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Milford chronicle., 1921-01-21
WOLCOTT DEFENDS
DU POINT COMPANY
RESENTS CHARGE ON SENATE FLOOR
THAT LOCAL CONCERN OPPOSES
NITRATE PLANT.

During the discussion last week oi
the amendment to the bill before the
Senate "to provide further for the
national defense to establish self
sustaining Federal agency for the
manufacture, production, and deVel-
opment of the products Of atmospher-
ic nitrogen for military, experimental
and other purposes, and to provide re-
search laboratories for the develop
ment of fixed-nitrogen, Senator VOL
colt of Delaware resented the charge
made by certain Senators that the du
Pont Powder Company were seeking
to defeat the measure.
Senator Wolcott said: "The powder
people do not manufacture nitrates;
they purchase nitrates; and if this
bill will result in giving cheap nj
trates to the people of the United
States, is it not manifest that the pow
der people, being just as much con-
sumers of nitrate as the farmers,
would be delighted to see the bill
passed and the cost of nitrates come
down, and their great raw material
therefore reduced to them?
"The dupont Powder Company is
a purchaser. 1t does not buy nitrates
and sell them to other people to use.
If, by reason of the erection of this
plant, they can get cheaper nitrates,
is it not reasonable to expect that
they would like to see the plant op-
Grated?
"Does not the Senator know that
this so called powder trust" during
nF- ,f
ment competition and thought moth
ing of it; in fact, it was so regardless
of it's own business as to build for
the United States Government a more
modern plant than itself had, dupli-
eating the DUPONT Powder Cos. ca
pacity, without one single cent of
charge to the United States Govern
ment. And yet in the face of that rec
ord, does the Senator think that any
man with any show of reason can as
sert that the DUPONT Powder Co., is
coming here and trying to throttle
the proposition of building nitrate
plant for fear that in time of war this
powder company, which showed the
utmost self-sacrifice and self-denial,
would suffer as competitor??
"The plant would manufacture nj
trates in time of war as in time of
peace, and it would manufacture
thing that all powder makers want
to buy; and if the Government thru
this plant could make this commOdi-
ty cheaper, as it is claimed it can,
than it obtained from the present
source of supply, it stands to reason
that any powder maker would want to
see the Government embark in the
business, because it could then buy
it's raw commodity, nitrates, at low
er price.
Gas to the intimation coming from
the Senator from Alabama that there |
is telephatic communication between
the dupont powder people and myself,
I want to say to the Senator that I
resent it, because the fact Of the mat
ter is that I have nothing to expect
from those powder people. If mani
tested ordinary human feelings I
would oppose them, because they have
in politics opposed me. But shall not
sit here and have a great business
which made a contribution
TO this world struggle unequaled by
my other private concern on the face
If the earth, unjustly asailed as COM
ng here and fighting a measure when
here is no shadow of evidence to sus-
ain it,"
Milford chronicle., 1921-01-21
VERNON

