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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-05-01
PIANO BARGAINS FOR MAY

For the month of May, we offer the
largest size Becker Bros upright piano
for S275. This piano we always sold for
$3.50. The case work is superb. and the
tone Is all that the most critical can
desire. Catalogue sent upon request.
We also offer three new Mckannon Bros.
& Co. pianos. regular price $3.50, for 1885
each; one Emerson piano, largest size,
and beautiful mahogany case. regular
price $500, for 1915. Terms on all the
above. only $40 down. and SIS per month.
Geo. ID. Jarvis & Son, Burlington, Vt.
.Advt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-05-01

MARSHFIELD

Mr.. and Mrs. Earle NJ. Walbridge arr
rejoicing over the arrival OF daughter
April 20.
Mrs. George Durette and family, who
have been spending few weeks il
Barre, returned home Thursday.
| Beginning with next Sunday. the even.
| ing service will begin at 1880 instead OF
I as heretofore.
Dr. and Mrs. II. 5. Carver left on
| Wednesday for Barre, where they are
to reside with their son, j. Ward Carver,
! for the present.
4. w. McWain. who has been spend
ing couple Of weeks with his daugh-
ter. left Thursday for Randolph, accom-
panied, as far as Montpelier, by his
granddaughter. Miss Ruby Davis.
Henry Kennedy OF Montpelier spent a
few DAYS in town this week.
Mrs. y. Grace Carr has accepted a po-
sition a. cook in an old ladies' home in
Portsmouth, \. H.. and expects to begin
her duties next week.
William Lunge has rented the house
owned BY Mrs Kate Hadloek.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. Davis took an auto
trip TO Barre Wednesday. accompanied
by DR.. and Mrs. Carver.
DIR. and Mrs. II. c. Hollister are NOV
ing 10 Mrs. Eva Tamberton's house and
she il 10 board with them.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Shortt, Mr.. and
Mrs. y. l.. Spencer aud Miss Ruby Da
Wis went to North Montpelier Thurs
day evening 10 witness the presentation
OF bar Haven"
Mrs. :. Adella Swerdfeger wss in Bur
lington and Barton Landing this week
IN the interests Of the Pythian Sisters.
Look for posters Of Aunt Jcrushs's
Quilting Party" at Pythian hsll Friday,
Nav IA
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-05-01

in the same nest the same year, and il
encouraged by ample quarters often raise
three broods; it is, therefore, well to
remove the old nests every year from
their houses. Martins, again, live in col
onies, and 40 or 50-room house is none
too large. These most useful birds are
tireless in their constant search for fly
ing insects and will soon rid neigh
borhood of mosquitoes. Fortunately for
the busy householder, nests and food
shelters of various shapes and sizes may
be purchased ready to hang. In the or
chard birds are of the greatest assist
ance, especially in controlling coddling
moths, these insects doing more damage
to apples and pears than all other in
sects combined. Thirty-six species OF
birds destroy from 66 to So per cent. OF
the alternating larvae of these insects;
more than 80 species feed upon caterpl-
lars and SO species live largely on
plant-lice.
The United States department of agr'
culture will send to anyone, upon re-
quest, farmers bulletin No. 900, telling
how to build bird houses, so there is no
excuse for not providing them. 1t is
very important to get rid OF cats and
English sparrows, as both drive away
the birds. Sparrows may be trapped, 50
buying very good trap; as sparrows
are nowhere included among protected
birds, they may be exterminated. To
Kill sparrow instantly, place the thumb
nail at the base of its skull and dislocate
is neck by hard and quick pressure.
Getting rid of harmful cats is not SO
,asy; they can be trapped and sent to
he humane society, or another way is
o take strip of cotton sheeting IL
inches wide around each tree about six
II eight feet from the groundl, and paint
t well with grease and then with a
eavy coat of tar, which keeps the grease
rom drying out. This scheme has proved
cry successful, and should be tried
7herever the birds are helping to de-
resse the insect pests.
Copyright, 1915. by f. r. Parkinson-An
rights reserved
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-05-01
BETHEL

