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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1909
Page
4
The Barre area reports a 5115 daily circulation for Barre Daily Times in the week ending Saturday. Montpelier granite firms win a $15000 contract to supply city hall stone, signaling a new phase for local industry. A Vermont seminary notes a growing endowment of 105000 as it marks forty years, while a Paris banker’s pearls in a grave prompt reflections on wealth and vanity.
The piece notes unrest within the Democratic Party with a member of Congress challenging William Jennings Bryan after years of supporting him. It questions Bryan’s right to dictate party direction, suggesting he has steered the party to defeat repeatedly and faces backlash for that influence.
The text argues that resistance by lenders and the emergence of independence within the party indicate growing disenchantment with one-man rule. It cites a Congress member's remarks on a tavis debate as evidence of a broader shift, suggesting millions of people are rethinking party leadership.
A refined ceremony united Donelda Macarthur daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Macarthur of Graniteville with the late Rev. Alexander Marr of Pakenham Ontario on a Wednesday in Graniteville. The bride wore white lingerie dress with lace and tulle veil, carried white roses, and emerald ring. Attendants included Miss May Stuart, and groom’s man Mr. J. L. Nicol. Gifts came from local church groups and friends. attendees included dignitaries from Prescott and Montreal.
Atmos of Montpelier gains a monthly pension increase to $24 from April. M. Mer, district organizer for the state AFL and secretary, notes four locals organized in Montpelier since January. A Barre Montpelier joint union of musicians is proposed as a new Barre-Moote Peller local. The convention discusses charter reroll and a preference for joint locals. An arm injury to George Hiskine, 6, at the Union Station area is described after a wrestling incident. Election officers for Vermont Elections Medical Society are named, with Jo Moore president and K Templeton treasurer.
The Boston Transcript mourns Edward Everett Hale, United States Senate chaplain, noted preacher, editor and public speaker. It calls him the city’s finest Puritan, a powerful force in American life, and his life a complete testament to faith and service.
The Spanish steamer Antonio Lopez ran aground on a sand beach near Sire Te with a crew of 235. Jettered shots and rockets aided rescue of the crew at Woodcliff Point while the ship rested on the beach awaiting shore landings as seas subsided. Most of the crew were from Halen and Spanipo, with hopes the vessel would proceed to New York after temporary repairs.
An extraordinary council in Constantinople debated Crete evacuation as Great Britain Russia France and Italy consider postponing withdrawal to ease Turkish concerns. The Porte instructed Rifast Pacha to issue a circular detailing Turkey’s stance while Vienna papers warned of potential warlike moves amid the A League standings report shows Detroit and New York scores in a separate note.
Report from Chicago and Washington notes Army engineers assessing a pronounced canal obstacle. Lieutenant Colonel H Fraeles states no gate is planned at the Soo lock, replacing with two smaller locks and a new maneuver to permit vessel passage. National League standings are briefly referenced amid the technical discussion.
East Calais and Marshfield residents such as Mr and Mrs George Wheler Glenn Burnham and family and Mrs Myra Ainworth visited town throughout the week Several others including Arthur George Duane and Mrs Levi Wheeler attended church events and a local funeral A note mentions a diphtheria case for Arthur Clark and a statewide oil commemoration at the Sara site with local attendance.
Fourteen of the twenty six applicants for the secretary position undergo a state department examination in Washington on June 11. The group includes several older candidates and a few expected to be reassigned.
The line features high quality suits in standard colors with fine tailoring at strong value. Prices shown include $10.00 value suits at 4.93 and $12.50 value suits at 7.98, with other value levels ranging up to 22.50 and 14.93.
An advertisement notes a manufacturers outlet selling quality shoes at lower prices. It claims to buy for less and pass savings to customers with newest styles. Men’s and women’s high and low shoes priced at 3 dollars and more, plus boys and misses shoes at two dollars. See new arrivals tomorrow.
Montpelier plans for new city hall proceed with granite from Wetmore Morse and Boutwell Milne Varnum quarries. John G Sargent will oversee the project as 6000 cubic feet of granite is quarried and shaped. Front and side blocks will be hammered dark Barra granite for pedestals arches and entrance to create a handsome open facade.
Four stomach trouble sufferers report relief after using Dr King's New Life Pills. They note improved digestion, appetite, energy, and vigor as stomach liver and kidneys function better. Price 25 cents at Red Cross Pharmacy.
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