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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1908
Page
4
The Randolph Herald notes in a rambled column that Judge H Henry Powers once claimed 750000 dollars of untaxed Lathe Property could be uncovered in Morristown. It jokes about the judge’s party alignment and his future as a railroad attorney, imagining towns seeking his services after his resignation.
The Times urges Vermont Automobile Club members bound for Montpelier to consider Barre for lodging as Montpelier hosts many annual meetings in the next two months. Barre hotels may offer better availability during this busy season, despite the cozier city’s influx. The Barre latch string is out.
Only five applicants seek admission to the Vermont bar this year showing a modest influx into the profession. The remark suggests fewer people are choosing law in Vermont, possibly due to anti-lawyer sentiment and the lure of business careers offering quicker rewards than lengthy study and waiting periods.
The Lake Champlain tercentenary commission reports to the last general assembly on plans for the 400th anniversary of Champlain's discovery. It sought Canadian and U S cooperation, with Roosevelt approving but Congress failing to act. Vermont has funded 60 000 for New York events and may seek more in the next session. A monument proposal is urged as part of the celebration.
Clark Pilat, about 58, died at his home on Roxbury road after a bout with peritonitis. A long time resident and public figure, he served in several offices and leaves a daughter Glady and a son William. The town saw a wedding notice for Clara D. Hovey and Pannae Finan, and various local moves including Cora Hatbot taking a Brandon teaching post.
The text contends that the legal field might self-regulate as supply and demand adjust. It argues there could be too many attorneys already and that five new lawyers should not flood the market, aligning with a natural law seen in other industries. Society may rely on this to keep the profession within necessary bounds.
A Vermont judge of the court of claims may move to a U S congressman seat while EB Firnn resigns to serve as state senator. The change leaves Linus Leavens to defend the court amid rising sentiment that the court of claims should be abolished and could be displaced by legislative action.
Newport October 7. The state convention of the W. GT U opened with a reception at the Congregational Church. The forenoon featured an executive committee meeting and the afternoon a conference led by K. Fairbanks outlining plans for next year. The reception program included greetings from Mrs. a cons state esident and remarks from Rev. I. Willie and Rev. C. D. Lane among others.
At Lexington the Harvester owned by August Aiblin of Milwaukee driven by Fal. Geers won the three year old division of the Kentucky Futurity in a decisive heat. The final heat saw a mile in 2.08% setting a new event record. Jerry B won the Tennessee stake pacing 2:06 in 5 heats with Minor Heir and Copa D Oro among others racing through the heats.
In Franklin county court, five divorce cases were granted or heard. Waterbury vs Waterbury granted for intolerable cruelty with custody to petitioner. McKowan vs McKowan granted for neglect and refusal to support with child custody awarded to petitioner. Bloomer vs Bloomer granted for intemperance with custody to petitioner. Donaldson vs Donaldson granted for willful desertion with custody of other children awarded. Padvah vs Padvah dismissed without prejudice. Booth vs Booth heard with no decision.
For the first time in National League history a postseason game will settle the championship. The decision, announced after a tangle over the best series between New York and Chicago, comes from the National League directors.
Chelsea Fred Waldo's daughter is very ill with Dr Marshall in attendance. Fred Waldo is seriously ill with Dr God Troy as attending physician. Fred Ordway traveled to New York Monday for fall trade goods. Mrs Laura Berry remains ill after a summer of poor health. Miss Harvey teaching fall term of school on the weathil is dangerously ill. Dr and Mrs A B Smith visited their daughter in Northfield Monday. L Spear J M Scribner and Foster Moll of Corinth and B F Fullam of Wershire were in town on business. Mrs Fred Tracy returned Wednesday from Plattehu where she visited three weeks. G I Stows Hale K Darling and Stanley Wilson went to Montpelier Tuesday for the supreme court opening.
East Barro Silver Leaf Circle No R28 presents its third annual event in Ostoter 14 1 16 and VI with nightly grand entertainment. The Ladies of Clan Gordon and Odd Ladies of Harre perform a fancy drill on the 15th, a band concert on the 11th, dancing and varied entertainments each evening. Kiley's Orchestra provides music.
The sporting World notes a six team professional baseball league to be staged in winter on the Isthmus of Panama. Manager Larry Lajoie of the Cleveland Americans signed his first baseball contract in Fall River in 1896. Hazel Pateh once held the record with a 2.02 percent pace as a pacing stallion. Sam Langford, aged twenty eight, is a colored middleweight with six years in boxing and the highest ranking in pugilism to date.
A miscellany notes railway death rates in Holland averaging one per year and US railways then seventy five years old in 1907. Formosa had sixty two miles of rail in 1805. Since 1899 Japan spent about 13 million on rail development. Also brief notes on the bluebottle egg hatching in sun, Admiral Wood’s math quip, mistletoe kissing origins, and oyster anatomy with a glimpse of its mouth and organs.
A rough collage of jokes and quips from newspapers includes farmer wit about stationary engines, Cupid in disguise, a vegetarian joke, campaign wordplay, a diva sexing matrimony, a whaling yarn, sleepwalking antics, a holiday note about fashion and mint, and a windy campaign boast. The items mix sources like Pittsburgh Post Harper's Weekly Cleveland St Louis Times New York Globe and Kansas City Times in a bustling humor column.
We do not claim to give any goods free but sell at fair profit. Sweet potatoes sold by the 12 pound bag. Armour's Simon Pure Leaf Lard in tested stamped pails. Lard priced at 1 cent per pound for 10, 5, and 3 pound pails. Apples offered for dessert and cooking at fair prices.
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