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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-16
WILLIlMSTOWN

, The adjourned annual meeting of the
Congregational church was held in the
} church parlors on Friday evening" Jan
II. at 1880 o'clock. Reports by the clerk
and treasurer and the various organiza-
tions connected with the church revealed
a prosperous financial condition and like
wise year of considerable activity, es-
pecially on the part of the women's or
PLANTATIONS. The following officers were
elected; Clerk and treasurer, Mary Il.
Waterman: executive committee, Il. E..
Smith, f. A. Downs, Alden II. Jewett !;
standing committee, Mrs. Laura l.. Aims
worth, Mrs. Edwin G. Smith. collector,
| A. III. Jewett; deacon for three years,
Glen +. McAllister; Sunday school SUI
perintendent, Walter b. Simons. At the
calling of the roll responses were read
from quite number of members unable
to attend as well as from those pres
ent. The singing of "Blest Be the Tie
That Binds and the serving of refresh
ments by the ladies brought the meeting
| to close.
Miss Lena Thurber, after spending
week at the home of Henry j. Martin
waiting to come down with the measles.
has decided not to have the disease and
returned to Barre and to Spaulding high
school
1t was too cold for profitable operation
of stoneshed the last days of last week
and so the plant of the William Is.
Jones Granite Co. and that of Passera
Brothers were temporarily shut down.
The community chorus is not holding
rehearsals just now but is resting bit
after the signal success of the Christmas
cantata, Star of the East" The hope
is often expressed that an Easter cantata
may be the next treat that the chorus
will give the public.
Mrs. Henry G. Waldo is recovering
from an attack of bronchitis, which con-
fined her to the bed about a week.
The masked promenade give last
week by the senior class of the high
school was a success about five dollars
being realized above expenses. There |
were many good costumes, the first prize |
being divided between the "Gold Dust |
Twins" personated by Esther Seaver and |
Doris Wright, and Charlie Chaplin"
by Robert Sironi. Second !
prizes were awarded to Mr.. and Mrs. o. |
ID. w UOu, WIN Wtlt uitootu III Ihc Nhoi
acters of an old man and old woman.
The oyster supper and entertainment
given in the parlors of the Congregation
al church last evening by the mems class
was well attended and much enjoyed.
The men did the work with the assist
ance of Mrs. Hiram Drury in cooking the
oysters, and it goes without saying that
It was done up brown. The price was
made low purposely, with the intention
Of getting enough to pay expenses.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-16
RANDOLPH
Mrs. Walter Ketchum Died at the Sana.
forum.


The people in town were shocked t.
learn on Sunday afternoon of the dealt
of Mrs. Walter Ketchum, who had beer
at the sanatorium for a week for sur
Igical operation, from which IL was sup
posed she was gaining, but sudden
turn for the worse resulted fatally. Mrs
Jessie (Durkee) Ketchum was a native
of Brooklield, and the first years of her
married life to Mr.. Ketchum they lived
in that town. Later they went to Gays
vile, where Mr.. Ketchum is the electro
clan for the Electric Light company, For
several weeks she had not been well,
and an operation seemed the only alter
native. Deceased is survived by her hus-
band, a son, Francis, about six years of
age, and daughter younger. One sister,
living out of the state, also survives, be-
sides other relatives here. On Monday
night the family came from Gaysville,
and the funeral will be held on Wednes-
day afternoon at o'clock, and inter-
children, who died when young, are bur-
led The sympathy of the community
is with the bereaved family.
j. d. Laport, who for weeks has been
steadily failing, has been at the point
of death for several days, due, it is
thought to slight shock, which he sus-
tanned one week ago. Mr.. Laport is
Civil war veteran and is very well known
in this vicinity.
Mrs. Nellie King, formerly the wife of
Fred Lashna, was married recently to
a Mr.. Pecor at Newport, N. H.
Miss WEIGH, a nurse, who has com.
pleted her education for nurses train
ing at the sanatorium, was graduated
from that institution on Monday, and
went at once to her home in Woodstock,
n. H., for two weeks stay.
Mr. and Mrs John Lamson and daugh-
ter left ON Sunday for Florida, where
they expect to pass several weeks.
Miss Maude Hatch, who has been in
Boston for several weeks, looking after
the care of an invalid, came on Monday |
to pass the next two weeks with her sis
ter, Miss Alice Hatch.
Mrs. Fraser AIetzger and Mrs. M. 7. |
Morse went to Montpelier on Monday to
pass the week, this being ladies week"
there. Mrs. Morse will visit schools two |
lays in the week, and the rest of the |
lime will pass with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. f. o. Merrifeld, who are there.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-16
BETHEL

