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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1915-10-06

building inspector, COMMITTEES of one to
investigate damage alleged to have been
done the house Of o. p. Torrence by blast
ing at the rock crusher.
Claim OF Frank M. Wentworth for re-
endorsement for taxes paid by him under
protest on land he did not own, was re-
ferred to Aid. Wescott, Stuart and Ire
worgy.
Petition Of the New England Telephone
70. for permission to erect wires on Moore
street, at Ellsworth Falls, was presented,
and notice for hearing on the petition
on Monday, Nov. 1, at 7.30 p. M, ordered
published in The American.
Supt. L. II. Cushman, Of the Bar Harbor
q Union River Power Co., reported that
residents Of the Surry road had requested
the extension Of the water main as far Is
the Howard B. Moor place, and asked the
city's consent for the necessary excava-
tion OF the street, provided the company
decided to extend the main. Consent was
given.
Aid. Treworgy brought up the matter of
installing concrete watering-trough at
Pond spring. He was made q committee
OF one to investigate whether the foun-
tain head Of the spring was high enough
to make such an installation practicable,
and the probable cost.
Bill Of N. F. Johnston for repair work
on concrete sidewalks, amounting in all to
s847.27, was approved, and the balance
due beyond payments on account already
made was ordered paid, deposit Of 800
being left with the city as guaranty to
make good certain OF the work not satis-
factory to the street commissioner.
Adjourned.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1915-10-06
DIED.

BRIDGES-At Penobscot, Oct /, George E
D Bridges, aged So years, months, % days.
CARPENTER-At Castine, Oct 2, Edward H
Carpenter. aged 45 years, months, days.
GRAY-At Bncksport, Sept %, Reta. daughter
OF Mr. aud Mrs Elmer Gray, aged years.
GRAY-At Belfast, Oct 4, Charles l. Gray,
formerly of Deer Isle, aged SO years, 10
months.
HANCOCK-At Boston, Sept "a, Mrs Addie
r Hancock, formerly of Bucksport, aged rs
years.
HODGKINS-At Bar Harbor, Sept 80, Arson
A Hodgkins, aged As years, months, "a
days.
KNOWLTON = At Everett, Mass, Sept 2s
Henry w Knowlton, formerly of Sunset
aged 81 years, 10 months, 5 days.
LOWE = At Deer Isle, Oct 1, Mrs Comfort
Lowe, aged rs years.
SpENCER-At Bar Harbor, Sept Is, Minniva
E. wife Of H Spencer, aged IS years, Il
days.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1915-10-06

Grand total. S2,oo9 81
Bill Of l.. E. Treadwell for repairs on the
street sprinkler, laid over from the last
meeting, was taken up. Mr.. Treadwell
explained the items on the bill, and offered
to discount 80. The offer was accepted by
the board and the bill passed.
The matter OF laying a drain on Birch
avenue in front OF Mr.. Treadwell's shop
was taken up, and referred to the street
commissioner, together with the making
OF necessary repairs on the upper end Of
Birch avenue, to prevent the surface water
running in the middle OF the road.
Alderman Wescott, to whom was re-
ferred clam OF George w. Austin for hens
killed by dogs or wild animals, reported
that both Mr.. Austin and his wife were
willing to testify before a justice that
the hens were killed by wild animals or
dogs, and the claim was ordered paid.
J. A. Stackpole presented claim for
hens killed by foxes. Mr.. Stackpole
has had several hens killed by foxes
during the summer, but could
swear to only two killed within the
seven days before presenting claim, as
required by law, 80 the bill is for two
hens. This claim, together with one Of
{. j. Carter for three sheep killed by wild
animals, was referred to Aid. Small.
Harry 8. Jones was appointed city
weigher.
Petition from residents OF Dean street for
sewer on that street, from High to Water
street, was presented. H. W. Dunn APP
peared for the petitioners, describing con-
ditions which made the sewer necessary
The matter was referred to special COM
mittee composed Of Aid. Small, Treworgy
and Stuart, to act with street commissioner.
The mayor appointed Frank r. Moore,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1915-10-06
BORN

