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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-06-23
THETEORD
Charles C. Cook and Miss ]. Mildred
Wilmot Married,

An event of unusual interest was the
marriage Wednesday evening of Charles
G. Cook of Thetford Center and Miss
j. Mildred Wilmot of Thetford hill, both
lifelong residents of the town and both
graduates of the academy. Mr.. Cook
represented the town in the legislature
in 1917 and is now assessor of taxes,
Miss Wilmot has been for several years
a popular and successful teacher. The
wedding, at the home of the brides par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. c. s, Wilmot, was
attended by about 80 relatives and close
friends, including Rev. and Mrs. Bates,
though the ceremony was performed by
the former PASTOR Rev William Slade.
The couple left for an automobile trip,
after which they will be at home at
Thetford Center
Ruth Bond is home from Boston, a
graduate of kindergarten training
school.
Maurice Bond and Emma Combs are
home from the University of Vermont.
Rev. and Mrs. William Slade OF Allan.
ia, Ca, arrived Wednesday for the sum
mer
The wedding bells are expected to
keep right on ringing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Jennes of Andover,
N. H., visited last week at M. T. Pres
sey's.
John Morris was called to st. Adams
recently to attend the funeral of an
uncle.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-06-23
WAITSFIELD

Alton E. Farr returned Friday from
Shoreham, where he has been attending
ITO the telephone lines.
Clyde Jones has returned home
Miss Marion A. Jones has gone to
Worcester, Mass.
Rev. w. A. Remele is supplying the
pulpit at the East Warren church and
held his first service of the season Sun
day afternoon.
George w. Olmstead is visiting rela
tves in Morrisville.
Miss Margaret Miller returned Satur-
day to Lake Placid, N. Y.
Mrs. George Pierce is caring for Mrs.
Abbie Taylor.
Miss Lulie Jones is spending the week
at her home
Miss Lavonne Skinner has returned
from her school in Barre.
N. D. Phelps and wife were over Sun
day guests in town.
Mrs Clara Miller was in Burlington
Saturday.
Mrs. P B. Joslyn, Miss Emma JosIyn
and Miss Marguerite Moriarty were in
Montpelier Saturday.
Invitations to the wedding of Miss
Marion r. Neill and Clifford Joslyn in
Randolph on Wednesday, June 20, have
been received in town
Everett Wallis is home from [. V. NJ
for the summer
Rehearsal for the Congregational
young peoples Bible class play will be
held Tuesday night at 7:45 in the vestry.
/ Weekly prayer meeting at the Con
gregational church Thursday at p. m.
Topic, "The Universal Church and Our
Relation to It," Eph, l;l-23.
Children's day was observed Sunday
at the Congregational church and in spite
of the cold weather about 80 members of
the cradle roll and primary departments
were present. The church was simply
and beautifully decorated with ferns and
4 flowers. An interesting program of song
and recitations was given by the chill
dren, and at the customary baptismal
service six infants were baptized by the
pastor.
Next Friday at o'clock the junior
high school win hold its annual prize
speaking.
Miss Josie Trask spent the week end
at her home in East Warren.
Mr.. Richardson of Lowell, NJ S., is a
guest at p. B. Gaylord's.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-06-23
GRANTTEVILLE

Albert Healey, Alex Riddle, Stephen
Houghton and Arthur Gagne, who re.
Gently returned from France, have re-
ceiyed their discharges and are now at
their homes.
Rev. Thomas Houghton, who was or,
dained short time ago, celebrated high
mass in St. Sylvester's church Sunday
Father Houghton is visiting relatives
here.
Mr.. and Mrs, Malcolm McKnnon re-
ceived a telegram last week announcing
the arrival of their son, Alexander, from
Santa Domingo. Alexander enlisted in
the marines about year ago.
James Pirie and son, Elliott Prize, who
is home on a furlough, motored to Al
burg Saturday to remain over the week
end
Miss Agnes Gleason has gone to her
home in Richmond to pass the summer
vacation.
Mr. and Mrs, Roy LeBarron Of Bur
lington have been spending few days
with the latter's father, Norman McLeay,
Mrs. Murdo Murray and family have
returned from short visit to Groton.
William Mcleod and Murdo Morrison
spent Sunday in Williamstown.
Miss Margaret Murray left this morn
ing for Castleton to attend summer
school
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-06-23
MORTIFIED

