The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-09-24
WELLS RIVER

and his wife have been visiting at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Baldwin for sew
eral days. Captain Blood returned with
the Goth division from France, where he
saw great deal of service as assistant
surgeon Of the division. Both have for
merly made their home in this place.
Since the departure of Ralph Hebb
from the paper MILL Romaine Glynn has
been acting as superintendent, and they
tell us that he is very popular with the
men under him and that he knows the
business to perfection.
The state board Of health, through DIR.
Burr of Montpelier, has placed in the
store Of w. II. Buck complete line Of
cultures slides, vaeeines and all the nee
essary articles for a complete branch.
This is for use for the doctors in this
section New Hampshire men who prac-
tice in Vermont and wish these goods
for Vermont patients are welcome to
any that they may need.
Mrs. Fred Darling of Marshfield is Wis.
iting at the home of Mrs. Albert Bailey.
Mrs. Darling is well known and has
many friends in Wells River,
Miss Goodell is visiting her sisterin-
law, Mrs. Nellie Goodell, at the home Of
Mrs. Goodell's mother, Mrs. Albert Bal
ley
Philo Van Dyke was one of the party
from here that attended the baseball
game at Newport last Saturday.
Mrs. John Butson was taken to Cot
8o.,, lagrttaH lot Caturda,- ~
day she was operated upon by DR. Gile
OF Hanover, n H. At the present time
she is improving as rapidly as can be
expected.
Several from here attended the East
ern States exposition at Springfield,
Mass, last week They report good
time and wonderful show
Mrs. Otto Tueber and son went last
Friday to visit friends and relatives in
Livermore Falls, Me. They expect to be
gone for several weeks.
Malcolm Buck was called to Boston
last Friday night on business. He re.
turned Saturday night.
Woodsyille won a game from the fast
Newport baseball team last Saturday by
a score OF 10 to 7. Those who saw the
game claimed that the score should have
been about u to 2, but owing to the al
legged partial umpire Newport was able
to score almost at win Newport was
very crestfallen ball team after the
ninth inning, since they were nearly
ready TO claim the championship Of
northern Vermont. We would like to see
Moretown and Woodsville play, We
think the two teams are evenly matched
If Moretown cared to play, we are Ger.
tain that Woodsyille would only be too
glad 10 take them on.
Ray Littlefeld, who, prior ito Americas
entry into the war, was resident of
Wells River, returned to his old posi-
ton as chief train dispatcher in the
Woodsville office last Thursday. He has
been back from France about six weeks.
j. A. Morse and family motored to
North Middleboro, Mass, last Satur-
day. Going by the way of Plymouth,
Manchester and Boston, they expect to
return via Winchendon, Keene, and New
port, N. H.
Mr. and Mrs John Peach were visitors
in st, Johnsbury recently.
Miss Madeline Peach returned TO her
school duties in Boston last Saturday.
DR.. Perry now has a brand new car.
II is made out of an old fiivver with
body of bright red and black tenders
directly from Kentucky. He can now
travel the country over with any speed
he may desire in car that is the envy
of all who see it.
The w r. C. of Wells River presented
to the Methodist church of Groton a silk
flag in token of the many times that this
church has entertained the ladies, The
presentation took place last Sunday.
Mrs. Goss, patriotic instructor, pre-.
sented the flag and Rev. Thornton of
Groton, accepted same. About q dozen
from here went up by auto, including a
few from the Grand Army
Ralph Hebb, who has been for many
years connected with the Adams Paper
Co., completed his labors there last
Thursday. AT the present time he has
made no plans for the future.
Miss Anna Ellis, who has been en-
ployed as head table girl at Hae's tav.
ern during the summer months, left for
her home in Hartford, Conn, Monday
Miss Ellis has been here for two sum.
mers and is very popular with the trav-
cling public.
Rexford Pettis is held at the village
lookup for desertion from the United
States army. 1t is said that, after re.
cciying an honorable discharge from
overseas duty, he re-enlisted, but almost
Immediately forsook the army. He was
arrested in Breton Woods, n. H., and
brought here, where he is being held
pending instructions from Camp Devens.
Mrs. Ted Crabtree left last Saturday
for Montreal, Que. After short stay,
she will 60 to her new home in Newbury,
Ont, which is not a great distance from
Toronto. Her many friends here wish
her the best of luck.
Lillian Moore is taking weeks vaca-
ton from her duties in Bucks drug store.
During her absence she will visit at the
home of her brother Harry Moore of
North Middleboro, Mass. and at the
home of her sister, Mrs. Cody, Of New.
port, N. II.
Dumont Bailey of Tilton is spending
few days vacation with his people, Mr.
and Mrs. Nelson Bailey.
w. II. Goodwin, who has made his
home with Mr.. and Mrs. Frank George
for about two years, was taken to Cot
tage hospital last Tuesday. He will
there receive good care and we all hope