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The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-04-25

The Huns are not gaining ground at
present. From reports ii is evident
they are taking time to recover their
breath preparatory to another attempt
to break through theallies' lines. The
British feet has successfully bottled
up the German submarine base.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-04-25

The rank OF commissioned officers Of
the United States Army is shown by
insignia on the shoulder loops.
The shoulder loops of a general bear
the coat of arms of the United States
and two silver stars; lieutenant gen
eral. one large and two small silver
stars; major general, two silver stars;
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-04-25

A quake" in southern California on
Sunday afternoon destroyed most Of
the buildings in two small towns and
injured number of people.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-04-25

The West Seattle Press is forging
to the front under the new manage,
ment. The paper has recently been
enlarged from 4 pages. 6 columns, TO
pages, columns West Seattle is
growing fast, and The Press is doing
a lot of boosting.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-04-25

All wooden mills in the country have
been directed by the war department
to hold their looms at the service of
the Government from April 5th 10 July
1st in order to insure adequate sup
plies of cloth for uniforms. Manufac-
turers OF civilian clothing who get any
of the output of the mills will do so
under special Government permits.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-04-25

The Northwest division of The Amer
lean Red Gross has been notified that
the new American contribution TO the
Armenian-Syrian relief fund now totals
81. 20O. so
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-04-25

According to an announcement by
County Engineer Humes, King county
will coustrnct 10 miles of pavement
this season at a cost of $4,000.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-04-25

Congressman ]. +. Miller has been
campaigning in the smoky city Of Pitts
burg for the Third Liberty Loan.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-04-25

The yashon Council OF Patriotic
Service will endeavor to conserve the
huckleberry on the Islands. 1t is to
be regretted that so many bushes have
been practically destroyed this winter
and spring in order to supply fad
for greenery decorations. There is an
increasing demand for the berries at
a good price, and the crop means dol.
lars in the pockets of many people in
this territory.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-04-25

Seattle's street car service is no
doubt tending to rid the city of pa
ciists. Star.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-04-25

Parents of soldiers in camps are
warned by the War Department of a
swindle which has been successfully
operated in various camps. A tele-
gram is sent informing that the soldier
has furlough, and requesting funds
by wire to come home, waving identi-
fication. The rest is q mere matter Of
detail Parents and friends should be
warned of this game and of the sim
liar one where the telegraphic request
is to mail money TO the soldier, care
general delivery.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-04-25

and pupils.
The Record endenyors to maintain
n CHEEKY exterior, no matter II every
thing seems to be dead wrong, But
the present mail service between the
cities is disquieting, speaking mildly.
Correspondence intended for The Rec
ord last week, postmarked April II, at
an office three miles distant from
Vashon, did not reach this Office until
the morning of the 10Th, after he
issue of The Record had been mailed.
Due to inexperienced help in charge
of unseaworthy boats, ihe mail has
been from one 20 three hours late
every day this week This is public
business, and it's about time for some.
one to speak above whisper in sug-
costing remedy.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-04-25

Investing in War Savings Stamps is
patriotic plus profit.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-04-25

Leaving United States mail unpro-
tccted on a dock all night is something
new in the annals Of mail service. But
that very thing was done by the crew
ON the mail boat Tuesday evening.
Are present conditions an anti
quated mail service. unsatisfactory
transportation lack Of iitney service
due to the wary Someone answer.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-04-25

Center and Portage schools are
striving TO reach the two hundred fifty
dollar mark in the purchase Of Thrift
and War Savings stamps before The
close of the term. May 10, The chill
dren have already invested the sum Of
two hundred twenty dollars. That is
an achievement, to be proud Of The
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-04-25

Record congratulates both teachers
and pupils.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-04-25

A resolution will be presented the
county commissioners from the Wash
on Council of Patriotic Service urging
that tax of ten dollars be levied on
all male dogs and twenty dollars on
females. This is in line with conser-
walton of food
The brewers have loudly proclaimed
their patriotism, while at the same
time they We're contributing funds to
the German-American Alliance for the
spreading OF pro-German propaganda
We can now,tmn our complete at
tention to winning the war. says the
Seattle Star. Roosevelt has announced
that he is not interested in the presi-
dency
Thirty million dollars has been in
vested in the rubber lands Of sumatra
by the United States Rubber Co. in
anticipation OF The great possibilities
of trade in the Orient after the war.
The company now has 5000 acres, of
which $4,000 acres are under cultiva-
ton.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-15
BETHEL

