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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-08-05
ANNUAL MEETING OF VILLAGE
IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY
A Small Attendance on Account of
Storm, but Election was Held for

A Small Attendance on Account O
Storm, but Election was Held 70
| New Officers
The annual election OF officers of tn
Manchester Village Improvement SO
ciety was held in the music room o
the Gymnasium on Tuesday evening
but on account Of the hard storm
there were but a very few present.
The meeting was opened by tn,
president, Rev. S. X. Perkins, in tn,
chair There were no particular re
ports excepting that the treasures
showed small balance of about $ll.0t
in the treasury
President Perkins appointed as a
nominating committee, o. X. Bennett
Miss Sarah N. Cleghorn and George
Smith, who retired and shortly turned
over to the president the results of
their efforts in the following names for
the officers and committees for the
coming year:
For president, Mrs. Loveland Mum
son.
For vice-president, Walter R. Hard.
For secretary, 0. r. Bennett.
For treasurer, E. H. Hemenway.
Committee on roads and walks:
James B. Wilbur, Frank Regain and
0. r. Bennett; committee of trees and
parks: r. j. Orvis, George Smith and
DR.. L. Z. Pierce; educational commit
tee: James Brooks, John j. Gunther
and Mrs. Loveland Munson; recreation
committee: Mrs. A. M Reed, Miss
Hermione H. Garfield, Miss Sarah N.
Cleghorn; district nursing committee:
Mrs. Loveland Munson and Mrs. j. N.
Hard.
The report of the nominating COM
mittee was accepted and the above
were chosen as the officers of the soci-
ETY. for the next year.
1t was here moved, seconded and
carried that vote Of thanks be ex-
tended to the retiring president.
Willard w. Bartlett, secretary of
the Bennington County Vermont I'M
provement Association, was present
by invitation and gave very interest
ing address, touching upon various
topics which he said were uppermost
in his mind, especially referring to
county Identification, public health,
tuberculosis, recreation, development
of our resources, better means of COM
between towns, schools,
social relationship, the need of leaders
in community, etc.
1t was moved that vote Of thanks
be rendered Mr.. Bartlett for his inspir-
ing remarks.
AS there was no further business
the meeting adjourned to meet the
first Monday night in September.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-08-05

Isaac Hobart Elliott, one Of Water
bury's old and well known citizens,
and a member Of Dillingham; Post, G.
A. r., died at the home of his daugh-
ter, Mrs. w. H. Lowe on Blush Hill,
Friday last. He had been failing for
three weeks, although in feeble health
for long time. He was born in Fay
ston IS years ago next October, being
the son Of Aaron and Lydia Elliott.
About so years ago he married Har-
riet Sidelin Russ in Raquette River,
N. Y. This was at that time a new
country and they walked some dis
tance to be married. They returned 10
the Mad River Valley, where he work
ed at his trade as carpenter. About
46 years ago Mr.. and Mrs. Elliott
moved from Waitsfeld TO Waterbury
and built home on Main street, now
owned by Mrs. Annette Spencer. Be
side his wife and two daughters, three
grandchildren survive him. The de-
ceased enlisted from Waitsfeld in
Company |, Ninth Vermont Regiment,
June rs, 1862 He has been much de-
voted to the work Of Dillingham; Post
and marched with the old soldiers
even after he was quite infrm.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-08-05
STATE NEWS

Occupants Of several trolley cars
while returning from the sacred con-
cert at Benjamin Falls near Montpel-
ier Sunday, saw William Lanier,
mounted on an Indian motorcycle, lose
control of his machine and pitch over
a 12-foot embankment. The machine
with sidecar, turned over several
times in the course Of its descent, but
Lanier was thrown clear of the ma
chine and was uninjured. The car
vas apparently not damaged to any
extent.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-08-05
DISSOLUTION OF
CLOTHING FIRM
Z. r. Hopkins Retires from Company
Bearing His Name. j. II. Dugan,
w. c. Carbine and B. J. Costello to
Continue Business.

