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TJItt UAUHK DAlLV TIMES, HAHItE, VT., "WKD.XKSUAY, JANUAHY 8, 1913. TALK OF THE TOWN n:u:::r::y::ny:j:n;:::r::a I i. 1886 1 27fli -Anniversary Salej9i3 8 The Most Memorable Money-Saving Event of the Whole Year We Must Reduce Our Stock $10,000 Before January 20th, 1913 ;- : The greatest saleiri TWENTY-SEVEN YEARS, for we are sure that our memorable Anniversary Sales of the past, years will be excelled in volume of business this coming sale. We have always given the public the very best of merchandise at the lowest prices and with our square dealing has made us what we are to-day. We wish to thank the public for their generous patronage which has made our business the past year the largest in our history, and we shall continue to keep our line of merchandise up to the highest standard. Curtain Department Wp have a few odd Dairs of Lace Curtains that p go into this sale at a big discount. , We wish to clean our stock at this time of the year, and here- you can , h buy your Curtains regardless of cost. These values H will not last long, so shop early. 2 pairs Nottingham White, regular $1.50, Sale, g per pair 12 pairs Nottingham White, regular 87c, Sale, H per pair p 2 pairs Nottingham Arab, regular 69c, Sale, per j! pair 3 pairs Nottingham Arab, regular $1.00, Sale, 11 per pair p 1 pair Arab, regular $2.25, Sale, per pair ...... 1 3 pairs White, regular $2.75, Sale, per pair .... 3 1 pair Arab, regular $4.00, Sale, per pair ...... jj 6 pairs Colored Scrims, regular $3.00 value, H Sale, per pair . . . , 10 Per Cent. Discount on all our regular line of Curtains. " ----L- Garment Department Our entire stock of Coats and Suits going regard less of cost. Bargains that no lady can afford to pass. $1.19 .69 .50 .75 1.69 1.85 2.69 1.98 Corset Department 1 lot of C. B. Corsets in $1.00 to $3.00 values, in medium and long bust, to close at one-half price. 1 lot of odd Corsets in short lengths, $1.00 to $1.50, Sale, per pair . . 48c 1 lot of La Resista in medium length, $2.50 value, Sale , : .....$1.50 1 lot of Brassieres in odd sizes, $1.00-$1.75 val ues, Sale . , 59c 1 lot of 25c values, Sale . . ................. 19c Other values not room to mention. . - SiUS To make our Silk Department a busy place through this sale, we. are giving some exceptional- jj values in good staple lines of Silk. No more to be had 0 at these prices when lots are closed. jj 1 piece, 35-inch Black Messaline, our regular ! $1.00 value, Sale, per yard 67c fi 1 piece 35 inch Black Silk Taffeta, our regular jj $1.00 value, Sale, per yard ............ 79c p 1 piece 35-inch Black Haskell Chiffon, our regu- lar $1.50 value, Sale, per yard .$1.10 1 piece 32-inch Brown Haskell Satin Raye, our regular $1.25 value, Sale, per yard ...... 85c 1 lot of Fancy Colored Silks going at a big re duction. . . Last week of Abbott's clearance aale. Six barber and sanitary bit vice at $fi Koliil leather cases, $.!()."). Lamorcy Clothing Co. fceo our window, H. J. ISIayton's ollice in now at WBHliint'ton street. Tel. 2H5-2. Jolin I.awtnn of Holton arrived in the citv yesterday for a visit of severa da vi. j)o not forget to leave vour donation for tho hospital at the Hantint vestry to-morrow, William Melville ha returned home after spending several days with rela tives in Jloatoit. II. B. Cass returned lust night to his homo in liiirlingtoii, after spending few days with friends in the city. A, K. Rathburn returned to-day to his home at Marshllchl, after passing few days in the city with friends. Beautiful assortment, madras and silk- finish pongee ghiitinga at 10 per cent olf regular price this week. Henry W, hmght. F. I. Murphy of St. decree, N. It, is visiting in the eity at the home of his brother, James 10. Murphy of Merchant street. Miss Winifred Scott returned yester- day t6 her home in Woodsville, X If., after a wet kg visit witli relatives in the city. ' (ieorgo Jacques, who has been visit ing at St. Albans for the past few weeks, returned to the eity yesterday afternoon. James T. Marriott of Franklin street has -returned home, after spending sev eral davs in