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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-05-13
QUESTIONS IN A LIBRARY
Some of the Curious Information
Sought in Public InstitutiOns.

Seekers after curious and rare bits of
information furnish more occupation to
reference room attendants than all 9TH
er persons combined, says the Dial. EX-
perience In library work has proved that
there Is almost no imaginable query that
may not at any time be sprung upon
the supposedly omniscicnt libra Ran or
some member OF his staff. For instance,
earnest inquiry was once made, in our
hearing at "A certain public library, con-
corning the color of the Due de Reich
stadt's hair and eyes, and as to whether
his hair was curly or straight: and an
other inquirer wished to know how much
port wine was consumed in England in
the year 1916. No veteran library work.
er would be surprised very much dis
concerted at being abruptly asked
whether Queen Elizabeth was in the
habit of putting her right shoe on before
her left. or the reverse. or whether dem
tistry was known TO the ancient Egypt
fans: or what proportion of those wound
ed in the battle of Hastings died of their
injuries.
In order to meet with smiling con-
fdenco such manifestations of cXtraor-
binary thirst for knowledge. lihrarie Is
are now more and more following the
practice of indeXng and classifying their
available stores Of out-of-t he-Way infor-
nation. The Chicago Public Library has
begun a Facts and Figures Index" of
this nature, From weeks list of in
Qutrics, it publishes a few sample Ques-
tons on the preparation OF peanuts for
market, the number of buildings erected
in large cities in 1913. the regulations for
LIT ut, ~
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-05-13
.GERMANs PROMISE LOYALTY
Adopted Country Has First
Claim, Says Prof. Appelmann.
Members of Goethe Lodge and Ladies'
Auxiliary Observe Anniversary Of
Local and National Orgnniza-
tiOn-PatriOtic Speeches.

over 200 members of Goethe Lodge
ID. y. H.. and members of the Ladies
Auxiliary gathered in the banquet hall
OF the CLUB house Saturday evening to
celebrate the birthday of both the local
lodge and the national organization, 1t
being the oath anniversary of the found
ing of the former and the GSth of the
latter. The after-dinner speaking was all
intensely patriotic and the sentiment of
all was such as to show that in case
the United States were to- go to war
against any power the Germans of this
city could be relied on in any crisis Tho
hail was decorated with palms and United
States flags, and the long tables presented
a tasty appearance.
Adam Neser was chairman OF the com
| mttoe and to him the credit of the sue
cess of the affair is largely due. In n
few words he introduced the toastmastcr,
+. l.. T.lnsonneir. who presided in a
happy manner Among the speakers were
julius Reitmeyor who spok" on the good
Of the order Leo Casey. who made a
neat speech and gave an excellent rccita-
ton. oscar fIciningcr. who gave reports
on tho condition Of the order. Alderman
, Iiieslch. George Neser DIR. q. II
fleninger and Professor A. H. Appel
mann of the University of Vermont, who
gave the main address of the evening
Alderman KiesliCh in his speech exhorted
tn" young Germans of the city to take a
more active interest in politics. L"thargy
in that direction was flt all over the
country and for that reason. while men
Of other nationalities wero well repre-
scented IN Congress and other law-making
bodies, the Germans were far behind. ""
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-05-13
SILVER WEDDING.
Mr.. md Mrs. X. T.. Howard Celebrate
Twenty-tifth tnniversary.

A very happy event vas the celebration
of the 18th wedding al ~tcrsary Of Mr..
and Mrs. r. +. II ward uf 3S2 South
Winooski avenue at tho l<nlghts of
Pythias hall Frday night when abou,
roo of their relatives ana friends gath
cred there to surprise them on the quar-
ter century mark of their married life.
Besides their immediate relatives, there
was a large number Of the members Of
the Pythian Sisters and of Champain
Lodge, knights of Pythias.
\ reception was held In tn" lodge room
from eight until nine O'clock In the
receiving line We're their dnughter and
son, Miss Dorothy Howard and r. NJ.
Howard Mr.. and Mrs. Ethan Howard
r. l.. Howard, Mrs. Katherine Wright,
r. w. Parish, grand chancellor of the
Knights Of Pythias of Vermont. and Mrs
Parish, w. +. Hall, present chancello,
Of Champlan Lodge, and Mrs Hall
Tho lodge room was handsomely decor
ated with palms. fe-ns. ported ever
greens and iancdills Rohiuson's orchcs-
ira furnished music 2, ". Parish
presented the coupl" with mahogany
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-05-13
SEVENTEEN HORSES SHOT
Dreaded Disease Chambers Found
in Local Livery Stable.
Carcnsscs Buried Deeply and Public
Watering TrouEhs Drained ind
Sealed TO Prevent Possible
Spread of the Disease.

