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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-03
WOULD SOAK HUM
| O|DN'TGET Chance
Corp. Turner of Clarendon,
Va, Writes of His Duties
in France.

Uncle Sam takes good care of us
boys over here" writes Corp. s. r.
Turner of the 161st Infantry, a. e. f,
formerly of Clarendon. Va. to his
father. S. II. Turner of Clarendon,
under date of November %. from
France. Corp. Turner has been in
France almost a year, and is disap-
pointed because he was detailed to
the military police and depot
brigade and did not get in the fight
ing.
His Christmas letter to his father.
in part. follows:
when we landed at Brest We
marched out almost as fast as pos
sible, and proceeded on to 1Ss-sur-
tree, where we remained over night.
leavin the following night at .
O'Clock, in a snowstorul. to march to
Eclaron, thirty-five kilometers from
Verdun. Here we were detailed for
a month in forest. cutting wood
for A. f. +. kitchens. We left Eciaron
February 3, the headquarters Of the
company going to Neufchateau. nile
a detachment of ninety-eight men.
of which | was one, proceeded to
LangreS.
Did His Duty.
"At I.angres we wese detailed as
M. P and some of the detachment
who were SO capacitated went as
clerks to headquarters, service OF
supply.
I'm this service I remained until the
latter part of April: then ]. too. had
a crack at M. p (well. it was not
the same kind of job ] had been i'm,
but I enlisted to do the service my
superiors considered proper for me,
and tried to do my full duty in that
situation, as 1 have in all others.
About June Is we received orders
from general headquarters that all
cooks. privates. buglers and mechan-
les were to be sent as requirements
to divisions on the front. Our entire
division was used for replacement. SO
ing but officers, non-coms. and special
rate privates. In due time we became
a depot division and handled raw
troops coming from the states, teach
ing them just the essentials OF trench
warfare, when they were taken to the
front.
Visits Points of Interest.
"Since coming to France I have
seen good deal of the country and
have visited many interesting places,
among them the old abby at St.
Michel. Although I did not get
hoped, I am glad that I have been
able to do such service as has been
assigned to me.
DO not know when my turn will
come to return. but as it seems now
to be all over over here, hope to be
homeward bound on some good ship
before very long
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-03
LEGISLATION SUBMITTED
BY SECRETARY GLASS
Would Protect Investors Against
Promotion Schemes to Get
Their Liberty Bonds.

Scores of promotion schemes highly
questionable in character, designed to
gather in great quantities of liberty
bonds in exchange for stocks said to
be of doubtful value, have come into
existence since the announcement that
the capital issues committee would go
out Of existence. according to state
ment from the Treasury Department
yesterday.
To meet the situation Secretary
Glass has submitted to Congress pro-
posed legislation which would if
enacted, commit the federal govern
ment to a blue sky" policy The
capital issues committee proposed that
protection of innocent investors be
Entrusted to the Federal Reserve
Board, but that organization is dis
inclined to undertake the responsible
ity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-03
HIGHER FARE CAUSES
DENVER CAR BLOCKADE
Stockyard Workers Protest, Eject
Trainmen and Tangle
Entire System.
BY the Associated Press.

DENVER, Col, January 3-After
street car service had been completely
suspended for six and a half hours
here last night. because of demonstra-
tions by crowds of men and boys who
objected to the collection of a seven
cent fare. service was resumed early
today on regular schedules. Whether
it would continue depended, company
officials said. on adequate police pro-
lection.
Dewey C. Bailey. city manager of
public safety, said the police had
been instructed to prevent destruction
of property or injury to trainmen, but
the city would not undertake to assist
the company to collect the increased
fare.
Tho trouble last night began when
homeward-bound workmen in the
stockyards district refused to nav
more than a five-cent fare. elected the
trainmen and ran the cars into the
city. AS incoming cars reached the
business district they became stalled,
and within an hour every car in the
city was lined up on downtown streets.
The seven-cent fare. which was APP
proved by the state public utilities
commission, although opposed by the
city officials, was put into effect De-
Cember &c, the company contending
the increase was necessary to meet
the wage award recently granted by
the war labor board. For several
weeks a six-cent fare had been in
effect. with the approval of both the
state utilities commission and the city
council. but the company officials con-
tended this was insufficient to cover
the operating expenses.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-23
BRISTOL

