davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-12-31
HARD FIGHT ON NEW PHONE co.
Mayor Fitzgerald Of Boston viii Put
Every Hindrance in the Way.

Boston, Dec. sl.-Mayor Fitzgerald
said Saturday that he will oppose the
Metropolitan Home Telephone company
IN every step IL undertakes in connection
with franchise granted 1t BY the Board
OF Aldermen over his veto.
As his first move he instructed Wir
Commissioner Kennedy and Snperin-
tendent Of Streets Doyle to reject all
applications the company may make for
permission to open the streets and to
lay conduits for underground wires.
This means the beginning Of legal
battle that is likely to be long drawn
ont and expensive for both the city and
The new company Under the law the
company viii not need further aid from
the Aldermen in installing eonduits,
only permits from the wire commits.
sioner and superintendent being neces-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-12-31
John H. Mortified Dies at
BrattIebor0.
A FINE TYPE OF CITIZEN.
Widely Known in Vermont Politics and
Many Times HonoTed- Death Was
Due to Attack Of Neuralgia Of
the Heart

Brattleboro, Dec 3i.--John Hastings
Merrifeld Of Williamsville age 50, clerk
Of Windham county and ex-speaker OF
the Vermont house Of representatives
died here about $3.50 o'clock Saturday
afternoon Of acute angina pectoris He
had an attack in his office about noon
and went from there TO the Brooks
house, where he died.
Mr.. Merrifeld was one az the most
prominent men OF Vermont He was
elected speaker Of the house III 1902 and
again in 1904. He WAS a candidate for
the nomination Of lieutenant governor
last fall, and received generous support,
notwithstanding the fact that Oh his
own part he made no effort to secure
the Office.
He was born in Newfane June IL.
1881 He attended Springfield Wesleyn
seminary, and until 1881 he was engaged
n the farming and mercantile business.
For years he represented Vermont
Loan and Trust company in Dakota,
and afterward was for a long time sta
tion agent in WilIiamsyille.
Since 1897 he had been clerk of the
county, having his office in Brattleboro.
He had been selectman and snperinten-
dent Of schools in his native town He
was member of the house IN 1878,
1880, 1902 and 1904, and Of the senate
In 1896. He was expressing clerk IN
1874 and 1878. and clerk Of the house
IN 1892 and 1894. For many years he
was Justice Of the peace. His wife
,Was Miss Ella H Stratton Of Newfane.
a brother, IA, All Merrifeld, lives in
Williamsville, and another brother.
Webster Mortified, is president of the
university of North Dakota Mr. Mer-
rifield was man on scrlipuious honor
and honesty and of far,reaching in
fuence.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-12-31
BURLINGToN'S POOR.
City Helping IT'S Families at Present
Tine--Less Than Last Year.

Burlington, Dee. 81 Oyersaer Of the
poor Charles n Killain IL having about
elj he can do supplying the wants OF
the city's poor and incidentally seeing
that the city is not imposed upon. About
if5 families are now partaking of the
city's charity and Mr.. KiIlam * In
clined to think that some Of these may
be wecded out. TO help the deserving
poor alone is sufficient to bring the
expenses Of the pauper department to
a big figure, without contributing to
others who make it point to work
the city every year IL they can and have
no excuse for Il.
Last year 2iO families we're on the
list during the winter. Some out OF
two families are helped a. they still
claim their residence here Coal is a
big item About 30 tons have already
been used by the pauper department
and it will probably be $50 tons more
before the winter i over. Coal Il not
dealt ont except in the worst cases,
where there is sickness, etc.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-12-31
The Pain
Family

