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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-01-04
CHURCH OFFICERS ELECTED.
At Annual Meeting of the Universalist
Society Last Evening

At the annual church meeting of the
Universslist society of Barre. held last
evening. officers for the conduct OF church
and Sunday school affairs in 1915 were
elected. Recently the Universalist so
ciety voted TO unite with the Congre-
gatfonsl church for three months, and
the officers elected by the parish on that
occasion are to cooperate with the
church officers.
The latter are as follows Clerk, Mrs.
=. C. Mower; deacon. TO succeed Homer
Fits. George L. Bates; superintendent
Of Sunday school. Homer c. Ladd; as-
sistant. 20 be chosen; secretary. Mrs.
Carrie r. Brooks; treasurer. Miss Ethel
Mcfarland. assistant treasurer. Miss VI
wien Dodge: pianist. Miss Rachel Hollis-
ter: assistant pianist. Miss Rachel Cut
Ter; Sunday school committee. Mrs. Ma
bel Cole, George L. Bates. Mrs. J. y.
Reardon. Mrs. A. b. Lane, Mrs Robert
Gray
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-01-04
7-|7----777-
STRUCK BY A LOG.
Gilman Tubbs of Waterbury Was Quite
Seriously Injured.

Waterbury, Jan. ALTMAN Tubbs,
employed by C. f. Muzzey at drawing
logs for the Waterbury Manufacturing
company, met with serious accident
near Bolton Falls yesterday afternoon
when log, which was being loaded on a
team, fell off and struck him. Tubbs
was thrown into the snow and he re-
ceived an injury to one leg and bad
cut on the head The latter injury
necessitated five stitches to close it. His
condition was reported last night to be
serious and he was no better to-day.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-01-04
TO CLOSE MILLER'S INN.
Montpelier Hotel Does Not Pay Profits
Satisfactory to Owner.

Z. 5. Meigs OF Montpelier announced
today tn ntaext Sunday night he viii
close the Miller's inn, Montpelier. which
he purchased a year and a hall ago os
the William Miller estate. This action.
Mr. Meigs explained, was due to the fa,;
that he could not make profits satisfac-
tory 20 him, due TO the high cost of con
ducting a hotel. He also said the infan-
tile paralysis outbreak last summer wss
injurious to the hotel business.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-01-04
DEATH OF ADDISON FLOYD.
Resident of Trow Hill Had Been Sick for
a Month.

Addison Floyd, died at his home ON
Trow hill, above the creamery. yester-
day, after long illness with hardening
of the arteries. About month ago he
suffered what was thought to be par
tial shock. Ne was born in Norwich 81
wears ago aud had lived on Trow hill for
the past - years. He is survived by
his wife and q son. Chester FLOYD. The
funeral will be held at his late nome
tomorrow at p. m. Rev. James Ram
age officiating. lnterment viii take place
in Elmwood cemetery.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-01-04
LIFE AT CAMP GREENE.
Barre Boy Writes Of Being Well Treat
ed There.

Private Clarence j. Bartlett of Co. c,
lst Vermont infantry, now at Camp
Greene, Charlotte, N. c., writes his aunt,
Mrs. w. i. Perkins of 45 Elm street,
this city, that the boys are being well
treated in that camp and that they are
enjoying their army life.
lie writes in part as follows; Well,
have just been out for a walk, bare
headed, and in my shirt sleeves, some
thing / never did before on the night
before Christmas. Bet you can't do it at
home tonight. Oh, this is great down
here-niee warm days and cold nights
A week ago you would not think this
was the Sunny South for we had six or
eight inches of snow and it was down to
zero for two or three nights---the first
snow they have had here for 27 years
but it is very nice now.
We had dandy trip down here; went
through lots Of big cities and saw lots of
interest. We were in Washington, ID. C.,
an hour and half; but it was between
II o'clock and l:30 In the night. The
Red Cross served us with hot coffee and
sandwiches. Everybody was awful good
to us.
ut is almost like being at home here
with Fort sloeum. It surely
does seem good to get back with the
Vermont boys. | was surprised when
| got here for two of the sergeants are
Barre boys that | knew, SO | am lucky. |
We have good tent to sleep in, good
stove and electric lights. Some class.
"The best part of this camp is the
food and that is surely good. We have
Ill we want to eat and il is really good
To-day for noon mess we had pork steak,
boiled potatoes, green peas, chocolate
pudding, bread, rolls and butter and cof
zee. They want you to have all YOU
want TO eat; so if we don't get enough
It the first helping we go back for an
'ther For supper we have coffee,
warmed up potato, sauce soup, bread
md butter, or else we have beans in
'lace of the potato and soup For break
asst we have either oatmeal or corn
lakes, potatoes and meat, bread, coffee.
Veil ] guess I'll go to bed now and
write some more morrow"
Writing the next day, Private Bart !
ett mentioned the splendid Christmas I
inner they had in camp. Christmas !
inner over, and say, we had real dim {
er: Turkey, sweet potatoes, dressing, I
ibet gravy, cranberry sauce, rice pud y
~, minee pie, cheese, coffee, apples, I
andy, gum, cigars and cigarettes. G
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-01-04
RUSSIAN COUNTER OFFER.
Will Be Discussed at Peace Conference
Saturday.