Professor and Mrs Z. A. Shaw and
family have gone to Canaan, n. H., to
open Camp Wuttaunoh for the summer
Mrs. H. w. Strong and daughter, Miss
Caroline, have gone to Burlington to at
tend commencement at the University of
Vermont. Mrs, Strong's son, Theron, is
member of the graduating class.
Miss Huldah Magnuson, teacher in the
Mortified graded school, has gone to
her home in Proctor to spend few days
and from there she will 20 to New York
City to spend a month with relatives
The members of the graduating class
of the grammar school, accompanied by
Miss Stella Clough and Mrs. Clara Hol
ton, enjoyed class ride to Berlin pond
Saturday, where they spent the day.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. b. Howe, Mr. and
Mrs. w. w. Hartwel and Mrs. f. s.
Dyke attended the summer outing of the
Retail Shoe Dealers Association of Yer
mont, held at Willoughby lake last week
The members of the junior class of the
Mortified high school gave the gradual
ing class a reception and dance in armory
hall Friday evening. The hall was very
attractively decorated and a most de-
lightful evening passed Gilbertsons or
chestra of Barre, which is becoming very
popular in Northfeld, delighted the large
number both at the reception and dance
by their excellent music
Mrs. Edward Billadeau and child Of
Stockton Springs, Me, are visiting her
sister Mrs Sears, on Pleasant street
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-06-23
NORTH F4YSTON

A large number of automobiles loaded
with people were at the Bisbee and
Jones camp Wednesday and enjoyed a
picnic
Mr.. and Mrs Drury Montgomery, Bert
Nelson and family, all of Montpelier,
visited at the home of Mr.. and Mrs L. J..
Nelson Sunday.
Mrs. Nellie Maloney returned to her
home in Waterbury Sunday. after a
few days visit at>the home of her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Griffin.
Ora Wrisley and family returned Mon
day from few days visit among friends
in Stowe.
Charles Wheeler is adding a new
piazza to his house.
A number of the neighbors, with their
teams, turned out and assisted Hugh
Henry in taking down barn he bought
to replace the one that was burned, also
about a dozen of the ladies assisted in
preparing the dinner, which was done at
Camp Murphy, situated near the barn
where the boys stay through deer hunt
ing. A large table was erected in the
shade. The day was a perfect one for
camp life. Several pictures were taken
Among those present were Mrs. William
0'Brien and daughter of Greensboro. The
outing was much enjoyed.
Philo Hill of Montpelier was in town
Wednesday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-06-23
ROCHESTER

Miss Leah Dyer has gone to Rutland,
where she has a position with the futile
company.
Miss Beryl Wing was in Claremont, N.
FL, last week to attend the commence
ment exercises at Stevens high school
George Hill is working in the mill of
Goodno and Hubbard,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Cbedel have been
recent guests of Mr., and Mrs. +. H.
Edgerton
The North Hollow school. Miss Evelyn
Eaton teacher, closed with a picnic in
Victor Hollis woods. Sixty five were
present. There were plenty Of good
things to eat and all report good
time.
Mrs Hathaway and family of Bar
nard were recent guests at Wake Robin"
farm.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Towne have
been spending several days in Boston.
Walter Scenery has purchased the
Flynn Guernsey farm.
Mrs Jessie Balentine has rented one
of the tenements in the Bee Hive.
The firm known as Campbell and Gree
ley for many years is now w N. Camp
bell and Co, Signers are Wallace Camp
bell, George Campbell and f. s. French.
Capital stock $4,000.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-06-23
BETHEL