Myron Fl. Fowler was here from
Starksboro to attend the funeral of his
grandmother, Mrs. Laura Fowler, to.
day. About May 90 he and his family
will go to Huletts point on Lake George
and he will have charge of a postoffice
and store which both do large business
during the summer because of boarders
and cottagers from the cities.
Mrs, Sarah ID. Fraser returned Wednes-
day to South Woodstock after spending
the winter with her granddaughter, Mrs.
Arthur V. Lcavitt.
During more or less of mixup near
f. r. Jenney's restaurant late Thurs
day evening, Patrick Senter, an en-
ploye of the American Realty Co., sus-
tanned injuries about the head and ears
which called for surgical treatment at
DR.. Greene's. Robert Ross, believed to
have been his chief assailant, was found
to have settled with the company that
day and was missing when sought by
the officers. A third party pleaded gull
ty to charge of intoxication.
A sharp thunderstorm with little rain
Thursday evening burned out several
telephone lines. That night rain fell
copiously and continued yesterday fore
noon. The river rose rapidly and pond
full of logs was soon emptied, the camp
Of the lumberjacks following down the
river
Fred W. King is i'll and unable to run
his barber shop, which is being kept
open by Fred Grain, assisted by Michele
Tetrillo.
Mrs. Eta Byam of Montpelier is Wis
ting relatives here.
Misses Zilpah and Zilpha Ranney of
Pittsfeld, students at the University OF !
Vermont, are with their sister, Mrs. f.
A. Edmunds.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-05-01
ENCOURAGING THE BIRDS.
Provide All the Modern Improvements

As spring approaches, many suburban
ties are doubtless completing their plans
for an active campaign against insects
and have already ordered the insecti-
cides, repaired the sprayer, and looked
over all the trees, shrubs, and canes care
fully. But there are those, perhaps,
who have overlooked natures best insect
destroyers, the birds. II so, there is yet
time to make provision for them, so that
when they return they will find plenty OF
suitable nesting houses from which to
choose, shelter shelves, food houses,
baths, drinking water, and protection
from their deadly enemies the cats. and
also the English sparrows. That birds
viii return year after year TO the same
place i'm great varieties has been proved
conclusively. There is, for instance.
certain bird lover in Illinois. who has
taken great interest in birds and pro-
vided houses, food shelters, baths, etc,
for them; as result 300 to 400 birds
always make their home on his acre of
land. among them being: Martins. scar
let tanagers. brown thrashers. bluejays,
wrcns. catbrds. fickers, gold
finchcs. blsckbirds. great fly
catchers. white-bcllied swallows. Balti-
more orioles. and several kinds of war
hIars
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-05-01
GROTON
Funeral of George Benjamin Was Held
Friday.

