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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-10-18
THE VALUE OF THE MIDWAY" AT
FAIRS.

There is a good deal to the suggestion
Of the Fair Haven Era that @midways,"
while not adding educational strength
to vermont's fairs, are particularly val
liable in making both ends Of the annual
fair meet. But there is one educational
feature which might be stated, and that
IS the opportunity which the midway"
gives for study Of human nature. Who
has not been amused, or at least inter
ested, in studying the different charac-
teristics of the unfamiliar throng which
crowds its way into these Streets Of
fakirs, freaks and fancies? Then again
to watch the "barkerss and the tenders
Of the booths as they try TO separate
the people from 1eir eoinf There Is a
study, surely, and the knowledge which
the obseryant citizen gathers as he
watches the people coming and going
may prove valuable in giving him an in
sight into human nature, as revealed
on the midway" where the watched
are all unconscious of being watched,
The midway, too, adds sort Of spice
to the agricultural fairs Of to-day, it
must be admitted by ALL although its
value as contributing to the sum total
Of human knowledge Of potatoes,
squashes, pigs, horses and cattle is nil.
Yet, in spite Of its apparent valueless-
ness to the purpose Of showing people
how to grow bigger crops, breed better
stock and develop faster race horses, the
midway" Of the state fair, for instance,
would be missed, and the county and state
fairs would be extremely commonplace
to any except the faddish in agriculture,
without these little side attractions Of
the decent sort.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-10-18
CAREFuLNEss IN DRIVING.

The following from the Greenfield,
Mass, Gazette can be applied with good
results here in Vermont, where the au-
tomobile is becoming more and more
common on the country roads; with
the automobile growing factor along
The country roads, the drivers of car
riages must expect for their own protec-
tion to exercise greater watchfulness.
The time has gone by when one could
jog along the country road half asleep,
with eyes everywhere but on the road,
the reins loosely falling down the horses
side, and the sleepy beast taking his
own path. On frequently travelled roads
there is no knowing at what moment a
motor car may appear around turn Of
the road, and the driver Of the carriage
must accept the result of his own care
iessness if he be caught in the middle
or on the wrong side Of the road The
carelessness Of many motorists is de-
plorable and often arrogant, but drivers
Of horses are careless, too. This habit
Of inattentive driving caused many acct
dents before the automobile was dreamed
Of, and it is just as well If the horse
owner now realizes that the public high
way is no place for idle dreaming Driv-
ing is active work, requiring constant
watchfulness."
The point was illustrated by Barre
automobiles recently by an incident, in
which the slight damage done might have
been averted had there been anything
like ordinary care in driving exercised.
The automobile approached team
which was driven BY an elderly man, and
the driver did not even draw up the reins
a. the car came nearer. The auto was
stopped dead in the road fifty feet away
when It became evident to the automo.
bilist that the horse was little ner-
vous; but the horse, feeling no restraint
xhatever, started to turn around and
aded BY getting tangled in $ barbed
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-10-18
DIED AFTER PRISON BEATING.
North Carolina Stirred BY Another Homi
eide in a Jail Of That State.

Raleigh, N. G., Oct. ls.- The killing
Of convicts By state guards has become
frequent this wear and q storm Of indig-
nation is sweeping over the state. The
public was aroused again Saturday
over the news that at the state peniten-
tiary at Raleigh an autopsy was being
held By order Of the governor Of the
state on the body Of George Murphy, a
short term convict from Rowen county
who had just been killed BY guard
named Dupree.
Murphy, who was serving a term Of
only one year for minor offense. died
almost Immediately after being assault
ed BY the guard in the hospital part Of
the prison, where Murphy was confined
BY illness. He got hold of some liquor
and become partly intoxicated
The guard with three assistants went
to take the sick man to dark cell for
punishment Although Murphy was so
iii that Ne could not, walk without
crutches because he resisted the guard
struck him several blows and lie died
within ten minutes His term would
have ended in less than month
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-10-18
The Champaign Monument.