When they sell their farm Mr.. Sill
bereisen and family will remove tt
Kentucky.
Martin Belts has been spending
some time at Franklin City and Othel
places of interest.
When he sells his home at KEN
Island Henry A. Walters will remove
to his newly purchased property al
Burrsville. He has been spending
some time with his daughter, Mrs
Alfred Raughley, Jr.
Revival services are in progress at
Hobbs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brooks Colescott have
purchased a home at Harrington and
have removed there. Harry Minner
has gone to the place vacated by Mr..
Colescott.
After spending two weeks with Eer
parents, Miss Alice Gertrude Cover
dale has returned to NorristOWn, Pa.
Mrs. Lewis Slaughter has been the
guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Slaugh-
ter who have removed to their newly
purchased home near Harrington.
The Slaughter brothers will erect an
it in the spring.
The funeral of Alfred H. Hopkins
was held on Friday afternoon at Pros
pect Church and interment was made
at Harrington cemetery. The deceas-
ed has been a sufferer for number
of years and death came as a relief.
He was a member of Whites Church
for a long period. A widow and four
children survive.
Rev. John Bailey of Georgetown
preached an excellent sermon and a
beautiful duet was sung by Misses
Ether and Elizabeth Adams.
Mrs. Walter Hanson has returned
from two weeks visit to Philadel-
phia.
A miscellaneous shower has been
rendered Mrs. Emma Bradley Kates
and husband.
Lester Adams has secured a fine
position in Philadelphia.
After ten-day visit to Mr.. and Mrs.
Ora Smith, John O'Connor has re-
turned to Philadelphia.
A Delaware State Flag has been
presented to Thomas School for ex-
cellent attendance.
Rev. M. e. Wheatley and daughter,
Ruth, have been weekend guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Thawley.
Charles Collision has held a cottage
meeting in his newly-purchased home.
Almost enjoyable kitchen shower
was rendered Mrs. Willard Wright at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Ora Smith
at which large number was present.
y Wesley Thawley, Esq, and bride
and other guests were entertained at
a dinner given by Mr.. and Mrs. James
of Greensboro.
A wood cutting was held at the
home of Lewis Slaughter for the bene-
fit of Union M. P. Church. The wood
being gift from Mr.. Slaughter.
Nolan Travis is expecting to remove
back to New York City in the spring.
Master Robert Garrett is getting
along as well as could be expected
with his hand, two of the fingers of
which were crushed.
Miss Reba Todd has returned to
Chester after several days visit here.
A little daughter, Charlotte Marie,
has been born to Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Larimore.
Mr.. and Mrs. Powell Hopkins re-
Gently entertained nearly thirty guests
at dinner.
Milford chronicle., 1921-01-21
POINTS MADE BY GOV. DENNEY
in HIS INAUGURAL ADDRESS

Advocates financial budget system
for State government.
Urges greater powers for State Au'
ditor.
Declares for strict economy in ad-
ministration of State affairs.
Number of commissions empowered
to spend State funds should be cur
tailed and the duties Of the remaining
commissions should be cO-ordirated.
Asserts belief that the Governor
should not be a member of any COM
mission that must spend the money OF
the State, and requests Legislature to
relieve him of membership on any
such commission.
Recommends that past differences
of opinion over school laws be forgot
ten and that the best educational sys-
TEN possible be evolved from the pres
ent law and suggested changes in 1t.
Points out financial questions as
chief problem in building up and
maintaining the school system.
Serves notice that he cannot con-
scientiously approve any repeal Of the
present school law unless a just and
satisfactory substitute bill is passed
by the Legislature.
Praises public-spirited men who
have given modern highways to the
State.
Raises question Of how long can the
State or counties continue to stand
the expense of road-building in view
of the present high cost Of construc-
ton.
Hopes by business methods and
economy for the State to avoid any
considerable issue of bonds or in
creased taxation.
Construction of buildings not imme-
diately essential should be reduced to
a minimum.
Urges careful consideration OF the
needs of Delaware College, and
change of it's name to University OF
Delaware.
Favors new residence hall for the
Women's College of Delaware.
Urges thorough industrial training
course for State College for Colored
Students.
Suggests consideration by the Leg
islature of whether the direct pri-
mary election law should be continu-
ed or repealed.
Sees ballot for women as an intiU~
ence for good in political and govern
mental affairs.
Advocates State aid of State Guard
regiment to be organized in Delaware.
Announces he will not interfere as
to try unduly to influence
The legislature functions Of the Gen
eral Assembly, but will cooperate
with the lawmakers.
Advocates closer relationship be-
.ween Wilmington and rural Della
ware, and aid to the city in securing
4 new silf-government charter ade-
Iuate to its needs.
Sees State aid in child welfare
as a good investment.
Praises activities Of Delaware Safe
y Council.
Hopes for speedy readjustment Of
business conditions so that the un-
may have. employment.
Sounds warning that State should
move gradually and not try to accom-
)lish too much in schools, roads and
Dther improvement projects.
Milford chronicle., 1921-01-21
TRINITY
(Near BridgeViIIe)

