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THE - J1A11HE -DAILY TIMES, BARUE, VT, THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 1917.
Interesting New Wearing
Apparel
As, the season changes from cold and sombre to colorful and bright, so ap
parel must change. Hundreds of minds and fingers have been working to
provide for the wonderful showing of ready
to wear garments we have assembled for
your inspection. May we have the pleasure
of showing you this week?
Special Showing of Silk Skirts
in a wonderful variety of Stripes, Tlaids and Nov
elty Effects, priced at from $6.98 to $13.95.
The Newest Coat Models
in all of the new shades of Blues, Tans, Grays,
Rookie, Gold, etc. No two Coats alike. Prices
range from $7.50 to $23.00 and up. Ask to see our
special values in Sample Coats. ,
Spring's Smartest Suits
in attractive, distinctive and individual models.
Our large assortment makes choosing easy.
Priced at $12.50 to $25.00 and up.
The Homer Fitts Company
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THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 1917. '
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The Weather
Probably showers to-night and Friday;
moderate east winds.
TALK OF THE TOWN
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Special Club Offer
FOR ONE WEEK ONLY ON A LIMITED NUMBER OF,
New Home Sewing Machines .
$1.00. Down and $1.00 Each Week
UNTIL THE MACHINE IS PAID FOR. This is the most convenient
way to obtain the world's nnent SewinK Machine. The machine you
select will be delivered when the first payment is made, and instruc
tions will be given in your own home if desired.
Continues All This Week, Closing Saturday, April 21
' It will pay ynu to select the machine you desire at once and secur
instructions from a New Home operator who will be with us
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, APRIL 20-21
to show the merits of the NEW HOME, srivintr aDEMONSTRATION
AND WINDOW DISPLAY. The NEW HOME is used extensively in
the public schools.
The Homer Fitts Co.
TALK OF THE TOWN
TALK OF THE TOWN
Lids for Kids at Abbott's.
Attorneys representing the cities of
Barre and Montpelier, William Wisliart
and George L. Hunt, met with F. E.
Gleason, a solicitor retained by the Ten
ney company Rnd the B. & M. T. & P.
'o., last evening to draft a proposed
franchise under which the traction com
pany may operate in years to come. The
conference of lawyers was one of the re
sults of the joint session of Barre, Mont
pelier and lierlin oflicials Monday even
ing, when Montpelier continued its ef
forts to enlist Barre councilors in a move
to secure from the railroad a payment
due on the Rialto bridge construction at
the capital. The attorneys will report at
the third of the intercity aeries in Mont
pelier Monday evening.
TALK OF THE TOWN
Kew sport wash good at Fitts.
Special house dress values at Abbott's.
Read Rogers' Walk-Over anniversary
ad. on page 4. It's a money-saver.
Through the efforts of George II. Col
lamer and William B. Harmon, money
whs raised by subscription from the ten
ants of the Howland block to purchase
and raise a flag on the building. The
tenant subscribed freely to the fund,
the flag arriving from Rutland yesterday
and being unfurled yesterday afternoon
by the force of men from the Vermont
Tel. 4 Tel. Co. The telephone force
brought the pole, which is a small-sized
tree, from the hast Barre woods and
hewed and painted it for the weather.
The flag is of a large size, being eight
feet by 12 feet.
i SPECIALS
f
19c
17c
VANILLA CHOCOLATES, per lb.
PEPPERMINT DPvOPS, per lb
OLD-FASHIONED MOLASSES
CANDY, per lb 19c
We invite your inspection of our Choco
lates. The most complete line in the city.
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Barre Candy Kitchen
Widow Jones Clothing
Our stock of Widow Jones clothing
for boys is a little more complete than
ever before.
Suits in the latest styles and patterns,
S3.00 to $10.00.
Topcoats in a variety of styles at $2.50
to $7.50.
Widow Jones takes the lead.
The
Frank McWhorter Co.
Fee Fitts' line, children's dresses.
Read Shea's big shoe ad. on page 5.
Wonderful assortment new dress eilks
at Fitts'.
Read Rogers' Walk-Over anniversary
ad. on page i. It's a money-saver.
The Ida Read W. C. T. U. will meet at
the home of Mrs. F. D. Beckley, (i Tark
street, Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
We have a large stock of frhoes pur
chased before the advance. You can save
money by buying of us. Eastman Bros.
Dr. Homr Sowle and Dr. H. J. Cutler
of Boston arrived in the citv to-iav to
spend the week end with friends and
relatives.
