The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-12-01
MONTPELIER

The premises OF Peter Monte, at 1913
Barre street, were searched Wednesday
Afternoon by II. G. Lawson, z j. Con-
molly, G. B. Adams and John Il. Stone.
About one and one half quarts Of
grappa were found. Mrs Louise Monte
was placed under arrest and was
brought into Montpelier city court,
where she was charged with furnishing
and possessing intoxicating liquor. Bail
was fixed at 5000, which was furnished
by Katherine Currier and Henry Cerro.
Deputy Sheriff Henry Lawson served
the warrants. which were issued by
City Grand Juror John II. Stone
There were about 25 tables of whist
at the Knights Of Columbus whist par
ty Wednesday evening. About %
couples enjoyed dancing after the whist
party
H. r.. Pierce left Wednesday for Bel
lows Falls to spsfd Thanksgiving vita
his mother.
A deed was filed with the city clerk
Wednesday which transfers from Mar
tin G. Ferry to Ira J. Rollins and wife
Of this city land on Ewing street for d
consideration of $500 or loss, according
to the stamp on the deed.
Sheriff and Mrs. +. II. Tracy served
the last Thanksgiving dinner that they
will give to occupants of Washington
county Jail when on Thursday noon
they placed before the nine persons the
regular holiday repast. Chicken PIE,
sweet and Irish potatoes, vegetables,
mince and pumpkin pies, nuts, fruits
and other yiands were served, There
were several Others in the jail earlier
in the week but their time expired and
they lad been released
The body of Eunice Lucia, aged 81
years. was brought Thursday from the
state hospital. where she died that
day. to the Barber and Lanler under
taking parlors to rest until funeral ar
rangements were made. The deceased
was for some time resident OF Mont
pelier
The fourteen persons who live at the
poor farm in Montpelier were given a
Thanksgiving dinner which helped 70
gladden. their hearts and tighten the
load they carry when those in charge Of
the home set before them chicken pie,
meats OF other kinds, cranberry sauce,
rolls. cheese, mince and pnmpkin pie
fruit
The salvation Army "Sallies' in
Montpelier helped many families. in
MONTPELIER Thursday by providing
delicacies.
". p. Whitcomb and son, Arthur,
Of Manchester are in town for a few
DAYS. Mr.. Whiteomb and his son are
in the dry cleaning business IN Man
chester.
III. G. Taft OF Chelsea, secretary OF
the state Senate, who was in the city
the first Of the week., has rented q
home on Winter street which his FAM.
ly win occupy during legislature
Secretary Taft does not have TO worry
about a reelection because there is nc
opposition and very likely Paul Chase
OF Brattleboro, who was assistant last
year. will be side partner the coming
session. Il il understood that Roswell
. Austin OF cN. AiDtitn Will nave ~ W
position as clerk of the House and very
likely a reappointment Of assistants
will occur following his election, ae'
cording to the rumor, about the state
House
The woman's club gave their annual
Thanksgiving entertainment in city
hall Thursday evening. The earlier
part Of the evening was given to con.
cert. Miss Louise Theriault made hit
with her solo dancing. while the pre-
sentation of 1.-THE Majors Mistake by
members OF the club, assisted by Local
talent. was another pleasing feature
Of the program Carrolls orchestra
furnished music during the dancing
that followed the program. There was
large attendance. The hall was very
lastly decorated with crepe paper
festoons being hung from the center OF
the hall and chandeliers.
The sunlight dance which occurred IN
the Community club Thursday after.
noon was enjoyed by a good sized
crowd.