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The Washington times., 1916-03-11
LAUNDRYMEN RAISE
PRICE FOR WASHING
Increased Cost Of Materials
Chief Reason Chief Change
In Flat Work.

The high cost Of laundering Is about
10 be felt IN Washington.
At least, the high cost will hit people
who have what the laundries term
fiat" work Of large size which they
have, been paying for by the piece.
Practically every laundry In Washing
ton Ia about 10 put the laundering OF
nat work in n pound instead OF q piece
basis. and general charge Of cents
per pound will be made.
The European war IL one OF the rea-
sons assigned for the increased cost.
The general tendency Of the prices OF
chemicals used In washinG and OF other
materials TO aviate Ia the principal rea-
son. Within the last few years the
cost OF materials for laundry work.
machinery. etc.. has increased from 10
per cent to 100 per cent. according to
the iaundrymen. The cost OF labor has
been increased by the establishment Of
tho eight-hour law.
II cannot say that the new rates will
be an increase" said r. v. Killian. OF
the Franklin laundry. ''In some re-
spects We will lose out. but I believe
that II will equalise the charges better.
On such things as napkins, which VIII
run ten or twelve to the pound, we
will lose at the G-ccnt-pound rate. az
we have been getting cent q piece for
these.
ION the larger and heavier pieces.
however. we will get higher rate.
"As q matter OF fact. the new rate
favors the poor man and puts an IN
creaaed charge on the rich, who are
able to pay II. The pieces we launder
by the pound for the wealthy people
are considerably heavier to the piece
than those for the poorer people. Con-
1 sequently they will pay more"
The Star laundry announces that the
change in rate will make no differences
| In the family wash rate of cents q
pound. That win remain the same
The new rate viii 20 into effect In
about q month.
The Washington times., 1916-03-11

Chicago's public school board Is
seriously considering the establish
The Washington times., 1916-03-11
OF LINCOLN
PRESENTED MUSEUM
Picture by George n. Story
Given National Gallery Of
Art by Mrs. Hartman.

A portrait Of President lincoln. the
work OF George II. Story. an eminent
American painter. has just been re-
ceivcd from New York IN be installed
in the National Gallery of Art at the
National Museum ne Lincoln's birth
day gift from Mrs. u. II. Hartman.
The portrait Is one OF the few paint
Ing OF President Lincoln n'nde by an
nrtist who Etudied the President during
his residence In Washington.
Mr.. Story came to Washington In
1850 and established a studio in the
building where NJ. 70. nrady tho civil
war Photographer. Ind his Office. The
painter was called into the photogra-
piers studio to pose Mr.. Lincoln for q
photograph shortly before his inaugr-
ration.
Later he vas asked to paint a picture
of the President and vas admitted 10
the White House and studied Mr.. Lin
coin while he vas ENGAGED In his regu-
lar routine Of receiving visitors. sign
in papers. etc.
MI. story is a native of New ftnvon,
and yHs curator OF the department oil
paintings u the Metropolitan Museum
for seven years Since 1905 he has beer
curator emeritiS
The Washington times., 1916-03-11

Suggestion to automobile and ac-
cessory advertisers:
Why not use the theme OF pre-
paredness' in advertising your prod
uct?
The Washington times., 1916-03-11
Chemical Engine Horses
Bolt on Way to Blaze

Horses attached to chemical engine
No. II bolted while answering fire.
alarm from TO Columbia road north
west yesterday afternoon.
The runaway started at Eighth street
and Columbia road, when piece OF
newspaper blew up In front OF the
horses.
Tho horses collided with light pole
at the frst corner, and swinging back
struck an automobile owned by N. J.
McCabe, damaging Il slightly. Ono or
the horses was cut on the leg.
The Washington times., 1916-03-11

The constant controversy respect
ing the possibility OF kerosene as q
motorcar fuel makes US wonder II
an important point has not been
overlooked. Even II an effective
carburetor he invented to make kerr
osene practicable. how will that
overcome the present difricultyf
Kerosene is a petroleum product. as
well as gasolene. and since the
shortage" Is a basic one. the prob
lem remains,
true, there Is no doubt a huge
reserve supply of kerosene ID avail
able at the present time; but after
that is consumed-what themT
Within a short time after the
Kerosene carburetor Is perfected and
the supply" drawn heavily upon by
the overwhelming demand" or
motordom. It VIII be seen that the
price OF kerosene Will rise rapidly
to a level with gasolene. vieing with
the latter for the altitude record.
The Washington times., 1916-03-11
Sentenced to Church.

