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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-10-16
SOUTH BREAKS
FOOD RECORD
by United Press)

New York, Oct. 16.-'The
south is breaking all records in
food production' states Charles
l.. Peck, president Of the national
emergency garden food commits
sion, III addressing the members
1.-THE conservation department Of
The Southern Commercial Con
sress today.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-10-16

Mr.. E. W. Woolard is home for the
day with his parents Mr.. and Mrs. j.
E Woolard. He is in the navy sta
toned at Wilmington, N. c.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-10-16
SAi.II.IIEI|S GREET
"PAIIoA'' 4 JOFFRE
(By W. j. Pegler.

W y. " ISI
american Field Headquarters,
III france, Oct. 16.-After a two
''" visit with the American
"oopS, and Marshal Joffre return
W TO his home, his paternity has
,'Sn enlarged by good many
'''lerlcan 'sons.''
rapa Joffre is not only papa
Tie pollus now, but American
''lllles claim him too.
while being hailed as the saw
h :" ol the Marne he is whole
h. ''edIy being greeted by Amer
lf.n soldiers as their patron
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-10-16
HAIC REPORTS
GUN FIRING,

London, Oct. 16.-Raids and ar
tillerying on all fronts is the ac-
tivity reported by General Haig
today.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-10-16

Washington, Oct. Ex-senator
LaFollette appeared before the
senate subcommittee, designated
to investigate his loyalty, and
peremtorily demanded that he be
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-10-16
Tobacco Market For Scotland Neck
An Assured Institution Next Yea
VlCT0RS PLAY
FOR SOLDIERS
(By UNITED PRESS)

New York, Oct. 16.-The White
Sox will play an exhibition base
ball game at Garden City, L. T.,
this afternoon for the soldiers of
the rainbow division, on a field
close to the camp.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-10-16
KERENSKY
REPORTED I'LL
(By UNITED PRESS)

Petrograd, Oct. 16.-Premier
Kerensky is confined to his grand
headquarters with an attack Of
influenza, according to dispatches
from the front.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-10-16

Mrs Ferd Harrison is hostess to the
Recreation Club this afternoon.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-29
u. V. M. MAN MARRIED.
w. e. Armstrong WEEDS Miss Maude
Darrah In Waterville.

Wallace E. Armstrong, U. v. NJ. 'l6.
now a lieutenant in the coast artillery, and
Miss Maude d. Darrah Of Watervi.;e were
married by the Rev. c. d. Pierce Of
Craftsbury at the home of the bride No
vember %. The couple have gone on
wedding trip to New York and will later
60 to Fortress Monroe. Va. where the
groom is stationed with his company
The wedding was attended by a large
number of friends and relatives. The best
man was Wesley T. Abel Of Randolph. a
classmate of the groom. and the brides
maid was Miss Maud Griffin of Burling-
ton. The maiIof honor was Miss Freda
Darrah. sister of the bride. The ribbon
carriers were the Misses Vera Fullington
and Chalotte Irish Of Hyde Park. Mrs.
Richard Silliman Of Burlington and Miss
Iva Z. Laraway of Waterville.
The house decorations were in a color
scheme Of green and gold. the university
colors. as were the flowers. The cere-
money took place beneath an arch Of
yellow chrysanthemums and spruce
boughs.
The brides gown was Of white ivory
satin combined with lace. She wore q
veil Of white tulle and carried a shower
bouquet of white roses. The veil was
trimmed with lilies of the valley. The
bridesmaid wore a silk net of peacock
blue, trimmed with gold, and carried red
roses. The maid of honor was gowned In
pink crepe de chine. and carried pink
roses.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-29
COURT CASES HEARD.
Recess until Monday Then Announced
by Judge F. l.. Fish.


by Judge F. l.. Fish.
The case Of George Smith VS.. Joseph
E. Almon ct al which concerns a note
signed by Mr.. and Mrs. Almon. is now
with the court for decision. The greater
part of yesterday forenoon was taken up
with this case in an endeavor to find
out whether or not the woman signed
the note as surety for her husband. Max
L. Powell appeared for the petitioner
and Rufus e. Brown for the defendant.
At the conclusion of hearings in a
couple Of divorce cases yesterday after
noon, Judge Frank L. Fish announced
recess of county court until Monday
morning at ten o'clock. The case Of
Jennie NJ. Bissonnette VS.. Ernest Bisson-
nette was decided by the court. giving
a bill of divorce to the petitioner on the
grounds of intolerable severity.
The divorce case of Nellie A. Cronk-
hite VS.. William ]. Cronkhite. which was
up for hearing yesterday. was not COM
pleted. as there Is another witness to be
heard. 1t is expected the case will be
finished Monday.
In the divorce petition of Virginia NJ.
Potvin VS.. Victor Potvin, Judge Fish on
Tuesday afternoon granted the petitioner
bill on the grounds Of wilful desertion.
The care and custody of the minor chill
dren were also decreed the petitioner.
The Peck will case may be taken up
Monday.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-29
FIVE NAVY RECRUITS.
Two Of Yesterday's Quintette Come
from Norwich University.

