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News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-08-23
The Absurd Primary Law

A native-born Vermonter who now re
sides in New York, writes the Rutland
Herald as follows concerning the Direct
Primary law:
81 have worked constantly, rather bard
and almost single-handedly for the past
eight years.or more. to avert from Yer
mont the disgrace of its being carried
away by the absurd direct primary hal
lucination. l did not succeed. But,
while Vermont is the tailender OF the
states to bow to this piece of political
nonsense l live in hopes that Vermont
NAV have the honor of being the first
state to confess having made the blunder
and to repeal the law and thus show
that the state has awakned to the con-
tempt with which the direct primary nos
trum is regarded by men whoseJudgment
is of value"
Let us add that this is the opinion OF
a great many. The people do not under
stand what has been foistered upon them
and we are of the opinion that after one
trv at it the state will become convinced
that it is not only an expensive affair,
but a movement that is far from express
ing their direct will.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-08-23
Challenging the Future

Mr.. Hughes criticism OF the diploma
cy of the Wilson administration is a
mastery indictment. We know that the
main asset of the Democratic campaign
is the unconsciouly yet bitterly ironic
formula " He kept us out of war;" To
this Mr.. Hughes calm but singing an
alysis is staggering answer. From this
review of four years of unhappy inepitude
we realize that we have been kept perpet-
ually on the rim of war, where courageous
firmness would have thrust us safely
back from the abyss; we realize that
after four years of dizzy balancing we
are still in the midst of intolerable COM
plications, still threatened and still I'M
prepared.
And we find ourselves, despite the re-
peated and ever present warnings OF
events, not only unprepared within but
with our credit among nations shame
fully impaired, our chief defense against
affronc and injury-the respect of our
rivals-laid low. If this is excepting us
out of war;" we have paid heavy price
not merely in national self-respect but
in actual security, and it is time for
the American people to ask themselves
whether with any consideration of their
own safety or of the well-being OF their
children, such a policy, such pilotage,
can longer be accepted-the policy of a
fallacious peace which perpetuates dam
ger and rudderless pilotage.
Mr.. Hughes survey of the immediate
past challenges our future. We have
muddled along, but our gratitude for
such immunity as we have enjoyed
should be directed to Providence. The
question now is how dare we go on into
a future full of the gravest possibilities
under such guidance as we have had for
four years?
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-08-23
School Attendance

A recent government report of rural
schools shows that there are important
sections of the country where the child
rem attend only 65 or 80 days in a year.
There is still vast field for the activi-
ties of the old-fashioned truant officer.
1t is not enough to establish a well-equip-
ped school and put competent teacher
in it. If the pupils are hit or miss in their
attendance the taxpayers money is
wasted and a generation of children is
growing up in semi-ignorance.
Figures like those quoted above sug-
gest big problem as to who is response
BILE for such laA standards. Playing
hockey" is a boy trait from one age to
another. The shrewd resourcefulness of
the youngster in lodging the teacher and
the truant officer almost arouses ones
admiration. But the truant will pay
high for his idleness later on.
This is an era of easy-going habits OF
parenthood. The fact that an order is
issued to the young FRY does not mean
that anyone follows it up to seethat it is
obeyed. MoHey earned by children is
very convenient factor in paying house
hold bills. Some families encourage the
Youngsters to drop out of school work in
order 10 pick up odd jobs and gather in
a little money.
The efficient school will keep a close
watch over its absent members. Ex-
cuses for non-attendance should be care
fully read. Parents that connive at such
absences and send the child to school only
lust the time the law demands ought to
be made to see just how they are spelling
what might be hopeful future. Give
the children all the school advantages
possible and when they grow up they
twill rise up and call you blessed"
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-08-23

AS sample of the campaign methods by which Gov
Fletcher hopes reach the United States Senate stated
that there being sly circulated through the state a
davt made by Arthur M Rch-a discharged clerk of Senator
Pageto the effect that when this Senator
Pages official employ in Washington the Senator took from him
portion of his salary, and put it his pocket
have already been received by Senator Page calling
his attention this precious concocon the counties oOreans
Essex and Wndham and the probabilities that has been cir
cuaed throughout the state Senator Page has the
office of Williams Smith of Newport for of the Rich ada
w.t. but has been unsuccessful in securing it. That the affidavit
absolutely false the Senator states unquaedy and that ndis
putabe documentary proof show its ay his hands
This affidavit has most interesting history The call
Rich Vermont make this affidavit
by of the firm of Williams Smith Of this fact there
absolute proof executed in the law office of Williams
Smith Newport the political headquarters of Allen NJ Fletcher
in Orleans County The affidavit to before B. M.
Spooner, clerk in the office of Williams & Smith.
Incidentally might be mentioned that the senior partner
of this Newport law firm Bank Commissioner Williams whose
arragnment of the of Senator Pages HYDE Park
bank recently occupied nearly page paper Vermont
and cost Gov Fletcher buy good farm
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-08-23
PURE RICH BLOOD
PREVENTS DISEASE

