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The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1913-07-25
Stunu.

Il want my money back for these
here socks" said the man as he hand
ed the clerk a package. The sign
you had up said the socks was
guaranteed for three months
socks?' asked the clerk.
Il only wore them three weeks, and
! had to take them off and buy an
other pair because this pair had holes
in the toes" replied the man.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1913-07-25
French View of Women.

The life of a can be divided
into three epochs; in the first she
dreams of love, in the second she ex-
periences it, in the third she regrets
it.-Antoine Jean Casse de Saint Pros
per.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1913-07-25

Genius" says the Washington
Post Els the most curious psychalog
ical phenomenon with which the
mind Of man has sver grappled." Ard
the great trouble II that the mind q
man never can b sun even while ~
graphing II going on that ssaius -
really being Q1SoAsA VA
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1913-07-25
Its Usual Way,

THE hot spell came rather sudden
ly."
"Oh, no, It's been getting warmer
by degrees"
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1913-07-25
w. N. u, SIOUX FALLS, NO. 3o-1e13.
Occasionally the sense of humor can
be exchanged for dollars,

Mrs. Winslow's soothing Syrup for Children
%teething, softens the gums, reduces iniamma'
siou, allays pain cures wind colo, 2c a bottle.AN
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1913-07-25
Funds in South Dakota Banks.

Pierre.-The statement of the conn.
troller of the currency, just issued,
shows a total of $50, 01O, 746.5 depos.
its on June 4, 1913, in the South Da.
kota national banks. Of this amount
$13,436, 907.77 consisted of deposits
subject to check, and the remainder
consisted of demand and time certif.
Gates, certified checks and cashiers
checks. The aggregate resources in
national banks on that late were S44
97S, 5.54.
Postal savings deposits in South Da,
kota national banks June 4 were 1922.
S03.76. The comptroller's report
shows an increase of SITS, 1855 of all
national bank our in the United
States since June 4, 1912. The total
postal savings deposits for the United
States national banks on June 4, 1919.
were $1S,661,S 75.47.
The state railway commission has
held that stockholders in telephone
companies must pay for their tele.
phones the same as other people.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1913-07-25

Ever read the shove p.st>.s
o .e appe.rs from time 10 time. -
s.ss.sss:uinss true, \ fall ef Aunas
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-19
Not Mysticism, but Mathematics.

Mrs. Madison. whose latest hobby Is
the psychology and the esoteric infu-
ence Of colors, was deeply gratified
when her husband admitted without
urging that there might be something
in her theory after all.
Dawson put me on to 1t today at
the farm" Mr.. Madison continued.
Dawson questioned Mrs. Madison,
amazed, for Dawson Is the manager
of her husbands stables and unknown
among psychologists.
Mr.. Madison nodded. e, says the
bays eat more than the grays."
Really 1t was humble victory.
but Mrs. Madison's face glowed with
triumph. How does Dawson account
for itT'
There are ten more bays than
grays." said Mr.. Madison.-Youth's
Companion.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-19
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
ESTATE OLE WARREN z. RICH

The undersigned, having been appointed by
the honorable probate court for the district of
Washington, COMMISSIONERS, to receive,
examine and adjust the claims and demands
Of all persons aaainst the estate of Warren
F. Richardson, late of Barre City, in said
district. deceased. and all claims exhibited in
offset thereto. hereby give notice that we will
meet for the purpose aforesaid at q Camp
street, in the city Of Barre. in said
district on the 4th day of Septem-
Der and the 4th day Of February next
from / o'clock p. m, until o'clock p. M, on
each OF said days, and that six months from
the 9Th day of August, A. d. 1918, is the time
limited by said court for said creditors TO pre-
sent their claims to us for examination and
allowance.
Dated at Barre City. this 18th day of Au-
gust A. ID. 1918.
GEO. f. MCFARLAND,
ADOLPH B. LANE,
Commissioners.
Aug 1926 Sept.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-19
How Zulu Servants Arc Fed.