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Biathrow and
their son, George, of Montpelier, are
guests at NJ. T. Merrills.
Mrs Henry Sanborn of Chichester, n.
H., is visiting her daughter, Mrs. 5, Il.
Abbott
There was large attendance yester-
day afternoon at the funeral of Mrs.
II. C. Bowen. The bearers were z. a.
Bowen, w. H. Kendall, ir., L. B. Spooner
and +. G.. Woodland. There were many
flowers. Burial was at Southview ceme-
terry in Randolph.
Mrs f. N. Chapman is visiting her
mother and sister in Royalston, Mass.
Joseph Morell who has been visiting
friends in Italy since his service in
France and Germany with the 30lst en-
gineers, reached home last Friday in ex-
cellent health.
Charles j. White last Friday received
a dispatch from his son, Dewey White,
dated New York, announcing his arrival
in good health and that he would be
home in a few days. He did hospital
duty in the 47th infantry.
Mr. and Mrs. G. w. Hatch of Spring
field were at G. E. Rowe's Saturday and
Sunday.
Daniel Lille Relief corps will give a
500 party for everyone, at Mrs. f. c.
Putnam's Wednesday evening.
Mrs. Helen Woods returned Saturday
from two weeks visit in Concord,
N. H., where she went to attend June 4
the home wedding of her friend Miss
Ida Alberta Heath, to George A. Led
ward
Miss Amy Wilson is at home from
teaching in Lyndonville.
Mrs. Marcia Woodland of South Tun-
bridge was here Saturday to call on her
brother-i law, W. Fl. Hartwell, who con
tiifues quite i'll.
Mrs. A. E. Baker, one of the old resi-
dents of Stockbridge, is critically i'll at
her home in that town.
Mr.. and Mrs W. P. Thompson, John
and Gordon Batchelder were called from
Springfield by the death of Major Wal
lace Batchelder.
Bernard L. Wilmot, late of the 504th
engineers, who returned recently from
France, after visiting his parents few
days, has gone to Barre to visit his
brother, d. G. Wilmot,
Newell B. Byam, aged SO years, of
Randolph, was here yesterday to visit
his daughter, Mrs. Emma Morse, for the
first time since her return from New
York Mr.. Byam, notwithstanding his
advanced age, drives alone and does a
large amount of hard work.
Guy NJ. Farr was here from Spring
field over Sunday and took back his son,
Eugene j. Farr, who has been living in
Rochester
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-06-23
HANCOCK

John Address, jr., has received his dis
charge from the army and is now at
home.
Clarence Geddes of Barre, who was
with the A. +. f. in France, and has re-
-ceived his discharge, visited at G. b.
Farr's last week.
Two of viii Goodyears best cows were
killed by lightning in the recent storm.
The two little Archer children and
three Beckwith children have the whoop-
ing cough.
The village school closed with picnic
in the schoolhouse Owing to the rain,
the original plan of going to Moss Glen
falls was given up, There was speaking
and singing and good time just the
same.
Mrs. Harry Blair, who has been i'll, is
now better.
Stella Cahee is working in the family
of George Beckwth
Ross Goodyear is recovering from his
recent illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Taylor and fam
ily were in Exeter and Milford, N. H., re.
Gently.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-06-23

Rev. Timothy p. Frost, graduate of
the class of 1872 DR.. Frost prefaced his
sermon with few words which were
very lifting, as he told his audience tnau
90 years ago he came to Montpelier SEM
mary to study. During his time in the
school he sang in the Methodist church
choir in Montpelier and 50 years ago he
was the pastor OF the church. He said
he recognized few in the audience who
were his parishioners at that time.
He delivered an able address to the
graduating class, taking his theme from
John 1910, THAT they may have life
and may have it abundantly." He called
the class attention to the fact that the
members are going forth soon to enter
a new walk of life and that they should
have a purpose, whether they 90 to col
lege or do something else. He urged
them to use prudence in their purpose
seeking, that which would give them an
adjustment in religious life, that they
select the motives that would be best
for their welfare, and bring good out OF
the everyday life; have a worthy motive,
then they viii follow worthy God, for
he said that there are those things which
do not produce worthy motives. there
fore one cannot follow worthy God.
With some, he said, religion is a disease.
He urged them to safeguard their actions
so as to avoid perils and explained that
unless they follow this they will not ac-
complish the good in life that would re-
suit otherwise
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-06-23
EAST BARRE