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Wagner spent
Sunday at the home of Frank Wheat
ley.
Miss Lydia Martin of Baltimore,
Md, spent the weekend with her
brother here.
Henry Jones of Laurel spent Satur-
day at the home of R. J. Hastings.
Charles O'Neal and family spent
Sunday with relatives at Cannon. -
Master Thomas Willin of Bridge
vile spent the first of the week at
the home of his grandmother, Mrs.
Della West.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Burton of Wash
ington, D. c., attended the funeral of
his sister last week.
Service at Trinity Sunday at 10 a.
m,
Milford chronicle., 1921-01-21

into competition with products of Am
erican farms, indicating another $780,
100000 for the 12 months of 1920.
Here we have the practical certainty
Of agricultural importations aggre-
eating $16O,OOO,OOO in this small list
of commodities, while American far
mers are having difficulty in finding
a market for the crops at prices that
will pay the cost of production.
Now will the Democratic press de-
fend the Wilson-Underwood free trade
law under which these importations
were made?
Milford chronicle., 1921-01-21
OVERLOOK

Some change in the weather at the
present time.
Fire broke out again in this vicinity
early Saturday night and destroyed
the store owned by A. L. Hill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy King visited her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George Reed
on Sunday of Broadkill.
Robert Millman of Camden, N. J..
spent the week with his brother, Ed
ward Millman.
Mary Mitchell returned home on
Saturday after an extended visit to
the city.
Milford chronicle., 1921-01-21
MILFORD CHRONICLE
Subscription Price, $1.5O in Advance

HARDLY A WEEK PASSES but
some one tells the editor of his home
paper of news" regarding fights,
family quarrels, dissensions in the
church, derelicitions of town officials,
or other choice tid-bits of gossip. We
de not consider such matter as the
foregoing news, but rather scandal
monging, and the Chronicle is not a
scandal-monger.
Milford chronicle., 1921-01-21
REDUCED! REDUCED!!

This wonderful reduction. Sale in
cludes everything in this big store.
Some more, some less, reductions are
from 1919 to 500. G. D. Abbott & Co.
Milford chronicle., 1921-01-21

Large, luscious Maraschino Cher
ries with thick coating of chocolate,
special at II cents. Pettyjohn's Pbar-
macy.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-04-23
WAITSFIELD
A Tribute to Josiah A. Smith, Whose
Funeral Was Held Wednesday.

Funeral services for Josiah A. Smith
were held from the Congregational
church at o'clock Wednesday after
noon. Rev. W. A. Remele officiated and
no better tribute can be given Mr..
Smith than was given by Mr.. Remele
in his remarks, He was faithful and
competent in every work and duty
which was his TO perform. Honor and
Justice we're the garment Of his char
acter. He merited and held the conf
dence of his fellowmen. He was consid
crate of Others in his dealings, but,
more than this, he had a manly. hui
>nan heart. He was indignant at wrong
He was tender and sympathetic TO the
needy and suffering. Mr.. Smith was in
formed about the events Of the day
and he ever took a lively interest in
whatever concerned the welfare of the
town, the state and the nation"
Mr. Smith held many offices of re-
sponsibility in the town. He represent
ed the town in 1915 and 1916 in the
legislature.
The floral tributes at his funeral
were very beautiful and included many
set pieces. one from the Masonic lodge
and one from the Odd Fellows and a
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-04-23
WORCESTER

