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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-18
BANQUET or CAPITAL.
SOLICITORS.

The banquet Of the captains and the
solicitors given at the headquarters in
the Hayward block last night was an
even greater success than that of the
previous evening. Enthusiasm pre-
dominated the affair. As the result of
the days work was given out by teams
and placed on the board long and loud
was the applause,
Chairman McSweeney Of the executive
committee presided. The speaker of the
evening was Judge Henry Conlin of
Winooski He made an impressive ad-
dress, spoke of the good and kindly man.
remembered by the older residents, whose
rame will be memorialzed in the hospital
20 he built He also spoke of the labor
Of love that was showing itself in what
was being done by the men and women
who have taken hold OF this affair with
30 much eHrnestness He saw success
ahead and he wished every worker fun
abundance of success.
II was a busy day with the workers
Yesterday. Interest and enthusiasm did
not let up even a little bit. as the con-
tributions here published SO plainly show.
They went at the work in the early
morning and continued their labors until
the banquet was served.
PRIZES FOR WORKERS.
Prizes were given last evening to the
mans team and the Woman's team that
raised the most money on the opening
day The mans winning team was No. |.
Captain John II. Kelley. ard the prize
was a mantle bust Of Mozart. The similar
prize was awarded to team No :, CAPTAIN
William r. Riley, for having secured the
greatest number of contributions ON the
/ Oppuing day \ cut glass vase went 10
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-18
NIELS HOJER FOUND.
Nr.the: of Man who Committed Sal.
eide Located 1. Minlesotn.

Following directions received oy Chief
of Police u. J. Russell yesterday morn
ing from Niels iioj"r. funeral services
for his brother. Thomas Hoier, who com
:nitttd suicide ut the ST. Paul Street
House in this city early Sunday morn
ing by hanging himself to the head OF
the bed, viii be held at two O'Clock this
afternoon 1T the undertaking. rooms Of
II. J. Dwyer, The Episcopal service will
the vault at Lake View cemetery. pend
ing reply to n letter written by the
police to his mother, whose home Is in
Denmark.
The tracing of Nies IIojcr mas been
difficult work Hojer being a foreigner
and Of a rowing disposition. it was hard
to- trace him from place to place. The
chief of police has kept persistently at
| it, having very little to work on in the
way Of clues among the suicides effects
Numerous kilograms have been sent to
the West in an attempt to reach the
brother. all proving in vain until yes
terday morning when reply was re-
ceived to one sent to Askov. MINI, The
reply came from Girls Hansen. constable
at Askw. and stated that Niels IIojer
had been located and informed Of his
brothers death. The telegram also
stated that Niels would not come to Bur
|lington, but left the disposition of the
body to Chief Russell.
/ Whether Niels knew Of tho financial
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-18
WANTS DRIVERS.
Red Cross Seeks Wen for Ambulance
Service in France.

Col. j. r. kcan, director general of mil
itary rel!cf for The American Red Cross
who was in Burlington November 3 last
has written Harry S. Howard, secretary
Of the Vermont chapter, presenting the
need of ambulance drivers. He says:
THE attention Of the chapters is called
to the fact that American volunteer
motor ambulance corps operating in
France is under the auspices of the
American Red Cross. This corps con-
sists of two sections, No. 5 ana No I.
which are operated under the direction
of MIR. Herman Harjos ana Mr.. Richard
Norton. These ORGANIZATIONS nave done
excellent work in tho transport OF wound
d fror' close - the fighting lines 70 the
hospitals.
We can your attention 80 this organ
iza;'on rs it Is constantly in need of
volunteer ambulance drivers. Youns.
active Americans who understand the
operation Of motor Cars are especially
desired. No salaries are raid, but npccs-
sary travelling Ixp"raes r!l, bo p:o-
videsl
1T 10 suggest ri that a. inquiries as
to service of this 500; should be referred
to Mr.. El:ct Norton. . Rector street.
New York city. who ls the American rep
resertative Of the American volunteer
motor ambulance carpa.
II. r K1AM
Director general military relief"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-18
BRADSTREET'S VERMONT
WEEKLY TRADE REPORT

