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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-08-06
OGDEN PLUMES TO
GREET VISITORS
Civ Being GaiIy Decorated in
Anticipation of Big G. A.
R. Crowds.
"DETAILS ARE WORKED OUT
PLANS FOR SPECIAL TRAIN ON
PARADE DAY COMPLETED.
"DETAILS ARE WORKED OUT

Arrangements for the entertainment OF
,bs G. a. r. visitors are about complete
d, Ogden. and already the city begins to
lake Oh q holiday appearance. The union
5srot IS being most BEAUTIFULLY decorated
M depot has been painted and is in first
las condition. The grounds around it
srs more beautiful than ever, and. as this
4 the first stopping place Of the veterans
h Utah they viii get a decidedly good
impression Of the state from the appear
sress around the station Arrangements
AVE been completed to light the princi-
nj business streets through encampment
week with strands OF electric lights Of
rari0us cOlOrs. The city hall, which Is
m be- the q. A r. headquarters during
f5e week. has been placed in the hands
nj the decorators. Two arches are to be
rTa.ed at the main entrances of the
grounds and flags and cOlored lights are
10 be used.
The business houses are decorating their
rlacas and last night the theatres were
bright with red, white and blue lights.
The committee is unceasing in its efforts
TO have the merchants and also private
residences to decorate and accOmmoda-
lions for all visitors have been secured
in the best homes in Ogden.
Details Of Program.
The executive committee held a meet
Ing at the Weber club last night and
worked out all the details or the pro-
gram for next week A committee of
Spanish War veterans, composed OF Rev.
g. W. AIcCreery, Edward Hanson and z.
A. GrandpTey, appeared before the com
mittee and asked permission to fire a
salute for Commander-in-Chief Nevius
when he arrives in Ogden Saturday after
noon Consent was gladly given.
The offer Of the Spanish War Veter-
ans and the ladies of the organization to
sct as guides was accepted, and they
were also invited to accompany the Dix
Logan post to Salt Lake on the special
train next Wednesday.
It was announced that all arrangements
for the special train had been completed;
that it would leave ogden at s o'clock
Wednesday, morning and leave Salt Lake
City at II o'clock in the evening for the
return trip. Tickets will be placed on
sale at j. s Lewis store on Monday. It
was also announced that the Confederate
veterans. of whom there are quite a num-
Der in Ogden had been invited by the
DiX-LOgan post to accompany them on
the special train.
6 II. Browne was authorized to install
a number Of barrels along the north side
of City Hall park to accommodate the
crowds with drinking water. The plan
was discussed for registering all visit
Us from the various places and the en-
lsrtaiument committee was authorized to
make arrangements for the registration
The executive committee accepted the in
uta-i0u from the DiX-LOgan post to ac-
company il to Salt Lake city on the
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-08-06

IF SALT LAKERS knew how delight
fully pleasant and beautifully situated
is Upper Falls, we would be crowded.
No mosquitoes. Home cooking. Pop-
ular prices. The ONLY RESORT in
Provo canyon. Owned and managed
bv eastern people.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-08-06
6. 4. B. DaiIy Oqden Exeursion.

One dollar round trip salt Lake to
Ogden. daily, Aug. to Is. inclusive. via
Bamberger Line. Return limit Aug.
II. Sixteen trains daily.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-08-06
Ogden News

osfioe-41O Twenty-fifth street.
-,-.,,1a+lou Department. S65 twenty
OF fifth Street
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-08-06

ogden, Friday, August 6.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04

told in the Putnam news of today, was
in Danielson Monday evening, and left
here on the last through north bound
car.
Were Passengers en- Steamship st.
Louis.
There were six passengers for DAN
ielson on the American liner st. Louis,
which was recently disabled on its
trip from Liverpool to New York. The
passengers mentioned arrived in Dam
ielson Wednesday morning. They were
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Beaney and their four
children, who have come here from
England to make their home. George
Beaney of the West Side is a brother
of the newly arrived Mr.. Beaney.
Will Read Lincoln Letter.
At the Congregational church next
Sunday Henry M. Danielson will read
manuscript letter of Abraham Lin
coin s, relative to an appointment which
he was about to recommend in Con-
necticut
Norwich Auctioneer at Brooklyn Farm.
One of the largest auction sales held
in Windham county recently was that
at the farm of jeremiah McGrath, in
the town of Brooklyn, Tuesday, when
80 head of cattle, four horses and
fine equipment of farming machinery,
tools and dairy utensils were sold. The
sale continued from a. m. until after
dark and lanterns were in use when
the sale was concluded. Upwards of
two hundred were present during the
day. Good prices were obtained. w.
b. Wilcox of Norwich was the auc-
tioneer.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04
WILLiMANTlC.
Children of Mary Give, Historic Drama
With Much Ability.

