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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-30
Carnival Train Arrives Sunday.

| Arrangements are in process of perfec.
ton for the reception of the World of
Pleasure Shows which are scheduled to
entertain Barre folks all next week un-
der the auspices OF the italian Athletic
club. This outfit travels by special train
which is due to arrive here about four
o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
The public band concert which had
been arranged for tomorrow evening
has been called off in Difference to the
official mandate of the local authorities
and because of the infsntile paralysis
situation in neighboring towns.
The popularity contest" which is be-
ing conducted in connection with the
week of carnival festivities, continues to
wax warmer as the days 60 by This
will be brought to close on Friday
night OF next week on the carnival
grounds at which time the names of
the winners will be announced and the
prizes awarded.
The standing of the various contest
ants at 8 o'clock this morning showed
some surprising changes. Amelia Solari
is leading in the race for the diamond
ring offered in the queen" contest with
TiVieHcc La rage ana MllQren Marion
following in the order named
There is little change in the pretty ba-
by contest. Alma Bottiggi and Lima
Agati continue to be first and second,
respectively, with Richard Lascor
close runner-up. George Ratell has
dropped back to second place in the boys'
bicycle contest and Renato Granai has
advanced to the leading position. AL.
fredo Albizzsti is third. Increased in
terest will be conferred to-day in the
'homely mans" contest by reason of Po-
lceman Harry Gamble being at the top
of the percentage column. William Ken
nedy and Peter Merlo are following him
closely as listed here.
The standing of the first three esndi- |
dates in each contest is as follows: |
Young ladies: First, Amelia Solari, 52s;
Florence La Page, second. 4s9; Mildred /
third, 4ss. Pretty Babies:
First, Almo Bottiggi, 22l second, Lima
Agati, 200; third, Richard Lascor. Boys:
First, Rensto Granai, AL; second, Geo.
Ratell 800; third, Alfredo Albizzati. 269.
OH You Homely Man: First Harry
Gamble. l06; second, William Kennedy,
Y; third, Peter Merlo. I
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-30
ART IN WARFARE.
Color Schemes Used to Deceive the
Eyes of the Enemy.

Eyes of the Enemy.
Early In the great world war the
young painters In France formed what
they called the Battalion de la Camou-
fle, battalion whose duties consist Of
making up" guns. autos, shelters and
even whole landscapes TO deceive the
enemy's eyes-the aeroplanes. They
impart to a munition depot the inno-
cent appearance of prairie The 71's
under their hands take on the SEM
blance of old trees. Tree trunks and
old carts are TRANSPORTED by these
artists into formidable batteries on
which the hostile fire may spend itself.
They color the autos to resemble roads
or fields.
The grand chief of the Camouhe n
the celebrated decorator Forain, who
earned his war cross at the front Nor
is this work without It's dangers. The
carnouieur must repeatedly ascend In
avions to Judge the effect Of his work
or to decide on the necessary retouch-
ing to be done. He must sometimes
advance ahead of the first lines during
the night to take measurements which
win permit him to initiate exactly q
certain tree trunk or part Of a crum-
bled wall in No Mans Land, which
must be copied, nodded by clever
sculptors and armored the same night
to serve as shelters for Observers
Cartoons Magazine.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-30
Japanred English.

A prominent merchant in Osaka, ia
pan, sent the following to an English
firm:
Messrs.-We have much pleasure to
requesting your latest catalogue OF
your products, price list and discount
sheets. II 1t turns satisfactory we
shall consider the question of the large
orders. Now, our aim doing in this
case is our first attempt to prepare our
selves to purchase of the products d.
rectory from makers instead of the
broker Of each side. We must beg
your kind cooperation on this new
movements. We are of opinion as well
as our customers here that will proba-
bly, obliged us to follow this new prin-
ciple. Trusting that the result will be
encouraging the further business, and
remain. etc.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-30
First Presbyterian Church, Barre, Cor
ner of Summer and Seminary streets
The Cat and the Chickens.