BradGtrect's burlington office 70
ports machine manufacturing inter-
ests find the demand as great as has
been reported with the volume Of do
nestle business in amount equal to for
cign demand. Since the HOLIDAYS the
Granite manufacturers find n STEADY
Improvement in the demand with the
outlook for further increase cnrour-
aging Tannores report the domestic
demand has placed a heavy burdcr up
on them: orders are in excess of ca.
pacity even NJ the advanced prices
Manufacturers OF paper indicate q
steady demand with the tissue grades:
the slightly quiet market OF a few
months ago has disappeared ana at
present orders in excess OF normal are
swelling the volume Of business ahead
The demand for marble holds firm
with slate also In good demand at pr .
ces which are above normal. Rel Orts
re qording the building movement in the
United States for the year record o
new high record total OF nearly one bill
lion Of dollars.
This is tho approximate tota, from
153 cities. which total is 81 per cent
above what was shown in 1915 but. il
is pointed out, the gain over the year
previous as well as earlier high records
was due to Increased costs rather than
10 enlarged number OF structures.
Reporte &C Vermont district tuitnu
states customs department reflect ali
/ incrcCsc Of - per cent in imports and
an increas" CT 80 per cert. in exports
, fnY the month of December. 1916 over
the same month ia 1915. The state
hnrey producers report the demand Coz
product has been such as to practically
wipe out the visible supply. this would
lead to the inference that the field is
charging and outlook for a larger mum
Der of producers is promising.
Clearance sales that have been start
cd by dry goods and clothing mer-
chants reflect good buying among some
clothing merchants. The stand is be-
| ing taken that merchandise on hand Is
good asset and in some instances no
sales will be made for the present sea-
son. Cool weather has assisted in NOV
I in( Of seasonable goods. During the
! week. two mercantile failures were add
ed to the list for the present month
/ Collections are reported as variable
/ with fairly good results reflected.
January II. 1917.
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CHARACTER IN MEDICINE
Formula, Merit. Record, Results.

From iheir fine outward appearance,
through the various elements Of strength
that go 20 make UP the standing OF a
remedy, including the final and absolute
test--does 1t make good" docs 1t cure ?
Hoods sarsaparilla and Peptiron Pills
conclu tely prove every day that they
are medicines OF the highest character.
For scrofula, eczema, humors, boils,
rimplcs and other eruptiona--for loss OF
appetite, Indigestion and dyspepsia for
kidney and liver troubles-for loss Of
APPETITE that tired feeling and weak
re's after the grip or any blood
poisoning. prostrating dscnse-for BRAIN
Gag. nerve exhaustion. ancma and poor,
thin blood-Hood's Sarsaparilla and
Poptiron Pills make the ideal course OF
mediocre. Why not get supply to-day
coo doses SoNc--ndvz
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-18
END or POWERS CASE.

The case against J. l.. Powers was
finally settled in city court Friday
when Powers paid the fine OF $500 and
costs amounting to $3.50, imposed upon
him when he was found guilty of keep
ing liouor on hand with intent to sell.
The Russell House. of which Powers was
the proprietor. was searched by the
police department on October %. the war
rant being issued by City Grand Juror
C. r. White. Al the time a number of
=, SOS of beer were found. When Powers
nIoaded guilty to the charge of keeping
Iiouor on hand with intent to sell con-
,rarv 10 law. his attorney asked that
he be given opportunity to sell out what
owocts he owned at the house so that
he could raise the money to pay his fine.
powers was granted time to do this, and
the Russell House has apparently been
closed.
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DEAD IN THE WEST.
Larry Raymond Of Oklahoma Leaves
wife in DurlinEtOn.

It would appear that Chief of Police
Russell is just at present having more
difficulty with dead than live men. No
sooner had the disposition Of the body Of
Thomas Iiojer. suicide. been decided upon
Yesterday than a telegram announcing
the death of l.alrY Raymond, Il Burling-
TON man, in Aldmore, Oklahoma, was re-
celVcd by the chief. The mans wife was
in a snort time found and word was tele
grabbed back TO have the body buried
there
Hardy. county attorney at Ardmore, read
as follows: Larry G. Raymond is dead
Wire disposition of body"
Investigation by the police disclosed the
fact that Raymond's wife and two chill
dren lived at 81 Interval avenue in this
city Mrs Raymond was Informed of her
husbands death and the word to make
nterment OF the body at Ardmore was
sent back.
Raymond was an eX-soldier. lie mar
ried Adeline l.avaley in this city about
- years ago. He was addicted to the use
Of narcotics and at about the time the
government law forbidding the sale of
narcotics without a prescription was put
into effect RAYMOND appeared at the To-
cal polio" station and begged to Ne sent
TO the state asylum at Waterbury,. stat
ing that he was afraid that because Of
his condition he might do injury TO his
family. The matter was taken up through
the proper authorities and an order was
issued by the probate court sending him
10 Waterbury to take treatment as an
!ncbriatc. He stayed there only n short
time and suddenly left the place.
II was AT about this time that he went
West. Mrs Raymond has heard from
him, the last time about two weeks a-o,
but ne never contributed to the support
of his family. Besides his wife, he is sur
vived by two daughters, Lila and Ethel.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-18
ASSETS EXCEED $4,000, 900.
WinoOski Savings bank Reports Good
Gain In business Elected.

