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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-05-28

The Governor and the Supreme Court
The publication of the correspondence
between Governor Allen NJ Fletcher and
the supreme court demonstrates the fact
that for more than two months and one
half an official communication from the
executive to the highest legal tribunal
in the state was ignored. As recently
pointed out in The Herald, the duty of
the supreme court to advise the gov
crnor in matters of law is mandatory,
and it would seem that any reasonable
and proper request for advice should
have been recognized and complied with.
Faced apparently, by the belief that
the bond of the state treasurer was in
adequate, the governor, under the date
of February 20, 1914, asked the supreme
court for advice as to whether the bond
of the state treasurer, once approved,
could be recalled and new bond re-
quired. Further than that, the language
of the communication points to very
grave condition and the establishment
of very questionable doctrine
In paragraph number two, the gov
ernor refers to misrepresentation of
material facts or suppression of material
facts" In paragraph three he raises the
question whether when one or more of
the sureties to the state treasurer's bond
become insolvent after the approval of
the governor has been obtained" he may
not proceed to cancel his approval and
demand a new bond.
On May IL, 1914, the governor with
drew his request from the supreme court
with all accompanying papers, no action
having been taken on the same.
To The Herald, this situation seems
almost incredible. If, as admitted by
Mr.. Deavitt, the attorney general had
previously ruled on the question, taking
the ground that no matter what devel-
ops a bond once approved and filed holds
good, there might be question of cour-
tesy between the court and the attorney
general, but surely the governor was en-
titled to a reply.
As to the matter of public policy in
volved, there can be no two opinions.
Certainly the public is entitled to know
whether bond, suspected as insufficient
by the governor, may not be recalled
and a new surety demanded. Further
more. The Herald believes and will in
sist that this matter of the bond con-
Germs the public just as much as Mr..
Deavitt, the governor, the attorney gen
eral or the secretary of state.
Surely there must be some good rea-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-05-28

Lyndonville ought to invoke the aid of
its distinguished citizen, Theodore N.
Vail, toward retaining the shops OF the
Boston & Maine railroad in spite of the
recommendation of the economy expert.
Here is a chance for Mr.. Vail to do lit
tie service to Vermont, as the retention
of the locomotive and car shops at Lyn-
donville means much to that commu
nifty.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-05-28
A VALUABLE VERMONT ASSET.

1t is reported that the maple sugar
makers in Bristol sold $4,000 of their
product OF the recent season. Such an
amount, even when divided among many
makers, constitutes decided addition to
the income of those farms. In other
sections of the state there are similar
reports of splendid returns from the ma
pie sugar season. some farmers adding
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-05-28
"a Plethora of Intention

and paucity of performance" Where
is the man who does not sometime in
tend to insure. and yet we have with us
always the uninsured. Delays are some
times disastrous. National Life Ins. Co.,
of VT. tMutuall S. S. Ballard, gen
eral agent, Lawrence building, Mont
peier. Vt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-05-28

A person who wishes his name to be
withheld from the public donates $780,
600 to Cornell university. Doubtless he
realizes that the money will do just as
much good if given anonymously; and
that, after all, is the real significance of
gift--the amount of good it will do
rather than the publicity it will bring
the giver.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-05-28
Northfeld's Great Benefactor.

Ii is a curious fact that, while our dis.
tinguished citizen the late Governor
Charles Paine did so much for the viii
lage of NorthGeld and gave the cemetery
wherein his body now rests, there has
never been created fund for the care of
the Paine lot.
A few years ago one of the clubs of
the village raised the money to have
the monument, which had fallen to one
side, reset but the names and inscrip-
ton cannot be read because the lettering
has become so dimmed These could be
painted over at a small cost so that all
might read and know who lies beneath
the monument
Is there not some public spirited per-
son who will create fund of a hundred
dollars for the perpetual care of the
grave of this man who made the village
itself a possibility Or are there not
hundred persons who will give $l00 each
and thus establish the fund The editor
of the News win be glad to start such
a fund and receive and be responsible
for the money if it is desired. Something
ought to be done for the memory OF the
man who did so much for the town.
How many know that he gave the
ground where the Congregational church
stands; that he gave the ground where
st. Johns church stands, and gave st.
Johns cemetery to that church,
He was one of Northfeld's greatest
benefsctors and most distinguished cit
liens and yet Mortified allows his grave
to remain rneared for and his monument
to fall into decay.
Among the other graves that win be
decorated this week cannot someone see
that the grave of Governor Charles
Paine is given some care ?--Northfield
News.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-05-28

The revised version of you lie" is,
that he who opposes 7. R. is liable to
the charge of insincerity of position.
Other statesmen and public men, please
copy. 1t has markedly softer tone.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-05-28

American Wins Derby" Congratu-
lations -only the average American
would be better satisfied with Panama
just now.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-05-28
GRANITEVILLE.

