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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1909
Page
6
Fragmentary ad touts pat ferme-vandle lamp whaden and picture frames with low prices from 81/80 to 2/60, claims authenticity and easy crafting, and offers a descriptive booklet with new work. Includes garbled phrasing and repeated exclamations.
A new American Steam Collar Ironer has been installed, touted as the finest machine of its kind in the state. It promises better finish and a smoother collar, marking BARRE STEAM LAUNDRY as a leading local facility at 253 No. Main St. Tel 135 13.
Peanut cookies and walnut cookies pitched at 10 cents per dozen with ginger snaps and sugar cookies also at 10 cents per box. Pipin’ hot baked beans 12 cents a quart and brown bread. Delivery available Saturday.
Early Saturday shoppers can buy hot baked bears direct from the oven or from carts. The bakery offers cinnamon drops at 10 cents a dozen and brown bread. The ad claims quality, economy, and speedy service from cart vendors.
Central Vermont lines connect Barre with Montpelier and Wells River region. The Wells River Railroad offers connections toward Wells River and beyond, linking Barre to Bedou, Labdan, and other regional points.
A garbled item notes merchants in Montpelier involved with National TAfo Insurance Company and Mutual ard. It mentions ages and phrases like 60th year and frend but lacks clear events or dates.
Cash paid for watches and silver jewelry at Burr the Joweler on Upland Avenue. Advertises repairs, sales, and appraisals. Includes stray fragments of names and numbers from the era.
Edward L. Abbott arrives in town to prepare the Wehedulen for the season as Montpelier schools appoint him for the term. A marriage is recorded for Saturday June 12 in Mohnton Pa between Louise, daughter of Rei and Mrs J Helleyle, and Whitman G Perrin of Montpelier, with the couple to reside in Mahony Pa after August first. Dr Perrin, a noted Montpelier figure, is a graduate of Philadelphia Dental College. A roll of 26 names on a local organization’s list shows 86 dead, with at least ten more likely. Putnam seeks surviving speakers or others with facts about a Vermont soldier or unit, noting his own status with the Old Vermont Brigade.
A torn page recounts Bert KR Lean of Cheney Washington escaping a near death after a severe lung ailment aided by doctors, with later reference to medical cures and tonics. It also details a June wedding at Presbyte rian Church Grayite ville for the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mitch ell with specifics on attire, attendants, and the couple's travels.
East Barre Millstone will hold its meeting Friday evening as the last before auditing the debts and the semiannual report. Members are urged to ensure all dues and sacred contributions are paid promptly.
Mrs. Byron Pierce is reported ill. Dalen Match was in Montpelier Friday. N. Black of Burlington, Adelson of Plainfield, and others from Marshfield Stowe South Woodbury North Montpelier visited town. Mrs. Annie Pierce returned to Hardwick. Rev Whitehead began his summer duties. Several residents and families from East Montpelier North Montpelier and adjoining towns were listed as in town on various days.
George Beckett debuts a new ornament for his fence. Graduating exercises at the high school start this evening at the Congregational meetinghouse. Rural Good Luck club hosts a meeting tomorrow afternoon with Mrs. George T. Colby. The grange will hold a sale tomorrow evening with home made candy. Weather prevented observation of Newby’s comet near market last night. Children day exercises planned at Methodist and Congregational churches Sunday morning and a children's service at M E church that evening. Aninn service at WX host to older children follows. All are invited.
In Oraniteville a minister’s wife reflects on aging and faith as they fear losing support for tithes and a possible replacement pastor. She recalls past giving, insurance changes, and doubts about the family’s future finances and church funding.
New stock arrives with discounted leather suit cases at 3.75, waterproof parguins at 1.45, summer dress pants at 3.60, black cotton work pants 1.28, men's summer underwear quality 0.28 to 0.38, silk waists 3.98, corset covers 0.96, and boys knee pants at reduced prices. Located opposite Jack's Lunch Depot.
Fragmentary OCR text presents a garbled mix of phrases and possible names. The readable parts do not establish a coherent event, date, or location to summarize as a news item or public notice.
Sealed proposals for construction and related work on a storage riverwall in Orange Vermont are due by 7 pm Tuesday on the date in Barre. Bidders must use city forms, include certified checks, and provide bonds of 10000 dollars. Specifications available from the city engineer for 1.00, bids reviewed by the Barre Water Committee with authority to reject any bid.
A jumble of town roster items reports arrivals and departures with names like Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Dean and Mrs. Frank Chandler, property purchases on Emercon terrace, a new four cylinder touring car, sidewalk repairs, and school board elections led by Moderator J. B. Johnson. The piece mentions dental and scholarship news, bridge contracts, and a proposal to hire a male assistant teacher at Rutland High School after annual meeting.
Carroll 5. Page of Hyde Park Vermont seeks collectors to gather calfskins hides sheep feet tallow bones and other hides at village spots. They offer outside prices and will supply money to ensure buyers meet market value for Pog Perfected Poultry Food and related goods. Write for full details.
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