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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-14
EAST BARRE.
June Carnival Notes.
Q earIy. doors open AZ 80.

Come early, doors open at 1880.
Dancing cents a figure, 8 for 25c.
The "Tobble Rag" the latest hit Of
the season by Mary Bison in hobble-
harem skirt. You can't miss this. It's
a dandy
Bixby and Bixby Is all that ia nee
essary to say after the hit they made at
last years carnival Their songs this
year will be, "Kelley Has Gone to King
dom Come and kiss Your Minstrel
Boy Goodbye"
Be there at o'clock for the opening
number is the best of ALL
Mr.. George J. Seager is all that is
necessary to announce after once hear
ing him.
"The Stars of the Home Team" and
"Umpire, Most Unlucky Man" are the
two songs that the Lawson sisters viii
sing and both are sure to make big
hit.
"The Haunted Hotel" includes the
well-known characters, Thompson.
Gauthier and Patton, and is the best
ever. Don't miss this fol IL is the most
laughable sketch produced here in
long time.
II not satisfied that the entertain
ment is worth twice the price OF your
admission, then please apply to the
ticket Office and get your money back.
Can we do any moref
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EsrArE on cALvIN PIERCE.
may sI-Juns ia

STATE OF VERMONT, The Honorable
District Of Washington, as. Probate Court for
the District OF Washington. To all persons an /.
terested in the estate of Calvin Pierce. late Of
woodbury. In said District. deceased, Greeting I;
At Probate Court, holden at Montpelier
within and for said District, on the 29th day OF
May 1911 an instrument purpnrting 70 be
the last VIII and Testament OF Calvin Pierce,
late OF Woodbury. In said District, deceased
vas presented 70 the Court aforesaid, for
probate.
And II IL ordered by said Court that the 18th
day OF June. 1911. At the Probate ONCE In
said Montpeiier. he assigned for proving said
instrument: and that notice thereof be given
70 ali persons concerned. by publishing this
order three weeks suocessively in the Barre
Daily Times. = newspaper Circulating in that
viciHity. IN said District, previous 70 the time
appointed.
therefore you are hereby notihesto appear
before said Court ct the time and place afere
said, and contest the probats Of said VIII. II
you have cause.
Given under my hand az Montpelier. In said
District this aeth DAY OF May, 1911.
FRANK J. MARTIN. Judge.
mar si-June 7-it
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M. H. S. COMMENCEMENT.
Program Excellently Rendered. Super
intendent Brownscombe Remembered.

Montpelier high school graduating ex.
rcises were held in the city hail in
Montpelier last night The class mum
bers II, including Harold E Pape. Ed.
ward A Richardson. Marjorie F. Burn
ham, Marguerite Edison. Alice L Bar.
low, katherine T.. Berry, Ethel NJ
Berry. Helen X Bowman. Fay II Car.
penter, Gertrude f Comstock Frank
.C Cory William NJ Drew, Harry II,
Osborne, Guy NJ Hale, Marjorie ID
Jones, Bertha s Lindsay, Eleanor NJ
Love, Bertha + Perkins, Florence J.
Perkins, Clarence A Pike, Florence X.
Reed Edward G Sherburne, Islay NJ
S.raehan, Gardner @ Wilson, May
bale L. Lounsbury, Richard II. Bal
lard, Harrison H LETTER
Miss Moriorie Jones, who was
awarded the salntatory honor, was III
and unable to be present, her pre-
pared welcome being read BY Miss
Helen Bowman, who also presented the
ribbons to the president of the class of
1912, Ryland Taisey, The other speak.
ers were Harold q Pape. who de-
liyered an Grafton on Commission Gov.
eminent; Miss Florence Perkins. class
history; Clarence A Pike, "The De.
serter"; Miss Lillian Lounsbury, "sun
Heroes and Their Influence on Litera-
ture"; Edward Richardson recited
"Trick versus Trick; Guy Hale. Amer
ica's Moral Uplift"; Miss Katherine
Perry, "The Going Of the White Swan;
Miss Florence Reed; pres
entation Of diplomas, Mason S Stone
The essays, orations and Rotations
were interpreted with music by the
high school chorus
Regret was often expressed during the
exercises at the coming departure OF
n j Brownseombe, superintendent of
schools. and as tokens of their re-
gard, the graduating class presented
him smoking set; the Junior class,
bag, and the sophomore class
an umbrella The eighth grade class
also presented him bronze tobacco jar.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-14
FOR SALE

