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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-30
THREE HORSES AND
% CATTLE BURNED
Fire Destroys Buildings on The Picker
ing Farm-SecOnd Blaze at New
ington, N. H., and Help Called
From Portsmouth.

Portsmouth, n. H, Sept, so.-The
farm buildings Of Mrs. Ephraim Pick
ering at Newington were completely
destroyed by FIRE yesterday morning, the
blaze being discovered shortly before 3
ia the barn. Besides the buildings the
property destroyed consisted Of 23 head
of cattle, three horses, a large flock
Of hens, the years crop Of hay, farm
ing implements, wagons and tools ami
some household goods. Part of the
household goods was saved N damag
ed condition.
The buildings comprised a large house
with i and she'd and a large barn, MAX
ing one Of the best collections 81 farm
buildings in this section.
The origin Of che fire is mystery,
but Is supposed TO have been the work
of tramps. The total loss on buildings
and contents is upward Of $4,000, par
TALLY covered by insurance
At 2sf5 yesterday afternoon the fire
broke out afresh, and as il threatened
other property, including valuable wood
lots, the selectmen Of Newingtom asked
assistance from this city and steamer /
and a crew Of men we're sent to extin-
guish the blaze.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-30
MARsHFIELD

A son was born TO Mr. and Mrs. David
saiter Sept m
VIII Whiteomb is very ii with typhoid
fever but i reported comfortable.
Mrs. Lydia Banis is in Montpelier,
working in the family Of D. W. Edison.
Mrs. Jennie Lamphere Of Calais has
been the geust of old friends and neigh
bors Of this town
THE infant son Of Mr. and Mrs. S. II.
IInwin born Sept n was buried sept
20 in tie Eaton cemetery
Horace Brown has recovered from his
recent illness sufficiently to be able to
resume bis work at earpantering in Rye
gate.
A large crowd filed the house Of Y r.
Hudson last Friday evening. Vocal and
instrumental music made the evening
one oi enjoyment.
A. T. Lamberton is improving the
lawn and buildings ia the Lydia pitkin
place IN the village Mr. Lamberton re-
Gently purchased the place Of the Pitkin
heirs
The reception rendered the u r., K.
Of p, hy the local lodge Of K. Of P.
last Monday evening was IN every way
o success. Much credit is due the com
mittaes
Tie officers and degree staff Of Myrtle
temple pythian Sisters, are invited to
40 initiatory work IN Capita temple Of
Montpelier, Oct 5, together With any
other members who may he able 10
attend.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-30
swIFT-BAcoN
Manchester Hardware Dealer Takes Lon
donderry Girl

Manchester. SEPT. 80 Miss Mildred
Tattersall Bacon, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs, G. +. Bacon Of Londonderry, and
Edward Hopkins Swift of this town
were married in the Congregational
church AT Londonderry At II yesterday
morning by Rev Vincent Rayi pastor &c
the Congregational church Of this place
The Episcopal ring service was used
Miss Anna Elizabeth Coping of East
Dorset was maid Of honor and Miss Mel
lie Grace Grout, Mss Winifred Mary
Grout and Miss Eva Grace Gront of Ar
lington and Miss Sarah Marie Otis Of
Dandy were bridesmaids Walter Rice
Hard Of Manchester was best man. The
ushers were Leo James Abbott, Edward
Hunt Hemenway and Albion a. Cross Of
Manchester and Ralph Foster Perry Of
Pennington, n. ].
The bride was given in marriage BY
her mother, who was gowned IN pale
grey The brides gown was of white
crepe de chine en- train and she wore
veil and carried q bouquet Of bride roses.
MI. and Mrs. Swift win be at home
after Oct. 20 at the residence of Mrs.
Theodore Swift Of Manchester, mother of
the groom, Mr., Swift Is engaged in the
hardware business with Edward a. Hem
enway under the firm name Of Taconie
Hardware company Re was educated
at Burr and Burton seminary and Wiz
liston seminary at Easthamptou, Mass.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-30
DEATH AT mARsHFIELD.
Mrs. Jennie Atkins Pike Passed Away
Yesterday.


