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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-26
DOUBLE ELECTION BOARD"
Is Facilitating the Work of Counting thu
Ballots,

New York, Feb 26.--Indications that
one OF the greatest obstacles to the
prompt announcement of election results
such as handicapped the newspapers in
the last presidential election, may be re.
moved before another presidential year,
are reflected in the action of the West
Virginia Legislature, following the ex-
ample set by Kansas, in the creation Of
what is called "a double election board =
The measure is hailed by West Nir-
ginia newspapers as one that will be APP
preciated by the general public to a
greater extent than is realized by those
not familiar with the present encum-
brances which surround ballot counting.
They declare that the success of the ex-
pertinent in Kansas last fall should at
tract attention in other states as a pos.
sible relief from such uncertainty as tho
whole country lahored under for several
days after the last election.
Kansas, considering its difference in
time as compared with the eastern states,
was the first of all states to begin to re-
turn figures on its election last Nov. 7.
This was surprise generally TO other
states until it was discovered that the
secret of Kansas promptness was a sys-
tenn known as the double election board
This system does not in any sense
revolutionize present methods of voting,
but simply makes it possible that the
ballots may be counted almost stimuli.
taneously with the casting of them, with
the result that the vote is known imme-
distely upon the closing of the polls.
The Kansas law provides that at all
general elections the national and state
tickets shall be printed upon one ballot,
and the district, county and township
tickets shall be printed upon another
ballot, and that at each voting precinct /
i've separate ballot boxes shall be pro- /
fided, two boxes in duplicate for the ma
ional and state ballots. and that there !
hall be two boards of election officers,
me TO be known as the receiving board
o receive ballots and guard their proper
placement in the boxes-and the other
o be a counting board.
A few hours after the opening of the
'olls the national and state ballot boxes
re removed from their designated places
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-26
Resolutions.

Whereas, our sister, Mrs. Laura Farm
ham, has been called to the great grange
above, thus leaving vacancy which il
felt in our order here, therefore, be it re-
solved, That we, members of Williams
town grange, while mourning the absence
of one of our number feel that our loss
is her gain and bow in submission to the
will of the Great Master.
Resolved That we cherish the memory
of one who, through all the years since
its organization, has ever been a faithful
member.
Resolved, That we, remembering her
loyalty and labor for the good of the or
der, may be melted to greater interest
and devotion in the coming years, that
we, too, may receive the welcome plaud
it, "Well done"
Resolved, That our charter be draped
as token OF love and esteem, that these
resolutions be spread upon the records
of our grange, a copy be sent to the son
and daughter of our deceased sister, also
to the Barre Daily Times for publica-
ton.
Mrs. Ida Whitcomb,
Mrs. Martha Wales,
II. +. Smith,
Committee.
New values in middies at Abbott's.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-26

Resolutions.
Whereas, the Supreme Ruler of the
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-26

New values in middies at Abbott's.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-26
WILLI4MSTOWN

