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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1908
Page
8
Retailers tout the arrival of new spring wash goods with strong February sales and expectations for a robust season. The store promises extensive new items and special attention to the spring line, with yard prices from 8 to 25 cents and attractive patterns.
O J Dodge at 310 Main Street Barre Vermont advertises a ten day sale on clocks with 20 percent off regular prices. A Nickel Alonp Clock priced at 98 cents during the event highlights the discount. The notice invites customers to view the window display and take advantage of affordable clock purchases.
A town column notes Perry's clearance on laces and wool dress goods with a sale at Moore and Owens. Miss Margaret Beaton visits relatives in South Ryoxate. Edward Felt returns to the M and W Ro Ro line after two months away. Mrs Clara Bean reports her husband ill. Mrs Wheeler resumes scalp treatment services. Canton Vin ton F will hold a meeting Friday February 23 at 7:00 pm per captain's order.
A meeting of the board of civil authority is set in the city court Toom in the ety Hal Mali eee city of ere Vt. It will take place on 18 at 7 o'clock for approving and practicing the checklist to be used at the election under Mazen Act of 1908 and to consider any other matters arising before the meeting. John Robins, Mayor. James Mackay, Clerk.
Auction sale to-night at City auction room and Veal & Knights linen sale. The theater program changed to day. Various local items include visitors, sales, and society news. Old-fashioned dancing and a student party are noted, with university banquet plans and a variety of ads and announcements from local firms.
A meeting of the Barre Town Board of Civil Authority will be held at the town hall on February 22 1008 at 7 oclock and February 26 at 7 oclock the purpose is to make corrections on the election wheel to be used at the March 3 election per order of the board.
Weather prediction notes fair and colder conditions tonight with Tuesday expected to stay fair and colder in the western portion. Light westerly winds are anticipated.
Busy readers note short notices from Bethel to Roxbury. People travel, visit, and shop as local life moves quickly from bus trips and seaside towns to theatre Theatorium and Perry’s fur prices. Community events, club meetings, and small ads fill a bustling day.
In Williamstown the grange ladies request donglintits for a Wednesday evening gathering. Updates note Tebo Wilfore moving from the Martin teopment to MN and Gertaude Jeffords recently arriving amid health concerns. Flooded streets hinder travel as water rose near rails. union reports forecast by week’s end and plan a parade for last week.
New Hampshire supporters of the New York governor plan a Hughes club activity. A Manchester visit included talks with Republican readers about forming the club. Purchases included font prices and a suite from the Fitts company.
Week of Feb 17 notes heavy weather via last Friday and Saturday while customers phoned in orders to avoid going out. The ad highlights high quality meats and canned goods at sensible prices and offers home delivery by calling 15-11. Signed by E Ingalls, Mer, 76 No Main St.
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