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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-01-30
MUST RAISE CASH TO PAY BILLS,
F. II, Rogers & Co. to Have Money-Rais
ing Sale.

The +. Fl. Rogers & Co. store wa,
closed this morning for the purpose Of
inventory. In an interview with a rep.
resentative of the Barre Daily Times
this morning, Fred Rogers made the
following statement: I'VE have secured
the services Of H. L. Gilmore & Co,
adiusters, of New York for the purpose
OF raising enough cash ont of our stock
to pay. pressing obligations This sea-
son has been the most backward in my
career in the clothing business. Antici-
pating a big business, we bought an
immense stock. We simply miscaleu-
lated, and now we are compelled to turn
our stock into money to pay our bills
j, l.. Stern, representing II. L. Gill
more & Co., was also interviewed. He
said: "We are adjusters of credits and
have been called here by +. II, Rogers &
Co. to raise enough cash to pay their
business obligations. have been in this
line OF business for years, but never iii
my experience have | handled better
selected, cleaner or more up-to-date stock
than Rogers. | should Judge the stock
will inventory about $4,000 to S30,000.
don't think it will take us very long
to raise the required amount, as the
prices we have put on the merchandise
should move it quickly. We open the
sale next Thursday at . o'clock.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-01-30
TALK OF THE TOWN

Magazines and all kinds Of periodicals.
at Hendricks.
II. C. Young of Elmore street was il
WIlliamstown yesterday on business
| The civic federation will meet in AL
drich hall Wednesday, Jan. 81, at
o'clock.
Stove, sewing machine and furniturt
for sale. Rev. E. C. Downey, 40 Orang'
street
Andrew Fasola of Berlin street il
confined TO the house by an attack o
| tonsilitis
The Cleaners club will meet Tuesday
| evening with Miss Fullerton, 54h
spaulding street, Miss Carleton, host
/ ess.
Mrs. Ivan Desilets, who has been visit
! ing relatives in this vicinity for the past
two weeks. returned yesterday to heI
home in Iberyille, p. Q.
The Burlington Free Press reports
that Mrs b. w Braley, now of that
city but formerly of Barre, fractured
her left wrist by fall Saturday.
| Mr.. and Mrs. G. f. Miller and daugh.
ter Mrs. Enrol Lawrence, leave to-mor-
row for West Berlin, where they are tc
reside and carry on the home farm OF
DR., c. f, Chandler.
Maccabees, attention! All those who
have not paid their Januuc assessments
and dues can do so by calling at McIver
4 Matheson's office, room 3, Miles gran
tie block, during office hours. Alice V.
Beckley, record keeper,
Mr.. and Mrs. f. w. Winch and Mrs
L. +. Church left this morning for Keene,
n. H., where they will make their home.
Mr. Winch. who has been employed in
the Reynolds hardware store, has Sc
cured similar position in Keene.
John Miles of Graniteville, senior
in the electrical engineering department
az Norwich university, has accepted a
position with big western electrical
house, to make a preliminary survey for
a dam in the southern part of the state.
Mr. Miles will have for his assistants
three other members of his class. He
leaves next week to assume charge OF
the work
The headquarters for Vermont of the
United States Health and Accident In
surance company, whose home Office is
at Saginaw, Mich, is to be established
in Barre and will be in charge of Edward
r. harrington as resident state man
ager he being member OF the firm OF
Gray & Harrington. The company is one
of the best known organizations of its
kind in the country, having been long
established, and the new Vermont man
ager has wide acquaintance in many
parts of the state. Rooms 2 and 3 in
the Gordon block have been secured and
are now being fitted up for headquarters,
so that Mr.. harrington will open them
for business on February /.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-01-30
BARRE DRUG COMPANY'S FINAL
STATEMENT FOR JANUARY

During the past six months, ending
january, 1912, it has been our pleasure
to conduct drug store that has been
an advantage to its patrons to say the
least The above-named company, how.
ever, make no claim that they have paid
over any dividends to its stockholders,
but will say that the business is all we
could expect and has been better than
we anticipated. The outlook is most
promising and with this prospect our
stock will doubled at least, and every
effort will be put forth to furnish our
patrons with the goods they want in
our line and at prices that are attractive
70 the patron Of good judgment. How
ever, we are ready for all corners as
well now as later. Our stock is COM
pete and our service is agreeable and
alert to the business. You can judge
for YOURSELF Doors open early and
lose late. Barre Drug Company, Depot
square.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-01-30
Rev. Mr.. Poole to Lecture.

