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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-10
AUTOMOBILE STRUCK.
Five People Killed and One Fatally In
jured.

Rochester. n. Y. Sept. I0.-Five per
sons were killed and one fatally Injured
yesterday when an automobile was
struck by a fast train on the Lehigh
Valley railroad at Haslit crossing. one
mile west Of the village Of Rush.
The dead are Mr.. and Mrs Joseph
Geisler and their children. Edwin, IL
Theresa, IS. and Mrs. George Heidi. 20
Joseph Geisler, jr., Is. is in the hospital
with q fractured skull
The accident occurred early in the
evening at a crossing where there i q
fairly clear view on both sides. The
automobile apparently was struck while
IN the center Of the track. two of the
bodies being found on the pilot of the
engine when the train was brought 10 a
standsfn
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-10
TEMPORARY GERMAN GAIN
Made on the Right Bank of the Meuse
River

Paris, Sept. l0-Strong German forces
attacked the French positions on the
right bank of the Meuse over an extent
OF nearly two miles and succeeded in
gaining a foothold temporarily in one
section of the line, according to the state
ment issued by the war Office last night.
French counter attacks eventually re.
gained all the positions, The Germans
also made an attempt against the new
French positions north of the Caume
wood but without success.
The text reads:
'This morning after intense artillery
preparation a German attack in force
was made against our positions on the
right bank of the Meuse along a front of
about three kilometers on both sides of
hill 344. Under our violent fire the enemy
attack was broken and was not able to
reach our lines in greater part of the
front: Enemy detachments which had
succeeded in gaining foothold east and
west of hill 344 were driven back by the
vigorous counter-attack of our troops,
who completely re-established their lines,
taking about so prisoners.
I'm the course of the afternoon the
Germans renewed their attempt against
our new positions north of Bois LIE
Chaume four times. Our fire drove them
back to the trenches which they had left
Prisoners remained in our hands. Ger
mand columns north of Wavrille wood,
taken under the fire of our artillery, suf
fered heavy losses.
Eastern theatre re-Rife firing and in
termittent cannonading have been in
progress along nearly the whole front.
A surprise attack enabled us to occupy
the heights to the west and northwest of
Platsa."
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-10
PERHAPS HE DIED
OF HEART TROUBLE
Arthur Rowland, Employe of City Street
Department, Was Found on Floor
OF His Apartment.

Arthur Rowland, an aged employe o.
the street department and with hii
brother, Curtis, long a familiar figure n
the "white-wings" corps OF street work
ers, died suddenly in a room al $50 Nortl
Main street, In the rear of the Curriel
block, early this morning. II is believed
that the man was seized with heart fail
ure as he prepared TO build a fire in the
kitchen stove, but an autopsy performed
by DIR, j. w Stewart, the local health
officer, is expected TO determine the exact
cause of death The body was removed
TO the undertaking establishment of
Perry 4 Noonan in Depot square, where
the post .mortem examination WAS start.
ed late this forenoon.
The brothers, Rowland, and the de.
ceased's son, Bert Howland, who is par
tally crippled by paralysis, were wont
10 sit up late in the evening Apparently
Arthur Howland was enjoying good
health when the three retired near mid.
night. Az was his custom, the elder of
the brothers arose at an early hour this
morning to kindle the kitchen FIRE. Cur.
tis Rowland and his nephew were asleep
in an adjoining room and were awakened
by tnId on the floor. Hurrying into
the kitchen the former saw his brother
lying on the floor in front of the stove,
After failing TO arouse the man, he went
downstairs and notified Edward Burke.
DIR. j. w. Stewart was called and after
examining the body he gave it as his
opinion that death had ensued immedi-
atey after the man fell to the floor.
Around 4 O'Clock, or a half-hour after the
man died. the body was removed to the
establishment.
The deceased was 73 years old and had
always lived in this section of Vermont.
As young man he enlisted in the Civil
war and served honorably with Yer
mont regiment. For many years he and
MS brother lived in Montpelier. removing
% Barre some four years ago, The only
iear relatives surviving are Curtis How
and and the son, Bert
Arrangements for the funeral have not
,een completed, but it is expected that
ervices will be held tomorrow after
loon, with interment in MapIewood ceme-
cry.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-10
HOLD An INQUIRY
ON BARRE FATALITY
Public Service Commission Investigates
Death of James B. Edward on
Railroad Crossing.

