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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-09-19
MRS. CARTER INDICTED.
Grand Jury Returned Dill against Hcr
for Murder Of Pearl Hooper.

The law has worked quickly and accu-
r tely in the case of Margaret Carter. who
a week ago Monday night shot and caused
the death of Pearl Hooper In Sam Frank
Inns resort on Weston's hill, Colchester.
Yesterday afternoon. shortly after two
O'Clock, the special grand jury. sum-
moned by states Attorney II. p. Shaw.
reported to the court that 1t had found
one true bill. 1t was against Margaret
Carter and It found that she had COM
mtted murder in the first degree. The
grand jury was drawn last Friday. 1t
went to work Monday afternoon.
Mrs. Carter 1t is alleged by friends, shot
the Hooper woman while in a jealous
rage, Her husband 1t Is said, was dancing
with Miss Hooper at the time. On pre-
vious occasion. 1t Is said. she shot at her
husband the bullets going wild In the
county jail Mrs. Carter has retained her
composure and has had little or nothing to
say on any subject.
Following It's report of finding one true
bill the grand jury returned to further
duties. It is expected that 1t will finish
It's work to-day.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-09-19
PROBATION WORKS WELL.
A. l.. sherman Has o. Respondents In
His Care at Present.

That the probationing Of prisoners Is
resulting in moral and physical uplft,
both to the individual prisoner and State.
is the opinion of Attorney Alfred l.. Sher-
man, probation officer for Chittenden
county, who yesterday made a report of
his work to Chittenden county court. The
report covered the period from the first
day Of the March term of court, this year.
to the first day of the present term.
The greater capacity the particular indi-
vidual has, Mr.. Sherman stated. the more
satisfactory the results have proven. In
the cases of defective individuals. he
stated. improvements and good have been
noted. Also. in the opinion Of Mr.. Sher-
man. considerable expense is saved the
State.
The report stated that at the beginning
Of the March term there were So cases on
the probation docket. seven of which were
terminated by expiration of terms. Seven
were discharged by court upon recon-
mendation of the probation officer. one
was surrendered and committed. one Is de-
ceased and two are paroled who have
never reported. Eighteen OF the 81 cases
were disposed of. leaving 81 of the old
cases on the docket Since the March
term 3s additional cases have been re-
oeived. Three were from county court. /,
from burlington city court. five from JUS
tice courts and 10 on conditional pardon
by the governor. or the latter the terms
of eight have expired and two have been
surrendered and committed. leaving q
rev cases. These with the old cases tota
"a cases now on probation.
In the renOrt one case was tied as pVi.
dence of good that vas being done to par
ticular individuals The probatloner, 4
boy, attended school regularly and during
the last summer secured a position. IL,
became a member of the Y NJ. c. a. and
conducted himself so we'll generally tha
Mr.. Sherman was disposed to ask th'
court to discharge him. The boy, how
ever. objected, saying that he preferred
the slight restraint the law had put upon
him.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-09-19
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION.

The next annual examination for clerks
and carriers In the Burlington postoffice
will take place on November 6. 1912. at
Burlington.
Applicants must have reached their 18th
birthday. but not their 18th birthday. on
the date OF the examination. They must
be citizens Of the United States. and those
of the male sex are required 10 be at
least five feet four inches tall without
shoes and not less than l3 pounds In
weight In ordinary clothing.
Full particulars in regard to this exami-
nation. with specimen questions. are fur
nished with each application blank and
can be obtained from Clarence Il. Sawyer,
local secretary, at the Burlington customs
house, or Edward T.. Stebbins secretary
first evil service district. Boston, Mass.
Applications must be filed with the latter
not later than october !, 1912,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-09-19
MEETING OF CH1TTENDEN COUNTY
POMONA GRANGE, NO. 1.

