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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1908
Page
1
A Polish worker Kapiseh was killed at Vermont Capper works in Pompanoosue after insulted by a coworker during a christening celebration. Twelve Polander suspects are in custody amid local robberies linked by some to the arrests.
A federation of Congregational churches met at Bethany Church in Montpelier to sever pastor Rev. J F Reed's relations as he resigns to join a Congregational church in Hyde Park Massachusetts. Churches present included Darre East Barre Berlin Northtel Pisingeld and Waterbury. Reed’s ministry concluded with his last Montpelier sermon yesterday and he will begin a trial at Conn on September 4 prior to a formal call.
Wilmington Delaware August 31 Alfred C Crozer prominent lawyer public demands General T Coleman Dupont to resign from the Republican national committee over his ties to an indicted trust Crozer calls Dupont refusal a menace to the party Crozer is author of a recent novel attacking Wall Street
In St. Paul Minnesota on August 31 Democratic candidate W J Bryan and his defeated rival Governor Johnson of Minnesota met at a railway station. After a conference they announced that all differences were buried and both would cordially support each other in their separate ambitions.
Bradford August 31 report shows Republican split over probate judge seat with B B Shett of Bradford district nominated over A Gleason of Thetford. Gleason also backed by independent Republicans while Democrats endorse him. Expected high turnout. Social notes mention Athena club gathering at Bugbee cottage with pink decor, boating, and a late corn roast event.
New Orleans August 31 fire yesterday afternoon swept three blocks in the commercial district destroying numerous houses and small factories. Originating near Willy and Chartres streets the blaze spread to Corinth and toward Royal street, causing an estimated loss of one to two million dollars before being checked. Firefighters, at a picnic, faced exploding whiskey barrels as warehouses filled with wines burned. Several firms including Central Glues Geo D Scott lighting Heidenbrock Levy Wales and others suffered damage.
Tokio reports the government issued a statement postponing the 1912 great fair to 1917 after a conference with fair commission officials. Officials cited heavy expenses and limited revival of industrial conditions, while promising a larger exposition in 1917 to pacify the public.
Atlantic City on August 25 observed a drinkless day as all 220 saloons and hotel bars closed for the measure. Police posted bulletins noting closures and a town without troops, while officials invoked Governor Forts threat to send troops if violations resumed. Cafe owners reported losses in food sales as patrons stayed away.
Talk of the Town notes Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Adams of Watertown Center visited the city today, joined by Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Abbott of Plainfield who were here yesterday. A social mention records Mrs. Dhirideem accompanying 1.0.0. Ta M. Arveillment at 14 North Main Street.
Barre Town will hold polling at East Barre Graniteville and South Barre locations. Voters will use the same ballot place as two years ago and cast ballots tomorrow under supervision of local officials.
Tonight ends a heated campaign between John W. Gordon Republican and George N. Tilden Democrat for the city seat in the Vermont house of representatives. Voters are urged to decide the local contest while state races center on Prouty’s lead over Burke with several minor candidates.
The final round in Chad the Marre Golf Afternoon saw Hutchinson triumph by three strokes amid tight play. Semifinal results featured Reid edging Hutchinson, with Milne also advancing. In the consolation, More defeated Gould as Reid, Milne, and others part of a windy Montpelier event. The ladies weekly tour crowned Mee Woodref winner with 56. matrimony notes include John Miller tied to Miss Ethel Bennett at Maple Grove and Phelias Loignon and Anna Duquette wed at St Sylvester in Craniteville.
Sennington August 31. Officials failed to post notices of election in the town of Stamford 12 days before the first Tuesday in September. As a result it will not be legal for Stamford voters to go to the polls this year to register their choice for state and county officers.
A local election notice urges Barre voters to elect George N Tilden for city representative. The piece argues he will represent all citizens, support an employers' nobility law, use sound judgment, and secure strong committee appointments in the 1908 General Assembly.
The Clan Fraser of Pawtucket R. 1 defeated Clan Gordon of Barre 81 to 59 on Saturday afternoon at South Main Street grounds to claim the Monroe challenge cup. Presentation and celebratory speeches followed in Miles Hall with bagpipe selections and songs as visiting players and locals joined the postgame program.
Mrs Cordania Kentt Islayton, wife of Alonzo C. Slayton, died at six this morning at their South Main Street home after a third paralytic shock suffered Wednesday night. Born in Woodbury in 1837, she was the mother of four children and survived by three sisters. The Slaytons moved from Calais to Plainfield then Barre, where they have lived 21 years. She was a prominent Eastern Star member and funeral services are set for 1:20 this Monday at their home with Rev C Gomer officiating.
At Caledonia Park on Saturday the Marre Rangers club held its annual plenie with about one hundred members and families. Angus orchestra provided music for dancing while a baseball game and several races offered entertainment. Winners included Shaples, Fowler, Mrs Forrest Shaples, Elsie Gorden, Christina Mitchell, Wineta Veale and Mary Harnie among others. A wrestling match between George Dinnie and Jack Wight ended in a draw.
perfect weather drew about 100 Eagle members and families to Highland Grove for Barre Eagles first annual picnic and field day. baseball featured a married men win by eight runs in five innings. racers included Mrs Garrity and Mrs Duma among others.
A general alarm from box 21 summoned Morse block firefighters to a second floor room where an oil stove tipped, spilling oil that ignited and scorched furniture. A drapery caught fire, but crews using hand chemicals and a chemical engine halted the blaze. Open alarm circuit failed earlier, broken wire found today.
Lucelia Robinson, 11, wife of Ernest Robinson of 8 South Main Street, died after taking carbolic acid during a melancholic spell. Neighbors note prior attempts. husband found her in the doorway and she cried I have done it. Dr. Jackson attributed the death to ingested poison. Survived by husband, father Jerome Irish, Brooklyn Street, one brother Charles, and sister Florence Irish. Funeral arrangements pending.
Miss Bessie Kemp and Miss Margaret Leslie, two Montpelier young ladies, were riding in East Montpelier when their horse stumbled descending a steep hill and fell, throwing both from the carriage. Miss Leslie suffered a broken left arm above the elbow, but both continued to Montpelier for care.
Carlo Brusa was arrested by Officer Hamel for breach of the peace following an alleged assault on Tempo Belli on Blackwell street. Belli was stitched for a gash near the eye and head bruising. Brusa appeared before Judge Scott, bailed at $200 for Wednesday city court, with Argelo Bianchi supplying bail.
Early Saturday night Montpelier firemen responded to a small fire at 14 River Street in the Montpelier section. Occupants Mire Damno van and Phetra Stuad were home. the blaze began in the kitchen area but was swiftly controlled with extinguishers. Damage judged minor and no injuries reported.
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