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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-02-15
$4,000 FIRE AT NEWPORT.
Bottling Works Wiped 0ut--Family
Fled in Night Clothes.

Newport, Feb. l5.Loss Of $4,000
was incurred when fire early yesterday
morning destroyed the three and a
half story block Of the Memphremagog
Bottling Works owned by Milan Cady
q Son. barn and garage We're also
lost Heroic work saved other nearby
buildings which were threatened by
sparks.
An overheated fue is believed TO
have caused the fire. A family occupy
ing an upper hocr was obliged to flee
in their night clothes.
Stock, apparatus, and contents of a
general store were insured for $4,000
Besides the Bottling Works, Ralph
Dustin lost REQ ear valued at 81 400
and John Rogue a truck trailer worth
500. A fireman AT the risk of suifoca
tion dashed into the building and res
ciIed sewing machine in the slrawer
OF which 5000 had been concealed.
Harold Young. another fireman, was
hit on the head BY falling brick and
was badly cut.
John Rogue went into the store and
saved the cash drawer.
The work OF the firenien was made
hard and dangerous because Of the ex-
tremc cold. ladders being thickly
coated with ice
Only the front of the building re
mains standing, and covered with ice,
looks like an ice palace.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-02-15
ABERDEEN .STONECUT-
TIERS F1CE LOWER WAGES
Several Firms Have Given Notice of
Observation-Disclosures Very
Slack.

Aberdeen, Scotland. Feb. lJ.--45er-
man competition is even cutting into
the tombstone business and thereby
affecting the granite trade which Is
one Of Aberdeen's leading industries.
Large English cities are reported 10
be buying tombstones and even war
memorials from Germany at rates that
are substantially cheaper than Aber-
deem granite firms can produce them
while paying present wages.
American Wholesale agents who once
bought large quantities of Aberdeen
granite also are reported to have pur-
chased $4,000 worth of headstones
from Germany, these being Inanufac-
tured from scandinavian granite.
In consequences there has been a
great slump in orders received here
for tombstones and mortuary memo
rials. Many Aberdeen granite firms
have notified their workmen of an i'm
pending cut in wages.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-02-15
ROBINSON NOT A CANDIDATE.
Not to Run for City Clerk--Charles w
Averill Out for Alderman.

With the citizens caucus scarcely
more than "a hours away and with
only little more than As hours inter
yening before the ward caucnses there
il virtual standstil as far as the num-
Der Of candidates for various offices is
concerned No candidates, besides Al
derinen keasf and Shield, have APP
peared for the nomination for mayor;
and it seems probable that they will
be the only ones presented at the
opera house Thursday evening for that
nomination
Positive declaration to-day by Frank
u. Robinson, formerly assistant post
master, that he is not candidate for
city clerk and treasurer leaves but
one name openly before the public,
that Of James Smart, the present en-
cumbent
The complete dearth Of avowed can
didates for alderman in the second
ward, following the announcement OF
the withdrawal Of Maurice G. Wat
kins, was replaced to-day by bona
fide candidacy in the announcement
by friends Of Charles W. Ayerill that
Mr.. Ayeriil had consented to stand as
d candidate for tine nvminxtion. VII.
Averiil ii a lifelong resident of Barre
and Is at the head Of the mercantile.
firm Of C. W. Averill 4 Co.
A contest in the ward six caucus Is
assured through the entry Of A. n.
I.und as a candidate for alderman. Mr..
Lund is. resident of Prospect street
and is quite well known in Barre. All
derman I. C. Mccarthy viii be a can
didate for denomination.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-02-15
THREE BID AGAINST
FORD ON MUSCLE SHOALS
Alabama Power Co. Is the Latest to
File Offer with Secretary
Weeks.