ALLEN-At Lamoine, Sept 25, to Mr. and Mrs
Francis Allen, a son. Francis s, jr.
BRACY-As Brooklin, Sept %, to Mr. and Mrs
Harold Bracy, a daughter. tLillial Mae
CLARK-At Hancock, Sept 81, to Mr. and Mrs
Walter Clark, a daughter.
DAvIs-At Bar Harbor, sept %, to Mr. and
Mrs John w Davis, son.
DAvIS-At Lamoine, Sept 16, to Mr. and Mrs
Augustus Davis, son.
MEADER-At West Ellsworth. Sept rs, to Mr.
and Mrs Byron H Meader, daughter.
Persis Eva.
MORONI-At Bar Harbor, Sept 20, to Mr. and
Mrs Edward Maroni, daughter.
PIERCE-At Brooklin, Sept 81, to Mr. and Mrs
Fred L Pierce, daughter. Alice Edna.
ROWE-At Bar Harbor, Sept 10, to Mr. and
Mrs Hollis Rowe, a son.
SOPER-At Bar Harbor, Sept %, to Mr. and
Mrs Cha rles L Soper, a son.
SANBOR Nat Brooksville, Oct 2, to Mr. and
MRS Eu gene Sanborn, daughter. Arlene
Marie.
SNOw-At stonington, Sept %, to Mr. and
Mrs Bertrand H Snow, son.
THOMAS-At Southwest Harbor, Sept %, to
Mr. and Mrs Edward Thomas, son.
WILLIAMSON Brooklin, Sept %, to Mr. and
Mrs Edmund Loring Williams, a son
Edmund Loring.l
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1915-10-06
MARRIED..

BOWMAN-DOW-At Whitefield, Sept 26, by
Roswell Partridge, esq, Miss Velma Bow
man, Of Whiteheld, to Loring Dow, OF
Eden.
EATON-SCOTT-At Deer Isle, Sept %, by
Rev Guptill, Miss Mary L Eaton, OF
Stonington, to Paul w Scott, Of Deer Isle.
MADDOCKS-MITCHE = At North Ellis
worth, Sept 20, by Rev Clarence Emery, OF
Charleston, Miss Ruth Maddocks, OF
North Ellsworth, to Howard r Mitchell, OF
Eden.
NYE-BLODGETT AT Bucksport, Sept 80
by Rev Henry w Webb, Miss Jessie Marie
Nye to Frederick Swazey Blodgett, both OF
Bucksport.
SHOWN AN-BRAY--At Bucksport, Oct 2, by
Rev B McAEster. Miss Wilma Snow
man, of Orland, to Joseph Bray, Of Bucks
port.
STIRRAT-SCOTT-A Bar Harbor, Sept 81
by Rev Larned, Miss Barbara w Il
Stirrat to Horace William Scott, both Of
Bar Harbor.
STEvENS-GRAY-At West Brooksville, Oct
4, by Rev g Atkins, Miss Lottie n
Stevens, OF West Brooksville, to Herman
Gray, of North Brooksville.
SwAZEY-BUTLER-At fremont, Sept 20. by
LW Rumill, esq, Miss Virgelia M Swazey
to Fred E Butler, both of fremont.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1915-10-06
EGYPT.

Mrs. William Jordan is visiting in Ellis
worth.
Mrs. Norris Savage has gone to Vance
boro for few weeks.
Miss Abbie Hutchins is at home from
Bar Harbor, where she has been employed.
Raymond Clarke is home from Boston.
On his way he visited his brother Percy
at Stonington.
Mrs. Samuel Savage is at home from
East brook, where she has been working
for Mrs. Hardison.
Mrs. 4. e. Scammon spent two days
this week with her daughter, Mrs. Frank
Goodwin, OF Hancock, who 10 i'll.
Oct. 4. H. A. G
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CITY MEETING.
prrrrIoN FOR SEWER AND BILLS
FOR HENS AND SHEEP.