Funeral Of George Benjamin Was He'll
Friday.
George Benjamin died Tuesday night
after a short illness of pneumonia, agec
62 years. Mr.. Benjamin had made bis
home with his daughter, Mrs. ID. I. Far
ron, since a year ago last fall, coming
here after the death of his wife, which
occurred at White River Junction. llc
leaves two daughters, Mrs. Farron OF
| Groton and Mrs. Kimball of Boston. The
funeral was held yesterday forenoon at
! 1880 o'clock at his late home, Rev. $. II.
Myers officiating, and burial was at
Peacham beside his wife.
Editor Lord of the Groton Times has
been confined to the house several days
this week with a severe cold and the
grippe.
Mrs. d. II. James, who has been i'll
for the past week, is recovering.
Mrs. Minnie Chalmers was in town
this week on her way from East Corinth.
where she has been employed as nurse,
to her home in Barre.
Rev. +. w. Lewis returned home on
Thursday, having visited friends at Land
grove, n. H., since the close of confer
cnce. All are pleased at his return here
for another year.
Judge F. NJ. Page was business Wis
itor in Waterbury Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Stevens and
child of Morrisville, who have been visit
ing relatives here, returned home the
first of the week
Charles Ford of Newbury is in town,
working at his trade of painting.
Mrs. Andrew Benzie has been passing
several days in Montpelier.
Miss Doris Ingraham of South Rye
gate has finished work in the Groton
Times office.
Alexander Hart came home from Cot
tage hospital Tuesday, where he under
vent an operation four weeks ago. Mr..
Hart seems to be making good reeov
Try.
The many friends in this vicinity OF
4. NJ. Morrison of Barre were panied to
earn OF his death yesterday morning.
The Womans Home Missionary So
iety will meet at the Methodist par
onage next Tuesday afternoon at 3
iclock. The study of the RED Mans
and" will be continued. Arrangements
re to be made at this time for the dis.
riot meeting May 81.
II. NJ. Kicker remains very ILL., DIR,
filler of Woodsville. n. H.. was called I
thursday in consultation with DR.. G. w.
'arling of South Ryegate, the attending !.
MUSICIAN.
Mrs. Kimball of Boston was called
ere the first of the week by the ill., {
ess and death of her father, George |
enjamin. t
Charles Hatley of Munroe. n. H., has
urchased the Ellsworth Arthur farm |
nd will soon move to the same.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-05-01
BRADFORD

Mrs. H. X. Pettee. was called to Lit
tleton, n. H., Wednesday by the death
of sister.
We are glad to learn that Rev. F. A.
Woodworth has returned to Bradford to
serve as pastor of Grace church for an
other year.
The academy baseball team went to
Haverhill. n. H., Saturday, where they
played the academy team of that place.
The score was to 0 in favor of the
lIaverhill team.
Mrs w. S. Cole has been i'll the past
week with tonsilitis.
The members of the Ku Klux Khan in.
vited their lady friends to the Congrega-
tional church parlor Monday evening,
where a very pleasant evening was spent
with games and promenading after
which refreshments of cake and ice
cream were served.
The academy ball team was defeated
on the White Sox ground by the Woods
vile, n. H.. high school team Wednes-
day, the score being to 2.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-05-01
MONTPELIER
Mr.. and Mrs. David Brown Observing
Golden Wedding Anniversary To-day.

Golden Wedding Anniversary To-day.
Benjamin Woolhouse. Thomas Dolir
and Daniel Mahon were in city court
Thursday and pleaded guilty to the
charge of intoxication. The first two
were given 80 days in Jail for second
offence and the latter was given 20 days.
A daughter was born Wednesday at
lieaton hospital TO Mr.. and Mrs. George
Grout.
The funeral of Miss Lucy Taplin was
held from the Riverside yesterday fore
noon, DIR. H. A. Flint officiating. The
bearers were George l.. Blanchard Ed
ward II. Deavitt, George b. Walton and
Ray w. Huse. Burial was in Green
Mount cemetery.
Joseph Hallihan, one of the riveting
gang on the Rialto block, received bad
burn between the eyes, to the bone,
yesterday, while catching hot rivets in
n pail. One bounded out and struck him
in the face. The services of physi-
clan We're required to dress the burn.
Mr. and Mrs. David Brown of Main
street are to-day observing their golden
wedding anniversary, although, on ac-
count of their poor health, no public
observance will take place. David Brown
and Elizabeth Lavigne were married
May !, 1868 in Montpelier by Rev. FIR.
j. NJ. Duglue The former is 70 years
OF age and his wife is four years young
er. For 63 years this place has been
their home. Up to four years ago Mr.. |
Brown was actively employed, 20 years
in the tannery of Johnnott & Peck and |
q 4.
company. Of eight children, born to
Mr.. and Mrs. Brown, three have died
those surviving being Mrs. Lizzie En-
erson of Providence, r. H.. Carrie, jose
phine, William p. and Henry Brown.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-05-01
IMPROVING THE GRASSLAND.
TOp.pressing Preferable to Reseedinl

