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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-28
FAMILY ESCAPES AFFIRMATION.

Mr.. and Mrs. Il. o. Kent of Barre were
considerably affected by coal gas Mon
day morning. believed to have escaped
from the Kitchen range. Mrs. Kent was
awakened and was nauseated. Awaken
ing her husband, he promptly fell In a
faint and their son was similarly affected.
Mrs. Kent was able to summon q neigh
Dor to their assistance.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-28
SO RUTLAND TRUANT CASES.

OF 712 cases Of absences from school
investigated by the truant officer in
Rutland. he found So cases of truancy,
81 being old offenders. But only two
necessitated confinement in situations.
The offenders were mostly between the
ages Of eight and ~ years.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-28
PRIZES FOR WAR BREAD.

The Woman's club Of Rutland ia to
have an exhibit of war breads and cookies.
The points. for decision are the most
efficient use Of substitutes. the saving of
sugar or fats. the most appetixing and
nutritious foods.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-28
BOYS HURT CoAsTING.

Arlington and Samuel Pond, aged
five and seven yeras respectively. sons
of DR.. and Mrs. Pond Of Rutland, were
severely hurt in a coasting accident,
the former suffering a broken leg and
the latter a bad scalp wound. They
were sliding, face down, when they
crashed into a trolley wire pole.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-28
CROSSED WIRES BLAMED.

The farm buildings Of ]. A. squires
at Derby were burned early Wednes-
day, Feb. 20. Mr.. Squires saved all MS
stock, but lost tools and other personal
property. The fire was caused by the
breaking Of cross arm holding
1900 volt electric wire. which fell on
a 120-volt wire. The Clyde River PUP
company's plant which caught IRE
was extinguished with little damage
Mr.. Squire's loss is $4,000
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-28
BUCKET BRIGADE SAVES HOUSE.

A fire badly damaged what Is known as
the "Old Thornton" place on the Castleton
road In West Rutland Tuesday. The house
Is 30 rods from a spring. the nearest water
supply, and the neighbors forming
bucket brigade passed water from hand to
hand the entire distance and In spite of
the high wind succeeded in putting out
the fire.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-28
MEMORIAL WINDOW DAMAGED.

During the high wind Tuesday. the
memorial window and frame In the front
of st. Luke's Episcopal Church at Ches-
ter were blown out. causing much dam
age. The window Is about 10 by 20 feet
and was very valuable. 1t was thought
strange the window should be forced to
the outside. but it was found to have
been not as firmly fixed as 1t should have
been,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-28
FLORIST SHOP DAMAGED.

The greenhouse property owned by Car.
roll N. Bond at Brattleboro was damaged
by fire, causing loss Of 1880 to $S'Wo
Thousands Of beautiful plants were lost'
the entire stock Of Easter lilies being IN
cluded. The blaze originated in the boiler
room.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-28
BRIDGE ROOF BLOWN OFF.

The roof OF the highway bridge across
the mouth of the West river at Brattle-
boro was blown off by the high wind,
landing on the ice below. The roof is
being salvaged and some of it may be
used in the construction of a new roof
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-28

Harold H. Carr Of st. Johnsbury, a
U. v. M. man, accepted in December for
the aviation corps. has been ordered to
report at Cornell March g.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-28
FARM BUREAU GROWING.

Although handicapped by bad weather,
the membership campaign Of the Rutland
County Farm Bureau Is showing results.
Two hundred and seventy-nine already
have been secured this year, an increase
OF ~ over last years total membership.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-28
GUARD SMALLPOX PATIENT

The one smallpox case in Barre Is being
guarded by no less than three policemen.
Daniel Houghton. who has the disease. is
recovering. and the health authorities have
kept such tight grip on the situation
that no more cases have occurred.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-28
HALF POUND PER PERSON.

The second week Of dispensing sugar
by card at Bellows Falls found grocers
with about 1900 pounds. A total Of 1,7s5
cards have been issued for 1888 persons,
the allowance per person being one-half
pound.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-28

Edwin ]. Merrill Of Schneider. Ont, son
of E. J. Morrill, Of Marshfield, was SER
iously injured in a railroad wreck.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-28
BOY FALLS 40 FEET TO GROUND

John Wrubel, T. son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Michael Wrubel of Brattleboro, was seri-
ously hurt while at play with three other
boys. and is believed to have suffered
internal injuries. He slipped and fell
down an embankment to the retaining
wall. went over the wall and dropped 40
feet.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-28

William ]. Marsh. Jr.. Of Cabot, suffered
severe injuries when hit In the face by one
OF the front runners as he stopped to pick
up the fallen reins Just as the sled struck
a cradle hole
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-28

DIR. A. A. Cross Of Williamstown has
been commissioned a second lieutenant in
the medical department of the army.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-28

PATENT ON AUTO WINDSHIELD.
A patent for an improvement on an
automobile windshield has been granted
Jason A. Billado, Wallace w. Nichols and
John A. Barney of Rutland. The invention
consists Of an extra shield 80 arranged as
to keep the windshield clear in stormy
and moist weather.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-28
WINDSOR MAN BANKRUPT.

