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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1908
Page
4
A chaotic Caribbean style report notes a Sunday fire disaster with many missing or burned victims and a claim of no rush to grant liquor licenses in Braintree Orange County. Four men filed for second class licenses, each listing farming as their former occupation.
County school directors met yesterday to examine teacher pay, noting salaries at GA.50 with board or $9.50 without board. The discussion highlights difficulties in attracting qualified teachers to smaller communities, given five months of vacation and seasonal employment. Raising pay could entice capable men and women into teaching.
The Caledonian confirms a young men led venture in St Johnsbury seeks public aid for a philanthropic theatre, run without personal profit in a manner likened to an endowed opera. Sponsors promise maintenance, aiming to keep the venture afloat during austere times, despite a decline in theatre attendance outside major cities.
Guy W. Bailey of Besex Junction runs as a Republican for secretary of state to succeed Frederick G. Whetwood of Morristown who is not seeking re election. Other names mentioned include Witter Farnsworth of Trutland and Joseph Stearns of Burlington. Bailey, 32, native of Hardwick, worked as a granite cutter, funded his education, graduated from the University of Vermont, and has held civic roles including village president and town moderator. He has chaired important committees and now serves on a state commission shaping statutes.
The Talk of the Town notes Tha Robertoon sisters perform at the Pavilion while a choir meets. Samuel Sinclair travels to Springfel for a brief visit with friends. Longley moves millinery to 10 Sum War Street and Batchelder’s orchestra plans a box social at the K of C hall tonight. A school exilaton and chapel service are scheduled for 7:30. Public invitation extended.
A bustling note reports Easter breakfast at Green Mountain Brand with full seating at Theatorium and fresh strawberries arriving at New England Fruit Store. A Bright Star Reberal lodge No 18 delegation plans a visit to Hippling Stream Rebekah lodge East Bare on Saturday evening the 18th. Those needing transport should call 153-4 before Saturday noon. A large turnout is hoped.
Talk of Town notes discounts at Vaughan's Smith & Cam and Abbott's Easter sale. Williamstown stores feature maple sugar at L. D. s with high grade deals on surplus manufacturer lines. Bat clearance, collar ware, negliges, and mockwear showcased at Smith & Bro with six latest items.
Red Stamps will count up fast and earn premiums with tea and coffee purchases. Get stamps when buying specific items and receive free book value with purchases of 50 cents or more. Bring the ad to the store Saturday for a dollar’s worth free plus other offers.
Easter coats skirts belts neckwear and ribbons feature in a local sale. One case of ladies ribbed top hose priced at 12 1 2 cents per pair. Half case of misses and children mercerized hose sizes all, 25 cent hose selling for 19 cents per pair.
The document lists assets totaling 769462.83 with components including 460032.42 capital stock and 142648.70 undivided profits. It notes a dividend No. 15 at 8 percent and deposits of 15000.00 and 2600.00, indicating financial positions of capital stock surplus fund and related reserves.
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