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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1916
Page
6
Frederick Whitney ten. year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Whitney. was hit on the forehead by a radiator while playing tag near a tannery on Main Street Bethel. He recovered quickly with only a bleeding forehead and no lasting injuries.
The annual price speaking contest at Bradford Academy saw four boys and two girls compete for top prizes of $5 and $2. Rowena Munn won first for girls with Ethel Martin second. Ile Haskins took first for boys with Fred Louannis second. The event featured glee club performances and a new Victrola presented by the teacher training class. Rev. F. T. Clark delivered the baccalaureate sermon on Joseph the Dreamer. On Tuesday, Bradford seniors graduated with a program including music, speeches by Bernard Elliotti, Mary Beattie Murphy, George Dodge Garfield, Vernie Geneva White, Rosalie May Butterfield, Earle Endell Haskins, and others. Scholarships awarded to Hope Rogers and Seymour Heathach from the University of Vermont. Heathach absent due to illness.
Mina Harriett E Keyes of Newbury and Miss Mary Gilman of Marshfield visit relatives in town while Mr and Mrs George Sanders travel to Boston. Mabel Cole and daughter Helen of Barre visit the Bullocks. Alton White, son of Mr and Mrs James White, dies. funeral held Thursday at 1 o clock conducted by Rev O H Chapin of Marshfield. The Whites receive condolences from many friends.
An advertisement touts Resinol Soap and Ointment as a quick remedy for eczema and similar skin conditions. It claims immediate relief from itching, better sleep, and healing, noting the product has been prescribed by doctors for over 20 years and sold widely.
An advertisement extols a cleansing soap as purer and gentler for the skin than rivals, promising a cleaner complexion. It also promotes a healing medication that allegedly helps keep the skin clear, fresh, and beautiful.
Church services are listed for St Andrew’s Methodist and Congregational churches with sermons on inner conflict Americanism and visions. A funeral at Essex Junction is described with attendees from Waterbury and Montpelier, burial at Duxbury Corners, ministers Rev Elliott Foster and Rev Evan Thomas officiating.
South Cabot Mra TL J Eastman received word Thursday of the death of her only brother E R Thomas of Marshfield who died Wednesday night at Mary Fletcher Hospital Buston. Sympathy is extended to the family as she is the last of her generation. Byron Eastman finished his term and returned home Friday. Reports of local visits and calls from Marshfield Danville Walden and Avon Hall circulate through the week.
An advertisement promotes a delicately perfumed liquid conditioner claiming to revive thinning hair, prevent dandruff, stop falling strands, and leave a refreshed comfortable feeling with a money back guarantee for women seeking vigorous, vibrant hair.
Groton notes report Taelle Eastman’s injury from a fall, deaths in Peachum and local figures, a funeral party from South Ryegate, and visits to St Johnsbury. Residents travel for family matters, schooling, baptisms, and church events while a steamer plan and cottage sale are noted along with district meetings and social transfers.
Mrs F Hi Baldwin left Monday for Massena New York for a few weeks visit with relatives. Mr and Mrs Felis Flurlen Asietil remitted relatives in Barre Sunday. K P Drennan of St Albans was a weekend guest of his daughter Mrs K J Sweeney. Mrs Gallop and daughter were at Montpelier visiting Mrs thal his parents Bir and Mire Eher Ree. Mrs Charles Wenks visited relatives in Bimore Sunday. Truman Moore is on the wick et Mina Jennie Tater returned to her home in Craftsbury last week. Mr and Mrs My Bertiets of Pave Wille visited Mire Reed's sister. Mr William Spill and Mr and Mrs Daniel Guyette peers town orpeire to U by the Morrishire Sumtay. Sadie Ainsworth visited her mm Earl in Hantes Sunday. Betretadt of Murthy Montpelier was a lows Thursday. Some more in the morning.
East Cabot notes show Mr. and Mrs. Harry Chandler and others visiting Montpelier and Cabot, with guests at Robert Barr's and Jerry Hutton's. Barns, graduations, church services, and hospital mentions pepper the column as residents share visits, travels, and health concerns.
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