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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-29
GREENSBORO.

The annual business meeting Of the
Greensboro Cofnet Band was held at
Grange hall Saturday evening and the
following officers were elected: President.
Frank Eastman; vice-president. Payron
Morse; leader, John King: secretary and
treasurer. Foster Gebbe; committee,
frank Eastman, Payson Morse, John
King, Foster Gebbie, Maurice Goodrich.
Charles Goodrich. Six new names were
handed in for membership to be voted
on at the next meeting to take the place
Of those who have gone away or dropped
out--Mrs. James Black has the measles
and her sister. Mrs. Wilson. of Crafts
bury, is helping to care for her.-Mrs.
Sieorge Colby has been visiting friends in
New Hampshire for several days-Mrs.
IOuvisa Aver Of Troy visited Mrs. Jennie
Perrin and Mrs c. NJ. Wiley the past
veek.-IThe students from Craftsbury
Academy are at home enjoying their
Baster vacation.-Miss Merle Harrison
came home Saturday from the Northfield.
Mass, school for the Easter vacation and
her friend. Miss Holmes, came with her.
Mrs. Laura Harrison went to st. Johns
bury Friday to meet her daughter and
return with her Saturday to town.-Nor-
man Dufur is at home from Morrisville
school and has the measles.-The members
of Caspian Lake Grange after their reg.
MAR business meeting Thursday evening
threw open the doors to the public that
all might enjoy the lecturers program,
which consisted of singing by the Grange
choir. piano solo by Miss Bessie Silver,
a humorous reading by Mrs. A. B. Cuth-
bortson. song by y. n. Allen, piano solo
by Miss Dorothy Wiley. and promenad-
ing. Maple sugar OH snow was served.
About 60 patrons were in attendance at
the regular meeting.
Sumner Hill started Monday afternoon
with his hired man. Mr.. Blair. to go to
his stock farm about half mile from his
homo at Greensboro Bend. The horse get
ting into the snow. both men got out of
the sleigh to get it up. Mr.. Blair went to
the horses head. Mr. Hill was behind
the sleigh and when Mr.. Blair looked
around Mr. Hin was on his face in the
road. Mr.. Blair went to him at once and
found him dead. Help was summoned and
the remains were taken to his home. Mrs.
Hill was visiting in St. Johnsbury at the
time and could not reach home until Tues
day morning. The deceased was Y years
old and had nearly all always lived in
town.-6aturday, Roland Thornton and
Maurice Goodrich we're engaged at James
Blacks in getting some dry wood from a
shed at the barn to take to the house
shed, when the snow slid from the roof OF
the barn, striking the roof OF the shed
which was already loaded. with such
force that the timber gave way. AS the
roof fell in Mr.. Thornton was caught in
the wreckage and was unable to get out
Mr.. Goodrich was more fortunate and
escaped injury. being able to extricate
p him from his uncomfortable position. His
I'm ND str nj nd on ho Ia
bruised where he was caught by the fall
ing timber.-Mr. Black is ill with the
measles Mrs. Black is thought to be i'm.
proving.-Mr. and Mrs. b. NJ. Wiley and
daughters have gone to Waterville this
week for visit
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-29
MORETOWN.

Several from here attended the funeral
Of Mrs. julie Palmer in waitsield Sun
day.-P. E. Griffith has rented the Leon
Palmer place and is to move April l.
Mrs. Newton and family are to move from
the wilcox tenment to p. r. Grineth's
house April Paul johnson was in Mont
pelier one day the past week.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-29
FORMER DuRLaNGToNIAN MARRIED..

Tho following item appeared in the
March y issue OF the Hettinger County
Herald OF New England. N. D.:
"A real surprise was sprung on thu
people Of New England on Tuesday OF
this week when James Merrill who had
been absent from the city for about two
weeks. returned from his trip to Mime
apolis with his bride.
when Mr.. Merrill left the city during
the storm period his friends knew that
II must be for the purpose OF attending
to some matter Of great importance. as
travelling on the Cannon Ball branch at
that time was - uncertain a. sailing in
the German war some. Nevertheless. he
was bound TO 60 and now. after seeing
the object OF his mission. his friends are
not condemning him, but are offering con-
gratulstions.
tho bride and groom refuse to tell any
secrets further than 10 admit that on
March 3, In Minneapolis. took place the
ceremony which united in marriage James
Merrill and Mrs. Anna johnson.
''Mr. and Mrs. Merrill are making their
homo at the Gardner Hotel for the pres
ent and intend to remain permanently In
New England. Tho Herald Joins with
many friends IN wishing Mr.. and Mrs.
Merrill happy and prosperous welded
life"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-29
SCIENTISTS BUY A CHURCH.

