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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-05-19
GIRLS BODY IS FOUND
Gladys Stearns Of Hinsdale Was
Drowned Friday, May S
Recovered Near State Line Wednesday
by Polish Farmer, Who Had Been
Asked to Watch.

by Polish Farmer, Who Had Been
Asked to Watch.
After being in the Connecticut river
over II days, the body of Miss Gladys
Stearns, 10, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Willis ID. Stearns of Hinsdale, N. H.,
was found floating in the river about
s Wednesday morning just north of
the Massachusetts line. 1t was close
to the New Hampshire shore and was
easily recognizable.
The body was found by Joseph
Peleitch of Mortified, Polander on
the G. l.. r. Alexander farm. He went
down to his onion field near the river,
and as he had been asked to keep
watch for the possible appearance of
the body he examined the river and
saw the body floating near enough to
the bank so that he reached it with
short pole.
Mr.. Peleitch went to the home of
John Fisher and notified the parents of
the girl by telephone. 1t was thought
at that time that the body was south
of the state line and DR.. n. p. Wood
of Mortified, coroner, was notified.
Later it was discovered that it was
just north of the line, so the Hinsdale
selectmen were informed and they
gave permission for the removal of the
body to the undertaking rooms of
George n. Kidder of Northfeld.
The place where the body was float
ing is a mile or more from the Boston
G. Maine railroad bridge across the
Connecticut river at South Vernon. The
Connecticut River Power Co. IS diver
John Care of Vernon, who searched for
the girl last week, did not 90 as far
south as that, but dynamite was ex
ploded in the river farther south, near
ly to the Schell bridge. A motor boat
had patrolled the river every day, and
Mount Hermon students and others had
kept watch.
Miss Stearns, who was popular
woman in Hinsdale, lived in her fatn
cr's family on the Northfeld road. On
Friday, May 5, she and her mother
went to Mortified for consultation
with respect to the girl s eyes, which
were very painful by reason of rheu-
matism. 1t is thought that on her way
home that afternoon she mistrusted
that she might lose her sight, and she
told her mother that she wanted to
pick Mayhowers and got out of the
carriage.
As she did not return at night a
party searched for her, without result,
and next morning it was learned that
her hat and coat were not far from
the east end of the railroad bridge.
Tracks led from there to the bridge,
and it was at once assumed that she
jumped off, which conclusion seems to
have been correct. A diver was en-
ployed and the river was dragged all
through the following week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-05-19
DEMOCRATS HOLD CAUCUS.
Choose Delegates to Attend State Con
vention in Burlington - Town Com
mittee Also Elected.

The biennial caucus of the Demo
Gratis of Brattleboro to elect delegates
to the state convention was held in
Red Men S hall at O'Clock Tuesday
night with a small attendance. Harry
b. Haus, chairman of the Democratic
town committee, called the meeting to
order and was chosen chairman, and
w. II. Haywood was chosen secretary
Charles +. Mann nominated ticket
of seven, which was elected, to attend
the state convention in Burlington
May 25. The delegates are Arthur r
Roberts, Charles A. Boyden, Arthur L.
Rohde, William A. Shumway, Martin
Austin, William II. Haywood and Rol
lin s. Childs. The delegates were EN-
powered to appoint their own alter
mates.
A town committee was elected. con
sisting of Dennis Duggan, Hugh II
Dunklee, Rollin S. Childs, Daniel f
Riley and John +. Fitzgerald,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-05-19
GooDNOW FIRM TO VACATE.
Woolworth Co., Which Recently Bought
Pratt Building Wants Store for Its
Own Use.

Announcement is made by Goodnow,
Pearson & Hunt that they have been mott
fled by Attorney A. F. Schwenk for the
f. w. Woolworth Co. to vacate the store
which they now occupy. The Woolworth
Co. recently bought the O. j. Pratt build
ing, the north store of which is occupied
by Goodnow, Pearson & Hunt, and it is
their intention to use both stores for b
and 10 cent store.
The Goodnow firm has been looking
around for "A place in which to establish
its business, but has not been able to make
adequate arrangements. The firm is asked
to Vacate July /.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-05-19
CENTRE CHURCH CENTENNIAL.
General Committee Chosen and other
Committees Will Be Named Soon
Marker May Be Dedicated.

