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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1918
Page
8
Abbott's offers silk waists with a big reduction on paints and varnishes at A. V. Beckley's. Kerogax oil stoves promise half oil savings along with land wicks ovens and lawn mowers. Ads invite customers to compare prices and visit Be. A. Prindle Worthen stock for more.
Benny Kauff, star outfielder for the New York Giants, was ordered by his draft board to report for military service on June 24. He is likely to be sent to Camp Sherman.
Funeral services were held for J Nelson Glidden of 63 Brooklyn Street who died Tuesday morning at age 28. Rev B Reardon of the Universalist church officiated at B W Hooker Co mortuary chapel with A E Bruce and others as mourners. Burial stayed Elmwood cemetery. Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for kindness and floral tributes.
Fair tonight and Saturday. Winds northerly. Temperatures mild with frosty ends to night.
Lire notes from Barre and surrounding communities recount visits by Burlington and Boston residents, a Bonaccord football meeting, a letter from Darrell Ordwa in France, job plans in Worcester, and church and school events. Military and militia references include a Vermont regiment recruit and a corporation promotion. A Forsyth street sale advertisement and a trench life glimpse from a Barre soldier are included. Many social calls, travel updates, and civic notices fill the page.
A fragmented note thanks Miss McKennna for her willing and helpful ministrations to a neighbor in need. The message mentions Granholige, Ne 22, and A. JM as associated parties and references a Bi degree under Wy ML in a partially readable context.
Regular Woodmen of America gathering at Gladys Inn with film program and services. Also reports of hospital visits, surgical cases, and home health offerings by Dr. Lamb. Community events include children's day rehearsal at Presbyterian church and a millinery sale. Auction of Tom Comstock property promised for tomorrow afternoon.
Mrs Elizabeth Gorman widow of the late Edward Gorman died at her home 11 Beacon street after seven weeks illness. Survived by daughter Mixa Elizabeth L Gorman and two sons George W Gorman and William B Gorman of Unadilla NY. sisters Mrs Willian Gorman and Mrs Mary Curley. Born Elizabeth Flood in Ireland January 21 1838, she came to America at age four, lived in Fairfield, seven years in New Hampshire, then Barre eleven years ago. Married 1869. Mr Gorman died in Barre in 1914. Funeral at St Moniets church Saturday at O clock with Rev P M McKenna officiating. Interment in Catholic Cemetery on Beckley street.
Word reached Williamstown that the remains of Mrs E Tarbell will arrive in town Saturday for burial in the village churchyard. The date and hour are not fixed. The Birthday Special club voted at its meeting to buy six war savings stamps. Notices of amounts due on the district taxes should be paid to Treasurer Walter T Simons. Mrs Henry Poloes and her husband received a letter from Horace Flint of Gibbon, Ned, with news of his wife Susan Whitney’s pneumonia. Mrs Flint, born here, later married and moved West. Their daughter twin births are noted. one died in infancy, the other became the wife of Rose St John of Gibbon and died, leaving a son Horace F St John. Mrs Flint’s funeral was held in Gibbon on June 4. Nearest relatives include a cousin Arthur Waitoay of Chicago. Dommed r ecorgee returned from northern New York trips. Mrs Charles O Sivright and Mrs Frank A Breckway with twins Alli en and Elliven were in Barte on business. Nine men registered with the race board June 5. Summit lodge members attended a meet in Brockfield. Fieilfin and Mine Min Tar will cart seats of the old school mate in echieil Nellie Wotee Jessiteen.
Montpelier residents face draft card updates as 243 men register in the county with six from the state hospital. Leonardo Spagnoli of Barre is cleared as German-born but Italian national. Harry Smith to register under his legal name after normalization papers. Alumni dance at Montpelier High School draws few couples. several locals travel and comment on fire alarm work and civic tasks. Vermont epworth institute plans at Montpelier Seminary with notable clergy and politicians listed. state war fund drive reports show substantial Red Cross fundraising. Donald L. McGarey assists food administration efforts. Seven Quk Dairy seeks Vermont operations with Newport office and 4000 capital stock.
Stated items include for sale of 200 cords of hard wood and various rent notices. Names and locations appear with contact hints such as Barre and Merchant Street. Multiple fragmented notices mention lost items, sale of goods, and rental opportunities, reflecting a chaotic classified page.
The Vermont Content Baptist association held its annual meeting at the local Baptist church with over 50 delegates and visiting guests from out of town. Rev. Samuel Neil of Philadelphia delivered the evening address to a packed crowd, praised by the home choir. The dinner and supper committees earned much credit for reuniting attendees in good humor. W. J. Coxon visited Kinneats Mills on business. Alton Rock, Tufts dental student in Boston, is home for the summer. Mrs. William Edwards returned from Randolph to visit. An eight pound son, Alexander Roberts, was born to Mr and Mrs Alexander Imlach on Tuesday. Mrs. Reid of Barre cares for Mrs. Imlach.
Pvt Raymond Guyette will speak at the Waterbury Methodist church Saturday at 8 p m and a reception will follow in honor of the soldier just back from France. Nine young men registered in Waterbury and nine in Duxbury on Wednesday.
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