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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-03-01
NORTH DORSET

William Carlisle Of Gassetts, VT,
was q guest Of his son, +. II. Carlisle,
over the Weekend.
John Tilt is moving to George Sex
toms tenement house in East Dorset,
and will work for Mr.. Sexton.
Mrs. Napoleon Rivct and four chill
drcn of Dandy, spent the week end
with her mother, Mrs. Eta Brison.
George Aldous of Granville, N. Y,
and ]. II. Herrick of Dandy Corners,
we're buying cattle in town recently.
Mrs. Edward Fleming and two chill
dren of West Rutland, were recent
guests Of her parents, Mr. and Mrs
Barnard Cooney,
f. II. Carlisle, section boss on the
railroad for a couple of years, was
married very quietly Saturday even
ing, Feb. Oath, by the Rev. p. A.
Bradford. Mrs. Olive Willard of Pat
terson, N. Y. was the bride.
Charles Peck, who has been living
on the Rogers farm, il moving onto
the Curtis farm here, and Charles
Lane, who has been living on the Cur
It's farm for a number OF years, is
moving to the Colomb place which he
recently purchased.
About 80 Of the relatives and
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-03-01
Not 0nldOne

The editor of lively little Journal
in Iowa was much annoyed by the Gus
tom of a rival editor who was forever
stopping the press" in order to insert
piece of late news. 1t seems that
scarcely day passed that The rival
did not state. 1--WE stop the press TO
announce that someone had died,
been born, lost money, been arrested,
etc. This sort Of thing finally got On
the nerves Of the editor first mention
cd, SO he inserted on the first page oi
his sheet one day the following: We
stop the press to announce that there
is 10 news Of sufficient Importance 70
justify US in stopping the press. Gid
dap. Philadelphia Star
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-03-01
Avoid Conceit

Mrs. Peascley's young hopeful had
carried off the primary prize, and the
other mothers were crowding around
to congratulate her with the best
grace they could summon. But don't
let it make him concoited, dear" adj
monished one experienced parent. "oh,
no, indeed" futtered Mrs. Peaseley,
81 always tell him it's not because he's
so bright that he wins, but because the
other children are so dull. Every
body's Magazine.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-03-01

from the sleeper running from Mon
trcal 10 New York late Saturday
night. The men were taken into the
Office ~ Harry Smith, deputy collector
81 customs in charge az Alburg. where
they were searched by him. Mr. Smith
and Inspector Herbert Rice. Among
his effects Mclllonous was found e
have five pounds of crude opium and
six dozen bottles Of heroin, each bottle
containing 200 tablets, in all about
AGO of the tablets Nicholas also
had six dozen bottles Of the hcroin
tablets and a half ounce Of morphine.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-03-01
A Daniel Come to Judgment

A toy poodle convicted the woman
accused of stealing him when she was
tried recently in a Philadelphia court
Mrs. Rose Daroff, who said she had
owned the dog since he was puppy,
and Mrs. Levin, whom she charged
with the theft, were seated in the
court room while the dog was let out
on the floor. Here, Jess" called Mrs.
Daroff, and the poodle jumped into her
lap. "Hcrc, Puppo" pleaded Mrs
Levin, but she was ignored. The
Judge Immediately pronounced her
guilty.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-03-01
JOKES
Aging Baby

Ono day two gentlemen called. One
talked with the older people, while The
other talked with the three children.
How old are YOU" he asked the
eldest. "Four," came the correct
rcply. "And how old is this little
girl ?" "Two,' again correct. And
how old is the baby" 4 puzzled
frown rested on four ycar-old's face u
moment, then disappeared as she said
earnestly, ooh, we haven't aged him
yet"
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-03-01

Fire which originated in large cat
tlebarn in Brattletoro, destroyed the
barn and the large three story house
adjoining, owned by Elmer L. Convey.
Twelve cows and two horses were res
cued, but six pigs were burned. All of
the furniture was removed from the
house which was occupied by the fam
lies Of Mr.. Convey, p. F. Dillbach and
Fred d. Weatherhead. Mr.. Convey car
ried $4,000 insurance and Mr.. Wealth
erhead $3.50.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-03-01

