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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1920
Page
6
An old advertising snippet touts California Syrup of Figs as the best gentle laxative for children with a fruity taste and full directions. The fragment mentions California on the package and urges parents to choose this product for stomach liver and bowels.
An ad touts Bayer aspirin as safe and physician prescribed for over two decades. It warns to buy only unbroken Bayer packages and notes a 12 tablet tin costs a few cents. The copy references various diseases and emphasizes Bayer as the genuine source.
Ernest Winslow Austin wed Miss Valentine Packard in a calm ceremony at the Braintree church. Attendants included Flora Bell and bride’s sister. The couple will camp in northern state before settling at the Bell house on Emerson terrace. The groom, a clerk in the Bell brothers’ store, and the bride, formerly with the Kerala and News office, begin married life with many well wishes.
A fragmented East Calais column records numerous residents and visitors across Vermont towns. Entries mention Tichard W. Taylor in Worrister hosting and Hatin Hancraft, Gardner Dailey visiting North Calais, Barbara Louw Bilies fod daughter in Rochester, Mike Grave Biles visiting Newbury relatives, and Sylvia Bliss in Montpelier and Barre. Several others, including Mrs C A Wing, Miss Sylvia Bliss, Ralphs and Esther Dwamell, Mr and Mrs TL Rie, Mrs Mary Benedict, Kenny Benedict, and Nellie Martin, are noted with trips, hospital news, or visits to family.
In East Granville Nell eH. dewnie and former residents visited Northtnld Saturday during Maniaress Whe. Bertha fairy of Ramdorps enjoyed wine at Ed Lemery's Sunde. Charters Wiedwerth and other locals paused at a gathering by the lake. Setherine Hager remained at home in Revere Mase amid small town chatter.
Miss Ruie Elizabeth Angell wed Leonard Owen Farnsworth in a double ring ceremony at East Brookfield on Thursday evening June 24. The event drew about 400 guests led by Rev Walsh with bride attended by Miss Angell and a string of bridesmaids and ushers. The bride wore white georgette with pearl beads, a veil and bridal roses. Refreshments followed as guests celebrated the union of Angell and Farnsworth, with gifts listed and future plans for farm life in Vermont and Massachusetts.
The Birthday Friendship club invites friends and neighbors to join its members Saturday July 3 for an all day celebration at Stoddard's park. A picnic dinner is planned with a literary program and ice cream. Mrs E G Harrington and daughter Ruth visit Piermont New Hampshire. Mr and Mrs Kendall and son Lester of Worcester were recent visitors.
A Sunday noon crash on Starr hill near Wells River involved a New Hampshire car from Tilton and a Massachusetts car from Pewich. Both drivers escaped serious injury as speed and a narrow fence constrained the impact. The accident highlights the road’s dangerous curves and underpass, prompting calls for safety changes.
In a loosely played match, Littleton edges Wells River 10 to 6 as Wells River outhits two to one but fails to convert. The town notes strong support and cites Woodsville’s concurrent strong team as motivation. Lineups list players from both sides with multiple substitutions amid a windy, imperfect game atmosphere.
Newark New Jersey testimonial describes organic trouble relief after weeks of pain and immobility. Customer Mrs Thenatsa Coventley credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Blood Medicine with enabling housework and washing. She invites others to write for free advice. The letter notes confidentiality and is directed to Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Massachusetts.
Walter H Gould of the Independent Lyceum Bureau announces midweek talks at the church. A Sunday July 4 sermon by the pastor and an illustrated lecture on David, King of Israel will be presented in the evening.
The excerpt extols self preservation as the guiding rule and urges a family man to protect his kin. It advertises National Life Inc Co Mutual with agent Ballard in Rialto block Montpelier Vermont, emphasizing income protection.
A Rosindale resident named Mrs Albert J Match endorses Dr True Elixir the Mamily Laxative and Worm Expeller. She recounts stomach gnawing relief within minutes after eating and worm expulsion. The ad claims the remedy aids weakness, breath, irritability, and consumption for men women and children, available at all dealers.
Jessie Laundry funeral held at Memorial Hall on Wednesday at o clock with Mrs Myrtie Holt officiating. Bearers included George and Willie Laundry John Quinn and Henry Lacount. Burial at Robins Hall cemetery. Laundry born June 7 1843 in Canada served in Civil War enlisted December 9 1861 in Montpelier mustered Brattleboro February 18 1862 wounded May 10 1864 mustered out August 10 1864. Married Fliza Lacount of Strafford 1876. eight children survive among others George Laundry Calais Minnie Jacobs Middlesex Nebir Berry Calais Sophia George Mary Quinn East Calais Myrtie Laundry William Laundry Calais Maude Laundry. 11 grandchildren. Out-of-town mourners: Mrs A F Holmes Dennis Pauquette Henry Lacount Montpelier. Other local visits and gatherings noted.
Mrs. Blanche Spencer and Ivan Spencer of Marshfield visited at S. B. Nelmon's recently. The passage references weeks spent at the home of her daughter and various local acquaintances in Marshfield.
Mrs Joseph Rich spent the week with friends in Barre. W H Black of Bemidji Minnesota visited his sister Mrs H A Magowen and Miss Frances Black of Everett Massachusetts also visited there. They left to visit friends in Canada. Mrs Lora Chandler of Sterling Colorado visits her mother Mrs Martha Johnston. In Montpelier and back home, Miss Helen Glines of Putnamville visits her parents Mr and Mrs B A Glines. Helen and her sister Mrs Anna Adams attend the wedding of their nephew Clarence Pike in Boston. Mrs M J Ayers and Mr Ayers were in Plainfield last Tuesday for the funeral of Mrs George King. Miss Marcia Libbey visited friends in Northfield last Friday. Mr and Mrs W N Patterson of Ludlow visited Mr and Mrs A Patterson briefly last week. Miss Corrie Streeter was in Northfield the end of the week. Rev L C Shelburne of Montpelier preached at the church in place of Bay Sr Smithers. Mr and Mrs H A Stockwell of Possumsville were at their home here the last of the week. Mrs M D Glines was in Montpelier.
Wednesday reports John Hogin in Montpelier on Tuesday. Orrin Kimball, visiting friends here, returned to his home in Hooksett New Hampshire. A. B. Himersin visited Mr Adams in Northfield. Miss Elva Davis of Northfield visited her brother Fred Davis and family last week.
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