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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-24
The Homer Fits Company

few days at the home of her son, Phil
in Walden
| Mr.. and Mrs Charles Crane were
guests of her father, Mr. Cook, in Dan
vile Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J, G. Pike spent last
week at the home OF Mrs. Dora Flood
in Painted
Miss Mabel Capsey finished her term
of teaching at Lower Cabot and returned
to her home in johnson.
Mr.. Carrigan, who has been at work
for E, 2. Walbridge, has returned to his
home in Northfeld
Tuesday evening, March 81 the Cabot
high school will give an entertainment in
town hall, BILLY Bates Preferred" and
dramatized by the seniors; "Rebecca of
Sunny Brook Farm" by the juniors, and
a Japanese song. Music by yictrola; pop
corn and candy viii be sold Admission,
adults, 25c; children under IL, l5c Pro-
ceeds to go toward purchasing a sewing
machine for the domestic science class.
J. $. Pike is in Montpelier acting as
juror.
Mrs John Noyes is caring for Mrs. HUI.
bert Wheeler and infant child.
School at Lower Cabot closed March
l6. Thursday evening a box supper was
held at which large number were pres
ent, The boxes were auctioned off by
Pliny Smith, the proceeds amounting to
$40. A play was given by the children,
which was much enjoyed.
Ernest Smith accompanied his daugh
ter, Lola, to Mary Fletcher hospital Fri
day for an operation on her tonsils.
Miss Bessie Beaton was very pleas
antly surprised last Thursday evening at
the home Of her sister, Mrs. Leon Haines.
About 30 were present. games were
played. A purse of money from the class
of 1917 was presented. Refreshments
of hermits gelatine and whipped cream
and cake were served.
Charles Crane was in Montpelier Tues
day to visit his brother, George, at Heat
on hospital, ill with blood poison in his
hand
Mrs. Cecil Foster is i'll with grip.
A Dutch supper will be served in So
ciety hall Friday evening, March 30.
Watch for further particulars later.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-24
New Coats, Waists and
Dresses

Rarely many beautiful styles These garments have
coming by almost express Styles
varied easy describe them Come in to-day
snect them Yourself.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-24
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

BARRED ROCK EGGS for hstching any
number at cents each; phone cow; Rotcs
& Ingersoll s.s'
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-24
SOUTH RYEG4TE

Mrs. Mabel j. Terry has been confined
to her bed with neuritis for the past two
weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Washburn OF ST.
Johnsbury spent Sunday with Mrs
Washburns sister, Mrs. p. A. Morrison,
and family.
Mrs. William Armstrong is caring for
the three youngest children OF Bert Cook
man Of Woodsville. She expects to have
the children with her several months.
ROLAND Green is sick with the measles.
Mr. and Mrs F. J. Tewksbury and two
daughters spent Sunday in Bradford.
Mr. and Mrs. George Lackie were in
st. Johnsbury Thursday, visiting their
daughter. Alice, who is at Brightlook
hospital making good recovery from
her recent operation for appendicitis.
The Z, s. navy recruiting party will be
in this village from April to I, with
headquarters at the postoffice. Young
men between the ages OF II and 20 want
ed.
Mrs. NJ T. Sargent returned last week
Thursday from Lowell Mass, where she
spent three weeks with her aunt, Mrs.
Kennedy.
The body of r. A. Courtney, who died
Of Bright's disease at St. Johnsbury last
week Thursday, was brought here for
burial Saturday morning. A prayer
service was held in the Presbyterian
church at | o'clock, conducted by Rev
s. T. Simpson The burial was in the
village cemetery. Mr.. Courtney was 81
yeans of age. He leaves to mourn his
loss his wife and three sons Carroll,
Frank and Earl Mr.. Courtney was
man Of very pleasant disposition, hard
worker at his trade of stone-cutting and
a good citizen, respected and loved by all
vino knew him.
The funeral of Miss Mary c. Colburn,
who sustained shock six weeks ago and
who died Saturday morning. was held 4,
Monday afternoon at o'clock in the |
United Presbyterian church, Rev. I. A.
Collins officia ting, assisted By Rev. ;. /.
Simpson Miss Colburn was Is years OF |
age and was employed as bookkeeper by |
the United Shoe Manufacturing Go. OF
Boston for 10 consecutive years. she /
came here from Boston year ago last /
fall and had since made her home with /
her sister Miss Cynthia Colburn, with
The exception Of few months spent
with her nephew. Prof, L. H. Meader, in
Providence, r. |. Miss Colburn is air
vived by her sister, Cynthia, who is now
Lhe only one Of a family OF IL living.
Those who knew the deceased best speak
in highest terms of her kindness, GER
,rosity, unselhshness and mental ability
as wen as the patience manifested dur
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-24
CABOT

