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News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1915-01-13
STOWE WOODSMEN CLASH
Dispute by Well-known Lumber Dealers the
Cause Of Trouble Among Employees

Notwithstanding the fact that the re
cent thaw has caused a lull in the lumber
business in this section, there was "some-
thing doing" in the vicinity Of "The
Ranch, well known lumber section in
Stowe, last Saturday and according to
reports from the scene of action the at
fair was staged and enacted in manner
that would furnish much excellent mate
rial for wild west picture for the
movies" AS the result of an attack
upon Wayne T. Burt, OF the c. E. & F. O.
Burt Lumber Company. and several of
their men by gang from the force em-
ployed by H. E. Shaw, Morris Horner,
Bert Horner, Aaron Horner, William
Horner and George Burnor were brought
to Morrisville Monday night by Sheriff
Geo. E. Towne, and at hearing before
Justice D. A. LaFountain were bound
over to the June term of County Court,
charged with assault with intent to kill.
The trouble grew out of dispute be-
tween the Burts and Mr.. Shaw over the
ownership OF lumber lot in the vicinity
of The Ranch, and the final disposi-
tion of the question Of who is the real
owner, is said to involve several thous-
ands of dollars.
The men employed by Mr.. Shaw went
to the lot Saturday and found Several
teams from Burt's mill and ready for
the return trip. Wayne Burt's team was
the last to load and it is alleged the men
under arrest attacked and threatened
him and the others md cut the binders
from their loads and started their oxen
down the hill and finally drove the men
from the lot.
Mr.. Shaw was in Morrisville at the
time of the hearing and furnished bail
for the men in the sum of $500 each.
Mr. Shaw's attorneys insisted that the
Burt employees mixed up in the affair be
also arrested and warrants have been
issued and several more arrests will be
made soon.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1915-01-13
Death of Mrs. o. p. Foster

Mrs. o. P. Foster, who had been in
failing health for number of years and
whose condition has been considered Sc
rious since Christmas day, died at hon
home on Union street last Thursday
evening at about $3.50 O'Clock. Death
was due to Bright's disease and compi-
cations.
Orrlla Peck was one of large family
of children of Barney and Cynthia Bug
bee Peck and was born in Woicott 81
years ago the 9th day of next April.
About Is years ago she was united in
marriage to Drury L. Nelson of Mont
pelier and for several years they resid ed
in Mid5lesex, Wolcott and Hardwick
| To this union were born five children
two sens, George A. and Charles p,
dying in childhood The surviving chill
dren are Mrs. f. A. Clark of this village
Mrs. Otis Alden of Montpelier and Henry
E. Nelson OF MADEIRA, Cal. Mr.. Nelson
died in 1862. About 46 years ago the de-
ceased was married to William Foster of
Hardwick, who died many years ago.
To this union twins were born, Effie Es-
tella, who died about 20 years ago, aged
25 years, and Alva w. Foster of Wolcott,
who survives.
Besides the children above mentioned
the deceased is survived by two sisters,
Mrs. Alonzo Jennings of Worcester,
Mass, Mrs. VIM. Lawson of st. Johns
bury and brother, William Peck, of
Montpelier. Another sister, Mrs. Mad ora
Wood ward, of Wolcott died few weeks
ago.
Mrs. Foster had resided In Morrsville
for about twenty-five years and during
her long residence here had endeared
herself to wide circle of friends. She
was a woman of strong traits of charact-
er and possessed of a genial, pleasing per-
sonality she easily made and retained
friends. She was very fond of books and
was also well informed on current events
and an interesting coaversationalist.
The funeral was held from her late
home Sunday afternoon at one o'clock,
Rev. w. L. Best of the NJ. E. chu rch of
iciating. Interment was in Fairmount
cemetery beside the remains of Mr.. Mel
son and children. L. E. Goodrich of B.
j. Kelley &c Co. had charge of the funeral
Among the very large floral offerings
were the Neutrality-suspicious. of white
and green from the children; white car
nations, NJ. p. Cutting; white narcissus,
Misses Bugbee; pink carnations, Mis-. |
Alonzo Jennings and family; pink and |
white carnations, Mr.. and Mrs. Chaun-
cey Alden; lavender chrysanthemums,
DIR. and Mrs. A. j. Valleau and Mr.. and
S. A. Fife; pink and white carnations,
Mrs. Harriet Ide and sons; white carna-
tions and narcissus, Mrs. William wom-
bell aud Miss Nan Wombell; crushed
roses and violets. Mrs. C. Ii. .Slocum and
Miss Lou Slocum.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1915-01-13
Lamoille Grange Officers