So far the Herald has seen no rea-
son, or semblance OF reason, why the
Cbamplain permanent memorial should
not be placed on Juniper Island. 1t is
true that Burlington did her part tow
ard the success Of the tercentenary,
but 50 did yergennes and Swanton,
working much harder, in proportion, for
the success Of their little shows. Let
us have the monument where all the
world may see il in passing. Rutland
Herald.
The Herald is everlastingly right
about the monument. The News has
given the reasons in full for such loca-
tion and It win be an everlasting dis
grace not TO place il on the only island
In the Lake belonging TO the National
domain; and the only island in the
lake that furnishes suitable location.
burlington News.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-10-18

The further discussion Of the age Of
candidates fcr governor Of Vermont
should be attended by the understanding
that some men at seventy are just at
the fullest Of ripened judgment, while
others at the same age are already dod-
dering in their dotage. Years alone do
not always form sure basis for judging
mans physical and mental develop
ment or decline. Many men Of seventy
are as keen mentally and as vigorous
physically as other men of sixty or even
less years So, before saying man is
too old or too young for governor Of
Vermont, one must consider not merely
the number Of his years, but the man
himself
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-10-18
TO INSPECT RAILROADS.
Public Service Commission Begins An
nual Tour This Week.

Newport Oct. IS. Rufus w. Spear,
clerk Of the public service commission,
announces the following dates for hear
ings;
At Brattleboro October 10 the COM
mission will begin the inspection of the
Central Vermont railroad covering all
roads operated BY this company.
On the afternoon Of October IS they
win begin the inspection Of the Boston
"a Maine railroad and during the week
will traverse the St. Johnsbury 81 Lake
Champlain and Canadian Pacific rail-
roads.
October % the commission win be at
Wells River to hear the petition in re-
gard to the new schedule OF the Boston
4 Baine which does not allow the Mon
treal and Boston Air line to stop at
Wells River This arrangement is very
unsatisfactory to the residents of Wells
River and those coming from points
south who desire to transfer at that
point.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-10-18

wire fence, doing slight damage to the
vehicle The driver Of the team admit.
ted that his equine never before Ind
been frightened by automobiles. Il is
probable that had he pulled the reins
taut this time the horse would have been
guided past the motor car without trou.
bic A little more attention to the horse
and less 70 the approaching automobile
win help matters good deal for the
driver
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-10-18

New York BY illness Of his mother, Mrs.
j. MI BuzzeIT.
7 Kent Norris Of Colebrook, N Il, is
visiting in town.
sIhe foot ball game scheduled here Sat.
urday between St. Anselm and Norwich
was Cancelled By ST. Anselm.
Benton Sleeper. 50 years old, died at
his home on the Cox Brook road early
Yesterday morning Of pneumonia.
The funeral Of John Carroll was large
~ attended at the Catholic church sat.
urday forenoon. Mr. Carroll had reached
the advanced age Of o. In his earlier
manhood he was peddler and had an
extensive acquaintance IN this section
Of Vermont. He died at the residence Of
his daughter, Mrs John Holland
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-10-18
Love and Folly.

'Iet him but love mel make no
conditionsn said the virgin who was
very foolish indeed.
"Ho must love for myself alonel"
said the virgin who wasn't quite so
foolish.
But the virgin who was least foolish
said: ''He must love me in spite Of
myselft'
1t il man, however, who proposes,
and he isn't So easily scared of By
foolishness as by other things. Puck.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-10-18
DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP.

Notice is hereby given that the part
nership heretofore existing between w.
r. Turney and M w. Churchill Of Gran
iteviiie. VT. under and by the name of
Turney and Churchill IS his day dis
solved, M. ~. Churchill having bought
out the interest owned by w y. Turney.
An accounts owing the said partnership
are to be paid to the said firm, under
the old name, within 90 days from date,
and all demands against said partner
ship are to be presented within that
time for payment
N. W. Churchill.
". B. Tsnney
Dated Graniteville, VI, Oct. Is, ltD9.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-10-18
EAST MONTPELIER.
Funeral Of Mrs. Philip LaPoint Was Held
Saturday Afternoon.