Mr.. and Mrs Hubert Wheeler are re.
joicing over the birth of daughter
March Is.
Mrs. Willis Fields of Massachusetts
was a guest at Pliny Smiths last week,
on her way home from st. Johnsbury
where she was called by the death OF
her father, Mr. Harvey.
Miss Cora Lance of Bradford has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. Fred Marsh.
Mrs. Pliny Smith is i'll with measles.
Clifton Rogers was at the home of his
amt, Mrs. Guy Clifford, in Noyceville,
while shut in with measles, instead of
at Phil Rogers
Mrs. Rogers has been spending a
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-24
MIDDLESEY

Mrs C. G. Richardson spent several
days with relatives in Williamstown the
past week.
Mrs. +. B. Miles went Friday for a
visit to her sister in East Montpelier.
Miss Jessie Olmstead closed the win
ter term of school at Middlesex Center
Friday afternoon. 1t is expected the
pupils will be transferred to other
schools for the spring term.
Mrs. Angie Newhall is quite low.
George Crane returned Friday from
Heaton hospital, where he has been for
medical treatment.
Miss Bessie StockwelL and Mrs. G. T.
Miles spent Thursday and Friday with
their brother in Richmond.
There will be no meeting of Middlesex
grange next Monday evening.
Donald Crane, Laurence Cargill, Clifford
and Mildred Sherman and Herman Col
Inns are among the measles victims at
present.
Mrs. Belle Batchelder of Groton and
Mrs. lila Batchelder of Lyndonville came
to-day for the spring vacation.
Get those Easter cards now at Bell &
HoustOn's.
A big invoice of waists just received.
Mrs. Shepard Co., Inc.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-24
GOT WARM RECEPTION.
Presentation of "The Cotter's Saturday
Night" in Barre.

The presentation of .The Cotter's Sat
urday night" an original adaptation o.
Burns poem, by the Scottish Musica
Comedy Go. of Boston. received warn
reception at the hands of large audi
ence in the opera house last evening
The entertainment was under the patron.
age of Clan Gordon, No. II, O. s. c., and
they are to be encouraged for bringing
to Barre entertainments Of a high char
acter as was the one last evening. II
was a pleasing diversion from the usual
mixed concert as has been given in years
past.
The scene takes place in kitchen of
PEASANTS cottage on Saturday night
sometime in 1900 Margaret Anderson,
the wife of lowland farmer, is seated
at the table, busy with her knitting.
JEANNE, the daughter, makes weekly
visit to her home to turn her wages over
TO the father She is conveyed home BY
Donald Douglas, son OF laird. After
days work is over the farmer John
Anderson, returns to his "wee hose
for the evening meal and family worship.
Jamie, the son, and Tammas Cuthbert-
son, neighbor, complete the party, and
opportunities for expressions OF Scotch
character are many. Interesting anec-
dotes that were extremely amusing We're
compounded and the Scotch humor min
gled with facial expressions brought
laughter that was hearty. Chief among
the entertainers was James Gilbert, the
neighbor. who portrayed the obstinate
characteristic with delight. His, kate
Dalrymple" was given in a style that
brought down the house. Jeanne II.
Tanner, in a rich contralto voice. pleased
all with her "John Anderson, MY 10"
John Z. Daniels, as the farmer. had
pleasing baritone voice and used it TO
good advantage in 'Hurrah for the High
lands" Margaret X. Alexander, the
daughter. won her audience from the
start with her pleasant manner, and her
rendering of MY Laddie," was a delight.
Perhaps the one selection which received
The loudest and most prolonged applause
was Burns idea OF worldly brotherhood.
which at this time was very appropriate.
in a Mans a Man" James Singer had
to respond to several encores. Loeb Lo-
mond," by Thomas Henderson, the laird
son. was sung in Mr. Henderson's SYM
pathetic manner and was the best rendi-
ton ever heard in Barre. Other we'll
known Scotch songs, duets and quartets
were well received. Each and every one
OF the six members of the company was
at his best, and singing and acting alike |
was of the highest order. Altogether it !
was an evening OF real pleasure and had |
the approval of the large audience. Mrs. |
Gilbert acted acceptably as accompanist. |
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-24
Card of Thanks.

