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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-12-25


d. male bird who did not wear the
gay plumage Of the family. II
y IS the peacock who dazzles the
eye by the brilliancy of his fan and
the husband of the ostrich family
whose feathers are the fluflest. And
man used to shine as the chief orna-
ment OF the household. too. when ne
wore velvet buskin--whatever that
is-h!gh-heeled boots, huge fur muffs
and hat with long waving plumes,
while the women of the family trailed
about in sad, dun-colored clothing.
But then came a long period Of
sombre toys. from which the lord ana
master II the home Is just emerging.
Glob. trotters who stepped from the
gangplanks of the finest steamships,
three winters ago electrified waiting
Americans by the gaudiness of their
has and hosiery and the rumor went
forth that "men are going to wear
/ GREEN hats"
The conservative replied that there
always were, and will be, certain ex-
tremists to dress regardless Of taste,
but that mo man who amounted TO
anything" would SO defy the ameni-
| ties.
Last winter more than one male In
dividual whose voice IS heard in coun-
| ellis of the noted bought himself 2
verG.a. hued ohapeau and tried not
| to show that he felt as merry GUS IS
dabutante in her first long dress.
| He was too much in the minority,
however. TO feel that superiority
which accompanies the correctly
/ CARRIED.
But this autumn the male creature
boldly asserted his hereditary right
to be the human rainbow of his fam
/ lily.
/ Grandfather and grandson consider
/ it not only right. but necessary, 70
wear blue velour hats-and not any
dull. dark blue. indigo which looks
black at night either. but the vivid,
| unmlstakable blue-and blue vicuna,
or chinchilla, overcoats This depar-
ture would be alone sufficient to make
equal rights" ladies protest against
] an INVASION Oh their ttIIANolS va
when one sees blue VELVET bands
round said head coverings blue col
/ lars on the coats, and even blue Tux
edo suits gracing informal gatherings
there is Indignation indeed
The hats, to be really de rigeur,
must have fairly high crowns and
straight around brims the overcoats
stop either at the bend of the knee
or scaut two inches below it,
For ladies' tailors have decided that
nc smartly gowned feminine Will now
wear a coat OF greater length than
that and no mere man must make the
former look ridiculous by walking
with her when attred in full
length raglan.
+ The man who absolutely refuses TO
go about in a continual state OF blues
may wear grey rough overcoat in
stead, but Il must have sloping shout
ders. narrow, turn back cuffs, but
toned belt and all the accessories
that go to make up the usual college
boys reGalia.
Because Milady's hat is oval
crowned so must be her escorts derby
and there never was a more apt H.
lustration Of the claim that "he who
laughs last erins with delight" For
two seasons mankind in America has
been poking fun at the headgear
which came down over the ears Of
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-12-25
A Description OF the Manners and Customs
of the Little Country Which Played
Such Ar IMPORTANT Part in the
Recent Balkan Wars.

limit in the war with Turkey, yet
Servia went into the second war with
vim that surprised the world, and
Just as her victory was nearly won
The powers interviewed and forbade
the further humiliation Of the savage
Rulgarians. At present Scrvia is in
The throcs Of trouble with Albania,
and old men and boys are now doing
military service, not against their
wills, for they have come into the re-
cruitng station begging to be taken.
The writer. who has but recently re-
turned from Servia has watched
Hose people no they came into the
barracks. They know the awful
trials they will have to undergo, with
many times only bread and water for
food, vet they are eager and ready
TO suffer even unto death for the
Story Of Servia.
The fortitude the Servians have
shown i'm battle is little short of
marvellous. and their endurance. their
patient suffering and their absolute
fidelity to duty under all circum-
stances have placed the little coun-
,rv I'm a new light before the world
That they deserve to win out is I'M
questioned but whether or not they
will receive their just deserts is a
matter Of conjecture, for unfortunate
ly some Of the larger countries Of
Europe think little of crushing a
smaller nation, especially if that ma
ton has fertile land.
Early History.
No country on the face of the globe
has had more trials and tribulations
than this little land, and her history
reads like romance. AT the begin
MIN. Of tho snNenth century the race
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-12-25

