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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-10-02
UNDER THREE WHITE BELLS.
w. D. Mower and Miss Myrtle F. Purvee
Married Last Evening.

A very pretty wedding took place last
evening at the home Of Mrs. Alice d.
Purvee at 81 Prospect street, when her
daughter, Myrtle Florence, became the
bride of Wilbur Dennison Mower. The
ceremony was performed at eight o'clock
by the Rev. G. c. Conner in the presence
OF the families Of the bride and groom
and few friends. The room in which
the ceremony was performed was pret.
tily decorated in green and white and
the couple stood under three white bells.
from which greenland white streamers
were strung to the corners OF the room.
They were unattended The BRIDE wore
a gown OF white radium silk. Follow
ing the ceremony the happy couple re-
ceiyed the congratulations of those pres
ent and refreshments were served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mower are both we'll
known in this city and have a great
many friends who wish them happiness.
For the past four years Mrs Mower has
been a popular saleslady in A. p. Abbott
& Co.'S store. Mr.. Mower il a machinist
and for several years had worked for the
Smith, Whiteomb & Cook company, but
for the past nine months has been en-
ployea BY the Union Machine company
in Oakland, California Mr. and Mrs.
Mower viii leave this evening for Oak
land, where they are to reside.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-10-02
To TEST THE WEEKLY
PAYMENT LAW
Suit Brought in Supreme Court to
Determine the cOnstitutionality of
the Law.

Montpelier, Oct 2. Yesterday after
noon the case Of the States Attorney,
r. A. Lawrence Of Rutland against the
Rutland railroad company was taken
up in the Supreme court, This is a
suit brought to test the constitutional
ity Of the weekly payment law enacted
by the legislature of 1906. which went
into effect June /, last. The defendant
claims the act is in violation of tne
bill Of rights in the constitution Of
Vermont and is in conflict with the i4th
amendment to the federal constitution.
The arguments in the case of Law
renee VS.. the Rutland railroad were con
eluded this morning. The arguments
were heard this forenoon In the Franklin
county case of state VS. Dennis Gilman,
and the Lamoille county case of IT. A.
Hatch VS.. Orange Reynolds was argued
this afternoon. This finishes the eases
on the calendar for this week, and next
week the Chittenden and Washington
county cases win be argued.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-10-02
WAS ASSAULTED,
SAY THE DOCTORS
claremont Mans Injuries Are Serious,
With a vioIen. Mental
Disorder.

Claremont, n. H.. Oct. 2.-That Col.
Julius G. Timson, found unconscious on
the street Sunday night, was assaulted
and did not get hisyinjuries in fall, is
the opinion OF DIR. Leonard Jarvis and
another physician who have examined
the man.
Monday night the injured man became
violent and insisted on leaving the hos
pital A carriage was called, thinking be
could be taken quietly to some place Of
detention, but in fremont street the
colonel jumped from the carriage. and
rushing into a barber shop undertook 10
get into chair already occupied by
Christopher Caifrey, who was being
shaved.
Meantime the police, who hnd been
summoned, quietly entered, and after
Colonel Timson had been shaved he was
taken to the police station and held for
safe Keeping inchargc Of keeper.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-10-02
CAN'T FIND WOMAN
HEIRESS TO $4,000
Estelle Erdeman, Formerly Of Vermont
Gone When Bequest
Comes.

New York. Oct. 2.--Where il Estelle
Erdemanf That is the question which
is puzzling the executors Of Gen. chas.
f. Furlong. VINO died here recently,
leaving a large estate. One of the ben.
eiciaries Is Miss Erdeman, and she was
at Middletown, Springs, VT, when last
heard from. She is not there now.
Practically all the great fortune Of
General Furiong is left 50 charity Many
people who attended him at the hotels
where hc lived were remembered BY
generous bequests Among them was
Miss Erdeman. The viii says that dur.
ing the summer OF 1887, and for some
time previous to that, she was employed
by Joseph Eager at the Hontrest hotel
Middletown Springs, vt. Her bequest
amounts to $4,000
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-10-02
JAMES ]. YOUNG.
Dies at Home Of His Daughter in East
MONTPELIER After Shock

