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Newspaper

Barre Daily Times

Location

Barre, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1908

Page

6

Montpelier and Wells River Railroad timetable notes

Train services connect Montpelier with Wells River and Lisbon. The Auburn line provides connections to Littleton and variety of lines including Munition Express. Electric Street Railway runs from Barre to Montpelier and back, with departures every 30 minutes and a few minutes offset. Local schedules mention connections via train and streetcar routes.

Jonre Narre Jon Tay Montpelier & Wells River Narre Wells River Erplne Newoetts Lisbon Littleton Pahyans Las Saniae Alan Munizentxprees Hs Electric Street Railway Jouve Aquare Barre Montpelier Larrea

Provisions for the Future in Insurance History

An item outlines long term insurance provisions from the National Life Company. The fragmented text references policies, premiums, and annual summaries, indicating historical coverage terms and future security goals for clients and beneficiaries.

National Life Ae Company Pelier, Ve Nual

Talk of the Town: Cash for Watches and Jewelry ad

An old notice advertises cash paid for watches, diamonds, and silver jewelry. Burr the Jeweler promotes new music system at Shepard's Sporting Goods Store. A confusing stray line mentions prices from 20 cents to $2 and other local business hints in Austin.

Burr Shepard's Sporting Gools Davis Stone Stone Cattery Austin Watch and Spaulding Street

Washington Rural Association elects eight for year

At the annual meeting of the Washington rural association eight officers and directors were elected for the ensuing year. A. Whitcomb president, A. L. Patterson secretary and treasurer, G. H. Bigelow secretary, with directors including M. W. Chamberlin and A. Patterson. The stockholders plan River Valley fair at North. The public school in the village will close this week. Arthur Jeffords visits from Montpelier. H Johannessen to install a 40 horsepower engine for sawmill work by early March. Christmas exercises at the Universalist church praised as varied and engaging. The 10, G, T's announce a schoolhouse entertainment on December 3. Proceeds to aid Baptist parsonage debt. Doors open 7, program 7:30. Admission 15 cents, children under 17 years admitted free.

Washington Svsociation A. & Whitcomb A. L. Patterson G. H. Bigelow Treancher M. W. Chamberlin A W. Holden A. Patterson A. Ki. Whitcomb H. Smith C. EB. Emery DS. Emery H. Johannessen Universalist Church Baptist Parsonage

Local Holiday Notes From West Topsham and Surrounding Towns

West Topsham reports Miss Cora Kennedy in Barre Friday, Austin Chase of Corinth in town Sunday, Addie Rouhan of Rochester at home on vacation. Families including Leo McClure of Bradford visited Saylay, Mr. and Mrs. Poole and Charles Poole spent Christmas in Barre. Judge White returned to Chelsea after a week at home. Mrs. G W Bagley and niece Mint Sadle visited Washington last week. Many attended Christmas exercises at East Orange and Waite River. Dr C W Hutchinson of Washington attended Join Wilds in feeble health. James Rouban Jr and wife of Rast Corinth visited his father. FE L Peaslee went to Greenfield Mass to winter with son William, BRM railroad engineer. Miss Kate Downs left for Groton to stay until after Christmas. Franklin Philbrick, confined to the house, remains ill and grateful for gifts and kind remembrances.

Austin Chase Corinth Addie Rouhan Rochester Leo McClure Bradford Saylay C. W. Hutchinson Washington Wilds James Rouban, Jr James Rouhan L. Peaslee Greenfield Mass Willian Kate Downs Groton Franklin Philbrick Christmaas

Electric Bitters Proclaimed by Ark Resident as Remedy

W C Kiestler of Halliday Arkansas says he suffered malaria and stomach troubles until Electric Bitters. The tonic purifies blood, tones nerves, and boosts energy, claiming relief and offering refunds if it fails. Sold by drug stores.

Aayt W. C. Kiestler Halliday Ark Ee Ae Ee & Drug Store

Parisian Sage Hair Restorer Advertised As Dandruff Cure

An advertising letter extols Parisian Sage as a superior hair restorer that kills dandruff and nourishes roots, promising stronger hair and no more shedding. It claims quick visible results within a week and offers a money back guarantee, with pricing listed as 80 cents a bottle and distribution details.

Red Cross Wy Express Giroux Mig Buffalo

Local meeting notices and social event plans discussed

The community prepares for the regular meeting of Indy No 8 at Sta y street with reports on recent moves and attendance from out of town. Guests include Charles M. Edwon and George Ainsworth among others as plans unfold for a winter social at Mae Li with Y M C A sponsorship and a mas sacarete drawing card.

Uueas Arthur Camp W. Hunt EB. D. Puller Creamery Alvah Robinson Meethington Indy E. A Mixa Ida Northfield Mass Ant W. Conn J. M. Comstock Charles M. Edwon Wis Eega S&s Y. G Uae Greig

Tunbridge News Briefs and Local Holiday Events

Tunbridge residents share Christmas visits with relatives in Lebanon New Hampshire and Lynn Massachusetts. A New Year’s hall is planned at the Tunbridge House with a public installation of J L Farnham Camp 8 W at GA R hall. Local tradesmen and shoppers keep busy through the holiday season as cattle buyers visit from West Lake and Tunbridge’s social calendar centers on gatherings and a sleigh ride to the Christmas tree.