An authentic story tells Of male cat
and female cat In France that lived on
terms Of perfect amity with all the ami
mails on the place-dogs, chickens and
what not It so happened that hen
which had a brood OF seven chickens
was killed accidentally. The cat, which
some two weeks before had been de-
prived Of her kittens. appeared to OBJ
serve the predicament Of the seven lit
tie chickens. She crawled into their
nest, and the chickens looking for
warmth, nestled into her warm fur,
peeping gratefully. The chickens, fed
by their owner, throve perfectly, and
every day the strange sight was pre-
scented Of their following the mother cat
about the premises as II expecting her
to find them food after the manner Of
q hen.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-30
TALK OF THE TOWN

Real pre-shrunk white skirts at Alb
bolts.
Miss Marguerite Roberts is working
for a few days on the registration board
in Montpelier,
Miss Kathleen NJ. Fitzgerald of Sum-
mer street has accepted position as
clerk with Bailey's Music Rooms.
New lot of ladies high white shoes
with low heels received this morning
Rogers Walk Over Boot Shop.--adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-30
WILLIAMSBURG.

Regular meeting of the grange will &C.
cur on Tuesday evening, July 3. There
will be moving pictures at the grange
hall Wednesday evening, July 4, for the
benefit of the Red Cross.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-30
THE UNION DRY GOODS COMPANY
close of the morning service. Everyone
cordially invited to worship with us.

close of the morning service. Everyone
cordially invited to worship with us.
First Presbyterian Church, Barre, Cor.
ner of Summer and Seminary streets
Edgar Grassland, pastor. l0:30 a. M.
worship and sermon; topic, women OF
the Bible-Rebekah." Special Sunday
school teachers meeting Immediately aft
er the preaching service. Business of
great Importance. Union service on the
park at 5 p. m. Rev. Bert j. Lehigh
will preach the sermon. If the weather
is unfavorsble, the service will be held
in the Baptist church. Preaching serv-
ice at p. m. Rev. Stanley F. Bloomfield,
pastor OF the Bethany Congregational
church, Montpelier, will preach the SER
mon. There will be no Sunday school
session in connection with our church
until further notice. Sunday school pic
mic has been indefinitely postponed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-30
Strange Happening.

81 saw a man with q crowd around
him go up to another man and DELHI
erately knife him without a single one
interfering"
was he a Black Handerf"
@No; he was a surgeon."-Baltimore
American,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-30
wEBSTERvILLE.

Fessue Hayskaws in "Alien Souls" at
Palace theatre this evening. Coming
Monday, an usually good feature, "The
Girl with the Green Eyes.-Adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-30
n All Depends.

dad. what's a man who runs an
auto calledY
at depends on whether he Is being
sailed by his employer or by the man
he has Just missed. "-Puck.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-30
BARRE DAILY TIMES
SATURDAY, JUNE 80, 1917.
The Weather

fair tonight and probably Sunday
warmer tonight; moderate west wind.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-30
Il Would.

what kind Of q dress would be
most appropriate for a garden partyT
II think a lawn dress would. BAL
nmore American.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-30
Some Nerve.

Bess-Nerve7 Why. say, I've seen
him Joke with a waiter that be hadn't
tipped Town Topics.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-30

True.
@T don't see anything remarkable
! about that baby"
"Oh. but you would II 1t was yours"
Detroit Free Press.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-30

Look not mournfully into the past.
1t comes not back again. Wisely i'm
prove the present.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-30

The Fraternal Order of Ea-
IN giles picnic, which was TO have
AtAA been held Saturday, July Z,
tW has been postponed indefinite
w ly. Per order president ID.
" Mcdonald.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-30
GRANITEvILLE.

Seven reels of moving pictures at Gil
bertis hall this evening. Special attrac-
tion, "The Girl with the Green Eyes,
ADV.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-30
Her Retort.

He-My income is small, and perhaps
1t is cruel Of me to take you from your
fathers roof. She-I don't live on the
roof!
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-30
AUCTION SALE

The uncollected book accounts of the Cut
Ter, Storer & Fay Company, Bankrupt. will
be sold at public auction to the highest bid
der. on July 2, 1917, at p. m, at the
Law Offices of s. HOLSTER Jackson, ESQ.,,
jackson Building.
(signedl E. F. GOODWIN. Tr.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-30
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

FOR sALE-Gcod jersey COW. due 70 frssh-
en- July q: apply 20 A. FArquhAr. East Hill
siu
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-30

FOR sALE-SRndinE Erza: all ready 70
cut inquire Of Louis Berveron. ccrner Tre-
ncnt and Carr5er strc-ts. Barre. sotSs
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-30

All Clansmen will
please leave their
due cards at clan
Office on OF before
July 5 for semi-an-
nusl audit. Per au-
ditors.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-30
Making Home Happy.

