Travel riders guide to Central Vermont and Wells River lines
A fragmented travelers guide lists lines such as Central Vermont Railway and Montpelier Wells River routes. It mentions stations, junctions, halts, and connections, with references to electric street railway and timing cues. The text preserves historic travel network names and sparse schedule hints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier & Wells River Railroad
Wally Itiver
Coaneotwast
Pak Ats
Bath
Comoons
Bt Ag
Bene
Hap Electric Street Railway
Marr M
Mortgage Policy Gap Highlighted in Mont gavns Case
In a case styled NB Mallard as agent for National Life Insurance Company 59th a Mutual Ballard. Ballard challenges the mortgage coverage issue noting a lack of an effective policy to safeguard multiple houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Life Insurance Company
Ee Vi. (Mutual) Ballard
Montgavns
NB Mallard
Talk of the Town Wide Range of Local Advertisements
A collection of notices offers cash for watches diamonds and jewelry from Burr the Jeweler and P Austin the watch and clock man. Advertisements promote real estate bargains on the French estate via D A Perry Real Estate Agency with monthly rents and quick sale, plus a sealed bid for janitorial work at Aldrich Library due October 10 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burr
W. Averill and Co
D. A. Perry Real Estate Agency
Aldrich Library
Tommy
N. D. Phelps
Ada Geer Credits Dr Kings New Discovery For Cure
Ada Geer of the Croom Hotel Vaughn says she suffered months with a severe cough and possible consumption before trying Dr Kings New Discovery. After using three bottles she reports a complete cure. The remedy is sold at Wells’ Drug Store and Cross Pharmacy with trial bottles available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada J. Geer
Croom Hotel
Vaughn
Dr. King
Jung
Hed Cross Pharmacy
Wells’ di
Doan's Kidney Pills Proclaimed Effective by Barre Sufferer
A Barre Vermont resident, Geo I Cummings of 75 Prospect Street, testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills cured dull back ache and kidney weakness after purchasing them in 1807 at E A Crowns drug store. He notes only two slight recurrences since, for which a few doses provide relief. Sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY, sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Kidnay
Geo
I. Cummings
Prospect Street
Barre
Doan
E. A. Crown
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Post Office Blast Rumors Stir Randolph Residents
Part of Randolph reports tell of a morning explosion near the post office with locals including C. W. Hayward waking and checking with the market figure G. W. Panton. Nearby residents and visitors note confusion, while weather and water concerns grow as reservoir levels stay low and the water shutoff may loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Hayward
G. W. Panton
Brookfield News Random Social and School Notes
Mrs Tra Carpenter is slowly improving. B Williams won in Montpelier Saturday. F J Rice visited in Northfield Saturday and Sunday. Dr and Mrs Arthur Bean returned to Brooklyn. Mrs A M Peck visited relatives in Essex Junction and Burlington. Mrs Will Huggett returned from Natick Mass. Edward Tulip left F C Ralphs to visit relatives in Littleton NH. Mr and Mrs Jason Carpenter of St Johnsbury visited Cousins Mr and Mrs Henry Hyde. A K Rommey has apples that resembled Ben Davis variety. Mrs James Oram of Williamstown caring for a very ill grandson with pneumonia. Brookfield high school plans a promenade at town hall on Oct 25 to fund Washington DC trip. Ladies Aid will host a pot luck at the church Thursday evening Oct 22. Mrs W C Olek and Mrs Mary Ralph tending a small tree. Chicken pie supper served 7 to 9. Everyone invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing. B
Wiliams
Montpelier
F. J. Rice
Northfield
Arthur Bean
Brooklyn
A. M. Peck
Essex Junction
Barington
Will Huggett
Natick
Mass
Edward Tulip
F. C. Ralph
Littleton, N. Wh
Jason Carpenter
St. Johnsbury
Henry Hyde
A. K. Rommey
Ben Davis
James Oram
Williamstown
C.D. Durham
Brookfield High School
Oe Town Hall
Washington, D. OC
Thureley
W. C. Olek
Mary Ralph
Websterville Chicken Supper At Graniteville Venue
In Websterville a chicken supper is planned at Graniteville on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Admission is 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children. a free ride will be offered to attendees. C W Stedman of Mereland Ohio notes a medical testimonial about Hill's Pile Pomade in a dated letter while promising the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenley
C. W. Stedman
Terlin Street
Mereland
Ohio
Simmer
Wellemdental
Hill
Albany Insurance Market Shows Decline in Policies
A New York focus on life insurance reports in 1907 details overall growth in gross assets, liabilities, and surplus, with New York state and other states contributing to total premiums and policies. The study notes decreases in notes and loans, and lists 1907 figures for policies in force, new policies written, and total insured amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Fife
Pebie
Otto Leleoy
Gros
Life Insurance
France
Crimary
New York State
Policion Inforce
Elaine
Elevator plunge interrupts work in a New York building
A worker fell from a top floor when the elevator shaft hole collapsed, tumbling down past floors with his arm extended. He was aided by a police officer and hospital staff. only facial abrasion was found. Back at work, he preservably avoided further injury as doctors treated him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Lean Nagro
West 13Th Street
West Twenty-Bfth Street
Guimpoce
Artis
Voliceman Myer
West
Twentieth Strest
Monros
New York Hospital
Bose
Local Distant Travel and Visit Notes Across Towns
East Cabot Danville and HL J Howehton visit Sutton for a Wielsby event. Herbert Astley and Guy Cassady camp for several days. WH Adams and family stay in town visiting relatives. Charley Trenchton family cut their Lyndonville Sutton trip short. B S Tate and son on Peacham business. B Mouptiton and Alice Boyd were in Sutton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
HL J. Howehton
Sutton
Wielsby
Herbert Astley
Guy Cassady
Adams
Charley Trenchton
Lyndonville
B.S. Tate and Son
Peachamon
B. Mouptiton
Alice Boyd
Sotuntay
Best Home Mixture Claims Rapid Relief for Kidney and Rheumatic Ailments
An appeal to readers promises a simple home remedy using Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Kargon, Compound Syrup of Sarsaparilla and other ingredients. The mixture allegedly relieves kidney, rheumatic and urinary troubles in adults, with directions to take a full tumbler of water after each dose and to use a larger amount for back or side aches.
