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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-20
SKOWHECAN NEWS

Grade VIII will occupy the two rooms
in the new part in front Of Grade VII
rooms Thi High school viii b 3ocst-
ed upstairs.
L. G. Trafton headed the list o. pro-
ducers of butter fat at the skowhe-
gan Jersey creamery for November.
with 5262 pounds. A E. Hodges came
second with sS9.s and George N. Wes-
ton third with 1873 pounds. The total
number Of pounds Of butter fat rsceav-
ed at the creamery was e2,S22 and 81
cents was paid PER pound. Following
is the list Of produosgs u $50 pounds
or over Of butter fat: Good Will Farm,
1913 lbs, 10 cows; George H. Weston.
1852 lbs, &c, IN; George n. Weston, Sss
lbs, 4Ec, 5h; Harry Ellis. 1895 lbs, &C.
Al; A. Z. Hodges, $685. b., d. E. II.
Stevens. 1854 lbs, &c: Lucy Bagelow.
1744 lbs, &C, 3h; L. G. Tra3ton, 52s.2
lac, 2h; Byron Lambert. 1905 lbs, &c;
E. r. Rogers, 1876 lbs, &c: Eta Fred
eric, 1905 lbs, SC: Eugene Watson. 1s5
lbs. &C: T. D. Salley g. Son. 2ls.2 lbs.
l0c, III: j. L. Barker, 1882 lbs. &C, III;
| P. F. Wi,hee, 1929 lbs. sc, Oh; Florence
Reed. 1879 lbs, Sc: 3. s. Duniope.
2067 lbs. sc. Oh: H. z. Hall. 171.9 lbs,
| Sc: c. B. White & Son, 1863 lbs, l0c;
Ray Moody, 24S1 lbs, &c; George E..
Foster. 2S0.7 lbs, &c, Oh; Turner Bus
we'll 290.S lbs, lee
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-20
JUSTICE KING
GIVES RESCRIPT,
FOR DEFENDANTS

Skowhegan, Me. Dec. 19.-tSpeciaD.
A rescript handed down from the law
court BY Justice King received here
Saturday III the Somerset county case,
Nellie D. Clark VS.. Andrew j. Gilman
ct al, gives Judgment for defendants"
This is the second time the case has
been referred to the law court. Evil
dence was taken at the April term of
the Somerset supreme court and re-
ported to the law court.
The case was an action for trespaSS.
The defendants are owners of mills
and mill dam across Ferguson stream
in Cambridge, Me. The plaintiff owns
a small lot above the dam. partly COW
cred by fioWage. She caused a wharf
ing or abutment to he made on her
lot 10 the easterly ana southerly lines
and TWO feet above the top of dam
TIE abu,mcnt was rough and uneven
and INSTRUCTED the floating Of logs in
the channel. SO that the log drivers
were obliged to remove them. Trespass
occurred on May :. 1914. Damage was
admitted to be nominal!y only.
Justice King held therefore, that
riparian owner ; use VI hIs pIopei'9
adjacent TO q l1oatable stream is sub
iect in a sense to Use by public. if rea-
scnahly exercised. He is bound not /"
obstruct such stream. Los driver is
required TO use reasonable care 10 pre-
vent doing damage Ia property. There
can ne no trespass when logs caught
without fault Of driver are removed
without Improbable damage The
plaintiffs atutuent interferred mate
rally with the passage Of logs and
created the necessity for trespass al
legged. Hence, judgment for defend
ants
Hudson &. Hudson Of Gu;lford were
attorneys for the plaintiff and Walton
& Walton Of Skowhegan for defend
ants
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-20

