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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1909-06-03
1puRuM BREAD DAY" PLANNED.

Charles Cristadors, a former resi-
dent Of the Dakotas, in communica-
ton to the Aberdeen News. suggests
that the people Of the two states unite
In "durum bread day. in emulation
Of CALIFORNIA; "raisin day." on which
occasion the poole OF the two states
should endeavor to boost public in
terest In durum wheat by eating the
products Of that variety Of cereal ex-
Dlusively. Mr. Cristadors suggests
Aug. ! n "durum bread day"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1909-06-03
Very Marrow Escape

M. C. Baird, a well known resident
OF Scotland, had a narrow escape
from death while leading his horses
to a pasture near town. In some man.
ner he got the picket rope with which
he was leading the horses around his
left wrist, when the animals became
frightened and ran. Baird was thrown
to the ground and was dragged a con
siderable distance before he succeed
ed in releasing himself. He was
thought to be dead when passersby
rushed to his assistance. However
he will recover. though badly bruised
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1909-06-03
State News of Interest
HOW TWINE is MANUFACTURED.
something About the Process by
Which the Product 10 Turned Out at
pAnifa ~ i.r.,

Something About the Process by
which the Product 10 Turned Out at
Penitentiary.
The Irvine factory at the state peni-
:entiary is running every day at about
half Its capacity, the output being
limited by the number Of skilled la
oorers that are available to work in
The new plant. New men are being
broken in, and when there are enough
to run the plant to its full capacity
i've tons Of Irvine will be turned out
every day. At present the plant Is
turning out $500 pounds of Irvine
day.
The building in which the plant is
located is substantially built. contain
Ing two stories and a boiler room
basement. The boilers have capacity
Tor furnishing power, heat and light
for the entire penitentiary, and the
old power house will be discontinued.
At the present time, however, electric
power is used from the Sioux Falls
Light and Power company. but when
the plant is running to its full capac-
lty and the buildings have to be heat
ed the big 225 horse power Corliss
engine will be started up and the
plant will produce its own power.
Irvine is made from two classes Of
raw material. manila and sisal. This
fiber is shipped in bulk and runs
through nine machines before it is
ready for the weaving room. These
machines break and comb the fiber
and reduce 1t to the proper size to
weave into the Irvine. 1t then goes
into the weaving room, where the
process is very simple, consisting SIM
ply in twisting the strands of fiber
into twine There are fifty spinning
machines on the upper floor of the
plant.
The manila fiber is superior to the
sisal. but the latter is popular among
farmers who imagine that 1t is not at
tackled SO readily by crickets. 1t Is .
coarser Irvine and makes 500 feet OF
Irvine to the pound, while the manila
makes $50 feet to the pound. The
manila comes from the Philippines
and the sisal from Yucatan.
Under the law the warden may sell
the Irvine to dealers after the first OF
May, but there is nothing to prevent
him selling direct to consumers at any
time. After June Is he can close out
all Irvine on hand to any resident Of
the state. Prices are as follows:
Standard, 500 feet to pound. Z cents:
white sisal, 500 feet to pound, 7
cents; standard manila. $50 feet to
pound, s cents; manila, 500 feet to
pound, 9 cents; pure manila, $50 feet
to pound, 10 IA cents.
From these prices q quarter Of q
cent is deducted for sales In carload
lots.
The Irvine plant is provided with an
automatic sprinkling fire extinguisher
which reduces the danger OF fire so
that it pays for itself in less cost of
fire insurance in a few years. When
the temperature in the room is at a
certain height. the water Is automatic
ally released and sprinkles everything
near.
The shirt factory is running smooth
" and turning out q large output ev-
cry day. There are ninety-four men
am ployed In the shirt factory.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1909-06-03
INDIANS BUY AUTOMOBILES.
Mixed 1ioods Of Reseravtlonn Catcl
the Fever.