Cottage house Of seven rooms, four rooms on
wood shed. All finished In the wood. Three
sleeping rooms on the second floor, large closet
with each, and large store room Stairs 90
ap from front hall and also back stairs. City
wafer and connected with sewer. Piazza on
two sides. House il all IN first class shape,
being recent papered. Cellar IL made Of spill
granite ana Is always perfectly dry. Lot 10 lus
by 81 feet, almost level. ko0m enough for
another house, extra land being used for
large garden. Lot OF small fruit trees and
number Of nice shade trees Place IL located
about Ave minutes walk from the post Office in
the City of Barre. For price and terms call at
the Barre Real Estate Agency No Gordun
Block, Barre, Vt, g. l.. Morris, Manage. I4tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-14
LOOK BEHIND BABY's EARS.

Too often mothers forget that sores
may form behind baby's ears because the
perspiration is confined and initiates the
tender skin while the head is resting
on the pillow. Comfort Powder viii pre-
vent chatting and irritation entirely and
also cures up these sores in few days.
1t is wonderful healing powder 90 keep
baby's skin in perfect health. Annette
Kinsman trained nurse, Thetford, Vt,
says, "Redness and chatting disappear as
ii BY magic on the use Of Comfort Pow
der" u. s. Sykes name is on the gen
uine
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-14
About the State

| One of valuable span of grey horses
belonging to Arthur G. Brown of Jericho
got loose in the barn one day this week
and ate such quantity of sheep dip,
which was in a cupboard, that it died
from the effects Of the poison IA few
hours
Nearly 200 school children of Rutland
have been vaccinated in few DAYS fol.
lowing the smallpox scare caused bv the
illness OF Mrs Rowell Rollins. So far
only one case has been reported. Day
and night an officer is on duty IN the
street to see that quarantine regula.
tions are respected.
The barns and sheds on the c. A.
Hodgdon farm in Greensboro Bend were
burned Monday night, june 5, the cause
being unknown. 4 large amount Of per-
sonal property was also destroyed, in
GLIDING fourteen COWS, twelve hogs and
large equipment Of carriages, har
nesses and farm machinery.
In the family of Antoine Nicholas of
Brattleboro, who are in very poor cir.
cumstances, are 10 children, six of whom
are i'll with scarlet fever, four are recov.
ering after three weeks illness and
the rest have been exposed. Mr.. Nichol-
ms and one son are the only members
of the family who have any income
After SO years of active service as a
lawyer In Hudson, Wis, II. G. Baker.
who is a descendant of Capt. Remember
Baker one OF the famous leaders of the
Green Mountain boys, has retired at the
age of 80, because, he says, he needs
rest. He is dean Of the legal profess
sion of st. Croix valley and has stood in
the front ranks of lawyers in northern
Wisconsin for many years,
Prof. George r. Burns OF the univer.
sity of Vermont, Burlington, who is di-
recting experiments now being made at
the farm of Tracy Brothers in Shelburne
in the effort to eradicate kale from an
oat field Of about three acres, says that
the effect Of the treatment applied Fri
day may have been destroyed by the
hard rains of the past few days,
DUillHBtuH CuatoiuS tbftttuuTH nave re-
ceived notice from the assistant treas
urer of the United States ordering the
OF the enforcement of the
law regarding shipment of live stock into
this country. The section provides that
if the owner takes an American ami.
NAL out of the country he must pay
duty on the return. A storm of protest
arose and horsemen said racing would be
dealt a knockout blow. A large number
of horses on the Canadian track are from
northern New York. The law was in
effect since 1909 and rigid enforcement
was not required until May 25. With
this law it would virtually stop traf-
fic between the cities along the st. Law
renee river and Lake Ontario and Can.
ada and an American driving across the
line would have to pay duty on his horse
to get back,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-14
Work Will Soon Start