Members of the Home Study club and
invited guests to the number of %, met
last week on Thursday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. Jason Il. Martin As the
date of the meeting fell on that of the
birthday of Washington, the program
was devoted to sketches of his life and
was as follows: Duet, Loves Old Sweet
Song" Mrs. Louie Simons and Mrs. Annie
L. Randall; early Life of Washington, "
Mrs. WILDER; washington as Soldier
and Statesman" Miss Myrtle Seaver,
read in her absence by her sister, Mrs.
Morgan Washington, Our First Presi-
dent" Mrs. Carl F. Robinson; song, Sin
the Cleaning" Mrs. Louie Seaver; Sc
lected reading, Mrs. Emma Warner. The
formal exercises were closed by the sing
ing of Aud Lang Syne," by the club
Refreshments of tea, sandwiches, cakes
and waters were served. Members APP
peared in antique costumes so far as pos
sible. Miss Marion Martin represented
an old-time schoolgirl, Mrs. Carrie Meal
lister appeared as young lady of the
early part of last century. Mrs. c, +.
Robinson wore her grandmother wed
ding gown. Mrs. Beeman's costume was
that of a young lady of Washington's
time, with powdered hair and black patch
on cheek. 1t was remarked that some of
the Oldest costumes were nearest to those
of the present day.
Mrs. Lucy Whitney returned to her
rooms in John Perry's house last week
and as she is not yet sufficiently reeov-
cred from a recent operation at Barre
hospital to be left by herself, her daugh-
ter, Mrs. William P. Briggs, is staying
with her for few days.
The warning for town meeting contains
no less than q articles and to dispose of |
them all in one day would appear to be !
some job. Tuesday, March 6, is the day. |
Mrs. Lucia Sibley of Barre was in town |
the 22d as the guest of Mrs. Musette H. |
Seaver
George L. Simons and Mrs. A. A. Reed |
furnished music for dance in Brook.
field on the night of the 2.3d.
The board of civil authority will meet
Wednesday afternoon, Feb. rs, at the |
town clerks Office for the purpose of re-
vising the checklist and adding new
names thereto, also to do any other bust
ness that may properly come before said
meeting. G. F. McAllster, clerk of the
board
Resolutions.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-26
Materials for Wash
Skirts

We are asking you to see a
few of the better kinds of
goods for wash skirts.
White Mercerized Duck, one
yard wide, at 29c per yard.
White Herringbone Twill at
29c per yard,
White Fancy Stripe Gabar-
dine. These are heavy and
very new, at soc.
Copenhagen Blue and Black
Stripe Gabardine, one of our
very best, price 75c per yard.
Navy and Gray Bedford
Cords, our best, price SIC.
The above cloths are of a
higher grade than usually car
ried.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-26
Card of Thanks.

We wish to thank all who so kindly
assisted US in our sad loss OF beloved
husband and father.
Mrs. Charles r. Abaire,
Laura Absire.
Catherine Abaire,
Albert Abaire.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-26
SOUTH BARRE.

A grange anniversary will be held here
March ?. with a program, which viii be
later.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-26
Our Early Showing of House
Dresses

We are now showing some very good
values in the new spring line of House
Dresses This is the Good Service line,
which is surely guarantee as to quality
and service.
Among this new showing of Dresses is
the Wellft Expansion Dress. This is a
Dress with wide rubber band across
the back, which gives very neat, shirred
effect and makes a Dress that is com
Portable and very popular.
See this line of Dresses made from
fine quality Bingham Is finished in the
best of shape and is an exceptional value
at S1.50.
In the better qualities and styles are
Dresses at SITS to $3.50. You need
TO see these Dresses to appreciate their
value.
At S1.0O are some good Dress values
in the Wellft style. These are made
from fast colored Percale and are an
extra value.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-26
A. P. ABBOTT & co.
A. P. ABBOTT & co.
A. p. ABBOTT & co.
A. P. ABBOTT & co.
Where You See the Styles When
They're New!


II
We
cleo FROM
We large the coongs
We full line Ndd and House Wash
SO a now.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-26
Wash Goods

II you knew the exact situation of
the Wash Goods market, you would
wonder why we are not charging high
er prices.
Just for example, we are receiving
our spring Ginghams, and before they
are on our counters, come prices for
fall Ginghams, with an if. And that
if is, if bought before March for
next fall, pa cents per yard advance;
if later, another advance.
One lot of these best Ginghams can
be bought in our Basement Sale at
12bc per yard, which is less than
case lots to us after March 5.
All of our spring merchandise will
be sold just as cheaply as we can sell
it and get back cost of selling. When
you visit other cities and compare the
values, you viii appreciate better our
prices.
Send for samples. Large stock to
select from. We pay the parcel post.
The Ordway new era., 1917-02-02
Public Sale

Notice hereby that by Order of the District Court
entered at
A. ID. in
OF
The Ordway new era., 1917-02-02
Evangelical Church