| Mrs. Robert Noble last week visited
her son. Austin B, Noble, and her sister
Miss Anna Brown, both of whom are
teachers in the Manchester, n. H., higl
school.
Twin sons were born last Sunday &c
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Essigman at DR.
O. V. Greene's sanatorium. One baby
was still born, but the other is well and
strong. Mrs. Essigman's mother, Mrs
C. j. White. is with her.
Miss Wilhelmina Fairchild, who had
been i'll with grip, developed pneumonia
Sunday and yesterday was in critical
condition.
Judge of Probate G. L. Stow of Chelsea
was guest yesterday of his. stepson, ex-
Senator f. A. Davis.
Fred J.. Spaulding has returned from
LennoxviIle, Que, where he had been
working.
+. A. Gray, former landlord of the
Bethel inn, has moved into rooms in the
Lavere block.
Charles r. Wilmot has moved to Fitch
burg, Mass, where he has employment in
a foundry.
Miehelangelo Piedmonte heard last
week of the death of his father in Italy.
Mrs. Stephen Pomolatski has gone to
Boston for medical treatment.
o. J. Mareott of Randolph has bought
of Mrs. Charles Blodgett the standing
spruce on her wood lot.
The regular meeting of the Woman's
club at Mrs. w. G. Shaw's yesterday was
well attended Besides the program of
study there were readings by Miss Adell
King and Miss Marjorie Stockwell and a
solo by Mrs F. c. Putnam.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-16
Playing For
a Wife
BY ELlNOR MARSH

Miss Winterton was van inveterat,
gambler. She inherited $4,000 from
her mother, which was invested a
per cent interest, giving her a thou
sand a year. This was not enough
She could not possibly get Oh withou
| two thousand. She gambled and los
all her money except few thousand
dollars.
Steady girls make good wives, and
| there is not much to be expected from
unsteady ones. A gambler is not Ike
| ly to make a satisfactory companion
! for man. Nevertheless men are not
prone to marry woman because she
is steady. They marry the woman
who fascinates them, and q reckless
We man is sometimes more fascinating
than careful one. At any rate, Fred
MolIneaux fell in love with Miss Win
terton and asked her to marry him.
But he was poor, and she declined him
Had he been wealthy she would have
married him, because she liked him.
But Molineaux did not know this.
Molineaux went away. Everybody
said that he could not remain In the
same plAce with the girl who had re
fused him. This was before she in
herited her $4,000 or had taken to
gambling. One day several years later
he returned.
One evening the two met at bridge
rorty md rxara oppnpopto In n four
handed game. Miss Winterton took
$500 away with her. Mr.. Molineaux
told her he had brought back with
him several thousand dollars and
would be pleased to have her win 1t
from him. She said she would rather
win some one else's money, but he in
sisted, and she consented.
When they sat down to cards Moli-
neaux asked his opponent what game
she preferred. She chose bridge, and
they began two handed game. Moli-
neaux told her he couldn't lose his mon
ey to her fast enough without playing
high. She was not averse to this, and
they kept doubling and going back
till there was much money passing.
But instead Of Miss Winterton win
ming Molineauxs money he won hers.
She was reduced to few hundred dol
lars, the remains of her Inheritance,
when the luck turned and she began
to win, and it was not long before she
had recovered all she had lost to him.
From this time on Molineaux play
ed with apparent recklessness, which
would have indicated to an uninter-
ested observer that he was playing
to lose A thousand dollars
Of his money went to Miss Winterton,
then another thousand and another |
till $4,000 had changed hands. Then
ne drew five 500 bills from his pocket. !
II thought said Miss Wintertor, |
that you had brought back only /
few thousand dollars"
Il am not yet at the end of my pile"
ne replied, dealing the cards.
Molineaux continued to lose steadily.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-16
BRADFORD