The appearance of the dreaded diseased
known as CHAMBERS among certain horsea
In the city has led to an Investigation
by DR. II. L. Mills. veterinary for thd
state livestock commissioners, and has
resulted in the killing of seventeen horses
and the sealing up Of the public water1
ing trouFhs Of the city for time Th3
Investigation will be continued and
prompt action will he taken by pr MIA
if any other suspicious cases arc foundl
but it is thought that there WITH be nd
more cases, for to all Appearances tho dis 4
eased horses were all in ON" stable.
The horses infected were IN the TuDpeH
stables The disease was discovered hrsd
in a horse that was used in tho city1
electric light department which is kep1
ut the stable mentioned. Or. Nils madl
an inspection and asked that che hors 4
be tested out for the disease and the red
quest was complied with Seventeen anil
mails responded to the test and th.J
Were shot. Their bodies were taken Quit
side Tho city and buried deeply So as "a
avoid any further complications The ind
vestiration has not Developed that thd
diseas" was imported from some othed
State, as all the seventeen horses havd
been in Burlington for some time and
those that did come some time ago froid
outsid" passed tho necessary tcst before
being admitted 10 Vermont
TO avoid tn" possibility Of any flrthe1
spread of N" disease It has been deemed
/ advisable to take action relative to thd
citN's watering troughs They have heer
drained and I'll tr' 4tcd with a chlorinI
bleach solution and sealed NJ. They wil|
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-05-13
HASWELL LODGE OF PERFECTION

iaswell Lodge Of Perfection Of the
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite held its
annual meeting Friday night at the Ma
sonic Temple. The officers elected and
appointed for the ensuing year are:
Thrice potent master. j. *. Hooper; de-
partment master, T.. ID. Huntley: $. W.,
II. II. Shufe!t; J. w, G. u. Grafton;
orator C. ID. Simonds; treasurer, +. II.
Martin; secretary, L. j. Paige; NJ of c.,
II. r. White; hospt,, w. +. Walker; tyler,
II. L. Johonnott.
The officers We're installed in full cere-
monial form by Past Thrice Potent Mas
ter Charles II, Jones, 32nd degree as
sisted BY Herbert Il. Small, 33rd degree,
as grand marshal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-05-13
|NFANT|lE PARALYSIS
Subject for Discussion at Doc
tors Meeting in July.
State board of Health Adopts New
Code of Rules for Control of Com
municable Disenses--IIealth
Officers school.

The regular monthly meeting of the
State board of health was held at the
office of the secretary Thursday evening
and Friday morning, when arrangements
were made for a series of meetings which
are to be held in various parts of the
State in July for the purpose of inter
esting and nstructing the doctors in the
ubiect of lnfantile paralysis. The present
plan is to hold these meetings at St.
lohnsbury. Montpelier, Bellows Fails
Rutland and Burlington, beginning July
!. about two days being spent in each
place. At these points, and also at Barton
Ind St Adams, Or. Robert W. Lovett Will
seeing the infantile paralysis patients
whom he treated in the winter, and there
will also be a meeting for physicians,
and probably Il general public meeting,
at which the speakers will be DR..
Lovett DR. Francis r. Fraser of Sew
York city, Or. n. L. Amoss of New York
city, and, possibly, DR. Simon Flexner,
director of the Rockefeller institute Of
New York. 1t is planned to have n ban
quet for physicians at each place. be-
sides the medical meeting These meet
ings viii eliminate at Burlington IN
connection with tho annual school FOR
health officers. this date having been
fixed for July ~, 90 q and -
Tho board also adopted new code
of regulations for the control of COM
municable disease some of the rcgula-
tons being entirely new to this state,
The rules define and cnum, rate COM
muncable diseases which must be re-
ported by heads Of families and ply 81
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-05-13
\ St;N >TN-II,AR-OID COUPLE.