Yesterday.
Alarshheld. Sept. s0.--Mrs. Jennie At
kins Pike. wife Of the late John b, Pike,
was stricken with apopIexy Tuesday
evening about s o'clock, losing conscious
ness within a few minutes and lapsing
into q state Of coma In few hours She
died Wednesday morning at o'clock.
Mrs Pike had slight stroke about four
years ago. Three years and six months
ago she sustained a hard stroke. being
helpless since Although unable 70 do
anything for herself to pass away the
time, She was Up and dressed nearly
every day and could feed herself. was
sble 70 read. whirh she aid Until within
few weeks Her usual health was
maintained 70 ihe moment ~ the stroke
which came while being prepared for
bed.
Mrs. Pike was the daughter and
youngest 81 foHr children IT Cot JeTe.
iniah and Serepta Atkins, born IN Cahot,
Aug 30, 1895 and was the only sur
vifina member 81 that family. She was
married 70 John Bemis Pike Of this town
November 10, 1856. 81 Rev A. =. Cooper,
a brother iH-law Of the deceased Five
children were born to them, Herbert,
Hermon and Eta who died In childhood,
J Berton 81 this town and William Al
OF Pasadena. Cal, and five grand children
who survive her Four nieces and onh
nephew are the only other near relatives
who are left to mourn her loss
Mrs Pike WAS a lifelong member Of
the Methodist church, firm Christian.
devoted TO the interests 81 church and
family doing as long health permitted
for those Ground her. Funeral services
VIII be held from her late home Friday
at o'clock. Rev r E. Currier officiating.
The pail bearers viii be her son, Berton,
and three grandnephews j. W Mears,
r. W. Davis and G. A. Davis. Inter
ment will be made IN the family lot in
the village cemetery, beside The remains
of her late husband
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-30
BOY KILLED BY AUTO.
Russell Livingston Was on way From
School.

Hartford, Conn Sept 30. Russell
Livingston, years old, SON Of Constable
James Livingston Of West Hartford,
was run over aud killed by an automo.
bile yesterday afternoon. He was res
turning from school when he saw his
two brothers on the other side 81 West
land avenue and started to Join them
He had reached tile middle of the road
when his mates, who saw a big touring
car approaching, shouted. He stopped
to look back and was struck
III the car were Capt. Frank III Ed
ridge, u. S. ~, doing naval inspectors
duty in this vicinity; his wife and a
factory driver from the Columbia auto
mobile works, who was teaching Mrs
Eldridge TO run the car 50 that sire
might take her husband, who IS just
out Of the hospital, out in the country.
Mrs. Fldridge was prostrated last
night in her apartments at Highland
Court and has not been placed under
arrest, az All The witnesses declare That
the accident was unavoidable. She says
She had her clutch very nearly ont and
footed her horn continuously, because
the children coming from school made
her extremely nervous.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-30
onIy way Ia couId Gat Fgen.

Frank Bertram, well-l1nown actor,
tells the following story:
i was playing at Leicester during
the fair week and in the market place
there were several merry -go-rounds.
II noticed one melancholy individual,
who, despite the fact that he was appar-
entity suffering greatly, persisted in ride
ing on one Of the merry grounds.
Eventually I spoke to him and asked
him if he liked IL.
'The man replied, No. I don't like It
4 BIT; the blessed thing makes me iilg
Z then asked him why be persisted
IN riding, and his reply was. ] can't
help IT, The man who owns this
roundabout owes me money and The
only wsy ean get even Is hy taking
It out in rides. London Daily Tele-
graph.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-30
LAST PUNCTURE
OF BUBBLE
Which FlOated AIrlIy Over
Barre Recently
MADE BY ]. B. CAMPBELL
The Quarry Land Was Sold on Forxlos-
ure and Certain Suits Against
Campbell Have Been Dis
continued.

