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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1914-12-25
Obituary of |. |. Cobb

Long ago many Connecticut fam
lies came to southern Vermont, and
it is more than a hundred wears
since one of them pushed on through
the woods from Hartland and located
by Seymour Lake. Only few clear
ings had been mad in what is now
the town eff Morgan, when William
Cobb reached there with his family.
One of his sons, Ruel Cobb, served
in the war of 1912, and having mar
ried Nancy Anderson, began clear
ing lan1 on the west shore of the
lake by Elem Hill. This became their
permanent home and the birthplace
of three daughters, and of four
sons, Luther Anderson, Hiram, Ira
Leavens and William. Luther and
Hiram went west when young men
and located at St. Louis, where the
latter married and deceased while in
active life. The former returned
east and passed his few last declining
years in his brothers family at Is
land Pond. He was generally called
Uncle. Luther and known as an
eccentric but kindly old bach elor.
He liked 10 visit with his friends and
was very fond of children. When
more than four score years of age,
he would go through the winters
storm to church. His beard was
white and his cheeks smooth and
delicately tinted by the elements
He passed away at Morgan. March
Oath, 1911. William married Emma,
daughter of Malcolm Buchanan of
Morgan, and they remained on the
home farm till 1898, when they
moved to Barton, where he now lives
with the family of his daughter.
Ira Leavens Cobb was born May
29th, 1889, ,and named for Ira Leav-
ems, an early settler who married
Phalla, daughter of Ruel Cobb. When
nineteen years old, Ira Leavens, or
Lev" as he was called by the fam
lily, went to Mt. Sterling, Illinois,
thence to ST. Louis, Missouri. to
which place his elder brothers had
preceded him and his younger
brother soon followed. The section
of the country to which he went was
then called "the wilds of Missouri, "
and it possessed all the elements of a
new territory under rapid dev elop-
ment. At that time Chicago, was a
city os less than thirty thousand in
habitants; railroads and steam boats
were crude construction on which
passengers made slow, inconvenient
and dangerous progress. At various
times all the Cobb brothers were en-
gagged in rafting lumber down the
Mississippi River from the mills at
Saltwater, Minnesota to St Loui S, a
distance of about thousand miles.
Great RATS of pine nearly equal in
area to an acre of land were con-
structed. A shauty was built in the
centre in which lived some twenty
men whose occupation was to steer
the craft and get it over the snags
and mud-bars with which the river
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1914-12-25
HAPPL LNINGS
Of The WEEK

E. J. Parsons has opened cash
grocery in the store formerly occup-
led by John Worth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Maynard Stevens
and son Of Portland, are home for
the holidays.
MIR and Mrs. Chas. White of Lyn-
sonvilIe, are visitors at Ed Whites.
Edna Finnegan of Canaan, is
spending Christmas with her mother,
Mrs. Winnie Finnegan,
f. P. Gates of Newport, was a
visitor here Tuesday.
The new theatre opened its doors
to capacity house Monday evening
The pictures were reported to be
excellent.
Dan Mccarthy of Rumford, Me-,
is spending few days in town.
Jerry King and wife have gone to
Coventry, Vt, where they are en-
ployed by Mr.. Treadeau of that
place.
Alvah Blake and daughter Flor
ence are spending Xmas with rela-
tives in Montreal, Que.
Mrs. Viola Barnes Of Newport, is
visiting relatives here.
Miss Emma Hagar is spending the
holiday recess in West Milan, N. H.
with her parents.
Henry Amey is home from school
at Saxon's River, Vt., and his sister
Alpha has returned from Kings Hall,
Compton, Que, for the holidays.
H. B. Amey was in st. Johnsbury
on business this week.
Mrs. Herbert Grant of Portland,
is Spending the holidays with her
mother, Mrs. Osborne.
Ella Mackenzie is home from her
school in Watertown, Mass, for the
holiday season.
Miss Martha Davis is home for her
Christmas vacation.
Mrs. L. Holmes of Derby spent
several days this week with Mrs. O.
P. Wilcox.
DR.. EN-. Trenholm and wife, of
Coaticooke, were the Christmas
guests of Mr. and Mrs CIR. Withrow
Philip Bartlett is home from his
studies at Gray's Business College of
Portland for the holiday season.
Dan Finn is/home from his work
inNColebrooke.
Elsie Hall is in Montreal for the
holidays.
Mr. and Mrs Jas. Jackson are visi-
ting in Portland.
Thos Quinn won the handsome
doll given by j. w. Thurston.
Mr. and Mrs Geo Worth have start
ed housekeeping in the Reeve tene-
ment.
Mrs F. Danforth spent several days
in Portland this week.
Mrs F Damon has moved into the
Bartlett Block.
The coldest weather of the winter
has been experienced the past few
days, the mercury dropping several
times to 80 degrees below zero and
once to AZ below.
The movie war is on. F. S. Storey
is fully entrenched in Amey's Opera
House with a show each evening and
with the opening of the New Theatre
on Cross ST., with show daily, the
toWnspeople have plenty of oppor-
tunities to see the best in the motion
world. How long this will last is
matter of conjuncture. But it is an
assured fact that town Of this size
cannot support two shows daily. 1t
will be a case Of the survival of the
dttest.
Wy A1.1 l.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1914-12-25

