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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1908
Page
4
The Barre Daily Times reports an average daily circulation of 4,750 for the week ending Saturday, the paper’s highest paid circulation among dailies in the section. It notes various local gossip and court news while touching on Massachusetts politics and the thread price trend amid a trust battle.
An expert cautions that metropolitan papers confuse quarrying and masons hiring in Barre. Negotiations between cutters and employers differ from quarrymen talks, as two related but separate industries. The note urges accurate headlines to reflect distinct realities and references harmful misperceptions. A separate item mentions the night riding effects on Kentucky tobacco.
The text warns that violence and lawlessness drive Kentucky families from their farms to nearby states. Many farmers migrate across the Ohio River, taking skills and labor with them, leaving exhausted lands behind and reducing Kentucky’s wealth. Some families may never return, reshaping the state’s citizenship and future prosperity.
Brattleboro resident James Hooker writes April 9 1908 asserting he seeks no political office and will not run for town moderator while noting differing opinions in Brattleboro about Senate election He states his support for Governor Roe Tor if he were a candidate and defends his public stance without aligning to any other office.
The Northfield News discusses Mr. Plamley seeking another Congress term, praising his qualifications, experience, and potential to support progressive legislation. It notes strong local sentiment for retirement of Col. Haskins after extended service and suggests Rutland should correct misstatements about Plamley’s prospects and platform.
Frederick Levi Grant and Mise Senn Mabel Hateh were united in marriage last night at the bride’s sister’s home on Central Street, officiated by Rev. Uraner Metzger. Only a few relatives attended due to the bride’s brother’s condition. Randolph and his wife will reside with his parents for the present as they begin their life together.
South Cabot L and Houghton with Hillis Leonard were in Wells River last week Mrs Hattie Wood visited Mont to be doctored for a wi Miétie Ennis finished work at WL Southwick's and returned home Cora Kennedy of Orange was at W C Southwick's Wednesday and Thursday Alford Paquin and daughter Minnie of Peaciam at C Lambertor's for a few days HH Moree and W C Southwick attended the road commissioners meeting at Montpelier Tuesday Eidhria Whesler returned home after a two works visit here with her sister Mrs Ernest Adar George Gapp of Newton MA returned home after a week's visit with his daughter Mrs Ellie Leonard The party at C E Scribner's Friday lane was attended by over 50 sickened by weather more were adorned We were see Sua in dancing muste bel hae by Be neal Prok neh Cake tore foe were nerved
From Philadelphia to Baltimore and New Haven, Yale defeated Tufts 9 to 1 while Boston Nationals beat Lancaster 10 to 4. Baltimore hosted New York Americans in a 4 to 3 contest, and Philadelphia Nationals routed the Americans 8 to 0.
D F Davie promotes a health cure at Dr Howards, claiming relief from dyspepsia, liver and bowel issues with a guaranteed refund if no improvement. The scheme advertises a sip of some tonic at five cents and asserts efficacy from a prominent physician’s support.
Seven of seven from Washi returned this night while visiting other plats on their return sheet race. Miss Alles and Miss French from East Bethel visit for weeks, Mr. Duncan employed by Woodbury Co boards at John Parrott's. Barre visit. Austin Gillette, former resident of town, now in Bra slenagh reports. Dr. Holtik's daughter Edith Gileon Seiprerin’s front room expansion and new tenement plan. Roy Stearns, son of Stearns, gains work and plans to spend time in the area with his wife. Springfield note: one of the contests, two candidates were initiated, and a lively meeting followed with terments, Senator Dillingham courteous, orange men gathering, Capitol visit.
Spring term of the public schools in Barre Town began this week with twenty six pupils present. Most teachers retired except two, Lina Miller and Ernest. a meeting occurred at Upper Websterville school house despite a storm. Substitutes taught grammar. district schools kept grounds open. discussions favored centralizing Wheaton and Cobble Hill schools and building a union facility near the Cobble Hill creamery. A whist party was planned for Unity Hall on May 1st.
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