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News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-08-06
Death of d. P. Fletcher

The death of Daniel Parker Fletcher
last Wednesday removed the last of the
old landmarks on johnson Plot. Born
and reared in District No. II, he spent
the greater part of his life there. He
was the son of Joseph and Esther per
kins) Fletcher, being one of family of
seven children, five boys and two girls,
all now dead excepting the youngest.
Harvey Alvin Fletcher of Brookfeld.
At the breaking out of the Civil War,
he was one of the first to volunteer from
johnson, enlisting in the Seventh VT
Volunteers, and throughout his service
he was, both brave soldier and a ready
helper to his younger comrades. One of
his younger comrades remarked at the
funeral, speaking of Mr.. Fletcher's career
in the army, HE was like father to me
during the war" He returned from the
war Apr.7, 1866, having seen nearly five
years service.
Daniel Parker Fletcher was united in
marriage to Matilda Patch, and to this
union there were born four children, two
boys and two girls, whom survive him,
one son, Harvey Daniel Fletcher, with
whom he has made his home, and one
daughter, Mrs. Walter Davis of johnson.
Besides these two children and his broth
er, there are eleven grandchildren to
mourn his death.
10 the death of Mr. Fletcher, the fami-
ly loses kind and loving father, the
Grand Army one of its few remaining
members, and the town, an industrious
and law-abding citizen.
The funeral was held at the Congrega-
tional Church Friday afternoon at two
o'clock. The Rev. E. q. French Officiat-
ed. The bearers were bis son, Harvey
Daniel, bis brother, Harvey Alvin, a
nephew, L. w. Fletcher, and son-in-law,
Walter Davis. Interment was in the new
cemetery in johnson village. The family
have the sympathy of the community in
their bereavement F
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-08-06
Next Week Old Home We elk

A meeting of those interested in the
observance of Old Home Week was held
al the Memorial Building Monday even
ing. 1t was decided to observe next week
asOld Home Week. The annual recep-
ton will be held at the Auditorium
Thursday evening. An Old Home Week
ball will be given by the Peerless Or
clestra Friday evening. Saturday after
noon the sports will be held on Main
street and union service at Unity church
Sunday morning will close the weeks
exercises. G. L. Mcmahon is president
otthe Old Home Week Association. Th 9
mortal hall Thursday evening.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-08-06
Doctors Said He
Had Dropsy

Some time ago had an attack of grippe
which fiualy settled in my kidneys and
bladder. / doctored with the doctors
and they claimed had dropsy. l tried
other remedies and got no relief from any
of them. My condition was such that /
was unable to work for about two months
and the annoying symptoms caused me
great deal of trouble and pain. l was
hardly able to turn over in bed. Seeing
one of your Almanacs, / decided to give
DR.. Kilmers Swamp Root trial and after
taking several bottles was able to resume
my work again. l cannot say too much
in praise of your Swamp-Root as the re-
suits in my case were truly wonderful.
Yours very truly,
ROBERT BALLARD,
Mansfield, Pa
Sworn and subscribed before me, this
7th day of May, 1912.
RAY G. LoNGBOTHUM,
Notary Public.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-08-06
Death of Joseph Freeman

Joseph Freeman, who was taken to the
Mary Fletcher hospital for treatment,
died there Saturday evening. The de-
ceased was born in Mexico, n. Y April
7, 1S49, and has with his family has been
a resident of this town for q years.
Quiet and unasshming in his manners,
he was respected and admit ed by all who
knew him.
He is survived by his wife. three
daughters, Mrs. Fred Messer OF Lowell,
Mrs. C. w. Jones and Mrs. Enps Lafluer
of this place, and two sons, q. L. and
Herbert Freeman, of Wolcott. The fun
eral was held from the Congregational
church Thursday at O'Clock, Rev. G. A.
Emery of the NJ. f. church, officiating
with interment in Paramount cemetery.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-08-06
The Davis Reunion