Mixed Bloods Of Reservation Catch
the Fever.
The automobile fever has struck
the residents Of the Cheyenne River
Indian reservation, and q number OF
the mixed bloods are investing in gas
wagons with which to do their travel
ing. This contract must be jar to
the few old time Indians yet left on
that reservation. Then to further en-
phasize the changed conditions num-
Der of the younger Indians are taking
to the camera and the typewriter, and
the Indian ways" of today stand out
In startling contrast to their ways oil
even a quarter of century ago when
the white man first came to this part
Of the state let alone to older and
more primitive days.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1909-06-03
RESUME MINING OF TIN ORE.

ren-Year Fight Between Stockholders
OF South Dakota Company Ended.
Through the dissolution of the re-
ownership an actual agreement be-
tween the long contending English
and American factions In the COM
pany, and the settling of back debts
and litigation, the ten-year fight over
The property Of the famous Harvey
Peak Tin Mining company, at Hill
City in Pennington county, has come
% an end. Furthermore, negotiations
have reached q stage where the posi-
tive statement can be made that op.
erations are to be resumed almost i'm
mediately, and If the preliminary work
proves satisfactory, there is an unlim-
tied amount Of capital behind the re-
organized company to carry Its opera
lions to successful termination.
After acquiring their property at
Hill City and starting operations on
what looked to be favorable ground,
extravaganza and poor judgment in
management brought about dissatis-
faction that was not lessened by the
continued expenditure without results
Of marketable tin. Englishmen Of
means had been induced to invest in
the company and the cry was set up
that the Americans were putting the
English money into hole in the
ground. Before the work accom-
plished had reached a stage where
good opinions Of the ground would be
justified the property went into the
hands Of DR.. A. r. Ladoux, mining
expert Of New York, who was appoint
ed receiver, and there 1t has remained
until the present time.
Now all the interests have gotten
together and agreed upon a policy for
prospecting, and then, If warranted.
development on a large scale. The
details Of the reorganization have not
been made public.
The Harvey Peak ground consists OF
about seventy-five claims, many OF
which have been more or lees pros.
pected, and On which there Is tin
showing. On the entire group former.
ly owned by the company and In the
same formation, its owner, E. c. John
son, has proved the presence OF tin In
marketable quantity and quality by
producing on the property pig tin with
a small and inadequate plant. 1t Is
understood that sum SUFFICIENT to In
sure thorough investigation OF the tin
prospect has been raised to do the pre-
liminary work and to equip the prop
erty with test apparatus Of a more
| modern and larger style.
| 1t is confidently expected that as
result of the meeting of stockholders
in Denver last week the affairs of the
Hidden Fortune Gold Mining company
| will be untangled The original pro
moter, Henry ]. Mayham Of Denver
| was present, and it is understood he
has been successful in his plan for
| reorganization of the company with
| view to opening it
The property contains thousands o!
tons of low-grade ore which. II han
died on a large scale, would yield good
profits.
Word has been received from New
York that James D. Hardin, the pro
moter of the Branch Mint Mining com
pany, has secured control again
through a deal with some Of the heavy
New York stockholders.
The Golden Crest Mining company
is about ready to make test runs In Its
new 2O0-ton mill In the Two Bit dis
trict
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1909-10-14

