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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-03-23
A Prima Donna Who Scrubbed Floors.

Telling the story of the career Of Anna
Case, a writer in the March Woman 5
Home Companion says
Tell me, friend once asked Anna
Case, about all the hard knocks OF your
life
al cannot do that. was the answer,
because ! haven't had them all vet. But
| can tell you of girlhood that knew
nothing else
"A great many young geniuses are in
clined to think that their gifts should
form bulwark TO protect them against
the hard knocks of an indifferent world;
that, unless a little, cleared, comfortable
space be made for them in the crush OF
life, and money lavished on the develop
ment OF their art, it is useless for them
to struggle. Anna Case is the best an
swer that can be made To such point of
view.
"She was the first American girl to
sing leading roles at the Metropolitan
opera house without training abroad or
the stamp of European approval. She
has been for eight seasons one of the
leading sopranos OF the Metropolitan
Her rise from obscurity TO one of the
most important positions in the musical
world is one Of the unusual episodes of
American musical life She has never
sung note outside the United States,
with the exception of two concerts given
in Montreal.
Glow were YOU discovered 2 | asked
Miss Case
- wasn't discovered she replied qui
city; i just worked 1t is hard strug
gle TO become singer, and everything |
is not like the roses they hand one over
the footlights. Yet ! have no patience |
with the sentimentalism that declares a /
working girl has to sell her body and |
soul in order TO keep her body and soul
together 1t is false and wicked. If a I
girl If willing to work and wants to keep
straight, she can keep straight. If she
IS too proud to wear patched shoes and
DID clothes, too proud TO scrub floors if I
that's different story. 4
II have scrubbed floors for the neigh
bors and worked all day in their kitchens
for fifty cents" she went on. 4 worked
IN the blacksmith shop to help my IA
her; once | drove a hack. When New
FORK teacher first became interested in
ne, | used TO go to New York from
south Branch, New Jersey, on Mondays
or my vocal lessons, and then do the
amily washing on Monday nights after
got home. My mother was sick most
II the time when | was little girl, and
had to do the homework for family
# six-washing, ironing, scrubbing and
ooking.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-03-23
CR4NITEVILLE

My millinery parlors will be open for
inspection March 2s, with a full line of
the latest spring styles. | am located
in block recently purchased by W. c.
Jones, opposite H. \. McAllister's store.
Florence Whiteomb, East Barre.
A summoned meeting of Court Rob
Roy will be held on Tuesday. March
p, at p. m Business To see if Court
viii exempt members in the government
employ from paying dues. Allan Ne
Pherson. Fin. Sec.
Germany and her allies are fighting to
destroy aud her allies to save
democracy. Armenia and SYRIA are
the democrscies Of the far East Saving
the people Of these two countries Is a
var measure and has the approval Of
President Wilson and the national and
state public safety committees. The Ar
menian and Syrian relief fund drive j.
ne more opportunity for you 10 help win
he war-Mareh - 10 81 inclusive.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-03-23
RANDOLPH

Lawrence Holmes, III At the house o
l., W, Morse on summer street will
pneumonia, is somewhat improved at th'
present time.
William jackson of Barnard under
went an operation upon his ear Thu
week al the sanatorlum, and ON Thurs
day his mother, Mrs. Thomas Jackson
came here 20 remain till Saturday
II, NJ. Smith has sold the 4, :. Fogg
farm, located on the Bethel road, "a
i, A. Norton of Enosburg Falls, and pos.
session will be given next August. The
farm known H. the w. c. Larock farm,
located in Bethel, has also been sold ia
NJ. Z. Fletcher OF Enosburg Falls, pos.
session To be given May |.
A son was born Tuesday TO Mr., and
Mrs. Roy Jewett. Mr., Jewett is the
present freight agent here.
Mrs. +. w. Horner is quite i'll, al.
though thought TO be somewhat better.
?, J. Campbell llas sold his farm to
Gerald Stevens, who has moved his stock
there and will begin farming at once
Mr., Campbell and Mr.. and Mrs. Alva
Campbell will soon 90 to Fayston 10
take the farm of NJ c. Rowell.
Robert NJ. Wood Of st. Adams was in
town Monday for a short time.
Mrs. j. NJ Thompson of Montpelier
came TO assist her parents. MIR. and Mrs.
\. j. Foster, in celebrating their 59th
wedding anniversary on the 18th of
March Many messages came from
friends but the day was passed quietly
aside from the company of the mmedi
ate family. Another couple, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Granger will also soon pass
60th wedding anniversary.
The Manchester farm, held for the
last few years by the Standish brothers.
and for the last year owned by the for
mcr occupants, b. A. Manchester and
son, has been sold to Cecil t. johnson of
and NJ. X. Hodgkins of Grand
Isle. Mr.. johnson has already come here
with a part of the stock. the new owners
bringing their own herd, Hodgkins be-
ng breeder of choice Jerseys. The
purchasers expect to make this their
rome, having bought the property for
hat purpose,
Hon f. A. Rowland of Montpelier was
n town recently and met fair-szed au-
Hence at the parish house and gave them /
talk on the thrift stamp campaign |
7, B. Adams has charge of this work /
n the village, and there is also com
littee for each town outside. The local
ostofiiee and the Randolph bank viii I
The maple sugar makers are very
usy and there il a prospect of large
ield of syrup and sugar this spring.
me draw back is the deep snow in the
FOODS, which make, it hard to get
bout, aud lessons the number of trees
0 be tapped in many eases. Maple sug
r is selling at present for 81 per gal
IN.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-03-23
H4RDWICK

