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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-27
TALK OF THE TOWN

Harry Goldman of Dorchester, Mass,
was among the business visitors in the
city yesterday.
The Barre italian Athletic club will
play the Hardwick Independents at
Hardwick next Saturday afternoon.
Herbert Arey returned this morning to
his home in Wilmont, N. H., after pass
ing several days with friends in the
city.
Misses Nellie Marley and Maxine EN-
erson, who have been visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Richard VeaIe of Patterson street,
left last night for their home in St.
Albans
Barre's public playground on Berlin
street viii be officially closed for the
season next Saturday. The instruct
ress, Miss Margaret Shattuck. will re-
turn to her home in Boston Saturday
night. The playground has been con-
Quoted during the summer by Miss Shat
tuck under the auspices of the Barre
Civic federation.
Mrs. c. ID. French and two sons, Ger.
aid and Paul, and Miss Mae Brigham
of Mississippi. have been the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. s. Waterman OF Wash
jngton street for a few days. They
were accompanied TO Barre ly Miss
1nez Waterman, who has been pass
ing the summer in Orleans. The latter
returned to Orleans to-day.
At the Barre golf links in the fore.
nocn Of Labor day there will be match
for medal play. The medal play match
will be terminated at II a. m. All those
desiring TO enter should have their
names enrolled with the tournament
committee by Friday night In the aft
ernoon n two-ball foursome will be con-
tested. Names for the foursome will be
drawn at p. m. Prizes for the matches
are to be awarded by members of the
club.
A riot of color, music, costumes. clean
comedy and girls characterizes John c.
Fishers production Of his musical com
edy success. "The Red Rose which
comes to the opera house tomorrow
night. The piece is the fesult of the
collaboration of Harry B. and Robert r.
Smith. with a iingling musical score by
Robert Hood Bowers, and portrays in a
wholesome manner. the gay student life
In Paris. The presenting company is
nnsually large and has the charming
zoe Barnett as its stellar light. The
rhorus and ballet play an important
part in the production and are said
to include some remarkably beautiful
young women.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-27
A REMNANT wHIsKEY DISCLOSURE
John Sharon Said Intoxication Was Due
to Last Winters Purchase.

In city court before Judge H. w. Scott
this forenoon, John Sharon, said to be
familiar figure in local court circles,
stood up and said he was guilty of
subsequent olfense of intoxication.
The court asked the respondent to make
a disclosure and he told of bringing home
a quantity of whiskey in a satchel from
Boston as long ago as last winter. IL
was the remnant of the Boston whiskey
that caused his downfall The story
evidently had its peculiar phases, for
Judge Scott gave the man straight
sentence of thirty days in the county
Jail at Montpelier and imposed in sd.
dition fine of SIS and costs. Sharon
was taken to Jail this noon.
He told the court of his recent return
from Woodbury. and apropos the 20
quest to disclose he said that much
of his time since leaving Woodbury. had
been spent in motion picture theaters.
Sharon was arrested by Officer John Di-
neen on South Main street this morn
ing around o'clock.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-27
DEATH OF MRS. GEORGE ALLEN
Occurred This Morning at Her Home in
South Barre.

Mrs. George Allen died at her resi-
dence in South Barre this morning at 8
o'clock, after an illness of two months
with nervous prostration. Mrs. Allen,
who was Miss Jessie A. Cady, was born
in Rutland, Sept Is, 1870, the daughter
OF G. T. and Emma tClappl Cady, and
lived in that place until ii years Of age,
when her parents removed to Calais and
later to Barre She was married to
George Allen May 2s, 1889, at Barre, and
is survived by her husband and two
children, Veda A., and |. Ernest, who live
at home; also a brother, Ernest c. Cady
of Vancouver, Wash.
Mrs. Allen was member of the Uni
versalist church in this city and of the
ladies' union connected Herewith, and
was also teacher in the South Barre
Sunday school and one OF the officers
of the grange, No. 467, p. of H.
The funeral will be held at the house
Thursday afternoon at o'clock, Rev.
Albert Smith of Williamstown officiat.
ing. The burial will take place in Elm
wood cemetery.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-27
THE ROCK OF AGES.
DARK BARRE GRANITE
Title of so-Page Booklet Just Put Out
by Boutwell,, Milne g. varnum,
well-Known Barre Quarry
Owners.