James Truba, who has been employed
here for some time, left this morning for
Reeneville, N. Y., where he expects to
pass the summer.
Miss Sarah Freeman returned lo he
home in Rochester, X. It, to-day a fie
visiting friends on North Main stree
during the past week.
Mrs. Xorman J. Morrison of Hill street
left the city this forenoon for Roxbury
Mass., where she is making a viwt of
several days in the home of relatives.
"God's Crucible," a Bluebird feature in
five reels, taken at the Grand I'anvon
Arizona, and featuring Myrtle Gonzales
at the Bijou. "Pearl of the Army" Sat
urday. adv.
Rutland Herald: As a piece of useful
and artistically correct and handsome
printing, "Rock of Age," describing the
granite ot the J'outwell, Milne & Var-
mira quarries in Barre, deserves specia
mention.
Bearers at the funeral of Joseph Bof
flee,' a well known firaniteville man
which was held in St. Sylvester's church
Wednesday morning, were: Frank lirmr
get, Jules Rousseau, X. Letourneau and
Paul Ish belle. Interment was in St. Syl
vester's cemetery.
Enrollments for the Barre chapter of
the Red Cross Society of America had
mounted to at noon to day and ap
plications were still coming in rapidly.
a recruung station lor all persons wish
ing to affiliate in this movement has been
opened in the waiting-room in the Aid
rich building and applications are re
ceived from 9:30 a. m. until 5 o'clock in
the afternoon. It should be borne in
mind that the Red Cross does not restrict
its membership to women, as men are
equally eligible and here in Barre their
registration is earnestly solicited. Thks
afternoon at 2:30 o'clock the Barre chap
ter held a largely attended meeting in
Aldrich hall in the library building. It
is hoped that upward of 600 members
may be secured in this city.
With five hours remaining in which
would-be licensees might apply, 23 per
sons had filed their applications for li
censes at the office of the city clerk this
noon. Unless there is a belated advance
on city hall during the afternoon the to
tal number of applicants will fall far
short of the aggregate in 1016, when up
ward of 70 persons indicated their desire
to engage in the liquor busimw. Al
though the legislature of 1917, before its
adjournment last week, wrought an ef
fective proscription on second-class li
censes after May 1, among the 23 appl
cants there are those who have applied
for licenses of this class. Others have
applied for first-class licenses, third class
which entitles the holder thereof to sell
malt liquors and light wines to be con
sinned on the premises, first class, which
a druggiKt license and seventh class.
which permits the licensee to dispose of
malt liquors and light wines not to be
consumed on the premises. Tbe time
for applying expires at 5 o'clock this
alteriKx.n. After that the commission
ers will public the applications once in
each week for three weeks to come.
MONTPELIER
William O'lirady resumed his duties as
baggage master at the Central Vermont
station to-day after ten days' al-en-e.
due to the dnth of his father. Harold
Jones, who has been acting as baggage
master, has resumed his duties in the
freight oilier.
(.real Sachem Dr. E. ('. Barrett and
;ret Phroplx-t Alex. R of Barre of
the Improved Order of Red Men. left to
day on a trip to Winder, Krattk-boro.
t-liester and llaremont, N. II., to isit
triNs in those town-. They expect to
I ab-ent until the hrt of next week.
In probate vurt this morning the i!l
of Charles Bin'hi, late of Barre City.
s proven.
Read Shea's big shoe ad. on page 5.
See thdse new silk skirt at Abbott's.
Last week on 44c Palm Olive deal at
Fitts'.
Read Rogers' Walk-Over anniversary
ad. on page 4. It's a money-saver.
Special demonstration New Home sew
ing machines this week at Fitts' tore.
Mrs. C It. Granger of Randolph is
spending a few days with friends in the
city. .
Miss Marion Hall of South Ryegate
has been passing a few days with frbnds
in the city.
J. M. Murray of Hanover, N. II., ar
rived in the city yesterday to spend a
tew days visiting tnenda.
Don't miss the organ recital and con
cert at Baptist church Friday evening.
Admission Hoc, children 15c adv.
Amateur printing raid developing done
at the Troup studio. Bring in your Alms
and have , them promptly finished.
0. Cerutti, a Ryegate granite manu-'
facturer, has returned home after pass-;
ing several days in the city on business.