The Hth annual meeting of the meme
bers OF the Winooski Savings bank cor
poration was held at the banking rooms
yesterday. The following officers and the
trustees we're reelected: President
or1nond Cole, vce-presdent Emory e.
Mower; treasurer. II. l.. Gray. trustees
Orrnond Cole, Emory C. Mower, e. "
Shlpman, r. j. White, L. Z Bigwood
II. o. Gray and Guy w. Bailey Homer
j.. Wright of Essex Junction was elected
trustee to III! the vacancy caused by the
death Of George B, Catln.
Tho treasurers report showed that the
bank is In a very prosperous condition
with assets OF 8, OF, SS6.3l. All increase for
tho year OF SS7t,791 81. with deposits of
S2,7lS,63s l3, an increase for the year OF
S34l $50 a. The bank has paid its deposi.ors
interest during the year Of SOS. t6S 10. paid
the State of Vermont IN taxes $3.50 =
and added 10 its surplus So, ;i0S2. Irak-
ing the net surplus now s.i3.3o3CS
+. T.. Williams, State bank comma
| sioner, was present at the meeting and
gave an interesting and instructive id
dress On banking conditions in tho
| state.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-18
LOYAL LEGION LOSES TWO.
Admiral Dewey ana Captain sheldon
Members Of Vermont Comma pdery.

Admiral George Dewey, who died in
Washington Tuesday. was member OF
the Vermont Commandery. Military Order
OF the Loyal Legion Of the United States
and its commander from May, 1919 to
Nav OF last year He was formerly a
member OF the District of Columbia Loyal
Legion. but was so proud of being Yer
monter that of his motion he applied for
transfer to the Vermont chapter. The
commandery will he represented at the
funeral OF Admiral Dewey by Admiral
Charles T. Clark. Y. 8. NJ, retired. the
Hon. William y. Dillingham;, United
States senator from Vermont, Col. G. d.
Williams, recorder, sent yesterday to the
family large flag to be placed on
Admiral Deweys casket
The Society of the Army Of the Potomac
will be represented at the funeral Of Ad-
miral Dewey by Col. Myron NJ. Parker.
tho Hon. James Tanner Corporal Tan
ner). Sol. George Truesdell. Col George
W. Patrick, Major ID. l. Loefier. u. 8. A.,
and Major A. 8. Perham.
Captain Harley G. Sheldon-of West Rut-
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OBITUARY
Henry berger.

Henry Berger died suddenly late Sun
day night at his home at - Drew street.
He had enjoyed his usual health and was
out. as usual. Sunday. He expired JUS.
after retiring late ut night. The funeral
was hcld Wednesday, afternoon at two
O'Clock al 81 raU!'a Church and buria!
was in Lake View ccuetcr'
Mr.. Berger was born in Germany Feb.
ruary II, 1919. coming to this country 81
years ago He was a locksmith by trade
and on coming 20 this city was employ cd
As gardener. later going to New Yorl.
TO engage in the restaurant bueincs,'. He
conducted that business for about five
Years. wher he retired AMI returned 70
this city to live.
on November 8, 1878, he married Nath,
crine Winkcl. who survives with two
sons, George and William Berger of New
York city. and e daughter. Mrs. Rudolph
Haukc Of burlington, And sister. Mrs
Anna Rauch of Norwich. Conn.
He was member Of Goethe Lodge o!
this city
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-18
FORGED CHECKS CASliED.

Franl; vallo, IS, an italian was arrested
tuesday at Barnet on n charge of for
gerry. he will be given n hearing III the
municipal court and in the meantime the
authorities are looking for companion
OF Naio. who is wanted on similar
charge the men have been employed by
L. j. RrocH on 4 lumber oh. Saturday
tHey went TO st. Johusbury with three
checks ayrrcgatiug $l2I and supposedly
signed by MIR. Brock The checks were
cashed at tho clothing store of the Amos
scot; company. VALID returned to Bar
net but his companion, who is believed to
have committed the forgery left for parts
unknown
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c. V. Archanil,auit.