The funeral Of the late Mrs Philip
IaPoint Of East Montpelier was held
Saturday afternoon at st. Augustine's
church IN Montpelier, Father W.J. O'Sul-
Ivan officiating. The intefment was in
the Catholic cemetery The bearers were
Charles and John Tacy, VIII LaPoint and
Richard Coping. There were good
number Of friends present TO show their
regard To one whom all esteemed The
following is partial list Of flowers.
pillow from the family; carnations, Mr.,
and Mrs. Charles Taey, Mr. and Mrs.
John Tacy; chrysanthemums, the La
Point brothers, the neighbors; roses,
Miss Beryl Breen; wreath, Mr.. and Mrs.
Thos. Brazier; cross, Mr.. and Mrs. Ar
thur BrazieT; carnations, Mrs. Myra
Maker. Mrs. Flora Lord, Miss Fay Hay
den, and Miss Pike.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-10-18
Card Of Thanks.

We wish to thank the neighbors ant
friends who SO kindly assisted us during
the illness and death Of our wife ans
mother, also for the many beautiful
flowers sent
Philip LaPoint.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Coping,
Mary LaPoint,
VIII LaPoint.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-10-18
CURRENT COMMENT
Value Of the Midway

To the fair management there are two
views Of the midway. Most Of them will
we think agree with the Brattleboro
Phoenix that il has no educational value
but IL Is worth something to the society
in dollars and the dollars have Ia be
sought to pay premiums, stakes, etc.
Many fairs would be at loss to all its
place were It dispensed with not having
other features TO put in les place. Il
appeals to class, perhaps not the Brat
tleboro fair class, but ffequenters Of our
local fairs would not be happy unless
there was Q midway % get gay over and
to spend their money on.-Fair Haven
Era,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-10-18
You cannot Alter Yesterday.

Make to-day unregrettable BY insur-
ing your life to-day. Goth year Ma
tional Life Insurance Company, Mont
pelier, Vt. lMutuall
S, S. Ballard general agent. Mont
pelier, VI; n B. Ballard, local agent
Barre. "
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-10-18

One of the most sensible plans which
Dr.. Frederick a. Cook has made Is to
quit his Iecturing for the timebeing and
prove to the world that he really did
what he claims to have done. He can
lecture afterwards, if he proves his
statements, and get fully as big audi
ences as Peary hopes to get in his lecture
tour, which we suppose is contemplated.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-10-18
N0RTHFIELD.
Rev. G. F. Fortier Is to Be Married in
St. Adams Tomorrow.

The Rev, G. r Fortier left last even
ing for st. Adams, where he will to-
morrow be married to Miss Annie Ham
ilton. He will attend the general CON
vention Of the Uniyersalist churches at
Detroit. Mich, next week and will return
TO Mortified the first part Of November.
Prof G. " Woodbury. Of the Norwich
university faculty will conduct the SER
vices in the UniversaIist church for the
remainder Of this month.
Mrs. Jerry Dugqan is critically i'll.
William Buzzell has been called from
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-10-18
CRANITEvILLE.

Quarrymen, attention; balloting on
candidates to serve as delegates to the
Al 4. Of r. convention to be held In
Toronto, Canada, will be in Tumas' hall,
Monday, Oct IS. Ballot viii be open
from 10 o'clock p. M Every member
should scast his ballot Per order cor
responding secretary.
The ladies of the Episcopal church
win meet with Mrs j, Nj Roberts,
Graniteville, on Tuesday afternoon at
o'clock. a full attendance is desired.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-10-18

II was the base ball pole which Pitts
burg discovered, and it turned out to
be the big stick"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-10-18
The gridiron is warming.

