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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-07-08
$4,000 MORE GIFTS
BY IRA c. CALEF
Nine Providence. r. l., Institutions Are
the Recipients of Bonds from the
Washington Man.

The Providence Journal OF July 6 an.
nounces further gifts Ia various lnstitu'
tions in that city from Ira G, Calef OF
Washington. the gifts totaling sl6. 900, NIL
In Iowa school bonds, In announcing the
benehcence. Herbert c. Caleg a nephew
of the donor, made the following state
ment;
Ira c. Calef. now living in the state
of Vermont, az one time resident OF
this city and founder of the business Of
Calef Brothers. on North Main street,
wishing 10 remember some Of the char.
ties OF this city, has forwarded to me
some Iowa school bonds 10 be delivered
to the treasurers OF said institutions
named below.
"All said gifts shall be kept as perma-
nent funds by said societies, the interest
or income only to be used as said bonds
mature and are paid, II is his advice
that said amount shall always be invest
ed in municipal bonds. He gives as be-
low
Homeopathic hospital of Rhode Island,
four 81 900 bonds.
First Uniyersalist society, two $1,000
bonds.
Providence Children's Friend society,
two 81 900 bonds.
Butler hospital two 81 ,oo0 bonds
Providence Lying.in hospital, one 81.
900 bond
Rhode Island hospital, two $1,000
bonds.
Home for Aged Women, one 1000
bond
Providence Shelter for Colorcd Chill.
iren, one 81 900 bond
"St. Elizabeth's home, one 81 900 bond.
"The treasurers of the above named in
'titutions can call at my Office and re-
'eive said bonds at their pleasure. | am
urther instructed TO add that my uncle |
las arranged If any of the above societies
prefer cash in the place of said bonds or
my OF them, that | am 10 give the said
ociety or societies the par value of said
'onds ii the treasurer or treasurers so
Prefer"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-07-08
MAY EXHUME BODY
FOR AN AUTOPSY
Mrs. Emma e. 0'Donnell, Who Was
Married in Brattleboro June 2s, Died
On Wedding Tour, Leaving Estate
Which is Estimated to Be
Nearly Half Million.

| Boston, July s.Acting for the heirs
OF Mrs Emma L. Boswick O'Donnell, the
bride of few hours, who died suddenly
while ON her wedding journey, Attorney
William r. Scharton filed petition with
District Attorney Pelletier yesterday
afternoon, asking that Mrs. O'Donnelfs =
body which is buried at Mt. Hope, be ex-
humed for the purpose of performing an
autopsy.
Mrs. O'Donnell Is said to have a for
tune of s5o0.oe0. She died on the train
near Utica, n. Y, while on her bridal
trip, which was scheduled to end at San
Francisco.
Attorney scharton acts for George
Otte of Greenwich, Conn, brother Of
Mrs. O'Donnell; Emma J. Martin,
niece, and Adelaide and Edwin Otte, chill
dren of Mrs. William Otte
Mrs O'Donnell was married in Brat
tleboro, Vt, Wednesday, June % She
herited fortune estimated to be be-
tween 100000 and S50o000
She had been married twice before. Her
name prior to her last marriage, was
Bostwick
DR.. Louis P. O'Donnell. her husband,
has a large practice in Melrose, where
the beautiful estate of Mrs Bostwick is
located, He is twenty years younger
than the woman he married.
The marriage was performed by jus
tice of the peace and was witnessed by |
l party of ten friends who accompanied |
them from Boston.
On their return from Vermont, DR.. and |
Mrs. O'Donnell left for the West with
The intention of travelling through to
san Francisco.
Early the next morning Mrs. 0'Don-
lell died on the train as the train was
,assing through New York state. Her
,ody was removed at Utica.
Heart disease was responsible for Mrs.
death, according 10 the re-
,ort. Relatives of the bride refused at
he time to discuss the details. They
aid then they had not received full par
iculars about the case.
The funeral services were held Mon
ay. The body was buried at Mt. Hope.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-07-08
LEAVING cARRANZA STANDARD.
Many Soldiers Said to Be F1ocking to
Villa Side

