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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-18
HEALTHOFU.S ). TROOPS GOOD.
Hospital Admissions and Deaths Show
Decrease Last Week.
socia,ed Press 10 Every Evening

By Associated Press 20 Every Evening
Washington, April IS Health Of all
troops N the United states continues
good. the War Department announced
today in a report covering the week ending
April -
Both hospital admission and death rates
were lower than IN the preceding week
The highest rates were AT national army
environments probably because of the
mobilization Of large numbers Of drafted
men. The total number Of deaths at all
camps was 2S5 as against 300 the week
hcfnre
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-18
Cana da Honors Elihu Root.

By Associated Press 70 Every Evening
Toronto, Ont, April 10 The tni-
versity Of Toronto will confer the honor
ary degree Of doctor Of laws upon the
Earl Of Reading, British ambassador to
the United States, and Elihn Root on
Nav II, it was announced today
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-18
SUPPORT COLLECTIONS.
Nearly 5000. 900 Has Been Received by
Agent Frank Stout.

Prank Stout state probation officer of
uon-Suppori cascs, submitted the follow
ing report e Judge Churchman ~ CITY
Court yesterday
Collected from court orders 80 March,
al q39. total 81 far. sl707lS ~; number
of children involved. March, ff5i wlves
and mothers 234; collected from Sperlal
orders March, Sh32..h; total 50 Tar
So. .iS4 20 number children involved
March, Al wlvcs and mothers, %; total
collected from court orders and special
orders. sigf, l03 10.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-18
Speeding Tank Corps Organization.

BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening
Washington. April Is Organization OF
the national army tank corps was ordered
accelerated today by the War Depart
mcnt Announcement was made Of the
appointment Of l57 second Iieutenants for
the corps. % from Camp Stanley, Texas
% from Camp Travis Texas, and ~
from Fort Oglcthorpc. Ga.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-18
Defence Head to Hold Conferences

BY Associated FTess 20 fVery tVenln9
Nashville Tenn April Is Maj Rut-
ledge Smith. chairman Of the Tennessee
Council Of Defence, has been assigned to
conduct a series OF war conference in east
crn States on the following dates
Trenton. \ J., May Is: Boston. May Z
Portland Maine, May ;; Concord, \ II [,
MAY Q: Montpelier, Vt, May 10 and
Hartford Conn Man +
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-18
KILLEFER NOT TO DUCK DRAFT.

ST. Louis, April l8 Reports that vii
liam killefer intended to follow the
lead Of his battery mate, Alexander, and
seek permission to join the navy, were
denied by the Chicago Nationals catcher
mere yesterday He stated he had received
information that he had been placed in
Class IA in the army draft, but that
ne intended to wait for the call and
would make no effort TO get in any special
branch OF service
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-18
Marquard's Exemption Claim Denied

New York. April 1s-A claim Tor ex-
enption from the draft filed by Richard
cRube") Marquard, star pitcher Of the
Brooklyn National League baseball team,
was yesterday denied by the district draft
board The board also denied his ap-
pIication for change of his classifca-
tion under the draft from pa to A
Marquard in his questionnaire had stated
that he had a wife and a child He said
his wife had earned 81 200 in 1915, and
had been out of work for a short period
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-18
STEEL WORKERS GO OUT.
Halt War Contracts and Refuse Board s
Offer to Settle Strikes.
Be- Aesociated Press to Every kvenine

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening
New Glasgow. y s, April Is. Three
thousand men mainly steel workers, were
idle today ID Il general industrial strike
that threatened TO spread and include two
thousand miners employed in nearby
collleries The strikers demand higher
wages. improved working conditions and
full recognition for the Federation Of
Labor. Warwork is affected by the strike
An offer bv the government Of a board
Of cancellation to settle the strike was re-
fused bv the federation
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-18
American Steamer T-Boat Victim.

b. Associated Press to Every Evening
New York. April is. The American
steamship A A. Raven, a vessel Of 2,45S
tons gross register, owned by j. W Elwell
and Go sunk by a submarine during the
second week Of March. according to word
received here today
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-18
Arrived Safely in France.

MIR and Mrs. John ) Rush, formerly Of
Concordvlle, Pa, nov living IN Vii
mington, are IN receipt of card from
their son, Corporal John ) Rush, Jr,
L. :. Signal Corps saying 1 have
arrived safely m France and am glad Of 1t
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-18
To March in Parade.