We wish to thank the friends and
neighbors for their kindness and sympa
thy shown US during the illness and
death OF our husband and father. Also
for the attendance of the friends at the
funeral and for the beautiful flowers.
Mrs. Frank Malnati,
Mrs Mary Beltrami,
Miss Martina Malnati.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-24
BARRE DAILY TIMES
SATURDAY., MARCH a, i9i7.
The Weather

Cloudy and colder tonight Sunday
fair; strong southwest TO west winds.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-21

tIons. while the rounEest daughter.
left go her own devices falls In love
with the man ut her choice. and -
happily married Turnout this COM
edy - errors thor. are many pretty.
lively and tunf'u' song measures
and there 3D. ~ course wealth ~
pretty zlris The song hits - the
piece. which are nightly applauded
and ehcorsI include Every Flower
Has Melody Watch the Things
You Eat In the state ~ Matri-
mony- and The cutie ~orE Q-T-U-
C-t-M-4-J.' Ralph HerE heads ne
cast. assurinR plenty ~ roll lck~ng
hurnor and Laughter he VIII - As
sisted hy Alice HsEeuan Grace
Leigh Jeannette tsowris. Ernest
Wood VIII Norton. Billie Rhodes
and large chorus ~ attractive
maidens
That gorgeous play OF youth. ro-
nance and adventure made from
Robert Louis Stevensons famous
story Treasure Island" comes 20
the Detroit opers house ihe week OF
April 80 The company IL headed BY
the distinguished young actor man
aver Charles Hopkins Treasure
Island was made into stage form
hy Jules Eckert Goodman. author %
Mother The Man Who "a me
fCoatinsed en- PAGE sevesl
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-21
oRPHEUN.

