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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-08-27
THOMPSON-JENKINS

A very pretty wedding took place
at 1890 o'clock Wednesday after
noon at the home of Judge and Mrs.
H. II. Blanchard on Pleasant street.
when Rose Elliot Thompson, daugh-
ter Of Elliott |. Thompson, was united
in marriage to Ralph Carlton Jenkins,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. George o. Jen-
kins Of this town. Rev. A. c. Fer
rim Of Lowell, Mass, was the officiat-
ing clergyman, the single ring service
being used
Miss Minerva Blanchard played the
Lohengrin wedding march as the
bride entered on the arm Of her
father, preceded by the matron Of
honor, Mrs. L. M. Cody Of West Som
erville, Mass. Mr.. Gordon Platt Of
Springs, classmate Of the
groom, acted as best man.
The house was tastily decorated by
the intimate friends Of the bride with
ferns and flowers. A reception inn
followed the ceremony after
which Mr.. and Mrs. jenkins left amid
a shower Of good wishes for a three
weeks wedding trip TO Burlington and
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-08-27
CAMBRIDGE FAIR NEXT WEEK

Cambridge Fair Week is Vacation
Week in all this part Of the world,
The city man who dreams Of farm
is made happy by the Agricultural
Exhibit; the farmer makes good use
of the opportunity to inspect the inn
provements in farm animals and
farm machinery, while the ladies fill
Domestic and Floral Hall to its limit
and besides all this the lure of the
Midway, the excellent racing and the
many special attractions for which
the Cambridge Fair has become
famous, furnish unfaiing entertain
ment for all.
The Management seem TO have
struck the key note with Grangers
this year in arranging for Grange
Marching Team contest, which prom
ises to be of the greatest interest, not
only to Changers, but to every other
visitor of the Fair.
There are five teams entered, each
team consisting of from ten to twenty
young ladies or gentlemen, all mem
pers of the Grange they represent,
and the contest is to decide which
team can give the best fifteen to
twenty minutes entertainment on the
platform in front of the Grand Stand.
One team will march on each after
neon Of Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday and two on the afternoon Of
Friday, after which $4,000 in prizes.
offered by the Fair Association, will
be divided.
While this feature alone will be
worth more than the price Of admis
sion, it is only one Of the many good
things to be seen and with good
weather next week, the Cambridge
Fair promises to be the largest ard
oest Fair ever held at Cambridge.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-08-27
BURGLARY IN DORSET
Thieves Got Jcwelry Worth Over 500
Williams Store

Officers are today Investigating .
burglary committed Friday night in
the II. N. Williams tore, one half
mile south of the village of Dorset,
from which watches and jewelry TO
the value of between 500 and $50
were taken when thieves entered by
a rear window after they had broken
it.
Mr.. Williams closed his place Of
business Friday night, as usual at
about $50 o'clock. When he entered
the place the following morning, be-
tween and 6 o'clock, the stock was
disarranged and the goods were miss
ing. No money was taken, il being
Mr.. Williams custom TO leave none
there over night.
Two years ago similar burglary
was committed in almost the same
manner.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-08-27
EUROPEAN BIRD NOVELTY
Secretary Davis Secures New and
Novel Feature for Vermont State


Secretary Davis Secures New and
Novel Feature for Vermont State
Fair.
Had the European war been declar-
ed few days earlier Secretary FREQ
L. Davis would not have been success
full in securing for the Vermont State
fair, which will take place at White
River Junction, Sept. Is, 16, II and Is,
the fifty trained roosters that are de-
scribed as possessing human intelli-
gence.
These roosters come from Germany
France, England, Belgium, Russia and
Austria Hungary. They will appear
at the State Fair in trepeese, tight
wire, musical and other stunts anc
this is said to be most novel act
The roosters are Of different breed
than those of this country and will be
new to State fair visitors.
Secretary Davis announces shat ey-
erything is moving smoothly and
rapidly in the preparation for the big
gest fair ever held in Vermont.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-08-27
WHITE PINE WEEVIL