Ell Paso, Texas July s.--El Paso rep.
resentatises of mining camps in southern
Chihuahua received reports last night
that the Carranza garrison of 200 men
at Santo Rosalia about 40 miles north Of
Jiminez, had renounced the de facto Mex.
lean government and taken the field in
support of Villa. The reports asserted
also that rumors were current in that
district following the defeat OF Carranza
forces at Corralitos and Jiminez that
numbers Of the poems of the Hidalgo and
Jiminez districts were focking to the
Villa standard. Other dispatches received
indicated that Villa himself may be d
recting the bandits operations.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-07-08
GERMAN SALIENT
WAS DRIVEN IN
BY THE BRITISH
Unimportant Success Was Gained Near
LaBoisselle, a Short Distance East
of Original German Line.

Berlin, via London, July s.To.day's
news from the western front throws lit
tie light on the fighting during the last
"a hours, but advances show that fighting
in the period Immediately preceding was
most intense at three points-at Thiep-
val, around Hem and in the region eight
miles south of the Somme river.
The only British success, and this was
declared unimportant, was the capture of
a salient of the German trenches east of
LaBoiselle, a short distance east of the
original German line. The capture of the
village OF Hem was accomplished by the
French only after three desperate at
tempts.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-07-08
TALK OF THE TOWN

At the Church of the Good Shepherd.
W. J. NJ. Beattie. rector. to morrow. serv-
ices will be held as follows; Holy com.
munion at 5 a. m. Confirmation service
at 1880. Evening prayer at : O'Clock
Rev G. y. Bliss will be the preacher a.
both services
Mrs. Kate Gallagher, who has been
visiting with her sister. Mrs. Lucy Cor
corsn Of Short street. for the rest month.
to her home in Burlington this
morning. She was accompanied by Nj
Helen kickhsm, who VIII visit with Bur
lington friends for several day@
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-07-08
BRITISH ATTACK
NOT KEEPING PACE
WITH FRENCH
British Are Opposed by the Flower of the
German Army, and Ammunition
Is Being Wasted Lavishly.

London July s.-The operations OF
the British army on the Somme front
between the rivers Ancre and Somme
are again impeded by unusually heavy
rains, according to the war office. During
the last few days, the British have cap
tured 20 guns and 81 machine guns. The
British army, however. continues to make
slow progress in the effort to bring the
front line between the Anere and Mon
tauban on a level with the French line
further south, the French having pushed
further ahead than their allies This
effort on the British paft has led to the
most furious fighting in which British
troops have been engaged. The flower
of the German army has been brought
forward to oppose them and ammuni-
tion Is being used lavishly'
According Ito reports from Holland
Belgium has been denuded of German
soldiers to meet the Anglo French often
sive. and the railway stations, even in
the larger towns, are guarded by older
reservists.
In London, the reports of the British
commander, Sir Douglas Haig. are eager
ly awaited, although the arrival of the
wounded tells the price that is being
paid for the advance.
notwithstanding the enormous call on
German reserves for the battle of Picar-
dv, the German crown prince has re-
sumed the offensive at Verdun, and yes
terdsy made further repeated attacks
near Thiaumont.
In the east. things are moving more
rapidly, the Russians making progress in
drives against railway functions at Della
tyn in Galieis. at Kovel in Volhynis, and
st Bsranovichi, north of the Pripet
marshes The capture Of prisoners con
tinues, and. according 10 the Russian es-
Inmates. the total for the months fight |
ing is not far from $4,000.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-07-08
SERVE WITHOUT PAY.
Vermont Legislators To Be Asked To Be
Patriotic.

Rutland, July s. Representative
George L. Chalmers of this city, who is
candidate for state senator at the
coming election, has started a move
ment to have the Vermont legislator
show their patriotism by serving with
out compensation if they are called to-
gether at special session to vote pay
to the National Guardsmen He has sent
out letter to every member of the 1914
assembly with reply card. He suggests
that senators and representatives serve
without expense to the state. except ae-
tual mileage allowance
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-07-08
AUTO AND TEAM CoLLIDED.
Four in Latter Vehicle Thrown Out, But
Not Hurt: Horse Got Broken Leg.

