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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-12-26
McKNIGHT-BECKLEY.
Popular Young Couple United In Mar
riage Christmas Day.

Miss Ruth Elean Beekley, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. j. o. Beckley of IA
Mount street. and Robert Thomas Me-
Knight, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Rorbrt Me-
Knight of Brook street, were united in
marriage yesterday afternoon at 2:30
o'clock, the marriage taking place at
the home of the bride and in the pres.
ence Of the two families, Rev. J. w.
Barnett officiating.
The bridal party stood beneath an
arch of Christmas decorations in colors.
The bride was attended by Miss Olive j.
Mcknight, sister of the groom, and
wore gown of blue panama, while the
wore blue silk. The groon,s-
man was David w. Mcknight, brother
of the groom. After the ceremony sup
per was served. The bridal couple were
the recipients of many beautiful pres
ents, consisting Of cut glass, linen and
silver.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mcknight will reside
at IA Mount street. The groom is
granite cutter and has recently been em-
ployed at the Jones Bros plant His
bride has been engaged in the photo
graphic studio of her father. Both are
well known and popular young people
IF the city.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-12-26
WERE NEARLY KILLED.
Burlington Woman and Niece Overcome
BY Gas.

Burlington, Dec. 26.--Rita Ladue, the
IL years old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Ladue of North street and an
aunt who was occupying the room with
her had a narrow escape from death
by gas yesterday morning. 1t was
several hours before the girl was brought
back to consciousness and it was three
o'clock in the afternoon when the aunt
was revived. A gas heater in the room
caused the trouble as in some unknown
manner Jet became turned on and the
gas is supposed to have been flowing
into the room a large part Of the night.
The remainder OF the family slept on
the first floor while the two were alone
upstairs and for that reason the trouble
was not discovered until about four
o'clock in the morning. Then member
of the family was awakened by the
moaning of the aunt. He hurried up
stairs and on seeing the condition of
things rushed over to the home of DIR.
j. w. Courtney, short distance, and
summoned him.
Restoratives were administered at
once and the storm windows, which
held the room almost air tight, were
taken off At first it was
feared that the victims were beyond
aid but after considerable amount of
work, signs of resuscitation were mani
tested. Last evening both were i'll but
rapidly improving.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-12-26
CHRISTMAS RUSH is OVER.
For Merchants, Clerks, Postal and Ex-
press Co. Employers.

Merchants, clerks, postal employees
and express company men are some,
what relieved to-day after strenuous
Christmas season, but the expressmen
say the pressure is not entirely re-
moved although the 1912 Christmas Is
"a hours in the discard. They say
the trouble was that the rush didn't
begin with them till Monday and that
consequently there was "hang-o over
of gift distribution which will take some
time to get rid Of With the merchants
and their clerks there was more abrupt
lessening OF activity, but the volume
of the pre- Christmas business was about
the same as normal.
Uncle Sans employees at the postof
fee had a big mail to assort, and some
of them report that it was even larger
than year ago. The carriers did not
attempt to carry the pile Of packages
over their routes, but team was Sc
cured which was kept busy all day,
Carriers Garrity and Gates being in
charge of the parcel delivery. To-day
the carriers had heavy pouches but the
rush of business was over for them. A
great deal of the mail received was in
holiday postcards. and there is no
pleasure in delivering the thin missives;
in fact, the carriers would prefer to
take the packages, as the cards cling
together in such a manner that cold
fingers have hard time in separating
them. So the carriers are doubly glad
that the Christmas season is over for
a wear
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-12-26
INNEs-cRAIG.
Wedding at Home of the Brides Broth
er Tuesday Evening.

Miss Elsie Craig and William lnnes
both OF Barre. were united In marriage
Tuesday evening at o'clock, the cere-
mony taking place at the home OF the
brides brother, Adam G. Craig, 81 Cur
rier street. Rev. w. j. NJ Beattie rec
tor OF the Church OF the Good Shep-
herd, was the officiating clergyman, and
there were about 50 friends OF the con.
tracing parties in attendance.
The house was beautifully decora. ,l
for the occasion, with arches ap2,N
arrangements. The bride ~ ,.Sen
away by her brother, ir< sswS .,ence OF
her father, Alexander c. :, who is in
Scotland. She was gowned in white
silk and carried brides roses. She was
attended by Miss Jennie Smart who was
gowned in blue silk. Robert Phillips
was the best man. After the ceremony
a wedding supper was served, and an
informal reception was rendered the
bridal couple
Mr.. and Mrs. Innes viii reside at 81
Currier street. The groom is engaged
as a granite cutter, being employed by
Barclay Bros.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-12-26
FORMER BARRE MAN DEAD.
John NJ Fraser, Well-Known Young Man
Died in Burlington.

