The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-10-17
Barre.

The insurance adjusters have fixed the
loss by the recent fire at the Combination
Cash Store at $12,500
A large delegation of knights OF Pythias
and nearly The entire company OF the uni
formed rank accompanied Grand Chance-
lor W. E. Barney to Burlington last Wed
nesday to attend the session Of the grand
lodge.
The new schoohouses that are being
constructed in the town of Barre are rapid
ly approaching completion and are expect
ed to be ready for use for the winter term.
The funeral OF the late Mrs A L War
reu was held from the house at AZ Ayers
street last Wednes dav, Rev. s. n. Jackson
officiating. The three sOns-in-law of the
deceased and James Thruston acted as
bearers. Burial was in Green Mount ceme-
terry in Montpelier.
Fred LaCass was convicted in city
court OF breach of the peace in threaten
ing his wife. He was fined $50 and not
more than 60 days in the house OF correc-
ton He appealed tho case. Some time
ago LaCass brought suit against Robert
Troup for the alienation of his wiies atfec-
tions but the case was never entered ID
court and as result TrOup. brought
counter suit against LaCass for malicious
prosecution, which is now pending.
For the first time since the fire, the Com
bination Cash store opened its doors to the
public. SO great was the rush OF bargain
seekers that policeman wa stationed At
the door in order to regulate the entrance
and exit of customers.
Ira e. Wright, well known cigar maker
OF this city, and Miss Edith G Hall of Mont
pelier, were MARI ed last Wednesday even
ing at the home of Mrs. Joseph Parady sis
ter of the bride. Mr.. and Mrs. Wright
were the recipients OF many valuable pres
ents. They will reside with Mr.. and Mrs.
A. H. Hecker on Eastern avenue.
The funeral of the late David Morton was
held from the honss last Wednesday after
noon, Rev. I. III. Mitchell officiating Burial
was in Hope cemetery. full Masonic honors
being performed by Granite Lodge f. and
A. M.
The funeral OF the late Mrs. Charles
Thompson was held last Wednesday afl or
noon from his late residence, Rev. b. @
Roberts officiating. Burial was in Hope
cemetery, A. E Bruce, O. A. Badger, Vic
tor Lovely and John Cay acting as bearers
Constable Jesse Cayhue and Deputy
Sheriff K q. French, upon the disclosure
OF Murdo McAuley, raide the premises o
John COnnell on Foster str OF Saturday
morning for conrraband liquors. The +
fcers secured wagon load of barrels, Jugs
glasses and some liquor. They arrested
Council, who pleaded guilty to the several
charges made against him before Justice A
e. Fay, aud his fine and costs amour &C
to S133.S3 Mrs. Oonnell was later arreste'
duu plohuDu Eulily 10 "A htGuHu OucuNc
An appeal will be made to have the woman
placed under the charge OF probation office
y S. Stanton az it is alleged she was force'
by her husband to sell liquor.
Henry Crockett of Orange, who was ar
rested for pocket peddling on the fai
grounds Friday by Deputy Sheriff French
was convicted before Justice Fay Saturda
aud was fined $50 with costs OF $11 %.
Barre came very near having case OF 81
icds on Thursday morning. Mrs. Georg
Robertson of Summer street attempted
end her life by taking strychnine. TIA
cause for this rash deed is said by the fam
ly to have been temporary mental derang'
meut caused by poor health. Her mind ha
been in such condition for several dag
THAI Mr.. Robertson has remained az HON
70 keep watch over her, and 1t was Will
no was up street in the morning that sh
went in o her sleeping room, took q cup la
filled with some liquid, swallowed il an
Jay down on the bed to await results. 81