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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1921
Page
6
People from Montpelier Barre Hardwick and East Barre share visits and brief stays across town. Families including Smith Cochran Drennan Clark and Bayhelder gatherings reflect a busy social week with relatives in Elmore, Burlington and Burlington area trips.
Doris Ricker spent Memorial Day at home with family members visiting from nearby towns. Lloyd Harding returned from Montpelier, with his family planning an trip there after the holiday. Reverend A C Dodge arrived from New York May 26 to lead services and organize Sunday school with Lieve as superintendent. Memorial Day featured a Chelsea speaker Hale K Darling, with a large audience enjoying the program. The village school closed Friday with perfect attendance by named students. Mrs Preeman Church learned of her brother-in-law Hoyt's sudden death in Pomacock New Hampshire.
East Montpelier residents Lavarnway and Dean Gallivan family enjoyed a Sunday trip to Smugglers Notch. The report lists visitors in Newport, house goods moved to Beckley Hill, and several locals including Curtis in Barre and Townsend in Marre. A mix of visits, farm moves, and everyday chatter highlights community life with several names and places tied to Montpelier, Newport, and surrounding towns.
Northfield marked Memorial Day with ideal weather and large crowds. Delegations visited Northfield Falls and Mt Hope cemeteries to decorate graves. A 1 pm parade led by Colonel Frank Tompkins moved to Elmwood cemetery for services. The day featured band music, prayers, Gettysburg address, and a fine address by John J. Finnessy at the common.
Funeral services for Peter Macy were held Saturday at 10 a.m. from St. John’s Church with burial in Mt. Calvary cemetery. Bearers were four brother-in-laws Edward and Willie Duprey and Alfred and Almer Duprey. Attendees from away included Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hendrickson Plainfield Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lafayette Montpelier Mr. and Mrs. Moves Mayo Mr. and Mrs. Almon St. John Barre Mr. and Mrs. Michael Lattlow Williamstown Mr. and Mrs. Charles Laforest Barre and Misie C. A. Edgerton and others visiting Memorial Day. Some local residents and relatives noted were Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Derick Montpelier and family, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Goodell Randolph, Mrs. Clara Holton Randolph and daughter Heatrice Holton Montpelier. Memorial day visitors included Joseph Jay and son Waterbury and Mise Delia Montpelier, former town residents. Additional notes mention Mr. and Mrs. Jo W. Davis North Street, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Spencer Barre and children, and others visiting or traveling to Platteburg, N.Y. A separate item reports Ford Street Houston injured Saturday cleaning rubbish when cartridges exploded striking Houston. he was treated at Heaton Hospital Mercedier and later operated on. condition improving. Union memorial services were held at the Congregational church with ministers Rev. F. Clark Rev. J. Paddock and Rev. J. B. Sargent presiding. Grand Army and Sons Veterans auxiliaries attended.
A Sacramento reader recounts ten year stomach distress and credits Fruit-a-tives with relief after a trial box, claiming life saved while citing purchase options and the maker Fruit-A-Tives Limited in Ogdensburg New York.
A very inspiring address was delivered with special music by a boy. A large crowd gathered to honor the Grand Army. Fay Hubbell visited St. Albans relatives over Memorial Day. Charles Plastridge and son Charles Jr returned to Haverhill Mass after visiting his parents. Henry Batehelder and spouse moved to Randolph to run The Maples, recently purchased.
Memorial day events in Waitsfield included flag placements on veteran graves across four cemeteries by American Legion delegates and Civil War veterans. Afternoon program at Joslin library featured Dr. George N. Hates of Morrisville and a Civil War days play, with music by local performers and readings. attendees included World War veterans and Sons of Veterans, plus guests from Morrisville.
At Plainfield's opera house on June 3 the photoplay The County Fair promises a rural American tale that rekindles childhood memories with sparkling mirth and ambition amid a cast of typical screen characters. War tax ad included.
A local death noted alongside a discussion of income, anticipated cures, and a connection to National Life Insurance Company. The item names Ballard and J Seager as agents in Montpelier, Vermont, framing the incident amid policy offerings and financial considerations.
A fragment describes an ache, claiming quick relief by dropping a small amount of Preecome or Preeznae onto a corn or callus. It suggests instant ease, with a small price tag of a few cents, and promises removal of hand or toe corn and calluses.
West Topsham records Memorial Day observances with school children wreaths at the cemetery. Residents Mrs Sarah Easten and family moved to City. Rev Campbell delivered a sermon. Local families visited, and several townsfolk traveled to Arlington Heights after injuries, with a note on fading once thriving village.
A farmer recounts using Dr True Elixir to revive a sick two year old and later advises keeping bowels regular with the laxative. He claims his son improved after several doses and that many families rely on the remedy, praising its herbal composition and absence of harmful drugs. He also notes adults and children alike benefit from regular bowel health as promoted by the product.
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