Mr.. James J JefIries win now take up
the white mans burden--trying to lick
the black man.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-10-18
OPENING SALE
Of Winter Goods
List Of Goods Advertised Thursday, IA

Ladies Coats, Misses Coats, Children's
Coats, Ladies Dress Skirts Petticoats, Silk
Petticoats, Children's Bears<in Coats Bon
nets, FlanneIette goods, Robes, Skirts, Win
ter Underwear, FIeeced Vests, Pants, Union
Suits. Wool Underwear for Women and
Children. Ladies FIeeced Wrappers and
House Dresses, Outing. Flannel, KimonO
Flannel, Bath Robe Material.
DRESS GOODS Silks, Irish Poplins
new, for waists and dresses.
This store is full Of new things See them
New Gloves Reliable Kind Sold Here
Ladies and Misses Doe Finished Gloves,
Csc per pair.
Ladies and Misses Silk Lined Gloves,
Soc per pair.
Doe Suede Kid Bound Gloves, 75c per
pair. This Glove is imported direct for us.
Ask to see them.
Kid and Cape Gloves, all new stock and
new shades, CSC, SIPS and $l.5O.
u. Mubna Store
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-10-18

Ladies' waists, no better place TO buy
Vaughan Store.
Smyrna times., 1909-12-01
Public Sales.

"eanesday, Dec. 8-Stock and farm
ing implements of S. G. Hill on
road from Dover to Leipsic. w.
" Moore, auctioneer.
'uufsday, Dec. Stock and farm
'ng Implements of Harry j. Low
q on road from Big Oak to Bren-
'Ofd. Weldon and Goldsborough,
auctiOneers.
,lnesday, Dec. IS. Stock and
T,sfmlng implements Of Silas
thompson, near Dexter's Corner.
'.'uay, Dec. 28.-Stock and farm
~g implements Of Lewis G. Knott
~ the McCaulley Farm between
-O'iett's Corner and Hazel's Cor-
~ near Colts, Md. John L.
esmans, auctioneer.
'soay, Dec. 30. Stock and farm
y Implements Of Alyan Allen at
uole Alley School House. We'll
and Goldaborough, auctioneers.
Smyrna times., 1909-12-01
Miss Bessie Doughten Weds
WORLDS TEMPERANCE DAY
Observed BY Asbury M. E. Church Ep-
worth League With Program.

Observed BY AsburY M. E. Church Ep-
worth League With Program.
In harmony with the world wide
observance of last Sunday as Temper
ance Sunday, the early evening meet
ing of the Epworth League of the
Asbury M. E. Church led by Mrs.
Kate E. Smithers, was devoted to the
consideration of Abstinence and
Strength. based upon the Scripture
lessons found in Daniel l, SIG and |
Corinthians g, 25-29. In addition to
the remarks by Mrs. Smithers selec-
tion from an able article entitled.
Distinctions to the Prohibition of
the Liquor Traffic, were read respec-
lively by j. Offley Winford, John
Postles and Warner Price and music
was interspersed with the entire pro-
gram. Altogether the meeting was
an impressive one and was marked by
the attendance of young people.
Smyrna times., 1909-12-01

Company Formed to Build AeropIanes
A company, which announces that
it will be able to deliver Wright
aeroplanes to anybody the first of next
May has been formed in New York.
Behind it are Cornelius Vanderbilt,
Theodore P. Shonts, Allan A. Ryan,
Morton F. Plant. Howard Gould, An
drew Freedman. Robert J. Collier, Au-
gust Belmont, Edward J. Berwind and
Russell A. Alger. The company is
capitalized at a million.
Smyrna times., 1909-12-01

Because of the inclement weather
ne committee in charge of the Dover
carnival decided to postpone the eel
soration until next Spring, when a
'nree days. celebration will be pre-
pared for. The weather only was the
Interruption Thursday as the commit
ee had as blended program. The COM
alttee 'phoned to all boints notifying
We people of the postponement.
Smyrna times., 1909-12-01

Next Thursday, December 9, the
Club women will hold Bazaar at the
Club House from three until nine p.
N. All sorts of beautiful and useful
articles suitable for Christmas pres
ents will be offered for sale, A supper
consisting Of chicken salad, oysters,
biscuits and coffee will be served for
q cents. Home made ices and cake
and candies will be on sale also.
Smyrna times., 1909-12-01
NO GOD. LIQUOR AFTER JAN.
New Law Passed BY Last Congress
Will Soon Go Into Effect.