Washington, D. G., Feb. = (By the
Associated Press Another offer for
purchase and lease of the governments
properties at Muscle Shoals, Ala, was
completed to-day and arrangements
made by its sponsors, the Alabama
Power company, for immediate fling
with Secretary Weeks.
The offer was rendered by Thomas
Martin, acting for the Alabama Power
company, Of which he i president and
with its submission the total number
Of proposals received by the govern
ment for its war acquired properties
in Alabama was brought to four. The
new offer is expected to be transmitted
soon by Secretary Weeks to Congress,
which has before it the offer of Henry
Ford.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-02-15
EIGHT MEN HELD
AFTER PISTOL DUEL
Following Attempt to Extort s25,0co
from Wealthy Los Angeles
Business Man.

Los Angeles. Cal, Feb. Is, Eight
men, arrested after a pistol fight in
which many shots were fired, are being
held here to-day by federal agents,
charged with conspiracy to extort S25,-
D0O from wealthy Los Angeles bust
ness man whose name was withheld. A
ninth man, thought to have been
wounded, escaped.
The officers believe they have broken
mp a ring which has been extorting
money from many business men here
by sending letters threatening death If
they did not comply with its demands.
One business man notified the author
ities and plant was arranged.
One federal agent said it was possi-
ble the arrests might lead to clew
10 the murderer of William Desmond
Taylor, film director.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-02-15
BOSTON LOSES
MAIN CONTRACT
But Will Get Painting Job
on the Liner Le-
viathan
NEWPORT NEWS
GETS MOST OF WORK
Big Giant of Sea Will
Steam to Boston for
Finishing Touches

Washington. D. G., Feb. i5.-The
contract for reconditioning the giant
liner Leyiathan was formally awarded
by the shipping board to-day to the
Newport News Sbipbuilding and Dry
dock company.
The Boston navy yard, while losing
ont on the contract award Tor the
Of the Leviathan, will
come in at the windup as, when the
contractors finish their part, the Le-
viathan will steam to the Boston navy
yard, where she will go in drydock to
have her huh painted. The cost Of
this will be Sl9l, 900, which is in
cluded in the total cost Of SS.200, 900.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-02-15
DIED AT AGE OF IS.
Mrs. Emily Colby Was Born in
Corinth.

Mrs. Emily tMerrilll Colby Of 2ls
Washington street, one OF Barre's old
est residents, passed away yesterday
afternoon at l:lo o'clock, after an i'll
ness Of only a week. Mrs. Colby was
perfectly well until last week when
she was taken in with pneumonia, and
was considered very active and capable
for a woman of her advanced years.
The deceased horn in Corinth on the
date of September %, 1883. TO Thomas
4. and Mary Crook Merrill The first
twenty years OF her life were spent IN
that vicinity. Previous TO her mar
riage 10 Emerson 4. Colby of East Or
ange on the 10th day Of October. 1884.
she was employed as a school teacher
in the last-named place. After her mar
riage she made her home IN Eat Or
angc. where she resided for about -
wears. She was affiliated with the Bap-
list church Of that town and was a
regular attendant there. Her husband
died about 81 years ago. Mrs. Colby
moved 10 Barre p years ago and had
made this city her home ever since.
Besides her son. Charles ". Colby
Of East Orange. she feaves four grand
children. Ed=on. Helen and Bertha Col
bv Of last Oranee. the latter two be-
ing students ~ >paulding high school.
and Niss Nelma Coffin Of Washington
.treet with whom she made her home.
and two sfep-sons. Henry n. and Ed
.on =. Colly. She IL also survived by
two step gTandchildreh. Mrs. Harry
Hodrtrn - this city and Mrs Pearl
Ianier II Montpelier. A daughter. Jsn-
ne CoHin. and q sou. Prank. died sfV-
rral vears szo. rhile q third child.
Narr Emms. died IN infsur
Ths fnnsrai vin - hsif frnza ttf
sorss Ttnrsisy u1orninr sf li o'eieck I
|. ~ internfnt Hiu ~ wale u fhs
.auly - !. 49, oraprt
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-02-15
PLAN NEW sroNEsHED.
Frank Debitetto and PirOni Bros. Buy
Site Of Z. N. Rock