Albany. P. ., in the in terests of Marrion & O'Leary. The regular monthly meeting of ths ladies aid society of the Presbyterian church will be. held in the library room on ' Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock. IJqhcrt Cantlev, a member of the Oantlcy Co., returned yesterday to his home in Quiney, Mas., after, spending several days in the eity on business. J. J. Xelbach, a member of the firm of Jenne & Xelhach, granite dealers of I'tiea, X. V., is spending several days in this city and other towns in the Ilarre granite belt. Riley's orchestra returned this morn ing from Richmond, where they fur-j nished music last evening for one of the series of assembly dances being held there during the winter, Mr. and ii Nothing Reserved Excepting Spool Silk and Cotton. This week you have the choice of our entire stock, including NEW SPRING GOODS, at 10 per cent, off regular prices. This means 10c values at 9c, 50c values at 45c, $1.00 values at 90c. IN ADDITION It All odd lots soiled and mussed goods displayed on j center counters at from 20 to 50 per cent, discount. One lot of Ladies' Waists, one lot of Furs, all Children's, Misses' and Ladies' Coats and Suits at exactly one-half price. Let us show you. You will find it pays to trade here. HENRY W. KNIGHT, BARRE, VT. Successor to Veale & Knight. , :::::mRnn:nn:t::aaa:Kmn:tm::aa:::tmtt TALK OF THE TOWN Rig sale corsets now at Vaughnn's. B. F. St. Clair of Plymouth, X'. If., is passing a lew days in the city on ousi- ness. F. A. Pease, who has been passing a few days in the city on business, left to-day for Burlington. Regular meeting of Ruth chapter, Xo. 33, O. E. S., will be held odnesday evening, Jan. a at t :.JU ociook snarp. Work and refreshments. ulueers will lease meet at 7 o'clock sharp for pract ice. There will be a rehearsal of the male chorus of the Hedding Methodist church this evening at 7:30 at the home of YVil- Mrs, Wilfred Doreau. wlin'iijant J. Olliver of Upland avenue. A SOUTH BARRE. THE HOMER . FITT; CO MPANY, H.j......;....;.;:.:::::::::::::: This Sale is for CASH only ........... TALK OF 'HIE TOWN Henry Colvin of Woodbury is visiting In the city with relatives for a few days. William McDonald of Addison place went yesterday to Hajrdwick, where he will visit friends for a few days. Miss Margaret' Miles of Burlington is (pending several days in the city as the guest of 1. M. Miles of West street. Miss Marion Brown returned this morning to her home in Richmond, after spending a few days with friends in the -"'' . Dr. Alexander Smith of Fitchburg, Mass., has been spending a few days .with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Smith of Summer street. . The condition of Mrs. Ellen C. Moore, j who suffered the fracture of her left wrist in a fall which she sustained last 'week, is steadily improving. Arthur Iluse, who has been for the past two weeks at his home, 13 Hill street, returned last night to Passaic, X. where he is employed with the Westchester Engineering company. " The Drown Motor agency unloaded a consignment of Buick automobiles in the Montpelier A, Wells River freight yards' this forenoon. Included in the shipment were two roadsters and a touring car. January 22 has been, the dat? deter mined bv the St. Monica's dramatic club to present its first performance at the Barre opera house. The production will be a four-act drama,1 "Philomene." The drama receives its setting in the old Jionian -day during the time of Diocletian. WEBSTERVILLE. ,St. John the Baptist church. Webster ville. Xo service Thursday evening. W. J. M. Beattie, rector. TALK OF THE TOWN Fred Heath has returned home, after spending several days with friends in Brattleboro. Francis Marrion of Brattleboro, a former resident of Barre, is spending several days in the city. Mrg. Xellie Simonds Marks left this morning for an extended visit w ith relatives in New .York City and other places. Xew ham burgs and embroideries, big ger assortments and better values than we have ever before offered. Henry W. Knight., I). A. Morrison was a visitor in the city yesterday on his way home to (iraniteville from Quebec, where