Bess-And is she a good housewifef
Jane-A pippin. Why, the poor chap
has no comfort whatever!-Life.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-30
Congregational Church.. w. Barn

Congregational Church.. w. Barnett,
pastor. 1890 a. m, worship and SER
mon; subject, ''Waste and Conservation
Communion service with reception of
members. No Sunday school. p. m,
union open-air service. Rev. B. j. L.
high. pastor of the Baptist church, will
preach. If rainy, the service will be held
in the Baptist church. Thursday, 1880
p. m, midweek meeting.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-30

Brook Street Italian Church j. F.
Plainield, pastor. Bible school for boys
and girls above is, and adults, at 3
p. m. A ten minute talk by the pastor
on "NIilestones" will follow the Sunday
school. There will be no camping out
by the Boys club and no meeting of
any kind by the same until further no.
tice. Woman's club on Thursday at 2:l5
p. m.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-07-25
BOLTS
DO SMALL DAMAGE.

The electrical storm of Saturday af-
ternoon snapped an arc light loose
from its moorings near the high
school. The wires were entirely brok-
en-. A telephone cable box was also
hit and the fuses blown out.
A barn was hit about the same time
at the Henry Vesperman farm in So
Lancaster. The roof was set ablaze
and only quick action by the family
and neighbOrs prevented a total loss.
AS it was the roof was set afre and
some repairs will have to be made.
Fortunately no hay was in the loft
or the barn would have burned en-
tirely.
A tree was struck at the Phillip
Berndt farm adjoining. Mr.. Berndt
who was moving the lawn, was TEN
porarily stunned but sustained no Sc
we're injuries.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-07-25
HENRY BELSCAMPER TELLS OF
EVERYDAY ARMY LIFE
PLENTY no Do

Dear Mother and Sister,
Today is Sunday Clyde and I and
two others played 500 this morning.
1t is getting along dinner time SO
thought would start you note.
Went down town last night and got
back at 8. Yesterday we had inspec-
ton in the morning and in the after
noon we had nothing to do. We
pitched our tents. Each man has what
is called one half cover and when but
toned together and pitched they make
a tent large enough for two We then
spread down our blanket and sur
plus kit for inspection This stuff is
placed in front of the tent.
A surplus kit is a bundle of clothes
consisting Of pants, suit of under
wear, two pairs socks and one pair Of
shoes. This is put away in the store
house and when we go on long tramps
they are taken in the wagon train.
This comes in handy when we get wet
or need a change or tear our clothes.
Our tent is rolled UP with a blan-
ket inside and in this is a suit of I'M
derwear, two pairs socks and toilet
articles. This is rolled up in reguIa-
ton manner SO we don't have to tie
a rope on it. The ends are folded in so
1T forms a neat pack.
We haven't gone on trips as yet but
will soon. Yesterday I built rack
to raise my bed up along the top of
my tent sides.
MY nice black horse was assigned
to one Of the corporals and as he is
going on furlough soon and will be
gone month, he asked me to take
care Of him and ride him. we get
along fine. Silver is his name. He is
wild but I like a horse with pep.
Would like to be home and spend
Sunday with you. Good bye. With
lots Of love and best wishes. Henry
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-07-25
N. LANCASTER LAND MARK
CONVERTED TO ROAD ROCK

An old No. Lancaster land mark is
being torn down now and the remain
ders of it's sturdy stone walls will be
crushed into rock for road building
purposes. This land mark is the old
Griswold -four mill Just west of KIon-
dyke spring. The old mill was erect
ed about 1855 for general grinding
purposes. A dam was built a short
distance above the present pumping
station and race led down the west
side Of Grant to the mill where the
water turned the wheel and furnished
power. The mill was used up to about
fifteen years ago when grinding was
abandoned. In its heydey the old mill
was a busy place and many a load of
grain went there for grinding. Now
the dismantled walls have been pur-
chased by the town of No. Lancaster.
and the rock will be crushed up and
tut on the roads near the millsite.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-07-25
LOCAL MEN ASSIST
DURING HAY HARVEST.

A number Of local men showed
their patriotism and muscle at the
same time last week by going out on
various farms and putting in from one
to two days helping the farmers. The
work was done entirely gratuitously
and with the idea Of rendering every
assistance possible All the names are
not available but some Of them were:
T. F. orion Co., one day; Ellie Dob
son store, one day; Harvey Hurl-
burt, two days; David Crichton, two
days; Theo. Wenzel, one day; Fred
Granville, two days. L. H. Stevens,
two days; Jess Gilbert, one day;
Harry Gingrich, one day; and several
Others
The need exists for help and will
continue for the next several weeks.
Mr. Granville at the Lancaster Bank,
will be glad to hear from volunteers.
Step forward, boys!
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-07-25
SUBJECT TO DRAFT
LIST OF NAMES AND NUMBERS OF
THOSE DRAWN UP TO POSSIBLE
COUNTY QUOTA.