T. \. Rock, who bought property of
South Main street recently for the Pur.
pose Of constructing q stoneshed. so'a
the property yesterday to Frank De
bitctto and Pironi Bros, and 4 - the
intention OF the purchasers to erect a
manufacturing plant ON the property
during the coming season. q building
permit having been transferred TO tkem
from Mr.. Rock. The latter has not or
eided what h. viii do but thinks il
possible that he may build a stoneshed
in South Barre
The property transferred 10 Messrs.
neh;tetto and Piroui yesterday i ap
rroNimatelv go BY ~ feet and sie~I
south of the George Straifon stoneshed
and inst wet 81 tbe sidctrack running
10 fhs Straitcn plant All three Of the
purchaser have been doing manufac-
turing husiness in Barrf during The
lssf feu years. hesidss being stone
rgffers themssivos. Tie ffroni Bros
Ave hrfn connected sifh fhe Peerless
f.rsrite o.. ard Nr n4iiiriso kas hesu
sr-e tnsfne-s ur6er ~ nsue q thc
Frank usbnstio Grsniie c..
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-02-15
OVER 100000
is ALLEGED TO
HAVE BEEN TAKEN
France Asks From Direc-
tor-General the Sum of
S116,52S for Ale g e d
Oyercharges on Iron and
Steel Shipments to Vari-
Gus Parts in the United
States


Washington, D. G.. Feb. l5,-The
French government filed with the in
terstate commerce commission to-day
series Of complaints against various
railroads and the director general Of
the railroad administration asking a
return Of alleged overcharges on ship
ments of war munitions aggregating
more than 100000.
From the director general as oPerat !
ing chief Of the Boston & Maine lines
during the war, France asked Sll6,-
52S for alleged oyercharges resulting
from iron and steel shipments to va
rious ports and storage.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-02-15
WAS SICK THREE YEARS.
Paul Christifolleti of Barre Died To
day.

Paul Christifolletti died at ii o'clock
to-day at his home, 2 Webster ave
nue, after being in i'll health for
three years. He was born in Cremona,
Italy, July lS, 1867, the son of Gas
tano and Maria Moretti Christifolleti,
and he has lived in Barre 10 years,
being employed as a granite cutter.
He was married SO years ago 10
Annetta Antonini, and she survives
him, together with three daughters
and one son, as follows: Maria Fer
ri of birmingham, Mass, Ida Bottali
60 Of Montpelier, Theresa Conedera of
Barre and Alfredo of Groton. He also
leaves one brother, Amelio, in Italy.
He was a member of the G. c. /. A.
and OF the Montpelier Red Men.
The funeral arrangements have not
been made.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-02-15
COLLINS ENCOURAGED
BY AMERICAN REPORT
That 85 Per Cent Of American Asso-
citation for Recognition of Irish.
Republic Is Back of Him.

London, Feb la-Receipt of the
following cablegram from the United
States was announced to-day by
Michael Collins, head Of the Irish proyi-
sional government:
"Eighty-five per cent Of the mem.
bership Of the American Association Of
Recognition of the Irish Republic is
firmly behind yourself and Griffith.
The message was signed by DR..
Patrick M. Donovan. sixth district
New York state.
Mr.. Collins replied expressing ap.
probation OF this support
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-02-15
MADE WHOLLY I'm IRELAND.
Uniforms Of Irish Free State Soldiers
Being Manufactured.