London. Jan. A dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Petrograd dated
Wednesday, says;
"The Russians now have made counter
proposals to the Teutonic allies which
are under consideration and viii be dis
eussed at the next meeting of the peace
at Brest-Litovsk Saturday.
"rhe proposals embody the immediate
evacuation of occupied territory pending
a referendum, the evacuated districts to
be governed by locally elected represen-
tatiyes Of the people, who are to be as
sisted by the local militia"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-01-04
QUARTER MILLION
LOSS At HOBOkEN
Firenen, Soldiers and Civilians Joined IN
Vigorous Fight Against Threat
ened Confagration.

Hoboken, n. j., Jan. 4.--Firemen, sol
dicrs and civilians, aided by New York
fire boats and railroad tugs, brought
stubborn Llaze under control after a
fight of several hours in the heart of the
industrial section paralleling the govern,
,ment controlled waterfront here to-day
A story manufacturing plant, con-
tanning paper and other mill supplies,
was destroyed with an estimated loss of
&250,000
Numerous small fires caused by sparks
carried on 40-mile wind were checked
by soldiers and civilians. Fireboats pre-
vented the flames from spreading to
ships loaded with war supplies.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-01-04
Notice

People using water from the McFar-
land & Boyce system must not leave
their faucets running full stream. A
small stream will keep pipes from freez-
ing and that viii not draw the water
away from the people on higher eleva-
tons ANY parties found running the
faucets vide open VIII have the water
shut Of. George r Mcfarland
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-01-04
Their Line South of That
City Was Advanced
During Night
CAMBRIA BATTLE
WITHOUT RESULT
Local Fighting Took Place
There Yesterday
Afternoon

London, Jan. 4.--Local fighting took
place yesterday afternoon on the Cam
brai front without producing any mate
rial change in the situation, the war Of
flee reported to-day. I'VE advanced our
line slightly during the night south oil
Lens" the statement adds.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-01-04
TRAINM4N KILLED:
TITO OTHERS HURT
Crown Sheet on Boston & Maine Railroad
Blew Out Between Lakeport and
The Wiers.

Lakeport, n, H., Jan. 4.--Levi J. Nor
way, an apprentice fireman, was killed
and Engineer A. p. Lake and Fireman
]. p. Collins were badly injured by the
blowing out of the crown sheet on
Boston & Maine locomotive between here
and The Weirs to-day.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-01-04
CAPITAL STOCK s7s,OOo.
Charles Z. Davis Foundry Co. Of Rutland
Incorporate

The Charles T. Davis Foundry con-
psny, Inc, Of Rutland with a capital
stock Of S75Goo have filed articles Of
corporation in the secretary of states
Office 70 do = general foundry business
IN that city. The subscribers are Charles
J. Davis. MARY J. MulIin and J. y Paige
of Rutland
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-01-04
REPORT SEEING
ROBIN ON IAN. ?

Waterbury, Jan. 4-Mr. and
Mrs. H }. Parcher report that
while they we're driving in the Vi
einity Of the Three Mile bridge on
"wednesday, Jan. ?, they saw a
robin.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-09-14

Capturing a runaway bomb on the
deck, of ship during a terrific gale,
tnired States navy man heroically
held on to several hundred pounds of
high explosive until it was got 10 safe
~. This man of iron nerve is John
Mackenzie of the naval reserve. who
is serving as chief bOatSwain'S mate
on the Z. S. s. Remlits, a converted
yacht now on patrol service in Euro
pean waters. For this extraordinary
her0iSm Mackenzie has been awarded
a medal of honor and given a gratuity
of $500. In the midst of a storm p
depth charge. such as have proved so
disastrous to German submarines.
broke loose and went rolling about the
decks. Realizing the 1Lnger. Macken-
Zie shouted out, "I'll get herr and
f1ung himself upon the charging cylin-
der. Three times he was thrown from
the bomb. The fourth time hes got it
and, heaving the charge upright, sat
On 1t and held it down. Here he re-
manned until lines were placed around
the bomb. Had the charge exploded
1t would have blown the ship to pieces.
Mackenzie is a native of Massachu.
sets and his mother. Mrs. Mackenzie,
resides at South Hadley Falls Mass,
After serving four years in the regu.
lar navy he returned to service in the
fleet naval reserve.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-09-14
Burglary Amonu NonessentiaIs