If the unique job held by Miss Lou
Use Lester paid what it counts for she
could put all the lavish spenders Of
the earth to shame as, in company
with several members OF tho "oppo-
site sex" she daily handles and
counts and burns up a princely for
tune in grcenbacks- it doesn't
Until last year no woman had at
tempted the trying ordeal of standin
mutelY by and watching millions
burn Miss Lester. however regards
IT, literally, as so much "kale" and
manages to smile and grow plump on
n very modest salary.
one must not forget Mrs. Brown,
burnt money expert, who has re-
deemed enough money during her
long career with the Treasury to have
redeemed herself from an Office job
ana into mansion along the Hudson
with a steam yacht tied to the LAND
ing. From the first Mrs. Brown
her fame makes initials unnecessary
learned to deciphcr the notes even
when they were charred almost be-
yond RECOGNITION.
Pioneer White House Iypist.
Certain clerks in the Post once De-
partment consider that Miss Alice b..
Sanger has favored position because
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-12-25

ENOR long man has been the only
d. male bird who did not wear the
gay plumage of the family! II
y IS the peacock who dazzles the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-12-25

Certain clerks in the Post once De
partment consider that Miss Alice b..
Sanger has q favored position because
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-08
so HEAD OF STOCK

beside a number of horses, two pairs of
yearling steers, and expect two pairs of
2-year-old steers, lot of sleighs, wagons.
and other personal property. All to be
sold to the highest bidder without re-
serve or limit.
These sales have grown in popularity
from the start. The last sale we held.
"a head of stock was disposed of. The
regular commission will be charged ON
all property listed. We assure YOU as
long as we conduct these sales we shall
pursue a live-and-let-l policy. II is
an ideal opportunity to get rid of almost
anything you wish to dispose of; on the
other hand, the bargain hunter could not
desire better chance to pick up what he
needs at his own price.
Free lunch of coffee, crackers and
cheese will be served at noon. Terms at
time of sale. We expect over so head
of stock viii be listed the morning of
the sale
Wednesday, December 10, at 1890
O'Clock in the forenoon.
GEORGE C. BENJAMIN, Telephone
s4-a, Montpelier.
D. A. PERRY. Auctioneer, Telephone
ASST, Barre, Vt.
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MARRIAGE IN SHOW WINDOW.
Novel Feature of Advertising by Spring
field Merchant.

Springfield, Dec S.-The third annual
Christmas opening of Springfield took
place Saturday under the auspices Of the
Springfield Merchants association. 1t
is estimated about 10000 people were in
town throughout the day.
The Social Welfare exhibit in |. O. O..
f. hall, under the direction of A. G..
Hurd, secretary of Windsor county X.
M. G. A., attracted large crowds. This
exhibit, embracing agricultural and in
dustrial subjects, has just been returned
from the national conservation congress
held at Washington, d. c., and is the
first time it has been seen in the state.
At a. m. an immense letter box was
placed in the square and at 80 Santa
Claus arrived and collected the mail
The box contained an odd assortment
from very small letters to fat bulky
epistles. Souvenirs were distributed to
all the children.
AT p m. the most important event
took place when Miss Lula Ella Taft and
Leon Harrison Hackett were married in
one of the large show windows of bus
mess house. The single ring service was
performed by Rev. William Merriam of
the, Methodist Episcopal church, Perkins
vile, Vt. The couple were attended by
Mr.. and Mrs Richard Austin of this
town. The window represented a re-
ception room in green and white with
bankings of palms and azaleas.
Every business man in Springfield pre-
sented Mr.. and Mrs. Hackett a gift.
Among them were a kitchen range, a
parlor stove, chest of silver, linen, cleo
trio iron, water set, chair, rugs, pic
lures, suit case, blankets, gas range,
toilet articles, hats, shoes and other ac-
cessories for both bride and groom, and
many cases of canned goods, fruit and
meats, potatoes and coal. wedding
cake and even the wedding ring and
shower bouquet were gifts.
After the ceremony wedding lunch
con was served in the north window.
After short wedding trip Mr.. and Mrs.
Hackett will reside in Springfield.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-08
Inter Church Federation of Vermont.

