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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-02-17
GETTYSBURG CELEBRATION.
Veterans desiring to Attend Must Notify
the Adjutant General.

| The legislature of Vermont has made
an appropriation mot to exceed 100000
to pay the transportation of all honor
ably discharged soldiers of either army
in the Civil war, now residing in YER
mont, to and from Gettysburg, Pa, to
attend the peace celebration to be held
ON the battlefield of Gettysburg, July ! 20
4, 1918. the fftieth anniversary of that
battle. The governor has appointed Col.
II. W. Allen of Burlington, Capt. Frank
kentield Of Morrisville, and Col. w. H.
H. Slack OF Springfield.
The United States government and the
state of Pennsylvania have made provis-
ion for the entertainment OF veterans
during their stay at Gettysburg. inclui-
ing lodging and food. in a large camp
which will be established for that pur-
pose. The state appropriation is only
available for transportation, and vet
Grams will have TO furnish their own sub
sistence en- route to and from the cele-
bration. There will also be established
in the camp field hospital, in charge Of
medical officers of the U. $. army, suit
ably equipped to care for any who may
be taken sick in camp.
The commissioners cannot make pro-
vision for the accommodation of ladies,
relatives or friends of veterans on ac-
count of the limited facilities at Gettys-
burg.
In view of the hardships necessarily
incident to the journey, sleeping and eat
ing in tents, change of climate, food and
water, the commissioners feel obliged 70
caution all veterans, who are not in
good physical condition not to undertake
the trip.
All details connected with the notice
to veterans, issuing transportation, etc, !
are in the hands of Lee s. Tillotson. the |
adjutant general, st. Adams, Vermont, |
and all veterans desiring to attend the |
celebration should send their names and |
addresses to him at once and before |
April !. 1918. Printed blank applica
lions and circulars of information will |
hen be sent out by Gen. Tillotson.
BY order of the commissioners.
Lee 8. Tillotson
The adjutant general.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-02-17
The First Thanksaivina.

The sufferings of the pilgrims during
the first water in New England were
severe. At one time there were only
seven well persons to care for the sick.
Within four months twenty-Dne per-
sons died of the severe cold and from
want of substantial food. and for two
years they suffered many privations,
The progress of the colony was very
slow. Their harvests were insufficient
to feed themselves and newcomers.
"During the famine of 1923 the best
dish they could set before their friends
was bit of fish and cup of cold wa
ter" but in the summer and autumn Of
1923 they were relieved by bountiful
harvest
After the bountiful harvest of $500
Governor Bradford appointed a day OF
thanksgiving. fasting and prayer. This
was observed with great solemnity.
Gradually the custom of appointing a
fast and thanksgiving day each au-
tumn after the gathering In Of the
harvest became universal and spread
throughout all the New England colo
MES. During the Revolution a day of
national thanksgiving was annually
by congress. and from
this grew our annual Thanksgiving OBJ
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-02-17
Rlundera of French Writers.

Alexandra Dumas in his "Chevaller
d Hormental' made the excellent Bu-
yat declare in IT'S that his pupil paints
like Greuze." who was born seven
years later The same character ad.
mlres the galleries of the Palais Royal,
which we're not built till slxty-two
years later
BaIzac makes cousin Pons' buy a
charming fan. IA divine chef doeuyre
painted by Watteau and ordered by
Mime. de Pompadour," who was born
In the very year that the artist died.
Alphonse Daudet shows us in Tar
tarin" 1000 Arabs smiling like In.
natics till 100000 white teeth glisten.
ed in the sun"
The Goncourts tell US In Madame
Gervaisais" that what she lacked and
was at loss for was an absence OF
food to satisfy her appetite"
From Coppee we get two twins,
both of them eighteen years old"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-02-17
YOUR GROCER SELLS
Stickney & PoOr's Mustard
Tell him nothing else will suit
you.
MoItke Took the Fee.

