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Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-06-09
SEIZURE ITEMS.

JOnn Junker, all OlQ-tliffe resident OF
this place, is laid up at his place just
east OF town, with complication of
disorders His condition is serious.
w. f. Smith, of the Rio Grande
Cal, on business connected with his
Grub Stake mine, is in Santa Rosa,
mining property.
DR.. F. II. Baker, State Veterinarian
has been here this week vaccinatoing
government stock for protection
against anthrax. He left for his home
in Gardnerville Tuesday afternoon.
Miss Marie Lawshe and her little
niece, Joanna, have returned to their
home in Glendale, Cal. after months
visit with Miss Lawshe's brother, IL.
D. Lawshe. Indian agent at this place.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. ]. Haug, OF the
Yerington Mountain coppere mi n
spent few days in Schurz the latter
part of last week and the first part
of this. They returned to the mine
Monday.
Schurzitessare very much interested
in the condition of the road between
this place and Yerington. The rains
If a week ago put the road out OF
condition for auto travel for several
laws. This worked something of a
hardship upon the SchIrz people de
iring to do business in Yerington
4 would be of great advantage TO the
metropolis OF Mason Valley if this
-oad could be put in first-class shape
md kept so. The drive from here to
Yerington would be pleasurable indeed
md the latter place would reap quite
n profit from the business thus
brought to that place.
Memorial Day was celebrated at
S'churz on Thursday, May 81. On that
occasion the Indian Mission was hon
bred with the presence OF party oil
eading men OF the Methodist Episco-
)dl SHuTSli. Inc po''y eohoiStSu VI
Bishop A. w. Leonard, DID,; Z. l..
Mills, DID,, frontier secretary OF the
home mission board H. c. Gibson
ID. secretary OF the Southern Cali
ornia Sunday School Association
". w. Hollingshead DID, secretary
If apportionments: Carl M. Warner
Cal, district; A. F. Ragatz, DID,
representing the American Bible So
.iety. and +. A. Palmer. Id, super
ntendent of Nevada Mission. Elk
.rcises were held in the forenoon in
he mission chapel, and consisted OF
longs and recitations by the Indian
hildren. and addresses by the men,
,ers OF the party and Captain Dave
Numana, of Pyramid Lake, the chief
Of all the Piutes About three hun
1red Indians were present. great
quantity of flowers had been sent
by friends in California, and after
the services were given to the
Indians, caCn one Receiving iD-
.ra handful. All then went to the
cemetery. where the flowers were
placed on the graves. making beau
| ifu sight amid the dull coloring OF
the desert. The body of Edward
| John, an Indian who had been buried
at Wellington. had been brought to
| Schurz for rcinterment. The funeral
| exercises were conducted by Bishop
| Lenard. assisted by DR.. Palmer and
| the missionary in charge OF Schnrz
Mission. The Bishop and his party
| left on the afternoon train for Fallon
having received impressions which
| gave them an entirely new light On
the Indian situation. The visit will
no doubt be of great benefit to the
mission work. not only at Schurz. but
at all points where the church is en-
| gagged in Indian work.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-06-09

County Assessor Miles OF White
Pine County has received from the
Nevada Consolidated Copper Compan,
check for $43.l46.33 in payment OF
the company's bullion tax for the frs.
quarter OF 1917. This is thought tc
be the largest single check ever re.
ceived by White Pine County as rev
enue from taxes. The net revenue OF
the company for the quarter was not
as large as the previous quarter. but
the tax rate was higber-Goldisld
Tribune.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-06-09

a report recently came from Gard
nerville that rancher there has Al
,ons OF wheat stored in the vale,
which he refuses to sell to the mll
md which he intends to hold for high
n prices. From other parts ads,
come reports of small dealers who ar
boarding foodstuffs in anticipation o
higher prices.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-06-09

A deal has been closed in Tonopal
whereby the property of the Jefferson
Gold and Silver Mining Company
Jefferson Canyon. Nye County. ha'
been taken over by John H. Miller
John Adams. Jesse Knight and II
Lester Mangum for consideration O
over 100000 protected by bond ant
lease with an option on stock suf1icien'
to control the company-Mining Rec
ord.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-06-09