Walter Tomlinson, who arrived re-
Gently from overseas, has obtained an
honorable discharge and is visiting at
the home of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Tomlinson.
Mr.. and Mrs Cochrane are visiting at
the home OF Mr. and Mrs. J. r. Osborne.
Mr.. Cochrane has a 30.day leave Of
absence from the service.
Miss Grace Bixby has a position in
the postofiice during the summer yaca
ton
Mrs. Bernard Spaulding and infant
daughter of Lebanon are visiting her par
ents, Mr., and Mrs. M. H. Cutler.
Lieut.. r. Z. Avery NJ c., is attending
commencement at the University of Yer
mont, Burlington.
Mrs. A. NJ. LaRocheIe has been visit.
ing friends in Springfield, Mass, for sew
eral weeks.
Miss Bessie Cooney, who has been i'll
at her home with tonsilitis, is now on the
gain.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-06-23

llayed numbers from Grieg, Debussy,
Mcdowell, Poldini, Schubert -Liszit and
Mendelssohn. She played the program
from memory with the exception of the
last number, which was 4 Concerto" by
Mendelssohn. She showed results Of
careful study and technique sufficient for
the program selected. She had bright
staccato touch and in the softer places
showed very soft touch. Perhaps the
numbers most enjoyed were "Reyerie i
Major" by Debussy and ''Hark Hank!
the Lark" by Schubert-Liszt. The or
chestral parts for the Concerto" were
played on the second piano by Professor
Gray
Miss Miles and Miss Lawton have been
at Montpelier seminary for the last three
years, making special study of music.
Miss Bicllford, teacher of voice, and Pro-
fessor Gray, teacher of piano and organ,
deserve much credit for the evenings
performance,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-06-23
ORANGE

The citizens of Orange will entertain
the returned soldiers and sailors at the
town hall Wednesday evening, June 20.
Let everybody come prepared for good
time. Good music win be furnished for
dancing and refreshments will be served.
Ladies are requested to bring cake,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-06-23
Music Recital Held.

Miss Hazel Miles, who gave her recital
for graduation in voice Saturday even
ing, delighted the audience with eight
different numbers, which she handled in
splendid style. "Cada la Sera" by Mill
lotti was rendered in mastery fashion
Her splendid technique, especially her
breath control and phrasing, were ex-
ceptional and deserve much credit Miss
Miles Interpretation was full of warmth
and color. She intends studying in Bos
ton this summer and local people are
much interested in her future.
Miss Beryl Lawton, on the piano,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-06-23
Notice

Regular meeting of branch No. II, Q.
w. l. U. of N. A., will be held in Miles
hall on Wednesday, June 25, at 1880 p,
M Election of officers. J. II. Coxon,
secretary.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-06-23
Radical Change.

We learn that Brooklyn man, Mr..
,Whoriskey, whose friends all nicknamed
him "Whiskey," has obtained permission
TO change his name to Waters.-Boston
Transcript.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-06-23
MONTPELIER SEMINARY
BACCAL4UREATE GIVEN
Rev. Timothy P Frost of the Class Of
1872 Was the Speaker, at Services
Held in Trinity Church at
Montpelier.