Barre friends will be sorry to learn
of the death OF John NJ. Fraser at Bur
lington Tuesday afternoon, following a
short illness. For several years he was
resident OF Barre, being engaged as a
baker with the +. ID. Ladd Co. He was
well known as bowling and golf enthu-
siast. He visited Barre short time ago
while returning home from visit to
New York.
Yesterdays Burlington Free Press had
the following concerning him:
John NJ. Fraser. aged sc years. died
yesterday afternoon at o'clock at the
home of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs John
Fraser of so Cherry street, after an ILL
ness of less than two weeks. Mr. Fraser
upon his return from New York was
taken i'll with gastritis, and complica-
tions developed that caused his death
Besides his parents, he is survived by
four brothers, Hugh of Troy. n Y;
George of Pawtueket, r. l.; Duncan and
William of New York; two sisters, Mrs.
Charles Griffin of Lowell, Mass, and Miss
Ruth of this city. For the past two
years Mr.. Fraser had conducted his ia
theirs business, the Fraser Baking COM
pany. He was a member of the Elks
and was also a Mason, being men,
Der of Washington lodge, No. 3, +. and
A. NJ
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-12-26
DEATH OF JOHN NICHOLSON.
Recently Engaged In Granite Manufac-
turing and Well Known.

| John Nicholson. until recently engaged
| in the granite manufacturing business
in Barre, died yesterday morning st
Saranae Lake, N. ", where he went
| three months ago to take treatment for
tuberculosis. He was taken sick about
six months ago and lately had declined
in health rapidly. His brother, Ken
meth Nicholson, went to Saranac Lake
last Monday, being called by the criti-
cal condition OF the patient, and Hugh
G. Boyce noble grand of Hiawatha
lodge, |. o. O. f., of which Mr.. Niehol-
son was a member, went to-day to Lin.
wick. +, O., where the body was taken
from the New York town.
Mr. Nicholson was born in Linwick
as years ago and spent his early life
there. coming to Barre "a years ago and
engaging in the granite cutting occupa-
tion. He was engaged in that and in
manufacturing most OF the time since
coming to this city Besides being a
member OF the Odd Fellows lodge, he
was member OF Clan Gordon, No II,
o. S. C., and he attended the Presby-
terian church of this city.
Besides his brother, Kenneth, of this
city, he leaves one brother, George, who
resides on the home farm and four sis
ters. residing in the following places:
Lynodonville, Littleton. n. H.. Scots
town, p. Q. and Linwick, p Q. The
funeral is to be held at Linwick and
the burial will also be there.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-12-26
DIED IN SANAToRIUM.
William Douglass, Barre Young Man,
Had Consumption.

Word was received in this city yes
terday by Mrs. James McKernon OF IA
Foster street of the death of William
Douglass. which occurred at the sanato-
rum at Saranac Lake. n. Y. yesterday
Mr.. Douglass had been in poor health
for the past two years and several
months ago he decided to leave for Sara
nae Lake. n. ", where he has been un-
dereoing treatment for tuberculosis. NJ.
Douglass was born in this city about p
years ago. Both his parents are deed
and he is survived by no immediate rel
ativcs. MIR. Douglass was well known
in this city. having attended the grade,
schools OF the city and later enrolling
at Goddard seminary. lie was a granite
cutter.
The remains arrived in the city to-day
from Saranac and arrangements have
been completed 60 hold the funeral TO-
morrow afternoon, the interment being
in Hope cemetery. The services will be
held from the home OF Mrs. James Me.
kernon Of u Foster street. Rec. Duncrn
Salmond. pastor Of the First Pres5y-
terian church. win ofiiciate.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-12-26
WEDDING PERFORMED
AFTER FUSILLADE
Bride and Groom Escaped Through Win
dow While Stepfather Clears
The House.