Mrs Williams HiIles, a member Of
the advisory board oi the Women 5
Liberty Loan Committee for Delaware,
having retur rned from the west, will repre-
sent Delaware in the Liberty Loan parade
in Philadelphia on Saturday
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-18
Police Depamentrt Finances.

The finance committee OF City Council
and the Board Of Police Commissioners
last night held a conference in regard to
the Police Department appropriation Tor
the coming fiscal year.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-18
Maoabern Buys Naamans Land.

Charles I Curley, admuistr tor. and
Bernard McHugh, under the will Of
Thomas McHugh, deceased, have sold Il
acres of land near Naaman' Creek, III
Brandyvme hundred, to John J Maga-
horn for s. 800
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-18
OBITUARY.

Miss Florence NJ Crawford, aged So
wears. of 9l5 Delaware avenue died on
April Is. Funeral services were held yes
terday, with lntermcnt at Wilmington and
Brandywlne cemetery.
Mrs Rachel WItaker. aged 81 years.
of Thirty-fifth and Spruce streets, died
on April It, Of cardiac asthenia.
John White, aged u wears. of Chester.
Pa. died on April l6, Of pentonItIs.
Funeral services were held yesterday with
interment at SiIverbrook cemetery, this
city
James \ Kelly. aged - years, Of 1871
Walnut street. died on April 10 OF cerc-
brai meningitis.
Mrs. Elizabeth Newman, aged 50 wears,
of SO4 Nest Fourth street, died on April
Is Of lnterstitlal nephrtls.
SAMUEL 6. FISHER.
Samuel & Fisher who died IN Column
bla Hospital San jose, Cal, Apnl /. was
n native OF Delaware He was 81 years
II months and l5 days old at the time
Of his death.
FUNERAL OF Mss. {. H. GARRISON.
The funeral Of Miss Caroline H Gar
rison. daughter of the late DR. G II Car
rlson and of Mrs. Lucy Garrison, was helC
on Tuesday from the residence At Col
lngswood.N J.. Miss Garrison vas the
niece Of DR. and Mrs Thomas p. Hol-
loway Of Wilmington, who have been out
of the city since Friday, on account O.
her death.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-18
Visits friends Hero.

Philemma G. Chandler OF Claymont
former comptroller Of New Castle county,
who recently recovered from severe
attack of pneumonia, visited friends IN
Wilmington yesterday
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-18
NInior Cars Crash.

An auto mobile owned by DIR LIgowskI
of III Stroud street and one owned by
James Bunting collided at Eighth and
Bennett streets today and both machines
were slightly damaged.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-18
Made SupDIy Sergeant.

Arthur c. Tennant. who formerly
resided at No. 1927 West street, has been
appointed supply sergeant on kelley's
Field, San Antonio, Tex. He enlisted at
Washington, d. c.. March Is as private.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-18

Every Evenings classified advertise
ments bring results. Proved TO the salts
faction of many and will be to ou.-Adv.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-09-05

We are fighting for the liberty Of the world,
for the triumph of our ideals of democracy and
selfgovernment over the last great advocate OF
force upholding injustice. We are buying with
our Liberty Loans the security and joy OF our
people for generations to come. No price could
be too high to pay for such a victory-no cost
too great for such purchase.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-09-05

The supreme moments of our struggle with
Germany have now come
We have carried our first armies across three
thousand miles of ocean and joined the issue
of battle with the military power of a nation
that has been for forty years preparing its
plans and it's weapons for its present attempt
to dominate the world. We have had to put
forth an immense effort and spend fabulous
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-09-05

The enemy is watching anxiously for the
first sign that we are faltering.
Our Government Loans should go "over the
top" as eagerly as our soldiers do, III order to
carry with them the terror of furious attack.
Our dollars must rain upon the enemy as over
whelmingly as our hail of bullets or our storm
of shells.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-14
NORTH FERRISBURG.

e. c. Palmer of Cambridge visited his
mother, Mrs. Esma Palmer. last week.
Mrs. Ralph Roby and little daughter Of
Rutland are spending some time at her
fathers, DR.. e. S. Lane.-Mrs. Katharine
Ball and daughter. Florence. spent the
weekend in Rutland.-Della Martin Of the
Greenbush school has attended school
since September without having an absent
or tardy mark-Herbert Field is out after
having the mumps.-Stanley and Luther
Field are i'll with mumps.-There was a
large attendance at the Red Cross meeting
Thursday. A box of surgical dressings
was shipped to Boston.
There will be an all-day meeting of
the Ladies' Aid Friday at the home Of
Mrs. j. A. Corey-Archibald Collins died
Monday morning at his home in this
village. The funeral was held from the
home of DR.. Collins at one o'clock yester-
day afternoon.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-14
BRIDPORT.

