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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-07
BROOKFIELD
Death of John B. Perham, One of the
Towns Oldest Citizens.

| One of Brookfield's oldest and best
known citizens, honored and respected
by all who knew him, passed away at
! his home Monday evening, Jan. IL
death being due to Bright's disease,
following several years of declining
health. He was the only child of iona
than Stevens and Fanny Abbott Per
ham and was born Jan. 80, 1910, in the
same house where he died and on the
same farm where he spent his whole
| life, with the exception of one year in
early childhood when his parents oc-
cupied neighboring farm; he was ed
ucated in the common schools and at
the old Orange county grammar school
at Randolph Center July 20, 1864,
he was united in marriage to Miss Ell
! len Benedict, who has been faithful
helpmeet; five years ago they cele-
brated their golden wedding anniver-
sary with their children, grandchildren
and friends around them. Mr.. Perham
was very intelligent, well-read man,
strictly honest and upright in his deal
ings with others. He was much inter
ested in the leading topics of the day
and in town affairs, especially the town
library. Although never aspiring to
office, he ably performed the duties en-
trusted TO him with sound Judgment
and good knowledge of business af-
fairs. He was a strong temperance
man and reioiced to see the advance
in the temperance cause OF these
times He was a great admirer of the
beauties of nature, very fond OF music,
a genial, unassuming man, a good
neghbor and friend, worthy citizen
and one who viii be greatly missed,
Funeral services were held at the
home Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Jas.
Clark, pastor of the Congrega tionsl
church, of which the deceased was a
faithful member and officer for many
years, officiating. A scripture lesson, a
short address and a prayer comprised
the simple service, in the course of
which Mr.. Clark spoke in apprecia
ton of the life just ended,
Beautiful roses, carnations and other
flowers adorned the casket Burial was
in the family lot in the Center eeme
terry, the body being borne to it's last
resting place by the two sons, John NJ.
and George Perham, "A son-in law, T.. l..
Kelly. and a cousin, John G. Perham.
He is survived by his wife and six
children, Mary. Mrs. Samuel Mills, of
South Ryegate: John Morie Perham,
C. E.. St. Johnsbury; Lucy, Mrs. B. H.
Benedict, Bethel; Edith, Mrs. A. w.
Williams, Rumney Depot, \. H.; George
j. Perham, a farmer. living at home;
Anna. Mrs. +. L. Kelly. Mortified,
and three grandchildren, Lieut.. Samuel
p. Mills, an aviator, now stationed at
Taylor field, Montgomery, Ala; Miss
Gertrude Kelly and Master Ralph Will
liams. Osbert j. Perham. the second
son, passed away Feb. IL, 1919,
Among those from out of town to
attend the funeral besides the family
were Mr.. and Mrs " Wardner Of
Mortified, Mr.. and Mrs, John g. Per
ham Of North Randolph, and Mrs. w.
H. Perham and Mr. Wheeler of East
Braintree
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-07

NO. I35i-THIs FINE lo0-ACPE FARM
Is situated only Az miles from Barre City on
the main road TO East Montpelier near the
village. etores depot. etc. It is difficult to
secure better located farm fields are near
~ level and very productive: no stone or
lodges good pasturage estimated TO be l50.-
COO IT, of rood soft wood lumber large and
ready for the axe stumpaRe value should be
large in this location hnrd wood for farm !:
the house contains rooms and has recently
been papered and painted; very pleasantly
situated | barn so # long and a smaller
barn new 60-ft- stable: light. warm and
handy this Is "A 20-ccw farm, near splendid
market fine road and in GOOD neighbor-
hood: would like TO sell with all personal
property complete ls rood cows due 10
freshen soon, several head Of young stock q
horses lot Of good tools and all crops we
are ready to show this property 70 you.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-07
0verslls Too Dear, Bought Two Silk
Shirts for SIS.

Aprupos the present demand for
high priced goods. the following story
was told by a salesman who was pres
rnt when the incident described took
place.
A man came into store down
south he said, "snd wanted 20 buy a
suit ii overalls. His usual brand was
put before him When he heard the
price he called the retailer all kinds d
q profitecr, robber and other nice
names.
The storekeepcr informed him that
IL was the lowest price within 10 miles.
10 his certain knowledge In no way
appeascd. the customer walked Of in a
temper 20 the door Passing the shirt
counter. however. he spied a pattern
in silk that caught his eve The up
.hot % IL vas b. bought two ELK
shirts for uhich he paid SIS New
York Tines
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-07
More Irish Wit.

