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Newspaper

Barre Daily Times

Location

Barre, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1908

Page

1

Open season bills and election of Dillingham Page at noon

The Legislature discussed deer hunting open season changes and a governor issued proclamation possibilities. Dill ingham and Page were formally declared elected at a joint session, with remarks by Dillingham and Page and introductions of several bills on taxation, court reforms, and open season provisions for deer. Norwich cadets staged an exhibition drill at the State House grounds.

Benttore Dillingham Page Ort Hitchcock Senate Eyad Tate Prouty Fiame Conmmalesionor Thomas Tin Tlowse Barker Crattleboro Trates Judiciary Committee Howe Court of Claims Mall of Representa. A William P. Dillingham Cerroll Dillingham Anl Assembly Chamber Penn Orien Jeuw Addison Hon Ow Fong Coploas County Bie Caledonia County Chittensden County Franklin County Grand Tale County Bio Lampiile Orrhay Orleans Heetland Washington Co Windham County Windsor County Supreme Court Toutwell Stockbridge Bean Wheelock Bacon Hartford Norwich State House House

Tug Protector Runs Aground With 20 Boat Tow

Isle La Motte October 21 A tug named Protector towing about twenty canal boats loaded with pulp wood and lumber ran on rocks at Ficks Point in darkness and smoke. Tug Defender arrived from House Point, efforts underway to refloat the boats. Three canal boats at Indet are badly wrecked and there was little hope of saving the tow until Defender’s arrival.

Isle Ta Motte Protector Ficks Point Defender Indet House's Point

Bryan Denounces Rail Execs In Newark Ohio Address

Mount Vernon Ohio reports W M Bryan delivers a bitter Newark speech attacking Vanderbilt railway system leaders for shop and other employer abuses. He vows Republican efforts to defeat him will fail and says he will shift to the New York campaign, arriving Oct 23 after a day with fifteen speeches.

Bryan Mount Vernon Ohio W. d. Bryan Newark van Wyinkle Schaff Gonl-Supt Ingalls Vanderbilt Railway System Big Four Lake Shore New York Central Republican Party

Escaped Under Cover of Darkness in Tennessee

Memphis reports R Z Taylor an aged lawyer abducted from a Walnut Ridge hotel in Tiptonville escaped across Bayou in darkness after Captain Rankin’s lynching. Authorities from five counties, militia, and the governor pursue the Night Riders amid a lake fish rights dispute.

Memphis Tenn R. Z Taylor Walnut Lig Rankin Tiptonville Taylor Vernor Tennessee Quinten Rankin Keel Foot Lake Rankin and Taylor

Fire Escape Fracas at Odd Fellows Block Destroys City Dock

A fire in Manchester New York caused $60,500 damage to the Odd Fellows block on Hanover Street last night. About 250 revelers, mostly teachers and pupils, fled to safety as smoke filled the dance hall. Two men, F. A. Marston and George H. Howmond, jumped from the roof to escape the flames and were badly hurt. The five story brick building suffered extensive rear damage and upper floors gutted. several firms including Barry’s restaurant and the Prescott Republican headquarters were affected.

Manchester N. T Odd Fellows Block Hanover Street Belford Stalina Fremin F. A. Marston George H. Howmond Odd Fellows Iterk Odd Fellows Fall Tee Y. Barry, Restaurateur Prescott Lansenna Republican Headquarers Mester Business College

Fourteen Thousand Firefighters Battle Albany Forest Blaze

In October 1905 Albany reports 4500 men fighting serious forest fires across the Adirondacks. Heavy rain is seen as the only relief. Commissioner Whipple and Forests Superintendent Fox coordinate with railroads to mobilize crews. New York trains bring two carloads from Valley Field and Piercefield to help, with alarms from Minerva and Lake Kushoqua areas. This is the first October forest fire surge in 23 years, following 1899 August and 1903 April–May fires.

Albany Oet Seaeith Marly Teast James Whipple Wiliam F. Fox Lake Kushoqua New York Railroad Company Valley Held Canada Tupper Lake Piercefield Taupester King Lake Kushagna Btongwold Sanitanam New York North Creek Township Minerva Fox

Three Lives Lost in East Third Street Tenement Fire

New York Oct 21 three lions perished in a six story East Third Street tenement fire that trapped about 100 tenants. Flames swept the building causing panic and a basement explosion as firemen entered. Three bodies were found at the Stop door while most residents were believed to have escaped. Cambridge Mass Oct 21 Charles Norton noted philanthropist and Harvard family member died at his home this morning.

New York Third Street Cambridge Mass Charten Flint Norton Harvard Ollock Jim Tiaefty

Draper Loses By Fire In Burlington Street Blaze

Burlington October 21 A stubborn blaze tied up the fire department for over an hour before the blaze broke the house on Fact street. The fire involved Draper Bristow Draper son of Governor Drayer with officials stating the fire caused extensive damage and injuries.