,rsrpENrs OF sURkY ROAD WANT
WATER MAINS EXTENDED = ROLLS
OF ACCOUNTS PASSED.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1915-10-06

(From the office Of the county agent, g. N.
Worden, Ellsworth.)
ANOTHER FLOWING CONTEST.
The blowing contest at North Penobscot
Sept. 20, in connection with the grange
fair, proved one OF the most satisfactory
events OF the season, not so much on
account Of the number OF contestants
entered, but from the fact that nearly 200
men witnessed the match with the keen
est OF interest, discussing each mans
work and bringing to each others atten-
ton the vital points which make for good
blowing.
The event took place on the Lowell farm
adjoining the fair grounds, the winners
being Herbert l.. Lowell in the sulky
class, with John Deer, ard Harry
Haynes in the walking pillow class.
Eugene E. Goss won first honors for the
best equipped outfit on the field.
Following is the decision of the judges
by pOiuts:
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1915-10-06

The regular meeting Of the city govern
u,ent was held Monday evening, Mayor
Harerthy presiding. Aldermen present,
wescott. stuart, Treworgy and Small.
ro,ls OF accounts were passed a. follows:
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1915-10-06
MARINE LIST.

Ellsworth Port.
Sid Sept "a, sch Lulu w Epps, Boston, lum-
Der, Whitcomb, Haynes g. Co.
Sid Sept %, sch Henrietta Whitney,
Newark, slaves, Whitcomb, Haynes g. Co
Hancock County Ports.
Franklin-Ar Oct /. sch Daniel McLoud
Southwest Harbor-Sld Sept 80, schs Mil
dred May for Gloucester, cargo cured fish
from b II Mayo; Albert Lutz OBJ for Nova
Scotia
Sid Oct S, sim Mohawk, coastwise
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1915-10-06
WEST ELLSWORTH.

Winifred Clark has moved into his
bungalow.
James Grindle shot the first deer OF the
season in this section.
Daniel Carter is critically ill.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1915-10-06
FARM DEMONSTRATIONS
News of Interest to Hancock County
Farmers.
ANOTHER FLOWING CONTEST.

(From the Office Of the county agent, g. N.
worden, Ellsworth.)
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1915-10-06
ELLSWORTH MARKETS.

The feature of the week in the markets
is the big drop in the price Of oats. Corn,
also, is c little lower. Potatoes are higher.
Following are retail prices in Ellsworth
to-day:
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1915-10-06

The local merchant soho does not ad
certise is thro,oing open the door to the
mailorder house, schich does advertise,
and ,ohich is looking for just such OPEN
| tngs.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1915-11-24

themselves Italian, Greek, Norwegi-
an, Russian and German, they know
''toik' or turk"
All day long the procession fills the
streets. Boys with live birds under
their arms, followed by shrieking
crowds of children until they disap-
pear in some dingy doorway; wom-
Ell with big bundles done up in burlap
or old newspaper, which Sherlock
Holmes, at least, can tell easily are
turkeys by the size of the claws stick
ing out; limOusines rolling nOiSelessly
to the doors of shining empOriums
where the democratic national bird
costs at least 10 cents more than it does
If you take it home alive from the
public market, but it isn't half as
much fun; beautifully dressed women
selecting the finest for the family feast
Of Dives; tired commuters rushing into
the market and dashing out again,
spilling nuts and celery and cranber-
ries, but cIutching without possibility
of error the latest turkey there is
left in the market-this is the day
before Thanksgiving in the big city.
Nobody cares what the price is. 1t
may be % cents or it may be 80. It
makes very interesting reading two
weeks beforehand. Father especially
and mother, if she is member of
the Housewives league and feels q
moral responsibility in these matters
likes to know whether he'll have to pay
5 cents more this year or only 3 more
than he paid last year. But do you
think the cost matters on the day be
fore Thanksgiving? Does it matter tC
| you?-New York Tribune.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1915-11-24
Riches Await the FIndinus

