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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1908
Page
4
A fragmentary Barre Daily Times item notes delayed water relief, pending polities, and a joke about a barn dance banned by a national association. It mentions Sheriff Hayden’s death, Vallento’s alleged axe, Vermont marble output, divorce testimony, and Dan Fennick planning to bolt a gubernatorial nomination.
The Middlebury Register cites Joseph A. Dellver of Montpelier and Allen Mr. Pletohee of Queendien for Vermont House seats. It notes Speaker Ghenry of Marine town may be re elected and vie for his old post. Debates mention Deorr or Vletch er as potential presiding officer, with Lon Gleney also referenced.
The weather mean has vindicated itself with a refreshing shower that broke the month long dearth. The rain benefits all sectors in the northern region, bringing relief to people and vegetation alike.
Fragmented prose describes a drought era and the need for sustained rainfall. It references growing impact on supplies, shrinking water, and the desire to replace depleted reserves after long dry spells. The piece links cosmic meaning to the water crisis and stresses urgent rainfall to avoid further loss.
Williamstown reports improving conditions for Susie Whitney and George Beckett, plus social visits by Mrs. Deary and family. First rain in ages arrives as residents anticipate fall millinery openings October 1 and 2 by Mrs. Kendrick and Mrs. Rowell. Forest fires near East and West fills spark excitement but cause only minor damage. Ladies of the Methodist society host a town hall event October 1 and 2 with an afternoon safety program and supper served evenings. Thursday offers steved and Friday features fish dinner.
A jumble of notices from Mary Marrien to Annie Stewart and a string of visits in Canada and Vermont. It lists names, destinations, and small-town events including cinema offerings at the Bijou theatre, moving pictures reviews, and local arrivals at the Hotel Otheyou. Also mentions a power outage affecting service and a card of thanks for support during illness and death.
For children oo ae and 500 Women's Coat Sweaters priced from 75 cents to 2.98 and 3.25. Ladies white coat sweaters 2.25 available in white and colors. Quilts marked 1.25 to 1.76 with large range of fabrics. Yard goods and satin lace waists, hats and samples with prices from 79 cents to 25 dollars. Store touts deep discounts and wide selection.
Boston date line reports International Paper Company workers in New England refuse to return to mills in Massachusetts Maine and New Hampshire under a five percent wage reduction. Strikers, members of the International Brotherhood of Paper Makers, balk at rescinded return to work until union officers receive the proposed terms. Berlin Worcester and other locales affected, with several hundred men involved.
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