The meeting Of Chittenden County Po-
mona Grange. No. l, held with Colches-
ter Grange September II, was largely
attended Charlotte, Shefburne. Essex.
Burlington and Jericho Oranges were
wei represented. beside a good delega-
ton from the local Grange. The morn
ing session was devoted to transacting
business and class of - We're obligated
In the nth degree, which makes men,
bership of nearly 300 ENCOURAGING re-
ports We're given by the masters Of the
subordinate Oranges. The basket lunches
with the good coffee, beans and salads
furnished by the entertaining Grange.
intermingled with much social inter-
courses, was a pleasant feature of the
day. The afternoon session was In the
hands of the worthy lecturer +. G.
Peasc. and was interesting and enter
tanning. 1t had been arranged that Con-
gresham +. L. Greene would address
the meeting. but as Mr.. Greene failed
to appear other arrangements had to be
made and the Rev w. W. Smith of Col
chester. who is competent to help out III
any emergency, gave an interesting
talk on the history of Vermont farming.
Short talks followed or suggestions for
good of tho order. Raising vese tables
and a question box filed with questions,
both interesting and amusing, brought
forth much lively discussion. An or
chestra of six pieces from Colchester
Grange furnished music, which was
thoroughly appreciated toy TIE visitors.
as was the courteous attention and en-
tertainment received In every way. Es-
pecially worthy of mention was the
quiet orderly attention of the pupils OF
the Union school. who attended in a
body. The next meeting will he held in
Burlington the third Tuesday in Deem
Der. and will be for the election of Off
GERS
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-09-19
TO BOTTLE FRUIT.

The fruit bottled must be just ripe and
not bruised in any way. II II be at all
dusty or b.grimed 1t should be washed
in clean cold water very gently Large
fruits, such as pears require peeling be-
fore being bottled. all large fruits
pears. apples, peaches. apricots and so
on-must be halved and cored or stoned
For this purpose use only n silver knife
If fruit for botting Is touched with a
steel knife It will turn horrid color and
quite possibly become moldy after a
short time
Have the jars perfectly dry and clean
before using Pack the fruit In tidily.
as closely together as possible, fill up
with cold water and stopper securely.
Place the filed bottles In large pre-
serving pan, MI up with cold water-so
that the bottles are quite covered-and
bring tie water To the required heat.
Aftorward remove the pan from the gas
and let It become fairly cool before talk
ing out the bottles. When cool take out
the bottles, wipe them and let them be
come cold then store in a dry, dark,
cool place
P,ums of all kinds should be brought
TO .s5 degrees Fahrenheit and be cook
ed for % minutes afterward; apricots,
pea ,hes. nectarines and cherries require
cooking for like time. after reaching
,a degrees Fahrenheit Strawberries.
raspberries, backberries. red and white
currants should be cooked for half an
bour i'm water at heat of l67 degrees
| rahrenheit while apples and pears of
most varieties should have the water
| ,. On 90 dppreea Eehrenheit and
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-09-19
Mitchell r. Remington.

Mitchell +, Remington, aged 70 years
died Friday night at $3.50 O'Clock at the
home Of his daughter, Mrs c. j. Russell
of % Loomis street, of apoplexy caused
by hardening of the arteries. Mr.
Remington suffer ed a second stroke II
apoplexy four weeks ago Wednesday
and his third last week Wednesday. The
funeral was held Monday and the In
terment was IN the family lot in Hines
burg.
Mr.. Remington was born in Huntington.
For most of his life he was actively en-.
gagged in farming in iInesburg Sine,
the death. three years ago. of his wife
who was Melinda f.. Bates of Richmond
Mr. Remington has made his home with
his daughter in this city. Besides Mrs
Remington he is survived by son, a
I. Remington of Fitchburg, Mass.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-09-19
william DOnah,

William Donah of Goshen died at 500
O'Clock Sunday morning at the home
OF his sister, Mrs. Joseph NJ Forant
OF 90 Blodgctt street, whom he had bee
visiting for the past two weeks Mr.
Donah had suffered with asthma for
years and was seized with n spasm, in
which ne died. His remains were
taken to Goshen for the funeral and
interment. He was 80 years of age and
Is survived by one son, George Donah.
HIS wife Ia not living
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-09-19

william Il. Kinds dred at his home
in Jersey City. n. j., Friday. Septem.
Der 3. The remains were taken to st.
Adams. whore they were interre1 in
the family lot Sunday Mr.. Kinds
was 61 years of age He is survived
by his sister, Ida X. Kinds of New
York, and brother, o. l.. Kinds OF
this city
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-09-19
BOSTON BUTTER MARKET.

BOSTON, Sept. Is.
BUTTER-Steady, Northern, SlisQlS2c;
western SlGiSac.
CHEESE-F1rm, New York twins.
l7ml7,.c. Vermont. lGianl7c
Chamber of Commerce quotations., price
of commission merchants to dealers:
Vermont ana New hampshire. extra
assorted sizes. 2siac; boxes, five pounds
weight, 3Oiac.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-09-19
BURLINGTON GIRL CHOSEN
Miss EfYie T.. Wells, Graduate Of Uni
versity, to Head Department..