James j. Young. one Of the most aged
and respected citizens Of East Montpe-
| Her, died OF the home OF Mr. and Mrs.
lW. D. Murray at East Montpelier at
five O'Clock yesterday morning as re-
suit OF severe shock received two
weeks ago Sunday. Death came very
peacefully. II Mr.. Young had lived
until next Friday he would have reach
ed the age Of rs years
James J. Young was born in White
field, n. H., and spent the greater part
! sof his life in this city where he piled
the trade Of stone mason for many years
and later he took up farming. He mar
ried Miss Alvina Dexter, who died about
five years ago and two years since he
went to the home Of his daughter, Mrs.
Murray, to reside He is survived by
two daughters. Mrs. A. A. Whitcolnb
and Mrs. w. D. Murray, three grand
children, Mrs. H. Fl. Webster of New
York and Fred and Henry Carson Of
this city. also three great grandchildren.
Pauline and Frederick Carson and Miss
Ruth Whitcomb.
The funeral services will be held at
two o'clock Thursday afternoon from
the home of Mrs. A. A. Whitcomb on
Barre street, Rev A. A. Hough officiat-
ing, and burial win be in Green Mount
cemetaSy.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-10-02
DEArH oF,lMRs. pENIAMIN.
Mother Of L ]. Benjamin Dies at Wood
bury.

South Woodbury., oct. Mrs. Har.
riett lFosterD Benjamin died at tho
home Of her son, T.. J.<Benjamin. Satur-
day, Sept. 2Sth, at 5 p. m, from the
effects Of a shock following pneumonia.
Mrs. Benjamin was eighty four years
old Sept. |, aud her life had been spent
in this vicinity, whore shf viii be greatly
missed BY all. She was a member Of
the Congregational church and con
slant attendant at the. services unless
unavoidably detained al home. She is
survived by two sons, I. y. and A. NJ.
Benjamin, three grandchildren, two
brothers and two sisters. Funeral SER
vices were held At the residence Of L. j..
BENJAMIN yesterday OF II n. M, when
Rev. L. A. Wilson Of Hardwlck spoke
brief words OF comfort to the relatives
and friends who had gathered TO pay
their last tribute Of respect to the de-
ceased. The floral offerings were numer-
Gus and beautiful. Intermcnt was made
in village cemetery beside her husband,
who died a number of years ago.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-10-02
FIVE ROBBERS
BREAK A BANK
And Shoot Up Town Of Sut.
= Ton, Canada,
OFFICERS IN CHASE
After the Men Results in One Man Get
ting Shot in the Foot--sio,ooo
in Cash in the Safe
Untouched.

Richford, Oct. e.-The authorities Of
Southern Quebec and Northern Vermont
devoted the entire day yesterday to a
search for Ave robbers, who carly yes.
terday morning blew open the safe in
the Sovereign bank at Sutton, a town
eight miles north Of here and Just over
the Canadian border
The attack on the bank was followed
by general shooting throughout the
town, the ringing Of the fire alarm and
church bells and the organization Of an
armed posse, which failed 70 either kill
or capture the burglars. In the firing
Postmaster Charles Griggs was shot in
the left foot
The outer doors Of the banks safe
were demolished, but the robbers fail
'ed 20 lislodge the inner door and were
unable 10 reach the cash, amounting 70
about $4,000.
h. S. Ward, manager Of the bank,
and one Of the clerks occupy rooms in
the bank building, small brick strnc.
ture. Early in the morning they were
aroused by duh explosion and when
they went 90 investigate they were
confronted by three men standing on
the outside Of the bank, all armed
with reyolyers. As IL afterwards dc.
veloped the otner men were in the bank
offices and before they left set of three
more charges in the safe door They
were about to charge the safe the fifth
time wnen the village was aroused
Ward and his clerk opened fire with
their reyolvers at the men on the out.
side Of the bank, the burglars return.
ing the shots in the darkness.
As Postmaster Griggs, who lives In
the building in which the postoffice is
located, stepped outside the door to see
what the eommotion was about, he re-
eeived a shot in the left foot.
All five burglars escaped in the dark.
ness. They lett behind them quantity
Of new tools of American manufacture.
The robbers ere thought to have made
their escape on foot to some railroad
station.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-10-02
]. o. OF U. A. M.
Membership Of the Order Is Increasing
New Officers.

