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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-06-12

The unwilling at Rockville of the
statue erected in front of the court
house to the Confederate dead of
Montgomery county attracted a large
catherine. The principal addresses
were delivered bv REPRESENTATIVES
Thomas Hofin of Alabama, and Frank
Clark, of Florida.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-06-12

The Mayor and Council Of Hagers-
town fixed the city tax rate for 1913
at Sc cents on the dollar, same as last
year. The taxable basis is $12,764,-
652.17. The levy for fire purposes was
u cents, as against 5 cents and mills
last year
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-06-12

William Pittinger, while operating a
lathing machine in Beck Bros Lum-
Der Mills, Hagerstown, was seriously
injured internally, a large wooden
block being hurled from the machine
and striking Pittlnger in the abdomen.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-06-12

The patriarchal degree was confer
red upon 16 candidates at a class
initiation held in Hagerstown by
Gilead Encampment, Odd Fellows
The officers of the Grand Encampment
of Maryland were present.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-11-18
TALK OF THE TOWN

| A daughter was born to-day to Super
intendent of Schools and Mrs. G. j
Seager of South Barre.
Regular meeting of Bright Star Re
bekah lodge, No. IS, Wednesday even
ing, Nov. 10, at 1880. Per order n. G.
Mrs. Titus Ii. Wilfore OF Chelsea,
former resident of Barre, arrived in ths
city yesterday for few days visit will
| friends.
By special request we are asked t.
show "The Great Circus Catastrophe,
in three reels, again to-day at the Bijou
ADV.
Mrs, Edward Mahaffy, who has beer
visiting relatives in the city Tor tn,
past ten days, returned this morning
to her home near Burlington.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Morrison have re,
turned to their home in st. Johnsbury
! after few days visit at the home Of
Mrs. Morrison's parents, Mr.. and Mrs
James Harvey.
The confirmation class of the Church
of the Good Shepherd will not meet this
evening, as announced on Sunday last,
but will meet a week from Friday, Nov.
2S, at 1880 o'clock.
Miss Aurelio Mattel of Webster ave-
nue., who was taken to the City hospi-
tai several days ago, was able to return
home to-day. Miss Mattel has nearly re-
covered from an illness caused by taking
a gray powder at her home.
The condition of Walter n. Boutwell,
of the East Montpelier road, who has
been critically i'll with pneumonia, was
reported to be materially improved to-
day. The crisis in Mr. Boutwell's case
has passed and his ultimate recovery is
now assured.
Harold Tierney of South Main street,
who has been recovering from an injury
received to his left leg while employed
on the Central Vermont railroad, left
last night for st. Adams to resume his
duties as freight conductor ON train
running between st. Adams and Rouses
Point, n. Y.
Miss Jean M. Mcdonald Of Prospect
street left last night for Colorado
Springs, Col, where she will pass the
winter with Mrs. Kate Parmenter, for
nler resident of Barre Miss Mcdonald
is recuperating from prolonged illness
and she left for Colorado in the hopes
that a change of climate would hasten
her return to health.
Barre friends of William Carson, son
of Mr.. and Mrs r.. c. Carson of IA
Laurel street, will be interested to learn
that he has been promoted from post
at the naval recruiting bureau in De-
troit, Mich, to the head of the recruit
ing station in Kalamazoo, succeeding
John Burris, who has gone to sea with
- l. M
Carson has served four years in the
navy, portion of which has been on
the high seas. His assignment to land
duty came in the nature of promo
ton. He was recently married and came
here on furlough with his bride before
assuming his duties at Detroit.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-11-18
TALK OF THE TOWN
lee Fits special suit values.

See Fits special SUIT values.
Buy your fur muff at Vaughan's.
See those wool comforters at Abbott's.
Seventy-fve cent and Sl.0o lace collars
for SOC at Vaughan's.
Big suit values at Fits that demand
your earliest attention.
William Coburn and daughter, Miss
Kate Coburn, who have been visiting
friends in the city for few days, re-
turned this morning to their home in
North Montpelier.
Among those registered at The Buzz
zell hotel yesterday were as follows:
Aaron Berman, Littleton, n. H.; w. l..
Brown, Boston; J. A. Bond, Burling-
ton; d. A. Roberts, Burlington; J. A.
Crane, Boston; A. j. Kuhn, New York;
A. s. Wennick, New York; John Lavery,
Rutland.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-11-18
wEBsTERvILLE.