Another puncture, and probably hnal,
has been given to the stnpsndous hnsn.
eial bubble which ]. B. Campbell blew
in Barre few years ago when he pro-
posed to finance a great granite coneern
under the name Of tho United States
Quarrying and Construction company.
The puncture il the sale Of the Calvin
Bond quarry land, which Mr.. Campbell
bought as the basis for exploiting the
undertaking, and which was recently
foreclosed on BY the mortgage and sold
under decree Of September ~ Of Wash
ington county court to Frank A. Walker,
who was plaintiff in another suit
against Campbell
The first mortgage was for $1,000 on
quarry land which comprises about forty
acres at websterville. Just what Mr..
Walker proposes to do with the property
is not certain, but he win probably sell
lie Is said to have received one offer al.
INHd4s +uAs ~ aihNf Vas Al aANhltett WIZ
did considerable work for Mr. Campbell
His suits against Mr.. Campbell were
discontinued ii Washington county court
to-day Mrs katherine Sterling held q
second mortgage for $500 on the quar-
~ Among Mr.. Campbelrs other plans
was the construction of a large granite
hotel in Barre and the booming Of
Montpelier Junction. His present where
about Is not known, since he was re-
leased in the action brought BY Mrs.
Sterling, who claimed deceit in the sale
Of stock to her. Her suit was settled
and discontinued.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-30
GOV. BELLS FUNERAL
LARGELY ATTENDED
Many People Prominent ip State Off
cal Life Were Present--Fine Eu-
logy Was Paid Late Governor

Walden, Sept. 90. The funeral Of the
late Ex-Governor Charles J. Bell, who
died suddenly in q train NJ the Grand
Central station al New York City, was
held yesterday afternoon at o'clock
at his late home in this village Over
500 persons were IN attendance, a spec
ial train from st. Johnsbury bringing
q large number Of friends to be present
at the ceremony Music was furnished
BY the male quartet Of Grace church
IN st, Johnsbury, while the string quar-
tet from the Montpelier Military band
orchestra also rendered selections The
sermon was preached BY Rev. II. A..
Campbell, Of the Congregational church
Of East Hardwick, and a fine eulogy
on the life of the late Governor was
rendered.
There was q profusiou Of beautiful
flowers. The honorary hearers were;
General w H. Gilmore Of Fairlee; Gen.
w. G. Williams Of Bellows Falls, Col
w, f. Putnam OF Bennington; ex.Iieu.
tenant Governor G II. Stearns Of John.
son, while the bearers were. W. A.
Dutton Of Hardwick; Col nj. b. Rob
erts Of Ruperti H. s. Drew Of Cam
bridge; Charles Walter Of ST. Johns
bury; j. A. pierson Of Bellows Falls;
and u. S. Dole of nanville.
Among the prominent persons in at
tendance were: Ex-Governor r. D. Proc
tor, Lieut. Gov John A. Mead. State
Highway Commissioner Charles w.
Gates, Secretary of State Guy W.
bailey. State Auditor Horace +. Ora
ham, State Treasurer z. II. Deavitt,
Former Lieut.-Gov N w. Fiske. G.. Il.
Smith, supt. Of Education NJ. S. Stone,
ex-Gov. Naham Batchelder Of New
Hampshire, Secretary Of Civil and Mill
tary Affairs A. Fl. Grout, NJ. II. God
frey, Of Olean, n VI ex-secretary Of
State f. G. Fleetwood, and many 9th.
ers Of note. Interment was made in a
little cemetery in North Walden.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-30
INDOOR FAIRS BEGIN.
Odd Ladies Open the Season in the
Woodmen's Han.