An automobile driven by A. B. Mel.
son of Cabot and team driven by D. T.
Perkins of Calais, collided. head-on, on
Main street in Montpelier this forenoon,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Perkins and two chill
dren were thrown out but not injured
seriously Their horse sustained broken
leg and had to be shot.
There was a disagreement among the
spectators as to the blame for the coli
1ision Mr.. Nelson, who was driving
Buick vehicle, was proceeding up the
street in the vicinity of Mayor Bout
wells house when he met the team.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-07-08
ANOTHER MEXICAN CLASH.
Expected as Carranza Troops are Com
ing in On Bandits.

Chihuahua City, Mex, July s.--Carran.
"a forces, better organized and more
completely equipped than any other
units of the de facto government troops,
are closing in on the bandits of southern
Chihuahua and northern Durango, intent
on wiping them out
Jiminez, which the Villa forces cap
tured after defeating an inferior force
and killing General Ignacio Ramos. has
been occupied again by government
troops. The bandits are fleeing through
the valley of the River Florida
Refugees who left Jiminez before the
Villa forces were near the city were
responsible for the story that Pancho
Villa commanded the bandits. Nothing
definite regarding his presence has been
received here.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-07-08
FATAL INJURY AT E. GRANVILLE.
Pearl Lemery Struck by Rock in Tale
Mine

Randolph, July s.---Pearl Lemery died
at the Randolph sanatorium yesterday as
the result of an injury which he sus-
tanned the day before while working in
the tale mine at East Granville, He
stepped into an excavation, which. was
to be built for a tunnel, when large
block came down and crushed one leg in
a frightful manner He was brought
here the same afternoon, with the hope
that the blood flow might be quenched
but it was impossible to do this.
The young man was about rs years
old and was quite well known here where
he had frequently come to do business
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-07-08
SEVERAL HUNDRED
GERMANS CAPTURED
British Captured Salient in
German Trenches East of
La Boisselle, but the Ad-
vance Was Declared to Be
Not Important = French
Are in Hem

Paris, July s.-The French made fur
ther advance last night on the Somme
front in the vicinity of the Belloy.en-
Santerre and Estress, the war office an
nounced to-day. The gains as whole in
this sector were not large, the operations
being hindered by bad weather. Several
hundred Germans were captured.
On the Verdun front there were violent
artillery engagements, particularly in
the districts of hill 304 and Esnes and
SauviIle.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-07-08
TWO VILLAGES
ARE CAPTURED
BY THE RUSSIANS
Germans Who Were Thrown Back Fri-
day, Were Next Forced to Give Up
Position and Many Men.

Petrograd, July 7, via London, June s.
The Russian advance in the Czartorysk
region, in which the attacking Germans
were thrown back yesterday has been
pushed further. The war Office tonight
announced the capture of the villages OF
Dolzycz and Gruziatyan. The number OF
German and Austrian prisoners continues
to increase
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-07-08
FOUND LA ROCK NOT
GUILTY BY REA-
SON OF INSANITY
Jury in Windsor County Court Returned
Such Verdict Against Bethel Man,
Charged with Murder.

Bethel, July s.--The Jury in Windsor
county court at Woodstock yesterday
brought in verdict OF the LaRock muir
der case of mot guilty by reason of in.
sanity" 1t is understood that the court
will resume the case next Wednesday
when the respondent, Peter LaRock Of
this place, will probably be ordered con-
fined at the state hospital or some other
place for treatment LaRock was ac
eused OF the murder OF Elmer Washburn
at Bethel.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-07-08
GRANITEvILLE.
Mrs. Mary Sheridan Died This Morning
She Had a Fall Tuesday.

