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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-04
Improved Weather Condi-
tions Are Aiding the Hard
Worked Medical Stats
HOSPITAL FILLED
TO THE ROOF
There Is a Great Need for
More Volunteer
Nurses

Doctors, registered nurses and many
volunteers are working day and night to
alleviate the suffering in Barre, and
while their first purpose is to minister to
those who are already afflicted, their
supplementary efforts are directed to-
ward checking the progress Of the dis
ease. They have been materially sue
cessful in this direction, although l3
deaths were reported to-day. The num-
Der Of new cases is being steadily re-
duced and with improved weather con
ditions it is believed that the epidemic
is on the wane. To-day's sunshine and
bracing air were needed tonics and the
doctors are counting on both factors
nightly in their campaign against grip
and pneumonia.
The dead are: Mrs Beorge Croteau Of
q Pike street; Giuseppe Pasetto of 6
Merchant street; Antonio Grasi of %
Blackwell street, whose wife died Mon
day; Orrin Coaehe of east hill, whose
daughter died Wednesday; Lyle Pom
brio of 1875 North Seminary street, whose
father died "wednesday; Daniel Roma
mis-, corner Newton street and EImwood
avenue; Jerry Michael of Prospect street,
whose wife died Tuesday; Ciantino
Zuchinelli of l3 Addison place; George
Venner Of Maple avenue; Eli Bertrand
of Lawrence avenue; Valentino Ala Of
the East Barre road; William Glennie Of
North Seminary street; Miss Ruth NJ.
Comstock of Mount street
City hall continues to be a clearing
house for doctors calls, appeals for
nurses, and volunteer auto drivers and
nurses Men and women have yolln-
teered their services in driving autos and
day and night they are carrying doc
tors to the houses where they are most
needed. At the City hospital every room
and ward and even the roof is overtaxed
There is dire need for more nurses and
people TO work in the hospital laundry
and services of this character will be
greatly appreciated.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-04
WAS BORN IN MONTPELIER.
Ashton R. Willard Married Gov. Horace
Fairbanks Daughter.

st. Johnsbury, Oct ashton R. viii.
lard, who died yesterday in Boston, was
the son Of Congressman Willard and was
born in Montpelier 60 years ago. He mar
ried Agnes, daughter of Gov. and Mrs
Horace Fairbanks, and they lived here for
a few years. Mrs, Willard died several
years ago Mr.. Willard leaves daugh-
ter and two sisters. He was much inter
ested in Italian affairs and had written
several books on Italian history. The
funeral will be held in Boston.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-04
DIED AT CAMP COLT.
Private Ralph Kent Was Ill but Short
Time with Influenza.

Tidings reached here last night of the
death in Camp Colt, Gettysburg, Pa, of
Private Ralph Kent, former employe Of
the NJ. & w X. freight office, and son
OF Mr.. and Mrs Charles A. Kent of Brad
ford, who moved from Barre a year ago.
Private kent's death Thursday morning
followed short illness of the influenza.
Besides his parents, he leaves his brother,
George c. Kent of South Barre, who is
employed in the union freight Office in
Depot square, and his sister, Marguerite
Kent, aged l2. He was young man of
much promise and his death is deeply
momned by many local acquaintance.
He self-inducted in the second mechanics
camp at Burlington and was recently
transferred to Camp Colt along with a
number Of other boys training for camp
service. He was "a years old and native
of Barre
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-04
INCREASING IN ST. ALBANS.
One Hundred New Cases and Fifth Death
Occurs,

st. Albans, Oct. 4.-The fifth death
from influenza and the third yesterday
occurred last night when pneumonia, fol-
lowing influenza, took Miss Gertrude
O'Grady, aged %, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. John O'Grady Of Roxbury. The
Young lady was clerk in the auditors
office of the Central Vermont railroad,
having come to st. Adams just two
wears ago to the day when she was taken
sick. The body viii be taken Saturday
to Randolph, where the burial will be
made.
Health Officer DR.. Arnold reports that
100 new cases were added this morning.
The other two who died yesterday were
Miss Pearl Y. Mccarthy, aged 2s, and
John Flanagan, aged 81.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-04
100000 NOW ABROAD.
Shipment of Troops Will Be Retarded by
Influenza.

