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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1914
Page
4
Bar re Daily Times reports Frank E. Langley remarry and notes Vermont tax rate increases while Rutland sees gasoline at a penny rate. It cites a double drowning in the Missisquoi at Swanton as a warning to learn swimming and praises a $1,000 anonymous gift to the Vermont teacher retirement fund supporting educators statewide.
A Vermont education commission critique questions the value of figure-head members and a prominent educator’s absence, arguing the panel lacks full attendance and practical influence on Vermont’s educational system, while noting disagreements over the commission’s composition and effectiveness.
Little Loui Pelcher, the lame news boy, was injured by a broken bottle after a fall while playing. W. B. Tweney buys the Leroy A. Flint store post bankruptcy and plans to reopen next Monday with W. M. Parker in charge. Ephrim Jordan’s funeral held with Rev. A. F. Spence Jr. officiating. Laura May Schofield married George Scudier in Port Jefferson, N Y. An eight pound daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Treade. Jane Little of Barre City named guardian of Lillie minors. Wholas H. Cave Jr. settles estate of Benjamin T. Barrell. Eva Gleaton reception for upcoming marriage to Patrick McAvoy. P Smith, former Richmond resident, dies in Richmond after 20 years at Richmond Publishing. Survived by sisters and brothers. James Kelley pleads guilty to intoxication, sentenced to 20 days. Barre Golf Club notice: treasurer to receive outstanding balances Saturday.
An advertisement explains constipation stems from retained toxins and advocates stopping strong purgatives. It promotes Pinklets as a mild, effective laxative to restore bowel and liver function, priced at 25 cents a bottle, with a request for a treatment booklet from Dr Williams Medicine Co. in Schenectady New York.
Barre and surrounding locales report a busy day with visitors from New York and Montreal, local shoppers seeking value at Perry’s, and a large mul tion sale at Gallinon hill. The piece notes residents returning home, summer plans, and preparations for state shooting tournaments in Springfield with multiple shooters and a big crowd attending the auction.
Topsham villagers attend funerals and pay respects for Mrs. D. F. McKay who died after rheumatic fever and meningitis. Mrs. Mary Sumner dies at home after brief illness. Residents travel to Newbury and Fairlee Lake. church events and Grange meeting programs noted. Several locals listed with visits, vacations, and community activities across Montpelier Barre and surrounding towns.
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