Montpelier, Oct. 2.-The issth annual
state convention Of the Junior Order Of
United American Mechanics opened yes
terday afternoon in Grand Army Hall
with about SO delegates and visiting Off.
GERS present.
The report Of Arthur f. White Of
Montpelier, state secretary, showed q
present membership in the state Of 900
a gain Of 200 during the past year, and
the report Of G. J. King Of Glover, the
treasurer, showed all bills paid and sal7
in the treasury.
Last evening a public meeting was
held which was attended by members
of the companion order ef Daughters Of
America. Music and ap address BY the
Rev. A. J. Hough was followed BY a
banquet. After the banquet team
from the Green Mountain Council Of
Montpelier exemplihed the degree work.
The convention concluded this forenoon.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-10-02
MARSHFIELD.

Horace Brown is in Ryegate for few
weeks doing carpenter work.
@. H. Northrop is confined to the
house with heart trouble.
Miss Lillian St. John is at home, i'll
with appendicitis. It is hoped an opera
tion wifi not be necessary.
Harry Townsend Is working for Abb
iah Bemis. Mr. Bemis continues to gain
slowly
B. L. Cameron is running the corn har-
vester for Northrop brothers. The
Northrops started cutting ensilage last
week
Miss Edith Clark Of Whitman, Mass,
audMass.. and Alice Hamilton Of Wood
stock, VI, are visiting relatives in town
Tor a few weeks.
Misses Maude Harding Of Ryegate and
Grace Blake of East Cabot, former teach
ers in town. visited at E. A. Rosehrook' s
over Sunday.
The BI F. Tel Co. has completed the
No. | line to Plainfeld. having finished
setting the poles last week It will be
much pleasanter for patrons of this
liae and all who have occasion to use it
when the wires are moved from the elec-
trio light poles to the new ones.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-10-02
B. & A. CHANGES.
vice-President Van Etten Relieved Of the
Active Management.

Boston, Oct. 2-Tn circular issued
by the management of the New York
Central railroad, made public yesterday,
the following announcements are made:
"A II. Smith, general superintendent
Of the New York Central railroad, has
been appointed vice-president and gem
eral manager OF the Boston & Albany,
in charge Of operation and maintenance,
with headquarters in New York.
u. H. Hustis has been appointed as.
sistant general manager OF the Boston
g. Albany, with headquarters at Bos
tom
The circular was given ont by Senior
Vice. President w. G. Brown Of the New
York Central railroad. The changes in
the management of the Boston & Albany
division Of the New York Central be-
came operative yesterday.
According to Vice. President Brown,
"'Vice President Edgar Van Etten is
hereafter to perform such duties as may
be assigned to him from time to time
By the president and senior vice -presi.
dents Mr.. Etten has for several years
been general manager of the Boston &
Albany division"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-10-02
.DUNETT IS
PRESIDENT
Elected President Of Bar
Association
AT MEETING THIS MORNING
Meeting and Banquets Yesterday-cOm-
mittee Asks for Better Method
CT Selecting Petit
Jurors