The prudential committee of the Centre
Congregational church had lengthy dis.
cussion Sunday of various proposed
features of the coming celebration of the
Tooth anniversary of the church. a few
matters were decided upon definitely, and
others will be arranged soon. 1t is expect
cd that one feature of the celebration will
be the dedication of a marker to designate
the original site of the church building on
the common.
A general committee was elected, con-
sisting of Rev Richard II. Clapp, chair
man, Christie B. Crowel, George l.. Dun
him, Miss Florence Hemenway-Wells Mrs.
Clarke c. Fits, Walter A. Gilbert and
Mrs. Charles H. Thompson. This commit
tee has authority to name other commit
tees, which will be done without delay.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-05-19

on charge of manslaughter Mr.. Adams
said that evening their speed at the
time of the accident was about 90 miles
an hour. They slowed down, however, as
soon as they saw the couple, who were IN
the middle of the road, and apparently
oblivious of the fact that car was behind
them.
Miss Lynch, the victim of the accident,
was born and brought up in Indian Or
chard and was one of the towns most
popular young women. She was member
of the Pi club. She is survived by her
father, Patrick Lynch, and four brothers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-05-19
MILITARY BALL ENJOYABLE.
About rs Couples Present in Spite of
Rain - Pavilion Decorated Effective
ly-'Band Concert.

The military ball under the auspices
of Company l, V. N. g., held Tuesday
evening in the pavilion at Island park,
was largely attended in spite of rain,
about 10 couples being present. The
hall was decorated effectively with the
national colors, about 100 American
flags being used, besides colored bunt-
ing and crepe paper in red, white and
blue.
The First Regiment band gave a de-
lightful concert from s to 9 'cloch
The balcony was filed for the concert
Leitsnger's orchestra furnished music
for dancing from 8 to l o'clock. Re-
freshments were served during the in
PERMISSION, and the affair was socially
and financially success.
The committee in charge consisted of
Major l.. d. Taylor, Sergeant Alcide
Marion and DR.. II. w. Taylor.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-05-19
Six Dogs Attack Yearling.

On hearing dogs Monday Arthur
Perry of Sheldon went with his gun to
investigate. He found six dogs attacking
yearling on the farm of his neighbor,
Weeks Graves. The animals had the
yearling down and We're biting it when
Mr. Perry came in view. Three of the
dogs got away, but Mr.. Perry shot and
killed one of the three remaining and
injured the other two. 1t is thought
that the yearling will live, although il
was severely bitten.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-05-19

III 0VICN IOPIuOVU "S'IH'V VTO OVII''T
door.
State rs Attorney o. b. Hughes and
Police Chief George Wilson were mott
fed Friday morning and started an
investigation.
1t was the first night of the new pO-
lice arrangement by which only one
officer is ON duty during the latter part
of the night, Chief Wilson going on
duty at noon and remaining until past
midnight.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-05-19

Lisbon will spend $5,000,0O0 to i'm
prove port facilities.
You can always tell girls opinion
of her own limbs by the way she
mounts street ear.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-05-19
AvERILL IS ACQUITTED
Jury Returned Verdict Friday
Night Of Not Guilty
Came In Once for Instructions Mr..
Averill Expresses His Thanks-Re.
turned Home Saturday Afternoon.

At about O'Clock Friday night
jury which for nearly two weeks in the
United States court at Burlington had
heard the evidence in the case of the
United States against George c. Aver.
i'll of Brattleboro, former president of
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-05-19

Pittsburgh will spend 100000 to
safeguard schools against fire.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-05-19
FOURTEEN KILLED
IN POWDER PLANT

Gibbstown, N. j., May 16.-At least
fourteen men were killed and about
thirty injured in terrific explosion
at the Repauno plant Of the Du Pont
Powder company, near here. The
blast occurred in the building in which
trinitrololuol is manufactured and
wrecked that structure and three 9TH
ers.
The cause of the explosion is not
known, and, according to officials of
the company, may never be ascertain
ed, as all thouse believed to have
been in the building where the first
explosion occurred are dead.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-05-19
% 7-7Fl " 9G 80
GERMAN SQUADRON
VENTURES TO SEA