We thank you for your
holiday trade and wish you
a Prosperous New Year.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1914-12-25
Methodist Church

REV. O. E. BARNARD, Pastor.
Preaching service IL am.
Sunday School 1915 pm.
Junior League, 3 pm, Saturday
Apworth League service 6 pm.
Prsaehing Service, pm.
Prsger Service, Thursd ay evening
10.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1914-12-25
Christ. Church

Rxs. H. CHADWICK BURT, Rector.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1914-12-25

L. F. Jones, Dry Goods
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-22
l.. S. OPENS WIRELESS
TO CODE MESSAGES
Wilson and Bryan Decide on Plan Permitting Any Gov
eminent to Use Stations Here and Leaving
All Cable Dispatches Uncensored

W.lnstou lug President Wilson and Secretary Bryan have
practically reached which the United State,
eminent neutrality cable offices and wireless
stations this country
censorship cable, modification Of the present strict super
vision of wireless contemplated plan that has been drafted and
ch will be submitted Secretary Bryan Hauc
nhausen Charge dAfac Should the German
nt protested the censorship OF the wireless
approve viii be promptly into effect
The permit sending code the Sayy
ong and by the other
government naval officer would be retained charge
10 prevent unneutral message being sent
Under by Secretary Daniels OF the
Navy Department following President Wilson's executive order code
of any permitted leave the wireless
stations Consequently the German had lost ITS cable
protested embargo holding that under the Hague
The American government position that military naval
information the United
state directly this American
territory a base for hostile operations
t FIRST contcnded virtually decided that the American
government apply censorship cables and wireless but the
conclusion reached that the cable did stand the relation
to the cables realized would
undertaking and could with Eugland cable
through Canada England protested also possible
censorship cable claiming that always liberty
cut the cables
was finally while international
government required cable should
itself against there ph
cal means bscrcns with when
sent rom neutral
plan brought forward would the
Embassy this country communicate
code directly with their home
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-22

The Hague. AUG. 2l The Holland
America liner Ryndam. leaving kotter-
dam tomorrow morning will carry an
IMMENSE passenger list Reservations
we're taken mostly weeks ahead.
Ire last batch OF Americans strand
cd in Germany arrived this morning
from Berlin and Munich ln special
trains. MANY disembarked az AMstci-
dam and The Hague. Others continuing
20 Rotterdam. where sccomm odatIohs
we're 90 scarce that many had 10 spehI
tue ught iu fhc streets.
The travellers state that 70 looh
'hrty-two hours from Berlin. hel
generally praise the attentions OF the
German officials. They say thu Berlin
being rcyoluronized ever since the
Emperor .eft she city for the front. ~
g-.tt awaiting with suspense but
patriotic patience news from the front.
American sour Sos. chiefly owing 10
.rt teor,- of Ambassador Gerard, have
been treated there with the utmost
.orciaH,y Gustav Sutro, OF the Ne"
York stock Exchange said:
"Neltral foreigners are treated with
me utmost consideration 10 Germany.
Ambassador Gerard BE- doing everything
.n bis power 20 help destitute Amer
cans ] can only regret that our gov
eminent doesn't take quicker measures
'o help our stranded compatrlots.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-22
AUSTRIANS STILL
lombard BELGRADE
Millions of Dollars Damage Done to Servian Capital
Which Has Been Hammered at for
Nearly Month";
lBy Gable to The Tribune