Tardy recognition for the New
Years resolution, "Not to drink
another DROP" has come from Con-
eress. but it is confined as yet to the
"dry'' States. 1t gives the man who
depends upon the express company for
his ''red liquor" a distinct advan-
tage over his competitor in the "reso-
luton" business, but law experts
affirm that it is not in this respect
class legislation. Upon January /,
1910, there goes into effect new
criminal code. 1t was passed upon
by Congress during a stolen moment
from the tariff consideration of the
extra session, and Legislators who
have not before had time to read 1t
are likely to have their attention
called to its provisions in demaad
for an explanation" which Will
make the Nicaraguan crisis sound like
a fairy tale The prohibition people
hope that It will put a crimp in the
practice of shipping liquor &C. 0.
D. into prohibition States and cut
off that last source Of supply, which
had been regarded as inviolable.
Smyrna times., 1909-12-01
WANTED.

Two Girls IA to 16 years of age to work
on button sewing machine.
Apply at Underwear Factory,
CHAS. p. THORNLEY,,
Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1909-12-01

High class dental work at moderate
prices-Dr. Church, Smyrna, Tues
day and Friday. Estimates free.
Smyrna times., 1909-12-01
WEDDINGS OF LOCAL INTEREST
"iss Bessie Doughten Becomes the
Bride of Harvey Gray of Clayton.
Other Down State Weddings.
Wedding Surprise at Milford.


Other Down State WeddI Ines.
Wedding Surprise at Milford.
The younger set of Milford's So
clety had a surprise few davs ago.
when the parents of Miss Edith M.
Evans, youngest daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel C. Evans, and Simeon
Pennewlll Richardson, only son of
Mr.. and Mrs. William H. Richardson.
announced that the couple had been
married for more than a month.
The wedding took place while thew
were on visit to Baltimore, on Oc-
tober 27, they were on an automobile
party and when Ellicott city was
reached they decided to go to the
home of Rev. Vernon Ridgley and
get married.
A quiet Thanksgiving morning
wedding in Dover was that of Miss
Minnie Lee Taylor to William
Lincoln Clayton. Miss Taylor was
attired in travelling costume when
the ceremony was performed, at the
residence of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. L. W. Taylor, on Governors
Avenue. The Rev. Joseph Brown
Turner performed the ceremony.
The bridegroom and bride left on the
noon train for Old Point Comfort.
Foard-Naudain Nuptials, Odessa.
Mr.. Thomas Foard, of Trenton, N.
j., and Miss Ruth Naudain, of Odes-
sa, were quietly married at the home
of the bride at 8 O'Clock Wednesday
evening. The ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev. D. J. Givan. in
the presence of the relatives and a
few invited guests. After congratu-
lations, the bridal party and their
guests were invited to the dining
room where supper was served. Mr..
and Mrs. Foard will reside in Tren-
ton, N. j., where the groom is en-
gagged in contracting and building.
Mullin-Spear Wedding, Middletown. /
Mr.. Charles Mullin, of near Mid
dletown, and Miss Mary Spear, of
Bohemia Bridge, were quietly mar
RED by Father G. A. Crawley at two
O'Clock Wednesday after noon, at St.
Joseph's Rectory in the presence of
the immediate families of the con-
tracing parties and few invited
friends. Mr.. and Mrs. Mullin left on
the 4.l6 north bound train on their
wedding trip:
Miss Bessie Doughten Weds
Harvey s. Gray, of Clayton, and
Miss Elizabeth N. Doughten, of
Smyrna, were married by the Rev.
George L. Wolfe, in Wilmington, on
November 5. The couple had intend
ed to keep their wedding a secret for
a year but the news leaked out. They
left last week for a trip to Washing
ton, D. c. The bride is the daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. William J. Dough-
ten, of Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1909-12-01

snOrI Items OF General Interest Gatberea
During the Week.
Smyrna times., 1909-12-01