The following gives the names and
numbers of the first $50 men to be
drawn in the county. An estimate fur
nished Saturday by Madison, gave the
county's quota as 232 Of the 1876
men required from this state. This
figure is net and does not allow for en-
listments in other units as these have
already been deducted. The war de-
partment assumts that two men will
be summoned for each one taken To
be on the safe side the HERALD gives
double the number in the quota and
adds few more of the names and
numbers drawn later.
The first step will be to summon the
men in groups by registered mail.
They will all appear for physical ex-
animation Then following reflections
for physical defects the question Of
exemptions will be taken up. 1t is
said that the local board is empower
ed to consider only physical and de-
pendant support exemptions. Occu-
patiOnal exemptions will then have to
be considered by the higher boards.
The names follow;
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-07-25

FIRM OF L. WEBER PULLS OFF
MAMMOTH SHOE SALE in TOR
RID WEATHER GOOD RESULTS.

1t takes nerve and craftsmanship to
pull off big clearing sale at the very
peak Of the summer season. Especial
ly when harvest is in full blast and
the farmers are busy in the fields. On
the other hand when business is dull
the more necessary to create it even
at a sacrifice. That is what L. Web
er did last week.
The doors opened Friday morning
to a damned crowd. The 1000 pounds
Of sugar advertised to sell at ten
pounds for a half dollar, disappear
ed like magic as did many of the bar
gains displayed Few Of those calling
bought sugar only although there was
no obligation to buy further. Most
of them took something else and many
went out loaded down. The sale con
tinued briskly through Friday with a
much bigger trade Saturday when the
country and surrounding town trade
came in. Mr.. Weber used the leading
county papers to advertise his sale
and will no doubt when the final re-
suits are ascertained, feel gratifed in
sending such a broad message to the
people
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-07-25
CIRCUS GOES BUMP.

The Coop & LEM circus with which
the Joe Greer aggregation Of Bloom
ington, has been touring, went broke
last week at ConnellsviIle, Pa. 300
performers and laborers, tigers, ele-
plants, 40 horses and ponies, went
out of a job on that date The show
was closed by the Horne Geological
arena Of Kansas City, creditors of the
Dixon Amusement Company, who
owned the show. The circus will be
advertised and sold, Many Of the per
formers had not received their salar-
les for weeks.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-07-25
Continued on page ID
SON OF H. j. JOHNSON
RUN OVER AT BOSCOBEL

Harry, the ten year old son of Mr..
and Mrs. Harlan J. Johnson, was run
over at BoscObel last Thursday and
quite badly hurt Harry, who was on
a visit, went with some other boys to
creek near the city with the idea Of
washing a dray wagon. The team be-
came frightened while the work was
in progress and Harry jumped to the
ground. He fell under the wheels
which passed over the middle part of
his body, The little fellow was taken
at once to the hospital of his uncle.
DIR. Tuf7ey An examination disclosed
torn ligaments i'm the left hip and Sc
we're body bruises. Harry will remain
in the hospital for several weeks be-
fore being brought home. Mrs. John
son left the same day for BoscobeI
and viii remain there until her boy
lis better
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-07-25
PLATTEVILEE DOES HONORS SAT-
URDAY TO COUNTY'S DEPART
ING BOYS-LARGE CROWD.

Grant county turned out last Sat
urday on Platteville's invitation, and
helped that city do honor to the de-
parting boys of the National Guard
company. Estimates place the mum
Der Of visitors at 5000 and nearly ev-
cry town came in full force with a
band.
The day opened with a grand parade
at ten o'clock followed by the official
presentation of a stand of colors to
Company I, 4th wisconsin. At 1 D. 10.
a program was given at the park.
Hon. ]. W. Murphy presiding. In the
afternoon ball game was played be-
tween PlatteviIle and Benton. In the
evening the Platteville w. r. C. served
supper to the guard boys. The even
ing concluded with band concert
and drill by the company. The af-
ter noon program was as follows:
Speech-A. M Royce, Normal.
Music Soldiers Quartette.
Speech-Dr. G. c. Gratiot, ShuIIs-
burg.
Speech-W. P. Hughes, Belmont.
Music-Male Quartette.
Speech-S. E. Smalley, Cuba City.
Speech-W. B. Vail, Benton.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-07-25
NEARLY LOST LIVES
LANCASTER PARTY GOES DOWN
12 FEET AT PLATTEVILLE BIT
ESCAPES WITH INJURIES.

