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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1920-09-02
WOOL PLAIDs

We fail to remember a sea-
son when plaid wool fabrics
were so much in vogue and
never have we, seen so many
beautiful combinations.
Our showing is very COM
plete and being bought in
small pieces you will enjoy
the exclusiveness of the styles.
These stylish new plaids
come 81 inches wide in a great
variety of new colorings,
beautifully combined and are
priced in our usual fair way.
See our windows for many of
them. Priced at $3.50.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1920-09-02
NEW BLOUSES

Just word about them, the new showings are so
extensive and original to merit page to properly tell
of them They to be the talk of the community
at every gathering of fashionable women.
Our blouse models lead in the showing and our
showing is really wonderful Satns, Taffetas, Geor
gete Crepe and Crepe de Chimes the favored mate
RIAL gorgeous collars for some less gay coors for others
and sober colors for those so minded
The pricings these wonderful blouses start at
$780, then s12.50, $500 up to s1700.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1920-09-02
WoMAN,s CLUE MEETING

The first regular meeting OF the
Audubon Woman's Club for the new
year will be held next Wednesday
afternoon, September 8th at 2:f0
o'clock. Mrs. Lloyd T. Graham
and Mrs. w. T. Webb will have charge
of the program and entertainment
features of the program. Every
member of the club is requested to
be present at the meeting.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1920-09-02
EIGHTH GRADE GRAD
~ FKtUnYrY NV

These exercises will be held at the
high school building Satur-
day, September A, 1920, at one
O'Clock p. m.
Come and bring your friends. 1
am especially anxious to have the
teachers for the coming year attend
these exercises.
Colors: Blue and white.
ELLA M. STEARNS,
County Superintendent.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1920-09-02
WOLFE DRESSES

We have some 25 wolfe
dresses that have sold from
$1,000 to $4,000 each. They
come in light or dark colors
and are splendid values. We
won't carry them over SO have
divided them into two lots
and shall sell them Gall we
hope) this coming week at
$4.95 and $3.50.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1920-09-02
GINGHAM DRESSES

We find we have about 20
light colored bingham dresses
for ladies. They are made of
splendid grade of bingham
and are all exeellently made.
We sold numbers of them at
$500 and $4,000 but to close
out the lot they go in next
week, choice at
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1920-09-02
PRESIDENT BY PRoPINQUITY

1t is officially announced at the
white house that President Wilson
has not decided to maintain resi-
dence in Washington after March e..
Probably he has reserved decision
until after the election results are
known. With Cox as president it
is likely Mr.. Wilson would want to
remain close at hand to see that the
agreement reached at the famous
Cox-Wilson conference is faithfully
adhered to.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1920-09-02
For Autumn Wear
NEW COATS

You are as sure to be as enthusi-
astic over the new coats are were our
buyers.
The soft fabrics, the clinging
youthful lines and graceful drapings,
the huge collars, some of fur, the large
roomy pockets-all this AND ALSO
you can know that when we show it, that
the coat has passed the most rigid tests
for honest workmanship in the cutting
and making.
Every coat offered was selected
from some good maker for its individu-
al superiority, thus insuring you an ex-
elusive model of the utmost value for
money. See the new models priced fair
ly at $1,000, $4,000, $4,000 up to $105.00
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1920-09-02
SERVICE
SATISFACTION
Start Of The Season
SAFETY

AGAIN "Th Best Store right the beginning
BUT PRICES STRIKIN&IiY LESS
AGAIN
possible al a he of fair prices
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1920-09-02
FTGG.uRATIvELY spRAKING

Reports from the Massachusetts
state commission on the necessaries
of life are to the effect that profiteer-
ing is steadily increasing. Similar
observations are heard from other
parts of the country. Meanwhile
the astute Figg, delegated by the at
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1920-09-02
10 ON THE RAMPAGE

Our naval forces in the Baltic
and Mediterranean are to be ma
terially increased. Mr.. Daniels is
playing with fire If he contemplates
any aggressive use of those ships in
the European muddle. He should
bear in mind that he is not dealing
with Mexico this time.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1920-09-02
SKIRTS

Our first showing of the
new fall skirts comprises. a
great number of new models
in smart stripes and interest
ing plaids.
They come in smart styles,
portraying in many numbers
the popular knife pleating.
We were never so pleased
with skirt models as we are
this season and while the ear
ly models are not low priced,
when one figures material and
making, the pricings are ex-
ceedingly reasonable. Plaid
skirts start at $4,000 and on
up to $34.50.
Every skirt an exclusive
model.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1920-09-02