SANTA ANA. Cal. March ll.-when
judge Thomas placed r. r. Thomas. Of
Brea. on probation II was on condition
that the latter Thomas attend church
1T least once q week. Another condi-
ton Is that he keep out Of pool rooms.
Thomas had pleaded guilty to the then
OF an automobile belonging to his
brother in-law.
The Washington times., 1916-03-11

The Norman w. Henley Publish
ing Company. of New York, has
Just published a chart entitled.
Location OF Ford Engine Troubles
Made Easy"
Henry won't like that. Henry
hasn't much use for preparedness
propaganda.
The Washington times., 1916-03-11
Carnival for Coiored.

A mardi gras carnival was held at
Convention Hall last evening by those
who are raising funds for the colored
Y. w. G. A. Mrs. J. W. McAdoo was
chairman Of the arrangements commits
tee.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-01-07
From Mcn6sv's Da'


Owen F. Jones OF JutisJn was in
the city on business /"
l.. Blum spent the Nt,W Tear holt
day at Kansas City, Mo. "
Miss Clara Chenoweth CT LeHillier
returned to her school at Minneopa.
Mr. and Mrs. George S. Lynd re-
turned from Lincoln, Neb., on Friday.
/ Miss Marion Willard returned to
her school work at Waseca last even
ing.
Henry Gerlach, Jr., went to Good
Thunder last Friday on hunting
trip.
Mrs. Henry Brell returned from
her visit with her parents over Christ
mas, Friday.
Editor and Mrs. William Mailer of
Springfield were in Mankato New
Years night
J. B. Marsh, bridge engineer, of
Des Moines, Iowa, YVES visitor in
the city today.
P: NJ. Ferguson went to st. James
today to attend the funeral of Cover
nor Hammond.
Lloyd Ellis and sister, Margaret of
Mapleton, attended "The Birth of a
Nation" Friday afternoon.
Tai Hughes of Minnesota Lake, has
! been visiting in the city as the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. D. NJ. Jones.
Miss Mildred Fritz returned last
evening to Rockford, H., where she is
attending the Rockford college.
Lester Patterson went to Chicago
last evening to visit friends, former
students of the Shattuck school.
Mrs. John Freundl Of Belgrade
spent New Years day with her par
cnts, Mr.. and Mrs. Miles Chenoweth
{ Rev. H. C. Bagot, missionary of
the Episcopal church, has come from
Lake Benton to make his headquar-
tiers.
Mrs. F. NJ Currier and Miss Ber-
tina Hunter left Saturday night for
Los Angeles and ether California
points.
Frank Clagua of Redwood Falls was
in the city between trains today, on
his way to ST. James to attend Gov.
Hammond's funeral.
Mr.. and Mrs Fred Enrich and
daughter Elizabeth of lie Sueur Cen
ter spent New Years day as the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. Hugo Johnson.
Chris Hanson and Albert Halverson
grocers CT Vernon Center. were in the
city on business today, having sold
out their store to A. H. Dorweiler of
this city.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-01-07
Card Party.

Card Party. A,
Miss Minnie DethlOff entertained at
her home on North Fourth street on
the evening of New Years day, at y
prettily arranged card party. There
were three tables of players, and head
prize for ladies was won by Miss
Eleanor Vosbcck. the head prize for
men being won by Harold Jorgenson.
Mr.. Norman Nice won foot prize. A
dainty luncheon was served by the
hostess, assisted by her sister, Mrs.
John Engel of Fesseden, N. d., who
is guest at the home of her parents.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-01-07
Thomas Guy Spe,lman to Marry Miss
Frances NARROW at Seattle,

Frances NARROW at Seattle.
Announcement has been made of the
approa ching marriage of Miss Anna
Frances NARROW, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. George j. NARROW, to Mr.. Thomas
Guy Spellman, son of James Spellman,
formerly of this city and for many
years an engineer on the Omaha rail-
road, the wedd 'ng to be solemnized on
January II, in st. Annie's church,
Seattle, Washington. Both Miss Mar
low and Mr. Spellman are prominent
young people of Seattle. Miss Mar
lows father is chief of the fire de-
partment in that city and Mr.. SPELL
man is vice president and manager of
the Straits Packing company of Skowl
Arm, Alaska the same company of
which Mr.. l.. P. Hunt is president.
After their marriage they will come
east on their wedding tour and will
visit in Mankato.
Mr. Spellman is known as very
capable young business man and the
lady he will wed Possesses charm
ing personality and is highly accom-
pliShed.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-01-07
From Mondays Daily.