The Yeringtn City Band CAV,
its first open-air concert last Mon
day evening. The concert consisted
OF patriotic airs, mingled with goot
old Southern melodies and overture
seldom heard in our community. Il
all, the program was credit to tn,
band and one which the people ap
preciated These concerts Will b,
given each Monday evening during
the summer.
One noticeable feature of the banG
concert was the good social spirit
which prevailed among the gathering
good crowd was in attendance, ant
he throng chatted back and fort
between the music and the cheerin.
for the patriotic airs. The band cal
10 much good for the community,
no other way than by bringing tn,
people together for a few minutes
social mingling. Especially in thes,
war times the national airs floatin.
IN the summer breezes will do mucl
o keep our patriotism alive.
While the band can do much 10
he community, the community ca
10 much for the band in the way o
airport both morally and financially
Nhi.e the band must have financia
upport. the moral support OF tn
community is as necessary to the sue
SIS OF tie organization Let's boos
lie boys little and encourage then
along in their work. We all enjo,
he music and appreciate the bene
hcial results of few minutes spen
under the influence of fife and drum.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-06-09
LOST.

Four horses, a two-year-old, unbrand-
ed, yearling, unbranded, big bay
mare, branded with circle J, and an
old bay gelding. A reward of S5C
is offered for their return to Andrew
Drake, Pioneer Stable, Yerington
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-06-09

expend in the markets of the United
States at least $5,000,000,000 for sup
plies and materials. In addition to
this our own government must expend
from two to four billions of dollar
in materials and supplies for training
a large army and for carrying on the
army and navy and the civil establish
ments of the government
Business will not be hurt by thes,
expenditures but will profit by them
so that we may free our minds iron
uncertainty and go ahead in our en-
terprises with every hope of success.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-06-09

The Nevada Railroad Commission
has forwarded to the Interstate Com
merce Commission a strong protes
against the proposed advance o
freight rates.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-06-09

The Western Pacific Railroad Co
through its colonization department
will undertake the reclamation OF ario
lands in California and Nevada. Wa.
ter for the land will be secured b,
pumping.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-06-09

The repairing work at Sandmann's
IS going full blast. advt.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-28
BRADSTREETS VERMONT
WEEKLY TRADE REPORT

Bradstreets Burlington Office reports
certain machine manufacturing plants
are considering advisability of employ
ing female labor owing to difficulty in
obtaining male employees. One overall
factory is working on a government order
and another industry has secured a large
order for the manufacture of explosive
shells. A gummed tape factory moved
into new quarters the past week, having
completed the work of erecting a new
factory. Volume Of business in this line
is larger than for the corresponding period
Of a year ago and demand Is heavy,
while machine manufacturers report in
most instances no apparent falling off in
demand and plants taxed to the produce
tive limit. In one instance II is noted
new business is not coming in as fast
as 1t was a short time ago. The situation
regarding deliveries has caused receiv-
ables to accumulate and borrowing to
have been forced This Is given as one
cause of slow collections. Collections as
| a whole. however. are classed as fair.
Reports from Vermont department
OF United States customs show volume
of exports for the month Of May this
year exceeded those for the same month
Of year ago by little better than 81
per cent. Owing to continued cool
weather summer tourist business has not
developed, but reports indicate bookings
have been large and as the period is
early 1t IL expected the next two weeks
will show greater activity. Warmer
weather has livened retail trade in sea.
sonable merchandise. From the agricul.
tural sections reports Of wet lands, re-
planting and of land still unfit for cul.
tivation owing to wet condition are re,
ceived. Corn Is behind what It general,
ID ut this season of the year
Two small failures affecting mercan
tile interests were reported for the week
June q. 1917.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-28
JUNE WEDDING.
Sergeant Harry Foster and Miss Floe-
ence SillOvvay Married.

ence SillOyvay Married.
The marriage of Florence Gertrude
silloway. daughter of Mrs. Agnes B.
Silloway of 112 Loomis street, and Harry
Foster. supply sergeant of Troop H,
Second cavalry. Fort Ethan Allen, took
place Saturday evening at eight o'clock
at the home Of the bride, the Rev. James
S. Braker performing the ceremony tn the
presence of a small gathering of relatives
and friends. The double ring service was
used. The room where the ceremony was
performed was decorated with evergreen
and red. white and blue. and the other
rooms with roses and syringas.
The bride wore a gown of white satin
with pearl trimming. Her veil of tulle was
fastened with pearl trimming. and she
carried shower bouquet Of white sweet
peas.
The bride was attended by her sister,
Miss Mildred Silloway, who wore a gown
Of embroidered white chiffon and carried
a bouquet of forget-me-nots. and pink
roses
The groom had Regimental Supply Ser
geant Joseph Burns of the newly formed
| 18th regiment of cavalry at the post AZ
| his best man.
Following the ceremony an informal
reception was held and refreshments were
served. The bride was graduated from the
Burlington high school last Friday. the
day before her wedding. The groom,
whose home is in Detroit. Mich. has been
in the army for six years, and has been
stationed at Fort Ethan Allen for three
years. Both haye many friends who Will
| extend hearty congratulations.
| Charles Brtel of Montpelier. an uficle
of the bride. and Mrs. Birtel attended
! the wedding.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-28