The Odd Ladies opened their sixth an
nnai fair at Woodmen's han last evening,
to continue for four evenings Although
the attendance was not 20 large a. Il
has been at times in previous years,
the ladies felt well pleased with the
success Of the opening night and the In
dications are that this win be one Of the
most successful fairs ever held by the
order IN this city The hall is prettily
decorated in various ways and the
booths, all Of which are decorated make
"a handsome appearance.
Last evenings program consisted Of
q violin solo hy Master Edwin Sanborn,
Scotch aud Irish dances by Miss Isabelle
Gaul and vocal solo 81 Miss Emma
Phillips. The work Of the various peo-
pie who gave the program was warmly
appreciated, rs was shown By the hearty
applause. AT The conclusion OF the pro.
gram the floor was cleared for dancing,
which was enjoyed until a late hour,
music being furnished by Gilbertson's
orchestra.
There are the usual number Of booths,
at which various articles are on sale, and
all are prettily decorated, The fancy
work booth decorated in pink and white
IS in charge Of Mrs Catherine Veale.
Mrs Emily MeRae. and Mrs. Elnofa
Faulkner The apron booth, decorated
in purple and yellow, IS IN charge Of
Mrs Minnie Pronlx. Mrs Libby Joue.
and Alrs Mamie Johnston. The candy
booth, which is decorated in red and
white Is in charge of Miss Mamie Rae
side, Mrs Lizzie McMurray and Mrs
Grace Dueharme.
The vegetable booth. one of the most
attractive in the hall with its decora.
tions of green and white and natural
leaves Is in the efficient hands Of Mrs
Eva Gamble. Mrs. Zilda Connick and
Mrs. Sarah Thayer The ice cream booth.
bower Of red and white and autumn
leaves is in charge Of Mrs Agnes Sin
clair and Mrs. Sarah Lake, assisted by
Miss Sinclair, Mrs Carrie Appiani and
Miss Mary Crowley.
There is the usual fish pond, where BY
depositing the required stipend the FISH
erman has a chance to get a return for
his money This is IN charge OF Mrs.
Mary Stewart. Mrs. Jennie Milne and
Mrs Nellie Morton. "Rehacca at the
Well,1 where the Thirsty are refreshed
with excellent punch. Is In charge Of
Misses Ethel and Edith Gamble.
AT the post Office. where for the mod
est sum of Ave cents you can receive a
letter and have your fortune told, Misses
Nellie and Nina Even are ii charge
The refreshment booth is IN charge Of
Mrs. ina Morrison Mrs. Kate Crowley,
Mrs Carrie Appian. Mrs Mary Even
and Mrs. Jennie Bainbridge,
The general committee ii charge Of
the fair is composed Of Mrs Ina Morri.
son, Mrs Catherine Veale. Mrs Emily
McRae, Mrs Libby Jones. Mrs Mamie
Johnston. Mrs. Lizzie MeMuray. Mrs.
Minnie Proulx. Mrs Grace Dueharme.
Mrs. Mamie Raeside and Mrs. Elnora
Faulkner.
The program for the fair tonight IA
as follows;
Mrs. Gould's mandolin cluh.
Sole Miss Rose Cock, accompanied by
Edwin Bruce violin
Vocal solo, Miss Mae Carson
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-30
BOYS HOME DEDICATED.
Exercises at Westminster, VT, Held
Yesterday.

Westminster, Sept. 30.-The Kurn
Eattin home here was fttingly dedi
Gated yesterday before an audience
filing the house. veranda and grounds.
Pres. w. J. Van patten from Burling-
ton called the meeting 10 order and
stated that as Gen n G. Williams and
Gov Prouty were attending the funeral
.of exGov. Bell he would cali npon the
treasurer. The latter gave IN detail the
method that the directors followed az
ter the FIRE that destroyed the main
building Feb. 8, 1909.
Mrs Billings OF Woodstock started
the movement with q check for $1,000
afterward nearly 600 others raised
100000 The ground was broken for
the present administration building
Nov 10, and finished ready for oecu-
pancy, Sept 1, 1909. ~. W. Hall Sc.
cured the contract, and plans were fur-
nished by Frank I. Austin, architect,
Of Burlington. without remuneration. Z.
G. Richardson had charge Of the build
ing as Inspector which completed cost
$4,000.
The building has four floors arranged
with heating closets, wardrobe and
playroonis in the basement The first
floor e divided into parlor. reading
and dining rooms, office and large halls
The second floor has guest chambers
doTmitorN sud linen room, all finished
ia hard pine. The third floor has
hospital room, detention room and the
north ead hes been left to be furnished
fof more sleeping rooms, should tie oe.
casion demand
Thirty hoRs are now members Of this
happy family, ranging from 60 ia
years The farm contains 40 acres,
about as aeres under cultivation. with
a garden VII n supplies the home with
all the vegetables used
Among the speakers yesterday were
Hon. II J. Boynton Of Everett, Mass;
Dr. Hasting III Hart 81 New York, Rev.
benjamin Swift Of Woodstock, II Z.
Walker, treasurer. Of Bellows Falls.
VT; George b. Graf. secretary, Of Bos-
ton; and Rev. a. P. Pratt Of Bellows
Falls Officers for the present year
are w. J. Van Patten, president Clif.
ford II. Smith yicepresidents George
r. Graf secretary +. Y. Walker,
treasurer; Gen. n. G. Williams Of Bel
lows Fails, Hon u d Proctor of Proc.
tor, Col. J. G. Estey Of RrattlehorQ
Rev George r. Chaplin Of Saxton River,
Rev Benjamin Swift Of Woodstock.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-30
New York Streets ChOked
With People To-day
TO SEE THE MILITARY
Foreign Marines Were Given Precedence
Over the United States Marines.
Big Banquet Given Last
Night.

