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The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-10
TRIED ID BLOW
 UP BIG PLANT

Oakland, April g - Secret GerN vice agents frustrated an attempt to destroy the Union Iron Works here this morning.
 The secret agents found two hundred pounds of dynamite in two places in the plant which were at tached 70 time clocks, and all Waa in readiness to set off the explos- ives.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-10

Fl Paso, April 1O-From reports received from various points along the Mexican bcrder the situation this morning looks very menacing.
 It is reported that General Villa in command of a large force of Mexican rebels which has been greatly augmented by large num-
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-10
ANERICAN LINER STRIKES MINE
 BUT SUCCEEDS IN MAKING PORT

ing here early this morning.
 The ship hit the mine head ons and tremendous hole was torn iR the prov of the ship but tha bulk head construction kept her Rfloat, aud while the shock of the a1plc4 ing mine made the ship shiVer from stem to stern, no lives were lost.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-10
Amateur Stations
 To Close At Once

Seattle, April 9-Commandant COontz this morning in compliance with all order received from Wash @ng-On ordered all amateur radio stations in the State of Washington and Alaska Territory closed at once.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-10
CLAIM RED CROSS
 BANDAGES POISONED

Philadelphia, April 10 - Albert Staub, the Red Cross inspector here, declares spies poisoned Red Cross bandages fer shipment to the AL lies.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-10

Washington. April 1O-The State Department received advice this morning from Liverpool in which the information ts given that the American Liner New York had struck @ mine off the coast from Liverpool last night, but while she was severely damaged, the ship was able to steam Into this port, reach
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-10
MEX. BORDER SITUATION AGAIN
 ASSUMES TROUBLESOME ASPECT

bers of German refugees from the United States are headed towards the American border, and word reached here that Presidnet Car ranza has issued orders to coneen- trate a strong force of government troops in an effort to cut him orr from reaching the American ponder.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-10
L. $. NAVY LOOKS
 FOR SUBMARINES

Washington, April 10 - The na- " deuartment has ordered a search aicng the Long Island sound coast following the Tumor that two strange submarines were seen in that vicinity.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-10
Fish Boats Will
 Patrol The Coast

Seattle, April 9-Four hundred Alaska and Puget Sound fishing boats have rendered their services TO the government to be used as patrol boats to watch the coast where it would be impossible for g. large ship to operate.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-10
BRITISH WOMEN TO
 GET FRANCHISE

London, April 10-Tha franchise was assured the British women by the house of commons Wednesday.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-10

Rio aJneiro, April 1O-It waS stated here in official circles late last night that from the repor's thus far received giving the details cf the sinking of the Parana, ths indica ions are such that nothing can prevent a rupture in the di- pdomatic relations between this country and Germany.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-10
BRITISH ARMS RUSH GERMANS
 BACK OVER F MILE FRONT

trenches. the advance was very rapid and in the retreat six thos- and soldiers and 119 German of ficers were taken prisoners. This figure was given out before the number captured had all been counted, and it is known that there will be a number more reported.
 Typewriting neatly and accurate ly done. Phone 49, Ralph NJ. Ped ersen, CT leave copy at Pedersen Pros store. 4-9-6t.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-10

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BRAZIL BREAKS RELATIONS WITH
 GERMANY OVER PARMA INCIDENT

sinking of the Brazilian staamEhiH Parana was an overt and warlike act.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-10

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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-09-15
GIVE SOLDIER BOYS GOOD
SEND OFF

West Feliciana's FIRST quota of five
per cent for The national army left
ST Fraucisyile for Camp Pike Sunday
might Those going were. J. NJ, Dampf,
NJ ". Muuson. Tony sansoni and
George Hammond Prior 30 their de-
parturc. these boys and their alter.
mates. John 4. Leet, Albert Wilcox and
Linden McCrory. were given supper
at the Meyer Hotel by their friends
and each was presented IA Bible con
forming 10 his faith
Judge Lasrason and pr Brooks
made short talks to the beys in which
they stressed the important part they
are 20 play In the great crisis nad
urging them 90 strive 10 uphold the
reputation Of West Foliclana The de-.
parting soldier boys were recipients Of
several useful gifts from their admir-.
ing friends
Fully three hundred people gathered
at the station to tell the boys good bye
and wheu the train pulled out their
cheers could be- heard for blocks
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-09-15