Ralph Macbeth, the young man who
was recently convicted Of assault in
the second degree, and was sentenced
to the state reformatory at ST Cloud,
was released at six o'clock Friday
evening, on the order of the state su-
prenae court. He is held under bond
in the sum Of $4,000, pending his APP
peal, Which will be heard by the su-
preme court next April.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-01-07
Celebrated Wedding Anniversary.

Mr.. and Mrs. Miles ChenoWeth
celebrated their twenty fifth wedding
anniversary yesterday at their home
in LeHillier. There were about twelve
CT the immediate relatives present.
A delicious course dinner was served
at two o'clock They received many
valuable and useful gifts.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-01-07
Family Dinner Party.

Mr.. and Mrs. c.. d. OFT of SO
South Broad street entertained at
family dinner party on New Years
day. Guests from out of town present
were Mrs. Anna Shepard and daught-
ers, Miss May, and Mrs. Bert Sven
son, mother and sisters Of Mrs. OFT,
from Lake Crystal.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-01-07
House Party.

Mr.. and Mrs. Emil Metzinger CT
New Ulm entertained at very pleas
ant house party on New Years day.
Those present from Mankato were
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Szamet and
son. Mrs l.. Blum and son, A. NJ.
Stein, and Mr.. and Mrs. E. N.
Jacob.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-01-07
SIumber Farty,

Miss Katherine Lii entertained a
party of six young lady friends at a
slumber party at her home on New
Years eve. A pleasant social time
was enjoyed, and q dainty 1916 break
fast was served the following morn
irg.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-01-07
Menace of Floods.

Cleveland. Ohio, January 2-The
menace of foods in Northern Ohio has
been brought to a sctop BY the freezing
weather.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-01-07

ing young business man, who is
making q decided success of his
chosen vocation The best wishes of
all who know them will attend Mr..
and Mrs. MacElrath on life's journey
together.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-01-07
~Hn Mcnuay's OaiIy.
-
KoWerton- McCIesry.

! DIR. Ben Harrison McCleery and
Grayce Huff HCwertOn were united
in marriage on New Years day at the
home of Mrs. Robert McCleery Of
/ Kirksville, Mo, Both are of Mankato,
but formerly of Kirksville. Rev. lie
gel, pastor of the First Presbyterian
church, officiated with a beautiful ring
ceremony: The brides maid was
Miss Pauline Huff, sister of the BRIDE,
and the groor's best man was DR..
William Cary of Chicago. Among the
guests present were Mr.. and Mrs. A.
E. Dawson, Mrs. Robert McCleery and
daughter, Miss Helen, Mr.. w. e. Huff,
one of Northern Missouris prominent
merchants, and DR.. Charles Still,
president of the American School of
Osteopathy The house was beauti-
; fully decorated and a stringed or
chestra furnished appropriate muse
fer the ceremony.
An elaborate course wedding din
ner was served Immediately after the
ceremony. The young couple took
the evening train for Minneapolis and
arrived last night in Mankato where
the doctor will resume his practice OF
osteopathy and Mrs. McCleery win
continue as proprietress of the La
Vogue millinery. They will be at
home to receive their friends after
! February 1, at 736 South Second
street.
/ Paddock MacEirath.
| At high noon upon New Years day
ot of
/ Charles Shut on Warren street in the
presence of small company of
/ friends, Miss Mabel Lillian Paddock
! of this city became the bride of Mr.
| Fenton Morrill, MacEl-ath of Montane,
the ceremony being performed by Rev.
! Charles Shut, rector of st. Johns
/ Episcopal church. The marriage came
i as the climax of a friendship which
started when the contracting persons
were seniors in Mortified high school
class of 1910, and has been steadily
| developing into a romance. Mr. and
Mrs. F. NJ. MacElrath took the train
for the twin cities, and after a few
days sojourn there and in Randolph
the bride will return to this city to
complete her contract with the Viava
| company, having been employed By
this company previous to her mar
riage. After April /, Mr.. and Mrs
MacElrath Will be at home at Com
ache, Montana, where the groom
/ spends eight months each year at
| tending to his dry land farming,
| which he operates on an extensive
scale. The bride has made many
friends during her residence in Man
kato, who will regret her departure
for the west, and the groom is a ris-
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-01-07
Calls on Attorneys.