You know them; they are
numerous, and make their
presence felt everywhere. The
names Of the family are Head
ache, Toothache, Earache,
Backachc, Stomach ache, Neu-
ralgia, etc. They are sentinels
that warn you Of any derange-
ment Of your system. When
the brain nerves become ex-
hausted or irritated, Headache
makes you miserable If the
stomach nerves are weak, i'm
digestion results, and you
double up with pain, and II the
more prominent nerves are af-
fected, Neuralgia simply makes
life uncomfortable. The way to
stop pain is to soothe and
strengthen the nerves. Or.
Miles Anti-Pain Pills do this.
The whole Pain family yield to
their influence. Harmless If
taken as directed.
n find Or. Miles Antl-PaIn pills an
excellent remedy for overcoming head
ache, neuralgia ard distressing gains
OF all Sorts. have used them Tor the
past seven years IN this capacity with
the best of resuitsf
MRS, JOE MERRILL, Peru. Ind.
pr. Miles, Antl.paln Pills are sold by
your druggist, who will guarantee that
the first package will benefit. NJ IL
fails, he will return your money.
rs doses rs cents. Never soId In bulk.
Miles Medical CO., Elkhart, Ind
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-12-31
EIectiOn contest il North carolina.

Washington, Dee BIZ Representative
2. r. Spencer Blackburn 9f North Caro-
lima announced Saturday that he would
contest the election Of Richard N. Hack
EFT as member OF tho Goth Congress
from the sth congressional district Of
that state, Congressman Blackburn has
written q letter To his opponent At
Nilksboro, N. G, notifying him 81 the
action he has taken. In this letter Mr..
Blackburn says that although the cleo
tion returns show that his opponent was
given q majority Of 1866 votes, he was
not lawfully elected Mr.. Blackburn
charges tibet gross Irregularities illegali-
ties and fraud and bribery were commit
ted by partisans Of Mr. Hackett
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-12-31
HUGHES IS TERMED TcY.a
He Goes to Albany with His Brown
Bag.

New York, Dec. 81 accompanied by
: his emily and maintaining silence ex.
asperating alike to political bosses and
certain service corporations, Charles e.
Hughes left for Albany Saturday after
noon to assume his duties as governor
for the next two years.
Mr.. Hughes said that he and his fam
lily would 20 at once to the executive
mansion on State street, where they will
remain until Tuesday at noon, when the
Inauguration will take place.
In brown bag, relic of his legal
days, Mr. Hughes carried the message
to be read to the legislature next We'd
nesday. Much interest is felt In the
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-12-31

safy. But in the case of pole locations
the situation is different. Under the
law it will be necessary to apply to the
Aldermen for every pole location want
ed. Mayor Fitzgerald said this forenoon
that while he is in Office he will veto
all such locations granted BY the AL
dermen.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-12-31
PENNED IN BLocKHousE.
Telegraph Operator in South Carolina
Sends Message Calling for Help.

Spartansburg, s. G., Dec. sl--'T am
penhed up in a hlockhouse and surround
ed by mob Of negroes who have threat
ened my life. They are beating down
the door. For Gods sake, send help
This message was sent 70 SpaTtansburg,
Saturday night, by Telegraph Operator
Porter, in charge Of the block station at
Mount Zion on the main line Of the
Southern railway, six miles from Spar
tsnsburg. The cause Of the trouble il
not known. Sheriff Nichols was notified
at once and two trains filed with armed
men left for the scene.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-12-31

ROME Dee si.-~'l'le pope has received
many important gifts to help him IN
the final difficulties with France. They
include 100000 from Emperor Francis
Joseph Of Austria and 100000 from
Cardinal Vaszaxy, archbishop Of Gran,
Hungary.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-12-31
WILLIAMS cARB0LIc SALvE
WITH ARNIcA AND WITCH HAZEL

The best salye in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheurn, letter.
chapped hands, and all skin eruptions.
II Is guaranteed to give satisfaction or
money refunded. Price 25c by druggists.
Williams Mfg. Co, Props, Cleveland, D.
Sold by G. II, Kendrick & Co.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-12-31
GRANIrEvILLE.

