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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-22

ond empire rise and crumble. the
commune flare briefly and the re-
public Of today rise on its ashes;
ne saw the black pinions OF tho
Prussian eagle stamped on The flag
OF the new German empire-iater 10
tower threateningly over Austria it,
self he saw the papacy shorn OF
its territorial demesne. while about
IA pickering family of petty princi-
palities was welded into united
Italy. he saw Spain. once the great
est Of colonial powers. lose the last
OF her dependencies in two oceans;
ne saw Japan opened 10 western
civilization. and later defeat the
spraying Colossus OF two contin-
ents he saw the most absolute de-
spotisms-R Russia. Turkey and Per
sia-cOncede representation 20 the
people. ne saw at distance the
United States cement its federation
with the blood of a great interne-
cine war. and he saw his own broth
er prove that monarchy could not
take new root on American soil.
In his own country ne faced in
ternal discussions and external ag-
gressions from the moment he came
10 the throne. BY the war OF 1859
with France and Sardinia. he was
forced 10 cede Lombardy 10 Italy;
10y force of arms and treaty he lost
the Duchy of Holstein 20 Prussia
and Venice 10 Italy; and by the re-
volt of Kossuth. the Hungarian
patriot. he barely escaped having
his dual empire cut in two.
Life One of Sorrows.
But in human interest his person
al sorrows Overshadowed all. One
after another they came upon him.
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which francis Joseph sent 20 King
Peter OF Serbia. denolncing the an
ti-Austrian propaganda in that
country and demanding prompt
punishment OF the assassins of
Archduke Ferdinand. was supposed 70
Is dictated by Francis Joseph him
self and IL was this document that
directly precipitated the war now
ravaging b -ope Five days later.
after Serbi4 'ad complied with all
the demand with the exception of
agreeing TO allow Austrian authori-
ties TO enter Serbia 10 stamp out the
alleged anti-Austrian conspiracies.
Francis Joseph declared war
In his manifesto of that date, July
IS, ne said:
The intrigues Of malevolent
opponent compel me i'm defense OF
the honor Of my monarchy and for
the protection of its dignity and the
security Of its possessions 10 grasp
the sword after long years of peace
The hope that Sernia would keep
its word has not been fulfilled: the
flames Of its hatred 'or myself and
my house has always blazed high
er.
I'm this solemn hour ! am fully
conscious OF the whole significance
of my resolve and my responsibility
before the Almighty. / have eXamin-
ed and weighed everything. and with
serene conscience set out on the path
that duty points"
Most Evcntfui Reign i'm History.
Aside from the great war Francis
Joseph's reign was one Of the most
eventful in history. From his rrn-
perial vantage point he saw the
Erench monarchN 20 down. the sec
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-22

there has been an active. authenti-
Gated reign that was longer. Tradi-
ton says a Pharoah ruled for 90
years and there is the more credible
instanLe OF Kameses II. SesOstris or
the Gre eks. whose reign is reputed
TO have covered 81 years. But in
recorded history there certainly has
been no reign Of equal duration 10
that OF Francis Joseph. Louis XIV.
Of France was nominally king for
y years lie actually occupied the
throne for little more than half a
century. 4 closer rival. and the only
one OF modern times. was Queen
Victoria. who reigned for 81 years.
Kept Firm Grip ON Affairs.
The aged monarch although he
had suffered serious inrOads upon
his health for many years past. was
strong enough 10 keep a firm grip
on affairs OF state almost 10 the last.
There were repeated reports OF a
serious illness from a bronchial af-
lection. and frequently rumOrs OF
his death. which were proven un-
founded. when official announce
ments were made from Vienna.
Some OF the reports asserted that
his mind had become affected
through worry over the great war.
but the truth OF these rumors was
not admitted.
In November, 1915, on the Occa-
sion OF a visit of Emperor William
of Germany to Vienna. it was rum
ored that Francis Joseph was about
20 make possible move for a sep
arate peace. but owing to the strict
censorship in Austria there was no
confirmation OF such a report.
The ultimatum Of July %. 1914.
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REMOVAL ,,YrICE,

T. NJ Hoban has removed his law
office from jefferson Bldg. TO Rooms
4Q3-f04 Union Trust Bldg -Advt
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Mary Pickford, Lasaue, Friday.
AL seats I0c -AdVf
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-04-06
NORTH TROY.