The newspapers Of this section all
made some notice Of Felictana Lodges
centenary, bn, as the following from
the Hammond Vndicator contained
direct message to the Masonic brother
hood. we reproduce IL "Fellciana
Ledge No 81. Free aud accepted
Masonx. Of 81 Ffanclsyille. celebrated
It's centennial anniversary on the 9Th
II August. The True Democrat says
The occasion vas a gala day not Gully
for the Maaons Themselves but for the
people In general AlI the nearby
lodges were represented Sorry We
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-09-15

Alice Brady will be featured In The
Dancers Peril al the Pastlme Theatef
tonight friday So as TO be absolute.
Is perft Ct In h,r rnlo. she took ninety
one dancing lessons before starting
work la the dance ses les Of THE
Ia lcers Perl.' Aiaxia KosloiI, Who
appears with Alice BRADY In the dance
scenes Of The Dancers Peril, Is a
member Of the Imucrial Russian Ballet
lie Ia one Of the most accomplished
iaaeers In the world. but this IL the
frst time Be has ever appeared IN
pictures.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-09-15

Roht Lewis left Monday for New
Haven. Conn. TO matrtCulate at Yale
ue WAS accompanied as far as New
York by his grandmother, Mrs. Apple,
gate. aud his mother Mrs II. e. Lewis
Misses Mel Leake. Fannie Ard. Lille
Tooraeu. Eta and Hazel Vaughan Of
St FraucisyiIle. aud Miss Eleanor
Smith, Of Angola. loft Monday night
for NatchItoches. where they will at
tend the Normal
Mr. and Mrs Chas L. Munsou went
to New Orleans, Sunday Mr. Muuson
returned Tuesday but Mrs Aunsou
remained 20 visit her aunt Mrs T q
rIhorp The children are With Mr.
Nunsou's mother TT the 9Th ward
Nj ]. L.. Il. Lauderdalc vas the
guest OF Tho True Democrat household
lat the weekend ou his departure for
Phoenix. Arizona, where he has a
position ms eulomologtst with the Com
mission of Agriculture Of that state.
Miss Amelia llaumau Of New Orleans
came up Sunday Tor a visit 60 the
family Of her brother. Mfr Fred
Baumap The little Bauman children
v hu have been spending the summot
lin New Orleans. returned With their
amt
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-09-15
PERSONALS FROM THE JACKSON
RECORD.

Miss Kate Robh has returned from
"a summer In Galveston.
Miss Emma Robb will tcgch In Elton,
la. ard Miss Eva In Clio, La
Mr. rtagh CouucIl and Miss t.eonora
Connect afp uuw fl NeW Orleans.
Mrs p. s. johnson and femtIy mo
tered ta Baton Rouge on Tuesday
Misses tdz2io Counen aud Nell IIol-
cambe are uoW at the state Normal
in Natchitoehea
MIRA {. W Davis and Miss Bessie
Davis Of WoodvilIe are guests Of MIR.
and Mrs. ?. s. Johnson
Rev Jas Noteworthy, travelling
evangelist nov holding meeting IN
Slaughter. was here for a fow days
recently. the guest Of his uncle, Mr. =,
NJ Noteworthy
Mrs u. NJ. Pipes. Miss Elizabeth
Pipes aud Mr.. s. Yost Pipes were in
Nv Orleans early In the week The
latter two wilI be students at l., s. L.
during the winter
Mrs Irma Palmer Kondrick Of Baton
Refuge. daughter OF Mr. and Mrs Nick
Palmer. died Ia Baton Rouge on Sep
tcmber 6. Her Illness was short and
her sudden death "A great sorrow to
her family She was married a few
months ago and went 10 Baton Rouge
to make her home,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-09-15
las NAME NOW

