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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-19
TOPSHAM

The box social and entertainment at
town hall on Tuesday evening for the
benefit of the Red Cross was a decided
success. The opening number on the pro-
gram was singing of "The Star Spangled
Banner" in which all were invited to
join. There were several musical selee-
tions, also a dialogue by three of the
school children, entitled, THE Train to
Maurs," which were much appreciated,
Rev. c. A. Lay gave an address, and by
means of chart gave statistics showing
the work done by the Red Cross during
the past year. Following this was the
sale of the boxes by w. n. Fox. Each
lady, seated in chair, wrapped in a
sheet, with feet and hands exposed, hold
ing her box, which was sold to the high
est bidder. Hot coffee was served free.
Net proceeds amounted to Sl4.6S Eu-
gene Eastman and Mr.. Simpson of East
Corinth furnished music for the last part
OF the evening The finance committee
wish to thank all who helped to make
the event success, and especially those
who made no charge for their services.
G. L. McLam accompanied his wife to
Hanover hospital on Sunday, where she
| will remain for the present.
Moses Mills is on the sick list at the
home of his sister, Mrs. r. p, Cilley.
Mrs. Elmer j. Mills and daughter, Miss
Alice, were at South Ryegate last Friday,
where Mrs. Mills went TO consult DR.. G.
w. Darling.
Miss Ida Mae Hall has been poorly for
the past few days.
Miss Ruth Mckay is boarding with
Mrs. j. X. White.
Russell Morrison and aunt, Mrs. John
Hood Of Barre, were at H. B. Whites
Saturday, having made the trip by mo-
toreycle. Mr. Hood came on Sunday with
his automobile.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Smith were at Barre
last Saturday.
George Hall and son, Edward, were at
Woodsyille on Saturday.
Gerald II. Powers returned from Han
over hospital on Saturday, where he un.
derwent an operation on Thursday for
,, the removal Of his tonsils.
Rev. c. A. Lay win occupy the pulpit
of the Congregational church at East
Corinth for the present. Service will be
at 1880 p. M, which necessitates having
our service here at 1890 a. m, instead OF
| IL, the usual hour. Please bear in mind
that the Sunday morning service viii b.
one-half hour earlier than usual.
The Red Cross meeting will be omitted
on Thursday Dec. 20, it being Christmas
week, after which they will be resumed
as usual
Rev J. C, Wright was a business visit
or at Groton ON Thursday.
Communion was observed at the Unit
ed Presbyterian church last Sunday with
goodly number in attendance to listen
to the excellent address by the pastor
Rev G. A. Lay
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-19
WORCESTER

Mrs. Forrest Merrill and son Of Hol-
yoke, Mass, are spending the Christmas
vacation at her fathers, Henry King,
Miss Goldia Farnsworth has finished
her work in Middlesex and returned
home.
Mrs. Harold Grey and little daughter
of Worcester, Mass, and Mrs. Archie
Saxby and son Of Marshfield were recent
visitors at Forrest Grey's.
There will be Christmas exercises held
at the church Tuesday evening.
Roy Chandler has sold the "Pete" lot
on west hill to Paul Richardson.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. F. Hurd and L. NJ
Hrd have gone to Lynn, Mass, for the
winter.
Henry King has received a German
helmet from his son-in law, Arthur Alex
ander, who is now stationed at Chau-
mont, France.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-19
SEN. KNOX WILL TALK
On Deferring Proposal for League of Ma
tons Till Peace Is Signed.

tons Till Peace Is Signed.
Washington, d. c., Dec. Especial
subjects before the Senate foreign re-
Iations committee at its weekly meeting
to- day were resolutions by Senator's
johnson Of California and Knox of Penn
sylvania, respectively, demanding an off.
cial statement of the American policy in
Russia and for postponement Of the de-
fining Of league of nations and freedom
of the seas until after the peace treaty
Senator Knox, it was understood, told
the committee in executive session that
the question of league of nations and
freedom of the seas should not be in
cluded in the formal peace treaty, but
should be deferred for separate consider
alton Regardless of the committees
action on his resolution, Senator Knox is
planning soon to address the Senate in
support of his plan of deferring disposal
at the peace conference of what now
are regarded as two Of the most con
troverted questions.
TIL" resolution of Senator johnson was
introduced last week when he discussed
Russian affairs at length.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-19
I'm Attractive
Christmas Packages

Our assortment was Sc
lected especially for the hol-
idays. Choosing Stationery
answers the problem that
seems so difficult to solve;
giving it means pleasing
someone absolutely.
Correspondence Cards in
beautiful holiday boxes,
25c to S1.50
Linen Finish Paper in
Xmas boxes. .25c to $500
Bond Paper in elegant
boxes. ..... soc to $500
Combination Boxes of Cor
respondence Cards and
Writing Paper, soc to $500
Very attractive boxes of
Stationery with two or
more styles of Envelopes in
the same box, Csc to $500
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-19
South Barre Grange Fair.