There is a highway in South Africa
built from the dust and dirt OF tbs
diamond mines near by. A man with
sharper eyes than his neighbors pur-
chased the right to work over this
refuse and from it has produced a
fortune in diamond dust. Every day
humanity ignores much in the life of
the world around and beneath tor
at least fails to consider it as factor
in the discovery of truth. Gold can
be mined wherever human hearts
abound.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1915-11-24
Every One Chases
the Turkey at
This Time

"Gira da turk grins the red shawl
way through the wet alleys of the
city market place. She reaches the
stalls where live birds are being sold
to these hardy souls who are equal to
the task of carrying their purchases
home, squawking and struggling,
through the city streets. Madonna
Bella does not hesitate, however. She
picks out the fiercest bird in the whole
pen and rugs her capable fingers
through his feathers to feel if he really
is as fat as he looks. Then she waits,
her broad smile growing broader every
minute, as the dealer weighs her treas
ure. The men and boys, to whom the
day before Thanksgiving is one of the
most entertaining in the whole calen-
dar, stand around, shouting their glee,
and finally Madonna Bella reaches out
a strong hand, SeiZeS her bird by the
legs and thrustS it into the folds of her
apron, departing proudly down the
street. Next after her is a delegation
of mirthful, rosy checked boys from
the settlements come to buy "a good
one' for Miss Sallie. 1t requires many
moments Of heated discussion before
they can all agree upon just which one
is good enough, and then more consul
tation before they decide that the as
ISOLATION funds are being used to the
best advantage in the purchase of the
bird that is chosen.
Thanksgiving teaches one thing
namely. that there is no need for uni
versal language. When there is a uni
versal need the words take care of
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1915-11-24
FRIENDSHIPS.

May the law of Sallust always
remain engraved on the heart Of
your king. mot with the help
of armies nor treasures do king
doms continue to flourish, but
with the help of friends, and
these cannot be gained by force
nor bought with gold; they are
won by acts of kindness and by
faithfulness." And, moreover, =,
lit is necessary always to live
in unity with ones own; by con-
cord the smallest things become
great. whilst by discord the
greatest are reduced to nought."
Let him remember the example
of M. Agrippa, W. thought
much of this precept which alone
may make of your royal master
a good brother, a good comrade.
a good friend, a good king. Next
to God let nothing be dearer to
him than friendships. Let him
always implicitly trust the man
he once found worthy of his
friendship and, according to the
advice of Seneca. let him prove
his friends in all things, but take
care first to prove himself also.
= Slow in contracting
friendships. let him be even
more slow in breaking them
asunder and. If possible never
let him do so.-Petrarch.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1915-11-24

Mr. and Mrs. Jenne and Miss Jenne
with DIR. Fred Aldrich and family of
Derby were in town Friday and attend
ed the chicken pie dinner.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1915-11-24
Gil OVER GLEANTNGS

She will stop over in Boston and New
York for two weeks, sailing for ia
maica Dec. z.
Edward P. Frye spent part of the
day Sunday here with his friend Rev.
Glenn Douglass, en- route from his lee
ture appointment at Greensboro Satur-
day evening to one in Connecticut Mon
day evening.
WEST GLOVER
W. A. Scott has sold some land and
barn to Mr.. Devingo.
Miss Olive Metcalf visited her uncle,
a. A. Webster. recently
Mrs. Charles Woodland of Irasbur g
is with her daughter, Mrs. Bates.
isabelle Young is with her sister,
Mrs. Alton White, for short time
Mr.. and Mrs. Lyman Barber spent g
day last week in Craftsbury with their
daughter, Mrs. Ruby Garvin.
Alec Magoon has bought Mr.. Glover's
place. We are glad to have Mr.
Magoon's family stay with US.
The Willing Workers will give /;
progressive crokinole social at the hal
Friday evening. Ladies please bring
cake.
School closed the 18th for the Thanks
giving vacation. Miss Hamel, tn,
teacher, will spend the vacation at he
home in Massachusetts.
Vernon Bean and Harold Baker, VIII,
went with the harvesters to the Cana
, dian Northwest, have returned. The,
report an interesting trip.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1915-11-24

