The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-02-18
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION

AT the monty board Of trade meet
ing fleld in the library Tuesday eye
ming, several important topics were
brought up for discussion. G. L. JOY,
superintendent Of schools, gave very
interesting talk on the results of the
national intelligence group test, being
used in the local schools, and also ex-
tensivery used in the army. Charts
were displayed on the wall showing
the comparison of the schools of Han
over and Hartford. This was followed
BY a few remarks on law enforcement
by Judge Ernest II. Moore Of Ludlow,
formerly a states attorney. According
to the statement OF Mr.. Moore, the
conditions for the proper enforcement
Of the law in the town Of Hartford,
are not of the best. due to the thought
less acts Of the voters. Mr. Moore be-
lieved that with the present system
in force, which involves only legal fees
instead of what he thinks should be a
salary paid town grand jurors, the
prosecution side Il weak, whereas the
defense Is comparatively much strong
err, resulting in the improper function
ing OF the law. He thought town grand
Jurors should receive salaries, the same
as some other officials, in order 10 bring
about proper enforcement Of the law.
No official report on the d,nking wa
ter situation WAS made. The police
light service system has not yet been
installed. and Selectnan George Mich
OILS stated that this would soon be
done. The proposed curfew law was
brought up. but no action was taken.
Refreshments were served at the close
of the meeting. About 40 we're pres
ent.
Thomas Chittenden chapter, d. a.
r., met AZ the home of Mrs. G. w.
Worthen Tuesday afternoon. where
they were highly entertained by Miss
Florence Sturtesant Of Hsrtland. who
gave four-act drama, Paul Revere
and His Sweetheart Refreshments
were served.
Under the auspices Of the Woman's
Auxiliary and the Girls Friendly so
ciety, box party was held in the
Episcopal church Tuesday evening. The
members OF the auxiliary each told in
very amusing rhymes how they
had earned a dollar for church bene
fits. Games were played and refresh
ments were served.
Through charges somewhat sensa-
tionally Of simple assault brought by
Miss Winnifred Wheeler, a local tele-
phone operator, against so-called
clairvoyant, who has been located here
under the name Of ~The White Ma
hatma," the defendant. a middle aged
man. was before Hartford municipal
court Tuesday forenoon. A warrant
was sworn out last week on complaint
of Miss Wheeler. alleging improper
conduct. on the part Of the white
Mahatma.' during the course Of
reading" in his Office Monday night
Of last week. Mrs. Stanley Miller Was
said 70 have been present in the wait
ing room outside when the alleged as
sauit was made. The defendant plead
Cd absolute innocence Of the charges
against him. advancing the theory that
the accusations are the result Of a
frame-up. for the purpose Of getting
him out u town. due. il i reported. /
q certain disclosures he j. said TO
have made clairvoyantiy in reply 70
ques tons asked him during the course
q a reading The defendant VII
contest the case. The respondents
lauyer argued against drawing The
Jury locally. on the grounds 81 What
be termed unfair prejudice in certain I
parts here against the dfendAnt- re-
suifinr in steps being taken n draw /
frtm the tuwns ~ Norwicb. Hartiand I
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isr trail Wolrrsiay. March J. Ray-
noni Trairor Is attorney for he d.
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