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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-09-03
TALK OF THE TOWN

Mothers, read Shea's shoe adv.--adv
Ladies of Clan Gordon are hereby noti-
fed that an assessment is due before
Sept. 20 and may be paid at the meeting
Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 7'l5 p. m.
Miss Ida Moruzzi Of Division street
left the city yesterday afternoon for
Stowe, where she has been engaged to
teach in the Stowe schools during the
coming year
Sidney oliver, who has been visiting
at the home Of his brother, W. j. OH.
yer of Church street, during the past
week, returned last evening TO New York
City, where he is employed as the head
of the estimating department at the
main Office of the Western Union Tele-
graph company.
Mrs. Lydia H. Mills, who resides on
the Montpelier road, was brought to the
hospital Sunday morning to be treated
for injuries received when she was struck
by an electric car near her home Sat,
urday evening Mrs. Mills is deaf and
that infrmity is known by most of the
trolley employees. However, the motor
man running sae car Saturday evening
was not acquainted with Mrs Mills and
when he saw her approaching the track
he changed his bell vigorously, all to no
avail, Then he tried to bring the car
to halt but soon saw that he would not
be able TO do so in time to avoid run
ming down the woman. Then he decided
on a bold move to drive his vehicle past
by putting on full power. This he sue
oeeded in doing, the car striking Mrs.
Mills merely brushing blow and knock
ing her down. She was carried to her
home, where it was found, on exam.
nation by a physician, that no bones
were broken although she was consider
ably bruised. Sunday morning Arthur
D. Young brought her to the hospital
in his automobile Mrs Mills is the
mother OF Mrs. L. R. Hutchinson of Wei
linqton street.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-09-03
TALK OF THE TOWN

Carl Anderson and John Wildgoose,
employed in New Haven, Conn, are in
Barre for visit of few days,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Calcagni of Foss
street have gone to New Britain, Conn,
where they are visiting relatives.
Miss Yvonne Bilodeau Of Manchester,
NJ H., is spending week with friends
and relatives in this city and in Granite
vile.
This is the winter to conserve coal and
save servant trouble by letting us take
care of you at Hotel Barre. J-V. Row
en-, manager.
Dean Aver of Springfield, Mass, for
mer resident of Barre, has arrived in the
city to join Mrs. Aver, who is spending
the summer at the home of Charles
Aver.
Frank C. Turner Of South Main street
has gone to Hartford, Conn. TO visit his
son and daughter While absent he will
attend the grand circuit races at Charter
Oak park.
Raymond Pierce and Bert Humphrey,
who have been enjoying an outing at
Lake Morey, returned to Barre to-day,
and the former has resumed his duties
with the NJ. & B, L. & P. Co.
William A. Mcleod of the Montpelier
road, who with Alex. G. Walker Of Grant
avenue has been passing fortnight at
Old Orchard, Me-, resumed his duties in
the Quarry Savings bank to-day.
There will be a regular meeting of
Barre council, 40l, X. of c., on Wednes-
day, Sept, 4, at 1880 p. m. A large at
tendance is desired, as business of inn
portance is to be considered. John Har.
tigan, G. X.
c. A. Caron and son, Russell Of Beck
ley court returned to the city this fore
noon by automobile from Taunton,
Mass, where they have been visiting
during the past several days. Mrs Caron,
who accompanied them to Taunton, is
making an extended visit there.
John Booth of Hill street, manager If
the Martinson Estate Granite company,
and John Corskie of fremont street re-
turned to the city last evening from
Highgate Springs, where they have been
spending the past few days camping
with a large number of other Barre peo-
pie at Missisquoi bay.
Abutting property owners at North
| Barre are watching with interest the
progress which the street department is
J making on the cement walk on the east
side of the highway. Already it has been
extended southwark as far as the J. D.
0ssola residence, and the work will be
rushed forward to completion. CURLING
for the walk was laid when the cement
street was built
His persistence in determination to
serve in the great war rewarded, Frank
Maino, formerly barber in Miers' down
town shop, is now private at Camp
Devens. Private Maino wired local
friends this morning that he had passed
the final physical test preparatory to his
assignment. He first attempted to enlist
while in Barre several months ago. He
was rejected for minor physical defect.
Later he enlisted with the mechanics in
Burlington, but again he was given an
honorable discharge. In New York he
made his third attempt and failed by
narrow margin. Returning to Barre last
week, he made preparations for his
fourth attempt, and on that occasion his
efforts were crowned with success.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-09-03
TALK OF THE TOWN