A Lancaster car containing Bernard
Burns of the Burrows & WinskilI ga
rage, Jos. Wocek, o. Olson, Of Lancas-
ter, Geo. Dixon and John Brennan of
Madison, the last four being railroad
men, tipped over at the big culvert
just out Of Platteville on the Lancas-
ter road, Sunday night about IL
o'clock.
It seems that the lights were poor
and the men decided to drive back to
Platteville. While turning around the
car skidded and dropped down the en-
bankment turning over at the bottom.
Jos. Wocek sustained a spinal in
jury ligaments torn in left arm and
severe bruises. o. Olson received in
juries to left knee and foot. John
Brennan has a broken left hin and a
perforatiOn extending from under
meath the chin to below the right eve
where stick went through. Geo.
Dixon has a bruised right shoulder
from holding up the car while Olson
dragged the other men out. Burns
was buried beneath the car and almost
overcome with gas before being taken
out. He was otherwise uninjured. The
car was wrecked.
Wocek and Brennan were taken to
the Cunningham hospital for treat
ment. The other men came home sew
eral hours later All the men had
their clothing torn and we're other
wise severely shocked
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-07-25
SEEING THE DELLS
MR.. AND MRS. LEWIS KRAUT
SPEND WEEK VISITING WIS
CONSIN'S SWITZERLAND.

Lewis Kraut and wife returned last
week from Baraboo where they had
been visiting friends. They left Ian
caster in their Haynes car on the
morning Of July 10th and went east
via Fennimore, DodgeviIle, Spring
Green and Sank City At Prairie du
Sac they saw the famous impounding
dam costing $6OOO,OOO Baraboo was
reached at 5 o'clock after 515 hours
travelling. While there they were the
guests Of N. III. Gerber and family.
Mr.. Gerber is we'll located in a good
bank. Barab0o is a city Of about 1000
with many fine stores and factories.
1t also contains the famous AL Ring
ling theatre donated to the city by
the Ringing estate as a memorial to
the erector. On Tuesday the Krauts
with the Gerbers motored to KiIbourn
and the Dells,
They lunched at Cold Water Can
yon and climbed down the winding
stairway to the bottom. There they
took the launch around the Dells. The
party also visited Devils Lake, a great
summer resort lined with cottages.
Tourists are coming and going from
all parts of the country.
On the 18th at 10 o'clock the Krauts
left for home passing through a fine
farming country dotted with cream
cries, cheese factories and canning
factories. They reached Lancaster at
o'clock having journeyed 2O8 miles
without any trouble, car or otherwise.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-07-25
VITAL STATISTICS FOR
PAST THIRTY DAYS.

The Vital Statistics record for the
80 days ending July goth, gives a to-
tai Of 18 marriages in the county. Tn
the same period there were 46 births,
% of which were girls and "a boys.
One pair Of twins were born. both
girls, to Mr. and Mrs. e. A. Oakleaf
of Bloomington.
In the same period there were 35
deaths, Is males and liz females. The
average male age at time of death
was 51.5 years. The average female
age was go years. The death rate for
the county was 9.75 to the thousand
population
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-07-25
EXPLOSION AWARDS
INDUSTRIAL BOARD ADJUSTS
CLAIMS in o. p. DAVID
MINE DISASTER,

MADISON, Wis, July 21-The in
dustrial commission this week dis
posed Of three of the compensation
claims growing out Of the dynamite
explosion in the mine change room Of
the Hump Development company at
Montfort on April 10, 1917. Of the
fourteen men in the room, one, Peter
.G. Peterson, was killed, and eight 9th
ers injured some very seriously.
I'm awarding compensation to the
widow Of the man who was killed,
Verna Peterson, and to two Of the in
jured workmen who have filed their
claims, John Kilcolm and Harry
Smith, the Industrial commission
holds the Hump Development com
pany liable for a Is per cent penalty
in addition to the usual scale Of com
pensation
This penalty is imposed because the
mining company violated a safety or
der of the commission which prohib-
its the storing of dynamite and other
explosives in the change house OF. 9th
er buildings freQuented by employees.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. G. Bailie of Boice
Creek, are the parents of a new baby
how who arrival Inv 10