St John the Baptist Episcopal
church. There will be business meet
ing on Thursday evening Immediately
after the service. Service at p. m.
Everyone connected with the church is
earnestly requested to be present, as
business of Importance will be discussed.
w. J. M. Beattie, rector.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-11-18
TALK OF THE TOWN

A. A. Lamorey of Cliff street left last
night on 10 days business trip to
Boston and vicinity.
The McWhorter Co. have about %
youths suits, sizes 81 to 80, to close
at a very low price.
Go to John H. johnson, 81 South Main
street, for your roofing, cave troughing
sheet iron and tin work, repairing, etc
Tel. 2l2-W.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-11-18
TALK OF THE TOWN

Thanksgiving sale coats at Vaughan's.
Thursday, Nov. 90, will be fur day at
Fits.
The McWhorter Co. can save you some
money on overcoats. Ask to see them
A. d. Young of the Montpelier road
left last night for Philadelphia, where
he will remain for a week or 10 days
on business interests.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-11-18
Card of Thanks.

/ wish to express thanks to my friends
for 100 beautiful cards which reached me
on my birthday from many different
states in the Union. The regards anc
good wishes expressed helped me t.
mark one of the brightest milestones il
my life's journey.
Eliza Wheaton Johonott.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-11-18
Card of Thanks.

We wish to express our sincere thanks
to the friends and neighbors who gave
SO generously of their sympathy and as
sistance during our recent bereavement;
also for the beautiful floral tributes.
Mrs. Ora Mills and family.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-11-18
Tool Sharpeners, Noticel

Regular monthly meeting of T. S.,
No. 2, will be held in the carpenters
hall, Nichols block, Wednesday, Nov. 10,
at p. m. j. C. Wyllie, sec.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-11-18

There viii be a special
communication of Granite
lodge, No. 35, f. & A. NJ,
Wednesday evening at 7
o'clock. Work, +. G. degree.
Per order w. NJ.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-11-18

Regular convocation Gran
lite chapter, No. 20, r. A. NJ,
this evening at 7 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-11-14
WEALTHY WIDOW SUICIDE.
Mrs. Martha Simmons OF EXCELSIOR
Springs Ends Life.

Excelsior Springs, Mo-, Nov. ID
Mrs. Martha Simmons. the wealthy
widow of DR.. C. S. Simmons. formerly
a successful medicine manufacturer Oh
st. Louis, committed suicide mere
tuesday, it became known, late Wed
nesday. c,,ors,
Mrs. Simmons was DR.. Summons
second wife. having succeeded her SIS
TOR hattie. who was divorced from Or.
summons in 1908. The second MIS-
Summons was the doctors private sec"
,ator,, while he was living with MS
ere, wife. They were married In IVY
DR. simmons died, in 1910. leaving
fortune estimated at s2,0oo.ooo. Al
tho,,gh the sisters lived near each 9TH
~ n excelsior Springs, neither main
.a;,aa relations with the other.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-11-14
WOMAN IN
MAINE IS DEAD,

Newport, Me-, Nov. 13.-(SpeciaD.- Mrs.
Eliza Giles, said to be the oldest woman
in Maine. died, this morning, at her
home in Troy She was 102 years, 2
months and 20 days old.
Mrs. Ward was the daughter of the
late Stephen and Mary (Scribner) Giles
She was born in Unity, Aug. "a, 1911. At
the age of 20 she married Richard II.
Ward of Thorndike. March, 1881. and
moved to Troy. which was a wilderness
at that time. Their first and happy home
was log cabin, the logs being hewed
by her husband, that fashioned the home
that sheltered them for many years.
Years ago, the log cabin was replaced
by a modern and conimodious framed
house, and she had lived on the old place
ever since she was married.
Mrs. Ward enjoyed very good health
up to within year. when she began
to gradually fail, and the end came by
no particular disease. but by the ripen-
ing of a good old age.
Mrs. Ward, a member of large fam
lily. had Is children herself, eight OF
whom are now living. who are as fol-
lows: Charles Ward of Newport. Mrs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-11-14

