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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1909
Page
5
A local sale advertises women’s waists offered at reduced prices as the stock shows slight soiling and mussing. The seller notes a deep price cut to close the lot, urging customers to inspect the waists and take advantage of the bargain.
Blue Serge is advertised as the versatile suit for summer wear for business or leisure. The serges are tailored in top style with fast color blue and a guarantee. Offered in single and double breasted, two and three garment models, priced at ten to twenty five dollars.
Long string of items including wash malls at Abbott's, gloves, Vaughan's sale, Barre entertainment, help wanted at Hotel Otis, Moore & Owennon ads, reads of various local visits and business trips, and a Friday Burns society meeting in June. Includes promotions for Veale y& Knight's prints, Moore at Vaughan's, and a film at Rijon with Annie Lasme. Also mentions Sogel & company ads with children's footwear and a clock time contest prize.
In Burlington June 4, Dartmouth dominates the opening day of the tennis tournament. Smith defeats Vermont’s Fuller, Wolf beats Harris, and Brooks bests Lovely in straight sets. Doubles action sees Smith and Wolf defeat Fuller and Collie, while Harrie and Brooks overcome Smith and Lovely.
A blaze struck the dry goods storeroom of Miles and McMahon in Stowe on June 4, caused about $1300 to $1500 in damage. Fire extinguishing and water application limited further loss, with the incident reportedly sparked by a dropped light or match. The store was insured against fire.
A garbled early 20th century retail column notes sales at various shops, advertising striped linen undergarments, canned goods, fresh fruits such as cantaloupe and bananas, and low prices. Mentions New England Fruit and United Prutti Store at 76 North Main Street and window displays enticing customers with daily fresh offerings.
Residents from Barre and Boston gathered May 24 for a bottle party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. D r Ricker. Guests exchanged bottles, prizes awarded for dolls and games, with Miss Caroline Thommer and Miss Eva Smith among the attendees. After games a bargain sale ended the lively evening.
The New England branch meeting opened at Woodman’s Hall Northfield June 4 with strong attendance. Edward Connell delivered a village welcome, the division president responded, and the afternoon focused on union business and discussions of items of special interest to members. An evening banquet followed with Cadet Band assistance and no rushing speeches.
A one week sale begins Friday June 4 offering Pare Kettle rendered lard at a discounted price per pound in any size pail. The ad claims Pare Kettle lard is unrivaled and invites customers to try a pail to verify.
This Week offers elegant fat Mackerel for broil or bake plus Brest Salman and various fish such as Halibut Cod Haddock and Bluefish. Saturday sales include lobsters in sizes large and small. Also advertised taro berries and green vegetables with daily fresh supply.
A P. Abbott & Co emphasizes affordable, useful merchandise in a selection pitched as both cheap and practical, highlighting items likely to appeal to value seekers and buyers of reliable goods.
Local shop advertises maliew white dresses with hanbur and saben at low prices plus white muslin dresses for babies. Also lists baby night shirts, shirts, straw bonnets, patent hats with rittion bands, and raffel mastin drawers for children up to eight years, all in limited stock.
A local curtain shop reports updated pricing on muslin and embroidered curtains, noting previous stock like Shadow Nets and Dash curtains are now sold at higher rates. New imported materials and domestic imitations are offered per yard, with emphasis on durable coverings for furniture and windows.
Garment business grows as demand for wash suits increases. Dealers state assortments must expand to meet orders and customers praise the quality and fit. New stock features long and wide waisted coats with well made shirts, offered at affordable prices so all can enjoy the latest styles.
A garbled list advertises displays at J Semel and Vaughan's Furniture featuring neckwear and dresses, plus Strawberries at Tony's and United Fruit Store. An auction sale of household goods is noted at Preach estate with orders for items on Saturday and Sunday.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a sale or notice from an agency in Barre Vermont. It includes stray names and ages but lacks coherent product or item description. The readable elements indicate sale context without concrete facts to confirm a specific item or price.
Sale notices advertise pork chops at 12 cents a pound and new stock of native pigs and chickens arriving. Limited quantity to sell Saturday with specials for roasts and bids to order early. Bach informs customers of the expected abundance and prices.
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