Burlington Cqmnt B. Hf. Bristow Draper Gov. Drayer

Two Children Die After Boat Collision Near New Haven

In New York on October 23 Charles Princhi aged 2 from New Haven is dead and Howard B Welch of New Haven is in serious condition after a collision with the steamer Richard Pek. The incident occurred when a small boat capsized near the New Haven harbor.

New York Charles Princhi New Haven Howard B. Welch Richard Pek

Four Burned to Death in Steamer Fire at New York

Newburg New York Oct 21 Four men died in a blaze aboard the steamer New York of the Hudson River Day Line. James Jones Joseph Murethews pantry man Jean Jentina buttch ly and Alexander Bean porter perished as the vessel burned from a lamp explosion in the negro crew quarters. The ship carried about 50 aboard and burned to the water's edge.

Newburg N.Y New York Hudson River James Jones Joseph Murethews Jeane Jentina Buttchly Alexander Bean Porter Reime

Fire on Morrison Farm Supposedly Caused by Hunters

Fire الدر Morrison farm buildings including sheds farm tools and fifty cords of wood were threatened yesterday afternoon. Charles Martin found the blaze about 10:30 PM and alerted residents. Firefighters controlled it in about an hour. Wind favorable and quick action helped save the woods. origin suspected to be hunters amid very dry leaves.

Morrison Farm Charles Martin Morison

Big Ire In Buffalo Fire Destroys City Block

Fire disaster in Buffalo on October 21 destroyed a prominent business block bounded by Main Washington North Division and South Division streets. Losses include coatings and furnishings with listed items from K Moore and others amounting to about 200000 dollars. bids for paints cigars and electroplating show substantial material damage and structural cost.

Buffalo N. Y Main Washington North Division South Division Hearient S (Lee K. Moore Fure and Data Bidwell Josph B. Snyder Arthur G B. Tk. Meare

State Bowling League Is Formed In Burlington Area

The State Bowling League forms with eight three man teams from Capital Pastimes Daley's Montpelier Crescenta Eurekas Barre Queen City Linwoods Acade Burlington Ethans Allen. Officers: President A W Daley Vice President F K E Burgess Secretary T A Alexander Treasurer P A Whitcomb. League runs Nov 6 to Feb 26 with team and individual prizes and eligibility rules. Secretary Alexander to apply for American Bowling Congress membership.

Turlington A. W. Daley Montpelier A. H. Ibieeott Barre Met &J . McCarthy Quion City F. Borgees Eben Allen Clement State Capital and Pastimes Daley's Crescenta Eurekas Queen Citye Linwoods Acade Burlington Ethans Allens Ethan Allen Aleye League Montpalier F. K E. Burgess Burlingers T. A. Alexander P. A. Whitcomb Pri A. A. McCarthy F. Garvey Carl Holt John Averill The Alexander American Bowling Congress

Baker at Brattleboro Retreat Loses Hand in Mixer

Joshua T Dalberg, a 40 year old single baker at Brattleboro Retreat, was oiling a power bread mixer yesterday forenoon when his left hand was drawn into the machinery and crushed. It had to be amputated two inches below the wrist. Brattleboro, Oct 21.

Brattleboro Joshua T Dalberg Batberg

Orange Misa Edith Burroughs Dies At 14

Misa Edith Burroughs of Orange died Sunday after a sudden illness. Funeral services were held at the church Tuesday with Rev. Mr. Ranny of West Topham presiding. She was 14, born February 14, 100%. Loved by teachers and students, mourners noted her lovely character. Flowers included chrysanthemums and carnations from Mr and Mrs Harry Crockett and others in the community.

Misa Edith Burroughs Mr. Ranny West Topham Mra Harry Crockett Pillow Grange Center School Alters Fielaud Peake L. Heard Mr. and Harold

Demand Water or a Rebate At Barre City Council

Perrin residents pressed the Barre city council for action on water service with meter options while noting past warnings about Perrin hill connections. The council scheduled a meeting with the water committee next Thursday at 7 to seek satisfactory settlements and discussed amendments and street lighting issues.

Perrin Will Oxamer Rey Perrin Hill A. J. Stewart Mr. Stewart Ie Wratm Whab Sotmethi Mil Water Committee Counsil

Permit approvals spark overhaul and construction bids

The council granted permits for marking and remodeling projects including a shed at Mark plane FF and a hen house moving to behind Klewood cemetery. Alderman Ladd led the motion. Additional building permits and repairs were ordered for several properties, including chimney retops, shingle work, and a shed conversion into a blacksmith shop, with multiple vendors named in the read reports.

