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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1918
Page
5
Groton residents mourn Judge Thome ne J Hall from an asthma attack with funeral at the Methodist church. Mrs Levi Wilson dies after long TB illness, funeral from Railroad Street home. Jennie Welch Wilson, born in Groton, dies at 40, survived by husband Mary Jane and family. service announced. Several townsfolk noted in memorial and illness updates, with neighbors and relatives listed across Groton, St. Johnsbury, Ryegate, and Wells River.
Montpelier residents and visitors are listed in a series of short notes. Names include Mr and Mrs Morris, Foo Sawyer, Ad Lille Fawyer, Mike Florence Haylett, A.W. Bewitt, W. J. Lanen, Mrs Austin of Milton, Mrs D. M. Trish, Mrs W. Turner, Mrs J. C. Haskins, Mrs FG Rew, Rhytlis Rew, Peter Shepard, Ward Lamber Company track purchase, J. S. Wilkins and Marion Wilkins, Clifford Tanner, John Fielders, HV Irish, Dr James Haylett, P Palmer and Charlotte Palmer, S. E. Atkin g, and others. Also mention of a Vermont health officers meeting and a safe arrival in France of Privates Albert Ferris and Theolore Atkins.
East Calais Red Cross circle unable to procure gauze for surgical dressings works on layettes. Mrs. L A Keniston is vice president. Edson York visits his uncle in East Calais. Local obituaries and sick list noted. Calais and North Montpelier A R G branch elected officers at Davis Church and reported a balance of 222.73.
Vershire reports a well attended Red Cross meeting with speakers including Mr Hazelton and Mrs Eunice Sims who discussed Montpelier and Chelsea Red Cross work. Miss Arlene Baran delivered selections as Len Averys welcomed a new arrival and local residents, including Mr Cole and son of New Hampshire, attended.
Master Louis Bjorn underwent appendicitis surgery last week and is recovering. JW Parmenter returned home from Barre City hospital for treatment. Lester Lamwon, LC student, came home to help his father. Agnes Bjorn visits Barre, sister Mary Bjorn stays nearby. Wilcox suffered a sudden illness at Barre City hospital and remains in critical condition.
Mies Elya Townsend reports Rev and Mrs Conner of Yonkers New York will accept the call to preach at the brick church here this summer and aim to arrive by June 16 with services to be set soon They have one more Sunday to preach at their current location plus several community notes cover Red Cross meetings state health officer meetings and local social visits highlighting rural organization and family news
WAITSFIELD residents including Mr and Mrs B E Niet and daughter Mive Pauline of Randolph spent the day in town. Miss Alice Smith returns from Burlington, Miss Helen Bisher from Fen ton University home. W W Howe and family back from Burlington. Gerald Stokes returned from Camp Dev ens after failing medical. Mrs Carl Jones of Sharon visiting Mrs Z Ho McAllister. Mrs Sarah Maxwell of Waterbury in town. Hy LaMorder bought a village cottage. Lily A Jones in Burlington. Lydia Bigelow of Lowell visiting brother Andrew W Low. Miss Frank Brown of Burlington visiting relatives. Memorial day programs featured a principal address by former Lieutenant Governor Darling of Chelsea. Schoolchildren gave patriotic exercises. Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address by Colister Bursell. songs by the Stare and St ling drill team. Ice cream at Congregational church after services. Miss Lodia Bisbee weekend visit to Reve frome Mottgeolber. Henry S Hushnel observed his 50th Muttiday on Tuesday, May 28.
Fragmentary notice from Marshfield dated June 1918 directs residents to register by a June deadline. Mentions the town clerk and formal registration process, with limited legible details about location and fees.
Randolph notes report a Red Cross fund total of 45 dollars with pledges unpaid. Florence Hill of Marlington is involved in a Vermont Baptist rate conversion matter with Rev KF Tolman. A daughter was born Thursday to Mr and Mrs Alva Campbell, granddaughter of Mr and Mrs P Campbell and Mr and Mrs S Wy Howard. George Peck of Essex Junction visits family in Randolph Center. A. E. Batchelder returns from Florida. daughter Lenora Batchelder will join him soon. Mary Ellis Bridgett of Northfield dies at 71. burial in Randolph Center. J W Lamson acquires a ton truck and P P buys a Nash touring car. Mrs G P Tamaron ill with sciatic rheumatism. Edina Moore visited Montpelier. W M Hatch of Arlington, MA visits. Mrs TA Gould’s anniversary marked by neighbors gifting money. A K Manchester poolroom break-in yields $2. Rev Samuel Knowles of North Easton, MA visits. Mr Winteld, former Dartmouth student, noted.