The commencement week of Montpelier
seminary began Sunday with the bacca-
laureate sermon in Trinity church at
Montpelier Sunday morning, given by
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-10-18
TIN COW" FOR FRENCH eAe,ss,

Washington.-Over in the Aisns
oomme and Ardennes districts n,
france. there are thousands and thou
SANDS OF babies who will grow mr.
IN the belief that milk grows in littl,
I'm cans for in those districts the
oaoies 90 out to lunch daily with their
mothers, and are fed by the big sim
cow" which the Red Cross maintains
mere. 1t Is virtually impossible to OBJ.
tam fresh milk there. for this ara.
witnstood two invasious and two "a.
treats by the Germans, and there ar.
no cows because there 10 PRACTICABLE
no grazing for them.
IN TINS emergency the Red Cross
not only promptly shipped in three
carloads Of condensed milk, but agreed
10 furnish an adequate supply of con.
aehsed milk for these districts during
the next six months. With Laon and
Ok quentin as the distributing CEN.
tfes' local French committees supplv
from twenty to thirty ruined villages
each with more than its share OF nm.
oernourished infants. The mother.
Dring their babies to a milk station
where they are daily fed. weighed and
uven medical attention II required
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-10-18
CARDINAL MERCER PRAISES rHE
RED CROSS.

washington, d. C.-"Consumptlon-
worse and more serious than Bo
snevfsm, because it is underminin,
the state by weakening our Dec
pie-is among US like a plague" de
ciared Cardinal Mercier, Primate o
Belgium, and spiritual hero Of the war
IN q statement made at National Rec
Cross headquarters here. The Card
inal had called at the Red Cross head
quarters to thank that organizatio,
IN person for what the Red Cross hat
done for stricken Belgium.
Two American agencies were espe
ciaily singled out for enthusiastic
praise by His Eminence for what the,
mad done In Belgium-Mr. Hooyer's
committee for the Relief of Belgium
and the American Red Cross. His
Eminence also spoke cordially of the
work now being done in Brussels BY
the unit under the direction of the Ma
uonal Catholic War Council.
Your American Red Cross is mag
n4icent." said Cardinal Mercier. "and
the extent Of its work and its mem
bership is simply marvellous. l am told
that your Red Cross has over twenty
million members! OF course withou,
such support from the whole American
people 1t would have been obviousI,
impossible to accomplish the wonder
ful things your Red Cross did durinp
the war. Such a national inspiration
should be captured and held for IN,
Denefit Of society. 1t is extraordinary
what can be accomplished where a free
people all unite and work together
Tor their common good and for the
good Of humanity.
Tne mothers and little children of
belgium are utterly worn out from the
long strain" continued Cardinal Mer
cier' discussing the four years of oc
cupation OF Belgium by the Germans
Ihey must rest and play as much a,
possible, for Q while, IL the next gen.
carlton is TO be equal to the tasks that
await IT,"
1T was hardest Of all to watch N.
SNAoicu 80 without milk, esD4.
Tally the babies. For four years I savI
hem with my own eyes grow wan
mo thin for lack Of milk to make
mem strong and healthy. It was hard
70 hard. to know that I was helpless |
o aid them"
Consumption, tuberculosis. IA amon,
10 like plague. 1t is a danger IA,
nore serious than Bolshevism. because
Is undermining the state by veal.
nipg our people and reducing the pro
uction of necessary goods. We need |
Machinery in Belgium for our fac.
prizes, In order to make our people
and to resume indus
y. l now also say that we need
eaitn among our workers and the,,
'mllies even more. We are already
eginning national health work fo,
10 mothers and young babies Of Bel
um. and are establishing a kind a,
.ntre In the larger cities and tovns
mere mothers and their babies canI
'ceive advice and attention. and tbeI,
eifare be promoted in every possible I
ay." ~
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-10-18

