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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-28
Important Notice.

Let every mo" voter who has moved
since the last election be sure that he
is properly registered. Attend to this
tonight without fail. Get your name on
the checklist and then on March . regis
ter your vote against the open saloon.
Every vote is needed. Make the major
ity so large that the enforcement Of the
law will be made easier, and the Illegal
selling stopped. II is up TO YOU.
Temperance Committee.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-28
Departure of Lawrence Young
sters to Washington Delayed
THEY MAY GO TOMORROW
There Are Now Three Investigations az
to Conditions in Lawrence-Congress-
man Butler Ames Made a Per-
sonal Inspection To day.

Lawrence. Mass, Feb. 2S.-A crowd
of one hundred women and girls gathered
to-day in Essex street, while there was
larger assemblage about the railroad
stations However, the crowd in Essex
street was dispersed without much trou-
BILE by the cavalry and metropolitan
police. Two arrests were made there.
The other crowd had gathered at the
station, expecting to see party OF
children off to Washington, where they
were to appear before Congress. The
departure Of the children was delayed
until tomorrow or later. Congressman
Butler Ames is here on a personal in
vestigation of the strikes Lawrence be-
ingSin his district. He will 90 to Wash
ington tomorrow.
A committee investigation OF the in
dividual cases of the IA strikers chill
dlen, who were detained by the police
as neglected minors, when the textile
strike leaders sought to send them to
Philadelphia last Saturday, was decided
upon last night in lieu of a regular court
hearing. This plan was adopted at
conference called by Judge }. j, Ma
honey of the district court after he
had heard the evidence in the cases Of
two of the children The court sug-
gested that pending the report of the
committee, no more children be sent
away from the city and the attorneys
for the strikers agreed to SO recommend
to the leaders.
These Investigations, all having to do
with the authority Of strikers to send
their children to other cities to be cared
for, are now under way Z. S. At
torney Asa P. French of Boston, act
ing on instructions from Attorney-Gen-
eral Wickersham, is conducting one
probe, while Attorney General James NJ
Swift of Massachusetts, has commenced
another at the request Of Governor Eu-
gene n. Foss That provided for by
the court yesterday makes the third
while congressional investigation s
also under consideration at Washing
ton
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-28
ROOSEVELT DISAPPOINTED THEM.
Could Not Attend Meeting of Harvard
Men In Portland.

Portland. Feb. 2S.-The inability Of
THEODORE Roosevelt to be present was
regretted by the Harvard men at the
annual meeting Of the New England
Federation OF Harvard clubs to-day
President Nathan Clifford made an ef-
fort to have the colonel attend the
meetings but other engagements pre-
vented his acceptance Of the invitation
4 business meeting was held this att
erncon. A banquet viii be the attrac-
tior this evening.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-28
W0MAN'S BODY
FOUND IN BATH TUB
Mrs. Johanna Heuveron of New York
Was Barely Alive When Found
To-day--Bellboy Under
Arrest

New York. Feb. 2s-Mrs. Johanna
Heuyeron, who lived alone in an apart
ment house in Harlem, was found to-day
crammed into the hathtub. The woman
was barely alive. She had been attacked
during the night and the fiat was looted.
The bellboy in the house was arrested,
and according 10 the police has con
fessed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-28
HAD ONE LEG BROKEN.
When Gasoline Exploded and Threw
]. B. Guild Is Feet.

Essex Junction, Feb PSI. B. Guild
in an accident yesterday had both bones
Of his left leg broken just above the
ankle. He was at the farm Of Hugh
Teaehout, assisting him in starting his
gasoline engine Mr.. Teaehout was us
INC a torch to thaw it out. when a spark
ignited the gasoline on the tank. This
exploded the tank and a large piece
struck Mr. Guild on the leg. He was
standing ON the truck Of the engine and
was thrown about 10 feet.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-28
Sis FOR LAWRENCE STRIKERS.
That Amount Collected In Barre Sheds
by Granite Cutters Union.

