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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1908
Page
4
Barre Daily Times notes the week ending Saturday portrays Bulgaria’s notoriety and Barrett political talk. It covers Liebler & Co arrest, Senator elect Gibson presiding in Vermont Senate, Harvard coach comments on Kermit Roosevelt, and a global push against tuberculosis with international congress delegates from 30+ countries.
The Vermont legislature opens amid regret over two years without installing a ventilation system. Expert testimony confirms the State House, including the two assembly halls, is poorly ventilated. The Times urges immediate action in the new session to order and carry out proper changes.
The passage touts complete dress guidance for men and boys, boasting a New York buyer who brings fresh styles to a local store. It contrasts stylish retail with a civic note on ventilation for legislators and a Boston Transcript view that farmers in New England are not doleful, highlighting social gatherings and prudent living.
Vermont communities faced drought with minimal rainfall and strained supplies. St Albans shut down major plants, leaving hundreds unemployed as water worries hit Varro and many towns. The article notes at least one solution to the crisis.
The text discusses creating a storage reservoir to hold a great quantity of preserved water and notes the city may be asked to support such a project in the future. It implies possible public backing for a significant water storage initiative.
In a Blenford speech Senter of Montpelier urges fair party loyalty yet criticizes opposing gains. He cites price gaps in Abercorn and Richford, notes Canada’s market influence, and questions labor shifts to U.S. mills. He references Prouty staff debates and proposes replacing a governor’s military detail with National Guard officers serving temporarily as aides.
A $25 reward is offered for information identifying the person or persons who broke windows at the Lawson district schoolhouse on East Montpelier road last weekend. Contact A W Allen or the Barre town school directors. Also, a Central Labor Union meeting is set for Tuesday evening in Nichols block at 7 40, with delegates urged to attend. Muteh, Secretary.
A letter from New York bar members endorses Charles HM Beckett as Surrogate candidate, praising his probate experience and impartial administration. They urge unified party support, arguing the Surrogate role transcends politics and should be entrusted to Beckett based on his qualified conduct and service. The piece notes broad bar backing and calls for convention nominations aligned with this recommendation.
In Montpelier and nearby areas, Byrne of the city and Miss Witzgerald of Rutland are to be married in Montpelier on October 14. Keating, former head waiter at the Van Ness in Burlington, is visiting his home in town. Judge and Mrs. Watson returned from work in Yurtsouth Nova Scotia. Local health is improving. The Rev Dr J Edward Wright attended a preacher's meeting in Templeton Massachusetts and arranged a sermon for next Sunday with Rev Kent of Northampton. A boiler explosion at C C Putnam and Son's mill in Putnamville narrowly escaped injuries to engineers, firemen, and workers. Second Lieutenant Moore of Company Tt has been promoted. Lt. Senter appointed battalion adjutant. Pattee elected second lieutenant. Marietta Pacetti of Harre faced county court proceedings but was indicted to the grand jury. confusion of names led to Marchette case. Lucia St Barnett's body arrived for burial in Cutler cemetery. widow Viola A. Cutler of East Montpelier. Tenett, formerly of Montpelier and East Montpelier, had suffered chronic arthritis.
Randolph residents engage in travel and visits to nearby towns including Harre, Hardwick, and Darton. Funeral services for Harry Denney, formerly of Randolph, will be held in Northfield with burial at Southview Cemetery. Mrs Denney and daughter Evelyn state connections to local families. The week includes church vestry gathering, student assignments, and several townspeople attending events in Rochester, New Hampshire, and Northfield.
In a series of brief notices from Brookfield and neighboring towns, residents including Mrs. Tose Stone, Mr. and Mrs. Perley Kayo, and the Rumneys are noted visiting relatives in Lowell Moretown Gaysville and Rowland. A horse was injured and killed after falling through a barn floor. Kibbee, aged 68, harvested 40 bushels of potatoes and cut 100 rods of standing corn in a 10 hour day, and reported 34 thousand shingles in another long shift.
Dr Hanson and daughter of Montpelier visit aunt Mrs Emery. Susie Whitney to open event Friday and Saturday October 1 and 10. Grange meeting Wednesday could be ghostly. Townsfolk visit George Colby and Mrs CM Edson. Jima Hopkins recently from Barrington reports Mrs Hopkins improving after arm operation. Saturday Club welcomes patrons at A J Drury’s store. Summit Masonic Lodge meets Wednesday with M M degree and refreshments. Uni Vorwant church next Sunday presents Toa Message of the Falling Leaves.
Attractive glassware on offer with tumblers priced at five cents each and heavy nursing bottles built to resist breaking. Graduated jars allow measuring contents, while a range of other useful and ornamental dishes are available for eager customers.
A compact item notes a local New York store that sells five and ten cent goods, reporting a closing bid draw and mentions proprietor Tomasi Bit as a key figure in the brief notice.
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