Mrs. Fred Daniels of Richmondyille,
N. Y, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Eliz-
abeth Chamberlin.
DIR. Il. G. Burrele after twice resum-
ing medical practice under the present
stress again was unable to be out yes
terday at the home Of his wife's parents
in Barnard village.
Many former influenza and pneumonia
patients were seen on the street yester-
day for their first or second outing after
recovery.
great wave of grief was felt yester-
day by Whitcomb students and many
Others at news of the death of Miss Mar
garet Hodgkins of Gaysville, one Of the
schools most popular students, and a
prominent member of the senior class.
Rev Harold Hayward of Peacham was
here yesterday TO visit friends in the
Lympus parish, where he was pastor a
few years ago.
Miss Kate Billiard, who recently was
employed ten days as nurse of the family
of r. r. Jenney, now is caring for Mrs.
A. Z. Reynolds, who seemed somewhat
improved yesterday
Albert Andrews has returned to his
work in Concord, N. H., after caring for
his wife during an illness with influenza.
Mrs Giovanna Amorosa has returned
to Milford, Mass, after spending the
summer with her daughter, Mrs Domen-
leo DeCieco.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-15
RANDOLPH

Miss Emma Wood came from Clare
mont, NJ FL, Monday for several days
stay with Mrs. Frank Stiles.
The news Of the death Of Harold Gay.
lord was received here on Saturday II
is understood that Mr. Gaylord died Of
pneupnonia at Montclair, ~ j., where ne
had lived and held good position for
several years. 1t win be remembered
that his wife, Mrs Marjorie Chede Gay
! lord, died less than three months ago,
and her body was brought here for bur
iai,
Mr.. and Mrs. Clement Kellogg of
Plainfeld came on Saturday to visit the
formers mother, Mrs. r. g, Kellogg, of
this place
The Kings Daughters realized some
thing more than SO from their colec-
ton Of old papers which they sold last
week, which viii 60 into the treasury
Of the circle.
Mrs. Nellie Hutchinson, who has been
living in the Neff house on Pleasant
street, has broken up housekeeping and
stored her goods and win soon leave
town.
Mr. and Mrs. George Drew, who have
been III with influenza, are now better,
and Mr.. Drew is able TO be out and
resume his business.
Lucius Webb OF East Granville, who
for years has been a prominent bust
ness man here and in this vicinity,
was quite i'll with an old trouble on
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-15
AMERICAN MEN
AND WOMEN IN
Fighting TRIM
They Keep To The Top
Notch Of Health

The spirit of the times demands
perfect health and nerves, and Keep
ing them UP to the highest degree Of
efficiency.
Wise men and women havo learned
that II does not pay to allow health
or nerves to run down and are quick
10 take advantage Of Natures great
est rcd blood and nerve tonic. Phos-
phated Iron, tho minute they feel
they are slowing up
Whatever your work r,ay be there
Is no reason why it should continue
TO tire you; work should only use the
right amount of your energy. Ii IS
trying TO work on your nerves and
forcing. yourself that wastes your
strength runs you down, gives YOU
those restless nights, loss of appetite
the morning as tired as when you
went TO bed
There II no sense IN anyone being
over work nerves or the blues when
Phosphatcd, Iron viii afford such
prompt and permanent relief
All over the country men and won-
en- In every walk Of life Law their
good health, strength and nerves OF
iron 10 the use OF Phosphated Iron.
the red blood and nerve builder. and
IL will also put YOU on your feet
make you feel like n live one. It
produces results that last, that's
what counts. no Hfs" about It.
no insure physicians and their
patients. getting the genuine Phos-
phnted iron we have Pvt in capsules
only TO not take pills or tablets
Insist On capsules.
f. A. Drown, the druggist and leading drug
gists verywhere.-Adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-15
EAST BROOKFIELD

Miss Anita Dutton, who has been i'll at
Goddard seminary, was able to return
home this last week.
Wallace Dutton is in Chelsea assisting
w. II. Sprague in the county clerks Of.
flee.
Mrs. Charles Banister is very i'll with
Spanish influenza and pneumonia. Her
sister, Miss Sadie Layine, is also very
i'll with the same,
/ Miss Hannah Bjorn is i'll with the pre-
vailing distemper.
Mrs. Thomas Martin has been in West
Brookfeld nursing.
Ralph Perkins, an employee in the Acme
machine shops at Windsor, is having an
enforced vacation on account of Illness,
Mary and John Bjorn are working for
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Lamson.
Miss Irene Davis, who has been attend
ing Goddard seminary and who has been
very i'll, was able to return home last
week
Mrs Effie Newell of Springfield, Mass,
is at home spending few weeks with
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Wheat
ley.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-15
A CHILD DOESN'T
LAUGH AND PLAY
IF CONSTIPATED
If Peevish, Feverish and Sick, Give "Cali.
fornia Syrup of
Figs"