Mr.. and Ms. r. Il. Carpenter, Harris
burg. Pa. suffered from kidney trouble
for many years but have been entirely
cured by Foley Kidney PMS. He says:
although we are both in the seventies
we are as vigorous as we were thirty
years ago Foley Kidney Pills stop
sleep disturbing bladder weakness,
backache. rheumatism and aching
Joints. j. W. O'Sullivan-oAdv)
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-05-13
VERMONT NOTES
Three Men Fined 500 for Using Dyna-
mite In Effort to Secure
Fish.

a fine of 800 each will have to be paid
by Robert Morgan, Clayton Colvin and
Randall Tubbs of Clarendon to escape
serving 20 days in Jail, they having been
found guilty of using dynamite in securing
FISH. The warrants alleged that on April
"a the men used a stick of dynamite in
a small body of water in Tinmouth known
as Mobiles pond According to one Of
the men the blast raised more water than
fish, although one of the men was said
to have captured a trout that measured
eight inches
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-05-13

Serious Illness often results from linl
ering coughs and colds. The hacking ar
coughing and disturbed sleep rack
child's body and the poisons weaken q
system. so that disease cannot
thrown off Foley's Honey and r.
Compound has eased coughs. colds al
Group for three generations: safe to u
and quick to act. There Is no bett
medicine for Group, coughs and colds.
w. . SuiliVan. (Adv.)
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-05-13
COUNTY COURT CASES.
business Done Thursday during n
Brief session.

chlttenden county court was in session
for brief time Thursday. the only case
being that of Borrctte vs.. Borrette, the
parties beng of this city and the hus-
band the petitioner in divorce action,
the grounds alleged being desertion. The
case was not contested The court re-
served decision.
a Judgment for the plaintiff. clerk to
assess, was entered in the case of the
Leader Evaporator company vs. J. c.
Adams.
The entry Of not to be brought forwar I'd
was made in the case of State VS.. Thomas
Curtis, the respondent being charged with
uttering and publishing certain false
checks
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-05-13
Our "JITNEy" Offer-Thi. and &c.

Don't miss this. cut out this slip, en-
close with five cents to Foley & Co,
Chicago, ILL.,, writing your name and
address clearly. You will receive in re-
turn tria' package containing Foley's
Honey and Tar Compound. for coughs,
colds and Group FOLEY Kidney Pills.
and Foley Cathartic Tablets. j. w.
q Su Ivan. (Adv)
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-05-13
NATIVE OF CRATrSBURY.

DR.. jay w. Seaver, a native of Crafts
bury, where he was born 60 years ago,
died May at Berkeley. Cal lie was
graduated from Yale in 1890, and for 20
years was the director of the Yale gym
nasium' lie was at one time president
of the American Association OF Physical
Educators and of the Society OF College
Gymnasium Directors
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-05-13

hams Vegetable Compound. After TAX
ing the third bottle of the Compound I
was able to do my homework and today
| am strong and healthy again. will
answer letters if anyone wishes to know
about my case. Mrs. JOSEPH AsELIN,
SOC Fourth Avenue, Minneapolis, MINI.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com.
pound, made from native roots and
herbs, contains no narcotics or harmful
drugs, and today holds the record Of
being the most successful remedy we
know for woman's ills. If you need such
q medicine why don't you try it?
If you have the slightest doubt
that Lydia Il. Pinkham's Vegeta-
bic Compound will help you,
to Lydia E.Pinkham NJ edicine Co,
(cOnfidential) Lynn, Mass, for adj
vice. Your letter will be opened,
read and answered by a woman,
and held in strict confidence.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-05-13
FRUITS OF SCHOOL LAW.

Some OF the fruits Of the present school
law have been realized in the town OF
Lowell. where two families have been
fined $3.50 each for not sending their
children to school. In turn, the families
sued the town for the transportation Of
the pupils and won the case The lowest
bid for carrying the children Is 81 per
week. for eight children That amount
would nearly maintain a school.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-05-13
INJECTION IN TIE AIR.

