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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-23

Eureka Rebekah Lodge will hold its
annual election of officers Tuesday eve
Ming A good attendance is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-23

Miss Ida McGregor of Woodfords i!
the guest of her sister, Mrs. Arthur
Fish OF this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-23

Miss Alice Skehan, who has been the
guest of relatives in Gardiner, has re-
turned to her home in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-23

Miss Evelyn Dill, who has been teach.
ing school in Camden, is at her home il
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-23

Mrs. Ruby Peacock of Auburn is
the guest of her parents. DR.. and Mrs.
r. H Willis, Highland avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-23

Charles H. Maxcy of Portland visited
his mother Sunday in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-23

Members of Danforth Lodge degree
team are requested to be present at the
hall Tuesday evening for drill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-23

The windbreaks were placed upon the
bridge draw Monday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-23

Harry Lovely of the u of NJ. is pass
ing the Christmas recess at his home
in this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-23

Harry C. Willis, who is attending an
optical school in Boston, Is at home for
the Christmas Holidays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-23

Miss Maude Merrill of Boston is a
guest at the home of Mrs. Bertha Ov-
erlook, Greenville street. for a week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-23

Leonard P. Foster of Manchester, N.
H., is passing couple of days in this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-23

Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Huntington,
Church street, welcomed Sunday the
arrival of a little son.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-23

MIR. and Mrs Robert Nivison. Chest
nut street, welcomed a son to the fam
lily circle Saturday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-23

Miss Maud Robinson is the guest of
Mrs. Alice White, Dennis street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-23

Frederick A. Jones and daughter OF
Randolph, who have been visiting In
Massachusetts, arrived home Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-23

Miss Dora Norton of Bates is passing
the holidays with relatives in Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-23

John II. Meader has gone to Manches-
ter, N H., for a few days visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-23

Mrs. L. D. and Miss Jennie Cooke
left Monday for New York, where they
are to pass the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-23

Mrs. W. B. Monroe of Salem, Mass,
is the guest of Mrs. W. B. Lehman,
Brunswick avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-23

Miss Alice Cole of Bates is passing
the Christmas holidays at her home IN
West Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-23

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Sons
of Veterans will meet Wednesday eve
ming.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-23

Ernest w. Goodspeed of the U. of NJ.
Law School is at his home in Ran
dolph, to pass the Holidays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-23

Mrs. F. A. Lawton of Phillips Is
guest at the home of her son, II. M.
Iawton, for the Holidays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-23

Miss Eleanor Danforth arrived on
Monday from a visit with relatives in
Milton, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-23

Augustus Bailey is having his home
wired for electric lights.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-23
LOCAL NOTICE,

Dance at Pittston Grange hall Tuesday
evening, Dec. g. Three-piece orchestra
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-23

Miss Bertha S. Clason, a teacher in
the Camden schools, is home for the
Holidays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-23

E. K. Day has returned from a brief
business visit to Portland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-23
GARDINER LOCAL MATTERS.

Fred jenkins left Monday, for two
weeks visit in Carmel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-23
Nelson's Position.

aware of what has been transpiring in
.ne ranks of the commission.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-23
DEADLOCK BROKEN.

Continued from Page One.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-23

SHOP EARLY!
AVOID THE CRUSH.
49, SHOP EARLYli
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-23

1t is understood that Mr.. Nelson's
position is that the bond issue money
is designed. under the law, for the
building of system of inter-county
State highways; that the system as al
ready Laid out by the commission fig
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-09-13
MARSHFIELD

