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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-09
INTERESTING RELICS.
Eighteenth Century Articles Owned b.
Mrs. M. NJ. Strong.

Eighteenth Century Articles Owned BY
Mrs. M. NJ. strong.
MIS-. NJ. NJ. Strong Of 80 Buell. street has
In her possession some very old things
which she inherited from both her moth
er's and fathers side Of the family. One
of them Is a copy Of the New York Morn
ing Post. which was published on Friday
November 7. 1888. This paper contains
Washingtons farewell address to the cit
liens Of the United States, in full. An
other Is deed made out during the reign
of King George and dated July 10, 1773
These she inherited from her fathers
side.
Perhaps the most interesting of the ar
ticles which Mrs. Strong has are an old
Bible and pair Of spectacles. The Bible
is very large and has metal clasps. 1t
was published in 17O2 and brought from
Amsterdam. Holland. in 1909 by her grand
mother. Mrs. Judith Grosbeck. The old
spectacles were worn by Mrs. Grosbeck
and were gold-rimmed, the lenses being
octagonal instead Of round and the bows
having holes through which a black cord
was run to hold them on. These were
made in about 1709.
Mrs. Strong also has a document is
sued to her fathers grandfather. Ger
hart Schaeffer, by the mayor and court
OF Hilgert Dorf in Germany. when he left
that country to come to America in 17O9
1t is guarantee of his honesty and in
dustriousness and served as a recon-
mendation to all whom he might meet.
Besides the above things. Mrs. Strong
has book THE Journal of the Tour to
the Hebrides with Samuel Johnson" by
Boswell. 1t was printed In 1746 and was
found in deserted house owned by Rob-
ert Saunders Of Williamstown, Va. and
was presented to her husband, Gen.
Thomas j. Strong of the 18th New York
artillery. by Major Fred w. Prince in
1854 Mrs. Strong would be glad to show
these articles to any one who is interested
in them.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-09
GENERATORS BURNED.
Electric Service in st. Adams Out Of
CommissiOn Because Of Storm.

st. Adams. Aug. 2.-As a result Of
two severe electrical storms at Fairfax
to-day. the electric service in this city
was out of commission from noon until
above Ave o'clock this afternoon. The
first storm occurred about 11:50 and
the second at 1920 o'clock.
Two generators at the power plant
were burned out. The storm was the
most severe of the year and the fall of
rain was heavy. the Lamoille river ris-
ing about a foot and a half. One gem
orator was burned at the ilant yester-
day afternoon. causing trouble with the
service here for an hour.
A few local telephone lines We're out
of commission here as a .esul. of the
storm and at the Western Union office
all lines south were out of commission
for some time. The lines north were
all right
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-09
LOST THEIR APPETITES.
Bolt Strikes Ell Of building Where
Summer school Students Dine.

Middlebury, Aug. 2.-While the electri-
cal storm Of yesterday noon was at its
height. the summer school students who
take their meals at Battell cottage were
startled from their seats when bolt of
lightning struck the ell Of the cottage.
The students were at dinner when a sharp
crack was heard and the room was filled
with quick flash of light. Excitement
reigned for few minutes and the sew
eral schools. each speaking it's own
tongue. made the dining hall a vcritable
Babel. Nobody was injured, but num-
Der. 1t was noticed, seemed to have suf-
fered sudden loss of appetite. Except
for the dislodgment of a few bricks from
the chimney, no damage was done. The
storm centered about the town and dur
ing its progress several bolts struck in
close proximity to the college buildings
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-09
YOUNG Fits PROMOTED.

Stanley c. Fits, son of the late Atty. Gen.
Clarke c. Fits Of Brattleboro. who went
to France as member of the American
Field Ambulance service has written his
mother that in two weeks from July II
he was to be made sergeant in his Sec
ton, which is engaged in transporting am
munition to the front, and that on August
III ne Is to be sent to Meux with two other
men to take five weeks course in the
French officers training school. after
which he will receive the rank Of lieu
tenant in the French army and may have
the choice of returning to his present work
OF OF entering any other branch of the
army, with the rank of lieutenant
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-09
"TRUSTY" ESCAPED.