Bruce Allard has purchased Of Romaine
Hemmenway the place known as the Car
rier place, and will move there soon.-Mr.
Carey is moving his family from the VOL
colt tenement to the house recently va
Gated by Mr.. Lasher and will enter the
employ Of r. l.. Hemmenway. Willard
Chandler Of Salisbury is moving his FAM
lily into the house recently vacated by
Mr.. Carey.-Mrs. Willard Chandler and
children are spending few days with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Allard.
Miss Martha Allard, who has been con-
fined to the house with grip, is slowly
recovering Fred belong has moved his
family into the house with A. L. Labier
and will carry on the place.-Mrs. Fred
Lasher and son. Clinton, are visiting her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. William Wander
hoof.-Hazel Barrows of Addison is Wis.,
ting her aunt, Mrs Ezra Vanderhoof.--
Frank Allard spent the weekend with
friends in Salisbury.-Charles Palmer has
returned to his work In Rutland after be-
ing called here by the death Of his son,
Clifford.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-14
STARKSBORO.

A letter has been received from Har-
Ian Bostwick, who had not been heard
from for long time, stating that he
is in the hospital at Liverpool. Eng,
i'll with the mumps.-Mr. and Mrs. New
ell Stokes have gone to visit their
daughter in Greenwich, N. Y.-Mrs.
Cora Hallock, who has been critically
Ill with pneumonia, is recovering
Jesse Hallock, who was called home
from Camp Devens by the illness Of
his mother, returned Tuesday.--Last
week parties for the benefit Of the Red
Cross were held at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Pike in the evening, and
at David bikes in the afternoon-Mrs.
F. S. Ferguson, who is i'll with con-
gestion of the liver. is slightly i'm
proved.-Harold Clifford spent the
week end in Brandon.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-14
LINCOLN.

An invitation is given to the Red Cross
to hold its weekly meeting with the
Ladies' Aid society Wednesday afternoon,
March 90. Sewing will be done for the
Red Cross.--There are four cases of scar
let fever in the home of Milo Masterson.
Charles Bancroft Of Bristol is moving
to the n. j. Whitney farm. which he
will carry on the coming year.-George
Garland has been making a business trip
to points in New Hampshire.-An infant
child of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Guindon
died Monday morning. Funeral services
will be held Saturday Frank Guindon
returned Tuesday from several months
stay In South Carclina.-Mr. and Mrs.
w. A. Leo were ver-Sunday guests at
the home of II. ]. Phillips in Middlebury.
Miss Mary Turner was at home for
the weekend from her school in Wey-
bridge.--Mrs. Irving Elliott of Shelburne
has been visiting at the home of w. A.
Lee.-Elmer Atkins was In Hinesburg
Wednesday on business.-The l. II. S.
class Of the Baptist Church was pleas
antly entertained at the home Of c. r.
Bicknell recently. After a business meet
Ing the young people enjoyed games and
light refreshments.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-14
Addison County.
MIDDLEBURY.

Robert B. Huntley died at the Mary
Fletcher hospital March of complica-
ton Of diseases, aged so years and eight
months. He Is survived by a wife and
one daughter. also two brothers, Harry
and A. j. X. Huntley of Leicester; and
two sisters Mrs. Randall Hammond of
Brandon and Mrs. c. w. Sweet of Mel
rose Highlands. Mass. The funeral was
held Mt his late home in Orwell Monday
afternoon at one O'Clock, with burial
In Sudbury. Mr.. Huntley was a Mason,
being member of. Union Lodge,
No. 2, F. and A. NJ, of Middlebury. a
delegation of which attended and per-
formed Masonic honors. Mr.. Huntley was
born in Whiting in July. 1865 and was
the son Of oliver and Ella Ketchum Hunt
ley.-Carl Stearns. a musician, first class,
on the batteship South Dakota, who has
been visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Isaac Stearns, has returned to his ship.
He was accompanied as far as Rutland
by his sister. Miss Sara Stesrns, who
IL a student at the Rutland CONNER
cial school and has been visiting her
parents for a few days.-Fred Grant and
family have moved from Orwell and Mr..
Grant has taken a farm in town which
he will run for the coming year.-Charles
Tabor of Vergennes. who was here early
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-14
CORNWALL.