There will be business meeting OF
the village improvement society at the
home Of Mrs Frances X. Peck next Mon
day evening All members are urged to
be present, as it is the regular meeting
i for the election Of officers and there is
other important business for considera-
tion.
Mrs. Lee Short visited her sister in
Calais last week.
j J. II. May of Burlington visited his
nephew, G. T.. May, recently.
Mrs. Eva Lamberton and her sister,
Miss Lydia Dow, returned Wednesday
from an extended western trip, having
visited among others, Mrs. WILDER Good
rich OF Laurier, Manatoba.
Mrs. James English of Lisbon, n. H.,
visited her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ,.
Swerdfeger, few days ago.
| The high school was closed Wednesday
on account of the st. Johnsbury fair.
, Mrs. Emma A. Nichols of Maine was
the guest of her niece, Mrs. H. ID. Me-
Crillis, recently, leaving on Monday for
Barre, where she is to visit friends.
Miss Minnie Bliss has gone to
Peaeham where she has employment in
telephone office.
Fred Z. Pitkin, who has been principal
of the Waitsfield high school for the
past two or three years, leaves next
Monday for years study at Wesleyan
college, where he is to specialize in GER
tain subjects with view to further
teaching.
Simeon +. Walton of Springfield,
Mass, was the guest of Il. l.. Spencer
over Sunday.
G. L. May purchased fine pair of
draught horses at II. NJ. Farnham's auc.
ton last Friday.
Miss Grace HOLSTER left last week
for Montpelier, where she is to teach
the coming year.
Among those attending the St Johns
bury fair from this place were Mr.. and
Mrs. F. 4. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. NJ. L.
Briggs, Mrs Frances Peck, Mrs. E. H.
Saxby. Misses Mabel Henderson, Miss
Matte Dwinell, A. L. Preston and King
ston Chaplin.
Miss Gertrude Bliss is teaching school
in Cabot this fall and Miss Ethel Bo-
honon teaches at Lanesboro.
Mrs. Merrill Mears is very i'll with
bronchial pneumonia and is being cared
for by Miss Rock trained nurse,
Cecil Towne of Boston, Arthur Gilman
and Miss Marion Sharpe were the guests
of A. I. Davis and family at their camp
at Lake Croton recently.
The church dinner Wednesday was a
success, receiving the usual liberal pat
At meeting of the ladies fol- |
lowing it, plans were discussed for the
annual fair, to be held the first of De |
cember. All interested in the church So
ciety are cordially invited to cooperate
in this, both by preparing articles them
selves and by soliciting from their
friends and neighbors. There is no time
like the present to begin the work and
thus avoid the usual rush as the time
draws near
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-09-13
SOUTH ROYALTON

Mr.. and Mrs. j. C. Hibbard of Ran
dolph Center were at +. NJ. Bryant;
Saturday and Sunday.
A son, Ernest Mosher, was born Sun
day to Mr.. and Mrs. Archie Goodale
weight five pounds.
Mrs. Lucy Watkins is better. Mrs
Abbie Piper has come to stay with hei
far a while.
Edward Hope and E. II. Harrington
went to Boston Monday.
Mrs. Frank Tenney and Mrs. J. b
Lemay of Concord n. H., were at
Charles Governs Saturday and Sunday
Mrs. S. G. Drew is quite i'll and Mrs
II. II, Paige of Randolph is caring for
her
News has been received of the death
of Mrs. 0. +. Buffam of Woodstock, Fri
day. Mrs. Buffam was for many years
q resident of this village. The funeral
was at Woodstock Monday and the re-
mains were. brought to North Royalton
for burial that day
Mr. and Mrs. Wells Blake of Lebanon,
n. H., who have been visiting their sis
ter, Mrs. Jennie Wall, went Tuesday to
to visit relatives before re-
turning to their home.
The Philathea class met with Mrs. j..
G.. Haigh Friday afternoon for business
and work.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-09-13
MAINE AMENDMENTS ADOPTED
Pluralities of About 10000 in the Recent
Special Election.

Augusta, Me, Sept. l3-The two con-
stitutional amendments, approved by
the voters of Maine last Monday, re-
ceived pluralities of about 10000 accord
ing to returns which had been received
yesterday from all but thirty-eight of
the town clerks of the state. The standing
on the amendment which gives the legis-
lature authority to pass a law by which
intangible personal property that is,
stocks, bonds and money at interest,
may be taxed at different rate from
that assessed on other classes of prop
erty was 1901 in favor and 1890 OPP
posed, the plurality being 9,27l.
The same towns approved the amend
ment which provides that proposed
amendments to the constitution may be
voted upon either at special or bien-
NAL election by 1925 in favor and CAB
against, the plurality being 9,253.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-09-13
RANDOLPH

