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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-06-29
ESTATE OF ELMER o. GASSETT.
ATE OF VERMONT,

CTATE OF VERMONT,
~ District of Westminster, S.
The Honorable Probate Court for the
District Aforesaid:
To all persons interested in the esta tie
Of Elmer o. Gassett, late of Putney. in
said district, deceased, Greeting:
Whereas, said court has assigned the
9TH day of July, next, for examining and
allowing the account of the administra-
tor of the estate of said deceased, and
for q decree OF the residue of said es-
tate to the lawful claimants of the same,
and ordered that public notice thereof be
given to all persons interested in said
estate by publishing this order three
weeks successfully previous to the day
assigned. in The Vermont Phoenix, a
newspaper published at Brattleboro, in
sud district. ."ff 80 it"iH 300
Therefore, you are hereby notified to
appear at the probate Office in Bellows
Falls in said district, on the day as
signed, then and there to contest the al
lowance of said account if you see cause
and to establish your right as heirs
legatees and lawful claimants to said
residue.
Given under my hand. this Sth day OF
June, 1917.
24-26 WARNER A. GRAHAM, Judge.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-06-29
ESTATE OF AUGUSTA C. LAMB.
OF VERMONT.

STATE OF VERMONT.
~ District of Marlboro, IS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the
District Aforesaid:
To all persons interested in the estate
of Augusta c. Lamb late of Newfane,
in said district. deceased Greeting:
Whereas, said court has assigned the
30th day of June, next, for examining and
allowing the account OF the administra-
tor of the estate of said deceased, and
for decree of the residue of said es-
tate to the lawful claimants of the same.
and ordered that public notice thereof be
given to all persons interested in said es-
tate by publishing this order three weeks
successfully previous to the day as
signed in The Vermont Phoenix, n
newspaper published at Brattleboro, in
said district
Therefore, you are hereby notified to
appear at the probate Office in Brattle-
boro in said district, on the day as,
signed. then and there to contest the
allowance of said account If you see
cause, and to establish your right as
heirs, legatees and lawful claimants t.
said residue.
Given under my hand, this 18th day of
June, 1917.
24-26 A. F. SCEIWENK, Judge
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-06-29

Guy Wnfred Bailey of Essex was born
in Hardwicl; May I, 1876, and located at
Essex in 1882. He is lawyer and was edu-
Gated at Burlington high school and the
University Of Vermont. He was president
Of the village of Essex from 1901 to 1904
and from 1912 to 1914. He was "A member
Of the House of Representatives in 1904,
being a member of the Judiciary committee
and the committee on revision OF bills.
Mr.. Bailey wa again elected to the House
in 1906 being "A member of the judiciary,
ways and means and revision of bills com
mittees. lie was clerk of the revision com
mission from 1904 to 1906 and was commits
soncr to edit the Public Statutes OF 1906.
He was elected secretary of state in 1905
and reelected in 1910, 1912. 1914 and 1916
Mr.. Bailey is Congrcgationalist,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-06-29
ESTATE OF LUCY S. ALLEN.
'ATE CF VERMONT.

- II vi NHslNMoNI,
District of Westminster. SIS
The Honorable Probate Court for The
District Aforesaid:
To all persons interested in the estate
of Lucy S. Allen, late of Townshend' i'm
saiu ulslrlct, deceased, Greeting:
Whereas, said court has assigned the
7th day OF July, next, for examining and
allowing the account of the administra-
tor of the estate of said deceased, and
FOR decree of the residue of said estate
to the lawful claimants of the same. and
ordered that public notice thereof be
given to all persons interested in said
estate by publishing this order three
weeks successfully previous to the day
assigned, in The Vermont Phoenix n
said district
Therefore, you are hereby notified to
appear at the probate Office In Bellows
Falls in said district, on the day as
signed, then and there to contest tile al
lowance of said account II you see cause
and to establish Your right as heirs
legatees and lawful claimants to said
residue.
Given under my hand, this 10th day Of
25-27 WARNER A. GRAHAM. Judge,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-06-29
NEVER NEGLECT A COLD

A chill after bathing, cooling off sud
denly after exercise ana drafts, give the
cold germs foothol that may lead
to something worse. Safety requires
early treatment. Keep DIR. Kings New
Discovery on hand. This pleasant bal
sam remedy allays inflammation,
soothes the cough and repairs the It's
sues. Better be safe than sorry,
Break up the cold with DR.. King's New
discovery before il is too late. At
our druggist, soc, $l.OO,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-06-29
ESTATE OF MARY CLOUGH.
CTATE OF VERMONT.