tionalists if they were supplied with
arms.
The Washington government recognizes
that even should Huerta announce his
intention to retire, competent ma
chinery of government would have to
be substituted, and that negotiations for
an armistice and peace arrangements
looking toward fair and free election
would have to be carefully worked out
The United States purposes to help in
any way 1t can, affording medium of
communication between Nogales and
Mexico City If desired, and otherwise
contributing toward a peaceful solution.
For this reason, the program of Will
liam Baird Hale's conferences with Gen.
Carranza are regarded as an important
phase of the American program. There
is a feeling among administration off,
Gals that if the Constitutionalists are
as sincere as have been reported-de-
string the restoration of constitutional
government-little difficulty should be
encountered in selecting a man accept
able to both sides for the ad interim,
while further arrangements for an cleo
ton are made. To the foreign nations
which have made inquiry as to what
might follow II Huerta did relinquish
power. the Washington government has
informally indicated this process OF pac-
ification.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-11-14

.
brellas on which appear advertise
receiving these umbrellas seem glad to
get them gratis, and do not mind the
advertisements on them, as they carry
them over their heads through crowd
ed streets. These advertising umbrel-
las are especially useful in southern
India, where natives like to have pro-
lection for their heads from strong
sunlight, just as much as from the rain.
Similarly, cheap little fans, given as
advertisements, are always very well
come, even among natives of the more
well-to-do classes, while mirrors are
probably even more popular, as both
sexes seem to enjoy particularly fire.
quent view of themselves.
Another small novelty which lead
ing English soap firm has introduced,
and which seems extremely popular, is
a card scented with a perfume used in
the soap sold by the firm, and with a
picture on the card of the particular
flower from which this perfume is de-
rived. These cards may be carried in
the pocket, used as sachets, as book
marks, etc The natives of India are
extremely fond of perfumes, and Wien
they buy soap, the merit of the article.
in their opinion, is usually more In the
scent than in the lathering qualities.
For advertising in business offices in
India, the paper weight is coming to be
used to as important an extent as the
calendar The present use of powerful
electric fans over almost every office
desk makes it necessary to use large
30 VvotrhtS n knen Tari-
Gus important papers from blowing
away. SO that, of course. business peo-
nile are very agreeable to the accept
ance OF attractive paper weights, which
will be ever before their eyes Whiie SIT
ting at their desks. One American
typewriter concern has given away
hundreds of such paper weights, on
one side of which is mirror, the pack
.being of porcelain. on which is inscrio-
ed the name of the typewriter, together
with the motto, ITO save time is TO
lencthen life"
The use of electric signs at night,
thoueh small as yet in India, is IN
crea sing. Some leading shops IN the
larger cities are beginning to see the
advantage of brilliantly illuminating
their windows at night. The largest de-
nartment store in Bombay has recent
" experimental with electrical iiiuml-
nation for several good show WINDOWS
ard has found that it has attracted
large numbers of people, who Walk past
the shop at night to see the display.
This firm has decided that 1t VIII oe
good advertising policy to have Just
=, MANY show windows as possie'o
ana all brilliantly lighted at night.
E,,rns which advertise in lnaia
s,a,,la always be careful not to connie.
.,.i.t anv religious belief or prejudice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-11-14
GRADE.