The First Church Of Christ, Scientist, OF
St. Johnsbury has bought the property OF
the Free Baptist Church. This church
has been closed since the society federated
with the First Baptist Church Of 81,
Johnsbury under the name OF the Union
Baptist Church. The Scientist society is
quiet . large one and has been looking for
some t1lme for q suitable church home.
This church will be repaired and the So
ciety expects to take possession Of II very
soon.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-29
SOUTH WOODBURY..

Henry Tebbetts was called to Cabot
Monday on account Of the illness of his
brother. John, with acute Indigestion
Mrs. r. B. Tassie is improving in health.
Wilbur Parker is moving TO the William
Haskell farm IN Calais.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-29

Fruit. one and one-quarter pounds of
fresh fruit equivalent to three medium.
sissd oranges. hvs small Apples. or q
four ounces Of dried fruits equivalent to
10 or Y dates or four OF f.vs ngso.
Cereal breakfast food. four ounces BE-.
fore being cooked. or about one and one.
half pints after II 10 cooked. The equiv
alent In food value In puhed or faxed.
ready-to-eat cereals would be five or six
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-27
Prefers Solitary
 To Confinement In
 The Jail Workshop

Boston, Jan. 27-Jesse Pomeroy expressed preference to remain in sol- itary confinement instead of going to work with other prisoners is not taken very seriously at Charlestown state prison. It was said at the warden's office today that the plan did not contemplate the prisoners entrance to the workshop before Monday, when it was expected Pomeroy would be found to be as amenable to the rules of the institution as he has been during his Al years of close con- f1nement.
 When Pomeroy was informed yes- terday that the executive council had relaxed his punishment to the extent of affording him the privileges allow ed to other life prisoners, he express ed disappointment that full pardon had not been granted. He declared that unless he could be free he pre- ferred the isolation of the cell that he has occupied since a bo.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-27
ASK COURT TO
 JUDGE VALIDITY OF STRIKE ORDER

Louisville, Jan. 27.-Whether mem- bers of great railroad brotherhood may invoke the aid of the courts to stop a threatened strike regularly or dered by their organization and still retain membership in the order will be determined in Louisville on Feb. 19, according to announcement here today
 Fourteen members of the Order of Railway Conductors of America, em- ployes of the passenger department of the Louisville & Nashville Railroad Co.,, have been cited to appear before the Louisville branch of the Order of Railway Conductors and show cause why they should not be expelled for resisting last September, by legal means, service of strike order on certain Louisville & Nashville em- ployes when nationwide railroad strike was deemed imminent.
 The petitioners asserted the strike order twas illegal because it had not been sanctioned by two-thirds of. the O R. c. membership and, moreover, would work a national calamity.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-27
Y. NJ. c. A. NOTES

Fred S Goodman, Y. M. c. A. inter national secretary and associate of John R. Mott, will speak in the Y M. C. A. at 3:30 o'clock tomorrow after noon. MT. Goodman will speak on 'Servicex a Burden, a Privilege, or An Obligation ?'' This talk will be the first of series of five on the subject s"The Young Man and Service" Mis- Vera Bertilson. contralto solo, ist of the First Methodist church choir. will assist With the service. Harold Weed will be at the piano and H. F. Longeway will lead the singing with the cornet.
 After the meeting. a 5:30, a Friend ship Tea will be held in the associa- tion's banquet hall. The tea will be preceded by an old fashioned asing" A most delightful social hour is planned for. At the tea Mr. Goodman will give in an intimate, personal way, short talk, ''The Challenge of Jesus Friendship"
 All men of Bridgeport, members and non-members, especially new corners and strangers are cordially invited to attend these meetings for men.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-27
Sister Dead, Woman
 Becomes Hysterical
 At Railroad Station

Returning to this city this morning to comfort her mother and attend the funeral of her sister, who lies dead at her mothers home, 145 Fifth street, Miss Grace O'Connen, of Wallingford, became hysterical when she alighted from 8 train at the railroad station and was taken to the Fifth street res idence in an ambulance.
 Miss O'Connell, who is 35 years of age, alighted from train at about S:s0 this morning. As she was walk ing across the platform preparing to walk down to Fairfield avenue, trav- e1ers were startled to see her throw up her hands and become violently hysterical.
 Dr. s. I. Aranki, of the emergency hospital, was called. He managed to quiet Miss O'Connell. but she was so weak from the effects of the attack that she had to be taken to her moth- Sr's home in the ambulance.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-27
zeRohaWl lLVNcHEoN oN HE ICE a7 A1ILLNEchLI LI!

