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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-02
AUGUST g, 1917

shoot him. he said. and both she and her
sister had fired his revolver while they
were camping at Malletts Bay. Shortly.
after Mrs. Deyette had returned from her
sisters funeral, she seized him by tho
arm and threatened him with a hatpin,
when he attempted to take the baby to his
| mothers, while at the same time Mrs.
Deyettes mother Mrs. Willetts. advanced
pom him carrying an umbrella in a threat.i
ening manner.
The witness also testified that on the
first night after Mrs. Deyette returned
from her sisters funeral. she entertained.
him with an account of how her brother,
and one Charles Burton a friend Of Rose,
Willetts. raised their right hands I'd
heaven and swore vengeance upon hims1
while standing beside the grave Of the
dead girl.
OTHER WITNESSES TESTIFY.
Mrs. Gertrude Clapp testified that she
was on the same train with Mrs. Deyetto1
when the latter went from Burlington to
Albany, N. Y. in October of 1872 while
on her way to Glovesville. N. Y. Mrs.
Deyette was known to the witness only by
sight, but introduced herself to Mrs. Clapp
and rode in the same seat with her to A-.
bany. She. invited Mrs. Clapp to lunch
with her at Albany. but after meeting q
man in the station. returned and said she
had found the party whom she was going
to meet, but that she would lunch with
Mrs. Clapp II the latter was disappointed
at her not doing so. which did not prove to
be the case. Mrs. Deyette also told Mrs.
Clapp. according to the latter's testimony
that she had changed her plans and would
remain In Albany over night instead o&
going directly to Gloversville. 3,
Mrs. Louise Miller of Essex, who waa
employed at the Deyette home for . few
weeks az domestic. testified regarding
the conditions In the home. Her TESTIMONY
was largely neutral. Police Ohicer Dennis
brodie testified to accompanying Mr.. DeyS
cite TO his home on the day that Rose WIZ
let's attempted to shoot him, ana TO tn
meeting with Mrs. Deyette at that tina.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-02
THE WEATHER IN JULY.
Temperature Three Degrees above the
Normal for the Month.

J. X. Hooper, meteorologist in charge
of the local station of the United States
weather bureau, reports a mean temper
allure for July of II degrees. which is three
degrees above the normal July tempera-
ture in Burlington. The highest was ~
degrees, on The 30th. and the lowest was
10 degrees. on the 5th. The greatest daily
range was rs degrees, on the 7th. and the
least daily range was seven degrees. on
the 9th. The precipitation amounted to 1:SS
inches. the normal for the month being
3.7S inches. The prevailing wind was
from the south, the total movement g.
2Oi miles. the average hourly velocity 8a
miles. and the maximum velocity 26 miles
per hour from the south on the first The
month was made up of eight clear. IA
partly cloudy and nine cloudy days. Pre-
cipitation in quantity sufficient to meas
ure occurred on Is days. An aurora was
noted on the 22d and thunderstorms oc-
Cured on II days
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HEAT FATAL TO ], N. FoRAN1
Weak Heart Prevents Recovery
When Frustrated.
Death Comes near Place where Adopt
ed Son was Drowned Less Than n
Month AGO in Motor Boat
Accident.

Joseph NJ. Forant of 60 Blodgett street
died last evening in a lot near his camp
back Of Ethan Allen park of heat pros
tration. supernduced by a weak heart, ac-
cording to Health officer Frank ]. Ennis,
who was called by the police department
to view the body.
Mr.. Forant. who was about IS years Of
age. had been dead about an hour wher
the police patrol, carrying the health Of
ficer, arrived on the scene. The dead man.
who was a sawyer at the ]. r.. Booth mills,
had worked all day, as usual, and after
he had finished his days labors had gone
TO his camp, where. with Adolphus Ploof.
a teamster Of 496 North avenue, he was
loading wood on to a wagon owned by Mr..
Ploof. and which they intended to bring
to this city.
Mr.. Ploof saw the victim Of the heat
wave drop to the ground, and rushed to
! his side. as did also a girl by the name Of
Miss Minnie Peasley CT 60 Blodgett street,
the home Of the deceased. BY the time
Ploof and Miss Peasley. who is employed
at the dead mans camp, reached his side.
Mr.. Forant gasped two or three times and
died. Ploof Immediately got in touch with
the police station, and Deputy Chief Co.'S
grove sent the patrol wagon after the
health officer, and the automobile i'm
medately departed for the scene.
When the police and health officer ar
rived there was nothing that could be
done, SO they constructed a stretcher
made of boards, and carried the man on
to Ploof's wagon. which had been un-
loaded of its timber. They then followed
the twning road from the river bank up
to the road back of the park. where the
police patrol was waiting. After the body
was placed in the machine it was taken
to the undertaking parlors of Arsene
Boucher on North street, where the re-
mains will be prepared for burial.
| That there has been hard luck in the
family is evidenced by the fact that an
adopted son. Frank Baldwin. was one Of
those drowned on Sunday, July s, with
the Hofrichter children. that accident
taking place about three-quarters of a
mile from where Mr.. Forant was over
| come and died last evening.
| The man has no children, but is sur
vived by wife. She was notified of her
husbands death by Miss Peasley
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MILKMAN LOSES HORSE.
Animal Shot after Breaking Leg in Col.
lision with Automobile,