Mother Your child isn't naturally
cross and peevish See ii tongue is coat
ed this is sure sign its little stomach,
liver and bowels need cleansing at once.
When listless, pale, feverish, full of
cold, breath bad, throat sore, doesn't eat,
sleep or act naturally, has stomach ache,
diarrhga, remember, a gentle liver and
bowel cleansing should always be the
first treatment given.
Nothing equals California Syrup of
Figs" for children's ills; give teaspoon
full, and in a few hours all the foul
waste, sour bile and fermenting food
which is clogged in the bowels passes out
of the system, and you have we'll and
playful child again All children love this
harmless, delicious "fruit laxative" and
it never fails TO effect good inside
cleansing. Directions for babies, children
of all ages and grown-ups are plainly on
the bottle.
Keep il handy in your home. A little
given to-day saves a sick child to-mor-
row, but get the genuine. Ask your drug
gist for a bottle of California Syrup Of
Figs then look and see that it is made
by the California Fig Syrup Company"
ADV.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-15
WELLS RIVER

Roy Gale Of Woodsvile. who married
Miss Lillian Hill Of Boltonyile only a
I few days ago, was taken sick at Ports.
mouth, n H., where he died last Satur-
day.
Friends of Lieut. >Hartwell, who was
stationed at Wells RiSer last year, will
be pleased 10 learn that he has been
made captain. He was promoted on the
field.
The old LIST Vermont under the new
name Of the 57th Pioneer regiment, has
ut last received orders TO cross the wa
ter In this new regiment are about 500
Vermonters and the rest made up Of
men from Tennessee. A large number
of the non commissioned officers are Yer
monters and Vermont has one major in
Major Tinker of st. Johnsbury. Major
Tinker viii be remembered as having his
headquarters here when the st Yer
mont was doing state guard duty.
Archie DoIion has been called to Sher
brooke, r O., on account Of the death Of
his niece Mrs H. Legare.
Algia Deblois spent a few days at the
home Of her brother, Timothy Deblois,
last week
Herbert Patch and wife of Randolph
were the guests of her sister over Sun.
day. From Wells River they went to
Waterbury on Monday, then home.
A golf tournament was the only way
Wells River celebrated Columbus day.
The tournament was arranged as fol-
lows: Each entry was supposed to buy
is thrift stamps, the same all going into
pool and then divided up according
to score brought in on Is holes Each
player was allowed so many strokes on
bogy, two stamps going to him when
he won hole and one when he tied.
Stamps at the end were awarded to
Buck, Farwell and Hutchins. Those who
played were: Hutchins, Buck, Farwen,
Baldwin, Fraser, Bone, Taylor, Butler
and Smith.
Rodney Astle, who graduated from w.
X. II. s. last year. enters the Universe.
ty of Vermont this fall
DR.. H. r. Clark of WoodsviHe, who
has been sick with the grip, is again
ready to resume his practice.
Owing to the eight .hour day, which
has been allowed station employees, the
freight office viii not open until q. IN.
and will close at 5 p. IN.
Mrs. Segar of Randolph is working in
the National bank of Newbury, taking
the place of Roy Kezer, who has enlisted
and is now stationed at Tufts college.
Schools in East Hampton, Mass be-
ing still closed ON account of Spanish in
fiuenza, Miss Matilda jain will remain
here for the present.
Frank Learned, who has been very
sick with pneumonia, is reported much
better. The other members of the same
family are also rapidly gaining.
Guy W. Chamberlain died at Nash
vile, Tenn, Oct. 10. Guy was born in
Woodsyille, and was graduate of the
high school, class 1902. He was en-
ployed by the railroad as freight solici.
tor He leaves wife, mother, father
and two brothers
The Cummings Construction Co have
just received two jobs from the govern
ment. One, the building of large num-
Der of houses at New London, Conn,
involving an outlay Of 100000; the
other the building Of balloon sheds on
Deer island, Mass. They have also just
closed a contract for the building of
large concrete dam at Enfield, n. II.
The latter job will be under the local
office, which is now in charge of C. D.
Marsh.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-15
NORTH MONTPELIER