Sunday school, 10 a m
Preaching, I a m. and 7:2o p. m.
Young peoples meeting, GAS p. m
The coming Sunday being the Day
of PRAYER for Missions" the pastor
will talk on the subject of prayer in
the morning and in the evening a
special Missionary program will be
rendered by the local W. NJ. S. Every
body is invited to be present.
The weather permitting revival ser
vices will be held every evening of
next week. Rev. Eager OF Colorado
Springs will assist the pastor. Meet
ings to begin at 1880 each evening.
Everybody welcome.
H. A. Schneider. pastor.
The Ordway new era., 1917-02-02
HOMESEEKERS ARE
FLOCKING TO STATE

The passage of the s4o-acre graz
ing homestead act. which became
law only a few weeks ago, has start
ed a rush of land-seekers to the West
ern public land states such as has not
been experienced in good many
wears, and those who have been wat
ching the results in Colorado and ad-
joining states express a belief that
there will be almost no desirable
homestead land vacant at the close OF
1917, except that which has for var
ious reasons been withdrawn from
entry. J. II. Jenkins, secretary of
the state board of immigration had
the following to say to New Era
representative a few days ago:
we have been confronted with
new problem by reason OF the new
homestead Law. One OF the most
difficult tasks the Board now finds
before it is to keep people who for
various reasons are not likely to sue
ceed here. from coming to the state
to take up 640-acre homesteads. Ever
since its reorganization little less
than year ago. the Board has de-
voted almost as much effort to trying
to show people with no means and no
qualifications for farming that they
ought not to come to Colorado 2s it
has devoted to bringing to the state
good farmers with means and ability
and experienced people with money
to invest in other lines. The enact
ment OF the new homestead law has
greatly increased the number OF in
quiTies from people with no means
and no knowledge Of farming or OF
agricultural conditions in the West"
The Ordway new era., 1917-02-02
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

c. II. Codding and family have
this week moved to q farm just east
of Rocky Ford. The place ne mas
leased is a 1870 acre tract on the south
side OF the river near the ROCKY
Ford-Sugar City bridge. and he VIII
devote considerable attention to the
dairy business. Mr.. Codding was
manager of the Stewart Investment
Co.'S interests here for the past two
years. He stated that he regretted
moving from this vicinity as he liked
II here better than he believed ne
could like another locality, but was
unable to secure farm such as he
wanted.
Miss Marie Hicks charmingly enter
tanned the Sewing Club last Saturday
evening. The guests were Misses
Susie Adams, Irene Behymer. Belle
Gallavan. Eleanor Budde, Ruby Case.
Lucy Slaughter. Esther Kelley, Anna
Beth Hyde, Edith Melton, Francis
Strever, Mabel Vinyard. Mildred
Long. Bessie Barker. and aesdames
Jack Mast. Perry Behymer, Harry
Mast. Ernest Greene and Dora Melton
Mr.. and slrs. George REM eft the
first of the week for Empor.a. kans.
where they wiz visit with relatives
for short times before desiilug on
a location.
NJ A. Axtel and family left or
Tuesday of this week for their new
home in Missouri. Recently Nr. AK
tel traded his ranch here for ranch
in Missouri.
Mr.. and Mrs Link Miller and MIS-.
Miller's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Bate
man. left Sunday for Los Angeles.
Calf where they will make their fu
ture home.
J. Homer Peck went to Eads Sun
day evening where he has the contract
for erecting q garage and bungalow.
He took Charlie Olmstead. Harry Lee
and Arnold Schluneggar with him.
Mrs. J. NJ. Simpson OF Pueblo and
Mrs Marie Hibbard of Denver were
guests of Mr. and Mrs. L. l. Giftin
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. a. Steen Of La
Junta were Sunday visitors in the
W. S. Steen home here.
Mr.. and Mrs. n. C. Adams OF Pu-
eblo were the guests OF Dr. and Mrs.
]. z. Jeffery over Sunday.
Aline Phillips, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. F. R. Phillips, has been quite
i'll with pneumonia but is better now.
Mrs Joe Burris and daughter, Lola
Belle, returned Monday evening from
Pueblo.
l. H. Stanley was in Pueblo the
first of the week on legal business.
Mrs. Lille Sale was a visitor at
the stock show in Denver last week.
A Want Ad" will find you a buy
er for your COW.
The Ordway new era., 1917-02-02