lision with Automobile.
w. W. Aldrich Of South Burlington
Is out horse to-day as the result of
his milk team colliding with an auto
mobile. the property Of J. c. Norton of
Bristol. and which was being driven
at the time by his chauffeur, Perley
Hill.
The accident occurred yesterday
morning at the corner Of South Union
and Buell. streets as the milk team was
crossing the former street and the au-
tomobile ives coming up Union. The
automobile. which was travelling at a
moderate rate OF speed. struck the team
'amidships. with the result that the
horse was knocked to the ground and
one of its legs broken. The horse was
later shot and the carcass removed to
the rendering plant on North avenue.
Besides the chauffeur. the automobile
contained four ladies who were on their
way to the fort. The milk team was
In the hands Of the young son Of Mr.
Aldrich.
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John Ga6ney.

News was received in this city Sunday.
of the death of John Gaffney Of New
York. Mr.. Gaffney has two sisters who
are members Of the Order of Sisters Of
Mercy at Mt. st. Mary Academy on Mans
field avenue.
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Mrs. A. G. Peirce.

Mrs A. G. Pierce died Monday evening
at about $50 o'clock at her home at
1903 South Prospect street. after an ILL
ness of several weeks
Mrs. Peirce was born in Bridport on
August 20, 1889. her maiden name be-
ing Della Juliette Benjamin, the daugh-
ter Of william B Benjamin and Corne-
liza (Brainard) Benjamin. She was
married at Bridport on November S,
1852, to Albert Gallatin Peirce, a prom
inent business man Of this city.
Mr.. Peirce was engaged for many
years in the agricultural Implements
business, and was vice-president Of the
Burlington Savings bank. His death
occurred July II. 1904. Mrs. Peirce Is
survived by one son. Col. William s.
PIERCE, now stationed at the SPRING
neld Armory. at Springfield. Mass. Mrs
Henry c. Humphrey Of Burlington Is a
niece.
Mrs. Peirce was treasurer Of the
Home for Destitute Children for many
years. She was q member Of the Klifa
club and was communicate at st.
PauYs Church. She was a woman of q
singularly gracious and charming per.
| sonality.
The funeral services were held Wednes.
day afternoon at three a'clock at the
house. with burial in Lake View cemetery
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-02
ARE YOU UNLUCKYs

In August the air is full of pollen and
dust that cause trouble for some. yet
others are never bothered. No remedy
does more to relieve hay fever and asthma
than Foley's Honey and Tar Compound
for coughs, colds and Group. It clears
and soothes the afflicted nose. throat and
bronchial tubes. j w. O'Sullivan. 80
Church street. (Adv)
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OBITUARY
Henry c. Cassidy.

