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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1916
Page
4
Vermont militia strength is billed for heat tolerance as it braces for summer near the Mesivan border. Articles discuss cavalry, Norwich University, and Fort Ethan Allen training, plus critique U S mediation in the Mexican Carranza crisis and the need to uphold international law.
Disjointed OCR note details a chaotic situation in Mexico with mentions of Villa, American forces, and stretched lines of communication. It describes U S government actions and warnings while indicating Mexican political instability and external intervention amid conflict. Names and dates are fragmentary.
The Vermont National Guard, consisting of one regiment, has been ordered to patrol duty at the Mexican border earlier than expected after the president called the colors last week. Ranks are not yet at full war strength though numbers have increased since departure, and soldiers must pass strict physical tests before muster. Vermonters recall a proud history of defense and bravery, with the state furnishing many troops from early American days, and the guard is urged to serve faithfully should their country need them.
Notes of social visits from Plymouth residents including Howey Tu S. H. and Ruth Sowden on Neegyaie to Quasttoton with a stevewt in the summmey coal area. Mentions Malone visiting from Oregon a few days and Mayhe Métew Mildrid Mar fim and others attending an event on Summer Street.
In a long message and letters, Progressive leaders explain the need to unite with Republicans to block Wilson. They condemn German-American influence, defend Hughes’s character and record, and argue a third ticket would harm the nation. The author urges fellow Progressives to back Hughes for national duty over party interest.
Rev William Garner of Ennaburg Falls resigns as rector of St Matthew’s Episcopal. He will move with his family to New Landin Oona for a month then visit Mardwick where he will serve in a diocesan role. He plans to spend time in Woodeville New Hampshire visiting friends and relatives.
Miles W. Green of Platteburg and Mr and Mrs P W Sargent of Gbel visited Barre today. Adolph Gongo returned from Woodsville after his sister’s illness. Frances Welle from South Main Street spent the weekend in Northfield and returned to Barre. Bessie Barber and family went to Resex Junction to see Adjt Newell Barber before his border departure. Raymond Fiske, visiting with friends, returned to St Johnsbury. William Cheney, student at the University of Vermont, will join the Mexican border battalion tonight. AMW Beattie returned to South Main Street. plans to stay in Bethlehem through summer. Chester Sargent, Wesleyan graduate, to sing tenor in a Northfield quartet and later teach at camp in New Hampshire. Francis Grady of Merchant Street completed duties at Martion's corner cigar store. Marjorie L Andrews left for Elmira to visit relatives. Kin route from Grant Lake trip, Mr and Mrs FB Edgecombe and Mrs MacCunne of Fredericton, NB, stayed with Mr and Mrs Fred C Eaton at their Berlin pond camp. the Edgecombes are Eaton's sister and family. The party departed for New Brunswick last evening.
Rummage at vestry noted with Thursday sessions while Lady Dr. and Mrs. FE Brigham attended Goddard commencement then returned to Brookeline Maas. Lloyd Jenness came home from Goddard graduation with Mrs. N. Kenyon, visiting friends in St Johns bury. Francis J. McDonnell of Buffalo, connected with McDonnell & Sona granite, ordered to join air squadron and depart for aviation camp before possible Mexico service. Chief B. Gladding recovering from thigh fracture after auto crash, progressing to sit in a dining chair daily with plans to stand soon. H. P. Hinman and a party of local sportsmen left today for northern Maine by auto, planning to return after July.
Short classified notices request a boy for farm labor able to milk cows and work under A A Rubles at Plainfield. Another ad seeks washings for a family or private with reference from Mrs Nelli Matthews of 27 Branch Street. A tenement with two rooms to rent near Colby Street Barve is offered for families via email.
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