Charles r. .irchumbau,; died at his
home, Is Pearl street at 2:21 Saturday
morning at tho age of Is. He had been
i'll for year with a complication Of
diseases. The funeral was held Tuesday
morning at nine o'clooS in ST. Joseph
Church.
Mr. Archambaut was "A member Of
ST. Jean de Raptiste society and Of ST.
.Joseph's society. He also belonged for
many years to the Lake Champlain Yacht
club. For 45 years he kept boat livery
at the foot of College street. Besides his
wife. five children survive: Mary Louise
and Mrs. Jcrod Douglas Of Index, Wash
ington, Mrs. Ralph Farrier of Burlington
FLORENCE Archambau!t. and step-son,
W. H. Bernard, OF Cleveland. Ohio.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-18
A BETTER MANCHESTER FAIR.

At the annual meeting Of the directors
of Battenkill Valley Industrial society
there was considerable enthusiasm toward
Il larger and better Manchester fair for
1911. 1t was voted to build n new cattle
barn for the housing of exhibition cattle
frizes VIII he offered for a drawing con-
test OF oxen and for boys stock judging
contest in addition to the usual prizes
offered in the various depa rtments The
sum of $1,000 was appropriated for pre-
miums for races. The scale of prices for
admission to the grounds was increased
and II is planned to give added attrac-
! tions which will fully warrant the change
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President Thomas OF Middl.burN College
mas made the announcement regarding Tho
nlliing ~ the vacancy in the faculty made
oN the death Of Professor Wetherel A
month ago. Henry ". Lawrence, Ir
now on the faculty ~ Dartmouth College.
mas accepted the position. and will assume
ms duties at the beginning of the next
semester, February 5. lie will be at the
head of the department of history and
VIII teach modern European history, Eng
lish history. and the expansion OF the
american people Professor Lawrence
was graduated from Yale in 1906, receiv-
lng his NJ. a. the next year. and the de-
cree of fh. ID, in 1910 In 1910 he was as
SlStant professor in history at Yale, and
head of IN" history department tho fol
lowing year in the University of Vermont.
IRON 1911 to the present time he has been
instructor ~ history at Dartmouth. lie
was an instructor in summer sessions at
the | niv, rStv of Vermont in 1911, and at
Dartmouth in 1872 and 1911. He is a mem
Der of the Phi Beta Kappa society
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-18

status Of his brother Is not known How
ever, there are ample funds In the
mans possession in currency were found
s734 He also had on his person an in.
surance policy to the amount Of 1900,
PAYABLE on his death to his mother. Tho
man also had valuable jewelry, etc. 1t
is probable that an administrator will be-
appointed and after all expenses have
been deducted the remainder will he sent
10 the mother in Denmark. who, judging
from n letter written to her son some
time ago, will be able to use IL.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-18

Marie Louise Duprat; mistress Of cere-
monies, Mrs MalVina Morrsseau: auditors
Mrs. Fabiola Luck and Miss Marie Lee
douX: ordonnatrices. Mrs. Marie Yandow
and Mrs, Alma Prunier; doyenne, Mrs
Alice laberge; honorary president. Mrs.
Eienore Beaurcgard.
, Remarks by the president and secretary
and dainty refreshments brought the ex-
ercises to n close. There were over $50
ladies' present. \ drill by Il young Ia.
dies under the direction Of Mrs Sadie
Thibodeau brought many ROUNDS or ap.
plaugo
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-18

land, a member of the Vermont Com
mandery, LOYAL Legion. was buried yes
t"rday. representing tho comrGandery
at the funeral We're Major Harvey @.
Kingsley, Fritz Farnham, T. -. Reyes
of Rutland. Recorder Williams sent u
nag from the commandery to cover the
casket. Captain Sheldon was in the Civil
War with the 18th Vermont regiment and
served with great gallantry in the battle
of Gettysburg.
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LADIES INSTALL OFFICERS.
Annual Event of Immaculate Conception
Council. LII nIOn st. Jean Baptiste.

The ladies OF the Immaculate ConceD-
ton Council OF L'Union St. Jean Baptistc
of America held the installation of their
officers at their hall last evening. The in
staIling officer was Mrs Roberge, the
first president OF the council at the time
of its organization, assisted by Mrs. So
phie Raribeau as mistress Of ceremonies
The officers installed were as follows:
President Mrs. Marie II. Pcpin vice.
president. Mrs. Marie Leduc; secretary.
Mrs. Elizabeth Martin; assistant secre-
tary. Mrs. Clara Tremblay; treasurer,
Mrs, Hattie Boucher; perceptrice. Mrs.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-18
LOG BREAKS MANS LEG.