| An official inquiry into the circum'
stances leading up to the death of James
b. Edward, Barre granite manufactur-
err who was killed on Central Vermont
railroad crossing west of Depot square
Aug. 81, was started in the council cham
ber at city hall this morning with w. A.
Dutton of Hardwick, representing the
public service commission, presiding.
States Attorney Earle r. Davis appeared
for the state and ). Hollister Jackson
acted as counsel for the estate. Charles
+. Black of St Adams was the appear
ance for the railroad company. Mr.. Dut
ton was accompanied by the commission
clerk. Neil d. Clawson of Brattleboro.
Witnesses examined this forenoon in
cluded members of the crew in charge Of
the train near the crossing when the IA
tality occurred. The crew included En-
gineer William Chayer. Conductor Frank
Cassava and Brakemen p. Shepard and
Frank Hunton. Their story as to ,he
circumstances Of the accident concurred
in the main points and the evidence, as
appeared in their testimony. tended TO
show that the crossing was blocked by a
fiat car, against which a coal car was
pushed by the yard shifter- Frank
Woodcock, Of Woodcock Bros. granite
who occupy a section Of
the shed jointly occupied by OLIVER Bros
Woodccck Bros. and Edward Bros. said
he was standing in the ward and saw
Edward in the instant after he was
struck by the car. II appeared that the
deceased was on his way 70 the she'd snd
started down the track along a ooal she'd
when be found the crossing occupied BY
he car
Taking of testimony continued during
he noon hour and vas continued this
ifteTnOou.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-10
CORN BREAD GETS
BIC RECOMMEND
Herbert Hoover Says There Is Twice as
Much Nutriment in a Dollars Worth
as in Dollars Worth of
Wheat Bread.

Washington, d. C., Sept. lO-Corn
meal even at the present high prices is
the cheapest of the nutritious foods, as
cording to Herbert Hoover, who, in a
statement to-day, urged the more gen
eral use of meal for making bread There
is twice as much nutriment in a dollar 5
worth of cornmeal as in a dollars worth
of wheat bread at the present prices,
said Hoover, and corn must play very
important part in the conservation of
wheat products.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-10
AUTOMOBILE OVERTURNED.
And Charles z. B. Folsom of Hamilton,
Mass, Was Killed.

! Portsmouth, n H., Sept. l0.-Charles
+. b. Folsom of Hamilton. Mass, a mem.
Der of the cIaGs of is, Harvard college
was instantly killed and his classmate
Charles Heffenger, son of DR.. and Mrs
A. c. Heffenger of this city, badly
bruised, when the automobile in which
they were riding turned turtle on Saga
more road Sunday morning.
The young men lad passed the night
at Rye beach and were returning to
this city shortly after Q. when they
met car driven by Francis L. Merkle
of "a st. Lawrence street. Portland, Me-,
containing besides the driver Mr.. and
Mrs A. R. Perry of Portland and Miss
Harlow Haskell Of South Portland. who
were on their way to Boxford, Mass,
from this city.
The two cars met at a curve about
100 yards from the Wentworth house
road, and although Mr. Merkle crowded
his car over as far as the track of the
Portsmouth street railroad, the two cars
hooked and the car containing Folsom
and Heffenger turned over twice and
then landed on its wheels.
Folsom was caught when the car over
turned and his skull was crushed. Death
resulted instantly. Heffenger was thrown
clear of the car and escaped with only
slight bruises. The only occupant of
the other car injured was Mrs. Perry,
who was thrown out and considerably
shaken.
The car driven by Folsom was a high
powered one and according to those who
the accident, was travelling at
high speed.
Folsom was born in pittsfeld, " H,
Aug. rs, 1895, and was a grandson of
Ex-Gov Hiram Tuttle of New Hamp-
shire, and when not az Harvard made his
home with his brother, Hiram T. Fol !
som of Hamilton.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-10
Thomas F. Smith of Brat.
tleboro Was Found
Dead To-day
LAY IN WHEELBARROW
AT THE CEMETERY
Double -Barreled Gun Found
Near the Body in
Barn

Brattleboro, Sept. l0-The body Of
Thomas F. Smith, aged SO, Central
Vermont yard employe, was found in a
wheelbarrow in the barn at Morningside
cemetery this morning by the sexton,
John Blake. Near him lay double.
barrel shotgun with an empty shell in
one barrel.
States Attorney William r. Daley
thinks il was case of suicide and that
Smith probably discharged the :sna with
his foot Smith was drinking man, did
not own gun and where he obtained the
weapon is a mystery. Smith was the
son of Harry Smith and was not mar
ried
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-10
A MILITARY SERVICE.
In Honor of St. Johnsbury's Young Men
in u. S Army.

st. Johnsbury, Sept lost Johns
bury's honor roll Of "a young men who
have entered the United States army
was read by Frank Fl. Brookes at the
North Congregational church at an inter
esting wartime service yesterday. r. A
Silsby sang a self-composed musical set
ting to Judge W p. Stafford's poem,
Glory. oh Glory The sermon was bvI
the pastor, Rev. r. B. Richards. who
spoke on the subject of Christianity and
Democracy"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-10
WILSON CONES ASHORE
TO co A-GOLFING
Was Met at Gloucester BY Col. House,
Who Refused to Say Where Presi-
dent Was to PLAY.