Mrs. Minnie G. HagEerty. wife Of
Frank IiaEEcrty, died at her home on
Main street Saturday morning about
10 o'clock after a lingering Illness. The
funeral was held at the Congrcga
tional Church Monday afternoon, the
Rev. William Millar officiating. Burial
was i'm the family lot in the village
cemetery. she was 40 years of age and
was the last surviving member Of the
family of her father, the late Henderson
c. Wilson, a long time lawyer Of this
place. She is survived by the husband
and one son, Louis w. Harris, by p
former marriage. There is also one
niece. who was brought up as one Of
the children of that family. Mrs. L. q
Hadlock of Los Angeles, Cal.-Miss
Ruth f. Annis. one of the teachers in
the Brandon school. is at home for "a
weeks vaCation.-Mrs. Gertrude Butter
field is visiting her sister. Mrs Geo
Wilder. ut Newport.
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WASHINGTON COUNTY
MONTPELIER.

Miss Nellie Hayes native Of More
town, died early Thursday morning at
lleaton hospital after an illness of sew
eral months with throat trouble and COM
plications. She was a daughter of Mich
ael and Nancy Hayes and was about 80
years old. She resided in this city for
20 years, the last few with her brother
Daniel T.. Hayes. of Mckinley street
Other brothers are Cornelius of More
town, d. y. Hayes of Wilkesbarre. Pa,
and several sisters. Mrs. Edward Fisher
of Mddlebury Mrs. =. y. Gale of Ba-
tavia, y. y, and Miss Julia Hayes of
Montpelier The funeral was held Sat
urday morning from St. Augustine's
Church.
Damages OF sl5i.5S were awarded Mrs
Nina Lovely of Moretown from Fred A.
MILAN of Barre by the jury in Washing
ton county court Friday forenoon. The
case WAS given the jury Thursday after
noon, a verdict reached and sealed, to be
read in court Friday forenoon. Mrs
Lovely was an occupant Of a team which
was run into by an automobile driven by
the defendant. the accident occurring
near Montpelier Junction las. summer
The plaintiff, who claimed the automo-
sued for 5000
Funeral services for Mrs. Eugene f..
Dunton. whose death occurred from men
nights, We're held at one O'Clock Saturday
afternoon at her late home on Prospect
street, the Rev. William Shaw officiating
| Burial was in Green Mount cemetery
Mabelle Severance was born in Marsh
field, March II, 1880 the daughter of II. f.
n nh ho
with her parents to Montpelier when
child and attended the public schools here
and Montpelier Seminary. For 10 years
she served as registrar of probate under
Judge Carleton and Judge Martin, at the
time OF completing her duties having been
tho oldest registrar in point OF service in
the state She was married to Mr.. Dun
ton February 10, 1908, ana besides her
husband three children survive, Maxine
Nellie. aged six. Harriet Pansy. four
and Mary Jane, 10 DAYS; also her parents.
and one sister Mrs. William r.. Jones of
MoretoWn.
| Superintendent A. Stebbins of the
Montpelier & Wells River railroad has
been presented with demand by u COM
mttee representing the engineers, fire
men, conductors and trainmen for new
/ ""SN ''"'' HihhlfiF 10 utTEtflS IltScIlltu
by railroad employees throughout the
country They ask that eight hours con-
stitute days work and that they be
paid time and half for overtime.
: The assistant Judges have named Henry
T.. badger Middlesex Center farmer,
as license commissioner for Mddlesex, to
succeed Edgar Francis who resigned be-
/ cause of his inclgihillty.
| lhe death rate in Montpelier for the
hrst three months Of the year has been
unusually large, As persons having died.
- men ana 10 women. the remainder
peihs children. During the entire year of
| wa 'h'fe were only 1903 deaths. There
| nave been 30 births in January. February
| and March.
| George bedell OF Berlin street has pur-
."'Seu through the Vermont Real Estate
agency the George Davis farm in East
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-04-06
WESTFIELD.

