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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1908
Page
5
The ad promotes a Saturday sale of 10 pieces of Figured Muslin and Organdies offered at 9 2 yard, with prior prices ranging from 12 1-2 to 15-8 yard. It highlights parasols priced from 1.25 to 4.00 and children’s parasols at 20c to 1.50.
Local notes report social visits meetings and travels from Barre and nearby towns. Mentions include residents of Burlington Montpelier Berlin and Goddard seminary, a fish market pitch, theater and pavilion skating, and updates on students graduates and hotel arrivals. Several names and places appear with brief movements and events.
Marshfield and area residents share family visits at W Mears home and attendance at local events. Mrs Addie Heining and daughter remain at Amasa while Cawin's and Mrs Curtis Martin are noted ill with bronchitis and fever. George Davidson sells Merrett farm to Samuel Meader. Reports mention Eva Lamberton, Ralph Canserdin, and a string of local names amid illness and travel.
P. Abbott & Co presents new ladies wash tailored suits in light summer fabrics. The store touts high quality and best selection of the season, urging customers to see the garments and prices.
A catalog of ladies wash suits described in Prince Chap variations. Garments include 30 to 36 inch coats with deep plaited skirts and folded hems in blue, white, or striped linen looked for value. Prices range from 6.00 to 12.00, with multiple color options and new model features.
A string of brief notices from Wells River and surrounding communities. Emma Jones visited Wells River on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs H W Heath returned to Boston. Maes welcomed a birth Tuesday morning. Mrs Jennin Ricker of Woodaville visited M H Whitebill Wednesday. Charlie Rows moved to Montpelier for work at The Partition. Mrs John Page, returning home from Lewis Keenan’s, heads to Topeham Sunday. The village school canceled Tuesday classes for a teachers meeting at South Ryegate. G T Millsbury and BR N Darling returned Wednesday from a fete. The drama Brother against Brother by Lake View Grange West Bar meets drew a good crowd at the opera house last night. Secretary of State P G Fleetwood of Morrisville was in town on business yesterday. James Riley and Lyle Perry viewed Whittier sites for gates to Waterbury last evening. Mrs J E Robbins travels to Whitefield New Hampshire today to join Mr Robbins for health reasons.
Ladies free to skate from 7 to 10 p.m. and Boll’ er skating noted. Gents’ skates priced at 26, with ladies’ 150. City Fish Market offers fish orders and fresh oper items at 6 per cenk. Address 337 North Main Street, phone Tl-4.
A special communication of Iranite Lodge No 35 F and A M will convene at 7:20 PM with work in the F C degree under the supervision of the worthy officer.
A woman shops and compares before buying while men often stick to one store. Over time men grow more aware of the unseen parts of a suit and seek true value beyond price tags. The message emphasizes comparing what you get for your money and the benefit of cleaning, pressing, and repairing clothing.
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