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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1908
Page
4
A patchwork of statements covers Vermont politics religious notes and transport lore. The Knickerbocker Trust receiver Ide faces a disputed 875000 fee while a Oklahoma bill targets Indian sign graffiti. Dr Pearsons’ gift to Pomona College ties to a Montpelier seminary fundraising push and Vermont weighs auto rail coexistence amid highway policy debates.
Republican voters in Barre will elect eighteen delegates and alternates tonight at 7:30 in City Hall to attend the Republican state convention in Burlington on April 20 and the second district convention in Montpelier on April 28. The caucus may offer a presidential preference with Hughes of New York likely strongest among voters.
The Hinesburg Railroad to connect Hinesburg with Burlington has repeatedly been proposed with scant ground truth. Promoters claim $10,000 from Hinesburg will secure construction, backed by local officials, but skepticism remains given past delays and bankrupt concerns. Citizens are urged to weigh risks versus potential commuting benefits and costs.
Notable attendees include Rev. A. W. Ford of West Knopburg a vocal evangelist praised for his conversion work. Frank Lewis, once seeking Jesus in Granville, now serves as secretary of the conference and presiding elder of St. Johnsbury district. The Hedding church choir led by Richard Bradley enhances services with solos duets and quartets. Secretary Lewis sale from delegate race described as generous while seeking peace. Young People's Meeting Sunday at 3 20 pm at Hed ding Methodist church invites all youths with Prof. Mill and Dr Brushingham slated to speak. Elective presiding elders debate records show a substitute motion for election and three per vacancy proposal prevailing.
A large audience heard Prof STI and Brunkingham discuss universal Go's Call and the Christian path to lead others to faith. The talk linked trials, prayer, conscience, and Bible themes to deepen religious interest as many responded seeking closer relation with God. Friday night Rev Fred T. Hallston spoke on gospel power in India, outlining missionary needs and outcomes.
Vermont has paid 40,000 for cattle tied to tuberculous claims over the past nine months. The owners are generally conceded to deserve compensation, though concerns about test methods persist. The Northfield News editorialized that better testing could yield safer, more effective results without reducing health safeguards.
Barre churches plan Easter observances with visiting ministers from Vermont Methodist and Presbyterian conferences. Morning and evening services feature special anthems, solos by Geo Grant and Fred Whittier, and varied organ preludes and hymns.
A long list of Easter week religious events fills local venues. St Monica’s Church, Church of the Wood Shepherd, and Universalist groups host services, baptisms, rosaries, catechism, and special music. Notable participants include violinist Ara Shelton of Montpelier and Rev. Taylor of Mooers. Sunday and weekday schedules cover mass, Holy Communion, prayers, and a theatrical Bible program.
London reports there is no truth in a U S claim that the Prince of Wales will visit Washington after attending the Quebec tercentenary celebration next August. The prince plans no Washington stop and will instead focus on other engagements.
Easter: specials lure shoppers with extraordinary styles. Visit the store for coats, skirts, belts, neckwear, handkerchiefs, and ribbons. Saturday sale features 15c rib top hose at 12 1 2c, half case of Mercerized hose in all sizes, and 19c hose from 25c.
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