Bad blood is responsible for more
ailments than anything else. 1t
causes catarrh, dyspepsia, rheuma-
tism, weak, tired, langpid feelings
and worse troubles.
Hoods Sarsaparilla has been
wonderfully successful in purifying
and enriching the blood, removing
scrofula and other humors, and
building up the whole system. Take
it-give it to all the family SO as to
avoid illness. Get it today.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-08-23
"inemciency.'

The Republicans have received a new
plan for raising campaign funds. A gift
of $40 from persons who favor the cleo
ton of Mr.. Hughes will entitle the con-
tributor an engraved certificate which
nroclaims him a sustaining member OF
the Republican party. This is an iD-
provement on the Democratic method OF
exchanging Federal jobs for campaign
donations
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-08-23

Farmers in Bartonsvlle Ia postoffice
in Rockingham are reporting peculier
disease which is effecting their potato
OPP. In some sections the fields which
were properly sprayed were the first af-
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-08-23

The town of Andover has population
of 2S4. In this town is the village of
Simonsville and in this village at the
Rowell inn ] 10 meals were served in the
DINING room on August 13.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-08-23

John W. Titcomb, state fish and game
commissioner, has started near his place
in Lyndon Center turtle ranch, and has
five different specimens, collected in this
state. He has Lake Champlain SURGE
on six feet aud six inches long, which he
intends to exhibit at the state fair.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-08-23

Heavy, impure blood makes muddy,
pimply complexion, headaches, nausea,
indigestion. Thin blood makes you weak
pale aud sickly. For pure blood, sound
digestion, use Burdock Blood Bitters.
$l.00 at all stores.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-08-23

President Wilson will not take the
stump. but he will accept invitations to
sneak at different places. That's, he will
not take the stump but he will.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-08-23

Secretary Redfeld was a visitor in 81.
Iohnsburv and Lyndonvlle apart OF last
week. Those who met him pronounce
him a very affable gentlemen. Not a
word was said about politics, not even
mentioning the recent removaiot certain
officials in his jurisdiction, because OF
"inefficiency."
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-08-23

With beans at 81 a bushel, G. A.
Adams of st. Johnsbury is watching with
)nsiberable interest his crop of seven
acres in Barnet.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-08-23
MILLRR'S BIG CLEARANCE SALBl
Entire Stock of Merchandise Sold Cost for 80 days

" DS NCOld at SOSl III OF udtS.
We have few Children's Coats and Boys
Mackinaws left, also Underwear, which
we will sell at cost.
Lambs Wool Soles for zoe
Embroidered Flouncing, 6 inch 20c; s d
10 inch zoe; 16 inch 35c; IS, 90 and p
inch Soc; rs inch 45c.
LADIES' Waists SOC and up
Ladies' & Children's Rubbers zoe and up
Ladies' Collars at cost
Ladies' washable Sport Hats 40c
Silk Sweaters 1925
Mems Shirts that retailed at SOC now soc
Fancy Straw Hats 1.50 1.25
Caps so SO
Fleicher's Yarn 10c per Skein
Ceriou Yarn lOc per Skein
Children's Suits 25c to soc
Boys Blouses and Shirts 25c
Jewelry, Crockery, Tinware and Paints
included in sale.
Can Peaches, etc. 10c per can, 8 for 25c
1 chest of Black Oolong Tea to be sold at
35c per ID.
Fruit Jars, pts SOC per doz.; OTIS 55c per
doz.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-08-23
GOV. FLETCHERsS
Cam paign Methods!