Copenhagen, May ia dispatch
to the Aftenbladet from Gothenburg,
Sweden, says that a large German
fleet which was outside of Gothen-
burg Saturday with the object of cap
turing British steamer about to sail
for England was forced to retire Sun
day by the appearance of British sub
marines.
The British steamer then sailed.
The German warships. however, the
dispatch adds, captured four Swedish
steamers and took them to German
harbOrs,
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-05-19
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate
have been filed with the County
Recorder
Sarah C. Bueghly ct al to Wilbur C.
Davis. NV /, 5-99-14, and sw /, 32-1OO-
IA, 81.
First M. E. Church to Maggie Story,
S & lots 9 and 10 blk. IL, Beadle &
Strong's Add. to Cresco, $3.50.
Bessie M. Chandler to Frank Seavey,
e Sc /, sl-99-l4 lex. r. ~, $4,000.
B. N. Hendricks to Albert Nelson,
NV /, 22-99-13, $13,6 600.
First M. E. Church to Sarah Thomas,
S 8 lot II blk. ~, Beadle & Strong's
Add. to Cresco, $l,e10.
C. H. Unger to Albert Francis, lot 8
blk. H, Robison's Add. to Elma, SIS.
August Mantz to Frank Kuhn Jr., lot
10 and W lot blk. ID, Elma, $3.50.
Mary E. Gossman to w. A. Smith, S
] lots 6, and 8 blk. Ia, Beadle &
Strong's Add. to Cresco, $1,000.
Gus DeNoyelles to Agnes DeNoyelles,
lot II and lot IL blk. 30, Cresco, $3.50.
Fred Stretch to Henry Biwer, ne fir.
/, 4-97-13, $13, $3.50.
Karel Dhaemes to C.E. Carragher,
NV and NV ne t, 23-99-14, $12, 1000,
Edward Book to I. b. Erwin, n ] sw
/, 1894, $500.
Henry Schwake to VIM. Mallon ct al,
lot blk. F, Robison's Add. to Elma,
81, 900.
Maggie Story to Christina Smith,
lot 10 blk. IL, Beadle & Strong's Add.
to Cresco, $500.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-05-19
We HAVE The BEST GARAGE

in the city to put your automobile in
first-class running order. We have
skilled workmen at our garage who
pride themselves in putting everything
in order, so you can feel assured you
can travel with safety and pleasure
after our work is completed. Send at
once in case of accident to Fred C.
Miller by phone or messenger.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-05-19
ANDREW SMITH
Cresco, Iowa
GET YOUR TREES

from John ]. Walenta, where you don t
have to pay the agents commission,
catalogue, hotel and livery bills. I
don't want it from you, ] save it for
you. I have Pears, Plums, Apples,
Cherries and other Plants, and all kinds
Of Evergreens. Also Black Polled
Cattle. JOHN j. WALENTA, p miles
east of Protivin. 80
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-05-19
Photographs

Graduation, confirmation and your
baby's photos. Do not neglect any inn
portant period in your child's life.
Those who do neglect it,, regret in
the future. No time like the present
time. Photos unpopular prices.
Your Photographer,
39-2t BLoMQUIsT
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-05-19
Ladie. Can Wear Shoe,

One size smaller after using Aliens
Foot Ease, the Antiseptic powder to
be shaken into the shoes and used in
the foot-bath for hot, tired, swollen,
aching, tender feet. Itmakes tight or
new shoes feel easy. Sold everywhere,
&c. Ask for Aliens Foot Ease. Don't
accept any substitute. 36t4
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-05-19
COAL PRICES ARE ADVANCED
Wholesale Quotations Will BE 10 to 80
Cents Higher.

Philadelphia, May 16.-An increase
Of from 10 to 80 cents a ton in the
wholesale price of anthracite coal was
announced here by the Philadelphia
and Reading Coal and Iron company.
Dne Of the largest producers Of hard
coal in the country. In making the
announcement the company declared
that the increases were made neces-
sary by the increased cost of produc-
ton
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-05-19
NEGRO IS BURNED TO DEATH
Taken From Courtroom by Mob Fol-


lowing Conviction.
Waco, Tex. May 16.-Jesse Wash
ington, negro boy, who confessed hav-
ing attacked and slain Mrs. Lucy
Fryar seven miles south of here re-
Gently, was taken from the district
courtroom and burned to death on the
public square.
The burning came Immediately after
the negro's trial had ended and after
the jury had returned a verdict of
guilty, giving him the death penalty
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-05-19
WILSON IN SECRET SPEECH

President Addresses National Press
Club ConfidentialIy.
Washington, May 16.-President
Wilson spoke intimately for half an
hour to members of the National
Press club here. The speech was con-
hdential. but may be published later.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-05-19
GIVES UP LIFE FOR FAMlLs
Throws Life Preserver to Wife and
Sinks After Launch capsizes,

