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The Adair County news., 1920-01-14

A Texas farmer received So,
958 for 1,068 pounds of Bermuda
onions grown on two acres.
The Adair County news., 1920-01-14
Sold by PAUL Drug Company.

Covington. Burglars who had
fastened up the house for a
thorough search we're frighten-
ed away when John Dunphy re-
turned home and tried to get in,
one gold watch being their only
loot.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1920-11-20
Fashion INDUCES the Flapper.

of them, as illustrated in the picture,
may be worn with the assurance that
they are both good style and good
taste. At the left. frock of gabar-
dine in dark brown is ornamented
with rows of stitching in beige-coiored
silk ard narrow brown silk braid. The
skirt is gathered into the waist. but
folded at the sides to form panel,
defined by rows of cloth covered but
tons at each side. The ingenious waist
reveals a little blouse at the waist
line Of figured beige satin across the
front and back. Stitchery, like that on
the .:irt, appears under the arms at
the sides and as a finish for the three
quarter length sleeves, and covered
buttons in q row at each side add the
charm of neat precision to a very
clever waist.
The other dress Of blue serge makes
the most of accordion plafts, small
bone buttons and Roman-striped rib
bon. Stripes cut from the ribbon bind
the collar and sleeves and sash
about the hips makes spirited, youth
full finishing touch.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1920-11-20

TINE wisdom of the arbitrary god
j dess of fashion Is often in ques-
ton, but that irresponsible and erratic
deity goes on her hayward way, often
side-stepping the axIoms Of good taste.
One Of those axioms is that young
girls should ~ simply dressed-and,
to the joy Of the flapper. fashion has
seen fit to ignore it-for while any
way. She Is indulging the younger
girls in their hearts desire clothes
like those Of their grown-up sisters
not to speak Of mothers and grand
mothers The fapper Is, usually in
need Of somefhing to make her happi-
ness complete and now she has it in
luxurious frocks and coats for eve
ming. These rich trappfngs are beauti-
full. but lack the flavor of youthful
ness. which is q more appealing charm
than any other.
Fr0ckS for everyday wear include
many pretty models that are rot too
much fused up to be youthful, al
though they reflect the mode for dec
grafton by following Il at q little dis
tance. These are the most important
af the young girls belongings and two
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1920-11-20
| PAID HIM 10 KEEP QUIET


There was man In Wall street, EN-
ployed as thlrty-second assistant CASH
Ter In bank. It took the bank d.
rectors Immediately advanced him to
cashier, on the theory that his new
responsibilities would preclude bis
conyersing with outsiders on impor-
tant matters But It didn't work.
The ashIer was Ii more favorable
position to relay important things to
the financial scribes. He was pro-
NOTED to d vice presidency. He talked
louder and more frequently.
III desperation the bank directors
made him president Of the institution.
Il worked wonders. He stopped talk
fnr. Thereafter he spoke only through
prepared statements, and while they
were long and windy they revealed
nothing disturbing From Lie
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1920-11-20

Airman Lived on Jack Rabbits.
Stranded In q Nevada desert, Earl
Ailor, former army AVIATOR. lived for
six weeks on jack rabbits, while re-
pairing defect In Is plane.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-28

Ashley ]. Bean of st. Johnsbury.
Thomas J. 'Brien of Marshfield and
Hector j. Hamel of East Hardwick
were each sentenced to serve one day
in Chittenden county jail for failure to
file their questionnaires. These were
received before the armistice was
signed but wre returnablc after the
date of the signing of the armistice
and the men said they thought it was
unnecessary to return them then.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-28
SOUTH ROYALTON

Mrs. w. c. Christie is visiting rela.
tives in Everett, Mass.
Henry Pettingll has sold his farm on
Broad brook to Mr.. MeCosco of Iun-
bridge, who takes possession next week.
John Anderson has engaged James
Kenney, a granite cutter from North
field. to help him in his shop.
Miss Maud Abbott of Maiden, Mass,
is a guest of her father, c. P. Abbott.
Miss Katherine Swenson is with her
mother, Mrs. Katherine Swenson, for a
short stay.
Miss Laura Sherman, who has been
visiting in Massachusetts, and New
York. has returned home.
Mrs. Julia Edison, who has been quite
i'll with pneumonia and jaundice at the
home of her son, Everett Edison, is
much improved.
A community supper will be served
in the Congregational church vestry
March 4. Rev Sherman Goodwin, a
former pastor of the church, will speak.
The night trains, which usually pass
here at South Royalton between 2 and
2 o'clock in the morning, did not reach
here Friday morning until 1880 on &C.
count of the snowdrifts which blocked
the way.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-28
Rosindale Woman Recommends
This Prescription