Zulu servants live in detached
house in the yard, and each receives
the following rations; A half loaf Of
bread per day. one can condensed milk
per week. one-quarter pound of tea per
week. two pounds of sugar per week,
two pounds of corn meal per week,
fresh meat once a week. This meat
consists Of a shllling's worth of boys
meat" probably pound and half OF
beef. which is boiled with vegetables.
usually carrots. which the Zulus love.
The black servants are known as
boys" and the butchers sell special
kind of meat for them, which Is called
"boy's meat"-B. W. Howe's Monthly.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-19
[ COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.


ESTATE OF NEUktfE y NUUhs
The undersigned, having been appointed By
the honorable probate court for the district OF
Randolph, COMMISSIONERS, TO receive
examine and adjust the claims and demands
Of all persons against the estate OF George
J. Cook, late of Orange, in said dis.
trict, deceased, and all claims exhibited in off,
set thereto, hereby give notice that we will
meet for the purpose aforesaid. at the dwell.
ing house of Eddie G. Cook in the town of
Orange. in said district, on the 2Srd day OF
August and 10th day Of January next. from
10 o'clock a. m, until 4 o'clock p. m. on
each of said days and that six months from
the 18th day Of July. A. d. 1919 is the time
limited by said court for said creditors to
present their claims TO us for examination
and allowance.
Dated at Orange, this ist day of August,
A. D. 1918.
WILLIAM. G. ROGERS,
ALDEE PRESCOTT,
Commissioners
Aug b-Io.Io
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-19

For quick action in getting married
the record was probably made at Bur-
lington Friday. Shortly before the de-
parture of the steamer for Plattsburgh,
N. j., Michael Heirschberg of Troy,
n. Y, and Miss Ruby Hillker of Bur
lington hurried into the city clerks Of
flee, secured q license, stepped across the
corridor to the office of Justice Jed T.
Laid, were hastily welded and few
minutes later were on their honeymoon.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-19
Ancient and Modern.

Mr.. Choate, the well known Amert
can diplomatist, was being shown over
a very old English parish church.
Pointing out an oak screen, the rector
informed his visitor that 1t was cen
turtles old" "And this paneling on
the doorT' inquired Mr.. Choate, much
interested. oh replied the rector,
that is quite modernl 1t was put up
only forty years before the discovery OF
America, you knowr'-London Globe.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-19
How's This?

We offer one hundred dollars reward
for any case of catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J.. CHENEY g. CO., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known r.. J..
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business trans
actions and financially able to carry out any
obligations made by his firm.
NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE.
Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent
free. Price, 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all
druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-19

Although the ambulance and police
automobile has been installed at Bur
lington and is ready for use, it remains
idle in the police station awaiting a
settlement of the question as TO who is
to operate it and who is TO pay for the
operating. Already two most urgent
calls for the use of the ambulance have
arisen and the old way of hitching hors-
es to a hired ambulance was used. Sew
eral arrests have also been made and
the price of the hacks charged up to the
city Mayor James f. Burke's view of
the situation is that there is no great
fret about the matter and that he can
not see where the money is coming from
to pay the men to run it. He viii sign
no warrant authorizing any expense
from now on until it can be determined
from what source the money is 20 be de-
rived. No scheme has yet been devised
but members OF the force viii probably
be instructed in the work, as are those
of the fire department.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-19
NOTICE.

The members of the Granite Mutual
Insurance Co., of Barre, VT, are hereby
notified that the following assessments
have been levied by the directors of said
company on all premium notes in force
on the following dates, Wit
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-19

The property of the Eastman Marble
Co., of West Rutland, which was recent
ly attached by Sheriff r. C. Fish
through proceedings instituted by the
Vermont Marble Co. against Percival W.
Clement and George P. Eastman, who
they claim have damaged them to the
amount of $4,000 through trespass by
quarrying marble over a boundary line,
has been RELEASED by the reason of
bond The injunction against the East
man company, prohibiting them from
again trespassing is still in force.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-19

For the fiscal year ending July 3lst
1913, payable to the treasurer of the
company on or before September lst, at
the Home Office, City Of Barre, Vermont
r. G.. Robinson, Sec.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-19
PEARS! PEARS! PEARS!