The secretary Of the granite cutters
union Of Barre has turned in to the
Italian strike committee the sum OF
SIl5. which has been collected through
out the sheds of Barre for the pur-
pos, of aiding the Lawrence, Mass,
strikers.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-28
$4,000 MINERS ON STRIKE,
AS MANY MORE TO-DAY
Negotiations Proceeding Between Gov
eminent and Owners, to Bring about
Settlement-Miners Federation
Had Stormy Meeting
Had Stormy Meeting.

London. Feb. 2s.-The British miners
federation, after a stormy meeting to-
Hay, passed a resolution deciding to con-
tipue negotiations with the owners,
which are proceeding under the auspices
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-28
Son Born to Sweden's Crown Princess.

Stockholm, Sweden, Feb. 2S. The
crown princess of Sweden. who i the
daughter Of The duke Of Connaught.
gave birth to a son this morning. Moth
er and child are doing well.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-21
SALEh.
Sermon by Rev. pr. Strong-New Haven Man Buys Up Shsep-Punils Hold Christmas Exercises.

Rev Dr. Strong of Boston preached an able missionary sermon in the Con- gregational church last Sunday even ing. During his brief stay in town he was entertained at the parsonage by Rev. and Mrs. T. A. Williams.
 Many townspeople took advantage of the pleasant days in the early part of the week and were in Norwich dO ing the Christmas shopping.
 Purchased Sheep.
 MT Rockwell of New Haven spent several days of this week in town. On Tuesday he shipped a carload of shee to New Haven which he purchased in this and surrounding towns.
 Mir and Mrs. Nelson Palmer drove to New Haven this week, where they expect to spend some time.
 Miss Elizabeth Tinker of New Lon don is visiting her aunt. Mrs. Helen Malona.
 Clyde Rix Is spending some time at the home of his sister, Mrs. Charles Malona.
 Salem grange met Tuesday evening.
 Exercises by Punis. The schools in the White Birch dis trict, taught by Miss Josephine Hart, the West Road district, taught by Miss Nilllc I4. nay anu ilIt NCHll dl ulS trict, taught by Miss Eva NJ. Standish. held Christmas exercises Friday after | noon. The following programme was | carried out in the Central district un- der direction of the teacher and Mrs. Williams, who has assisted in the training of the children: Song, How | the Angels Sing: recitation, A Stupid Book, Floyd Bailey; exercise, Christ mas Thoughts, nine children: recita | ton, My Present to Santa, Miss Alice | Rix: recitation, Dolly's Presents, Miss Ruth Murray: sons Dolly's Lullaby five little girls; recitation, A Splendid | Work, Miss Sarah Schumacher; dia- l losue, A Christmas Quest: recitation ! Mrs. Santa Claus. Miss Stella Den- benski: song, Santa Claus; dialogue | Christmas Giving: recitations, The i Best Clar- Theodore R. Bailey; A Christmas Secret. Charles Miner | song, Our First Glad Christmas. Al the close there was the distribution ot gifts from well laden Christmas tree
 All the schools closed Friday for two | weeks vacation.
 A new teacher will be hired for thu l Fourth district school.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-21
GILES FrD1.2IY
Glasses at Sunday School Rewarded-
 Village Notes.

A program of readings on home and foreign missions with special mu- sic preceded the lesson study at the M. k. Sunday school Sunday. The quarterly collection of the school for missions was taken at this time in place of the first Sunday of the quar- ter as is the custom. Mrs. Sarah Per kins'. class received the banner for the largest collection, while Mrs. La Fontaines and Miss Florence Hurl- butts classes were awarded the ban ner for attendance.
 Mrs. Allen Penhallow of New Lon don and Miss Linda Richmond of Nor wich were recent guests for the day of Mrs. P, l.. Norman at Allyn's Point.
 Mrs. Harmon l.. Perkins, who has been the guest for several days of MT. and Mrs. George Allyn in Palmertown and of relatives in New London and Groton. returned home Tuesday. Albertus Dean, who is employed on the tug Aquidneck. was the guest of his grandparents. MT. and Mrs. George F. Dean on Sunday.
 Tracy Smith and his sister. Miss Ma bel Smith, were attendants at Pom- ona grange meeting in Norwich Thurs l day.
 Members of the Christmas gift com mittee of the M. E. church were shop pers in Norwich the first of the week
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-21
CLARK'S FAILS
Fire at Jerry Duro's-BoiIer Inspector
 at Felt Mill.

