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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-02
BRADSTREET'S VERMONT
WEEKLY TRADE REPORT

Bradstreets Burlington office reports
show that the development of genera.
business has been uneven. Manufacture
ers of knit goods are operating plants on
short time. New business comes in slow
". Manufacturers of woodenware state
there Is an unsettled condition in the
clothespin lines hut in the other lines a
fair amount of new business is being re-
ceived. Turned wood and novelty box
manufacturers are accommodating stocks
to some extent Toy manufacturers are
receiving considerable new business
Some of the manufacturers in the state.
In this line. are meeting with success
with their new ventures. At the saw mills
the stocks Of lumber are accommodating
Sales Of lumber are limited but prices
hold about fair
Contractors and builders are not receiv-
ing the usual amount of business al
though some new building work has been
permitted. veneer and furniture manu-
facturers report business as only fair
The new business in the organ line Is re-
ported as coming in slowly. Manufac-
turers of leather report a good demand.
Foodstuffs are moving about normal. Re-
tail trade in certain sections is classed as
better than usual while others complain
of slow business The cleanup sales with
this class of merchants as we'll as with
the clothing trade are reported as we'll
patronized. Shoe dealers In certain in
stances have held clearance sales which
have been reasonably we'll attended. The
continued rains of the week have retarded
the growth Of corn.
Collections are still reported as below
normal. Two voluntary bankruptcies and
one compromise Is the sum Of the State
failures for the week There were less
business failures in the United States for
the week ending August 20, 1916 as COM
pared with the number reported the week
previous. The number was COG and 303 re.
spectively. while the corresponding period
of year ago gave 297.
August 2S, 1915.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-02
HEBREW HOLIDAYS.
Month of September Brings Three. In.
Guiding Beginning of New Year.

The month of September Is one of i'm
portance in the Jewish calendar, there
being three national Hebrew holidays,
IaDsh Hoshannah. Yom Kippur and Suk-
koth. The first of these. Rosh Hoshan-
nah, which marks the beginning of the
Jewish New Year, begins at sunset Sep
TENDER and continues for two days.
Special prayers are offered in the syna-
gogues and all business is suspended dur
ing the feast.
The most solemn OF Jewish fasts is that
of Yom Kippur. (which begins at sunset
September II. Among the Jewish peo-
pie this day is known as the day of atone
ment and people of that race are required
to abstain froms food throughout the day
They also are required to spend much
time in the synagogues. The people pray
for the remission Of sins and petition that
the coming year shall bring life prosper
ity and peace.
At sunset September % begins Sukkoth
or the feast of the tabernaces. This
feast continues for seven days. The holi-
day is held to commemorate the time when
the children Of Israel lived in the desert
in tents 1t is also known as the feast of
the inn gathering, when the harvest time
In the Holy Land Is over and the crops
are safely gathered. Prayers of thanks
giving for the abundant harvest and for
the bounty shown the people will be Of
fered
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-02
HUNTERS GETTING READY
Season Opens In September for Many
Kinds OF Game,

Many licenses for hunting in Vermont
have been issued at the office Of the city
clerk during the past few days, the hun
tiers evidently preparing for the opening
Of the seasons on the different varieties
OF game during September. Tuesday the
season opened for taking English snipe.
plover, other than upland plover, and
shore birds. which may be taken from
September to December !, one person
being allowed to bag not more than ID
OF these birds in one day. Wild deer hav-
Ing horns not less than three inches in
length may be taken from November Is
to December after lve a m and before
five p m. with the exception OF SUNDAYS
Hares and rabbits may be taken from
September Is to March and the open sea-
son on gray squirrel is the same. Tho
season for muskrat and other extends
from November 1 to May l, the season
for taking marten, raccoon. ish-cat and
skunk being from October 20 to April I.
Quail may be taken from September is
to December I and ruffed grouse. mora
commonly called partridge, may be taken
from September IL to December /. Wild
ducks. other than wood ducks, and wild
geese may be taken from September l6 to
January 10, there being no open season
for wild pheasants. European partridge.
upland pover and wood duck.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-02
A YEAR. FOR blonde.
Clear Case saGainst Woman for Sell
ing Liquor.