Although he had had many opportuni-
ties to make his escape. it was not until
July 81 that Frank Sordiff disappeared
from the house of correction in Rutland.
He has moved the lawns and grounds
at the place for two months out of a sem
tence of four to six months for petit lar
ceny, which would have ended October l.
After going on an errand several miles
into Shrewsbury to take a horse to pas
ture. SordifE made his getaway. Sordiff
was from Burlington, where he has wife
and five children. Superintendent Loukes
believes the mans departure is due to the
influence of another man, who was dis
charged from the institution that morn
ing.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-09
Sues MOtOrist for $500.

Middlebury. Aug. 7.-Suit for 5000
damages has been brought by Harry
Warner of Weybridge against A. w.
Yercon of Utica, N. Y, as the result
of headon auto collision late last
night. A Maxwell car driven by Mr..
Werner. who had three companions.
and Ford driven by Mr. Yercon, who
was accompanied by E. F. Denney and
Paul Fairchild. came together on the
Salisbury road near the Oscar Nelson
farm. The Ford car was turned bot
tom side up and the occupants of both
cars were cut and bruised The War
ner machine had a broken wheel and
fender.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-09
A FAMILY INDUSTRY.
(From the Youths CompanionN

rrom tne ioutn s Companlon.)
Now" said Mr.. Jones energetically, IT
think it's high time, Jimmie, that you
began to learn something and / am GO
ing to teach you. We will begin by count
ing the people in our family"
"Yeth, thir," said Jimmie.
Now, mother is one, and l am one, SO
that makes two, doesn't it?"
"Yeth. thir," said Jimmie.
And now, grandma is one more and
she makes how many?"
Jimmie looked interested, but doubtful.
Three. isn't it?" prompted father
"Yeth. thir." said Jimmie.
And now. there's grandpa. He makes
how many? Four. isn't it."
"Yeth, thir," said Jimmie.
"And then there's Aunt Ellen. She
makes-hoy many? Five, isn't IT,"
"Yeth. thir." said Jimmie.
"And then. there's Uncle Stephen. He
makes"
But. daddy" exclaimed Jimmie, do
they all make hominy?"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-09
HEALTH MATTERS.

State BOnrd Receives and Discusses Re-
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Education Work.
The regular monthly meeting Of the
Vermont State board of health. which
occurs the first Thursday after the first
Wednesday Of the month. was held Aug
ust at the headquarters of the board
on Church street.
The business in hand was the reports
from all departments Of the State. includ-
ing reports Of contagious diseases. and
these were discussed at length by the Off.
Gals present, DR.. Charles 8. Caverly OF
Rutland, DR.. Fred T. Kidder Of Wood
stock, and DR.. Charles F. Dalton Of this
city. secretary.
There were also data from Miss Janet
B. Merrill and Miss Helen King. two
young ladies who are specialists In mus
Gle training, who are employed by the
Vermont State board Of health. It Is the
business of these young ladies to follow
up Dr. Lovett's clinics and to see that
the prescribed treatment Is carried out
They have IS patients in this State to visit
who are receiving treatment under DR.
Lovetts direction.
H. w. Slocum gave a report of the
tuberculosis educational work. and show
ed that the moving picture machine was
used in II different places during the last
month and that more than 1850 people
heard lectures on the modern methods Of
safeguarding health, together with a brie1
talk on tuberculosis. Mr.. Slocum speak.
about 20 minutes and shows lantern slides
for the same length OF time.
The board decided to buy a storage bat
terry for use with the picture machine. 81
chat 1t will be possible to show pictures II
towns where there Is no electricity.
COMMUNICABLE DISEASES RE-
PORTED.
The following number Of cases Of com
lmunicable diseases were reported to thu
| secretary Of the State board Of health
during the month of July: Measles. 321
, scarlet fever, So; smallpox. 4; chickenpox
%; mumps. ~; german measles. 50; typhoit
fever. 49, diphtheria. 20: whoopingcough
| 1903; poliomyelitis. 26; venereal diseases, 81
| tuberculosis. IS.
The report Of DR.. B. H. Stone, directo
Of the State laboratory of hygiene. showed
that the following number Of examination
had been made during July: Diphtheria
800; typhoid, "a; malarial fever. Q: tuber
culosis. 1872; venereal diseases. 90: sanitar!
water. 95: milk. II: food. n; drugs. IS: au
topsies to complete death returns, q; chem
ical examinations in connection with tn
| above. l. miscellaneous examinations, 152
liquor examinations. /; total 1.039.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-09
WILL NEVER BE WITHOUT 1T.

