Barre Daily Times Excerpts and Vermont Political Snippets
A 1908 Barre Daily Times column covers weekly circulation notes, Vermont politics, and local chatter. It notes Wednesay through Friday publication, references to Proctor and Waterbury delegations, and remarks on figures like Hetty Green, Moran, Plumley, and Fleetwood. It mentions Chittenden County state attorney candidates and Vermont congressional dynamics, plus fashion notes and a sale on 25-cent hose.
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Chittenden County
P. M. Page
J. W. Page
T. B. Hopkins
B. M. Horton
J. P. Ladi
Hu 2
Shaw
M.S. Vilas
F. GO. Webster
Hurlington
BP. M. Page
Walle
Jericho
Chittenden
Vermont
Washington
Rutland
Car crash distressing incident near Claremont N1
A Burnington group chased and struck a woman in Claremont N1 this week. They stopped to help, summoned a doctor, and arranged the injured woman’s care while officials assess her injuries. The report argues the incident challenges auto owners’ regard for others on the road.
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Xulomoumuste
Tonrieta
Burnington
Claremont
N. 1
Martin
Another School Year Closed in Barre Progress
The Barre community celebrates the completion of another school year. Officials and instructors, aided by city support and superintendent leadership, join in praise of the system’s growth and the moral backing of the public, municipal, and educational figures involved.
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Barre
Yeowrous Appeari
Ruids
Ali Heee Baye
Ile
Inks Dyery Howe
Ayytem
Barre's Ackad Ayalom Growth Strengthens Public Influence
The article asserts that the strongest influence on community life is public opinion, surpassed only by home life. It lauds Barre's Ackad Ayalom for improving yearly, using school support as a solution to ongoing societal problems, and urges continued backing and appreciation for contributors to progress.
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Barre
Thetandard
Alfaire
Unions in New Bedford Require Practical Tests for Applicants
Three local carpenters and joiners unions in New Bedford have formed a joint examining committee. Applicants must pass a practical workmanship test with 15 to 20 problems to gain membership, aiming to protect workers and align with contractors who support the move. The measure narrows the gap between efficient and inefficient workers and could raise dues and public confidence.
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Ood
Carpenters and Joiners
New Bedford
Roministee
Joyere
Boston
Weekly Pay Law Enforcement Fight by Railways
The Central Vermont Railway faces weekly wage obligations under a state law, with officials testifying that the law forces pay on a weekly basis. An attorney explains efforts to identify all employees covered, pressuring railroads to comply and noting resistance from corporate counsel.
Weekly payment law critique on Central Vermont Railway affair
An account discusses the weekly payment provision and tax compliance involving the Central Vermont Railway Company. It notes perceived political influence around Governor candidates Zed Stanton and George H. Prouty, urging the legal stance and enforcement of wage and corporation laws amid the case in state courts.
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Central Vermont Railway Company
Becawe
Central
Zed
Stanton
George H. Prouty
Sunday Services and Sermon Topics Up for Local Churches
A list of sermon themes and service times across area churches. The Congregational Church with Rev Don ald Frazer from Berlin offers morning and evening services. Universalist Church holds a baccalaureate class sermon by Rev Dr Dearborn. St Monica’s hosts children's mass and parish mass. Methodist Episcopal and First Baptist schedule morning and evening worships with children talks and Bible school. North Barre mission and Knights of Pythian memorial service are noted along with midweek prayer and Woman's Missionary events.
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Fay
Coe
Universalist Church
Goddard Seminary
Dr. Dearborn
St. Monica’s Church
Clebrant
Mee Kenna
BE. T
Oray
Ropary
Methodist Episcopal Ak Gee
Thayer
Permon
Christian Education
Ible Phooamt
North Barre
Mission
Corver South Main
Second Streets
Junior League
Worth Ligue
First Baptist Church
Fos Thief Star
Christian Endeavor
Ouhjeeks
Knights of Pythian
Opp Mer
Keith Avenue
Birthday of the Star Spangled Banner Held by Barre Woman
A Barre woman urges unfurling the flag for June 4 birthday anniversary of the United States banner. She links the flag to liberty, equality, and protection through wars from the Revolutionary War to the Spanish-American War, noting its display abroad and in Alaska and Puerto Rico. Emma A. LaPotat signs.
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Barre
Stara and Stripes
Alaska
Zele
Porto Rico
Hawaiian
Emma A. LaPotat
Loyal Granite Mountain lodge plans Sunday church meeting
Members of the Loyal Granite Mountain lodge will meet in our hall at 10 a.m. Sunday June 14 to attend church. They are asked to wear aprons and white gloves and will be joined by the Victor lodge and the Odd Fellows in a march to the church led by the elective secretary.
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Loyal
Granite Mountain Lodge
Victor Lodge
Odd Fellows
Pressed Ham Loaf and Fresh Produce at Local Farm Stand
A Vermonte poultry farmer brings in splendid looking poultry this morning and urges early buying as items will sell fast. The ad promotes fresh potatoes from gardens and urges customers to order a perk today.
Republican Caucus Notice at City Hall on Thureda 1908
Republicans and el Harré voters are summoned to city hall on Thureda September 16, 1908 at 7:50 for selecting eight delegates nine alternates to attend the convention to nominate a candidate for governor and other state officers and to elect a city committee for Pena es Tite ward. G. Howland is city chairman and H. W. Scott secretary.
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Thureda
Tate
Pena Es Tite
Gs .G. Howland
H. W. Scott
Robbers Kill Five and Steal in Raid
In a violent raid described with limited clarity, gunfire and chaos left five people dead as assailants targeted a customs office. The incident involved intruders breaking in and taking valuables before fleeing the scene.
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France
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Vermont Marbie Company
Allway Company
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Central Vermont Railway
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Central Vermont
Wittera
Savings Bank and Trust Company
Barre, Vermont
Oldest Bank For Savings
Peoples National Bank
Worthen
Barre, VI
Graditeville
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Republican Caucus
L. B. Dodge
Worthen Block
Keith Avexue
Tom Hapolite
Im Becape
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Aasees Eines
Mascott
the Barre
W. F. Shepard
Abbot
Daily Times
Averill Mills
L. A. Averill
South Main Street
E. A. Drown
Main St
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