NJ. ?, Ladd killed his Jersey bull last
week. Before il was killed. il TIMED
the scales at $50 pounds and the
meat, after it was dressed, weighed
around 900 pounds.
Earl and Donald Markham spent the
week end in Randolph.
Mrs. Clayton Martin has been visit
ing her sister. Mrs Martin Herbert
the past week
Earl Fisher has moved to Putnams.
vile and viii work for the Vermont
Lumber Co.
The play. Cranberry Corners Civ
en- by the Rcd Cross, was a success in
every way and over $50 was cleared TO.
ward new piano for the town hall
Several from this place attended the
funeral Of Mrs. Ella Hutchinson at
Montpelier Thursday.
Miss Boice. home demonstration
agent. held an all-day meeting with
Mrs. Mark Ladd as hostess Thursday
AZ which dress forms we're demonstrat
ed and seven were made. Il j. encour-
aging e. see the active interest taken
in this home demonstration work Of
the farm bureau
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-04-23
MORETOWN

L. II. Russell of Montpelier visited
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. /. j. Russell
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs Otto Bates of Montpel.
Ter and Paul johnson of Barre were at
F. +. Johnson's Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. v V. Turner Of Wa
terbury visited at NJ. K. Childs' Satur
day
William Clark, ir., of Montpelier was
at home for the week end
Mr. Knapp returned TO Hinsdale. \.
H., Saturday, after a weeks visit with
his daughter. Mrs. r H. Sawyer.
Miss Ella Somervile Of Burlington
visited her mother, Mrs. Ellen Somer
Vile, over the week end
Mr.. and Mrs p f. Griffith and
daughter, Dorothy, and Rev. J, Cross
Cray were in Montpelier Saturday.
Lucy Griffith, Esther hathaway,
Margaret and Lydia Goss and Merrill
Griffith of Montpelier high school,
Brooks Booth and Marion Ward Of
Montpelier seminary were at their re-
spective homes over the week end
Mrs. w b. Russell and Miss Mar
guerite Bruce of MiddleseN were guests
at L. J. Russell's Wednesday Of last
week.
The Charlie Coulson service of song,
which was given at the Methodist
church Friday evening. was much en-
joyed and goodly sum wac realized.
Miss Florence Pappino and little
Margaret Wood Of Waterbury were in
town over Sunday
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-04-23

spray Of carnations and ferns from the
Rebekshs; snapdragons and green from
the Home circle, also many beautiful
sprays and pieces from individuals.
The audience room Of the church was
filled, every seat being taken and
chairs were placed in the aisles. The
bearers were Walter T. Jones, Harry
w Belden, DR.. f. S. Kent from the
Masonic lodge. r. J. McAllister, John
Kingsbury and $. p Joslin from the
Odd Fellows lodge
The service at the cemetery was un-
der the Masonic charge. the ritual
work being given by Harry Ellis from
Huntington. The burial was in the
family lot in the village cemetery. Mad
River Valley lodge, No. 10. and Maple
Rebekah lodge, No. SO, attended in
body.
Among those present from away
were w w. Howe and wife and Dean
Smith from Burlington; c. y. Billings
and son. Carroll Billings. Mr.. and Mrs.
Roy Bragg, Randolph; Percy Airline,
Providence, r. l.; M and Mrs. Ed
ward LaBelle, Gaysville; Miss Georgia
Forth, Mrs. Eva Wilder. Mortified;
Mr.. and Mrs. Jessie Foster. Mr.. and
Mrs. James Somerville. Mr. and Mrs.
Frank Pierce, Verne Perkins. James
Maxwell. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hand.
Waterbury; Mr.. and Mrs. Flanders.
Barre; Mr.. and Mrs J. f. Flanagan,
Mr.. and Mrs. II. T. Franier. Montpel.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-04-23

Ter; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ellis. Hunt
ington; James Ferris, Middlesex. There
we're also friends and acquaintance
from Moretown, Fayston and Warren
Josiah A. Smith was born in Fays.
ton, Dec. %, 1863. His parents were
Patrick and Isabelle Somerville Smith
Dec. "a, 1855, he was united in mar.
rage with Miss Harriette LaBelle. He
IS survived by his wife and two chill.
dren, Herbert II. and Alice, also by
two grandchildren, Norman and Roger
Smith. Other near surviving relatives
are two brothers, Kiah Smith of
Waitsiield and Henry Of Fayston. and
one sister, wife Of w. J. Robinson Of
Waitsfield.
In the passing Of Mr.. Smith the
town and his family have sustained a
great loss.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-04-23