after You take Dr.. Kings New Life
Pills, and youth quickly enjoy their
fine results Constipation and indiges-
tion vanish and fine appetite returns.
They regulate stomach liver and bowels
and impart new strength and energy to
the whole system Try them. Only
25c at Red Cross Pharmacy
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-14
FOR SALE

On Fairyiev Street, six.roem cottage A
VERY deslrabls place for cheap home Large
lot and two extra lots for garden. Spring Of
water goes with the place. This house Is nearly
new aud in good repair. Price only ei45o s2oo
or $500 down. Don't wait but look this up, as
it will not remain in the market long, as It is
decidedly a bargain. Inquire at the +. b. Cate
Real Estate Agency, barre, Vt. 65tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-14

FOR SALE Amy good party interested IN
starting granite business we will sell them
good piece Of land on the Montpelier aud Wells
River Railroad chance to develop good
water power Look this up II you are inter
Gated, at once Farrar & Smile, Montpelier,
VI T6t6
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-14
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
,rATE OF LoRINDA ) BANCROFT.

ESTATE OF LUhINDA 3. BANUkUFI
The undersigned. having been appointed by
the Honorab BILE Probate Court for the District Of
washington, Commissioners. TO receive, cram
ine and adjust the claims and demands of all
persons against the estate of Lorinda s. han
croft late Of Marshfeld, in said District, de-
ceased and all claims exhibited In Offset thereto
hereby give notice that we will meet for the
purpose aforesaid. at the residence Of Frank
Townsend. In the Town OF Marshfeld in said
District, on the 18th day OF June and the 10th
tav Of November next, from 1 O'Clock p. VI, until
O'clock T. NJ, on each of said days, and that
six months from the 18th day of May. A. u. 1911,
Is the time limited by said Court for said cred
itors 20 present their claims to us for exsmina-
ton and allowance.
Dated 81 Plainneld, this s0th day Of May,
A. ID. 1911.
FRED PERRIN. Commits
EDWARD D. BARTLETT, sioners.
may sI--Juns 7-l4
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Notice

Whereas my wife, Edna NJ. Collins,
having left my bed and board without
just cause or provocation, | hereby no
tify all persons harboring or trusting her
on my account, that shall pay no bills
of her contracting after this date
Martin L. Collins.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-14
FARM FOR SALE

one hundred acres good house, three barns
and hen house. Running water The farm will
keep twenty head of stock and team. Two miles
from Marshheid village, on the main road TO
Danville. Near school About fifty acres OF
tiltaee; about forty OF it IL meadow. The farm
will cut fifty tons OF bay, besides other crops.
This Ia one OF our best bsrgaina This price Ia
only s2O000O Inquire at the p. b. Cate Real
Estate Agency. Barre, VI. New England and
Peopl.'s Telsphone lines Aft
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-14

FOR SALE-A modern cottage, built recently
for home This place has six large, airy
rooms and attic; floors Of No, i maple and
finished In ash and birch; double pIastered
corner lot; splendid view, and few rods from
electric cars. II you are looking for comfort
able home, in nice location, call 1T No. IS West
Patterson street, corner OF Orange street. 7if
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-14
FOUR LINES FOR Is CENTS

rnn TIMES win publish Wants Lost Asa
FOUND For Gale. To Let. etc.--snn~r sdverttse.
mes us-at the rate sf four lines iIs wentT-nvs
cents for the ttrst inserttoa ana ave cen1 ior
each snbeeQuent isssgu1oa.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-14
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