Louis Bell and Miss Genge of St
bloomsbury came Tuesday to spend
week at the home of his father. w. D.
ISll.-Mrs II. d. Miller and Miss Laura
returned from Washington
Saturday.-Miss Chella Miller remains
with her aunt in Connecticut for a few
days.-Mr. and Mrs. Ernest G. Gilpin
and son Of Richford came Friday for "A
few days at the home of his father Judge
Gilpin.-The North Troy Schools began
Monday and all the students returned
but Miss Ethel Bailey, who began
teaching in the Mill District to complete
the year for Miss Chamberlain, resigned
Although the weather has been very
warm, but little sap has run. Most of
the makers want a snow storm. The
village schools begin next week.-Mr and
Mrs. Fremont Miller of Mansfield Conn.
come this week to live with their brother
y. j. Miller.-Mrs. c. H. Wiley and
children came from Bristol March -
To remain for the summer at the Far
man farm.-Guy Farman is also to re-
main there till the estate is closed
Sunday the preaching services will he
held in the morning.-Mrs Charles Gill
bert of North Troy was in town last
week and rented her house to Dr. II. c.
Flagg for the coming YEAR
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-04-06
LOWELL.

Edward Snider has bought joseph Tay-
lors farm and taken possessiun.-lI F..
Han, who has been spending the winter
in Clarksvile, Va, returned last week
and spent few days in town.--Mrs. VIII
liam liodSeman has sold her house to
sylvester England. Mrs. Hodgeman viii
make her home with her sister. Mrs
Milo Hines. for the present.--Roy Bra
hama is at home from Dartmouth for n
short VacatOn.-A. II. Coburn was call
ed TO Troy last week by the serious ILL
ness Of his aunt, Mrs. Edna Cross
Town Clerk A. T. Sweet reports that he
mas licensed l03 uogs.--Miss IVonne
Eenoit is teaching in Westfield, The
library trustees met Monday evening and
organized for the year with w. a. Blake
as chairman, r. \. Sinclair, secretary,
and Mrs II. H. Newton treasurer. The
trustees appointed Mrs. Ara Pope ibrari-
an In place Of Mrs. y. T.. WinGet, resign
ed. and the books will soon be transferred
to the home OF Mrs. Pope on Main street
Mrs. Almon Clark Of Cambridge came
Wednesday to Rpend a few weeks with
her parents, Ny, and Mrs. Francis
Jacques-News has been received of the
birth OF son, benjamin Tarman. Anrl
!, TO Mr. and Mrs. W. r.. Brown Of I.yn-
donville. Mrs, Brown will oe remembered
ns Miss Mabel Farman Of this town.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-04-06

homc.-Mrs. Blanche Spooner is taking
two weeks vacation from Williams N
Smiths ofiiCe.-A delegation of the busi-
ness men, with Captain Corey of Company
l., v y. e.. went to Montpelier Tuesday
in the interests of n state appropriation
for an armorH to he located here Harley
sawyer. teacher Of business course in
Passport, Me-, high school. is at home
There was a fair attendance ut the VII
iagc meeting held Friday night at school
hall. T.. G. Williams was elected modera-
tor Aaron II. Grout. clerk. G. r. Davis
was elected treasurer; Timothy IIinman,
collector of delinquent taxes; auditors, j.
II. Akin, Il. G. Camp. j. T.. McCarten;
ire wardens, H. II. Green, r. Il. skinner.
W. IL. Magoon; village trustees, c. L..
Richmond. Richard Hurst, G. Emery;
water commissioners. W. w Blodgett,
W. Il. proutY, -. W. Dwinell; park com
mssioncrs, Harry burgess and the Rev
II. T.. Rankin. Three hundred dollars was
voted in maintenance of district nurse.
1t was voted to give north end of Brady
lot for a state armory. should the state
decide to build one.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-04-06
NORTHFIELD.

