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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-08-22
WHY THE WATER rs BAD.
Perfectly Simple When You Know
What The Trouble Is.

Athol, Mass, Aug. %, Athol resi-
dents have long wanted to know the
cause of the illsmelling disagreeably
tasting water in the town mains. To
day they found out, the state board OF
health explaining succiently and incon-
trovertibly as follows:
"Aphanizomenon one of the cyano.
pbysceae, imparts odor and taste, but
harmless. To restore normal condi-
tions, get rid Of them"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-08-22
For Sore Feet.

Il have found BuekIen's Arnica Salve
TO be the proper thing to use for sore
feet. as wei as for healing burns, sores,
cuts and all maner OF abrasions," writes
Mr.. w. Stone of East Poland, Maine.
1t is the proper thing too, for piles.
Try it, Sold under guarantee at Red
Cross Pharmacy, Rickert & Wells drug
store. 25c.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-08-22
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they cannot
reach the seat Of the disease. Catarrh Is a
blood or constitutional disease, and in order 10
cure ~ you must take internal remedies Halls
Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts d.
rectly on the blood and mucous surfaces. Halls
Catarrh Cure Is not quack medicine. IL was
prescribed hy one of the best physicians in this
country for years and Is a regular prescription.
u II composed OF the best tonics known, com
bined with the best blood purifiers. acting di.
rectly ON the mucous surfaces. The perfect
combination Of the two ingredients Is what
produces such wonderful results In curing Ca
tarrh. Send for testimonials free.
II. j. CHENEY & co. Props, Toledo. o.
Sold by Druggists, price 15c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-08-22
FORAKER WILL SPEAK HIS MIND
He Will Go on the Stump, but win Not
Be Muzzled.

Washington, ID. e., Aug Ex-senator
Foraker will speak his convictions or he
will not speak at all. He will not be
muzzled This was the statement made
at the senator's home today by his sec.
rotary, &. Il. Alden. 1t is understood
Senator Foraker has spoken out plainly
to his friend to this effect. Senator
Foraker gave out an interview as TO his
participation in the campaign along
lines he has already taken. He mas
received various invitations from inside
OF Ohio and out OF il and intimated ne
might make some speeches in Ohio under
other auspices than either the State or
the national committee. He expects to
90 to Ohio Saturday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-08-22
STORE HOUSE.

Up-to-date accommodations for storing
most any thing, carriages and sleighs specially
No dust or dirt and very little danger from
fire, although can insure property stored by
me at very cheap rate II desired. Prices
right. Call on or address, George Il. McFar-
land, 2s5 South Main street. Telephone call
ss-At II
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-08-22
wEBsTERvILLE

There will be a corn roast at Hugh
Bancroft's ON Friday evening, Aug 2l,
for the benefit Of the Episcopal fund
Ice cream and cake viii be served.
Whole bill pc. Ali cordially inYited-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-08-22
YOUR HAT
May he o stylish One, But It Makes
Trouble.

May he stylish One, bat 10 Makes
Trouble.
A man usually buys hat that's 'in
atyie." but the modern hat for men has
lots 20 answer for.
Baldheads are growing more numer.
Gus every day. Hats make excellent
breeding places for the parasitic germs
which sap the life from tho roots OF the
hair.
when your hair begins TO fall out and
YOUR scalp is full OF Dandrun II is
sure sign that these countless germs are
busily at work.
There Is but one way 10 overcome the
trouble and kill the germs-that way Is
10 apply Newbros Herpieide 70 the
scalp--it VIII kill tho germs and healthy
hair Is sure 20 result
Sold by leading druggists. Send lOc. In
stamps for sample TO Tho Herpieide Co.
Detroit, Mich.
I've sfxss--ge cents nnH xr.vu.
Z. A. Drown. Special Agent
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-08-22
A Doubtful Proposition.