Although most of the guests had been skating since early morning, no one seemed willing to stop for the luncheon that was served on the bank of the lake, as is shown in the pie ture. (Mr. BrOkaw was seated in the center.) Some of them took time enough to run in and have 8 bite or two. Even snowstorm which blew up at the time did not lessen the ardor of the skaters, but seemed rather to increase the enthusiasm of all.
 MT. Bror Meyer of St. Moritz and Miss Emmy Bergfeldt gave exhibitions of fancy skating, and MT. and Mrs Brokaw did some clever figure skat-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-27

ing. The little Misses Barbara and Minn Brokaw also enjoy the sport and are fast becoming as adept as their parents in the art of skating.
 Among those present were MT. and Mrs. Anson w. Burchard, MT. Metram Work, MT. and Mrs. Charles Fair, Mrs. Fuller Potter, Mrs. Charles Van Rensselaer,, Comte and Comtesse Jean de la Greze, MT. and Mrs. Lewis Cass Ledyard, ;Jr.; MT. and Mrs. Hunting ton Norton, MT. and Mrs. H. Carle- ton, Miss Julia Carleton, MT. Walter Russell, Miss Eleanor Sparks, MT. Stephen Van Rensselaer,, Miss Bea- trice Batterman and Miss Alice Beadleston.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-27

MT. and Mrs. Irving Brokaw, the society couple who are known in America and Europe for their skill in figure skating on the ice. had a large skating party at their home at Mill neck. on Long Island. The ice was in perfect condition and the air was crisp enough to make the sport ideal for those who indulged in it. The guests were from various colonies on Long Island and from New York.
 Music was furnished for the danc- ing and figure skating by a hurdy gurdy, which was played by MT. Brokaw and all the guests, or most of them, in turn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-27
Germans Now Force
 Captured French !
 Civilians to Labor

Paris, Jan. 27-Seven hundred thousand inhabitants of the invaded regions in the north of France are engaged in forced labor for the Ger mans, according to M Dibudeville, mayor of the town of Corchy, who has just arrived from the occupied region at EVian.
 The mayors estimate, he says, is based on careful, serious calculation, taking as a basis the numbers. of in- habitants personally known by him as having been taken from the com munes in his region. No distinctions are made as to age or sex in the choice of the forcibly enrolled labor CTS, M. Dibudeville says.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-27
MRS. WILHELMINA KRO1JsE.

Following three weeks illness, Mrs. Wilhelmina Brett, widow of the late Andrew Krouse. passed away at her home at 1886 North avenue, last evening, in her 59th year. She was a loving and devoted mother, and a friend of all who knew her, and her many friends will be grieved to learn of her demise. She leaves three sons, Walter, Louis and Paul. and two daughters, Lillian and Mrs. w. A. H.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-27
Husband Friendly With Another, She
 Sues For Divorce

Declaring that her husband and Esther Fountaine were. too friendly during visit to Newtown, Eva Gin ther of this city, has brought divorce proceedings against Ernest A. Gin ther of this city, naming Esther as Papers were filed today in the superior court. The Ginthers were married March 12, 1907. Mrs. Ginther's maiden name was Eva Atwood.
 c Another divorce action filed today was brought by Agnes Kessler of Shelton against Ernest Kessler of parts unknown. Desertion Febru- ary 15, 1911, is alleged. The couple were married February 20, 1911.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-27
At 3 o'clock, Br-r-r-r-r goes the closing-bell and it will all be over. Be here before then and profit!
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.
RAILROAD POLICEMAN
 FINED $2OO FOR FIRING
 PISTOL ON YOUNGSTERS

New Haven, Jan. 27-The maxi mum fine of $2O0 was imposed in the city court today for breach of the peace. the defendant being Patrick Clifford, railroad watchman, who, in chasing boys who were hopping freights, shot towards them and wounded one of their number, Christ. mas day. es
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-27
THOMAS o'BRIEN.

The body of Thomas O'Brien. who left here a year and a half ago to work~as machinist in Detroit, Mich, arrived in this. city at 10:45 this morn ing and was taken to the home of his sister, Mrs. Josephine Burke, 394 Gregory street, where the funeral will be held. MT. O'Brien was 32 years old. Besides his sister, a survives him.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-27
DESTROYER COLLIDEs WITH MOTOR BARK IN
 AMBROSE CHANNEL

New York, Jan. 27-The United States torpedo boat destroyer Ssmp- son was in collision last night off Ambrose channel with the motor bark Quevilly and received damage from a spar which swept the destroyer's s decks and injured her gun carriages. The Sampson is now at the New York navy yard.
 The Quevilly is at Quarantine show. ing dents in hef port bow plates.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-27
OBITUARY
EDWARD SHELBY.