The ladies of the civic federation have
already presented in their lecture and
entertainment course two irst.class lee
lures, one by Judge Lindsey of Denver,
Col, the other by Dr. Eastman; also
two concerts. the first by the Festival
Artists of Boston, the second by home
talent. The latter has been pronounced
BY many the best in the course, and
certainly il well merited the large audi
ence attending. The readers, the singers
and the pianist for that occasion, al
though they were our own people, wer;
decidedly meritorious artists and would
shine as stars wherever they might APP
pear. The federation was very proud
to present them in this entertainment
course.
The committee also feels that the.next
lecture will meet cordial reception.
This comes very near being by home
talent also, as the Rev, Francis A. Poole
has but recently resigned the pastorate
of the Congregational church here to
take a large church in Worcester, Mass.
Mr.. Poole, who comes next Friday, Feb.
2 viii take for his subject, Democracy"
Tickets viii go on sale at Hendricks
tomorrow morning. Prices, % and 81
cents.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-01-30
TALK OF THE TOWN


Great values on coats at Fits.
II. A. Rugg was business visitor in
Groton yesterday.
Fresh stock of Fuller-Gre choco-
lates at Hendricks.
John Gallagher is confined to his home
on Howe place by slight attack OF the
grippe.
Albert Tonguay went to Waterbury
this morning for few days visit with
friends.
John Frontini left this morning for
Waterbury, where he has secured en-
| ployment.
Arthur Carroll is confined to his home
on Beacon street by threatened attack
of tonslitis.
Charles Rylander went to Waterbury
yesterday, after few days visit with
friends in this city
Paul Scampini returned this morning
from Boston, where he has been for the
past week on business.
Miss Margaret Staples returned to
visit with friends in this city.
Guy Oltilini resumed work yesterday
at G. W. Averill & Co.'S, after few
days absence on account of illness.
Rudolph Cutting returned to Goddard
seminary this morning, after spending a
few days at his home in Marshfleld.
John Pelkey Of Webstervile returned
home yesterday afternoon, after pass
ing several weeks with relatives in Con-
cord, n. II.
c. S. Wallace left this morning for
Waterbury to attend a meeting Of the
Vermont Congregationalist club, which
is to be held there this evening.
An error was made in the list of
Socialist candidates published in yester
days Times, in that William Reid was
stated to be the candidate for assessor
for two years, when the name should
have been William Nicol.
Mrs. Gilbert shappy OF Webstervillc
was in the city this morning on her way
to Burlington, where she will submit to
an operation at the Mary Fletcher hos
pital. Mrs. Shappy has only partially
recovered from the effects of an opera
tion which she underwent last fall
Rev ]. w. Barnett, pastor of the Com
gregational church. went this morning
TO Waterbury, where he attended the 1
regular meeting of the Montpelier Union
OF Congregational Ministers, AT the
morning session of the meeting, Rev. Mr. |
Barnett gave an address on the TOPIC |
What Is the Church?"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-01-30
Flowers at Mrs. Meningitis Funeral.

The list of flowers contributed at the
funeral of Mrs. David Mcknight is;
Pillowsfrom husband; pillow, Mr.. and
Mrs. H. Brown. Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred
Milne, Mr.. and Mrs. George Stuart, Mr.,
and Mrs. L. Gallagher, Mr. and Mrs. w.
Jopp, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Laven, Mr.. and
Mrs. Koyelsky, Mr.. and Mrs. c. L. Les
lie, Mrs. Forsythe, Mrs. Emslie; wreath
from Ladies of Clan Gordon; wreath,
Harrison Granite Co; Gala lilies, Mrs.
Gilbertson and family; Gala lilies, Will
liam and John Mahoney; roses and car
nations, Mr.. and Mrs. R. Mcknight and
family; roses and carnations, Mr.. and
Mrs Riley Burgess; roses, Mrs, Morton;
carnations, Mrs. cambridge; wheat and
carnations, Mr.. and Mrs. Kennedy; roses
and carnations, Mr.. and Mrs. F. Chaples;
carnations, Miss Gladys and Nqttie Nor
ton; carnations, Comolli & Co.; roses,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Murray and family;
carnations, Miss Georgiana Fountain
Leon Bishop, Thomas Blann, Alex. Had
den.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-01-30
TALK OF THE TOWN

w. r. Pritchard Of Claremont, N IT.,
was business visitor in the city to-
day.
Chester Eastman OF Rockland, Me-,
arrived in the city last night for few
days business visit.
For Sale--Cottage house, corner OF
Nelson and Hill street. Would rent to
right party. Warren F. Richardson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Banyea of Bel
lows Falls arrived in the city this morn
ing from Burlington for few days
visit with friends.
ID affittarsi tenimenti da 4-5-67 LOCAL.
con Caldo, Luce Elettrica e Gas. Rivol-
gersi ALA Farmacia Italiana or da Fan
leoni, "A Granite street.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-01-30
TALK OF THE TOWN

