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Baxter Springs news., 1918-11-01

Mrs. A. Cannon and family visited
with relatives in Carl Junction Mon
day.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-11-01

An additional call was received to-
day, urging that workmen 30 to the
assistance of Meredith Son & Co., OF
Eldorado, Kan, where $50 men are
needed to cover oil pipelines. The
wage is $4 for q 9-hour day.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-11-01

j. S. Grant and J. l.. Williams, of
Joplin, were business visitors here
Monday.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-11-01

There is a call for molders at $5.55
per 81 hour day on war work at
Atchison, Kas.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-11-01

There is a shipment of men on Fri
day of this week to Nitro, W. Va, on
Saturday to Nashville, Tenn, on Tues
day of next week to Mussel Shoals
Ala, and on Wednesday of next week
to Camp Meade.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-11-01

Wanted to Buy-Fresh milch COWS
or cows that will be fresh soon. Alva
Gaines.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-11-01

Amis Freeman, of Joplin, was at
tending to business matters here
Monday.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-11-01

R. E. Rosenstein has returned home
from a short business trip to St.
Louis.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-11-01

E. J. Pratt Of Webb City, was a
business visitor here Monday.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-11-01

Sherman Phillips visited with
friends and relatives in Galena Wed.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-11-01

First Published in Baxter Springs
News, Nov. l, 1879
Baxter Springs news., 1918-11-01

Mrs. ]. L. Bymum visited with rela-
tives in Joplin Wednesday.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-11-01

The Lehman Lead and Zinc Com
pany is making preparations to Oper'
ate the Quapaw mill at Commerce. A
compressor and other machinery is
being taken from the Miami mill, neal
the Quapaw, to the shaft lately sunE
north of the Quapaw mill about {
quarter of a mile and a tram is to b'
built to the mill to carry the output
to the plant.
A splendid run of deep ore has
been discovered in the shaft and
drift that is being cut from it is show
ing excellent stuff. The mill will b
in operation as soon as the necessary
equipment is installed and the tran
built.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-11-01

One of the curiOsities Of the field
is to be seen on the north side OF
Main street in the city of Picher
where the Eagle-Picher Lead COM
pany is building a pond on the big
sand pile.
A portable electric plant is mount
ed on a truck and.is operating a drag
that builds the dam faster than many
teams could do it with the help Of two
boys.
The drag is operated with a trolly
and makes hundreds Of trips a day
and the big pond will soon be finished
with the minimum in man power.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-11-01

Russell Barnes was a Joplin visitor
Tuesday night.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-11-01
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF
CHEROKEE COUNTY, KANSAS,
SITTING AT GALENA.
Plaintiff,
]. H. Magill,

VS..
w. W. Wakeman, G. M. Wakeman,
Joe G. Lightner, w. S. Sanders, ].
+. Mackey, C. H. Allen and Adam
Scott, partners doing business as
the Quaker Valley Mining Com
pany, Defendants
Baxter Springs news., 1918-11-01

Several operators Of the Oklahoma
Kansas field claim that II Is very nee
essary that power shovels be intro
duced in the mines to assist In getting
out the dirt as the man power Of the
district is sadly inadequate.
OF late 1t is almost impossible to
get spade hands, as the great demand
for shovelers has made many Of the
men tickle and they will stay nowhere
any length of time, going from one
place to another Us the higher bids are
made.
Electric and air shovels are being
tried out, as are drags and other
equipment which look like they might
get the dirt out with greater or less
degrees of success.
Never has conditions been so good
for the shovelers as now. Boards are
furnished to shovel from and bruno
man is supplied for every shoveler in
many of the mines. The pay is enor-
nous when compared with that Of al
most any other kind of labor but still
there are not one-fifth Of the men in
the work that could be used.
The Picher Mining Exchange will
not operate for the present on account
of the epidemic Of influenza, in fact
it is not thought that there will be a
meeting until after the first Of the
year.
There is great enthusiasm in the
ranks of the Mining Exchange and it
is believed by the members that the
organization will stimulate prices and
conditions in the mining field.
]. Burt Davis, vice president and
superintendent Of the E. P. Summers
Flotation Company, was elected vice
president Of the Tri-State Mining Ex-
change at a recent meeting.
Colonel John A. Clark, the "Billion
Dollar Field picturesque character
radiates optimism from the secre-
tary's desk at the Exchange.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-21