AOHtIuuc DuSitcss.
Z. r. Hopkins G. Co, clothiers. who
have been doing business in Rutland
for the last nine year, dissolved part
nership July 28th. The members OF
the firm were Eames r. Hopkins, one
Of the best known clothing men in the
State, and John H. Dugan. Rumors Of
an impending dissolution have been
current for some time, and the actual
dissolving Of the firm caused but little
surprise among local merchants.
William c. Carbine and BARLEY j.
Costello, connected with the store for
several years, are each to assume a
one-fourth interest in the firm. Mr.
Dugan will take no active participation
in the business and the new firm will
do business under the name of "The
Hopkins Store"
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-08-05

The examination Of the head Of the
registered Holstein bull, which was
killed on the farm Of Linus Leavens
Of Cambridge, in Berkshire after 1t
became sick with a disease which had
already caused the deaths Of several
head Of cattle, showed that the trouble
with the animal was rabies. This
solves the mystery regarding the
deaths Of six other head Of cattle,
three Holstein COWS, on Mr.. Lcavens'
farm, two cows belonging TO Joseph
Playful and one COW on the farm Of
the j. c. Baker estate. A mad dog
from Massachusetts,, brought to town
by real estate men, is blamed for the
outbreak
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-08-05
PROGRAM
For Dedication of Webster Marker In
Stratton, August 10th

Everyone is invited TO come early
and participate in the picnic which will
be held on the Old Convention
Grounds in Stratton, August 10th, fol-
lowed by the dedication Of the Web
ster Marker in the afternoon.
It is expected that this will be a
kind Of Old Home Day when old
friendships and acquaintance can be
renewed and good time enjoyed By
everyone.
The surrounding scenery is very
picturesque and interesting, the Con-
vention Ground being about a quarter
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-08-05
SECOND OPERATION
Joseph A. DeBoer's Condition is Said
TO be Serious

Joseph A. DeBoer of Montpelier,
president of the National Life Insur-
ance Co., was operated upon at the
Brookline, Mass, Hospital Saturday
and reports received by members Of
his family indicate that his condition
is serious. Mr.. DeBoer submitted to
an operation several months ago and
was apparently recovering as well as
could be expected. Ten days ago,
however, he went to Brookline to be
examined and a second operation was
found to be imperative.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-08-05

A horse valued at $3.50 belonging
to Daniel Mansur was struck by a
wild engine at Essex Junction Mon
day afternoon and instantly killed.
Mr.. Mansur, with his hired man, Geo.
Gibson, driving two horses were TAX
ing home a load of railroad ties. The
engine was running without any cars
and the hired man who was driving
tried to pull the team back, but the
engine struck the horse and threw it
to one side. The other horse was not
injured, but the wagon tongue was
broken off close to the wagon. The
men were unhurt.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-08-05
SAVES HIS LIFE AND WINS VOTE
Troy Woman Tells Rescued Man How
He Can Best Show His Gratitude

Miss Grace Hank of Troy, N. Y,
won vote for the suffrage amend
ment by saving a mans life last week.
Albert Vause was struggling helpless
ly in the Mohawk River when Miss
Hank saw him from her boat and
hurried to his rescue.
"How can thank you" murmured
Vause when he regained his senses.
"By promising to vote for the suf-
frage amendment in the fall, replied
Miss Hank, who is an ardent suffra-
gist.
The promise was willingly given.
--Woman's Journal.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-08-05

Herbert B. Sherman, who has been
manager Of the Sheldon Press in Bur
lington for three years, has purchased
the entire plant and taken possession.
The purchase includes also the house
occupied by the late Mr.. Sheldon. Mr..
Sherman has been in the printing busi-
ness with Mr.. Sheldon for more than
Is years, having been with deceased
when he was superintendent Of the
printing department Of the Wells &
Richardson Company.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-08-05

The street committe Of Montpelier,
has purchased and spread SO far this
season 3S,536 gallons Of oil in the city
highways, the cost of the oil being
$1,575.07. During the season last
year there was spread 34,839 gallons
and the cost was s1,705.27. Oil cost
less this year. Four cars were pur-
chased at 4.15 cents a gallon and the
last car was bought for 4 cents gal
lon.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-08-05

About 30 Of the Straw family and
friends met at the home Of Herbert
+. Straw in Stowe Monday for their
annual reunion and picnic in honor Of
the l07th anniversary of the birth Of
their father, Thomas A. Straw.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-08-05

Mrs. Giles Rugg of Fairfax, sustain
ed the fracture of the right hip Satur-
day shortly before noon as she was
entering the st. Albans rest room on
North Main street. Her son, Cephas
Rugg, of Omaha, was assisting his
mother into the rest room and as he
let go of her arm moment to open
the door she fell headlong into the
room.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-08-05