There will be regular meeting Of
Summit Lodge. No. 307, \. +. O. p, in
Miles hall Tuesday evening, Jan. l.
All members are requested 10 be pres
emit Per order Of the secretary.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-12-31
Wanted; sten0sraphers for Philippines

Washington, Dee. 31.--The bureau OF
insular affairs Saturday announced that
more stenographcrs are needed in the
Philippine service. The list Of eligibles
has become exhausted, and another ex-
animation will be held January rs by
the civil service commission.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-12-31
PILES CURED IN 9 TO IL DAYS.

PAz0 OINTMENT Is guaranteed 10
cure any case Of itching, blind, bleeding
or protrading piles in s to II days
or money refunded. soc
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-12-31

We tell you the history Mrs typical good service
Range al ove New Engm "isN0
1885, Mrs Heaney lin
sand
a Nsa fnAi us
n butt
TIE Ud Of ntyce years Mrs heansys
Range Quaker
now inc
To- youl O
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-16

4 departments. with studies suited to . fui1 course in each. The following were the prizes. by whom presented. merited and wona
 Christian Doctrine for seniors--,Goid and Jewel rosary, presented by Far ley and Dove. Merited by Misses Ella Sands, Mamie Cannon, Rosa May Sands.
 Katie Morgan, Nellie Johnson, Helene Gibbons, Agnes Downes. Frances punne. Flora Ausfeld. Won by Mics Mamie Cannon.
 Juniors--GoId Cross and Chain. Pre-. sented by William A. Heaphy. Merited by Misses Alida Sands, Mary Lucille Farley. Annie Lauria OHara, Lizzie Baines, Dorothy Edwards Alice Dunne. Sarah Ferrail Won by Miss Dorothy Edwards.
 Third Class Christian Doctrine. Pre- sented by James P. Ferrall. Merited by Mildred McCue. Nell Hissey. Dorothy Thornbury. Won by Nell Hussey.
 Department for se:-iors-G Gold
 medal Presented by E. :. Andrew Merited by Misses Ella Sande, Nellie
 Johnson, Mamie Cannon; aesa Rosa Msy May wards. Annie LAuria O'Hara. Won by Miss D Edwards and presented to Miss Little Girls--Goid Medal. Presented by James Mcintyre. Merited by Aida Sands. Agnes Bailey, sallie Ball. Sarah FerraIl. Won by sail.e Ball Attendance---Gold Medal. Presented by MAefan and Morris Merited by Misses Rosa May Sands, Nellie John son. Helen Gibbons. Alice Dunne. Mary o'connor. Mary Lucille Farley. Aida Sands, Sarah rerrali, Sailie Ball. Won by Miss Helen Gibbons. Scholarship 'eniors--Gold Medal Presented by MontEomery Fair Merit ed by Misse~ Ella Sands. Mamie Cannon, Rosa May Sands. Helen Gibbons. Nellie Johnson. Agnes Downes. Won by Miss Rosa May Sands.
 Scholarship for -uniors-Gold Medal. Presented by A. S Knowles Dry Goods Company. Mer ed by Misses Doroti / Edwards. Lizzie -aines, Aida Sands. Won by Miss Lizzie Baines. Roll of Honor. Primary Departmen. : Presented by Gallagher and ,raley.
 Merited by Sallie Ball. Agnes Bailey, Sarah Ferrall Won by Miss Agnes Bailey.
 Prize for Diligence-Mcrited by Little Nell Hussey, Dorothy Thornbury. Mill dred Mccue. Won by little Dorothy Thornbury.
 Gold Medal for Application in Music
 Presented by A. M. Baldwin. Awarded to Miss Adele Smith.
 Prize for Composition Merited by Misses Ella Sands, Katie Loughran. Ma mic Cannon, Rosa May Sands. Won by
 Miss Rosa May Sands and presented to Miss Ella Sands
 Prize for Improvement in Penman- ship. Merited by Misses Mary Lough-
 ran. Bridget Barrett. Nonie. Corners. Dorothy Edwards. Won by Miss Brid- get Barrett
 Art Department-Painti in Oil, China, and Water Coiors--Prize a hand
 painted set of ice cream plat ,. Merit ed by Mrs. pr. l.. Robinson, Misses Ger trude Egge. xathleen OConnell, Ellen Tyson, Louise Kohn, Lois MsPherson. Eloise Sadler. Est~lle Manegold. Won by Miss Este1le Manegold Crayon and Pastel Merited by Misses
 Mamie Bedding. Mamie Cannon. Flora Ausfe1d. Won by Miss Mamie Cannon. Several others also did creditable work, but were not in attendance the entire term.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-16
ADD NEW FIREMEN
lcOuNCrL ORDINANCE TO GO INTO EFFECT SOON.
Chief Browder Authorised To Increase afrength of Each Company of De- partment Ny Appointment of
 N1ne Man.

