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The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-03-16

MT. and Mrs. J. c. Tyler, of Dun- can, motored to Clifton Tuesday and spent the day with their daughter, Mrs. Walter Penn. Mrs. Robertson and son, Clifford, returned to Duncan with them.
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Sheriff A. H. Slaughter is expect ing his only sister, Mrs. Leo. Weilcott, and her husband in Saturday after noon for a visit. They will then go to Flagstaff to reside. They have been making their home in Silver City New Mexico.
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Building Addition

F. Backstein is this week building an addition to his place of business on Chase Creek. His jewelry store will be enlarged to double the space which it now occupies and when com pleted will make commodious quart CTS for his increasing business.
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Master Dudley Crawford had the mis fortune to be struck in the eye We'd nesday at school by base ball. AL though painful, the injury is not of a serious nature
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Locates in California;

w. F. Burns, for many years a resi- dent of Metcalf and until recently justice of the peace at that place, left this week for Nordhoff, Calif., where he will locate and engage in farming on a ranch which he has pur- chased at that place.
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AISdorf Makes Visit

F. c. Alsdorf, who will be remem bered by many of the old timers in Clifton, has been in the district this week on business. MT. Alsdorf is now living in New York City.
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ANNOUNCEM ENT.

I hereby announce myself as a can didate for trustee of School District No. 3 at the election to be held on Saturday, March 31, 1917.
 R. H. PRINGLE.
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Back from Convention

A. T. Wilson, manager of the Double Circle ranch and former president of the Panhandle and South western Cattlemen's Association, re. turned on Monday afternoon from Ell Paso where he had been in attendance at the annual convention of the organi- zation which was held in the Pass City last week. MT. Wilson reports the convention one of the most sue cessful ever held by the association.
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Locates in Tyrone

H. c. McIlveen, formerly Town En- gineer of Clifton, left last week for Tyrone, N. M., where he has accepted a position with the Phelps-Dodge Co.,, at that place in the engineering de- partment
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-03-16

Master Loyd Tubbs, who was oper- ated on this week at the A. c. hos pital, is reported better and doing nicely. -..,.--.,.
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Bowman's Auto Truck Delivery for Quick Service

T. K. Townsend left this morning for Fl Paso where he will be gone for several days on business. He expects to return to Clifton the latter part of next week.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-03-16

David Robbins, of the Clifton Drug Co., was a Duncan visitor on Sunday.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-03-16

Mrs. G. M. Nicks was taken to the
 A. c. hospital Saturday and underwent a serious operation on Wednesday. She is doing nicely now but will
 probably be in the hospital a week or
 more.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-03-16

s. c. Swift returned the latter part of last week from Fl Paso where he had been attending the cattlemen's convention.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-03-16

Mrs. J. E. Walton and sister Gladys, of Spearfish, s: D., are visiting their daughter, Miss Walton, one of the grammar school teachers.
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Return from Capital.

Senator w. D. Whipple and family returned from Phoenix the latter part Of last week, where he had been in attendance at the third state legisla- ture.
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Misses Dorothy and Ruth Chase. of Lordsburg, N. M, visited few days in Clifton this week, the guests of the Misses Burgess.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-03-16

B.. F. Billingsley, the well know Duncan. merchant, was in Clifton ol business the first of the week.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-03-16

Plain or fancy sewing by the piece CT day. All work guaranteed. Box 33i. Morenci, Arizona tic
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-03-16

On Business Trip Don Sutor, manager of the Sulli- van Machinery company, is spending a few days in Clifton in the interest of his house.
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Back from Pass CitY-

Attorney A. R. Lynch returned home the first of the week from Fl Paso where he took in the cattleman's con vention.
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Chas. Spinks, of the Clifton Drug Co.,, was Duncan visitor on Sunday
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Back from Texas

Back from Texas
 City Clerk Danenhauer, who was called to Texas last week on account of the death of his father, returned to his home in Clifton the latter part of last week.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-03-16

Little Davie Gordon, son of MT. and Mrs: F. ,L. Gordon, is confined to his home by illness this week.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-03-16

Miss Bass spent Sunday in the val ley with friends.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-03-16

Mrs. W. c. Craufurd, of Morenci was the guest of her daughter, Mrs s. c. Redd this week for few days
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Visitors from VaIIey.-

i NlSiIOTS ITOTH VdIeys" ! James V. Parks and wife and Dan Williams of Duncan, have been visit
 ing Clifton friends for a few days this
 week.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-03-16

