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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1916
Page
6
Pimples and facial blemishes are claimed to clear with Dr Edwards Olive Tablets. The ad touts a gentle cleanse of blood, bowels, and liver as a safe calomel substitute. Sold in 10c and 25c boxes, available at all druggists.
Dr G A Best moves from Canton to the former Soper residence on Main Street this fall. James M Fowler and Dr G A Best named as jurors for Windsor county court December term opening in Woodster. Mrs Susan Dustin Holsington, oldest woman in Derry New Hampshire, formerly lived in Bh tor and mother of Will Fle ton and Charles P Holsington, dies. Mrs Mary Stearne travels to Randolph Center for winter with cousin Mrs Martha Kibby. Ruth Dickey to occupy home during absence. Thomas J Lavere visiting Malone and Massena New York. M V Hilliard working in Hardwick. Community urged to drop off clothing for Christmas gifts at Mrs Guy Wilson’s. A Chappe fined $1 and $5.11 costs for French of the peace charge in municipal court. Judge A G Whitham presiding.
The item lists several local happenings including ill James Jacobs with the grip, Alvin Cometork shooting a deer en route to Willie Wilson's mill, and Thanksgiving visits by Oline Hastings and Mrs. Hastings. It records two quiet weddings at St Johnsbury Center and Lyman Wilson's, the Sargent lineage trips to Boston, a 26 person Thanksgiving dinner at George Hastings, and a biweekly library open at the academy from 2 to 4 p m.
The body of Rufus Law was brought from Bradford after a death Saturday night near the Tannehill. The funeral was held at 1 o clock with Gould officiating and burial in the Village cemetery. A parade of neighbors and relatives from Groton and nearby towns shared wake and visitation, with numerous local residents noted in the day’s notices. Other items include visitors, travels, and engagements involving residents from Bradford, Barre, Manchester, and Davenport, with correspondence about family movements and a forthcoming wedding between Josephine Robert Darling and Kurt B. Schmathaus.
Norfolk Virginia girl Mattie Denning reports nerv ousness, loss of appetite, and thinness reversed after using Vinci. She says six bottles restored appetite and weight, with healthy blood. Ad promotes Vinci as a constitutional remedy with a guarantee through Red Cross Pharmacy and Floyd G. Russell.
Michael Good moved his family to Barre after selling his Duxbury farm. Marold and Helen Morse consider the O'Neil farm on Scrabble hill. George W. Burhart of Boston visited cousin Mrs B J Berry. William Huntley of Claremont NH stays a month with Mr and Mrs Charles Huntley. Mr and Mrs H B Huntley and family of Wuitsfeld visited Berry farm on Sunday.
An advertisement touts Resinol Ointment for skin eruptions and itching. It claims rapid relief and healing after a doctor recommended it for a brother’s eczema, calling it magical and widely available through druggists.
A crowded birthday party at the Straw home celebrated Fred Straw’s 48th birthday with oysters cake popcorn and gifts. Mr Straw gifted his son a bed of the “Flave where the sun resides” as guests festive mood spilled into plans for a Wall Des 20 party with Mire, Currier, and Charles Orr attending.
Last call for dinner Thursday noon December 7 at the Congregational church with a bountiful menu for adults and school children. Friday evening December 8 the entertainment features readings by Louise Bar-Wour of Montpelier, with a paid admission and coupons redeemable at booths. refreshments served after 5 p.m. News notes include local visits, travel, and greetings from residents of Montpelier, Barre, and nearby towns.
East Bethel records show Frank Spaulding trapping fourteen foxes this season. Mixed lines report Jennia Mills of Hartford visiting old friends and trained nurse Mise. William Hutchinson returns to Warren. Fowler family from South Royalton visits with Miss B Fowler. Clyde Benedict and Charles Buk return home from Strafford and Quincy Massachusetts after the death of Mrs Hi Buck.
Randolph Kangoipi lodge of Odd Fellows held its 2hth anniversary Monday night with about Th mowbers and friends in attendance. A banquet followed by high school orchestra, speeches by Rand master and others, and a history paper on the Randolph Judge were featured. A 25 year jewel was presented to Dr A C Bailey, the lodge’s only resident charter member, as part of the celebration.
Arrangements are under way at both churches for the Christinia exercisers with Mr and Mrs Eugene Glyssen. Families visit Thanksgiving with relatives. Mrs J W Makebough plans winter with her brother H G Matchester. Funeral of J W Blakebrough held with Masonic attendance. out-of-town mourners cited. Circular conference of Congregational churches set for Dec 12.
South Cabot residents Harry Pulsome and Ernest Pulsome of Marsh- Held visited C F Clarks on business. Charles Serbner and Dawily retired from Stowe. Bret Barnett of Onbet Ting attended. Pateums Sunday. Wesley Huth and Larolle visited Kills Lereard in Eqet slot Sowley. Hall hunted last Nature s wuts a Aver. Lynd Hibart of Mershneh visited Sinley at TH. Mrs Charles Houpston detet her thers George Meath Kant Caliet Sa way. Mrs Latitia Hewrh remains at the frame of her daughter Mrs Ware ders. Mrs Orville Smith of Tunville visited sister Mrs Toe Daye. Tascebe Putnam and Bertha Houghton on sick list.
A brief Waitsfield prayer service is scheduled for Sunday at 2 pm at the Congregational church with pastor A. Bennete conducting. The piece also records the death of Mrs. Drew, who had lived with her daughter in Waitsfield, survived by brothers, a daughter Etta and son Wilbur, with burial planned in Tunbridge and a Monday service at her brother’s home.
A chaotic local notice reports a gathering at Stones ofarm and a sale at The gendemy with several families and neighbors attending. It notes a fire incident involving Floyd, mentions a wedding or birth events, and lists multiple residents and places in Bradford area, including South Byewate and Dig. The piece references a death and a delayed schedule for CAL Dabewday.
Funeral services for Mrs Richards will be held at Dobie Church. Friends and relatives are invited to attend with details and directions to the church provided by local notices.
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