A meeting of interest to the churches
of Vermont, held in Rutland late in
November was that of the council of the
state federation of churches. This or.
ganization stands for the federating of
Christian forces in all movements which
make for the betterment os the state.
and the report for the year closing gave
evidence of its usefulness. The follow
ing men were elected to direct the activ-
tiles of the organization for the year en-
suing: President, Hon Henry Bond.
Brattleboro, presidents, Pres. Guy
Potter Benton, Burlington, Hon. w. w.
Stickney. Ludlow, Hon. W. Van Pat
ten, Burlington; treasurer, Hon. f. c.
Dyer, Salisbury; executive secretary, DIR.
A. p. Pratt, Bellows Falls; finance COM
mittee, Hon. c. G. Fits, Brattleboro:
chairman. Hon. w. j. VanPatten, J. A.
Greenwood; comfy committee, r. +.
Lowe. st. Johnsbury. chairman, DIR. w.
A. Davidson, Dr. c. II. Merrill, DIR. j. II.
Coleman, Rev. L. w. Sharpe, Rev. w. b.
Dukeshire. Sabbath observance, DIR. j. w.
Barnett, Barre, chairman, DIR. ID. H.
Cokran. Rev. j. $. Braker; social purity
committee, II. ID. Holton, NJ D., Brattle-
boro, chairman, secretary, b. n. Clark,
Burlington, Rev. W. P. Jackson, st. Al
bans. Nominating committee, Rev. +. W.
Irwin, Rutland, chairman, Rev. f, p.
Treat, f. p Stevens.
10 was voted to arrange for second
rural life conference for pastors laboring
in rural communities, and TO accept the
offer of Middlebury college to
cooperate in the promotion of this
This conference will be held
in connection with the Middlebury sum-
mer session. The thanks of the fedora
ton were extended TO those churches and
whose contributions made
possible Ne conference of this last sum
mer.
In response to the growing demand
the comfy committee is to publish
a "Form for Federation" This commit
tee now comprises the UNCONVENTIONAL
and secretaries. The Of
flee of the executive secretary is in Bel
lows Falls.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-08
MY HOME FARM

known as the Erskine farm, containing
l65 acres of land, about 60 acres OF
which is nearly level tillage land which
with cultivation will produce from 100
to $50 tons of hay, as there is no better
grass land in Orange county. An excel
lent pasture and the farm has kept 40
cows, large amount of hard wood, esti-
mated at $500 running cords, which de-
liyered in Graniteville is worth $500
per run. No hill and the road is always
good. Large fruit orchard which always
brings in a nice income. Best of water
at buildings, and pastures are well wa
tered. Buildings consist of an extra
good S-room house, very pleasantly To-
Gated, affording an excellent view: 3
barns in very fair shape. Terms on the
real estate will be easy.
PERSONAL PRoPERTY-23 head of
stock; 10 cows, mostly black and white,
good age and size, some to be fresh next
month and all in early spring; 2-year-
old heifers; pair steers, 2 years old; 5
spring calves; brown mare, good worker
and driver; year-old colt sired by Que
bee Prince.
FARMING T00LS-New Deering
horse rake, moving machine, set sleds.
sleigh, 2-horse farm wagon, dump cart,
pillow, smoothing harrows, disc harrow.
weeder, buggy wagon, express wagon,
pair drive harnesses, pair work har-
nesses, horse power, drag saw, besides
all small tools, too numerous to men
ton, such as hoes, rakes, forks, chains.
eveners, bars, scythes, snaths, wheel
barrow, U. S. cream separator, 750 ID. ca
pacity; 3 milk cans, etc.
CROPS-About 80 tons of good hav.
tons straw, 100 bu. oats, 100 bu. po-
tatoes. Also 10 cords dry wood, cords
block wood, and quantity of hard wood
flooring.
Terms at time of sale. Lunch will
be served at noon.
All the above described property will
be sold without reserve or limit. Re
member the date, December IL, 1918, at
10 o'clock in the forenoon.
GILBERT SMITH, Owner.
D. A. PERRY, Auctioneer-The D. A.
Perry Real Estate Agency, Agents,
Barre, VT.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-08
ESTATE OF MARANDA t. MOVES.

