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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-01-09
A Good Time Assured.

The Ladies' Hospital Aid association
has secured the original committee Of
the Barre Firemen's club composed IF
Geo n. Tilden, Vim. NJ. Holden, C. Q.
Ayerill, Ed If. Tobin, ". f. Beck,
Vim. T. Campbell, Henry H Hodgdon,
and Clarence B. Gladding TO get up n
dance for the benefit of the local hos
pital This committee have been given
free hand. and those who ever at
tended one of the balls given By tae
old Firemens club viii know that this
hall win be well worth attending lt
will be complete in every detail. The
ladies' are to serve chicken pie sup
per during the intermissien The Ladies
Aid asks yonr support because OF ths
worthiness Of the object. and the COM
mitfee offer the indueement OF a bal
such as they have alfeady shown tao
ability to produce Arrangements have
been made for the Woodmeus hall,
Bolster block. January tweney-tbiFd.
for as long ss you care 70 dance
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-01-09
Premiums Awarded.

Premiums were announced as follows
Maple sugar makers, largest and best
display Of sugar and syrup, E. J. Wal
bridge Of Cabot, first, 6. IF. Colvin Of
Dandy second: most artistic display,
won BIZ Wilbur II. York of West Lin
colni second, Vermont maple sugar max
ers' market Of Randolph
Dairymen Association gold medal
and silver cup, won by e. A. Breed Of
Pittsford, score 90.
Creamery class@Assoeiation silver
cup, won BY H. G. Hills Of North Mont
palier. score, 9Tia
Cheese class Associations silver cup,
won bY +, Z. Russell Of Shrewsbury,
score, 90,
The whole number Of entries Of butter
was l07
The annual meeting Of the wuman's
auxiliary to the dairyinen was attended
By 60 members Several papers were
read. and officers were elected al fol
lowss hrs. G. G. Gates, North Hartland,
president; Mrs Edna s Beach, Sherlock,
secretary treasurer.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-01-09
WHAT THE LADIES DID.
Heaton Hospital Auxiliary Makes Re-
port for the Year.

The annual meeting Of the Ladies
auxiliary to the Heaton hospital Of
Montpelier was held yesterday after
noon The report Of the treasurer show
ed that the ladies have received during
they ear 1907 81 ,257.I2 and had paid out
S7l40 TO this income should lie added
the receipts from the Calendar club,
which were not reported yesterday The
following officers we're elected far year
ensuing: president, Mrs. g Fl Heaton;
vice presidents, Mrs. G. H. Fuller. Mrs.
Fred blanchard, Mrs q. NJ. Heaton. AIRS.
j. 9. Brown; secretary, Mrs. r T. Bod
gets treasurer, Miss Matte Watson;
board Of managers, Mrs. frank Lowe,
Mrs. +. NJ. Cory, Mrs A. @. Blanchard,
Mrs. George Wheeler, Mrs. q r. pitkin,
Mrs. Z. T. Gleason; furnishing commit
tee, Mrs. G. r. Pitkin, chairman. Mrs.
H c. Gleason and Mrs A G Blanchard.
library committee. Mrs Il. X. Peck,
chairman, Mrs. G. II. Fuller, Mrs. Hiram
Carleton; delicacy committee, Mrs Fred
BLANCHARD chairman, Mrs. G. #. Heaton;
visiting committee, Airs G. III Heaton,
chairman, Mrs Raphael Ianier, Mrs
Theron f. Cotton and Mrs. Eugene II.
Rand
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-01-09
BUTTER MAKING PLANT
SUSPENDS BUSINESS
Industry at Oakland, Near ST. Albans,
Has Attachments Amounting to
$4,000 and Shuts Down.