Mr.. and Mrs. r. j. Brady have closed
their residence. "Rosebank cottage" for
the winter and left Monday for Hot
Springs, Ark.
Representative and Mrs. @. F. Ed
munds, who passed the weekend at their
home here. returned to Montpelier Mon
day. Mrs. Edmunds went Tuesday to
Bangor. Me-. to attend wedding
Butler is at home from an army CAMP
Miss Helen Newman of Poultney is the
guest of her sister, Mrs. j. c. Norton
The u-month child Of Mr.. and Mrs A. c.
Wyman Is critically ill.-The influenza
situation is improving daily, with no new
cases reported and those who are Ill are
gaining.-Dr. F. T. Briggs is out after
his recent illness-Mrs. A. w. Cove went
to Middlebury Monday for a few days.
r. F. Hatch has received word that his
sister, Mrs. e. NJ Doten, died Sunday at
Washington, d. c. The funeral was held
in Burlington.-J. Burrows Pope went to
Burlington Tuesday for few days visit
Mrs Josie Morgan received a tele-
gram Wednesday morning saying her
nephew. Edmund Slayton, died sud.
denly Tuesday evening at his home in
San Francisco, Cal.-Henry Levam diet
Sunday night at the home Of william
Labombard after a long illness.-Mrs
e. w. Gould has been engaged by tn,
school directors to succeed Miss Edni
Leopold, resigned, as instructor in tn
high school.
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CORNWALL

Mrs. A. w. Foote returned Monday
from Pawlet. where she had spent sew
eral days at the home Of her son. Will
liam.-The parcel post sale. to have
been given at the church parlors Friday
evening, January "a. has been postponed
to Friday evening February 7-"Gentle-
mans night" Of the Mary Baker Allen
Chapter, d. A. r., which was to have
been held at the chapter house this eve
ming, has been postponed until Wednes-
day evening, January %, on account Of
quarantine restrictions.-The marriage of
Miss Ruth Eggleston and Joseph T..
Ringey was solemnized on Saturday,
January 1S-Mrs. Joseph Drolette went
Monday to the Fanny Allen hospital,
where she is to undergo an operation.
She was accompanied by her sister, Mrs.
Noble Sanford, Of Middlebury.- L.
Witherell went Monday to Hartford,
Conn, to attend the Connecticut Farm
ers Week" meetings, held there from
January 20 to a. inclusive. These meet
ings include all the various farm organi-
cations, bureaus and industries, with ex-
tenslve exhibits of each. Mr. Witherell
will serve as Judge in the fruit exhibi,
and also will give a talk on Apples and
the Apple Industry IN Vermont. "-Maude
Bingham. who has been for two weeks
with her aunt, Mrs. Frank Mack OF
Shelburne, who has been seriously Ill
returned home Monday.-There are nc
new cases Of influenza and only few
| families are afflicted.
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LINCOLN

