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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1908
Page
5
Coats priced originally from 4.00 to 6.50 are offered for 75 cents each this Saturday. The stock includes white bear skin and astrakhan coats in sizes from 1 to 12 years, in plain and mixed fabrics. Purchasers are urged to come early to select from nearly the entire stock at this sacrifice price.
Local notices report a dress goods sale at Abbott's, with quotes on low prices and various shoppers and arrivals including Robert C. Motiee in Worcester for work, and multiple social events such as whist parties at Odd Fellows hall and roller skating at the pavilion. A wide mix of city shopping, theater, and community notices fill the page with names, visits, and upcoming performances.
A busy schedule lists a clearance sale at ADDO, roller skating at the Paviliom, a film shown the dirty neat card at the opera house, and various church services. B S Goudsard of Most-Pelier will preach at both church services.
Linsie Dickenson travels to St Jolmebury to stay with sister while Mra Joseph L Griffin visits Graniteville for son George FH’s employment. Week of prayer observed at Metho dist and Congregational churches. Masquerade prom at town hall on Tuesday night January 21. Annual meeting of the National Bank of Orange County clerks set for Thursday January 1 at 1 o’clock. Mr Tracy of Vert Lares reportedly ill with rheumatic fever. Bixby ill with a rippled fever. Tenth Lodge No 10 will host a funeral service and officer installation on February 4. Charts Durkee relocates rural route 2 family, following fire damage to Heckwith house. Notables in town Friday include Kibbee, Newman, Martin, Walter Robinson, Rewnie, and Leckie among others.
In West Topsham a ceremonial monument was erected at the cemetery by local residents. Hon. ML Mare presided as officials unveiled the stone, with Richey, Bem, Kidder, Bongan and Sine participating in the event. The marker commemorates the cemetery's early settlers and community history.
A humorous tale from the Minneapolis Journal recounts actress Rachel charming Prince Demideff. He would steal clues from her attire, tucking a jewel into her corsage, then wearing a stock to keep the prank alive. The maid noted the habit, and Rachel instructed, Never reveal the reason.
Grass Valley union launches $10,000 treasury effort to battle a fuel trustraising wood and coal costs. The plan envisions buying by the train load and selling to members at cost while helping widows and former members facing hardship from rising prices.
A. P. Abbott and Co promote a six day clearance sale at The Daylight Store promising significant savings. Satisfied customers spread the word, claiming this is the most progressive sale at current prices and urging others to shop to save more.
Readable text advertises AlPlinen towels, bath towels, and sheets. Mentions cotton fabrics, extra sizes, and discounted muslin undergarments. Notes corset covers, night robes, and white skirts at reduced prices.
Ladies coats half price with reduced values from 1.98 to 7.50 in mixed cloths and Venetian link garments. Original prices ranged up to 20 dollars, now marked for quick sale as part of a seasonal clearance. Four coats available per shopper at new low prices.
An advertisement offers ladies suits and skirts at reduced prices with claims of good value. It highlights various items including tailor made suits, trimmed skirts, and jackets priced around 12.50 to 6.99, urging customers to visit Taudles Main Guicer 8 store for cutoff deals and a range of styles for the season.
A. P. Abbott & Co. discusses strawberry bed protection across regions, cautions against using contestable manure as mulch, and endorses straw mulch when available. Straw mulching, applied after freezing weather to about four inches, protects plants and delays blossoming, aiding risk management in colder areas.
Winter caps for driving blizzards and cold days offered in Meltons Kerseys blue cloth and fur styles. Caps range from 50c to 4.00, with boys school caps, sizes, and services including cleaning pressing and repairing. Fur coats also available for rent as storms approach.
A Venice paper claims 4,000 residents were arrested for drunkenness over nine years, while New York honors King George in Hanover Square. In Highmore South Dakota an ordinance forbids loitering on public steps, eating candy or peanuts in the streets, and flatulence in public.
A partial OCR fragment mentions a rivalry or path between Parae C and Northfield with unclear details. The readable text hints at a scene of movement or division, but crucial nouns, dates, and outcomes are missing, leaving an incomplete note.
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