The following town officers were
elected March 5: Moderator, F. Fl.
Warner; clerk, c. H. Lane; treasurer, H.
S. Cobb; selectman. F. L. DeLong: lister
J. II. Atwood; auditor, l. l.. Hamblin
overseer of the poor, Z. H. Peet; constable
Nelson Mahen; trustee surplus fund. H.
s. Cobb: town agent. F. L. Foote; road
commissioner j. E. Sperry; school direc-
tor, r. A. Bingham; library trustee, A.
w. Foote; tax, s1.75: license. yes. 65 no.
Voted $500 for roads to take advantage of
State aid. Patriotic exercises were carried
out following the Governors recommended
ton. the Rev. Christopher Hamlin read
ing the Hun is at the Gate" The town
was presented by the local d. A. r.
chapter. 1.-THE Mary Baker Allen" with
community service flag. the 16 stars
thereon, representing Cornwalls men in
the service. f. II. Peet followed with
patriotic remarks and motion for the
town to accept and properly care for
same. F. L. Foote read the statement of
Vermont's committee on public safety A
few women were present.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-14
SALISBURY.

The following officers were elected in
town meeting March 5: Moderator F. C.
Dyer; clerk and treasurer, w. F.. Water
house; selectman for three years. George
Calvin lister for three years. =. S. Field !;
constable. =. s. Field: overseer Of the poor,
John Pitridge; road commissioners, Joseph
Supernois and C. w. Everts; school direc-
tors. for three years. w. II. Dyer, for one
year, Mrs. Hamilton; auditor for three
years, E. l.. Kelley. Town also voted the
local Red Cross the sum Of $500; library
trustees. John L. Dyer and Mrs. Louise
Cloyes; 5000 was voted Mrs. Cloyes. the
librarian, for her services. Voted to build
bridge over what is known as Sucker
brook. also to purchase new road
machine. Voted to wire the town hall and
install electricity
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-14
ADDISON.

The community was shocked and
greatly saddened on Monday evening at
the death of l.. C. Seegar after weeks
illness with pneumonia. He had been
getting along nicely until Monday morn
ing. when he was taken worse and failed
rapidly. He leaves one son, Charles
seegar. and two grandchildren. as we'll
as nephews and nieces. and a wide circle
or friends. He had been town clerk and
town treasurer for many years. and also
was director of the National bank Of
Vergennes. secretary and treasurer of the
Addison q Panton Telephone Co.. direc-
tor OF the Elgn Spring Creamery Co..
and held other offices of honor and trust.
The funeral will be held this afternoon
at one O'Clock at the house-Mr. and Mrs.
John Carr went to Burlington Saturday.
returning Monday. to visit Howard Clark,
who Is In a hospital. Mr.. Clark is doing
well.-Frank Booski has moved into j. l.
Clark's tenement house and will work for
Mr.. Ciark-Stella Cross, who has been
teaching In Montpelier. is home on a two
weeks vacation,-Mrs. C. II. Marshall
(Continued On page three.)
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-14
FRANK S. LANOU b SON
Practical Plumbers and Steam Filters
Next North Burlington Savings Hank
% st. Paul Street
A 800 Acre Farm
For Sale!

IN tho town of Cambridge. l0e-acrs
meadow. 100 acres pasture, bal. timber
land. can soil the timber right whore
u 10 for $4,000; has a large modern
barn and house. 80 head Of cattle; will
summer and winter 60 cows; has q pair
OF horses. 10 hogs. farming tools such
- manure spreader. corn harvester
sesder. lime sower. gasoline engine anc
Siowsr. suiky plow. everything a mar
wants on farm. For sale by the
4. u. DAY REAI ESTATE AGENCY,
Canb1idgs, W.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-14
GRANVILLE.

Charles Lawrence was at home from
Springfield over Sunday.-George Carter
Of White River Junction was here last
week to repair the log-hauler for the
company.-Charles Wilson has sold his
farm to Dudley Rice, possession to be
given on April ia. A. Brigg. whose
hand was caught between two logs last
week and badly injured. is improving
Ruth Dondell Is little better.-D. N.
Rice was In Roxbury over Sunday
Arthur Mohourn has gone to his home in
Berlin, N. H., to see his mother. who is
very ill.-Victor Chatterton has gone to
Wo Oh,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-14
MONKTON.

There will be supper and entertain
ment at the Woodmen's hall Saturday
evening for the benefit of the Red Cross.
Miss Cicily Donahue. who is teaching in
st. George, spent the week end with her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. w. C. Donahue.-
Mrs. Graceenzo and daughter, Irene, of
Huntington. were over-Sunday visitors
OF her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Shepard.-Cornelia Comstock is at home
from Bristol to help care for her grand
mother Helen Ross. who is poorly.-Mrs.
Henry La Rose has returned from a
weeks stay I'm Hinesburg.-Harold
French. who underwent second oper-
alton at Burlington hospital, is doing
well.-There was no service at the Meth
odist Episcopal Church Sunday, owing to
the storm.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-14
WALTHAM.