Two English tourists in ireland, aft
er chatting awhile with an inhabitsnt
thought to take rise out of him by
saying, do you know, Pat, that the
devil is deadg"
"Ye don't tell mel" said Pat, in
mock surprise.
yes, the old boy has gone at last.
Pat said nothing further but fshed
a few odd coins from his pocket and
handed the Englshmen penny each.
whats this for?" they asked.
"Sure." said Pat, its a cushion of
the country. We always help the or
phans Boston Transcript
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-07

PLAYER PIANO FOR SALE - Beautiful
mahogany Ss-note high-class player pinno.
practically new; will exchange for auto
inuqire at 80 Merchant street. 274u
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PROSPERITY
FOR THE FARMER !

We predict the year 1920 will
be a year Of the greatest pros
'perity that the farmer has ever
enjoyed. Get established on the
right kind and you will be as
.sured of steady income and
fine living.
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COMMISSIONERS NOTICE
ESTATE an cARnIINA nLGIATI

The undersigned having been appointed
by the honorable probate court for the dis
triet Of Washing ton, commas toners, TO re-
ceive. examine and adjust the claims and de-
mRnds Of sill persons against the estate Of
Carolina Oigiati, late Of the city of Barre, in
said district, deceased, and all claims exhib-
tied in Offset thereto, hereby give notice that
will meet for the purpose aforesaid. at
the office Of Smith. Whtconb Cook Co, in
the city Ct Barre. in said district, on the 24th
day Of February and goth day Of July next.
from Q o'clock a. m. until 8 O'Clock .. M.
on each Of said days. and that six months
from the 2lst day 81 January. A. d. 1920,
ia the time limited by said court for said
creditors to present their claims TO US fos
examination and allowance
Dated at the city 81 Barre. this 3ist day
Of January. A. y. 1920.
FRANK +. CAVE.
GEORGE MUTCH. Commissioners.
Jan3iFebI-l4
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HELP WANTED---MALE

BARRE RAILWAY MAIL CLERK EXAMI-
NATIONS coming beginners get $1,000
year many needed common education suf-
fcient: sample questions free. write imme-
diately Franklin Institute, Dept l93A,
Rochester, N. Y. Janl0-l7-24-3lFeb7
RELIABLE, TRUSTWORTHY MAN TO lake
orders for trees, shrubs, roses, vines, bulbs,
etc. no delivery collection work; high
commission paid First National Nurseries,
Rochester n Y 276tlt
WAN1ED-Man woman 20 lake orders
for fruit and ornamental trees, shrubs, and
roses, appoint aub-agents and act ms our
district superintendent pay weekly pro-
tccted territory write at once knight K
Bostwick. NurSerymen, Newark, New York
state. 276tlF
WANTED-Two first-class poishers; apply
to Martinson Estate Co. 2T6t3
WANTED-A irst-class hand sewer; apply
to M. Cohen, tailor shop, Mortified, Vt.
273t6
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-07

Mr. Lucy Jameson Scott, author and
editor, and widow of the Rev o. w.
Scott who died on Monday at her resi-
denee in Brooklyn, n. Y, from infiu-
enza, was born in Irasburg rs years
ago. She had been editor of the Junior
Missionary Friend, published by the
Woman's Foreign Missionary society
of the Methodist Episcopal church, since
it was founded, 80 years ago, and was
also the author of a number of books
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-07

WANTED-At Fletcher Quarry. Woodbury.,
VT. my agreement with the quarrymen's
union expires Feb %, 1920, and March /,
1920. the quarry will be started as an open
shop; present wage rate will continue subject
TO general conditions March !, 1920, will
want so men for all classes of quarry work ;
at the quarry | have general store and
supply men in my employ at wholesale
prices e. r. Fletcher. Woodbury., VT. 27ot25
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-07
COMMISSIONERS, NOTICE
ESTATE OLE lula N. CAMERON

ESTATE OF JULIA VI. IAMEKON
The undersigned. having boon appointed by
the honorable probate court for the district
Of Washington. commissioners. TO receive, sX-
anime and adjust the claims and demands II
all persons against the estate of Julia NJ.
Cameron late Of the city Of BarTe in said
district decorated and all claims exhibited in
offset thereto. hereby give notice that VIC
will meet for the purpose aforesaid ut the
cfiee Of the Tilden Shoe Co, in the city Of
Barre. in said district. on the 25th day Of
February and 14th day Of July next, from ?
O'Clock a. m. until o'clock p. M. each
Of said days and that six months from the
2ist day Of January. A. u. 1890. is the time
limited by said court for said creditors 20
present their claims TO Us for examination
and allowance.
Dated at the city Of Barre. this Soth day
Of January, A. ID. 1920.
ARTHUR c. TILDEN.
r. II. CAVE, JR.. Commissioners.
JanstFebT-i4
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Three Lines for 25c

The Times will publish Wants. Lost and
Found. For Sale, To Let etc.short edver-
tisements-at the rate Of three lines Tor
twenty-five cents for the first insertion and
five cents for each subsequent insertion.
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Plumbers Child. Probably.