Tn accordance with an ordinance passed at the last meeting of the City Council, Mayor Teague yesterday sent a communication to Fire Chief John F. Rrowder. authorizing him to appoint one additional man to the crew of each steam engine and hose company, as well as an extra man to the hook and ladder company.
 As soon as these appointments are made, the different companies of the Fire Department will be made up as follows.
 Steam engine companies: One cap tain, one engineer. one engine driver. one hose carriage driver and five hose or pipe men.
 Hose companies: One captain. one driver and four hose or pipe men.
 Hook and Ladder company: One cap tain, one driver, one tiilcrman and five ladder or machine men.
 The ordinance passed by the Council Is the result of a communication ad- dresed to Mayor Teasue by the Chief of the Fire Department month ago, asking for an increase of one man to each of the different companies in the city The request received the Mayors s approval and was presented for the consideration of the City Council. Pre- vious to the passage of the ordinance. the hook and ladder company had only four ladder or machine men. the steam engine companies had four hose or pipe men. and the hose companies had three hose or pipe men.
 Chief Browder last night stated tho would be announced later.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-16
WINS IMPORTANT SUIT.
South Carolinn Firm Restrained from
 Imitatinx Coca Cola.

Initiating Coca Cola.
 A very important suit for damages in the United States Circuit Court. District of Carolina. has just been won by the Coca-Coia Company. Atlanta. and the Coca Cola BottlinR Company, against Donald & Bailey of Union. g. C., operating under the firm name of "Union Bottling Company"
 This suit is of great importance to the public. because 1t marks the be- ginning of an energetic campaign of prosecution which the Coca-Cola Com pany has determined upon, in protect ing the people against any and all. con- cerns and individuals. palming or spu- rious limitations and connections of their own. in the name of and In place of Coca-Cole.
 If Is alleged that Donald and Bai lev have been selling the public liduid similar to Coca-Cola. put up in bottles hearing the Coca-Cola label. upon which was printed the Coca-Cola trade mark.
 Tn view of the fraudulent limitations. nolmed otf on the people in different sections of the country as Coca Cola. inc decree of Judge Brawley in this na rtioular case makes welcome and in- teresting reading.
 The fact that this prosecution has heen SO successful is in itself an as- surance and guarantee to the public that unlawful limitations of the South s n,ost delicious and refreshing beverage u,ilI soon be a thing of the past. Coca CoIa is conceded now to be the Ma tional drink. perfectly harmless, whole some and beneficial adv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-16