A school entertainment will be given
at Gilbert's hall on Saturday evening,
May 30, commencing at o'clock. Admis-
sion, Is cents.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-05-28

son, founded in some sound, enduring
principle, why the highest court in the
state failed from February 20 until May
III to answer reasonable query of the
xecutive.-Rutland Herald.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-05-28

The women who saved the railroad
bridge at North Duxbury deserve a share
of fame.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-07
WILLIAM SBURG.

Mrs. l. N. Schooley who died at her
home in this city Wednesday evening
the 2Sth was among the oldest settlers
of Iowa county Mrs. Schooley was an
industrious woman and an exception
ally kind mother The funeral services
were at the home Friday afternoon,
conducted by Rev. Swiggart Of the NJ.
E. church. Interment in Oak Hill GEM
etery. Her husband, loyal soldier of
the civil war died several years ago.
Mrs. II. l.. Erwin Of Cedar Rapids
who has been here for several days
visiting at the home of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. j. F. Lyttle has returned.
James Martin and wife of Pilot town
ship were visitors Wednesday at the
home of the latter's brother, Atty. B.
w. Yoss.
William Jones who has been here for
several weeks visiting at the home OF
his Uncle Will Richards left Thursday
for his home at New Cambria Mo.
John Cash of Holbrook transacted
business here Thursday and VISITED at
the home of his brother William.
John Davis of Pilot Grove was in
Friday attending to some business in
terests and visiting with his many
friends.
Edward Brigham of Iowa City trans
acted business here Saturday and re-
viewed old time "reminiscences with
the write hereof who came from the
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-07

same locality in the state of New York.
Will James of East Troy, was a visi-
tor here Saturday at the home of his
mother, brother David and sister. Mrs.
r. E. Misbach.
James eastman Of Pilot township
was visitor here last week at the
home of his sister, Mrs. Geo. McCallis-
ter.
here this week visiting at the home OF
his mother. brother Albert and other
relatives of the city and vicinity.
Edward Filter Of Genoa Bluffs was a
visitor here Saturday at the home of
his sister, Mrs. J. M. Tanner.
Fl. B. NJ. Daniels of Evansville trans
acted business here Saturday and Wis.,
tied with his many friends.
Five new modern residences are
now in process of construction for varl-
Gus parties who will occupy them
when completed.
r. J. Lockard Of Ute, Iowa is here
this week visiting with relatives and
friends Of the city and vicinity.
U. s. Butler was in the city Monday
attending to his business interests and
visiting with friends.
Bert Murchison or route one was in
Monday visiting at the home of his
sister, Mrs. Dan Lewis.
Workmen commenced work Monday
on new, modern residence for Chas
Lee.
Claus Sanderfeld one of the early
settlers of Iowa township was in Mon
day transacting business and visiting
with his German friends and former
neighbors.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hack Of Sum-
ner township were visitors Monday at
the home of the formers parents in this
city.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-07

just received a letter from me
OF fren General CoXey Of CoXey's
army fame. He's gittin' ready to
lead another army to Washing
ton | guess. His letter says:
There are 100000 more idle
men in the United States today
than there were year ago.
'The present administration is
nothing but a pretense and a sham
to deceive the people, just as all
the four big parties are. They
all skin the people. The demo-
Gratis start at the head and skin
downwards. The republicans
start at the feet and skin up
wards. The progressives start
at the middle and skin both ways.
But the prohibitionists are the
worst of all" Ha! Ha!
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-07
ELECTRIC ROADS
SHOW BIC GROWTH
CENSUS BUREAU GIVES
ING FIGURES ON IOWA
TROLLEY LINES.