Miss Efie p. Wells, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs Charles Wells Of this city, has been
chosen as head OF the home economics de-
partment Of Middlebury College. and left
Yesterday for Middlebury to take charge
Of the work there.
Miss Wells was graduated from the Uni
versitv of Vermont in the class OF 1907
and was for two years head of the depart
ment Of history and English in the Water
bury high school She then took two
years of postgraduate work at the Uni
versity Of Vermont, specializing In home
economics, and receiving the degree OF
master OF science last June
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-09-19
Emma strong.

Emma Mary, the three months old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John Strong of
80 School street. died Saturday afternoon
at 2:3O o'clock. The funeral was held
Sunday afternoon at 2:3o, the Rev.
James s. Braker officiating. The burial
was in the Eldredge cemetery at South
Burlington
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-09-19
II. Anthony.

the remains Of II. Anthony, who
died Monday morning at 1890 of a
fractured skull received In an accident
at Rouses Point Friday night when
employed as brakeman. he came in
contact with milk truck while the
'ra'h was moving, were taken Mon
DAY 10 MS home He Is survived by a
wife and four children. the youngest
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-09-19
william T.. Kinds,

of whom is three years old. He was
IL years of age.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-09-19

Those who live In furnished rooms are
always ready to find better ones, They
will not overlook your ad!
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-09-19
MARRIED.

REAGAN REMINGTON-At Westport,
" september II, 1912, Miss Catherine
A. Remington of Hampton, virginia. to
Iohn y Reagan of Burlington
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-09-19

Excursion to New York. See ad on
page seven.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-09-19
DIED..

yARNER--In this city. September |.
,,r.d l.. warner, aged sc years.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-09-19

FOUNTAIN PENS AT FREE PRESS
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-09-19

DAY and got into more than the uSuai
amount of trouble as the result OF his
drunk the night before. Peters was ar
rested last December on a similar charge
and pleaded guilty. He was fined SIS and
costs but sentence was suspended and he
was placed in charge of the probation Of
| ficer. His second arrest obliges him to
| first pay off the old debt as the probation
| officer has surrendered him because OF his
| violation of the probation laws He Will
therefore serve 80 days In jail before he
VIII begin to face the music for the last
offense. Tuesdays case was continued
until October y
The bronze tablet ordered by the YER
mont Society, Sons of the American
Revolution. to be placed on the site OF
the loyal block house on North Hero,
has arrived and will be dedicated soon.
The tablet bears the following descrip-
tive Inscription; "On this size was erected
In July, 1881. Loyal block house by JUS
rice Sherwood. captain Queens Loyal
Rangers. This spot was stopping place
for British refugees during the Ameri-
can Revolution and from here were con-
Quoted the negotiations between the Re-
public of Vermont and the British govern
ment. This tablet Vas dedicated In
September, 1912, by the Vermont Society
Sons OF the American Revolution"
The medical inspectors yesterday com
pleted their examination of the pupils Al
the Champlain school and will inspect thu
Archibald street school next. At the
lChamplain school number OF pupils
were found TO be suffering from adenoids
but there as elsewhere, the condi-
lions have thus far proved TO be better
than the inspectors expected to find. A
feature Of the examinations so far made
!s a notable absence Of signs of contagious
disease, This 10 exceptional on account OF
the fact that there Is usually more
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-06-14

NE thing at When the eighthour workday has been
generally to those industries throughout the
country which succeeded thus far IN obtaining only pe
ninehour day. the whole have reason to congratu-
themselves upon of may seasonabc to con-
eghour day marks the limit to abors aspiration IN
this direction.
industry represented by the international union OIL interior
freight railway clerks the ninehour day has been quite gen.
ey established this marks distinct triumph OF organ
effort while of recognized that the gntnour Gay
in this as in every other industry the ideal toward which organization
must constantly strive of who have just entered into the ENJOY
day have hardly begun to gae Tor less than egh
hours
The irresistible tendency every industry like own toward
the acouescence by the employer the eghhou plan Under system
of nhou shifts shifts there left out OF the twenou
hours perod of which there difficulty
providing With the day divided into eghhour sn
there an equal three parts which found most convenient
to regulate and maintain
The employer found that he get at least as much and
good work the gho under ordinary conditions as
under the old system could get of the enhour
The agitation reasonably shorter work day. it may fairly De
said has been conducted by organized labor with prudence well as ZEAL
industries have enough shorter work
sooner than Others which the ehhour day has been estab
bed permanently may expected devote of their energy
assisting the ninhour industries the effort to obtain the eghtour
day before concentrating all their efforts still shorter work day fO
themselves - =,
believe that it time before there will be anything like
general demand day of less than eight hours although labo
: q :::.:; : ::;:: e: e; +: ::s:; ::::.:;5 & ~
the weeks schedule
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-06-14
Religious Notices.

