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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1908
Page
5
Ws NL Ws NL On New Wagons. As usual at this season in the year, we from now on will make liberal discount to wagon pur chasers. While we have sold a large number of wagons this year, our stock is not depleted so but that some of the best and most mod erately priced carriages of various kinds are left. If you need a new wagon, don't lt this opportunity pass unheeded. Ask by a phone about one, if you can't come, Tel. 131.2
The Barre Daily Times notes an insurance promotion by National Life Insurance Company Montpelier Vermont Mutual with emphasis on investing not only the premium but the policy amount. S. N. Mallard is listed as Montpelier general agent and N. I. Ballard as Barre local agent.
Fragmented notices describe sales at the Gomique Cafe and Uncle Sem Cafe with low prices on food and goods. Listings include a jewelers shop, a watchmaker, lodging in Barrettville, and Italian notices about horse and dog services, with contact details and times.
Washington on Friday evening by 17th Court Unawardah No 4610 1 C will hold a meeting with the 1 OOF Courts from Chelsea Graniteville and Williams town. All officers and members are requested to be present. An address will be given by BW Armstrong of Rich ford Vermont high chief ranger. Refreshments will be served by the ladies of the court. By order of the secretary.
Notice to water users due to dry weather and supply limits all use must be stopped for the present. Authorities urge conservation and caution as supply strains continue.
West Hill Barre resident Hogan warns all persons against trespassing or berry picking on their property and promises enforcement. The notice states the prohibition is strict and applies to anyone entering the premises without permission.
Chelsea's weekly notices detail legal visits by Attorney Stanley Wilson and Attorney Murray Bourne, town guests including Horace White and Tabitha Coburn, and multiple cross town visits. The Democratic mass convention to nominate a county ticket set for June 23 hosts James Burke and Thomas Brown among others. A court case involving Andrew M Hunt and bail set at 100 is noted along with reporting on fishing trips by Morrow and Sprague and a Vilas family former resident visiting.
Mrs K Em t Pierson of Auburn Centre Pa says Dr King New Discovery cures her long standing throat and lung trouble where other treatments failed. It is sold at Red Cross Pharmacy Rickert Welle drug store with trial bottle free for 140 dollars.
Community updates from East Barre report circle meetings, visitors, and births. Silver Leaf Circle will meet Thursday. Miss Hether Johnson of Manchester is visiting. A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Smith. families attend gatherings at the lake and at Dr. Minard’s. A serious barn accident narrowly missed with a barber escape and no injuries. local volunteers support events and music programs.
John Oyelmers returned to St Johnsbury wary Monday. Sewto Lane of Woodsville New Hampshire visited Bow town, Montpelier relatives and others called on Mrs. Janice Adams and family. Miss Maggie Mirixon went to St Johnsbury for her nephew Pow Farnham’s illness. Mrs A B Clark went to Wells River for a few days with George Dow’s family. Mr and Mrs H S Brown of Cranfield Mass visiting relatives. Miss Maraillette Badger returned to St Albans. Mrs Hopky Menderson and daughter visited Morrison family. Mr and Mrs B P Kick and son Prashtin returned from Murwick Duns day. Clark cottage protected at Groton pond from fire. Fred Welch and Miss Merry Chintinens of West Topsham married at Montpelier with reception plans.
A Barre resident testifies to enduring kidney and back troubles and credits Down's Kidney Pills from Drown's Drug Store EB A for relief. The testimonial notes improved kidney secretions and reduced pain after use, urging others to remember the Down's name. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY is cited as sole U.S. agent and price is 50 cents.
Plainfield items recount visitors and vacations in town including Dr. VM Carter and Ira Ricker while listing several residents from nearby towns. A funeral in Marefield for Capt Gove, veteran of the Vermont Cavalry, is detailed with church services, burial rites by the Sir Knights, and tributes to a man described as upright and devoted to home and family.
WOLCOTT A A Whiting works for B Mann. Wheeler, dr, visited Morrisville Monday. Parker and family visit the Maritwicks. John French does hinging on Titus farm. McClary of St Johnsbury visiting town. Harry May of Worcester Mass visiting parents here. Gowen has gone to Manchester to find work. Mr and Mrs M Shepard of St Johnsbury visiting negatives in town. The Misses Poor moved to Sugar Pit to work. H A Darker taking TV works variation from his duties as rural carrier No 2. ML Parker substituting on routes.
In Randolph a morning chapel service elected the Upworth League of the Christian Endeavor with Dr A C Furley and Miss Jerome Walbridge as associates and other officers named for various committees. Several local residents were noted traveling, visiting relatives, or attending the J S Montgomery funeral.
Corinth and surrounding towns boast family visits, a quiet wedding, and a lodge meeting. Mrs Lucinda Magoon entertained relatives from Panter Venn while Helen Taplin wed John White in Topsham and Minerva chapter No 68 held an installation led by Concord officers. Parties also mention illness, a farm accident, and summer gatherings at the Carpenter mansion.
A son was born Tuesday night to Mr and Mrs George Owen. Mr and Mrs H S Drury were at A R Whitcomb's in Washington yesterday. Miss Mattin Watson of Montpelier is visiting E Ht Watson. Grange meeting last evening drew many members. Andrew Furntisim has come to Bare for dental work. Miss Myrtie Seaver and Mina Belle Robinson attend summer school in Burlington. Hert Simons visits and will stay with sister Mrs Join Dow. Lucius Simcong is ill and confined to bed.
The St. Albans Messenger argues Juniper Island should host the Champlain monument visible to lake travelers on steamboat routes. It favors a lasting memorial over Tercentenary celebrations, urging substantial funding for a striking regional tribute in Vermont.
In West Rutland, Annie Bowen, seven, confessed to being offered 100 by rival John Pitko to set Rosen’s new 30 000 dollar block ablaze. Turkot, a shoemaker, age 23, arrested as accomplice after her parents learned of the plot. fourteen attempts were made before capture.
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