st. Albans, Jan s. The butter man
ufacturing plant Of the Vermont Cream
cries company at Oakland in this coun-
ty has gone to the wall, and the cream
cry has been shut down, pending a set
tlement Of its financial troubles. Attach
ments amounting To $4,000 nave been
put on the property, and ii is understood
that farmers and business men are
stuck for about $4,000, principally for
milk and supplies necessary III the mtel-
ufacture Of butter.
The Vermont Creameries Co., of which
Charles M. Greene Of Barton is president
and whose main Office Ii at Barton, II
supposed to be owned BY Boston parties.
who operated the Evansville creamery
a. Barton Landing, the Shady Kill
creamery at Montpelier and the Oakland
creamery Runors of financial trouble
in the company have been flying around
for some time but the crash was avert
oil until Monday when the banks refused
t9 longer honor their paper Or cash
pchecks. Bankruptcy proceedings are be-
licyed to be inevitable.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-01-09
ELLIOTT ARRESTED IN
NEW JERSEY CASE
Boston Railroad Brakeman Admits
Knowing the Whitmores, But Claims
He Didn't See Them Until
After Christmas.


Boston, Jan. o. Frederick w. Elliott
aged y years, Boston & Albany brake
man, whose home i in Auburndale
wanted on charge Of being All acces
sorry after the fact TO the murder oi
Mrs. Helena Whitmore at Harrison, N
j, Dec. 26 appeared at police headquar-
ters last evening and gave himself up 10
the authorities
lie was examined by the local authori-
ties and inspector Charlock Of Newark,
M j, and then committed to the Tonibs
under formal arrest as fugitive from
Justice.
Elliott, when seen BY newspaper men,
said he was willing to tell prosecuting
attorney Vickers of Newark all he knew
Of tho Whitmore's.
Elliott admits he knew the Whitmores
but says that he had not seen them for
two years until the day following Christ
mas, when Nc called at their house in
Brooklyn, where he met Whitmore. He
went there to get back gold locket
which he left III 1905 as security for d
debt he owed Whitmore, with whom he
boarded for three or four months when
employed on the Interborough railway.
He found Whitmore in the basement Of
bis home the day following Christmas,
lie declares, and the notorman did not
act strangely When HE asked him
where his wife vas, Whitmore said:
"Oh. she's gone away; she's left mea
Elliott would not discuss further
what transpired at the Whitmore house
while he was there, or how long he
stayed,
Mrs George Dickinson, whose home i
in Boston, and who was close friend
of Whitmore. IL believed to be here,
but the Boston police say that they
have not been asked formally to look
for her. although they have been keep
ing watch II is said She is wanted as a
witness on the case.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-01-09
ARMY OF UNEMPLOYED
DESCEND ON HIBBARD
Boston's Mayor Promised to Reply to
Their Resolution Next Tuesday, Af-
ter He Understood Situation.

Boston, Jan. 0.--Headed by Morris T
Swift, one of the leaders of the Social
ist Labor party, a crowd 1T about 300
unemployed men. after holding mass
meeting on Boston common. marched
down to the city hall yesterday after
noon and presented Mayor George A,
Hibbard set Of resolutions ii which
they asked that the city give them
work. Yesterdays meeting IN the com
mon was an adjourned gathering from
last Sunday, when similar meeting was
held in Faneuil hall
When the party arrived at city hall
Mr. Swift went to the MAYORS office
To present the resolution and to ask the
mayor to address the gathering The
crowd waited below in the hall yard
about dozen policemen from the
neighboring stations went to the yard to
preserve order
This Is the first gathering Of the kind
in Boston since 1893, when a detach-
ment of Coxey's army went to the state
house to demand work of Governor
Greenhalge Mayor Hibbard received the
committee headed by Mr. Swift in mis-
Office. but declined to address the meet
th9 uH kte3 hdlt stSPe hihtt He Iaa
thoroughly understood the nature Of tae
resolutions presented. He said that he
would give MS reply next Tuesday to the
committee.
Swift AMI the other members Of the
committee then appeared before the
meeting and announced the decision Of
The mayor aud said there would be =
nass meeting on tie common Wednes-
day afternoon. at which time the
mayors reply would be read Swift
urged that all the unemployed in the
city be present ut the meeting next
week and hoped that The gathering would
number over 10000. The meeting of
city nall steps then dispersed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-01-09
BIG CONVENTION WILL
MEET IN BURLINGTON
American Institute Of Instruction win
Assemble in Queen City on
July 7, s, and 0.

