The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-06-07

HTOlntT, GtOTBe H. Lyon Oh NHiihIlr-
town. She also leaves nine grandchil-
dren. These are Percy and Richard def
fords and Mrs. Nina J. Jewett; An
thony, Leon, John, Marion and Chris.
tine Wright of Williamstown; and Ma
dine Stewart of Montpelier: also four
great grandchildren, Lloyd H. Jewett,
Pearl, Elaine and Ronald Wrigh: Of
Williamstown.
The Maxim motor driven FIRE truck,
which the supply committee Of Mont
pelier city council purchased AT Mid
dlcboro. Mass, six weeks ago, arrived
about II O'Clock Sunday forenoon in a
rain storm, The machine, under the
operation of A. L. Bourgeois of the fac
tory, was driven out of Middleboro
about o'clock Friday afternoon and
was RIM that day as far as Winchen-
don. Mass. IT rained Saturday morning,
SO a late start was made, and the
trip to White River Junction occurred
that day, the trip.to Montpelier being
completed Sunday morning. so that the
machine was well covered with mud
on the way and Mr.. Bourgeois saw some
hard roads However, the car was
washed and in the afternoon taken to
the fire station, where il was seen by
many persons. Those who have been
longest in the department say that II
attracted more people than when the
paid department began its duties with
the new teams several years ago. There
was constant stream OF visitors until
well into the evening. and the firemen
we're piled with questions as 10 who
would drive the new truck, whether il
would climb all Of the hills. etc. Crit.
icisms and commentator were lber
ally offered. as Is general with any
new investment ruadc by public serv-
ants. One OF the manufacturers ar
rived to-day and will look after the
machine until il has been accepted by
the city. which will not he until il has |
hren given suitable tryout and has |
Shown that it will do what the agree |
incnt specifies that it viii accomplish. |
The committee is satisfied that il will |
but Montpelier has some hard hills 30
rlinb, some which horse drawn equip
mcnt has not vet climbed so if the
truck climbs all of these hills. when
loaded. Others should be satisfied. A
pair Of the horses which have been used
On the old equipment will be retained
md will be used on the streets draw
ny the sprinkler when not in service
u the station They viii have 10 be-
'ome acquainted with the starting of
he now truck The committee, before
saw several Maxim trucks
4 the same type in service in several
.lNeren. cities in Massachusetts, The
rack generates IS horse power and isl
C equipped that i; il. year or more
{ = decided to substitute n Junior
,iin1 for one of the chemical tanks il
an be done, and, therefore. triple
can D. secured. n
A box social will be held AZ tie Der
In town hall Wednesday evening. June
. under the auspices II the grange.
come. Ladies bring boxes
vitn lunch for two Entertainment
nd amusements viii be furnished Cob.
lie Hill grange esye very pleasing
rogram az tie regular meeting June I,
{ which al Mirror Lake members, % :
'obblo Hill members ard several from
Their oranges were present.
Rev George w. Davenport, q former
eetor IN Burlington and we'll knowl
n Montpelier. having married daugh- !
e of Mr. aud Mrs. George briggs of {
hi. city. has been elected bishop At
aston. succeeding Bishop Adams. This
iocesc is composed Of the eastern !
ounties Of Maryland.
Judy Of Rogue's Harbor" will be
resented tonight al the Playhouse q
Or the benefit of the campfire girls. {
a which Mary Miles Mintcr will APP {
ear.-adv.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles II. Heaton. Mr.. I
nd Mrs. George w Wing. W. n. Her g
lex and Frank Dewey won't 20 Bur I
nrton TODAY. The men will attend J
his evening the scottish Rite Masonic
leeting as a part of the meetings OF o
hc grand bodies of Masonry, which I
ill be held this week. n
Miss Marguerite McAvoy. who has !
cen visiting n the city. has gone back c
, New York. u
Miss Harriet Reed has returned from n
,veral months stay in Grand Rapids. =
Itch.
About ~ AUTOMOBILES were
ported TO tisc secretary ~ state this
forming. These included ~ y Teb- n
sits running OF bank in Marsh n
IA. Charles Lecl nf Barre. while :
irving his machine near the Holmes !,
lkerv. ran into a Shadraui girl He /,
.rricd the girl iams after the acri =
ut II occurred June 8. IL
". G. Hastings. state forester. has d
ccivcd noiicr from ihe FIRE warden in u
-oodfore that the fire that has been 4
lrninx N thst town has been PIT p
n. II was a big siro and covered cor Z
tsrahle area. but the damage was q
~ snail. only about = cGo. while u