AT the present time there are more
inmates of the Vermont State Prison
than ever before in the history OF the
institution, there being 2a3, of whom
227 are men and l6 women.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-08-05

A total Of 859 persons paid their
taxes to the Montpelier city treasurer
on Saturday, amounting to $50, ,S27.14.
There are 1906 taxpayers in Mont
pelier and of this number 376 have
failed to make their appearance at the
city clerks Office, leaving about $4,000
which must be collected.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-08-05

Dennis Baldini, Barre granite cut
ter, was badly cut about the head Sun
day in collision between wagon in
which he was riding and a touring car.
Thirty stitches were necessary to close
the wound
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-08-05

f. A. Boynton Of South Londonderry
recently slaughtered two hogs, one Of
which dressed sos pounds, and the
other ATS pounds.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-08-05

Carl Hubbard's store in Hancock
was broken into recently and several
dollars in money were taken, number
of pairs of shoes and other merchan-
disc. No clew of the thief has been
discovered.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-08-05

A. Q. Hulburd, while fishing in Coll
chester recently, cought several mud
turtles, one weighing i6 pounds.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-08-05

Mrs. Elizabeth Snyder, second cook
at the Palace Cafe in Burlington, was
badly burned about the face, hands
and arms Thursday by an explosion
of gas. She was cooking in a gas
stove and opened the oven door, when
en- explosion of gas occurred, which
her face, hands and arms.
She was also thrown against the wall
and somewhat bruised. 1t is not yet
known whether her eyes are injured.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-08-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Alexander Of
Rochester, were thrown out Of their
carriage in Bethel Saturday night
when their horse, apparently alarmed
by an automobile standing near the
Edison block, made quick turn,
cramping the buggy onto its hubs.
Having tipped out Mrs. Alexander, the
horse, now quite beyond control, threw
OF Mr.. Alexander and continued in
a circle till it met the Central Vermont
railroad passenger depot railing,
which it partly jumped, being held by
the harness straps and for some mo-
ments was in the painful position OF
hanging over the iron railing, partly
supported by its hind legs. There was
nothing TO do but to cut the straps
and let the horse fall head first 10 the
lower level Of the depot, drop OF
seven or eight feet. Fortunately not
much damage was done.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-08-05
DANDY

Miss Eva Risdon is visiting her sis
ter, Mrs. Theodore Russell, in Sunder.
land, Mass.
Miss Florence Blessing of Voorhees,
vile, N. Y, is guest of DR.. and
Mrs. w. Stats Pomeroy.
Mrs. William Belden and daughter
Katherine, and Mrs. w. |. Rosdon and
children, Edward and Mildred, were in
Rutland Saturday.
Mrs. Henry Stoddard and daugh-
ters, Gertrude and Alice, of Rocking
ham, returned home Saturday after a
weeks visit here at w. l. Risdon's.
Charles Raiche has resigned his
position in the store Of the Emporium
Lumber Company and has moved to
Wallingford where he is managing a
meat market.
Israel Demars and sister-in-law,
Miss Mary Lewis of Illion, N. Y, ar
rived Saturday at Joseph Demars' for
a visit. Mrs. Demars has been here
for several weeks.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-08-05

The new shoddy mill Of the John T.
Slack corporation in Springfield, said
to be the largest in the world, was
appropriately dedicated Saturday az
ternoon with dance by the 250 em-
ployes, mostly Russians and Poles. The
new building is 1893 feet by 81 feet and
the dance was held on the second floor,
nearly 500 attending. All the flags
of the allied nations in the great war,
as well as the American flag, were used
in the decorations and Russian music
was furnished by an orchestra compos-
ed OF some Of the employees. Many
Russian and Polish dances were artis-
tieally executed and prize was offer
ed for the best clog dancing. Vocal
selections were given by some Of the
Polish girls, refreshments were served
and many Americans participated in
The festivities.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-08-05
Death of Charles II. Barnum

Charles H. Barnum died Saturday
after short illness. There was a
large attendance at the funeral Sun
day at the rooms in the Office building
near the railroad station which he had
occupied for some time. There were
many floral tributes from his friends.
Rev. w. A. McIntire offiicated. The
bearers were +. II. Goodwin, William
Allen, w. r. Mcintyre, and Samuel
Mason. The burial was in "Scotts-
Vile"
Mr.. Barnum was "a years old and
had spent many years in this vicinity.
He was employed for some time at
Manchester as cook and for several
years ran boarding house or restaur-
ant in that place. He was also cook
for the late S. L. Griffith of this town
for several seasons at his club house
at Lake Griffith in Mount Tabor.
Mr.. Barnum had no relatives in this
place but has two brothers and niece
in or near Boston; also relatives in
New Jersey.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-27
this week, and the teacher. MISS Amy
MaddCck, win return to her home In
Narshailt0wn. I'LL sss
AMvsEmENrs.
N .he LYRIC,