Mrs. Kate Hall says: Il have kept
house is years. am the mother OF
four children. and / would not keep
house without HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea" Wise woman. why?
Drives away sickness. brings health
and happiness to the whole family.
g. w. Wilcox. Druggist.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-21

Miss lsadore Wellington, 7th grade
teacher in the city schools, resumed
her work Monday morning, after
spending a week at her home i'm VOL
sey on account of illness.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-21

ID. II. Smith departed Monday even-
ing for Houston, Texas for a brief
visit with his sol Harry, VINO IS com
pleting his training as a flyer at the
Ellington Aviation Field.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-21

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Dolliver and two
daughters of Mondamin township de-
parted Tuesday for Des Moines, Ia.
for a months visit among relatives.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-21

A box social and program will be
held at the Golden Shield schoolhouse,
Friday, February 22nd. The proceeds
will be given to the Red Cross. Every
body cordially invited.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-21

C.. +. Schriver returned last week
from a two months vacation spent in
Los Angeles. His mother, Mrs. l.. A.
Schriver and Mrs. Glen Richardson
and daughters, also Mr.. and Mrs. S. A.
Palmer, who have all spent the winter
in California expect to return home
about March LIST.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-21

Leland ostrander came up from
Huron and spent Sunday with Miller
friends. He is spending the winter
In Huron. where he is taking a course
in telegraphy. His sister Naomi is
also spending the winter in Huron as
a student in the high school.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-21

Mr.. and Mrs, C. It. Collier, former
residents of this city, who have con
Quoted a restaurant at Holabird for
some time have moved to Harold TO
make their home.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-21

Ira Johnson, who is attending the
State College at Brookings spent a
short vacation last week at the home
of his parents Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. John
son of Greenleaf township.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-21

The Miller-Pierre basket ball game
at the local gymnasium Friday even
ing draw out a fair sized crowd of
spectators. The Miller boys won their
first game of the season by defeating
the visitors 81 to 16
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-21

Zee Heights Review-Norman Siv.
ertsen returned Saturday, from a visit
with his brother Fred at Fort Riley.
Kansas. Fred was in the hospital
with an attack of munps, but is now
recovered and on duty again.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-21

washington Times-Mr. and Mrs. w.
A. Topp are the happy parents OF a
baby son, born to them Wednesday
morning. The little fellow has been
christened Melvin Charles which
ought to insure his future greatness.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-21

Mrs. e. J. Nelson returned last week
from Scott City, Kansas, where she
spent two months visiting at the hons
of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. M.
Blackmer.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-21

Judge Pusey returned last week
from Omaha where he spent several
days in a hospital taking treatment.
He is gradually improving ne reports.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-21

G. Nj. Waters returned Tuesday
from a weeks business visit to Chica-
go and Washington.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-21

The CITIZENS STATE BANK viii,
help you. Absolutely safe. Deposits
GUARANTEED. iStf
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-21

Mrs. Emma VanGorp, who recently
completed her business course. has
accepted a position as stenographer in
the office of Atty. C. M. Carroll.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-21

All your grain and stock check:
cashed and your deposits guaranteed
at Citizens State Bank. II
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-21

Quality goods-Goodyear castings,
Monarch Ranges, Masury paint, and
Keen Kutter tools and cutlery.
Scofeld's.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-21

1.-THE Public be Damned" at thu
Scenic Thursday and Friday. Feby
IA and Is. Admission 10c, and zoe.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-21

We have people in our own town
who have seen the Flame of the
Yukon" twice and want to see IL again
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-21

Mr.. and Mrs. +. M. Brown have NOV
ed into the X. w. Barnes residence,
corner of Hand and End SITS.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-21

Clifford Smith, who is working at
the Dexter's store in Huron, spent the
week end here visiting relatives.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-21

Anker-Holth cream separator for
sale at The Miller Creamery.
r. Anderson.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-21

Masury's paints, give them a trial
Scofeld's.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-21

You can stop that bark with White
Pine and Spruce Balsom. Trial size
25c at Wilcox Drug Store.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-21

Atty. Harlan Bushfie.d was a BUSH
ness visitor in Minneapolis over the
week end.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-21

Monarch ranges. the best in the
world-Scofield's.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-21

Read Greeves Bros advertisement
of canned goods. Greeves Bros.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-21