The funeral of Edward Seeley was largely attended from his late home in Sport Hill, Easton, at o'clock this afternoon. Rev. A. C.. F1audreau of EastOn conducted the services. Burial was in Union cemetery, Easton.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-27
Would Take Americans Five to Thirty Years to
 Make War Supplies

Washington, Jan. 27.-Although the United States possesses productive equipment in excess of that of any other two powers, it would take from five to thirty years to produce it's own munitions for a great war, as at pres ent organized, Howard E. Coffin, mem- Der of the advisory committee of the National Defense council, today told the Congress of Constructive Patriot ism.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-27
WILSON CABLES HIS
 GOOD WISHES TO
 KAISER ON BIRTHDAY.

Washington, Jan. 27-President Wilson cabled today to Emperor Will liam formal congratulations on the 5Sth anniversary of his birth, as is the custom of the birthdays of all for. eign covereigns. f
 Secretary Lansing and his three chief assistants left their congratule.- tions at the German embassy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-27
Peace RumOr Sends
 Down Wheat Price

Chicago, Jan. 27.-Severe breaks in the price of wheat resulted today from heavy selling, due largely to peace ru- mors The sharpest decline was in the May option, which fell in some cases more than seven cents, touching $1.74A as against $1.S1h to $1.S1 B at yesterdays close. Remarkable ab- sence of. export buying contributed in a notable way to the weakness.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-27
HALF CENTURY CLUB
 TO HOLD RECEPTION

The mid-winter meeting of the Half Century club, Valhalla, No. 1. will be held in Magma Charta hall, Fairfield avenue, tomorrow afternoon A re- ception to visitors from Hartford will be held in the moning. An initiation will follow and the annual winter ban- quet will take place at o'clock.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-27
PAULINE sWINDoN

The many friends of Pauline Dress Ter, wife of Archie Swindon, carpen- ter of the Lyric theatre, will be griev- ed to learn of her death which oc- cured this morning at her late home, S5 William street. Surviving her are her husband and two chil- dren, also her mother, Mrs. Lucia Dressler and two brothers, Karl and Robert Dressler. She was a member of Independence Home, No. 4, B. of A., delegation of which order will attend her funeral to be held from her late home Tuesday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-27
Nobody Blamed For
 Death of Anderson

Coroner John J. Phelan has found no criminal liability for the death of Otto J. Anderson of this city, who was crushed in 8 machine at the Coulter & Mckenzie plant. He held hearing thss morning at which employees of the plant testified. The testimony showed that Anderson was caught in a ma chine After a visit to the plant the coroner found the machine was in good order and that the accident was due to carelessness by Anderson.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-27
MOOSE TO INITIATE.

Bridgeport lodge. No. 2S9, L. O. O. M., will initiate class of 1000 members ip Colonial hall, Fairfield avenue, tomorrow afternoon at 9 O. clock Capt. Robert Lewis, in com mand of the degree team, will present some new and intricate movements with the inititatory work. State off, ficials are expected to be present.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-27
BIND OVER "HIGHWAYMEN''

Bert Manchester and Ernest Had dock termed Keystone Highwaymen'' by the police, who were arrested wearing the attire of Western ban dit, and had guns thrust in belts about their waist, for the theft of a motorcycle, were held by Judge Frederic Bartlett in bonds of $1,OOO for the February term of the superior court this morning. They claim to reside in Courtland street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-27
JOSEPH sPAGELE.

While waiting in line for his pay at the Crane Co. yesterday afternoon, Joseph Spagele, of 116 Linen avenue, aged 62 years, dropped dead. MT. Spagele was employed as an electri- clan at the Crane Co. He was a suf- ferer from chronic heart disease He is survived by his widow, daughter, Annie, two sons, Joseph, Jr., and Francis Spagele, and two sisters, Mrs. P. H. Brady and Mrs. Julius Bau- meister of Hudson Heights. N. Y. He was member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. and the Crane Relief as- sociation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-27
EDWARD HELLMAN

Edward Hellman of Stepney. died yesterday at St. .vincent's hospital from injuries received on Monday aft ernoon when he slipped beneath Long Hill trolley car at Bethany chap el. Mr. Hellman is survived by Sis ter, Annie, and three brothers, Frank, George and Richard of the United States army.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-27
SICK, DRIVER OF
 RACING DOG TEAM REFUSES TO QUIT

Grand Forks, N. D., Jan. 27-The three leading teams in the Winnipeg St. Paul dog race. driven by Mike Kelley, Gunnar Tomasson and Huyur- tar Hanson filed out of Manvil, at 8:30 this morning. Hanson became sick during the night but decided to keep in the race.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-27
ALICE CRAIG.

