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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-02
GARMENT FACTORY BURNS
Richford Plant II Destroyed by Blaze
Thought to Have Been Caused by
Electric Flatiron

Hichford, April S9.-The Richford Gar
ment company's factory was DESTROYED
by fire here tonight The blaze, breaking
out at $3.50 o'clock. is thought to have
been caused by an electric fatiron left
turned on. Despite a strong southwest
wind the fire was confined to the one
building by the efforts Of the firemen.
A big stock Of completed garments was
on hand ready for shipment and the plant
was heavily stocked. Forty people were
employed by the concern. the president
Of which Is w. b. Green. Insurance
will cover the loss
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-02

West Berlin, L. o. sherburne.
Weston, J. T.. Talbee.
West Fairlee, A. J. Dunlop.
White River q. II. Ssson.
williamsvllc, j. Hall.
Woodstock. Il. l.. M. Barnes.
Worcester. F. N. Engle.
windsor. w. T.. Douglas.
Wilder, e. 3. Hanscomb.
OTHER APPOINTMENTS.
F. NJ Fowler. superintendent Of Gun.
bingham Children's Home, Urbana, III.
to religious work in the army, H. c. Hoyt
L. Fuller. r. A. Burn, F. w. Smith and
A. w. Atwood. O.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-02
SERIOUS ACCIDENT
TO ST. JOHNSBURY Girl

S.. Johnsbury. April 2s-Elsie Bowman.
st. Johnsbury girl and academy
student. was struck by an automobile
on Main street tonight. the car passing
over her chest. She was picked up un-
conscious and. while no bones are broken.
her condition is considered serious The
car was driven by Edward Champoux Of
st. Johnsbury.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-02
Caught Crossing Bridge

Bellows Falls. April 3O.-Three railroad
detectives created a sensation this morn
ing on the B. & M. railroad bridge cross
ing the Connecticut river between Bellows
Falls and North Walpole. N. H.. by the
rounding up of about 80 who were cross
ing the bridge and on their way to work
in the mills. Crossing Is prohibited. yet
many cross because 1t affords short
cut. In order to establish identity time
cards were taken from several. Whether
f,nes will be imposed or simply warning
given has not yet developed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-02
THROWN INTO RIVER FROM
WILLIAMSBURG BRIDGE

New York. April 3O.--From the roadway
Of the big williamsburg bridge which
spans the East river between Manhattan
and Brooklyn. Joel B. Feslsr was cata-
pulled from, the front seat of an automo-
bile to-day when the machine skidded
and crashed into the guard rail. The body
plunged distance Of more than 125 feet
into ths river and disappeared.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-02
Arrested as a Deserter

Montpelier. April 3o-AdJt. Gen. H. T.
Johnson has received a report from the
Windsor chief of police that Jacob Bahr.
a resident of Windsor county when the
registration took place last year. has been
arrested for him In Claremont. N. H.. and
was placed in the jail at Windsor Monday
afternoon. He was arrested as a deserter
and was turned over to the local exemp-
ton board. II the regulations were car
ried out, Bahr went to Camp Devens Tues
day along with others from that county.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-02

Northfield; Miss Emily Dutton Proctor.
Proctor; the Rev. John B. Reardon, Barre I;
Mrs. Edward C. Smith. st. Adams; Mrs.
Robert r. Smith. White River junction /:
II. d. Walker, Brattleboro.
Governor Graham is unable to attend
the convention. and the State will be
represented by Lieutenant-G Governor Roger
W. Hulburd
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-02
BANKRUPTCY PETITIONS.

Rutland. April 25.-E. c. Scott of YER
rennes, a grocer, has filed a petition In
bankruptcy with Clerk +. s. Plat of
the United States court. He has liabili-
tie. Of S1,7I6 and assets Of $l,096.2s. OF
which SEQ is claimed exempt. The Bur-
Iinrton creditors include: II. N. Coon
Ice Cream company S3Ols; Vermont Fruit
company $751; r. L. Parker & Co. $2s:
n C. Taylor & Co. $l72.H: Wilson & Co.
soo no. A petition also has been filed by
DeImar A. Beckwith of st. Johnsbury,
q machinist, who claims to owe $7Ga so
and gives his assets as 500. with $3.50
claimed to DO exempt.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-02
''THE MASSES" JURY
FAILS TO AGREE

