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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1914
Page
4
Vermont column highlights include a Brattleboro Twin State baseball league opener, a Vermont train collision with a vehicle, and market shifts in Manchester. It notes university and Middlebury women in scholarship honors, local fire losses at Vatick and Sullivan, and social visits from Boston and Concord residents.
Advertises reduced stock with two for one dollar three for one dollar offers. Mentions underwear from 25 cents, union suits at 79 cents, and straw hats in full bloom as sale items.
The Brookfield town hall hosted the class of 1914 graduation with the students praised by Supt. Lewis and Miss Mary Tewksbury honored with a gift. A large Fourth of July celebration was announced with a basket lunch, games, bonfire, and fireworks at the A. A. Clark grove.
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A wagon driven by David Corronth detached near the iron bridge and caused Corronth to be dragged after a brief fall, sustaining bruises but no serious injuries. Local residents aided in stopping the horse. Also reported are school movements, visitors, travel to Burlington for commencement, church services in Montpelier, and Children's Day observances with praised music.
Mrs. George Merrill of Middleboro Massachusetts visits Mrs. Almon Mason in Topsham this week. Mrs. Emma Starr of Narre pauses with her sister Mrs. A C Abbott Edson Doe and family of South Newbury were in town last week. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Abbott and daughter Avia of Waterbury have returned from visiting relatives here. Mrs. B Abbott and M A Miller visited Mrs. Emma Starr last Saturday. Mrs. Jennie Cutler was in Barre last week.
Miss Perrin’s eighth grade Mathewson class lists birds observed in March and April by pupils Frank Murphy Marion Anker Mary Shorey and Charles Carroll. Wildflowers noted include hepatica spring beauty Dutchman’s breeches wild ginger and trillium among many others. Pupils with most specimens were Fjalmar Frickson Brunette Cardi Freida Ladd and Dorie Eastmem.
Websterville St John the Baptist Episcopal plans a parish meeting in the vestry at 7 o'clock Thursday, followed by a birthday social at 8. Guests will donate pennies equal to their age. Mrs Arthur Martin Mrs Hattle Poor Like and Ned Roberts of Barre will assist with a local talent program as the Sweeper Vac club forms at Hooker's.
Williamstown high school delivered its 1914 graduating exercises on June 1 in Grange Hall. Diplomas were awarded by Superintendent I. D. Smith as the Cram’s Orchestra played. Valedictorian Evelyn Reed gave the Ancient Civilization address, Archie Genke spoke on Vermont, and Miss Agatha McIntyre offered insights from Sir Isaac Newton. Judge John W. Gordon of Barre addressed the class on future opportunities. The evening included two vocal numbers and a double quartet performance.
Mrs Grace Brown visits Chelsea for a few days. Irving Young of Newbury home. Over Sunday Miss Lillian Robinson finished school on Middlebrook Way and Miss Charlotte Bragg at Pompa Noone Saturday. Floyd Young attended London Institute. summer at Mrs Mary Dickey’s nephew H H Miles. Nellie Bragg graduates Bradford High School. Mr and Mrs M A Jenkins Bradford guests of Mrs W W Bond. Miss Joan Ferguson South Ryegris to visit Miss Adeasu Bond. Mrs H H Miles returns from Chelsea and Topsham. Marjorie Miles East Topsham visiting her uncle H H Miles. What Is So Rare as a Day in June? A man seeking life by his own accord. The ex proves the rule, Make souverit Vine exception, National Life Ins Co VT Ballard, general agent. Lawrence Building, Montpelier, VT
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