oRPHEUN.
Amelia Bingham. noted American
arfress will headline the NaudeNite
hin IN the Orpheum theater next
week, starting Monday afternoon. m
n short version ~ the stage sue
cess. ~Josn OF Are Miss Bingham
Il Accompa MED on i0-Neeks tour
of the principal American cities hy
a company ~ able players TINS -
her nrst appearance IN some years
and the nrst time al popular prices
The added attraction VIII be the
dramatic pIayet which owen McGiVe.
ney and hts assistant players viii
present called "Bn sykes. and
which IL taken from Dickins oliver
Twist" There are special settings
for the playlet IN which AySiyensy
takes all the parts. Among other acts
on the bill will be Lester Bernard
and EAxi Lloyd. who will present the
comic skit with songs called Il Need
. Lawyer, the initiation OF Harry
Lauder by Lee Tung Foo. Chinese
did pusicsi act that WILDE offered
BY 4. Pedriott and company. aecor-
dionists. The Orpheup's feature pie
lures for the week viii be sweet
heart OF the Doomed" in which Lou.
is> 0iaum has the leading rote. and
the Fourteenth and next 20 the last
fnstAllment OF "pAtria" the serial
featuring Mrs Vernon Castle
Louise Glaum. well-knowp screen
player II continuing with success in
strong emotional roles. and VIII be
seen on the Orpheum screen next
week. In play OF war time called
sweetheart OF the Doomed" Miss
Claum's avocation, gown oesiRning, IL
closely allied with her vocation as a
picture star. and 20 good effect. for
II ~ by her costuUing that she has
made herself remembered In her pre-
vfous SUCCESSES. Bizarre az have
been the effcts she has produced. her
art viii be appreciated again in the
new fiin Her part provides her with
opportunity for contrast. She ~ seen
asNa siren. the quiet and soothing
nurse. and stranger still az French
peasant boy. She follows the man
who has accomplished her regenera-
ticn across the battle fields. hiding
b<hfnd the hedgerows and darting
swiftly from sanctuary to sanctuary.
safely disguised as boy. The sup
port accorded Miss Ciaun IL featured
b. the ren1a rk able likeness created by
Thomas 3 Guise. az a French general
20 tbs ngure OF the French COM
fourteenth episode of "PAtria-" the
Mvs- Vernon Castle serial will be the
pecond screen feature. Amelia Bling
ham and company In loan % Arc"
WIN be the headline vaudeville act.
with = cast and chorur numbering
u people, the on&-act farce With
music called swanted--A wife" is
ochsd1xlod 70 tnpliRe tbs vaudeville in
Hr prpheuyu thsatsr the week com
msncing Monday. ArrH 30. lnclud-
fng Q xoodly number Of songs and
Some cieveriy arranged dancing en-
n<mhice. the piece will be presented
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-21
nFrEoTr OPERA HOUsF

The story Of The Love Mil" which
oonnes 20 the Detroit opera house
uext week. concerns the modern sham
Hfc Of the parents % three charming
gfrI3 the two eldest of whom the
mother - desperately anxious 20
marry OF. Her machinatious in this
respect lead 20 all manner 81 COM
plications and laugh provoking sltua-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-15
GETS SICK, GROSS, FEVERISH
 IF C0NSTIPATED
California Syrup of Figs" Can't Harm Tender Stomach
 or Bowels.

A laxative today saves sick child tomorrow. Children simply will not take the time from play to empty thcil bowels, which become clogged up with waste, liver gets sluggish; stomach sour.
 Look at the tongue, mother! If coated, or your child is istless, cross, feverish, breath bad, restless, doesn't eat heartily, full of cold or has sore throat or any other children's allmant, give a teaspoonful of "California Sy- rup of Figs then don't worry, be cause it is perfectly harmless, and in q few hours all this constipation poison, sour bile and fermenting waste will gently move out of the bowels, and you have well, playful child again. A thorough "inside cleansing" is of times all that is necessary. It should be the first treatment given in any sickness.
 Beware of counterfeit fig syrups. Ask vour druggist for a 50-cent bottle of California Syrup of Figs" which has full directions for babies, children of all ages and for grown-ups plainly printed on the bottle. Look carefully and see that it is made by the Cali fornia Fig Syrup Company."--Adv.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-15
WORK IS PROGRESSING
 0N HIGH POWER LINE
Officials of Pine Bluff Company De clare Farmers and Planters Ap-
 parently Expect Electricity.

Work is progressing rapidly on the high power electric line being con- structed by the Pine Bluff company from Pine Bluff to England, and the big force of workn1en engaged in the task is now engaged extending the line from Tucker toward the Lonoke county line.
 Officials of the Pine Bluff company state that property owners along the route of the line have met the compa- ny in most cordial manner, and have welcomed the advent of the power line, indicating that they will be glad of the opportunity to obtain electricity for lights and power. In only one in- stance was there opposition to the granting of the privilege to the com- pany of erecting it spoles on private ground. and the owner of this land demanded payment for the privilege Being unable to reach an agreement as to the value of the privilege, the matter has been taken into court by the Pine Bluff company, that the court may fix the payment to be made by the company.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-15
New York Cotton.