FOR sALE-A 17b-aore farm, stock and tools,
three miles from Montpelier, on main ROAD.
good farm pleasantly located. Price right and
terms good. G.. II. Smile, Real rs ate Agent,
VT. 7ets
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-14

FOR sALE-A six-room cottage on Oswald
Street Bath electric lights, city water. Price
only $1,000. Can be bought on easy terms In
quire at the r. b. Cate Real Estate agency.
Barre, Vt. Telephone i2T-M, 55f
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-14
BOARD AND ROOMS.


BOARDERs AND BOOMERS WANTED &C
II Foster Street. Mrs. J. Pats. tits
TO RENT - Two desirable rooms at Rich
ardson Street. k. c. Bugbee. b5n
WANTED-Table boarders, also few rooms
TO rent. at 20 Averill street. 6itf
TO RENT = Furnished rooms at ss Franklin
street. -si
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-14
wILLIAMSTowN.

Twenty-Five per cent. discount on all
boys suits for this week Lsmorey
Clothing Co.. Barre, VI.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-14
A Charming Woman

is one who is lovely in face, form, mind
and temper. But it's hard for wom-
an to be charming viii be nervous
weak, siekly woman will be nervous
and irritable. Constipation and kidney
poisons show in pimpes, blotches, skin
eruptions and wretched complexion
But Electric Bitters always prove a
gedsend to women who want health,
beauty and friends They regulate
stomach liver and kidneys purify the
blood; give strong nerves bright eyes,
pure breath, smooth, yelvety skin, love.
~ complexion and perfect health. Try
them. soc at Red Cross Pharmacy
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-14
PLAINFIELD.

Twenty-Five per cent discount on all
boys suits for this week Bamorey
Clothing Co., Barre, Vt.
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GRANITEvILLE.

twenty-five per cent. discount on all
boys suits for this week. Lamorey
Clothing Co, Barre u
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-14
EAST BARRE.

Twenty-Five per cent. discount on all
boys suits for this week. Lamorey
Clothing Co, Barre, Vt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-14
SOUTH BARRE.

Twenty five per cent. discount on all
boys suits for this week, Lamorey
Clothing Co., Barre, Vt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-14
TRAVELLERS RAILWAY GUIDE.
Central Vermont railway.


Trains leave Barre for White River Junction
and Boston. and way smtiouE airo windsor
and Bellows Falls and New York at 10 and
ii.S a m. and ii.H D. m. Also leave Barre for
Waite River Junction, Bellows Fails. Spring
nsld and New York az 40 .. m.
Trains leave Barre for Burlington, 81. AL
bans, MonNe and way stations st $40 a In,
800, $40 p. N. and 2i5 a IN
Montpelier D. Wells River Railroad
Trains leave Barre for Wells River. oonnest
ing at that point with trains going both north
and souah, at 40 a. M, 1925 and 2,45 p. m. The
l28 train connects with rain for Boston, and
north for Lisbon. Ltttieton, FAbyans and Lam
caster; also with Montreal express, md the 100
snd 22 trains with St Johnshury uainA
Trains leave Barre for Montpelier a. 40
1915 q. M. l226. 24b, 40 and $50 .. IN.
Electric Street Railway.
Oars leave square m barre for Montpelier at
10 minutes OF and 70 min ntes past the hour
Leave Montpelier for Barre on the hour and
half hour until 10 IN
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-14

FOR SALE-An s.room house at 81 Merchant
Street; bath, two closets, city and well water;
connected with sewer, electric ligats; hen
house. Large lot five rods by eight rods with
nice fruit trees. For further information ap
ply At place. 1870
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-14

FOR SALE OR LEAsE-Quarry land in
websterville. Inquire OF Mrs. III. NJ. Paine,
websterville. sftf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-14

