The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-01-16
HARDWICK
Situation in the Granite Industry Re
mains Unchanged.

Situation in the Granite Industry Re-
mains Unchanged.
The situation in the granite belt in
Hardwick seems no nearer a favorable
solution than it has at all since Jan. /.
1t is to be regretted that trouble had to
arise at this time and all are hoping that
the situation will soon clear up, as the
manufacturers report orders coming in
every day.
Tuesday evening an interesting and
impressive initiation ceremony was per-
formed on eight candidates wishing adj
mission to the order of the Modern
Woodmen of America. Following the mi
tiation the new officers were installed,
regular business transacted and social
hour enjoyed The local camp stands
second in the line of membership, the
number now being 22l, with Burlington
standing first and Barre third. This is
a remarkable showing, everything con-
sidered Next Monday evening at the
Woodman hall there win be a moving
picture, "The Value of Life" which is
for Woodmen and their families. This
picture is two-reel affair and is to fur
Their the enlightenment of its members
as to the benefits derived from its sana-
forum in Colorado and pictures a pa
tient who was cured and returned to his
folks well man. Every member and
the members of his family should see
this picture. A social time will follow
the entertainment, and the boy scout or
chestra will render music
Miss Amy Perkins, who has been teach
ing school on west hill for some time,
leaves this week Friday for Washington,
where she has secured government po-
sition. Her many friends will be glad
TO know of her success in securing this
position.
Mrs. j. f. Sullivan and Miss Irene
Sullivan were called to Portland, Me-
Tuesday evening by the serious illness Of
Mr.. Sullivan, who has been in that city
for some time.
Birney Lameri returned home Wednes-
day morning from Camp Devens, having
received his discharge the first of the
week
Our town representative, who owns the
island just above the gymnasium and
Shipman sawmill generously donated two
or three good -sized broken over trees to
the scouts if they would remove the
trees, which they did last Saturday
sticking to their task despite the severe
wind and coll and hauled the same to
the. scout rooms, where it win be cut up
into wood for next winter. The boys
wish to thank Mr.. Taylor for this act of
generosity. They will remember it when
he desires something done
Mrs. R. H. Carrick is in Boston this
week.
There will be meeting of the board
of civil authority at the Memorial build
ing Saturday, Jan. rs, for the purpose of
abating taxes.
Dorman Bridgman is very low at this
writing
Pearl Slayton recently finished work
as manager of the local red front store,
much to the regret of a large number Of
patrons, and it is understood he is to be
transferred or promoted. A. j. Hill of
Barton has arrived here to take charge
of the store and has moved his family
into c. T. Davis house on Spring street.
Mrs j H. Wright and son arrived the
first Of the week from Groton, Conn.
The meeting of the boy scouts, which
was called fathers and mothers night"
HAS Deeh postpoHeu from Jan ~ 10 JAIL
%, when it is hoped there viii be a great
many parents and invited friends present
to witness the investiture ceremony on
several scouts who have just passed the
tenderfoot degree
Charlie Stanford, janitor of the only
dramatic playhouse in town, the opera
house, says that Hardwick is bound to
come back on the map in the spring, be-
cause he has booked Uncle Toms Cab
in" for sometime in April.
Will Williams, who has been sick with
the flu, is about ready to resume his
work in the freight office