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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-24

The pay of captain in the Unit: ed States navy during the war of 1872 was $100 month
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-24
The Letter Follows:

"Ex soldiers, G2 years of age and over, also widows of Indians, between the years 1859 and 1891, are entitled to pension under a2t of congress approved March 4, 1917. Soldiers $20 per month and widows SIP per
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-24

times. By writing to Mr. Meier, 546 Central avenue. Atlanta, Ga, partic ulars relative to the receiving of thse pensions can be tad.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-11-01
ANTI-SUFFS. HOPEFUL.
Lay Plans for Work During Next Session
of Vermont Legislature.

The annual meeting of the Vermont
Association Opposing Woman's Suffrage
occurred Wednesday afternoon at Mont
pelier, Mrs. D. $. Conant, president OF
the organization, presiding The new of
feers elected are: President, Mrs. Wal.
ter S. Fenton of Rutland, wife of Repre-
sentative Fenton; secretary, Mrs. f. H
Burnham of Rutland; treasurer, Miss
Louise Perkins of Rutland; vice presi.
dents, Mrs. Edward Kirkland of Bellows
Falls, Mrs NJ. G. Webber of Rutland,
Mrs. Edwin Wells of Burlington, Mrs.
Wayne NJ. Reed of Montpelier. Mrs.
Conant was elected delegate to attend
the annual national convention when il
takes place in Washington D. c.
Plans for the next sessions work were
discussed and the results accomplished in
the last session were rehearsed The
association considers that it did sue
cessful piece of work during the session.
They have 5000 members and aside from
the 900 in Burlington, the Majority are
on the eastern side of the state They
are well organized in the eastern part
of the state and are planning to organ
ize in the other side of the state now.
Miss Louise Paige of Rutland was also
here to attend the convention, coming
by automobile with the other Rutland
ladies'
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-11-01
WILLI1MSTOWN

The Beckett cottage on Main street
will no longer be used for the Red Cross
work, but all machines and work will be
transferred to the firemens hall, where
the committee in charge have very kind
ly consented TO give its use for the win
ter. On Friday, the regular sewing
meeting will not be held, the hall being
previously engaged on that afternoon for
a demonstration meeting by the woman
county agent, but on Saturday afternoon
the Rural Good Luck club will meet with
Mrs. Oliver Martin to sew for the Red
Cross and Mrs. Martin has cordially ex-
tended an invitation to all Red Cross
members to hold their regular sewing
meeting with them that day.
On Tuesday evening, in spite of the
weather, Halloween party given by
Miss Lackey and children in the Gale
school, for the benefit of the Red Cross,
was grand success, so being realized
Mrs. Cross, president of the Red Cross,
wishes to thank them for their efforts
and success which resulted,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-11-01
TALK OFTH T. TOWN
New serge and silk dresses at Fits.
More bargains in Fits annex

New serge and silk dresses at Fits.
| More bargains in Fits annex.
Mystery of the Double Cross" Bio,
| to morrow.-adv.
Miss Elizabeth MeNany of Bakersfield
a former teacher in the Barre schools
is visiting friends here.
| Mrs. Antonio Mazzoini returned thi:
morning to her home in Randolph, after
having spent the past few days visiting
at the home of her sister, Mrs. Parnigoni
of High Holborn street.
The woman's guild of the Church OF
the Good Shepherd will meet at the
church tonight at 1880. A good attend
ance is requested, as business of impor-
lance is to be discussed
Mrs. Antonio Rossi of High Hoborn
street pleasantly entertained about Is of
her friends at her home last evening, the
affair being the meeting of the Italian
sewing circle. During the evening re-
freshments were served, while a social
hour followed the meeting Of the club.
At the home of Mrs. Susie Humphrey,
Elmore street, last evening, Hallow
number of the ladies' auxiliary to the
y. -. II. ne foOfnS were pTettllN acc
grated in green and gold and the guests
were masked or dressed so they could not
be recognized for some little time Vari-
Gus games were enjoyed by all, also
musical and literary program, after
which light refreshments were served and
the party dispersed at late hour, after
extending their appreciation to Mrs.
Humphrey for delightful evening.
Indiscriminate pistol firing in the
aftermath of an unusually noisy Hallow
cen celebration aroused Highland avenue
inhabitants this morning and hurried
of the fusillade disclosed
the fact that two youngsters We're using
the firearms in Elmwood cemetery. OBJ
jections to the pastime have been made
and it is probable that the authorities
will act. Few acts of wanton mischief
were reported to the police, although in
some instances the celebrators acted
most imprudently and by their conduct
earned the righteous condemnation of
Somewhere in the region
Of City park firearms were discharged
last night and police inquiry is expect
ID to disclose whether the bombardment +,
1T Elmwood was a sequel to the night |
attack on the flats.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-11-01
W1ITSFIE.LD