MATE Ot VERMONT,
~ District of Marlboro, IS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the
District of Marlboro:
To all persons interested in the estate
of Mary Clough, late of Guilford, in said
district, deceased, Greeting:
At a probate court, holden at Brattle.
boro, within and for said district on the
18th day Of May, 1917, an instrument
purporting to be the last will and tesla
ment of Mary Clough, late of Guilford in
said district, deceased, was presented to
the court aforesaid, for probate.
And 1t is ordered by said court that the
Both day of June, 1917, at the probate
office in said Bratteboro, be assign ed
for proving said instrument; and ~.
notice thereof be given to all peri
concerned, by publishing this order til
weeks successfully in The Verm d
Phoenix, newspaper circulating III that
vicinity, in said district, previous to the
time appointed.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to
appear before said court, at the time and
Place aforesaid, and contest the pro-
bate of said will, if you have cause.
Given under py hand at Brattleboro
in said district, this 18th day of June,
1917.
24-26 A. F. SCHWENK, Judge.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-06-29
HARTNEss CHAIRMAN.
Succeeds Col. Reeves at Head of Com
mittee of Public Safety.

James HARNESS.. Springfield, has been
named by Gov. Graham chairman of
the executive committee of the Yer
mont Committee of Public Safety to
fiji the vacancy caused by the resigna-
ton of Col. Reeves of Mortified, who
has been ordered to Washington for du-
ty in the militia bureau of the war
department. Charles +. Lowe of Mont
pelier, appointed by Gov. Graham rs a
member of the general committee, has
been elected treasurer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-06-29
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
Estate of Mary A Greenwood


The undersigned having been appoint
ed by the Honorable Probate Court for
the district of Westminster, Commission
ers, to receive. examine, and adjust the
claims and demands of all persons
against the estate of Mary A. Green
wood. late of Townshend, in said district
deceased, and all claims exhibited in Off
set thereto. hereby give notice that we
will meet for the purpose aforesaid, at
the late residence of said deceased in
the town of Townshend. in said district,
on the eth day of July and 9th day
of October, next, from l O'Clock p. m.
until o'clock D. m, on each of said
days, and that six months from the 3lst
day of May. A. ID. 1917, is the time linn
tied by said court for said creditors to
present their claims to us for eXamina-
ton and allowance
Dated at Townshend, this 18th day of
June, A. D., 1917,
p. II. RUTTER,
e. l.. HASTINGS,
24-26 Commissioners.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-06-29
4 COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
- Estate of NELLIE E. ROYCE


The under signed, having been appoint
ed by the Honorable Probate Court for
the district of Westminster, Commission
ers, to receive, examine, and adjust the
claims and demands of all persons
against the estate of Nellie F.. Royce,
late of Putney, in said district, deceased,
and all claims exhibited in offset thereto
hereby give notice that we will meet for
the purpose aforesaid, at the residence
of o. L. Buxton, in the town of Putney,
in said district, on the 9TH day of July,
and Sd day of November, next, from /
O'Clock p m, uuntil three O'Clock p. m,
on each Of said days and that six
months from the 18th day of June, A. d.
1917, is the time limited by said court for
said creditors to present their claims to
us for examination and allowance.
A. ID. 1917.
PT'VTON,
JOHN MILLER,
2i-26 Commissioners.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-06-29

Uncle-"That boy of mine doesn t
eem TO be able to keep his mind on
anything. ! don't know what to do
with him. "
Uncle Eben-"Why don t We send
him to one them concentration camps
that we read about ?'1-Puck.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-06-29

Two million fruit trees, occupying
between $4,000 and 10000 acres, most
ly irrigated lands, are being planted
in eastern Washington and Oregon,
Idaho and western Montana.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-06-29
Warned in Vain.

Mrs. Houseny-I warned that daughter
of mine to beware of the men, and now
she S gone and got mashed on an old
bald head.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-06-29
BAILEY IS U. ". M. CONTROLLER.
Secretary of State Elected to Important
Position with University--To Assume
New Office Oct. 1.

The trustees of the University of Yer
mont, at commencement meeting held
Saturday afternoon, decided to appoint
Guy w. Bailey, present secretary of state,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-06-29

A successful blacksmith can either
shoe a horse or make horseshoe.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-10
LOCAL BOY ADDS
 HIS ENDORSEMENT
George Goodridge Advises Young Men That the United States Navy Of
 fers Excellent Opportunities.