Mis- Kate Howard, who came from
Morrisyille last Saturday to visit Mr.
| and Mrs. i. w. Tewksbury left OF
| Friday for Waterbury, Conn, where sh'
will visit her sister, Mrs. Burnap, for {
few days.
Miss Clara Senter of Montpelier, whc
has been a guest OF b. g. Goodwin's, II
teaching on Christian hill this fall.
| Miss Frances Hebard, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. w. L. Hebard of Randolph Cen
ter, is attending Goddard seminary thi'
fall and is taking up the business
course.
Miss Winnie Burridge is in New Brit
ian normal school near Hartford, Conn.
where she has relatives with whom she
is boarding. Her brother, Frank, is also
in that city, to remain for a time while
recovering from a late serious surgical
operation.
Alden E. Lamb of Springfield has
bought the l00-acre farm of g. w. Far
go for $4,000 and decided the same to
Mr.. and Mrs Guy Bently with whom he
lives. Mr. Lamb has bought of Mr.. Far
go -i6 head of cattle on the place and
the farming tools, stock and hay crop,
and will at once take possession. Mr..
Fargo has leased the lower tenement in
the house of Mrs. G. L. Newton and will
move there as soon as it is vacated by
Mr. Washburn, who goes to Cambridge
Junction Mr.. Bently, who is to live on
the Fargo place, has two sons, who will
enter the agricultural school at the Cen
ter
Mrs. Leslie HI Rumrill, who has been
in Hinsdale, n. f., returned on Friday,
leaving her mother, Mrs. Eliza Slough
ton, somewhat improved in health.
DIR. Norman Morgan, his daughter,
Olive, and Miss Ethel Revere left the
Morgan farm Tuesday, and went TO
Hanover, n. H., before proceeding to
New York.
Byron Clark of Burlington, repre-.
sentative of the Sons of the American
Revolution. met ~ l.. Boyden, H. w.
Vail and Julius Green to make arrange
ments for the erection of a marker at
the spot where the Caghawaga Indians
camped on the East Branch during their
raid in 1850. The party located the
camp ground in meadow, belonging to
the George Brigham estate, and decided
to place the marker on spot near the
roadside, across the brook near the
Brigham house. The marker will be of
bronze and suitably inscribed The Sons
viii provide 500 of the cost of it, and
the town of Randolph is asked to con-
tribute $50 more.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-09-13
GROTON

Miss Virginia Kicker left Tuesday foi
Burlington, where she will enter the
Mary Fletcher hospital to take train
ing course for nurses.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Frost of Lisbon
N. H., arrived here yesterday and are
visiting their relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. O. H. Weleh returned
the first of the week from their visit to
their mother in Montana.
George Olney, who has been very i'll
for several weeks, remains about the
same.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Goodwin and
children, who have been in town visit
ing relatives, returned to their home at
st. Johnshnry Thursday.
Mrs. S. j. Eastman of lIardwick, who
has been the guest of her brother, A. w.
Eastman, returned to her home Tues
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Fl. WhitehiIl have
been passing the week with their son.
G. w. Whitehill, at st. Johnsbury and
attending the fair.
A. S. Clark returned Tuesday from
Waterbury. where he accompanied his
granddaughter, Christina Anderson, to
her home Sunday.
Josephine Frost and Harvey Hendry
are attending school at Wells River.
Isaac Kicker and Misses Rena and Der.
nice Kicker the Montpelier high school.
Miss Mary Hall has returned to Mont
pelier seminary for the second year
course, and Miss Ruth Mckay, Fart
Welch and Willie Carter commence the
first years work at the seminary.
The many friends of Mrs. r. J. Mil
Ter of Groton pond who is in the hos
pital at Hanover, n. H., are glad to
know she is making satisfactory recov-
cry.
Miss Lucretia Taylor went Wednes
day to Bradford. where she will take
the teacher training course.
The funeral of T. w. Hanchett was
held Wednesday afternoon at the home
of Ed. kittredge on Pine street, Rev.
S. II. Myers officiating. Burial was be-
side his wife in the village cemetery.
Among those from out of town to at
tend the funeral were Ray Hanchett Of
st. Johnsbury. and Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Vincent and two sons of Wells River.
Mrs Samuel Rabdou and daughter,
Mrs. Ida Rivers, and little son and
daughter, who have been visiting Charles
and Frank Jordan, returned this week
to their home at Worcester, Mass. They
were accompanied by Miss Nellie Knox,
who will pass some time in Massachu
sets and New Hampshire.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-09-13
MIDDLESEX