State Of Vermont, District of Washington. IS.
The Honorable Probate Court for -he Dis
triet Aforesaid:
To ali persons interested in the estate OF
Maanda 7. Noyes, late Of Cabot in said
district. deceased, GREETING
WHEREAS. said court has assigned the
18th day of December next for examining and
allowing the account Of the administrator of
the estate Of said deceased and for decree
Of the residue Of said estate to the lawful
claimants Of the same, and ordered that public
notice thereof be given TO all persons in
terested in said estate by publishing this
order three weeks successfully previous to the
day assigned, in the Barre Daily Times.
newspaper published at city Of Barre in said
district
THEREFORE,, you are hereby notified to
appear at the probate office in Montpelier,
in said district on the day assigned, then and
there to contest the allowance Of said account
II you see cause, and to establish your right
as heirs, legatees and lawful claimants to
said residue.
Given under my hand this 22d day Of No
vember 1918.
FRANK J. MARTIN. Judge.
Nov. "a Dec. lis
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-08
Valuable Property for Sale

THE LAND AND BUILDING LOCATED AT
COR. SECOND AND BECKLEY STREETS,
NOW USED BY THE CITY OF BARRE
FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES
is offered for sale; the lot is large and
has a frontage of about 100 tt. on
Second street; about 10 #. on Beekley
street; and about l4l #. on Third street,
and a depth between Second and Third
streets of 200 it.; there is a good cellar
and granite underpinning under the
whole building; the building is very sub
stantially constructed and could be made
into a tenement house with small ex-
pense.
The building can be examined at any
reasonable time by making application
TO the janitor of the building.
The school commissioners will receive
sealed proposals for the purchase of this
property up to Tuesday, Dec. l6, 1918,
at 7 o'clock p. m, all proposals to be
addressed to "Schoo Commissioners,
care James Mackay, City Clerk, Barre,
VT" and marked Proposal for Beckley
Street School Property" The commits
sioners reserve the right to reject any
and all bids.
Per order of School Commissioners,
JAMES MACkAY,
City Clerk.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-08
RECENT DEATHS
OF vERM0NTERS

Alfred L. Stephens, 81, died at his
home, in Springfield, Mass Thursday aft
er short illness. He was born in Swan
ton, and spent his early life there. He
later moved to Alburg Springs, where
he lived for 10 years. He went to Spring
field in 1876. Mr.. Stephen was employed
for 10 years at the United States armory
and. for 10 years at the Smith & Wesson
factory. For the past year he had been
employed by the Bullock company. He
leaves three brothers, Elwyn T., She'd
rack and H. o. Stephens, all of Spring
field; also four sisters, Mrs. S. S. Har-
rington of Longmeadow, Mrs. j. n. Glib
bons and Miss Mary Stephens of Spring
field and Mrs. c. II. Larabee of North
ampton.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-08
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE


FOR SALE 6S-acre farm, 3 miles out 2
mails daily; 65 to 10 thousand old-growth
timber; one-half mile to mill nice cows,
farm tools, crops a very nice set Of build
ings Worth $1,000, $4,000 buys everything
part cash, easy terms to right party
SMALL FARMS acres, good house and
450-ACRE FARM with SO cows, team and
a large lot of personal property fine situa-
ton on main road between Montpelier and
suburban town. Price right.
220 ACRES TIMBERLAND, miles to mill F.;
will cut million feet of old-growth timber
large lot OF veneer logs birch and maple.
$2,250
1870 ACRES, 8 miles to mill. will cut $50
thousand old-growth timber, mostly spruce and
hemlock some nice old NAPLES and birches on
this lot Price is low on this, $1,000.
have some cheap farms with timber in
Orange county.
TEN II. p WESTINGHOUSE MOTOR.
G. ii. SMILE, Agent,
Tel. SCAM. Montpelier, VT.
22lt6
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-08
SMITH & DASHNER
REAL ESTATE AGENTS
OFFER FOR THE FIRST OF THE MONTH
SOMETHING NEW


NO, 1l7--FOR SALE. 65-ACRE FARM.
only " miles from Barre City; 80 acres till
age, balance pasture and woodland land lays
nice and is in high state Of cultivation
orchards. Good Groom house. 2 barns, 30xs0
and a2x5d, basement under all ; water at house
and barn. One Of the best propositions in
Washington county. 2l9tf
NO. 11s-FoR SALE OR EXCHANGE 100
ACRE FARM IN WOODBURY.. as acres in
tillage, balance in pasture and woodland !;
sugar and fruit orchards quite a lot of soft
and hard wood timber good comfortable build
ings place will keep or cows and team (;
miles from station, and "a mile TO school
Owner will take small town property in
exchange 2l9tf
NO. 11s-FoR QUICK SALE, ALL FOR
81 100: 10 acres of land. 21A miles from
Wiliamstown land borders a nice pond. with
pout, pickerel and perch. for fishing; 20 acres
of tillage, balance pasture and woodland :
quite lot Of Eastwood and butternut timber,
fruit and sugar orchards place will keep
cows and team comfortable Groom house.
and barn q mile 10 school; with this prop
erty you get good cows IL hens, all hay
and fodder, 80 runs of stove wood buggies.
sled and sleigh. harness, good boat for the
pond, and all small tools good year-around
or summer place, and snap at the price.
Owner leaving town. 2l9u
NO. 12o-FoR SALE and owned by non
resident Double-tenement house. rooms and
toilet in each tenement, double porehes front
and back. spring wRtersas good barn 24x26
lot is 50xl00; good cellar, and buildings all
in good condition; property rents for S26 per
month, aside from barn, and Is located near
most Of the large stonesheds; let us show you
this property cleft
NO. l21-FoR SALE, COTTAGE HOUSE
on Foss street city; rooms and toilet
porch part hard wood floors electric lights,
spring water, good cellar, large lot 50x13o
making plenty of lawn and nice garden
Buy this property, pay in the money you are
now paying for rent, and in time own home
Of your own. 2lstf
NO. 122--FoR SALE, a very attractive
home, practically new. with all modern inn
and must be seen TO be appre-
ished in hard wood steam heat gas, city and
spring water barn 1920. and large amount
Of land one lot 1876 IT. front by los deep,
and one lot las fl. front by ll6 feet deep
all kinds of fruit and small fruits shade
trees, vines, shrubbery and summer house.
for home comforts and bargain, as the price
has been reduced. so that this property Is
dirt cheap at the price now asked. 2l9tf
NO. 12s-FoR SALE. 100 NJ. of standing
soft wood timber only miles 10 good mill.
Come in and let US tell you about II. The
price is low, and timber is timber this year:
We have many other good propositions
have disposed of properties In 8 weeks, and
are still on the job, ready for business.
SMITH & DASHNER
Rooms and 10. Howland-Cavc Building, |
Phone $40. Barre City. VT
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-08
FOUR LINES FOR Csc

The Times will publish Wants, Lost and
Fonud, For Sale. To Let, etc. short adyer-
tisements--at the rate Of four lines for TWEEN
ty-fve cents for the first insertion and hve
cents for each subsequent insertion.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-08
To Cure a Cold in ene pay