WIN Much Ability.
st. Mary's hall was well filed on
Wednesday evening at the presenta-
ton Of "Jephtha's Daughter" a drama
in three acts. by the members of the
Children of Mary, under the direction
of the Sisters of st. Mary's parish.
The proceeds of the entertainment
go towards defraying the expenses OF
the church.
The cast Of characters was as fol-
lows Jephthas daughter Seia, Miss
j Berger; Seia's nurse, Miss Z. Les
sard; daughters companions, Misses
/. Lessa<d, II. Berger, NJ. st. Laurent.
D. Cole, A. Lise, A. Gervais. f. Beau
dry (Miss F. Beaudry is also daughter
of Jephthas sister, Mahala, who was
Hiss J. Archambeault); Rachel, a
young princess from Judea, Miss A.
Roy; Jewish maids, Misses 4. Lord
and F. ChiCoine: the Jewish women
with little girls, Miss Parent. Miss NJ.
Bachand, Miss c. Lessard Miss J..
Roy, Miss e. Paulhus, r. Roy. Irene
Parent / Pepin, Isabelle Parent, D.
D'Armour, c. LaFleur. A. Boudreau.
The members Of the cast interpreted
their respective parts with ability and
deserved the applause they were ac-
corded. Much Of the credit for the sue
cess Of the affair is due the Sisters
of st. Mary's parish, who directed the
preparation Of the details for the dra-
ma.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04

the following report was submitted
by the secretary and treasurer:
Butter made and sold. 57,7S3 pounds;
gross income, $1S,493.10; total ex-
penses, $3,46S.07; net income, $15.O25.-
O3; amount received for cream, S456.-
rs; amount received for buttermilk,
S32e.7s; average price for butter fat
SO.sc pound; average price for butter
32c pound.
The election Of officers resulted as
follows: President Edward A. Geer;
first director, G. A. Geisthardt; second
director. F. B. Terry; third director.
E. G. Starkweather; fourth director,
S. G. Norman; NTH director, ). L.
Geer; inspector. 8. G. Norman; audi
tors, E. G. Starkweather, d. Tracy.
First board of directors. G.. II. Ross,
president, Joseph Rood. Henry Lyon.
Simon Brewster, George B. Dawley,
c. H. Standish, C. c. Palmer. A. A.
Adams, G. L. Carew, A. NJ. Brown. c.
w. Wilkinson.
The sales of buttermilk and cream
were much larger than in previous
years. There Is a greater demand for
print butter. Notwithstanding the high
price. The creamery was honored by
a diploma for best butter exhibited at
the Connecticut state fair in 1908 and
was also the winner Of first money on
granula butter as we'll as several 9TH
er prizes at the recent dairymen's as
ISOLATION meeting at Hartford.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04
NAM.
Sudden Death of Ex-Mayor William
r. Barber-Common Council Fixes
PoIicemen's Tenure of office-Fu-
neral of Samuel X. SPauiding-
Death of Frank Burgess.

Ex-Mayor William r. Barber died
suddenly at his home on School street
shortly after noon, Wednesday. He
had complained of feeling i'll a short
time before and was resting on a
couch when the end came. His death
was entirely unexpected and the an
nouncement was received with great
surprise and many expressions Of
sorrow. Mr.. Barber was one Of the
most prominent citizens of Putnam.
identified with many important in
terests. He was born in Thompson,
Conn.,, May g. 1850. the first child Of
Joseph r. and Judith perry Barber.
When he was three years Of age his
parents removed to oxford, Mass,
where his father had charge of the
town farm. In 1857 the family moved
to Woodstock where his education was
brought to a completion at the his
toric academy fitting himself there for
the successful teacher that he after
ward became. Thompson, Woodstock.
Eastford, and Putnam were the scenes
Of his educational labors, takin~ the
position of principal of the Fifth dis
trict graded grammar school in this
city after six years of teaching in the
places mentioned.
While in Woodstock he held the Of
fees Of secretary, treasurer and trus-
tee of the woodstock academy and
continued to hold them for many
years. He was also superintendent Of
the West woodstock Sunday school
for about six years. He became a
resident of Putnam in 1880 and for the
following four years was principal of
the Fifth district. now the Israel Put
nam school. Active business, however,
attracted him from school work and
when the Putnam Foundry and Ma
chine company was formed in 1884
he became one of the stockholders.
serving also as secretary and treas
urer of the organization. After year
of service he was appointed manager
and later became superintendent and
finally became general manager. an
Office to which he was recently re-
elected. To Mr.. BARRIERS executive
ability is due in a great degree the
continued success that has come to
the industry.
In politics he was a republican and
was honored by his party by election
to the most important offices in the
gift of the town and city. He served
in two sessions, commencing in 1895,
as a representative from Putnam H.
the general assembly, and in 1902 was
elected mayor, serving for two years
during which the affairs Of the city
were well managed. During the early
years of his residence In Putnam he
became a member of the fire depart
ment and became second assistant to
the chief. Aside from his connection
with the Putnam Foundry and Ma
chine company, which occupied the
greater part of the time Mr. BARRIERS
services were much sought after in
business and public affairs. He was
a member of the school board. a men,
Der of the Joint committee recently
appointed to confer and recommend
in regard to changes at the high school
or building a new structure, an officer
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04
COMMON COUNCIL
Makes Term of Policemen Dependent
Upon Good Behavior.