The white pine weevil is doing much
damage in the State. During recent
trip through one Of the best white
pine sections Of the State, one Of the
forosters in the State Department
found some infection in almost every
stand of young pine, and some stands
were badly infected. Very few plan
tations have been infected as yet, be-
cause the most Of them are too young.
Whenever there are young stands Of
pine, either planted or natural
growth, from five to twenty years
old, it is important that this pest be
controlled, as the grade Of lumber pro-
duced, where he has worked, is very
inferior.
The dead or dying leaders should be
collected at once and put in a can COW
cred with scrcn having the same
sized mesh as the ordinary window
As netting. This is done because
thcgc leaders contain not only the
weevil but a parasite which kills the
weevil. This parasite is small enough
50 that it can escape through this
sized mesh While the wtevil is held
captive. Great care shol,sd be taken
chat the can is absolutely tight, ex-
cept where covered with the screen,
chat both can and scree are Of a
material which will not rust or other
wise be opened by the weather, and
that the can is either locked or or so
constructed that the curious boy can
not open it.
II these measures are to be effective
on this years crops, they should be
taken at once, for some Of the beetles
are already leaving the pine,
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-08-27
.ae Thousand Islands.

the Thousand Islands.
The bride is graduate Of the
Springfield High School and Mount
Ida School Of Newton, Mass She at
tended Boston University and Mount
Holyoko College each for one year and
has taught in Springfield, Manchester
and Barre, VI.
The groom is also graduate OF
the Springfield High School and of
Dartmouth College, class Of 1914. He
is member Of Delta Beta Chapter of
the Sigma M fraternity.
The gifts were numerous, including
cut glass, silver, linen, and other
useful articles.
About thirty guests we're present,
including the following from out-of-
town: Mrs. l., NJ. Cody Of West Som
ervile, Mass; Mr. Gordon Platt of
Highgate Springs, VT; Miss Nellie
Williams of Rutland; Miss Helen M.
Sawyer of Bellows Falls; Miss Clara
Buy Of New York City; Mrs. W. II.
of Springfield, Mass; Mrs.
A. c. Ferrin of Lowell, Mass. Miss
Abbie Goddard of North Charostown,
N. II.
Upon their return, Mr.. and Mrs.
jenkins will reside in Manchester, VT.
where Mr.. jenkins has the position
Df assistant principal at Burr and
Burton Seminary.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-08-27

Walter +. Hassam Of Worcester, and
Frederick II. Clark, commissioner Of
public works Of Springfield. Mass.
were appointed committee TO form.
ulate the course.
1t was reported that the entering
class at the university this coming fall
will number about 100. The trustees
took no action concerning the rumor
that the educational committee Of the
State would report to the Vermont
Legislature next January that Nor
wich University should receive no
further State aid.
At present Norwich University d.
vides with the University Of Vermont
and Middlebury College an appropri-
alton of 100000 each year. The
reason is said to be "too much mill
tarism," but the trustees believe that
owing to Norwich University's high
rank as a military school, and the fact
that military training is just at pres
ert q prominent feature Of world
news, the State aid will continue.
Those present at the meeting in
GUIDED James Nj. Holland of New
York, Col. +. B. Thomas Of Mont
pelier. VT, Charles II. Bradley, super
of the Farm and Trade
School, Thompson's Island, Boston,
Nelson l.. Sheldon, Boston, DR.. John
H. Judkins, Capt. William A. Shaw
,f Vermont, d. c. Webb, consulting
engineer of the Boston port directors,
Lieut.. Ralph M. Parker, Fifth cavalry,
U. S. A., and Col. Charles H. Spooner,
president of Norwich University.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-08-27
PROGRAM OF THE MACD0NouGH
CENTENNIAL
Patriots Day. Sunday, Sept 9th.