The Boutwell,. Milne & yarnum Co.
has just issued 50-page booklet, setting
forth the merits of Barre granite, and
especially of dark Barre granite, "the
rock of ages quarried by this firm.
The booklet is printed on the finest Of
heavy coated book paper and is more
than half made up of Illustrations
finest that the photogra pher and engrav-
crs could produce. The book is the most
pretcntious effort yet made to set forth
the merits of dark Barre granite as u
monumental stone, and it is something
that will help to increase the demand
for Barre granite wherever it goes. The
book treats first OF memorials in the
abstract and then proceeds to acquaint
the reader with the stone that is in
every way best suited to monumental
purposes beautiful, neverfading. ever
lasting and element proof dark Barre
granite" 1t then describes in detail this
granite and proceeds to show how the
production of Barre granite has increased
in few years. 1t cites the growth OF
Barre from 200 in 1880 TO l4,92S in
1910, growth founded largely upon a
single industry; it also gives details of
the growth OF the business Of the Bout
well, Milne & yarnum Co.
In 1890 when the Langdon quarry
was managed by Mr.. Boutwell,, IL men
and yoke of oxen were employed, and
q 20 horsepower engine furnish the nec-
essary steam for the drills. The opera
tions Of Mr. Milne were about Of the
same scale To-day the Boutwell,, Milne
& Narnum Co. have 300 men employed
in their quarries, and ii modern steam
plants furnish power for steam drillsi
two air compressors supply S5 air drills
and in addition to these are used three
Temple electric drills with capacity OF
about 90 cubic feet Of granite per day.
Seven separate and distinct blacksmith
shops are employed sharpening drills and
handling light repair work. central
modern. machine shop is operated for the
and repairing of large ma
chinery and derricks.
The illustrations are of various monu-
ments cut from dark Barre granite and
OF quarry scenes, showing the immensity
Of the deposits, the elearness Of the
granite and the opportunity to secure
stone OF any dimension. While this
booklet has been prepared for the sole
purpose of advertising dark Barre gran
ite and the business of Boutwell,, Milne
& yarnum Co., it cannot but be of bene
fit to the granite. business as whole to
have so fine booklet as this circulated
the country.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-27
800 MEN IN POSSE
Searching Mountains of Alabama for
Four Negroes.

Gadsden, Ala, Aug. q. Eight hun
dred men yesterday afternoon were
searching in the mountains of DeKalb
county for four negroes, at least one
of whom had shot three of his pursuers.
When the hunt began Sunday, after
the robbery of store at Collinsville, it
was believed that the mob had only ons
outlaw to deal with, but subsequent
showed there were at least
four in the band.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-27
scraped OFF His Load.

An unfastened spring seat prevented
Frank Chase, an employe of the Morse
jackson Coal company, from receiv-
ing broken back this morning. Chase
who is employed as dryer for the
company, was endeavoring to drive his
load of coal through the doorway OF
barn at the rear of the VIII Whitcomb
house on Washington street. In watch
ing the progress of the wagon wheels
over the sill, he was oblivious of his
own proximity to the top of the door
way. The team was moving moderately
and as the wagon passed through the
doorway he was knocked from his scat,
carrying the seat over backwards. Had
the seat been stable, Chase would prob
ably have had his back broken. He
was carried to place where the serv-
ices of physician were given.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-27
Death of Ida cOmOlli This Morning.

The death of Ida Comolli, the little
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Pasquale Co.
molli. occurred at her home, 90 Pleas
ant street, this morning at s o'clock
after a long illness. The child leaves
besides her parents, sister, Miss Mary
Comolli of Barre. and a brother, Raw
mond Comolli. of Mortified. She was
three years and six months old. The
funeral will be held at the house Thurs.
day afternoon at o'clock and the bur-
isl will take place in Hope cemetery.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-27
LIGHTNING's FRANKS.
Severely Shocks Tobacco Workers at
Agawam, Mass.