For Sale or Rent-Good house and
two lots, good well, close to school
house. Enquire at this office. ZIP
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1920-09-02
For Autumn Wear
NEW SUITS

Your eyes will quickly note the won
derful attractiveness of the stylings, but
you must rely to great extent on the
care of our buyers for the faithfulness of
good workmanship, the lasting service
and performance of making, and shap-
ing as well as the wear in the materials;
all these points we have safely guarded
for you and for this completeness of val
ne the pricings are remarkable reason
able.
Serges, Tricotines, Velours and
Silvertones are the popular fabrics and
they are all generously represented in
this great showing.
New Suits are priced here at $4,000,
$67.50, $4,000 and up to $135.00
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-01-29
CAPT. JOHN A. BLAINE
INDICTED IN SEATTLE

Seattle, Wash, Jan. S.-Captain John
A. Blaine. was indicted here to-day by
a federal grand jury which has been In
vestigating alleged frauds In the war
time construction of ships for the Uni
ted States Shipping Board. As district
manager Of the Shipping Board. Captain
Blaine. during the war, directed the gov
ernment's gigantic steel ship building
program in Oregon and Washington.
More indictments may be returned ac-
cording to government Investigators.
The indictments were the climax of a
series of Investigations, Congressman
and government agents have been maxi
ing of Pacific coast yards. Captain
Blaine has been representing the Stewart
company hero since he resigned as dis
trct manager, April I, 1919, He has been
prominent in North Pacific shipping
circles for years as a steamship man
ager and company official and at one
time was United States inspector OF hulls
Mt Boston. Mass, his home
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-01-29
STATE CUTS TWO
ITEMS IN CHARGES
Deducts $500 and $245 from To-
tai Alleged Embezzlement
Charged to Graham

Montpelier Jan. 25.-Little that was new
developed Saturday in the trial of ex-
Gov. II. F. Graham, charged with lar
ceny and embezzlement of State funds.
The morning was occupied in reading
into the records a large number or
vouchers and orders which will go to
the jury in due course of time.
/ An announcement of interest was made
by Attorney II. G.. Barber. who stated
that from the count in the indictment
that charged embezzlement of $12, 451.90 Of
the State funds there should be a deduc-
ton of $500, which it had been found that
had been properly paid to Dewey T. Han
ley for services. and SPAS that had been
paid to the educational department in
which advances were made In each in
stance.
According to Mr.. Barber. these items,
when first found, looked wrong so that
they were set up in the Indictment but
when 1t was checked up It was found
that the two above named deductions
should be made from the total sum and
this has been done. The State, however,
still holds It was wrong for Mr.. Graha m
to draw the order the way he did and
will try to prove the remainder OF the
order was not according to law.
According to the figures which the
state has presented thus far overdrafts,
| now alleged to have been made, amount
! to 81, 39361. The defense does not concede
any of these and claims that they We're
advances and properly made to the diff
ferent departments. The defense will
try to get before the jury testimony
showing advances were made to other
departments as well as to the highway
department and Mr.. Graham's depart
ment.
Nothing sensational has developed thus
far in the trial. but something may be
started when the cross-examination OF
some Of the State officers is begun, it is
intimated.
Proceedings were so dull Saturday that
most of the time only one newspaper
reporter was left on the job while the
others and most of the attorneys except
one each side were in the lawyers room.
Mr. Graham will take the stand in his
own defense when the time comes.
according to statement made Satur-
day morning by his counsel
Monday afternoon the program will be
reading more orders and vouchers into
/ the records of the court.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-01-29
MAY Be WOOD ALCOHOL
COllapscs In Barre Drug store and
When brought TO Is Unable to
See Hear

Montpelier Jan. ga man who was
thought to be Orreste Biggio of Webster
Vile was taken from the Barre drug store
to the Barre city hospital this morning
about 1880 o'clock. thought to be a vic
tim of wood alcohol.
The man, thought 10 be about 50 years
of age, entered the drug store and wanted
to purchase some linment. While the
clerk was doing up the package, he sud-
denly fell to the floor. First aid was rem
dered at the store and Dr. Ward was
called. They brought him to, but he could
not see or hear anything and he soon lost
consciousness again. Police Officer Murray
of the Barre station was called and took
him to the hospital. There, he was In an
unconscious condition and had not rallied
this afternoon. though he was reported
to be resting more comfortably. 1t is not
certain that the name given at the drug
store Is correct but no other information
has been received either at the hospital
IN. tba -t~r'
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-01-29
DOUBLE TRAGEDY
At St. J0HNSBURY
George H. Symes, so, Shoots and
Kills Wife-Turns Gun on
Himself With Fatal Results

