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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-06-05
A Great Loss to Vermont.

The death of George H. Bickford. pres
| ident OF the Woodbury. Granite company,
| is distinct and irreparable loss to all
| Vermont, as well as to the great indus
! try with which he was so conspieuously
associated. We had occasion few
weeks ago to speak of the abundant
promise of his career, and what it meant
for our state to have a highly educated,
broad minded man of generous instincts
and wide sympathies and noble impulses
like Mr.. Biellford elect to demonstrate
the possibility of winning brilliant sue
cess in business in Vermont as well as
to show how easy it is to combine the
higher life with industry in our own
beloved commonwealth.
Though Mr. Bickford was cut off on
the very threshold of life and success in
his chosen work. it was given him as it
has been given to few men to lead the
younger generation toward a more ade
Guate and a grander appreciation of the
possibilities of life and service in our
own little. state. He held that patri-
otisIh demanded sacrifice in time of
peace as well as in the heat and turmoil
and crisis of armed strife. He held it
to be the duty of SONS of Vermont to
cling to our own state and help build
up its industries as well as increase the
fertility of its soil and develop its nat
ural resources and do missionary work
for the rural regions. if need be. But he
does not think all this a sacrifice. On
the contrary he had abundant and lively
faith in the future of Vermont as well as
the Vermont of the present. He demon
strated in and of himself that splendid
success can be won here provided the
individual is right. Higher manhood as
well as grander service were his slogans,
and while he would have helped to lead
the younger generation to still grauder
heights. he has well pointed out the way
and his works will follow him.-Burling-
ton News
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-06-05
Summer Schools for County Superin
tendents.

| Summer schools and conferences for
county superintendent, rural schoo
supervisors. and rural teachers are tC
be held during the summer session for
1914 at the state universities of Ala.
bama, Arkansas. Georgia, Louisiana
Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska. Wiscon.
sin, Wyoming, Tennessee and in several
other states; and at the state agricul-
tural college and state normals OF Kan
sas, Iowa, Ohio, Maryland, North Caro-
lima, South Carolina, North Dakota, Mis-
sissippi and in a considerable number
OF other states.
The idea of summer school for
county superintendent is comparative
ly new. Last year the state board of
education of Louisiana held one-week
summer school for parish superintend-
ents. The session was at the state uni
yersity at Baton Rouge, under the i'm
mediate direction of the state superin-
tendents of public instruction and the
state supervision of rural schools In adj
dition to the parish superintendent. all
assistant superintendent were present,
and also the teachers OF agriculture in
the 2S agricultural high schools of the
state, These teachers have charge of
the boys agricultural clubs in their
counties. There were also present the
teachers of domestic science in the same
schools. who were required to supervise
the girls canning clubs in their
respective counties in addition to
their high school work A feature
of the summer school was the i'm
strtction given in rural education by
the state rural school supervisor, and
by the state agent in charge of agricul-
tural club work. A representative of
the Jeanes fund, part of which is ex-
pended in the state for negro education,
discussed the problem of negro educa-
tion; and a specialist in rural education
from the United States bureau of educa
ton presented some OF the phases of
rural supervision in its broader as
poets.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-06-05
MIDDLESEX

Miss Eunice George of Shady Rill Ii
visiting her aunt, Mrs. F. B. Miles.
Mrs. L. ]. Russell went Thursday Il
Waitsfield to visit her sister, Mrs. H
Russell, who is seriously i'll.
William Hickory returned Tuesday
from visit to Henry Green and family
in Waitsfeld.
Miss Carrie NJ. Bean, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Edgar Bean, and Joseph Hood
of Londonderry, n. H., were married in
Montpelier Wednesday by Rev. S. F
Bloomfield.
Mr.. Sweet of Montpelier seminary will
preach at the Methodist church next
Sunday. Mr.. Sweet is to be successor
to A. 7. Freeman as pastor during the
remainder of the year.
Raymond Ward, who has finished his
course at the Albany Business college,
is spending a few weeks at home.
Mrs. Lizzie Pierce of Waitsfield is Wis
ling her daughter, Mrs. Luther Chan
dler, and family.
Mrs. Daniel Wellington of Fitchburg,
Mass, is visiting her mother, Madam
Newhall.
Miss ]. f. Goodenough goes Saturday
to Roxbury, Mass, where she will at
tend the graduating exercises of her
niece, Miss Charlotte Holden.
Cranberry Corners" was presented to
a full house Wednesday evening by
members of the Glee and Social club.
The cast seemed to have been we'll as
stoned each having a part well adapted
to his ability, to which is due good
part of the success of the entertain
rent Between the acts, music was fur.
nished by Z. E. Densmore and daughter,
which was greatly enjoyed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-06-05