SHOULD man go to college after
fiftyg"
We'll, he might pass muster at ten
MIS-" answered the expert. "But a
man can't expect TO do much in base
bah or football at that age."-Pitts-
burg Post.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-08-22
WANTED

WANTED-Shed room in Barre; straight
modern shed preferred. In writing state terms
in detail and number Of men that could pc ae-
commodated Address "Shed Room, SsIe
Barre Daily Times. 1910
wANTED-Business block on Main street
with stores on ground floor. Must pay Wen
Would ike 70 exchange renting property in
mart navment If inter ested, let us hear from
You. n. A. Perry Real Estate Agency, Barre,
Vt i1Vd
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-08-22

GRANITE BUSINESS FOR SALE-Located
in the center OF tho granite industry. Owner
fishing wheels, 90 horse power motor, air com
pressor, anvil, hoist Rrindstone, etc. VIII sell
low and with payment OF $500 to $500 down. In
quire Of the ID. A. Perry Real Estate Agency.
Barre W. l2ltf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-08-22
FOUR LINES FOR Is CENTS

THE TIMEs will publish Wants Lost and
Pound. For sale. TO Lot. etc.-snort ADVERTISE
menfs--At the rats OF four lines for twenty-five
cents for the rrat insertion and nve cents for
each subsequent insertion.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-08-22

''Do you think the world is growing
worseT'
Dunno as it's" responded the old
man. They're tellln' the very Ash
stories l heard when | was boy
Philadelphia Ledger.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-08-22
NOTICE TO THE PUBuCl

This is to give notice that my wife, MatiIdy
Bisset having left my bed and board, | VIII
not be responsible for any bills of her CON
tracing on and after this date.
FORBES BISSET.
Websteryille, Aug. %, 1905 1868.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-08-22
ROOFING NOTICE.

All kinds of new roofing put on, slate. iron,
tin, single, gravel paper. Also roots painted
tarred ana repaired. All orders will receive
prompt attention II. c. Gitchell, 1863 River
Street. Montpelier, VT. or at Tar and Con-
crete Works, opposite Jamesons, Maple Ave,
Barre VT g3tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-08-22

FOR sAI.E--A small house and barn, with
acres OF land, one mile from East Montpelier
depot and IA miles from Barre city. Good
road. VIII keep or cows and horse. Price,
including 50 cords Of wood and or tons Of
hay, only s9s5. This is bargain, better look
it up at once Inquire Of the ID. A. Perry Real
Fstate Agency. l20tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-08-22

FOR sALE-Farm near GraniteTiile and two
miles from Williamstown. Large amount OF
wood, enough TO pay for the farm II it was de-
livered at Graniteyille. Contains 100 acres,
suitably divided. Tillage land lies level and is
especially productive. Very early. Large two
Plenty OF fruit. This is a desirable farm and IS
especially well located. Is suitable as dairy
farm or for market gardening. Price only
$4,000 Will sell cows, hay, tools, etc, at a
low figure Inquire of the ID. A. Perry Real
Estate Agency, Barre, VT. ll5n
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-08-22

Had we not faults OF our own we
should take less pleasure in complain
ing OF Other ~~n'~e
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-08-22

FOR SALE-House, barn and acres of land,
Just outside the city limits, for 100000. Must
be sold at once. Inquire of the d. A. Perry
Real Estate Agency, Barre VT. il0tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-08-22

FOR sALE--s75o buys in the village OF East
Montpelier, VT. opposite saw and grist mill,
near the post office, store and school. Seven
rooms, barn and garden. Good neighbors and
pleasantly located, just repaired. viii be sold
on easy payment IL desired. * A. Lane, Barre,
VT Telephone 3i6-i2. 124tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-08-22
Cooartncrship Dissolution.