Another New Haven man, George Goodridge, has added his endorsement to the United States Navy and, after eight years of personal experience, ad- vises any young man who is interest ed in the service to enroll. MT. Good ridge Is a first class yeoman in the navy and has just returned to the Bos- ton Navy yard to begin his third en- listment following his honorable dis charge at Norfolk, Vas, 8 month ago. For the past fouf weeks Mir. Good ridge has. been visiting with his paf- ents, MT. and Mrs. S. E. Goodrich of 53 Barnett street.
 That the navy offers wonderful op- portunities for young men, MT. Good ridge vouches for. He first enlisted in the navy in April, 1909, and his second enlistment was with the U. S. s. Nevada. He left last night for Boston where he has been detailed as naval mail clerk. He states that any man who is temperate and industrious can make certain success with Uncle Sam's fleet.
 Chief Gunner's Mate Dunning, in charge of the local recruiting station in city hall, assisted by Carl Tyler. . naval man with ten yearS service to his credit. Is daily receiving many young men who are interested in this branch of the service and already a large number have gone out from this city, MT. Tyler has made arrange ments to have recruiting slides dis played at the various theaters in an attempt to stimulate more recruiting and from May to 26 a recruiting de- tail from the navy will visit New Britain to receive applications and en- list men.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-10
Gny Ne,,1s
T. A. B. Drum Corps dance, T. A. B hall, Thursday night. Lynch's orch

T. A. B. Drum Corps dance, T. A. B. hall, Thursday night. Lynch's orch. -advt.
 Secretary A. H. Andrews of the Chamber of Commerce attended a meeting of the State Chamber of Com merce in Hartford this afternoon.
 Officers for the ensuing year will be nominated at the meeting of Sir evening.
 The first holy communion class of St. Joseph's church will meet at 1 o'clock tomorrow afternoon for re- hearsal.
 The following delegates are repre- senting New Britain council. O. U. A. M., at the state convention of the or der in Bridgeport: Earl l.. Kisselbrack, w. E. Taylor, E. L.. Andrews, V. A. Clark. w. B. E. Clark, A. G. Hull, A.. H. Rockwell and F. E. Fairbanks.
 Beautiful showing of new white millinery. Bowen & Co.-advt
 MT and Mrs. Harold Hatch of Har- rison street are rejoicing on the birth of daughter.
 Story of New Britain 'The City of 12,OOO products" in New York Ameri- can next Sunday. May 13. Read it, send it to Your friends. Order from your dealer today.-advt
 Mrs. J. wetherell of Prospect street entertained the Daughters of St. George this afternoon at a sew ing session for the Red Cross. MT. and Mrs. A. w. Mason have returned from New York state, where they attended the funeral of Mrs. Mason's father.
 The Holy family circle of St. Mary's church will hold 8 social Thursday afternoon, May IT.
 New lot of pure Vermont Maple Sugar. McEnroe's, West Main St. advt.
 A, back draft or defective chimney draft caused a fire scare at the Hud- son lunch on Main street about 4:3O yesterday afternoon. Bremen were called And discovered that uncalled- for smoke constituted the only diff1- cuity.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-10
MUST TAKE OUT LICENSES.
Special Squad of Police to Watch
 Junk Dealers.

.',.
 Special Squad of Police to Watch
 Junk Dealers.
 Enforcement of the city ordinances relative to licenses being required for i junk dealers, produce peddlers ana others included in the provisions will be especially strict after June l with court appearance for violators. ac- cordtng to the announcement of Po- lice Chief William J. Rawlings today.
 On June 1. he announced a special detail of police will be assigned to investigate conditions and round up all found attempting to evade the pay ment of a license fec. A strict ac- counting will be demanded, holdersp licenses being required to report upon stated occasions. "I have tried to deal on the level and be fair with you fellows. he informed several appl- cants this morning, but I dislike to be imposed upon. Attempting to do business part of a month without license, as well as other procedure con- nected with evasion of license pay ment, is to be speedily checked. If necessary. Chief Rawlings will per- sonally appear in court to support prosecution.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-10
NO HOPE FOR ANTWERP.
Hamburg Merchants Do Not Believe
 It Win Be German.