If grandfather Solomon DAVIS could
have crossed the century or more OF
time that has elapsed since he came
into these woods of Northern Vermont IA
| pioneer settler in the prime of young
manhood) and could have looked in on
the company of his descendants which
assembled last Saturday in his honor, 1t
| it would indeed have done his heart good.
Over one hundred of the descendants.
! of ages ranging from seven weeks to sew
enty five years, and representing five
counties in the state, gathered at the
home of K. M. Davis in johnson for
their family reunion. Cousins who had
not met for years, or perhaps never met,
things of their early life. Perfect wealth
er, bountiful picnic dinner. a literary
program, and the baseball game, all
helped to make day of great success.
The ball game, consisting of five innings
of fearful struggle, in which the score
rolled well up into the big numbers,
was special feature.
The following officers were elected by
the association for the ensuing year:
Pres, Smith j. Davis; Vice Pres. G. D.
Davis; Sec, and Treas, Merle II. Davis;
Executive Committee, Mr.. and Mrs. W
G. Davis, Mr.. and Mrs. E. M. Davis, Mr..
and Mrs. f. l.. Dodge.
The reunion next year will probably
be held in Hyde Park. There need be
no fear that it will not be we'll attended.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-08-06
Letter to
DR.. Kilmer & Co.,
Binghamton, n. Y.
Prove What Swamp. Root Will Do For You

Prove What Swamp. Root Will Do For You
Send to DR.. Kllmer d Co., Bingham
ton, N. Y, for sample bottle. 1t will
convince anyone. You will also receive
a booklet of valuable information, telling
all about the kidneys and bladder. When
writing. be sure and mention the Morris
vile weekly News and Citizen. Regular
fifty-cent and one-dollar bottles for sale
at all drug stores. adv
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-08-06
Belvidere

Mr.. and Mrs. Vernal Coburn are the
parents of daughter, born July 25.
Mrs. Eunice Shattuck and daughter,
Lula, visited friends in Bakersfield re-
Gently.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-08-06

Do not forget the campmeeting at
lthiel Falls, Aug 1925, We forgot to
place on our bills the name of Rev. and
Mrs. Bartlett, the blind preacher, but
they will both be present at the camp
and assist all they can.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-08-06
Automobile Bargains

A5OH. P. Mitchell 1910 tour ing.
A 80 n. P. Mitchell 19l 1 touring.
A 40 H. p. Buick 1910, 2 or Pas
senger. A 80 II. P. Mitchell 1912
Roadster, new. a 80 II. P. Rec
1912 touring, From $50 up and
everyone guarante d in good run
ming condition.
VAN NESS GARAGE
Burlington Vermont.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-09-24

and clothed on $40 a month in aver
age comfort. They may provide them
selves with the material necessities
OF life and still they may be discon-
tented because they must omit most
OF the material Injuries OF living.
woman may he the most economi-
cal OF cooks, the best OF housekeepers,
and good nurse; she may make her
own dresses and trim her own hats.
and still she may not succeed I'm max
Ing home happy on a small income
III she undertakes these things only
as one she loves, she Is sure TO fail
And man may be the most faith
ful OF duty, and not as contribu-
ton OF service 10 workers. but II his
pipe and his beer are more important
to him than. the comfort OF his wife.
he cnnnot expect to make marriage
a success on SIS n month.
nevertheless, recreation or relaxa-
ton OF some kind Is an important
spring in the mechanism of matri.
mony. II Is an item quite as import.
ant rs the relation of the garbage can
to the grocer's bill And the real
problem Of most young people who
marry on small salaries Is not how
to pay the rent and the other month.
~ bills, but how to find entertainment
sumciont 10 keep them amiable-with
nothing 10 spend Tor IL.
No mAttsr how much they may
nave loved each other originally. A
80 wifh . taste Tor grillsoom nnsry
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-09-24
SLAYER SCHMIDT WAS
A BRIGHT STUDENT

NEW YORK. Sept 24.-with two
alienists scheduled to examine Hans
Schmidt. the priest-slayer OF Anna Au-
mueller. this afternoon, Father Franz
Markell, OF Pennsylvania, who was a
schoolmate OF the slayer in Germany,
today gave the authorities valuable
information as to Schmidt's life.
Father Markell said that Schmidt was
one OF the most brilliant pupils in
the school.
Father Markell and Father Evers,
the Tombs chaplain, talked with
Schmidt for some time, today.
There Is no use talking to me, -
Schmidt told them. II have no re-
grets. I killed by revelation. You
would not understand. as you have
not had such revelations"
Schmidt told the two priests that
he had an uncle named Mueller, wAo
committed suicide In Mainz, year
ago.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-09-24

will only land In the divorce court
II they wed on SIS q month.
So here II 10 that mental qualities
must come 10 the rescue OF romance.
High thinking and plain living--or
some modern version Of that very old
fashioned but altogether aristocratic
combination-may be trusted To the
end, even In q decade Of PaQuin opera
cloaks and speeding automobiles.
"A hook lug OF wine
a loaf OF bread, and thou
beside me singing'--will make even
the wilderness OF a great city para
disc enow" when man loves wo-
man, and the woman loves him.
But the book will have to come
from the public library.
And the holidays and the long
evenings will have to be filed with
other interests than those which
musical comedies and the rivalries OF
a social bridge club provide.
Always scorn appearances and
you always may Persons Of char
acter live by their own standards IN
stead OF by their neighbors." Thus
qualified. two who are truly In love
can lay the foundation OF an ideal
home on salary OF $40 month
Ii the wife realizes that the esthetic
value of clean windows Is greater
than that of lace curtains; and II the
husband will continue TO find her
beautiful when her bridal trousseau
ID In it, second season.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-09-24
WOMAN FINDS BURGLAR
RANSACKING HOME