Washington. d. c., Feb. 6.--Prelimin-
airy figures of the forthcoming gum
quennial report on the electric rail-
ways of the state of Iowa have been
given out by Director w. J. Harris of
the bureau of the census, department
Of commerce. They were prepared
under the supervision of w. M. Stuart
chief statstician for manufacturers.
The statistics relate to the years
ending December 81 for 1912 and 1907,
and June 80 for 1902. The totals in
clude electric light plants operated in
connection with electric railways and
not separable therefrom, but do not in
clude reports of mixed steam and cleo
trio railroads nor railways under con-
struction which had not begun opera
tons during the census year.
The figures as presented in the re-
port for Iowa show that during the
decade 19O2-1912 there were substan-
tial gains. The number of operating
companies increased from % in 1902
of track increased from 37S in 1902 to
S07 in 1912, or 113 per cent The
number of persons employed in 1912
was 4,034 as compared with 1903 in
1902, an increase of 152 per cent. The
revenue passengers carried numbered
93,417,773 in 1912 as compared with
SO, 559,5S9 in 1902, or an increase Of
142 per cent The gross income amount
ed to $7,452,454 in 1912 as compared
with $2,4O3,S 34 in 1902 an increase of
21O per cent The operating expenses
were $4.516,7S4 in 1912 as compared
with $1,460,993 in 1902, or an increase
Of 900 ner cent The horsepower Of
the engines was 56,462 in 1912 as COM
pared with 2O,O4O in 1902, an increase
of 1872 per cent. The output of stations
operated by the railway companies was
S3,473,751 kilowatt hours in 1912 as
compared with 22,S37,915 in 1902, an
increase of 266 per cent. The current
purchased, kilowatt hours, in 1912 was
2O,O90,162.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-07
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS

We're Ogg, of Grass Range. Mont.
returned last evening after visiting al
he home of G. ". Stocker, north OF
the city.
Miss Ruth Groetz. of Burlington is
visiting at the home of Mrs. Z. f.
Eoerr. 322 North Weller street.
Mrs. Kate Baker of Mystic re-
turned to her home Wednesday even
ing after visiting Miss Lottie Bean at
the hospital.
Rev. John Clifford of Ohio, ILL.,, is
visiting in Ottumwa the guest OF rela'
lives.
Mrs. c. w. Phelps of Bloomfield
spent Wednesday with her cousin Mrs.
c. c.. Atwood, Ito North Hancock
street
Frank McIntire and John H. Morrell
left last night for Chicago enroute to
New Orleans. Before returning home
they will visit Los Angeles and other
western cities.
There are lots of things for which
YOU can use a Courier want ad. You
can hire help through these ads. You
can sell some of that old furniture IN
the basement and al7o some OF the
things yotl have stored in the attic You
ought not to keep lot Of furniture in
you:. basement and attic. You are not
using it. That is the reason you ought
not keep it there. While you may not
need 1t, there are great many people
who would like to have It, and would
be willing to pay reasonable prices for
it. You are not getting good out OF 1t
at all now. and you had better let some
one have it who needs it and let them
haze it for a small amount. There are
lots of people who have in their aEtics
$500 chairs bed steads, lounges, cots,
bedding. tables, stands. cradles, baby
garages. Any of these can be sold
through Courier want ads.
Dr. S. A. Spiman left for Chica go
Wednesday night on a short business
trip ,.
Mrs. r.. s. Wick of Murray, return
ed to her home this afternoon after a
ri it with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. "A.
W. Miller. 40 North Weller street.
NJ. and Mrs. John G. Ranseen Of
st. lanes. Mimi. are quests of the
latters mother. Mrs. John Anderson,
-446 North Green street
Ms. c. F. Brinkman of Omaha. is
the guest Of Mrs. Charles l.. Hunt. "32
West Woodland avenue.
Mrs. S. F. Sumner and daughter. Of
lTlIon. were in the city Thursday en-
ro'te lone after visiting friends in
Batavia.
Clyde Penny. of Colorado Springs,
Colo. has returned home after visiting
irelatives in this city.
Mrs. Frank Sheridan, of Blue Isle,
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Ill.,. left with her little daughter
Evelyn for her home Thursday even
ing after visiting her mother, Mrs.
Saran Cook, S04 West Mill street.
Miss Grace Finnegan Of Eldon and
Miss Nellie Mcmillan. 400 OttumWa
street, left Thursday evening for a
visit with relatives in Chicago.
Mrs. J. P. Jones and two children, OF
Melcher. have returned after visiting
Mrs. Lee Kinder, on West Fourth
street.
Mrs. Hanna Cress. of Quincy, H..
has returned after visiting her daugh
ters, Mrs. Ida Hanlin, 112 South
Court street. and Mrs. j. M. Wood
sol North Court street.
Miss Elva Brown, of Knoxville. has
returned after visiting Miss Stella
Smith, 637 East Main street.
Herbert and Freddie Stock Of Cam
bridge. H., are visiting at the home
of their aunt and uncle, Mr.. and Mrs
Will Wyatt, 1907 West Second street
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-07
AVE RY.