Mr.. and Mrs. John Arthur have been
visiting their daughter, Mrs. Homer
Kirby, recently at Hyde Park. Mr..
Kirby was in town on business recent
~.
Mrs. Lillian Mcqueen started Tues
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1915-11-24
Don't Soend Money FooIishIy,

1t is the easiest thing in the world
co spend money foolishly or carelessly.
It takes strength and determination
to resist the temptation to do so, but
successfully resisting the temptation
brings two rewards-a stiffening OF
your mental and moral backbone and
an increase in your material resources
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1915-11-24
GLOVER COMMUNITY CHURCH

There will be a Thanksgiving service
at the church at 7. 80 Thursday evening
preceding the presentation Of the
New Minister at Institute hall.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1915-11-24
INTENDED for last week.

On Sunday evening instead of the
pastors sermon as was intended, Ed
ward P Frye gave. 1.-The Man with
out a Country This rendition of a
most touching and interesting story
was much enjoyed by the small audience
present. Owing to the short time in
which the notice was circulated only a
limited number knew that Mr.. Frye
was to speak.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1915-11-24

Carl Bean recently purchased two
daughters of his famous Holstein COW,
Fluella, having sold the OLD cow.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1915-11-24

DR.. and Mrs. Nichols have taken
p )ss ession of Mrs. McQueen's home for
the winter.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1915-11-24

The hunting party from Norton have
returned having each deer
Dan Dewing and Miss Clara Johnson
were united in marriage at the parson- |
age by the Rev. Glenn R Douglass
Saturday evening. Congratulations.
Mazzini Phillips of Springfield
Mass, has been in town visiting reia-
tives and accompanied his brother,
Clarence, on hunting trip, all mem
bers of the party bringing in a deer.
The members of the D. of L. are
requested to meet at Institute hall at
l. 80 on Nov % to go in body to the
church at II o'clock where special
Thanksgiving services are to be held.
GLOVER COMMUNITY CHURCH
There will be a Thanksgiving service
at the church at 7.30 Thursday evening
preceding the presentation of the
literary and musical drama, '"The
New Minister at Institute hall.
Sunday morning there will be a
special service for the ID. of L. and j.
o. u. A. M.
Sunday morning evening there will
be given the second in the series of
Messages from Men of OIden Times to
Men of the New, ''By the Skin of the
Teeth"
All ladies interested in forming a
missionary society will meet with
Mrs. Martin Abbott on Tuesday at 3
O'Clock.
T,+o e., To- Of vxyonlrl
On Sunday evening instead of the
pastors sermon as was intended, Ed
ward P. Frye gave, 1.-THE Man with
out a Country This rendition of a
most touching and interesting story
was much enjoyed by the small audience
present. Owing to the short time in
which the notice was circulated only a
limited number knew that Mr.. Frye
was to speak.
INTENDED for last week.
Miss Mamie McDuffee is somewhat
improved.
Chester Sherburne has been making
some repairs on his house.
The Parish school closed Thursday
with little entertainment.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rogers's goods have ar
rived and they are living in their new
home.
John Jewell is moving into the upper
tenement in Bert Sherburne' tenement
house.
James Lang of Center Harbor, Me i.
is in town visiting relatives and
friends.
Miss lone Cameron was home from
her school at Irasburg Saturday and
Sunday.
DR.. and Mrs. Nichols have taken
o )ss ession of Mrs. McQueen's home for
the winter.
Frank Darling is to build over and
unite his barns, the work being done
this winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Dwire and Miss
Dorothy Dwire visited at Carl Beans
| for the weekend.
Mrs. V. l. Cameron is home from
her school at Stannard for vacation
until after Thanksgiving.
Carl Bean recently purchased two
daughters of his famous Holstein COW,
Fluella, having sold the old COW.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jenne and Miss Jenue
with DR.. Fred Aldrich and family OF
Derby were in town Friday and attend
ed the chicken pie dinner.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Arthur have beer
visiting their daughter, Mrs. Homer
Kirby, recently at Hyde Park. Mr.
Kirby was in town on business recent
~.
Mrs. Lillian Mcqueen started Tues
day for her winters work in Jamaica
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1915-11-24
GLOVER