Ella Hall in (which Womani" Bijou
tomorrow adv
Chief Petty Officer Louis Tomasi, who
is stationed in Boston, is passing fur
Tough in the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. j. d.
Sanguinetti Of North Main street.
Leonard Thomson, who has been pass
ing the past few days with friends in
the city. returned last evening to
Springfield, where he is employed in a
munition plant.
Alexander Rennie, who has been visit.
ing at the home Of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Alexander Rennie, ST. of South
Main street during the past few days,
returned last evening to Claremont, n.
H., where he is employed at the plant of
the Sullivan Machine company. Three
other Barre young men, Alfred 0'Cornell,
Robert Christie and George Spence, who
have also been spending few days at
their respective homes in the city, re-
turned to Claremont last evening.
The martial music In the atmosphere
coupled with the vigorous onslaught of
numerous flies proved to be too much for
a horse, belonging to George Earle Of
South Barre, to resist early yesterday
afternoon Mr.. Earle, accompanied by
members of his family, drove to this city
around noon-time in order to be present
to witness the doings Of the day, and
upon their arrival in the city tethered
the animal near the blacksmith shop on
Summer street. After leaving the an
imal, as he supposed, securely fastened
to post in that vicinity, Mr.. Earle went
to the front of Hotel Barre, where mem
bers of the mechanical detachment from
the University Of Vermont were prepar-
ing to go to Caledonia park to fill their
scheduled entertainment of the after.
moons program. The horse, annoyed by
the numerous flies, broke away from
the halter and after rounding the corner
Of Keith avenue started up Washington
street. The presence of the numerous
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-09-03
TALK OF THE TOWN

A party consisting of Frank Sassi, Da-
vid Mcdonald, Karl Sawyer, David Gil
bertson and George earle has been pass
ing few days in camp at Highgate
Springs.
George E. Bond of East street, who
attended the retailers convention in Chi
cago, returned Saturday night from a
more extended trip through the middle
West.
Fred Caron, who has been visiting at
the homes of his brother, G. A. Csron of
Beckley court, during the past two
weeks, returned Saturday evening to his
home in Taunton, Mass.
The Misses Beulah and Nella Tillotson,
who for several days have been visiting
relatives and friends in and about Barre,
Shady Rill neighborhood in Middlesex.
Harry Quinlan arrived in the city last
evening from Springfield, where he is
employed in munition plant, to spend
a short visit Of few days at the home
of Mrs. Quinlan of South Main street.
The Misses Frances Nelson of Mer.
chant street and Mildred McGue of the
Morse block returned to the city yester-
day from Joe's pond, where they have
been spending an outing for the past two
weeks. Miss McGue resumed her duties
at the Perry automobile Office this fore.
noon.
Mrs. Rose Grady and daughter, Miss
Irene Grady of Merchant street, who
have been visiting with friends and rel.
~ IN Inh Nj ho
past two weeks, returned 70 the city
last evening Both Mrs. Grady and her
daughter resumed their duties OF the
Homer Fits store this forenoon.
W. S. Martin of Cambridge, Mass, who
has been spending a few days at his
summer place in Plainfeld, and his
guests, ex.Gov. E. N. Foss Of Massa-
chusetts and Prof Charles j. Bullock
head of the political economy depart.
ment in Harvard university, were in the
city to-day on their return trip by au.
tomobile to Boston.
After spending what is likely to prove
their last furlough at their respective
homes in this city, members of Barre's
representation of mechanics at the me
ehanics' school at Springfield, Mass, re.
turned to Springfield Sunday evening. In
order to make room for the next squad
of mechanics, it is expected that the
unit viii be moved within few days
to some other training camp for short
course, before being sent overseas for
duty,
Two holiday audiences at the Biiou
and Park theatres heard Daniel J. Sulli.
van in a spirited four minute speech
last evening. Much Of the speakers re.
marks had to do with the insidious
course Of German propaganda, and in the
few moments at his disposal he i'm
pressed upon his hearers the necessity OF
demanding from circulators Of evil sto.
ries the source Of their information
Yarns built around the Red Cross, the
red triangle and other agencies, he said
are invariably the work of the Hun prop.
agandists, and everyone who hears them
should make an effort to trace them Ia
their sources. In closing he urged all pa.
triotic people to be constantly on the
alert for evidences Of the propaganda by
which Germany hopes to gain victories
that her armies cannot achieve.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-09-03
Wednesdays
Anniversary Sale