Yesterday was another busy day for
the officers and men at the local navy
recruiting station. Ave apprenticed sea-
men being added to the navy's roll be-
fore the doors of the office were closed
last night. two of the men being cadets
from Norwich University.
The new recruits are Gilbert J. Rock
of Qadyville. NJ Y, Haroid 8. George of
Stowe. Peter H. Gadbout of Schuyler
Falls. N. Y. and Warren ID. Hall of
Lawrence. Mass. and julius H. Pierce
of Bristol. Conn.,. the latter two con-
shutting Norwich's quota. All five
men were ordered to the training sta
ton at Newport. r. l., by Ensign Har-
ris. They departed last night.
The local officers expect a large num-
Der Of applicants to-day, on account
Of the day being a legal holiday, and
for this reason the recruiting ONCE will
remain open all day. From ~ until 8.
however, the sole occupant of the place
will be the ensign. all the other navy
men being out for dinner between these
kAsasS
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-29
EXCESS OF $4,000.
Vermont Passes 100000 Mark in Red
Cross War Fund Campaign.

Vermont Passes 100000 Mark In Red
Cross War Fund Campaign.
Vermont which announced $4,000 as
her figures in the Red Cross war fund
campaign which ended on June q, has far
which the State contributed was 500. obs. 26
That is a net gain of about $3.50 over the
original announcement. That fact Is a
yery pleasing feature In the aftermath
of the strenuous campaign.
The summary of the New England
States northeastern department Red
Cross) shows the standing of this State:
The total of assessments accepted by
the northeastern department was SO, 800, 900
divided as follows: Maine. $500. 1000; New
Hampshire, 100000; Vermont. $500, 600
Boston metropolitan chapter), $a.00s,OOO
Ma asa chusetts (outside of Boston Metro.
nolitan chapter). 100000 Rhode Island
$500. 900.
The total amount reported by the com.
r,ittee as subscribed at the close of the
ca mnaien ON June q was S7,S45, 3S3. O2, di.
vided as follows: Maine. S5S7, 600; New
Ham shire, $3.50. 1000; Vermont. $145, 900; Bos.
ton metropolitan chapter), $312S, ass. q
Massachusetts (outside of Boston Metro.
,,olitan chapter). sass. S5l. rs; Rhode Island
$S79.b76
The amounts SO reported were In each
case exceeded. as appears in the follow.
inc statement as Of November 9:
TotaI Observation-Disclosures. $3.50, 775.s3; New
uampshire. 1856. 0S9.s7; Vermont. $2OO, obs. 26
Roston metropolitan chapter). IS, 42S, 373. 10
massachusetts, (outside of Boston Metro.
noIitan chapter), $3.50. i16.6s; Rhode Island
sss2. sizes; grand total subscribed. 1885,
1865.
total cash collected-Maine. s6lS, S75. 60
New Hampshire. ss25.0Sl.l3; Vermont
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-29
APPLETREE FARMS.
What Energetic Young Owner Has
Accomplished in Two Years.

What Energetic Young Owner Has
Accomplished in Two Years.
Probably the youngest farm owner in
the county. IL not the State, is Urban A..
Woodbury., grandson of a former Cover
nor of the same name, and the energetic
proprietor of Appletree Farms located
near Appletree point. just outside the
North avenue car line limit.
The farms contain about 300 acres and
include part of the North Woods, !"
famous picnic grounds of years gone by.
The farms are bounded on the south by
Mrs. Sternbergh's summer place and on
the north by Starr Farm Beach. The
farms were acquired by young Woodbury.
about two and one-half years ago, and
at the time Of purchase had a farmhouse
and barn.
Now there are half dozen barns, all
modern in every way, two 100 ton silos,
a pond to cut ice and to furnish many
diversion for the pond is being we'll
stocked with trout. An electric arc
furnishes light over the pond for evening
sporting events. especially in winter
when skating parties make merry.
In the cattle barn. constructed in the
most modern manner Of concrete, there
are 43 head Of livestock quartered. Fifteen
Of the head are registered. The stalls
are Of the James type and are cork
bricked bottomed. Sanitary drinking at
tachments are placed at each stanchion.
The barn measures 100x36 feet and has
an ell attached which measures 60x40
feet used for the storage Of hay, etc. A
| modern creamery, 30x15, constructed OF
| concrete and steamftted. has electric
motor for separator. The horse barn con-
| tains nine head of magnificent horse
flesh, several being used for driving pur-
poses.
James system Of sanitation Is uti-
liked in the houses for the swine and with
! concrete floors a hose makes the best
conditions possible for prevention of dis
ease and filth. The hennery is also sys-
temized by the Cornell features and Is
| divided into two sections of 2x20 feet
each. Cornell strain single comb white
Leghorns are bred by two electric in
cubators and Mr.. Woodbury.. Two gaso-
line heated, portable brooders. complete
| the hennery.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-29
BELLOWS FREE ACADEMY.

