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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1908
Page
5
Selections from Ginghams du Nord and Bates Ginghams feature plaids stripes and plain colors. Quality expected to rise later so the sale offers 25c samples and 17c a yard. Five pieces of Scotch Gingham also discounted at a yard wide and going on Saturday for LT a yard.
The column records a stream of local items from theater shows and sales to visits and travels. It mentions new songs at the theater, a yarn about a gingham sale at Perry's, and various residents like George W. Mann, Alexander Stephene, and Mrs. I. A. Segeliv in routine city movement. It notes market activity, illnesses, births, and social visits, plus upcoming events at Hale's pavilion and Knights of Columbus.
A wind gust toppled a barn injuring two carpenters Benjamin G. Mcoy and Frank Burwell with severe injuries. Frank Dumont suffered leg bruises while the others escaped. The incident occurred on the Daniel M Boyd farm three miles from town during roof work yesterday afternoon.
Bethel Whitcomb high school held a year end party Thursday in Cushing's hall with about forty couples attending all voting this a fine event. The class plans a trip to Washington D C leaving Bethel March 26 accompanied by teachers and friends. Local notes report various visitors and community activities including a new meat market opening in Bethel South part and a talk on railroad traffic between Bethel and Rochester. A White River Pomona meeting installed Rising Star grange officers and raised funds. The village library board announced officers and an effort to grow the building fund toward five hundred dollars with plans for upcoming entertainments.
An ad heavy notice lists showings at the Theatorium including acrobatic Teddy Foors and a well picture titled The Clockimaker's Secret. It advertises mileage books to rent, plane and pax, and a sale of Houkeholt furniture at 67 Maple Avenue with viewing hours between two and five. Two children admitted to a Teddy Bears performance for five events each afternoon at the Then torium.
Isle La oe Ton reports the death of William Donald of New York City. He was well known in Vermont and spent midsummer at the Fisk home. Mr and Mrs Fisk will depart for New York tomorrow after receiving telegraphic notice.
The London Standard recounts harsh Sabbath beliefs and punishments for work on Sundays. It cites cases in England of carpenters weavers and millers struck by divine wrath or disaster for secular labor on the day of rest. It mentions a Hebrew in Tewkesbury and noble figures missing Monday duties tied to the Sabbath.
The supper on 23 will be served at eleven o clock sharp in the Odd Fellows hall. Tickets cost MH conte. Menu includes tea olives pickles celery bananas grapes.
Tonight’s concert features La Waite and Wallace Rey with Weber Fierale performing Chirp Chirpy Palka. Jarvis presents The Persian March as the closing piece.
A. P. Abbott & Co promotes its closing out sale with strong savings. The ad says customers have saved greatly and hints that next week marks the end of the sale. It promises a grand display of spring goods soon to come.
A sparse ad announces a clearance of ladies Panama and wool skirts in assorted colors and styles. Discounts list prices from two to seven dollars with several Panama, Melrose, and wool suits remaining, urging quick purchase to finish the season’s stock.
The ad promotes warm dressy coats including an Ekerrie Seat Coat with a listed price of 43500 and a broader sale context. It highlights weather driven demand and a range of value items for shoppers seeking good value in winter outerwear.
Local store advertises deep discounts on children and ladies coats including Conte cloths in various colors and styles. Highlights include Conte coats reduced from 208 to 149, electric seal coats at 45 dollars, and Blick coats cut to 40.50 with other items at half price to close the season.
A. P. Abbott & Co. Warren Curtis gains slowly from recent Hines. The Hime mission met with Mrs. E. W. Button Tuesday afternoon. Dodge travels to Harte to visit his aunt, Mrs. on Wallace Street. The Youngest Cry, Inot Me, and other items appear with local names. J. Dodge’s hosted visitors. Superintendent J. S. Gilman led a teachers’ meeting at Top Sham Wednesday afternoon. News reached of Mrs. Catherine Croxford’s serious illness in Newport New Hampshire. T. A. Chase returned to Carpenter’s Mill Corinth after a home visit for Mrs. Chane’s fupees. Regular meeting of Hiawatha lodge Odd Fellows this evening. Initiatory degree to be bestowed by order of noble grand.
In a sales notice a retailer promotes winter overcoats priced at 1000, 12 00, 313 50 and 315 00. The coats are crafted from good fabrics, feature durable serge linings, and imitate the look of higher priced rivals. The shop emphasizes tailoring, fit, and service including cleaning and repairs.
A local ad suggests fish for one day each week with phone orders for delivery. Salmon, trout, pike, halibut, cod, haddock, bull pout, oysters, clams, lobsters, and scallops are offered, plus a fancy line of green vegetables.
A $5 reward is offered for recovery of several items stolen from a shed occupied by the owners on the night of January 17. The tools include Trow & Holden Porumatic Tools numbers 1917 1704 198, an Oldham No 1013, a small Oldham, a T and H Bush Chisel, a set of Tron Plumb Blocks, a car Bush Hammer, and two stonecutters compasses. Evidence leading to a conviction is also rewarded.
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