Jocz received the seizure which was
assigned 10 him, il being proven IL
legal.
Miss Alice Lutz Of Hinckley passed
the week lend il town. the guest OF
her sister. Miss Beulah Lutz' HlSh
street.
Miss Alice Ladd Of this town ana
Miss Josephine Thorpe. teachers al
the Fairfield Center school, have re-
turned 10 their homes for TWO
weeks vacation On Friday the clos
inc dav Of the school. the children OF
the Fairfield Center school enjoyed a
Christmas tree. in observance OF the
occasion.
Miss jeanette Sturtevant. mefnbel
Of the Lawrence High school faculty
has gone TO her home III SkoWhesah'
where she will pass the holidays.
Miss Meserve and Miss Harriet
Campbell, teachers at the Benton sta
ton schools, have returned to their
homes for the two-veeks vacation oil
the Benton schools.
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hand and orchestra. I. NJ 9. A. ath-
leticS and other school activities.
Two lectures were given; one by Dr..
Arthur Phelps of Watorvillc, Me, the
other by Rev. Oscar Peterson of Nor
way The first was given on the even
ing Of the 18th. Dr., Phelps subject
was Wonder Spots Of America" lie
showed scenes Of the large forest trees
of California. the wonders of Nam
moth cave the magniflceEce of Niagara,
the large glaciers Of Alaska the nat
ural beauty Of the Yellowstone and the
sunny lands OF Florida. DIR. Phelps
was interesting and his lecture was en-
joyed by many.
Mr.. Peterson spoke or Germany"
He did not attempt to encourage al
lance with Germany. but spoke in
way that showed German conditions
! and customs
The third day of the fair was given
izations of TIE school. These were fol-
lowed by the auction Of articles which
| had not been sold.
! The program:
/ After. a30: Hungarian Dance No. o
! BRAHMS Orchestra; Dancing Ger the
/ Waves-White, mixed chorus; Greet
: ings-Selected. Lillian Harding. Edwin
: Mailing; Butterflies Lang. girls
I chorus: Lady Chloe-Selected. girls
! quartet Dutch Riddles - Trinhkaus.
! Orchestra; Gently We Fioat-Bararolle.
Helen Anderson. Earle Clement; Just
: a wearying for You-Jacobs-Bond, Ed
win Mailing; Ny True Love Hath My
/ Heart-Cannon. double duet; America,
/ The Notwithstanding, mixed cho-
rus: Invitation, - Popular, Japanese
girls.
Z Evenign 80: A Bridal Rose-Over-
f. ture Blaze of Honor-Lincoln Good
VIII hand; In the Hills of old Kentucky
+ Popular. Z. Clement with chorus;
Little House Upon the Hili-Popular,
E Mailing with chorus; Juanita-Panto-
/ mime Minnie Holler; Chinatown-Pop-
/ ular. E Clement with chorus; Jubilee
/ in Old Kentucky-Popular. G. Whittier
with chorus; Last Rose of Summer
Pantomime Dorothy Clark; America
Pantomime. H. Boutwell,, r. Russell. IA.
Anderson with chorus: Landing of the
Troops-Crosby, Good Will band.
| The grand auction.
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Classified
Ad Rates

eour i-cs e words 20 !ine)
:, e5 words o. less cos. 75c. fer
-. issue. Doc. for three and See.
70, week Pro rata price will
40 charged for advertisements ex-
..sd;no four lines. In sending by
ii enciose stamps with order.
=. ,haraes are 100 small to open
accounts
The Journal does not knowing
T.. s.oept any fraudulent advertis-
- ~ any KIND. The journal will
Investigate promptly and visor-
,rslv every claim from any per-
~, uho has been in anyway de-
Lived or streated through an
.uerina an advertisement. The
Icy-naI Will thank its readers to
,,,,o 20 its attention any failure
>, the part Of an advertiser to
make aooo MS promises. II is the
l.lisf OF this paper that an ac-
,s-tiser serves his own interest
loo. only wren ne serves the pub
il, best Is you are not satisfied
.sH tire Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-20

Aches ans Pains Of rheumatism are
not permanently. but only temporarily,
relieved by external remedies. Why
not use an internal remedy-Hooo's
Sarsap ariIla. which corrects the acidity
of the blood On which rheumatism de-
ponds and cures the disease ADV.
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RUBBER STAMPS, ETC.

STAMPS Fer MARKING BUTTER.
Paper. Quick-dryine Waterproof Ink.
Regular and special Pads. Write for
catalogue of stamps for all purposes.
TIP Stamp Co.. g Capitol St. Az
gusta. Maine. nDv1dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-20
GOOD WILL FAIR
GREAT SUCCESS
Proceeds of Three Days Event
to Aid Schools Many
Activities

The Good VIII fair at Good viii
schools, Dec IS. 16 and II was social
and financial success. The proceeds of
this fair 60 toward the support Of ths
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-20
EASTERN STEAMSHIP LINES
ALL-THE- WAY-BY- WATER
BOSTON G PORTLAND LINE