Gloucester, Mass, Sept. l0,-The pres
idents yacht Mayfower with its convoy
was still in the harbor this morning but
prepared TO weigh anchor later in the
day and continue the cruise upon which
President and Mrs. Wilson embarked at
New York Saturday.
President and Mrs Wilson came ashore
shortly before noon and were met at the
pier by Colonel and Mrs. L. NJ. House.
The president was accompanied by his
naval and military aids and by attend
ants, who carried gold sticks. Colonel
House declined to say where the presi-
dent would golf as he was anxious to
avoid the crowds
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-10
FRENCH HARRY
THE GERMANS
Made Successful Raids in
Champagne and Ar
gonne Regions
FULL OPERATIONS
IN OTHER SECTORS
Verdun Region the Center
of Violent Artillery
Bombardment

Paris, Sept. l0.-Successful raids were
made by the French last night on Ger
man positions in the Champagne and Ar.
gonne regions, the war Office announced
to-day. On both banks of the river
Meuse there was violent artillery bonn
bardment. The French success in the
center of the Fosse and Caurieres woods
was completed and some few prisoners
were taken.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-10
BIG BARN DESTROYED.
Cause Is Thought to Have Been Defec
tive Wiring.

Lancaster, Y H. Sept. l0-The large
barn owned by the Fred Holton estate
was destroyed by FIRE last evening. caus-
ing a loss between $1,000 and $4,000.
which Is partially covered BY insurance.
The FIRE was caused by defective wiring
All the livestock was saved with the
exception Of one calf
A house near BY which was threatened
several times. but not damaged. - said
TO be the oldest house in Lancaster
A son of the late Fred Holton made
= record run in his automobile from
Whitefeld
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-10
POPES PEACE EFFORT
CLEARS SITUATION
According to Opinion of Cardinal Gas
parri, Even Though 1t Does Not
Bring About Peace.

Rome, Sept. l0.-Cardinal Gasparri,
the papal secretary of state, has re.
turned to Rome from a fortnight's vaca-
tion and Immediately set to work, to-
gether with Pope Benedict, on the accu-
mutation of documents received during
his absence. Regarding the papal peace
initiative, to those who approached him,
Cardinal Gasparri said that whatever
happens the proposition made by Pope
Benedict in favor of peace will have the
effect of greatly clearing the situation.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-10
TO PUBLISH HER
TERMS OF PEACE
Germany Will Be Able TO Soon, Accord
ing to Statement Ascribed to
Chancellor Michaelis.

London, Sept l0.-Germany will short
~ be able 10 publish her peace terms, ac
cordng to DIR, Georg dichaelis, the Ger
man chancellor.
DR.. Michaelis, in an interview, said ht
had so informed the Reichstag main com
mittee, an Exchange Telegraph dispatch
from Copenhagen yesterday stated.
The pain committee, DR.. Michaelis
said in the interview, had tried TO make
final arrangements regarding peace con
ditions and the question of ace.Lor-
raine, but no decision has yet been tax
en-. The question, however, was eagerly
discussed and Germany will soon be able
to publish her peace terms"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-10
NORTH MONTPELIER.

Two Of our BOYS. Fred w Moorcroft
and John Walker. left last Thursday for
Fort Strong, Boston harbor. having en-
listed in the qusrtermaster's department
several months ago. They have been
made sergeant rhaufeurs. Letters have
been received. stating that they are
sleeping in tents and are well and hap
~. Here's wishing them luck ana safe
and soon return
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-10
SELECTED FOR ARMY.
Al Henry Ennis Of Cabot Chosen By
Washington County Board.

The Washington county exemption
board has certified Al Henry Ennis Of
Cabot 10 the district hoard a. an sc-
cepted man for the national army.
The board certified the following men
to-day Frsncisco Frauzi. Barre. Allhide
Pacstti.' Barre, and Joseph p. Bosisy,
WetssterViiie
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-10

Petrograd, Sept. l0.-Premier keren'
sky has ordered General Korniloff, com
mander.in. chief of the Russian armies,
to resign in consequence of Korniloff's de-
mand for supreme power, General Klein
bovsky has been appointed commander.
in chief.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-10
AUTOMOBILE STOLEN.
With 1t the Thieves Took a Sleeping
Child.