A little mite of girl being told to
tiptoe over and see if the baby was
asleep came back and reported, He's
Just turning his eyes off and on
Boston Transcript.
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care OF Barre Daily Times. 275tl2+
FOR SALE--FaIm. 80 acres, just mile from
city, with stock and tools If wanted rea-
son for selling. poor health tel. 479-W !;
Amos A. Hall. 2I2tf
FOR SALE-A 2-tenement house on / Web
ster street; hst-class property in right
location: apply 10 James w. Gauld Orange
street 272t6
FOUR HOUSES FOR SALE to close out an
estate; the houses are located on the
northerly side Of Hall street, Nos. IL, 20, %
and % will be sold for the best obtainable
cash price; s. HOLSTER Jackson, admr. 269tf
FOR SALE House and barn located on Rail-
road street containing 8 rooms large hall
bath room. large cellar with cement floor. all
modern improvements, including hot water
heat, hot and cold water, electric lights in
house and barn also good basement under
barn house finished in hard pine and birch :
good garden spot also contains a number Of
fruit trees and shrubs cement walk 20 house
and driveway to barn; Warren +. Carpenter.
Groton, Vt. 267tl2
FARMl97 acres, will keep 90 cows and team ;
enough lumber. pulp and wood to pay for
it X mile TO school, miles 20 church and
good village; terms reasonable or will ex-
change for small cottage house pair work
horses weighing $500 lbs: Il. B. House.
Barre, Vt, tel. 105-J lsI
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-07

a man must not expect 90 live IN
slower b-CaIsc Pc maTries a grass wid.
BW.-Bosfru Transcript
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-07

Ralph c. Root of Brattleboro, who
has been appointed by Gov. Clement
as a member of the state board of
pharmacy, is the youngest man ever
appointed to the board, being but %
years old. In 1918, he received from
the Massachusetts college of pharmacy
the degree of pharmaceutical chemist,
He is associated with his father, Will
fred f. Root, in the Root pharmacy
in Brattleboro.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-07
WANTED

FARM WANTED Anyone having farm
- rr.t ar desiring q married nan IN
fo-- ulcaec write me Farmer, rare
Daily Tincs. 'fate
WANTFp-Tpans 70 draw logs in Wash
t-r.eo -I-o rren 20 work in woods and saw
Nil rpriv TO r =. Downing. p Gilt
st.re. Barre. tel. Jaw. 22eH
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-07
THE D. A. PERRY REAL
ESTATE AGENCY
Rowland Building. Barre. Vermont
ONE OF THE BEST
PROPOSITIONS IN A
LARGE FARM

known in the country. On account Of the
capacity, of handling stock, and large sugar
ing place and the amount Of soft timber I;
this farm contains $40 acres, 1000 maple
trees and is equipped with 1880 sap buck
cts good sugaring equipment large lot Of
good farming tools with stock and crops
and consists Of good lot OF grain. hay and
straw now on hand. about 10000 II. of loft
wood, timber ready to cut ana large amount
q growing timber and pahl wood within
!. mile of saw-mill /; this is one Of the bCst-
fenced farms ] know Of in the country,
being woven wire, fitted 10 keep sheep or
eny kind Of stock large fields and the best
of soil pasture that viii keep 60 cows and
with plenty Of buildings barn. stables. tool
houses. good sugar house, and plenty Of
weed for house and sugarinE this 10 one
great opportunity for a man who is looking
for large farm better look after it at
once. for the sugar season is near at hand I;
with n fair kind Of sugar season. no
doubt. q man can make sugar harvest of
81 900 this year the man who owns il wants
70 sell IL and will make the price right and
viii include a lot of household furniture and
everything, ready TO step into prosperous
business on different lines. such as dairy
ing numbering. sugaring: no limit 20 the
amount q money a man can turn out yearly
on the proposition.
For further information, write or .all st
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-07