| Iop-DreSsinB FieleiapAe !" NSNNe
MANY suburban jewellers are fortunat'
in possessing a bit of pasture land, per
hans an acre or two. This treasured
piece. however, may gradually become
! poor, the turf sodbound and moss-grown
and the soil sour. hard and cloverless
Years ago 1t provided ample pasture for
the family COW the entire summer, but
to-day perhaps il hardly keeps the ami
NAL a month. Yet the idea Of ploughing
M goes against the grain, for it would
mean no place for the COW 60 exercise an,
also an unsightly brown spot for several
weeks, and il properly done would be
under hoed crops for two seasons before
seeding down again. Therefore. what Is
to be- dnnel
In answer TO this question the follow
ing plan. which is very simple one. -
advocated by both the Cornell and Mas
sachusetts experiment stations, and will
solve the problem successfully in most
cases. The principle j. that worn-out
pastures can be- greatly improved by
top-dressing with basic-slag meal and
low grade sulph1ie Of potash. and the ca
perience Of one man may be- interesting
10 note in this connection. He ssys;
The two were MIXED together in the
proportion Of five pounds Of alag 70 three
81 sulphate and applied in the spring al
the rate Of 500 pounds 10 the acre.
A Marked Improvement.
Before the end II the fret season
there was a marked difference ~ the
character Of the growth upon the ferti-
lizod and the unfcrtilized plots. On the
former phite clover was found to BE-
coming in. While the grasses showed
much greensr color and = mere vigorous
growth. The following spring the top
dressing was repeated. with the result /.
ihat. uathu outstanding heasr pastur1ng
b cattle. the change in the character ~ I
TIE heritage shown ~ examination early 4
n the mouth of MAY vas nothing iess 4
! astonishing. II Tlsoe a the duil. life
css. moss infested turf. fhiekiv stsfred I
xsth hiusts. 7 nou haze IN thrse piats /
-ieh greer turf 30 uhieh uhtf riorer i
nurh the most fsrufnineft species ~
iss.a. ~ thiek Is ths doVar IN these rils.ts
hat IN rnBsf place r constitutes r per-
80 rst
sug.is shsnrs. i Should ~ v.aiuirsl s.tii
5 ths rrsaif sinsrlt af sueh meditation
i fhr asaI 20 - q ifins ns Sta Il fw
lestrs. Ser M stvH " srv klna has hen
ovu. TIE Tlsss uhrh harr hrs-u irl'
rssssi srp nau producing fuliv ttrst
isne. tiss smstnrrH ~ serd Firniiurs8 t.y
hazr vhah tata mr. tsa.r 81 t-sated.
casgnrts. 1874 ~ 3 n rssssnsen-ar
-zsss r-ar-~-@
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-05-01
MIDDLESEX

= x. y. Scates OF Boston was a business
visitor in town Thursday.
Miss Eva Andrews of Montpelier was
a guest of Miss Ethel Berry Friday.
Mrs. r. J, Eaton was called to Fays-
ton Friday by the serious illness of her
grandmother, Mrs. 4. d. Bragg.
+. w. Huntley OF Waterbury was a
business visitor of f. A. Boyee Thurs
day.
BENJAMIN Wallen was unable to at
tend school the latter part of the week
on account of illness.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-05-01
Birds Have Their Preferences.

Birds, like human beings, have their
likes and dislkes; the house satisfying
the martins will not suit Mrs. Flicker.
The bluebirds prefer a three or four-room
house. a. they never raise a second brood
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-05-01
ANTICIPATING THE GARDEN.
Taking Time By the Forelock.