Boston. Sept. 10 - Thieves stole a
touring car owned by Harry /. Dsvidsen
OF Dorchester last night, apparently IN
aware Of the fact that his four yesr-old
son vas asleep IN some wraps on the
hack seat Mr.. and Mrs. Davidson Rad
iust returned from a long drive and hsd
entered their home. leaving the chiid "a
tire car fer = fcw minutes.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-10
OPEN OCTOBER /.
City School Plans Announced By Supt
White

Supt C. II White Of the city school
announced, after a conference with other
officials to-day. that all the school will
open for the fall term on Monday, oc-
tober l.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-10
NEWPORT MAN KILLED.
G. B. Lockthsrt Included in Canadian
Casualty List.

Ottawa, Ont sept lo-The Canadian
casually list Issued last night contained
the name Of q. r. Iackshzrt of Newport.
Vt who Is presumed 10 have died.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-10
PRISON RIOTS.
Convict Shot ad Three Guards Stabbed
at Joliet.

Joliet. H.. Sept. l0-A riot occurred
in the state prison here to-day during
which one convict was shot and three
guards were stabbed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-10
Has Been Declared by Pre-
mier Kerensky to
Exist
.KORNILOFF DEPRIVED
OF HIS COMMAND
In Consequence of His De-
mand for Supreme
Power

Petrograd, Sept l0-Premier Keren-
sky has declared that a state of war ex-
lists in the town and district of Petro-
grad.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-26

Presbyterian church, left for Fincastlc,
Va, last Sunday, taking his family along.
They are expected to be back some time
in September.
Mrs. q. G. Freeman left for her old home,
Rogers, Ark, where she will visit her aged
parents. She expects TO be away for some
time.
Rev. j. c. Boyd, pastor of the Baptist
church at Gainesville. was in town the past
week. The local congregation is endeav-
oring to secure Mr.. Boyd'S services in the
local pulpit, which has been vacant for
some time.
Mrs. c.. b. Myers and little daughter
ed visit with her mother there.
Miss Mamie Mer Buck recently left for
her home in Los lndios to spend the sum
mer months, after a strenuous season of
the local public schools, of which she j.
the able superintendent.
Ii is expected that beginning tomorrow
the Sixteenth cavalry band will render
weekly concerts in the local park and ac-
cording to some of the military officials
concerts will be given on Thursdays also.
Hermann Fehr, junior member of the
BARRIERS supply firm of Bnrnham & Fehr
Of Austin, visited in town Sunday with his
brother-in-law j. George Birkmann.
Captain Hubbard, who has been at the
head of the local q~uartermaster's office.
was transferred TO Syracuse, n. u, and
left for that place Tuesday.
A meeting of the Chamber of Commerce
will be held Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock
in the Queen theatre, Ia which every per-
son j. invited and urged to attend.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-26
Stephens.

Governor Stephens.
Rev. Cole has been conducting 4 series
of services here for the last two weeks.
work is being carried on.
The Seniors entertained the Sopho-
mores and Juniors with 4 suiTragctte party
Saturday, May 10. at the home of Mrs.
M. +. Armstrong. The house was beau
Itifully decorated throughout with purple
and gold, which are the class coIors. Upon
entering, the guests were presented with
"a banner bearing the words, "Notes for
Women which they were requested u
wear. The young men were required to
thread a needle and the young ladies to
sharpen a pencil, at the end of which the
needle was used to hem an apron and the
pencil to draw a picture of a weapon on
soft pine. which was whitfield out. Miss
lrma Myers was awarded the first prize
for whiting and Miss Carrie Dawson. sec
|ond place. Mr.. Clifford Rowe was consid-
cred the best seamstress by the judges and
ming the apron, while Mr.. Edmondson re-
ceived the second honor. When the con-
test was completed the young ladies were
requested to write what number of shoe,
collar, hat and belt some young man wore,
and the young men were requested to de-
scribe some young lady present. Miss
Cleo Dawson was awarded first prize
among girls, which was a rubber dagger,
and Mr.. Clifford Rowe received first prize
among the boys, which was a rolling pin.
Dainty refreshments consisting Of purple
brick ice cream and gold cake were served.
The very nice entertainment entitled.
Jack in the Box" was given by the pupils
of the first. second and third grades ut the
school auditorium May p. The children
show rapid Improvement, which is a result
of excellent teaching.
Miss lrma Myers leaves Saturday for
her home in Florcsyille.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-26

