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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1908
Page
5
The advertisement lists low prices on blankets, comforters, and quilts including cotton blankets from 69c to 2.50 per pair, large 114 blanket sets at various prices, and Marsh comforters in Silkaline material with prices around 1.25 to 3.50, plus 400 quilts offered at 65c to 1.50.
The town page lists reminders to pay water tax by November to avoid extra charges along with a flood of social notes. Residents from Burlington to Plainfield and Vergennes are mentioned visiting or staying in the city, with appointments, sales, auctions, and local happenings noted throughout the day.
Fragmented item listing entertainment at Vaughan’s Theater with notes on pricing, roller skating at the Pavilion, plus a fashion sale at Perry’s. Mentions A J Patterson from Montreal visiting James Patterson’s home, and a cashier from the Merchants' Bank of Canada.
Boston witnessed what was likely the largest religious parade in New England history as the Roman Catholic diocese centennial celebration concluded. An estimated 40,000 men from five counties marched with over 180 priests, aided by 100 instrumentalists, along a lengthy route watched by thousands. Cardinal Gibbons and Archbishop O'Connell led the dignitaries at the Episcopal residence after a daylight to night setting and a final dispersal long after dark.
Burlington High School routed Troy Conference foe 39 to 0 to seize the prep championship. The team has not allowed a score all season and has accumulated 132 points. Onidard Seminary was among the teams defeated.
Maj Edward Dyer of Rutland elected to the council of administration at the United Spanish War Veterans convention in Boston on September 3 has been appointed to the executive committee. Alongside three general officers the committee includes General Bandholz of the Philippine Islands and Major Dyer. This is regarded as a significant moment. John W Kellette of Rutland named an aide-de-camp to Adjutant General Sanders of Hartford Conn.
Classified ad fragment seeks winter farm work or clerk tasks with fair pay and good references. Includes garbled address and note about sending response to Times newspaper with dark twine tied to handle. finder asked to contact local office.
SULTANA CAKE introduces a wholesome raisin cake that is not too heavy and suitable for children with a small piece filling until mealtime, priced 15c each. A new Coffee Cake described as just a bit better than necessary and really fine is 18c each.
Weather hints at cold season as dealer touts one of the largest lines of winter wraps fur coats and heavy suits. Broadcloth coats with fur lining and fur lined coats are highlighted along with gauze coats and good collars.
The store advertises Isabella Opossum Scarfs at 3.98 and 75 inch length with brush tails, Brook Mink Cluster Boas from 1.49 to 6.98, double Scarfs in sable and Isabella at 6.98, and Grey Wolf Scarfs and Maffa at 8.75, highlighting value and wearability for the season’s close.
The store promotes a broad coat selection for children with colors like tan Copenhagen blue red brown and white. Loggins and hoods match coats priced at 2.98 and 3.98. Grey astrachan coats at 6.98 and 5.00 to 5.75 broadcloth coats with warm lining are offered. Silk bear available at 5.00 to 5.75 in the better coats.
Our remaining coats for school and play are offered at sharp prices. Coats in 8 and 12 year sizes cost 3.75, heavy brown material with velvet collars. Grey cheviot and wool flannel lined options at 3.75 to 4.50. Heavy mercerized lined pakers, Scotch mixtures, and pull lined coats priced around 6 to 6.00.
A. P. Abbott & Co remind taxpayers to settle water tax by November 5 to avoid extra charges. The note also promotes roller skating at the Pavilion as an enjoyable activity for both ladies and gentlemen.
Plainfield news records a death of Barrel Leaser on Saturday morning. The item notes community moves, visits, and gatherings including local residents and visitors from Marshfield Cabot Montpelier Barre and Williamstown. It mentions a birth, a wedding, a church aid dinner, a masquerade, and funeral services for Teaser. Transportation updates include a new RFD carrier route starting December 1.
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