Clifton Green has returned to school
having recovered from whooping cough
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles II. Newcomb re.
turned home Wednesday from Massachu.
sets.
The wheatess dinner at the Congrega
tional church Wednesday was attended
by over 100 persons, and the proceeds,
$500, were donated TO the local Red
Cross.
Sunday next, Nov. 4, is Every body go
to-Sunday school day and also worlds
temperance Sunday. Special exercises
of song and recitation in the Sunday
school hour in the Congregational church
A play, entitled "The Old New Hamp-
shire Home" is to be given by local tai
ent in the near future for the Red Cross.
The junior choir of the Congregational
church will meet for rehearsal Saturday
at p. M. in the yestry.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-11-01
T4LKOFTHE TOWN
New neckwear at Fits.

New waist values at Abbotts.
"The Lost Express" Saturday, Bijou
Theatre.-adv.
Sheriff AFRO A. Reed of Wiliamstown
was Barre business visitor to-day.
Mrs. Alice Noonan of Cliff street re-
turned yesterday from the markets,
where she has been spending the past
few days in the interests of the Homer
Fits company.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-11-01

ing on the platform of the Central YER
mont station, pleaded guilty in city
court this morning to intoxication. 1t
being his third offense, he was given a
fine of SIS and costs, which he hoped to
be able to pay.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-11-01
A Boresome Lot.

Mrs. A.-Are you fond of entertaining
callers?
Mrs. B.-Yes, but very few of ours are
of that kind.-Boston Transcript.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-11-01
MONTPELIER
Mrs. T. R. Merrill Dropped Dead of Heart
Failure Last Evening.

Mrs. Ida Merrill, wife of City CLERK
T. X. Merrill, died of heart disease at the
Unitarian church in Middlesex about {
o'clock last evening. Mrs Merrill, in
company with others from the city, went
there by automobile to attend the an
nual supper given by the society. She
stepped out of the automobile and was
going up the steps TO the church when
She fell forward DIR. Z. w Hartman,
who was going there to partake OF the
supper, was the first TO give medical at
tendance. He said she lived but few
seconds. She was carried into the house
of Gilbert. Miles across the street, where
the body rested until brought to her
home on Elm street later in the even
ing. Mrs Merrill had been suffering
from a high blood pressure which had
been reduced She visited her physician
Tuesday evening who told her that she
must use care about her activities. He
was at Waterbury at the time with the
Darling Ferguson wedding party and
rushed to Middlesex in his automobile,
arriving a short time after DR.. Hartman.
Mrs Merrill was born in Worcester Feb.
Is, 1864, a daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Rufus George. who died some years since.
She attended the public schools and
Montpelier seminary. She had lived in
Montpelier most of her life, having been
married to Timothy r. Merrill, who has
for many years been the leader of the
Montpelier Military band. In her own
family she is survived by two daughters,
Misses Mildred and Helen Merrill, who
live at home, and her husband. She also
leaves one sister. Mrs. A. A. Emery, and
three brothers, Asa George of Shady Rill, |
Frank George and William George of
Mrs. Merrill had been long
time member of the Unitarian church of
having taken a prominent
part in all of the activities of the church,
being treasurer of the woman's alliance
for many wears. She had been promi-
1ent in the work of the Rebekah lodge
lere and in the club work of the city, one
If the best known and liked women of
he city Her assistance to her husband
n his work as city clerk and treasurer
lad brought her in touch with many of
he citizens of the city, who speak in
he most kindly terms of the courteous
manner in which she has executed the du
les in that office at times for many
ears.
The funeral will take place from her
ate home at , o'clock Saturday after
loon.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-11-01
BARRE DAILY TIMES
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER /. 1917.
The Weather

Generally cloudy tonight and Friday
probably local SHOWS; gentle. to moder'
ate winds, mostly southwest and west.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-11-01
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

FOUND-A package (of interest to gen.
tleman) was left at the Barre Savings Bank
g. Trust Co last week the owner can have
same by proving property and paying for this
al l95tJ
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-11-01
GRANITEvILLE

Mrs. Carroll will be at Gilbert's store,
upper Graniteville, Friday, with a line of
hats at reduced prices.-adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-11-01

