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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1908
Page
4
The Barre Daily Times surveys national and local issues including Roosevelt era peace needs and war readiness, notes Aldermen resignations over policy, mentions two Vermont boating incidents as warnings, and critiques political commentary on Taft Bevan prospects and GOP campaign optimism.
The Vermont library commission reports steady public interest and sharp growth since its 184 founding. From 49 libraries to 205, and 60 plus library buildings, most towns now host notable libraries or have easy access to them, with ongoing efforts to reach remote communities and extend traveling services.
The Vermont board of railroad commissioners reports progress in removing dangerous grade crossings. Since spring 1907 it has eliminated forty crossings, with under 900 remaining. The New York Globe cites Massachusetts and New York spending comparisons, criticizes state authorities for inaction, and notes Albany’s alleged neglect in funding and enforcing crossing removals.
A long list of committee members is provided with many names and towns. The names include legislators and officials from Sutton Warren Barre Town Bennington and many other towns such as Middletown, Westford, Walden, Norton, Pownal, Barre City, Chester, Bradford, Westminster, South Hero, Corinth, Lowell, Ira, Stratton, Br idport, Huntington, Harton, Brandon, Williston, Stowe, Groton and Fairfax. The document appears to enumerate committees related to municipal corporations, town lines, public buildings and highways.
The passage urges naming individuals behind a harsh system and accuses rail companies of resisting safety spending. It complains that public demand for protective law is thwarted by lawmakers, while railways claim to support safety yet do not.
A roster of senators and representatives names multiple committees including Immigration and Industrial Interests and Public Health. Notable members include Fairbanks Caledonia Gorham Windham Lewis Lamolie Chittenden Rutland Addison Washington Ruth Industrial school Orlendo Rutland Corry Washington Vance Krvex Orleans Orvis Pennington Chittenden Wright Grand Tale Huntley Washington. Details reflect a state legislative assignment list.
The Hon Frederick G Pleet wood of Morrisville retires from six years as Vermont secretary of state. He left office voluntarily after announcing earlier he would not seek re election to devote more time to a growing law practice. The local option debate in Vermont prompts thoughts on county majority plans and deregulation of towns.
The bathskeller outlines special menus that do not affect regular orders. Specials repeat on the same night each week and patrons are reminded to remember which dishes appear on which evenings.
The Vermont Union Signal cease publication after the central trades and labor council votes to discontinue. Following P J Halvosa's resignation, the paper credited for pushing labor issues into state platforms and legislation ends its long effort with key figures like D A Bruton P F McCarthy and the Cruickshanks noted for their role.
On Tuesday the menu features Spanish omelettes ham omelettes Worcestershire omelettes tomato omelettes cheese omelettes veal croquettes with tomato sauce and broiled spring chicken. The selection highlights varied fillings and a roasted chicken option for diners.
Advertised menu items list veal cutlets breaded with tomato sauce and chicken dishes including chicken pie. Prices highlighted for Wednesday 5 to 12 p.m. events or sales.
Thursday hours from 5 until midnight feature large and small Porterhouse and Plank Steaks pork steaks and veal chops at advertised prices. Private dining room reserved for parties up to 12 on application. Weekday dinners for ladies and gentlemen served 12 to 2 PM for 35 cents. Rathskeller open from 6 AM to midnight. Get the habit dine at the
A fragmented OCR lists several individuals with surnames and towns including Wisgepai Benning ton, Magham Toroperence, Potter Benning a Ytler Rutland, Thayer Add Fairbanks Caledonia, Gleawon Caledonia, Dan oway Addison, MeLam Orange. The fragment details unclear affiliations or roles.
A long list of names tied to various towns and counties appears, including Clarke of Orange, Whos of Coventry, Murphy of Montpelier, and many others. The text references state matters on public health, immigration and industry rates, temperance, and bills, with numerous named individuals across the state.
A Senate committee report lists numerous members from Franklin to Windsor with names such as Byer Croft Franklin and Gross of leans Orange. It enumerates claims against various towns and officials including Barney Windsor Flinn Orange Urvie Ten ain Grow Orleans Aneatlon Sherwin Windsor and Lawl t Lamoille, detailing appropriations railroads prisons and manufacturing as part of fiscal business.
The legislature directory is near release with biographies of House and Senate members and secretary of state Halley in hand. Interesting items include a collection of recapitation statistics and birthplaces of House members: Vermont 211, New York 7, etc.
A damaged transcript mentions Vermont Maine and Wisconsin, listing professions and a lone barber, carpenter, clerk, editor, bank official, and hotel proprietor. It notes the first official stenography at the House with Fred ob Hamilton’s death impacting the legislature, and covers deer season estimates, illegal killings by dogs, and library commission stats alongside Senate staff appointments and a Rutland appendicitis operation.
The Montpelier Country Club directors met after a stockholders session, noting 1907 and 1908 as the most successful periods. J. coneng replaced M. Heaton on the board, with officers including J. B. Bailey president and H. J. Farwell secretary. A Lane Manufacturing fire department was formed for on-site safety, and a Munich- Germany made window memorial for Betsey Tarbox Dewey was installed at Christ Church. The high school Record may be revived with a new format.
Miss Marjorie Wells returns from Johnsbury academy over Sunday. Gale Bennett of Barre visits prospective customers in town. George Houghton resumes duties as sail carrier after vacation. Mrs. McIntyre returns from Hardwick with her son. Mr. Waym, visiting his daughter, L C Lance, heads home to Montgomery. George Smart of Peacham finishes painting for Farnand Merritt and goes home. Mrs. Josh Kimball and Nellie head to Waterbury to spend winter with her brother Lyford.
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