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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1903
Page
5
For Christmas gifts find fur scarfs stock pelerines handkerchiefs and bags. Boston hats chatelaine and wrist bags in silk and satin priced 98c to 1.25 and 1.50. Umbrellas and coats suits and waists offer unusual values. Watch for Saturday sale at 71 and 75 Main Street.
A string of local happenings fills Talk of the Town notes. Washington guest wins in today’s event. several residents plan visits to Boston Bargain stores. at St Monica’s, Miss Anna Sullivan resigns as organist. Community groups meet, shop discounts advertised, and a few fraud reports surface as residents seek calendars and holiday gifts. The weather shows 24 degrees below zero in Montpelier with deeper readings around.
The page lists reduced prices at Vangbas Store and Abbett's in- store notices, plus Christmas specials at Barry Williams' furniture shop. It notes social events including Ladies’ Aid meeting at St Menton church convent, Maccabens whist series at Foresters ball, and Granite City No 92 A of A officers’ election. Also mentions a Burlington nurse date for Madeline Williams and a household visit at Mrs Stickney’s.
Mrs Gray continues to improve and may sit up in a few days while Frank Tucker battles pneumonia and Mrs Anderson assists. George Laline resumes smithing work as preparations for the Congregational church Christmas concert proceed. The opera house program Monday night was financially successful with strong costumes and performances. Mrs Nye and Mrs Word receive praise for organizing the evening.
In Williamstown reports note Mrs Jank Martin improving and Mrs Marley Martin slowly recovering from a serious accident. The Barre views booklet is offered by O J Dodges store for mailing and as a gift. Local shops advertise underwear, Christmas cards, jewelry, watches, and other items at low prices.
A partial rental advertisement mentions a room for rent on Washington Street in New York City with limited details. The readable text notes steam heat and possibly water access, but the full terms and exact address are unclear.
A fragment notes a Christnas Curtain Department sale with prices for Nottingham curtains at 68 cents, ga.50 grade at $1.29, and a $2.29 tie 33.00 grade. Brass curtain rods with white ondy offered two for 25 cents.
A holiday sale invites shoppers to prepare early with a wide display of gifts and fashion. The store promises leisurely browsing, a stock that appeals to all tastes and budgets, and holds items for later delivery. Men's and boys' clothing and furnishings are featured as new and attractive options for Christmas gifts.
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