WANTED Experienced carpenters for con-
struction work long Job good pay write
w. Z. Dix Corpn., Springfield VT S72f
WANTED-Msn for livery btable work ap-
ply to Cutler Bros, rear Hotel Barre,
270tf
WANTED-Someone to draw the cut on our
lot opposite Wells Lamson lot ut North
barTe 70 eur plant on cambria street aiso
street side of the river; for further infor-
nation apply to the North Barre Granite
Co, 27Otf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-07
RETAIL MONUMENT BUSINESS

RETAIL MONUMENT BUSINESS
Unusual opening for enterprting young
man with some knowledge Of drawing
the more the better-to connect himself
with frst-class retail business, with OPP
portunity for interest in business later !;
very best class of work always good
prices, no soliciting.
If interested, write
w. F. COOK GRANITE co.
1874 State Street, Springfield, Mass.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-07
HOUSES TO RENT

POUR-RooM TENEMENT TO RENT-At
Is Seminary street call at lie Washington
street tel s47-M seiu
COTTAGE HOUSE 10 rent newly painted
and paperrd barn. garden and henhouse
on East MONTPELIER road apply TO Leon L.
Cummings. 81 Merchant street. 264f
TO RENT Large front room near spsuldinr
echooI apply TO Mrs.. r. a. Wright los
Washington street zestt
TO RFNT-At II Brook street. rooms.
entirely separate bath. set tubs and hot wa
ter. ras and electric lights a good place 10
t.ep boarders or rcornen Alex. McHaihe
tel SAN: E. L. Smith, tsl. sie-Y II West
street Afou
TO RENT A Groom tenement at 400
North Main street: inquire at $50 North
Main street -46I
COTTAGE HOUSE TO RENT On Vine
street first month free apply TO 6. l.:
wcodwo-th Eastman block. Barre. 22sd
TO RFNT-We have or 9 tenements 20
rent on Cirrle street. ] IN Brook street !;
r,Ii AZ our Office for fall particulars and
pricss McAilister 4 Kent :o7n
JACKSON RLoCR-For rent. = front base
rnrnt room, neatly finished: sprly room
No q ISL
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-07
WANTED TO BUY

Al WANTING TO BUY cid-fashionsi thinTs
- an kinds furniture. china, Elass, linen.
b4-,ss cd brass handles. knobs, ricture= hooAs.
-ugs hooked or braided end card, VIII ehll
.rrghe-e address G. 2. Butterhcld. Ccutral
49, ps--r NJ c1-tss
WANTED buy straw at barn iei
- art
WANTED TO BUY -second-hand furuiture.
fo-ls and stoves inquire o Smith. ~ No
wain rrreet. fei IN aettz8.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-07
MALE AND FEMALE HELP

MAN AND WIFE or an elderly lady wanted
to board mill helm in country good wages
10 right parties Mrs. 7. f. Downing. %
Cliff street, tel 1s4-W, 273t
GOVERNMENT CLERK examinations Mar.
n-cn, women. 1860; Sl00 month eNpe-
rienee unnecessary FOR free particulars write
RAYMOND Terry former civil service exam
iner. 81 Continental building. WASHINGTON.
ID c. s7st7'
HELP WANTED Young men and women 70
take positions as attendants at the Yer
mont State Hospital for the Insane ~ Water
bury 70 those who desire, an opportunity Of
fered 10 attend nurses training course APP
niy AZ hospital Waterbury, VI. 1871
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-07
MISCELLANEOUS

DANCING --latest y. Y. stsps private -
ems 81 appointments only. call o. phons
rse-rf f-s Weir street csaff
ANYONE DESIRING NAN WITH HORSE
r. vol - tn cay haulinr sshe= - gar
hsrs o. rlszuiuE ~ aruund. call cr p Dec
eel. 60 soufh NAB stucsL o. terrhous VII
parn EC1-W esn
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-07
Typewriters Repaired

Typewriters of all makes repaired
and overhauled viii give complete
satisfaction Am an expert with II
wears experience. During the war was
typewriter repair man in 7. ). quar-
termasters corps.
Call or phone.
NJ. ERLICH
Central House Tel. 23S-W
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-07
Buckeye Incubators

