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Barre Daily Times

Location

Barre, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1908

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American Bride Honored At Windsor Castle Wedding

Misa Jean Whitelaw Reid daughter of the American ambassador wed Hon. John Ward at St. George's Chapel Windsor Castle in a ceremony attended by King Edward Queen Alexandra and royal family. The couple received a diamond traveler a silver service and an automobile as gifts.

Misa Jean Whitelaw Reid Windsor Castle John Ward London Jean Whitelaw Pali Arouing King Wierd Quen Alexandra Prince Fss Pyineens Wales Edward Alexandra Mra. Reid St. George's Chapel Wndeor Castle

Taken 10 Hospitalized After Critical Collapse In Cleveland

Congressman Sherman, a Republican from Ohio, was taken to Lakeside Hospital in Cleveland in critical condition after an illness worsened post Chicago convention. A Baltimore doctor was summoned, with prior attacks noted. The trip to Cleveland occurred around 10 a m with hopes of surgery if needed.

Utica Tames Sherman Cleveland Ohio Baltimore Sufgall States Chicago Lakeside Herrick’s Sher- Dad Pinoy Bierman

Taft Reacts To Reports On Haoning Mate

New Haven June 31 Taft deeply moved by United Press reports on his hauling mate. He said the danger may be less than extreme pain suggests and noted Governor Herrick warned Sherman might require an operation soon after Ted Glevelansd in Ohio.

New Haven Couns United Pres Taft Herrick Ohio Sherman

Second son born to Queen of Spain announces birth

Alfonso expressed joy as the queen welcomed a second son this morning at 1 10 a m The physician attends the royal delivery and the sovereign signs a pardon for a condemned criminal to mark the birth and telegraphs the warden to halt the execution.

Queen OF Spain Alfonso Bon Warien Pinson

Wedding Trip of Gatekeeper and Party Plans

Ow a jaunt at St Johnsbury June 22 reports the Gover Tor Bell association and the nexgorerunner party will attend the wedding of Miss Elizabeth C Williams daughter of N G Williams of the fall at Bellows Falls tomorrow night. They will then travel to Sete River and thones to Peru stopping at the Bromley same on Mt Haparond and remain until Saturday.

St. Johnsbury Gover- Tor Bell Association Mise Eliesbeth C. Williams N.G. Williams Bellows Folle Sete River Amt Thones Peru Bromley Sama Mt. Haparond

Splendid Support of Taft by Hughes

New York June 28 Gov Charles J Hughes New York candidate for the presidency spoke at a Republican club meeting detailing his reluctance to withdraw his name from the Chicago convention and urging delegates to honor their constituents instructions He praised Taft as truly American and well equipped to govern a free people and pledged his support to secure Tafts nomination and election.

New York New York Republicana Chicago Ila Charles J. Hughes Ne Avert Bia Eee Kwenuke Taft Hughen William Howard Taft United States

Alumni meeting reports Vermont university trustees

Burlington June 2 At the annual meeting today of the University of Vermont alumni association Prof J R Wheeler Now ex e e dent H W Hill of Buffalo N Y vice president Fred B Wright treasurer C E Alten Dartington secretary The alumni trustees elected Dr F T Kidder A O Woodstock EN Foss Jamaica Plain Mass Mi P 1B McKaughtin New York Te Kidder declared elected The Phi Beta Kappa society elected officers President Prof J E Goodrich Burlington secretary J F Perkins Burlington The centennial endowment fund reported at 151800 with 204500 in paid in

Burlington University of Vermont J. R Masa McKaughtin New York Kidder Phi Bats Kappa Society J. E. Goodrich J. F. Perkins Piald Fn

Busy day for Taft at Yale commencement

New Haven Conn June 3 Taft began a busy Yale commencement day meeting classmates at W W Farnams home then attended an alumni meeting. He delivered a dedication address for the Loran memorial masthead and watched a baseball game at the Saleen yard. He will dine with friends as Mrs Taft visits with President and Mrs Hudley.

New Haven Conn Mra. Taft Mra. Hudley

Life saver drowned in Pontonsuc lake race

William Zach a 22 year old athlete and life saving crew member from Pittefield Maye 23 drowned last night at Pontonsuc lake while attempting a 150 yard record. He was an expert swimmer and suddenly sank near the finish line. An inquest examiner attributed death to accidental drowning.

Recount Nears Finish in 1905 Mayor Election

New York recount of the 1905 mayoral race moves toward completion as ballot boxes are examined. Officials expect the exact votes for Mayor McMellan and William F Hearst to be officially determined by Thursday. Yesterday 160 boxes opened show Hearst gaining 106 votes, with 1,460 boxes opened to date and a total gain of 585 votes for Hearst.