When Mrs. Fay Fanrote. OF No. 140
Webb-ave., returned to her home.
Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. after
short absence. she found q sneak
thief at work ransacking the house,
but the man fed as she entered, ana
obtained no plumber.
An attempt to burglarize w. J.
Reeds drug store. No. 1853 Bethune-
ave. east, at midnight, Tuesday. was
nipped in the bud when David Brown.
~ No. 257 Oakland-ave. heard z crash
of glass as the burglar shattered a
rear window In the Reed store.
Brown hurried to the rear Of the
store, and the burglar fed
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-09-24
PREPARE TO LEAVE
POSTOFFICE SHED
Superintendent Receive Orders
From Postmaster Nagel to Re-
arrange Offices

Postmaster Naeel called all his su-
perintendenis into conference, We'd
nesday morning. and urged them to
set 10 work Immediately TO prepare
for .yacating the old frame annex. 30
way for new addition to the build
ing He appointed committee con-
sisting of Supts. Kellogg and Cashtn.
who will take general charge OF the
Encouragement Of ofhcers. Supt. KEEL
logg has charge of registry. and Supt.
Cashin Of money orders. and neither
of them will be affected BY the
change arrangement. They will
work w.t. Assistant Custodian Mat
hewson and Supervising Architect Nc
Ginity in carrying ont the postmas-
ter's suggestions.
The government has a contract
pending with OConnor Bros for work
on the new addition, and there Is a
fund Of about 81, 500 left. which will
be expended In making few small
improvements TO help while the new
wing Is being put up.
Detroit has more people applying
for mail at the general delivery win
dows than New York city" said Post
master Nagel to his suerintendents,
and think something ought TO he
done to relieve congestion. L went
into several large cities and waited
at their general delivery windows TO
see how they managed that business.
None of the places ! saw had any
thing like the congestion we have"
He discussed with his subordinates
the possibility of having form cards
given out 30 that persons applying for
mail will be prevented from getting
| their mail in that way when they
have addresses TO which the mail
| might better he sent
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-09-24
COMPANY PAYS FOR
MYSTERIOUS DEATH
Settles Insurance Claim in Case
of Young Woman Who Ap-
parently Was Killed

Settlement Of claim for life In
suranoe in Judge Murphy's court.
Wednesday. forestalled a long trial
that would have dealt much with the
use OF cocaine and the mysterious
death OF a pretty 20-year-old girl two
years ago Julia Budnick was al
lowed $3.50 on a $1,000 policy by the
Royal Neighbors OF America. q ira
ternal insurance organization. The
policy was on the life of Mrs. Bud
hicks daughter OF the same name, the
girl who either was killed or COM
mitted suicide.
She was found by the police in q
room at No. rs broadway. In October,
1911, three days after they had been
asked to look for her. In the room
also was the dead body OF q man
known to have been victim Of the
cocaine habit. The girl was uncOn-
scious and lived only three days.
The insurance company refused to
pay. claiming that the girl died by
suicide. The family claimed that she
had been killed. The story OF her
mother was that Julia had gone to a
dance one night. promising to be back
at midnight 10 help nurse her sister,
who was very i'll.
She never came back, though II was
the first time, her mother says, that
she ever failed to keep her promise.
II Is further said that the man whose
body was found had called at the Bud
nick home several times. but the girl
refused to accompany him anywhere.
IL WAS the theory of the attorney for
Mrs. Budnick that cocaine was given
TO the girl In candy or some other
such way while she was at the dance
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-09-24
ARCHITECT IS IN
4 FEDERAL Tolls
Harlow Greene Arraigned o"
Charge of Impersonating 0Gi-
Ger and Swimdling Women