Mm. John S. Howell of Park street re
turned to the city last evening after
spending several days visiting in Ran
dolph. There will be a meeting of R. B. Cran
da.ll post, G. A. K., in the pot room
Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. A full
attendance is desired.
David Faulkner of South Main street,
who ha been seriously ill for the past
five weeks, is able to be out of doors for
a few hours each day.
Mr. and Mrs. P. D. Lald went to Wil
liamstown to-day to attend the funeral
of Miiss Cynthia Townsend. Mr. Ladd
was one of the pall bearers.
John B. Batchelder of Fair Haven ar
rived in the city last evening to spend
the remainder of the week visiting
friends on North Seminary street.
Attilio Rossi contradicts the statement
made that the shooting of. his son, Or
lando Rossi, was accidental, and he states
that there were witnesses to back hiin
up in his assertion.
Because of the absence of the pastor,
Rev. B. O. Lipsky, who is attending con
ference at Newport, preaching services
will be omitted in the Hedding Meth
odist church Sunday.
Miss Joan Hayward of South Main
street is taking a vacation of two weeks
from her duties at the Specialty shop
and left yesterday for Boston, where she
will spend a few days.
Word lias beeu received from D. W.
McDonald, who underwent a serious op
eration in a Boston hospital, that fie is
getting along nicely and hopes to be able
to leave the hospital this week.
Several new shipments of spring and
summer hats have just arrived. Call and
make a selection. We are also allowing
20 per cent discount on all millinery for J
the remainder ot tins week. airs. ll. !.
Mile, over Dodge's Jewelry store, 200
X. Main street.
Miss Abbie Moxley of Park street lot
some of her effects in the fire which de
stroyed the inn at Fairfax Tuesday
morning and other teachers at the Bel
lows Free academy, where Miss Moxley
is engaged, lost heavily, as the headws
made by the names when discovered
blocked all attempts to save property.
A piano tuner of wide acquaintance in
Barre and vicinity was taken away April
13, when George R. Beverle died in West
Lebanon, V 11., the end being due to a
attack of valvular heart disease. For
number of years he was known locally as
a dealer in and tuner of pianos and his
visits to this city were frequent. Mr.
Beverle was born in Reading, Pa
years ago and learned the tuner's trade
na a young man in Boston, ror . years
he was a resident of West Lebanon. He
leaves his wife and three daughters. The
Funeral was held Monday, with members
of the Masonic lodge, to which the de
eased belonged, in ehargo of the scry
ices.
Among the guest arriving at Hotel
Barre last night and this morning were
the following people: H. 11. Ilickok
Burlington, R, B. Lang of Springfield
Miss Pauline Smith and Miss tilady
Sullivan of Boston,. E. M. Clark of Ma
lone, X. Y., G. B. Littlefie-ld of St. Johns
burv, F. A. Kennedy of Rutland. Thnmaa
C. Healey of Boston, Mrs. A. M. Miaw
E. O. Cummings of Bangor, Me., Miss
Marion Hall of South Ryegate, Porter
errin of Berlin, Henry C, Whitaker ot
'hicago. 111., H. E. Gray and M. S. Gray
f West field, George R. Van Lear of Al
bany, Charles K. Lawrence of Bridport
F. C. Leslie of Barton and M. fc. Shedd
f Franklin. :
William Townsend of Chelsea stopped
ver night at the home of his brother
"harles B. Townsend of Washington
treet and left this forenoon for Wil-
amstown. there to attend the funeral
f his sister. Miss Cvnthia Townsend,
whose death occurred Tuesday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. E. L. House and Miss hsz
ie E. Townsend were among the Barre
eople who were present at the services
The funeral was held at 1 o'ctock and in
terment was made In the village ceme
tery. Miss Townsend wag 78 years old
and had been in failing health for many
months. She wa a native of ashing
ton. although she had long resided in
Williamstown. C. B. Townsend of his
city is a brother of the deceased.
Union Dry Goods Company
Spring and Summer Styles in Suits
and Coats
You will find here exactly what you want in a Suit or Coat, the best values,
the best selection, and positively the season's very latest and best, styles.
COATS OF QUALITY AND MERIT
Handsome models and a splendid assort
ment for selection.
New styles in Fine Serge, Velour, Poiret
Twill, Gabardine an.d many other wanted
materials. Colors are Mustard, Gold, Tan,
Rose, Green, also Navy and Black. All
sizes
New Coat Styles at $10.00, $13.50
New Distinctive Models at. .$16.50, S19.50
Stunning Coat Models at $22.50
NEW WAISTS
A beautiful assortment of
the very newest styles in
Crepe de Chine and Georg
ette Waists, Flesh, White,
Gold, and all the fashion
able colors.