fatriOts DaN, SUNDAY, Sepi otn-
Afternoon, at Vergennes. Mass
meeting on the city park. Mus'c1
festival by large chorus. Memorial
address. Historical Address by Rod
ney Macdonough.
Evening Bard concert in the city
park.
Naval Dav, Monday, Sept. 9Th.
Forenoon, ~ vergennes A'hhih
contests and base ball games. Exhi-
bition drills by state militia and U. S.
cavalry troops.
Afternoon, at Fort Cassin. Grand
naval parade and water carnival under
the direction of the Champlain Yacht
Club. Historical addresses by prom
inent speakers on the site of the old
fort.
Evening, at Vergennes. Historical
pageants and fireworks. Band con-
cert and festival.
Centennial Day, Tuesday, Sept. sth.
Morning, at Vergennes. Sunrise
salute. Dedication Of marker by the
Daughters Of the American Revolu-
tion. Welcome salute to the President
of the United States.
Noon, at Vergennes. Grand parade
of state militia, U. S. cavalry from
Fort Ethan Allen, firemen, fraternal
orders, boy scouts, industrial school,
automobiles, industrial and historical
floats, bands and drum corps, car
riages with distinguished guests.
. Afternoon, at Vergennes. Dedica-
tion of the memorial to Commodore
Macdonough and his co-patriots. Ad-
dresses by state and national officials.
Biographical sketch Of Commodore
Macdonough.
Evening, at Vergennes. Pageants
and fireworks on the river. Carnival
night. Merry Masqueraders. Band
concert and festival on the city park.
Banquet at city hall.
The celebration at Plattsburg will
be Wednesday, Thursday and Friday,
Sept. 8, 10 and 11th. The Macdon-
ough commission will arrange an ex-
cursion to Plattsburgh, Friday, the
18th. Special rates and accommoda-
tions on the Rutland railroad. Special
excursion boats for Fort Casson on
naval day. This program is subject
to some changes and additions.
The Macdonough Commission of Vt.
Governor Allen M. Fletcher, chair
man, Cavendish; l.. A. Vezina, vice.
chairman, Vergennes; R. w. McCuen,
secretary, ,Vergennes; Millard f.
Barnes, treasurer, Chimney Point;
Frank L. Fish, Vergennes; Charles H.
Darling, Burlington; John H. Donnel-
ly, Vergennes; Harry c. Shaw, Rut-
land.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-08-27
DORSET CHURCH NOTES

On account Of rain, the service at
East Rupert was omitted last Thurs
lay evening.
The Rev. Mr.. Macdonald Of Ches-
ter, Pa, will preach at the church
next Sunday morning.
The annual sale Of the church will
De held in the vestry this afternoon.
Doors will open at o'clock.
The Church clubs repeated their
performance of "Mr. Bob" in the
school hall last night for the benefit
Of the Dorset Public Library and the
church organ fund.
The concert, held last Friday even
ing in the vestry Of the church, was
a great success and was repeated on
Monday evening by special request
The receipts from both ontertain-
ments were over $40, and the pro-
ceeds, to be divided between the
church and the library, will amount
to about 500 Much credit is due Mr..
Comba and all who assisted him in
the preparation of the concerts.
DORSET FIELD CLUB NOTES
Mrs. j. ID. SHREDDER, Mrs. r. d. Sher-
man and Mrs. j. d Holmes were host
esses at very delightful tea" held
at the club last Wednesday afternoon.
The club was decorated with ferns and
golden rod throughout.
"Tag Day" at the club was great
success, and about $4,000 was realized.
This will be used to buy new kitchen
utensils and to pay off small indebt-
edness on the new tennis court.
During the day Miss Marjorie
Young Of New York and Thomas
Pratt Of Brooklyn gave lessons in the
"Maxixe,r "Hesitation" and Zone
Step" to classes and individuals.
Many accepted the opportunity TO be-
come more proficient in these modern
dances. During the afternoon and at
the evening dance, ice cream and cake
were on sale.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-08-27
MORE HORSES FOR
NORWICH STUDENTS

Boston, Aug. 23-An important
meeting Of the executive committee
of the board Of trustees Of Norwich
University, the Vermont military col
lege, was held yesterday in the Old
South building, Vice-Pres. Nelson L.
Sheldon being elected chairman and
Capt. William A. Shaw of Vermont,
secretary.
The trustees elected John NJ. Dietz
Of the University of Pittsburg, who
recently returned from Paris, assist
ant professor of modern languages,
and Ralph X. Jones, NJ. |. T., 10,
assistant professor of physics.
A committee was appointed to buy
so horses so that the full student
body of l75 will be properly equip
ped.
Students at the school form the
First Vermont cavalry, the only cav
airy organization in that State. A
committee consisting of Edward d.
Adams of New York, John j. Dewey
Of Quechee, VT, and Charles H. Brad
ley Of Boston, was appointed to So
licit funds to complete riding hall
at the university.
1t is estimated that it will cost
$25, 900, Of which half was contrib
uted by Gen. Rush X. Hawkins Of
New York.
The trustees also voted TO establish
a course in highway engineering and
Dewitt Clinton Webb, consulting en-
gineer Of the Boston port directors,
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-08-27
ANNUAL MEETING OF VILLAGE
IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY
An Interesting Meeting Held al the
Gymnasium. Report Of the District
Nursing Association.