New York, Sept. s0.-About $500 ma
rines from the American and foreign
warships paraded through jammed
streets to-day and were reviewed by
vice-prosident Sherman and Governor
Hughes. General Roe, grand marshal Of
the Hudson-Fulton celebration, was at
the head Of the parade and was followed
By the foreign and then the American
sailors. The sailors were followed by
the regulars from teh army coast posts,
the West Point cadets and number Of
semi.military organizations. This is the
first time that there has been any num-
bar Of foreign armed troops in New York
since the British evacuated the town.
Banquet Last Night.
The vice president of the United
States and the governor Of New York,
the personal representatives Of the em-
perors Of Germany and Japan, the diplo-
matic representatives OF twenty-five ma.
tions and the special delegates Of twen-
ty-eiQht sat down to table last night in
the great banquet hall OF the Hotel Astor
ss the official guests Of the Hudton Full
ton celebration commission. There were
In addition the officials of eight nayies
and the admirsls Of four, representa-
tive Of the United States in the person
Of Elihu Root; members Of the New
York state legislature and officers Of
The municipality Of New York. 1t was
one OF the most brilliant banquets that
khe country has ever seen. !
The gold lace Of rank, the decorations
Of distinguished service and the robes Of
Archbishop Farley Of the Roman Cath
olic church, who pronounced the invoca-
tion, made the room sparkle with color
There was considerable delay In seating
the guests and Il was noticeable that ii
the confusion Prince Kumi, a cousin Of
The misado and his representative here.
found nobody to pilot him to his seat
Upstairs the balconies were filled with
handsomely gowned women looking down
on the banqueters below and pointing
with interest to the white robes Of the
Moorish anvoys the red fez of the Turk.
ish envoy, Yousouf Iia Pasha, and the
ieweled cap Of Wu Ting Fang, the retir-
ing minister from China
At the speakers table were Jonkheer
3. Loudon, the minister from The Meth
erlands; Admiral Won Rooster. the per-
sonal representative of the kaiser; Adj
niral Of the Fleet Sir Edward Seymour;
His Imperial Highness Prince Kunn
Contre admiral ie pord Of the French
feet; Vice-president Sherman, Governor
Hughes, Senator Root and Justice
Brewer Of the United States supreme
court.
In their speeches were not only the
usual interesting amenities, but an ap-
probation Of the double look into his
rory afforded by the reproduction Of the
Clermont and the Half Moon. and the
flights Of Wilbur Wright yesterday after
noon over the same waters these craft
made famous.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-30
IN SIGHT OF COAL.
Montpelier Seminary Needs But $500
to Secure Pearson Gift.