New York McMellan William F. Hearst Hearst

John G Denny Leaves Renomination Bid After 25 Years

The long time leader John G Denny suspends his renomination campaign after a quarter century as chair of the Jews Democratic committee. Delegates were instructed to support W J for provident.

Denny Jews Democratic Committee W. J Provident

Pierced by a Bullet: Brother's Gun Fatal to Ansel Dennison

Danville June 23 Fatally shot by his brother Ansel Dennison 11 while Harvey held a 22 caliber rifle on the piazza at their home The accident stunned Mrs Kate Dennison and five nearby residents The funeral is planned for tomorrow and Ansel was in school last year with his younger brother Harv still in school

Danvilla Hie Tider Diet Iibe Poe Weet Danville Ansel

Pavor by Weather at Middlebury June Exercises

The Middlebury program on June 23 attracted a large audience of women in summer attire. Events included planting the ip at 10:30, a keynote by President Wilson Evacelt Wheeler, Ivy oration by Dale Wood, class orations by Moody Holmes, history by Pearl Puller, poems by Phoebe Powell, prophecy by Mary Kendall, and prize awards led by Benjamin Stewart for the top gold prize. Second place went to Lyman Marhouse, third to George Shaw, fourth to Richard Currier, and fourth prize to Robert Hunt.

Middlebury Iip Pres. Wilson Evacelt Wheeler Rey Dale Wood James Lyman Lovejoy Moody Dale Holmes Pearl Cynthia Puller Weta Phoebe Powell Mary Katherine Kendall Benjamin 5 Stewart Severs Edwin S. Sunderland Merrill Fiat Prince Lyman A. Marhouse George E. Shaw

Great Fire Loss at Three Rivers P Q

A noon yesterday fire swept through Three Rivers Quebec destroying much of the lower town and business district. Firemen from Montreal aided the efforts as most major buildings including the city hall hotels and churches burned. Loss may run over a million dollars with extensive property damage.

Three Rivers Uniffice Hocholagm Bank St. Damona Canada Drolet Fabonda & Co

Mitchell declines Illinois gubernatorial nomination

Chicago June 23 John Mitchell former United Mine Workers official formally declines nomination for governor of Illinois and rejects efforts to join the Democratic ticket. He asserts withdrawal from politics and says he will not seek any public office.

Chicago John Mitchell United Mine Workers Ilinois Eye Idta Boron

Oyster Bay May 24 Secretary Lord comments on Rowevelt

Secretary Lord said yesterday that President Roosevelt will have nothing to say regarding his correspondence with President Eliot of Harvard on behalf of Sidney Fisk not Charles Morgan Jr the Harboraleiu

Oyster Jane Lord Rowevelt Eliot of

Vermont Woodmen Train Wreck Near Peoria Report

A Vermont Woodmen excursion train derailed near Peoria causing injuries and a dramatic near miss. State Lecturer Brown says repairs will start promptly and Woodmen brigades will push readiness amid the incident.

Child Seriously Hurt Falls On Wire In Groton

Nancy Ricker five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs S V Hicker of Groton was seriously injured Sunday afternoon by falling on a piece of wire. Dr Cartman and Dr De Will River attended and Mrs Smith a trained nurse from St Jobsbury cared for her.

Groton Nancy Mira S. V. Hicker

Will contested in St. Johnsbury probate hearing

In St. Johnsbury on June 23 a probate hearing began over the will of Mrs. Babcock who died recently. The will left nearly $10,000 with a trust to benefit a relative and other beneficiaries until death, with remainder to St. Johnsbury Hospital. Relatives challenged the document with Joseph G. Tasi, Dr. Jackson, and Mrs. May appearing. Judge Smith docketed the case for the December term of Caledonia County Court.

St. Johnsbury Intereo Babcock Martha Sncore Whale St. Aetar Hospital Mrr Joseph GC. Tastie Jaxelton Btiaha May Prea Judge Smith Caledonia County Court

Brattleboro Man Dies After Long Illness

John Cutting of West Brattleboro died at his home after ten years of illness and two years near blind. Born September 12, 1823 in Guilford Vermont, he lived in Brattleboro since childhood, taught 30 terms, farmed locally, and served as town superintendent of schools. He represented Brattleboro in the legislature in 1872 and 1874, married Susan F Barnett in 1849, and is survived by his wife, two daughters Emily and Minnie, a brother Henry, and a half sister Mrs. James Eastwood.