Elmer Brown has been appointed ad- ministrator of his fathers estate. The entertainment at the chapel for the benefit of the school was well at- tended and the profit was over S20. Mrs. Jennie Thompson chaperoned on Tuesday evening a merry automo- bile party consisting of the Misses Ol- ga F. Thompson. Marcia Bentley and her sons, Clifford and Irving.
 Marion E. White. Gladys F. Maine and Alice Coon of the Wheeler High school were guests of L. Helen Kuehn over Saturday and Sunday.
 Miss Mabel Bill is visiting at the home of her parents, MT and Mrs. L. E. Bill.
 Misses Myrtle McCord and Bertha Volmer of Norwich were Sunday guests of Mir. and Mrs. Frank Filling hast.
 Dinner Guests.
 Dr. and Mrs. Louis Tetlow and son. Miss Edith Opie and Byron Harrison Of Westerly, Miss Ethel CoOrer of Mystic and Miss Edna Allen of Lowville. x. J., were recent dinner guests of Albert Kuehn and family
 Miss Ruby R. Park visited over Sunday with Doris Mallalieu.
 Jerry Duro's house recently caught fire from the chimney Some things were scorched. Neishbors put out the fire.
 Boiler Tested.
 The boiler inspector has tested the boiler at the felt mil. Some improve ments are to be made George Davison has been in Chi cago.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-21
LEONARD BRIDGE
Burial of Mrs. AbeIl-Farewell Ser
 mon of Rev. A. J. Park.

The body of Mrs. Sophronia R. Abell. who died at the home of her son in Colchester, was brought to this place for burial in Exeter cemetery Tuesday afternoon. -,-.-
 Rev. Charles Bliss of Massachusetts spent Thursday night at MT. and Mrs. F. o. Browns.
 Farewell Sermon.
 The Rev A. J. Park preached his farewell sermon Sunday after twelve years of faithful service. During that time there was received into the church on confession 9 and by letter 13: baptized, T. adults and f infants: married. 19 couples: attended 79 fu nerals, 8 of them under g years of age; preached $40 sermons, besides the fu- neral discourses; also an equal num- Der of sermons at Liberty Hill. Mir and Mrs Park left for their new home at Freeport, L. l. where he will take a much needed rest.
 Miss Hattie Hendrick has returned to Waterbury after spending several months at H. J. Williams
 Miss Allen, teacher in district No. 12, went to Willimantic to spend Christmas.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-21
EASTERN CONNECTICUT AND WESTERN RHODE ISLAND.I
MONTVILLE
Services at Union Baptist Church. Plans for Christmas Sunday-Wed- ding.