Principal E. A. Bishop Of Montpelier
seminary was ia this city today on mat
ters pertaining to the raising Of bis
third Of which Is promised by pr.
D. X Pearson 81 Chicago II the school
will raise the remainder before to.inar-
row at midnight. The offer Was made
some time ago and Principal Bishop has
been busy raising the amount required
before Dr. Pearson's promise can be made
good
He stated to-day that ali but $500
Of the 100000 required as the schools
part Of the endowment has been sub
seribed, and he is hopeful Of the result
more than hopeful; we must raise the
amount he said to-day. He declared
that II would BE q serious reflection on
the state if this opportunity is let slip.
Or Bishop is looking for some contribu-
tions IN the mails Of to-day snd to-mor.
row to cut down the balance Of the re-
quired sum.
The Montpelier board Of trade Is alse
becoming interested in the affair, realiz-
ing that il viii be serious setback for
the community If the school is not en-.
dowcd 1t Is understood tnat the board
Of trade there win meet tomorrow night
for the express purpose Of deyising
means toward raising the remainder Of
the fund
Montpelier he's thus far contributed
81 900 toward the amount and Barre
has given s1s,42s # which sf2.o25 was
contributed before Pearsous offer was
announced
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-30
UNDERTAKEN ARRESTED.
Charged With Slipping Human Remains
Without q Permit.

Rutland, Sept so. George Bascomb
Of Granville n. r., an undertaken, was
arrested yesterday by Sheriff Z. G. Fish
Of West Rutland on an indieemtnt found
by the Rutland county grand jury
charging him with violation OF the
health laws Of Vermont BY shipping hu-
man remains without a permit Bas-
comb gave 500 bail to appear when
wanted
John Parks Of Well, a sexton, was
arrested recently in this same case.
Parks claims that ne received the body
from Bascomb and buried it expecting
permit from Bascomb BY tho next
mail but never received the perinit.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-30
YOUNG MAN
SELF KILLED
Henry W. Flagg Of Boston
Found Dead
FROM A BULLET WOUND
He Was 90 Years Old and the Son Of
George A. Flagg, Treasurer Of the
Calumet 8 Hecla Mining
Company.

Boston, Sept. a0.-Henry w. Flaeg
son Of George Augustus Flagg, the
treasurer Of the Calumet and Hecla
mining company, committed suicide
this morning in the bathroom at the
eompany's offices here, his body being
found with bullet wound showing
the cause Of death. The man was 81
years Of age and resided at Holliston
this state No reason for his desire to
kin himself is known among his &C.
quaintances here, according to their
statements made today.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-30
Man and &c Wars.

The appointment Of the Earl Of Sell
borne to be Knight of the Garter re-.
calls an amusing story Of the days when
In addition teo political work, he labor.
ca in the East among tile poor One 81
his duties at certain workingmans
club was TO revive subscriptions. His
name was then not known 70 most o
the men however, one OF them one
night was struck by something in Lord
Wolmer's appearance that was Lord
SeIborne's title then-and he asked the
manager Of the club for information.
Il say, who's that tall chap wot takes
the subscriptions ~ 'eThat Is Lord VOL.
mer.H The man was anaze5 "1a = a
lords be exclaimed, tbundaFstruek. p
real lordi But e never said nuthfnly
about it!p-Tit Bits.
Former Assemblyman HTafu Peoples.
who IN the seventies and eighties repre-
scented Lancaster county IN the state
legislature. now owns profitable fish
breeding farm twelve miles south Of
Lancaster He is in his 18th year, has
excellent health, and the FISH Of various
varieties respond in great numbers to
his whistle Mr. Peoples ships fish to
many states, realizing IN some speci-
mems Of gold fish prices that run as
high as S5 and S25 esch.--Scranton
Truth.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-30
$1,000 FoR BROKEN LEG.
PouItney Girl Seeks Damages From
MeryGo-Round Operator.

Rutland Sept 30.- Helen Carmody
Of Poultney young girl, has brought
suit in Rutland county court against
C. ri. Everton 81 Somerville, Mass, d
merry. .go-round operator to recover
sl 600. claiming that she fen from his
merry goround st the Fair Haven fair
and broke her right Lex. The accident
is alleged te be due TO the careless run-
ming Of the machine.
This week viii see the end Of the
civil calendar in Rutland county court
as far as the jury is concerned.