School closed Wednesday for Thanks
giving recess. 1t will reopen Tuesday,
December 4.-The girls Of b. F. A. ara
putting In earnest practice for basketball.
There are fine outlooks for a strong team
as the team of last year IL reinforced by
experienced players. Miss Hanks IL the
coach.-Alton Irish. ~, who has been III
Is slowly improving. Mary Wheeler.
former teacher. was a recent visitor in
the grammar school-Kathleen Alfred,
10. spent the weekend In Burlingt ton
The Red Cross entertainment given at
b. F. A. was well attended and q good
sum for hAnAat waa raaliSod
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-29

$2oo, o152e; Boston metropolitan chapter).
S,4O1, 495.07; Massachusetts, (outside Bos
ton Metropolitan chapter), s2,2Ss. 7s5. II;
Rhode Island. 1856, 4S27s; grand total of
cash collected, $7.6s9. 1896.
Amounts still due pledges--Maine, $751;
o99.G; New Hampshire, $40. 0Os. "a; Vermont.
none; Boston metropolitan chapter), $685.
7S109; Massachusetts, (outside Boston
Metropolitan chapter), s141, 331.5S; Rhode
Island. $27,3S3.5O; grand total of amounts
still due on pledges, SIG, 7O1.63.
The expenses of the central committee,
which were incurred largely for the benefit
of the whole northeastern district. were
$33. 3d. or less than half of per cent.
on the total amount of cash collected.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-29
GRANGE ELECTS OFFICERS.

The members of Champlain Valley
Grange held their annual election In
their hall. Saturday evening with q
large attendance present The officers
elected for the ensuing term are as fol-
lows: Master. w. w. Aldrich: Overser,
W.. H. Topper; lecturer. Mrs. Lincoln
Merrihew; steward. A. r. White; as
istant steward. Mrs. Ralph Jones; chap
lain, the Rev., C. Il. Hayward; treas
urer. NJ. +. Failey; secretary. Mrs. l..
Fl. Burbo; gatekeeper. Harvey Merri-
hew; Ceres, Mrs. w. w. Aldrich; Pomona.
Mrs. NJ +. Failey; Flora. Mrs. Joseph
st. Peter; lady assistant steward. Mrs.
Lillian Zottman; executive committee,
C. X. Isham. L. Clewley and H. ID. Dan.
brooke.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-29
CATHEDRAL WEDDING.

The marriage of j. Henry Fitxsimonds.
son of Mr.. and Mrs. George Fitzsimonds
Of Underhill. and Miss Agnes NJ. O'Keefe.
was solemnixed at 7:30 o'clock this
morning at St. Mary's Cathedral. in the
presence of a group Of relatives and
friends. The Rev. Joseph f. ellis per-
formed the ceremony. The bride was at
tended by her sister. Miss Katherine
O'Keefe, and the groom by his brother.
William Fitzsimonds Of Underhill Tho
bride wore a travelling suit of taupe and
black picture hat and her sister tan
suit and a black hat. Following the cere-
mony Mr.. and Mrs. Fitzsimonds left for
wedding trip to New York and other
points. They will be at home In this city
after December 10.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-29
BUSY, WORKED
Men AND WOMEN

VIII ind that the sarsaparilla, pepsirr,
nux and iron treatment comprised In
Hoods sarsaparlla and Peptiron will give
brain and nerve force. relieve the nervous
strain incident to too much to do in
too little time," characteristic of life to-
day.
These blood and nerve medicines seem
to lift the nervous and overworked into
new life, enabling them to accomplish
easily the things that have fretted them
and have seemed to bring them to a
standstill.
Hoods Sarsaparilla and Peptiron are
very effectively supplemented by Hood 9
Pills, in cases where a laxative Is needed.
These three preparations are all sold by
your druggist. Get them to day. (Adv).
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-29
WILD CATTLE IN v VERMONT.

