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Newspaper

Barre Daily Times

Location

Barre, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1908

Page

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C S Page Joins Dillingham In Senate Election morn

Ex Governor and leading dealer in calf skins and green hides along with a prominent banker, C S Page joins W P Dillingham in the U S Senate race. Elected today.

Page Wins Unexpired VT Senate Term In 1909 Backing

In the Vermont House and Senate, ex governor Gurr ell Page of Hyde Park was elected to fill the unexpired term of the late Senator Redfield Proctor. William P. Dillingham of Waterbury was reelected to the Senate. Democrats offered feeble opposition. Page’s supporters cited his business success and public service in Vermont. Page takes office March 4, 1909, for the unexpired term ending in 1914.

State House United States William P. Dillingham Waterbury Vermont Qurrell v. Page Hyde Park Redfleld Proctor John W. Stewart Middlebury Fletcher D. Proctor Page Hyde Parksman Senate Dillingham Boyce Howe St. Joingbury Eliahn May Hnont~ Jey Washington County Wright Grand Ile Kennedy Eilishe May Townsmman, Hoyer Chicago Bt. Johnabury and Lake Champlain Railroad Company Lamoille Publishing Company Morse Manufacturing Hyde Park Lumber Com Lamoille County National Bank Lamoille County Savings Bank and Trust Comepany Fire Lumber Company Buck Lumber Company Lamoille Central Academy Brigham Academy Vermont Sanatorium Anid Gunakman H. Henry Powers David Johnson Foster Ofice Hie

Carroll S Page A Vermont Senator Elect From Hyde Park

Carroll S Page elected United States senator to fill the Redfield vacancy in Vermont and represents Hyde Park natives. He attended public schools and Tespie's academy, earned a Norwich University degree, and entered the green business. Married in 1843, his career spans local packs and state finance roles through 1870s, with various public offices.

Carroll S. Page United States Vermont Beralle Hyde Park Thom Hae Hyde Maid Ithe Mor Norwich University Green Wie Daugoer Lawville

Dillingham Profile and Senate Career Highlight

William P. Dillingham, born in Waterbury, Vermont, rose from local lawyer to governor and U S senator. He chaired immigration and territorial committees, helped shape the 1916 immigration act, and led the Alaska inquiry and New Mexico Oklahoma Territories studies.

Dillingham Senate Committee On Immigration Livernish California Asuch Wien Territories Alaska Artery Congress New Mexico Oklahom Indian Territory Hear Tai Am Wes New England District of Columbia

Mrs Archibald of Manchester Dies After Illness

Mrs Archibald wife of P C Archibald of Manchester died after a year long illness. She was 35 years old and left behind surviving daughters from a previous marriage. The obituary notes her local fame as a bird expert across the state.

Mrs. Frank Archibald P. C. Archibald Manchester Philkisis

Trench Dug Stops Fire Spread in Kirby Mountain Burn

Firefighters dug an eight mile trench to halt a timberland blaze on Kirby Mountain and Victory Hill near St Johnsbury. Elmer Darling and International Paper led the effort as 2000 to 3000 acres burned, threatening villages and dozens of property owners who faced heavy losses.

Forest fire scorches over 2000 acres near Mendon Mountain

Rutland Oct 20 A forest fire raged two days burning more than 20 acres of timberland on the west side of Mendon mountain six miles from Rutland. About 150 men fought the flames with limited success saving most of the woods except a few cords near a large grove owned by Eugene Raymond Willan Baird and Harley Ranger. The timber is largely second growth hard wood and most of it is believed killed. Loss runs to many thousands of dollars.

Rutland Mendon Mountain Encventee Eugene Raymond Willan Baird Harley Ranger

Rogers Brothers stage star Gus Rogers dies in New York

Gus Rogers of the Rogers Brothers stage team died in New York after an illness linked to a fire injury years earlier. The brothers Max and Gus began in Boston's era and built a long vaudeville career. Survived by widow Mieude Raymond and two children. Jim Rogers noted as a leading cowrdians on the American stage.

Ow York Gus Rogers Rogers Brothers Chicano Utica Panama Jim Rogers Max Gus Pare and Stone Boston King Rogers Mieude Raymond

Prisoner Lewis Carter Escapes During Trial

Lewis Carter, on trial for a $50 theft from Dennis Depencher, fled an officer Saturday after being allowed to drink water. He bolted toward Bayview Street, dropped down a 20 foot embankment, crossed a railroad bridge, and disappeared into the woods. Depencher had saved $50 for winter funds while unemployed.

Lewis Carter Carter Dennis Depencher Bayview Street

Remains Found Near Elevator Ruins

A second body was discovered in the elevator ruins near the north door. The remains are fairly preserved though features are obscured. Mr Jaques of Sotien was nearby when it occurred. the area shows ongoing smoldering up to fifteen feet high.

Richford Jaques Sotien, En Hume

Vermont Fish and Game League to meet in Montpelier

Stowe reports that the Vermont Fish and Game League will hold its renewed meeting in Montpelier on November 18. Dr Heber Bighay will present notable moving pictures of big game taken in New Brunswick.

Vermont Speech Ties Duty Abroad to Duty at Home

President Roosevelt praised Vermont's Thirteenth Infantry veterans at the White House, urging that American citizenship rests on shared sacrifice and character. He said the nation should uphold justice among nations just as individuals treat each other, and that true Americanism appears in peace as in war. The address linked military valor to civilian duty and urged steadfastness against aggression.

Vermont Roosevelt Smidreeing White House Rumard Getty Pickett United States Huttles Honda

cordial relations sought by Sperry and Mikado audience

After a day of social functions Admiral Sperry and his flag officers rested in Shiba palace Tokyo. The Mikado hosted an audience with Admirals Sperry Schroeder Emery and Ambassador OBrien, with a luncheon afterward for state ministers and senior officers.