ondou Mug 5IA delay telegram he Morning Post IRON
Nh states that heavy shung taking place days ago before inc
and the forts had already been captured
By the Scr,ian. Nsrd and Gorajdo
dctachueu succeeded crossing the Dn "n' INC
fchng was still proceeding and the enemy rereated
subject Belgrade TO heavy bom'araot
More buildings I'm the city injured and seriously
wounded In ono day $50 shell. le setting Piles
nrcvood waiting warehouses to be taken H. were
burned The damage done millions OF doar Inc cce-
work, have been wrecked the o electricity cut off
80 one leave home after The exodus OF M
habtans still goe 100000 population oneh no"
police guarding the town has been uadruped 10
prevent the deserted house.
Reuter- dispatch Amsterdam official communication
from Vienna saving that order calls all reerv
Of the rr class now at work harvesting second class
and men the "A This will bring the coo
the country between the aso- of twenty and
forty-tvo year,.
The Glass the hungarian Land"chr have been
ordered mobilize the date have also tho recruits OF p
and an the men and hungarian Iaud,m up TO the
5cc o forty years
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-22
RYNDAM COMING WITH
BIG PASSENGER LIST
Stranded Americans Reach The Hague from Berlin with
Praises for Ambassador Gerard-Nlany Compelled
TO Spend Night in Streets Of Rotterdam

Women are waiting penniless IN Ber-
lin"
Other travellers coming from Frank
fort % Rotterdam on slow freight
boats along the Rhine tell similar
stories.
"It was only necessary TO tell Off
cials or officers we were Americans,
said one Of them. land everything pos
sible was done TO help us.
The American Legation ~ Inc
Hague apparently is without a sum
cient staff. Il is trying It's best 90
cope with Il difficult situation and &C
al Americans calling there,
but it doesn't seem organized.
There is no reason for uueaslnes
on. the part Of Americans stranded iu
Europe. American diplomats and CON
.uls have helped German, Dutch and
citizens Of other nations, and the au-
tborities now are bent on helping
Americans secure passage home. Inc
only thing wanting is more active as
.i.fsnce from the state Department ~
Washington
Oucer Wuhelmina inspected several
barracks in The Hague to-day, accom-
named by Princess Julisus, amid
cheering o. soldiers and enthusiasm
generally. The Queen also conferred
e.itb the War Minister about Hol.and's
attitude toward the European crisis.
n is still hoped here that Dutch neu-
trality is ssfegusrded, although the
nossibiitv Of German attack on Ant
.erp makes the chance Of safeguarding
neutrality fraiL The Dutch army about
BIO 600 strong. has been entirely mobll-
ed Tor the sake Of the countrv's se-
curity. Il is ready for any emergency.
The only thing that worries the Dutch
is the possibility Of japanese lnterfer-
ence with Dutch colonies, which Holland
would be unable 20 defend vigorously.
Holland is watching the situation DO
Indian waters more carefully than the
situation IN Europe. for her hope ls
that Great Britain and Germany viii
understand that both their interest and
their duty le 30 preserving HOLLANDS
neutrality.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-22

with securities worth many thousands
IN their safes are pressed for cash.
Germans Using British Money.
"The StaUst" states that German
banks have been trying 60 finance Ger
man trade with British money I'm 8
clever way they gct German bills sc-
ccptcd in Amsterdam and other neutral
markets m large amounts. These bills
are sent 60 London. with the hope that
they may be .ealt with there The
banks have unanimously refused them.
however, and the bills have been re-
turned 60 the SCudcrs.
4 great newspaper discussion is be-
ng wsged on the subject OF economy
during the war 10 was started by pro
rosals that the rich should give the
country an example OF plain living and
cut Of all Injuries. This excited a
storm % protests, on the ground that
cschcwlug Injuries would bring ruin
go large class Of the population whose
business 10 is 20 provide them
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-22
SAYS BRITISH WANT
U.S.. TO BUY LINERS
0. S. Straus Finds No OPP
position in England
No Fear Of Japan.