Last Thursday Lamoille Grange held
an all day meeting. There was a large
attendance and the recently elected offl-
GERS were installed by Past State Master
Smith, assisted by Mrs. Smith. The Of
6cers are as follows:-M aster, Chauncey
B. Story; Overseer, H. S. Turner; Lee
turer, Mrs. Harrison Dodge; Secretary,
E. G Sherwin; Treasurer, L. S. Small;
Steward, |. N. LeBaron; Chaplain, Mrs.
Permeia Boynton; Ceres, Mrs. c. B.
Story; Pomona, Mrs. H. S. Turner;
Flora, Mrs. William Stephen; Gatekeeper,
w. S. Daniels; Lady Assistant Steward,
Miss Jennie Towle; Assistant Steward,
Harold Ryder.
An oyster dinner was served by the
members and the meeting was one of the
most enjoyable of the winter season.
The next evening meeting will be Friday
evening, Jan. is, when the first and sec
ond degrees will be exempli6ed.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1915-01-13
BUSINESS NOTICES.

RAW FURs WANTED at the highest market
price. CARROLL G. MuDGRrT Cady'. Falls.
WANTED = Calves, Cheap Cows and Bulls,
also Good Farms for sale. Telephone Iz4.3I)
JOHN MINER, Hyde Park.
FoR Sabine green Stove Wood at Nor
ristown Corners. would like to buy few loads
Of stable fertilizer NJ. w. CARLroN
FoR SALE = pair medium weight Traverse
Sleds, nearly new; two-seated Sleigh; / Spring
Travsse Sleigh, practically new. Win make price
low. c. S. PAGE, Hyde Park
ATTENTION FARnERsl We are in the mar
ket for 10000 feet Eastwood Logs. Sound logs
without regard to color will be. accepted. We also
want TO buy three or four pair Sseers-yearlings
or two years old. p. ID. PIKE & SON, Stowe
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1915-01-13
Buy in MorrisVille !!

Where your money home help build up this
munity
Where the goods easily exchanged not satisfactory
Where make actua comparisons and select from
fiety of styles and sizes
Where you will receive them in good condition
Where you have freight express charges to pay
Where you get the best quality of goods right prices
Nou great deal of Mousve. and you
START repay them by buying home.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1915-01-13
Masonic Annual Meeting

The annual meeting of the Thirteenth
Masonic District will be held at Morris.
vile. Wednesday, Jan 27. NJ. W., Chas.
H. Darling. Grand Master; r. W., Henry
H. Ross; Grand Secretary, W. Archie S.
Hartman, Grand Lecturer, and other
Grand Lodge officers are expected to be
present. The program will begin at 2
O'Clock p. m., and a banquet will be
served at 6 o'clock %. m.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1915-01-13
Will Address Woman's Club

Prof. r. G. Reynolds will address the
Woman's Club at its next meeting, Jan.
Is, giving at that time an "Apprecia-
tion OF Lincoln" Prof. Reynolds has
made sympathetic study of the charac.
ter of that great man and will be sure
to have a message worth hearing. A
cordial invitation is extended to all
friends of the Club to attend.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1915-01-13
N. E. o. p. Installation

The installation of officers of Lamoille
Lodge, N. K. o. P, will be held next
Tuesday evening. District Deputy Mrs.
Agnes LaValley of Hardwick will be
present and act as installing officer. She
will be assisted in the work of installa-
tion by other Grand Lodge officers.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1915-01-13
Special Notice.