The Ladies' Aid of the Old South
church, Belgrade. will hold its an
nual fair. Wednesday. Nov. 10, after
noon and evening. Mrs. Lottie E.
forke will present Polly of the Cir
Gus" assisted by Marsters Edwards,
tenor solist, and Miss Hazel Shaw,
aecompanist.
Grange rehearsals are in progress
for Grange fair to be held some
time next month.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Tibbetts
leave the first of the week to spend
the winter in Alabama.
Mrs. Elizabeth Buchanan returned.
Tuesday, from visit with relatives
in Boston and vicinity.
j. II. Thing expects to move into his
new house the last of the month.
All schools in town close Friday.
Nov. II.
Charles Stuart will soon move into
the house vacated by J. II. Thing
Wilbur Johnson left, Thursday.
the 18th, to go to Moxie on a hunt
ing trip.
Joseph Alexander will move his
family soon into the G. B. Farnham
house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-11-14
Miss Wilson Is 18th
White House Bride.

Washington, Nov. 13.-Miss Jessie Will
son, the White House bride-to-be, was
the guest of honor at a luncheon given,
today, by Mrs. Josephus Daniels, wife
of the secretary of the navy, at her
home. "Single Oak in Woodley Lane.
1t marked the first of series of SIM
liar functions to be given by the wives
of cabinet officers in compliment to Miss
Wilson. Thirteen guests sat down to the
luncheon table, and Miss. Wilson Is to
be the 18th bride of the White House.
This was not by design. however, as the
Daniels table seats just IA.
A feature of the occasion was the
presentation by Miss Genevieve Clark,
daughter of Speaker Clark, to Miss Will
son of a small stone cross attached to a
chain. It came from Virginia, where the
stone is regarded as luck piece"
,fhe guests included Misses Margaret
and Eleanor Wilson. sisters of the BRIDE
to-be: Miss Genevieve Clark, Mrs. Rich
ard Hargraves. daughter of the secre-
tary of state and Mrs. Bryan. Miss
Mona McAdoo, Miss Lucy Kile Burle-
son, Miss Agnes Wilson, Mrs. FRANKLIN
d. Roosevelt, Miss Ruth Hall, Miss
Mary White of Baltimore. Miss Belle
Bagley and Miss Ethel Bagley, sisters
of Mrs Daniels.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-11-14
Break Up Book
Makers Headquarters

New york. Nov. 13.-Headauarters
for an army Of bookmakers who OPP
Grated in all parts Of Greater new
york were discovered late wednesday.
when Inspector Gillen and a SQUAD Oh
detectiyes raided two floors OF
sixth avenue loft building. A COM
plete telephone exchange OF priVate
use of patrons and an elaborate sys-
tenn. of private wires indirectly con-
Meeting the rooms with the principal
race tracks of the country were found
ing the place.
Hats and coats were scattered
about the rooms when the police
battered down the doors indicated the
hasty exit Of the employees. The raid
was the result of two months work
on the part Of the police in running
down the location Of many telephones
which had been removed from the
offices in which they were installed
by the telephone company. All of
these telephones, the police discover
ed, had been re-circuited to the Sixth
avenue building without detection by
the telephone company which contin-
ued to give them service through the
main switchboards of the city. In
spector Gillen said that he thought
the place must have been in exist
ence for at least 10 years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-11-14

T. ~ -
Alma. A large company was pres
ent, including some from Belgrade,
Lewiston and Readfeld. A social
time was first enjoyed, then came
singing, card playing, dancing and
games: music being furnished by
Mrs. Nina Weber and Mr.. Taylor.
Fine refreshments of cake, coffee and
confectionery were served by Mrs.
Hall. After supper, in behalf of those
present, Mr.. Weber with a few
pleasant remarks, presented several
gifts including a sum of money. AL
though a complete surprise to Miss
Alma, she was equal to the occasion
and gracefully thanked them all. In
the small hours of the morning all
departed wishing Alma many more
happy birthdays, and voting Mr.. and
Mrs. Hall as royal entertainers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-11-14
SOLON.

SOUTH.-Mr. and Mrs. Mclaughlin
are the guests of their daughter, Mrs.
Harry Gardner.
Miss Lucy Jewett, who was oper-
ated upon at the Somerset hospital
at Skowhegan. recently, has returned
home much improved in health.
The farmers in this vicinity have
sold their apples and are hauling
them to the Scion depot
Several cases of scarlet fever have
broken out in town. On account of
this the village schools and some OF
the rural schools are closed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Adams gave
their wedding reception, Friday night
They received many nice presents
All joined in wishing them many
years of happiness and prosperity.
Mrs. Lula Farrin, who has been
visiting her parents, has returned to
her home in Brighton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-11-14
Submarines for
Panama Canal.