said sum Of ($5O,OOO.OO) Fift
Thousand dollars, to be used unde
the direction of the State Board O
Engineers, for the purposes set i,
said resolution of April 9th, 1919.
On motion of Commissioner Rhode,
seconded by Commissioner Hamlev
the following resolution was adopted
Be it resolved that by reason OF
the encroachment of the river by alb.
rasion this Board does hereby appro.
pirate sufficient amount to revet the
levee in front Of the Town of Vidalia
La, with concrete revetment. in
accordance with the specifications
submitted by the Board of State En-
gineers of Louisiana.
Be it further resolved, That the
president Of this Board is herebv an.
thorized to advertise for bids on said
work, bids to be opened at the State
Engineers Office, New Orleans, La.
on the date hereinafter given.
On motion of Commissioner Ham,
ley, seconded by Commissioner
Schneider, the following resolution
was adopted:
BE it resolved, That the Board
hereby leases to w. L. barrow for q
term OF five years from date, the fol-
lowing tract of land: All that portion
of the northwest quarter of section
Ia, township Is. range IL east, living
east of Alligator Bayou. This lease
subject to such title as this Board has
% said tract for the price of (s25.O
twenty-five dollars per year.
There being no further business
'e1ore it, on motion duly seconded
he board adjourned.
I. P. KEEL, President.
Ittest:
U. W. CAMPBELL, Secretary
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-10-18
RED CROSS TASK UNFINISHED.

The Armistice did not put a stop
to Red Cross activities in the camps
and hospitals of the Gulf Division
comprising Alabama, Louisiana ana
Mississippi. During the past 81
months. the seven Field Stations III
the Division have performed many
services: 4,151 men were helped 70
straighten out difficult home prov
lens; 1000 were given informaioa
and personal advice; 6s,S44 men ~
tended 81 different entertainment
The Red Cross workers made ll'S"
personal visits to hospital patienu'
and IN addition, 5000 worth OF com
fort kits. cigarettes, etc. were distrip
uted. and 1888 men we're helped nn~
cislly, 5000 having been used for thss
purpose.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-10-18
PRESIDENTS REPORT

To the Hon. Board of Commissioner.
Fifth Louisiana Levee District:
Gentlemen:
l beg to report the following con
dition of levees in the district:
Beginning with the Arkansas line
The U. S. Third District has complet
ed the erection of the new Beucy
rus Machine, which will begin en-
largement of levees at tie upper enc
of district and working South.
The big machine of 16O foot boon
is above Lake Providence and is do
ing excellent work. A small machine
has been used for past six weeks as
sisting the large machine.
Salem enlargement, is about com.
pleted. Millikens Bend Loop was fin.
ished several weeks ago. Two Team
outfits are moving on Milliken- Mo-
rancy levee to begin on a contract
of 100000 yds, let recently by the
Third U. S. District.
Cabin-Teele enlargement is near
ing completion. Diamond Island, or
Hodges Enlargement is covered by a
machine of the 4th U. s. District, but
very little work has been accomplish
ed, except in cutting drainage ditch.
Lloyd-Buckridge Enlargement COW
cred by team outfit, is nearing CON-
pletion.
Hard Times and Botany Bay En-
largement is covered by four levee
machines, but is making rather slow
Kemp Enlargement is being done
by levee machine also. Bougere
Leevee has given us considerable Of
worry owing to several slides that
occurred during last winter and last
spring. This work advertised several
times, but received no bids. 1 finally
made contract with Frank T. Con-
'tant, by recommendation of State
soard Of Engineers. We have Mr..
Constants promise to move on the
work this week.
Gazing banks at Morancy and Rose |
iii may necessitate a small loon |
evee as an emergency, while the !
bird U. s. District is CONSTRUCTING
he long line.
The condition at Kemp has caused
uneasiness, but we have
ne assurance of the Fourth District
Engineers that they will take cave
this emergency. The fleet is now
ovlng on this work preparatory to
egin revetting.
1t is the intention of the n G
nglneers to extend Hard Times Re-
'ttment 1000 feet up stream al,o :
Respectfully submitted. .
7. p. KEEL,
resident Board Of commis,ioncr.. 1
Fifth Louisiana Lsvss District,