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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1908
Page
4
A garbled OCR page mentions White House connections, a Vermont crime deterrent law, medical sample pills leading to a death in Holyoke, mass distribution disputes, and political figures like Fletcher Proctor and Brattleboro’s James I Hooker. It mixes sport, politics, and crime with unclear dates and locations.
Refusal by Governor Proctor to seek the United States Senate in coordination with the legislature’s election removes one of the two leading possibilities. Most observers consider Proctor and Governor G. S. Page as the strongest candidates, with Proctor’s popularity and tenure building solid support.
The article details a career path in the railroad industry from clerk and time-keeper to traveling freight agent and general freight roles. It highlights the ascent of a junior official, Barnap, who after 184 years in service, attains assistant general freight agent and is seen as a model for ambitious railroad officials seeking advancement.
The passage outlines General Darling a Vermont figure born in Corinth in 1864, Dartmouth graduate, railroad service, law studies at Boston University, taught criminal law, and military service. It notes roles in the Sone of Veterans, 6th regiment leadership, and service in the Spanish American War, culminating in a general rank and earlier United States marshal tenure.
In Rutland Vermont on April 6 the county court jury found a liquor dealer not guilty after a lengthy, tumultuous 19 hour deliberation. The case involved accusations of selling intoxicating liquor to a miner from Castleton area. The jury faced strident attempts to impanel a new jury for related charges. Sheriff and local officials moved to search half the town for witnesses.
The note describes Midiooms growing weary of objections by Nu and Mmetomm, hinting at a plan to drown children if they oppose. The fragment suggests tense domestic conflict and a dangerous resolution.
Wording Wells will ring in town this evening George Cutler spent Sunday in Middlesex visiting Mieter Mrs Cooley Harley Martin and aay Farnham Yesterday Bethel to deliver span of Lorges Maud Wylin has returned to Williams town after visiting her aunt Whitcher J F Robbins was taken seriously ill with smart trouble Saturday morning and is not yet able to be out Dr Stickney of Barre was in town the morning to see Mrs O B Fifield who is ill with heart trouble Rev Wi Wy Taile of the Poopiss ehureh Montpelier hed in the Evangelical Church in this Village Sunday afternoon Miss Netile Serakie and Miss Katherine Mathieson Barre were guests at the Pane of A G Whiteher last Wednesday and Thursday Merle Clark was home over Sunday from Barre and with hie father and Lynn went to Calais and ate snow anger with relatives Ray Tilloteen and his sister Miss Beulah were in Barre Sunday evening to attend pottaes ie ene in progress there The Universalist society has elected E W Sibley and C S Dudley to engage pastors for the church Lines Inst fall has no service at the church no the repairs to the building took so much money that there was none left to pay for a preacher
A humorous montage of snippets and quips from a crowded venue features playful insults and witty lines. It quotes critics and observers from various publications, noting reactions to a diverse set of performers and artworks amid a bustling crowd.
Williamstown residents report illnesses and recoveries with measles quarantines for Miss Eile Whitney and updates on everyday visits. Mary Daly plans a stay with her parents, Miss Sadie Wilson visits Michigan friend George Holden, Nellie Daly returns from White River Junction, and neighbors Brockway and Bushey move into new and vacated homes as spring activities begin.
In Bladensburg a merchant dozing in his shop woke to a girl with a pitcher asking for molasses. He complained no one in Bladensburg could answer but me, in a weary tone, after a half opened eye and a yawn.
A garbled passage from the New Orleans Times-Democrat alludes to a romantic dispute and public perception of debt. Names and concrete details are unclear, but the text hints at a prompt retort, questions of ownership, and social judgment surrounding a relationship.
The item compiles varied references from local figures and events: Relst of Manheim and Patins claim voting continuity since 1875. Tilaan Ford of Salem plans gifting gold watches valued at 125 dollars to 39 close friends. Samuel Yourisos of Pritton backs Roosevelt in race issues. A Montana-based figure near No. 44 W. G. Conrad is linked to Democratic vice-presidential speculation. a Mount Vernooi church scene involves actor Otte Bkinner and pastor Charles KR. Skinger. The piece names a multi-generational War-era family in Sangerville, and notes satirical pieces from the Loudba Spectator. A fragmentary London government note mentions John Burng and carrier relations, ending with stray local reflections.
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