Washington, Nov. 13.-The second di-
vision of the submarine flotila of the
Atlantic fleet which eventually is ex-
pected to form port of the defences OF
the Atlantic terminal of the Panama
canal, will leave Norfolk, early in Jan
uary, for three-months cruise of South
Atlantic and Mexican gulf ports. This
cruise will be the longest yet undertaken
by American submarines The division
comprises the submarines D-1. DE-, DIS
Ell and E-2.
About months time will be devoted
by the little craft to target practice Oft
Pensacola and the division will return
northward in time to participate in the
summer exercises of the combined feet
after short overhaul at the Norfolk
yard.
The first division of the fotila, al
ready ordered to the Panama canal. will
be taken through the waterway and per-
manently stationed at the Pacific term
inal soon as the canal is open to traf-
fic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-11-14
HuRNHAM.

Mr.. and Mrs. Leone ]. Raynes are
receiving congratulations on the birth
OF a daughter, Wednesday,. Nov. 5.
Several members in this town OF
Laurel Rebekah Lodge in Clinton went
there, Thursday evening, to attend
roeeting, when members from Pittsfield
and Waterville were present by invita-
ton.
A little. daughter, Sarah Louise, ar
rived. Saturday, Nov. s. at the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur Jones.
Mrs. Clarence McAllister was re-
cent visitor with relatives in Pittsield
end Hartland.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. B. McKechnie VIII
go to Manchester, N. H., this week, to
attend the National Grange.
f. p Sullivan has moved his ram
lily to his. former home and Leone
Raynes is moving into the rent vacat-
ed by Mr.. Sullivan.
Victory Temple, No. Z, Pythian Sisters
held Il special meeting. Saturday, fol
the purpose OF entertaining Triumph
Temple of Newport. About 80 members
OF Newport Temple arrived on the
o'clock train. That Temple conferred
the degree on one candidate In a pleas
ing and able manner. A bountiful sup
per was served. after which all enjoy.
ed social and the guests left for theil
homes on the O'Clock train.
Ora Tilton has bought farm in Au-
gusta and is preparing to move there
at once.
The hunting party composed Of Ora
Tilton, C. s. Sherman, Chester Elwell
Roy Call and ]. A. Call have returned
from Onawa. They were very success
full in their trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-11-14
DEXTER.

Eng Yon, who for some time was con-
nected with the local Chinese laundry,
has returned from a trip to China, where
he visited his Old home.
Mrs. Harriet Rowland of Brunswick
has been the guest of friends here, for
several days. She is the daughter of the
late Charles Ramsdell and has been abb
sent from Dexter, for 50 years.
A recent real estate transfer of inter-
est is the purchase of the farm of ia
cob Mason of French's Mills, to Gran
vile NJ. Morrison of Golden Ridge. Mr.
Mason will purchase a place in the viii
lage as soon as possible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-11-14
RICH ON D.

Nathaniel c. Leighton died at 2 A. NJ.
Thursday. at the home of his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. Leighton, after a s.
weeks illness with typhoid pneumonia.
His age was 40 years. He was born In
this town and lived here all his life. The
funeral will be at p NJ, Sunday, at
the home. Rev. A. A. Lewis officiating
The funeral of the late Mrs. Mary B.
Preble will be held at l p NJ, Friday,
Rev. Mr.. Wiggin officiating
Roy Stinson, the 11-year-old son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Stinson. River road
Wednesday while climbing a fence fell
and broke one arm in two places.
The Mt. Carmel Chapter o. E. s., had
reception, Thursday evening. Mrs
Vondella Mosher of Bowdoinham, dis.
trict deputy, inspected the chapter Visi
tors were present from olive Branch OF
Dresden. A banquet was served. A large
crowd was present