4 want ID vill san yosr old busu.
The Ordway new era., 1917-02-02
Methodist Episcopal Church

Sunday school. 10 a m.
Preaching, II a. m. and 9 pm.
Epworth league, $50 p. m.
Evening sermon beginning of a
series. His Majesty, the Lord Jesus. &"
This sermon will be followed by
these: when Jesus Walks" when
Jesus Reigns." Jesus Gift"
Remember the twenty-first OF
February, the day before Washing
toms birthday,
F. W. Pimlott. pastor.
The Ordway new era., 1917-02-02
To Melon Growers

We want to call your attention to
the fact that we will be in the Can
taloupe deal again this year. We
have a liberal proposition to offer
you and will cooperate with you in
every way possible.
Patterson-Pope Marketing Co.
E. E. Cadwallader, Manager.
The Ordway new era., 1917-02-02
Real Estate Transfer,

Warranty deeds and patents filed
in the Office Of the county clerk of
Crowley county up to Jan. 81, 1917,
as reported by the Crowley County
Abstract company, Ordway.
c. N. Jackson and ]. 8. Gale to
Anna NJ. Greene. Eh SEX 15-21-57.
United States to Harry o. Rhodes.
patent. sWA rs 4 SEX 2s-1s-5s.
B. F. Mcclure to Arthur W. and
Herbert G. Green, lot 1. SEX NEH,
Ell SEA $3.50, $1,000.
William c. Carter and wife TO ohm
9. Fletcher MEX 1s Z Ell SEN 2
1856, $1,000.
The Ordway new era., 1917-02-02
MONDAY, FEB. 5, 1917


ma
ado and the titles thereto Gull
particularly
lows,
TRACT NO The quarter of
Thrtyone Township
sth NJ containing
being rom encumbrance
TRACT NO Of the Of
81 acres together with right No.
2 the Colorado
is hereinafter
TRACT NO. g. The Southwest
Twenty-one South Range o.
a acres more or less together with
e colorado Canal the being subject
is hereinafter
Said Tract No 2, will trust
use OF The First National Bank
amounting to S6Ss75 principal bearing
and deed of trust for
the Bank
bearing interest at the Of cent peran
TERMS OF SALE purchase price OF each
livery of the deed
rate OF six paid the time or
u and the amounts thereof to
o each
Commissioners at the time of bu ON
given than five years t h u @ ' @ - =,
10 complete all payments and
either by personal security
ghtor rights trust shall eren state
made subject the lien existing AGAINST each
OF the several attached water right or ss
. ~hoe OF the net purchase and its attach
water right rights delivery Of the deed
'heeor but no discount be lowed -
All bids must ,o,.
70 the
note covering deferred time desired
lowing ~ Ne 0iuuef' ana may De IN the fod
L. or we hereby bid No $780,. the sum .,
~ partners bid each should sign the bid " :
All bids should be -.
colorado handed IN non
~ b ~ received which Commissioner, or .,tse
% up to the hour the bsh day Of
commissioners =. r. Phillips
D. W. slimms
The Ordway new era., 1917-02-02
BOB CREEK NEWS

Rob Creek-Miss Anna Matthews
left Monday for her home In Denver
after visit with relatives anu
friends. She was accompanied as TAR
rs Pueblo by Miss Mamie Everett
and Miss Eaie Avrett. William Ever
EFT of Colorado City. Tex who is ris-
itipg here took them to Olney Springs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Mock and
wilse Dennis were the guests in the
cIaSin home last Saturday and Sun
day.
Albert Everett came down from his
claim north OF Olney Springs last
wednesday returning home Thurs
day.
Jefferson Everett, Miss Anna Mat
thews. Charlie Claflin, Miss Katherine
Stansberry and Miss Myrtle Clafin
attended the masquerade ball at
Crowley. A very pleasant time was
enjoyed by all.
Miss Katherine Stansberry visited
with Miss Myrtle Claflin Sunday.
Glen Rusher who is employed at
the Cudahy ranch was home over
Sunday.
The surprise party given at Mrs.
CIafin's Tuesday night OF last week
in honor OF Miss Anna Matthews and
MIR JEFF Everett was enjoyed to the
fullest extent. The midnight lunch
was very refreshing and games OF
many kinds were INDUCED in.
The Ordway new era., 1917-02-02
Baptist Church

