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Newspaper
The Vermont Watchman
Location
Montpelier, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1909
Page
4
A short praise note extols Life magazine for its bright humor sketches and cartoons amid gloom. It lauds its weekly cheer, accessible wit, and nonadvertising value as a commendable paper in its class.
The change in license law shifts all license fee money to the state treasury after local expenses, replacing the old one half. Early debates claimed the move favored temperance goals, but current figures show state revenues from licenses rising from about 44-45 thousand to 51,605.07 plus potential extra from wholesale licenses, totaling a little over a quarter more than last year.
Governor Prouty designates July 4 1909 as Champlain Sunday urging church observances statewide to honor Samuel de Champlain the explorer Christian pioneer and his 1609 discovery linking the St Lawrence valley to the Atlantic. He notes Champlain as a founder of a Christian mission and ties the anniversary to regional blessings and faith.
Local residents and visitors populate this Vermont digest with health updates and trips. Hugh Phillipa remains housebound by illness while Miss Ethel Butler and Mrs. H A Holman visit relatives in various towns. John Rogers and Lenore Mille travel for family matters. Dr M F McGuire days in New York. Mrs Helen Donahus improves after illness.
An ad style fragment asserts that catarrh destroys appetite and Kronea rarely fails to restore it. It states Perna begins to make patients eat and digest, praising its universal success while arguing against stimulant medicines.
A railway conductor from Topeka James O Styoune and others report relief from torpid liver stomach trouble dysentery and catarrh after using Peruna. Testimonials note improvements within days and weeks with several bottles, including a first lieutenant and a Greensboro man endorsing it as a strong tonic and cough remedy.
Montpelier High School’s baseball season ends with a modest record but strong notes. Captain Laird departs after solid pitching. Buck anchors behind the plate. Tomasi and Smith anchor fielding with potential in the box. Coach Blanfeld and Floyd Hayford are credited for developing new talent as the team prepares for next year.
Giovanni Giola, prisoner at the House of Correction, says Black Hand reps threatened Attorney Ernest H. O'Brien over a petition to pardon Rev. Francesco Crociata, serving 3 to 5 years for complicity in the Bantore murder. Camille Poulin warned to avoid O'Brien's office. Italian suspect sought for questioning. John D. Spellman says he has 500 petition signatures.
Barre wrestling fans will see Bob Somerville and Eugene Tremblay duel for Tremblay’s Canadian lightweight title on Friday June 18 at the Blanchard Opera House. Weigh ins at 185 pounds, audience committee to verify weights, and if no fall the gate will be refunded. A large side bet and purse accompany the bout with Skinner of South Ryegate facing Somerville Wednesday in Barre as a preliminary.
Summer guests from New York arrive at Herbert Whelton's. Mr and Mrs Mike Templeton of California visit relatives after fifty years. The drama Valley Warm at Bust village hall pleased audiences, clearing about 70. Dr J S Dodge and wife return from Cuba and will visit local friends with Ernest Dodge. District No 5 school closed after teacher left to attend her father’s death. Mr McAllister of Waitsfield involved in local notes.
George Denamore of Middlesex with measles. A C Moulton attended events in Barre and hosted visitors from Waterbury and Montpelier. Miss Daley Haselton and Miss Ella Comatock featured in local school and weekend visits. W R McAllister and family attended funeral in Waitsfield. Miss Lefiewell of Burlington to perform Friday evening. Local residents plan a chapel entertainment Friday January 11th.
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