Wm. Manske, of Duncan, was Cli ton business visitor on Tuesday ant Wednesday of this week.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-03-16

Dud Elrage returned Wednesday af- ternoon from Fl Paso where he had been spending the past week in at tendance at the cattlemen's conven- tiOn.
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Apron and Food Sale

Apron and Food Sale
 Watch for the place where the Gordon division of the Baptist Ladies Aid will hold their big apron and food sale on March 31. It will appear in next weeks issue of the Era.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-03-16

Mrs. J. W. Epperly is quite sick this week with bronchitis.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-03-16

Mrs. J. B. Kline, who has been very
 i'll the past week, is much improved.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-03-16

John Evans was up from the valley on business the first of the week.
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Representative Returns

G. L. Coffee, representative from GreenIee county to the state legisla- ture, accompanied by his family, re- turned to Clifton Monday night. They motored through from the capital with State Engineer Lamar Cobb, who is spending several days in Cliff ton.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-03-16

Attorney Dave Ling returned tn latter part of last week from shor business trip to Fl Faso.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-03-16

Dr. c. E. Pearson, of Metcalf, was in Clifton on Wednesday on profess ional business.
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Baptist Church.
 The revival meetings have closed after three weeks duration. This special season was one of many pre-
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Round About Town

pr. Robert Mann, Dentist, Hampton Block, Phone S11. tic.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-03-16

Prof J. A. Davis, of the Clifton schools, is confined to his home this week with the grippe.
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Valley Visitor

Valley Visitor
 Hon. Ben M Crawford, clerk of the Superior Court, spent the first of the week in the valley on business.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-03-16

J. L. T. Walters, the Duncan post master, had business in the county seat Thursday
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-03-16

M. O. Simms, manager of the Texas Oil Co.,, branch here, was Duncan business visitor yesterday.
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FOR SALE+Brass bed, springs and mattress. Box 921. 1tcS
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Clifton

Clifton Methodist Episcopal Church Rev. J. R. Sawyer, Pastor Services at Il a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Sunday School Every Sunday at 9:45 a. m. H Strickland, Supt. We invite you to come.
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County Engineer Redd was in the valley yesterday
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-03-16

Chinese Born
 MT. and Mrs Jim Mammon are the parents of a Chinese baby girl who was born to them this week.
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Visitinu in Ell Paso-

County Recorder Rodney Ellis has been spending several days in El PasO this week.
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Visitor from Carlisle

Visitor from Carlisle
 Mrs. Howard Mix, of Carlis (, a'- rived in Clifton the first of the weeE and is the guest of Mir. and Mrs. J. H. Kerby.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-03-16

To Summer in California
 Mrs. E. M. Williams and little son left the first of the week for Cali fornia where they will spend the summer months.
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DIR. JOHN N. REZNIKOV, osteo, pathic Physician, Reardon Hotel. tic
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-30
TOPSHAM

Misses Gertrude and Florence Herring
accompanied by their brother, Ted, of
West Somerville, Mass, arrived in town
Monday to pass the summer at their
home here.
Z, C. Poole is helping L. F. Sanbon
OF Barre for few days.
f. A. Church spent few days in
Woodsville on business recently.
Mrs. Clinton Beede of Brentwood, N.
H., has been spending several days with
her mother and grandmother, Mrs. Viola
Jefords and Mrs. Mary Cunningham.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. H. Hight, accompanied
by Mrs. Nights brother, Fred Bagley,
Ed. Farnham, and Asa Magoon, attend
ed court in Chelsea Wednesday
The graduation exercises, held at the
hall Thursday, June 81, were well at
tended. The graduates were Erma Maria
WEIGH, Shirley Mae Ryan, Gladys Mae
Downing, James Duncan Mckay, Chaun-
cey Garland Mckay, Sherwood Elmer
Williams.
Mrs. Jessie Mckay of East Topsham
is stopping at her sons for a time.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-30
HARDWICK STREET

John Olmsted, who has been very i'll
seems to be recovering at the present
time.
d. E. Goodrich and family spent
Wednesday with his brother, Levi, al
Hardwick Center.
Miss Helen Russell has returned from
Burlington to spend her vacation with
her parents here.
Mrs Alfred Steady and daughter Wis
tied at Edward Sails a few days re-
Gently.
Mrs. George F. Warner and little son,
Lawrence, were guests at N. L. Thomp.
sons at East Craftsbury Friday.
Mrs. j. B. Lumsden, who has been
quite i'll with measles, is improving.
Mrs. Frank Lamonda of Greensboro is
assisting at the Delano home for few
days.
Miss Agnes Pike, who has been on the
Street for few days, has returned to
her home in Walden.
Mrs. Lillia Underwood entertained the
Kings Daughters last Wednesday.
Ned Underwood is spending the week
in Boston and vicinity.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-30
GROTON