4 special conelsvs Of 81 Al
dsmar commaEdrry viii be
held Thursday evening ~ !
O'Clock Work, Red Cross.
Per order h G
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-11-01

TO RENT-Cottage eIa Mount street:
rooms. bath. gas stove and woods he'd inauirs
of T. c. Mccarthy l07 South Main street
l95tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-11-01

SHETLAND PONIES trade for stock,
cows. young cattle; w. F. Shepard is5tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-11-01

/. st7p m. Adoption and refreshments.
Entertainment committee please meet st
6 10
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-11-01

TO RENT--Cottage, los So Main street: Z
rooms bath electric lights, hot-water connec-
tions inquire of T. c. Mccarthy. lO7 South
Main street 1857
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-11-01

Special communication Of
Granite lodge, No. IS, F and
A NJ, FRIDAY. Nov ., AZ $50
2. m. Work. NJ. NJ degree
Per order W NJ.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-11-01

Halloween pranks were responsible fol
A. c. Sterling suffering burned hands
and the loss of. considerable clothing
at his home on Vine street last evening
| One of the sons had set down jack
lo.lantern on the set tubs in the kitchen
of the home The lantern burned up re-
suting in the clothes hanging over it
catching afire and burning a part of
them The family smelled smoke and,
tracing it TO the kitchen Mr.. Sterling
tried to throw the burning clothes out
of the room. resulting in his right hand
being considerably burned. In the mean
time the fire department had been "alled
but the fire was under control when they
reached the place. There were many
pranks played in the city, such as NOV
ing steps, signs, rsvaging gardens by he
youths of the city, keeping the police
busy until after midnight.
Ticket Agent Hershe Cooney at the
Central Vermont station did some hust-
ling to-day putting the revenue stamps
on milesges because many persons did not
come to the station with their partly
used milesges Wednesday, although some
$40 worth of stamps we're placed on
mileages that day. Mileages that do not
have the stamps on them are not good
for passage. The certificates for the
state officials were mailed from the gov
ernor's office Wednesday, while those who
did not get them were calling for them
this morning. Major Harvey Goodell has
prepared a small card carrying all the
proving the identity Of the
bearer. These are not good when the off
cisl Is travelling on other than state
business.
A daughter, PhGbe Elizabeth, was
born Oct lS to Col. and Mrs, John G. I,
Norton of State street.
Chief Degnan Of White River Junction, /
Deputy Sheriff Fred Fitzgerald of Nor
Nich and Station Agent Hunt of Nor /
sich we're in the city Wednesday after
noon looking for yeggman who, it Is
'laimed. held up Hunt in the Norwich
Hanover station Tuesday night Mr. |
Hunt does the might trick and had Just
gone to work He was working near the 1
icket desk when he heard someone say A
hands up. He treated the matter as 3
oke. thinking IL was some Of the con
gang who are keeping house
few rods from the station while repair
ne the buildings for the company He
urned partly about and saw . man
tanding in The Office door win black
mask over his face. Mr.. Hunt, who has
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-11-01

FOR SALE-One yearling heifer and cows,
one to freshen Dec. 10 and one to freshen in
March G. A. Lane, Seminary street, Barre.
1868
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-11-01

Regular meeting
Of Winnetta coun
I'll. No. 10, d Of
+ Thursday Nov
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-09-14

each tin and bake in a moderate oven
Tor hfteen minutes. When cold dec
crate with frosting If desired.
Date Tarts--Chcp one cupful of
stoned dates and quarter of a pound
of citron, very fine. Add the grated
rind and the juice of one lemon, one
cupful of sugar and one egg beaten
slightly. Fill each pastry shell and
lay thin strips across the top. Bake
about twenty-five minutes in a slow
oven.
Grape Tartiet-Fill baked shells
with large sweet grapes which have
been rolled in the white of an egg,
then dipped in granulated sugar.
Orange and Pear Tart.-LIne a
baked tart shell with sections of
orange that have been carefully
peeled, removing the membrane and in
the center put chopped pears; either
fresh or cooked pears may be used.
Dust with sugar and garnish with mint
leaves and serve.
Lemon Tsrts.-Beat the yolks of
four eggs, add a cupful of buttermilk,
one and one-haIf cupfuls of sugar, a
tablespoonful each of cornstarch and
butter and the juice and rind of two
lemons. Fill and bake, then cover
the tops with meringue made from
the whites of two eggs.
Barberry Tarts.-Fill shells with
barberry jelly or preserves and garnish
the tarts with the ripe berries and
sprays of barberries.
Cherry Tart. Line shell with
raspberry preserve. Sift finely minced
nuts over the top and dust with pow
dered sugar.
currant and Coconut Tarts.-Line
twelve molds with pastry. Beat two
tablespoonfuls each of butter and
sugar to a cream, add a beaten egg
and tablespoonful of rice flour last
ly add four tablespoonfuls of chopped
coconut and bake. Garnish with cur
rant Jelly and serve.
Fig TartIets.-Line small patty tins
with pastry. Cut half a pound of
figs into small pieces and simmer them
gently in a cupful and half of water.
add three tablespoonfuls of sugar
and then one of lemon juice. Cool and
add two beaten egg yolks, half-cup-
full of chopped nut meats and little
salt Fill the pastry pans and bake
in hot oven. Cover with meringue
made from the whites of the eggs
and little sugar. Brown and serve
hot or cold.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-09-14

