Talk of the Town: Boston Visitor and Local Business Sale
Delore of Boston visited townsfolk yesterday then left for Concord this morning. Louis Guillette sells his smithy and wood repairing business north of the South Main street bridge to G. A. Pacquet via J. J. Dashner real estate agency. Pacquet plans to run the Summer Street smithy and will hire skilled workers for the south end shop. Guillette takes a new job with an automobile concern in Burlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Guillette
Guilette
Burlington
Strike at Georgia quarries sparks eight hour demand
F W Suitor receives word that Lithonia and Stone Mountain branches report a strike by many negro quarry workers seeking an eight hour day at the same pay as nine hours with overtime. About 500 of 700 workers demand the change, joining cutters and stonecutters already benefiting from shorter shifts in the Georgia granite belt. Indications suggest the stake may be short lived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bec
F. W
Quarryworkere’ International Association
Lithonia
Stone Mountain
Giorgia
Local notices mix in Barre city life and business
Regular meeting announced for Col J B Mead Chele No 1 Ladies of the G A R Friday at 2 30. Various town updates follow including new hires at Holmes bakery 301 North Main street and Raymond Pierce starting work. Community events, sales, and notices from church groups, Grange Cobble Hill, and local utilities are listed with multiple residents and firms named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbott's
Ol. Goto
J. B. Mead
Vermont Trucking & Sales Co
Raymond Pierce
Holmes’ Bakery
North Main Street
Roy
J. H. Thompson
Randolph
Baptist Church
Frank H. Godfrey
Chelsea
John Lameon
Frank Hatch
Ladd’ Store
Jennie Wheelock
Chelhem
Mohawks
Goddard
Goddard Boys
McAllister
Savery
Shepard
Calderary
A. A. Cross
Achille Colombo
Barre
Gladge Martin
Centenery M. E
W. J. Kidder
Methodist Society
Lndge
Charles H. Beckett
H. Stickney
Lyme
Jemmertesdt
New England
Wvice
Graniteville
The
Electric Company
Tv Chiriee 1
Hayward
South Hill
Theodore Beindeau
Shy
Kimball Chynnwoth
Mike Whitney
Thomas Pidary
Burlington
Card of Thanks for Kindness after Illness and Death
We express heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness shown during illness and death of our son and brother Alan. Gratitude to the children who brought flowers and to those who offered tributes at the funeral. From Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Norris and Kari, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Norris, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Norris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan
W. HB. Norris
Kari
Guy Noeris
Howard Norris
Special Meeting Notice for Internationals Officers Vote
Clerks' Notice states a special meeting at Carpenters' Hall on Thursday June 8 at 1 15 pm to vote for International officers. All clerks attending will face a fine under order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenters’ Hall
Interna
Slens
Cherie
Favors and gifts for graduates offered at low prices
A local shop advertises favors for graduates including beauty pins from 25 cents to 2.50, brooches, pearl and rhinestone sets, and plain designs. Also featured are neck chains, pendant combos, hand bags, belts, beads, collars, handkerchiefs, silk hosiery, and Ivory Pryatine boxes. Prices emphasize affordability amid high prices.
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Howe
Special Silk Dress Values in Season's Best Styles
Silk dresses made to roll at from 12 dollars to 22 dollars. Many in Chiffon Taffeta with colors Blue Green Rose Gray Black. Ten at 9 dollars in fine Chiffon Taffeta. Some at 14 dollars and 12 dollars and 10 dollars. Natural Pongee dresses at 10 dollars, once 11 dollars. Taffetus and Messaline designs in sizes and colors, 16 to 22.50 dollars, offered at special sale prices.
Barre city notes bustling with visitors and events
Local items report silk hosiery at Abbott's and small favors offered, relatives visiting in Franklin and Malden, and Barre men involved in summer cottage plans. Rev J P Thompson attends Baptist convention in city. Miss Marie Me graduate visits. funerals prompt travel from Bradford and Marshfield. Finnish escort accompanies the body of Adolph Muro from A W Badger Co to Wilson per. Finnish eulogy read at graveside.