Waterbury watch tale from a cobbler to world famous timepiece
A Connecticut cobbler inspired a three wheel idea that grew into the Waterbury watch. Despite early failures and huge costs, investors persisted, refining brass gear wheels and wind tolerances until only about 10 percent failed. Advertising and bold marketing, including a minstrel troupe, spread its name worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury
Hungary
Old Waterbury Watch Company
John F. Simmons
New York Tribune
Huckleberry Farming and Forest Fires Warned
Washington Post reports on Amber district practices where fires set to clear land for huckleberry patches spread uncontrollably. A single burn can devastate 100 acre timber tracts, killing twenty and injuring many, with crop yields far below the true costs of loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amber
Wich
Penneylould
Washington Post
Curious Tradesman Reads Secret Letter on Journey
A stealthy tradesman, after leaving Rath Eogiend to Bristol, carries a letter of introduction from a physician to a Bristol colleague. He wonders what Dr Blank advised the Bristol physician, then opens and reads the letter, revealing the sender’s signature and unusual phrasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rath
Eogiend
Bristol
Mein
J Blank
Pelican and Flamingo Feeding Fable Explained
The text discusses two explanations for pelicans feeding their young. One links the pelicans bill to a red pouch resembling blood, the other suggests a flamingo influence where a red secretion resembles hood in color. The Wind's habit supposedly presses the bill against the breast for pouch economy.
All His Doing. Miss Peehis and Miss Cheline dialog
Fragmentary dialogue from Philadelphia Press seems to report a court or social exchange. Names appear as Miss Peehis Miss Cheline and Mr Mosley with cryptic remarks about meddling or consequence. Context unclear but captured as a brief item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Chellas
Mr. Mosley
Miss Peehis
Cheline
Burglar’s Confession Probed in Night Room Scene
In a Home Magazine excerpt, the burglar is questioned about entering a room at night and removing his shoes. The tale notes a speaker asking why the intruder did not stay quiet as a constable later figures a motive. The dialogue suggests tension as the intruder’s presence is linked to a crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonge
Cather
Jeige
Gere
Pometady Lyin’ Iil
House Home
Bohemian Magazine Piles Piles Piles and Odd Tales
Fragmented text from Bohemian Magazine notes a surreal scene with pseudo dialogue about dreams and a toad woman, paired with an odd product mention. References include Wittens' Indian Pile Oletineat, a game, and a Barre Vermont supplier C. H. Kendrick & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easton 65 Inns
Tita Ieee
C. H. Kendrick & Co
Barre, Vt
Also Mentioned on This Page
Travelers’ Railway Guide
Vermont
Nave
Wilte
Dillswd
Talk OF
the Town
P. Austin
Summer Street
Gillard
Elgin
Arthur
Martin
Park Street
Nott
Websterville
Alto
L. J. Bolster
Tetophone
Main Street
D. M. Miles Coal CO
Main St
Blackwell
Randolph
George Prince
Ed Bagley
Keene
Nhs
Henry Bagley
George Sparhawk
Burlington
Annita Burt
John Burt
Terrien Morrill
Tunbridge
Lucinda Oasis
Marelee Russlon
Pee
Woodaville
Lancaster
N. H
Norwood
E. E. Todd
Plymouth
N. T
Church Farm
Church
Té Ia
Helsink Place
Brookfield
Tra Carpenter
New York Companies
East Orange
Ora Hutchineen
Waldo Prescott
Walter Durgiy
Topehan
Aene Tulph
Joe Choctan
Wallace Chalmers
Corinthele
Jorge Felch
Ethan Farroughs
A. Dodge
East Cabot
Connecticut
Bohemian Magazine
Shoe Department
Dorothy Dodd
John H. Cross
Crossett and Abbot
Pearl Sts
E. A. Drown
Nat'l Bank
Earl S. Shepard & CO
Elm Street
N. M. Nelson
The
Times
Reliance Woodpecker Engines
Tate
HH. Taft
Bandol
PH Center
3S J, Segel & Co
Graniteville
East Barre
J Lynde
Scampini
North Main Street
Granite Street
S. J. Segel Co
Mats
Smith € Cumings
Gassie Sires
Ite
Barra, Vermont
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