ST. Juhnsbury. Jan. 23.-Cieorge u.
symes u st. Johnsbury carpenter, shot
and killed his wife at lis this afternoon
and escaping to another street, put Il
bullet through his head 30 minutes later.
He was taken to Brightlook hospital
N IAN unconscious condition, where he
died at seven this evening.
The couple had been married since last
June and had recently separated, the
wife taking to her new home three oil
ler boys, while the fourth. who was mar
ried. lived in another part of the village
;ymes took Il room at the st. Johnsbury
mn.
This noon Symes entered Landlord
Watson's bedroom unperceived, took
Watson's revolver and went over to the
home of his wife. As he entered the
house. which is just off Main street and
adjoining the St. Johnsbury House, he
met her youngest son, Roy Porter. and
told the young man as he exhibited his
revolver he would shoot him If he en-
tered the living room. The boy. fearing
trouble, Immediately started for the
police, leaving in the house Harry Chat
fee, "A cousin, who had just arrived from
Hardwick on a visit. Chaffee went into
the kitchen as Symes met his wife in
the living room and the boy heard Symes
say to her. "Now GO after which he
heard a shot. When he entered the room
the woman was dead and Symes had gone.
Symes went to another part of the
town. 1t was ascertained later, to md
his sister and told the lady of the house
that he had killed his wife. After some
conversation he went out of the room
and shot himself through the head,
Svmes was about so years old, a native
of England and had been twice married
Mrs. Symes was 4s years old, Il native
of Wolcott, and had been three times
married. DR.. Stone is expected to arrive
from Burlington tonight for the autopsy
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-01-29
ASKS $4,000 FOR HUSBAND
Mrs. Aimn PI0Of Seeks Damages for
Death Of Mr.. PIOof Ivy
ElectrOcutiOn

st. Adams. Jan. pa civil. case of con-
siderable interest has been entered in
Franklin county court. returnable at the
March term. by Mrs, Alma Ploof of Rich
ford as Administrative of the estate of
her husband, George Ploof. against the
Vermont & Quebec Power Corporation and
the Shortcomings company, both of
Uichford for $4,000 damages on account
Of the death of Mr.. Ploof while repairing
line of the Vermont & Quebec Power
Corporation.
The line on which Mr.. Ploof was work
Ing could be electrified at one end at
Stevens Mills by the Vermont II Quebec
Power Corporation. or at the other end at
the village OF Richford. three miles dis
'ant by the Shortcomings company
The accident occurred at Rchford
BY the writ. or complaint. negligence on
the part OF these companies is alleged
In allowing the I!re to become electrified
while the man was doing the work.
A. b. Rowley of Richford and Elmer
Johnson of this city are counsel for the
plaintiff.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-01-29
SUICIDE STATISTICS
REVEAL STRANGE FACTS
No Newspaper Editors In 1919 List
Other Professions Well Represented

Now York Jan. 26.-Newspaper editors
appeared immune from suicide in 1919,
according to a tabulated report of 5l2l
cases in the UnitetS(,tatcs issued to-day
by the Save-a-Life League. or the pro-
fessions, lawyers led the list with 4l3,
of whom II We're judges, So victims were
physicians. % teachers and IL clergy
men. The list included 20 presidents of
large business concerns and more than
bO prominent club members, millionaires
and wealthy society women. Unhappy
marital relations were responsible for
about $50 tragedies, including persons
killed by the self-nurdered. Men out
numbered women, 1887 TO 1,657, but of the
child suicides 252 We're girls and Dps boys.
Ages varied from four years to an even
hundred.
Since the signing of the armistice
there has been a constantly increasing
number Of suicides everywhere" the re-
port said. From foreign countries, re-
ports show a serious situation In Ger
many, Russia. Syria and other countries.
where the number has been very large
the cause is attributed to despair be-
cause of miserable living conditions
brought about by the war"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-01-29
OLDER BOYS CONFERENCE
800 Attend Three Dny Session Held at
North fieId-Interesting Pro-
gram Given