Our soda fountain service is un-ex-
celled. Barre Drug Co.-adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-04-23
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

WANTED Round or fat bottom boat in
good condition address "A. b. c. care
Times office. 3ltf
FOR SALE-A 5-year old registered Hol-
stein bull. broken to work. II. r. Smith.
Willismstown. Vt .4t6'
EGGS FOR HATCHING- From heavy-laying
White Rocks. IS for Sl00. 10 Clark ST.
Barre. 34t3s
FOR SALE Work horse. II years old
weighs about 1900 ms. can be used any
where, single or double has been on Grand
Union Tea cart; reason for selling boue ut
an auto truck telephone 729-M. Barre Peter
Gavoretto. 34t6s
FOR SALE Eight or nine tons Of extra
good hay. cut in July and saved with
out drop Of rain apply 10 james Ceakc.
East Barre. Tel. 1858. 24tf
WANTED Pianist FOR moving picture
theatre permanent position and good
salary amply az The Playhouse, Mont
pelier. S4tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-04-23
PLAINFTELD

The Nellie Gill players will appear
in 1T Pays to Advertise" at the opera
house tonight. Better get there early
and procure good seats. Dancing after
the show.-adv.
The same entertainment, entitled.
aunt Jerusha's Quilting Party given
so successfully twice in Montpelier by
the ladies of the Eastern Star, will be
given in the opera house, Plainfeld,
Saturday evening, April 80 This is
given under the auspices of the Sun.
shine class, which is raising money to
pay expenses to the older girls con.
ference at Brattleboro, May 8, and
8. The girls will see you about the
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-04-23
BETHEL

Misses Marie aud Blanche Wilson.
daughters Of Frank ". Wilson. are
planning to DO a market gardening
business the coming season.
Charles VI. Davis has gone to the
home Of his daughter. Mrs. Walter
Flint, il Lillieville. after being in the
care of his sister, Mrs. Eleanor Wilson.
several months
Mrs. II ~. Cox recently underwent
. slight operation FOR facial neuraleia.
from which she has been suffering the
last two months.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-04-23
vERmONT'S VEGETABLES.
Potatoes Raised in 1919, 2,277, 1887
Bushels, Worth $5,o1o,252.

The 1919 production Of potatoes in
Vermont was worth $5,OlO,252, from
24,ls2 acres, according to fedora! sta
tistics just issued. The total yield of
potatoes was 2,277 1857 bushels.
The other vegetables produce for
sale were as follows:
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-04-23
VERMONT BUSINESS TROUBLES.
Louis S. Morris, a ST. Johnsbury Mer-
chant, Files.

Burlington, April % A petition in
bankruptcy has been entered in the
office of the clerk Of the United States
district court by Louis $. Morris Of st.
Johnsbury. merchant, as individual,
and as surviving partner If the Charles
C. Locke Co. co-partners, formerly
consisting of Charles c. Locke, now de-
ceased. and Louis :. Morris of St
Johnsbury The total amount Of debts
are given at Sl4,422l2. while the as
sets are Sl2.4929s Property claimed 70
be exempted j. given as worth S22j.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-04-23
TALK OF THE TOWN