Ter. Lillian Udena Miller, Sadie Miller,
Katheryn Delcinia Mcneil, Henry Hall
Mcneil, Mary Ursula Moran, Edward
Earl Morgan. William Henry Morrison,
Howard Frank Morse. arthur Joseph
Murphy. Paul Thomas Newton, Lillian
Mary O'Brien, Raymond Charles Oviatt,
'Alson Leslie Parker. Dorothy Lawrence
Parker, John Popp Patchen, Robert
Fleming Patrick. Mary Eva Pattee,
Myrtle Elizabeth Peace. Lena Freda Per-
Gilman, Lawrence Lewis Poirier, Barbara
Marie Polworth. Ruth Mae Porter, Agnes
Annie Powell, Ruth Redmond Presley,
Milford George Price. Charles Daniel Pro-
vost, Mary Louise burlington, Charles
Luther Purinton. Barton Nathan Reissig,
Lucy Augusta Rich, Edward Cardwell
Roberts, Hyman Rosen, Hazel Mary
Ross, Hymen Rothman, Louis Rothman,
Isadore Samuel Samelson. Anna Sander
son. Hazel Mary Schafer. Grace Estella
Shepard. Ethel Mary Sherman. Clayton
Raymond Steady. Beatrice Ethel st.
Peter. 'Clarke Day Taylor, Ruth Lulu
Thurber. Kenneth Pease Tilley, Eva Ma
rie Trombly, Bertram Alberta Warren.
Lila Mae Whittimore, John Henry Will
son.
working at the Plattsburgh training
camp.
working on farm.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-28
TO HOSPITAL AND JAIL
City Electricians Come to Grief
in Auto Truck.
Car Turns Turtle on Malletts Bay Road
James Mccarthy in Hospital
Harry Brown Out on bail.

James Mccarthy Of SO Lafountain street
is at the Mary Fletcher hospital with
severe injuries to his head, and Harry
r. Brown of rs Monroe street is under
episode Monday afternoon. which re-
$50 bail, as the result of an automobile
suited in the Ford delivery truck Of the
city electric light department being towed
back to Burlington from the Malletts
Bay road in badly damaged condition.
Both men are electricians in the employ
of the city electric light department.
Mccarthy had been sent out by Super
intendent Walter Bedding of the light de-
partment with the Ford truck about
four o'clock Monday afternoon to dc
some work. Brown had been sent out
earlier in the afternoon to do some work
and had not reported back at the office
Just where the men met is not known
but they both appeared at Browns home
shortly after four o'clock and told Mrs
Brown that they were not yet through
for the day.
The accident occurred on the Malletts
Bay road near the schoohouse. Accord.
ing to Brown. he was asleep on the fiool
of the truck, and was only awakened
when it turned turtle, fiinglng him out
Mccarthy. who was driving. was pinned
underneath the car and sustained severe
injuries to his head. Charles E. Spauld
ing, whose home is the nearest at hand
summoned the police ambulance. which
took Mccarthy in an unconscious condi
ton to the Mary Fletcher hospital. He
rallied later in the evening. but was not ir
a condition to make any statement.
Brown was at first lodged in the count,
Jail, as he was alleged to have been in
toxicated. He was released on $50 bal
later in the evening and will appear II
city court Friday. McCarthy's injuries
although painful, are not thought to b.
serious.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-28
B. H. s. CLASS DAY.
Interesting Exercises Held In Assembly
Hall Thursday Evening.