Northfield Jan. 25.-The eighth annual
conference Of the Older Boys of Yer
mont. opened its three days session In
Northfield Friday afternoon. There are
some over 800 boys attending the con-
ference and are being cared for in the
homes of the local people. The boys rep
resent all churches and organizations for
boys in the State.
The Boy Scouts under the direction Of
Scout Master o. c. Taylor. also the men,
bers of the Y. NJ c. A. at Norwich Uni
versity under the direction of their sec
rotary. Alfred Graham are assisting in
the entertaining of the boys while they
are in Mortified.
This conference was arranged by the
State committee Of Young Mems Christ
ian association with the cooperation of
I Mortified Commercial club, the churches,
Norwich University and the ladies of the
town.
The executive committee having the
matter in charge is the Rev. !. B. Sar-
gent, Mrs. F. n. Whitney, Prof. c. ".
Woodbury. and Alfred Graham.
Friday afternoon the delegates met at
Guild hall and registered and were as
signed to their homes. At Gas the ladies
of Mortified served a banquet in Ar
, mory hall. After full justice was done
10 the ROO0 1000, MAJOR A. w. feaCn
called the gathering to order and acted
as POSTMASTER for the occasion.
The evenings program was opened by
| music by the Norwich University orches-
ira followed by delegation cheers, songs
and after-supper welcomes.
Major Peach called upon eX-Congress-
man FOank Plumley, who welcomed the
boys to Mortified in behalf of the town
the Rev. c. II. Redding, pastor of the
Methodist Church. welcomed them for
! the churches of the town, and Lieut..
Col. H. r. Roberts. acting president, for
Norwich University.
| Ralph A. Sawyer from the Mortified
high school gave a hearty welcome from
the school, and Robert r. Platka from
the Burlington high school responded
Dean G. ii. Perkins of the State COM
mittee had charge of the organization of
| the conference. Lieut.-Gov. Mason H.
Stone gave an excellent address, taking
for his subject. Characterization"
This was followed by the singing of
America The Rev. G.. w. Hinckley
gave a fine address on THE Building OF
a Trail"
Norwich University orchestra furnished
music throughout the evening.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-01-29
MANSON ON DENTAL BOARD
Clement Announces Many Appoint
ments-Hnrtncss Chairman of
BOnrd of IEducRtiOn

Montpelier. Jan. Ex-Governor Clement
has made the following appointments,
for the terms beginning February L. 1920:
Florence f.. Cory of Montpelier. mem
Der Of the board of charities and proba =
ton for the term of five years.
w. Allen Gage of ST. Johnsbury. mem
Der of the board of chropractic examira =
ton and registration for the term of
three years.
Ashley j. Goss OF West Danvilc. mem
Der of the State Board of Cancellation and
Arbitration for the term of three years.
David Manson of Burlington. member
of the board of dental examiners for the
term of five years.
James Hsrtness of Springfield MON
Der of the State Board of Education for
the term of five years.
Charles L. Stuart Of Lyndonvile, Lu-
Their A. cobb of Island Pond, James e.
Estee Of Montpelier, all re-appointod and
T.. Fl. West Of Dorset members of the
State Fair Commission for the term of
three years
August s. Haskins of st. Iohnsbury,
member of the board of Optometry for
the term of three years.
Lewis ID. Martin of Barre, member OF
the board of osteopathic examination and
registration for the term Of three years.
Harry A. Slade of Montpelier, member
of the State Board of Pharmacy for the
term of five years.
Robert Weir of Rutland, member of the
State Board of Veterinary Registration
and Examination for the term of three
years.
Mrs James Il. E,stee of Montpelier
member of the board Of trustees of the
Washington county tuberculosis hospi-
tai for the term of three years.
Governor Clement has designated James
Hartness of Springfield. chairman of the
State Board of Education for the year
beginning February l.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-01-29
MACK BAKING co. HAS
$4,000 CAPITAL

