The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-12-29

the Jail later In the evening TO see tnat
he was in the condition he thought him
to be when arrested He found the man
talking with others there, apparently
in good health. Some of the sympa-
thizers, when the arrest was made,
urged the officer to take the man to the
hospital. The Others were Louis Lau-
dry. Eugene Smith and Joseph Dono-
van, two of whom were rounded up at
the Central Vermont station. Donovan
paid $l5 and costs. The rest got 30
days in Jail. This makes nine arrests
for drunks in two days.
The funeral of Clark B. Roberts, who
was some 20 years the head OF the,
street department in Montpelier, oc-
eurred from his late home at 10 o'clock
this morning, Rev. William Nichols of
the Unitarian church, which Mr.. Rob
erts attended, officiating. The house was
packed with many friends and long
time associates who wanted to pay
their last respects to the deceased.
These included S. B. Bates, state high
way commissioner, Montpelier city
council, the head of all departments,
ex-city council members, ex-employes
in the different city departments and
relatives. The bearers were John Deal,
a brother, Walter and William Deal,
nephews of Mrs Roberts, Frank and
Harry Smith and Frederick Dover,
close friends Of the deceased. The in
terment was in Green Mount cemetery.
The marriage of William A. Gis
borne and Mrs. Louise tDuval Craig
occurred at O'Clock last evening at the
home of Mr. and Mrs, David Spieer, the
latter a sister Of the bride. They were
attended bv Miss Ida Osborne and Mrs.
Spicer, oldest sisters of the contract
ing parties. The bride was employed
for some time in the Bee Hive in Bur
lington but for year has lived with
her sister here. The groom is foreman
in the National Spring Clip clothes pin
factory. They will reside in Montpelier
after a short wedding trip.
The Lane Manufacturing company
has closed down its plant while re-
pairs are being made and an inventory
taken. Probably this viii not last more
than this week.
Benjamin London, formerly employed
in the American Clothing store, has
been visiting here. He leaves shortly
for a few months in the west. q
Miss Edith Gorham, teacher in the
William Lunn school in Montreal, Is
visiting with Mrs Clifford Caswell, her
sister.
W.R. McFeeters of ST. Albans was in
the city yesterday.
H. NJ. Mcintosh, state engineer, who
has been i'll for week, is feeling bet
ter
The justices Of the supreme court
are here in conference for the opinions
that will be read at the January term
of the court, which convenes at 10
o'clock Tuesday morning.
Miss Lena Ross of Rutland was in
the city yesterday in connection with
her work in the board of charities.
Arrangements were completed yes
terday so that Hugh McGinnis, who
has been contracting lumber work in,
Plainfeld, will 90 to MoTisville for a
hearing relative to breaking his proba
tion. 1t appears that he was behind
on his payments to the support of his
wife and that the state probation Off
Ger, W II. Jeffrey, got after him and
had him brought to the county jail
here to be taken before Judge Fountain
in Morrisvile. II is intended that the
probation shall cease and that he will
gos to the house of correction for his
sentence He had money to settle the
arrearages but this is not the first time
this matter has been called TO the at
tention of the department.
For sale: Three slightly used talking
machines 1872 Main street.-ady->
Several automobile accident have
been reported in the last two days at
the secretary of states office. 5. +.
Marsh of Barre reported that his ma
chine and that of Clyde Perry collided
the 23d of the month NJ J. Swan of
st. Johnsbury reported that his car got
away from him and ran down a street
into the bakery Of +. A. Scott. doing
some damage to the machine and store.
He is unable to account for the accident.
II. NJ. Corbin Of North Hero reported
that his car hit team while Peter
Gsrvey Of Burlington reported that His
machine and that of II. J. Daigles Of
that city collided recently. Joseph
Trombley of Burlington reported that
his car hit a trolley car.
Miss Pearl Davies. who has been Wis
iting in Coatioook. p. O., has returned
to her duties in Montpelier.
Mrs. Clair Templeton is to be en-
ployed in the legislative reference bu-
reau the coming session OF legislature
in place Of Edward Connell Of North
field. who Is unable TO take on the
work
Miss Marguerite Campbell returned
this morning from visit in st. Al
bans
Mr.. and Mrs Dale Donahue have
been visiting in Haverhill. Mass. Mrs.
Donahue will remain for a few days.
Mr.. Donahue returned yesterday.
The Community club gave a dance in
the armory last evening that was
largely attended. The Oriental SIX fur
nished music fer the cceasion. II Is
she popular orchestra in Montpelier at
the present time and T. asked to repeat
the same selection many times-
TIE commissioner of weights ard
measures hss received from the Msssa-
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