21 Jan 1903
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Newspaper
The Vermont Watchman
Location
Montpelier, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1903
Page
1
A catalog of ladies and men's wear including pleeced union suits at 49 cents each, buffalo fleeced shirts and drawers at 75 cents, 12 dozen flannelette night robes priced 1.00 to 1.25, wool waists at 1.98 to close, 10 dozen knit under skirts with silk crochet edges, blankets at 40 cents a pair, outing flannels by piece, 40 inch cotton by web in multiple colors, and eiderdown dressing sacques in all sizes priced at 1.50 each.
Highest cash prices paid for hides skins pelts and tallow. Fancy prime dairy skins clean drawn prime net hides 6 1 2 cents per pound prime rendered tallow 5 cents per pound. Peck Bros 60 Malin Street Montpelier VT for sale now milesi cons J FE Benjamin Montpoller VT.
The National Life Insurance Company held its annual meeting for policy holders and directors in this city. Directors Charles Dewey William P Dillingham Dr W Seward Webb and John G Me Cullough whose terms expired were re elected. Ex Gov W W Stickney of Ludlow was elected a director to fill the vacancy caused by James C Houghton’s death. The old board of officers was re elected and Fred A Howland was chosen as counsel to succeed the late Hiram A Huse. Most of the board attended the meeting.
An advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets that promise to stop cough and work off a cold in one day with a no cure no pay offer. The price is 250. The copy emphasizes rapid relief and a money back guarantee.
The Granite Manufacturers Association in Barre discussed a proposed agreement requiring workers to be hired only by member manufacturers. The section passed 45 to 28 amid strong opposition, especially from Montpelier members. Critics warn of conspiracy and possible exits by 20 to 30 firms. The issue, along with semi monthly wages and ownership questions, remains with joint committees.
Jan 15 Whiting report shows a decayed unhealthy pig raised by Mr. Brown caused fatal pork poisoning. Lean dark meat prepared as head cheese led to Dr Colby's illness and the Brown family funeral at Whiting Congregational church marks the tragedy.
The notice offers help for winter needs with a wide range of stoves and ranges, surfaces or boilers installed on short notice, and skilled workmen for prompt repairs, aiming to keep customers prepared for cold weather.
Senator William P. Dillingham returned from Washington as Vermont debates the omnibus statehood bill. Local news notes Bailey remains ill with fever, Spiro mourns his mother, and Tracy shows improvement. A glee club concert and a Seminary basketball game are announced, while cold readings report thirty below morning and twenty five below downtown.
The 16 inch rifle built at Water View arsenal at a cost of a quarter million dollars was tested Saturday at Sandy Hook proving ground by the U S ordnance board. The gun fired three times with a 2400 pound projectile and performed admirably, surpassing expectations as experts assess bore expansion after the blast.
Forty guests gathered at Mr and Mrs Henry Fifield home on Saturday for a farewell party for Mr and Mrs L W Shedd. Guests arrived in an array of costumes from colonial to immigrant, with lively performances and songs. The evening saw humor and merriment as a vanished pack of cards disrupted games.
State Superintendent W E Ranger explains new law affecting third grade certificates in Vermont. He notes the change requires annual re examinations for third grade holders teaching in graded schools, while first and second grade holders receive extended relief. The measure, aimed at raising certification standards, may impact 75 to 80 of about 6 000 statewide teachers.
Principal Davenport releases a statement denying that the hazing victim was hired as a spy or informer by the faculty. He notes the student community’s unwritten code of silence and emphasizes the victim’s pity, while acknowledging one student confessed and accepted a temporary suspension.
John Marshall Harlow born Cornish New Hampshire March 7 1887 died in Windsor after a battle with a fatal disease that began in August. He endured multiple surgeries including amputation above the knee and hospital care at Mary Fletcher. Surviving are four sons Will Elsworth George Marshall and Frank Edwin. He was a machinist by trade and a Mason.
Concord Mass January 20 Dr Harry O Thompson a government employee who faced a fine for alleged crudity in killing cattle afflicted with hoof and mouth disease withdrew his appeal refused to pay the fine and was jailed A writ of habeas corpus from the United States Court was served and the Agriculture department will take action promptly.
East Hardwick January 20 Farmers' meetings arranged for next week by the State board of agriculture will be held in Rochester Monday evening and today forenoon, Barnard Wednesday, Bridgewater Corners Thursday, Perchville Friday. Dr H D Holton and Walter K Ranger are expected to attend and address the meetings. Board members will speak at each session.
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