| Mrs. Mary Sheridan died at her home
this morning at $3.50 O'Clock after a short
illness. Just week ago Mrs Sheridan
complained OF feeling i'll and on Tuesday
morning. after rising, being slightly
dizzy, fell, striking her head on a win
dow sill, which resulted in concussion
of the brain. Tuesday noon she fell into
q stupor, from which she never recor-
cred consciousness.
Mary keenan, was born in st. Agathe,
P. O., so years ago, the 10Th of June. She
was married in Lancaster, n. H., to Will
liam Sheridan From that place they
came to Graniteville 25 years ago. Four
children were born to them--Mrs. Anna
Carey of Burlington, John, James and
Theresa Sheridan, who live here. Be
sides her children, she is survived by
two brothers, Frank Keenan, of st,
Agathe, p G., and Barney Keenan, of
Berlin, n. H., and by one sister, Mrs.
James Ford of Montpelier; also by sew
en- grandchildren.
Mrs. Sheridan was charitable woman
and good church member, greatly de-
voted to her home and children and
faithful companion to her husband until
his death. which occurred nine years
ago. Despite her years, she always took
an active part in the household duties
until she was taken sick.
The funeral will be held at St Sylves-
ter's Catholic church at o'clock Tues
day morning.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-07-08
WEBSTERvILLE.

St John the Baptist Episcopal Church,
Websterville-W. J. NJ. Besttie. rector
Evening prayer and sermon by the bish-
op at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
Children's concert in the vestry Monday
evening at o'clock.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-07-08

Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Murray and chill
dren have returned from motor trip
to Springfield, Mass.
Mrs. William Mckee and family have
gone to Kinnears Mills, P. O., to make
an extended stay
Miss Annie Sheridan Of Barre is visit
ing relatives here.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-07-08

Continued On second Pag4 zAl.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-13
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been permitted 70 -czz about the
streets "a the yabl5rss dog tor nznv
year.. unnoiesse1 and rn1olestiag.
aaa1dsng his crr zEzfrs. ksepizg ont
Of scraps. not barring AZ teams
simply living 2 dogs life and life
al ease. peace and co1tsz-ze1t
Hzrr.gan has special prsTilezes. and
does not eyea have 20 De licensed he
Ia perfectly at home IN the police
station. where be goes At night when
IL fs TOO cold for him TO sleep out On
the streets. and he is Just A. wel-
come at the Union club. where the
town officials meet TO play checkers
and cards.
When he gets hungry be knows
where TO find plenty to eat, and By
his peacezbie disposition he knows
susf how 70 wait patiently until he
is fed. No one kicks him or throws
stones at him. Everybody pats him
and speaks 10 him and ca.ss him
"Harrfgan," and he stro1ls about
each day over his usual haunts-be-
tween Main street and Steam boat
wharf-seldom venturing elsewhere,
and seldom travelling faster than a
walk.
Harrigan IL the public's dog
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-13
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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-13

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hax ia historic Prints ana s>snes
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i>rz5pgtgn Green are Eflli standing
and are stlil fine residences The
white house seen IN the picture IL
the Harrington homestead a. the door
Ysy 81 which John harrington, who
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-13
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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-13

rim nszn1sd the Er5tisn 70 fire OF the
sssemb5s1 rebels" expired at the
feet Ut his wife,
The Rad from BSs.on TO Lexington
IL oysr the original route OF Paul Re
yers,s ride through every Middle
ser Village and farm" and from all
Parts NJ the country come tourists
who react in their minds the stirring
scenes Of revolutionary times az they
2i1ss over perfsc: roads az speed and
comfort never even dreamed Of In
those early days Of our country's his
tory.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-13

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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-12-13
ST n SA ITO n
IN CONNECTION
WITH SUICIDE
CAL STEWART ONE OF THE
MOST PROMINENT MEN IN
LOVE COUNTY is UNDER sUs-
PIcioN AND WARRANT ISSUED.