Miss Louise Spencer of Montpelier wal
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. /. n. Hall severa
days this week.
Fred Persons of Somerville, Mass.
arrived here early in the week and i.
the guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. d. Coffrin
MIR. Persons was in trade here arounc
thirty years ago.
| Mrs. Emily Clark of Jonesville, Wis.
is visiting relatives in town. Mrs. Clark
is passing the summer with her daugh.
ter, Mrs. Kimball, in Newbury.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Wiley of st. Johns.
bury is visiting Mr.. Willey's sister, Mrs
John Chalmers, and family.
Mrs. HELEN WEIGH, who is making her
home in Newbury this summer, has been
in town several days this week
Mrs. Harry Thompson of st. Adams
is the guest of Rev. and Mrs. f. w.
Lewis at the Methodist parsonage.
Mr.. and Mrs Nelson Welch OF Plain
field have been passing the week with
Mr.. Welch's brother, G. S. WEIGH, and
family.
Mrs. Ira Kicker of Billerica, Mass, was
at the home of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Eastman, on Wednesday.
William Smith of Lyndonville was
in town Wednesday, surveying land in
the west part of the town.
Mr.. and Mrs. 4. f. Clark and Mrs.
James Adams went to Hardwick Wednes-
day, where they attended the wedding
that evening of Charles A. Adams and
Miss Erma Thomas. Mr.. Adams is the
son of Mr.. and Mrs. James Adams OF
this place, and is we'll and favorably
knokn here. He is employed in the I'M
dertaking business, and is now located
in Groveton, n. II.
Scott D. WEIGH has sold his stock of
goods in the meat market to H. L. James.
Mr.. James has disposed of the goods and
will not conduct a meat market.
At the Methodist church Sunday morn
ing. the topic of the sermon will be,
"The Hole in the Pocket" The sacra-
ment of the Lords supper will be admin
istered, in which service it is expected
the Rev. Jacob Finger of Mount Morris,
n. Y, will assist.
At the Baptist church Sunday morning
at the usual hour of service, the children
Of the Sunday school will give a chill
dren's day concert, entitled, "On to Vic
tory" which will include songs, recita-
tons, drills, etc. The evening service
will be at 1880 o'clock, the topic of the
sermon being. THE King of a Nation
That is Blessed of the Lord"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-30
BETHEL

Music lovers enjoyed an unusual treat
last evening, when the Gilmore Ward
Bryant Concert company of Durham, N
C., gave concert of great merit at the
town hall. The members of the company
are guests for the summer at c. E. No
Dies. They are: Gilmore Ward Bryant,
pianist, and his wife, Matte (Bullard)
Bryant, vocalist, both natives OF this
town; Max Bryant, 'cellist; Gerald Bry-
ant, violinist and Miss Nora Lee Crow
ell, pianist. Although the day and even
ing were very unpropitious, large audi
ence attended the concert, the entire pro-
ceeds of which were for the Red Cross.
Rev. W. G. Harvey voiced the thanks OF
the Red Cross for the public spirit shown
by the Bryants, who have proved their in
terest in Vermont on many occasions, es-
pecially this summer, when repeatedly
they have favored the public with exhi-
billions of their exceptional talent.
Mrs. b. II. Smead returned last even
ing from few days visit to her mother
in Mortified
Clyde w, Bowen was in Burlington
yesterday.
Fred NJ. Davis and Miss Emma Walker
were married in Bethel Thursday by
Rev. w. c. Harvey. The bride is daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Z. Walker,
and the bridegroom is son OF Charles
M. Davis. The bride graduated last year
with honors from the teacher training
course of Randolph high school, previous
ly having attended Whitcomb high school
three years. This year she has taught
the mountain school in this town.
Joseph G. Fuller is moving Instantly
to Great Darlington, Mass. where he is
employed on steam mill lumber job.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-30
EAST MONTPELIER