Montpelier, Oct 2.-The Goth annual
meeting Of the Vermont Bar association
was held in this city yesterday afternoon
and this morning in the grand jury. room
at the county court house, President /.
NJ. Butler Of Rutland presiding.
At the meeting this morning, the an
nual election Of officers was held, with
the following result: President, Alex
ander Dunnett Of 81. Johnsbury; vice.
presidents, G, g. Austin, st. Albans. z.
II. Aibee, Bellows Falls, +. A. Howland,
Montpelier; secretary, John II. Mimms,
st. Albans; treasurer, Hiram Carleton,
Montpelier; board OF managers, II. G.
Shurtien, Montpelier, X l.. Powell, Bur-
ington, a. 4. Sehwenk, Brattleboro. r.
A. Lawrence, Rutland II was voted that
the dues for the ensuing year be one
dollar. The meeting adjourned until
Friday morning, when the successful
candidates for admission to the bar will
be admitted.
The following members were reported
as having died during the past year, J.
w. Gregory of Waitsheld, j. p. Lamson
Of Cabot, J. G. Enright Of Windsor, II.
A. Burt Of Swanton, and Judge II. II.
wheeler OF BrattleDOrO.
Robert c. Bacon of Brattleboro and
w. II. Botsford Of Rutland wore admit
ted to membership.
The report Of the committee en- Urls
prudence and law reform was made by
Judge L. c. Mower OF Burlington, in
which reform in the manner Of clhoos.
ing petit jurors, a modification Of tine
statute prohibiting a surviving partner
from testifying in court, changes In the
statute regulating practice in probate
courts, and more speedy determination
of cases in chancery was recommended.
The association met again last evening
in the county court room and listened
TO an admirable address by Judge r. VI.
Butler of Rutland, the retiring prtsi-
dent, on "The Dual System OF Law and
Equity" A paper was read by Max L.
Powell of burlington on -Twenty.Segcn
Years Of Litigation between the ver-
mout and Canada and the Vermont Gem
tral Railroads.
The annual banquet at the Pavilion
followed the meeting at the county court
house. The after dinner speaking was
of unusual excellence and briliancv.
President Butler acted as toastmaster.
The candidates who begun yesterday
taking examinations for admission 10
the bar are J. A. Wilcox of Ludlow, II.
r. Eddy Of Brattleboro, w r. Earring
ton of Brandon, Frank A. Start of Bak-
eFsiield, w a. Graham of Greensboro,
II. b. Whitney Of Brattleboro, Hugh H.
Henry of Chester, lehn G. Sherburne of
Bethel and W. d. Smith Of Brattleboro.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-10-02
McGoFF-cLEARY.
Pretty Wedding at St. Monica's Church
This Morning.

Mr. Thomas McGoir and Miss Mary j..
Cleary, daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. John
Cleary Of this city, were married at s
o'clock this morning at the st. Monica 8
church, in the presence OF large gather
ing Of friends and relatives. The cere-
mony was performed BY Rev. r. NJ. Nc
Kenna. pastor of the church Miss Mar.
garet Cleary. sister of the bride, acted
as bridesmaid, while Daniel Kcefe was
best man. The bride was attired in a
becoming blue suit and blue pictur-
esque hat, and carried white prayer
book. The wedding march was played
by Mrs, Callaghan Of Montpelier. A
wedding breakfast was served immedi.
ately after the ceremony. The happy
couple viii reside at the home Of her
parents at $50 North Main street.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-10-02
EPISCOPAL CONVENTION.
Opened at Richmond Today With Ser
mon by Bishop Of London.

Richmond, Va, Oct. 2.-The triennial
convention Of the Protestant Episcopal
church in america opened here today
with sermon by the bishop of London
and notable assemblage of church men,
Interest centers about the adoption Of
the cannon forbidding absolutely the re-
marriage Of divorced persons, while the
south IS concerned over the advisability
Of dividing the white and negrn com
manieants, and the relation Of negro
bishops. The convention viii continue
until about Oct. p.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-10-02
DETECTIVES QUEER
NEW YORK MILLS
Plain Clothes Men Invited Themselves
to Elmer's Show--Ncthing
Doing.