Inc hrst case to be tried by jury in
municipal COURT under the new law which
gives the municipal court greater
jurisdiction was that of Violet Klaver-
weldon, which was begun Monday
morning before Judge Henry Conlin of
Winooski at the county court house The
woman, who is better known as
Blonde" wasA sentenced to serve a term
At hard labor at the house of correc-
ton at Rutland Of not less than ten
months nor none than a year.
The jury whO sat on trial in her case
was out not more than ten minutes be-
fore they returned verdict Of guilty.
They were: H.. j., Cotton of this city,
NJ. W. Newton nf Winoosl,i, Walter Hoy.
Charles F, Kin syn1, J, NJ Stafford, n. NJ
MoMurphy, Rols,rt Taylor Charles II.
White, f. II. BHebe and Michael Leddy
of Burlington Howard Brown and Walter
S. Heath of Som h Burlington. There Is
no appeal to cou1. ty court from the SEN
tence imposed by Judge Conlin
The State intr1 duced eight witnesses.
Fred Boucher, WHO stated he had taken
his meals at the resort OF "Blondie' for
q time, said he had paid for one bottle
of beer there. NH randa Tatro. who re-
sides near the hosuse where the woman
lived when the search on which trial was
had was made. testified to the arrival
of automobiles nd men there at late
hours of the night. Sheriff Allen testified
as to the search and conversation he Ind
with the woman, iwho stated that she
had always been az sporting woman and
always would be- Louis charbonneau.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-02
INTEREST IN STATE FAIR.
Boards of Trade Planning to visit the
Annual Expedition.

Interest in the Vermont State fair, to
he held In White River Junction Septem-
Der IA, 10, 16 and II, is being shown
throughout the State. With the indica-
tons that that coming fair will excel all
previous exhibitions. manifest desire
to visit it is asserting itself among the
organizations of the State. Especially is
this true Of the many boards of trade
mobile trips to the fair. taking in the
cars members Of the organiza ton as we'll
as members of civic bodies.
The idea of boards Of trade and similar
organizations visiting the State fair was
first advanced at the annual meeting
of the Gseater Vermont association, held
last spring in Brattleboro. At this
meeting resolutions We're passed endors-
Ing the movement, and since then
Secretary Taylor has been in commune
cation with the various bodies through
out the State. His canvass shows a
marked interest in the plan, Burlington,
st. Adams Rutland Bellows Falls. st.
Johnsbury and many other places giving
assurances of large numbers going on
the trips. Montpelier has planned for
100 automobiles to make the trip
Commissioner Wilbur of Bennington
county is organizing an automobile trip
to include the entire county. This will
take In all the organizations of the
county and it Is expected to be the larg-
est organized trip of automobiles that
has ever taken place in the State.
On Tuesday, September II. the opening
day of the fair, the citizens of the town
of Hartford. through James A. Stacey,
will present the new public service build
ing. now about completed, to the State
of Vermont, through the State Fair COM
mission. Secretary A. c. Heard of the
Windsor County Y. NJ. c. 4. will present
the furnishings and equipment Of the
building to the State. President James
r. Estee of the commission will ac-
cept the gifts for the State and the COM
mission. This building is free to the
public, planned to provide many COM
forts. and it is believed it will be fully
appreciated.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-02
UNTRUTHEUL John

"Why my dear" exclaimed the good
friend on finding Mrs Newwed in foods
Of tears, what is the natter"
The young wife wiped her eyes and
tried to compose herself and be inhuman-
ly calm
'Wel,' she began with folded hands,
you know John Is away for a week"
Yes dear" helped the lady friend.
well he writes to me regularly, and
In his-his last letter he tells me he gets
my photo out and kisses II every day"
"Rut. that is nothing for you TO cry
about exclaimed the good friend.
Yes, II is cried Mrs. Newwed burst
ing into tears afresh. "be-because took
my picture out OF his ba-bag before he
started ju-just for a jo-joke and put one
OF mo-mothers in its ."-Phladel-
phia Ledger
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-02