Leslie J. Robinson of Windsor has filed
a petition in bankruptcy. He has Liabilities
of $40, 80 Of which $4,000 is in secured
claims. His assets are $3.50, Of which $7oo
Is claimed exempt.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-28

The South Wallingford Dramatic club
made $7S.75 for the Red Cross by present.
ing "Brookdale FAIR
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-28

mints coined 100000 pennies. 10000
dimes and 100000 nickels to meet TIL
holiday trade demand.
Last year there were $50 strikes r
Japan, involving $4,000 workers compara
with 90 strikes involving 5000 workers y
the year before.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-28
RESCUED FROM SWIFT CURRENT.

NroOO JED FItOM SWIFT CUHRENT.
Alfred Magoon. employed as car cleaner
on the c. P. r. at Newport, dropped one
Of his implements, a brush over the bridge
railing on the Ice. He went after the
brush and the ice. which IL very thin be-
cause Of the swift current. gave way be-
meath him. His cries for help brought i'm
mediate assistance and ladder was let
down to him.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-28

Arthur l.. Trip has resigned as super
intendent- OF the Brattleboro Street Rail-
way company after having been In its
employ for 20 years.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-28
r. H. s. COMMENCEMENT HONOR

r. II. s. COMMENCEMENT HONORS.
Commencement honors at the Rutland
high school have been announced as fol-
lows: First place, which carries the
valedictory, to Miss Jennie X. Axeson;
second. with the salutatory, Miss Celia
Friedman. These awards are made on
the highest scholarship of the entire
course of four years.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-28
BUY Ex-oov. FLErCHER.s HERD.

Ex-Governor Fletcher's entire herd Of
Hereford cattle at Chester have been
bought by George Hosmer and Samuel
Adams There are very few Hereforts
owned In Vermont or New England. for
that matter. rt
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-28
THIS AND THAT.

In the Bellows Falls annual town meet
ing warning there are "a articles.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-28
CONFEDERATE VETERAN DIES.

Gottlied T. Brietling, 70. soldier Of
the Confederate army, died at Lunen-
burg Sunday. After the Civil War he
located at Randolph, Mass, before COM
ing to Vermont. His son, Major ]. c.
Brietling, is at Fort Sam Houston.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-28

There are over 200 women at Poultney
entitled to vote next Tuesday.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-28
THIRTEEN TOWNS REpREsENrrn

Thirteen towns were represented at the
Bennington county older boys confer
ence. Pledges secured show the rather
ing Will ultimately result In much good.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-28

A cake mailed to one of the Rutland
men last August while he was stationed
at birmingham. Mass. was received by
him November somewhere in France.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-28

Brattleboro's liabilities are s1,19727 less
than a year ago.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-28

THE REV. PETER BLACK DEAD.
The Rev. Peter Black. a former pas
tor of the Grace Methodist Church at
st. Johnsbury, died at Boston the other
day of pneumonia.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-28
BUILDING BIG POULTRY PLANT.

Arthur Westover, Bellows Falls con-
tractor. is erecting large poultry plant.
One house, 60 by Is feet, houses 300 hens
and a second is nearly completed A
flock Of Sicilian Buttercups was imported
this winter.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-28

Out Of coal, the Bethel Chrome Tan.
ming company turns to the use of wood.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-28

The Springfield hospital cared for 224
patients In 1917. and Its total expenditures
we're $S.S44.65.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-28

James X. Pirie has been elected
president of the Quarry Owners asso-
citation Of Barre.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-28

His face being frozen one of the coolest
mornings a few weeks ago. Albert LARA
bee of Hardwick Is now In a serious con-
dition, assesses having developed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-28
BUYS HOME IN FLORIDA.
(From the Orlando Sentinel.)