London. Aug Oscar :. Strsus,
member Of the permanent Court of Ar
btrstiou az The Hague and chairman
Of the diplomatic committee Of the
American Citizens Relief Committee,
said to-day; -.
"lt has been my privilege 20 meet
many prominent British officials. and
so far as ! know there is no opposition
in England 90 the plan OF the United
States 10 have Americans buy the Ger
man liners now in American ports. IN
fact. 7 think the idea has been well re
ceived. as the British feel that the
restoration Of such liners 20 the service
would make ,t possible 20 bring larger
quantities OF wheat and other food.
stuFs 60 England
Mr.. Strsu~ recently was = guest AZ
Luncheon attended By SIR Edward Grey,
the British Foreign Secretary. sud-hr-
long diplomatic service has given hIm
sn acquaintance with high official
which makes it possible for him -
learn the governments view. Discuss
ing the situation IN the Far East, w.
Straus said:
"Some Americans seem 20 be unduIy
excited about Japan's action concern
ing k'ao-chau. do not think tho
Cnited States has ANYTHING % be sp-
prehorsive about. Japan has no de-
signs on She Philippines.
"a member OF Colonel Roosevelt 3
Cabinet, conducted the negotiation
for the Japanese immigration treaty.
and became convinced that Japan had
no dos igns on Che islands and would
not have them. They are not suited 60
her use. The climate is too hot for the
japanese.
"Ihe United states must not become
embroiled in any way in this WAY. One
great nation must remain neutral and
be ready 20 eNtend a helping hand
when the fury Of war has been eNs
hsusted and mediation is necessary m.
the interest of humanity"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-22
Italians Oppose War to Aid
AuStria-Hungary and Germany
By Cable TO The Tribune

Rome Aug 3Ssnor Sandra. the Prime Mmste issued
circular s>yue project throughout Italy them
report opinion the attitude be fol-
Italy the The has been received
every replied that the people opposed
Of behalf o Austria Hungary and Germany.
London Aug 1.-The Rome correspondent of the Exchange Te
graph Company says
Italy has asked for friendly explanation regarding
landing large shipment Of Austrian Medua Albanian
seaport Angus, Minister, who protested Italy,
alleged armng Abanian
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-22
GERMANS MAKE
GREAT SACRIFICE
Continued from page

know. is not yet IN their hands 20
serve a. new base. The advance Of
the French over the Meuse south Of
&swur. # continued. threatens 10
close the line between Huy and Namur
bv which the Germans crossed the
lieuse and keep their connection open
with the north Namur is an almost
imprecuabIe pivot. upon which the
French lines north and south can swing.
The further the Germans rush north 30
Client or Ostend, the more danger
there is that their lines can be cut.
This IS only a short summary of re-
cent events. which takes into account
the troops and plans Of which Official
mention has been made. There may be
more meaning in the movements OF the
allies than appears for the moment,
vet il Is enough 10 say that actual
events agree with indications sent
during the week, and are specifically
explicable on the lines suggested.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-22

spect tho Espagne before she sails
The French Foreign Office TO-DAY
gave Ambassador Herrick assurance
that when more ships we're needed
they would be reqg.stioned.
Paris. Aug. 22.-"Le Petit Psrisieu'
says 10 understands that. iu view 90
tho appearance Of Germans on her
southern frontier. Holland has renewed
her declaration Of neutrality % Paris
and London. The new paper adds That
important conversations are proceed-
.1g 20 The Hague between che neither
lands Fore On Minister the French
Minister and a special envoy from the
French Foreign Office
London. Aug. %. The Central News
has received dispatch from Paris
saying that French forces defeated
detachment Of German cavalry coming
fr, M Lc0p9ldshoehe and Hueuingen, IN
an engagement near Basic
The Germans retired ir the direction
Of S. Louis. leaving 500 dead and
wounded on The field They lost most
Of their horses.
The Paris correspondent Of the Ex-
change Telegraph Company SENDS me
following summary OF alleged German
losses. as printed n lie NatIn,' %
Paris:
Twcnty-four cannon taken By the
Belgians from August @ 90 5 ~ Liege.
Three cannon taken by the French
az iargeuues on August H.
">lX cannon taken by enc French -
Obtain, Department. OF Ncur-he, near
Spiucourt. on August II.
Twelve cannon taken by the French
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-22
PASS CANADA'S WAR BILLS
Senators Approve Three War
Measures-Infantry TO Camp.

Ottawa. Aug 21- Prompt dispatch
was given tonight by the Senate 10
thee Of the governments war meas
ures In one hour the upper house
passed without amendment bills au-
thoriziuC the government 20 make
bauknotes legal tender. empowering IL
20 deal strngently with aliens and
voting fifty millions for war.
Toronto. Aug 21.-Toronto's three
infantry regiments to-mor 9w viii send
nearly two thousand men 20 the camp
a. Nalcaruer Military headquarters
received the order for eutrairmert to-
DAY. The 4sth Highianders viii be $50
strong. the Grensdier detsc' ont $50
strong and the Queens Own. which
ha- been putting i2 th-ir drill work
at the srmories. viii entrain $50 strong.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-22
! ondon Paper Urges
Enforcement of The
Hague Conventions
ocmard Of S4O.OOO,OOO Cash
from Brussels Cited as
Example.