The partnership heretofore existing under
A. Sadlier and David Dawson, both OF the City
of Barre IN the County Of Washington and
STATE Of Vermont. is this 10th day OF August,
iaqs dissolved by mutual consent The busi-
,ess viii he continued at q Kiln street by =. +.
Saniier who is authorized to settle the affairs
y 80 J. r. sADLIER,
DAVID DAWSON.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-08-22

Excursion to AusabIe Cbasm Aug. 2j
Sec adv. on page ,.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-08-22

FOR sALE-i26 acre farm on main road from
Chelsea TO Randolph. Buildings very good,
1000 sugar trees, grated fruit, spring water,
good school, etc. Telephone line. rural mail,
creamery ana grocery teams all pass the door.
All for 500. Farm Of los acres on same road,
winter 80 cows and team with average hay crop.
$500 food farm Of 40 acres, $500 Aban-
doned farm Of "a acres, all good land, 1000 sugar
trees grated fruit, etc, 500. Above are all
bargains that you can afford to investigate be-
fore buying elsewhere. George Goodrich. Chel.
sea, VI i32ns
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-08-22
LOST AND FOUND.

L0ST--Sunday afternoon. between Barre and
Dewey Park, small white and black dog
name fFritzl, tax No. 1eg Finder return 20
n, Paquin, 8 1-2 River street, Barre, VT ls3tat
L0ST-Ladys gold watch with fancy bacl
silver fob attached. Finder please leave al
Times Office and get reward. is4tSs
LOST-A gray plaid coat, sizs So, Shuman
make, on sunday morning between East BARRE
and Pisinfeld. Finder return TO Prank
ACwhorter = Co'A store and SCI reward. t25f
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-08-22
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

FOR sALE-well patronized Barber shop
with all up 70 date fixtuTes Pool tables, cues,
balls, etc, in back part OF shop. Two together
make a splendid paying proposition. Located
In Browns block. sos n Main street Necessity
OF selling will induce owners 70 accept low
figure. Call at shop between and ., or 20 70
D. IN. lS3tt
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-08-22

The sale Of the Lowell scale works
at Brattleboro, under executions, was
adjourned and the works were sold to
Charles A. Smith OF Lowell, under a
mortgage foreclosure. Ii Is understood
that the attaching creditors will re.
ceiye so per cent, Of their claims and
an effort viii be made to save the in.
dustry TO the town.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-08-22

FARM LANDS Plenty OF opportunities are
open for farmers and laborers in the State of
Minnesota Land can be purchased for $500
per acre and up, The timber will pay for the
land Good wages for merchanics and farm
hands. For information and statistics in re-
gard TO crops soil climate, etc, complied by
the State, address George WEIGH, Commission
er of Immigration, state Capitol, St Paul,
Mimi.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-08-22

New Engand's allotment OF funds by
the government from appropriations
for the militia for arming, equipping
and camp purposes shows the follow
ing for Vermont; Arms, Sii,77s.56l
rifle practice, S9,os6loi total $15,.
sOl.75.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-08-22
FOR SALE In THE Il. B. CATE REAL
ESTATE AGENCY.

FOR SALE--Six-room cottage on Pleasant
street. with electric lights, bath, hot water
connections. Large corner lot, with garden or
for barn. This is nice house for nice
family at low price. iS6tf
The owner moves out you move in. Six
room cottage on the corner OF West Patterson
and Orange streets. with every modern i'm :
provement Been built only years. Lot rs by
so. This is also nice place for nice family.
Price right 136tf
Six room cottage on East Street Extension,
with barn, III sold very soon price will be only
Si350.00, $4,000 or $4,000 down. 136tf
Cottage on Foster street. only $4,000, s2NOO 90
down i36tf
Eight room house, barn and about acre of
land, located in South Barre, Will sell low or
exchange for farm, iS6tf
Six-room house. barn and between and 8
acres of land. Located in East Barre. Build
fngs are in first-class repair The owner wishes
to sell to engage in business elsewhere, there
fore will sell cheap. Only Sl500.O0 i36tf
These. with many others, are in the Il. B.
Cate Real Estate Agency, Barre, VT.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-08-22

