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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-03
SHARON.

Grace Mildred Badger, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. A. H. Badger, and member OF
the sophomore class, Montpelier Semin-
airy, is in the Heaton hospital Of that city,
where. on April q, she underwent an o.
Grafton for appendicitis.-The largest
brook trout caught to date In this present
season is one that tipped the scales at
two and one-half pounds. 1t was caught
in the White river by Stephen Billings
At the session of the Congregational
Church Sunday school Sunday, the pastor.
the Rev. Paul T.. Mayer. Superintendent
Harold Day, Miss Mary Noyes. and Miss
Maude Tillotson were named to represent
the school at the North Windsor county
convention in White River Junction May
1O-Around 100000 feet OF the logs in the
White river drive have reached the booms
in sharon pond The rest are lodged
along the river banks because Of the sud
den fall and in the pond at Stockbridge.-
Garden peas planted by one Sharon farm
err April 2 are well above ground and are
of an especially vigorous growth. The
same farmer has also stretch OF onion
sets planted the same day as were the
peas that likewise are above the ground.
M c. Noyes. State supervisor OF high
ways for Windsor county, was among the
State highway officials present at the fu-
neral of Mr.. Flanders. the washington
county supervisor. held in Tunbridge SUM-
day-Former Selectman w. T.. Heath has
taken control for the season Of the State
trunk road from the Royalton to the Hart
ford line.-Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Chilson
received word Sunday that their daughter
Mrs. Ferdinand Brouillette. formerly NIL
dred Chilson, was dangerously III at hel
home in Lowell, Mass. Mr.. Chilson left
on the midnight train for lowell.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-03
CARRANZA NOW REALLY
PRESIDENT OF MEXICO

Mexico City. May 1.-Venustiano Car
rama late to-day took the oath OF ONCE
as the first constitutional president OF
Mexico since the assassination OF
Francisco Madero on February q. 1918
Backed by majority OF nearly 10000
votes. given him by the Mexican people at
the March elections. President Curranxa
drove from the national palace to the
Chamber OF Deputies and swore to uphold
the new constitution.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-03
B. F. A. independents Schedule.

Fairfax, April 3.-Following is the 1917
baseball schedule OF the B. F. A. INDIE
pendents. of which team John r. Hurley
is manager. Ralph l.. Brigham captain.
and Principal l.. l.. Grow coach: April
q. Swanton II. 8. at Fairfax; May 2. St.
Adams H. 8. at Fairfax: May 8, St. AL
bans II. 8. at st. Adams; May s. Burling-
ton at Fairfax May ~, Sheldon A. A. at
Fairfax: May Is. st. Michael's at Fairfax;
May 10. Brigham Academy at Bakers
field; May "a, Randolph, V. 8. A. at Fair
fax; May d, Montpelier Seminary at
Fairfax; May 30. brigham Academy at
Fairfax; June ., Sheldon A. A. at Sheldon;
June s. Burlington H. s. at Burlington:
June II. Swanton II. s. at Swanton; June
l6. 6tranahan club at st. Adams; June 10.
6tranahan club at Fairfax. The first
game April q was cancelled because OF
the rain.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-03
Board of Control Meets.

Montpelier. May THE board Of con-
troll, consisting of the Governor. State
treasurer, auditor of accounts. director
Of State institutions, (John &C. Weeks).
and w L. Davis Of Rutland, which
board was created by an act OF the
1917 General Assembly. held its first
meeting this afternoon in the execu-
tive chamber at the State House. Sec
rotary of Civil and Military Affairs Har-
vey L. Goodell, who Is also secretary OF
the board, stated that the board did not
authorize any publicity in regard to
what was transacted At the meeting.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-03
REFUSED TO HALT.
Guards Fire Four shots nj Two Men
near Middlebury station Bridge.

