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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1908
Page
4
A Barre Daily Times column vented about shifting fairs, political satire, and local woes. It mentions Kingham not running, Vermont court verdicts, a potential Windsor prison expansion, aeronauts injuries, and church relief programs tied to Zion's Herald. The piece weaves local comments on Vermont politics and society.
A charity concert at Mor day evening in Barre raised support for five granite cutters ill with typhoid fever. The Montpelier Journal notes the community's generous heart, praising Harte's warm pulse for the people, as the committee aided a beneficiary whose identity was unknown to them. The event showcased communal aid amid need.
A compact note discusses diverse design elements including bias effects and small figures, panel designs in solid colors, plaids in hairline stripes, and many other ingenious combinations. The language conveys a sense of broad, whole-hearted brotherly feeling sparked by the sight.
A Boston and Maine official notes auto traffic affects transport, while a Vermont summer hotel reports 1161 motor car parties visiting this season versus 602 last year. The proprietor calls this the best half century patronage and predicts even better in 1909 as vacations rise despite tight finances. Local hotels expect gains whether visitors arrive by motor car or steam train.
The Ludlow Baptists favored state prohibition at the convention while Republicans earlier backed the local option law. Clergy and political groups show differing votes between church and political gatherings, suggesting voters split by setting. The Bellows Falls Times notes the tension between church influence and political stands on prohibition.
New York and Chicago faced a heated protest over a ninth inning play in a National League game. President Pulliam ruled the game a tie and held Chicago had no claim to a forfeited game, noting league rules and protests.
Randolph October 3 A rear end collision occurred yesterday afternoon on the Central Vermont Railway near Bast Granville about 1 pm. The New England Juba Large Limited southbound No 2 was standing on the siding when a southbound freight struck the buffet car at the end of the train. The car was so damaged it had to be set aside and traffic was delayed about an hour. No one was reported injured.
A promotional notice urges New England families to subscribe and have the Boston Globe delivered at home, touting the Sunday paper as among the greatest and emphasizing its value for every household.
A roundup of Sunday worship and activities in Barre includes Universalist, Presbyterian, Congregational, St Monica, Episcopal, Methodist, Evangelical, Baptist, First Baptist, and Salvation Army churches. Featured sermons cover topics such as Divine Plan of the Ages, Rightly Dividing the Word, The Compassion of Christ, and Keeping One's Promises. Activities share times, places, and special events for children, catechism, and youth groups with invitations to all.
A horeo owned by L Gould was killed by order of Grand Juror Bailey. Dustin Moorton left for Vicksburg to set monuments over Union soldiers graves. Dr William Weston married Miss Annabelle Reed of Saxonville. Insurance covers 1200 for millinery stock fire damage in Holmes block on State street. A trance medium report spurred searches for gold in ruins of Nicholas manor on Berlin street with no results yet. The old Nichols block, home to Clara Langdon Nicholas and Madame Eleanor Fletcher-Bishop Nicholas, was torn down months ago.
An honest sold advertisement touts Williams Indian Pile Ointment to cure piles with claims it absorbs moisture and relieves itching. It promises a poultice or instant pellet form and mentions availability through C. H. Kendrick & Co in Barre, Vermont.
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