Mrs. Bigelow of Stowe, who has beer
visiting her son, A. P Bigelow, and fam.
lily, returned home Tuesday
Mrs. Frank Battles is visiting friends
and relatives in Moretown.
Cassius Hodge, who suffered shock
Tuesday morning, still remains uncon-
scious and is thought to be slowly fail
ing.
Helen Stockwell, who went to Lyndon
to attend school, returned home We'd
nesday.
The Glee and Social club will hold no
more regular meetings until the first
Saturday evening in October.
AT the business meeting of the Unita-
rian society, called by the clerk, G. c.
Richardson, Thursday. it was decided
TO continue the building of the church
this fall, completing the outside OF the
building.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-09-13

At Camp Perry, O., this week, the
United States rife team was defeated
by the Argentine team by 40 points.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-09-13
EAST HARDWICK

Harry Bole has finished work for d.
f. Goodrich and ill soon enter Cor
nell university.
Miss Florence Delaus is quite i'll and
trained nurse from st. Johnsbury is
caring for her.
The Misses Kidder have closed their
summer home.
Mrs. Earl Flanders and children, who
have been visiting at George Warmers,
have returned to their home in Lake
port, \. H.
Mrs. d. z. Goodrich and Mrs. VI. A.
Warner spent last FRIDAY in st. Johns.
bury.
Word has been received of the mar
riage of Mrs. Gertrude Farr and S. A.
Philbrook in North Haverhill, n H., on
Sept. s.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-09-13
EAST CORINTH

Carl Bagley of Bradford has been in
town this week tuning pianos.
Mr.. Kennedy has been in town sew
cral days on monumental work.
Mrs. j. L. Holden, who has been quite
sick, is recovering.
Prayer meeting this week with Mrs.
May Taplin.
Schools began Monday with Misses
Bernice Butterfield and Dana George as
teachers.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. S. Bailey and Mr..
and Mrs. A. C. Jackman are attend
ing the St Johnsbury fair this week
Judge MeLam of Topsham was in
town Friday.
The missionary union held their
monthly meeting Tuesday and were
entertained at dinner by Mrs. E. B.
Brown.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-09-13
State Convention Of the Womans' Chris
tian Temperance Union.

The annual state convention of the
W. c. T. Y. will be held in Burlington
October IN Special features Of inter
est viii be the national speaker, Mrs,
Mary Wilson of Philadelphia; also a
debate, Resolved That Prohibition Is
a Better Temperance Measure than
Local Option" The affirmative side will
be taken by DIR. Guy Potter Benton,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-09-13
You Are Hereby Summoned to Appear

president Of the University of Vermont.
The speaker on the negative side is to
be announced later.
There viii be matrons' gold medal
contest. Other subjects to be given
especial prominence will be Work for
Young People" Suffrage" "The I'm
portanee OF Temperance Work" and
Moral Education" addresses to be
given by Miss Lillian RENDER, Mrs. An
nette w. Parmelee and Mrs w. H. II.
Avery.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-09-13
SOUTH RYEGATE
Sudden Death of Miss Martha Park Just
Three Weeks After Brothers.

| The entire community was shocked
and saddened Wednesday morning by
news of the sudden death of Miss Mar
tina G. Park, lifelong resident OF this
town. Her death followed the death Of
her brother, Archibald, by exactly three
weeks. Miss Park was born Sept. 2,
1885, and has been shut in" for many
years, suffering from bronchial and
heart trouble. Although leading such a
quiet life, she showed her interest in
those about her by many kindly words
and deeds and she will be sadly missed.
None knew her but to love her,
"None named her but TO praise"
Der of the Presbyterian church here
Her sister. Mrs. Walter McLam of Con-
cord. M H., who was with Miss Park
ut the time OF her death, has the SYM
patty OF all in this double bereavement.
Mr. Mcl.am came from Concord We'd
nesday afternoon to attend the funeral,
which was held Friday at 2 o'clock p. m,
at the late home of the deceased, Rev.
v. Ziegler officiating.
Tells Cole, Mrs. Josie Smith, and
Mrs. II. f. Metcalf were called Thurs
day to Aphthorp, y. H., by news OF the
sudden death of their father. Mr.. Cole.
Rev, Backora of Gary, Ind, is visit
ing his friend, Rev. v. Ziegler. He
preached at Vast Barnet Sunday.
Miss Nellie Lawton of Lexington,
Mass, is a guest at the Presbyterian
parsonage.
The embroidery circle met Tuesday
afternoon with Mrs. Frank Gibson at
Boltonville.
About thirty friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
L. Il, Brock gathered at their home
Monday evening to remind them of the
18th anniversary of their marriage. The
event was complete surprise to Mr.
and Mrs. Brock. A very enjoyable
evening was spent. Ice cream and cake
We're served.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-09-13
GRANITEvILLE.