Take LAXATIVE BROMo QUININE
Tablets. Druggists refund money If 1t
fails to cure. f. w. Groves signature
is on each box. 25c.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-08
ABOUT THE STATE
HAPPENINGS OF INTEREST FROM
DIFFERENT SECTIONS

Mrs. Mary O'Brien died at her home
in Bellows Falls Wednesday morning.
aged 81. She had lived in the same
house for So years.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-08
Auction Sale
REAL ESTATE, STOCK,
TOOLS AND CROPS

Having decided to go to Massachusetts
to live, will sell at public auction
to the highest bidder on
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-08
THURSDAY, DEC. IL, 1913

at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, on the
premises where | now live, about miles
from Graniteville and 21s miles from
Williamstown, on Baptist street, so
called, at the four corners,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-08

Madam Webb, aged 80 years, was one
of family Thanksgiving party at the
home of her son, Lueius Webb, in East
Granville. She is still quite active.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-08


FOR SALE or exchange for farm. Groom
house and barn: hot and cold water spring
goes with house 8 lots also go with house (:
house is in good condition Inquire Of d.
Iheriault, Lawrence avenue, Barre. 222t6'
FOR SALE-The Mrs. A. C. Shepard place
on Montpelier road just over Barre City line
in Berlin; house and lot and four building
lots, all Joined together; good place for hen
farm; must be sold to close estate. w. Il.
Shepard admir-. Barre lS3tf
FOR SALE-Property at A. and Second
street also house on Railroad street. This
is good renting property, in good condition,
and will be sold cheap for cash. Inquire at
Trow & Holden Co Office 1887
NO. 66s-THE BRoCKWAY PLACE AT
WILLIAMSBURG at a sacrifice price; "a
mile from stonesheds and about 80 minutes
drive from Barre City: 20 acres of good, pro-
ductive soil tillage laying level and is free
from stone quantity Of wood and pasture
for three or four head of stock. Fine place
for stone cutter who wants 10 keep some
stock, poultry, etc, and work in town. Large
house suitable for two families good barn
with basement Best of never-failing running
spring water Let US show this TO you.
Price is cut $4,000 less than it is worth
Easy terms. Might exchange for cheap cot
tage 2l9tf
NO 69e-HoUSE, BARN AND LARGE
HENNERY, about miles from Montpelier
on main road henhouse large enough to ac-
commodate from 100 to 200 hens Buildings
all in excellent shape. A well-located, desr-
able little place. Price. sl,600.00. Terms,
$4,000 down. Might exchange for farm with
stock and tools 2l9tf
NO 6s7-MIGHT EXCHANGE; one mile
from village minutes walk from school !;
near neighbors and on a good road probably
600 feet Of lumber ready to cut; nearly
level tillage; two good barns with basement !;
an S-room house with nice porch and very
pleasantly situated. One of those home-like
places. All the above and many more advan-
tages of the farm we want TO sell this week.
Within driving distance of Barre will keep
10 cows and team contains about 1875 acres
of land. The owner is a nonresident and
will sell with a payment of $4,000 down I;
or would exchange for moderate priced cot
tage in some rentable locality. Price, 100000.
219tf
Our large list Of holdings gives you an
opportunity to find the kind of place you
want and our aim is not 10 sell you some
thing you don't want and will be dissatisfied
with but to show You the kind OF place you
do want.
TIMBER PROPOSITIONS have some
corkers on our list,
We can conduct your auction business in
a way satisfactory to YOU
THE d. A. PERRY REAL ESTATE AGENCY
Rooms 2 and 8, HowIand-Cave Bldg.
Barre, VT. Telephone Connection
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-08

Mrs. w. L. Chamberlain tapped few
maple trees at her home in Broad Brook
(Barnard) Nov. Is and sap ran very well
that day. She made enough maple syrup
to treat the neighbors.