Tayloryillc, H., Dee. 28,-Iehn Beld.
der, carpenter, armed with a revolver,
intruded upon u wedding party at the
home of his mother in-law, Mrs. Edna
Fisher last night, shot and seriously
wounded Mrs. Fisher, fired number Of
ineffective shots at his wife, at the
bridal couple and at policemen who were
summoned 10 the house and was NOR
tally wounded by one of the police Of.
hcers. Mrs. Fisher, woman of 6S
years, will die, it is feared. The we'd
ding ceremony was performed after the
excitement occasioned by the shooting
had subsided.
The wedding which Belder's attack
interrupted, was that of his stepdaugh-
ter, Elsie Bates, to Ora Redfern. On
entering the house he opened fire first
upon his wife, firing three ineffective
shots at her She escaped by the back
door. The frightened guests retreated
and Mrs. Fisher and the bride and groom
tried to hide in rooms on the lower
floor. Belder fired six times through
the door of the room occupied by Mrs.
Fisher. One bullet struck the woman,
taking effect in the abdomen. She es-
capped through the window to neighbors
and was later removed to hospital
After shooting Mrs. Fisher, Bel
der went to the room in which Miss
Bates and Redfern had sought refuge
and fired five shots, none of which took
effect The bridal couple escaped
through a window as had Mrs. Fisher.
When the police reached the scene
Belder came to the door and fred five
Ineffective shots at the officers. One Of
icer returned the fire with shotgun
md another with revolver, Belder re-
treated to the rear of the honse and
ater was found with bullet wound
near the heart, but heavily armed and
to resist arrest "A capture
vas effected by strategem and Belder
was then taken to hospital.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-12-26
SANTA WENT TO HOSPITAL.
And Brought Cheer To the Sick of That
Institution.

Santa Claus was q frequent and we'll
laden visitor at the City hospital this
year, brining great deal of happiness
to those confined and to those employed
there. He was first sent by the ladies
of st. Monica's church, bringing fruit
OF all kinds, candy, preserves, vegeta-
bles and cooked food. Christmas eve
he came again in the form of the Kill
care club of eleven girls, similarly la.
den. After these merry girls left, San
TO made frequent trips up the hill,
bringing various gifts to patients and
nurses.
To the little twelve yearold boy con-
fined there, he brought a large bag of
gifts and hung it on his bed while he
slept. His will be a continued Christ
mas, for he has gift for several com
ing days. The lovely flowers brought,
the good things to eat, the thoughtful
individual gifts, made Christmas very
merry one and those who received the
benefits desire to express their thanks
TO all those who aided in making this
Christmas long remembered one.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-12-26
FOUND wHIsKEY UNDER STOVE.
officers Arrested Mr. and Mrs. James
Ennght, Who Plead Not Guilty.

Seven persons faced Judge, or Justice
Scott during the period from yesterday
morning to this morning, three of whom
entered pleas OF not guilty, while four
pleaded guilty and arranged TO pay
fines for Hisdemeanors. On search
and seizure at the house of James En-
right in Graniteylle, made Tuesday
night by Deputy Sheriifs W. i. Cutler
and A. NJ. Morrison, Mr.. Enright and
his wife, Mary, were brought in ON the
charge OF selling. to whyh they pleaded
not guilty, after which their cases were
continued to Saturday, bail of $500 be-
ing furnished by each.
The result of the raid at the Enright
house was the discovery of two pints
OF whiskey in a compartment under
the kitchen stove, the repository being
so inaccessible that the officers confess
they would not have found it had they
not been given n ''tip" beforehand.
The other respondent to plead not
guilty was ID. j. Gallivan, the charge
being intoxication, the arrest being by
Special Officer Woodes. The case was
continued to Friday, bail OF $50 being
furnished.
Three more cases were heard Christ
mas morning. Victor johnson OF Barre,
who was arrested by Chief Sinclair on
River street along about 10 o'clock Tues
day night pleaded guilty to first of
fence of intoxcation and arranged to
pay fine At IS and costs of $3.50 Fred
Mclaughlin, also of Barre and also ar
rested at the same time and place as
johnson by Patrolman Mcleod. did the
same before Judge Scott and was fined
a like amount and costs. Being a
minor, Mclaughlin was asked to dis
close. which be did by declaring that
he took the liquor off the table at his
boarding house William Morren, ar
rested by Patrolman Gamble on Christ
mas eve, pleaded guilty to a subse-
quent offence and was fined sl5, with
costs Of $J.19.
Clifford Blair of Montpelier. arrested
by Patrolman Mcleod, last night, was
the only respondent in court this morn
ing. He pleaded guilty to first Of
fence and was fined S., with costs Of
$40, which amount he arranged to
pay.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-12-26
SCHOONERS WERE
BLOWN. ASHORE
BY Fierce Gale All Along English Chan
nel-Passenger Steamer From
Brazil Was One

Plymouth, England, Dec 26.--The Bra
lillian passenger steamer Goyas, bound
from Buenos Ayres, and two sehooners
were blown ashore to-day by terrific
gale, which prevails all along the Eng
lish channel. The vessels are tight under
Batten bay, short distance from here.
st. Pierre, Miquelont, Dee. 26.-The
men comprising the crew of the British
schooner Alder who were believed to
have been lost when the vessel was
wrecked on the north coast of st. pierre's
Road. reached here to-day. After aban-
doning the schooner the crew landed at
Vainquer's island in a dory after hard
struggle with the elements.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-12-26
RECTOR PRESENTED A PURSE.
Rev. w. ]. M. Beattie Remembered By
Websterville Parishioners.