No other cough medicine reaches the
spot" heals. soothes and relieves irrita-
ting, hacking coughs like Foley's Honey
and Tar. Mrs. John Bournoville. Brussels.
Wis. writes: 1--WE been using Foley's
Honey and Tar Compound for years and
recommend 1t for children. will never
be without It In the house. ]. w. OSul-
Ivan, 30 Church Street. (Adv)
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-09
YOUNG BOY BROWNS


Morrisville. Aug. 5.-wiliy Kelley. aged
IA years, son of Mrs. Lena Kelley. was
drowned this afternoon about $50 o'clock
while in bathing with some younger boys
at Lake Lamoille near Samoset. The boy
got in beyond his depth. Frantic efforts
to save him were made by his companions
who once got hold Of his hair. but the boy
was too heavy and sank. The body was
recovered in about an hour.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-09
No WASHINGTON.
'From the Troy Times.)

since February 81. 1871. there has been
no city OF Washington" remarks the
ouca Press. On that date Congress re-
pealec the charter Of Washington George
town and the levy court" and created
instead one municipality Of the District
OF Columbia. The attention of President
wilson was called to this fact by Repre-
sentative Ben Johnson Of the committee
on anairs OF the District of Columbia. and
MI. Wilson is dating his proclamations
and commissions. Done in the District
OF Columbia" instead Of Done at the
city of Washington, ID. c." as there Is
no city Of Washington on the map.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-09
PROHIBITS SALE OF ICE CREAM.

Newport. r. l.. Aug. 6.-The sale of ice
cream was prohibited throughout the city
to-day as one step in the effort to stamp
out the epidemic Of diphtheria which has
prvailed for six days. Policemen were
stationed at the entrances of confectionery
stores to see that the regulations were en-
forced.
Thirty-eight new cases were reported to-
day, making the total 201. All cases with
one exception are very light.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-09
$4,S52,OS4,469 NOW IN
CIRCULATION IN u. s.
Treasury Department Statement show
shows n New Record.

Treasury Department Statement SHOWS
Shows n New Record.
Washington. Aug. 6.-Money In circula-
ton in the United States. the treasury de-
partment's circulation statement to-day
shows, reached a new high record August
/. The total on that date was $4,S52,O S4, 46S'
an increase of nearly % per cent. within
a year. This includes gold. silver. and all
forms Of currency. but does not include
money in the treasury which would bring
the total up to s5,513. 292. 1914.
The per capita circulation August was
$4653. Within year the per capita cir
culation has shown the phenomenal IN
crease of s753, greater than during any
other similar period of time.
The amount of gold in the treasury and
in circulation was 50, OSs, 21s, 49S. an increase
of $3.50, 000,O 900 within the year and OF ap-
proximately $1,000, 1000 since the Euro
pean war started.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-09
HE FELT LIKE NINETY,

Nothing makes person feel old quicker
than disordered kidneys. They cause
aches and pains all over the body. A.
w. Morgan. Angola. La. writes: "Oh.
suffered with pain In my back. am 43
years old. but ! felt like man 80 years
old. Since ! took Foley Kidney Pills
feel like ! did when / was 81" j. w.
OSu.ivan. 30 Church Street. (Adv.)
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-09
PAUL EISLER'S DAUGHTER DIES.

Zeta Eisler. the three-month- old daugh-
ter of Paul Eisler. conductor at the
Metropolitan opera house in New York.
and Mrs. Eisler. died at their summer
cottage at Lake Bomoseen August l..
The child was the granddaughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Edward V. Ross of Rutland.
Mr.. Eisler was for some time accom-
PIANIST for Madame Johanna Gadski. the
great German soprano. but is now with
the Metropolitan and is now spending the
summer at Lake Bomoseen, where the
world-famous tenor, Johannes Sembach,
is also staying.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-09
With the First Marines.

st. Adams. Aug. 6.-Earl 3. Boyce. a
private of the 9th company. son of Mrs
j. G. Boyce Of Lincoln avenue, Is with
the first expedition Of U. s. marines to
place the American flag on the firing line
in France. according to information Just
made public. Private Boyce enlisted in
the u. S. marine corps April II last at its
Detroit, Mich. recruiting station.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-09
FEEL WORSE AFTER VACATION.