The Avery school board met Wed,
nesday evening, it being their month
ly business meeting.
Rev. Shook breaches Thursday night
Feb. 5, and holds the second quarterly
conference.
Last Sunday was "go to church, Sun,
day at Avery and by sending out spec
ial invitations, the Sunday school and
morning services were greatly in
creased.
J. r. Bomhoif was in Melrose last
week
Revival meetings begin at Avery
next Sunday evening.
Mrs. Andy Johnson of Des Moines,
is visiting her Avery friends the past
week
The funeral services Of John Cor
man were held at the German resi-
dence in Avery, by Rev. Walsh of AL
bia. and interment made at the st.
Marys Catholic cemetery at Abba.
Mr. German spent most OF his life
near Avery, excepting a number OF
years at Butte. Mont Mr.. German was
known by all and was in the prime of
life. His many friends sympathize
with the bereaved wife and children.
He had bought a home in Avery and
had it all remodelled but was never
able to see it as he was taken sick
and never was able to leave his bed.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-07
RURAL STUDENTS
COOK DINNERS
PUPILS OF HANCOCK COUNTY
SCHOOL GIVE DEMONSTRATION
OF DOMESTIC SCIENCE.

Goodell. Feb. 6-People driving past
the school house in district No. 2,
Pleasant township. southeast of town,
the other day saw what appeared to be
family washing on line. Closer
inspection would have told the OBJ
server that the washing was contin-
ed to string Of dish towels. 1t was
wash day at school where an expert
ment. and very unusual one too. is
working out to the evident satisfac-
ton of all concerned.
Cold lunches are things Of the past
at No. 2. They cook their dinners
there and eat them while they are hot.
The menu is announced the preceding
day and each child brings the raw
materials next day for the meal. They
have a gasoline stove and cooking
utensils and as many cooks rs there
are girls in school. or at least nearly
as many. They don't all try to cook at
once--they take turns" at the job
When meat is to boiled they begin
before school time in the morning. The
potatoes are peeled at recess, and
what may be on the bill of fare it is
ready to serve very soon after II
o'clock noon. 1t is said that the chill
dren of one family refused at first to
join in one the community plan" and
brought their lunches as usual during
the first week, but that was all. Every
body likes warm dinners.
For about five years Miss Henrietta
.Ienison has taught this school, which
is becoming famous locally for its en-
tertainments. the proceeds from which
are expended for various articles OF
equipment needed but not always
found in country school houses. An
organ, for instance or sanitary water
jar. door mat, picture frames, etc. In
quiry was not made as to regularity
in attendance. progress in study sub
jects and the like, but it is a safe guess
that this school is in the first divis-
ion." in these respects, as the baseball
writer would say.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-07
Thursday January 90, 1914 at 8 o'clock
a. NJ
Attest:
J. F.. Stevens, Auditor.
j. r. Stodghill, Chairman.

Proceedings of the board of super
visors, Thursday. January 20, 1914
being the 9th day of the January SEES
sion. The board met pursuant to ad
iournment members all present
President J. r. Stodghill in the chair
The minutes of last meeting read and
approved. This being the day set by
the board for their semi-annual settle
ment with the county treasurer and
the county auditor.
The board then proceeded to com
pare and check the various accounts
as recorded in the cash books of the
county treasurer and county auditor,
and to check all vouchers and receipts
and compare them with the books.
The books and vouchers were found
to compare. and the accounts to be
correct.
On motion the board adjourned to
meet Monday February at O'Clock
a. m.
Attest:
j. F. Stevens. Auditor.
J. R. Stodghill, Chairman.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-07
AGENCY.

Married. at the residence Of the
brides parents. one and one-fourth
miles southeast of town. "Wednesday
evening Feb 4th, Guy Miller and Miss
Nellie Reighard, Rev. G. S. Cooper Of
ticiating. The wedding was a quiet at
fair, There were present only the rela-
tives of the contracting parties. They
will leave soon for Colorado where Mr..
Miller has homestead. The best
wishes Of their many friends will go
with them.
J. r. McMinn is sick.
Mrs. Fl. c. Humbert who has been
sick is better.
Mrs. G. l.. Nye left Thursday for
Eddyvile to visit friends and will visit
AT Abba, Avery and Dudley before re-
turning home.
Mrs Ray Reno was called to Fairfield
Wednesday to see her sister who is i'll
MIR. and Mrs. r. l.. Rurnaugh of Mus
catine left Thursday for their home in
Muscatine after visiting relatives
here. P..
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-07
CANTR IL.