Moltke paid repeated visits to his
nephew's villa. and 1t was there that n
droll incident occurred under the chest
nut trees Of the picturesque garden.
One day a stranger looking over the
garden ratings saw an old man. whose
well worn straw hat seemed to be-
token the gardener They say that
Moltke is on visit here, Could YOU
tell me. sir. whether 1t might be pos
slble TO catch sight Of hlm?" The old
man replied that II the gentleman
would come again In the course of the
afternoon he might perhaps see Moltke
in the garden. In his Joy the stranger
rendered a mark TO the communicative
gardener" who promptly pocketed 1t.
The strangers CONSERVATION may well
be imagined when on his return In the
afternoon he beheld the identical old
gardener" walking arm in arm with
Major Won Burt. Moltke waved
greeting and with a smile called out
to him. 81 have Sill got your mark. -
German Memories"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-02-17

A pleasant contrast to the sad fat.
of Beethoven is furnished by DIR. Thirl
wall. the radical bishop Of st. David's
who wrote the history of Greece that
held the field before the arrival oil
Grote. In his old age he became stone
deaf. but, so far from fretting, declared
that the infirmity was really blessing
because 1t relieved him from the futile
ton of bores One day o
friend. forgetting the bishops deafness
greeted him with the usual remark
about the weather. "Eh?" queried the
bishop. ut Is a fine day." beloved
the friend repeatedly into the prelate's
ear When Thirlwall finally graspe6
the meaning of the remark he quietly
philosophical: Dear me. How little
a man loses by being deaf."-LondoI
Chronicle.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-02-17
Napoleon and Fate.

"Augereau once reproached Napoleon
for not having died as soldier should.
What would you haveY answered the
emperor. The bullets have spared me;
fate has respected HE: respect fate.
Besides. Asia has need of man.
He always said Providence was on
his side. for those he had to overcome
used always TO attack him where he
was strongest and never took advan-
tage of the lucky chances that were in
their favor" During the Egyptian cam
paign he was once asleep under the
wall of an ancient building when a
portion of it fell. without a single stone
touching him. On getting up he found
stone in his hand. Examining it, he
discovered d cameo of Augustus. OF
great beauty. $50 it goes on. Every
thing that might injure him only
brings happy and often unexpected
consequences" adds Princess Louise of
Prussia in "Forty-fv Years of My
Iifav
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-02-17
Conundruns.

Why does n chicken three weeks and
two days old walk across the road
To get on the other side.
Which travels at greater speed. heat
or cold? Heat, because you can catch
cold.
Why is spider good correspond.
ent? Because be drops line by every
post.
Why should the male sex avoid the
letter "aT' Because it makes men
mean.
What insect does a blacksmith man.
ufacture? He makes the fire hy.
How many of your relations live on
your property? Ten aunts tenants.
Why is the interior OF theater ever
a sorry sight? Because the boxes are
always in tiers.-Philadelphia Ledger.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-02-17
Huntinq In a City Park.

There is only one man who has the
right to shoot animals in Central park.
New York city. He is Arthur Hassler,
and II Is his duty to protect the sheep,
swans. squirrels and other privileged
pets from homeless dogs and cats that
infest the city parks. And that is not
all Of his trouble. either, for he has to
give his attention occasionally to the
water rats along the lake and the
hawks that sometimes fly over from
Jersey Hassler roams all through the
park looking for animals that are like
ly to do mischief, and be has with him
% caliber repeating rife. He is an
unerring shot with this. too, as he
has hunted game in all parts of the
world. Although ii seems trifle cruel
TO shoot the animals down In that
manner. 1t really is necessary. as the
tame ones In the park would stand lit
tie chance If they were not given that
protection. And perhaps the little
boys and girls who play there would
be In some danger also. as some of the
dogs and cats become so wild after
short taste Of freedom that they might
cause all kinds of trouble If some
thing were rot done about IT.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-02-17
How the Piinrirs Toasted.

When the harvest had been gathered
Governor Bradford made preparations
Cor a rejoicing. Four men were sent
ont to hunt wild game, and they OBJ
tanned enough In one days hunt TO
serve 300 persons for three days. In
the meantime the largest kitchen in the
colony was that at Dame Brewster's
house. and IL was under the guidance
OF Priscilla Mullins. who later became
the wife of John Alden. that the good
housewives prepared the viands for tho
feast. A message was dispatched to
Massasoit bidding him and his men to
the celebration. On the appointed
Thursday he and ninety OF his warriors
arrived, and after a religious service
they. together with the colonists. in
dulged In athletic sports under the d.
rection OF Miles Standish. On the third
day the real feast took place. Every.
thing had yielded bountiful supply
for this first Thanksgiving. so that
when the pioneers sat down to the
meal they beheld table heavily laden
with water fowl. wild turkey and ven
ison. corn and barley, and they gave
thanks.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-02-17

WANTED--By large manufacturing concern,
country boys from is to 20 years good
wages. steady employment, no previous ex-
perience required. P. o. Box Xi574, Spring
field Mass. 2s4t3
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-02-17
FOR THE CHILDREN
THANKSGIVING Soma.
lTune. "Beulah Land. u

[Tune. "Beulah Land"l
Our voices meet In happy chime
AT this, the yearly thankful time
To show our gratitude we sing.
Far sweeter strains we faln would bring.
CHORUS.
Thanksgiving dayl Thanksgiving day!
IT'S then our nation tries TO pay
Its heavy debt OF gratitude
For bountiful supplies OF food
And richest blessings that expand
TO cover all OF freedoms land.
Throughout our country's breadth today
Prosperity is holding sway,
And marvellous events we track
In all its history. looking back.
philadelphia Ledger.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-02-17
Blamed II on tire Horse.

