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Newspaper

Barre Evening Enterprise

Location

Barre, Vermont, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1898

Page

4

Local notes from multiple towns a busy day in the region

A patchwork of short items from Turlington, Ramlolph, Bethel and Graniteville covers visits, travel, new births, retirements, and community events.

Large Bittern Shot by Local Rifleman Near Miln Street

Charles Tograhain spotted a large bird overhead while hoeing and brought it down with a precise shot. The worn bittern, later identified as a very large specimen, measures a four foot wingspan and a six inch beak. George A. Houston plans to stuff it and display it in his Miln Street store.

Charles Tograhain George A. Houston North Milnstreet Mar Houston Hus

Reception at Hedding Methodist Church Welcomes Atwater Couple

The Hedding Methodist Church held a reception in the church lecture room for Rev and Mrs Atwater. Ministers from nearby churches attended with wives. A quartet performed followed by a vocal solo, and both pastors spoke warmly. An elaborate repast accompanied by chocolates completed the evening. Mention of sewing and dressmaking lessons advertised nearby.

Hedding Rey Mrs. Alwinter J. A. Sherbane Fdr Northrop Rey JA

On the Cornergang Asserting Street Fights Over Rail Crossings

In a Central Park meeting the On the Corner gang debated railroad gates and street safety. The Inspector pledged to push for cross safeguards while denouncing outsiders and planning a depot fountain project as a crowd exits toward the ten o clock train.

Howland Brown Central Park Gang of Kickers Barre Milroad Kickers Depot Square Phittsburgh Indorses Sul Williamstown Spain

Narrow Escape on Central Vermont Bridge

A man named George Loranger nearly drowned yesterday at the Stevens branch after his hat fell into the river. While drunk and sitting on bridge 13, he jumped into the cold muddy water to retrieve it, drifting downstream. several stone cutters nearby witnessed his struggle as he went under repeatedly.

Dunier George Loranger Stevens Branch Loranger Bridge 13 Central Vermont Railroad

Garden tools listed for sale at Jackman Block

Yard essentials include rakes hoes spading forks lawn mowers and garden hose offered at Jackman Block with brief item display and prices not shown.

Drowning Attempt Narrowly Averted Near River

Witnesses reported a man attempting to swim or vanish into the river. Several youths ran home to alert parents, but a bystander pulled him from the water before harm occurred. He was last seen sitting on a log by the river, shivering as water dripped from him.

Death of Angus McIver After Quarry Explosion Tragedy

The injuries of Angus McIver after a quarry explosion proved fatal yesterday afternoon. He died after nearly five hours of suffering with a crushed face and a badly broken right arm. McIver leaves a wife and children and carried an accident policy for 1500. Other workers suffered injuries but survived, including Norman McDonald with a broken arm and burns, and Donald W. McDonald who was seriously burned. The cause of the blast remains a mystery as relatives and workers offer conflicting statements.

Angus MeIver Yesternoon Hayes Ile McIver Williamstown Thomas Short C.F. Camp London Melver Norman McDonald Neal Melger Donald W. McDonald Eyexine Enterisk McDonald’s House Mcdonalds McDonald Angus Melver

Barre Street Plan Set For May Hearing

City street commissioners of Barre announce a public hearing on May 11 1898 at 1 p m in the City Council Room to consider laying out a street across L J Bolster Dalbeer land from Washington Street easterly to cemetery land and to award land damages. hearing to inspect the premises and assess public necessity.

L. J. Bolster Said Barre City of A.D FT. Curlen Joan W. McDonand Parkenson

Paper Misjudged by Natives in First Contact Narratives

An article recounts how savage peoples view paper as cloth at first contact. Kongo travelers warn against sharpers while natives in Queens land test a dropped newspaper as clothing and tear it, proving paper’s poor value to them.

Queensland Australia Pearson's Weekly

No Decision Reached as Aldermen Fail to Agree on Water

The city council held an executive session with C. L. Goodhue and N. D. Phelps to discuss water policy. They wrangled over condemnation versus a commission appraisal and failed to reach a conclusion. Mayor Gordon indicated a commission may be appointed and the city would pay about 100,000 for the plant.

C. L. Goodhue N. D. Phelps Gordon Goodhue Eventua Ent Terraise Walker

Williams Typewriter For sale by dealer

A Williams typewriter advertised as the best machine made with strong construction, manifest and visible writing features, direct inker, no ribbon jams, advertised for sale by a dealer.

Notice: H Arthur Camp Seeks Contact Options

H Arthur Camp of 46 Washington Street, City Agent, invites calls or a mailed card for contact.

Washington St

Breakfast cereals and fruits for perfect nourishment

Readers learn from Mrs. S T Rorer in The Ladies' Home Journal that cereals and fruits should form the breakfast base to support muscular action heat brain work and nourishment. She urges thorough cooking and mastication and warns against raw starches and quick swallowing that cause intestinal indigestion.

S. T. Rorer Ladies’ Home Journal

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