who also lives near what was the wom-
ans place, testified as to conversation
he heard when she was talking with n
neighbor, in which she stated that by
paying the states attorney $26 she was
able to sell the stun" and that II n
search YVES about TO he made she would
he tipped off by the officers and could
skip. The testimony Of several local bell
boys that they had been to the resort
and drank beer there, It having been
some times paid for. the visits being
made in parties ranging as high as
fourteen at late hours in the night was
also given. From the testimony It was
brought out that some of these lads
were not Of age, one being 1s years OF
age and another 10.
The defense did not place n witness
upon the sta nd and following short argu-
ments by tn prosecuting officer and the
attorney for the defense the case was
given to the jury by theA court, who
charged them that the point to be con-
sidered was whether or not the woman
had Intoxicating liquor on hand with
intent to sell In about ten minutes q
verdict OF guilty was returned. The
States attorney brought out in his clos
ing argument the fact that the woman
had been to his office trying to fix up
deal whereby she might get off with
a light sentence and that at that time
she stated to him that If she was sent
down for long period OF time she
would come back and proceed to be as
bad an actor as before.
After sentence had been declared and
the Judge had left the court room the
woman broke out with a TRADE against
the prosecuting officer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-02
HOUSE DROPPED FOUR FEET
After. Breakfast Experience of
Mrs. John Laflash and; Family.
building Had Been Raised' Prepare
tory to Construction Of Stone Gel
lar Underneath, when tsup-
ports Gave Away.

Mrs. John Laf1ash. her four children
and niece. Miss Nelly L@valle OF
Springfield. Mass, who Is visiting her,
had narrow escape from serious in
Jury Tuesday morning. when their
home at Poplar street, which was
being raised some twenty inches above
the ground. suddenly dropped a dis
lance of between four and five feet,
being badly wrecked The occupants
of the house escaped without "A scratch.
r. II. McCale had the job of raising
the house. so that a stone cellar could
he built underneath. The work had
been completed and Mr.. McCale was
making a final inspection at St30 a. m.
just prior to the masons beginning
work. when, without warning. the
foundation on one side Of the house
gave way, throwing the weight of the
building on to the jacks supporting
the east wall, and the building drop
ped the entire distance of four or five
feet into the original cellar.
The kitchen, which is in the rear Of
the house was torn apart from the
building. with a tremendous smashing
of crockery, and the corner of bed
room on the southeast part of the
ground floor was split open Mrs. La
fash's twenty months old baby was
asleep in this bedroom. which was
completely wrecked, but owing to the
crib being in a corner and protected
by the walls, the child was unframed
when Joseph Lemare. one of Mr.. Nc
Gales workmen. rushed in and res
cued her. The other people In the
house. who had just finished break
fast all made their exit uninjured
In spite of the circumstances, the up
per floors of ,the house were compare
lively unframed. but the furnishings
of the ground rooms were badly dam
aged. Mr., MGCale. who has moved
some fifteen hundred buildings Of vari-
Gus sorts in the city, without accident
Is unable to account for the walls
collapse. There was no water to un-
dermine 1T and the support of sand
seemed securely packed. Mr.. McCale
also had the wall braced in his usual
fashion. The contractor is of the
opinion that some one must have UNI
dermined the wall the night before,
but so far no evidence has been found
TO substantiate this theory.
Mrs. Lafash and her children will
be the guests of neighbors for few
days until Mr.. McCale can have the
damage repaired.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-02

ing the ceremony dinner awas served,
the decorations of the table showing
the pink and white motif in the hand
some centerpiece Of pink snapdragons
with maidenhair fern, and the candles
under pink shades. while the dining
room was arranged with palms and ferns
and bouquets of pink flowers OPPORTUNITY
placed.
Mr.. Ames Is a graduate of tho Uni
versity of Vermont In the class of 1910
and is an electrical engineer in the en-
ploy of the Burke Electrical company of
Erie, Pa
Mr.. and Mrs. Ames are spending this
week with Mr.. and Mrs. f. c. Ames
parents Of the groom, at 100 Buell. street.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-02
VERMONT BREVITIES.

The Dog River Valley fair is to be
held at Northield September 7. and O..
Because of i'll health the Rev. " Ziegler
has resigned his pastorate at South Rye
gate.
The Village Improvement society Of
Marshficld has voted SIPS for sidewalks
on the common.
Andrew Lawson of Barre, who slashed
his wrists and neck early Thursday morn
ing, died in the afternoon at the Barre
City hospital.
Albert II. Austin of st. Adams, a car
penter, has filed a petition in bank
ruptcy giving liabilities of S27S and
assets of S265, with $225 claimed ex-
.Cmpt
President II, a. Stanley of the St.
Johnsbury Commercial club has been
asked by Governor Gates to appoint a
delegate from that vicinity to the Pan
American Road Congress to be held at
Oakland, Cal, September 10 to H.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-02
WANTED 1T LIKE FATHERS.