"Uncie." said little Johnnie. tell mi
now you charged with your war hors'
up the San Juan hill at the head Of
your troops"
WELL" said the battle SCARED vet
eran. ~ mounted the fiery animal. drew
my sword from its scabbard. rose in
my stirrups. cried Forward and sunk
the spurs deep in the quiyering tanks
Of my gallant steed."
Yes" exclaimed the boy, breathlessi
go on. uncle Tell me the rest Of it."
There isn't any more to tell. John
ME-" said his uncle. with a pensivs
sigh The horse baked" -Chicago
Tribune.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-02-17
Are You a Cold Sufferer?

Take DR.. Kings New Discovery. The
Best Cough, Cold, Throat and Lung
medicine made. Money refunded if it
fails to cure you. DO not hesitate
take it at our risk. First dose helps
J. r. Wells, Floydada, Texas, writes:
CDR. Kings New Discovery cured my
terrible cough and cold | gained Is
pounds" Buy it at the Red Cross Phar-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-02-17
His Thoughts.

Interested lady - Oh. dear, look !
That's Mr.. Rhymer, the celebrated poet.
See how his finger touches his lips. and
how his lofty brow is knit in thought.
Oh. / wonder what sweet morsel of verse
he is meditatingg
Mr.. Rhymer Ito himselfl-I have TO
order sugar from the groeer's. beef at
the butchers. pay for last weeks bread,
and hing some soothing syrup for the
baby. wish to goodness Mary would
attend to all these things herself.-Tit-
Bits.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-02-17
Mothers Can Safely Buy

DIR. Kings New Discovery and give IL TO
the little ones when ailing and suffering
with colds. coughs, throat or lung irou-
bles. Tastes nice harmless. once used
always used. Mrs. Bruce Crawford. Nj
sEara, No. writes ~Dr. Kings New
Discovery changed cur boy from a pale.
weak. SICK boy 10 the picture Of health. p
Always helps. Buy il al the Red Cross
Pharmacy.-Advt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-02-17
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CIVIL
AUTHORITY TO REVISE THE
CHECKLIST.

The board of civil authority will meet
in the City Court Room in the City of
Barre. Vt, on the evenings of February
10. 20. "a and 9th, 1918, at o'clock,
for the purpose of making additions and
corrections to the checklist to be used
at the annual city election to be held
on the 18th day Of March, 1918.
Dated at the City Of Barre, Vt, this
18th day of February, 1913.
James Mackay.
City Clerk.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-02-17
Funny Thanksgiving Questions.

After dinner on the great feast day
you may like TO ask some queer ques-
tons and see how many answers you
will get that are correct.
What dull color added TO Eve did
you have for dinner? Gray v-Gravy.
What two letters do the children like
bestg G and Y-Candy.
What foreign city does part Of the
turkey suggest? What is it? Brest-
breast.
Add kind Of shoe and relatives and
make il into a pie. Pump kin-pump.
Kin.
Who is the belle Of THANKSGIVING
iayy The dinner bell.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-02-17
GRANITE PLANT FOR SALE

A good and well-equipped granite plant, in
Guiding all the modern machinery in good run
ming order good location for local monu-
mental work. and also good center for build
ing work, being near Montreal. Railroad IA
cilities of the very best in the country. Would
for selling going into real estate business.
Write for particulars. Address George c.
Tremblay. Box IL. Iberville, p. @. 274tl2'
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-02-17

FOR SALE--i00 acres in large or small
blocks, of the famous Salida dark blue monu-
mental granite, This product is situated near
granite. close to railroads, electric power
plants. and other modern conyeniences, Sa-
Ida granite has been proclaimed by experts
from all over the world TO excel in every point
of merit every known granite, and Is now
being shipped in the raw and finished state as
far east as Chicago and west as Los Angeles,
and is destined to command its share oil the
monumental trade. Now is the time to pur-
chase this at ground floor prices. Address,
David Heaton Salida Colo 263ti2
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-02-17
FOR SALE OR TO LEASE.