Today warrant for the arrest of
Cal Stewart, one of the most promi-
nent citizens of Love county was
sworn out at Marietta by the county
attorney of Love county and placed
in the hands of the sheriff who went
Immediately to the home of the ac-
cused near Envlle to make the ar
rest.
The warrant was issued after the
county attorney and the county judge
had made an investigation into the
death of Mrs. Stewart whom it was
alleged committed suicide Monday
night by shooting herself with a
pistol
1t is alleged that there are several
suspicious circumstances connected
with the demise OF Mrs. Stewart and
the county officials at Marietta are
determined TO make an exhaustive in
vestigation.
The prominence of the family adds
interest to the case in this section.
Mr.. Stewart is an extensive land own
er and at one time owned much valu-
able Main street property in this
city.
Opinion is divided upon the subject
but the friends Of the family firmly
believe that the theory of suicide
will be born out by the facts in the
case when they become known.
Excitement at Marietta near where
the accused party lives is at fever
heat and the citizens are anxiously
awaiting the facts from the inyesti-
cation.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-12-13
DEM0NSTRA-
T|ONFARMNEAR
D0RN|CK HILLS
!. NJ. PUTNAM HAS SET ASIDE 40
ACRES AND THIS WILL BE
WORKED UNDER THE SUPER
VISION OF COUNTY AGENT.

What will be probably the largest
individual farm demonstration acre
age in the state was inaugurated
yesterday when Carl Russell swapped
driving his Maxwell to getting be-
tween the plow handles and starting
the work off by doing more than an
hours plowing.
I. VI. Putnam. general manager of
the Ardmore Traction company has
set aside forty acres for demonstra-
ton work and will provide a man who
will work under the direction Of
County Agent Russell during the en-
tire year.
The farm is located near the Dor
nick Hills Country Club and it is
expected will be an object of interest
throughout the year.
The county agent after the land
IS prepared will then lay out the
acres for their various crops he ex-
poets to develop Nothing but pure
bred seed will be used and the entire
operations will be along the lines
laid down by the government for DEM
onstration work.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-12-13
VERM0NTER
THINKS WELL
Of OKLAHOMA
CAPITALIST WHO RECENTlTI
VISITED ARDMoRE HAD HIS
HOME PAPER REPRINT ARTICLE
FROM ARDMoREITE.

A. L. Denny of Mortified, Vermont,
banker and capitalist, who has eXten'
sive interests in this section of the
state, was a recent visitor, and while
here an article on the development of
the city appeared in the columns of
this paper which so much impressed
him that he has had it reproduced in
his home paper, the Mortified News.
The article developed the fact that
Mr.. Denny was alive to the progress
of Ardmore and he is evidently well
satisfied with his investments here.
The article is as follows:
"'Will Ardmore grow?' Well that
is a question that will have to be set
tied by individual observation, but for
the benefit Of the skeptical, just a few
OF the projects that are still contem-
plated and likely to ne closed within
the next few days are the following.
which shows that people who have
money TO invest seem to think Ard
more a pretty good place to invest in
and are getting ready TO put their
plans into execution.
First, there is the Sharp hotel
proposition. Originally. this was to
have been a s15O.OOO deal, but when
Mr.. Sharp took in the local situation.
and saw the possibilities Of the city,
he decided to raise the bid just $4,000
which will give Ardmore a 100000
hotel. This building will be under
construction within thirty days, as
the plans are already being drawn
and Mr.. Sharp is on the ground today
securing additional data for the archi-
.tects to work by.
The matter Of the biz office building
at the corner OF Main and \ streets
has been discussed prp and con for
some time. Mr.. Simpson, who will
bui,d the structure. is non -committai.
but II was learned this morning that
a leak had occurred in his news ser
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-12-13
OFFERS PEACE TO BELGIUM
Germany Said to Have Offered Bel
aium Separate Peace.

London, Dec. 13.-The Daily Tele-
graph prints the following today:
I'VE have received information
from an unimpeachable source that
the central powers recently offered
peace to Belgium on the following
terms: The Belgians are invited to
accept immediate peace. In return
for this their country will be restored
to them, its independence guaranteed
and financial assistance given for its
economic rehabilitation In the
cSfnt of these terms being refused,
tho iutimation has been. given Bel
GUM that her very existance, her
monuments. her public buildings and
even her towns are threatened"