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Mr. and
Myre
J. A. Denno
Malden
Maas
Barre
J.P. Thompson
Centre Vermont
James Mackay
E. W. Bisbee
John F Cook
N. S. Love
Thomas H. Cave Jr
George I. Morris
George W. Howe
Woodbury
Morris
Marie Me
Dingigh School
City
Blanche Russell
Eastern Avenus
Walter Dow
Bradford
Henry Dow
Marshfield
Philurah Patterson
Clinton F. Millar
Springfield
Mass
Cliff Street
Ang. J. Charles T. Southgate
North Main “Street
Groton
C. J. Bailey
Southgate
Madames Gall
Montpelier & Wolfe River
Goddard
Barre A
Claeh
Batteriee
Gallaher
Fowlie
Keefe
Enepand
Hoernle
Adr
Graniteville
Adolph Muro
A. W. Badger & Co
Wilson
Stevens Branch Tuesi
For Sale Local Steinway Piano and Oak Dining Set
For sale one square Steinway piano and a beautiful oak dining set, both in fine condition. Contact W. Mackay at 97 Washington Street or call Tel. 500M. Also mention by John A. Grogs of Cross and Herman Cross visited the city, with updates on local business. Agnes Safford, a Spavnding prize judge, is now on the faculty at Goddard seminary, not Montpelier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barre
Mackay
Washington Street
Lottie LeBaron
Newkirk
Oklo
Stella Lawrence
Spaulding Street
J. C. Mitehyll
Central Vermont Baptist Association
North Tunbridge
Glenugie Club
Caledonia Park
J. H. Thompson
C. J. Rumrill
Randolph
Travers
Medfield
Maas
Princess Shidwater
Odd Fellows
Montpelier
Martin Chamberlain
Jude
Washington
Cheleen
B. + Goodrich
C. Cook
William Townsend
Townsend
Greensboro
Charles LePage
Southern California
Los Angeles
Justice Barber
Fred Reynolda
Lens Owen
Uelene Hack
Tallian Bassett
Misses Reading
Gladys Perking
Secial
The
Grange
Gre
Blackwell
Whitcomb Tront
Burke Bros
Mont» Spelier & Harte Light & Power Co
W. Mackay
Tel
John A. Grogs
Cross
Hermin Cross
Northfield
Cros Bros
Herman Cross
Agnes Safford
Opera House
Goddard Seminary
Montpelier Seminary
Safford
Gallagher
Keefe
Shepant
Charlie
Howland Hall
Pro Creda
Walter Tobin
Wendell Ahern
Henry Carroll Cash
W. F. Shepard
Goddard Seminary Alumni Event and Commencement Drills
Chelata attorney A Prindle and Stanley C Wilson of the class of 1800 have been engaged to deliver the alumni oration at Goddard seminary exercises on Thursday June 22. Rev Vincent Eaton Tomlinson of Worcester will preach the baccalaureate at Universalist crunch Sunday. A new school battalion will perform a military drill during commencement week.
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Abbott
A. Prindle
Stanley C. Wilson
Chelata
Goddard Seminary
Vincent Eaton Tomlinson
Worcester
Mass
Goddard
Road crew rumble stirs Barre as doubt over duties rises
Town notes complain of road work in quarry district with a road gang and two horses, while selectmen and workers allegedly invade the highway amid muddy holes and unconfirmed responsibility. Other items report deaths, moves, and local church history as residents note changes and incidents.
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Barre Times
Horace
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B. W. Hooker & Co
Hoosier
Talk OF
the Town
S. Delore
Boston
Concord
N. H
Crown Motor Car CO
Jefferson Street
Barre, Vermont
Ajax Tires
H. F. Cutler & Son Telephone
Houghton & Robins
George Ross
Harrington Avenue
United Fruit Store
A. P. Abbott CO
Frankins
Smith & Cumings Co
Williamstown
Nellie Elliott
George W. House
Providence
R. 1
William McIntyre
Mra
Fille
Rootland
Bnet St. Johnsbury
J. DP. Dunham
J. Cram
New Haven Mills
Welch's
Armour
Albion
F. D. Ladd Company
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