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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1908
Page
5
This ad promotes a Standard Pattern book with over 1,000 illustrations for family styles. It explains that the book costs 20c by mail 25c and includes a coupon for one Standard Pattern Free, making the actual price minimal.
Central Market notes ads for new wash wards at Vaughen’s and low prices at Abbott’s. Kir Carpenter, Drew Daniels, and Miss Mary Parker appear as visiting locals. The People’s Show Store hosts a grand “res-tag sale” starting Saturday July 28. City furniture sale at City Aue ton Roome runs daily. theater signs go up at Hijwa. Bijou Theater closing early for Montpelier circus. Barre Rangers plan a practice meeting tonight. Andrew Kapp returns to work with George Stratton.
Miss Bessie Lenkie, 23, Varney grammar school teacher, died after a runaway on Mant Street Manchester. Andrew St. Simpson, a Hosw-Eldridge Clothing clerk, was thrown out but not seriously hurt. Lenkie taught two years and was active in South Maintreet Congregational church. daughter of Andrew Lockie, drug store owner and engraver.
In Bad Nauheim Germany on July 21 View Admiral Rodjestvencky who commanded the doomed Russian fleet at the sea of Japan battle died Sunday night from heart trouble believed caused by injuries from the May sea of Japan engagement.
Ludlow deputy sheriff lies in city hospital after a violent assault by an enraged Italian. He fired at the assailant amid a brutal struggle, then wrestled a weapon from the attacker and wounded him, saving his own life. The slayer faces deportation issues as authorities weigh his fate.
There will be a dance at Unity Temple Booth Varve Tuesday evening July 2. Riley's orchestra will provide music as teams set up at ML Lewis' place, Antonio Gluching and associates feature Buon Mercote in an event described with local color.
In Hvelington on July 21 a smooth talker named Orlando Sith of Buffalo deceived Stanton Williams and O Wheeler by renting Cedar Head cottage for the summer and presenting a forged certified check. Williams cashed the check and Wheeler deposited it. Buffalo banks later said no such account existed and the check proved worthless. The con artist vanished with the funds as authorities warn of further attempts this season.
The first session of the Republican leaders met in Colorado Springs Colorado with National Committee Chairman Frank H Hitcock presiding. From sixteen states and territories state central committee chairmen addressed the assembly explaining conditions and goals.
The Chicago YMCA relay runners were 40 minutes behind schedule after an auto full of runners stalled in mud. The delay occurred four miles east of the city, with a message expected to reach Mayor Busse around 10 a.m.
Murray of Orange and Luella Aldrich Davis of Jamestown New York were wed Saturday afternoon at Anne Will Farm in Orange officiated by Oscar Dickey justice of the peace.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Congregational church in East Barre will serve ice cream this evening on Fred A. Lermond's lawn.
The Daylight Store promotes bargains in the Suit Department with offers on coats suits house dresses white shirt waist suits and rubberized coats. It states a need for money and space to make way for fall stock.
Readable ad copy shows Panama made ladies suits reduced to half price. Original prices ranged from 15.00 to 27.60, with items like fancy Panama coats and braided skirts now offered at 6.00 to 13.75, emphasizing value and durability in a temporary sale.
A local store advertises a closing sale on ladies coats including plain black Panama sworsted and silk jackets. Covert coats in 2 inch length priced at 3.98, mixed coats at 4.38 to 4.25, silk coats 4.25 to 6.25, with various original prices noted and limited sizes remaining.
We offer several one piece Cate coats in sizes and colors. The striped silk coat at 10.50 features full circular style with a coat effect. Other colors include green black stripe and red black stripe with sizes available. Robeered coats priced similarly, all from this season and priced below material cost.
Herbert L Pit her and Lewis Pigeon nearly died when Chateaugay backed toward their power boat. Pitcher jumped in water and Pigeon swam away. Arthur Shequin and Harry Bacon rescued Pigeon just in time. boat circled the bay before control was regained. In Albany, Thomas Lather was arrested for an alleged assault on Marion Smith, 14, near Menands after a naked man seized the girl and dragged her into woods. clothing found nearby and a hypodermic needle linked to drug use. Luther, suspected, was arrested later. police describe him as defeated and previously charged with a suicide attempt in Pittfield.
Mrs. Nellie Eastman Flanders widow of Herbert W. Eastman longtime Bradford resident dies after long illness in Bradford Vermont She was a Candia native daughter of George Eben Eaton and Moses J Flanders She was active in Arbutus lodge Daughters of Rebekah and Manchester affairs Funeral at 4 this afternoon Ursula chapel Pine Grove cemetery
Charles F McCarty aged 60 died at his mother's home on Water street after a long illness from Brights disease. He served over twenty years with the Central Vermont railroad as a freight conductor. Survived by his mother one sister and three brothers of Northfield and Dexter in the West. Funeral at St Johns Church at ten tomorrow morning with Rev J P O Neil officiating. Burial in Calvary cemetery.
The East Chapter Xoo 24 8 will convene Tuesday July 2 at 8 o'clock. W H Tradbiry PB announces the gathering to discuss local matters and official proceedings.
An advertisement promotes a range of hand baggage including handbags and suit cases. It highlights leather and canvas materials, steel frames, locks, and trims with prices from 75 cents to 15 dollars, and notes cleaning pressing and repair services for clothing.
A partial classified notice offers a vacant room with modern conveniences at 17 Church street near Graniteville and Websterville. James Ingram at the Ulty Hotel coordinates help to return a pair of gold rimmed glasses found between Bear and Key residence areas.
The circular advertises a wide selection with low prices on staples. Grape Nuts 15 cents per box, Malto Rice 25 cents, Quaker Oats 25 cents per box, A Oatmeal 10 pounds for 35 cents, Wheat Berries 6 cents per box, and a two 10 cent special on household ammonia.
Police and a posse trapped a thicket at Oakdale Ned and captured a person believed to be the suspect in the aunt’s murder case. The captive proved to be a tramp, not August Aberhard, according to the report.
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