Mr.. and Mrs. c. F. Sherbino of Bridport
visited their daughter, Mrs. r. w. Otis,
last Saturday A. G. Wright was in
burlington last week.-B. s. Merrill was
IN Middlebury Monday.-L. j. Tyrrell has
taken his family to the home Of his father.
ralph Tyrrell, in Ferrisburg, while he
looks Tor position.-The n. S. club will
meet with Mrs. c. j. Sneden Thursday
aiternoon.-Frank Tucker is moving to
Edward Child's farm in Weybridge.-
Frank Annis has returned from Willsboro.
n. r. and is working for A. f. Booth
Inc rural delivery carrier was unable to
make his full trip Monday on account Of
the storm of Sunday-Miss Emma Whit
COMB who has been teaching in district
NO J. went to her home in Fair Haven
last week for short vacation.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-14
BRISTOL.

Miss Sierra, eldest daughter OF MT. ana
Mrs. Clarence Kingsley, died at her home
on West street Friday night after an
illness Of several weeks with heart trouble
and rheumatism. Pneumonia developed
at last and was the cause OF ner oeatn'
She was about Is years of age and
very lovable girl. Miss Kingsley was a
member Of the Congregational church.
having Joined last Easter time. Besides
her parents, a younger brother and sister
survive her.-Seven new members were
added to the local branch OF the Red
Cross during the month Of February.
Three boys were equipped ana pox
sent to Boston.-The Treasure Seekers
met on Wednesday afternoon at the
home Of Mrs. d. r. 'Bosworth.
The funeral of Sierra Kingsley was
held Tuesday at two o'clock at the
Methodist Episcopal Church. The Rev.
G. A. Parker, pastor of the Federated
Church. officiated.-Donald and Had
ley Wright of Schenectady. N. y,
visited their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Wal
ter Wright, over Sunday.-A blizzard
of wind and snow from the north ragged
here all day Sunday-Mr. and Mrs.
Bird of Hinesburg visited DR.. and Mrs.
G. F. Edmunds over Sunday. Mrs. Bird
will be remembered as Mrs. Daisy Ray
Cain. formerly Of this village.-The
prayer meeting of the Federated Church
will be held Thursday evening at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. e. I. Garrow.-
A. c. Luman has returned from Corn
wall.-Seven stars have been added to
the service flag of the Federated
Church.-Miss Bernice Garrow has a
position in the office Of the Farm Ma
chine company at Bellows Falls.-Pris-
ella, the seven-year-old daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward A. Ferguson. died
Of valvular heart trouble at her home
on North street Sunday evening about
five o'clock after a weeks illness. She
is survived by her parents. a brother.
Ebert, and three sisters. Irene. Vir-
ginia and Helen. The funeral was held
at 200 p. m. Wednesday at the Federated
Church.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-14
SHOREHAM.

p. w. Waite has been appointed ex-
plosives licensing agent in Shoreham.
Persons wanting to use dynamite and ex-
plosives must have license to procure
it.-Mrs. r. B. Simmons entertained the
Moravian club Tuesday. Luncheon was
served at noon. After business session
musical program was given by Mrs
Simmons and F.. II. Moore.-Mrs. Charles
Cook has returned from Albany. N. T.,
where she visited her daughter, Miss
Anna. who is a student in the business
college.-Miss Norma Waite, student
In Troy Conference Academy, Poultney
Is passing vacation at home,-Mr. and
Mrs. Hugh Baker passed the week end
In Brandon.-Mrs. Sherrie Mead passed
the weekend In Burlington.-George
Loya, who is stationed at Camp Greene.
N. c., has been home on furlough.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-14
HANCOCK.

Albert Curtis has been at home from
Springfield for a few days.-Car! Archer
has moved into Pearl Eaton's house on
the farm and will work for him this sum-
mer.-Miss Ruth Dowdeli Is quite Ill and
had to leave her school at Granville
Corner.-Little Keith Aldrich Of Roches-
ter returned home Sunday after u four
weeks stay with his grandparents. Mr..
and Mrs. @. r. Church.-Miss Fannie
Spencer and her sister. Mrs. Percis An
drews are ill.-G. r. Church has been
confined to the house with grip and a
cough for over two weeks.