The remains Of the late Henry c. Cas-
sidy. formerly Of Hinesburg. who died
suddenly Saturday morning at his home in
Springfield, Mass. arrived in Essex juno
ton Sunday and were met by members
Of Burlington Council, No. 81, U. C. T.
The remains were accompanied from
Springfield by his wife. who was Miss
Minnie Allen Of Hinesburg. by Mr.. and
Mrs A. L. Walker Of Burlington and by
c. L. Clifford Of Brandon. Mr.. Walker and
Mr.. Clifford being brothers-in-law Of Mr..
Cassidy.
Henry C. Cassidy was born in Hnesburg
February 1s. 1864. He was one Of the best
known travelling men in New England.
having entered the employ Of Reed & Tay-
lor in 1880. and afterward being taken into
the arm. which was known as j. G. Reed
& Co.. selling his interest in the firm,
he entered the employ of the Berry, Hall
company and left later to accept a position
with the Thomas Wood Coffee company OF
Boston.
In 1901 he entered the employ Of the q.
B. harrington company. one Of the larg-
est coffee houses in New York, covering
western Massachusetts and Connecticut.
In 1908 Mr.. Cassidy Joined Manchester
Council. No. 1876. U. C. T.. and his interest
in this order was soon recognized and he
filled with honor all the chairs of the sub.
ordinate council and at once was elected
grand councillor at Springfield. Mass. He
was grand councillor at the convention
held in Burlington In June. 1915.
He was also member Of the White
Mountain Commercial Travellers and
Claremont Lodge. No. $40. B. p. o. e.
He is survived by his wife. three sisters
and three brothers. Funeral services were
held at the residence Of Mrs. Elizabeth
Allen in Hinesburg Monday afternoon a,
$50 o'clock. Burial was In the famil,
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county court IueSuay. MIS-. HOlDrOOk
home is in Essex and her maiden name
was Ellen B. Taft. Mr.. Holbrooks homo
Is now in Modesto, Cal. They have one
child. The couple were married in Essex
in 1902 by the Rev. d. d. Owens, and tho
grounds alleged for the divorce by the
libellant are adultery. intolerable severity
and refusal to support.
The annual convention Of the YER
mont Funeral Directors and Embalm-
ers' association will occur in this city
August 1880. with headquarters at
the New Sherwood where the business
sessions will be held. About 100 men,
bers will be present. Professor j. Il.
Crandall will conduct a demonstration
on demi- surgery, and papers on sub
jects of interest to members will be
ready and discussed.
Frank Cormier and w. r. Giddins were
turned over to the United States au.
thorities Saturday morning by the police
after a hearing before Claude d. Grafton
United States commissioner. Bail In
Cormer's case was later fixed at $500 and
in the case of Giddins $500 was asked
which he furnished They are held for
the next term of United States court. Both
were arrested several days ago, on a
charge of furnishing liquor to soldiers
The last man on the list at tho county
clerks office who is subject to draft from
Chittenden county in Uncle Sans con-
scripted army is James Tyler Moran
of Westford, 1t was determined by the ex-
emption board yesterday. Mr.. Tyler's seri'
al number Is 3.217 and his liability for serv-
ice number is $3.50. Cyrus Frank Coonrad
of this city is the first on the list for
Chittenden county, his serial number be-
ing 25S and his liability number. one.
The city clerk issued a marriage license
Tuesday to q couple who will have to
New Britain herald., 1917-12-08
Methodist Church.

Sunday at the morning service, 1o:45. Rev. MT. Cook begins series of sermons on '"The Present World Situation" The subjects are as fol- lows:
 Dec. 9-"The Seriousness of the Situation"
 Dec 16-"Is it a Calamity or, Challenger"
 Dec. 23-''A Christmas Sermon"
 Dec. 3O--"The Use and Abuse Of Force"
 Jan. 6-"What Christianity Has to Offer"
 At the evening services, 7:30, dur ing December illustrated lectures will be given on The Life of Christ The series covers the Boyhood, Early Min istry and Later Ministry of Jesus, and on the 23rd pictures of the old mas ters illustrating "The Christmas story' will be shown. Each lecture will be accompanied by illustrated { hy1nns and other appropriated music. At five o'clock each Sunday afternoon MT. Cook will give these same lec- lures to children. All are cordially invited. Young Peoples meeting at 5 D. m.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-08

advance which followed announce ment of the Interstate Commerce commission plan was not sustained. owing 10 the uncertainty as to what action would be taken. Some discus sion is, of course, inevitable, but 1t seems hardly probable that congress will unnecessarily delay settlement of the railroad problem, which is such a vital factor in our successful con- duct of the war. Not less than a bill lion dollars will be required during the coming year to put the roads in efh- cient condition. Our government IS already carrying burdens enough without adding the railroads; and it IS not to the interest of owners, shlp- pers or employees to change from prl- vate to government control until prl- vate management has had the fair chance denied for a number ofpyears Not a few good stocks and bonds are selling below intrinsic values, making them good investments for the long pull. Under present unsettled condl- tions, however, continued sharp fuc- tuations must be expected from day to day. The war, the action of con- gress and advancing interest rates are still tho chief governing factors.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-08
CITY ITEMS