Among those from this place to attend
the dairyman's meeting at Burlington
last week were Col. FL. t. johnson and
wife and Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Bickford.
III. III. Moore was business visitor in
st. Johnsbury Friday.
G.. A. Davis, who has had employment
Mt the Stonecliff farm most of the time
for the past three years, has moved his
family to their former home in Marsh
field.
E. Z. Porter has sold his interest in
Porter & Worthen's store to Dixie L.
Worthen Frank Worthen, who recently
moved here from South Ashburnham,
Mass, will have employment in the store.
Rev. A. w. Hewitt, who is a member Of
the state board of education, will lecture
in this town Feb /.
Miss Mabelle Emerson has returned to
her school in Norwich.
The every member canvass by some of
the men of the Congregational church
Sunday. Jan. 7, resulted in pledges
amounting to over 81 200.
Rev. A. R. Crewe, pastor of the Congre-
gational church here, who has had
unanimous call to the church of that de-
nomination in Newport, n H., at an in
crease Of salary, has decided to remain
with the people of Bradford for another
year.
Gentlemen's night of the Fortnightly
club was a most enjoyable occasion for
those present. About 80 partook of the
bountiful supper, served by the daugh-
ters of some of the club members. Prof.
Marshall of Dartmouth college enter
tanned the company in very pleasing
manner with readings from several au-
thors. Mrs. Crewe gave the club New
Years greeting and Mrs. Cole and Mrs.
Hooker gave musical selections, which
added much to the pleasure of the even
ing.
Willard Durgan of Syracuse, n Y,
was recent visitor at the home Of his
grand uncle, Elisha Durgan.
Carleton johnson has been caring for
+. II. Allen, who was i'll part of the
time last week.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-16
PL1INFIELD

The officers for 1917 were installed a
Ivy grange Saturday evening by Mr.. an,
Mrs. r. II. Collins of East Montpelier, a
follows Master, George Bean; overseer
Mrs. Inez Batchelder; lecturer, Waite
Lance; secretary, Miss Marjorie Cate
treasurer, Il. j. Colby; steward, Wallace
Bartlett; assistant steward, Clifford
Batchelder; lady assistant steward, Mis-
Edith King; gatekeeper, Stanley Foss
chaplain, l.. G. Baldwin. About 90 mem
bers were present An oyster supper was
served after the installation.
Richard Strong is recovering from an
attack of the measles.
Several from town attended the young
Tuesday night.
J. w. Batehelder was in Montpelier
Tuesday on business. L
Mr.. and Mrs. o. L. Martin, Mr.. and
Mrs. VIII Coburn and Frank Rice were
in Burlington last week to attend the
dairymen's meeting.
Mrs. Il. b. Virgins of Laconia, N. H.,
visited her sister, Mrs. A. f. Foss, last
week.
Mrs. John Cullum and Thelma Holt are
both ill with pneumonia.
Mrs. A. T.. Foss and Mrs. +. b. Virgins
were in Montpelier Wednesday to visit
their mother, Mrs. Lazelle, who is ill.
Miss Evelyn Bruffee was in Barre and
Montpelier Wednesday.
Mrs. C. d. Perry visited relatives in
Montpelier last week.
Mrs. A. n. Flood visited Mr.. and Mrs.
Lloyd Farnham of Montpelier Wednes.
day.
Mrs. Ed Stowe spent Wednesday in
Montpelier.
Ed Carr has gone to Brandon, where
he has employment.
Verne Hudson of Marshfield was a
business visitor in town Thursday.
Mrs. Tobin, who has been spending
several weeks with her sister, Mrs. John
Henderson, went to her home in Moores,
n. Y, Friday.
Mrs. Martha Heath spent Friday in
Barre and Montpelier.
Mrs. William Prescott visited Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur Prescott of East Montpelier
last week.
Miss June Martin was detained at
home last week by measles.
Mrs. c. p. Kellogg, Mrs. Wilbur Bart
lett and Mrs. John Fowler, jr., were in
Montpelier Saturday.
Mrs. Susan Parks went to Randolph |
Saturday to visit relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Batchelder of st. |
Johnsbury are spending few days with
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. W. Batehelder.
Mrs Truman Bartlett was in Barre
Thursday.
Paul LaPre and family have moved to
Fall River, Mass.
Clayton LaBree is i'll with measles.
Robert Wild has moved his family into
the Fortney house near the NJ. & w. r.
station.
Tuesday evening at the ]. 0. o. +. hall
the Plainfield camp of the Modern Wood
men of America had their installation of
officers, followed by an oyster supper.
The officers for the ensuing year are as
follows: Counsel, Bernard Hamel past !
counsel, Winfield Glidden; adviser, Alison
Smith; clerk, Earl Bartlett; banker, Roy
Dayton; escort, Joseph Bean; Waterman, {
Gerald Mason; sentry, Earl Martin; trus- i
tees, j. c. Robbins, Harold Perry, Guy q
physician, Ola w. Hodgdon. t
A busy and prosperous year is looked t
forward to for this camp. o
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-16