Washington, d. c., Get 4.-American
troops abroad now number 100000, so
of the House military commit
tee were informed to-day at their weekly
conference at the war department. Span
ish influenza in camps and cantonments
will retard shipments somewhat in the
immediate future, they were told. The
department has adopted the policy of not
sending men overseas who have been ex-
posed or show symptoms OF the disease.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-04
GIUSEPPE PASETTo
Was Taken Sick While Caring for His
Family.

Giuseppe Pasetto, known to many
friends in the Barre Italian colony as
"Beppi,' died at his home, 6 Merchant
street, Thursday night at 10 o'clock. He
was stricken while caring for his wife
and children, who have been seriously i'll.
The deceased was born in Italy, SO
years ago, and had resided in Barre for
the past Is years. Besides his wife, Bea
tricio Pasetto, he leaves a son, Edo, and
a daughter, Evelyn. His sister IN Mrs.
Vittorio Orlando of Barre. His mother
lives in Italy, where his father died a
month ago.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-04
NAN VAS KILLED
ON A CROSSING
Unknown's Legs Were Cut OF by Train
South Of the Village of
West Burke.

St, Johnsbury, Oct. 4-Workmen going
to the farm Of Elmer Darling in East
Burke found the body of an unknown
man on the railroad crossing short dis.
tance south of West Burke this morning,
the man having been run over by train
and both legs being cut off The man was
about 70 years Of age and was poorly
dressed There was nothing about him Ia
serve for Identification purposes. The
body was taken to West Burke.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-04
RUTH MAE coMsTocK.
Sophomore at Spaulding High School
Dead,

The death OF Miss Ruth Mae Com
stock of Mount street, sophomore at
Spaulding high school and the adopted
daughter Of Mrs. Carrie Comstock, oc-
CURED at the City hospital this morning
at 4 o'clock. She had been i'll 10 days,
an attack OF the grip having developed
into pneumonia The deceased was born
in Barre April Q, 1908. Besides her fos-
ter4nother, she leaves foster-sister,
Miss Dora Comstock, sister, Miss Flor
ence Morris of Chicago, and brother,
Edward Morris Of East Montpelier.
Private funeral services viii be held
in the Church Of the Good Shepherd Sun
day, Rev. w. J. NJ, Beattie officiating,
with interment following in Hope ceme-
terry.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-04
oRRIN coAcHE.
Soon Followed His Daughter as Victim
of Influenza.

Scarcely two days elapsed between the
death of his Il-year-old daughter and
that of Orrin Coache, who passed away
at his home on the east hill early to-
day. The deceased was born in Napier
Vile, p. O., 80 years ago. He came to
Vermont three years ago and had been
engaged as farmer. His wife, who Is
critically ILL., and three children are the
only near relatives surviving in this vi
cinity
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-04
WANTS 10000 MEN.
Provost Marshal General Crowder Makes
New Call.

Washington, D. c., Oct. 4.--Proyost
Marshal General Crowder to-day called
for 10000 grammar school graduates
from forty two states and the District Of
Columbia to entrain Oct. Is for technical
schools. OF the total $50 will be negroes.
Voluntary induction viii be allowed un.
til Oct. IL.
Vermont is to send 200 men.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-04
FRANCO AMERICANS
MOVE NORTHWARD
Have Made Progress in Champagne Re-
gion and French Gain North
of Rheims.

Paris, Oct. 4,French troops in the
St. Quentin region have advanced east
Of Lesdins, says the war office state
nssqt today.
American and French troops in Cham
pagne have made further advances north.
west of Blanc Mont and Medeah farm.
North and northwest of Rheims the
French have increased their gains some
what and improved their positions in
the region Of Betheny.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-04
MRS. GEORGE cRoTEAU.
Pike Street Woman Had Been III Few
DAYS

Mrs. George Croteau of % Pike street
died this morning of the malady that has
claimed so many victims in Barre this
week. She had been i'll several days. The
deceased is survived by her husband, who
is granitecutter, and by several young
children. She was around 81 years old
and had been resident of Barre for the
mast six wears
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-04

complete German field gun battery. He
crept up on the battery position by him.
self and shot all the gunners. A lieu
tenant, sergeant and private with
automatic rifles took trench with l05
prisoners by making the Germans be-
heye they had been outfanked in force.
A tribute to the skill and courage to
an adversary was given in the last few
days by a mortally wounded German
officer who exclaimed to French off
Ger: "You have fought magnifcently.
You will be in my country by Christmas.
As soldier | congratulate you"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-04
JERRY MICHAEL.
Native of Syria but Resident of Barre
IS Years.