Late Potatoes, one peck-1, Otis
Argo; 2, S. +. Slocum.
Show of Potatoes-E. w. Davis.
Carrots, IL in number, Sam Ru
dolph; 2, Mrs. E. H. Moffett.
Mangle Wurtzel, four in number
f. w. Davis.
Onions, one peck or over-1, E. w
Davis; 2. e. M. Hughson.
Turnips-1, Louisa McComb; 2, E
w. Davis.
neutrality-suspicious. McComb.
Cabbage, three in number, white
|, K. w. Davis; 2, Theo. Kukuk.
Tomatoes, IL in number, Ruth
Etting; 2, Ole E. Haavi.
Satisfy, IL in NUMBER. Poole.
] C~ucumbers, six in NUMBER, An.
drew Hanson; 2, F. M. Hammond.
Watermelons, three in number-E,
w. Davis.
Muskmelons, three in number, E.
w. Davis; 2, George Etting.
Table Squash, three in number
Ole E. Haavi; 2, E. w. Davis. .
Pumpkins, common field, three in
NUMBER. Louisa McComb; 2, F. M.
Hammond.
Largest Pumpkin, G.. N. Ken.
nard; 2. Louisa McComb.
Show of Vegetables w. Davis.
Garden Vegetables.
Muskmelons-Clara B. Stevenson.
Beans-Wood Thompson.
Tomatoes, Mrs. C. H. Bullen; 2,
"A. E. Thornber.
SQuash-Wood Thompson.
Horticulture.
Best Collection of Apples-1, Mrs.
j. A. Hammer; .. w. 8. Elliott.
Best Plate Duchess, Mrs. ]. A.
Hammer: Q. Shea Alrick.
Best Plate Wealthy-1. W. s. Ell.
lott: 2, Andrew Hanson.
Best Plate Hibernal-1, E. M. Hugh.
son; Q. Mrs. J.. A. Hammer.
Best Patterns Greening-Mrs. ]. A.
Hammer; 2. Mrs. Harry Gillett.
: Collection Crab Apples-1, J.. M.
Culbertson; 2. w. 8. Elliott.
Whiting No. 10-1, w. s. Elliott: 2,
]. M. Culbertson.
Best Hyslop--1. A. M. Hall; Q, Thos.
Biggar.
Collection Of Plums--1. @. r. Sand
erson; 2. J. H. Bushnell.
Plate Forest Garden-Mrs. H. H.
Avery.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1909-10-14

Plate Wolff, j. H. Bushnell; 2,
K. NJ. Hughson.
Plate Wayne, G.. R. Sanderson;
2, Mrs. George Duff.
Flowers and Plants.
Best Collection of House Plants
Mrs. Hannah Arneson.
Floral Design, boy or girl-Mable
Chappell.
Boquet, boy or girl-Genevieve
Chappell.
Basket Cut Flowers, Mrs. Han
nah Arneson; 2, Mable Chappell.
Display of Annals, Mrs. A.
Hoover; 2, Mrs. Jessie Kelly.
Household Articles.
Best Rag Rug, Mrs. VIM. Dyball;
2, Mrs. E. C. Dokken.
Quilt or Spread, hand made-1, Mrs.
]. N. Fuller; 2, Mrs. Caroline Presto
rud.
Worsted Quilt, Mosaic, Mrs.
VIM. Dyball; 2. Gertrude Wyckoff.
Silk Bed Spread, Mrs. M. E.
Bacon: 2, Mrs. James Nolan.
Rug, Imitation Smyrna-Wm. Pick
EFT.
Sheet and Pillow Slip, hand made,
not hemstitched-1, Mrs. A. G. Ken
nard; 2, Miss Volkmann.
Most Neatly Made Child's Dress
1. Mrs. c. d. Kendall; 2, Mrs. w. H.
Powers.
Kitchen Apron, most practical-Mrs.
T. l.. Chappell. :
Set Under Clothes, hand made. not
drawn-Mrs. A. G. Kennard.
Sample Button Holes. six in mum
Der. each on different kind OF material
Mrs. c. d. Kendall.
Sample Plain Sewing-Mrs. c. s..
Brooke
Hand Woven Linen-Janetta j. Kali
stad; Mrs. G. e. Dokken.
Knit Cotton Tidy-Mrs. VIM. Pickett
Knit Wool Mittens--1, Mrs. s. F..
Arthur: Q. Mrs. James Nolan.
Knit Slippers-Mrs. G. s. Brooke.
Knit Gloves-Mrs. Hannah Arneson.
Silk Embroidery
Sofa Pillow. Bulgarian-1, Mrs e.
Anderson; 2, Mrs. VIM. Pickett.
Sofa Pillow, Denim, Lena Stolz;
2, Miss volkmann.
Sofa Pillow. any design. Mrs.
George Thayer; 2. Mrs. A. g. Kennard.
Sofa Pillow, Oriental Design.
Miss volkmann.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1909-10-14