BOSTON G PORTLAND LINE
Steamships BAY STATE and GOV
EkNOk HI\GLEI. Leave Franklin
" hart week days go T. NJ for Boston.
Return leave Central Wharf. I5oston,
week days only at +. NJ.
Day trips leave Portland Thursdays %
a N. Due Boston Ito i. N.
MAINE EAMsHlP LINE
Cirect 10 New YORK
Steamships NORTH LAND and
NORTH STAR. Reduced fares in effect
$50 10 New York. keduced stateroom
Prices. Leave Franklin Wharf. PORTLAND.
Tues. Thurs. and Sat at 6.03 T. M
BATH AND BooTHBAY LINE
Effective Nov e..-Leave Bath 245 =.
Nj, week days only, for Boo;hbay f1arbor
and Intermediate Landings. Return,
leave Boothhay Harbor 100 A. Nj, week
days only. for Bath and intermediate
Landings.
II. A. CLAY. supt.. Portland. Maine.
NJ. a EARADEN. Supt-. Bath. Maine
DIFF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-20
FOR SALE-REAL ESTATE
Stock. Household Goods & Crops

S5-acre farm near 9-rnile lake. owner
called 10 another section will throw In pr.
horses, good cows heifers, lot young
separator, wagons, harnesses, farm tools,
machinery. kitchen. dining room, parlor,
bedroom furniture. hay, fitted wood. etc;
cuts % tons hay: brook-Vater pasture Tor
&c cows: l000 eds. wood 10 sell. some soft
wood timber: 100 nice apple trees. lot Of
cherries and small fruits; attractive :
room white house with piazza, good Gel
lar running spring wafer; large oarn.
basement stables. poultry house; all for
only $3.50. part cash. easy terms; details
of this and 65-acre equipped farm for
only $500 page i. Strout.s Biggest
Farm BARGAINS choice selections OF real
bargains throughout Me. and other East
ern states: write today for your fres
copy. it viii show you where TO find just
the farm you want at the price you wish
10 pay. Z. A. Strout Farm Agency,
DEPT. 136, "a Washington ST, Baston.
Mass dec20d1t
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FOR sALE-HORSES, CATTLE.

vi Will itSttSSS ~ SfN' @@s
FAST TRoTTikG COLT BY THE
Lover. The price Is right A. i. YORK,
y College Ave, WatervIlie deC2taiW+
CHESTNUT GELDiNe. WILKES, $
years l5-3 high 40 BIS. sound ana clever
can show Ver. ias, al the pace. green
and wears no rgglns. .. =. McN echnie,
Fairfield, Ne. i d. 1o6-l-, Box 59@
dtl-fdol
DRIVING HORSE. PEEF ECTLY
SOUND, safe Tor 4 lady &c drive. VIII eX-
change Tor stocF. {. l.. LOOMS. Win
tnop, Me, Il - dec2Oa6t
PUaE BRED HOLsTE!N BULL
calf 81 white, nicely marked: for price
and pedigree write /. S. Sylvester Lima,
Maine. declHi-t
) COWS, ONE ODD 5 YEAR OLD
Hols,ein steer; also young stock. Bertha
I. Lyon, i. T. II. No. ., Augusta Tel
1861. deelSdlw1
WYANDoTTEs.. WHITE MARTIN
STRAIN. for breeders. liens, pu!lets and
cockeIlIs Balance OF STOCK, Ter sale
cheap 1r. ". r Jordan, Palermo, Me
Phone 24-3& 50. China. dea11 d6t :
LOCK! STOP! READ! THOROUGH
bred I1olsteln bull calves, sired by Tau
rus lyons Seg.s 40. 1856, whose four
teen nearest dams average 2s.61 pounds
Of butter in seven days. Average lat
4.tG These calves are me lHUtN4uEair
beautifully marked and out Of large pro
ducing well bred cows. For prices ana
particulars address Murray Ryder, Norm
Newcastle Maine. Phone Damariscotta
ia. dec-7d3t+
RABBIT HOUND THAT WILL
hunt Seen out some; 2 months old. Ad
dress II. j., kennebec journal. d>cl5Iot
BLACK Horse, WEIGHT 1900, 1872
hands sound and kind. NO had habits.
4 good worker double or single. s. good
Feeder. And can be bought for $4,000 as !
have no use for him. on exchange Tor
COW. Dr. }. II. Black, Mt. Vernon, Me.
decl5dtf
HORSES FROM 1000 TO 1906 LBS.
Among them are some extra gooo drv-
ers. ". NJ. Prescott. Augusta Me. Tel
533-M decladlw"
I WILL HAVE ON HAND sATUR-
day Dec. Il. lot OF horses that VII
weigh from 2SJ0 lbs. to 36Qe lbs TO the
pair and some good seconds, also az head
cattle, some nice and ! year old helfers
and several fancy new mllch COWS. a.
NJ. Alexander, ?. o. Oakland. Me Il Z.
L. So Tel. 3S-3. decSalmo@
SHOATS-WAlLACE M. PRESCOTT,
Augusta. Me. Tel SEM. aug17dL
3I2-YEAR-OLD ROAM MARE, VEL.
broken, clever, good driver. weighs 1loc
pounds and can be seen at Casavant &
Cloutiers store nov9dtf
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FIFE. SMOKE AND WATER SALE