Medical authorities agree that colds
are infectious. In some cities children
with colds are barred from schools
Springs changing weather brings
many colds. The quickest and safe
way TO stop colds. coughs and Group
is to give Foleys Honey and Tar Com
pound. ] W. O'Sullivan.--tA dv.)
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-05-13
TINS BLAND.

f II. Tins Of this city and Miss Susie
Poland, daughter OF Peter Poland of
Winston, We're married Wednesday May ;
in that village at the Baptist church by
the Rev. {, NJ. Curtis. Mr.. Tins came
to this city from England and carried
on Photographic studio on Church
street Tor seven years and at the present
time Is engaged In the same line on
North street
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-05-13
TROLLEY BIrMPED ALTO.

An automobile truck owned by the Al
len Lumber company of Barre was hunted
by a trolley car May 3, the machine
being considerably smashed. The acct
dent Is said to have been due to a blind
approach to the mill yard of the lum-
Der company.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-05-13
CitrOlax
Ctr OIL Ak
CT T ROL A Y

Best thinS ror constipation. sour stom-
ach' lazy liver and sluggish bowels. stops
n SICK headache almost at once. Gives
most thorough and satisfactory flush
ing-no pain. no nausea. Keeps your sys-
TEN cloansed. sweet and wholesome ASK
for Citrolax. j. w OSullivan. Adv.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-05-13
after SUFFERING
TWO LONG YEARS
Mrs. Aselin Was Restored to
Health by Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable
Compound.
Minneapolis, MINI. After my little
one was born I was sick with pains in

my sides which tho
doctors said W e re
caused by inf1amma-
ton. / suffered a
great d e al every
month and grew very
thin. / was under the
doctors care for two
long years without
any benefit. Finally
after repeated sug-
gestions to try it we
GOT lydia F. Pink
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-05-13
GARFIELD OFF MUCH REFV' Sc.

In few days Of the 'clean-up' cam
paign in Barre 100 double-team loads OF
refuse have been carted to the dumping
places. The response this year to the
cleanup week campaign has been more
marked than last year. when the custom
was inaugurated
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-05-13
RlCIiARD-LYON.

Theodore Richard, son of Mrs Charles
Richard of Pearl street, and Miss Sadie
Lyon or Pearl street were married at
four O'Clock Thursday afternoon at s.
J"seph's church by the Rev. j. A.
l-acoutur", They were attended by Miss
Dora Kirby and Edward Gagnon.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-05-13
APPRECIATED IN FRANCE

The lie Ripolir building. situated or
a wharf beside the Seine river. pa.1s
France. was recently rooted with oul
Compo-rubber roofing. Samples free
Strong Hardware Co. Burlington. VI
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-05-13

British government has consented to
modify its restrictions governing eNporta-
ton of tin TO United States. So as to
work no unnecessary hardship on small
dealers
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-05-13
IN ST. JOHNSBURY As YEARS.

John w. McCutcheon, aged rs years,
died suddenly May : following a par
alytic shock at his home in St, Johns
bury. whore he had lived for IS years.
lie conducted n blacksmith shop for %
years
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-05-13

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-05-13
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-05-13

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penses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-09
Our 18th anniver- :
Sar'y

This Is an occasion of very great interest to us, for sentimental and practical reasons.
 It marks the day when we look back upon our own successful efforts and our City's interest and support of our store. and it more particularly causes us to look forward with renewed determin- ation to make this store more worthy of its i'm portant position of serv- ice to the people of our community and the country round about
 It is one of the princI- ples of our business to recognize the position of responsibility in which we are placed, by being the owners of an institu- ton that lives and sue ceeds insproportion to its
 usefulness to its puplic.
 We are not merely to
 sell you some merchan
 disc today and this year
 on which we shall make
 certain percentage or
 profit. Our success de-
 bends upon something far more important to both of us than that. We know that we muef he good servants.
 We must win your
 approbation in l1ttle
 thines as well as in big
 things. and we are quite
 as anxious to be useful
 10 our patrons when doing some small serv- ice. or supplying some articles of small cost on which there is practical ly no profit and doing the service promptly, but courteously and helpful ly. as a demonstration
 of our usefulness to our
 public.
 We cordially thank the
 ever increasing mum Der
 of friends who are con
 tributing so much to the
 success we have so Tar | achieved.
 l We take this oppor- l tnnity to express our de- | termination to make our | store much more worthy | of your patronage in the | future than it has ever | been in the past " e | cannot expect the pubic | to take the same sentl | mental interest in thls | weeks celebration as we | lo ourselves. and for this | reason we have been | making preparations Tor | several months to pro | vide abundant intrinsic
 req sons to cause large
 public interest In
 | Our Anniversary Sale
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-09
39c Corset Covers 25c