The mean temperature for March. ac-
cording to the summary furnished by
w. A. Shaw, in charge of the local sta
ton of the United States weather bureau,
was 10 degrees, which is the lowest of
any March during the last W years and
seven degrees below the normal tempera =
ture for the month. The highest was 60
degrees on the 18th. and the lowest was
- degrees below zero on the 18th. The
greatest daily range was 80 degrees, on
the 2Gth, and the least daily range was
four degrees, on the Sth. The precipita-
ton Grain and melted snow amounted to
l,3l inches the normal precipitation for
the month being 20 inches. The pre-
valing wind was from the north, the
total movement SOC miles. the average
hourly velocity 6S miles. and the maxi
mum velocity 81 miles per hour. from the
mort Invest on the 18th, The month was
made up Of l3 clear. seven partly cloudy
and j cloudy days. Precipitation in
quantity sufficient to measure occurred
ON nine days and the total amount in
cluded % inches of snow. An aurora was
noted on the 18th. and solar hf,ios on the
6tn. 18th. 22nd, oath. 9TH, 18th and 9th.
The Rev Charles T.. Bingham Of Her
kimer n. Y. has accepted the call to be-
come pastor of the rniversalist Church
and as soon as possible will move to
Northneld and take up his work. 1t is
announced that he will have his study
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-04-06
ROCHESTER.

Mrs. G. NJ. Houston was called 70
Mortified Saturday by the serious illness
Of her mother--Glenn Blake from South
Royalton was in town Tuesday George
c. Church was at home from Bellows
Falls over Sunday.-F. +. Wilson has
gone to Toronto, Can, on a business trip
for the International Paper company
Mrs. Jennie Kerr and Miss Evelyn Austin
were in Telchville last week to attend
the funeral of n cousin. --Nelson Kirby
died at the home of his son, John Kirby,
April 3. aged so years.-NIr. and Mrs G.
]. Stockwell of Randolph are visiting at
the home Of his mother-Miss Marion
Wynne Of South Royalton is spending her
vacation at the home of her sister Mrs.
]. A. Cannon.-E. j. Eddy of Brattle-
boro is business visitor in town this
week.-Tuesday afternoon at the town
hall, under the auspices Of the Monday
club Miss Bessie NJ. Thayer of the home
economics department of the University
OF Vermont gave a lecture on The Value
OF Food Selection" and a demonstra ton
on the preparation OF "Seasonable Spring
Dishes"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-04-06
MIDDLESEX.

Donald Culey of St. Adams came
Saturday morning and stayed until Mon
day noon with his uncles, the Newhall
Brothers,-Miss Calista Newhall spent
last week in Montpelier with relatives
and friends. She returned Monday
morning.-The Ladies' Aid served new
sugar on snow Tuesday evening at the
Unitarian Church.-Moretown home tai
ent gave a concert in Holden hall
Tuesday evening.-The friends OF Orvis
Hills and sister, Miss Hazel, to the
number of II, from Montpelier came
down Sunday to enjoy new sugar on
snOw.-AIss Hazel Hills resumed her
school work at Montpelier high this week.
Schools throughout the town are ex-
pected to begin the spring term Monday,
April I'm. j. Herbert has been con-
fined to his bed for several days with
a lame hack.-Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Moui-
ton, who went n week ago to Washing
ton, ID. c., returned Saturday-There was
Episcopal Church on account OF the
conference at Montpelier. Lucy
Swift Of the University OF Vermont has
been spending the spring vacation with
her parents Mr.. and Mrs. Levi Swift
Mrs. Cora Morrison was called to her
homo in Waterbury Center the last of
last week by the feeble condition of her
father.--The Ladies' Home Circle meet
to-day
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-04-06
ORLEANS COUNTY
GREENSBORO.