His adversary expected every time she
made big haul he would announce
that he had been frozen out But his
funds seemed to hold out amazingly
The more Miss Wlnterton won tho
more excited she became. The more
Mr.. Molineaux lost the cooler he APP
peared When Miss Winterton had
won $4,000 she was so absorbed In
the game that she forgot about her
opponent having only few thou
sand. She played high, but Molineaux
played higher. Occasionally he won.
They had been playing many hours
when Miss Winterton paused to count
her winnings, She had won $4,000.
How would you like to throw hand
at poker double or quits?" asked Moli-
neaux.
Miss Winterton caught her breath.
She had regained the amount of her
legacy. Should she stop and live on
81 1000 or risk oil by trying to secure
sum that would satisfy her-S2 600?
gambling demon.
Suppose yon lose" she said doubt
fully, have you the money to payT
Molineaux drew certified check
from his pocket for $4,000 and laid 1t
on the table. His adversary looked
surprised.
II thought you were poorW she said.
"Since l saw you last / have made
this money. l have come back to-
He paused, uncertain how to finish.
Buck against me. Your purpose is
or was to clean me out, then offer to
take care of me as your wife,"
Proceed with the game and you will
know my object. Is it double or quitsg'
She peered into his face. endeovoring
to read what was at the bottom Of all
this. 1t was inscrutable. Then she
said:
Double or quits it is. Deal the
cards"
He dealt her a pair Of tens and scat.
tering. His own cards were all scat
tering. She called for three cards, and
he dealt himself new hand. Throw
Ing his cards on the table face up, he
showed king high. Miss Winterton
turned her cards over and showed two
tens. Imperturbably as ever, Molineaux
pushed the check over to her.
1t was only at the latter part of the
play that Miss Winterton's attention
had been directed to what was going
on between her and a man who had
to her. Somehow now she
forgot what she had won in his posi-
Die object.
"Are you cleaned out?" she asked.
Eyes; i made this money on spec
llation and came back to lose ii to
gou. / am going away again to make
'ome more, and when have made it
am coming back to lose that to you
co."
NO. you're not" she said.
And he didn't. He married her.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-16
STOP CATARRHI OPEN
k0STRllS AND HEAD
Says Cream Applied In Nostrils
Relieves Head Colds at Once.

bead is stuffed and you can't breathe
freely because of a cold or eatarrh, just
get small bottle of Ely's Cream Balm
II any drug store. Apply a little of this
fragrant. antiseptie cream into your nos
irils and let il penetrate through every
mir passage of your head, soothing and
sesling the iufamed, swollen mucous
nembrane. and you get instant relief.
All how good II feels. Your nostrils
IRE open, your head is clear, no more
Iaseing, snuffing, blowing, no more
Ieadache, dryness or struggling for
breath. Ely's Cream Balm Is Just what
mfFerers from bead colds and catarrh
800 It's a delight.-Adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-16
STRUCK BY STEAM PIPE.
Blown from Drilling Machine in Mid
dlebury Quarry.

Middlebury, Jan. l6--John Clark oil
this village, an employee of the Middle.
bury Marble company, east of this vii
lage, met with a serious accident while
at work at the plant yesterday He OPP
crates one OF the drilling machines which
run on track He was passing another
operated by Mr.. LaDrake when one OF
the steam pipes was blown out of plae-
ing. Mr.. Clark was hit on the left side,
cutting cash in his head, four stitches
being required to close the wound His
left shoulder was injured. He was promp-
ly brouhgt to the surface from the bot.
tom OF the quarry by his fellow EN-.
ploycs with the aid Of derrick and
taken to the office of DIR. S. S. Eddy.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-16
EAST BARRE

At the annual meeting of the Congre
gational church held the past week in
the vestry, the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year: Clerk
Mrs. Blanchard; business committee, p
%. Wheaton. Mrs. William MeAllen, DR.
Avery. II. A. McAllister aud r. I. Sar.
gent: auditor. Mrs. blanchard: collector
Charles Waterman; chorister. A. C. Dick
ey; assistant chorister. NJ. J. Whiteomb;
organist. Mrs. A. c. Dickey. The average
church attendance for the past year was
ninety. The average Sunday school at
tendance was sixty-three.
The officers Of Silver Leaf circle viii
- installed this evening hy the deputy,
Mrs. Myra Bermond. Refreshments viii
be served
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-16
FELT LIKE A NEW
PERSON
After Taking Only One Box OF
"Frult-a-tiVeS"
East SHIP HARBOUR,