FOR SALE OR TO RENT---Nearly new cot
taee. finished in natural wood. Hard wood
doors Large garden and hen house. Rent
CHEAP Call at 20 Church street. 2O6tf
FOR SALE--I,e residence lots in the city at
head of French street View unobstructed
clear to Washington street. Convenient to
both lines of trolley. Good air, dry soil No
filling required See plan. Averiu Granite
Co., Averill Building, City. loft
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-08-22

Postal cards and letters addressed TO
Norman Mclean, So Elliott street,
Brattcboro, VT, furnished mems OF
Identification Of man killed by a
f,eight train at Fitchburg, Mass. Tues.
day, August II. II is believed he Is
the same man OF that name who vas a
resident of Fitehburg up TO u year or
so ago, when he removed TO New York.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-08-22
ABOUT THE STATE

The voting list for the September
election, just posted in Burlington, carry
the names Of 3,os5 voters, the largest
number for years.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-08-22

TO SELL OR EXCHANGE.
DO you want to buy, sell or exchanges yonr
house or farm? Cali or write the Vermont
Real estate Agency for listing blanks. 900
North Main street. Barre .Ot
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-08-22

FOR sALE-Honse Of seven rooms nc Fox
Vile. Property in good condition. Frank
Bloudean. foxvllle. l9l0s
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-08-22

FOR sAI.E-on easy terms a new cottage of
six rooms pient, II cupboard and closet room,
bath, electric lights, piped for furnace, hot and
cold water. The best OF neighboIs, just of
Maple Ave. Come and see IL at 10 Warren st.
Also three building lots. l2Stf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-08-22
BOARD AND ROOMS.

TO RENT-Fnrnished rooms, modern i'm
provements- Office % Pearl street, ground
fioor, A. Ii. Buzzell SOu
ROOM TO RENI-Inquire Of Mrs. Gates,
Morse Block. i05uf
TO RENT--Two furnished rooms at IL Cot
tage street, upstairs. Inquire At ~ Cottage
street AH
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-08-22

Barre. Aug. 10, t&
Aug 1l-is-25
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-08-22

FOR sALE-Grand chance 70 buy nice
home, as parties are going TO leave town. A
Groom cottage and two lots; with city and
spring water aud gas lights. good hen house
on one lot. Situated ON the corner OF East and
High Sta. For particulars call at house. i3iti2s
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-08-22
HELP WANTED.

wANTED--Good capable girl for general
homework. Apply at 2S6 South Main street,
Barre. 135tt
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-08-22
TO RENT.

TO RENT-At South Barre, two good tcne-
ments newly painted and papered. Large barn
ana carriage room. 5000 and $1,000 each. Near
Post ONCE. Mrs. A. T. Tiemey. 1905
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-08-22

FOR SALE-Two-tenement house and barn,
very pleasantly situated on Park street A
large lot and house contains ten rooms, heated
by steam and IN good order. This property Is
very suitable for home or investment. Might
exchange for residence centrally located. In
qulre at the ID. A. Perry Real Estate
Agency. i2gtf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-08-22

WANTED AT oNCE-Competent girl for
cooking and down stairs work. No washing.
Inquire of Mrs. j. T. Davidson, z Clarendon
Ave, Montpelier, VI. 1868
The Detroit times., 1908-08-10
IN LOCAL pIAIHOU5f5
The WHITNEY,.