And the best Corst Gov CTS we have ever sold at 25c before. Made right, with plenty of fullness. trimm ed with two rows of lace ln- sertion, some trimmed with dainty embroidery and lace beading.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-09
$1 PetticOatS 79c

There are 300 Petticoats in this group.
 They are our regular slo0 quality made with the new circular flounce. trimmed with embroidery scalloped edge, hem dust flounce. Of good weight white fabric.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-09
Don't grow old with your old machine
 Trade it in for a new Standard Rotary

Choose from any make machine.
 No restriction to selection
 The Standard Rotary is the worlds finest sewing machine-with its lock and chain stitch device and lifetime guar antee. You must buy this month-come in and let us explain our offer tomorrow.
 Our prices range from 37.so to 5000, according to your choice. The offer Is for this month only, so you must act at once. In addition to these exceptional bargains, each purchaser of a new ma chine at our department has chance to get it from us free.
Estancia news-herald. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1912-19??, 1915-12-16
DEATH OF
VIM. M'|NTOSH

William Mcintosh, of Nc
Intosh, died in St. Vincent's
Sanatorium in Santa Fe Sunday
morning. He had been i'll about
a week.
Mr.. Mcintosh was born in In
verness Scotland, March Is. 1858,
He received his early education
in Scotland. He came to the
United States in 1871. landing in
New York City. He removed to
Colorado in 1874 and worked in
the smelters in Black Hawk,
Colorado.
1t was in 1877 Mr.. Mcintosh
came to New Mexico and en-
gagged in sheep raising in the Es-
tancia Valley. He took an active
interest in other business affairs.
He was a director of the Bank of
Commerce, of Albuquerque, and
president of the Mcintosh Hard
ware company, of Albuquerque.
He was a large investor in other
businesses and properties in this
state.
Mr.. Mcintosh was active also
in politics with the Republican
party. He was the first treas
urer and collector Of Torrance
county from 1907 to 1909, and
was a member from this county
to the constitutional convention
which framed the constitution of
the state. He was also prominent
in fraternal and secret societies.
He was a 32nd degree Mason, a
member of the B. P. O. E., of
the l. O. O. F., of the Eagles,
and also of the Owls.
Mr.. Mcintosh was one of the
best known men in the state and
in many ways a most picturesque
character. His generosity and
public spiritedness were proverb-
ial.
The people of the towns of
Mcintosh and Estancia never ap-
pealed to him in vain for help for
a public enterprise or charity,
and if he knew of the need be-
forehand it was not necessary to
appeal to him. The like can be
said of him with regard to Albu-
uueruue and Santa Fe.
Estancia news-herald. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1912-19??, 1915-12-16

A movement is talked of to
have the village authorities, the
school board, the county commits
sioners, the churches, and pri-
vate persons, to cooperate in a
tree planting campaign, to be
called the Thousand Trees
Movement" Of course the next
tree planting time does not come
till spring, but directly after
Christmas will be a good time to
start the movement. The idea
is to have not less than a thou
sand trees planted in the town
next spring, and as many more
than a thousand as may be. One
has only to reflect what the pres
ent result would be had a thou
sand trees been planted and per-
suaded to grow when the town
was started, to realize the effect
on the looks of the town ten
years hence, if such a movement
is carried out. A good many
trees have been planted during
the past two years, most of which
have done we'll and will soon
make a brave showing, but there
is plenty of room for the Thou
sand Trees Movement, and we
would like to see it move.