Mrs. Frank Mellott died at her home
near Cantril, Jan. 20, 1914, at the age
of AZ years, 6 months and 2 days. She
was married Oct. 10, 1901. To this
union children were born, Gale, Law
renee, Mile and Elizabeth who with
their father mourn the loss of a kind
and loving mother and companion. One
sister Mrs. Ella Lamb Of Macon, Mo-,
and one brother. Ernest Millard Of
Yankton, S. d., were with her when
the end came.
Mrs Mellott was consistent men,
Der of the NJ E. church and for years
was a patient sufferer from .tuberculo-
sis. Funeral services conducted by her
pastor, Rev F. A. Smith were held at
NJ. z. church Saturday 2 p. m.
Mrs. Bonnie Thompson, aged twenty
five years died at her home near Can
tril Saturday, Jan. 81, 1914. Her maiden
name was Olive Buckles, she was born
and raised in Cantril was married to
Bonnie Thompson Oct. II, 1908. To
this union four children were born,
three living, the youngest proceeded
its mother to the other world one week
The services were held Monday 2 p.
IL.
Rev. F. A. Smith.
H. c. Park is again in his hotel on
Main street.
Mrs. Suit was called to Milton by
an accident to her aged mother, Mrs.
Williamson, who fell and broke her
hip.
Grace Moore primary teacher at
Donnelson was home to spend Sunday.
Mrs. Josie Bushong Is visiting her
brother, Ray Pickett.
Carl Judd was in town over Sun
day.
Wis Smith of Des Moines is visiting
his father Jerry Smith.
Revival meetings are being held in
NJ. E. church conducted by Rev. ]. G..
Brown. Several have already united
with the church and much good is be-
ing done in the community
Mrs. Brown leads the singing and
her beautiful solos are appreciated al
most as much as her husbands excel
lent sermons. Good attendance and
interest is being manifested.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-07

Proceedings of the board OF super
visors, Friday January ., 1914, being
the 1st day of the January 1914 SEES
sion The board met at 1870 p. M
according to law. Members all pres
ent, President J. w. Hall in the chair
Minutes of last meeting read and ap
proved. On motion by H. B. Patter
son. seconded by J. r. Stodghlll that
we do now adjourn sine die, motion
carried. On motion made by H. B.
Patterson and seconded by J. w. Hall
J. R. Stodghill was elected president
Of the board for the ensuing year. }.
r. Stodghil takes the chair. J. W.
Hall takes the oath of office as fol-
lows: I, J. w. Hail. do solemnly swear
that I will support the constitution OF
the United States. the constitution OF
the state of Iowa, and that to the best
of my knowledge and ability | Will
fulfill the duties of the Office OF coun'
ty supervisor in and for Wapello
county as now and hereafter required
by law so help me God.
The balance of the day was spent in
examining claims and transacting
other business. On motion the board
adjourned to meet Saturday January
3rd at 9 o'clock a. m.
Attest:
J. F. Stevens, Auditor.
J, w. Hail. chairman.
]. r. Stodghill. chairman.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-07
MT. AYR MAY HAVE
COOPERATIVE PLANT

Mt. Ayr, Feb. 6.-At meeting OF the
Mt. Ayr Commercial club held in Shell
don 4 Tedfords' office. f. w. Wray,
representing the Hastings Industrial
Co. OF Chicago, presented their plan for
establishing cooperative creameries
and an executive committee consisting
[, Fl. H. Wilson, Charles Teale and
Howard Tedford was appointed to act
for the club in investiga ting the propo-
sition and cooperate with Mr.. Wray In
soliciting stock subscriptions, negotiate
for property suitable for creamery
site and take the necessary steps to Sc
cure the establishment of a creamery at
Mt AYR at the earliest possible date.
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. Proceedings of the board OF super
visors, Thursday January %. 1914, be-
ing the 9Th day of the January session.
The board met pursuant to adjourn
ment. members all present, President
r. Stodghill in the chair The min
utes of last meeting read and ap'
proved. The board ordered the coun-
ty auditor to cause notice to be pub
lished in the Ottumwa Review and Of
tumwa Courier that they will receive
sealed bids to be filed with the coun,
ty auditor to furnish the county ce-
ment for the year 1914. After trans
acting some other miscellaneous bust
ness the board adjourned to meet