The various clubs of the Twin State
league are making Preparations for the
opening of the league, which will take
place within couple of weeks. This
season the league viii uncover a brand
of baseball that will rival that of for
mer years. Already many of the teams
have their talent signed up. which in
Guides most of the stellar talent OF the
eastern colleges that permit summer
ball.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-06-05
OUR ROSE GARDEN AND HOW WE
MADE IT
A. HYATT vERRILL

We had always longed for a rose gar
den, and when at last we had a home il
the suburbs our long cherished hopei
were realized,
The space selected for our roses was
spaded very deeply, and the earth was
thoroughly mixed with quantities o.
well-rotted horse manure in the pro
portion OF one part of manure to fom
parts of soil, for the ground can scarce
ly be made too rich for roses.
Our garden was ready in the spring
and as soon as the ground was dry and
before the buds started to swell we set
out dormant plants from the nursery
and little later added growing ported
roses well covered with buds
Careful Planting Half the Battle.
We cut back the tops of the dormant
plants about one third, retaining the
strongest branches sand cutting still
more on the weak ones, taking care to
always make the cuts Just above a bud.
We also examined the roots and cut off
all bruised or broken parts. The holes
for the plants were dug deeper than re-
quired for the roots, and in the bottom
of each we placed large trowelful of
bonemeal, stirred into the earth. In set
ting the plants we placed them about an
inch deeper than they had grown in the
nursery. When a grated plant was
seen we were careful to have the joint
of the graft at least three inches be-
meath the surface to prevent suckers
from below the graft sprouting up
through the soil.
We found that a great deal depends
upon proper pruning. Varieties that
bloom on new stalks which grow from
the roots should have the strongest
canes cut back about half their length
as soon as through blooming in June. In
this way an abundance of new growth
viii form, which will bloom later in
the summer.
Varieties that form new growth from
the tops should have all old, dead wood
cut out in the spring. During the sum
mer they will have more blossoms and
will be stronger if the best branches
are cut back one-half after they have
lowered.
At first we used only hardy varieties,
for everyone told us we could not keep
the tea roses over. We now have many
of these delicate varieties and have
found that with little care and trou-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-06-05

The Dartmouth track team retains
many OF the point winners in the New
England intercollegiate. In addition,
Coach Hillman will have at hand many
promising freshmen.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-06-05

Nate Cartmell, the old Penn runner,
will go abroad again this summer to
compete in sprints. He will be accom-
panied by Jim Patterson, the national
intercollegiate 10O-yard champion.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-06-05

Strand. who has been with the Braves
for two years, has yet to win his first
game. Stallings uses him after games
have been hopelessly lost or as an ex-
pertinent after games have been Won
Strand is a fair pitcher.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-06-05

English hackers are asking for nine
to five odds on the international matches
TO be played between England and
AMERICA the latter part of this month.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-06-05
Bile they do lust as we'll as the hard,

BE they do just as well as the hardy
kinds.
Tea roses planted out in the spring
viii do well all summer and may be
taken in the house during the winter or
may be kept out on doors with some
slight protection.
copyright 1914. by Morse International
Agency. All right reserved
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-04-01
A SUCCESSFUL INSTITUTE.
Institute This Year Had an Enroll.
ment of 100, and Was One of
the Most Successful Ever
Held.

County Superintendent Miller has
reason to feel proud over the sue
cessful Winneshiek County teachers
institute held at Marsh's hall last
week. The total attendance was 100,
and one of the largest ever held.
The greatest interest was shown by
the teachers.
One feature of great interest was
the Rag Doll Test. The idea carried
out was testing corn. A certain size
cloth was used, and ten spaces mark
ed off on it, on which were placed
six kernels of corn. They were
wrapped up Monday and opened on
| Friday. The idea was to test the
corn to see if it was good seed. The
ress Its were excellent. The corn
was taken at random from a crib.
LIE teachers took the testers home
with them and will explain the prin-
ciple to the children. % corn trays
were made in the Manual training
department, and they will be used in
| judging corn at exhibitions. The
trays will be used in schools through
out the county, and the students will
use them as patterns to make more.
! The teachers also made a bench,
three feet high, " feet wide and
four feet long, which was a beauty.
The blue print from which it was
made was sent from Ames.
On Friday afternoon thirty-five
school directors were in attendance
when the rag doll testers were open
ed, and they were greatly pleased
with the tests. After the corn eXhi-
bition Profs. Hoffman and Farr gave
a talk to the directors, explaining to
them the new subjects and how they
can be taught in the schools.
1t was one of the greatest insti-
tutes ever held here, and Supt. Miller
is to be congratulated on the sue
cessful outcome.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-04-01
l.. o. Reed Sells Out.

