29 Jun 1909
Page 6
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1909
Page
6
Banana filling cake offered at 10c each with a note that it is a change from the usual. Cup cakes priced 10c per dozen, fruit bars 12c per dozen, fig squares 10c per dozen. Double loaf malt bread 10c per loaf. Available at leading grocers or from our cart with fresh daily goods.
July 1 stage run from Upper Graniteville to Barre. Two trips per day, with pickup by calling 327-21 to arrange.
A local bakery advertises fresh daily items made from wholesome materials. Featured treats include a Fig Cake priced at 126, Marble Cake at 10c, and Lemon Snaps at 106¢ per dozen, with bakery bread available at grocers for a 0c loaf.
The notice details horse races at Trotting Park on July 3 and 5. It instructs visitors to leave their teams at Arkley’s Livery Stable at the corner of Summer and Merchant streets and notes a clean waiting room for ladies.
In Barre Daily Times fragmentary notice reports on Central Vermont Railway and related transit issues. Reader guidance is limited by OCR gaps, with scattered references to schedules, streets, and officials. The item lacks coherent details and clear outcomes.
Disjointed OCR fragment discusses life insurance, a web design theme, and economic questions. Mentions are unclear but include references to We Are Asked Why We Do Not Remass and Life Insurance Company out of Vermont with agents Ballard and local agents in Montana and Vermont.
Por ie Surrey reports on a busy town scene with social notes. Paths cross at the White Mountains trip and visits from Boston linked to Dr Haskell and Mrs Hunt. Local staff changes at Davin Brothers and a cottage guest list are mentioned amid a town hall promenade and planned ice cream social.
In New Haven Utah on June 20 injuries from an auto crash near Wasterly were reported to involve Wikin K. Shepard, an instructor at the Sheffield scientific school Yale. It is believed his skull fracture at the base may allow a recovery with medical care and counsel.
A terse note appears to reference joint issues and names Barry Devis and Dale alongside a garbled phrase. The fragmentary text offers no clear event, date, location, or organization to establish a definite news item. No coherent summary can be formed from the provided garbled content.
News items recount a week of visitors and arrivals in Chelsea and nearby towns, including Herbert J. Wyvkoit and family from New Haven, Conn arriving in town, residents visiting relatives in Montpelier and Hardwick, and plans for a Chelsea Dramatic Company promenade. The report notes obituaries for Miss Genevieve C. Bagtos, a former nurse in Boston, and Mrs. Whitney of Chelsea, details of a burial, and a local baseball game at Mattson’s Park with East Rampole facing the home team resulting in a Louie victory.
Claims the salve heals cuts corns burns blisters rashes eczema and sores and treats sore eyes cold sores chapped hands and piles. Advertises price 260 at Red Cou Phar Ty.
Brookfield shoppers fed a rush of bargains as Alex Corey & Co. advertised children's knee pants at 19 cents a pair and a sale on children's coats suits and men s summer outfits. The column also notes family visits and social calls across nearby towns with local names and events.
A Barre resident endorses Doan's Kidney Pills after kidney pain and backache. He recounts suffering in Worcester five years ago with severe back pain, sleepless nights, and fatigue before using the pills. After a few days relief followed by complete improvement, he urges others to try Doan's, available through Foster Milburn Co. in Buffalo as sole U.S. agents.
State examinations for free High School in Williamstown were conducted by Superintendent Childs in the high school room. Thirteen candidates sat the exams, ten earning certificates. Names include Mabel Laeil Rebel Drinkwater Myrl Hutchinson Gladys Martin Mildred Lasell Grace Wylie Conie Wiltore Edna Seaver Bonate Pirie and Dan Bemis. Ariane Jelonis passed with good rank and may receive a certificate after August work. Lettie Irish passed four subjects and may complete the rest at the next trial. The next written exams are August 20 and 37 with hopes all who pass enter the fall term. Several local notices follow about church and village events and residents visiting Vermont University.
The Wilkine house on Wis street Montpelier sold at auction by GH Smillie to Cherler A Watson of College street for 2400 dollars after an opening bid of 2500 and a bidder retreat. City hall bonds may be floated at four percent. several council actions and a Montpelier Real Estate company formation are noted.
In Graniteville NB notes a public dance with minstrel performance by Gerwrat and the Milester orchestra. Admission is 5 cents. Event details indicate same day arrangements and venue near The NB building.
The Northfield News lists changes to the summer train service for the hummer season and notes local social activity. Elizabeth Doyle of Boston visits, George White dies at 80, Mrs Afia Alvord visits, and Norwich University students return home for summer break. Local residents and visitors are mentioned with brief notes on travel and gatherings.
A Waterbury brief notes a burial for Mrs Shipman's brother Adna, mentions measles on Crossset Hill leading to closure, a play titled Our Police by a local society, and social events. It also references Foresters dance, Sunday exercises in churches, diphtheria concerns easing, and upcoming state insane graduates’ exercise with Rev Kellogg delivering the address.
In Preano California a 77 year old man named Brese has secured a license to marry 37 year old Melinda Goodsle of Santa Rosa. This would be Brese’s seventh marriage and Goodsle’s third. He previously obtained divorces on grounds of desertion from all former wives except the first, who died in 1880.
D. F. Davis “The Druggist” at 262 North Main St Barry Vermont endorses Monarch Brand Castile Soap as a pure olive oil based soap. It claims no free alkali and suitability for babies with non scented formula, offering 5 and 10 cent cakes alongside a wide bath and toilet soap selection.
A concise proverb-style note highlighting the value of readiness and foresight in achieving optimal outcomes. It emphasizes preparation as a key driver of success.
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