Water power and granite plant, as horse
power water wheel. can develop three times
more with more wheels. Shed loOx2s feet.
fully equipped Except for polishing WHEEL
Sidetraek, office 2Ox1S. brand new. Land
enough to build 500 or 500 feet more shed room.
Quarries about Az or miles from plant
An excellent lchanee for some firm who has
no power. For further particulars apply 70
Il" at this Office 27Stl2
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-02-17
WANTED.

NANTED-A general hospital in New
York state accommodating f90 patients and
Offering a thorough course Of training in all
branches Of nursing. theoretical and practical,
desires a few well-recommended applicants to
complete its spring class. As this hospital
4 registered with the state department Of
education. all It's graduates are entitled 10
regisfcr after graduation. The requirements
Of the state department OF education regard
ing education must be fully met tone year
in high school or its equivalent. For fur
Their Information address Hospital. care Of this
paper 2s5ts
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-02-17
Certificate Re-extending Charter
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
omss Of Comptroller Of the curr,ne,

Office Of Comptroller OF the Currency.
Washington D. G. January II. 1918.
WHEREAS. by satisfactory evidence pre-
sented 20 the undersigned. il has been uSnde
10 APPEAR that The NaticRal Bank Of Barre
located in the town Of Barre. in the county
of Washington and state Of Vermont has
complied with all the provisions Of the act Of
cor rrsSs to enable National Banking Associa-
lions 10 extend their corporate existence. and
for other purpcses, approved July -. isSe. as
amended By the act approved April y. 1902
NOM. THEREFORE,. :. Lawrence q. Muir
nav COMPTROLLER Of tire currency. do hereby
ceTtifv that TIE National Bank a Barre
lorntra in the town 81 Barre, in the county
~ Washington and state q Vermont 4
ru4horfsed 10 have succession for the period
sr.s-ifrd IN its amended articles Of associa-
ton. namely. until close Of business "a dan
uary 10. 1855
IN testimony phereof vitness ny hand and
sal 81 otsce. this eleventh cay q January.
1914
LAWRENCE o. MURRAY.
Comptroller 81 the Currsncv-
Charter Ne. 2lee. EEtensioa No. liEs.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-02-17
DIR. AGNEW'S
RHEUMATIC PILLS

a standard remedy for rheumatism
IN all it. forms. Send - cents for trial
box, OF Sl.O0 for large box.
Henry, johnson & Lord, Burlington, VT
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-02-17
FOUR LINES FOR rs CENTS

The Times will publish Wants, Lost and
Found, For Sale, To Let, etc.--short adver-
tisements--at the rate Of four lines for TWEEN
ty-five cents for the first insertion and five
cents for each subsequent insertion.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-02-17

FOR SALE--The home farm of the late
Edwin A. Sprague, consisting Of rs acres,
with comfortable and pleasantly located build.
ings, good spring water. close to Brookheld
village This farm must be sold to settle es-
tate. Stanley c. Wilson, administrator, Chel-
sea, VT 276tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-02-17

A postal card has just been received
by the Burlingame 4 Darby firm in
North Adams, Mass, which has been five
years in coming to that place from
Pownal, distance of IL miles. The
card was mailed at Pownal, October 81,
1907, and was written by Thomas H..
Hall, a Pownal attorney, ordering a bar
rel OF lime. Mr.. Hall is now deceased,
and where the card has been the past
five years is a mystery
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-02-17
MISCELLANEOUS.

Prom now on I will not be responsible for
any bills contracted b. either George Lecail-
lade and o. Lecaillade Of Websterville. Israel
Lecaillade. Websterville. VT 2s5tis
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-02-17
ABOUT THE STATE
HAPPENINGS OF INTEREST FROM
DIFFERENT SECTIONS

Lance Bourdeau of Dewey's Mills is
no doubt the champion l4-year-old trap
per of this state, having caught this
season. | coon, ] mink. 3 weasels, 10
skunks and AZ muskrats. He sold the
LOT for S67 .65.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-02-17

The Vermont Box Co.. at Bristol has
IS people employed. The company ex-
poets to increase the number TO 90 in
the near future. The coming spring the
company plans to build an addition
70x45 feet to the main building. The
increase of business demands an in
crease of floor space.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-02-17
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-Hotel Of twenty-five rooms, do
ing good business, and best location in town
Owner going into larger place. Address Q. Z.
Turner, Keene, ~ H., Marion House. 2s5t6
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-02-17
I,JEWELRY