Hamburg Merchants Do Not Believe
 It Will Be German.
 Amsterdam. via London. May 10.- Hamburg merchants indulge in no hopes that Antwerp will pass under German control, according to Ham burg papers. At a meeting of the leading business men of the port, called for the discussion of canal pro- jects. g. resolution was adopted con- demning the proposition to build . canal from the Main to the Danube. Herr Mathies, president of the Ham, burg Chamber of Commerce, said that such canal would merely profit Rot terdam and Antwerp whose harbors were not German and never would be German"
 Tho meeting adopted a resolution urging the government to build q canal from the Elbe to the Danube with the greatest speed possible.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-10
KEY WORKERS BLAMED.
East Main Street Homes Looted by
 Thieves

Thieves,
 Key workers have made another appearance in this city and are being sought by detectives. =.
 Joseph Holleran of 53 East Main street reported at police headquarters last night that the apartments of his daughter, located at the same address, were nered yesterday. LA pocket con- taining $3.15. silver ring. gold chain and locket with two braceletA were taken. The rooms were ransGcked. Mrs. J. J. Gum of the same address reported to the police that similar pro- cedure had been followed at her home. A lady's gold watch, engraved -. J. G. to c. A. M.," 8 mans gold watch, let tered with the initials "E. F. G." a watch fob initialed TX. M." two pend- ants get with diamond and pearls are included in the loot.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-10
u. S. MEDICAL CORPS SHORT.
Needs 1,3O0 Men and 10000 Recruits
 for Reserve.

New York. May 10.-The medical corTs of the United States army and naxy is short 1900 men, while a Bhoftage of 10000 exists in the med. teal reserve corps. according to Major Philip W. Huntington of the army medical corps. who will address a rAliy of physicians here tonight.
 IL Is hoped recruits will be obtained from among the 1,50O medical men in this city at present unattached to the service of the country.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-10

HAD MORE THAN HIS SHARE.
 A badly sprained ankle and general shock were received by George Byko.
 aged sixty, on Hartford avenue, near night as result or being struck by an
New Britain herald., 1917-05-10
HANS HALLE ARRESTED AGAIN.

Government Agents Take Mechanic
 Into Custody After nong Watch.
 Chicago. May 10.-Hans Halle, Q German, who Ina been under surveil- lance by government agents almost constantly since December. 1914. when he was arrested in New Orleans on a charge of making bombs to blow up French mule transport. Is under arrest here today
 Halle had been working as an ex- pert mechanic in railway round- house.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-10
ARGENTINE VESSEL SUNK.
Press Demands Government Take Ac-
 ton Against Germany.

Buenos Aires, May 10.-Buenos Aires newspapers declare that the sov- ernment has positive information that the Argentine sailing ship Oriana has been sunk by a German submarine The papers declare that the incident is graver than the sinking of the Monte Protegido, and demand that the go>- ernment act.
 It was reported in Buenos Aires on April II that the Oriana had been sunk by a German submarine off tn. coast of Brazil. A later report placed the scene of the loss of the ship in the Mediterranean. The Monte Pro- tegido was sunk early in European waters. The incident caused great ex- citement in Buenos Aires where pop ular demonstration against Germany took place. In response to a note de- manding satisfaction, the German gov ernment offered ,reparation and the in- cident was declared closed.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-10
State of Ohio. City of Toledo. IucaR County. s2.

Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he fs senior partner of the firm of F. T. Cheney q Co.,, doing business in the City of Toledo. County and State afore- e4id. and that said nrm will pay the o6m of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for lach and every case of Catarrh that seSnnot be cured by the use of HALLS aEATARRH CURE. FRANK J. CHENEY 2 Sworn to before me and subscribed s1n my presence, this 9th day of Decem- sber. 4. D. 1885. A. ". dLEA9ON, A Halls Catarrh Cure b taken intern- any and acts through the Bfoed on the 1keac0us Surfaces of the System. Send f3 testimonials. free.
 F. '. CHENEY q CO. Toledo, o.
 9nld by all Druggists. 76c.
 1all's Family p:lls for constipation.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-10

automobile operated by Arthur Gould of 69 Walnut street, Hartford. Dr. H. T. Bray gave first aid treatment at police headquarters, 8 transfer be- ing made later to New Britain Gen. eral hospital According to his state- ment at the hospital. Byko had lived
New Britain herald., 1917-05-10
WILD AFFECT NEW BRITAIN.
State May Be Able to Solve Question
 of Sewage Disposal.