The Buckeye" name on your incubator
means YOU have the most reliable, the most
widely approved and most popular machine
In the world. A Buckeye Incubator IS nc
knowledged everywhere a complete success,
moi an experiment IL is superior TO all
other machines for the good and simple rea-
son that il gives you results. In other words,
III matches every hntchable egg" What first
prize hen could do more
Siaes from 65 TO 600 eggs.
Come in and see our stock Of lncubators
also the wonderful coal-burning brooders.
MARSH-ALLEN co.
n. E. Telephone 141 Orange Co. Phone
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-07

WANTED-Teamsters for the woods unless
you have had some experience do not re-
ply also log rollers in yard apply box l9l,
Hardwick, VT. 266tl2
WANTED-A good man 10 banker for gran
lite cutters steady Job the Fisk Bros. Co,
40l6 Spring Grove avenue. Cincinnati, Ohio:
2e2d
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-07
ABOUT THE STATE
Happenings of Interest from
Different Sections.

For a week there has not been SO
much as a scuttle full Of coal for sale
in Middlebury, and wood dealers have
been literally patronized. 1t is under
stood that several cars of coal are
somewhere ON the road billed for Mid
dlebury.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-07
ONE REGIsTEREp GuERNsEY cow. 8 ".
HORSES AND VEHICLES

A WORK HORSE Weight LOO lbs: for
sale or exchange for stock; Mrs. N. NJ.
Carleton. Wilismstown. VT. 275t6'
FOR SALE-A good brown mare; weight
1900 MS; perfectly kind for anyone TO
work. drive or handle; in good flesh and
sound A. r. Cole. Marshfeld. VI. 262t2s
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SPECIALS

ONE 4-1yH. P. GAS ENGINE ...... sll5
ONE SHIP KEROSENE ENGINE ... 20
ONE 2ty-H.P GAS ENGINE ...... tb
ONE lis-H. ?. GAS ENGINE ..s.. ~
Kerosene Engines. throttling governor. 1nd
all Engines are new and equipped with
Webster u1srnetn.
ONE as-TNCH CIRCULAR SAW.
Swing Table. conplete S5L-sa
ONE 81 TDTNc TABLE SAW FRAME t4.59
IS CAsT-IR0N CORNER FEED BOXES =.
earh .-..... ...s...-- 49, 49,.
d CAST-IRoN hay RACKS. each $40
MARSH-ALLEN co.
" r Tel 40 oange County Phone
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PRBSSOR; CAPACITY, $50 CUBIC
FIT; IN GOOD CONDITION CAN
NOW BE SEEN IN OPERATION
PRESBREY : COYKENDALL CON-
PANY, BARRE, VT. 25Stf
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In its first six months the Commu-
nifty club of Springfield has justified its
existence and far exceeded the expecta
tions of its most enthusiastic support
ers at the beginning of its career. The
total receipts were $l4,66405 and the
total expenditures Sl3,576.73.
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statesmen

Statesmen WANTED to solicit orders FOR
lubrcatinF oils. grasses and paints salary
or commission; address Lincoln Oil Co.
Cleveland, o, 2lstls
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AUTOMOBILES

OLDEST AHLIsHED MANUFACTURER.
through state distr5hutnr. wants hzh-clEss
ssrnEe and auto speciality houses 20 set -
soic retailers in their town Tor Miracle Motor
Trnf1ris mrite for a. feF cent business
Frorosition. Miracle Motor-Gss Distributes.
( RurlirFtCn. Vt @I5tlf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-07

Eitapence & Co. of Rutland, with a
capital stock of $4,000, has filed ar
tcles of association in the office of the
secretary of state for the purpose of
conducting business in Rutland. The
papers are signed by j. II. Eitapence,
M. L. Creed and Vernell Setback of
Rutland The Fair Haven Country
club has filed statement in the same
office that the club has been dissolved,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-07

FOR SALE-My fox hound Luna" having
no further use for her this season will
sell at bargain b. A. Eastman, Barre, VT
256d
HAY AND WOOD FOR SALE-No. / hay /;
both dry and green lockwood inquire w.
E. Tucker, Barre, r. d, 4, Peoples phone
9-91 Washington. 267ti2"
FOR sALE-Nice, dry hard wood tel
666-M Barre 24St
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FARMS FOR SALE

FARM FOR SALE--i6O acres, all equipped,
ready for business a nice, money-making
farm; for particulars write 10 a. w,
care OF Barre Daily Times. 275tI2t
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The next diocesan convention will
be held in, Rutland, it was voted at the
business meeting yesterday morning at
St Paul's parish house, Burlington
and the date set for it is May 20,
1927. The invitation to hold the con-
vention in that city was extended by
Rev. Morgan Ashley OF Rutland