Belfast, Feb. l5.-The uniforms of
the Irish Free State soldiers will be
entirely Irish made. They will be OF
gray green material Orders have been
placed with the Irish cooperative
clothing manufacturing society.
A drogheda factory is making
material for coat Innings; sleeve lin
ings are being made in Cark, while
the manufacture Of buttons, new
Irish industry, is proceeding in Dublin.
Shirts, socks. and all other general
also viii be wholly Irish
products.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-02-15
KILLED BY FALLING TREE.
RoIla Abel of Northern Vermont Wa:
the Victim.

st. Albans. Feb. I5.-Rolla Abel was
instantly killed on his farm six miles
north OF this city yesterday afternoon
by a falling tree He had been in the
woods all day ehopping with his broth
er.
lie was about b years old and j.
survived BY his wife. an infant son:
one brother. Winfred. and one sister.
Glenna, and his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Henry Abeil
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-02-15
MONTPELIER

Mis- Adelaide Teschout gave a fal-
entins parry hast night for her young
- SISTER. Winuifrod. a. her heEne On
Sprinr street. Seren guests pere enter
fained eifh game. danrin and card
rlsYine Refrrshuents Il -. cream
arsf eske ufrr SERVED The denaraf ions
cf tfe naorn ari tatie uere suited to
~ tss a. urrs ths fsrors Eleansr
Huef ven frst prize ia games and
S-44z I-@~-=s@ 80 tl4e b0Sty FriIs.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-02-15
MRS. ANNE MERGERS FUNERAL.
was Held at Home Of Her Son-ia-Law,
William Barclay.

The funeral Of Mrs. Anne Couston
Mercer. long a resident of Barre. who
died At the home of her son. David
ID Mercer. in Eibert0n. Ca. last Sal
urdax. was held yesterday afternoon
~ the home Of her -on-in-lsv. William
Rarrlav. of y Patterson street There
WEIR rany friends and relatives in at
tepdaurr.
Rev. p. l.. Goodspecd II the Conrfe-
rstianai church vas The officistins
clerrvmsn. The bearers uere The hfs
sons. David D.. Thomas j. John. Rob-
e-t p. and William G. Mercer. and ths
s,n iu-lau. Mr.. Barclay. The BODY
uzs plarsi in thr rzuit as Elmroel
crreerf and fhe burial VIII - hcld
~ the family ~ in Eimwooi crme-
tefg IL tie sFrnz-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-02-15
BANK NOTE CASE ARGUED.
Barton Savings Bank vs. Helen and
II. NJ. Bickford.

This morning arguments were made
- Vermont supreme court IN the OF.
leans county case If Barton Sayinrs
Rank Trust compzny "a Helen and :.
n Rickford. This i IN alleged
breach a contrsct concerninR the paw
neufs q = note. in Uhirh there wss
reneral teriict and special verdzs
against = r. Rirkfond and . serfirs
Ser Heien Bfkfcrd. 81 uhsch t. pisin-
80 fs,-k s1rfrfrsns and tAf eaet came
- the hirher roErt for decision q
legai poinfa
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-02-15
IocoMoBILE CO. TO CONTINUE.


Bridgeport, Conn. Feb. l5.-Opera-
tiou of the plant OF the Isccumobilc Co..
here despite the receivership. will
continue without interruption. il was
officially stated by the manage
ment to-day. 10 far as internal af-
fairs of the company are concerned. il
was further stated there VIII he no
disturbance Of the routine of the husi
mess. This j. due largely 10 appoint
rncnt Of men within the organization
g the positions II receivers in the
various federal districts
The Locomobiie company operates
brauchcs in New York. Boston. Phiiz-
delphia. Chicago. Los Angeles and san
Frsncisco. Anciliary rcoeiVers have
l.eeu instituted in each federal distriet
where its properties exist
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-02-15
SNOW STORM IN NEW YORK.
Soon Turned Into Sleet--About Six
Inches of Snow Fell.

New York, Feb. l5.-The rasping
sound of the snow shovel against the
pavement predominated over all other
noises in New York to-day as the
metropolis started 10 dig itself out of
nearly half foot of snow
The snow, which commenced falling
at 4:30 o'clock, turned into sleet four
hours later.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-02-15
BETHEL
Very Bright Outlook for Future Of the
Congregational church--Plans Made.