The change from outdoor activity of
vacation time to the quiet Of regular en-
ployment sometimes makes one feel heavy
and stuffed up" uncomfortable and bill
ious. with a mean headache and coated
tongue. Foley Cathartic Tablets give
prompt relief from these results of in
digestion. Mild and gentle. but sure. j.
w. O'Sullivan. 30 Church Street. (Adv)
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-09
"TlIE MARsEILLAIsE,s
(From the Woman's World.

The Marceillaise Hymn. the ational
hymn OF France. received its present name
from the fact that body of French
troops from Marseilles marched into Par
is. where It was unknown, singing IL lust
lily. The words and music of the piece
were composed by Rouget dc rIsle, a
French officer of engineers, and II was
first produced In 1872 at the house of
Baron Dietrich In strassburg. under this
name Of the Chant du Depart rArmee
du Rhin."
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-09
CHARITY CANNING COMMITTEE.

The response to the appeal for surplus
garden produce has been unexpectedly
generous. The appeal is two-fold: first,
to conserve what might otherwise be vast
ed; second, to feed those who might 9TH
erwise go hungry. on the first day 40
quarts of vegetables were put up ready
for distribution. The next canning day is
Wednesday. Vegetables may be left at
Morrill, Hail. or at Brewers department
store in the morning. or may be called for
by notifying Mrs. Gardner Brewer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-09
VERMONT NOTES
News Items of the State Gath
cred Here and There.

WOMAN KILLED BY FALLING LIMB.
Mrs. George House of Beebc. near Derby.
was instantly killed during the severe
storm July 30. when, while on her
way home from the postofrice. she WAS
struck by the falling limb of a tree.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-09
A DEMOCRATIC VIEW.


On the surface William T.. Borah
seems rather more OF a patriot than
Henry Cabot Lodge or Boies Penrose
The bounding West breeds even Re-
publicans who are worth having in
Congress-,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-09
BARN BURNS; $4,000 LOSS.
lightning Causes Destruction at Farm
Owned by r, w, Perry.

Hinesburg, Aug. 2.-The large hay barn
on the farm owned by F. w. Perry Of
Burlington and occupied by II. S. Hol-
comb was struck by lightning yesterday
afternoon at three o'clock and destroyed,
together with all it's contents. In the
barn were between IL and II tons of hay.
and farming implements. The loss is
about 5000. covered by insurance.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-09
MORE REVENUE CALLED FOR.

(From the New York Herald)
The revenue bill on which Congress has
expended such protracted and weary la
bors is knocked into cooked hat by
the unexpected proposal to submit new
war budget Of five billion dollars.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-09
LIGHTNING CAUSES $4,000 LOSS.

11I0fI 4NI1V1 C2&Oor1o *IV'V70 I1Ooo'
During the severe storm Thursday aft
ernoon. lightning struck a large hay and
cattle barn on the farm of Edgar Mar
CELL in New Haven and the building and
its contents were destroyed by fire. A
bucket brigade saved the house. The loss
is $4,000. covered by insurance.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-09

Every day some people solve bother
some problems by reading and answer
ing classified ads. What's your problem
to-day7
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-09
Burned by Lightning.

johnson. Aug. 2.-George Marchy
was struck by lightning at the tale
mill this afternoon and suffered severe
burns upon his face. 1t Is thought that
he will recover.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-09
THREE NEW POLIO CASES.
Barre Police Conduct Patrol In Vicinity
of Homes Afflicted.

of Homes Afflicted.
Barre, Aug. 2.-Three new cases Of
polio appeared in the city to-day. making
a total of six since the disease first
appeared here three weeks ago. The
14-year-old daughter Of Mrs. Mary Rugo
is in serious condition. The second
case Is a six-year-old boy and the third
a baby. 20 months old. A blacksmith. q
years old. is under observation. The
police have established rigid patrol in
the vicinity of the three places where
polio appeared to-day.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-09
FIRST TO REPORT.
Caledonia County Says Of Six Accepted
Not One Claims Exemption.