There was scarcely standing room in
the assembly hall of the high school
building Thursday night when the class
day exercises began with a procession
of the seniors into the hall to the
strains Of The Debutante" by the
school orchestra
The class president, John E. Nash.
said in his address. in part: Loyalty in
school consists not only in doing we'll
in studies but also in taking a part in
school activities, which consists Of ath.
letics and literary work" He spoke Of
the loyalty which a citizen should have
as such in taking a lively interest In
the general upkeep of the city. and con-
cluded with a short discussion Of the
loyalty which should be shown by the
students in the present war, mention.
ing the boys who had already gone
into the service from the high school
Miss Elizabeth K. Clark gave the
class history. She spoke Of the diff.
culties of freshmen when starting in
high school. enumerated the adven.
lures of the first two years. referred
to the changes that had been made xin
the school faculty and of the promt.
hence of the senior class in athletics.
including the winning of the recent
track meet by the class OF 1877. She
also mentioned the number Of boySof
the class who have gone to Plattsburgh
and of others who have Joined in the
naval reserve.
The class poem was composed and
delivered by Chester NJ. Way. 1t was
a notable production for a school bog
and he deserves communication.
Following music by the orchestra the
class grafton was given by Henry r.
Loomis. His subject was General
Joffre and His Work in France" TbA
| speaker gave an epitomy Of Joffre's life.
| saying that he specialized in engineer
ing and after a long struggle was made
| chief of his staff. He was not a, very
talkative man, but was very sincere. He
made his way by hard work and any
ambitious youth who came to him seek.
ing the quick road to success was adj
vised to follow the same path. He-was
| greatly respected by his men and it Is
| said that he has never lost a night
sleep on any account.
The class prophecy given by Dorothy
w. Palmer was humorous sketch and
concerned the future careers of the grad
uating class. Following an explanation
| of her foundation for the prophecy, she
| gave a summary of the students and their
occupations. 1t contained many inter-
esting predictions concerning her class.
mates which caused much merriment
among the audience. The program was
brought to a close by the singing Of
"Amici" by the whole student body.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-28

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-28
MORE POLIOMYELITIS.
One Case Discovered in Waitsneld and
Two In Montpelier.

Three new cases of poliomyelitis and
the arrival of hot weather are causing
grave apprehension on the part of the
State board of health members. The new
cases which were reported Thursday are
those of a -year-old girl in Waits.
field. and two cases, both of children, in
Montpelier. Two cases had previously
been reported in each of these towns. The
total number Of cases in the State is now
nine, and they are confined to Waitsneld.
Barre and Montpelier.
Motion picture theatre owners In Mont
pelicr have been ordered to exclude chill
dren under l6 years of age from their
theatres. All public assemblages have been
forbidden in Waitsfcld and Barre. In two
of the cases, all of which are strictly
quarantined, DIR. T.. Taylor has adminis-
tered the human serum, which is one Of
the treatments for the disease.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-28
MONDAYS WEDDINGS.
Two Morning Ceremonies Performed nj
st. JOseph's Church.


The wedding of Miss Florence Perras.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Alphonse
Perras of 8S Maple street. and Archie E.
MCGOWAN, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Elton c.
MCGOWAN of AS North Winooski avenue.
took place Monday morning at eight
o'clock at st. Joseph's Church, the Rev. J.
A. Lacouture performing the ceremony.
The couple were rendered a wedding
breakfast at the home Of the brides
parents, following the ceremony. about 70
of their friends and relatives being
present The house was decorated with n
profusion of red and white roses, and
one OF the rooms was filled with gifts of
silver, linen and cut glass that were sent
the bride. The latter, who for the past six
years has been employed at the local ex.
change of the New England Telephone
company. is a graduate. in the class OF
1910, of the Nazareth school. At the we'd
ding she wore gown of white crepe de
chine and carried a bridal bouquet of
white roses. She was attended by Miss
Ethel Allen. The groom, who has been
employed by the city light department for
the past three years. was attended by
Frank Lavery.
The bride and groom were accompanied
| to the 11:15 train. where the company
enliyened the UEion station with tin horns
and bells. AS the couple stepped on the
train they were heavily showered with
rice and confetti. Among those from out
of town who attended the wedding were
Mr.. and Mrs. II. J. Wilson Of Barre and
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Edmond of Orleans
After a two weeks wedding trip to
New York city Mr.. and Mrs. MCGOWAN
will make their home in this city.
Miss Edwidge Huard of 10 North Cham.
plain street and. George Begin Of
Crowley street were Joined In wedlock al
six o'clock Monday morning by Mon
signor ]. NJ. Cloarec Mt st. Joseph:
Church n,the presence Of small gather
ing of relatives and friends. Mr.. and Mrs
Begin then left on a short wedding trip
following which they will be at home OF
Front street.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-28
Central Vermont Ry.