Middlebury, May 1.-The May day
evening calm was rudely shattered late
tonight by four shots fired at the
bridge over Otter creek just south OF
the station. Six Euardsmen are on
duty there under Sergeant Ashton OF
Company ID, of st. Johnsbury.
1t was learned that two men were
seen approaching the bridge, who. upon
being ordered to halt. refused, and were
thereupon fired upon by the guards.
The men disappeared and no trace OF
them could be found. Further infor-
nation In regard to the affair could
not be learned tonight
The firing caused considerable ex-
citement In the village and the bridge
was given a wide berth for the rest of
the night.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-03

granite Weighing several pounds fell on
him from n third story window In the
Edison block by an umbrella which his
companion Giuseppe Piedmont was holding
over them on the sidewalk. Mrs. DAgos-
tino was near her son on the sidewalk.
DR.. o. V. Greene was called and sewed
up rather deep scalp wound near the
forehead.--The spring meeting of the
white River sub-district Methodist
Minister'S association will be held in the
church at this village next Tuesday, May
8, forenoon and afternoon. About a dozen
ministers with their wives are expected.
The program will be In charge of the
Reverends s. q. Suitor Of Randolph and
Louis I. Holway Of Barnard.--The ladies
Of the Universalist Church served a fish
ball supper Wednesday evening Mt Har-
rington's parlors. Harley Rowland has
returned from Deland, Fla, where he
spent the winter-Sumner c. Hoisln gton
has come from Lowell, Mass, to occupy
his summer home in the north part OF
this town.-The Congregational Ladies'
society presented Mrs. LAiella Kidder with
a cut-glass dish April Is on the occasion
Of her birthday anniversary.-Dr +. A..
Tcdmunds and w. r. Edmunds, executors
OF the will OF the late william II.
IIdmunds, have conveyed to r. Fl. Thayer
of Barnard the Hibbard carriage shop and
water power near the mouth Of Locust
creek.-The family of A. o. MINER left
Monday for their new home in Tonawanda.
N. Y. where Mar Minner had gone pre-
viously TO enter into the leather manu-
featuring business. after eight years
residence here. Accompanying the Min
ners we're MRS Hugo Nicolai and her
daughter, who went to Erie, Pa, for a
visit.-The Vermont School of Agricul-
ture baseball team defeated Whitcomb
high school on Keleher's field April
! by a score Of 16 to 4. Hanna and Kent
were the battery for the visitors. VIII
hanson and Davis for the locals.-M2ss
Marion p. Kendall is at home from teach
ing In a Chicago high school, where she
has substitute for two weeks. ME-
Elizabeth Carson IL with her.--A son wne
born April 20 at Scotstown, Que. to Mr.
and Mrs. George A. Lussier formerly
Of this village.-Mrs Charles Batcheldel
was in Mortified last Friday evening tC
assist the Eastern Star In giving a mill
! tary whist party for the benefit OF the
Red Cross.-A son was born April e Il
| Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie f. Farr.-The loca
section men who struck last week vhev
informed that they were to be paid III
a day instead OF 81, as they had beef
promised. returned to work two day
later upon again being promised 81 a day
A daughter was born April Is to Mr.
and Mrs F. f. Lamphere.-The numbe
of women in Bethel whose names appea
on the tax list for 1917 Is 2O6. Most o
these will be voters at the town nseetini
In March, 19lS.-Miss Nina Cox Is recover
ing at the Randolph sanitarfum from tn
effects of an operation for goitre, per
formed last week
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-03
DERBY.

The Rev. Mr.. johnson occupied the pull
pit In the Methodist Church Sunday as
she Rev. Mr.. Anderson had left for Rich
ford and the Rev. Mr.. Eddy has not ar
rived. He will be here from Rupert soon.
-sugaring is over. Not nearly as much
has been made this year as usual and
consequently prices are very high.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-03
RUTLAND COUNTY COURT ADJ
JOIIRNS

Rutland, May 1.-The March term or
Rutland county court which began here
March Is with Judge Leighton p. Slack or
st. Johnsbury presiding ended to-day.
There were 10 jury trials and IS divorces
were granted. two bills of separation being
refused. The total amount involved in
the verdicts rendered for plaintiffs was
SIS O26Oc
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WANTS sum OF 5000.

Walter Quelch Of Ieiceste- has been
sued by George Scarborough OF that toun
for 8 900 for the alleged alienation Of the
affections Of Scarboroughs wife. Quelch
appearance at the June term Of Addison
county court.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-03
SOUTH ROYALTON.

Royalton Lodge. No. "A, I. o. o. F.,
will attend services at the Methodist
Episcopal Church next Sunday morn
ing in commemoration of the 9Sth an
niversary of the founding OF Odd Fell
lOwship in America. All Odd Fellows
and Rebekahs are invited.-The Rev.
Mr. Hyde of Jeffersonville preached at
the Congregational Church last Sunday.
Mrs II. NJ. Springer. the widow of q
former pastor OF the Methodist Eptsco-
pal Church, gave an interesting ad-
dress before the w. F. M. s. at the
Methodist parsonage on Tuesday af-
ternoon.-A local society of the Red
Cross was formed at the home of Dr. r.
J. Fish last Saturday afternoon with
Mrs. q. N. Stoughton president, Mira.
N. !. Hale secretary and Mrs e. J. Hew-
1T observation-disclosures d. Harrington
has returned from Florida. where he
has been spending the winter.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-03
vERMoNrURs IN CALIFORNIA.