Tokio Admiral Sperry Shiba Palace Sperry Schroeder Emery Ambassador O'Brien Roosevelt United States Japan Mikado

Two Probably Dead After Sea Boat Found Off Rockport

A submerged power boat found two miles offshore near Rockport Massachusetts is believed to hold Henry Leo Beachmont and an unidentified companion. Posts were recovered from the vessel but no bodies yet located as authorities investigate a possible drowning.

Rockport Mass Henry Leo Beachmont

Mammoth Vermont road scheme outlines eight trunk lines

Eight proposed trunk highway routes for Vermont are outlined by Howe of Montpelier and Nennington with state funding of 15000 dollars annually. The plans include routes from Vernon north to Guilford and through towns such as Derby Pownal Bennington Burlington St. Albans and White River Junction among others. Additional measures cover legal reforms road and rail provisions and a state license board to regulate transportation.

State House Vermont Howe Nennington Vernon Guilford Windham County Connecticut River Pussumipel Derby Orleans County Pownal Bennington County Bennington Rutland Burlington St. Albans Franklin County Atlurg Grand Ila County Kavex Durington Chittenden County Eames Junction Hyde Park Morrisville St. Johnsbury Lamenburg Exeex County

Mosher Bemis wedding in Barre celebrates Gladys Mosher

Gladys Jan Mosher and George A. Mosher of Boston united in a late autumn ceremony at the home of Mr and Mrs G A Lores in Barre. The bride wore a white satin gown with gold lace and lilies of the valley. Miss Ethel Lamberton served as bridesmaid and Fred Rk Mosher was groomsman. The house was decorated in green and white and guests from out of town attended. The couple received numerous gifts and left for a wedding trip, planning to reside at 81 Surrey Street in Brighton, Massachusetts.

Re G. Alores Gladys Jan George A. Mosher Boston Tey Praneis A Ethel Lamberton l Marshfield Fred RK. Mosher Mire Lamberton C. A. Lang Montpetier Mosher Barre Albert Winslow

Montpelier Man Finely Fined For Public Disruptions

Edward Ewing amused himself chasing dogs near the Central Vermont Passenger station in Montpelier. Patrolman Connell jailed him for intoxication and disorderly behavior, a judge imposing a $15 fine, 20 cents costs, and 30 days in jail. He offered unclear disclosures referencing a stranger.

Edward Ewing Central Vermont Montpelier Connell Harvey

Died in Doctor's Office in North Montpelier

Richard Martin of Oslais died at age 22 yesterday in Dr. Wheeler’s office in North Montpelier where he had gone for teeth extraction. He reportedly died suddenly after receiving chloroform as the anesthetic. An unrelated visitor, C. M. Lambert of Beenington, came to the city today to marry in Luton Ontario.

Kinnley Rutland Lcense Tte Art Secretar Inw Theenan Board Offler Montpelier Peeshi Martin Thookling Davis Springfield Atte Indell Bri Hones Methodist Church Senate Tate Marly Richard Martin Oslais Wheeler Iine

Diary Entry Ties Suspect to Waterbury Attack

G B Evans, a Waterbury businessman, was attacked at his home by Fred Strong, 60, who used a sling shot. Evans received head wounds but survived. Strong was overpowered by passers by and jailed in Montpelier awaiting grand jury action. A diary found on Strong suggested suicidal thoughts.

Fred Strong C. B. Evans Waterbury Washington County Montpelier J. K. Pullerton Waterory Beig Strong Randall Barns Charles Keene Keene G. B. Evans I.wentee State Hospital Mr. Evans Evana Evans Wallaffeld Berlin D. D. Grout Denver

Wells v Boston & Maine in Montpelier ejectment case

Supreme court resumed sessions in Montpelier with Clarins A Wells suing Boston & Maine for 1100 damages over ejectment from a train at Barton in 1905 after refusing to show a ticket. The case notes a ticket dispute and conductor action. Martha Mason vs John Mason in Caledonia County was also argued.

Supreme Court Montpelier Clarins A. Wells Boston & Maine Railroad Barton Sherbrook Lyndonville Wells Martha Mason John Mason Jane Mason Caledonia County

Theatre Review Night at Barre Prompts Community Buzz

Local notices advertise a theatre event tonight at The Thratertam on Malin Street in Barre. Details are limited but suggest a neighborhood cultural gathering with performances in a shared space.

Also Mentioned on This Page

C.S. Page W. P. Dillingham U. S. Senate Sen Proctor Justin 8. Morrill Mr. Dillingham Waterity Dillingha Tolm Was &L Quebec Wolfe Waterhully General Assembly Sime Dillingham & Jose Dillingham, Huge & Howland University of Vermont National Life Insurance Company Peomen Witerbury National Bank Montpelier Seminary Kirby Mountain Victory Hill Elmer Darling Fifth Avenue New York International Paper Company Amauter TN Montpelier Vermost Fish and Game League President Roosevelt 19Th Vermont Infantry Fleet Burington White River Junction H. Sf Supreme Emirt Eden Mr. Howe Forrester Stratton Divine Rockingham Calhoun Mildlebury Prirlor Bacon Hartford Grarral Ga. O Mowe Bensiington Carleton Randolph Johnson Mosher—Bemis C. M. Lambert Beenington Marr Luton Ontario Cty Grand Pythias Wasterbury Charles A. Wells Boston & Maine R. R Talk OF The TOWN Sete New Tory Cxnis Malin Street Maswurea’s Seampinl Block
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