June -. 1917.


June -, 1917.
ak. m, daily for Montreal and
Chicago.
7.l6-a. m. except Sunday for Bos.
ton and Springfield. Broiler
~ ounet parlor car from Bur.
,r llngton without change due
e,S; Boston ASS p. m.
a s0E 4 m. except Sunday for o.
s-s~ Jofnsbury and Portland
1():05-a. m, except Sunday for st.
Adams and Richford.
/. 10 .06-A m. Sunday only for St Al.
bans
11.nS =. M. daily for Boston and
New York; tor New Londol
week days only. Through
parlor car coaches. and dining
car Essex Jet. to Boston and
through coach and parlor car
Essex Jet. to New York.
"a 4 .0E-A m. Sunday only. Cor 81. ~.
- - bans.
l:lS-p M. except Sunday for St
CO., Adams.
4. 4 IA ,. m. except Sunday for St
~ JohnsbuSy.
II IN .. M. except Sundsy for 81
! X AlhGis. Rouses Point. nRdens.
burg. Richford and Montreal
Also for Montpelier and Barre
AK. y. daily for Montreal IN,
Chicaoo. Standard slssps
daily from Montreal IN,
Tourist sleeping cars from Us
sex Jct. NendsyA wednesday
fssr end Fridays 70 Chicago. with
~. cut changs.
1sIE ,. M sunday only. for Wait
River Junotjon.
III "a p n. daily. through slespin
(, M car from Burlington to Bosto
.uy placed for occupancy 1T 90
II :.5 p. m. Sleeping car from Ia
\ Nv sex Jet. 10 Springfield.
- = 0ULvBns TICKET AoUUTs
W.. TsasOAane ~.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-28
WE'D IN ENOSBURG.
Elwafd H. Read and Miss Joanna Crof
Married at Brides Home.

Edward H. Read and Miss Joanna Croft
Married at Brides Home.
A worry pretty wedding took place at
4h4 home Of Mr.. and Mrs. A. ]. Croft
Enosburg Falls at noon Saturday
men their daughter. Joanna Dow, was
United in marriage with Edward H. Read
Of this city. The ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev. w. e. Douglas on d
carpet Of evergreen before a railing of
evergreen and pink roses with back
ground Of American flags. The double
ring service was used. The bride was
dressed in white wolfe. trimmed with filet
lace and carried pink roses The we'd
ding breakfast was served in the dining
room, which was decorated with yellow
lilies. Owing to the recent death Of the
groom's father only the immediate fami-
lies were present. The happy couple
lsft by automobile for parts unknown.
They will be at home after August at
- South Union street. in this city.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-28
STOPPED HIS BACKACHE.

George Lawrence, railroad fireman, Kit
trell Miss, writes: Il used three bot
ties of Foley Kidney Pills when was
so sick hardly could stay on the engine.
and they cured me. My back ached all
the time: kidneys acted sluggish; dull
headache; felt sleepy all the time; ner-
vous: had to rise many times each night
Medical Hall. J. w. O'Sullivan. 30 Church
street. (Adv.)
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-28
STRUCK BY AUTOMOBILE.
Miss Agnes Wheeler OF Children's HOm
Injured ON Shelburnc Road.

Injured ON Shelburne Road.
Injuries to her head. one hip and a
hand. were received about $3.50 o'clock
THURSDAY night BY Miss Agnes Wheeler
a nurse Il. the Home for Destitute
Children on the Shelburne road. when
she was struck by an Empire touring
car. owned and driven by William
Fcnwick of Shelburne. as she was
walking near the Home. Miss Wheel
er was assisted to the Home. where
she was attended by DR.. r. ID. Adams.
The accident occurred on the bridge
above Potash brook. Mr.. Fenwick,
who was coming to Burlington. claims
that he did not see Miss Wheeler. who
was walking In the same direction
that the automobile was travelling. un-
til too late to avoid striking her. The
headlights Of an automobile which
was travelling towards Shelburne and
which reached the bridge Just as Mr..
Fenwick's car arrived there. may have
added to the troubles Of the driver
Of the latter car.