Among the nOnessential industries
which are almost in state of collapse
Is the ancient and sinister one of bur.
glary. According to data furnished by
a burglary insurance company there
has been decided and favorable
change in the attitude of chronic
recalcitrants since the executive proc
lamation of few weeks ago. direct.
ing all ablebOdied men between eight
cen and fifty years old to turn their
hands to industrial pursuits. The
draft, high wages and federal and
state surveillance promises to reduce
crime almost to the vanishing point.
Many sociologists and criminologists
Of the modern school will point to this
as proof Of their theories that poverty
Is the principal cause Of crime 1t will
no doubt be potential argument in
favor Of revision of criminal laws
after the war.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-09-14
Had Her Hands Full,

An amateur mission worker fiuttered
into one Of the West side offices of the
Associated Charities.
"Oh," she exclaimed, 81 have the
saddest case for you. Really, 1t Is
quite pathetic. A woman, who has
been deserted by her husband, has
five little children to support. She is
too frail to work, and I'm sure there
isn't enough in the house for their next
meal"
"But what is to prevent you from
taking charge of this case yourself?"
asked the official.
"Oh," said the visitor, drawing her
self up haughtily, II couldn't think
Of 1t, you know. Why. I'm doing the
Lords work !"-Chicago American.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-09-14

A Washout.

Elsie arrived home one evening with
beautiful silver-mounted walking
stick and her younger sister was anx-
ious to know whence it came. Blu,
Elsie would not tell, so the curious
one asked her father to obtain the
information for her.
Il found it." Elsie poutingiy said to
her father, floating on the waves one
day when l was bathing"
But two days later Elsie's sister said
to Elsie, 'Come, tell me- What is his
name?"
Manner" repeated Elsie blankly,
"what do you mean?"
II mean. DEAR" said Elsie's sister
shat last night I tried to make that
stick of yours float in the bath, and
well. darling, it sank"
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-09-14
VICTIMS or HUN BRUTALITY
How Allied Soldiers Suffered When
They First Experienced the Hor-
rors Of Kaiser'S Poison Gas,
Suddenly great cry rang out:

''rhe gas!'
1t was true. over there from the
enemy's lines. came great grpenish
balls, rolling close to the earth, rolling
deliberately vet swiftly. rolling
stra ght toward us. Emmanuel Bour-
cier writes in Scribner'S. Gas. That
horrible thing, still almost unknown.
which had been used for the first time
only recently on the User It was
coming with deadly surety amidst a
tornado of artillery. Orders were
shouted back and forth:
The gas! Put on the maSks!"
Each man spread over his face the
protecting cloth. The shelters We're
closed. The telephone, whose wires
ran the length of the communication
trenches, gave the warning: Look
out. The gas"
We did not yet know what manner
of horror it was. None of us had px-
perienced an attack of the sort. We
ran to and fro like ants whose hill
has been molcsted. Some fred their
guns at random, others awaited or
ders. The frightful. vivid thing came
on, expanded to a cloud. crept upon
US, glided into the trenches. The air
was quickly obscure We were swim
ming i'll an atmosphere stained n
venomOus color, uncanny, indeScrib-
able. The sky appeared greeniSh. the
earth disappeared. The men staggered
about and rolled on the ground. StifIed.
There were some knots of soldiers
who had been asleep in their beds
when overtaken by the gas. They
Writhed in commissions, with vitals
burning, with frOth an the Inns. call
ing for their mothers or cureing the
Germans. We gathered them up as
best we could; we took them TO the
doctors, who, thus confronted by an
unknown condition, found themselves
poWerleSS. They tried the applica-
ton Of oxygen and ether in an effort
to save the lives of the victims. only
TO see them die, already dccompospd. /
n their hands.
The masks had not yet been perfect (
ed and were a poor protection. Some
ran about like madmen. shrieking in
terror. the throat chokcd with saliva,
and fell in heaps. in cOntortions Of .
agony. Some filed the mouth with |
landfulS of grass and struggled !
against aSphyxiation.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-09-14
Inducements