South Barre grange fair Thursday and
Friday evenings. Thursday evening-vo-
cal and instrumental music, farce, tab
eau, America and Her Allies" tableaux
illustrating the song, Columbia, the
Gem of the Ocean" Friday evening
music, readings, patriotic tableaux, with
music and readings. Admission, l0c and
l5c. Everyone invited. adv
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-19
GRANETEVILLE

Gilbcrt's hall tonight, five reels-the
twelfth episode of "The Red Ace" fea-
turing Mary Walcamp; a two-reel com.
edy, also Universal Screen magazine. Ad-
mission, and IL cents Tomorrow
night, eight reels-tthe fifth episode OF
"The Lost Express" featuring Helen
Holmes, also good five-reel Mutual fea
ture and one comedy. Admission, l0c
and l5e.--adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-19
Notice.

A regular meeting of the Central Labor
union of Barre and vicinity will be held
in carpenters hall, Worthen block, on
Friday evening, Dec. 20, at 1880 o'clock,
Delegates please note change of date,
Per order Angus Mcdonald, Sec.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-19
Notice.

Regular meeting of Barre polishers
branch will be held in their hall, Nichols
block, on Thursday evening, Dec, 10, at
o'clock. w. G. Pirie, Sec
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-10
WORK OF MISSION
SOCIETIES SHOWN

About fifty women attended the all
day session of the Richmond Fedora
ton of Foreign Missionary societies
at the Grace M. E. church Tuesday
morning and afternoon.
Miss Edith Bell, field secretary OF
the federation in Indiana, Illinois and
Michigan, gave an address on work
accomplished by. the missions.
Reports showing the various meth
DDS of work used by the churches of
the city were given by representatives
of the societies at the morning ses-
sion. Mrs. ]. s. Hill presided
Routine business was discussed at
the morning session Mrs. Fred Bartel
sang a solo and Mrs. Alden Mote pre-
sided over the quiet hour which i'm
mediately preceded lunch served in
the church dining room.
Miss Blanche Scott read paper on
women Workers In the Orient" at the
opening of the afternoon session. Mrs.
l.. H. Bunyan spoke briefly on mis-
sionary work. making a point OF the
labor and fidelity needed. Mrs. Will
Kreuger gave a vocal solo accompan-
led byMiss Lucille Haner.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-10
DISCUSSES TRADE
OPENINGS IN ORIENT

The great Industrial and commercial
opportunities for the United States
in the Orient were discussed at the
Rotary Club today by B. H. McClain,
representative Of the Foreign Work
committee of the Young Mems Christ
ian Association.
The resources In Japan and China
have never been developed, said Mr..
McClain, and great commercial rela-
tons are open to this country.
Mr.. McClain is the guest OF the
Richmond Young Mems Christian AS
ISOLATION for few days. He has
been doing extensive work in India.
Japan. China and on the Mesopotam-
ian front as a Y. M. C. A. secretary
aud member of the Foreign Work COM
mittee.
J. W. Ester]ine, Indianapolis manu-
facturer, chairman of the Indiana
State Foreign Work of the Young
Mems Christian Association was pres
ent and talked of the vital Importance
of extending the work of the Associa-
ton in undeveloped, unchristianized
countries.
Lieutenant Roland Nusbaum was a
guest. About 60 members were
present.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-10
High School Ciuics Class
Guests of Commercial
Club Wednesday Night

The civics class of the high school
will be special guests of the CONNER
cial club at their membership meeting
Wednesday night. Shannon Neff. the
teacher of the civics class, and all the
pupils will be present to observe
commercial organization in open meet
ing and hear J. o. Van Osdal, attorney
for the Union Traction company, OF
Indianapolis. and president of the An
derson Chamber of Commerce. speak
on the subject of Reconstruction at
Home"
Immediately before the club meet
ing, the merchants organization OF
Richmond will meet for short confer
ence to consider whether or not they
will keep open at night during the hol-
iday season.
Charles Slfer, chairman of the spe-
cial entertainment committee, said
Tuesday that arrangements have been
made for special music, luncheon,
and smoke. All club members are
asked to attend.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-10
City Statistics
Deaths and Funerals.