Last Sunday evening, the members
and business committee of the Congre-
eational church met the pastor, Rev.
Albert B. Cristy, in consultation over
plans for reorganizing the work.
Charles Billings and Guy w Merrill
were elected deacons for five years. w.
K. Briggs and Il. r. Fisher were elect
ed ushers. Miss Elizabeth Goodale,
Miss Helen Brooks and Dr. G. |. Abb
bott were asked to make canvass Of
the young people to see If they would
form a Christian Endeavor society and
on what night they would prefer TO
hold meetings. 1t was agreed that
the uslers should take the Sunday
morning offering and that the congre-
CATION should be asked TO rise and
stand during the prayer Of conseera-
tion, thus making it an act Of united
worship. The pastor was asked to re-
vive the custom Of having prepara
tory service on the Friday evening pre-
ceding the bi-monthly communion. He
was also asked TO prepare and put up
in public places notice of his topics for
Sunday mornings.
Mrs. L. T. Fuller gave a report OF
a conference on evangelism at White
River Junction, Feb. g, to WHICH she
was sent as a delegate. This led TO
a proposition from the pastor that he
and his wife should set Easter Sun
day as the date of their reception into
the church membership and that the
members should endeayor TO secure at
least 30 new members on confession
Of faith or BY letter to unite at that
time. This was adopted enthusiast
ticalfy. and the members who were
willing TO seek new members gave
their names to the pastor and the
business committee were instructed. 10
secure 500 application cards az once.
Twenty-fou names were reported OF
mentioned 10 the pastor of persons
likely to respond to such an invita-
ton.
The Sunday school Is increasing 20
fast that so new singing books were
ordesed and double the number of Sun
day ssf,ol papers and lesson books
hitherto used. The attendance last
sunday morning was the largest of
tho year. Mr., Cristy's topic next sun |
day morning win be .'Aho Was Jesus 1
and Why Did he Come and Suffer 2"
Robert G. Cilpin has bought the /
Quincy house at Enosburg Falls and !
has taken possession. He viii conduct 1
the hotel. which l. weil established and
was owned and conducted the last nine
wears by l. n. Croft Mr.. Gilpin moves
his family to his new home. He was
landlord Of the Bascom house last
year.
Fred Morrill, of Lebanon. y. H. has
been visiting st Fletcher 7. Ailen'-.
Air-- e. J. White and Paul White
are IN with tonsilifis.
Miss katherine Aagcsen. superin
fsndent of teacher training classes.
Supt. 7. q. Noon and Miss Bessie
Graves heid . conference On school
matters Yesterday.
Dance. Bethel toNn hall. Thur-day
.veninr; C4rruI's orehestrs adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-02-15
Head Of Irish Provisional
Government Hopes for
More Liberations
OF UNIONISTS WHO
WERE KIDNAPPED
Secretary Winston Church
i'll Announced in House
of Commons

London. Feb. Is. tBy the Associated
Press, ~ Michael Collins, head OF the
Irish provisional government has OBJ
tanned the release Of fifteen Of the
Ulster Unionists recently kidnapped,
ii was announced in the House OF
Commons to-day by Winston Churchill,
secretary for the colonies.
Mr.. Collins hoped that more OF the
prisoners would be liberated during the
day, the secretary added.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-02-15
ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF.
Thomas G. Dearborn Succeeds George
A. Tracy. Resigned

Governor James Hartness has zp-
pointed Thomas q. Dcsrborn a. sheriff
~ Orange county 70 sd the uneKpircd
term II sheriff Cecrge A. Tracy. uho
rtaantly resigned Z - understocd
fhai Nr. Tracy begins his ner dufie-
a. Chisf 81 poiioc ~ Bellous YAH TO-
day - thar f is prehslle thst Mr
nrsrhorn al begin his iut,rs to-day
a1.a.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-02-15
BATES co-EDs DON'T SMOKE.
According to Statement of Acting Dean
Lena N. Niles.