Order your Christmas Greeting l cards now. Largest assortment at Adkins. 66 Church St.-Advt. There will be a special meeting of Harmony lodge. A. F. and A. M, on l Monday evening.
 l Ivor Axelson will speak at the meet ing of the Luther league at the Swed- 1 ish Lutheran church next Thursday 1 evening.
 Marriage licenses have been issued to Horland Dennett Gwillim of 35 Stearns street, Bristol, and Miss Lila Willman of 121 Riverside avenue, Bristol.
 Principal Weeks of the East street school did not report to the police yesterday that boys who attend the school were responsible for breaking windows. Ills statement was that the windows were broken by boys who do not attend the school. A special meeting of the New Brit ain aerie, F. D. E., will he held to- morrow afternoon at o'clock to take action on the death of Charles c. Dougherty.
 Louis Zotta of Willard street was arrested early this afternoon, charged with breach of the peace at his home. Zotta. who is believed to be mentally unbalanced, will appear in court Mon, day morning.
 Councilman Albert F. Eichsteadt has transferred two building lots on Cher " street to Elvina Mirante
 Mathew Egan, secretary of the J. M. Hallinan Co.,. Inc, has enlisted in the United States Army Medical corps and 1xY{11 in duty next Tuesday
 Louis Fleischer of Belden street has enlisted in the U. s. Army Signal corps reserve and is now awaiting call to the service.
 Our Christmas club starts Decem- Der 22nd. We pay interest. Com mercial Trust Co.-advt.
 Past Commander F. G. Streeter will address the meeting of the Osgood Hill School Parents and Teachers associa- tion next Tuesday evening on Pa triotism and Current Events of To- day"
 The boy Over There" will appre- oiate a fountain pen. Adkins, 6G Church St.-Advt.
 The meeting of the board of police commissioners was postponed from last night to some night next week. It will probably be held Friday evening.
 Charles Cook, who is connected with the Naval Reserve force ard stationed at New Haven. is spending |. the weekend with his parents in this { city
 The Masonic Hall association will i hold it's quarterly meeting on Mou- day evening.
 Russell H. Smaller, Jr., of 110 South l Burritt street left today for Fort
New Britain herald., 1917-12-08
Charles c. DouSherty.

Charles c. Dougherty of this citN formerly of Hartford, died at the New Britain General Hospital yester- day afternoon following a short !l- ness.
 The deceased was veteran of the Spanish American War having served in Company G, First Connecticut Volunteers. He then enlisted in the Ninth U s. Infantry and saw service in the Philippines and in China.
 He is survived by his wife, two brothers, Joseph F. of Springfield, Mass. and William F. ,of Hartford, and by two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth K1tson and Miss Margaret Martin. 10th of New Britain. The funeral will be held from the home of his sister Mrs. Kitson, 616 Main street on Monday morning at o'clock with services later at St. Mary's church. Burial will be in Mt. St. Benedict cemetery, Hartford.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-08
Are Under Arrest.

London, Dec. S.-The members of the All-Russian committee to deal with the elections to the constitu- ent assembly have been arrested by the Bolsheviki, a Reuter- despatch from Petrograd says. Lenine, Trotzkv and the other Maximalist leaders have appointed Moses Uri- tzky commissioner for elections to the constituent assembly with virtually autocratic powers.
 The Germans, it is added nave warned Russian aviators distributing Maximalist proclamations that they will be shot if captured.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-08

Slocum, N. r., where he has enlisted in the Guartermasters' corps of the army.
 Kenneth Case, formerly employed at the office of Landers, F'rary & Clark, left today for Omaha. He recently enlisted in the aviation sec- ton of the signal corps and has gone to the western city for training.
 New Britain Nest, Order of Owls, will hold Il special meeting at ; o'cloc: tomorrow afternoon as, A. P. Marsh's store on Main street to take action on the death of Joni ". Hickey.
 Our Christmas club starts Decem- Der 22nd. We pay interest Commer- cial Trust Co.-advt
New Britain herald., 1917-12-08
AMERICAN TOBACCO
 FEATURES TUMBLE
Breaks 2 IA Points, While U. s. Steel Reacted in Short Session

Wall Street-Dealings in stocks were neglible. The turnover was the ightest of the year. Lower prices at the opening were partially overcome later but trading dragged near the end. A few prominent rails yielded point and some active industrials lost as much with 1-2 point de- cline in Brooklyn Rapid Transit. Many prominent stocks were not quoted at all. The closing was heavy. Sales approximated 100000 shares. Liberty 4's were quoted at e7.2S to 97.54 and thea 1-2's at 9S.78 to 98.86.
 Prominent stocks were lower by fractions to a point at the dull opening of the week nd session, trans-contin- ental rails, industrials and metals leading the decline. American Tobac- co featured the specialties with a break of 2 IA points. U. s. Steel reacted point and other equipments eased slightly with shippings. The bond market was apathetic bond is- sues displaying further weakness. Lib- erty bonds hardened.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-08
Emmanuel Gospel Church.