Mrs. Willard Sprague wishes to ex-
press thanks to her friends for their
many visits and gifts, also for birthday
cards and loving messages of sympathy,
all so comforting and helpful.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-09-13
Excursion to New York, Monday, Sep
TENDER %, via the Central Yer
mont Railway.

Leave Barre ll:20 a. m, due Palmer
500 p. M, stop twenty minutes for
supper, arrive New London 9:05 p. m,
leave New London 1900 p. M, via the
steamer Chester W. Chaplin. arrive New
York 700 a. m. the following morning.
Final return limit to arrive back at
starting point until Sept. 30, inclusive.
See flyers for particulars.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-09-13
WASHINGTON

Baptist church, Washington, Charles
O. Durham. pastor. Morning preaching
service at 1890; subject, "The Race of
Life" Bible school at ll:30. Christian
Endeavor at p. m; topic. "Favorite
Verses. " In the Gospels" John l:l-l4
Evening preaching service at Z o'clock
Prayer and praise service Thursday
evening at 1880. Junior meeting Satur-
day at 3 p. m.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-01-30
IL a LITERAL Sense.

Juvenile remarks are not always so
naughty as they seem. Small Sam, Tor
instance, had no intention of using bad
language when he got into such severe
trouble in class.
His teacher was trying to press
home certain facts concerning a vol
cano. In reviewing the lesson she
drew on the blackboard her W con-
ception of a flaming mountain, using
colored crayon with extraordinary eff
feet.
What is it?" she asked, the picture
finished.
"You don't know? Well. what does
it look Eke?" the teacher persisted.
Piped Sammie, whose home boasts
a colored pictorial Bible:
Il think it looks like heM."-Chicago
Record-Herald.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-01-30
sUFFRAGIS7S WON'T HIKE
WILL TAKE NO PART IN WILSON
INAUGURATION.
National Association Decides Not to
Participate Officially in Wash
ineton Event March 4.

Washington. D. C.-The National
American Woman's Suffrage asso'
citation, as such, will take no part
in the Inauguration Of President-elect
Woodrow Wilson, March 4,
Nor will Gen" Resale Jones and
her army of marchers have any
thing to do with the inaugural parade,
although they will be here and will
take part in the suffrage pageant the
day previous.
Just why the women will not par
ticipate has not yet been made clear
but Mrs. Helen Fl. Gardner, head Of
the publicity committee, said no in
vitation had been received from the
inaugural committee of Washington.
1.-THE association" Mrs. Gardner
said, cannot very well take part il
the Inauguration, and then, you see
the inaugural committee has definite
ly declined to permit us to use thu
stands it has erected for the Inaugural
ton parade.
This, you must understand, ha
nothing to do with our not takin
part in the inaugural parade. We ar
a non-partisan body and the parade j
somewhat of a partisan affair. Their
fore, our participation might be mi
construed.
I'VE have APPEALED to the senat
committee on public buildings All
grounds for the use of the space Q
the south side of the treasury bull
ing, on which we would erect a larg
stand. We hope the committee wi
grant our request"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-01-30
PUTS MAN OUT OF MISERY
Doctor Relieves Sufferer Who Can't
Be Rescued When Fire Begins
to Burn Feet.

Mckinney, Tex, Jan. 27.-E. N.
Presley, a clerk, wa put to death by
a physician to relieve his suffering
when he vas caught in the collapse Of
a department store building here,
which cost at least eight lives.
Presley was found pinioned under
heavy timbers and debris. Rescuers
failed to extricate him and fire com
menced to burn his feet. He cried
piteously for some n to shoot him
Then he begged a physician standing
near to relieve him of his suffering.
When the doctor hesitated Presley
screamed in agony and the physician
| COVE him a strong %hypodermic injec
ton that caused death by convulsioni
a minute afterwards.
Presley's wife, who was in Dallas
arrived on the g 9 few minutes
later.