at rained all day Tuesday, so we
did not go out. but he met many
friends at the hotel and appeared in
the best OF spirits. It got cold that
night and he went to bed about ten
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-01-07

st. James was in deep mourning.
The general arrangements committee
of Which Alderman c.. T. Crowley
was chairman, was busy all day yes
terday discussing the details of the
funeral. A committee on decoration
with the aid of four experts from ST.
Paul worked late into the night drap-
ing banners of black and white across
the streets through which the funeral
cortege passed from the depot to the
curch.
Every shop window held picture
of the governor, Eordered in black
Women and little girls plated hum
dreds of yards of black and white
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-10
WEST BERKSHIRE,

The funeral Of Mrs. Eveinc (BurlcsOm
Mosier, who died Sunday evening after
long illness was held Tuesday after
noon at l:m O'Clock at the home of her
son. T.. \. Mossier with whom she had
made her home for the past few months
The bearers were t. \. and G. B. Mosier
sons of the deceased, w. NJ. Armstrong
and II. G. Chaffec. The Rev r. II.
Creasey officiated The choir sang
Abide with Me Sometime Well Tn
dcrstand" and Come We DisconsOlate"
Mrs Mosicr was a lifelong resident of
BERKSHIRE and was - years of age. She
is survived by two sons, one daughter,
three grandchildren and two Creat-grand-
children. Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin johnson
left Tuesday for Midway. y. Da.-
Religious services of the week will be:
sunday 1920 a. m. sermon, Where God
Seeks for Gold:"1l:30 Sunday school:
sunday. 100 p. M, Epworth League:
Thursday evening at seven o'clock mid
week prayer service; r. n, Creasey,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-10
GRAND ISLE.

A very pretty wedding took place at
St GATHERINGS Roman Catholic Church,
Clintonvile y. Y, February ., when
Catherine f., daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Cornelius German, was united in mar
rage to Louis Dubuque OF Grand Isle
by the Rev Father Torsney, The bride
wore dark blue travelling suit. with
hat to match. and was attended by her
cousin, Catherine Boyd, while Francis
German, brother Of the bride, acted as
best man. Miss German was graduated
from Port Henry training class in June.
1918. and for the past two years has
been successfully engaged in teach
ing at her home in darkness. Mr.
Dubuque has been employed as butter
maker by the Peru Butter and Cheese
company at Hardness. After taking
dinner at the brides home they lett
for a short trip through the northern
part Of Vermont. After April |. Mr.. and
Mrs Dubuque will make their home in
Peru, y. V. where he has purchase a
place.
p. w. Bulls and son. Edward, went
Saturday to Brishton, y, Y, to visit
friends.-Mrs Anna Minckler is in town
after an extended stay in Burlington
At the annual oyster supper for the BEN
eft of the Methodist Episcopal Church
to he held February 3, there is TO be a
prize speaking contest.-At the adjourned
meeting OF the Samson Creamery COM
pany, held February ?. the following off-
GERS were elected: Directors. 4. j. l.add,
w. +. Parks and r. w. Bulls; secretary
and treasurer, F.. j, Parker.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-10
SWANTON.

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-10

Allen, chairman OF the building commit
foo and she was followed by &. A
Wcbstcr. chairman of the advisory build
ing committee. Thcre was music and
benediction. At $3.50 O'Clock Mss Rebecca
Wright of Montpelier. secretary Of tho
state library commission. who has spent
some time here instructing and aiding
the ladies' in library work, gave a talk
to the children who were specially in
yited. A reception at which refreshments
were served in the assembly room closed
the afternoon exercises. In tho evening u
large audience listened to an instructive
talk by Miss Mary Soacc SAKE of Mont
real, who is identified with the West
mount library. and an excellent address
by Frederick Topper, professor of Eng
lish literature at the University Of YER
mont. The building is on the site of the
old Central House. destroyed by fire in
1895 at the time the Methodist Church
and the George Barney residence were
destroyed It is of red brick with red
marble trim and slate roof Tho first
floor contains reading rooms for adults
and children and stack room with
modern equipment On the second floor
is the Kings Daughters assembly room
II has hot water heat and electric lights
The cost exclusive Of the lot, which was
tho gift of Mrs. S. s. Cushman of Hull,
Ont, who paid $1,000. was NnO This
sum. with the exception Of about s1.DO
| which is vet to be raised, was procured
by the efforts Of the Kings Daughters
covering period of several Years The
| architects were SAKE & Archibald nj
Montreal and e. *, Prouty OF Swanton
| hlIildCr
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-10