L. o. Reed. Decorah's well known
liveryman, sold his barn and equip
ment last week to j. d. Layton, OF
Elkader. The latter purchased ii
for his son, and while he was max
ing the deal here, the son closed a
deal for a shoe store in a city near
Davenport, and consequently was un-
able to take over the livery business
AS result Mr.. Layton will now sell
the business at auction, and has adj
,vertised the sale to take place on
April 4th. Mr.. Reed is undecided as
to his future, but whatever he UNI
dertakes, he has hundreds of loyal
DEBORAH friends who will wish him
well in a new undertaking. 1t is to
be hoped that he and his estimable
family will remain in DEBORAH.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-04-01


w. E. Warren, Rock Island
Trainmaster of Cedar Rapids, was a
DEBORAH visitor Friday. "
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Lomen ar
rived home Saturday from their
honeymoon trip to the twin cities.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. H. Stewart
went to Charles City this morning
for days visit with friends.
Ralph Pomeroy, of Soldiers
Grove, Wis, is a guest at the home
OF Mr.. and Mrs. H. NJ. Cummings.
q Mrs. G. Heuser went to Spillviile
this morning for several days visit
With her sister, Mrs. j. II. Haug.
Miss Alice Fjelstul returned t.
Ridgeway this morning after a cou-
PIE of days shopping in Decorah
Miss Cecilia Walsh returned t.
Cedar Rapids, this morning after
several weeks nursing at the T. Sc
version home in Canoe township.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. II. Kneeskern
returned to Castalia this morning If
ter couple of days visit with hel
sister, Mrs. p Allen.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. Newman. OF
Rosendale, Mo-, arrived Wednesday
on visit to the latter's mother, Mrs.
W. p. Rima.
To-day is the day to look out for
tempting looking pocket books with
strings. attached, and fine new spring
lids lying on the sidewalks, with
good hard bricks under them.
&C. E. Gierhart, of the Kleanall
Suitatorium departed for his home
at Anamosa Saturday, suffering from
a severe attack of pneumonia The
latest reports are that he is improv-
ing some.
George Bernatz, Mrs. L. A.
Marsh and Will Bernatz went to
Waucoma this morning to attend the
funeral of their sister and aunt,
Mrs. Toombly.
MISS Wlnnlfred Chlnn cOnclud-
ed her two weeks visit with Mrs
Elizabeth Chinn and departed this
morning for Usage, where she ex-
poets to make her home.
People who like good films but
don't care to be held up to see
them are finding that the Empire
Theatre is furnishing two and three
features per week which are better
than most of the high priced" stuff
and they are shown at regular pri-
ces. Watch the big poster in the
window of the Winneshiek Hotel and
follow the crowds on our feature
nights.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-04-01
Minnesota Editor Here.

Editor H. w. Haislet, of the But
terfield Advocate, Joined his wife
mere Saturday on a visit to her moth
er, Mrs. 6. j. Frazer. Mr.. Haislet is
the oldest newspaper man in point
of service in his county, and is can
didate for the Minnesota Legislature,
on the Democratic ticket. He was
candidate two years ago and was
only defeated by f13 votes. He has
sold his paper at Butterfield and has
purchased paper at st. James,
Mimi. He returned home yesterday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-04-01
Judge Springer OverruIes Motion.

In a motion for new trial
brought by contractor Green of al
bert Lea, in the case of Mcdonald VS..
Green, which was tried at the last
term of court, Judge Springer over
ruled the motion last week. McDon-
aid was hurt in a cave in of the water
mains on the west side last year
while in the employ of Contractor
Green. A jury awarded him $4,000
at the last term of court in Decorah.
Mr. Mcdonald was represented by
Atty. +. r. Acres. ~ aU4
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-04-01
POnuIar Young Doctor MarrieS.

DR.. S. P. Dahl has been receiving
the congratulations of many Decor
all friends today. The doctor arriy-
ed home last night, bringing Mrs
Dahl with him. He was married on
Monday in Des Moines to Miss limo
Zachary, of that city, a popular uni
versity student of Drake college. Rev
Medbury, chaplain of the university
performed the ceremony. DR.. Dahl
has been practicing in DEBORAH
since last October and is leading
young physician. Since coming here
he has made numerous friends, and
his bride will be welcomed to our
social circles. The Public Opinion
joins his many friends in congratula-
tons and best wishes.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-04-01
A Prolonged Trial.