There was to be n tea party, and the
guests were already arriving, relates the
Philadelphia Record Mother was In de-
spair. Little Willie was bowling wildly In
the nursery, crying as II his heart was
broken Running into the room. she
snatched the wailing boy to her. and ask
ed what was the matter. Before the
nurse could reply Willie burst out: "Oh.
mummy, she's been and g-g-gone and
curled my hair, and-boo- hoo!-I wanted
Il c-c-crack down the middle like f-f-f-fa-
thery'
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-02
DOREY-S SNYDER.
Wedding mt st. JOscph's Church, Fol.
lowed hN ReCentiOn.

lowed by Reception.
The wedding of Arthur j. Dorey. son
of Mr.. and Mrs Louis Dorey of 1856
Interval avenue and Miss Delvina r.
Snyder, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed
ward Snyder of 100 North Champlain
street. was solemnized at seven o'clock
Monday morning at St. Joseph
Church. The ceremony was performed
by Monsignor J. NJ Cloarec, and the
Rev. ]. a. Lacouture was in the sane
tuary. The bride was given in marriage
by her father. Her dress was of en-
broidered net, trimmed with shadow
lace, and she Wore a veil in bonnet
shape, caught with a band of bridal
roses.
After the ceremony a buffet lunch
served at the brides home, was largely
attended by relatives ana friends. The
decorations We're green and yellow The
lunch was served by the brides sister,
Marie l., Snyder Priscilla Dorey, Irene
Butler. Margaret Lynch and Adeline
Latour. The bridal bouquet was thrown
from an upper window and was caught
by Mary Butler.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dorey left on the noon
train amid showers of confetti and rice.
The young couple We're the recipients
of many beautiful gifts. consisting of
silver, cut glass. linen. china and checks.
On their return they will reside at GO
Clarke street.
Among those present from out of town
We're Mr., and Mrs. Louis Trombley,
Mr. and Mrs Gravel their son and
daughter Emile and Hortense, of Mont
real Albert Cole Of New York city,
Albert Charbonneau, Fred Charbonneau
and Emiio Plonley Of Vergennes
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-02
MARRIED IN ERIE.
Former Burlington BOY Finds Bride In
Pennsylvania City.

The marriage Of Miss Winfred Card
Wright to Maurice Patterson Ames was
solemnized August 2s at five o'clock at
the home of the brides parents. Mr.. and
MRS. Irwin ID. Wright 5O7 West Ninth
street. Erie. Pa. The Rev Samuel II.
Forrer, pastor of Park Presbyterian
Church. performed the ceremony in the
presence OF seventy-five guests The
bride was attended by her sister, Miss
Norma Wright, as bridesmaid and Allen
Ames. the bridegrooms brother, was best
man The brides gown was of white net
over charmeuse with trimming of
chantilly lace. and she carried a shower
bouquet of white roses and lilies Of the
valley The bridesmaid wore a gown Of
pink charmeuse with chiffon WINNING
and carried pink roses.
Inc ceremony was performed In the
living room In bower Of palms and
ferns with canopy Of smilax. Follow
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-02
HIS REST WAS BROKEN,

O. D. Wright, Rosemont. Neb, writes
II was bothered with pains in the region
of my kidneys. My rest was broken by
frequent action of my kidneys. I was
advised by my doctor to try Foley Kid
ney Pills and one 5o-cent bottle made
a we'll man of me-" They relieve rheuma-
tism and backache. j, w. OSullivan.
Adv.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-02
SCHOOLS MAY BAR CHILDREN.

Common colds are contagious and
boards of health in many cities are con-
sidering barring children with colds from
school. Fcley's Honey and Tar is an
Old and reliable family medicine and
Trees children from coughs, colds. Group
ana whooping cough. Parents may save
trouble by giving before school opens
j. w. O'Sullivan. Adv.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-02
USE FOR OLD L .E,TTERS

What are you rummaging for?" Some
Of the love letters | used to write my
wife before we were married" THAT
bit OF sentiment does you credit. Want
10 peruse 'em again, eh?" Jaw. g'v-an
She's away for the summer now. I prom
Used to write frequently. and want to
give those old letters to my stenographer
to use as forms, Louisville Courier
Journal
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-02
NEWSPAPER MAN RECOMMENDS 1T.