Ansonia, Conn, Jan. o.-Supt Of
Schools Edwin G. Andrews Of this city
announces as secretary Of the American
Institute Of Instruction that the board
ol directors has decided to hold the next
annual meeting Of the institute in Bur-
I;ngton, Vt, July Z, s, and 3, 1906. This
il the oldest teachers organization in
the United States, organized in 1880
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-01-09
TALK OF THE TOWN.

Another markdown sale at Yaughan's
Special discount on all dress goods at
| Vaughan's.
Furs less than cost to close at The
Vaughan store.
T. Bean left last night for RoekIand Me.
to visit relatives.
| A L. Fort went to South Royalton
to-day ON business.
| H W. Clark il working for E. A.
Bugbee in Montpelier.
Dr. A. H. H. Lewis went to Bethel
to-day on business trip
Chester Diekey Of Washington was in
the city to-day on business.
Mrs. T. Rossi Of Brook street Is iii
with pneumonia at her home.
| d. 7. Stewart Of Washington was
/ in the city on business to-day.
NJ j Green is working after a several
weeks illness with rheumatism.
Albert 81 Lamberton Of MarshfieId
visited relatives in the city to-day
VI. II. Gladding Of Randolph was in
the city to-day on business visit.
Miss Amy Howard is working at the
New England central telephone Office
The meeting Of the trustees Of the
City hospital association was adjourned
last night for one week.
All members OF the !. 4. G. are Re.
quested to meet at the hall in tile
Qunlen block at o'clock Friday even
ing,
The Naname whist club met last
evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Harry Whitcomb Of East street. Din
ner was served at six o'clock, after which
the party played whist until a late
hour
AIR and Mrs. William A. Perry left
this noon Tor Florida to be gone three
mouths They will stop on The way for
a week in New York and Washington.
and then 20 to Palm Beach and Tampa.
Florida. They may possibly take
short trip to Cuba before returning.
The Old Maids Retreat met last even
ine at the home OF Miss Mary Mcdonald
on Liberty street Supper was served.
after which q musical program was en-
loved hy all it including pleasing vocal
and instrumental solos By Miss Pinkie
Lewis and Miss Allie Richardson.
The supper at the Iniversahst church
friday evening will be served IN sea
son to accommodate those who have
previous engagements. Remember the
place and time. nj the restrv from $3.50
fe ! o'clock. The menu appeared ii
yesterdays paper Come early and give
the ladies time to serve you before the
rush
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-01-09
WORRY OVER LOSSES
CAUSED SUICIDE
William B. Nevin Threw Himself Under
Wheels of New York Subway
Train This Forenoon.

New York, Jan. o.--Ill health and
nervous breakdown resulting from
worry over heavy losses in the recent
panic are believed to be responsible for
the suicide of William Bourne Nevin
who ended bis life today by throwing
himself under the wheels Of subway
train at the roth street station He
was formerly member OF the New
York stock exchange.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-01-09
TO TRAIN CITIZENS
IN SOLDIER RESERVE
VIII Be purpose Of Appropriation Of
100000 Which National Rife IS
soeiation win Ask Congress For

Washington. D. C, Jan. a.-An ap-
preparation OF 100000 viii be asked Of
Congress by the National Rifle assoeia-
tlop. the directors II which have just
s6aslaaed meeting here for the purpose
e training school boys bf the country
q Workmanship II IS proposed to use
hfeg rifles, new held by the state mill
"a, NhleH are being replaced by United
states army rifles. The association also
adseeates an appropriation for instruc-
tlon Of citizens outside the militia with
fHe idea Of creating a vast reserve force
q potential soldiers.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-01-09
PLAYED THREE MATCHES.
Montpelier Bowlers Dropped Two Out
Of Three at Burlington.