State May Be AbIC to S0IV6 QueSt1on
 of Sewage Disposal.
 The house of representatives has passed an act relating to the disposal of factory waste. the act providing that the governor name a committee to investigate the discharge of indus trial wastes into the waters of the state, and to employ such expert as- sistance as may be necessary to carry out the provisions. The sum of $25, ,000 is appropriated for this exper- mental station.
 It has been the discharges of fac- tory wastes into the New Britain sewer system that has caused so much trouble, particularly the pollution of the Mattabessett river and Pipers' brook.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-10
PROHIBITS USE OF FnAG.

Pittsburgh. May 10.-Manufacturer and sale of collars, handkerchiefs. stockings and other wearing apparel, in which reproductions of the Ameri- can flag are woven or stamped, is prohibited in an order issued by John R. Dillon. special agent of the de- partment of justice. Use of the flag in this way to promote sales is not permissible. according to MT. Dillon.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-10
FIFTEEN AUTOS IN
 112 M. SAUCER DASH
De Palma, OIdheld, Nfulford and Other Famous Drivers in Race at
 Uni0ntown, Pa.

Uniontown, Pa., May 1O.-Fifteen automobile drivers. including Ralph DePalma, Barney Oldheld aad. Ralph Mulford, faced the starter today in the annual contest for the universal tro- phy to be run at the Uniontown speed way. The race is for the distance of 112h miles or 100 laps of the saucer shaped board track.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-10

at S2 Bassett street but 1t learned the family had an apart11o on Lilac street but had been ejeCe by a civil officer, the victim of n accident returning from work ysstel day only to find that he was wtthou a home.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-10
UNIQUE PENALTY IN POLICE COURT
Hartford Man Given Month to
 Keep on Narrow Path

Thirty days in jail or being drafted
 for a similar period Of time into the
 agricultural brigade at the Town
 Farm was escaped by Charles Hughes : of 210 Park street. Hartford. ar
 Taigned before Judge John H. Kirk
 ham in police court today, provided
 he. at the end of the next month, sub
 mits statement, signed by his tem-
 ployer, to the effect that he has been < regularly working and has behaved 9properly. This somewhat novel de-
 cision was made when Hughes, after
 being charged with intoxication by
 Motorcycle Policeman William P.
 Hayes, sent out from headquarters in response to complaint, testified that
 the accused was picked up in a help
 less condition. Hughes contended
 that he has been regularly employed
 by. a Hartford typewriter concern,
 took as few days of. just g flew drinks" and, because of not being used to them, felt sick and laid down 50 that the feeling of illness would wear off. He was profuse in his ex- pressdons of repentance, said he would send the desired information to the court officials and declared that he only wanted the opportunity to return to work.
 X, s,y,. De6es Threat to Kill
 Despite alleged threats by the ac- cused' that he would kill her, if she had him arrested or testified against him, Mrs. ohm Sonick of rear 55 Grove street testified that John was
 much intoxicated yesterday, caused a great deal of disturbances and as- Rafr1t-A<l. sfoc<3AoI fho< works in the Stanley Works, earns about @1Osa week and, not only sup portsf the home, but gives John money after he has spent his pay envelope on himself. principally for liquor. She also testified that weekly assaults have been the custom in the home with John as the assailant John had little to say. He was fined $5 and costs for intoxication and given sus- pended jail sentencesof 60 days for breach of the peace and assault. Warning was given that the jail sen not satisfy Probation Officer Edward c. Connolly relative to correct pro- cedure and good intentions. Weekly reports were ordered.
 g Wslter Federavitch aged 14, of 10 Gold street was fined $5 and costs :, with custody of Probation Officer Con1 noity for being implicated 4fA4A Athefts Pf copper racks from the plant of the Hart & Cooley Manufacturing com panY He was arraigned in cham bersN Companions have been previ- ously arraigned. several being sent to the State School for Boys at Meriden 1 And others placed of strict probation. Testimony of com pahions caused the arTaignment and heavy f1ning of junk qSalers. charged with purchasing from minors and operating without a license.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-10
BOYS CLUB GIFTS.
Rug is Presented by Methodist Society
 and Money for Gardens.

The Woman's Home Missionary so- ciety of the Methodist church has pre- sented the Boys club with a handsome colonial rug to be used in the cluD reading room.
 Following are additional contribu- tions to the Boys club garden fund: H. c Hine $5, F. G. Vibberts $5, A. F. Corbin $20, B. T. Glass $5, w. g.. Rowland $5 E. c. Goodwin t$5, Mau- rice Stanley $, A. G. Way g. R. c. Twitchell $1, Elisha H. Cooper $10 and w. l.. Hatch $5.