her home Monday evening. Those who
participated were Misses Iva Becrman,
Mamie Timon, Annie Mary Sewcll, Messrs.
Horace Rice, Paul Ruckell and Marshall
Armstrong.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. Bull of San Antonio
are spending a few days in town visiting
their friends, Mr.. and Mrs. ii. j. Mention.
Messrs. Albert and Phil Schwartz ar
rived Thursday from Kansas City and Des
MONIES to which places they shipped 4
carload of mixed vegetables, realizing
81, 1882 from it.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cage left yesterday for
San Antonio, where they expect to spend
a week.
Mr.. b. +. Phelps left for Austin We'd
nesday on a business trip.
Miss Vida Scott left for her home YES
tcrday in Floresville. Miss Scott j. one
of our school teachers in the local pub
lie schools.
There will be services in the local Meth
odist church tomorrow.
The merchants in own have made an
agreement among themselves to close their
shops promptly at Z p. N. Violation of
this rule will mean a $50 fine. The two
American grocery stores agreed further
that they will sell for cash only i'm the fu-
ture, giving "a a cause the present high
prices for the goods and that they must
pay cash for the orders when same j. Civ
en-.
Mrs. j. l.. Cunningham Of San Antonio
l. visiting her husband who is manager of
the ice cream department of the local ice
company.
Conrad Schroeder left for his home
state, Illinois, last Sunday, accompanied
by Mrs. Schroeder and their child. The
Schrocders have been living in Mercedes
the past six years. They expected to re-
turn mex month.
Local military circles are being given
a lively shake-up. Major Brechemin, who
has been connected with the base hos
pital ut Llano Grande since it was estab-
lished, was transferred 10 San Antonio, to
city he went Friday. Lieutenant
Andrews of the signal corps was trans
ferred TO Mission and Captain Bristol was
to leave for Washington, ID. G.
Rev. j. o. Shelby, pastor of the local
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-26
MISSION.

MISSION, Tex, May 26.-Mrs. Herbert
Jeffries gave a dance in honor Of the Sen
iors Friday, May Is. Everyone reported
were Misses Carrie and Cleo Dawson, Ar
dis Robertson, Althea Wright, Lucille Bur
COON. Sarah Louise Bixler. Georgia Bax-
ter, Genevievc Franco, Mamie Drummond,
Junc Hunter, Mamie Rowe. Halle JeiTrics
and Lady Cary Armstrong; Messrs. Her
bert Brandt, Walter Evans, John Spill
man, DIN Rowe, Ray Ferguson, Henry
Richards, Clifford Rowe, Charlie Fielder.
Miller Armstrong, Cromwell Pitts and
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-26
u andD ownt the Lower Valley
what the People are Doing-Where They are Going
AS Told by The HeroId's Corps Of Correspondents

the past week, left Thursday for Houston
to visit friends before returning home.
Mrs. Emily Dickson left Friday for her
home near Waco, Texas.
Miss Jewel Barron left Wednesday for
Huntsville, Tex, where she will attend the
Normal school.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. q. b. Morrison left
Thursday for San Antonio, where they will
visit relatives.
Mrs. Ross Reed and children, Ruth and
Robert, Misses Mary Cowgirl and Ethel
Johnson were visitors in Brownsville
Thursday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-26

There II more Catarrh In this section
or the country han all other diseases
put together. and for years II was sup
posed to be incurable. Doctors prescribed
local remedies. and by constantly failing
20 cure with local treatment. pronounced
II incurable. Catarrh Is a local disease.
greatly influenced by constitutional con-
ditions and therefore requires constitu-
tional treatment. Halls Catarrh Aedi-
cine. manufactured by +. J. Cheney &
Co. Toledo. Ohio. Is a constitutional
remedy. Is taken internally and acts
thru the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces
OF the System. One Hundred Dollars re-
ward Is offered for any case that Halls
Cafa-rh Medicine fails to cure. Send for
circulars and testimonials.
r. J. CHENEY * CO. Toledo. Ohio.
Sold by 1sc.
Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-26

Sold In Brownsville and recommended as
he worlds best remedy, by W. G. Whitman
and The Eagle Pharmacy.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-26
How the Motor Truck Contributes to Patriotic Efficiency

24,00O.0G0 horses consume the food pro-
duced on 10 million acres Of land-land that
is capable of supporting 40. 0O0. 900 human be-
ings. The great war will be won or lost by
our food supply and Harry Wilkin Perry, in
this number Of THE DIGEST, shows how the
use of the motor-truck will divert an enor-
NOUS food-supply into channels where it will
be most effective.