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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1919
Page
8
A clipped sentence shows a personal vow as a speaker states intent to act according to a made up mind, reflecting internal resolve amid a household exchange. No clear names, dates, or places available.
A humorous item from the Boston Trancerfit feature notes Mrs Heck asks if a husband talks politics at home while Mrs Peck replies he never talks around the house, illustrating domestic banter in a light column.
Weather report indicates fair conditions tonight and Tuesday with somewhat warmer interiors on Tuesday. Wednesday remains fair with gentle shifting winds. The barometric outlook suggests mild temperatures and light winds across the region.
Local items report wage trends for the holidays, visits to Barre from Concord and Burlington residents, a parade call for Red Crane workers, weddings in Barre, and veterans and civic notices. Community events span school groups, memorials, and a Cuba-bound teacher, with multiple social visits and wartime updates.
The family of the late W A Perry expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for their thoughtful deeds and the tribute at the funeral, noting heartfelt appreciation for the support during their loss.
In town at lander's cigar store daily, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Vinton traveled to Springfield and back after visiting friends. Ongoing visits include Miss Mikired Stockwell of White River Junction and Ming dessie Watson of Merchant Street. Veterans urged to meet at city hall before July 4 parade. Witnesses in auto case heard at Windsor County court. Red chevrons for discharged soldiers available at home service office. Various locals and visitors listed with Worcester, Montreal, Wishita, Lake Sunapee, and Montreal connections. Canadian soldiers urged to assemble in uniform for parade, British and French/Italian troops included. James Parmenter of Brookfield dies at City Hospital aged 80. Sells-Floto circus at Montpelier draws large crowds with strong nets and animal displays.
A pen and ink drawing titled The artistic conception shows talent at the high school presented by Floyd Somerville. A 10 by 12 inch panel featuring an American eagle sits above a list of 36 pupils serving in the military. The piece received favorable remarks from observers, with several local residents and visitors noted in town.
The Montpelier ceremony joined Miss Lillian Mary Henry of Montpelier and Enoch William Lyman of Waltham in a simple ceremony at the rectory with relatives present. The bride wore georgette crepe and carried roses. Miss Henry’s sister attended as bridesmaid, and Robert E. Henry, the bride’s brother, was best man. Afterward a wedding dinner was served at the bride’s mother’s home, with a return to Waltham planned for the couple. The bride, a former Berlin native and Montpelier telephone operator, and the groom, once with the Farrar bakery and later in the candy business, will reside in Waltham.
A year ending June 5 reports 70 cases aided by Governor Graham’s fund for defective dependent children. Funds collected and expended are detailed with 451.12 on hand, one death in South Newfane, an incurable St Johnsbury tuberculosis case, and several treated children in hospitals or sent home after expert care. Donations covered varied amounts from 1 to 822.85 per case.
Mrs Ellen R Sanders of Tunbridge and George Sanders with family plan a summer visit at Tunbridge. Mrs Alex England of Northfield visited Addie Emerson’s home along with Theron McIntosh. George Sanders spent time in Northfield. Mrs Frank Kinney of Jamaica Plain visits her mother Abbie Freeman at Bailey home. Mrs John Coburn remains ill. Clarence Pike returns from France after a year away. Mr and Mrs Beattie and Daisy Stiles hosted by BOS. Gove week sees Kimballs with Brookfield friends. Melvin Cooper and children staying with grandmother Alice Colby after Philadelphia arrival. Miss Lucy Ramedell of Montpelier visits Corrie Streeter. Streeter attends Montpelier Seminary graduation.
A continuation from page one notes licenses are suspended and those selling intoxicating beer face arrest. Baltimore is to hear trial tomorrow on whether a beer is intoxicating under the law. Congress may fix allowable alcohol content in enforcement measures, while officials expect the Reed amendment to ban transporting intoxicants into dry areas despite War-time prohibition.
New York June 30 six thousand saloonkeepers members of the United Routes Liquor Dealers association meet to decide their wartime prohibition stance. They plan to keep open after midnight offering all drinks and aim to urge the New York attorney general to seek an injunction against federal enforcement. Hotels and restaurants gear for a large wet celebration but many will limit sales to beer and light wines after 12 o clock.
A brief humorous quip contrasts customs about overcoats, noting one person stored an overcoat in moth balls yesterday while another claimed depositing his at three balls, reflecting playful language from the Boston Transcript.
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