In a new interior dress of red. white
and gold, the Whitney theater opened
it's doors for the season OF 1908 and
'09, Sunday afternoon. or course, the
house was packed. 1t always Is, eX-
cept on very rare occasions, when the
Offering does not quite measure up to
the standard demanded by Whitney
patrons. But Sunday was not one Of
those occasions, and THE Candy Kid"
earned his title.
The Candy Kid" proved such "A
drawing card, when the house was
thrown open last season. that IL was
accorded the same honor this year.
The selection was a happy one and
reflects credit on the enterprise of the
management. Ordinarily. a produc-
ton that runs largely TO musical com
edy Is not received with whole hearted
approval in the local home of melody
drama, but the Candy Kid" is not
wanting In thrilling features. 1t is a
musical comedy and melodrama In
one and the two are mixed ia just
the right proportion. The songs are
tuneful and snappy, while the plot
reeks with intrigue and villany, which
Is persistently thwarted at every turn
by the candy kid" alias the human
wedge" most capably played by Ray
Raymond, who is given good support
with minor exceptions. Miss Wanda
Ludlow as Bonnie Bosworth, the hero
Inc, is happily cast.
AS an added attraction, moving
pictures are shown Immediately fol-
lowing the last act THE Candy Kid"
will remain all week with matinees
daily except Wednesday.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-10
TRAVELLERS GUIDE.
INTERURBAs LINES.
Detroit United Interurban Lines.


Time table subject to change with
out notice. Central Standard Time.
FLINT LIMITEDs-Daily. Sis a. m
and AIS y. IN. GOALS for Rochester:
hourly until II p, m. For Flint. a
m and every two hours until 9 p. m.
For wysndotte and Trcuton-s:so a.
Sos tSsn m and eTeIy 70 10 NO. goa 70 S"'
haif-houriy to s:s5 D. m then hourly
TO ilsS M 70 but ssturddys S SUNDAY. Is
first car 1908 n. m.
Per RoysI Oak; F sSn ,sa,, son and
NJ n First car car one-hsif hour later on
For Farm,uston. Worthwhile. Orchard
until II .. m. First car one hour later
o" RsP TT' RAILWAY svsrrM-por.
a. M. s:45 .. m. and Gas p m. Locals
for New Baltimore .Aigonac Marin"
CITY and Port Huron hourly "a, a, n ~, 70
Clemens hair hourly. $50 A. m to 7
=, m. and hourly until l, p. m: TO NJ
Clemens m s,s via Shore s,. LnT noTriy' e;2s
~, nTrRorr. MONROE ,. m TOLEDO
SHORT LINE Ry.-To,odo t'miteds
s s:y D. sso Local. cI 10 NV ssG Ns sTa
port. Monroe and Toledo. hourlv $40
a. m. to $50 p m. also $50 and II
DETROIT. JACKSON q ~uvCAGo
Vy.-Limiteds. 7:i5 r.. m. 12:45 md
s45 D. m. Locals. for Jackson. a.
IN. and every two hours until p. m;
for Ann Arhor. q y. m and hourly until
IL y. m: for Saline. e:70 n. m and
every two hours until $40 r. m. also
IN n. m: for Plymouth and Worthwhile.
1880 n. m. and every two hours until
$3.50 D. m. also II p m.
ton. corner OF Tarned and Grtswold-
SITS. last cars awaiting the closing OF
theaters
The Detroit times., 1908-08-10

ways forgiven you. | won't live with
you again until you get a job"
We'll, we're one, anyway and no
body can part us" exclaimed Witt,
drawing a revolver from his pocket
and leveling 1t at his wife. Mrs.
Witt screamed and Mrs. lube, heed
less of the danger to herself, rushed
between the pair. At the same time
Mr.. lube advanced with chair In
front of him, while Witt backed
away. Then lube hurled the chair at
the retreatng figure, knocking him
down. lube was on him In an In
slant and a desperate struggle en-
sued, during which Witt emptied the
revolver, which was then wrested
from him by Mrs. lube.
Suffering from pain, Mr.. lube re-
Taxed his hold and Witt made his es-
cape. taking to the fields just beyond
the city limits. MI. Zube's wounds
are not serious. Stuhlman had his
wound dressed in st. Mary's hospital
The Detroit times., 1908-08-10
ELMER DOVER QUITS
HIS SECRETARYSHIP