Read Shea's shoe adv.-adv.
Arrived to-day new shipment of hats
Mrs. Birnie.-adv.
It's new and it's good too-custarc
ice cream. Barre Drug Co.--adv.
Attend the benefit dance in clan hal
to night. Admission SOC, ladies l5c.-
adv
James Furey, ir., who has been EN-.
ployed in Dorset, has returned to the
city
Mrs. Fred Small of Morrisville is
passing several days in Barre with
friends.
Max Mann of Orange street left this
morning for st. Adams to visit over
the week end
The condition Of Mrs Rachel Wright
who has been i'll at her home, S Short
street, is very much improved,
Introducing "St A. Specials" superior
cigars, Zoe, 3 for 25c. All dealers. Ray
mond Guyette, mfr, St. Adams adv.
/ Mrs. II. W. Shores, who has been vis
iting her mother in Revere, Mass, for
the past few days, has returned to the
city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Campbell, who
have been visiting with friends in Nor
risyille. returned to their home on FL
more street to-day
Herman Varesi and Antonio Mar Ro.
tella left last night for Long Island
City, \. Y, where they have found
employment in the granite industry
The quality of the ice cream and
the syrups used in preparing our sun
daes and drinks together with the
service, makes our soda fountain the
most popular in town. Step in and
try it. Barre Drug Co.--ady
John Black, formerly of this city.
who has been for the past few wears
golf professional in Elyria, O., Is
visiting in the city for few days. Mr..
Black was called to the city by the
death Of Robert Lawrence Of Mont
pelier, which occurred last Wednesday |
morning,
A letter received in the city yester- |
day stated that DR. II A. Ladd of Bur
lington, chest expert for the Vermont |
tuberculosis association. plans to be in
Barre o-morrow morning, when DR.
Philip c. Bartlett of birmingham.
Mass. a chest expert Of the Massachu
sets General hospital, will begin elm
ic for the examination Of stonecutters
and workmen at the Office of Or. D.
c. Jarvis DIR. Ladd will motor to
Barre and expects to be accompanied
by Dr. Sidney Morrison, also of Bur
lington.
T. NJ. Lyon, proprietor Of the Lyon
grocery and croekery store on Main
street, is nursing a knee and ankle
rs the result of an accident, which oc
Ured Wednesday afternoon while p
vas al work on his farm on the east
nil Mr. Lyon was riding down a
light hill when the horses harness
,roke and permitted the heavy wagon
o rush upon the horse, thus causing
he animal to become frightened. and
Ittempt to relieve himself OF the wag
N by running away. In the excite
nent, the heavy wagon, in which Mr. G
.yon was riding, was overturned and '
e was precpitated out about 10 feet !
rom the vehicle, while the horse con !
inued for a distance and then stopped, +
unwilling to drag a heavy wagon on i
Is side Mr. Lyon had suffered pain a
vi injuries to both the ankle and knee 1
{ the left leg and only with the as I
istance Of farm hand was he able v
D recover the team and later reach his b
ONE on Highland avenue in this city i
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-04-23
BARRE DAILY TIMES
SATURDAY, APRIL %, 1921.
The Weather.

Rain tonight; warmer in Maine and
New Hampshire; Sunday cloudy, prob
ABLY rain in Maine; strong east to
south winds, probably of gale force,
shifting to west Sunday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-04-23
Polo Cloth Goats
$1O.08 to $3.50

Forty and forty venh lengths Loose beled COM
bned with large collars and cuffs Say designed stitching and
fol misses
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-17

a committee to arrange for refreshments following next Friday evenings me.t.ls of Dorcss Rebeksh lodge.
 Visit this store making up your Christmas list 4 fine selection to choose from. Nest the Druggist, RcXa- all store.-adr.
 T.. E. Stelzner of New Bedford was g visitor lu Dauiclson Friday.
 Incoming mails at the local postofice have continued heavier throughout the week than outgoing mails.
 Out of town motorists may leave their cars parked in the business section for at least an hour today as against the 20 minute limit that has been in force on Saturdays for months past.
 The bridge over the river on what in known as the Chicken Farm rad al Elm Vile has been strengthened.
 Auction sale this afternoon st 2 o'ciocl; of beautiful collection of crocke-y, siverware. glassware and everything for .he kiddies. all in Christmas bazes. al Witter Bros auction rooms, 4 Main street-ady.