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Barre Daily Times

Location

Barre, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1908

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Parker at Denver as Parker blocks Bryan plan begins

In Denver on June 30 the Parker campaign aims to curb Bryan in the Democratic fight. Parker has backing from committee members representing New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Illinois and Colorado in the early contest. Anti Bryan forces expect further state support as they expose radical Bryan policies. The Gray managers plan campaign HQ opening at Hotel Savoy and Jobson advocates arrive tonight.

Denver Alton B. Parker Bryan Parker New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Illinois Colorado Gray Hotel Savoy Jobson

Maine Republicans Meet Present Two Governors Candidates

Bangor June 30 Republicans will present two gubernatorial candidates at the state convention. Bert M. Fernald of Poland appears certain of the nomination, with about one thousand of 1,820 delegates claimed. William J. Haines of Waterville will be named by Herbert M. Heath of Augusta, while Chas Hatch is mentioned for auditor.

Bangor Maine Ames Bert M. Fernald Poland Friends William ‘1. Haines Waterville Herbert M. Heath Auguste Chas Hatch

Murder Suspect Works as Soldier in North Walpole Case

Keene N H June 30 One more clue to the whereabouts of David Stevens charged with the murder of Daniel Phillips of Greenfield at North Walpole last April has reached officers too late and it is feared he crossed toward Canada. Stevens was employed as a hostler during last week's Pine Plains camp in North Carolina and was recognized by Manchester company members. Sheriff Tuttle notified Watertown and sent a search to the camp but Stevens could not be found. He drew his pay and left the camp Saturday. Earlier officers had captured him at a Brandon lumber camp in Vermont.

Keene N. 1 David Stevens Daniel Phillips Greenfield North Walpole Canada Pine Plains N. C Stevens Manchester Tuttle Watertown Brandon

Bishop Potter In Critical Condition At Day’s End

June 30 report says the ailing Bishop Potter remains in critical condition after a morning bulletin stated he was resting comfortably with the same dire outlook as yesterday.

Potter

NO SHEATH GOWNS DES MOINES NEWS NOTE

Mrs. Carrie Nation protests saloons and tobacco habit with a bold display as she plans to wear the first sheath gown seen. Social notes mention Mrs. H S Jenne of Newbury and K A Nye of Bradford as guests of Mrs. Reganna Jones, with visits from AMMis euth Mills of Lynn and J Putnam of New York at the West hill farm. Mr Putnam has spent the year with Params Ul arwell in Massachusetts buying horses, while WH Sprague conducted business in several towns Friday.

Des Moines Carrie Nation Putnam Haw Params Ularwell Mase Sprague Yorshire West Fairlee Uprioth

Griffith Left An Estate Of Nearly Seven Hundred Thousand

Rutland June 30 An appeal from the Rutland probate court distribution order in the Bilis L Griffith estate reveals an after expenses balance of 60554173 for heirs Half in cash and rest in real estate and bonds The lumber magnate died about two years ago leaving the district’s largest probate estate in generations The appellants are Charles H Griffith William Griffith and Mary Griffith The defendants are Mrs W M H Riddle Katherine T Griffith Wilbur H Griffith and George L Riew The case will be tried at the fall term of county court

Rutland Bilis L. Griffith Danby Iffith Charles Hi William “B. Griffith Mary Tariffith

Triumph for Colored Girl in City Spelling Contest

Cleveland celebrates Marie Bolden a 13 year old African American after she correctly spell every word in the eighth grade spelling contest at the National Education Association convention. Her victory places Cleveland ahead of Pittsburg New Orleans and Erie Penn in final tallies amid applause from judges and attendees.

Cleveland National Educational Association Pittsburg New Orleans Erie Penn Marie GC. Bolden

Tragic Oil Stove Explosion Kills Girl in Worcester

In Worcester Massachusetts on June 30 a stove explosion in a tenement caused the death of three year old Margaret Donahue and left her mother Mire Cortelia Donahue badly burned and dying at City Hospital. The blaze started when the mother lit the stove without extinguishing the wicks.

Worcester Mass Margaret Donahue Cortelia Donahue

Burglars Break Hartford Post Office in Hartford Village

Burglars blew open the Hartford village post office safe near White River Junction and escaped with only 5 cents missing from a larger sum. A witness across the street saw three men inside and alerted authorities. a telephone rang during the break-in, possibly deterring the thieves.

White River Junction Hartford Village

Women of the West Win in Club Election

Mrs Philip Moore of St Louis was elected president of the General Federation of Women’s clubs, defeating Mrs Mary Alden Ward of Hestor by 610 to 390 as the East backed the West in the contest. Burlington reports a repeated burglary attempt in a nearby district with a suspect described and a careful night watch in place.