Fred B. Dale closed a deal yesterday
with George H. Holden Of Burlington, VT,
for the coquina rock house. 10 East Con-
cord avenue-completely furnished.
This house is called one Of the show
places of Orlando. The beautiful exterior
is we'll known to all. The interior is
finished in red gum cabinet finish and has
every known convenience. including
furnace in the cellar which radiates the
heat to every room.
Mr.. Matthews built this house for his
own use and no expense was spared to
make 1t perfect In every way. Mr.. Holden
IA 10 be congratulated on securing this at
tractive property and he will be welcomed
az a permanent resident of Orlando.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-28

Little Howard Scott of Washington
sprained his neck while turning somer-
saults.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-28

Associated charities of Brattleboro sper
$216.S8 in 1917 in aiding IS families.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-28

Ora Eastman's barn roof at Wash
ington fell in from the weight of snow
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-28

The Rutland library begins its new year
with 31,067 on hand.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-28

Bethel's town finances ran behind last
year because Of the State war tax, the
deficit being $2,366.S2.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-28

Mrs. Helen Himan has given to the First
Baptist Church at Newport a new pipe
organ.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-28

The Methodist Church Of Springfield has
been presented service flag by the Tri
Mu class, with stars for % men In serv-
ice,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-28

Barrels sugar card system is supplying
1882 people with sugar. 1919 cards having
been issued.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-28

The University Of Vermont Alumni in
Washington. d. c.. held a meeting there
last week.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-28

Alderman c. G. Reynolds has announced
himself as candidate for the mayoralty
chair of Barre, on an independent ticket.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-28

The house of Peter Bengard at WASH
ington was destroyed by fire Tuesday,
together with contents.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Angus c. Macdonald Of
Graniteville have been so years married.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-28
BELIEVED IN SIGNS,

BELIEVED IN SIGNS.
An elderly farmer hitched his team b
a telegraph post
Here" exclaimed the policeman. 'yog
can't hitch there!"
Cant hitch!" shouted the irate farmer
well. why have you sign up. Fine for
Hitching' ?"-Presbyteran Standard.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-28

The Hon. George Adam of Montreal
member of British war mission, is to speak
under the auspices Of Granite Lodge OF
Masons at Barre March IA.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-28

The little son of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Will
liams Of Bennington In attempting to take
a bone from a dog was bitten in the lower
lip.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-28

F. E. Payne of southern Michigan has
bought the 2O0-acre Maple Hill farm Of
E. ]. Watson of SALISBURY, after three
years negotiations.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-28

APPROPRIATIONS FOR YEAR ENDING JUNE
AND AMOUNTS EXPENDED DURING six MONTHS ENDING DEC.
81, 1877
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Holden are passing the
winter In Florida, as is their custom. but
II is not understood that they intend to
make that State their permanent home
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-28
THE STATES WORK
Summaries of January Reports of State
Departments to Board Of Control

Financial summary.
Cash balance, December
80. 1917 $S4S,72s.SS
Receipts for January. 1918
1881. ssS.s5
Ac JaDussy 0'' '' ,s7o.s4s.s1
la 1918 ' 6so,s17.sA
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-28

January 1913, Indicating an increase
Of 3294o in FIVE years.
Philip weekly review and Bad River news. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 1912-1918, 1918-03-14
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

A baby boy was born Friday
to DR.. and Mrs. H. A. Fitzgerald
Mr.. and Mrs. T. j. Robinson
spent Sunday as the guests OF
friends at Wasta.
The family Of Albert Timothy
arrived Tuesday morning from
Washington. They have occupi'
ed the j. N. Bodine house. Mr.
Timothy is employed at the
meat market.
A letter received today by
Mrs. Alice Dawson from Frank
Peshek, who is with the
Goth Engineer Corps at Wash
iagton, states that he has been
named corporal. His detach-
ment is now ready for overseas
duties and they expect to go a
cross very soon now.
Services Sunday at the Presby-
terrain church are as follows
Preaching 1920 a. M, subject,
Christian Unity Sunday school
at 11:3O; Christian Endeavor at
$50; preaching at 7:30, subject
Goods Love for the World All
members Of the church are urg-
ed to attend these services and
a special invitation is given to
all. Rev. w. j. Henry, Pastor.
Philip weekly review and Bad River news. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 1912-1918, 1918-03-14
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