When YOU want q piece Of
artistic, guaranteed quality
Jewelry, come in and see our
splendid display.
o. :. DODGE. The Jeweler.
100 Main 81 sols Agency fer
sBoston American" In barTA
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-02-17
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE--A few full-booded 81. Bernard
pups. Apply TO 40 Maple avenue. Barre, W.
2S6t6
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-02-17
SPECIAL PRICES ON
NEW LISTINGS

House on Beacon street. containing 81,
rooms large lot, affording good garden hous'
is modern in every particular, Heated by
furnace; gas (; electric lights, hot and colo
| water; bath. In fact. everything to make .
house homelike and comfortable. For immedi
ate sale has been priced TO us $2,72b.
House located on Brooklyn street contain.
ing eight rooms and bath hot and cold water
etc. very good house at moderate price and
| on reasonable terms. Price, Sl,715.00
! Thomas street house lot is T7xl66 feet.
/ House is cottage style; contains six rooms and
bath good large garden. Price $l,515.o0
| reasonable terms.
| Modern house on the cnrline between Barre
/ and Montpelier; has eight rooms, fireplaees,
| furnace, electric lights, etc. Is finished IN
natural wood There are four acres of land
and good spring of water decided with the
! place Can be bought for 100000 less than
ii cost to erect the buildings. Price for inme-
date sale, S2,575.00. Better snap this up. be-
fore someone else does.
No. 54s. Farm containing so acres of good
land located five miles from Montpelier on
the main road TO Worcester House contains
seven rooms and bath fireplaces heated by
furnace; finished in hard wood good, modern
barn estimated 1000 cords of wood. Plenty
OF lumber for farm. Land Is very productive
This place can be purchased at this time for
less than it cost to erect the buildings. Price,
SS,3I5.00.
For further particulars apply to the d. A.
Perry Real Estate Agency rooms and 8.
Howland-Cave building, Barre. VT. croft
FOR SALE--An eight-room cottage, al!
modern conveniences. newly built. Apply to
Boyce Robinson. 259tf
FOR SALE-A splendid seven-room house
at School street bathroom and all modern
eonveniences. furnace. electric lights, spring
water, garden. with fruit trees barn and hem
house and -four lots of land. Call A. C.
Bianchi. ga Summer street. Barre 25s
FOR SALE OR TO RENT-New house on
Nelson street with every modern convenience.
l7s Washington street, Barre 246tf
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE Farm of 1870
acres for a house in the city Of Barre. Also
for sale. top buggy surrey, harness, and a
one-cow butter churn. Louis DeBlois, Laurel |
street Barre, VT. 236tf |
FOR SALEM two-tenement house on
North Seminary street Rents for $1,000 per
month. Newly painted and in good repair. /
DR.. c. II. Kent For particulars see Dr. c. w. |
Steele Howland budding 139tf /
III. A. PHELPS
Real Estate Operator
City and farm property. Timber land.
Quarry land. Building lots. Tenements
for rent. Commissions reasonable.
ROOMS 4 AND S, MILES BLOCK
Telephone sI4-a Barre, Vermont
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-02-17

Rutland lumbermen, tired OF waiting
for snow to do aid their numbering OPP
erations, are doing their logging on
wheels. 1t is said the enforced idleness
of teamsters and the expense of feeding
for weeks horses which could not be
used in the business because OF lack of
snow, will be serious blow, whose eff
feet will be felt for several months.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-02-17

Edward Doe of Isle La Motto suffered
stroke OF apoplexy while crossing a
field in that place FEB. I, and lay un-
conscious three or four hours before he
was found. He was carried to the house
and revived, but both hands were badly
frozen and his face was badly bruised.
He was able to be around the house
Saturday, but had another stroke about
midnight and died before the doctor
could reach him
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-02-17

FOR SALE-Forty laying hens also
Scotch collie, nine months old. 2i3 South
Main street. 2satl2s
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-02-17

Frank w. Mack of Middlebury was in
ternally injured Friday, when his horses
became frightened at the noon whistle
of the Howe scale works in Rutland,
near which he was unloading milk. When
the horses started to run, Mr.. Mack
was thrown between the wheels and the
platform. He arose and went after the
team, the first intimation of his injuries
being when he tainted. just how badly
he is hurt is not known.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-02-17

FOR SALE-A few Black Java and White
Leghorn pullets Also eggs for Matching
G. II, Kenerson, 20 Church street, Barre, VI