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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1908
Page
4
A rhymed glance at local politics hints Monro Republicans fracture over a county senator race. Barre City Waterbury Record notes Barre could find a Montpelier man if given a chance. A separate theatre incident spurs safety talk on exits and potential gas lighting needs.
The Barre granite trade exchange notes a severe monthly toll among workers with the deaths of Joseph M Brault Frank Irks and John A Martinson. Editors recall the impact as the death angel cuts deeply into the local industry.
A trio of young Barre granite manufacturers rise as leaders in local industry and politics. The Morrisville Messenger reports Frederick G. Whetwood and Frederick G. Fleetwood announce Republican bids for Vermont’s First District seat, while Foster and Fish remain rivals. Fleetwood enters with strong county support, though late entry could be a handicap.
East Calais residents are listed in a succession of brief notices detailing moves visits and engagements. Names include Emery Marsh Mien Ge Sandacy and many more with travelers to Montpelier Barre Chelsea Hard Hick and Rutland. The column records everyday movements and social visits across surrounding towns.
Unclaimed letters list from Barre post office for the week ending June 4 1908 includes numerous names such as Tra R Abbey Arthur Bri A B Carpenter and Willie Coutts among others. Several women with titles Mrs appear in the roster alongside initials and surnames indicating potential correspondence awaiting pickup.
East Barre attendees plan a whist party with a chain and cake to be served Friday evening at the Rebekah lodge venue in East Barre.
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