Senator Page is receiving Il large number of let
terS insisting that meet Gov Fletcher on his OWE
level and attack him on his many vulnerable points.
lie has received offers of facts concerning both
the public and private record Of the Governor which
are claimed to be damaging in the extreme
In every case these offers have been declined with
the assurance that Senator Page would not descend to
this method of campaigning.
GOV. FLETCHER SEEMS TO BELIEVE THAT
IN ORDER TO BUILD UP HIS OWN SENATORIAL
FORTUNES HE MUST TEAR DOWN AND DESTROY
SENATOR PAGE.
He forgets that Senator Page has always lived YER
Hyde Park reelected in $780, elected State Senator in 1871
member Of the Republican State Committee from 1872 to
1882 and its Chairman from 1885 to 1885, Bank Examiner
United States Senator from 1908 to 1916 he has been conn
uousy in the neght in public service such that
the people Of Vermont have formed an opinion as to his nte
ry and ability which cannot be undermined and destroyed in
a few brief weeks OF political advertising.
Gov. Fletcher forgets that Governor Page has been
dealing with the people Of Vermont in business way all these
years and that his reputation for integrity and square DEALING
whether good or bad, cannot be changed in day.
GOV. FLETCHER WILL BE PERMITTED TO-
ENJOY COMPLETE MONOPOLY OF HIS INDI-
ANA METHODS OF CAMPAIGNING. SENATOR
PAGE WILL NOT DESCEND TO THIS LEVEL.
Gov. Fletcher will find that Senator Pages many Ver-
mont friends will be prompt to resent his abuse and excellent
Judges that the Senator's vndicaon is as certain to
at the primary September 18th the to and set.
Senator Page is receiving many letters assuring
him that the reaction against Governor Fetchers questionable
campaign methods has already set m but be that may, the
Senator Is quite content to trust his vndcation to the people of
Vermont They know that his business interests all in
Vermont that every fiber Of his being loyal his native
and always will be- that despite the malicious attempt
inure the Bank Of which he is President institution of
which Vermont Is justly proud.
They know that his caskin business has brought hon.
dreds Of thousands Of dollars Vermont and that because Of
this business another industry in which Vermont leads has
been added to the list.
Whether Vermonters not proud of their former
Governor and Junior United States SENATOR the mind
Fletcher matter doubt That Gov Fletcher has, by
his attempts backen the character of Senator Page taken the
possible method that
doubt Senator Page quite willing await the arrival of Sept
10Th receive Vermont verdict relative to the introduction of
Fletchers Indiana methods Vermont State politics
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-12-28
SALEM.

Miss Nettie HartneH of Chicago came
Saturday to spend Christmas in the
home of her mother, Mrs. Clara Hart
nell.
Mrs. Peter Olson has as her guest a
cousin, Miss Marie Kolthoff from New
Hampton, Iowa.
Mr.. and Mrs Robert Gronzo enter
tanned relatives from Hebron, Christ
mas.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. w. Acker will spend
Christmas with their relatives in Rich
mond.
DR.. Corr, of juneau, Wis, was call
ed to Salem for the second time to see
Mrs. Alvin Paddock. The doctor re-
turned home Saturday.
DR.. Geo. Smith of sGalesburg came
Sunday to spend Christmas at the Eos
ters'.
Rev. Jennings was excused from hold
ing services Sunday afternoon and even
AASI OAA c1NSOhhU VI GlO 0oO11As dIu IG~
turned to Evanston Sunday night
Mr.. Charles Seaman and his sister,
Mrs. Gookin, spent Christmas at the
home of their father at Hebron.
Miss Florence Smith, of Chicago,
came to spend Christmas at the home
of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. F. j.
Smith.
There was a crowded house at the
church Saturday evening to enjoy the
Christmas entertainment given by the
Sunday school. A cantata entitled
"Santa Claus at Grandma s, was
given by the members of the Sunday
school. Vester MINIS was awarded a
prize for perfect attendance during the
year. The number of members enrolled
is over eighty.
The next number of the Lyceum
Course will be given New Years night
at the hall.
Miss Lena Kath, of Kenosha, came
out to Salem Sunday for short visit.
Miss Helen Brown, who has been at
tending school in Nebraska, came home
for the holidays.
Mr. and Mrs. Nelson, of Racine, were
guests at Mr.. J. A. Fosters on Christ
mas.
| DR.. Charles Loescher and his cousin,
Mrs. Lucia Orvis, were guests at Matt
Loescher Is, Christmas.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. Gull entertained
Mr.. and Mrs. Snyder, Of Bristol, Christ
mas.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-12-28
BRISTOL.

The M. e. church could not hold the
crowd that attended the Christmas en-
tertainment last Saturday evenin. The
program was fine, and well-rendered,
especially the drill by "The Glass in the
Corner" and the kindergarten class. "
1t was pronounced the best entertain
ment in years.
Mr.. George Bell and bride, of Flor
ence, Ont, Can, are visitors with their
aunt and uncle, Mr.. and Mrs. G. P. Will
lett.
A young son dropped in on Mr.. and
Mrs Clayton Leonard, last Saturday
morning, to pay them a life visit.
The "shepherd's Story" an illumi-
mated tale, was well attended, and well
received in the M. e. church, last Sun
day evening. The rendering of "The
Holy City,, by Mr.. Ward Rowbottom
was particularly pleasing.
Miss Allen, of Chicago, was Christ
mas visitor with her sister, Mrs. Geo.
Shumway.
Our townsman, Mr.. G. H. Murdoch,
has sold out his electric light plant to
the Milwaukee Electric Power & Light
Company. Mr.. Murdoch has been re-
tanned by the company to run the plant
for while.
Mr. and Mrs. o. Munro, of Chicago,
are spending the holidays with Mr.. and
Mrs. E. Pike, parents of Mrs. Munro.
Miss Florence Murdoch, of Minnesota,
IS holidaying with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Archie Murdoch.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nick Surrell, Chicago,
ate Christmas dinner with his sister,
Mrs. Gordon Brown.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-12-28
PLEASANT PRAIRIE.