be has been making an extended visit with rela tives. Peter Bianchi of North Main street, who has been passing ten days with rela- j tives in Waterbury, returned home this morning. A number of prospective citizens from this eity went to Montpelier to-day to attend the session of United States nat uralization court conducted before Judge Martin. Mrs. Frank Paterson of the Morse block has returned home, after passing several days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John'McGrath, of Xorthlield Falls. The condition of Mrs. Bertha Gilson Perry of Biver street, who has been con fined to the City hospital for several days, was reported to be unchanged this noon. TALK OF THE TOWN CRANITEVILLE. St. John the Baptist church, Webster ville. X'o service Thursday evening. W. J. M. Beattie, rector. Ernest CJiristianson of Summer street left this morning for Pittsford, where he will undergo treatment. Regular meeting of the Woodmen this (Wednesday) evening at 7 o'clock, at (Eagles' hall. Worthen block. Albert Ponto returned this morning to his home in Newport, after fcpejidinjjt a few days with friend in the city. George (Jiiinii arrived in the city yes terday from Chelsea, being called by the death of John Grady, which occurred Monday morning. Alexander Curtain and David Cum in ings of Ixmg street returned to the city last night front Xew York, where they have been visiting for the past few wks. C. J. Wayt, a member of the firm of Wayt & Sons, granite dealers of Saco City, la., is passing several davs in the cit" on business. John Bianchi, who has 1een visiting in the city with relatives through the holidays, returned yesterday io his home at Milford, X. H. The newly elected officers of Barre lodge, X. E. ).. P., are to lie installed to-night by Deputy Grand Warden Ma bel McLeod. Refreshments will be served at the close of the meeting. A regular meeting of Barre local, X'o. 1, of the Socialist party will lie held this evening at 7:30 at headquarters. Lyceum secretary will be there at 7 to collect from Ivceum workers. The Barre branch store of the Xew York Bargain house will be opened to the public in the new Jackson building Saturday morning. Manager If. Habeeb has completed equipping the store an.l a number of local people have been re tained as clerks, TALK OF THE TOWN Last week of Abbott's clearance sale. The Presbyterian church choir will meet fof rehearsal Thursday night at 7:30 o'clock. AH stage hands be at . the theatre Thursday night at 6 o'clockj C. E. Mills, stage manager. ' . I B, Dodge of the Dodge Creamery company has gone to Burlington, ex"- pectiug to be away the rest of the week. I Those taking part in the cantata will please meet for rehearsal in the Pres byterian church Thursday night at 0:45 o clock. . Members of the Moonlight club take notice: There will be a meeting Thurs day evening. Jan. 9, at the home of Mins Gladys Adam, 1HI Maple avenue, at 7 o'clock. The next of the series of dances ar ranged, by the Hanre council of ' the Knights of Columbus for the winter will be held January 30 at their hall in the Scampini building. Riley's orchestra will furnish music. ' j The ladies' hospital aid society will hold a hospital supply day in the vestry of the Baptist church Thursday'. Janu ary 0, from 10 A. m: to 5 p. m.. at which time those denirous of aiding the hospi tal may donate vegetables, grocerier", fruit, canned goods, jellies, sheets, pil low cases, towels, old cotton, etc. Stanley Marsh, who has been with the A. . Allen farm machinery sales busi ness for the past two years, has secured a position with the Richardson Manu facturing company of Worcester, Mass.. and exjct8 to act as a traveling sales man. The Richardson company is one of the best known manufacturers of farm implements in this section of the country. have been visiting relatives in differtnt parts of Quebec, were visitors in the city yesterday while n their way to their home in Websterville. The call members of the fire depart ment Mill receive their semi-annual pay at the city treasurer's office Wednesday, Jan. 8, from 4 to 5 and (1:30 to 8 o'clock p. m. James Mackay, city treasurer. I he liasknoail game scheduled to re played between Goddard seminary and Co, F. of Northfleld was postponed last nillit owinc to a conflict of dates. The two quintets hope to arrange a date in the near future. Arthur S. Story returned to Montreal yesterday afternoon, after a brief visit in the city as the guest of Arthur I Pion-B of Currier sfreet. Mr. Storr was Hj called from Montreal the earlier part of Jl j tho week by the illness of a brother at t.i. ii . 