For this one day we will sell one lot of
Ladies Outing Robes at price that is less
than you can buy the outing alone for.
These are an extra quality Fine White
Outing Robe, made in the best of shape;
are worth more than $500 each at whole
sale to-day. See the quality and then see
how much the Outing alone would cost you
to make them.
The special price for this one day only is
$1.49 each.
One lot of extra size Gray Cotton Blank
cts, size 68x86 inches. These are single
Blanket in good weight, that would sell in
regular way at SITS.
For this one day only, S1.39 each.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-09-03
s of This Week. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Fridays
Anniversary Sale

For this one day we will offer one lot of Imita-
ton Leather Dress Suit Cases. Are a very fine
fibre leather Case Has brass locks and drop
clasps. Is regular $198 quality Suit Case in
a good size and well made. For this one day only
S1.39 each.
In the Ready-Made Department we are going to
give you chance to buy Silk and Wool Dresses at
special prices. This is to be big Dress season,
and this one days sale should help you to make
your choice of a Silk or Wool Dress at a good
saving.
We have an unusually large line of these
Dresses, which are special values at the regular
prices but for this one day we will sell either
Silk or Wool Dresses at a 10 per cent discount and
do the alterations. See these extra Dress values.
SPECIAL FUR VALUES FOR THIS ONE DAY
We have a lot of odd Neck Pieces in the best
wearing quality Furs, that we carried from last
season. They are worth to-day much more than
the regular price last season. but for this one
day we will close this lot at only onehalf the orig
inal price.
We will also give special prices on all Furs and
Fur Coats
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-09-03

crowd at the city park did not tend to
improve the feelings of the animal and
the climax came when several of the
crowd tried TO head off the animal. At
this point the horse turned into Gut-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-09-03

ler's livery stable and in doing SO man
aged to upset the team. Investigation
afterwards revealed only a broken shaft
suffered by the team, while the horse es.
capped with only few slight scratches
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-09-03
Thursdays
Anniversary Sale
This Is SiIks and Dress Goods Day

lHLo Is DIlhS anu DIeSs UOUuS Lay
This one days sale consists of one lot of
Fine All-Wool Serges, are a quality that
sells to-day at from SITS to $500 per yard,
and are hard to get at that price. We bought
these long time ago for this sale.
This lot of Serges for this one day at only
S1.49 per yard They come in Black and
colors.
We will also give special prices on all
Dress Goods for this one day.
We will also sell you one lot of Black
Yard-Wide Messaline that is worth $225
per yard, to-day at only S1.79.
Will give you special prices on all Silks
for this one day.
Newark post., 1918-12-11
The Legend of the
Christmas Tree

One story of the origin of the
green tree as the Christmas tree
among the people of northern Eu-
rope is given in legend of St.
Winnifred. 1t is one of the many
thousands of those simple and
beautiful beliefs that have attach
ed themselves to the midwinter
festival and which generally pass
now under the name of "Christmas
myths" 1t is related that St. Win
nifred, a great Christian mission
ary, began cutting down a "sac-
red" oak which had been the OBJ
ject of worship by the northern
pagans whom he was seeking to
lead Alright. While he was heWing
down the huge tree it was blasted
by sudden whirlwind. Close be-
side it was a young fir tree, which
was not harmed either by the
whirlwind or by the fall of the
giant oak. Then ST. Winnifred is
rep orted to have spoken as follows
to the pagans:
"Thisr little tree, a young child
of the forest, shall be your holy
tree tonight. 1t is the wood of
peace, for your homes are built of
it. It is the sign of an endless life
for it's leaves are always green
See how it points toward heaven
Let this be called the tree of the
Christ Child. Gather about it; not
in the wild woods, but in your
homes; there it will shelter nc
Newark post., 1918-12-11

free from heavy taxation on pro-
fits until their net profits enabled
them to amortize their capital thus
invested. The suggestion is GER
tainly a wise one.
at can hardly be expected that
new capital will go into enter
prises of this kind, taking the
chances of the uncertainties of
after-war conditions, unless there
lis some assurance that the capital
thus invested can be amortized be-
fore heavy taxation is laid upon
it's earnings, or unless assurance
can be given that industries such
for instance, as that of potash will,
after he war be protected against
the inroads which Germany woulC
seek to make by breaking down the
market for American potash"
Newark post., 1918-12-11