i. l.. Harrison has resigned as mail
carer to East Craftsbury and William
Hardy is carrying the mail on the ruote
-Men Howard was Mt homo from Mont
nelior over sunday. Miss Alice Hancock
OF IlardWick spent the Weekend with
Mrs. Kate Goss. Robert Wiley Is work
ing for r. w. Gebbic.-- Misses Edla and
Edna Wiley are spending Il few weeks
with their grandmother in WaterVillc.-
The creamery paid for the first h.lf
Of March 40 cents for butter fat The
Selcctmen have made Il contract with
The 11ardwick Electric Light company
to light the streets of the two VILLAGES
Of the town for a term Of five years.
at an annual charge of 500 The work
of installation Is to he completed by the
middle Of May.-Mr rurdy of lIardwick
and James Bear of Detroit, Mich. are
at their cottage at the lake for n couple
of weeks.--'rday evening about 10
o'clock the barn on George HCllowoY'S
farm in Stannnrd was discovered ON
fire. starting apparently in watershed
near the door. Mr.. Holloway succeeded
in getting one horse ont through tho
barn floor. but the other two, l. cows
three ycarlings 100 hens, two sheep and
two pigs We're consumed with the build
mrs. As they We're some distance from
neighbors, before sufficient help arrived
the house caught from the barn aud was
destroyed with a portion of the contents.
The s. =. l. and the the Delta Alpha
classes OF the Presbyterian school
gathered at the home of the Rev. and
Mrs. Frances Collins Wednesday, Nilroh y
in honor of their daughter, Miss Ruth,
who is spending her spring vacation Mt
home. Miss Collins returned tn Mortified,
Mass. Tuesday. Dufur was at
home from Morrisville over Sunday
Mrs. Samuel Morse died March % The
funeral was held Thursday. Andrew liill
died Monday, March - at the are of y
years. The funeral was hcld March
20 at the home Of Mrs. y. T. Hi,
whore he has lived for several months
w. w. Goss, for many years promi-
ncnt citizen of the town, died Monday.
March ., at the age of II years and
seven months The funeral was held at
his late home "Wednesday, March -. Mr.
Goss was n deacon Of the CONGREGATIONAL
Church for many years, he was town
clerk for 20 years and represented this
town in the LEGISLATURE of ISIS For
many years he was a justice of the
peace He leaves beside his wife one
brother, j. \. GOSS Of this town, and
one brother in Barre. Charles Goss-
Mrs Nellie Simpson in starting to cross
the yard between her home and A. T.
Perrin's with a plant dish in her hand
slipped on the wet ground and fell in
such way that she cut her forehead
on the dish, severing an artery 1t was
nearly two hours before a doctor could
be secured and she was very weak from
loss of blood and the shock. Miss Maude
Lewis of East Iardwick spent the week.
end with Miss Ruth Collins
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-04-06
WINDSOR COUNTY
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION.

The citizens of Hartford through tho
White River Junction Board Of Trade.
gave a complimentary banquet to
Stoddard Bates. state highway commits
Sioncr hero on March % N,,t'pps
were held throughout tho forenoon and
afternoon i'm the Iroquois club rooms.
at which time the comm ssoner went
over the matters of road building.
citing plans for the ensuing year and
generally instructinE the several COM
missioners of the different townships
IN Windsor county in important de-
tails pertaining to their work Other
speakers Of importance during tho dav
sessions were Stewart Curricr ~
Barre, Myron Flanders of Tunbridre
and NJ. c. Noyes of Sharon, supervisor
for Windsor county. The meetings
were largely attended, representatives
from practically every township in the
county being present. At the close IF
the afternoon session the meeting ad-
journed for a short recess and at five
o'clock gathered again at the junction
House, where a fine banquet was served
to so people III the evening a smoke
talk was held in the rooms of tho
Iroquois club, with about - in at
tendance. Toastmaster David \. Ell
speakers were: Representative James
a. Stacey. Fred A. Carr of White River
Junction; Myron Flanders, supervisor
of Orange county of Tunbridge; Pro-
fessor II. j. Stannard of w. r. junction.
formerly of Barton, Major Russell Of
w r. Junction. Stewart Currier Of
Barre, supervisor for Windsor county:
James b Estee of Montpelier. of the
executive committee of the Vermont
State Fair association. and finally the
Hon. Stoddard Bates of Franklin.
state commissioner. The speakers
We're united in praise for their COM
missioner. Mr.. Bates. Toastmaster
Elliott closed with an appropriate
speech of thanks to the speakers, and
a cordial invitation to make White
River Junction the scene of the meet
ing in 1911.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-04-06
WATERBURY,.