tings the melon cools. A portion to be
served may be cut and placed near
the ice for immediate use. The cut
side placed on plate will keep 1t
from spelling so soon. Lemons keep
well In dish of water; frequent
changing of water and removing them
before they begin to show decay will
save waste.
Vegetables containing sugar. as
beets and corn, lose their flavor very
quickly, the sugar causing fermenta-
ton, and no soaking in water Will ever
restore the flavor. Corn at its best
should be served within an hour after
1t has been pulled from the stalk.
Milk should be kept in covered
dish in cool place; never allowed to
stand In the hot kitchen.
Green vegetables may be washed
and dropped into a cheesecloth bag
and kept crisp; they should never be
soaked in salt water, as It willis and
ruins them.
Cucumbers, crisp and delicious IL
properly treated. become like sole
leather after soaking in salt water,
death.
1t must be remembered that the
foods rich in nitrogen, such as milk,
Its products, meat, eggs and fish, de-
compose easily under the influence of
heat and moisture. and most of these
foods then become, not food. but dead
ly poisons, causing illness that is often
fatal.
Meat to be kept should be brushed
with an equal portion of olive oil and
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-09-14
Wanted Him Warned.

A woman was explaining in the JEFF
ferson market court about some of the
more violent features of the life she
leads with her husband. Last night"
said the complainant. "he comes home
and slams me three times in the right
eye. l tells him he's loafer, and
he gets me twice In the left eye. Look
at 'em. But. Judge, 1 love him an
just want to have him warned" And
the court seized the opportunity. I'm
a case like this" said the magistrate,
love appears to be principally in the
eyes of the complainant."-New York
Times.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-09-14

the bananas from their skins and roll
In macaroon crumbs. Dissolve half a
glass of currant Jelly In cold water
(three-fourths of cupfuD with ta-
blespoonful of cornstarch, stir and
cook over the fire, add a teaspoonful
of lemon juice, a tablespoonful of but
ter. Serve hot with the bananas. This
Is most delicious dessert for chill
dren.
Bran Muffns.-Beat together a cup
full of sugar, add a tablespoonful of
shortening and an egg well beaten.
Put two cupfuls of sour milk into
bowl. then add one and one-half tea
spoonfuls of soda, dissolved in half
cupful of cold water, teaspoonful
and a half of salt and two cupfuls
each of bran and -four. Mix well and
bake in hot buttered gem pans for 80
minutes.
Potato Soup.-Peel and quarter six
good-slzed potatoes, add fourth of
pound of salt pork. two onions sliced
and sprig or two of parsley. Cover
with water and cook gently for an
hour. Remove the pork and rub the
vegetables through a sieve. Return
to the kettle, add two cupfuls of milk,
two tablespoonfuls of butter, and salt
and pepper to taste. Boil up once and
serve hot.
If citron is steamed before it is
sliced 1t will be found to cut much
oacfar
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-09-14