Myron A Bethel resident and Gladys Tay of North Tunbridge wed at Rev J Wesley Miller home. The groom, 21, will be agent at Central Vermont station West Hartford. Bride born in Barrelly, resident nearby with many local friends. Multiple town happenings follow including army movements and local business deals.
Weekend notes from Topsham mention L L Miller staying with Mr and Mrs John Hood in Ras Mie Ida Mae Hall romaine and a trip to Barre Tuesday. Recurring health ailments include rheumatism for Charles Currier and indigestion for Evelyn Jay. Henry Bowen and Hazel McLamn also figure in local chatter. Local visitors include Harvey of Montpelier and BH White.
A brief notice promises a $100 reward and describes catarch as a dreaded disease with a cure only by constitutional treatment. The advertisement notes internal use of Halls Cals M and mentions bleeding and constitutional considerations, urging readers to seek its claimed cures through the described method.
Walter Wanders visited North Cul Ot e Sunday. Wilbur Parker and family from Onliee hosted relatives over the weekend. Many locals made weekend visits and business trips, including Mrs Maude Davis and son Rey, Mrs Mary Mosier in Waves ter, and Carl Thomas Montpelier with Mrs Al Crawford and daughter Jennie Hammell to Waterbury.
Wolcott W E Barter of Hardwick wee in town Wedoeday A J Pomeroy of Kant Fairfield in town Wednesday Mrs Fred McNally and threw children of Jaffersonville ghidsta at B K Kusie's returned home Wednesday Mr and Mrs E O Mann visitors in Hardwick Wednesday Mr and Mrs Will Premo of Roxtuiry guests at George Vroman's Thursday Alma Cate of Greensboro called on old friends in town drama Cranberry Corners seated a talent for the benefit of the Red Crows drew a crowded home Thursday Over $140 was taken for the Bay and dance Mr and Mrs Ben Bullock of Danville guests at M Z Bullock's Thursday and Friday Julius Bilsworth home en mere from Camp Greene NC Lewis Richardson left for Camp Vail Lyndonville Ste Evhet Taylor home from Bur ning late in the week H Perkins of St Johnsbury in town Wednesday Miss Mary Tulybell home from North Troy Thursday Mrs Louise Mckenty wife of George McKenty passed Wednesday funeral notices held Friday at 2 o'clock The divanaedix survived beside her husband by one brother CO Fisher of this town
Local event envisioning brighter days features a community orchestra set to perform in a transformed venue. Players work through a lively program aimed at uplifting residents with a harmonious, uplifting tone and a sense of renewal.
The letter from Ashley Barnett describes conditions in France during service, mentions receiving a Christmas box, notes weariness and weather, and responds to family letters. He recounts exchanges with Aunt Mina and Dorothy, and hopes Carl and Charles are well. He asks for a plow and notes casual observations of local girls and daily life.
An advertisement extols annuities as the best old age pension. It mentions Sfatual Ballard, a federal agent, at Rialto block in Montpelier, promoting steady income and security through an annuity plan.
Worcester district Superintendent Shaw spoke at the free quarterly AM conference. Rev. John Robins and Rev. Fred Engle promoted the Montpelier seminary endowment in Montpelier and Plainfield respectively. Red Cross drive raised 8112.05. Memorial Day observed with school programs, GAR exercises, and veterans’ tributes. Local residents shared family notices and a car mishap caused minor injuries to Lenwood Hurd. flags and Liberty bond flags displayed.
Doris Clark and Rosie Darling are on the wick List. Charlee Houghton works on the state road toward Danville near the Cabot line. R. & Hawkins is home from Barnet for a few days on the sick list. George Gongo of Danville visits George Gee at Joe's Id to help celebrate his 70th birth id anniversary at W. C. Southwick's camp. Mrs Scripner presented a birthday cake, a purse of money was given, refreshments served.
An old print ad promotes Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder to shake into shoes and sprinkle on feet. It claims relief from swelling pain sores sweat and tired feet, and avoids calluses. Also notes use for training camps and general foot comfort with broad availability.
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