Local notes mix of names visits and odd incidents
A hodgepodge of brief items lists residents visiting Northfield and Barre, work at quarries and streets, city officials at State House, a choir rehearsal, and various small happenings. Several names appear with places like New York City Montpelier Barre Wilkinstown and state entities mentioned in passing.
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Hiram Church
Wershire
James 8. McCoy
New York City
W. M. Haywood
Northfield
G.M. Dottelass Hate
J. W. Tooker & Co
Ajluun Miyatin
Wilkinstown
Hames McDermott
Fred Cassie
the Baptist Chnretidve
W. P. Morse
State House
Supt. Phelps
The
Barre Water Company
M.Z. Mill
Sone
Joli Boyeu
Weosteryville
Dae Thinsen
Jones
Jones Brotligs Took Possession of the Quarries of C21, Tayntor & Co
Dayton Jones
Chingen
Gust
Howhole
Talytaal
Soldiers Via Train Cars Waits for Comfort on Long Journeys
An 19th century exchange discusses how soldiers travel in rail cars with sleeping arrangements provided where possible. The Nickel Plate Railway and government cooperate to furnish cars for officers and privates on long trips, noting prior practice and comfort levels compared to walking and freight-car travel. Commentary on Henry George and his works closes the piece with a literary appraisal.
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Confort
United States
Horner
Offic Wuh
T! Thirteenth Regiment
Carrie l
Torrist
Buffalo Commercial
Farewell Address by Barre Union Service for Company E
A Barre Universalist church farewell for Company E honored the unit with patriotic speeches by Rev. J.A. Sherburn and others. The crowded audience, flags, and regimental ceremony reflected local pride and support for troops heading to duty.
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Company E
Universalist
Barre
Armory
GARR
A Mild Mannered Pirate and A Chameleon in Color
A summary of Frank R Stockton's St Nicholas sketches on John Esquemeling the buccaneer historian and tales of piracy. Notes on Esquemeling's years with Tortuga pirates, impartiality doubts, and his role documenting their exploits. Also covers a science note on the chameleon in Florida and brief literary quips from contemporary papers.
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Frank R. Stockton
St. Nicholas
John Fiquemeling
Buccaneers
Stockton
Esquemeling
Tortuga
America
West Indies
John Liquemeling
Hhis
SIBLEY'S Asks to Serve Out Captain Hart's Term in Prison
Washington dispatch reports growing push for pardon of John D. Hart captain of the Laurada now in the Eastern penitentiary Philadelphia. Senators and Congressmen petition for clemency and Civil War veteran William A. Clear offers to take Hart’s place and serve the rest of the term if pardoned.
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Mart
Washington
New York Journal
John D. Hart
Laurada
Philadelphia
Captain Hart
William A. Clear
Ty-First
Pennsylvania
Hampton
William Melkinley
Sur
J. D. Hurt
Seventy-first
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Nurses Learn to Shoot at New York Exposition
Delegates at the Nurses Associated Alumni convention in New York at the International Health exposition learn to handle revolvers. Captain James Contin teaches gratis, preparing trained nurses for emergencies. No expectation of combat. focus on safety and defense skills.
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United States
Canada
Grand Central Palace
New York
War Department
James $. Contin
Heath Show
Cuba
New York Herald
Suffering From Spanish Autonomy in Puerto Rico
The passage reports that Puerto Rico pays Spain 4.87 million in taxes this year, with 650 thousand spent locally and the rest sent to Spain, claims only 96,867 of 489,267 whites can read, and that all public positions are held by Spaniards, framed as a critique of autonomy. It also notes observers await a test of sea power between two major fleets and stresses scientific restraint.
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de S.N. Jackson
They
TL AW. Shifford
Puller
Stemled Parner
John W. Gordon
Cua
Miarrinac
Cotuberhinl
Gordon
Hythoe
Ciler
Puerto Rico
Spain
Island
St. Louis Globe- Democrat
Barre
Ginlie
Wasson BE
Dow
Mr. Dow
Doun
Barrer
Eaton's Drug Store
Dou
Matou
Doans
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Butilo
United States
Dow's
New Chocol Line Featured by Local Store
In town a new line of shoes is advertised by L M Averill with mention of a 60e price and fashion notes. The display reads choices for men and women and highlights a charity tie in.
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Roos
Chocol
L.M. Averill
Millinery Shop on Main Street Offers Full Line
A local millinery on Main Street advertises a wide assortment of hats and related goods at reasonable prices, inviting shoppers to visit and browse the full stock.
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TL No. Main St
Williams Typewriter for Sale by Vendor
The Williams Typewriter advertised as the best machine with strong manifolding and visible writing features. It touts direct inker and no ribbon jamming for top speed and is offered for sale by a local seller.
H Arthur Camp City Agent Seeks Contact at Mall
H Arthur Camp of 46 Washington Street acts as city agent. Call or drop a card to the mall to arrange a meeting or discuss matters.
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Washington St
Constipation: a disease harming body and sleep
An old advertisement asserts constipation poisons the body and claims Dr Kennedy's Favorite Remedy cures it. It cites Mrs Julia A Yeaple of Kingston New York praising restored appetite sleep and relief from long nervous issues after use. The pitch targets widespread sufferers and mentions a dollar price per bottle.
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Gottom
Dewid Kennedy
Julia A. Yeaple
Kingston
N.Y
Kennedy
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