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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1911
Page
6
Newark man James B. Mershon describes a eight month illness marked by heavy bleeding and weakness, crediting Dr. King's New Discovery with his recovery. He reports relief from coughs colds and chest trouble and notes a free trial bottle offer from Red Cross Pharmacy.
North Calais residents Sidney Foster Fred Prouty and others visit or travel, with updates on Ed Cellos and Louise Foster. In Montpelier Enos Hopkins learns his wife’s condition, and Lewis Bancroft attends Montpelier Seminary graduation. Calais ninth grade graduates held at Memorial Hall with essays drawings and district remarks by Mr Butterfield.
Miss Nellie Claflin takes a two months vacation from Brooks & Washburn Co. George W. Herry of Charlestown arrives for the summer staying at River street. Mrs. Nellie Bascom Bogle of New York joins sister Mrs. C. V. Greene for several weeks. Miss May Blossom visits Toston for two weeks. Miss Blanche Shepard covers store and telephone duties during absence. The Strout Farm agency sells Reuben Whitcom farm to Messrs. Brench and Stev lax of the Rochester railroad. Road work continues toward Findley bridge with county road officials planning about 2000 expended to make the village Findlay bridge road permanent.
Northfield wedding notes groom Leland Graves assistant treasurer of Norwich University and bride Annie Helen Barry were wed at the bride’s parents’ home with Rev. T B Qckford officiating. They plan to reside in Northfield before heading to St George New Brunswick.
Misa Bertha Goodwin died at her parents home in Westville after a period of illness. Funeral held Sunday at her home. She was daughter of Abner and Elizabeth Clark Goodwin. Survived by parents and two brothers Warren and Henry. William predeceased. Attendance from out of town noted. Local society notes include Needlecraft club, visitors, and Knights of Pythias memorial service at the Methodist church next Sunday evening.
North Montpelier social notes list visits by Mr and Mrs Eobie Prey and Mr and Mrs J W Butterfield. Butterfields host in Burlington while Town folks travel to Dover and Orange for Independence Day events. Graduating exercises for ninth grade set for June 20 at Masonic hall. Fourth of July event to feature promenade ice cream and cake. ladies asked to bring cake.
An advertisement touts Doan's Kidney Pills as a cure for back and kidney pains claiming relief from backache and kidney problems. Mrs. William Stephens of Barre Vermont testifies to a two year prior family illness improving after using the product. The notice mentions sales at Brown's Drug Store and an upcoming Ladies Auxiliary event in Graniteville.
Blakely returns from Newsport Vermont after two months. Mrs English returns home from Montpelier after ten days visiting Mrs Battles. Mrs Hase returns home after several days away. Mr and Mrs Holt guests of Ranborns from Fort Fairfield for a few days. Miss Fairbanks returns home from Exeter for summer vacation. Miss Nutting from Woodstock visits host Mrs Fairbanks. Mrs Drew leaves for home. Mrs Spear recovers consciousness after 48 hours. Kenworthy couple depart for Waterbury Connecticut. Miss Loveland from Oakland Massachusetts visiting Elijah Flint. Nine railroad accident victims in sanatorium. Mrs Mereshew visits family then Bethel to see kin. Miss Morse arrives from Hartford to visit then camps at Greensboro. Mr and Mrs Wilson travel to Burlington for university commencement where James Wilson graduates. Mrs Messer injured by fall in tent line. no serious injuries.
South Royalton reports Prof. H H Kibbey visiting Hanover for a few days. Mrs B C Drew visits her daughter in Randolph. W C Helknap travels to Woodstock on business. Bert Sargent opens a restaurant and ice cream parlor. Winifred Rowell spends Sunday at home in Tunbridge. Dr E J Fish and family visit Canton Massachusetts. Dr Kilis has recovered from tonsillitis. People plan to attend White River Junction celebration next week. Clifford Tuft and wife of North Randolph visit Edward Hope. Hope transports them to Windsor by auto returning Sunday.
Cabot notes list residents with grippe and convalescence plus visitors and relocations. Edgar Hawes Cabot worker. Mrs J Willie returns to Newton Mass. many townsfolk among visitors, vacations, and teaching travels. Several cottages and homes changing hands and owners noted along with sightings of former Cabot boys and visiting relatives.
Miss Ruth Pitkin visits Mardwick. M B church hosts a baked bean dinner at noon July 4. M E church plans annual lawn party at James and Bouldry home next Friday evening. Ernest Rosebrook offers rides for those without transport meeting at Pitkin home. Grange picnic July 9 at Saxby home on Norman Bridge farm Calais with noon dinner and lawn party. entertainment both afternoon and evening. All townspeople invited.
Graniteville reports the Hylandix family welcome a new daughter born Monday to Mr and Mrs Robert McKeage. Rev and Mrs McArthur plan a four week vacation to Cardinal Ontario. H M Laidlaw of Troy Nova Scotia visits brother George Laidlaw before heading to Saskatchewan. Indies' mid society hosts an enter festival and ice cream sale next Friday evening in Miles Hall Ontario with admission 10 cents for children.
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