have about so bbls. Clapp's Favor
lite Pears just ripe. Delicious to eat,
or preserve. Phone 9l3-Y. L. B. Lord,
Orchard Farm, Burlington, Vt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-19
Saturday, August q,

at o'clock sharp in the afternoon, on
the premises OF w G.. Gordon, located
about miles from Montpelier city, Vt,
near Browns steam mill on Jones brook,
so called, the following:
THIRTY EXTRA GOOD cows. This
is fine lot of dairy cows, young and
good size, some of them now fresh bal
anee due to freshen in the late fall and
early winter. Ten of them are Holsteins,
balance Jerseys, Ayrshires and native
stock. Also, pair of 2-year-old fancy
Holsten steers, perfectly handy and
good workers the kind You are looking
for. Also, / l2-year-old mare, good
worker and driver; nice 2-year-old colt j,
80 hens, Plymouth Rock and Black Span
ish This is all a good clean bunch of
stock, and viii be sold for the reason
above given. 1t all goes to the highest
bidder without limit or reserve. Terms
at time of sale.
W. G. GORDON AND JOHN LYNCH,
Owners.
C. F. SMITH, Auctioneer, Barre, VT.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-19
LOST AND FOUND.

LOST-Three keys on a ring last Monday
night. Finder please return to this Office,
1908
LOST-A wallet containing a good sum Of
money between the Pavilion theatre and the
postofhce Saturday night about 3 o'clock. The
wallet was inscribed with the initials ID. j.
Me- Finder return TO The Times office and
receive reward. 1912
LOST-A small gray buckskin bag one side
embroidered between Williamstown and w. H
Stewards on the branch road Finder return
to Box as, r. f. d. No. 8. telephone Ss4-i2.
1918
LOST-Saturday evening. cover of gasoline
tank on automobile. Finder please return to
E. L. Smith & Co. SO No. Main street. iSitf
LOST-A hunting dog. black and tan, Thurs
day night at Perkinsville. Finder leave at
the Conf farm, Perkinsville, or call Barre
1884, 1908.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-19
PIANOS TUNED
WARM WEATHER HINTS

During the heat OF summer, keep Your
stomach and bowels regulated by using
BAXTgR'S MANDRAKE BITTERS, n
gentle laxative toEic, and ward off dis
easea incident 30 the season. Sold every.
gher2. liquid or tablets, 25 cents.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-19
FOUR LINES FOR rs CENTS

The Times will publish Wants. Lost and
Found For Sale. To Let, etc. short adver-
ty-fye cents for the first insertion and Eve
cents for each subsequent insertion.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-19

The birth certificate filed in the Bur
lington city clerks Office for the month
OF July show that month to be the larg-
est July in point of births in the history
of the city. The number of babies born
was So and OF this number B. were boys
and % were girls. In 10 families the
child was the first born and the number
ranges up to the 10th. The youngest
mother was II years old and the oldest
AL. Up to the first of this month the
number of children born in Burlington
during 1912 is $40. The average number
for an entire year is about $50.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-19

Theodore Holden, the twelve-yesr-old
son of Mr. and Mrs. George Holden of
Wallingford, was badly burned by blast
ing powder. He found the powder in
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-19
FOR SALE

A Worcester-Kemp Manure
Spreader. The only wholly sue
cessful Spreader for the YER
mont trade.
SUNNYSIDE FARM
Telephone I40 Barre, Vermont
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-19
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CIVIL
AUTHORITY FOR THE ABATE-
MENT OF TAXES, AUG. 10,

A meeting Of the board of civil author
ity for the abatement OF taxes viii be
held in the city court room, City Hall,
Tuesday, Aug 10, 1913, at o'clock p. m.
Per order of the mayor,
James Maekay,
City Clerk.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-19

FOR SALE--lO0-acre farm miles from
the village of Chelsea, on good road good
buildings with never-failing water at house
and barn: nice orchard. Fields are smooth
and cut 40 tons of hay last year near cream
cry and school. Easy terms. Inquire Of L. X.
Davis, Barre, VT. eff
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-19