Edgar Adams, an employe of the ]. H.
Siisby Lumber company at Lowell had
the misfortune to break both bones in
ms LEFT leg about six inches above the
ankle joint While rolling a log in the
mill yard log rolled over him, causing
the fracture.
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HARTIANDDRs ANXIOUS TO DIE

liartiand is gaining "A reputation as a
suicide center ON January :. Charles
Ellison ended his life by blowing of. the
ton of his hcad with a shot gun and last
sunday. Just one week after the first
tragedy. man by the name of Maxham
attempted suicide by cutting his throat
Markham was living with Leroy Sander
son. Details OF the accident are closely
withheld, but 1t is known, however. that
MaNham's attempt nearly proved fatal
and that he is at present in Il critical
condition.
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NEARLY $4,000 IN TWO DAYS
Rate. if Continued. Should Sc
cure Required Amount.
To ne Exnct. the Contributions tOwnrd s
the bishop DeGocsbriand Memorial
Hospital Amounted Yesterday
to SG,T14.2S.

testerdAv'S contributions to the
Bishop DeGocsbriand Memorial hospi =
val fund amounted to $6,714.25. This
amount. together with the contrihu r.
t'ohs OF the previous day. raises the
I"fd TO S13.G25. n haj two days
work vt this rate there will have
be"n subscribed ~ tho close of tn IL
gay campn'-n a sum in excess Of ssh
100 while no one predicts that this
VIII be ACCOMPLISHED. the workers are
determined that the sum set for them
to rnise--$15 GOODWILL show in cash md
pledges by the conclusion OF the cam
lign.
Yesterdays subscr:pt!ors were MS
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500 FOR COOPER \TIVE, STorr

81" FOR COOPERATIVE, STORE
The wage-earners OF Bellows Falls are
considering a movement to organic a co.
operative store. The committee renovts
that 1i6 shares at 81 or a total of s7So
had been taken in the proposed store !.
is believed the store will he started
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Me Old Bee Hide
January Is

ASG0 OII DC6 xAkDO
January Is
The Stock Reducing Sale
Table Linens, Sheets, PILLOW Gases |
and Towels---Losts Only Until the |
End OF the Month
We emphasize strongly the Importance of this
great sale OF linens and bedding.
lousekeepers by the Motel and boarding house
popeos and institutions have been quick to grasp the
values that this sale has featured
1t is now nearing it's perod-dont wait until it is
until your neehbor shows you what she saved but
come now and buy as literally can afford for it is
long time to come.
Table Linens
eo-inch All Linen Bleached Damask, value 7oc-
Sale price Sc per yard
eo-inch Extra Heavy Unbleached Dan,ask, value 75c-
Sale price Csc per yard
64-inch Full Beached Irish Dan,ask. value SIC
Sale price s5c per yard
72-ineh Half Linen Beached Damask extra heavy and
durable. value Sl25. Sale price CSC yard
Napkins to match above. Observation-Disclosures. 1898 per dozen
7O-inch Heavy Satin Finished Dan,asks all linen, very
handsome patterns value $3.50 Sale price $125 yard
Napkins to match % inches. ...... s29S per dozen
72-inch Full Bleached Satin Damask beautiful quality,
choice patterns value SIG Sale price S135 per yard
Napkins to match s3.75 per dozen
72-inch Belgian Danlask, extra heavy. very fine quality,
most attractive designs. Sale price $175 yard
Napkins to match S425 per dozen
72-inch German Silver Beached Damask. heaviest quail
ity most durable of all damask, value S1.50-
Sale price S1.35 per yard
72inch Belgian Damask. exclusive patterns
Sale price So. 90 per yard
Napkins
Sample Napkins all linen, value S2.50 per dozen--
Sale price l5c each
All Linen Napkins 1S-inch size value 1925 per dozen
Sale price s1S9
All Linen Napkins sinch size value s2.75 per dozen
Sale price 1925
All Linen Napkins % and 24-nch value 1878 per dozen
Sale price S2.9S
John Shields Scotch Danask Napkins 22nch value
$500 dozen. Sale price S2.9S
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Colonial Sheets

Size 54X90 value 79c-sale price each CSC
Size 54Xo9 value S5c-sale price each 75c
Size 63x90 value S9c-sale price, each ......... 79c
Size 72X90, value 95c-sale price, each. ....... S5c
Size 72X99 value S1.10sale price each CSC
Size S1X93i >, value Sl.15sale price each Csc
Size S1x99 value 81 20-sae price, each 81 .O5