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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1909
Page
6
Note pink neat items advertised include 24k gold plate lace quired durable almost non tarnish. Cloche priced at 12 and 20 dollars. Que priced 25 with two ornate candelabram. Crucifixes to 2.25, candlesticks 2 a pair. Jewel cases satin lined 1 200 to 1.25. Window cut glass displayed. shoppers invited to inspect splendid ware.
Beginning Monday April 12 1909 special rates apply to flat-work for the family trade Napkins to each Handkerchiefs no charge less than 25c on this class of work This offer emphasizes value for household laundry tasks and highlights a low minimum charge for the service.
Weather-friendly beans on sale this Saturday at Acqt Brown Bread with baked beans 6c loaf sponge cake 10c angel cake 2c orange cookies 12c per dozen Our Bread available at grocers for 10c per loaf.
Queen Cakes with a peculiar flavor sell at 10 cents each. Paris Buns popular with children and adults also 10 cents. Cinnamon Drops and other cakes priced for take along. Baked beans 12 7 cents per quart and Brown Bread 5 cent loaf available Saturday.
Local shop advertises straw hats for men and boys at deep cuts with prices like 2.00 and 1.50, plus 25c farmers hats, 50c children's hats, 49c caps, 6 pairs grey socks for 2, and 50c ladies skirts, inviting shoppers to visit today.
Mixed hard and soft wood slabs offered at $1.50 per run with delivery. Sawdust sold by quantity to mall or bulk buyers.
Fragmentary travel notice from a 19th century railway guide lists Central Vermont Railway routes with Wells River and Barre connections. Mentions timing, stations, and streetcar links, with partial references to dates and places.
A fragment from the Barre Daily Times argues that family security through insurance is prudent foresight not reliance on luck. The piece suggests sturdy planning protects relatives after a breadwinner’s departure, condemning trusting to chance.
Brief gossip item lists cash offers for diamonds and jewelry at Burr the Jaweler and Youngersons Upland Avenue Perrin Hill with contact details. Mentions a clairvoyant, health claims for Burdock Blood Bitters and Dean's Ointment, and ads for Dr Thomas Electric safer for cuts and burns. Harveying dubious medical notices and product pitches with several names and places.
A dramatic account details Bert Tt Lean of Cheny surviving a desperate illness after a delayed medical response. He credits a California voyage and Dr. King’s New Discovery for curing bronchitis asthma and croup, promising relief and a strong guarantee.
Graniteville notices announce a public dance at Miles hall on Saturday June 5 with the Ebony Viper orchestra general admission twenty five cents. The Granite Mt Judge committee says preparations for their annual picnic at Gunley's grove on July 5 are underway watch Graniteville news and posters for further announcements.
In Websterville locals marvel at Weaton and Onur Tunches who gain fame by walking and running their own pita lunches. The town visits Uncle Sam Lunch Cart for a quick bite as stomachs and tees eye Mist.
Farmers seek home fertilizer mixing guidance as soil and crop needs vary. A card invites readers to request simple do it yourself instructions and promises better goods and savings versus buying from retailers. Carroll and Page, Hyde Park Vermont, claim expertise and offer tailored advice.
WOLCOTT festa at Sonny haa retined from 1-1 Parker returned to Mowe Wei oe Suiham is working for J. Ny Colgrave. W. L. Richardson was in Morrinville Tuesday Angeli toshingting is and Mrs. Adi Hartson were to town Monday D. £. Potter has purchased a driving horse RM. Rabeee a visitor in Morrisville Wednesday B.D. Pieher rT Worcester wan W gest of friends in town Monday A A Bigknell and with were nests of his mother at Underhill Sunday Clinton Moody went to Springfield Monday where he has employment Mr. and Mrs. G C Roblee were the gece of relatives in Morrisville Tuesday The Man from Maine drew crowding night $198.00 being realized A member from Hardwick Morrisville and Crafty were here Monday night Mr and Mrs A A Goodrich were the guests of their daughter Mrs H A er Monday ee Witatt 04 at tx Vey wrett court at Byie Pari this week Mr Ire L Milloteon of Tattle tom HL are Mr Tillotson's other Mrs Mary Tillotwan Frank Thompson and wife of Glover were of Mrs Thesapean's father J Warran over Sunday
Essex Junction reports Frank Caborn Osborn, once missing, returns to Sheriff Allen and is placed in county jail in Burlington. He shows memory gaps and confusion after wandering from Concord, New Hampshire, into Vermont area with signs of forgetfulness and unusual cash and checks missing earlier.
Williamstown notes report visits by Abbie Burnett and Mrs Carr now of Gardiner Mass. S RB Farnham testified in Chelsea and J H Hopkins serves as juror. Myrp Gratis Martin widow of Dennis Martin lies ill at her son in law W H Mewart’s home. A Grand Hall promenade tomorrow supports LO G T baseball team. Dame rumor swirls about Now Humpyfire leasing the hotel. J C Lynde Co store veranda nearing completion. Drury and Kimball drive to Richmond for carpet work, return soon. Union service at Congregational church Sunday morning to honor Rev L C Sherburne and Vermont Bible Society.
Uncalled letters listed for delivery on June 4 109 include names such as John Adams J R Bemis Basil Chalifeux H F Eanis Jen Hurlburt Frank Moyer Andrew Scott and Mrs Bertha Murphy among others. The notice presents a partial roster of expected recipients with several variations and misspellings indicating an OCR damaged historical mailing list.
A Philadelphia Public Ledger clipping recounts a bus ride incident where Brommagem helps collect fares but is blamed for shortages. A quarrel over paid change unfolds before the conductor suggests letting passengers settle fares themselves. The scene shifts to humorous exchanges and regional humor snippets from various papers.
A compact remark on the affordability of soap, noting the phrase it is cheaper than dirt and urging cleanliness through inexpensive cleansing products.
The ad promotes prime salt pork at 12 cents a pound and pure home rendered lard at 14 cents per pound. It notes regular cart service to Barre on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, with a phone contact to arrange home delivery. It urges unsettled bills dated before May 1 be paid promptly to avoid collection.
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