The local organization has received
the following formal authorization
The 81 FraucisvIlle Auxiliary ~
Large of the American Red Gross, with
headquarters In 81. Franctsyille La, il
hereby recognized as = duly authorized
Auxiliary Al Large for the period end
ing June 80. 1918. aud is granted au
fhority during said period to make
surgical dressings and hospital supplies
an the conditions set forth in the
application for recognition of satd A..
HAIRY "a Large dated August %, 1911
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-09-15
DON'T LET THIS GET STARTED

II is whispered about that there are
some evidences at darkics moving aud
selling seed cotton after uightfall We
have no idea as to- how serious this
condition Is but hope the matter viii
BE- regulaind before serious trouble
develops There IS . state iaw proytd
ing severe penalties for the unlawful
handling Of loose or seed cotton be
tween sunset aud sunrise In past
years considerable trouble was eyper.
irnced in the parish on account Of tho
negroes running off cotton and selling
il to interruptions white meB, and IL
s to be hoped that there viii be- no
repetition If those old times.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-09-15
Church Notices
GRACE CHURCH
Rev. Alvin W. skarden, Rector.

Fifteenth sunday after Trinity
Holy Communion, a. III.
Church School. 9.sN q. ~.
Morning Prayer and sermon,
ii o'clock
Thursday tI0ly Communion, 10 a m
Friday Litaay, 10 n ~.
The Sunday School will start with
Glasses on Sunday morning al 3 Be-
Candidates for confirmation viii b.
instructed al that hour
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-09-15
PUBLIC MEETING

Pursuant proclamation issued by the Governor the
citizens of West Fecana Parish hereby called TO
semble at the Court House in St FTancisve at p m,
Saturday September IL, for the purpose of forming
Parish Council Of Defense along the lines suggested by
the State Council Of Defense
Col T. Samboa Jones of Baton Rouge will represent
the State Council of Defense at this meeting and will
explain the aims and objects Of the State Council Speeches
will also be made by local citizens.
Every white man, woman and child in the parish is
urged to attend this meeting.
A. II, BRIANT,
Mayor of St Francsville.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-09-15
SECOND CONTINGENT TO CAMP

The Local Exemption Board has re-
eeiyed Instructions 10 send a second
complement at men for the national
army ia Camp Pike on the night Of
Wednesday. the 18Th This second
complement Is supposed to he forty
per cent OF the allotment 1T ~ meu
from the parish and Is supposed Ia b.
composed exclusively OF white utcu
Owing to the propoudoraHee OF the
black race la ihis parish the Local
BOARD will be- unable to supply the
necessary white men 60 meet this
urdcF There are ouly seven remaining
white men who qualified under the
draft act and Who failed To claim eX.
omptiou Appeals of thirteen white
men from the parish are now awaiting
action by the District Board Even
should every one Of these appeals b.
refused West FelIeiana cannot furnish
them the necessary twenty eight white
men TO make up this forty per cent
The seven white men Hos available
are. Albert Wilcox Linden McCrory
John A. Leet, Il. e. Thoms. A, r Spill
man, Willie Mcqueen, f. W Rogillio
These men silI leave on a special
train over the l. r, a n. ct 9 i6 p. ~.
next "Wednesday. They viii b. enter
tanned at = supper that night by the
public AZ we're those going before
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-09-15

Thu Parker Stock Farm sold six
hogs this week 90 + s, Percy, and
received In payment therefor a check
for sg9i2o. OF an average Of $500
These hogs we're not breeders but were
shipped TO the packers II has not
been such great while since pretty
good COWS could haye been bought al
these prlces
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-09-15
MCQUEEN BLACK

