The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-07-06
MONTPELIER
Circus Parade Attracted Many People
Onto Streets.

Onto Streets.
Miller Bros, and Arlington l0l Rancf
Wild West show arrived from Burlington
shortly after five o'clock this morning
a private car in which were Jess vii.
lard, champion pugilist of the world and
Mrs. Willard bringing up the rear OF a
train of "a cars. The usual throng Of
the curious watched the unloading OF the
wagons with one eye and kept the other
open for Willard, who however failed
to appear during the early hours. very
acceptable parade was given at 1890
O'Clock and the first of the two daily
performances of the "big show" was
given this afternoon. A pleasing fea-
ture of the show which called for con-
siderable comment was the excellent con-
dition of the horses, there being eight
carloads of the equines.
The Fourth of July 1915 in Montpel-
Ter, will be written down as one of the
most quiet in years. Sunday and Mon
day passing without any accident due
TO the Observance of the holiday and the
ices of a phyician were not needed in
pecially vigilant had practically nothing
to do. The regular police force was aug
mented by a number of special patrolmen
the might BEFORE" but had little diff
Guilty in keeping the small crowd of men
and boys within bounds. There were
one or two minor accidents reported be-
ing caused by fire crackers, but the serv-
ices of a physician was not needed in
any case.
Among local persons who passed the
Fourth at Lake Morey were Mr.. and Mrs
William H. McCaskill, Raymond Allen
and Dawley Gould.
The quarterly meeting of the state
board of pharmacy will be held next
Wednesday and Thursday, the l4th and
Is in the Senate chamber at the State
House for the purpose of conducting
examination of candidates.
The state board of education is hold |
ing meeting at the State House which |
will probably continue until tomorrow
evening. The board met last night with |
one member, Rev. A. w. Hewitt, who is |
in the west. absent. A great deal of
routine work is being accomplished by !
the board, necessitated by the many /
changes in the school laws.
John A. Norton of st. Adams who was 1
an official reporter at the last legislature,
is visiting in the city for a few days. |
Mr.. Norton has entirely recovered from a
serious illness.
Officer T. j. McAvoy resumed his du-
ties as day patrolmsn this morning, aft.
er two weeks vacation Chief Connol-
ly had several special police on duty
to-day 10 handle the crowd in the city
10 attend the circus.
Judge Z. NJ. Harvey and Mrs. Harvey
returned this morning from Winooski,
where they passed the Fourth with rel
stives.
In probate court yesterday. William A.
Herrick was appointed administrator Of
the estate Of Mildred V. Herrick late Of
this city.
Emery r. D1ival left this morning for
where he will superintend the
erection Of new building 20 be used in
with the tale mine. Mr.. Du-
val was formerly located at Mt. Airy.
~ C.. but has been visiting his dsugh.
Ier Mrs. David Spicer for several
months
Several members Of the Inter-city No {
iorcycle club made a trip 20 Claremont,
y. r.. and return yesterday. i being :
,ne Of the series Of trips which the club Z
plans 20 enjoy during the summer.
Among those who made the trp were '
Halle and Harley Ladue. Forrest G. {
7ruce. r. A. Reed and Michael Tavernis ?
u this city. Grin ". Hills returned 20
iav from q trip 70 Lake Memprhemagog
md the islands along Lake Champlain.
Miss Margaret Collins returned last
veninr 20 her home In Burlington. after
few DAYS visit with Miss Margaret
lack 81 North street
John r. Berry returned last evening
o Burlington. where he i employed In