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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1908
Page
4
Frost hints of winter as ads shout autos and water stories fill the pages. The Bennington Banner mocks overemphasis on athletics at Goddard and Montpelier seminaries while Vermont Senate dynamics test party splits and cross party alignment.
Barro residents form a seven member cost-perpetuating board entrusted with maintaining the Barro public library fund and building. They oversee construction of the new library building dedicated yesterday and will manage the trust and library operations, earning public gratitude for prudent stewardship.
A new phase of the unprecedented drouth hinders navigation on Lake Champlain as passenger and freight boats face delays due to very low water. Docks become high and dry or inaccessible, and locals note memories of such conditions are unmatched. Continued deforestation reduces natural water storage, worsening drought effects.
A local ad touts five kinds of shoes priced to suit buyers, promising firm footing and daily comfort. The copy highlights the variety and value, urging customers to consider sturdy options for daily wear.
A Burlington editorial from the Ganelie rally and Bt. Albans Messenger condemns the so called temperance plank, mocking its omission from McClellanHarvey era coverage and warning that the reformist push may be doctored or paralyzed. It notes Republican demoralization in Burlington, cites Burlington representation doubts, and parallels New Hampshire convention scorn for memorials to Franklin Pierce.
Burlington News notes on memorial sculpture for Lake Champlain events and Vermont road conditions. It laments lack of memorials for Lake Champlain battles and discusses road improvements in Bradford Corinth Topsham Washington Barre towns, praising commissioners Gore Taplin Hoot Umgh ten Witham for graveling holes and leveling beds. It also weighs Barre versus Montpelier football rivalries, arguing sportsmanship overzeal and praising Bennington High School for organizing teams despite limited resources.
Major Lunan M. Grout, a Mexican War survivor, received notice of his wife s death. Mrs. A. R. Leonard dies after illness near Roxbury at sixty, funeral Thursday with burial in Genikdaeille. P. & Smith warn of water supply fears as Berlin pond water runs low. Lake Mapenda hotel project filed with secretary of state for Wilmington operations.
A meeting at the Pavilion will hear proposals on law reforms and jury selection, aimed at simplifying statutes and court procedures. Drummett is named president of the reform association, with plans to amend court rules and permit direct county court actions in appeals.
Ludlow September 2 Vermont Baptist convention sessions focused on the Baptist Historical Society the women’s missionary organizations and church benevolences. Dr A Gook of Moomfeld N J gave a history of benevolences, praising 20th century missionary achievements. Officers named for the historical society included President Rev G Lawyon and Secretary Rev Henry Crocker. The Ministers’ Aid Society heard Rev F Tolcian speak on Christian Consciousness a Davis of Authority for Christian Faith with negative leanings. Women’s organization session featured Miss Julia Shinn field secretary and Mrs N N Bishop of Boston among others.
East Barre notes include baby Taylor with Mrs. Murray Cutler in Plainfield for a few days, Arkley buying a livery business in Barre, Larmand moving to Maine, and a social at The Laden Air Society. A cream sale and wood fair for East Barre benefit, plus anxiety over water supply affecting stone sheds and quarries. A Portland medical exam report shows 68 applicants, 24 passing, Dr McArthur ranked second.
Comic snippets show leap year schemes and flirtations from 1920s press items. Jokes reference marriage asks and social manners, including lines about vacations, complexion care, taxes, and engagement rings through brief humorous sketches.
We express our sincere thanks and appreciation for the many beautiful memories and support during the long illness and death of our loved one. Mrs M Blanch and sons convey heartfelt gratitude for kind words and sympathy from friends and neighbors.
A garbled notice warns of city water restrictions and potential shutdowns if wasteful use is detected. It mentions immediate inspections of business blocks and urges self-governance and repairs, with a ban on certain water usages until further notice.
Stanley Automobile Model E offered for sale by owner who seeks a larger machine. In perfectly good condition. For further particulars see Dr. C. M. Scribner, South Barre.
Medium sized, in various shapes, very prettily designed. Handy to hold flowering plants. Set off bouquets well for decorative purposes. A genuine bargain for 10 cents at the.
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