East SHIP HARBOUR,
vt is with great pleasure that write
to tell you of the sDonaeyfW benefits l
have received from taking "Fruit-a-
tives". For years, was dreadful
sufferer from Constipation and Heed
aches, and was miserable in every way.
Nothing in the way ofmedicines seemed
to help me. Then I finally tried
" Fruit-a-tives" and the effect was
splendid. After taking one box, I feel
like new person, to have relief from
those sickening Headaches.
Mrs. MARTHA DEWOLFE.
5Oc. box, for $3.50, trial size, 25c.
AT all dealers or sent postpaid by Fruit.
a-tives Limited, ogdensburg, MY.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-16
NORTH CALAIS

Mrs. Eugene Staples of Bradford wa.
the guest of her sister, Mrs. Elmer Eos
ter, the last of the week.
! Royal st. Clair of Barre was bust
ness visitor in town over Wednesday.
Miss Isabel Leonard is quite i'll with
bronchitis.
Fred Bates suffered slight shock Sat
urday night at the home of his sister,
Mrs. Jennie Martin.
Nelson Smith and Warren Ainsworth
attended telephone meeting at Cabot
Saturday,
There was a meeting of the w. r. G.
and $. of VS. Saturday night with an
initiation in the S. of VS. of member.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-16
GRANITEvILLE.

Notice to all members of Robert En-
nett court, No. 56i-The degree of ex-
Allied membership win be worked We'd
nesdsy evening, Jan. IL. Refreshments
will be served. A good attendance is
requested. J. +. Gallagher, rec. see.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-16

with eczema, ring
worm, rashes and
similaf itching, burn
ing skin troubles.
At any reliable
druggists get a jar of
resinol ointment and
a cake of resinol soap.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-16

Life without endeavor is ike enter
Ing a Jewel mine and coming on. with
empty bands-Japanese Proverb.
Stock taking sale at Abbott's.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-16
wEBSTERvILLE.

Notice 10 all members OF Robert En-
nett court, No. 564-Tbe degree Of ex-
'nesday evening. Jan. H. Refreshments
will b. served. A good attendance is
requested ]. F. Gallagher. rec. sec
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-16
Wor.r .,d wills.

Some women break their husbands
viii long before he dies. And IL isn't
the kind you put on paper. either
Macon News.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-16

These are not at all expensive. With
the resinol soap and warm water battle
the affected parts thoroughly, until
they are free from crusts and the skin
is softened. Dry very gently, spread
on thin layer of the resinol ointment,
and cover with light bandage--if nee
essary to protect the clothing. This
should be done twice day. Usually
the itching and burning stop with the
first treatment, and the skin soon be-
comes clear and healthy again.
Almost any soap win clean the skin
and hair. But those who want soap
which not only cleanses but actually
helps the complexion and hair are wise
to choose resinol soap.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-16
How to Heal
Skin-Diseases

A Baltimore doctor suggests this
simple, but reliable and inexpensive,
home treatment for people suffering
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-16
wEBSTERvILLE.

Entertainment and social in Baptist
church vestry Friday night. Jan. ~.
Everybody come. Adults, &c; children,
Zoe.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-16
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

Because of the large increase in the
cost of materials used in repairing shoes,
rubbers, etc, We wish TO notify the public
that hereafter our prices viii be a little
higher than formerly.
Only the best materials and workman
ship, guaranteed Latest machinery.
A good line of boots and shoes, rubbers,
etc, at reasonable prices. ] solicit your
patronage.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-16

Andes ranges and heaters; repairs for
all kinds of ranges, fire clay and stove
boards. E. A. Prindle, Depot square.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-16
EAST BARRE.

Regular meeting Wu-
chosen tribe, No. 10, /. o.
R. NJ, Thursday evening,
Jan. Is, at 7 o'clock. Work,
chiefs degree.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-06-04

Department stores never have bar
gain sale on rulers hy knocking down
On the price aud adding am Inch TO The
foot.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-06-04
WILMINGTON.

Rev Frank Z. Hyde. pastor Of the
Congregational church III Jeffersonvillc
.(Vt.) occupied the Wilmington Congrc-
gational pulpit Sunday morning and
evening. He preached here year and
a half % years ago, while still thco-
logical student and before his ordina-
ton. He is a candidate for the pastor
ate here.
On Tuesday, June ;, the Woman :
club will give a benefit for the navy
league 1t will consist Of two moving
picture performances, one a matinee for
the children especially, and an even
ing entertainment at S clock, both in
Memorial hall. There has been some
misapprehension as to the different fHnc
tionx, Of the local Red Cross work ant