Latest styles at 3.50, $5.00
SILK DRESSES
Our line of Dresses has no
equal for value and style.
Stunning models in Crepe
de Chine, Taffeta and in
Georgette.
Priced from $10.00 to $25.00
OUR WOMEN'S SUITS offer a large choice
as well as beauty of style and quality.
Our prices you will find are quite a little
less than you will be asked to pay else
where. . ' .
Pretty New Styles at .$15.00
Very Nobby Styles at ,19.50
Stylish New Models at v . . 22.50
Handsome Sample Suits at 25.00
THE NEW SKIRTS
Stylish new Skirts in Wool
Poplins, Fine Serges, also
the new sport styles in Silk
Poplin, etc.
Priced from $2.98 to $8.75
Every woman interested in new apparel for the spring and summer season ought to
see the latest styles gathered here for inspection. (We make all alterations without any
charge.)
NOTE. New styles in American Lady and W. B. Corsets, Children's Coats, Muslin
and Silk Underwear, Silk and Kid Gloves, Neckwear, etc.
THE UNION DRY GOODS COMPANY
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Barre aerie
-T&IitjliL class muia-
PZ S tion in Eagle
i evening at 7:30
m-'-Si lnwed by a ban
quet.
Annual communication of
jr i .ramie looge. .o. r. aim a.
jfji M., Friday, April 20, at 7 p. m.
w Annual reports anil business.
M the cloe of the meeting a
fr tamjuet will be nerved by the
ladic of liiith chapter. No. 33. O. K. S.
Per order W. M.
Notice.
Regular meeting of Parrr polishers
branch. t I. A., will ho heU in their
hall, Nichoh bl'ick. on J hnrmiay, April
If, at 7 p. m. A. . I'll ie, Sec.
a Tegular meeting
-Cf of innet ta coun-
mtX4$Q , n. No. 10. 1). of i
C2'r 1 humday. April It",
Adoption and rcmhment.
In consideration of $3.00, the price of this Hat,
we insure it to be perfect in manufacture and to
flUBDLEU sive satisfaction in every respect, providing it is
not misused : and we replace the same with a new
Hat for one which has has not given satisfaction,
We leave it to your sense of fairness. You will
find all the newest shapes and colors here.
We are showing the newest fabrics and latest models in Men's and Young Men's
Suits, in a range of prices that cannot be equalled in the city.
CROSSETT SHOES BEACON SHOES
The Big, Busy Union Store
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Union
Depot Square
Clothing Company
'Phone 599-W
Barre, Vermont
TALK OF THE TOWN
New smart coat models at Fitta'.
You will find many new waist value
at Abbott's.
Read Rogers' Walk-Over anniversary
ad. on page 4. It's a money-saver.
Granite (.Sty lodge, w. a. ot a., vm
holla arsfet om Lordag Den 21, Denne
alia Scandinavier med deras venner are
inbjudna.
Mj. and Mrs. Wallace uiiDtrt re
turned lat evening from Burlington,
where they attended the funeral of Mrs.
Arthur K. Clement.
John L. McXally of Dorchester, Mass.,
arrived in the city to-day to visit over
the week end with relatives in Webster
ville and on Xorth Seminary street
Mr. and Mrs. C. K. Davis, who have
been visitinar at the home of their daugh
ter, Mm. Arthur Barber of the Richard
son road, during the past few days, re
turned to-day to their home in Plain-;
field. I
Mrs. L. W. Balch and daughter, Ivor-
ine, have arrived in the city from Bos
ton to visit in the home of Mrs. C. A.
Churchill of 35 Merchant street for a
time, before leaving for an extended stay ;
in Phoenix, Am.
EAST ORANGE
Glenn Hutchinson went to Hanover
hospital Wednesday for an operation.
His mother, Mrs. Ora Hutchinson, car
ried him to Bradford Tuesday. She will
stay at Dr. Dow's till Thursday.
Mis Laura Nye of Washington is
keeping house for Ora Hutchinson while
his wife is at Bradford.
Miss Elsde Hood of Chelsea returned
Sunday to teach the epring' term of
school.
Hi las Bowen waa a business visitor in
East Barre Wednesday.
The mail carrier came on wheels for
the first time this spring on Monday.