Mrs Bernard Mulcahy and children
are visiting relatives in Middlebury for
two weeks.
At the annual meeting of the Hard
wick hospital auxiliary, Mrs. Helen Sui
livan was elected president. At this
meeting plans were made for the hold
ing of the annual benefit dance for the
hospital This year the event will be
staged under the head of poverty
dance and will be for young and old, and
it is hoped that all attending will dress
according to the spirit of the occa-
sion, instead of wearing your best and
trying to look nice; dress the opposite
and see how ludicrous you can look. The
ragged urchin' orchestra will probably
furnish music unless some other ar
rangements are made. Bear the date in
mind, April |, Monday, and purchase a
ticket when the solicitors call on you
and help a good cause. and if you go
you will be guaranteed good time
Street Commissioner Larrabee and an
extra gang of men have been busy the
past two or three days getting catch
basins opened up and streets cleared of
water and have had as hard work to
turn the wafer into its proper channels
as they did in keeping the snow Off the
walks and streets during the past few
months.
Mrs. II. f. Wilmerson of Barre visited
in town the latter part of the week.
The drive for clothing for Belgian re-
lief is on in this village and all who can
not bring articles to the Memorial build
ing please notify the committee and
the scouts will call and get them for
you.
Fern Anderson was admitted TO the
hospital Wednesday for treatment.
The many friends of Sumner f. Oar
ling, ir., are pleased to learn that he is
recovering as well as could be expected
from an operation for appendicitis per
formed by DIR. Tipkham of Burlington,
assisted by Dr.. A. D. Ferris of this |
place, at the Hardwick hospital Wednes-
day evening.
School at the academy closes next |
week Thursday and reopens April ,.
Rev Mr. Waite, the new pastor of |
the Congregational church, has moved !
here from Essex Junction into the Da-
Wis house on Spring street.
The Utton bobbin mill is doing a good |
business and thus far have turned out
nearly 10000 bobbins and several kinds
and sizes Most of these are shipped to
Burlington for use in the mills
J. H. Odgers and wife have sold their
farm at Mackville to Frank Forfhtaine
of Morristown.
Norman Michaud has sold his auto
stage route from Hardwick to Barre
and Montpelier to Clayton Paronto and
the latter is moving into the village and
making preparations for the season to
open. He will run two cars.
Rev. w. ]. McFarlane of Newport Cen
Ter will preach at the NJ. Z. church to-
morrow, both morning and evening.
Several team loads of members of the
Rebekah lodge enjoyed straw ride to
he home of Mr.. and Mrs. j. n. Gilbert
,n the Woleott road Friday evening.
All report a fine time.
Guy Stafford of Aorrisville was a
business visitor in town Friday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-03-23
ONLY POWERFUL
MEDICINE WILL END
MATISM

II matters not whether yuu have had
agonizing pains from rheumatism for 20
years or distressing twtchings Tor ~
weeks, Rheuma is strong enough and
mighty aud powerful enough TO drive
rheumatic poisons from your body and
abolish all misery or money back
4. A. Drown 4 Co. and all druggists
sell Rheuma on a mcclure ,no.pay basis.
A large bottle is inexpensive, and after
you take the small dose as directed once
n day for two days, you should know
that at last YOU have obtained remedy
that will conquer rheumatism.
For over five years throughout Amer
lea Rheuma has been prescribed by
broa,minded physicians and has released
thousands from agony, pain and despair,
ADV.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-03-23
,iararrn Lannor Be Cured

With LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they
cannot reach the seat Of the disease
Catarrh is a local disease. greatly in
luenced by constitutional conditions, and
in order TO cure IL you must take an
internal remedy Hairs Catarrh Medi-
cine Is taken Internally and acts thru
the blood on the mucous surfaces Of the
system. Hairs Catarrh Medicine was
prescribed by one OF the best physicians
in this country Tor yearc. IL te COM
posed Of some Of the best tonics know.
combined WITH some OF the best sioou
purifiers. The perfect combination C
the ingredients IN Halls Catarrh Ned
cine is what produces such wonderful
results IN catarrhal conditions. Send for
testimonials. free
r. ). CHENEY * CO, Props. Toledo. o.
All Druggists. r..
Halls Family pills for constlpatioz-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-03-23
WEBSTERvILLE.

Germany and her allies are fighting TO
destroy-America and her allies to save
democracy. Armenia and Syria are
the democracies of the far East. Saving
the people - these two countries is a
war measure and has the approval of
President Wilson and the national and
state public safety committees. The Ar
menian and Syrian relief fund drive is
one more opportunity for you TO help
win the wsr-Msrch "A 10 81, inclusive
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-03-23
10000 Testimonials from Mothers

of children Who have successfully used Mother
tsrzy's Sweet Powders for Children They
rnove and regulate the bowels. relieve feverish-
ne=s. tseshinz Disorder constipatior. head-
srhss. Destroy worms and frequently break ID
colds Children like them For - years
Mother Grzy's Sweet Powders for Children
rave been the safe snd reliable remedy in
tirse Of ned Ncthrrs shuuld never b. wifhout
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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-03-23
Life,s Quiet Afternoon

Is assured by an Annuity. Send for
rates, giving date Of birth. National
Life Ins. Co. of VT. tMutual1 ;. :.
Ballard. general agent, Rialto block.
Montpelier. Vt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-03-23
U4TERBURY
Mrs. Caroline Foss, Aged 80, Died Yes
terday at Home on Main Street.

In the death OF Caroline Foss, widow
of Jacob Foss, which occurred at her
home on Main street yesterday after
noon. this vicinity loses another of her
older citizens. Although i'll for some
time with Brights disease, she would
not give up and even Thursday was
dressed. Mrs. Foss, since the death OF
her husband, had been a good business
woman, handling her business Affairs
with much sagacity. Those OF young.
er generation remember her Kindness and
thoughtfulness. Caroline Strong foss
was born in Duxbury March ?, 1885 the
daughter Of Aaron and Asenath Phelps
Strong. fifty.six years ago she married
Jacob Foss and most of this married life
was spent in her native town, living for
n while on the Butler farm, South Dux
bury. where she was born, and for many
wears on the Dillon farm, later moving
TO Duxbury Corner, where MIR. Foss died
~ years ago this April. OF her five chill
dren, only two survive their mother
Edison T.. Foss of this town and Anna,
wife of Murray Donaldson of North
Hero, who has been with her for some
time She also leave eight grandchil-
dren and seven great grandchildren
About Is years ago Mrs. Foss bought |
and moved into her home on Main street, |
where she died. During the winter her |
granddaughter and husband, Mr. aud
Mrs. George Rowland, moved in with her
and have done much to add TO the com
fort of these last few weeks. Here from
her home services will be held at II
o'clock Monday; burial in the South
Duxbury cemetery.
The funeral of Mrs. III. 4. Haseltine
was held from her late home yesterday
afternoon. with burial in Fairmont Gene
terry, the bearers being Robert Haseltlne,
Raymond Hasetne. Charles Howes,
Harry Howes, 4. +. Fuller and Robert
Corlss. Among those from out of town
beside the family of Mrs. Howe were
Mr.. and Mrs. John Farrar and Rose Car
penter of Montpelier, and Mrs. James
Haylett and George Buckley of More
town.
Palm Sunday will be observed at the
Methodist Episcopal church tomorrow, ,
with, appropriate music by the choir and
sermon by the pastor of the federated ,
Rev. V. L, Smith. Services at 1
his church will be omitted in the even
ng because of the Armenian Syrian J
ally at the opera house, at which Rev.
'harles Tracey will speak and an orches- !
ra will furnish music.
At st. Andrews church, Rev. Robert G
)evoy, pastor, mass will be celebrated /
t $50, as mass will be celebrated by \
father Dewey in st. Patrick's church,
loretown. at 1890 {
Mrs. j. w. Moody is spending a week b
With her daughter, Mrs. II. c. Whitehill, {
t Hotel Nendome, Boston.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-03-23
NORTH MONTPELIER
Body of George King Brought Here for
Burial.