Fuller Boston Tunbridge Grange Everett Dewett Lebanon N. H Bill Camton Charles Durkee Chelsea George Durkee Tunbridge House Charles Ordway King’s Department Store Harry Whitney Bellowstone Bert Granger South Ryeguty J. L. Farnham GA. R. Hall Moh W. Young West Lakefon, N. Jr H.R. Maynard Harriet Lynn Mans Mrs. Willatram Concord South Royalton North Tunbri

Local Notes From Corinth Area Families and Visitors

Flossie Ward is working in Washington. J. W. Exetonan has fresh fish in stock. Miss Annie Wilkon from Northampton is at home for a few weeks. Hollis Hoyt attending school in Burlington is at home. Mr. and Mrs. D. P. Magoon of Washington visited C. W. Eastmen. Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Fagan of Worcester are with Mrs. Fagan’s parents, the Oscars Hall. There will be a New Year’s ball and a church event next Friday. Mrs. W. H. Simpson returned from Boston to spend the winter with her mother. Lena Williams from Berkshire is at home after teaching there. Min Tadd arrived with I. Sargent, a former pastor, for a church event and to hear him. C. E. Se[a]l also plans to hear him.

J . W. Exetonan Annie Wilkon Northampton Mies Hollis Hoyt Burlington Vane D. P. Magoon Washington C. W. Eastmen Mer F. W. Fagan Worcester Mass Fagan Oscar Hall W. H. Simpson Boston Mixe Lena Williams Bershire Min Tadd

Farm rental changes hands as J. P. takes over

Cabot notices show J. Perkins of Walden will soon possess the farm rented from J. J. Norrie. Community events include a Christmas Congregational church supper netting $25 and local residents visiting kin in Waterbury, Rutland, and Horton. House on L. C. Fisher place burned, workers unable to save belongings amid fire.

J. J. Norrie John Perkins Walden Congressee Vestry Hell Oll Arthur Wales Waterbury J. Kimball Burt Lyfont Horton George Adama Mra Denen Engileh Fisher Rutland Dean Congregational Church J. Norris la Abbie Lamona Imma Coling L. C. Fisher Place L. B. May

Randolpns Roundy Visitors and Local Arrivals Reported

Miss Ruth Roundy spends ten days in Worcester with friends. Mrs B E Herrith of Milton arrives for a few days with her daughters. Mrs Mary Pratt of White River Junction visits family. Miss Ida Flint completes holiday break and returns to Boston. Pearl Washburn returns to Brandon after visiting Randolph Center. Fred Poon, previously jailed for intoxication, is convicted again and sentenced to 30 days in jail.

Ruth Roundy Worcester Stans Mise Alvord Northfield B. E. Herrith Milton Johnson Mary Pratt White River Junction Gear Frank Henry Bingham Wather Penders Ida Flint Quincy Boston Pearl Washburn Brandon Randolph Center Mira Henry Hatch Ily Manchester N.n Ernest Hatch Fred Poon Cho Laws

Brookfield Gossip Among Neighbors and Visitors

Brookfield residents and visitors fill a holiday week with gatherings and town chatter. Names mentioned include Mrs J I Stone, Miss Laurie Tameont, FP Williams of Northfield, B A Williams, George Vor, W S Williams, Charles Moulton, Edgar Moulton, Mr and Mrs Jones Steele, Mrs Frank Tamson, Miss Lonine, Arthur Lamon, Henry Bacon, and mourners at the funeral of Miss Abbie Smith. A birthday event for Lucy Fullam marks festive notes. The next Grange meeting plans an oyster supper after an installation Friday evening.

J. 1 Stone Williams Laurie Tameont D. Williams Northfield Brookfield Frank Tamson Mies Lonine Arthur Lamon Henry Bacon Nortin Abbie Smith Lucy Fullam

Doan's Kidney Pills Promote Better Sleep and Relief

A Barre resident reports back pain and morning kidney discomfort improved by Doan's Kidney Pills. The advertisement cites enduring relief after initial use, claims permanent cures in Barre, and lists J. A. Drown's store and Milburn Co Buffalo as agents, with a 60 cent price.

Dean Barre Doan Della Bemi Street J. A. Drown Comte Poster Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States

Plainfield society notes and gatherings highlight week

Plainfield items report visits among families in Montpelier Medford and St. Johnsbury. Local events include a New Year masquerade ball for the Plainfield Cornet Band and the annual meeting of the Ladies Aid with attendance urged. Rebekahs elect officers for the new year.

Marshfield News Briefs and Social Notices

Ernest Folsom hauled a two horse load of beef and pork to Barre weighing 2100 pounds dressed. Good Templars meet in Folsom's hall next year. Ernest Douse visited his father in Peacham and will work for J Berton Pike next year. Miss Goldie Smith returns from Medford for Christmas with the Smiths. Mya Batchelder left for Plainfield to visit her mother in law. Mrs. Beckley at Heaton Hospital hopes to return home soon. A silhouette social and rubber sale is planned at the M K Church vestry next Friday evening. Ladies bring silhouettes and rubber. gents bring rubber. Refreshments served.

Ernest Folsom Good Templars Folsom's Hall Opter Ernest Douse Peacham Mr. Douse J. Berton Pike Goldie Smith Medford Mass O. D. Smith Dean Batchelder Berton Pike Sumjay Plainfield Heaton Hospital Merton Beckley Silhouette M. K Selligh Gente

Groton Notes and Local Social Updates

Groton scene includes Troy Blanchard at Miller Ayer Lumber office. Mrs W W Pillsbury and her son return from a visit to Montpelier. Mr and Mrs Coffrin resume work after Christmas. Ada French marries Martin McRea at West Barnet officiated by Rev P Brownell. Mr Blanchard and Mr Cochran visit Wells River.

Troy Blanchard Miller Ayer Lumber Company Groton W. W. Pillsbury Little Son Montpelier Martin McRea Ada French West Barnet P. Brownell Dodge T. B. Hall L. §. Blanchard Alexander Cochran Wells River

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