Mrs. H. o. Simmons and twins and
Miss Myrtle Shields left for Evans
vile, Ind, Sunday morning. Walter
Halle accompanied them as far as Chi
cago.
Mr.. R. G. Berry is reported very ill.
G. A. Pierce spent Christmas with
Mrs. Pierce and daughter who are
staying at Frank Smith s.
Arnold New Year has returned from
Youngstown, Ohio, where he was en-
ployed by the Powder company.
The Hercules Powder Go. presented
each of their employees with a turkey
for Christmas.
Mr.. and Mrs J. B. Maloney spent
Christmas with II. A. King.
Miss Bernez Lowe spent Christmas
with Miss Kathleen Turner.
Rev. Lake will preach during Rev.
Simmons absence instead of Rev. Chew
as reported last week.
Miss Nell Maloney of Kenosha spent
Christmas with VIM. Maloney.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hooking and Julia
were with Mrs. F. D Barter the 25th.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-12-28
TRAP AUTO Thieves;
PREPARE TO seize so
Believed to Have Stolen 5000
Chicago Cars in 1916.

Chicago, Dec. 27.-Detectives who
have been stalking members of the au-
tomobile thieves syndicate are near
their prey and are at work landing
from twenty-five to fifty of the syndi-
Gates operators in jail. The gang is
believed to have stolen nearly 5000
automobiles in Chicago during 1916.
Among those the officers are seeking
is said to be a woman who stands
high in the counsils of the syndicate.
1t is reported, too, that a number Of
policemen may be arrested.
'"The Chicago gang" said Assistant
States Attorney M. F. Sullivan, els
only one wheel in the machine. 1t has
connections with other thieves work
ing in the neighboring states who as
sist in the disposal of cars stolen in
Chicago and furnish cars to the local
crew for sale here. We have informa-
ton about one lot of eighty sutomo-
biles that were sent from here to Mil
waukee. The read between Chicago
and Indianapolis is kept hot by the
travel of stolen machines passing
from one branch to another of the
syndicate.
''The men who commit the thefts
get a handsome sum for their work.
but the ones who get rich are the in
side workers, who manage the sales
and direct general operations. They
are the ones we want"
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-12-28

Saturday evening Somers basket ball
teams went to Raymond Center to play.
Four automobiles were in the company
and experienced all sorts of difficulties
in the snow-drifted roads. Somers Spec
ials were defeated by Raymond Center
First. Score "a to 10. Somers Ma
rooms won over Raymond Center Sec
onds, IL to Is
The following games are scheduled
Thursday evening, Dec. %, in Ra-
cine: Somers Specials and Maroons
play the Baptist Cardinals at the Gill
bert Knapp school.
New Years afternoon at Woodman
Hall, Genoa Junction High School will
play Somers Specials, and First Congre-
gational Church of Racine will play
Somers Maroons. The game is called at
2 O clock.
Mr.. and Mrs M. A. Rasmussen enter
tanned at family gathering on Christ
mas Their guests were: Mr.. and Mrs.
William Lauer and family, Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred w. Donsing and daughter,
Mr. and Mrs. Curtiss Smith and son, Mr..
and Mrs. William Bose, Jr.
Harold Bush spent Friday in Racine.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Rasmussen en-
tertained at dinner on Christmas Eve.
Their guest were: Mr.. and Mrs. Chris
Rasmussen and sons, Mr.. and Mrs. Hans
Paulson, Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Chris
Jensen and family and julius Johnson.
The Somers Mutual Fire Insurance
Co. will hold it's annual meeting on Tues
day afternoon, January 2, at Henry
Lytle's office. The meeting is called
at 2 O'Clock.
Mrs N. E. Thompson spent Friday in
Milwaukee.
Mrs. Jennie S. Markham of Racine
visited with her sister, Mrs. James ID.
Bullamore during the week.
J. William Miller spent Wednesday
with friends in Kenosha.
Mrs. Marshall Flora Of Union Grove,
visited with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
P. M. Anderson, during the week.
Martin DeVoogd spent Thursday in
Racine.
Mf. and Mrs George j. Longmore
expect to depart for Florida on Tues
day.
A. G. Ozanne spent Friday in Racine.
Axel and Anker Rasmussen spent
Thursday afternoon in Racine.
Your correspondent wishes to correct
an erroneous statement made in the
last issue of the Somers News. The
Gardinere-Lauer nuptials were cele-
brated at the Methodist parsonage, Rev.
Carpenter officiating, instead of at the
Presbyterian manse as stated.
Miss Janet Miller who is attending
the Augustanna College at Champaign,
ILL.,, is home for the holiday vacation.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-12-28
NEWS OF
KENOSHA COUNTY
SoMERs.