Plans for Christmas Sunday-Wed-
 ding.
 At the Union Baptist church Sunday morning a large audience was present to listen to the sermon by the pastor, Rev. G. c. Chappell. from the subject The Sword of Peter. There was spe- cial music by the choir, Misses Ger trude Olson and Minnie Chapel taking the solo parts. There was an attend ance of 97 at the Bible school. The Christian Endeavor meeting at 6.30 was helpfully conducted by Miss Grace M. Wood Topic, Teachings of This Years Sunday School Lessons on Me. After a large number of sen tence prayers, the leader made inter esting opening remarks which were followed by a selection, God of Our Lives, Messrs. Hope. Chapel, Wood mans6e and Chappell composing the quartette. Misses Henrietta Gridley, Florence Chapman, Gertrude Olson, Jeneva Smith and Deacon E. $. Henry spoke of lessons impressed upon them by the Sunday school study the past year. The attendance was Ill, the largest this fall and winter. The pas tor spoke at o'clock from the subject The Sword of Goliath. Three new members have united with the Chris tian Endeavor society, Deacon E. $. Henry, Deacon G. P. Smith and Lewis Rafferty.
 Personal Mention. ] Miss Gertrude Rogers of the state normal school Willimantic, spent the 1 week end at her home here. Miss Maude Agnes Woody who teach es at West Wilmington, spent Sunday at the home of her grandparents, MT. and Mrs. George Wood Mrs. Chester Comstock of Montville | Center is spending the winter at the home of MT, and Mrs. C. A. Chap man.
 Christmas cantatas.
 The Christmas festivities will begin in the Union Baptist church on Sun day evening, Dec %. when members of the Christian Endeavor society and the choir will recite and sing Smith s l Christmas Glory, Miss Susie N. Wood | conducting. This service begins at [ o'clock.
 Tuesday evening, Dec. 24, at o'clock, in connection with the Christ mas tree the cantata Santa Claus and the Snow Queen will continue the l Christmas cheer. Rehearsals are be- ing held under direction of Mrs George C. Chappell.
 Married at Parsonage. l At the Baptist parsonage at noon Wednesday, Dec. IS. William J. Mac Corkle and Sarah Beebe MacLean, both of Somerville. Mass, were united ir marriage by Rev. George c. Chappeil
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-21
MOOSUP
Officers of Rebecea Chapter InstalIed--
 Basketball Games.


 Mrs. H. Leland Sanger of South Woodstock was a guest at her broth CTS w. F. Sheldon, on Saturday.
 Miss Florence White of Danielson was a guest of Miss Gladys Daggett over Sunday.
 Miss Grace Gurney of Hamilton. Y. r., is visiting Mrs. R. l.. Roberts.
 At game of basketball in Mii- ner hall last Friday night between the Putnam High school team and tho Plainfield High, the home team won. 26 to 14. Friday night the team went to Danielson to play the high school team.
 Officers Installed.
 The following officers for the com ing year were installed Friday eve- ming for Rebecca chapter by Past Grand Matron Mrs. Ida k. Davis of CollinsvIlle.
 Worthy matron, NJ. Etta Salisbury: worthy patron, John c. Gallup: as sociate matron, Maud Comedy: secre- tary, Gertrude Emerson; treasurer, John l.. Chapman; conductress. N. Matilda Danlelson: associate conduc- tress, Elma Main. chaplain, Lillian Bliven; marshal, Virginia Schouler; or ganist, M. Hattie Adams; assistant or ganist, Lucy Broadhead; Adah. Flora Haywood; Ruth, Elizabeth Miller; Es- ther, Agnes Salisbury Martha, Mary Chapman: Electa, Rose Whitehead: warden. Nettie Hall; sentinel, William Flyers.
 After the installation refreshments were served and 8 social time enjoyed.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-21
HAMBURG
Teachers Meeting and Address on
 Libraries-CharIes Wards Death.

John Tiffany went to Hartford Sat urday to visit his mother, Mrs. Fan nie Tiffany.
 Mrs. James Lord visited friends in Hartford the past week. James Miller spent Sunday with his family, returning to his work in Mys- tic Monday.
 s. P. Sterling sold fine flock of turkeys to New London purchasers the first of the week.
 There was a teachers meeting and exhibit of work at the town hall We'd nesday afternoon, Supervisor Shearer presiding. In the evening C. D. Hine of Hartford spoke on public libraries. Belle Holcomb Johnson, inspector and visitor of libraries, gave a very in teresting talk on the progress made in that line in the state.
 Funeral of Charles Ward.
 Charles Ward died at his home in Sterling City Sunday evening, Dec. 18th. He had been inflrm for many years. The funeral was held Tues day at two o'clock.
 Samuel Jewett has been the guest of his daughter, Mrs. John Tiffany.
 Tree for Pupils.
 Miss Marian Stark closed her school in Sterling City Thursday. In- teresting Christmas exercises and a tree well laden with presents sent the pupils home happy.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-21
LEBANON 4
Social and Supper-Granee Holds An nuaI EIection-Mrs. Benjamin Peck ham Seriously III.