Mrs. Dubwaite and Mrs. Twobbls
seem to be on friendly terms"
"Yes. indeed. They've been that
way for number of years"
How do you account for the fact
they never fall out. as most women do
sooner or laterr'
"Well, their husbands incomes ar,
identical; both are passably good
looking; they have about the same
amount Of money to spend for clothes,
Injuries and amusements, and there
are neither children nor poodles 10 stt,
up strife. In fact, they'd have q hars
time finding something to squabbls
about. "-Birmingham Age Herald.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-09-14

my housework. Ny baby when seven
months old weighed 10 pounds and feel
better than / have for long time. l
never had any medicine do me 80
much good. Mrs. PEARL MOUNTAIN,
Mitchell, Ind.
Good health during maternity Is
most important factor to both mother
and child, and many letters have been
received by the Lydia E. Pinkham
Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass, telling Of
health restored during this trying period
by the use of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-09-14
He Is Really Peaceful

"They call me- hard guy" whanged
the wOuld-be tough individual.
'They do. do they?" Kissed the sher-
/ fl Of Lone Wolf county, shaking him
" the coat collar.
"Y-yes. they just call me hard guy
Jack home" was the reply, but really
| got soft disposition"
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-09-14

! II see where the price of shaves has
gone up"
! Queer in a business where ther,
are so many cuts"
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-09-14

during the time l
was lookingforward
to the coming of my
little one that / am
recommending it to
other expec t a n {
mothers. Be fore
taking it, sons days
I suffered with neue
ralgia so badly that
/ thought [ could
not live, but after
taking three bottles
Of Lydia E. Pin k
hams V e ge table
Compound I was en-
tirely relieved Of
n neuralgia, l b ad
gained IN strength
and was able to go
around and do all
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-09-14
in NoWise PLAYFUL.

Il understand you have quit play
ing politics?"
II never played politics." replied
Senator Sorghum. 'Ehen l went into
n campaign l never left the other fei.
low enough of n chance TO warrant
calling it any kind of a game"
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-09-14
MOTHERS
- : TO Be
Should Read Mrs. Monyhan's
Letter Published by
Her Permission.

Mitchell, Ind.-"Lydia E. Pinkhann's
Compound helped me so much
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-14

THE formula which makes Aunt Jemima
4 pancakes taste so good was worked
out with one idea in mind-to prepare
-four which would make perfect pancakes
every time.
Years ago the Aunt Jemims people real
lied that a woman could never know how
her pancakes would turn out. To give
every woman a way to make light, tender
pancakes that would never fail TO be deli
cious, Aunt Jemima Pancake Flour was
created.
The treasured recipe of famous South
ern cook was adopted as the basis Of the
formula. Long study was put into perfect
ing It. At last the -four was created that
made women serve 90 million Aunt Jemima
breakfasts last year alone.
Each Ingredient IS especially ground, even
the moisture is evzporated from sweet milk
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-14
HOROSCOPE
Friday, February Is. I0Is.


Z STROLOGERS find the stars in
a kindly aspect today. Venus
L - and the Sun rule with benefic
power, while Uranus changes from
good to evil place.
Theaters and places of amusement
come under a most encouraging rule
today. It should be favorable for the
Introduction OF a new play or q new
star.
Actresses should make the most
OF this CONFORMATION, which pre-
sages for them favor with all who
have power to help them toward sue
cess.
II is a most suspicious rule for all
who seek employment, especially in
the artistic lines Of work
Rulers, whether in civil or military
! life, should benefit greatly today from
the friendly power Of the Sun
There is a very encouraging sway
| for politicians who seek recognition
or preferment-
Congress has a direction making
for many exciting days in the next
month. Clashes Of opinion between
| legislators and army commanders ap-
pear TO be indicated.
Changes in important offices IN the
government are foreshadowed- Some
Of these may be caused by sudden
deaths.
Women as organizers will attain
success from now on and a few will
even gain commissions of recognition
in the army and navy, 1t is prophe-
sled.
There is a good augury for the
wearing Of silk and fine materials,
which are supposed to have a special
significance at this time.
Occultists also see in the impulse
that causes women to wear their hair
over the ears a survival of some
ancient war custom and they call at
tention to the fashion OF civil war
days.
Persons whose birthdate It Is have
a happy outlook for the year. Bush
ness and financial affairs should be
satisfactory. The young will court
and marry.
Children born on this day will be
active. strong and successful These
subjects Of Aquarius are usually
much loved Girls are usually IA
vorites with the opposite sex and
marry -(Copyright 1918. by
the Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate-)
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-14
Cocoanut Oil Makes
A Splendid Shampoo