Lester, son of Mr.. and Mrs Frank
Eubar, died Tuesday January IA of pneu-
monia, developing from Influenza at the
age of II years. The body was removed
to the undertaking rooms of E. w. Var
ney Of Bristol. where funeral services
were held Friday morning. Burial was
made In st. Joseph's cemetery. Besides
his father and mother he Ia survived by
two brothers, Clarence and Fred and
one sister, Mary.-Mrs. Selinda Stead
man. widow Of George w. Steadman,
died Tuesday January IA at the home Of
Henry Steadman Of general debility
at the age of "a years.-Reports for the
last few days reveal no increase in in
fuenza cases and those i'll are improv-
ing. All possible efforts have been
made to check the disease, and 1t is
hoped that the ban may be lifted within
few days and normal conditions re-
sumed.-Representati L. f. Jackman
spent the week lend in town.-An infant
child of Mr.. and Mrs Karl Moody died
January 15.-Mrs. Edward Bennett, who
has been seriously i'll with pneumonia,
is better.-Loren Dwire has sold his
farm to his son, Dayton.-Henry Davis
is seriously i'll with pneumonia.-Cha
Jan. H-Dr. NJ. b. Paulsen spent the
week end in Burlington.-Mr. and Mrs.
l.. A. Bryant returned Saturday from n
stay of several weeks with their son,
Fred Bryant, Of Malone, N. Y.-Mrs F..
Barrett and daughter. Ella. spent the
week end at the home of A. ]. Cushman.
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SOUTH STARKSBORO.

The community was shocked Mon
day morning. the 18th inst, to hear OF
the death Of Carrie M. Curtis, widow
of Lorenzo Orvis Mrs. Curtis died Of
heart failure following influenza and
pneumonia, aged &c years. She was a
member of the Friends Church and
was loved and highly respected by all.
who knew her. Her death is doubly
sad as the whole family of six were
very i'll with influenza. She leaves an
only child, Walter Orvis, with whom
she lived. Four grand children. one
brother, William Curtis of Montpelier,
and one sister. Mrs Hattie Fuller of
Warren. Prayer was offered at the
house by the pastor. the Rev. L. j.
Meader, Wednesday afternoon. Burial
was in the Friends cemetery beside
her husband, who died last February
and little daughter, Minnie. who died
many years ago.-Mrs. Walter Palmer
of Shelburne was here to attend the
funeral of her aunt. Mrs. Carrie Orvis.
There has been between rs and 100
cases of influenza in this place Most
of the cases are recovering. Mrs. Alfred
Jimmo and Level Hallock's family re-
main very ill.-Mrs- Benjamin Nc
Curry of Middlebury has been here
! two weeks caring for her parents and
brother. Fred Orvis and family.-Mr.
and Mrs. Elliott of Middlebury spent
the weekend here with his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. George Elliott, who took
them back to their home Sunday
! Frank Hulett of Starksboro has been
here the past two weeks caring for
Walter Orvis and family.-Schools
] opened Tuesday.-Fred Orvis who Is
| rheumatism. Is gaining.
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BRIDPORT

Bruce Allard has sold his horse and
wagon to George Shaw and has shipped
his goods to Hopkinton, Mass. His fam
lily will go this week, as he has a posi-
ton there on the Lehman farms.-Maud
Allard Is i'll with influenza at the home
of George Slater In Cornwall where she
works. A graduate nurse Is caring for
her.-Herald Norton has the influenza at
the home Of o. e. Converse.-William
Grandy is able to be out after his re-
cent illness.-Mrs. w. A. Dukett Is i'm.
proving.-Henry Williams is out after
being confined to the house with stomach
trouble.-Mr. and Mrs. Edward Good
speed passed Sunday at the home OF
Dick Lapham.-Mrs. Bruce Allard ant
children are passing few days with
her mother. Mrs. Frank Kallord, before
leaving for Massachusetts.
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WALTHAM

Mr.. and Mrs. Volney Avery of Burling-
ton are visiting Mrs. Avery's parents
Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Wright.-Frank Fris-
bee returned to his home Saturday from
the Mary Fletcher hospital where he
recently underwent an operation for ap-
pendicitis.- II. D. Hallock
was home over Sunday-A. G. Wright
attending the dairymens meeting held
in Burlington last week.-R. H. Bristofs
family has recovered from recent illness
and Mr.. Bristol is able to be out again.
Miss Ruth Wyeth. who has been pass
ing a few days with her grandparents.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. Tier, has returned to
Burlington hospital, where she will
study to become a nrse.-Miss Alice
Smith. who has been caring for Mrs. c.
w. Ward. has gone to Monkton to visit
her brother.-H. ID. Halock was called
to Randolph Center Monday by the Ill
ness of his son. Harold-Ira Hamlin OF
Cornwall visited his aunt, Mrs. A. NJ
Harris, and Mr.. and Mrs. F. C. Ward
Saturday.
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MONKTON RIDGE