The Christmas tree and exercises in
connection with ST. John the Baptist
Episcopal church at Websterville were
held on Christmas eve in the vestry. w.
j. Edwards, the superintendent of the
Sunday school, presided. There was a
lengthy and very interesting program
and the children all did their part splen-
didly. The dialogue was well worthy OF
special mention.
The vestry was we'll filled with par
ents and friends and at the close of THE
program ID. Greenely, as spokesman fer
the congregation, presented Rev. w. !.
VI. Beattie the rector, purse of money.
containing $40, as a token of their es-
TEEN and appreciation of his work
among them, after which the gifts,
which were many, were presented to
parents and children.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-12-26
MINOR IN MONTPELIER COURT.
A lo-Year-old Boy Not Sentenced Pend
ing Disclosure.

Orville Fordham was in Montpelier
city court to-day on the charge OF in
toxication. to which charge he pleaded
guilty. Sentence was not pronounced
a. Forlham is a minor. being only 10
years old. Judge Harvey placed the
Young man in charge Of patrolman Con-
molly. who made the arrest. pending a
disclosure.
Chief Durkee Of the Montpelier po-
lice went to Mddlebury to-day 20 get
Jack Worcester. who is alleged TO have
worn of somebody else's overcoat in
Montpelier the other day and TO have
forgotten to return IL. The charge
named in the warrant j. grand larceny.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-12-26
TAFT WILL RETURN
BEFORE NOMINATING
For Civil Governor of Panama Canal
Zone and Other 0ficials--To-
days Program.

Panama, Dec 20. President Taft has
decided not to nominate the civil govern
or of the canal zone or the subordinate
officials until his return to the United
States. 1t is generally considered prob
able that he will appoint Col. George ".
Goethals to the post.
To-day's program included visit by
President Taft to the Culebra cut ON the
canal and an automobile trip to the
ruins of an old Panama city which was
sacked and razed by buccaneer Morgan.
The presidential party will sail from
Colon tonight on the battleship Arkan-
sas and expects to reach Key West sun
day.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-12-26
CHILDREN MADE HAPPY.
Ana Older Ones as Well at Swedish
Mission Last Evening.

The Swedish mission held it, Christ
mas entertainment and tree in the For
esters' hall last evening before very
large audience. many having 20 stand
A delightful program was given. fhe
children taking part. with solos and
readings. The Sunday school choir also
gave several pleasing selections. Miss
Ethel Biork and Clarence Erickson each
received a nice Bible in return for t'r~ii
perfect ATTENDANCE. AT the close of re
exercises the children received bags O.
Popoon and candy.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-12-26
$50 REBELS DEFEATED.
According to Announcement BY Mexican
Federals

~ Paso. Texas. Dee. 26-.An official
federal report, which was made public
to-day. SAYS that $50 rebels under Cen
erai SaiazaF were defeated Monday by
General Blanco. and 450 volunteers in
the Casss Grhndes district. az Janos
Twelve rebels we're killed. savs the gov
ernment report. which does not give the
federal less.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-12-26
Explosion Occurred Outside
Hotel in Panama Last
Night
LOCAL JEALOUSY
GIVEN AS CAUSE
Dispatches to Washington
Try to Discredit the
Wild Rumors

Washington, d. c., Dec. 2.6--An eXplo.
sion in the park opposite the Tiyoli hotel
in Panama, which occurred while Presi.
dent Taft was attending ball last
night, is reported in dispatches to the
Panama legation here to-day to have
been due to rivalry between two mer.
chants in the vicinity.
The dispatches state that the eNplo-
sion occurred outside the district trav.
ersed by President Taft, and it is de.
clared that the explosion was in no way
with the presidents visit to
the city.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-12-26
FoSTER--HoLT.
Barre Girl Married in Cleveland, Ohio,
to Graduate of N. u.

Miss Hazel NJ. Holt, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. A. NJ Holt of this city. ard
George G.. Foster of Boston We're united
in marriage at the Park Congregational
church, Cleveland, Ohio, on Wednesday,
December %.
The bride is a graduate OF Spaulding
high school in the class of 1909 and since
that time has filled stenographic posi-
tions in Brattlebora, Mortified end
Cleveland. Mr.. Foster is graduate of
Norwich university in the class of 1911.
He now has lucrative position as civil
engineer with the Pennsylvania railroad
company in Cleveland.
Mr.. and Mrs. Foster viii reside in
Cleveland.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-12-26
MARRIED AT HARDwICK.
Harry Mcleod, Former Barre Man, the
Groom.