Junction. Mrs Earl Thompson and Mrs
Fred Bronson of this city.
The marriage engagement o f Miss
Mary Catherine sullivan of this city to
Herbert james Rooney of White River
Junction. formerly of this city, is an
nounced. The marriage will take
place February 81.
The annual business meeting of the
St Adams Dairy Testers association was
held at the jury room Of the Franklin
county court house Tuesday. :. >.
Meigs of ST. Adams town was reelected
president and +. O. Collins of st. Adams
town. secretary and treasurer. George
r. Catln and George ~. Dunsmore of St
Adams town and l.. VI. Leach of Fairfax
were elected board If directors. The
report of the secretary and treasurer
showed the affairs of the association in
"A nourshing condition. r.. E. Smith stated
that he thought he could not continue
the work of tester for another year. At
ono O'Clock dinner was served at the Park
View House. Among tho speakers at the
meeting were T. H. Moran Of Jericho,
who gave a talk regarding tho results
of the cow test association work in the
state and explained hrrd management,
and County Agent GuH L. Tiffany of
this city. who spoke on the subject,
benefits to Ec Derived from a Cow
Test Association"
William Stockwell, son of MIR and Mrs
Samuel Stockwell,, for many years resi-
dents of this city. but who moved last
fall to st. Lambert, Quebec. died Tues.
day Afternoon, in tho Royal Victoria hos
pital in Montreal whore he had been i'll
for two weeks with plcuro- pneumonia.
Mr. StoCkwcll. Woh was IS years
old was born and spent almost
his entire life in 81. Adams and
had many friends here who will regret his
untimclN death. He is survived besides
his parents by one sister, Beulah Stock
we'll who is IL years old.
The marriage of Il. Roy Anderson o
High street and Miss Ruth G.. Sisco o.
I Messenger street took place at st
lukc'S church Yesterday morning at tc'
o'clock, tho ceremony being performet
10y the Roy. George w. Smith Mr.. anC
Mrs. Anderson loft nj loss O'Clock 70
I;OStOn
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-10
STOWE.

\ few inches of snow fell sunday
night but not enough for good sleigh
ing Wagons and automobiles are
in use. Mr. and Mrs. F. 8.
Dow went to Waterbury by autom obika
of excelleno
quality was harvested here last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Cairns are par
ents of a daughter born on the evening
of February 6.-Mr and Mrs. c. F.
Eddy returned Monday from a few
days visit in Montpelier,--Miss Elvira
Gale has so far recovered from recent
illness as to be able to return Monday
to her studies at Peoples Academy.
Morrisville. She was accompanied nv
her niece. Miss Mildred Gale, who was
at home for the week -end.-Thc Mills
school is closed this week on accounr
of the Illness of the teacher. Elton b.
Forbes. who is confined to his home
with the grip.-Mr and Mrs. f. j. Bar
rows OF Morrisville visited Mrs Bar
rows's mother. Mrs Lizzie Robinson.
Sunday.--Mrs. +. r. Gale is recovering
from the grip.-Mrs. r.. j. Houston re-
turned to her home in Cadys rails
SUNDAY after a short visit with her par
ents. Mr. and Mrs +. II. Gale.-MlsS
Rose straw has been Ill with the grip
several days-Miss Annie Bigclow 10
i'll with a hard cold-Miss Nellie Sar-
gent is i'll with the grip.--Almon FL
Douglass is i'll with pneumonia Mr.
and Mrs. Fred Walker are parents of q
son born February s. Mrs. walkers
mother, Mrs. George Hayes or Middie-
sex is with her-Mrs. L. : Peterson'
who has been i'll for several days, 10
NOW recONnrinS