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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1908
Page
5
Regular stock priced 12 1 2¢ and 15¢ per yard offered at about half price. Large assortment of lawns muslins and organdies with many pieces barely enough for a dress pattern. Early selection advised as remaining pieces dwindle and samples are available.
The town page reports diverse notes from residents and visitors including Hazel of Moston and T. Walker of Chelan in the city, Mr. Segel and daughter Marion at Uraniteville, Dr. Nortingo visiting a relative in New York, and other social calls. Auction plans note land sale by 1, Bete, duty 18, with piano arrivals at Halley’s Miste Rooms.
The trial of Mae C. Wood for forgery and perjury in her divorce suit against United States Senator Thomas Platt will begin August 3 in New York. Judge Foster overruled a demurrer to the forgery charge claiming the forged Platt signature on a document acknowledging Mae Wood as his wife must have been made in Washington. Also notes a Hinawa lodge meeting with initiation to be conferred.
Midoumnter at Veuughan's. Stewarts sell Quarry Workers' Journals at the secretary's office. J Ti Davin of Raat Pairfield visits the city on business. Louie Uroyinl of Crevelnahd Ohio smites relatives here. One regular 12 ye and 150 wash goods reduced to Tee per yard at ab Perrys. Pictures at Hijou theater with Chem saya vo One The Gambler and others worth seeing. International Correspondence shows a live display at Ideal Book store. F A Ohareh, a fooa student, sits at a window table in the print shop signing store tags learned through school.
Brattleboro hosts the Vermont Knights of Honor grand lodge session noting good overall condition and a membership decline over the past year. Officers elected include W T Hancock, B D William Wotherbee, Ellie Rutland, A D4, and others with trustees Graham, Cole, Gray chosen. meeting set for St Johnsbury in July.
R J Haight of Chicago writes editor urging local leaders to join hands to preserve Benjamin Falls and adjacent river scenery between Barre and Montpelier. He notes Niagara Falls public sentiment campaigns as a model and asks the towns to take initiative.
A severe afternoon storm in Kirandon on a Tuesday toppled a tree and damaged two houses on Semingry Hill and Carver Street. Margaret Bowker was shocked, several people were knocked down, a door shattered, and a chimney blown from a house. Much corn and garden damage reported. no serious injuries.
July 9 farm houses and two small buildings owned by Frank Seymour were destroyed by fire Tuesday afternoon. The blaze started in a lightning struck barn and spread to a nearby house. Most livestock were saved and only some farming implements hay and hay were lost. insurance is small.
Abbott & Co advertises fabric bargains with 41 inch green mixed worsted and other dress goods at 39 cents per yard. It markets double width panama, black mohair, tafetta silk, and black cashier silks, claiming values better than surrounding shops.
Our Mustin Embroideries ad promises teasers next week with embroidery trim and life quality items. Prices list yard goods 9 cents to 180 per yard, white wash drapes and chiffon aprons at deep discounts, plus half price on ladies suits coats and children's jackets as shoppers snap up bargains.
A.P. Abbott Co advertises muslin underwear sale at Vaughan s with Phase BR G corner. mentions excursions to Lake Champlain, and lists Mire AP Abbott with family visiting Bangor Maine and a companion. Also notes ice cream offerings at Vermont Fruit Store and a cheap undershirt at $1.00, all referenced in page 2 ad.
Mrs Edna Abbott died Wednesday morning after a year of poor health. Kilrot Dutchelder Abbott was born in Plainfield seven years ago and lived there most of her life. She leaves husband Edward Stowe, granddaughter Pearly, her parents Mr and Mrs Ira Hatehelder, four brothers Elmer California Horace East Calais Bet and William J Stainfield, two sisters Mrs Samuel Stwek of Hlfornt and Mrs Charles Cometoeh of Pisintiell. Funeral at Congregational church Friday at 2 pm with Rev Hewett and Rev Migk officiating, burial in village cemetery.
For sale one chestnut driving horse toy with harness and lines, heavy work barn harness and wagon with iron wheels. Also for sale a cottage with barn and one acre, location Barre Wheelers, Wheeter, So: Barre.
In Swanton repairs and water service improvements followed last summer’s delays. The project, completed in January, faced unavoidable difficulties but will safeguard water supply and protection of the system as planned.
City folk flee to the country while country folk head to the city for comfort and change. We offer suits of serge and tweed, negligee shirts, summer underwear, hosiery, neckwear, suspenders, and belts. Prices range from 50 cents to 25 dollars, with ready cleaning and repair services.
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