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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1908
Page
5
Yardage of lawns muslins and organ dies offered at 7 1 2 cents per yard, regular 12 1 2 cents and 1 cent goods. Buyers urged to select early as many pieces are small enough for a dress pattern. Samples of wash goods available.
Local notes report specials at Abbott's and New Central Market with a plea to try the market for Sunday dinners. Residents and visitors are listed including Canton of Raat Corinth and Harry Doe of South Newbury. Social calls, travels, and business trips appear with piano arrivals, theatre work, and a Barre golf match on the agenda.
Northfield visits include Gorkard on business and Tobin and Ballard families in town. Miss Maggie Wright returns from Hanover. The Hisou theatre screens Bobby's Pet Rat with The Girl That Threw Me Down at Bijou. Manager Crahan hosts a surprise singer Ida Hughes, hailed as a rising local star amid applause.
In Concord New Hampshire on July 10 William Metcalf, suspected of attacking Miss Edith Strong last Sunday in New Heston, was traced to Epsom about 12 miles away. A shanty was found with a blue handkerchief and rope fragment linked to the case. Sheriff Kimball and Sheriff Ramsey ordered a search as Metcalf, formerly employed in Kpasm, fled the scene.
A horse was taken from Busabe Wagner’s barn on Park Street St. Albans by a man who gave the name McDonald. He tried to sell the animal in Milton village early this morning. The horse was recovered by the owner, but the man escaped. no further details are known.
Nellie Champang, 18, attempted death by swallowing three teaspoonfuls of carbolic acid at Swanton Junction on her 18th birthday after being denied a party. Dr Apion rushed to aid her. she is very ill and not expected to live.
The Montpelier Merchants association met amid complaints that city hall construction will not occur this year and plan to file formal objections. The Barre Times notes ministers held a nature-filled Blue Monday meeting to discuss business and recreation, urging more outdoor appreciation in Swanton and beyond.
Abbott & Co advertises dress goods and silks with bold savings. Minch Green Mixed Worsted in herringbone drops from 100 to 39 cents per yard. Slim Black Molmir for skirts 39 cents. dust resistant fabric 59 cents per yard. Taffeta Silk sale from 89 to 79 cents per yard. Double-width Panama 47 cents. assorted silks and colors offered at reduced prices.
A fragmented ad announces discounted textiles including Embroideries at 9 cents per yard, embroidered Hondas and Kerges for wardrobes, and various fabrics like Voiles at 5 to 36 cents, Pereales, Figured Chiffons, Apron Frocks, and Crepe Kimono Cloths in multiple colors, all deeply reduced for a limited time.
Local shoppers flock to A P Abbott Co for half price on ladies suits coats and children's jackets amid a busy period of social notes. Paragons of small town life are recorded with visits to Hardwick Montpelier and Burlington as residents share travel, hospital plans and school terms.
Whither whither pretty one as Morris Rosenfield writes in a late night scene. The verses speak of silent streets and dreaming flowers before dawn. A note announces a Barre Aerie of Sa ra meeting on Monday evening, July 15 at 7:30.
An advertisement touts fully baked Queerlans produced by steam, claiming digestibility versus home baking. It markets nutty flavored beans, a 12¢ Brown tread price, a 10¢ large foat, and promises reliable delivery by a team described as remy.
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