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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1908
Page
4
The Barre Daily Times reports on Vermont politics and weather with notes on the state court of claims, Senator Lafollette starting a weekly paper, and a hedgehog bounty bill. It warns hunters of fire risks if rain delays deer season and cites Rutland Herald protest against doe hunting.
A Vermont feud between Goddard Seminary and Montpelier Seminary eases as principals at a state teachers convention in Ratland agreed to calmer relations. Both schools promote athletic and literary activities while competing in interscholastic events, but recent candid talks aim to curb hostility and strengthen the association through cooperative efforts.
Our resident buyer tours New York market securing the latest fashion for men and boys. This week features a special showing of dress shirts ties and waistcoats. Visit our shoe department for value and style.
The record notes that while rivals clashed over athletic policy and severed ties, this does not prove athletics are overstated. It suggests only that the dispute persisted too long before a decisive day of reckoning arrived, not that prominence was undue.
The Randolph Herald notes Fletcher Proctor’s retirement as Vermont governor, highlighting a record with broad popularity and a pro growth agenda. His farewell message emphasizes progress, practical governance, and attention to education, with praise for his administration’s businesslike methods and bipartisan reach.
A fragment praises a noted Vermont official for independence, capability, and reform. It lauds his personal strength, economic prudence, and leadership in charting new paths while resisting overreliance on family name. The piece extols his public and business integrity and anticipates adoption of his reform suggestions.
The Vermont public reads of Champlain's discovery and the tercentenary festivities planned for next July. The Vermont association of Nestor schedules a November 4 meeting with Rev. J. J. Laws to speak on Champlain and naval battles, aiming to unite Daughters of Vermont and Boston poets in a patriotic observance. Burlington Free Press notes Governor Proctor's retiring message to the legislature, praising his two years of service and reforms, including liquor license law changes and state normal school needs.
Encouraging reports from a citizens committee and trade group show liberal subscriptions to raise land for the project. A paid secretary will run operations as the moving spirit, with strong public support from young workers to merchants and professionals in St Athans and surrounding areas.
The Nature will meet in joint session Thursday afternoon to elect judges of the supreme and superior courts, state superintendent of education, and state librarian. Election of judges may be deferred pending action on increasing the supreme court bench from four to five. Governor Prouty hosts a ball that evening. 1,300 invitations issued, wraps checked, and guests include governor, lieutenant governor, and speaker. Funding and attendance by lawmakers noted amid local social events and memorials for War of 1812 veterans.
District Superintendent W S Smith preached and administered communion at the Methodist church in Hochester as Bethany, Trinty and Pinel Baptist churches join in evangelistic services in Montpelier during late fall or early winter. Judge Loveland Munson of the supreme court rests at Pavilion hotel with stomach trouble. Mrs Lucinda Owen’s funeral was held at her Elm Street home with Rev J Edward W hit a pang. Bell 220 pounds to be placed on Oli street tower. Rev H A Flint officiated at the marriage of Dana H Gilman and Clara D Howey at St Marys. The Club met with Fred Blanchard with a paper on Analysia of Wit and Humor by Frank K Goss. Next meeting with Rev Dr Clarence H Senter on Bismarck. Vermont Bible Society anniversary in Hirst Baptist with Rev L J Bamberg. Public exercises in Representatives hall feature Dr W J Haven of the American Bible Society. Dr Haven preached at Trinity Church Sunday morning.
A garbled local column lists visitors and guests at various homes including Mrs Harry Bower and infant, Miks Frances Dobson of Everett, and Col HO Bixby approving an insurance agent appointment. It notes probate court sessions in Washington and Willametown, and reports on handwriting expert for State v William Moses. Remains of Margaret Lawler from Hyde Park are mentioned with a funeral context.
A Brooklyn Life humor piece urges readers to endure troubles with a cheerful stance. It counsels smiling through misfortune, resisting despair, and treating life as a game where optimism strengthens resilience and social grace.
Websterville hosts a chicken pie supper at Donald Greenley’s farm on Wednesday evening October 21. Menu includes chicken pie, bread and butter, doughnuts, stew and coffee. A team departs Walter Balve llett es Graniteriffe at 7 p.m. Free rides offered to attendees. Admission to the Gadite association for children 12 and under.
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