The body OF George King was brought
here from the home of his son, Leon. at
East Corinth, Wednesday for burial. Mr..
King, who for some time had lived with
his son, Charles, at jamestown, n. V,
CAME to the home of his son, Leon, two
months ago and was taken i'll with
Bright's disease. The body was brought
here by Messrs. Holland and Hood Of
East Corinth, and was accompanied by
his wife, daughter, Mrs. Howe of Wind
sor, his sons, Henry of Taunton, Mass,
Charles OF jamestown, \. ~ and neph-
ew, Elmer Campbell of Morrsville.
Germany and her allies are fighting to
destroy America and her allies TO save
democracy. Armenia and Syria are
the democracies of the far East Saving
the people of these two countries is
war measure and has the approval Of
President Wilson and the national and
state public safety committees. The Ar
menian and Syrian relief fund drive is
one more opportunity for YOU to help win
the war March "A TO 81 inclusive.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-26

notably such woods as lignum vitae and ebony. But waste products, such as the stones of fruits. and nuts, and nut shells, are preferable. Will the government be able to secure enough of these waste products to serve its purposes? It will if people set them selves to the saving of such articles. If it takes two dozen peach pits to make sufficient charcoal for a gas mask, how many persons are there in the United States who do not eat as many peaches as that, or their equiv alent in olives, plums and nuts? Thus the output of potential charcoal on
 the part of each citizen would, if col lected and turned over to the govern ment, mean in it's aggregate a vast amount of this necessary material. The necessity of assisting, the govern meth and our soldiers can plainly be seen.
 | Charcoal is to be supplemented by chemicals in masks, for charcoal alone
 will not suffice in the case of some
 gases. Sharcoal can be more easily treated than chemicals. it can be taken from the containers and be re- burned, thus making it again active
 and effective. But chemicals will still play their part. Gas masks will re-
 quire a continually increasing amount
 of charcoal with the rapidly growing
 American army in France. It is the duty of young and old in this country to save their peach pits and kindred substances.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-26
TRUMBULL
Special to The T!mes.)

MT. and Mrs. Frank Wells enter- tained at dinner Saturday night, Mir and Mrs. Walter Hazard of Monroe, also MT. and Mrs. Robert Hazard and son Alan of Ansonia, who are guests of MT. and Mrs. Hazard.
 Reports from Mrs. Ro1lin E. Burton at the Bridgeport hospital are that she is improving rapidly.
 On Tuesday evening of this week the men and boys of Trumbull Center are invited at Bailey's hall to con- sider the advisability of starting a community hall and a Y. M. c. A. For some time men interested in the needs of the community have felt the want of an assembling place where entertainments and gatherings might be held. consequently they have se- cured the upper floor of Baileys hall and made it suitable for such pur- poses. It Is hoped the men and boys will take advantage of this oppor- tunity to help the cause by attend. ing. The committee have secured en- tertainers from the Bridgeport Y. M. c. A. No admission will be charged. | Mrs. Lillian Brinsmade is spending a few days in Monroe at the home o1 Mir. and Mrs. Clarence Burr. | Hrs. Charles Ensign entertained the Bridge Whist club at her home Thurs day afternoon.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-26
PRESIDENT WILL
 SHOW HYPOCRISY
 OF BERLIN PEACE

Washington, Sept. 26-Germany's $ latest peace feeler will be squelched by President Wilson when he opens the Fourth Liberty Loan campaign in New York, Friday night.
 The text of the speech made by Count Von Hertling, the Imperial German chancellor, before the main committee of the Reichstag, was re- ceived yesterday afternoon by the State Department.
 While no comment was forthcom- ing from the State Department, ap- parently in view of the fact that the entire subject will be handled by the President, there was little attempt to conceal the disgust felt at the chancelIor's whine for peace.
 His speech, it is believed, is intend ed primarily for home consumption just as the Austrian peace note. Like the latter, however, it does not ring true and the President is expected tc emphasize this fact.
 The speech of the chancellor is ar both, it is suggested, are only fore. runners of the desperate peace offens i've Germany and Austria intended tC wage this winter.
 Officials recall Won Hertling's ac ceptAnce of the Presidents origina four peace principles cynical ac ceptance made at a time when i
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-26
DIR. zwEMER TO SPEAK