White Cochin Bantams-1, w. M
Cheever; 2, Golden Rod Poultry Farm
Buff Cochin Bantams-Golden ROD
Poultry Farm.
Turkeys
White Holland, fowls-Flossie Ru
dolph.
White Holland, chicks-Mrs. Chas
Yule.
Geese
Wild Canadian-Flossie Rudolph.
Gray Toulouse, fowls-Thos. Biggar
Gray Toulouse. chicks, Mrs. A
E. Gentle; 2, Mrs. G.. w. Lynch.
Ducks
White Pekin-1, S. F. Slocum; 2
Theo. Kukuk.
Wild Mallard--Wood Thompson.
Pheasants-Mrs. A. E. Gentle.
White Rabbits-James Shepard, Jr
Sweepstakes
Best and largest exhibit owned and
exhibited by one person., w. R
Vinegar; 2. w. ]. Grinols.
Dairy Products.
Best n gallon jar dairy butter
1, Mrs. H. C. Olsen; 2, Mrs. H. S
Shelp; 3, E. W. Davis.
Best roll dairy butter. two pounds
OF over-1, Mrs. George Duff: 2, Mrs
John Duff: 8. E. w. Davis.
Farm Products.
Bushel Spring Wheat-Theo. Kukuk,
Bushel BARLEY, John Langan; 2,
G. N. Kennard.
Bushel White Oats-1, A. C. Chris
Hanson; 2, E. B. Harte.
Bushel Yellow Dent Corn, Harry
Killing; 2, G. N. Kennard.
Bushel White Dent Corn-1, G. N.
Kennard; 2, E. B. Harte.
Bushel any other Variety. Poole.
Halt Bushel Navy Beans-1, F. M.
Hammond; 2. G. w. Sanders.
Half Bushel Timothy Seed, F. R.
Johnson: 2. John Lanyon.
Half Bushel Flax Seed, John
Lanyon; 2. +. r. Johnson.
Halt Bushel Early Sweet Corn.
3. W. Davis; 2, F. M. Hammond.
Half Bushel Late Sweet Corn--1, q.
N. Kennard: 2, z. Poole.
Halt Brshel Pop Con-1, g. N.
Kennard; 2. H. M. Sanderson.
Best Show Of Corn-1. H. M. Sand
erson; 2, q. N. Kennard.
Early Potatoes. q peek, Louisa
McComb: 3. r.. w. Davis.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1909-10-14
Poultry,

Poultry,
American
Barred Plymouth Rocks, s. F
Slocum; 2, Ellis & Fulkerson; 3, M
r. Wood.
White Plymouth Rocks, S. l.
Belden: 2, A. w. Morton; 3, Mrs. s
Belden.
Silver Wyandottes-J. b. Hughes
White Wyandottes--1, j. b. Hughes;
2. Mrs. A. f. Gentle: 3, Mrs. F. M
Hammond.
Buff Wyandottes-Golden Rod Poul
try Farm.
Rhode Island Reds--1, C. f. Poole;
2, G. Il. Poole; 3, Ernest Ainsworth.
Buff Orphingtons-t. w. r. Wine,
gar; 2. Mrs. A. K. Gentle.
Partridge NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Rod
Poultry Farm.
s. G. Rhode Island Reds-Mrs. A.
e. Gentle.
Mediterranean
WIS. n. 4. ucullc.
White Leghorns. FOWL, e. C.
Sheldon; 3. G. F. Slocum; 8, w. J.
Grinols.
White Leghorns, chicks-1. Mrs. A.
e. Gentle; 3, Mrs. A. Il. Gentle; 3, e.
G. Sheldon.
Bun Leghorns-Mrs, G. H. stod
dart.
Blue Andalusians-W. r. Vinegar.
Asiatic-
Light Brahmas. fowls-Leslie Gooch
Light Brahmas. chicks-l, Mrs. A,
=. Gentle; .. Leslie Gooch; 3. Leslie
0ooch.
Black Cochin-Mrs. G. H. Bullen.
Partridge Cochin-Mrs. Wood
Thompson.
HaWburg-
Golden 6panglsd Hamburg-1, Mrs.
C.sE. s~orenson; 2. Mrs. g. w. Lynch.
French-.
Notified IIg,udans-l. 2 and 8. W.
r. Winetar.
salmon Faveroles-w. r, Vinegar.
Bcnkams-
0oldep Geabrisht Bcntams-w. h.
WlneGas; 4, Mn. 4. y. Gentle.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1909-10-14

