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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-19
MONTPELIER

The monthly meeting Of the board OF
control took place Friday afternoon In
the governors Office with all members at
tending. There was little Of public in
terest discussed and the board took an
adjournment until next Thursday TO
meet at Randolph for the purpose Of IN
yestigating the progress that has been
made on the construction OF the new
school dormitory and which confer.
ence the building committee Of the board
OF education viii be invited to attend.
The board will then decide as to the ex-
penditure of further funds upon the
dormitory. win L. Davis Of the board
remained to-day to look after the taking
Of the inventory in the state institutions
and which is well nigh completed. This
morning he met G. S. Bliss and John
Brooks. who have been doing some OF
the work here, relative to closing up the
inventories. When it is completed, the
board Of control will have better
knowledge of the amount OF the states
property than has ever been placed on
paper.
Considerable complaint was heard on
the street Friday afternoon when 1t be-
came known that a wagonload, some
5000 pounds of coal, was going out OF
the city, while there is still need OF many
more tons Of fuel in the city TO take care
Of the supply here. 1t appears from
statements of Harold Austin, who was
driving the team, that he was drawing
the coal 10 Moretown for George Parker.
COMPLAINT was made to the state fuel
department. which is investigating how
the coal for that community could have
been purchased in the city,
News has been received here that Mrs,
Andrew Mckenzie, who was graduate
| in the Heaton hospital in the nurses
training course, died in Springfield
Mass. and that her body has been taken
to Canada for burial. She was formerly
known as Florence Carmichael.
| Mr.. and Mrs +. II. Deayitt have closed
their home for the winter and have
rooms at the Kellogg.
Friends here have received the an.
lnouucement of the marriage OF Harold
Jones, SON Of Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley Jones
who lived here for some years The mar
rage took place in California, where the
| family is now living, .
! A meeting of the Republican state
lcommittee viii take place here Monday
afternoon when certain matters connect
ed with the work Of the campaign will be
decided.
Several Of the Democrats in the city
attended pow-wow held Thursday even
ing in which plans for advancing the can
didacy of L. B. Brooks as city represen
tatiye were discussed. The general opin
ion seems to prevail that Mr.. Brooks
has good chances of going back to Tho
Legislature, which has not been enjoyed
in Montpelier in great many years.
A. d. Young and Henry Holt Of tn
Washington county local exemption
board went to Norwich university, &C
eompanied by Capt. Stephen Gushing
representing the federal government, Fri
dav afternoon, and completed the Undue
ton into service of about 200 first yea
men in the university, who come iron
different parts of the state and have tax
en- advantage Of the student training
courses
Frank d. Thompson Of Barton, VIII
was recently appointed states attorne.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-19
DIR. c. S. cAvERLY's FUNERAL.
Was Private Because of the Epidemic of
Influenza.

Rutland, Oct. l9-Private funeral
services we're held at his late home on
Court street yesterday for DR.. Charles
S. Caverly, who died Wednesday morn
ing of influenza and complications. The
obsequies were of simple character, the
restrictions because of the epidemic,
which DIR. Caverfy, as president OF the
state board OF health, had been chiefly
instrumental in promulgating, prevent
ing the coming to this city. Of large
number of prominent Vermonters who
would most certainly have been present
had conditions been normal.
The service was conducted by Rev.
DIR. Arthur H. Bradford of Providence,
r. l., formerly pastor Of the Congrega-
tional church in this city, who also ofli-
ciated at the committal in Pittsford
cemetery, where the burial took place.
The honorary bearers were DR.. F. i,
Kidder of Woodstock, a member ot-the
state board of health, DR.. B. II. Stone
of Burlington, DR.. G. F. Dalton of Bur
lington, secretary of the board of health,
DIR. j. N. JENNIE of Burlington, DR.. p.
r. Rogers of Pittsford, DIR. Thomas H.
, Hack Of Pittsford, Leroy w. Baldwin Of
New York, and DR.. s. W. Hammond, Or,
Harry R. Ryan and Attorney w. B, G
Sticl1ney of Rutland.
The pail bearers were George I. Chat
fee. Postmaster P. NJ Meldon, George
T. Jarvis, Frank NJ. Wilson, Erwin E.
Keyes and Harvey r. Kingsley, all OF
Rutland.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-19
HINDENBURG LINE
VAS MASSIVE AFFAIR
The Germans Began to Reinforce 1t
When They Were Driven Back on
the Marine River Last July.