Philip N. Moore St. Louis Fed E. Greene Boston Mra. Philip , Moore General Federation of Women’s Elite Mary Alden Ward Hestor Weat

Special Meeting diverts stock dues for Orange County Telephone

Chelsea June 3 special meeting of the Orange County Telephone company elected W J Sprague as chairman and voted a 2.00 per share running expense levy for the year. Directors were instructed to draft a bill for the next legislature to empower the company to divide itself. Stocktellers from several towns attended, including Harry Daniel of Knet Montpelier and Charles L Spear of Corinth Lake Paria.

Chelsea Orange County Telephone Company K. Kennedy W. J. Sprague Harry Daniele Knet Montpelier BR. Antrewe Northfield Charles L. Spear Corinth Lake Paria Charles L. Smith Asro Camp

Fifty Candidates Roped For Mt Sinai Shrine Meeting

Elaborate preparations fill Morriveville for the Mt Sinai Shrine gathering on Lake Lamoille, July 2. About fifty candidates will walk the rope line in a highly organized event expected to be Vermonts largest Shrine meeting. A smooth 7 30 p.m. program will proceed with a parade led by Master Whittier Gates and guards. Visitors from northern Vermont arrive by special trains and coaches via Stowe and Waterbury. A barbecue and field sports follow the parade and ceremony.

Mt. Sinai Lake Lamoille Morrieville Thureday Vermont Main Street Whittier Gates George L. Eaton Waite

Mrs Roosevelt Attends Picnic with Children at Oyster Bay

Mrs Roosevelt and her children spend a warm day at the Sound Shore outing at Lloyds Neck with a Sylph arrival at Sagamore Hill. The 90 degree heat makes it one of the hottest days of the summer and no visitors are expected today.

Sound Oyster Bay

Landes in Jail on Battery Street Robbery Charge

George Kaley was arrested on Battery Street after an alleged attempt to rob Frank Shatteno, an Italian, last Saturday night. He had a partial hearing in city court yesterday. case continued to July 2. bail set at 900 dollars. Kaley, intoxicated, allegedly grabbed Shatteno, tried to take his watch and money, then took the Italian’s cap before police arrived.

Burlington Moe Av George Kaley Frank Shatteno Alrret Kaley Crowley Battery Street Stuttese Maliay Olfort Kaleey

Christening of Jaime at Spanish palace ceremony

The report describes the christening of infant Jaime, son of King Alfonso, in the royal palace with the Spanish court in attendance. Primos Alfonse stood at the governor’s side and moved quickly through the procession, while his younger brother appeared more quiet.

la Granja Alfonso Jaime Primos Alfonse

Safeguarding Public Health Tenth Health Officers School Opens

The tenth annual health officers school opened in Burlington at 8 pm in the upper armory hall with about 200 officers from Vermont present. Dr Charles S Caverly of Rutland and Governor F spoke, praising the work and urged ongoing public health education and reporting progress to guide future efforts.

Burlington Armory Hall Charles 8. Caverly Rutland State Board of Health Vermont Addewas Focal Health Toado Kiel Charles Harrington Massachusetts State Board of Heaith Noston

Haskins Rival Faces Off In St Johnsbury Convention

In St Johnsbury on June 30 the Second District Republican convention framed for the nomination between Frank Plumley of Northfield and Kit Treige Haskins of Barre. Plumley trails in caucus returns yet claims Orleans County support while Haskins blocks with Ludlow and Montpelier officials. The gathering in Music Hall adjourned with speeches praising Roosevelt era policy and anticipation of a vote, amid a head-to-head scene between the two campaigns in the host town.

Latter County St. Johnsbury Frank Plum Jey Northield Kittreige Haskins Barre Plumrey Hawking Orleans County Windham County Prouty Orleans Haskine Plumley Ntt St. Johnsbury House Plomiey Haskins O'Lock Music Hall J. H. Laie Montpelier J. N. Foes W. W. Stickney Ludlow Secretarias Chames I Walter Bt. Shanley E. Miles Newsport Harry K. Parker Bradford Hawkine Iin Congress Offem Whumley Phumley Plum-” Deylus Court of Claims Republican State Committee Roosevelt Gordon Promley

Burlington Principal Swaps Schools In Rutland Election

Rutland on June 30 election results named Ienae Thomas new principal of Rutland High School at 1800 dollars annually, succeeding Saute UH. Erskine. Thomas had resigned Burling ton High School to take effect at the end of the year. 40 applicants competed for the Rutland post.

Rutland Ienae Thomas Burlington Saute UH Erskine

Underground Railroad Probe Exposes Alien Trafficking Network

United States District Attorney Edward Iffin leads a crusade against women trafficking resembling the prewar underground railroad. Inspectors reveal a path guiding alien women from France and Russia into Canada and into the United States through St Johns and Anticosti, then by private yacht to Montreal and the Richelieu river to Rouses Point. Officials say they have learned of the system and efforts to dismantle it.