The second annual winter sports
carnival held in Woodstock Thursday
under tho auspices Of the Woodstock
Inn and the Woodstock Business Mems
Association drew about 500 spectators.
The events were held on the grounds Of
the Woodstock country Club. The
most thrilling Of the sports was the
somersault ski jump by j. p. Carleton,
of Hanover, n. H., who made three at
tcmpts before he succeeded in making
the turn. The New England ski jump
record was broken both by Fred H,
Harris, Of Brattleboro and Hanover
and by Mr.. Carleton. The formers
mark was 100 feet and six inches and
the latter's 80 feet.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-03-01

Friends of DR.. George Watt, form
crly Of Barre and graduate of the
class of 1909 Spaulding high school,
and now of Detroit, Mich, will be in
terested TO learn of his departure for
England with the Harvard surgical
unit which will go to France, where
they are to work somewhere along the
battle lines in dressing the wounds of
soldiers in the Red Cross hospitals.
DR.. Watt, who entered Michigan al
ter his graduation from Spaulding,
completed his course there and grad
uated from the medical department Of
Harvard last June. During the past
six months he has been in the service
Of the Massachusetts General Hospi-
tai. The corps Of surgeons which he
has joined, left Boston Tuesday for
Montreal and from there the party
sails for England where they will re-
main a few days in making final prep
aratious for joining the surgeons at
The front
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-03-01

For the first time ON record a trip
has been made across Lake Champlain
in an automobile on the ice. This feat
was successfully accomplished by
Ralph Stafford, Lyndo G. Kiley, and
Walter Laramie, Of Essex, N. y, who
negotiated the distance Of ii miles
from Essex to Burlington in about
three quarters of an hour. 1t was an
experiment that will probably result IN
many more trips Of the kind. Mr..
Stafford and his associates had to
break out their own road, that is, they
came across without regard to the
route which runs from Charlottee to
the other side of the lake and over
which teams run daily. The three men
arrived in Burlington early in the at
ternoon and made the return trip be-
fore night. 1t was all done in in a
four passenger car. The men stated
that the going was fine, there being
enough snow to travel without sliding
or slipping. The cracks which were
encountered on the trip were success
fully overcome by running at full
speed and jumping them. This rather
hazardous experience was gone
through several times, but each time
the sturdy motor car did it.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-03-01
A War Problem

Mgybcf "Slppose Ronopartc com
mardcd the armies Of France now
what would he do 2"
Sapley II have no i3cah. In TACT
/ hawdly know what would do my
scf. Judge
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-03-01

Mrs xavier ! hcnr that Che boy
next door took hiy fathers ppr to
bow bubbles with ard Is quite sick
Mrs Bluudtrby Yes, pcor little
man, The doctor says is case Of
rugAtno poisipinr Boston Tran
script
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-03-01

Peter II. Brousscau, who died Feb.
22nd at his home in Rutland of pneu-
monia, had been overseer of the poor
in that city for II years up to two
years ago when be gave up the office.
He was "a years old. For 40 years he
worked as a moulder. A son, George
T.. Brousseau, is also i'll with pneu-
monia.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-03-01

Miss Madeline Ilodsaun. l3-ycar-old
daughter q Dr.. and Mira ". G. Holds,
don q Rutland feIi Friday while ski
Inc n tuch a way thnt a small stick
was driven through the middle drum
81 one ear. /, Is rot thought there
will be- any serious results
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-03-01

Mr. and Mrs. Fred c. Winncwisser
Of Bellows Fails, haye received . wire
less message from their daughter
Miss Marjorie Winncwisser, that she
Is still in Berlin, Germany, and plans
10 remain there, continuing her mus
ical studies, They had supposed her
on the way home.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-03-01

Charles c. Chayer Of Lyndon, who
graduates in June from Bates College,
has accepted a call to the pastorate Of
the Free Baptist Church Of Lewiston,
Nc, whose pastor. Rev. S. A. Blaisdell
died last Sunday, just a week from the
time he rendered his resignation on
account Of III health.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-03-01
Getting Hardened Now

There was once a dear girl named
Maria,
Who griever that skirts kept rising
higher.
at is plain" she declared,
"That Dame Fashion has dared
What Of yore would have made folks
expire"
Richmond Times Dispatch.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-03-01