A great Interchurch Clerical Con ference was held in New York at the Aeolian hall. Monday evening, on 'The Moral Aims of the War"
 Dr. Samuel M. Zwemer of Cairo, Egypt, and the Rev. D. M. Poteat, D. D. of Furman University, were among the speakers. with Bishop Gore of England and Archimandrite Sebas- tian Dabovitch of Serbia.
 Bishop Gore is to be heard in Bridgeport in October. Drs. Zwem- CT and Poteat are to speak at a union meeting at Park Street Congrega- tional church next Sunday evening, under the auspices of the Layman's Missionary Movement. Dr. Zwemer is 8 world traveller, editor of the "Moslem World" and speaks on "A New Era for the Moslem World" Dr. Poteat takes for his subject "Bil- lious for Defence" He is president of Furman University, Greenville, N. c. Both these men are eagerly sought as speakers at mems clubs luncheons and the like. They have a wonderful message for business | men.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-26
QUESTIONNAIRES NOT DELIVERED
 TO ADDRESSES

Questionnaires have been returned to Board 4 addressed to the following which could not be delivered by the letter carriers:
 Charles H. Barry, S6 Roosevelt street, clerk U. M c. Co.,; Alexander D. Rizznuski, 914 Hallett street, ma chinist Rem. Arms Co.,; Cruger Sapun, 5S7 or 387 Helen street, laborer Rem. Arms; Alfred B. Savory, 452 Putnam street, bench hand, Rem. Arms; Alex ander Seller, 565 Helen street, f1ler U. M. G.; Samon Shar, 914 Hallett street, lathe hand U. M. C.; Salvatore Villiono, Park View street, machine hand. Bridgeport Brass, Housatonic avenue; Charles Robert Wellington. 169 Island Brook avenue, Chris Rick ard & Sons. Friends or relatives with informa- ton regarding those mentioned are requested to communicate with Board 4, as unless the questionnaires are fill- ed out the men will be classed as slackers or draft evaders It is possi- ble some of, these men are already in the service.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-26
MORE GAsLEss DAYs LIKELY.

Washington, Sept 26-Sunday gasolene saving must be extended be- fore long if America is to maintain the vast motor transport service now being organized under Col. c. B. Drake.
 This was the warning sounded by prominent War Department authori- ties yesterday, who pointed out that the speed and effectiveness of mo- tor transport may oftentimes wrest a victory out Of a Well-nigh impossible situation.
 Half a million gallons of ,gasolene are required daily for our present motor transport service This amount will be more than doubled by spring, and there must be ample re- serve on hand for weeks and perhaps months ahead.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-26
DAMAGE SUITS FILED

Harold J. Palmer of this city, brought suit for $500 damages in the Common Pleas Court against James E. Craig, also of this city, who is al- legged to have driven an automobile while intoxicated and recklessly col Palmer.
 Another suit of damages was filed by George Waltz of Bethel, against A. J. Raymond of this city, suing him for ,00 damages. It is stated by the plaintiff that defendant was gull ty of negligence in operating his mo- tor vehicle on Nov. 10, 1917, and recklessly collided with his machine causing defendant severe injuries.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-26
HORSES TRAPPED BY.
 BLAZE IN A BARN

Four valuable horses and a COW were burned to death last night when 8 barn belonging to T. Samper, a truckman, at IS Island Brook ave- nue, was completely destroyed by flames which broke out shortly be- fore II o'clock. Although the loss will probably reach $4,O0O, it is largely covered by insurance, accord ing to the owner.
 The origin of the blaze Is a mys- tery. The entire neighborhood was aroused by the cries of the horses and COW which were trapped in the blazing barn. Quick work on the part of the flremen, Saluperi and Frank Ferrara, was responsible for saving four horses locked in a barn adjoining the blazing structure.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-26

city between 16 and 60 will be cele- brated. Indications are that the Min ute Women and their helpers will succeed in doing the biggest task of the kind the women here ever have attempted, and will add considerably to the labor supply of the city.
 The speakers will be Scout Joe Cassells of the famous British Black Watch, whose story is 8 thrilling one; Lady Anne Azgapetian, wife of a general of the same name who served in the Persian and Russian armies and who was forced to flee from Rus sia when the Bolsheviki obtained con- trol and Dr. Joseph Sullivan of Chic pee. Mass, a War Department speaker.
 The Wheeler & Wilson band will give a concert, and the Liberty chorus will be on the platform to sing, and to lead the crowd in singing patriotic airs.
 Flour advanced 50 cents barre