1. :! . l ....... 1:.. lilt- llt'Hiuu fioajmni ui .,.uiiip. ii.-i. R-cv. James Renders, who hpts been act- the past few months, left yesterday aff rncon for Burlington, where he will be aligned to a curacy in St. Mary's cathedral. The vacancy caused by the departure of Rev. Fr. Pender i sex pected to le filled by Bishop Rice of Burlington in a short time. The new skating rink at Goddard sem inary has been flooded and it is ex pected that active hockey practice will be held during the latter part of the week. Capt.-?.lanager Albert I-aCasse has already issued a call for candidates. Troup, living at Haverstraw, X, Y. His the patrol system fif maintenance. Mrs. Carl Xute and two children left yesterday afternoon for large attendance is desired. Refresh ments will be served after the rehearsal. D. J. Mullen returned yesterday from Hardwick, where he has been visiting for several days. ' s SE mm ittressr1 Mrs. Walter Lewis ha summoned her brother, Earl Cheney, from Burlington, on account of the illness of their father, Mr. Cheney, who is fast failing. Mrs. Ralph Wales and children leave Thursday for Worcester, Mass., to join her husband, who has employment witii the Royal Worcester Corset company. His brother, W. If, Wales, is foreman for the same company. . Mrs. D. C. Howard's Sunday school class' met with Mrs. Jackum for their club -meeting'' last evening. Mrs. J. M. Johnson's class will meet with Miss Merle Scott Saturday even ing at 7:30 to hold their third club meeting. Xathan Harrington is quite ill, being confined to the bed and under the doc tor's care. His daught?r, Mrs. Nelson Vassar, came from Waterbury thia morning to sec him. where thev will visit for several days be foer leaving for Manchester, X. If., to join Mr. Xute who leaves to-morrow for JlanchesUT to assume his duties as state agent of the Xew England Mutual Life Insurance company for Xew Hampshire. JOHN W. VOGEL'S BIG CITY MINSTRELS FORMING IN ITS ENTIRETY THE BIGGEST, BEST AND MOST -COMPLETE MINSTREL.0. IN EXISTENCE Different From All Others THE BEST BY TEST New Original First Part The greatest gathering on this globe of America's Sweetest Singers, Clever llani.rB an, I Knnnv ( 'ompdillllg. A Xew Waterbury, show with Xew "Features. it S K tt for: ti a S j 8 s A MA IN BONA-FIDE BARGAIN GIVING Plain, Practical Lessons in ECONOMICAL TRADING are of fered to the people of Barre daily at the Frank McWhorter Company's store. Suits that have sold for $2.50, now $1.69 Suits thrt have sold for $3.00, now 2.19 Suits that have sold for $3.50, now 2.39 Suits that have sold for $4.00, now 2.89 Suits that have sold for $4.30, now 3.39 Suits that have sold for $5.00, now 3.89 Suitr, that have sold for $6.00, now 4.49 CHILDREN'S SUITS Suits that have sold for $7.50, now 5.67 Suit.s that have sold for $8.00, now 6.39 Suits that have sold for $10.00, now 8.29 Overcoat? that have sold as high as $10.00, your choice for 2.97 (Si,;ea 4 to 16.) Every price a revelation. Every person guaranteed entire satisfaction or money : cheerfully refunded without a murmur The Frank McWhorter Company At 20 to 22 North Main Street , Barre, Vermont The Mayor of New York Takes His Pen in Hand. Tn the January American Magazine appears a collection ot letters writven ny Mayor liaynor of -New ork Lity. .May or Uavnor lias dimniruisneu luniseit a- a pubfie oflicial who takes pains to send wise, humorous, witty and gentle good natured answers to his correspondents. To a stenographer: - "If I were yon 1 would do everything I was asked to do. That is the way to get on in life. Did you ever hear it said that he who takes care to do no more than he is paid for will never