ANY boy or girl who prefers Sled to
a pair of Skates can have the same. rhe
Sled is now on display at the store of NJ.
B. White & Co. A good one can be Sc
cured with ten points and frst.class
one for twenty points.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1915-01-13
The Big Chance

o. NJ Waterman's annual Cleanup
Sale starts tomorrow and according to
past performances, as we'll as present
promises, it looks like the big saving op-
portunity of the season for purchases of
mems and boys clothing. For part;cu-
lars see his adv of page of this issue.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1915-01-13
VOL. XXXIV. NO. Is

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Renew at once so as to receive
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Notice

The Board of Civil Authority of Nor
ristown is hereby notified to meet at the
Town Clerks Office in Morrisville. Fri.
day, January 20, 1915, at 10 o'clock /.
m, to abate taxes And the Town Aud
itors will meet January 21, 1915, to set
tie the accounts of the Town Officers for
the past year.
Per order of the Selectmen.
Attest:-A. A. NILES, Town Clerk.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1915-01-13
HYDE Park Banks

The annual meeting of the banks at
Hyde Park held Tuesday elected these
directors and oficers:-
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1915-01-13

The ladies of the Universalist church
will serve pea soup supper on Thurs
day of this week. All come and bring
your friends.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1915-01-13
I.amoIlie County National Bank

Directors, c. S. Page, H. NJ. McFar-
land, H. f. Brigham, Levi Smile, l. L.
Pearl. II A. Noyes. r. S. Page. The or
ganization is: c. S. Page, President,
Fl. ii. Mcfarland. r. S. Page, Vice Presi-
dents; H. A Noyes, Cashier; Miss Blaneh
Brigham, Teller; Thos. Finnegan, Book
keeper: Miss Grace Strong. Clerk.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1915-01-13

~ NOW, pay your subscription !
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LamuiIle County Savings Bank

Directors, c S. Page, H. M. McFar.
,aad. 5. A. Fife. A. A. Pike, r. W. Hull
burd. r S. Page, D. II. Scribner, F. r.
Child. The organization is: c. S. Page,
President; II. NJ Mcfarland, r. S. Page.
Vice Presidents; F. M. Culver, Treas,
Page uford, Teller; Miss Frances Noble,
Mrs. z. NJ. Culver, Clerks; Miss Carolyn
Smith, Stenographer. F. r. Child of
Motrisville is the new member of the
board Of Directors. that body being in
creased to eight members.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1915-07-29
WILSON, AMERICAN, FACES
SERIOUS CHARGES In GERMANY

WASHINGTON, July 28.-Harry L.
Wilson OF Portland. Ore, recently a
clerk in the American consulate at
Berlin and now under arrest there,
faces charges that are considered ex-
tremely serious by state department
officials.
Wilson ostensibly was detained at
the Danish border for attempting to
leave Germany without passport.
The real complaint against him. how
ever, according to information for
warded to Washington, is that he aid
ed British subject in obtainihg "a
passport, asserting that he nueN the
applicant to be an American citizen.
Ambassador Gerard reported the
case about two weeks ago. Whether
Wilson had left Berlin before that
time has not been revealed.
Unlike diplomatic representatives,
consular agents are extended no i'm,
munities or exemption from prosecu.
tion for offenses committed in an,
other country. If Wilson's offense
should be proven as charged, it would
constitute reasonable act. The Ger.
man government is under no obliga-
ton to grant leniency In such cases,
but could do so upon a request from
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1915-07-29
UNITED STATES RECEIVES FULL
REPORT ON SINKING OF LEELANAW

-. WASHINGTON, July 28.-With the
receipt late today of practically COM
,plete report OF the torpedoing of the
American steamer Leelanaw by a
German submarine, state department
officials began the preparation of a
note to Germany requesting the pay
ment of damages on the ground that
the Prussian-American treaty of 1928
had been violated.
A report from American Consul Den
nison at Dundee, Scotland, brought to
light the fact that the captain of the
Leelanaw attempted to escape but sub
mitted to visit and search after warn.
ing shots were fired. The right to
escape, officials declared, is conceded
by international law, only repeated at
tempts to evade capture or forcible
resistance being regarded as affecting
the case.
Unofficial reports that the German
submarine commander was unwilling
to jettison the cargo of the Leelanaw
and to allow her to proceed as the
treaty of 1928 provides, cleared up the
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1915-07-29
BIG CROWD AT ANNUAL PICNIC