Sofa Pillow, cross stitch-1, Minnie
Dull; 2, Miss Volkmann.
Flo Silk Holder-Miss Volkmann.
Lunch Cloth, any design-Mrs. F..
M. Ellis.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1909-10-14
SOUVENIR
Set of Majestic Ware
FREE

IF you will call at our store during our Majestic Demonstra-
: ton Week and allow us to show you the many advan-
tages and superior qualities Of the Great and Grand Majestic
Range and will purchase one at the regular price, we will
give you FRtt the beautiful and useful Souvenir Set of
Ware illustrated in this advertisement. This ware is made
all ladies will see the beauty and utility of this Set, especially
the first three pieces, which are entirely new and cannot be
had alone by purchase, except at a very high price. The
prices of Majestic Ranges are the same, but we give the Set
FREE with each Majestic Rrnge bought during Demonstra-
ton Week only.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1909-10-14
THE
OF PREMIUMS

CONTINUED from last week.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1909-10-14
Reasons Why the Great Majestic
You Should Buy

1st. 1t has the reputation of being the best range money
can buy.
End. 1t not only has the reputation, but is the best Range
made, and we will prove this to you if you will
let us.
3rd. 1t is constructed of malleable iron material you can't
beat) and of Charcoal Iron (material that resiSts
rust 300 per cent greater than steel) is riveted to-
gether air tight. No heat escapes or cold air en-
tiers range, thus uses very little fuel to do perfect
work.
4th. The reservoir alone is worth the price of the range
over any other reservoir made. 1t boils IS gal
Ions of water; is heated like a teakettle, with
pocket against left-hand lining, and is movable,
and sets on a frame, hence cannot wear out.
When water gets too hot it can be moved away
from fire.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1909-10-14

THE MAJESTIC 1s-Oz. All
Copper Nickcl-plated Tea
Kettle. Handsomely nickeled on
outside. timed on inside.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-06
MONTPELIER

City Judge e. m. Harvey, who has
been III with the grippe for the past
week, came down to his Office in the
court house yesterday morning for a
few moments 20 transact some impoF-
tant business, hnt returned Immediately
70 his home. lie expects to be able to
return to his duties in few days.
The milk war has turned out to Be
captulation, and il is now understood
that only one dealer Il holding out, alI
the others having come down to five
cents a quart. The question Of giving
premiums with milk, it Il understood
win soon be considered BY the milkmen
After a person gets ceratin number Of
tickets they can have them exchanged
for a set Of dishes, or house and lot
it is urged
The final and discharge meetings Of
the creditors Of the bankruptcy case 81
David Mcleod Of Barre was held yester
day morning in the Office Of w. n. The
ianlt, referee IN bankruptcy The re-
port of the trustee j. III. Lucia, was
approved and no appearance was made
in opposition to the discharge Of the
bankrupt. The matter will be report
ed to tie United States district court
for further disposition A similar mcet
ing was held in the case Of George M.
kinney Of Barre, and no appearance was
made in opposition to his discharge
The report Of the trustee, G. H. Ship
man was approved at previous rect
ing,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-06
CONFIRMED PROOF
Residents Of Barre Cannot Doubt What
Has Been Twice Proved