into the caramel and let stand until
dissolved. stirring occasionally. When
well dissolved add quart of cream
and freeze.
Corn SouffIe.-To n cupful of corn,
fresh or canned, add tablespoonful of
butter and salt and pepper to taste,
mix with two tablespoonfuls of flour
and cupful of milk with a teaspoon
full of sugar, cook until the flour is
well cooked, add the yolks of two eggs
and fold In the whites, beaten stiff, just
as 1t goes into the buttered baking dish
to bake thirty minutes.
Cheese Pie.-Take large cupful of
Dutch cheese, add half cupful of but
ter, cupful of sugar, a cupful of
raisins and three eggs, half teaspoon
full of cloves, one and half teaspoon
fuls of cinnamon, n fourth of a tea
spoonful of salt and half cupful of
rich milk. Bake in crust until beau
tiful brown.
Cheese Cake Custard.-Put q cup
full and half of cottage cheese through
colander, beat three eggs and stir
into the cheese, then add three-fourths
of cupful of sugar, the juice and
rind of lemon and a teaspoonful of
melted butter. Beat until smooth.
Line deep pie plate with pastry, fill
with the mixture and bake in y quick
oven thirty minutes.
Mocha Gems.-Cream tive table
spoonfuls of butter. add cupful
of sugar and one egg, beat well, add a
| cupful of cold coffee and half cup
full of milk, one and half cupfuls of
flour, tablespoonful and half of
baking powder and half teaspoonful
of salt. Then add a cupful of rolled
oats. Pour into hot buttered gem pans
and bake twenty minutes in a hot oven.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-09-14
VISITS COLORADO
and FINDS Relief
Mrs. Gilreath Was in a Terribly
Rundown Condition She
Declares.
GAINS ELEVEN POUNDS
= Am Very Grateful to the People
Who Told Me About TanIac,"
She Says-Now Like
Different Person.

"When came here for a visit to my
daughter l had no idea that / would
find a medicine that would do me so
much good, for Taniac has not only re-
neved my suffering but has built me
up In weight and strength until I
really feel like different person."
The above statement was made by
Mrs. Minnie Lee Gilreath, of Coffey-
vile, Kansas, at the residence of her
daughter at 174O Shermen street. Den
yer, Colorado, few days ago.
"a little over q year ago l began to
suffer with my stomach" she contin-
ued. my food did not digest properly
and the gas formed by 1t kept me liz
distress nearly all the time. My liver
got in a bad condition and 1 suffered
terribly with headaches. 1 couldn't
rest well at night and felt tired and
worn-out- 1 also suffered a great deal
with rheumatism in the feet.
II am very grateful to the people
who told me about Tanlac, for now /
have regained my health and strength
and have actually gained eleven
pounds in weight besides. / don't
think there is medicine in the world
to compare with Tanlac. / have now
taken FIVE bottles and every sign of
my trouble is gone. My appetite is
splendid, the rheumatism has left me,
my nerves are calm and / sleep all
night long. My visit here has been of
untold value to me, and 1 recommend
Tanlac to anybody"
There is a Tanlac dealer in your
town.-Ady.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-09-14
Exact Copy Of wrappes.
ENCOURAGED Her.

She appeared to be somewhat excit-
ed when he came home that night and
he naturally asked the cause.
THE man in the top fiat has fallen
in love with our maid" she said.
what of itT' he asked.
Hes been trying to get her to run
away and marry him."
do you mean the man who prac-
dces with the flute every night?"
She said she did; and he made dive
for his pocket,
Tell the maid" he exclaimed, ex-
citedly. that I'm poor man, but I'll
give her ten dollars II she'll do itl'
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-09-14
Chance the Name.

"John," she said sternly, "the coal
bin Is empty"
YES" was the disconsolate reply.
TITS that way most of the time.
It's never of use in an emergency.
I'm going to change Its name, and call
II a coal has-binw
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-09-14

vinegar. or melted butter and vinegar
VIII do. This Will protect the meat
from bacteria and make it more ten
der and palatable.
In mutton or lamb, the marrow
fat, as well as the thin membranes,
should be removed II the meat is 70 be
kept at all. as those portions decay
very quickly.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-09-14
Nu. M44neaQ
An Art Aphorjsm.

Here is an art aphorism from Jean
Francois Millet: 'T have been re-
preached for not observing detail;
see 1t, but / prefer to construct the
synthesis which as an artistic effort is
higher and more robust. You reproEch
me with insensibility to charm; why,
open your eyes to that which you do
not perceive. but which Is none the less
reaI-the dramatic"
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-09-14
Let 'Er Rip.
Just think ! You can lif

"Say," bawled the drill sergeant,
"what do you think you are trying to
do to that dummy"
I'm trying to stick my bayonet into
it." answered the frightened recruit.
"Well, don't tickle 1t. Put some snap
Into your work. Act as If you were
about to spear sausage with a fork
on a cold morning when your appe-
tite's good"
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-09-14

carefully to remove all
ripe fruit. Berries should
always be poured out on
shallow plates or plat
ters. Their own weight
crushes and spo.ls them.
Watermelon. too large
for the ice chest, may be
wrapped in wet sacking
and left In a window or
draft; with frequent wet
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-09-14
No Amateur Stuff

''The Browns have invited us to din
ner."
Good. I'd rather eat there than
anywhere else"
"Why7"
"All the vegetables they serve were
raised by professionals"