Eiatjev-William B. Flatley, 81 years
old, died Monday morning at MS nome
near Webster of Influenza. Mr.. FIAT
ley was born in Mayo county IN Ire
land in 1852, and has lived in this VI
cinity for forty years. He was promi-
nent in all agricultural activities IN
this community. He is survived by
two daughters, Margaret and Anna,
one son. Andrew, three sisters and TWO
brothers. Funeral services Will be
held Thursday morning at 10 O'Clock
from st. Mary's church, OF which MT.
Flatley was a member. Rev. W. Cron
in will officiate. Friends may call at
any time.
Mason-The funeral Of George d.
Mason, who died of paralysis OF the
brain. will be held Wednesday after
noon at two o'clock from the family
home. 245 Pearl street. Friends may
call at the home any time. Burial VIII
be in Earlham cemetery
RulIman-Anna Rullman. 33 years
old. died at Reid Memorial hospital
Tuesday morning. The body will be
shipped to Indianapolis, where funeral
services will be held. Burial will be
in Indianapolis.
Mckiffn-Robert, two years ca son
of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Mckee, died at
the family residenct, 239 South west
Second street Monday evening OF
pneumonia. Funeral services will be
held Wednesday Afternoon at l o'clock
from the home. Burial will be IN
Earlham cemetery.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-10
Postoffice Work Is
Hampered by Illness
of Nine Employees

Nine employees of the postoffice are
absent from work because of illness,
and in consequence the rest of the
employees are compelled to work over
time in order to get necessary duties
done.
Five carriers and four clerks are
among those listed as missing
among the postoffice employees.
The shortage in help at the post
office has made it necessary to cut
the number of deliveries to mini
mum. Only one delivery is made to
the residence districts, and every eff.
fort is being made to get important
business letters to their destination
on schedule.
Postma ster Beck mounted the par.
eel post delivery wagon Tuesday morn
ing and rode for several hours deliv-
ering parcel post packages.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-10
PENNV|LLE man
DIES IN FRANCE

Corporal Harry Gray of Pennville,
former Indiana University football
player, is listed in Tuesdays casual
ties as died of disease. He was 26
years old.
Word telling of his death in France
following an Illness from Spanish In
fluenza, was received by relatives a
week ago.
Gray enlisted in the Indiana Univer.
sity Ambulance corps shortly after the
war broke out in April, 1917, and has
been in France for over Il year. He
was assigned to service with the
French army after going overseas and
in recent letters told of being at the
front and passing over reconquered
territory.
He was a graduate of Indiana Uni
versity football team for four years.
He is survived by his parents and
two sisters.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-10
HoHENzOLLERN
MADE EFFORTS
TO take LIFE
Member of Retinue Saved
Life, Says Reports Writ
ing Book Telling Of Part in
War.
(By Associated Press)


LONDON, Dec. 10.--William Hob
enzollern, the former German emper.
or, has attempted to commit suicide,
following mental depression according
to the LEIPZIG Tageblatt which Is
quoted in a Copenhagen dispatch to
the Exchange company. A member
OF the former emperor's retinue who
prevented Herr Hohenzollern from
carrying out his intention received q
wound 1t is said.
The former German emperor, has
had several interviews at Amerongen
with two German experts on interna-
tional with whom he discussed his
personal position, according to an
Amsterdam dispatch to the Express.
These experts arrived and left Amer
ongenin a rather mysterious manner.
1t is understood. according to the
dispatch, that Herr Hohenzollern Is
writing his autobiography and his
tory Of his reign. He will explain his
attitude before and during the war, 1t
Is said The book. which will be long,
is intended for publication, or II It's
author Is tried before an international
tribunal may be read as part OF his
defense
The city council at Spa has docu-
mentary evidence proving that q
Dutch general came to Spa to meet
the former German German emperor
before his flight into Holland. accord
ing to the Matin. 1t would appear
therefore that his reception and that
OF the Crown Prince and suite at the
Dutch frontier was "a nero comedy
the newspaper continues.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-10
IF YOUR EARS RING
WITH HEAD NOISES