Sunday school, 10 a. m.
Preaching. II a. N. and 1880 p. m.
B. Y. P. u, $3.50 p. m.
Wednesday evening prayer service
at 1870.
All are invited to attend these ser
vices with US.
T. B. Sowell, pastor.
The Ordway new era., 1917-02-02

CrowIey-A son was born to Nr.
and Mrs. Dan Rusher on Saturday.
January 26. The boy is a bouncer
and weighed nine pounds.
The Ordway new era., 1917-02-02

Henry Sharp and family left Tues
day Of this week for Council Grove.
Kans where they will reside. They
formerly lived there but have been
in Crowley county for almost two
years. Mr.. and Mrs Roy Sharp NOV
ed to that place a couple of weeks
ago.
The Ordway new era., 1917-02-02
SERVICES FOR EVERYONE
Plan Is Outlined Whereby Preaching
Services VIII Be Conducted In
All Rural Districts.

Rev. Weaver of Rocky Ford preach
ed at Peak View Sunday at 3 p. m.
He also preached at the J. R. hall
and at Box Springs the same day In
the course OF his remarks he outlined
a plan that is now being worked out
whereby each community in the dry
farming sections between the Mis-
souri, Pacific railway and the Rock
Island railway on the north will be
supplied with preaching services in
the very near future. This is a very
worthy effort and will be greatly ap-
preciated.
The Ordway new era., 1917-02-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Chase entertain
ed a number of their friends Tuesday
night. Those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. A. J. Clifton. Mr.. and Mrs. Err
nest Ramsey, Mr.. and Mrs. Carl
Chase. Mrs. Mae Lewis, Miss Nina
Grever and Chas. Foster.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-11-27
PRESBYTERIAN TRINKET DAY
POSTPONED TO NOVEMBER p

BY reason OF the absence Of some of
+se committee chairmen, the D. 4. R.
found It irnrracticable to observe
Treasure and Trinket'' day, as hal
been planned this week The recent
has, therefore, appointed Tuesday,
Nov. 9th. as the date, and asks that
the committees appointed please give
an hour or so of their time to the
thorough canvassing Of the wards.
The D A. RS did not ask for mon
ev, but for the broken and useless bits
Of silver ard gold which are to be
found in every home. Even the
school children can help. Many OF
them possess broken beauty pins Lor
rings which are unfit for use. Orr
airmen have need of help-your help
as well as the other soldiers. We
beg you do not withhold your mite
One broken collar button or piece
of silver mounting may seem very
little to You. but will count LARGE
when mapv have given such seeming
ly small pieces.
The committees are as follows:
Ward 1.-Mrs. J. H. Harms, Mrs.
p. D Wright
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-11-27
GaiI.D SWALLOTS PIN
NEAR FATAL ACCIDENT