WHEN YOU BUILD home, select lot
fn q central AHd desirable location, where, were
You to wish later 20 sell, you can readily do so
The house costs no more Ia desirable locality.
| have lots well located on Ayers, Kirkland,
fremont (nsar East Hin, Long, and on other
desire Bile streets. win make the prices right
l. M. AverilL T. o. BOX 5s4 Barre, VI. esif
FOR SALE A house of seven rooms on
Berlin Street win sell or exchange for prop
erty outside OF city Inguire at 557 North Main
Street Thomas Desjardins. 7etiss
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For Sale by the D. A. Perry
Real Estate Agency
Farms and Town Property

No is9. nne proposition; 100 acres of land;
20 acres in machine moved fields; so 20 100
In good pasturage and 30 TO 90 in wood and tim.
bar. 1000 sugar trees, good fruit orchard farm
will carry n to 80 cows and team 90 tons OF
hay. Large basement barn S0xs0 IT, clapboavd
ed aud painted; good sile. Good room house
barn ala miles TO good railroad town ON
r. II. D and telephone lines. On account Of
death OF owner and TO settle all estate this val
nAble property can be purchased for the ex-
sremeiy low price of 50, 600c0. 7itf
No. 1870. A stick cottage home. House Of six
rooms aud bath; finished in the natural wood
and graf ing. Hard wood floor ia the Kitchen;
oemented cellar. GOOD barn, 10 X % feet Lot
AZ 5 rods with shade trees and gard n. Two
minu Is to electrics and ten minutes TO every
thing. viii rent for $i5 90 er month. Now
occupied by nwnsr, who has purchased farm
and waits to dispose Of this nice home bad
enough 10 make the low price Of $3.50 90 for
ouick sale uf
No l9i 100 acre pasture; taken off the Mann
farm In Planfeid, adjoining the farm OF n. b.
Nelson and Charles Perrin. one OF the best
astures in his secttoR and is practiea " all
tiIlable land. This property can be purchased
for a very low figure. Let us talk with you
about IT, 'ltf
We have almost anything you wish in the
real estate line and are always willing TO take
you GU 70 look over our Propositions We eau
sell your real estate. farm stock and tools.
merchandise or furniture at public auction.
satisfaction qua anteed in all our transactions.
Give us call
The D. A, Perry Real Estate Agency
ROOMS AND
HuWland-caR Building = Barre, Vermont
BOTH TELEPHONES
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-14

FOR SALE Cottage OF Woodbury. Pond, all
furnished up to dsts, TWO boats. VIII sell
cheap For price on this and many other bar
gains. call at the Barre Real Estate Agency.
Room g. Gordon Block Barre, vi. 6Ttf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-14
FOR SALE.

FOR sALE-Household goods to sell al once
Apply az "a Branch Street. 7ota
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TO RENT.

TO RENTING Cayhue house, on Depot So,
Arthur s. Martin, a. Park Street. 76tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-14
POULTRY.

EGGS FOR HATCHING Barred Plymouth
Rocks Prize winners AZ Barre and St Adams
shows s2Oo and $500 per setting OF thirteen
eggs Eggs from a few special birds, 800.
Apply to william B. Scott, sarre. lon
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-14

FOX sALE--A Glenwood range in first elias,
condition, A bargain ior quick sale. Inquire
al 70 Branch street. ht3l
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-14
LAWN MOWERS

AVN MOWERS CLEANED. sHARPENED
L 4 AND REPAIRED - will call and return
them. L. G. Towne, NO. IA Richardsos street
Tslenbone 1b.-2 Astf
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WANTED.