Mr. and Mrs " T. Atkinson Of
neerfard announce the marriage OF
their sister Miss KIeata Black Of Deer
ford. to Mr.. Willie Mcqueen of Rogih
EIoyIlle Ia, which was celebrated
Sunday. September 3, at Clinton. La
Mr. and Mrs Mcqueen viii reside al
RogIIlfnylIla
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-09-15

Some good work II being done this
week OH the NoodyiIle road, between
nafns aud Wakefield. The people Of
the Fourth Ward are also working this
road from the Mississippi line to Wake.
fleld We understand the Ninth Ward
ttfpper Iacksonl road Is 10 be- worked
again shortly
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-09-15

Thu ST. franetsgiic unit Of the Navy
Comfort League meets every Redness
day afternoon with Mas Edith Leake
Membership dues are soc per year and
ladies and girls Of an ages are invited
to join. Contributions from the general
public for the purchase Of wool for
knitting will be gladly received by
Mas Lcake.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-09-15

As our own girls and boys depart
for their respective schools, either as
teachers or students. there Is 4 coming
In Of the teachers Of the parish schools
and thus a balance Ia maintained.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-09-15
Absent Friends

Capt. and Mrs John Stewart llarrt
son have a daughter. born Sept. &
Mrs. Harrison vas formerly Miss
Louise Lemon
News from Mr aud Mrs. Hunter {
Leake IL that they are having a de-
Hghtful auto trip. The first 5io miles
have been without mishap. Mrs Thee
dorp Tack at the wheel
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-09-15

Dr. J. NJ. Smith has just learned that
another OF his nephews met death on
the firing line Ia France, with the
Canadian troops DR. Smith, Who IL a
native Canadian. has lost two nepheWs
and many friends In var casualties
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-09-15

Nr and Mr. " r Daniel move Ia
town on the lie of October having
rooms 10 the sani'arium building II
they decide 10 remain la tovu. they
aill build next Spring
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-09-15

The Jury Commission Of West Pc,
lIcIana met "Wednesday and selected
the venires for the grand and petit
iurles for the Octobr fern of district
court The commissioners are Ben
/ .napold. Ike Cutrpr. J =. Bowman Jr.,
] ". Mcqueen, y l. Norwood, and
CInfk Of Court T. \ Muse ex-ofliCio.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-09-15

The congregation Of Temple Sinai
has rendered the use Of that building
to the local Red Cross Auxiliary, after
the close Of the Hebrew holidays
Sept 1925. This ia an appreciated
favor as the light there Is exceptional
Is good for sewing even Ia the darkest
DAYS
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-09-15

l.. r. & n. Trains Nos and T. the
daylight trains operating between New
Orleans and Shreveport now carry an
observation Pullman as part Of their
equipment. which adds much to the
comfort Of the patrons Of that railroad
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-09-15

There IL some talk OF game las vic
latlons I'M the parish A gentleman
stated recently that he has opportunity
10 secure some rainbow troat for the
creeks. bat would not do SO until he
has assurance that they VIII be pro.
tecied FROM scinCrg
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-09-15

could rot be- present. We congratulate
the lodge that IL has survived These
many years, and hope that II may live
lo enjoy another centennial.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-09-15

Miss yIyyan Mann entertained the
girls card club, Thursday afternoon.
Misses Edith and Villa Leake won
:sa pretty prizes.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-09-15

The pariah teaehora arr gathered In
town this week for tho usual two days
institute Friday aud Saturday before
the opening Of school
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-09-15