Burlington, Jan. O. The Montpelier
bt wiling team played three matches IL
this city yesterday winning from the
Iynwoods, two out Of three, and losing
TO the Queen City BY tile same score,
during the afternoon and dropping the
evening match to the Ethan Allen club
team, two out Of three. Holt of tine
visitors made the highest single string
OF the day, it being 223, while Kennedy
Of tile Queen Citvs made the highest
three string total Of $50.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-01-09
SURPRISE MRS. sTIcKNEY.
Thirteen Teachers Of Primary Dept. Of
Congregational S. S. Called on Her.

Thirteen Of the teachers ami officers
of the primary department of the Con-
gregationaI church Sunday school gave
a surprise last evening to Mrs. @. q.
Sticl1ney wha has been superintendent
Of the primary department Of the school
for several years. Tho teachers gather
ed at Mrs Stiekney's home and very
pleasant social evening was passed
4 lunch, which the ladies brought with
them, was served Mrs. Sticknev was
presented a very handsome brooch pin
as mark Of appreciation BIZ the teach
ers Of her work as superintendent Miss
Lucy Wells made a presentation in be
half Of the teachers. Mrs. Stickney re-
sponded very feelingly.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-01-09
TRYING FOR FIRST CLASS.
Brattleboro Postofiee Sees New Goal
Within Reach.

Brattleboro, Jan. Am unpreoedent.
Ell gain III the business of the Brattle-
boro postoffiee ii shown by The summary
for 1907, which was completed yester-
lay. The gross receipts for the gear on
postal account were sac 9.404.22, which
II an increase Of s4,7sd2D over the
previous year. This increase makes it
apparent that bY April |, tie beginning
Of new postoiiiee year, the business Of
the office will have reached $4,000 for
the year, which viii entitle tile Office to
he ranked in the first class the net
revenue to the government for the past
year was S2t,556.24, Or Sa,a76.so more
than for 1906, although the expenses
were increased the last nalf year,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-01-09
QUARRY WORKERS OFFICERS
Were Elected for Next Six Months at
Meeting Last Evening.

GranitevilIe branch, no II, of the
Quarry Workers international union OF
America. held its semi.annual election of
officers last evening with these resultss
president Gordon Mcleod; vice -presi.
dent, George Lawson; corresponding sec
retary. Jesse Miller; financial secretary
and business agent, Albert Davis; treas
urer, Joseph Clark.
The members Of the International
union committee, including Secretary r,
f. Mccarthy, were present and made
addresses to the meeting, which was q
large one.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-01-09
800 PERISH IN FIRE.
Cinematograph Exhibition James Res
taurant.

Victoria, B. G., Jan. D. Mail advices
from South China tell Of a terrible fire
at Canton, where 800 lives were lost in
the burning of d restaurant, A Chinese
recently returned to Canton from Cali
fornia with cinematogaph machine.
AIT i wedding feast at The Choi Chan
restaurant, he gave an exhibition Of
moving pictures. Several hundred Chin
ese had crowded into the place out of
curiosity, packing ii tightly. The film
took fire. There was panic, during
which the building collapsed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-01-09
couTREMARsH-DE LAURIE.
White River Junction Girl Marries Man
From The Philippines.

White River junction, Jan. o.
Capt. Henry w. Coutremarsh Of the
Philippines and Miss Ida Elizabeth De
Laurie Of White River Junction were
married yesterday in st. Anthony .
church By Rev. G. G. Delany The ma
tron of honor WAS Mrs. A. ]. Panton, 4
sister Of the bride, and Mr.. A. J. Pan
ton Was the best man.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-01-09
AN ELDERLY CHAIRMAN.
Ex-Gov. Holbrook Aged s5 Years Presid-
ed at Bank Meeting.