Agawam, Mass. Aug. 27.--Lightnipg
played about on the wires on which 81
employees of Crockett & Adams were
stringing tobacco leaves, in barn here
yesterday, severely shocked the entire
company. Three of the workers, Walter
Sheldon of this town, Rose SWAMI. Is,
OF East Longmeadow, and Walter Gilli-
gan, Is. Of West Springfield, were so
seriously injured they were taken to a
Springfield hospital
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-27
TWO BUILDINGS BURNED
IN PORTLAND, Me-, FIRE
Portland Stoneware Company's Buildings
Partly Wiped Out By Flames
Early To-day.

Portland, Me-. Aug 27 Fire to-day
destroyed one OF the main buildings Of
the Portland Stoneware company,
four-story wooden structure, together
with a smaller building this morning.
The loss is $4,000 and is insured II
is supposed that the fire started from
oil waste in the engineroom.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-27
SEC. MEYER HAS SToMAcH-AcHE.
Not Quite Up to Snuff Since Arriving
at Hamilton, Mass.

Hamilton, Mass, Aug Secretary
of the Navy Meyers. who reached here
last night, is indisposed as the result
of slight attack of Indigestion before
leaving Washington, where he felt the
effects of the extreme heat. 1t is ex-
pected that with few days rest he will
be fully recovered.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-27
A O. H. CONVENTION.
Opening Sessions Have Good Attendance
Members Attended High Mass.

The biennial state convention of the
Ancient Order of Hibernians and the
ladies auxiliary opened last evening
with an informal reception. at which
refreshments were served. This morning
there was large attendance at high
mass at st. Augustine's church, and this
afternoon will be principally devoted to
business.
Tonight at s o'clock banquet is to
be served with addresses, and trip to
the quarries is scheduled for tomorrow,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-27
"A STAGE FIRE HERO
PERISHED IN FLAMES
John Rich, Actor, Burned To Death in
New York Flat House Fire
Early This Morning.

New York, Aug. 27.--John Rich, an
actor, was burned TO death in fire
that burned out the upper floor of a
fat house on Mott street early to-day.
On the stage yesterday Rich posed as
the hero Of an apartment house fire.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-27
BARRE WOMAN SUED.
James Hall of Charlotte Wants Divorce
From Lottie North Hall.

Burlington, Aug 27. The divorce Pc
tition Of James Hall of Charlotte and
Lottie North Hall of Barre was entered
in Chittenden county court yesterday.
The bill is asked on the grounds of IN
fidelity, desertipn and intolerable Sc
verify.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-27
AUTOMOBILE WRECKED,
OCCUPANTS LITTLE HURT
Andrew Bonar Law, Union Party Lead.
er, Was in One of the Cars and
Suffered Severe Shock.

Margate. England, Aug 27,-Andrew
Bonar Law, leader OF the Unionist party
suffered violent shock when his auto.
mobile collided with another car near
here last night. Both cars we're wrecked
but the occupants were not seriously
hurt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-27
Ernest W. Pitman, Prominent
Mass. Builder, a Suicide.
SHOT HIMSELF EARLY TODAY
1T Is Supposed That Brooding Over
Financial Matters Was the Cause
Andover, Mass, Man Leaves
l.fE Widow and Daughter.

Andover. Mass, Aug. 81. Ernest w.
lPitman, well known as contractor and
builder of mills and other large strua-
lures, shot and killed himself at his
home here to-day. Worry over financial
affairs is supposed to have been the
cause of his act. Mr.. Pitman leaves his
widow and one daughter.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-27
The Liscum Sank at Wharf In
Shanghai Today
WHERE WAS BEING REPAIRED
The Vessel Now Lies in 40 Feet of Water
But 1t Is Believed That She Can
Be Raised--Cause of Sinking
Is Not Yet Known.

Shanghai, China, Aug. 27.--The United
States transport Liscum, which was
brought to this port to undergo repairs
sank alongside the wharf in 40 feet OF
water to-day, the cause of the sinking
not being known at the present time
The transport now lies in 40 feet OF
water, but it is thought that she can
be raised.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-27
TAFT BEGAN VACATION
BY PLAYING AT GOLF
Arrived in Boston By Train This Morn.
ing, Motored to Beverly and Went
to Golf Links at Once.