g 7 Harrow spent sunday in Baton
Rouge
Mr. William butIcg is visiting la
nayou Goula
Il ] Abbott Of Wilhelm was in New
Orleans Tuesday
Mr. q u Hrooks wlll spend next
week iu BATON Rouge
Miss IIIda Simmons has gone to
North Louisiana to teach.
J l. nupuy and little son. Feltue,
spent Sunday in pIaquomIue
Miss Margaret Bafrow was Ia BATON
Rouge fur short stay this week
Gus Bruwa uf Now Orleans vas the
recent guest Of Brandon Buchanan
n Matthews made a business trip
To Baton Rouge. this week
Mrs Emily Jemisun is visiting Mrs
loof \, Noreapza
Mtss Sadie Clack lis visiting Miss
Evelyn Martin
Mi '"'t" NJ Parker spent SATURDAY
night and Sunday tat the Farm
Df N Daniel OF Port Hickey has
heen up this week At hts old home
star uuI
Miss Ethel huliy Of Ne" Orleans
fohoihhea on Thursday d Pheasant WISH
to the s"ut' family at Arrowhead.
Misses Marie and BESSIE BIuuin and
brother were guests at Arrowhead last
week
Mrs ChcsIon Folkes sud family mo
tored 10 WuudyilIe Thursday Ia their
car
Mrs J II Mullins Of Wilhelm with
her chiIdru IS visiting relatives 10
N"ad'til'' Miss
M"ssf". q l.. fl'iIihF'r - W. levy
ana Loan" Mann m"'"f'd to BATON
Rouge SUNDAY
Aossfs. Joe and Abe stern returned
from q business TRIP to 81 Louis. last
Friday
"'h7 N''h'' '"'N'"" HUE ''''' ,''"
from VISIT to relatives III Nc"
orleans
MFH r. =. Muse ana niue daughter
f''''''' ''' 'i'''''''''s '''' WV" ~
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John SilrilhE IL fApe'tfa 10 spfh"
Sunday at Upper Nakeff'a WIN MS
parents, MI ana Mrs " /" SURFING.
Aiss Alice "olsaH ana MRS. u.
Jelries oi New Orleans are WIN MIS-.
i''lh' ". t''"''''" ""' '''s 81, '''''.
ID :. haehahah came up from NJ"
orleans s"haRy OF last "'eh' anu at
guEHHHnlEO his iamllN h8tk I'D @He t+lg.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-11-09
Pike-Higginson Wedding.

Miss Hanna lligginson, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry lligginson and
l1zrn Bowers Pike, both of this town
we're married in Kccnc AT noon Wednes-
day by Rev. w. O. Conrad, pastor Of
the Congregational church Of that city,
II single ring service being used.
They were attended by Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Bell Of this town, the latter
being sister Of the bride.
The bride was hceomingly attired in
n brown gabardine suit with hat and
iurs to match.
Mrs. Pike graduated from The local
high school in the class Of 1904 and
was a very successful teacher in the
graded schools for about eight years.
Mr.. Pike is one Of the most success
full and best known farmers in this
town. He has been honored by the
townspeople with the office of select
man, position which he filed very
satisfactorily.
Following the ceremony the wedding
party dined at the Cheshire House, aft
err which Mr.. and Mrs. Pike lrit for
their wedding trip Of two weeks
through the Adirondacks, Montreal and
various other places. Upon their re-
turn they will reside on Mr.. Pike S
farm on the Mortified road
They received host of beautiful an(
useful gifts from their many friends
including silver, cut glass. linen an(
money.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-11-09
MARRIAGES.

In Brattlcboro, Nov. 6, by Rev. J
Fredrik Virgin, Ernest George Herrick
of Boston and Miss Matilda Evelyn
Croll of Brattleboro.
In Brattleboro, Nov. 5, by Rev. d. L
Trout Edward II. Alexander of Brattlc
boro and Mrs. Fannie Wick of Bon Air
Alabama.
In Chicago, Ill.,, Oct. 10, by Rev
Samuel Gibson, Frank G. Starting OF
Chicago and Mrs. Harriet l.. Noctsch
formerly Of Brattleboro.
In Kecne, \. H., Nov. I, by Rev
W. O. Conrad, Ezra Bowers Pike anc
Miss Hanna lIig2inson, both of Hins
dale, n. II.
In Marlboro, Nov. :, by Rev. II. II
Shaw Roy r. Hamln of BrattleborC
and Madge NJ. Taylor of Halifax.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-11-09