With the American Forces in France,
Oct. Correspondence OF the Associ-
ated Pressl desperate efforts were
made by the Germans to strengthen, the
Hindenburg line when they were driven
back to ii by Marshal Foch's great Of
fensiye this summer. More than nine
miles in depth at various points, 1t had
already been called the greatest for
tress the world has ever known" De-
spite this, information has reached the
American intelligence officers from va
rious sources that the Germans began
10 work upon it with renewed vigor soon
after the Franco. American counter Of
fensive of July is, which drove them
back over the Marine, east of Chateau
Thierry and northwest across the Vesle.
One section of the Hindenburg line ex-
anined by British experts had a belt
of wire eight yards deep, the wire being
the size Of lead pencil and with barbs
Of an inch. About one hundred yards
to the rear was the first German trench
and behind the trench 100 yards apart
were ferro- concrete positions built to hold
from two to five machine guns. Behind
these "pillboxes" were other machine
gun emplacements.
Behind the frat line were belts OF wire
arranged in a criss -cross geometrical
pattern, and then, after an interval vary
ing from several hundred yards to half
a mile, was the second trench. With
the object of preventing tanks from
crossing it, the second trench was dug
wide enough to act as a trap when tho
big crawlers came along.
To the rear of the second trench line
was another belt of wire and after that
the main or support line. The part OF
the line examined by the British Off
GERS had been dug by Russian prisoners
and had running beneath it continuous
tunnel at depth Of about forty feet.
Along this main or support line stair
cases led up from the tunnel every fifty
wards. The tunnel had rooms opening
out of it and was lighted by electricity
Above were number of machine gun
posts and trench mortar emplacementa
which are connected by hoists so that
ammunition may be sent up quickly
from below.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-19
How II Could Have a Seaport.

The folks of savannah, Ca, do not
like what they call the 'buster" Of At
lanta, Ga, about their town.
At a business mems meeting in At
lanta there was under discussion an ar
rangement with the railroads that al.
lowed merchandise to be shipped to and
from that inland city on a through bill
of lading There was much joyous dec
Iamation, and one orator explained in
enthusiastic periods that Atlanta was
now the equivalent of seaport town
and able to cope with all rivals.
At this the Savannah man, whose ma
tive city is the real seaport Of Georgia,
arose and said with some acerbity: "If
YOU Atlanta folks would lay pipe line
to the sea and then suck as hard as you
blow, you'd be real seaport in no time
at all.n-Ladies' Home Journal
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-19
ALLEGED FoRGER ARRESTED.
George Walsh, Soldier, Said to Have
Cashed $40 Worth Bad Checks.

Burlington, Oct. l9.-George Walsh, a
soldier absent without leave from Camp
Mead, Md, was arrested by Sheriff j. II.
Allen Thursday after he had cashed $500
worth Of bad checks in the state. The
arrest was made at Shelburne Falls as
Walsh was about to hire an auto TO
take him TO Huntington.
Walsh entered the service from Reese
vile, n. Y, but he is we'll known in this
vicinity, where he had been employed
in a local garage and on farms. About
two weeks ago he cashed check for
S. at Brattleboro by forging the name
OF L. B. Wood Of this city. He then
came to Burlington and cashed another
check for $40. He also obtained S35
on checks at Richmond, Hinesburg and
Shelburne, doing all this in uniform. He
admitted his guilt to the sheriff after
his arrest. He had $50 on his person
when taken into custody.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-19
THE FUNERALS.
Two Were Held This Morning and 9th
ers Yesterday Afternoon.

This morning at 0 o'clock requiem
mass was said in St. Monicas church
over the remains of James G. Fitzger-
aid Of 100 Summer street, q well known
Barre granitecutter, whose death Thurs
day afternoon followed long illness.
Members of the Knights Of Columbus,
the Catholic Order of Foresters and the
New England Order Of Protection were
represented at the services, which neces-
sariIy were private because Of general
quarantine restrictions. Interment was
made in the Catholic cemetery on Beck
ley street.
At 10 o'clock in st. Monica's church
was held the funeral of Arthur g. Va
netti Of The Northern, who died on
wednesday night, after an illness Of
three weeks. Interment was made in
Hope cemetery Rev. FIR. 7. NJ, Mcken-
ma, the parish priest, ofieiated at both
services
Funeral services for Frank III. Coyey,
a longtime employee of Burke Bros,
who died at his home on TrOw hill on
Tuesday night, were held at the house
Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. w.
J. NJ. Beattie, rector of the Church OF
the Good Shepherd, officiating. Burial
took place in Hope cemetery. Granite
CITY camp Of Woodmen, with which Mr..
Covey was associated, was represented
at the services.
The funeral of Mrs. Ernest Provost OF
Wiley street, whose death followed an
illness Of influenza and pneumonia, was
held from the Perry & Noonan mortuary
chapel Friday afternoon at $3.50 o'clock
followed by interment in Hope cemetery
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-19
NAVAL UNITS ENTERED osTEND
But Withdrew When Germans Began to
Shell the Place.