New York, Oct Because detectives
insisted upon inviting themselves to the
boxing show of the Consolidated A. G.
here last night, Billy Elmer, manager
of the club, decided it would be better
policy not to attempt TO hold his fights,
and he accordingly dismissed the several
hundred would-be spectators who had
assembled to cheer the contestants.
Frankie Madden was scheduled to box
10 rounds with Lou Shepard in the star
bout, and Lou Meyers was to 20 six
rounds with Mike Harris
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-10-02
GIVEN MEERscHAUM PIPE.
John McGarghan Of the Northern Hotel
Remembered by Friends.

John McGarghan, who finished his du-
ties as manager Of the Northern hotel
yesterday, had planned little farewei,
party for few Of his friends last even
ing, and the joke was on him when
friends to the number Of over Atty de-
seended upon him at the hotel last even
ing to tender him final blowout before
his departure, The evening was passed
in = general social time with jokes, songs
and stories and refreshments were serv-
ed. jack was presented with a fine
meerschaum pipe by his Barre aequain-
tanees, with whom he has made himself
very popular during his stay in this
city
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-10-02
SIR THOMAS QUITS.
Conditions Are Not Feasible for Another
Challenge.

Dublin, Oct, 2 Sir Thomas Upton has
again expressed his deep regret at the
refusal Of the New York Yacht club 70
accept his challenge TO race for the
Americas sup, and in lengthy letter to
the Royal Irish Yacht club, he sets forth
his reasons In details, and states that
he abandons the contest for the present,
The committee Of the club met last
night.
while recognizing the responsibilities
Of the members Of the club as trustees
of the Americas cup writes Sir Thorn
as, II might be pointed out that when
the deed OF gift was drawn mp, the de-
velopmcnts which have taken place in
regard 20 the modern yachts could not
have been foreseen.
in view Of their attitude fthc New
York Yacht club, however, there Is
nothing left but TO abandon the idea Of
contest for the present, although am
always prepared, under mutually salts.
factory conditions, TO arrange race"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-10-02
BARRE HOSPITAL AID
ASSOCIATION FORMED
Ladies Met aud Organize an& CAcose
oficers--0bjects Of the 0rgani.
cation to Help the Hos-

The Barre Hospital Aid association
was organized yesterday with charter
membership Of twentys six. It's object
is TO aid in the maintenance Of the
Barre City hospital; to help in providing
things wnGh viii increase the comfort
Of the patients apd attendants, and to
assist the hospital board in such ways
as the name Of the organization would
imply
The following officers were elected:
President, Mrs. NJ. L. Chandler; vice.
president. Mrs. Frank H. Burke; secre-
tary, Mrs. r. f. Langley; treasurer, Mrs.
George Tilden; auditor, Mrs, II. G..
Woodruff. Committees were also elected
To carry on the work outlined.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-10-02
DEPARTMENT CALLED OUT.
But Fire Was So Small a Garden Hose
Pnt Il Out. e

Montpelier, Oct. 2.--The entire fire de-
partment was called ont at IL ;l5 o'clock
last night for a fire in the house on East
State street occupied by Joseph Lamery
and family. The blaze was 50 slight
that II was put ont with a garden hose
and the assistance Of the hremen was
not needed. Tbe fire, the neigllbors say,
was caused BY Mrs. Lamery throwing a
lamp at her husband A lamp was found
on the floor by the iiremen.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-10-02
wooDBuRY-LANE.