II you have roaring, buzzing
head noises in your ears. are get
ting hard Of hearing and fear Ca
tarrhal Deafness, go to your drug.
gist and get ounce Of Parmint
double strength. and add to it
u pint Of hot water and a little
granulated sugar. Take table,
spoonful four times day. Z
This will often bring quick re-
lief from the distressing head
noises. Clogged nostrils should
open, breathing become easy and
the mucus stop dropping into the
throat. 1t Is easy to prepare, costs
little and is pleasant to take. Any
one who has catarrhal trouble OF
the ears, is hard Of hearing or has
head noises should give this pre-
scription trial.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-10
ORCHESTRA'S XMAS
CONCERT POSTPONED.

The usual Christmas concert for
the public cannot be given by the
high school orchestra this year owing
to influenza conditions, but 1t will be
probably given later in the year. ac-
cording to Ralph Sloane. director.
The students have been keeping up
their practice during the epidemic,
and have been devoting their time to
a more difficult class Of music this
year,
The development Of the high school
orchestra is one Of the interesting
features in Richmond's musical his
tory 1t was organized twenty-five
years ago with VIII Earhart as direc-
tor and John Thompson as concert
master. The orchestra at that time
was composed of ten musicians.
Since that time It has grown until
at the present time It consists OF fifty
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-10
SCHOOLS AFFECTED
BY FLU" EPIDEMIC

County superintendent Of schools.
c.. O. Williams said Tuesday that a
great many pupils are out OF the
schools because of influenza. He
said that the high spots" could only
be covered in this school year but If
the epidemic goes on teachers will not
be able to do even this.
There are no teachers out at pres
ent. Mr.. Williams said that he thought
there would be no scarcity OF teachers
next year. There are % men in the
service from Wayne county schools,
and he said some of these will prob
ably return. There will be few who
will pursue the line Of work they took
up during the war
Women teachers who took govern.
ment positions will probably return to
take up school teaching, Mr.. Williams
believes.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-10
DEMANDS OF NEW
MERCHANT MARINE
.NAvY'S PROBLEM.
Training Facilities to be Ex-
tended to Accommodate
lll,000 Men at Once.
ny Associated Press,

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1O.-War time
increase OF the naval personnel from
$4,000 to nearly 100000 to man 1900
vessels instead Of 176. Is described In
the annual report Of Rear Admiral
Leigh C. Palmer. chief Of the bureau
Of navigation, made public today. Ev-
cry one Of the ships in commission.
from battleships to cargo carriers. Ad-
miral Palmer says has complete COM
plements of officers and men with ex-
new drafts. The navy also provided
armed guards and radio crews for mer-
chant vessels In transatlantic service"
The great task now. in the opinion
Of Admiral Palmer who recently was
relieved from the bureau to take COM
mand Of battleship. will be furnish
ing 100000 officers and men for the
Shipping Boards merchant feet, es-
timated to comprise 1924 vessels by
December, 1919. To accomplish this
the permanent training facilities have
been expanded SO as to accommodate
10000 men at once. These include
the Great Lakes station, with capac-
ity Of $4,000; Newport and Hampton
Roads. $4,000 each; and Pelham Bay,
N. Y, $4,000. Hundreds Of ships are
used as floating schools. each being
assigned a certain number Of men to
be taught the rudiments OF seaman
ship, and IA Institutions are conduct
Ing regular courses in the training Of
officers.
Notwithstanding the enormous ex-
pansion of the personnel" the report
says, "the various units of the navy
have reached a higher state of battle
efficiency than ever before"
Enlistment statistics show that ev-
cry state In the union contributed to
the growth of the navy, such states as
Montana and Nevada each sending
more than $500 men. There were
2,203 assertions during the year, but
the percentage Of assertions dropped
from 143 to 93.
Admiral Palmer reports that rough
ly, $4,000 of the 435,000 in the navy
are native born. and $4,000 are natural.
lied citizens. New York alone fur
nished 80 per cent. Of the native born.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-10
Court Records