The regular monthly meeting of the
common council for February was pre-
sided over by Mayor John ]. McGarry
lin. Hawkins, Brodeur, Miner, Dumas
and Larue present. The records of
the January meeting were read and
approved and the police report was
read and ordered filed. The matter of
purchasing chairs for the city court
room and the request of Mrs. Mar
garet O'Leary for an advance of rent
for the city court room was referred
to the city property committee. The
request of Augustus I. Morse for bet
ter lighting on Sunnyside street was
referred to the street lights commit
tee. The regular monthly bills report
ed favorably by the finance commit
tee, were ordered paid. 1t was voted
that the city clerk be authorized to
prepare and have printed 500 copies
of the annual reports of the city of
81, 1908, and that the printing con-
tract be let to the lowest bidder. It
was voted that the clerk be authorized
to advertise for sealed bids to carry
prisoners from this city to the Jail
in Brooklyn. The clerk was also au-
thorized to get sealed bids for the
feeding of the city prisoners. On mo-
ton of Alderman Smith it was voted
to seek the following amendments to
the city charter from the legislature:
That each officer and member Of the
regular police force of the city of
Putnam, when appointed, shall hold
office during good behavior and eff
cheney, and until, after notice and
hearing on charges preferred in writ
ing against which charges the officer
shall have an opportunity to defend.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
Annual Roll Call Held on Wednesday
Evening.


The annual roll call OF the Congre-
gational church was held on We'd
nesday evening In the church vestry
at half past seven, To the roll call
the members responded either in per-
son or by letter. A pleasing pro-
gramms followed. including an instru-
mental duet, The Golden Star Galop,
by Misses Marian Paul and Dorothy
Burleson, solo. The Sands o. Dee, by
Shepard Brown; reading. Our Greed,
Mrs. Z. H. Hiscox; solo, This Is the
Hour. by Mrs. +. S. Leonard; remarks
by DR.. w. II. Cane; solo, Mary. by
Walter Marshall; reading, Lasca, by
Mrs. z. A. Faust; solo. Ring On. Sweet
Angelus, by Miss Mabel Young. and a
reading by ]. A Owen. Each num-
Der was listened to with great inter-
est. A social time followed and closed
an enjoyable evening.
Sleighride to Norwich.
About twenty-five jolly girls Of Jew
EFT City went on a sleighing party to
Norwich Tuesday evening, lingering
there long enough to have refresh
ments and test the coasting on Broad
way.
There will be an anniversary mass
for Timothy Foley. Jr., today (Thurs-
day) at st. Mary's church.
Miss Delphine Beauregard is in
willimantic visiting her mother.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04

Putnam postofice; Miss Marjorie Bur-
CESS of Putnam and Roy Burgess of
Worcester.
Various Items.
Mrs. Frank f. Russell Of Grove
street pleasantly entertained the
Roundabout club Monday afternoon.
Elk Representative Z. NJ. Wheaton
is confined to his home in Prospect
street with a severe attack of grip
H. S. Cowell, principal of Cushing
academy, Ashburnham. Mass, is to
occupy the pulpit in the Congrega-
tional church next Sunday. Mr.. Cow
ell will be the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs.
S. NJ. Wheelock of Church street dur
ing his stay in this city
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04


