Talk of the Town sale and local events recap
A scattered Talk of the Town column notes sale prices on wallpaper at A V Becks ley and a string of social and civic items. Mentions arrival of Lieut Roy Stewart and a film at Bijou, Dr M D Lamb offering electric treatments, and Helen Robertson leaving for employment in Maine. Also reports various local residents traveling, enlistment attempts, and a Barre Catholic Foresters assembly with plans for a parade and patriotic events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Stewart
Worreel Stone
Ndy. T
Cent
Wy oMee
M.D. Lamb
Helen Robertson
Summers Street
Id Orchard
Abe
Kerogas
Andes
EK. A
Prindle
Worthen
Are You Fully Prepared for Summer Travel
Are you fully prepared for summer days and vacations. Do not wait until you are ready to go before getting necessary things you want. We can help you to the many things you will want before the lines are broken. Duplicates are hard to get this season.
See Our Bathing Suit Line
We have just received our summer line of Bathing Suits. This line of garments will interest beachgoers and summer visitors. They are different from heavy suits and feature hygienic athletic styles in all wool and cotton jersey. The loose fit offers full skirted design and jersey tights for comfort and freedom of movement with gusseted crotch to prevent tearing.
Messages From Frank Wiltore in the 102d MG Battalion
Mrs JC Chifany shares letters from her brother Frank Wiltore serving in the 102d MG battalion Co Ty, dated May 10, 18 and 20 1918. He reports staying in trenches since February 6 with little rest, describes mud and heat, requests sugar, mentions Hector and Tom Forbes, notes YMCA facilities, field mass, and moving pictures at the YMC A with American girl sisters present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wiltore
JC. Chifany
102D
MG. Battalion
Hector
Ladies Tailored Suits for Summer and Fall Wear
The store offers wool tailored ladies suits at values that please. Suits are seasonally styled and priced at half decree with potential future dyeing for fall and winter use. Sizes available promise customer satisfaction with strong value compared to later higher costs.
Bargain White Goods Hold Value After War
Prices on several fabrics barely rise from prewar levels. White Voiles bought early stay near old prices, long lasting and best sellers. Figured Voiles in new designs make pretty year round dresses and wash well. Next season prices may double. colored Voiles at 25, 29 cents. Buy now for next summer.
Montpelier Seminary Class of 1883 Commencement Plans
The Montpelier Seminary announces a week of events starting Tuesday with waiting exercises at 3 and a speaking contest at 8. Wednesday features class day at 0 40 4 m and the annual alumni dinner at 8 20, followed by graduation exercises Thursday at 9 30 with the address by Bishop Edwin H. Hughes. The 51st class includes officers J Milo Joffrey Ruth H. Brown and Lara M. Church. The commencement runs June 5 to June 13 with a June 9 sermon by Rev Wesley G. Mead and vesper speaker Frankeed Ph. D. The ad notes Beckley’s auto for hire on page 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goddard Seminary
Burlington
Signal Corps
John Rogers
Mre
Rogers
Webster Avenue
Quincy
Mass
Fore River
Woodbury Pee
Oscar Martinani
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Boston
Ear
Ida Martinson
Perrin Street
William Keir
South Main Street
Corskte Granite
Mase
Glenagiane
Caledonia Park
William Noonan
North Main Street
Navy
Noonan
Spaulding High School
Barre
Catholic Order of Foresters
High Court of Vermont
St. John's Court
Knights of Columbus
Montpelier
Graniteville
Barre Board of Trade
Order In
Vermont
Allied
America
City Park
North Barre
Met
E. C. Glysson
Te Elty
B. O. Batchelder
A. W. Allen
Edwin H. Hughes
LL. Dember
J. Milo Joffrey
East Burke
Ruth H. Brown
Sheldon
Lara M. Church
Randolph
Montpelier Seminary
Wesley G. Mead
D. T
Trinity Chure
Frankeed
Ste A. V. Beckley
Also Mentioned on This Page
B. W. Hooker & Co. Undertakers
Crown’s Drug Store
A. Eee
Main Street
It World
Lenox
Swift
Babbitt
Houghton & Robins
Talk OF
the Town
A. V. Becksley
Cummings & Lewis
Harre
A. P, Abbott CO
A. P. Abbott CO
Almout
Lora
Tom Forbes
Co. C
Yom
Armiea
DR. Hess’ Louse Killer
Fritz W. Jackson CO
Barre, Vermont
Ladd’s
Alaska
Salmon Hunt
Crawford
Warner
Victory
Meat Department
Texas
F. D. Ladd Company S. Food Administration
Bakery Administration
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