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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1908
Page
4
A fragment from ARE DAILY TIMES notes weekday afternoon edition details and circulation figures. Mentions political figures and events including Maryland Senator Pinckney and Vermont Senator Proctor, and critiques abolitionist policy with a Springfield Republican stance on prosecution to curb meddling.
Miss Minn Brown directed a lecture in Barre Tack evening drawing attention to the Burns memorial in Barre and its photographs. The talk highlighted the Burns birth place in Ayer Scotland and praised Inaxmedinx Tharre's statue as a premier work in the United States or Great Britain.
The piece condemns a New York City publication for caricaturing nationalities, noting heavy ridicule and a sharp shift in tone. It argues such depictions could provoke revolt among many who value fair play and decency, urging the magazine to cease the practice.
A discussion notes that toned down depictions of ethnic groups may improve fairness in race portrayals. It suggests a shift away from stereotypes toward balanced representation, mentioning Yankee Irish and Hebrew communities, and hints at financial costs and tensions within nationalities.
A Chicago juvenile court judge faced outcry after sentencing a petty thief to navy service, prompting debate over the fairness of using military discipline as punishment. Supporters argue naval life could reform youth, while opponents lament the insult to the navy and its sailors.
The Rutland News notes supporters of Hon. P G Butterfield propose him as a delegate candidate to the Chicago convention. It questions other names like Mr Baldwin of Barton and cites local papers praising Baldwin’s candidacy while endorsing Butterfield as a worthy standard bearer for the party.
Obituary notes the sudden death of Walter Yee of Manchester, praising his enterprise and early career efforts. He trained in Manchester labor and planned broader achievement, but his untimely passing leaves relatives and a rowing group to mourn and reflect on the problem Milton explored in justifying the ways of God to men.
The Albany Messenger notes Vermont history is getting renewed focus in public schools led by Superintendent Munson Stone and Whirl We Arm to educate. The Vermont Geographical Reader is being used to teach early New England history and geography, improving knowledge of Bennington, Brattleboro and other towns.
The piece recalls Vermont’s early history with Barre residents, the formation of a Vermont county, a quart house, and the rise of Ira Allen as a founder figure. It notes public tumult over speculative ventures and laments the need to study and discuss Vermont’s rough beginnings and notable figures.
Fragmentary lines from a humorous verse page discuss themes of talent birth order and longing. Quoted snippets reference a "Bomerville Journal" and "Harvard Lampoon" with scattered phrases about love, autumn, and reunion, lacking a coherent news item or event.
The funeral for Albort Barnes was conducted at the Methodist church with Rev. Dr. Cooper officiating. G. A. R. Post members attended and a burial service followed, with bearers from the Post. Interment occurred in Southview Cemetery. Barnes, born December 2, lived near Bethel Gilead before moving to Bangsai. He served as a miner in the Civil War, later recovering from wounds, and was a long-time church member and attendee at Methodist services.
A man named Sten Mevidam collapsed and died yesterday near Wat eWharry Cunter after heart trouble. Mr Sleridem reports long standing heart issues. location given as Watertoty in Luth and Tyed its Stowe far.
In Middlebury on March 19 the Hubbard versus Rutland Railroad case closed after dispute over lawyers fees. Hubbard won a $6000 verdict for a wreck at Vergennes in December 1905, with the railroad offering payment but Hubbard’s lawyers refusing without a fee guarantee. A standstill followed before an agreement allocated the funds: $100 to a bank claim and the rest to lower court parties, Hubbard covering other costs.
Rutland on March 19 John Lancor of 198 Library avenue was killed when a tree fell during work with an ox team. Lancor had been employed two months by Jerry Ginn of Mendon. The accident occurred early yesterday morning as other workers chopped, with Lancor dying at the scene. He was a native of Harrington and had lived in North Creek. Surviving relatives listed include Mrs. S. Hancnard Aldous and Miss Pearl Lancor of Rutland, Mrs. B. Sa of Rutland, and Albert, Prank, Burl, and Hord Lancor of Rutland and John Lancor of Wallingford. An ambulance brought the body to his home yesterday afternoon.
Darlington March 19 An important meeting of newly appointed county supervisors with state commissioner C W Gates of Franklin was held at the Van News house. Nearly all 14 counties were present. The gathering aimed to coordinate road work and funding for the year. About 25 towns have reported readmissioners, though the complete list is not yet available. The outlook is hopeful for substantial permanent road work, funded jointly by towns and the state.
Delegates chose Litehield and Al for the event on March 1. Rees and others were reportedly deemed suitable by unanimous approval.
West Topsham report notes Mandy visiting his private parish in St John for a few days, with local observers detailing path and purpose of the stopover.
In a tragic event described with rough OCR text, William Scanton Pell is reported connected to a fatal injury after a collision or fight linked to a silver aluminum jelly mould incident. The report notes injuries were fatal and mentions a fight involving the team on a Friday, with a death occurring yesterday.
The week brought an auction of household furniture at a local homestead near West Hill. George Gillin rented his farm to his son in law for a year while others moved, sold or prepared for events. A Tuesday evening dance drew a large crowd with music by Fred Parkhurst and partners, and a birthday tribute honored Rev. Fred Daniele with a gold token gift.
New York March 1 The four tunnels under the East River were completed last night after months of work. Builders from opposite directions met midway under the river and the earth walls shook as the final sections aligned. The project advances the new subway connections and marks a major milestone in urban transit construction.
Presiding elders G W Hunt of Brea and Buolthers of Montpelier outlined plans for a session of the epi which convenes at Barre in April. Mrs William Lewis died suddenly of heart disease Tuesday morning in her village. Funeral arrangements are pending with Dr Bainard officiating. About 600 feet of plank and other timber will be peeled during the coming summer as summer timber isSawed and hauled. A fire awakened John LaClair and his wife Tuesday at their Middlesex Waterbury home. they escaped unharmed. A fog party at the Y M C A last evening featured a height based admission price and Saint Patrick Day themed events with music and humor.
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