Burlington, Get. 2. Miss LILA Darling
Woodbury., daughter OF ex-Goverpor and
Mrs. q A. Woodbury., and Mr.. Wilfred
Clary Lane of YAldosta, Ca, were mar
ried at $3.50 o'clock this morning at th,
Woodbury. home in the presence Of q
hundred invited guests. The service was
performed by Rev. John w. Lane Of
North Hadley, Mass, father OF the
groom, and by Prof. j. r. Goodrich Of
this city. The wedding party stood In
front Of bank Of palms, hydrangeas
and ivy vine.
The bride was attended by her sister
Miss Mildred Woodbury., as maid Of
honor The ribbon girls were Misses
Dorothy aud Elizabeth Powers, daugh.
ters Of Judge aud Mrs. George NJ. Pow.
ers Of Morrisyille, and nieces Of the
bride Two nephews Of the bride, Mas
ters Urban Woodbury. I'd and Horace
Powers. also attended the bride as rib.
bon bearers The little misses were at
tired in pink and the boys IN white. The
best man was William Rouse OF West,
port, ~ " The bride was gowned in
white Renaissance lace over chiffon cut
en- traine, princess effect and empire
back. Her veil was caught with pearl
pins. Her sister was dressed in white
net with Val. trimming and carried pink
roses. The bride carried white bride
roses.
Miss Alice Nash and Harold Barton,
piano and violin. played the wedding
marches. About five hundred guests at.
tended the reception and breakfast al.
ter the ceremony. Fourteen girl friends
OF the bride assisted in serving The
bride and groom win reside in valdosta
after Nov. j. The bride has a host or
friends, who extend congratulations. Mr.
Lane Is a graduate OF the Yale law
school and until last April, when he re-
signed, he was United States commits.
sioner and deputy clerk Of the federal
court at Augusta, Ga.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-10-02
BAY STATE MEN COMING.
win Be Guests Of State Board Of phar.
macy at Montpelier.

Montpelier, Oct. AT quarterly
meeting Of the state board of pharmacy
to he held Wednesday, October Q, at the
State House for the exauinstion Of can
didates. the members Of the Massaehu-
sets board will be guests of the Vg-
monters and while here viii incidentally
discuss the desirability Of greater uni-
formity in the pharmacy laws Of the
two states.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-10-02
coHANS SHOW GOES.
Pleases Good Sized Audierce at the
Opera House.

George NJ Cohan's "The Honeymoon
ers, made over from Running for Of
fee Of several seasons ago, attracted a
good sized audience at the opera house
last evening For a funny musical farce
the show proved very satisfaetery. There
was large chorus OF girls, who ap-
pcared in very pretty costumes, whose
vigorous tries at the music. which was
tuneful and catchy. The play eenters
around Taylor Williams. IS John Tiger,
a widower and prohibition candidate for
mayor of Hazelnut, VT. and Emma
Campbell. widow, who marries Tiger
while he Is in the midst Of his strenuous
campaign for the Office Of mayor, and the
various situations arising therefrom fur
nish opportunity for a great deal Of fun
Of the Cohanesque style,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-10-02
Save MontneIier was the winner.

Mr.. Editor;--fn your issue Of Sep
te0ber 31st YOU stated that the Barr,
Golf team defeated the golf team fror
the Montpelier County club. This wa
en- error as the score stood 1919 to.Jois
in favor Of Montpelier, owing to the fact
that Alves, ]. T Averill and F DslsaF.
80 failed to put in an appearance an,
each one forfeited three points to theiI
opponents, Sport.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-10-02
STRIKE BREAKER HARRIS
ACQUITTED OF MURDER
Man Who Was Charged With Shooting
Michael Cunningham at Time Of
the Teamsters' Strike, Goes
Free.

Boston, Oct. 2.--Lewis Harris, one of
the men brought from New York last
April TO break the teamsters strike, was
found not guilty today of murder in the
second degree. II was charged that Har.
ris deliberately fired at Michael Cunning.
ham from the window of building
where he and other strike breakers were
lodged. Cunningham died several days
later, end the union labor forces have
done their best TO bring his alleged muir
derer to punishment.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-10-02
DARTMOUTH 10 PLAY. U. v. M
Foot Ball Game Today Will Be With
Vermont University.

Hanover, N. FL, Oct. q Dartmouth
today meets the university Of Vermont
on Alumni oval in the second game Of
the season.
While last Saturdays game was salts.
factory, the wet weather prevented the
team from showing whnt it could DO,
and it is hoped that today it win be
possible to get some sort Of line on the
ability Of the men. Lang, who was
called home BY his fathers illness. will
not be back ID take part in the game.