Beverly, Mass, Aug. 27.-President
Taft reached Boston by train this morn
ing and came here by automobile. He
started his vacation by going to the
Myopia Hunt club to play golf.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-27

Mrs. Jessie B. Watson of Cliff street
left Sunday for a two weeks vaca-
tion, from her duties in the John B.
Kelly establishment, which. she will
spend in New York and New Jersey
cities.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-27
$50 Reward offered.

will pay $50 reward for evidences
that viii convict the party who rang in
the false alarm at about 2:30 o'clock
this morning. c. B. Gladding, Chief.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-27

Mrs. Harriet p Morse and son, Harold
J. Morse, of Camp street, left this
forenoon for South Royalton. where they
will visit relatives for few days.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-27
Weather Prediction

Wednesday fair; brisk west and north.
west winds.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-16
keighborhood Notes.
Saratoga.


Mrs. Eugene Wheatley and Mrs.
Teresa Carey Of Holstein are visit
ing their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j.
N, Maxwell of this place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Austin Kessler were
Boone visitors Wednesday.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. John
Richey on Thursday, July IL, new
daughter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Miller of Oklahoma
spent a few days the past week at
the Maxwell home.
Word was received here recently
of the marriage OF Harmon Layne,
formerly of this place but now OF
Glasgow, Montana, to Miss Nellie
Hooker of that place. Mrs. Layne
will be remembered here as she
taught school at this place about
three years ago but has since resid-
ed on a homestead at Glasgow.
July Is.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-16

visited at the B. F. Keltz home in
the city yesterday. The Pride of
Iowa" drove over in his auto and
took Sunday dinner at the Outing
Club. In spite of rumors that Gotch
has retired the champion is still in
the game and taking the long end
of all of his contests.
Clinton Mccarthy is business
visitor in Blairsburg today.
A. S. Burnell returned yester-
day from Chicago for brief visit
with his family.
Miss Emma Baker spent Sun
day with relatives in Fort Dodge.
Henry Teget is business visi-
tor in Iowa Falls today.
j. j. Mccall is down from Fort
Dodge today on business.
VIM. Davis, who has been Wis
iting his sister Mrs. r. o. Rauworth,
left this morning for Kalamazoo,
Mich.
y Spick and Span Household Metal
Polish, large can 10 cents, at Met
calfs Economy Basement. diff
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-16
Homer.

Harvest is beginning in this COM
munity.
A very enjoyable social was held
last Thursday night at the John n.
Harrison home in Homer, given by
the Methodist ladies aid. The crowd
was good and everything had been
exceptionally we'll planned by the
host and hostess for the pleasure OF
those who attended.
Miss Aletta Peterson of Webster
City is visiting this week at the diff
Serent Boynton homes.
Little Kenneth Mulholland who
has been making an extended stay
with his grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs
Woodland, has now gone back to his
home In Webster City.
e. p. Harrison is not very we'll al
the present writing.
Mrs. A. NJ. Leksell will be hostess
to the Methodist. L. A. S. on Thurs
day of this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Bell, Mrs. T.
"A. Leksell, Misses Carrie and Anna
Rehnblom visited last Thursday al
the Andrew Rehnblom home neal
s.Stanhope.
July Is.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-16
Personal Briefs