Feed Pratt's Poultry Regulator and
get twice as many eggs.
G. w. Wilcox. Druggist.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-21

See Botsford Lumber Co. adv. in
this paper.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-21

A complete line of harness supplies
Scofield's.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-21

Percheron and Belgium Stations
for sale. p. j.. Weir.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-21

E. ID. Leyson returned Saturday
from a weeks visit at Minneapolis.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-21

The largest stock of window glass
in Hand county. Scofield's.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-21

List your farms for rent or sale with
p. J. Weir.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-21
THE MILLER PRESS


G. w. Ice, of Huron. was a business
visitor in Miller Tuesday.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-05-15
GOULD5BORO,
May 1S.

c. l.. Tracy is employed in South
Gouldsboro.
F. t. Wood has begun his seasons saw
ing of slaves.
Irving Macdonald has received his ap-
pointment as postmaster.
Miss Minnie Handy, who has been en-
ployed at Otter Greek, is home.
Harold Young, who has been home on a
furIough, returned to New York last Tues
day.
George BauIier of Boston arrived Mon
day to remain at the home of Mrs. P. ii.
Squirting.
Mrs. Ellle Campbell of Ellsworth was in
town Sunday en- route for Cores, to visit
her son Lynn.
Earle Squirting. after few days with
his mother, Mrs. Levretts Squirting, has
returned TO South Portland.
Gardiner Young has gone to Carbon,
where be will be employed on farm,
having enlisted in that work.
Mrs. Sarah Joy and Lizzie Toss vent ia
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-05-15
is OVER A CENTURY OLD
dred and First birthday and 10
Glad to Be Alive.

Wilmington, Dei.-"Tt Is good TO be
one hundred and one years Young on
beautiful day like this" was the dec
laration Of John Roberts, who recent
ly celebrated the anniversary Of his
birth. At his home at No. SOC Bay
ard avenue he answered the doorbeli
himself and gave hearty handshake
TO his visitors. indicating his vigor de-
spite his great age. He Is red-cheeked
and his head is covered with thick
silvery hair. His eyes are clear and
bright and he takes a long walk every
day for exercise.
Roberts is of English and Welsh de-
scent and distant relative of the
famous British soldier. Lord Roberts.
He was born in Peach Bottom. Ian
caster county. Pennsylvania, March 2,
1917. He fought through the Civil
war and takes II keen interest In the
progress Of the American army In the
present war He has three living
daughters. % grandchildren. 80 living
Observation-Disclosures and three living
Observation-Disclosures
He declared he expected TO live sew
eral years more.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-05-15

been made to increase The taeili,,..
plant. " The
Mrs. venia Hodgklas lett Mona.
to spend the season at Sorrento So 'as
joined there by her daughter. NJ vas
Whiteomh, and Little son David !, - =. y
cuse' \. X, fer few weeks. 's'a'
Southwest Harbor, by selling n. H..
Of liberty bonds, has earned ana rao ss0'a
the honor flag. This town has rs.na ..,ea
nobly to all calls, but this time ips,as 1eu
her quota over % per cent. above ~ go !,
lotment, 1880. a.
Rev. MIR. oieson OF The BANJO, II.
nary commenced his passionate At ~ ~ III
gregational church Sunday. wins y
exception OF May 10, when Rev =
Cousins will occupy the pulpit, h, -,
continue the supply until he CONES w,.a
his wife TO make his home in the n.,.a.
age at the close of the seminary wear
90 STRAY
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-05-15
COUNTY NEWS
FRANKLrN.