1here Will also be a cross index.
alphabetically arranged. thus fur
check upon the first file.
I'm this way the committee will
nave at their fingers end names of
an the men who might be brought
mere. There will be a president.
vice president, secretary and
treasurer of the board of govern
ors, and these will be elected at
an early date, the election being
announced for Saturday morning.
Plans for the immediate de-
'moblllzation of the S. A. T. C. unit
stationed at the college are being
carried out rapidly, and the men
are already receiving their physi-
cal examinations, which they must
have before they can get their
flnal discharge papers. 1t is ex-
pected that the entire number of
soldiers here will be mustered out
OF the service by December Is at
the latest date.
With the completion of the de-
mobilization THE committee can be-
gin to work out it's plans for the
coming spring. The men named ON
the committee are: H. w. Down
ing, G. R. Cantwell, Marvel Wilson
Harry w. Loose, Willard S. Moore
Louis PLAN, Leon H. Gordy, J. Gil.
bert Craig, w. Scott Levey, Reec
Graves, Wilmer 7. Holland, Thos
Attix, Hasson T. Terrell, George
Tonkin, Norman E. Thomas, R. A
Colpitts, Fred Lord, Marion P
Boulden, Hugh McCaughan, Eric
S. Dixon, William Bunten, Russo
c. Moore, Harold w. Dennison
Gray Carter, Walter R. Ritz anC
Benjamin L. Magee.
Newark post., 1918-12-11
Jobs for Camp Dix Soldiers

Job hunting will be a problem
facing but few soldiers discharged
from Camp Dix this week, owing
to the opportunities for work
which by the hundreds are being
offered ito the men about to leave
the service. In addition to the en-
ployment bureaus established by
the Y. M. c. A., K. of c. and other
welfare agencies, several big cor
porations yesterday filed lists of
vacancies into which former SOL
diersI can step at good wages. These
positions cover nearly every field
of professional business, mechan-
ical and industrial employment.
The Newburg Shipyards, at
Newburg, N. Y, have offered ex-
cellent positions to more than 300
discharged soldiers with mechan-
ical abilities. The Pennsylvania
Railroad, through a bulletin post
ed yesterday, announces hundred
of openings ON it's eastern lines in
practically every branch of rail
roading. Officers say consider
able percentage of the men are 60
ing back to the jobs they held
when called into the service.
In addition to the efforts put
forth by welfare organizations, the
Red Cross has announced the
opening of the Home Service Sec
tion. Offices will be established in
every large community throughout
the country, at which soldiers viii
be enabled to get free information
on subjects connected with then
welfare. This will include lega
advice, instructions as to tht
method of keeping up government
insurance, when and how to tak'
action to preserve legal rights, in
formation as to vocational train
ing for disabled men and replace
ment in industries of discharge
. soldiers.
Newark post., 1918-12-11
Potash Industry May
be Established Soon

Tt has been discovered that pot
ash, one of the prime essentials OF
fertilizer and, hence, one OF our
vital necessaries, can be produced
as a by-product in production OF
Portland cement and pig iron. If
all our cement factories and iron
furnaces were properly equipped,
we would be forever absolutely IN
dependent of German potash. 1t
is a glorious proposition with
most important bearings. But Inc
Manufacturers Record finds dl1f-
culties in the way, of this tashlon:
"a few days ago Secretary Lane
in letter to Congressman kltcnln,
nointed out that one cement plant
which had expected to spend $780,
oOO on the establishment of pot
ash by-product system had been
unable to do SO because the pro-
nosed income-tax bill would make
the margin of safety too narrow to
Justify the investment OF new capl-
tai. Mr.. Lane very strongly urged
that in the creation of new INDUS
tries of this kind they should be
Newark post., 1918-12-11
College Welfare Committee