SOAnGIps
Your correspondent extends the sea-
son 8 greetings to the editor, his staff
md the many readers of this newspa-
per.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Strong have
little daughter at their home.
Mr.. and Mrs. George P. Leet and chill
lren spent Wednesday in Racine.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Tabert spent
tuesday in Racine
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman J. Herzog and
children are spending the holidays with
friends in Chicago.
Fred w. Leet was in Racine on We'd
lesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Tabbert have
old their property in the village and
IRE now living in the August Schultz
mouse.
Mrs. B. Frank Yule and daughter,
Mrs. Chris A. Jensen, were in Milwau-
zee, Tuesday.
J. William Miller transacted business
in Racine, Tuesday.
Mrs. Martin Sorrenson was in Racine
the first part Of the week
John Mutchie and John Yunk were in
Chicago on Monday.
Fred Helding, .Jr., is seriously i'll with
scarlet fever in his home north of the
village.
Somers Camp Royal Neighbors of
America No 1852 will meet at Woodmen
Hall on Tuesday evening, January 2
A large attendance is desired as there
is business of Importance to be transact
ed.
In reporting the election Of Officers
for the Royal Neighbors Camp the fol
lowing Officers were unintentionally
omitted: Marshal, Mrs. Elizabeth I'm
land; Managers, Harry r. Dixon, Miss
Minnie Herman, Mrs. Mary r. Spencer,
Auditor, John finland; Captain of Drill
Team, Mrs. Florence Fink; Delegate to
National State Convention, Mrs. Mabel
Y. Longman; Alternate, Mrs. Barbara
s.. Hermann.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-12-28
The Weather.
THE MARKETS
Chicago Live Stock.

Chicago Live Stock.
Hogs-Receipts $4,000. Quotations
ranged at s1o.00Q10.25 light shipping,
$1o.1o010.35 heavy packing aud $s.4O
Q90o good to fancy pigs.
Receipts 10000. Quotations
ranged at s1o.o0@10.75 good 10 choice
steers, $675Q7.25 good to choice
butcher cows. $11.25011.75 good to
prime vealers.
Chicago Cash Grain.
Wheat-No. 2 hard winter, s1.68.
Corn-No. 8 white. 93@s5c; No. 3
yellow, s3@s5c.
Oats-No. white, 51%@52hc.
Butter.
Extras, 381ac; extra frsts. 37h0
$50; hrsts, 34Q36c; seconds, 32033c
Eggs.
Firsts, 40041c; ordinary frsts. 376
SSc: extras, 311z@31Ac; misceliane
Gus, cases included, 33@41c.
Potatoes.
Potatoes, s150@170.
East Buffalo Live Stock.
Dunning and Stevens, live stock
commission merchants, East Buffalo.
N. Y, quote as follows: Cattle Re-
ceipts so cars; market slow. Hogs
Receipts 120 cars; market heavy:
10.90Q11.00; Workers, $10.30@10.a 90:
pigs, s9T501o00. Sheep-Receipts
80 cars; market steady; top lambs.
s13.35Q13.50; yearlings, $1,000
1850; wethers, s9.00@9.50: ewes
Ss.OO0s.50. Veals, $500
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-12-28
SAN LUIS POTOSI is
CAPTURED BY VILLA
Carranza Garrison at Villa Ahu-
nlada FIeeS to Juarez.

Ell Paso, Tex, Dec. 27.-San Luis
Potosi is in the hands of "Pancho"
Villas troops. The entire garrison was
taken prisoner by Villa after a brief
battle Monday, according to reports
received by federal agents here.
Frightened by the reported ap-
proach of Villa troops, the Carranza
garrison abandoned. Villa Ahumada.
The garrison fed to Chihuahua City.
Later reports indicated that the Viii
La Amumada garrison fed to JuarsE
but were sent south Immediately to
reinforce General Murguia at Chihua-
hua City.