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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1907
Page
8
Our determination to reduce this stock now drives prices down drastically. Each garment is marked at its original price with no hidden markups to inflate the sale price. If a coat is needed for a child, take advantage of this opportunity before sizes and styles vanish.
Our stock reduction is highlighted with coats for infants ages 1 to 6, offered four months before winter ends. Bear cloth plush astrakhan and velvet coats priced lower than typical end of season marks. Call early to ensure the right size for your child.
The notice mentions diaries at the Red Cross pharmacy and events at the Pavilion including William Bruce’s health recovery after illness. Several locals travel to Boston and Burlington for business or visits, including Miss Sarah returning home. The Wonderland Moving Picture Company will show The Poundling for five nights. A county game warden reports a buck deer killed in Woodbury with ownerless dog involvement. Buscell's bowling winners are listed, and a summoned meeting at Forestars hall on December 4 will include a banquet after the session.
The notice column lists local gatherings, meetings, performances, and personal moves. Mentions Vaughan’s and Perry’s venues, a Hanover trip, church events, concerts by Bruce’s orchestra and Minnie Barbour, and the upcoming Coming Thro the Rye at the opera house. Also notes local union meetings, a Sunday school committee visit, and bargain sales at a church charity.
A Modern Wool meeting is set for Wednesday December 4 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. to elect officers and seek good attendance. Hiawatha Lodge No. 20 meets Thursday evening December 5 at 7 o’clock. Initiatory degree will be conferred and refreshments served after work. W. E. Beck, Noble Grand.
The Barre Daily Times reports a weather prediction dated December 3, 1907. Forecasters anticipate prevailing conditions likely to affect local plans, with notes on temperature and potential precipitation affecting residents and travelers.
Fragmented OCR notes mention December events and a Wonderland Moving Picture Company with references to Werther, doors for draft protection, and Herbert A. Pap at 5 Hill Street Barre with telephone 243-3. The text lists Montpelier and Barre locations and hints at a product sale or order details.
A funeral is planned for Sarah, who died from injuries after a fall at her home. Witnesses recall the incident as schools resume after the strike, with services set for next Wednesday at 10 a.m. in Barre, as family and friends gather to mourn.
In South Barre on a December evening eight programs will be presented with light refreshments. All are cordially invited. Admission is 10 cents, children under 16 enter free.
A dealer sells several coats: a lot of ladies 50 inch Black Broadcloth with silk braid trimmings, repaired quality, worth 12 to 15 dollars, offered at 7.98. Another lot of extra heavy imported Black Broadcloth coats 50 inches, with fur collars and quilted satin lining, worth 20 to 22.50, offered at 15.00. An excellent line of ladies coats priced at 4.98 and 5.98.
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