| home in Exeter after spending several
weeks here with her son, J. w. Field
Mrs. w. +. Robertson was called to
| North Adams, Mass, Saturday by the
| illness of her mother, Mrs. Hugh Shcr.
jdan.
| +. j.. Cantlin of Lebanon has been
here this week. While here he sold his
house on Church street to John 10.
bosky
Miss Alice Jcffords is at home from
Suncook for short visit before going
TO II new teaching position in Rhode
Island.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. a. Weeks and Mrs.
w. G.. Booth attended the funeral of
Mrs. ID. T.. Person in Gardner, Mass.
saturday.
w. d. Fcrrin and r. +. Holland went
| 70 South Chelmsford, Mass, by auto
mobile last week Thursday and re.
turned home Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Bruce are liv-
ing in Greenfield, Mass, where Mr..
Bruce is employed by the Greenfield
| Tap and Die corporation.
Miss Florence Gray of Seattle,
Wash, comes this week and intends to
| spend the winter here at the home of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs c. A. Gray.
| Several from this town attended the
Christian Science lecture by Clarence
| W. Chadwick, G.. $. b., of Omaha. Ncb.,
in the Auditorium in Brattlcboro Mon
| day evening.
\. S. Hall has moved his family TO
Greenfield, Mass, where he has ON.
in, II
las moved into the Cotton house va.
atcd by Mr.. Hall.
Miss Mildred Spraguc was given Il
very pleasant surprise party Wcdncs-
lay evening by a number of her school
friends, the occasion being her 10th
birthday anniversary.
The mst morning mail which leaves
III tn 90 train will in the future be
aloscd when the Office is closed each
night. For several weeks past thor"
has been an average Of only two let
ters i'll this mail.
Rev. Raymond A. Fowles of Bolton
Conn, who was extended a call to
the pastoratc of the Congregational
church Oct. % replied Tuesday, this
week, by telegraph that he would be
unable to accept as he had already ac-
ceptcd a call elsewhere.
Owing TO reflections of men at Aver,
Mass, New Hampshire still has to fur
nish $50 men to conn lete its draft
1uota, none Of whom will be drawn
from Cheshire county, as the four men
previously selected in this county
passed the examinations.
The sophomore class of the high
school held a very enjoyable halloween
party in the schoolrcoms last Friday
evening, to which the school and sew
eral friends were invited. The decora-
tions were in keeping with the occa-
sion. the many lpntcrns aiding greatly
in making the rooms gay. The usual
games were played and a shadow play
furnished much enjoyment. Refresh
ments Of squash pic, pumpkin pie, can
dy, etc, were served and n cake which
contained a ring, money and thimble
was cut and was a source of consider
able mcrriment.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-11-09
Mrs. Catherine (Laughton) Richmond.

Mrs. Catherine Uaughton) Richmond
So, died in her home on Brattleboro
street at 10 Monday morning of in.
iirmities due to her advanced wears
after being confined to her bed several
months. She bore her suffcringS very
patiently and was surrounded by every
comfort during her declining years.
Mrs Richmond was born in Dunn
mcrston, VT. June 3, 1929, one of nine
children of Thomas and Rosanna mil
lcr) Laughton. Her early life was spent
in her native town, where she married,
\ug. is, 1851. Gilbert Richmond, after
which they lived III Jacksonville and
Brattlcboro, coming to Hinsdale over
20 years ago During her residence here
She always lived in the present Rich
mond homestead.
She was a descendant of one of New
England $ oldest and sturdicst families
and possessed sterling characteristics.
She bore her troubles gently and her
genial and loVablc disposition won her
many friends.
She leaves two daughters, Mrs. L. G..
Robertson and Miss Eta Richmond,
both Of this town. one brother, Fred
Iaughton of Dummcrston, and one sis
ter, Mrs. Dianthia Blanchard of Har-
ward, Mass, also nine grandchildren
aud four great. grandchildren.
The funeral was held at the house
Wednesday at o'clock. Rev. +. H..
Cole officiating, and the burial took
llacc in the Pine Grove cemetery.