AAAftAsRAt4Ns
Miss Margaret Koch spent last week in
wstervilie.
Mrs. +. L. Swan was business visitor
10 Ellsworth Tuesday.
Boyd A. Blsisdell has had water pipes
laid from nearby spring to his home.
Mise Helen Bragdon was home from
Maine Central Institute, Piitstield, re-
Gently.
Judge C. c. RIaisdell, wife and little
son OF Newport, were Weekend guests OF
William Il. Bragdon spd wife.
Miss Stella Dyer has resigned as teacher
at Beechland to keep house for her brother
whose wife died few weeks ago.
Franklin went loyalty "over the top"
on the third liberty loan Investment, and
service flag flies over the postoffice.
Mrs. clyde Robertson and children, OF
North sullivan, are spending few days
with her mother, Mrs. Carrie Brsgdop.
Potted plants and good music aided ~
the observance of Mothers day at the
Methodist church. The pastors OF both
churches gave their hearers inspiring SER
mons.
The Hoover luncheon, Tuesday in the
Baptist yestry was gratifying success
socially and financially. The room VAS
tRs,eiolly decorated with the national
eolors and sman tables we're attractive
with dainty menu cards. Aliases Katharine
Bunker and Edna Donncil, with Mrs.
Leigh Graves, atiired ia white, we're
efficient Mattresses, while Mrs. Helen
Goraon, Mrs. Julia Btagdon and Mrs.
Ella BisisdeIl, 'n Red Cross COSTUME
were the prompt servers OF the various
conservation yian4s.
May 10, b.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-05-15
COUNTY NEWS
DEER ISLE.

Capt. Samuel Haskell is at home, after
spending the winter with relatives in
Salem, Mass.
Mrs. A. J.. Beck OF washburn, with
her little son, is the guest OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred w. Beck.
NJ. d. Joyce attended the grand lodge
of Masons in Portland last week, as
delegate from Marine lodge.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Gross nave been
called to Frankfort by the illness of their
little granddaughter, Lorraine Webb
Gross.
Allan Smith, who is engineer on an
ocean-going steamship, is at home for
q few days visit with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. B. C. Smith.
The whole community is saddened by
the death of Charlie Luikin, which oc-
CURED at his home Thursday, Mayo he
had been i'll of tonsilitis for two weeks or
more, but it was thought he was improv-
ing slowly, and Was considered out OF
danger, when his condition took a sudden
change for the worse. His loss will be felt
as personal one to many outside his ow n
home, Tor ne was young man who, by
his sunny disposition aad manly deport-
ment, had won many friends. His bright
smile and CHEEKY greeting will be ably
missed on the street and IN the postofiice,
where, at times, he had assisted his mother
in her duties as postmistress. In the high
school, where he was a junior, his loss
will be keenly felt by pupils and teachers
alike. His love for and mis- active part III
manly sports, and his earnestuess as a
student won him the love and admiration
of both. The funeral At the house Sunday
afternoon was largely attended, and the
profusion OF flowers bore mute testimony
to tine love and esteem of host of friends,
The sympathy of the entire community
goes out to the heart broken mother and
sister.
May ID. ).
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-05-15
May ID.
CRANBERRY ISLES.

IMAM DE<hhi ISLES.
Mrs. Cora Richardson is in Bar ..Harbor
for two weeks.
Mrs. Alice Clesves was a recent guest
Of Mrs. ). B. Hamor.
Mrs. kena Bunker spent last week at
Seal Hsroor and Bar Harb Dor.
Win Harding and son were weekend
guests OF Mrs. Dellie Harding.
Mrs. Minnie Stanley will spend the
summer with her husband on Greetings
island.
Mrs. Nettie Stanley took an auto trip
to Bangor Sunday, returning nome
Tuesday.
Mrs. Luella Stanley has gone to Pitts
field, where she has employment for the
summer.
Enoch Stanley, Alva Bunker and Clifford
Stanley, who have been quite i'll of
mumps, are improving.
Fred Steele and daughter, Mrs. Lula Gott,
will leave for Portland this week. Mr..
Steele is going TO Florida and Mrs. Gott
will remain in Portland.
! May 10. ROONEY.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-05-15
THE LITTLE LAD

BY Agnes Lee Of the vlcilantea
To me it's always the little lad
Afraid to speak his name
But he was one OF the first to go.
When his heart received the flame.
He used to steal from the shadowy
room,
And over the lighted stair,
II dismal tales were being told.
But he won the Croix de Guerre.
He clutched my hand when the thun-
der broke
He paled at the lightning's glance
But he met the Teutons face to fsca
And fell with the sons OF France
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-05-15

a woman's military band which can
be used TO replace some of the numer-
GUS military bands which have gone to
the front, Is being organized In New
York. The band will play at recruit
ing rallies and for other patriotic OBJ
tects. Miss Annabelle Boyer. the
young lady shown in the photograph.
has been selected as drum major Of
the new organization She is already
very proficient In the twirllng OF the
baton.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-05-15
W EST HANCOCK.