Muscatine, Ia, May 16.-Harry Rog-
srs, . pumping station engineer, gave
up his life that his wife and four
year-old son might be saved.
The family was crossing the Mis-
siooippl Tiver in . launch when the
9aft oaSssssd. Rogers threw his life
pGaDogvoe 70 his VIII. Who was struG-
cling to save the 0on, and sank.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-05-19
Ten DIE WHEN
BUILDING FALLS
Blast for Excavation Wrecks
Nearby Building.
SCORE OF PERSONS INJURED

Restaurant at Akron, O., Coilapses Foi
lowing Explosion, 6urying Many
Diners in the Debris-State Militia
Aids Police in Keeping Immense
Crowd From the Ruins.
Akron, O., May 16.-Ten persons
are dead, two missing and score in
jured as the result of the collapse OF
the Crystal restaurant after blast of
dynamite in an excavation adjoining.
Battery B, Ohio national guard field
artillery, was called out to aid the po-
lice in restraining a crowd of more
than 10000 persons who packed the
streets at Main and Quarry, where
the accident occurred.
A tremendous roar echoing the
screams of dying people brought thou
sands to the disaster scene, in the
heart of Akron's business district.
Instantly the entire city, rallying I'M
der the shock, plunged to the work OF
rescue.
A great pile of ruins, broken tim
bers, twisted steel and tons of brick
and mortar buried the victims who a
moment before were dining in the
restaurant.
Eight bodies were soon taken out
of the wreckage after firemen, police
and volunteer rescuers had worked
frantically digging and chopping
through the debris.
Nineteen Sent to Hospitals.
Nineteen more, many of them fatal
ly injured, were extricated and sent
to the City and Peoples hospitals.
Only two or three of the others
known to have been in the restaurant
succeeded in escaping before the
crash.
George Ferris, who, with his broth
er, Augustus Ferris, owned the res
taurant, escaped from the kitchen of
the collapsing building, together with
a cook and two dishwashers. But all
we're injured by falling bricks.
Blasts of dynamite, set off in an ex-
cavation for new building directly
north of the restaurant, unsettled the
foundation.
The crash came in the midst of din
enr when the restaurant was crowded
and when thousands were on the
streets during the evening rush.
So snddsniF did the ceiling cave in,
and the walls crumble that those who
were not instantly killed were knock
ed unconscious.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-05-19
LYdon'. Stallion.

Come and see our stations at the
home barn on the Vernon road, only
five blocks south of the city water
works. Percheron, Clyde, Belgian and
two high class trotters.
38-tf M. p. LYDoN.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-05-19

Northern Minnesota Lands.
If you are looking for good improved
farms in the Northwest, address J. M.
Johnson, general delivery, Cresco
Iowa, for information. 39tf
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-05-19
For Rent.

Either a new Groom house or a
Groom house. Also house keeping
rooms at "The Cedars," blocks,
south of the German Catholic Church.
S. PEGGY.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-05-19
REVOLT IN CANADIAN CAMP
Austrian Prisoners Refuse to Work
and Turn on Guards,

Cochrane, Ont, May 16.-An out
break among Austrian prisoners Of
war in the internment camp at Kapus-
kasing Friday was quelled by the mill.
tary authorities after one of the pris.
cners was killed, nine seriously
wounded, several fatally and four
slightly injured, it was learned.
The revolt is said to have been
started by about 800 Austrian prison
ers who were removed from the camp
at Penarium, where they had refused
to work and had turned on their
guards.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-05-19
New eattlesi1Ip In Fleet,

London, May 16-A dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Copenhagen says that
a large German fleet, which has left
Kiel for Riga, includes the new battle
ship Hindenburg and several other
battleships of the larger type.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-05-19

Dated at Cresco, Iowa, this 18th day
Of May, 1916.
E. A. HooPMAN,
39-t2 County Auditor.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-05-19
For Sale.

Fawn and white Indian Runner duck
eggs for Matching. The kind that lay
the whole year round.
MRS. R. j. LoGUE, Cresco,
38-t2 Phone 387.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-05-19
Diabolo
Cream Separator

Here is:.the best proposition ever Of
fered to the farmer on guaranteed
Cream Separators. In the Diabolo
machine you have the very highest
quality, Best Workmanship and De-
sign ever put into Cream Separator.
] am giving you the Diabolo Cream
Separator at price 500 to $50 less
than asked for the next best Separator
on the market.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-05-19
For Sale.

