customers to shop at Osborne's.
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Addiiton
Osborne
Livery Stable Sold to Jones and McMuillan in Barre
The Main Street livery stable in Barre transfers ownership to Messrs Jones and McMuillan and will be run in a modern style. The business promises safe horses and competent drivers for weddings funerals and transient hire. Open carriages for traveling men available with room for boarding horses and expert care at standard rates.
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Main St
Barre
Messrs. Jones & McMuillan
Jones and McMillan Oppose Depot Square Action
Jones and McMillan, located near Depot Square, register strong opposition to a proposed action at the depot area. Local officials have not set a date for a final decision, prompting community groups to rally support and request public input.
Stanley Automobile Model E For Sale
Model E Stanley automobile offered for sale in good condition as owner seeks larger machine. For further particulars contact Dr. C. M. Scribner in South Barre.
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Stanley Automobile Model
C. M. Scribner
South Barre
For Sale Brault & Sargent Granite Plant Details
After J M Brault death the Brault Sargent granite plant in Montpelier Vermont offers a straight type shed with modern devices and new machinery unused for nine months. Operates two cutter gangs. everything in first class condition. Interested parties contact J D Sargent Montpelier or Thos H Cave Jr Barre Vermont.
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J. M. Brault
Brault & Sargent
Montpelier
J. D. Sargent
Montpelier, Vt
Thos. H. Cave, Jr
Barre, Ve
For Sale Polishing Equipment and Gas Engine Bundle
Gasoline engine in good condition Alco polishing machines and all polishing parts in a single lot. Derrick power capstan and post crane might be included. Items are offered at a very reasonable price and sold as a lot.
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Alco
Notice of Severance and Payment by Vi F Comoli
Vi F Comoli announces severance from Beanie Company of Northbelt and plans to pay outstanding extracts to the company later. Sept. 4, 1.
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F.comoli
Northbelt
Eal Company
Ater Bibalatafarre
Unclear archival report notes on local corrections and estate activity
Fragmentary text details commitments to county jail, prison conditions, tree planting at Mormon estate, visitor counts at a cottage memorial, and local leadership roles. Specifics are garbled but reference jail confinement, hospital care, forest planting, and community figures.
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Thie County
Latent Market Letter Mentions Copper Stocks
A Latent Market Letter notes frets from personal abasreation and rewards shareholders of Giroux Consolidated Mines in Ely and Utah Consolidated Copper Company in Bingham. It mentions First National Copper Bay State Gas and Cobalt stocks and invites readers to write or call for a copy. See and Curb Stocks bought and sold.
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Giroux Consolidated Mines Company
Ely
Utah Consolidat Pacopper Company
Bingham
Valu Ie
First National Copper Bay State Gas
Peoples National Bank Stock for Sale in Barre Estate
Thirteen shares of the stock of the People s Nations Bank in Barre held by the estate of the late De W Brabeg annst Iie sold to lower the estate. This desirable stock is offered to any person who wishes to purchase. apply to C Williams Administrator of B W Bealey s estate Newport Vt.
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People's Nations
Barre
W. Brabeg
Lowe
Death notices for Vermonters recount of William Silas Weicht
William Silas Weicht died on a weekend night after a general illness in his sixties. He lived in Waltham and was active in town affairs, serving as selectman and town clerk for 22 years, with ties to Middlebury College and the Vergennes Congregational Church. He married Lacy Cips and had several children and grandchildren, with a noted World War II-era relative and a familial link to Fort Ticonderoga. The funeral will be at his house Saturday with a eulogy.
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Wiybridge
Middlebury Vollege
New Slaven
Waltham
Walttars
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Pittsford
Mma Ca Wile
W. MeJackinet Ip
Waltham Alb
Charles S- Dana
New Uaven
Baward
Prouty
Montpetier
Samuel West
New Maven
Tne | Eulogk
NEW CORPORATIONS LISTED IN HISTORIC CHRONICLE
A batch of fictional or misread corporate names appears, including Waterkure Cemetery association and several others such as Winestork and Maple Tree Sugar, with signatories like M. A. Moody and J. O. Match. The passage cites secretary of state involvement and multiple proposed ventures across towns, including manufacturing and servicing items.
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M. A. Moody
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Chase
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Perkins Nile le
Sahon Ty
Sahon Ty Mantttartim Nephurk
Ployee
Arm
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Wineatork
J. W. Call
Derkinaville
He S. Tipper
Wapenant Thy Vorfert Cooker Company
F Syell
WC Aton
Henry Lal
North Sprv
Ruthasd
Teretem
Fragmentary note about a farm and mortgage details
A disrupted OCR fragment mentions a farmer and mortgage related to a farm. Names and specifics are unclear, with garbled phrases and missing context. The readable bits suggest a land or debt issue possibly involving individuals connected to a farm.
Newbro's Herpicide claims dandruff cure and hair growth
An advertisement touts Newbro's Herpicide as eradicating dandruff germs and stopping irritation. It promises luxuriant hair growth and a clean scalp, selling at 50 cents and 1.00 with agent E. A. Brown.
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Sendin
Ciders Age Irrelevant At Trial In Auburn Case
In a county court session Auburn Me Det 3 Judge Cornel presided over a trial of two accused from a jewelry shop heist. The contentions centered on age not affecting guilt with jurors deciding the verdict. A Toledo resident, Sil Robe, received seven months for a related traffic offense. Lewiston’s Joseph Ly Relater was jailed for eight months in a separate matter. Kristian Bennett, previously sentenced in Oxford County, paid a $100 fine for illegal transportation charges.
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Wupwome
Tole
Tigutor Emae
Towlston
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Lewiston
Kistian Bennett
Yentenes
Oxford County
Tyrur
Burlington Bankrupts and a Nation Awakens
Legal notices reveal two Burlington bankruptcy petitions filed in Rutland by Platt, clerk of the U S court, listing assets and exemptions totaling thousands of dollars. The article shifts to a Washington Star poem musing on pain and national fate, juxtaposing private distress with broader societal awakening.
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Get. S
Burlington
WS. Platt
United States Court
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Talwart
Hinlf
Washington Star
Cottage on Montpelier Road Seeks Quick Sale in Berlin
Valley View cottage two miles from Barre post office on electric and steam railroads offers eight rooms and bath, steam heat, spring water, sewer connection, large garden and hennery. Property to be sold at a Dargai for a quick sale. Apply at the premises Morin sources Joseph Yule KR FE D iy.
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Valley View
Berlin
Montpelier
Barre
Joseph Yule
FE D. Iy
Personal Property At Public Auction At Kingston Farm
Auction notice for personal property at the Kingston road home on September 26, 1908 at 1 pm. Items include a two year old mule, cattle, hogs, poultry, corn, and farm equipment. Auctioneer Barber and Paul Kingston listed as organizers.
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Kicharukon Road
Beiter
Farm for sale near Barre city with stock and tools
A farm property offers sale of the W. Le estate near Barre four miles out, including buildings and improvements. The listing notes a burner, a sugar on the place, and capacity to keep 24 cows on the mail route, highlighting ease of sale and accessible location.
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W.' le
Barre City
Modern French Estate House For Immediate Sale
A large modern residence on the French Estate features nine spacious rooms plus a grand reception hall. It has hardwood floors throughout, modern plumbing with first and second floor toilets, electric lighting, hot air heating, and good cooking facilities. Valued no less than 4500 dollars, owner offers it for immediate sale under 4000 dollars and seeks offers.
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Cullen
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