Of damaged automobiles Model %, Buick.
Only smoked up. Extra good tires, S2S5;
1915 six cylinder Chandler. needs varnish.
cost $3.50. 500; 1911 Chalmers five passen-
ger touring car. needs Varnlsh, $3.50; 1872
Ford touring cars. make offer for one or
both; 1911 Market. cost 5000. needs paint
Top damaged Glass in wind shield
broken ssot. Model No. Il. Buick, top
S2-5: 1919 Ford Runahout body with top,
SIS touring car body. Will fit any
straight frame. FIVE passenger. s35 1911
Cadillac touring car, new tires. only
damaged wind Shield and glass cracked
$500; 1915 bort touring car bran new,
never run $3.50: 1912 Rambler truck with
Beverly body. seats 3 people. with 5-pas-
senger body. So; single cyIinder Olds'no-
paay Gardiner, opposite Passenger De-
pot deC1Sd1wk
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COTTAGE HOUSE, rs NORTH ST.
!. acre land newly painted, good repair.
Bargain if sold at once. Inquire at Is
So. Chestnut ST dec110ew<
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CALIFORNIA LITTLE SUBURBAN

farms near Los Angeles for sale. Easy
payments. Write f, 4. Waite, Shawnee,
OKLA dec1sd2ts
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RAILROADS & STEAMBOATS,.
MAINE Central 4. r,
In Effect Sept. Is, 1915.
TRAINS LEAVE AUGUSTA AS FOL
LOWS:

NCING \ LST II S a N. ,
except AUn4Ay, PORTLAND
e.tl Eostun, us "A. M,
Lewiston, IarLialton
l.uck4anu, Portland. Bos-
tOA, Ao!.trea4 anu Que
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HOUSE LOTS LOCATED ON
Cedar and Middle streets. Inquire Of #.
W. Libby, 81 Cedar st. septl1dtt
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ATS-WAlLACE M. PRESCOTT,
Augusta. Me. Tel. 532-M. aug17dti
broken. clever, good driver, weighs 1loC
pounds and can be seen at Casavant g.
Cloutiers store nov9dtf
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CADILLAC AUTOMOBILE AT a

bles Put W il glass, absolutely pure
beets, carrots. string and sAel! hea,Is.
peaches. tomatoes cucumbers. apples,
etc Mrs W 6. Ireble. I'll West St,
Gardner Ne. Tel. I23-V Oraers left
with Weber & Aewett. Cirocers, Angus
t.. VII receive prompt attention. oCt2.dtf
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Honey! HONEY! HONEY! WAR.

ranted pure bees honey. l. lbs S2.JU G
lbs. Sl.IQ, delivered by parcel post. Salts
faction or money bash Long fellow Bros
IIaluWclI Me nov, dtf
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-07
METHODIST Conventions
Laymen to Meet - NNN" J,pu-
ary 12-JTk " .. Grismer
~ -ae Speakers.

V.-nn,.,r H., a,
L-.r, -, ,hs p,,-,in,.. 1...,,., ..,,,
,,,o. =, ,,,.,,,a -, >,a.,,..,,,-.
a, +ho ,ra,,od,s, t,,,,soo-,a, ,,,,,...,, - ,,.,'
city Tu.ad,v of next ueoL so.sio,,,, ,,.,i,
i'm h,,,, G., .ho ,rtor,oo,, ,,,, .,....t..
Th. enaotor. -, ,,a .r,a.n,,,,,, nd,
Will ne Tho po,. c.her,os v,to,,i,o Cd
,,,or of puriipeton .bo p,, , y ,.
tie ph r. or V-iIiis,or tho 10. t,.,,,-
n parkor of North rrcrrishuro tt, po,.
Erodericl + Taussig of p,,,o, a,d N.
15en, 1n the ov.ninc ,bo p,,. rr tat,,
t,ouo t-ort or pal,.4or coo y q ..,,
rive the address
Each Methodist ,,burcb IA tho r,..i,or,,
mart of the Rurlinrtop distric, is sv,octo,
tn send a, least tbroo d,ioe,to, ,,,,I
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-07
GERMANS REGAIN TRENCH
JOffre Reports Gains of Few
Yards Daily around Rheims.
and Capture of Positions in
ArgOnne-DeadlOck in South
Poland.