f0f Dale.
Store building in Cresco. Enquire of
VIM. F. ALLEN.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-05-19
Positive Guarantee

on the Diabolo is that
There is no other Separator on the
market that skins closer milk may
be hot or cold,
That is as easy to turn at the same
capacity,
That is made of better material in
any detail,
That shows more perfect workman.
ship,
That is easier to clean,
That is more convenient to handle,
That the cost of repair is less,
That gives you the quality at my
price.
Ask the Diabolo user what he has to
say.
Built in Sweden by the worlds
largest cream separator factory.
Sold by
ANDREW SMITH
Cresco, Iowa
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-05-19
The EDISON
Diamond Disc
Phonograph

No Needles to Change Unbreakable Records
The actual tone of the artist in all its
native purity and character. No
foreign quality. Not a single blemish.
Thanks to Mr.. Edison's super-knowl-
edge of sound chemistry and acoustics.
Come in and let Us play the Edison
Diamond Disc for you. If you are
music lover, you will be delighted.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-05-19

In compliance with the provisions o.
Section 1097-a-12, of the 1913 Supple
ment to the Code 1897, notice is here
by given that Primary Election will
be held in the regular polling places ir
Howard County, Iowa, on Monday, the
9Th day of June, 1916.
Polling places will be open from {
O'Clock a. m. to O'Clock p. m.
The Offices for which candidates are
to be nominated by the Republican,
Democratic, Progressive and Socialist
parties are as follows:
STATE.
Two Presidential Electors at Large.
Governor.
Lieutenant Governor.
Secretary of State.
Auditor of State.
Treasurer of State.
Attorney General.
One Railroad Commissioner.
Representative in Congress, Fourth
District.
One District Presidential Elector,
Fourth District.
State Representative, 92nd District.
COUNTY OFFICERS.
County Auditor.
County Treasurer.
Clerk of the District Court.
Sheriff.
County Recorder.
County Attorney.
Coroner.
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF SGPERVIS-
ORS.
District No. l, comprising Albion,
Vernon Springs and New Oregon Town
ships.
District No. 8, comprising Chester,
Oak Dale, Jamestown, Saratoga and
Alton Townships
NON-PARTIsAN JUDICIARY TICKET.
Four Judges of the Supreme Court.
TOWNSHIP OFFICERS EACH TOWNSHIP.
Two Justices of the Peace.
Two Constables.
One Assessor.
Three Trustees.
Zone Township Clerk.
PRECINCT OFFICERS TO BE ELECTED.
Party Committeeman for each pre-
cinct.
Delegates to County Convention as
follows: ..ssllssssS ssals,
Evening journal., 1916-10-31

steel manufacturing establishments of
Europe have scarcely been touched by
the war On the contrary, the war It,
elf has caused great increase in tine
efficiency and productivity of those os-
adjustments. Further than that tho
raw materials used in iron and steel
manufacture have not been touched by
the war.
There they are; they have got their
raw materials, they have got their manu-.
featuring plants, they have got their
men. and they are ready to produce
When the war ends there is going 10 he
the most efficient production in this
trade, not only here, hut throughout the
world, and not only will American labor
lose the opportunities that it now has
created by the war. but it will have ia
compete with the lower paid labor of
Europe
America Not Ready.
at Is no time for men 10 90 through
the country saying America is ready.
II is not ready. America has got i
Evening journal., 1916-10-31

Underwood bill, and II has not in the
ranks OF our opponents any DISPOSE
ton to change it. They have got their
doctrine to which they have adhered
for generations.
"lf you want protection to Ameri-
can industry. you have got to have a
majority in Congress that believes in
protection to American industry. and
! cannot conceive of a people so abb
solutely lost to common sense as TO
suppose that in Ohio, and a place like
this, you would ever put a majority
in power that believed I'm the princi-
pie of the Underwood bill"
In his GAINESVILLE speech Mr.. Hughes
declared the number of men killed
and permanently disabled in the war
less than the average increase of the
Industrial population as young men
became OF industrial age"
Protection Built Industries.
What an extraordinary thing il u.s."
he said that this country which
sthrougb the protective principle has
Evening journal., 1916-10-31

Mr. Hughes vas received by audi
ences which cheered and applauded
him frequent At East Liverpool.
FIRST stop OF the day. he spoke in the
open air. his voice combating the
noise OF street traffic before an audi
ence that could hear only part OF
what he said AT Wellsville scores
OF railroad employees in their overalls
crowded around the rear platform OF
his car and applauded him az various
points in his brief address. At Mingo
Junction the whistles Of the big steel
plant and many locomotives in the