Harlow h. Greene. an architects yho
was arrested Tuesday night bx y >.
Deputy Marshal Lyon, was Afrsigned
before Commissioners FiHneEs Wed
nesday morning. On eshfos Of I'm
personating federal omcer. ne
pleaded not guilty. and was ordered
to appear for hearing. Friday nornins.
ct 10 O'Clock. HE'S held under bends
OF $1,000. a.. ss
Greene 10 said TO have ohtainsd ~
500 from Mrs. Louise ". Kii34nbaoh.
No. lis NagnoliaAve.. With which to
build . house IN. her. The house
was not built, and Wh@a HI client
complained he told her. she Gays,
that he was In the gOvorauent secret
service and had tied up her money
with government funds and could not
get at It. Az . preoautiou against
her inquiries. he had gone 20 the Of
fee Of the secret service and told
Secret Service Agent Prepsters that
he had given some money to repre-
sentative OF the department Il h a.
legged.
Greene was captured BY ruse Of
the marshal. who went, TO his apart
ment In the Gregorian hotel and
turned on the lights 30 Greene would
think his wife was at home. His wife
had been missing for several hours.
and Greene had been to police head
quarters to ask II she had been found.
just before he was arrested. I@
Why his wife has left him or where
she Is are things unknown TO the au-
thorities. and Greene. although he n
accepting his trouble lightly, refuses
TO explain his tangled AFFAIRS.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-09-24
WAYNE AND HOME BANK
PLANS NEW BUILDING

A new bank building for the corner
Of Michigan-ave. and 0riswoldrst. will
be built by the Wayne County and
Homo bank IL the directors accspt the
recommendation OF their committee
which will present report, Thursday.
The consolidation of the Wayne Coun-
ty and the Home banks made the
eightstory building too small for the
purposes Of the institution and al the
site Is one of the most valuable In
the city for ONCE buildings purposes
the committee decided, Tuesday, after
Investigation, that It would be good
investment to tear down the old build
Ing and put up larger and hand
somer structure.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-09-24
ALL SHOW
ii HUDSON CO.
i! 3triking Effects Produced by
Japanese Decorations With
Autumn C0lors
MODELS SHOW
LATESEIN GOWNS
1(erning and Afternoon Exhibi-
}tions Given of Best Foreign
and American Styles

"a with 20 much to attract the eye and
a "a call forth rapturous EXPLANATIONS
\ q sanitation, In the annual fall open
/. ~ OF the J. L. Hudson Co, the visitor
z 1dbks with pleasure also upon the at
~ ctive and unusual decorative back.
G@pund. In japanese effect. The height
7 % the flrst floor Is broken In a friexe
~ white against which IL placed, at
intervals, huge punches of grain,
pisay willows, oddly-colored tree
krnnehee, and In q splashing bow
\ WhloA apparently holds the cluster to-
goEhor arc introduced the autumn
tones Of red and gold. russell and
\ brown. Upon the fixtures which define
the various departments, are large
tyhtlo screens against which are high
!, taru OF old ivory, holding clusters SIM
31ar to those on the frieze. Each
screen has Japanese character In
black The whole effect Is unusual,
ton1 almost weird, and so startingly
A1lDqgpnt from the conventional recora-
tive scheme a. to make q deep i'm.
rroGD1on on the visitors to the store.
Th6 season Of the year il further
!. npAasised, In huge brown basket,
Ma with delicious fruits, which
s0tnrl1n at the head of the main stair
Auo4 In the suits and gown depart
<Gn0rk 70 which women are especially
o11(ndted. pedestals hold great bas-
Go1C oe bronze. and gold, and brown
0o1ia4o and flowers.
X0o HudSon store this fall offers y
ICYGlky IN the exhibition of new
~ and suits for every OCCASION, on
4 81Hx models. Four young women,
1H . famous New York atelier
Qgo brought to Detroit by the Hud-
|l1on O.. especially to pose In the new
~~tnA = small stage has been erect
{ ~ the cloak showrooms on the
~ n0or. and upon this elevation
{ ~ nannoquinn walk and pose, sit
= oD3 q chairs and on divans. and in
40 Ill the things which q wo-
|o uArbed In an afternoon, recep-
a. evening. morning. negligee or
T11< drUos might be expected to do
~ wero showing or" The fash
- EGplay on the models is held from
& ~ - 13 o'clock In the morning and
pn5 u 70 5 O'Clock. In the afternoon.
n A(s4 the gowns shown are the prop
u the Hudson Co., and are for
IA the regular way. They were
a 800 "a Paris. London, Berlin,
lok New York and other fashion
I'D and are positively the latest
M correct customing. The hats
~ are from the Hudson millinery
oyoTuoms and are either imported
- or the prodsce of the firms
f64n workshops.
81 nv TIE suit and millinery depart
6eo Of this popular shopping cen
fUpoat care has been taken by the
4 = u the departments and the buy
(o ~ select gowns and suity, coats
|1n4 1kirts. hats and millinery trim
f01(4 that will not fail to supply
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-09-24
COCHRANE TAKES NEW
JOB AS STENOGRAPHER