A. D. s. watches 70 cents, guaranteed
for one year, at Hendricks drug store.
Ladies' and children's sweaters at
prices to close this week at Vaughan's
Chicken-pie supper by the men OF the
Congregational church Friday, $3.50 to
1880. Tickets. 35 cents
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-01-30
How Quick a Sick Man

would avail hismelf of a chance to in
sure if he could get one. In order to
be insured, you must commence web and
go in to stay. National Life ms Co.,
OF VI, (Mutual.l S. S. Ballard, general
agents Lawrence building, Montpelier,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-01-30
Card of Thanks

We wish to thank our friends and
neighbors for their kindness and SYM
pathy in our recent bereavement, also
for the beautiful flowers.
David Mcknight,
Mrs. Abbie Gilbertson.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-07-20
3f2-Acre Timber Farm, $1,000
stock. Tools and Equipment

Can pillow ninety rods in straight furrow. A
brook -watered pasture for 50 cows. Wood lot
estimated to out 600 600 feet of timber, mostly
spruce Near three mills; easy road to station.
splendid nine-room house, big barn, running
water. Owner, a nonresident is unable TO
occupy. For immediate sale will include eight
cows and heifers, poultry, wagons full line of
farm machinery and tools part cash, easy terms.
for details and travelling instructions to
this and good farm of l67 acres with stock.
tools and crops included for only $500, see
page 46 of our New Mammoth Farm Catalogue
No. 49, Just out, copy free; illustrated and filed
with a wonderful assortment of money making
farms the stock and machinery included with
many to settle affairs quickly. 4. A. Strout
Farm Agency Station 2729. No 294 Washington
Street Boston, Mass. lOItl
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-07-20
TALK OF THE TOWN


Table girl and kitchen woman wanted
at the hotel Otis.
NoticerJuly sale, all goods reduced
in the store at Vaughan's.
Abbott 4 Co. have just received large
invoice of muslin underwear.
The time AIS; the place Goddard
campus; the teams-Chinese university
VS.. Barre A. c.
Dance-Miles' hall, Saturday evening.
-Four hours Of dancing on splendid
floor in large cool hall.
Free band concert by the Montpelier
band all this afternoon at the auction
sale of building lots at Sunnyside parG,
Montpelier.
Mrs. c, A. Heath and Mrs. E. A. Far
rim OF Washington street left this morn
ing for Plainfield, where they will visit
relatives for two weeks.
Miss Elizabeth Gall Of Chelsea arrived
in this city yesterday for few weeks
visit as the guest OF her sister, Mrs
Roderiek Cameron, of Washington street
Joseph Kovalsky, the North Main
street tailor, whose right hand has been
seriously threatened by blood poison, has
now regained complete use of the mem
Der.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Z. Morrison and
children of Park street have returned
home, after passing several days in camp
at Woodbury. pond. Mr. Morrison re-
sumed his duties in the Eastern Estate
Tea store this morning.
A home just outside with plenty Of
land. All modern conveniences, on the
car line; eight rooms; and, best of all,
YOU set the price. Isn't it time you
bought that home you've been thinking
about? See auction ad, on page 7.
The Socialist local of this city have
for some time back had committee
actively at word considering candidate
for city representative. There have been
several names already mentioned. The
committee will meet Tuesday night OF
the headquarters to make their choice.
Arthur II. Bennett, assistant manager
and window dresser for the +. w. Wool
worth Co. of South Norwalk, Conn,
who has been visiting his parents, MIR.
and Mrs. s. O. Bennett of 10 Upland
avenue, returned to his home in South
Norwalk last night. Mr.. Bennett re-
ports fine time at his old home.
The ladies of the Plainfed club held
very successful picnic at Dewey park
yesterday. About sixty We're present,
including some from Montpelier. Mrs
H. W. Shores, one of the invited guests,
photographed the company, after which
short program was given by the young
people A bountiful supper was served
and soon afterward the guests took their
way homeward with happy hearts ana
fall stomachs.
The Cobble Hill grange held box
social at grange hall on east hill last
evening. There was short literary pro-
gram, including an Instrumental solo by
Miss Owen, recitation by Vivian Bak-
er, song by the male quartet ana
reading by Harold Bancroft. There was
music for promenading and games, one
of the latter being played by F. W.
Parkhurst and George i. c. Wheaton
in this same schoolhouse 80 years ago
The Cobble hill auctioneer, Paul Pierson
disposed of the boxes in manner that
again proved his ability to place COM
pany in good humor and relieve them OF
their cash, and considerable sum was
realized
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-07-20
TALK OF THE TOWN