Montpelier. Jan. 22,-The Mack Baking
company OF Springfield has filed articles
of association in the secretary of States
office for the purpose of conducting a
baking business in that town. The capital
stock is $4,000, while the papers are
signed by G. p. Mack. c. II. Mack and
A. w. LaFountain.
The Vermont Silk company of Brattle-
boro has filed papers showing it's intent
to issue $4,000 worth of stock.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-01-29
CALEDONIA COUNTY COURT

st. Johnsbury, Jan. 23.-In Caledonia
county court to-day Judge Fish sentenced
Joseph Guyer OF st. Johnsbury whom the
jury found guilty at his second trial this
term of adultery, to the States prison
for not more than two years or less than
ID months. Leon Smith of Lyndonville
convicted by jury of robbng the town
clerks office at Lyndon, received a
States prison sentence Of not less than
two or more than five years Oscar
Simpson of Sheffield, who pleaded guilty
- larceny Of a calf, pleaded guilty and
vas sentenced to not less than one year
nor more than two years
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-01-29
NORTHFIELD COOLEST
PLACE ON CONTINENT
30 Below Zero Coolest "OfficiuI' Record
40 Below "UnofficIalIy" Reported

Boston, Jan. 26.-The mercury was
forced to new official low levels by the
cold wave which spread over northern
New England last night, Mortified, VT,
with reading of 80 minus. was the cold
est place on the North American CONT
nent, from which official reports were
received by the weather bureau to-day
Unofficial figures, however, ran lower,
reports of 40 below at Van Buren,, Me,
and at Montpelier. Vt, being made indie
pendently,
Official lows" reported by the weather
bureau showed T. gradual rise in tempera-
ture from North TO South in New Eng
land. 1t was ~ below at Burlington,
VT, 20 below at Greenville, Me, IS below
at Concord, n. H.. eight below at Port
land, Me, zero at Boston. eight above
at Block Island and IL above at Nam
tucket.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-01-29
PLUMBERS WANT 500 AN HOUR

Hartford, Conn. Jan. 23.-Journeymen
plumbers to-day notified their employers
that their wages must be increased from
7h cents TO $100 an hour for an eight
hour day, effective May !, 1920. The de-
mand was issued through the secretary
OF the Plumbers Union. In May, 1913
a five-year contract was entered into be-
tween journeymen plumbers and their en-
ployers whereby the wage was to be
$500 day. In October the same year,
the contract was broken and the wage
was set at $500, the rate being raised to
500 q day in October, 1919.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-01-29
TEACHERS ASK $3.50 BONUS


St Adams, Jan. 22.-Thirty of the
school teachers of the city presented to
Chairman James G. Finn of the board
of school commissioners to-day a peti =
ton requesting that bonus of $3.50
be given each teacher on or before the
first of June, 1920, to meet the increas-
ed cost OF living and to provide a sum
sufficient to allow for professional i'm
provement and to maintain a standa rd
of living consistent with his profess
sion" Chairman Finn said he would
present the question to the board soon.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-01-29
CASE HINGES ON
QUESTION OF INTENT

Montpelier, Jan. 27-Probably as inn
Dortant a decision as has been made
thus far in the trial of the Graham
case was that of Judge F.. NJ. Butler
o-day when he decided that the money
night have been taken unlawfully and
till not be criminal, so that now the
whole matter hinges on the question
If intent. This decision came as re-
'ult of the lengthy argument relative
to payments made by Mr.. Graham.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-01-29
TEN YEARS FOR BURGLARY
william Beddell Has Already Served
is Years In Five Sentences from
Orleans Co. Court

Newport, Jan. 23-William Beddell OF
Greensboro was to-day sentenced ID
Orleans county court to not less than
eight and a half and not less than 10 years
In the State prison for burglary and
larceny at he Cuthbertson store in Green's.
boro. He is AZ years old and this is the
fifth sentence from this court, having
served IS years in the State prison Al
ready.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-01-29
1924 CATTLE TESTED
Expense to State In 1910 Was $4,000
and to the Federal Govern
ment $4,000

Montpelier, Jan. 25.-The figures IN the
commissioner of agriculture's office show
there are applications from owners OF 7bS
nerds OF cattle are to be tested for tuoer-
culosis. This means about 11S6 head OF
cattle. In the year that has just peeh
completed l5,4A head of cattle were
tested under the cooperative plan pe-
tween the state and federal government
with the result that the expense 10 the
State has been $4,000 and TO the federal
government s3i cO1
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-01-29
GA TIES SAYS GRAHAM
TOLD II I NJ WHY HE
TOOK STATE MONEY

According to the Witness the Ex-Governor In
formed Him That Senator Page Had Tried
to Force Him into Bankruptcy-This State
ment Was Made in 1918-It Is Placed in Evil
dence that Graham Has Paid the State
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