Brattleboro, jan o. Ex-Gov. Fred
ericls Holbfook, who will be IS years Old
next month, presided at the annual
meeting Of the eorporators Of the Yer
mont savings bank yesterday and con-
dueted the business with dignity and
dispatch He was reelected president
and chairman Of tie board Of investment
Judge William s. Newton, who has been
town clerk Of Brattleboro more than 40
years, was reelected vice. president.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-01-09
FRENCH BANKS SOUND.
According to Report of Bank Of France,
Just Made Public.

Paris. Ian. s.-The Official report Il
the bank Of France. Just made public.
shows tnat. despite the recent financial
snmp in America, England and ter.
many. the prudence Of the Gallie ifives-
tors and the wisdom Of the country 8
banking laws have been proved. The
statement shows the bank to nave had
e.e93 .9l7.739 francs in gold and a2T.-
ozs.0s4 IN silver in its vaults during the
latter half Of December The deposits
ii the leading French banks IS estimated
At $1,000. coo coo francs.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-01-09
EAST MONTPELIER.

oalte = number from town are At
sssdins the poultry show IN Barre this
assk
fseafEe II Clark. II. IL Farnfam. D.
- eammlnes and Harry Daniels we're
snsae these frem this town uho were
Is ssa1zza @ attend The meeting of fhe
0szaee County Telephone company. and
- Iasss.s as elected one of the il.
Ess.zsA
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-01-09
NEw AGRIcULrURE sEcRETARY.
F. L. Davis Of Pomfret Succeeds George
Aitken.

Rutland, Jan. a.-Governor Proctor
has appointed +, T. Davis Of pomfret a
member Of the Vermont board uf agri-
culture to succeed George Aitken OF
Woodstock, resigned. Mr.. Davis will be
secretary.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-01-09
700 BIRDS SHOWN.
Poultry and Pet Stock Exhibition at
Exeter. N. H.

Exeter. n. H., Jan. o.-The fourth an
nual exhibition Of the Exeter poultry,
pigeon and pet stock association opened
in the town hall yesterday. to continue
through Friday. The exhibitions were
placed ana the judges were busy all day,
but the public opening was not until
last evening, when the attendance was
large
The exhibition is The largest in the
series. It is essentially a poultry show,
the 100 entrants in this department ex-
hibiting more than 700 birds, which in
ciuae few very fine turkeys and geese.
Tne exhibition includes representatives
from about 80 towns in four states. IN
the pigeon department there are 16s
specimens of all varieties.
The officers Of the association are
George II. sheliock, president; Judge
Henhy A. shute. eioe-pfesident: Charles
G. Russell, seeretarys Charles ". Barker
asst. secretary: Lewis $ Swain, treas
urer: George l. Swain. George f. Hig-
gins. John Il Gilmore, Edward f. Lewis.
William A. JanyriH executive commit
ee. Lewis s. swain. superintendent.
William Il. Lang. asst superintendent.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-01-09
DEAD In BED,
SUFFOCATED
Then Bodies Of Mr. and Mrs.
Albert N. MOulton
-
WERE HORRIBLY BURNED
Auburn, N. H., Near City Of Manchester,
Was Scene Of Death Of an Aged
Couple Early This
Morning.
WERE HORRIBLY BURNED

Manchester, N. H., Jan. Elm fire
which destroyed their home in Auburn,
eight miles from here, Just before day
light to-day, Albert N. Moulton and wife,
Aminia, each about rs years old, lost
their lives. They were suffocated in bed
before the flames reached them, but
their bodies were found to have been
horribly burned.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-01-09
Several Fires Started.