Recently there was established
at Delaware College Committee
on College Welfare. This commit
tee is an innovation at Delaware
and was formed by some students
at the suggestion of Lieutenant
Glenn. of the military department.
At meeting of the non-commls-
stoned officers the lieutenant made
a few remarks explaining the ldea.
He said in part:
delaware College is right at
the start of wonderful develop
ment and it is up to the students
who are here and who will come
here to aid in this development.
The way i'm which they can aid IS
to get a bigger and better body.
This college should occupy place
in the eyes of the people OF the
state like that occupied by the uni
verSities of Virginia and North
Carolina. In thse states each man
takes a degree in the college from
his own state, and this gains nm
more prestige than a degree from
any other college. Delaware Col
lege should occupy just such d
place in the minds of the people
of this state
In accordance with these ideas
as outlined by Lieutenant Glenn,
the student body formed central
committee to initiate some plan
whereby prospective students
could be induced to come to Dela'
ware. Today Sergeant Garrett II
Cantwell, who has temporary
charge of the committee, announc
ed the plans $50 far as they nave
been decided upon. -,
First a List of 500 prospects VIII
be gotten from the men I'm college
who know these men i'm their nome
towns. These will be tabuiatee
and filed according to locallties
which as much detailed nforma
tion regarding the mans athieoi'
or scholastic ability as is known
Newark post., 1918-12-11
A Recipe for Cold Cream

Here's a recipe for cold cream
that the author claims is equal to
the best at the druggists: melt
slowly in an earthen dish one-halt
ounce each of white wax and
spermaceti and one ounce mutt
ton tallow. Pour into a bowl, slow
" adding two ounces each OF al
mond oil and glycerine (mixed),
beating slowly with a fork until
smooth. While still warm pour
into a covered dish. If perfume Is
used lit should be added before the
cream sets.
Newark post., 1918-12-11
QUAINT CHRIST
MAS CUSTOMS OF
OUR ALLIES
Will be Shared by Our Bows
Over There

We of the new world and the
modern customs are always deeply
interested in any quaint beliefs or
unusual mannerisms of the coun-
tries across the ocean. Particular
ly have the habits of England and
France held us; the former be-
cause she is our mother country,
the latter because of the un-
quenchable dear memory of La
fayette, and more recently because
of that same spirit so gloriouslv
upheld today by Frances noble
sons. And this holiday time finds
US with our eyes turned thither-
ward for more poignant reason
for there aren't many homes who
cannCt claim a father, son or a
brother lover there"
And it is we'll to know some of
the homely, sweet little supersti-
tons which prevail among the peo-
pie Of our allies.
In England and in Scotland the
saying goes that it is unlucky for
anybody but a brunette to first
cross the threshold on Christmas
morning.
To bake bread ON Christmas day
is Draiseworthy, and loaves baked
then will never grow moldy. In
these times of scarcity of flour, the
poor loaves do not stand half a
chance to mold!
Woe to the housewife who on
this day turns mattress. 1t bodies
i'll luck for the whole year.
A superstition which had it's
origin in Devonshire tells us that
it is bad form and i'll luck indeed
not to wish the bees good morning
and the compliments of the season
On Christmas eve the hives are
decorated with springs of green
and a bit of red ribbon. 'Tis also
sad that bees sing all night ON
Christmas eve. But bees are rather
perpetual singers, anyway.
The graceful traditions pervail
in northern England and Wales
that the birds and beasts have
some mystic connection with the
Nativity. Hence, the farmers anc
landowners purchase sheaves Of
ats from little boys who sell then
as our boys sell holly. These
bundles are placed in convenien'
high places in trees and fences
that the birds may partake. Th'
cattle, sheep, goats, and even thu
pigs. are all given double th'
amount of feedings ON Christina
morning.
In Lyons, France, at the Found
ling hospital, very pretty custom
is to welcome the first baby tina
arrives with special honors-
beribboned cradle, padded basket
soft clothing, solicitude and
bestowal of gifts, and careful at
tention. This is done in expiatio
of the poor welcome given to
Wee Child of Bethlehem 20 cen
turies ago, and beautiful though
it is.
In some provinces in France
is considered bad luck to cross
strange threshold on Christina
day.
Newark post., 1918-12-11

deeds of blood, but loving gifts
and acts of kindness"
The fir tree, the common ever
green of the northern regions, be-
came the holy tree of the converted
pagans, and in it's honor or in
memory of the thoughts it stood
for they decorated it with lights
and gifts at Christmas.
Newark post., 1918-12-11
Shop Early
EARLY in the Week
EARLY in the Day

EARLY IN the week
EARLY in the Day
From present indications
there will.be a great rush later
and you gain nothing but
trouble by waiting
To Wear
Everything for Men.
Everything for Boys.
Big stock.
Latest styles.
Best makes.
Moderate prices.
Today:
New OvercoatS.
New Suits.
New Bath Robes.
New House Coats.
New Furnishings.
MULLINS HOME STORE
9th and Market, Wilmington