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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1908
Page
4
A local gathering hosted by Davy Foster in Hartington featured analysis of the Republican and Democratic prospects for vice presidency. Congressman Sher praised John W. Gordon for his pivotal campaign finale speech, noted for its clarity and cohesiveness.
The article critiques the need for public honesty in health matters and warns against underplaying or exaggerating health risks. It highlights the duty of health officials to be frank about epidemics, contaminated water, and adulterated food, while avoiding public alarm.
A special meeting of the Central Labor Union of Batre and yielnity is set for Wednesday evening at Nichols Brook, 10 o'clock sharp. State branch officials will discuss important business. President I. Haffmire and Organizer Philip M. So Harvess will address the gathering, preceded by the phrase On to Montpelier.
A Vermont convention recount notes the large turnout of 379 delegates, lively orations for Haskins and Plume, and cheers for Roosevelt and Taft. The piece records contest dynamics, key county picks, and a humorous moment as Sherm Evarts struggles with dentures during a nomination speech.
City council met amid reports on Peoples Heating and Power pipe extension on North Main to Third Street. Gas firm delays further laying. special meeting set for seven tonight to decide. Park issues include corn stand permit denial and park crowd management. repairs noted at bandstand seats. Permits granted to move a small building. other building work discussed. sewer extension and sidewalk orders read.
The town council considered building permits for W H Ward, W T Taylor, L J Bolster, FE Golds bury, John Scampini, and A G Tay on various streets and voted to refer C Prattini s permit for further aldermanic investigation while granting others. Harvey of Montpelier visited on business as Mrs Viola Hemie reported a Molly s Falls telephone outage.
A Montpelier social page notes Mra Riward Emmons born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Emmons and Miss Alice Butler of Quincy attends Arm strong Cochran wedding. Miss Josephine M Pierce of Chelsea heads to St Andrews Priory Honolulu to teach voice and music with Mrs Florence Shipman. Major E W Halford visits Montpelier from St Albans with Mason & Stone. The reception features refreshments and Montpelier Military Band.
The Fish Man reports an excellent catch of Pike, Lake Trout, Eels, Sword Fish, Halibut, Mackerel, Cod, White Fish, Sea Trout, Flounders and a camera. A fresh shipment of Watermelons, Peaches, Cantaloupes, Plums, Lemons, Oranges and Bananas arrives. For picnics, a line of Cookies and Sardines is available with other goods.
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