Inc poet Dryden mas a line someWher
about "all Elysium is in plot o
ground" and if an amateur gardener ha
never felt the urge and truth of tina
line, then he has failed, poor unfortu
nate, to discover and realize the quaiit
of healthy virility and unquenchabl
hopefulness which is the never ending de
light OF the true gardener. Especial,
now that spring has once more showr
signs of approach, the ideal time pre-
sents itself for beginning to wander her,
and there in order to look for frs,
chance OF some advance spring work.
| To stroll among the iiower-b beds anc
poke the earth with cane to see how
soon the soil will be ready for the wait
| ing seeds and plants; to carry the gar.
den benches to the workroom and give
them an amateurs coat of paint; to be.
gin mildly raking an uneven walk; or tn
whip out the old saw and, after sharp
ening it with professional ease, start
manufacturing some of those new posts
which will be needed for the sweet peas.
Then there are the many apple, pear,
plum, and peach trees to be carefully
looked over to see that there are no
harmful insects engaged in their destruc-
tive work. and also to note if there may
possibly be an earlier yield of luscious
fruit to be enjoyed and boosted of this
particular season.
Sweet Peas To the Front.
But the posts for the sweet peas are,
perhaps. the most important bit of spring
puttering, for the rapid growth of the
popularity of these flowers has burst all
bounds, and many people contend it has
become the most satisfactory and sought
after blossom that grows.
One very important essential in the
growing of sweet peas is earliness in SOW
ing them, and just as soon as the frost
is out of the ground one of our first bits
of work to be enjoyed is the proper prep
aration of the soil for the sweet-pea
bed. This is accomplished by digging
down two feet and making the earth
rich and mellow by mixing it with pull
verified and rotted manure, and work
ing into the upper six inches one-half
pound OF lime and bone dust to the
square yard.
The seeds should them be sowed as
,arly as possible, about three feet apart,
n rows five feet apart, the plants to
tand not nearer than six inches apart.
rhe seeds should be covered with about
wo inches Of rich soil, but too much
Emphasis cannot be laid upon getting the
eeds in the ground just as soon as pos
ible in order to have as long time as
'ossible after sowing to hold back the
op-growth and throw all possible
into the root action. For all
ants which are well and deeply rooted
7il insure a prolonged blooming season
nd luxuriant and large blossoms. Thus,
well planted and properly cared for,
ur bed OF sweet peas. with it's myriad
{ exquisite color, may prove in part,
t least. what Dryden meant when he
'rote Of finding "all Elysium in plot of
round"
Copyright, 1915. by r. r. Parkinson-Ali |
rights reserved.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-02-22
DO YOU HOARD MONEY


Rev. H. H. Hutton, pastor of rnc
First Baptist church. delivered his
SermOn-lecture "okAhomu Clrvs
Mennest Miser." 10 a large crowd last
night. He announced that there would
he II meeting March NJ O'Clock o.
M for the purpose of organizing 20
Baptist Brotherhood association In
his sermon Rev. Hultcu attacked sry
eral VI the leading men NJ the eff,
claiming they are putting their money
IN the bank and building unlatmI
homes while their children arr surrI
ilcing the environment uf 70 ) VI e..
\ Others he attacked rur uppu-lug
the Sunday closing law Uuv pending
In the legislature
The reasons he say frr THESE con
dltlons are first. based upon rrpntn
tl"u. Tie he compared Oklahoma CIV
with f. Worth Knn.o- city and
Chicago, AZ to busIr-- rntrrprlsr-
religious and education nRIliurs.
putting Oklahoma City n first RINK
Rev llullen said the muur,cd men N
the city were not conslIrrutr enough
Of God, place of WORSHIP rh. he
said, is responsible fur oklahoma
Clty.s large church debt
The second reason be- gave was the
law of bencyOlence, In vhlpn hr said
Baptist preachers could mot criticize
monrycd men AZ they would Hike
He upheld Socialism and gave few
figures ON Rockefeller Income say
Ing he rnthcr see RockrrcIlrr gr lt
and give ir 10 the Rockefeller re-.
search Foundation than 10 see Il few
local men get It aud store # u the
bank
The third he said 4. the glh Of
God, which is the muiu,prng " all
benevoleucc The house was filled 10
It's capacity the congregation being
favored by three special rccitnls ou
the pip organ
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-02-22
SHOW OF STOCK
is OPEN TODAY
Fine Breeding Cattle and Swine on
Exhibition At Second Annual Show
Being Held At Stock Yards