Hunters in that section of Vermont
timber land known as Chateaugay. lying
around Barnard and vicinity, became
greatly interested during the season in
herd of wild" cattle owned by Mr..
Billings of Woodstock. The herd numbers
40 high grade Herefords and are from
Texas ranch. They were brought to Yer.
mont last spring and turned out ia
pasture. They seemed to take to their new
environment excellently. so we'll in fact
that 1t was not long before 1t was i'm.
possible for man on foot to get any.
where near them. This fall the huntera
say these cattele are as wild actually az
deer and will run the moment they sight
a man. Recently the owner sent an ex.
pert horseman from Woodstock who sue.
ceeded in getting five and driving them
back to Woodstock. The next day, how.
ever. they had escaped again to the woods.
1t is question whether or not 1t will b
possible to herd these cattle into the barna
this winter, or whether they will have t.
winter in the woods. like moose.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-29
COMMUNITY CHORUS FLANNEL

COMMUNITY CHORUS PLANNED.
Plans for a community chorus in Rut-
land are taking shape. A chorus gathered
without regard to race, creed. class or
even ability. but to promote through the
medium Of singing old familiar songs. a
friendly and sociable community spirit. is
to be formed with c. H. v. Coan. SUPER
visor Of music in the public schools. TAX
ing the first steps.
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FOURTH TO ENLIST

Alexander Francis Poisson of Brattle.
boro. who enlisted in the navy this week,
is the fourth boy of the family to offer
himself for service. his three brothers
having enlisted in the service since thu
declaration Of war.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-29
RUTLAND PASTOR CALLED.

The Rev. c. NJ. Seamans Of Rutland.
who has been pastor of the Advent Chris.
tian Church there for little more than a
year. has received unanimous call to the
pastorate of the Boston Advent Christiau
Church.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-29
DUNCAN GOES BACK TO ASYLUM.

George c. Duncan, who has been in
Rutland county Jail since hearing to
determine his sanity. and consequent
eligibility for release from the State hos
pital, has been returned to Waterbury.
The status of Duncan remains the same
as 1t was before the hearing, after which
1t was decided that, although sane. he
would be a menace to the public safety
II at large. This was because of a prob
ability of a recurrence Of the mental
condition in which he shot his wife. should
sufficient irritation, occur.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-29
TO ORGANIZE CHILDREN.

Miss Lena c. Ross Of Rutland. for many
years identified with the child welfare
work Of Vermont. has been appointed
president of the Childrens Patriotic
League Of America for the State by Gov
ernor H. F. Graham. honorary State presi-
dent Of hte league. The appointment of
the other State officers is under way and
when the board has been completed plans
will be matured and carried out for the
organization of Vermont by counties, dis
tricts. cities and towns to enlist the chill
dren in the league. The Children's
Patriotic League of America is a national
organization Of American children found
ed by Miss Lillian Bell. who originated
the Christmas ship plan In 1914, when T.
900 gifts were sent to the orphans of
Europe, and she Is its president. Madame
Sarah Bernhard is its fairy godmother.
having accepted that position at the time
Of the organization in which she parti-
cipated. Any child in America may be-
come a member Of the league by the pur-
chase of a handsome enameled pin costing
% cents. After the pins are bought and the
boys and girls are members they will be
asked to collect waste paper. scrap iron,
leather tinfoil, rubber glass and house
hold rags. sell them to junk companies
formed by the older boys of the league
who will sort, bale and resell them to the
proper agencies whose names will be sent
out from national headquarters. Children
will be asked to raise everything they can
in the way Of food. to raise poultry,
squads. Belgian hares. lambs, calves and
pigs. Thus they will earn money to load
another ship to be called the children's
relief ship which will carry food and CLOTH
ing to the orphans of the allies. In order
to interest the children system OF
premiums and orders Of merit is being
worked out. which is to be announced
later.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-29

Use tho classified whom the cook gives
notice"-and have her successor ready for
duty!
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-29
Third + lOOr
VERMONT NOTES
November so, 1917