Harry o. Barnum, aged SO years,
died Wednesday afternoon, January
Is. at his home in East Monkton fol-
lowing a three weeks illness with in
fuenza and pneumonia Harry orion
Barnum, son of orion Barnum, was
born in Monkton July 10, 1880. and has
always been a resident of this town.
Mr.. Barnum was held in the highest
esteem by all, being young man Of
fine principals a kind neighbor and
devoted to his family. giving tender
care to his aged father, who has been
in feeble health for several years. AS
a member of the Methodist Church he
was always faithful in attendance and
support. He is survived by his wife,
who was formerly Miss Urana Stilson.
and two small children, Helen and Ed
ward; also by his father and sister,
Mrs. Dwight w. Eddy of Monkton.
The bereaved family have the SYM
pathy of all The funeral services
were held at the Methodist Church in
East Monkton Saturday morning at
IL o'clock. The Rev. M. Russell of the
! Boro oficiated. The bearers were
Charles Jewel and D. W. Eddy of this
town, Ernest Stilson Of New Haven.
and Henry Stilson of Proctor. Burial
was in the East Monkton cemetery
Among those from away to attend
were: Mrs. Lucinda Williams Mrs. Mel
lie Greenough and Wright Ferguson
of Bristol, Ernest Stilson and family
of New Haven, Henry Stilson Of Proc
tor.-Captain and Mrs. George Russell
are visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
A. p. Russell. Capt. Russell has re-
Gently returned from France, where
he has been the past year. He has 6
months furlough before going to CAM
in New York State.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-23

Josephine Wissell, who has been III for
several days with pleurisy at the home
of Mrs. Archie j. Cook, was reported con-
slderably better Wednesday. -Mrs. Henry
Vancelette has returned from Winooski'
where she has passed two weeks, to pc
near her husband, who Is patient at
the Fanny Allen hospital.-Col. Charles
f. Youtt, who has been Ill for few
days, Is slowly recovering and Is able 10
be up and about the house.-State's Al
torney Allen X. Sturtevant Is In Mont
pelier.-The Wofnens Suffrage STUDY
club will meet at the home of Mrs. Homer
Balm this afternoon at three o'clock
The educational department of the
Womens club will meet in the high schooi
building Friday afternoon at three
oclock.--Willam Turner, who has been
confined to the house for few days, has
so far recovered as to be able to resume
his duties at the marble mill.-The fu-
neral of william McMaster was held in
the undertaking rooms of A. J. Blackmer
Wednesday afternoon at one o'clock. the
Rev. Henry C. Newell officiating. There
was a good attendance of relatives and
friends The bearers were Royal Stur-
tevant. Edward Higgins, Edward Blair
and Ira Baldwin Burial was in the
West cemetery.-Mr and Mrs. Ansel
Frieneau and their daughter, Miss Filene
Frieneau. of Lachine, p. O., are in town.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-23
ORWELL

State Post Office Inspector. Mr.. Irish,
was here two days last week.-A. II.
Belanger and G.. C. Phelps were in Mid
dlebury Saturday.-Mr. and Mrs E. Il.
Young have rented furnished house in
Boston and plan to go there to reside
There are SO many i'll that there were no
services at either church. Sunday.-The
village schools are still closed.-At the
annual meeting Of the First National
bank. w. B. French was elected presi-
dent, f. Il. Young. vice-president. D. L..
Wells cashier. These with c. N. North
and w. A. Jennings constitute the board
of directors.-Frank Coburn is expected
home from the Mary Fletcher hospital
this week.-Mrs.. Della Bishop has been
for some days visiting In Glens Falls.
N. Y.-Miss Blanch Doane of Albany is
helping out at the central office.-Miss
Ruth Martin of Rutland was here last
week to see her sister, who has been i'll,
but is out again.-County Agent. i. n.
Bartlett, was at IT, d. Branch's, Satur-
day.-Mr. and Mrs. John w. Clark of
Pawlet spent Saturday with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs II. ID. Branch.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-23