New York, April 2S.The jury which
heard governments conspiracy case
against Max Eastman, the editor; Merrill
Rogers. the business manager. and Arthur
Young and Floyd Dell contributors. of
the Masses was discharged by Judge
Augustus n. Hand in the federal court
yesterday after an unsuccessful. effo.t =
reach verdict. The deliberations of the
jury continued for forty-two hours. and 1t
was stated that it stood ten to two for
conviction.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-02
EARTHQUAKE SHOCK
IN CALIFORNIA

Ell Centre, Cal. April 30.-An earthquake
snock lasting thirty seconds was felt
here at 9;35 tonight. Doors and windows
ratified and residents fled to the open for
safety The damage is believed to have
been slight.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-02
ALL SHIP OFFICERS LOST

New York. April 26.-Capt. F. j. Butter
fed and all tho deck officers of the Amer
lean steamship Florence II. are now be.
lieved to have lost their lives whom that
ship was destroyed by an explosion April
II. while off the French coast. A list of
survivors received here to-day by cable
from tho American consul at Brest, does
not contain their names It In also shown
that only two OF the engine room officers
escaped uninjured. the others being report
cd as badly burned.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-02
NEARLY DOUBLED QUOTA
st. Albans Has Subscribed S287 900 Il
the Third Liberty Loan.

st. Adams. April 3o.-The total subscrip-
tons to the Liberty Loan in this city
are $267, 900. which makes st. Adams
$lls.5OO over its quota Of $14s,5OO. Through
the three banks Of the city. through
which these subscriptions were taken
out, and the Swanton Savings bank, a
total Of $3l3.S5O has been subscribed by
2,7O6 subscribers.
The meeting Of the Ladies' Aid society
Of the Bay Methodist Church. which was
to have been held this afternoon with
Mrs. w. B. Halbert. has been postponed
to Wednesday. May 8.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-02
PINNED BENEATH CAR
George Decker Of Georgia BADLY Cut
when Auto Oyerturned

George Decker OF Georgia Badly Cut
When Auto Overturned
st. Adams, April 30.-George Decker of
Georgia was brought to the Sherwood
sanitarium in this city late this afternoon
suffering from injuries received when an
auto in which he was riding with Mr..
Wakefield of Georgia overturned. The &C.
cident occurred a short distance this side
of Georgia Center as the men were going
home from this city. They turned out for
a team and went a little too near the ditch.
A party Of lnemen Of the Public Electric
company. In charge Of w. o. Blanchard,
coming from Milton on their truck saw
the car and went to the aid of the mon.
who were pinnerd beneath. An auto COM
Ing to st. Adams brought Decker here,
His head and right leg were badly cut
Mr. Wakefield was slightly bruised and
was able to drive the car home
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-02
ALIEN MAYOR SENT HOME.

Washington. April 26.-Frederick c.
Miller. mayor of Michigan City Ind.
who was arrested as an alien enemy
when he came here Tuesday to discuss
prospects of completing his naturalixa-
tton as an American citizen. was re-
leased Tonight and allowed to depart
for home.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-02
HOW TO ENLIST
Men Who Wish to Enter Service Mag
Apply to Postmaster

Montpelier. April 3o.-The adjutant-
generals office In the State House has
received notice relative to how men who
want to get into military service can pro-
coed and get to a recruiting station with
their expenses paid. The application Is
made through either a second. third and
fourth class postmaster. who will explain
to any persons outside the draft and with
in me ages of IS and 40 years The notice
also urges that there should be at least
so flag stations in the Albany. N. Y. dis
trict which has charge of the Vermont
territory. The flags on these postoffices
carry the wording Men Wanted for U.
s. Army"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-02
HELD FOR U. S. COURT
Meanwhile BrudneN and sulham VIII
60 to Industrial school

Montpelier April 30.-Clyde Brudnell
and Harold Sulharn, arrested on the charge
Of breaking into postofflce at Braintree.
have been taken before Commissioner II.
C. Shurtleff and given bail in the sum of
500 to appear before the United States
district court for trial. in Burlington. They
will be taken back to the industrial school
while they are awaiting their hearing.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-02
A DEPUTY COLLECTOR
Otis J. Gross Of st. Adams to BE Stat.
toned at Derby Line

81. Adams. April s0.--Otis J. Gross of
Barlow street has been appointed a deputy
collector and inspector of United States
customs and will be stationed at Derby
Line. He left for that rlace this after.
noon. Burke Flynn of Lincoln avenue has
been appointed a special deputy collector
and inspector and will be stationed in 81.
Adams.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-02
,SWANTON BOY IS
KILLED IN ACTION