board this year simply to hold up the assessments to last years figures. and the increases as made by tho board this year are In most instances where the property holder returned his assess ment at valuation lower than that placed upon 1t by the commissioners last year.
 The largest increase made by the board at it's recent sitting in any one precinct was that of shefieid. where the raises amount to $Se.f2s. with Tuscumbia next, x54.s55: Cherokee, $33,400, third, and Leighton, 3l3l4E, fourth. The lowest increase in any one precinct was that of Alexander. where the valuations were raised only si00. Tho Democratic Executive Commit tee of the eleventh judicial circuit has been called to meet in this city next Thursday. June 21, for the purpose of arranging for q primary election for the nomination of a candidate for judge for the counties of Colbert, Lau- derdaie. Franklin and Marion, which compose the circuit
 The date of the primary win he the same as that for the tSate August 27. For some time there has existed some doubt As to who was the duly ac- and no one seems sure az to who the chairman .s. Hon. James T. Kirk Of this city was chairman of the com mittee at it's last meeting. and 1t is supposed that he is still the chairman. At the meeting next week this question will come before the conmittee and an election of chairman will be held..
 The candidates before the committee for circuit judge are. Hons. Joseph H. Nathan, of Sheffield. the present judge bys appointment of the Governor: Paul Hodges. of aLuderdale county; Isaac Orme of Tuscumbia, Colbert county. and Charles Almon of Russelivilie. Franklin county.
 Washington Lodge. No. s6. F. 6 A. M. of this city. has elected the fol- lowing officers for the ensuing year: A. H. Carmichael, W. M; W. F. Trump. S. W; E. E. Throckmorton, J. w.: A. F. McCleskey. secretary: c. M. Drisdale. treasurer; Isaac Orne. S. D.: R. Beck, Jr., D.. and c. F. Bowen. Tyler.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-16
LAWYERS TO MEET
PROGRAM or rnn STATE BAn AS
 sOCIATI0N.
VIII Assemble h Annisten Juiy yuason Harmon Of Ohio ss
 Deliver Annual
 Aadxoes.

The program for the twenty-nintn annual meeting of the Alabama state Bar Association which is to De heid in Anniston July 9th ana 7th. mas been cnr,yIeted and was given out yesterday by Secretary Alexander Troy or Mont- % The most notable feature of the meetinr will be the annual address py Hon ysdson Harmon of Ohio. who has annn,,nced that he will speak on "The Tndenendcnce of the Judiciary"
 The first days session of the Asso- ctafInn will be held in the room of the citv Court of Anniston beginning at 1o Y,h. with the annual address of the president, General George P. liar rison. of Opelika. The address of the President will be followed by a re- port from the Central Council. report from the Treasurer. report from the Executive Committee. and . report from the Committee on Judiciary and Law reform by the Chairman, Judge !. M. Chiffon. of Montgomery.
 Daniel Partridge. IT.. of Selma, VIII read a paper on '"The Rationale of In terference by Injunction with Criminal Prosecutions under Void Municipal Or dfnances." other papers and reports will follow in this order:
 Report of the Committee on Judi cial Administration and Remedial Fro ced,re by the Chairman, Judge A. H.. Alston. of Eufauia
 Paper by Henry Fitts of Tuscaloosa, on sTrial C1urts in Alabama"
 Paper by Francis c. Caffey of New York. on "Chief Justice George W. stone."--a sketch.
 Report of the Committee on Legal Education and Admission to the Bar by the Chairman. Shelby s. Pieasants. of Huntsville.
 Report of the Committee on Cores pondence by the Chairman. Hon. F. o' Bromberg of Mobile. ,
 Annual Address by Hon. Judson liar mon of Ohio. on "The fndependence or the Judiciary"
 Report of the Committee on Legis- lation by the Chairman, Hon. ). J. May neld of Tuscaloosa.
 Paper by Ephriain H. Foster of Troy. on 'Inference vs. Evidence
 The second days meeting will be held at Oxford Lake and will be opened & ny the Report of the Committee on PuDn- cation by the Chairman. L. M Moseiey'
 The program will be continued as
 paper py P. A. McDaniei. on Dana ~es Recoverable for Mental Anguish when unattended by Peeuniary Loss or Circumstances of Sickness or Death.
 Report of the Comn1ittee on 1riev ances by the Chairdan. George F. Jones.
 Paper by John W. romiinson, on ssThe Judiciary"
 Report of the Committee on Locai Bar Associations by the Chairman. Hon ". T. Sanders.
 Election of officers.
 Each essay and report read before the Association win be open for dis- cussior, for one hour, speeches discuss inc if being limited to ten minutes.
 4 dinner will be given by the Cal noun County Bar Association to the members of the State Bar Associas ton at oxford Lake on 1uiy 'th a'
 A round trip rate over the raiiroads of full fare going to and one tnird fare. plus 25 cents. returning from the meeting has been obtained for members of tha bar attending this meeting A number of Montgomery lawyers VIII be present
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-16