Chicago United States Edward Iffin Canada Trance Russia St. Johns N.Y Anticasta St. Lawrence River Montreal Richelieu River Rouses Point Attormy Sims D. Dy Davies Chil Ooo Immigration Bureau

Suit Seeks 20000 Damages From Twin State Gas and Electric

In Brattleboro, June 30, a $20000 damage suit was attached against Twin State Gas and Electric Co in Brattleboro and Dummerston. B J Roberts, administrator for the estate of Luella D Newell, widow of Norman Newell, claims Mrs Newell died after an electric car collided with a plow on Cone Street. He charges the accident occurred due to the plow without lights and operated by an incompetent man.

Brattleboro Twin State Gas and Electric Company Dummerston B. J. Roberts Luella D. Newell Norman Newell Newell Alo Cone Street Roberts

Last of The Family Dies in Brattleboro

Nancy A Esteried Byler, 86, widow of George W Byler, died Monday night from paralysis after a fall on May 2. Born April 27, 188? in Newfane, she was child of Josiah and part of a pioneer Esterbrabk family in Windham County. Funeral planned for tomorrow with Rev J Tremt of the Universalist church officiating.

Brattleboro Nancy A. Esteried George W. Bylerbrook Wintham County More Esterbrabk Newfane Josiah Dentdand J. Ko Tremt Gustan The Universalist Church

Convention Notes and Delegate Tallies Reported

A train bearing delegates to a convention arrived late in the village after heavy fog. Before noon an Orange County caucus tallied delegates with Plun dey at 41 and Hawkins at 6. Music Hall served as the convention site with St Johnsturgans headquarters noted.

Orange County Ee Plundey Hawkins Music Hall St. Johnsturg Ons

Foster Re nominated in the first ballot at Vermont GOP convention

The Burlington convention hall saw David J. Foster renominated for Congress by acclamation after Fleetwood withdrew. Frank J. Fiehy remained opponent amid feints, with B O Swimbiertan of Rutland presiding and internal disputes over resolutions noted. The event highlighted party unity claims and procedural shifts.

Foster Fleetwood Bturlington Armory David J- Poster Congress Fluetwend Frank J. Fiehy Fow Ver Bivinge B. OG. Swimbiertan Rutland O. M. Barber Col George Toute Resolutienin Evaterle R. E. Bren Fiveterood Samme

Not Presented for Nomination in First District Convention

A statement notes that the author will not seek nomination for the congressional seat in the first district. Emphasizes support for the expressed will of the majority and urges unity among Republican voters without branding names or specific dates.

Bhut

Franklin County Democrats Select Ticket At Enosburg Falls

The Franklin county Democratic convention met at the opera house in Enosburg Falls at 10:15 this morning. Charles D. Watson of St. Albans was named temporary chairman with George of St. Albans and W. Berry of Fairfield as temporary secretary, later made permanent officers. A resolution honoring the late President Cleveland was adopted. Nominees included F. Watson and J. N. Fitzgerald for senators, Curtis Guyllop for county court judge, Herbert A. Pond for probate judge, W. Sheriffs for sheriff, Shel don KR. Bought for state's attorney, W. Murray for high bailiff, and C. D. Watson, J. A. Meehan, S. W. Bies for county commissioners.

Enosburg Falls Franklin County Onder Opera House Charles D. Watson Ti. George St. Albans W. ©. Berry Fairfield Cleveland Ollock F. Watson St. Alebans John N. Fitzgerald Fletcher Jmigen Curtis Guyllop Sheldon Herbert A. Pond Enut Yorkshire B. G. Kurstian Swanton Finsbury Falls Sheldon KR. Bought Bickford High Baliff W. H. Murray Country Son Mitten C.D. Watson J. A. Meehan W. Bies

Howland Plans Stanton At State Republican Convention

Montpelier gears up for the Republican state convention with the hall set this forenoon. A Howland will name Hon Stanton at tomorrow’s convention and Will Lard will present the name of State Treasurer Mo M Deawitt.

Montpelier A. Howland Stanton Mo M. Deawitt

Brown Harrington Tie the Knot in Richmond Catholic Church

Katherine Harrington and Frank M. Brown united in marriage at 10 30 this morning in a Richmond Catholic church with Rev HL Cryu ie officiating. The ceremony was attended by relatives and friends including bridesmaid Ayn Hartington and Edward Brown. The couple plan a trip to Ohio and will reside in New York upon return.