Jerry Michael, member of the Pros
pect street Syrian colony, whose wife
died Monday night, passed away this
morning at o'clock, after an illness Of
week, He was 35 years old and a
native Of Mount Lebanon, Syria, having
been resident Of Barre for the past Is
years. His wife was Annie Shady Mi
ehael, and four children surviving are
his son, Shady Michael, and three
daughters, Amelia, Annie and Josephine.
His brother, Private Joseph Michael, has
been stationed at Camp Deyens, and a
sister, Mrs Tony John, lives in Proyi.
dence, r. l.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-04
SECOND DEATH IN FAMILY.
And the Mother Is in a Critical Condi-
tion.

For the second time within a few days,
death has entered the home of Mrs Da-
vid Pombrio of 1885 North Seminary
street. This morning her son, Lyle Pom
brio, aged l6, died at o'clock. He had
been III for week and was stricken
about the same time that the disease
which finally claimed his father as a vie
tim made its appearance in the family.
The deceased was born in Barre IN 1902
and attend the city schools, after which
he was employed in the granite industry.
Besides his mother, he leaves three sis
tiers and four brothers, one Of whom il
with the eolors.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-04
DANIEL ROMANS.
Former Grocery Store Man Died This
Morning.

Daniel Romans, who formerly con
Quoted a grocery store on Brook street,
died at his home, corner of Newton
street and Elmwood avenue, this morn
ing at o'clock, the end following an
illness of five days. He was born in
Mount Lebanon, Syria, 33 years ago, and
came to Barre in 1906. Latterly he had
been employed in the granite industry.
Besides his wife, he leaves four children,
Celia, Susan and Lulu, and Tony Ro-
manis. Mrs. Alex. Corey of Graniteville
is his sister, and there are other sisters
living in North Adams, Mass, Fort Kent,
Me, and Littleton, n H. A brother re-
sides in Syria.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-04
AUSTRIANS FLEE
BEFORE ITALIANS
They Are Retiring in Considerable Disor.
der in Albania After Blowing
Up Their Depots.

London, Oct 4, l:30 p. m. (by the AS
sociated Press The Austro- Hungarian
forces in Albania are retiring in consid-
cradle disorder before the advancing Ital
ians The Austrian forces are blowing up
their depots.
Rome, Oct. AFTER the capture Of Be
rat by the Italians, cavalry Joined in the
pursuit of the retreating Austrians and
has made considerable advance, accord
ing to an official note issued to-day.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-04
GEORGE vENNER.
Son of Mrs. Lena Venner ef Maple Ave
nue. Died To-day.

George Venner, son of Mrs. Lena Ven
ner of Maple avenue, died early to-day,
after a short illness, in the course of
which an attack Of the grip developed pos.
tive symptoms Of pneumonia. The boy
was born in Barre II years ago and lat
terly had been employed at the plant Of
the Harrison Granite Co and in the
Smith, Whitcomb & Cook foundry. Be
sides his mother, he leaves four brothers,
Albert, Tafey, William and Joseph. His
father died in this city number of
years ago.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-04
ELI BERTRAND.
After a Weeks Illness, He Died This
Morning.

Eli Bertrand, granitecutter living on
Lawrence avenue, died this morning aft
er a weeks illness Of the grip. He was
taken to the City hospital for treatment
a few days ago. The deceased was 80
wears old and native of northern New
York, although he had resided here for
many years. Besides his wife, he leaves
four children, and his mother There
are also two brothers, Fred Bertrand,
and Private P. f. Bertrand Of Camp
Upton. His sister, Bella Bertrand, also
survives
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-04
AMERICAN AIRMEN
ON BOMBING RAIDS
Dropped s71z Tons of Bombs on a Large
Number Of Towns Held by
the Germans.

With the American Army Northwest
OF Verdun, Thursday, Oct 3, 1850 D. m.
tby the Associated Press American
aviators were busy all day to-day, carry
ing out bombing attacks on CONTAINS.
Longuyon, Audon, Dommary, Buxieres,
Vigneulles, Chambley, Etain, Arnville and
Grandpre. They dropped 371s tons of
bombs.
Abileville, Gorze, Haydenville and
Marcq also were bombed.
In l2 days flying on this front, "a sue
cessful missions have been undertaken by
the American ayiators.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-04
TOOK I42 PRISONERS
LOST ONLY II MEN
British on Italian Front Carried Out
Most Successful Raid Against
Austrian Trenches Fac
ing Asiaqo.
ing Asiago,

London, Oct 4-Concerning British
activities on the Italian mountain front
the war office issued this statement:
Last night Warwickshire troops car
ried out a most successful raid into the
enemy trenches, facing Asiago, capturinv
l42 prisoners, including four officers. Our
casualties were twelve
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-04
CIANTINO ZUCHINELLI.
He Leaves No Near Relatives in Barre,
but Several in Italy.