Booth hall, 259 Main street. Ele- vator service. Milton g. Anderson, pastor. The morning message at 10:45 o'clock will be '"The King of Fierce Coun .enance Foretold by Daniel the Prophet Who Shall Mag nifty hin sci m His Heart an: by Peace Shas! Destroy Many, but He Shall Be Broken Without Hand" or ''The Character, the Work an1 Des- tiny oc the Last Great Gentle, World Ruler" When Shall These Things Be-" 10 a. m., Praise meeting. 12:15 D. n., Bible School. p. m. Young People. D. m., Evangelistic meet ing. A cordial welcome to all.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-08

Meriden, Theodore Swenson of Brook lyn, Harry Stromberg of Now York and Miss Myrtle Anderson Of Arling- ton, N. J., on young peoples work. In the evening Rev. William J. Sly. director of young peoples work in Connecticut, will speak on Modern Methods in Young Peoples Work" A large number of delegates is ex- pected. Reports will be presented by the officers. The different sessions will be under the leadership of Er- hardt Svenson of Brooklyn, N. r., who is the president of the organiza- ton.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-08
CHURCH NEWS
First Baptist Church.

Morning worship at 10:45 o'clock. Sermon by the minister, pr. Earle B.. Cross; subject, When Thou Prayest." :" Bible school at 12:15 p. m. with classes graded for all ages. Brother hood class meets is the gallery of the church. Y. P. s. c. E. meeting at 6:00 D. m. Subject, Here Am l. Send Me-" leader, Miss Inez Boehm Even ing congregation at 7:30 p III. The minister will preach from the theme, Are We Fit to Stay at Home?" Mrs. R. N. Lister of Boston will be the soloist An invitation extended to all to attend these services.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-08

Dr. Glen Levin Swiggett, formerly of the University of Tennessee and recently assistant secretary general of the second Pan-American scientific congress, has been appointed specialist in commercial education in the bureau of education, department of the interior. In this new work the bureau proposes to investigate focal, state and national educational oppor- tunities for business training, to recommend courses of study and to co-operate through advice and coun- sel in the establishment of the proper relations between opportunity for training and the needs of business.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-08
Stanley Memorial Church.

The usual services will be held to- morrow: Mol ming worship at 1O:45 with a sermon by the pastor. Sunday school at 12. The Young Peoples $ meeting at p. m., will be led by Miss Grace Schmidt. Topic: Seek ing Things Worth While.
 The Boy Scouts will meet on Mon- day evening at 7:15 o'clock. A day evening at 7:15 o'clock.
 The Endeavor Circle will meet al the church ou Thursday at 7:3O p. I'll Choir rehearsal on Friday evening
New Britain herald., 1917-12-08
Is Challenged.

London, Dec. 8.-In reiterating his former statement that regenerative processes are going on in Russia the Petrograd correspondent of the Morning Post says:
 'The real Russia is silently and steadily working for reconstruction and the inevitable return to common sense, which we may hope is near at hand" He adds the BolsheVlkl no" are being challenged by an organiza- tion calling itself the Union of Anarchist -Syndicatists.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-08
Peoples Church.

sunday-10 o'clock. prayer; 1o:45, preaching by Rev. c. P. Way of phila- dclphiA. Subject, The Vision and tho Mission; 12:15, Bible school; 5:45. Young Peoples meeting; ' o'clock, Rev. C. F. Way will speak. Sub- ject, The Bright Light in the Cloud.
 Tuesday-~4 o'clock, meeting of tho Cl>ldr~n ano Juniors.
 Wednesday-3 o'clock, Women'a Missionary Prayer and meet with Mrs. A. J. Hawhurst, Prospect street; 7:45, Cottage meeting with Mrs. A. A. Tut tie, 109 Winthrop street
 Thursday-7:45. Church Prayer meeting.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-08
Swedish Film Baptist Church.

The Baptist Young Peoples Union of the New York Conference VIII hold it's bi-annual meeting here to- we'll of New Haven will speak this eRening at 7:30 o'clock, and tomor- row forenoon Rev. A. Engdahl from Meriden will preach. In the after noon at 3:3O o'clock, short addresses will be given by Harry Johnson from Hartford. Miss Daisy Johnson of
New Britain herald., 1917-12-08
Sante A. FOberg.

The funeral of Sante A. F'oberg was held at 2 o'clock this afternoon from his late home at 92 Jubilee street and at 2:3O o'clock from the Swedish Luth- eran church. Services were conducted by Rev. Dr. s. G. Ohman and burial was in F'airview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-08
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
William J. Mccarthy.

The funeral of William J. McCar- thy of 20 Belden street was held from the Union station, Hartford. this af- ternoon at o'clock. Burial was in Mt. St. Benedict cemetery, Blue Hills.
 The funeral mass was held Thurs day morning at o'clock at the church of St. John the Evangelist.