London Jan. 8 1910 p. m-Apart frorr
the Russian victory over the Turks ir
Iranscaucasia which Is described in 4
despatch to the Russian embassy from
i"tro2rad a. complete interest in the
warfare now lies chiefly IN the stubborn
ilsht which the French and Germans ar
carrying ON for the roads TO Cernay and
Meulhausen, in upper Alsace.
The battle in that region which has
been raging for week. is describe ed In a
Berlin despatch a the most violent Of the
war The Germans succeeded In regain
ing one Of the trenches which they had
lost. hut on the whole the French re-
ports appear - show that the Frenchmen
maintain their advantage. for every bit q,
which they had to fight. in many cases
with IN. bsvonet
Along the rest Of the western front IN.
tide OF battle continues - ebb and 'ow
on either side Of Rheims, and particular
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-07
ATTORNEY HAD A
VARIED CAREER
MyrOn p. Davis Was Also Ac.
tor. Insurance Man, Musician.
Teacher, Sheriff. Report
er, S. &c. A. Agent.

B1attcnoru. Jan. 6.-MNrou Powers Da-
Wis ~ wears of age. an attorney Of Brat
trhoro, former deputy sheriff aud for
t"o seasons on" Of tn" comedians with
Rcd Feather" died in his home here
this afternoon of pulmonary tuberculosis
Mr. Davis n number of years ago was at
turned from that institution practically
cured of the disease. It recurred. how
ever. and last summer Mr.. Davis went to
the Iittsford tNtD sanatorium. iI. was
brought home from there ON Dcc"mbcr 81
Mr. Davis was born in Brattlcboro in
1917. the youngest son OF John A. and
Winnie Power. Davis. He obtained his
early education in the Brattleboro schools
and graduated from the high school in the
class Of 1894. Three years later ne grad
uated from Vermont Academy and in 1901
graduated from Brown University. Dur
ing his college course ne was a soloist and
reader with the glec club. lie was espe-
cially gifted in the musical line and play
ed AT one time in the First Regiment band
of 3rattleboro
After his grahuation from Brown he en-
gagged for time in the life insurance
business IN Providence. X. L. but soon
became an instructor of English in Belts
Academy in Stamford Conn. There he
made an acquaintance that gave him an
opportunity for chance on the stage
and from n small part in the "Rod Tcath-
er" company under the Xi"gfcld manage
mcnt he soon became one of the principal
comedians, II" was with this orga MIA
tion for two years playing I'm New York
and later making an extended tour of the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-07
MANY CUPS AWARDED


Montpr!ier, Jan. 6--The judging of the
Vermont Poultry associations show was
l'ra cti'a'.y finished Tonight save in tho
individual classes
The Park and Pollard silver cup was
aWarie'i 10 Moir & Chesser of Barre dis
playing tho best cock. hen cockerel pul-
lot and pen. w. r. Scott of Barre took
the second prize in this class 9. O.
Smith of Woonsocket, Il L. won the s.
gold piece for the best Rum VVvandotte
The American Barred Plymouth Rock
cup went to ". Il. Scott of Barre Moir
4 Chessor won the silver cup for the
best Rose Comb Reds u A. Perry Of
Barre Won the Black Orpington class
IL Il Daniels Of St Johnshury received
the prize for having the largest indi-
vidual exhibit He showed 20 birds in
several classes.
The meeting of the State Rhode Island
Red club, scheduled for this afternoon
was called off az there was no quorum
present. There will be nu meeting of
this club during the show
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-07
HAPPE N|NGS
IN YER NJ Q n 7
Local Items of Interest from
All Parts of the Green
Mountain State.
ADDISON C0U '1Y
MIDDLEBURY.