David Farnsworth is i'll OF measles.
Mrs. Estella shaw of Ellsworth is
spending few days with relatives here.
Harry, little SON of M. and Mrs. Ches-
ter Lounder, is seriously i'll OF pneumonia,
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Bennett of Ellis
worth were weekend guests OF Mrs. A. E.
Tracy.
F. E. Miliiken has purchased the Butler
farm. Thomas Graves will occupy the
house.
May -. NJ. NJ. NJ.
NORTH BROOKLIN.
Mrs. A. NJ. Goodell is i'll of pneumonia.
Mrs. Dora Carter of Bar Harbor is Wis
ting here.
Russell Gray and wife have moved TO
Marlboro Depot, n. II.
George Lofford, engineer at A. A.
GoOdell's mill, WIS severely scalded
Thursday. Re was taken to Bangor in a
serious condition.
May 10. c.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-05-15
SULLIVAN HARRnR

Charles p. Simpson has RESUME. -.
work at Seal Harbor. '''
William Lord ana wife have return.,
home from Aver, Mass.
Phillips Eaton visited his aunt, Mrs n
A. stimson, over Sunday.
Mrs. Leroy Tracy rs guest Of A..
Stanley Gordon in lamoine.
Mrs. &. A. stimson returned HON. t,o-,
Cambridge, Mass, last week.
Miss Hattie Conners is substitu,ins a,
clerk ia the pcstoflice this week.
Mrs. William III. Seavy returne. =,
Portland Friday, after ~eek IN town
May f3
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-05-15
SOUTHWEST HARBoR.
May 10,

Hodgkins & Fiske of Bangor have deeld
ed not to run branch store here this
season.
A May bali given Friday evening by the
odd Fellows and Rebekshs proved very
enjossble. Wescott's orchestra furnished
music.
Mrs. John Ralph and daughter Leona
have returned home, after the winter in
another state, where Dir. Ralph Is en-
ployed.
The canning factory opened for the
season to-day. Extensive repairs baye
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-05-15
CUT THIS OUTFITS WORTH Moss,

DON'T MISS THIS. Cat out this slip, en-
close with sc and mail it TO Foley 4 Co.,
1sss Sheffield Ave, Chicago, M, writing
your name and address clearly. You will
receive in return trial package contai ming
Foiey's Honey and Tar Compound, for
for pain in sides and back, rheumatism,
backaehe, kidney and bladder ailments;
and Foley Cathartic Tablets, n wholesome,
and thoroughly cleansing cathartic for con-
stipation, biiiousness, headache and slug
gish bowels.-Moore's Drug Store.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-05-15

Gertrude strutted about like a pea.
cock with her aunts hat and veil on.
Billy, her cousin. poked fun at her.
"Oh, take Off the veil. they're only
for ladies'" he said. Gertrude lost no
time in saying: 'Well, I'm the begin
ming of lady, amt IL
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-05-15

Everyone who enjoys nature thinks
that the principal thing TO the tree f.
the fruit. but 10 point OF fact the prin.
eipnl thing TO II is the seed Herein
Hes the difference between them tha,
create and them thSt enjoy.-Nle,1.
sche.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-05-15
Conscience.

A very strong feeling makes to Il.
self conscience Of It's own-has i,s
own piety; just ms much as the feeling
Of the son towards the mother. which
will sometimes survive amid the worst
fumes of depravity.-Exchange.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-05-15

Winter Hsrbor Sunday. Mrs. Joy will
visit with her daughter, Mrs. Elisha Bick-
ford.
NAV h. &
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-01-16
NAVY TAXES OYER
E. =. STEAMERS
Cost Nearly 100000 Each and Have
Been Idle Nearly Three
Years

New London, Conn, Jan. l6--The navy
department has taken over the Central
Vermont passenger and freight steamers
Narraganset and Manhattan, which have
been locked at the Central Vermont
wharf for about three years The govern
ment has been negotiating with the Cen.
trail Vermont Railway company for sew
eral days and the actual transfer took
place AT Ii O'Clock Monday morning,
The steamers. which cost nearly ST.
100000 each, were taken over by 1t
Com. Harold $. Vanderbilt, in charge of
the state pier in this city.
The exact Use TO which the steamers
win be put will not be divulged. II is
said, however, that the government in
tends to use the boats for barracks for
the time being, at least, and guard has
been thrown around the vessels to pre-.
vent any attempt TO damage them.