If you want to keep your hair in
good condition. be careful what you
wash il with.
Most soaps and prepared sham
poos contain too much alkalL This
dries the scalp. makes the hair brit
tie. and Is very harmful Just plain
mulsified cocoanut oil (which is pure
and entirely greaseless), Is much bet
ter than the most expensive soap or
anything else you can use for sham
pooling, as this can't possibly injure
the hair.
Simply moisten your hair with wa
ter and rub II in One or two tea
spoonfuis viii make an abundance
OF rich, creamy lather, and cleanses
the hair and scalp thoroughly. The
lather rinses out easily. and removes
every particle OF dust, dirt, dandruff
and excessive oil The hair dries
quickly and evenly. and IL leaves It
fine and silky, bright, fluffy and easy
to manage.
You can get mulsified cocoanut oil
At most any drug store. II is very
cheap, and a few ounces Is enough
TO last everyone IN the family for
mouthE.-AdV.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-14
Hears of SOM Bravery
Through a Newspaper

Seattle, Wash, Feb. threading
war story in a Seattle newspaper and
then having her attention directed to
another page on which was a picture
showing her son about to be decorated
bv a French officer for except ional
bravery in action was the heart
throbbing experience Of Mrs George
CLARK, Of this city, widow Of the late
george Clark, founder Of the town OF
Ketchikan. Alaska
Mrs. Clark was quick to identity
her son, George H Clark, who en-
listed in the Canadian expeditionary
forces soon after the outbreak OF the
war Details Of the act for which her
son was decorated were not stated
This is the second time the youth has
been decorated by the French govern
ment.
THAT boy Of mine was never afraid
OF anything" said the white haired
mother proudly, as she looked up
from tibet newspaper picture. Those
brute Germans will never stop that
boy until he has to fall. sort Of wish
he could be transferred to the Ameri-
can forces now, but guess it's all the
same, as they are fighting for the
same cause"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-14
Patriotism Is Keynote
OfLdbor Mass Meeting

Columbus. O.. Feb. 14.-Patriotism
was the keynote Of an address de-
Iivered here today at a big labor mass
meeting by John H Walker
president OF the Illinois State Fedora
ton Of Labor.
Mr.. walker has Just concluded a
tour Of the west as a federal member
Of the United States Labor investigat-
ing board. He was appointed by presi-
dent Wilson and told OF some OF the
conditions Of the laboring men as he
saw them among the workers on the
Pacific coast and central west
Mr. Walker is one OF the best
known labor leaders in the country
today. He is also a member of the
Illinois state council Of defence.
Gun repairing our specially. Allen
Arms & Cycle Co 400 Y. Oregon St
Adv
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-14

EAR Miss Fbrbes-Have you
ever been so "let alone" by
II boys that you were hunger
ing and starving for a little atten-
ton? Here I am, born and bred in
the old south. where girls just live
off the admiration of their men, and
where the men give it to them quite
easily and naturally. A southern boy
has sweetheart from his cradle up
As for the girls-al around me at
parties. at dances IN their homes, my
girl friends keep up a steady flow
Of conversation with the boys they
meet
They have esprit" charm. But
me. am so shy and self-conscious
that I cannot seem natural: I act
naughty and aloof towards the boys,
who naturally seek a more cordial
atmosphere And yet I know-and
am not saying 1t out of vanity, either
that If II was not for this same shy
ness might be easily the most dar-
ing and original and maybe the clev-
crest Of all the girls.
Dear friend, isn't there a thing in
this world that will help me over
come these faults2 VIII you help me
by few suggestions 1 would love
to charm people into forgetfulness Of
my defects by sheer force of person
atty. I am only IS and II isn't too
late to begin. I read your chats
and hope you will write forever and
ever for the paper.
I hope my letter isn't too long.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-14
Stop itching Eczema

Never mind how often you have tired
dfailed, you can step burning, itching
eczemaquicky byapplying aIittle zeno
furnished bysnydruggist for35 Extra
large bottle, S100. Healing begins the
moment zemo Is applied In a short
time usually every trace OF eczema,
tetters pimples, rash, blackheads and
similar skin diseases viii be removed.
For clearing the skin and making {
vigorously healthy, alWzysuse zemo, the
penetrating. antisepticEqui Its not a
greasy sslve and It does not stain. When
others faA It is the one dependable
treatment forsbin troubles of all kinds.
Tie z ". Rose Co.. Cleveland. o.