to create the impression that eX-
travagance runs riot throughout pub
lie affairs in Montana. but thanks to
the sanity of the people of this state,
thanks to the love of truth which i'm
pels them to learn things for them
selves, 1t has been the experience of
the past that self-seekers of this kind
travel but a short distance on their
Misrepresentation. AS an example of
this kind of constitutional aversion to
solid facts, may be cited the resolu-
tions which are now going the rounds
of the partisan press, which, l believe.
were started by a small group of po-
litical malcOntents who even now are
trying to get ready for the 1916 cam
paign.
"These resolutions seek to create
the belief that Montana has sold all
it's state lands. How far removed from
the truth this is, may be appreciated
when l tell you that, despite the fact
that Montana has builded the finest
state capitol in the entire northwest,
despite the fact that we have the best
university and the best agricultural col
lege of any state Of twice the popula
tion of Montana, despite the fact that
our public school system ranks second
to none in the nation-despite all Of
these facts, less than one-eighth of
the state lands of Montana has been
sold, and out Of the proceeds Of those
sales the state of Montana now has
over twelve million dollars drawing
interest
About Montana Taxes.
"These same resolutions would have
you believe that taxes in Montana are
higher than elsewhere and that this
state has more employees on it's pay
roll than other northwestern states.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1915-07-29
THREE CONTEST CASES ARE FILED
Monday Saw That Number Of New
Gases Brought in the lo-
cal Land Office.

ln the local United States landOffice
Monday three contest cases were
filed.
John Hongen of Roy has filed con-
test against the homestead entry of
Samuel w. OBrien the land being To-
Gated in Sec. 4, TIP. II NJ, r. % +.
Failure to establish residence and
abandonment is the charge.
Jet Weeks of Melstone. has brought
contest against the homestead entry
of Henry Lan1ers address unlsnow n.
The land is located in Sec. %. TIP. u
~. r 2S r. Abandonment il charged.
L., the th'r., case Upenon Rowan
cCI.'ests the entry of Joe Paul q. Gilt
Edge, alleging the entry VAS made for
another person, and alienation OF
rights.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1915-07-29
BIG
CLIPS ARE SOLD
STRESENGER BUYS THE TElGEN,
HILL & BERG, HAMILTON AND
TWO OTHER CLIPS.
PRICES ARE NOT MADE PUBLIC

number OF large wool sales were
closed up yesterday when Jack Stres
senger, for jeremiah Williams & com
pany of Boston, purchased about l0O,
900, pounds Of Fergus county fleece.
The prices paid are private, not being
given for publication.
Those selling and the poundage fol
low: Mons Teigen, $4,000; Hill &
Berg. $4,000; John Houtron, $4,000; J.
p. Miliger, 10000, and G. r. Hamilton,
10000.
The Fergus Bros. clips have not
been sold, but outside of this, most of
the clips of the county have been
pretty well cleaned up. There are.
however, some other smaller clips yet
unsOld.
Mr.. Stressenger states that he Is
about through here and will leave in
a few days.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1915-07-29
COURT ADJ0URNS
TILL AUGUST 80
JUDGE ROY {. AYERS DOES NOT
EXPECT TO BE ON BENCH
FOR A MONTH.
SHEEP STEALING CASE IS HEARD

Judge Roy e. Ayers announced yes
terday that court would stand ad-
journed until August 30, and unless
something unforeseen at this time
arises he will not be at the court
house again to transact business until
that date The Judge will spend some
of the time on his ranch.
Along in September the jury will
be recalled and the trial Of cases will
begin.
Worthless Check Case.
A young man named Sharp Is in
the county Jail on misdemeanor
charge, it being alleged that he
cashed some worthless checks for
small amounts. The arrest was made
by Deputy Sheriff Slocum.
For Stealing Sheep.
County Attorney Frank Wright went
to Grass Range yesterday to represent
the state in the preliminary hearing
of man named Nelson, and his hired
man. charged with the theft of sheep.
It is alleged that they ran into a band
Of sheep, and attempted to steal some.
Later on a search warrant was issued
and some sheep pelts were found on
their place. The men deny any guilt
and the hearing will determine wheth-
er or not they will be bound over to
the district court for trial The sheep
alleged to have been stolen were
owned by Dengle Bros.
A Larceny Case.
Jack Owens, who came here recent
ly from Washington, and r. +. Glib.
bons, were arrested yesterday by the
local officers on a larceny charge. A
Chinaman arrived in the city the pre-
ceding day and alleged that team in
Owens possession was his property.
A Serious Case.
Mrs. Crerar, who resides some three
miles from tcWn, appeared uOoa ci
tation basel upon the petition o
George Berry, probation officer, tt
show cause WHY her three bo.s apct
6, 10 and IL years respectively. should
not be dec.arel neglected children aat
taken from her The mother declined
to testify. but tie statements os 'ht
boys was sufficient and Judge Ayers
committed the boys to the state bu
reau. They are now in the custody
of Mr.. Berry.
Brooks Will Admitted.
The will of the late John Brooks
was admitted to probate. There have
been rumors of contest to be started
in connection with this matter bu
nothing of the kind was heard of
Peter P. Halpin was appointed admin
istrator, his bond being fixed at $40,
900.
Two Divorces.
Mrs. Elizabeth Horrigan was grant
ed divorce from Charles c. Horri
gan on the ground of cruel treatment
The plaintiff was awarded the Gus
,, tody of the three children and allow
ed $50 a month alimony. The parties
were married at Ottumwa. Ia, in 1903
In the case of F. A. Stephenson
against Ella Stephenson, divorce wa
granted on the ground of adultery. Th'
parties were married in this city II
1913.
! Testimony was taken on a proceed
t ing supplemental to execution in thu
case of H. v. Dedricks against B.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1915-07-29