The annual sugaring OF Of the vernont
society Of Southern California Will Be
held June in Sycamore Grove. Los An
geles There are 5000 vermonters in and
around Los Angelica The annual ban
net was held at the elena Madre club on
March 3 and WAS q social success.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-03
SHOT HIMSELF IN HAND.

william Daniels Of Barnard was hand
ling .z2-calibre revolver when the weap-
on was discharged. the bullet entering tho
palm Of his left hand. Mr.. Daniels had to
90 to the Randolph sanitarium for an op-
Grafton for the removal Of the bullet.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-03

When burglars broke into the wheldon
store, Ludlow, SOD worth Of goods was
stolen.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-03

Work has been begun on the parish
house TO be built at ct. Michasl's Episco-
pal Church, Brattleboro.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-03
WORCESTER.

Leon Keith and little daughter are
boarding with MIR. and Mrs. Roy Gray.
His mother. Mrs. Nora Keith, OF Calais.
visited them Sunday.-George and Harry
HUI and Grover Templeton OF Montpelier
were at their homes here over Sunday
Mrs. Damon. who has been the guest of
her daughter. Mrs. Straw, for several
days, returned to her home In Island Pond
Monday.-Mrs NJ. Sophia Wiley. who
passed the winter at the home of her
brother, Charles Virgins. OF Montpelier
has returned to her home here.-Mrs
Stephen Richardson Is critically ILL.,
Frank Doying has moved from the old
Frost place on Hampshire hill to Wrights.
VILE, where he will work for the Wright
estate
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-03

REV. W9oN RESp1Ne PA6TORATE
The Rev. c. r. Upson has resigned the
passionate Of the Baptist Church At SUIT
ton to accept a call to the Baptist Church
at Rochester, N. II.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-03

Joe Chapple, editor Of National Maya
sine. ia to lecture May q in Rutland in
the University association course.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-03
WIrpHAM COUNTY ". c. r. I

The s6th annual convention Of the Wind
ham County W. C. r. u. was held Tues
day. Mrs. @. p. Davidson Of Newfans
was elected president.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-03

CHARGE ENGINEER WITH NEGLECT
Charles b Webster. chief engineer of
the IRE department at Castleton. has been
arrested on a warrant charging him with
gross neglect Of his duties. He has been
placed under bonds Of 1900. It Is said
that the arrest Of Mr.. Webster was the
result OF alleged negligence to properly
care for hose after the big fire at Cas-
Teton a few weeks ago
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-03
WAITSFIELD.

C. F. Eddy and wife OF Stowe are visit
inc friends In town.--The regular BUSH
ness meeting of the Y. =, B. c. OF the
Congregational Church will be held at
the home of DR.. w. J. Howard Friday
evAning.-Miss Catherine Casey of Bur-
iington was recent guest 1t friends In
town.-Mr. and Mrs. Fred Eaton are the
narents OF a daughter, born April 2S.-
Delerates to the Washington county Sun
day school rneeting In Barre May 8 have
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-03
BETHEL.

The four-year-old son of Pasquale
D'Agostino was saved from serious in
t,rias Tuesday evening whom block Of
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-03

The minstrel given by Rutland Council
K. c., netted $ss6 for the building FUND.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-03

VERMONT BRDvIT1Es.
Eighteen pupils Of the senior class Of
Rutland high school are in the honor list.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-03
VERMONT NOTES
News Items Of the State Cath
cred Here and There.