WIN FIRST LIEUTENANCIEs.
DIR. Windsor d. Bowen of Saxton.
River. Dr. Albion A. Cross of Williams.
toxin and DR.. 8. L. Goodrich of Water
bury, have been given commissions as first
lieutenants in the officers reserve CORDS,
The announcement Of the awarding com.
missions comes from Washington. D. c.,
and the officers will be classed under thu
eastern war departments head.
A SUCCESSFUL GARDNER AT 90.
The Boston Herald and Journal Of re.
cent date carried the following account
Of the life Of 92-year-old Oliver r. v,
Hadwen. probably the oldest resident OF
Springfield: "Only for sciatica, Mr..
Hadwen would be one of the busiest in-
habitants of that little town, and even
with that to hamper him, he succeeded in
raising a splendid garden last summer
that excited the envy of his neighbors. He
was born in Dandy March %, 1925. and
was the youngest of II children Of Barney
and Mercy Hadwen, nine of whom lived
to be more than so years old. Three Of
the family, besides Mr.. Hadwen. lived to
be more, than 80 years Of age. attaining
the ages Of 80, So and 81 Mr.. Hadwen has
been farmer all his life and has never
used liquor or tobacco Last summer he
cared for a large garden, which he kept
scrupulously clear Of weeds. Because Of
his sciatica, he uses a cane when he
walks; but apart from that he feels that
he would be able to cut and pile cord
OF wood in day now, for his arms and
shoulder muscles are apparently as strong
as ever. His grandfather came to this
country at the age of p and settled In
Newport. r. L.. in 1743. The family
genealogical record shows that since 1900
all Its members have been of the Society
Of Friends"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-29

Use classified I'D when you have
something TO say to me-hunters.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-29

of the petitionee was Minnie A. Cushing,
her home at the time Of her marriage
being In Underhill. Mr.. Thomas. In his
petition to the court, states that he and
the petitionee were married in Cambridge
on January 81, 1900. The marriage was
performed by the Rev. Edwin Wheelock,
and after the nuptial knot was tied they
lived in this city from February, 1909, until
February. 1917. Infidelity is alleged and
Mr.. Thomas also states that his wife is
now in parts unknown.
The Vermont State Chapter, American
Red Cross. will be enriched by the sum
Of approximately 500. the net proceeds
Of the dancing party given at the ball
room of the Hotel Vermont Friday night
by the local telephone girls. About 200
tickets at 500 each were disposed Of
Through the courtesy Of the Second Cav
airy band from Fort Ethan Allen, the
committee In charge received their musi-
| cal program entirely free. The band,
led by Bandmaster Dapp. furnished a
program of excellence and several en-.
cores were In order Jazz music was an
added feature and made a hit with an
The committee in charge consisted 6f
Miss Lucille Thomas. Miss Madeline
Seth and Miss Hazel Underhill and the
operators in general.
quiet wedding took place at the
Cathedral OF the Immaculate Conception
Monday morning. when Benjamin Fran
els Lewis and Julia Veronica Monahan
were married by the Rev. j. r. ellis.
The bride was attended by her sister,
Miss Margaret Monahan of New York
city, and the best man was James ].
Fleming of Worcester. Mass. A break
fast was served to the bridal party at
the New Sherwood, and reception was
held In the evening to the immediate
friends at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
b. B. Gainey OF Maple street. The couple
were the recipients of many beautiful
and useful gifts. among them being an
electric reading lamp from the employees
OF the Hotel Vermont. where the bride
has been employed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-29

H. s. Howard by the telephone girls. as
the net proceeds OF their dance held re-
Gently for the Red Cross benefit. The girls
asked that the money be used for army
relief work, and Mr.. Howard will turn It
over to the local branch for that purpose.
Miss Constance Wheeler. daughter Of
DR.. J. B. Wheeler of this city. left
Sunday for New York city. at the call
of the American Red Cross. Miss Wheeler
expects to leave In the near future for
France, where she will serve for six
months in the canteen, service OF the Red
Cross.
A. William Butter Of this city, who
passed an examination during the sum-
Tner for the position of assistant pay
master in the navy. and is now stationed
In New York city. has received word of
his appointment as a lieutenant. junior
grade The appointment dates back to
July /.
The marriage of William Barber Of
Montgomery Center and Mrs. Jennie
Flanagan took place last evening at seven
o'clock at the home of Mrs. Flanagan 8
daugter. Mrs. Thomas Dilloway. at 21O st.
Paul street. the Rev James 8. Braker
of1ciating. Mr. and Mrs. Barber are to
live In Montgomery Center.
Gov. Horace F. Graham has been en-
gagged to deliver the address at the
memorial day service OF Burlington
Lodge. No. 916. d. p. o. E.. to be held
at The Strong theatre Sunday afternoon,
December O. The observance Of the day
this year will be more than ever along
patriotic lines
Mrs. Caroline Macrae received Tues
day a telegram from her son, Charles
f. Macrae. saying that he had been COM
missioned first lieutenant of infantry
after three months training at Fort
Sheridan. lieutenant Macrae Is ex-
pected to come to Burlington early next
week to visit his mother.