Talk of the Town Sleighing at Bancroft Inn and travels
Local note lists sleighing parties at Bancroft Inn Plainfield with dance hall access and copper served at fair prices. Mentions guests W H Snow proprietor and several visitors returning to Barre Pittsfield Enosburg Falls Williamstown and St Johnsbury on holiday travels. frost records and cold readings across towns cited for Dec 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bancroft Inn
Plainfield
W. H. Snow
Hog. Chase
C. A
Jefferson Street
Abeirhone
Enosburg Falls
Arthur E. Bughee
Barre
Pittsfield
Mass
Dorothy Simonds
St. Johnsbury
Williamstown
Burlington
Jack Prost
South Barre
Great and General Store
Wells River
Woodsville
Mercury
Marshfield
Holiday travel notes and village dances in Milford Barre and surrounding towns
Frank Ocella returns from Milford while W T Smith comes back to Barre from Fitchburg Massachusetts. Mrs Dean Blodgett leaves for Saranac Lake New York after visiting Montgomery Center and North Main Street. Stanley Averill returns to Boston after visiting grandparents in Hillside. Rosetta Nolan en route to Canaan New Hampshire from Websterville. Peter Forest and Trefly depart Pleasant Street Beckley Street for West Concord New Hampshire for New Year with relatives. Albert Tongud and family return to Sprinstek Massachusetts after visiting his parents. The Swedish Order of Vasa plans a dance at K of C hall on Saturday December 30 with Karl Fornell orchestra. J F Stephens, Overland distributor, travels Vermont roads to Burlington with Mrs Stephens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Ocella
Milford
Maya
Barre
W. T. Smith
Fitchiurg
Mass
Dean Blodgett
City
M. W. Goodspeed
Montgomery
Stella Laviolette
North Main
Saranio Lake
N. Y
Stanley Averill
Boston
Mra
Ty M Averill
Hillcrest
Rosetta Nolan
Websterville
Canaan
Peter Forest
Pleasant Street
Trefly
Beckley Street
West Comcord
NHL
Albert
George Tongud
Sprinstekl
Jorday
Order of Vasa
K. of C. Hall
Karl Fornell
J. F. Steplwns
Molndoe Falls
Vermont
Burlington
Stephens le
Nomay
Fragmentary ad copy lists assorted prices and items
A small clipped advertisement shows scattered pricing for items including two for 25 cents and small quantities, with values like 10, 15, and 25 cents, spread across miscellaneous product notes and seeds.
Special sale and local notices at The Specialty Shop
An early 20th century brief lists a stamped embroidery sale at The Specialty Shop run by Mrs. Beattie, plus various local items: Edward Maine of Orange visiting the city, Montpelier and Barre residents greeting relatives, New Year’s events at Banctoft Inn in Plainfield, and district updates on roads, wind, and snow. Several names appear including Roy Sartell, Mira CY, Millar, B.A. Prindle, Charles M. Ladd, Kope Bonardi, Joseph Fraser, Mrs. Fred B. Smith, Cr. Bagher, Eugene Vars, Gladys Fale, Peter Gropelli, Kenneth Gale, Martin Robonon, C. Odett, and Nepalton LaFlower with references to Christmas and winter travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beattie
Edward Maine
Orange
Mira CY
Millar
Roy Sartell Haw
Rockland
Banctoft Inn
Plainfield
B.A. Prindle
Depot Square
Charles M. Ladd
Caani
Lane Manufacturing Co
Montpelier
East Hill
Koope Bonardi
Quincy
Mass
Vine Street
Joseph Fraser
Boston
Florida
Barre
Fred B. Smith
City
Cr. Bagher
Washington Street
Hugene Vars
Mady Tureday
Dan
Ady Martin Robonon
Jeffersonville
North Main Street
West Topsham
C. Odett
Mayo
Websterville
Joseph LaFlower
Williamstown
Josephine LaFlower
LaFlower
Karre
Guitelaine
Montpeline Road
Vivi Dodge
Mra. Griarson
Olive Waterman
Mra Jobson
Cock Cine
Waterman
January Clearance Sale at Dry Goods Store
Our January Clearance Sale offers steep discounts across the Dry Goods range excluding spooled thread silk black cat hosiery and wool yarns. Garment Department features strong savings with staples likely to rise first in spring. Focus on cottons Ginghams Percales and wash dress fabrics. stock up for the year ahead.
Ladies Tailored Suits Sale Prices Across Ranged Styles
A local shop highlights leftover tailored suits across multiple price points. Suits in Serges and wools, formerly 12.50 to 15.00 now 7.98. colored suits 9.98. other colored options 12.50. higher end blacks 18.00 to 60.00, all offered to clear stock and finish the season.
Lace Curtain Sale Cuts Prices Ahead of Spring Market
The Lace Curtain section announces a major advance in cotton and yarn costs and offers liberal discounts on all lace curtains marked at old prices. They expect a 25 percent rise if priced at market. Odd curtains of one or two pairs are offered at about 40 percent off. Regular stock also discounted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barre
Look Haddie
Motor Weave Robes on Sale for 12 Days
Heavy wool robes described as double warp weave and steamed shrunk for motoring or camping. Two tone rugs and large blankets offered. robes priced at 6.75 dollars. Remaining children's coats slash to one quarter off regular prices, with sizes limited and value emphasized.
Silk dress and umbrella sale at Silke stock push
Dress silks and related wares launch a spring sale with deep cuts on silk fabrics, chiffon, crepe, and wash silks plus reduced umbrellas and corsets. Silke stock claims larger than last year as prices drop to lure buyers before advances. Includes multiple bundles and case quantities with steady post options.
Memorandum sale price policy for Saturday close
Memorandums note no goods taken out at sale prices and that items at regular prices remain. If payment is made before the Saturday closing, January 13, sale prices will be allowed.
Fabrics Stock Sale From Readable Fragments
One lot of Minch Wash Silke in Stripes for waist and shirt now 39¢ per yard. 30-inch Plain Nile Fig red Silk, 58 value, now 39¢ per yard. Crystal Silks at 39¢ per yard. Woot Drees Goods Remnants in Tan and Black, short Hamilton Serges selling 3 types per yard. 4- inch Tan Cloaking 1.50 value to close at Fire per yard. Dark Stripe Coating 1.75 now 7¢ per yard. Wool Cross Goods odd lots 76¢ to 1.50 now at reduced price. Green Chinchilla Heavy Coating 3.50 cloth to elope at 1.50 per yard. Ideal for a young lady coat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Prince
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ae Simmons
Simmons
Simmons Steel
Ladies’ Home Journal
Saturday Evening Post
B. W. Hooker & Company
Talk OF
the Town
Houghton & Robins
Curtis Bros
Meat Department
Finnan Haddies
A. P. Abbott & CO
Messalinos
W. E. Best
Nouran & Wilko
Roe Gear
Malaga
California
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The
F. D. Ladd Company
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