FOR SALE - Good Hoosie-
cabinet. Inquire of Mrs. A. S.
Anderson. 1tf
See T. HI. Holiday for your
white seed oats. Phone order.
1915 per hundred. Bring sacks.
w. H. Cowie arrived the fore
part Of the week from the east
ern part of the state, to spend
some time with his family here.
One man will be sent to the
mobilization camp from this
county under the new call, eff
fective March goth, according to
advices received by the local
board this morning.
We are in receipt of a letter
from w. L. Simmerman, of Hay
es, stating that he will in all
probability be candidate for
representative from the counties
OF Haakon and Stanley. Mr.. Sim
norman has been leader in
famers' organizations in this
territory. He had much to do
with the development of the
cream purchasing associations at
Midland, Philip and other points
and would undoubtedly give a
good account Of himself in the
legislature.
Philip weekly review and Bad River news. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 1912-1918, 1918-03-14

Gem Theatre Program

Friday and Saturday--Are Wait
resses Safe? Mack Sennett COM
edy; Chains Of an Oath, Earl Will
liams, Edith Storey and Kate
Price; Betty in the Lions Den,
Clara Kimball Young and Darwin
karr. This show will be given
Friday after the lecture course at
Is and 20c; Saturday night price
will be Is and 25c.
Monday and Tuesday-Vengeance
and the Woman, third episode, 2
reels: a 2-reel feature with Norma
Talmade: comedy reel also. Ad-
mission always Is and 20 cents.
Wednesday and Thursday-An.
other of the Perfection Pictures"
Bryant Washburn in The Fibbers.
A 5-reeler and good one. Is and
25c admission.
Friday and Saturday. William S.
Hart, noted actor and one Of the
most talked Of In motion picture
art today. He will be here In a
production / hope everyone In
Philip will come and see The Mar
row Trail. Is and Csc.
Coming March 27-28, TAYLOR
Holmes in The Small Town Guy:
March 29-3O, Taylor Holmes In
Two Bit Seats; April "a, SINNERS
Baby.
Philip weekly review and Bad River news. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 1912-1918, 1918-03-14
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

LOCAL AND PERSONAL
Fancy paper napkins, crepe,
tissue and oiled papers, Variety
Store.
Oats delivered anywhere in
town for 1925 per hundred
Bring sacks. T. 81. Holiday.
John Gladman, Of Bowling
returned on Thursday night from
a months trip to points in
Washington and Oregon.
Frank Kinney and family ar
rived yesterday morning from La
Plant. Mr.. Kinney has made ar
rangements to take active charge
at his mothers ranch, seven mil
es southwest of the city.
Little Mildred 'Cornick, who has
been visiting since Christmas at
the home of her grandparents,
Mr.. and Mrs. M. Cornick, left
yesterday morning for her home
in Lusk, Wyoming.
Lou j. Beauchamp, the noted
humorist and philosopher, at the
Gem theatre tomorrow night
This is the last number Of the
lecture course, and many believe
it will be the best Of the series.
The ladies aid of the Metho-
dist church will meet with Mrs.
Guy Ramsey on Wednesday,
March Goth at 2:30 p. m. Red
Cross work will be done. All
ladies are cordially invited to
attend.
A movement of some more
drafted men from this state will
take place in the five days be-
ginning March Goth. This coun-
tvs apportionment has not been
given to the local board yet, but
that it will be for a very small
number Of men is certain.
c. w. Dick and family, of FL
bon, are leaving this week for
his farm near Volga, S. D., they
will remain during the summer.
Mr.. Dick shipped a carload of
goods and stock from here Tues
day, 1t is his intention to return
to his place near Elbon this fall,
after the work is completed on
the Volga farm, and again make
this the family's home.
II. A. Shafer, of Ottumwa, has
become a candidate for county
commissioner from the Second
district. Mr.. Shafer is prominent
in business circles in that portion
of the county, and is a clean, for
chile man who would prove a.
worthy representative of the
district if elected to the board.
His name will appear on the
democratic primary ballot.
The ladies aid Of the Metho-
dist church extend a cordial in
vitation to everyone to enjoy al
social hour with them in the
church basement on Friday even
ing, March %, at s o'clock. "A
program is being prepared and re-
freshments will be served. There
will be no charge for admission
but a free will offering will be
taken. Come and bring your
family.
Douglas F. Carlin passed a.
way Sunday evening at his home
in the northeastern part of the
county, after long illness. Flu
neral services were held at the
home Wednesday, Rev Smiley
of Garland, officiating. Deceas-
ed was one Of the prominent fl
cures in pioneer days of the west
river country. We are not advis-
ed as to the date when he settled
in this section but he was among
the first white men here. He
had the honor some years ago
to represent this district in the
state senate.