John Caten Woest Brattleboro I Health Tve Mr. Cutting Guilford West Brattinboro Cutting Henry Cutting James Eastwood West Brattleiborn

Farm buildings burn at Baker place near Montgomery Center

June 23 fire destroyed a farmhouse and barn three miles from Montgomery Center on Charlee Baker’s farm. Allen Brunton and family saw the blaze and escaped with some household goods. Estimated loss was 3000 dollars with 2800 dollars insured.

Montgomery Center Charlee Baker Place Allen Brunton

Wedding of Nellie Remington to Oscar T Sullivan

Word from Montpot ler that Mrs Nellie Remington will wed Oscar T Sullivan on June 18 in Mesa. The couple plan a honeymoon to San Francisco after the ceremony.

Nellie Remington Oncar T Sullivan Montpotler Menographer Ie Frel A Howland Oscar T. Sullivan Mesa Sulliven San Franciaco

Premature remark on Barre candidate for state attorney

Grand Juror KB Davie did not authorize any statement about a third Barre candidate for state attorney. He said no such statement was made and admitted he had seen some talk but did not confirm any nomination or plan.

KB. Davie Neww Henn Warrington Barre Ohip Davt

Prohibition Convention in Barre Delays Nominations

State Prohibition convention in Barre opens with small attendance and a resolutions committee. The body plans to postpone officer nominations and may instead appoint a platform committee to draft a statewide ticket. Rev. W D Loken of Chicago will address the session this evening.

WD. Loken HK. Howard Bakerafield G. L Story Burlington H. MM. Babcock St. Athans W. D. Luken Chicago National Prohibition Committee Story Brnd Saratoga L. W. Hlangon Montpelier He, Howard Bakersfield Penee

Stanton Nearing GOP Favor in Montpelier Board Totals

Stanton gains in early Montpelier counts as Republican gubernatorial race shows him close to a majority with 26 votes needed. Prouty maintains lead at Newport headquarters, while Stanton trails by a growing margin in other wards.

Stanton Montpelier Crog S. Stanton George H. Prouty Newport Prouty Thie Farm

Ready 10 Match Daley Barre Baseball League Proposal

Base Ball discussion in Barre considers forming a two team league with Montpelier for Saturdays. Aiming to watch Daley's team, locals decide on interest and possible management by Astmore. Proposal includes independent status from Intercity league and weekly games, with emphasis on homegrown players and no hired pros. Local figure Tristate Weague plans are mentioned as possible summer model.

Barre Monther Jim Astmore Ili Tegbiaiot Dys Tapperal Cotaoa Serios Ford Walsh Meryland Vollege Weelminster Maryland Jammer Milden University Mentor Et Ulinnie

E D Cilley Dead After Pneumonia Attack

E D Cilley dies at Barre after pneumonia. He had been ill since the first attack, hospital care yesterday, survived by widow daughter Mrs Frank Dewars of Barre, father F W Gilley, siblings in Haverhill Worcester and Orange. Funeral Thursday at Freeman Cilley’s home. Interment Elmwood cemetery. Also Barre schools lose a teacher due to marriage of Miss Mabel Preston to William Gifford of Bellows Falls. Gifford an agent for Vermont Farm Machine Co, to reside in Bellows Falls.

Bilin D. Ciley Dara Eith Prewnania Mo Hna F. We Gilley den J Winn Haverhill N. HL Taft Worcester Mass Oecar Peake Orange Rogers & Stine Polishers Foresters of Amelia Freeman Cilley South Mais Street Elmwood Cemetery Barre Mise Mabel IL Préston Airy Henry Preston Bethel William T. Gifford Bellows Falls J. Woaley Gifford Vermont Farm Machine Company Church Street

Barre student Thurman Dix elected to Phi Beta Kappa

Thurman W. Dix of Barre was elected to Phi Beta Kappa at the State University, a top scholastic honor among U.S. colleges. Nine others from the Class of 1908 across Vermont colleges shared the recognition. Dix is a 1904 graduate of Barre High School and pursued engineering at the university.

Thurman W. Dix Barre Phi Beta Kappa State University Engineering Depai i Vermont Ph Bek Kappa Dnelaee Dis Salding High Scion Feue

Contracts Awarded for Late Printing in Vermont

Bids for printing government reports and legislative documents were awarded to multiple firms including Capital City Press of Montpelier and Joscoe Printing House of Ellsworth. Total contracts will run about $20,000 to $25,000, with estimated savings of $3,500 to $4,000 compared with two years ago.