In gratitude for complete re-
lief from aches and pains Of
bad backs from distressing kidney
ills thousands have publicly recon.
mended Doan's Kidney Pills, Residents
Of Barre, who 80 testified years ago,
now say their cures were permanent.
This testimony doubly proves the worth
Of Doan's Kidney Pills TO Barre kidney
sufferers.
Norman York, 20 Branch street, Barre,
W., says; \ was subject for six years
to attacks Of kidney trouble. / had
pains in my back and was led to believe
my kidneys we're out of order BY the too
frequent passages Of the kidney secre.
tions Ii stopped or lifted
II was with the greatest difficulty that
could regain an erect position. finally
used Doahs Kidney Pills, procured at
l.. A. browns drug store, and their effect
was wonderful. The pain in my back
soon ceased and the kidney secretions
became more regular"
The above statement was given on No
vember 10th, 1905, and was confirmed
by Mrs. York on October lst, 1908. She
said; mr.. York still thinks well Of
Doan's Kidney Pills. and has always
recommended this remedy when be has
had the opportunity"
For sale BY all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo, New
York, sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name--DOail' sand
take no other.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-06
AMUSEMENT NOTES
A POPULAR SUCCESS.
Adam Good Company Makes Good at
Barre Opera House.

AS dainty and delightful play as
has been presented to pIaygoers In many
seasons IN the Little Gray Lady by
Claiming Pollock, which was presented
By the Adam Good company at the Barre
opera house last night. II is rather a novel
drama too, in the fact that it has no
hero, the smooth villain in the dress suit
is conspicuous by his absence, and the
usual obnoxious problem is missing
It has love in il however, plenty Of it,
a play without love complication being
much like book without anything be-
tween the covers, but II is a woman's
love for a man, a man who is Just lit
tie bit Of sinner, but her strong love
for him in spite Of his failings wins the
man finally TO repentance and better
things Anna Gray and Perry Carlyle,
both from the same little Western town
come to Washington and are employed
IN the redemption department at the u.
y Treasury Anna has been in love
with Perry from childhood but his mind
has been in other directions They both
live at the same boarding house, kept BY
a Mrs. Jordan, one Of those old fashion
ed kind Of landladies with heart Of
gold and an exceptionally well developed
bump Of curiosity, who has daughter
Ruth, with a character not entirely
above repr0ach. Ruth cajoles Perry i'm
to the belief that she loves him and in
Produces him to a rather fast set. To
keep up the pace set by Ruth and her
friends, Perry steals q hundred dollar
bill from the department in the treasury
where he is employed, and Is about TO
elope with Ruth when prevented by
Anna, who has discovered the theft and
fears his detection ii he tries to spend
lne money. He does pass the bin how
ever and Is suspected BY a secret SER
vice man, Meade, who is also In love
with Anna. In the announcement fol
lowing the discovery Of the theft, Anna,
to save Perry takes the blame on her
self, and confesses her guilt to Meade
in order to give Perry time 10 escape
from the city
Annals sacrifice appeals to Perry's
better nature. he owns up to Meade that
he ID the real thief, and for Annals sake
Meade allows him to make restitution
and gives him a chance to make a better
man Of himself. OF course Perry has
been in love with Anna all the time. hut
didn't realize II until her noble sacrifice
Of herself for him opens his eyes, and /
The Little Gray Lady comes into her
own al last. There are several good
characters in the play beside the prinei-
pals, and the drama as a whole has an
atmosphere Of real life that is refresh
ingly novel. Charming Pollock. the
author, who BY the way also wrote The
Secret Orchard and the dramatic version
OF In The Bishon's Carriage, was at one
time Washington newspaper man and /
he emphasizes the fact that the play Is
taken from real life.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-06
sHERIFF'S SALE.

Taken by virtue Of an execution to me
directed, and will be sold at public auo-
ton to satisfy said execution, as the
law directs, on the 18th day Of April,
A. D. 1909, at one o'clock in the after
noon at the storehouse known az the
Forsyth storehouse on West street in
the city Of Barre, the following described
property, to wit: One large Mosler safe,
three roll ton desks, two art squares.
four floor rugs, two door mats, three
Office chairs, one drafting table, one small
table, one sign.
II d. Camp. Deputy Sheriff.
Dated at city Of Barre, vt, this goth
day Of March, 1909