Rev. p. H. Fontaine, pastor NJ. e.
church. holds services at Wesley
chapel on morning and afternoon Of
first Sunday, and at the Union
church, st. Joseph, on the night OF
the first Sunday and morning and
night of the third Sunday.
Rev. Father Degnan Of vidalia says
mass at the Catholic chapel, st. Jo-
seph. once a month, following an
nouncement.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-06-14
District Court.

District Judge-- Vloaiia.
District Attorney-Abner E. Green,
st. Joseph.
Terms of Court-The terms OF the
District Court in the parish of Tensas
are hereby fixed as follows, to-wit:
Jury Terms-Third Mondays In
April and October.
Civil Terms-Third Mondays In
January. February, March, May. June,
July, November and December.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-06-14

Town OF ST. Joseph.
Maypr-w NJ. Davidson.
C1erls-Abner z. Green.
Town Treasurer-R II. Whitney.
Aldermen = Joseph Curry, B. +.
Young. Louis Buclxner Jr., Oscar
Levy, e. J. Walton.
Board meets first Tuesday in each
month at office Of the mayor.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-06-14

One of the bugaboos of the intellectual
life is overwork.
1 have lived some time and observed
quite a number of folks, and never in my
life did / know of a case of breakdown
that / believed to be due to overworking
the brain.
One young man remember who went
to school with me. He was brilliant stu
dent. When he went to pieces, nervous
wreck, everybody, and particularly his
mother, attributed it naturally to over
study. / knew better. He had sat up reg
ularly till very late smoking innumerable
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-06-14
Members Parish Democratic Execu
tive Committee.

Members Parish Democratic Exeeu-
tive Committee.
First ward-R. w. Newell, Newell
ton: F. L. Guthrie. Notnac p. 0.
Second ward-Louis Buckner, New
elton: r. Y. Newell, Newellton.
Third ward-A. e. Green. st. Jo-
seph; Louis Buckner Jr, st. Joseph
Fourth Ward--R. B. Lynch, New
Light; p. C. Smith, Delta Bridge.
Fifth Ward-D. II. O'Kelley. Ash
wood; B. F. Mcvay, Ashwood-
sixth ward-G. c. Goldman, Gold
man p. o.; Allan Shelton, Waterproof
Seventh ward-D. F. Miller, Gold
man: e. ID. Coleman. Highland.
At Large-Joseph Curry, St Jo-
seph; w. NJ. Davidson. st. Joseph
John Hughes, St Joseph; DR.. K b.
Mcmillan, Point Pleasant; John Muir
doch, Newellton-
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-06-14
.az~.,:.ss

Our pretty, sweet-singing, useful native
birds are being rapidly exterminated by i'm
proved, long-range, rapid-fre, breech-load-
ing, cartridge-charged, repeating guns,
used by thoughtless, reckless boys, ex-con-
victs and penitentiary candidates, who, un-
invited and forbidden, now daily swarm,
trespassing over he>farmers' fields in nu-
merous gangs, shooting also the farmers
tame pigeons, guineas and 'other poultry,
and sometimes his horses, cattle, hogs and
other stock, and occasionally even him, his
family or themselves
Game laws should prohibit minors, ex-
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-06-14
Worry Is
TrueCauSe
of Many
Break
Downs
BY Frank Crane

had begun every day with big cup the size Of an Ord
nary cup, of strong coffee.
the mind like the old oaken bucket that hung
in the well when gets full it 1t will hold much ony
capable only much power Of attention and retention When
go beyond that limit it simply quits Further effort useless
1t worry and not work that kills. Overeang and oyerdrinkng
the real criminals hiding behind overudy Be ealthy temperate
and cheerful and you work till drOpand then sleep
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-06-14

synopsis Of Game Laws-open Sea-
son.
1. Doves-From September 1 to
March 1.
2. Wood or Summer Ducks-sep-
tember / to March /.
8. Teal Ducks-september Is to
April /.
4. River October to
March Is.
S. coots or Pouls Deau-october
1 to March Is.
6. Geese or Brant-october 1 to
March Is.
Z. snipe-september is to April 1.
s. Turkey cocks only)-Novem-
Der 1 to April Is.
%. ouail-November l5 to March
lis.
10. Robins-Novembe Is to March
IL.
IL. Deer tbucks only)-october l
Ito January /.
| Limit of Bags in Day:
% ducks.
Is of all other game bir'5.
2 bucks. and not moro tn five In
season.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-06-14