Mrs Albert ]. Patch. Of Rosindale Mass,
writes Before taking your medicine tDr.
True's Elixir / was troubled with what ]
thought stomach trouble. | had that ter
rible gnawing in my stomach nearly all
the time. Within half an hour after eat
ing a hearty meal, would have that same
disagreeable feeling. / was losing in
weight every day. After taking your med
icine (Dr. Trues Elixir | was relieved
of that terrible gnawing in my stomach
expelled worms. and / felt like new per-
son in many-ways. and would heartily rec
ommend il to anyone suffering as ! did.
Headaches, tired feeling, weakness, spots
before the eyes, bad breath, sleeplessnsss
irritability. dizziness. constipation can be
relieved If you take the prescription known
as DR.. Trues Elixir. The Family Laxative
and Worm Expeller. II has done much for
sick people, men, women and children. ever
SINCE lssi--over es years reputation. AT
ALL DEALERS ADV.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-28

chair and hall stand and mirror Jacobean
style / art suqare. 9x9. and few odd
rugs Arthur W. Macneil. l6s Hill street.
Barre VT 2g3t2
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-28
Stock and Tools
at Auction

As have recently made change in
business which requires my entire
time, will sell at auction on
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-28
Warning for Annual
City Election
March 4, rozo

The legal voters Of the city of Barre,
Vt. are hereby notified and warned to
meet on Tuesday, March 2. 1920, at 9
o'clock in the forenoon, in their re-
spective wards. at the several voting
places hereinafter named; for the pur-
pose of electing a mayor, city clerk,
city treasurer. first constable, second
constable. three directors of Freneh's
Barre library and three auditors. all OF
whom shall hold office for one year;
also one assessor to serve for three
year:s also to vote on the following
questions: shall licenses be granted
for the sale of intoxicating liquors in
this city," "Shall licenses of the fifth
class be granted in this city,
Also. for the purpose of electing in
ward | a school commissioner TO serve
for three years; in ward ?, an alder
man to serve for two years; in ward
l3. a school commissioner to serve for
three years; in ward 1, an alderman
to serve for two years; in ward 9, an
alderman 10 serve for two years
The following are designated as vot
ing places in the several wards:
Ward one: Church street school
building.
Ward two: Spaulding school build
ing.
Ward three: summer street school
building.
Ward four: Brook street school
building.
Ward five: Ward Eve school build
ing.
Ward SIX: Court room. city hall
Dated at the CITY Of Barre. Vt. this
| 18th dsy Of February. A. j. 1920.
EUGENE {. CLfSSON.
Mayor.
Attest.
JAMES MACkAY. City Clerk.
~ 81 -
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-28

JAMES #AIACkAY. City Clerk.
Febls-zl-zE
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-28
MALE AND FEMALE HELP

WOMEN OR NAN WANTED, salary ss4
full time soc an hour spare time, selling
guaranteed hosiery 20 wcarer experience
unnecessary International Mills, Norrlstown..
Ia. I'm 80
si0e to $3.50 MONTH Hundreds openings.
III : Government positions. MCn-women.
- nm Experience unnecessary. List 10
sit;ons free Write immediately Frankiin
Institute, Dept. As2 r. Rochester y. y.
HELP WANTED Young men and women 70
take positions rs attendants al the Yer
byr,-. 10 those who dssire. an opportunity OF
fe~sd 10 attend nurses training course sp-
~ ~ bnsuitai Waterbury. VT lstf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-28
FARMS FOR SALE

2OO-ACRE FARM FOR SALE OR LET
Lumber enough to more than pay for 1t ;
will make price right Also pair black horses.
good ones, weight $500: harnesses, wagons,
etc. inuqire George Jerry. r. D. 4, North.
feld, VI. 2sst6'tf
FOR SALE-Farm, 1870 acres, just mile from
city, with stock and tools If wanted rea-
son for selling. poor health; tel 47s-W ;
Amos A. Hall. 299tf
F'ARM--l97 acres, will keep 20 cows and team
enough lumber. pulp and wood TO pay for
IL X mile to school, miles to church snd
good village: terms reasonable or will ok
change Tor small cottage house pair work
horses weighing $500 lbs: Z. b. House.
Barre. VT, tel 1861. lStf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-28

individual investments may fail, but
Annuity income as provided by our
contracts is guaranteed as long as you
live. Rates quoted on request. Ma
tional Life Tns. Co. Mutual. $. 5.
Ballard. general agent, Rialto block,
Montpelier, Vt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-28
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