- f,tlsst. AZ yVO SyTV0s
Entertainment as well AZ instruction
was given the good-sised audience at
the Lyric. Wednesday night. by the
Williamson submarine pictures, really
remarkable photographs OF undersea
wonders. The spectators were taken
thru submarine gardens with marvel-
lous groWths OF sea weed, thru waving
forests OF beautiful coral, and thru
schools of strange and curiously mark
ed Ash disporting themselves In every
conceivable way Detailed pictures OF
how the pictures are taken were
shown. as well as close to- the camera
views Of the mechanism employed IN
this dangerous occupation. The views
OF the floor OF the sea were fully up to
the descriptions that had been given.
while the innumerable kinds Of fish
shown. both in and out OF their native
element. all proved extremely inter-
esting.
Besides the submarine pictures fun
account OF the sponge industry was
given. together with methods employed.
In catching several varieties OF fish.
Scenes in the West Indies and several
views Of a diver at work under the
water, with his full apparatus. were
also given. The concluding reel, the
fight with man eating shark" was
not quite as realistic as advertised. All
in all, the pictures were really well
worth while, offering something de-
cidedly new and different.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-27
COOPERATION THE THING
Farmers Who Stand Together From
Farm to Consumer Conserve the
Profits Which Individual Producers
Lose,

Cooperative elevator and creamery
companies are established successes in
lions Of grape growers in the grape
country, apple growers in the apple
country and orange growers in the or
ange country. Why not cooperative
packing company for the hog growers
in the hog country
The Britain Cooperative Packing
company are going to take over well
established and successful packing
house in Marshalltown which is run
ming every day and can kill as many
as 500 hogs per day. 1t should make
profit of one-fourth of 1 per cent
per pound or so cents per hog, $63, 900. 90
per annum and it can kill 1900 to 1000
cattle besides.
Why not let the farmers who raise
the hogs have this profit on the hogs
they raise? All it needs is 1000 far
mer stockholders who will invest 5000
apiece and employ the same manage
ment the plant now has or better
one This is no experiment but a going
concern. 1t has killed $4,000 hogs in
one year and it has made big profits
during a period of many years. 1t has
never closed down in thirty-three years
and cooperation that pays grain far
niers, and fruit farmers can pay hog
farmers as well.
Are you in on the hog dividends?
The company plans after paying Z per
cent out of the net profits upon the
capital invested to split the remaining
net profits according to the amount OF
livestock and produce turned over by
each stakeholder to the corporation
Britain Cooperative Packing Com
tpany. . a
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-27
8 BIG vlENNl FARM SOLD.
r. e. Narber Sells 24o-Aere Tract For
$21O Per Acre.

One of the largest transactions in
farm lands in the county since early
spring is the. sale Of the Robert e.
Narber farm in Vienna township to d.
.B Simms, OF Beaman. The farm,
which is Of 240 acres, and lies in the
central part Of the township; about four
miles south OF Conrad ,gwas sold for
1910 an acre, or q, total dk$50,400. The
farm is in two pieces. the quarter that
has the buildings on it being separated
a quarter of mile from. the other
eighty. 1t is said that Narber has
leased the farm to tenants for twenty
one years, and during that time his
rent from the land has amounted to
$4,000
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-27
w..hinaton township Notes.

Leo Pothast Is quite III ct tonsilitls
and measles.
Miss Grace Wadell, who has been a
student at Cedar Falls for year. Is
visiting this week at the ]. A. Trumbull
home, near Vancleve, and ut the Graz
ham Smith home.
Mrs. Dan Yordy entertained tho
Helping Hand Society Thursday aft
ernoon. On account of the rainy day
only nine members and few visitors
were present.
J. E. Smith is having large amount
Of thing done on his farm.
Mrs. Graham Smith was in Iowa City
last week AZ 4 delegate to- the biennial
sconveIltion OF women's clubs.
!. Mrs. w. A. Pothast will entertain the
regular meeting OF the Helping Hand
Society June 2.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-27
FERGUSON ELECTION JUNE Is.
Consolidated School District TO Vote on