London, Oct. l9.-The admiralty is
sued the following statement of the land
ing of the British naval units at 0stend
Thursday:
admiral Reyes reports that on the
morning of Thursday the military situa
ton between Newport and 0stend was
obscure. 1t seemed uncertain whether the
enemy had withdrawn from the coast.
Up to then no fires had been started by
him, either in Middelkerke or 0stend.
"A division of destroyers reconnoitred
the coast, assisted by aircraft They ar
rived off 0stend at II o'clock, at which
hour one of our aircraft landed on the
beach, where large crowds of inhabitants
/ had assembled
81 proceeded into the harbor in whal-
| err and landed about II 49, meeting with
great reception. The enemy at the.
time was not clear of the town, and a
i light battery at lie Cog opened fire at.
/ the ships. Two shells, falling on the.
beach close to crowd, excited the in
| habitants.
"A heavy battery Of four guns in the
direction Of Zeebrugge opened fire on the
destroyers, and as it seemed possible the
| presence Il bHt naval ibitI ihiEhS Ae"0
| to the bombardment of 0stend or to
more shells falling in the town, where
they would endanger the lives Of civil
| ians, | decided to withdraw the naval
force and thus give the enemy no excuse
1 for firing towards the town.
81 therefore re-embarked and the de-
stroyers withdrew, being heavily shelled,
to Just east of Middelkerke. Four motor
launches were left at Ostend as an in
shore patrol, the inhabitants being nerv-
Gus of the Germans returning
"The king and queen of the Belgians
expressed the wish to visit 0stend, either
from the sea or the air. In view of the
difficulty Of landing and the uncertainty
of the situation, they proceeded in the
destroyer Termagant, flying the Belgian
flag at the main, to the vicinity of 0s-
tend.
"The senior officer of the British motor
launch patrol off Ostend, which had been
reinforced by French motor launches, re,
ported that all had been quiet for some
hours"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-19
POTATO MARKET REPORT.
Boston Market Was Dull and Receipts
Were Moderate.

st. Adams, Oct. ISL. S. bureau Of
markets, Boston Office, issued following
report:
Boston Receipts moderate, market
dull. No change in prices. Some poorly
graded considerably undersize, Mountains
and Cobblers, No. is, $240@$25o;, poor
er, 1925.
New York; Receipts heavy, market
dull. Prices slightly lower Maine Cob
blers and Mountains, 1875 lbs, $4@S4.25;
Michigan Whites, $50 lbs, $3.l5@$3.3O;
New York Whites, bulk, $2.l5@$225i
sacked $2.35@S2.40
Presque Receipts light, mostly
going to storage. Limited demand
Movement slow. Wagonloads trackside
bulk, per barrel, Mountains and Cobblers
mostly $500, few 1915.
L. S, Brigham,
- A,rrt
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-19
searching for Potato Wart.

The bureau of plant industry, endeav-
oring TO combat potato wart, which has
appeared in gardens in eastern Pennsyl-
vania, has sent six trained plant path.
ologiyts to survey the infested area and
has several men from the state agri.
cultural colleges engaged in the same
work. Ten men from the Pennsylva-
MIA state department of agriculture and
several Others from the Pennsylvania
state college Of agriculture are also on
the ground.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-19
A Thrift Center in Every Town.

Massachusetts has county that can
boast of thrift center in each town in
it. Sometimes these eenters are in
homes while in other localities they are
located in shops, as neighborhood condi,
tions indicate. Each center is used as
a point from which to distribute litera-
ture, to organize the work so members
of the community may meet, ask ques-
tions OF the home demonstration agent
or of Others qualified, learn OF the diff
ferent ways in which the government
asks thrift to be observed, and to make
community plans.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-19
Religious Bill

Mr.. Tucker had unexpectedly come face
to face with Mr. Cutting from whom he
had frequently borrowed money
"Er--aw-what was the denomination
of the bill you loaned me" he asked
neryously.
"Episcopalian, ] guess" said Mr.. Cut
ting. "At any rate, it keeps Lent very
well Brattleboro Reformer.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-19
Commissioner OF Agriculture

Ninety-seven million rosy and COM
Portable people in this country pick out
three million men and say to the three
million men they have picked out: "You
90 into the jaws of death for us" Fight
ing Fourth Liberty bonds. Barre Saw
ings Bank & Trust Co
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-19

as YOU gwine ter let dat mewel do as
he pleasesf" asked Uncle Epbraim's WIFE,
"Wha's you will powerH'
"My will powers all right" he an
swered. you jest want ter come out
hvar an measure dis mewels wontpow'
eli. "-Nebraskan Farmer.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-19
Card Of Thanks.