New York, June li.-Tha cotton market was less active early today but the tone was very nervous. The op- cning was steady unchanged to II points higher in response to the con tinued strength of Liverpool and re- ports that English spinners were the chief buyers in that market. Later the general list turned easier under realizing. July sold off from 25.OSc to 24.30c and October from 24 4S0c to 24.50c or about Is to 20 points net lower.
 Trading became quiet after the carly setback and fluctuations were irregu- lar. July continued very easy owing to the talk of shipments here for dc livery bu held around 24.92c at midday Or about Is points net lower while October ruled in the neighborhood of 24.56c or 13 points under last nights closing figures.
 After a break to 24 465c for July and 24.30c for October or about 30 to 40 points from last nights closing figures on favorable detailed weather reports and continued liquidation, the cotton market steaded up few points during the early afternoon. Demand was light however, and rallies of 10 or 15 points were followed by irregu- lar fluctuations.
 I
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-15
Chicago Grain.

Chicago, June 14.-Reports of large world shipments of breadstuffs gave the wheat market today downward impulse. It was said many more ves7 sels for commercial purposes had been released by the entente allies, Open- ing prices, which ranged from 1-2c to 2 1-2c lower with July at $2.30 and September at S205 were followed by a slight rally and then descent furth- CT than before.
 Crop conditions were generally fla vorable. The market closed heavy, 6 to z 12 cents net lower with July at $2.25 and September at S200.
 Predictions of fair weather seth corn values downgrade. Declines, however, were checked by the scantiness of rural offerings. After opening 3-4c off to 1-4c up in the market under went sharp general setback and then scored a moderate rally.
 The market met with considerable support in breaks in the demand chiefly from shorts. Quotations cols- ed ? 7-8 to 5c net lower, with July at S1.54 1-2 to 1.54. 3-4 and September S1.45 3-4 to 1.46.
 Oats eased down in sympathy with corn. A big decrease in stocks at Min neapolis, though, excited steady gain influence.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-15
DIAMOND JUBILEE

Easthampton, Mass, June 14.--A four-day celebration was opened at Williston seminary today in honor of the institutions diamond jubilee. The seminary was founded in 1S42, and from a humble beginning has grown to be one of the most important centers of education in the United States, while among it's graduates are num- bered hundreds of men who have dis themselves in the profess sions, in commercial life and in pub lie affairs.
 The jubilee celebration will be largo ly patriotic in it's character. One of the chief speakers is to be Sir Herbert Ames, '81, of Montreal, who was knighted for his services in raising largo relief funds for the dependents of Canadian soldiers. Among the speakers at the alumni dinner on Sa- urday will be Dr. Charles H. Park hurst of New York, former member of the Williston faculty; Dr. c. Stan ley Hall, president of Clark university, and John M. Whitehead of Janesvillc, Wis.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-15
Cotton closed irregular. The range:
New Orleans Cotton.

New Orleans, June 14.--A soft spot developed on the opening of the cot ton market today, the active months losing 7 to 12 points on the opening call. This was chiefly the result of liquidation the bullish showing of Am erican mill consumption during May brought in support at the end. The business trading months were 10 to 21 points over yesterdays close.
 Realizing sales increased in volume strongly. Toward noon the most ac- tive months were 38 to 42 points un- der the final figures of yesterday.
 Liquidation stlll pressed on the market during the afternoon and the decline was widened to 43 to AS points in the trading up to 1:30.
 Cotton closed weak at net de- cline of 5 to58 points. The range:
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-15
FLAG DAY IN PHILADELPHIA.