Mrs. Alfred [. Reed will go to East
Hartford today CThursday) to visit rel
atives.
Miss Clara Paradis of North Gros-
venordale is the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Pierre Boulaine.
Miss Ada Clark is visiting relatives
in Providence.
Miss D. E. Jette has recently been
the guest Of relatives in Woonsocket.
William Marland was in Webster on
Wednesday.
Rev. w II. Davis has returned from
a visit in Philadelphia.
Benoni Mennier Will leave today for
a short. visit with relatives in Can
ada.
Miss Eva Galichant of the West
Side, who is suffering from a mental
trouble. will be taken to Canada today
for treatment.
c. A. Potter attended the funeral Of
Samuel K. Spaulding at Putnam We'd
nesday afternoon.
Cottage Meetings.
Rev. d. J Nelly has arranged to COM
duct a series of cottage meetings at
Elmville. The meeting this week was
held Tuesday evening at the home Of
Mrs. Osborne CaswelL
II Inch Ice.
ii. >. FRANKLIN Is harvesting ice
measuring II inches from the pond at
the Fall Brook dam, near the Green
Hollow road.
Addition to Church Membership.
Several members will be received
into the Methodist Episcopal church
at the service Sunday morning.
Letters from persons desiring mem
bership in the First Baptist church
will be read at the covenant meeting
this Thursday evening.
New Looms for Quinebaug Company.
Draper looms to the number of $50
are expected to arrive here soon for
installation in the mill of the Quine-
baug company.
Walter Bradley Tripp Pleased Audience
Walter Bradley Trip of Boston.
reader, gave the fourth in the series Of
the Young Peoples course of enter
tainments in the Town hall Wednesday
evening. Mr.. Trip gave some excel
lent representations.
Art Club Meeting.
The members of the Ladies' Art club
were entertained at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Marcus Wood Wednesday
afternoon.
At a meeting Of the directors of the
Phoenix Building company, held We'd
nesday, Judge Arthur G.. Bill was
elected president, to fill the vacancy
caused by the death of Erastus w
Scott
James Cor Minis Of Webster. who
was found dead near Wilsonvllle, as
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04
TOPICS AND LEADERS
For c. E.sSociety During the Present
Month.


The topics and leaders for the meet
ings of the Y. P. S. c. E. during Feb
ruary and March win be as follows:
World over c. E. Day. Miss Mabel e.
Bates.
Feb. 21-Life Lessons from Job,
Lindley Cain
Feb. 24-Pilgrim's Progress, the
Slough of Despond, Alvin Martin.
Feb. 2S-Home Missions-Present
Day Pioneers Miss Alice Fuller.
March Life Lessons-Psalms,
Harold Corbln.
March 14-What Are Our Liquor
Laws and How Are They Enforced ?
Howard Bradford.
March 21-Pilgrim's III. Progress
Wicket Gate, Miss Freddie Randell.
March 2S-Great Missionary Books
Home and Foreign, Miss Marv L.
Daniels.
April 4-Life Lessons-Proverbs.
John Warner.
Rheumatism Affects Eyes.
Mrs. Stubbert, wife Of Rev. r.
Stubbert of Sunnyside street, is suf-
fering from serious attack of
rheumatism in her eyes.
Indian Missions the Topic.
An interesting meeting of the Wo-
mans Missionary society Of the Sec
ond Congregational church was held
with Mrs. C. NJ. Elliott of South Main
street Tuesday afternoon. Owing to
the absence of the president the open
ing exercises were conducted by the
vice president, Mrs. H. ]. Thayer, and
Several papers of interest were read
upon the work among the Indians.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04
Willimantic, DanieIson and Putnam

OF the Woodstock agricultural society.
a director of the First National bank,
and was at one time president of the
Putnam Theft Detecting society. Mr..
Barber was an active member of the
Congregational church. He was IL
lated with Israel Putnam lode' D.
o. F., the Masonic frat =,
knights of Pythias, Golden Crosa I'D
Royal Arcanum His death marks
the end of a life of extraordinary en-
deavor and inestimable usefulness.
His was the highest type of CITIZEN
ship and Putnam is deeply sensible of
the loss sustained. Mr.. Barber is
survived by his wife and two chill
dren.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04
Noted About Town.

The Alert hose company and the
Excelsior Hook and Ladder company
have voted to purchase blocks Of 90
and IS seats for the Cyclers min
strels.
Trusting circle of the Kings
Daughters will meet at the home of
Mrs. A. J. Bowen, Prospect street,
Friday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. J. Daniels of Put
nam were recent guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. II. n. Fem of Windham street.
Frank L. Powell went to Hartford
Wednesday afternoon to drive a three
cylinder car to this city that has been
purchased by W. H. Latham.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04
Brown and Hendeok to Wrestle.