Ottawa. Ont. April 2s.-The names Of
the following Americans appeared in to-
nights casualty list: Killed in action: A.
A. McCue. New York: F. B. Whitehead,
Swanton. Vt.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-02
FINED FOR FURNISHING
THE PRIVATE TRADE
Wholesale Liquor Salesman Taxed e2t
and Cost in Rutland Court

and Cost in Rutland Court
Rutland. April 30.-M. J. Kelleher, sales
man for Cook & Bernheimer of New York,
wholesale liquor dealers. was fined $25 and
costs of $6.06 by City Judge +. G. Swimmer
ton to-day for soliciting orders for liquor
from persons other than those holding
licenses to sell liquor In Vermont at re-
tail 1t had come to the notice of States
Attorney c. V. Poulin that some sales
men were furnishing whiskey in small
quantities. to some local citizens for pri-
vate consumption Mr.. Kelleher admit
ted one offense adding that the order was
solicited of him; he did not solicit it.
Cook & Bernheimer hold n fourth class
Vermont license authorizing them to sell
to licensees.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-02
REV. ARTHUR H. BRADFORD
RESIGNS PASTORATE
Has Been With Rutland ConErega rational
Church Five Years

Rutland. April S.-The Rev. DR.. Arthur
H. Bradford resigned to-day as pastor
Of the Congregational Church in this city,
having served since January /. 1913. when
he came from Springfield Mass. to sue
coed the Rev. William H. Spence who
went to Hinsdale. Ill. He will become
pastor Of the Central Congregational
Church at Providence, r. I.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-02
r1suEp WITHOUT LICENSE.

Brattleboro. April 29,-In municipal
court to-day Frank Kosoloski, who is
employed in the Fort Dummer cotton
mill, pleaded guilty to the charge of
fishing without a license and was fined
se5 and costs,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-02
POLLARD APPOINTED
Bellows Falls Man Made . Field Deputy
| Income Tax Collector

Income Tax Collector
Bellows Falls, April 30.-D. F.. Pollard,
formerly Of the dry goods firm Day.
Pollard Co.. and for some weeks con-
nected with the Office of Seth w. Jones,
collector of internal revenue for the
States Of Maine. New Hampshire and
Vermont at Portsmouth. N. H.. has been
made field deputy income tax collector
for Windham and Windsor counties in
Vermont and Cheshire county in New
Hampshire with headquarters In Bellows
Falls. His new duties will begin June /.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-02
DIED OF FINGER CUT
EIcod Poisoning Developed and Walter
c. Russell of Springfield suocumbed

Montpelier. April 2s.-The report of the
fatal accident 70 Walter C. Russell Of
Springfield has been received at the COM
missioner Of industries office. He was EN-
pIoyea by sae Fellows Gear Shaper COM
pnny Apri, u when he injured one thumb.
bruisingit slightly but blood poisoning de-
ye!oped from which he died the End
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-02

ynnp PRESS WANT ADS PAY BEST
The Holbrook news., 1918-07-12
Seven Amendments
 to be Voted On

With the close of Wednesday, July 3, the final day for the fil- ing of petitions in the office of secretary of state to initiate matters of legislation to be vot- ed on at the next election, it was made certain that the voters of Arizona, at the election in November, are to have the pri. vilege of casting their ballots for oragainstseven amendments, four of them constitutional and three statutory.
 No petition lacked sufficient names to place it on the ballot next November. One received nearly 16, 900 signatures and one nearly 13,000. Following are the question that are to be voted on:
 The workmen's compensation act, a constitutional amendment, petition contained 15, 588 names.
 The anti-Yaccination act. a statutory amendment, petition containing 7,313 names. Act to make it illegal to vaccinate any school child without the consent of parents.
 The capital punishment act, a statutory amendment, petition containing 7,552 names to make capital punishment a legal sen tence in first-degree murder convictions.
 The legislative redistricting act, a constitutional amendment, containing 12, 825 names.
 Three acts relative to the sale, leasing and management of state lands.
The Holbrook news., 1918-07-12
In the Superior Court