WANTED state end county distributors forr
THF NEW RED SEAL VISIBLE SPARK
PLUG II you are lookins for bushes
- Ia this pass. as Il viii mean financial N
49, nd nee to the man that rets In on the
-round foor: viii demonstrate Ht the auto
sho,,. Portland. Ne. March I 20 s write
f.~terv representative H. r. wicker. Sc
Pufrar- street Hartford. Conn 2sats'
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-28

Patrick Douglass found a Holboeil
prebe on the creek meadow in Pitts
ford this week. The bird seemed to De
fat and in good condition, but entirely
out of it's element, as the creek Is 1roz-
en- over.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-28
WANTED

POSITION WANTED wishes ncsition
AZ housckecper or companion; address
BOX X" narre Times. @sS14
WANTED Home for baby month old !
.enS ya,l;es by letter only to BABY, 'are
Times office. -9@'o
FARM WANTED-M Married couple want 70
hire a farm equipped with stock and tools
,.usSv ~ work good references send an
swrrs 70 Hire" care Times office zsVto
WANTED s-room tenement on or before
March also eoV1 L larin ~; - ,sa e,ty ~.
,,iv 10 William Martin. r. .. 2, WASHINGTON;
Vt ------
WANTED AIl-round blacksmith wants po.--
sitiop answ~r b. letter to blacksmith
care Tins Office. -o.0
FARM wANTED-want TO rent farm with
stock and tools address letters TO -.
rarg Times Office. zeste
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-28
AGENTS WANTED

people TO control city. country and state
agencies for a hieh-rrude article Of renerai
use: address J. II. Lalor. Supt. 3 beach
strict. sth foor. Boston II. Mass. Zs<D
wIDE-AwAKE MAN TO TAKE CHARGE
Of cur lccsl trade; sAeo 20 so.uv a1y
.tr~s, ~ rruerience reuuiref rev starts
A once write to-day: Aucr5can fru1ucls
e. ass American building. Cincinnati. y
- esttis
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-28
BUY A HOME !
STOP PAYING RENT !
THINK ABOUT THESE

SEvEN-RooM COTTAGE near the inter-
section Of Maple avenue and Brock street
partly finished in hardwood good cellar
rooms conveniently arranged can be bought
for loss than half the cost 70 build price
only sl,T00.00 terms. one-hah cash; don't
be late on this,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-28

George, the young son of Mr. ana
Mrs, Charles Delaney of Swanton, was
scalded about the neck, chest ana one
arm Monday, when he overturned a
pail of hot coffee left on the table
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-28
Three Lines for Csc

The Times will publish Wants. Lost and
Found. For Sale To Let, etc.-short adver-
tisements-at the rate of three lines 10,
twenty five cents for the first insertion ana
five cents for each subsequent insertion.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-28

The executive committee of the Yer
mont State Electrical association, at
a meeting in Rutland Thursday, made
tentative, plans for an electrical snow
in the state this year. 1t will be the
first of the kind attempted in Vermont.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-28

4 A. J. Currier, who has served Tor 20
years as lister in Brattleboro' Is not
I'm the field for reelection.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-28
HOUSES FOR SALE

FOR SALE-ln Woodbury., VT, house and
barn and acres land. more or less house
has . rooms with piazzas and woodshed
nice cellar of split stone; running water IN
house, but rented water barn with base
ment Of split stone stalls and carriage
room and hay loft there are 10 or IL apple
trees, some bearing this place is within 10
minutes walk of church, school, stores and
postcfice, and $1,000 takes IL in the next 80
days the house alone would cost twice what
am asking for the place; w. l.. swan. %
Central street, Windsor, VT zSlto.
FOR SALE-A 2-tenement house on | Web
stcr street frst-cass property in right
location apply to James w. Gauld. Orange
street. zofu
THREE HOUSES FOR SALE to close out
an estate; the 8 houses are located on the
northery side of Hall streets, numbers ~,
20. and "a will be sold for the best OBJ
administrator. 269tf
FOR SALE-Fine residence on Washington
| street to be sold Immediately apply 10
Gauld & Robertson, Room 8. Rowland biock,
| phone 22W. 2oots
| FOR SALE-Seven-roon house, hot water
| heat barn. garage and other sheds also
| Q extra lots; John Bossi. 36 Berlin street
| 2s5tl2s
FOR SALEMy home at l04 South Main
street rooms and bath, both city ana
spring water electric lights. furnace heat !:
good bargain If taken at once Henry Bos-
/ ley. l04 South Main street tel. 1871. 21eu
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-28
ABOUT THE STATE
Happenings of Interest from
Different Sections.