\ A trial that has been attracting
poSs of attention is now on before
Justice Peter Whalen. Last We'd
nesday evening G. Gigstad, a Luther
college student was assaulted by F.
e. Sickmeyer, and the latter was ia
ken before Justice Barthell by
Sheriff Fleming, and Sickmeyer was
fined $50 and costs. On Friday he
was re-arrested on the charge of as
ssault with intent to commit great
Bodily injury. A change of venue
was taken before Justice Whalen,
and the case has been in progress
since Saturday. Atty. E. R. Acres is
representing Sickmeyer and county
attorney Houck is prosecuting.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-04-01
inStallS HearSe.

Henry Kornmeyer, the Washing
ton street liveryman, has installed a
new hearse in his livery. He has al
so purchased beautiful new team,
which will be used on it. Mr.. Korn-
meyer has one of the most up-to-
date liveries in this section, ami is
enjoying a fine business.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-04-01
Will Serve LuncheOnS,

The Sugar Bowl Candy Store have
made arrangements, whereby they
will serve luncheons in the future.
Beginning Saturday they will serve
from eleven O'Clock a. m. tempting
luncheon of sandwiches, etc, coffee,
tea, milk and cocoa. In the after
moons they will serve tea and cocoa
for the ladies. They will also cater
to theatre parties, serving tempting
lunches.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-04-01
CHECKERS" SATURDAY.

The Princess expects to break all
past house records this week Satur-
day when Kirk La Shelle's big rae
ing play Checkers" will be shown.
The film is in five reels, with 225
novel scenes. Those from the coun-
try will have an opportunity of see
ing these great pictures as a matinee
is given from 1880 to $500.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-04-01
LOCAL ITEMS.

Miss Laura Dahl was over from
Calmar Saturday for days visit.
Mrs. L. l.. Mali went to Ridge
way Monday for a weeks visit with
her parents. yA
Rev. G. S. Lakeland is enjoying
a visit from his brother J. r.. of On
tario, Canada.
Mrs. NJ. H. Montgomery went to
Chicago yesterday for short visit
with her sister.
-Messrs. Ole Ode and Hans San
dagger were over from Calmar Satur-
day, on business.
Mrs. w. Teskey returned to
Granada, Mimi. Thursday after a
visit with her sisters.
Mrs. G.. H. Bake returned to
Ridgeway yesterday after couple Of
days visit in DEBORAH.
Mrs. NJ c. Steyer went to Eliza
der yesterday, called by the death of
her DTOIueT, JO Ldlllm
Miss Elizabeth Kjome went to
Lester Prairie, Mimi. Friday to teach
school for a short time.
-Chas. Aihlar came up from
Freeport, Ill. yesterday for several
days visit with relatives.
Mrs. Johnst Mcintosh and child
rem went to Castalia Monday for a
weeks visit with relatives.
Mrs. S. r. Ringoen and daugh-
ter came down trom Ridgeway for a
short visit with home folks.
Mrs. C. l.. Topliff and Mrs
Frank Headington went to Dubuque
Monday for few days visit.
MIR. and Mrs. John Seekatz are
rejoicing over the arrival of fine
baby boy, born Friday morning.
Miss Mary Elwick went to Mar
BILE Rock, Iowa last Thursday for
several weeks visit with relatives.
Mrs. 10 Krafteck returned to
Waterloo Thursday after visit with
her mother, Mrs. Eber Christopher.
Miss Myrtle Engbretson arrived
home from Freeport, ILL., Monday for
an extended visit with home folks.
Mrs. Mathilda Larson went to
Madison, Wis. Monday having re-
ceived word that her mother is i'll.
Of pritT
s. ID. concluded her visit with her
sister, Mrs. Aim, and departed yes
terday for Usage.
Mrs. Thos. Norton went to Cres-
co Thursday for visit with her
mother, Mrs. VIM. Farrell, who is
sick.
Miss Ruth Siihring arrived home
from Wellman, Iowa Saturday to
spend Easter vacation with her par
ents. tttr
Peter and Sigurd Hanson arriv-
ed home Wednesday from studies at
Ames college, for the spring vaca-
ton.
IS. Rogue returned to Albert Lea,
MINI. after several days visit with
his parents, Prof and Mrs. l.. S.
Rogue.
Mrs. Laura Thompson of Clear
Lake, s. d. arrived Thursday for a
visit at the home of her son, Prof. T.
e. Thompson.
Mrs George Bernatz and daugh-
ter Evelyn came up from Eldorado
Monday for a short visit with rela-
tives and friends.
Misses Carrie and Mae Hauber
returned to Ridgeway Monday after
a weeks visit with friends in Decor
ah and Clay HILL
Mr.. and Mrs. C. Haakenson re-
turned to Ridgeway Monday after an
over Sunday visit with their daugh-
ter, Mrs. Leonard Olson.
Arthur Wick and Miss Alice
Rowe returned to Minneapolis Fri
day after a weeks visit with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. T. T. Wick.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-04-01

