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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1908
Page
7
We continue operating at the old stand offering groceries provisions and a full range of clothing items including overalls shirts suspenders and stockings. A six percent rebate is offered for cash purchases. When in doubt try Osborne's.
Hilzabeth N J Dot 7 was bitten by a Hill terrier more than six weeks ago. Harvey M Day of 16 Cherry Street lies dying at home from hydrophobia. Day developed hydrophobia symptoms days ago and became violent Monday. The dog that bit Day attacked three others including his wife and a portmaster. Pasteur treatment has been given daily to all four, with no clear sign yet of disease in Mrs Day.
The Main St. livery stable in Barre is sold to Messrs Jones and McMillan and will be run in a modern manner. It offers safe horses and competent drivers for weddings funerals and transient hire with single or double hitch open or covered carriages. Booking space for boarding horses and expert care at normal rates invites travelers to try the service.
Jones and McMillan tally a 126 to 3 victory over Depot Square. The match featured Tol as a key player. Depot Square struggled to score while Jones and McMillan controlled the field.
Stanley Automobile Model E offered for sale as the owner seeks a larger machine. In perfectly good condition with details available from Dr. C. M. Scribner in South Barre.
A gasoline engine in good condition is offered along with polishing machines and tools. Also listed are a derrick a power capstan and a hoisting machine. Items are priced very reasonably and available separately or as one lot.
J, 5. Robinson, a sophomore from Barre Vermont, is noted in reports regarding a partnership dissolution. The brief entry lists the individuals involved and the location Barre Vermont, with no further details provided.
Thirteen shares of the stock of the People's National Bank of Barre held by the estate of the late Dr. BW Braley are exposed for administration. Any person desiring a portion of the stock should apply at once to F. Williams, Administrator, Newport Vermont.
A fragmented, ad hoc mix lists Scott's Emulsion as cod liver oil with lime and soda salts, claiming health benefits, then digresses into introspective musings about attention, critics, and self-worth. The text appends a Chicago Record-Herald note on photo essays by Welliam Norris and an October Photographers feature, with tangential remarks about New England images and reproduction hopes.
Auction sale of personal property at the W A Martin farm in West Hill Barre on Tuesday at 1 o clock PM featuring eleven cows a bull calves two work horses hay and straw bundles corn fodder a mowing machine wheelbarrow plow silage cutter grain thresher a two horse sleigh wagon land roller cream separator and more sale to proceed at the Martin farm owner to reveal terms at sale
An auction notice for Dana A. Davis and F. J. Ackerman advertising a farm sale at Plainfield Vermont. It lists extensive livestock including cows horses hogs and piglets, farming implements, wagons and gear, and household items. The sale date is Saturday October 10 1908 with property located one mile from the Barre road and multiple nearby towns specified.
Reports show chestnut crops highest in a decade in Pownal while Shaftesbury trails average. May through September rainfall totals are detailed by A Sanders of Morrinystle. A Brattleboro church calls Rev Dr Gow to pastor, replacing Dr Layne. A fossil whale skeleton near Charlotte spurs a Vermont marble and granite industry note by Prof Perkins.
State wildlife chief reports illegal deer killings in multiple towns during September. Incidents include does shot in South Duxbury and Lincoln, a buck in Brannart, deer entrails found at land Four Corners, and a range back slot noted in Granville. Additional cases cover Goshen, Waterbury, Bridgewater, and Waterbury with bucks and does shot.
Auction of farm personal property at Jacob Arcutt plan in Barre Town on Friday October 6 1906 starts at 10 sharp. Items include cows and heifers young and aged, bull, Morgan mare, farming implements, wagons and sleighs, harnesses, hay, household goods and tools.
A ceremony Monday at Notre Dame church united Jean Heant fiew of Bar and Mathilda Dicateru of this place in marriage. The bride wore white silk and carried bouquet. Attendants included Rosa Devoteau of Laconia. Best man was ota Fegalien, groom’s brother. A breakfast followed at the bride’s father Napoleon Deontewu home. Gifts included glass, china, and silver. The couple will reside in War. Relatives from town attended along with Mr and Mrs Charles Feaguon and Mr and Mrs Seault of Newport.
A garbled excerpt references Kew Life Pills years ago, Haine & Bartlet on Route 4 in Rattorh, and a drug store offering remedies for the eye. Details are unclear due to damaged text but point to a local chemist or toning products advertised.
An old advertisement promotes Herpteide, a hair growth product, claiming dandruff germs cause baldness and claiming the tonic stimulates healthy hair. It lists a price of $1.00 and references The Herpt side Co. Detroit with a special agent.
Le Mans reports Dr. Re Withger Wright flew with a passenger to establish a new air speed record on Tuesday evening under contract with La Weiler syndicate. He remained aloft for four minutes and twenty nine seconds, surpassing his previous best with a passenger. The agreement required two flights within a week with a passenger of fifty kilograms, securing patent rights for France. Weiler had already ordered fifty Wright model aircraft from a French manufacturer.
A speaker recalls a journey by train, describing scenes of Italy and home, noting the vivid sights of landscapes, people, and a longing for domestic familiarities. The narrative reflects on culture, color, and emotion as the speaker reconnects with a loved one and contemplates past adventures.
Pleasantly situated cottage on Granite Street offering a fine view and a large lot. Describes a comfortable five room home with potential value indicated as 1 250 00, suggesting asking price details.
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