Shoots in Wiliamsville have already
heen closed four weeks on account OF
sickness.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-28
WANTED TO BUY
MISCELLANEOUS

A YOUNG MAN Of good habits and IN PCT,
fact health. with trade and capable 81
earning good wages. would like to correspond
with a young lady with matrimonial lnclina-
lions preferably one who would like 20
mn particulars in first letter. which will be
returned IL desired any communication viii
~ hold strictly in a EentlemRn's confidence
M" care Times. zszto-
DANCING--La teSt N. Y steps private les
go 10 Main street 2bqtf
ANYONE DESIRING MAN WITH HORSE
% work hy the day, hauling ashes or gar
bspe or clesninr up around. call on Il. De1c-
tell. So South Main street, or telephone VIII
Page 40S-M- stu
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-28

MAPLE AVENUE SEVEN-RooM HOUSE
arranged for two families present owner
lives in part and rents the other tenement
large lot affording garden; price $4,000
this is a good home owner might consider
exchange for a farm.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-28

Tnspite of the heavy killing of deer
during the open season, Harry How
land saw ID on the side hill near his
blacksmith shop in Townshend recent
~. and Alton Holden, who lives IN the
western part of that village, saw herd
of 10 come down to drink from
spring,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-28
I6 Head Of Cattle
TWELVE COWS

some of which are fresh, balance due
soon; these are grade Holstein and
Ayrshire. balance young stock; 3 brood
sows. due to farrow in April; ] White
Chester boar.
Farm TOOLS AND MACHINERY
Practically new moving machine horse
rake. horse wagon with hay body,
light 2-horse wagon with box body,
dunn cart with low front wheels. ex-
pres wagon. Ford trailer, nearly new.
cost $1,000; meat cart, express
sleirhs. ! winter meat cart, bob sled,
2-horse riding cultivator. nearly new;
2 walking cultivstors, disc and smooth
ing harrows. good new plow, Eclipse
corn planter in good condition; Shar-
ples separator in good condition. milk
cans and pals. work and driving har-
nesse-. and 81 small tools.
Terms at time OF sale. Lunch Tor
those coming from distance. sale
viii begin promptly 81 l. O'Clock, on
Monday. March !. 1922.
p. P. TOWNSEND, Owner.
y. A. PERRY, Auetioneer.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-28

EIGHT ROOM MODERN RESIDENCE in
the vicinity Of Currier Park hot water
heat, electric lights, large barn. extra large
lot would cost at least 81 10000 to build
property can be purchased for $4,000 !;
terms, 81. 0000 90 balance at per cent
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-28
Health May Be Impaired,

total number landed 1900 came i
storage
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-28

Rutland next Tuesday is to vote on
the matter of a memorial hall and ar
morv. which will cost around 100000.
It is planned to iOssue that amount IN
long time bonds, if the voters so de-
eide, and at the entrance to the armorry
have the memorial hall, in which tab
let's would be placed, bearing the names
of the city's soldier personnel.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-28
LOcATEn RoOMINC

sPLENDIDLY LOCATED RooMING
HOUSE. located in the heart of the city,
at the corner of Keith avenue and Summer
street and known as the Prndle house al
modern, with one Of the best heating plants
in the city; hardwood floors, with curly
birch finish contains ~ rooms wide porch :
has been built only few years and always
occupied by the owner: splendid income
derived from renting rooms to the best class
of tenants; will sell furnished if desired ;
illness in family makes sale necessary for
price, terms, etc.
Come in and taTk Il over with us. Once
omen Monday and Saturday evenings.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-28
LOST AND FOUND

LOST Thursday evening in Msseo;t's Can
d Kitrhen. or BETWEEN there and Nortnen
k,T r,nslemsn'z pockotho.nk containing
srverzI bills +. reward; viii finder please re-
turn 20 this Office
LOST Workman's pay envelope. unopened
hinder please return 20 The inns cfhce
= ~ rnus rtwnrt- ltia
LOST SATURDAY nieht probably in Clan
Han tcys On rms; rlcssc return 9,
rir,.s o.sHre eaits
IoST Piarf ard tan hourd pap T.
DrskeH on oo'lar 6nder please nuitfF taH1s
AZ n Hruno-s store 3is North Man Etresi-
p .al-ls
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-28
BROUGHT i68,o2s PASSENGERS.
In 424 Trips to the Port of New York
in 1919.