Mrs. George Simpson tu moved to her
daughter's home, Mrs. Arthur Prescott.
Monday, so the latter could care for her.
New fancy silk skirts at Fitts'.
MORETOWN
Dr. Jame Haylett is confined to his;
home by illness. !
F. H. Sawyer was in Jlontpeiier on ;
business Thursday, as was also C. W . .
Ward. i
Miss Ethel Child returned Saturdny ;
from a brief visit at Montpelier.
lAwrenee Kelty of Fort hthan Alien .
isited at his home here over Sunday.
Sunt. W. B. Lane of Plainfield visited '
the schools Wednesday. J
Mrs. M. L. Mobbs upent eeveral days :
n Burlington last week, where she visit-:
d her son, Holmes, of troop It, id cay- j
Iry, at Fort Ethan A Ken !
Mrs. Peter Shenar i, who has been quite
II the past week, is convalescing. Her
daughter, Mrs. F. G. Kew of VAaitsneUI,
is with her. 1
Rev. A. A. Mandigo. who has finished
a naafnratA here, left Monday with
i family to attend the Methodit con-J
erence at Newport. Rev. and Mrs. Man-
igo nave maie many irienas auring
heir five Tears star in town, who ex
tend good wiche a they leave for a new
field.
Men Who Wish to Avoid the
Commonplace in Shoes
will be interested in our spring Ralstons. We can promise
you new and individual styles, which have the customary
Ralston skilled workmanship and comfortable fitting qualities.
Prices as low as is possible to build good Shoes and still make
a living profit.
Get acquainted with Ralstons.
People's Shoe Store
14 State Street, Montpelier
Currier Block, Barre
Automobile A
ccessories!
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY
HOUSEHOLD Kl'RNlTVRK tn eondi--n.
lor Mle; apply t 1 Za.nln.ni place. L. V.
LOST A jarkknifa with the name, "Car
MaiiKs" on it : reward hy bnnginK it or an1-
inr it to C. Mhuio. Berkley trrt. UW"
f OR SALE -Two txd n prinr. I com-1
mode, 1 bunraun. lo a bly rirron osd ,
Iwbr ilns-h ; all in cood condition; inquire at
SS Brook aUvet, Harr. i
We have what you are looking for: Lee Tires and Tubes, satiffai tory
mileage guaranteed; Tube Tatches, Lacc-On Shocp, Tire Pumps. Tire Talcum,
Weed Chains and Oos Chain", Auto .lacks. Klaxon Hand and Electric
Horns. Spot Lights Warner's Lenses, Extra Bulbs for Lights, Apeo Tarts for
Ford Cars, Rubber Mats for Ford Cars, Champion Spark Plugs, Speedometers,
Stewart Speedometer Tarts, Tire Gauges. Red Seal Fatterics, Battery Test
er, Socket Wrenches, Radiator He, Auto Tool Sets, Tool Poxes, Canvas
Folding Tails, Thermos Bottle", Clocks, Tyrone and J.-M. Fire Kxt inguishcrs,
Brass Tolih, Tolac, Auto Tdtf.h, Mohair Presin.;, Auto Robes. i;(.,ies,
Chamois, Wool Dusters, Harris Auto Oil (Light and Medium 1, Tolatinc Oil,
Keystone Grease.
Simplex Vulcani.cr, new one, you can't afTord to be without it;
price, $1.50.
Finish with Mione Hand Soap.
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W ANTED A rood man to work on farm .
mquir ot A. Famuter. tt-L SS-li. Et Hill.
Barre. '
Poor, Unappreciated Lady.
Mr. Oalhw I might have marrioi
that man who beam a niiiiimiire.
OiWltw Foreet it, my dear. If bed
married vou lie W011U he ait rtonr id I a.m. Work, tnif iatr.rv rlerr.v A Ian af it.-
. . ' V- ,. r,H for iNornt: M. C
ue a ace u centred, l'tr uraer U. t.wr. tei. t ismrleii eatLaaaai
Regular meeting of Hiawa j
tha lode. No. iH I. O. O. fJ
Thtirt.iav even in ir at 7 M
LOl'M Hiichin ireitrht; omner mmr
hve property ly ratlin mt thi office an-!
Fayiri for notice. S'tt
WANTKDJiaa) en farm: aUo m-oman or
r'rt for kMvti a : M. C. Cutler. Eact lwt-
C. W. Averiil & Co.
Telephone 500 ' Harre, Vermont