Ming 1Ee Mae Sonenge Co St. Albans House and Senate Legislative Superintendent of Permanent School Fund Commission Capital City Press Montpelier Bol Gobto Bellows Falls Normal Echoot Commission Osh al Game Commissioner Soldiers’ Home State Cattle Commissioners Te Tuttle Co Rutland Vermont Grand Iit Books Argus & Patriot Co Montpeliers Rumfurt Frese Concord Joscoe Printing House Eixanx

Claiming Connection in Vergennes Rumor

In Vergennes on June 23 a complex rumor centers on a party candidate for victory and a former resident tied to early captains. The tale mentions a Captain who commanded the steamship Congress in 1645 and references the role of Lake Champlain steamboats.

Vergennes Wieraean

Walter Gotis Dies After 25 Years with Aiseriewn Eatery

Rutland mourns Walter Gotis a longtime member of the Brightly Dine establishment and former city figure. He died after a long illness noted for his public service and community presence.

Rutland Walter Bern Bright Cate Teemeier Ar ‘Ott

Williamstown Democratic Convention Summary

Williamstown delegates gathered for a state party event with J. F. Bailey as clerk and J. Watson serving as secretary. Attendees included J. K. Perrie 4. F. Bailey N. H. Pernham and J. Watson among others as alternates and officials.

Williametown Hatuptay J. K. Perrie F. Bailey N. H. Pernham J . Watson J. F. Bailey J. Watson

Night at Barre Theatre Show Opens With Evening Act

Local residents attend a compact program at the Mainetree Theater in Barre with performances featuring Rimphul stock and Maswew’s venue. The show aims to attract crowds tonight with a varied lineup.

Change in Granite Industry As Fayette Cutler Sells Interests

Fayette T. Cutler of New Corporation sells his stake in Consolidated Quarry Co and joins with A G Fay and Frank L Place to form Belat Granite company. New firm elects F I Catlers president and aims to expand with more cutters. plant located on Burnham’s Meadow. business resumes under reorganization.

Fayette T. Cutler New Corporation Consolidated Quarry Co A. G Consolidated Quarry Company Payette T, Cutler Belat Granla Ito Company Corporation F. I. Catlers Frank L. Place Alland G. Fay A. G. Fay A.B. Labourreau Natalie Vanotti Welat Granite Company Vanetti Fay Cutler Consolidated Quarry McDonald, Cutler & Go Consolidated Company Kelat Company McDonald, Cutler & Co Burnhsan’s Meadow

Barbers Picnic Ends With MontpelierTeams Victory

Barbers from Montpelier and Barre held an annual picnic at Doon with about forty attendees. After a noon meal and booth, a six inning baseball game followed, Montpelier winning 20 to 12. Players named include Montpelier pitcher and Barre catcher Kenney, with several fielders noted, depicting a lively community outing.

Montpelier Nic Ab Gages Montipeley B. Bani See Soper Bane Gallacher Minard Fert Ragera Barre Kenney Pilcher Bein Finid Poreng Ee Ina Pessy Cotdl Nore

Arrested on Warrant for Statutory Rape Charge

Daniel Gibbone, 13, was arrested on a warrant and brought before Judge Scott for court appearance. He failed to post bond, was arraigned, and waived. Gibbons was remanded to the county jail in bonds set at 500 dollars. J Ward Carver and M M Gordon appeared for the state and defense.

Daniel Gibbone Scott Umdar Yall Gibbons J. Ward Carver M. M. Gordon

Talk of the Town Aldeociety Meeting Postponed

The Ladies' Aldeociety of the national church will hold an afternoon gathering at two in the parlors of Low Warren Manor, with refreshments and remarks from Borgh's. Attendees urged to attend. event details appear partially obscured in the notice.

National Church

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King Edward Queen Alexandra James S. Sherman Gov. Bell Association Stah of Perain Bertin Teheran Derste Hughes YALE Life Saver William Zach John G. Denny Ansel Dennison Danville Brother Middlebury College Cosmencome Joby Mitchell Oyster Bay Furlington Tone Vermont Woodoy Peoria Niagara Satan Son Brown Furmiter Thynne Nancy Ricker F Groum Jean N. Babcock Barnet St. Johnsbury Hospital John S. Cutting Baker Place Montgomery Davis Zed S. Stanton Daley E. D. Cilley Jannas Mabel Ht. Preston Walter Gotis Williamstown Maswew's Theatre Rimphul Tock Eclat. Granite Corporation Caledonia Daniel Gibbons Talk OF The TOWN Low Warren Bamacer Cali Te Erat Borgh's Carrow, Agvet St Marre
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