Ciantino Zuehiuelli of l3 Addison street
died early to-day at the home Of Dr. O.
j.. Barr Of Cottage street, whittier he had
been removed for treatment, He was
born in Suna Palazza, Italy, 80 years
ago, and had been a resident of Barre
for the past 10 years, having been en-
ployed as a granitecutter by Comolli &
Sons There are no near relatives in
America. He has brother in the Italian
army, and recently second brother,
serving with the same colors, was dis
charged because Of wounds. His mother
also lives in Italy. The deceased was an
ardent supporter Of the cause of the all
lies and here in Barre he had subscribed
literally to war charities.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-04
DESTROYED ARMY MATERIAL.
Allies Did More Than to Wipe Out Aus
trian Naval Strength.

London, Oct Ain the leyeling of the
fortifcations and depots at Durazzo
Wednesday the entente squadron, accord
ing to a Central News dispatch from
Rome, destroyed much material for the
Austrian army in Albania
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-04
SERIOUS AT ST. JoHNsBURY.
Seven Deaths and 16s New Cases Are
Reported.

st. Johnsbury, Oct. 4There have been
seven deaths from the influenza during
the past "a hours and l6S new cases re-
ported, making total of 1907 cases,
The situation is considered very serious,
as there is a shortage of doctors and
nurses. Two of the doctors played ont
yesterday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-04
FAR ABOVE QUOTA.
Montana Has Eleven Counties Yet to
Hear From.

Helena, Mont, Oct. 4.--Montana's quota
Of $l6,000,00O has been subscribed to the
Fourth Liberty Loan, it was announced,
and eleven counties of the 43 in the state
were yet to be heard from today,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-04
ANTONIO GRASI.
Second in Family to Die During the
Week.

Antonio Grasi of rs Blackwell street
passed away at the City hospital this
morning after an illness of week. His
death is the second in the Grasi family
this week, his wife's death having oc-
CURED Monday morning of pneumonia.
Her funeral was held yesterday, with in
terment in Hope cemetery. The deceased
was around 80 years old, native of
Italy, and resident of Barre for the
past eight years. He leaves two daugh-
ters, Mary and Nella Grasi,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-04
GERMANS TFRRoR-srRIcKEN
When American Tanks Burst Among
Them at Apremont.

With the American Army in France,
Thursday, Oct. tReuter's) When Ger
man forces advanced Tuesday in an at
tempt to capture Apremont, on the front
northwest Of Verdun, American tanks
suddenly emerged from the town in all
directions. The tanks went through the
German ranks, splitting bullets into them
from all sides and spreading the utmost
terror and CONSERVATION
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-04
AMERICANS SANK
TWO SUBMARINES
During the Bombardment Of Durazzo, II
Was Officially Announced at
Rome Today

Rome, Oct A. American submarine
chasers destroyed two enemy submarines
yesterday during the bombardment Of
Durazzo, it was officially announced to.
day
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-04
OREGON OVER TOP.
Quota Of $33,7os,i3o Was PREACHED To-
day.

Portland Ore Oct 4. -Oregons quota
Of $33 3,70s, l30 in the Fourth Libery Loan
has been subscribed, it was annssuneed.
and Portland with an opportionhteht of
$l8,323,42l today claimed the honor of
being the first city of its class to fill its
allotment
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-04
VALENTINO AJA.
Died at His Home on the East Barre
Road.

Valentino Ala died at his home ON the
East Barre road Thursday afternoon, aft
er brief illness. lie was "a years old
and native Of Spain, although for the
past nine years he had resided here,
having been employed as granitecutter.
He is survived by his wife and child,
who are in Spain; by two brothers liv-
ing in East Barre, both of whom are i'll;
and by his mother and Aster in Spain.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-04
TOWN OF BARRE NOTICE

The schools of Barre Town will re-
main closed for another week, and there
will be no services in any church in Barre
Town next Sunday.
Dr.. E. Il. Bailey, Health oaicar-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-04
UNDER THE NORMAL.
New York District Has Subscribed Only
$2l5,219,O5o.