out after a weeks illness.-Mr and Mrs
Harold Stone have returned to Middle
bury, after visit to the formers par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. George Il. Stone
Mrs. II. A. Farrar is ill.--Darcy. son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Dukette, Is seriously
Ill with pneumonia.--The condition OF
Col. Walter Scranton who has been III
for some time. IL slowly improving.
Darcy, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Duquette, died yesterday morning from
pneumonia, following influenza, aged II
years. Besides his parents, he leaves
one brother, Silas Duquette of YER
gennes. The body was taken last eve
ming to Altoona, N. Y, where the funeral
services will be held to-day.-Mrs. Way
land s. Bristol Is quite Ill with influenza.
Mrs. George Austin. who has been Ill
for a few days, has resumed her duties
at the store of Chamberlain. Foote &
Co.-Thad Field, who has been III at
the home of his mother. Mrs. B. T. Field,
has so far recovered as to return to his
home in Ferrisburg.-Mrs. F. w. Flagg
is able to be out after her recent Illness.
Thomas Field Of Ferrisburg Is i'll at
the home of his grandmother, Mrs. B. T.
Field.--Mrs. Frank M. Warner Is recov-
ering from an attack of infiuenza.-Pvt.
Harry Stebbins, who has been passing a
short furlough with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles E. Stebbins. has returned
to Camp Humphrey, Va.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-23
ESSEX JUNCTION

The G. A. r. and w. r. C. held joint
installation of officers last week Tuesday
afternoon in their hall. Brownells
block. DR.. C. NJ. Perrin Of Burlington
was the installing officer for the g. A. r.,
and Mrs. Jessie Sturtevant of st. Adams
department president, was the installing
officer for the w. r. c. Mrs. Dodge OF
Essex Center was Installed as COM
mander Of tho G. A. r. The following
are tho officers for the w. r.. c.:
President, Mrs. Victorene Bassett; senior
vice president. Mrs. Louise Crown;
junior v!ce-president, Mrs. Warner; sec
rotary and treasurer, Mrs. Clara Smith;
conductress. Mrs. Abbie Wheeler; guard.
Mrs Angie Smith; chaplain, Mrs. Julia
Booth. After the business meeting re-
freshments were served.
William NJ. Farley was called homo
fro Rutland Friday, having received
telegram announcing the death in Ed
monitor, Alberta. of his brother-in-law.
Frank C. Rowell The message contained
no particulars concerning the cause of
death, but information that the family
left Edmonton last Thursday with the
remains and expected to arrive here on
January q was received. Before going
West 10 years ago. Mr., Rowell was con-
ductor on the Central Vermont railway
several years.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. S. Nichols returned
Monday from Vergennes, where they
attended the funeral services of their son,
Bernie L., who died Saturday of pneu'
monia, following influenza Bernie l.
Nichols was born in Essex November
l6, 1883. He removed with his parents to
this village in childhood where he spent
his early life, graduating from Essex
Junction high school in 1909, during which
time he was In the employ Of the juno
ton Pharmacy under the ownership OF
DR.. c. NJ. Ferrin. He also was grad
uate OF the Albany. n. Y. College Of
Pharmacy with the class of 1911 After
graduating he entered the employ OF thu
Thomas drug store of Brattleboro. From
there he went to Boston where he hae
position with Melvin & Badger. Dur
| ing the last three years he had beef
manager Of the Rexall drug store Of Yer
gennes, In which he had an interest. Five
years ago last Christmas he married Misf
J Katherine Austin of Brattleboro, VIII
survives him; also his parents, four sis
| ,ers and one brother.
| Roy Ferrand, son of Mr.. and Mrs
/ Frank Ferrand of Buffers Corners, re-
turned home last week having received
an honorable discharge from the army
He enlisted In the limited service last
June and was Immediately sent TO Van.
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NEW HAVEN