Neal Templeton visited at his home in
Mortified Falls over Sunday
Joe Martins family have all been sick
with the grip.
Mr. Sullivan Of Charlestown, Mass
was business visitor in town Thursday.
George Templeton has been i'll with
grip the past week.
Lee Tebbetts has moved to East Mont
pelier and viii resume his meat route
through here as usual.
Miss Sadie Curtis has gone to her home
in East Montpelier.
Dr. Percy Norris and Mrs Norris Of
Boston were visitors Of Mr.. and Mrs. G.
r. Spaulding recently.
Mrs. Archie Pearsons and Mrs. Lizzie
Pray were in Calais Friday to attend the
funeral of Mrs. Walter Eastman.
L. d. Coburn and Theo Clark were
business visitors in Craftsbury Thursday.
Mrs. Fred Little and Miss Maud Tenn
pleton are able TO be out after their re-
cent illness.
George Richardson and friend, Lee Hal.
stead of the U. S. S. Kansas were visit
ors at the home Of Mr. Richardson's par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Richardson,
last week
Mr.. and Mrs, j. w Butterfeld of Cab
OF have been spending the past week with
Mr.. and Mrs, II. J. Conant.
Miss Elsie Clark has gone to Plainfeld
to spend the winter with Mrs. Allie
Cate.
Mrs. Currier is in Montpelier helping
care for the sick in the home of her
daughter, Mrs Ceno.
r. Colson Of Waterbury Center was a
weekend visitor in town.
Miss Eva Pearsons returned home from
East Calais Sunday, where she had been
for the past week helping in the home of
L. Guernsey.
Mrs George Z. Pray and brother, Rob
ert Little, were called TO Barre Thursday
on account of the serious illness of their
sister, Mrs G. NJ. Story, who is i'll at the
Barre City hospital.
Miss May Sullivan of CharIestown,
Mass, is visiting at George Kelton's
Mrs. G, NJ Story, who is seriously i'll
Mt the Barre City hospital, is gaining
Mr. Story and her mother, Mrs. Alma
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-15
WILLIAWSTOWN

John G. Burnett has finished work as
teamster for George I. Colby and has
gone to visit relatives in North Hyde
Park and vicinity.
l.. Marshall Jackson is employed in
the baggage room at the G. V. station in
| Barre.
The remains Of Mrs, A. L. Hamel were
laid at rest Saturday in the Catholic
cemetery at Graniteville The daughter,
| living in Littleton, N. H., was unable to
come on account of sickness in her fam
lily.
Two bridges in the town of Washing
ton on the road from this town to Chel.
sea have broken stringers, and bars have
been placed across the highway at the
fork near George Edwards house and on
the bridge below Lee Kingsbury's in the
town of Washington. The bridges are to
be repaired at once.
Our townspeople were much saddened
to learn of the Sudden death of Walter
M, Williams, on the evening of Thurs
day, Oct. 10, at his home on Main street.
Mr., Williams came to this town from
Randolph about eight years ago, buying
the drug store and news dealing business
OF Mrs. A. N. Fellows. He was active in
the business and social life of the town,
always willing to do his part in any
thing that was for the good of the com
munity He had been found worthy of
responsibility by his townspeople, hav-
ing been elected school director aud JUS
tice of the peace. He was a member of
the grange and the order of Woodmen
and member of the local band He
had been sick but a few days with the
influenza and it was thought that he was
getting on well, when the disease took
a sudden turn and he lived but a few
hours. He leaves wife, Zoe (Abbott)
Williams, formerly of Gaysville, and
father and mother, Mr. and Mrs Frank
Williams of Randolph, also brother and
sister, Leonard and Florence Williams.
Prayer was offered at the house Saturday
morning ut o'clock and the remains
were taken TO Gaysville for burial.
Mrs. Harry NJ, Lasell has been sick for
a few days with the influenza and is be-
ing cared for by her mother, Mrs. Isaac
Recor Of Barre Town.
The remains Of Mrs. Fred Blodgett Of
Lyndonville, former resident, were
brought here last Saturday for burial in
the village cemetery The burial party
included her husband and two children
and Mr. and Mrs. George Poor, all of
Lyndonville
Mrs. Lillian Reynolds, who had been
in town about ten days helping out in
the family of Dean Griffith, who, with all
his family, has been i'll with the prevail
ing sickness, went to Barre last Satur-
day on her way to Montpelier, where she
is employed in the household OF Horace
M. Farnham.
Miss Bernice Morse, teacher in the
village schools at Rochester, is in town
on visit to her sister, Mrs, Frank A.
Downs.
Mr. and Mrs Gerald Brock of Barre
were in town over Sunday at the home
Of Mrs. Brooks father, Frank Jeirords
News was received here last Saturday
Of the death OF Rebecca, second daughter
qf DIR. and Mrs John G, Morgan of Stowe,
on the morning Of Friday, the list inst,
after a short illness. Miss Morgan has
many relatives in town and had often
been visitor here
The neighbors Of Hopkins camp, NJ.
W. A., must pay their assessment on or
before Oct. IA, 1918, to f. l. Godfrey
Per order consul.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-15
Est RRAINTREE

