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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1918
Page
6
Barre resident HL Simonds reports kidney symptoms with colored secretions and back pain. He endorses Down's Kidney Pill from dealers at 60 cents, claiming permanent relief after use. A second quote from Mr St Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo, NY, corroborates the claim.
West Topsham community news recounts visits by Mr. and Mrs. Poole and Mrs. Vic Qo Jeffords to Er nest Seaver in Washington, local soldiers Orvel Williams and Lawrence O'Meara stationed at Verhant Bay, and letters from Orvel to family. Church officers are listed and thanks extend to locals supporting servicemen, with social updates from Bradford and Barre visits and other town happenings.
North Faylton Schools closed Friday. Teachers Mixw Mildred Stosly and Mise Freda Carr remained at home Saturday morning. Miss Mattie Henry, 15, passed all ninth grade exams. Mrs. J. P. Boyes traveled to Ncebury Falls to visit her parents. Claude Nelson seeks a job in Waterbury. Gene Griffin failed naval exam. John Hoffman and others in Montpelier. Town crowds hear Corporal Gavette speak in Moretown. Mrs. Walter Corliss visited from Warren. Grandfield in Waterbury briefly. Ervin Boyes visits grandparents in Wallingford. Oren Boyce and families visit A. L. Boyce clan.
Adamant Ferris and Maurice Ferris of Woodbury visited last week. Dr. and Mrs Free of Barre called on friends. Allie McLoud and Fred Crown with wife travelled to Williamstown to see H.8. Drury. Ira Jenison and Peacham visitor visited sister-in-law Mrs Clarence White. Mr and Mrs King visited Fannie Shuttle in Montpelier. Frank Lanier and family from Montpelier visited Jettie Slayton’s home. FP E Tort and Arm Slayton crew visited Heston Hospital to see Fred Slayton, ill with appendicitis. The Lees Parker returned from East Palmer visits with daughter.
Bethel mourns Mrs Harriet T Chaae aged 0 years dying suddenly at home of Robert F Harnett. Funeral held at old church cemetery. baby born to Mr and Mrs WK James of Harnad. Local reports detail arrests, moral tales, and shifts in area businesses including Bethel Chrome Tanning storage and Sunaline society meeting plans.
Florence Lewis has been very ill with quinay sore. Mrs T W Martin nurses in the family of Wilbur Thorpeon in Montpelier. Charles Bigelow came from Massachusetts to stay with his parents in East Randolph. FP Lamson bought an auto from Hayward agency of Randolph. Fred and J H Gump visited from Burlington and North Randolph. Tarnkon’s Miss Ruie Keea and Miss Laura Jie of East Randolph work for Standard Publishing in Heston and are now located in Claremont NH. John Bjorn went to Barre to see her son at City hospital. Mrs E J Trask spent last week with her parents. Dora and Adela Fletcher visit uncle Mr B J Trask. Evelyn Martin was seriously ill and operated for appendicitis at Barre City hospital and is recovering. Mr and Mrs G J Newell and Northfield visitors. Mr and Mrs J W Martin and daughter Grace visited in Barre to see Evelyn.
Mrs Kathorian and Grace Hill arrived from Cassbridge Musa to visit her parents Mr and Mrs J B. Wm F E price has need the N M Hammond place. Miss Nichole exhibited prize hens weighing three and four fifths pounds. Tess announced Reverend Mr Sweet will call on former parishioners. Mrs Carrie Wynd wintered away in her home. Madam Ney visiting in West Berlin spent the weekend with her mother. Henry Hieelh and family moved to Hawtiegioe Street.
A fragment references a new corn treatment claim titled Corn-Less Day for Feet and suggests daily use with a product named Gets It. The ad-like text hints at corn removal claims and an accompanying illustration, though details are incomplete and unclear.
An ad copy promotes Getett as a corn remover claiming immediate relief and a money back guarantee. It suggests applying at the desk or while dancing and promises quick results without surgery. The text mentions E. Lawrence & Cay Chieneo as the makers, with Barre as a bold location and Cummings tied to related comedy.