Georgia and Alabama cities Rev. Dr. Ashbv Jones. pastor of the irst Bap- tist church, performed the ceremony.
 The wedding was a very pretty one in all It's details. The setting for the ceremony was beautiful. the residence having been attractively decorated. with exQuisite taste. Twelve of the girl friends of the pretty young bride surrounded her as garland girls. They were: Miss Olive Plowman. of Talla- dega. Miss. Ethel Haynes. of Quincy. Fla, Miss Ernestine Anderson. of Fayetteville, N, C.. Miss Georgiana Bibb. of New Decatur. Miss Frances Jones, of Montgomery. Miss Alice Johnson, Miss Jeanette Martin, Mss isabel Battle. Mrs. George s. Cobb. Miss Lyra Garrett. Miss Louise Lott and Miss Aylmer Pearce
 Miss Fine Mae Pearce was maid of honor, and Mrs. Charles D. Hunt another sister of the bride. was mat rroom's brother. Mfr. J. NJ. Jones. of Montgomery. The bride was given away by MT. Charles D. Hunt.
 Following the ceremony. there was 4 beautiful reception at which de- liohtful refreshments were served. The couple left on the 9:30 Central train last evening for Macon. Ga, from which city they go to Memphis and thence to St. Louis. They will be ab- sent several weeks on their wedding journey.
 The bride 's a beautiful and charm ing young girl. who has been very popular in local society ever since her deput Her family Is one of the most prominent in Columbus, The groom is a son of Colonel and Mrs. W. B. Jones, of Montgomery. and is prominent in the business circles of that city. being connected with the wholesale house of Jones and Ray.
 Among the visitors to the city in at tendances upon the wedding were the following relatives of the groom; Colonel and Mrs w. B. Jones. MT. J. M. Jones and Miss Frances Jones. of Montgomery; Mrs. J. R. Pinkston. of Albany Ga.; Mrs. J. A. Pinkston, or Americus. Ga, and Mr. l.. H. Moore of Montgomery. The Montgomery part, returned home today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-16
AFTER PAVING CONTRACTS.
Bidders For sssath Hull and sayre
 Street Work In City.

Bidders For fssath Hull and sayre
 Street Work in City.
 The brick. bitulithic and asphalt people are lining up for another fight for the South Hull and Sayre street paving contracts. The bids close Mon day, and will be opened at the meeting of the Council Monday evening.
 When the award of the contracts was discussed in the Council several weeks ago. the recommendations of the com mittee brought out strong opposition The whole matter was thrown In the air. all bids were rejected and the Council took a new start.
 The South Hull contract covers tha portion of the street from Washingtc to South streets. and sayre street will he paved from Clayton to Jefr Davi: Avenue Representatives of contract ors for the three kinds of paving a now in the city and are working to the interest of property holders on the two streets in favor of their respective pro ducts.
 Bids for other sidewalk and street work will also he opened at tomorrow evenings meeting.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-16
REDUCE PRISONERS BONDS.
Four Given Chance To Secure Libert
 By Judge Jones.

Four Given Chance To Secure Liberty
 By Judge Jones.
 The bonds of four Federal prisoners were reduced yeste. lay by United States Circuit Judge Thomas c. Jones owing to the fact that the Federal grand jury will not meet until some time in December. and several of tho law violators have been in jail for various periods. Four were thus given a chance to gain their liberty on more liberal terms than before. They were:
 Will Johnson, bound over from the Commissioners Court for sending ob- iectfonable matter through the mails i; Houston Sims and Wyatt Charlton sell ing liouor without having paid the special Federal tax, and James l.. Rob erson who was bound over recently for tampering with the mails.