Richmond Katherine Harrington Frank M. Brown HL. Cry Uleo Mies Ayn Hartington Edward Brown Fittr Ohio New York Mire Helen Brown Nellie Corskie Anna Carroll Martin Riley Robert Murphy P. Wheeler Allop Les Fannie Annie Brown St. Johnsbury

Barre and Montpelier Couple Wed in Sunday Ceremony

Miss Balin B. Flint of Barre and Clarence K. Cameron of Montpelier wed Sunday evening at the Congregational church. Rev. F. A. Poole performed the ceremony with Miss Jewie B. Stanton and Mr. Clark as attendants. The couple will reside in Morrisville after a short wedding trip.

Balin B. Flint Barre Clarence K. Cameron Montpelier Clarence K. Uameron Balin I. Flint Join B. Flint Hightend Avenue F. A. Poole Misa Jewie Stanton Gov. Stanton Roxbury Cameron Morrisville Camron Moving Picture

Pleasant farewell for Mrs John Milton after move to Louis

A surprise farewell party for Mrs John Milton of 94 Pleasant Street followed her move to Louis. Friends gathered Saturday night, enjoyed refreshments and dancing, with toasts to her future and best wishes for happiness and success.

John Milton Pleaaant Street Milton Louis Milo Masseth Milton Teling

Drs Paisie Family Visit Waterbury by Auto

Dr Kate Paisie Mr and Mrs Ackrey Nelem and daughter Susie traveled to Waterbury last Saturday in their car, taking the route via Hardwick.

Drs Kate Paisie Mra Ackrey Nelem Jdaughiter Susie Waterbury Hardwick

One Dead and Three Ill in Moretown Family

In Moretown Mr. and Mrs. Leon Palmer and their children suffered after eating sausage that had spoiled. Two year old Hattie Palmer died from ptomaine poisoning. Five year old Olde Palmer remains ill but likely to recover. Mrs Palmer was severely affected but is now out of danger. Nearby Carroll Smith, son of Mr and Mrs W D Smith, fell from a tree on Summer Street, breaking his left arm near the wrist. He was treated by Dr. W B Lasell who set the fracture.

Hattie Palmer Mia Leon Palmer Moretown Hattie Mrs. Palmer Summer Street Carroll Smith Ona W. D. Smith W. Blasell

Badly Injured Man Refuses to Get Down From Seat

John Reynolds of St Albans was badly hurt when caught between a moving wagon seat and Chauncey Temple's barn top as the town wagon was driven to the barn. He refused the driver's warning, was struck on the back dislocating his spine, and was taken to hospital where the fracture was reduced. Further details pending.

St. Albans John Reynolds Chauncey Temple Cin Lve

Day Accepts Harriet Congregational Church Pastorate

St Johnsbury reports Rev. Charles C. Day former president of Andover Theological Seminary has accepted the pastorate of the Harriet Congregational Church. He will begin duties in mid July.

Charles C. Day St. Johnsbury Chames C. Day Andover Theological Sambiaty Harriet Congregational

Fairfax Postmaster Dies After Long Service at 61

Fairfax mourns the death of former postmaster, aged 61, who died at 5 this morning after a long tenure in town officeholding. He ran a Fairfax trade from 1885 to 1900, survived by a wife and two sons including a Bellows Free Academy teacher. He served as dean of the Baptist church and held numerous local posts.

Fairfax Buck Bairfax Baptist Church Bellows Free Academy

Jim Astimone's Bonch to Play Panel Daley Squad Saturday

Reader complains about lack of details on proceeds and beneficiaries of a charity game. He questions where funds go and who benefits, urging clear information and accountability from the paper.

National Jim Astimone Daley Jnteelty Suite Barre

Montpelier Press Wins Large Federal Printing Contract

The Capital City Press of Montpelier formerly Union Card 1 Te cently purchased by Gol. H. kor of Hradford has launched a 390000 federal printing job. The project prints the Cuban consue and will increase the plant’s workforce with three new monotype devices already installed.

Capital City Press Montpelier Union Card Gol. H. ‘Kor Hradford

Band Concert At City Hall Square Tomorrow Evening

The Montpelier Military band will give a concert at City Hall Square tomorrow evening. The program includes Overture On the Firing Line, Ragmonil, Lewes Old Sweet Bemis and Fairy tale Wab-na toe, The Palma, Lat Derneties Gonddew, Ararat Popular Songs, Laghta Out.

Montpelier Maret

The Comique picture show at Massoeen's theatre

Tonight in Barre the Dento Sisters perform with operatic acts at The Comique picture show. A. Tom presents the storium at 46 Malin atrent with showtime announced. Seaimpulad bbeekc venue listed for Massoeen's theatre.

Dento Sisters Vangsville Opers Hou The Comique Picture Show A. Tom Asd Hock Malin Atrent Massoeen’s Theatre Seaimpulad Bbeekc

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