The funeral of Alice, wife of Thomas Craig was largely attended from her late home, AS West avenue at S:30 this morning and half hour later from Sacred Heart church where Rev. Mathew Judge sang the high mass of requiem. At the offertory, the choir sang Ave Maria" and af- ter the mass, Nearer My God to Thee" The bearers: Patrick Kilbane, James Mulloy, Bernard Lee, James Callahan, William Luddy, and Domi- nick Judge. Burial was in St. Mi- chaePs cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-27
AUTO DAMAGED, HE SUES.

To recover for damages to his ma chine caused by q collision with an- other car. Louis Wilputte of New Ro- chelle, N. Y., has brought suit against George Cygan of Greenwich for $25o damages. Papers were filed today in the common pleas court Will Nputte says the accident happened last November in New Rochelle. He de- clares Cygan was driving at reckless speed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-27
BARTHOLD RITTENAUER.

Word has been received here of the death in a Brooklyn hospital of Barthold Rittenauer on Jan. 13. MT. Rittenauer lived in this city 1 5 years ago. He is survived by his widow, Johanna Rittenauer of Walnut beach, and four daughter, Mrs. A. A. Weber, Mrs. c. w.. Anderson, and Miss Mildred G. Rittenauer, of Flat bush, N. Y., and Miss Helen E. Rit- tenauNr, of Walnut beach and this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-27
 DIED

OAEO
 ROWLAND-In this city, Jan. 2e, 1917, Matt Rowland, aged 53 years, months, 6 days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the mortuary chapel of August G., Baker, 1927 Stratford Avenue on Monday morning at 10:30 a. m.
 The remains will be taken by automobile cortege.
 Interment Norwalk cemetery.
 A 26 b. sYKEs-In stratford. Jan. 2s. 1917. William Sykes, aged 61 years.
 Friends arc invited to attend the funeral from the residence Of his brother, Harry Sykes, Peace St., Etratford on Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Remains will be taken by Funeral Director August G. Baker to Branford, Conn. Interment in tege.
 SWINDON-In this city, Jan. 27. 1917, Pauline DressIer, wife of Archie Swindon, aged 35 years, 3 months. 30 days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at her late residence, No. s5 William St., on Tuesday, Jan. 30th at 2 p. m.
 Interment Lakeview cemetery.
 A 27 bsp sPAGEIE-In this city, Suddenly, Friday, Jan. 26, 1917, Joseph Spagele. aged 52 years.
 Trfends are invited to attend the funersa ftpm his lMte residence, No. 116 Linen avenue. on Monday, Jan. 2sth at s:30 a. m., and from St. Augustine'ss church at 10 o'clock. \ Burial at St. Michael's cemetery.
 as. SANTH-In this city. Friday. Jan. 26. 1917, Edward Smith, aged 42 years. Friends arc invited to attend the funeral from the residence of his dster, Mrs James Caldwell. No. S2O Bunnell St., on Monday, Jan. 29, at 1:e0 D. m.
 Burial at Park cemetery. sUNDBYE-In stratford, Conn, Jan. 37, 1917. Anna L.. wife of Hakon Sundbye, aged 62 years, months, 10 days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at her late residence, No. 26 Barnum Terrace, Stratford. on Tuesday. Jan. 30th at p. m. Burial in Union cemetery. a. MCCARTHY-In this city, Jan. 2e, 1917. Justin Mccarthy. Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the mortuary chapel, of August c. Baker. 12s7 stratford Ave. Notice of funeral hereafter.
 a. SNOWDEN-In this city, Jan. 25, 1917, William Snowden. Friends are invited to attend the funeral at Trinity Episcopal church Broad St. corner Fairfield Ave, on Monday, 2sth inst, at 2 o'clock D. m.
 Burial in Union cemetery. strat- ford.
 KROUSE-Ent into rest in this city, Jan. 26th. 1917. Wilhelmina, widow of Andrew Krouse. in her 5sth year. Funeral service will be held at her late home. No. 1886 North Ave- nue on Monday, 29th inst, at 2:30 o'clock p. m. aI Burial in Mountain Grove ceme- tery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-27

The Public Service Commission or dered an investigation into the rates charged for electricity by the Bronx Gas & Electric Go. and the Westches- ter Lighting Co.,, to begin Feb. z.