The village school closed Friday, June
%, and the grammar room Joined the
other schools at the Center in a basket
picnic. Games and races were enjoyed
by the children, and in the afternoon an
informal graduation took place. Mrs.
Green played America" and the audience
Joined in singing, after which, owing to
the absence of Mr.. Reynolds, Mr.. Lance,
the superintendent, made some appropri-
ate and interesting remarks and present
ed diplomas to those who passed from
the eighth grade to the high school.
What Friend We Have in Jesus" was
sung at the close. The weather was kind
TO us, and pleasant time was enjoyed
by all. Those of the village school who
received certificates were: Madene Rodg-
ers, Erander WEIGH, Nelson Abbiatti,
Robert Coping, Earl Daniels, Bertrand
Lavigne, Marshall Perkins. The primary
room held little picnic of their own at
the schoolhouse. Miss Foss furnished
treat OF ice cream. Monday the new flag
which Mr. Dudley succeeded in obtaining
for us arrived and, the weather being
favorable, iioated to the breeze from the
top of the new flagpole which Mr.. Kelton
helped the boys get ready the week be-
fore.
The sixteenth annual campmeeting of
the East Montpelier Evangelical Camp
meeting association is to be held on the
campground in this place from Aug. IL
to Aug 26, inclusive. The first service
viii be held on Friday evening, the 18th,
and the services will continue over two
Sundays.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-30
SOUTH BARRE

The regular meeting of the South
Barre grange was held June IS, wit. "a
members of the Williamstown grange
present. The following program by the
visiting members was given and very
much enjoyed, many numbers being en-.
cored; Clarinet solo. G. w. Cram, ac.
companied by Mrs Blanche Poor; reei-
tation, Mrs. Ethel Poor; patriotic solo,
Mrs. J. L. Putnam; vocal solo, Mrs.
Fred George; reading, Mr. Irons; clarinet
solo, c. w Cram; reading, Mrs. Florence
Thompson; vocal solo, Mr.. Irons, accom-
panied by Mrs. Blanche Poor; vocal solo,
Mrs. Fred George; clarinet solo, G. w.
Cram. Worthy Master Mrs. Ethel Poor,
Mr.. Colby, Mr.. Holden, Mr.. Irons and
Mr. McAllister responded in a pleasing
manner to Suggestions for the good
OF the order" At the close of the meet
ing refreshments were served. The com
matter in charge was Mrs. L. A. Witham,
Mrs. Fred Belville and w. F. Shepard.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-30
WOODBURY.

7 Mrs Lee Tebbetts of East Calais spen
Thursday at Mrs. Victor Hoods.
Warner Thomas underwent seriou
, and successful operation at the Mary
Fletcher hospital Monday.
Fred Weeks and family were guests
Saturday and Sunday in Hardwick Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Weeks.
Miss Leila Weber has returned home
from several weeks stay at Warner
Lawson's in Calais.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Maddox were
Sunday visitors in Barre.
Earl Baldwin was business visitor
in Barre and Mortified the latter part
of the week.
Miss Bertha Prieur left Tuesday for
her home in Salisbury to spend the sum
mer vacation. after a years successful
teaching in the primary department Of
the graded school.
The band concert, which was held on
| the common Saturday evening, was
greatly enjoyed by everyone. The band
was recently organized and several of the
members are young boys of the village;
so<let us all unite in giving them our
| loyal support. Concerts will be held dur
ing the summer evenings.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. A. Carr of East Barre
spent the day Sunday with the formers
parents, Mr., and Mrs. Joseph Carr.
Miss Lydia Hull is home from her
school duties at Goddard seminary for
the summer vacation.
Mrs Mary Alger and two children of
Gilmore were recent guests of her uncle,
Walter Davis, and family.
The graded schools closed last Friday,
and the teachers have returned to
their respective homes, Miss Helen Shee-
han and Mrs. Charles Weeks to Hard
wick and Miss Bertha Prieur to Sails
bury. Pupils in the intermediate depart
ment with perfect attendance were: Syl-
via Daley, Alma Nelson, Kathryn Swee-
ney and Ralph Glidden. Dorothy Doty
was absent one half day during the year.
There were l27 specimens of flowers
brought in.
Carl Thomas and Miss Ollie Thomas
were in Burlington the first of the week |
TO see their father, Warner Thomas, who
is at the hospital.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Holt of Barre |
visited at George Maddock's Sunday.
Miss Flora brennan of Montpelier was
a guest the first of the week of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. r. F. brennan.
Mrs. William Carver and two children
Of West Barnet are guests of her sister,
Mrs. Joseph Fecteau, for few days.
Mrs. Kate Celley was recent visitor
IN Mortified, Barre and Montpelier.
The eighth graduation exercises of the
schools in town were held last Friday
evening at the school hail. There were
p members in the graduating class. An
interesting program was rendered in a
'ery creditable manner. Superintendent
3utterfeld awarded the diplomas with
! few well-chosen remarks, after which
promenade was held. The band fur
lished music during the evening.
Ralph Pilbin was visitor in the place
Wednesday while on his way home to
Burlington from school work at Mont
'elier seminary.
George Golden and Henry Hull of
sarre were at the latter's home over
sunday.
Isaac Shatney of East Hardwick was
visitor Tuesday of his daughter, Mrs.
florence Fecteau, who is seriously i'll.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-30
WATERBURY,