Harry Mcleod. formerly OF Barre, was
united in marriage last Saturday at
Hardwick to Miss Jennie Rowells of thai
place. The marriage was performed by
Rev. John Jones, pastor Of the Methodist
church, Hardwick Immediately after
the wedding the couple left on we'd
ding trip through Massachusetts and
Rhode Island. The bride is one of the
most popular young ladies in the vii,
Iage Of Hardwick and Mr.. Mcleod. who
has resided there for nearly two wears.
has a large circle of friends. He attend
ed Spaulding high school and later at
tended Tuft Dental school at Boston.
Mr.. Mcleod is at present employed a. /,
for the Woodbury. granite
company.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-12-26
MANY PEOPLE MADE HAPPY.
Through the Services of the Local Sal.
vation Army Corps.

The Salvation Army distributed about
twenty-five baskets, containing Christ
mas supplies, and Capt. Brant Of the
local corps estimates that about 100 peo-
pie were made happy thereby.
The annual Christmas tree exercises
and the distribution OF presents viii be
held Monday night in the Headquarters
at the old city building. For the past
few weeks Capt. Brant of the local
army has been plying every possible
means Of raising donations and he wish.
- to express his thanks for the eeneros-
ity OF the people Of Barre.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-12-26
THROAT CUT
WITH RAZOR
Joseph Mclaughlin Muir
dered at a Christmas
Celebration
HIS BROTHER-IN-LAW
HELD ON THE CHARGE
Police Allege That Michael
j. Collins Was Slayer
at Somerville

Boston, Dec. 20. Charged with muir
dering his brother.in.law, Joseph w.
Mclaughlin, at Christmas celebration
yesterday, Michael J. Collins pleaded not
guilty in the Somerville police court to-
day and was held without bail for
hearing next Tuesday. The police al
lege that Collins killed Mclaughlin by
slashing his throat with razor.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-12-26
QUARREL OVER AUTO
LED TO MURDER
Two Union Officials at Chicago Said To
Have Disputed Over Possession of
Unions Property.

Chicago Dec. 26.--James Conway, an
official of the United Gas Filters local
union, was shot and killed to-day by
Thomas Freer, secretary of the same
organization. a quarrel growing out
of the election OF officers week ago,
which led to dispute over the posses
sion of an automobile owned by the
union. is said to have caused the shoot
ing. Freer, when arrested, is said to
have declared that he fired in self-dc
fense.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-12-26
LowE-PAITS.
A Marriage at SO West Street on Christ.
mas Eve.

The marriage of Mrs. Joanna Pats and
William Lowe, both of Barre, occurred
at 50 West street Tuesday evening at
$3.50 o'clock, the officiating clergyman
being Rev. J. w. Barnett. They were
attended by Mrs. S. Comoll as brides
maid and John Carlson as best man.
Only the relatives and few friends
were in attendance. Following the
an informal reception was
held. Mr.. and Mrs. Lowe were the re-
cipients of many handsome gifts The
groom is employed in the granite cut
ting industry. Masters Charles. Hen
ry, Wilfred and Catherine Lowe, chill
iren of the groom. were present at the
and will make their home with
their parents.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-12-26
NO PLACE FOR SHOW.
Wilson's Inauguration VIII Have Jeffsr-
sonian Simplicity.

Washington. d. C.. Dee. 26.-Jefter-
sonian simplicity vii make the iuausu-
ration Of president-clect Wilson. While
the greatest outpourine of people that
ever marked any presidential inaugurs-
tion j. eNpcctei, Chairman William {.
Eustis Of the committee saws they VII
h. No ostentation lie ssys that pure
democracy demands that there BE- no
display.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-12-26
WOMAN LOST LIFE
IN HOUSE FIRE
Mrs. Hannah Flor, Aged rs, Victim at
Wstertown, Mass, This Morning
Before Neighbors Could
Break Into House.

Watertown. Mass. Dee. 26.- Kerosene
used a kindiing caused an explosion 20
day. resulting in the death of Mrs. Han
nah Flor. aged - YEAR. The smoke ard
kames attracted the neighbors To The
house hut locked doors and windows do
layed the work Of rescue. The property
loss was small.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-12-26
BRASSAw-HUNT.
Plainheld Woman Becomes Bride Of
Barre Man.

Ethel Hunt of Plainfield and Fred L.
Brassaw of Barre were united in mar
riage by Rev. John b. Reardon at the
Universalist parsonage on Saturday ev-
ening, Dec. 81. at 5 o'clock