Go to Shapley's for shaving, hair
cutting, shampoong and maassageng
Smyrna times., 1909-12-01
SMYRNA AND VICINITY.

snOrl Items OF General Interest Gathered
During the Week.
Go to Shapley's for shaving, hair
cutting, shampoong and maassageng
High class dental work at moderate
prices-Dr. Church, Smyrna, Tues
day and Friday. Estimates free.
Wanted-All kinds of country pro-
duce.-Gunning's, Odd Fellows Hall.
Positively painless extracting at
Dr. Church's dental parlors, Smyr-
ma, Tuesday and Friday.
Chickens fed the right kind of feed
will lay sc cent eggs. Hirons Den
ney has special feed for sale. Try it.
The Ladies' Mite Society will meet
Saturday evening, December A, at
73O o'clock. Sec.
l extract free When best plates are
ordered at DIR. Church's, Smyrna,
Tuesday and Friday.
James Parker, of Leipsic, has been
appointed bridge tender of the bridge
recently built by Canton Bridge Co.
See new Christmas advertisements
of A. T. Johnson, jeweler, Mrs. E.
K. Boehmler, Mrs. Mary C. Ross,
Mrs. C. A. Winford, ]. E. DeFord,
Cooper's Store and Alfred Tilghman.
Rev. DR.. John D. Martin, Super
intendent M. E. Hospital, Philadel-
phia, preached two fine sermons at
Asbury M. E. Church, Sunday, and
raised over $50 for his hospital.
Smyrna Benevolent Society will
meet at the home of the President,
Monday evening, December 6, at z
o'clock. A full attendace is desired
as it is the election of officers. Sec.
Mrs. Mary C. Ross, Mr.. James T.
Burrows and Mrs. Avis Megonigal
attended the funeral of their uncle,
Mr.. Joseph Roe, at Middletown, on
Sunday.
!, The regular meeting of the Womans
Foreign Missionary Society of the
Asbury M. E. Church will be held at
the home of Mrs. Mary E. Voshell to-
morrow, Thursday, afternoon Decem-
Der 2, at half past two O'Clock. Sec.
Thanksgiving passed off quietly
in Smyrna and on account of the in
clement weather outdoor sports were
"called off,. This was a disappoint-
ment to gunners. The small boy,
however, found pleasure in shedding,
the first snow on Thanksgiving Day
for several years. The snow melted
rapidly and by night was nearly gone.
Family dinners featured the day.
The Rev. J. Edgar Franklin, of
Wilmington, Delaware. who so much
pleased our people with his fine SER
mon two weeks ago in the Presbyter-
ian Church, will again occupy the
pulpit on next Sunday morning and
evening. Sunday School following
the morning service. Topic, "Paul
on the Grace of Giving" II Cor. 8:
lis.
Next Thursday, December 9, the
Club women will hold Bazaar at the
Club House from three until nine p.
N. All sorts of beautiful and useful
articles suitable for Christmas pres
ents will be offered for sale, A supper
consisting of chicken salad, oysters,
biscuits and coffee will be served for
. cents. Home made ices and cake
and candies will be on sale also.
Because of the inclement weather
a.
Smyrna times., 1909-12-01

Wanted-All kinds of country pro-
duce. Cunning Odd Fellows Hall.
Smyrna times., 1909-12-01

Positively painless extracting at
DR.. Church's dental parlors, Smyr-
ma, Tuesday and Friday.
Smyrna times., 1909-12-01

The Rev. ]. Edgar Franklin, of
Wilmington, Delaware. who so much
pleased our people with his fine SER
mon two weeks ago in the Presbyter-
ian Church. will again occupy the
pulpit on next Sunday morning and
evening. Sunday School following
the morning service. Topic, paul
on the Grace of Giving" II Cor. g.:
LIS.