The funeral OF Mrs. Emellne Cook
was held Monday afternoon. with burial
in the village cemetery. She was %
years Of age and Is survived by two chill
dren. Arthur Williams of Morrisville and
Miss Laura Brown OF this place. The
Rev. w. l. Boicourt officiated and the
bearers were F. w. Powers. +. E. Towne
Frank Rogers and William Devine-
Miss Alice Folsom has returned to the
home OF F.. c. Lamb after a rest at
her home in Waitsfield following an OPP
Grafton for appendicitis.-Miss Julia
Shipman is at the homo Of her parents
on Main street for the spring vacation
is with her father. Mr.. Clifford. and
with him attended the funeral Of an
aunt In Wolcott.
Carroll Swasey, who has been ill with
pneumonia, Is much improved. - Esther.
the young daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
S. C. Wheeler, is i'll with scarlet fever,
also Beatrice Hart. daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Burtram Hart-Ai Morse Is i'll.
George Frary Of Charlemont, Mass,
has been in town for few days and
called upon many OF his friends here.
Mr. Frary was formerly in business in
Waterbury and prominent In the work of
the Congregational Church.-The condi-
ton OF Judge Huntley remains about
the same.-W. f, Towne is improving
from his ilness.--J. L, Crossett remains
about the same
Mrs. Y. f. Atkins played the organ at
the Congregational Church Sunday
There was a good attendance at the new
sugar social given by the Ladies' Union
Tuesday evening.-The regular monthly
missionary meeting Of the Ladies' So
ciety OF the Congregational Church was
held yesterday with Mrs. Elizabeth Elliot.
The condition OF George Carleton re-
mains about the same. His daughter. Mrs.
F. C. Davis. is not well.-Irving Turner,
who has been quite i'll with complications
following scarlet fever, is able to sit up
for little each day.--Mrs NJ F.
Stranahan OF Bradford is in town and
with Miss Blanche. her daughter. who
comes later in the week. will go to the
home Of her daughter. Mrs. Arthur Lyon
Mrs. James Finnigan Is i'll with ap.
pendicitis.-John Fowler. who has been
much improved, Is not as well.--"The
Union Depot" will be given by local talent
in the opera house April 2S.--Mrs. +. L.
Atkins spent two days in Stowe this week
on business and the guest OF Mrs. c. F.
Eddy.-The condition of Judge Huntley
is more comfortable.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-04-06
WAITSFIELD.

George Annas OF Barre was in town
the past week.-Mr. and Mrs. c. J.
Greene and son, Clifton, have returned
after two weeks visit in Derry and
Hanover. n. H.-Mr. and Mrs. W. +.
Jones and Miss Ruth Jones are visiting
in Boston.-Mr. and Mrs r. ]. Gleason
celebrated the Goth anniversary OF their
marriage March 81, They were the re-
cipients Of many gifts, letters and cards
from friends. Their son. Herbert c.
Gleason Of Montpelier, spent the day
with them.-Miss Carrie Hubbard has
returned to Cambridge,-Mfss Marian
Neill is assisting in the w. f, Jones
store.-The Rev. c. NJ. Redstone and
family move this week to Johnson
where Mr.. Redstone will preach for the
coming year.