D. Beckley Mark Plane FF. Av Orage Hill and Charles Streets Klewood Cemetery Alderman Ladd Krapeetor Thurston Merlin Smith Strevle Smith W. ¥. Howland Fernald Caleaghi B. Hh. Conk Epees Alin &Milne Aldrich S. E. White Beck & Beck William McKeowin A. Ei. Vous George Howland Barton, Hayes & Ran

Four Vermont schools sign athletic eligibility pact

Principals from Goddadr Seminary Montpelier Seminary Montpelier High School and Spaulding High Barre meet at Montpellier Seminary to draft and sign an athletics agreement. Key clauses bar day students with tuition reductions from teams and restrict transfer students to represent a school after one year, with graduates forbidden from representing other listed schools. The pact takes effect immediately, excluding football.

Goddadr Seminary Montpelier Seminary Montpeller High School Spaulding High School Barre Montpellier Seminary Athletien Newcol Nema de Na Oes D. Mathewson Pelonipad

Ruth Darwin Art Exhibition At Montpelier Vermont

Ruth Darwin teacher at Goddard seminary presents an exhibition in Montpelier featuring water color works. Her portraits and landscapes, including scenes from West Virginia and Vermont’s Green Mountains, reflect careful technique and Dutch methods. Her education includes Corcoran School gold medal and study with James Henry Moyer.

Ruth Darwin Goddard Seminary Montpelier Miss Darwin Goddard Montpele Argus Montpelice Sellogg-Hubberd Vermont Corcoran School Washington, D. C Corcoran Washington Water Club Three Arts Club New York Peniant Masi Horaml Palisades Lake Chggoplain North Montpelier Barre Darwin

Installation Tonight At Presbyterian Church

Installation service for Rev J D Mackenzie as pastor of the Presbyterian Church will be held tonight at the church. All members are invited. Nev C Brownell of the parish will act as moderator. Rev Wing of Manchester and Rev W S Wallace will deliver the charge and the pastor will deliver the charge to the congregation.

J.D. MacKensie J. D. Enele

Pacific Diplomacy Warmth as Japanese and American Environs Post

In Tokio on October 21 the Japanese and American mailers walked arm in arm through city streets. The press decries the epochal meeting and notes the cementing of friendship, predicting united aims for the Pacific for at least the next decade. A crowd of about two thousand attended events, including dinners hosted by Premier Komura and Barons Terachal, Mitsui, and Twasaki, culminating in a grand ball seen as Japan’s greatest social event in years.

Tokio Japan United States Pacific Injiku Imperia Lens Sealy Komura Terachal Mitsui Twasaki

Osteopaths Meet in Montpelier Ninth Annual Gathering

Montpelier hosts the ninth annual meeting of Vermont Osteopaths with good attendance. Demonstrations by Drs Ansa Kell, W Brock, M Knauss of Montpelier and D Martin of Barre highlight the program. Officers elected include President Dr Samuel M Knauss of Montpelier, Vice President Dr Herman K Sherburne of Rutland, Secretary-Treasurer Dr Harry M Loudon of Burlington, and Executive Committee member Dr W W Brock of Montpelier. The group discussed professional matters informally.

Funeral for Mrs Hooker Held at Home in Walnut Street

The funeral of the late Mrs Julia Ann Hooker was held this afternoon from the home of her daughter Mrs Minnie M Wheeler on Walnut street. A large attendance of relatives and friends gathered as Rev Dr Thayer of Hedding Methodist church officiated. Bearers included nephews Merton Dew of Marehfield Jed O Beckley and Peart Beckley of Barre Town Roswell Beckley of Northfield Willie Beckley and Richard Bradley of this city. Interment followed at Elmwood Cemetery beside her husband William D B Hooker.

Julie Ann Hooker Minnie M. Wheeler Walnut Street Thayer Hedding Methodist Church Merton Eww Marehfield Jed O Peart Beckley Barre Town Roswell Beckley Northfield Willie Beckley Richard Bradley Elmwood Cemetery William DB. Hooker

Talk of the Town highlights and travels

Local notes report several residents traveling or visiting cities including M J Green to New York and Benjamin Tassie from Boston. Delaware grapes sell for 11 cents at New England Fruit Store while bids for a Y P A social on October 22 promise a good night. arrivals at Hotel Otis include several named guests.

M. J. Green New York Charles McDonald Burlington Benjamin Tassie Boston William D. McDonald W. R. Rowland East Corinti New England W. J. Carroll Alice Montreal W. J. M. Beattie A. M. Hunt Vermont Otis J. P., Bittner Albany J. H. Currier W. B. Goodnow M. W. Innes Speare Charles Phillips Ton Redacoba Kimball St. Jonnsbury Bo Jennings Newports ii C. Graham St. Albans

Ladies Aid meet at Can tonal church in East Barre

The Ladies Aid society of the Can tonal church will meet with Mrs Sar Thursday afternoon at 2 o clock. Members are requested to be on hand and bring their thimbles.

Ladies’ Aid Society Mra. Y Sar

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