Harry w. johnson of Burlington, a
laborer, has filed petition in bank
ruptcy with Clerk F. s. Platt of the
United States court. His liabilities are
sl30.25 and he has assets of 800, all
exempt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-19

Carl s. Hopkins, =ecretary of the
Windham County Agricultural associa
ton, has received a check for 81 900
from Bert Ball, secretary of the crop
improvement committee of the grain
exchanges at Chicago. The money had
been promised by the exchanges when
the association complied with certain
rules and regulations regarding the es
tablishment of a county association.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-19

The first prosecution under the new
law for forbdding fishing at night in
Chittenden dam, large artificial pond
Is miles east of Rutland, took place in
Rutland city court recently when four
men were fined SO and costs amounting
to $40 each. The fines were paid, the
men pleading guilty. The respondents
We're Bert Congdon and Aaron Congdon,
of Westfield, Mass., Edwin Baird, of
Chittenden, and George d, McIyer, of
Rutland. They were arrested by
Deputy Game Warden George Chaffee
of Middlebury. whom State Fish and
Game Commissioner John w. Titcomb,
Of LyndonvilIe. sent to Chittenden for
the express purpose of watching the
pond.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-19
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.


| FOR sALE-75-acre farm in Brookfeld
lumber enough to pay for the farm $50 apple
| trees cuts 20 tons of hay; cream teams and
mail man go by the door price. $500. G. De-
Aimeida, Randolph Center, r. +. ID. 3. l29t6'
HOUSE FOR sALE-At 40 Merchant street
| s rooms, bath and pantry steam heated, gas
and electric lights city and spring water
also garage; house in frst-class repair. For
particulars, inquire at SS Merchant street.
| 125tf
FOR SALE-Six-room cottage just off
Washington street. furnace, electric lights,
laundry, pantry, bath, etc. large ht and
garden. Price low as owner wishes to leave
96tf
HOTEL AT PLAINFIELD FOR sALE-l5
rooms, all new furniture within year; house
is in good repair; price low and terms easy.
93tf
FOR SALE-lO0-acre farm miles from
the village of Chelsea, on good road good
buildings with never-failing water at house
and barn; nice orchard. Fields are smooth
and cut 40 tons of hay last year near cream
cry and school. Easy terms. Inquire Of Z. r;
Davis Barre, Vt eff
CoZY COTTAGE ON PARK sT.--Contains
is heated by steam and has modern plumbing ;
wide porch and fine lawn, with plenty of
shrubbery. This house Is so situated that 1t
affords fine view large lot with small fruit
and some apple trees good garden. A modern
home in beautiful location at moderate cost
Price, $500. l26tf
FARM STOCK. TOOLS AND CROPS
Contains "a acres of excellent land In high
state of cultivation will carry from Is to 20
cows summer and winter; sugar bush of 500
naples, all equipped; plenty fruit. Owner
wishes to sell with the farm l6 head stock,
horses. all farming tools and crops NEARLY
81. 100000 WORTH, and will give immediate pos
session sickness IN family makes sale neces-
sary. Loctaed only one-half mile form East
Montpelier a good road This is a bar
gain and will suit anyone looking for good,
wel-located farm. Buildings good. Best
Of water. Price only S4,s0o l26tf
VALUABLE MAIN STREET PROPERTY
which must be sold to close estate. Excep-
tionally desirable location, accessible to rail-
road at rear Main street frontage Is CT feet,
and depth of nearly 220 feet. Building
on property pays about $500 per year. This
is a good proposition to hold invest
ment improve at once is sure to appreciate
in value Price is far below what you could
buy the same property for, were it not to close
an estate. 126tf
JUST WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR
Groom house Just off Main on Elmore street
finished in the wood hardwood floors bath
room. pantry, set tubs, electric lights, steam
heat house in good repair. and at the low
price it be purchased for is desirable
for home investment, lSOu
Inquire Of
THE ID. A. PERRY REAL ESTATE AGENCY
Rowland Block, Barre, VT.
FOR SALE-My two-tenement house on
North Seminary street. Rents for $4,000 per
month Newly painted and in good repair
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-19