Dance Miles hall. Saturday night.
| Buy your dresses and waists at The
| Vaughan Store.
See the special values in silk and
messaline petticoats at Abbott's.
| Carl Nelson left last night for VT
terbury, where he will visit relatives
until Monday.
j. j. soules left yesterday afternoon
for Burlington, where he will visit
friends for few days.
Mrs. Frank Goneo left yesterday aft
ernoon for Rouses Point, n. Y, where
she will visit relatives for time.
Mrs. Annie Carroll of Keith avenue
is expected home tonight, after pass
ing week with friends at Old Orchard.
Me-
Free band concert by the Montpelier
band all this afternoon at the auction
sale of building lots at Sunnyside park,
Montpelier.
Come to the Rowland hall for your
dancing Saturday night. Music by the
popular Riley orchestra. Gents,
soc; ladies, free.
Can the Barre Athletic club hold the
heavy hitting Chinese teamg This viii
be answered on Goddard campus Mon
day, July %, at 4:l5.
We are receiving large quantities Of
fancy New Hampshire blueberries. These
are the cleanest and best that come into
the city Diversi Fruit Co.
Contractor II. F. Johnson of Maple
Grove street has broken ground for two
dwelling houses in front of the Richard
Grigg residence. on fremont street.
A regular meeting of Barre branch,
G. c. |. A., will be held in the opera
house Monday evening, July %, at 7
o'clock. Important. James Mortimer.
Mrs. I. NJ Kempton and Miss Marion
Tilden of Mortified are passing a few
days in the city as guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur c. Tilden of Upper Prospect
street.
Miss Josephine NJ Ripley, who has
been passing several days in the city
as a guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert A.
Rugg of Hall street. left yesterday for
her home in Chelmsford Mass
Following the routine business at the
regular monthly meeting of Green Noun
tain lodge. Royal Arcanum, last evening,
social hour was in order and several
members OF the organization contributed
readings and musical selections to the
program. Refreshments of ice cream
and waters were served during the even.
ing.
An exciting game of soccer" tooth I'll
was played at the Berlin street grounds
last evening between teams representing
the boarders at the clearinghouse OF
Mrs. Kesson and Mrs. Smith of Maple
avenue. the Smith clan winning by tie
score of 3 to l. The winning tally was
made by Grant of the Smiths. with the
assistance of the opposing goaltendcr. it
is said by eye witnesses of the perform
ance. The stakes of the game were
reputation and a left handed hammer
handle.
A large limb broken clean off from
an elm tree in front of 81 Elm street
is lodged in the other branches directly
over the road and sidewalk. making
a menace to teams, automobiles and
pedestrians. In the case of high wind it
is likely to be dislodged, and as The
limb measures some six or seven inches
in diameter at the butt, one can imagine
what the result would be if the weight
should strike anyone The limb has re-
mained in the position for ten days or
two weeks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-12
VIRGINIA OBITUARY.
Mrs. Mary j.. Byrd.

Onancook, Va, Mardch 12- Mrs.
Mary l.. Byrd, wife of Charles L..
Byrd, a prominent merchant and cit
izen Of Metomkin. died at her home
Friday, following an illness OF sew
eral weeks. Her age was tifty-siX
years. She had long been a member
of Zion Baptist Church, and one OF
its most liberal supporters.
Louis Cohen.
Stanton, Va, March 12-Louis
Cohen. Staunton's oldest Jewish citi-
zen and merchant. is dead. aged six
ty-eight years. He had been in fail
ing health for some time. He was
born on the German and Polish Dor
der, and he came to America when
boy. He accumulated a handsome
fortune, which he later lost, but in
the past few years he had TO some
extent rccouped himself. He at one
time owned and operated chain Of
stores in Virginia. West Virginia,
Tennessee and Ohio. He married
Miss Switzer of Stanton, who died
about eighteen months ago. Five
children survive: three daughters
and two sons. They are Mrs. D. L..
Switzer. Mrs. A. w. Lytton and Miss
Rhe1 Cohen; and Messrs. Maurice
and Walter Cohen, ali of Stanton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-12
GOOE GOVERNMENT LEAGUE.