Philadelphia, Pa, June 14.-Phila- delphia, the birthplace of the Stars and Stripes, today celebrated the 14Oth birthday of the flag with unbounded enthusiasm. Exercises were held at Independence hall, where thousands of school children gathered to listen to patriotic orations and to join in the singing of "The Star Spangled Ban ner." A feature of the program was the raising of the Louisiana flag, the Kansas flag and other state emblems recently presented to the city.
 Another center of interest was the Betsy Ross house, in Arch street, where Betsy Ross is said to have patterned the first flag, under the in- spiration of George Washington. The exercises here were conducted under the auspices of the American Flag House and Betsy Ross Memorial as sociation.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-15
St, Louis Live Stock.

St. Louis. June 14.-IIogs Receipts, 6,3O0; 1Oc higher; lights, $15.20@ 1o.55; pigs, $10.00@1425; mixed and butchers, $15.15@15,7O; good heavies, $l5.65@15.70; bulk of sales, $15.2O@ 1865.
 Cattle-Receipts, 3,3OO; prospects steady; native beef steers, $7.50@ l300; yearling steers and heifers, So.5oW13.25; cows, $600M13.25; COWS, Y600Mll.0O; stockers and feeders, S6.OoW10.0O; Texas quarantine steers, S3.o009.50; prime southern beef steers, $S.C0W11.50; beef cows and heifers, $4.250D9.03; prime yearling steers and hefers, $7.5O@ native calves, $6.00014.25.
 Sheep-Receipts, 800; 25c higher; clipped lambs, $13.0O@150O; clipped ewes, $9.0o@1O.00; spring lambs, $12OCW17.o0; canners, $40O@5.75.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-15
State of Ohio. City of Toledo.
 TnCas Couptv s.

Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he 10 & O.. doing business in the City ofJTo- ledo County and State aforesaid. and that said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and ev- by the use Of HALLS CATARRH CURN
 FRANK J. CHENEY. sworn to before me Srd subscribed t7 A. D. 1SS6.
 (SeaD A, W. GLEASON,
 Notary Public. and acts directly. upon the blood and mI- testimonials, free Sold by all Druggists. 75c. Taks Halls Family Pills for conetipation
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-15
NOTICE OF DOG LICENSE.

Notice is hereby given that the an- nual Dog License, provided for by Ordinance No. 984, of the City of Pine Bluff, will be due and payable on the first day of June, 1917, and all owners of dogs in the city of Pine Bluff arc hereby warned to pay same at once on Or before said 18th day of June, 1917, to the City Collector as provided for in said ordinance.
 Given under my hand this first day of June, 1917. v
 w. V. HUTT, City Collector.
 Office hours, 7 a. m. to 6 p. m:
 6-3-15t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-15
NOTICE OF VEHICLE TAX.

Notice is hereby given that the an nual Vehicle License provided for by Ordinance No. 757 of the City Ordi- nance of the City of Pine Bluff will be due and payable on the first day of June, 1917, and all owners of vehicles in the City of Pine Bluff are hereby warned to pay same on Or before the 18th day of June, 1917, to the City Collector as provided for in said ordi- nance.
 Given under my hand this first day of June, 1917.
 W. V. HUTT, City Collector. Office hours, 2 a. m. to p. m.
 6-3-15t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-15
U. C. Y. MEETING OFF.
Local Council Pretermits Saturday
 Session Because of Convention.

The Pine Bluff council of the Unit ed Commercial Travellers has pre- termitted the meeting scheduled for Saturday, because of the convention of the Arkansas Travellers at Little Rock, which will be attended by many of the local men.
 For the benefit of those who will make the trip by motor, it was an- nounced here yesterday that Mayor Taylor of Little Rock has placed at the disposal of motorists as a free garage the old auditorium at the capital. The mayor will have a watchman on duty to protect the cars. The service will be rendered visiting Travellers without charge.