Another wrestling match has been
arranged between Young Brown Of
Springfield. Mass, and Young Hen
deck. the exceptionally clever Greek
who resides in this city. The pair are
pretty evenly matched as to weight
Young Brown tipping the scales at
1913 and the Willimantic man at 1875
Abe Robarge viii referee and the
match will take place in the new ar
mory hall on Valley street next week
1t is said that an interesting prelimi-
nary win be slated for a curtain rails
er, but it is not now known who the
contestants viii be.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04
ENNIS FARM SOLD
To Michigan Man, Who Will Raise Hay
on Its 800 Acres.

A. A. Ennis has sold his farm on
Woodstock Hill. In the town of Brook
Ign, to c. H. Burton. The farm is one
of the finest in this section, and has
been in the Ennis family for many
years. The stock is to be disposed Of
during this month. The new purchas-
er comes to Brooklyn from Bear Lake,
Mich, where he has been a successful
farmer. His new purchase contains
324 acres Of fine land, and much of it
will be devoted to hay crops. Mr.. Bun
ton n&ised great quantities of hay on
his Michigan farm, and it brought less
than half the amount that can be OBJ
tanned for hay in the local market. and
Mr.. Bunton believes that his success
here will be far ahead Of that In the
west.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04
2.eae Acres in sinaIe Traet.

William K. Pike has just compelled
the survey Of a tract of land in the
towns Of Thompson, Eastford and
POmfret. The tract is owned by DR..
F. G. Goodridge of Pomfret, and con-
tains 2, % acres of land, mostly wood
ed. 1t Is, perhaps, the largest single
tract owned in this section, and will
be used in part as a game preserve.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04
Judae RusseII Not a candidate.
FORTY PRESENT
At D. A. R. Whist, Held at Home of
Mrs. Vaughan.

A whist given by Elizabeth Porter
Putnam chapter. D. A. R., at the home
of Mrs. George A. Vaughan in Church
street Wednesday afternoon was at
tended by forty ladies. Whist was
enjoyed from three to five o'clock.
The proceeds were for the Old ceme-
terry fund. The arrangements were
in charge of Mrs. Vaughan, Mrs. S.
Nikoloff and Miss Ellen Wheelock.
City Notes.
Mrs. A. W. Macdonald Of Prospect
street is the guest of her daughter
Mrs. william Holmes in Westerly. RI
G. A. Hammond has returned from
a brief stay in New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Burgess of Wor-
cester are guests of local relatives.
Poor leighing-Party Postponed.
The members of the Junior Christian
Endeavor society of the Second Con-
gregational church We're disappointed
Wednesday afternoon when it was de-
cided to postpone their sleigh ride be-
cause of the poor sleighing on the out
skirts of the town.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04
UNDER Is YEARS OF AGE

he shall be removed or expelled by
the common council for cause, Of
which cause said common council shall
be sole judge.
The meeting adjourned until Feb
ruary %, when the annual appropri-
atoms for the various city departments
will be made.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04
To Visit Southland.

Mr.. and Mrs. J. O'Sullivan. with Mr..
O'Sullivan's sister, Mrs. Ann Murphy,
and Miss Annie c. Reagan are to leave
next Monday for a southern trip. They
viii stop at Washington, Savannah,
and go as far south as St. Augustine,
Fla. and expect to return home about
the middle Of March.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04
Attended Library Association Meeting

Mrs. Belle B. Rlggleman, librarian
of the Willimantic public library. at
tended the annual meeting of the Con-
necticut library association at Yale
university, New Haven, Wednesday.
President Hadley of Yale was the prin-
cipal speaker, delivering an address on
The Library and the Modern Univer-
sity.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04
Captain Ashton to Remain.

Capt. Eugene Ashton, who some
time since contemplated relinQuish-
ing the command Of Company L. First
infantry, C. n. G., has concluded to
remain at the head of the company.
which is in good condition.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04
storrs students 10 compets.

The students from the Connecticut
agricultural college who are to COM
pete in the speaking contest at the
Methodist church Friday evening are
Messrs. Mccain, Williams, Hatfield,
Roth, Forbush, Smith and Brundage.
These judges have been secured
Rev. William 5. Beard. Albert N. Col
grove and George E. Hinman.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04

DR.. Carroll =. Adams Of Bridgeport
has been appointed trustee Of the es-
tate of the late Isabella s. Adams, in
place Of John G.. Mitchell deceased.
Judge James A. Shea Of the local pro-
bate court made the appointment.