hluSeWdy saturday TOT an over sun
day visit with her son, Clarence and
wife.
Miss Sarah Hendrickson went
to Hanlontown, Iowa Saturday for a
visit with her brother, Hendrick Hen
Erickson.
Mrs. Robert Vickrey and daugh-
ter went to Spencer Saturday for a
visit with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
W. r. Lyons.
Russell Baker arrived home
Saturday from Davenport where he
visited his sister, Mrs. VIM. Water
mann few days.
Abe Daniels returned home to
Missouri Valley Saturday, after being
here in attendance at the funeral of
his brother Theodore.
E. r. Jahr departed for Bemidji,
Mimi. Monday where he expects TO
live in the future. Mrs. Jahr leaves
in couple of weeks.
Mrs. D. S. Coughlin and Mrs. L..
S. Coughlin and son Jewell went to
Independence Saturday for a visit
with their son and husband, L. S.
Coughlin.
Mrs. ID. H. Hill and baby daugh-
ter went to Cedar Rapids Thursday
for visit with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Peters. Her mother has
been quite ill.
Mrs. Jacob Anderson arrived
home yesterday from Manfred, n. D.
where she has been spending the past
six months visiting her daughter,
Mrs. Roy Adams.
Mrs. G. Guttormson, Mrs. B. c..
Guttormson, and Mrs. Oscar Quail
ley returned to Ridgeway Monday
after an over Sunday visit with Mr..
and Mrs. John Vine.
Miss Nancy Bailey arrived home
Monday after couple of weeks Wis
lit with Miss Lillian Winter of Evan
ston, ILL., and with Mr.. and Mrs. L.
M. Stoddard of Decatur, Ill.
Mrs. N l.. Watt and son Harold
Iof Randaila went to Hawkeye on
Thursday after visit with her sis
ter, Mrs. G. II. Hathaway, who ac-
companied her to Hawkeye.
Mrs. n. r. Croft and Miss Will
ma Monroe arrived home yester-
day after a three weeks visit with
Mr.. and Mrs. Theo. Bailey. The lat
ter, and son Charles, came with
them.
-Knute Hamre, a brother of
Messrs. Lars and Jacob Hamre, of
this city, who has been working on
a farm in Madison Twp. departed
Monday for Canada, where he has
position.
Miss Josie Egeland departed for
her home in Wheeler, Wis on Mon
day after a five weeks visit with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. o. P. Ege-
land, stopping enroute for a visit
with her aunt in Mortified, Mimi.
Mrs. H. G. Leikvold returned to
Sioux Rapid, S. d. Saturday after a
couple of weeks visit with her faith
er, Mr.. S. o. Sheggrud. Another
daughter, Mrs. T. Hauge of Lanes
boro, Mimi. returned to her home
on Monday.
Mrs. H. NJ. MacReynolds arriv-
ed home Thursday from a couple of
weeks visit with relatives in Bosco-
bel, Wis. She departed for Mime
apolis Monday night, to visit her
daughter, Mrs. Catlin, whose little
daughter is i'll.
Miss Katherine McShane came
down from Austin Friday to join her
mother, Mrs. M. McShane and cousin,
Mrs. Mayme Healy of Pukwana, S. D.
in visit at the home of her aunt,
Mrs. Pat Hogan, all returning to
Austin on Saturday.
Don't be disappointed if you
can't see the big show tonight. There
is another at the Empire and it only
costs you ten cents. A Thanhouser
feature tonight THE Dancer" full
of pretty girls and swell dancing, and
you can see it all before the big show
raplc topipht < and 10p
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-04-01
n. T.. Teachers Meeting.

County Supt. Miller and city gu
perintendent of schools, Mrs. Eva M
Fleming will go to Cedar Rapids to
morrow to attend meeting of the
southeastern Iowa Teachers Asso.
citation, in session there Thursday
Friday and Saturday i.