3D. ohio Daily Chron-
london. AUS. a.
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D., che Germans
.r insure .l.s h,. che
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serious N.o.at'. '-
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which Germany gave "e-
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.- Germany revortss' and once "s@ az, !.
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p. -.-- aside most Of the atrocl'H 'a.es
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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-02-20
Congressional Dance

The Congressional Club was the scene
last night of one of the prettiest dances
Of the season when the members enter
tanned in honor of the =debutante daugh-
tiers of Congressman.
The spacious rooms of the clubhouse
were attractively decorated with palms,
Southern smilax, and clusters OF spring
Towers. \ stringed orchestra played for
the dancing. r.
Mrs. Duncan L. Fletcher, president Of
the club. received. assisted by the young
guests of honor, Miss Genevieve Clark
daughter of the Speaker. who was to be
present, left Washington Wednesday. for
New Orleans, where she Is visiting Miss
Imogen Thomson for the Msrdi Gras
The honor guests in the receiving line
were headed by Miss Genevieye Walsh,
the charming young daughter OF the new
Senator from Helena, Mont. Next came
Miss Dorothy Campbell. daughter of Rep
resentative Philip p. Campbell, OF Pitts
burg, Kans,; then Miss Marcia Murdoch.
the daughter of Representative and Mrs.
Victor Murdoch. OF Wichita, Ksns-; then
Miss Eleanor knorland. daughter Of
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-02-20
Tea Dance at Playhouse

Viscountess Benoist day, Mrs. George
Howard and Mrs. Preston Gibson were
among those who received at the regular
Thursday afternoon tea dances at the
Playhouse yesterday. Boernstein's or
chestra played the latest dance music,
and the Half and Half" introduced by
the Castles, Tuesday night. was tried out,
with other tangoes and hesitation waItzes
Mrs Albert Janin entertained at a
charming tea yesterday at her home in
Lafayette square in compliment to the
Misses Powell.
Gen. and Mrs. Charles Morton were
hosts at a dinner last night at the Cairo
in honor OF the Washington State dele
cation in Congress.
Senator and Mrs. CIapp were enter
tanned at a dinner last night by Mrs.
Long. Later in the evening Senator CIapp
gave an interesting lecture.
Lieut.. Commander W. :. Croslcy was
among these who entertained at a dinner
last night at the Army and Navy Club
preceding the regular Thursday night hop
at the clubhouse.
Mrs. Woodrow Wilson has accepted a
box for the tablesux and speciality dances
which win be given at Rauscher's Thurs
day evening. February Is, at 10 o'clock.
under the management of Mime. Dumba,
wife OF the Ambassador of Austria Hun
gary: Mrs. George Vanderbilt and Mrs
Edward Rowland. The proceeds will 20
to the Children's Welfare Station, a
branch of the Washington Diet Kitchen.
Mrs George Vanderbilt. 1872 X street IL
IN charge Of the tickets. for which she
will receive applications In writing
Mrs. Garrison. wife Of the Secretary Of
War. was the guest in honor of whom
Mrs. Scully. wife Of Representa- tive
Thomas J. Scully. OF New Jersey. enter
tanned at a beautiful pink and white
luncheon yesterday at the New Willard.
The guests. who included the wives OF
the New Jersey delegation in Congress.
were seated at a round table in the
Presidential suite. A centerpiece Of Kill
larney roses and white sweet peas adorn-
ed the table. and corsage bouquets of
pink sweet peas and roses were arranged
at each place.
Mrs. William Hughes. Mrs. J. Thompson
Baker. Mrs. Allan h. Walsh. Mrs. Eugene
F. Kinkead, Mrs. Walter Irving MCCOY,
Mrs Edward W. Townsend, Mrs John J.
EsGan. Mrs. James HamiIl. Mrs. Thomas
W. Stubblefield. Mrs. 7. ]. Ratigan and
Miss Scully. OF South Amboy, N J., the
house guest Of the hostess
Miss Mary Carter Graham. daughter OF
Assistant Attorney General and Mrs.
Samuel J. Graham, will spend the week
end with her parents at their residence.
1872 Connecticut avenue