I take this opportunity to thank my
friends for their kind words Of sym
pathy in my recent bereavement and
also the friends of my husband who gave
so generously in the amount received
from the Smith quarry.
Mrs. Francis w. Gauld
Ernnitnuilln
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-19

We wish to thank the neighbors and
friends for their kindness during the
sickness and death of Edith Marion East
man and for the flowers.
Earle Eastman and family,
Wallace Adams and family.
East Barre, VT.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-19
Card of Thanks.

We wish to express our heartfelt
thanks to the friends who so kindly as
sisted us during the illness and burial
of our dear one, also for the beautiful
floral tributes.
James Dawson,
Ernest Hathaway,
Mrs. Clarence Jones,
Mrs. w. e. Colvin,
Myron Dawson,
Mae d. Wallace,
Mrs. NJ. j. Hamel,
Mrs. G. L. Thompson,
Mrs. Matilda Hanson.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-19

Special Monday in Ladies Winter ooa' oui anu
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-19
Girls Coats

special lot of Girls Winter Coats. Some
of these we carried from last season, but
the prices mean big saving.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-19
Handkerchief, 6 for 25c

A special bargain lot of Children's School
handkerchief. Buy at least dozen at this
price of SC each, for Csc.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-19

This is an unusual bargain. Several pretty
patterns in the lot, 66 inches wide. Well
worth now $1.00 per yard.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-09-13
No Gas In Havre de Grace.

The residents of Havre de Grace
are loud in their complaints against
the Gas Company of that town, be-
cause of the inconvenience and dis
comfort caused by lack of gas for
domestic and industrial purposes.
Says the Ledger:
1--WE appreciate the fact that these
are war times, and everyone is more
or less inconvenenced, but we are
voicing the opinion of the whole
community when we say that there
is no excuse for the company to al
low it's supply of coal to become ex-
hausted, and thereby cut off the gas
from every household and business
place in the city, causing several
restaurants to close their places en-
tirely. Several times during the
past few weeks the gas supply has
failed and we would suggest that the
Mayor and City Council call the at
tention of the Public Service Com
mission to conditions here and see if
some relief cannot be given at once. I"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-09-13
Illustrated Lecture.

An illustrated lecture will be given
in the lecture room of James M. e.
Church, Rising Sun, on Friday eve
ming of this week for the benefit OF
the Red Cross.
''The Battle Fronts of Humanity"
or the Worldwide Work of the Red
Cross, is the title of the lecture
which will be beautifully illustrated
by large number of Underwood &
Underwood's choice views Of Red
Cross activities.
The pastor, Rev. H. E. Reed, has
arranged to give this lecture because
Of it's educational value, in order
that we may become more familiar
with the actual work of this great
organization in the world war, and
at the same time make a contri-
button to its finances which may be
used in its work of ministering to
our boys here and over there.
The Red Cross ladies' have de-
cided to ask adults to contribute 20
cents and children 10 cents to its
work.
The Lecture will begin at o'clock.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-09-13
Struck BY Train.

Albert G. Taylor, formerly of
Rising Sun, was struck and killed
by train near Downingtown, Pa,
on Thursday, Sept. 5. He had been
employed sweeping the tracks on a
high railroad bridge near Downing
town and as no one witnessed the
accident, it is supposed he stepped
from one track to avoid train, and
was struck by another that he failed
to see approaching. The body was
found three hours after the accident.
The deceased was a son of the
late Isaac R. and Lucy M. Taylor
and was born in this town. He was
in the 69th year of his age. His
widow and four children survive;
also two brothers and five sisters:
Geo. H., FIT. Leavenworth, Kas.;
Benjamin F., Baltimore; Mrs. Laura
E. Scott, Mrs. Kate Kirk, Mrs.
Hiram Breisch, Mrs. VIM. F. Giles
pie. of Rising Sun, and Mrs. John
Keen, of Chicago.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-09-13
WOODLAWN.