r. X. wentworth Of the ST. James
Mo) News writes: "A severe cold set
tied in my lungs, feared pneumonia
Foleys Honey and Tar Strengthened me
up Immediately | recommend this gen.
uine cough and lung medicine" Right
now thousands of hay fever and asthma
sufferers are thankful for this wonder
full healing and soothing remedy. j. w.
O'Sulliyan. Adv. .
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-02
Central Vermont Rv


TRAINS Leave BURLINGTON.
1901 a M. daily. for Boston. New
London, Springfield and New
York.
a.1O a m. daily. for Montreal and
Chicago.
7:l0 a. m. except Sunday for Bos-
ton. Springfield and New York
Broiler buffet parior car from
Burlington. without change.
due Boston AIS p. nj.
7.2O n. m, except Sunday. for St.
Johnsbury and Portland.
1O.1O a. m. except Sunday. for Rich.
ford. Montreal and Ottawa.
1910 "A. M. Sunday only. for st. AL
bars.
11.O5 a, M, daily for Boston, Spring
field and New York; for New
London week days only.
Through parlor cars and dining
cars Essex Junction to Boston
and New York. Parlor car for
Breton Woods. commencing
July 10.
2.5O p m. except Sunday. for St,
AlDbbS
AJAX p m. except Sunday. for St. AL
bans, Rouses Point, Ogdens-
burg, Richford and Montreal
Also for Montpelier and White
River Junction.
5.1O p. M. except Sunday. for St.
Johnsbury.
6.1S p. m. daily, for Montreal and
Chicago Standard sleeper daily.
and tourist sleeping cars Mon
days. Wednesdays and Fridays
to Chicago. without change
6.45 p. m. Sunday only. for White
River Ju lction.
1O.3O p. m. except Sunday. for Bos-
ton and New York. Through
sleeping cars from Essex juno
ton, due Boston sos u m.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-02
Vermont Notes
News of the State Gathered
Here and There.
Nelson Lewis Sheldon, boston Lawyer
TO De Acting President of Nor
witch University.

Nelson Lewis Sheldon, a Boston law
yer who came into prominence as senior
counsel in tho Dakota Dan and
''Fresno Dan" Russell identity case and
frequent contributor to the magazines,
has been appointed acting president OF
Norwich University. He will not give up
his law practice. Mr.. Sheldon was born
in Vermont and received his early educa-
ton in the public schools of this State.
Of small means he was compelled to
teach school while going through college.
short time after graduating from Nor
witch he accepted the position of prin-
cipal of Norwood, Mass, high school.
He Is the organizer OF the alumni as
ISOLATION of Norwich and, member of
the board Of trustees. During the
Spanish American War he raised a regi-
ment of Norwich men that was rendered
for service to Governor Wolcott. He also
has the honor of having conducted ono
of the two cases in which a town has
been indicted in this commonwealth. He
brought action against the town of Nor
wood for failure to furnish and sustain
a suitable school house, properly fur
nished and properly located"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-02

If the present tenant is not to renew
his lease. start the classified advertising
hunt for the new tenant now ana &c.
ali the sleep you need!
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-02
BARRE TO COME UNDER WORK.

MEMS COMPENSATION LAW.
Barre has elected to come under the
new workmen's compensation law and
will file bond with the State Industrial
Accident board. In other words the city
will be doing as it has done in the past
four years. insuring it's employees. but with
the amount of compensation left to the
State board for adjudication.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-02

Hugh NJ. Moore VS., Gay Potion Ben
ton, case; Hyman zelig Feinbers' vs.
Fred l., Smith, tort; John Casey VS.
John Forville. replevin; Hampder
Shoe Co, VS.. Alpert & Rosenberg, apis.
contract
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-21
SEVERE PUNISHMENT
Of Mrs. chappe1, of Five Years
Standing, Relieved by cardui.

Nj. Ally, N. c.-Mrs. Sarah M. Chap.
pell OF this town, says: 81 suffered Tor
live years with wonlanly troubles. also
stomach troubles, and my punishment
was more than any one could tell.
] tried most every kind of medicine.
but none did me any good.
read one day about Cardui, the wo-
mans tonic, and | decided to try il. I
had not taken but abou, six bottles until
was almost cured. II did me more
good than all the other medicines | had
tried, put together.
My friends began asking me why I
looked SO well, and told them about
Cardui. Several are now taking it,"
Do you, lady reader, suffer from any
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such as headache, backache, sideacie'
sleeplessness, and that eyerlastingly tired
feeling2
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Just as It has million other women in
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