A, the annual meeting Of the Man
chester Village Improvement Society
held at the Gymnasium with presi-
den, S. X. Perkins In the chair, there
were not more than twenty-five pres
eni, owing 70 counter attractions the
same evening. but what the meeting
lacked IN number IL more than made
up in enthusiasm and many were the
words Of praise meted out % those
who had in any way aided in accoinp-
fishing results during the past year
OF all the reports heard that Of the
sidewalk committee, which reported
that all indebtedness regarding the
laying of the sidewalk was now only
n memory, sounded the best, followed
very closely by the report Of the Dis
trict Nursing report, which Is append
ed TO this. This latter association is
sure TO show great results in the town
az whole as the years so on, ms u is
something that enters SO yitally into
the home Of everyone. The chair
appointed a nominating committee,
consisting Of George Smith, John j..
Gunthor, and Mrs. J. N. Hard, who
were TO report the names Of nominees
for the Offices of the society to be
voted on later.
The matter Of the history Of the
town Of Manchester, which Hon. D. X.
Simonds had been engaged in writing
during the past year, was then taken
up, the copy OF the history having
been presented by Mr.. Simonds to the
Society President Perkins entertain
ed a motion TO the effect that the his
tory be received and committee Of
three, consisting Of Messrs. o. X. Ben
nett, A. c. 0rvis, and Mrs. Loveland
Munson, be appointed TO take up the
matter Of the putting the same into
permanent shape by having it pub
lished. This motion was carried.
Treasurer's Report
Treasurer +. H. Hemenway pre-
sented his annual report, which, while
not very lengthy one was interest
ing inasmuch as it showed balance
Of s6.04 on the proper side Of the
ledger and all bills paid.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-08-27

day be given over little later on for
the celebrating of this event, same to
take the form of dinner for the old
people of the town, those seventy
years or more of age, to be followed
by informal talks and general day
of visitation, to wind up with an old
fashioned dance, not with one of our
modern dance orchestras, but with an
old time fiddler. 1t was also suggest
ed that it would be a pleasing feature
to have a collection of antiquities
placed on exhibition during the day
for the inspection of those who might
be interested. AS Manchester has
many of these relics of by-gone days
that particular feature would add
much to the enjoyment of the day.
There being no further business adj
journment was taken until Sept. 14th.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-08-27
c. w. GATES DEFINES POSITION
ON GOVERNORSHIP QUESTION
IN ST. ALBANS MESSENGER

In view of the reports concerning
The position taken by State Highway
Commissioner c. w. Gates, Of Frank
lin, in regard to the governorship, The
Messenger has undertaken to secure
from him statement which will
make his position plain to his friends
in the party. Mr.. Gates statement
reads as follows:
Several articles entirely unauthor-
lied by me have appeared recently in
different papers referring to my posi-
tion in the present gubernatorial can
vass in such a way that | am either
forced to make public statement of
my position, or am placed in an unfair
light before the people of the state as
a whole, and in an almost dishonor-
able light before my numerous per-
sonal friends to whom | have repeat
edly defined my position, and to whom
am just now made to appear by
some of these articles as having
stealthily shifted it.
"My attitude has been entirely con-
slant on this subject for the past four
years While fully appreciating the
honor attaching to the highest Office
Of the state, have had personal
ambition to make success of the
states policy of road improvement.
Aside from the road work proper, ]
have aimed to keep the department
absolutely clean and clear from poll
tics, graft, and side issues Of every
description.
81 have been urged most persist
emily to enter the present campaign
on the ground that it was my duty in
the interest of harmony and success
But | also recognize the fact that ]
have duty to the governor who
appointed me, the success Of whose
administration is in proportional
measure marked by the success of my
and to the people at
large who are most vitality concerned
in the. practical efficiency of this de-
partment.
after considering the whole situa-
ton carefully, ! decided that it would
be inconsistent for me to be a cam
didate for the nomination, and ex
pected the matter to drop there.
"The report that is being circulated
that | would accept the nomination
if it came to me has only this founda-
ton in fact. Replying to the question
that has been repeatedly asked me
] would accept the nomina-
tion if for any reason the convention
should nominate me, have replied
that such possibility was too remote
10 be considered seriously, but in the
event of its becoming fact, there
would be but one thing for me to do,
and that would be to accept it. This
must not be misconstrued. ] am not
/ candidate. | do not want the NOM
nation, and am back Of no movement
% secure it, but will abide by the
action Of the convention.
This fully describes my position,
md is the only authorized statement
hat have made.
CHARLES w. GATES"
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-08-27
s9oo.77
Manchester District Nursing Servic,