Hundreds OF people, for the greater
part interested in the betterIng ot
swine and cattle breeding, attended
the second annual show and sale of
the Oklahoma Breeders which is he.
ing held In the stock yards aud which
opened to the public this morning
e. l.. Ticer Of this city and q. W.
Graves OF Norman have charge Of the
show, the former being superintendent
OF the swine division and the latter
OF the cattle. The pens have been
cleaned, sand placed on the floors and
the pens disinfected, and other prera.
rations for the display OF the animals
were made.
The entries IN the show and sale
include some Of the hest animals I'm
the state and under the care OF their
watchful owners they have arrived In
the city for display and sale In the
best OF condition. The classes to be
exhibited include some Of the states
best Durocs Poland Chinas, Hamp-
shires and Tamworths In the swim di.
vision and such high grade breeds OF
cattle az the shorthorns, Angus and
Herfords. The Judging OF the cattle
will occur this afternoon.
J,J. McIaln OF Anna, Tex, win OF.
ficiate as Judge in the Durocs and
Tamworth swine division today before
the sale.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-02-22
THOUSANDS MADE
OFF pop BOTTLES
PawnbrOkers Charged with Helping
Gang by Telling Victims Glass
Baubles Were Diamonds.

KANSAS CITY, Mo Feb 22.--One
pop bottle Of the common blue-whlte
variety made into diamonds" Of va
rious weights has been sold for t2O,-
600 In the last month This Is the
belief OF Louis r. Kupfer. attorney,
who says several clients have been
swlndled In Kansas City's newest
confidence game.
kupfer charges that six men. one
a negro, are involved Some OF them
are pawnbrokers. Prospective vic
Tins are approached with an offer
OF a diamond at a fraction OF its real
value, kupfer says. and are then in
duced tn consult one or more OF the
pRWnbrokers. who assure them that
the diamond IL a bargain The truth
Ii learned when the victim having
bought the supposed diamond, takes
1t to Il regular jeweler for his opln-
ion.
kupfer had a warrant charE
ing trick and fraud, issued for
). Wirk, upon complaint OF Al
bert s, Light, 1911. Walnut street
Light declared he bought what he
believed to be diamonds worth I7Sb
Tor tS4V then found they were
worthless.
william overstreet caused the
arrest OF Morris sosland on a
charge OF defraudIng him out Of i15O
on one OF the pop bottle gems Sos
land was arraigned before Justice
John H. Pollock and released on a
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-02-22
ALLIES ANSWER SOON
Premier Asqulth Says Governments
Are Considering Reprisals against
New German Move.

LONDON Feb. - The allied gov.
ernments have not yet decided Oh the
precise attitude which II ls proposed
to adopt in retaliation against Ger
many's recently initiated bellgerent
policy but Il speedy agreement Is c1-
pected, Replying TO II question In
the house Of commons this afternoon
Premier Asquth said
The allied government, are consid.
erlng what action It would be- proper
to take In the way Of rrprisal against
the German policy Of attacking and
destroying British and allied and
neutral vessels without warming and
without an attempt being made to save
the lives Of civilians aud innocent
crews.
Pending decision which hope
Will very soon he announced | cannot
make Il statement regarding the ma
ture or scope " the measures To be
taken"
As To the form IN which the decIhons
will be published Premier Asqulth
said:
There certainly will be Il note from
Great Britain and hope there will be
a Joint one"