Consolidated School District to Vote on
Bond Issue For Building.
An election to vote on the proposal to
bond the Independent Consolidated
school district Of Ferguson for $4,000
with which to build school building at
Ferguson. will be held at Ferguson
June 26. The voting place will be open
from 1 until in the afternoon. Ac-
cording to the formal notice of the
election that has been issued by the
school board, the proceeds Of the bonds
will be used not only to build build
ing, but to purchase site and for
equipment. It is probable that four
room building will be built.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-27
MAY ARRANGE REUNION.
Effort Being Made in Gilman to Have
County Natarana Mast TharA

A movement has been started in Gill
man to arrange an annual meeting Of
the Marshall County Veterans Assoc
citation at that place some day this
summer. The plan was proposed by
some Of the veterans of the town and
out Of the proposal grew arrangements
for holding a meeting at the G. A. R.
hall in Gilman Friday night, when
plans will be discussed. The Friday
night meeting has been called by
Mayor ]. Allen Stansberry.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-27
Mar;ett. Nevx..

Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Lander visited at
the home Of the latter's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Lars johnson. Mt Lamo,lle
Sunday.
children. of Albion. visited at the r. F.
Waldo home Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Harper visited
their daughter, Mrs. Jay stoWe1l, in
Taylor township Sunday.
who has been spending severst weeks
with her sister MIS- Chris Wardman,
returned home the .frst Of the week.
The school in district Ne. ( viii close
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-27
Loe.I we.ther Record.

The extremes Wednesday were So
and II, compared with 81 and IS, the
maximum and minimum Tuesday, and
"a and ~, the extremes year ago
Wednesday. At o'clock this morning
.he Temperature was II. eighteen de.
Rrees colder than at the same hour
Wednesday morning. The rainfall up
to Z o'clock this morning was .06 Of an
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-11-12
Sporting NetUs
college Football Games Saturday.

Harvard vs.. Brown at Soldiers Field !;
Yale VS.. Princeton at New Haven; Dart
mouth vs.. Bates at Hanover; Penn VS..
Michigan at Philadelphia; Cornell VS..
Washington and Lee at Ithaca; SYRIA
cuse VS.. Colgate at Syracuse; Pitts5urg
vs.. Carnegie Tech at Pittsburg; lehigh
vs.. Lebanon Valley at South Bethle-
hem; Georgetown VS.. North Carolina
A. & NJ. at Washington: w. & J. vs.,
w. Va. Wesleyan at Clarksburg, ".
Va; Army VS.. Maine at West Point;
Navy VS.. Annapolis at Annapolis; Car
Isle VS.. Dickinson ut Carlisle; Tufts
VS.. Bowdoin at Portland; Boston
College vs.. Trinity at Hartford; Am,
herst VS.. Williams at Williamstown
Wesleyan VS. New York University ct
New York city: Holy Cross VS.. Yer
mont at Worcester; Massachusetts
State VS.. Springfield t, s. at Spring
field; New Hampshire State vs.. Wor-
cester Tech at Worcester; Rhode Is
land State VS.. Fordham at New York;
Muhlenberg KS, Catholic University at
Allentown: Bucknell VS.. Gettysburg at
Harrisburg; Haverford VS.. Johns Hop
kins at Haverford; Union vs.. Hamilton
at Clinton; Ursinus VS.. Franklin &
Marshall at Lancaster.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-11-12

p II S Dramatic club presents Mr. Bob
Monday, Nov % Get exchange tickets
now of High school pupils Adv. 2lS
New Britain herald., 1915-02-09

case, a Herald reporter found a thirty two calibre revolver bullet that had not been discharged It was a metal cased bullet and one similar to those used in the latest model revolvers. But search as they would, the police were unable to find the slightest trace of any revolver knife or other weapon and the only clues with which they have to work on, so far as they have been made public, are the articles mentioned in the preceding para graphs.
 Few Facts, Many Theories.
 Added mystery surrounding the double murder is how the assassin or aSsasSinS effected an entrance. So far as could be learned, all of the windows to the house were locked eX cept one leading onto the front porch from the parlor and the blinds were tightly closed on this. The barrel against the cellar door aso might have prevented an entrance from being made there.
 Of theories as to how an entrance was affected there are many. One is that Father Zebris was followed into his house from the church late