The report of the District Nursing
Association was particularly interest
ing as this is new venture and has
10 show its worth, but that point has
been well established in the few short
months that ii has been in operation.
The report follows:
The Manchester District Nursing
Service was organized last fall when
each local Improvement Association
was asked to appoint two members Of
central executive committee to draw
up rules under which such a Service
could be conducted and TO consider
WAYS and means of financing the
enterprise. This committee as final
~ appointed consisted Of Mrs. Love-
land Munson and Mrs. J. N. Hard for
the Manchester Village Improvement
Association, Mrs. l.. ]. Callahan and
Miss Stella Proyan for the Manches-
ter Center Improvement Association,
Mrs. Burt Willard and Miss Estella
Taylor for the Manchester Depot I'm
provement Association, and the Sec
retary of the County Improvement
Association. The Committee organ
lied by clecting Mrs. Munson, Chair
man, and II. N. Morse, Secretary
Treasurer. Suitable regulations were
drawn up and an active canvass made
for funds. Actual work was begun
April ist with the appointment Of
Miss Edna l.. Bachelder as District
Nurse.
A report Of the operations to date,
in so far as possible is as follows;
On August 22d. the Committee had
received in subscriptions sG09.25 and
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-08-27
RUTLAND FAIR, CARNIVAL,
AND HORSE SHOW
Sept. z. s. 9. 10. IL

Excursion and late trains over all
roads. Carnival every night. Fire
mems muster September 7th. Aero
plane and balloon races every day. ad
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-08-27

Hives, eczema or salt rheum sets
you crazy. Can't bear the touch Of
your clothing. Doan's Ointment is fine
for skin itching. All druggists sell
il, SOC box. adv.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-08-27

in nursing receipts s4s.50. making a
grand total Of s65S.75. There are
outstanding accounts due for nursing
service and deemed eollectable Of
s2i.00,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-19
ROOSEVELT TO Be
ABLE T0LECTURE
Coloners Health Greatly I'm
proved, Says Wireless From
His Shin. Due Today.

New York, May ia wireless from
the steamship Alden. nearing this port
with Theodore Roosevelt, says the Col
oners health is improved and that
within a short time he will deliver a
lecture on his exploratic<s IN Brazil
before the American Geographical So
ciety at Washington. The Alden is
reckoned to reach quarantine about 4
this afternoon A tug will take Roose-
welt direct to Oyster Bay.
Oyster Bay. N. Y, May 19.-At the
request of Mrs. Roosevelt plans of the
villagers of Oyster Bay to welcome the
colonel have been postponed for at
least "a hours. There was to have
been a parade tonight. but the deci-
sion TO bring the colonel by yacht put
these plans awry. II is planned to
have Roosevelt dine quietly with his
family tonight, and If he feels well
enough tomorrow evening. go down to
the village.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-19
A HERO ON
SANDWICH LINKS
Chicago Golfer Defeats Breth-
erton of Handsworth, Two
Up and One to Play.

Sandwich, England. May ia great
crowd was attracted TO the matches
which decided the second round of the
British amateur golf championship to-
day. Weber of Toledo defeated Remer
of Birkdale and became one of six
Americans who competed for second
round honors. There were &c matches
on the program. The six Americans
included Quimet, Massachusetts; Her.
reshoff, New York; Evans, Jr., Chi
cago; Hale. Chicago; Weber, Toledo,
and Lockwood, Massachusetts.
The crowd was held back by ropes
while Evans. who was the most popu-
lar player of the day. struggled against
Bretherton of Handsworth. Evans
finally won the match two up, and one
to play Great was the cheering for
the American on his victory. Hale
was defeated by Whitton, open champ
ion OF Australia in 1928, four up and
three to play.