Mrs. Harry Gordon is seriously ILL.,
The Rev. and Mrs. Vernon Young were
called to Vergennes Saturday by the
death Of their brother in law, Cecil
Bristol.-Mrs. f. II. Boyington and
daughter, Anna. of Bristol are guests
OF Mr.. and Mrs. j. r. Davis-William
Bennett and son. Carroll, are i'll with
inf1uenza.-Mrs. c.. S. Everest and chill
dren have returned home from an ex-
tended visit with her parents in South
Shaftsbury.-Mrs. Mary Gollette and
daughter, Agnes. are among the sick
ones-Mrs. Paul Bareor and daughter
Aka, were guests of Mrs. Hasson Davis
Wednesday.-Mrs. Hoyt Swain visited at
Mrs g. c. Coates Tuesdays. D. Doud
and family were in Burlington Monday.
Howard, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Devoid, is i'll with infuenza.-Mrs.
Frank McEntee was the guest of her
sister. Mrs. Dewey Devoid last week.
The Helping Hand society of the Bar
numtown Epworth League chapel met on
Thursday with Mrs. George La Flame
c. II. Sears was a business visitor in
Burlington on Friday--Mrs. 8. M. AL
ger has received word Of the death Of
her uncle, Henry Ross, Of Huntington.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-23
Cllittenden County.
WINOOSKI

The total number of births, deaths and
marriages in the town of Colchester from
January 1. 1918. to December 81, 1913.
Is as follows: There were 2N births
reported and the number Of deaths in
Guiding those at Fort Ethan Allen were
A6 The total number of marriages for
the year was n.
Nelson Cross, aged so years, died
Thursday at his home on Weaver street,
due to diseases incident to old age. He
was born In Canada and Is survived by
three sons, Nelson, Jr.. Paul and Philip,
and three daughters, Mrs Tatro of New
Bedford. Mass. Mrs. Brusco of Albany,
N. Y, and Mrs. Arthur Cross of this
place. The funeral was held Saturday
morning at st. Francis Xavier Church
at nine o'clock, with burial in st.
Francis cemetery.
Private August Mongeon. son of Mrs.
Thomas Mongeon of West Lane, has been
reported wounded, his mother being noti-
fled by the war department to that effect.
John Lowor of Hartford. Conn, who
Is employed by the Atlantic & Pacific
Tea company as a painter. fell from his
ladder Monday morning while en-
gagged in painting the Red Front store
on East Allen street. At the time Of his
ldli he WIS painting tne COTHlCe Oh tno
store, when the ladder slipped on some
ice on the sidewalk. DR.. J. W. Sheehan
was called and found that he had broken
some bones in his ankle. He was taken
to the Fanny Allen hospital to have an
X-ray picture taken Of the injury.
Joseph Labelle of Malletts Bay avenue
appeared Monday morning in munich
pal court and pleaded guilty to a charge
of breach of the peace He paid a fine
of s1.0O with costs.
| George and Harry Russell of South
| Burlington were brought into municipal
court Monday morning to answer to
a breach of the peace charge. Both
pleaded guilty and were fined $500 and
costs Of 1913 each, which they paid. The
| arrests were the outcome of fight which
occurred on Main street Saturday. George
Russell was arrested Saturday after the
fight and Harry Russell was arrested
Sunday by Chief of Police Barber.
Julian F. Allard -.ho has been EN-.
| ployed at the of5 he internal rev
enue service at 30 til, N. H.. since
last April has been nted field dep
| uty and been transf d to Ellsworth
Me-, for a short time.
| Pvt. Edward NORM, of the 10Th Division
Of the 301st Field Artillery, which sailed
for France last July arrived in thi!
| country January 8 in New York city, wa.
discharged from the army at CAM
Devens, and has returned to town.