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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1908
Page
4
A garbled column discusses political shifts and local events. It notes Senator Dillingham’s new status as Vermont’s senior senator and mentions civic matters in Collinwood Ohio, a schoolhouse, a gift of 815,000 for a temporary building, and a Montpelier election warning. It sparsely references international tensions and local political warnings about lawyers.
News notes a Burlington woolen mill reopening, Ladives mills resuming activity after a shutdown, Colt company plant in Montpelier handling overtime, a planned granite plant at Hardwick, reopening of A Benith factory in Hy Teattlehore, a receiver appointed for Hebraary mill, and a Randolph mill nearing readiness. The overall tone is optimistic about gradual economic progress and renewed factory activity in Vermont.
A discussion centers on the potential grant of a saloon license in Herne town of Traintres near Randolph. Proximity to Braintree town line and Barre City raises concerns that a license could effectively function as a Randolph permit, given the nearby saloon history in South Barre and close distances to the village and city.
In Ran dolph a heated public discourse emerges over placing a liquor store near a sensitive area. Citizens urge careful selection of commissioners and judges to minimize community disruption and uphold the principle of local option.
Obituary notes the death of a prominent Vermont figure described as the country’s foremost citizen. Born into a Vermont family, he built a legal career after graduating from Dartmouth and the Royal Law School. He served in the Civil War with the Thirtieth Vermont regiment and later led major industrial and railroad interests. His long involvement in the party and public life shaped regional development and influence beyond his era.
Vermont statesman Redfield Proctor dies at age 76 after a long career in the Vermont House and Senate, as Lieutenant Governor and secretary of war roles. The Boston Globe obituary notes his tenure would have extended to 1901, praising his moderation, business success, and steady service in national affairs.
All Vermont laments the death of Senator Medfelil Proctor in Washington on Wednesday night. The longtime public servant is praised as a revered leader whose death leaves a void in state and nation. The Mount Peter Journal notes his service and character, tracing his rise from election by the Vermont Legislature in 102 to preside as a key U S senator until his death.
Professor Francois Gayot explains the solar plexus as the emotional brain where anxiety or pain is felt. He notes that intense feelings can produce nervous discomfort and even affect digestion. The discussion links emotions to physical sensations in the stomach region.
Long Necked Women of the brary Coast near Afelea practice neck lengthening by wearing rings around the neck. Each year a new ring is added, allowing substantial extension and the appearance of unusually long necks.
The Bethel community report notes the Whitcomb School theater netted $40 for a Washington trip fund, with total shortfalls and expenses discussed. It also records a 30 dollar gain from Dr. Chase’s lecture, a church dinner fundraiser, a golden wedding anniversary upcoming, a funeral, lodge elections, and local obituaries and notices amid scattered names and events.
A collage of clipped quips and jokes from multiple papers mentions babies paying fares, broken limbs, marital jests, and political turns. Notable lines reference St Paul, Grigsby, Hewitt, Jack and Jill, and a changing public mood as critics and crowds shift in opinion.
A March report describes alleged misconduct at the United States Patent Office. An interview quote criticizes how the committee handles patent work and questions the quality and integrity of examined claims. Names such as Mr Currier and Edward Stone appear, with references to local officials and a deputy sheriff.
M. Sutton, a prominent Burlington figure born October 16 1847, died yesterday in Johnson while visiting his daughter Mrs Holcomb. He served as Burlington mayor and state senator on Fusion ticket, led efforts on Chinese immigration, and remained active in politics despite poor health. He is survived by his daughter Mrs Holcomb.
A fire swept through central Girardville yesterday afternoon burying several houses and triggering extensive damage. The flames spread rapidly, forcing residents to flee as emergency crews battled the blaze in the mining town near Pottsville.
The Connecticut avenue bridge, hailed as the handsomest in Washington, is complete and open to traffic after approaches are finished. Begun in 1808 and funded by yearly appropriations, it spans Rock Creek with five 150 foot arches, a 130 foot maximum height, and a concrete parapet with cast iron railings. It marks a notable early use of concrete in large structures, with two eight-foot sidewalks and a temporary macadam roadway awaiting settlement for a permanent asphalt surface.
The report notes Rev. F A Bright of Waynesburg Pa suffering a leg injury after a fall and may miss future services. Rev Dr I Aked of New York faces uncertainty about returning to the pulpit. London’s St Paul’s Cathedral plans pressure tests under the dome. Catholic questions and pope-focused studies are discussed by Rev Father DS Phelan and editor Joe Wanklin Watchman.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions figs, foods, and seeds with unclear references to Smyrna and Asia Minor. The text is garbled, making exact entities and actions uncertain, but it hints at comparisons of fruit quality and agricultural products.
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