Little Mary Hipp Wilson Of
Spartanburg, while on visit here 10
her grandmother, Mrs. E. R. Hipp,
swallowed a pin last Tuesday even
ing about 6 o'clock. Mrs. Hipp sent
message to the little girls parents,
DR.. and Mrs. Wilson, who left i'm
mediately fer Newberry, motoring here
and arriving at 12 o'clock that night
DR.. and Mrs. Wilson returned to
Spartanburg Wednesday morning with
the child and had examinations made
by the X-raE The second picture re-
vealed the pin in the left bronchial
tube near the sixth rib. They carried
her to Greenville to have an operation
performed by Dr.. Carpenter, an ex-
perienced surgeon in those difficult
operations. Dr. Carpenter removed the
pin Wednesday night. Thursday morn
ing Mrs. Hipp went to Greenville and
found her little granddaughter doing
fairly well. On Friday, in response to
a message from Mrs. Hipp, MFR. and
Mrs. H. w sehumpert, accompanied
by Miss Rosalyn Hipp, went to Green
vile. and found the child improved, as
a tube had been insterted to let the
abscess drain. Mr.. Schumpert return
ed to Newberry, leaving the others in
Greenville with the little sufferer, who
<was somewhat improving, although
still in a serious condition. She is
only a little over two years old.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-11-27
IMPROVEMENT CLUBS
ASKED TO MAKE REPORTS

Since nearly all Of the rural schools
in Newberry County have started
another years work, your county or
ganizer of improvement clubs, Kate
Summer, urges you to begin your
club meetings as soon as possible and
send your reports in regularly each
month. If you have no association in
your community this is good time
to organize one and do your bit to-
wards helping your teacher, your
school and your commusity.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-11-27
ORDERED To FORT SILL
Can't, E. III. CaprcIma1n to Have Bay
onet Trianing.
News and Courier, 26th

News and Courier. 26th.
Capt. Henrv r Capne'mann o
GERS reserve, the United States arm"
was in Charleston yesterday on
short visit to his family here. befor'
proceeding to Fort Sill; Ok1aho"'a
where he will receive havone+ t"''~
ing. After the course Of Fo~+ ''
Capt. Cappelmapn will ret"rn to '"'''
Jackson, Columbia. and taFe
of his company of infantrv He 49,
been ordered to proceed az o""o =
Fort Sill.
In addition to his duties at CO.."
Jackson. Cant Canre1"'an hos '""
slime to instruct students of ~''
College in military. The col1""e ."
thoritias were verv no"ch n'6'H"
get him and under his d'~""~'"
student BODY has made
progress.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-11-27
CARD OF APPRECIATION.

To the many friends who were Sc
kind during the severe illness Of my
husband at Chappel]s, l wish to eX-
press my sincere and heartfelt appre
citation.
The kindness of the doctor the
neighbors, the good people all can
never be forgotten.
Gratefully,
Mrs. J. @. Long.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-11-27
GREECE GETS READY
TO DO SOME FIGHTING

Washington, D. c., Nov. 22-Greece
is rapidly preparing to take her part
in the war. A cablegram received
here today from Athens via Switzer-
land and says many new divisions Of
Greek troups swiftly formed have
taken their places at the front. The
morale of the new troops is declared
to De excellent.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-11-27
Esser zz.'-5s
I43E Old NA&D'S CONTENTION
ST 81. PHILLIPS >ra03j

"Tte Old Maids Convention will
1e given at ST. Phillips, School, We'd
nesday night, Nov. IS, 1917 at eight
o'clock.
The characters are:
Mari6ah Lovejoy, President ....,.....
Armilla Haywood, Secretary ..v....,
Oscar Stone
Priscilla Hope, Treas, ..............
Ida Mae Ringer
Anxiety Doherty Fannie Mae Sease
Augusta ;Prim Claudia kloler
Faithful Blossom 80. Leola kinard
Freiora Bobkin ......... h. .......
-. .Lenora Halacre
Rhoda Larkin. Brunelle Lominicll
Selma PaXter. ........ David Stone
Susannah Smith. -. go. $1,000.
:. ......... =. David kibler
Miranda Price ....... ..........
Frances Prester
Mary Ann Barnes ................
Mary Stone
Sarah Jane Springster ..........
.... Perry Wicker
EI;1a Hool<ar
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-11-27

DIR. w. w. Daniel one time pastor
in Newberry but now member of the
Lower conference has been stationed
at Bennettsville at the first church.
The Ladies Aid Society Of Smyrna
church will give their annual hot sup
per at the residence of Mr., B. Y. Alb
rams on Thursday November 20 5 to
10 p. m. i