At St Andrews church tomorrow
high mass and sermon will be at l0:30
the rosary and the benediction of the
blessed sacrament at 1880.
Sunday being Patriots day, the service
and sermon at the Congregational church
will be in keeping.
At the Methodist Episcopal church
there will be the children's Sunday CON
cert. The regular Sunday school offer
ing at this church will be for Red Cross
work.
At 4:30 o'clock there will be special
vesper memorial service by Mentor lodge,
j. 0. 0. F., No. 81, and Emerald Rebekah
lodge, No. 80, in the Congregational
church, to which the public is invited.
Members of the lodges are requested to
meet at the lodge room at $3.50.
Miss Margaret Durgin. who has been
the guest of Miss Ollie Somerville and
Mrs. F. f.. Atkins, has returned to her
home in Concord n. H.
The special drive for Red Cross funds
shows $4,000 raised for that work
Previous to this over 5000 had been
raised by the local branch.
Second Lieut. Harold Denny Campbell.
u. S. marine corps, the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. z. E. Campbell of this town, is with
the first expedition of U. S. marines to
place the American flag on the firing line
in France.
The wedding of Miss Elizabeth n KEEL
ty, daughter of Mrs. Anna Kelly of
Moretown, and Harold o. Chamberlain of
East Charleston was held on Wednesday
morning in St. Andrews church, Rev.
Robert Dewey performing the ceremony.
They were attended by Miss Frances
KERN of Montpelier and L. P. Kelly of
Moretown. The bride was gowned in
white crepe de chine and hat to match
and carried brides roses while Miss J.~~-
in wore an oldrose gown and hat to
match. They are to reside in Moretown.
News has been received of the death of
NJ. Z. Caverly in East Nutley, n. Y,
from typhoid fever on June 8. Burial
in New Hampshire. Mrs Caverly will
be remembered by people here and stu
dents of Montpelier seminary as Miss
Lola Bixby. The sympathy Of friends
here is extended the widow.
The next meeting Of the Canning club |
will be held in assembly hall at the |
Methodist church Thursday afternoon at |
2 o'clock, July 5. Miss Marjorie Luce
will have charge Of the canning demon
stration.
Miss Edith Bell of Warner, n. H., who
has been the guest of Miss Annie Dor
othy Palmer, has gone TO McIndoe Falls,
where she will visit friends.
Miss Belle Anderson has returned to
her home at the Center after a gear Of
teaching in the Edmunds high school al
Burlington.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-30
Lust Had 70 Find IL.

The average foreigner can rarely
comprehend the geographical area Of
the United States, as was quite fully
illustrated by the Englishman and his
valet who had been travelling due west
from Boston for five days. At the end
of the fifth day master and servant
were seated in the smoking car, and 1t
was observed that the man was gazing
steadily and thoughtfully out of the
window. Finally his companion be-
came curious. William said he, 'of
what are you thinkingY
II was just thinking, sir, about the
discovery OF Hamerica." replied the
valet. columbus didn't do such a
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-30
SOUTH CABOT

Mrs. George Morse was in Barre on
Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. n. M. Stocker were in st
Johnsbury Thursday
Helen Lamberton returned home on
Thursday after spending week at Lake
st. Joseph.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Reed and son, Arthur,
and wife took an auto trip to Barre and
Montpelier recently.
Luther Warden was in Peacham on
Wednesday.
Ted Lowe, the real estate man from
Montpelier, was in the place on business
Thursday.
Mrs. Wilbur Wheeler has returned
from East Calais, where she has been
with her sister, Mrs. Arc Slayton.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-30
EAST BARRE.

A public dance viii be held in Losas-
SOS hall next Tuesday evening. Music
viii Be furnished BY Gauthier's orches-
ira Admission, soc; ladies free.