Mr.: and Mrs. Edward Ewing and
Mr.. John Carroll went to Camp
Meade, Sunday, to see Mr.. Harry
Carroll.
Mr.. R. B. Marshall and Robert
spent several days in Baltimore this
week.
Miss Ida Thompson is visiting
Mrs. Mary Gather at Charlestown.
Mr.. Chas. F. Bryde and son Eu-
gene, of Philada., spent the week.
end with his mother, Mrs. Arthur
Bryde.
Mr.. Randolph Jackson went to the
University of Maryland Hospital,
Baltimore, for an operation.
Mrs. John Trimble and friend, OF
Baltimore. spent Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs. H. G.. Barnes.
Mrs. Frank Hewitt and children,
of New York, have been recent
guests of Miss. Mary Rawlings.
The Girls Embroidery Club held
their annual picnic on the lawn of
Mrs. Clarence Cullen, Thursday, the
5th.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-09-13
N, CECIL COUNTY. Nd, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER I3, 1918
BEATEN AND ROBBED.
Havre de Grace Resident Robbed OF
Cash and Auto.

Havre de Grace Resident Robbed OF
Cash and Auto.
e. M. Pitcock, of Havre de Grace,
was beaten and robbed by soldier
and civilian on Wednesday night OF
last week while driving the men
through Cecil County.
The men appeared at Mr.. Pitcock s
garage Wednesday night and re-
quested a car and driver for an
automobile trip. Mr.. Pitcock start
ed and when near Bayview he was
struck over the head with bottle
and knocked unconscious. When he
came to the civilian thrust a pistol
in his face and he was ordered out
of the car. The soldier went through
his pockets while the civilian kept
him covered with the pistol. After
robbing Mr.. Pitcock of about $25
and his watch the men drover off
and Mr.. Pitcock walked five miles to
North East, where he notified the
authorities.
Chief of Police Fadeley notified
the police departments of the hold
up and Friday morning received a
telegram from Atlantic City stating
the men, who gave their names as
Arthur Johnson and Ernest Hous-
ton, the latter the soldier, had been
arrested there. The automobile was
also recovered.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-09-13

The Ninth District Farmers Club
was entertained by Mr.. and Mrs. A.
M. Spots, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 1918.
The meeting was called to order by
the president. These members
answering roll call:-Mr. and Mrs
]. E. Crothers, Mr.. and Mrs. H. L.
Kirk, Mr.. and Mrs. E. D. Kirk, Mr.
and Mrs. G. H. Morris, Mr.. and Mrs
w. F. Gibson, Mr. and Mrs. A. M.
SPOTS, Mr.. and Mrs. s. C. Smith, Mr
and Mrs. H. e. England, Mr.. and
Mrs. G. G. England, Mr. and Mrs. H.
R. Brown. Visitors, Mr.. and Mrs
D. B. Mcdowell.
Minutes of the previous meeting
were read and approved.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. B. Mcdowell were
added as new members.
The meeting was turned over to
the ladies with Mrs. H. E. England
presiding. Opened with all joining
singing America" after which sew
eral of the ladies read selections,
then singing of Battle Hymn of the
Republic.
Lunch being announced C. c.
England, s. G. Smith, and e. d.
Kirk were appointed committee on
premises.
On reconvening G. G. England re-
ported-5 work horses, 2 colts, two
and three-years-old; IL milk cows,
6 heifers, 3 bulls, stock hog, brood
sows, A shoats, ID small pigs, 200
chickens. Gas engine, thresher, en-
silage cutter. Hay and wheat in
mows. Lime ready for wheat, some
plowing done, 16 acres field corn,
sugar corn pulled. Handy Buick
truck. All machinery under cover.
General appearance neat and tidy.
Next meeting to be wheat" meet
ing, want to have a man from Md.
State College.
Club adjourned to meet Oct. 2,
with Mr.. and Mrs. H. e. England.
E. r. BROWN, Secy.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-09-13
Robert Mahan.

Robert Mahan, aged 92 years
died Sept. 6, at the home of his son
Frank Mahan in Trenton, N. j., from
general debility. He was. born in
the neighborhood of Oxford, and
was the son of of Thomas and Sarah
Mahan. For years he followed the
trade of a blacksmith.
The, following children survive:
Frank of Trenton; James of Little
Britain; William of West Chester
Mrs. Anna Frink and Mrs. Mary
Lennon of Wilmington; Mrs. Clara
Allison of Philadelphia. Thomas
Mahan Of Colora; Mrs. Elizabeth
Shaffer of Minneapolis, and Mrs.
Margaret McCreary of Collamer,
are brother and sisters.