be paid for more than b does? (io right in and do everything, from sunrise to sunset, and you will go right up." To a little girl: "1 have received your letter telling me that you and the little girls in your neighborhood have no place to play att er school, and that wherever you go to play vou are chased. I am very sorry about it, and I will see if I can do some thing for you. ... Do you know that I receive "letters daily from men and women who hate to see the children play in- the streets at all, but on inquiry I And they are people who have no chil dren of their own! "You aay you want to skate on roller skates. JIaybe I can ect the police up that way to wink so hard with both eye that they won't see you when you go by on your roller-skates. But be careful not to run into anybody or bump into an automobile. When one such accident happens, a lot of people write to me as though it were the rule instead of the exception." To a preacher: "Your letter informing me that a you walk about the citv, visiting the homes of your padishioners, people apply oppro brious names to you, and throw empty eans and rubbish at you. and otherwise assault you, on account of your beard, is at hand. "You a-k me: I it a crime in the city of New Y'ork to wear a beard ! Xo, it is not. 'I wear one myself, an 1 nolody ever take any notice o'f it. How is it they take notice of your leard! Have-tou trimmed it in some peculiar way, con trary to the Scriptures! Kor you know the Scriptures say: "Ye shall not round the corners of your heads, neither slmlt thou mar the corners of they l-ard." Are you certain that it is your beard which Is the cause of the trouble " To a chicken raiser: "I sympathize with you in the loss of your chickens. Sfy hcn-root on I-ong island has been entered. You say there are sixty-six policemen in your precinct. Down my way there are only four con stables in territory about ten timet as Urge as yocrs, with a population not miH-a less. It in pretty liard to kep chicken-thieves out of hen roosts by policemen. However. I halt se what can be done for yon and your neighbors, tan you not induce the chickens to roost higher T Concert Band of Picked Soloists and Grand Symphony Orchestra. Seat sale begins Friday. January ' 10. Prices 3."e, 50c, 75c, $1.00. DREAILAND THEATRE STRICTLY MORAL PHOTOPLAYS NOTHING VULGAR WHEN PERSISTENCY AND OBSTINACY MEET A buautful little drama of true love, showing that persistency will win - over obstinacy. GLACIER NATIONAL PARK First of the aeries of "See America First." OTHER FEATURES Admission Five Cents Pavilion Theater KEMMERER AND HOWLAND An Italian comedian-singing act from the Keith circuit." Hear Miss Howland sing "A Dream." and the Italian duet, "Or Marie," between Miss Howland and Mr. Kamerrer. NELLIE CLAYSON Singing and Instrumental. She grasps the hearts and hands of every person in the audience. She is a big success. PHOTOPLAYS THE IRONY OF FATE If everyone's troubles were written on his brow, how many we would pity whom we envy now. THE FILIBUSTER'S SHIP A strong dramatic story. MOTHER GOOSE IN A 16TH CENTURY THEATRE A novelty worth seeing. Open Afternoons 2:30. Evenings 7. Show Starts 7:15. MRS. BENJ. J. TASSIE, Pianist. ADMISSION, 10 CENTS SMALL CHILDREN, 3 CENTS 9 the stairs, under the I I are now made easy 1 3 Housekeeping Is Not the Task It Used to Be It TODE RN invention has done away with much of the hard work. For instance, the cleaning and polishing of hardwood floors, the dusting of moldings, the tops of high furniture, radiator, etc These back-breaking ta&ks with the mm? Polish With it you can dust, clean and polish a hardwood floor in the time it formerly took you to cet ready to do it. Betides, you do not have to pet down on your hands and kneet to durt under the bed or other barj-to-prt-at places, or to atand on a chair to dust the tip of the hifh furniture. All of the hard work U row made easy with the O-Cedar Polish Mop. It cat hen as riw 44 r 4m tnm ibn tm4 bou, k. Ttw m, b frw Amy. 4 O-Crtm remk. Try It at Our Risk lTiXf7,"Ak Wff. 1 fct prvr n II.Muil Wtli WPf BS fTKC Mir fn r la aknn im, C. W. Averill & Co. IP?!!