Douglas Cochrane, one of the best
known and most efacient court report.
ers In Detroit. has left the recorders
court, where he was stenographer for
Judge Connolly, and has taken the
position OF stenographer for Circuit
Judge Van Zile. Bert Connolly. now
stenographer In police court, will take
Cochrane's place In Judge Conneily's
court Bert is no relation TO the
judge. but has shown his efficiency In
police court.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-09-24
FIRE BREAKS OUT
NEAR JACKSON SCHOOL

When q small blaze was discovered
in cottage adjoining the Jackson
school, Fort and Chene-sts.. at $3.50
o'clock, Wednesday morning. an
alarm was turned In from the school
ire alarm box. but none Of the pupils
was aware OF the fact, and as there
vas no danger. they were not sent
from their seats. Only slight dam
age was done.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-09-24
CEMENT MANUFACTURERS
PRAISE WAYNE'S ROADS

Committee reports were heard and
routine business was transacted II
the first session of the Portland Ce-
ment Manufacturers convention In
the Hotel Pontchartrain. Wednesday
morning. The committees have been
sitting for two days. About 100 men,
bers attended the Wednesday session.
The convention will close with q ban
Quet, Thursday evening.
Wayne county leads the country
in the building OF concrete highways,
said II. r. A6leck, OF the Universal
Portland Cement 90. 1T is the only
place where concrete roads have been
down for long enough time to fur
nish reliable data as to their worth"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-09-24
WOMAN GOES FREE ON
PROMISE TO REFORM

Elsie Harris, who was arrested for
rolling" a man whom she picked up
on the street, robbing him Of s.. was
released on suspended sentence by
Justice Stein. Wednesday morning.
when she declared that she was driv-
en- to the life of the streets by the
fact that her husband was arrested
and sent to the wOrkhouse for 80
days, just four months after she mar
ried. She promised to seek some hon.
est work, and not turn to a life OF
vice, IL she were released.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-09-24
svery demand of fashion and individ

every demand OF fashion and individ
ual taste.
A more beautiful exhibition Of silks
laces and dress goods than the Hud
son Co. Is displaying this fall would
be dimcult to imagine. The variety
richness and beauty Is like an Arab
Ian Nights setting.
There 10 not q want Of the outer
and inner body Of man. woman and
child that cannot be supplied within
In walb of the Hudson store. The
scope OF the business Of this arm has
never been more fully told perhaps
than In the present fall exhibition,
which In more than a fashion show
and Is really an exposition Of arts and
manufacturers, agriculture and flori
culture. Above all. Of course. stands
out the appeal to womankind In the
marvellous display Of fashions and
fabrics.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-09-24

the Introduction Of competent instruc-
ton in sex hygiene in the high
schools. The federation also called
upon the three candidates for mayor
TO define their policies in the enforce
ment of laws against immortality.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-09-24
ANDREW BOWLER FOUND
UNCONSCIOUS IN ROOM

Andrew Dowler. sc years old. was
found unconscious In his room at No.
IS Abbott-st.. early Wednesday morn-
ing. and Detective Phil Ellenstein was
sent to investigate. The man Is In n
serious condition. and II could not be
determined whether. the affair was an
accident or an attempt at suicide.
Dowler was taken 70 st. Mary's hos
pital.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-09-24
THIRTEEN ACCUSED OF
GIVING SHORT WEIGHT

On account OF the opening Of the
canning season, City Sealer George
r. Austin and his stan Of patrolmen
have been unusually active In exam
lining weights and measures, and as a
result, Is complaints for violating the
weights and measures ordinance have
been filed In the recorders court, for
hearing next Monday.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-09-24
BOUND OVER TO
FEDERAL GRAND JURY

Duncan Eichen. accused by the fet-
eral authorities OF stealing money and
stamps from branch postoffice on
Michigan-ave.. several weeks ago. had
a preliminary hearing before Com
missioner Hurd, Wednesday morning.
He was bound over for the grand jury
which will meet in November.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-09-24
Prince Henry Enters Eton.

WINDSOR, Eng, Sept. 24.-Dts-
playing all the nervousness Of the ~.
erage boy starting his first term In q
big school. Prince Henry William
Frederick Albert. second SON Of King
George. today entered Eton college.
He was shown no special favors b.
tie masters or upper classmen, and
the students lost no time In clubbing
him plain Henry"