Montpelier, Aug. THE Caledonia
county exemption board has reported
to the Acknowledgement that out Of the
first "a men examined six were accept
ed and not one claimed exemption.
Caledonia county Is the only board in
the State to report as yet.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-09
HEAT KILLS MRS. HARDING.

Mrs. Helen Harding of Putney died
Wednesday Aug. at her home from the
effects of the heat. She was overcome In
the afternoon and died shortly after.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-09

In advertising that used car. tell all
about II without exaggeration or evasion.
A good ad will always sell good car.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-06-23

Length, about ten inches. This
is one Of the best known and hand
soonest, as well as the smallest, of
the North American rawks.
Range: Breeds throughout the
United States, Canada, and north
ern Mexico; winters in the United
States and South Guatemala.
Habits and Economic status:
The sparrow hawk, which is a true
falcon, lives in the more open coun-
try and builds its nests in hollow
trees. 1t is abundant in many parts
of the West, where telegraph poles
afforde it convenient perching and
feeding places. It's food consists Of
insects, small mammals, birds, spid-
ers, and reptiles. Grasshoppers,
crickets, and terrestrial beetles and
caterpillars make up considerably
more than half it's subsistence,
while field mice, house mice, and
shrews cover fully rs per cent. Of
its annual supply. The balance Of
the food includes birds, reptiles and
spiders. Contrary to the usual ha-
bits of the species, some individuals
during the breeding season capture
nesting birds for food for their
young and create considerable ha-
voc among the younsters of the
neigborhood. In agricultural dis
tricts when new ground Is broken
by the pillow they sometimes become
very tame. even alighting for an in
stand under the horses in their en-
deavor to seize worm or insect.
Out of 40 stomachs examined, 314
were found to contain insects; 1879,
small mammals; and 20, small birds
This little falcon renders good SER
vice in destroying noxious insects
and rodents and should be en-
couraged and protected.
cot dbeara fea% %ovet-. sen
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-06-23

a desperate case Of this terrible
disease poor little Ozmer had when
he finally reached fairyland once
more. For whole month he had
10 be quarantined. but when 1t was
over he said to his mother, 1 guess
next time, I'd rather do my work
even in vacation than 80 of with
Puneriine and have that kind OF
fun And that was the last time
the little prince Of fairyland ever
neglected his work in vacation.
Jimmie was silent for several
minutes after Grandmother Gray
had finished the story. Then COM
ing over to her side he bent his
head down so that she could have
q full view of the back OF his neck,
as he said. Say. grandmother, can
You see whether any of UNI are
still on me, back there? And IL
they are, please knock UNI on an
tell UNI to go home. It's bad enough
to be quarantined for the measles
without havin' fairies give you the
figgety-wiggles besides"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-06-23
Two French Orphan.

In the city OF Brest, France, there
were two French orphans, Their
names were Paulette and Marie.
Az they sat on Paulette's steps,
they began to talk about their new
fathers and homes.
Paulette said that her father.
(meaning the one who adopted her)
was q circus owner, and that he
was going to send her q trained
goat. She said that the goat could
Jump through hoops, stand on his
hind feet and do lots Of things.
Marie said: You have nothing
on me-" She said her father own
q big steam boats and he was
going to bring some over and let
her ride up and down the river.
well, will let you play with
my goat II you will let me ride on
the steamers"
We'll, we are both satisfied"
said Marie.
And the two French orphans
were very happy after that.
John Lady, II years old.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-06-23
MY PET DOG

When | was about seven years
old | had a dog Teddy. If any OF
us children would hit each other ne
would bark at us. He was brown.
One day my sister took him nome 10
live with her. When my sister
would come home he would carry
her pocket book to the door. He
would go to the grocery Fl her, he
was run yer by an automobile and
killed. We miss him very much
Catherine Lane. 5B Grade, Warner
School