NEW YORK, Aug l0--Elmer f.
Dover, OF Ohio. has resigned his po-
sition as secretary OF the Republican
national committee and will become
the secretary of an advisory com
mittee which is TO work with Geo. X.
Sheldon. treasurer of the national
committee.
WIN. Hayward, OF Nebraska City,
Nell. who has been Republican cnair.
man IN his state for a mem5er Of
years. has been appointed secretary
Of the national committee ana Will
he given charge Of the western head
quarters in Chicago, in the absence
OF n r.. Hitchcock. This reqrganiza-
ton and several other important an
nouncements were made by Chairman
Hitchcock. 4N vA.,
The Detroit times., 1908-08-10
TRAIN CRUSHES
OUT TWO LIVES

Samuel Russell, aged "a, a team
ster In the employ OF Joseph Millen-
pack, was crushed between two cars
at the Hubbard-ave. crossing of the
Michigan Central, Saturday afternoon
and died before reaching the hospital
Russell attempted to walk between
the cars of a train that was being
made up. AS he stepped between
the rails the locomotive drove the
cars together. Coroner Parker de-
cided no inquest was necessary.
An unknown man. believed to be a
"hobo," was run over by a train at
the Dearborn-ave. crossing In old Del
ray Saturday Afternoon and instantly
killed. His body was horribly mangled,
his head being completely severed.
Coroner Bennett tordered the body
taken to the county morgue, where
1t awaits Identification. The man was
about 20 years old. weighed $50, and
was five feet, seven inches high.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-10
MURDER,
BUT ARE SHOT
TWO MEN RESCUE WOMEN FROM
HUSBAND WHO TRIES TO
KILL HER.

In preventing what might have been
murder, August lube. OF No 2060
Harper-ave., received two bullet
wounds in the right leg, above the
knee, from revolver in the hands
of Charles Witt, No. 40 Moran-sr.,
Sunday evening, and Fred StuhlmaI.
guest in the lube home, was slight
ly wounded In the right breast. Witt
escaped after the shooting and Is now
sought by the police.
Mrs. Witt had been staying in the
home OF the Zubes. whom she had
known from childhood. for several
days in the absence OF her husband,
who had been out of work for some
time and who recently went to To
ledo in search OF employment. Sun
day he returned and called at the
lube home, Sunday evening. somewhat
the worse for liquor, II Is said.
Turning to his wife, who sat hold
ing her 1S-months-old child, Witt
said
$50 you won't live with me any
more?"
Il won't live with man who can't
support me-" replied the wife. you
left me dozen times, but I've al.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-10
Postal Departments
Big job Is Correcting
Fublfc'S Fool Mistakes

One thing that causes more ingeni-
Gus thinking and scheming on the part
of the governments postal employees
than any other is the necessity Of
looking ont for the fool things that
the general public Is incapable of do
ing.
One OF these little schemes consists
OF finding the town in which an ad-
dressee lives II the sender has forgot
ten that detail. Frequently man
who does not often go away from his
home place will, when he is in an
other town, drop his letter In the post
box with the correct street address
of some of the home folks, but with
the mere word city" in place of the
name OF his town.
Say that a st. Paul man in Detroit
gets this thoughtless habit and mails
letter addressed to Mrs. John Jones,
Wabasha-ave., City" 1t is recog-
nized as not being for anyone In De-
troit and SO the mail sorter turns to a
big book that Uncle Sam turns out In
which areg iven street names listed
to show which cities have streets OF
such names. He finds that st. Paul
is one OF the cities that has a Wabasha-
ave. and the st. Paul directory close
at hand supplies the information that
John Jones lives on that street In st.
Paul The letter is send away with
but a few minutes delay
II Detroiter wandering in other
towns were 10 address letter TO
"Greenwood-ave.' without adding the
city, the postal employees would run
through the directories Of all the
towns in which Greenwood-ave. &C.
ours until they came to the proper
Detroit address.