Did you ever hear of "windward" an
chor fund? Neither did we until we es-
tablished one ourselves and so named it.
You see, we had never been able to save
money, perhaps because we had never been
able to visualize, SO to speak, the benefits
to be derived therefrom.
But the time arrived when it was desir-
able and possible to save and We selected
a receptacle-a teapot-and determined to
drop twenty cents day into it.
This constitutes the fund, but shat
makes it easier to drop in the dimes is a
pretty definite picture-in our minds-of
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-06-14
TENsAs PARISH DIRECTORY.

Sheriff-John Hughes.
Clerk of Court-Joseph Curry.
Assessor-A. Bondurant.
Treasurer-W. NJ. Davidson.
Parish Surveyor-John Johnson.
Game Warden-Charles Johnston.
Coroner-Dr. ]. G. Lilly.
Health Officer-Dr. L. A. Murdock.
Members House Representative
John Murdoch and s. w. Martien.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-06-14

sixth ward-Magistrate, J. H. Sea-
man, Waterproof; constable, John ID.
Shelton, Waterproof.
Seventh ward-Magistrate. e. d.
Coleman; constable. -.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-06-14
Useful
Birds
Should
Not Be
Killed

convicts and irresponsible people generally from anywhere
except premises they first obtain the
to hunt there
The murderous butchery of innocent useful birds and animals
through saed Sport brutaze the sportsman until he
disregards rights his few-men and nvade their ruth
esly he slaughters the game.
Increasing intelligence civilization and progress must eliminate bar
barous hunting
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-06-14

Magistrates and constables.
First Ward = Magistrate, M. w
Bland, Point Pleasant; constable
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-06-14

Fifth ward-Magistrate, d. ]
o,Kelley, Ashwood; constable, -
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-06-14
Benefits
of Little
WindWard
Anchor
Fund
BY A. HITCHCOCK

cute little abandoned among the New Hampshire hills
When we get So or 81 worth of dimes the teapot take the
tents down the savings get little higher interest Or maybe
shall buy bond.
Anyway have the teapot Whiting Tor Its dme then there ne
savings account and lastly definite something worth while to for
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-06-14
Members Police Jury.

Members Police Jury.
First ward-F. L Guthrie. Notnac
p. o.
Second ward-John D. Fultz. New
elton.
Third ward-F. H. Curry. St Jo-
seph.
Fourth ward-Robert B. Lynch.
New Light.
Fifth ward-B. F. Mcvay. Ashwood.
Sixth ward-Louis T. Hunter. Wa
terproof.
Seventh ward-wm. A. Register.
Clayton p. o.
Clerk-R. H. Whitney, st. Joseph.
The Police Jury for Tensas parish
meets first Monday in March, June,
July, October and December, at St
Joseph, at IL o'clock m.
school Board.
First ward-M. w. Bland, Point
Pleasant.
Second ward-Robert Y. Newell.
Newellton.
Third ward-w. J. steen. St Jo-
seph.
Bridge.
Fifth ward. C. Ellis.
Sixth ward-w. D. A. Gorton. Wa
terproof.
seventh ward-D. r. Miller. Gold
man P. o.
Secretary School Board and Super
intendent Education = Thomas M.
Wade, Newellton.
Magistrates and constables.
First Ward = Magistrate, M. w.
Bland, Point Pleasant; constable
Second Ward-Magistrate, Louis
Buckner. Newellton; constable. L. X.
Fultz, Newellton.
Third Ward = Magistrate, e. +
Newell, st. Joseph: constable, John
R. Smitha, st. Joseph.
Fourth ward-Magistrate, B. Y
Berry, Delta Bridge; constable
Fifth Ward-Magistrate, d. n
o,Kelley, Ashwood constable, -
| sixth ward-Magistrate, J. H. Sea
man, Waterproof; constable. John d
Shelton, Waterproof
| Seventh ward-Magistrate. e. d
Coleman; constable. .