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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1908
Page
5
Saturday sale offers Ladies Gents and Children's handkerchiefs in linen lawn and embroidery with heavy value. Includes 6 for 25 cents bundles of various linen, lawn, and hemstitched styles plus 10 to 50 cent specials on embroidered and all linen pieces.
Ab im Christmas wares and coats at Vieughan's. Abbott's line of ladies and misses’ fare for Christmas. Hiltines jeweler’s for Chriskonne watches. New music at Shepunl's Sporting Goody Store. Fur and furled coats at Moore & Owens. Havana Leaf Levis at 04 Summer Street. Foresters Court 3917 and Companion Court hold meeting in Worthen block at 4:20, then private dance at Mile hall. Two league bowling matches at Diesell's alleys with Kihans from Burlington facing Barre. Pastimes beat Capitals. Holt rolled 248 tying McCarty record.
A jumble of local notices lists children's toys, Christmas goods, and shop specials at Burrs Pitts Vaughan’s Shepard’s and Kendrick’s with events including a public dance at Mile Hall and Worthen Hall. The piece also notes a church social, a Christmas window display, and a tale from Baby Beland at the opera house.
Advertisement promises a beautiful Christmas present at no cost with a 1 to 2 book purchase. Claims goods would cost extra elsewhere and invites readers to call or visit to view the premiums included in the order.
Retailer advertises a weekend to Monday promotion offering $1.00 in Red Stamps free with all purchases of 25c or more plus regular stamps. Highlights a large combination order worth 49.50 in stamps free on Monday.
A. P. Abbott & Co. states overstocked on ladies and Misses winter coats due to milder weather. Buyers are urged to take advantage of January pricing for three weeks of wear, with unusual values highlighted.
A local ad lists ladies black coats with marked savings. Half dozen black broadcloth coats priced at 20 dollars, previously 25, feature satin lining and fur-like warmth. Additional styles at 18 dollars, previously 22.50, emphasize smutting style and satin accents.
At 910.00 we have a few Ladies' Long Coats in stock, with colors and styles that differ. These coats have previously sold at 612.50, offering a value comparison for shoppers seeking affordable elegance.
At season end, remaining coats offered from ages 14 to 17 years and other odd sizes at low figures. Prices include $15 for select colored coats in plain crepe and novelty cloths, $12.50 for plum colored and mixed cloth coats, $10 for tailored mirror coats, and $18 to $20 for remaining plain color and mix coats. Some items previously $20 plus now clearances.
The Vaughan Store opens this evening offering special prices on Indies conte at Fitts and a full line of children's furs. See also Christmas sweaters, holiday items, and a selection of holly from Sowden & Lyon. Local residents Mr. Johnson, Miss Lora Laramie, and Miss Nell Stoughton are noted visitors or returnees.
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