of the State of Arizona, in and for the county oi Navajo.
 Charles F. Roberts, Plaintiff, vs. Mrs. c. E Cleary, formerly Alma Ward, Humbolt Ward the unknown assigns, unknown heirs, unknown executors. unknown administrators and unknown successors in interest. defendants.
 Action brought in the Superior Court of the State of Arizona in and for the county of Navajo. and the complaint filed in said county of Navajo. in the office of the clerk of said superior court.
 In the name of the state of Arizona, to Hum bolt Ward, the unknown assigns, unknown heirs unknown executors, unknown administrators and unknown successors in interest, defendants greeting
 You are hereby summoned and required to ap- pear in action brought against you by the above named plaintiff in the superior court of the state of Arizona, in and for the county of Navajo, and answer the complaint therein filed with the clerk of this said court Holbroo, in said coun- ty. within twenty days after the service upon you of this summons, if served in this said county, in all other cases within thirty. days thereafter. the times above mentioned being exclusive of the day of service. or judgment by default will be taken against you.
 Given under my hand and the seal of the super for court of the state of Arizona. in and for the county of Navajo. this 18th day of July, 19ls
 (SeaD Lloyd c. HenninR,
 Jy 12-Au2 Clerk of said Superior Court.
The Holbrook news., 1918-07-12
Hon. Fred Sutter Visits
 HOlbrOOk and Vicinity

Hon. Fred Sutter, of Bisbee, spent several days this week in Navajo county interviewing the voters in the interest of his candidacy for the nomination as governor of Arizona.
 The News acknowledges a pleasant call from the gentleman and takes pleasure in recom- mending him to the consider ation of democratic voters in primaries. September 10th. His announcement appears Tn another column.
 MT. Sutter was raised on a farm in Nebraska, coming to Arizona from that state in 1903. For a time he worked in the mines at Jerome and at Bisbee, later beginning the practice of law in the latter town.
 MT. Sutter served as judge of the superior court in Cochise county and has represented that county in both branches of the state assembly. He is at pres ent a member of the senate, and during the two terms of office he has made a good record-one that he believes entities him to receive big vote in the demo- cratic primaries.
The Holbrook news., 1918-07-12
Stock Market Report

Kansas City Stock Yards. July 8th, 1918 = Good steers sold steady. also butcher cattle, and steckers and feeders, but com mon killing steers sold weak to lower. receipts 17OOO head. Hogs climbed a few more notches. top $17.10, receipts 12OOO. Sheep and lambs sold without change, spring lambs at $500, receipts $500.
 Beef Cattle
 Strictly prime steers are quot able around $18.00 or a little better. none of that kind have been offered during the last week. Best here today. $17.40. Wintered Kansas steers sold to killers at $16.5O to $16.9O, and were considered steady. Five cars of plain Montana steers weighing HOO lbs. sold at $12.75 and one car of good Montana cows brought $1O.75. Heavy calves $9 to $11. light veals to 25 lower. tops $15.50.
 Stockers and Feeders
 Stockers at $8.25 to SIS. .25; feeders $11 to $16.40.
 Sheep and Lambs
 Market unchanged, native spring lambs SIS; ewes, $8 to SIP; feeding lambs $15, breeding ewes. SIP to $16.
The Holbrook news., 1918-07-12
BISBEE WOMAN
 WINS $25 PRIZE
MRS. FRANK cREAsEY SENDS IN NEAR-WHEATLEsS BREAD
 RECIPE.
TRY THISON YOUR RANGE
POTATOES, OATMEAL FLOUR AND BARLEY FLOUR INGRE-
 DENTS.

Mrs. Frank Creasey of Bisbee was awarded the prize of $25 offered by member of the food administration staff for Arizona for the best near Wheatless recipe for yeast bread
 The prize recipe is as follows:
 YEAST: Boil one large potato till very soft; strain off the water and keep it hot. Mash potato very fine. Into this put one teaspoonful of salt and one teaspoonful of sugar; beat well. On top of this mixture put one big handful of dry flour, then pour on this the hot potato water; beat this well until it is like hot cake bat ter; set away to cool. When luke warm, add one yeast cake (preferably Yeast Foam) which has been soaked In warm water Stir well and put in a warm place to rise.
 INGREDIENTS: 1 quart mashed potatoes, cups oatmeal flour, quart barley flour, cup wheat flour, tea spoonful sugar, tablespoonful salt, l teaspoonful Cottolene.
 METHOD: Start your bread at night by placing the above ingredi- entS In large mixing pan. BodI Weu six large potatoes; mash very fine. Save potato water and when cool pour on the warm mashed potatoes and mix well. Pour yeast mixture into mixing pan, stir well; add mashed po- tatoes; mix thoroughly by beating three minutes. Do not make this sponge any thicker than cake batter. Set away to rise. In the morning knead this up with one quart of wheat flour and one quart of oatmeal flour mixed dry. Knead stiff until the dough does not stick to board or hands. Grease the top and set away to rise. When 1t has risen to top of pan, knead down again. Mould into Ioaves. Allow to rise again and bake In moderate oven at least one hour. This makes seven large loaves,
The Holbrook news., 1918-07-12
SUMMARY ACTION TAKEN TO STOP SUGAR LEAKAGE ACROSS
 LINE TO MEXICO

