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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1921
Page
3
Roxbury residents recalled a busy weekend with visits from Northfield and Montpelier, Memorial day programs, and church dinners. Families including Blanchards, Dickinsons, Brackett, Martell, and Wells joined relatives in Barre Randolph and Montpelier for picnics, travel, and ceremonies.
East Woodbury residents Frank Croxeman of Keene and his daughter Faith visited H P Rideout's. Eighteen pupils and parents attended the spelling test at Woodbury Center. Dorothy Ainsworth and Ralph Glidden travelled to Montpelier. A son was born to Mr and Mrs James Pickett on Monday May 0. Services were held Sunday at the schoolhouse conducted by Rev B C Kinney and Rev S B McC. Miss Florence Harvey spent Monday with friends at Joe's pond.
June 3 report says District Inspector Stevenson, a sergeant and four constables were killed with four wounded when a police patrol was ambushed by about 100 men at Carrowkennedy. Arms and ammunition were seized and three patrol cars were burned or damaged in the assault.
Visitors included B B Scribner of St Johnsbury Lorenzo Heath of St Johnsbury and Newport residents Mrs roard Dickinson Norman and Rudolph Fastman of Newport N H. A masquerade dance featured many costumes. Joseph McGranaghan celebrated his birthday May 20 inviting friends and neighbors. Otis Page of Waits River visited Albert Magoons with Mrs Page remaining for another week. Fishing trip reports noted a fine catch. Will Magoon and daughters traveled to Greenfield Massachusetts for a visit. Preaching at Cor ner church Sundays at 10 30 am all summer. Next Sunday is children s day.
An advertisement claims mixing two lemons with Orchard White yields a gentle lemon bleach for face neck arms and hands. It promises a "harmless and delightful" whitening lotion used daily by famous state beauties to achieve a soft rosy complexion and to fade tan without irritation.
West Fairlee Center held a Memorial service at the church on Friday May 27. Miss Cook organized recitations and songs while Rev. Arthur H. Sargent spoke on peace and justice and North South unity. A fund drive to buy an organ followed with ice cream and cake. The program honored Civil War fallen heroes and featured Gladys Hazel piano solo and prayers. The week included reports on Rural Revival and Windham County Sunday School convention, East Corinth engagement, and plans for Topsham June 25. The West Fairlee Center band performed at East Corinth Memorial Day and is slated to play at Children’s Day June 12. Several community meetings and visits noted, with ongoing church and school activities and neighborhood hospitality.
Somerville police arrested John J. Morrisey of the Boston force on his wife's complaint that he threatened to shoot her. He attempted to hang himself after being placed in a cell, became violent when revived, was strapped to a cot, and sent to a psychopathic hospital for observation. he later said it was a joke and he meant no harm.
Ellen Keniston married Charles Scribner of North Calais in a decorated East Calais home ceremony led by Rev. Frank Hobert of Barre. The couple, attended by Marion Keniston and Ralph Balentine, left for a motor trip to Burlington Grand Isle and Boston. About thirty relatives witnessed the event and well wishes came from Worcester Lyndonville and surrounding towns.
Stacy will address the baccalaureate sermon at the Congregational church as part of the graduation close next Sunday morning. The June Victor records are here. Come in and hear them at Bailey’s Music Rooms. J. Hawes, manager-ad.
A fragment describes applying drops of Outgro to inflamed ingrown toenail skin. The remedy allegedly reduces inflammation and pain and hardens the tender skin beneath the nail, causing the nail to turn outward quickly. A tiny bottle with directions is shown.
Mrs. A C Haskins returns from Danville after a week away. Mrs. Hassell Trier of West Newbury visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. WK Brooks. Caleb and Henry Hamilton of Btary spend Sunday at Charles Gaffeld's and H Curtin's. Memorial Day services led by Rev G A Leytle at the homal bleeee. Mile A Greee observed on May 24. funeral at the house May 26 and burial at Waterford.
A vintage advertisement promises freckle removal with Othine double strength. Apply night and morning from any drugstore. Result claims include clearing skin and even light freckles, with a full guarantee refund if unsuccessful.
A large crowd attended a recent dance and praised the music. Several local residents, including Mrs M J Buck and family, headed to Madison Wisconsin, with plans to meet Mr Burk in Albany. News also reached of S H Brooks of Randolph passing that morning. Families from Randolph and Montpelier visited, while others hosted relatives and friends at homes across the area.
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