Lewiston. Me-, Feb l5.-The $50
co.eds at Bates college will not toler-
ate smoking among their number, the
acting dean of women, Lena NJ. Niles.
told the Associated Press to-day. II
was unnecessary to enforce rules pro-
hibitiye of women smoking, she said,
because the co-eds themselves were
strongly opposed to it. Miss Niles
added that she did not approve of
smoking among women because it was
expensive and unnecessary.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-02-15
MILITARY OPENED FIRE
On Outbreak of Disorders in Belfast
Street.

Belfast, Feb. Is, (By the Associated
Pressl After a period of quiet for
several hours disorders again broke out
in this city at three O'Clock this after
noon when shooting began in the Stan
hope street area near the barracks.
The military promptly opened fire.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-02-15

Ra.tus 80 Sambn. II ~ uniertorel
"a ANT thf nan ] SISTER uaz Tire
aur uhrn cgah ahir tht - Ho1an
Is 4 fair star ~ frht
Ite uii Namaa fsfeftaarinr -
Ncas q lar. Easias 4ahnstrr. Tsus
mrzat. finr aint. an tarae art r. me
Is wax NNsif1iN Tenn1Aa1AA
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-02-15
AMERICAN DANCES BANNED.
With Excsption of ons-Step ~ IN
Polish covernnsnt.

War.ar. Feh i5-Ths -shimmg
tte --laudsl- and ercn tts fex tret
are auatbems ta tie rali.i rateru
rafuf. An srssiean lanres sifh ~
rslrriion 81 1te urs-ssfp ufre l.-ssiia
hnf ~ ethraal esisr 81 fhe annuai
siliiars tau hsia recsntly-
Cheyenne Wells record., 1922-02-23
Proceedings of the Board of
the Cheyenne County H.
S. Committee

The County High School Committee
met In the Office of the County Super
intendent at 1880 q. M, and the meet
Ing was called to order by President,
Williams. Those present were: w.
F. Williams, George Clossen, Chas.
G. Stelter and Mrs. Weir. c. N.
Riggs was absent.
Tho minutes OF the meeting Of Dec
ember 10th, 1921, were read and ap-
proved.
Til, matter Of collecting from de-
linqrent dormitory patrons was dis
cussed, Tho merchants who furnished
The food for these people are stillwait-
ing for their money. The conclusion
wes that the bills should be placed in
tl,e hands of !. x. Doniels for collect
don and that those indebted should pay
Cheyenne Wells record., 1922-02-23

money, and not note, is what the
High School Fund needs; we are now
registering warrants and paying in
terest. We had Mr.. HoIlenbaugh's s
promise to pay when he would tbresh
his wheat, in 1920; we had the same
promise that he would pay when lie
threshed wheat in 1921, and all this
time no interest. Is 1t right at this
time for us to accept another promise?
Besides, other taxpayers have to pay
ten per cent interest.
Mr.. Chosen moved that the Board
accept Mr.. Hollenbaughs note and tho
motion was seconded by Mr.. Stelter.
Messrs. Williams, Clossen, Stelter
voted "Aye"; Mrs. Weir, "No".
The meeting then adjourned.
Esther Blair Weir,
County Superintendent of Schools.
Ex.Onlcio Secretary County High
School Committee.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1922-02-23
the cost OF collection.

the cost OF collection.
The Secretary read list OF bills
paid since the last meeting and calico
attention to an exorbitantb bill for scrub
bing soap and disinfectant which she
did not order. Mr.. Williams said he
had given the order. 1t was decided
to take the matter up with the American
Disinfectant company for adjustment.
]. N. Hollenbaugh's Indebtedness
to the High School fund was next in
order.
Mr.. Williams presented note from
Mr.. Hollenbaugh, dated February IL,
1922, for 81. GOO payab seven months
from date and bearing eight per cent
interest. He wished tho Board to ac-
cept this note in settlement OF Mr..
Hollenbsugh's debt Mr.. Clossen
thought that the Board should accept
the note. Mr.. Stelter remarked that
j. N. Hollenbaugh's note ought To be
good. Mrs. Weir stated that the