Rev. Leland G.. Chase and wife are at
home in East Fairfield for few days.
Mrs. Mccarthy arrived here Saturday
night from New Jersey to care for her
daughter, Mrs. Herman Kent, who is i'll
with influenza, and Mr.. Kent, who is
quite i'll with pneumonia.
Mrs. s. L. Wheeler of Montpelier is
visiting her son, Z. A. Wheeler.
Mrs Cora Fletcher is seriously i'll with
pneumonia.
Those i'll with influenza are: Hazel Fer
guson, Luna Martin, Ray Fletcher, David
Abel, Lynn Ferguson, Lynn Hutchinson
Bessie Walker and Bertha and Helen
Wheeler
Mr.. and Mrs. George Summer of Enos-
burg Falls were the guests of Mrs. Mary
Farnsworth this week
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-15
Mondav. and Dr.. seott va ealIed 70 at.

tend HIM.
Miss Celia Clifford left on Monday for
Boston. where she win enter the Gordon
Bible college for a course Of study Miss
Clifford was at the u v. NJ last year,
where her brother, Edison Clifford, also
studied, but he is now overseas in serv-
ice, and for this reason the sister has
changed,
Mr.. Merusi and his son, who are both
i'll with the influenza, were taken on
Monday TO the sanatorium for care and
treatment. The son is very i'll, and
bronchial pneumonia is feared, but Mr..
Merusi is somewhat improved. Ernest
Hatch was attending to the business in
the fruit store on Monday, as this has
been closed for several days on account
of the illness.
Mrs. Edna Fairbanks left on Monday
for Newport, N H., where she expected
to meet her son and wife, Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Fairbanks, of Hyde Park, who have
come to Newport to attend to farm
there which they own.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-15
SATISFYING RELIEF
FROM LUMBAGO
SIoan's Linirnent has the
punch that relieves
rheumatic twinges

This warmth-giving, congestion
scattering Notwithstanding rem
edy benetrdtes sDitboat rubbing right to
the aching spot and brings quick relief,
surely, cleanly. A wonderful help for
external pains, eprains, strains, stiff
ness, headache, iumbago, bruises.
Get your bottle today--costs little,
means much. Ask your druggist for it
BY name. Keep it handy for the whole
family. The big bottle is economy.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-15
VEST BERLIN

Mrs Allard from Mortified visited her
sister, Mrs. Ed Provost, last week.
Ralph Ladd, station agent in this
place, spent Sunday with his wife in
Georgia.
The Magowen family are very much
improved in health from last week.
The eldest son Of Mr.. and Mrs. George
mccarthy passed away last week He
was i'll a short time with influenza, which
terminated in pneumonia. Burial was in
Mortified
H. A. Stockwell was in Montpelier last
Saturday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-15
PLAINFIELD

A letter from the secretary of the Y.
M. c. A. has been received stating that
Pvt. George Z. Bean of Co. G. Camp
Holabird, Md, is still at base hospital
No 2, Fort McHenry, and is doing nicely.
II nothing new sets in, he should soon be
out.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-15
SOUTH BARRE

M. L. Lewis has received news from his
son, Sergt Melburne Lewis of Co. G, 57th
Pioneer infantry, that the ship on which
he sailed has arrived safely overseas.
Miss Maud Gordon of Barre City is
working for her sister, Mrs. Ida Bancroft
Mrs. w. I. jackson is on the sick list
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-15
Card Of Thanks.

We wish TO thank the neighbors and
friends and all who assisted in any way
during the illness and death Of our dear
one.
Mrs. Walter Williams,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Williams
and family,
Mr.. and Mrs. Otis Abbott.