The hunting party from Norton have
returned having each deer
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1915-09-08
Riverside

Oral Currier from johnson was recent
visitor at Cha. Lucas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eddie Manning were re-
cent callers at james Roddy's.
Mrs. Ella Currier from johnson spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hooper.
Andrew Wescom and son Orson from
Underhill were at Geo. Aliens Saturday
Mrs. Nellie Finnegan from the river
spent Thursday with Mrs. James Roddy.
Mrs. Gilbert Broad we'll spent Sunday
with her daughter, Mrs. Calkins, at Cady's
Falls.
George Landsell from Stowe was a
guest of his aunt, Mrs. Geo. Hicks, last
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Styles from the
Street called on friends in this place last
Sunday.
George Scrivins called on his grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George Hicks,
recently.
Ralph Manning from Colchester is
spending a few days with his brother
Carl at John Buttons.
Alouzo Mills had his cows tested last
week and all but one were found to be
o. X. That one was killed at once.
Mrs. Hastings and her daughter from
Elmore came Saturday to visit at the
home of her brother, Vernon Quimby.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Allen and daughter
visited Mr.. and Mrs. Edmond Corbett in
Underhil Sunday, returning in Denio's
automobile.
An auto party from Swanton called at
Riverside Saturday on their way to FL
more Pond, where they are to spend
short time with friends.
Will Hicks and children from Cady's
Falls and Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Lambert
from johnson were at the home of their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George Hicks, last
Sunday
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1915-09-08
Poor Support From Infield

Morrisville pulled up offending motor
ists with jerk the other day. Eighty
five warrants were issued on recent
Monday for drivers who failed to sound
warning signals at street intersections in
that village. The drivers were not
warned, and why should they be? The
law of the road is reasonable enough and
is familiar to every driver. Now the
Morsisville trustees have repudiated this
wholesale pulling" which was inspired
by one of their number, and the Morris
vile business men are said to condemn
the action as much too drastic. They
believe in enforcing the laws, of course,
but in their opinion notice that it
would be enforced should have been
first given wide publicity.
Woodstock, few seasons ago, hired a
couple of detectives to look around and
warn offending drivers in the village.
Their coming was pretty generally
known-if it was not advertised in adj
vance. Hence there was plenty of toot-
ing, no arrests, no fines, no bitterness or
resentment in any bosoms. That head
strong Morrisville trustee seems to have
Tree Monthly, Wood
stock,
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1915-09-08
Auto Regulations in Morrisvillt

The following, which it is only fair to
state is contradicted by some, will be of
interest to people in this vicinity
To the Editor Of the Free Press -
| notice among your editorials that
you have an article entitled Enforce the
Auto Laws" and referred to the action
taken in our village on Sunday, August
sth. If the facts were such as you as
sumed, and such as you have a right to
understand, from the action taken, your
piece is entirely correct; but, so far as is
known, among the So people who were
arrested for not footing their horns on
the two corners in our village, none of
them were driving carelessly and among
the men there were some of the best,
morally, that we have in the State of
Vermont, and they were driving their
cars in a very moderate manner. The
fact was, they did not blow their horns
as there was no team, automobile or Pc
destrian to be seen on the street.
Had the authorities put up signs and
notified the people they were violating
the strict letter of the law instead of the
real spirit of the law, the parties would
have been better informed and no doubt
would have done differently. The result
OF this Sundays work seemed to be the
arrest of IS innocent parties and not
helping the careless and reckless driving
but disgust from well meaning men.
Very truly yours,
II. A. SLAYToN.