A lazy liver leads TO chronic dys-
pcpsia and constipation, weakcns the
whole system Doan's Pcguets t25c
per box act mildly on the liver and
bowels. At all drug stores. adv
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-03-01

"What beautiful teeth Mrs. Blank
has
"You fattor ne,
"Oh, pardon; you arc her husband.
mo; her dentist ~ Boston Fran
script.
To feel strong, have good appetite
and digestion, sleep soundly and enjoy
life, use Burdock Blood Bitters, the
family system tonic. Price, $i.OO. adv
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-03-01

Eugene r. Chase, formerly of Rut-
land, but lately of Foxboro, Mass, was
killed there recently while taking his
sons place as gate-tender at cross
ing. An express train had just passed
and as Mr.. Chase started TO cross the
tracks freight backed upon him and
instantly killed him.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-03-01

Mortified residents are said to be
determined that the town shall have
another hotel to replace the one burn
cd recently. Al recent meeting Of
business men a committee was APP
pointd to fix date for mass meet
ing at which time the matter could
be discussed and plans made. March
7th is the tentative date.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-03-01

Frank J. Whitney has died in San
Francisco, Cal, where he had gone in
search of health, which had been fail
ing for three years. He was born in
Boston, Dec. %, 1856, the Oldest son
Of John and Olive (Springer) Whit
ney. His boyhood was passed in Yer
mont. He early displayed artistic
ability and at the age Of II connected
himself with l.. Prang Co., art pub-
fishers in Boston. He served an APP
premiership in their art department
and worked his way up to chrome
photo TYPOGRAPHY, in which he attain
ed a materly proficiency that was I'M
usual. Mr.. Whitney also filed inn
portant positions with the Forbes Lith-
ograph Manufacturing Co Of Boston
the Providence Autograph Co., IN
Providence, and the Kottcreinus Co. in
Philadelphia. In 1870 he married Miss
Aura Robinson. Besides his wife, he
is survived by daughter, Mrs. Nadine
Foss, and two brothers, Fred Whitney
and George Whitney.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-03-01

A relapse fer Michael Howe, tn
bridge diver, who was found on the icy
breast Of what is known as Jail
branch Barre, has kept him out Of the
clutches Of the law. Arrangement
for OBTAINING the man. who fell from
the railroad trcstlc, on an intoXication
charge, have been made.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-03-01
STATE NEWS

Forty suuw shoe enthusiasts from
Burlington, climbed 20 the top 81
Mount Mansfield. Feb G2rd
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-03-01

j. IA keadrick ~ Fairfax. will leave
in a fcw days for France TO join The
American ambulance corps
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-03-01
PERU

Miss Ethel Ilcwcs is working for
Mrs. Zoa Wyman.
A. T.. Jones has been i'll the past
week with measles.
Harley Turner is spending some
time with his sister, Mrs. Ina Cross
man.
The town reports are out The total
indebtedness last year was $3,475.36;
the total indebtedness this year is
$2.392SG, making a reduction the past
year Of Sl,o82.50.
Charles Crossman and wife Of Man
chester Depot, and Ed Crossman and
wife of South Londoderry, were called
here last week by the death Of their
brother, Fred Crossman.
+. c. Simonds and Harry West have
been appointed by the Governor az
justices Of the peace to fill vacancies
caused by the designations of Fred
Wolcott and Wells Dickinson.
Frederick Il. Crossman
Frederick X. Crossman, one of our
best known citizens, died on Monday
afternoon, Feb. 18th, after about two
weeks illness from pleurisy and grip.
He was recovering from the first at
tack when taken with a relapse on
Friday night from which he never re-
covered.
Mr.. Crossman was man of sterling
worth, honest, useful in many ways to
the community, always ready to help
any worthy cause in any way possible
with time, work or money. He could
always be depended upon to do his
duty to the very best of his ability, no
matter where or what that duty might
lie. His influence was always on the
side of right and his place in the town
can never be quite filled.
He was born in Rupert, Dec. 20, 1860
but came to Peru with his parents,
Newton and Harriet (Danforth)
Crossman, when about four years old
They lived for many years on the farm
now owned by G. l.. Richardson and
known by the older people as the
Barnard place, but to younger ones as
the Crossman place. After his moth
er's death, he cared for the house as
carefully and for his father as tenderly
as a woman until his death in 1890
after which the farm was sold. h
1892 he bought the farm near the vii.
are where he died, which is testimony
ITSELF 10 Mr.. Cheeseman's ability, being
tic most orderly and we'll cared for
place in the vicinity. The same year
he married Ina G. Turner Of Land
grove, and together they made their
farm home a model one, good cheer
| hospitality and kindness to all coulc
always be found there.
He has held many responsible tow
Offices, the duties Of which he perform,
ed with the same carofulness he exer.
cised in his own business aairs. Ht
was elected to the General Assembly
from here in 1908 and was selectmar
at the time of his death, which office
he had held for years. He leaves his
wife, two brothers, Charles of Man
chester Depot, and Ed. Of South Lon
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-03-01