Marriage.
A marriage license has been issued
to Clyde Henry Brehm, railroader,
Richmond, and Fannie Opal Black,
cashier, Richmond.
Wife Given Divorce.
Lena Spanagel was granted di-
vorce in circuit court this morning
from John Spanagel. The defendant
was charged with abandonment and
failure to provide. The plaintiff is
not to marry for two years.
Land Transfers.
Theodore S. Martin to Louis N.
Hampton, part southeast, section 5,
township IA. range l, part northeast.
section s, township IA, range l, So
500
Joseph l.. Haisley to Frank c. TILL
son, lots 10, %, 26, Park View, Rich
mond, $500.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-10
Colonel NeH Praised for
Valiant Service in France

Middleton Neff. formerly superin.
tendent of the Richmond division of
the Pennsylvania railroad with resi-
dence here, is mentioned in an article
entitled, Army Tracks and Traffic In
France" by Isaac F. Marcosson, in the
Saturday Evening Post, as one Of the
American railroad men who did val
liant service in France.
Neff has the military title of Lieut..
Colonel and is listed in the roster OF
officials of the American Overseas
Transportation System. Lieut.. Col.
Neff Is widely known in this city.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-10
ATTENDS MEETING
OF STATE TEACHERS

C. o. Williams, county superintend-
ent of schools, will go to Indianapolis
tomorrow to attend the meeting of the
executive committee of the state
teachers association, of which he is
secretary and treasurer. G. A. Steel
ey of Richmond, who is also member
OF the committee will probably attend.
On Thursday in Indianapolis. Mr..
Williams will attend meeting OF the
State High School committee OF which
he is secretary
Friday morning he will attend the
meeting of the State Board of Edu-
cation and Friday afternoon the State
Teachers Reading Circle board will
meet to select the professional books
for the teachers for next year. Mr..
Williams is president of this board.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-10
Quickly Breaks Cold,
Cough, Sore Throat
Rub Chest With PetrisoI. Very Pene-
srating-Works Like Magic.

When the membranes are attacked
by colds, coughs. or sore throat, break
up the congestion and draw out the in
flammation by applying Petrisol to
chest neck and nose. You can feel Its
wonderful penetrating action. Draws
out the Inflammation, clears the pas
cages, luiets down the whole disturb
ance and helps the system throw 1t off.
You never saw anything like the way
It breaks up ! bad cold.
A wonderful thing. too, for any In
flammation Ike lame back. sore mus
cles. muscular rheumatism, stiff neck
Better than plasters. Just rub II IN.
Don't nave to bind 1t up. Costs little.
All iruggists.-Adv.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-10
Social Service Bureau
Expresses Appreciation

Mrs. j. F. Hornaday, chairman Of
the committee in charge of the Social
Service Drive for clothing conducted
recently, said Tuesday she wished to
thank the people of Richmond for their
generous response during the drive.
All sorts of clothing was collected.
amounting to several hundred pounds.
Night gowns are still needed for
children.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-10
CUT THIS OUTFIT IS WORTH MONEY

DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this slip.
enclose with SC and mall it to Foley &
Co. 1895 Sheffield Ave. Chicago, Ill.
writing your mama and address clearly
You Will receive IN return A trial pack
age containing Foley's Honey and Tar
Compound, for coughs, colds and Group:
and back; rheumatism, backache, kid
ney and bladder ailments; and Foley
Cathartic Tablets, wholesome and
thoroughly cleansing cathartic, for con-
stipation, biiiousness. headache and
sluggish bowels. For sale by A. G.
Luken & Co.--Adv.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-10

two musicians. The school owns for
ty instruments which 1t loans to fresh
men and sophomores who are inter
ested In music. At the present time
the school has a bassoon and bass
violin ready for use.
The orchestra is planning to start
the school activities moving by CIV
ing a party Monday night.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-10
e.
Red Cross Notes

From a small organization Of twenty
Home Service workers In the base
ment of the Treasury department one
year ago, the Home Service Bureau
has grown until 1t now has working
force of 10000 employees occupying
thirteen buildings in Washington.
Get ready for the Red Cross Christ
mas Roll Call All you need is heart
and a dollar.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-10
Sl58,OOO Paid Out BY
Richmond Banks in
Xmas Sauing Funds

Merchants in Richmond should have
rushing business between now and
Christmas for $4,000 have been paid
out in Christmas Savings. according
to local banking houses.
About 5000 investors have been
benefited by this method OF saving
money for Christmas shopping.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-10

only One "BRoMo oUiNiNE"
To get the genuine, call for full name
LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Tab
lets. Look for signature of E. w.
GROVE. Cures a Cold In One Day.
zoe,