East Calais Mr and Mrs Bullock return from Rare visit relatives. Calais and North Montpelier A B C to meet at Red Cross rooms for officer elections. Francis Cutting of Barton visits Aunt Lavina Nevers. 26th anniversary celebrated at L. A. Beninton home. Celia Wilbur and John Bancroft visit Barre. Red Cross quota set at 60 pairs socks 10 sweaters 1 scarf due July 1. Donations from North Montpelier events and Jerry Cyrus gift aid fundraising. Pomona Grange met at North Calais with entertainment and remarks. Mrs Lillian Clark summoned to Mantheby family emergency.
South Cabot residents and local families attend Sunday visitations at Ernest Brown's home including Nelson, Lillian Harrison, Harley Endin, Seth Adan, and D. A. Golberth. Nearby trips include Houghton to Barnet and Ebel wresting in St Johnbury, with a note on a one pound boy born to Mr and Mrs George Morte. Molly Falls Tetem holds annual meeting. Pythine Sisters meet quiet.
Websterville invites the public to a June 12 evening with Charles Tepatl, one of the country's top entertainers, to benefit the Red Cross. Barre’s Mr Wiehart will serve as master of ceremonies at Gilbert's Hall on Wednesday night.
A stream of names and wavering notes fills the town record with visits from Mr. and Mrs. Olfend Averill and others, church services attended by Peliow lodge members, and baccalaureate events at Murle hall. Mentions include Camp Devens travel, Putnam of Springfield, and Mrs. M Williams leaving for Tunbridge. Grand lodge appointment for Buck as grand herald is announced at church.
Waitsfield brief mentions visitors and illnesses across towns. Miss Margaret Whittemore visited Ed Heath in Knet War Ten. May Somerville of Manchester stayed with Mrs John Sanders and others. Flag ceremony planned. church service with music and a flag dedication set for June 25. Red Cross June quota listed including trench foot slippers and sweaters.
Marion Martin works for Mrs. Holden Camp as the Brookfield area grange event draws a crowd and clears about $10. Visitors Mr and Mrs Morey of St Johnsbury visited her brother Will Dickinson. Emma Camp of Williamstown stays with her sister Miss Ki ae a ins Margaret Taft visits aunt Mrs H W Downing in Washington. George W Blodgett, longtime resident with his daughter Mrs John Perham, died Sunday at 85, leaving two daughters. Brookfield grange plans a Friday night visit with a program. members urged to attend.
Local notice reports a man named Joby Harhurst of Ft. Loramie overcoming rheumatism after using a daily remedy promoted by Las yeare et tape. The piece urges readers to try the treatment and claims dramatic relief from pain and mobility issues.
Waterbury News recounts military service notes and family updates. Captain Stewart L. Goodrich, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Goodrich, has earned a commission and will leave for duty. Heath Towne reports for Camp Devens. George Thayer and others are answering the call. Local residents entertain visitors, recover from illnesses, and await summer departures as war looms.
Plainfield hosts a dance and promenade on Thursday evening June 13 at the 8. and D. of tL. hall to raise funds for the local baseball team. Enjoy good music and refreshments while helping the boys.
East Montpelier Red Cross notes report May balance on hand and receipts. Gift from Montpelier donor noted and thanks extended. June quota to knit items described. volunteers urged to join. Entertainment committee formed. surgical dress making and baking planned to support efforts.
Mrs Hudson Marshbank recalls two years of torturing pain after eating and indigestion. She says doctors failed until Fraciactives Liver Tablets, made from fruit extracts, relieved symptoms. Boxed trial offers priced 25 cents to $2 for six tablets, available from Pratt-A-Tives Limited Ot Odgensburg NY?
East Barre promotes a June 12 fundraiser featuring Charles Taggart, a popular entertainer from Vermont, to support the Red Cross. The event highlights a live show expected to draw a regional audience and aid humanitarian relief.
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