Acting under instructions from the federal food administrator for Ari- zona, county food administrators and their deputies located on the Mexican border are taking steps to prevent the exportation of sugar into Mexico.
 Heretofore customs officials have allowed the exportation of sugar int five pound lots. The United States Food Administration has now abro- gated this rule by directing the fed eral food administrator for Arizona to prevent this practice.
 Large quantities of sugar are said to have been purchased at 10 cents a pound on American soil to be carried across the border and disposed of at from IT to 25 cents a pound.
The Holbrook news., 1918-07-12

Joe E. Lopez, formerly fore man in the News printing plant, writes his family from Sar Diego that he is delighted with his surroundings in the navy training station in that city. He finds his duties very pleasant and enjoys the life more each day. MT. Lopez enlisted in the navy about a month ago.
 During the week several good rains have fallen in this section and the indications are that July will be a record breaker in the amount of precipitation. The rains have put the stock ranges in fine condition and they have also been of great benefit to farmers who are growing crops without irrigation.
 Howel Jones, general land commissioner of the Santa Fe railroad came in from Topeka. Kansas, Thursday, and spent the day here and in WinsIow, incidentally keeping an eye on the oil situation in which his  company is yitally, If not indi- rectly interested.
 For anything in the Hard ware line see Wetzler's. If.
 H. R. Stone, a mining man from Yucca. Arizona, is here looking over the Holbrook oil field in the interest of eastern parties who are associated with him in mining in MohaYe coun- ty.
 G. A. Kuehme. mining man of Mohave county, has been look ing over the oil land holdings of the Adamana Oil company with a view of becoming financially interested in the company.
 A stated communication of Chalcedony lodge of Masons will be held in the Masonic temple in next Saturday night 1t 8 o'clock. Visiting members of the lodge are always well come.
 Attorney J. E. Crosby attend .d a meeting of the Republican State Central committee in Douglas early this week.
 A. J. MauIdin, of East Las 1evas, N. M.. spent Thursday n Holbrook looking over the oil ituatiOn.
 s. W. Jaques, wealthy wool ,rower of Lakeside, was a busi- Iess visitor to Holbrook Thurs aV.
The Holbrook news., 1918-07-12
For Sheriff

At the earnest solicitation of many friends, and their persistent requests for me to become candidate for sheriff this fall, have deceided to do so, and I hereby announce my candidacy on the republican ticket for the office of sheriff of Navajo county. desire to take this portunity to thank the many good people who have supported and assisted me in the administration of my duties during the past two years.
 R. L. NEWMAN
The Holbrook news., 1918-07-12
Why the Kaiser Sprung
 the Present War.

ELS. Gaddis, who is Tn Holbrook in the interest of the new Ari- zona Deaconess Hospital, will speak at the Methodist church Sunday evening at eight o'clock. His address will include an answer as to why the kaiser sprung the present world war. :"
 Arizona is nearly 50 per cent short in adequate hospital fa- cilities for her civilian popu- lation. When the Hun wrecks begin to come home we should be ready to offer any service needed. The Arizona Deaeoness Hospital will relieve this short age considerably.
The Holbrook news., 1918-07-12
S1OO Reward. S1OO

The readers of this paper will be pleased to learn that there is at least one dreaded disease that science has been able to cure in all its stages and that is catarrh. Catarrh being greatly influenced by constitutional conditions requires constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh Medicine is taken internally and faces of the System thereby destroying the foundation of the disease, giving the patient strength by building up the con- work. The proprietors have so much faith in the curative powers of Halls Catarrh Medicine that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that it fails to cure. Send for list of testimonials.
 Address F. J. CHENEY & CO.,. Toledo, Ohio. Sold by all Druggist, 75c.
The Holbrook news., 1918-07-12
Cause of Despondency

Dependency is often caused by indigestion and constipation, and quickly disappears when Chamberlain's Tablets are ta- ken. These tablets strengthen the digestion and move the bowels. Adv.
The Holbrook news., 1918-07-12
For Sheriff

1 hereby announce myself as candi- date for the nomination of sheriff of Navajo County, subject to the action of the democratic party at the primary election September 10, 1918.
 F. M. DUNHAM
The Holbrook news., 1918-07-12
JULY SUGAR ALLOTMENT.

The sugar division of the Food Ad- ministration has allotted 7O2O0O pounds of sugar for July for the state of Arizona. This allowance is far be- low expectations, and the supply will but barely suffice if the most rigid economy is practiced.