POSITION WANTED = Experienced young
lady desires position as stenographer and book.
keeper Capable OF taking charge Of general
Office work. unquestlonable references. Ad-
dress TX Y T." care of FINES office. ;6t3
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-14

TO RENT - An upstairs tenement Of five
rooms at 50 East Street quire a. 80 Eastern
Avenue or telephone 204-L ,68
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-14

TO RENT - Desirable upstairs tenement OF
seven rooms and bath room. Electric lights,
gas and set range. Inquire Of 8. II. Forsyth,
No. Brook Street 55tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-14

FOR SALE Household furniture, almost
new Call from a, m. 70 .. ni.. Room NO 70
Currier Block. 55te,
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WANTED-Man 20 work on farm. q. L
Cheeyer. X. r. D. NO. /, Montpelier, or rele-
phone S47-3, Montpelier. 76ft
wANTED--A few more men 60 look after our
business in unoceupied territory. Position
permanent; good pay. G, X Burr q Company,
Surserymen Manchester, Conn. 71t4'
WANTED--Y Young woman TO pick strawher-
ries. Apply to A. @. Nelson, at Cobble Hill
rreamerv or telephone 1855. 75t3
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Cash paid for watches, diamonds. gold
and silver at Burr'A
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-14

TO RENT--A tenement Of FIVE rooms at No
AyeTill Street. Small family. Inquire at tire
ID. A. Perry Real Estate Agency. 1tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-14

FOR SALE--A new up to-date granite man.
ufacturing plant; shed TWO hundred feat long
all equipped with the latest improved maohln,
ery every thing to do business with. Death OF
owner reason for selling Address PLANT
care OF Barre Daily Times. 75t
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-14

FOR SALE = Registered o. l. c. pigs, both
sexes, from fine strain Of this celebrated
breed. The best in the world. limited
number now ready. j. Berton Pike, MaTshfeld
VT X. II. ID. No. & 62n
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-14

TO RENT-My cottage AZ Isle LaMotte Sta
ton, VT. The best OF fishing. good, safe boat
and all the comforts Of nome for party of ak
persons. Apply TO II. L. Fleetwood, r. y. D.
40 g. barre VT 6ltl6s
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-14

One OF valuable span of grey horses
belonging to Arthur G. Brown Of Jericho
got loose in the barn one day this week
and ate such a quantity of sheep dip,
which was in a cupboard, that it died
from the effects Of the poison ia few
hours.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-14

ELECTRIC MOTORS keep the shop agoing,
and when you want motor on short notice
done forget TO call on ne, as we carry ali sizes
from two to fifty horse power in our store
rooms. sweeney Brothers Granite Company,
Montpelier, VT. 6ilf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-14

FOR SALE-One Bowser pump and gasoline
tank used out short time. Equipped with
litter and meter. In AL condition Address
Box AS, Randolph, VT 75u
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-08-10
uTTLETON PARCEL
ST|RS White HOUSE
New York Congressman Gives
a Shock to the Timorous
Dusky Doorkeeper.

Washington. Special: Martin w.
Littleton lunched With President Taft
the other day. When he entered the
White House the New York congress-
maj carried a small bundle.
What is that" demanded the negro
doorkeeper. reaching for the package.
oh! that's nothing, but l guess
you'd better take care of it, replied
Mr.. Littleton. TIL doorkeeper took it
gingerly. Mr.. Littleton said:
Handle 1t carefully and be sure to
keep the top side up
Terror struck the heart OF the dusky
doorman
wait there" he ordered. and with
the parcel at arms length retreated
nervously to the office of the chief
usher. Secretary Hilles happened
along n MIR. Littleton told him the
doorkeeper had found an Internal ma
him
Hilles found the attendants dis
GUESSING whether to open the thing and
how. With more care than a mother
handles a baby he picked up the par-
Gel and opened 1t. A gauze under
shirt and a pair of silk socks fell to
the floor.
Littleton left by the Office exit af-
ter the luncheon. Later he was the
presidents opponent at golf. His
shirt and socks were returned to him
by Secretary Hilles.
n. B.-Mrs. Littleton is away, and
the representative is doing the best he
can as a summer widower.