 There was social and supper in the First Congregational church par lors Friday evening. the 18th. Lebanon orchestra furnished music Miss Gene va Stark and Mrs. Norman Pultz sang a duet, and there were readings by Mrs. E. l.. Danielson, Mrs. Herbert Sweet and F. N. Taylor. About s19 was added to the treasury.
 Officers of Grange.
 At the last Grange meeting the fol- lowing officers were elected: Master, F A. Redwood; overseer. Amos Li.- lie; lecturer, F. N. Taylor; steward, F. M. Abell; chaplain, Miss Hattie Hewitt; secretary, Mrs. o. D. Fuller; treasurer, Mrs. 0. D. Fuller: assistant steward, Norman Pultz; gate keeper Armstead Burwell; Pomona, Miss Geneva Stark; Ceres. Mrs. Norman Pultz; Flora, Miss Vera Hoxie; lady assistant steward, Miss Edla Will Hams; executive committee r. N Taylor; insurance committee, William l B. Rowland.
 Term Closes. Schools in town closed Friday fol two weeks vacation, holding Christ mas exercises. Miss Vera Willis, who | teaches at the Center school goes tt | her home in South Manchester. Miss | Jennie Powers, who teaches in distric | No. 5, goes home to Plymouth, Mass. | for the holidays.
 Miss Bessie Randall, who is attend ing the Willimantic Normal school was the week end guest of her grand parents, MT. and Mrs. Nathaniel Man ming.
 George House has moved his famil. into the house owne dby George Wye
 Mrs. Benjamin Peckham is seriousl, i'll at the home of her daughter Mrs I p Ahell
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-21
Windham County
PLAINFIELD
C. E. Society Celebrates 26th Anniver- sary-obitusry Notes-Visitors from Ekork Grange.

Mrs. William H. Devolve and Mas ter Henry were week end visitors with MT. and Mrs. Samuel Huntingdon at Attawaugan.
 The Y. P. S. c. E. celebrated it's 26th anniversary at the Congregational church Friday evening with a very pleasant social.
 The little children of the Congrega- tionsl Sunday school met with Miss Rhoda Marsland Monday afternoon to arrange for their Christmas concert.
 Schools closed Friday for the Christ mas vacation.
 Mir and Mrs. John Pellett of Gen. tral Village were guests Tuesday of Rev. and Mrs. s. B. Carter.
 Miss Shippee's Death.
 Miss Angle Shippee of Sterling, who has been living with her grandmother Mrs. Potter, and attending school here, died from pneumonia Monday noon. She attended school last week Friday, but was taken sick Saturday. She was a quiet, pleasant girl of some IA years. The funeral was held Thurs day Among the floral offerings was one from her schoolmates.
 Several members from Ekonk grange visited Plainfield grange Tuesday eve ming and furnished an interesting pro- gramme.
 Funeral of George Sweet.
 George Sweet. who died at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Augustus Pellett of Willimantic. was manager of the old Plainheld foundry and kept the foun- dry boarding house for many years. Since the death of his wife he has made his home with his adopted daughter Mrs. Emma Pellett, with whom he moved to Washington, R. l., several years ago. Recently the fam ilv moved to Willimantic, where Mir. Sweet died last Monday. The funeral was held in the Congregational church here Wednesday. with burial in Plain field cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-21

