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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1903
Page
4
A fragment from a 1902 notice mentions retirements or departures on a date near December 0 1902, with illegible place names and unclear context. It records an action related to local duties or positions but lacks full details.
Mixed chatter fills the page with political quips and local concerns. References include a Roosevelt fortune deemed a joking “willionaire” tag, New Hampshire weighing a special session over an exhibit for St. Louis, and Croto’s transfer to an insane asylum after murder charges. A Quincy granite industry note warns consolidation risks. Vermont high school football rules seek stricter team makeup to curb disputes.
Fragmentary lines from a humor feature mention toys and pets with a mix of garbled phrases. A seller advertises wire construction items priced ten to twenty dollars through B. W. Hooker & Co. The text preserves a period voice with scattered proper nouns and odd interjections.
Ads warn winter costs with a catchy phrase about overcoats being cheaper than medical bills. Prices range from eight to twenty five dollars and suggest practical warmth and savings.
State Senator George Sipley from Capital Savings Bank faces illness in North Montpelier. Stowe postmaster to relocate office to Ake City Memorial building. A panther escape disrupts Underhill poultry, killing birds. Riverett and New York figures announce a double wedding in upcoming ceremony. Eva L Chandler of Barton Landing wins Gorddard prize in mathematics at Tufts, with other honors. Mrs. W Seward Webb returns from New York for Betty Metcalfe wedding in Shelburne Falls. John Barris leaves post office job in city.
There are all kinds of books with prices from 10¢ to 50¢ and special bargains. Our line includes Christmas cards, booklets, and calendars, with diaries for 1904. Remember the place.
Barre business BARRE BOOK STORE HAL A SMITH advertises a general store sale located at Gordon Block 140 North Main Street. It offers native lamb veal and pork vegetables fresh oysters and celery plus Western Beef.
In terse telegraph style the piece notes Washington's near end of the session with Mr. Harris set to assume duties at the Capitol when the regular session opens. A Bristol inventor received a patent for a display rack and label rights were granted to a Harre firm for a phonograph brand. Lang of Burlington resigns from a Portland patent rights firm over a bail omking and driving patent.
Williamstown court session in progress for Clinton Cram and Mrs. Albert Martin Inland under Dr. Watson care. Attendees at local masquerade include Will Martin of Ottawa. Ingalls travel to Fayston for a brother-in-law funeral. Universalist Society ball planned next Wednesday with House's orchestra. proceeds go to a good time. Henry Jasell funeral held with Odd Fellows attendance. See village notices for local sales and holiday display listings.
Local advertisements invite customers to place orders for coats by mail with prompt handling. The notice lists a Barre Vermont address 3 Eastman Block for inquiries and orders. It emphasizes quick attention to mail orders and customer service.
The Vaughan Store advertises a wide Christmas gift selection including fancy lace collars and capes, gloves, handkerchiefs, towels, doilies, center pieces, cut work pillow shams, pin cushions, pillow tops, cords, dressing sacques, kimonas, fancy waists, and new furs. The holiday sale draws enthusiastic crowds as the store touts its large stock and value.
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