Mrs. Grant Bawden left Satur-
day for Stratford, where she will
visit at the home of her sister, Mrs.
S. F. Holiday and also attend the
Chautauqua.
-Robt. Fullerton left today for
South Dakota to look after business
interests. He expects to be absent
from home two or three months.
Miss Hazel Oder returned to
Des Moines yesterday after a two
weeks vacation spent in this city.
Miss Stevenson of South Dako-
ia arrived in the city yesterday for
visit with her cousin, Miss Ruth
Stevenson.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. silvers and
daughter returned to Iowa Falls
yesterday after an over Sunday visit
in this city at the home Of Mrs. VIM.
Silvers.
Miss Meta Robinson, went to
harrisburg yesterday to visit her Sis
ter, Mrs John Bell.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Clary OF
harrisburg were trading in the city
yesterday.
A. Higbee of Fort Dodge visit
ed friends in this city last evening
| Miss Lottie Crosley has return.
ed from two weeks vacation visit
in Milwaukee, Wis.
Miss Aletta Anderson left this
morning for Salt Lake City and 9th.
er points in the west.
| Miss Cora Stark returned yes.
terday from an extended visit with
relatives in New York.
| Miss Mary Chamberlin was q
visitor in Jewell yesterday.
| Miss Irene Berg left today fol
Des Moines for an extended visit
with friends.
&C. H. Richeson is a Des Nome:
visitor today.
| Mrs. Peter Staenders ant
daughters, Mrs. Wilson Helmick ant
Miss Margaret staenders and grand
son, Allen Hirt leave tomorrow fol
a visit with relatives in Clarion.
| Miss Florence Leonard wal
down from Wall Lake yesterday.
Misses Myrtle and Bessie Gun
ningham and visiting friends, Mise:
Sadie and Mable Filler and Miss
Mona Karr are spending the day in
Fort Dodge.
Mrs. Arch Foster and Mrs. w
E. Brown are Fort Dodge callers to-
day.
| Mrs. W. w. Wyatt and daugh.
ter, Leah, went to the lakes today
for a summer outing.
VIII Rice left yesterday fol
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-16
Jewell.

Clyde Sucher and wife of Des
Moines came up to spend over Sun
day with Mr.. Suckers brothers, who
are staying at the Sucher home.
Geo. Chamberlin is the possessor
of a bran new Cadillac touring car
that he purchased through DR.. De-
La.
The following bunch of young
folks went to Clear Lake last Sun
day to spend the day: Glen Diehl,
Evan Cheever and wives, Vern Tay-
lor, Martin Gabrielson, Floyd Davis,
otis ;Clanhan, and Misses Clara Cab
rielson, Florence Eddy, Minnie An
sderson, Laura Hood. They all re-
port good time.
John Glamon went to Carroll
Monday morning to do some audit
ing work for the Farmers elevator.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-16
Pleasant Hill.

Little Wave Richards celebrated
her sixth birthday the 18th by in
viting her classmates of her Sun
day school class to her home. The
little folks played out on the lawn
until Waves mamma called them to
supper and served them with delic-
ious ice cream and cake which all
thoroughly enjoyed. They left for
their homes early in the evening
feeling that they had had very
pleasant time.
The Ladies Social Circle will be
entertained Thursday p. m. by Mrs.
Will Brock.
Grandma Berryhill of Kamrar
spent few days the past week at
the Harry Berryhill home here.
Mr.. Williamson has been cutting
oats for Mr.. Kent on the Wilke
farm near Webster City,
Mr.. and Mrs. Shadd Huddlestun
of Harmony Center came up to the
Mcconnell home Sunday and ac-
companied Mr.. and Mrs, Mcconnell
up to Chas. Nelson's in the auto.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Brock enter
tanned Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Brock
and Mr.. Shird Brock Sunday.
Little Geraldine and Gale Ander-
son have been visiting the past week
at the Corbin home near Homer.
There will be no services next
Sunday owing to the minister's abb
sence.
Mr. Jesse Adams has been i'll the
past week with hay fever.
July Is.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-16
West Independence,

Miss Bessie Hanson of Fort Dodge
is visiting with her brother, Dewey
for few days.
Clarence Claflin shelled corn fol
Peter Zeihan Thursday.
Harvest is on in full blast in this
vicinity and some of the oats are
down in bad shape.
Miss Tillie Helms visited with he1
sister, Louise, the past week.
Miss Louise Moose of north Of
Webster City visited her sister, Mrs
Peter Zeihan, the past week.
July Is.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-16

Harvesting has commenced
around here and small grain was
never better.
Bert Read went to Omaha Mon
day morning on business.
A. W. Knox has purchased a bran
new separator and expects to dc
some thrashing this summer and
fall. Ace is an old hand at the bust
ness and he will no doubt hit the
ball.
May Is.