MISS "''h h"P'1'Il "n" hdH "en
assistant posi- ''h'S'r"SS al IN" local post
"t1c' 1"' sometime. mas resigned her
POSITION nor resignation taxing effect Fri
.h\. 'i'r many ''l'nds mere ar" sorry
'hat she is I" ieaN" nc she has been a
ihnI attendants Iler pace has been
'.'" "n" mas "o"n
clerk Tor several years JUllus Se"lN'
"" A"- '" "h" - IN" 'itN man
"' 'o' CIV ""lN"rF was
"rtahlsh"d Will enter the Once as a
'i"rk ana Herbert fastoh' VINO has
h''l on IN" 'ltN d'HN'rN route In the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-07
RUN OVER BY TRAIN.
LEGS AMPTTATED

Rutland, Jan. 5.--George I.amountain.
age ca wears. toamstcr in the employ
Of the Manning Manufacturing company
Of this city. was run over by an incom-
ing Delaware & Hudson train and both
of his legs were crushed near the ankles
late this afternoon. He was taken 70
the Rutland hospital where it was found
tina; amputaton was necessary Mr.
lamuuntain was shovelng snow upon
the bare ground at the Temple cross
ing in order that his horses might draw
load of roa over It and he did not
notice tho approaching train until too
late to avoid it. He attempted 10 jump
aside but Slipped and fo'
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-07
OFFICIAL RECORD.
SENATE-MORNING.

senate called to order by 1ieut.-Gov.
tfoWe. senate opened with prayer by the
''eN' STANLEY f. Bloomfield of Montpelier.
'''Ii VI senate called ny secretary. Every
senator present except Senator Simonds
ol Caledonia, now in Europe.
secretary administered the constitutions
~ oa'h TO senators.
Moved by the senator from Orange that
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-07
Gives Up Chairmanship.

Montpelier. Ian. 6.--At n meeting Of
the state Fair association. held this
afternoon at the state House, Chair
man James y Estee of this city. an
nounced that he would not he a can
ddate for recollection. Mr.. Estec
stated that he lived too far from the
center Of operations to he eligible
His successor was not nominated
Legislative matters pertaining to
the state fair were discussed and put
into the hands of committee for
presentation to the House during the
present session.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-07
c. D. WATSON, PRESIDENT
Heads state Bar \ssOciatiOn-D, g.
Sargent First \icc-Presi-
dent.

Montpelier, Jan. 6.--Thc following
officers were elected this afternoon
by the Vermont Bar association, in its
closing meeting. held In the state
House; President, Charles y. Watson
of St. Adams; first vice preside
John c. Sargent of Ludlow: second
vice president, George B. Young of
Newport third vice president. NJ. c.
Webbcr of Rutland; treasurer. e. M.
Harvey of this city; secretary. John
H. Mimms Of Rutland; board of man
ayers. L. G. Moody of this city. j. r.
Stearns of Burlington. George O. Stone
of Verg"nn"s' ana q H. Hughes OF
Brattleboru.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-07
HEARS TRACTION CASE
Public service Commission Asked ,o
separate Poles Of Telegraph and
Traction Companies.

Montpelier. Jan S.-For the purpose Of
considering n petition for the separation
of poles OF the Western Union telegram
company and the poles OF tho Burlinston
Traction company between Queen CITY
mark, Burlington, aud Fcrr-sburg, because
Of an alleged dangerous condition. a
meeting Of the public service commission
was held this morning AT the state
House. All members being present.
". Il. &. Stickney appeared for the
petitioners and George G. Stone Of Vor-
gennes for the Traction company. To-
day the commission will inspect tho pole
lines at Swanton. Thursday thcv will
hear the petition of granite manufactur-
ers and quarrymcu for better service
power at South RNogatc. and Friday at
Grutou. SATURDAY the pole lines at Wind
eor viii hc inspected.
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Supreme Court Cases.

Montpelier, Jan. G,--Before the su-
preme court, the following cases were
argued this afternoon: Mary T.. Nc
Cloy, administrator. VS. Edward s
Watkins from Rutland county; viii
lis v Farr VS.. Fred g. Rand from
Chittenden county Roy T.. Blodgett
VS.. Victor and Victoria Lawrence from
Caledonia county, Metropolitan Life
Insurance company VS.. William Foster
from Addison county. John : Dorsey
of Rutland was admitted to the bar
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YOUTH ARRESTED
IN CONNECTION WITH
SHOOTING OF TWO

81. Adams, Jan. G.-Robert Morrison.
II, is under arrest in Fairfield In connec.
tion with shooting Wednesday at aN
p. M when Leon Roddy 26 was shot
in the head and his wife, - was shot
in the neck and one shoulder
According to the story told. the shoot
ing followed n fierce struggle between
MORRISON and RoddN, his employer. \
neishDor says hc heard nine snots at
about tia halIx Of the ax-ax