New York, Oct, Am overnight in
crease in Fourth Liberty Loan subserip.
tions amounting to $3l ,S72, 800, was far
under the daily average which must be
maintained if the second, Federal reserve
district is to obtain its quota of 81 .s00.-
100000. At 10 a m. today $2,2l0,050 had
been officially pledged
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-04
ST. JoHNsBURY SOLDIER DEAD.
Private Arthur Decoteaux Died at Camp
Colt.

st. Johnsbury, Oct. 4.--Priyate Arthur
Decoteaux, son of Mrs. Mary Decoteaux,
died yesterday of influenza at Camp Colt,
Pa. He was 2l years old and left St.
Johpsbury last July. The body is on the
way here now.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-04

MILLION AND QUARTER
Already Reported Raised by the Women
Workers in Vermont.

st, Adams, Oct 4.-Five cities and SO
towns report $l24l 500 subscriptions to
the fourth Liberty loan secured by the
women workers.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-04
TURKISH MINISTER RESIGNS.
Interior Department Head Is Reported to
Have Quit.

Amsterdam, Oct, 4-The Turkish min.
lister of the interior has resigned. accord
ing to a Constantinople message to-day.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-04
AMERICANS MADE
FURTHER GAINS
Captured Blanc Mont and Other Posi-
tions In Champagne, General
Pershing Reports.

Washington, D. c., Oct. 4.-Capture of
Blanc Mont and other positions in Cham
pagne was reported to-day by General
pershing in his communique for Thurs
day, announcing further gains by the
American forces fighting with the French
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-04

With the American Army in France,
Thursday, Oct. 3 tby the Associated
Press, 8 p m.).--American troops went
into action this morning on the Cham
pagne front. A report from the French
army states that they had advanced con.
siderably by noon and had taken Blanc
Mont and MedeaIh farm.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-27
Wednesday, February q, 1918.
Amanites Patriots.

Many Rock Island people are &C
ouainted with residents Of Amana,
Iowa. They are the sturdy offspring
OF German immigrants who founded a
colony in one of the richest sections
of Iowa, where for generations they
have prospered from the soil. Be-
cause of their religion the army draft
board exempted members of the So
ciety. But the organization does not
= believe that it's members should be
permitted to stay at home while their
fellow Americans go across and fight
for the security of their country. SO
they have entered protest with the
exemption board and request that
their case be reopened that as many
Of their members as are eligible go
into the service. This probably is the
most unusual instance that has devel-
oped since the entrance of the United
States into the war. Amanites might
be excused for having German SYM
pathies because all are the children
Of fathers born in the land of the
kaiser. But they have come to appre-
ciate America, land to which their
forbears came to escape injustices al
home, and they don't propose to lei
their religion interfere with what the,
regard as their sacred duty at such &
time as now-when the flag they have
grown to honor and love is threat
ened
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-27
For Home Effect.

Won Hertling's peace address to the
reichstag does not appear to have Gre
ated a favorable impression among
the nations that are opposed to Ger
many in the war.
While on the face Of them the pro-
posals read acceptably, it is maintain
ed that they were uttered chiefly for
the purpose of winning the sympathetic
ear of the masses of the people Of the
empire, most Of whom have grown
tired of the war and are threatening
revolution unless 1t is terminated
pretty quickly.
When the people are informed that
the enemy nations will not listen to
the latest so-called liberal concessions
Of the imperial government, in which
it agrees to the four main principles
laid down by President Wilson as a
basis of concluding the war, they are
renewed in their determination to stick
to the struggle and endure even
greater hardships than they have thus
far faced in order that the causes for
which their government stands shall
triumph. In other words, accepting
the allied Interpretation Of the Won
Hertling speech. it is merely a clever
~ framed bit of verbiage to cement
the folks at home and convince them
that they are not to accomplish any
satisfactory result for their country
by diplomacy; that it must be done by
the sword, and that to stop now would
be a humiliation that Prussianism
could never live down.
Thus the kaiser tells his people they
must fight until they gain their ends
by wading through blood. Well, he
will find that the allies are prepared
to accommodate him, although if ii
were left to the countries that are
fighting Germany the slaughter could
be. brought to an end within few
weeka. and upon terms that would
not involve dishonor upon any of the
nations engaged, not even Germany.