William Sadd of Marlsboro, met
with peculiar accident few days
ago while working in his woodshed.
The roof, which was old and rotten,
fell in, striking Mr., Sadd on the head,
cutting him badly about the face and
nose and making a long cash on top
of his head.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-03-01

A young man named Warden, II
years old, employed in the Hall g.
Richter mill in Guildhall, was badly
injured recently when his clothing
caught on a set screw and he was
whirled several times around the
shaft. One leg and one knee were
broken and he was otherwise badly
bruised He is not expected TO live.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-03-01

Mrs William Dunn Of Stamford,
drank a cup Of washing soda through
mistake a few days ago, severely
burning her throat and mouth.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-03-01

a shooting accident in which four
year-old boy lost his life occurred at
Derby, four miles from Newport, re-
Gently. Alfred, young son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Raymond Lord, was instantly
killed when a shot gun in the hands Of
NJ. Chantagne, a young man, was ae-
cidently discharged. Chantagne stat
ed later that he did not know the gun
was loaded. The little boy was on his
way TO the home of his grandfather,
Joseph Blay, a short distance away
and had stopped to play with a neigh
boris little girl. While they were at
play Chantagne returned from a hunt
ing trip and was handling his gun in a
careless manner when it was discharg-
ed. The charge struck the boy in the
forehead, blowing off the entire top of
his head. Young Chantagne is pros
trated with grief. An inquest was
held Saturday morning by Colby Stod-
dard states attorney for Orleans
county.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-03-01

The annual winter stock show at
the United States stock farm in Wey-
bridge will be held Friday, March 9th.
Prizes to the amount of 500 are of
fered.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-03-01

Capt. f. X. Rockwell, the veteran
captain Of the steamer Vermont, cee-
brated the S6th anniversary of his
birth Sunday. Captain Rockwell has
been on the lake for the past 73 years.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-03-01

Mr. and Mrs Charles S. Clogrion
celebrated thcir son wedding anniycr.
sary February 20.h u their home IN
Boston. Mr. Clogst0n was born IN
Oxford. y H.. nearly u years ago.
"a came 70 Vermont early in lie and
ia September. 1861, enlisted in III
Fourth Vermont Regiment, serving
four years February 20. 1861, he
married Ella g. Rice, who Is three
yoars his junior They have lived At
Lyndouyile and at Sutton, but for the
paset 30 years have been residents Of
Barton.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-03-01

A peculiar feature in connection
With tic circulation Of the books from
the Springfield public library has Just
been made public Tho circulation Of
childrn's books IN the last year has
b,cn ,539 non-0ction ard 6G1l hction
II Is thought that no other town IN the
state can equal this comparative
record Of non-6ction and fiction. Jas
s HARNESS has followed his usual
custom Of giving the library $4,000.
Thr store and stock Of goods Of
Charles {. Field, Of FcrrisbufE Cen
ter. together With the post-ot'4eo, an
un0ecupied tenement above, and an
ice. meat, and grain annex, were de-
stroyed by FIRE carly Sunday evening.
The loss could not be determined, but
insurance is carried. The origin Of
the blaze is not known. The fire WIS
discovered by Henry Dubuc between {
and o'clock He Immediately spread
the alarm, but there was no water pro-
tcction and no fire appliances Of any
kind with which TO fight the flames.
A strong southeast wind was blowing,
which carried the embers to the horse
sheds of the Congregational Church,
which were set on fire several times.
The FIRE fighters managed to extin-
guish the blaze each time. The town
house horse sheds back of the store
were torn down to prevent the fire
spreading.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-03-01