Lynchburg, Va. March r.
Backed by probably 100 Of The best
business and professional men OF the
city, Good Government League,
which, it is proposed, shall work for
the future good Of the city. has been
formed. While it is so stated, it is
expected that the league will take Il
lively interest in the primaries TO he
held soon for the nomination OF
candidates TO fill half the seats in
the two branches Of the City Coun-
Gil, which are 10 be elected in June.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-12
GAzETTE's CONTEST.
Continued from page u

Continued from page u
subscriptions to dc the candidate the
most good should reach the contest
manager befrre nine o'clock WedneS-
day night, hut remittances from those
living outside will be given first Pc
Rod credits if mailed before nine
o'clock Wednesday night, providing
they reach this Office before the con-
Test closes.
Some Of the candidates and their
friends are of the opinion that the
$ schedule vii! be increased and still
higher numbers of votes will be al
lowed for subscriptions, but in this
they err, for such will not be the case.
1t is not only the candidates them
sci res m are eager to get in all the
subscriptions they can this period.
The people who are interested in the
various candidates are paying their
subscriptions now when they will give
them the most votes. No candidate
SHOULD fail to realize that the people
will be more than glad to help her
during This period.
4 number Of the contestants are
reaping big harvest of special hal-
lets by writing to their out-of-to"n
friends. and securing their subscrlp-
tions. You surely know some one to
whom you could write who would be
pleased to have the Alexandria Ga
zette visit them, and especially since
their subscriptions will be of assist
ance to you.f We will furnish the can
didates or their friends with printed
forms of letters upon application.
Tours May Be Won This Period
This period no doubt will be the
most eventful of the entire contest
1t is safe prediction that the work
done by the candidates and their
friends this week will play an impor'
tant part in the winning of the prizes
at the finish and it may be this per-
iod's work which will determine the
final winners of the tours of Europe
Those candidates who wish to main
tain the best chances of winning al
the finish are now making telling eff
forts while the big vote offer is on
and are gathering in the subscription!
in large numbers before Wednesday
night at nine o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-12
REVELATIONS SHOCK RICHMOND

Richmond. Va. March 12.-Reve-
lations made by Coroner Taylor's
investigation into the death Of Mrs.
Tilden Stage have shocked Rich
mond.
The young wife is alleged to have
succumbcd to loss Of blood las the re
suit of an operation performed by
Antonio Freaderice, West Indian
herb doctor. The husband Of the
dead woman. who was. it is said,
present AT the time the operation
was performed, will be a witness to-
day at the inquest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-12
NEWS OF THE OLD DOMINION.
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.
Many Delegates Arrive Mt Roanoke
Roosevelt Men Are DiScour-
Dt.nSnart
aged at Prospect.

Roanoke. Va, March 12.-Last
night the majority of the delegates
to the Virginia State Republican
convention. which opens here today
at noon, have arrived, and the hotels
are filled with delegates, alternates,
and visitors.
Every indication points to a dele
CATION instructed for Taft being sent
from Virginia to the Chicago con-
yention There are many Roosevelt
men here, but, according to their
views of the situation, their leaders
have not been sent here as delegates
and they are powerless.
As far as is known, but one con-
test will come before the credentials
committee, that being the seating OF
the Third district delegation, there
being two delegations here clamoring
for recognition. One of these is be-
ing backed by Commissioner Of Rev.
enue Cabell and Postmaster Allen, of
Richmond and the other by Joseph
Brady and George Hanson, Of Rich
mond. The former delegation comes
uninstructed, but favorable to Taft.
Buena Vista, Va, March l2.The
Tenth district Republican conven-
ton met yesterday and elected Rob-
ert A. Fulwiler, of Staunton, and
George A. Rivercomb. Of Bath, as del
egates TO the national convention.
They are instructed for Taft.
Alvah Martin, Of Norfolk, was in
dorsed for national committeeman,
and Representative Slemp for State
chairman. The convention also has
! named as district elector Duncan
Curry of Staunton; district chairman,
! William Jennings. Of Rockbridge;
and district committeeman, John p.
Ackerly. of Rockbrdge.
Farmville, Va, March 1.-THE 4th
district Republican convention yes
| leTQay elcCIeN II. w. Nii"oh VI
Petersburg. and w. &. Alfred, OF
Mecklenburg, delegates TO the nation
al convention after adopting resolu-
tions in which they were instructed
10 vote for the nomination Of Pres
ident Taft first, last and all the time. y
Roanoke, Va, March l2.-The 9Th
district Republican convention in SEES
sion here last night. by a unanimous
vote instructed its delegates for Taft.
there being no opposition. Delegates
and alternates selected were: S. Fl.
! Hoge, Roanoke; j. L. Is. Smith, Chris
tiansburg; alternates. G.. c. Ainslee,
| Bedford county; Lee l.. Wolfe, Hall
! FAX county.