New York. Feb. 27.--Passenger
steamships made 424 trips TO the port
of New York in 1919 and landed 1884,
OPS passengers, it was announced to-
day bv William C. Moore, landing agent
for the immigration service. or She
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-28

John G. Ely of West Charleston has
had piece of his skull removed, the
operation being made necessary by 9.
fall Mr.. Ely had at the creamery OF
which he is manager. He fell down
stairs and struck his head on the con-
crete floor.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-28
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 !;
this farm contains $40 acres, 1000 maple
trees and Is equipped with 1850 zap buck.
cts (: "A 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 100000 Il. Of toft
wood timber ready to cut, and large amount
Of growing timber and pulp wood within
4. mile Of saw-rnill this Is one " the best
fenced farms know Of n the country,
being woven wire. fitted to keep sheep or
any kind OF stock large fields and the bSst
OF soil pasture that win keep 50 cows. and
with plenty Of buildings. barn, stables, tool
houses. good sugar house. and plenty OF
,vood for house and sugsring this is one
great opportunity for a man who i looking
FOR a large farm: better look after II a.
once. for the sugar scas1n is near at hand /;
With fair kind Of sugar season, no
Doubt a man can make sugar harvest OF
81 600 this year the man who owns II wants
10 sell il and will make the price right and
will include a lot Of household furniture snd
everything. ready TO step into prosperous
business on different lines, such as dairy
ING. numbering sugaring unit 10 the
amount Of money a man esn turn cut yearly
on the proposition.
For further information. write or tan st
J. J. DASHNER
REAL ESTATE AGENCY
Rowland Bldg. Bsrre-Tel. $40
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-28

The Congregational church in West:
Minister was damaged to the extent OF
more than $500 last Sunday afternoon
when the tail chimney at the rear OF
the building fell, ,breaking a hole II
feet by six feet in the roof and throw =
Ing brick, plastering, slate and boards
into the auditorium. Had the accident
happened during a church or Sunday
school service there would undoubtedly
have been many fatalities, as six OF
the pews commonly occupied by the
bows from Kurt Hattin were crushed to
the floor. The Christian Endeavor so
riety was just gathering for its meet
ing, but happened to be in another cor
uer of the building. The chimney was
considered to be in perfect condition
and the reason for its downfall cannot
be determined,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-28
statesmen WANTED

OUR PROTECTED ARTICLE exclusively
vv,ned and controlled by Us, eleaT up-
ward 81 $4,000 per day for salesmen most
cssentisl government created demand large
4 rritories to statesmen able TO handle crews /;
side line or full time II you cannot sen
thts speeialty. YOU will fail selling life pre-
servers on sinking ship; definite eo-opera-
ton Jerome Laadt, Pres, South Dearborn
street Chicago, H. 2s4ti'
statesmen AND COLLECTORS for our
monthly payment accident and health pol
ieieS an excellent opportunity 10 engage IN
n profitable business. in your own town or
elsewhere. on q whole or par time bass /;
for full particulars apply 90 d. +. Bennett
supt OF Agencies, So Church street bur
iincton. VT zssti~
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-28

A fish rare in these parts, quaint
salmon, weighing seven pounds, was
caught in Burlington a'few days ago.
This species of fish is seldom caught
in this section of the country In fact,
they are so rare that there is no law
ON them in this state. According to
old fishermen, only seven or eight have
ever been caught in Lake Champlain
to their knowledge,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-28

BROOKLYN STREET COTTAGE - Six
rooms bath, spring water, hardwood floors
IN extra building which could easily be com
verted into a garage bargain at sl.Soo.oo
terms $4,000 cash.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-28

BUY DOUBLE HOUSE and let tbs
other fellow help pay for il here Il a good
one on Glib street; rooms in each tene-
ment dividend in center furnaces, baths,
etc, large lot bargain at 100000; terms,
$500. co. balance at per cent.