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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1908
Page
4
The piece sketches Vermont campaigns with Taft lore and tales of past battles. Lamoliie county backs a candidate for Congress as drive toward the district convention intensifies. Vermont party gatherings unfold in Barre Burlington and Montpelier ahead of the fall election, with Republicans shaping the closings and other parties lining up.
The Barre Democrats gave G Herbert Pape a handsome send off. The event is expected to spur his Vermont bid as a delegate-at-large to the national Democratic convention to be held in Deaver next month. Pape is a leading Vermont Democrat and is considered highly qualified for the post.
Vermont's interest grows in Taft's presidential bid due to his father's birth in Townshend and a hoped near-connection to the Green Mountain State. The community notes a symbolic link that could enhance Monard's profile as a regional candidate.
A historical note praises youth interest in birds, noting 169 entrants and 34 to 48 winners in a local contest. It urges widespread cultivation of ornithology in Vermont, stressing early education and appreciation of nature to nurture observation and study habits.
Local notes report Dr and Mrs Thaler visiting Luther Wheeler and Mrs Cage leaving for Warren Michigan for summer. Rev Dr Hausen visits Myre Semprey. John Wishlen attends American Association of Retired Engineers in Atlantic City. a ladder accident injures a worker. a wanderer named Stevens is returned to Waterbury after a break at the state hospital. A. Z. Cross, Civil War veteran, buried in Green Mountains after return from Bennington soldiers home. Henry Bowers pleads guilty to intoxication. acting pastor at First Baptist concludesHis tenure and plans rest.
The article describes a new nature study program in St. Johnsbury highlighting the benefits of engaging pets and juveniles in related contests. It notes plans to extend similar juvenile contests to other plates of the state, though details are tentative.
Taft remains the expected Republican nominee with strong claims to the presidency and broad credentials in leadership and stamina. George H. Promty is named as the standard bearer in the upcoming member election, and D. J. Foster wins a digital victory by defeating Frank L. Fish, while James Brock is endorsed as New York’s national committeeman candidate.
Veldene’s Randolph aims to restructure its economy with the Sargent Mig Co. of Castleton moving to Randolph and consolidating at Osgood Prouty Co. doubling the last ness, while local dairies and farms in the rich Vermont farming region bolster output to meet weekly milk demand as factories remain busy and hire more workers.
Plainfield social news lists residents visiting relatives and traveling, with neighbors in Barre Cabot Font Calais Lyndonville Montpelier and Lisbon. It mentions a June 17 wedding in Barre, alumni exercises at Goddard in Barre, a kitchen shower for Fiore Remix, and a village funeral with Rev Perrie Visk officiating.
Nutting and EB Leavitt aided the town in a community effort while Mr and Mrs Lombard celebrated an anniversary with guests including Arch Nye of Barre. A sermon by P J Pisk read by Luther Stinteon preceded an elaborate collation. The Lombards received several gifts as a local meeting on June 22 was noted for its business importance.
A fragmented OCR note presents quirky phrases about time and punishment, mentioning a Spartan and a drawing out of a year. The readable text hints at a satirical or literary fragment with garbled lines and stray punctuation. No clear event or identifiable entities emerge from the legible portion.
Fragmentary text mentions theft, a year associated with Tercent or Tipittsa, and a fiscal plea. Names like Miss Oreille Alten appear, with scattered references to a bar, Sei ye, and June. Details are too garbled to confirm events, parties, or outcomes.
A small ad lists Weber shoes at 1.98 from 3.50, with oxford and patent leather options. It promotes men’s grey hose four for 25c, ladies black hose three for 2c, and deep discounts on underdrawers, caps, soft furs, skirts, suits, and pants with prices slashed from previous higher amounts.
Alex Corey and Co challenges Jack's Lunch Room in a local dispute noted in a brief item. The case references a depot as a point of interest, with the antagonist named and the venue identified. No further court details are provided in the fragment.
Local notices report Cabot residents and others attending Montpelier Seminary commencement exercises. Graduates named include Mrs Hiram Wilson’s recovery and George, plus various families visiting and planning home travel. Several townsmen, including Henry Hilly, Fred Parrott, and Walter Williams, appear in the daily recollections of events, visits, and minor accidents.
A garbled OCR style list from Vermont Academy notes prize winners and teachers. The readable names include Fuller, Colvin Wey, Ming Smith, Hanson, and Graves with mentions of medals and accolades, though many words are garbled. The fragment hints at a ceremony listing prizes and honorees with unclear details.
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