HOTEL AT PLAINFIELD FOR SALE-15
rooms, all new furniture within year house.
is in good repair price low and terms easy.
Apply at the d. A. Perry Real Estate Agency.
93tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-19

the house and took it into the yard and
set match to it. The blaze burned
both arms and hands and both sides of
his face, the right side being the worst.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-19

During the fiscal year ending June 80
the Rutland postoffice received from the
sale of stamps, etc, $59,o30.37 or ST.
9465s more than the year previous. For
the past three years there has been a
steady increase in the business done in
Rutland, the total increase in the three
years being approximately $1,000. Dis
bursements during the year ending end
ing June 80 We're $3l ,S60.227 for office
employees, and S2l, 25S.4s for railway
mail service.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-19

FOR SALE-My two-tenement house on
North Seminary street Rents for $1,000 per
month Newly painted and in good repsir
d.. c. Fl. Kent For particulars see DR.. c. W:
gteele, Rowland budding iS9f
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-19

FOR SALE-Six-room cottage just off
Washington street furnace, electric lights,
laundry, pantry, bath, etc. large kt and
garden Price low owner wishes to leave
the city. Call at % Nelson street, Barre.
96tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-19
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE--A horse, safe and kind; also
one bicycle buggy, one mud wagon and one
harness. Call after D. m. at o. w. Bush
eys, South Barre. l32t6
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-19

HAL Robinson OF West Wardsboro,
aged 70, was one of a party which
climbed Stratton mountain one day last
week and at the end OF his journey
climbed tree to get better view of
the surrounding country. II is a steep
climb OF two and one hall. miles to the
top of the mountain
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-19

The drouth is affecting South New
fame mills to quite an extent. At Brig
ham brothers steam MILL the water
supply is exhausted and it has to be
hauled from the brook. Randall's mill
is on the point of closing for lack of
water.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-19

JUST WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR
Groom house Just off Main on Elmore street
finished in the wood hardwood floors; bath
room. pantry, set tubs, electric lights, steam
heat house in good repair. and at the low
price it can be purchased for is desirable
for home or investment, lS0u
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-19

FOR SALE-75-acre farm in Brookfield
lumber enough to pay for the farm $50 apple
trees cuts 20 tons of hay; cream teams and
mail man 20 by the door price. $500. C. De-
Almeda, Randolph Center, r. f. d. 8. l29t6'
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-19

Charles Condoni OF Rutland, whose
two children are i'll of scarlet fever, was
detected in the early morning breaking
quarantine in an endeayor to see them,
and was ordered not to leave the house
until the quarantine was removed.
When it is considered safe for him to
appear in public he will probably be
prosecuted for his action. The man had
been boarding elsewhere, and working
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-19

FOR SALE-Two small heneoops and chick
ems also some furniture. Apply 81 Brook
street. l92t6s
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-19

w. A. Jennings was attacked, thrown
down and roughly treated by bull at
his home in Orwell, but fortunately his
hired man was within hearing and came
to his rescue, Mr.. Jennings was badly
bruised, but not seriously injured. The
animal had never shown signs of be-
ing vicious and probably attacked him
in sport.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-19

HOUSE FOR SALE-At 40 Merchant street
s rooms. bath and pantry steam heated, gas
and electric lights city and spring water
also garage house in irst-class repair. For
particulars, inquire at SS Merchant street.
l25tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-19

Ray L. Brooks OF South Newfane met
with quite loss last week when val
liable COW, which he was leading, jumped
to one side while crossing bridge and
fell, breaking her neck.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-19

At the beginning of the next school
year two more vocational subjects will
be introduced into the Bristol high
school. A special teacher in agriculture
and special teacher in domestic science
will give instruction in those branches.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-19

Harold f. Whitney narrowly escaped
death Friday evening in Brattleboro,
when he lost control of his automobile
while coming down hill and plunged
over an embankment, the machine PIN
ming him beneath it for some hours,
until passing motorist noticed the
auto upside down. Three machines had
passed which Mr.. Whitney failed to at
tract the attention Of He was some
what bruised, but otherwise uninjured,
and the auto was run to Brattleboro
garage the next day on its own power.