town who attended Mss Cnsrfotf5 Little's funeral on Monday were MT. and Mrs. George Little. Mitchell Lit- tie and Charles Little of Hartford, Har- ry Little, Miss Mary B. Little and Fred Little of Brooklyn, N. F.. Mr. and Mrs. William Holbrook and daughter. Helen, of Wfllimaut1o. Miss Little was a great lever of flowers and there were many beautiful floral remembranccs. The body was taken to.-Colu1nbia for burial in the family lot.
 Miss s. Elizabeth Clark of Putnam is with her sister, Mrs. F. L. Guild.
 J. Frying Palmer of Hartford was a recent guest of his parents MT. and Mrs. J. M. Palmer.
 Miss Mary D. Little went to Hart ford Wednesday, and today will go to Brooklyn, N. T., to spend two or three weeks with relatives.
 Mrs. Rennie, who has been caring for Miss Charlotte Little since last July, returned to her home in Scotland Wednesday,.
 Christmas Entertainment.
 The children of the Congregationaf Sunday school will hace their Christ mas entertainment in the chapel on Tuesday evening.
 Mir and Mrs. Benoni Bates are spending the holidays with their daughter, Mrs. A D. Saunders of Westheld, Mass.
 Dr. E. B. Thompson of New York is in town for a few days. The late Ar thur Josephson had charge of the Thompson summer home here. Was Exemplary Young Man. Arthur Josephson was a young man of quiet disposition and good habits. and his death is a great loss to his widowed mother. Among the beaut1- ful flowers on the casl1et were remem- brances from the C. p. society and the Ladies Bible class. | Postmaster l, H. Johnson returned | Tuesday from short vacation in New | Haven and New York
 The Woman's Home Missionary so- ciety has just sent barrel of clothing to Lincoln Academy King Mountain, N. c.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-21
YAWBUX VALLEY

MT and Mrs. Walter Keith of West erly were Sunday visitors at Orrin Stedmans.
 MT. and Mrs. Alex Langworthy of Westerly spent Sunday with their daughter, Mrs. T. E. Maine.
 James and Edith Palmer were re- cent guests of their aunt, Mrs. Charles Palmer.
 Samuel P. Maine is visiting rela- tives at Yantic.
 Mrs. George Thompson and daugh- ter Ruth, Calvin Snyder and Mrs. Leonard R. Maine were callers at G D. Coates Sunday.
 Orrin Maine and family have gone 10 Florida.
 Miss Jennie Stedman has been spending the week at Danbury.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-21
ASHWILLETT

School is closed for three weeks va cation.
 A. A. Morgan was at Stewart Hill Monday.
 E. H. Clark spent the week end in Ledyard with his mother. Mrs. Han nah Clark.
 Master Henry Clark. who has been very ill for two weeks. is slowly i'm proving.
 MT. and Mrs. Nathan Brand of Pres ton City were callers at MT. Brands sisters in Rixtown Sunday afternoon.
 Clinton Pierce of Preston City was at his grandfather's Sunday and call ed on few friends.
 Mrs. Edgar H. Clark and son Earl were In Norwich Dec. 14th.
 Moves Eccleston of Rixtown was a caller here Monday afternoon.
 John Wilkinson hfrom near North Stonington viqageA was at A. A. Nor gans Monday
 c. r. Hayward was in North ston- ington Saturday.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-21
GL.ASGO
Students Home for Vacation-Dexter Johnson Suffering from Results of a Fall.

Rev John Thompson went to Gales Ferry Tuesday to attend the funeral of a former parishioner.
 Mrs. Edgar Clark was in Norwich Saturday.
 Dexter Johnson. a former resident of this town, is in feeble health as the result of a. fall several weeks, ago.
 Misses Grace and Gladys Thompson are at home for the Christmas vaca- ton: also Miss Laura Young from Stratford and Benjamin Young from the Academy.
 Vacation Begins.
 School in the Eighth district closed Friday for two weeks. Miss Jefts has gone to Worcester, Mass, and Miss Briggs to Springfield. The Boardman and Bethel schools closed at the same time.
 Albert Green and 1. o. Burdick took an\auto trip to Oneco Saturday.
 MT. Phillips of Plainfield was a call CT in the place Sunday.
 The ladies of the Bethel society are planning for a supper at Henry Rich mond's.
 Moves Ecclstone was in Westerly, R. l., Monday.