doubts here on this point. The mate
rial necessary for the presentation
of claim similar to that made in the
case of the William p. Frye, was there
fore practically ready for considera-
tion tonight.
The complete report of Consul Den
nison, dated today, was as follows:
'Leelanaw's crew here. All safe.
Sail Saturday on st. Paul. Master
under oath states sighted German sub
marine July 25, 60 miles north of Ork-
neys. Endeavored to escape. Fired
on at distance of two miles, shot fall
ing shot. Hove to and stopped. Sub
marine signalled for ships papers,
which were sent. After examining
them, submarine signalled abandon
ship. Ample time given crew to leave
ship. Five shots then fired at Leela
nav without effect, followed by tor
pedo. Crew then taken on submarine
with lifeboats in tow, after which two
more shots were fired. Last one sci
fire to the ship. Submarine headed
toward Orkneys. Leelanaw was seen
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1915-07-29

CHICAGO, July pa coroner's
Jury tonight returned verdict
placing the blame for the loss Of
hundreds Of lives by the capsizing
of the steamer EastIand, in the
Chicago river Saturday on six
men:
William n. Hull, general man
ager Of the Chicago-St. Joseph
Steamship company, owners Of
the Eastland; Capt. Harry Peder-
sen, of the Eastland; J. N. Erick-
son, engineer; Robert Reed, fed
eraI inspector Of steamships, who
gave the Eastland license to carry
$500 passengers July 2; J. c.
Eckliff, federal inspector Of steam
ships; w. X. Gree nebaum, gen
cral manager Of the Indiana Trans
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1915-07-29
BRAKEMAN is INJURED.

=. j. TObin, "A Milwaukee brakeman,
was injured yesterday afternoon when
he fell from the cupula to the floor Of
his caboose. The accident happened
near Glengarry. Tobin was sitting In
the cupula and when the engineer sud
denly brought the train to stop he
fell to the floor with such violence
that two of his ribs were broken. He
was taken Immediately to the hospital
at Harlowton FOR attention.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1915-07-29
G BROTHERS BETTER THAN U

BIG BROTHERS BETTER THAN U. s.
BERKELEY, Cal. July 28.-"lt ia
not too much to say that the Amer
can who would go into Mexico would
better have family OF stalwart broth.
ers behind him than the government
of the United States." declared David
P. Barrows, dean of the faculty of
the University Of California, before
the Pacific coast branch of the Ameri-
can Political Science association in
convention today. After reviewing the
advance of the Mexican situation dur
ing the past year, Barrows gave his
suggestions as to the pressing need
of Intervention by this country.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1915-07-29

CHICAGO. July 24.-Coroner Hoffman. at o'clock
night estimated the number of bodies to be taken to the
Second Regiment amory at 500 OF these he said 800 had
already reached the amoy from morgues and other places
where they first taken AT o'clock tonight 83l bodies
had been removed the Second Regiment armoy They
laid of 85 the whole length of the armory Re-
vised figures show that 76 bodies had b. en- Identified OF
IA partially identified bodies. AZ men, 46 women,
boys and II girls Coroner Hoffman announced late tonight
that he had ordered the of every official of the Indiana
Transportation company which leased the Eastland No nc
viduas mentioned in the coroners announcement