Mrs Robert Grace IL in a serious
condition at her home in Moretown as
a result of a stabbing affair that oc-
CURED on Saturday night. Mrs. Grace
is said to have tried to protect her hus-
band in an encounter he had with B.
Tobin, who was arrested afterward on
charge Of intoxioation. Mrs. Grace
was stabbed in the right breast. re-
ceiving an ugly wound. Tobin paid a
fine for intoxication and furnished
bail Of $500 and was bound over to
Washington county court
PINNED UNDER RUINS.
Peter Lec1air of Barre. aged s.. a
blacksmith, and the father Of 10 chill
dren. was severely injured and George
Jacobs, a hostier. also had narrow
escape from death Saturday when a
Barre 4 Chelsea yard shifter shunted
loaded grain car over the bumper and
through Leclair's shop on South Main
street I.eclair Is at City hospital In
Barre with multiple Commissions and in
ternal injuries are feared. Jacobs, who
was chatting with Leclair. was near
the door and escaped before the gen.
eral collapse of the shop. The two.
story smithy was practically demolish-
ed. Mlscaloulations in opening two
switches near the shop are given as the
cause OF the accident. The yard shift.
er. with 10 heavily loaded cars. wa,
making down grade for the main lins
when 1t ran into the switch. When tbs
building collapsed Ieclair was thrown
into corner ana nearly halfhoul
elapsed before he was extricated.
crew of resouers from the IRE station
working with axes jacks and barn
found the man pinned under a heav!
beam and q wagon gear.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-03
SOUTH WOODBURY..

Frank Sprague is suffering from an at
tack Of neuralgia. Martin Clark has sold
the Edward Cilley farm to a purchaser
in Northheld.--Th usual preaching ser
vices were resumed last Sunday by the
Rev. NJ W. Hale. Communion will be
observed next Sunday.-The condition OF
Mrs. Jane Ball remains very low.--The
Rev. Harry May Of Bloomfield was Wis
itor In this place recently.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-03
NATIONAL LEAGUE STANDING.
1 ArNRIcAN LEAGUE sTANDIN0.

FREE pREss WANT ADS. PAY BEST
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-20
CHARGED WITH
LIQUOR VIOLATION
AIphonSe VerWeISt Arrested
on Charge Growing Out of
Club Raid.

Alphonse Verwelst, the Belgian
saloonist, whose place of business is
located at ia Lincoln way E, was
arrested about o'clock last night
by Patrolmen Montine and Weaver
on a warrant signed by Chief of
Police Kreiter and charging the
violation Of the Sunday liquor law.
The offense is alleged TO have been
committed last Sunday night when
the club operated over the saloon
was raided and a quantity of liquors
taken out of the rooms. Attys.
Charles Metzger and A. c. Colpaert,
who were retained by Verwelst, fur
nished the $500 bond the latter was
placed under for his appearance in
the city court for preliminary hear
ing Monday morning at O'Clock.
Nerwelst was also arrested IN
South Bend last Friday night for
violation of the automobile speed
ordinance. His case in the city court
Of that city is set for hearing Mon
day morning at $3.50 o'clock, but
either that or the local case will
have to be continued for hearing un-
I'll later i'm the week owing to their
being set for hearing within a half
hour of the same time.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-20
GOLDEN ROD HIVE
TO ATTEND MEETING

All the members Of the Golden
Rod hive, No. $50, Ladies Of the
Maccabees. will go TO South Bend
Tuesday where they will attend the
Northern Indiana association meet
at the w o. W. hall on Jefferson
blvd
In the morning a business ses-
sion Will be held and the officers
will be elected for the year. In the
afternoon class of so candidates
viii be given the private initiatory
degree. the work 20 be .exemplified
by the Mishawaka hive officers. In
the evening the ladies OF st. Joe
Valley hive, No 600. will exemplify
the public initiatory degree. These
ladies will be attired in Grecian
robes Of pastal shades. Mrs. Rose
O'Neal of Mishawaka, supervising
deputy great commander of Indi-
ana. will preside at the meeting
Mrs Carrie +. Torrey, chairman of
the great finance auditors of the or
der, will be present and viii give
the principal address Of the evening
Her topic will be THE Benefits of
the Ladies of the Maccabees."
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-20
RECRUITING ORDERS
RECEIVED BY CO. f
Deal Receives Orders
to Recruit Local Company
to $50.
News-Times Special Service:

News-Times Special Service:
ELKHART, May l9.-New orders
were received by Capt. Deal Satur-
day in regard 10 the recruiting Of
company + and instead of the usual
12O the minimum number of men
required by the new orders is now
$50. About so more recruits are
needed to fill the quota and Capt.
Deal states that he believes that he
will not have any trouble in getting
the required number without re-
sorting to CONSUMPTION.
AS the time of the stay Of the
boys in Elkhart is becoming limited
the demand for their attendance at
various services is more noticeable,
and Capt. Deal is becoming quite an
adept at pulpit oratory Sunday
night the company will attend spe-
cial services at the First Evangelical
church and the captain will speak TO
the congregation.
From the meagre information that
can be made public at this time t
is the belief that company L will
III ali FIODdDl Unity De sent 10 some
mobilization camp in Georgia, sew
eral camps are 10 be established in
that state, but no definite Informal
ton can be given out, and the public
must be satisfied with the state
ment that the local boys are going
somewhere" in the southeast.
In an interview with Lieut. Hoff-
mann Of the local cavalry troops, he
states that he has not received in
formation that the troops would not
be accepted for service, notwith-
standing the stories to the contrary
The last information received by
Lieut.. Hoffman, was TO the effect
that he should hold his troop in
readiness for examination and mus
ter at an early date.
Recruiting in the city seems 20
be at a standstill just at the present
time. but as registration day ap-
proaches the young men will prob
ably volunteer in the local uaitS
rather than be conscripted.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-20
Amazing Po1Uer of Bon Optic
To Make Weak Eyes Strong
Doctor Says II Strengthens
Eyesight SO per cent in One
Weeks Time IN Many Instances

n reasonable time and nultitudes more
will be able 20 strengthen their eyes %
as 20 be spared the trouble and eK-
pense OF ever getting glasses. Eve
troubles Of many descriptions may be
wonderfully benefited BY the use uf this
prescription az home. Go 20 any active
drug store and get n bottle OF Bon
OPTIC tablets. Drop one BOn-Optc tab
let IN a fourth Of a glass OF water and
let II dissolve. With this liquid battle
the eyes two 70 four times daily. You
should notice your eyes clear 40 per
ceptibly right from the start. and In
hammation and redness viii quickly dis
appear. If your eyes bother you even
little IL is your duty 70 take steps TO
save them now before II is too late
Many hopelessly blind might have saved
their sight If they had cared for their
eyes In time.
Note: Another prominent Physician. 20 when
the above article was submitted. said: a.
the Bon Optic prescription is truly a wonderful
eye remedy. Its constituent ingredients arc well
known 70 eminent eye specialists and widely
prescribed by them. have used ~ very euc-
ccssfully IN my own practice on patients whose
eyes were strained through overvork or misAt
glasses. can highly recommend n in CaEc Of
weak. watery. aching. smsrting. itching. bum
ing eyes. red lids. blurred vision or for eyes In
famed nom exposure 20 smoke. sun. dust or
wind II is one Of the very few preparations
feel should be kept on hand for regular use In
above. is not n patent medicine or a secret
remedy. II is an ethical preparation, the for
mula being printed on the package. The man
ufaCturcrs guarantee IL TO strengthen cyesieht
or refund the money. n can be obtained from
arv cooi d-''---iet and is sCld in this civ b.
Wettick's Cut Rate Store and other drug
gists.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-20
BY
LOCAL ARTISTS
Sow. Times speeIal serrIce:

News-Times Special Service:
ELKHART. May ia meeting
of the Artists club Of E1khart was
held Saturday afternoon at which an
attempt was made to revive the pro-
posed art exhibition in this city.
Several of the members suggested
that an exhibition be held in the
near future and the profits would
be given TO aid Red Cross work in
this city. Similar plans were made
sometime ago but war developments
DELAYED the plans However, the
members Of the club feel that a
crenitable exhibition Of works by
local artists could be given and at
the same time funds would be rails
ed for the Red Cross Another
meeting will be held the first Of
next week and an effort will be made
to complete arrangements for the ex-
hibition.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-20
COMBINATION STORM
PAYS CITY A VISIT
Wind, Rain, Hail and Light
ming Vie for HonorS-City
Dark for Hour.

A terri6c, rain. hail and electrical
storm struck Mishawaka last night
between $50 and O'Clock. but no
damage OF any consequence was
done. The deIuse Of rain lasted
about Is minutes, during which
time the electric lights throughout
the city went out for a period of a
minute or two. When the storm was
at its height a fire alarm was given
because OF an electric light pole 1t
West st. and Lincoln way getting
ahTe from a wire. Shortly after an
alarm was sent in 10 the depart
ment that "a pole at Twelfth and
Spring SITS. was on fire. The depart
ment didn't respond in that case,
but instead notified the power sta
ton and linemen were sent 10 make
the necessary repairs TO the wire,
which is Of high tension voltage.
Until the repairs could be COM