Suit has been brought by the Chat
fee Lumber Co. in Rutland count
court against Miss Margaret S. Sui
livan and Charles S. Ncurse, the com
pany seeking TO recover for the cost Of
rood- claimed TO have been delivered
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-03-01

and Which vert into the repairing q a
house in Rutland The amount named
Ii gl 900,
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-03-01

Twenty-cight years without CORE
spondence with his brothers and sis
tiers in the East, now fatherless and
motherless, Travelled all over the West,
now convalescing in hospital in the
state of Washington after six months
confinement following an eight years
fishing trip, is the story of George L..
Magoon, who left Magoons Point 80
years ago for the West and when last
heard from five years later was IN
North Dakota. He has broken his
long silence with letter to his broth
er. Alfred Magoon, in Newport. In
his letter, written from Couperville,
George tells of being confined to the
hospital from which he writes for six
months, previous to which he had been
on an eight years fishing trip. He
does not tell whether he was engaged
in whaling, sealing, or what manner
of trip that should have consumed so
long a time His letter dealt little
with himself for one who has been
silent so long, but was marked with
a desire on the writer's part to get
once more in touch with the old folks
at home. Since he has heard from
home both his father and mother have
died, having passed away about 10
years ago. He has another brother
and a sister living in New Hampshire.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-03-01

Walter lockwood, OF Bridport, aged
about 60 years, drove to Vergennes
recently TO accompany his daughter,
Miss Venice lockwood to Burlington,
where she was to undergo an opera
ton. Mr.. lockwood went up town to
transac, business and while on the
street he was stricken with shock Of
paralysis whihc affected his left side.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-03-01

John w. Vaughn, of Barre, mer-
chant, against whom involuntary
bankruptcy proceedings were begun
recently, has filed his schedule in the
Office in Rutland of Clerk +. S. Platt OF
the United State Court. His liabili
ties are Sl3,579.S2 and he has assets
of Sl7.l77.24. There are l24 creditors.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-03-01

Don A. wilkinson, who died Febru-
AIRY 2lst at the home Of his niece in
Clarendon Springs, built many marble
mills with his father and brother, both
In Vermont and many other states OF
the Union. Around 1850 his brother
George W., was known as the greatest
millwright and bridge builder in the
United States For many years d. A
Wilkinson was superintendent Of III
Finley Marble Co., in Center Rutland
For SO years he had been a member
the Rutland Baptist Church.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-03-01

A plate glass window, 10 by l6 feet
a the Office Of Mosher's garage ir
rattleboro collapsed before the on
Taught Of the Standard Oil sleigh.
he big sleigh Of that corporation
rawn by two mules, was standing ii
ont Of the garage when the hosting
ngine used for raising material &c
le upper stories Of the new Barber
uilding now in progress Of construc
ion suddenly became active. Tn
Jules tried TO put the oil and all int
le window. The window was insure
al TO replace il will cost about $3.50.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-03-01

Constantine Alexandropalos an
Nicholas Mellionous, two Greeks, were
arrested Sunday by Deputy United
States Marshal Thomas Reeves, OF
Burlington, on warrants issued by
United States District Attorney Vern-
on A. Billiard, charging them with
violation of the act of Congress passed
in 1909, which prohibits the bringing
Of narcotics into this country. Both
men were caught with the goods after
having been followed from Montreal TO
Alburg, where they were searched.
They were brought TO the county jail
in Burlington. The men were caught
through the efforts of A. H. King,
ieputy collector Of customs in charge,
who is stationed at Montreal. They
we're followed by him from Montreal
TO Alburg, where they were taken
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-03-01

Edward Hankard, plumber EN-
ployed by W, H. Bodine g. Co., Of
Bellows Falls, sustained serious in
juries to his eyes and face Friday af
ternoon while at work at South Char
lesion. He was using an acid in hii
work and in some manner the acio
spattered over his face and eyes. Ht
vas taken to hospital in Boston. He
resides in North Walpole, n. II.