Crossed electric wires started several
fires in GoiTstown yesterday When
John y. Caraway entered his store he
found the walls near the wires ablaze.
At tho same time large elm tree
in front Of the blacksmith shop Of Frank
+. Moore was ablaze and during the
night another one near Pvthian hail was
destroyed. Electric sparks were also
playing about the wires in Barnard's
livery stable and threatened to set it
on lire.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-01-09

The close el tie second series finds he
G. q. +. team ahead fer the two series
with the It. Z. team q good second. The
total standing t. date IS.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-01-09

Among arrivals at the City hotel last
evening and to-day are +. c. Ennis. Bos-
ton. F. f. Powell. Norwood. \. T.: ".
Pefeley. Philadelphia. + 4 Mason. Bos-
tens T. E. Seollr, f. A. seepr. \. s.
Bass. J. II Jones. B. B. Reeman. J. 2.
Croft. @ G Taylor. Burlington, 4. 4.
Phelps, White River junction.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-01-09

Fsney neckwear sale Friday and Sat.
urday at Vaughan's.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-01-09

Read our markdown sale for Friday
and Saturday 81 VsughsH's.
The Detroit times., 1908-02-04
DIED.


STIMSON--Monday, Feb. 3, at the fam
ny residence. 3e3 Highest. west, Rob
ert Merton. beloved infant son OF
Edw. ~ and Nellie s. Stimson. aged
months. Funeral from above rest
cdence Wednesday,. Feb. ., 2 y. m.
sTtMSON--Monday, Feb. 8. at the fam
lily residence. $50 Highest. west. Rob-
ert Merton. beloved infant son OF
EdW. 10. and Nellie y Stimson. aged
) months. Funeral from above resi-
denee, "Wednesday, Feb. .. D. m.
Burial private. 'iN
SHIEL.DS-Feb. Q. 1908. at residence.
1924 Champaign st. Francis. husband
OF Margaret Shields. Funeral from
residence Wednesday morning at
s:30 a. IN. and 10 Our Lady OF Help
church at o'clock. Burial at Mt
Elliott,
SoKoLL--Feb 3. at her home. sos
Dix-ave., Bertha, beloved mother OF
Clara, Arthur and Irwin Sokoll, aged
81 years. Funeral Thursday, D. m,
from residence
STOLZENFELD--Eliz Stolzenfeid. Feb.
2, age 76 years. widow of the late
William Stolzenfeld. and mother OF
zie Lambert. Charles. William, John
and Emma Stolzenfeld- Funeral We'd
nesday from her son-in-laws. Fred
Penzin. residence. 10 Cook-st. at IL
ID. M, and at Bethlehem church, North
Detroit, at 1880 standard.
VANDECAR-At her sons residence,
500 Second-ae., Jewett, widow Of the
late Cornelius Il. Vandecar, formerly
OF Iapeer. Funeral Wednesday
morning. Burial at Lapeer. Ship
'ment M. c. X. X.
The Detroit times., 1908-02-04
NEW WATER MAIN FOR
CLARK-AvE. PROPOSED

A meeting was held lin the mayors
Office Monday afternoon 10 consider
the laying OF new fire. main In
Clark-ave.. from Fort-st. to the river.
Commissioners Moran and McGraw
suggested that the work might be UNI
dertaken now, as It would provide
employment for many unemployed.
and the money IS available from the
current appropriations. Commission
or Haarer, OF the ID. p. w, expressed
himself as favorable, only specifying
that the work be done in such manner
that the pavement repairs can Do
made In the spring. The new main
Is TO take care OF the needs OF the
factories adjoining Clark-ave.
The Detroit times., 1908-02-04
FAMOUS SURGEON
LECTURES HERE

DR.. William J. Mayo, Of Rochester,
MINI. who has the reputation OF be-
Ing one of the most successful SUI
geons In the world, delivered an adj
dress before the Wayne County Medi-
cal association in the Art Museum,
Monday night DR.. Mayo talked on
ulcers Of the stomach and intestinos,
the treatment and knowledge of which
was unknown to the profession until q
few years ago. He Is not only an ex-
pert In these diseases. but IL pioneer
in solving their mysteries. 80 many
physicians send their patients to DR..
Mayo and his brother for operations
that they are known as doctors sur
geons'' They have large oficc
building and one Of the largest hospi.
tails In the country In Rochester. In
an average days work they personally
perform between 70 and 80 operations.